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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Mule breeding has been profitable
and will be again.
Wheat is good for hogs. 1t should be
soaked or coarsely ground.
The horse has the same diseases and
symptoms that a human being has.
This is good time to clear the farm
of rubbish. Clean out the fence cor
ners and burn all the trash.
According to an experience in the
Russian cavalry, aluminium horseshoes
last longer than steel. Certainly they
are lighter. -.
Teach the colt to eat grain before
taking it from the dam. 1t will then
be ready to go right along in growing
when it is weaned.
1t is best to train coltto go without
binders 1t is not best to take of the
binders from a horse that has always
been used to them.
The dry climate of Minnesota and
Montana, which is SO beneficial to peo-
pie of weak lungs, produces horse
Of capital lung power.
AS between the two, you had better
have plenty of good water for your
stock than plenty of feed and linn
tied quantity of water and that bad
Western Plowman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
POTATO STALK wEEvn.
A New Insect Which IL Said to BE
More Destructive Than Any of
Its Predecessors.

A new insect that has been numerous
The past year in Kansas, and is at pres
ent the most common, is the potato
stalk weevil, and is said to be the most
destructive that the grower has to con-
tend with. Little is known of this new
pest, as few understand the insect or
its work. The potato-stalk weevil does
not confine its attacks to the potato
plant, but is to be found in weeds of
different denominations. AS many as
eight adults have been taken from the
stalk of the ground cherry. The horse
nettle, cookie bur, stick weed and bull
nettle are other weeds which are af-
fected by the insects. Wherever these
plants are permitted to grow wild they
are a constant menace to potato grow
ing, in that they support in large num-
beers the insect to infect potato fields
in the spring The effect of the-pest
upon these weeds is not so noticeable
as upon the potato, as their vitality is
so slightly affected. 1t is shown clear
ly in the potato by the whiting and
dying of the plant, especially in dry
seasons. The adult is a small snout
beetle, and belongs to the same family
of insects as the plum curculio, and
has the peculiar beak that characterizes
this family of insects. 1t is of an ashy
gray color, about one-fifth of an inch
long, and marked by three black spots
at the base of its wing covers. Spray
ing has been successfully tried upon
this pest by the Kansas state agricul
tural college. and we advise spraying
the vines either with London purple
or Paris green. taking care that the
stocks and branches are reached by
the poison. As precautionary meas
ure, rid the place of weeds.-Western
ploWman
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
HIS CONDITION.
He Was Just Plain Lasy, Withou,
- F,tAny Of Your Frills or Or
.tsfsts I naments. s<t

"Howdy do, Mr.. Jarlick?" saluted DR..
Slaughter, an Arkansas physician. How is
your health to-day?"
"Are you asking as physician or merely
as friend?" returned Mr.. Jarlick, moss
grown, but shrewd native. s&1
"As friend, of counsel"
"Wa-all, then, Doc, I'm feelin' kinder
sawter, so to express it. Amt sick
enough to go to bed, nor well enough to
do anything that looks like work. Amt rich
enough to need vacation, nor poor enough
not to feel like want one. Can't say I've
got spring fever or palpitation of the heart,
for the first amt in season now, an I'm too
durn big an husky for anybody to believe
the latter. The simple fact of the case is
that Pm truthful enough to own up that I'm
lazy, without any frills or ornaments-jest
plain lazy, an honest enough to confess it.
That's all in the world is the matter with
me."-Puck. eszk
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
IMPROVED WOOD CUTTER.

thick board about 40 inches in height,
with four or more cuts on the one side,
as the accompanying cut shows. From
the top there is suspended a heavy.
swordlike, knife-shaped ak, with han.
die, with which the wood is split. The
pieces which are desired to be broken
crosswise should be laid across the up
permost step" and hacked with the ak
few times, whereupon they are easily
broken into small pieces.-Christian
Bay, in Ohio Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29


: Sergeant Buck Taylor, one of the
famous Rough Riders, Is a personal
friend of Governor Roosevelt, of New
York. He accompanied Governor Roose.
velt on his great stunning tour
through upper New York state. He
was promoted through gallantry In
the field during the late war.
The Sergeant has the following to
say of Pe-ru-na: II think there is no
better medicine'on earth than Pe-ru-na,
for catarrh. 1t has cured me. 1t
would take volume to tell you all
the good it has done me. Pe>ru-na is
che best catarrh cure on earth, and !
know, for have tried nearly all Of
them. Respectfully.
"Buck F. Taylor"
Winter weather causes catarrh. Ev
srybody knows this But everybody
does not stop to think that winter
weather delays the cure Of cStarrh. II
takes longer to cure case of catarrh
In the winter generally. than in the
warm season. Spring is here. Now
- the time favorable to the treatment
Of old and especially stubborn cases
Of catarrh.
Send for book entitled Facts and
Faces" Sent free by The Pe-ru-na
Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, O.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
nest Timber to Plant.

Usage orange is the best timber on
this continent. 1t is fast, straight
grower, protecting itself while young.
Outlasts all kinds of timber. Resists
all cyclones. No borers touch it. Cat
tie aud other stock dislike it. 1t will
grow in city where no other tree
win grow. Il needs no protection.
summer or winter. 1t likes rich soil.
but will grow in poor soil. 1t is beau
tiful tree 1t is worth twice as much
for railroad ties as any other wood.
Ten acres or it eight or ten years old
in good soil would be a fortune. No
body has ever seen rotten Usage post
II has come to stay.-Jos. n. CreighSoA
N National Stockman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
ONE ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Quaaancation for the Posi-.
ton of Cook.

The servant girl question i, even NOR.
difficult in small western cities than il
h in New York. There no lady ventures
to ask reference, but contents herself
with verbal examination of her appli
cant's capabilities.
There was an avalanche of Swede.
and Finlanders in Pacific slope town last
winter, and one wild-haired damsel pre-
sented herself as candidate for $20-a
month position as cook. The prospective
mistress thus INTERCEPTED her:
Can you make good bread?"
'Brod? Naw."
"Can you make soup"
"Soup? Naw."
$40 you understand roasting meatsr
"Meat? Nav"
..Csn you broily'
"Naw." 9 IN
"Can youclean brassesw slt
"Can you wash and iron~
NAV"
Scrub"
"Naw"
dow
The Finlander reflected. Then she an
swsred proudly: II can milk reindeer!'
IN. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

That ignorance may exist side by side
with knowledge is proved by the fact that
the key to the door Of the ministers room
in Appleton chapel, Harvard university, un-
til recently bore, and perhaps now bears,
this inscription, written by the janitor:
This is the Chapel cloes room. Copgre-
gationalist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

No Reciprocity could tell you an
amusing incident about my visit to the Brit.
Ish museum said the friend who had
travelled, (which you are welcome to publish
u you don't use my name" The British
museum" coldIy replied the editor of the
Boomville Terror, "has never sent me any
eomplimentaries, 90 far a. can remember,
lnd it isn't going to get any free Adyertis
Ing in this paper."-Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
wooD-cUTTING MACHINE.


The following device for wood cut
ting machine adapted to households
where great deal of old boards, boxes,
lido, etc., arc used for kindling, is very
prominent in German-American homes
in the northwest. On strong, heavy
base is raised. horizontally, o strong,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

The moderator-elect of the Church of
Scotland bears the name Of Pagan-John
Pagan. In any references he may make to
foreign missionary work he can, we suppose,
without seeming to be uncharitable, refer
to the unevangelized and unconverted as
Pagan, heather. "-C ongregationalist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ar
kansas,
Opens February q. IN the Ozark Noun
hins. Deliehtful cilm.te. BeSutiful scenery.
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex-
lursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line. Address J.. O. Plank, Manager, Room
h Arcade, Century Building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No. l0l N. Broadway, st.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
Scientific Note.

NJ see that distilled water is really poison
Gus" said the majah. THAT is what comes,
sah, of interfering with nature"
Right, sab" assentsd the eolonel. ma.
b idling its time away on watah, sah."-
indianapolis Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

ADaneerous Customer -Salesman-"Yo
have Mr.. Davis residing in town here who
owes us quite bill. Would you think it adj
visable to draw on him for the amount?"
Alkali 1ke-"Well, pardner, unless yer
mighty quick at DRAWN I'd advise ye not
ter, cause he'd hev ye covered afore you'd
git your gun out. "-Philadclphia Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
You Can Get 4


You Can Get ALIENS Foot-Eass FREE.
81. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
eching feet. 1t makes tight shoes easy.
Cures Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails.
Alldruggists and shoe stores SELL 1t. IS cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

Not Dismayed. -She-"I deem it my duty
to tell you that papa has lost alb
He (her affianced) -"Well, don't worry
about that. l have no doubt 1 can get an
other girl with good prospects who will
marry me."-Philadelphia North Ameri-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

Wey1er's Forecast.
IT don't think" growled Gen. Weyler,
that my ability a. prophet is recognized
Whats the matter, generalw
well, didn't / predict that Caba would
eventually be paci6ed T-Pittsburgh Chron-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

He Had Ceased to worry.-ssYes," said
the young doctor to his wife, II felt great
~ worried until the climax was passed"
"Will he be out soon?" No." said the
young doctor, mot until the day of the
funeral. * Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

"Tommy-"That church is over 200 years
DID," Cissy-"My aunt says it's only l00."
Tommy-"Oh, well, suppose that's as far
back as she can remember."-StrayS Stories.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

Best of Reasons Dung Bride-'T didn't
accept Tom the first time he proposed"
Miss RIVAL Slightly envious) III know you
didn't" Young Bride-"How do you
know" Miss RIVAL" You weren't there. ]"
Boston Traveller.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

No man is too worthless for some won
IN to get stuck on him.-Washington Ga.
Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
your water, and let it stand twenty-four
hours; sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys;
If it stains your linen it is evidence of
kidney trouble; too frequent desire to
pass it or pain in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out Of order.
What to do.
There is comfort in the ovledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills every wish in curing rheuma-
tism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver,
bladder, and every part of the urinary
passage. 1t corrects inability to hold
water and scalding pain in passing it, or
bad effects following use of liquor. wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root
Is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery and a book that
tells more aboutit, both sent absolutely
free by mail. Address DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Ringhamton, N. Y. When writing be
sure and mention that you read this
generous offer in this paper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29

"Salel" exclaimed the faded little won.
IN, animatedly. why, they sold grippe
cure at eight cents a gallon, and l over
heated myself in the rush and took such a
cold that used the medicine all up inside OF
q week!"'-Puck
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
hoods, SMua6oaM
2az7 o l:|l:C5x'

Heeds pills cure liver ils, the nonlrritatins and
the only cathartc 70 take VIII Hoods SarsapariIla:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-04-29
"Spri'.g U!,loAs
The Floxvers

10 Faint tie Laughing Sod.
And not even Nature 4yould
allozv the forvers to groqu
and blossom, to- perfection
xuthout good soil. Nosv
Nature and people are mach
alike; the former mast haze
sunshine, latter mast haze
pare blood In order to haze
perfect health.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood trou.
bles of al sorts. Il ID to the human
system what sunshine IL to Nature
The destroyer Of disease germs. II
werey disappoints. Es1
Poor Blood" The doctor said there
were not seven drops Of good blood in my
body. Hoods Sarsaparilla built me up and
made me strong and WELL" SUSIE Z. Brown,
16 Astor Hill, Lynn, Mass.
oyopepola, etc.-.A complication Of
troubles, dyspepsia, chronic catarrh ana
Inflammation Of tho stomach. rheumatism,
etc., made me miserable. Had no appetite
until took Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
acted like magic. I am thoroughly cured"
N. B. Smiley, 1874 w. 18th Av., Denver, Col.
Rheumatism my husband was
obliged to give up work on account OF rheu-
matism. No remedy helped until be used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which permanently
cured him. It cured my daughter Of ca
tarrh. give it to the children with good
results" MRS. ]. 8. McMArH, Stamford. Ct.
The daily sentinel., 1899-12-01
A Song of Merit.

DR.. E F. Eldridge, who is accredited
with some sonRs that have given pleas
ure to many people all over the country,
has just received another one OF his lat
est songs from his musical printer, Pep
per of Philadelphia, which not only the
doctor but his many friends in this state
class as one of his very best, il not the
best of his songs written for music.
The title page has fine half tone OF
the doctor and his daughter, Miss Matte
Eldridge and is printed in the very best
manner of the printers art. The song ie
entitled "Only Dream of Long Ago
and fulhills the sentimental in song
music which so appeals to the heart.
This makes eight or ten popular
songs which have been written
by the doctor and which are now on sale
in every musical centre of the country,
giving good advertisement to the city,
but it is the first wherein his daughter
has contributed the music to the words
of her father. However, the musical
education which the doctor proposes to
give Miss Eldridge will fit her entirely to
assist her father hereafter.
The daily sentinel., 1899-12-01
Thanksgiving

The day of general Thanksgiving pass
ed off very quietly in this city yesterday.
All the stores with several exceptions OBJ
served the afternoon as a holiday and
the clerks were permitted to spend the
afternoon after their own fashion.
The general Thanksgiving service in
the morning at the Baptist church was
largely attended. The middle Of tho
day was given over TO the annual feast Of
good cheer and the afternoon, which was
about as fine as ever was seen in the
valley, was devoted to pedestrians, the
warm sun beckoning all those who could
to get in its warm and health giving
rays.
The ball OF the Select Friends in the
evening was largely attended and the
Turner's also made jolly at their hall in
the western part OF the city.
The Thanksgiving OF 1899 will be
marked in history as one OF the most
pleasant that was ever enjoyed in the
city and doubtless all over the country.
The daily sentinel., 1899-12-01
Select Friends Ball

The ball Of the Select Friends last
night at the Armory was one Of the de-
lightful social events Of the season, as il
always is. This organization has in past
years demonstrated that it knows how
to conduct successful affair, to give
their patrons all they promise and make
something beside for the exchequer OF
the organization.
1t is not the easiest affair in the world
to successfully conduct a ball, to please
every one and still permit it to prove a
success financially, but the committee
aving the ball in charge has been at
tt helm on other occasions snd knew
well what work there was to be done
and lid it.
affair IL due to Mrs.. l.. l.. Bailey the
chairms of the ball committee, who
worked ! 'Ss a trojan to make 1t the best
affair of season, and those who were
present W ! agree that the committee
did not fai n their effort.
Little Nj Bertha Smith did very
prettily n Der of skirt dance steps.
The little lat was the poetry of motion
itself and her .'anoing received msrited
applause.
The supper {. 5les were laid in the
south part of the hall and supper, and
an eqcellent ono ty the way was served
by the ladies of the order. Altogether
the affair was success unquestionably
and reflects much upon the executive
ability of the officers and the lodge com
mittee. A comfortable sum will be
placed in the lodge treasury, as the re-
suit of the effort.
The daily sentinel., 1899-12-01
Jones-White Nuptials

The ceremony uniting Merritt L.
Jones and Miss Georgia White was per-
formed, in accordance with the an
nouncement made in The Sentinel We'd
nesday night, Rev. G. e. B. Ward Off
ciated before only few OF the immsdi
ate friends OF the family. Tho bride and
groom are receiving congratulations
from friends today.
The daily sentinel., 1899-12-01
About the Weather.

From Observer Stewart.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was SO degrees ard the minimum last
night "a degrees.
The forecast for this section is:
Fair tonight and Saturday.
The daily sentinel., 1899-12-01

Mrs. A. r. Crafty of Pittsburgh, Pa,
who has been visiting in the city with
her sister, Mrs. J. Fl. aallupe, left for her
home last evening.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-02-10
DIR. {. Ernest Smith.

Rev DR.. c. Ernest Smith, rector of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of St
Michael and All Angels ST. Paul and
Twentieth street will probably receive a
call to Toronto, Canada He is now in
that city.
A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from Toronto states:
when Bishop Sullivan, rector of St.
James Anglican Cathedral, of this city,
died suddenly about six weeks ago, the
officers of the church were face to face
with the question who could draw the i'm
mensc crowds which Bishop Sullivan did
and make the church the centre of Angli-
can church work in Toronto. Since the
Bishops death many names have been
but Rev DR.. c. Ernest Smith, of Balti-
more, who occupied the pulpit yesterday,
was the choice of the officials. His SER
mons Sunday, combined with his scholar
ly attachments and eloqucnce, also made
him the favorite of the great congrega
ton
REV. Dr.. Smith has been given to
understand that if he will allow his name
to be submitted, he will be the unanimous
choice. Dr. Smith said he would give a
unanimous call his most earnest c0nsidcra-
ton. \ meeting of church officers, with
the Bishop of the diocese, will be held
and the call presented to Dr.. Smith in
proper FORM"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-02-10
BREVITflIS.
st. Valentines Day, next Tuesday.

NJ 7 IInuf Inn'S DIV un\t 'TunStl.I,-
Newt "Wednesday will he Ash We'd.
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1,,,,
-,
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h'sN r-'''iii" Way i'""ch has "e'h aP-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-02-10
Feed the Birds.
GLENDALE. February :. 1899

GLENDALE. February :. 1899.
MIR EDITOR The present depth of
snow is most unusual and is severe on
our feathered friends, the birds not of
cari.i, urouS habits Will not yonr coun
try readers befrienh them by feeding
them, till conditions are such that they
can forage for themselves:
The method use is to clear space,
fifty or sixty square feet, nj several points
along ditch and fence sides in each
field, and scatter one or two quarts Of
wheat screenings every day. This can be
had at 30 cents a bushel but if not always
abtainable corn meal, swecpings from the
granary floor or whole corn will do. 1t
takes but little time and trouble and in
wolves but little expense.
SO much the better if the partlidges get
the most of this food, but feed them all,
anyhow. little or big We should feel
satisfied to protect any of them from star
vation because they are the farmers
good friends. And do not begrudge Mr..
Jim Crow getting his share. am one
of those quite willing that he shall have
what I give and keep what he steals
for the greater good believe he does me-
GABRIEL DUAL,
DEPUTY Game Warden.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-02-10
\ Sad Death.

The deepest sympathy is felt for the
afflicted family Of the dear little boy whose
life terminated so suddenly on last Friday
evening. Alfred Berry Gather, aged nine
wears and eight months, the only child of
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Gather, while re-
turning from school on Thursday OF last
week fell from his horse, and, although
he showed no immediate effects OF his
injury, ate hearty supper and after study
ing his lessons retired, he became i'll from
conclusion of the brain on the following
dav. and died in few hours.
The home recently made so happy by
this bright, joyous and promising little
life is now saddened. Nay those VIII"
mourn his loss realize that the brightest
flowers Of earth are often transplanted by
an all-wise Providence to bloom in realms
celestial.
The funeral took place at st. Thomas
Church Groom, on Monday, Rev. Mr.
" lilies officiating.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-02-10
Founders of Thc Medical Society

The executive committee of the Medical
and Chirurgial Faculty of Maryland is
sending into all the counties for Informal
ton AS to the descendants and the chara-
cters and services of the founders of the
faculty, in 1899. All the then existing
counties, nineteen in number, and the two
cities, Annapolis and Baltimore, were re-
presented among the the incorporators.
Very few of the names of these worthless
to-day have even local remembrance
This county was represented i'll in the act
of Incorporation by DIS. Richard Duckett,
William Beans, Jr, William Marshall q,
William Baker and Robert Pottinger, who
in their day, were eminent practitioners.
DR.. Beans of this town, it is said to secure
whose release from the British Francis
Scott Key boarded the British fleet aud
was detained until after the bombardment
Of Fort McHenry. DR.. Duckett has many
decendents and relatives of various de-
grees of kinship in Southern Marylad, and
Marshall, Baker and Pottinger can lie
easily traced, an i data concerning them
secured.