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The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
QUEER HOUSE GARDENS.
A Japanese Idea w hich Bids Fair to he
Popular Here.

A Japrnese Idea Which Bids Fair to he
Popular Here.
Japan has sent many quaint and
lovely works of art to America, but
none nor perfect and yet more sur
| prising than the miniature house gar
den which is to the Japanese home
what the average window conserva-
tory Ia to the luxurious American
mansion.
The difference. however. between
the Japanese and American house gar
den is very great. The Oriental prod
uct is a genuine garden, laid out
with all the taste and science Of the
professional landscapist. The terri
tory it covers Is from four to five feet
square. Such a fairy pleasure ground
is called in Japan a toko-niwa. and
every Well-bred Japanese family that
cannot afford a domain large enough
nfor a real garden buys a toko-niwa
land sets it up in what might be called
the area-way of the house. or in the
family sitting room.
Only recently have these exquisite
miniature gardens been brought to
the United States. They are delicate
| things to import, and as yet are very
costly, for all the trees and shrubs
| belong to the artificially dwarfed YER
dure of Japan, and only an artist of
true ability and culture can construct
a toko-niwa.
The foundation is a square or round,
shallow box. the sides of which are
| daintily carved. Into the box go
| stones and earth for the construc-
ton of evergreen crowned hills. beet
ling crags, humpbacked bridges. peb-
bled paths and stretches of meadow
land. Rivulets no wider than case
knife blades. meander through the
lawns, gurgle in rapids under the
bridges and widen into lakelets where
| golden minnows glide and dive. There
| is usually a tea house on the hillside,
| and a bit of a temple or a shrine In
der a grove of trees that tower IL
| inches in the air, and in the western
sense it isn't a garden at all. but a
| wonderful bit of natural landscape,
| copied right out of Japan itself. and
| only large enough to ornament a tas-
| BILE in the sunny corner of a room.
These japanese gardens can be
kept alive and fiourishing for a num-
Der of years If the proper car Is Civ
en- them; or if a Japanese gardener,
| who knows what the little plants
need, is called in occasionally to re-
fresh the lakelets and watercourses,
keep down the weeds and keep up the
repairs on the tea house and temple
| New York Sun.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

The only jeweLwhich will not decay
Is knowledge.-Langford.
He grieves more than is necessary,
who grieves before 1t Is necessary.
Seneca.
Recollection is the only paradise
from which we cannot be turned out.
Richter.
Rashness is the characteristic Of ar
dent youth, and prudence that Of mel
lowed ageH-Cicero. .
A thankful heart is not only the
greatest virtue but the parent Of all
other Virtues.-Cicero.
: That action is best that procures the
greatest happiness for the greatest
numbers.-Hutchinson.
Not wealth nor ancestry, but honor
able conduct and a noble disposition
make men great.-Ovid.
He that will make a good use of any
part of mis- life must allow a large part
of it to recreation.-Locke.
Nothing more completely battles one
who is full of trick and duplicity than
straightforward and simple integrity in
another.-Colton.
Every person is responsible for all
the good within the scope of his abili-
ties, and for nc more. and none can
tell whose sphere Is the largest.-Gail
Hamilton.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
naranra cnln aadanae.

II Ia somewhat singular that almost
all the principal events in Queen Vic
toria's life occurred between fne goth
and 30th of the month. Thus, pnT
was born On the Gath Of May. 1919;
was baptized on the Gath Of June, 1873
became queen on the goth of June,
1887: was crowned on the 18th OF
june, 1888; observed her 4{rst jubilee
On the goth of June, 1887; an her dia
mond Jubilee on the 22d Of June, -3s7;
aad passed away on the 22d of Janu-
AIRY. 1901. The 14th day Of the month
was also an eventful n in her late
naiesty's life, On the 14th OF Deem
Der, 1851, her husband, the prince con
sort. died; on the 14th Of December,
1878, her daughter, the princess Alice,
passed away; and on January 14th,
1892, occurred the death Of the Duke OF
Clarence, the heir presumptive to tie
British row
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
General Hamilton and the Boer Mother

General Hamilton and the Boer Mother.
General Ian Hamilton, while quar-
tered in a Boer farmhouse won the
gratitude of its hostile mistress in the
following characteristic way: All Of
his intercourse with her was carried
on through an Interpreter, and her
answers were given with SO little
grace that talk was not frequent.
Only once her stern face lighted; this
was when he asked about her youngest
fighting son, a boy of IA. Her lips
quivered; emotion was not really
frozen within her.
Next day the general had occasion
to ride past the farm, and he called,
for a moment. upon her.
"Tell her." said he to the Interpreter,
"that we have won the battle today"
"Tell her the Dutch will certainly
be beaten"
"Perhaps her sons will be taken
prisoners"
Still no reply.
"Now tell her to write down on a
piece of paper the mans OF the young
est. and give it to my aide-de-camp.
Then when he is captured she must
write to me, and we will not keep him
a prisoner. We will send him back
to her."
At last her face broke into emotion.
The chord had been struck.-Youth's
COMPANION.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
Wages in the Navy.

"A naval cadet at Annapolis receives
$500 a year, beginning with the date o
admission. Cadets after leaving the
academy, when in service, other thar
on practice ship, receive $3.50 a year
Sea pay after that is: For ensign
first five years, $1,000, after that ST.,
400: lieutenant, junior grade, first ivt
years, 81, 800, after that $4,000; lieuten
ant, first five years, $4,000, after, 81,
500: lieutenant commander, first five
years, $4,000, after that $3.50, com
mander, $500; captain, $4,000; com
2olore, $4,000; rear admiral, $4,000
admiral, $13, 000-New York Weekly.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
saved cats Life Three Times.

A correspondent sends to The Lon
don Spectator the following a%necdote:
s"The servant man OF one of my
friends took a kitten to n pond with
the intention of drowning 1t. His
masters dog was with him. and when
the kitten was thrown into the water
the dog sprang in and brought 1t back
safely to land. The second time the
man. threw it In, and again the dog
rescued it; and when for the third time
the man tried to drown it, the dog, as
resolute to save the little helpless life
as the ma was to destroy 1t, swan
with 1t to the other side OF the pool.
ran all the way home with 1t, and
safely deposited 1t before the kitchen
fire. and ever after they were insep-
arabic, sharing even the same bed"
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
English sparrows Are Pugnaoious.

Residents of Shreveport, La, COM
plain that while in former years many
varieties OF American birds made their
homes in that vicinity, a great change
has been brought about by the Eng
lish sparrow. This pugnacious little
creature first appeared there about ten
years ago and o changed from all
u~nobtrusive twitterer to a savage
fighter with a raucous voice and a dis
position to fly at every feathered thing
not thrice its size. The result Is that
very few birds winter there now and
it is about the only small feathered
creature seen at any time.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Is it not trueG Women suffer, feel the very life crushed
out Of them, grow old before their time. Each morning
wake up determined to do 30 much before the day ends,
and yet
Before the morning is very old the dreadful BACKACHE
attacks them, the brave spirit sinks back in alright; no
matter how hard they struggle, the "clutch" is upon them
and they fall upon the couch crying:
"Why should suffer so2 What can I do2"
The answer is ready, your cry has been heard, and a
woman is able to restore you to health and happiness.
Backache is only a symptom of more fatal trouble
heed its warning in time.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will
come from unnatural menstruation or some arrangement
Of the womb. Let those who are suffering read Mrs. Nor
toms letter and be guided by her experience.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
Exhibits at Buffalo.

There will be exhibits from all over the
world OF the Buffalo Exposition, which will
prove very interesting to all who may attend,
but no more 30 than the news hat the famous
remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, will cure
dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation, bilious
ness and nervousness. To all sufferers from
the above complaints a trial is recommended,
with the assurance that when honestly used
a cure will be affected. It also tones up the
entire system,
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
Late Queen Victories Religion.

Queen Victoria was profoundly re-
iigious. She believed in the efficacy OF
prayer. She was a regular Bible read
or. and frequently used a well-worn
Bible that belonged to General Gordon
and was presented by his sister to the
queen, who acknowledged the gift in
an autograph letter. At the same time
she did not permit her religious con-
Fictions to influence the subtle intrica-
etes of MISUNDERSTANDING Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

We will give 300 reward for any case Of
catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
T. ]. CHENEY & Co, Props. Toledo, 0.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
a suverfiuous Convenience.

"Why has a man 20 pockets and a
woman none at ALL"
"Because IL she had 40 pockets she
would still carry her purse In her
hand,"-ChIcago Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
Al, Effective Threat.

Mother Cirmly. to little daughter
who Is about TO have a tooth drawn
Now, May, i9 you cry I'll never take
you 10 q dsaeist's again -Tit.piss.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Kentucky's Great Mineral Water
Grab Orchard Water is now recognized oil
over the world as q valuable medicine. For
dyspepsia, sick headache and constipation IL
Is q specific.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
AN OPEN LETTER TO WOMEN.

"DEAR Mrs. PnKHAM:L have been SO delighted -
with Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound M#AM
/ thought 1 would write and thank you. My system @s#SE#A
was entirely run down. I suffered with terrible back &8y&S&2D
ache in the small Of my back and could hardly stand Ca A3
upright; was more tired in the morning than on retiring WM
a night. I had no appetite. Since taking your Com "
pound I have gained fifteen pounds, and am gaining ~ |
every week. My appetite has improved, have no back 49,
ache and I look better than / ever looked before. &&Al
"1 shall recommend it to all my friends, as it GER IHa#HfyySRYH
tsnly lisa wonderful medicine "-MRs. E. F. MORTON, EMzI1L
S6 York Street, Cincinnati. o. E9ssk1 9osIoy
When a medicine has been successful i'm restoring to health
more than a million women, you cannot well say, without
trying it, 81 do not believe it will help me.' If you are ill
don't hesitate to get a bottle of Lydia Z. Piukham's Vegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pinkha1,L Lynn, Mass, foV
special advice-it is free.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
TypewrIters for students

Typewriting machines are to be put
In the schools for the first time during
the next few weeks. The school man
agement COMMITTEES ordered the par-
chase Of forty machines st $40 each
for the use Of pupils who were study
ing typewriting In the high schools
Chicago Tribune.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for children
:eething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

The city of Mantua, birthplace OF virgil
is at last bestirring itself to erect a monu-
ment to the poet.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

In these days when a man displays com.
mon polteness he is referred to as a gen
tleman Of the old school.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

II you have rheumatism, write DR.. Shoop
Racine, Wis, Box 14s, for ak bottles of his
Rheumatic Cure, exp. paid. Send no money
PAY $5. so figured.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Norway is the only country in the world
whose banks hold more specie in their
safes than they issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness sitter first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. % trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. B. q. KLINE, Ltd, 9s1 Arch ST, Phila., Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Il. II. GREENS Sons. Of Atlanta, Ca, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertisement
in another column Of this paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

You can't help looking down on a mar
when he's in a hole.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

The golfer not only has to mind his ps
and as, but his tees as well.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for oil affections Of throat n lungs.-WN.
o. ENDsLEy, vanburen. lid, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Sweat and fruit acids will not discolor good
dyed with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold b.
all druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

No woman can hope to keep her age c
secret; the years will tell on her.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Have you ever experienced the joyful sen.
sation of a good appetite? You will II you
chew Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

It's better for the mariner to take a
reef on a sail than to take a sail on a reef
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06
rnuaIora system IN the south.

Aid is being sought in the north in
furtherance of a plan to assist the ne
groes in many places in the black belt
OF the south to become land owners,
thus fresing them from the bondage OF
the landlord system, under which toe
often, the tenant does not receive q
Just share Of the product resulting
from his efforts.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Mexico buys all of it's shears and sharp
edged tools from the United States.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

The dealer in kitchen utensils is on
sort of Pan-American.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

London has 900 acres of docks; Liver
pool 500 acres.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Moscow has the largest hospital in Eu-
rope, with 1000 beds.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

A baker may be out Of work and atill
knead nothing.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Thirteen million cubic yards OF earth
were removed n making the canal across
the Isthmus of Corinth.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-07-06

Insurance companies will now take risks
for limited amounts on football PLAYERS.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23
NOT THE INDIANS.

There is nothing in the statement
chat is being sent abroad to the
effect that statehood would be det.
Eimental to the best interests OF
g<he Indians of the five tribes. 1t
IS the aim of the government to
ssee that every Indian gets his
share of the tribal lands and mon
eys. 1t is those Indians who are
getting more than their share by
monopolizing the common prop
-erty of the tribes who are the prin
-ucipal objectors TO statehood or any
kind of settled conditions. If the
Collectors could be singled out they
~vould be found to be, not real In
-sdians but men who are more white
than Indian, and men who are
-xeaping a harvest out of the pres.
ent chaotic conditions. But aside
from these indisputable facts. the
white people Of the territory de
serve some consideration. They
are entitled to decent government
TO say the least. The whites are
not seeking that which is tn e In
<dian's by birthright, but they ask
what the government is able to
give them, namely, government.
The present is no time to ask how
sthese white people came 10 be
fhere; The truth is they are here
sand are going TO remain. Their
snumbers will not be less but great
-er as the days 60 by. They are
willing to be taxed for the main
stenance of state government in
order that their children may have
school privileges, and that they
tbs mselves may have the right to
govern themselves
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

The theory OF our American
government is that all Offices
should be elective. Confidence in
the ability of the people to rule
themselves is the basic principle
of the declaration OF independence
and of the constitution of the
United States. The man who
holds Office should hold it beca use
he people have chosen him. ANY
other plan is undemocratic and
subversive of the principles of
republican form of government.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

1t is the opinion of many well
informed Cherokees that President
Roosevelt will not approve the al.
loiment bill recently passed by
the tribal council. Among the
reasons given are that the Dawes
commission has been ignored in
the matter, and as the bill passed
last spring creating a commissioner
TO treat with the Dawes commits
sion was turned down by President
Mckinley.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

Dear Sirs:-i had no faith In testi-
m1niaIs or advertised medicines until
took DR.. CaldweII's Syrup Pepsin,
my attention being called to it by a
letter from some one who had been
cured Of what he called chronic con-
stipation, and l began taking IL for
my case. If any one who reads this
has Constipation or Stomach Trouble,
earnestly recommend DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. Ny own experience
and complete cure prompts me to
promise that you will find It will dc
all that is claimed for it. Resp,
L. O. GUREER,
Prop. Hotel Paris, Dubuque, Iowa.
Sold by Peoples Drug Store DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23
An Enterprislnr Neighborhood.

The Ketchum neighborhooo Is said
to have the best country school In
Delaware district. A young man
named r. L. Huggins, from Benton
county, Arkansas. is teaching his
second term and has built up really
fine school A sabbath school is also
conducted regularly and Is well a.
tended Ketchum is a most excellent
ueighborhood.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

Praise the bridge that carries you
over either a flood or cough. Ballsrd's
Horehound Syrup has brought so
manv over throat and lung troubles.
such as coughs. colds. bronchitis. ETC..
that It's praises are sung everywhere.
Price. p and 80 cents. Peoples Drug
Store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

Physicians are calling attention to the
fact that influenza or grip has come To
stay. In the larger cities there has been
a marked increase in diseases affecting
the organs OF respiration. which increase
is attributed to the prevalence of infu-
enza. Persons who are recovering from
grip or influenza are in a weak condition
and peculiarly liable to pulmonary dis
ease.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures coughs, bronchitis. lung vtrouble /"
and other diseases of the organs of res
piration. Il is the best tonic medicine
for those whose strength and vitality
have been exhausted by an attack of grip.
II purifes the blood. cleansing II Of
the poisonous saccunulations which breed
and feed disease. 1t gives increased ac-
tivity to the blood-niaking glands, and
50 increases the supply Of pure blood,
rich with the red corpuscles Of health.
a word for your Golden Medical Discov-
cry writes Mrs. T. A. Bendcr Of Kccne
Coshoctou Co.. Ohio. I'VE have been using il
a. family medicine FOR more than four years
As a cough remedy aud biood purifier there Is
Pierces Ooldcn Medical Discovery is just the
rght medicine for complete bracing up
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing -just
as good for diseases Of the stomach,
blood, and lungs
The sluggish liver is made active BY
the use of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

It's an open secret that Hunts
Lightning Oil cures everything except
broken hearts ano softening NJ the
brain. . and 50 cents. Peoples
Drug Store. "
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

A china closet will make your wife
and home the nice-t present you eau
buy. especially 50 II you buy it from
Sam r. Ersvnpo y Co
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

Don't miss making your Christmas
select ions Of Sam r. Frazee Co.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

Turkey gobble Xmas is coming
Carving sets make nice presents for
your ma. Ed Lee has a large line.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-12-23

Prop. Hotel Paris, Dubuque, Iowa.
Sold by Peoples Drug Store dw
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-27
THEY GIT HOMfSICK
Nomo No Place For Bonsdiots Says
 J.B. HenSel

Alaska is only good for eN-couvictt. fugutiyes from justice and bachelors. said J. B. Hens,i. who has returned foam thc North for the first time since iN9a The country is far from being work,i out. he declares but it is no place fof homcsick men.
 Men who leave their wives and go Co Alaska alone are unsuccessful cUntia- ued Mr Ieus.l -rh,y long for hOma almost as soon as they got on the boat and at once begntothiuk about return ing Co the States Then. again. about n per cent go Co Alaska with @ bicycle and a camera. and they would Dee better oT if these we're lcft behind.
 The trouble is that men go up Norlh and after making a few dollars they re- turn Co the States. aai theu the follow Ing spring they SO back to Alaska The mistake is make by not wintcring in the North When a man leaves and returns staying in Nome over winter. for in- stance. thcrc are many opportunities Ca secure interest In claims or a grubst1Ne and a few dollars. There was one c!lim sold for xoo that afterward went for xsa00o A salcou-k.eper save two cheap oil paintings for claim that sold tof 5000. These we're exceptional eases. however.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-27
THEIR FAIR IS FINISHED
Ladies Guild Carnival Ready To Open This Afternoon
Elks Hall wnl Bo tho Soeno of tho First Chrysanthsmum Dance Ever Given In Skagway and De- serves Liberal Patronage

Ail day yesterday and far into las. night Che sound of thc hammer w1- heard in Eiks hall. and much Industry vas going on
 It was not thr building of a battle ship but thc putting together of booths a1I other necessary uuinss for thc tad..s Guild Carnival of Seasons and Chrys3n themlm dance. that c1used th' tiu which started early and ended late.
 When thc ur,d members of thc Glu, ceased their ltbors last night al ot ti' difficult work hld been accomplish l and by noon today, everything win hc in readiness Co start Che show.
 Al o'clock bottle of chry santh' nuns win bc broken over Che edge of G.. stage by F. M Taylor. Che flower rir' which act win formally open the corU.- val
 A complete description of thr under taking has already appeared iu Che col umns of thc Daily Alaskan
 Dancing will begin early in the cycu- ing. and. as thcrc win bc no charge f' admission. gentlemen who desire t dance will be required t' purchase a chrysanthemum. which, wii he sold ai fifty cents each and which win ent.te the purchaser Go dance throughout th, evening
 The ladies of thc Guild have gone c extraordinary effort In thc endeayor [ make thc Carnival a sIcc,ss socially as well as financially. and they dcsrrv' the most liberal patronage.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-27
PERSONAL MENTION

supt. Spauldlng. of the Mullen Minin !, Company. at Seward City. came north on the Flosie last night. He was ac- companled by his wife and niece. Foreman Joyce. of the Novel Mining properties. came up with Captain Tih- bits of the Flosle. yesterday. He will remain In the city several days. General Distin and wife, of sItka. who have been visiting In Seattle for several weeks. were passengers north bound on the Dlrigo on their return home.
 Fred c. Whitehead goes south to Kill isnoo on the Flosie.
 -o--
 Frank Guertin. the well known sitl'a merchant. came north on the Dirig' bound for tho westward.