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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
THE GAME LAW.

AS the new game law has been the
subject Of much discussion among the
people Of this section, Of late, and as
many different opinions have been ex-
pressed concerning the operation Of
said law, The COURIER has made an
effort this week to ascertain how the
legal fraternity of Houma regarded
the law, and in what respect our law
officers proposed to enforce the law.
The impression has gained ground
with some parties, that, under the
new law no hunting of game for the
market would be- permitted. This is
an entirely erroneous impression.
A well-known member of the Houma
bar who assures US that the other
members take the same view of the
law that he does furnishes The
COURIER with the following infOrma-
ton /:
EDITOR COURIER :-Iu as much as II
great deal of anxiety exists umOng the
hunters of our parish regarding the new
game law, hand you IL synopsis of Act
lI9 Of 1900.
Read section by section this act is a
bundle of absurdities, but Construed as a
whole, it provides that from the first of
April to the LIST. Of September it shall Do
unlawful to kill game of any kind; but
that the season for shooting wild ducks
90, shall open on September LIST. aud
close LIST. of April.
Stripped of all legal vorbiage, it is
permissible to hunt ducks and all other
game from Sept 1st. to April 1st. without
let or hindrauce.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
A YEARS RECORD.

CVAllutitioatNN
Among the many enterprises started
in Houma, for the comfort of its peo-
pie, or the advancement of their in
~terests; it will be entertaining, to
many readers of THE COURIER, to
know some facts, in regard to an
organization, which in the face Of
many discouragements but from the
munifcence Of generous patrons, can
present, such an excellent record, of
its years work.
AS we always measure effort by
success, and the world at large over
looks obstacles encountered in the
obstacles overcome, it is indeed graft
flying, to have in a community, a band
Of earnest workers, who calmly and
courageously plod along, $50 grateful
for all the helps by the wayside, and
who strive so herolcally, for the at
tainment of their object.
When endeavor is directed merely,
towards personal aggrandizement, it
is a matter of choice to individuals
whether they bestow, or not, upon
such an endeavors, their patronage
or influence; but when an organiza-
ton has for its object, only, the well
fare of children, there rises in every
heart, a wish to benefit and aid, and
promote, its life, and consummate its
hopes.
One year ago, the "Woman's Aux
Hilary" was organized for the purpose
Of building a comfortable and spacious
school house; which would be an Or
nament to the town, as we'll as a de-
light to the children who will some
day occupy it. In that year through
a series of entertainments, they have
gathered together the magnificent
sum Of $4,000 a glorious interest,
for the investment of their time, and
energy, and most gratifying to the re-
sidents of HOuma, to realize how large
ly, their aid and patronage, have con-
tributed towards such a result.
The band of workers will strive on,
and when a school building rears its
massive walls in HOuma, and the echo
Of happy children's svoices, attest
their appreciation Of the benefits of
culture, and education; every resi-
dent of the town, will feel an individ-
ual interest, in the ediice, and recall
with pride, how the very bricks from
which it grew, came from their own
quarry ! CRITIC.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13

of the taxes, interests and costs due Ivy
said debtor; the sale will he without app
praiSement for CASH, in legal tender
money Of the United States. aud the prop.
erty sold shalt Ie redeemabIe at any time
for the space If one year by paying the.
price given with twenty per sent added;
and in ease there be no bidder for any Of
the said property, the same will be hid in
for the State Of Louisiana.
A. w. CONNELY,
Sheriff ami Ex Oficio Tax Collector,
Parish of T]errebonne.
HOuma, La, Oct. 18th, 1900. ,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
THE SPECIAL SCHOOL
TAX.
THE

The effort of the town council to
get the citizens of the town of HOuma
to vote in favor of a 5 mill tax for
school purposes is a commendable one.
The citizens of Houma are more inter
ested in having a good public high
school than are the residents of the
country districts. A good school is
a necessity in more ways than one.
It gives a town a standing that it
can never have unless there are good
schools in the town. Besides this it
it draws trade to a town.
The 5 mill school tax win not fall
as heavily On property owners who
have children to educate, as viii the
cost Of paying the tuition Of children
at a pay school. A person whose
property is assessed for S1,0OOwil
pay only $500 a year school tax If
that person has two children that he
has 70 send to q private school that
charges $500 per month tuition for
sach child it w5lid cost him $40. for
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
DEMOCRATIC MEETING
TO-DAY.

There WILDE d Democratic meeting
IL Houma to-day, at the Courthouse.
We msstingwrl be addressed by Hon.
s. D. NcEgery Hon. Murphy ]. Foster,
Hsns Robt. II. Brouasard, Hon. ]. X.
Sanders, Hon. St. Clair Adams and
Judge A. c. Allen. The speaking
Win begin at one o'clock p. M.
It & not n~eCsssaryfor THE COURIER
Ne remind the Democrats Of this
parish Of the Importance Of standing
tag9tber On the eve Of one Of the
greatest political contests that the
Psople o. this nation have over been
called upon to take part in.
Thia country Is nov face to face
With q crisis that can only be averted
By that patriotic response from the
voting citizen, that has proven the
bHlwsFk Of our Republic during the cri-
Teal moments when a m~isinterpreta-
HORsof Its destiny threatened its very
~&igtenoo.
At such Q moment indifference is
iRsxCuSahle apd lethargy nothing less
shan Q crime.
The issue Is one in which no mans
political aspirations call for consider
RtiOn, except in an Incidental way.
The question Is whether this coun-
tgy IL the strength Of national youth
and astioud greatness shall discard
he policy which hes made It's great
pe1s possible and IT'D youth a blessing.
Are We, In the bloom of our nation
a manhood prepared to embrace that
doctrine Of imperialism that has put
half tho world in bondage, and has
gradually destroyed every govern
meut, aimee governments were frst
formed. thst has adoBted ii
Are We willing to c-ountenauce i'm
Pegialiam, knowing as We do that it
holds The propaganda Of continual
var, g which our children and our
ehildren'a children, il not ourselves,
ray be called upon to take part /?
Are Ws, Of the south, Who with
SLOW, and II sometimes seems uphill
progress, have been trying to find
gsme reasonable solution to the race
question, prepared to join hands with
ths imperidlists, realizing as we must
realize, that imperialism means a fur
Their complication of the race ques-
ten by the addition OF millions of
Heterogeneous inhabitants Of the for
eign territory that the imperialists
seok to acquire
The Importance Of this question Of
imperialism can not be over estimated,
nor ean-sny picture of the evils that
would follow its adoption, be over
drawn. It iBa question that strikes
right home to every individual, and
demands the consideration Of every
man who loves peace, and hates war,
who loves a Republic and despises an
empire, Who reioices in the Thought
that he asa voice in the affairs Of the
government, and does not have to
bend the pregnant hinges Of the
knRsa 10 desnotg and tvrsnts
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
Trespass Notice.

The public is hereby notified not to
trespass or hunt on my property over
the Bayou Terrebonne, and also on the
old JOLIET place, adjoining my property,
without permission from the owner,
under penalty Of the law.
JOE CAIRO.
Houma, La, March 9Th. 1893.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13

The nevsPaPer bsss suited 70 your wants
g The New Orleans Pieayuna. Il has all
the war, political and general news Of
each day, and It's Market Reports are
strictly impartial and trustworthy Daily
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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
10th. Judicial District Court, Parish
Of T~errebonne.
Succession Of Octave BabiR & Com
munitY. Probate No. 943.

munity. Probate No. 943.
Whereas, Jean Baptiata GrOa, a roaf-
dent OfthH Parish of LufnuFchS, has Rlrd
his application in said Court to obtain
I~."ttenOf Administration OF the Snrcrs-
sion OfDrtuVO Bahim s. Community.
Now, therefore. all psrsOns Interested
are hsr"hv notified 90 tilS their objections
or 0Pp0sitiOIr tn said application with the
! Jerk of said COurt at lis office, in the
town Of lIOWmH, La, within ten DAYS
from the first pRhlicatiOn hereof; urllr3-
wise, tlr1 said loTn hap iatS Grns will hes
duly "Ppniutsd and p]0DtirRIRd ~ Admin.
istrat0F of said Succession in due course
of, aud im accordance with law.
Witness NY hand aud OEiGial SeaI, az
HOuOm. La,, this 24th. day of September,
A, d., 1900.
d SeS G. A. CEl.ESTIN,
$ Clerk OfHaid Court.
EHRS. w. DUROY, Attorney.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
D~ENoCRATIc~P RosPFcTs

- @ASSA ~ a ~,
There Is every Indication that the
Democrats win win by a large major
ity "a the Presidential election that
will be held next month. Every thing
nov points to 8 greater Democratic
land slide than the one that landed
GEoverC Cleveland in the Presidential
chair in 1882.
From the present outlook not only
viii 81. Bryan be elected but the
House Of Representatives will be over
uhalninglY Democratic. The Repub-
keans seem to DO willing enough to
oonseds that the Democrats will con
kd tho lower branch Of Congress
bat tasy wil not concede that Mr..
RTm win b sleotod And yet it is
cg lougA to show with reliable
gqPea thas shs chances arc in favor
g H. Brqa's siocaon.
ID 1895 Mr Btym received IT'S.
electoral votes and be will carry
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Goth. Judicial District Court, Parish
of Terrebonne.
H. Routh VS.. No. 5I72, His Creditors.

70 whom it may OOu6Ern, Take Notice
That n meeting Of t~hp.crrditOEs Of Her
mann RUnth wall he held at the office Of
the Clerk of Court, ext ficln a Notary
Public in ant for the Parish Of 1erFS.
O'nm". on the 18th day Of October, 1900,
1T 10 o'clock A, ~. to elect a new Ryndic
IN thu above entitled and numbered mat-
ter, wire William Ritter who has parmas
nently lift the State of LOuisians.
Witness Hon. l. p. CaiIlOuet. ,Judge Of
said COnTt, this 18th, day Of September.
A, ID. 1850.
S CA CEIESTIN,
SD Clerk nr said Court.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13

6ZHR OF fill ShLVBS.
GuFea All EFuPrOnB % tRrs srGn.
Twenty Five Gems
Yer Sale w hu DFUgwaaGw
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13

Many Persons Az na1Ra
@gt8 @N3 OEaEWuEG OF houarhold cares,
Br0N71sG Iron BittsPs RabunHs ~
as al9 DIGESTION removes 6Geama- a18
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13

RY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY
vested ia lne by the constitution
and laws of the State Of Louisiaua, 1 Wi /
sell, ut tho front door Of the Court House
in which the Civil District Court of said
parish is hold, within the legal hours Tor
judicial sales, beginning ut IL o'clock
a. VI, on
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-10-13

Houma, La, Oct. 18th, 1900.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08
CAN'T SUPPORT BRYAN.

The declarations of Gen. John NJ. Pal
mer and Charles Francis Adams that they
will support Mckinley in preference to
Bryan will undoubtedly have great infIu-
ence. Gen. Palmer was the candidate of the
Gold Democrats in 1896, and his stand will
probably put an end to all talk of Dolni-
mating a third ticket. LAS between Nc
Kinley and Bryan there is to every think
ing man, says Gen, Palmer but one
course. The General thinks that the
question OF imperialism will have little
influence in the campaign. cit is" he
declares, "a false alarm, and the people
know it. This country In not a believer
nor are Mr.. Mckinley and his party
friends believers, in Imperialism. If there
has been expansion, circumstances have
warranted it. Cuba will be under self
government in little while, and the Fill
pinos will be ruled as best the Admins
tration can. Pray, what would Mr..
Bryan have had this country do with the
islands? We got them and we will hold
them as they stand until some better
scheme presents itself for controlling
them. 1 think that the government
would be better off without the territory,
but the administration has met all the de-
mands that have arisen there manfully
and honestly The Hon. Charles Francis
Adams, though pronounced antrim
perialist, sees nothing to be gained in
electing Bryan. He says he is unable to
detect any necessary or even essential
difference between the positions of Mr..
Bryan and that of Mr.. Mckinley on i'm
perialism, Both favor expansion. A
man who numbers among his most con-
spicuous friends and supporters Mr.. Rich
ard Croker of New York and the Hon.
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts,,
MIR. Adams does not think will be a safe
man for President. The w1sest course
for independents and anti-imperialists to
pursue, in his opinion, is to limit effort
to the election of an opposition House of
representatives.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

preme Court of the state contains a ma
jority of judges who are fusionists. OF
course the returning boards which are
all controlled by the Democrats will give
very Slight attention to the fusion pro-
tests, but an appeal from them to the
courts is possible in large number of
the cases that will arise. This possibility
is said to be giving the Democrats consid.
cradle anxiety. But with the great major
ity of the white votes behind them, and
with almost unlimited resources for
fraud and intimidation, and no reluc-
tance whatever to make use of them it is
altoge Their probable that the Demo-
Gratis will succeed in getting the
DISTINGUISHING amendment engrafted
the North swhile undoubtedly condemn
ing such proceedings, as have taken place
In North Carolina has not yet reached
that strength and Intensity as to demand
that the remedy which the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution sup
plies be applied. The time win come, how
ever, when the North will demand that
the great injustice that negro disfranchise-
ment at the South is working to the
North shall cease. The North will not
always permit disfranchised electors to
be counted in apportion1ng representa-.
tives. 1t will not forever rest contented-
Iy under system that oonfers upon a
white man at the South twice the politi-
cal power of white man at the North.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08
RADICAL CHANGE
from the Old Methods of
MAKING TOILET SOAPS.

HYOr1EI SOAP is a constant source
of delight to those who enjoy clean,
healthy skin and cooling, healing and
refreshing toilet article.
The fact that it is the only soap
made without fats, grease, Oil and
harsh aIEali is in itself a most pleasing
thought, for no matter how highly per-
fumed or expensive a soap you may
have, the fact remains that the pores
are constantly being filed with grease,
fats and oils and the skin dried and
roughened by the alkali. Imagine then
what a delightful change it must be to
have at your command a soap free
from these ingredients, and made
from the fragrant green leaves of the
Tasmanian Blue Gum Tree, natures
own skin purifier. HyOmei Soap is
revelation to all soap users.
Sold by all druggists or sent by mail.
Price, 25 cents. Sample cake, 5 cents.
THE r. T. BOOTH 60 Ithaca, NY.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08
SENSATIONAL JOURNALS I'M LON
DON.
New York Post.

England can no longer boast any su-
periority to the United States in the
matter of sensational journalism. Lon
don newspapers were the ones which
flooded the world last month with their
stories of horror in Pekin, told in the
most circumstantial way, which have
proved to be without any foundation
whatever. 1t has come to be generally
believed in England that those circum-
stantial dispatches which set forth the
manner of the massacre and detailed the
suicide of Europeans who had given up
hope, never came from Shanghai at all,
but that the whole thing was worked up
in the offices of the yellow journals. 1t
is only few years ago that Americans
felt as though they could depend upon
the foreign news of the London news
papers, but now there are London news
papers which are as untrustWorthy as
any in New York. 1t is a distinct loss
to the world when another country thus
becomes the victim Of the sensational
press.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

POrtland's observance of Old Home
Week yesterday was an unqualified suc-
cess. The weather was perfect during the
day and though a few drops of rain fell
in the evening there was not enough to
mar the exhibition of fireworks in the
slightest degree nor deter anybody from
going to the scene of the display. The
procession in the forenoon received
warm and we'll deserved praise. Some
of the prominent men who were expect
ed to take part in the afternoon meeting
were prevented by unforeseen circum-
stances from attending, but there was
no lack OF interesting and appropriate
addresses. The fireworks in the evening
were witnessed by crowds that packed
all the vacant space on the Eastern
Promenade. The city was throngeu with
strangers, and it can truthfuIly be said
that Portland entertained more guests
yesterday, and on the whole, in a more
attractive way than ever before. Next
year it will be some other city's turn to
be the chief entertainer. May it perform
that function as successfully as Portland
has performed it this year.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

Alabama swings into line with the other
Southern states in favor of a constitu-
tional amendment to disfranchise the
negro, the proposition for a constitutional
convention having been carried by an
overwhelming majority. Alabama was
one OF the states in which originally there
was some Democratic opposition to the
Acknowledgement project. Gov. John
ston opposed it vigorously on the
ground that it would hurt the business
interests OF the state. He made little
Roadway against the tide, however. A
brief discussion on thu stump showed
that the whites were practically unani-
nous for it. and now the first formal
step looking to it's consummation has
been taken. Georgia is the only South
ern state left with a large negro popula-
tion that has taken no actual steps
toward negro disfranchisement, but it is
unlikely that she viii long occupy this
unique position. Indeed agitation look
Ing TO a constitutional convention has
already begun.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper win be pleased to
learn that there Is at east one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that Is Catafrh. HalPs Catalrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known 10 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat,
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern ally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
pretors have so much faith In its curative pow
ers, that they offer one Hundred Dollars for
any case that it falls to cure. Send for list of
testimonials
Address, r: j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists TIC.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

Luckily it turns out that Secretary
Hays illness is much less serious than
at first reported. The loss of Mr.. Hays
services to the country in the State de-
partment would be a great calamity He
has managed our foreign affairs since he
became Secretary OF State, with rare
wisdom and success. The extreme jingoes,
she men who are spelling for fight with
everybody on earth and who are in favor
OF grabbing everything in sight do not
like him, but the great mass Of the think
Ing people Of the land deem it exceeding
ly fortunate that in these troublous times
when opportunities for embodiment with
other nations are so plenty a man of his
discretion, GOODNESS a 1d sound judgment
is guiding our intercourse and our nego-
tiations with other nations.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08
CITY OF PoRTLAN


NEALED Proposals for grading
- and driveway at the Detf1g ~
building win be received AZ iaa
Mayor. City Hall, until Tuesday Y
Of August, 1900, at y O'Clock w.
VIII be publicly opened and Ist1
cessful bidder win be required Y te'
IN a sum and with suretaa salSN
Committee on Public building
proper follillment OF the opnilaa., .
tract. Blanks on which props
made. specifications and further Y
may be obtained at the 0iilee Of Y,
sioner Of Puzzle Works. The V.
Public buildings reserve The Tlsal w
or all proposals should they 9.s4
interest of the city 80 70 DO KY
marked Proposals for tlaalH
dressed 10 Hon. Frank W. ho'l''-
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

The dispatch which The State Depart
ment received from Minister Conger last
night shows that the ministers are still
in great danger. Indeed it is to be feared
that their situation is more desperate
is nearly exhausted, their provisions are
low and they are certainly exposed to a
CALLING rifle fire. Furthermore it is to
be feared that the advance of the allies
may rouse the populace to fury and lead
to rush upon the legations which they
VIII be powerless to Withstand. Mr..
Conger's despatch, we fear, is the pre-
Iude to worse news,
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08
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The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

Allegations of fraud and ballot DO x
stutting are being made by the opposition
to the Democracy in North Carolina, and
contests will be made before the return
Ing boards. The one point in favor of
the opposition is the taot that the Su-
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

There is much talk going around as to
the probable attitude of the German vo-
tiers at the coming election. Republicans
claim that they viii be solid for McKin-
ley because of the silver platform of the
Democracy while the Democrats are
equally certain that their opposition to so
called Imperialism will count for more
than their opposition to free silver. The
truth probably is that the German vote
will be divided, as 1t has been in other
campaigns. The Germans are independ-
emit thinkers, and are not likely to go like
a flock of sheep in any direction. If
either party is counting on getting
a solid German vote it is doomed to dis
appointment.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-08

The tax rate of Springfield. Mass, for
this year is Sl3 so a thousand. Portland's
is slightly above $40. The valuation of
Springfield is about $50, OOO. 900, and of
Portland about $4,000, 900. Probably one
cause of this difference in taxation is the
large railroad debt of this city, but that
would hardly explain the whole of it.