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The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The lady whose teeth dropped into
ner plate while she was dining at the
Criterion restaurant, in London,
brought suit against her dentist. 1t
was, however, stated in evidence that
she had, at a time when the teeth
were in the earliest bloom Of their
youth, written the following warn
testimonial to her dentist: You have
altered my appearance. I look quite
! different woman, and l shall be able
10 get another husband. My daughters
will not be able to have it all their
own way now" The London News re-
marks that the warning Of the elder
Weller against widows receives some
support from the remarkable document
Just quoted. The same philosophers
contention that n who understood
horses understood humanity receives,
ct the same time, a limitation. Any
attempt to guess the age Of a person
from the appearance of the teeth. as is
done with horses, would only lead to
IN error In such a case Al this.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Chicken Pone.

Take two chickens Of about four
pounds in weight, cut into pieces to
pack closely in a saucepan, ove with
water, sprinkle with pepper, salt and
sweet marjorum, keep the pan covered
while it boils. Allow it to boil till the
fish drops from the bones. Remove
from the fire, take the meat from the
liquor, remove the bones, fat, skin and
gristle, then cut the meat into very
small pieces-it is better not to chop it,
as that absorbs the juices, but it should
be made as fine as possible on a plate.
Boil the water downt n pint. Have
ready two ounces of gelatine and place
it over the fire, stirring until dissolved.
Then add the seasoned chicken, and
let all boil together a few minutes, STIR
ring gently to keep from burning.
Pour into molds and when cool set on
ice to harden. An old tough fowl
served in this way makes a very palat-
able dish.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

To prevent salt from caking add a
little arroWroot.
Mixed mustard will keep its color If
o pinch Of salt be added.
To cut hard boiled eggs in smooth
slices dip the knife in water.
It Is said that cotton soaked in pep
permint oil will drive away mice.
An oven door should never be
slammed when anything is baking.
To remove the paper from the bot
tom Of a cake neatly hold it before the
fire for a moment.
When an oven is too hot for the pro-
per baking Of what is in it put a basin
of cold water inside.
In blowing out a candle flame hold
It higher than your mouth and blow
upward. This will prevent the grease
from scattering.
/ Ordinary glassware may be made to
look almost as fine as cut glass If it be
washed in hot suds, dried on g linen
towel. and then rubbed, while still
warm, with tissue paper.
When silver spoons become discol-
cred from eggs scour them with fine
table salt. This will remove the discol-
Grafton, which is caused by the sulphur
In the egg, and will not scratch or wear
the silver.
To clean rusty fire irons rub them
well with sweet oil, leave them wet for
q day or two, and then rub them with
unslaked lime. They will remove the
rust, and then the fire irons may be pol
ished as usual.
A good perfume for closets and draw
ers and one that will help to keep the
moths away, is made of one ounce of
cedar, rhubarb and cloves, pulverized
together. Put the powder between
cotton and tie In a bag.
Wall papers should be carefully Sc
lected as regards color, according to
the size of the room. Papers Of a light
blue shade make rooms look much
larger, while dark papers with big pat.
terms reduce the apparent size Of the
apartment.
Kerosene added to boiled etarch-s
tablespoonful to a quart-will prevent
the smoothing irons from sticking, ant
will give a gloss to the articles. The
scent will all evaporate in the drying.
Lamp burners which are in constan'
use should be boiled occasionally II
pearline or soda suds, then hcrubbet
and polished with brick dust, whel
they VIII do as good service as new
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Orange Roly Poly

Make the dough for this as you
would for baking powder biscuit, using
a pint of sifted flour, a large table
spoonful Of shortening and cold water
to make a soft dough. Roll in an OBJ
long sheet and cover thickly with three
oranges peeled, sliced and seeded;
sprinkle thickly with sugar mixed
with the grated yellow rind Of one or
ange; then roll up like a jelly cake,
folding in the ends to prevent the juice
from escaping; tie up in a we'll Toured
cloth, leaving room for it to swell, and
put into a large kettle of boiling water
and boil rapidly and continuously for
two hours, or steam it for two and one.
half hours. Serve with tart fruit
sauce
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
A NEGATIVE MAN Is NAU0HT.
Confidence In Ones Self Absolutely Es'
sentIal to Success.

Confidence In Ones Self Absolutely Es.
sentIal to Success.
A vacillatfng, undecided, negative
man can amount to anything, no
matter what his environment or ad.
vantages may be. It would be impos.
stble. He constantly subordinates his
opinions and even his plans to what
others say and think. There is no
certainty as to his action, because he
is always subject to outside influences.
He never relies upon himself or the
inward authority that speaks to him.
He Is the echo Of the last mar who
pleaded his case before him. He Is re.
m%agnetized every time he comes in
contact with a new personality. Blown
hither and thither by advice and opin'
ions as opposite as the poles, like a
leaf whirled on the autumn wind, No
one, not even himself, knows where
he will a1ight.
The man who lives to any purpose
or accomplishes anything Of good In
the world has ar abiding faith in him.
self, in his f~orcefulness and originality.
in his efficiency in the management Of
his own affairs, and in his power to
accomplish whatever fSe puts himself
to do.--O. s, Marden, in Success,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Peanut Candy.

Shell the nuts, remove brown skins
and roll them fine (they must be fresh
roasted and crisp. To a cup Of the
rolled nuts allow a cup Of graduated
sugar. Put the sugar in a smooth-lined
saucepan and set we a very hot fire,
for to be a success the sugar must melt
quickly. Stir it constantly until it
melts. In the meantime put the nuts
in a shallow dish in the oven to heat;
have shallow tins well buttered and
placed back on the range where they
will be hot. AS soon as the sugar is all
melted and begins to color slightly
pour in the hot peanuts and immedi-
ately remove from the fire and pour
into the buttered pans in very thin lay
ers. AS soon as the candy Is cold 1t
can be broken into pieces and should
be in thin, crisp, shiny chips.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Generosity Rewarded,

During the distress the Copenhagen
workmen on account Of a lockout In
1887 the public was appealed to for
contributions An old couple In Jut.
land, having no money, sent In their
wedding rings as their humble con-
tribution for the relief of the starving
people. The organization kept the
rings as a memento OF this kind act,
Recently the old couple celebrated
their golden wedding under very dis.
tressing circumstances. They were
actually starving. This came to the
knowledge of the Copenhagen work
men. A collection was organized, and
In q few days the old couple received
s4G0 in cash and two new wedding
rings with a grateful acknowledgment
Of their kindness during the time Of
trouble.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
As TO GERMAN AFFAeILITY.
How a Heusemaid Delivers q Message
from Her Mistress.

from Her Mistress.
Hearty greetings to the Frau Doc
tor 3. from the Frau Professor W.,
who hopes that the gracious Frau
Doctor and her family Ire all well,
and would the gracious Frau Doctor
kindly tell the Frau Professor how
many pounds Of goose feathers go to
a pair Of pillewsf"
Something after this stately fashion
does q housemaid in Germany who
prides herself on her good manners
deliver O message from her mistress.
This stilted language takes time, but
short speech and a brusQe manner
And scanty tolerance in the father
land.
The street car conductor knows this
and he civilly touches his hat as he
asks his fare, and If, perchance. you
have given him a penny over the
amount, he will set you down at your
station with a friendly adieu!
Eater any little knick-knack shop to
buy perhaps a paper Of needles, and a
pleasant smile and good-day will greet
you from the busy employees. How.
ever trihins your purchase, the honor
Of your gracious patronage Is begged
for a future occasion, and every m
In the shop Is for the moment your
obedient servant.-Rachel Carew In
the Pilgrim.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
Of the Worlds Commerce.
knowledge of What Is Best More Inn"
portant Than Wealth With.
out It,

It must be apparent to every one thas
qualities Of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loualy
heraIded, they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval, not Of individuals only.
but Of the many who have the happy
faculty of selecting, enjoying and learn
ing the real worth of the choicest PROD
ucts. Their c~ommendation, consequently,
becomes important to others, since 10
meet the requirements of the well In
formed of all countries the method Ok
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent of Its kind. The above Is true
not Of food products only. but is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly q quarter of a century OF
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup of Figs, Is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best OF family laxatives. Its quality IS
due not only to the excellence OF the
combination Of the laxative and carmin-
alive principles of plants known to act
most benefcially on the system and pre-
scented in the form Of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
of manufacture or the California FlS
Syrup Co., which ensures that uniformi-
ty and purity essential IN a remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any phys1-
clan who is well informed and he viii
answer at once that it is an excellent
laxative. II at all eminent in his pro-
fession and has made a special study OF
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that it is the best
of family 1axatives, because 1t is sim
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
a laxative is needed, without any I'M
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist of reputable standing
knows that Syrup of Figs Is an excel
lent laxative and is glad to sell it, at
the regular price of fifty cents per bot
tie, because 1t gives general satisfac-
ton, but one should remember that In
order 10 get the beneficial effects OF
Syrup Of Figs 1t Is necessary to buy the
| genuine, which Is sold IN original pacF-
ages only; the name of the remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also the full name OF
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front OF every package
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Last Barrier Gore.

Henry" said Mrs. Penhecker, "you
have not yet told me what good re-
solve you have made for the new
year."
why, my dear" protested Henry,
you know that l have no small vices
or bad habits at all. Don't you know
that you have induced me to stop
swearing and smoking and drinking
and going out nights, and everything
else that / used to think that l wanted
to do?"
"Yes, love-" answered Mrs. Penheck'
er, sweet1y; "but it sometimes seems
to me that you read the advertise.
ments of liquors and cigars with a
sinful satisfaction. It would be bet.
ter for you, spiritually, if you should
sternly and firmly resolve to shun
them hereafter"
And poor Henry shrank further
and further into the nice new house.
coat that she had made from her old
dolman.-Judge.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
OYSTER Salad

Scald one pint of oysters in their OWL
liquor; drain and put in a cool place;
when wanted to serve, sprinkle with
salt and pepper and mix with mayor
naise dressing, serve on lettuce leaves,
OF make a dressing with one cupful
of whipped cream; add one tablespoon
Of lemon juice, a little at a time; sea-
son with a little paprika, and mix in
carefully one-fourth cup Of horserad-
ish; if not acid enough add one table
spoon Of vinegar. This is a delicious
dressing and q change from mayon-
naise.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
DISGUISED CATARRH
a Stea1thy, Insidious, Weakening Enemy to Women~~Many
Thousand Women Suffer Need1ess1y From This Cause.

taken. ] used it faithfully for two weeks,
and it completely cured me. l have not
had any pains since, anywhere, but feel
like a new woman. / am truly thankful
for what Peruna has done for me."-Bar.
bars Alberty.
Mrs. Kate Mann, SOC Bathurst Street,
Toronto, Ont. Can, Wee President OF the
Ladies' Aid Society. wrttcE;-"T am pleased
to. give praise tp Psruns for the blessed relief
I found through its use. suffered for years
with backbone and drassing down pains and
often had to go to bed and stay, there when |
was 50 busy that / could lily be spared. 1t
was therefore a simple godSend to ME when
Peruna was brought to my notice. Every
drop seemed to gIye ms new life. and every
doss made mo feel much better, end I prom
Used myself that II ! found that 1t cured me I
would advocate it so that othor suffering
women should know of 1t. I have been IN
perfect health fog one year, I enioy work and
pleasure because in such Ape health, and nc
trouble seems too heavy to bear when you are
in good health. Peruqa has simply been a
out It again."-Mfs. Kate Mann.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
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: HOUSEHOLD . . 3 :
: , > > MATTERS :
Bread Custard Pudding.

Make a custard mixture with two
beaten eggs, one pint Of milk, half 4
cup of sugar, one t%easpoonful of va
nilla extract and one-fourth teaspoon
full of salt; butter a border mould and
sprinkle it with currant Or chopped CT
tron; break small pieces of stale bread
and put them in the mould; pour the
custard mixture over; put the mould in
the oven and bake half an hour; let
cool a little and turn out on a fancy
platter; serve with cream or fruit
sauce
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

There are a multitude Of women, espe-
cially housewives, and ell other women
obliged to be or their feet constantly,
who are wretehed beyond description,
simply because their strength and vitality
- sapped away by catarrhal discharges
from the pelvic organs. These women get
up In the morning tired, drag themselves
through their daily duties tired, only to
90 to bed at night as tired as before.
Mrs. Eva Bartho, 1873 East 18th street,
N. Y. City, NJ. Y, writes:-"l suffered for
three years with what is gene"allv known as
leucorrhea, in connection with liberation Of
the womb. The doctors advocated an opsra-
" objected to go under 1t. Reading of tie
value Of Peruna, I thought it best to give
this well-known remedy a trial, so / bought
three bottles Of it at once. Now I am a
changed woman Peruna cured me-; 1t took
nine bottles. but I felt 50 much improved !
kept taking it, as l dreaded an operation 80
much. l am to-day in perfect health, and
have not felt SO we'll Tor fifteen years."-Mrs.
Eva Bartho.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

They had locked souIfully into each
others eyes for some time, but
how he didn't seem to come to the
point. Then suddenly he made a dis
cevery. "You have your mothers
beautiful eyes, DEAR" he said. She
Felt that the time had come to play her
trump card. Il have Also" she said,
my fathers lovely check-book." With
In 80 minutes the engagement was an
nouneed.
what is 1t your men are putting up
3 those eans?" inquired the visitor.
reacnss.' replied the amer. your
oess brandy" Cant tell yet. We
h9ven1 put the labels on them
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
THE POWER IN USE.
Hew Politician "kidded" a Party OF
His Friends.

TITS FFlGnOSs
Felix lIcCluskey, the Brooklyn poll
tician, whose illness last week was
the cause Of much newspaper COM
ment, has an abundant supply Of ira
ditional Irish wit. One of his favortte
ways of having fun is to engage in
kidding" his friends, as he expresses
It While he was Assistant Sergeant
at Arms in the House Of Representa-
tives a group of Brooklyn men visited
him, and he took them through the
capitol building. Visiting the engine
room, one Of his guests turned to
Felix and asked him how much horse
power the engines developed.
Horse power, Is it," replied Nc
Cluskey, as he assumed a puzzled ex-
preston. Sure, there's no horse
power at all, at all. It's steam power"
New York Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

BAXTER SPRINGS, KANsAs.-T received
Che free sample Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For five years I have had much pain in my
back, which physicians said arose from the
kidneys. Four boxes OF, Doan's Pills have
entirely cured the trouble. I think I owe
my life to these pills, and I want others to
know 1t. SADIE DAVIS, Baxter Springs,
Kansas.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Miss Menard cured after doc
tors failed TO help her.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me after
doctors had failed, and / want
other girls to know about it. Dur
ing menstruation / suffered most
intense pain low in the abdomen
and in my limbs. At other times |
had q heavy, depressed feeling
which made my work seem twice
as hard, and I grew pale and thin.
The medicine the doctor gave me
did not do me one bit of good, and
twas thoroughly discouraged. The
doctor wanted me tostop work, but,
Of course, / could not do that. |
finally began to take Lydia 3.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and felt better after taking the first
bottle, and after taking six bottles
I was entirely cured, and am now
in perfect health, and / am SO CRATE
All flor ii. n-MIss GEoRGIE MENARD,
537 z. 152nd ST, New York City
5000 forfeit If original Of aboue letter proving
qsaainsaess cannot be produced.
Lydia e.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound cures female ills when
an other means have failed.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
srAr1 OF ONO, CRY OFT oLEDo. ~.
T-,Ao TorrTy

FRANK J. CHENEY, make oaththat he 10 shs
senior partner Of the firm OF =. J. CEaNHI
Co., doing business IN the CITY Of I9isSS
Arm win pay the sum Of oyE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS for each and every case OF oATAR2E that
cannot be cured by the use OF HALA's
CATARRH CuhE. FRANZ D.. UHshEx.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
-, presence, this 6thday Of DecernDeRs
SEAL. 4. D., 1889. A.W aLs1sgH,
Halls Catsrrh Cure 70 taken Internally ana
acts directly on the blood and nIcou sGE-
free. FL. CHEaEG D Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 100.
Halls Family pills are the best.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

lit. PLEASANT, Ou1o.-I received the
sample of Doan's Kidney Pills, and never
had any medicine do ms-s much good in
% little time. I had Congestion of the
Kidneys and Bladder so severe it caused O
pressure on the lungs like Asthma, but
through the use of Doan's Pills / am free
and easy now. GEO. W. SMITH, Veter-
mary Surgeon. P. o. Box Al, Mt. Pleasant,
Ohio.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
CURES RHEUMATISM AND cATARRH.
B.B.B. Cures Deep. 4eAtea Cases Especially
TO Prove IL U, b. b. sant Erse.

ITO Prove II y, b. b. ssnt Free.
These diseases, Flga aches aud pains ia
bones, joints and bs2k. sgsnising pains In
shoulder blades, hshds, fingers. asns and
legs crippled by Rheumatism, lumhaso. sci
atica. Or neuralgia; hawking, splitting, nose
bleeding. ringing in the ears. sick stomach,
deafness, noises in the head. bad teeth, thin
hot bleod, au Run down feeling Of catarrh
are sure signs Of an awful poisoned csndI-
tion Of the blood. Take Botanic Blood
Balm tB.B.B.) Soon all aches add pains
stop, the poison is destroyed and q real
permanent cure is made Of the worst rheu-
matism or foulest catsrrh. Thousands OF
caaes cured by taking BIB. 1t strength
ems weak kidneys and improves diges-
ton, Druggists, 81 per large bottle. Sam.
pie free by writing BLOOD BALM Co. 10
Mitchell St., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble
and free medical advice sent in sealed letter.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. s2trial bottleand treatisetres
Dr.. BIZ. KLINE, Ltd, SOL Arch St., Phile. Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The fellow who tells you disagrsesble
things about your %nflghnop pSo W.T., vo oSA your
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Aching backs are eased. Hip, back, and
loin pains overcome. Swelling of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick dust sedi-
ment, high colored, excessive, pain in pass
ing, dribbling, frequen y. bed wetting,
Doan's Kidney ILLS dissl W and remoye
calculi and gravel. elicve heart palpita-
ton, slccplessness, headache,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The average lake trout lays 5000
eggs each season. and the whitefsh
greater number.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Piso's Cure cannot De too highlyspcken Of
as a cough cure.-J. W. O'BRIKN, 922 Third
Avenue. n, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 8, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
DOAN'S DEAL GENTLY.

Its the gentle and effective action OF Doan's Kidney Pills In Kidney,
Bladder, and Urinary troubles that make them famous with
Men, Women, and Children.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Money sometimes goes farthest when it
is invested in postage stamps.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Aged people find Doan's Kidney Pills q
great comfort for declining years.
They cure incontinence and urinary
weakness peculiar to children.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Mrs. VIM. Hetrick, Kennard, Washing

Mrs. VIM. detrlck, hsnnaIaI W~SnANS
ton County, Neb., writes:
Il am ffty-six years old and have NOT
felt well since the Change of Life began
ten years ago. / was in misery somewheE2
most Of the time. Ny back was very weak
against the back Of . chaif. had patn,
Under my shoulder blades, in the small Of
my back and hips. 1 sometimes wished
myself out of this world. Had hot apd
limbs, and was losing flesh all tie time.
After following your directions and taking
Peruna l now feel like a different person."
Mrs. VIM. Hetrick.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving, a full state,
meat of your case, and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis:
Peruna can be purchased for ST. per bottle
at all frst-class drug stores.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

RrWR1TE TO On. TABOR MIRO. Co.. Peoria
H., for free sample TaIer's Pepsin Conn
pound, tha guaranteed cure for Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and 81 ssemsA III
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES color Silk,
Wool and Cotton at one boiling.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Even diamonds made Of paste will cause
a woman to be stuck up.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

There are only four letters in love, and
many q man wishes they had been burned.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Conscience is something that troubles d
after we have been found out.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Mrs. Winslow's soothingsyrup for children
teeshing soften the gums, reduces tnfamms
tion, Rllays pain, cures wind colo. 2Se. abottIe
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Mrs. Anna Martin, ~ Hoyt st., Brook
Ign, N. ", wIites:-" Peruna did 90 mnoR
It to others who may 30 similarly antiefea.
About a year ago my health was completely
broken down, had backaehe, dizsinsss a99tS"
We had used Peruna in our home as o ItoHlcl
and for colds and catarrh. and ! decidSas o
try IT for my troubls; In less tnaP {nSSe
tirsly disappeared, and / am now perfectly
we'll Mrs. Anna Martin.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The fellow who Is too fresh is liable to
assault.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The value Of taru animals increased
from s544. oOo.o 900 in 1850 to s2.ssl, 100000