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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
KITCHEN ECONOMY.
Dining Habits of Americans and Some Of
Their Other Needs.

Their Other Needs.
There is no doubt much wastefulness
and extravaganza in the American
kitchens, but there is far less than is
commonly supposed, and the constant
celebrations to be saving must become
monotonous, if not irritatingto the fru-
gal housewife who knows that she pro-
vides even less literally for her family
than the German woman next door,
and that the latter, nevertheless, saves
money, while she does not.
Americans, as general thing, care
little for the pleasures of the table; so
long as their hunger is satisfied it
matters little upon what they dine; but
they do have their wants which must be
gratified. else there is little satisfaction
in living Even the most obscure among
them may a have social ambitions
they wish to move in a certain circle of
society, to do which involves certain
outlay if their self-respect is to be main-
tanned. They have intellectual wants;
they require books and papers, and the
stimulus of lectures, concerts and SER
mons; they must keep their children
presentable, else they are apt to miss
desirable companionship.
All these things demand an outlay
which it is constant strain to meet.
The wants of the lately arrived foreign
neighbors are less complex, their aspir-
atiOns of different sort, and being
able to supply the one and satisfy the
other to some degree are naturally
more content Their children and
grandchildren, however, will reach
another stage of development now
occupied by the restless Americans.
This difference of conditions and the
impossibility of measuring all the
desires and requirements of one person
or one family by those of the less
highly organized individuals among
them is the stumbling block against
which the guardians of society fall
when they point out to the intelligent,
ambitious man or woman-the product
of the highest Civilizations pathway
to prosperity which only the stolid,
plodding person with few and simple
wants can follow. asr
If the scientists will turn their atten-
ton to devising plans for making a
small income provide clothing, educa-
ton, amusements, agreeable society,
none of which are luxuries but all
necessities, the housekeepers will agree
to provide nutritious food for their
families af the lowest possible cost and
have none of the Wanted and delusive
French SOUPS, which consist mainly of
an odor and an untitled expectation,
on their bills of fare.-.hanapolis
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
Activity.

Action is the great demand of life.
The active only, are true to the design
of their existence. 1t is true of all
mankind that they live in this world in
order that they may make themselves
useful by exerting their powers of
action in blessing all to whose welfare
they may contribute. Unless the world
is better for their living in it, they have
lived in vain, if not worse than in
vain. All may accomplish much for
their own good, and for the good
of Others, and those who achieve
but little in these directions are not ex-
cusable. Their want of success is no
trifling matter. 1t is not without GRIM
Waterman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
CONCLUSIVE PROOF.
4 Kentuckian's Contribution to joint
Snake Literature.
ruovuo opH Farm

u Aontucktans Contribution 20 JOlnea
Snake Literature.
Home and Farm.l
j. W. Marshall says that years ago In
Alabama a neighbor brought to his home
q joint-snake in pan, and there for the
first time he witnessed the operation of the
disjointing and rejoining Of his snakeship.
Many times since he has experimental
with them, which, summed up, amounted
to this: Upon being touched or struck
lightly a joint snake will separate into
pieces of about four inches long. If now
these pieces are placed in proper order for
readjustment, the snake will assume his
natural form and be all right; but If a sec
ton be misplaced, 1. e., if a section from
the tail "eend" be placed touching the sec.
ton to which the heal is attached, the
pieces will not unite. So, too, IL the sec.
ton is reversed no union takes place. The
front end Of section has four projec-
tions, which fit in depressions or holes in
the rear end of the Section in front.
My son John says that he sat down on q
log and watched u joint-snake go through
the movements of reunitiug his sections,
after having gone to pieces upon being
struck lightly with his fish-pole. I con.
slider this evidence as conclusive.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
rnv.lId., Hotel and Surgical Institute.

q
This widely celebrated institution, located
at Buffalo, N. Y, is organized with full
staff Of eighteen experienced and skillful
Physicians and Surgeons, constituting the
most complete organization of medical and
surgical skill in America, for the treatment
of all chronic diseases, whether requiring
medical or surgical means for their cure.
Marvellous success has been achieved in the
cure of all nasal, throat and lung diseases,
liver and kidney diseases, diseases of the
digestive organs, bladder diseases, diseases
peculiar to women, blood taints and skin
diseases, rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous
debility, paralysis, epilepsy (fits), sperma-
torrhea, impotency and kindred affections.
Thousands are cured at their homes through
correspondence. The cure of the worst
ruptures, pile tumors, varicocele, hydrocele
and structures is guaranteed, with only q
short residence at the institution. Send 10
cents in stamps for the Invalids' Guide
Book Q6S pagesl, which gives all particu-
lars Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

Everybody needs and should rake good sprins
medicine, for two reasons:
Ist The body is now more susceptible to bcnent
from medicine than a. any other season.
I'd. The impurities which have accumulated In the
blood should be expelled. and the system given tone
and strength, before the prosrating effects of warm
weather are felt.
Hoods ssrssparIs Is the best spring medicine. 1t
pures the blood 1t sharpens the appetite. 1t tones
the digestion. 1t overcomes debility. 1t builds mp
the whole system. Try 1t and you win be convinced
of its superiority.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
Young Mon. Read This,

The VoLTAIc BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO VOL
rAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men iyoung or old)
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu-
matism, neuralgia ,paraly sis, and many 9th.
or diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
CURED, as 80 days trial is allowed. Wriop
them atonce for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

In another column of this issue will be
found an entirely new and novel specimen
of attractive advertising. 1t is one of the
neatest we have ever seen, and we think
any one will be we'll repaid for examining
the supposed display letters in the adver.
tisement of Prickly Ash Bitters-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

u. 8. SENATOR VOORHEES,, of Indiana, says
st. Jacobs Oil cured him of rheumatism.
Hon. r. NJ. McLane, U. s. Minister to
France. certifes to the power of Red Star
Cough Cure, which costs but twenty-five
cents bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

''The way to Sleep" says scientist, sis to
think of nothing;h but this is a mistake
The way to sleep is to think it is time to get
up.-N. Y. Telegram.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

SHE-''You awkward brutei You have
dropped your bread and butter on the
floor" He-"That's all right, my dear
Nobody will get it; have my foot on it,
Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
They Did Not Eat Him Raw.
Ist. James' Gazette.1

The schooner Fairlie, from the Solomon
Islands, brings intelligence that the ma
tives of Bagga Island have murdered a
trader named Child and afterward cooked
and eaten portions Of his body.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

IS Pile tumors, rupture and fstul@,
radically cured by improved methods. Book,
10 cents in stamps Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
The Oldest Tree.

Which is the Oldest treea The elder, but
the old mullen plant is the Oldest in worth.
for it is now recognized of more value than
cod liver oil in consumption. Taylor's
Cherokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum and Null
lein will cure coughs, colds and consumption.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

A WESTERN farmer has discovered tina
benzine will kill Canada thistles. HI
poured benzine on the roots of some ane
they have not benzine since.-DansviI
Breeze.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

BY late legal decision in England
bread peddlers are obliged to carry
scales with them to weigh the bread in
i Is to ssa aas En-:
which had grown to alarming propor.
tons.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

IF an old maid is described as ian unap-
propriated blessing" should an old bach
elor be termed IAN unappropriated 'cuss' y
Chicago Tribune. f.s-r.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

WHEN a countryman was asked wha'
was the waist of a dress, he reckoned it wal
the part that dragged on the pavement
Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

IT Is said that there are more lies told in
the sentence II am glad to see you," than
in any other six words in the English Ian
guage.-N. Y Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

WIFE, before lions cage, to husband:
"What would you say if the bars were to
suddenly break, and the lion to eat me ups"
Husband, dryly; Il should say he had .
good appetite"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

Remember, we do not claim that Hoods sarsapar
rtla viii do impossibities. w, tell you plainly what
II has done and submit proofs from sources Of I'M
questioned reliability and ask you frankly you are
sufferfnx from any disease affection caused pro-
NOTED BY impure blood low state Of the system to
try Hoods Sarsaparilla. Our experience warrants rs
in assuring you that you will not be disappointed In
the result.
ct can recommend Hoods Sarssparilla to al % .
safe. sure medicine. IL cured me Of terrible head
aches and cured my little girl Of swelings In her neck
which had been lanced twice" MHs y. z. LORD,
Cater Avenue BROOKLYN, NY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

8 months treatment for Soc. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

A TEXAS editor says: eve never coul'
understand why so much shot should b'
wasted in killing birds while so many
young men part their hair in the middle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

A WALLET, like jackknife, is only usefu
when open.-Neso Hayen Na0s.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

TRANSACTIONS in poultry are apt to bree'
bad blood. Men are always indignan
when they get fowl of each other.-Bu'
ington Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

WOULD it be disrespectful to sing Old
Hundred on the birthday Of a centenariaAa
The Interior.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure in minute, 2se
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

"when in the spring felt all run down and much
debated. found Hoods Sarsaparilla just the mcdi-
cine to build me My wife also after much physical
prosration found in its life and lasting beno-
nt Upon little girl, who had been sick with scar
bet fever its effect was marvellous entirely removing
the poison from her blood and restoring her to good
health" E. G. 6rRArToE. Svampscott Mass.
"lhave used Hoods sarsaparilla and md It to be
the best remedy for impure blood have taken.
N. H. BAxrxR, ticket agent p. q r. Rd, Round
Brook, n J.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

ADVERTISING is good deal like making
love to a widow. 1t can't be overdone.-
chicago Ledger.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

A YOUNG lady wrapped up in herself a
a delicate parcel.-Chicdgo telegram.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

THE chicken thief is annex-hen trick fell
low-Narashon Independent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

SHEAR nonsense-trying to cut the hair OF
a bald-headed manufacturer Gdzette.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

AN easy way to find lost relative-Make
0 will in his favor.-Detroit Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

AMONG our Chinese brethren we notice
All Tom, All Sing, All Chong, but no Al
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

THE two ears of civilization-pion-eez
Philadelphia Call.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

A POULTRY exhibition-A woman stoninl
q hen.-Caiitor,da Maverick.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

THoUGHfs that burn-Rejected communi
cations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

For sudden colds, hoarseness, or irritation
of the throat, take Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

THE artfulness of women is increasing
They even have designs on pottery
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

USE DR.. Pierce's "Pellets' for all bilious
attacks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

THE newest thing in newspapers is ''an
organ of brass bands. Philadelphia Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

DRY and gray hair will become moist and
dark by the use of Halls Hair Remover.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29
Tone Up the System

~ consider Hood Sarssparilla the best medicine
ever used. 1t gives me an appetite and refreshing
sleep, and keeps the cold out" JOHN 8. Foe9, los
Spruce Street, Portland, Me.
floods sasaparia was . God-send to me- for Il
cured Of dyspepsia and liver complaint with which
I had suffered % yeass" J. B. HoRNBEcK, South
Fallsburg. N. 7.
~ took Hoods sarsspars for general debility ard
was wonderfully benefited By IT," j. p. JoHSsoH.
Martins Ferry. O..
Mrs. C. w. Marriott. Lowell. Mass. was completely
cured of sick headache. which she had had 10 year,,
By Hoods SsrsaparillA,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-05-29

ALL q farmer wants is the earth.-Lowa.
Citizen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07
Congressman Milliken In Call
foTnia.


Fartvo,.l gentlemen. farmtfl, rr- HlrntS
II thc STATE If Maiur. II. Ilas,l ,n "A IAN
5I##, given in f.sfIpI,in-ef IN sti l.. Mill
IN Of this congressional DISTRICT a. his
H.#-i5Ht Visit ta tl4.. t,.Ilieu Sal. The Ia
it. uer, spread Nh,rs lie HAi.r.a.k In
mr. "a, given. and whgrr many literary
an artistic liglf> have. 5een entertained
Tire following quests fsak tA.ir places
,larils before O'Clock EN.G1t George
u Perkiu, fianked by the eh8el guest and
FN-foy Freeer ok Low tee { Perkins
Frederick + Low. \. 7 Williams y "
>pauldmg. NJ. { Blakt l. J. Baker
.IaAn +. Merrill. {. T. WGne, b Z.
Flint Frank J. French I.aar Upham J.
T.. Farnum. Vim H. Mil!iken. l.. y Tor
roy Henry Rogers samuel Merritt
George T.. Whitney. Edward Everett. :
= Ililburn. J. & Severance : u Bra>taW
/ " McAnep. SD. " Dennis b. r
Weston T. W. Mar>toH + T. Whitney
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07
Boston Wholesale Produce Market
The followingare auotations ofproxisions. &c.

The followngare quotations ofproysions, &c
Pork-Prmc mess II 90 to II 30; extra prime
at 9 10 TO 10 90; mess old at 10 - To II O0 do
new at y 90; Western prime mess pork at 10 "a
to II -.
Butter-Nnrthcrn creamery, good to choice,
30 to "a common to good % to u; New York
fall made dairy 20 to %; Vermont do. 90 To- y
selections 26 to Is; common to good at IL ia
70; extra Western fresh made creamery - to "a
common to good - to 30; Western ladle pack cd,
fresh, u to 26. Northern dairy % 10 81 job
bling prices range | to 2e higher than those quo
tations.
Chcese-Northcrn extra atl0l-it 10 II; low
er grades according to quality; Western at 9
to 10. job lots lie higher.
-. Eggs Near by lie; Eastern extras Ii
East frsts at 10 to l6c; Southern tchoice
extras l3 to lie; New York and Vermont II to
ljc; North at % to Die; Western fresh at Is IL
Bcans-Choice small hand-pcked at | 50 to
10 per bu.; choice New York large hand
picked do li0 to Ia. Vermont pea, 10 to
10 New York small pea, 60; Improved vel
low eyes, 10 to a..
Hay-Choice prime hay $40 90 to 20; fair to
good at II to IS; choice Eastern fine lJito Il
choice Eastern fine 10 to II; fair to good do at
II to ID poor do at Ii to IT..
Potatues-IIoulton rose - to SOC do Hebron
Soc; y II Rose 65c Burbank seedlings "a to
&C; y y Hehrons 30 to 60c do Rose 80 to 60c ;
do proifics 30 to 60e peerless DOC.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07
FOREIGN.

Twcnty-six rioters have been killed in
the late Belgian conflicts. The diplomat
1t is reported that the English cabinet
is breaking up, and that Mr. Gladstone
will he unsupported by the ministry when
he makes his statement to the House of
Commons on Thursday.
1t ir said that several IN mbers of the
Canadian Parliament are implicated in a
dishonest scheme by which they have en-
richcd themselves at Government expense.
ic representatives mt Athens have been di-
rectcd to present II strong and final re-
moustrance to Grccces warlike 5ttitude.
| f this is ignored, foreign fleets will act
forthwith. Serious riots have occurred
in Milan in connection with resistance to
the bread tax. Considerable property
has been destroyed. The French naval
fleet is ready for sailing orders. The
Austrian Ambassador has left Russia.
The lord mayor of London presided
over great mass meeting called in Lon
don, Saturday, TO protest against Mr..
Glatlstone's plans for Ireland. Sir John
Lubbock, Liberal member of Parliament
for London University, proposed reso-
luton condemning Mr.. Gladstone, and
it was adopted unanimously by the great
audience.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07
Lynn'sTroubles Settled.

The following settlement has been effect
ed between the kccne Bros and the
knights of Labor. embracing tic entire
difficulties in Lynn and SkoWhcgan, Me ,
on the following term. which were writ
ten and submitted by Mr.. W. &. l.
kccue -
/. We eo@nilc the knights Of Labor
in Maine. :. We Willaceordto the knights
Of Labor the victory on the present qurN-
ton at i9.ue 3. We will take all the
men discharged at SkoWhrgan back, and
Keep them, aud they shall stand in the
same relation to II, and our business H. if
nothing bad happened /. We viii adopi
arbitration as Il method of settling all
differences that ni5bt arise hereafter
=. We will furnish all of our Lynn employ
es work g. We will not discriminate
against any of them, either in Maine or
lynn. I. Tin discharged certain men at
Skowhc@an shall bc lcftto the decision of
the Knights of Labor Of Maine, three men,
one of them Mr.. Phillips and We will
abide their decision.
kEINE BROTHERS.
ions H. WALL.
PETER MCGEoI'Gu.
Lots {. r. SCnIElBIE.
Executive committee, b. \. -. X. Of l..
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07
A Sharp Connecticut Man.

Your Connecticut man is usually sharp
at bargain when he give his mind to it..
A Waterbury weekly newspaper made an
inyariablc rule to charge 81 cash down
for years subscription, and Sl.25 when
the subscriber was in arrears. One SUBJ
scriber was three weeks behind when he
went to renew his SUBSCRIPTION the other
day He offered his dollar and was told
that 81 % was the price. ''I'll stop my
paper" said the subscriber. Here are
twelve cents owe you for the three pa
pcrs." After the editor had pocketed the
twelve cents the subscriber handed out
the same dollar and said he guessed he'd
subscribe for year. He saved just thir-
teen cents by the operation. He is Is
years old.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-04-07
NOTICE.

All those who propose to teach in the town of
Skowhegan the present year, are hereby mott.
fed that the experimenting school committee
will be in session ut the High-school Building.
on saturday, the first day OF May to examine
candidates, and grant certificates
We desire to call the attention of those pro
posing to teach, to All Act OF the Legislator of
1885. which reads as follows; No certificate
shall be granted my person to teach in the
public schools OF Of this State after the fourth
day Of July lSss, who In. not p tssed satisf &c
tory examination In HISTOLOGY and hygiene,
drink, slimulnn ami narcotics upon the
human system.
A. PATTEN,
l. ID. MILLER
EFF. DANFORrH,
s. s. School Committee OF Skoweegau
Skowhegan, April, 7th, 1875.
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