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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17
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thetr teIsphones think
about lrouhfe said aaeed
ateur farmer aeearaias ta tne
troit Free Ere bu Ilf
notes with them ans Ee are
not obiiging t9 EQae Rer
country you haa better baek 81
townf So This Is what we CD through
with il order To be oblis
the only telephone in g vicinity an
my wife and Z ought % draw saiafia
as rural messengers
aIhe other day q eall aamA ta oar
telephone frQn some d "a town
wished 70 talk with Mrs JiuA oar
tenant wife. So mv wife had 81 ieave
her sewing. don her ~sunbounet and
plod across the rough fields g tnira q.
a mile "a tel Mrs Jinhs q come ~
the phone. When Mrs Jinlzs GOV
ready she numbered up 10 our hou
with a fat baby under each arm and
found out that Rosy a friend Qf hers
in town, wanted her Is come ard bring
her out to spend the day.
& Nav, bawled back Mrs. Jlnks
amt got no boss.
EN- a day 81 SO another friendo f tie.
links family telephoned out 70 say.
chat she and three children would.
spend Sunday with the Jinkses and
Mr.. links must come in with the wag-
on to bring them out. NY wife could
not answer that the Jinkses had no
horse, as they had just got one; 50 she
promised to deliver the message. she
gave the errand over to the Jinkses 70
me; INTENDED to attend to 10, and tor~
got il. The folks in town got ready
aud waited all day Sunday but no Mr..
Jinks appeared. About Tuesday there
was a great disturbance on my farm,
involving all the Jinkses, my brother,
and myself and both Of our wives. The
message hadn't been carried, and evs
erybody was to blame.
"This is only a sample. We have
other neighbors near and far; but our
house is the telephone Office Of the
district. People in town get mad at
us, and people in the country get mad
at us; our lotis hard"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

Wash and pick over one quart Of
brussels sprouts, then steam until
tender. Cook one-haIf tablespoon Of
finely minced onion in two table,
spoons of butter for five minutes, add
the sprouts and cook for five min-
utes longer. Drain, dip in batter, and
fry ~delicateIy in deep fat. For the
batter, mix half-cup of -four, one
quarter cup milk, one-half table
spoon Of butter. and egg slightly
beaten. Season highly and az
soon as cooked-Home Magazine.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

"On what ground " asked the young
man who was scheduled for the side
track, "do you propose to break our
engagement"
son no ground at ALL" replied the
matter-of-fact female in the case.
"When I became engaged to you was
under the impression that you were a
land owner, but 1 find upon inYestiga-
ton that the rumor is groundless.'
Chicago Daily News.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

Nearly everything W eat and drink
has been pronounced injurious by
some authority or crank. And now it
Is declared that we should go back to
our horn drinking-cups because it has
been shown that glass is attacked and
partly disintegrated not only by acids,
but by plain water-N. Y. Times.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

To clean fancy denim or cretonne
sofa pillow covers, where soap and
watey cannot be used, make a thick
paste Of starch and water and cover
the soiled and stained surfaces; let
it remain tin perfectly dry, when ii
can be brushed off. Repeat tie opers
alton if the stains have not entirely
disappeared Good Housekeeping.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

spain's minister Of justice recently
suggested in a public address that the
minimum marriage age, which Is aslow
as 70 years for girls and IA for boys,
should be raised, and that consap-
guineous bsarriages should be pnohib-
tted.-N. \, Post
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

the mix
ture is cool, fold in the stihy beaten
whites of the eggs, turn into the baking
dishes and bake 20 minutes in a slow
oven. Soufies, under all circum-
stances, should be served as soon as
they come from the oven, and in the
dishes in which they are baked.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

Two eggs, one-half cup Of butter,
two-thirds cup of sugar, one-half cup
of sweet milk, one teaspoon Of soda,
two teaspoons Of rea tartar, -four
Co thicken about like sponge cake
Filling-One cup sugar, one-quarter
cup water, boil till brittle; % cup
chopped raisins. Beat the white IL
an egg to 8 stiff froth and turn sugar
into egg-Boston Globe.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17
A T T NONSENSE.

Some musical composers r like
men without credit. They can't get
anyone to take their notes.-Chicago
Daily News.
"OId Gotrox says it was not long ago
that he was very poor indeed 'Yea
~ the last time the tax assessor
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

eMr. Thompson said I must give you
these samples, sir. He would like to
know if the lining is all right. Had
a heap of trouble with that juice. It's
old Boudreau's cane, and it's green az
grass"
The chemist Eprang up, pushed back
his wooden chair, lit his spirit lamp,
and began to test the juice Of Bou-
dreau's cane.
The man went out, and the first faint
streak Of dawn was reddening the east
ern sky.
The laboratory had grown cold, for
the fire had died out. The chemist
shivered. The lines were a little deeper
on the handsome face bending over the
spirit lamp, and sombre shadows lay in
the tawny eyes.
The blue light deepened to purple, b
violet, and changed to white in the
crystal tube; the chemist made hia
test with metLodical precision, and
went to his desk to figure on the results
as applied to Boudreau's cane
"seven years agoi" he murmured.-
New Orleans Hmes-DemOcrat.
soda and hot winter will remoW
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

alter has an elevs
sometimes have my DOUBTS, an
swered Stormington Barnes. 'The in
Auence that the public taste exerts
upon us actors is frequently very de-
moralizing Washington Star.
A Mighty Serious Thing.-'You
printed my death notice, and that's
no joke" "But, my dear sir, that's
not my fault. It's the fact that you
are alive that makes it no Joke"
There was a subtIeness to this that
made it most annoyingly puzzling-
Chicago Post.
WELL" remarked the Philosopher,
"Lowcaste was born with a silver
spoon in his mouth, even if he doesn't
appeal to you personally 'True,
replied the Wise Guy, "and I've often
wondered if that was the reason why
he never learned the use Of a knife
and fork."-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

Pedestrian-You have my heartfelt
sympathy.
Beggar-Well, III Discount Tor cash
detroit Free Press
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

Soda and hot water win remoW
grease spots from the Kitchen floor
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-01-17

was around. Gil
Tribune.
His Plaint-''Ds
alter has an eleyl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
IN THE RECEIVERS HANDS.
saxton Furnace Go. Goes Under as a
 Result of Oppressed Iron Market.

Bedford, Pa, December 1s-On applica- tion of A. A. Stevens for sundry credi- tors, and J. M. Reynolds for the Saxton Furnace company, in a bill and answer in equity filed before Judge Wood. At Lewiston. last night, Wm. Lauder and Charles H. Scott were appointed receivers of the Saxton Furnace company at Sax ton, Pa.
 The property consists of ten large blast furnaces with capacity of POO tons of pig iron daily at Saxton, ore and coal mines in Bedford and Huntingdon coun- ties and the Valley iron mills at Coates vile, covering 500 acres at an original cost of $1,ooO0oo. The receivers take charge at once and will operate the plant for time at least.
 The depression in the iron market, the high cost of materials, and some unproft- able investments, caused the embarra ss- ment. but it is expected that all creditors will be paid cash in full.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14

is said that the election will be contested on the grounds of the bill as it passed through the legislature being unconstitu- tionaL There is every indication of a lively fight between the contesting parties if it ever reaches the courts.
 The Electric Light company is enlarg- ing it's plant and increasing it's equipment A new large dynamo is being installed and more lights and new wires are being placed all over the city.
 It Is very probable that a furniture manufactory will be located here in the near future. The financiers of the con- cern will invest at least $1000O and the industrial association of the town Is re- ceiving numerous enquiries as to the availability of water power. The Hilabe creek. which runs through the town al- most like rapid, is attracting the at tention of manufacturers, and Alexander City faces bright prospect to secure some industries.
 The residence of Dr. w. F. Irwin of Mellersville was totally destroyed by fire The loss was $9OO to 5000, with $500 insur- ance
 The new Methodist church is nearing completion. S7000 edifice is being erect ed and will be ready for occupancy by spring
 Mayor A. P. Fuquay stated yesterday that the city was free from debt Bonds to the amount of $2O,OOO will be issued next week for the erection of water works. The work on this plant will be- gin in the early part of January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
SECRETARY ROOT
 DENIES THE STORY
DID NOT PREDICT THAT WAR
 WITH SOME FOREIGN POWER
 WOULD COME sooN-WAs MIS- QUOTED.

Washington, December 13.-Considerable comment was occasioned here today by the reports that Secretary Root, at a din- ner held last night by the Caraboa soeie- ty, an organization of army and navy of ficials' had predicted that war would come soon between the United States and some foreign power, but the interest dis played in the report, and the speculation it aroused as to what the secretary had in mind, were dissipated this evening when it became known that the word soon was a misauotation. Secretary Root, himself, tonight said that he had not predicted that war would come soon, but in his speech of last night, merely had stated what he has given ut terance to publicity on several different occasions, namely, that when the time comes, we do not know when. and we do not know whence, but we knew if would come some time when you (refer- ring to both army and navy) will be called upon to defend your country, and you will do 1t with the mutual helpfuness and comradeship
 The speech of last night, it is stated, was merely an expression of confidence that in the event of war, the army and navy would cooperate and stand shoulder to shoulder in support Of the other. and the common country, both being charged to support and defend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
MENoMlNEE HAS STORMY TIME.
Encountered Heavy Gale of Sicily ls-
 lands, But Passengers Are Safe.

London. December 13-The Atlantic transport line steamer Menominee, from London December for New York, which put into Falmouth today, reports that she encountered heavy gales and that when 76O miles west of the Sicily Islands December 3, she had a terrible experi- ence.
 Huge waves broke over the vessel, one wave smashing the rudder head and rem dering the ship totally unmanageable. Af- ter the storm had somewhat abated the crew endeavored to make temporary re- pairs, but the Menominee drifted at the mercy of the sea for several days, it be- ing impossible to steer her, and she was driven back within thirty-six miles of the Sicily Islands.
 Temporary repairs were eventually ef- fected and Captain Lucas decided to rev turn to the nearest port. Tugs were sent from the Lizard to assist the Menominee but she steamed to Falmouth unassisted It Is reported that the passengers are all well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
SHOWER OF FISH.
Rain of Black Bass Not Wonderful
 With This Explanation.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
 Have I ever seen 1t rain fish? I have. I have seen it rain frogs and tadpoles, too. Why, only the other day I was standing out in front of certain mans residence uptown, when I suddenly glanced over into the gutter I was sur prised to find a fish about three inches long swimming around in the gutter. The day before that the gutter was perfectly dry, and the heat of the sun left great cracks in the mud. How did the fish get there? You may think the rain washed it in from some other place. That is inn possible, because of the peculiar, topog- raphy of that section. It fell from the clouds-it was rained in the gutter, it came down with the water. When l told my friends that this was what had hap pened he laughed, of course, at what he thought to be an absurd idea. But the little incident put me in q reminiscent mood, and I recalled thing or two of other days. when I witnessed more forci- ble examples of the same principle. AnG | told the stories. Some years ago l was at a popular place on the gulf coast, a place which had become famous for the fine fishing, and particularly for the big catch of black bass, which have marked the sport in that region.
 There is fine sweep of clear tableland at that place. and it stretched out from the house occupied toward the coastlne. and seemed to almost lose itself in the blue waters of the big gulf. Often the clouds of that section seemed to grow right out of the sea, and waterspouts of the smaller kind are by no means uncom- mon As will hereafter appear, these con ditions will explain the phenomena I am about to describe One day-it was along in the afternoon toward sunset-a sudden shower came, and l heard a fearful tum- bling and fiuttering around the house. Il seemed as If a cloud had fallen toward the earth and had wrapped itself around the little shanty l was occupying. As soon as the clattering had ceased, l ven tured out into the open, never was more astonshed in my life that at the sight that met my gaze. The ground was sim. ply covered with laundering black bass. and I hurried ont with basket and pick cd up enough fish for a fine supper
 You see the spawn had been thrown out by waterspout and the wind had blown and shifted it about with the clouds. which had hovered over that section, the temperature had been favorable to the growth and development of the fish, and there was. for some reason. a sudden pre- cipitation which covered the land area near my place with fish. That was the whole explanation of the thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14

 Botanical Plants Hold the Beorct of Life and Death.
Hold tho seorot of LII. .na p..th,

Recent experiments conducted by most eminent scientists, prove that light is a great remedial agent; it is essentially Natures agent. It may be either sun light or electric light, but it has a de- cided effect in helping nature to banish disease and restore health. Other scien- tiilc men have proved that oxygen elec- trihes the heart and can prolong life.
 The people on this earth are susceptible 10 some laws which govern plant life Al plant cannot be successfully grown in the dark: A man Is eeldom healthy and strong; Wno hves Tn the dark or in sunless rooms. After all, Natures ways are found 10 be, the pest. Natures remedies are alwaysl pest Tor eradicating disease, and by this wci mean medicine made of roots and herbs. They are assimilated in the stomach and taken up by the blood and are, therefore, the most potent means which can De etn- Rloyed for the regaining of lost health. the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, 2, bunalo, N. Y., in many years of exten-i sive practice, found ti'st he could pin his faith to an alternative extract of ceftainl plants and roots for the cure of all bloodi diseases. This he called pr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Containing mol alcohol nor narcotics, entirely. vegetable, this Discovery" makes nch rcd blood and isa powerful tissue builder, giving the tired business man or woman renewed strength and health. Rapidly growing school .gir1s and boys often show impoverished blood by the pimples or boils which appear oni face or reck. To eradicate the poisens' from the blood, and feed the heart, lungsi md stomach on pure blood, nothing Is. 50 good as Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
 Don't allow the dealer to insult your in- cdy to you instead of this well known preparation of Dr. Pierce's. Ten chances. to one he will substitute cheap compoundl having large percentage of alcohol in it.
 Dr. Pierce's Pellets are the best for thel bowels. Use them with tue Discovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
NEWS OF ALEXANDER CITY.
Mrs. Jennie Holloway to Be Married.
 Other Notes of Interest.

Alexander City, December 1S.-(Special) Mrs. Jenny Holloway, who for years has been proprietor of the principal hotel in this city. will give up possession of the Alabama house on Tuesday next. Miss Jenny as she is known all over the state, is one of the most popular land ladies in the south. Every drummer knows and admires her She is to be married to Exton Tucker of Hertsboro on December 24, and when she leaves it will cause general regret, although it will be with the well wishes of everyone in Alexander City and every drummer who has been in the habit of stopping at her hotel.
 The saloon men are expected to go out of business January 1 as the result of the election in which the advocates of a dispensary won by a majority of 19. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
Prosperity Outside New York.

From ti> New Orleans Times Democrat.
 We do not hear from other localities the melancholy vail that comes from New York Or the contrary, here at New Or leans the theatrical business has been good, the hotel business exceptionally large, and the bank ceariiSys, instead of showing a decline. as at Manhattan, have broken all records. And what is true of New Orleans is true of the other south ern ports and of St. Louis. Chicago and other western cities. It is very like New York to believe that because it is suffer- ing from the collapse in the Wall street bubbles the whole country is in deplor- able condition of business stagnatlon and depression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
To Float Another Loan.

St. Petersburg. December 13.-The Mo- voc Vremya, in an article on the Japanese budget. says that the. ridiculously small surplus, taken in connection with the practical impossibility of floating another loan abroad, makes it certain that war will be ruinous to Japan now that the United States has declined to support that country. and expresses the hope that the better sense of the Japanese will rescue the empire from the jingoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
Merely a Convenience.

Denver, Col, December 13.-President T. J. Hearn of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company has stated in an interview that the recent transfer of all the Fuel properties of that company to the Rocky Mountain Coal and Iron company was made merely as convenience from bus mess point of view. The transfer of holdings included thirty-fve coal mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
Suspicious.

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
 "I think it's about time for commit tee to examine his accounts said the first plain citizen, referring to the City Hall official.
 Why so?" inquired the other.
 'I notice the people are beginning to call him Honest John."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
HiII's Preference.
from the Savannah News.

From the Savannah News.
 A leading New York democrat declares that David B. Hill favors Senator Cor man for the nomination for President. ,I6 that is true, it Is because MT. Hill regards Senator German as the strongest man the party could name. Mir. Hill Is not a personal admirer of the Maryland senator, but he is a democrat and wants to see his party win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
Bacon Was Burned.

Metz. Alsace-Lorrane, December 13.- Fire today destroyed a customs ware house here which contained among other things quantity of American bacon and oil. The loss. is estimated at $500. 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-14
Prominent K. of P. Members
 Spoke Last Week
THE REV. RAGAN ARRIVES
Thirty-five Hundred Bales of Cotton Have Been Brought In and 1000 More Are Expected-Farm-
 CTS Expect IA Gents.

Goodwater, December 3-(Special)- High officials of the Knights of Pythias have been visiting here during the past week. Grand Chancellor Alex M Garber, Vice Grand Chancellor F. P. Nicholis and Grand Keeper of the Records and Seals D. G. Miles made public addresses in the Methodist church on Tuesday night to a large audience.
 These men were well entertained while here and when they left yesterday spoke very highly of the hospitality of Good water.
 New Pastor Arrives.
 The Rev. T. W Ragan. late of Court land, the newly appointed pastor of the Methodist church, has arrived and has met with cordial reception MT. Ragan bids fair to become popular, as his man. ner and personality are magnetic and pleasing
 The ladies of the Methodist church are going to hold a bazaar for the purpose of raising money to enlarge and improve the parsonage. Money is being volun- tarily contributed, and it is expected that the bazaar will realize a good sum.
 The church has a membership of over two hundred, and the parsonage is con- sidered inadequate, hence the movement to raise funds to improve it.
 Interesting Case Comes Up.
 The case against R. Reynolds and P. Reynolds and H. M. Smitherman came up before Justice J. A. Darden today. These men. who are all well known citi- Eens, are charged with "an affray in the public street. It appears that the af- fray grew out of some business transac- ton among the three men,.
 It Is alleged that during a discussion on the streets last week the men came to blows. A shot was fired after 1t was all over and Smitherman was bleeding about tfe head.
 It is not known who fired the shot or inflicted the wounds. The shot did no further harm than to make hole in plate glass window. The case consumed most of the afternoon
 The Jurisdiction of the justice is so con- fined that where a weapon is used the case must be passed up to the courts. B. B. Bridges and W. H. Bridges were the attorneys for Smitherman, while the Reynold brothers retained P. A. Jackson. No judgment was rendered and it is thought that the case will be mol pressed.
 Cotton Comes in Slowly.
 Cotton is coming in slowly. About $500 bales have come to hand, and. another 1000 are expected before the close of the season. The farmers are selling at prices ranging from II to 11S5. Some of the more prominent raisers of the long sta- pie are holding out for better price than this.
 It is the general opinion here that cot ton will bring 14 cents by March 1.
 J. F. Jacobs, Sr. one of the most thrifty farmers in the neighborhood, said yester- day. 'I am holding forty bales in antici- patton of IA cent cotton. I believe we will get it. I ought to have had 100 bales this year. and thought I was going to get it. The drought cut us short, but the prices being paid is making up somewhat for the shortage"