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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

Moosehead is now pushed" from
Greenville to the carries. Many who
never happened to visit large lake in
winter do not know that Gushing" a
Jake is planting line of trees on the
ice for guidance of horse and man,
else they might lose their way; and an
unbushed lake has many of the terrors
of an ocean or desert. The trees are
placed about so yards apart and are
frozen firmly into holes cut clear to
the water when the ice is not over four
inches thick. They are set out by eye
and hold wonderfully true courses from
point to point. Quite a job, too, to thus
plant the 1,500 odd trees now directing
the travellers course from Greenville,
40 miles to the carries. They are no
shrubs, but stand six feet above the
snow.-Lewiston (Me.) Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
STAFF FOR FERTILIZERS.
The Composition Covering of Omaha
Exposition Building to BE
Thus Utilized.

The only building on the grand court
of the exposition remaining to give
the visitor to the grounds faint idea
of the architectural beauty which
characterized the Trans-Mississippi
and the Greater American exposition
is the one that sheltered the govern
ment exhibit, and the work of demol-
ishing that has begun.
When the company completes the
work of tearing down the buildings
and has the lumber material either
sold or shipped to Chicago, attention
will be devoted to the staff which COW
cred the buildings and gave them the
appearance of marble. This material
has been carefully collected. The aver
age mind can comprehend that lumber
once used still has an intrinsic value,
but for what purpose the broken and
crumbling staff can be utilized has
been subject of conjecture to the
curious, whose interrogations were an
swered by the workmen with the
words: 1.-The boss tells us to gather up
this stuff. because it's going to be used
for something"
what are we going to do with the
staff? We are going to use it, to be
sure" says the manager. 1.-THE value
of the exposition property to us was
greatly increased by reason of the
staff. We shall convert this staff into
fertilizer, valuable for agricultural
purposes. We converted all the staff
from the buildings at the Chicago
Worlds fair, which we bought, into
this fertilizer, and not only sold it
easily, but also had the satisfaction
of knowing that it was most valuable
for the purposes intended.
''We have special process for the
conversion of staff into fertilizing ma
terial. The solution necessary to the
production of fertilizer is composed of
one-third staff. The other ingredients
the public might be interested in know
ing, but you'll excuse me for not tell
ing what they are. In order to produce
fertilizer we will have to operate a
mill, designed and furnished with ma
chinery for its manufacture We may
be able to secure suitable building
here. If not, we shall build one our
selves. This mill we shall probably
have in operation about April /, and
to turn all the staff we have into fer
tilizers will take about years time.
We expect to employ from rs to 100
men in this mill."-Omaha Bee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
The WORST TEACHER.


That teacher was the worst We ever
tackled;
He varn't SO very tan, and he was light.
lit Is best to lay your eggs before you've
cackled,
Though we never had notion he could
fight.
For he acted sort O. meechin' when he
opened up the school,
We sort Of got the notion he was It-and
we tagged COOL.
We gave him lots of jolly in free and
easy way,
And showed him how we handled guys as
got to actin gay.
We showed him where the other one had
torn away the door
When we lugged him out and dumped him
in the snow the year before.
And soon's we thought we had him scarf,
we sat and chawed and spit,
And kind o. thought we'd run the school
-concludin' he was 1t.
1t worked along in that way. sir. TIL FRI
day afternoon.
I'VE hadn't lugged him out that week. but
lowed to do 1t soon.
That Friday, long about three o'clock, he
said there'd be recess,
And said: THE smaller kids and girls can
go for good, l guess.
And he mentioned smooth and smily, but
with kind o. greenish eyes,
That the big boys were requested to re-
main for exercise.
And when he called US in again he up and
locked the door,
ehucked on his cot and weskit, took the
middle of the floor.
And talked about gymnastys in quiet lit
tie speech.
Then he made pass at Haskell. who was
nearest one in reach.
Twas hot and swift and sudden. and 1t
took him on the jaw,
And that was all the exercise the Hasken
fe.ler saw.
Then jumpin' over Haskell's seat. he saun-
tered up the aisle.
A-hittin' right and hittin' left and wearin'
that same smile.
And when q Teller started up and tried to
hit him back
Twas slipper-slapper. whacko-cracker.
whango- bango-crack!!
And never, sir, in all your life, did you see
fiippers whiz
In such blame chain-lightnin' style as
them 'ere hands of his.
And though we hit and though we lodged
-or rushed by twos and threes-
He simply strolled around that room and
licked US all with ease.
And when the thing was nicely done, he
dumped us In the yard,
He clicked the paddock on the door and
passed US all card;
And this was what was printed there:
PROF. Joseph Tate.
Athletics made a speciality and champion
middle weight"
That teacher was the worst we ever tack
led.
M uorpsf an vary toll and he va Hcht
lit is best to lay your egg before you've
cackled,
Though we never had notion he could
fight
Holman F. Day, in Lewiston Evening
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
pUNGENT PARAGRAPHS

Johnuy--'sPaw, what is a problem
novel?" Father-"One of the kind
that you can read clear through with
out finding what it's about. San
Francisco Call.
Editor-"Ah! here's a contribution
from poet of the right stamp" As
sistant-"Good stuff, eh?" mo; but
he incloses return postage."-Balti-
more American.
Please, papa, give me quarter to
see the big snake in the menagerie."
Morris, my dear, nere's the magnify
ing glass. Go look at an angle worm
-Fliegende Blaetter.
1T is pity so many children look
so stupid: isn't it?" ''Yes, it is"
"Just see that one across the road?''
'Hold OF. That may be one of mine. "
-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
No Substitute. = The Missionary
"Why do you drink this awful iquor?''
Hungry Ned-"By gosh, parson, it's
the only Ticker in the camp. We have
o."-Philadelphia North American.
Magistrate (kindly to prisoner)-
"I'll give you another trial" Magis-
trate Ito same person next morning)
What are you here fcr?" Pearly
SAINT specs Use here to get dat
uddcr trial."-Green Bag.
"My visit, sir, may be a little ILL
timcd,' remarked the poet, but
trust you will hear me out "O1
course l WILL" replied the editor,
graciously; lin fact, you can be sure
of it if you just bang the door little
as you go."-Philadelphia Record.
He-"Here's collar bought for
the dog. Isn't it beauty? Only cost
$780," She-"What! for that worth
less cur? / thought you wanted to
get rid of the beast?" He--"That's
my idea. Somebody will be sure to
steal him now with this collar on
him."-N. 0. Times-Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
COFFIN FOR A TRUNK.
4 Massachusetts NOnogenarian Trav-
els with n Queer Bag
gage BOX.

Anthony Simpkins, nonagenarian
of Lanesboro, Mass, started one day
lately for Hopkins Station, Mich. The
nearest railway station to Lanesboro
is in Pittsfeld, and when Anthony ar
rived in that city, with his blooming
wife of % years, he created a sensation
Of considerable magnitude. 1t was
neither the nonagenarian nor his wife,
however, that was the real cause of the
excitement, but peculiar article of
baggage which the aged traveller had
with him.
When the baggagemaster came to
look over the travelling equipment
which Mr.. Simpkins unloaded from a
wagon and offered for transportation
he was somewhat surprised to see, in
the midst of bandboxes and carpetings,
a coffin, with all the usual funereal
adornment. The coffin apparently con-
tanned body, for the sturdy old man
handled it as if it were heavy, and with
the greatest care. The baggagemaster
at once asked for the death certifi-
cate.
II guess 1 don't need none," said
Mr.. Simpkins, grinning.
1--WE can't take the body unless you
show certificate of DEATH" said the
baggagemaster, firmly.
Simpkins grinned again. "There amt
no corpse in there" said he. There's
jest some of my wife's dresses, and
some chiny and tinware, and the big
Bible and some of my things. guess
I don't need no certifkit for them, do
I? I'd jest as soon show yer what they
be-"
The baggageman admitted that he
would like to look into the coffin, and
straightway Anthony unfastened the
lid and exposed the articles which he
had mentioned, and many others as
well.
The controversy had attracted the
attention Of the people who were
waiting in the station, and by the time
the owner had raised the lid of the
coffin he was surrounded by large and
curious crowd. Somebody asked the
old man how it happened that he used
a coffin as his trunk, and he explained
the matter in this way:
Three years ago had an idea that
l want goin' to last much longer, SO l
thought I'd better make sure of good
coffin while had money to buy it.
bought this coffin then, but amt had
no chance to use it until day fore yes
terday. Then Mary told me there
want room enough in the trunk for
all the things we wanted to take out
west, so 1 said that coffin would make
good trunk. wanted to take it
along, anyhow"
Despite Mr.. Simp<ins' plausible ex-
PLANTATION, the railroad officers refused
to accept his coffin trunk, and with a
good deal of grumbling he and his
wife transferred the contents to dry
goods box.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have known r. y.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Waldine, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and macous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
tree.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
Jenny's Strange Guest

BY NARY 4. p. srANsBURY.

~ CURE sure you won't be lone
some, jenny" Farmer John
Harmon stood in the glow of the broad
fireplace, wrapped in great coat and
muffler, his fur cap pulled down about
his ears, and his whip in his hand, while
the paving hoofs of his impatient
horses crunched the snow outside. He
stopped as he spoke, lifting his little
daughters chin till the clear, brown
eyes looked full into his own, with the
frank smile which always warmed his
heart.
mo, indeed, father! How could be
lonesome, with such little chatter
box as Tony? Hark! do believe he is
waking now-the darling!"
I'm very sorry that Manda Lawson
couldn't have come to stay with you,
but, of course, if Dawes sick, it stands
to reason that she can't leave him. But
Steve and I'll be back before dark,
never fear. Hello! you were right,
Jenny. Here comes the little gen.
eral!"
A chubby boy of three years old APP
peared in his night gown from the adj
joining room, his cheeks rosy and his
yellow curls tangled from his morning
nap.
The father caught him in his strong
arms. and held him, shrieking with
laughter, far above his head.
Fathers little man! Walked up to
say good-by! And he'll take good care
of sister, won't hep
The young girlheld out her arms, and
the child leaped into them, hiding his
face upon her shoulder.
swell, good-by. Jennie!" He paused a
moment, wistful look creeping over
his strong, sun-browned face. You're
more like your mother every day, my
daughter"
Father. fatheri" called a CHEEKY
voice outside.
Coming, Stevei"
The door opened, letting in a great
wave of frosty air, and as it closed be-
hind him the sturdy farmer clambered
to a seat beside his son, and with a
crack of whip and jingle of bells the
loaded sleigh slipped cheerily away.
Jenny stood at the window. still hold
ing the child. She was just Il. although
her slight, childish figure made her
seem younger by two or three years
The death of her mother, when Tony
was but helpless baby. had thrown
premature burdens upon her slender
shoulders--burdens which she had
borne with patient, unselfsh cour-
age far beyond her years.
She was quite used to being left alone
in the frontier cabin with her little
charge. while her father and brother
were at their work. and it was with no
especial sense of loneliness that she
watched the mosing sleigh until il was
lost from sight at a sharp turn of the
forest-bordered roadway The nearest
neigbbor lived mile away. SO she
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
Blood HumOrs
Are Cured BY
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

81 always take
Hoods Sarsaparilla in
the Spring and it 10
the best blood purifier
/ know Of. Miss,
PEARLE GRIFFIN, Bald
win, Mich.
" Eruptions that
came on my face have
all disappeared since I
began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. It cured
my father of catarrh. :"
ALPHA H HAMILTON,
Bloomington, Ind
II had scrofula sores
all over my back and
face. / began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla
and in q few weeks I
could not see any sign
OF the sores. . OTHo b.
MOORE, Mount Hope,
Wis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

There is am industrial awakening OBJ
servable at present in Ireland. The
passing of the local government act has
benefited then in many waye, and as
result of its operation syndicate
is now in the course of formation for
the opening up and working of granite
and slate quarries in certain districts
throughout the country.-N. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
Boston's Cathedral.

The Church of the Holy Cross at Bos-
ton, Mass, is larger than many of the
old world cathedrals, covering more
than an acre of ground. 1t is an inn
posing edifice, and there are but two
in America that can be compared with
1.-THE cathedrals at New York and
Montreal Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21
Was 1t Suiciaey

Brakeman-The trainboy dropped dead in
the baggage car a few minutes ago.
Conductor-Poor fellow! Heart trouble,
II don't think %. He had one of his
own cigars in his mouth at the time.
Chicago Evening News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

The proposition of the T. NJ. Roberts Sup
ply House, Minneapolis, Mimi, found else
where in this issue, should be accepted at
once, by everyone. 81 big packets of garden
seeds for few cents, and fine knife free.
When you write them mention this paper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

She latter the proposal)- know
papa is lot rich" He (philosophically)
"Oh, v. ], I'd rather take his chances than
mine.". Harlem Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

Charged to Account Father-"You're al
together too extravagant, sir. Now, what
did you pay for that suit you've on you?"
Son-"Oh, say, pop, you must think I'm .
chump. Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

Corr, are about the only things that win
.ure young man of the small boot habit
Eliott's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-04-21

can give you some OF the pork ana
beans I'm keeping hot for father and
Steve"
81 don't want any," he answered, still
without looking up.
Little Tony, who by this time was
broad awake, had slipped from his sis
ter's arms, and stood with great, blue,
wondering eyes fixed upon the
stranger.
1t was something wholly new to
Tony's short experience to find him.
self quite unnoticed by visitor, and
he was evidently bordering deeply the
problem of this unsolved personality.
He walked slowly up and down the
room. at each turn approaching lit
tie nearer the grim, silent figure be-
fore the hearth.
At last he paused, and laid little,
rosy hand on the mans knee. Still
there was no response.
The child's breast heaved, his breath
came quickly. and grieved expression
curled his pretty lips.
"Man." he said, with tremulous baby
accent, half breaking into sob, 'swhy
don't 90 love little boys?"
The man started, and spasm of I'M
comfortable feeling passed his bearded
face. He turned upon the child, whose
golden hair shone in the freight like a
halo, and with a swift. irresistible mo-
ton. swept him into his arms.
Some marvellous change seemed to
have TRANSPORTED his face. and trr
hard lines softened like ice before the
sun He held the child close. murmur-
ing in his ear inarticulate expressions
of endearInent.
Tony. on his part, accepted most gra-
cioasly this tardy homage to his
charms He rugged at the strangers
watch chain. laughing so merri;y that
Jenny could not repress soft echo
from her own corner.
The man looked up. transfixed her
with the same keen gaze ss at his en-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

On last Monday at 4 O'clock p. No.,
Charles w Mccormick of this city
and Miss Nellie Grace Cuffsl, of Mn
neapolis, MINI. were united in mar
riage, at the residence of the brides
brother, Mr. A. B Cnfie, 1924, En-
erson Ave, Minneapolis, MINI.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Mccormick took the train for Phil
IIpsburg, arriving here at 1910, Tues
day evening They have taken up
their residence With Mr.. Mccormick IS
parents in their commodious home IN
the southeast part of town, where they
are at home to their friends.
The bride and groom are well and
fsvorably known in this city, both
having grown up from childhood in
this immediate vicinity The bride
is the daughter of Joho Cuff9l who
was for several years resident of
this city and Mr. Mccormick is the
son of congressman N. B. McCor-
mick, and is at present the grammar
school teacher in the city schools.
Both are prominent in musical and
social circles. Their many friends
join the HERALD in wishing for the IA
q long life of happiness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04
Death of Mrs. SeIbe.

Mrs. @. B. Selbe died at the resi-
dence of her daughter, MRS. George
Bishop of Pomona, California, on
last Saturday. Mrs Selbe had been
i'll for long time. and went to Cali
fornia in the hope of restoring her.
health. The remains were prepared
for burial and brought home, arriv-
ing here yesterday morning accom-
panied by MIR. and Mrs. Bishop.
The funeral was held from the Chris
tian church, Rev. Shockley pastor of
the Presbyterian church conducting
the services. The body was laid to
rest in Feirvlew cemetery thera to
await the Judgment Day.
Mrs. Selbe had been a resident of
this county for several years and was
an earnest Christian lady, a faithful
wife and a devoted mother. The
sympathIes of vast circle Of friends
are extended to the bereaved husband
and family IN this their hour of trial
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04

john Drake and his son Asa are
b elping to put the machinery in place
in the new mill this week. Mr.. Ohelf
expects to begin business about Jan
uary Is
R. A. Handy has his new store
building almost completed. He will
be ready to move into it the first of
next week. See his new ad. on the
first page
-Shiloh's Cure, the great cough
and Group cure is in great demand
Pocket size contains twenty-five doses
only Csc. Children love it. Sold by
s. s Fisher & 90.
The new yellow wagon sold by
French & Hahnenkratt is built on
new principles. A 3 inch is guar
snteed to carry a heavier load than q
34-inch of any other make.
-Ksrl's Glover Root will purify
your blood, clear you complexion
regulate your bowels, and make your
head clear as a bell. 25c, &c., and
$1OO Sold by s. s. Fisher & o..
The county commissioners held
a special session last week to approve
bonds of township officers. They
met in regular SESSION Monday morn
ing, and will continue all the week.
Capt. Sweeney, u. s. A, San
Diego, says: "Shiloh's Catarrh Rem
edy is the first medicine I have ever
found that would do me any good
Price Soc. Sold by S S. Fisher & Co
The subjests which will be:dis-
cussed at the NJ E. church by Rev
W. Z. Loofbourrow will be "The
philosophy of prayer" in the morn
ing, and The call of God to man"
in the evening.
The Nav Year edition of the
Rocky Mountain News was one of
marvels of lmmensity, even ID this
age of great newspapers. It was 3
great credit to Denver and Colorado.
1t looks like taking mean adj
vantage of for Congressman Reeder
to get the capitol started to move
west of the Missouri river, and then
introduce a bill to have that stream
diverted from its course and run 300
west of It's former bed
Mr.. and Mrs L. W. French re-
turned from moAth'svisit at LIB
anon, Iodiana. and Vicinity, last FRI
day night. They had very pless=
ant visit fos the mont part, slthe.ieh
their little boy was very sick tia first
two weeks they were there.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04
Six FrightfuI Failures.

Six terrible failures of six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. 81. Mullen of
Lockland, O., to an early grave. All
said he had fatal lung trouble and
that he must soon die, But he was
urged to try DR. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption. After taking
five bottles he WAS entirely cured. 1t
is positively guaranteed to cure all
diseases of throat, chest and lungs,
including coughs, 0,lds, la grippe.
pneumoE:2, bronchiti asthma, hay
fever, Group, whoopina cough 500.
aud ST. Trial bottles zee at James
& Co.'s drug store.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04

The entire population of the union
was about the Same gs that of che
state Of New York in 1900 It's area
was not much in excess of 100000
square miles. snd It's organic law had
no provisions for acquiring foreign
territory, for holding colonial depend
encies nor for the Incorporation Of
alien communities *. Q. Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04
Word With You.

Have you relatives or friends who
are suffering with asthma bronchitis
or after effects of lsgrippe? Bunsen'
Pine Tar Cough Honey will cure them
We guarantee it. Pleasant, effective
and harmless. Mccormick and Fish
or & Co
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04
DAYTON.
Winter is here at last.

J. A. Rhoedes was in this neighbour
hood last week delivering books.
A MIR. Meyer is visiting the differ
ent schooihouses with some kind of
show.
We are informed that John Win
tiers has sold his farm to W. n. Poy-
ser.
Mrs. Annie Exiine, of Ustus, Nebr.,
is visiting in this neighborhood this
week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-04

"A card from A. B. Raymond who
formerly resided in Bow Greek town
ship, locates him at Canon City, Col
orsdo. He chartered car and took
his effects with him, arriving at Canon
City December 21st He likes the
country there anite well.