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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
FARM AND GARDEN.
TOLL ROADS MUST GO.


They Are Completely Ont OF Harmony
with the Tfmess.
There are localities in which toll
:oads exist and are fairly well kept,
and where the other roads are exceed
ingly poor. By comparison, at least,
the toll roads are excellent. In such
cases the wheelmen are apt to deprecate
agitation looking to the abolition of toll
roads, fearing that everything would
sink to the level of the average, un-
cared-for country road. They prefer
to retain the existing toll roads, with
their many Objectionable features, to
letting them go and taking the chances
on other roads improved and properly
cared for.
This is perfectly natural. Cycling de-
ponds so much on the character of the
roadways that we cannot afford to let
any fairly good roads become deterior-
ated, and some correspondents tell us
that where turnpike companies have
given up their charters. the roads have
been allowed to go to ruin. Such con-
dition of affairs is all wrong, and in
dicates failure of the people to realize
their own interests and lack of pro-
gressiveness in thisvery importantdirec-
ton. Does it not indicate, too. that
wheelmen have not agitated the road
question long enough and thoroughly
enough to arouse popular sentiment
and get public opinion formed intelh-
gently on the subject?
AS soon as the importance. of having
good highways is once appreciated. and
the people become sensible of the neces-
sity for concerted action, and the CO.
operation of the state, when they get
out of their ruts and outgrow the notion
that good roads would be only of local
value, and unite in suitable legislation
for their promotion. they will realize
how completely toll roads have had
their day, passed their sphere of USE
fulness, and how out of harmony they
are with the times.
The usefulness Of toll roads in limit
ed number of localities constitutes no
argument for nurturing an institution
which was born under very different
conditions from those which now pre-
vail, and which, after failing to move
with the rapid progression of the times,
has fallen into decline, and in many
places refuses either to meet the re-
quirements of the times or vacate in ia
vor of the public. On the contrary,
Il imposes greater responsibility upon
the wheelmen of such sections, as pio-
neers in the good roads movement, to
carry on an agitation that will result in
the Improvement of the country roads,
and success in this direction will even
tually wipe out of existence the toll
roads, through the changes that will re-
suit from the construction of modern
tighways.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

To remove black grease stains from
clothing, wash with soap and cold wa.
ter. Hot water would only set the
marks.
Discolored enalneled saucepans can
often be made to look like new by boil.
ing little chloride of lime in the water
with which they are filed.
Admit plenty Of air to your store
room on clear dry day. for air is neces
sary to all sweet preserves. Those kept
In an alright room or cupboard are
apt to ferment.
To test the purity of coffee, pour cold
water on it. If the water assumes .
brownish hue, it may be concluded that
there IL chlcory with It.
To clean an enameled bath take one
heaped tablespoonful Of kitchen salt
moisten It with turpentine. and with II
scour the bath. Then rub with clean
cloth. Before beginning operations
take care that the bath Is perfectly dry
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Regularity in time of milking is nee
essary. The dairy cow is good time
keeper. and knows very well when milk
ing time comes. If she is neglected and
allowed to go far beyond the regular
time. she begins to worry and loss fol-
lows. There are some cows that GER
tain mixers can never get clean. They
milk out all that flows readily, strip
GROUND once or twice, and call her fir
ished. With some cows this will do,
but with others the mixer must reach
well up on the udder, and work 1t with
sort of kneading process. A little
manipulation Of this sort will cause
the whole quantity to flow in to the
teats, whereas without it there will be
from gill to pint of the richest milk
Jeff in the udder every time, which
means prematurely dry cow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

There is great difference in the quail.
ty of tomatoes both as regards smooth
ness and solidity. When first intro
duced, tomatoes were simply skinny
bags of water and seeds, having very
little pulp Qnd not much besides their
flavor to recommend them. They were
also very rough. with hollows where
the sun did not thoroughly ripen them.
II is no wonder that people were slow
in learning to like them. But az the
demand has increased most of the
roughness Of the old-time tomato has
been bred out of 1t. While the flavor
remains the same, there IL much more
pulp or flesh inside and less Of water
end seeds than used to be the case, and
1t does not all cook away az It used
to do.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

the search for gold, and has diverted the
attention of many others. But in order
70 get there it is necessary that man
should be possessed of the best of health,
strong powers of endurance and consider,
able means. He leaves his wife and his fam.
lily for considerable period, and the hard.
ships he has to endure are all unknown to
him.
Canada has other gold fields, though.
They are the fields that produce her golden
grain. This year the crop Of Manitoba. ly.
ing north of North Dakota, yielded Fl .000.-
OOo bushels of wheat alone. The current
p psner averages nvt % cents which as local
this year. for wheat alone, equal to q value
Of $i5. $4,000. Twenty thousand farmers
dia tins, or an average to each producer of
'"But these same farmers are not living by
wheat alone. This is only one source of rev
enue to them out of many. They have also
beef, butter, potatoes, oats, barley and poul-
try to sell, and sometimes other things Sac 40
that it may be fairly estimated that their in
comes will average at least 81 900 per farmer.
Thus Manitoba fields have yielded this wear
fully $50, 000,00 in gold, divided among 90.
POO actual producers, and general popula-
ton of about 200, 600"
After counting the cost of stamp mills, ex-
penses OF men, etc., rich as is the Klondike,
'~SS Suieh 40 10 icing tdAcu OuL OF the
soil in raising wheat in this one province.
cannot possibly be secured in any mining
district. OF course mining DEVELOPMENT as.
sists agricultural development, and that is
why the Government of Canada feels SO much
assurance in predicting prosperity to all who
take up farms in Canada. Western Canada
today, promises more than any other known
held that is open to immigration. Farms of
l6o acres, capable of producing the best No.
! hard wheat Welding thirty tn forfv h,,sb
els to the acre, are given away free. Rail.
ways, markets, schools, churches-all are
convenient. The Canadian form of govern
ment is one OF the most liberal known, and
hearty welcome is given to settlers of all ma
tionalities. Already there are many settlers
gone in from the states, and the reports
from them are highly favorable. Those de-
string information as to free homestead laws,
low transportation rates, ETC., will have
pamphlets, etc., sent free on application to
the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or
to any agent of the Government.
j. 5. Crawford, Canadian Government
Agent, 4oS Board of Trade Building, Kan
vas City, Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
FLOOD GATE SUBSTITUTE.

been placed in position. 1t is best to
make the poles or rails of some good
timber. Use enough of these to make
the fence or gate sufficiently high.
These swing around on the rods as the
water forces them apart. When the
water recedes these can be agai1 placed
in position, and there is no loss of fence
material. The ends are laid on each
other, as in building up rail fence
Albert Shoemaker, in Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
NOT HARD TO MAKE.

How to Construct a Good Substitute
for q Flood Gate.
Where a flood gate cannot be used,
the device shown 10 the illustration is
very desirable; a1represents the posts
or trees to whichvthe device is attached;
b is piece of iron in the shape Of a
capital L, the lower end of which is
driven into the post. Further up is a
small iron with an eye which fits over
the upper end of this iron. Thisis driven
n or turned in after the pc'es have
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
Hawaii and Japan,

there are about to be important develop
ments in the Japanese imbroglio with the
government of the Hawaiian Islands. How
ever this may be, certain it is that the dis
turbance of the stomach caused by simple
Indigestion will develop into chronic dys
pepsia unless checkmated at the start The
finest stomachic is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which promptly rectifes gastric trou.
BILE, and does away with irregularity of the
bowels and liver.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
All About AIaska.

Persons desiring latest and most complete
information about the Alaskan gold fields
can get maps and other matter by sending
four cents in stamps to w. M. Lowrie, Gen.
eral Agent Great Northern Railway, 220
South Clark St., Chicago, H., or free by
is the short line to Seattle and Portland;
vestibuled tPQins; tourist sleepers; meals in
dining cars aha carte; connects with oil
Alaska steamers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Pale People and since then have been free
from all pain, headache and dyspepsia. / eat
heartily and have no appetite for strong
drink or tea or coffee, and feel twenty years
younger.
My weight has increased 48 pounds.
cannot say. too much for Dr. Williams Pink
Fills and claim that they have cured me.
JOHN B. COOK"
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixteenth day of February, 1897.
To people run down in health from what.
ever cause-drink or disease-the above in.
tterview will be of interest. The truth of it
Is undoubted as the statement is sworn to,
and we reproduce the oath here. For any
further facts concerning this medicine write
70 Dr; Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectady, N. Y.
The name and address of the subject of
aboveinterview is John B. Cook, of 2O5 South
9th Street, Lyon, Iowa.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The man who owns sleigh has no diff.
Guilty in making himself solid with the girls
As girls soon get cold and are ready to &c
home he can take as many as six in one after
noon, taking each girl home as fast as she
gets girl in buggy in summer isn't allowed
to turn back till the horse gets lame.-At-
Gibson Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Nothing is more ruinous to ma,
cadam road than water. Ruts hold wa
ter, and, therefore. should never be al
lowed to exist. To guard against their
formation and development q one Of
the principal parts Of proper care a .
roadway. A. w. Bulletin
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
Lessons Discontinued.

Friend-What is the matter, Blankley!
You're all cut about and your arm in sling,
as though you had been in a fight, and YET
you look beaming and smiling over it all.
thought my boy Harold a sort OF a muff, and
| undertook to give him some boxing les
sons. This is the result of the first lesson.
0, I'm proud Of that boy.-Odds and Ends
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

called Grain-O. It is delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all erocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is Tree from all its injurious r. operties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimuiant but health
biilder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit Costs about I a.
much as coffee Is and 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

II often MARVEL" said Pennington, the
author, Eat these. critics ySo in an hours
time blast work over which we authors
have spent year.
Yes" replied Cawstik, who had read
Pennington's latest, when minute would
suffice them to say all that is necessary
Philadelphia North American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

T h e ex-
element of
tn e pa 8 t
few months
has drawn
q 8 r e a t
many peo-
pie to the
C a n adam
" II KIM in
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
Gained Forty-eight Pounds.

Il had strong appetite for liquor which
my health. was also slave to tea and
coffee drinking. !! took the gold cure, but it
did not help me-"
This is a portion of an interview clipped
from the Daily Herald, of Clinton, Iowa.
1t might well be taken for the subject of a
temperance lecture, but that is not our OBJ
lect in publishing it. 1t is to show how sys-
TEN, run down by drink and disease, may be
restored. We cannot do better than quote
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Tenpenny-Here is an account in the
paper of man who was shipwrecked in
mid-ocean and cast away on desert island
with another mans wife.
Mrs. Tupenny-The wretch! hope his
wife got divorce from himi-Town Topics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
In Vienna.

First Citizen-And is Herr Won Pom.
meier q proper candidate for the reichs
rath?
Second Citizen (impressively)-Myf friend
you should see him punch the bag.-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
Best ofAu

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup Of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu-.
only, and for sale by all druggists, at 50
cents per bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Our idea of being just rich enough is to
be in such circumstances that one can send
kilograms instead of having to write letters.
-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice.-Dr. G. w. Patter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer Free 81 trial bottle 4
trcstise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

It's about as hard for a man to keep a
diary as for woman to keep a sharp lead
pencil.-Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Papa" said Sammy Snaggs, who was
seeking for information, ''how much is gold
worth an ounce?" 81 can't tell you what
gold is worth an ounce here; but in the
its weight in doughnuts. S-PittsLureh
Chronicle Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The earth goes round, but it would not
go round if divided up among all the parties
who want it-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

We wonder why people are always givins
rs things we don't want and nothing we d.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

A woman will buy all she uses about the
house and make up for it by doing her own
work and think she is saving money
Washington Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

When man gets up saying he isn't pre-
pared to make a speech, you may as vel
make up your mind to stay an extra hour
Washington Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The fellows who run for office on slight
provocation are also apt to run for the Ion
dixie without moving much Of the facts
Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

To Cure Cold I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. Csc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Aut tucI lIolu the SAIL
For years / was
unable to do my
work. / could not
sleep nights or rest
days on account of
continuous pains in
my stomach and
back. / was unable
to digest my food.
Headaches and pain
ful urination were
frequent, and my
hearts action be-
came increased. /
left my farm and re-
tired to. city life, for
l was a confirmed
invalid, and the doc
tors said l would
never be well again.
Soon after / hap
pened to use four
boxes of DR.. Will
liams' Pink pills for
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
and Sl.O0. Go at once; delays are dangerous
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Every man remembers having been r
jected as juror in some lawsuit. Washin
ton Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
RacinI CharacterIatica.

Tom--It takes an Irishman for ready wit
Dick lwho has just visited his "unc1e'')-
And Jew for ready cash.-Up To Date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Talk is cheap, but somehow gossip always
gains currency.-Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The true culture of personal beauty is not
external; it is heart work.. r. Miller.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

A girl puts in great deal of her spare
time reading advertisements and wanting
things. Washington Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The recording angel never credits man
with what his tombstone Gays in his favor
Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Limp and lame-lame back. st. jacob
Oil cures it promptly, surely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Talk isn't cheap when you hire lawyer
to do it for you.-Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Cold quickens rheumatism, but quickly,
Surely, st. Jacobs Oil c, res it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

A dull, racking pain--neuralgia. Its sur,
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

A cruel pain-sciatica. Its cure is sure
Use st. Jacobs Oil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Papa Brindle-"M Matilda, l seriously OBJ,
that young Spooler. He is the most rakish
looking youth ever saw Matilda
What do you mean, papay' Papa Briu-
dle-"Why, l mean the way he wears his
hat on one side" Matilda--"That ien'i
rakishness, papa" Papa Brindle--"What ID
it, them" Matilda-'1t's boil."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The long-headed clergyman breaches the
shortest Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

A cold--sore and stiff. All right again
st. Jacobs Oil did it-cured.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

She-"Yes, these are expensive materials:
but agreed with Polonius; Costly thy hab-
i as thy purse can buy" Her Friend
That was his advice to a young man, was It
ind it necessary to give such advice to :
woman -Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. In order
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently o
Price Is and Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
WHEN THE
Liberty Bell

Sounded the proclama- 1sI NJ
tion of independence
; ss. mug $s!s blessings Ii: lsss; ];
fathers who fought
for the liberty we now enjoy than =
to-day the name of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey to the many men and women this
remedy has liberated from the terrible
agonies of serious lung trouble. II
taken in time it will stop the progress Of
Consumption. 1t win stop the cough at
once, and give quiet rest and refreshing,
natural sleep. Coughs, Colds, Group,
Whooping Cough and Grip disappear
by its use as snow before the sunshine
OF spring. 1t exhilarates the lungs, and
overcomes disease by feeding to the blood
fat-forming oxygen. Take no substitute.
At all good druggists, or sent upon receipt Of
price as cts. 80 cts and 500 per bottle. Address
The Sutherland Medicine Company. Paducah. ny.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Fuddy-"Talk about saving women!
suppose my wife is the most economical
woman going" Duddy-"What has she
been doing now?" Fuddy-"She has been
wanting new cloak, and the other Jay she
said; I wish I had $50 to get thai cloak
with! Then she thought moment, and
added: No, 1 won't be extravagant. iwish
] had 80 Perhaps might be able to get it
for that Now, that's what ] call econ
omy." -Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Force Of Habit.--"The habits we form in
our youth" said the selfmade philosopher,
stick to US all through life, no matter how
hard we may try to shake them of. Now,
brought up in Philadelphia-lo at him!"
why, what's he been doingy' Haven't
you heard? He's got the creeping paraly-
sis Chicago News.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-25
FRUIT IN GEORGIA
Chemist and Acting Direct

The Columbus Enquirer-Sun says: I'm
the opinion Of Mr.. JAS. r. Cox. Of At
fruit raising will become the prin-
ci1fai industry i'll Georgia. The Georgia
peach belt say Mr.. Cox. begins about
20 miles below Atlanta. at Griffin. 1t is
100 miles long and from 10 to 80 miles
wide. There are. of course, extensive or
chards outside of this belt, but it en-
braces all the mammoth plantations.
There are about 100000 peach trees
in the Georgia belt now bearing fruit,
and about Q 5000. 900 young trees are
planted every year. Although millions
of dollars have been invested, the indus
try is vet in its earliest stages. How
ever. it has wrought wonderful changes
in the Statn. 1t has increased the value
of Old and WORKOUT cotton leldS from
s. to SO per acre. 1t has brought an
immenSe amoun OF capital lntO the
State, for some of the largest and most
successful growers are Northern men.
1t has dv@loped enterprises Of various
kinds, such as canneries. CIDER mills. ice
plants. and crate and basket factories.
1t gives employment to thousands Of
men. women and children, and finally
the business of fruit culture has open
ed 4 field OF industrial development that
must inevitably grow great as the years
roll by