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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17
LICE ON LIVE STOCK.
Watch the Animals, and II Affected Apply
the Remedy.

Watch the Animals, and II Affected Apply
the Remedy.
In fall, winter and spring, cattle, if
not properly cared for and fed well, are
apt to get lice. However, this parasite
is not nearly as common as IN former
years, and it is hoped that all breeders
take better care of their cattle than to
allow them to become infested with
them. But it Is always well enough to
be on guard against this trouble, and
an ounce of prevention is worth many
pounds of cure. Cattle lice breed rap
idly. A single infested animal. If neg
lected, will before spring become liter
ally alive, and by close contact in the
stable and yard is almost certain to
spread the parasites to the whole herd.
These parasites are, therefore, more apt
to give trouble during the winter.
Lice irritate the skin; when animals
are found rubbing they should be ex-
amined at once. If lice are found, sep
crate the infested animals. Search
about the neck and shoulders. at the
base of the horns, around the eyes and
nostrils and along the back. Separate
the hair and expose the skin. If lice
are present they can generally be de-
tected. A fine-toothed comb could be
used in searching. Infested animals
are generally restless. When badly in
tested they lose flesh and the coat is
! staring. Bare places from rubbing APP
pear on the neck and shoulders. 1t
would be well to examine animals when
they are are put into winter quarters
and not wait for pronounced cases be-
fore adopting remedial measures.
The authorized remedies for lice nat
urally divide themselves into four
classes, viz, powders, unctions, liquids
and fumes. The powders usually en-
ployed are pyrethrum, ashes or road
dust. The unctions, mercurial ONT
ment and mixture of kerosene and
lard. The liquids are decoctions of to-
bacco, stavesacre or the seeds of the
common larkspur, solution of carbolic
acid soap or kerosene emulsion The
fumes are burning tobacco, sulphur or
pyrethrum. Pyrethrum or Persian in
sect powder should be blown into the
hair by means Of small pair of hand
bellows until it is well filed. Ashes
could be applied in the same way or
sifted over the animal and rubbed in
with the hand.
Dry, fine road dust can be used, and,
like ashes, properly acts by stopping
the spiracles of the parasite. This
seems to be natures remedy, as ami
mails will throw dirt over themselves
when they have access to. it. The unc-
tions should be applied about the eyes,
nostrils, base of horns, upon the neck
and shoulders and along the back. The
decoctions are not practical remedies
during the winter. unless the animals
are kept In a.warm room during. treat
ment. The liquid remedies are prob
ably the best, and should be resorted
to when possible, especially in bad
cases. The animals should be wet with
the solution. Care should be taken
that the solution Is not too strong, and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17
FARMER ANDPLAN'TER.
RAMIE CULTURR.
The New Fiber Plant that May One Day
6uppiant Cotton.

The New Fiber Plant that May One Day
supplant Cotton.
In the years between 1859 and 1875
the subject of ramie, the then new fiber
plant, was much discussed in the ag-
ricultural papers. The result of the
agitation of the matter, as understand
1t, was that there was no question as
to the adaptability of our soil and eli
mate to its proper growth, there was
no reliable market for the fiber, and
the requirements of the trade as'to
preparation were such as to render it
too costly and unsatisfactory to make it
profitable to the planter.
The time has come at last when
these difficulties have been overcome,
and 1t is now possible to cultivate and
prepare It for market at a greater
profit to the farmer than the cultiva-
ton of cotton
received letter from prominent
London firm few days ago, in which
they state that "a powerful syndicate
has been formed for the purpose Of
manipulating the fiber, and are pre-
pared to make large contracts extend
Ing to from five to seven years, to take
as much as 5000 tons per year of the
hber in the shape of ribbons, which is
simply the fiber or bark freed of the
pith." Heretofore the difficulty was
to get rid of the gummy matter in the
bark. This the syndicate will do by a
process known to themselves, and as
there are cheap machines now made
for separating the bark from the pith,
the matter is so simplified that there
is no reason why its cultivation should
not be profitable.
The letter went on to say that ''the
syndicate would pay 500 per ton deliv-
cred In London for the first two years,
and $50 per ton for subsequent years.
The ramie spoken of here is the Boeh-
meria tenuecissma, and is not to be con-
fused with the b. nivea, or China grass
know that the plant can be grown as
far north as the thirty-ffth degree of
latitude, but ! am not familiar with its
culture nor the nature of soil required,
nor where the roots can be obtained
Some claim that it is apt to become a
pest and that once planted, it can not
be got rid of; but there are good many
farmers like myself whose farms are in
Tested with that greatest of all pests,
nut grass, and If ramie can grow on nut
grass lands to the value of sixty dollars
per ton for its crude fibre, am one who
Is willing to try it if it is pest.
The ramie when once established
will grow for twenty years without re-
setting, and will produce in this coun-
try from three to five tons of fibre per
acre. In India, where it is now grown
extensively, they get from four to FIVE
tons per acre.
l fear, Mr.. Editor, that am trying
your patience in the length of this
article, but ! believe the matter to be
of great Importance to our southern
states, and If we do not bestir ourselves,
Mexico and the South American states
will get ahead of us and get the cream
of the business. As / said above, 1
would like to experiment with the plant
and would like to know where / can
get the root cuttings from.--Cor. South
ern Cultivater.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17
Feeding Hogs.

Hogs do better when fed in small
lots, for some. fatten better than others,
and SO get more than their due proper
ton of food. The same hint will APP
ply to the housing and feeding of
calves. The stronger will drive
the weaker ones away from the
feed troughs, and worry and bully
those which can not so well defend
themselves. Those not thrifty, or for
any reason need extra care or feed,
stand even poorer chance than they
otherwise would.-Southern Cultiva
tor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Explained It.-CustomerT.'I don't see
how anybody can handle a big stock of glass
! like this without doing lot of breaking"
Persuasive Salesman-''T can't, ma am.
Two firms broke all to pieces trying to han
die this lot That's why we can sell. it so
cheap. Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Cause to Remember TT should say
10 remember it, said the fat man who was
asking if he recalled certain railroad acct
lent. "WiIliams-you remember him-was
sitting in the seat ahead of me, and was
instantly killed, poor fellow. And that isn't
all. He was telling one of the funniest stories
ever heard, and though / have tried ever
since to find what the end of that story was,
have never been able to run across anyone
who knew."-Indianapo Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Beggar (piteously) -"Ah, sir, am very,
very, very hungry" Dyspeptic lsavagelyl
Then have the decency to keep your good
fortune to yourself haven't had an appe-
lite for years. "-Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17
a vicnr.ous Tran.gre..lon.

Pater7Johnny, / don't want to see
this man. Run down and tell him I'm
not at horne.
Johnny But. father-I thought you
never told lies.
Pater (solcnnlyl-I don't. my SON.
It's you that's going TO tell the lie
Punch,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Cause of the Defcieney.-'I think the pic.
ture lacks atmosphere" said the kindly
critic. Fact IS" said the artist, II had
hard time raising the wind while was
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

He-T suppose your thoughts were all on
your new bonnet during the sermon this
morning." She-'No, indeed, they were
notp' II don't believe you can repeat any.
thing that was said during the service
@Yes, 1 can, too. heard lady behind me
say: Isn't it stunning Y"-Yonkers States.
man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

The Grip of Pneumonia may be warded off
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, 1897-04-17

"A philosopher thinks that five cent cigar
is as good as one costing three times as
much, and keeps on improving in philosophy
until he believes that being dead is just as
good as living
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

"Now for another arctic exploration"
said Fogg as he started on search for his
overshoes.-Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

I have found Piso's Cure for Consump
ten Isn1 s an uasa q msdie1sF r. Lot ,Sa
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

In town, It is the women who waste time
by attending card parties. In the country it
is the men who do it by getting up vol
hunts.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Officer Ito recruit -"You look as sullen as
an ape that has just found out that you are
lila descendant. nEFliegende Blaetter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

No difference how much man may b,
exposed to the weather. he imagines he vii
not catch cold so long as his hands are in hi
pockets.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

A Jury of ravens would not be long in de-
Gliding that Ennet could not sing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

See here, young man." said the stern
father, IF you don't come home earlier after
this I'll know the reason why" Glad to
hear it, governor; that will save all ex-
plantations on my part" - Detroit Fres
Press
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, l0c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

ri think the joke has been carried far
enough" said the editor, as he marked "ac-
cepted" on it.-Brooklyn Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Remins to Be Seen.-The boy who has an
appointment with the teacher after school
is dismissed.-Boston Transcript
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Cold stiffens sprained muscle. st. j
cobs Oil warns, softens and cures it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

People really ought to have better sense
than they have.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Too much goodness Is as inonotonous al
too much MISREPRESENTATION Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Just try l0c box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liverand bowelregulatorm made
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17
No-To-Dac for Fifty Cent..

Over 400, O00cured. Why not let No. To- BAG
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco!
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Prostitutes are like burns and scalds. AL
are cured by St. Jacobs Oil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

1t is entirely superduous to tell people
that you are getting old; you show it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Cold breeds brood of aches and pains.
st. Jacobs Oil destroys them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Icy pavements and bruises give aches and
pains. st. Jacobs Oil gives cure, comfort.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

Railroad men will not dance except at .
"grand ball. "-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

A telephone at business Office is not for
social messages.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-04-17

The way to get better position is to more
than fill your present one.-Ram's Horn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT.
A HEARING ORDERED BY THE SINKING FUND
CoMMIssIoN-A MISTAKE BY THE MAYOR

A HEARING ORDERED BY THE SINKING FUND
CoMMIssIoN-A MISTAKE BY THE MAYOR
An unsuccessful effort was made yesterday by
President O'Brien and Commissioner Einsten. Of
the Dock Department, to have their plans consid-
cred by the Sinking Fund Commission for tmprov-
ing the North River waterfront. Five new piers
between Charles and Gansevoort SITS. are proposed
and also seven piers between Bloomfield and
West Twenty third SITS. Considerable private prop
erty Is involved in the proposed changes.
The Dock Commissioners had long letter to the
Mayor ready for presentation, describing and adj
vccating their plans. Controller Fitch said that
when the plans were first proposed, In 1888, num-
Der Of property owners including the representa-
tives Of the Aston estate. objected to them. They
might want to be heard. Il did not know tho
matter was coming up to-day" said the Controller
land was not prepared for 1t. did not see the
plans and could not examine them"
Commissioner Eins,en opposed pos;ponemept
and said that the Dock Department was -eady TO
expend So $4,000 and that many as ninety
houses had been pulled down. and he did not see
why the Improvement should be retarded BY any
further hearings. -,
Mr. Fitch Insisted that the propsrty-owners had
a right to be heard, and the Mayor declared a mo-
ton carried fixing hearing at II a. m. on Monday
the Mayor mlstakng Recorder COTS left shoe for
q City Hall cuspidor, began expectoratins tonaceo
Juice over the Recorders iootgear and the iowoe
sers The Mayor was innocent OF his error until
he saw the Recorder call Commissioned oa knr
attention TO his damaged apparel Then HIS ho R
corder and hurried TO his desk from which he sent
his own cuspidor whrling over the handsome nv
The Mayor used that, instead of the RecoroIS
shoe, for the rest OF the session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
NEW-ROCHELLE.

The bill appropratng SIS 600 to change the village
sewer outlet and remove the nuisances complained
OF by c. Oliver Iselin and others who have costly
homes on Premium Point and Davenport's Neck
has been adopted. The question OF disposal works
will be submitted to the people for vote
The Board of Education has submitted its thirty
ninth annual report According to cba ne aee
2,S5l the average attendance being 1?9,; OWING
to the crowded conditions OF the buiidlngs' ~
pria st ' OF sllS5 Vas recently voted for two
new buildings and the plans OF the architects are
now In the hands OF the Board but these buildings
II completed by winter, will not be sufficient TO ae-
another building near the Mamaroneck line. The
Board estimates that S5 1853 IS will be necessary TOT
the running OF ne 2ector OF Trinity
Episcopal Church. celebrated the anniversaries or
his birth and Wedding yesteraay me as by
John H. scriven. OF West Chester. has leased q
large estate on Davenports Neck, and will spend
There Will be special services tomorrow in COM
cration Of St. Gsbries Church solemn high
mass will be celebrated at 1870 o'clock by the Kew
p. A. Pussant, assisted by the rector, the Rey.
J. Iavelle rector Of ST. Patrick's Cathedral. will
preach the sermon. A musical programme has
been PREPARED The parish OF st. ba made
markable progress In the membership and In
fuence. The church property Is valued at nearly
5000 and is constantly being improved and en-.
iarged to meet increased demands brought about
by the splendid work of the rector, the Kew. Johh
A. Kener. ,,, ,,.,..,
Tomorrow afternoon will be conducted by the Rev.
Charles F. Canedy, assisted by the choir OF Trinity
An odd folks CONCERT will be given in Trinity
Parish House on Friday night, In aiG OF tne
Woman's Exchange. The programme Will consist
OF vocal and instrumental music, choruses and reel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
PEEKSKILL.

At $50 O'Clock this afternoon the Town Board
will meet and take action the establishment OF a
street lighting district at Cro0n. and In all prooa-
b.lity will award the coIitrac to the Croton Elec-
trio Light Company.
The Ladies' Musical Club will hold Its last meet
ing at the Lyceum this afternoon, previous to ad-
journment for the summer. The year mas oeen
The funeral OF Mrs Louisa Scribner Osburn WIDOW
of j. Allen Osburn, OF SOmers. and motner.ln-aw OF
Adelbert Griffin. Of Sing Sins. who died last wee, week
at Kingston. was held at st. .Pauls Methodist Eps.
copel Church mere this week The burial was al
Hillside Cemetery here, In the family plot. iii :.
The funeral Of Mrs Julia Wheaton Rogers VIII DC DC
her son-in-Iaw, Cornelius C. Lent, in Main-st The
Rev. j. Richie Smith. her pastor for twehty-one
years. will conduct the services. r,...
The Rev. J. Richie Smith, pastor or the l =.
morning. after an absence OF three weeks durlnS
which time he Visited the Westminster UnWer5lLy
at Denver. Col, and looked over the ground tnere;
the presidency Of that Institution, at salary OF
also In attendance at the General Assembly or ths
Presbyterian Church at Winona, to which ne was
delegate. .,..
Theodore V. Purdy and his daughter. Marguerite,
OF Brooklyn, have been spending severai days WIN
Mrs. Harriet Purdy. of Peekskill. ,
John +. Holland, the inventor OF the Hoiiahu SUI
marine torpedo-boat was visitor 20 TINS Vl,iak'
for the first time. and was entertained Dy f|' ID
Frost at the Frost mansion, In Division-st:
Several Peekskill boys will &c to Wh.te rams ~
day. II Is expected, and take the eXaminatl4r Ioi
an appointment to West Point. Sanford r. Knapp
of this village is one OF the three examiners,
A Civil Service examination for the place OF car r.
rier and clerk I'm the Peekskill Postoffce VIII De
held to-day II begins at O'Clock this morning. anu
will be in charge of Captain Frederick Alien omi.n,
secretary Of the Commission. There are a numoer
aDplicants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
vaGoWay,s FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE.
THEY PURCHASE HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AND WILL RETURN 1T TO HIN.

THEY PURCHASE HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AND WILL RETURN 1T TO HIN.
Trenton, June (SpeciaD. -Ex-Mayor FRANK A.
Magowan's furniture In his Clinton-ave mansion
was sold pie ,erneal by an auctioneer to-day ana
brought S.76e 70. Everything in the house was pur-
chased by a syndicate of Magowan's friends ana
all will be returned to him upon the payment OF the
purchase price These friends were Senator w. H.
Skirm City Clerk Edward hurry. Freebooter Gal
lagher Philip MoGrory and George r. COOK
The idle the curious and the prospective pur-
chaser roamed through the rooms OF Mcgowan
mansion all day. Many strangers from nearby
towns were in attendance. and patiently waited, as
the sale was adjourned every half-hour from ~ 70
- o'clock and from noon until o'clock. Many OF
the women brought their babies, who slept upon the
sofas and Turkish divans. While the babies slep.
and the mothers elbowed each other, Mcgowan anu
his friends adjourned the sale at regular
intervals for a conference The conference was
held solely for the purpose of securing an
Of time The creditors could not reach an UNDER
settlement were advanced the sale continued;
Receiver Charles c. Case OF the Easte,n i'u b
Manufacturing Company, filed petluon III cha an
cery to-day stating that r. g. Dun q co ana uie
II Ciahin Company had recovered Juueinecnnt.ss
against the rubber company amounting 10 sloZ -
chatteis OF said corporation and that the sale VIII
take place tomorrow. This, the receiver says II
an unwarranted interference with MS rignts, anu
he asks for a restraining order. An oruer 10 snoM
cause why the creditors should not be eh1oiheo was
granted and Is made returnabe on June To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
NORTH TARRYTOWN.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF st. Pauls Methodist
Episcopal Church announces concert for Tues
day evening" Among those who Will take part are
Conrad Meyer barytone of the Calvary Baptist
Church, New-York City; Miss Phillips, soprano;
Carl l.. Praeger vionist; Miss Palmer. elocution-
list: Mrs. Berkey and Miss Georgia H. Clarke.
accompanies.
At the meeting of Sleepy Hollow Lodge, Independ-
ent order of odd Fellows, Thursday evening,
three candidates were initiated.
Five representatives from the different fire COM
panies held meeting last evening TO organize a
General Committee 10 arrange for the hremen' S
parade. . , -
Tennis Club promises to have an active season. The
membership has been largely increased since last
season. and the financial condition Of the club is
for between the home club and the Yonkers Tennis
Club A new challenge cup for the club will be Of
fered this year. 10 be played for In the club tourna
ment which begins on July and ends on the
Saturday following. The United States Lawn Ten
mis- Association has fixed September { and the fol-
lowing days as the week for the open tourney at
this place. 49, go
next Wednesday afternoon and evening for the
benefit OF the Swedish Mission connected with St
Marks Episcopal Church Washington Irving Me-
The pupils Of Irving Institute win hold bicycle
races and other sports on James Buffers race
track at East View on Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
THE EAST RIVER BRIDGE.
WORKMEN NOW SINKING THE CA1SsONS On
both SIDES OF THE RIVER.

The work of sinking the first of the new East
River bridge cassons. at Delancey-st. New-IorK' is
We, under way, and the construction OF the secohu
has begun at North Second-st. Brooklyn.
The concrete work the first casson Will prop
ably take six weeks longer, and two more weeks
will be occupied with the stone work, which, 1t VIII
be remembered is TO be only twenty-eight feet in
height The greater part of the pier above water
i 10 be steel work The work was retarded at hrst
by failure 10 supply cement rapidly enough
The casson that is being sunk is like huge ar
tight box Within few feet OF the bottom Is a
deck or floor The present work consists in
spreading over this floor about seven feet Of con.
crete This and subsequent layers OF stone SINK the
caisson and will drive steel, ploughshare,lke cut
tiers al the four corners of the caisson down INTO
the rock When the sinking process has reached
the point where these steels are cutting into the
rock the work OF excavating will begin. To do this
work men are passed down through shafts. that
are so arranged with valves to let no air escape
from beneath the deck: The men are supplied win
excavating has been finished to the solid rock. the
space beneath the deck VIII be MED with con-
crete making the total depth Of the concrete about
fifteen feet. 80
r. Coley who is supervising the work for P. Fl.
Flynn. the contractor, said yesterday that the
trouble among the Italian .aborers at the quarry
had been settled.