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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
Nuptial Fancies.

Marriages take place at all kinds of
places -frOm caprice, love of notoriety
and sometimes from untoward circum-
stances. Recently a couple were united
in railroad car; the stage coach has
furnished the place where the bridal
vows have been spoken; people have
been married on horseback, in towers
and balloons. The writer once partici-
pated in wedding on the piazza Of
summer cottage on one of the Thousand
Islands, the moonlight glinting the
majestic river that flowed beneath, and
GROWING the fair bride with such
splendor as the kings daughters might
well envy. Niagara has witnessed the
marriage vows, and behind the bridal
veil of Minnehaha Falls many a couple
have been made one. A Brooklyn min
lister several years ago married a couple
from his chamber window, telling them
to come round in the morning and sign
the necessary papers. The making out
of the preliminary papers, If the clergy
after the ceremony, tor not seldom is
there marked hesitancy on the part
of the contracting parties in answering
the fatal question of age. Many times
have the eyes of the bridegroom opened
wide as the tally of years counted some
half dozen more in the presence of
the clergyman than in the prenuptial
condolences of private conversation, and
though the records are attested as true,
to the best of the signer's knowledge
and belief, yet there have been occasions
the experience of every minister
when he has been very certain that by
some strange magic at least half q
dozen years have dropped out of the
recollection of the antique but happy
bride. Strange accidents sometimes
happen in the preparation of the certifi-
cate. The writer once spoiled the
bridal tour of young bride by acct
dentally copying the fathers instead of
the sons name from the Health Board
return lying before him. The bride
was in great alarm and at once on her
return She visited the minister in great
distress. saying, .sYou have married me
to the wrong man." it was withuo little
difficulty that she was persuaded that Q
new certificate would make the old
gentleman her father-in-law instead OF
Der husband. -Brooklan Eagle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
FARM AND PRESIDE.

Boil few more potatoes than you
want for breakfast and mash them up
with little cotton-seed meal for the
calf.-7roy Times.
Never sit or stand with the wind
blowing on you for q single moment,
for it speedily produces chill, to be
followed with fever and then q bad
cold.
"A gill of strong green tea is said to
be specific for sheep poisoned by eat
ing laurel. A farmer who has used
this remedy many years says he has
saved hundreds of sheep by it.
AS soon as there is food for insects
on fruit trees they will be on hand to
eat it. Be ready for them. Watch for
the first '.tents" of the caterpillar and
remove them while small. Cleveland
Leader.
To make beef cakes chop some beef
that is rare, with little bacon or ham;
season with pepper and a little onion;
mix well and serve with some good
gravy made from soup-stock thickened
with Drowned flour.-Albdny journal.
Bread. biscuit, rolls and the crust
of pies are all greatly improved in flavor
and color if they are lightly brushed
over with milk just before they are put
into the oven, A little sugar dissolved
in the milk is an addition also.-N Y.
Post.
"A nice tea biscuit: One-hah cup
butter, two cups sugar, two pints flour,
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one
teaspoonful extract nutmeg. Sift the
flour, sugar and powder together; rub
| in the butter cold and add enough sweet
milk to make soft dough, add the ex-
tract last; roll out half an inch thick
and cut out with biscuit cutter; wash
over with milk and bake twenty min
| utes.-T The Household.
There is no point about which the
farmer is so apt to be in error, the
| american Datrymdn says, as he is in
his calculation of the temperature of
wells and springs on his farm. He al
| ways thinks they are colder in summer
and warmer in winter than they really
are The only possible means of APP
proximating to the correct tempera-
ture is to put q thermometer in the
water, testing for the greatest heat
along in September, and for the great
est cold any time after January and
before warm weather sets in. Many a
man does his milk and butter great
injustice by over-estimating the cooling
power of his spring or well water
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The walters in the dining-room of
the Paxton Hotel, at Omaha, are
mounted on roller skates. The greatest
objection was the noise they made, but
this has been largely overcome by using
a composition wheel with flexible sur
face. If the experiment proves sue
cess these skates will be adopted at q
number Of seaside and summer resorts,
partly on account of the novelty
Of the thing and partly to facilitate
the service. 1t is all right as long rs
the waiter keeps his feet under him.
but when he does slip up the dull thud
and scattered provision is sickening.-
Caicogo Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The testimony of many who long suf-
fered from III health, caused by an impure
state of the blood, goes to prove that the
best remedy for making the blood rich, red
and pure, for identifying the complexion,
for curing sores, pimples and other skin
joints, rheumatism, ETC., for increasing the
power of endurance, for giving health and
strength to every weak portion Of the
body, is DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparilla. Its effect pleases the user in
every instance. No other remedy equals it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
LETTER FROM
MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER.
BnookLYN. March 18th. lss.

BRooKLYN. March 18th, 1884
I have used ALLcocx's PLAsrERs for
some years for myself and family, and, IS
far as able, for the many sufferers who
come to US for assistance, and have found
them genuine relief for most Of the aches
and pains which flesh is heir to. I have
used ALLcocK's PLAsTERs for all kinls Of
Lameness and Acute Pain, and, by fro
quent experiments, find that they can con-
troll many cases not noticed In your circu-
lars.
MRS. H. w. BEEcHIn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
"a Single Fact Il Worth . ship-load Of
Argum0ut."

Mr.. w. B. Lathrop, Of South Easton,
Mass, under date OF Jan. z, 1884, says:
My father had for years an eating cancer
on his under lip, which had been gradual
ly growing wor e until it had eaten away
his under lip down to the gums, and was
feeding itself on the inside Of his cheek,
and the surgeons said q horrible death was
soon to come. We gave him nine bottles
of Swifts Specific and he has been entire
ly cured. 1t has created great excitement
in this section"
Treatise ON Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
Wisely Adopted by D.lrymen.

The adoption by most of the prominent
dairymen and farmers Of the United States,
of the Improved Butter Color made by
Wells, Richardson & Co.. Burlington, VT,
is q proof of their wisdom in . business
point of view. Nearly all winter butter is
colored in order to make it marketable, and
this color is the best, in regard to purity,
strength, permanence and perfection Of tint.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

DoN'r Islander your next door neighbor,
He may be in impoverished circumstances
and have few IL any friends. Don't SPEAK
i'll Of any man until you are positive as t.
ture of the person when aroused Car
Pretsel's Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

They were Boosting about ancestry
My forefathers," said John, ''came ovel
from England on the May "And
my ANCESTRY" said Pat, "kim over from
Quanstown ON the Sunfowsr. Its esthetic
i am. - Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

No WOMAN can live without some share
Of physical suffering; but many accept as
inevitable great amount of pain which
can be avoided. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound was invented by one who
understood its need, and had the rare skill
to provide simple, yet admirably eject
i've remedy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

FRoM Major Downs, Military Instructor,
During the very cold weather was suffer
ing with Catarrh. Ny head and throa.
ached so severely that l was obliged tc
keep quiet. Ely's Cream Balm was sug.
gested. Within an hour from the first ap-
plication felt relieved, the pain began to
subside. In a few days I was entirely
cured. w. A. Downs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

asked a lady who told him she only had q
cough: What would you have? The
plague" Beware of "only coughs" The
worst cases can, however, be cured by DR..
WIN. HALL's BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS. In
Whooping Cough and Group it Is sure to
prevent q fatal termination.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Hon. John Cessna, ex-M Member from Penn,
writes: "In the space of twelve hours my
rheumatism was gone, having taken three
doses Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. Ny
brother was cured by q similar amount. !
cordially recommend it." By all druggists,
Or R. X. Helphenstine, Washington, ID. G.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

lin some Parts Of Northern Sweden
It is considered crime to dance Satur-
day night, while every Sunday night
may be spent in dancing. The Sabbath
commences at 6 p. m Saturday and
ends at p. m. Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

"JoHN, what is that scar on your chin? :
"That scar? Oh, that is q relic Of bal
barism. Union.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

IT is said that young lady can never
whistle in the presence Of her lover. The
reason is obvious. He doesn't give her q
chance. When she gets her lips in prop
er position for whistling something else
always occurs.-Rockesfer Post Express.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

A GOOD many who invest in distant bo
nanzas find themselves afflicted with {
slight mental NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of mine
N Y Ledder.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

IFyou want q fue looking Face,
And Skin rosy and clear,
Use "BEEsox's" Sulphur Soap; all Trace
OF disease will disappear.
EdrSold by druggists, &C., everywhere
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The more you contract cold the
grea or it becomes.-Drdke's Travellers
Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

ABOUT the only chin awaiting the in.
itiatory labor OF the barber Is the urchin.
Hartford Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

IT is abs.rd to say that Gould or Tildef
or Vanderbilt has the finest yacht In thu
world. No matter how fine q yacht may
be, it has its pier.-Philadeiphid Call.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

In one of our Indian languages the wore
"woman" is rendered ''kewanojawjaw,'
with marked and earnest emphasis on tn
last two syllables.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

A YOUNG woman is about to open q cigar
store in New York. We have no doubt she
will have capital to back her.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

If silence is golden, an asylum for deal
mutes ought to be rolling in wealth.-Oil
City Blizzard.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

QUITE q wide difference exists between q
mail train aud female train.-Ross'a
1oothpiek.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

SOMETHING that should never be lost,
yet seldom kept-a bad temper.--N. i.
journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

GLOVE fighting is called manly sport
probably because women do their fighting
without gloves.-Phild. Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

"WHAr's the difference" asked teacher
of arithmetic, "between one yard and two
yards?" IA fence" said Tommy Beales.-
Boston Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

WOMEN ornament their dresses behind
because they like to have nice things said
about them when their backs are turned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The Americans, according to Oscar
Wilde. are the noisiest people in the
world.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

another Swans Worm Syrup" for few.
erishness. worms. ccnstipat .tastsless. 25c
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

To CALL an old maid ga matchless WON.
an" is dangerous compliment~Cht'
cdgo Inter Ocean. =
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Buchu-paiba." Quick, complete cure, all
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseassss 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

IT is strange that some one did not dis
perse the mob at Cincinnati by proposing
to take up q INSTRUMENTATION Her.
aid.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

WE suspect the reason why so man,
young men are 50 very fresh is merely be
cause they are not able to earn their salt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

LEADING Physicians, Eminent Divines-ever
one who tries IL. endorses Samaritan Ncrctn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Prso's CURE for Consumption does mot
dry up Q cough; IL removes the cause.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
Mas. H. w. BEEcHRH.

WHEN does horse become q book-keep
er? Whom he becomes "charger. "-Nek
man Independent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

ETERNAL hanging is the prize Of vigi-
lants.-Eyvatic Enrique.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

"Rough on Corns." 15c. Ask for IL. Com
plete cure. hard or soft corns. warts. bunions
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Dr.. L. NJ. G. McPHEEroN. OF Bloomington
Ind. writes: " Samaritan Ncrutnc cures nts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Remover" re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

An Iowa editor wants any young 1ad1
who "jumps at conclusions" to conside
him Q "conclusion."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

THE more successful the botcl-keepers
the greater inn ability he shows.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

CouoHs. For Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat.
ETC., use BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs.
Sold onlv in boxes. Price % cts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar
Will stop q wheeling cough. Pixies tooth
ache drops cure in one minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The Kidneys oct .,
puriners of the blood.
and when their func-
tons are interfcrec
with through weak.
mesa they ned ton.
Ing. They become
BEAUTIFULLY scsive by
the use Of Hoseetter's
6to 70 . CHI BirfcTI
When falling shoFt Of
relief from other
sources. This superb
etim ulatfng tonic
aeo prevents and A..
rceta fever and aguA
consf! patton, liver
complaint, dyspep-
~. rheumatism and
6 With Teein1isriiy:
eisfs end 0eslefs
fenr9Y,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Rough on Coughs, l5c-. at Druggists. Com
plete cure Coughs. H0arseness, Sore Throat.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-01-12
The Best in the World

Among the brewed beverages of the world the Anheuser- Busch Beer. made by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Associ- ation of St. Louis, Mo, takes the lead. The highest awards have been given this beer over all others wherever exhibited both in America and Europe notably. at Philadelphia in 1876. at Paris in 1878 and at the Worlds Exposition. Ams,er- dam, 1883. on which occasion all of the European brewers of note competed for the prize. These facts supported by the popularity of the Anheuser- Busch beer among beer consumers everywhere are indisputable-
 For the convenience of their trade the Association has established beer and ice depots at numerous points throughout, the country, where the dealer may obtain supplies in small quantities and avoid the delay which would be occasioned if compelled .c order direct from St. Louis. They have an extensive depot of this kind in Little Rock under the manage ment of H. F. Mons, who will give prompt attention to all shipments. Ad- dress all orders to
 H. F. MoNs. Manager,
 Little Rock, Ark
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-01-12
Emma Abbott.

Wednesday night. ,nuaY i6:h, the Emma Abbott Opera company will open at the Grand Opera-house an operatic festival. continuing through the week with Saturday matinee. The programme embraces the popular operas King for Day." Faust," Rigole,,o." "Mignon' atd III Trovatore." The company is much strengthened since its last visit to Little Rock. and is considered one of the strongest operatic combinations in the country. Among the recent additions to the company are Campabello and Madam Sinico, both eminen, musical artists, and of the great attractions we may men.ion Miss Emma Abbott, prima donna; Mrs. Zelda Seguin. contralto Signor Taglia- pietra, whose voice is pronounced the richest and purest baritone on the Amer ican stage, and Signor Fabrini, high tenor. Such a grouping of operatic artists has never before appeared on d Little Rock stage, and appreciative peo- pie will congratulate themselves that the opportunity for seeing and hearing the best is so soon 10 be presented. Reserved seats may be secured al the usual places.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-01-12
A Natural Vinegar Well.
lGrass Valley Tidings.

Some miners have been sinking shaft between Bear River and Live Oak The region has received but little attention in the way of prospecting for mines. The miners, in sinking the new shaft. have had no trouble with water in fact, the ground has been unusually dry. A few days ago, however, thin stratum of some kind of soft rock was struck and there were some evidences of effervescence in this. Passing through this thin stratum the miners came to a small stream oi what was at first supposed to be common water. but on closer investigation i, proved to be strong acid. Some of this acid has been brought to town and has been examined by experts, and they pronounce it to be acetic and as strong as the acetic acid of commerce. In short a vinegar mine has been struck The effervescence observed Tn the thin stratum Of rock is accounted for by the action of the acid on some alkali con- tained in this thin stratum. A pump has been made, in which all the acid is left to collect. and all further work has been stopped for the present.
 One of the miners insists that the find is of pure vinegar of the best variety oI the cider kind. He accounts for the milk in the cocoanut" by the fact that the ground of the water shed there slopes toward the river. and there are a large number of apple orchards toward the top of the water shed. and that for years grea, abundance of fl uit has fall .n and routed on the ground, and that the juice of those apples has undergone the ace,ic fermen- ta,ion by the time the juice has gotten low into the rocks.
 The owners are talking of pickle fac tory on large scale. and one of them thinks if they could tap the stream higher up. where alohoholic fermen.s rion IS in progress and before the acetic has begun a good article of applelack can be dis titled from the fluid.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-01-12
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice. having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption. Bronchitis, Catauh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections, also posi- tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and a desire to relieve human suffering. will send free of ofcharge, to all who desire it, this recipe, in German, French or English, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp. nam- ing this paper, W. A. MOVES, 70 Povey's Blcck. Rochester, ~. !.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-01-12
Lassoing a Lioness.
lLeadville Democrat

From Texas C.. w. Palmer came to Colorado and began to hunt antelope and deer for livelihood. He throws the lasso with the accuracy of rifeman. Up on Hardscramble mountain, a few days ago, he halted before a half eaten deer that had been killed by mountain lion. With knowledge of the beast and it's habits, Palmer concluded that there was lioness and her cub near by, and he determined to capture her, and return ing to his cabin short distance away, he procured several ropes. Fully equip ped, he proceeded cautiously, and finally discovered the lioness with her cub be- heath projecting rock.
 It was then that he motioned to his son, who followed at his heels. to stop, and, instructing him to make his appear ance at signal from him, he Jeff the path to mount the rocks that sheltered the beast. Reaching the summit, he un- coiled the rope from his arm and pre- pared to make the battle. The signal was given to the brave young fellow, who made his appearance short distance from the lair. The beast was about 10 leap forward, but the father sent the loop over her head. There was a brief strug- gle in which the moose va, slipped, but Tn second more 1t was secure upon the hind legs. The end of the rope had been previously thrown over the limb of tree whose bows spread around and the contest began in earnest.
 After terrible struggle Palmer suc- ceeded in suspending his prize in the air, fastening the rope securely, he sprang from the rocks and proceeded to tie the remainder of the limbs. plshing this. he thought it about time to bag the cub, and reached down to grasp it but the little fellow turned as quick as cat upon his back and fastened his claws in his throat. He held on like a leech, while the father, who had found is im- possible to extricate himself, shouted to his son. to use club. This was iReffect- ual, however. and throttling the infant lion with his left hand, he pressed down with all his might, and it was not until he had almost killed the animal that the son was enabled to release the claws from his fathers neck. Yesterday Mir. Palmer arrived in the city with both of the animals and caged them in Schloss' old building.