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The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

Ter with them IN regard 10 their value
as food. Lard and butter are largely
mixed with this oil. This oil is not
ready digested and assimilated by the
digestive organs, but acts as an irri-
tant to the bowels and produces flux
in man and beast. 1t will sustain life
in itself and prevent starvation were
person so situated that they could get
nothing else to eat, for we know that
the lowest forms of animal and vegeta-
BILE substances are capable of sustaining
human and animal life, but the time
has not yet arrived in this extensive
and prosperous country when human
beings are compelled to select the in
ferior substance of nature for the su-
perior. Very small quantities of cot
ton-seed meal given to horses or cat
tie will give them active diarrhea, or
what farmers call 'scours," unless
mixed with four times its measure Of
meal or bran. just here l would re-
mark that the bran seems to have the
same tendency to make the hair of the
animals sleek that the oil has to make
the skin of the ebony race, producing
what we might call physiological
phenomenon. Its tendency seems
to build up the oil glands
OF the skin rather than
bone and muscle. Old farmers
know and have often remarked this;
they have also noticed its want Of
strengthening properties. As a food
for human beings, its unpleasant odor,
if nothing else, would Danish it from
the kitchen. All cooks both ignorant
and artistic, say they can smell it when
put in bread, as soon as the stove door
is opened, no matter how much lard
may be mixed with it. As an economic
measure l have some doubts, as the
oil is relatively higher than lard. l
am satisfied no board of health would
recommend it as suitable food for
human beings. In comparison with
olive oil, which has so often been done
by its advocates, as parallel, there is
nothing to be gained.
The inhabitants of Southern France
use the olive oil in large quantities
with their black bread. but they use it
pretty much as we do molasses or
sirup, they also eat largely of beef.
They are represented as hale, hearty
and Industrious class of laborers,
There is no comparison between the
two oils as to their savory qualities.
We would be glad to get it unadulter-
ated with cotton-seed oil Perhaps
when it is admitted free, we will be
able to enjoy it as of yore on our
salids, and give it to our babies an a
gentle purgative.
/ am not dealing with these SUBJ
stances as commercial products or
fertilizers. though l might do SO al
have some experience with them in
that direction. Will leave this for the
agriculturist aud politician.-Cor. Lit
tie Rock Democrat
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01
Remember.

ALLcocK's are the only genuine Porous
PLAsTERs. They act quickly and with GER
tainty, and can be worn for weeks without
causing pain or inconvenience. They are
invaluable in cases of Spinal Weakness,
Kidney and Pulmonary Difficulties, Ma
laria, Ague Cake, Liver Complaint, Dys-
pepsia, Strains, Rheumatism, Lumbago,
Eciatica, Heart, Spleen and Stomach
Troubles, and all local pains.
Beware of limitations, and do not be de-
ceived by Misrepresentation Ask for
ALLcoCK's, and let no explanation or
solicitation induce you to accept substi-
tute.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

Mrs. Hendricks was entertaining
some ladies at a select little five clock
tea, and Bobby, who had been excep-
tionally well behaved, was in high
feather.
MA" he said, politely. as refresh
ments were being served. may have
some tongue, please?"
There isn't any tongue, Bobby"
That's funny" commented Bobby.
II heard pa say there wor'd be lots Of
it"-N. \, Sua.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01
HERE AND THERE.

Have you good ram, one that
will improve the flock? If not, better
be looking about for one. A good ram
will increase the value of the next crop
of lambs many per cent.
I'm brining butter, we would say to
correspondent, use brine that is
made by adding as much salt to the
water as it will dissolve. Wash the
granules and then add the brine.
Benton County, Tenn, has the best
tobacco crop she has had since the
war. Many of our farmers think they
will make 1000 pounds to the acre.
Benton Vidette.
i'm ventilating the milk-house the
pure air should be admitted at the bot
tom; that is, near the ground, and
lime in the milk-room will help to in
sure dryness and purity.
The tobacco barn of Sam Hender-
son, in Christian County, KY, was
burned recently, with 1000 pounds to-
bacco. Also the barn of James Cole
man, near Newstead, with one-fourth
of his crop.
Tab. about farmers not having
plenty! Why, down in Hopkins Coun-
ty, KY, they go to town for their
friends with a one-horse vehicle, but
after feasting them on the fat of the
land 1t takes double team to return
them.
M;llar1 Ro,,f poap Topoocfar Ku
threshed 368k bushels of wheat from .
7-acre field, being 81 bushels per acre.
There were also 80 shocks of corn in
the field when he sowed the wheat, the
space occupied by which amounted to
at least quarter of an acre.
"A few years ago State Geologiss
Proctor nearly set Eastern Kentucky
to work digging up her mountains in
search of diamonds. Now he is about
to set Southern Kentucky dipping the
streams dry in search of pearls. What
nextp
Few objects are more to be pitied
than the highway COW. Her fare is
scanty, and her lot hardship and
abuse. She must steal or starve. Do
not put the dog on her. and club her
numerically, but resolve that you will
vote to enforce the law against ami
mails running at large. Prevention is
better than cure.
When planting peach trees have
them of several varieties. in order that
the fruit in the peach orchard may not
ripen at once. Troth's early and Early
Crawford, followed by Oldmixon, with
Stump the World and Late Crawford
for late supply, would be proper So
lection. Among the varieties may be
mentioned the Smock and Morris white,
which are also excellent
The Bartlett seems to be the king
of the pears. The Secke and Clapp's
Favorite come next, with the Law
renee and other late pears, which are
sweeter and better adapted for cam
ming, following. The sub-acid of tn q
Bartlett and Clapp, and also their
muslxy odor, place them in advance as
favorites- Young pear trees should
not be allowed to bear until they era II
least four or i've years old
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01
If Remote from Medical Help,

Doubly essentials it that you should be pro-
vided with some reliable family medicine.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the best of
its class, remedying thoroughly as it does
such common ailments as indigestion, con-
stipation and biliousness, and affording safe
and speedy help in malarial cases, rheuma-
tism and inactivity of the kidneys.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

SOME politicians say that whisky /.
the best thing for pushing canvass. Oh
the contrary, wind is the best thing, as AM
yachtsman will tell you Burlington Fro
Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

A PAwNBRoKER having joined a temper.
ance society, it was remarked that there
need be no fear of his not keeping thu
pledge.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

FREE! A 3-foG. French Glass, Oval
CHANTS ONLY. R.W .TAssIIL & Co, Chicago
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

A wELL-KSowN physician says that the
brain is not an organ absolutely essential
to life. The same may be truthfulIy said
of the hand-orRan. Bazar.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

II you want to find out what q great and
wide doubt permeates your fellow-man
,ust get black eye. Then attempt TO ex-
plain it.-Phtddelphfd Cal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

Is PRIcKLY ASH BrrrERs good for any
thingl Read what Frank Griggsbv, OF
Dodge City, Kas., says: !" For three years
suffered from disease that my physicians
pronounced incurable. My friends had
given me up to die, when was induced to
try your remedy. I took it for three months
and have gained SO pounds in weight Am
q well man and Prickly Ash Bitters saved
my life. am under lifelong obligations to
this medicine, and will never cease to rec
ommend itn
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

THE facetious father of pair Of twil
babies complained that although they fille'
the house with music he could not tell on
heir from another.-BinQhdmtln Re1alblican
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

THERE Is no duty on plaster Of Parii
when you wear the plaster for q veal
back, or wear it for two weeks back
either-Texds SfftinOs.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

WHEN q dog growls over his food yor
may know that he likes it When maj
growls you may know that he DOESN'T
Boston TrdueIer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

END MEN = chiropodists, phrenologists
and undertakers-Puck
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

WrrH defaulters it is fly-time at any ses
son Of the year.-Boston Post
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

LAWYERS ought to be good poets; they
write lots of s'versus."-Roch<ster Post.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
rhompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

LEMON juice Is cordially recommended
for one kind Of felon; the penitentisry for
the other.-B0st0n Budget.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

PAY heed to the idle rumor. Some day
the Idle roomer may fail to pay his room
rent-N. o. Picav1tae.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

is supported by stock Wester
Pgotrmdn-
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

LIVESTOCK SHIPPERS AND FEEDERS
Read ad. of c. c. Daily & Co. other column.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

An Indian warwhoop IL not q 8 eu1
thing Pittsburgh Chronicle
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

THE bill collector is the man who makes
Q due Investigation Pittsburgh Chronicle
Te!e0rdph
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

CHECK Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

A SWELL thing In hats-the humming
head after q spree.-Hotel Mad
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

IT assists family man considerably In
keeping cool 70 take ice. but It makes him
not wheH be gets the bill. -MsssAoHt zhss-
5i6r,
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

While am not going to take issue
with scientists on the chemical coustit-
ueats Of these substances. l must aif-
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

The end of a stock company-divid eno-
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

DESIGNING man-architects -Tyms.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01

HOTEL KEEPERS declare that q great
many men get away by the fire-escape to
escape being fred out below.-Bost0n Post.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-01


and eight pounds of washed wool to
the fleece was pretty big yarn. We
had as good sheep, and only got three
or four pounds, and we did not see how
it was; in fact, we did not believe it at
all. A fat wether. two or three years
old. that would weigh 125 to 200
pounds after shearing, and bring $6 or
$S, was little too big yarn to be be-
lieved. Any way, it cost too much to
raise it; there could be no money in il.
And so we grow more and more dis
gusted with sheep, and grow poorer
and poorer. We growl and complain,
and find fault with dog laws, and wool
buyers, and woolen manufacturers. and
politicians, and Congress, and swear
we will quit trying to raise sheep, even
if mutton is selling for IS per 100
pounds, and some men getting 81 per
fleece for their wool, and mutton lambs
Sc. 75 per 100 pounds, and if our farms
grow poor unless we keep sheep to eat
up cheap feeds that would otherwise go
to waste. and clean up fence corners
and briars and weeds. No, we win
quit the business and let the whole
thing go to thunder. We can't make
money out of sheep like we used to,
and we won't try, that is all.-Cor.
Farm and Fireside.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
A DANGEROUS DRUG
That Seems to i,e IL Popular Fad
in MINNEAPOLIS.

Anti-pyrine is the latest fashionable
remedy for sick headache. 1t isn't Il
harmless drug, either, as one might
think, Judging from the quantities con-
Sumed. Nobody knows who made it
fashionable; probably it was brought
into prominence by some restless ifdi-
vidual VINO had tired of common drugs
like opium, choral. bromide or aconite.
People must have drugs. There is a
sort OF nnwritten law that one may
0yereat, overWUrk or indulge in any
fashionable excess, and few grains Of
some drug will make the deficit all
right. Some of the victims of nervous
prostration are becoming just lite
doubtful of the eXpediency of using
drugs and narcotics. Sad experience
makes them dIStruStful. but they are in
hopeless minority. A number of phF-
sicians recently tested the virtues ofs
anti-pyrine as safeguard against sea-.
sickness. About twenty of them started
on q voyage. each armed with a capsule
Of anti-pyrlne. They intended to enjoy
themselves like OLD salts, but after the
first Dight out they arose as limp and
detected a lot of victims as ever were
seen. There was verdict against anti
pyrine. 1t was unanimous verdict,
too.
But the new drug really does give
temporary relief to sick headache, but
it's fashionable, and that settles the
question of utility. Then there's the
consolation that when people get tired
OF drugs they can turn to mental sci
ehce tor consolation and renewed
health. Mental science is step in adj
vance of other fads. because if it does
no good it at least does no harm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
A MOTLEY MIXTURE.
The Singular Composition of the
Incoming Council.

me singular Composition OF the
Incoming Council.
The new council will be very vica-
, rious sort of body. 1t will be motley
TO Il degree. Every age. race, religious
belief and occupation will be repre-
| scented. Preacher and rumseller will
mingle in committee work. Lawyer
and client, farmer, grocer, hardware
dealer and llverymen will hustle to-
gether. The farmer element predomi-
mates. and it is little singular that, of a
city council five should be out and out
farmers. The makeup of the new
body, which has never been given, is as
follows:
The First ward trinity will be con-
SpicuOuS as the only Democratic dele
CATION in council. They are all new
men. John McGoWan is contractor, a
bright young man and very popular.
Frederick Breeshaber has always been
a German leader in local politics, and
engineers liquid refreshment parlOr
Joseph Ingenhutt is landed capitalist,
whose spare time has been putin on the
park commission.
Vernon Nj. Smith is the new Second
warder. He manipulates loans and
pieces insurance. Ed NJ. Johnson. the
lawyer, and Fred G. BarroWs, the law
yer, are familior faces.
Unless the recount makes change.
John A. Gilman. the big contractor, will
own the only familiar Third ward face.
George A. Durham is a liveryman and
wood dealer, and Charles z. EnStead is
house painter.
E. G. Potter, of the Fourth waad. is a
dealer in onions, apples and other prod
uce in the commission line. Emerson
Cole is banker and lumber dealer, and
S. Is. LOye harnesSmaker.
G. Z. Lowell. of the Fifth, is a wealthy
real estate dealer - and capitalist.
Thomas Downs. one OF, the old famil-
lars, is a stone contractor and builder.
and H. W. Brazie is the well-known po-
litical doctor.
Christ Ellingsen, of the Sixth, is an
undertaken. Samuel Hunter is an arts
tocratic plumber, and John A. SWan-
son green grocer.
John III. Parry, of the Seventh, is
grocer. Ole 2. Hatten an employe of
the ear werks, and John Nj. Meloy an
artistic photographer.
Melvin Grimes. of the Eighth, is a
hardware dealer, ID. S. Thompson a
contractor and John G. Sterling real
estate baron.
j. H. Brodish, of the Ninth, is an at
tOrney, Herman Vogt brick manufact-
urer, and Erik Rhode a paintmaker.
f. A. Schwartz and Vincent Reeve
are tied in the Tenth ward; Schwartz is
Il health inspector, and Reeve, the pres
ent alderman. gardener. William j.
Bursell is the first preacher ever elected
to council. Ben III. Billings is brick
maker.
John A. Blichfeldt. of the Eleventh, is
a grocer. Otto Fultz is foreman in the
Milwaukee shops, and Jay Phillips is a
liveryman.
William B. Woodward, of the Twelfth
ward, is carriage dealer, John E. Van
derwarker a lawyer, and Abram S.
Adams farmer.
d. d. Farnsworth, of the Thirteenth,
is farmer, James s. Gray market
gardener, and George H. Warren a
dealer in pine lands.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18

dictation or be ruled out. As the poet
says: "'TiS true, It's pity, and pity
It's. It's true" Lam afraid that my fair
theorist will always keep her present
name, il she persists in waiting to see
her plan carried out Another says:
''Of course, it's natural for woman to
look TO some man for sympathy and
protection, if one conld only be sure of
/ tting the right article. The ideal man
is a scarce article, and / don't propose
to marry for the sake OF iIaving house
to keep in order. Then, after all, there
are other companions, a bird or cat
poodle, for instance, is ever affection
ate and faithful. Then they are always
silent, oh! SO deliciously silent" |
wonder if every woman who cherishes
poodle holds him in as high esteem as
the correspondent just quoted?
All the answers were quite candid.
The writer's seemed to have no pfeju
dice toward the masculine element, but
simply expressed it as their opinion
that marriage was not the sole end and
aim of existence, as one remarked:
Marriage is good, hut not SO good as
the sum of many other things"
EVA GAY.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
BECOMES AN Arr.
Store Window Dressers Who Draw
Good Salaries.

Looking into store windows is a fav-
orite. amusement with grown people,
as well as with children. The shop
windows present SO fascinating an ap-
pearance that a person may be par
doned for lingering few moments to
gaze upon the latest creations of fashion
and art. Window decorating has be-
come a regu AZ trade, and person who
has become an expert in that business
can readily find employment. A glance
into the jewelers. window shows a back
ground of plush in some aesthetic tint.
Over this are scattered precious stones,
some set. and others polished. but 'un-
set. making rivers and pools of rainbow
tints. AT another necklaces, rings and
bracelets are set off Ly a crimson back
ground. The dry goods stores show
their best bargains and latest
styles in the IN st seductive man
ner. It's so cunsoling to admire
all the pretty trifles and plan JUST
which ones we would have if we only
had the casll-''ave there's the rub" a
clothing store in this city lately im-
ported or made up an English dude.
who stood in the window and tried on
all styles of OvercoatS, explaining, bvI
gestures, their merits to an array OF
wax figures who sat around in graceful
attitudes. Those figures were as hard
to please as some customers. They lust
stared into space and never moved a
muscle. They were SO calm and im-
passive. A more appreciative audiencei
gathered outside the windows, applaud,
ing and laughing at the novel sight. In
Omaha beautiful young lady walks
about in the, window of dry goods
store and shows how nicely ladies'.
wraps look upon her well-nigh perfect
figure. It's amusing for the people and
good advertisement for the store.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
woMEN's CHIRoGRAPHY.
Why Minneapolis Mail Carriers
Know tsirI'S Letters.

Know tsirPS Letters.
A recent writer has said that glance
through mail carriers bundle OF let
tiers would show large number written
by women. and these could be easily
distinguished by their careless appears
ance, even if there were no distinctive
features about them. That statement.
hints rather broadly that women are
careless. An attempt is made to teach
letter-writing in the common school
course, but the result is scarcely edlfy-i
ing. Children want to exercise their
inventive Faculties in seeing how far
they can depart from the conventional
style prescribed by the teacher. From;
later contact with the world boys usu-
ally learn that neatnesS and precision.
III letter writing are at a higher prem
lam than careless originality. Girls;
after leaving school, usually get a train
ing in society, which doesn't tend to.
correct faults acquired at school. Per-
haps that is one reason why most women
write in careless style. A STATIONERY
says: "Women. as rule, are quite
particular to select the latest style in
paper and envelopes. This heavy crepe
paper without lines has been popular
tor tile past two years. Of course no
person can write legibly OH such paper,
but the ladies pronounce it just too ex-.
quiSite."
The angular or English style, affected
by many, serves as good a purpose as a
cipher. for no person. except the init
ated can read it. After all. the mecflan-
zeal appearance of letter matters
little. Many people have such an IN
genious Wy OF ignoring your question
and leaving out exactly what you want
to know. If letter gives one glimpse.
of the writer's true personality, almost
any other fault is easily overlooked
Such letters are always welcome, but
the persons who can write them are
like angels visits. few and far between.
An authority says that hasty ami care
less expression of Thought are hardly
eXcusaole, because we are always sup
posed to take sufficieni time to write.
to q friend who is at all worthy If re-
membrance. Also that the StereOtyped
apology "hoping you will excuse a poor
pen, etc." is no longer admissible. be-
cause good writing materials are cheap
and readily obtained.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
Fun Into the Ground.

He was Tribune canvasser, and he
evidently wasn't proud of the fact, but
ne was obliged to tell what he wanted d,
so he said to the business man, Don't
you want to subscribe for our paper?
You noticed, didn't you, that we ran
eleven special trains the day after cleo
tion?" At the words ''eleven special
trains" wild. insane glare came into
the business mans eyes. He seized the
canvasser by the neck and kicked him
out into the street. "l'll be hanged"
he growled, IF don't murder the next
one that says eleven special trains to
me. If those trains don't stop pretty
soon they'll be run into the ground"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
Caught in the Act.

The city detectives are having their
hands full just at present taking care
of the hobos and toughs with which the
city is infested just at present. In
spectors Howard, Doyle and Lawrence
were coming down from the municipal
court, yesterday afternoon, after giving
evidence against half a dozen petty
thieves, when they saw four men en-
gagged i'll row in the alley across the
conflict they found that three notorious
toughs were trying to mold I'D am
Englishman, thinking he had some
money in his pocket. The Englishmar
was ''getting it in the neck,'' SO TO
speak, when the detectives arrived.
After sharp fight two of the men who
were doing the holding up were lodged
in the lookup.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
Got Off Easily.

Henry Ross, young man with care
worn look, was arraigned in the, police
court yesterday on a charge of Stealing
coonskin overcoat from Theodore
Lansing and pawning the same. Tie
young man claimed that lie had pawnafl
the coat to get money with which It'd
send a friend to Wilmar. The evidence
showed that after getting thes money
Ross had made the rounds Of ads
reputable locality. and had spent the
few remaining cents for -bfead for his
family Judge Bailey let him off with
a fine of $40.