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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

An amusing story is told of the editor of
a go-ahead London evening newspaper, who,
in the eternal rushing to press to get
ahead of the opposition, was constantly i'm
pressing upon his reporters the necessity
for condensing all news.
A terrific boiler explosion had taken
place, on board a big ship lying at Ports
mouth.
Get down there as hard as you can,
he said to one Of his men: IF you catch
there soon after two and can Just wire
Us something for the fifth edition, but boil
it down."
And the reporter went. Soon after two
o'clock that afternoon they got a wire from
Terrific explosion. Man-o'-war. Boiler
empty. Engineer full. Funeral to-mor.
row. london Tit-Bits.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14
TEACHING WEATHER SIGNS.
Unique Occupation by which an Old
Retired Seaman Makes
His Living.

This is an era of odd callings. If
a man have an accurate knowledge
of any particular subject of daily
life, he need never be at a loss to
make a living. The writer once made
the acquaintance of an aged first
mate on an Atlantic liner, and care
fully noted in a diary his quaint say
ings concerning the weather, and his
c~leverness in turning the many
phases of ocean life into matters of
interest, says the New York Post.
One day lately, while strolling about
the city, he saw a sign which read:
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

'Point tresse'' is a very rare kind of
lace made of human hair. It's produc-
ton was confined to the~early part of
the sixteenth century. Margaret,
countess of Lennox, the mother of the
Wretehed Darnley, sent from the tow
er, where she a simprisoned when her
son, Lord Charles Lennox, married the
daughter of Bess of Hardwicke, a piece
of this kind of lace 10 Mary, Queen Of
Scots. This curious little square of
point tresse was worked by the old
countess hands from her own gray
hair-London Globe.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14
I'D oa Roquefort Cheeee.

About the famous Roquefort cheese
the following legend is told: "a shep-
herd lad, having more luncheon than
he could eat, laid a large portion of his
bread and cheese upon a natural shelf
in one of the cayerns near by. He for
got all about it until several months
later, when he found the cheese, i'm
stead Of being dried up or rotten, was.
rich, moist, creamy and streaked with
greenish-blue veins. He shared his
piece of cheese with others, and the
villagers were quick to recognize the
improved texture and quality. Hence
forth all their cheeses were taken to
these caves TO ripen. The caves are
now owned by a company, who employ
600 ONE to tend the cheese. Gin
einnati Enquirer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Mrs. Green-'"They tell me your husband
has been decorated by some foreign ruler"
Mrs. Brown-'Yes, but it's only a bit Of
ribbon, and it doesn't match my complex
where he'll have to 20 without me.-
, Boston Transcript.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Why not try the great Southwest? Low
c%olonist rates on the first and third Tues
days Of each month. Ask for particulars
and Literature. Address James Barker.
GenI Pass. Agent, M. X. & Z. Ry., 2O3
Wainwright Bldg st. Louis.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Uncle Reuben says: I'm r~ealizin' dat I
hasn't created no pertickler c%ommoshun in.
dis world, but as an Offset 1 am eonsolin'
myseld wild de reflection dat de world has
bin none de worse for my Twin in it. If
! haven't helped, l haven't hurt.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

find the combination for the safe?, ZAP
parently. We can't find the safe. The
combination must have been a steel drill
and unlimited dynamite. Philadelphia
Press
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

First Lady Passenger ION elevated)-
''That is the first gentleman I've seen in
some time" Second Lady Passenger
What did he dos" First Lady Passenger
Offered me his strap Town Topics.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

She tmusinglyl-"How can Cinnamon
bear to eat rats2" He (absently)-'It
helps fill the Chunks. Harvard Lampoon.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Men living within themselves haven't
much to boast of in the way of earthly
habitations.-Chicago Daily News. ,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Being a theatrical manager comes nat
ural to him." Eyes; he.Was born with q
east in his eye."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Time flies, but not any faster than for
merly; which is somewhat remarkable in
this go-ahead age.-Brooklyn Life.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

HAS he great p~oetical Imagination II
should say so; he imagines he's a poet!'-
Baltimore Herald.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Many a man who forged his way to the
front landed in the penitentiary.-Chicag
Daily News.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Honied words and sweetness of character
are not always found together-United
Presbyterian.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

If you want creamery prices do as the
creameries do, use June Tint Butter Color.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Queer peoplss, this said the rural editor;
them to give the new mayor plenty of rope,
and-bless my soul-they lynched him!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
Paint does not make a painter.-Ram'S
Horn.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Faith OvereOmes many failures.-Ram'l
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

One Of the quaintest> of p~ineushions
represents a demure little quaker
ess in cap and kerchieE
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
WANTED A RECEIPT.
The Old liza Ly Insisted Upon FOl1ow-
ing Instructions.

The old lady was not used to travel
ing on the Broadway cars. She had
evidently spent her youth and middle
age in the rural regions, but doubtless
she called old Ireland home. The con-
ductor who differed little from the
rest of his kind came through the car
calling for fares The old woman held
out her hand. in which a nickel was
tightly clutched, then drew it suddenly
back as if she had made some mistake.
Il want my 'resate' first" she said in
rich Doolian dialect.
The conductor paid no heed; but,
holding out his hand. demanded. Fare,
please"
"But want my 'resate,'" she repeat
ed.
mo receipts, lady," said the stolid
conductor III have to have your
fare"
"My son ted me not to give up any
money without getting a resate.'" in
sisted the old woman stoutly.
The kind lady with the sweet face
and Paris clothes proffered the assur-
ance that it was "all right" that no
body got receipts.
"See, pay my fare without one"
she said. giving the conductor dime
and the woman a reassuring smile.
But the woman was stubborn. IL
want my 'resate.'" she reiterated.
The conductor mechanically held out
a nickel to the kind lady O. the Paris
gown, but she shook her head, nodded
toward the old woman and smiled.
The conductor without word passed
on through the car, which lurched and
swayed through Union square. She of
the "resate''' shook her head grimly,
settled herself back in her seat and
held on to the nickel, determined not to
relinquish it without the necessary ac-
knowledgment.-New York Mail and
Express.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX.

is the value H A. Tisdale. Summerton. S
G.. places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sllve.
He says: Il had the piles for % years. |
tried many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except Dewitt Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t cured me 1t is combination
OF the healing properties OF Witch Hazel
with antiseptics and emollients relieves
and permanently cures blind, bleeding,
itching and producing piles, sores, cuts,
bruises eczema salt rheum and all skin
diseases Johnsons Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
BEAUTIES OF A GLACIER.
Scenes That Are Lil1ened to Visions
OF "a GIOrified City.

The destinations of a glacier are as
witching as they are dangerous Apos-
tolic vision of crystal city gloritied
by light that never was on land or
sea" was not more beautiful than
these vast ice rivers. whose onward
course is chronicled. not by years and
centuries, but by geological ages. says
a British Columbia correspondent of
the New York Post With white dom
ed show cOrniceS wreathed fantastic
as arabesque and with the CLASSY
walls of emerald grotto rejecting a
million sparkling jewels, one might be
in some cavernouS dream world or
among the lettering grandeur of an an
cient city. The ice pillars and silvered
pinnacles, which scientists call seracs.
stand like the sculptured marble Of
temples crumbling to ruin. Glitterins
pendants hang from the rim of blush
chasm. Tints too brilliant for artists
brush CLEAN from the turquoise Of
valleys Of ice and lakes. hemmed in by
hills OF ice, shine with an azure depth
that is very infinitys self.
In the morning. when I'll thaw has
been stopped by the nights cold. there
is deathly silence over the glacial fields.
even the mountain cataracts fall noise
lessly from the precipice to ledge in
tenuous, wind blown threads. But with
the rising of the sun the whole glacial
world bursts to life in noisy tumult.
Surface rivulets brawl over the ice
with a glee that is vocal and almost
human. The gurgle of rivers flowing
through subterranean tunnels becomes
q roar, as of rushing. angry sea. ice
grip no longer holds back rock scree
loosened by the nights frost. and
there is the reverberating thunder of
the falling avalanche.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.

Kodol does for the stomach that which
it is unable to do for itself even. when but
slightly disordered or overloaded Kodol
supplies the natural juices of digestion
AMI does the work of the stomach. re-
inrlamed muscles of that organ are allow
ed to rest and heal Kodol digests what
you eat and enables the stomach and
digestive organs to transform ali food
into rich, red blood. Johnson's Pharmacy
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
CANDIES

Our experience in candies has taught
us that it's better to run short of stock
occasionally than to sell an ounce of
candy not strictly fresh. We watch
this department and the results are
pleased customers. Johnson Phar-
macy, the prescription drug store.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23

Don't forget Patch s big line of sam
pies. Viz.--Gloves, shirts, belts, ho-
siery, suspenders, towels, handker-
chiefs, jewellery, neck wear, cuffs end
collars and many other things too
numerous to mention. Prices the
lowest.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
Over 1000

Over 1000 samples of gents
clothing to select from at f. A.
Ordway q Company's. Suits
from $500 to $780, al and
see these samples before purchas
ing a spring suit or overcoat.
F. A. ORDWAY 4 co
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
NOTICE.

Application will be made to the General
Assembly of North Carolina. now in
session to amend the charter of the town
of Pinebluff. Moore County N. G.
j. w. POPE. Mayor.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20

dangers of urinary and bladder dis
orders, from common Inflammation,
to Dropsy, Diabetes, Bright's disease.
CASE NO. 40,321.-Mr. w. II. HAM
mer, well-known builder residing at
125 n Hinde Street, Washington C. H.,
Ohio, says: II am glad to endorse a
remedy which possesses such inestim-
able value as Doan's Kidney Pills. They
cured me of Inflammation of the blad-
der which had caused me much an
noyance and anxiety because of the
frequency and severity of the at
tacks. / have advised others to take
Doan's Kidney Pills and | know they
will not be disappointed in the re-
suits"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine, which cured Mr.. Ham,
mer, will be mailed on application to
any part of the United States. Adj
dress Foster-Milburn CO., Buffalo, n.
Y. For sale by all druggists, price
so cents per box.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20
THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS
FOR WESTERN CANADA.

"Tbere will be thousands of Amer
leans coming mp here in the Spring.
was the remark made by farmer
from the vicinity OF Langdon, North
Dakota. when he arrived IN Ninni-
peg. Manitoba, the capital of West.
ern Canada, few days since. He
was the advance guard of large
body who are following him. and he
has already invested in several farm
ing sections for himself and others
and purposes to take up his perma-
nent abode in this country. lie went
Oh to say: Hundreds are coming
from my district alone. i know this
TO be a fact, for many of them are
neighbors of mine. The chief topic
of conversation with the farmers is
the coming immigration in the
spring"
The impression general in the
part of Dakota where | live that
farmers can get from 10 to Is cents
more a bushel for wheat on the
American side of the line than on
the Canadian, has not prevented peo-
pie from turning their eyes to Cam
ada as a place to live in. They know
they can get land in this country
which is every bit as fertile as that
in Dakota at about one-quafter the
price. 1t is safe to say that the
exodus from Dakota into Canada this
year will exceed the expectations OF
all Canadians
The Government has established
Agencies at St. Paul, Mimi; Omaha,
Neb.; Kansas City, Mo; Chicago,
ILL.,; indianapolis, Ind. Milwaukee,
Wis; Wausau. Wis; Detroit, Sault
Ste Marie, and Marquette, Mich;
Toledo, Ohio; Watertown. S. Dakota;
Grand Forks, n. Dakota; and Great
Falls, Montana, and the suggestion
is made that by addressing any OF
these, who are the authorized agents
of the Government, it will be to the
advantage of the reader, who viii
be given the fullest and most anthem
tie information regarding the results
of mixed farming, dairying. ranching
and grain-raising, and also supply in
formation as to freight and passen-
ger rates, etc, etc.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20
new Cure for Lame Back.

Rutledge, Mimi, Feb. l6th.-Mr. L. c.
Getchell OF this place relates a happy ex-
perienee which viii be read with interest
by all those who have similar trouble.
Ii appears that last winter Mr.. Getchell
was seized with a lameness and soreness
IN his back which grew worse and worse
till at last it became very bad and made
it very difficult for him to get about at
all.
After time he heard of new remedy
for backaehe which some of his friends
and .neghbors said had cured them and
he determined to try it. The name Of
the remedy is Dodd's Kidney Pills and
Mr.. Getchell has proven that it is sure
cure. He says:
Il used two boxes of Dodd's Kidney
Pills according TO directions and nv lame
back was entirely cured and am all o. X.
again. Dodd's Kidney Pills are as good
as represented"
This remedy is very popular here and
has worked some remarkable cures ri
Backache and Kidney Trouble.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20

Keep twins sang all the verses OF
Hail Columbia" between every plant
ing.
n year went by, in which the three
trees grew thriftily, and the Keep
twins learned wisdom For, instead
of cutting down the cherry trees for
the next celebration, according to
the programme, they planted another
three. That made six. And she
third Washington's birthdays trees
made nine. Nine hearty little cherry
trees make quite "a many" as Black
Auntie said admiringly. And Mother
Keep grew so enthusiastic over the
solemn rites and ceremonies, and so
aroused pas enthusiasm, that, at the
fourth celebration, five little trees
set foot in the kind Virginia soil and
took root.
BY that time, the Keep twins were
growing up at great rate and be-
ginning to talk about going to cob
lege! College?-the little ''Nibble"
and Luther Ben going to college,
black Auntie spread their bread will.
jam persistently and refused to rec
ognize their superior inches. Mother
Keep went in at night to see if they
were tucked up; and the Keep twins
themselves filled Black Auntie's chip
basket-or didn't fill it, as of old.
But 1t came just the same-the day
when Mother Keep and pa and Black
Auntie and little" big Alarie stool
on the doorsteps and waved good by
10 the Keep twins, going to COLLEGE.
1t had to come-like the measles. ma
said.
That Washington's birthday the
cherry trees were planted by proxy,
and Aiarie sang Hail Columbia"
| alone. But it was a worthy celebra.
ton enough, for pa-as he had done
for several years-added apple and
peach and pear trees to the PLANTING
for keeps" you know. And in
that wise, how the orchard grew;
How the country's great father-ifs
godfather-would have smiled he.
nignly upon its straight rows. and
in his great heart. been honored,
When the Keep twins came homo
the first long vacation, Black Auntie
was making cherry preserves in the
little out-of-doors kitchen, and ON
the table in the hall, pyramids OF
rosy-jacketed little fellows greeted
them-and vanished!-Country Gen.
ueman.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20

an a-shaking youl Wake up! i tell
you I've got i'll"
"Iguess you've got fits, 'Nibble Keep
that's the way you act. Lemme lionel"
grumbled poor sleepy Luther Ben. But
Hannibal bolstered him up beside him.
and patiently punched and prodded
him into a degree of wakefulness.
"We'll plant one" lie announced
then, with cheerful brevity, I've been
thinkin' it out"
"Plant a-plant--oh. a cherry tree!"
murmured Luther Ben, with brave
effort.
AN then next year we'll cut ~
down. you know" ran on Hannibars
brisk little voice. "Thatll make cele-
bration 'nough for two Washington $
birthdays"
Spring opens early in Virginia. 1t
treads on the coat tails of old win
ter, and usurps his rightful place au-
daciously. Already the blowing had
begun on the little Keep farmstcad,
and the soil was rapidly loosening
itself from the grip of the white old
man > fingers. IL Nouiu NC NNAJ
spring presently.
1t was decided to plant two cherry
trees-one apiece; and. later still, lit
tie Alaric was taken into partnership
and graciously permitted to take an
active part in the celebration. The
Keep twins. however, earned all the
money TO buy the trees.
The time between ST. Valentines
day and Washington's birthday be-
ing short, it was necessary, as Luther
Ben said, "to hustle" Besides, there
was little Alaric's tree To earn, too.
Perhaps it Was fortunate for the
Keep twins soft little muscles and
bones that the nurseryman at Eagle
Lake sold his wintered stock of
young trees at unwonted low rates
or was it that he did it spontaneously
at sight of his small customers?
They were so unwontedly low! Al
any rate, on Washington's birthday
the Keep twins, with grave cerc-
mony, planted three spindling little
cherry trees in one corner of the
"orchard." Alaric trotted at the tail
of the short procession, and was al
lowed to steady the trunk of his own
tree, while Hannibal planted it. The
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20

rest shrilly-"cut down one o Danl
Sears cherry trees"
why, Luther Ben Keep! You
make me blush all over! No. we can't
celebrate any way but honest, same as
George Washington did. You don't
s'pose he'd We cut down .anybody's
cherry tree but his pas, do you? ]
should smile
This nice bit of ethics was lost on
Luther Ben. He had his own doubts as
to the eminent respecta bility of cut
ting down ones own fathers cherry
tree But Hannibal was indisputable
Just then the door opened and Black
Auntic's shiny face wedged through
the crack and regarded the Keep twins
Indignantly.
Oar now, you come long in an get
yo' supper, honeys," she said, genially,
when the work was done. "Yo' mann
my's got de mis'ry in her haid an yo'
pas done gone to town. Dey ain on'y
you Ill chillens to eat Black Auntie's
hoecake dis night"
And so for awhile the question of cell
ebrating Washington's birthday hung
in abeyance. But only for little while
The Keep twins never thought of Civ
ing it up. They had been accustomed
to keeping" all holidays with strict
impartially since they graduated
from pinafores. They had just cele-
brated Saint Valentines day, and when
Luther Ben had asked: What next ~
Hannibal had answered promptly:
"Washington's birthday. Of course, YOU
goosie!" But the old celebration,
with flags and mass meeting" as
Luther Ben called it, was not in good
favor this year. That's old. Its got
to be something new" Hannibal de-
elared, stify,
He was still struggling with the prob
lem when the twins went TO bed. and
long after Luther Ben's peaceful
SHORES sounded softly in the small
moon-lghted room, he was still think.
ing. Suddenly he sat upright in bed
and tweakcd Luther Ben's uppermost
ear.
Luther Ben! Luther Bent" he
whispered, sharply.
Luther Ben was dreaming, and the
sky of his dream was all at once REM
with storm clouds. \ bitter blast wa,
nipping his ears-an earthquake, cy
| clone!
Luther Ben Keep, why don't yo,
wake up Here I've been a-pinchin
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20


Black Auntie-at least, the chip basket
was out there and the chips. Hanni-
balls sandy brows were knit in pro-
found meditation. Hannibal was the
little twin and thought all the big
thoughts, which fact may. of course,
have been directly traeeable to his
name.
Luther Ben kicked over the chip bas-
ket recklessly. Three chips-all there
were-fell out.
"Well?" said Luther Ben, sharply.
"Well, I've got it," announced Han
nibal, crossing his Alps with one tri-
umphant leap. II know what we'll do,
Luther Ben Keepl"
"Crieky, you don't!'
"Cricky, do. Wei cut down cher
ry tree"
"Hooray!" began Luther Ben, and
then with the shout midway to the
rafters, it changed to a groan. Luther
Ben was the practical twin. "Where
you goin' TO get your cherry tree?" he
inquired, witheringly.
''1-never thought" he muttered
"There amt a cherry tree on this
farm, so, 'Nibble Keep-not single.
We can cut down an apple tree or
pear tree or the weepin' mulb'ry tam
then guess she would weep.)-or we
can" Luther Ben introduced his lips
to Hannibal's ear and whispered the
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20
The X. c. 5. Almanac for ,so,

The Kansas City Southern Rlxav,
Almanac for 1903 is now ready Tor dsr6s.
ton. Farmers, stock raisers, fruit.grox.
ers, truck gardeners, manufacturers, me-,
chants and others seeking a new field o
action or new home at the very lowest
prices, can obtain reliable information con.
corning southwestern Missouri, the Cher.
okee and Cnoctaw Nations in the Indian
Territory, western Arkansas, eastern Texas,
northwestern Louisiana and the Coast eOun
try. and OF the business opportunities Of.
fered therein. Write for a copy OF the
II. c. 5 Almanac and address, 5. G. War.
ner, c. Z. A, h. c. S. Railway, Kana,
City, No.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20
BAD BACKS.

Bad backs are found
in every household.
Abad back is a back
that's lame, weak or
aching. Most back
a C h e pains come
from kidney de-
range m e n t S and
should be promptly
attended to.
Reaclft he cause of
backache by reliev-
ing the kidneys and
curing their ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills
are for the kidneys
only and cure the
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20
All the Requirements.

The fouth-Sir, came to ask your con.
sent to my marriage, with your daughter.
The Old Man-ls your income sufficient
TO support wife.
ut is; and in addition to that it is suffi.
eient TO enable me to stand an occasional
touch from my wife's father"
say no more, Young man. She's yours.
Bless you, my son!"-Stray Stories.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20
Bathing the l3apy.

Young mothers naturally feel anxious
about the baby's bath. 1t is best to begin
at six weeks TO put the little one IN IA"
water, first folding a soft towel in the bot
tom Of the basin Use only Ivory Soap,
as many of the highly colored and per,
fumed soaps are very injurious TO the ten
der skin of an infant
ELEANOR r. PARKER.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-20

A Baltimore woman has discovered that
ice cream is full of streptoeoecus lanceolat.
uses, which are sure death to guinea pigs
Humane people will Therefore be careful in
future to keep their guinea pigs away from
the ice cream.-Chicago Record Herald.