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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
FRANCE IS GROWING RICH.
curities Is Increasing Every
Year.

A statistical publication just issued
at Paris presents an interesting show
ing of the division of wealth in that
country, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The almost universal subdivision of
the land in France began with the first
revolution and now there are $4,000
of peasants each owning home and
tract of land. But the same process
has been going on in the leading forms
of personal property. In 1880 there
were but $4,000 holders of French
rentes, or government securities. Now
there are over 100000. fluctuations
of the holdings of railway securities
and bank shares make similar show
ing. In retail trade there was an in
crease of about seven per cent. in the
Dast decade, while the number of con-
Germs in the wholesale trade actually
diminished in the same time.
Of course, these figures are not SO
exhaustive as to permit of exact COM
parsons. But they harmonic with
the fact that for at least decade and
a half the aim of legislation in France
has been democratic, with no slight in
iuence exerted by the socialist ele-
ment. 1t seems as If this tendency was
showing it's effects-as the similar
course in land legislation did early in
the last century-in diffusing property
among the common people more wide
ly than anywhere else in the world.
This is accompanied by a financial
strength there which no other nation
can surpass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

The Seaboard Air Line Railway, of Ports
mouth, Va, is advertising beautiful, but
comparatively little known, region on the
West Coast of Florida in three booklets
called THE Land of Manatee." They are
issued by the Seaboard, but can scarcely be
termed a railroad advertisement, as the
only mention of the road is in brief and
modest note printed on the inside OF one
of the cover pages. They are, in fact, a
with some account Of its history and its
many interesting features which will APP
peal equally to the general reader, the in
weston, the fruit and vegetable grower, and
to the tourist and sportsman. The author
is Mr.. Morton NJ. Cassaday, a writer of
experience. The beauty of the Manatee
country is well described, and the marvel
GUS fertility of the soil and equally won
derful healthfulness of the climate are told
OF in way to leave no doubt in the read
er's mind. Manatee county must be the
garden-spot of all Florida, and the won
der is that it has not sooner been settled
and the latent riches of its seal turned into
good American dollars. A most charming
feature of these booklets is their typo
graphical appearance. They are printed
on handmade paper, and are delightfully."-
illustrated with Photographic half-tone
plates and ornamented with decorative de-
signs in fiat monotones that make them
really valuable Brochures. Persons in
terested in Florida, and especially in the
possibilities of orange growing and truck
gardening below the frost line, win find
these booklets not only interesting, but full
OF valuable and practical information.
They may be had from representatives of
the Seaboard Air Line Railway, or upon
application to the General Passenger
Agent, Portsmouth, Va.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
HERE AND THERE.

Young ducks and also goslings
should be kept away from bathing
water until they assume their water
proof feathers. Not only this, but
they should be kept in a dry yard il
dry time and have dry shed OF
house to spend the night in
We have good medical authority
for the statement that onions are not
only nutritious as food, hut possess
excellent medicinal properties. AS q
blood purifier they are better than
the famous sarsaparilla root, and even
better than sassafras bark or root.
Instead of hurrying up to get
corn planted early so as to beat
drought, it is better to wait until the
season is warm enough to insure a
perfect stand. There is no more un-
profitable work on farm than ''re-
planting" to correct the error men.
toned.
Chickens may be Matched and sue
cessfully raised in winter, just as ten
der plants may be grown through the
severest weather. But the chicks must
have similar conditions to the hot
house plants. They must have arti-
fetal warmth or they will obstinately
refuse to grow.
Many gardeners claim that their
potatoes grow enormous tops and few
and small potatoes. The fact is the
fertility of the soil is too one-sided-
too much nitrogen and not enough
potash and phosphoric acid. The rem
edy is wood ashes, and in many cases
some of the phosphate fertilize~
should be applied.
In the southwest the farmers din
ner should never be spread withow
fresh vegetables from his own garden
In the north this can not be done II
winter without greenhouse. In the
south it may be done without glass
though with little ground covere.
with glass, the list of vegetables MAJ
be largely extended.
Sheep are especially adapted to
short pasturage and will thrive where
larger animals could barely subsist,
and they are at home on hillsides and
rocky lodges where horses and cattle
dare not go. In this respect goats
are much like sheep, except that they
will do well without grass, If veeds
and bushes are accessible.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

the back, serious troubles follow.
It's only short step to urinary
arrangements diabetes, dropsy,
Bright's disease.
Read how to be cured:
CASE NO. 24,613.-Mr. Joseph
Gaines, foreman of the Harter mills,
Fostoria, O., says: II just as ar
IDENTIFY recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills to-day, and it is the month of
October, 1899, as did in the sum-
mer of 1896, when, after taking a
course of the treatment. they cured
me of kidney complaint and back
ache, which was often so acute that
I was unable to sleep at night and
had difficulty in remaining on my
feet all day. / am still free from
the lumbago or any annoyance from
my kidneys, and unhesitatingly de-
clare that am only too pleased to
re-endorse my opinions of Doan's
Kidney Pills"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
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, 1903-03-14

Army and navy officers are enjoying {
hearty chuckle over the discontinue Of {
well-known retired officer who is familiar
figure at several clubs in Washington. This
officer has son Of considerable promise,
but of tender years. A few years ago, so
the story goes, the officer married for
tune and soon after discovered that he had
heart disease and went on the retired list.
Jack" said q visitor to the SON the other
day, what are you going to be when you
grow up?" well" said the eight-year-old
with grave elaboration, I've been think
ing of that for some time and think that
when I'm a man III get heart disease and 20
on the retired list, just like papa. Chi
cago Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

to confer, to advise and to enjoy to-
gether for mutual good. Formerly
men only bonded themselves together
in times of peril. Now we see that
educated, enlightened man touches ell
bows daily with his fellow mortal to
prevent the evils that continually
threaten. In so doing ne testifies that
prevention is better than cure. As
to means of communication we are
progressing annually. Additional ia
cilities are constantly presenting
themselves. Every farmer and his
family should ask themselves, are we
in communication with our fellows to
the fullest and most profitable ex-
tent ?-Texas Farm and Ranch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
IN COMMUNICATION.
The Isolation of the Farmer a Thing
of the Past, md the Change
IL of Great BENEFIT.

EVIL communications corrupt good
manners" says the old proverb. This
is true, and we may add that good
associations stimulate right action.
All that is best in our civilization is
the fruit of good associations Gov
ernments are organizations of people
who associate themselves for what
they consider their good. Churches,
parties, fraternal orders and public
institutions illustrate this tendency
TO organize associations of kindred
spirits. BY such associations our
common interests are discovered, cul-
tiyated and enhanced. Their strength
lies in the intercommunicatiOn which
is rendered possible. In a large de-
gree our daily necessities are supplied
by the varied forms of communica-
ton now in use. The agricultural
paper which distributes the informa-
ton and experience of one success
full man to thousand intelligent, re-
ceptive readers is a clear example of
the benefits of communication, and
so also of the telephone, the tele-
graph, the mails, and our transporta-
ton systems for freight and persons.
Communication between man and
man. between cities, between govern
ments, between the several classes of
our complex society, all measure the
progress Of our enlightenment.
The farmer has been isolated for
generations upon his large landed
estates. His associates have been too
largely his servants, and not his So
cial equals. Sparse settlement has
aggravated the conditions. Now q
change has come. The mails first
made it possible. The railroads have
invaded the seclusion of the farm
and walked its people from their re-
cent state of indifference into won
dering but active state Of mind. Then
came free rural mails into hundreds
of communities while miles of farm
telephone wires annihilated distance
and brought the women and the men
into close communication during
every hour of the day. These have
been material agents in advancing
the intelligence and financial prosper
ity of our farm population.
The anathema of the Roman church
II accompanied by excommunication-
We withdraw communication from
the criminal when he is incarcerated
Excommunication Is but another
name for isolation. Our only cure
for such isolation is found in organi-
xation. A tie that will Iermit those
having similar interests to consult
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
THE THEATER rALKRR.
An IntoIerable Nuisance Quickly an
Quietly suPoressed ~ .
Little wit.

They had been reading q Rolfe ammo.
tated edition of the play, and there was
nothing in Julius Caesar" that they
were not perfectly familiar with. Before
the performance was half through there
was nothing that they knew which every
body within half dozen rows did not
hear about; for among the three Of them
Ia man and two women-there were
such capacities for superfuous converse
ton as are met with nowhere except in
a theater, says the New York Mail and
Express.
In tones that alternately Missed and
brayed and rasped till spinal columns all
around them ached they told one another
that Antony was much better done than
Brutus, that Portia would come on in =
minute in the gardep scene; that Casca
was supposed to be a gruf old Roman;
that Caesar actually did have fts--think
of il! that it was pity this in a wills
per that shivered far down the aisle and
splintered at least a score of vertebrae)
Roman ladies' didn't wear corsets. So on,
ad nauseam.
At last the ghost and the distraught
Brutus met and there was q thrilled ST.
dence in all the crowded house save in
row 0. where a strident voice complained:
sT can't hear a word the ghost says.
Why doesn't he speak louder?"
A man behind the duerulous disturber,
quite beside himself with rage, leaned for
ward and said in tones as courteously
sweet as the sting OF honey bee:
perhaps the ghost is gentleman, and
does not like to annoy people"
Which. of course, was very rude, though
It did fill manv hearts with an unholy JOY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
The Pe-ru-na AImanA..

The druggists have already been sup
piled with Peruna almanacs. There il
sure to be great demand for these al
manacs on account of the articles on astrol
ogy which they contain. The subject Of
astrology is very attractive one to mosi
people The articles on astrology in the
Peruna almanac have been furnished by
q very competent astrologist, and the men
tai characteristics of each sign is given
constituting almost complete horoscope
A list of questions and answers on astrol
ogy sent free upon request. There vii
be great rush for these books. Ask your
druggist for one early before they are all
gone.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Doctors have invented new form of
bubble. Neuralgia, sciatica and lum-
bago are known to be affections of the
ends of the nerves which lie just under
the skin of the painful region. 1t has
been discovered that by injecting air
under the skin the ends of the nerves
are heightened and the pain relieved.
The bubble of air is pressed by the
fingers and caused to move about until
all parts are relieved. In dislocations.
fractures and bruises the same treat
ment has given relief.--London Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

and $3shocs arewom by thousandsof menwho
have been paying "a and 81, not believing they
could get first-class shoe for $3.50 or $500.
He has convinced them that the style, it,
and wear Of his $3.50 and $500 shoes il just
- good. Placed side by side it is impossible
to zee any difference. A trial viii convince.
Notice Incsease (lsse Sales; ., S03, ,1l
A gain Of %, So, ISL in -Four fears.
". L. DOUGLAS san GILT gDog llNg,
Worth $500 Compared With otheT Makes
The best Imported and American ieafheys Hevrs
Patent Calf Enamel Dor Calf Calf Wei KID. cospsa
Colt and National Kangaroo. fast coiov Eysief&
caniInns The eenuine hsys W. I uoUQL.Ao
~ 3 G s;ti Eff Hs: T rsS;iS,G' krsxse
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Mr.. Pitt looked with something like con-
temptuous amusement at the collection Of
oriental curios in his wife's boudoir.
$50 that's what you call your Japanese
corner, is it," he said. 1T looks ike
rather childish business for . fullrrown
woman to waste her time on"
Yes" she replied; 'it may be somewhat
spectacle. Can you say as much for the
wheat corner you are putting your time
and money into building up?'--C Chicago
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Prominent note is made of the fact that
q woman clerk in the post Office depart
ment at Washington gave up her husband
rather than lose her situation. The order
of the postmaster general is cruel. No tell
ing how many poor husbands will be driven
out this cold winter to make their oWn
lving-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
SAFE.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I see q BROOKLYN
woman has discovered way OF preventing
her losing her hair.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Indeed, And what
does she do?
Locks it in the safe. States
man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
For Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
In Children's Home, New York, break up
Colds, cure Feverishness, Constipation,
Stomach ard Teething Disorders, and de-
stroy Worms. All Druggists, Csc. Sample
FREE. Address A. 3. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Mamma-'Don't be so selfish. Let your
baby brother play with your marbles lit
tie while" Tommy-"But he means to
keep them always" Mamma-"O, I guess
not" Tommy-'1 guess yes, cause he's
svallered 'em!"-Philadephi Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

According to Sir James Crichton
Browne, the air of London contains
100000 proportional parts Of dust TO
Paris 10000, while in Argylshire,
Scotland, there are only 200.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Proprietor (who has been looking over
the accounts)-Mr. Waddle, do you ever
take any money out of the cash drawer.
Salesman occasionally take out car
fare
Him, HIM! Do you live in San Fran
cisco or ?"-Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

1t is only 81 more years until we start
another century, and if they slip along as
fast as those that are just gone it will be
here before We know it.-Pittsburg Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

He is still Muley Abdul Axis, says the
Chicago Record-Hersld, but the
chances are that he will have to adopt
the past tense before he is week
older.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
Frisco System - New Obseeva4ion
Cafe Cara.

Pullman Sleeper service the Frisco Sys
tenn operates on its trains out o.
Saint Louis and Kansas City very
handsome Observation Cafe Cars, un
der management of Fred Harvey. These
ears 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, 1903-03-14
WHEN BACKS ARE BAD.
Bad backs

Bad backs
are caused
by sick kid
neys.
Most back.
ache pain
a e kidney
pains.
Backache Is
t h Q fir {
symptom of
kidney disor-
ders.
Neglect the
warning OF
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

The world is more inclined to take man
at his own estimate of himself when he
places it low than when he puts it high
Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
Ave, N, Minneapolis, MIMI, Jan. 9, 1900.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Mrs. F. Wright, Of Oelwein,
Iowa, is another one Of the
million women who have been
restored to health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
A Young New York Lady Tells
Of q Wonderful Curo:-
my trouble was with the ovaries ;
I am tall, and the doctor said grew
too fast for my strength. suffered
dreadfully from inflammation and
doctored continually, but got no help.
I suffered from terrible dragging SEN
sations with the most awful pains low
down in the side and pains in the back,
and the most agonizing headaches
No one knows what endured. Often
l was sick to the stomach, and every
little while / would be too sick to 60
to work, for three or four days; work
In . large store, and suppose stand
ing on my feet all day made me worse.
"At the suggestion of . friend Of
my mothers began to take Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound, and it is simply wonderful.
/ felt better after the first two or three
doses: it seemed as though weight
was taken OF my shoulders I con-
tinued its use until now can truth
fully say I am entirely cured. Young
girls who are always paying doctors
bills without getting any help as I did,
ought to take your medicine 1t
costs so much less, and it is sure to
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

The new railroad through CanadA
to the Pacific cosst will pass through
vast regions never heretofore explored.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14


proves their sup~fsoSity !
they are worn BY moro
people In Ill stations Of
lite than any other make.
Because w. l.. Douglas
isthe largest
he can buy cheaper and
produce his shoes at .
lower cost than other CON
Germs, which enables him
to sell shoes for $3.50 and
$500 equal in every
way to those sold else
where for 81 and s.. 90.
" r. n~uUvoa N n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

If you want to be cured of cough M
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Virtue, being. its own reward, doesn't al
ways attract the shrewdest talent to its
pursuit.--Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

When the evolution of history il held
back it results in revolution.-Ram Z
Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If itfails to cure. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Mrs. Winthrop-Can we really afford d
90 south for the winter, my dear:
Winthrop-lt can't cost any more thar
staying here and buying ooal.-Town Top
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

He lat the piano)-"And what air do you
preferr She" ell, if you give me my
choice, I'll take millionaire. Baltimore
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Iowa Farms - Per Acre Cash,
bal. xcrop illpaid. Mulhall, Sioux City, Ia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14
THE COTTON CONDITION.
Estimates Of the Statistician of the De
partment of Agriculture of the
Seasons Cotton Product.

The statistician of the department
of agriculture estimates the actual
growth of cotton in the United States
in the year 1902-03 as 10,417 900 bales
of an average net weight of 1907
pounds.
The area picked, or to be picked. is
estimated at 27,114.103 acres, reduc-
ton of 764.227 acres, or PA per cent,
from the acreage planted.
The total production of lint cotton
is estimated at Sill, s70.02s pounds,
an average of 1885 pounds per acre.
The estimated production by states,
in pounds of lint cotton per acre, is
as follows:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

Count not your miles before they are
pedaled.-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-03-14

The phenomenally favorable wealth
er that has prevailed almost continu-
ously for some weeks past throughout
u large portion of the cotton belt has
made a substantial addition to the
cotton crop as indicated on October B..
All the eight states which at that date
reported condition higher than at
the corresponding date last year have
still further improved their positions.
while two Louisiana and Mississippi)
of the five states that compared I'M
favorably with the year 1901 now re-
port slightly higher average yields
per acre than a year ago, leaving only
Texas, Georgia and Alabama with an
unfavorable showing.
The commercial crop will consist of
the aforementioned 10,417,0 900 bales,
together with 1882 bales brought
forward from last year, about 100000
bales of linters and sample cotton,
and so much of the crop of 10000 as
may be marketed before September 1,
1908, less 100 bales of the present
crop marketed before September 1,
1902, and so much of this same crop
as may be carried forward to the year
1903-0l.-Crop Reporter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-11-03
Question of STYLE.

The Princess Chinquilla, daughter of
The late Lone Star. chief of the Chey
eppes. attended a reception not long
ago attired in the native costume Of
her rank The princess is Carlisle
graduate, and an unusually bright and
interesting young woman, quick to
think and to speak. Her costume was
rather conspicuous, and presently it
became the subject of conversation
among the ittle party about her.
DO you wear 1t on the streets of
New York, Princess?" inquired a man.
mot now" she replied. II did
when first came to the East, but the
people laughed at me, so changed it
to your native style. I laughed too, at
the hats your women wore, and
thought how delighted our wild chiefs
would be II they could have head
dresses like those."-Phi1adelp
Ledger.