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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
PROPOSED TO A SENATOR.
Lonely Widow Makes Plea for POST
ton of Sacred Trust in
Frank Manner.

One western senator, whose name was
mentioned in a recent list of eligible
widowers and bachelors of the senate
has received an application from the
state of Kansas. The lady puts the mar.
ital proposition in very frank manner,
all of which she probably justifes be,
cause fais is leap year, says Washington
exchange. She writes:
Dear Senator read you are one Of
the widowers OF the senate who would
more than likely be the one who would
be next 70 get married.
Now, / write you this to ask you, il
you are not engaged to any lady, if you
would consider myself as a candidate for
that sacred trust. | am widow, 56 years
old, anu should like a good and loving
husband, one ! could love and trust.
find life too lonesome to live without a
good man.
"You may .hink this very impertinent
in me to write you. but / assure you am
no adventures, only one who is SO lonely
and there are no eligible men in thi:
town.
Il will wait with patience your an
swer; then will tell you more of myself
and who ! am
The senator's response to this tender
missive was written by his secretary, who
is an unfeeling man and fully capable oil
slamming the door IN the face of hope.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
IRRIGATING COTTON.
The Crop VIII Respond to Irriga-
tion, hut Will 1t Pay the
Increased Cost.

While the irrigation farmer may
profitably grow cantaloupes, alfalfa,
fruit. celery, berries and many other
vegetables, cotton is a companion crop
to nearly all of these, meadow crops
excepted. Virtually all of the veSeta-
bIes grown in the southwest under ir-
rigation require only four months, or
at most 140 days, from planting to
maturity, and are grown during the
late fail and winter seasons. This
leaves the hot summer months open
for a catch crop.
What is wanted in this particular is
a crop that will keep the land clean
and to which simple system of cul-
ture is suited that will utilize the
moisture in the ground and mature a
crop with minimum of irrigation
water. Cotton fills all of these con-
ditions. 1t is the most conservative
follow crop that may be universally
grown. Cotton responds to the rich
supply of fertilizers in the soil, left
over by other crops, and leaves land
in a clean friable condition for the fall
planted stuff Among irrigated or
chards that have grown berries or
vegetables between the rows of trees
cotton does no hurt TO the trees.
A quick-maturing kind of cotton is
absolutely necessary to the success OF
cotton as a catch crop. Common cot
ton natures too slowly and occupies
the land too long in the fall. If irri-
CATION water Is applied to the cotton
crop it is almost necessary to use
some fertilizer rich in phosphates to
stimulate fruiting. Irrigation water
tends generally to grow too much weed
in cotton. This tendency is recognized
by planters of irrigated cotton in Mex
leo. where cotton is staple crop un-
der irrigation in wide rows used in its
cultivation. These rows are frequently
made eight feet apart in order that the
spreading stalks may be accommo-
dated. Stalks should have at least four
feet in the row.
What about boil weevil on irrigated
cotton? The pest is very destructive
on such cotton in all well-infested dis
tricts. This is the experience of Mex
lean growers of the staple. In Texas
it has been noticed in few instances
that despite the favorable conditions
afforded the weevil by late planting,
moist soil and large weed growth in
duced by rich, moist land. some small
fields of cotton have entirely escaped
the rayages of weevils, apparently be-
cause the pest had located on other
fields in that section and confined
themselves virtually to the cotton first
attacked.
Irrigation cotton should furnish
minimum of one bale per acre where
improved varieties are grown under
the conditions discussed. Two and
even three bales per acre are reliably
reported under very favorable condi-
tions. In the United States we can
not yet look upon cotton as a staple
irrigated crop because the cost OF thl
water used, if applied direct to cotton,
Is too expensive to permit its gen.
eral use.-Texas Farm and Ranch.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
(HICAGo. I'LL. 4s7 Monroe St.

HICAGO, ILL, 427 Monroe ST.
~ "As far as have observed Peruna
Is the finest tonic any man or woman
can use who is weak from the after
effects of any serious illness.
"Ihave seen it used in a number OF
conyalescent cases, and have seen sew.
eral other tonics used, but found that
those who used Peruna had the quickest
relief.
"Peruna seems to restore vitality,
Increase bodily vigor and renew health
and strength i'm q wonderfully sh0n
time. "..-MRS. KATE TAYLOR.
In view of the great multitude OF
women suffering from some form of fe-
male disease and yet unable to find any
cure, DIR. Hartman, the renowned spe-
cialist on female catarrhal diseases, has
announced his willingness to direct the
treatment of as many cases as make
application to him during the summer
months, without charge. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
A Peculiar Case.

Bridgeport, Ala, April 25th.-A re.
markable case ard one which has puzzled
great many people is reported here
1t is the case of lady who evidently
came very nearly having paralysis. Hef
name is Mrs. Martha Glasscock, and she
tells the following interesting story
Il was afflicted with a tingling sensation
in my flesh and burning in the soles OF
my feet and at times | would be chilly
and my feet and legs would feel as Il
they had gone to sleep. l suffered in
this way for over six years. l was very
much run down, and did not seem able
to get anything that would do me good
until l commenced treatment of a new
remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills.
I'm short time every symptom of my
old trouble was gone and L was feeling
better and stronger than / had for years
/ gained ten pounds in weight in three
months. / can eat heartily and 1 don't
look like the same person. feel that
owe my life to Dodd's Kidney Pills.
wish / could tell every sick woman what
they have done for me-"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
HAS A SAY.
The School Principal Talks About
Food.

The Principal of a High School IL
q lourishing Calf. city says:
For 23 years / worked in the school
with only short summer vacations. I
formed the habit of eating rapidly,
masticated poorly which coupled with
my sedentary work led to indigestion,
liver trouble, lame back and rheumar
tism.
Upon consulting physicians some
doped me with drugs, while others pre-
scribed dieting and sometimes / got
temporary relief, other times not. For
u years / struggled along with this
handicap to my work, seldom laid up
but often a burden to myself with
lameness and rheumatic pains.
1.-TWO years ago met an old friend,
q physician who noticed at once my
out-of-health condition and who pre-
scribed for me an exclusive diet OF
Grape-Nuts, milk and fruit.
Il followed his instructions and in
two months I felt like new man with
no more headaches. rheumatism or
liver trouble and from that time to
this Grape-Nuts has been my main
food for morning and evening meals.
am stronger and healthier than / have
been for years without trace Of the
old troubles.
Judging from my present vigorous
physical and mental state tell my
people Methuselah may yet have to
take second place among the old men.
for l feel like will live great many
more years.
ITO all this remarkable change In
health am indebted to my wise frieLd
and Grape-Nuts and hope the Postum,
Co. will continue to manufacture this
life and health giving food for several
centuries yet. until move to . world
whore indigestion II unknown" Name
given By Postum Co.. Battle Creek
Mich.
Ask any physician what he knows
about Grape Nuts. Those who haSt
tried It know things.
sThere's . reason"
Look In each pkg. for the famous
uffio book, ''The Road to Wellvf1As
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His Signature.

"Charming Exquisitel Perfectly de-
lightful." she exclaimed, peering through
her starers at the young artists latest
picture.
Il am glad you like it," he said, with
becoming modesty.
Like it? Could anybody help liking
it? So original That queer little am
NAL with the funny long legs in the right
hand foreground! What delicious con-
ceit! How can you imagine such impos-
sible things, Mr.. D'Aubrew
"Um-er-you mean this?" he asked,
pointing to the strange thing in the low
er corner.
"Yes, of course"
"Er-uh--that is my signature, mad.
am. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

81 want bottle of the Seven Wester-
land Brothers hair restcrer," said the
stranger. as he entered the drug store.
do you want it for your hair or
whiskers?" asked the clerk.
Neither" said the man; Il want il
for my last years sealskin coat. The
fur is eaten away in places by tic
moths."-Harlen Life.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
MRS. KATE TAYLOR.

Mrs. Kate Taylor, a graduated
nurse of prominence, gives her ex-
perience with Peruna In an open
letter. Her position i'm society and
professional standing combine to
give special prominence to her ut.
ferances.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
Well Timed.

''That was great sermon you preached
this morning." said the old deacon, ''and
it was well-timed, too"
Yes" rejoined the parson, with deep
sigh, Il noticed that"
Noticed what!" asked the puzzled dea-
con.
THAT several of the congregation looked
at their watches frequently" answered the
good man, with another deep sigh.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
X. G. S. Almanac for 1901.

The Kansas City Southern Railway
Company's Annual Almanac is now ready
for distribution. 1t contains the usual
monthly calendars, many useful household
hints and information concerning the
Country in Missouri, Arkansas, The Indian
Territory, Texas and Louisiana. Write
for a copy to, S. G. Warner, Gen. Pass.
& Tkt. Agt. X. c. S. Ry., Kansas City,
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
Fer WOMEN.
Much That Every Woman Desires @
Know ls Found in Cuticura--
"Cuticura Works Wonders."

Too much stress cannot be placed on the
great value of Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills in the antiseptic cleansing of the
mucous surfaces and Of the blood and cir
culating fluids, thus affording pure, sweet
and economical local and constitutional
treatment for weakening discharges, ulcer
ations, inflammations, itchings, irritations,
relaxations, displacements. pains and irreg.
ularities peculiar to females, as well as
such sympathetic affections as anaemia,
chlorosis, hysteria, nervousness and de-
bility.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
THE CatchaIi.

II trusted you with my heart" said
she, with bitter sobs, ''aud what have
you done with it?"
His laugh for harshness could have
given a crosscut saw the deckhead.
"Have you locked in the top drawer
cf the bureau:'' he asked.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
booming Business.

"That lobbyist seems to have a good deal
of money to spend" remarked the first
councilman.
"Yes," replied the other. "he's work
ing for an ordinance to allow automobiles
unlimited speed"
"Ah. in the interest of the Auto club,'
"No, the undertakers' ust."-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

And, as if the army of kissing relatives
were not enough, Russian officialdom had
to put up its lips at the railway station
for General Kouropatl:ln to salute. The
of General Sherman's imperishable remark
about the hellishness of warn. Y. Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
Not So mad After All.

"What did that man do to make him.
self so famoss?" asked the inquirer,
gazing curiously on an individual who
formed the.eenter of social group.
ITO the best Of my knowledge" re-
Piled the cynic. "he did the public
Stray Stories
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
Knocked Out by Time.

A Cleveland woman threw an alarm
clock at burglar and knocked him out
Of the window That burglar is now in
. position to acknowledge that woman
ran throw straight enough if you give her
time e.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
What He Wanted.

Miss Jackson-If l give yo' another
dance, Mistah johnson, it's bound to
attract attention.
Mr.. Johnson-Wal, what yo' s'pose
hired dis dress suit an eye glass foah? {?
-D,,olx
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
From Oklahoma.

"deer Santa Claws-pleeze bring me
q bronko and a CRATE big revolver and a
rifle. 1 don't want no noes ark ner no
sech stuff caus I'm most a man. if you
don't gimme what / want I'll tell my
big brother to lay fer you. he's bad
man and kin shute as strate as eny.
thing
"yures trooley Jimmy.-Truth.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
PAsTURING SWINE.
The Economy Of FEATURING -
Against Cutting and Feeding
tsTT In the Swine Lot.

Where one has more land than he
can farm properly-which means, also,
profitably--or land which is too rough
or billy for easy farming. it is proba-
lily good business to turn such excess
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

Mr.. Plane (who is fond of dogs)-'sMis
Waite, don't you think you ought to have
an intelligent animal about the house thai
would protect you and" Miss Waite
"Oh, Mr.. Plane! This is 20 sudden. Phil
adelphia Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
Washine Machine ONLY se 10.

Save your wife's health and daughters
beauty by using our great Star Washing
Machine-Worth its weight in gold. Price
only $40; with wringer 1890. John A.
Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse, Wis.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

scientist claims that he has discovered
that fish can talk. Good gracious, wha
lies they might ontradictl-Clevelant
Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

A man feels much safer with wife and
FIVE children than with . wife and none
IN. Y. Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

The Trouble of It.-"You look aged this
morning, Bill" "Well, time will tell on a
man, they saw" "Yes, especially . high
O. time. me."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins. Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain th
hands or spot the kettle, except green ant
purple.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04

1t is not helps, but obstacles; not facili-
ties but difficulties, that make men,
Matthews.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-04
what He Wanted II For.

"yures trooley Jimmy.-Truth.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
SEARCH FOR IN ISSUE.
Only Ercase for Constitution Glib.
Sans Er-Justice Cohen.

Ex-Justice ". y. Cohen yesterday had this 10
say about the Parker Constitution Club:
II they made the issue stanch Democrats. no
one, in political contest. could reasonably OBJ
ject; but when they claim TO act non-partisans
who have discovered a new issue, the facts will
strict and liberal construction of the Constitution,
Goa Of States s oge and PH se with
e99ggh & ITO to become great on 1e ofher pb
But the founders OF the Parker Club know what
can hardly know What we are to expect from the
Pres9e So5o taG5p n6 and by bs ostS
Of offce he has sworn 10 preserve the Constitution
his Cabinet Secretaries Hay lprobabIy the greatest
diplomat since Bismarclo. TAFT and Morton. and and
complained of one of the first LAWYERS in the land.
Does any really fair-mnded American suppose
that they would assault the Constitution and i'm
Rs5ni %oald9 our institutions Ana '0uo 'nsS' 'ney
What can be expected from the opposition which
only accepted IT'S present standard bearer under
the manipulation of the master. Hill? 1t was
through him and the ante-conventlon work OF his
school that the present candidate OF the Demo-
cratic party was nominated. The Democratic can
ddate has from his earliest entrance into politics
been disciple Of that school and It vas. vas that d,a
The present candidate of the Democratic party
10 s s FRS sueh no as
guards the franchise and true counting Of the
tsgs, Of how little ETasity win Be such thing as
sition TO imperialism Imperialism is understood 10
mean grabbing Of territory. The richest grab
that the American people ever made was the island
o Cuba The administration that IS charged with
but after they had transformed OF the greatest
pesthoes in tho world the CITY OF Havana. Can II
with seriousness no said that administration
that would give up a country valuable, after
doing much for il, without a claim. intends
holding the PhiIippnes7 To aitrusts OF all types.
let MS say: We have duty 10 perform in the
Philippines and when have done st. shall
not annex them but send them out another
specimen Of fostering care fine and pros
porous the Republic OF Cuba IS to-day"
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
DRINKS 1ANTT-ADIPOSE.
Actress. Weight S84, Makes Mistake
at Majestic Rehearsal.

Because she drank bottle OF "anti-adipose'' in
tended for external applicationaI only Miss Susie
Forester who weighs SS4 pounds. went into violent
Theatre. at a rehearsal of the Isle of Spice"
Miss Forester on the stage plays the part OF
Ashena the Dowager Queen. which is fat part.
in stage slang and every day English. In private
life she is Mrs Herbert CawtAorne. wife OF a thin.
little man.
or late. despite all precautions and radical meas
ures. Mrs Cawthorne has been increasing in
weight Her faithful husband has viewed with
alarm her involuntary expansion, as IL he were
a Democrat. Besides, Mrs Cawthorne has am
bition 10 play Lady Macbeth Ophelia.
Hence Mrs. Cawthorne and her husband have
tried desperately to reduce the sS4 pounds to the
Weighing machine limit Mrs. Cawthorne has been
consuming antI-fat medicines and elixirs at the
rate of a bottle day. Yesterday. when she en-
tered the theatre. package was waiting for her,
II chanced to contain new brand of anti-adipose
medicine hitherto untried by her. Hastily opening
the bottle she swallowed the contents with gulp
as she rushed OH the stage to take up her role
Queen Asbena- When it came 10 her cue. Asbena
created a diversion by falling on the stage. II
was evident that something had dropped.
That's not In the play. but it's very good
said the appreciative stage manager.
Queen Asbena began TO roll on the floor in most
unqueenly fashion. especially considering that she
was a DOwager Queen
..No no. cried her frantic little husband who
noticed his better more than half frothing at
the mouth "She isn't acting; she's IN At. Send
i't DR. -" Henry W. Frauenthal was called and admin
istered antidotes.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
BAD TROLLEY WISHAP.
Car Runs Dozen Hill JVheH Feed
Wre Breaks and Falls.

A peculiar and serious accident the Union
trolley line occurred last night White Plains.
About o'clock a descending Lake-st.,
which goes down a steep hill When the
neared the end OF the street the overhead wire
broke falling for distance OF three hundred feet
ID the street The motorman in charge OF the car.
which open one. could not stop his
until he had distance of two hundred feet.
The srmature Of the car took fire. and weird
scene was presented by the heavy feed wire spit
ting heme as II lay in the street.
There were fifty people on the car. and. terror
ized by the falling wire. they jumped of in every
direction. Several of tl~Sm picked up uncon-
scious. An ambulance from the White Plains Hos
pitaI arrived in charge DR. Purdy. and those less
injured cared for by the doctor and sent in
carriages TO their homes Three were placed in the
ambulance and taken TO the hospital. They were
Mrs. Michael Duffy. Of No. u Depot Square Tarry-
town. internal injuries and wound on head: Miss
Mary Duffy. seventeen, body bruised, eye closed
and faced lacerated. and Miss Annie Dean. Tarry-
town. shoulder dislocated and internal injuries.
The railroad authorities refused TO discuss the
The injured
COHEN Hyman No. III osborns-st; contusIons OF The
and
FRIEDMAN Levi No SOS watkins eontusions OF left
GREENRERG. Louis No. $50 Dumont-st.; left leg
fractured.
HIRscH. Cornelius No. 81 Christopher-s,; right leg
fractured.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
QUESTION OF PLURALITY
AH Parties Admit Republicans Will
S10eep Maine.

Portland. Me-. Sept. 11>-It Is sarn,ttad nv all
parties that Maine in to-morrovv's biennial cleo
ton will choose William T. Cobb. of RockIand
the Republican candidate for Governor. return
the present Republican delegation to Congress
elect large majority of the Republican candt-
dates for the legislature. and select Republican
sheriffs in all sixteen counties
AS in Vermont last week the only difference
of opinion regarding the outcome is the size Of
the plurality for Governor. The Republicans
claim a plurality of from $4,000 to 95OOO for
Cobb while the Democrats declare that one
vote less than 33.3S4 the plurality of 1900 will
be victory for them.
The campaign has been brief brisk and broad
Ii did not begin until the last of August and
both parties had the benefit of national talent
while rallies were held IN every county all the
cities, and large number Of the towns
1t is generally conceded that these rallies were
as a rule, poorly attended. Nevertheless the
party managers confidently believe that the
voters have kept well informed on the issues
raised, and, with good weather. large vote is
anticipated
The candidates opposed to Mr.. Cobb for Gov
ernor are: Cyrus W. Davis. of Waterville Demo-
cratic; M. F. Woodbury. of Auburn Prohibi-
ton. and Wilbur G. Hapgood. of Skowhegan.
Socialist
The Republican pluralities for Governor in the
last six elections We're follows: 1892 IL SOB;
1Sy4 3S91I: 1896 1926; 1898. -u415: 1900,
1854; 1902, % 24I
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
CONFERENCE At ESOPUS.
Parker, Sheehan and Belmont Haze
Long Meeting.

Esopus. " Y. Sept. 1t-Augrst Belmont, Of New
York. member of the national executive commit
tee arrived at RosemOunt at 9:15 tonight. He was
met there by William F. Sheehan, chairman of the
executive committee. and a long conference was
held with Judge Parker. Mr.. Belmont started for
New-York at late hour his yacht. The Scout.
Judge Parker declined to discuss the conference.
The Sth Massachusetts,. on Its way home from
Manassas. stopped at Esopus to-day and en-
Enthusiastically greeted Judge Parker as he was
boarding a train for Kingston to attend church.
The candidate shook hands with many of the
soldiers as he could before his train started
William F. Sheehan. chairman of the national
executive committee. drove from his sum-
mer home Atwood. where he spent Sunday.
Requests that the judge go on A speaking tour.
and also visit New-York personally. to direct the
campaign continue to pour in. but yet the can
didate mas made no changes in his original pro-
gramme.
August Belmont arrived at Rosemount at sI5
o'clock tonight and a long conference with Judge
Parker and Sheehan followed
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
ALL PREDICT VICTORY.
State Leaders Discuss the Political
Situation.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRisrSE.I

Saratoga. y. Y. Sept. 11.-Expressons Of
opinions by various leaders continue to agree
In prophesying an overwhelming Republican
victory. desertions from the Democratic ranks
and failure OF the gold Democrats 10 return
to their former party affiliation Senator
Amber. OF Columbia County expressed the
universal opinion. He said:
The situation in my county Is simply this:
We shall give the ticket larger majority than
the Mckinley tidal wave. but the thing that
surprises me is the number Of Bryan Demo-
Gratis that going 10 vote for Roosevelt.
have been surprised TO find this true wherever
I have been. I spent a good deal of time this
summer In West Virginia The BTyanites
down there all for Roosevelt, and this
seems to be the common experience of every
body who has talked 10 me-
Senator Horace White. OF Syracuse. reported
similar condition. He said;
The strength OF the sentiment u my district
for President Roosevelt Is unniStakable
know many Bryan Democrats who are going
20 vote for him. and for the Republican ticket
all the way through. But it IS not merely the
Bryanites. the gold Democrats going TO sta :
with us. We VIII carry Onondasa by tre-
mendouS ma 1urity.''