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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
BLOODSHED IN PATRICK.
One Man Killed and Two Others
Wounded ia Election rights


STUART, VA. May 26.-Special.-Nlth
two exceptions the election passed OH
quietly Ia Patrick yesterday. county
Clerk &. X. Martin was reelected WIN
out opposition. Commonwealth Attor-
ney j. NJ. Hooker had no opposition. X.
j. Woolwine had practically no opposi-
'tion, as his opponent came out only
few days before the election. The race
for treasurer was very spirited and re-
suited in the election Of ;. n. Dunk.ey,
the present incumbent, by plurality OF
OF f24. All the county officers are Demo-
Gratis.
There was a killing AT Gates store.
Bose Lewis was shot and killed. l.. ID.
McMillion, Jr.. is charged with the crime
and Is now safely lodged in jail. There
was a general row up and the full paru-
cuars have not arrived. The real facts
will be hard 10 ascertain. There IS con-
siderable feeling I'm the matter. but 10
lynching is likely. McMillion made no
effort TO escape, though he had opportu-
nifty to do so.
Also at Nettle Ridge there was shoot
ing scrape. a man Of the name Of Brain
shot a man of the name of Hodges and
broke his leg bystander was also
slightly wounded I'm the leg by another
shot There IS 2 feud between the
Brains and HODGES. None OF these par
ties have been arrested as yet
II will require the official count 20 tell
who have been elected to fll the district
Offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

NEW YORK. May 25.-Captain Judah
Myers, formerly of the Confederate Navy.
died AZ Mont Clair y. j., last night. aged
seyenty-four years. lie was born in Sa-
vannah, Ga. and al the age OF thirteen
enlisted en- the United States Navy. where
he served with honor and distinction. lie
was twice promoted by special act OF
Congress for bravery. When the civil
war broke out. Captain Myers resigned
his commission and started at once for
the South. where DE joined the COnfede-
rate Navy. lie was at once placed in
command of the Huntsville and took
part in every naval engagement with Adj
miral Farraglts fleet below Mobile Cap
tain Myers, TO escape being captured by
the Union ships was obliged 10 scuttle
his ship.
After tho civil war Captain Myers re-
fused TO be reconstructed. ana would not
take tho oath of an alliance TO the
United States The remains Will be taken
10 Savannah. Ca. tomorrow for burial.
Two daughters survive their father.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
WILL CONTEST.
\ James City Can.,datc Dissatisfied
Milh the KeemIl--ncial News.

\ James CITY Ca. 'iuatc Dissatisfied
with the Rc>ult-~ociai News.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May u
SpeciaL-Ar. W. Walker Ware. who was
defeated yesterday in The election Tor
sheriff Of James City county was here
to-day and stated that he expected TO
contest tie election in the city of VIII
liamsburg on the grounds that the bal
lots were Illegal. in that the Electoral
Board had failed 90 print the name of
candidate whose name was properly
certified to the Electoral Board OF tho
clerk.
mir. George Z. Richardson was the
candidate. but the day before election
decided to withdraw.
From Q o'clock tin j o'clock Or.
Lyman b. Wharton. OF the Collere
Faculty. entertained very delightfully."-
his Latin class. Miss Emile Adair. Il
Richmond. niece Of Or. Wharton, was
assisted IN receiving by Misses virginia
Armistead Annie Stubs. Mary Waller
Mercer. Martha Clopton. Emile Chris
tian and Agnes MorecOck. The pink
shades OF many lamps threw soft glow
over the rooms, which were pretiiy dec
grated with roses and ferns. and he
throng If happy faces made the scene
enchanting.
Mrs Lizzie Harrison leaves I'm n few
days for Washington 10 visit relatives.
Miss Mary Garrett has returned after
a delightful visit to Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
MR. GILLIAN ELECTED.
He Defeats the X gular Nominee for
Treasurer in Dinwiddic.

PETERSBURG Nay 2'.-Speclal.-The
County court Of Dinwiddle to-day quash-
ga the new notices Of the Richmond, Pc
torsburg ana Carolina railroad To- certain
Dnwiddie landowners IN condemnation
proceeding because they did not contain
any allegation that an ondcavor had been
made 10 fprec with the owners OF the
land for proper c0mpen alton. The "a u
r1aI company through its counsel Hon.
William =. Kenney. gave notice that the
railroad company would take The case on
an appeal tO tine Circuit Court No work
can be done by the railroad company on
these lands until the Circuit Court shall
haze passed upon the appeal or new no.
tees shall he given. Hon. William i.
MCIlawinc represented the landowners.
y. Gillian independent has defeated
john y. Harris Dem0craD for treasurer
- DinNiddie county by about forty-scven
votes. Mr. Gillian said tonight the re-
tIrns fIom Sutherland's Precinct We're
sin ply ridiculous This precinct only
gave him $ votes. while IL gave Harris 49,
r. Gillian is chief stamp-clerk ion the
United States internal revenue Office in
this city. He was sheriff Of Dinwiddie
from i>Nc Co i>Si and az one time repre-
scented the county of Dinwiddie in the
state Legislature
white man. "a stranger. here. was
tlle suddenly ill on Sycamore street to-
niglr lis screams could be heard for
SON. d.atancc and attracted quite
crowd. he was carried 20 Jail. where he
was ctterded by two physicians.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
INDEPENDENTS IN BRUNSWICK.
Mr.. Buford Defeats Col. Meade Has
kins for Commonwealth Attorney.

I.AWRENCEVILLE. VA. May %
Specialize county election in Bruins
wick county passed off quietly on yester-
day The greatest interest was felt by
all classes of voters and centered chiefly
I'm the contests for the offices Of attorney
for the Commonwealth and clerk or the
County Court.
For the first time in the history OF this
county the Democratic party made nomi-
nations for all county offices.
The convention which assembled on
April 10Th rendered 10 Hon. Z. p. Buford
tho present Commemorative attorney
the nomination for that office. Mr. Blu
ford declined to accept the nomination
unon the ground that the Office OF attor-
nev for the Commonwealth is strictly a
non-politicsl Office and that he was OPP
posed to the introduction Of politics in
county elections The convention then
nominated Colonel Meade Haskins for
Commemorative attorney. r. r. Turn
bull for sheriff, z. r. Lewis for treasurer
r. T. Buford for clerk OF the Circuit
Court. J. b. MailOy for clerk Of the
County Court. Charles Turnbull for COM
missioner OF the revenue Of District No.
l and n. S Mallory for District No. ?.
On April Path court day. Mr.. J. T..
Rawlings announced himself as indepen-
dent candidate for the Office of clerk OF
the County Court.
Tho campaign that ensued was conduct
ed with great vigor and activity.
The returns show that Mr. Buford was
elected over Mr. Haskins by a majority
o., 956 having carried every precinct i'm
the county. and that Mr. Rawlings was
elected over Mr. Mallory by 3o2.
The nominees of the convention for the
offices Of sheriff treasurer and clerk OF
the Circuit Court had no opposition. Those
for commissioner Of the revenue were OPP
posed by John A. Mallory and III. c.
Green. but were elected by majorities VI
S43 and 239 respectively.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
GorfiopSxilIP

GCEDONSviLLr VA, May 25.-s7e-
cial The election yesterday n this place
passed of quietly The interest centered
In n contest with two tickets for the
Board OF Trustees OF the town govern
ment for the next two years and resulted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCO-
pal church, South (Grace street between
Fourth and Fifth Rev. ". Y. TUDOR,
Sl5 +. NJ. by me pastor. At S.l5 II. NJ,
sermon before the Ladies' Hollywood Me
mortal Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

IN the election Of new board. as follows:
Captain T.. J.. Barbour and Messrs. W. o.
Blakey, II. II. Harris, J. c. Bailey. John
a. Noble, W. G. Scott and G.. ". Runkle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

THE MONUMENTAL CHURCH pro
testant EpiscopaD, Broad street below
Twelfth, Rev. WILLIAM ALEXANDER
BARR. rector.-Seryices: Sundays al IL
A. NJ and ) =. NJ Holy Communion the
nrst Sunday in the month at IL A. NJ
and third Sunday at $50 y. NJ. Is
81. PAUL'S CHURCH.-REV. WA. NJ
DAME. rector of Memorial church, Balti-
more, will preach Sunday morning al IL
O clOck and evening at S.lJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

BROAD STREET VI r. Il II O - ] T
church corner OF Broad ana Tenth
streetsl.- sunday school at $3.50 A. NJ.
Preaching az n a. NJ. and $50 +. NJ. by
TIE pastor. Rev. ". 9. sIAhR, II. -,
Refused To Answer Al night "A eau
ton for the coming summer 4 cordial
welcome 10 an.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
corner OF Madison ana Grace streets).-
Preaching az ii a. NJ. Sunday by Rev. r.
l.. CAMPBELL. -. D.. and IN the evening
by Rev. JAMES II. McNElLLI, d. D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST
church. Rev. f.. A. POTTS. pastor
Preaching al IL a. NJ. by Rev G.. ;. NJ
LEE, OF Augusta county, Va. Children S
Day exercises at J.. 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
corner Twenty-sixth and Broad streets,
Rev. CHARLES II. HYDE pastoral II
A. Nj, Chldren's Day service. Address by
Rev. G. w. BULL, OF Atlanta. Ga. West
minister League service AT 100 p. NJ.
Preaching by Rev. \. II. kIPPAN at SIS.
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT pres
byterian), Rev J. CALVIN STEWART.
pastor.-PTeaching at II a. NJ. by Rev.
ALEXANDER SPRUNT, ID. D.. of South
y. LLOYD. missionary 10 Choctaw In
dams. Midweek service Wednesday at
: - +. NJ Sabbath school az $3.50 A. NJ.
The seats are free 10 all. Come and wor-
ship with us.
sEVENTH-sTREET TRISTAN
church Corner Seventh and Grace
Streets preaching Sunday at IL a. NJ.
and $40 i. NJ. by KEY. > X. MAAW ELL.
Morning subject. "A Paradox that Is
Ss.tns a.ry True Evening subject:
Seats free and all cordially welcomed
LIFE AND ADVENT CHRISTIAN
church (keservOir near Taylor street,
~ Evening subject The Reward OF
me righteous and the Wicked" Sunday
s sca at 9:l5 4: NJ Prayer and confer
g pit meeting wednesday at s:15 j. NJ.
hio,e study Thursday at S:lJ L. NJ. A
cordial welcome to all.
SOLDIERS HOME CHAPBIA-sER-
vices Sunday at IL A. NJ. conducted by
the students OF Richmond College Again
AZ , : I: NJ, preaching by DR. J. WILLIAM
ICSEPH 7. HART Of Richmond college.
Wv. '9uelsg eMfTr 1Irp 0y Mes
cHRIsTADELPHIAN EccLEsIA Gee
sixth streets).-Services Sunday at IL A.
YrisaaTL. Peter. III. u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Services al II A. NJ. and +. NJ Rev
W. L. CAVE ID. D, OF Paducah. Ky, vii
preach at both services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
|. CAPITAL.

AMOUNT capital stock s.bsGri6ed "a 6
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

PARK-PLACE N. j.. CHURCH COR
ner zine and west Franklin streets. Rev
THOS y. POTTS, Pm. H., ID. d., pastor.-
services al III ~. vi. and oIo l.. NJ.
Al ii a. Vi. Will Ue Cnldren's Day cele-
bfauOn. Al S.lJ +. NJ, preaching by Kew.
j. LOWELL GARLAND. j.. II. a cordial
invitation 10 al 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

President-MAsON \. STONE. ,,c
Assistant secretary-WALTER b. WARD; >.,,r- ,-o-,.
Principal Ofiice-l6 BROADWAY Cld,i VI NEW iOiNN'
Organized IncOrpOrated-May D. ItS4.
Commenced Buslness-JANUAK1 j. boo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
CHUaCH NOTICES.

FIRST BAPTIsT.-REV. GEORGE
COOPER, d. D.. pastor will preach al
II a. NJ. Under The Rod into the Cow
enant." al SD T.. NJ Loved into Obedi-
ence." Bible school at $3.50 a. VI. Young
Peoples Union at $50 l.. NJ. All made
cordially welcome.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH COR
ner sixth and MainJ.-The usual services
Sunday al II a. VI. and $40 J.. NJ, con-
ducted by the pastor, Rev. ". j.. j..
SMITH j.. j..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
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WON INSURANCE COMPANY.

(, 3BENWGCH INSURANCE COMIANl
ANIMAL. Tr11,vr ENDING DECEMBER
C0NIiTi6N OF THE GREENMIcH INSURANCE
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

ABINGDON. VA, May 26-spccial.-
The election in Washington county re-
suited I'm the election Of Robert T. Cum
mings for county clerk. John NJ. Creger
Circuit court clerk; Joel w. Hortensteine
sheriff: 7. J. Davenport. Commonwsalth's
attorney: 5. NJ Withers. treasurer; John
Maiden and John Roberts, commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27

DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR
AMOUNT actuai mp p pous Years. ~ xsoss
Cwfeh on losses o.
ars)
seeYSSd fetal dednetos h1n@
70. amount mai, during the wear for losses m le9
Cash DIVIDENDS asiaa'3
for and all other charges Of officers oeA ~ irsos
PAID diocaitax in Ell
A
Disbursements during the year rwsy
BUSINESS DURING THE YfAR psk,
S.
MASON A. STONE
OF New. Yok-s"'
isealof %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27


CHATHAM. VA, May S.-Special-It
Will take an oficial count to tell what
county officers are elected IN Pittsylva-
MIA county. The election in Chatham
was one OF the most exciting ever known
hore.
II may be safely estimated that w
4. Shepherd present incumbent, is elected
over Fitzgerald by 1000 majority for
County Court Clerk; S. $. Hunt, present
encun.bent over c. G.. Watson by 5000
for Circuit Court Clerk; II. Dillard. Jr.
present encumbent over G.. r. Rison, by
/ 200 ror Commemorative Attorney: G..
II. Walden. present encumbent. over j. H.
Pigg. Republican, by CSC for treasurer. and
] G shesorse over J. L. Carter for
sheriff from 30 10 100 majority. Garter
announced himself after the death OF the
late sheriff. w. ]. overbey.
In the seven districts there are perhaps
four new supervisors elected; in the Sec
ond and Fourth districts new commits.
siorers OF the revenue are elected
The election ~ Mayo and courcilrnea
IN Chatham was also contested strongly:
A larger vote was polled than usual. W.
NJ Tredwsy, Jr.. was elected Mayor over
w. T. Hurt. present encumbent. and w
N. stithi onlx two OF the old Council
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Berlin has lis music schools.
The statue of Schumann will be dedi-
Gated at Zwickau, June s, 1909. the
nineteenth anniversary of his birth.
Patti, the famous '~cellist, is living in
retirement at his villa at Bergamo, his
birthplace. He is now &c years old.
Verdi is busy with Il new opera King
Lear" Before it is published, a few
of his intimate friends will have the
privilege of hearing it.
The vocal craze of the season bids
fair TO be "In a Persian Garden" a
musical setting of the "Rubaiyat' of
Omar Khayyam, by Liza Lehman.
a new opera house in ST. Petersburg.
to be built under the patronage of the
czar, is to 5 about $4.G1@, 600. Like
the Bayreulh theater, it will have a
concealed orchestra.
That the Boston symphony orches-
ira has u strong hold on the people of
that city is shown by the fact that 1925
was bid for a certain seat. This with
SIP for a season ticket. makes 1897.
Cesar Thompson. the famous violin
list, is a great advocate of the value of
c~alisthenics and special exercise for de-
veloping the muscles used in playing,
and insists upon such practice BY all
his new pupils.
Edward Lloyd, the well-known Eng
fish 0ratorio and concert tenor, who
has sung in this country. Il
series of farewell concerts prior to his
retirement from public work. He is 81
years old.
Mr.. Edward Baxter Perry, the blind
pianist. is making an extensive tour of
the United States. He has just re-
turned from abroad. q"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

HI SENATORIAL INSTINCT.
A Detroit Cat That Was LIkened
Unto the Luxurious
StateAman.

81 guess l just about have the blue-ribbon
cat story declared one OF the employees at
a Detroit depot. I'VE had a big tom here
that was a tavOrite for months. He never
did anything worse than to whip an occa-
sional dog that came prowling about, or
scratch some kid that wanted to carry him
off. But he became fat, lazy, self-important
and impudent. He asserted a right to be
on top of the desks, and resented the noise
of a typewriter when he wanted to take his
afternoon nap.
80 another of the boys and myself slipped
Tom into a box car, and sent him to Chicago.
There was no chance for him to escape, for it
was a tight box car, with the doors sealed,
and billed through.
Two weeks later there came a carload of
furniture from Chicago, and after it had
been shunted to q side track the work of I'M
loading was begun. The men scattered when
they saw a pair of fiery eyes working toward
them through chair legs and over carpet
rolls. While they were arming themselves
with coupling pins in order to resist the at
tack of some wild %'critter. a long, lean and
hungrylooking cat sprang out, blinked till
he became accustomed to the light and then
trotted - my office. There he gave me an
ugly leer, winked at the clerks and curled
up on a window sill in the sun. ! accepted
old Tom and now call him Senator"
why Senator?"
because he knew a good thing and was
so anxious to get back."-Detroit Free Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
COULDN'T FOOL HIM.
How a COIOred Boy Knew Joseph
Jefferson Was Not a Cir
Gus Rider.

Joseph Jefferson and his son Tom were
walking home from a duck hunt on his plan
tation in Louisiana one evening, when one
of the Colored boys asked Tom what he did
in the show. Tom said:
GO up, john, and ask him. he'll tell
you"
The colored boy went up to Mr.. Jefferson
and said:
Mr.. Joe, will o be mad if I axed you
No, John, what it isl" said Mr.. Jeffer-
son..
What do you do in de show?"
Mr.. Jefferson replied that it would be
rather difficult for him to explain to him
what his particular line of business was.
We'll" said John, "dus yer swallow
knives?'
Mr.. Jefferson told him he had no talent
whatever in that direction.
Well, yer son told me yed swallowed
knives and forks and fire, and de Lor' knows
what all, and | believe he was jest foolin'
me-"
Mr.: Jefferson agreed with him, saying
that his son was quite capable of it.
well, dere's one thing certain" said
John, yer dom act in de circus"
Mr.. Jefferson asked him how he could be
sure of that. John burst Into an immod,
crate fit of laughter.
80, no; no sir! Yer can't fool me on dat.
I've seen yer get on a horse-yer amt no
circus actor."-Boston Globe.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
How 1t Happened.

The police magistrate eyed the priosner
sternly.
you were arrested" he said, 'for as.
s%aulting the player OF a street piano. What
is your defense!''
"Well, your honor, l was just getting
home after having been out all night with a
sick friend. My wife was waiting for me
in no friendly frame of mind. The dago
came along and started playing 'There,n Be
a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, SO
l took it as a personal matter and proceeded
to put a dent in his features. The cops hur-
ried up and piRched the dago and his piano.
and l."
"Well, you?" urged his honor. :,
81 was carried away with the music" said
the prisoner, sadly.-Baltimore American.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
Beware of Ointnents for CRtaPrl
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J.. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
o., contains no mercury, and is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen,
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testi,
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Regular Frequenter tat public n
brary)-I want to get a history of the
Black Hawk war, and l can't find it in
the catalogue. Have you such a boob?
Attendant think so. Look under
the head of "ornithology."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

American Heiress-All is over be
tween us, sir. l heard Gen. KnowaIl
say you were no count.
Count Dollarseek-Ah, but you hat
made meestake. Gen. Knowall not say
l no count, he say l was no account.
American Heiress-Ohi am yours.
N. Y. Weekly.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Philanthropic Matron-It was pow
erty hat drove you to drink. was it
not, my poor man?
Tuffold Knutt-No, ma'nm. Hits
mostly poverty wot keeps me I'm
drinkin', ma'am.-Chicago Tribune.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
Nav Brinr 40 ThIs CountrR.

May HF1n8 LepFOSY 70 THIS C0uhTEA
1t is pointed out that the United States
soldiers in Hawaiimay contract leprosy there,
and bring it to this country when they
return. While leprosy is much to be dreaded,
there are a thousand times as many victims
to stomach disorders and blood diseases, but
there is a cure for them in Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. Other common ailments that
the Bitters are a specific for are malaria, fe-
yer and ague. Sold at all drug stores.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
A Fiela nay for Both Partie..

she-People talk Of Sunday being a
day Of rest, and yet look at the way
the poor women have to work to get
their husbands to go to church.
He-Yes, and yet look at the way the
poor husbands have to work to get out
Of going.-Brooklyn Life.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
Too sIck for schnnl.

There was a very little boy wading up
10 the ankles in muddy water one after
noon when a passing gentleman said
to him: "Why aren't you AZ school,
young mHn?"
Zoos I've got the %whooping cough"
he eXPlained.-Cincinnat Commercial
Gazette.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Hasn't she a past? 2" inquired the Cos
Hipy man.
"Yes," answered the sensational ac-
treas, shut it isn't Of muGh use to her.
Somehow she doesn't seem able to get
any of il into the newspapers."-Wash-
iRgtou Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Askins-What has caused the change
in Maj. StifE's appearance, of late? He
used to ooh like one born to command.
Grimshaw-He is married now, and
has made the discovery that he wasn't
born for any such purpose.--Puck.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
A way of Escape.

Flooding Paul-Say, Weary, what's
Ser reasons fer wantin' ter be cremated
shen yez die?
= Neary Walker-Yer know that Satan
aasrs fnds some work fer idle hands
~ do.-N. Y. Journal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Miss Jackson-Dese am nah new
photographs, Mistah johnson. Don't
go fink dey makes me out a fright?
Mr.. Johnson (effusivel-)-No, indeed,
] don't, Miss jackson! Dey makes yo'
out positively g~ood-looking, and dat's
a factI-Puck.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

h tried 20 get rid of the frog in hi
throat
BY keeping his larynx with liquor afoat;
Now frogs do not vex him. but oft he
computes
The number and size of the snakes in hi
boots"
Il. l.. w, Bulletin,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

First Plague ton the way to a city)-
What are you?
Second Plague (traveling in the same
direction)-I am a Common Cold.
First Plague iloftily)-You might az
we'll stay away. Nobody recognizes you
any more. l am the Grip.-N. Y,
Weekly,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Bill-What do you reckon that doctor
Jumps me all over de chest fer?
Jake-Tryin' to see how much dough you
had in your inside pocket, of course.-Cin-
cinnati ENQUIRER.