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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-14

Uniformed colored porters in charge
OF day coaches on the Nickel Plate
Road. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-14

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Win cure the worst forms of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, in
fammation and liberation, falling and
displacements of the womb, and conse-
quent spinal weakness, and is pecu.
liarly adapted to the change Of life.
Every time it will cure Backache.
1t has cured more cases of leucor.
rhGa by removing the cause, than any
remedy the world has ever known; it
is almost infallible in such cases. 1t
dissolves and expels tumors from the
uterus in an early stage of develop
ment, and checks any tendency to can
cerous humors. Lydia e. Pinkham's
Liver Pills work in unison with the
Compound, and are sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs.
Pinkham's Sanative Wash is of great
value for local application.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-14
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
I happened to read about Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and had her give it trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was com.
pletely cured and her health has been the
best ever since" MRS. ADD1E PECK,
IL Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
~ will say that my mother has not
stated my case in as strong words as
would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has truly cured me and am now WELL"
CORA PEcK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-14
EASTERN ART POTTERY

Rarely does see such fine collection of Pottery:
Porceaines Bonzes Cosonne Teakwood Pedesals Brass
Goods etc, from China Japan and India, exhibit
We will place exhibition of the finest specimens Of
Wood d-Carving Teakwood Cabinet valued at $780,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-14
An Elegant Assortment

of all wool su!tings. made to measure. from
sl4.00 up-goods that you could not dupli-
cate in ready-made for any less.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
WAR ON SEA AND LAND.

Oil is to he tried as fuel for the tor
rcdo-boat destroyer Daring during the
coming mobilization maneuvers.
A new knapsack attachment without
straps is being tried on the Gordon
bighlanders. The pack is fastened to
the shoulders by metal hooks, and is
prevented from wabbling by back
plate.
All of the crew of the Russian flag
ship in the Pacific who recently caused
trouble by miitinous conduct have been
sent in q body, it is said, to hard labor
in Siberia for life, their places being
taken by fresh crew sent out from
Russia.
Kaiser Wilhelm, being through with
his 1870 celebration, is getting ready
to celebrate the war against Napoleon
He has just sent 10000 marks from his
privy purse to the fund for monument
in recommendation of the battle of Leip-
rig in 1913.
When the Magnificent and Majestic,
England's new battle ships, were put
into commission the other day crews
had to be taken from two other vessels,
that of the Empress of India going to
the Magnificent, while the Majestic re-
ceived the men from the Royal Sow
ereign-
At Blackwell the largest battle ship
in the world is nearly ready for launch
ing. 1t was built for the japanese gov
eminent and will be called the Full,
instead of Fusi Yama. as originally in
tended. 1t is a battle ship with Harvey
lied steel armor, 400 feet long, 70 feet
broad and A feet deep.
satisfactory test has just been
made of the second section Of the boom
that is to defend the Chatham Eng
land) navy yard and the Midway from
attack by torpedo boats. 1t consists of
great balks of timber with network
OF wire hawkers, five gunboats being
used as supports for the boom.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
Domino Evening Cloak.

The latest make of evening cloak re-
calls the domino style, well plated in
ut the back, SO that the base is wide and
rmple. These plaits have TO be dimin-
sshed and arranged in most clever
way on the lining that supports them to
prevent the back locking clumsy. Inn
mense hanging sleeves, wide enough to
take in any other kind of sleeve, add to
the voluminous appearance of the gar
ment. An elegant one worn by mar
quise at the fetes given to the king of
Portugal was of yellow lan,pas broche,
with silver, lined with ermine, and
revers of the same fur, showing in front
a long white satin gilet covered with
point d'Angieterre. The same lace was
quilted inside the ermine-ilned sleeves,
falling on the arms in most becoming
way.--Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
NOTES FOR BEEkEEPERs.


Cold weather will not kill bees In Il
water-tight hive.
Queens have been known to live and
do good work for five years, hut this is
On exception.
The best remedy for sting is tn
plunge the part into cold water OF apply
ammonia or soda
To make the most out of his bees.
every beekeeper should understand
the sources of honey in his Locality.
At least sufficient number of bees
should be kept on every farm to furnish
honey for the table, but begin with a
few hives.
Bees require very little air during cold
weather, but should a warm spell come
and they find themselves closed up,
they get excited and will often smother
themselves to death.
Do not pull Up covers that the bees
have sealed down unless compelled to
do so. They want their hives alright
at the top to prevent ventilation or cold
draughts in winter,-St. Louis Repub.
Qe,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
AGRICULTURALHINTS
TO TELL A HORSES AGE.

To tell the age Of any horse
inspect the lower jaw, OF course;
The SIX front teeth the tale viii tell
And every doubt and fear dispel.
Two middle "nippers" you behold
Before the colt is two weeks old,
Before eight weeks two more will come,
Eight months the corners" cut the gum
The outside grooves will disappear
From middle two In just one year;
In two years from the second pair:
In three tho corners" too, are bare.
At two the middle ''nippers" drop,
At three the second pair can't stop;
When four years cid the third pair goes,
Al five a full new set he shows.
The deep black spots Will pass from view
At six years from the middle two;
TIE second pair at seven years;
AT eight the spot each corner" clearA
From middle "nippers" upper Jaw
At nine the black spots will withdraw;
The second pair at ten are white;
Eleven finds the corner" light
As time goes on the horscmen know
The oval teeth three-sided grow;
They longer get. project before,
Till twenty, when we know no more.
Blacksmith and Wheeiwright.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY.

Papa ION top of the stairs)-"Is that
young man gone, Mamie?' Mamie
"Yes, papa; awfully."-Judge-
Queen Victoria and Emperor Will
liam are relations, are they not?"
asked Bloomfield. "Yes; strained re-
lations," replied Observation-Disclosures
Chronicle-Telegraph.
In the t.--Waiter-"What
shall l get for you?" Professor cab
sent-minded, reading the bill of fare}
~ am busy now; ask ME after din
Batter.
Mamma Gracious. how dirty your
hands are. You never saw my haEds
that dirty" Ethel Jagged five)--"No.
mamma. but ! 'spect gran'ms did,
PhIlede|phls Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
FATTENING FOWLS.
No Way In Which Corn Can BE Fed to
Better Advantage.

No Way In Which Corn Can BE Fed to
Better Advantage.
"How can best fatten fowls for mar
ket?'
This is a very simple matter, and one
not requiring any special tact or skill.
1t is very profitable proceeding, too.
for fowls that are thin and light can be
made to put on the heaviest possible
weight in very short time if they are
properly handled.
Fowls fatten best in confinement, and
these which are tob be sold should be shut
rp in rather close quarters, and fed all
they will eat of corn meal ccarsely
ground. We have tried various mix
lures for fattening fowls, but never
found anything superior to coarse corn
meal and plenty of pure water. just
these two things will make tough,
thin old hen plump and tender in two
weeks, and when she comes to the
table her flesh will be as sweet, juicy
and tender as a spring chicken.
Fowls that are sent to market fat ami
plump always bring the best prices, and
this because they present an inviting
appearance. There is no better way in
which corn can be fed to advantage than
to use it In finishing lot of thin fowls
In preparation for market. The fowls
should be sold as soon as they are well
fattened, for after this is accomplished
ii is waste of food to keep them any
longer-Farm and Fireside.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
FIRESIDE FRAGMENTS.

IL you possess coy corner with a
shelf at the top have zinc trough made
to fit it and fill this with some hardy
foliage and flower plants. They will
last long time and add greatly to the
beauty of the room.
Small pieces of toilet soap which
ere too little to be used may be utilized.
Make bag of Turkish toweling about
seven inches square and put into it all
the small pieces of soap. When it is
three-quarters filed sew up the end and
use the bag as if it were a cake of soap
Cream Toast with Poached Eggs
Prepare toast as usual. Lay each slice
in saucer before adding dressing, and
then finish with a delicately poached
egg. Eggs broken into separate sauce
dishes or patty pans, and steamed until
the whites are set, will present more
appetizing appearance than when
dropped into water.--N. Y. Ledger.
To make pastry successfully, it is
important that it should not be much
handled, and that the hands should be
cool. 1t is, in fact, acknowledged that
persons with cold hands make lighter
cakes than others, generally speaking
Tor this reason china rolling-pin will
be found preferable to one of wood
Liverpool Mercury.
Salmon Steak.-Steep for an hour
or SO four middle-cut, good-sized sal
mon steaks with glass of sweet oil,
salt and pepper and the juice of a lemon
About half an hour before serving
broil them light brown over a charcoal
fire, and garnish with quartered lemons
and serve with bowl of tartar sauce
Boston Budget.
Crumbs spread over the tops of
dishes should be mixed evenly with
melted butter over the fire. This is !.
better method than having Jumps OF
butter dotted over the crumbs after
they are spread. When the sauce bub-
bles through the crumbs on top of a
scallop dish the cooking is completed
The Cook.
Egg Dressing for Salads.-Take the
yolk of one hard-boiled egg, one tea
spoonful of sugar, one-half teaspoon
full OF salt, one teaspoonful of made
mustard and one tablespoonful of but
ter. cream the ingredients and add
gradually two tablespoonfuls of vine
gar. Chop the white of the egg fine and
add it to the salad. This is especially
desirable for cabbage .-Housekeeper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
HuRRAH FOR PENNSYLVANIA.

The farmers of Pennsylvania are to
be congratulated. NJ. M. Luther, East
Troy, Pa, grew over 200 bushels Sal
zer's Silver Nine Oats ON one measured
acre. Think of it! Now there are
thirty thousand farmers going to try
and beat Mr.. Luther and win $500 in
gold! and they'll doit. Will you?
Then there is Silver King Barley,
cropped on poor soil 116 bus. per acre
in 1895. Isn't that wonderful-and
corn 23o bus. and potatoes and grasses
and clovers, fodder plants, ETC., etc.
Freight is cheap to all points.
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND
it with Zoe postage to the John A. Sal
Ger Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. you will
receive their mammoth catalogue and
ten packages grains and grasses, in
GLIDING above oats. free. (K)
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
GOING UPSTAIRS.
To DO This Gracefully Is to Be Accom-
p,ished.

pfsne0.
The woman who finds herself at the
top of fight of stairs, breathIess and
exhausted, gasping and blowing in a
distressing manner, has undergone an
awful physical strain. The heart AID
the stomach have been made to do
double duty, that of the lungs and their
own combined, with more often only
one-half of the room required to do it
in, from the COMPRISING force of the
stays. Consequently, one Of the most
graceful actions that a woman is called
on most often to illustrate is trans
formed, by the ignorance Of few rules
of physical culture, into one of the most
ludicrous and sorry sights Imaginable
The woman who clutches her skirts
IN front midway between the hip and
the knee beads her body from the hips
almost in bow and drags up, labor
iously exhausting her vital energies at
every step, IS making a foolish and a
ridiculous mistake, for which she suf-
fers severely long before arriving at
the top.
One of the handsomest pictures paint
Ell OF feminine beauty is that of n love-
ly woman ascending fine, old stair
case. Her slender figure is gracefully
erect, her lovely face on the column
like throat turned half over her shout
der. The arms are bare, and droop
with perfectly natural grace to her
knees. where the silken skirts are
daintily lifted to allow the free play of
tiny, slip2ered feet. The lady is in the
act of ascending, and seems to float up
ward, the pcrsoniiication of grace it
self.
One imagines that he can see her catch
her silken skirt at either knee, lifting
II Just to the ankle, expand her chest,
hold her shoulder wen back and her
arms down. Then the slender body
rests squareiy. on The hips, not drag
ging forward, and, standing perfectly
erect, she glides upward. easily and
gracefully.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
When dogs, cats and other ami. |

When dogs, cats and other ami.
mails carried long distances on ears
and steamers, sometimes confined in
bags and baskets, can. without asking
any questions, find their way home,
and birds travelling thousands of miles
come back year after year to the same
nests, and carrier pigeons to their
dovecotes, it Is pretty sure that they
know some things to knowledge of
which no human being has yet at
tanned. There is a vast field of animal
intelligence to be studied, and the
more we study the more we shall be
filed with wonder and admirati on.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

straw in which to throw grain in win
ter to induce exercise, and II, coop
4 by 6 feet for shutting up sitting hens.
In the left-hand upper corner of the
ground plan is the laying room 10 by
IL feet, with nests all about the sides.
Just below it is the room 6 by IL feet
for sitting hens, while in the lower
left-hand corner is room 10 by ~ feet
for chickens. l is a box in which to
put lime and oyster shells. L L L are
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

feed boxes and troughs; V V recep-
tacles for green feed; MN NJ are drink
ing vessels; A A are nests IS inches
square. Windows and doors can be
arranged as shown in the illustration
or to suit the taste of the builder. There
is a partition in the room for chickens,
dividing it into two parts, one for those
quite small and the other for larger
ones. A lath door between this room
and the main room allows the chickens
TO pass.-Farm and Home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
One Point in His Favor.

II haven't lived with you 25 years
without finding out you're brutei"
wrathfully exclaimed Mrs. Rangle. II
know million reasons why I'd hate to
be You, and only one why I'd like to be
YOU"
..What is that one reason, madame -
fiercely demanded Mr.. Rangie. .
"Because you've got good wife!"
sl,e screamcd.-t hicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
A Canal Choked I'm

Is practically useless. The human organism
is provided with a canal which sometimes
becomes chobed up, namely, the bowels,
through which much of the effete and waste
matter OF the system escapes. When they
are INSTRUCTED : constipated, in other words
-Hostetter' s Stomach Bitters will relieve
them effectually, but without pain, and in
stitute regular habit of body. This medi-
cine also remedies malarial, bilious, dys-
peptic, rheumatic, nervous and kidney
trouble, and strengthens the entire system.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

''No,' said the man who picks up bits
IF wisdom wherever he can, 81 never
like tc hear Blykins start out to show
how all the Indebtedness of the coun-
try can be liquidated and financial az
fairs put into shape at short notice"
''Why not?'
He nearly always winds up by Dor.
rowing two dollars on his own &C.
eoppt."-Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

People overlooked the Importance Of per-
manen.iy beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action: but now that It
II generally knoWc tsias Syrup Of Figs viii
perEshently overcome habitual constipa-
ton, well-informed people will not buy
other laxatives, which act for time, but
finally iniure the system.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
CHEAP POULTRY HOUSE.

Can Be Constructed of Sod or Lumber by
Any Bright Man.
The exceedingly practical and con-
venient poultry house, an illustration
of which embellishes our columns be-
low, is 30 feet long by "a feet wide and
can be constructed of sod or lumber.
AS shown in the ground plan. the space
is divided into four main parts. The
principal room occupies the entire right
side of the building, as shown in the
ground plan, in which F + are roosts
IA feet long; B, box by 5 feet for
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

He feeling his way to a knowledge of
her accomplishments - 'sCan you darn
stockings, Arlbellar' She with distant
frigidity) al don't expect to marry a man
who needs to wear burned stockings."-
Illustrated Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
AsoID as the hills-The valleys.

GALL demand for my Client" shouted
the attorney, in the voice of man who was
paid for it, "is justicel" ''I'm very sorry
can't accommodate YOU" replied the Judge,
more than fourteen years. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

HILIsoN-"Shall you send your son to col.
legel' Millsou-"What's the usel He
could not achieve any honors." Hillson-
"Hasn't he brains enoughr Millson-
"Brains-brainsl He has enough for two
but he's fast losing his hair, and no foot
ball team would have him."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

TIE ExAeGERATIvE AGENr.-"Now as Il
the salary" "Fifty per cent. is what
shall expect" "Whatl Fifty per cent. Of
the grossln "Dear me, no. Fifty per cent
of what your press agent will say you ar
paying me-" Or'-Indianapolis Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

Mrs SUBURB III thought you said 1t was
the little boy next door who was making ali
the noisel" Little Johnnie-'So 1t was,
ma. was hitting him with stick
Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

SHE-'I really don't think I shall take
part again in theatricals; 1 always feel as
though | were making fool of myself"
He-''Oh, everybody thinks thatw-Pick
Me Up.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

A REPORTER, in describing the murder Of
man named Jorkins, said: 1.-THE murderer
was evidently in quest of money, but, luck
lily, Mr.. Jorlzins had deposited all his funds
In the bank the day before, 50 that he lost
nothing but his life. "-Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

Mrs GossIPY-sI think young Mr. Chat
ter is delightful conversationalist.' Mr..
Gossipy-''Well, yes, he succeeds pretty
say.n-Truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

PIso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs REV ID. BUCHMUEL-
LER, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a. '9i.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

Glove makes tho world go round" The
world seems to go round, but love makes
your head swim that's the ex1lanation.-
Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

Tue class in natural history being asked
the difference between dog and tree, the
head boy answered: "a tree iscovered with
bark. while dog seems to be lined with it,"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

A SERIOUS CHARGE.-Alkali ne-"Why
didn't you stay In Texas2, Panhandle
Pete-"Them people down at Cowskin City
charged too much" How do you meant"
Charged me with stealin' a hoss.n-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07
Bubbles or Medals.

Best arsapalas" When you think Of it how contradictory
that term For there be only best in anything best
sarsapar there highest mountain longest river
deepest And that best sarsaparla -. There's
the bl You mountain height and DEPTH but
how sarsapla You could you chemists But them
do need to test it, The Worlds Fair Committee tested iand
thoroughly They went behind the label the bottle What did
this arsapaa result nf Every make of sarsapaa shut
of the Fair except Ayers So that Ayers the only
arsapaia admitted the Worlds Fair The committee found
the best They had for anything that the best
And the BEST Ayers Sarsaaa received the medal and awards
due its merits Remember the word best bubble breath
blows but there pins prick such bubbles Those others
blowing best sarsapaa bubbles since the Worlds Fair
prcked the old True but Ayers Saapaa has the medal
The pin that scratches the medal proves gold The pin that
pcks the bubble proves wind We point medals not bub
bles, when say: The best sarsaparila is Ayers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

ssSAY, Jimmie, ID yer maliclr vert" ssNaw
you bet she didn't" "Gee you got OF easy
"Yep; you see she was 'fraid I'd holler 81
loud I'd wake the baby"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

"WuAr did you buy this piece Of music
forl' asked Mr.. barley, GROSSLY, as he took
up sheet from the piano. ~ bought it for
song" replied Mrs. barley, sweetly.-De
troit Free Press
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

JAcKsoN-ssAny sleeping apartment in
the club you belong tor Snarleigh-"Not
one, except the readinG-ruom." Household
WcrSs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c and
and 60 by it Annual sales 6,000, 900 boxes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-07

"SAY, kid, WIZ dey fight over yerei
Kid SEE dey wuz." "Wuz one, but it's over
now" "D' iou see itr' ''s,ee it, Pm de
kid wo't got ickedr'-(hicago Record