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

avoid being entangled in the debris.
The tug may or may not have re-
turned to investigate the damage. At
any rate, it did rot find Louis or the
Padrone, who were left foundering
in the sea.
Boots off, Louis called the Pa
drone, almost cheerily; "we mustswim
till we reach the islands, or till the
fog lifts" He wanted to keep the
younger man from realizing how hope
less was their condition. In a short
time they Invested themselves of their
boots and their outer clothing, for
they were both good swimmers.
This way. The Farallones are this
way. Follow close, but saw your
strength" said the Padrone. He was
completely lost, but there were vol
umes of confidence and hope in his
voice. The men struck out, breasting
the wave with strong, sturdy strokes.
They swan for several hours, but
the fog did not lift or thin in the least.
Louis began to tire, and the Padrone
heard his gasping for breath. "Cour-
age, boy, for Eita,' he cried. But
Louis strength was fast giving out.
"Put your hand on my shoulder"
ventured the Pad1one; 81 can tow you"
"No, painted Louis; Il cannot last.
Save yourself"
at IS for Mia, boy. You must be
saved" said the Padrone, sharply;
'in the name of God, Hsaen!-the
breakers! There is land ahead.'
The young man struck out desper-
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

In the Shah luka pass we have n OF
the many instances in which the Nile
has hurled itself at an opposing noun.
tain barrier and cut its way through.
In fact, it often seems to select these
unpropitious places for its course.
when en- each side, a few miles away.
there is a tolerably level, unbroken
eXpanse of desert. For ten miles the
river twists in and out before escaping
to the open ono more. It's current is
very rapid, making it welI-nigh inn
passable at low water because of the
numerous rocks; but at the time of my
descent the summer food was well
along, and all but a few of these bar
Tiers were hidden below the surface.
their presence being marked only by
occasional eddies.-William Gage Erv-
ing, in Century.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Whip Tor Female KleDtomanIncH.
London Truth tells Of a method
dealing summariIy with female KEEP
tomaniacs of gentle birth, which is
followed in certain West End shops.
Every woman detected in the act Of
s%hophfting is given her option Of be-
ing prosecuted in court or being
birched by the manageress, a person
specially selected for her biceps. The
birch is a formidable one. SIN one
shop alone" says Truth, 40 women
have accepted the ordeal Of birching,
in addition to two young girls Of q
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

PhyIlis-Harry is the most conceited
man l ever met.
Maud-What makes you think so?
Phyllis-Why, he first asserts that I
am the most adorable woman in the
world, the most beautiful and incl.
l~ectual, and in every respect a paragon,
and then he wants me TO marry himI
Washington Times
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

"Did you hear about poor PaImers?
He went to New Guinea as a mission
airy, you know, and he was pursued by
c~annibals. He vas running away from
them as fast as he could when he hap
pened to fall. And then"
"And then I suppose the cannibals
fslLto. IN Y. World.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14
BAD BACKS.

Bad backs are found
in every household.
Abadb 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 and
should be promptly
attended to.
Reach the cause Of
~backache by reliev-
ing the kidneys and
curing their ills.
DoRn's Kidney Pills
are for the kidneya
only and cure the.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

After the capture and destruction Of Washington BY the British in
commander, announced that he would spend the winter in Baltimore hmaS He He
up a b0mbard5nenf OF the city during the night + September Il. Francis
che exchange Of a friend, and were detained over night. Key was 90 de-
ing that he wrote. almost on the spur of the moment our national song
THE Star-Spangled Banner" During the attack o baltimore Gen. Ross
was nOrtany wounded, and the attack was repealed.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14
Bathing the Baby.

Young mothers naturally feel anxious
about the baby's bath. 1t is best to begin
at six weeks to put the little one in the
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 Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

foreign nationality, who, in consid-
Grafton for their tender years, were
treated to a milder form of chastise.
ment"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
= a cough eure.-;. W. O'Brien, S22 Third
Ave, n, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6, 1900.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

What is it that makes men great, papa?'
Persistent advertising, my sOn."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

A life without principles and principles
without life are two evils to be avoided
United Presbyterian.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund moneys it fails to cure. 25c.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

A mans own good breeding is the best
security against other peoples ill-manners.
Chesterfield.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-14

A small door may lead to a large room
Rams HOr2.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
HOMESTEAD RECORD OF 1902.

To those who suppose that desirable government
land is becoming and that the home
stead movement is the wane it will be surprise to
learn that broke all homestead records since the
law went into effect generation ago
During the fiscal year ending June 80, 1902, there
were I4o3326 Of homestead entries the various
land offices of the United States government.
During the early years of the up to and includ
ing 1870, the largest number of entered in one
year, 1870, was 37542o3ony onefourth Of last years
record.
The highest record of the years was in $780,
when the number of entered reached 6,o547o8 -
less than half of last years total
During the decade 10000, the highest record was
that of 1886, which reached oI45I36 nearly 100000
short of last year.
any fiscal year in 1894, which tailed 8o46o68-in
other words 100000 shy Of 1902. .--.
Then followed three great years. the greatest in the
land-seekng development of the United States Iooo
with total of 84784oo; 1907, with o4o7275, and 1902
which topped all totals with I4,o33,246.
We have thoroughly appreciated from the records
of the transportation and land companies that vast
tidal wave OF immigration was pouring into the North
west during the past three seasons but was pre-
pared to believe that this late movement could possibly
exceed in volume that of I88ooo when the population
movement led to the organization of many young
cities, counties and states The records of the
government land Offices eye-openers those
who in the midst Of and participating in the home
seeking business
1t seems scarcely conceivable for example, that the
number of homestead turned by the govern
ment to actual settlers in the past three years total
ly 3I,ooo,ooo a homestead Of 100 acres to nearly
100000 people In other words, if there are 10000 900
self-supporting people of twentyone years or over in
the United States, of them during the past
three years has taken homestead.
The volume of the recent land-seeking tidal wave
may be appreciated fully by comparisons with
former periods. The 100000 of homestead
tries of the past three equal the total of the first
ten years following the The past three-year total
again, equals the fveyear record of the great immgra
ton which began in 1885, of the five years ending
with 1892
This homestead movement of the past three seasons
is all the remarkable by of the fact that
for every of homestead land taken there unques
tionaby have been ten sold of railroad land and
other agricultural property 1t is undoubtedly true that
the present pilgrimage of homeseekers into the West
is the greatest of the kind in the worlds his
tory; and only fairly into the midst of it.
the prospect being that the present year will see still
higher record than last.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
OUR RECIPROCITY HISTORY.

The reciprocity history of the United States is a
short horse soon curried and thinner than it long
The most important landmark in this history is the
treaty with Canada in 1896 and the most i'm
portant was that with Hawaii, 1880.
Reciprocity made Republican project by
James G. Blaine against the high-tariff influences
of the party. It's errand double First to meet in
the popular demand for tariff reform with
out unduly exciting the tariff benefcaries and second
to serve the hand-maiden of protection with view
to securing trade from certain friendly nations without
letting down the bars to all.
The reciprocity treaty with Canada came into being
with the tarf-reform campaign of the sos and existed
through one Democratic administration and through
Lnco1n's administration until it fell victim to the
rising Of the hightarif benefcaries Immediately
following the Civil During the dozen years it was
in force the trade of the United States with Canada more
than trebed Were it still in force from the day was
withdrawn, March ~ 1866 date the commercial and
industrial OF the northern half of the content might
have been vastly revolutionized The Northwest would
have had tremendous commercial impetus during the
period of its early development and the great empire w.
ing between Mississippi headwaters and Puget sound
would have been the greatest beneficiary The effect
upon the growth and power of the Twin Cities and Du-
luth would have been marvellous
In 1875, just before the close of Gen Grants adj
minstration, the reciprocity treaty which made Hawaii
a commercial of the United States went into
effect Because of the friendship of the sugar trust for
the Hawaiian treaty. it never repealed until Ha-
wall became part of the United States or rather
colony belonging appertaning thereto" on April
80, 1900
bunch of reciprocity treaties with South American
and West Indian states and colonies ratified in 1912
result of the work of Blaine; but were all with
drawn in 1894 by President Cleveland by of their
failure to produce expected commercial results The
lack of American shipping facilities still gave Europe
the export trade of LatnAmerica and the progress of
American export trade southwark inappreciable
The only reciprocity treaties in force some
unmportant ones with France, Germany, Portugal and
Italy, under the Dingley provisions The French treaty
gives the minimum French import duties on American
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
What the Religious World
Is Thinking About and Doing
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON AND YOUNG PEOPLES TO
COMMENTS BY WILLIAM T ELLIS
"PERSONAL LIBERTY" he is worth our
- nv fbaN oI1 II

ne is worth our sacrificing for. More
over, the New Testament exalts all the
small and the needy by making them
the representatives of Jesus himself.
When we serve them we serve him;
when we offend them we offend him.
They have a claim upon US great
enough to lead us to fofego any pet
pleasure or indulgence, if thereby they
may be helped. 1t is only on this
high Christian plane that the doubt
fur practices of a disciple of Jesus
are to be determined. 1t may be of
small consequence in itself whether
one does or does not play cards or
go to the theater or dance or drink a
glass of wine. but it is of supreme i'm
portance that he should be the best
brother possible to all his fellow men.
The Temperance Side of the Lesson.
This is rightly called temperance
lesson, for it is a lesson In Christian
self-control and self-denial. 1t sets
forth the underlying principles which
may be applied to any practice. The
truth by which the new Christians at
Corinth were to guide themselves in
partaking of, or abstaining from, meat
offered to idols is the same truth by
which Christian today may settle
all vexed questions as much to the
woman who is unduly fond of dress
as 1T does to the man who likes
strong drink; to the respectable man
Who is covetouS of money as truly as
to the poor wretch whose life is be-
ing wrecked by lust. The Bible way
the Christly way, is the way of loving
Self-denial And a man is more man
ly for every desire he conquerS at the
bidding of an unSelfiSh motive.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14

canned goods, provisions and lumber, in exchange for
reduction French liquors, crude tartar and paint
ngs. The German treaty gives Germany the rates
France the items just named, and for the
given to Russia Belgium, Italy and Austro Hungary
which, by the way agricultural productions, not
particularly friendly The Portuguese and Italian treaties
secure for the United States about the
charged most other countries, except slight reduction
on mineral oil and machinery in Portugal and ma
ch1nery cottonseed oil, fish and fertilizers into Italy.
Reciprocity with Canada would be worth to the de-
velopment of this country hundred-old all the tinker
ing that has been accomplished under Republican high
tariff control in the past dozen years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
SCHOOL EXHIBIT
ROOM TOO SMALL
st. Paul Teachers Think City
Should Have More Than
1000 Square Feet.

st. Paul school teachers are becom-
ing interested in the exhibit to be
made at the Universal Industrial ex-
hibit at st. Louis in 1904, from the
state of Minnesota.
1t is officially announced that 5000
square feet of space will be allowed
this state for an educational exhibit,
ments this would allow st. Paul more
than 1000 square feet This, it is said,
would be totally inadequate for the ex-
hibit st. Paul would naturally be de-
sirous Of sending to ST. Louis. The
Industrial work alone as carried on
in the grade and high schools would
more than fill such space.
Just what the nature of the academic
exhibit at st. Louis will be has not
been fully determined. The commit
tee appointed by the superintendent to
consider and report upon this matter
filed a preliminary report at the last
meeting of the principals, on Mon
day.
In its report the committee stated
that it was unanimously in favor OF
the project of an exhibit being sent
to st. Louis, and that in order to de-
termine as nearly as possible the
quantity and quality of the supplies
required, it asked for the co-Opera-
ton and assistance Of the supervisors,
including Miss Corcoran, Miss Phalen,
Mr.. LANCE and~Mr Schmidt.
The committee also suggested that
a committee of kindergarten teachers
be appointed to arrange for an exhibit
from that department.
AS a parting conclusion it was the
unanimous suggestion of the commit
tee that it be understood that the ex-
hibit be one of quality rather than
quantity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
ROCKEFELLER APPROVES.

Precisely what he G1ob has stated from the
beginning and maintained daily for fortnight the Re
publican organs admit, namely that John D. Rookie
Teller and the Standard Oil company have never objected
to the so-called "trust-buster" bills and do not now
There nothing in the bills that any trust could have
to take ofense at The Nelson publicity" pro-
vision does provide for publicity far as the public
is concerned and simply statistical aid for the pres
dent BESIDES it has penalty provision even if trust
should decline furnish information for the entertain
ment of the president The Littlefeld bill was never
aimed to bust trust except the imaginary vagaries
hereafter organized and will get to affect even
that world of imagination because the bill is admittedly
unconstitutional anyway William E Curtis of the Chi
cago RecordHerad, length admits that "Mr Rocke-
Teller and the Standard Oil company did not object
and have objected to the publicity section of the
department of commerce act Notwithstanding all the
loud camor of Republican organs and the fake teIe-
grams varlously signed by the Standard Oil president
and vice president. So far the Clapp-Elkins bill is
concerned Also Mr. Rockefeller has no objections But
it not necessary to take statements pro Or con
from the trust managers. practically unanimous vote
and prompt passage that there trust oppo-
stion
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
Advertise JudiciousIy.D

This expression has become famous
in the business world by the insistence
with which it has been constantly
heralded broadcast by it's originators,
Messrs. Lord & Thomas, advertising
agents, of Chicago and New York
Handlers of much of the largest adj
vertising in the world, they have the
reputation of observing their own adj
monitions and most judiciously place
the business consigned to them. That
is proven by the fact that this paper
gets its share of their business.
We are reminded to say word
about this well known advertising firm
by neat little pocket cigar cutter or
perforator that has just arrived at this
office with their compliments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
ARMY NOTES.

Orders have, been issued from de-
partment headquarters for the trans
fer of troops from Fort Keogh to Fort
Meade. The Thirteenth cavalry has
been ordered to leave for the Philip
pines. To provide for the garrisoning
of Fort Meade When troops I, K, l. and
M, of the third squadron of the Thir-
teenth cavalry, leave for San Fran
cisco troops E and H, now stationed at
Fort Keogh, will go to Fort Meade.
where they will remain till the arrival
of the Sixth cavalry from the Philip
pines. E5eu
Troops E and H will leave Fort
Keogh March 5, and troops 1, K, L and
M will leave Fort Meade on their ar
rival. The latter troops will be requir-
ed to sail from San Francisco April 1,
or as soon thereafter as possible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
declaration, I can do all things in Him
that Strengthened me-
NEWS AND NOTES.

There are. II 1000 pupils attending the
roman Catholic parochial schools of
Massachusetts.
A Japanese Sabbath alliance has
been formed to promote the observance
of Sunday.
1t is said that King Menelelz Of
Abyssinia has prohibited smoking
throughout his dominions.
From requests alone, religious and
charitable causes in Great Britain last
year received 100000
The New York Post estimates that
S26O,OOO,000 was spent last year for
ana by the churches of the United
States.
According to the Churchman, there
We're erected in New York, during 1902.
church edifices for Roman, Greek. Rus
sian, English Catholic and Protestant
churches
An ancient manuscript of part of the
Old Testament, said to be the oldest
known, was recently found in Syria. 1t
comprises the Pentateuch, and is dated
1876 A. D.
Roman Catholic newspapers are urg-
ing that more Catholic young men take
up literature and Journalism, for the
sake Of being able to defend and serve
the church
Historic Fort AcHenry, in Baltimore
harbor, is regularly visited by COM
panies of Christian Endeavorers, who
conduct meetings with the soldiers.
Recently each man in the fort was Civ
en- New Testament
The Dunkards believe in non-resist-
ance. and when one of their ministers
IN pennsylvania shot a burglar who
was entering his store, they tried the
minister and suspended him. Then he
made formal confession and was re-
stored. Thus the church records were
kept clear!
Times have changed SINGLE the Pill
grim fathers frowned upon the OBJ
servance of ecclesiastical days, even
Christmas, for here is the moderator
of the Congregational national council
urging Congregationalists to make
Lent time of special heart searching
and spiritual communion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
TODAY'S WEATHER.

Minnesota-Fair Saturday; fresh west
to northwest winds; Sunday fair warmer
in west portion.
Upper Michigan Generally fair satur-
day and Sunday; fresh northwest winds
becoming variable.
Wisconsin-Fair Saturday. fresh west
to northwest winds; Sunday fair.
Montana-Fair Saturday; Sunday fair
warmer.
North Dakota-Fair Saturday; not so
cold in west portion; Sunday fair;
warmer.
Iowa-Fair Saturday and Sunday.
South Dakota--Fair Saturday and Sun
day. -4
ST. Paul = Yesterdays temperatures,
taken by the United States weather bu-
reau, St. Paul. w: b. Oliver, observer. for
last acknowledgements corrected for tenn
perature and elevation. Highest tempera-
ture, 8; lowest temperature, 3; average
temperature 2; daily range IL; baron1-
eter, 80 "A; humidity, 80; Precipitation, o;
Z p. m, temperature, 8; D. M, wind.
northwest; weather, clear.
Yesterdays ,Ton1perat lures
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
THE OWL CAR.

1t having been definitely shown by petition Of nearly
FIVE thousand workingmen of the city of St. Paul that
the owl would be great saving Of money them
and immense convenience in going and from their
work. it up to the authorities of the city pass the
ordinance without delay.
Yesterday petitions representing practically FIVE
thousand night workers presented to the commit
tee These petitions forth the needs of the late
service and the action Of the committee in accord
ance 1t unanimous in recommending that the owl
service be established and maintained
That the board of aldermen will now indorse the
ton of its committee goes without saying 1t would
be unusual and suspicious action to do otherwise
The committee has given the subject careful attention
and patient hearing. The showing made by the advo
Gates of the owl justifes the service, and e
G 10 be has doubt but that in very short time it
will be established and in the future maintained be-
of legal requirement and also because has been
shown to be profitable to the company and great
venience to the patrons of the line
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
UNLOOKED-FOR COLD
CAUGHT MANY MAPPING
Temperature Dropped Below Zero and
CoaI Offices Were Busy.

The weather today as looked for by
the local forecaster will be generally
fair. The drop registered yesterday
was entirely unlocked for and caught
nanny mapping in the matter Of fuel
It was generally thought that the
worst of the cold wave was over and
yes terdays change saw many eager
callers at the coal offices.
Cold weather is general all over the
Northwest and the low pressure that
was for days confined to the extreme
Southwest is moving northward
The lowest temperature in St. Paul
yesterday was four below zero and the
temperature at s o'clock last evening
was precisely at the zero mark.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14
NORTHERN PACIFIC
MAKES PURCHASES
Dennis Ryan Homestead and Tubber-
ing Property Are Sold.

John J. Watson, said to be acting for
the Northern Pacific, yesterday pur-
chased the Charles r. Tubbering prop
erty, located at Eighth and Neill
streets. the consideration named in the
deed filed for record being $4,000.
At the same time a deed was filed
for the transfer of the Dennis Ryan
homestead from Bessie Burns and hus-
band to John J. Travis, for consider
alton of $4,000: This is the property
which James Burns is said to have
picked up for $4,000 at a tax sale, his
net profits on the deal being in the
enighborhood of $4,000. Mr.. Travis
is said to be making these purchases
for the Northern Pacific.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-14

Rum is as democratic as death. 1t
makes no distinctions; high and low
are equally it's victims. 1t conquers
king and pauper, scholar and fool,
strong and weak. Into the cultured
home of the wealthy it creeps with
deadly purpose, even as into the poor
mans cottage. Every profession, ev-
cry trade, every walk of life, has it's
tales of men, who, like King Benhadad,
have gone to defeat and ruin by way
Of strong drink.