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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

ganee in preparing meals and filing ue
dishes, both for the family and espe-
cially for company: What contrast
there Is ia this respect between farm.
ers families in Europe and America.
There the utmost frugality prevails
and keeps the small farmer out OF
debt free from worry and in perfect
health. Plain food, plainly cooked,
without extra trimmings and flavor.
ings, no pie nor pastry, except plain,
wholesome cakes on holiday or festive
occasionss no tea, and only the weak
est kind of coffee. and thar often made
of roasted barley, chieofy, etc.; that is
the way in Europe. Here our women
folks try to please the men-folks and
children by filing them up with
things good to eat, especially with rich
fries and all sorts of sweetmeats and
pastry. Every thing has to swim in
butter or grease Of some kind, and a
meal is not considered complete. even if
it consisted of the incest fowls, fried or
baked, of fish, flesh or fowl, with
salads, the very perfection of potatoes,
splendid white bread. ETC., unless fol-
lowed by rich buildings. pies; various
kinds of cakes, cookies, etc. These
luxurious meals aud dishes are never
seen on the tables of the European
small farmer. How can our ordinary
farmers, with an income of very few
hundred dollars year expect TO have
them on theirs every day, and still
make both ends meet?' Why all this
''spread?" True, we like to make a
little show" But what eur women
folks mean as q kindness to US Is
really one OF the greatest injuries
they can do rs, and this not only
ON account of the cost of thesS sn;ngs.
Meat and potatoes taste SO good that
we are tempted to make a good hearty
meal of them, and then afterward the
pies and rich cakes and preserves and
all the other things are set before us
and we can not resist. Thus overloaded
stomachs are the rule. and in conse-
quence we have all sorts of ailments
and constant need of the services of
doctors, and must spend lots Of rioney
for all sorts of medicines. And the
sick can not work. In short, the mis-
taken kindness of wives and daughters
ruins the health of those they love,
and kills off farmers and members of
farmers families by the wholesale,
and. OF course, keeps even those poor
who otherwise might get along very
nicely with moderate income. Farm
and Fireside.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

YOU CAN'T STOP 'Esl.

News comes from Attica, Ind, of the de-
struction, by fire, of the big laboratory and
Office building Of the Sterling Remedy Com
pany, makers of Cascarets Candy Cathartic
and No-To-Bac, the original guaranteed to-
bacco habit cure. The fire broke out in one
Of the packing rooms on the third floor dur
Ing the noon hour, and had made consider
able Roadway before it was discovered
As soon as it became apparent that the
FIRE department would have difficulty in
combating the flames, the work of saving
the thousands Of valuable documents, con-
tracts, files, millions of booklets and tons
Utmost energy. The Sterling Remedy Com.
pany is the principal industry of the beauti-
full little city of Attica, employing several
hundred people, besides being affiliated with
the Indiana Mineral Springs, the famous
Magno-M Mud Cure. Hundreds of men, wom-
en- and children We'd with each other in car
rying the contents Of the burning building
to places of safety.
Meanwhile the proverbial energy and
and presence-of-mind of General Manager
Kramer, of the Sterling Remedy Companys
was displayed. He quietly walked away,
and secured big show room near by, and
had all the Office furniture, charred and d.
lapidated a. it was, taken there. Before the
originated, orders were being dictated in
the make-shift Office for new supplies, and
car loads of material were ordered by wire
while the streams were still playing on the
ruins. Several shipments were. made the
same evening from goods saved, and on Fri
day morning, all departments were at work
in various rooms about town, while gang
of men were cleaning away the wreckage
preliminary to rebuilding.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.


ne ioftiest active volcano is Coto-
pau. AZ Is iS'SSo feet HIGH and its last
Eruption was In 1888.
-IakIng DIR. Elkins' measurement Of
Instance the star Arcturus exceeds the
sun IN ac.uai brightness 5000 times.
sir Robert Ball. the astronomer,
says that Tor communication with the
ahnapitants OF Mars we would need a
nag as large as Ireland, and pole 500
'n'1es iong,
physician, who has given much
.nougnt 10 the subject, says that SO
long as the cyclist can breathe with the
noutn smut ne is reasonably safe from
neare strain.
In 1877 Falcon island, in the Friend.
" group. began as smoking sheal; ten
years later 1t was volcanic island about
oV ieet nigh and over IA miles long;
now 1t is disappearing.
The largest tree in America, aud
perhaps in the world, is the "Father of
the Forest" one Of the California red.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22
CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How badness begins.
How to prevent it.

hair. and gives An abundant and glossy
growth. Those who are Threatened with
approaching badness will be Interested
In the following voluntary statement,
made by Alderman 8. J. Green, Of Spencer
lows. He writes;
About four months ago. my hair com
mcuced falling out 20 rapidly that
became alarmed, and being recommended
DR.. Ayers Hair vigor BY druggist.
resolved to try this preparation I have
been now using 1t for three tnonths, and
am much gratifed to find that my hair has
ceased falling out and also that hair which
had been turning gray for the past Eve
years has been restofed to its original
color, dark brown 1t gives me much
pleasure to recommend this dressing."-
5. ]. cREHN. Alderman, spencer Iowa
Those who are interested In preserving
and Identifying the hair will do we'll e
seud for DR.. Ayers cursbook, A story Of
cures told by the cured This book Of 100
pages Is sent free, on Request. By the ]. c.
Aver Co., lowell. Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22
WHY FARMERS ARE poor.


Extravayances of the Table Are Largely
Responsible.
Iappreciate the good qualities of our
American women too much to wish to
find fault with them. AS husband,
and father of daughters, aud with q
wide acquaintance aud relationship.
look upon the women OF this country
as lovely and lovabIe creatures OF
course, like every thing on the face of
the earth. they have some failings. We
could not like them half SO we'll If
they did not, and if, like the stars in
the heavens they would only dazals
us with their immaculate brilliancy
and perfection. One Of tho failings Of
farmers wives and daughters, although
originating in n warm heart and :
spirit Of kindness and generosity, is
SO far-reaching in its bad effects that
we should try to make woman
kind see it in its true light To
do this may take time and much
effortin argument and persuasion, etc..
but any change for the better would
DO worth ali this effort. refer TO the
rather Rsassal ipelipstieu 70 sxtraynp
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Every person. male or female, shfinks
from badness. It adds to the appearance
of age and 10 . serious discomfort. The
cases are rare when the falling out Of the
hair may not be stopped. and new and
healthy growth of the hair promoted. The
hair grows in the scalp like plant in the
soil II plant dourishes, il must have
constant attention; II raust be watered
where it Is rooted. It's 80 with the hair.
Neglect il usually the beginning Of bald
ness. Dandruf Is allowed to thickcn on
the scalp. The hair begins to loosen. The
scalp loses its vitality. The hair. insult.
fciently nourished. begins to fade and to
fall. The instant need Ia such case il
plying the needed nourishment to the
scalp. will feed the hair, give It strength.
and 30 produce strong and healthy
growth. All this Is done by Dr.. Ayers
Hair vigor, the most practical and vaiua.
bic preparation for the hair that can be
obtained IT tones mp the scalp, does away
with dandrud, stops the hair from falling,
restores the original color to gray or faded
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

A Persevering Son-in- Law-sNlay ask
what is going on in the vilIage!" inquired
the observant stranger. We're celebrating
the birthday of the Oldest inhabitant, SIR
replied the native. "She's lOl to-day, sir"
And tell me, pray, who is that little man
walks by tire old lady's side?" That's
her son-in-law, sir. He's been keepin' up
her life insurance for the last 30 years.
Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22
umbreIla Chatter.

MAY borrow your umbrella for FIVE min
utes?'
"Why don't you use the one you borrowed
last week."
ssT'm keeping that to loan to you."
well, I'll be over in five minutes and get
IT,
"Then you won't let me take yoursw
Eyes, take it along. I'm still two ahead OF
you. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Ask your grocer to-day to show you .
package of.GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place Of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it like il. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. IA the price of coffee. 15c and
Is cts. per package. Sold BY al grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

To recklessly experiment upon himself with
hope of relief is the dyspeptic. Yet the NOS
trums for this malady are a. the sands Of the
sea, and, presumably, about a. eficacious:
Indigestion, that obstinate malady, even If Of
long perpetuity, 10 eventually overcome with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, an appetizino
tonic and Alternative, which cures constipa-
ton, fever and ague, bilious remittent, rheu-
matism, kidney complaint and feebleness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Wizard 20 git dat load er lumber, Br'er
Black"
Down ter de Healin' Ba' m church."
= "Sho 'nough? Has dey tord de buildin'
down.
mo, sab. Hits dar yit, but hearn Par.
son Blowhard say dat de pews wuz free, an
80 riz up arly dis mornin' an went down
dar an ripped up par oh EN- an fotch 'em
erlong Boston Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

A More Amusing Occupation.
He-There's no use crying over split
milk.
She-Of course not--there's plenty more
to spill.-Brooklyn Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

"What do you think, old boy; stole a
kiss from that naughty Miss Juniper!'
Pooh, that's nothing. The last evening
times. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Coughing Leads to ConsumDtion.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
ss%ne 70 yGss gs So. &c.
and $l.00. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Citizen-To tell the honest truth, do you
think you are earning your salary?
Office Holder-Man, ! earned it fou!
times. over in the campaign. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

/ believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last surnmer.-Mrs
Allie Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct 20, ,9l.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

81 can't Afford" said the man of mod
crate means, Ito go to many places Of
amusement, but am admitted free to the
play with the longest run on record, The
Struggle of Life IN. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

John Doe-"Is that long-haired poet still
the star boarder% Richard Doe-No, in
deed. He is not in it any more He mar
ried the landlady."--N. Y. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Never triae with pain. 1t may fool you.
st. jacobs Oil never fools; it cures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22
For Babies and ChiIdren

there is nothing 30 good in the treatment Of
coughs and colds as DIR. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey. 1t cures Group, whooping cough,
sleep. Children love It, old people Ike II.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

The early and the latter part Of human
life are the best or at least The most worthy
Of respect. The one is the age If innocence,
the other Of reason.--Joseph Joubert.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Cold weather aggravates rheumatic pains
But St. Jacobs Oil cures-any time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Hope-The untiring effort Of woman to
find a burglar under the bed Chicago
News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

There Is no happiness in having and get
ting, but only in giving; half the world is
on the wrong scent in the pursuit of happi-
ness.-Henry Drummond.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

No man can love woman, no matter how
beautiful she is, Il she can't cook. Washing.
ton Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Hot and itchy-as frost bite. Cooled and
Soothed-as a cure by st. Jacobs Oil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

On the shoulders of the young and hale
poverty sits but hghtly.-N. Y. Independ'
ent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

In Winter Sciatica is worse. Any time
St. Jacobs Oil is the best cure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

To Cure . Cold IN One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22
That Dreadful Cold

The dance they sit out il the most de
lightful to pair of lovers--C Chicago News
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Never take girls judgment Of beauty
--Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

that fearful coughs danger signal. It 10
sapping the vitality from your lungs. To-
day bottle of DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
will cure it, tomorrow it may be too late.
This remedy will speedily cure a deep-seated
cold or a serious cough, and give strength to
the lungs. All good druggists sell it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Out of His Depth "What, said the girl
with loose hair around her cars and spas
modic manner, lis your opinion Of the ulti-
mate destiny of the human race?" did +
er-understand you to say, the ultimate des-
Yes 'sWhy-um-if you want my can
did opinion, l should say that-uh-that
it's a long ways off. Washington STAR
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Il never does any good to look bored.
Use q club.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Women ny Of every pretty. girl that che
might be tolerably good looking II she
didn't know it 80 well herself.-Washine
ton Democrat
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

"Borus. in your last novel you spoil the
story by raising an insurmountable barrier
between the hero and heroine, who Ger
tainly ought to have married each Other"
Il couldn't help it, Naggus. My wife in
sisted that was the hero of the story N.Y.
self, and she got jealous of the heroine. =
Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Doing His Own Jesting-"Y Your highness
was saying, that there are no further re-
quests from the powers" "Ah, yes" ne
joined the sultan, affably. ITO be sure.
We were rather tired Of boned Turkey"
1t appeared, now. that the court jester was
engaged IN devising plan of monetary re-
form, and thus portion at least Of the usual
duties Of that flnctionary had temporarily
devolyed back upon the throne.~p qtroit
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-22

Miss Quickstep-"ws What part of town are
we driving through, Mr:. Fibble?" Fwed-
dy-s1 haven't the least idea" Miss Quick
step--I was aware Of that. Still thought
town we are driving through. "-c Chicago
Tribune
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-06-17
OFF. HAMPTON 2DIlj
Spanish WarshipS Seen
Near Fort Monroe.
WERE HEADING SOUTHWARK

Caught by the searchlight-Ratro
Ship Two Cruisers and Torpedo
Boat-The Signal for Activity at th0
Fort and on the Vessels in the Raw
Newport News, Va, June H.
A dispatch just received from Fort
Monroe says: Intense excitement wss
caused at Fort Monroe Friday night
shortly after Q O'Clock nv a dispotcb
received from the signal station at
Cape Henry, stating that Spanish war.
ships were lurking in the vicinity.
A short time later a message was re.
ceived from Washington instructipp
the commander of the fort to be on the
alert. Reports as to the unmber Of
ships seem to conflict.
A lieutenant, who was seen after
midnight, said that he had been in.
formed that a Spanish battleship, two
cruisers and a torpedo-boat had been
caught under the searchlight of Cane
Henry, steaming from a northerly di.
reCtion.
As soon as it was reported that the
enemy's warships had been sighted
there was great activity at the fort.
The big searchlights began to sweep
across the bay, and signals were flashed
to the cruiser Minneapolis, auxiliary
cruiser Dixie and dynamite cruiser
Buffalo, which we're anchored off Old
point.
Quarters were sounded, and the
crews hastily prepared the ships for
@ction. The runners took positions
their posts, where they were ordered
W remain during the night. The
ships searchlights were kept playing
on the water.
At the fort ammunition was hurried
to the long guns, and the troops were
ordered to the posts. Some Of the
officers were with their families at the
hotels, and buglers were dispatched for
them. The men sourried out OF the
hotels half dressed and hastenedd to
the fort.
In the camp of the Maryland troops
orders were given for the men TO sleep
in their clothes with their guns close
by.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-06-17
FLEET is OFF.
The Army of Invasion Sails From Key
West, Shafter in Command.

me Il rmy OF invasion sans FROM hey
West, Shafter in Command.
Washington, June 14-Under COM
mand of Genera! Shafter, the first d.
vision of the army sailed tonight from
Key West for Santiago de Cuba to be-
seige and capture that town. The con-
voying warships, believed to number
l6 OF 10, will be ready for the voyage
by nightfall, and with this powerful
force there is no longer reason for ap.
prehension that the transports can be
attacked successfully by any Spanish
w%arships, wen if such ships had es-
capped the vigilant search OF the naval
commanders at Key West and off Hav-
ana
1t is believed here that the sally out
OF Havana OF the three Spanish gun
boats was intended to create the i'm
preston that they were prepared to at
tack the transports. If so, the plan
miscarried, forsthe craft were detected
Immediately by Commodore Watson's
cruisers and driven back pell NELL into
Havana harbor under the protection of
the guns of the shore batteries.
Even II these boats had escaped they
could have done no damage, for the size
OF the convoy furnished for the troop
ships is sufficient to warrant the belief
that they would have been speedily de-
stroyed had they had the courage to
make an attack upon the fleet of Amer
lean ships, The Spanish boats are not
of formidable character, not one of
them being equal in power of the
smallest American cruiser, or ever OF
such gunboats as the little Bancroft,
which may be used as General Shat.
ter's fagsh;fa
Every precaution has been taken by
the government to insure the safety of
the troops EN- route to Cuba. The naval
war board was in session today making
the final preparations for the DISPOSE
ton Of the guardships. The transports
will be kept as closely together as safe
navigation will permit, and the war;
ships will be disposed of ahead, astern
and on each flank. The heetest scout
ing vessels will be thrown far astern,
ready to signal the heavily-armed
cruisers at the first sign OF an approach.
ing foe,
The troops should arrive off Santiago
by Wednesday night, supposing the
fleet proceeds at eight knots speed, and
landing operations should begin by
Thursday, for General Skater will not
keep his men cooped up on shipboard
a moment longer this necessary.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-06-17

come as to the presence Of Spanish
ships in the North Atlantic. Realiz.
ing that nothing was to be gained by
haste, and that the war was progress.
ing steadily toward success, it was de-
tefmined not to take the one small
chance of having our troop transports
menaced by some scouting ships OF the
enemy.
As a result, the troop transports have
not proceeded to Cuba, either yester'
day or the day before, as has been re.
peatedly asserted. They are in readi.
ness to go, but will not move until the
naval convoy is ready to accompany
them, assuring safe conduct from Flori'
ia to the point OF destination. Wheth'
er that will be today or tomorrow, the
war department declines positively to
~.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-06-17
STRONG CONVOY.
Sixteen Warships Go with Transports
Headed by the indiana.


Washington, June bout of the
maze OF doubt and contradiction as to
the dispatch of the first army of invas.
ion to Cuba, n thing stands out clear
ly, namely, that the government, feel.
ing strong in its present position and
plan, is moving cautiously and with
the elaboration which it believes will
secure success unattended with dis.
asters.
With this main purpose in view,
the army and navy are cooperating
toward the dispatch of the troops, som
$4,000 in number, under escort Of a
strong fleet Of naval conveys, made up
OF 10 warships, headed by the battle
ship Indiana. Unattended by this
strong fleet the troops might have left
last Friday, when one strong naval
convoy was ready for this service.
Since then, however, reports have
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-06-17
AXES R CLEAR.
Navigation Opened on Lindemann and
Bennett.

Port Townsend, June l4.-The mas.
sengers of the steamer Cottage Citv.
which arrived tonight from ALASKA, re-.
port Lake Lindeman clear of ice, Two
steamers are running day and night
taking miners across. Eight scows
laden with supplies were smashed in
the ice ON Bennett, losing everything
aboard.
Three hundred men have succeeded
n reaching the interior of Western
hlaska via Yakutat bay. Parties arriv.
lns from there state rich digsings have
peen struck on Alsace river.
Speedy justice has been meted ont
70 the murdeters OF sam Roberts, a
gambler, at Dyea. He was killed
about three months ago, just as he was
entering his cabin. Fitzpatrick re-.
ceiyed a life sentence at san Quentin.
wniIe Brooks and Corbett, his accom-.
plices' Were sentenced 20 10 wears.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-06-17

washington, June Ex-senator Ba.
con- OF Georgia, had a conference with
The president today concerning the re-.
ported yellow fever in the South. Sen.
ator Bacon advised the president to .ee
10 IL ut once that the United States
Lprees IN the South be removed from
me region OF contagion. The matter
pas been referred by the president to
surgeon'General Wyman, with instruc,
'tions to make a report ON it at the
earliest possible moment.