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The evening times., 1897-01-15

Serious trouble occurred in the wood
yard OF the Municipal Lodging House, on
Twelfth street early this morning. 1t
arose because William Pierce, an inmate OF
the place, was directed by Robert Wilson,
the foreman of the yard, to split pile of
wood, in part payment of his board and
lodging.
Pierce, instead of complying, approached
the pile, ak in hand, and scattered seye raj
sticks about the yard. This action was
strictly detrimental to the maintenance OF
discipline among the men temporarily
lodged in the establishment, and the fore
man at once took steps to bring the insur-
rection under control
Wilson stepped into the yard and ordered
Pierce to collect and split the scattered
wood. The latter sullenly refused. and
advanced on the foreman with his ak eIe-
waited in the air.
wilson, apprehensive OF an assault on his
person, raised a blackjack he carried, and
dealt the other blow on the head.
In Judge Millcr's court this morning
Wilson testified rs to directing Pierce
to split the wood, and said: Pierce went
To the woodpiie and threw the wood on the
ground, and when ordered him to pick the
sticks up and split them, he came toward
me with the AK
Ibid you strike him with the black
Jack?'' asked the court.
Il did, your honor replied Wilson, 'but
it was i n defense OF my lfe.''
did you control your temper?'' asked
his honor
Il did, sir. l controlled my temper, but
when he reached me 1 was obliged TO pro-
tect myself, and so | struck him with the
blackjack in self-defense. / never struck
a man before, your honor. When 1 saw
ilm with the ak raised l said, Here, drop
that but, as he didn't stop nor lower the
ak, had to strike him.
Pierce was called to the stand. He is
a medium-sized, middle-aged white man
poorly dressed.
Judge" he said, 81 went to the wood
pileand was going to cutthe wood when this
notwithstanding Pierce began to curse
me- / says, Here, rdon't you curse me- He
kept on, and left the pile and went toward
him to stop his talking
did you strike him with the ax,,' astad
tn e court.
No, sir. l could have struck dozen men
with that AK if ] had wanted to, but
didn't hitanybody.'
Where did you come FROM" asked his
honor.
Il was in Philadelphia for awhile. then
came hcre''
when was that?'
About three months ago"
Have you had any work lately,
L was working on the lakes till the win
ter season struck in''
jesse MOTHS and John Healy took the
stand and testified as 10 the character of
the assault, in effect corroborating the tes-
timOny Of Wilson.
fou We got no business here" said the
court TO Pierce in disposing of the case.
and L viii give you sixty days"
capt Cutler, superintendent of the Iodg-
ing-house, stated today that he was not in
the woodward at the time of the trouble.
MY clerk does not carry any weapon
=" VI arouno the home," he said. The
The evening times., 1897-01-15

The statistics OF crime as shown by the
police morning reports for the twenty-four
hours ending at O'Clock this morning, give
tnirtyfour arrests during that period
only one Of the prisoners being a female
There were eight plain drunks locked up
and three drunk and disorderly cases
The evening times., 1897-01-15
Pennsylvania Republicans.

A meeting of the Pennsylvania state Re-
publican Association was held at No. S23
F street northwest on Thursday evening
A resolution indorsing the amendment pro-
posed by Repre- sentative Bakerin the House
of Representatives was unanimously adopt
ed. Several important committees will re-
port at the next meeting, Tuesday evening,
January 26.
The evening times., 1897-01-15
Robbers Tai Him TO a Tree.

Sharon, Pa. D. 15-George Nichols,
of Hadley, Pa, was held up by robbers
late at night, who, after beating him into
unconsciousness,e i, tied him to q tree and
then robbed him. He was found yesterday
morning half frozen, and he is in pre-
carious condition as a result of lis exposure.
The evening times., 1897-01-15

For the District Of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, threatening weather, proba-
bis light snow or rain this afternoon and to-
night; Saturday cloudy; slightly warmer
nortiIeasterly winds, shifting 20 southeais-.
weather Conditions and General
Forecast.
Tie barometer has risen slowly in districts
east Of tile Mississippi and in the Southwest
and &c has fallen rapidly in the Northwest:
ft is lowest north of Dakota and highest
northeast OF Ne England.
Tie temperature has fallen slightly in
the Southwest and risen decidedly in the
Northwest
The evening times., 1897-01-15

-S9c.-think OF it-99c buys u
guaranteed Real French Kid Glove
self and black embroidery in the
new style Of heavy stitching. Two
styles - 4-button and 2-clasp - all
shades, for both street and evening
wear.
The evening times., 1897-01-15
washington Stock Excnanpe.

saIes-PneuE attic Gun Carriage. zoe at BOe
400 at SEC 250 at 3Sc; Mergenthaier Linotype
Q gt I21 IS at le45z; Lanston Monotype, at ~
After caII-Pneumatic Gun Carriage 200 at
3Se
The evening times., 1897-01-15
Louvre Glove Co.,
919 F st.
Louvre Glove Co.,
919 F st.
5 Unusual
Glove Values

Each item enough in itself to
make sensational advertising.
4-button and 2-clasp Glace
Gloves. At this price-a really
rare yalue-usualy sold else
where as a bargain at 75c. and
Soc. Our price. =. =. .. =. ..68c
The evening times., 1897-01-15

The weather is cloudy this morning gen.
orally in districts east of the Rocky Mount
aims, and light showers are reported from
the Gulf and South Atlantic States and
local SHOWS from the Northern States east
OF the Mississippi.
Threatening weather will continue to
night along the Atlantic coast and in the
Gulf States, with local SHOWS orlight show
ers; conditions will be less threatening
Saturday. Fair weather will probably pre-
vail in the central valleys and Gulf States
Tie following heavy precipitation Tin
inchesl was reported: During the pasttw
ty-four b0urs-P alestane, 1.40; Los An
geles, l .56.
The evening times., 1897-01-15

73c. is what we are asking
for the same quality Glace
GLOW ves-usually retailed at
S1.15. In all the fashionable
street shades. =. =. =. =. .. ..73c
The evening times., 1897-01-15
NEW YORK STOCK MAKkEr.

Corrected daily by w. Is. H1bbs d
Co., Bankers and Brokers. Meul-
bers or the y. L. Stock Exchange.
1427 T. street.
The evening times., 1897-01-15
5k0MGMgh0W
O'o1>D -
SIS Seventh Street.
Eiphonzo Yoangs Co.

Eiphonzo Yoangs Co.
It's a big satisfaction to have
one store in a big town like this
and there ought to be many
more-where the finest groceries
and food products are sold at
reasonable prices, and where a
big stock of everything is kept
a variety almost as large as that
found in the large New York
stores.
It's our idea of storekeeping.
The evening times., 1897-01-15
An Ak AND A BLACKJACK
Both Were Used i'm a Municipal
Lodging House Fight.
THE CASE WAS DISMISSED
Foreman Wilson Ordered William
Pierce, a wayfarer, TO Split Wood,
and the Latter Refused-The OFF,
cial Used the Jack to Defend Him.
self.

George Montgomery, a respectfully dressed
young man, was before Judge Kimball this
morning charged with vagrancy. He was
found begging last night on e street, be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets
northwest.
Officer Schuyler testified that he saw
the young man solicit and receive 10 cents.
Judge, your honor, hope you will let
ME off. / came here from New York and
Baltimore looking for work.
''What is your trade?"
81 am a steam filter, sir. 1 can get work
in Baltimore"
But you were found begging, George" ="
YES, sir; but / was out of money"
You chose a curious street for begging y
remarked his honor.
But l don't know any more about this
city than the man in the moon."
Take his personal bonds directed the
court.
The evening times., 1897-01-15
GOLDENBERG' s
926-o2S 7th-zoo K Sts.
The Castine's Plates Pitted.

The Castine's Plates Pitted.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 15.-As the result of
the survey on tine gunboat Castine, now in
the dry dock at the navy yard, the vessel
will be detained here for three or four
weeks while her bottOmis being thoroughly
overhauled. 1t has been found that six or
seven of her plates are badly pitted and will
have to be replaced by new ones.
The evening times., 1897-01-15

Every mother, wife, sweetheart
should spread the news ofthe money
saving values we are offefing in
our Mems Glove Department. AS
an instance:
Fine quality Dogskin Gloves
-eyerwhere sold for 81 So. csc
Prices go from that up to $3.50.
The evening times., 1897-01-15
S1.2O is what we are

S1.2O is what we are
asking tomorrow and Mon
day for as fine quality OF
Real Kid and DOgskin
Gloves as we've ever sold
before for S1.75. This spe-
cial offer limited to Monday
only. :. :. :. :. :. :. ..S1.2o
The evening times., 1897-01-15
FINANCIAL.
The National Safe
Deposit, Savings
and Trust
Company
Of the District of Columbia
CORNER 5TH ST. .AEDEEw YoRKAvE
Capital, One Million Dollars.

Chartered by special act of Congress,
Jan, 1867, and acts OF oct, 1850, and
Feb, S92.
The evening times., 1897-01-15

The store where your promise to pay
buys as much and for as little as cash.
The evening times., 1897-01-15

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside DurgIar-proOf
vaults at SO per annum upward.
Securities, jeweiFy. Silverware,
and yalnables of all kinds in own
ers package, trunk or case taken
on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits receiv ed from TEN
CENTS upward, and Interest al
lowed On 50 and above.
Loans money on real estate and
collateral security. Sells first
class real estate and other securities
Ia sums OF $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT
This company is legal depository
for court and trust funds, and acts
as administrator, executor, receiver,
assignee, and executes trusts OF all
kinds Wills prepared by "A compe-
tent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
BENJAMIN L. SNYDER. President
THOMAS HYDE, st Vice President.
W. RILEY DEEBLE, % Vice President
THOMAS R.JONES, Sd Vice President
L. FRANCIS RIGGS, Treasurer.
GEORGE HOWARD Asst. Treas urer-
ALBERT L. L.STURTEVANT,S Secretary
CHARLES E.NYMAN "A sst. Secretary.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
Mules Horses I

DR.. Edward p. Haisted,
Veterinary Surgeon and Animal
Medicine Specialist from s.Hefv=
ford" England, begs to inform the
public generally that he il nov ab
Thibodaux, La, for the treatment
of Lame and Sick HORSES ana
MULES and will remain ANITA
further notice and viii attend
Houma when required.
Bony engagements ofiong stand
ing successfully treated and re.
moved, Terms moderate. Highest
references.
DR.. Halstead has lately refarne&
from England with a newoutAt &
veterinary Instruments and appF-
ances up .to.date by the best Ion
don makers, Messrs. ARNOLD VI
Sons, West Smlthfield.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

+. E. Posey, Mrs. Redtord, Mrs. e.
Mcclellan, Mrs. M L. Avery, Miss
Gresham, Mr.. and Mrs. EastOn Duval,
DR.. and Mrs. R. F. Jones, Mr.iand Mrs.
). BisIand, Mr.. Hairy Cage, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. Tete, Miss Sarah G.. Wlnder,
Misses Winder and Miss Wilson their
guest, Misses Agnes gueno, Elizabeth,
Elise and Lucy Cage, Fannie and
Leonora Bisland, NJ. C. Mcconnell,
Fannie Bisland, Kerwin, Alice Darden /,
Tete, Gardner, Annis Slater, Kitty
Easton, =. Maginnis, Bernico David
son, Lola Redford, Ellen and Edna
Mcclellan, Irene, Goa and Jennie
Barrow, Messrs. Standwood and Ber-
wick Duval, w Edwin Gnyol, James
Olivier, j. Gagne, Morris Of New Or
leans, Bateman OF st. Mary, Arthur
Barton, o. Berwick, George, Arthur
Louis and Albert GuenO, John Minor,
j. Elliot of New Orleans, T. EastOn,
Hamilton, Norman and Leslie Avery,
John Caillouet, j. b. and Charles
Maginnls.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
LOST.

ApIomissory note for $115.00 dated at
HOnma, La, Jan, 9Th, 1895, drawn in
favor of G. B. Ellington by Lezin
DupiantiS aud Alexis Duplantis, and
bearing interest at sper cent per annum
from it's date, with the usual attorneys
fee clause.
A reward will be given to any one find-
ing and restoring said note to
WINCHESTER g. BRIANp,
Attys, bfC b. Ellington.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

MIR. John Conciennene, of Thibo-
daux, who came to Houma last
year with the intention of opening
a barber shop, but who, for some
reason did not do so, shot and
Killed his wife in Thibodaux last
Tuesday, and then with a razor
cnt her throat and in other ways
mutilated her dead body. The
murderer was arrested and locked
in the Thibodaux Jail. Jealousy
II said to be the cause of tho
deed.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
GheB ouma Courier.
TaNlE TARLE
noausa branch Ra,Iroad.
y MEETINGS.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS- Every first
and third Thursday Of each mouth.
KNIGHTS OFHONOR- Every first and
third Wednesday ofeach month.
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORK
MEN-Every second and fourth Monday
of each month.
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA
Every first Sunday of each month.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

It heals everything except a broken
heart, may be said of DeWRtt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema and
all skin treWbles may be cured by 1T
quickly and permanently. l.. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

There is a time for everything; and the
time to attend to a cold is when it starts.
DON'T wait till yon have consumption but
preventft by using One Minute Cough
Group, bronchitis and an throat and lung
troubles, L. J. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Miss Oecile Dansereau and Mr..
Louis Perrin, OF Thibodaux, spent
several days Of this week i'll town
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Mnnson.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

The westheld Tad Nsws print Che fol-
lowing in regard to an old resident ST
that place; Frank MGAvoy, for many
Years in the ~enpioy'of the L., N. "A. & C.
Ry. here, says. 4Ehave used Chamberlainis
COtic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
ten years or ionger-Am n6verwith6ut it
In my fanily.I consider III the best remedy
ofthe Kind manufactured i take pleasure
in recommending it, 1t is a specific for
all bowel disorders. Fors sale by The Stan
dard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Mrs. Lashbrooke is visiting her
son, Mr., y. i. Lashbrooke, of Little
Gallon.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Miss Rosalie Webb left Wednes.
day of LAST week for tour of
pleasure through some of the
northern states. She will not re.
turn home until October.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Mrs. Sidney Gagne accompanied
by her son, is visiting her brother,
Mr.. H. q. NAquin, of Houston,
Tex.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

John Grimm, of ZAnesviiie, o. says: u
never lived a day for thirty years without
suffering agony, until q box, of DeWitth
Witch Hazel Salves cured my fffes.W For
plies and rectal troubles, cuts, sArnises,
bprains, eczema, and all skin trouhfgs
DeWittis Witch Hazel Ealve is uneuua9i-
ed, i. y. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Mrs. F. p. Posey, of Baton
Rouge, is visiting her brother, Mr..
Joe Gueno, lat Prcsquille.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

For the convenience of planters and
parties who own stock DR.. Sylvester's
Renowned HOof Oil can be had at Point
Farm Store, j. ID. Wilson.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

DR. Sylvester's Hoof Oil has no equal
for the cure of diseased H0ofs of Horses
and Mules-at j. ID. WILTON,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

They don't make much fuss about it."
We a7e speaking ofDeWitt's LittleNE trly
RiseFs, the famous little pills for consti-
patton, ~billiOusness, and all stomach and
liver trOnlles. They never grippe L.
j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
ND RESIDENCE DANCE.

Many Of our society folks are
determined not to let the intern
perate heatof this summerfr ighten
them out of having u good time.
Il is not the fault of the young
people if the elements combined to
produce u summer of unprecedented
heat and disastrous humidity. They
laid their triggers and formulated
their plans for a gay social season,
this year long before summer
donned its swaddling clothes, and
therefore they claim that they are
entitled to the floor and if any
change in the schedule must be
made the principal concessions
should be made by the Weather
Bureau rather than by them.
A happy compromise was tenn
porarily made, however, last Wed
neSday night. when from every
portion of the parish young people
assembled at the stately and time.
tried domicile on the Residence
plantation. The compromise re.
ferred to we deem "a happy one
because it was not suffOcatingIy
hot, although it was assuredly
warm enough ia remind the pleasure
seekers 8that they were a long
distance from the icy mountains of
cold and gold Alaska.
The Residence is u fIvorite con.
gregating spot for pleasure hunters.
The large halt=brick structure
rears its heal among the top OF
the great oaks That with their
long flowing boards Of gray moss
look like mighty sentinels, put there
to guard it against the invasion nf
the threatening elements. Tiers is
sentiment in every leaf, a romance
in every nook, and tile whole u
perfect poem ESQ The UoURIRR
has been informed by an enthusi-
astic young friend) to produce
which nature the poet and man the
poet worked together i'll perfect
unison.
The house was beautifully
decorated for the event,
palmetto and magnolia being
the predominating materials
used iii the decorations. Japanese
lanterns swung from limbs of the
trees, from the walls and from the
long banlsters that reach from the
gallery of the second story to the
ground, and the effecz was decid-
eddy pleasing.
The ball lasted until 8 o'clock
when the c~haperones Mr.. aud Mrs.
A. F. Tete issued a proclamation
to the band to play Home Sweet
Home, A general scramble for
wraps followed, goodbyes were
said and the merry laughter Ofthe
young people soon died out in the
distance, as the carriages and
buggies rolled away.
The COURIER is indebted to a
young gentleman, whose poetic
pulse beat loud and fast on that
evening, for the following beautiful
lines ON the
RESIDENCE DANCE.
Wraiths of forgotten dead
Spooks, shadows, spectres, dread
Avaunt
Fine other haunt
We reign tonight, instead.
Leave, with your rattling chains;
Tonight the zither's strains,
Joined in
BY violin,
Shall rise in quick refrain
Clocks strike the midnight hOurj
Defiant of your power,
Tonight,
Till day dawns bright,
The Residence is ours.
Behold I With colours gay,
The East now heralds Day,
Come, Ghosts
Mysterious hosts
Resume your broken sway.
Those whose good fortune it was
to attend the dance were.
Mr.. and Mrs. Divide GuenO, Mr..
and Mrs. O. B, Maginnis. Mr..
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Tor cOughs, colds, Lagrippe and Head
i ache, use LaxtiVe Bromo QRinine
Positively guaranteed. No cure no pay.
Sold by L. y. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Mr.. AlphOnse Dupont, the jovlal
np-tqwn merchant is erecting a
handsome building adjoining his
present large store. The building
is nearing completion and will add
much to the already progressive
appearance OF that end of town.
Mi. Dupont has found that it is
absolutely necessary tor him to
make more room. His large stock
and constantly increasing trade
demand it. This is an evidence
of prosperity that no one will
begrudge Mr.. Dupont, as he has
always been a public spirited citi-
zen that would never hesitate to
give his time and attention aud
money if need be, to any project
calculated to build up the town.
THE COURIER congratulateS him
on his recent improvements.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

az rave but One Minnte,p said the
public speaker in a husky voice; and then
lie took a dose Of One Minnie Cough Cure,
and proceeded with his oratory. One
Minute Cough Cure is unequalled for
throat and lung iroubles. i, ). MELVILLE,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Don't napSeate your stomach with teas
aud bitter herbs, bnt regulate your liver
audi sick headache by using thO>e fa-
mons little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers. L. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
For. RENT.

The upper front of the Crown HALL"
Apply to-, Q, DUPONT, Mayor.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
no alI WHOM i 0Iny Conoern.
HoUMA, La, July 22nd, 1897,
sn-n~. woasooV

HoUMA, La, July 22nd, 1897,
Take Notice!
That | rave this day cancelled, annulled
and revoked the Power of Attorney granted
by me to M. n. Willilord on the 18th, day of
june, 1892, of record in the Recorders Office
Of the Parish Of Terrebonne tin Book IN N"
Of Conveyances, folio 1854 on June SOth, 1892.
And l do by these presents name, consti-
tute and appoint Mr.. Charles Amedee Csles-
tin, of HOuma, La, as my Agent and AttOr-
ney in fact to attend to my business and
affairs. and to represent lne in all business
transactions. EYALlNE WELSH
Witnesses /:
u. ADOUE,
q. v. AYCOCK.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Vim, vigor and victory :-these are the
characteristics Of .DeWitt's Little Ear'y
Risers, the famous little pills for coLs
stipation, biliousness and all stomach and
liver troubles. L. j. Menville.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

On Friday night of last week
Mr., and Mrs. N. L. Avery gave u
very delightful party in honor Of
their niece, Miss Lora Bedford,
who has been visiting them for the
past three weeks. The early part
OF the evening was devoted prin-
cipally to small children. When
night came on the older guests
began to assemble. The hand of
hospitality was extended to them
by the popular host and hostess
and an evening was spent in dane
ing and partaking of refreshments
that will long be remembered by
those who attended. The beautiful
home of the Avery's was artistically
decorated for the occasion. From
the cedars and front of the house
swung gracefully to and fro innu-
merable Japanese lanterns that
threw a soft and sentime9t,insplr
ing light over the guests as they
entered. The hall and gallery were
donated to the dancers and the
dining room, beautifully decorated,
was filled with the choicest delica-
cies and refreshments, The guests
fingered untif after the mid night
hour, when, bearing with them
many happy remembrances of the
enjoyable event they took their
departure.
DR.. Sylvester's Hoof Oil cures cracked
Ho0fs,. Foot, Evil-and all diseases Of
4fra Tnof Mt 4 IA Wilson
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24
Notice =

The Express Office at HouIhs, from the
first OF May to the first Of September 1897,
will lie open fromS a. m. to $50 p. m.
FREDERIC DiAUSSAT,
Act. Agent.
4. Fl. KOCK,
maSS-2m6s. Gent. Agent.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

DE- sylyester's Blind Staggsr Remeag
at Poiut Farm Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-07-24

Mr.. Oscar DaSpit and family
have moved into their new homo
recently purchased by Mr.. Daspit
from the Boudreaux Bros. MIR.
Daspit is erecting q saw mill III
the rear OF his place, aud i'll the
fut1re intends to devote most of
his time to the saw-mill business.
This will be the second saw-mill
started in Houma within the past
six months. That both will prove
profitable investments no one can
doubt. With the magnificent cy-
press swampS that can be found in
every section of the parish there
seems no reason why HOuma should
not forge to the front us IL lumber
center, just as Lake Charles has
done. The dredging of the bayous
will make the timber from these
SwampS available and if the South
cru Pacific eau be persuaded to so
reduce the freight rates that the
lumber men OF Houma will be on
an equal footing with those on the
main line it would greatly encodr-
age the saw-mill owners, and in.
sure the future of HOuma as a
lumber shipping town. These re-
duced rates are bound to come,
as the thorough dredging of our
bayous will make it possible to Sc.
cure water way transportation to
all points of the compass. The
COURIER is Of the opinion, how
ever, that the Southern Pacific
officials, if the matter is properly
put before them by our local lum-
bermen, would readily recognize
the benefit to their railroad that
would follow inducements neces.
sary to encourage capital to in.
vest extensively in the business.