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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
~cHAlRLEss JAPAN.

An American WOman's Experience
with Furniture Made TO Order
"One of the funniest experiences /
had in Japan said a recently,
who has been connected with mission
airy work in that country, was with
chairs. It had never entered my mind
that what is with us such a ommon ar
ticle of household furniture should be
am unknown quantity to n of the sub
jccts of the mikado, and it was with dis
may that I discovered the house I was
to occupy was quite chairless. Iimme-
diately summoned a native carpenter,
and tried to explain to him what /
wished him to make for me. 1t was dn
extremely difficult task, for he was evil
IDENTIFY unable to comprehend why any
D should desire to sit otherwise than
cr~oss-legged upon the floor. Unfor-
tunately, my talent for drawing is
strictly limited. 1 realized that fact,
but until I had made several Intellectual
attempts to portray a chair-about as
easy a subject as 1 could have had
had never really appreciated the extent
of my incapacity. The drawings which
the poor carpenter finally carried off
with him as models were such
that my heart misgave me. That
l had good reason for my fears
was shown when the chairs were
sent home, With the proverbial
oriental faithfulness, the man had madt
precise copies of his patterns. Where
the chairs OF my sketches had weakly
balanced backs, ~slanting seats and
crooked legs, % their wooden counter
parts exhibited the same -peculiarities.
They were more difficult to sit on than
1 should ever have imagined chairs
could possibly be. Some of them need
cd the mural support of a friendly wall
to enable them to make any sort of sue
cess of standing on their legs.
SIT was a little after this that L gave
a small reception to a few of the people
whose acquaintance I had made. One
Of the first to arrive vas a city official
of high rank. Anxious, apparently. to
do the correct thing in mye eyes, he seat
ed himself on ONE of the chairs, very
giIgerly, it must be confessed, for he
confined himself to the extreme front
edge, and looked as if he expectedsome
accident to happen at any moment.
When 1 handed him the tea and cake
which comprised the refreshments, he
took the cup in one hand and the plato
in the other. Then he sat there,
with his hands full, not know
ing what to do in order to be
free to eat, and looking thorough
ly miserable. After a, minute or two of
this suspense, which l must say / was
enjoying, he begged me in a most dep
recating manner for permission to sit
in the fashion of his country. Of course
I fastened to grant it, and I shall not
soon forget the look of relief with which
he slid gently and gracefully to the
floor. There he disposed his cup on
one side of him and his plate of cake
on the other, and proceeded to eat and
drink In comfort The later callers
took their cue from him and fought shy
Of the foreign innovations also. Con-
sidering how the chairs looked, / don't
know that I can blame them, but I am
afraid that they would have treated
even the finest specimens of American
workmanship with the same d~istrust."
IN. Y. Tribune.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
"a Under-sen TnnneI.

The Italians are considering plans for
the construction of a double tunnel,
about two miles in length, between the
toe of Italy and the island of Sicily.
The tunnel is to, run under the straits
of Messinn, not far from the site of
Sc . and Charybdis, the rocks and the
whirlpool, which were SO dreaded by
ancient mariners. 1t was at first pro-
posed that a bridge be thrown across
the straits, but it was thought that this
would be too much exposed to the
winds, which w occasionally violent
between the opposing mountains of
Sicily on one side and Calabria ON the
Dther.-N. Y. Sun.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
HORSES SENT TO EUROPE.
The War Cloud Causes n Great De-
mand for American EquineB.

The War Cloud Causes n Great De-
mand for American EquineB.
The t~ime-honored phrase, 1T is an i'll
wind that blows nobody good" may be
very properly applied just now to the
threatened war in Europe.
The first beneficial results of the out
break to the American farmer are APP
parent in the great demand for horses
in the European markets. tits making
itself felt on this side already, and all
most every steamer which left here for
European ports during the past week
carried an equine contingent. In Ger
many especially the demand for horses
suited for cavalry and artillery pur-
poses is unusually great.
The American farmers do not yet APP
pear to thoroughly appreciate the adj
vantages offered for the sale of horses
in Europe, but it is probable, should a
European war break out, they will
speedily recognize the opportunities Of
fered, and then immense shipments of
equines may be looked for.
The average price for a good strong
horse, suited for military uses, in the
western states is about 500. The freight
ON the animals per head to Baltimore
is something like SIS. They can he
shipped from here to Bremen for about
$1cO. The freight to Liverpool is much
less, and in ease England is embroiled
in a European war, it is probable the
market for horses there will be very
high.
To those acquainted with the
method of enfbarking horses on asteam-
ship the process is a very interesting
one, and may be witnessed at the steam-
ship piers at Locust Point any day
henceforward, as horses are being
shipped to Europe almost daily. The
stall in which the horse makes his trans
Atlantic journey is portable iron cage
like structure. This if lifted from the
ship by a crane, and while it rests on
the pier the equine is led into it and Sc
cured firmly. Then the stall is lifted
back into the snip, and placed in the
position it will occupy until the steam-
er arrives at it's destination. Then ii
is taken out by the same process, and
the expatriated equine is permitted to
Prance about on foreign soil.-Balti-
more Herald.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

just in advance of the uprights of the
knife OIL cutter, allowing their points
to project half an inch below the cutter
bar. Fig. 4 shows the cutter complete
with the bottom up. Rings can be put
in front and a short chain attached to
hitch the horse to.
In cutting, drive straight and stand
on the cutter over the knife. 1t is best
to cut crosswise at each end of the
strips and remove it, and there will be
less trouble to start it each time. The
whole expense of such a cutter ought
not to exceed a dollar, and if well made
will last a lifetime and be very easy to
lend, but harder to keep trace OFFS. L.
Harper, in Ohio Farmer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
SCIENCE OF

The Modern Farmer Should BE a Man
of Liberal Education.
Farming is a scientific occupation as
much as most of what are called the
learned professions. 1t is an exact sci
ence, for in order to be a successful agri-
culturist the farmer must be a thorough
chemist, that he may determine the
composition of the soil he c~ultivates
and the articles cultivated in order that
he may supply the deficiencies in either,
otherwise failure will be the result.
The soil is like the cuItivator and re-
quires rest that it may recuperate, for
constant drainage, without a corre-
spending supply, car only act disas-
Irously. Many fine farms have been
ruined in this manner and are aban-
dOned in consequence. Rotation in
crops is much insisted on, but unless
the articles rotated out of the soil by
the growing crop are rotated into it for
the benefit of its successor, the result
will be but veXatious to the owner.
Yet when these facts are made manifest
the farmer frequently SCOTS at the idea
that anything could be superior to the
methods employed by his ancestors,
and so he sticks to the same old ruts,
regardless of consequences and piously
lays the blame on Divine Providence,
instead OF his own stupidity, and looks
askance at any and all who would ques-
ton his superior wisdom! Is it any
wonder that with such a class farming
doesn't pay? Would it not be wonder.
full if it did?-J. A. S. Carpenter, in
Farm and Home.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

FDs. 1.

incnes wide and seven feet long. Cut
in the center and shape one end of each
piece like Fig. l. For the top use a
piece of pine two inches thick, 4 inches
wide and three feet long. Spike or fas-
ten the top board firmly to the side
pieces or runners as though making a
sled, as in Fig. 4. It will require two
steel cutters about eight inches long
and firm enough to be substantial, like
Fig. 2. One steel cutter (3), the bottom
to be fiat and about ~ inches wide, the
length of which must be width of sled,
but which must be fastened to the sled
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
DnuEer In soft FOOD.

There is positive danger in feeding
100 much soft food to young chicks.
The older hens stand it well, and do bet
ter than when fed much grain; but the
broods of little ones soon get into bad
shape on this kind of food. In such
cases it is best to change at once to
bread crumbs and some grain. A con-
tinuation of the soft food will often
lead to the loss of the entire brood.
The worst part of the trouble is that
the first intimation the p~oultryman
has of the bad condition of his chicks
is that he finds some of them dead
Rural World.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
FINE SOD GUTTER.

Can BE Made by Anyone Having q
Little Ingenuity.
In reply to a request for directions
for making a sod cutter, 1 offer the fol-
lowing, which is very easy to construct
ty anyone having ordinary ability in
the use Of tools and who may have use
for such IN article as a sod cutter. It is
for use with e horse, and will cut Sod
ct a very rapid rate, and will cut of a
uniform thickness and width. By using
q spade that IS sharp to follow and cut
out the lengths, it is easy to get any
sized piece that may be desirable to
handle.
To construct it, procure a piece Of
pine or oak two inches thick by six
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
FIGS. 2 AND 8.

on an angle SC that the knife or cutter
which is fastened upright in front will
be in advance of the other. This cutter
must be well made of good steel, with
good stout upright ends and well bolted
to the sides so it will project below the
bottom of the runners about 2K inches,
OF whatever thickness is deemed best
to cut the sod. Have it we'll sharpened
across the width. Place the two up
right knives, well sharpened, Just
in advance of the uprights of the
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
FOOD for YOUNG Chickn.

Feed young chickens first light bread
crumbled and moistened with milk for
a few days, then corn bread with
shortening enough to make 1T crumble
well, and after awhile some oatmeal;
then rice or grits. Such feed, if given
in full doses often enough, will make
chicks grow rapidly. They do not need
egg custard or any other dainties.
Plain, nutritious food is best for their
digestion.-Dakota Field and Farm.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
The Dreaded GRIN Germs.

Sir Joseph Lister says ''the grip germ
is the smallest one yet identified"
Other physicians say it is dangerous to
go into a large crowd where the grip is
prevalent, as it is so very contagious.
It may be taken from the clothing of a
patient months after it has been worn,
the germs settling in it and thriving.
'One should never think of kissing an
other who has yer a slight cold, let
alone a tendency toward grip" says one
learned doctor-N. Y. Tribune.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
The Same But DiRerent.

The cheerful alacrity with which a
young mar will guide his sweetheart
toward a millinery shop before they are
married is equaled only by the marvel
Gus skill with which he will sUeer her
fromi it hitter she is his wife.-Tam-
many Times.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
PORTABLE PIG PEN.

portable pen is shown herewith. One
end protects the occupant from sun and
rain. Two trucks made from a board
are screwed to one end, while handles
r placed at the other end. 1t can thus
easily be moved its length every day.
and quite a bit of ground dug up and
fortified during the season. = Farm
Journal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
BIovementa on Foot.

Jinks-There is man who has a mum
Der of movements on foot for making
money.
Binks-Who IS he?
II don't know his name, but he's u
dancing teacher."-N. y. Advertiser.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken OF gripe, l0cs
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Full Of malariaP "MalAcura Choclatso
viii give y u lasting relief. Send postal
card to Malacura Co., st. Louis, for free
trial package. A great chill killer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
On HIS Guard,

DR.. Powder-Ah! How are you to-
day, Mr.. Gimp?
Glimp-Do you ask as an inquirir.g
friend or as my family physician p
Philadelphia North American.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Over 400, 000cured. Why not letNo-To-Bae
regulate or remove your desire tor tobaccof
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, Soc and sl.00, all druggists.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Do brides put a piece of their wedding
cake under their pillow to dream on!-
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

They say that the ostrich can digest stones
and broken glass. We wonder if an ostrich
ever tried to digest an American radish?-
Atchison Globe.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
PORTABLE PIG PEN.

1t Can Easily Re Moved It's Length
Every Day.
Getting the pig out of doors in the
summer is good for the pig, and often
good for the land IN which the pig runs;
but the pigs efforts need direction, or
damage may be done. "A convenient
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

After physicians had given me up, / was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, Viii
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Mrs. Musieus-"Did you have much
trouble in learning to sing SO beautifully"
Miss Frankly-"Yes; especially with the
neighbors."
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Saving does not make nearly everybod,
rich.-Washington Democrat.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

When some people make a fool bargain
themselves, they try to hide it by Dragging
on their Observation-Disclosures Dem
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, Csc.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Some mems only virtue is that they 70 to
bed e~arly.-Washington Democrat.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

Not all the great buffers are poker play
ers.-Atchison Globe.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

PENSIONS "a sss %SS9HSPggsW
Fee for increase u. Rejected claims reopensd.
All laws free. 81 yrs. practice. Success or no fea.
A. Y. Aecornick& 4 s0a, Cihclnnstts o. aadNaaainstea BIC
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
A Characteristic Reply.

The incorruptibiiity of General Walk
er, late president of the Massachuse tts
Institute of Technology, was above all
suspicion. A characteristic anecdote il
told of him by J. J. Spencer in The Re.
view Of Reviews:
At one time, when General Walker
held government position, place
shared in a measure by another, he was
approached with the suggestion that,
since the whole department was under
their control, by working in harmony
they could have whatever they desired.
II have no DESIRES" said General
Walker.
But. general" said his coadjutor,
do you not see that We can push for
ward our friends and relatives into good
places?"
II have no friends" was the reply.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
A Poet Physician,

Hearing Of DR.. Goldsmith g great hu-
mainly, poor woman, who believed
him to be physician. once wrote to
him begging him to prescribe for her
husband, who had lost his appetite and
was altogether in very sad state. The
kind hearted poet Immediately went to
see her, and after some talk with the
man found him almost overwhelmed
with sickness and poverty.
"You shall hear from me in an
hour" said the doctor on leaving, land
I shall send you some pills which l am
sure will do you good.
Before the time was up Goldsmith :
servant brought the poor woman a
small box. which, Oh being opened,
was found to contain 10 guineas, with
the following directions:
ITO be used as necessities require.
Be patient and of good heart. Ram s
Horn.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12

many former acquisitions OF terri
tory to the Union, the majorities
Of population were equally alien
to American institutions with the
present majority in Hawaii. In
deed, America has been contend
ing against majorities-pushing
them aside or assimilating them
ever since the first white settlers
landed on the Atlantic coast.
Provision is made in the scheme
of union for preventing increase
of the alien majority here, and
the civilized minority eligible
for American citizenship will
carry the responsibilities of free
government as we'll, on the aver
age at least, as the people of the
existing States and Territories.
The aforementioned is, at all
events, an objection that will wear
off. With annexation this will
become a white mans country,
with the native Hawaiiaus in pos
session of larger political liberties
than ever they had under their
monarchy
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12

Judge Wilcox makes a material
sac, ifice, not only in his private
business but in his official emolu-
ments, in taking the active judge
ship of the District Court. While
nobody is available who can fill
his shoes as English-Hawaiian
interpreter, it is subject of pub
lie congratulation that kamaaina
of his extensive local knowledge,
unsurpassed familiarity with the
Hawaiian language aud good &C
quaintance with law-he is an
honorary member of the bar
should have consented to admin.
lister justice in the most important
District Court of the Republic.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
Executors Notice.

The undersigned named as execu-
trix In the will of Samuel j. Bailey,
late OF Honolulu, deceased, having
been duly authorized to perform the
duties OF Executrix OF said will by
the Circuit Court Of the First Circuit,
hereby notifies all persons having
claims against the estate OF the said
Samuel J. Bailey, deceased, to present
the same with vouchers duly authen.
ticated, even though the same be se-
cured by mortgage upon real estate, 10
her ut the Office of ]. Alfred Magoon,
Merchant street, Honolulu, within
or such claims will be forever barred
All persons indebted TO said estate
are also notified and directed TO pay
such debts TO the Executrix only.
EMELA PIIPIILANI,
Executrlx under the will Of Samuel
j. Bailey, deceased. 655 Al
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
BY Authority.
Irrigation Notice.

Holders Of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby noti-
fed that the hours for irrigation pur.
poses are from 8 to s o'clock A. NJ. and
from 4 to 8 o'clock p. NJ.
III. Holders of water privileges on
the slopes Of Punchbowl above Green
street, aud In Nuuanu Valley above
School street, are hereby notified that
they will not be restricted to the irri-
CATION hours of to 8 n. m. and to D
y. NJ, but will be allowed to irrigate
whenever sufficient water Is available,
provided that they do not use the wa
ter for irrigation purposes for more
than four hours in every twentv-four.
ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu WAFER Works.
Approved: J. A. KING, Minister OF
Interior.
Honolulu, H. l., June II, 1897.
577-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
The Juvenile Witness.

The late Mr.. Isaac Butt. @. c., M.
p, was fond Of relating two answers
which he himself heard given to the
late Chief Justice LEROY, lord chief
justice Of Ireland, by children. In the
first instance little boy, whose testi-
mony was Of Importance in q case Of
riot between Protestants and Catholics,
was asked what would happen to him
if he did not tell the truth. when l
die, SIR" was the reply, 81 should 90
where the Catholics CO." On a similar
question being put to an intelligent lit
tie girl, she replied, after a pause, 81
suppose should not get my EXPENSES. -
Westminster Gazette.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
Poundmaster's Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the fol.
lowing estrsy has been impOuuded
IN the Government Pound at Makiki,
Honolulu, viz:
One bay mare branded on the right
hind quarter YK, GU the left neck
branded y, white forehead from head
to nose, white marks on the neck,
white spots on the back, four black
legs, white marks on butt Of tail.
And II such estray is not claimed
and all pound charges satisfied on or
before SATURDAY, July "a, 1897, at
IL O'Clock noon, the same will be sold
on that date and hour to the highest
bidder. X. KEKUENE,
Poundmaster.
Honolulu, II. l., July 8, 1897.
654 ct
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
Il Timely Topics
July 4 1897.

The holidays are over and
the community is settling
down to business again. The
three hottest months Of the
year are at hand and many
people are thinking Of discard
ing the use of coal and wood
stoves for the summer. To all
such we can recommend the
well-known and justly popular
BLUE FLAME OIL STOVES, of
which we have just received a
fresh supply. We can furnish
these in three sizes now, the
new size being a smaller and
cheaper edition of the Others.
The Dietz Stove Company
the largest oil stove manufac-
turers in the United States
are now turning out a beauti-
full stove for burning kerosene.
Complete with oven and pots,
ETC., with one, two or three
burners.
In wood or coal burning
stoves we have the celebrated
FISH Err STEEL RANGES. The
PANsY, sizes 6, 7 and 8. The
COLUMBUS, sizes 7 and 8.
The OLIVE and Bono. For
hotels or restaurants we have
a specially suitable one-The
EMPIRE CITY. In this the
oven is very large, the heating
surface exceptionally so, and
the price very low indeed.