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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29
Fancies in shirt-waists,

Thereally swell thing is the pure white
silk or satin shirt-waist made in the
greatest simplicity of style, and is worn
with black skirt of net. White shirt
waists in cotton goods have the prefer
ence, many being of fine lawn, tucked
all over in bias or neutrality-suspicious.
or round-andround tucks. The severe
linen waist of white, with cuffs and col
lar, is worn with the tailor gown hav-
ing cutaway jacket in bolero style.
Some of the new waists show a cut
away at the neck, having fancy collar
and revers with which are worn fancy
colored or white chemisettes.- WON
ans Home Companion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29
spiSera and Flies.

Twill you walk into my parlorT" said the
spider to the fly.
That was an interesting episode OF years
gone by.
No more he stands around. his fine inten-
lions to avow.
The spider doesn't have to issue invitations
now.
The green-goods man has trouble to secure
his needed rest,
As the crowds besiege his office with their
never-ending quest.
The bunco man is not obliged to think out
clever tricks
He can stand upon the corner while We
bid for his gold bricks.
A little bit Of glitter or little bit Of bait.
And the good things keep on coming In
from morning until late.
The spider sits at ease. with silken rugs
upon the floor,
While the fly gets on his knees to shove his
money meath the door.
washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29
GEMS IN VERSE.
Commencement-and After.

COmmencement-an After.
Come. all ye merry bachelors. both lads
and iasses. too;
With diplomas and certificates tied up In
red and blue,
And let an ancient singer sing q strain or
two to you
Academies and colleges great institutions
are,
Our grammar schools and high schools
shine like the morning star;
But the world you've just beer emptied In
Is mightier by far.
You've studied faithfully and well and
borne a noble part,
You know your 'isms" and "oiogies," your
science and your art,
You're going forth to battle with q stout
and willing heart;
Then remember that a smiling lip Is worth
a ton of tears.
Remember that your courage must sup
plant and down your fears.
And do be sure the work of life will take
you many years.
Some things you know will be forgot, but
more will take their place:
And honest thought, ready hand. pur-
pose born Of grace.
And endless perseverance-these must win
In life's long race.
Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29
An Armament.

Here the voice of counsel for the defense
thrilled with emotion.
Gentlemen of the jury" he cried, lyon
cannot believe the prisoner to be the cool,
calculating villain the prosecution would
make him out to be! Were he cool and cal
culating would he have murdered his wife,
rather have spared her in order that she
might be here at this trial to weep for him
and influence your verdict with her tears?"
Only the thoughtless think lawyers do not
assist the ends of justice.-Detroit Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29
Very Promising.

He stood way up in college
And wore the latest style.
He carried or the broad jump"
And took the 'quarter-mile."
He was so brilliant that he won
In every race he ran
The people watched In awe and said:
"A promising young man."
With everything the people said
do not quite agree,
For remember that. one time.
He borrowed five of me.
cannot sanction all of them,
But there Is one can
I know that II Is true he II
A promising young man.
Dwight Anderson. in Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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Genius.

"How is it Wilkins over. there looks so
cool when everything else is sweltering?"
old papers he is reading? Well, they contain
the account of February's blizzard. Every
time Wilkins begins to feel the least bit
warm he reads about the twenty-some be-
low zero and shivers. His scheme is cooler
than fans and cheaper than ice."-Chicago
Evening News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

II am not at all certain" said the father,
"..hat my daughter loves you sufficiently to
warrant me in intrusting her to your keep
ing for that" "Well," replied the young
vantage for observing things as / have
Philadelphia North American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

Why the Minister Sighed.-Jingso-
'What did the minister say when the plate
came up?" Hingso--'He said he wouldn't
mind so much if the buttons were all alike.
Syracuse Herald.
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eyes, that's the bride" every young,
isn't she?" Nineteen, / believe" "Who
are those midle-aged women with hery''
"Those are her unmarried sisters. She's
ehaperoning them. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

called Grain-O. 1t il q delicious, appetixing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by al
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee nus
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimulant but . health
builder, and children, az well a. adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about -
much az coffee. Is and Csc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

"What is the meaning of this?" demanded
the customer, holly, as by the aid of the mir.
ror he detected quicker across the back of
his new coat. "Oh," replied the quick-ysit-
ted tailor, promptly, chat is-er--the last
wrinkle, sir. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

l cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.--Mrs. Frank Mobbs, 2l5
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

Laziness makes all tasks seem hard; in.
dustry makes them seem light. A. w.
Bulletin
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

A man with good voice went to oblige
a kirk social the other evening, and the
ruling elder who introduced him equivocally
referred to the artistic as an amateur gen.
tleman. London Mail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

Ethel (of Boston)-"They say he is very
rich, but intoerably vulgar" Victoria (oi
Chicago)-"Y cure dead right, there, my
dear He's got load of dough, but he's on
the hog every other way."-Judy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

ana, I'm at the head of my class.'
FLOWS that, Dick?" Teacher says I'm
the worst of all the bad boys in school. -
Answers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

A Profound Theme.-"What is encour-
agement, pa" Encouragement! Well,
YOU can't understand, Dickey,, 1t is some
thing people don't get, as a rule, until after
they quit needing it."-Chicago Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

The feet of other people help the cobbler
to get ahead.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29
An Excellent Combination.


The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelliug colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
nanently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by q method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. 7.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price 500. per bottle
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Too much good living makes rad liver
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
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Tom Mrs. Sumter
to Mrs. DlnAAom.
LETTER TO MRS. PrxxzAx NO. 76,a4]

LETTER TO MRS. fINkHAn NO. 5otzAl
Zone year ago last June three doc
tors gave me up to die, and as had u
different times used your Vegetable
Compound with good results, I had too
much faith in it to die until / had tried
it again. Twas apparently an invalid,
was confined to my bed for ten weeks.
II believe my trouble was liberation Of
womb.
after taking four bottles OF the
Compound and using some Of the Liver
Pills and Sanative Wash, at the end Of
two months / had greatly improved
and weighed 1856 pounds, when I never
before weighed over 1873. Lydia a
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
best medicine lever used, and l recon-
mend it to all my friends. "-MRs. ANNA
EVA GUNTER, HIaaINsvILLE, Mo.
Mrs. Barnhart Enjoys Life Once More.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I had been
sick ever since my marriage, seven
years ago; have given birth to four
children, and had two miscarriages. /
had falling of womb, leucorrhea, pains
in back and legs; dyspepsia and ,
nervous trembling of the stomach.
Now have none Of these troubles and
can enjoy my life. Your medicine has
worked wonders for me."IMRs. g.
BARNHART, NEW CASTLE, PA
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Nh Wonder,

NO WOn0ef.
"She has remarkable voice"
an wlsch respect?"
ain timbre."
mo wonder She used to call logging
camp to dinner" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

Halls Catarrh Cure
u taken Internally. Price 75c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-29

Sour Stomach

"Aner I Wns Induced 70 try CA0CAs
RETS, will never be without them in the houso.
My liver was In q very bad shape. and my head
ached and had stomach trouble. Now. since tai.
ing Cascarets. feel nne. MY wife has also use1
them with bene fetal results for sour stomach"
Jos. KRKHLINo, ly2l Congress st.. st. Louis No.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28
MORE ABOUT those SNAKES.

Mr.. Jacob Funk, Jr. who herds cattle
In the Little fort Mountains, kills a
large number of snakes each summer.
"e has dog that is trained to hunt the
reptiles and give him, notice by barking
whenever he finds one. In this way he
has killed hundreds OF snakes This week
he sent to this office the rattles of two
snakes he recently killed that are far
and away ahead Of anything we have
seen In this country. Each snake had
seventeen sattlcs aud button. the laIg-
est number we have ever known these
reptiles to have. One of the Snakes
measured -four feet and five inches in
length, and was the largest in diameter
that MIR. Funk ever saw, it being nearly
ten inches around at the thickest part.
The other snake was three feet and iOur
Inches long. The rattles can be seen at
the HERALD office.
We would like brother Wicks, the
snake editor Of the "Press." to trol out
a genuine snake story to equal the above,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF
THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.

On last Saturday, the corner stone OF
the Confederate Monument, in Massa-
nutten Cemetery MAS laid by DIR. i. ID.
Stephenson, chaplain Of Shenandoah
Camp c. V. The ladies expected the
corner stone to be laid by the Masonic
Lodge, in accordance with the beautiful
and impressive ceremonies Of that order,
but the invitation was received by the
! Lodge too late to make The necessary
arrangements and extend an invitation
to sitter lodges of the Valley.
The procession consisting of the
Calvary Band, Shenandoah Camp. C..
v. in uniform, Shenandoah Chapter, ID.
c.. citizens in carriages, &c. was formed
at , p. m. and marched TO Massanutten
cemetery. The different organizations
formed around the Confederate circle
PRAYER was offered by TIE chaplain.
Music by the band, decoration of graves
by young ladies, singing of the hymn,
"My faith looks no thee" by the choir,
and the corner stone was laid by Rev.
DR.. p. d. Stephenson. After music by
the band, singing the hymn God be
with you till we meet again." by the
choir, and benediction, the procession
was reformed. In the same order and
returned 10 town. The cemetery pre-
scented beautiful appearance for which
we are, in no small degree endebtnd
to Mr.. p. + Hoshour, who has charge
Of it.
The ladies who have so energetieally
labored in behalf of this monument
deserve great credit, They have re-
ceivcd contributions OF all sizes, have
held festivals, entertainments, SC. until,
the cash in hand has almost reached the
sum of five hundred do liars. The base
and shaft of the monument is here and
Mr.. Jas. Snyder is now at work on it.
A. soon as the day for the unveiing OF
llie monument can ne ucllhltciy HNtu-
arrangements will be made for due
observance of the event. We shall expect
Il number OF camps and distinguished
Confederate speakers to be present upon
that occasion. We hope that it will be
made an occasion worthy Of the cause
Woodstock has never had what may be
termed Confederate day. Let us all
pull together and have day which
will b" credit to the town and the
county. The Daughters OF the Con-
federacy and their president Mrs. Gen.
j. II. Williams can always be counted
on to do their part.
About thirty dollars was contributed
to the monument fund on last Saturday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will BE-
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages. and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires constitll-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton of the disease, and giving the pa
tIent strength by building up the con
stitutiOn and assisting nature in doing
It's work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address. F. J. CHENNEY & Co.,
Sold by Druggists, 75c. Toledo, o.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28
TO TEACHERS.

OF course you have read DR.. Sonthsll
Circular No 1873, in June issue of Tie
Virginia School Journal, relating 10 =
professional Course Of Study for Teach.
ers," in which he says:
THE expiration of many first class
certificates under the regulations Of the
State Board of Education renders it,
necessary that some policy be adopt,i
for the renewal Of these certificates
where In the judgment ofthe Superintea-
dent this should be done.
Mature deliberatiOn and much cor
ference with superintendent and teachers
haYe convinced me that new departure
is necessary 10 meet the demands of ex-
listing conditions.
~ have determined 10 authorize SUPER
intendents TO renew for one year q
irst-grade certificates of all teachers
whose work has been satisfactory 10
them; but on the condition that such
teachers will agree TO enter at once up,n
the progressive professional course o,
study outlined below. The course IS
about equivalent to that required tora
professional certificate, and those who
shall successfully complete il in two
consecutive years will receive certificates
good for seven years, and renewable for
still longer period, on condition Of aC-
ceptable work aud continued profes-
sional study"
A number of our teachers have al
ready had their certificates renewed
upon these conditions, and ! shall be
glad TO see all Of our first grade teachers
take advantage Of this offer. Those who
live convenient 10 Mt. Jackson should
call upon me during the examination
there August and ID.
On August There Will be at Mt.
Jackson meeting of the committee on
School Economy, for the purpose Of
formulating some system for grading the
public schools of this county. This
meeting is called in pursuance Of Sec. ;
Of the consultation Of the Teachers Co
operative League oft this county. and it is
earnestly desired that all members be
be present. Very truly,
J. Is. MCIYTUTFF. Supt Of Schools.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28
A Crank ON shoes.

"Du Maurier," says the man who
made his shoes. was great lover OF
stylish footwear. He had small. well
shaped feet and paid good prices. He
always had number Of pairs Of shoes
on hand and did not confne himself to
one shoemaker.
"Du Maurier WAS the most particular
man about his footwear ever knew.
His shoes had TO be perfect In at and
style. or he would not take them. He
would never wear a repaired shoe.
II remember Du Maurier coming TO
the shop for a pair OF shoes He told
me that since he ordered them he had
decided to have another style. After
paying for the first pair he went to the
shop door and gave them TO q man
who was passing, telling him that II
they did not fit him he could give them
to some other man. He then came
back and ordered the new STYLE"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28
pnWELL,S EORT NEWS.

Corn as well as all other growing
crops are suffering very much for ram.
Ii is too dry for the farmers to pillow.
Our machine men are busy threshing
wheat which is yielding very well to the
straw but not so we'll Ia the acre as 1t
was short and stood thin on the ground.
We have not yet noticed the death Il
Mr.. Martin Comes In your columns He
died several weeks ago His funeral
sermon was preached by Rev. John
Clanahan.
The little child Of Mr.. Phil Sheetz is
very sick.
We are sorry to know that Mr. Samuel
G.. GOlladay is making preparations to
move from here to his farm near Wood
stock. lie Will be greatly missed as he
is one OF our best citizens.
sir. and Mrs. Compton and several OF
the RideuOur boys were guests Of Dir.
John Clanahan last Sunday.
We are having numbers OF I'll day
meetings in this section,
We would advise The Woodstock boys
to come one at time TO see a girl, SO
that the one wont have to sleep the
lime away on a lounge until the Other
one gets through talking TO the girl.
Mrs. Valley Ritenour, of Piltsburg'
Pa, who had been visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton RitenOur, has re
turned to her home in PiItsburg.
Tee Children's Day ser7ice at Cros
Roads brought a large crowd togethe
Of both old and young. Many good att
suitable pieces were rerlted and proved
, very interesting. MS also did the fine adj
dress made by Mr.. NJ. J.. Walton.
A large crowd OF our people attend
+, ed the all day meeting att the Caladonial
Springs last SUI day, all OF whom re
I, ported a pleasant time.
) LITTLE PUD.
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SAuMSVllLE NEWS.

Mr.. +. VI. Fisheraud wife. Of Phla-
delpha, are visiting Nr. j. ". Myers
and other friends in this place.
Miss Helen Sheetz. Of Calvary, Miss
Virgie Boyer, II Woodstock. and Miss
Sheetz. OF Washington, are visiting Mr..
T. /. WiIkin.
Mcssrs. i. F. Maphis, G. Haun and
IF. l.. wilkins accompanied by their
ladies, are gong TO Capon Springs next
week.
y. VI. Rhodes was in Winchester on
Mon lay.
Rev. d. 4. Rhodes is holding a meet
Ing at Capon Bridge, W. Va.
Our protracled meeting is now in
progress under the management Of W.
I J. Cooke, Rev. J. d. llamaker and f.
r. Hodge are doing the preaching. The
audiences are good and much interest
is being manifested
We have 10 chronicle the death OF
lictle Lois, infant daughter Of MIR. and
Mrs. G. b. IIauu, which occurred on l.lC
18th This Is the first death resulting
from the epidemic OF whooping cougl
now prevailing here.
Gardens and corn are suffering great
~ from the protractcd drOuih. Unless
rain comes soon corn will nOt be half {
crop.
Mrs. Lizzie Hotel and daughter Fila
OF New Market, are visiting Mrs. VIII
kin.
Mr.. W. G. Ritter is building a barn
on his place on the Back Boad. JOhl
". Go,henour is also building new
house.
Hunter, the nine year old son OF 6
b. Ilaun. received very sever; kicl
from his fathers horse while leading
him to water Sunday evening. III
condition is more serious than at iirs
supposed.
Mr. Chas. Yew IS home again lie ha'
been in German, W. Va, working in
tannerY there.
Mr.. Jas. Bowers intends tOmoye bacI
to his home shortly. lie has been Twin
at st. Luke.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28

We are indebted to Mrs John Howe.
Of this place, for magnificent specimens
Of the Night Blooming Cereus. This
flower. which is speclous of cactus. and
blooms only at night, Is one of the most
beautiful imaginable. One of those sent
us was very large. measuring eight and
half inches in width, Of a pure creamy
white and most delightful fragrance.
The plant owned by the above m ention.
ed lady, is large and vigorous one and
this year had nine OF these splendid
blooms.
Mrs. Howe is devoted and skillful
grower of flowers, and is the fortunate
possessor Of many beautiful plants. We
thank her for her kindly remembrance
Of us.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28

Several families in Edihburg recently
went pic-nicing on tile mountain side
near that place. In rambling around
they found a wild turkeys nest contain
ing number Of eggs. They took the
eggs to their camp and covered with a
shawl. intending to take them home
and set them under a hen. In the eye-
ming when the cover was taken of II
was found that several of the eggs had
ha;ched and they had the little wild
Turkeys to take home.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-28

TO be bound hand and foot for years
by the chain of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams, OF
Mancht stei. Mich. tells how such II
slave was made free. lie says: MY
wife has been so helpless for live years
thai she could not turn over in bed alone
After using two bottles Of Electric Bit
ters, she is wonder iully improved and
able to do her own wark." This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly cures
nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy
headache, backache, faintiug and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medicine
is a godsend TO weak, sickly, run down
people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
so cents. Sold by b. Schmitt, Druggist