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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
PRESIDE FRAGMENTS.

ice Poultice.-Enclose chopped Ice,
between layers of bran, in muslin
bag. The rubber ice bag is preferable,
as there is no danger of wetting the
clothes-Good Housekeeping.
Cream Biscuits. One pint of sour
cream, two eggs not beaten, one tea
spoon of soda, -four enough to make a
stiff batter. Drop in tablespoon of the
mixture on CREASED pan. Bake in a
quick oven -Housekeeper. So es{ =
Lemon or Vanilla Cookies. Two
cups sugar, one cup cottolene, three
fourths cup sweet milk, two eggs, five
cups of -four, two teaspoonfuls of bak-
ing powder and little salt, which
must be sifted into the -four. Mix all
together and add lemon or vanilla flavor
ing to taste. Roll very thin and bake
quickly. -Farm, Field and Preside.
Roast Partridge. them well
with fat pork; tie the legs down to the
rump, leaving the feet on; while cook
ing, haste them well with butter. They
require twenty-five or thirty minutes
to cook. To make a gravy, put the
drippings into saucepan with piece
of butter about the size of an egg, and
little -four and hot water. Let it boil
up once.-Farmer's Voice.
-Tripe and Onions = Simmer one
pound of dressed tripe. cut into square
pieces. in one pint of milk and half pint
of water for about two hours, or until
tender. Thicker the milk, boil it for a
few moments, add half pound Of on
ions boiled tender and chopped finely.
Let all cook together for about quar-
ter of an hour, add good seasoning OF
pepper and salt, and serve very hot.
Plain boiled potatoes and boiled greens
90 best with this dish. Those who dc
not like onions may simmer tripe in
nice brown gravy, and serve with
grated cheese handed separately =
Leeds Mercury.
-Ramaquin-Which you may cal
cheese toast if you don't like a flint
name. Cut slice lengthwise of the
loaf from Vienna or good bakers bread
1t should be fully half an inch thick
Butter pudding dish in which it viii
fit, if possible. Beat two eggs with
cup of rich milk and a good pinch o
salt Pour this over the bread and lie
it stand until absorbed. If any re
mains. drain it off. Dissolve in n littl
sweet cream enough good cheese t
cover the bread to its own thickness
Dust both bread and cheese with cay
enne pepper. Brown in a hot oven
both at top and bottom.-Country Ger
tleman.
Sweet Potatoes-Cut cold boile
sweet potatoes into sixths, lengthwiss
Season then with salt and putin
them into the frying basket cook i
fat for five minutes This is one of tn
most delicious ways for cooking swee
potatoes. For eight croquettes us
enough boiled sweet potatoes TO max
pint when mashed, half cup of he
milk. two generous tablespoonfuls {
butter, one teaspoonful of salt, tw
eggs and some crumbs for breadinl
When the potatoes have been mashe
smooth and light beat into them tn
hot milk and then the salt and butte
Next beat one egg until light and be-
this into mixture, which should now
shaped into croquettes- Beat the secor
egg in a soup plate. Cover the CT
quettes with this egg and roll the
in the bread crumbs Fry in fat ii
they turn a rich brown. Serve at ono
Prairie Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Couldn't Understand 1t.

81 never cu'd understand dis story
about Diogenes huntin' around wit
lantern fur an honest man." remarked
q New YORK; city salesman.
'Are you surprised that he should
have found them SO scarce?"
NAV. Wat i don't see is wat he
wanted wit I'm. "-Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
His Verdict.

The Bachelor-Of course, congratu
late you.e But, after all, isn't baby a
good deal of nuisance?
The Young Father (dubiously )-Hard-
ly that, you know. But there are times
when it is crying evil.-Pittsburgh
Bulletin. $50 tIre $50 fsst ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

Emperor William of Germany has
come out in yet another character
that Of an artist. The library OF the
reichstag has just received series OF
drawings by his majesty. They repre-
sent vessels of the most recent con-
struction selected from the navies OF
the United States, France and Japan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Unspeakabiy Miserable

IL the nan or woman troubled with dys-
pepsia. Heart palpitations, sour stomach,
heartburn, uneasiness of the nerves, OPP
preston or a sense of emptiness at the pit
of the stomach, are among its symptoms.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters eradicates it,
and entirely overcomes constipation, bill
iousness, rheumatic, kidney and maiarial
complaints. Use this thorough remedy sys-
tematically and it will achieve permanent
results.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Overheard In tho Park.

Bob narcourt-They say Russell Sage
never changes his mind.
Adele Fairfax-Why, | thought every
body did sometimes.
Bob lIarcourt-Well, Sage won't.
He's afraid it will cost him sonnet hing.
Truth,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Restoring Apparently Dead Chicks.

Should chick be SO chilled as to be
apparently lifeless or dead, there is
hope of resuscitation as long as there
is life. Take the chick into warm
room and immerse it (al but the head
for two or three minutes in water at a
temperature of los degrees. Then wipe
it dry, wrap in q flannel and place it in
. little basket, SO as to suspend itover
q stove Until thoroughly dry. 1t win
be surprising how full of life the chick
will be, and how strong and active II
will seem. Warmth is the life of young
chicks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
What Prevented Him.

ST can toll you, baron, that when my
offer of marriage was rejected by the
prima donna was SO miserable that l
was on the point of throwing myself
ont of the window"
what prevented you?"
1.-THE height. "-Karlsbader Wochen'
blntt t+e 80
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
rhere Arc Some of This Kind,

Estinablo Citizen Tin his after-dinner
speech)- Every citizen must do his duty
at the polls, no matter what the cost!
The Same Citizen ION election day.
No, Jacobs, I'm not going to vote. You
see, I'm extremely busy-and-well--
the fact is-I-I-neglected to register.
Chicago Record. - oen
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Very simple.

III don't see what birds build nests
for,s said Willie
ITO sleep in" said his mother.
ssHohl" retorted Willie. why don't
thew lust lie down on their own feath-
erSpr-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Exemplary Patience.

He lat the tryssng place)-What a
time you have kept me waiting!
She-Quite to the contrary; it is only
six, and did not intend to be here b,
fore seven!
He-Just so; but you have mistaken
the day. Ihave been waiting here since
observation-disclosures Blaetter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not at
fected with any disease, but that the system
home to their hearts, as acostive condition is
easily cured by using Syrup Of Figs. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

viii he in effect via the Louisville & Nash
vile Railroad, on March 5, April and 81,
1895. Round trip tickets will be sold to
points in Kentucky, Tennessee. Alabama,
Mississippi, Georgia and West Florida, and
one way tickets to Florida at about half the
regular rates. Ask your ticket agent about
it, and if he cannot sell you excursion tickets
Agent, Louisville, KY, or GEO. B. HoRSER
d. p. A, st. Louis, Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
MOTHERS

and those soon to be-
come m 9th ers,
should know that DR..
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription robs
Childbirth of its tor
lures, terrors and
dangers to both
mother and child, by
aiding nature in pre-
pairing the system
for parturition.
Thereby Labor /"
and the period of
confine ment are
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

"WHEy err man is terrible anxious ter glib
something away" said Uncle Eben, shit am
er sho sign dat it aim much count. Dis
Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
rho WHY and yyherefo-e.

Tho why ana W HereIo-e'
He knew that she owned q couple OF farms,
And he said, as nc folded her tight In his arms
This treasure I'll take"
The smart servant maid, as she saw the en-
brace, -
Remarked. as she throw her hands to her face:
For the lands sake"
philadelphia Record
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Living Evidence.

wife-The cook says she never was
with family that lived any better
than we do.
Husband-Yes The policeman on
the corner has gained twenty popeds
since she came.-Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

DISTANCE seldom lends cuchantmcnt to
Job of work that is coming.
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

HAPPINESS is never found by those who
seek it on the run.-Ram's Horn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

FLOOR WALKER--''How many women d.
you suppose there have been to-day to lool
at our bargains!n Superintendent-"H How
should knows amnot bargain counter
Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

FoRrrFY Feeble Lungs Against Wintel
with Hale's Honey OF Horehound and Tar
pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

THE parlor with beautiful belle in 1t is
great drawing-room.- News. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

RAuLERY is a mode of speaking N favo
of ones wit against ones good nature
Montesquicu.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

MAKE thy recreation servant to thy busi-
ness, lest thou become slave to thy recre-
stion.-Quarlcs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

ADJUSTMENTS we have outgrown are called
follies-Fhegende Blsetter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

THE more you puff cigar the smaller 1t
becomes: aud that is the case with some
men.-Household Words.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

Mosr men who arc kind to fauit arr
kinder to their own faults than to those o.
anyone elsc.-Household Words
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

TIE devil will have to go out OF ousi
ness on the day that he can't make IN
look like the truth.-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

EVERY coward is somebody's hero
Rarf's Horn. .-gast
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

GRArrrupE can sing sorgs OF praise with
an empty pocket.-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

ssFAScY 'complishments am all right J.
dab place. said Uncle Eben, but folBI
hab mob need fob shovelin' beautiful snow
dan day hab fob recitin' OBJ it-"-Washing
ton Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

MAN prefers to laugh at somebody eise'a
cxpense.-Galveston News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

IT is better to be alone In the world than
to bring up boy to play on the accordion
Texas Siftines. F aHss
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

THE unselfish mortal always keeps some
good resolutions for others.-Galveston
News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Tho Drama of the Future.

The Menager-I want'a play irnme-
diately for Mr.. Bruisernan.
The Playright-All right Pick it
out. Here's heavyweights, next to EN-
s the welter-wcights, and yonder's o
pile of lightweights.-Prck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

MANY people deludc themselves INTO
thinking that laziness Is poor health. .
Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

MrLLroxAmE-"Hones my son, is al
WAYS the best policy" His Son-"Wel,
maybe it is, father; but still you've done
pretty well. Tit Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

"BrNKs has got one of those talking
machines.n IA monograph" "No; awife.'
Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

ODE trouble bout de spirit OBJ persever.
ance,r said Uncle Eben, tam dat it's too
lrble ter strike man hah'd est when he's
intiahly in de wrong. Washington Star
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

Thinkers have their hands on the wheels
of the world.-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
Tie Was Right.

Teacher-Now, Patsy, would It be
proper to say: "You can't learn me
nothing?"
Patsy-Yes'm-
Teacher-Why?
Patsy-Cause yer cant.--Judge,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20
AROUND THE GLOBE.

RUSSIANS think it nobby to be buried
in glass collins
THE ancient Egyptians used wooden
rollers to move their huge blocks OF
stone.
THE Patagonians are the tallest peo-
pie in the world and the Laplanders the
shortest. -
New ZEALAND has set apart two
islands where hunting is prohibited for
the preservation of its remarkable wild
birds and animals.
THE Sahara is crossed by mountains
sufficiently high to be at times snow
covered, while in other parts it is much
below the sea level.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

No MAN ever travelled to fame on pass.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31

nearly compass their death. Men are
/ brought in for treatment who are
physical wrecks, and within a few
days are restored to their manhood
and health.
| The largest number in line for treat
ment at any period since the Institute
was established was eightv.two, on
December 1O,1s93 An average Of
| thirty-seven in line hiss been main
tanned throughout the year
The vile whiskey dens which so
closely hedged in the Home in former
days are receiving little patronage
Many of them have been suppressed.
AS shown by the records, since the
Kelley remedies have been introduced
there have left the Home, able to
maintain themselves, three hundred
and sixty-four graduates Of the Insti-
tute who are believed to have been
permanently cured of the disease of
alcoholism and opium addiction
They are now good citizens. One nun
oicti anu tilll ' 1.-TWO iIItH nav
been restored to families that have
been neglected or deserted for wears
Very few graduates have returned
from furlough this year. which in'Ii-
Gates that the object OF most of those
absent is to remain outside the Home
Their absence enables us to provide
for an equal number of deserving
men.
The per capita cost of maintenance
for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1898, at this branch was $40 25.
On that basis, the annual saving to
the Government by these men having
been permanently restored to society,
is sol ,05i 90
The facts cited speak for themselves
l am encouraged by the excellent re-
suits already achieved TO renewed and
greater effort in the future looking
to the rescue of the many in our
midst who are yet unreclaimed.
l have the honor to be, very re-
specially your ohedieDt servant.
Colonel Andrew Smith,
Official: Governor.
Robert Hayes,
lstLieut and Adiutant
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
THE KELLEY INSTITUTE

At the Kelley Institute in Carson
City about one hundred persons Rave
been treated since its organization
and there has not been failure.
Colorado, MARYLAND and Louisiana
have laws providing for the treatment
Of INDECENT inebriates at the expenses
Of the State OF counties. The Mayor
Of Minneapolis has been sending per-
sons to Kelley Institute for treat
ment that have been sentenced to the
work house some Of whom had been
sent there 20 or 80 times. The arrests
for drunkenness in Minneapolis for
1892 were 1856 for 1898 2,415, for the
past wear 1914, showing net de-
crease Of one third over previous
years. The average number of
prisoners sent TO the workhouse for
drunkenness for the last seven years
is 1851, and for the year 1892 it was
LAP and for 1898 it was 1.175. which
for the past year the number is 7st,
the lowest in the history Of the In
stitntion.
The monthly average OF prisoners
committed to the workhouse for drunk
ness since the opening of the Institn-
ton, being for the last seven years, is
80. The monthly average for the year
1892 was 80, and for 1898 it was SO,
while the monthly average for 1894 is
reduced to 65. The daily average Of
prisoners in 1892 was 1913. and for the
year 1898 it was IA. which the aver
age for 1894 is only Sc.
The total convictions for drunken
ness in our municipal court for the
year 1892 were 2,277; in 1898 there
were 2.346, and for the year 1894 they
are 500. 1t seems there has been a
decrease during the past year Of one
third in the arrests for drunkenness
and never before in the history of the
city, in any one year, have such re-
suits been attained and the improved
condition makes it possible to get
along with about 90 policemen less
than formerly.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL MONEY

A few days since, Senator Maute Of
Nye county, gave notice that he would
at some future day introduce bill re-
lative to the payment of s1,17923,
which amount was paid by the State
to Nye county for school purposes,
and which sum was embezzled by the
late County Treasurer. There being
some doubt as 70 the constitutionality
Of the proposed act, Senator Mante
referred the matter to the Attorney
General Of Nevada. Following is the
answer Of the Attorney General
office OF the Attorney General,
Carson City. January %, 1895.
Mr. Andrew Maute. Senate Chamber.
Dear Sir: Answering your inquiry
concerning your proposed Act for the
relief OF Nye COUNT. / am sorry to he
compelled to refer you TO See 4. Art
TX, CT the Constitution OF the State Of
Nevada, which declares THE State
shall never assume the debts Of any
County, etc, etc And to pay debt
in my judgement is the most effective
manner Of assuming it.
Respectfully.
Robt M. Beatty. Attorney General "
Therefore under the provisions of
Sec 4. Art TX, of the State Constitu-
ton, Nye Couney must pay the above
Indebtedness.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
8enton's Liniment.

Which has been used in Carson for
over twenty-five years, has saved
many an ache and pain to those VIII"
know it. 1t is really intended for
horses but works with the same magi-
cal effect on the human. 1t is a pow
erful remedy and for rheumatism is
the king OF the world Aches knocked
out in short order. No horseman
should be without bottle. Benton
4inime nt is fol sale at all drug stores
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
Compulsory Kelley Cure.

st. Paul, Jan. 2S.-R. c. Ballard in
troduced a bill in the House today
providing that persons found guilty
of drunkenness a third time be sent
to the Insane Asylum for treatment
with the Kelley cure.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
HAY. Hay. Hay.

William Cation has pur-
chased the old Carson hay
yard, formerly kept by John
Carney. Hay, grain and brand,
sold at the living rates.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
ANNUAL REPORT.
OF TIE KELLEY INSTITUTE OF THE
WESTERN BRANCH NATIONAL HOME
FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOL.
ntcDc

DlsRs.
Western Branch National Home for
ID. v S..
Levenworth County. Eas. December Z
81, 1893.
General w b. Franklin. President
Board of Managers, \. 81. D. V. S.
General ] have the honor to sub
NIT for your information the following
report of the treatment of victims OF
alcoholism opium addiction and kim
dred diseases, in the keeIey Institute
at this Branch Home. from its estab.
lishment. March %, 1892, to date, viz ):
Treated for alcoholism. 7SS: treated
Tor opium addiction, %; treated for
neurasthenia, 3; treated for tobacco
habit, % total treated, $50.
Ratio of lapses per 100 for whole
number treated, 500. Age of gradu.
ates, members of Home, oldest 81.
youngest, A years: average age, SO
years.
The per centage of loss through re-
lapse or return to their old habit is
small The Improvement in disci-
pline is very marked The morals of
the Home stands second to none.
An auxiliary to the Institute is the
Kelley League, composed of the grad
yates. This organization is admir-
ably constituted to promote the inter
ests of the cause of reform, and is
doing wonders in inducing comrades
who, through mistaken judgement
upon the nature of the Kelley RENE
dies, hold aloof until their excuses
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31

THE KFsRVOlES THIS COMPANY
! are supplied water from never fisil-
ing springs. which flow from ts,e
Sierra Nevada ky analy sis this water
IS shown to be perfectly free from all
impurities The mains OF the company
having been laid in ell the principal
streets Ofthe city. the water is rem
dered available to all within the city
iimites. Families. Hotels. Bars. stab
les. etc. supplied on favorable terms.
CARSON WATER COMPANY.
Office one block west OF Mint.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-31
MI I Q[(||):::
--WiTH--
PRENTISS
Rectifying Pill.

You're Bound to Take Them.
Leaves NO CONSTIPATION, Cures il. as
well - Biiiousuess. Sick headache
and Malaria. Thc only COMFORTABLE
ill III the world. Sold by ali drug
giSts Or Sent by mail on receipt of
price. 25 ceuts per box. PRENTiSS
CHEMICAL CO., All California Street
San Francisco. Cal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-20
WEATHER AND unors.

San Antonio, August is--IIeayy rains
foll today In Frlo, Hays and Kerr co,n-
ties,
Mrano. August ia nice rain this
morning and prospects for more, which
win be gladly welcomed
Sweet Home. August Is -Bverybody is
iuhlluut because Of the nnc rain that mas
iuel fallen aud the prospect for moro.
New Wavarly, August is-A email
shower OF rain fen here yesterday even
ing but was too small to do any good,
Vegetation Is suffering Tor rain.
Richmond, August H-The soutleaaterp
roitlon Of this county had good rain
today, from all indications tho heaviest
fGr some tmo. No rain fell In town today,
except a sprinkle this morning
Yoakum. August ls,--A magnificent rain
fel! here this morning, II was SLOW.
st,ady and hard for nearly two hours,
aud from what The Post reporter can
inarn II Is general all over Lavaua and
Dewitt counties.
Victoria, August ls,--Good rains fell yes
terduy aud to-day at Port lavaoa and
Cuero and light showers here and east
and west Of here, but not Sufficient 10 help
cotton, which needs % good rain, There
are indications OF more rain here today,
Rogers. August i7.-Iight showers have
fallen for tho past few days ana cloudy
weather prevails, but v good rains do
not fall soon the cotton crop will bn cut
very short. several bales were marketed
hero this week. Farmers report the crop
suffarlng very materially. Ne wcorn eling
at % cents per hushel
Mumford. August ls-The weather com
tlnuca not and dry. No rain OF any con-
sequence has fallen hero since the 18th
of Juno The cotton plant IL dwarfed ana
burned 40 IN many places, and Is now
openInE rapidly owing TO the protraetod
arouth. The boil worm and caterpillar con.
tlnue their oalamitous doprcdauona, and
INC farmers now estimate their Yield OF
cotton at one-hAlf Of an average crop.
Thla yield OF one-half Is not Intended 10
compare with last years output, but
with an average year