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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-05-08
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

The mustache is above talking, but
not above thinking.
A woman never talks back to Q
looking-glass when it tells her she is
growing old.
Foreign hair can be worn so natural
ly as to make it difficult to tell which is
switch.
"A question of privilege will make a
statesman rise as quick as if il were yeast
and he were dough.
Canned crabs are among the modern
delicacies. The salesman usual remark
is, take cancerP' Philadelphia B,sl-
Jetin.
docs your machine sew evenly,
Mrs. Smith, Even sew" was the
laconic response of Mrs. Smith, as she
held mp her work for inspection. Boston
Transcript.
Summertime viii come again,
With its softly blowing zephyrs
Lowing kline are In the fields;
Some are cows and some are heifers.
-10aysoH, pheH gery young.
The postal card is pushing the three
cent stamp aside The timidity of par
ties who write love letters, is about the
only thing that keeps mp the sale of three
cent stamps.-Qaincy Modern Argo.
-Fashionably disposed young couples
who complain of being unable to live on
moderate salary should take courage
upon contemplating that Detroit drum
mer who supported five wives on twen-
ty-five dollars per week, or five dollars a
wife.-N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
An exchange adds this item to what
has been already published on the inter-
esting topic: He said he had wrought
out the 13-15-14 puzzle, when quiet
looking individual remarked, Stranger,
l suspect you did it If you say 80; but if
/ were in your place should feel kind
O. proud o. my abilities as a first-rate
liar /"
Gay was the heart of Clarence Eugene,
He had many wives-some fat and some lean;
And, after the way of 9 good Mormon brother,
He scarce had one when he'd Mary Ann other.
His looks were innocent and demure,
And he thought that he was quite secure;
But now, in the prison cells gloom and shade,
He knows how bigamist-ake he made.
Detroit Free Press
Sometimes the negro preacher is
particularly strong in his calculation of
theological point This was the case
with Brudder Ephraim Jones, on the
Bayou Teche, who, addressing the con-
gregation on the great topic Of predesti-
nation, said: Let US, for arguments
sake, grant that /, Ephraim Jones, am
foreordained to be drowned in the ribber
at Smiths Ferry next Tuesday mornin'
nj half nas, tor, and ssuoao kuovur II
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-05-08
THE SUN AND THE DFw.DRop.

THE Sun AND The UEW-DROP.
Serene was the night. and the neon in her
Said on thro the depths of the star-studded
Not : sound. save the plaintive sigh of the
Which seemed to my ear like some soft lul-
laby.
But in vain did kind nature lure me TO slumber.
Tho silken my coverlet downy my bed;
Sleep, tho sought it, yet came not to soothe
Or still the wild throbbings Of heart and Of
head.
arose from my couch of unrest and of sorrow;
Beauteous the morning. surprisingly fair; go,
But tho nature was smiling. my heart was still
For sad was the ruin which grief had wrought
there.
Adew-drop which shone in the beams of Tho
Attracted my gaze with its clear. brilliant ray.
A. the bright sun with still purer lustre en-
As be rose from the east on his luminous way.
But anon. ere the sun had attained his meridian,
That dew-drop so lovely had Vanished away; :,
And SCARED to the God which ct morning asrayed
In ali its bright beauty. absorbed in his ray.
That dew-drop so ieetins 80 pure and attractive,
Doth often remind me. my darling. of thee;
Bright was thy LIES morning, and pure - TIE
But o far too leeting. too transient for me.
But precious the lesson the sun and the dew
drop,
Have in sympathy given my grief to control.
Which sheds. ever constant, by its blessed teach
Bright comforting rays DER the night of my
soul. af
That (s,i Vim d;dsk ahed IN INV child in life'a
Those bright tints which charmed the mind
and the sense,
Too fair for this cold. blighting. bleak world he
thought her.
And bore the sweet aow'ret to brighter climes
/ laid her to rest underneath the green willow.
And nauRht could my grief-stricken spirits
console,
Bat nov feel assured il was love that removed
her,
Ere the stains of maturer life sullied her soul.
-Irish zSnsss.
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as thought how soon that might occur.
Nv husband turned over on his side with
long drawn sigh of relief and closed
his eyes. His father said:
You will 90 home with us?'
shook my head.
The doctor interposed: "You must
take care of your own health, too, and
YOU need have no fear that he will not
have all the attendance he requires"
But was obdurate.
..This is my place and l shall not
leave it.
l held Felix's hand and put my head
down on his pillow. They kissed me
and left us.
Felix appeared to slumber TRANQUILITY.
/ hardly breathed, fearing I might dis
turb him. The doctor came to the door
once or twice Git was open), looked in
and went away again.
In the middle Of the night Felix said,
in an ordinary tone, quietly and dis
tinctly, as if he had been bordering q
long time:
ssInez, you do not regret it?''
81 thought you were asleepr'
>"You do not regret it," he persisted.
mo matter what happens? Swear it,"
81 swear"
"Well, then, put your head down and
try to sleep" I
1t was easy enough to say Sleep" but
how could Ip / was bewildered. His
easy tone Of command, his evident free
dom from WEAKNESS or excitement, the
strong pressure of his fingers on my
hand-was my presence magical?
The night wore on; said not word,
thinking. All the resolutions made,
how his slightest desire should be my
law, how would study to anticipate his
wishes again should cloud
arise between us, no matter what hap
pened-I registered mental VOW that
never could be broken.
When the doctor appeared in the
morning another inexplicable smile
wreathed his lips. By-the-by, he was
very handsome, this same doctor, and
young, too, not over twenty-five.
Your husband is so far recovered,
madam" he said, "as to be able to ac-
company you home"
lido you really think SO, old fellowi"
said Felix, sitting up and beginning to
unloosen the bandages on his head.
STOP" cried the doctor, and he
whispered something in his ear.
"1nez, darling" said Felix in answer
to my astonished gaze, "by the sugges-
ton and with the aid of my old friend,
Harry, whom l met as was rushing of
Infatuated, the Lord knows where, after
leaving your sister at home, practiced
little innocent deception to soften your
tobdurate heart and make you mine for
ever, that future occurrences similar to
those that took place the evening before
last might for the future be obviated.
Remember, you swore that you would
not regret il, no matter what"
thought of my resolutions during my
lonely night vigil. thought of what 1
had suffered but then had he not suf-
fered, too? The struggle was brief, be-
fore the doctor, who stood biting his
fmoustache by the doorway. 1 put my
arms around my husbands neck and
said:
Darling, am too happy to have you
safe and sound at any price to be angry
with you"
Sophie lives with us now, and Doctor
Harry is q frequent visitor. surprised
her the other day asking him the old
question. while deep bushes fitted over
her face: Is
/" How did this happene''
And as before I could not overhear his
reply.-N Y. Graphic.
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FARM AND PRESIDE.

summer they should be rubbed with kero-
sene oil and done up in sacking or old
cloth to keep them in good condition.
Blanc Mango. Boil one and one
half ounces of isinglass, three ounces OF
sweet and six bitter almonds, well
pounded, in quart of milk; let it boil
until the isinglass is dissolved; then strain
it through q napkin; stir it until nearly
cold and put it into the mold.
Remember the old saying that Any
fool can clean up, but that 1t takes aneat
person to keep clean" A few moments
extra spent each day in putting things
in place, wiping up spots, and general
supervision, will render these occasions
much less arduous.
-Digestible Beef Tea.-Take quar-
ter of q pound of juicy beef, cut it in
pieces across the grain, cover 1t thtwo
gills of cold water and set it over the
fire. 1t will boil in twenty minutes,
when set it aside to cool and remove the
fat. 1t should be the color of pale sher-
ry and will be found to be very easily
digested.
Cleaning Wooden Stuffs. one
pint of hot water, and slice into it two
ounces of shaving soap. Add to it two
ounces of spirits of ammonia, and one
teaspoonful of powdered saltpetre. Put
into bottle and shake until thoroughly
dissolved. To use it, pour q little into q
saucer, dip in sponge, and rub the ma
terial vigorously. ~ IS "a
Furniture Polish. Take one coffee
cupful of cold drawn linseed oil, one Of
turpentine, and one Of vinegar, with
three tablespoonful of alcohol mixed
into. it. Pour into a bottle and shake
rapidly. Take little of it in a saucer;
dip into it bit of flannel. and rub the
furniture until nearly dry; then roll bit
of flannel into tight roll at least three
inches in diameter; sew it up closely, and
rub the polish in until It shines. ~
"A writer in an exchange says: I will
give my brother farmers the sbest rec
ipe in the world for picking beef" To
| 100 pounds of beef take four quarts Of
salt, three pounds Of brown sugar, three
ounces af saltpeter, one ounce of soda.
and water enough to cover the beef.
Boil all together, and then skim. Let it
| get cold. and then rub the meat with
salt. Now pack your beef in q tub or
| barrel and then ada the brine
- IT., Co. u.srs. - ua-s.s M.
~ Nu,o .ieaseS IN aols i1.He
colu MASH u DLan, anu Pus vio iTc.sS
this three times per day for five or six
days, then stop for the same time. Then
commence the same. This treatment
will help any horse with the heaves even
if it does not cure him.. II he is old he
nay no. pc ~ IN llu Ill Isa NC LII %
nuJs 10. =. leu WIN n u.! .ee' 1.'. NC
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~r.
-neai nasty fuoolng fut .et'ie
Win the quanuty OF coid WAFER IN u
wnicn you wish 20 nave OF Pudorngs Pus
IN salt;; some IKE more. some hke less
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p.,..
'l0s. --oe A'''e'
Many farmers do not seem to be
aware of the fact that the hog by nature
IL asoraxing animal. and that II turned
out to shit for himself will thrive as
well AZ any domestieated animal, except
the coat. There are Is rood reasons
for nssturino hogs a. for passturing cows.
sheen. and horse. q In truth 3 better
argument may be made out in favor of
soiling COWS than there can in the case
Of hogs. Green food, such as clover and
grass. is not only the cheapest but the
best food for animals during warm
weather. II tends 70 keen them healthy.
while Il contains suficient amount Of
flesh and fat forming substances to in
sure a poofi Growth. Hogs that have the
run of 4 GOOD clover pasture are much
less liable 70 Sickness than those that are
kept in pens or wards during the warm
est rortions of the wear.
A pasture surrounded by strong.
tight fence is essential for Keeping hogs
that are to rely ON green food during the
summer season. they cannot be herded
like cattle and sheep, and it is not well
to keen them in an Enclosure with other
kinds q stock. An acre should be al
lowed for every Eve hogs and pigs. Red
clover. the commos, or Mammoth variety.
furnishes the most and the hest kinds Of
food. The ground should be seeded the
wear before 4 Is to be- used for : pasture.
Al oid sod If wbite clover 4nrn;sbes =
large amount Of food for hogs, but it
NAV ~ ,,aod n hettor ellv.rt.re ~ otber
kinda a. stocf, 0Fcksrd crsSs fnsnishes
excellent food ~ Nos. ana. - 4 win
stand freonent cronnsnos without in
;urv. II i we'll sd.nfed for sowing on
land intended for hog pasture. When
young il is tender. sweet and nutritious,
A hoo pasture shonld contain some
shade. Hocs eniov WING n the shade Of
trees and bnshest and some nrntect;on
FINN the heat - the ann n. .ecasssrv r.
their we,i-hc;ro r. fhe' ls,,d ss1e;y,s =
and nrenareS sSr |. h., ,,.s a, contains
no trees or hnsI.es g shelter fror the
sun should be msde from some cham
m.teviaI, Aroof nav - ,n.de hv n.;},
inc ssnI;ncs to commor nosts ana :
COVERING formed If bushes and swa,e
orsss e etr.w 4 hoc rsst,,,,o s6n,,iJ
Contain . l;her.l s,,r,,Iy 81 ,,,,re ~r.tar
a .n,;nc or s,,sir~ 49, "a sI,,,css n.
v.jr.hie IN . p.sts,re scr nor r. nav
be made to supply water in s tronch for
dr;nkinr nurposes. snd slso t. III 4 sm al
nond Is Eh|ch tie '' Sn 49, csn wsds ' and
refre.b ther,seives vher ths .,r' AZ. warm ,.,
II rrscficshIe The hoffo,r q the rord
sho,,Id ~ sovered Win crsveI ~ AT
stones. $50
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-05-08

Help your stock in receiving new
coat. by freely using the card and curry
comb.
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tor added. "When you return this even.
ing you will find the minister here, and
the ring"
uninterrupted: my mother ring'
Sophie has it. !"
She nodded. 1 W
at is settled thenr' the doctor con-
cluded.
/ said, yes"
The doctor conducted us down stairs,
even to the entrance gate, bareheaded as
he was.
We did not speak word on our way
home. Sophie only held my hand.
After our hurried meal (who could eat?)
l wrote to my mother and father--they
were out Of town-apprising them Of
what had occurred and Of what was
about to happen; and then, with Felix 6
father, Sophie and my little sister, we
started for the hospital.
The doctor met us at the door; he
must have been waiting to conduct the
strange bridal party up stairs; and in
due time we arrived in the attic room,
where saw sitting by Felix's bedside as
we entered the kindest and most benev-
olent looking old gentleman with snowy
hair and such good. handsome face,
that ever saw in my life. The doctor
introduced him to tis; he was to perform
the ceremony. Perhaps the recollection
Of some past romance Of his own gave
his eyes that misty, far-off gaze rs his
glance met mine. -
It was All over; we were man and
wife till death did us part. / shuddered
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VnSStus EOtSSt OOutspys 49, ~ - = H.
into town, accompanied by -
relative, some days ago, and NJ
ing through a dense clunp d
large black bear sprang into ~
front Of his team. which becsn1o
stricken and overturned the
splitting the driver and his o.
into the highway. The bear rll1n
them and terrible fight en-
doctor having only an ir0n-boun9
tree for defense. His wife hcexQ
.turbauce. and came out with :
the dogs. and ended the fight ~
Summerhill had about given
exhaustion.
The London Graphic Says
boy and girl in Elizabeth's tin
learn a trade or calling, and ~
manned in apprenticeship t1
four, and the female till twe
Now. in manufacturing towns
lads go into the iron works ana
and earn at thirteen nine or ~
. week. At seventeen or eIE
are without skill in any one TIM
depression in trade comes they
less to do anything. and look
Kitchens and charity TO suppoft
their wretched offspring. Iney
the sort that any emigration
accept. In the two or three
deep depression in trade throce
we have passed, thousands 9. G
inc workipgmen have carried g
or the colonies the stamina ana "a
liability which hsTe placed
workmen forcnosd ~ the ssn1s 3 81
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
From the Topeka Times, Kansas.


 Coop HIECE OF WoRKMASsHIP.-Wil William Armstrong residing in this city, has a little son about seven years of age who was de- formed in his left foot at birth. The foot was turned in, and the weight of the body fell, in walking, upon the ankle joint. Last summer, Armstrong sent his wife, with tute for treament, where they stopped for several weeks. The result is, that now, when the boy walks, no deformity can be discovered, and the bright little fellow seems to ealize the great benefit derived fom a few weeks stay at the Surgical Insti- ute. The second trip was made few days since and mother and son returned home today the boy being entirely well and carries crutch only as precaution against making misstep. Mrs. Armstrong; pre- yious to the birth of this child, when as- sending pair of stairs, accidentally slipped and in falling her left foot was twisted in- ward, and this is given as an explanation of the cause why the child was thus deformed. The Kansas City Surgical Institute has done neat piece of work in this instance, and it is entitled to commendation therefor. They advertise to cure and make straight almost any of the deformities that hu- man nature is subject to, and we doubt not but what their proficiency in correcting de formities cannot be excelled.
 The management of the Institute is sys- teluatic, thorough and sufficient There hss been no change in the staff of medical officers sinceits inauguration-Drs Dicken- soT and Stark are still the, surgeons in charge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
A cood r,,no

of Dr. A. Boschee, celebrated German Physician, and is acknowledged to be-one of the most fortunate discoveries in Medi- cine. It quickly cures Coughs, Colds and all. Lung troubles .sf the seyerest nature
 rsmoving, as it does the cause of tse atfec- ton and leaving the parts in strong and healthy conaition.- IL is not an experis mental medicine, but has stood the test of years, giving satisfaction in every case
 which it's rapidly increasing sale every sea- son confirms. Two million bottles sold an- nually. Beware of medicines of similar names, lately introduced. Bosohee's Ser man Syrup was introduced Tn the United States in 1868, and is now sold in every town and village fin the civilized world. Three doses will relieve any ordinary cough. Price 75 cents. Sample bottle, 10
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Tn Powder Form.

vegetine put up in this form is within the reach of all. By making the medicine yourself, you can, from 50 cent package containing the barks roots, and herbs, make two bottles of the liquid Vegetine. Thousands will gladly avail themselves of this opportunity, who have the con- veniences to make the medicine. Full directions in every package
 yegetine in powder form is sold by all druggists and general stores. If you cannot buy it of them, inclose 50 cents in postage stamps for one package, or $1 for two pack ages, and will send it by return mail. '. R. Stevens, Boston, Maxs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Good IoteIs..

Hotel accommodations for travellers are of the greatest importanceAto persons who have to move about the eountry on busi- ness. "Just where to go}' is what every man wants to know when he leaves home. The Gl and Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot, New York City, is very popular resort because the attendance there is prompt and satisfactory. The charges are reasonable and the meaoge complete; try ii. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class Hotel in the city. Be careful to see that Grand Un ion Hotel is on the sign where you enters
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15

z sHow-To MxHAeEstr. s,Ho ma ke-tlve world understand this very important matter is the question. The very important matter prepares positive cure tor all Kidney. Bladder, Liver and Urinary Compiaints- mcluding the terrors Brigbt's Disease. The medicine is HUNTS REMEDY, the great Kidney aud Liver Medicine, and 1t is cer- ,tairilya marsel, Mir. Clarke. desireslS to make this important fact known, and to say that he will send tree te any who apply, pamphlet abundentiy proving it. Remember the name HUNTS REMEDY.
 Sold by all Druggists. Trial size, 75 cents. aeht
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Famine'District of Aslatic Turkey.


 Mosul, the centre of the famine dis trict in Asiatic Tdrkev, from which an earnest appeal for ald has just been made to the United States, is stituated Ill what was ancient Mesopotamia. It IS of historic interest being on the right bank of the Tigris, 1S0 miles from Bagdad, and opposite the ruins of ancient Min eveh, capital of the great Asyrian eIn- pire, and frequently referred to m, the Scriptures. Niniveh is said to have been destroyed by the united armies of the Medes and Babylonians, under Cy- axars and Nabopolassar, 625 years be- fore the Christian era. When Herodotus visited it less than two centuries after, it was utterly demolished. Mosul is in. the province of AEJezire, is surrounded by walls, and commonly more <pros- porous than most Turkish towns, in, consequence of it's caravan trade with Diarbekir, Bagdad and AllepS. Its prosperity is nothing however,to what it was in the Middle ages~when it sup piled all Europe with its rich manufac- lures. According to Marco Polo, mus lins get their names from this place, whose bazaars are now filled with pro- ducts ofthe West. Its diminished trade is attributable to the rise of Abushehr, a seaport on the east coast of the Persian gulf and the eporium of the Indian trade with Persia Mosulis the seat ofsa Ja- cobite patriarch, and was formerly of all the Mesopotamain Christians; but war, oppression, famine, pesitlence, Moham- medan pToselytism, and continual an7 archy have materially reduced their numbers. The population is estimated at from 10000 to'40,000, Of whom one fourth may be Christians.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Better Times.

The business revival and new era of prosperity which have commenced are in keeping with the increased health and happiness all over the land, resulting from the Introduction of Warren's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. "The changes wroughtby this remedy" ssysuRev. Dr. Harvey,s seem but little less than miraculousn
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Twenty Years g sufferer.

UT. K. V. PtFRGE'
 Dear Sir-Twenty years ago was ship wrecked on the Atlantic Ocean, and the cold and exposure caused large abscess to form on each leg, which kept continually diseharging. After spending hundreds of dollars, with no benefit, was persuaded to try your Golden Medical Discovery and now, in less than three months after talk ing the first bottle, am thankful to say am completlly cured, and for the first time in ten years can put my left heel to the ground.
 l am, sir, yours respectfully,
 WILLIAM RYDER,
 S7 Jefferson Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15

ELECTRICITY is now. acknowledged the greatest curative for chronic nervous disor- ders, entirely superceding medicines when intelligently applied in cases of Nervous Debility, Impaired Physical Energy, Impo- tency, Organic Weakness, Paralysis, Brain Trouble, etc. Dr. Bryan's Electric Belt and appliances evolve continuous current are the only genuine Illustrated pam phlets may be had by addressing the Bryan Appliance Co.,, No. 2 Bond street, New York Gty tHt f. a5.ta-. fiss aa
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Dyspepsia and Indiees,iol,.

-aEf Fredericktown, Madiso- 5o., Mo ,. DEAR SIR: This is 10 certify tha. your 1n dian Bisod Syrup has cured me of DysnepuaA advise all similarly afflicted to give it a trial,
 JOHN JCNA
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
From Dr. s. J. Belt, Baltimore, Md.

Coden's Liebig's Liquid Extract> of Reef gives patients long enfeebled by chronic diseases, debility, weakness, loss ofappetite and Indigestion, the Needed Nutrition and Nerve food. Meyer Bros. X Co.kWholesale Agents, Kansas City and St. Louis. @g
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15
Arothar Suffarar.

Plymouth, Hancock Co.,, III. J DEAR SIR: I have used your worry excelieGs Indian Bloo,l Syrup for Liver Complaint w& highly ben neticia lIesults. % ,4 MARY Inwus
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-15

THE ear modern delicacy,' says ag critic, .wou- d- -be--shocked by the ex- pressions of the worthy sPortia itself. Her treatise seems to prove that 'rnaid- ems hundred years ago might be more unmaidenly than the fastest young wo- man of to- ay, for they ganbled more and swor as much, while, if tEey smoked less, it seems they wore ex- tremely low dresses 'on the Malp in the morning." ;tia-aG ,s7galq n9R sah