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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

She told Thevet that after the hrst
two months the demons came to her
no more, Entil she was left wholly
alone; then they renewed their visits,
but not continuously, and she felt less
fear. Thevet also records of her this
touching confession, that when the
time came for her to embark, in the
Breton ship for home, there came over
her a strong impulse to refuse the em-
harkation, but rather to die in that
solitary place, as her husband, her
child. and her servant had already died.
This profound touch of human nature
does more than anything else to con-
firm the tale as substantially true. Ger
tain it is that the lonely island which
appeared so long on the old maps as the
Isle of Demons ("I'Isola de Demoni'')
appears differently in later oaes as the
Ladys Island C'l'Isle de la Demoi-
selle'').
Princess Marguerite Of Navarro, who
died in 154o, seems also to have known
her namesake at her retreat in PERI
CORD, gives some variations from
Thevet's story, and describes her as
having been put on shore with her hus-
band because of frauds which he had
practiced on Roberval; nor does she
speak of the nurse or of the child. But
she gives similar description Of Mar
guerite's stay on the island after his
death, and says, that although she
lived what might seem a bestial life as
to her body, it was life wholly angelic
as regarded her soul c'ainsi vivant,
quaint au corps, de vie bestialc, ct quaint
l'esprit. de vie angelicque'). She had,
the princess also says, a mind cheerful
and content, in a body emaciated and
half dead. She was afterward received
with great honor in France, according
TO the princess. and was encouraged to
establish a school for little children.
where she taught reading and writing
to the daughters of high-born families
"And by this honest industry" says the
princess, she supported herself during
the remainer of her life, having no
other wish than to exhort every one to
love and confidence toward God. offer
ing them as an example, the great pity
which He had shown for her. A coz
densed selection from the Taies of the
Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic. tie
Macmillan Co.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
About FTOstBite.

Frostbite may be effected very
quickly. the ear becoming so cold as
to lose its sensibility. Those who are to
be exposed for an extended period in
very cold weather should be careful. to
cover their ears. l speak for emer-
Gency only, says Trained Mothe. hood.
and do not wish to be understood as
advocating the pampering of any par
ticular organ; clothing should be uni
formly distributed over the body. The
covering need not be heavy. as a rule,
the thickness of a linen handkerchief
cuts the cold from the ear. and serves
the purpose. When frostbite has oc-
CURED, do not make the mistake of
applying warmth suddenly. The ear
will appear white, and will be insensi-
BILE to the touch. Gentle friction with
ice or snow, until sensibility has re-
turned, will prevent sudden inhamma-
ton, and later warmth may be en-
ployed-Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
une.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
PROTECT THE ELEPHANT.
A Frenchman's Appeal for the AEFt-
cultural Interests of Gem
traI Africa.

A learned Frenchman, N. BOurdarie,
has made the discovery that if matters
keep on in Central Africa as they have
been going of late, there will soon be
no more elephants left for circuses or
anything else. This gentleman has been
appealing to the French government
and the king of the Belgians for assist
ance. Every year, he says, 10000 eie-
plants are killed in Africa for the sake
of their ivory. and he fears that, like,
the buffalo in America, these animals
will become exterminated if something
is not done to limit the am Der killed.
He considers that the elephant, instead
of being destroyed. should be protect
ed to serve the future agriculturists OF
the newly developing Central AfliLa, a
the elephant is the only animal that can
work in these regions.
In the meantime ivory is still an i'm
portant article of commerce in Central
Africa, and the problem of how to get
the ivory without killing the elephant
continues to be unsolved. The quanti-
ty of ivory used in year for CONNER
cial purposes is about 10000 pounds,
of which three-quarters is used in Eu-
rope and less than ten per cent. in ths
CnitedA States. The largest cOnsum.
ing market for ivory is the city of Shelf
field, in England. and the ivory used
there is part of the enormous material
needed in the manufacture of cutlery.
1t is needed for the handles of knives
and forks, and some ivory is worked
into decorative ornaments, too. though
the quantity in Sheffield is not very
large. The problem of how to keep up
the supply of ivory without extermi-
mating the elephants whose tusks sup
ply it has been under consideration for
number of years. The elephant is a
long-lived animal. one of the longest
lived, in fact. and a baby elephant re-
mains a baby elephant until the age OF
30. The average attained by an ele
phant is $50 years. and an elephant 200
years old. dating back to the seven
teenth century, perhaps,is not unusual,
As consequence of these conditions
the killing of an elephant to secure
ivory the ivory found on an ordinary
elephant weighs about 100 pounds ard
Is worth $300--is a much more seFtons
natter than. would be the. killing a
fany other beast of burden-an OK. horse
or camel, for instance. the prospectiv,
ages OF which are 25. 80 and 40 years
As the central part of Africa is beirg
opened to material development, as a
railroad, even, is seriously proposed
to connect Egypt with the Cape oi
Good Hope. and European armies are
overrunning and establishing perma'
nent settlements in regions which a
few years ago were called the unknown
territory of Africa. the loss of the ele.
plants is a serious one. and, as much
of the Congo territory is under the pre-
lection of the king of the Belgians, an
appeal has naturally been made to the
Brussels government for action to pro-
vent the killing of so many elephants
for their ivory.-N. Y. Sun.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
A CHEAP FRUIT PUDDING.
How to Prepare a Delicious Yet EcO-
nOmlcnl Dish for
Dessert.

very delicious and inexpensive
boiled fruit pudding is made as follows:
Stem and stone cupful of raisins Add
a cupful of well-prepared currants and
a quarter of a pound of citron. Sift a
teaspoonful of soda twice with three
cupfuls of flour. Rub through the -four
A piece of butter the size of an egg. Add
IA cupful of water and cupful of mo-
lasses, and beat well. Put in the fruit,
and add enough extra -four to make
batter as stiff as you can stir it. Put
the pudding in two-quart tin pail, well
btttered for the occasion, and let it
boil steadily in a pot well filled with
water for four hours. 1t is an iT1prove-
ment to the pudding to coat the but
tered surface of the pail with sugar be-
fore putting it in. Throw a tablespoon
full of granulated sugar into the pail
after buttering it, and toss the sugar
about, allowing it to cling to the better
until the surface is we'll coated. This
makes a shiny coat to this extremely
economical pudding.
The following hard sauce is an ex-
c"llent one to serve with the pudding:
Rub to cream half cupful of soft
cned butter and a cupful of granulated
sugar. When the mass is creamy add
teaspoonfnl of lemon extract or orange
extract and little nutmeg. Pile the
sauce in a light pyramid and set it in
q cold place to harden. A tablespoon
full of sugar mixed over the FIRE with
few drops of water in frying pan until
it has turned a rich, dark brown, will
give a caramel flavor. 1t cannot be
used in hard sauce, however but must
be melted by adding half cupful of
water, and stirring it until the caramel
melts. When this is added u the hard
sauce with nutmeg alone for favoring
il makes rich liquid sauce of fine
faVOr-N Y Tribune
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
DAY DREAMS.

Said he: II viii build us a castls5
And In grandeur none shall excel
When the work is fully completed,
Dear love- we will go there to dwell
Let us choose for our site the rainbow
That o'erhangs this old earth SO far,
For surely in that elysium
No one can our happiness mar"
They both gazed with infinite rapture,
AS brighter the fair vision grew,
Till their hearts were filled with gladness
That was restfuly sweet and new.
For there In the tints of the rainbow
A glimpse of the Artist they caught
AND their eyes were dazzled with splendor;
At last they had found what they sought!
His smile on the canvas of Heaven
Reflected the glow and the light.
And His dear eyes, so full of luster,
Flashed forth with a radiance bright.
Until every shadow of the rainbow
by His skill was perfectly wrought
In a castle of matChless glory
That sclipsed the most sanguine thought
Alas! for the waking of dreamersI
cloud cha sed the rainbow away,
And ruthlessly buried the castle
With all it's gorgeous array.
But the sun peered out of his chamber
And bade all the rain drops to cease;
4 dove fluttered down by the dreamers,
And 10! left a message of peace.
Louise +. Dew, in Ladies' Illustrated
Journal
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
FRILLs OF FASHION.
Some of the Latest Ideas in HeaaEeaR
for DeYOtees of
Dress.

Bright coIored velvet is a coLspicu~
Gus feature of millinery this season,
and to this is added all sorts of unique
designs in ornaments Of gold, steel and
rhinestones combined with pearls and
various colored jewels.
The delicate beauty of the bunch of
real vioIets which my young woman
wears this season is enhanced by a tiny
lace handkerchief arranged tastefully
at the back to protect the gown and
tied with narrow. white ribbon.
A Mauser bullet of gold tipped with
diamond is one of the novelties in hat
pins.
Among the new dress materials are
several varieties in rep, which is mix
ture of silk and wool.
Reddish purple violets are the favor
ties in millinery and in velvet blossoms.
The coloring is exquisite.
Navy hat bands, sewed together with
the gilt lettering prettily arranged,
make pretty sofa pillows.
Hoods for evening wear have made
their appearance in the shops. They
are made of quantity tlCwered silk and
AIACu WIN Sd tIhs lul IIuS DdCh rum tLlG
face after the manner of an old-time
sunbOnnet.
Some of the new evening wraps are
supplemented by a hood lined with
white or some delicate shade, and worn
as a head covering. 1t may be friIled
with lace to make a pretty frame for
the face. or cut with point which fas-
tens over the high coiffure, but in either
case it is vastly becoming.
Handkerchiefs embroidered with a
color seem to be coming into favor. or
rather fashion, again. Some have tiny
scallops embroidered with color. but
the prettiest fancy is a small knot of
violets in their natural color, embroid-
cred in one corner.
Wells of Russian net. with a gauze
band at the edge and tiny velvet balls
falling below. are one OF the season 3
novelties.
Three-eornered felt hats are very
much the fashion, especially with tailor
gowns. The brims are covered with vel
vet in contrasting color or pioings Of
satin, and a rosette with quill IS the
only trimming necessary IN. z. Sun.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

\ poor little street arab was brought
into the hospital by the police. lie had
been run over by an omnibus, and was
badly injured. The chaplain was sent
for. as it was thought improbable that
the boy would live many hours. With
little tact the chaplain began the inter-
view thus: MY boy, the doctors think
you are very much hurt. Have you
been a good little boy?"
Boy tmuch bored)-You git aout!
Chaplain (shocked) am afraid
you are not a good little boy, ana you
know you may perhaps be going to
die.
Boy (anXious to end the interview
Well, faint none O your business, any
'ow. Wot's me death got to do with
you? Ave you got pal in the cortfin
line?
Ii is pleasant to be able to relate that
this boy finally recovered.-Cornhill
Magazine.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
BONES INSTEAD OF GOLD.
A Mining Syndicate Learns That a
GeOIOEist's Map Is Wrong in Its
Location of Mine.

Sometimes a man of talent is con-
cealed behind dull exterior. Some
months ago a Mexican from Sonora was
employed as woodchopper at Phoenix.
Ariz. He was very good wooCchop-
per. and by his efficiency. in that pro-
fession alone he won the confidence
and respect of his employer. 1t trans
pired, though. that he was something
more than woodchopper. He was a
man of geographical information and a
past master in the art of map drawing.
He put sample of his work on eXhibi-
tion and it commanded rapt attention.
1t represented section of Sonora in
the vicinity of Magdalena, and it con-
tanned the designation of a spot mark
ing the site of a mine of marvellous
wealth. He had been there and knew
all about it. The existence of the map
and mine became known to a dozen of
the wisest, best and foremost men of
Phoenix. They gave the Mexican all
the consideration he desired, and then
formed a syndicate for the rediscovery
and development of the mine, for the
Mexican's glowing description of
which convinced them that they had
the world by the tail on a 30 per cent.
grade, pulling downward. Some weeks
later a member of the syndicate, the
Mexican and the map went to Sonora
to give it another yank. The member
Of the syndicate returned later alone.
He s:iruitted to the other members of
the syndicate that startling discovery
had been made. The spot designated
on the map as the site of the mine was
easily located. They sunk a shaft and
came upon some human bones. Then
they drifted among more; and ho~.ng
exhausted that pocket they estimated
that they had bones enough for 16 skel-
etons. Thinking there might be an.
error they prospected for awhile in the
vicinity. Nearly every shaft led to
deposit of bones, Until the conviction
was finally forced upon them that they
were mining in graveyard. 1t was so
old graveyard that all surface indica-
tions had long since disappeared, so
that it couldn't be the mining site the
Mexican had in mind when he construct
ed his map. The syndicate is not vet
discouraged; it believes that mine is
somewhere in that eigbborhooG, but
that the bearings are wrong.-Chihua.
hua Enterprise.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
sALoME's DANCING.
Marvellous Measures That Forced
King HerOd to Yield Up the
Head of John the Baptist.

James Tissot has. in his remarkable
pictures illustrating the life of Christ
offered a striking version of the dance
of Salome before Herod. Many and
famous artists before him nave given
theiE. idea Of that astonishing dance,
the sorfeit of which was the head of
john the Baptist. Tissot follows none
of hem nor their Traditions, but
Sa a.ple be gaints y gngeg before Herad
on her hands. her feet in the air. liz
stead of light drapery of gauze. she
is swathed from chin to toes in close
heavy y-embroidered garments. The
silk trousers common to all oriental
women are caught snugly about her
ankles, her feet are naked, and her
head, oiled, curled, and heavy with
ponatums, is gorgeously dressed
Only her arms are bare, and yet they
are resplendent with bracelets. while
her face is artfully painted. the eyes
so darkened about as to give them a
mysterious languishing expression.
This is assuredly the way SalOlne
danced her famous measure, says Mr..
y
her part was required in order to excite
Herod TO the pitch of enthusiasm and
extravaganza he reached. An abund-
ance of beautiful and skilled dancers
were invariably at the kings command.
IN consequence a peculiarly brilliant
effort was needed for Salome to achieve
her end, which she did by admirably
afrAysV It, l.. : I
rObatic dances that are to this day
known and practiced in some parts Of
the east.
Only a woman with marvelously
supple body and muscles of steel can
go through these figures, and the pro-
fessional contortionists in our circuses
more narly give US the idea of what
sSalome's movements must have been.
She, however, danced undoubtedly al
kernately on hands and feet to inspir-
Rg music, keeping time with the tink-
ling of the silver bangles on her arms,
walking on her hands among a maze
cffeggs, swaying and leaping with
swoFd points touching her eyelids
giving her 1.-THE body the motions of a
serpent, and all the while watching
the half-drunken king with her
strangely painted eyes until she had
brought him to the required pitch of
reckless passion.
Certainly Mr.. Tissot's arguments are
very unique, and, furthermore, he
points out that in the famous church in
Rouen, among the exquisite mediae-
val sculptures that decorate it, is
small stone Salome dancing on her
hands before Herod. This shows that
one brother artist was impressed by
the same conviction. for, as Mr.. Tissot
says, dancing among the orientals takes
the place as a religious and festive rite
that singing does among the occi-
dentals. The Hebrews danced in yhe
most sacred professions, as we'll as in
the most Joyous. invenring an infinite
variety of significant figures, so amaz-
Ing indeed that in one sculptured rep
resentation of religious procession
dancer is shown with his thumbs in
his teeth rolling along in a series of
somersaults. Cleveland Leader.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
A COUNTRY CLERGYMAN.
HIS Visit to His Bishop and the Un-
pIeaBaAt discovery He
bfudr.


An old clergyman who had held
cure in the depths of the country for
the greater part of his life had occasion
10 consult his bishop on a certain mat
ter, and, in answer to his letter. re-
ceiyed an invitation TO sleep the night
at the palace. For 40 or so years he had
practically led the life of recluse and
1t was after many cogitations that he
decided to take the journey TO the
other end of the diocese where the
bishop lived. He arrived Just in time
for five o'clock tea, a meal to which he
was a complete stranger. After tea.
the bishop asked him to accompany
Linn TO evensong. When they returned
to the house, the bishop. rcmarking
that it was quite time they went up
stairs, lit candle and showed his guest
to his room. 1t was then just seven
o'clock. and though the old clergyman
thought it was rather early To retire,
still, admiring the bishop for such sim
pie habits. he prepared for bed. He had
sleep, wishing he had eaten little more
tea, when a booming noise rang
through the house and smote upon his
ear. Quick as thought he sprang from
his bed, and shouting Fire" at the top
of his voice. rushed out on to the land.
ing just in time to meet the bishop,
with a lady on his arm, going down to
dinner. The sequel to the story has
never been divulged, and, as have said,
this is not a personal "reminiscences
Cornhill Magazine.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
Re,vnre This Wasn.

The chronological editor of Para
newspaper has swelled the already un-
equaled list of Brszil's noXious in
sects with a remarkable discovery.
The new pest is wasp with spiral
sting of unusual proportions. The in
sect furthermore lives in phosphorus
region, and its sting has the effect of
IN ORIGINATING the victim in such a man
rer that every thing he tastes and
smells has flavor OF phosphorus.-N.
\. Sun.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
one for the legal Fraternity.

Two old Wigtownshire farmers were
recently sitting in bar parlor enjoy
ing a social dram and discoursing on
things, in general. At last, just prior
to the breaking up of their confab, one
of them remarked: Il wonder, John.
why it was that Mr.. Briefs" Ga gentle
man who had been a resident in the
county town) gave up his lucrative
law business in the latter years of mis-
life?" Maybe, Jeames, quite seriously
replied his friend. maybe it was be,
cause he wudBa like to dee a lawyerI"
Stray STORIES.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18
Lfttlc ConsoEation.

Did the minister say anything com.
fo1ting?" asked the neighbor of the
widow recently bereaved.
Indeed, he didn't" was the quick re-
ply, HE said my husband was better
off."-Yonkers Statesman,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1899-02-18

Luplnuders Swift on skates,
A LaPlaHGer will often skate 1ap miles
In a day,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-01-19
The Southern Railway system.

This Is the only southern line having
the general Office Of its entire system To-
Gated In Washington. The general Office
building Of this system ID situated at 1 800
Pennsylvania Avenue. This Is no small
advantage to passengers going from any
point iu tho south and stopping at Wash
ington en- route, because they can always
be assured of receiving In this way from
the Southern Railway the very best and
most satisfactory attention. Here most
passengers going to and through WASH
ington prefer that their tickets read, "Via
the Southern Railway" as Of course, this
great system always offers the very best
through trains between Washington and
all points south and southwest.
Journeyins between any point u,h
aud the northeast you will naturally de-
eide to go via Washington. aad hence
quite as naturally, will prefer to take she
NEST delightful and shortest route, viz:
the Southern Railway, which extends
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-01-19

from Washington, along the charming
mountain sections Of Virginia and North
Carolina, and uniies At Charleston, i. q.
with the Florida Central and Peninsula
X X. via Savannah and Jacksonville.
Auxiliary tours are provided At small
cost 10 the patrons Of the Southern Rail.
way, TO enjoy detour through the grand
mountain scenery OF Western North Ca T
olina--the "a Land Of the Sky "--embrac-
ing AsheyIlle, Hot Springs, and many
other points OF special interest reached
by the Southern Railway.
Luxurious drawing room cars, through
between New York, Washington and
Jacksonville. Similar arrangements also
for Florida tourists who may desire TO
visit Brunswick by the sea.
All the through lines of the Southern
Railway system penetrating southern
states, coneyrge 81 Washington, the beau
tIful capital Of the Nation, upon quickest
trains and through picturesque coun
/ try--twice daily through from New Or
leans. via Mobile. Montgomery, Atlanta
Charlotte, DanVille, Lynchburg, direct 10
Washington. From Memphis two lines,
one from Birmingham, Admission, Allan
\
"a, Lyncbburg, direct to Washington TO
New York, the other via Chattanooga,
Knoxville and Bristol direct TO Washing
ton. From Asheville and the Land oi
the sky via Salisbury, Danvilie and
I.ynchburg, direct 10 Washington and
New York. Then from Tampa. Fla, via
Jacksonville. Savannah, Columbia. Char.
lntie aud Lynchburg, direct 20 Washing
ton and New YORK.
Similar connecISg service from oil
points In the SOUTH; 50 that II matters
not from what point yon start, II yeu
are going 10 or through Washington, Il
will be 10 your interest 10 see that your
tickets read, "via the Southern Railway
Detailed information, cheerfully fur
nished by any ticket agent 10 the South
particularly hy the afents Of the South
efn Railway Company.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-01-19

The benefits growing out Of the admir-
able graded schools Of Durham are nu-
merous aud far reaching, aud nothing
has proved such "a drawing card" In
our growth and progress This fact Il
almost daily proved By one or more fam
lilies moving hero from neighborlng
counties 10 secure educational advantages
ii nominal cost for their children. This
exodus from the country, TO Durham
has assured proportions little dreamed ol
.. the time Durham appropriated s20,0Ot
for the establishment Of her graded
schools.
In many respects u has proved 10 b
the beat endowment ever conferred upor
Durham. a... IT,
Il affords most impressive object les
son 10 every municipality In North Caro-
lima.