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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
A Man without Fear.

Bravery an old British officer of
marines said lately, when talking over
the newspaper reports about the daring
of some of our soldiers in Egypt; every
often bravery only means the devil get
ting into you. for the time. You lose
your head--and your fears Now, the
bravest man l ever knew was convict
ed thief He had struggled himself into
the marines somehow without letting it
be known that he was ticket-of-leave
man. My Lieutenant had once to take
my men on shore to garrison. temper
arily, small fort near Gargents, in
Sicily. and among them was the ex-thief.
Hardly were our men landed and in
command of the guns than two of the
enemy's ships hove in sight, and soon
they were launching a landing-party
under cover of the ships guns. We
were but handful and no match for the
boatfuls attacking us. Our fire was kept
up steadily, but so was the fire from the
ships. The men in the fort were drop
ping fast. The thief had a leg smashed.
At 1ast--I am forced to confess 1.-THE
two or three marines who had still whole
skins took to their heels into the scrub
wood behind. Poor chaps, there was
some excuse. Certain death was crawl
ing up the hill upon them in that land
ing party. which neared the rampant
with rounds of cheers. 'Shamer cried
the thief after his running comrades;
and up he got, loaded gun and fired it
right in the enemy's face just two sec
onds before sword thrust put him for
r. - L.
The man had always been a sneaking
fellow on board, and we were surprised
enough at the heroism of his end. When
his loss was reported home it came out,
thr ough some relatives, that he was q
convict. Poor wretch; he made plucky
ending at any ratep'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
Cooked Feed for Hogs.

We have steadily contended that any
farmer could make his corn 60 twice as
far in feeding hogs by cooking it before
feeding, as to deal it out in the ear in the
old pell-mell way of feeding raw in the
ear, sometimes throwing it in the mud
and sometimes feeding on dirty floor.
Up to the present time we only have ex-
periments made on very limited scale
in this matter, but these have all thus
far fully justified the opinion we have
repeatedly expressed, that boiled corn
can be made to 90 twice as far in feeding
hogs as dry whole corn viii go, and the
feeding power of a given amount of corn
can be doubled with vast deal less
labor than would be required to raise a
double or two crops of corn. Like any
other business, it will, of course, require
proper fixtures for grinding and boiling
the corn for feeding hogs on full scale
in this way. As to the experiments that
have been made in this matter one of our
exchanges says:
"a long series of experiments made
BY farmer who found pork-making the
most profitable part of farming, and
who submitted everything to weigh
ing and measuring, proved that the
value of corn was doubled by grinding
and .scalding. Ninety pounds of hot
water were poured ON sixteen pounds of
meal, in a covered tub, where it stood from
twelve to eighteen hours, according to the
weather. He found meal mixed with
boiling water decidedly better than when
mixed with cold water. 1t never re-
quired more than tlve pounds of meal to
make pound of pork. His long-con-
tinued experiments, conducted with
careful weighing, gave the value of ce.n
in the ear at sixty-two cents, dry meal
eighty-seven cents, and cooked meal
SLIP Another experimenter found that
it required little less than four pounds
of cooked meal to make a pound of
pork, and about seven pounds in the ear.
Still another experimenter found that
pork made from whole corn cost twenty
two cents a pound, while that from
cooked meal was only four and hah
cents pound. Several years ago Sam
uel HI. Clay, of Kentucky, found by a
series of experiments, that one bushel of
dry, unground corn made five pounds
ten ounces of live pork; while one bushel
of whole corn, boiled, made fourteen
pounds seven ounces"
Experiments ike these ought certainly
to setfarmers to thinking seriously about
getting up the fixtures necessary for
grinding aud feeding all the corn they
may have to feed to their hogs, when ten
acres of corn can by this kind of process
be made to go as far in feeding as crop
of twenty acres will 60 when fed in the
old way. Care, of course, should be
taken by every farmer to provide him
self with hogs of the best breeds that are
known--good feeders, with good frames
and such as are known to possess the
early maturity quality in an eminent
degree.-The DroUer's Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
Celts and Celtic Dialects.

A journal is about to be started in Ire
land for the purpose of fostering the
study of Gaelic. If the object OF the
supporters of the scheme be to induce
the irish people to abandon the use of
the English language, they must be pre-
pared for plenty of ridicnle, and-what
will be harder to bear complete failure.
Whether for good or for evil. English
has become the speech of the great
majority Of Irishmen; and a scheme for
replacing it by a Celtic dialect would be
almost as practicable as a proposal for
reyiving the social and political system
of the AGE of st. Patrick. The aim of
those who have planned the new journal
is, however, we presume, scarcely SO
unreasonable; and if all that they intend
is to encourage Irishmen to study the
language and literature of their Celtic
forefathers, they thoroughly deserve to
succeed. For our part. we believe that
wherever . Celtic dialect is spoken
whether in Ireland, in Scotland, or in
Wales 1T ought to be carefully taught in
schools. There are still districts of the
United Kingdom where English is never
heard except from passing visitor; and
it is hard that in such districts the people
should not learn at least to read their
native tongue. London Graphic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
FARM AND PRESIDE.

"A nail can be driven into hard wood
successfully by dipping it into grease.
When meats are put in the oven to
roast, have no water in the pan; when
they begin to brown then put in little
water.
To make pastry faky, mix it two or
three days before using and place in a
very cold place. 1t can be kept week
or ten days with good result.-Chtcago
News.
Delicious cream pan cakes are made
Of the yelks of two eggs mixed with half
pint of cream and two ounces OF sugar.
Rub the pan with lard, and fry as thin as
possible, and sprinkle well with sugar.
st. Louis Globe.
Here is recipe for a plain fruit
cake, which is excellent If eaten while
fresh: Stir or beat half pound of
butter with a pound of sugar; then add
four eggs which are well beaten. the
whites and yelks separately; stir these
until the mixture is very light, then add
half a pound of English currants and
about pound of four. stir one heaping
teaspoonful of baking powder in the
flour; flavor with mace. Bake in moder-
ate oven. IN. Y. Post.
Veterinary surgery is looked upon
with much more favor than was the case
thirty or forty years ago. There are
now many more veterinary surgeons who
have passed regular medical college
course than there formerly were, and to
prescribe for sick horses or cattle is not
considered beneath the dignity of aregu-
lar M. ID. As animals have not usually
been drugged or dosed with stimuiants
they respond more readily to simple
remedies than is the case with most
human patients. A'aerican Cultivator.
IT. H. Hoskins says, in the Rural NeD
Yorker: 1.-The blackened sap running
down from where a limb..has been pruned
away, certainly indicates something
wrong. once believed that it was due
to pruning at the wrong season. But an
old orchardist on Lake Champlain
dropped the remark in my hearing that
a hardy and healthy tree might be
pruned at any time without this result,
and that in any case where it occurred
the tree would be found to- be black
hearted. My observation since has con-
| firmed that opinion. 4E
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
The Way Wife Unexpectedly Turned
the Tables on Her Husband.

A man whose wife had Just been de-
clared insane w Az with iier Yesterday
mornins, nl company with court at
tendant, to the office of the Brooklyn
Charity Commissioners to have her COM
mitted to the lunatic asylum. While
they Were waiting for Commitment
Clerk Short to get through with other
business, the court attendant stepped
out, promising TO return soon. The hus-
band, weighed down by the melancholy
nature of his business, sat brooding over
the matter beside his wife, who, on the
other hand, happened to be in an especi-
ally cheerful mood. She talked to him
in a lively way. and appeared to be doing
all she could to lift up his spirits. When
Mr.. Short found leisure to attend to the
case he fancied that he took in the situa-
ton at glance.
"What appears to be his hallucina-
tion?" he asked. drawing the lady .
little one side.
sop said she. divining the clerks
error with lunatic's quickness of per-
ception. ''it's the old story. He thinks
I'm insane, and endeavors to control
me. He is not often violent, but feel
it is necessary to put him under re-
straint."
YES" said Mr.. Short with the in
stinctive sympathy that clings to him,
Notwithstanding his occupation, sit is a
sad thing, but you must make the best
of it."
Mr.. Short noticed the husband gestic-
ulating wildly behind his wife's back,
touching his own head and then point
ing to his wife's, all the time, however,
carefully avoiding her observation, but
he saw no evidence of any immediate
violent outbreak.
+" Sit down, my good man, sit down.
Everything is all right. / understand
how it is.
" Yes, my dear. the gentleman under
stands all about it, chimed in the wife,
in kindly tone. et
Then the husband tried to pull the
clerk aside, and whisper in his ear.
Yes. yes," said the latter, I" know
all about it. Nobody is going to hurt
you. You are just as safe here as if you
were at home, and so is she"
g But I'm not going to stand this any
longer" broke out the husband, at last
losing his patience.
Don't mind him; he'll quiet down in
a moment" said the lady, reassuringly
to the clerk.
II am not crazy" shouted the troubled
man, breaking away from all self-control
in his vexation. "It's she that is crazy"
:" told you how it would be-" said
the wife. /" The next thing, perhaps,
he will try to make you out crazy"
By this time there had appeared that
amount of color in the husbands face,
that Mr.. Short began to look about for
assistance. While he was in this anxious
state of mind the court attendant reap
peared in the doorway. His explanation
soon put matters on right footing,
much to the discontinue of the clerk
az, Y. San.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
NothinrLike It.

Nomedicine has ever been known so effect
usl in the cure of all those diseases arlsing from
an impure condition of the blood Is ScovTLL's
SARsAPARILLA OR BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP for
the cure of Scrofula, White Sweliings, Rheu-
NATHAN, Pimples, Blotches, Eruptions, Vene-
real Sores and Diseases, Consum ption, Groitre,
Boils, Cancers, and all kindred diseases. It
purifes the system, brings color to the cheeks
and restores the sufferer to normal condition
of health and vigor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

Judge J. T. Bossier, Of st Tammany parish,
La, and of the State Legislature, thus ex-
pressed his opinion to one OF our representa-
tives: Al have found St. Jacobs Oil to be very
efacacious in sprains and bruises. In my
opinion there is no oil or IMMINENT equal TO it ~
-Nep Orleans (La.) Times Democrat
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

"A curious accident recently occur
red in Rushford, Allegany County, N. Y.
While. thrashing machine was in mo-
lion dog walked over the rod which
connects the power with the separator,
and the bushy hair of his tail became
wound around the rod, and the dogs
tail was completely severed from his
body. It cost his life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

We agree with an exchange that
there is q disgusting amount of crime in
the newspapers, but the man who has
pimple on his nose can't blame the
looking-glass for showing it.-Philadel-
pita NeUs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

In the space of forty-one years since
the steamship President left New York,
March IL, 1871, never again to be seen,
nearly seventy-five steamers, including
the West India mail boats. have been
utterly destroyed while on their passage
across the Atlantic. Y. Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

One of the local industries of South
ern California is the traffic in tarantulas
and their nests. So great has been the
demand for them on the part of relic
hunters and entomologists that large
number Of persons are engaged in coli
lecting them. The tarantula, when
caught. is injected with preparation of
arsenic. which serves TO counteract its
poison and preserve it from decay. Leo
Freshman, of Los Angeles. is at the head
Of this business. and is said to be filling
orders from all parts Of the world Chi
.aqo Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

WE are curious to know how many feet 60
to make mile in the estimation OF the Ia
dies, for the reason that we never met lady
who didn't wear shoes mile too big for her.
-BurlinQfon Hdickeue
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

THxvoLrAIc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, WIN
eend DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Yoltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men tyoung or old) who are af-
ficted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration Of health and manly vigor.
Address as above. N. B.-No risk 10 incurred,
- thirty days trial Is allowed
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

<Women that have been bedridden for years
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

Wise men say nothing In dangerous
times" Wise men use nothing in dangerous
diseases but the best and most approvedremo-
dies. Thus Kidney Wort is employed uni
versaIly in cases of diseased liver, kidney and
bowels. 1t will cost you but triAe to try It,
and the result will be most delightful
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

PARIs cook has discovered how to ''b Ike
icc.r When he discovers how to boil ice
cream without melting the stuff, he will b
ripe enough to die --Norr1stora Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

IN the treatment Of nervous diseases Il now
taking place. DR. c. w. Benson, OF Balti-
more, many years ago discovered sure rene
dy IN his Celery and Chamomile Pills-they
have had . wonderful sale and success. They
can be relied on to permanently cure sick and
nervous headache, neuralgfa, dyspepsia. sleep
lessness, and all nervous diseases. All drug
gists keep them Price, 50 cents per box. Two
boxes for 81, six for $3.50, free by mail on re-
ceiptof price. DR.. G. w. Benson. Baltimore, Md.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

s'FRuIr eaten at night Is blnefuln THIS
one Of those wise axioms proved to be true b
Adam. His trouble was caused by eating al
apple after Eve.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

fB Faded articles of all kinds restored 10
their original beauty by Diamond Dyes. Per-
feet and simple. 10 ce IT'S, at all druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

"MisEHY may like company but I'd raider
hab the rhunatis in one leg den ter hab 1t in
bufe. ~ Uncle Gdbe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

WHEN q powder magazine blows up, It can,
We suppose, be called fash literature.
Jersey Enterprise.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

PEARLS signify tears when the husband re-
fuses to buy them. FiiegeRde Batter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

"WuY do dogs have feasf' young Hatur-
dogs are anxious to Boston Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

HEAR that in North Carolina there Is .
woman that eats bibles. I'm going to North
Carolina to live.--Od Bachelor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

TnE man who Il ANXIOUS for something to
turn np can be accommodated by putting a
glass OF water under toper's nose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

K PLEAsANrER by far: To pay your addresse
than your debts.-The Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

HAckxEYEp xpression--" Havea carria g
sirs"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

"A young friend of mine was cured Of an
insatiable thirst for liquor, which had 90 pros
ness. He was entirely cured BY the use OF
Hop Bitters 1t aliayed ali that burning
thirst; took away the appetite for liquor;
made his nerves steady, and he has remained
sober and steady man for more than two
years, and has no desire to return to bis cups
know Of q number Of Others that have been
cured OF drinking by it-n-From leading
Railroad ofBciai, Chicago, Ii.-T6nss.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

MEN who have money to loan take the
greatest possible interest in their business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

ANrI-FAT is a very distant relative to Olga,
the Queen of Greece. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Use 1t when your skin breaks out In pimples
HIPS Heir Dye, black or brown. 80 cts
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

FRITZ thinks that a pair Of corsets Ia moth
Ing more nor less th-p waist basket. -Sya-
ssse Herald f
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

IT rains alike on the Just and the unjust
have borrowed their umbrellas. -Hart(o
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

Minneapolis claims to have received
10000 Immigrants since the lst of Jan
iary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

CAPITAL punishment: Shutting the refrac-
tory lad in the closet where the preserves are
kept-TAe yhdge
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

"BucHuPArBA" Quick, complete cure, all
annoying Kidney Diseases 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

s. THs Song Of Solomon: 90 hellep me era
shus, dot coat dts you like de baper on d
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

THE right kind of dog in yard 10 ter
rier to evil doers.-N. o. PicayunS
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

A PRINTER, turned lawyer, knows what =
good case is
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

R1DDNe's Russia Salve 10 unequaled for
ehilblains, chappedhands,f frost bites, etc Try it
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

DoN'r Dire IN fHE HOUSE,. "RouGh on Rats."
Cleans out rats, mice, reaches, bed-bugs. l5c-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

ANY old bachelor will shrek for q better
half when counterfeit fifty cent piece y
showed on him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

The paper-hsnging business Is . bad one,
for II always sends man to the wall.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09
Tar the new brand. aspiring robaeco.r

Why was the Brooklyn bridge palnteds I
tower tie steeL-E Y Post
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-09

STRAIGHrEN old boots and shoes with Lyons
Patent Heel Stiheners, and wear them again.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-04
An Important Opinion.

The opinion of City Attorney Newton,
given at the last council meeting in regard to
the occupation of streets or squares by parties
claiming title by reason of prescription, is an
important one. Many entertainments have
been made and allowed until the idea prevails
that title has passed from the city in conse-
quence of long possession by private parties.
The building on St. Mary's street. fronting on
Commerce, is one of those entertainments,
while in all directions streets have been taken
in or fenced up, or encroached on. We be-
lieve the city attorney perfectly correct in his
conclusions, and as his opinion is backed by
a recent opinion of the supreme court of the
state we think the council should at once in
vestgate all encroachments and proceed to
assert the rights of the public.
The same principle will apply to reserva-
lions along the river and bitches.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-04
Recorders Court,

Hon. M. G.. Anderson, Recorder.
Amanda Peters, insulting language; fined SIS
W Martin, drunk; fined SIS.
] Albrecht, drunk; fined SIS.
- Flanagan, drunk; fined S.
Thos McCarty, drunk; fined SIS.
ii Honican, drunk; fined S..
Geo Portman, drunk; fined S..
Ed White, drunk; fined SIS.
l. Chapman, insulting language; fined S..
w Gramer, drunk; fined S..
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-04
The IL. Ii, A,

The regular meeting of the Bexar Benevo-
lent association was held in Strives hall last
evening. The president r. f. Bond occupy
ing the chair.
Strong discussion ensued upon the Kaplan
defalcation question. Ultimately committee
was appointed to take such action as might be
to them desirable and necessary.
Mr.. II. Ryder-Taylor was unanimously
elected secretary and installed in Office.
The meeting then adjourned.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-04
The Texas Cotton l. Grain EXCHANGE.

!" O1"1H Hz4CHauK6.
Affords the people Of San Antonio all the
facilities for specializing in cotton, grain and
provisions that the members of the cotton and
grain exchanges in New York enjoy, Ten
dollars viii buy one thousand bushels of wheat
and an advance of per cent. per bushel will
yield the purchaser a profit of 100 per cent. on
ms investment Circulars giving full informa-
t'on can be had by sending your address, or
by calling at rooms No. 245 Commerce street,
Dan ANTONIO, Texas asst
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-04
X0lksfest Booths.

The following booths will be sold for the
Volksfest at Central Garden on Wednesday,
May 10th, at 4 o'clock p. m. -Four beer and
wine, tive ice cream and lemonade, two res
taurants, two sausage, two cigar, two fruits
and candies, two shooting galleries, one per-
mission to sell balloons, two coffee and cake
privileges and one flower stand. Terms:
One-half cash at time of sale, and the remain
der within ten days. 5-4-6t