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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07
THE WOMAN'S WORK
MY LIFE had been full of work and
By IRVING BAcHELLER-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MY LIFE had been full of work and
lvl worry. On leaving college I lad
planned to do many things that had
never dones I was to- travel, l was to
read and study, was to wish and have
indeed what was l Motto do and
whct had 1 done? Nothing but drudg
cry that had prospered so as to beggar
me of my best hopes. The hurry and
hazard of business life had never given
me so much even as day off. 1t had.
been hard on my wife, and from the
first l felt sorry for her. We had no
children and in our little fiat my wife
insisted that servant would be no
help. l was detained at my office fire.
quently until neither my wife nor my
dinner were at their best. often ate
with suppressed emotion those days.
while my wife sat Beside me in tears
and l could never quite understand hef
grieving when 1 had 10 fault to fine
myselfs :
Early or late, / had no heart for
reading, or going after pleasure when
/ got home. " ss,
, Somehow the weight of the whole
day seemed td fall on me of i sudden.
Il.
orally lay on the ssfa with my pipe
and paper, while my wife put away the
dishes. That Done, we. talked Ian.
guidly about the, events of the day,
and were in bed by half after nine.
loved books and bought them freely as
! prospered.
o Il may break my leg some time" L
used toe say, "and then TIA have a
chance to read them" :
My legs. remained unbroken, how
ever. and carried me year after year
on steady round of toll. Other peo-
pie broke their legs now and then, as
/ read in the papers, and regarded
%hem with kind of envy. Many OF my
domestic pleasures werecontingent on
that possibility of broken leg, re-
member. 1t came to be a standing
joke with Us, and there was bit of
pathos in it, too. - . = y
We had been married about ten
Jears when 1 came home one summer
evening with extraordinary news. :
"Hello, Pete,S said THAT was the
name I called hef at home-.I've got
+, news" fsse - 40 k&
what do you mean?" she inquired.
"It isn't 3 broken Leg" !, answered,
~but it's the next thing to tia vaca-
ton. No more business for awhile
anyway. Now. I hope well have a
little comfort together. want you to
. join that reading club you spoke of
and go and see your friends-that's
what z waHt. I'll look after the fat
awhile myself. I%caH stand il for a
couple of weeks, anyhow"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07

Hello, DEAR" said my wife. in
cheerful tone, as i opened the door.
you poor thing, what has happened TO
your
ssMadana, '~-siid 4, with growing I'M
dignation, ST should like to know what
has happened to you"
''Goodness!"- said she In that SAME
kindly ssnd provoking Tone make q
iighf and then shall tell you"
Its asfine time to be getting home,"
said. with suppressed emotion as
lit q, match; "where have you been?"
:sBeen to the. club!" she answered.
"Been to the club" repeated: with
irony. aa
'"Yes;. been to the club she went on.
stepping into the bedroom and ;laying
off her things 81 stayed longer than
I intended and missed my train."s
She used the same tone Of yoice with
which had answered her on similar
occasions, and oddly enoughsi it was
about the same story'I had told her a.
score Of times While was lighting
the gas in the dining-room thought
how suddenly that feeling of romantic
tenderness had gone out Of my heart.
"Cone here" saids she, presently, II
want you to look in the glass; I: .
had already seen it, in the mantle
mirror-that face of mine black with
SCOT and stern with emotion. :. -.
She came i'm before could answer
and saw the dinner table, and shortly
we both went and washed our facess
=, My; dinner was cold and went with
bad relish, but she fell to with smil-
ing face and stout heart, and a word
ctpraise for everything, just as had
done always -,
1 felt like talking after dinner. It.
was great relief to have some body to.
talk &c after that long andlopely day.
Tell me what you. have been doing
all day." 1 said, >,
My wife sat gaping, her head lea ming
on her hand, far-off look in her eyes,
She had not heard. me-. .,: !.
what did you say ?" she. inquired.
ooh, come" said, wake up! Let's
have a good long talk. A wife is no
comfort to a man when she sits and
gazes DIT him like ninny with nothing
to say =
I'm too tired"-that was her answer
Tive. to. get:up early and go and meet
a. friend of mine over in Brooklyn to-
morrow morning. I must get through
with the work and go to bed" -
when am going to have a word
with you THAT'S what I'd like to
know" said. ::
:. ooh. by'n by" she answered. MAY
be Tllabreak 1eg one of these days.
began to grow thoughtful then, and
got up and helped herclear the table,
and went into the Kitchen and wiped
the dishes for her. t,:~.%
''How:nice it is" said she. lust; ash
am able;ito go out a bit. that you can
turn your hand, to such things" :.
sNot much answered.; 81 don't
propose to be anybody's servant girl
Well hire eone Tomorrow, and. then
we'll get acquainted with eash other"
!, And that's what came of it.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07

~An communications for shis p Per shguIa
Be accompanied by the name Of the author, not
eeccesarily for publication but - IN evidence
Of good faith on tho part Of the writeR White
snly on ono side Of tho paper. Be partic ulaxH
careful In giving names and dates 70 have the
letters and figures plain and distinct. 80. :
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07
FLAG OF DEravERANcE.

TO the hills in the sunrise track
OF a nation born to be free.
Where the looms Of the Merrimac
Enrich the fleets OF the sea,
To the lakes Of the timber zone
Where the inland navies run. I.
To the fields of the south full-bloVn y.
With their Gotten white in the sun.
To the western rivers that leap
"a the grand Pacific bays
Where the winds Of empire sweep
And the beacens of commerce blaze. a..
For the greeting Of hearts that spring
To the thrill Of Liberty's call. 8 j..
On the sky Of summer we, ding. ~. . .
The flag that covers them all!
1t bears no menace. Of fate o;
For the rage Of a vengeful honr,
1t flies no signahof hate, -
No lure for the lust of power. -.
No envy, ambition. or greed. O
OWherever its colors swing
The eyes that see it shall read &.
In the flash of its splendid wing.
From the sky its beckonings speak
With PHYS divine command:
"Go tear from the throat of the weak
The grippe of cruelty's hand!
D Tho the sword the lesson must write.
And cannon utter the word.
Bid tyranny cease to smite O.
And the wrongs of the poor be heard.
Q GO crush the hawk in his spite
And succor the victim bird! 9 %
Flag Of Deliverance blown
On the winds of all the seas,
Symbol of realm unknown
To the bending Of vassal knees
Hail it, invincible states, 60
With the Sbreath of our palms and pines
From Maine to the Golden Gates.
Huzza for its rainbow lines!
And hail it, hearts Of the brave,
From the heights of the mother isle,
Till our banners that arch the wave
Shall blend with a. kiss and smile.
Run up the stars to the peak .
For the England old and new!
The cross of St. George shall speak
With our owl. red, white ard blue.
And the lion from over the surge
Echoes our eagles behest:
mo more shall a feudal scourge
Torment the civilized west"
And to-day Old Glory streams
Where despots scOffed at it's birth,
Where a savage past. blasphemes
The welfare of all the earth,
Where WORKOUT dynaSties shake
With the groans of the poor they spurn,
And the fires it's lightnings wake
In the graves of Liberty burn.
Let it soar till it's starry scope
OF destiny time unrolls
With the worlds Tomorrow of hope
In its promise to fettered souls;
And the commonwealth of mankind
The last rent scepter shall see,
And the last slave march behind :.
The bannerthat leads the free.
Theron Brown, in Youths Companion.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07
The Word GALE"

What could be more English than the
word ale? It carries us back to- the
ibanquets of our'dead ancestors ip WAL
halla, and some of its compounds open
up yistas into that old England which is
fast-disappearing, becoming a:tale that
is told, obsolete itself. Such: are ale-
bush, q tavern sign; ale-conner, IAN Of
ffcer appointed inseyery court leet. and
sworn 10 look to the assize and goodness
of bread, ale and beer" Ale-c6st,, Z the
name of a kind of tansy used to flavor
the rustic's ,home:brewed, has good
old, English look; yet 1T bears witness
to the mongrel nature of the speech of
this mongref nation-cost being from
the Greek kostos..a savory. herb of spe-
cief unideh titled. Alegar is eager or
sour ale, used as vinegar.-Cornh;ll.
Magazine -
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07

!. Few sliliIonAires .rn .Frnnce. ,
There are four millionaire..in Eng
land to one;in France. >.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-10-07

We have the exclusive services Of
In the United States. Unusual oppor-
tunities and long experience emf
nently At them for giving you medical
advice. Write freely all the partic-
ulars in your case. You will receive .
prompt feplv, without cost.
~; Address, DIR. j. G. AVER,
Lowell. Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

How Rapidly Can We Write?
A rapid psnman can write thirty
words in minute. To do this he
must draw his quill through the
space of a rod-sixteen and one
half feet. In forty minutes his
pen travels furlong, and in FIVE
hours and q third q mile. We
make on an average sixteen curves
of the pen in writing each word;
writing thirty words in minute
we must make 488 to each second /;
in an hour $4,000; in day of only
FIVE hours IA, 900, and in year Of
300 days $4,000 The man
who made 1000, 600 strokes with a
pom in month was not at all re-
markable. Many men make 4, O0O,-
600. Here we have in the aggre-
gate mark 300 miles long, to be
traced on paper by each writer in
the year. In making each letter
of the ordinary alphabet we must
make from three to seven strokes
of the pen--on an average three
and one-half to four. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

The mission services held IL the Cath.
Ole church on Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday last were largely attended,
The faithful were ont in full force, and
many heretics, present from curiosity,
helped to make up good congregations.
Father Sleven, the Jesuit priest who
conducted the services, was quite inter-
estinR. particularly in bis lectures on the
faith and doctrines OF the church. which
he presented in . pleasant and plausible
manner. He stressed the '.infaliibility''
Of the Pope as the head of the church,
but explained that he was infallible only
in matters Of faith and dogsna-that in
science. art and literature he was only =
common mortal, and - liable to be wrong
as any other man. As matter of fact,
he said, Pope Leo once wrote a poem and
made several glaring literary errors in it,
which the speaker himself and other
priests bad detected and good naturally
and heartily laughed over.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
Population Of the World.


The human race to-day numbers
1920, 100000, and increases 8 per
cent every 10 years, according to
the recent report of the Interna-
tional Statistical Institute. This
society has set it's heart upon hav-
ing in 1900 a joint count of human
noses in all civilized nations, but
various governments declined to
upset their census arrangements
made for other years, and the
scheme has been abandoned The
figures 1,620, 900, 900 are not an ex-
act count, but as close an estimate
as is possible by expert statistic
ians.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

In a letter to Mrs. H. Easter
brook, written from England a
couple of weeks ago, Mrs. Jos. Paul
states that she is getting along
quite nicely, and has the kindliest
recollection of the Colfax people.
She desires particularly to return
thanks to those thoughtful and
considerate persons who contribut-
cd to purchase hsadstone to place
at the head of Prof. Jos. Paul's
grave.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
SHERIFF SALE,

onEnlrF SALE
Fourth judicial District Court, Parish
OF Grant. State OF La. No. 780.
Jas. I. Davis W.. G. q. Richards.
BY virtue of writ of q. ia. issued in
the above numbered and entitled suit.
and to me directed, / have seized and
will offer for sale at public cutlery, at the
front door OF the court house in Colfax,
La, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY. Feb. 10, 1893,
the following seized rs the property If
the defendant, to-wit:
The west half of the northwest quarter.
and the northwest quarter of southwest
quarter, sec. is, township north, range
2 west. containing 40 acres of land, more
or less. together with all buildings and
improvements thereon. The said land
In sec. l6 to bring not less than SC5 60,
amount due the school board Of Grant
parish, and costs.
The northwest quarter OF section "a,
township north, range west, contain
ing l6O acres OF land, more or less, to-
gether with all buildings and improve
ments thereon. To be sold for what it
will bring. on credit OF IL months.
Terms ct sale - The property will be
sold without appralsement, for what it
will bring, and purchasers will be re.
quired to give bond for the amount bid,
at eight per cent interest from date, and
with good and sufficient security. paya-
bic II months from the date Of sale.
All costs to be paid in cash by pur-
chaser on day OF sale.
N: .. swAFFoRD.
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
January 81 1904
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. Ned Carnahan and Mr.. G.
W. Gray, Of Pollock, were in Col
tax Thursday, and reported that
the election in Pollock on the sale
OF whisky went "wet" On the
strength Of the result Mr.. G. took
out 500 license to sell the rosy
ardent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Nervine and thank God that 1t has bright
ened my days, heightened my life and saved
me from the horrorso Of nervous prostration."
DR.. Niles Remedies are sold by all drug
gists under positive guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free to all applicants.
DR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. 7. NJ. Wells went to church
this week and surprised the natives.
He says he has enough religion
nearly TO last him until the day of
Judgment. He had better hold to
it, for in that day he will be sure
to need all he has got.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. r. 8. Cameron and Mr.. j.
A. Hyde left for New Orleans last
Saturday evening, the first named
going as q delegate to the constitu-
tional convention, and the latter on
business. Mr.. Hyde is expected
home to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
TO HORSE oWNHRs.

For putting horse in fine healthy con
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cur.
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked hons. e
sents per package. For sale BY drueeias
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

We were pleased to meet Mr.. j.
w. Self in Colfax on Thursday.
He was here to assist Mr.. Gus
Ante and Miss Parker in commit
ting the joyful act Of mstrimony.
All the parties are Of Self Landing
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Rife Sport! Do you know that you
can get a. first class Remington rife at
the CHRONICLE Office cheap, only IS 90?
It's the very thing you need during the
winter. Shoots 80 cartridge. You can
either buy it or trade for it."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mrs. Nora Carnahan returned
from her visit to Morgan City on
last Monday. She is accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Roys-
ter, who comes on q return visit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mrs. Jno. A. Williams, who has
been at Montgomery for the past
month, came home this week, and
brought along 'that blessed baby, .
and Mr.. Jno. A. has hardly taken
time to come down town this whole
week. but wants TO play nurse all
the time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

DR.. Sam Scruggs. the irrepress-
ible, of Cloutierville, was in Colfax
on last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

The secretary Of tho Elkhart Carriage
informs rs that their prices will be lower
for $50 than ever. no wishes us to ask
our readers not 70 purchase anything in
the line OF carriages, wagons, bicycles or
harness until they have sent 4 cents in
stamps TO pay postage on their liz pagc
catalogue. We advise the readers of TIL
Taper to remember his suggestion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

ohambsrlain,s Bye ana skin ointnsus
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles Burns Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulatel Eye Ida
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

MARRrED.-In Colfax. La. on
Thursday, Feb. 10, 1893. Mr.. Gus
Ante and Miss Melvina Parker
were united in marriage, w. L.
Richardson, magistrate, perform
ing the ceremony.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Every day strengthens the belief of emu
nent physicians that impure blood Is the
cause Of most Of our diseases. Twenty-Five
years ago this theory was used - basis for
the formula Of Browne Iron Bitten. The
remarkable cures effected BY this famous
remedy are sufficient to prove the theory
all dpalers
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. Robert Richardson is at
home again, having finished his
school near Pineville last week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mrs Mary l. Grow came down
on the Electra last Saturday, and
has been visiting friends in Colfax
this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

"Prof" Hiram Williamson now
has a graphophone, and is prepar-
cd to spread himself expatiating on
it's wonders.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

House and lot in Acmeville for
sale. Nice house, garden, orchard
and flower yard Ready for occu-
pancy. Apply at
The CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. Will LaCroix, who is assist
ing Sheriff STAFFORD in collections,
informs rs that both taxes and IL
censes are being paid up pretty
lively.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. j. P. Lewis has been assist
ing Clerk Shackelford as notary,
deputy clerk and recorder for the
past two weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
New Goods

Are being constantly added to his
stock, such as Dry Goods. Clothing,
Notions, Hats, Shoes, Staple and
Fancy Groceries, etc. In fact. every
thing kept in first-claes store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

and be at rest. One
physician said I had
consumption. for I had
q cough that gave me
no rest. But a good
old physician whose
medicine had failed.
advised me to use DR..
M11ces y oefo~o< f.o
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mr.. w. x. Polk, of Rapides, and
Mr.. Bell, of Coushatta, represent
ing different oil mills, were in Col
fax last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

We understand that Messrs. A.
w. and ]. p. Lewis will start q
mercantile business in Colfax at
an early date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
Tax Notice.

COLPAx. La, Feb. 8, 1893.
TO the Taxpayers Of Grant Parish, La:
You will hereby take notice that, pre-
vious personal notice having been given
to persons delinquent for taxes due on
movable property for the year 1897, and
for previous years. will proceed from
the date of this notice to seize and sell
the movable property of such delin-
quent tax debtors, in order to collect said
taxes, according to Law.
NJ. =. SWAFFORD,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12

Mardi Gras draws nigh, and Rex
keeps sending word that be will
ARRIVE" on Feb. 22d.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
LOCAL DO t S.
Cotton has gone up 4c per d
during the past week.
Prof. Fuller, of Ada, was in Col
fax Yesterday on business.

Messrs. Warren Baltic and w.
B. Harper, of ward two, were in
town Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-12
CONSTABLE SALE.
First Justice Court, Parish Of Grant.
State of Louisiana.

State of Louisiana.
W. A. Jones VS.. Toney Greenhoward.
BY virtue Of writ of a. ia. issued on.
OF the frat justice court in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed. have
seized and will ODER for sale at the front
door OF the court house, in the town ct
Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY. Feb. 10. 1898,
the following property, seized as prop
erty Of the defendant, to-wit:
Two bales Of cotton, marked 1T. G :"
with dropped AZ"
Terms Of sale Cash, subject to an
praisement. J.V. CARNAHAN.
Constsbls Ward l, Grant Ph, La
Feb. s, 1893.