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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
SHEEP.

stock That Can Not Well BE Dispensed
with in the Farm Economy.
Mr.. Henry Lane has given particular
attention to sheep husbandry and ap-
preciates the value of this stock from
the standpoint of practical agriculture.
especially in the older States. Refer
ring to the increase of fiocks in New
Hampshire and Vermont from 1900 to
1910. and their almost as rapid decline
since the latter date. he regrets the fall
ing off as extremely improvident, and
sets forth in the Mirror his reasons for
this view, with helpful suggestions il
Illustrated by English experience:
Thousands of acres of pasture lands
are being Overrun with bushes and briers.
They are being abandoned, not consid-
cred worth refencing for cattle. BY
keeping sheep few years they can be
brought back to productive condition.
The day is past when the fleece will pay
the cost of keep. Wool is lower, but
mutton higher, than forty years ago,
when it was considered profitable to
keep sheep. Combine the two products
and sheep husbandry is as profitable
now as at any previous period, and
should again assume as great impor-
lance in our State. As States grow
older, the process of agriculture must be
changed and improved. If the growing
of wool will not pay, and it will not in
any State as lands become more valu-
able, mutton becomes the most valuable
sheep product
'.As this transition takes place, the
breed of sheep must be changed and
adapted to this new condition. England
formerly produced large quantities of
fine wool. Now it can be purchased at
a much less price than it cost her to
produce it. Fine wool is produced very
cheap in new and sparsely populated
countries. England, on this account,
did not abandon sheep husbandry, but
keeps as many sheep as at any former
period in her history. She changed her
fine wool sheep to mutton breeds. En-
gland keeps larger number of sheep,
according to her acres OF cultivated
land. than any section in this country.
English farmers understand that it is
giving sheep this prominence that has
enabled them to increase their average
yield of wheat per acre up to twenty
eight bushels. Our average is but
twelve bushels"
The superiority of sheep over Other
stock for the Improvement of land and
consequent increase of the grain crops,
Mr.. Lane thinks, will be generally adj
mitted by the thoughtful agriculturist,
and he urges that their usefulness in
this direction should be remembered to
their credit. even though the direct
profit may be small.-N r. Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
FARM AND FIREsIDE.

BLOOD on young trees is said to keep
rabbits from barking them.
The noon meal for working horses,
shoald be principally grain. 1t can be
quickly eaten, and viii not disturb the
stomach.-Troy Times.
1T is said that sin new combs the
thickness of the sides of the cells con-
tanning honey is but the one hundred
and eightieth part of an inch.
To remove rust from saws, chisels,
and so forth, scour with emory moistened
with sulphuric acid, diluted with six
volumes of water, rinse, dry and finish
with oil and emory Albany
Journal.
--Cocoanut Cake: Make q cake as
You would for jelly cake. using jelly be-
tween the layers, One good, fresh
cocoanut; break it, and having peeled
it, CRATE carefully and sprinkle over the
top and over the sides thickly. Be sure
and make it stick. Also. mix it with
sugar before putting it on.-1he House
hold.
1t is now asserted that the common
earth worm is the cause of the cape
parasite in chicks. In examining earth
warns from gape-infected district the
cape parasite was found to be coiled up
in the structure of the earth worm, and
upon feeding the chicks with such
earth worms the disease was produced
among the brood.-Boston Globe.
"A good sauce to go with plain fruit
vx~x1As v,,a do hu rv,fx stt., of
brown sugar, one cup of best molasses,
half cup of butter, one large teaspoon
full of flour; add the juice and grated
rind of one lemon, half a nutmeg
grated. half a teaspoonful of cloves and
cinnamon. When these are all stirred
together, add teacup of boiling water;
stir it constantly. put it into saucepan
and let it boil until clear.-N. Y. Post.
AS regards the keeping qualities OF
washed butter, Henry Stewart, the we'll
known authority on dairying, tells us
he kept a fifty-pound pail of washed
butter a year; it then brought three
cents pound above the price of fresh
butter sent to the New York market
with it from an ordinary commission
man. 1t was washed in the churn with
a very weak brine after the buttermilk
had been drawn off and was salted.-
Rural New Yorker.
The american CultiUator tells of a
dairyman who undertook to churn his
cream sweet, instead of allowing it to
ripen before churning; the result was
that the '.choice, aromatic, nutty favored
product" which had previously distin-
guished his dairy, was replaced with
butter devoid of flavor or fragrance,
having dead. neutral taste" and the
weeks product sold at thirty-five cents
per pound, instead Of at seventy cents,
the usual price for previous consign-
ments.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

When Napoleon talked of invading Italy
one of his officers said: "But, sire, re-
member the Alps" To an ordinary man
these would have seemed simply insur-
mountable, but Napoleon responded eager
ly: "There shall be no Alps" So the ia
nous Simplon pass was made. Disease,
like a mountain, stands in the way of fame,
fortune and honor to many who by DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
might be healed and so the mountain would
disappear. 1t is specific for all blood,
chronic lung and liver diseases, such as
consumption (which is scrofula of the
lnngs), pimples, biotches, eruptions, tn
mors, swellings, fever-sores and kindred
complaints.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
An Accommodating Friend.

/ A desperate named Charlie Fee. who
had murdered friend in cold blood at
Brackettsville. Texas, was pursued by
the Sheriff, overtaken, and captured
after desperate resistance. After his
arrest he became quite sociable, and
the Sheriff asked him why he murdered
his visitor in his sleep.
II did it as q matter of accommoda-
ton" replied Fee calmly.
las matter of accommodation"
"Yes; had often heard the deceased
saw when he was alive that he dreaded
lingering death, and that he wanted
to die unexpectedly. "-Teras SJiings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

The Connecticut State Reform
School at Meriden had 406 boys under
its care on December l. 1888. and 407
boys at the same date in 1884. During
the year the boys ate, among other
things, 1852 Quarts of milk. 500 dozen
ears of sweet corn, 260 quarts of straw
berries, $50 bushels of potatoes, $50
cabbages, etc--HaYtford Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

THE VoLrAIC BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vof-
TAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 30 days, to men (young or old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital
matism, neuralgia ,paraly sis, and many 9TH
er diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
Cured, as 30 days. trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

A VERMONT farmer reports that he made
a profit of S243 from six hens the past sea-
son. He sold them early in the spring,
and, consequently, had TO plant his garden
only once.-S0merrill journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

To THE drunkard life is reel; to the in
dustrious life is Observation-Disclosures
Gail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

Despise Not the Day of Small Things.
Little things may help a man to rise-a
bent pin in an easy chair for instance. DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets" g
small things, pleasant to take, and they
cure sick-headaches, relieve torpid ivers
and do wonders. Being purely vegetable
they can not harm any one. All druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

A CONDENSED" edition of Webster's
dictionary is announced. This may im-
prove the work without destroying the
plot. We have always regarded the vol
ume as too -NorristOpn Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

AT dinner: A waggish guest before
whom has been placed dish of fish, turns
to his fair neighbor and says: miss, will
you have some of this dead fish," dead
fish: Oh-ugh how horrible. o no; none
for me, thank you."-Iroy Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

"SLEEP on pillow sham is not apt to
be real" observes a philosopher. No, not
If your wife catches you at it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

NY niece, says Mr.. c. 7. Krebs, Balti-
more, Nd, was cured of severe hoarseness
and sore throat by few doses of Red Star
Cough Cure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

The tongue of an omnibus never speaks
except in a stage whisper Boston Tran
script.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

Pile tumors cured in ten days,
rupture in four weeks. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Assoc'n, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

THE letter p's usefulness to pneumonia
is about like that of the husband of boss
milliner.--Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure In l minute, CSC.
GIenns Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. sc.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

A NEW magazine is called the Woman
Age. 1t contains good deal of fiction
Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TEocHEs" are ex-
celient for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore
Throat. They are exceedingly effective.
Sold oaly in bo1es. Price % cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

SOMETIMES the woman who kneads bread
the least needs it the most.-Bosf0n Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

A WICKED milk dealer shudders whenev-
er his wife asks him If he would like to
have some pumpkin pie.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

A YOUNG poet asks: "What is the end
of famesr The letter '.e," my boy, if you
don't spell it s'faim." Ask us an easier
one.-N. !. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

THE sack is an appropriate coat for a re.
jected lover.-Ihe Hdtchet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

As USUAL, the British forces are in the
midst of the worst geographical names in
the world.-Hdrftord Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

THE conscientious lawyer never takes q
case unless his side of it looks feesible.-
Oil City Derrick.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

WHEN is a girl like greenhouse: When
she has her sash on.-LotceH Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it go.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

A DOOR belle-The pretty maid servant
" Y Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

'.GErTING Hon. in the world" as the fell.
low said who had just been elected to Con-
gress.-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

"WHAr is zero?" asked Phil. "Oh, moth
ing!" said Will.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

Figures cant lie. That is a truism.
however. which does not apply to young
ladies' figures. They do prevaricate
occasionally Francisco Examiner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
There Shall be NO Alps.

WHY find fault with the Boston girl
There are specs on the SUM-. Y. Graphic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

Our ex-sports-Retired pugilists.-lMar-
dth0a Independent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
WAR SONGS.

For Anniversaries and Gatherings Of Sol
diers, also Songs and Hymns for
Memorial Day.
Like the book above mentioned this is .
very great success, and everybody likes the
bright patriotic songs. A great favorite with
the Grand Army, and with all who have been
soldiers. Used extensively in War Song Con-
certs. 50 cts. $3.50 per dozen.
Mailed for Retail Price.
LYON a. HEALT, Chlcago.
OLIVER DITSON d CO.. Bosten.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
Recently during the guards alb

Recently during the guards alb
,ence some one unlocked the doors Of
the ST. Augustine, Fla, Jail. There
were five inmates, four men and one
woman, the latter colored. and awaiting
trial on charge of attempt to poison.
The men took advantage of the chance
to escape. but the old colored woman
conscientiously refused to 60.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
MINSTREL S0NGS---OLD & new.

The large sales show this to be q perfect sue
cess. and no wonderl No brighter or more
musical melodies were ever brought together
STRel and JUBILEE Songs here collected. All
the World sings themi Accomplishments for
Piano or Organ. 81 Slain, 81 80 cloth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
Harrison Hahn. of Wind Gap, Pa.

Harrison Hahn, of Wind Gap, Pa,
has two-year-old daughter whose ears
are bent forward and grown fast to the
face. The girl was deformed when
born. When she became two months
old two doctors separated the ears from
the face and tied them back to their
proper place, but they returned to their
former position and are there to remain
undisturbed. Both ears are without
the orifice, but deafness is prevented by
the girl hearing every sound, no matter
how light. through her nose and mouth.
She is very bright girl, is very fond of
music, weighs only twenty pounds, Is
healthy. and is Mr.. Hahn's first and
only child, although he has been mar
ried fifteen years. Rhiiadelphia Nescs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02
FRESH FLOWERS.

FRESH FLOWERS Is the title OF most beau.
tiful and attractive little Song Book for the
younger children I'm Sunday Schools, or the
the compiler, is widely known and celebrated
for Songs and Hymns for children, whom she
thoroughly understands. More than 80 bright
Little Samuel" and "Children's Sheaves."
Nothing babyish. All in good taste. An
abundance Of Pictures % cents. $40 per
dozen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-05-02

Send For My Free Catalogue ot
DR. J. II. M'LEAs's own SELECTED
Field. Farm. Garden - FLOWER Seeds
The Republican journal., 1885-12-10
The Legislative Reunion.

Invitations have been semitic all the ex Il Governors
to come to Augusta and hold reception Jan. 9Th
The New York Graphic will have nm artist at
Augusta to sketch the reunion, and will write up as
well as illustrate the scenes and incidents.
The executive committee will meet at the Fail
mouth Hotel, Portland Dec. Is, to complete rail
road arrangements, etc.
Attendance at the banquet and ball is OPTIONAL
but those who Intend to attend either should
promptly notify Treasurer Burleigh at Augusta as
arrangements for these entertainments must neces-
sarily be made in advance.
There are two corrections to be made in the list
of living representatives published last week.
William Millikcn, SENATOR formerly of Burnham,
is now living in Gardner. Hayward Pierce ESQ.,
representative, of Frankfort, was also omitted.
Among those who have responded to invitations
to attend the reunion are Henry McGlyery Stock
ton; Isaac C. Libby Burnham; George H. Fisher,
West Wfnterport; John g. Brooks, Belfast j. d.
Lamson, Freedom; Fred Atwood Wntcrport;
Nathan F. Houston, Belfast; James g. Pcndletop,
Searsport
Hon. Fred Atwood Chairman OF the Legislative
Reunion Executive Committee, has received a letter
from John weymouth, Esq, kewanee. ILL.,, who
represented Bucksport in the Maine Legislature in
1873 and 1874. After regrettng his inability to be
present, Mr. Wentworth says: although a resi-.
dent of a distant State for the past few years,
have lost none of my love for my native Maine but
as learn more OF other States am more than ever
convinced that In all those moral, intellectual and
material elements that truly eAalt people and
commonwealth, she stands in the front rank"
The Republican journal., 1885-12-10
UBLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING BY THB
A New Dress for the Journal,

The next issue of the journal will have "A new
dress of type from the widely known Boston
Type Foundry, so justly celebrated for the
beauty of its designs and durability of the faces.
The same sizes of type now in use-minion and
nonpareil-have been selected, the pressure
upon our advertising and local news columns
compelling us to adopt smaller type than is used
in most country offices. 1t is not rare thing
for the Journal 10 repenish It's eases. 1t was
the pride of the late editor to Use only the best
material and to discard type on the first signs
of wear, and that policy the present proprietors
have continued and will continue. The typo
graphy of the journal, the paper upon which it
is printed, and the ink used, all receive special
attention. and the best results are sought in this
as in other departments. 1t IS but just to say
that our efforts to make the journal an accept
able local newspaper, devoted to Maine inter
ests, and to the interest. of this county and
section in particular. have met with substantial
encouragement, as well as words of cheer. and
that our new dress marks the close of an eX-
ceptionally prosperous year.
The Republican journal., 1885-12-10
The Water Supply.

The committee of the city council having in
charge the matter of water supply for the city of
Belfast have a new and more favorable PROPOSE
ton from F. H. c. Reynolds and Hinds Moffitt &
Co, which will be submitted at special meeting
of the city council on Friday evening The matter
win come up in the form of an ordinance, slightly
different from the one submitted some months ago,
and published at the time in the Republican Jour
nal. The new proposition calls for but fifty
hydrants at annual rental of $50, making the
total rental $500 per year. If hydrants are
added in the future they are to be put in for $45
each per year The city is not liable for anything
during the construction of the works. The com.
pany also agree to furnish free water for public
purposes, which is hoped may include water for
sprinkling the streets.
The proposition of Mr.. Charles Baker and others
to take water from the Muck pond is also before
the committee, but in view of the more favorable
and permanent one of Kinds, Moffitt & Co., doubt
less will be passed over.
The committee are of the opinion that the propo-
sition of Kinds, Moffitt & Co. is as favorable as
can be expected that the company is responsible,
and that If Belfast ever expects to have water
supply for fire and domestic purposes, now is the
time to act. We hope the new proposition will be
accepted.
The Republican journal., 1885-12-10
The New Ideal Lamp,

We had call last week from Mr. Edward B.
Wyman, the representative of Mr.. S. Elwood May,
Of l55 Fulton street, New York, manufacturer of
the New Ideal Lamp, recently advertised In the
Journal. Mr.. Wyman exhibited one of the lamps
in operation rolling 1t the floor when lighted
to show that 1t is non-e4plosve, and explaining its
merits Burning beside a gas-burner 1t cas- the
latter in the shade, giving clear white flame of
great brilliancy yet not trying to the eyes In the
base of the lamp is fan worked by four strongly
made cog wheels which are set in operation by two
of the common eight day clock springs. This fan
forces air up through space between the oil well
and the outside of the lamp, and blows the flame
instead Of the latter's drawing air as in the old
lamps. The air keeps the burner constantly cool.
The machinery is guaranteed to run ten years and
is so simple that it may be readily repaired If
essary. The Prog. Age says it has one of these
lamps and that it gives no more light than an ordi-
nary glass lamp, but both statements are untrue.
The New Ideal Lamp was only patented last year,
and it is only necessary to lighted to de-
monstrate its superiority over the ordinary lamp.
We have had one of the New Ideal Lamps in use
since last Saturday and find it all that 1t is repre-
sented to be. Mr.. Edgar Paul has been appointed
agent for the sale Of these lamps in Waldo county
and is appointing town agents.
The Republican journal., 1885-12-10

The following are the transfers in real estate IN
Waldo county for the week cudin. Dec. sth Chas
Boyes, China, To John {. Tucker, same town. Phil
lip f Coombs, I9lcsboro, to Watson il. Coombs
same town Watson II. CO mbs. IsiesDoro, To Otao
r. Coombs, same town. John H. Coffin, Troy, to
John v. Lin-rott, same town. Sadie +. Elwel
Belfast, to William II. Hatch, same town Joshua
Elweli, Northport to George i. Elwell, same town
eewal b. Fletcher IslesOoro to Frank Z. Cham
pin, Rhode Island Lorenzo Garccon. Troy, to
Sarah L. Rogers, same town. Charles HaWea,
NOrthp0rt, to Inhabitants of Northport. Granville
a. Morse, Knox, to Charles :. kinball, Lowell,
Mass. Mary f. Miller, Duluth, to |. NJ. Boardman
Belfast. Alfred f. Niekerson, SWanve, to Wesley
George, Scarsport. Emma +. Newell, Chelsea to
Emma o. sanborn, Ohio. William ". Mason,
Troy, to sarah l.. Rogers same tOwil Albert Pierce
Frankfort to Frank Reed, same town Georgiana
f. Pease ais, Searsmont, to Hiram Bliss, j.,
Washington. Aonzo Roberts, Brooks to John
Hall, same town. Alden Robbins, Searsmont, to
Hannah Perry, Appleton. Andrew J. oeekins,
Swanvlle, To Swanyile school district, No. o john
O. Tucaer China, TO Eveiine G. Tucker & ais,
same town. {. l. Whltcomb, Belfast, to Henry F.
Hawkins, Northplrt.
The Republican journal., 1885-12-10
The Belfast Branch Railroad,

From the twenty-fourth annual report of the
Maine Central railroad company, we learn that the
Belfast branch continues to be an important adj
junct to the main line. The following is the amount
of passenger travel from each station on the road
for the past year: Belfast 1927, with earnings
amounting to sl3,eA42; City Point, Belfast, s42,
passengers, $447.39; Waldo, 25l $@3346; Brooks,
8l2, l9S39i; Unity, 1882 S. l40.15; Burnham, g.,
ls4, Soil The following Is the freight business
amounting to sl3,563O4; forwarded 4,265 tons,
SS,1l0.77; City Point Belfast, So tons received
$500 forwarded 3I5 tons, $74l.O7. Waldo Is ton
97s tons received. $2,o573l; forwarded .547 tons
$3,0l094. Knox, 81 tons received, $23s62; forward
ed 17S tons, $42351. Thorndike 067 tons received
$50 tons received, $2,44s.36 forwarded AGO TONS
90, S0996. Burnham, 4s3 tons received, 81 .349 SO
for @arded {, 1881 tons, S. 2O6.79.