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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

No parental care ever falls to the lot
of single member of the insect tribe.
In general, the eggs of an insect are
destined to be Matched long after the
parents are dead, so that most insects
are born orphans.
The consensus of opinion regarding
the origin of the migration of birds is
that it began during the glacial period.
The earth being then covered at either
end with cap of ice, all life was con-
fined to a belt in the center; but the ice
receded little at certain seasons, leav-
ing an uninhabited space that afforded
the quiet and seclusion that all the
higher animals seek during the breed
ing period. The birds went there ac-
cordingly to rear their young, and, as
the ice receded further and further.
they migrated further and further.
There is hardly season of the year
or an hour of the day or night when
birds are not migrating, but most of it
is done in the spring and fall. Our
summer visitors begin to arrive in Feb
ruary, and by June they are prac-
tically all here. About the middle OF
July they begin to go away, and some
swallows leave as early as July 5. The
birds which migrate at night are the
smaller ones, that have limited powers
of fight and many enemies. The larger
ones go by day. They can fly at such
heights that they have nothing to fear.
The toad does not take dead or mo-
tionless food. Only living and NOV
ing insects, centipedes, etc., are de-
voured, while worms or other larvae
disturbed by their hopping are safe so
long as they remain curled up; but as
soon as they move they are captured.
The toad's tongue, its only organ for
seizing food, is soft, extensile, attached
in front but free behind, and is covered
with glutinous substance that adheres
firmly to the food seized. So rapid is
the motion of this weapon that care
full watch is necessary in order to see
the animal feed.
The coolest inhabited country APP
pears to be the province of Wercko-
jansk, in oriental Siberia, says the Ma
tiona Druggist. The mean altitude OF
the terrain is about 107 meters (about
800 feeD above the sea. A Russian
savant passed one entire year in this
inhospitable region, and kept daily
record of the temperature, which he
has recently published, and from which
it appears that the daily mean of the
entire year is 1913 degrees c., or 2.74 de-
grees f., below zero! The daily mean
for january, 1896, was So degrees c., or
GA degrees f., below zero.
At a recent meeting of the Philosoph-
ical society in Washington, Mr.. j. E.
Watkins showed how the great pyra-
mids could have been erected without
the use of complicated or gigantic ma
chimes, and without the employment Of
an enormous force of workmen. The
principle employed by the pyramid
builders, according to Mr.. Watkins, was
that of the inclined plane. BY banking
up the structure with earth, the build
ers were able to carry the great stone
blocks to the summit with the aid only
OF levers and pry bars. Afterward the
earth was removed and the ground lev.
eled.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

Chinese Candles az Russian Dainties.
To most people o tallow candle APP
pears more in the way of necessity
than q luxury, but the Russian blue
jackets who are enjoying shore leave
just now from the Rossia and the Adj
miral NaRimoff appear to find in as.
similating candles of Chinese make as
much gusto as an English child would
have in eating sugar stick. The
other day party of stalwart Muscovite
bluejackets were TO be seen going along
Queens road, and the avidity with
which they polished of joss candles was
sight for the gods Some of THE men,
who were evidently petty officers,
elected to dine of candles as thick as
ones arm--regular No. joss pidgin
arrangements-and streams of grease
tric]<led from the corners OF each mans
mouth. British and American Jacks
like their beer and rum. but they draw
the line at Chinese-made tallow can.
dles.-Londcn Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

uIScos Vuot use W WoAS AOb 08u
who, il not dead, had never vouchsafed
her one word of news?"
He asked, hurriedly: Gould he have
q warm by the fire?"
'Eh, poor soul, come in," she said
holding the door wide open; "come in
and warm; it's cruel, bitter night"
Without word he followed her into
the bright, warm room, with the glow.
ing fire reflected III glints of light in the
dish covers and bright. polished pans
She set a chair for him by the fire, and
offered him cup of tca--a woman's
panacea for every i'll.
you've travelled far, and look wasty.
like" she said.
"Tes, l am from hospital" he an
swered, and sank down YEARLY, cough.
ing. He was too dazed by the light and
heat and shock of seeing her to speak
for some little time. She, seeing this
busted herself in getting something for
him. Mechanically, he took it from her.
As he grew better, his eyes followed
her every movement, and be replied
vaguely to her questions. Did he know
this part of the country: He was north
country by his speech.
Yes, he knew the neighborhood; had
been there.
Being kindly, gentle woman, she
put down his absent manner to his be-
ing weak and i'll. All this time the lit
tie girl had been looking at him with
grave, childish eyes. Suddenly, as If
touched by some Divine instinct OF
pity, she went up to him and put her
little hand on his knees, saying: "Pocr,
poor man." and stretched up on tip-toe
to kiss him, thrusting at the same time
into his hand battered, woolly dog
one of her treasures. The child's at.
tempt to comfort him was too much; q
sort OF sob burst from him. This was
her child, and she looked as Mary had
done when they were children together
He could bear it no longer; hastily he
stopped DOWN and kissed the child; then
rose. saying: Thank you, missus;
must be goin' on my way"
In vain she begged him to stay till her
man came home; he still refused. As
he passed out of the door he turned and
asked: Maybe you know is any of thu
family of Lear left hereabout?"
a shadow passed over her face.
"They are all dead or gone away"
"Aye, so I've heard" he answered, ano
went out into the night.
Where should he GO? He had nc
friends who would know him. He
walked down the pathway and heard
the door shut behind him. He stag.
gered from weakness and almost fell.
AYE, but will never disgrace her
BY the look in her eyes she has not for.
gotten old days. Eli, nun, but she il
honny yet" he murmured to himself
In the darkness he made out a shed by
the path. He must rest few minutes
more. He turned aside and crept in al
the open door. Here he sat down, lean.
ing against some wood stacked there,
trying to think. The snow drifted in
on him UNDECIDED, his thoughts had
gone back to the past. Why was all
getting so clear 70 him? His old home
the kitchen, with its wide chimney
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

In Derby, Mich, dwells farmer who al
ways likes to get the worth of his money.
The general store at which he deals is about
seven miles from his home. In package Of
matches he bought last week there were II
without heads. He spent two cents in mail
ing them to the storekeeper, and asking for
IL perfect matches.
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable disturbances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cant bottles BY all leading Drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA f10 syrup CO.
&AN fRAnolo0o. CAL
l0gWkkkks ~ NEW tQGx ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

tendency to torpidity. He has adopted the
Indian maxim-that it is better to walk
than to run, and better to stand than to walk,
and better to cit than to stand, and better
to lie than to sit. He hugs himself into the
notion that God calls him to be quiet
Richard Cecil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

In English coffee-houses, in the olden time,
contribution box was placed against the
wall, and it was customary for guests to
drop in small donations fol. the walters.
Promptness." From the initial comes the
modern tip.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

. Filler-I suppose you think war Il
svrt Of picnic? :,
Howles-Oh, dear, no, rot that heg.
l'ble- QIaelaastl xuquiysn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

Patriotic Preferences-His Wife-e'They
must be very patriotic in Wall street." The
Farmer-"I suppose sc" His Wife-"Oh
yes, indeed! Here's report with q whole
lot in it about American sugar preferred
and American tobacco preferred. Puck
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18
AAv~s = AssS pills. aid digestion. sc.

A man marries lovely creature in white
Satin, and then lives with a woman who
wears Mother Hubbards and dressing sacks.
-Atahiann G2ota.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

"The memory of this night, he said, win
cheer me in those moments when life seems
drcary and burdensome."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

First Tramp-I hear they are building
. new jail, with all modern Improvements"
Second Tramp That won't do us no good.
You'll need pull to get in there. File.
gende Blaetter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

When q man goes fishing he may not catch
good string, but ne is sure to come home
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

"A woman's idea of business sagacity is "a
pin the pocket that has her money in it,
Washington ia. democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

The best way for young man to begin
who is without friends or influence is first,
by getting position; second, keeping his
mouth shut; third, observing; fourth, being
faithful Ia 1n1,d nth pr making his employer think
sixth. being polite-Russell SAGE.
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s ss;iii.

Americas Greatest Medicine. o.: six for 8
Prepared only by C. !. Hood q Co., Lowell. Mass
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18
Bad EruptiOnS

OOSSO ovok0 OUT ano OS9Cnargoo
But Hood's Cured.
my son had eruptions and sores on his
face which continued to grow worse in
spite Of medicines. The sores discharged
q great deal. A friend whose child had
been cured Of similar trouble by Hood's
Sarsaparilla advised me to try it. began
giving the boy this medicine and he was
soon getting better. He kept on taking
It until he was entirely cured and he has
never been bothered with eruptions
Since" Mas. EVA DoLBEARE, Horton, III.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
OF INTEREST IN LONDON.

Defeat of the Spanish Fleet tho One Sub.
ject Talked Of
LONDON, May 4.--In the houses OF
parliament, at the hotels, which are
beginning to be full of American tour
lists, at all the government offices and
particularly at the admiralty, the bril-.
liant defeat of the Spanish feet by the
Asiatic feet of the United States at the
battle of Manila was the one subject
talked of throughout the day. The
United States embassy was the center
of interest for all London. There was
a continuous line of callers requesting
information, the majority being Amer.
leans
On every side in England is heard
the praise of the skill and daring dis
played by Commodore Dewey in a stu
alton where, if anything had miscar-
ried, he would have been caught in q
most desperate position. At the same
time credit is given Admiral Montejo,
who had a wretched feet and stood no
chance except from the assistance he
might receive from the forts.
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SPANIARDS ON BOARD.
Gurboat Nashville Brings in an Jmpor-
tant Capture.

Gurboat Nashville Brings in an Jmpor-
tant Capture.
KEY WEST. May 4.-One of the most
important captures made since the out
break of the hostilities was that of the
Spanish Argonauta by the gunboat
Nashville last Friday, news of which
reached here when the warship arrived.
The Argonauta had on board Colonel
Corijo of the Third Spanish cavalry,
his first lieutenant, sergeant major,
seven other ieutenants and ten pri-
Yates and non.commissioned officers.
All were held as prisoners of war.
The steamer also carried a large cargo
of arms and Mauser ammunition. She
was bound from Batabano, Spain, for
Cienfuegos, stopping at Port Louis,
Trinidad and MaDzonillo. Her capture
was exciting.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
NATIVE CUBANS ENLISTING.

Regiment of Cavalry VIII Sail With the
American Troops.
TAMPA, Fla, May 4. Two hundred
native Cubans, who have been quietly
enlisted in New York city by General
Julio Sanguilly, have arrived in
Tampa. They will be formed into a
cavalry regiment and under the leader
ship of the famous Cuban who enlisted
them will probably embar k for Cuba
with the American troops. The rest of
the regiment will be made up Of Gu
bans from Tampa and vicinity.
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ONLY POSTPONED.

Spanish Cabinet Crisis Will Probably bs
on in = Few Hours-wsylsr TX
pected to Agitate.
MADRID, May 40 a. m.-The I'm.
parcial independently and the Liberal
Moderate Repu blican) insist that che
sabinet crisis has only been postponed
tor fow hours. At the opening of
business in the cortes, a vote of censure
against the minister of marine, Ad-
miral Bermejo, will be proposed. as a
result of the crushing defeat Of the
Spanish feet in the Philippine islands,
and the alleged appropriateness Of the
fleet for the engagement. The govern
ment is preparing to reply to all ques-
tions on the subject.
General Weyler, former captain gen.
eral of Cuba, is expected to in ,tiate the
anti-government debate in the senate.
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WAR DEPARTMENT BUSY.

Volunteers and New Recruits Being Rap
idly Mustered In.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The war de-
partment is still lending its energies to
the mastering in of the volunteers and
the recruiting of the regular army to
its full war strength of 81 900 men.
These matters are well under way aud
the officials feel confident that within q
reasonable time both the volunteers
and the regular army will be ready for
practical military duties. Secretary
Alger and General Miles held confer
ence with the president during the
afternoon, presumably i'll regard to ap-
pointments in the volunteer service.
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British Foreign Office Has No
News Regarding the Fall
of Manila.
French Ambassador at Washing
ington Contributes a Few
Facts
Cleaned From a Spanish Official
Report Speculation in
Washington.

LONDON, May At was announced
in the house of commons that the
British government has no Informal
ton regarding the reported lombard
ment and destruction of Manila by the
American feet.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The French
ambassador, M. Jules Cambon, has re-
ceived dispatch from the foreign Of
fee at Paris, stating that the French
ambassador at Madrid, M. Patenotre,
has forwarded official details of the
Spanish reverse at Manila. M. Pate
notre's report was based on the latest
Spanish official advices. 1t states that
the Spanish cruisers Reina Maria Chris
tina and Castillo were totally burned
up and set on fire by bombs from the
enemy's (American) ships. Two of
the smaller Spanish ships, the dispatch
states, were sunk in order to avoid fall
ing into the hands of the enemy. The
other Spanish ships were half destroyed
and had taken refuge in Bakers bay.
The British embassy here received no
reports of any character as to the
Manila battle, SO that there is no basis
for the statements that the state de-
partment has been informed by British
officials here that Manila has surrend-
cred to Commodore Dewey.
Much Speculation.
In tho absence Of specific advices,
members of the diplomatic corps are
discussing with great interest the tu-
ture course of the United States to-
ward the Philippine islands. They do
not doubt that the islands will be occu-
pied by the American forces, if indeed
the occupation has not already occur
red. The only question on that point
is said to be the number of men Com
modore Dewey can spare from his
feet to make up landing party suffi.
cient to hold Manila and other points,
when large garrisons Of Spanish troops
are there. 1t is the future of the Phil
ipplnes which most interests the for
eign authorities here. AS to this,
leading diplomatic official said that
it was unfortunate at this juno.
ture that the assertion was made
by leading men here that the Philip
pines would be taken and held at least
until the War was ended, when they
might be sold to Great Britain or
Japan. He pointed out that while this
course might be wise one in due time,
yet its announcement now only served
to awaken European quarters when it
was needless and unwlse to excite re-
sentiment in these quarters. There was
no provision of international law, he
said, which kept a victorious nation
from enjoying the fruits of war by
holding territory gained in battle.
Intervention New Procedure.
Intervention by the powers of Europe,
he pointed out, was a new procedure
quite apart from international law, and
based only ON the strength of this
united action. But, he added signif-
cantly, united squadrons often make
international law.
There has been no suggestion of in
tervention from Europe from any
source, though it is felt that occupa-
ton of the Philippines is more likely to
develop move in this direction than
any other step thus far taken.
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PRAISE FOR DEWEY.

Manila Engagement s'Not Victory. but
Annihilation."
LONDON, May 4.-The Daily Mail. in
an editorial on the engagement at
Manila. says: "It was, in Nelson s
words, mot victory, but humiliation,
and it proved Commodore Dewey a
worthy disciple Of the heroic Farragut.
4, is characteristic OF the American
a..ce 10 le generous to the weak, and, as
the president is averse to useless blood.
She'd. he will doubtless meet Spain,
whose honor is now saved, in q gener.
0us spirit"
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ARE NOT WHIPPED YET.

Spaniards Said to he Resolved to Carr,
the War to the Bitter End--A
Concerted Attack.
LONDON, May At is announced id
q special dispatch that Premier Sagasta
will inform the cortes in the speech Of
the queen regent Of Spain's intention
to pursue the war to the bitter end.
This special dispatch adds that it ID
even stated at Madrid by those who are
responsible for the naval movements
that it has been determined to avoid
isolated combats on unequal terms and
with a superior enemy. and that they
now intend to throw the whole united
naval strength Of Spain into one SUI
preme effort to crush the American
squadron in Cuban waters. Continu-
Ing, the dispatch says:
Until an engagement is fought no
proposal for Intervention will be lis.
tened to-"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
Dewey HOLDS THE KEY.

Can Seize CorregidO Island Even if He
Finds Trouble in Capturing
the City.
LONDON, May Little additional
news has arrived from Manila, but the
cardinal fact is that Commodore Dewey
is now in possession of Manila bay and
can certainly take possession of Core.
giio island, even if he finds difficulty
in effectually capturing Manila itself
owing to the absence of necessary
landing force. Having thus secured a
naval base he will have no difficulty in
securing supplies of coal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
SPANS SECOND FLEET.

Five Vessels VIII SAL From Cadix for
Cuba ON May Is.
LONDON, May According to a dis
patch from Cadiz to The Daily Chron-
icle, it is believed there that orders have
been given for a feet Of tive vessels to
start for Cuba on May Is.
Three Spanish torpedo boats continue
cruising between Ceuta, Tarila and
Algeoriras.A
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
CHICKAMAUGA AND WASHINGTON.

Two Points at Which Volunteer m Will Be
Concentrated Decided Upon.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Chickamauga
and Washington have been absolutely
decided upon as volunteer army con.
centration points. At least one other
Eastern point will be chosen, probably
either in New York or Pennsylvania.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
Four New Generals.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The under.
standing among some of the senator's is
that the four major generals Of the vol.
unteer army have been determined
upon and that they are: General OILS
of New York, wilson of Delaware, Lee
of Virginia and Wheeler Of Alabama.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
Ready for an Extended Cruise.

NEW YORK, May 4.-The steamship
Yale, formerly the American liner
Paris. left her dock shortly before q p.
M. under scared orders. The Yale car.
rled full supply OF stores for an ex.
tended cruise and had 5000 tons Of
coal aboard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
e,..,r., woodford sails.

PARIS, May 4.-General Stewart L
Woodford, former United States minis.
ter at Madrid, is passenger on boar,1
La Touraine which lett Hayre Salur.
day for Now York.
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The Pone Frustrated.

ROME. May 4.-The pope is pros
trated by the news from Manila. H.
expresses horror at the terrible loss OF
life and says he wishes he had died be-
fore seeing such a war.
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Mrs. Thurber he adj.

DETROIT, May 4.-Mrs. Henry IT.
Thurber, whose husband was President
Cleveland's private secretary and who
is the law partner Of DON NJ. Dlckin
son, is dead
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PALAES ON WHEELS.

PALACES ON WHEELS.
The Burlngton's new Minneapolis and
ST. Paul Chicagoandt. Louis Train con
sists Of
A buffet library car
A combination sleeping car
standard sleeping car
Accompaniment sleeping car
A dining car
A reclining chair car
A day coach (high back seats)
The most costly, beautiful. luxurious cars
on earth. Steam heated; Electric lighted
Wide Vestibuled. No extra fares.
Quick as the quickest, the Burlington
Minneapolis III . P,l- ,t::tr,ttl {.
Louis Limited. An Electric Lighted, steam
heated, wide vestibuled train, fresh from the
builders hands. Built at cost of over 500,
900. Most beautiful, luxurious, comfortable
complete train ever placed in service on any
railroad in the country
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-05
Cable Cut Near Manila,

LONDON, May 4. Tests from Hong
Kong show the cable was cut SO miles
from Manila. A week or fortnight
may elapse before it can be repaired.