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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

The electric lights worked beau.
tifulIy last Wednesday night.
Owing to a delay in the shipment
Of machinery it was impossible
for the Fire Co. to furnish lights
until last Wednesday. All Of the
lights are not ready, but enough.
are up to light the opera house as
no house in Houma has ever been.
lighted before. Three cheers for
Honma and the HOatha Fire 20.
No. L.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
Genrrnl Agent, wells, FArgo = Co.
DIGD..

VIGUERIE-At III Paso, Tex,
Sunday, december 9th, 1896, at
10 o'clock a. IN, Emma Agnes
yiguerie, daughter Of the late
Francois viguerie. Aged 81 years
and 6 months.
At Little Gallon
on Wednesday, December Goth,
1896, Suzalle Lasseigne, widow OF
the late A,loTph Pelegrin, born
January 3rd, 1918, aud a native
Ofthe Parish of LafoirGhe.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
r0K SALE.
One large sizs PEDDLING WAGON,
.J0stph ScIwartK'o make almnsL new
Address JA4.ES u. NILSSON,
MOutegmt.
Al Kings HaIl Saturday aud

Al Kings Hail Saturday and
Sunday J.ni. 10Th, auntl7tIl, 1897,
Il grand bali and FAIR viii he
gwen for tile benefit of the l)aigle.
willie pablo bridge. There will be
music rs <ne al the Houma brass
ElNantls. fhe ball will take place
fS9t.Ndas au6>the fair Sunday
The following persons are It sne
hest OF tile attain: Messrs. j.. w.
Gaidry, AbrahaIn king, NJ. J.
Theriot, Wash Whitney and L.
a. Dupont.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
U HousE.

The Otto III. Kranse Comedy
Company will play q special re-
turn engagement Sunday night;
Jan. 3rd, presenting the greatest
American Comedies the "Old
Homestead, a rural picture Of
domestic life. There viii be plen-
ty to laugh at IN this play, in
fact it is too we'll known to bear
comment. Remember it, win be
tomorrow night, Sunday Jan.
3rd. 1891.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

One Of the prominent citizens OF
Houma called the writer's atten-
ton to the condition of the pass.
enger coach of the branch r. r.
He stated that the roof of the Car
leaks SO badly that last Wednesday
a lady passenger had to
change seats several times before
she could fluid a dry spot. The
business Of the Houma Branch
Il. Il. certainly is such for tIe
cothpaiIy to give us good com
Portable coaches. The COURIER
calls the attention of the Southern
Pacific authorities to this matter.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

RumOr has il that a prominent
member of this club and Houma's
leading advocate of celibacy has
fallen a victim to feminine charms
aud is now in Cupid's train bound
for the great State ofMatrimOny.
This has been the strongest stroke
Of female policy made this year
as the rank and file Of what is
vulgarly denominated "stags" is
completely broken up and will
fall din easy prey to the girls.
We lave always considered the
cardiac of the subject Of this
article as impregnable and the
result concIusikely shows that
whatever women kind s4t their
minds on doing will result lin vic
tory for them;
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
FOR SALE !

On easy terms, A desirable
residence oppOsitelthe courthouse,
HOuma, La. Property that will go
up in value with the town. Small
cash payments and balance on
time. A splendid opportunity fOf
an investment or for a town home.
Apply to
Eastoh Du1al,
Houma, LA:
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

HoUMA, La. Dec. Is, 1896.

Tax-payers of the Town Of Homnia will
please take notice that / ain now pres
pared to receive payment IF taxes for
1895 and 1896, also ~liceiiees dHe fin 1895
All licenses fot 1895 not paid ly JannarS
list, 1897, will b. handed to Town Altar
ney's for collection. Office vt HOuma Fire
ca: Building next door to P0sfsiice
JOHN K ATHENS,
FAX Collector for Ioyih 6f Houm&
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

The thtgesyear-old iby of A. Iobpson
Of Lynn CeHteF, H., Is snhject to attacks
bf Group. Mir. johnson says he is salts
fed that the timely nse OF Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy. during a severe attack,
saved his little hoy's life. He is III the
drug busiiiess, 4 member Of the firm OF
Jobnsoil Bros. Of that place; and they
handle q great many patent medicines
for thrdat and lung diseases. He lad all
these ID choose front, and skilled physi-
clans EHady to respond to his call, but
selected this remedy for use in his own
family at q time when his child's life was
in dahger, because he knew it to be
superior to any other, and famous the
country over for its cures of Group. Mr..
johnson says this is the best selling cough
medicine they handle, and that it gives
splendid satisfaction in all cases, Sold by
Standard Drug Store,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Y Tore aside all Euni"rs ,Ihdat me ,llEEly-
ing Houma, which have no foundation
Whatsoever, in fact, | desire.to state that
| shall continue TO represent the interests
Of Wells, Fargo Co at Houma, with
the intention o~f,isvuloping all its indus
tries with due care, giving special atten-
roH the oyster industry.
T. Ii KOCK,
Gam.rnl Amnnt .Wnlln Enr.nA a IN
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

The worst cold l ever had in my life
was cared by Ghamherlain's Cough Rem
edy,D writes w. Fl. Norton, Of Sutter
Greek, Cal. 'sThis cold left me with q
eeugh and I was expectorating al the
time. The Remedy cured me, AndI want
all of my friends when troubled with a
cough o. cold to nse it, for il viii do them
gOOd.D Sold by Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Before purchasing your Holiday Goods
stop at the Standard Drug stYfe and
take a look at the fine lot Of Christmas
Goods just received at that stur4
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
To M friends andthe,
Public.

Having purchased Mi. c. II. Smiths
Feed and Livery Stable, III Howma, l nov
siIicit tile patronage Jf my friends and
the public. in genetal The business will
he conducted at my own direction and
under my personal snperviaiou, aud those
who leave their horses, miiltsi or vehicles
in my cha4ge can rest a%sSlifeil thar they
will reoeive at all times the best kind 81
treatment.
ALBERT G. CAGE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Jnst received q beautiful line Of Holt
day Goods. Don't fOtget to drop in at
Standard Drug Store and examine the
stock.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

TT. Sylvester's Condition Powders keep
your Horses, Mules and Cows in good
health. At Standard Drng Store,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

DR.. Sylyester's Specific is a wonderful
preparation for Bots, Colic and TYmpa-
mites in Horses, Mules and Cows. At
Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
The Ms Hit cigars are al hand made.

Lfyout stock is all wortI ont from hard
work use DIR. SylyestaR's epndition Pow
ders and it will stleuA up At Stand
ard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

To My Friends and tho
Public.

Having moved to st. james Parish all
4, me- M I,a1derdaIa p q St Lanes
Tarish, La. A telephone message will
reach me at Lauderdale. Railroad sta
ton at Winchester.
HERBERT w. BARTON.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
ALBERT {. CAGE.

NOR SALE CHEAP. A small second
] hand. conibipatio,ii lock, Aiasis,y snfy,
in good order. just tile safe needed
in. a plantation STORE or plantation
residence. Will he sold very cheap
Apply to or address CotiilEi:.
H0Iiiiia, LII.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

The COURIER was the recipient
this week of a box OF extra fine
candy which was sent with the
compliments OF the Standard Drug
Store. Recently the proprietor OF
said drug store added to his stock
a lot Of some OF the clOisest can.
dies everbrOught to Houma. After
a careful investigation OF the con-
tents Of the box The COURIER
%prouOunces the candies kept at
the Standard Drug Store, excel
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

The Standard Dong Store is the place
to hny your HOLIDAY Goods.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

The Canal Belanger fair that
was booked for Dec. 25th, 26th
aud 9th, has been postponed until
Jan. 10th, and 18th, 1897.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

DIR. SyIves.er's Specific has a wide world
reputation, the number df VaInahle ref
fsrencss speaks for itself. AEstandard
Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

c%onnnisenrs of good cigars pronounced
that Ny Hit as par excellence of perfect
tiou.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chaiiherlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrloea Remedy. Curtis Fleck. Of
Anaheim. California, purchased a hottle
Of it for Ills nse aud is libw as en-.
thnsiusric nyer It's wonderful work AS
a,tynnr camille. The Is and 80 cent sizes
for s,fs Us The Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
Another. Feat

In railroad gymnastics is the opefing
OF the through Buffet Drawingrroom
Sleeping Car Line between Galveston and
Washington, D. O., via the
SOUTHERN PAcIFIc-sUNsFT ROUTE.
This sleeper leaves Galveston daily at
8 p. M, aud goes through without change
10 Washington, d. c., via Piedmont Air
Line. Passengers for New York and inter
mediate points may secure through reser-
y%atiOns with practically no change of cars.
This is the pioneer and only through
sleeper service between Tex. and extreme
Eastern points, A telegram sent to tickle
agents Of Southern Pacific Company at
either Houston or Galveston will secure
reservation Of space.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
WIKI BERGERoN.



HSw.ao Prevent FsmestfnOhia.
At this time Of the year a cold Is very CAST
IL contracted, and if left to RIM its course
without the aid of some reliable cough
medicine is liable to result in that dread
disease, pneumonia. We know ofno bet.
ter remedy to cure a cough or cold than
Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy. We have
used it quite extensively and II has
always given entire satisfaction .T0lA.
rah, Ind. Ter. Chief This isithe only
remedy that is know to be a certain pre-
ventive Of pneumonia. Among the many
thousands who have used it for colds and
Ia grippe, we have meyer yet learned Of 7
single case having resulted II pn%euDioria.
Persons who have weak lungs or llavt
reason to fear sn attack Of p~neHmnula,
should keep the remedy 1T hand. The
% and 50 cent size for sale BS TAe Stahd'
ard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
The CoURIER is q little late Il

The COURIER is a little late in
mentioning an increase in Mr.. B..
w Cookies family which tardi.
ness can be attributed to a loss Of
the editors note book. The in
crease referred to came in the
shape ola fine boy several weeks
ago and has added a great deal
to the already happy home of its
parents.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Rev. Mr.. Prossers health has
greatly Improved; but he is still
not well enough to preach to-
morrow at the Episcopal Church.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Tor cuhgls, colds, LaGfippe and Head
L ache, usc Laxtive Bronid Quinine
Positively ~guarentesd. No cure no pay.
Sold by i. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

All the go. What, / My Hit Cigars at
Davidson q Avery.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

MessrR Daxidspn Il Avery's store rs
alwayArpowled. Many people are after
tly Hit CigaFS
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Mr.. Willie Hook; of Upper
Bayou Black, was badly beaten
last Christmas night by several
white men whose names we could
not learn. Sheriff Connely Was
summoned to Schriever the follow
ing day, but when he arrived he
found that the case was one fol
the constable of that ward TO deal
with.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
Wanted-kn idea : :s$ = : "a.

Protest your ideas; they may bring you wealth
Write JOHN W~kDDEABURN a Co, Patent Actor
neya Washington, D. c.. for their oi.e00 prise one
and list Of eHO hundred tnventions wanted
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

NEVER give ynur Watches, Clocks aud
and E.Jewelry's TO travellers that yOu
never see but nee in yonr life to re-
pair. hut ifyOn haveany broken Watches,
Clocks. SifverwRre and Jewelries aud
y6n want to have them repaired hiring
them. To- g. II. MONACO the lending jew
eler in HOmma, he will repair them ut
prices ia shit tbs times.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
NOTICE.

/ have purchased the store fnisnerfS
belonging to my htother. Mr.. I.aMsDd
Berge1ou, on Bayiah Black. and ~ the
future the h~nsiness win be Carried on
III my tame.
dee2G 3mos. WHIT BERGERON.N
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
aRnNt y s,..... isfncns s.o,ic

TaifsgAt faf WEEKS N.tt!4 rolirFn pains
III MY sfes4lsas.il iraus.ai ,hy l,itinilAusss aud
hsa4'' tsskFt n,elieilya Sil the willie until
] AAF,l (slaa, herIain 4 fsalie. Clllera and
s3ilafshwS f%srHnaiy Hhit Il enrtl me. /
have ncv.t3tspimelid,a II to u rnod many
prnpt.. Mis-. Il. Ra}lff Fairllavrn, Conn.
Persons Witt aT,t subject 10 bilious collie
can ward Hf the attack hy taAiug this
fem .dy us EsWIh ms tile first sylnptUns slt-
vpcar. Sold by Standard Drug stnre.
If y0n wantto make your sweetheart Il
christmas or New Years rr' srmt 90
I'avislsmp a. Avery and ask tl,em GU 4
souvenir hox Of My t+q4eiunrsshld Sou
viii surely mabeN hit and III happy.
NiHANTI4HGRice, cbrn and Trick Ten
gnts Apply to-
IL ". T.. ELLIS.
dec199fm. Halfway Plantation.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Hf. syfycstEts Specifc for Bots. pSAic
snp Tymp mites m Horses, Mules aud
Cows las ID equal. At Standard Drug
StOtu. f7I
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Ir. sSIeestrl Condition Powders
keep your well stork0Spnd condition
and make the sifasiy ontH1 At Stand
atit R~THg-Stnres.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02
Best
Family
Medicine

81 have taken Ayers Pills for
many years; and always derived
the best results from their bs&
For stomach and liver troubles
and for the cure Of headache
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-01-02

Among the holiday happenings
may be mentioned the shooting Of
a negro ON Lower Bayou Black.
The man whose name we could
not learn was found on bis gallery
with a bullet in his leg. It is.
thought that the wounded man,
who was under the influence OF
liquor shot himself accidentally.
The COURIER acknowledges r
ceipt of a sample of sugar from
MI. Writ Bergeron, who is now
sugar.maker On Mr.. Thos. Casey'S
Greenwood plantation. If the
sugar we received is a fair sample
of the sugar being made by Mr..
Bergeron on the aforesaid planta-
ton he undoubtedly understands
his business.
The record-union., 1897-03-10
BOARD OF EXAMINERS.
A Short Session, With All Present,
and Not Jar.

There was a meeting of the State
Board of Examiners yesterday in the
Governors office. There We're present
Governor Budd, Secretary of State
Brown, Attorney-General Fitzgerald
and Secretary Markley. Contrary to
precedent the meeting was harmon-
Gus, and there was hardly a ripple to
disturb the good feeling Of the board.
The only matter of consequence. out
side of the allowance Of routine claims,
was a resolution to send back TO the
Board of Harbor Commissioners OF san
Francisco a number OF claims for ex-
tras on the ferry depot which the board
thought should have been in the con-
tract.
''I'll have all this changed" said the
Governor, when l get my new board
I'M
who are you going to appoint?'
asked General Fitzgerald, with a laugh.
Never you mind was the answer.
Just wait till Thursday or Friday, and
ycuH find OUT responded the Gov
ernor
A desultory talk then ensued, and
each member, the Governor included,
paid a high tribute to the honesty, in
tegrity and ability Of the retiring COM
missioner, Colonel Daniel T.. Cole,
whose term expires on Friday.
The record-union., 1897-03-10
GILMAN-McCLkTCHY TRIAL.
Tie Prosecution Introduced TeStie
mOny in Rebuttai Yesterday.

The libel case Of c. H Gilman
against c. K. McClatchy and others,
was still before Judge Hunt yester-
day.
IN the morning ex-Chief of Police
Rogers, John A. Sheehan and Isidore
Alexander testified as to the story told
by Mrs Truitt and S. S. Hol and f.
l. Robinson in relation to the papers
III the Gilman divorce suit. which can
not be found c. X. McClatchy tes-
titled in regard to the last publication
@ the article complained of that he
regarded it as a privileged communi-
cation.
In the afternoon Dr. H. L. Nichols
was called by the defense to testify
to Gilman's character for honesty and
integrity, but the defense objected to
testimony in regard to anything else
than his chastity, on the ground that
their witnesses had testified on that
point only and the court took the mat
ter under advisement
AS part of the proceedings, c. II.
Gilman, on his part introduced the fol-
lowing persons to testify to his chas-
tity:
DR. Nichols, c. V. Kellogg. George
Dunn, b Gillis. Mayor Hubbard, ex-
Mayor Comstock, A. Coolot, Capt. Brad
ley, Mrs. Mary Mccormack, G.. O..
Hayford, Major Weinstock, DR.. At
kinson, L. l.. Lewis, VIM. NJ. Petrie, d.
Mckay, Gus Lavenson, John Haub,
Chris. Weisel.
After Mr.. Weisel testified the court
refused to listen to any more testi-
nony on that point.
The record-union., 1897-03-10

because Of the fact that California has
a Cabinet Officer, and it is against
good public policy to have Cabinet
Officer and an assistant from the same
state. This arises out of the fact that
the Assistant Secretary of the Secre-
tary holding any Of the portfolios is
entitled 10 sit in Cabinet meeting in
the absence of his principal. Thus It
might happen that in the absence of
the Secretary OF War, the Assistant
Secretary would be present at the CAP
met councils with the Attorney Gen
eral present; and thus two Cabinet
Ministers would be acting at the same
time from the same State.
If the Congressional Delegation and
the Chairman Of the State Central
Committee had intended to punish men
for their importunate office seeking,
they could not have chosen a better
method than the one they have appar-
emily adopted They have asked for
too much: and this species of asking
is about as good a way to plead one
self out of court as can be found.
California having 4 Cabinet Officer
ana asking for the position Of Embas-
sador TO Italy, Minister to Japan, Min
lister to Brazil, Minister to Guatemala,
Minister to Hawaii, Consul to Nagas-
ald, Consul to Hongkong and Consul
to Honolulu constitutes d series of de-
n,ands liable to the charge OF nav
ing been constructed in the interest OF
having all refused. The question nat
urally arises whether any other part
OF the State than the margins OF the
Bay of San Francisco and the metrop-
oils has representation on the delega-
ticn in Congress, or is held in remem-
brances by the Chairman of the State
Central Committee.
The record-union., 1897-03-10
WHEEL MEET POSTPONED.
The Weather Does Not Give Good
Promise-Not Time to Train.

The great wheel meet announced
yesterday for Saturday next has been
postponed until April. Advices from
San Francisco yesterday was that the
weather service is very doubtful about
there being clear weather. The men,
both professionals and amateurs, are
not thus assured of sufficient time to
have outdoor exercise and get into con-
dition. and it is feared that the track
cannot be dried out sufficiently.
Under all the circumstances therefore,
after consultation with the managers
of the professional teams, the local
committee has resolved to declare the
meet off until after April 10, when there
will be reasonable certainty of the me-
theological conditions being favorable
for training and for the races
The record-union., 1897-03-10

quire into the genesis of such assault.
If this is not true, then the chief repre-
sentative body of the people, the law
making power OF the people, may not
do that which private citizen can, and
it may be open TO assault that each and
all its members are bribers, corruption
lists and thieves, without power to I'M
cover the truth or untruth of the charge,
except by going into the courts. 1t is
perfectly clear that the Senate could
neither by criminal nor civil action call
an offender to the bar of a court under
such circumstances. Yet counsel for the
witnesses yesterday vociferously de-
clared that such proceedings We're open
to the Senate and We're the only proper
remedies.
We have discussed this matter on its
sensible and legal aspects solely, and
not with regard to the conduct of the
Examiner or its representatives in
the making of sweeping charges and in
subsequent hedging. Were those things
to be considered, we should treat the
case quite differently. But we look upon
it coldly, as a proceeding involving the
power and duty of the people as repre-
sented in the Senate of the State and
wholly regardless of the truth or un-
truth Of the charges made.
The United States Senate hasasserted
the same power and has been sustained
by the courts. The House of Representa-
tives has asserted the same functions
and its course has been upheld by the
appellate courts. Legislatures in many
States have tested these matters and
invariably they have had the power to
inquire and the power to compel wit
nesses to answer proper questions sus-
tanned.
In the realm of common sense there is
every reason underlying the position of
the Senate It has done its simple duty
by the people. 1t has been accused
through Il sweeping. unspecified and in
definite charge against its membership
1t has sought to lay hold of sufficient
evidence to warrant a trial of any
guilty member. The accusers have re-
fused to supply it with the information
that they have, or claim to have, es
sentiaI to this preliminary step, and
they are therefore in contempt and
properly punished for contumacy.
But if reason and common sense We're
held to be insufficient to sustain and
justify the Senate in committing the
witnesses yesterday, the express words
Of the law of the State gives it authority
to do as it did. Section 302 of the Po-
litical Code reads: If any witness ne
elects or refuses to obey such subpoena,
or appearing, neglects or refuses to
testify, the Senate or Assembly may,
by resolution entered on the journal,
commit him for contempt"
And a part of Section 304 reads:
Nor can such witness
refuse 10 testify to any facts or to pro-
duce any papers touching which he is
examined, for the reason that his tes-
timony or the production of such paper
may tend to disgrace him or render him
Infamous. 80
So the statute law, as well as reason,
sustains the Senate and voices the
mandate of the Constitution of the
State