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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-01-05

ices in all quarters Of the globe. and 70
composed of the regular army, the army
reserve and the militia reserve. The
two latter are utilized to bring the reg.
ular forces to a war footing and arc
called out by proclamation in case Of
national danger, and are liable to servo
anywhere, at home or abroad. Tie Sec
ond line is composed of the militia, and
is available for home defense and for
garrisoning foreign stations. It Is .
thoroughly reliable force, has been
called to arms on seven different occa-
sions, and has never failed the country.
The third line is composed of yeomanry
and volunteers, and is called On only
as a last resource. It is available only
for home defense, and. is never called
out except when the United Kingdcm
itself is in danger of attack.
On January I, 1899, the British army
reserve, composed of regular soldiers.
consisted of nearly 10000 men, Of whom
Al, 900 were under 35 years of age, %, 900
were between the ages of 80 and IS, and
1000 between 35 and 40. The caalry re-
serve consisted Of $500 men, the artil-
lery of 10000, the engineers of 5000, the
foot guards of $500. the infantry Of the
line Of As, 800, the army service corps Of
$500, the rest being departmental. On
the same date the militia reserve con.
sisted of 10000 men, composed of the
pick of the militia.
The procedure in regard to calling
out the reserves is as follows: When,
in the opinion of the war Office, mobi.
liZation appears imminent general
and other officers commanding at
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-01-05

south Africa, the government appropri-
.tion of $50,0C0,O 600 is already exhaust
ed, and the treasury has been compelled
20 issue exchequer bills to meet current
liabilities. AT the same time charges
If inefficiency are being made against
the war department by the treasury Of
fcials. and the military chiefs accuse
the civil branch of the government of
naving for years pursued cheese-par-
ing policy which prevented Great Brit
ain from keeping pace with other Eu-
ropean powers in the matter of quick
firing guns and other war equipments.
In proof Of their charge the military
men declare that even the Beers are
provided with better, guns than the
British artillery and that to this fact
alone must be attributed the defeats
at Dundee, Ladysmith and on the
Orange river.
That these thrusts and counter
thrusts will lead to a complete reorgan-
ization of the British war Office may be
taken for granted; for the Englishman,
just like his American cousin, insists
upon having a scapegoat offered to his
wounded pride whenever the occasion
for such deplorable sacrifice may
arise. After the defeat at Ladysmith
all England believed that the mere ar
rival of Gen. Sir Redvers Butler would
brighten the Beers into submission.
But Gen. Butler has disappointed the
mob. He arrived at Cape Town, has
tened to Durham, sent Gen. Methuen
to the relief of Kimberley-and there
his deeds of daring stopped. That at
least is the way the crowd looks at the
condition of affairs. No inquiry is
made into military and geographical
obstacles. The London cockneys ex-
pected Butler to accomplish miracles,
and since he has done nothing that
makes glorious reading in the newspa-
pers they demand his head. And in this
senseless clamor they are supported by
one of the great military parties whose
leaders want Field Marshal Lord Rob-
erts appointed in Buffers place.
In the meantime another call for
reserves has been. issued by the
war office; and as this process of
forming an army is SO entirely
different from that in vogue in
other European states or in our own
country short description of il, based
upon information furnished by an Eng
fish army officer. may prove of general
interest.
The military forces OF Great Britain
are divided into three categories-ihe
first line, the second lire and the third
line. The first line is available for serv.
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Reportinx ProRresa.

Police Captain-Did you catch that
murderer last night?
Detective-No; but I dreamt that !
had a clew.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-01-05
In the Good old way.

Wabash-Poor old Mr.. Casey was
driven to his grave.
Talmage-How?
Wabash-In q hearse.-Harlem Life.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-01-05

The German army has the healthiesi
troops in the world.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. j. h. McNeely on yesterday
handed us a stalk OF sugar cane, cut
by Mr.. Ed. Hickman on his Rough
and Ready place. 1t was nearly five
Ieetlong, and had ten matured joints.
This is very large cane for this early
IN the season, and in sixty days more
it would doubtless have been fully
seven teet long, with Is or Is matur-
ed joints. Sugar cane lie said to he
remarkably large and forward every
where this year.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. Ed. Hickman, who had two
children sick with scarlet fever, was in
town on Tuesday, and informed us
that his children are well and about
again, having been dismissed by the
doctor last week. Mr.. Hickman does
not regard scarlet fever as any more
dangerous than our common types.
the mostimportant thing in all levers
alike being particular nursing and
careful diet.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18
Italian Marble Tomb.tones.


Respect and affection for the dead
rs most worthy and commendable.
Those who prize the sacred ties of love
and friendship always take pleasure
IN marking the resting place OF their
dead with an enduring and artistic
monument as an evidence of their
love and affection.
In our columns to-day will befound
the advertisement of the Humbolt
Marble Works, of Humbolt, Tenn, of
which Mr.. Hiram Williamson n the
agent. This is one Of the most reli-
able and substantial concerns in the
United States, and persons wanting
tombstones, monuments, or tablets,
will do well to see Mr., W. and get
terms and prices on pure Italian mar
BILE delivered and put in place.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

The Central Holiness Camp Meet
ing convenes September 9Th to 18th,
1900, at Sulphur Springs, Lincecum.
Grant parish, La, thirty miles north
OF Alexandfia, on the st. L. /. Al. &
s. Ry. Workers: Rev. w. c. Mann.
Evangelist, of Texas, and Rev. F. %.
Van Valkenburgh, of Jennings. La.
Music In charge of Rev. A. w. Cheney
and daughter, Cornetists, OF Lake
Arthur, La. The new Lincecum Ho-
tel has agreed to board visitors in
attendance upon the meeting on said
date at 50 cents per day.
For further information address
Kew. w. b. VAN VAI.KENBURGH,
Aug. 10, 1900. I.incecum. Ia.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

The season Of 1900 will 60 down in
history as the "rainy summer" rain
having fallen almost every day for a
period Of three months, from the l 9th
Of May until the 10th of August.
Still, the crops look we'll, the corn
crop being unusually fine. and many
persons are expecting a fair yield of
cotton if the balance OF tIre season is
at all propitious.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

After many intricate experiments
scientists have discovered methods for
obtaining all the natural diRestants.
T1eee have been combined in the propor.
tion found in the human body and uni
ted with substances that build mn the
digestive organs. making compoud call
ed kodol Dyspepeis Curs. Il dicests
what you eat and allows all dyspsptics
to eet plenty of nourishing food while
tho stomach troubles are being radically
cured By the medicinal sgsuiu it contains.
II - pleasant 70 take and viii give quick
seliak J. a. Hyds:
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. A. A. Dean, OF Fairmount, was
in Colfax on Wednesday, looking af-
ter material to repair the house of
Mr.. W. N. Price, On Raven Camp,
which is being renovated while Mr..
Prices family is away on summer
visit.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

1t has been demonstrated by expert
ence that consumption can be prevented
by the early use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This Is the favorite remedy for
coughs. colds. Group, asthma, grippe and
all throat and lung troubles. Cures
quickly. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18
Sell No Cigarettes to Minors.

The Donaldsonville Times says that
one bill passed by the late Legisla-
ture 10 perhaps lost sight Of since the
adjournment of t.ias body. is hat
which prevents the sale or exchange
OF cigarettes. tobacco or cigarette
papers to minors Such sale is con-
sidered misdemeanor and subject
to a fine Of $25 to 800, or sixty
days imprisonment, on both offences.
Town Talk.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mrs. Azerine vercher has presented
the CHRONICLE with a string of thirty
remarkably large red peppers, each
pod averaging about eight inches in
length, and containing sufficient "hot
stuff to season an ordinary meal.
Mrs. V. is the most skillful market
gardener in this locality, and can
give much useful Information on the
subject.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. H. B. Faraldo, who has leased
Dr.. Kelly's place, one mile south Of
Colfax, has . good looking cotton
crop, and says he expects to make
pretty nearly an average crop.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Grant parish farmers have the tenn
porary organization of a parish fair,
With J. 7. Wilson as president, and
D. B. Boyett secretary. Permanent
organization will be effected at Oak
Grove church August 25th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

The new school board has been ap-
pointed by the governor, consisting
OF the following members: RS. Cam
eron, j. T. Davis, Talmon Chandler,
w. F. Logan, A. j. Dunn, Sam John
son, j. H. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Proceedings Of Town Council.
The town council Of Colfax met in
regular session at 8 p. m. on Monday,
August 6, 1900, with Mayor w. L.
Richardson presiding, and Council
men j. HI. McNeely, L. b. Price and
H. G. Goodwin present.
Absent, j. q. Long and j. P. Lewis.
H. G. Goodwin elected secretary
pro tenn.
1t being desirable to consult with
the town attorney before taking ac-
ton on some matters pending, the
council adjourned until Tuesday eve
ming at O'Clock.
The council met Tuesday, August
z, 1900, at p. m, pursuant to ad-
journment, with a quorum present,
consisting of the same members pres
ent last evening.
III. G. Goodwin requested to act as
secretary of the continued meeting.
Mrs. c. e. p. Calhoun was granted
the right to remove a couple of Bois
D'Arc trees on First street. opposite
the windows OF her residence, and fill
up the holes under them, caused by
the constant tramping of stock.
The mayor was authorized to war
rant on the treasurer for $40, or such
amount Us may be needed by Attor-
ney j. A. Williams to secure the origi-
nal map and plat Of Colfax, now On
file In the Supreme Court.
There being no further business the
adjourned.
W. L. RICHARDSON,
n. u. GOODWIN, Mayor.
Secretary pro tenn.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

We are glad to learn that Mrs. B. c.
Dean, OF Boyec, who was dangerously
i'll for so long, is now up andgrowing
stronger every day.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

A lame shoulder is usually caused by
rheumatism OF tho muscles, and may be
cured by lev applications of Chamber
Iaiu's Pain Balm. For sale By j. II. Nc
Nicely. Colfsx; Bush 4 Randolph, Fair
mount
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Keep the stomach and bowels in good
coniitiou, the waste avenues open and
free by an occasional dose of Or. M. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Capt. c. c. Nash, who came down on
Thursday, returned home this morn
ing. He has contracted with the
Tumminello Bros, fruit dealers, to
put up q store on his block between
the postofics and Mr.. ]. A. Williams
law ofilce.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

We acknowledge a neat invitation
to attend a hop at Zimmerman hall
August 23G, given by the Zimmerman
Bicyclists.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Ths Rapidss camp meeting began
Friday, August 17th, and viii con-
tinua ten days. Rev. c. B. Strouse,
the eminent evangelist, will assist at
the meeting.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

ASrI-KRDoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive 25c cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure, no pay.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. Jno. d. Givens returned on
Wednesday from q visit to his home
IN Arcadia, much improved in health.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. K. w. Horn, Of Montgomery,
has gone into the brick business, and
welearn he has kiln we'll mder way.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Postmaster Will LaCruix left for
Hot Springs, Ark, last Monday, to
be gone about three weeks. During
his absence Mr.. Amos Richardson will
have charge.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Capt. C. H. Teal has been sick for
ten days with a mild type Of the pre-
vailing fever.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Cactus compound, a true laKtive tonic
Is guaranteed to expel your malaria, bill
ioueness. clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

DeWitts Little. Early Risers are ia
nous little pills for liver and bowe
troubles. Never gripe. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Misa Mamie Diezendori, OF Rapides,
arrived last Saturday, and is the
guest of Mrs. Will LaCroix, and will
probably remain for the next three
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

TO keep younR--keep well, keep the
nerves calm, the body ruddy and we'll
fei, and with DR.. M. a. Simmons Liver
Msdlcine regulate stomach and bowels.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Mr.. Dan Kelly, and his youngest
brother, Angus, who have been quite
sick for the past month, have both
greatly improved in health this week.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

For burns, injuries, piles and skin
dise&ses use DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
1t is the original. Counterfeits may he
offered. UGe only DeWitts. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

One Minute Cough Cure lie the only
harmless remedy that never produces
Immediate reeults. Try it. ia. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Make baby's birth quick, easy and
almost painless by taking SimmonsSqusw
Vine Wine or Tablets
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Simmons Sqnaw Vine Wine or Tablets
are effective, elegant to take. and produce
no unpleasant after results.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

For headache caused most likely by a
disordered stomach. accompanied by con-
stipation, use DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

The track on the Red River Valley
Railroad was laid this week about
one mile and quarter this side of
Montgomery.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

Miss Cora Layssard and Mr.. Clar-
encs johnson were in Colfax on Tues
day, visiting friends and relatives.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18
-A. Joe Manetho,
GtEN THE FAMOUS
~ &SaddIe Stallion

Will make the season of 1900 at my
farm on Red River opposite B0yce,
La, at $40 for the season, with re-
turn privilege In case of failure.
DESCRIPTION AND PEDIGREE.
Sired by Manetho standard bred
trotting stallion, No. 1905: chestnut
horse foaled March 18th. 1882, bred by
A. j. Alexander, Woodburn farm.
Kentucky. Sired by Harold. fsire Of
Maud s., record 2:0-X.l First dam
Mary Bell, dam of PueIler. record 2:29.
(sister of Dick Moore, record 2::22k, l,y
Belmont. sire of NutwO wOod, record ,:
lSx. the sire of Manager, two year
old record 2:06.) Second dam Mary.
(dam of Dick Moore, record 2::s2x and
Mary Todd, trial In 2:24. and dam of
Crittenden, sire of Mamie NJ, record
2::26t: by Monmouth Eclipse. Third
dam by Bertrand. Fourth dam by
kosiciusko. Fifth dam by GalIatin.
Sixth dam by Celer, Manetho ia the
sire Of Lizzie Harold, record 2:17. and
Dagrna, trial 2:17A. JOE MANETHO
Is years old this spring. Is hands 1
inch high, weighs 1040 pounds, fine
form, style and action: a natural sad
dler and producer of saddlcrs.
For further particulars call on or
address HEMAN SMITH,
Boyce, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-08-18

10 prove 1t we give estimated cost OF 90
rods OF fence, made Of both n. N. s. Poultry
Fence and Diamond Netting.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-25
OUR FIGHTING MEN.

Tho adjutant generals office has is
sued its list of the organized militia
force OF the United States, together
with the number of men available for
military duty, but unorganized. The
grand total OF organized militiamen
in the several states and territories at
last report was 100,339. Those unor-
ganized but available for military
duty aggregate 1O,442,443. The Or
ganized strength OF the militia and
the number of men liable for service
by states are as follows, the first fig
ures given being the organized
strength and the second the unorgan-
lied: Alabama-247l, 165, 900. Ark
ansas-l9O3, not given. California
1902, 1881. Colorado-not given
10000. Connecticut-2774, 106,4 9S.
Delaware-52l, $3.50. Florida
1912, 10000. Georgia-6656, 205, 1000.
Idaho--5Os, 1000. Illinois, $3.50,
10000. Indiana-2703, 100000
Iowa--2444, 2SI, 793. Kausas-l244,
not given. Kentucky-2250, 41O. 900.
I.ouisiana-2693, 10000. Maine
1868, l06,042 Maryland-1935, 205,-
SIG. MISUNDERSTANDING, 42S,919.
Michigan-2905, 100000. Minnesota
-l941, 1929. Mississippi, 1925,
263,8S0. Missouri-2647, 100000.
Montana--65S, 1854. Nebraska
1910, 111,925. Nevada-395, 61OO.
New Hampshire-1452, 100000. New
Jersey--49l1, 385,275. New York
1892, 100000. North Carolina
1885, 205,000. North Dakota-455,
10000. Ohio-6902, 100000. Ore
gon-l335, 1886. Pennsylvania
1922, S39,52S. Rhode Island---9457,
$1,000. South Carolina-2653, TO-
600. South Dakota-not given.
Tennessee, $4,000, 100000. Texas
1884, 100000. Utah-46S, 2S,155.
Vermont-755, 1874. Virginia
275, 295 ,4O5. Washington-Not
given, 10000. West Virginia-l093,
l25,OOO. Wisconsin-2175, 274,l66.
Wyoming-23S, 10000. Arizona
$40, 10000. District OF Columbia
1899, $4,000. New Mexico--539, not
given. oklahoma-5O0, $4,000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-25
UNExAnpLED PROSPERITY.

The vast sum OF $2,1l9, 36S,8l5 is
the estimated value of the mineral and
and metal production of the United
States for the year 1899, 1t is an
amount unexampled i'll the history of
any country In the year 1899 the
United States led every nation on
earth in production OF coal, iron, salt,
copper, silver and lead. Its product
OF gold exceeded $40, 600, 900 and it is
doubtful il that of any other country
equalled it. To cur vast total of min
eral productions crude ores contribut-
ed $3.50, 836, O32; metals reduced from
our own ores contributed 1896, 057, 1920
secondary products, like alum, soda,
ETC., contributed 1868, 1896, 969; while
the value OF such metals as were
smelted or refined from foreign mater
ial was only $40, ALL $40. The extent
OF our production is shown by the
figures, which include 252, LIS 1897
short tons OF coal, Ia, 400, 1856 long tons
Of pig iron, 5SI ,3l9,09l pounds of cop
per, 2l7 ,0S5 tons of lead, 1868 tons
OF zinc, 57,126,S34 ounces OF silver,
and S70 ,O96, O2l in gold.
Coal is first in value OF our mineral
products. 1t contributed about one
quarter Of the value of the total Of
1899. Iron was second with 20 per
cent, copper third with 8 per cent,
clay products fourth with 6 per cent,
gold fifth with nearly 6 per cent, Pc
troleum sixth with per cent, stone
seventh with 3 per cent, and then
came silver, lead, cement, zinc, cop
per and natural gas in the order
named. A moments examination of
the figures will remind anybody that
precious minerals are not the most
valuable of our earth products in total
bulk, and that fuel and the materials
OF construction are most important
factors in cur mineral output. Stone
clay and cement are not to be despised
even when brought into comparison
with gold and silver. Commercial
statistics for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1900, are equally surprising
in their magnitude, the value of our
exports exceeding by $l60,000,000 the
best previous year. The total--wo
avoid broken numbers--reached ST.
400, 100000 and was nearly double
that of 1896. Manufactured goods
never before made an item in oul ex-
ports comparable in magnitude with
the return OF the past fiscal year. OF
these products foreigners bought $75,-
000,00 more than in 1899. In agri-
cultural products there was an in
crease OF $50, O00,0 900, in mine products
of $10,000,00O, in forest products OF
$4,000, 900, and in fisheries of So, OOO,-
600. 1t is in these prodigies of indus
try that the country finds its unexam-
Piled prosperity.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-25
Come to Tie.

When you're kind of getting tired OF the hot
and dusty town,
When the mercury's a-raisin' an the suns IL
beatin' down,
You can shet your eyes and listen for II voice
that's in the air,
Givin' you an invitation to git up an &c some.
where.
Seems to float on all the breezes, seems to come
from every tree,
"Just fergit the sticky hct-up town, an come
away to me-.
You kin see them when you shet your eyes, the
shady, woodsy hooks,
You kin hear the tinklin' music of the purlin'
mountain brooks,
You kin hear the birds a-chirpin when you
snuggie down to rest,
And the sun blaze OF glory, paints the noun
tains in the west
And they all jine in together fer to sing toyou
an me
"Ieave the hot ole town behind you, nm just
come away TO me-
Or perhaps your hear a.beatin on the shinin'
sandy shore.
The drummin' OF the ocean, and you'll listen
to its roar.
While You see the gleaInn' breakers THROWN
rainbows ut the sun,
Or curtin in to strike the Shore an smashin'
one by one
And you listen to their chorus while you hear
the gray ole sea,
Say. "Just leave the dricd-up town behind an
come away to me-"
You kin hear them all about you voices singn'
in the air.
If you shet your G res and listen you will know
that they are there:
From the woods and from the mountains, from
the river. from the shore,
Comes the whispered invitation, not to stay in
town no more;
Don't stay tied up in the city, throw the
chains off and be free
For there's nothin that will cheer you till you
come away to me-"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-25
WARrI WEATHER.

Tuesday was the warmest day of the
year. The mercury registered 9Sd
degrees maximum temperature. The
absence OF the usual fresh northwest
breeze rendered the heat oppressive
and intolerable and the total consump-
ton OF ice water and other summer
drinks was considerably enlarged.
The cheerful idiot with his, ais it hot
enough for you?" got the indulgent
smile that was the best evidence that
the heat was not great enough to burn
up patience. However, Eastern Wash
ington has good reason to be content
with her summer weather. The nights
cool off so that one can enjoy just as
sweet sleep us the state OF his con-
science entities him to. In the East
where he tosses about and perspires
all night, he awakes the next morn
ing in rather poor trim for work A
few days and nights repetition OF the
experience prepares him to PROSTATE
himself gracefully to the heat when
he is exposed to the sun, and his name
gets in the papers as victim of sun
stroke. Dissipated men are particu-
larry liable to this form OF retribution.
That is another reason why sunstrokes
are so infrequent in this country OF
pure air and morals.
One thing that regulates the temper
ature OF the body more than is gener-
ally supposed is the color of clothes
worn. Experiments, consisting in
covering the bulbs Of thermometers
with different-colored cloths and no
ticing the difference in the height of
the columns, have shown how much
color will affect heat. People to keep
cool will dress in light garments that
will reflect the suns rays, and avoid
dark goods that soak them up and
pass them on to the body. People
dress in white in the South irrespec-
tive OF sex, and those who want to
keep cool would better follow their
example--and keep out of political
arguments.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-25
Taken ms n whole the agric nj,

Taken us whole, the agric utural
area OF the United States today is
worth far more in dollars and cents
than ever before. And this means
that the farming population in its
entirety is in much better condition
than it was Il generation ago. And
everybody should rejoice that it is so.
For the tiller OF the soil is the man
who provides sustenance for all the
rest. His prosperity and contentment
go far toward assuring like happy con-
ditions for Others.