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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13

Any farmer who will can improve
his chickens to almost any attainable
degree of prOductiveness, If productive
ness is what he wants, by using always
pure bred cock of the same breed
and by careful culling of the hens. As
the farmer has no particular use for
standard markings, these may be dis
regarded except to secure uniformity
in cOlOring and size to aid in selling
live fowls. The farmer wants eggs
and flesh, consequently he should re
tain as breeders the best layers and the
full breasted, broad backed ones. There
can be no question as to the possibility
OF greatly increasing the laying capac-
ity Of fowls by selecting for that Dur-
pose. BY this method a yard of COM
mon hens can be reduced to a sufficient
degree of uniformity for all practical
purposes and a degree of productive
ness that cannot be obtained by breed
ing and selecting for standard mark
ing only. 1t is better, however, to be-
gin with all pure bred, both male and
female. for then the desired uniformity
Is already attained, but if eggs and ia
bic fowls are the things desired then
Gull and mate and breed for them and
let the standard points alone Stand
ard points are for breeders use and are
all right for them, but standard points
don't bring the money on the retail
market. Breed for what is wanted.
That is the only sensible plan.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
Early Asphalt Roads.

History and tradition have furnished
US with the basic information which
has guided us in building the civiliza-
ton of today. 1t is said that in prehis
toric times the incas of Peru Sbuilt
roads that extended from the tropical
ly heated valleys up the mountains to
the regions Of perpetual frost, using
the natural asphalt rock, and these
roads are in good condition today. The
discovery of a large section in Ken
lucky covered with asphalt rock, which
scientists have pronounced a perfect
and natural combination Of asphalt
and quartz sand, most valuable for
paving purposes and far superior to
any artificial combination that could
be made, is of vital Importance, says
the American Asphalt Journal. The
day may not be far distant when ev-
cry city and village will have all streets
paved with asphalt rock, material
which is not only the most durable,
but cleanly and noiseless.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
Clothing n Hen.

An old hen belonging to Mrs. M. A.
StormOnt began laying late in the fall
and was so persistent that she laid
twenty-siX eggs before she concluded
to stop. During all this time she had
neglected her molting, and when she
finally got ready to shed her feathers
it was in the middle of winter, but the
old ones had lost their life and were
dry and harsh. consequently there was
no other way but to make the change.
In a short time she was almost bare
and suffering from the cold. The Miss
es Stormont, seeing her predicament
and appreciating the value of her serv-
ice rendered, determined to come to her
rescue. They accordingly took the old
hen into the house, took her measure
ments, made her suit of fannels to fit
and then released her Her ladyship
took the matter philosophically and
hustled off to her companions, appar-
emily very comfortable in her new spit.
-Kirkwood Qll) Leader.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
OUROC-JERSEY HOGS.
Points OF Excellence In This Favor
lite Red Breed.

Ite heu breed-
The most popular breed Of red hogs
Is the DurocJersey. Originating in
New Jersey about 80 years ago. the
main foundation stock was probably
the Tamworth, Berkshire and old Afri-
can hog Nearly all Of the leading
breeds Of swine have been used in de-
velOping the Duroc. so that today
these popular red hogs are of good
size and compact in form, with moder-
ately smooth bone, says The New Eng
land Homestead. In the early days of
the breed the individuals were very
large bOned and consequently rough In
appearance. This quality has been
bred out, so that they now dress a
large percentage of meat.
They are excellent grazers, rather
active and hardy, and while they do
not fatten as quickly as some Of the
other breeds, the Duroc-J Jerseys can
stand heavy ration. They are espe-
cially valuable for crossing upon the
more refined and delicate breeds, Civ
lug LneS9 stronger CONSTITUTIONS, better
frames and greater capacity for con-
suming and assimilating feed. Being
compact in form, they are not as good
bacon hogs as the Berkshire or York
shire, but are more like the Poland
China. The Illustration shows a typ
ical Duroc-Jersey SOW owned by o.
Walter & Co. Of Ohio. This animal
was two years old when the photo
graph was taken and was fresh from
the contest at the st. Louis fair,
where she won first premium In her
class. She belongs to the smooth type
of Durocs, with short legs, fine bone,
especially heavy quarters and a large
barrel She is a very fine representa-
tive of the breed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
MADE CHICK THINK
CONTRARY TO GENERAL BELIEF
1T HAS SOME SENSE.
Iheir Learning, Like That Of the
Fishes, is Essentially a Process
of Selection, but They Do Learn
Readily.

In 1896 | made a great many expert
ments with young chicks. testing their
ability to learn Il variety of perform
anccs, such as getting out of a box by
pecking at certain spot on a door or
by jumping upon n little platform or
by pulling down a string with their
necks, escaping from a pen By going
up ladder or by following an intri-
cate path through a maze etc, writes
Professor Edward l.. Thorndike of Co
lumbia university in The International
Monthly for February. They learn
readily to abandon those acts which
bring discomfort and to emphasize
those which are successful in securing
them food, shelter, warmth and the
companionship of their fellows.
Their learning, like that of the fishes.
Is essentially a process of selection.
For instance. a chick is confined In Il
cage from which it can escape only by
pecking at certain spot and so open
ing the door. 1t sees the other chicks
and food outside and reacts to the sit
uation confinement according to its
Unborn organization by running about,
peeping, jumping at the walls, trying
to squeeze through any small openings
and pecking at the barriers combining
it. The chick feels a score or more of
impulses to a score or more acts. If its
reactions include one particular act
namely. peck at certain spot-it Of
course escapes.
This one act is followed by freedom,
food and general comfort The other
acts resulted only in n continuance of
the unpleasant solitary confinement.
If after the chick has enjoyed freedom
awhile we put it into the cage again,
we have a repetition of the first event.
except that the chick is likely to run
and peep and jump and squeeze less
and to peck at the door sooner. If we
continue this process, so that the chick
is again and again confronted by the
situation - confinement in a box of
such and such appearance" it CON
stantly decreases the useless acts and
performs the suitable one sooner and
sooner until finally it pecks at the SPOT
Immediately whenever put into that
box. 1t has learned, we say, to get out
of ,he box by pecking at certain spot.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
Eyen a StOic Groans

under the torment of neuralgia, when
every nerve in face or limb throbs and
jumps. Philosophy cannot endure this
agony but Perry Davis Painkiller re-
lieves it. Battle the affected parts freely,
keep them warm and do not expose
Yourself to cold and dampness. Medi-
cal science marches right along, but it
has not found the equal of Painkiller in
the treatment OF neuralgia.
Picture framing, at W. G. Buses.
Windmills-BrOWnx
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13

How to Re-estabIish a Pasture.

Possibly the best plan is to initiate
nature. Give up trying to crop the
land and SOW a half dozen or more
varieties of grass seed in extra liberai
amounts. Choose the kinds which have
proved themselves best adapted to your
sqil and climate, which will probably
include red top, Kentucky blue gras-
and alSike clover.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
2 - EEPssssEE@
.HUSBANDRY -

Some farmers expect almost too much
of sheep. They turn them out in the
summer on a pasture Of mullens and
thistles and expect them in the fall to
yield good mutton and wool. says G. T.
Plumb in Prairie Farmer. Sheep will
do their share in increasing the profits
Of the farmer, but they demand in re-
turn some little intelligent care and ct
tentiOn. The mutton breeds require
better attention probably than the wool
in summer. for their diet must largely
determine the actual weight and quail
ity of the mutton. If they do not get
good pasture. they cannot produce good
mutton, nor can they lay on sufficient
fat and bone to increase their weight
to respectable standard.
A little more attention to the sheep
just now may return more than so
much care and worry for the corn and
wheat crop. Have the sheep good pas
ture and good drinking water and com
Portable shelters from the heavy storms
that may come up and from the heatf
In this series Of questions are embod-
led about all that farmer need an
swer. If he can give an affirmative
reply, be need not worry more about
the sheep They will take care Of the
profits.
The pasture field for sheep should be
cultivated and handled with about as
much care as the grassfield intended
for dairy cows. On sheep farm or
wherever many sheep are kept let good
grass be the first consideration, and
then in their order let corn. wheat, rye
and oats follow. But we need first to
get a good grass farm, where pasture
can always be depended upon for the
sheep or dairy cows. Grass has done
more to enrich farmers and cattle and
sheep owners than any other crop.
The Hampshire Sheep.
My knowledge of the Hampshire as a
range sheep and as a feeder In the feed
lots comes from an actual experience,
and therefore what write Is not at all
theoretical, says J. g. Massey in Amer.
lean Sheep Breeder My experience in
breeding for crosses on range ewes has
led me to believe the Hampshire cross
to be the best Of all down sheep For
sire | prefer a we'll grown ram lamb.
find him very prolific and quicker in
action and service than an older ram.
BY all means feed your ram before,
during and after service. Keep him
growing and vigorous. Use at least
three rams to the hundred ewes. The
strong point claimed for the Hampshire
cross on any range eve above all other
breeds Is mutton He crosses we'll on
any class of eve and produces a lamb
of rapid early maturing qualities and
great vigor at birth. ordinary cold and
stormy weather not affecting him In
the least
Grade Sheep.
1t is doubtful if a pure bred sheep
makes a more desirable butchers sheep
than the cross bred or high grade in
these days of light, handy weights.
says Wool Markets and Sheep. We
OF course do not advocate decreasing
the number of pure breds. Neverthe
less we will always want more ana
better pure bred rams to improve our
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
For Chicken Cholera.

A correspondent in the Ohio Farmer
claims that grated calamus root mixed
with bread crumbs and made into
small boluses is a sure cure for chicken
cholera. Force the boluses down the
throat Of the sick fowl.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
Happy Time in Old Town.

"We felt very happy writes R. N.
Bevill, Old Town, Va, "when Bucklen's
Arnica Salve wholly cured our daughter
of bad case OF scald head" 1t delights
all who use it for Cuts, Corns, Burns,
Bruises, Boils, Ulcers. Eruptions. In
fallible for Piles. Only 25c at F. j.
Stones drug store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13

Fine Roads Ia That County Com
structed and Maintained by Com
vict LabOr-PIan Very Successful.
Road Work In sou+b CsroIino
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-06-13
no cure a colo fin One D.y

Take Laxative Bromo- -Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. W. Groves signature is Oh
each box. Price % cents.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17

station has demonstrated that the
tops of cane have proven as success
full as the fully developed joints that
were formerly used.
1t is further stated, by those i'll
charge of the Louisiana Expert
mental Station, that they have
found out that fully as good results
are obtained by using the tops of
the cane. Heretofore the tops have
been thrown away, being deemed
entirely worthless, and the theory
that only the fully developed eyes
of the stalk make good seed has
been widespread. In that section
the tops have never come into use
as seed, it being deemed absolutely
necessary to plant the fully deve-
Hoped joints in order to produce sue
cess of the Louisiana Experiment
Station will doubtless open the eyes
of farmers in that section to the ex'
tent that the production of the cror
will be still further cheapened.-
Republican.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17
Settlement Associations.

There vas a protracted session of
the Executive Council last week at
which land matters on this island
consumed most Of the time.
Commissioner Boyd obtained the
lions share of attention for bust
ness i'll his department. 1t related
mostly to settlement associations.
John Il. Baker wanted 1900 acres
at Twenty-Five Miles, Olaa, near
Peter Lees association, for nine
persons. 1t was recommended that
his application be granted with a
year in which to perfect the asso-
citation.
c. Moore applied for ninety-six
acres for an association of ten peo-
pie, the land being lots 4 and S in
Puma. His application was denied,
as the land, being near Hilo, nigh,
be required for public purposes.
Otto Rose had his application APP.
proved for 1000 acres at Nine Miles
Olaa, the association having eigh'
members.
F. Brughelli's application fol
1900 acres for nine persons a
Twenty-Five Miles, Olaa, wa'
turned down, the Council deciding
that the land, being on the Volcano
road, should be reserved for resi-
dence lots rather than farms.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17
JUDGE ESTEE COMING.
VIII Open January Term Of Court
Wednesday, Goth.

Judge Morris NJ. Estee, of the
United States District Court at Ho-
nolulu, will arrive i'll Hilo by the
Kinau January go, for the purpose
of presiding at a January term of
the Federal Court. Judge Estee
had intended to arrive i'll Hilo a
week previous to the converting of
his Court OH the goth, but has been
so occupied with the Pearl Harbor
land condemnation proceedings that
he will start for Hilo one week
later than he had planned.
He will open Court i'll the Cir
cult Courtroom on the evening oil
January 90, Immediately after the
arrival Of the Kinau. All persons
having business i'll the Federal
Court this term should bear this in
| mind.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17
An Attack OF Pneumonia warded on.

"Some time ago my daughter
caught a severe cold. She COM
planned of pains in her chest and
had a bad cough. | gave her
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ac-
cording to directions and in two
days she was we'll and able to go to
school. | have used this remedy
in my family for the past sever
years and have never known it to
fail" says James P~rendergast, mer-
chant, Annotto Bay, Jamaica, West
India Islands. The pains in the
chest indicated an approaching at
tack of pneumonia, which in this
instance was undoubtedly warded
off by Chamberlain's Cough Re
medy. 1t counteracts any tendency
of a cold toward pneumonia. Sold
by Hilo Drug Company.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17
Instructions Sent.

Acting Secretary J. d.. Avery, of
the Republican Territorial Commit
tee, wrote to Messrs. McStocker,
Estep and Walker by yesterdays
steamer, conveying the decision of
the committee that they should
come together and elect a man to
their District committee in place of
Mr.. Glib, resigned, and advising
them, when this is done, that all
four should elect a member to fill
Mr.. Gibbs place OH the Territorial
committee Bulletin.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17

The Manures manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FERTILIZER WORKS are
made entirely from clean bone ctr treated with acid acid Dry Blood ad Flesh, Potash and
a guaranteed analysis One ton or one thousand ons are almost exactly alike, and
The superiority of Pure Bone over any other Phosphate material fol Fertilizer
u@i is so we'll known that it needs IL o explanation. The large and constantly whereas
ing demand for the Fertilizers manufactured by the California Fertilizer Works is
the best possible proof of heir superior quality.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17
SEED CANE TESTS.
Tops OF Cane Prove Equally as Sue
cessful ms Full Joints.

The local bureau of the Depart
ment of Agriculture as we'll as sew
eral prominent sugar planters have
recently secured some valuable in
formation from the mainland in re-
gard to the work now being carried
on at the experimental station in
Louisiana.
Various methods have been thor
oughly tested in deciding upon a
proper seed cane. The discovery
made at the southern experimental
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17
California X Fertilizer X Works.
Office: 534 Clay Street, San Francisco, Cal.
Factories South San Francisco and Berkeley, Cal.
M. D. HALL, Chemist
Manufacturers of Pure Bone Fertilizers
and Pure Bone Meal.
DEAIERSN
Fertilizer Materials
of Every Description.
Of Every Description.

Have constantly OH hand the following goods adapted to the Island trade:
HIGH GRADE CANE MANURE, DIAMOND A FERTILIZERS,
NITRATE OF SODA, SULPHATE OF AMMONIA,
HIGH GRADE SUI.PHATE OF POTASH,
FISH GUANO, WOOL. DUST. ETC.
Hilo tribune., 1902-01-17

Finest quarters in town for Profess
sional and Business Offices.
For plans and particulars apply at the
Office of w. c. Peacock & Co., Hilo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Fan. For All Times.

Ladies of every cline and complex
ion from remote ages have possessed
these mischief making weapons of CO.
quetry. Fans were part of the bridal
outfit of the maidens of ancient Rome.
The proud stepping danes of Spain
have rejoiced in the havoc wrought by
these airy trifles. Copper colored In
dams waved fans of turkey plumes.
The clever Japanese turned the instru-
ment touses undreamed of by less In
genious nations. 1t was in Japan that
the folding fan had Its origin and was
imported thence to China. 1t IL COM
pliment in China to invite q friend or
distinguished guest to write some SEN
timent on your fan as . memento Of
any special occasion.
The fans used in France and England
before the French revolution were of
the most extraordinary richness. These
expensive personal Injuries were set
with precious stones and made of laces
Of fabulous beauty. Artists devoted
themselves to the painting Of fans.
Vatican fairly tanning himself to
fame.
Ladies of rank rivaled each other in
the costliness Of their toys. Some car
rled fans with the portraits of impor-
tant personages and political scenes Of
Significance painted upon their sur
face. Some cynic has said that women
endured the fatigue Of churchgoing by
making 1t an occasion to display fine
fans, white hands and brilliant jewelry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
speaking German.

After woman had devoted several
years and some money to the task Of
learning the German language thor
oughly she felt herself more accom-
plished than some of her friends and
took pleasure in the pride that this
knowledge gave her. One day she was
in street car when q man entered
and vainly tried to tell the conductor
where he wanted to go. He spoke only
German, the conductor understood not
a word, and the passenger in despair
turned to the others in the car.
Does anybody here speak Ger.
man|' he asked.
This, thought the learned young
woman, was an opportunity for her to
make practical use Of her really thor
ough knowledge Of the language. She
was preparing to volunteer her serv-
ices as interpreter when the others
who had heard the request also offer
ed their aid. In all there were among
the passengers on the car eleven men
and two women who spoke German.
While she still prizes her accomplish.
ment, this studious young woman does
not think her knowledge so unusual as
she once did.-New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
One Fare Plus SO.

Their ire still some good lands III
northwestern Iowa, southN esteru
Minnesota and South Dakota. and #
you are expecting to make change il
location, you should take advantage Of
the low excursion rates In effect. On
she first and third Tuesday of each
month excursion tickets, bearing 2l
days limit, can be purchased to all
points on the burlington, Cedar Rapids
& Northern Railway, north of and
including Abbott, Shell Rock and
Wayerly at One Fare Plus so.
Fall information relative to these
lands will be cheerfully given upon ap
plication to Messrs. Ilten g. Brooks
our Industrial and Immigration Agents.
Cedef Rapids, Iowa.
Ii you are thinking of making a trim
70 any point In Alabama, Arkansas.
Arizona, British Columbia, Canadian
Northwest, Colorado. Florida, Georgia,
Idaho, Indian Territory, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Manitoba, Mime
sofa, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi,
Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska,
North Caroline, North Dakota, Okla.
homa, Oregon, South Daksta, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vir-
g1nia, Washington, Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan aud Wyoming, cal
on agents of the "Cedar Repids Route
for rates, etc, or address
JNo. G.. FARMER, A. G. P. & II. A.,
b., G. r. g. N.Ry.
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

That it is possible to have too good
an appetite seems to be one of the
morals Of story told by a friend to
the Washington correspondent of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II am very fond of roasted ears of
corn" said he, land eat it whenever l
can get it. Some time ago, while was
in restaurant in Texas, the waite
put plateful on the table, and / just
helped myself.
when l had consumed the third, [
noticed that man across the table
was eying me most curiously. looked
at him and told him that considered
roasted corn one of the most nutritious
and paiatable things man could eat.
Then helped myself to fourth ear
and devoured it with relish.
When l reached my hand into the
dish for the fifth, the fellow across the
table couldn't stand 1t any longer.
Say, pard,' said he, don't you think
you could save about dollar and Il
quarter day If you was to board at IL
livery stable""
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Bulgarian Brieand..

The Balkan mountains have been
the homes and haunts of many brig
ands through centuries OF Bulgarian
history. In the sixteenth century a
national movement against the oppres-
sion of Turkey fell into the hands of
brigand chiefs. They were known by
the name of Haidutln. They were rep.
resented as friends Of the poor. the pro-
tectors of the weak, the allies of Chris
tians and the foes of the Mohamme.
dams. In legends and in songs their
names and fame were perpetuated
They Increased from the ranks of the
avengers and the worthless. Once
Identified with them brlgand's safety
consisted In continuing with them. The
Turks blocked the way to return to the
ranks OF common citizenship. villag-
ers often welcomed them as deIiyerers
from their oppressors.-Leslle's Week.
w..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
House and TX Acres of Land in Man
chester for Sale

Will sell on reasonable rms my place in
Manchesttr, which consists Of ~ acres of land
Inc improvements are five room dwelling
house any other small buildings. For pirt,cu.
lars enquire on the premises of
46H. ALEX. PURyIS.