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Evening journal., 1897-08-26
HUMOROUS

Fond Mother-"Oh, Peter, Peter, I
thought told you not to playwith your
soldiers on Sunday" Peter-"But I
call them the Salvation Army on Sun
day."-Tt-Bits.
In the Right Place.-The Summer
Girl-"Ohl 1 love nature sol" The
Farmer-"Well, miss, things is jest as
nacheral around here as they are any
where" Puck.
Business Faults.--"Have you no
ticed how Stubbins repeats himsels?'
"Yes; it is an atrocious habit--yester-
day he tried TO collect bill Of me which
he has collected twice before. Detroit
Free Press.
AT the Club.-Dc cbson-"Jones
hasn't been around to the club for two
weeks. Wonder what the matter is?"
Hobson-"Why, his folks are all away
at the seaside, and he can rest just as
well at home."-Judge.
-FuddyZ"S Spinner has taken to the
lectureplatform; readshis own poems
Duddy-"Spnner always was an eccen
trio fellow. Always doing what no.
body else ever thought of doing. ."-Bos
ton Transcripta
There are 250,O00 words in the Eng
lish language, and most of them were
used on Sunday by a woman who dis
covered after coming out of church tina
her new hat was adorned with a tag OF
which was written, Reduced to 6s
,11M d."-Tit-Bits
-Carrie-"For mercy's sake, turi
! the tie Of your neck ribbon aroun'
front. Don't you know that it is m
longer good form to wear the bow be
hind?" Maude-"I suppose they still
make an exception in the chse of !
beau on a tandem, don't they ?"-Bos
ton Transcript.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
prettv Fnst.

It was in a negligence case recently,
and a good-humored Irishman was a
witness.
The judge, lawyers and everybody
else were trying their best TO extract
from the Irishman something about the
speed of a train.
"Was it going fast?" asked the judge.
Jaw, yis. it were" answered the wit
ness.
"How fast?"
"Oh, purity fasht, yer honor"
"Well, how fast?"
Jaw, purity fasht."
"Was it as fast as a man can run?"
cav, yis." said the Irishman, glad
that the basis for an analogy was sup
piled. "As fasht as two min kin rum
Buffalo Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
To Receive the PresIdent.

Cleveland. Aug. Arrangements
have been completed for an informal
reception to President Mckinley to-
morrow The naval reserves and the
Tippecanoe club viii have charge Of the
affair The president will reach this
city at o'clock. and it is expected that
25. 900 people viii meet him at the har-
Dor. He VIII be escorted to the Tippe-
canoe club. where he win make a short
speech, and win then be driven to the
Windermere.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
Insane convict's suicide.

Matteawan. N. Y, Aug. 25.-Thomas
Sullivan. an inmate of the Matteawan
state asylum, committed suicide by
hanging in lavatory In the building.
Sullivan used his suspenders for that
purpose. He was 80 years old. He had
been an inmate Of the asylum for about
eight months. Sullivan was a resident
Of New York, where he was convicted
Of assault in the third degree and sent
TO prison. Insanity afterward devel-
oped Sullivan was regarded as an or
derly prisoner.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
lie Could Dodge.

There's nothing slow about Jones. s.
he said, rehectively.
The other laughed scornfully.
"I guess you never loaned him any
money" he said.
"Oh, yes, have" replied the first
speaker. That's what made me speak
that way. loaned him ten dollars six
months ago and haven't been able to
catch him since. e."-Chicago Post.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
warner Indicted.

New York, Aug. 26--The grand jury
Indicted Albert S. Warner for extortion.
The complainant was Bernard J. Myers,
a clothing manufacturer OF West Third
street Warner is the man who is SUP
posed to have concocted the plot to kid
nap little Johnny Conway In Albany.
Myers accused Warner Of having ex-
torted a check for $l00 from him in a
scrape over a woman.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
Cnndcnacd FncI.

One difficulty in the way of utilizing
the great peat-beds Of Germany for
heating purposes has been the great
bulkiness Of the material But now a
process has been suggested by which
30 tons Of peat can be reduced 70 one
ton Of carbide without losing any Of the
stored-up energy of heat. - Youths
Companion.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
To Try Newfoundland Bank Cases.

81. Johns. N. F.. Aug. 26.-The Hon.
Sir William Charles Windeyor puisne
fudge Of the supreme court of New
South Wales. will probably be assigned
by the British government to try the
cases against the Newfoundland bank
directors. which the local judges are in
eligible To hear
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
Russia win Act win Germany.

London. Aug. 26.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent Of The Daily News says
that Count Muravieff. the Russian for
eign minister. has informed NJ. Hano-
taux. the French foreign minister, now
In St. Petersburg with NJ. Faure. that
Russia viii act hand in hand wiSh Ger
many in the peace negotiations between
Greece and Turkey.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
po.,omco Ro,e. T.et 40 NInor..

Washington, Aug. 26.-Postmaster
General Gary has issued an order an
nouncing that the attention of the de-
partment has been called to instances
Of rental of call and lock boxes 10
minors. The order saws such boxes
thall not be so rented without the writ
ten consent OF the parents or guardians
VI such minors.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
YorI. MAY visit Canada.

London. Aug. 26.-The Echo asserts
that the Duke and Duchess Of York
have accepted the invitation of the pre-
mier of Canada. Sir Wilfred Laurier. TO
visit Canada during the spring Of 1898,
while on their way to Australia.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
omelal Hurt by nII.e AeeIdent.

Kingston, N. Y. Aug. 26.-Deputy At
torney General G. ID. b. Hasbrouck is
confined 10 his home here because Of in
jury to his knee. sustained In falling
from his bieyole at a Jersey coast resort.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
That Poor naby.

Have you heard about the Barrs?
You know he is bicycle fiend and she
is daft over music"
"Well?"
And the poor baby has TO suffer for
it. They have named him Handel
CincinAsti Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
coner Of Fourth and Shipley streets, is
prepared 70 do printing Of every de.
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner of Fourth and Shipley streets, IS
prepared to do printing OF every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
INspECrrNG REPAIR WORK.

The Street and Sewer Directors went
over Pennsylvania avenue yesterday
morning and inspected the repair work
done there by Commissioner McClos-
Evening journal., 1897-08-26
Twentr Womcn KIIIed.

Madrid. Aug 26.-Twenty women We're
killed owing to an accident to an ap-
parStus used for raising water at Mon
cada. province of Valencia. on the Mon
cada river.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26

key. They also went over the streets
which the employees of the Pullman car
works want repaired.
Evening journal., 1897-08-26

Pennsylvania avenue has been
blocked off.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
PeoDle's BaaE Elects D;yeetoys

The stockholders Of the People.
Bank of Houma met at the bank
building last Thursday morning aud
elected the following board of direc-
tors: DR.. Leon H. Jastremski, Jack
Bisland, Alph. Dupont, j. c. Briaut.
H. NJ. Wallis, Jr., Gabriel Montegut,
Albert NJ. Dupont, R. w. Cooke, A.
Blam, +. A. Bonvillain and C. B.
Morrison. These gentlemen composed
the old bOatd of directors, Since it
began business the Peoples Bank
has made rapid progress, and has sue
ceeded, IN n few months in building
up a substantial banking business.
So well pleased are the stock holders
with results 30 far obtained that every
director who served on the old board.
reelected at the meeting held
last Thursda5..
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
Last week the CoUR1ER reoeiv

Last week the COURIER reCeiv.
a lot of canteloupeS, leeks, white
and red radisheS, lettuce, tomatoes
etc. that we're sent to us by Mr..
Theophile Mettenet, gardener on
WOodlawf plantation. These veg,
etabIes were sent to MS nearly IA
month ago; but by some mistake
did not reach us until last week.
Mr.. Mettenet, in producing veget-
ables nearly a month earlier than
they are usually ready for table
use, here, sets a pace in gardening
that others might do well to fol-
low. There is no telling what
might be accomplished, in Terre-
tonne, in the way of truck farm,
ing. Hammond, La, has the rep,
htatiOn. of furnishing Chicago with
the first Vegetables of the season,
and We r of the opinion thai
vegetables, berries etc. can be
grown here and shipped to Chicago
or other cities several weeks be-
fore the gardens in the neighbOr-
hood of Hammond begin to yield
their abundance. The high prices
paid by Chicagoans, for early veg
stables, should tempt some OF our
ehterprising citizens to expert
hieht with truck farming.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
Horses! Mules Horses
Dr. Edward P. Halsted.

DR.. Edward P. Halsted,
Veterinary Surgeon and Animal
Medicine Specialist from '-Here-
ford England. begs to inform the
public generally that he is now at
ThibOdaux, La, for the treatment
of Lame and Sick HORSES and
MULES aud will remain until
further notice and will attend
HOuma when required.
Bony enlargement of long stand
ing successfully treated and re-
moved. Terms moderate. Highest
references.
DIR. Halstead has lately returned
from England with a new outfit of
veterinary instruments and appli-
Ances up to. date by the best Lon
don enakers, Messrs. Arnold &
Sons, West Smlthield.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
Lumbermen's Excursion To
Mexico.

The Southern Pacific has issued an H.
Illustrated Circular, giving the itinerary of
a special train of Pullman Buffet sleepers
which will leave Houston on morning Of
April 10th for City of Mexico, stopping
at points ofinterest en- route. The return
trip will be made via Tampico, thus
enabling the tourists to visit San Luis
PotoSi and Monterey, two of the principal
cities in the Republic. Round trip tick cts
for regular trains also on sale April 16
and II from Houston, at rate of $4,000
going and returning via ToIreon, and
$500 higher for tickets going or returning
via fampicO.
Send for copy. of illustrated pamphlet
to l.. ]. PARKS. A. G. P. & T. A. Southern
p aciic Co Houston, Texas.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
The Teachers Institute.

The TeacherS's Institute held daily
meetings at the public school house
in Houma, during the past week. Az
was expected there was II full atten-
dance of teachers from the various
schools of tllis parish, each day Of the
session. 4 ser.es of lectures were
delivered by Prof. B. Aswell, of the
Industrial College, Ruston, La, The
teachers discussed the meth dds em
plOyed in their respective schools
very freely, aud in this exchange of
ideas much good resulted S%uperinten
dent of the parish schools, c. A.
Celestin, took great interest in she
con v%ention of public scilonl
and was present at all meetings Of the
Institute. He thinks that beneficial
results will follow the teachers con
ventiOn. Our public schools should
make up in excellence what they Hack
in length Of session. BY employing
the best merhWG OF iu~strnctilig the
school children the drawbacks Of only
IA five mHnths session Of the public
schools, might he lesscned. The
schOel children could be made to learn
us much 10y the modern methods OF
i~nstructing in five months as they
would learn in nine months under the
old-tlmed sledge-iammLr process. The
Teachers Institute is iu itself a school
for the teachers. 1t teaches the teacher
hOw to telcIl. 1t opens IL teachers
eyes to the i,nperfectiOns of the sys-
tenn employed 10y linn or her, ana at
the same time gives the teacher an
opportunity to CLEAN the best methods
employed by other pedagogues.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the public school
teachers of this parish:
WHEREAS, we have been greatly
benefited by ourassociatlon and united
labor during the present week; and
whereas this benefit was derived from
the kindness Of the State Board aud
the uplired euergy and enthusiasm of
our faithful Instructors, Professors
Hines and Aswell, it Is eminently
befitting that we record q apprecia-
ton of them, therefore
ResolUed, That the wisdom and
ability which they have exercised in
the aid of our organization by their
service and counsel, will be held in
grateful remembrance.
ResoIyed, That we thank the Honor
Lolo DOdIu VI OShoUt OliSC1uiS anu
our worthy Parish Superintendent for
the interest manifested in granting
this Institute.
RESOLVED, That we extend to the
people of this town our heartfelt
thanks for the cOurtesies extended to
us during our session here, and
Be it further Resoh.ed, That a copy
of these resolution be recorded on the
minutes and a copy printed in the
local papers.
MRS. KATE NJ. HAGGERTY,
Mrs. E. w. GLENN,
A. KELLY,
w w. HOLMES,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
The hest Hssinedy for Wheuma.
N4fNFn.
From he FahAaUen IN. ~ Reqis.cy..

0F0Ve" w 4 he9aStcf.
James Rowland OF Ibis village, states
that for twenty-five years his wife has
beer 4 sufferer from Rheumatism. IA few
nights ago ahe was IN such pain4that she
was nearly crazy. She sent Nh Rowland
for the doctor, but he had readuf Cham
herlain's Pain Balm and instead of going
for The physician he wentto the store and
secured a hottie Of it. His wife did not
approve Of MIR. Rowland's purchase at
first, but nevertheless applied she Balm
~throughly and il an hours time was able
to go to sleep. She now applies 1t when
ever she feels an ache OFT pain and fluids
that it always gives relief. He says that
medicine which she had used ever did
her mnrh good. The % and 80 cent size
for sale by The Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Tie Westfeh Gud.) Nevsprint the fol-
lowing in regard to an old resident of
that place: Frank McAvoy, for many
years in the emplay of the L., N. A. &C,
Ry here, says. 4 have used Chamherlain's
Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGea Remedy for
ten years orlonger-am never without it
in my family. Iconsider it the hest remedy
of the kind manufactured. l take pleasure
in recommending IT." 1t is specific for
all howel disorders. For sale by The Stan
dard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

MIR. Sidney ROddy, the popular
young tonsorial artist at Mr.. A.
Adams barber shop, aud Miss
Angela Eshte we're quietly well
ded5 at the st. Francis de Sales
Church, Houma, last Monday
night. The news Of the marriage
came in the nature of a surprise
to many of Mr.. Roddy's friends
who had no idea that he was con-
templating matrimony. We offer
u congratulations and best wish
es to the young couple.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Mr.. Duncan S. Cage, of GUN
tana, Brazoria County, Tex, spent
a couple of days, this week, with
relatives and friends i'll Terrebonne
on his way home from a business
visit to New Orleans. Mr.. Cage
Is the picture OF health and hap
piness, and still possesses the aft
able disposition that made him so
popular during the many years of
his life spent in Terrebonne.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
Asscss"r's once.

HoUMA, La, May Goth, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the AS
sessment Lists of property, both Real
and Personal; for the year 1897, will
be open for inspection and correction,
at my Office in the Court House in
Houma, La, during business hours, for
a period of twenty (2O) days, ~(snnday,s
excepted) commencing on june the
10th, 1897.
@. A. DUVAL, JR.
Assessor s. Ex-Oficio Registrar.
Parish of T~errebonne, La.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
IL is the Hest ON Earth.

That is what Edwards g. Parker, mer-
cllantsof Plains Ga, say of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. for rheumatism, lame back,
deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by
The Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Not only plies of the very worst kind
can be cured BY DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, but eczema, scalds, barns, bruises,
boils, nlcers and all other skin troubles
can he instantly relieved by the same
Kennedy. L. j.. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Mrs. Oscar Berwick, of Bayou
Sale, st. Mary parish, returned
home, Thursday last, after a short
visit to relatives and friends in
this town.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Don't thin Your blood with sassaffas or
poison it with hlne- mass: bnt aid Nature
by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills for constipation,
bilionsness AMI stomach and liver
troubles. They are purely vegetable. l..
j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Sick headache can he quickly and COM
Plptely overcome by using those famous
little pills known as ''DeWitt's Little
Early Risers." l.. J. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Don't neglect a cough because the
weather is pleasant; before the next storm
rolls around 1t may develop Into a SERIOUS
difficulty beyond repair. One Minute
Cough Cure is easy to takR and will do
what its name implies, L. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

TERRIBLE ACciDENT.-It is a terrible
accident to be burned or scalded; hnt the
paia and agony and the frightful tlisfig-
ursiiepts can be quickly overcome with
ont leaving a scar by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye. l.. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

'"They are handles" said Thos. Bowers
of the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise, Will,
writing aboBt9DeNVitb = LaUe Earle
RiSers,. the lannon's little pills for sicy
headache and disorders Of the stomach
and liver, L. !. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

ASTHMA POWDER, TO be burned
and the smoke Inhaled.
ASTHMA MIXTURE, to be taken.
Both Of these preparations should
be used at the same time, but in mild
cases n or the other will produce
relief. When only one Of the prepare
tiOnsis used | will not guarantee per
feet rehef, but l will guarantee it when
both are used at the same time.
These two preparations have been
compounded especially for this disease
ASTHMA, and all troubles of the rss-
piratory organs; in simple words, for
everything that will impede the free
action of breathing. OLD COUGHS,
Group. inflammation Of the throat.
Bronchitis, etc. 1t will cure nothing
else, and recommend it for nothing
else than that class of diseases. For
those | will guarantee my remedies,
give samples when requested and any
Information desired.
GgSamples and book sent free by
mail on application.
r. GOUAUX.
EIouma, La.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

w. B. Johnson, Newark, o., saws: zone
Minute COugh Cure saved my only child
from dying by ycroup.D 1t has saved
thousands of others suffering from Group,
pneumonia, bronchitis and other serious
tbroat and hing troubles. L. J. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

DR. Sylvestek's Hoof Oil cures cracked
Ho0fs, Foot, Evil-and All diseases of
the HOof-at j. ID. Wilson,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Some for ten, some for twenty and some
for thirty years have suffered from piles
and then have been quickly and perma-
hently cured by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Snlves. the rsaat remedy for piles
and
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Mrs. Kemper, Of st. Mary parish
is the guest of Mr.. COMEDY.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12
TIME TABLE

DIR. sylvester's Blind stagger Remedy
at Peint Farm Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

Dr. Sylvester's Hoof Oil has no equal
for the cure of diseased Hoofs of Horses
and Mules-atJ. D. Wilson,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-12

For the convenience of planters and
barties WHO aMAlt stock DR.. SylYester's
Renowned HoQf "a can be had at Point
Farm Stole, I'D. Wilson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-02
AUSTRIAN RIOTS
GROWING SERIOUS
Windows Smashed 10 the Jewish
Quarter Of Prague.
ALL BUSINESS is SUSPENDED
Soldiers Greeted With Showers Of Stoses =
Mob ATTACKED Cartridge Factory
asd We're Fired Upos.

Prague. Dec. 1.--DuraES the afternoon
tho riots Increased The synagogue win
dows were smashed and the windows Of
the houses Of Jews displaying German
trade signs in several streets Of the Jew
ish quarters. Since o'clock tiiis evening
the streets have been held by twelve bat
talions OF infantry and a squadron OF
hussars. All traffic is suspended and the
shops and btsAEcss houses are closed.
In spite Of the military. a large Czech
mob made a descent during tl.e evening
upon the German quarte- and plundered
the houses and shops In several streets
The furniture OF a wei known cafe was
piled up on the street and set on fre.
When detachment Of troops approached
10 disperse the rioters. the soldiers were
greeted with showers Of stones, broken
glass and other missiles The officer in
Command ordered his troops 10 prepare to
fire but at the urgent request Of a police
official the order was net carried into
effect.
Shortly after O'Clock the mob at.
1 tempted TO attack the cartridge factory
at zszhow. a SUBURB OF Prague. The
troops stationed at the factory poured q
volley into the crowd 1t Is known tina:
az least two persons were killed and many
wounded.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-02
TO VISIT THE sERI.

San Antonio. Tex, Dec. la party Of
four hardy Texas frontiersmen left here
last evening on an exploration trip to
Tburon island in the gulf OF California.
This is the, home Of the seri indians
who have neJer permitted the exploration
Of their island. They have murdered
number Of parties who have attempted to
land there, their latest crime being the
massacre of the entire crew of vessel
and The eating Of the bodies OF the muir
dered men. The exploring party who
left here consists OF F, H. Busse, Edgar
Johnson. F. E. Stevens and John Reid.
They go to hunt for gold on the island
and state that they will find what is
there or die IN the attempt They took
along large supply Of guns and ammuni-
ton. They expect to reach the island In
20 days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-02
THoRS's BRAvApo.

New York. Dec. 1.-The Herald this
morning publishes the following:
Martin Thorn who vat in his cell last
evening sneering and defiant. talked OF
the time when he was 10 be sent away.
az though his execution was only bar
bsr'B Sunday afternoon on.
II nm glad" he said. "rhat the jury
an not disagree. would rather have
them give verdict Of murder In the first
degree than TO have them disagree or
TO give verdict in any other degree. I
wantd either an aequittal or verdlc,
In the first degree wlsh to deny that
confessed to anybody after the gfvins
Of the verdle, that Mrs Nack's story wal
the correct one. Everything happened
Just an I told on the stand"
He showed a trace of feeling when Mrs
Mark was referred 10.
1T docs not make any difference to mo-
he said. what they do with her. Yo,
need not trouble yourself about me tryinI
90 commit suicide" he continued. 81 an
not going 20 die to save the county tn
expense Of killing me. will make tn
state pay for hs trouble That's what
mean