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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-10-05
An Inference.

A genial bachelor of Brooklyn, whose
locks were whitened with the frosts OF
some fifty winters. was favorite with
the children in the neighborhood OF his
residence, where they often listened to
his pleasant stories. During brief III
mes one of his young friends, little
girl of six or seven summers, called to
pay her respects. She found him alone,
and was greatly surprised to learn, on
inquiry, that he had no wife.
She was much distressed at his for
lorn condition, and with a 'sad coun-
tenance she left his apartments and
FASTENED to her mother, to whom she
exclaimed. in tones of sympathetic
emotion: Mamma, Mr.. R has no
wife, and he says he never had one
He must have been born SO. "-Harper's
Pazar
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Fashion Notes.

A dress of velvetcen for girl of six
teen is made with skirt reaching the
instep. 1t is plainly fitted over the
hips, and has double breasted front
SO arranged that portion of the
white duck vest shows just at the
waist line in front The sleeves are
pulled at the top and have close-fitting
cuffs. The collar is plain and fastens
ut the side.
A stylish waist is made Of crimped
Grape. The back and front are draped
from the shoulder seams to the waist
line. The collar is of folds of the ma
terial; and the sleeves, which have
large puffs at the tops. are gathered
up at the outside and held in with ro-
settles of the material The belt is OF
velvet, with large buckle.
pretty coilarette is made Of wide
lace gathered into band The collar
is of silk, and is trimmed with half q
dozen small rosettes, from each OF
which a band of ribbon extends down
just to the edge of the collar, where
another rosette IS placed, couple Of
ends of ribbon falling below.
A handsome shoulder cape Is of very
rich bracade. with moiFe collar, enc
large baw end long ends Of raeire rib
bop.-N. I. Ledger
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The first litter, as a rule is not SO
valuable as the following. The sec
opd,- third and fourth are generally
reckoned the most profitable, but l
have known sows to have eight or ten
iitters Of good pigs
= While a sow brings good litter in
number, suckles them well, and they
are fairly level in size. that sow is a
money getter, and man is foolish to
sell her and replace with one he
knows nothing about. But immedi-
ately after q sow brings small, UNI
level filters, and seems in any
way .deteriorating as a breeder.
she Should be sold or fattened.
Some sows begin to deteriorate after
the second and third litter. Some
never are any good; the quicker these
are got rid of the better. Some think
old sows more likely to have the milk
fever; in my opinion it is more likely
! to happen to sow with her seventh OF
eighth litter than to one producing her
second or third, if care be used. Nc
doubt q four or five-year-old sow, il
made into bacon, is bit hard. but a:
they make up in the open market az
much as one that has suckled one lit
| ter only, this is no obstacle to keeping
them on while they bring up unproit
able litters. World.
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A SLAVE FROM BOYHOOD.
(From the Red Wing, MIMI, Republican,

(From he Red Wing, MIMI, Republican,
81 am now twenty-four years old" said
Edwin Swanson, of White Rock, Goodhue
county, Mimi, to Republican represents
tive, s'and as you can see / am not very
large of stature. When was eleven years
old became afflicted with a sickness which
bafled the skill and knowledge OF the
physician. was not taken suddenly i'll,
but on the contrary lean hardly state the
exact time when it began. The first symp-
toms were pains in my back and restless
nights. The disease did not trouble me
much at first, but it seemed to have settled
in my body to stay and my bitter expert
ence during the last thirteen years proved
that to be the case. l was Of course q
child, and never dreamed of the suffering
in store for me. l complained to my par
ents and they concluded that in time l
would outgrow my trouble, but when they
heard me groaning during my sleep they
became thoroughly alarmed. Medical adj
vice was sought but to no avail, l grew
rapidly worse and was soon unable to move
about and finally became confined contin-
ually to my bed. The best doctors that could
be had were consulted, but did nothing for
me. I tried various kinds of extensively
advertised patent medicines with but the
same result.
uFor twelve long years was thus sur
ferer. in constant agony without respite,
Abscesses formed on my body in rapid sue.
cession and the world indeed looked very
dark to me. About this time when all hope
was gone and nothing seemed left but to re-
sign myself to my most bitter fate my at
tention was called to DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. Like q drowning
man grasping at straw,in sheer despera-
ton concluded to make one more attempt
not to regain my health Il dare not to
| hope so much) but If possible to ease my
pain.
seemed to do me good. l felt encouraged
| and continued their use. After taking SIX
boxes was up and able to walk around the
house. have not felt so well for thirteen
| wears as during the past year. Only one
| wear have taken DR.. Williams Pink Pills
| and am able now to do chores and attend
to light duties:
| have saidl No. Why should /! III Is the
truth and l am only too glad to let other
| sufferers know my experience. IL may heiE
thoA whose cup of misery Is as fun to-day
as n inc was in the past.n
| DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, ina COZ
densed form, all the elements necessary Il
give new life and richness to the blood ane
| restore shattered nerves. They are also {
specific for troubles peculiar to females
such as suppressions, irregularities and al
forms of weakness. They build mp thu
bldbd, and restore the glow of health Il
pals and sallow checks. In men they effec
z fadical cure in all cases arising from
mental worry, oyerwork or excesseS o
whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold il
boxes never in loose bullS) at 50 cents ;
| box or six boxes for $780, and may be has
of ali druggists, or direct by mail from DR.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady
NY
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F.RESIDE FRAGMENTS.

Sliced Cucumber Catsup.-Take
four dozen large yellow cucumbers;
peel and slice them; chop two dozen
white.onions and three pods of red pep
per; mix all together; sprinkle with
salt; let stand over night; drains add
an ounce each of whole cloves and all
spice. Put in jars aud cover with boil
ing vinegar. -Ladies' Home Journal.
Raspberry Fritters. = For these
dainty fried cakes make batter OF
one pint of milk, one egg well beaten,
little salt and sufficient flour to form
d mixture that will drop from spoon
Stir in cup of raspberries, eitherred or
black, sweetened with tablespoonful
of granulated sugar. Fry in hot lard
and sprinkle with powdered sugar
Orange Judd Farmer.
Salmon. boil: Clean carefully.
boil gently, and take it out directly 1t
is done. Let the water be warm If the
fish is cut Time, ten minutes to the
pound. To broil: Cut into slices an
inch thick; and season with pepper and
salt; lay each slice In half sheet OF
white paper well buttered; twist the
ends of the paper, and broil the slices
over q slow fire six or eight minutes
Serve in the paper with anchovy sauce.
Leeds Mercury.
-Tapioca CrcaIa.-Soak three table
spoonfuls of tapioca in little cold
water over night. In the morning,
rinse and drain it, put in saucepan
with quart of milk, set over the
fire to cook until soft. Add cupful Of
sugar and the beaten yollss of three
eggs. Stir for five minutes. Take
from the fire. Whip the whites OF
three eggs, sweeten and flavor with a
| few drops of extract of orange. Pile
over the tapioca, set on ice until very
cold and serve.-Eliza r. Parker, in
Farm and Home. ~
-Collared Eel-Bone n large eel,
whole: lay it out fat, and season with
pepper and salt, tablespoonful of
pounded mace. aiIspice, a tablespoon
full of chopped parsley, small onion
chopped fine, thyme, and marjoram.
Roll up the eel, beginning at. the tail,
tie in cloth and place in stewpan,
together with a gill of vinegar, a pint
of water, an onion and two bay leaves;
boil for an hour. When cold take of
the cloth and keep it in the liquor in
which it was boiled, adding to it lit
tie salt.-Harper's Bazaar.
Queen Fritters with PURGE of April
cots.-Put one tablespoonful OF butter
with gill of water over the fire; wher
boiling add half cup OF -four, bea
rapidly until smooth, and you can form
the dough into round loaf. Take i
from the fire, and when little COO
add one whole egg; beat, stir into the
mixture, then add the second egg; bea
again until perfectly smooth. Nov
drop this dough by tablespoonfuls int
smoking hot fat; allow them to cool
slowly. They will turn, and keep turn
ing and bursting, until they are done
Remove carefully with the skinner
put them for moment into a colander
or on a soft piece of brown paper; tur
into serving dish and pour over
Prairie Farmer.
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a BRIGHTER OUTLOOK.
An Alabama Farmer with an Optimistic
Eye.

An Alabama Farmer with an Optimistic
Eye.
AS a settler of Alabama's fertile soil,
and one. who has for twenty-five years
advocated the raising of home sup
plies for the farm, and not only urged
IL. but has set the example OF living
ut home, it is exceedingly gratifying
to read the crop reports and find food
crops on the increase and cotton acre
-aSe on the decrease Beneficial re-
forms rs a rule move slowly. but the
sad experience of many indus
trious farmers in Alabama dur
ing the last few years is be-
ginning to teach valuable lessons
in economic measures, and as the les
sons learned in the school of experience
begin to throw flood of light on the
pathway of these same farmers. com
mon sense comes up and suggests the
much-needed change from all cotton
and no supplies to the sensible plan oil
living at home and making what cot
tom il made a surplus. 1t is like draw
ing ones eye.teeth to give up the Old
plan. but the inevitable must pe
Welded to; there is no other way Tor
the south to live but to make her Ter
tile soil furnish the supplies necessary
to sustain animal life.
When draw on my memory, nno
no example where farmer has con
stantly made it rule to sell his farm
products instead of buying them, but
he is a prosperous man. and one VINO
has credit il he asks for it. Such Oh
iect lessons never fail to exert
salutary influence over the people. ant
this is why the change from all cot
ton is gradually drifting in the direc
ton of raising food crops.
: Mind acts upon mind. and gradual
H. but surely, the leavcn is working
!. the good work is begun. and sooner o
later the whole SOUTH win ebe as
garden spot. The day is not far il
the future when the products of fell
and mine will be converted into mer
charitable articles and sold to con
sumers of the whole world and tn
profits will go into southern Golfers in
stead of taking wings as now, and d
TO other chimes
The south is now entering upon a
era Of great prosperity; ] feel tn
breath and pulsations OF the grea
tidal wave that Is bearing wealth I
our once downtrodden southland. an
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HERE AND THERE.

Venetian red is recommended for
chicken cholera; put a tablespoonful
in gallon of water and allow them to
drink all they will.
Chill is the only country where
beggars ride on horseback. Horses are
so cheap that he who owns the greatest
number is considered poorest.
An farmer who has large manure
heap can derive additional profit from
it by allowing the hens to have free
access to it Hens are willing to scratch
over the manure, and they secure
large amount of food
III the hogs are turned into the
apple orchard this month. they will
eat many a wormy apple, and thus les
sen the number of moths which will
lay eggs next spring.
S Clean out the fence corners and
other places before the weeds go to
seed. The benefit is only temporary
when weeds are allowed to propagate
their species by thousands.
Thirty tons of water per day is
about the amount evaporated from an
acre of land in summer under ordinary
methods Of cultivation. This is equal
to one inch of water in four days II
REQUIRES one Thousand tons Of water to
produce fifty bushels of corn
During the eleven months ending
with May the United States imported
II, $50 600 gallons of molasses. aud nj
the same time American sugar makers
are discussing the question OF how tt
get rid of their molasses at least cost
| This is one of the curiosities OF com
| ineree- go
Hens that will not lay under otheI
circumstances will always produces
eggs when allowed on the manure
heap, as the exercise obtained prevents
them FROM becoming overfat, and keeps
thea in the bes. possible condition To-
laying.
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VALUABLE VEGETABLES.

The Medicinal value Of the Various Prod
ucts OF the Kitchen Garden.
There can be no doubt that many
ailments we suffer from are the results
of abstinence from vegetable diet, or
too great indulgence in other foods.
Custom has made the potato an essen
tai at the dinner table, but other vege-
tables do not find their way there as
frequently as they ought. Statistics
show the clergymen and gardeners at
tain the greatest age and enjoy the
best health. Undoubtedly the longev-
ity in these two classes is greatly due
to gardening. and its productions and
the effects of these are doing wonders
for the proper enjoyment of mankind,
Good vegetables. fruit, pure water and
air. are of most vital Importance: and.
In fact, with these alone 1t would be
difficult to destroy life.
The following note as to the me-
dicinal value of vegetables, by an En-
glish authority, may be of interest:
Satisfy is recommended to those who
suffer from biliousness.
Carrots and parsley are powerful di-
uretics.
Spinach has a direct effect upon the
kidneys.
The common dandelion and nettle,
used as greens, are excellent for the
same trouble.
Asparagus and sekale enliven the
blood and lxeepit pure.
Celery acts admirably upon the nerv-
ous system and is cure for rheuuia-
tism and neuralgia.
Beets and turnips are excellent APP
petisers and blood eleansers; likewise
Is cabbage.
Lettuce and cucumber are cooling in
their effect upon the system. eaten
cooked or raw; the former is said to
cure jaundice effectually.
| Onions, garlic. leeks and shallots, all
of which are similar, possess medical
Virtues of a marked character. stimu-
hitting the circulatory system, and the
consequent increase of the saliva and
1 the gastric juice promoting digestion
Red onions are an excellent diuretic,
land the white ones are recommended to
be eaten raw as remedy for insomnia.
tThev are a tonic and nutritious.
y A soup made from onions is regarded
tbv some as an excellent restorative in
debility of the digestive, organs
Peas, beans, carrots and parsnips are
very nutritious and fattening.
Watercress, endive, satisfy, mustard
and cress and the tomato are perfec
liver regulators.
Grapes are almostas good as quinin'
: for malarial tfoubles-indeed, they arr
, e..curesalirsfor many unpleasant feel
ings. 80
Pineapple relieves sore throat. willis
the juice Of lemons is valuable drink
!. A cabbage leaf placed inside the ha
I in summer viii keep the head cool ane
easy under the influence of burning
sun.-American Gardening.
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CHEAP RATES

To q. A. n. National Encampment, Louis
willie, Ky. September IL, IL and ID
On September 9Th to 18th, inclusive, the
Louisville, Evansville e. st. Louis ConsoN.
dated Railroad {" Air Line') will sell ticketa1
good returning until October 9th, 1870. Inc
one cent per mile. This line is making spe.
cial preparations to AFFORD visitors splendid
equipment and unexceled service; besides
it is the shortest route, by 50 miles, between
st. Louis and Louisville, and makes the
quickest time.
See that your tickets read via "Air Lins.'
r. A. CAMPBELL, g. p. A.,
ST. Louis, Mo.
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Food for superstition.

The conversation turned upon the
fatal number, Friday, salt-spilling and
other superstitions
ut is not well to make too much fun
of such matters" gravely remarked
Rrichanteau. For instance, had an
old uncle who. at the age OF seventy
seven, committed the imprudence OF
making one of dinner party OF thir-
teen"
And he died the next day?" LIE Rib
inquired.
mo; but exactly thirteen years after
ward"
A shudder ran through the audience.
Paris Gaulois
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Does He Chow or smoker

ESQ, it is only aquestion Of time when bright
ewes grow dim, manly steps lose firmness,
and the vigor and vitality so enjoyable now,
viii be destroyed forever. Geta book, titled
"Don,t Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life
Away,n and learn how No-To-Bac' without
physical or financial risk, cures the tobacco
habit, brings back the vigorous vitality that
will make you both happy. No-To-Bac SOLO
where. Book free Ad. Sterling Remedy
Co., New York City or Chicago.
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TIL. ,1o.t pleasant Way

OF preventing the grippe, colds, headaches,
and fevers is to use the liquid laxative rem
edy Syrup of Figs, whenever the system
needs gentle, yet effective cleansing. To
be benefited one must get the true remedy
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. For sale by all druggists In soc.
and 81 bottles.
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Tho sworn rormentors

OF the Spanish Inquisition never inflicted
tortures moro dreadful than those endured
by the victim Of inflammatory rheumatism.
The chronic form of this obstinate malady is
sufficiently painful. Arrest it at the start
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and avoid
becoming a lifelong martyr. The Bitters will
remove malaria and kidney complaints, dys-
pepsia, constipation, nervousness and setl-
raigia, remedy debility and hastens convar
lescence.
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All They Needed.

"Is everything ready?" said the
chairman of the congressional investi-
eating committee
"All is ready, sir, replied the secre-
tary, as the darby entered with big
bucket of whitewash and a brush.-N.
Y. World. fFs: 81.
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II the country Is spared financial
crisis for twenty years, the hum OK
thousands of industries, now silent as
the grave, will echo and re-echo from
ocean to ocean.-Con Southern Guilt
yator
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Evading Criticisms.

Prisoner-Don't send me to prison,
judge.
Judge-why not; you confessed your
guilt?
Prisoner Il know, but l have a
brother in the asylum and a son in the
reform school, and if you send me to
the pen the public will at once raise the
cry OF nepotism on the family.-N. Y.
Recorder
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Prescribing His Own Medicine.

eIrate Party-Young man, have you
nadc any provision for your family? Is
your life insured?
Agent-I-er-
Irate Party-Well, it don't make any
difference just now. But you'd better
get it insured before you cali here
aQain.-Pucl.
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A Different Cord, However.

II understand the orator moved the
people very deeply in his speech while
in your section"
Eyes, very much; he touched the
popular chord"
You don't say?"
Eyes, 1 do; the committee hanged
him just ten seconds after he con-
cluded. Atlanta Constitution.
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He (smoking,-"And what IS your opin-
ion of the deadly cigarette1" She docking
him over They are not half as deac1g -
they ought to be.b-Detroit Free Press.
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For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure Is .
Ave, Brooklyn, N. T., Nov. IA. '94.
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DO You pe.,r. to Adopt . Child,

Address the International Childrcn's
Home Society, 234 La Sale ST., Chicago, IL
linois, Rev. DIR. Frank M. Gregg, General
Manager. Such child as you may desire,
of any age, will be sent you on ninety days
trial.
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Highest Of all in Leavening Powe-Lae U. s. Govt Report
RH!a!!! Rskles
ABSOLUTELY PURE

CRrxsoSpEAK lat dinner)-s'My dear, 1t 10
all very well for you to have fondness for
feathers, but wish you had not carried
your fondness so far as to put them in the
chicken soup."-Yonkers Statesman.
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Fon THE suMMER.-"Where are you 60
Ing this summers He thard up)-"No
placer She-sAhl'' He-"Yes, no place
like homo, you know.r-Detroit Free Press.
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"WuES arc you coming out with me, Mum
nyr' "Not this morning, darling. I've too
much to do!'' ''Oh, but you must, Mummy
I've already put it in my new diary that
YOU didr"
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HALF-cURED eruptions will return. Eradt
cate them with Glenns Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
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HAD FIGURED IT OUr.--Teacher-"For
what wise purpose was the goose created
with web footp Dick Hicks-"Soze he
could stand on one leg."-Puck.
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Worldly Logic.

Wisdom In this you'h surely md,
Where'er your steps may range:
No matter how you change your n.ncs
De sure to mind your caarSe.
..s. --chicagQ I!messEsraA
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HE-uYou say they were both wealthy,
and married quietly!' She-sYes, you see
it was simply love affair.'-N. Y. Re
corder. s
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HE-"Why do you refuse me when l say
can't live without youl" She-.,You have
aroused my curiosity. Detroit Tribune.
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MsRELY REPosEfrL. Hardworlzer-"Idlc.
ness is as fatiguing as rcpose Is sweet
Tramp-s.That's why ain t never idle"
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SuE-sTherc's no use in talking, it's the
small things that annoy one most" He
"les. Even little mosquito bores me
frightfully."
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WHEN man is wrong and won't admi1
It he always gets angry.-Haliburton-
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MAN must be disappointed with the lesser
things of life before he can comprehend the
full value OF the greater.-Bulwer.
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Whom to Consult.

: Doctor Ito patient)-What ais you?
Patient = Indeed, / don't know. l
only know that / suffer.
"What kind of life do you lead?"
81 work like an OK, eat like wolf,
/ am as tired as dog and sleep like
horse.
I'm that case / should advise You to
consult a veterinary surgeon."-Texas
Siftings. aE tf
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IT'S So.

IT'S So.
Bachelor am told that married
man can live on half the income that
single man requires.
Married Man-Yes. He has ton.
Y. Weekly.
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A ROOM hung with pictures Is q room hung
with thoughts.-Sir Joshua Reynolds.
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e Halls Catarrh Cure
L a Constitutional Cure. Price $50.