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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
ROTATION OF CROPS.
A Suitable Rotation, Faithfully Fol-
lowed, Is the Best Road to
Success on the Farm.

To be the most successful with Oul
farm work and crops, there should
be n suitable rotation adopted and
faithfully followed out. This is get
ting to be a necessity where corn and
other grain crops are largely raised,
as is the case more and more, especial
ly in the dairy portions of our coun-
try.
There needs to be more system and
uniformity in this business. a change
should be made from the practice
too much followed of taking up
pieces here and there all over the
farm for the pillow.
There should be some well-defined
plan of what is wanted in the way OF
crops. and then divide the land that
is to be devoted to the cultivated
crops and hay into sections in ac-
cordance with the size of the farm.
1t may be four, five or six years
course, as circumstances seem to de-
mand. Usually corn and potatoes ara
grown the first year on sod groun \
crops that require good cultivation;
the next or second year to be fol.
lowed with crop of grain and seed
cd to grass. This in turn to be de.
voted to hay for two, three or fodr
years, in accordance with the size OF
the farm.
Where much corn is raised, as ii
the case on many dairy farms. par
ticularly for fodder, the practice is
sometimes to plant corn two years in
succession on the same land. or for
a part of the crop. Personally, we
like the plan best of planting entirely
on sod ground, as it will be the freest
from weeds, and there should be a
considerable amount of grass roots
and stubble to pillow under for tho
benefit of the soil and crops. A we'll
cared for field of corn or potatoes is
a good preparation for crop of
grain to follow and the seeding to
grass.
In our practice on sod ground, no
manure is used with the corn, but 30O
or 200 pounds of phosphate is put in
with the seed at planting.
In an average season, with go I'd
cultivation, this insures fine crop of
fodder corn, suitable for the silo OF
for curing to feed dry. The second
year, manure is applied for cr"p
of oats and those of hay which are n
follow. Usually have good success in
this way, with the grass seeding. aa
well as with the crops or hay to
follow for three or four years be-
fore it will be time to devote again
to corn.-E. r. Towle, in Farme, S
Home journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

is written in q popular vein. Herbert
Spencer states what is coming to be
the accepted belief on sociological and
ethical questions. To the earnest
student we would recommend the
study of these writer's. 1t will cost
many hours of sleep, wear deep sinus
in the gray matter, and il the spirit
Of investigation gains ascendancy, con-
vert many useless hours into ones OF
deep significance. But every one who
reads and understands will become a
beacon-light. What is of more worth,
he will have fitted himself for bet
ter study of those deep questions that
are pressing themselves home upon
the farmer.-Farm and Fireside.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

A warm poultry-house in winter Is
the cheapest, because shelter saves
food. The hen, like stove, consumes
fuel which creates heat, and until the
body is thoroughly warm the food will
not be diverted to production. In
our dwelling-houses we conserve the
heat from the stove by the use Of
plastered walls, tight windows and
carpeted floors. If the cold air was
permitted to enter freely it would
cause an expense for an enormous
amount of coal. If we do not provide
warm quarters for the fowls we must
give them more food, and even then it
may be impossible to counteract the
effects of the cold air.-Farm and
Preside
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
HERE AND THERE.

Some men will make pure-bred
flock of fowls produce like mongrels,
and others with a mongrel flock will
make them profitable. 1t depends
great deal on the man, you see.
Unsuccessful attempts have been
made to grow cotton in southern Cal.
ifornia, by the department of agri-
culture. The government expert re
ports that the plants failed to ma,
ture.
1t requires more feed to fatten
a pig in winter than in warm wealth
er. II requires less food in winter
if the pig has good shelter, a warm
bed and few bed-fellows to help
keep him warm.
Horses differ in mental power,
Just as men do. Some are sensible,
some are idiotlc and some are man.
iacs. The first can be made very val
liable, the second can not, and the
third class are always dangerous.
We shall find no better opportuni-
ty to make repairs than now Roofs
may leak; therefore they need attend
ing to. Windows may need new glass,
and we shall find many other things
about the place needing careful in
spection.
Speaking of dark-meated, white
meated and yellow-meated fowls. did
anyone ever hear any complaint about
the color of the skin when the fow1
appeared perfectly cooked on the Ia
BILE? The color prejudice is without
foundation. 49,
I'm saving manure more attention
should be paid to the liquid excre-
tons which are generally wasted.
This can be done by having plenty
of bedding or by the use of absorb
ents, such as land plaster or peat.
That most available on most farms
is damaged straw or hay.
The best pasture is one that stays
with you. Alfalfa stays; therefore it
is the best pasture. The best hay
plant is one that only has to be plant
ed once, and that is rich in nutritive
qualities. Alfalfa has only to be
planted once ION suitable land) and il
is rich in nrtritive qualities.
The most profitable pork hog j:
the one that gets all his growth with
in eight or nine months. Long be
fore even this age the amount of feed
required to make a pound of pork
begins to increase, and pigs that are
kept over winter are liable to AT
their heads of.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURE.
Care and Thought n Well ~
Mere Hand Work.

That there are deeper problems in
agriculture than the raising of crops
and stock and the marketing of the
same, with the occasional concrete ex-
ample of some legislative demand, our
more thoughtful farmers acknowl-
edge. The increase of education
along the lines of production, all
things considered, has been marvellous.
1t gives us hope for the future solu-
ton of the deeper problem of mans
relation to the state, to the times in
which he lives, and to those future
days when his influence, be it good or
bad, shall yet work. The farmer real
ICES that beneath his occasional de
mands there are fundamental princi-
pies to be grasped before ultimate
good can be obtained. He realizes that
his occasional statements of rights to
be secured are but manifestations of
q deeper law than any enacted by man.
There is vague feeling of uneasiness
that he may be premature or ont of
order in his demands; that in a short
time he will find the victories he has
so hardly won were scarce worth
fighting for; that vast deal of ener-
gy was expended in securing only half
measures. In a hazy way he feels that
there are shorter cuts for arriving at
the same ends for which he strug-
giles and never fully arrives; that it
would be easier and better to estab-
lish a principle, rather than q con-
crete example of that principle. True,
he can not, will not, stop battling for
the right as he sees it; but he real
ICES that the hardest battle is a per-
sonal one against the terrible dark
ness of Ignorance.
There is a peculiar fascination for
thoughtful minds in social science,
particularly in that phase termed po-
litical economy. The understanding
of the laws of political economy are
coming to be as essential to the
farmer as. the knowledge of the sci
ence of the production of crops and
stock-feeding. That it will prove as
interesting, no one who knows the
fondness of our most intelligent farm
ers for erudite subjects will deny.
Mills Political Economy" is general
ly accepted as the standard in our
colleges. Probably the abridged edi-
ton, with critical and explanatory
notes by j. Laurence Laughlin, will
find the heartiest acceptance. That
other classic, Adam Smiths wealth
of Nations" has rot been displaced
bv modern writers. Richard 7. Ely's
introduction to Political Economy
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
NEW OCCUPATION FOR WOMEN
There Are But Few Empl0yments
That Are Without Their Fem
mime Representatives,

The industrial sphere of women is
constantly charging. 1t appears
from the statistics of the pension
office that out of 800 separate occu-
pations only eight are monopolized
entirely by the masculine sex. No
one will be surprised that there are
no women soldiers, sailors and ma
rines of the United States govern
ment, yet there are 153 women en-
ployed as "boatmen" and sailors.
says the Chicago Chronicle.
Women have not yet invaded the
ranks of the city fire departments,
still not less than $40 women are re-
turned in the same general class of
"watchmen, policemen and detect
ives"
There are no women street car
drivers, though there are two women
''motormen" and 10 women con-
ductors.
They have not as yet taken up the
employment of telegraph and tele-
phone "linemen," yet 22,55O of them
are operators in these companies.
There are 126 women plumbers, As
plasterers, 167 brick and stone ma,
sons, "a paper hangers, 1889 painters
and glazers and 545 women carpen-
tiers and joiners.
No women are returned as helpers
to steam boilermakers, but eight
women work at this industry as full
mechanics. There are 1913 women
blacksmiths, SCI machinists, 1870
women workers in iron and steel, 500
in brass and 1,775 women workers in
tin.
Among other unusual employments
for women are 100 workers as "lum.
bermen and raftsmen." 113 wood.
choppers, 373 sawmill employees, 44o
bartenders, 2.0s6 saloonkeepers, eol
"draymen- and transfers, 323 under.
takers, 143 stonecutters, 63 quarry.
men," IS whitewashers, IL well borers
and 1T stationary engineers and fire
men.
Following are the large employ.
ments for women: Servants, 1888
1853; agricultural laborers, 663, cog;
farmers and planters, 3o7,7o6; dress
makers, 344,794; laundresses, 335,2s2;
trades, 327.614; textile workers, 277,.
or. There are 1873 women clergy
men. 1.o41 architects, 7s6 dentists,
2,193 journalists, 1,01o lawyers, 1881
physicians and IA women veterinary
surgeons.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
1.-THE Proof Of the Pudding Lies In the
EATING"

The doctors are dumbfounded, the drug
gists astonished, and the people excited and
joyful over the wonderful cures and tremen-
dous sales of the great Remedy, st. Jacobs
Oil. Every case of Rheumatism-some of
many years standing-has given way to this
powerful remedy. Thousands of certificates
like the following can be furnished as to its
value:-
George Scleyer, Publisher of the Chiffon,
Wis, "Volksbote," used st. Jacobs Oil for
almost unbearable pains in the back, which
had completely Frustrated him." A few ap-
plications cured him entirely.
Mrs. Fred Eberle, Bellaire, O., was for q
leng time severely troubled with Rheuma-
tism. st. Jacobs Oil instantly relieved and
entirely cure her.
Rev. DR.. B. Pick, of Rochester, N. Y, suf-
fered SO intensely from Rheumatic pains that
he was unable to preach; Several spplica-
lieved him."
F. Raider, Cleveland, Ohio, says: 1.-TWO
applications of st. Jacobs Oil cured me Of
great and long-continued pain in my foot"
Messrs. G. L. Brundage and Son, Drug
gists, Muskegon, Mich, write:-"St. ia.
cobs Oil has wonderful sale. We sold
eight bottles at retail yesterday. This will
give, you some idea of how well it is liked
in this section"
Mr.. Louis Hinkel, of East Poesten, Kill
Y. Y, says:-'T cali St. Jacobs Oil the best
liniment / ever used. 1t cured me of Rheu
matism and pain in the back"
Herman Rittner, Manchester, N. H.
II have tried st. Jacobs Oil, and found it ex
cellent. All those who have purchased il
speak of it as simply incompatible"
Geo. G.. Erf1e, Palestine, I'LL was in
bed suffering from a swollen leg, used St
Jacobs Oil, its effect was wonderful. The
following day attended to my business
again"
DIR. Otto Fuls, Reading, o.. writes:-"Th,
sale of st. Jacobs Oil is constantly increas
fails to give entire satisfaction"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Dolly" said the sick Mr.. HyroIler to
his little daughter, "has it occurred to you
that papa might die and go to heaven"
NO" replied the child, because
asked the doctct that very question.
"And what did he say?"
"He said: L don't think he will, al
though, of course, he may have to die
some day. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

His Superior Wisdom.-''When / mar
RED" said the old gentleman, severely, Il
did not expect my father-in-iaw to contrib
ute to my support" .'Of course not" re-
piled the daughter, carelessly. You lacked
Harold's wisdom" How was that"
"Yon didn't marty a rich mans daughter"
Chicsso Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Il don't expect bust in Westminster
Abbey said the youthful poet. No."
replied the old man. THAT would be too
fur reachin'; jcs. keep on with the writin'
business, an you'll bust nearer home!"--
Atlanta Constitution
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

The one who will be found in trial cap
able of great acts of love is ever the one
who is always doing considerate ones.-
Robertson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Berry, Although l don't care bit for
him, Jack remains desperately in love with
me-" Sibyl-"Have you tried to disc our
age him." Eyes; but he still loves me-"
"Then the only way to cure him of it is by
marrying him. Baltimore News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

More people might wake up to find them
selves famous if they wouldn't sit up 50
late at night.-Indianapolis News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Truth is more of stranger than flo
tion..Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Negligence is the rust Of the soul, that
corrodes through all her best resolves
Feltham
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Don't Neglect Cough. Take Some Hales
Honey Of Horehound and Tar instanter.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

The worst form of selfshness is to destroy
the enjoyment of others.-Chicago Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Bright-Have you heard the latest
mother-in-law joke?
Dulle-There are no mother-in-laN
1okes.-Penn. Punch Bowl
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Happiness is not the end of life; character
i'll. w. Beecher.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
CONVINCING PROOF.

Case No. 41,206.-Capt. Alfred q.
Rigler of Hose Company No. 4, Can
ton, Ohio, says: 81 had weak back
ever since 1 was a boy, and about six
years ago the cause developed into
rather bad case of kidney complaint.
It was not a little backache now and
then but backache which caused actual
suffering day and night, and the harder
I tried to get rid of it the worse it
became.
"When the attacks were in the acute
stage it was difficult to sit down, and
when down it was just as hard to re-
gain an erect position, on account of
the twinges of pain in the kidneys.
can only describe some of the pangs
as similar to tina. received from q
knife thrust.
''In time, distressing and terribly in
convenient urinary weakness resulted,
causing annoying embarrassment dur
ing the day and loss of sleep during the
night
"Itook everything which came tony
notice from reading, from observa-
ton, and which my friends and ac-
quaintances advised. consulted
physicians, but none of them were
able to relieve the trouble, let alone
stop it.
SIT became so well known that had
a pronounced case of kidney COM
plant that 1 often received circulars
from medical companies offering to
cure me, and one day eighteen letters
were handed to me by the mail car
rier.
"When Doan's Kidney Pills attracted
my attention I wanted to try them
just as had tried everything else, and
Mrs. Rigler went to Durham & Wright
Co.'s drug store for box. Relief fol.
lowed. 1 knew after a dose OF two
that the medicine was acting directly
on the kidneys from the altered con.
dition Of the kidney secretions, and
encouraged, continued the treat
ment. Finally, the backache and
other complications stopped.
"Let me sum up my opinion about
Doan's KidneJ Pills by saying, would
willingly pay one months wages fol-
box Of them if I could not buy them
for less. You can refer anyone to me
about Doan's Kidney Pills and will
convince them that they act just as
represented"
Four Years After.
"Lapse Of time has strengthened
my appreciation of Doan's Kidney
Pills. / gave this remedy my unquali
ned endorsement in the summer OF
1896, because of the results 1 obtained
from a course of the treatment.
can now add to my original endorse
ment the experience of a number Of
others who are just as enthusiastic
when they express their opinion OF
Doan's Kidney Pills, as L"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Rigler will
be mailed on application to any part
of the United States. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale BY
all druggists, price so cents per box.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Great men lose somewhat of their great.
ness by being near us; ordinary men gain
much.-Landor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

She-"My mind, I'd have you understand,
is on something higher than my dress" He
-"Oh, it is? On your hat, SUPPOSE
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

The female bookkeeper is entitled to the
title of countess.-Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

To fight any form of truth is to foster
some error.-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

So Polite! -He-"Won't you sit in this
chair, Miss. Spooner?" Miss Spooner-
"After you."-Punch
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

He who wishes to secure the good Of
Others, has already secured his own.-Con-
fucius
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31
frisco System New Observation
Cafe Carr.

In addition to through chair car and
Pullman Sleeper service the Frisco Sys..
tenn operates on its trains out OF
Saint Louis and Kansas City very
handsome Observation Cafe Cars, I'M
der management of Fred Harvey. These
cars are equipped with every convenience.
including large library observation room
and platform; the former supplied With
easy chairs, writing material, fastest news
papers and periodicals. Electric lights and
electric fans add to the comfort of the pas
sengers. These trains leave Saint Louis and
Kansas City daily via the Frisco System.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Fruit acids will not stain goods dyed witt
Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Adversely borrows its sharpest sting from
our impatience.-Bishop Horne.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Iowa Farms - Per Acre Cash,
bal. Xcrop llpaid. Mulhall, Sioux City, L.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Self-laudation abounds among the un-
polished; but nothing can stamp man
more sharply as ill-bred Buxton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

An Exchange Mother (who has been
out for the day)-"Tommy, did you take
that medicine that told you to, when was
awayw Tommy-"No, ma. Willie Jones
came in, and be liked it SO. l exchanged it
with him for a sour apple. '-The King.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Men who pursue impossibilities enjoy the
activities of life and none of its rewards
Chicago Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-.Mrs. Thos
Robbins, Norwich, N. Y, Feb IL, 1900.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

"A false friend u worse than fair fos.-
Rams Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Sillicus-A pretty woman doesn't Away
wear well.
Cynicus-No; beauty sometimes rubs OF.
Philadelphia Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

II Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat Group, Influ-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain cure for Consumption IN first stages,
and sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once.
You will the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Sold BY dealers everywhere. Large
bottles IS cents and 80 cents
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-01-31

Valuable Pointers About Texas.
A l44-page book, profusely illustrated, %
present day conditions and prospects in the
Lone Star State. 1t is worth your while to
get q copy; free on request. James Barker,
Gen1 Pass. Agent, N. X. & T. Ry., sol
Wainwright Bldg, st. Louis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-27
Rutland Fire Captain
Killed.
WAS GOING TO FIRE.
After Driver Was Thrown 0ut Horses
Ran Away---Little Damage
BY Fire.

Rutland, May 26.-Capt John +. Corey
Of Hose Company No. /, was almost in
stantly killed at Is o'clock tonight by
being thrown under the wheels while go-
ing to fire in the rear Of Howe's candy
store. The horses ran away and were
only stopped by the plucky act Of one Of
the firemen. John Reedy, the regular driv
er, was taking his regular night of and
when the alarm came in Captain Corey
took the drivers seat. The box rung In
was on Center street, but the horses
dashed by the foot of the street. In at
tempting to turn the wheels struck the
street car track and the jolt threw Capt.
Corey Off.
The wheels on the right side Of the wag-
on struck him as he fell and passed over
his body. Captain Corey was picked up
BY the bystandeTs and taken to Miner S
drug store where il was found that his
ribs were crushed He died after one OF
two gasps.
The horses which were running wildly
at the time Of the accident swung around
aud into Depot park. James Coeklin
climbed over the back Of the drivers seat
and climbed to the pole between the gal
Looping horses landing astride of il. He
was struck twice by the flying hoofs but
hung on and caught the reins finally bring
ing the horses to stop.
The fire was in tae partitions in the rear
Of Howe's candy store and it was over an
hour before the release was sounded.