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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1898-07-28


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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Matter weighing one pound on the
moons surface if transferred to the
earth would weigh six pounds.
If the sun was to be divided into
smaller planets it would make 1910, 900.
each the size of the earth.
The moon moves through space at the
rate of $3.50 feet per second. Its mean
distance from the earth is 23S,S50 miles.
The number of asteroids known to
astronomers is 423. Some of them have
Mt been observed since their discovery
and are practically lost.
A ray of light travelling at the rate OF
$3.50 miles per second would require
eight minutes and eighteen seconds tic
pass from the sun to the earth.
The diameter. of the sun in miles is
estimated at $780, 400; Jupiter, $4,000;
Saturn, 1900; Neptune, $4,000; IRA
nus, $1,000; Earth, 1918; Venus, 7,700;
Mars, 1920; Mercury, 5000; Moon, 2, lea
| Chicago Evening Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
ON JOINING THE NAVY.
Advantages and Disadvantages OF =
Naval Career as Viewed
by an Omcial.

Apropos the enlistment OF such greas
numbers of the young men OF the coun-
try in the navy, prominent naval Off
cial of this city was asked the other day
what he thought of naval career. His
remarks were most interesting and
they appeal especially to those who are
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of putting
in the best years of their life on Uncle
Sans battleships.
1.-The opinion of society in general
about naval career is not worth the
least consideration, for the money
standard is too generally used," said
the officer. "And for that same reason
the opinion of society on what constr
tutes worthy and useful career is OF
no greater value. The navy never prom
ised financial prosperity and neveriwill.
Various considerations must appeal tc
him who would fain enter the navy.
Personal fitness is one and his idea OF
what will bring him happiness and con-
tentment is another. Then he must
figure on what advantages and disad.
vantages there are in it for him.
I'm one point the navy is perhaps diff.
ferent from all other callings, at least
those of private nature. Promotion
is dependent upon length of service
| In nearly every other calling in the
world merit often advances employees
beyond those older in the service. OF
course, this popularity in the navy is
the reverse Of an incentive to energetic
and active work, but to me it seems that
this deficiency is more than compen.
stated in the development of the senti-
ment of duty.
This atmosphere of duty constantly
surrounds every man in the navy. 1t
strengthens individual character and
adds to individual happiness. The spirit
of rivalry and competition is absent
and there is no jealousy or disappoint-
ment, and the little petty troubles re-
sulting from them are not in existence
At such times as the present the life on
the sea~fascinates the adventurous, but
in times of peace there is not so much
fascination. Even in peaceful times
however, one must remember the Ions
absences from home and friends. So
after all, the young man who thinks Of
joining the navy must decide for him
self whether or not the gains are com
mensurate with the sacrifices. Chi
cago Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
pUNGENr PARAGRAPHS.

Is it bad taste for one to eat onions!
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
When an orator goes to prison he ac-
quires poor addrcss.-Chicago Daily
News.
Angry Manager-"WLat did you mean
by smiling in that death scens?" Actor
with the salary you pay, death seems
a pleasant reIief."--Fliegende Batter.
az have decided to let the cottage this
summer to Smith, but he won't take the
COVENANTS to bring his own. What
would you do?" "Charge him cork
age."-Life.
He-"I just met an old school friend,
Tom Ferris, and it was like meat and
drink to mel" She-"Usual thing"
He = "What?" She = "Meet = and
drink!"-Standard.
Reassuring.-Patient = look here,
doctor, do you think you will ever be
able to tell exactly what is the matter
with me?" Doctor-"Oh, yes. I will
find that out az the autopsy.
Testing Him.-Bagley-"Do you rec
ollect that five dollars l let you have
about year ago?" Brace-"Perfectly."
Bagley-''That's good; Isee your MEM
DRY is all right; how's your eyesight?"
Harlem Life.
Things to Remember.-"Ourc clergy
man preached sermon last Sunday on
Remember the Name" 'Was it fine p
"Yes; but he spoiled the effect some
what by asking us to remember the
Sunday school picnic Also" = Chicago
| Record.
Weary William-"Did you tell de oil
| girl back at de house dat We was es.
capped reconcentrado from Cuba?
Wandering Tank-"Yes; but it didn''
do no good. She jest said dat she s'posed
was so used ter goin' without anything
ter eat dat / didn't mind it much
Puck.
Its disheartening," said the pes
simist. whats the matter?" inquired
his friend. II was just thinking tina
even when men may earn glory and sub
stantial reward risking their lives fo
their country, there will be the usua
number of bathers who will see how
far out they can swim."-Washingtol
Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

This very neatly designed residence
will cost about $4,000. The size upon
ground is 20x36 feet. 1t has rnbble
stone foundation, and bowlder stones
for veranda. The basement IS feet
high; first story, feet inches; second
story, feet. 1t has nine rooms, not in
GLIDING reception hall, the size OF the
rooms being as follows: Parlor, 12x
IL feet; living-room, 12x25 feet; kitch-
en-, 10x10 feet; pantry, 3xS feet:
hall, 6 feet 6 inches by feet; sewing
room, z feet inches by ~ feet; family
chamber, 12x19 feet; two bedrooms,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
sauduat with Flour.

Some time ago at the depot at Havre
the government seized consignment
of 10000 pounds of finely ground saw
dust. Investigation brought out the fact
that for more than two years bakers
-four had been systematically adul-
terated by the addition of free saw
dust. 1t was learned that in one de-
partment alone dealer had disposed OF
over 500 wagon loads and that in vari-
Gus other departments his sales had ag-
eregated over 5000. The sawdust was
purchased in Paris and shipped to the
various points where the culprit had
sold it. His customers were mostly
millers. who supplied the adult<ratsd
-four to the bakers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
Electrical Cotton Pickers.

An odd idea 10 electrical application
IL cotton picker, which carries two
rotating cotton collectors and a special
generator. The apparatus is carried on
wheelbarrow which is pushed be-
tween the rows of cotton, the balls from
each row of which-one on either side
Of the picker-are attracted and en-
gagged by the revolving collecting
wheels or disks. In these times of low
prices there is an opening for a ma
chine that will pick cotton rapidly and
effectively. and the electrical pickers,
If proved to be quite practicable. should
exactly fill this want.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

the rest of us, but Barclay tried to dis
suade her; she insisted, however, and
they came in just as the sheriff arrived.
As the men were taken 10 the door.
1 saw Alice turn pale. She grasped Bar
clay's arm suddenly, and l heard her
groan:
Its Mark!"
Yes, it was Mark Conway, the maj
to whom she was engaged.
Alice had gone to st. Louis for few
weeks visit and returned upon the
very train which her old lover and his
confederates had planned to rob.
Conway had boarded the train al
Sedalia as a regular passenger, but il
was not until he was nearly ready tc
put on his mask and assist his fellow.
robber to stop the train that he found
Alice was on board. The thought oil
the rough outlaws entering the ca,
where she sat, robbing the passenger.
and terrorizing her, unnerved him. He
was easily captured. Hence the failure
of the plot.
Barclay led the half-fainting CIR
back to her seat in the car and endeav
ored to hide the fact that she had rec
ognized one of the robbers. assisted
him as well as I could by remarkin,
to those around me that the pretty CIR
had been SO frightened that she near
tly tainted.
| Three months after that ride witt
the robbers Robert and Alice wer
married. They came to my house 70
| a visit shortly after the wedding, an,
my wife told me the whole s.ory.-Si
Louis Republic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

feature. All the rooms are neatly pa
pered, style to suit owner. The ex-
terror of house will look well painted a
chocolate color, with ivory-white trim
mings. This residence could be erect
ed upon a 25-foot lot, bays omitted.
This is very compact plan, covering
minimum of ground space. The de-
sign is up to date, and has in every re-
spect the appearance and graceful out
lines of a house costing at least $4,000.
G. A. w. KNIT.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

then finished with narrow siding.
Chimneys showing above the roof are
of press brick and capped with neat
smooth stone.
All shingles on roof are cedar dimen-
sion shingles. The carving showing
ON front elevation is of composition;
transoms of large windows are of art
glass, and small windows showing in
the family chamber are loaded glass.
All plastering is two-coat work. The
finish throughout house is Georgia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

, all-gone feelings, palpita-
ton Of the heart, bearing down sensa-
ton and painful menstruation. 1could
not stand but few minutes at time.
When commenced taking your med
iciue could not sit up half day, but
before had used half bottle ! was
up and helped about my work.
I have taken three bottles OF Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
used one package of Sanative Wash.
and am cured of all my troubles. feel
like a new woman. / can do all kinds
of homework and feel stronger than !
ever did in my life. Inow weigh 1s1 q
pounds. Before using your medicine ]
weighed only 10s pounds.
Surely it is the grandest medicine Tor
weak woman that ever was, and my
advice to all who are suffering from
any female trouble is to try It at oncs
and be well. Your medicine has
proven blessing to me, and cannot
praise it enough.-Mrs. LUCK GOODWIN.
Holly, w. Va.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
WAR SCARS ARE HEALED.

Across the battlefield to-day walk
Where flowers nod and birds harmonious
sing.
Where peaceful leaves in loving whispers
And butterflies disport on brilliant wing;
The scented breeze is laden deep win
And smiling skies bend DER me stil and
calm.
What stranger. knowing not OF warning
days.
Would think this vale was once with can
non rent.
While armed men nercely trod these grassy
ways
And trees beneath the iron tempests bent;
That thunder born Of hate here maoiy
crashed.
And wars red lightnings here In Jury
flashed?
The sky was canopied with smoke o'erhead.
The flowers with redder hues than now
were wet,
Brave men fell meath the hail OF hurting
And crimsoned steel in hearts of brethren
While men by thousands. writhing. fought
and fell
Amid the horrors of q man-made hell
Thank GOQ t0dt I'll ShOS~ oASS~s
are DER,
That bees and birds now here together
play.
That brothers shall slay brothers thus M
more,
Nor hate reap harvests here Of blue and
gray:
lood-brotherhood DEGREES that strife shall
And love enthroned proclaims the reign o
peace.
Bloom. flowers, and offer incense Ger thes
graves;
Wave. starry nag. no more DER ebol
slaves
Nor ON red fields Ger which wars tempes
raves. :,
Henceforth when foreign foes appear II
view.
Our nag finds north and south defender
true, .
The men in gray Joined with the men II
o'ue' I. EDGAR JONES
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

the cisterr. The front and vestibule
doors have large two-inch beveled plate
glass panels, 26 inches by As inches. ~
closets have three shelves and three
drawers. All hardware will be of q
neat design. The treatment through
out the building will be of the best kind.
All exterior wood work must be painted
three coats, best lead and boiled linseed
oil. The smaA window in front gable
is V-shaped, and makes an attractive
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
ART IN ARCHITECTURE.
DESIGNED AND WRITTEN ESPECIALLY FOR rms PAPER
= = = = =

pine, oil finish. The parlor and living.
room floors, also the entire stairway,
in Georgia pine, oil finish. Kitchen and
pantry floors are maple.
The laundry, furnace room, front
room and storeroom are in the base
ment. The basement floor is of ce-
ment. Attic floor is covered with fence
flooring. All strdding are 2x4 16-inch
centers; joist 2x10 16-inch centers;
rafters 2x4 20-inch centers. White por-
celain-hned sink in kitchen. Cutters on
roof of main building and veranda are
connected with down spouts leading to
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

A distinguished. specialist of Nantes.
Or. Rappin, has been investigating the
haunts Of the members of the germ
tribe. He states that microbes are fond
of playing cards, and that any card
which has been played with reasonably
often win be found to be pretty well
impregnated. Working on cars played
by patients (consumptives and others)
at the hospital at Nantes he found no
fewer than $3.50 bacteria on ? 'square
eeptipster Of the card.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

sxs feet, and two chambers, 9x10 feet
and 9x12 feet.
The parlor and family chamber have
fireplaces with neat wood mantel. The
living-room contains stairways lead
ing to second floor and basement. All
floors are double, having two thick
nesses of felt paper between floors. The
entire outside of building is sheathed
With fence flooring, has one thickness
Of tar paper over the sheathing, and is
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Success in life depends upon the liver"
put it. Medical science has proven, that
nine-tenths of the ailments Of living have
their origin in the liver, and in constipation
caused by its arrangements. Keep the liver
lively and all will be, well. Modern science
points out Cascarets as the only perfect,
gentle, positive liver regulator fit to be used
in the delicate human organism. All drug
gists sell Cascarets l0c, &c, SOC and we rec
ommend them most heartily.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
HALF FARE.
Waahfnrton, b. C., and Return.

Washington, d. o., and Return.
On July Sd to 9th, tickets will be sold from
all points to Washington, D. G., and return
plus 200, on account of the meeting Of the
National Educational Assn. Tickets will
be good until July Is returning and may be
extended to August 3lst. This is the best
opportunity you will have to visit the ia.
nous Mountain and Sea shore resorts of the
East, also Old Point Comfort and Hampton
Roads, the rendezvous of the North Allan
tic Squadron.
For particulars and sleeping car reserve
tions apply to U. L. Truitt, Nor. West.
Pass'r Agent, 234 Clark St., Chicago, Ill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
GREAT skiil I'm veneer Cuttins.

Veneer cutting has reached such per-
lection that single elephants tusk,
30 inches long, is now cut into sheet
of ivory $50 inches long and 20 inches
wide.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

For a Colossal Advertising Scheme.
An English advertising firm wants to
board in the bsnks Of the Suez canal and
decorate theIHIlvith advertisements.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Lieut.. Halpin, of the army, has de
signed torpedo for which the torpedo
net of warship has no terrors. 1t does
not explode itself, but discharges an
other torpedo at such an angle that the
latter dives under the net and explodes
under the ship.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
Hood's Pile cure constipation Is cents

Is Americas Greatest Medicine.

It was all the photographers fault that
Miss Vanderdecken didn't marry. She
looked beautiful in the portrait she sent out
to India, and all the men in her brother-in.
laws regiment were raving about her, till
what that silly camera fellow had written.
"The original is carefully preserved
Household Words.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

From Baby I'm the High Chair
to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good
for the whole family. 1t is the ong-desired
substitute for coffee. Never upsets the
nerves or Injuries the digestion. Made from
pure grain it is a food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at the
price. 1t is genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. It makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13
MRS. LUCY GOODWIN

Suffered four years with female trou-
bles. She now writes to Mrs. Pinkham
Of her complete recovery. Read her
letter:
DEAR Mrs. PmKHAx:-I wish you to
publish what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, Sanative Wash
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Whenever l give the winch
turn, Delay me if she doesn't slip her haw.
ser and pound like a donkey engine hosting
q nobleman's trunk.
Watchmaker-I see. The mainspring'i
broken.-Jewelers' Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Mother-"Haven't you got your gloves
my hands are quite cleanp-Punch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

There are some spectacles that can never
be forgotten, but they are not the ones worn
by absent-minded old ladies.-L. A. w. Bull.
letin
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Why is the ginger-snap seen butnot heards
Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Only one out of every 1000 married
couples live to celebrate their golden
weddips.-Chfcago Times Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Soldiers are not the only ones who find
drilling an awful bore Think of the work
man who put in the blasts.-L. A. w. Bull
letin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

1t is asserted that plate glass will
make more durable monument than
the hardest gsauitA.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Halls Catarrh Cure
II Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13


have done for
me.
I suffered
| for four years
with womb
trouble. My
! doctor said I
hsdfalling Of
the womb. !
Rlso suffered
with nervous
- Al-A
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-13

Tie German emperor owns SOS car
riaees for the use Of himself snd court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

matter. A prize commissioner was ap-
pointed yesterday afternoon in the per-
son of Commander John Wynne, a re-
tired naval officer. He will be stationed
at Key West, where he now resides,
and it will be his duty in conjunction
with two Of the members yet to be Sc
lected as part of the commission to
make appraisements of the value of
prizes and to assist the prize courts in
their work
It has been understood for some time
past that Assistant Secretary Roosevelt,
of the navy department. would soon re.
tire in order to enter the military SER
vice IL the Cuban campaign. This story
can now be confirmed positively, al
though the time set for Roosevelt s
departure from The department is not
definitely fixed. The president yester-
day named Roosevelt as lieutenant
colonel of one of the regiments of
mounted rifiemen to be raised in the
Rocky mountains under Colonel Wood.
whom Roosevelt has urged for the
place. Colonel Wood is now Dr. Wood.
Of the army. He won a medal of honor
for distinguished gal!antry while COM
handing a detachment of regular troops
during the exceedingly hard Apache
campaigns against Geronimo. 1t can
be stated positively that up to this
time the president has not made a
choice as Roosevelt's successor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26
BLOODY TRAGEDY IN ARKANSAS
One Faction in Feud said To Be Almost
Wiped OF the Earth.

Little Rock. Ark, April Pa bloody
tragedy in the Eagle-Booie feud was
enacted at Lonoke at 2:30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon in which the Booze
faction was almost wiped out of exis-
tence. The Eagles caught the BODIES
at disadvantage and poured a terrible
volley of shots into them. w. A. Booze,
the father, prominent business man,
and his two sons. Will and Charlie
Booze, were instantly killed. The
Eagles came out OF the engagement I'M
hurt.
1t is known that there were three
Eagle boys and brother in-law named
Bob Daughtrey in the attacking party,
and that they shot their enemies down
without giving them a chance to defend
themselves
All concerned are prominent The
Eagles were closely related to eX-Gov-
ernor j. p. Eagle and W. X. Booze was
an eX-member of the Arkansas legisla-
ture. The feud is of long standing and
grew out of a political clash between
members of the two families The
BODIES and Eagles have figured in sew
eral tragedies growing cut of their feud
About ten days ago CEales Booze was
fired upon from ambush, but only
slightly hurt