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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12
IMPROVING LAND.

Question of Importance to the Farmers.
The question of how to improve the
land is always an important one to
farmers. 1t is plain that il successive
crops are removed the soil must be-
come impoverished, and in the end
will fail to produce remunerative
crops. Rotation of grain and other
crops than grass must bring about
this condition sooner or later, because
each one removes q certain proportion
OF the elements on which those crops
feed. Clover seems to be the cheap
est and best means of restoring the
fertility and putting the soil in
best condition for the plants to
feed upon its elements. But some
times clover fails of its purpose and
refuses to grow as 1t should. Farmers
then say the land is '.clover sick" In
such cases some other means must be
employed. ~Of course every farmer
will haul out Ill the barn-yard ma
nure, but this falls short and he re-
&sorts to commercial fertilizers as an
agent. In this he must know what he
is doing or is liable to pay out money
without getting full value In return.
The state experiment stations have
been Of great service in protecting
farmers against fraud in buying
fertilizers, but, 1t is feared, farmers
do not avail themselves of the protec-
tion thus afforded. How many farm
ers have taken the trouble to have
samples of what they buy sent to the
station to see that it compares with
the tag on the package they buy? We
are informed that this is not done to a
great extent, and yet it is privilege
they have. Most of them take the
word of the local dealer and trust him.
No matter how honest he is he may be
Imposed on or mistaken, and not iu-
tentionally do wrong. Still the farm
er is at fault in any event If his pur-
chase is of sufficient amount to war
rant the trouble to have the investiga-
ton made.
Another source of restoring fertility
Is the feeding of all the crops on the
land. and even of purchasing from
others grain. hay, eta. to tsed like
Fise,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased
70 learn that there Is at least one dreaded
all Its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hairs
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tho
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12
In this latter a farmer must be a GOOD

Ii tuiS inetCi q 1dLiucI muSS OC q EOo1
buyer of live stock, or he may lose
more than he makes, rs the transac-
ton of buying feed and stock is more
or.less a speculation. Still this must
be considered as one of the means of
improving a rundown farm
There are other means left, such az
running land in grass for years, sub-
soiling, deep blowing, etc. Every farm.
er must at last consider the matter
from his own standpoint, as different
sections viii require different treat
ment.-Farmers' Home journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

This is the season of typhoid fever,
and we wish to remind our readers
that more cases of this dread disease
are traceablc to impure water than to
any other cause. Still further, the deep
well, cold and clear though it's water
may be, is the most dangerous source
of supply. Because the well is deep and
cold and clear it is often neglected,
when it should be cleaned out. Surface
drainage is bad enough, and often pol
lutes a well, but Interchangeable
which is conveyed underground from
stable yards and cesspools-is the
worst A well in new location is sell
dom dangerous; but after years of al
ternate wet and day weather, foul
drainage finds its way to the deep well,
and each year the inpour from that
source increases. 1t has been shown
that foul drainage from cesspool has
been carried into well 300 feet dis
tant, and authorities on sanitary mat
tiers insist that we'll is quite sure to
drain circle with radius twice as
great as the depth Of the we'll; in 9TH
er words that well SO feet deep is
sure to acquire all the impurities from
"a circle 200 feet in diameter. Don't be
satisfied if the surface falls in all di-
rections from your well. The UNDER
lying strata may dip right toward it.
If there is any possibility Of danger
from your we'll have it cleaned out and
thoroughly examined by one who un.
derstands how to do it. In the mean
time boil the water used so as to kill
all disease breeding germs. National
Stockman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes 1t their favorite
remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look fog the name of the California
Fig Syrup Company, printed near the bot
tom Of the package. For sale by all respon-
sible druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12
Left Des titute I

Not Of worldly goods, but Of all earthly
comfort, Is the poor wretch tormented BY
malaria. The fell scourgeis, however, shorn
of its thong in advance by Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, its only sure preventive and
remedy. Dyspepsia, biliousness, constipa-
ton, rheumatism, nervousness and kidney
complaints are also among the bodily afiiic-
tons which this beneflcent medicine over
comes with certainty. Useit systematically.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

SrREETER-ssI don't understand how you
can be so engrossed in religious work"
Kirke-"I suppose it depends in large meas
ure upon association. There are people WHIP
Streeter-.Oh, that's different. Dos ton
Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

On November II and December / and Is,
1896, the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway will sellround trip excursion tickets
from Chicago to great many points In the
Western end Southwestern states both on
its own line and elsewhere, at greatly re-
may be obtained on application to any
coupon ticket agent or by addressing GEO.
II. HEAFroRD, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Ill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

ssTHE evidence shows that you have been
scorching," spoke the magistrate, with
great sternness. '.You appear to be per-
sistent, habitual scorcher. What have you
to say for yourselfs- "Do look like was
scorchin' nowi" asked the blue-nosed youth
who stood shivering with dread before him.
v~Chicago Trihuna.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

The growth of the Argentine Repub-
lic since 1861 has been remarkable. In
that year the population was placed ut
1880, 900, while at present it is said 10
DO 1000, 900. IN. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

HAD FAITH IN HER AM.-Johnny had
been naughty. eco into the garden,n said
8s mother. sand fetch me stick. Johnny
live minutes Iater) 'sCouldn't find stick,
muvver; but here's stone you might frow
at me- ''-London Figaro.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

81 AM sorryI bought one Of those door
mats with welcome on it." ssWhy so7'
''Some stupid fellow mistook the meaning
Of the word and helped himself to 1t the
first night. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

sIHAvE found another use forthe chafing-
dish,n said Mr.. Cawlzer to his wife, on that
lady's return home from visit to the coun-
try. .'Well, dearl'' "WhiIe you were
away / threw it out Of the bedroom win
dow ut loquacious cat, and 1t killed the
animal. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12
FOREIGN NOTES.

Ten thousand Turcomans have been
carried off in two months by malig.
nant form of fever now raging in the
Merv district
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

MANCHESTER ssThe man introduced you
to awhile ago is one of the most noted hunt
ers in the country" Birmingham = al
wouldn't have thought it from his CONVEX.
less. He is q fortune huntcr."-Pittsburgh
Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

al WANT to order this suit" said Chum-
pey, 'sbut can't pay for it till tho end Of
six months.' "All right, sir; it will be
ready for you by that time. Detroit Free
Press
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

TEDDY-"I tell you it's So" Nellie-eI
say 1t Is not.r Teddy-"Well, mamma says
it's so; aud II mamma says it's so, it's so
even II 1t isn't so. n-Harper's Round Table.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

Mn. HoJAcK--"Miss Teuspot must be sur
prisingly beautiful" Mr.. Tomdilk-"In-
deedi What makes you think sol' s'She
looks well even in an amateur photograph"
Life
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

MAMMA latter she had punished Tommy
-ssStop making such dreadful faces" Tom
my bursting into tears)--'I amt. I'm try
ing to keep stiff upper lip" = Harper's
Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

ON THE FOOTBALL 'Bragley claims
to be great tacklcr." "He is-w1en you
get him at free lunch table. "-Detroit
Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

A PHILOSOPHER says that nothing seems
to please fly so much as to be mistaken for
something to eat, and II it can be baked In
cake and palmed off on the unwary as q
currant, 1t dies happy.-Tit-Bits
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

TER little learnin' may be or danj'us
ting" said Uncle Eben, sbut doan' be-
lieve dat it's nigh cz danj'us oz no learnin'
'tall.r-Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

Tox-eI don't know whether she sings o.
not" Jack-"She doesn't heard her. -.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

WE think Piso's Cure for Consumption u
the only medicine for Cougha.-yxNnm
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

WnkN bilious or costive, eat q CascareA
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10c, go
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

TnR creditor whose appearance gladdsns
sunbeams and his foot In storms
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-12-12

HB only Is exempt from failures VIE
makes no efforts. -Whately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-15

be initiation, the ofiicers-elect installed
and inspection in Perseverance, division.
A large delegation from Garfield Lodge
went to Bristol on a special train last
evening and attended the fair OF Burn
side Lodge.
Owing to a misunderstanding there
was no degree work in Enterprise Lodge
Thursday evening. The rank of knight
and possibly the rank of page will be con-
ferred Thursday evening.
The select social held by Rhode Island
Lodge Monday evening was a success.
There will be work In the rank OF page
in S%mithonian Lodge Monday evening.
A social will be held Monday evening,
March 80.
Past Chancellor +. Henry Peycke, as
sisted by Supreme Representative Taylor
and Past Grand Chancellor Walter scott,
installed Otto Crosse as master at arms
in Herman Lodge Thursday evening.
Palestine Lodge will hold q social in
the Industrial Trust Co. building Tues
day evening, March 81.
FL Karun Temple, Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan, will hold a session
Tuesday evening, when preparations will
be made 10 confer the degree on candt
dates in proper order.
A code of bylaws will be acted upon at
the meeting OF Sterling Lodge Tuesday
evening.
The rank OF page was conferred upon
three candidates and n application for
membership was received by What Cheer
Lodge Monday evening. There Will be
work In the rank of esquire Monday Syen-
ing.
Past Chancellor John f. Farrell of
Abraham Lincoln Lodge, attended the
session of Palestine Lodge Tuesday even
ing. -
A supper, followed by an entertainment
and social, will be given by Oriental
Lodge in Oriental Hall Thursday even
ing. The supper will be served from o TO
s o'clock.
Rhode Island Lodge will have work in
the rank OF esquire Monday evening.
AT the session OF Swarts Lodge We'd
pesday evening the social committee was
instructed TO arrange for a fitting pro-
gram for the observation OF the twenty
fifth anniversary of the lodge, which oc-
ours Wednesday, March 20. The first de-
gree was given two candidates. On Monday
evening, March 2, n fraternal visit will
be made to Park Hill Lodge.
The members of Eagle Lodge spent
Wednesday evening in eating, drinking
and making merry. This second degree
will be conferred Wednesday evening,
March IL.
The annual session OF the Grand En-
campment will be held Tuesday, March
q, and in the evening will occupy the hal
used by Eagle Lodge, where 1t viii hold
a short session.
One application for membership was
received and the patriarchal degree con
ferred ON one candidate in Plymouth En-
campment Monday evening. .
A special session was held last evening
TO take action on several applications fol
membership.
The first degree was given one candi.
date in Pilgrim Lodge last evening.
The initiatory degree will be conferred
upon one candidate in Manufacturers
Lodge Tuesday evening. This lodge will
hold a select social in Odd Fellows Hall,
Plainfield street, Johnston, Monday even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-15
Naval Veterans.

Fleet Engineer, George l. Seavey of the
Illinois Naval Veterans Association has
rendered his resignation and Thomas ii.
Barrett of steam vessel inspection and
Farragut Association of New York has
been appointed In his stead.
The mortuary record stands: Captain
Charles A.. Croker, Cumberland Associa-
tion of New Bedford, Dec. Ia, 1895, served
on the u. s. 3. Lancaster, Warren, st.
Mary and Casco as acting master; John
Ryan of the Cushing Association, Mil
waukee, Wis, served on the u. s. s.
Charles H.. Lockwood OF Farragut Associa-
tion of New York, Jan. 10, 1896, served
on the u. $. S. Niagara, Sciota, Tennes-
see, Lady Sterling and Hornet as captains
clerk; Daniel NJ. Sweeney, aged ~, Com
modore Hopkins Association, CAL, served
on u. s. $. Rhode Island, Lancaster, and
Dacotah.
Commodore NJ. II. Clears of Boston is
out of the sick bay.
Secretary Banding has been asked to
prepare a paper on the navy during the
war of the rebellion, to read before
Bucklin Post, 20, East Providence, Feb.
25, 1896.
Captain George Taylor was in Provi-
denee Wednesday. He has taken charge
Of the Crowe1 House at Harwich, Mass.
The house is well p~atronized through the
summer months.
Shipmate Barnum has not quite recov-
cred his usual good health.
Shipmate Reuben Smith has rome to
Harwich, Mass, to work for Captain
Taylor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-15
Red Men.

One application for membership was re-
ceived, Pitts s.. Bliven installed, and the
work of the adoption degree rehearsed in
Wamsitta Tribe Monday evening. The
adoption degree will be conferred Mon
day evening, March 2.
Great Sachem A. A. Mowry, assisted by
Great Chief of Records William X. Brown,
and state Organizer Charles w. Mercier,
instituted a council of the Daughters OF
Pocahontas at Valley Falls Tuesday even
ing. The council will be known-as-A AL
frettn. Forty-ive candidates were admit
ted, and the degree was conferred upon
them by the degree team from Waneta
Council. A tempting supper had been
prepared for the grand officers and de-
gree team, but they were obliged to
leave on the train. The oficers-elect are
Past Pocahontas, Mrs. Nellie +. Hughes;
Pocahontas, Miss Belle Boyd; Wenonah,
Mrs. Phebe Miller; Powhatan, John
Stevens; keeper of records, Louis Z.
Stevens; collector of wampum, Mrs. Mar
gle Jones; keeper OF wampum, Mrs. ADbie
j. Flemming; guard of wigwam, Frank
Patti; guard of forest, Frank Mann.
The adoption degree was conferred upon
one candidate in Tahoms Tribe last even
ing. Chief of Records George II. Bracket
was reported as being very sick. The
hunters degree will be given three candi-
dates lei Friday evening.
Nine applications for membership were
received, the chief degree conferred upon
three candidates, and permission given
one candidate to receive the adoption de-
gree i'm Moshassuck Tribe Tuesday even
ing. John Ill. Ford was made chief of
the hunters degree, and W. ID. Smith,
chief Of the chiefs degree. The tribe
will meet again Wednesday evening as the
hall is to be used by another society Tues
day evening.
On Wednesday evening, Feb. %, the
charter members of the tribe that is be-
ing formed i'm the city will hold n pre-
liminary meeting in one OF the halls In
the center OF the city.
Joseph Clarke, {. T.. jerks, j. &. Bur-
CESS, John j. Ford, Robert 4. Hender-
son., Eugene Allen, and James Clarke. Jr.,
have been made n committee I'm Moshas-
suck tribe to arrange for a grand ball.
The hunters degree was conferred upon
N candidate in Ossemequin Tribe Mon
day evening.
The Chiefs Of the Great Council will
visit Pettaconsett Tribe thursday even
ing.
Thomas Hayes will he installed - chief
OF records, Nelson l.. jerks, as third rr-
rlor and Il. IL. Scott as third ura ve in
Moshassuck Tribe "Wednesday evening by
Deputy Great sachem Charles W. MERCER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-15

well attended Wednesday evening. The
first degree was conferred on three candi-
dates in a very creditable manner. The
committee that had charge of the social
held a week ago reported that the same.
was a gratifying success. A few OF the
members are to hold a fair, and the pro-
ceeds are to be donated to the council
The fair will be held during the week be-
ginning Monday. March %.
On Tuesday evening the second degree
team of Garfield Council, with Harry
Brown, as degree captain, will exemplify
that degree in America Council, and ON
the following evening will report the
same at the meeting Of Washington Coun-
Gil, in Johnston. Large attendance Is
looked for at both councils.
Hope Council, Daughters OF Liberty,
held a masquerade social and a mock mar
riage Thursday evening. There was lots
of fun.
The members OF Lincoln Council are
considering a program for the fourth an
niversary OF the council, which will be OBJ
served Thursday evening, March 8.
One candidate will receive the first de-
gree In Elmwood Council Monday evening.
One candidate received the second de-
gree in Lincoln Council Thursday even
Ing. There will be work in the third de-
gree Thursday evening.
1t the meeting of Vigilant Council,
Tuesday evening, the second degree was
conferred upon one candidate and one
application for membership was received.
The officers of the State Council Will
make an official visit to Noun Vernon
Council Monday evening. February "a.
A council Of the Daughters OF Liberty
is being formed at Bristol.
On Monday evening, February "a, De-
fender Council will hold a flag social in
Odd Fellows Hall, Academy avenue.
Baker Brothers will furnish the music.
Five candidates received the second de-
gree in America Council Tuesday evening.
These candidates will receive the third
degree next Tuesday evening.
The first degree will be given three cam
didates in Defender Council Monday even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-15
Good Teurlars.

Home Lodge held a very interesting
Meeting Monday night, at which Lodge
Deputy j. j.. Bfcknett- Installed the fol-
lowing offers; G. r., Mile Il. Apple
ton; V. IT,, Alice tulford; c., Isabel
Bradley; secretary, Wilfrid Curtin; assist
ant secretary, Emily Bickneil; r., Il. ).
Robinson; L. s., Sarah Appleton; NJ,
William Fulford;' ID, NJ, Winfred Bog,
man.; e., Annie Quigley; SEN, William
We,tervelt; s. j. T., Mrs. Il. s. Robinson ;
p. c. t.. William IL. Heating; pianist,
Francis Robinson. Home Lodge will hold
an open meeting Feb. "a, to which all
Good Templars and friends are invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-15
Knights of Pythias,

Major General James Y. Canadian,
commander n-chief of the Uniform Rank,
was entertained by Colonel j. ID. Car
penter, l. Il. Davis, Lieutenant Colonel
Nelson $. Davis and Adjutant W. r.
Griffith at the Narragansett Hotel Thurs
day afternoon. The major general was
onshis. way to Indianapolis from Port
land, Maine, where he established a
brigade of the Uniform Rank Monday
evening.
William A. Wilson of Damon Lodge
began his 18th year as grand keeper of
records ana seal Tuesday afternoon.
A framed picture of Past Grand Chan
cellor Charles IL. PIERCE adorns the walls
CT the Office of the Grand Lodge.
Two candidates will be admitted into
Herman Lodge Thursday evening, Feb. 81.
All callers for a number OF days have
had a 'smoken with Grand Keeper of
Records and Seal William A. Wilson.
Grand Chancellor Andrew Mckenzie, IL
is said, Will have a'box of ciagrs at the
same place when Brother Wilson's supply
has been exhausted.
The members OF Abraham Lincoln
Lodge and friends celebrated the fourth
anniversary OF the lodge Wednesday even
ing. Singing N dancing. Supreme
Representative Frank w. Taylor was
among the guests of the evening.
The members of Lafayette Lodge enter
tanned the lady friends of the lodge Thurs
day evening. Past Chancellor l.. r..
L'HeureuX was presented n handsome past
cbancellor's jewel by Brother A. Choquet,
in behalf of the lodge.
The rank OF page was conferred upon
one candidate, one application for MEM
bership was received and permission given
one applicant To receive the rack of page
in Elmwood Lodge Wednesday evening.
The work performed by the officers i'm the
rank OF page was said to be equal to n
ever seen ia the state. The rank OF page
will be conferred Wednesday evening.
Grand Outer Guard Carl Litchenberg
entertained a large contingent OF the
order at the session OF Herman Lodge, i'm
Almy's Hall Thursday evening. This being
the only lodge in New England that is
composed entirely OF Germans, the
members are very much elated i'm having
a representative on the board OF grand
officers.
The session OF the Grand Lodge held in
Masonic Hail Tuesday was conducted the
smoothest OF any ever held in the State,
the contest for the position of grand
outer guard, the session would nave
closed at least an hour earlier.
Sterling division OF the Uniform Rank
will hold a grand military bali In ster-
ling Hall FRIDAY evening, March 20.
Major William NJ. Greene, Lieutenant
Walter Mowry. Grand G. 10. Cady. Sir
knight Willard Ashton, and Lieutenant
A. A. Manchester have been made a
COMMITTEES 10 arrange for the same.
Baker Brothers will furnish thesnusic.
Major Card, accompanied by Colonel
j.. ID. Carpenter and staff. will Install the
officers and inspect Union division OF the
Uniform Rank, Monday evening.
Enterprise Lodge will hold a select So
cial in B. T. Hall Thursday evening,
Feb. "a.
At the session Of Enterprise Lodge Thurs
day evening Past Chancellor Henry Nor
mandy was presented the gavel he had
used during his term OF office, the same
being properly inscribed.
Thursday evening, Feb. "a, there will