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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

Manhattan, Kans., March 4.-One d
the strangest cases that has ever been
heard of in Riley Co. is that of the three
year-old daughter of Mr.. Jonas Brubakei
of this place.
Some time ago the little girl took whoop
ing cough, which was followed by pne1
monia. When the pneumonia left her, shs
was taken down with malaria fever with
at times symptoms of Spinal Meningitis.
The family doctor brought her safely
through these troubles, but after the feveI
BIight's Disease set in and the doctor
gave her up. Her father tells the rest o.
the story:
'We began to give her Dodd's kidney
Pills and after she had taken about three
and half boxes, she was entirely cured
Now she is well as any. child, running and
playing as if nothing had ever been thu
matter with her. The doctors said shs
was beyond the reach of medicine. Dodd'i
Kidney Pills certainly saved our httis
girls life, when she was so far into th'
chronic stage of Bright's Disease that WI
thought nothing could save her,"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
ORIGIN OF THE TORPEDO
Was First Designed in Richmond,
Va, and Used in the
Civil War.

Writing to the Richmond (Va.) Times
Dispatch, Col. Richard l.. Maury, son
of Commodore Matthew Fontaine
Maury, of the confederate navy, de-
scribes the manufacture by his father OF
torpedoes, which, he says, had their
origin in Virginia, were designed in
Richmond, and were first successfully
used in the waters of the James river.
Commodore Maury's trial experiments
to explode under water were made with
minute charges of powder, and sub
merged in an ordinary washtub in his
chamber at the house of his cousin, Rob-
ert ii. Maury, on Clay street, Richmond,
and the tank for actual use. with the
triggers for explosion and other mechan-
ical appliances for service, was made by
Talbot & Son, on Cary street
"In the early summer of 1861" says
Col. Maury. ''the secretary of the navy
and the chairman of the naval commit
tee of congress. and others. were invited
to witness an explosion in James river
at Rockets. The torpedo was a small
keg of powder, weighted to sink, fitted
with trigger to explode by percussion.
to be fired, when in place, with Ian
yard. The Patrick Henry gig was bor-
rowed; Capt Maury (as he then was)
and the writer got aboard with the tor
pedo, and were rowed to the middle Of
the channel, just opposite where the
wharf of the James River Steamboat
company now is, whereon the spectators
stood; the torpedo was carefully low
cred to the bottom, taking great care
not to strain upon the trigger, which was
in full cock, the lanyard loosely held on
board. The boat pulled clear and the
writer pulled the lanyard. The explosion
was instantaneous: up went column OF
water Is or 20 feet: many stunned OF
dead fish fioated around; the officials on
the wharf applauded and were convinced
and shortly after a naval bureau OF
"coast, harbor and river defense" wa:
created, and Capt. Maury placed at its
head. with abundant funds for the work
and the very best offntelligent, able ant
Jealous younger naval officers for as
sistants.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
MAKE ARMY MEN WONDER
Endurance Of Japanese Soldiers Is Al
most Without Precedent
They Never Tire.

The soldiers of Japan age not only
among the most pugnacious, but they
are likewise the hardest fighters in the
world. American officers who were with
he relief expedition that marched to
?eking in 1900 have not ceased to talk
about the wonderful performance of the
Japanese on that trip. The little brown
men were the admiration of all the for
signers. Our own officers did not hesi-
ate to say that they we're the best SOL
Tiers on the ground. Their marvellous
endurance, complete discipline. bravery
,nd activity were commented on very
widely.
The Japs seemed never to tire. They
oet the pace for the column, and 1t was
q much as the balance OF the allied
troops could do to keep up with them.
{ 6f noonday they squatted on the ground.
f6ok out their little packets Of rice, ate 1t
- Is 80 minutes we're ready to press
re terrific heat Of the ferce sun
nnrently 20 eject on them. AZ
Iey did ealIant and splendid
a r3c<1fo o0t nI(ro 119x ~
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
WAR AND SILK INDUSTRY.
The Supply Of Raw Material, Which
Comes from China and Japan,
Is Uncertain.

A peculiar situation exists In the 10
cal silk industry at present. just as the
new crop of silk began to appear in large
quantities, and operatives were antici-
pating busy season, the outbreak of the
war between Russia and Japan makes
the question of silk supply very uncer-
tain, says the Springfield (Mass.) Union.
Roughly speaking, one-third of the raw
silk used here comes from Japan, and
two-thirds from China. AS long as hos
tlities prevail in that quarter the silk
traffic will be involved in uncertainty.
There are several reasons for this. In
the first place, the production of silk by
the war diverting men from the indus
try. Then, again, silk shipments are
liable to be cut off by blockades, and
this applies to China as much as to
Japan.
Almost the entire supply of silk comes
from these two countries. The amount
Of Italian silk used has grown less year
! by year. There was time when the
mills went to Italy for a good deal OF
their silk. and thought they could not
get the best grades anywhere else. The
quality of silk produced in the east has
| steadily improved. especially in China,
and much of the Chinese product Is now
regarded as not a whit inferior to that
which comes out of the Mediterranean,
while the low wages paid in the orient
give the eastern culturists an advantage.
Silk is no longer produced in this coun-
try, save for exhibition purposes.
Much of the Chinese silk is of strong
er fiber than that from Japan, and hence
is preferred in the manufacture of spool
silk. In the weaving of silk fabrics
| Chinese silk is commonly used for the
warp for the same reason, and japanese
for the filling. For knit goods good
| ieal of Japanese silk is used
Just why Chinese silk should be
stronger than japanese is not plain. ever
20 those who handle silk The explana.
| ton may be in the climate or the food
conditions of the silk-worms, or it may
be in superior patience or ingenuity ol
| The Chinese in this particular
The eastern silk is shipped overland
rom the Pacific. and the first big in.
voice of the new crop was received re
Gently. Other large consignments ar,
now on their way across the continent.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
the CLEANING OF PANAMA
Sanitary Corps Will Precede Diggers
to Make the Isthmus Hab-
table Place.

Almost the first troops to be diD-
patched to the isthmus will be,one OF tina
largest medical corps fully equipped
which ever left any country in time OF
peace to minister to the wants of living
men. In other words, profting by the
experience of France on the isthmus
and by its own experience in tropical
climes, the. United States proposes to
establish sanitary regulations in Pana-
ma, such as it has already put into OPP
Grafton in Cuba and the Philippines, for
the safety of its soldiers, of the labor
ers to be employed in building the canal,
and of the people of Panama, says the
Chicago Daily News.
The equipment of this expedition VIII
include all supplies known to be OF value
to the medical profession in tropical
regions. The supply ships will carry
hospital tents, immense quantities OF
medical stores, and last, but not least,
large supplies of mineral waters, which
the soldiery will be compelled to use pre-
paratory to establishing condensing and
distilhng plants on the isthmus for fur
nishing home supply OF pure water.
Not only does the government medical
department feel assured that it can
counteract much of the prevalent dis
ease upon the isthmus by the introduc-
ton of sanitary methods among the peo-
pie, but it is intended also to make
merry war upon the deadly mosquito,
which scientists have come to believe
transports more disease, or as much, at
least, as any other source. Nets will
be provided for protection, and in adj
dition kerosene oil in large quantities
will be poured on the stagnant lakes
and ponds, especially near the inhabited
places, to effectually put an end to their
existence.
In commenting upon the improved
methods of the army for practical
medicinal purposes the other day an
army officer said: "Ten years age
you could no more make solder believe
that boiled or distilled water was nee.
essary for his good health than you
could make him believe that an army
mule could fly. Nowadays when an or
| der is given to drink nothing but-purt
water a soldier will hustle around and
| inconvenience himself bit to get 1t
Only in case of extreme thirst will hi
| take a drink from running stream
| 1T will be easy, comparatively speak
| ing. to enforce the proposed discipline IL
sanitary regulations on the isthmus. Tht
United States does not propose to built
| the isthmian canal upon the bones o
her soldiers, nor upon those of the labor
ers employed in it's construction, mo-
upon those of the people of Panama, I
1t can help it. If science can do any
thing to prevent it fewer lives will b.
sacrificed in this great work than upol
any similar piece of work undertaken
by any nation in the history of tn
world"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
An Untangled
Tangle
By j. c. PLUMMER
Copyrirht. 1904 by Daily Story Pub. Co..

Copyright. 1901, by Daily Story PUP. Coz
THE schooner David Dill was load
ing lumber at the little North
Carolina town and Capt. Stillcombe
was chipping tobacco on the after house
when he looked up, hearing steps, and
beheld Capt. Bovine Of the schooner
Ceres.
"DanI." said Capt. Stillcombe, "how
air your"
Capt. Bovine replied that he was taut
and then produced a letter from his
pocket.
JOSH" said he, Il want you to do me
a sarvice. | want you to give this hyar
letter to Marshy Pike when you get to
New Haven"
"Hev you forgot that Uncle Sam car
ries letters, Dan1?" asked Capt. Still
combe.
''It's important thet this letter should
be put in Marshy's hand" said Capt.
Bovine with decision, "ef 1t goes by mail
Lydia'li get it fust and she'll make fun
of it. You know how thet pesky Lydia
makes fun of everything"
Capt. Stilicombe shook his head as il
sadly cognizant of Miss Lydia's failing
The brown face of Capt Bovine put
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

on deeper tint and he shuffled with his
feet
'I'il read It," he said and proceeded to
do so in monotone.
"Beeloved Marshy: have discovered
I love you. II you will marry me write
me in care of Smith G. Baggs. New York.
II you won't, don't. l might possible
drown myself. Good Bye"
"Kind o. Short" commented Capt.
Etillcombe.
There's no use carryin' more can
vas than the wind calls for" urged Capt.
Bovine; you're likely to carry away a
spar"
"I'll deliver it," said Capt. Stillcombe
with solemnity and. as he was about to
leposit 1t in his pocket, he paused.
"You didn't sign it. he said.
Capt. Bovine smiled.
'.Oh, she'll know who writ it" he said.
Capt. Stillcombe gazed admiringly
after his friend as he pulled away to the
Ceres and placed the letter carefully in
his inside pocket.
Haven she received orders to go to
Providence and discharge; tug would
.ome out for her at once. From Provi-
ience she was to proceed at all speed to
New York to fill hurry charter for
Charleston.
Hence Capt. Stillcombe descended on
the city of New Haven like whirlwind
He rushed to the residence Of the Misses
Pike and, on the appearance of Marcia
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
DoBBIN's DESPAIR.
LOUISIANA

have no differentiai clutch
And no pneumatic tire;
] guess don't amount to much.
For none comes to admire
Ny form or speed-f have no cam;
And. to my deep remorse.
] must confess ] only am
A one-horse-power horsei
They used to stroke my sorre! side
And tell how / could go;
To-day they speak in tones OF prioe
OF some bright red toAneau.
But, though my sorrow Is so great
And anger is so keen.
I'm glad TO have chance to state
] don't eat gasoline.
/ don't know how to carbures,
Nor how to radiate-
When l wished to get up and get
] simply struck my gait
'Tis true, In casting out the beam
For fairness should try
But, 'lectric. gasoline, or steam,
The mote" Is In my eye!
have no wondrous steering gear
But still they rush to see
"A thing that has, I'm pained to hear,
A horseless pedigree.
They used to pet me all the time,
But now they only shrug
Their shoulders, and pass by. for I'm
A poor old sparkless plug!
w. ID. N, in Chicago Daily tribune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Russian Public Schools.

According to the latest statistics
there are 84.544 public schools in the
empire of Russia, out of which mum Der
40,131 are under the jurisdiction of the
ministry of public instruction, 42,5SS
under the jurisdiction of the holy synod.
and the remainder under other depart
ments. OF the pupils, 73,167 were
adults, 1921 694 boys and 1,203, ,902 girls.
The teachers number $4,000. The
maintenance of all these schools costs
more than s25,000,000 The average
school tax for city schools is $3.50 and
for village schools Eve dollars a pupil.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
AND-MADE VALENTINES.
Were Not Driven Out by the Art Of
Chrome Lithography in
This Country.

When chromo-lithography was intro
duced in this country howl of despair
arose from the artists, says the Brooklyn
Eagle. This settles it," they cried.
Nobody will buy hand-painted paint
ings any longer, for they can get just
as good by machinery" But they kept
on painting, some of them in the sery-
ice of the photographers. and although
chromos by the millions disseminated
themselves about the country, their only
function seemed to be to cure people Of
wanting them and driving them back
to hand-painted oil pictures. There are
a hundred artists with us to one who
was here in the day when chrome
lithography was invented. and they are
all doing better work and drawing bet
ter pay than they did at that time. Now,
it may happen that out of the demand
state of the arts, there may grow lik-
ing for things that have more substance,
and that many swain is innocently
planting the seeds of better taste in
the breast of his inamorata-a taste
which will fruit in fondness for fine
work, or in the doing of it. The val
entine of the future may not be con-
fection of paper lace and gliding. but a
picture, beautiful in color. dignified in
design, fitting as an expression of senti-
ment, something to be treasured.
But. however that may be, the good
old fashion, which is always younger
than it is old, of falling in love, will go
on, with or without valentines. Surely,
for years to come. 1t will be the sport.
or the hope, of the modest youth to
hide his affection in these harmless and
pretty guises.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
FURIOUS LITTLE FIGHTERS
The japanese Believe That to Die in
Battle Means Passport to
Heaven.

The japanese soldiers fight like lit
lie furies. They really love to fight, ard
hey care absolutely nothing for death,
says the Detroit Free Press. Life or
death is iElmaterial, for if the latter
comes in battle the victim goes straight
20 Heaven. Even in 1893 they were the
best drilled and best equipped troops in
he world. | saw regiment after regi-
ment file past, in absolutely unbroken
order, fully equipped to an extra pair
If shoes on their backs.
They are wiry, absolutely tireless, and
little as they are, have an unsuspected
strength. They are Indifferent to heat
and to cold, and can live on a handful
Of rice day. 1t is my opinion that they
will give the Russians hot run. They
have an advantage in being near to their
base of supplies, and in being familiar
with the country. During the last dec
ade. although the Russians have made
themselves felt in the peninsula, the
Japanese have been more or less upon
the scene all the time. If reports are
true, and the Russian Asiatic fleet has
been destroyed, l imagine that that
power must be in a rather hard case
The Japanese have fine docking facili
ties, easily accessible, and they can gel
their boats in first-class shape before
the Black sea feet reaches the east
granting that they are allowed to pas.
Constantinople.
"The Russians are bigger men thar
the Japanese, who are, indeed, muci
smaller than either the Chinese or thu
Koreans. but their diminutive size /.
rather an advantage. as they can ge
,long with less food"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
ECZEMA ON HANDS
Red, Rough Hands, Itching, DaFnluG
Palms and Painful Finger Ends
--One Night Treatment.

Soak the hands on retiring in a strong
hot, creamy lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry
and anoint freely with Cuticura, the great
skin cure and purest of emollients: Wear
during the night, old, loose kid gloves
with the finger ends cut of and air hole,
cut in the palms. For red, rough, chapPee
palms, with shapeless nails and painful
finger ends, this treatment is simply won
derful. Complete external and interna
treatment for every humor from pimpie'
to scrofula, from infancy to age, consist
ing of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills
may now be had Of all chemists for $i.0o
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

The other day stranger stepped. off
the train at Hopkins and said to man
on the depot platform: Can you tell me
who is the b6ss lawyer in this town" Il
am" replied the man on the platform,
without hesitation. The stranger seemed
vomewhat disconnected by this display of
egotism and gently said: Excuse me, sir,
but-I should like to have you prove it,
the man on the platform. 81 admit it. !
am the only lawyer in the town SIR" And
Immediately the stranger got lawyer
and the lawyer got client.--Kansas City
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Makes Farming a Science.

The faculty of the University of Mis-
souri, has decided to elevate the study
Of agriculture to place as high as
science. Agriculture as taught in high
schools will be accepted as basis for
the entrance of students to the univer-
sity. This will place the study OF
farming on an equal footing with oth-
er sciences. 1t is proposed by the uni
versity to introduce the study into ev-
cry high school in the state. If the
plan is successful 1t is expected that
other states will follow the example.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Circumspect Servant.

Footman Cat the phone)-The house
Is burning down, sir.
Master lin his ofice)-Children safe?
eyes, sir"
"Wife safe?"
Eyes, sir"
"How about my mother-in-law?"
"That's what wants to ask you about
sir. She's asleep in the third story, an
KNOWN your regard for her comfort, sir,
I wasn't sure If ought to disturb her
or not, sir.-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

Natures infinite variety is well Illus
rated in the collection of photographs
If snow crystals made during the past
20 years by Mr.. W. A. Bentley, of Yer
mont. He has now more than 1000
photographs Of individual crystals, and
smong them no two alike.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

played was in striking contrast with the
reckless and uncontrolled work of the
Russians The latter got clear beyond
the control Of their officers and INDUCED
in shocking cruelties On account of the
showing of the two classes of troops in
1900 the Japs are pronounced favorites
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

So named because SO acres produced so
heavily, that its proceeds built lovely
home. See Salzer's catalog. Yielded in
1903 in Ind. l57 bu., Ohio l60 bu., Tenn.
o8 bu., and in Mich. go bu. per acre.
You can beat this record II 1904.
WHAT DO you THINK OF THESE YIELDS
PER ACRE?
100 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
$40 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per A.
80 bu. Salzer Speltz and Macaroni Wheat.
1000 bu. Pedigree. Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay,
$1,000 lbs. Victoria Rape for eheep-per A.
100000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder
54 600 lbs Salzer's Superior Fodder Corn
rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now such yields you can have, Mr.
Farmer, in 1904, if you will plaat Salzer's
seeds.
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10c
in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis.,, and receive their great cata
log and iots of farm seed samples. X. L.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
RESTORED TO HEALTH.

Many weak. suf-
fering women Go nos
know that their kid
neys are sick. Back
ache tells Of sick kid
neys and SO do urin-
airy disorders. SICK
kidneys make bad
blood, and bad blood
makes bad digestion,
heart palpitation, diz-
zy headaches, nery-
BUSINESS, sleepless-
ness, sciatica, rheu-
matte pains and con-
stant depression
D-sk 10 rnCinRnn
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
To Identity Father.

The Cop-What kind of man was
your father?
Willie (who is lost)-He was a tall
man with bald-headed face.-Butte
Inter-Mountain.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Keena Insect Lie D,wn-

A British naturalist suggests that the
destruction OF animal life by heavy rains
has received too little attention. The
mortality among insects and all small
animals is certainly very great.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Japanese Recruits.

Every year more than 100000 Japan
ese youths qualify by age for regular
military service, and 100000 begin to
serve either with the colors or as su-
pernumeraries.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Are Good Swimmers.

All German soldiers must learn to
swim. Some of them are so expert that.
with their clothing on their heads and
carrying guns and ammunition, they
can swim streams several hundred
wards wide
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Information Not Attainable.

Stella-Is she friend of yours?
Bella-How can l tell? We haven't
one mutual acquaintance. = Illustrated
Bits.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
In the Right Place.

Flows the new organist?" asked one
of the parishioners.
"Oh, he firts beautifully" replied the
soprano of the church quartet Chicago
Post.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

In the province Of Samara, Russia
l05, 900 persons get their substance
from less than three acres of land pei
capita.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23
Jusr SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10c

"Smithers has an auto with the biggest
record in the state" Speed, accidents, -ex
mangled pedestrians?"- Times
Star.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

No two things differ more than hurry
and dispatch. Hurry is the mark of .
weak mind; dispatch of a strong ONE
Cotton.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-23

Friends seldom desert a man while
his monsy holds out.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Cold Weather and Fruit Prospects.

The freezing weather Of this week
has caused considerable anxiety in the
ranks of fruit growers Of Delaware, and
many reports are made as to the pres
ent condition of the fruit buds. One
favorable condition for the peach grow
ers was the fact that peach buds bad
not opened generally, and the blasting
effect of frost on the fertilizing parts OF
the buds was escaped. The weather
was very dry during the cold spell and
the danger from freezing was examin-
ed. and we have heard but few reports
Of ANYTHING like a serious damage to
neach buds about Milford up to Thurs
day morning. What the freeze Of the
night previous did for them remains
TO be seen. Early strawberries havs
been injured quite seriously, while the
mid-season varieties and the later ones
appear to have escaped a serious blight.
Burbank plums were in full bloom ana
MANY of them are gone, but sufficient
remain to give a fair crop; the later
blooming sorts of plums are not hurt
so far as can he ascertained. Keitier
pears are not injured so far as can be
noticed now. The mercury got down
TO 27 above zero on Wednesday morn
ing. and it may yet develop that more
serious injury has been done than the
first examinations have indicated, but
the above are the conditions as they
l now exist.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Short Items of News.

Winter Moore is having a concrete
pavement laid in front Of his residence
on North Front street.
John B. Cannon is having concrete
laid in front Of the butcher shop ocs
cupiedby his son, o. T. Cannon.
Rev. G. P. Jones will give the gen'
eral lesson at the Chapel next Sunday
afternoon. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Work on Walnut Street Bridge was
begun on Wednesday,, and the work Of
laying the concrete will be pushed as
rapidly as possible.
The members of the EpwOrth League
Cabinet are requested to meet at the
NJ. E. parsonage on Friday evening.
This meeting is one Of importance, and
a large attendance is desired.