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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-08-31
The Decay of "spanking."

Among the good old customs which
are falling into disuse that of spanking
the coming generation into behaving
itself is leading the procession. There
are no such spankings now as there
used to be in my time. and / am
sorry for it. Things in the spank line
are certainly degenerating along with
the drama, the flavor of Strawberries
and phenomenal weather, as the years
60 by. Children just entering the
heated base-burning epoch to spank
hood now have NERVES" and must be
humored. They get to baking and
slrullking. and the family physician is
called in when the good old housewife
remedy Of warm application Of slip
per e all that i needed. 4 Chicago In
~ 0oean.
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INGENIOUS sEocARs

Two Incidents That for Their Ingenuity
Stand Unrivaled.
Have you ever been accosted In the
street by seedy, dilapidated indi-
vidual with q luminous nose and .
husky voice. who opened on you some
thing in this style: EXCUSE me, sir.
but could l have few minutes CONVEX
sation with you? / have not always
been thu" etc. OF course you have.
You know in minute that he is . pro-
fessional beer worker. You have some
respect for the haggard, brawny fellow
who says frankly: II am hungry and
thirsty" and seldom let him go empty
handed. There are two incidents that
occur to me that for their ingenuity
stand unrivaled. The first one oc-
CURED at Chicago a year ago last
winter. The writer. in company with
. friend, was standing one Sunday
evening on the steps Of the Clarendon
Hotel when very tough-looking man
approached with . weeks growth Of
beard on his face and said: II am q
thief. have just been released from
Joliet prison. / want ten cents for .
drink, ten more for a bed, ten for .
cocktail in the morning. and ten for .
sandwich. forty cents in all Ny
recommend is nothing extra, I am
aware. Talk quick, will you give it,
or shall / have to try furtherP" The
supreme cheek Of the man gained him
the amount asked. The other incident
was in Union Square Park. New York,
- . party Of US were coming from the
theater. We were stopped by . ragged
individual with . small kitten in his
arms. He opened the conversation
immediately and said: Gents, maybe
you think am going to spar you for
money, but / amt l am not hungry
or thirsty and have q place to sleep.
but / have no cash. want q few PEN
mics, not for myself, but to buy some
milk for this poor little starving CIT.
which found Drying in this park"
The party IVES for . moment stunned.
but amid roars OF laughter purse Of
nearly . dollar was collected and given
to the guardian Of the kitten----Albany
On. ~ Argua
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-08-31
LOVE AND REASON.

The Latter Always Fless Upon the APP
pearancs Of the Former.
One day the Deity gave grand en-
tertainment for the angelic spirits in
the heavenly falls. In rushing whirl
all moved TO the sound OF sphere
waltz over azure floors. This presented
q magnificent, . glorious picture. and
the dear Lord looked down with grace
from his throne on the sight. Only q
grand. earnest woman, with pale cheeks
and dark hair, attired in a plain white
wooden dress with train, stood apart
from the joyful ones like one lost in q
dream, with q gloomy stare on her face.
just then the door opened and belated
guest appeared.
She was blooming, well-developed
lady, Of medium height, beaming with
joy, in magnificent garnet velvet
dress, fan Of ostrich feathers and
ivory in her hand, the costliest dia-
monds around her neck and in her ears
and hair. 4 A sweet. Intoxicating fra
GRANGE surrounded her. She smiled
. entering. aud when she smiled the
G<els rejoiced.
It was Love. All surrounded her and
kissed her and sought her favor. Only
the tall. pale lady gave sudden start.
a. II In fear. Utteriug low scream
she stretched out her hand in supplica-
ton for the others to keep of. and
without taking leave of the company
she hurried out with quick step to
the little portal on the other end of the
hall and disappeared.
Love noticed this. 'Ah. that Is re.
ally too bad. she said. with contracted
brow, and stepping before the throne
she began: Have you seen what has
just happened? In such manner that
lady insults me constantly, and must
beg you to furnish me with satisfac-
ton. Be it that want to enter hui
man heart in which she abides-or that
we meet elsewhere-as soon as she
spies me she fees from me as though /
were spirit of revenge and ruin. and
l have never hurt her 10 the least. / do
not know her, or even her name. Who
IL she, at any rate?"
The Lord smiled in his mild way.
believe that yonder person fees from
you." he replied.
'But whyw asked Love. "Am I
such q repulsive creatureP AL the
world is overjoyed wherever l appear
and only She"
"You really, then, do not know her!'
asked the Lord.
mo"
"And you would know what her
name tsp"
II beg you to tell me it."
well, 1t is Reason. From the Ger
man.
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AN INTERESTING GROUP.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, james Russell
Lowell and Margaret DelAnd.
Crossing the Boston public gardens
fortnight ago my attention was at
tracted to two gentlemen, who had
stopped and were watching with in
terest the playful antics of some SPAR
rows sporting in the water, dipping
their wings in the cold surface bracing
themselves for what was probably their
first bath of the season in northern
chimes. The eyes of the shorter Of the
two men twinkled merrily a. he pointed
out the birds with the end Of his cane
to his more sedate companion. Gen.
uine glee and interest was written on
the features of the little gentleman as
he followed the frolicsome birds at
play, and for several minutes he stood
there indulging in q constant running
comment. Occasionally he would break
out in q hearty laugh as one bird at
tempted to force his mate into the
water.
The face Of the other gentleman be-
tokened only an ordinary interest and
apparently failed to join in the more
boyish glee OF his companion. 1t was
beautiful spring morning, but the
coat collar of the taller gentleman was
turned up, short coat Of light mate
rial thrown open characterized the
dress of bis companion Of shorter
stature. Suddenly a pleasant faced
young lady approached the couple
from behind, and with a light and
merry Playful little creatures. are
they not?" made her presence known.
The little gentleman turned quickly,
and with hearty, boyish laugh,
stepped forward and shook the hands
of the newcomer. The more stately
gentleman mechanically stretched for
ward a gloved hand. It was an in
teresting group-Dr. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, light of heart and with all the
youthful ardor of a boy on FIRST beau
tifuI spring morning; James Russell
Lowell, stately, cold looking and
stopped of shoulders: Margaret De-
land, fresh of face and erect of car
rage. 1 was sorry when the trio
moved away toward Beacon street.
Cor. Philadelphia Times.
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FOR WOMEN HEADERS.

CONDENSED Notes nom E0folxn ana amer.
lean Fashion Centers.
Soft silk is the proper material for
tea gowns now.
Marquise laces are dividing popular
favor with chantilly.
A novelty for sporting maidens Is the
new ribbon-laced tennis belt.
Silk mitts of black or of tan color will
be much worn this summer.
White crepe cloth is now used in
pretty combinations with surah or
china silk. sitf
An odd jewelry craze has just struck
Paris. The ladies there are wearing
big loops of gold in their ears-''creole
earrings" they are called.
There are only two women living
who have gowns embroidered with
real pearls. They are Queen Marg-
harita, of Italy and Mrs. Bonanza
Mackay.
Long wraps, for carriage wear or for
travelling purposes. are made up very
stylishly in carnels hair. surah, cash.
mere, mohair, pongee, beige or corah.
Black gowns are often relieved with
touches of color here and there, EN-
broidery in soft dull cashmere tints is
considered the best thing wherewith to
brighten them.
Elegant full-dress garments are of
chantilly, escurial and Spanish lace,
and are decorated with watteaus of
lace, passementerie, or ribbons. Some
have ruches of lace carried across the
shoulder.
For the tennis field ladies will wear
the blouse basque, in preference to the
d-fashioned sailor. The back of the
blouse is fitted to the figure but allowed
to fall full at the front and is laced
with cords.
In arranging the trimming upon a
bonnet, care must be taken that the
outlines of the shape are preserved.
The tiny frames can easily be smoth-
cred in ribbons, laces or flowers. and
their prettiness entirely destroyed.
A novelty in hair-dressiug is revi-
val of the old revolutionary style. The
hair is woven into one large braid.
which is carried from the nape of the
neck to the extreme top of the head.
1t is not pretty couture, and proves
most trying to all but the very pref
test of women.
The parasol is slightly larger than
heretofore. 1t has a paragon frame
and along, slender handle, topped with
silver or gold that is often set with
jewels. Some very snowy ones are
made pagoda-shaped or draped with
net. tulle, gauze, or lace. A new fancy
is to have lace trimming under the silk
but none outside.
Paris milliners predict that ribbon
will soon get the better of flowers as
the trimming for stylish hats. 1t 10
used in all widths, from the '.baby" up
to ten inches. and appears in the rich
est weayes and the most daring yet
artistic color combinations. Where
ribbon is combined with flower trim
ming, very narrow velvet is oftenest
used. of color to match the dominant
hue of the blossoms. Chicago News.
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SO sadly missed: Mabelle-s.Pspa,
dear, do you think the home nest would
be very lonely and desolate IL your
little birdie girl went away from itp''
Papa-"Say, Nab. has young Sprig-
gins proposed at last?" Eyes, papa"
"Good. He has got cool fifty thou
sand in his own name. and old Sprig-
gins will give him as much more when
you're married. You're in luck. Yes,
my child, we shall miss our little girl
sadly when she goes from US, but I
would not be so selfish as to keep her
with me always Go. my darling, go
and be happy with the man you love"
Time.
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SCIENTIFIC GOLD MINING.

The Chemist and the Engineer Must Az.
sist the Capitalist.
Gold-mining is in many minds still
associated with q nannel-shirted, long,
booted. gambling class Of doubtful
manners, who, with pick, shovel and
pan found fortunes in the hill streams
Of the far West or Of the land of the
kangaroo. But this race of miners 10
rapidly becoming as extinct as the red
skin OF California or the black boy Of
Australia. As the superficial deposits
which attracted the pioneers were ex-'
hausted, the aid of machinery and
science became essential. and a new or
der Of things began, introducing the
capitalist, the chemist and the en-
gineer. Moreover, in their haste to
get rich, and with their rough-and-
ready appliances, the early diggers
only worked the richest ground and
passed over tons-acres-of stun that,
with modern methods, would pay hand.
somely.
To convey an idea Of the perfection
which has been attained in some of the
processes of to-day, one illustration
viii suffice. During quarters (three
months) working last year of the allu-
vial deposits of Daylesford. Victoria.
some $3.50 tons OF gravel were treated
and gave an average yield of IS! grains
troy of gold from each ton of gravel.
That Is to say, OF all this enormous
mass OF material dug up, passed
through the apparatus and redepos-
tied, only one eighteen hundred and
fourteenth part was Of value, the other
ISIS parts being useless. In other
words. suppose an acre of land fifteen
feet deep to be turned over. broken up
to the most minute proportions, and
bodily removed, in order that it might
be made to yield up hidden treasure
In the form Of fine dust, the whole of
which could be easily held in q small
coal scuttle. And this was accom-
plished presumably at a cost which
left reasonable margin Of profit.
= These results are altogether unpar.
alleled in any other kind OF metal
mining. As a rule. the metal or its ore
forms the bulk of the mass treated.
Thus, iron often constitutes 75 per cent.
Of the mineral, lead IS to 81 per cent,
copper Is to SO per cent. and silver IS
to 30 Per cent. while the gold In the
case quoted only amounted to .000ll8,
or little over one-ten thousandth part
Of per cent-Gentlemen's Magazine.
Cripple-"I am entitled to pom
sion, but I'm not going to apply for
one = Friend-"You are generous"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-03-28
Garget.


Garget is a very prevalent disease in
the best COWS, and is easily provoked
by some simple neglect or oversight.
1t is more prevalent in the winter than
in the summer because the cows are
fed more upon grain then and are
more easily attacked by innammatory
diseases. The greatest care should be
exercised in increasing the food OF
cows, for the limit OF all but few is
readily reached, and to overpass this
is to bring on an attack of innamma-
ton of the udder. Usually indigestion
precedes this, and the indigestion pass
es unnoticed until it is too late. Con-
sequently, great watchfulness is re-
quired in feeding cows, and the better
they are and the more responsive
to rich feeding, the more this
vigilance is needed. Veterinary sur
geons vary in their treatment of this
disorder, basing il on mistaken the
DRY. The use of iodine is frequently
advised while the nature of this drug
is such as to make it quite the reverse
absorption tends to destroy the dis
eased glandular substance and to de-
crease the milking capability Of the
udder; thus, while it may prevent in
jury in one way, it is injurious in an
osler. The very substance OF the
udder b. which the milk is produced
is absorbed and destroyed in part and
the gland subjected to atrophy or
shrinkage Of its substance. So that
in a case OF this kind the use of iodine
in any form is TO be avoided.
Garget consists of general fever, with
iuiiammatory complications in the
udder. Treatment which will subdue
both is the best. Consequently no
local applications alone are to be de-
pended upon. but the general condi-
ton should be relieved by cooling
medicines and febrifuge. A simple
cooling alternative medicine, such as
a pound of epson salts, given at the
onset, is usually effective, and after ii
One-ounce doses of hyposulphite of
soda daily for a few days will afford
full relief An application of tincture
of lObelia. with as much glycerine
mixed. to the hardened glands with
gentle, continued rubbing and knead-
ing. has been recommended by we'll
known veterinarian, but this should
only be used subsequently to the cooling
laxative above mentioned. which is re-
quired to make this local application
effective. N. Y. Times.
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The Prince of Detectives.

Inspector Byrnes is rather hand
some man, although he wears his black
derby little too low on his forehead
and keeps his hands in his overcoat
pockets. Those who have got their
imaginations of the typical sleuth
hound from the dime novel would not
take the Inspector for the leading de-
tective of America. He does not go
along the street noising for clews. but
brushes along like any other good ctti-
zen who had an hour to kill on the
busy streets Of New York. InspeS tor
Byrnes has, however, keen
eye. which you may have no.
ticed just under the brim
Of his hat, by which it was shaded. He
is rather tall, is well built and dresses
neatly. with the exception OH shoes.
which are generally heavy and pro-
tected by very thick soles, such as
members of the police force of Balti-
more wear. He is a cool-looking man,
very approachable, kind to interiors,
and in conversation interesting. He
has reached the summit by command
ing the greatest detective force in the
country with eminent ability, by form
ing a literary copartnership with
Julian Hawthorne, and selling his ex-
periences as a detective at a good fig
ure. He is popular with the press.
which is a great thing. Y. Cor.
Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-03-28
Causes of Poultry Diseases.

One of the commonest plaques of the
fowl-keeper is the scurvy. II is really
no easy matter to keep flock of fowls
clear of it, for sooner or later it will
peep out here and there in spite OF all
precautions which may be used. The
greatest cause is usually dampness in
their quarters or runs, and can often
be remedied. II filth is permitted &c
accumulate in the nests or coops. the
fowls will be sure to show this disease.
1t can be cured by pouring kerosene
oil over the affected parts But better
remedy. though not quite as quickly
applied. is to make a salve of lard
and flower of sulphur, and rub or
once or twice. The universal use Of
corn is the cause of nine-tenths of the
soft-sheiled eggs. leg-weaizness and
other ailments. Ii is too heating and
fattening fed alone. Oyster shells AND
bone meal will not help matters, as
they act mechanically, the same as
gravel and einders. and no amount oil
them will assist a corn-fed hen to lay
hard-shelled eggs, or q young chick to
grow sound bones. The cOrn-fed horses
OF the West are VIGOROUSLY weak ir
this respect. and the breaking and
swapping OF bones is not an infrequeni
occurrence there.-Farm, Field and
Stockman-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-03-28
COACHES FOR CORPSES.
Gorgeous Cars Designed to Transport the
Dead In BuenOs Ayres.

Gorgeous Cars Designed to Transport the
Dead In BuenOs Ayres.
The Brill Car Works, OF Philadel-
phia, have recently finished three steel
cars designed to transport the dead i'll
Buenos Ayres. The cars are unique
in construction, and are the first of the
kind made in this country. They are
first, second and third class, the first
beh ? designed to carry the body of a
wealthy individual, the last the
corpse of pauper. The first-class
car is very handsome. The body is a
rich black toned with purple, with
passion flowers painted on the sides.
The windows are of French plate glass.
The seats, folding up against the sides.
are upholstered in black plush, and
the window curtains are black cloth
trimmed with gold bullion.
In the forward end OF the car is an
altar, with silver cross and cande-
labra, while on either side the altar
are cathedral purple-stained glass
windows. The interior Of the car is
finished in white and gold. The metal
work is nickel plated and handsome
in design. On the top nine large sable
plumes are placed. The other cars
are much simpler and palmer in
design, and the third-class car has
merely row of shelves for the cof-
fins. These cars are intended to run
on the street-car tracks in Buenos
Ayres, and will be switched off on a
side track nearest the house of tho
dead person. The body is carried on
a bier to the car. placed inside, the
mour aers seat themselves around,
horses are attached ana the car pro-
ceeds on its way to the cemetery.
This custom is adopted in the City OF
Mexico and in some cities of Central
America The only parallel among
northern nations is the dead train
which leaves the Gard du Nord in
Paris at five o'clock every morning.
carrying the bodies of paupers and I'M
recognized persons of the morgue. -
St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-03-28
HOME AND FARM.

China, earthenware or glass are
the only safe receptacles for left overs.
Cool rainwater aud soda will re-
move machine grease from washable
fabrics.
The cow that gives ten quarts of
milk per day requires no more care
than one that produces only half that
quantity.
Tho production OF lambs for
market in any of the more thickly-
settled sections OF the country. If con-
Quoted with intelligence. can not fail to
be profitable.
1t must be borne in mind that dry
or whole grain as an exclusive diet
does not fill the bill of food for fowls
in winter. They must have cabbage.
turnips. onions and vegetables in gem
eral TO do well.
1t is better to put handkerchiefs.
napkins, table-cloths, etc, into the
wash as soon as they become a little
soiled, rather than try to make them
''do" Gay or so longer. They will
require less rubbing in washing and
will not wear out so fast
Every farmer - Interested in good
roads None but experienced road
overseers should be selected, and the
tax required for road repair, if prop
erly applied, is money well invested.
Good roads save valuable horses and
avoid loss of time by the farmer.
Home Cake: The whites of five
eggs, beaten to frosting, one cup of
sugar, half a cup OF butter, beaten to-
gether, then add three tablespoonfuls
of sweet milk. one cup of flour, one
even teaspoonful OF baking soda, flavor
ing, five drops; dissolve the soda in hot
water and put into the milk.-Farm
and Fireside.
While all are important and neces-
sary, and add not only to the value,
but the appearance of the place, have
the garden, the flowers, the small
fruit, the truck patch and the orchard
all separate. Better results at less
cost can be secured than If any or all
are grown together. Plan each so as
to work to the best advantage. w
ern Plowman.
--Corn-Meal Biscuit.-Sift two tea
cupfuls corn meal and one Of wheat flour
with 2 half teaspoonful each of salt
and soda. Stir it into three teacup-
fuls sweet milk. Beat the whites and
yelks of two eggs separately, adding
the yelks first, then the stiff whites.
Have ready CREASED cups or gem pans,
partly fill them with batter, and bake
at once in a quick oven. These bis
cults are best eaten hot, as soon as
baked. Orange Judd Farmer
Mothers are too apt, in their desire
to make child-life happy, to take all
| unpleasant duties upon themselves,
and to wait until they are grown up be-
fore she expects the children to help
her, or assume any responsibility.
When this is done, disappointment is
almost certain to await her in more
ways than one. An idle child is pro-
verbally an unhappy one, and if &C
customed to be waited upon will ex-
pect it through life, fretting when
forced to do without the service.
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answer. He knew she was very

his answer. He knew she was very
happy then.
claire" he whispered. 81 went
back after You left to inquire after the
sick woman. The child told me she
had boon afraid TO speak TO the ladies
passing, they all looked so proud and
fine, but when the lady came with such
a different bonnet from all the others.
and such a kind, sweet face in it, that
she was afraid no longer. So. you see,
all this came from wearing a sensible
bonnet
and from having the best and
dearest cousin in the world, returned
Claire. "And if there is any magic
about This, you held the wand. Harry. :"
Frances Henshaw Baden, in y. Y.
Ledger.