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ings Of the Javanese. Constructed
wholly of bamboo and mating made of
bamboo splints, they are the perfection
OF hot weather quarters. From casual
glance one would think they would
hardly withstand the faintest puff of
wind, SO lightly are they constructed,
yet through the many severe blows to
which Chicago has been subjected since
they were erected they have remained
intact Among the queer structures Of
this quaint little village b the theater
building In the central portion of the
grounds. This is somewhat preten-
tious building to be constructed of such
light material 1t is about thirty feet
high, thirty feet wide and fifty feet
long and is composed OF nothingbut
bamboo poles, ingeniously put together,
and mating such as is used on the
other houses.
The work Of building this village
was mammoth undertaking for the
little brown people who inhabit Il, but
IN their leisurely fashion they finally
accomplished Il. and are now quite
comfortable and contented in their
little dove-cotes of houses.
Nearly as odd as the houses of the
diminutive Javanese arc the huts of the
Fijians, close by on the opposite side of
the Plaisanoe. Strongly resembling
scooped-out straw stacks of an ancient
date, they nevertheless afford the in
hahtants ample protection from all
kinds OF weather. This is all that is
required of them. as the highest con-
ception of comfort of which these peo-
pie are capable is full stomach and
place to crawl into and sleep.
We might 60 on and enumeratc the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07
THE WORK OF sAvAoEs.
Many Queer Things In the Australian Ex.
hibit.

Many Queer Things In the Australian Ex.
hibit.
Interesting, though largely '.photo-
Rraphic," is the Australian collective
exhibit in the Archaeological building,
Having Joined forces with the British
South Sea island possessions, many Gu
rious native implements are shown. In
laid bowls, modelled id curious design.
combs, idols. hair pins, paddles and In
laid wooden spears, with one thousand
other odds and ends, and photographs
bewildering make up the collection.
Although chiefly the work of Gamma
balistic tribes, some beautiful bits of
decorative wood and pearl show the
artistic in the savage; and, what il
more, the nlawarra tribe from New
South Wales has an artist whose paint
ings are on exhibition and highly
valued. His natiis was Mickey" and
he was the shining light of the tribe.
Mickey wasn't always an artist For
many years he fought and battled with
opposing tribes, but from exposure
rheumatism set into his joints and he
was unable to walk. He lay around his
nut unable to move, and realizing that
his days were nearly over he gave up
all hope of ever again throwing the
friendly boomerang in warfare, and de-
cided to make a name for himself and
to prove to the world that he was not
an ordinary savage.
So he drew pictures of fishes in the
water, boats sailing, and trees-in fact,
made pictures of his own native heath.
Viewed from an artists standpoint
they are not in harmony with the mod
ern French ideas, but as q savage ex.
preston of art are interesting and show
great knowledge of form. Mickey IA
dead now, but he has accomplished his
ideal and we know he rests in the
fealm of the great. Mr.. Bowman, the
superintendent of the exhibit, says he
would speak to no one while at work,
but kept away from the tribe, and
when his picture was finished would
call the chiefs and have grand dance.
Mickey" was also "Duk-Duk," and
OF course on that account was much re-
spected by the cannibals all over the
islands.
49, Jun Duh 10 q bcCTeG society on |
the island of Tareyn and is strictly
tabu So strict are the rules of the or |
ganization that should an uninitiated |
boy or woman chance upon the island |
ne or she would be instantly killed or
beaten and tortured to death. The be-
lief OF the islanders is that the Duk-
Duk are devils, andss they carry bones
around their neck which when shaken
make great rattle, the superstition is
that the Duk-Duk's bones are not in
The body, but outside, and they shake
n the wind. Should a Duk- Duk visit
another island sure death would befall
The chief of the island visited. The
system of Duk- Duk has lodges all over
he island, and Mr. Bowman SAYS that
hey are organized purely for the pur-
pose OF promoting cannibalism and
preventing the white man from civil
zing and instructing them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07
Two Strange Death Customs.

In some parts of England q queer
custom is still in vogue, which is re-
peated whenever death occurs. 1t is
called the bite of SIM" and whenever
some one in a house dies piece of
bread is laid on the breast of the corpse
which some stroller by is persuaded to
eat for good sum of money. In this
way it is believed that the sins of the
dead are transferred to the living, who
in turn can shove them of together
with his own by a similar ceremony
when his life comes to an end. On the
Sandwich Islands the widows have the
names OF their departed husbands tat.
tooed on their tongues -Cincinnati
Post Dispatch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07
German
Syrup

Boschee's German Syrup is more
successful in the treatment of Con-
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. It has been tried under
every variety of climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, in damp New
England, in the tickle Middle States,
in the hot, moist South-every-
where. 1t has been in demand by
every nationality. Ithas been en-
Ployed in every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief it has been used
by millions and its the only true and
reliable Consumption Remedy. o
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INDIAN EDUCATION.

Ihe Canadian Exhibit in the Liberal
Arts Building Mt tho Worlds Fair.
In some particulars the British
methods OF managing the North Ameri-
can Indians has been more successful
than that pursued by the white people
south OF the great lakes. In Canada's
exhibit in the Liberal Arts building
there is an Indian exhibition which
shows that the Canadians have relied
upon the education of the Indians to
control them. Long preceding like
effort in the United States, the Cana
dams have had Indian Industrial
schools in operation, and the exhibit in
Canada's display consists of products of
these schools, and along with it at
present are seven Indian girls and
boys. They are from the northwest
territory, and are pupils of St Albert's
school. Edmonton, San Boniface's
school. opposite Winnipeg, and the
school at Battlefofd on the Easkatche-
wan river The girls and boys repre-
sent the Crees, Satteux and Muske-
CONS OF the northwest territory, and
are from the blanketed or most un-
civilized tribes of the dominion. The
children are kept at work before the
public at their respective trades, and
make an interesting and creditabla
showing at mantua-making, harness.
making. boot and shoe making and
typesetting. They are surrounded by
samples of work from all the industrial
schools, and in contrast are arrayed
Indian fabrications, feathered garments,
utensils and weapons, which th2
made wore, and used in the savage
state.
The exhibit in its entirety is striking
and interesting, and instructive in
showing what the Canadians are doing
for its six hundred children in the in
dustrial schools and sc ven thousand at
the Indian day and boarding schools.
The children at present at work will
be replaced by others soon from other
schools, and Charles de Cazes, who has
the Canadian Indian exhibit in charge,
will shortly have some of the blanketed
Indians OF the northwest territory
added to Prof Putnam's chronological
exhibit
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SUMMER FANCY WORK.
It May Save Time In Future as Well
XIII It Now.

It May Save Time In Future as Well n
XIII It Now.
On all the porchcs and out on the
piers one sees pretty hands engaged in
light work which in some cases never
sees the light after it is made to do
duty as killer of time during the
warm weather. Many an utterly worth
less Bit is wrought out in endless stitch
es, which might have been put to bet
ter service if only little thought had
been exercised in the selection of the
article or articles that pass muster
under the head of fancy work.
A few hints may not come amiss even
at this late date. Instead of starting
something more than usually elaborate
that will in all probability never be
finished, point the needle toward some
smaller and less discouraging bit Of
work that can form a part of the great
fund of Christmas gifts that one never
finds time to prepare during the rush
preceding the popular holiday.
In the list of articles that are easy to
carry about and yet are worthy the at
tention bestowed upon them are fine
towels that can be made more beauti-
full by drawn work or embroidered with
monograms either in wash silks or
linen thread. Even one of these would
be rarely appreciated by housekeeper
who dotes on adding to her linen closet
dainty etceteras of all sorts.
Next TO towels. in the order of their
actual merit, are all the pretty an
pointments for the table, from the
wine glass and butter-plate doilies up
to the largest bit of its kind-the CEN
ter scarf. The smaller pieces are, how
ever, the handiest to carry about and
certainly a dozen doilies or initiated
serviettes are no mean present, either
for oneself or for ones friend.
Bureau covers, or dainty little pieces
of drawn work for the tops of pin
cushions, or to be put to the hundred
and one uses woman intuitivelv un-
derstapds, all are sensible and delight
full bits of work to occupy the hands
and the time with, and will more GER
tainly be finished as to one satisfaction
than if more pretentious efforts are
Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

"A Hungarian inventor claims to
have made discovery which will revo-
lutionize the textile industry. He as
serts that he is able to spin ordinary
wood pulp or cellulose into yarn. from
which all sorts of textile tissues can
be made in the ordinary way, equaling
in appearance, durability and fastness
OF color the best cotton goods The
method is not only applicable to cellu-
lose, but also to every sort of short
fbrous materiat-for instance, rags,
scraps of cotton and linen goods. The
fiber, whether paper pulp or textile
refuse, can be dyed before being spun
into. yarn, so that the dyeing of the
woven material is not necessary.
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different styles of architecture in vopu

different styles Of architecture in vogue
among the civilized nations, but lack
OF space will not permit Suffice it to
say that there is hardly characteristic
architecture in the world that Is not
represented in our great White City.
And not only the buildings are shown,
but the minutest details of everyday
lie are faithfully portrayed, so that a
Few hours spent among the villages of
the fair will afford about as much
knowledge of the different countries as
would Q complete tour of the world.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

Spreads the infectious air poison Of chills
and fever, q complaint to the eradication
and prevention of which Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is specially adapted. Vast and
fertile district are periodically visited by
this relentless malady. Fortify with the
Bitters and prevent it. Rheumatism, con-
stipation, biliousness, kidney trouble and
nervousness are comparable in any stage
by this comprehensive medicine, Endorsed
and commended by intelligent physicians
everywhere.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07
The Temperance Conventions.

The Worlds Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union and the National Wom-
ans Christian Temperance union of the
United States will hold their conven-
lions on successive days beginning Octo-
Der 10, 1898, in the city of Chicago, in
the Memorial Art Institute building, in
which are held all the great congresses
OF the Columbian exposition year. This
will be the twentieth convention of the
White Ribboners of the IN. ted States
and the second biennial convention of
the Worlds w. C. T. q. The conven-
ton of the Worlds w. C. T. U. will be
composed of Its general officers and ex-
ecutive committee, the secretaries and
treasurers OF auxiliary national socie-
ties, the worlds superintendeD Is of de-
partments. the editors and p blishers
of the official organ and one additional
delegate for every one thousand mem
bers of auxiliary national societies.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

In somewhat as forlorn condition
are the tawny-skinned denizens of the
mountains of Mexico, who, in order to
carry out the idea of being domiciled
in their native state. are compelled to
lead q counterfeit existence in a
hugo heap of tin fashioned as nearly
like miniature mountain as the car
penters and timers of the fair could
make 1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

A ScorcHMAN, who employs four
thousand French women in Paris MAX
ing lace, has sent a pair of curtains
for q bay window. In the six
months required for the making of
these curtains two thousand different
women worked on them. The
cost of this single pair of curtains
three yards long was six Thousand dol
lars The Scotchman himself came TO
superintend the hanging of his fifty
thousand dollars worth of lace ex-
hibit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07
JAPANESE ART.
Some Wonderful Specimens at the Worlds
Fair.

Some Wonderful Specimens at the Worlds
Fair.
The significance of the Japanese de-
partment of the worlds fair at CHICAGO
lies in the fact that here for the first
time has the policy of self-development
In modern oriental art an opportunity
OF justifying itself by results, however
immature. By its promoters were the
government plans for its exhibition
drafted and superintendent; by its pro-
fessors and pupils were the most inn
portant OF the detached works and all
OF the decorations executed, and
through its influence has the prevailing
character of native and original design
been throughout stimulated 1t is well
understood by the authorities that ia
pans future position in the worlds art
cannot be established by throwing
away her special gifts of pure and deli
cate design, in the quixotic desire to
compete with France and America in
the field of realistic olpainting. Neither
can she fall back istlessly upon the
fame of her past achievements. She
must grapple with living problems. She
assumes that in her art courses sap
enough for new possibilities. While at
Vienna, at Paris and at PHILADELPHIA
her triumphs were largely in her loan
collections of antiques ard in modern
replicas, at Chicago for the first time
has she deliberately dared to be origin
al, and to ask the worlds favor for her
contemporary art on its own merits.
Candor compels one first of all to say
that to Mr.. Rakuzo Okakura, the direc-
tor of the Fine Arts academy, more
than any other one man, is the credit
for this wonderful Japanese e-hibit
due. The wise touch of his advice is
everywhere felt, from the architectural
casket which reproduces the interesting
and decorations of the
Biodoin temple al Vii. founded in the
eleventh century, 70 the new departures
in shape and glaze of the humblest pot
terry. In paintings the display is small
but choice, the severity of the native
juiies having apparently exceeded that
which has been deprecated in our own.
Century.
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BILE to the native architecture for the

sioie 20 inc native architecture for the
benefit of the civilized world.
The little people of the extreme north
In their enforced imitation of semi
tropic customs are not altogether in
their proper element, but they manage
TO hang on to the ragged edge of exist
ence and give very faithful repre-.
of their home life in the frigid
xona
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

OUTRAGED AUTHOR (fiercely)-"Sir, your
abuse Of my book admits Of no explanation %
Candid Critic (calmly)-''Uh, yes, 1t does.
read it."-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

DYsrEPsIA, impaired digestion, veal.
stomach, and constipation will be instantly
relieved by Beecham's Pills. Is cents box.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

A LITE boy was asked what the Sunda,
school text was. He answered.: 'sManJ
are cold, but few are ozen."-Newark Call
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

KEEP the pores open is essential to health.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap does this
Hills Hair and W1isker Dye, so cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

SftsnCB Is golden, but you have ncvcr
realized how golden until you have TO buy 1t.
-Atchi6on Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

WISCONSIN has q five-acre patch of
crsnberries growing. and win harvest
crop p September
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

MAxAsBR-'sfhat young friend of yours Ia
q sleepy sort of fellow. What shall do
with hint" Merchaut-"Dee II you can't
find him place in the night shirt depart
mont. It'd Bita.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

Halls CArARRH CuEE Is a liquid and is
taken internally. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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The reason that the geysefs at the Me-
tional park leap SO high is because they are
composed Of spring water.-Lowell Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07
FoRrY-FrvR ENGINES are in IN

FoRrY-FrvE engines are in the power
plant, not including motors scattered
all through the White City. There is
one engine twice as large as the great
Coriiss over which the world wondered
et the centennial
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

'sTHAr," said the rapid young man, as he
pointed to his steam yacht, ''is my floating
indebtedness. w ashington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-07

TIN difference between Q tight window
and sstight' man on q railroad train II that
one you can't open and the other you can't
shut up-Yonkers 6tstesman.
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Enrt rr,ns Mnrrl,nlshir.

Washington, December lS.-rhe East
Texas morshalship fight Is becoming
warm and interesting Tho latest arrival
Is j X. Bywaters also OF Parts, who is
huslly presenting his attributes as n peace
preserver. He is the third candidate on
the ground.
Mr. Douglas Of Rusk who has been here
for SOME weeks and has been doing Of
fective work. had the start OF his COM
peutors.
J, <. Williams (ShepD OF Paris Is reoeiv-
Ing the active aid OF ex-senator MaNey,
who seems to have come here Tor this
purpose only. One cause OF the general
movwn ent in the matter is the resignation
OF the present incumbent to take effect
in January. The appointment IS expected
daily.
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l<iIrnrc.. stronr sneech

Washington. December is.-Mr. Kilgore
made a strong argument in the commit
tee on coinRVe, weights and measures
against reporting to the house the free
silver bill introduced by Mr.. Blind.
Mr.. Tracy of New York Sas opposed the
bill on the ground That II could not be
passed and would only keep up the old
fight.
MIR. Bland. admitting the impossIbility
OF passing such a hil replied that was
Just what he wished 20 do.
MIR. Hilgore sought the middle ground
and said the Introduction of free coin
age hill now would do more harm than
good. The cause OF silver could only be
advanced by degrees and he favored some
legislation which would strengthen the
position OF silver first and gradually lead
It to free coinage haaa.
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RIO B0MBARDED AGAIN.
ADMIRAL MILIo's rIAGsHIPDo-
ING THE JOB.
The Brazilian Minister Says the Lon
don Times Underestimate Pres
ideut Peixoto's Army.
SPANISH AYAsoHIsTs THREATEN TO DO
GREAT DAMAGE.
---4--------
The German Chancellor Says the Laws Are
Sufficient 20 Put Down Anarchy.
Foreign Briefs,

Washington, December ls.--In an inter
View today Minister Merdonca OF Brazil
sadie Instead OF having only COCO men as
the London rimcs cable states, President
poxoto has ie,Ooo men at Rio, wen armed.
drilled ANA equipped, Tho tonteinptuous
reference to their being unframed nuiat-
tor and negroes might be applied to the
heroic garrison which defended Nlchte-
roy three months. That garrison waH
made up OF about eighty mulntios and vet
they drove of the rebel Iron clad and held
the town. IL eighty mniattos lid This FOR
Niehteroy it can be Judged what sort Of
defense President PelSoto can make with
10000 OF the same class OF fighters"
The minister has received a cable from
the West Incles which Allows That the
cNplosion ON the steamer America was en-
tireiy accidental The ship viii be ready TO
proceed by the end OF the week
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The areu Of high pressure which was
over the Missouri ana Upper Mississippi
valley last night has moved rapidly east
ward and ia moving on over tho New
l3nglahd states tonight, An area Of low
pressure f. moving eastward from the
Rocky Mountain plateau region. The
temperature has risen generally over the
country west Of the Mississippi river, cN-
cept along the Gulf coast and II has
fallen over the eastern portion Of the
country Partly cloudy 10 cloudy weather
prevails over the Central valleys and the
West Gulf States.
Iocnl forecast Tor Texas for twenty
four hours ending at Y midnight, Decem-
Dor ~:
North Central East, Southwest Texas-
generally fair warmer
Coast DiBtrict-showors warmer.
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rRmNcm eATLOns eTI0r-

Tendon December ia dispatch TO
the 1hmeH from Lisbon says the atcam-
ship Nile, which left Rio de 1anolto De-
ccmbcr D, has arrived at Pcrnnmbuca
bringing the news or thu arroat OF tho
crew Of the French steamer purahSba.
Adyices shy the crow was ordered shot
without triad. although there WINS no
proof that they intended 10 Join the IN
HUrgentg under Mello. Incensed 0t the
injustice Of sentence. the condemned sail
ors Mt the moment OF execution cried IN
one voice, Long live MELEE" This pro,
duced such an impression that the gov
crnment troops IN firing ~ the purity
tried not TO hlt the prisoners aud only
i've were Killed. The soldiers were nr-
dtrod 20 Gro again, but refused 20 do
sO The remainder OF the Darahybn'a
crow were therefore Imprisoned Tho pub
llc was shocked at the brutality OF the
Rcntencc impoacd upon tho sailors aud
greatly lncensol agalnsl President PeiN-
otto. The stoumcr parahyhn les the pr0p-
crty OF Cnmplgnle Churgrlcra Rouna
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IIIlIGGHRL2IMA2 PRESENTS

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ladies' Fine Card Gases,
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ladies' puclSctboOlSs.
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Elegant Gold Rustic PcnhoIders,
with Pen.
Elegant Gold-chnscd Pcnholdcrs,
with Pen.
ChrlstmRs CnrdS, > cents to $40.
Noucheric Gases Onnd pnintcd).
100 designs Fancy InISstUuds.
old silver EilnGrccd Novelties.
bubble IndeNCd Dnirics, IA pres
ent which viii remind the user
Of you every day in the Ycnr,
vest pociSet aud large SIzcS.D
superb Christmas boxes of ladies'
correspondence paper, $500 per
box.
100 Steel Plate Visiting Cards.
tJJ. Pnstorlzn Printing and Lith-
graphing CO., M. 3Oi Mnin Street.
Printing at Bottom Prices.