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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
RICE PLANTING IN JAPAN.
A Dirty and Laborious Form of Agricul-
ture.

| FOrm
ture.
The people were busy putting ont
their young rice plants and the fields
We're full of men and women wearing
their ''kasa" and straw coats, oiled pa
per, rush mats, or other contrivances
to keep off the rain, and working in
mud and water halfway up to their
knees. 1t is surely the dirtiest and
most laborious form of agriculture; the
work is almost entirely done by man
ual labor with spade and heavy
four-pronged rake, though occasion
ally saw COW or pony, with little
thatched roof on its back to shoot off
the rain, dragging a sort of harrow
through the mud. AS soon as the
spring crop of barley or rape-seed is
garnered and hung up to dry the
ground is trenehed with the spade,
and water is turned over it until it has
become a soft slush, which IS worked
level with the rake. The young rice
plants, grown thick together in
nursery patches, are pulled up when
the fields are ready for planting, their
roots are washed and they are tied in
bundles, which are thrown into the
mud and water; then the men and wo-
men wade in, unite a bundle, and set
the seedlings in lines by just pressing
them with their fingers into the mud.
They do this wonderfully quickly, and
can plant eight or nine in row with
out moving from their places; when
the field is all planted it looks like a
pond with delicate green haze over
it. The dividing banks are planted
with beans or other vegetables, so that
not a yard of ground is wasted. This
was the 18th of June, the damp, clam
my heat of the s'dew month" just be-
ginning period very encour aging to
all vegetation, but full of discomforts
for the traveller, and especially for the
landscape painter.-Alfred Parsons, in
Harper's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

Cusmo-See that fellow across the
street? He cheated me of twenty
thousand dollars.
Friend-How?
Cusmo-By refusing me his daugh-
ter's hand.-Truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
Matrimonial Note.

WiSc-What do you suppose is the
reason there are no marriages in
Heaven?
Husband--You stupid goose, it is to
Offset the fact that there is no heaven
in marriage.-Alex Sweet, in Texas
Siftings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

Brother Will-Why don't you accept
Jack? He is the Harvard record
breaker in the high vault.
Sister Sall-Yes, but l prefer tho
record breaker in the safety deposit
kind.-N. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
When Woman Votes.

Mrs. Franclyn Wilmot-I shall never
speak to her again-the mean thingl
Mrs. T. William Franchise-What
did she do?
Mrs. Wilmot-She challenged my
vote.-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
The Condition. plferent.

Husband with newspaper)-When
I'm at home you are forever hammer
ing at that piano, or else your tongue
is running like a trip-hammer. 1t
wasn't SO before we were married.
Wife-No, it wasn't. Before we were
married You held my hands so couldn't
play and kept my lips so busy that
couldn't talk.-N. Y Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
wlNTERINe Hoes.
Some Suggestions in Regafd to Doing 1t
Economically.


Economically.
One of the mott important items in
making fall pigs profitable is to winter
economically. In doing this, growth
must not be sacrificed. The idea must
be to make steady growth at as low
coast as possible. If growth were not to
be considered, they might be wintered
very economically so far as feed is con-
cerned, yet all that is given to stock as
feed and no gain is secured, is so much
added to the cost, without any possible
income. One of the essential conditions
in securing the best profit with hogs
is to push the growth from the start,
and secure quick growth and an
early maturity. One of the principal
reasons why so many fail TO make fall
pigs profitable is because sufficient
care is not taken to push the growth
in good season.
One of the most important items in
wintcring pigs economically is a COM
Portable shelter. The saving secured
with good shelter in feed alone will
make fair profit of itself, besides Sc
curing rather better gain. Maintain
ing animal heat through the winter by
feeding grain adds to cost of keeping
the hogs very materially-in fact, in
many cases it destroyes any profit. OF
course, in the south, where the winters
at best are short, and not at any time
severe, the cost of wintering without
shelter is much less than further north.
Yet the better comfort provided by
supplying good shelter, securing at all
times better, thriftier gain for the
amount of food consumed, will make
the cost of supplying good shelter
profitable investment. 1t is not neces-
sary to have the hog house expensive;
in fact, it is not advisable, for the rea-
son that as usually managed it is not
good economy to allow the hog house
to remain in one place too long, and
this makes it best not to invest too
much in house than can not be moved
conveniently.
Three items are essential; one is to
have dry. There are few things more
injurious to the health and thrift of
hogs than to eat or sleep in damp
places. Another item is convenience,
both for feeding and for keeping clean.
More or less work is necessary if the
proper cleanliness is secured, and lit
tie care in arranging will make little
difference in work necessary to keep
clean. Warmth, with proper ventila-
ton, is the third essential One adj
vantage with good, dry earth pens is,
that warmth is easier maintained than
with almost any kind of an earth floor.
Some ventilation should be provided,
arranged so that in case of severe
storms or cold they can be closed up if
considered necessary to secure proper
warmth. The general plan or arrange
ment can be made to suit the individ-
ual taste. 1t is always best to arrange
for plenty of room, as good health can
not be easily maintained when the hogs
are crowded.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

A NAN lately confined in Scotch Jail for
cattle-stealing, managed, with five others,
to break out on Sunday, and, being captured
on one of the neighboring hills, he very
have escaped, but had conscientious scru-
pies about travelling on Sunday. Tit Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

WIrH INTENT TO DEcEIvE.-Mr. Tryiton--
~ say, old man, can you change q ten for
metz Mr.. Sharp-s.Sorry, but / haven't a
cent? Mr.. T-"Neither have I."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

HE-"Now, what would we men do In
public life with q lot Of women annoying
usl" She-"Run of and hide, most of you. !"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
Tho Facts in the Case.

She-Darling, if were poor would
you love me as much?
He-No, dear. ! wouldn't have az
much time on my hands then.-Brools-
lyu Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

AGooD REAsoN.-Tommie's Father (stern-
ly)-.What were you fighting that bad boy
for, Tommiel" Tommie-'sTo keep from
gittin' licked"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

AN UNSETTLED RELATIoxsuIP-Marie- 81
that Chollie's sisterf" Louise-NNo; b,
hasn't proposed yet"-Kate Fields Wash
ington.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

$50 YoU are not going to send your son
to collegel" Uncle Oatbin-" 'Tain't no
use; don't care nothin' fur games an never
did.n-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
Easily Explained.

Henderson-Why did they turn Skim
ner out of the church?
Williamson-He sold the pastor a
horse.-Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

the editor to his new assistant. rs there a
Pathological expression in the article Just
handed you, sirl'' Eyes, there is You
speak Of poor poet. Pittsburgh ClfTon-
icle
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
This Is the WAY Everyone FccIs.

Jones-Mr. Cady, where do you
stand when your friends get up tariff
discussion?
Mr.. Cady--Nowhere. | run.-Chi.
cago Record
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

Too LATE.-American Girl (abroad)-"I
should like to see some of the great English
statesmen" Englishman-''The races are
hover, mum."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

Nils TRLL-"I love to hear the birds
sing Jack Downright (warmly)-"So do
i; They never attempt piece beyond their
ability. "-Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

PEOPLE who think women have no sense
Of humor ought to watch one manage man.
Milwaukee Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

The donkey carries three-quarters Of his
own weight long distances. This proves he
yond all doubt that he is donkey.-Bo
Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

You ought to be warned against tho NAL
treatment Of Catarrh in the Head, with poi
sonous, irritating nostrums. They can't
cure it. They simply renopc it-drive it
to the throat and lungs. For a thorough
and complete cure Of Catarrh, tako Dr.
Sage's Cafarrh Remedy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

attacks Of Colds, Fevers, and Inflamma-
tions, with them. They'll give you per-
manent cure for indigestion, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, and Dizzi-
to take, and the most thoroughly natural
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

WHEN man commits suicide by drown
ing, can it be said that he liquidates the
debt Of aturel-Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
A Doubt About 1,

Mabel-That Mr.. Brown is perfect
bear.
Maud-Oh, do You think so? He
hasn't Rugged me once. -Arkansaw
Traveller.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

WHEN man plays cards for stake he
sometimes gets Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

For autumn planted asparagus beds,
two-year-old plants are preferred by
gardeners. As with strawberry beds,
deep and thorough plowings and lar
rowings are necessary to a perfect pull
verifying of the ground. After setting
out the plants and covering them with
two or three inches of soil. cover the
bed with Q good coat Of stable manure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03

WTFE-"What can't do to please my own
Hubby-s'Sell the piano ."-Truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
cHTLLINESS.

when other people feel warm
enough, is q sign of bilious
ness, or Of malarial poisons
80 is o furred or coated
tongue, loss Of appetite,
headaches or giddiness, and
q dull, drowsy, debilitated
feeling. It's your liver that's
at fault. You want to slim
ulate it and invigorate it
with DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. With every trouble
of the Kind, these tiny little
things act like a miracle.
Won can by,ook nv, cs,<7r3ov,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
A Common Cause.

Friend-What was the cause Of that
boating accident?
Waterman-Too full.
"The boat too full?'
mo, the fellers in tn. Y. Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-11-03
Did He Get II?

Papa viii you buy me drum?"
aAh, but, my boy, you will disturb
me very much if do"
y, no, papa. / won't drum except
when you're asleep. Young Folks
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

and add the expense to die tax on the
land. The remedy may be severe. but II
is the only means Of making II possible to
make the raising Of good crops success in
the western counties. Although am in
favor of immigration to the greatest pos
sible extent, yet until good system can
be organized to be Of practical use, urge
the farmers and all interested in western
Kansas to do all in their power to guard
against the ravages of prairie fires. And
1 would especially urge upon railway
managers the necessity of providing bet
ter spark arresters for their engines, and
a more rigid system Of inspection and OBJ
seryance of the rules in regard to their be-
ing kept in the most perfect repair. 1
should think their liabilities for damages
would be sufficient to induce them to do
SO. Ifthere are not laws sufficient on our
statute books to consummate these sugges.
tons, would urge that our next legisla-
ture provide them.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
More Good News.

sit never rained but it pours." seems
to be verified here at Dodge City. No
sooner is the land office definitely settled
in favor of Dodge City, than word comes
that the English bond holders of the big
irrigating canal which runs entirely
through Ford county along the plains
north of Dodge City have arranged with
the Gilbert Brothers of this city to have
receiver appointed for the purpose of
developing the Arkansas valley under
flow and furnishing water for the farmers
and keep crops booming at high rate
of luxuriance all through The growing
season. Hon. p. 1. Bonebrake,a promi-
nent banker of Topeka, is receiver. H.V.
.Hinckley the eminent irrigation engineer
is now in the city examining the UNDER
flow. He finds the supply to be simply
immense, and with increase of depth the
flow increases prOpOrtionately. For in
stance, it will flow twice as fast ten feet
below the top of the uRderfiOw water as
it will five feet below, and at twenty
feet below it flows twice as at ten feet
below. In fact there is vast body of
water underneath us, flowing from west
to east, that would, if brought to the
surface, cover the entire face Of the earth,
in these western plains, to a depth of
some hundreds of feet.
Our rainfall, if all utilized would be
ample for.all ordinary flaming purposes,
but this canal, by using the underflOw,
will make this the most prolific region
on earth.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

tUoder this heading viii hereafter be found
such religious news and editorial uttersnces a.
the manager Of the GLoBR-REPuBLIcAx shall see
ftto publish. Auy one who feels like eontribut-
ing anything for publication is at perfect liberty
70 do 50. In fact. We shall be glad to receive
anything in that line from any one. regardless of
what denomination the writer may chance to be
In fellowship with. provided il ~ l.t,,,,e ma
tare OF argument or come rir, concerning mat
tiers on which sincere followers of Christ differ in
opinion or belief, which We regard mere matters
Of expediency. We expect to have much more
OF this kind Of literature than our limited space
will admit. and shall doubtless hold many accep-
table articles until long time after they are re-
ceived. Therefore those who send manuscript
need not expect to see it appear Immediately
Some may be delayed for months. and even long
OF, and some will no doubt be rejected altogeth-
er.i
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
''Diseases Desperate Grown"

Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, eOnsump-
ton, dyspepsia, nervous prostration,
neuralgia rheumatism are diseases which
are considered desperate" as well by
physician as by patient.
The extinction of these ailments would
cut off a great source of the revenue of
the doctors,
Notwithstanding, these and other dis
eases have been and are still cured in
numerous cases by the Compound Oxy-
gen Treatment. This is not a mere as
sertiOn. We can furnish abundant
proof and we'll authenticated records of
remarkable cures of seemingly desper-
ate ailments, and we will gladly do so.
If you write us, We will send you free Of
charge, our book of two hundred pages,
with numerous testimonials and records
of surprising cures. Our treatments is
i'll effects such rs are often caused by
the use of drugs.
Home treatment is sent ont by express
to be used at home.
Office treatment is administered here.
Consultation fee. Our great success has
given rise to numerous worthless imitat-
ion. As there is but one Compound
Oxygen genuine, avoid disappointment
and loss Of money by sending to Drs.
Starkey 4 Palen, 1929 Arch street Phi
adelphia, San Francisco, CAL, Toronto.
canada
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

Perhaps never in the history Of modern
journalism has any newspaper gained SO
rapidly in public favor as the Chicago In.
ter Ocean. Within the past two years II
has, by adopting progressive methods and
injecting push and enterprise in all itz
departments, forced itself into the very
front rank of great Chicago newspapers.
That this popularity is deserved is beyond
question. The publisher during this time,
Mr.. 81. H. Kohlsaat, has spared neither
expense nor effort to attain its ideal-and
he has succeeded.
Uncompromisingly Republican on all
National Issues, The Inter Ocean does bat
tie for Viat It believes to be the tue faith
in manner that commands The attention
Of the public and respect Of all. We can
heartily recommend It to those who desire
q clean. reliable. enteEpeisng metropoli-
family Newspaper.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

God did not appear TO Moses when he
was prince and a prospective heir to
Pharoah's throne. He did not get his
principal qualifications for eminent USE
fulness at the palace, though he ''was
learned in all the wisdom of the Egyp-
tians, and was mighty in words and
deeds" Acts 1922. He did not receive
his commission as the great lawgiver and
deliverer while at the high court. but in
the back side of desert while faithful to
the despicable employment of a shepherd
as Egypt considered that calling.
God usually appears to people who are
usefully employed, to such as are not
ashamed of some necessary service. The
Bible ranks useful laborers as the nobil-
ity of earth. One Scriptural test of
worthiaess is willingness to work.
None but narrow minds deem any man
ual labor mental. A noted scholar and
author kept house and cooked his own
food. He did not apologize when artist
Ocratic callers caught him making mush.
The word of God records the mos: special
and blessed prOvidences in connection
with the pursuit of ordinary industries
by the best Bible characters.
When Abraham's servant sought a
prudent and virtuOus wife for Isaac, he
prayed that the damsel divinely appoint
ed might be designated by her willing
ness to work. ''And she shall say drink
and l will give thy camels drink also: let
the same be she that thou hast appoint
ed" Gen. ii IA. Rachel the shepherd
ess and Ruth the CLEANER, were similarly
approved of God while engaged in lowly
occupations. The angel of Gods de-
liverance called Gideon as she threshed
wheat by the wine press" and the
prophetic mantle fell upon Elisha be-
tween the handles of the pillow. The
legend relates that the knight who made
a long pilgrimage in quest of the cup
used by the Saviour at the ''last SUPPER"
returned from his fruitless search, to find
it was the cup with which he ministered
to the wants of sufferers at his own door.
God always encourages and rewards dill
gence in common duties.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
Hon. James Dent. formerly leadin,

Hon. James Dent, formerly leading
real estate man of this city, has been in
Washington for some time trying get
the appointment of postmaster at KEg-
fisher. We wsuld like to see Jim sue
coed. SIS he is typical democrat, and so
long as we are to be blighted by demo
cratic rule, let us have them unadulter-
ated. Look what mess Gresham has
made of the Hawaii mater. Better
have a @ess-back than a renegade re-
publican. or one who will be anything
for Office.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

A man once found quantity Of silver
coin buried in the earth where it had
been hidden for many years. 1t was
black. and the man thought it counter
felt, but an expert soon cleaned it with
acids and fire until it shone as if Just
from the mint. So genuine Christianity
will stand the test. You may blacken
the reputation of the child of God, but
his real character will not be changed at
all and he will come out of the crucible
unhurt to shine for God. If he has a
superficial experience it will not be so.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
A Change Needed.

Our criminal code should be amended
As It now stands all a man need do to
escape the law is to do the act of some
crime so openly and atrOciously that
everybody will know he is guilty, then
have an account printed and distrib-
.uted to every man in the county. The
state cannot force change of venue,
and the prisoner can never be tried.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

Tie persistent cough which usually fol.
lows an attack of the grip can be perma-
nently cured by taking Chamberlains
Cough Remedy. W. A. McGwire of Nc
Kay, Ohio, says ia Grippe left me with
asevere cough. After using several diff
ferent medicines without relief, I tried
Cham5erlains Cough Remedy, which eff
fected q permanent cure. have also
found it to be without an equal for child
rem when troubled with colds or Group. u
and 50 cent bottles for sale 1t City Drug
StpCe.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

Go to H. B. Bell, south side r. R., for
Buggies; just received car load of Col.
umbus and Abbott Buggy Co. make, and
will sell cheaper than any house in town,
same quality of goods.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE-Latest edi-
sion of Peoples Cyclopedia, in four vol
umes. Bound in the best manner, and
has never been used. A rare bargain for
some one wanting one of the best CYCLIC
pedfaes extant. For particulars inquire
at this Office.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
A Practical Tragedian.

Bouttown-Adopted the stage as a
profession, have you? How are you
doing?
Sonorous Earsplitter (tragedian)-
First rate. Making money.
s'Wha-?"
"Fact. You see my brother and
are in partnership"
"What good does that do?"
HE sells eggs and l act. life.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
Beginning Practice ut Once.

Mr.. Fainte-Miss Resale, + under
stand that you've been attending the
lectures on: GLOW to Treat Ordinary
ulnesses?"
She-Yes.
He drawing nearer)-Can- you
tell me what you would do for . broken
kcart?-Vogue.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
just I'm His Line.

What do you call this?" asked OFF,
Ger McGobb, as he pulled dangerous
looking bludgeon out of the pocket OF
his prisoner.
''That is called life preserver,' y"
answered the derelict-
can fwat right have you with q
life preserver, OF would like to know?''
because belong to the floating
population, seer"
But the officer refused to see.-In-
dianapolis Journal
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19

II the Empress flour does not prove to
be equal to the best -four you can find in
this market or any other Bondurant& Young
will send their delivery wagon around to
get it and refund your money.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
No Time for Luxuries.

The dark eyes of the Indian girl were
moist.
"Papa," she announced, with trem-
bling lips, won't buy me bow-wow. "
''Never mind, DEAR" replied the
mother. soothingly, Gin these hard
times we ought to be satisfied with
plenty of good bread and butter and
roast beef, without any of the lux
urieS."-Life.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-19
breaking 1t Gently.

Il regret to say, miss" said the lit
erary editor of the Daily Bread, ''that
your Poem of Passion while not
without decided merit, is hardly suit
able for our columns
us it little too long?" inquired the
young woman, anxiously.
"N-no," rejoined the editor. 1T is .
little too broad. Chicago Tribune.