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village priest must be member of one
of the two upper castles, and has to pre-
pare himself for his high office by pass
ing through a variety of absurd cere-
monies. The priesthood is REINFORCED
by hermits who lead an avcetic life
in their own premises and are held
in high vereration by the populace.
Although the Todas are not the orig
inal owners of the soil, they are rec
ognized by eighboring tribes as the
proprietors of the mountain territory
they now occupy and receive a volun-
tary annual tribute from their neigh-
bors. They raise buffaloes and earn,
without much trouble, enough to live
comfortably. More they do not seem
to desire, caring neither for riches nor
power, nor being attracted by the re-
wards of agriculture or the chase.
Among the moribund Polynesian
tribes none is more interesting than
the natives of New Zealand, common
ly known as the Maori" -meaning
natives They are constantly de-
creasing in number, and will have
passed away entirely within the next
century and a half. The men tattoo
their faces and other parts of the body,
the women only their chins. Men as
well as women are sturdy, even hand
some, and their costumes are decided
ly picturesque.
1t is impossible to give, in news
paper article, even an out inc of the
customs and peculiarities Cd the vari-
Gus tribes and races with which we,
as nation, must necessarily come
into contact now that we have as
sumed place as a world power. In
years gone by we looked upon the
strange peoples of Asia and Polynesia
as curiosities, to be encountered oc-
casionally in circus or dime muse.
um, but now we must be prepared to
meet them as customers for our -four
agricultural machinery, sewing ma.
| chimes, boots and shoes, carriages and
automobiles. For this reason, it would
appear advisable that the study OF
| ethrography. hitherto an almost un,
known science in our high schools and
colleges, be taken up by intelligent
teachers-so that they can familiarizs
their pupils with the habits of the
peoples with whom they may have tc
| deal at some future period.
WILLIAM WALTER WELLS
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pire which was subdued a rev years
ago by Great Britain. It's population
numbers 100000. They belong to the
Mongol branch of the human family.
Their language is closely related to
the, Tibetan and Chinese, and the pre-
dominant religious faith is Buddhism.
The Burmese are divided into seven
castles. Closely related to them are
the natives of the Khanates, which
are now about evenly divided between
Great Britain, France and China The
natives of these dependencies are
sturdy, nomadic and more highly civ
ilized than other Mongol tribes. They
are taking kindly to labor-saving de-
vices of every description, and may
prove good customers for American
manufactures.
Another enterprising and prosperous
Mongol tribe are the Kalmucks. They
inhabit the interior of western China
and the adjacent district. The nomadic
families of the Kalmucks constitute
the larger part of the population. They
are nominally under Chinese suzerain-
ty, but are already scattered over vast
regions belong to Russia. The prin-
cipal wealth of the various clans con-
sists of horses, camels, cattle and
sheep. The men are excellent horse
men; the women are always mounted
on camels when journeying from one
pasture ground to another, or atter6-
ing the national festivities in distant
towns.
In the Himaiaya district of north
ern India are found many tribes Of
Tibetan origin. One of the most re-
markable is the pastoral clan of the
Toda which has for centuries dwelled
in the Nilgherries and maintained its
j individuality in the face of much OPP
position. Their dwellings are con-
structed of bamboo and covered with
straw, the entrance being so low that
the interior can be reached only by
crawling into it. The Todas are char
acterized by rare racial purity. They
are divided into five separate castles.
whose members never intermarry
Among the three lower castles each
village has its own priest, who is not
allowed to offer sacrifices, however;
his sole responsibility being the care
and milking of buffalo cows, the most
respected of all Toda callings. The
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An Impossible Task.

The committee waited upon the sue
cessful man.
'Your fame has preceded you," they
said, as he entered the room. He
smiled serenely. 81 am rather well
known" he admitted, modestly.
"You have given names to sleeping
cars, new cigars, health foods and
games-names that have pleased the
public and your patrons?"
The successful man bowed
"Well," said the spokesman, 1--WE
have a new baby at our house, and we
have come to you to select name tina
will please her parents, sisters and
brothers, grandparents, cousins, un-
cles, aunts and friends of the family,
and herself later on"
The successful man frowned sternly
Sir he said, II do not undertake
the impossible!" -Cincinnati CONNER.
cia1 Tribune.
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cHEERFULNEss IN THE HOME.
Helps to Overcome the Discount orts
OF Life and Brings Ease
and Happiness.

If a man should be cheerful at
nome, it goes without saying that
woman should be. Whatever her
make it part of her religion TO live
above them. What is most priced in
household economy is not tempera-
nent which is gay by fits and starts,
Up to-day and down tomorrow, full
If hilarity on occasions, and heavy as
cad at other times, but an even Sc
entity of soul which makes people at
Ease and happy under the roof.
home in which one treads always Oh
hin ice cannot be tolerable. A cheer
:ul disposition will influence it's pos
SCISSOR to make the best of existing
circumstances, forgets the discom-
forts of yesterday, and anticipate de-
ightful things tomorrow. To live
argely in the present, doing ones
pest and trusting God, is to maintain
an almost unbroken cheeriness of de-
neanor and of experience, writes
Margaret Z. Sangster, in Success.
A distinction may always be made
between high spirits. the sanguine
optimism which makes people gay to
effervescence, and the equanimity
which is a good outfit for the COM
mon road. In choosing life-partner,
either a man or woman does wisely
who seeks one whose habitual cheer
fulness will fit him or her for good
comradeship.
Much of the lack of cheer which
undermines home comfort may be
laid to the score of insufficient health.
A dyspeptic sees the world as
through haze of indigo. Inability
to assimilate food makes poor blood
poor blood means low vitality, and
low vitality brings, in it's wake, an
absence of joy and a presence of pain
which result in fretfulness and NOR
bidness. A resort to the dentist or
the doctor, change of diet, an in,
creased amount of exercise, more
sleep, less worry, will often restore
to faded mind and a wearied body
the lost sense of happy cheer, ano
| make whole family glad where
| they have been sorrowful.
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UP TO. DATE DRESS.
Various Bits of Feminine Finery That
Are in Good Taste for the
Season.

Embroidered mousseline sashes are
exquisite.
Wash ribbons have white warp,
fashion paper.
Broche figures along with warp
printed ones give enchanting effects.
Collarless Eton jackets are among
the most popular outer garments
when the air is not all balmy. They
are made of velvet, silk, cloth, or any
material the wearer may fancy.
Little covered engagement books,
with diminutive pencils fitted in the
girl. The books are suspended from
chatelaine chains and hooks.
The "homespun" sash is of coarsely
twilled silk, loosely woven, and comes
in many combinations of colors.
Crepon sashes of light gray have a
floral design worked in black, and
others of satin have fanciful designs
brought out in chenille.
Silk lingerie is quite out of date,
and most women stand by the fragil-
ity of silk muslin or silky crepe de
Shlhc. TdHcy PuiiHSs, WIN Io"S VI
lace insertion between, are fetching,
but these are hardly advisable, as
American laundresses are sometimes
| too harsh for words.
| But when one talks of green reed
| furniture one is not speaking of the
smartest and best. That is in deli
cate colors, and is most charming
| There sre little sets of this de1icate1y
tinted furniture, upholstered with
cretonnes, which match or contrast
| giving fine effect. There will be a
couch. chairs, and table, perhaps
| in a set.
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to such an extent, in fact, that lying is
not considered wrong.
Quite as superficial as the Jap's po-
likeness is his seeming modesty, when
in the presence of strangers, which is
by no means based upon conviction
of the visitors highest culture. 1t is
put on to satisfy curiosity, which
forms an important part of the orien-
tai character, and used as means to
secure information that might prove
valuable for commercial purposes.
Many bright young Japs are sent to
European and American colleges and
universities, not to study the princi-
piles and rules of occidental civiliza-
ton, but to acquire a knowledge of the
potential means by which this civiliza-
ton has managed to control the east
ern world. Back of the commenda BILE
patriotism of the japanese there is a
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JAPAN AT THE HEAD.
Recognized Nation of the Future in
Eastern Asia.
Other Asiatic Peoples in Which,
America Has Reason to Be In
terested-ShOrt Lesson in
EthnOSrnphy.
Especial Correspondence

= Topographic research and
T. study of the character and
habits of our Asiatic and
stimulated in this country to an
almost incredible extent since, through
the chances Of war, the United
States acquired the Philippines
and other Pacific islands. The tenn
porary occupation of the coast
towns and the capital of China, and
the wonderful commercial, naval and
industrial development of Japan have
made it almost necessary that we
should become thoroughly acquainted
with the strange peoples of the east,
whose markets we are endeavoring, in
a measure, to control.
The Japanese is a nation of the fu-
ture in Eastern Asia. This has been
felt by the world at large ever since
the close of the Japanese-Chinese war;
and Great Britain has recognized it
by entering into an offensive and de-
fersive alliance with the island en-
pire. While in reality but little is known
about China, whose people are en-
shaved by superstition and tradition
Japan, the land of the rising sun, -
has thrown off the shackles which fo1
centuries bound it to the past, and is
being ''civilized' at rapid rate.
Foreigners visiting Japan are i'm
pressed by the polite, modest anC
amiable disposition of the natives, and
that is why they are held, both by
Europeal rs and Americans, in far high
er esteem than the Chinese. The Jap
anese character consists of rare mix
ture of good and bad qualities. The
proverbial national politeness of the
japanese has it's dark side, because il
furnishes an incentive to hypocrisy
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The Force. of Nature.

Heat, remarked the scientist, sis
powerful force
aye" replied the actor thought
fully. i've known a woman to make
it SO warm for her husband that, for
sooth, he had to pass out many shek-
els and straightway hustle for more.
It's great force when properly APP
piled"
"And so is frost" said the scientist.
AYE" returned the actor feeling
ly. Ere this frost has made me
walk many miles along the pathway
of the iron steed."-Brooklyn Eagle.
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national vanity which is almost ridi-
culous, because it makes them believe
that in wisdom and real culture they
are far ahead of either Europeans or
Americans. AS nation the Japs are
vegetarians. Like the Chinese, the
comon people live principally on rice.
vegetables and fish. Everywhere can
be seen movable kitchens and veg
etable dealers are encountered in every
street. The more popular vegetables
sold are beans, radishes, cueumbers
and chestnuts, and among the deli
cacies are to be mentioned young bam-
boo slips and lotus roots.
Another Asiatic country with which
we may soon enter into commercial
relations is Burmah, an Indian en-
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Wanted Music

LAS L hear your piano very fire.
quently, Mrs. >Fortissimo, 1 suppose
that you are up on musical matters"'
Certainly, Mr.. Crusty."
Then do you know who was play
ing when the poet wrote, Music hath
charms'?"
Il do not; but why?'
We'll, if you can find out I wish
that you would invite that musician
to play on your piano."-N. Y. Her
aid.
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Left in the Dark.

A little girl about three years old
was out playing when suddenly it be-
came very cloudy. She ran into the
house and startled her mamma by
saying:
I'm not going to stay outdoors
any more"
"Why?" asked her mother.
Because God blowed the sun out"
Little Chronicle
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oratory Versus. stenography.

"Will you please explain this pas
sage?" asked the stenographer of the
great orator. ut does not seem to
mean anything, but I am sure got
your words right"
'.That means, young man." said the
great orator, '.that you do not know
oratory when you hear K."-Indian
apolis News.
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What She Feared

You look worried tonight, VIII
liam,' said the rural EDITORS wife.
Anything wrong?"
well, rather" replied the local
molder of public opinions. IAN indig-
nant subscriber came into the Office
this afternoon and nearly punched
the life out of our person"
''My goodness" exclaimed the
power behind the press. Il hope he
didn't stop his paper. Chicago Daily
News
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Looking for Excitement.

"You can't tell me-" said young Mrs.
Torkins, chat poker is as good game
as progressive eucher."
"Why not?" asked her husband.
"There isn't enough excitement.
I've known men who have played
poker for years without getting angry
and not speaking to each other. Such
thing doesn't often happen in pro-
gressive r."-Washington Star.
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A Fit Subject
idiot

Mrs. De Jarr-Is there an idiot
asylum near here?
Mr.. De Jarr-I believe so.
DO they take people on tfreir own
recommendation
'My stars! How should I know?
Why?"
"Oh, nothing, only to-day L got hold
of package of my old love letters"
IN. Y. Weekly.
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One Attraction Missing.

Say said the young writer who
had been engaged by the circus man
to write up prospectus of the show,
1--WE about exhausted my vocabulary
on this thing. Have you a thesau-
rus?"
no, by thunder" said the circus
man. We've only got a rhinoceros,
but I'll cable over and buy one.
Y. Times.
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A Reasonable Presumption

First Passenger wonder why we
are making such long stop at this
station.
Second Passenger Ga traveller of ex-
perience)I presume it is because no
one happens to be trying to catch the
train.-N. Y. Weekly.
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They Know Him Not.

The ancient cat sits on the fence
And sings of other days;
His thousand children roam the earth
And wend their devious ways.
His throat is sore, his voice is cracked
Ard sad is his meow
Not one of all his prosperous sors
viii recognize him Tow.
Puck
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''I've been told that / look exactly
like Gibson girl. Do you think SOP"
Indeed do. But which Gibson girl
do you mean? 1 only known two. Kit
ty Gibson, who is our cook, and Lizzie
Gibson, the laundress." Chicago Trib'
une.
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A Sensible Division.

Life must hold both joy and sorrow.
Smile to-day and smile tomorrow;
Let the future all be gay,
Leave the tears to yesterday.
Wa shington Star.
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Great Learning.

Kind Lady (horrified)-My child, 1
hope you don't swear!
Small Boy-Naw, not much; but I'm
learnin'. Say, youse otter hear my
pawi-Ohio State Journal.
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A Biased Critic.

The man who shouts that times are hard.
You will observe full oft
Is looking for a berth in life
Particularly soft.
Washington Star.
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without an Occupation.

Coin fishin'?''
mo; the fish jerk the line so, it al
ways wakes me up"
'Plowin'?"
Cant. I've just joined the church
an can't tackle mule without swear
ing"
'Wen, what have you got in sight,
them"
"Nuthin' tall. Done lost my spec
tacles. Atlanta Constitution.
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ooh, Fraulein, l have something very
important to say to you, but the words
are missing"
"Just say them. 1 will say yes to
anything. Meggendorfer Blaetter.
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yes" said Miss Ancient, this lovely old
brooch
Has been in our family for sixty years,
quite
And have you been wearing it all Of the
time?'
Asked pert Polly Perkins, who's nst very
bright.
Cincinnati CONGRATULATIONS
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Dora-If 1 knew that, do you sup
pose I'd waste precious time running
around for advice ?"-N. Y. Weekly.
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rwo-soyereign COLD Ptece..

TWO-SOSefel8n UOI0 F1eCe0s
England is going to coin s 2 pieces In
gold. They will be about the size OF
our $40 coin. ;,
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The Power of the Press.

"Once again." triumphantly said
the able editor of the Slopton-on-the-
Slosh Herald, shas the power of the
press made itself felt. For moro
than seven years we have been clam
oring, conscientiously and continu-
ously, in season and out of season.
for new railway station here, and
now the A. b. & c. railway has de-
cided to accede to our demand and
erect one. The old station was
burned down last Thursday night
amid thunders of applause. Tit.
Bits.
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In the Mele,
Wa hingto

Attorney-Did you see the plaintiff
strike the defendant?
Witness-Oi did, sor.
Attorney-And was the assault com
mitted with malice aforethought?
Witness-No, sor; it wor committed
wild q .mallet behoind tn ear.--Judge
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A Foolish Question.

Dora-Oh, I'm in such distress of
mind and / want your advice. 1 am
loved by three men, and 1 don't know
which to accept.
Clara-Which one b! the. most
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But II WON'T work

She gave him the key to her heart, years
ago,
And the gift was recorded by law.
And now Mr.. Henpeck wishes that with
That key he could lock up her jaw!
Cincinnati CONCENTRATIONS.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-08-21
Stop Wholesale Locating.

The local rules and regulations
of the Nome Mining District pro-
vide; that no location of a mining
claim shall be valid without a. dis
covery of precious mineral on the
ground; that the claimant OF each
mining claim, shall, within I
months after the posting of notice,
do 800 worth of labor, in addition
to the amount required by the U.
5. laws; that not more than one
claim can be located on any one
creek or gulch in the district in the
name of one person; that no person
shall make or cause to bN made
more than four placer locations in
he district. All locations In ex-
cess of that number shall he void
and subject to entry as though they
had never been located. The fail
ure to carry out any OF these regu-
lations works an immediate forfeit
ure of the claim located.
Why is thi. not a sensible and
easy way of doing away with the
abuse of powers of attorney in this
section. Organize q Valdez Min
ing District to cover the territory
embraced in this recording district,
and make such. slocal laws as the
public deem necessary to regulate
the locating of claims. The laws
can be enforced and it will assist
greatly in the development of the
country.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-08-21
Preparing For Trouble.

The Washington correspondent
of the p. |. seems to think that the
action of the government in desig-
mating Haines Mission as the site
of "A new army post, with aecomo-
dations for one third OF a regiment
OF infantry, has II deep significance
in view of the fact that that the To-
cation will be in the very center OF
the territory in dispute, between
the United States and Great Britain.
1t is not likely that Great Britain
will ever attempt a .forcible settle
ment OF this dispute, but a show OF
making preparation for trouble
often assists greatly in the peace
able settlement OF an argument
between nations.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-08-21
SUBSCRIPTION. RATES.
MATERIAL FOR A RICH STATE.

If she reader will take a map of
Alaska, and mark the boundaries
of the Third judicial District there
on, he will see the map of coun-
try large and rich enough for an
empire. This district embraces
that part Of Alaska between the
141st and 152nd degrees of longi-
tude from the Arctic ocean on the
north to the Gulf of Alaska on the
south; all OH the Alaska peninsula
and that portion of the district
south of the mouth of ting Kusko-
kwim river.
This great district would make a
rich and wonderful state. The re-
sources of this section OF Alaska
are something wonderful, and when
they are fully developed, there is
no state in the Union that would
be as rich in minerals, fish and furs
or that will contain as many square
miles of rich and fert lie agricul-
tural land as this great section of
country, and no part of the United
States contains such grand and
beautiful scenery rs can be seen
here.
And what is. best, the scenic
beauty cannot be taken away from
rs and the wonderful resources of
the country have, hardly been
touched, and the great industries,
with the pessibla exception of the
fishing business, are bat in thsir
infancy.
In this section of Alaska we have
an area for state five times the
size of the state of Texas, with a
great stretch of sea coast and as
many fine harbors as can be found
anywhere in the world in the same
length Of coast line.
What is needed for the building
up of q great state is agricultural
land, where homes can be secured
from the government. 1t is con-
servatively estimated by men who
know, that in the Copper river
valley alone there is 81, 900 square
miles of agricultural land, capable
OF maintaining population of
35O,OOO people, to say nothing of
the broad acres of the Shushetna
valley, the Kuskokwim country
and the islands along the southern
coast
In this district are already dis
covered the richest copper mines
that the world has kaswn land new
discoveries OF copper are continually
being made. There are great
hedges Of gold quartz, and thousands
OF square miles of rich placer
ground, some of which will prove
to be as rich as any in Alaska.
Not IA tenth part of this great coun-
try has been prospected, AMI when
the Kuskokwim and Shushetn;:
river districts have been prespected
there is no telling what they may
produce.
There are large areas OF coal
land in the district and much of
the property is being developed,
This industry will be Of great value
in a few years. Coal ell has been
found all along the southern coast
ii the district and thousands OF
sepes have been located and large
sassas Of money are being spent in
I've development OF these proper
siss.
Ths far industry has yielded
AAillions OF dollars to- the govern
nssat, and if properly protected
NlLL be ~ source Of large revenue