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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
Behind the Times.

Farming by machinery is but little
known in the Atlantic states of the
south, for the reason that we have but
small areas of land where it is practi-
cable to use the improved implements
necessary in making success OF such
methods. We have some large planta-
tions where all the methods known in
the west could be practiced: but the
planters have not availed themselves
of the advantages offered by machin-
cry, for two good reasons. There are
but few places in the south where the
improved machinery is kept on sale, OF
where the practical operations OF this
machinery. can be seen, as inducement
to its general use. Few planters care
to invest large sums in anything until
they have seen with their own eyes the
practical utility of the investment. A
first-class machine that does first-class
work will always sell itself wherever II
is seen and needed. A wide-awake and
enterprising farmer who has Travelled
around and learned the advantages OF
new methods, and who adapts these
new methods on his own farm, is al
ways an educator of high value in hi:
community among people who have not
been able to avail themselves of the ia
cilities Of obtaining the knowledge ant
experience possessed by. the neighbor
The poverty of our people general!
also has kept them: from the purchas'
of anything except those implement
called for by dire necessity.-Southerl
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

TO receive the seed. Have the land well
plowed and the burrows laid off in
good time. If a rain occurs to wet
this open furrow just as the seed po-
tatoes have sproutcd (sprouts just
started grow SO they will not break
off in handling), it will be decided
gain in starting the crop to drop the
potatoes in the burrows as soon after
the rain as can be done and not too
wet to pillow. Drop the seed every
fifteen inches and press them firmly
into the mellow soil with the foot
Then with turn shovel run furrow
each side of the seed furrow, and far
enough off to make square bed over
the seed. BY this operation enough
moisture will be conserved to the use OF
the already-sprouting potato to bring
Il up in ten days or twoweeks if another
rain should occur in a week after plant
ing.
On naturally moist soil, rain may be
deferred some weeks without interfer'
ring with termination. When the pota-
toes are up keep the soil stirred shall
low. If the necessary plant food is In
the soil the second crop frequently Is
much larger than the first one. A trial
of this plan will show that second
crop Is more easily grown than you now
| think.-Cor. Southern Farm.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
IRISH POTATOES.
The Second. or Fall, Crop the Most Valued
by Farmers.

The Second. or Fall, Crop the Most Valued
by Farmers.
When grown successfully, the second
crop of Irish potatoes, that is, planted
in midsummer and harvested in the fall,
is more to be valued by the average
grower than the spring or early summer
crop. Those who grow the early crop
for shipment to northern markets can
make more money, of course, from the
first crop than they can make on the
second, if their shipments are made
early and properly. There are every
year a great many, however. who lose
money on their shipments and merely
come out little ahead on the transac-
ton. OF course every venture in the
world that promises unusual profits is
usually attended with more or less risk
of outright failure.
There are a great many non-producers
who buy and use much larger quantity
of potatoes in the fall and winter than
they do in the summer. There are so
many other vegetables that enter into
competition with potatoes in the sum-
mer time, the use of them is not near
so great as III Is III Vic Wlnttr, WhCn
other vegetables are not to be had.
So in the home gardens we have al
ways thought that a little more atten-
ton should be given the second crop
than is given the first one. For every
row that is planted in the spring at
least two rows should be accorded the
second.
We were long time in finding out
the best method to be pursued with this
late crop, and we experienced alto
gether considerable loss in time and
money in endeavoring to get at the best
method of culture with this crop.
Nose or less generally less) success
followed the observance Of other meth
DDS, but the plan that is now given is
the only one that will be regarded as a
good one-until some better one is dis
covered, evolving perhaps the discovery
of potato that will grow right on
through the season like sweet potatoes.
Lay aside all the small potatoes from
the size of an unhulled walnut down Il
that of small hickory-nut, as the croI
is dug in June or early July. Accumu
late as many seeds as it is desired tC
plant. and expose them to the sun unit
they assume greenish cast Their
take and clip off the seed ends of eacf
small potato, throwing this slipping
away.
Near well. or other convenien
source of water. scoop out a place ii
the soil eight or ten inches deep an'
line the same with straw or leaves
Spread out the potatoes in this hollow
three or four inches deepi cover then
with little straw and then throw OIL
several inches of soil. Wet the see
before covering with soil from time :
time, every few days. II rain does no
fall on the bed, apply enough water t
keep the potatoes steadily moist Ate
ten days have expired, begin to waite
for their sprouting and as soon as thi
is indicated have the soil made ready
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

The four Gospels have been likened
to four pictures of the same objects
taken at different angels. The historic
problem of unity in diversity is no
harder to solve than the pictorial. The
seeming inconsistencies, as DR.. Alexan-
der reminded us years ago, resulting in
the effort to amalgamate the narratives,
ought no more to destroy our faith in
their eventual harmony than similar
point of disagreement in four photo
graphic views of the same edifice or
landscape ought to make us question
either the identity of the object or the
absolute truth of the delineation. Each
would be correct from its own stand.
point.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
FARMER AND PLANTER.
ABOUT FERTILIZERS.
A Southern Farmer Talks to His Guild on
the Subject.

A Southern Farmer Talks to His Guild on
the Subject.
Various writers advocate the system
Of broadcasting fertilizers; and with
those saved and made on the farm, the
plan is highly commendable, the only
objection being the want of sufficient
quantity. / can't think it advisable
with commercial fertilizers If We wish
to build up and keep our soil in fertile
condition. While they accelerate and
promote the growth of plant life, they
stimulate, and thereby exhaust the
soil to some extent Like drunkard,
the more it gets the more it wants; and
like the opiate habitue, the quantity
has to be increased each time to have
the desired effect, until now we
can produce but little on the soil
where commercial fertilizers have
been constantly used, without their
continued use. Example: we must put
200 or 300 pounds where on the first APP
plication 100 pounds was sufficient.
Some farmers say the fertilizers are not
as good as they were when we first used
them, which may be true, but why will
not the soil produce without any or
even very small quantity of CONNER
cial fertilizers something like 1t did be-
fore any was used: and if putting it in
the drill is exhaustive, will not broad
casting be more so? Commercial fertil-
izers is one of the many items which
have filled the pockets of manufacture
ers to the detriment of the farmer
Many comment on and pity the poor
farmer and wonder what keeps him
poor-advance learned ideas, which
we read and criticise; but, COM
mercial fertilizers, with credit, has
gone lengths in placing and keeping
him on the lowest round of the ladder.
i have always used, and have broad
casted some this year to experiment, so
we don't always go by our convictions.
Having began the use withouta knowl-
edge of the evil combined with the good
results, we are compelled to continue
their use it seems
In another thing l differ from the
learned men of to-day. They contend
that cotton-seed meal is better fer.
tilizer than cotton seed. / would like
the seed ground as It's more availa BILE
and the loss by heating and germinat
ing is obviated, but give me oil and
hulls as well as meal. l don't under
stand the chemical properties of the
oil nor in what manner it is converted
into plant food any more than car
tell how the soil produced the oil in thu
seed, but do know from observation
that where any grease gets into the sol
there is rich spot, the wise men to thu
contrary. While the oil mills hav,
developed great industry-given EN-
ployment to many-they are of les
benefit TO the farmer than any othel
class Tenants care nothing for build
ing up the land and sell all seed, barrel,
keeping enought to plant, and number
of farmers will be tempted by putting
money in their pockets for the time. Il
dispose of their seed against their bet
ter Judgment. Then the next yea
finds him buying commercial fertilizer
on time. We must make a change
which will be found in more stock an,
hay, or we will soon have but little foot
hold and our posterity less.-Cor. South
ern Farm.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
The Republican Convention.

The next convention of the Republican
party will be held at Minneapolis, Mimi,
commencing June 18th, and the following
information in regard 10 rates and arrange
ments for the transportation OF visitors VII
be OF interest tn our readers.
The Northwestern Line will sell excur
sion tickets to Minneapolis and return al
the very low rate of one fare Tor the ronnc
trim. and will provide the best Of facilities
for the transportation OF delegates and Wis
TORS.
Three superbly appointed trains are rur
over this line between Chicago ana Mime
apolis.
The sDay Express" with luxurious par
lor cars, leaves Chicago at S:l5 A nj. ant
arrives at Minneapolis in the evening, al
fording delightful daylight ride through
some Of the most picturesque scenery
the northwest
The ..North- Western Limited solid yes
tibuled train, lighted ihro iEiiout hy gas
and EQUIPPED with palace sleeping cars an.
dining cars, leaves Chicago daily at ECO Z
NJ. and arrives at Minneapolis early the fol
lowing morning.
The Knight Express leaves Chicag
daily at .:l5 p. NJ. after arrival OF nj
trains Of connecting lines from the East an
South, and is equipped with palace sieepl ,,
cars, standard day coaches and North
Western dining cars
Ticket, via the North W estern Line iror
Chicago TO Minneapolis will be good vi
the direct line. through GAINESVILLE, Mac
Ison and DEVILS Lake, or via the LAX
Shore Rou,e,'i which closely follows tn
shore Of Lake Michigan and passes throug
Nilwaukee, waukesha aud Madison, or wi
be good going one route and returning IN
other.
Circulars giving detailed information
| regard TO rates, arrangements, etc, al
also containing map Of the city OF MINI.
| apolis, will be furnished on applicatio
| W. A Tbrall, g. p. Il I. A Chicago
| North-Wesiern Ry, Chicago, III
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure 1t you must take internal remedies;
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces Halls Catarrh Cure is not q quack
medicine 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years
and is regular prescription 1t is com:
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY Il Co. Props, Toledo, q
Sold by druggists, price IS cents
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

tCe sJses
all the proper functions of wo-
manhood. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the remedy. 1t
regulates and promotes their ac-
ton, and removes the obstruc-
tions and suppressions which cause
trouble and misery. At the two
critical periods in a woman's life
the change from girihood to woman
hood, and, later, the "change of life "
it is a perfectly safe and an en-
pecially valuable remedial agent,
that can produce only good results.
It's a powerful, invigorating tonic,
and a soothing and strengthening
nervine; a legitimate medicine
purely vegetable, perfectly harm
iess-and carefully adapted, by an
experienced physician, to woman'i
delicate needs.
For all the arrangements, irregu
larities, and weaknesses peculiar tt
the sex, the "Favorite Prescription
is a remedy so certain that it can b.
guaranteed If it doesn't give salts
faction in every case, the money Il
returned. No other medicine to
women is sold in this way.
No other medicine can be-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

Friendship is one of the greatest boons
that life can have. As Bacon says, at
redoubleth joys and cutteth grief in
halves" But where brotherhood is
united with it it attains a still richer
result; for then it has world of
memories and early associations in COM
mon-the mutual love of the same
honored parents, the recollections OF
the same beloved home and past scenes
wildly impressed on the minds of both,
in which no other friend, however dear,
can possibly share.-Farm and Fireside.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
Do You Admire John Chinaman's Com
plexlOu?

Do You Admire John Chinaman's Conn
plex1on?
Probably not Even were Johns eyes
not cut on the bias and his nose broad In
the beam, his tint would stamp him as the
reverse Of beautiful. Yet q white man
with the jaundice is Of the same hue, only
more pronounced Biliousness, with It's
symptoms of furred tongue. yelowisn
sick headaches, vertigo, must il unchecked
eliminate in jaundice and congestion OF the
liver. Remedy this trouble and remove its
attendant symptoms, dyspepsia and constl-
patton. with Hostetter's Stomach Bltters,
which also cures malaria, rheumatic ano
kidney troubles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

LADIES, Indies, think of tho engagements
You have broken and the disappointment
con .equent to others and perhaps also to
yourselves, all on account OF headacnc
Bradycrotine will cure you in fifteen min
utes All druggists. 50 cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

Persons who are alwas cheerful and
good humored are very useful in the
world. They maintain peace and hap
piness, and spread a thankful temper
amongst all who live round them
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A COPPER trust is the latest thing out
that line, but the policemen are not In It.
Baltimore American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A GOOD many girls who arc struggling "a
learn TO pick banjo would find It much
moro serviceablc TO know how TO pick Q
chicken.-In,cr Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

"EvERYTnIN0 comes to him VIII
weights" said the grocer rs he dumped
shovelful OF sand in tho sugar bin.-Wast
ington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

WHEN the regular patron goes to tho bar
Der shop he can see his own mug withou
looking IN tho mirror.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

HUspAND-"Didn't you promise to ODE
me at tho altlrl" Wiie-'Yes; but wc'r
not there now"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

IL ono knew in advance inst what life Is
going to be there would be nothing left to
hope or to live for.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A GERMAN physician has discovered the
measles bacillus Science has at last come
to the scratch Memphis Appeal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A MAN can nearly always hive tho las
word If he viii consent to make 1t his nam
ut tho bottom Of check Washingto
Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A STUDENT Of history has discovered thai
Henry Wills trains Of domestic events
werc principally run on the block system =
Baltimore American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

THERE is right time for everything, bu
tho four-dollar watch seldom manages :
hit it-Somcrville journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

VINO WOULD be free from earthly Ills
must buy a box of Beechan's Pills. q
cents q box. Worth q guinea.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

THE young lady without an engagement
ring has nothing on hand to speak Of
Dallas News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

MODERN society overlooks soiled repu
tation much more readily tnan IL ooe'
soiled cloves.-Texas Siftings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

SOME boys fishing excursions turn to wall
ing o. their return home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

PRrpE's next door neighbor is shame
Rams Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

TIE stenographer does not live from hand
to mouth, although his business - from
mouth to hand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Flint
the Word?

There is a inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same Is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The DIR. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

TIE Rams Horn is published at lndiar
apolis, Indiana, at S1.J0 per year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

IT is not generally believed that hquif
eye is essential to porting over book.-Bos
ton Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

Or pale golden color-"The American
Brewing Co. "a B. G. Bohemian Bottled
Beer" Once tried, always used.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

GLESS's Sulphur Soap is . genuine rem
edy for Skin Diseases.
Hiu's HAIR and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A SHOW Of opposition Is very apt TO be an
exhibition Of folly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

THE proper thing for jury is to be firm
but not fixed
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

SMALLPOX is breaking out again. 1t is
pitiful-N. o. Picayune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

No WONDER the minutes fly so fast-they
are making up time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

A SHORT srop-ten minutes for dinner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

SOUVENIR spoons have created quite o
stir.-N. o. Picayune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

IT is lean pig that is always squcaling
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
PERTINENT PERSONALITIES.

BARON ALBERT Won RoTHSCHILD has
given $50, 600 to the Vienna Society for
Founding Home for Consumptives,
THE University of Edinburgh will confer
the degree of IL. D. on Sir Charles Tupper,
the Canadian High Commissioner in Lon
don.
CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON, of Indiana. is
the most rapid ,talker who has ever been
heard in Washington. and is the despair of
the professional stenographers.
Miss JOSEPHINE RICE, of the Harvard
Annex, and her sister, of Boston, are col
laborating in classic comedy which is soon
to be performed before a swell club at the
Hub.
PARIS dailies announce that Queen Ma
talie is about to go to London incognito to
find a publisher for her memoirs. In Berlin
and Vienna her efforts to this end were rem
dered futile by the authorities.
ONE of the peculiarities of the late Ed
wards PierreponI was his curious vanity
about his name. He was originally Munson
E. Pierpont, and exchanged this name for
the one under which he was known during
the latter part Of his life.
ANDREW CARNEGIE, the Pennsylvania
iron manufacturer, and party made q trip
about San Francisco Bay yesterday, visiting
the Union Iron Works and other points Of
interest Carnegie was rendered a banquet
by number OF prominent business men in
the evening.
LORD FAIRFAX, the eighteenth Baron
Cameron, whose daughter was married in
Washington last week to Mr.. Smith, Is q
physician who shows his rare good sense by
preferring to practice his profession to as
suming the ornamental social position he
might enjoy in England.