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The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

It was a proud day for the great blue
elua of the Washington Geological
Park Wien he caught a half-grown rat
ln his houee. The first the keepers
knew of it the squealing OF the rat
was heard, and then the heron stalked
out of his house with longer, proud
or strides than usual. and all his feath-
ers raised in glee. The rat was In
his beak and was squealing for dear
life. But the merciless heron STROBE
oyer to the water tank and ducked the
rat several times, and then, while 1t
was yet alive, swallowed it whole
After this he settled down to digest
his dinner, but somehow or other the
meal didn't agree with him, and later
In the day he disgorged the rat only
partly digested.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
WORDS OF WISDOM.

IT'S a poo soul who has not a few
enemies.
A sunny disposition robs sorrow OF
half it's bitterness.
Few of us are as brilliant or as stu
Did as others think us.
Spotless books say much for care,
but little for appreciation.
Conical headgear would abound II
all fools wore Ounce caEJ.
There are as many, If not more
prodigal mothers than sons.
Peace comes after strife, and yet
she is far more to be admired.
When you earnestly covet trust, be
ware of protesting too much.
To say n clever thing modestly is
better than a dozen with conceit.
Better a spotless cloth and clear
china than soiled napery and Sevres.
Who considers idle riches more de
sirable than congenial occupations ha'
a warped mind.
To be really smart one must make
ones intimates believe themselves
thought more SO.
Some Of us think ourselves tremen
dously smart, when it is only that 9th
ers are hattererS.
A man loves q tactful wife to the
top of his mind, which is better thar
to the bottom of his heart.
Funnily pathtic is the victim Of
Egomania; he a neither see, hear
nor know anything save at a distorted
focus.-Philadelphia Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Europe Likes American Products.

"a foreign coalition to check the
influx of American manufactures and
merchandise into Europe is as futile
and as imaginative as Pharaoh's at
tempt to ride through the Red sea-"
said s. T. Palmer of Omaha at the AL
bemarle. Mr.. Palmer has been abroad
for the last four months, and spent
much of his time in Berlin. while
in Berlin" he continued, Il saw fire.
quent reference in the newspapers to
the strides of American enterprise,
and particularly the great increase Of
her exports to Europe. The subject
caused a great deal of apprehension
among the local manufacturers, and
those papers which talked Of a finan-
cial coalition of Germany, Austria and
Italy, or, in other words, the revival
of the Triple Alliance for commercial
protection, were read by them with
enthusiasm. Investigation among the
merchants and the common people.
however, showed that such agitation
was regarded as baseless and i'll ad-
yised. They told me, for instance, that
Germany or any other nation would
not benefit by such an exclusion of
American imports from their respect
i've marts. The traders said they
bought certain wares from American
manufacturers because they could not
only buy them cheaper, but because
the people found themselves benefited
by them. Such, especially, is the case
with agricultural implements. The
Introduction of American machinery
Of this type has done a great deal to
enlighten the peasantry and enable
them to abandon the old fashioned
hand tools, such as the scythe and the
rake, for labor saving devices. This
Is only one example. / could quote
= hundred more. An exclusion Of
American imports would accordingly
work a blow to the people of these ma
tons, who are learning our ideas and
benefits by our products. New York
Tribune.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Mis-shaped Men Are Many.

The, majority Of men are more O
less deformed. Shoulders OF unequa
height, arms and legs OF differen'
lengths and disprop0rtionate shout
ders and hips are the rule rather thar
the exception. The tailors art serves
to conceal most of these defects.
The most common physical defec1
among men is uneyenness of ths
shoulders. The difference is usually
10 small that only an eye accustomed
to noticing such things will see 1t. 4
closely fitting coat will often hide
this, since the symmetry of the gar
ment will deceive the.eye. When ths
difference is more pronounced the
tailor usually pads the lower shout
der. It il often necessary to cut thu
sleeve hanging from the lower shout
der shorter In order to keep the gar
ment symmetrical.
The hips are often badly out o:
drawing. a difference Of half al
inch would scarcely be noticeable
but It nay be much more.
H-
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
A safety Device.

To provide against the possible serl'
GUS results following the giving out
OF an automobiles brakes while as
cending a hill. says Automobile Top
les. n French vehicle is provided with
the following device: There Is a disc
with rachel teeth at the hub of the
wheel. A pawl is kept suspended
aboye it by a cord with q ring, the
ring lying in a hook close to the orly-
ere hand. BY unlocking the ring the
Dawl falls on the ratchet disc, and
whenever the motion Of the wheel Is
reversed the pawl falls into the teeth
and the wheels cease to ~reyolve. 1t
thus takes effect the moment the We
3icle commences to u backward,
unless the driver purposely keeps the
bawl suspended
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Respectability's Disadvantages.

An extensive owner of city real es
tate was called upon at his office one
morning by a stranger, who asked
him: 81
rs this Mr.. Philpot?"
Eyes, sir" he replied.
"You own the property at 575 Bum,
blethorpe avenue, I believe"
eyes"
81 am told you are trying to sell it.
81 am"
MAY 7 ask who you are?"
Il am Professor Goodkind. of tht
university. ], have bought the place
next to No. SIS on the south, for q
residence, and to be frank, / don't like
the kind of tenants you rent youl
house to. I wish to buy it and select
my own neighbors."
aNo, sir" answered the owner Of
the property. THAT puts a .differen1
aspect on the matter. / don't care r
sell the place now. / shall keep it
and raise the rent on the ground that
the neighborhood is improving
Youths Companion.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
A Cheerful Landlord.

N stepped at a very small town IN
Kansas a few weeks ago." said L. NJ.
Martinez, of Chicago, at the Raleigh.
III had been in the place once before
and knew where the hotel was. 1t was
late at night when / got Off the train
and went to the hotel. After repealed
knocking and shaking the door tho
landlord came down and let me In. The
next morning breakfast was not ready
when I got UP, but the landlord was in
a good humor about 1t, saying, Every.
hody is sick about the house. . You arc
che only guest, SO I didn't get break.
fast ready He went out into the kitch.
an and in half an hour served a very
rood meal for me. | found that NV
customer was out Of town, so had moth.
ing to do but stay around the hotel all
day. The landlord got dinner and sup
per for me and I asked, Who is sjck?'
ANY wife, two children, the cook
the waiter and the porter
At should think you would get som
pne else
"sCan't. They won't come
"Why?
"They are all afraid OF the small
box. I'm the only n who hasn't got
il, and / feel the symptoms. I'll be in
bed tomorrow, but l think the porter
will be well enough to run the hotel by
that time. He Is sitting up to-day
II paid my bill very suddenly and
nut myself under medical treatment
When 1 reached the next town."
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Two food Reasons.

heard the other day Of an inscrip
ton. contributed by Lord Rosebery te
q Iady's album. The guests at a ducal
country house were invited each to
put down the cas- why they were
staying there. Lori Rosebery gave
as his reason: ITO please their graces
and to shoot their grouses British
Weekly.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Curop Eczema. Itching rrumora.

B. Z. B. botanic Blood Balm) cures all skin
eruptions, itching humors, eczema, vatsry
b~listers, scabs, scales, fostering sores, boils,
carbuncles; heals every sore by giving a
healthy blood supply to the skin. Cures old,
dsep-seated cases after all else fails. Drug
gists, 81. Describe symptoms and treatment
sent free and prepaid by writing DR.. Gillian,
IL Mitchell street. Atlanta. Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

"Poor Dick is gone! He was a de.
voted cyclist, wasn't hep" Eyes. in
ded! He left a will stating that he
was to be cremated and used to helm
out on u new cinder path."-Louis.
VILE Courfer-JournaI.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

w. Fl. Griffin, Jackson, Michigan, writes
Suffered with Catarrh for fifteen years.
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by
Druggists, 76c.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES are fast to sun
light, washing and rubbing. Sold by all drug
r{afn.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
A Balloon Ascem.ionsst K11,es.

A balloon ascentionist was recently KILLED
while making one Of his daring trips. Life is
too valuable to trife with in fool-hardy ad.
ventures. 1t is better to employ ourselves in
peaceful pur"uits where we may be secure
Then IL we take care of our health, we can live
to q good old age. The best means Of promot-
ing health is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
This medicine cures dyspepsia, indigestion,
constipation, fatulsncy and insomnia. Be
sure to try it.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Ladies can wear shOes.

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, q powder for the feet. It makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweat.
iny, aching feet. ~insrowing nails, corns ant
bunions. Al all druggists and shoe stores
go. Trial package FREE by mail. Address.
Alien s. Olmgted. LIE Roy. n. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Ocean steamers can ascend the st. Law
renee River 986 miles.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inianNha-
ton, allaya pain. cures wind collie. 2Sc a hostla
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Great Britain and Ireland, according to
the completed census returns, have a pop
uiation Of about 100000.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

The people who think they have all the
trouble in the world are really suffering
from vivid imaginations.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallibls
medicine for coughs and colds.-N.W W. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove. n. J., Feb. II, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

FITSpermanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
ksrye Rsstorer. % trial bottle and treatise fres
Dr. r.. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St. phila Pa
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

There are irrigating bitches at Las
Cruces, N. NJ. that have been in con.
tinuous service for three centuries.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Ne matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAsoARETs help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost ron just 10
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-
cARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
IN metal boxes, every tablet has o. G.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

A weasel going from Montreal to Port
Arthur has to ascend 600 feet,
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

S~eventy-three per cent. of ships enter.
ing British ports fly the national flag.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

The golf player doesn't always know
what he is driving at. ~
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Some women who are not naturally
pretty make up for it in other ways.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

One way Of giving the professional beg
gar Q chance TO rise in the world is to give
him o good blowing up.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Marrying q blockhead doesn't make a
wooden wedding.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Great Britain buys about 1900 tons of
German toys annually.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

pay $8 q dayif you work for me. Send
loo. j. A. Harris, 1854 Orleans ST., Philadel-
lhia, Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

Does laughing cause dimples or do
dimples cause laughing?
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24
Reat FOR the Rewaia.

The beggar doesn't have to be weighed
in the balance to be found wanting.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-08-24

See advt. of sn1rHnrA1's BUSINESS co1nro
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01

to the M. o. P. people in the case OF
the Copper Trust and another fraction.
The order,- as granted by Judge Clancy,
the Copper Trust the right to inspect the
workings of the Anaconda, st. Lawrence.
Never Sweat. Rop Roy, Grant, Grant Ex-
tension Parrot Lot No. 46-C and Cuerpo
Bazzo. The Copper Trust fraction is
nine feet wide at it's greatest width, ex-
tending to a point, it's total length being
II feet and it's total acreage 7-1O0Oths.
The other fraction, controlled by the
same parties, is 21a feet wide at it's great
est width, extending to a point, it's total
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
Dime Novel Readers Rob e: ::i'; ;,:
Ks; =; Broadway Candy Shop
Reckless Dash
Through a Window
Nearly Costs One
Boy Ills Life

That the reading of yellow backed
literature leads the youth of America
to the commission of burglary, train rob-
berry and other crimes, has been the
claim of the observing moralist for many
a day.
The case presented by Will Sullivan
and Ed Jones, Butte boys. who were
caught in the act of robbing the fruit
and candy store of Rosenstein Bros, 20
West Broadway, at daylight this morn
irg, is directly in point and bears out
the view.
When young Sullivans clothing was
searched at the Jail after his capture q
dime novel, bearing the blood and thun-
Ger title Of Jesse James Close Call, or
the Outlaws Last Rally" was found in
an inner pocket of his coat.
The specimen of the fascinating and
demoralizing literature which does so
much harm to the boys of the land was
i'll condition of dilapidation that show
ed 1t had been through the wear and
tear of much reading.
It was creased, tattered, dog -eared and
dirty, and doubtless it's contents had
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
HIGH PRAISE FOR LORD ROBERTS

have involved protracted siege.
mo other. Englisman has been equally
candid in admitting the deplorable and
ruinous consequences from which the
British empire was delivered by the
genius and courage Of Gen. Roberts.
THE speech made SO profound an inn
preston on the common that the objec-
ttons raised by Mr.. Dillon and few Of
the radical members We're heard with
impatience and irritation. Sir Henry
Campbell-Bannerman was patriotic
enough to second Mr.. Balfour's proposal
with genuine Scotch sincerity.
Lord Roberts popularity has been
waning under the unceasing pressure of
pessimism which had accompanied the
protracted guerilla operations and the
acrid criticism that he abandoned the
field without. bringing the war to an end.
Mr.. Balfour's eloquence will restore his
pre-eminence as soldier"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
Great Strike at Frisco
Likely to Be Ended Soon

against unions and that the men can
resume work when they on their part
agree, in addition to obeying orders and
submitting grievances to their employ
ers, to promise not to attempt to coerce
employees to join unions or employers to
unionize their places of business.
Mayor Phelan, who has conducted the
negotiations looking to a compromise, is
hopeful of a favorable result Some OF
the labor leaders also express the be-
lief that the trouble may soon be termi-
nate. Others, however are less op-
timistc, and predict a prolonged tie-up.
Dispatches from various cities show
that the strike is affecting cities along
the coast. The steamer Columbia which
was to have sailed this morning for
worth Leaguers, has been held on tele.
graphic orders from Portland. The
vessel was loaded by non-union men, and
it is feared her arrival at Portland will
precipitate a strike there.
The machinists are hopeful they will
be able to return to work in a few days
on better terms than they have vet been
offered.
Contrary to their previously am
nounced intentions. the sand teamsters
and stablemen have decided not to go
out. as the federation thinks it can win
without their aid.
The fact of the sand teamsttes re-
naming at work is expected to prevent
the strike extending TO the building
traces.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01

some means for it's enforcement.
when mis-applied it becomes. as In
this instance, means of injustice and
oppression, and refusal by this court,
with the views we entertain, to use its
power to prevent the threatened wrong,
would be betrayal Of the trust reposed
in it by the constitution.
Counsel would have us conclude that
the power must be exercised through on.
Of the original writs,'' is the way the
court supports it's authority to act.
"A complete answer to this position Is
found in the proposition, the correctness
Of which is apparent upon a moments
consideration, that insofar as this court
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
(By Associated Press.)

GAN FRANCISCO, August 1.-The
third day of the strike opened with
no decisive change in the situation,
winch seems to be slightly iGt-
proved. The City snt federatio
which controls the men now out. has
submitted as basis for the esta ablish-
ment of peace the following PROPOSE
tions:
THE Employers association agrees
that it's members will not discriminate
against any employer of labor because
such employer chooses to employ union
men only.
The Employers association agrees
that it's members will not discriminate
against any employe because he chooses
for reasons sufficient to himself to be a
member of a labor organization.
THE Employers association agrees
that all employees who are locked out.
or who have quit work on account of
the existing difficulty, shall be REIN
stated.
Labor organizations agree that any
member who is employed shall, while in
such employ, obey any orders given 10
him concerning the work to be per-
formed. Whenever any difficulties arise
between employers and employees no
strike or lockout shall be instituted until
the parties in interest shall have done
all in their power to adjust their diff
culties."
The reply of the Employers associa-
ton is that they will not discriminate
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
UGLY ANTI-FOREIGN PLACARDS
THREATENING TROUBLE
IL. POSTED IN PEkIN.
POWERS DENOUNCED AS IY-
RANTS AND GREAT REBEL
L. LION limited AT.
(By Associated Press.)

- ANTON, Aug. 1.-Violent anti-for-
eign placards emanating from the
Boxers have been posted in the
vicinity of the Christian chapels.
The placards protest against the i'm
position of the house tax. saying it is
only exacted in order to meet the indem-
nifty to be paid to the powers, and pro-
ceeds:
IF the money cannot be obtained,
why not make war on the foreigners :?
China is not yet defeated. 1t is only
the governments eyes which are blinded
by dislOyal ministers.
IF we refuse to fight, then it is a case
of being greedy to live, yet fearing
death. How can the carefully studied
military arts be used except against for
eigners.
How can We otherwise employ our
regiments?
Therefore, should the house tax be
collected we will demolish the chapel
and drive out the Christians.
IF the emperor is unable to pay we
Boxers have an excellent plan to gain
victory over the foreigners. Unless
the policy is adopted a great rebellion
is certain"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
PEOPLE OF COLORADO
CELEBRATING THEIR
QUARTO-CENTENNlAL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Denver, Aug. 1.-Two celebra-
tions of the quarto-centennial an
niversary of Colorado's admission
to statehood We're begun today
one at Boulder and the other at
Colorado Springs.
The former has the prestige of
official recognition by the state
legislature and the state officials:
the latter has an auxiliary attrac-
ton, a reunion of rough riders
and an address by Vice President
Roosevelt. Elaborate preparations
have been made at both places and
large crowds are expected. Both
celebrations will occupy three
days. ending on Saturday.
At Boulder today the programme
opened with review of the
states military forces by Governor
Orman, which was followed by ad-
dresses by Senators Teller and
Patterson, Governor Orman, ex-
Governor Thomas, Congressman
Bell and other notables. At Colo
RADIO Springs a statue Of Zebulin
Pike, discoverer of Pixies Peak,
was unveiled.
Vice President Roosevelt will ar
rive tomorrow. when Governor
Orman and other state officials
will be on hand to welcome him.
e e e e e & x e e e x x e e & x e 4
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
Corn Kings Firm In Trouble

business" he said, ION the contrary we
shall execute all orders. but will have
to ask that usual margins accompany
all orders until our books are checked
over"
"The office force was simply over
whelmed." said Mr.. Goodwin later: I'VE
have been doing the largest commission
business of any house in the world. but
1t had recently come to the attention of
the firm that the records of the transac-
tions were not being kept in proper shape
for such deals"
The announcement Of the above turn
OF affairs caused scarcely a ripple in
the board Of trade markets. Corn eased
about 3-4 cent but soon regained the loss.
The wheat market was but slightly A.
fected. and oets followed the course q
the corn market,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01

length being so feet and it's total acreage
2-lOo0ths. The ruling Of the supreme
court is complete reversal of judge
Clancy's order, and denies the right Of
the owners of the Copper Trust and the
other 1actlon to inspect Or enter the
lines OF the properties of the Anaconda
company. The order of the
lower court gave the applicants therefor
the flght to send six men for period Of
40 days into the workings of the
properties of the Anaconda COM
pany. Inc supreme court revokes that
order.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
LIGHTER DUTY FOR CUBAN SUGAR

of selling its sugar than to send there
men-of-war and soldiers to put down
anarchy.
Here the people continue to treat
Cuba as il she were not a country pro-
tected by this republic. Americans un-
lertake business in Cuba with the same
feeling as il they were doing it in a
foreign country, and this is because the
products of the island do not receive
here any special or permanent advant-
age.
IF Cuban sugar were admitted here
free Of duty or with light. almost nom-
inal duty, Americans would go there and
produce sugar. while others would boom
the great refining industry already ex-
isting there.
"Once this country had got hold of the
Cuban sugar and tobacco its situation in
the worlds markets would be much
more important than 1t is today"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-01
(By Associated Press.)-

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Board of Trade and
business circles generally were startled
today by the announcement that the
George H. Phillips company. which be-
came famous through it's pool operations
in the Chicago corn pit during the past
year, had transferred all its open trades
to McRcynolds & Company.
1t was at first rumored that large
defalcation had been discovered in an ex-
animation of the books. but this proved
untrue, having its only foundation in the
fact that one of the head bookkeepers
was confined to his home by illness.
Mr.. Phillips, while regretting the me-
cessity Of this action. said it was abso-
lutely the only course open to him.
"This does not mean we are quitting