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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
Insect Life in Brazil.

Mr.. Ernest Morris, the young tray
eler and naturalist, who has just returned
from Brazil, repeats the general observa-
ton of explorers that the exuberance of
insect life is the principal obstacle in the
enjoyment Of sojourn in that part of
the world. Cock-roaches swarm in ev-
cry house, despite the inroads of an army
of spiders which rally forth from every
chink to prey upon them; scorpions are
intrusive and dangerous; a small red in
sect called the .'meculm" is an intoler-
able annoyance; at certain hours of the
day the air is black with flies, and mos
quitoes and ants are universal plague.
To battle these last named foes of peace
Mr.. Morris was obliged to keep his en-
tire collections on hanging shelves, the
cords of which were soaked in the oil of
cocaiba- 1.-The most destructive ant in
Brazil" says Mr.. Morris, lis the sanba-
It will strip trees of their foliage in a
single night, and in many places the or
ange trees cannot be grown for this
reason. Some species travel in large
bodies, marching in straight line, and
never turning to the right or left. II q
house lies in the track Of one Of these
marching bodies, unless they are EXTERN
mated. they pass through. Nothing will be
injured, but every crack and Granny viii
be explored, and not . cock-roach or
or spider will survive the visitation.
They are, therefore, regarded IS friends,
and their advent is welcomed. Go where
you viii in Brazil you win meet this. You
win meet ants. You live, sleep and eat
with them-and eat them, too. Bop
tist Weekly. 80 asss-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
Advantages Of Small Farms.

1t must be conceded that high cult
vation can ordinarily best be done upon
small farms, especially where ones cap
ital is limited. The tendency to ina
prove small farms, as compared more
thoroughly with large ones, is apparent
in every thriving community.
Small farms induce thrift and peace
fullness. The owners are stipulated to
frugality to obtain means for the. pur-
chase of improved implements and come
mercial manures.
Many aman drags out a debt-burden-
ed existence because he has s.land on the
BRAIN" and tbs. more land that it Is
possible for him to till in order to render
it profitable. If the same degree of in
dustry, with more precision of applica-
ton, were expended on smaller space,
it would result, almost invariably, in in
creased comfort, happiness and general
prosperity, if not in wealth.
The mania for possessing large planta-
lions and farms, and as many IS posi-
bic Of them. is evidently on the increase
in this country. Heavy taxation of UNI
settled lands, owned by non-residents
for speculative purposes, proves to be
but . partial remedy in suppressing the
evil. To every thinking person who is
interested in the genefal prosperity of
the country, it is evident that isssessiue
farming is better every way than for
individuals to undertake the extensive
culture of large aries, resulting, as it
generally does. in dimished production
per acre -Losesrtfk Farm end Fire
td<.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
European Baboon.

As the channels is the only antelope
found in Europe, the baboon is the only
quadrumma on that continent. 1t is
found on the rocks of Gibraltar. The
commandments of the forts have orders to
protect these apes, and record all curious
facts regarding them. 1t appears from
this register that at present the tribe of
balloons consists of twenty-five individ-
uals, which always occupy that side of
the rock which is sheltered from the
wind. It is supposed that the wind,
from whatever direction is hurtful to
them. They avoid it with the greatest
care; and they can detect a change
twenty-four hours in advance, so that,
when the officers see the apes shifting
from one side of the rock to the other,
they look ont for change of weather.
The apes eat grass with avidity; roots.
bulbs. especially those of oxalis) wild
olives and the fruit of small date which
grows naturally on the rock. They will
not touch any fruits the soldiers put in
their way. except grapes, of which they
are very fond They sometimes descend
to the gardens of the town in search Of
figs The apes drink at spring in the
cavern, near the level Of the Mediterra-
mean. at the steepest part At the rock.
They make light of the difficulties Of >
rock which is four hundred metres in
height. and the sides of which are per-
pendicular. In their gambols, their fa-
vorite amusement is to disappear behind
the borders of the precipice, and let
themselves down from one projection to
another until they are few feet from
the line Of the breakers, then climb to
the giddy height again with an equal
agility. -ScicDtifc zmerican.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
Agricultural Economies

The profit of the future is to come in
avoidance of wastes of the farm. As the
country grows older, land dearer and
immigration heavier, competition wakes
fiercer in all agricultural production. A
ruinous share of the hay is lost first in
cutting when ripened to woodiness or
dried to hardened stems; then in giving
it out to sustain life and animal heat
rather than for fat and flesh. Corn is
also thrown away by insufficient or in
judicious feeding. There is enormous
loss in keeping poor cow that yields
800 gallons of milk per annum instead of
one that produces 600 at about the same
cost. One may bring the owner in debt
while the other affords a handsome
profit on expense of keep. A,ecow that
gives milk only from April to November
and runs dry when forage is costly, and
milk is dear, should have few months
extra feeding, and 60 to the butcher as
soon as possible. That COW is dry for
more.t than. six weeks is the fault of the
owner in not procuring "the survival of
the fittest." and again perhaps in not
supplying ample and succulent food at
all seasons, while the milk habit of the
young COW is forming. The loss in milk
and meat by irregular feeding and a
change from fresh pastures to q straw
stack and coarse hay during an incle-
ment season, is an irreparable waste
which is projected into the succeeding
summer without regard to the abund-
ance of its pasturage.
The losses from negligence or want OF
skill, in the preparation for market, the
manipulation or manufacture from raw
material is enormous. Milk of the same
quality. of the same cost, makes butter
at fifteen cents and at half dollar per
pound. Mixed fruits sell in market at
half the value of assorted samples neatly
put up. The pig products of a famous
Massachusetts farm are disposed of in
New York city at twenty-three cents per
pound, while similar goods from the
average farm command but fifteen cents.
Skill, taste, neatness and well-earned
reputation for reliable excellence get the
highest rewards-give better dividends
than the capital and labor represented in
the product on which they are expended.
There is solid money in these untanga-
bic valuables. But the wastes that may
be avoided are numerous in every de-
partment of agricultural practice, and
cannot be limited at in paragraphs.
They are illustrated in the differing costs
and selling prices of adjoining farms in
every neighborhood of the land.-N Y
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

Fat is of no value as manure. Chi
cdgo Journal.
Never buy .scheap" seed. The best
seed is the cheapest-cheaper at any
price than poor seed that can be had for
the asking.
Those who object TO the odors of
many of the disinfectants used at the
present day will find charcoal unobjec-
tionable on this account. and it is said to
absorb gases in a surprising way; pieces
can be laid on plates and put out of sight
in q sick room.
-Waffies: Take three pints of flour,
three eggs, well beaten (separately,)
salt to the taste, one tablespoonful of
lard, two teaspoonfuls of cream of tar
tar, and one tablespoonful of soda. Mix
up with sweet milk; or leave out the
cream OF tartar and use buttermilk and
soda.
Professor Brewer, of the Sheffield
Scientific School, New Haven, says: ION
account of the value of our straw and of
the stalks of our corn for feeding, it is
found that an acre of corn, wheat or
other grain pays as large profit here as
at the West, and that the labor of each
man is as well or better paid. -
A Fort Plain On. NJ, correspond
emit of the Country Gentleman strongly
recommends the use of coal ashes as .
mulch, especially around trees and
shrubs Mixed with the surface soil,
and occasionally stirred, he says, they
will promote an uninterrupted growth
during a drought, if the application is
liberal and well worked in. aase
According to the Yazoo (Miss.)
Sentinel, many planters say they would
not part with the advantage the overflow
will be to their lands for nice little sum
Of money. The sediment deposited by
the flood will do the soil more good than
any fertilizer that could be applied. One
planter says the cotton lands will now
be worth from four to five dollars more
per acre than formerly. IA
One of the best of spring vegetables
is rhubarb or pie-plant, whether in the
form of ''sauce, "or in pies and buildings
A good receipt for the last named is as
follows: Wash and put the pie-plant in
small pieces, cover the bottom of pud-
ding dish with it, then put in layer OF
bread crumbs and plenty of sugar, and
SO on until the dish is full add little
water, and only little, as the pie-plant
is very juicy. Make sauce to eat with
this of melted sugar, favored with Gin.
namon. -GermaatoUn Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
-"My only objection to veal. - $,

=" My only objection to veal, "said a
gentleman at our table the other day,
sis that it is too premature This re-
mark might apply to the usual manner
of cooking it as well as to the meat it
self. Veal steaks in order to be palata-
BILE must be cooked thoroughly, no mat
ter how much haste the cook is in !; this
should never be sent to the table till it
IS nicely Drowned, the edges and all.
Salt and butter and'a decided sprinkling
of black pepper are also necesssry.-M
y, Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

sBoth Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Blood Purifier are prepared at 2S3
and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass Price
of either, 81. Six bottle for S.. Sent by mail
in the form Of pills, or Of lozenges, on receipt
OF price, 81 per box for either Mira. Pinkham
freely answers all letters Of inquiry. Enclose
8 cent stamp. Send for pamphlet. Mention
this paper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

When experienced, practical, and unpreja-
diced physicians widely endorse and recon-
mend medicine, knowing from the ingredi-
ant as Health remover, especially in curing
impure blood, dyspepsia, kidney and lung dis
eases, female complaints and general weak
ness, then indeed, should the newspaper press
of the country give publicity TO the fact. We
refer to DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsa-
psrilla, medicine of which over million
bottles were sold last year, without one single
instance of complaint.-7imes.
Ask your druggist to get it for you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
The St. Louis Magazine for juno

is now ready. lis table Of contents is unu-
sually attractive. ''Sketches of st. Lor's''
will be of interest to all st. Louisans, as well
with numerous Illustrations. "One Chap
ter in Woman's Life" and 1.-THE Italian
Lovers" will please all romance flowing
readers, while "Fashions" for June will be
found interesting to all. 1.-THE Timely Top
ics" are overlooking with spicy humor and
sound sense. Send your name with ten
cents and receive In return q sample copy Of
of elegant picture cards. Address st. Louis
Magazine Co., 213 N. Eighth street, St.
Louis, Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

'NELLIE. my dear" said Mrs. Slobson to
her daughter, 'did you read Oscar Wnde's
lecture and note his observation regarding
the desirability of having beautiful surround
ingsi'' Eyes, mamma" Then tell me what
you think are the most beautiful surround
ingsi" s.But won't" "Yes, you will"
swell, then, II you must know, think Gus
Singsadly's arms the most beautiful surround
ings in the wide world.-Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

An editor who does not wish his name mem
toned, writes as follows: Excessive mental
activity seriously affected my health. Ny
kidneys and liver gave me greatest annoyance.
eeyere headaches often made me unfit for
work. Milky urine and other symptoms gave
evidence of physical decay. DIR. Guysott's
Yellow Dock and sarsaparilla banished every
feeling Of distress. think it the best medi-
cine In the world, and shall do all / can to in
crease its eaIeu ttt
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

The voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, win
send DIR. Dyes celebrated Electro oltaic
Belts and Appliances, on trial for thirty days,
to men young or old who are afflicted with
nervous debility, lost vitality aud kindred
OF vitality and manhood. Address as above
N. B.-No risk is incurred, as thirty days
trial Is allowed ,f
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

Gu1rEAu could never sleep At proper hours,
cursed with abnormal activity, hb nerves
were always on the ga; siue Could he have
had the soothing benefit of Dr. Bcnson's
Celery and Chamomile Pills, his wretched
fancies. DIR. Benson's Skin Cure is already
becoming as famous as his Pills. II is . sure
cure for all diseases Of Skin and Scalp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
The Greatest blessing.

every time, and prevents disease by keeping
the blood pure, stomach regular, kidneys and
liver active, is the greatest blessing ever con-
ferred upon man Hop Bitters is that remedy,
and its goprietors are being blessed by thou
sands who have been saved and cured by it.
VIII you try it'll See another column.-Edgle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"A wood dealer advises farmers to
pile the split article with the bark on.
BY SO doing the bark adheres to the
wood, and becomes an item of some i'm
portance when the farmer cords it up
Tor the market. ~. :
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"A farmer who was blowing in the
Yellowstone valley recently turned up
nice silk dress pattern Is there any
thing more needed to induce emigration
Of the surplus women westward? We
predict that if the crop Of silk dresses
span cut in. the West Ike this, New
England win Be deserted by women in
less than year~-Esv Hauen Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

Az HE waited for prescription, the drug
gist said to him: :" That is my son, sir, sitting
BY you; don't you think he looks like melo
s'Wen, yes" replied the customer. ~ think
can see some of your liniments in his face. I"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

We ran across man the other day who
said that he was travelling for pleasure
" But" said we, "you do not seem to be hav-
ing such a very hilarious time.' Z" No. GER
tainly not am not travelling for my own
pleasure. / am travelling for the pleasure Of
my wife, "Oh so your wife is with YOU Is
sher' No, sir, she is in New York. Lar.
annie Booncraag
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

II a man works hard, and knows how, he
II woman works hard, and knows how. she
can build silk dress and wear II once before
II gets out Of style, but she got to be mighty
smart 70 do it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

= TRIcHrNAE continues to give US a good deal
OF trouble in Germany, but it Is little thing
10 make fuss about.-Lo,aeil Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

=" Many silly people despise the precious,
not understanding it. But no one des pises
Kidney-Wort after having given It a trial
Those that have used it agree that it is by far
the best medicine known. Its action is prompt,
thorough and lasting. Don't take pills, aud
other mercurials that poison the system, but
By using Kidney Wort restore the natural ac-
ton Of all the organs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

In good old days long gone: Old lady Zap
ropos Of wiry and ancient leg of mutfon) -
Dye mean TO say that this b Lamb ~
Butcher: sCert'nly, num- Old lady: 49,.
be it was, once: ycu and was lambs abc6t
the same tineo "
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

WIFE" But, my dear, shall catch cold
coming down so late to let you in" Hus-
band-"Oh no, my love, III rap you up well
before you come down"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
Fnrr Of charge-an empty gun.

Z MAN advertises for an ',amiable wife, :"
Ind after having had the supposed treasure for
one week, expresses himself thus obscurely:
HShe hadn't been in the house twenty-four
hours before the milk soured."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

IT was somewhere in New Jersey that = msn
got little mixed on Scripture, and said At
prayer-meeting: Brethren, when consider
the shortness Of life I feel as II might be
taken away suddenly, Ike thief IL the
night
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
+. Golden ,sed,cal .,i,coverr.,

has been used With signal success in consump-
splitting of blood, shortness of breath, weak
lungs, coughs, bronchitis. and Kindred affec-
tions of throat and chest. Sold by druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

A WHISTLE that can be heard for fifty miles
has been invented and is creating quite q
sensation. lisa mere nothing. We know q
boy whose whistle is heard forever.-Ner Hd-
zen REGISTER
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

A VERY new word is "xylateachnigraphy. -
Without pretending 10 be an expert in such
Nords we throw out the Information that it
Signifies the art of staining woods in several
colors, and trust our readers will endeavor to
live up to it-BurliAgfoa Hawkeye.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"A colored woman at Amesville, Va,
the other day filed kindling wood on
her nine-yearloAd boy. who was tied to
the door. and burned him to death. She
escaped
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

An orator saying that he had very mixed
audience was asked how It happened. &c, ;"
said he, II stirred IL up SO with my elo-
ouenceS rtesf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

THIRTEEN ear2oes of red bananas unloaded
In New York recently. The. American citi-
zen whodoes not enjoy the privilege Of slipping
down ON one Of these banana skins may be
said to have livedin vain Nezc Harcn Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

eoME of the manuscript offered to printers
Is so bad that it ought first to be sent to the
house OF correction with its author.-C Chicago
Tribune
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"WE'RE in pickle now" said man in Q
crowd "a regular jam,n said another.
"Heayen preserve usl" mourned an old lady.
Our Continent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"RoroH on RATs.n Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bed-bugs, gophers, chipmunks 15c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"wuAr on earth takes you OF to the stable
90 early every morning latelyP' asked q wom-
an Of her husband. "Curry- hossiiy.H
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

"MIsERY may like company" says . col
ored philosopher; shut I'd raider hab de
rhumatiz in one leg den ter hab it In bofe."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

tE Feathers, ribbons, velvet can all be
colored to match that new hat by using the
Diamond Dyes. Amy one can use them. 10
cents for any color.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

In charity it may be better to give than to
receive, but in kissing it 10 about equal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15
MEN must work and women weep,
So runs the world awayp'

! But they need not weep so much II they use
DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" which
cures all the painful maladies peculiar to
women. Sold by druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

SKINNY MEN. "WelIs' Health Renewer'' 10
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

NoTHISa makes the possesscr smile %
much as good set OF teeth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

JUDGES said 4 lawyer, 'alwsys have .
great advantage over us poor fellows, for they
guess last"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

A YOUNG man in this city who rracticed in
the gymnasium one afternoon only was en-
abled to jump his board bill the very next
day.-M y. Graphic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

STocK-BRxEDERs and bar-keepers agree that
there il profit In short horns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

Tar the new brand, "spring Tobacco"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-07-15

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
EyeWatsr. Druggists sell Il. SO
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Inc only known Specific Remedy for Epileptic Fih
SAMARITAN WE6voWE
SAMARITAN NERvINE

or whites. Painful Mensrruaiion Liberation of the
Uterus. Internal Heat Gravel, Inflammation OF IT,
Bladder, Irrftabity OF the Bladder. For wakefuncss
at Night there NO better remedy During the chans
Nervous system and gives rest comfort and nAturss