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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14
CURIOUS JAcK-IN-ARMoR.
Church Funetlonnry A Some o. the
Ola mpwpa on the suMoIx
Ehg) Censt.


Several Of the old towns on the Suf-
folk, England, coast can boast Of
jack-of-armor One Of the best Is at
Southwold, that quaint, old-fashioned
seaside resort, now trying to burst
from its chTysalis stage into fashion
able butterfly seaside resort, says the
London Queen.
Some years ago the jack used to
stand outside the church on bracket
over the western arch, and as each
hour came round on the clock he
struck his hatchet against the bell to
announce the time. The poor old jack
of carved oak weathered many storm
outside the building, until some wise
person, seeing that he was being grad
ually worn away, suggested his being
preserved inside the edifice
The .Seuthwold jack-of-armor is q
curious looking parsonage, He stands
about three feet high, and at the pres
ent moment holds an exalted position
near the beautifully carved and painted
old screen. He is perched well on
high, so that he can be seen by most
of the congregation, to whom he now
announces the commencement Of the
service.
When the clergy are ready to leave
the vestry the string which goes down
Jacks right arm is gently pulled, and
his arm begins to move up and down,
striking the bell as it does so with
jacks hatchet, placed for the purpose
beside the figure. He makes a consid-
cradle noise and strangers in the con-
gregation are somewhat startled at so
unusual a disturbance If not prepared
beforehand.
The interesting little figure is paint
ed dark green, relieved here and there
with gold. His dress is of armor, and
he wears big gauntlet gloves. In his
left hand he holds sword. His hell
met comes down well over his brows,
and his ears are protected by the pro-
! jecting sidepieces. He does not aspire
to a vizor. but his helmet is studded
with big nails. He has a nice. kindly
face, little flattened at the nose and
mouth through long ages, for even
wooden jacks will not wear forever.
At one time many Of the Siffolk
churches boasted a jack. but to-day
those queer little gentlemen are rare.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14
! CITY or ILLITRRATEs.
Nearly 90 Per Gent. OF Moscov'a FuH.
ulatIon Can Neither Reaa
Nor Write.

The Viedomosti Of Moscow, Is pub
fishing the census report of last year,
just issued by the statistical bureau
Of the MOSCOW municipality. It ap-
pears that 45 per cent Of the popula-
tion Of the city Is 1lliterate When
1t is added that the requirements
which enable person In Russia TO
be considered 'literate" are no more
than the ability to write his name On
the passport this high agura must
be increased to arrive at 3 proper un-
derstanding Of the 8CCuHT HtgCg gl Izl=
fairs there, says an eastern exchange.
1t is presumed, continues the paper.
that the large numbers Of people from
the country iocking to Moscow are only
a typical example Of European Russia
In general. OF late years Moscow has
done more than any other city 81 town
In Russia to provide elementary teach-
ing for the people, The report says that
the children are practically an liter
ate" but does not give figures
The tables are detailed and show that
the highest percentage of fliteracy
among males is found in the unattachea
day laborers CAS- per cent?. females
working in factories (s1 to S5 per cent?. i
even landowners and capitalists ae=
count for S5z per cent Of the illiteFates,
while employees IN mills and "a trade
number between I and 2 per cent
"smaH masterworkmen" ranning their
own establishments include from 8f to
S6 per cent of illiterates, and domestie
! servants over 26 per cent.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

The crying evil Of the present day the question Of "npera-
ment An actors actress proudest possession Temperament
serves cloak to incompetence it is snowy mask 10 blind the
eyes of the audenceo the ignorance Of his Instead
of trying show his her versatility the
only attempt parts that display this much vaunted personality
kills good acting, because the actor becomes rely for all his
or her effects personal trick nonatios peearty and
the public regret gives this device M wsst
agement.
An interesting line of investigation pursue would be try aud
trace what it is which makes and failure Ii
nothing do with good acting. draw and d heater
B. finer artist does not bring penny to the box
sEed COMEDIAN managers will engage actually
keeps people away The great Intelligent public the man in
one of Barry Pains stories who acquired taste for bad cigars
afterwards could tolerate the best It is All saw
needs love the highest when it, asay pass by Or
if it. are bored
Teach acting like in the public schools like would
be equally futile and ridiculous But really knows anything
that setaugh and every great artist
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

II don't seem to be able to please
Mr.. suburba at all, said Mrs. Subur-
ba tearfully. He asked me to sharpen
a pencil the best could. He aelSnowl-
edged did 1t well and yet he was real
angry about It.
THAT is strange" said the sympa-
thetic visitor, Did you find out
whyg"
Yes; I used his favorite razor, In
stead Of his second best. - Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

why haven't you called on us late
", Mr., Gifhorn?"
We'll, Miss Laura, II walked up
your way one night, and-and was go
ing IN. but I didn't 90 in because r.
saw a mans shadow on the window
curtain
How foolish, Mr. Gt1horn. That was
only ma trying on her new automobile
cap. Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

A car fell from the railroad track
near Covngton, KY, and aiighted on
a residence so feet below The oceu-
pants were startled. remarks the Ba.-
timore American. although they had
been rather accustomed to hailing
street cara
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14
Great saFvAtion.

Superstition Is great thing. ai
the returned explorer
Speaking from experience ?" asked
the close friend,
Yes, sir Why, on the iast voyage
when we were just about to ofamlsh every
man discovered rabbits foot Ga his
pocket and we had rahbit-foet aoup.
ChicReo Daily NaMa.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14
BY HENRY LABOUcHERE
Noted Paris Dramatic Critic

AT no time has tie theater been more impor-
tant factor in social life than at the present but while
the dramatic writing that has been produced ID the
last 20 years shows nlneasurabe advance on that
Of the preceding 20 years, he would be careless
creature who would say that acting has advanced la
the same manner. The thsater caters for two classes,
the unthinlSng and the thoughtful The former is
by far The larger class but the ACTOR who thinks be-
cause his clientele Is unthinsn he can be thoughts
less makes vast mistalss Is any proof Of this
saenaanf nera nsadad Ineea nnlE nnnt 10 The mlsis
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

she-Ars. Giddyun. who was recently
divorced, calls herself a widow
He-ges; but she's one Of the sort
that can't kceu Oh the srass--C Chicago
Daily lEeWs.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

Waggsby Where are your Wifa2
Naggaby You mean where ia" she
don't you?
''N0, / mean it just ss said l
Everybody says your wi6a 8 too many
Cor you. Baltimore American
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

A public museum at Brighton, Eng
land, has adopted a custom which
should be followed elsewhere. Persons
are encouraged to bring in fresh bunch
es Of local Wild flowers culIed during
their walks to one Of the officials, who
arranges the specimens each morning in
glass vases containing water and af-
fixes both the botanical and English
name. Thus visitors are made acquaint-
ed with the flowers which they have
seen growing wild, but regarding which
they have had no Information
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

comedy stage which beginning to onopolz Al our best
ans @ al well aoagh bit the smaller thoughtful audiences
beginning suffer though present they have
got hold Of the root Of the evil This root divided One
half Of the evil the actors fault and onehalf is the fault Of the
public
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-11-14

Germany's oldest sea going Warship
the Krou, was built In England in1867.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
THE RETIRED BURGLAR.
He Doesn't Set Up as Teacher, but
s nrau,e lAaenn From Exnerience

He Doesn't Set Up as a Teacher, but
Draws a Eeason From Experience.
"No matter what business man
may be in," said the retired burglar,
1T is only by actual hard work, and
by everlastin'ly keepin' at it that he
will get on in 1t. No amount Of dream-
in will put man anywhere; but
there amt anywhere that man can't
get by steady, hard work.
i've seen this illustrated in my
own businegsss;nas a matter Of fact. in
my own eIGrience.
& 1--WE wasted many and many q
night dreamin' of Robin banks, max.
in, in my mind, a million dollars at .
clip, but never actually maxim cent,
while some chap that ! knew that
didn't have half as lofty ideas about
things as did would be dom very
well, indeed, Robin just small houses
and places like that, just by gettin'
down to business and stickin' to 1t;
not wastin' his time dreamin'. Ny
son
"Well, dunno. considerin' my bust.
ness, or what was my business, as
ohght to set up as teacher. but you
cap draw your own conclusions"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
Wit Of Great Preacher.

OF all the brilliant preachers Of
modern times no one shone more re
splendently in conversation than the
eloquent Baptist minister, Robert
Hall. For all whining pietists, for all
oracular utterers Of commonplace. all
anglers for praise, in the pulpit or
elsewhere, the great preacher had an
ineffable contempt. One day sickly.
querulous old man belonging to his
congregation met him in the street
and said: "Ah, Mr.. Hall, you have
never been to see me. SIR Tve-Ive
I've been very i'll; I've beenat
deaths door, Mr.. Hail." why didn't
you step in?" was the quick response,
When asked for advice by a young
man who desired to enter the minis.
try, and who gave as a reason that he
wished not to bury his talents in
napkin, Hall replied: Then put them
in pocket handkerchief, sir; that
will be large enough"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
a shrewd Imposition.

A friend Of Mr.. Norman told him
of travelling impostor he had seen.
who went from village to Tfl1age, offer.
ing for a small fee to show some hairs
from the head Of the Virgin Mary.
One person at q time was admitted, Q
small parcel was produced and many
wrappings taken of in succession, I'm.
til in the last paper Of all the visitor
was invited to gaze upon the miracu
lous hairs. The paper was quite
empty and the peasant would aver
that he saw nothing. Then the Inn
poster would sorrowfully explain that
the hairs were invisible to sinful eyes
and that only the pious could ste
them. In order to escape the reproach
his customers would loudly and
proudly assert that they saw them
clearly and SO he did brisk trade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

TlOuS troubles 1OllOW.
It's only short step to urinary
arrangements - diabetes, dropsy,
Bright's disease.
Read how to be cured:
CASE NO. 24,613.-Mr. Joseph
Gaines. foreman Of the Harter mills,
Fostoria, O., says: II just as ardently
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills today,
and 1t Is the month of October, 1899,
as l did in the summer Of 1896, when,
after taking course Of the treatment,
they cured me Of kidney complaint
and backache, which was often so
acute that I was unable to sleep at
night and had difficulty in remaining
on my feet all day. am still free
from the lumbago or any annoyance
from my kidneys, and unhesitatingly
declare that am only too pleased to
re-endorse my opinions Of Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kid!
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by all druggists, price so cents
per box.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

I'VE want . full and succinct state.
ment from you OF Graviscourt'a crimes
and yours. telling how the infs2l
Alice Graviscourt, disappeared. and
how the smallpox fraud was pefps.
trated. hiding nothing. but revealing
everything. That Is what We want
OF you."
.And then what viii you do with
met" asked Sigmotta.
Hold you until the truth Of your
statement Ia proven. and then release
you" q
There was pause The major
walked back and forth uneasily. Thor.
lane sat as calm as Byrnes himself. I
was feverishly eager.
very WE'LL" said Sigmotta, finally.
II am ready. Shall l writer"
No. The stenographer will take
down your words. and then put 1t in
proper form for your signature"
And then began the unraveling OF
the last knot In the exciting mystery
Of the Graviscourt millions.
Graviscourt met US, as he had al
ways met US, with the placid smile
and the suaye dignity Of the man Of
wealth, leisure and culture, There
was, perhaps, degree Of pallor in his
face that was unusual, but this might
easily be attributed to the return Of q
rival whom he had believed dead and
out Of his way.
He greeted me cordially, however.
and congratulated me upon the fact
that the rumor Of my demise was un-
founded.
He led US into his coy library-the
very room in which Dilkins had dis
covered the photograph o. Alice Ora.
viscourt and placed chairs for US and
urged us to sit down.
There were four of us: the major,
Thorlane, myself and special officer
in citizens dress, detailed by Byrnes
to accompany us and to take Gravis.
court into custody. had insisted
upon my plan of action being followed,
which was to proceed to Graviscourt's
rooms, unmask his villanies there, and
read to him the statements Of Dambo
and Of the two Sigmottas. When this
had been done, it was to be the off,
GERS duty to arrest Graviscourt, and
my connection with the case ceased.
It must have been clear to Gravis-
court that something serious was COM
ing, for the major was as glum and
grim as an old warrior could be, and
the stern face of Thorlane must have
seemed to Graviscourt an Ill omen.
But no sign of trepidation showed
in his manner, and he politely offered
us cigars and wine, which we all de-
clined, while he waited for us to an
nounce the object Of our visit
The moment was a painful one. and
although had worked for this mans
downfall, now that had the weapons
wherewith to destroy him in my hand,
sincerely pitied him. But there was
no receding now, and I plunged at
once into the subject.
Ito be continued.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
A struaale for Life.

Eagle River. Mo-, Jan. 19th.-Maggie
e. Decker. Woodworking woman 40
years of age, whose home Is here, has
Just gone through thrilling battle for
her life. Many another would have
lain down and died. for for twelve long
years she has suffered the most awful
pains.
She had Kidney Trouble and Rheu-
matism, combined with = very dis
tressing stomach trouble. At last she
got SO bad that she could not sleep,
for she ached all over, and was so
lame that she could scarcely walk.
She spent over hundred dollars In
different medicines, but only to be dis
appointed. for everything failed to help
her.
At last, however, Just when she was
beginning to despair OF ever finding q
remedy, she heard of Dodd's Kidney
PHYS and bought six boxes. She says:
Now can eat well. sleep well, and
am feeling splendid. God bless Dodd's
Kidney Pills, for they saved ny life.
My troubles were many, but Dodd's
Kidney Pills cured me completely
But for them surely would have
died."
In Finland RENDERS are worth only
about $3.50 a head. A reindeer can
travel about 100 miles day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

y
Alabastine will not cure smallpox
and other contagious diseases, once
they have fastened their deadly grip
upon their victims. 1t will do much,
however. toward preventing their
spread.
It is well recognized fact that GER
tain wall coatngs do much to harbor
disease germs and propagate same;
that Of all coverings wall paper Is
the most likely to hold the germs of
disease for months and years.
There are well authenticated cases
where smallpox, scarlet fever and other
germs have lain dormant for years,
and have attacked persons afterward
when the paper was removed.
Kalsomines stuck on the wall with
decaying glue are not much better
than wall paper with Its vegetable
paste.
Alabastine Is recommended gener-
ally by sanitarians. as coating for
walls In any style Of work, as it is
perfectly sanitary. is in the nature of
a disinfectant, presents perfectly
hard surface, is manufactured from
a cement base, and does not furnish q
Judgment ground for disease germs.
Years ago these matters received
but little attention. but modern scien-
lists becoming appalled, at the spread
Of the dread disease, smallpox, and
the difficulty IN stamping it out. have
gone to investigating causes, and I'M
hesitatingly say that improper wall
coatings have very much to do with
this.
" A4a abbastffne is recommended to be
used on all infected walls, to destroy
germs and to get walls once more in
a healthy condition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

Miss Menard cured after doc
tors failed to help her.
"Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me after
doctors had failed, and ! want
other girls to know about it. Dur
ing menstruation / suffered most
intense pain low in the abdomen
and in my limbs. At other times /
had Q heavy, depressed feeling
which made my work seem twice
as hard, and I grew pale and thin.
The medicine the doctor gave me
did not do me one bit of good, and
Twas thoroughly discouraged. The
doctor wanted me to stop work, but,
of course, I could not do that. 1
finally began to take Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and felt better after taking the first
bottle, and after taking six bottles
was entirely cured, and am now
in perfect health, and ] am SO CRATE
ulfor it, MISS GEoRaIE MENARD,
537 E. 152nd st., New York City. -
$4,000 forfeit " original Of aboos letter pvosis1
osnuinensss cannot 10 produced.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable,
Compound cures female ills when
all other means have failed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
The girl who is tout Of sight" isn't
generally the one who is out Of min0.

Opportunities and Business Chances.
Better and more attractive than
ever in the great Southwest. II you
are interested write for pamphlets.
Address James Barker, Gent Pass.
Agent, M, X. & T. Ry., 101 VAIN
wright Bldg, st. Louis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

plso's Cure for Consumption 10 nm infall.
tile medicine for coughs and colds.--N. w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

The matrimonial broker Is respon
sible for many broken hearts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
Women marry for mushrooms on
toast and compromise on potpie.

AVOID FRAUDULENT INVITATIONS,
Use the genuine Russ bleaching Blue and
preserve your clothes. All grocers, 100.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
Horses arlno Fancy Prices,

Horses Bring Fancy Prices. r..
Thirty-oight Russian Orion carriage
horses. Just imported. have been auc-
toned OF In Kew York. One fourth.
hand team sold for 1880. Many salas
were made around $500.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

DR.. Lawrence's superintendent cures
Dyspepsia Guaranteed, SOC. Lawrence
Co., Des Moines, la. Sample free.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
]. ~ kxa6 Islmnaratura.

4 Surinam has the smallest range o.
temperature Of any place In the world.
The summer temperature h 7s. and
the winter III degrees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

Hot scotch is being brewed, and
skates are on foot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

PUTNAM FADELESs DYES color
more goods. brighter colors, with less
work than others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

Adam had wife made to order. blu
she turned out to be misf1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

When 1t comes to matrimony fools
rush in where angels fear to wed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
~ NONE Tlose9T ocALplNo m
ia CHICAGO. ~

\ yll0nois eonss Into line with New
3osh aAl Pennsylvaxaa IN Vigorous
0r(lsa against the tiekst scalpinD
8lAisrso IA lorgsrA three having
Ie1a sentenced On Saturday. n Chi.
49,, after : fortniSht's trial. one Of
MAGm. proAtiAg By his experience.
blsadsl guilty 10 second indictment,
Iu1lle tAe trial OF the others will
lesbtlsss PROCEED 70 another convic-
~. Chicago has long been ! favor.
~ 1eld Tor ticket speculation. ana s
blow aSainst the nsfarious practice
euld nowhere hsvs been landed more
gsctively. The persistent ana unit.
~ SAoEts q the leading railroads Of
le country 70 exterminate the bust.
DssA which II simply one Of petty lar.
deny. robhing the poor and the wage
rnSrS. are bringing most satlsfac.
~ results. Prom the Brooklyn
GkAndard- Union.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
WHEN SACKS ARE BAD.

Bad backs
are caused BY
sick kidneyA
Most back.
ache pains
are kidney
pains.
Backache 10
the q r 9 {
symptom Of
kidney disor.
ders,
Neglect the
warning Of
the back, Sc
rfnlsa fro,thlna
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

When feeding, the stride Of an os.
trich is from twenty to twenty-five
inches; when walking. but not feed.
Ing, twenty-six inches; and when ter.
rified, eleven and one-half to fourteen
feet. or at the rate of about twenty.
five miles an hour. .g.. ID
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

4 At one time there were ffty-thre-
King streets in London; now there are
fifteen. It has thirty High streets,
steven st. Johns roads, nine St.
James places, five Victoria streets,
and three xford streets. There were
once thirty-three Queen streets; but
twenty-five Of them have been as
signed other names.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

The word "pen' means feather,
and Is from the Latin penna, a wing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

The way to lose friend Is to have
him get rich while you stay poor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

9noN1 NEW DISCOVERY: gives
D quick relief and cufes worst
Srftestim0uial and l0DAY0 treatment
Z G011EA0 o016, Box 1sAtlaath O.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
PREVENTS SMALLPOX.

He Is wise man who knows when
he has enough.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23

Iho Pe.Fu.no Almanac. rs
The have already been
suppus ssE1eruna almanacs. There
great demand for these
mach count Of the articles on
astrologyt which they contain. The
subject Of astrelagy IS q very attrac.
i've one to x people. The articles
ON astrology Ia the Peruna almanac
sc been furnished By very com.
ASTROLOGICAL, and the mental
cteristics Of each sign is given.
~ tuting almost complete horo-
eNh \. ssssts Of questions and answers
hara strology sent free upon request.
onst win be q great rush for these
cope GIA Ask your druggist for one
2 ai M fore they are gil gone.
80 ~. A9Snen mirror makes homely
o. &c a thing Of beauty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-01-23
Hair nxars ~ Ixarrad

III Some Of the Insurance companies
8of Paris refuse to insure people Who
DE their hair. III