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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The value of the fruit consumed in
Great Britain every year is estimated at
G10,000,000.
Two hundred new designs in penny
toys are brought out every week in
Whitechapel, London.
Production of pig iron in Russia is
estimated to have increased from Co.,
600 tons in 1887 to 2,194,OOO in 1898.
Belgium had 1913 strikes last year, in
volving 14,266 laborers. Only in IL of
these cases did the strikers win COM
plete, and in eight partial, success.
New York made between 1900, 0G0 and
100000 fewer cigars in the year ended
April than in the previous year, and
more than 129, 200, 900 fewer paper ciga-
rettes.
A machine that win greatly reduce
the cost of harvesting has been invented
for the harvesting of sugar beets. This
means few more laborers will be look
ing for work in the cities.
1t is reported that DIR. Linde, one of
the inventors of machinery to iquefy
air, is engaged in work on small piece
of apparatus which will weigh less than
2H pounds and will produce liquid air
in is minutes.
Reports from % British towns show
that London, the only one supplied with
river water, has almost the lowest death
rate from fever-67 per million. The
rate at Plymouth is 40, while at Glasgow
it is 1874, and at Belfast it reaches 1,667.
The invention of a machine which will
automatically fold, wrap and address
newspapers is announced. 1t was re-
Gently tested in New York and found to
be phenomenal success. Two men
can operate six machines, thereby do
ing the work of "a men. The machine
will soon be on the market.
The remarkable theory that under
ground waters, like the ocean, are af-
fected by the moon is advanced by L.
Guichar,l, French chemist. He is led
to this conclusion by an investigation
of certain wells near the coast, the wa
ter of which rises and falls with the
tides, yet has a composition disproving
the explanation of direct connection
between the wells and the sea.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The house in Montpelier, VT, which
DIR. Julius Dewey occupied and in which
all of his children were born was orig
inally .small, but was several times
added to. Within the last two or three
years, wishing to replace this modest
structure with handsomer, more mod
ern edifce, Edward Dewey, the second
son, sold the dwelling and barn {retain-
ing the grounds) for $3.50. Three days
afterward the buildings were resold for
$500, the last purchaser, who paid the
cost of removal, placing them on n lot
on State street. Since the battle of
Manila this house, as the birthplace and
early home of it's hero, has been an OBJ
ject of interest to tourists and relic
hunters. The latter, indeed, have
threatened to carry 1t away piecemeal,
a souvenir fiend in one instance wrench
ing off silver-plated faucet and leav-
ing the water running in the bath
room with the pressure of the full sys-
tenn of 15s pounds.-Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The service Of the Nickel Plate Road ID
New York City and Boston is demonstrate
ed success. The demands of the travelling
public are met BY providing three peerless
These trains>are composed of modern, first.
class day coaches, elegant vestibuled sleep.
ing cars between Chicago, New York and
Boston, and unexcelled dining cars. Solid
through trains between Chicago and New
York have uniformed colored porters in
charge Of day coaches, whose services are
placed at the disposal Of passengers. If you
want to travel comfortably. economically
and safely, see that your ticket Is routed via
the Nickel Plate Road,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
LAND OF OMAR KHAYYAM.
Country Likely to Come Into Great
er Importance In the Near
Future.

1t is probable that the American re-
spects Persia for only two things-its
carpets and the Rubaiyat of Omar Khay-
yam. Beyond these two there is little
known of the country save that it was
once ruled by Darius, Cyrus and Xerxes,
and that Babylon and Ninevah were
once its chief cities. But the British
foreign Office and the Russian minister
of foreign affairs know that the land
has been bone of contention between
the two countries for upward of hun
drcd years, and that the time is rapidly
approaching when it must be divided,
SO that the Persian problem may be re-
moved from the diplomatic arena.
1t is currently reported that the APP
pointment of Lord Curzon to the vice.
royalty of India was because of his
great familiarity with the Persian ques-
ton. No man in England is better
fitted to deal with the proposed parti-
ton of the shah's domain than he, for
his long residence at Teheran and his
subsequent studies of the question
have made him absolute master of its
smallest details. The proposal is to di-
vide the country by rough line rum
ming east and west through the center,
giving the northern section to Russia
and adding the southern half to India.
AS matters stand now, Persia is go
ing from bad to worse. She has no laws,
save those imposed by the powerful;
no Justice, save that which is purchase
BILE; no state treasury, save the shah's
private purse, and no enterprise, save
that which is Russian or English. Di-
vided into two sections by desert that
runs through the center, and without
railroads save those organized and run
by Europeans for their own purposes,
which are chiefly military, the nation
has no united feeling, and its national
pride has been hopelessly crushed out
by a corrupt aristocracy.
Russia is binding the northern section
to herself by means of network of
railroads which are connected with the
Siberian system, while England has
constructed railroads in the southern
section which tie it to India. With the
death of Musarer-ed-din the country is
expected to fall in halves, naturally,
but if it does not, then the two nations
most interested will see that it occurs
promptly.-St. Louis Republic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
was In the Wrong once.

Agent-My dear sir, do you know how
much time you lose dipping pen into the
PIX! len dips minute means 600 dips an
hour, or 6,000 dips in ten hours, and each
dip consumes-
worked it all out.
cid way|
Yes, am using the fountain pen you sold
me about month ACCUSING it in the old
way because it won't write any other way"
Good-day. "-Pearson's Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

BY local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There ID
only one way to cure deafness, and that ID
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inaamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inflamed you have rumbline
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases Of of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an infamed condition
ct the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free.
FL. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, q.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The sparrow has kept up cheerful
campaign against the human race for
thousands of years. While all the big
game is being extcrminated in both
hemispheres, this CHEEKY little bird bids
fair to outwit his enemies and go on
: hattering down the ages. All Boston
Is now arrayed in two camps, for and
against the sparrow. But he does not
ask quarter from his enemies or fayors
frun' his friends Christian Reeisteg.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
NO USE WHATEVER.

II noticed this morning, Mali, that
the milkman kissed you. 1 want you
to understand that hereafter / shall
60 to the door myself when he comesI"
"Oh, don't trouble yourself, ma'aml
He promised me solemnly that he
would never kiss anybody but mel"-
Der Floh.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
The Goddess of liberty,

The Goddess of Liberty.
Mr.. Weari-Why in creation don't You
go to bed?
Mrs. Wear-I must wait up for the
girl.
"Why don't you lock her out?"
I'm afraid she'd stay out."-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Tho man came out of an ofiice build.
ing on the Yun and started down the
street.
"Herei Herei" cried the policeman
ON the corner. whats your hurry?"
there's man back there trying to
sell me book on 20 weekly INSTALL
ments of $2-33 eachl" cried the victim.
The policeman instantly released his
hold.
RUM he cried. run like q white
head! Maybe you can get away from
him yet."-Chicago Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep
like top. For Grain-O does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee For nervous
Is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains.
Get a package from your grocer to-day. Try
u IN place of coffee. Is and 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Smith, the Kicker.-Merchant- Have
you collected that bill of j. Smith," Col
lector-"Have l collected it? / called at
the house and found that seven j. Smiths
lived there. Six declared they owed MOTH
housed" Merchant-"That's the one! Go
right back and get the yl"-Boston
Globe
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
An Assured Fact.

Mr.. Mover-Ouchl Wowl Blankety
blank the blankety blank
Mrs. Mover (indignanty)-My ia
Their never swore In my presence in his
life.
Mr.. Mover las indignant)-Then your
father never burned his hand on a red
hot iron in your presence in his life
Judge
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Appropriate.

Briggs-Von Kernel has been very
successful in corn lately, hasn't he?
Griggs-I believe SO. Why?
Ellis wife told me he had presented
her with pair of cobs." = Brooklyn
Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Pretty stronE Evidence.

Pretty Strong Evidence.
"What do you think she married him
for? For his money!"
HE was the man who cast the decid.
Ing vote in favor of that 99-year fran
chise, wasn't he?" - Chicago Daily
News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Venom.

MabelEAre you going to return the
poor fellows ring?
Florence (who has just broken her
sngagement)-I haven't decided.
suppose he'll propose to you now, and I
thought I'd just hand it over to you to
save bother. = Philadelphia North
American
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Its Mild Form.

Gwilliams-Look at this overcoat.
Had it only five weeks, and part of the
lining of the right sleeve gone already
Sfiint-Well, you can darn it. can't
you?
Mrs. Gwilliams-He does worse than
that every time he puts it on.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

A Little Boys Wish.-Mr. Goodthing ZEN
gagged to Johnny's sister)-"Johnny, I'm go
ing to make you present. What do you
wish!" Johnny-"A box of candy" Mr..
other box of candy" Mr.. Goodthing-"Oh,
wish something else; your little stomach
couldn't hold all that candy" johnny
Another stomach. st. Louis Republic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

"The Perkins got their piano on the
inASallment plan, ! hear"
II don't know whether they did or
not. I know she plays that way."-In-
cianapclis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The young man who prefers to owe tailor
rather than to wear suit which has been
taken from the counters Of a clothing store,
says that he never cared for q counter fit
anyway.-Boston Advertiser.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Hello, Serbs, where did you get that
beautiful black eyer"
Il am writing new novel of city life,
and went down to the Bowery to get
some local color. Brooklyn Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

A Lawyer Enriched.-Gretson-" YOU
brought suit for damages for injuries re-
ceived in the smashup. Did you ever get
anything" Dorster-"I never received any
thing for myself, but l got enough out of the
company to support lawyer in afiiuent cir
cumstances for several years."-Boston
Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Quipps-Is that fellow that lent you
the hundred dollars a relative Of yours?
Phipps-Not exactly. His sister mar
ried my brother.
Quipps-Ah, see. A little less than
kin but more than l9nd.--Town Topics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
That. Right.

r Wiggs-I wonder what the origin OF
the word sea-dog is?
Waggs-Something to do with the
sailor being so often on the barque, i
suppose.-Ally Sloper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere 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. II
10 the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling ono
70 overcome habitual constipation per.
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting ON the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them. mako It the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to tho
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by q method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG 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
eAN yRAMc1Dco. GAL
xouIUvzxLR X. INV yo1x, =. u I,
~ sa1e b III DuGEiaa-Rr3ee ~ neS hn1f14
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The Best Prescription for ChiIls.
and Fever is bottle of Crows TAsrKLEss
CHILL TONIC. It Is simply iron and quinine in
tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Price, soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

~She says her face is her fortune"
swell, she certainly ought to take ad
vantage Of the new bankruptcy law. Chi
cago Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

''My DEAR" observes the cannibal of lunch,
II shall probably bring gentleman home
with me for dinner" ooh, how lovely of
you to tell mel" exclaims the wife. twill
you have him broiled or pan fried?" Here
we see that, while the point of view varies
with climatic and other influences, certain
problems are universal.-Detroit Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

snips-How did you enjoy your out
Ing?
Quips-Oh, just fine. Gained 100
pounds in weight. It's right. And, by
Jove, she's coming down the street. I'll
introduce you.-Tit-Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails to cure. CSC,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Mrs. Witherby-They say that a husband
and wife grow to look like each other more
and more all the time.
Witherby-I have noticed how handsome
you were getting to be.-Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Amused.

''Life's all joke" some will contend,
And gayety intense reveal
Whenever an unwary friend
Has slipped on luck's banana peel.
washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

"Pa," said the small boy with the in.
quiring mind, what is an optimism"
IAN optimist," replied the sallow.
faced patient, SIS man who never had
dyspepsia"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Oenuine HeaIth Resort.

"What about the health Of the place 2"
"Health?" said the resident. "See
here. Since the town was started only
one man has died, and he was doctor"
"What allied him?"
"He starved to Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

A Kansas medical student recently shot
patient. The mere fact that he resorted to
firearms proves conclusively that he wasn't
. full-fedged doctor-Chicago Daily News,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Lightning and women,

Lightning never strikes twice in the same
place. The analogy between lightning and
: woman driving a nail, while striking. is
doubtless quite accidental.-Detroit Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Lacks Tact-Bates-"Th nephew of
yours called me blackguard." Yates
Just like Ben; no tact about the boy. I've
always told him that the truth was not to
be spoken on all occasions. Boston Tran.
script.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

People would undoubtedly be more law
less If there were less law.-C hicago Dali,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

II have here" he began, ga little poem,
the child Of" "Pm sorry" interrupted
the editor, "but couldn't think of taking a
child away from its arents."-Answers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

The man who tells you a secret, and asks
you not to tell, doesn't treat you right; he
enjoys telling it, and forbids you having a
good time.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Adam was not born. Probably that's VIII,
ne never wrote poetry.-Chicago Dali
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an A No
l Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams, An
tioch, ILL.,, April II, 1894.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

CNALESWOMEN understand what torture Is
Constantly their feet whether well or ILL., Compelled
to smile and be agreeable customers while dragged
down with feminine weakness Backaches and head
aches count for little. They must .-.--
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

It's very small god that men can carry
tn the pocket.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Big Enough for Them.-The American
navy, it is claimed, is only in its infancy.
This may be true. but neither Montoio nor
Ceryera cares to fool with any more babes
of that sort.-Albany Argus.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

ACHES count lot little. They must
keep going or lose their place.
To these Mrs. Pinkham's help Is
offered. A letter to her at Lynn.
Mass. will bring her advice free
of all charge.
Miss NANcIE SHoBE. Florence,
Col, writes a letter to Mrs. Pink
ham from which we quote:
II had been in poor health for
ing been brought on by standing,
Ing serious womb trouble. had
just a bundle of nerves and VIC
monthly Deriods. doctored and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Bakam will stop the Cough at
once, TO to your druggist to-day and get
sample bottle free. Large bottles IS and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-17
Lane,s FamiIv Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price Is and soc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20
0T[ANTA DENTAL COLLEGE,

Leading School 81 IL kind In the ,I SogTH
Ill INTERESTED.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20

about six months ago. I know so many
people there. l like to live there.
have great many friends there. There
are great many coyotes out here. They
come almost in the yard. One came up
to our cistern one night. They caught Ave
OF our little turkeys and good many
chickens. Our school will not begin until
october, because they are going to build
new school house, and they will not fin
ism 1t until then. l bid you all adleu.
Nellie Hale,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20

lrpa, Texas. = Dear Haphammer:
susa little girl 10 years old who
bz itni!tance into your happy band.
. kriing at the hotel and have a
ri can play many pieces. have
hhly brother and love to play with
live . pet cat, his name is Jim.
ta like living at the hotel very
nt The Post is very kind in giving
rs nge, and We should try TO build
} Anew Hap. Lorena Heatly.
kiatk Texas.-Dear Haphammer:
q y Join your happy band. l am
sat sse, and about ) feet 6 inches
I'm bad q protraeted .meeting going
~ I'D ] went every night. Our
vi START in September and l will
{riaf Hike to go. ! have been read
y laps page for a long time and
u tiken courage to- write.
j. +. Howard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20
: ~ BApY LOOKS UP.


Y. angels lowering near;
~ IN, ~ with Joy from the bright
", no II,orothy's bright blue eyes,
y Y, and wise and white.
y y. N .s,ir beautiful robes of light.
'a arsr porothy, night and day
n.sy' never may wander astray'
| !. !. angels. Dorothy. love,
w y dearie, smiling above;
~ a. On you. sweet from the Far
~ nat YOU think. but can not say;
~ ", Ina r,ate you beautiful, dearie--
Ans, Of angel faces there 49,,
y '' "lu the throng some day ana
!. ,sj,,s home Of the Father atl,ss, King King!
' REV. J. Pollock Hutchinson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20

", le1as.-Dear Haphammer: Here
n9tner little girl Z years old to
w happy band of boys and girls.
sfsad the little letters. / live in
ivy slx miles from Liberty. We
''Ae little home in a grove of oaks.
papa died last March, and you
lsw low sad and lonesome it is
sa LID ! have one sister and a
a.ls oaby brother. We live by our
4. grandma stays with us at night.
WI close with love to all the
"ss truly, Myrtle MCGOWAN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20

! q, I ns, Haphammer. As my
~ abon .stsd, will write again.
axiy sus The country / live IN.
4 az aa the cattle are so fine.
ra,h ana a half from town.
Isr live in the country
lived in Lockhart til