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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16
HOMEMADE TOILET WATERS.
for Preparing HarmIesa
and Refreshing Lotions for
the Skin.

The springtime lotions that are now
n demand to keep the skin in good
condition are often better when home.
made, and even the toilet waters
which are supposed to be more din.
suit of preparation, are quickly and
easily made when the process is once
understood.
For violet water, put a quarter Of !
pound of freshly picked violets, to.
gether with their weight of pure alec.
hol, into a large bottle; cork and
shake the bottle every day for onq
week; then add a quarter Of a pound
Of water, filter and bottle for use.
Lavender water is made by slovvlv
sleeping n pound of fresh lavender
with n pint of water for one hom
in a covered farina boiler. On its re-
moval from the fire add two ouar4s
Of alcohol, filter and bottle. Keer
we'll corked.
One of the most delightful Of tbs
homemade toilet waters is cherry
laurel water. Bruise one ounce 81
bay leaves and add to them a halS,
pint of water, Steep slowly for an
hour in a farina boiler; take it from
the fire and add one quart Of lavender
water; filter and bottle for use
Home Life.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16

weeks the department. of Illinois had
rs posts, and applications for charters
poured into the offices of the order
from every northern state. A ritual
was framed by experienced secret So
Ciety men and accepted by the general
officers in May, 1866. On July 10, of the
same year, the provisional department
organization was made
with Gen, John M. Palmer as com
mander.
On November 20, 1866, the first ma
tional encampment Of the Grand Army
was held at Indianapolis, 228- represent
atives from 70 posts constituting its
membership. A permanent organiza-
ton, with Gen. Stephen A. HurIburt. of
Illinois, as commander in chief, was eff
fected, and he Grand Army at once
entered upon its glorious career. Gen.
John A. Logan succeeded Gen. Hurl-
burt as commander in chief, and was
in his turn succeeded by some Of the
most gallant and famous We terans. the
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16
Vanilla FFlttera

Place three ounces Of welI-dried ana
sifted ~'self-raising" -four in a clean
bowl; add an ounce Of
crumbs-they may be as stale as you
please pinch Of salt, the yolk Of
an egg and a dessertspoonfuI of oiled
butter; mix thoroughly, and then add
by degrees three-quarters of a teaeup
full of lukewarm water; beat to 8
smooth cream, add the whites Of tvga
eggs whisked to a firm froth. ana
then a t~easpoonful of vanilla. Have
ready a saucepan half full of boiling
fat, drop the batter by spoonfuls into
this and fry till Of a light golden
GROWN. Take out quickly, drain care.
fully on clean kitchen paper ana
servs piled high on a dolly. Dust
with sifted sugar before servtug.-N
Z. World.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16
eREAT SCHEMES.

E
~ gong to write great poems some dav
exactly when I viii not say,
susL now soihe things are IN the way.
IN begin-welI, a week from Tuesday.
dnere are pictures, too. I mean to paint,
ny plans, as vet, are a little faint.
9uS my notions are really new and quaint
As youu see a week from Wednesday.
a great drama I have in mind.
As soon as I a plot can fnd,
5Ilk1ng, original, refined,
Perhaps a week from Thursday
1 hope to form a stock concern,
enormous dividends III earn,
III coupon bonds I'll have ito burn.R
About a year from Friday.
OF, no-Tl just invent a toy.
some simple gimcrack to give Joy
10 each e~nraDtured girl or boy
III work on that next Saturday.
l can't decide which scheme to choose,
Each Idea seems too good to lose;
meanwhile I'll take my Sunday snooze-
3o-morrow's only Monday.
Eud jerks, in the Woman's Home
Companion.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16
Caught a Wild Man i'm wolf iran,

Caught a wild Man in Wolf Traps.
A wild man was captured in the
hills near Greenup, KY, afew daysago.
He had been seen a number of times
by different persons, but all efforts
to capture him had proved fruitless
until Lewis Brown, a farmer, set two
of his strongest wolf traps at a cave
where the man had been sleeping. he
was caught in both traps by the nose
and right hand. When Brown found
him he was trying to loose the trap
from his nose, but when he saw
Brown he set up a most dismal howl
and attempted to run. He was re-
leased and confined in a stable be-
longing to William Rice. For several
days he would not speak, but was
finally induced to talk. He said his
name wa Levi Brewer and that he
was raised near Warfeld, on the Big
Sandy. He appears frightened when
strangers approach, but quiets down
when he finds they do not intend to
hurt him. His nails on his hands and
feet are like the taIons of an eagle
and he is completely covered with
hair. He told the correspondent that
he had supported himself by fishing
and catching game with his hands,
Louisville COurier-JOurnal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16

Two men were arguing upon the
question of the need of a general and
immediate spelling reform, and the
discussion waxed earnest.
"LoOk here, Ferguson" said n OF
the two, at last, why are you so bit
ter in your opposition to reforming
the language?"
Because" replied the other, bring
ing his fist down with emphasis, Il
have just invested SIP in a new die
tionary!"
Mr.. F~erguson's argument, it may
be added, is not without force. There
are many other persons ready to back
it up on the same ground.--Youth's
Companion.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16

yenr's encampment, but considerable
interest seems to be taken in the cleo.
ton of Col. Shaw's successor. 1t has
long been a custom not to reflect the
commander in chief and to give the
office n year to the east, the next
to the west. The west is entitled to the
honor this year, and a generous rival
ry between several good men is sure
to spring up before August, although
at present the politicians of the order
seem to think that Senior Vice Com
mander Irwin Robbins, of Indianapolis,
is sure of promotion.
The Chicago committees are in c.ose
touch with the officers of the Grand
Army, both working together in per-
feet harmony. One decision has been
arrived at by the local committee on
free quarters which will undoubtedly
please the veterans. There will be no
outdoor camps and sleeping on damp
ground. The school board will place
as many of its magnificent school
buildings as may be needed at the
disposal of the old soldiers, and COM
Portable cots will also be provided for
them. Camp life is very pleasant to
war veterans, as a memory, but when a
man gets to be 60 and over he prefers
a comfortable bunk to a bed in a can
a covered tent.
Another pleasant bit of news is that
the line of march of the grand army
parade will be very short. The gallant
boys of 81 and '65 were very fond of
following martial music in the DAYS
that tried mems souls, but 80 odd years
have wrought many changes in their
tastes and n of them seems to be a
preference for light, easy marches.
While they r still enthusiastic
enough to follow the flag, and ever
ready to practice the cardinal virtues
of their order-charity, fraternity and
lOyalty-yet the weight of years has
taught them the value Of comfort and
temperance in things physical.
The WomRn's Relief corps and the
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Re
two organizations closely
identified with the grand army, viii
hold their annual convention on
Wednesday, August 20. 1t is needless
say that these patriotic women win
as hearty a welcome from the
people of Chicago as their fathers hus-
bands and brothers, and that they win
be afforded every opportunity to get
a good view of the various entertain
ments provided for their instruction
and amusement.
G. W. WBIPPIERT.
Paris is to have a bicycle police foroo
Of $50 men,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16

Others contribute vast sums to the re-
lief of widows and orphans. Most of
them are entitled to public respect and
confidence. Yet none has ever become
so dear to the people It large as the
order known as the Grand Army of the
Republic. In volume of membership it
is Outstripped by several other institu-
tions; in point of wealth it is one Of
the lowliest. But the fact that none
but military or naval veterans of the
great civil war can participate in it's
rights and benefits makes membership
in it a badge of patriotism; and the
simple ''comrade" of the Grand Army,
clad in his plain blue coat and primJ
tive SLOUGH hat, is a greater man in
public estimation than the "plumed
knight" and regalia-bedecked ''poten-
tate" whose gaudy Lccoutrements are
without significance to the un~initiated.
The faded uniform tells a story of hard
ships and privations endured for the
sake Of the flag we all love, Of bloody
struggles for the perpetuation of the
union, of devotion to a cause whose
justice is now recognized by those who
once thought of finding political happi-
ness and national greatness in the Gre
alton of a new republic out of detached
fragments of the old.
The idea Of organizing the veterans
of the civil war into a compact, easily
managed secret society originated
with DIR. Benjamin Franklin Stephen
son, surgeon of the Fourteenth illinois
infantry, and Chaplain W. J. Rutleec.
of the same regiment, while both were
still at the front. After the surrender
of the confederate forces at Apo
mattoX Courthouse, ana Immediately
following the historic parade Of
Grants and Sherman's armies at Wash
ington, Stephenson and Rutlege con.
suited a number of ex-soldiers in re-
gard to their plan. These talks" re-
suited in the organization of the ode
partmept of Illinois of the Grand Army
of the Republic" at Springfield, in
March, 1866. Twelve veterans residing
at Decatur, Ill, were so pleased with
the principles of the new institution
that they applied for a charter and
were constituted the first post of the
order, April 6, 1866. In less than four
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16
A Million Dollar Fire
BY 81 L. Dawes

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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16

Paris is to have a bicycle police fore,
Of $50 men,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16
BOYS In BLUE.
Many Thousands Of Them viii
Meet at Chicago in August.
Ehirty-Fourth annual EncamDment
Of the Grand Army OF the Re~
public Promises to BE the
Event OF the Year.
Especial Chicago letter.

a YRS is q country Of secret So
cieties. It is hard to find a
man much over 21 who does not
belong to n OF more of them; and al
though we pretend to be proud of the
democratic principles which have made
the United States the most favored ma
ton in the world, yet we are equally
proud of the titles" bestowed upon us
by the high priests, and eminent com
manders, and regents, and arehons, and.
princes of the various f%raternaI organ
izations of which we may have become
members.
Some Of these societies are powerful
"a numbers as well as social influence.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-06-16

GNESlSlGseS0.S -. y y. ~ y ~
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
INV Kaffirs Bank Their Money.

Tie natives Of that part Of South
Africa which to a great extent is in
habited by Bushmen and Hottentots
have a peculiar system Of banks and
banking.
These kafirs, among whom this
curious system Of banking obtains.
live near kafraria. in the south Of the
Colony country. The natives come
down from their country to trade
In the several villages and towns in
large numbers, stay with the Beers for
a time, then return 10 kaffraria.
Their banking facilities are very
primitive. and consist entirely OF banks
of deposit alone. without banks Of dis
count or issue. and they have no
checks. But still they enjoy banking
privileges. such as they are.
From those who trade. Of their r
number. they select one. who for the
occasion is to be their banker. lie ia
converted into a bank OF deposit by
uniting all the money of those whose
banker he is into a bag. and then they
sally forth TO the stores TO buy what
ever they want.
When an article is purchased by any
Of those who are IN his banking ar
range1nent the price OF the article is
taken by tie banker from the deposit
money bag. counted several times and
then paid to the seller Of b article.
after which all the bank depositofs
cry out to the f~nker in the presence
of two witnesses selected:
"You owe me SO much" This is then
repeated by the witnesses. Tie gen
eral accounting III between the
banker and his several depositors,
when all desired purchases have been
made. after which all the natives de-
part for their northern wilds.-Tit-Bits.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

A Swedish boy fell ont Of a window
and was picked mp aevrrcly hurt, but
with frightened lips, he kept back The
e yof pain. King Gustavus Adolphu|,
vino saw the accident. propheslcd that
the boy who had such self control
would make a man Tor emergencies.
He was right, for the lad became tue
famous General Bauer.
An Italian III fell into a dock
for the courage Of a boy who sprang'
in after her and managed to keep her
at!oat till a boat came to the rescue.
The spectators admired the boys
promptntss and kindness Of heart,
but commented on his rscklessn IS.
which, they SAID. might have cost
him his life.
This boy was GarlGaldi, and III GOA
RIderlng his lie ONE finds that these
were his characteristics MI through.
He was SO alert that no II could
tel when he would make an attack
with ms red shlyted soldiers, SO brave
and magnanlinous that the world rang
with his praises. and wlthal 50 III lis
Greet as to make his fellow patriots
wish he were III Guinea.
a little boy used to crush flowers
to obtain their color, and would th II
paint all sorts of picture. on the white
walls OF his fathers cottage IN tna
Tyrol. He became known to the
world later on as the great artist
II tian.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

There never was 4 time, in fact. III
the history of American social econo-
my when the old domestic-service
problem was SO close to its natural so
luton, and when the whole wage-eaTn-
ing question Of women was SO near It's
own logical adjustment as at the pres
ent. The twentieth century will in no
other aspect be SO marked as in tno
naural and divine division Of the
worlds labor which America is des-
tined to present to the world: men fof
business and women for the home.
with an equal standard in each case
for both employer and employee.-Ed-
ward Box, In the March Ladies' Home
Journal.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
Flows This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh chat cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.. !. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. O..
We, the undersigned, have known E J. Che
ney for the last Is years. and believe him per
fectly honorable in ali business transactions
and financially able to carry ont any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is takenin,e rnally, act
ing directly upon the blood end mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price. .5c. per bottle. Sold by All Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
To NV Friends in GeOreia.

Many Of whom have known of my long
suffering from that dreadful affection,
Eczema: II am proud to testify to the
wonderful merits of Tetteline, which
has cured me as sound as a gold dol
lar, after spending more than $500. 90
for other remedies without the slight
eat relief. VIM. NJ. Tumlin, Manager
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Associa
ton" SOC. box at druggists or by mail
from J. T. Shuptrine. Savannah, Ga.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

The old-fashioned mother sometimes
hears her daughter chatter to young
men OF subjects which even now bring
q, hot blush to her withered cheeks.
But she does not reprove her. Srsv
has gone through college. She talks
rs lippantly Of Huxley and Renan as
il they had played with her III her era
die. She has spent ayear without a
chaperon in Dresden studying MUSIC
What is there that she does not know
How should this poor lady advise or
correct her daughter as mothers USED
20 do when they stood upon 4 higher
plane than their children--March La
dies Home Journal.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
I nccmprehensibie Woman.

Frederick-Flavilla. You pledged
yourself to he faithful forever: and
yet you say you have not grieved over
our broken engagement.
Flayilla-Of course not: my heart is
IS true as steei-but when l set my
aind to it l can be Just as shallow
~nd tickle as anybody.-Life.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
ConnubiaI Accord.

The Maid-I understood you were
going to spend your honeymoon at
some out-cfthc-way place
The Brjde-No; the dear Count and 1
thought It best 10 keep within tele,
graphing distance Of papa.-Philadel
pEia North American.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
Can't Escape by a Wireless TeIe grau5

Qu!nn-Did you notice how the hero
Inc escaped from the burning building
on 4 telephone Wire: Was II not real
iStic:
Dc Fonto-Ycs: Eut ii Viii lose soma
or It's realism when tho wireless teie.
graph gets a foothold.-Chicago News.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
His C>yon~ Co;,<

rs there anything IL which you ex
ceiled When you went TO school, ask.
ed Miss Cayenne.
Yes. answered Willie Washington
81 made more hlunders than any 9th,
boy n the class"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
bmiabie.

SO said the young girls fathoe
rasp!ngly; 'he has suc.l : lovely di>.
position, has he
yes she answered. lie said that
II ! VIII marry him, he wont object II
l'lnG IA the same house with you,
even If you are real cross
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
She Was

are here to-day and gone to
morrow quoted Mr.. Iinger ii 10
O'Clock p. III. or thereabout.
I~heTeupon Miss GaZzam was agha>t
You don't intend to stay that long
Surely:-Detroit Free PRESS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
ENGAGED Conditional'y.

E~dythe-Arc Percy and Beatrice en-
gagged?
Ethel-Wcll-cr = c~onditonally.. If
her napa's wheat deal goes through all
right, OF purse she would look higher
than Percy; and if her papa's wheat
deal goes TO smash. Of course. Percy
would take to the wooGs:-Puck.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
ACCURACY.

Now said the client, taking out his
pocketbook, how much arc your ser
vices worth"
THAT has nothing to do with the
case" answered the professional man
of fine distinctions. What you ought
to nave asked is merely -oW much !
am going to charge YOU"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
A Difference IF O,;cioe

First DoG-I think I'd like TO be :
circus dog and know how TO do trick
Second DoG-Huh. they'd work 20,
TO death. Don't you know that "a lii
tie learning = 9 dangerous thing
Puck.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

IN association has been organized by
The business men d Ashevilie, y. G, TO
preserve i large part oi that still wen
brested region from the ravases o.; tn:
hubernan
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
At the Zoo.

He stopping at n Of the cages>-
What = splendid specimen he is. :
Shc-les. He reminds nc so much
OF you, John.
He-Of me:
Shc-fes. He's 4 perfect hcar.-Chi4
caGo Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

Berlin. Germany. is to cons,rvo. ;,
underground railway costing So ooe
ooo ~o'ooo,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

Late statistics show thai in London
more than 100000 families earn less than
twenty-five cen, 4 day.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
canno, speak too highly Of Piso's Co1s 11l
Consunp tion Mrs. FRANK MODES, -
22i ST.. New York, Oct. -. les4.

Mrs. Win, low. sooth rs >yrup lor cn4I a q
teethinG. soft rs the kun'. Fen:- D. a hn1tle e,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoHo QrISIHE TABLkn. All
DR. 6 IT'S refund the n nev r. il fails Ia cure
i" ". 0AovE : signature is on each COX. Nc
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
ne beAt PtescriDtiop So- r,

cuu- Tox - a bottle II GFovEs TAs1E1rs.
oHt IL l. Simply IRON ami au,nt1a -
3 'as:eiess form No cure-uo o.. FL 10
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29

sweat aid frui acida Will not di..alc-
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELEss Dyrs
Sold by all druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
Lydia E. pinkham's Vsse:bIc Compound

docs this more certainly
than any other medicine
II has been doing 1t for
thirty years. II is a Wo-
mans medicine for W0-
mans ills. II has d0ho
much for the health Of
American women. Read
the grateful letters from
women constantly ap-
gearing in this paper
Mrs. PLnkhan3 G0HnSelS
women free Of charge.
Nor address is lynn,
Mass
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
Spring Humors
Of the Blood

Come 70 q certain percentage Of all the
people. Probably Is per cent. Of
these people are cured every year by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and we hope by
this advertisement to get the other %
per cent. to take Hood Sersaparilla.
1t has made more people we'll, effected
more wonderful cures than ANY other
medicine in the world. It's strength
as q blood purifier is demonstrated by
its marvellous cures Of
Scrofu a Salt Rhoum
Scald Heal Bols, PimpIes
Al kinds Of AumoY PSORIASIS
Blood Poisoning Rheumatism
Iatarrh Malaria, Etc.
All OF which are prevalent at this sea-
son. You need Hoods Sarsaparilla
now. It VIII DO you wonderful good.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-03-29
Hoods
SarsapariIIa
BOIS Who BECAME FAMOUS.

Is Americas Greatest Blood Medicine
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-02-16
\. W, McChssnsy & Sons.
Wholesale GrOcers and Dealers In
Leather and Shoe Findings.

Agents Honolulu Soap Works Company
and Honolulu Tannery.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-02-16
PATHOLOGY OF PLAGUE.

The pathology of the bubonic plague
in Hawaii seems to correspond with
what is considered an unusual form of
the pest in Japan. The Japanese Times
says:
The pest has taken a dreadful turn in
Osaka, the new development being in
the shape of lung pest, for in all pre-
vious cases the epidemic confined itself
to affecting the Emphatic glands of the
patients, The malignacy of the lung
pest is said to be without parallel, ami
the account given of the cases which
have already occurred in Osaka is Ger
tainly not a pleasant subject for con-
temptation. The first victim that fell
before the attack was Masa Adachi a
girl operative at the Osaka Kanakiu
Companys Mill. Her disease was at
first diagnosed as being an acute form
Of inflammation of the lungs, and it was
not till after she had died that its real
nature was discovered The epidemic
| seems to have spread with alarming
rapidity. The girls parents, brother
and two sisters, and four factory girls
who lived in the same room with her
We're struck down one after another
with awful rapidity. Pest inspectors
Bahia and Wakabayashi who diagnosed
the complaint of Masa's father, and
took it to be a case of lung fever were
similarly infected and died. The disease
next attacked the wife of one of the un-
fortunate inspectors and his jinriksha
coolies, and the latest intelligence is to
the effect that another doctor who at
| tended one of the inspectors has been
laid up. The spread of the disease with
such alarming rapidity is said to be
| a phenomenon very rare in the history
Of the plague.