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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
FARnER AND PLANTER
ALFALFA GROWING.
Two Farmers Give Their Opinion OF
Value of Plant.


/ began to grow alfalfa five years
ago. have now five acres sown, from
which have cut four times this sea-
son and at present writing (Sept. 20)
it stands eight inches high My mode
OF sowing is to sow either in August
or September, which l think is the
best time to SOW, for If you SOW in
the fall you can get three or four cut
tings the next year. pillow my ground
very deep, and use harrow and drag
until | get the soil in fine condition
and then sow 80 pounds to the acre,
sowing both ways. / do not cut the
first crop, as l consider that much
thrown away. / have at present five
acres just coming on which l sowed
last month. sowed, on Aug. Is, 1904,
two acres of alfalfa and have cut four
times this year, as follows:
May 81, | cut from the five acres
1880 pounds; June 80, 1890 pounds;
Aug. 4, 15,460 pounds; Sept. IA, 1880;
making total of 60,9S0 pounds.
find it to be very fine feed for
stock. We have one mule that we
have been obliged to cut out half of
her grain On account of feeding her
this hay. The greatest drawback
find with this hay is small yellow
weed that grows in with the hay which
kills it. If anyone knows of a rem
edy to kill this weed, l would be
pleased to learn it so | might try it.
w. J. Bush, Johnson City, Tenn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
A GIFT Of solomon's.

In the ancient cathedral Of Genoa
q vase of immense value has been pre-
served for 600 years. It is cut from
. single emerald. Its principal diam
ster is 12h inches and its height 6%
inches. 1t IL kept under several locks,
the keys of which are In different
hands, and 1t is rarely exhibited in
public, then only by an order of the
senate. When exhibited 1t is sus-
pended round the neck of a priest by
. cord. and no one is allowed to touch
II but him. It is claimed that this
vase is one Of the gifts which was
made to Solomon by the Queen of
Sheba.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
Why Many Chicks Die.

Great numbers of chicks are lost,
particularly in incubators, through the
chicks being unable to get out OF
the shell. Many reasons are given,
as for instance weakness of the par.
ent stock, improper temperature or
moisture in incubators. etc. While
these faults are undoubtedly the cause
of many deaths among chicks, still
1t is natural to suppose chick in a
very thick-shelled egg will have a
harder time to gain his freedom than
one Id an egg with normal shell. II
the shells are hard or thick, regulate
the supply Of crushed oyster or clam
shells.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
Another Farmers Opinion.

In my search for facts in regard to
the alfalfa plant as pasture, have
found a wide difference in opinion as
to the intrinsic value; but by a series
of experiments on my trial grounds
have proven to my own satisfaction
that it can be used very successfully
as a pasture and without damage to
the stock, provided the animals are
not turned TO pasture except with full
stomachs. Cattle are so fond of the
alfalfa plant that they eat Of it greed
lily, usually gorging themselves if they
go to pasture with empty stomachs
and the result is bloat and loss of
cattle.
l never pasture alfalfa while the
dew is on or just after a rain. 1t Is
claimed by many that cattle can be
accustomed to alfalfa pasture by be-
ing allowed to feed for short period
each day and gradually lengthen the
time until they can eat 1t without ap-
parent danger; hut / cannot speak au-
thcritatively on this, as my expert
ments along this line are as yet in
their infancy; but l believe the safest
plan is to mix the alfalfa seed with
other grasses and clovers.
have found the following good
combination: One part each of alfalfa,
red clover and timothy to three parts
each of orchard grass and cromus in
ertis
While people differ in opinion as to
the value of alfalfa as pasture, when
1t comes to a hay crop each one has
proclaimed it a bonanza Alfalfa on
suitable land will yield five tons of
cured hay per acre, while the feeding
value of one acre of corn is rarely
equivalent to three tons of alfalfa hay.
Animals accustomed to the use of al
falfa hay never tire of it, and it has
been asserted that they will leave
fresh green pastures to feed from
stack of alfalfa.
Alfalfa meal can be bought at any
up-to-date feed store and fad 1t val
liable as food when mixed with cora
and fed to fattening hcgs; but when
feeding it to cattle | find them to be
the best and most economical mill to
grind it-Enos c. Pit.man, Cloar, Ark.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
paper cas Pipes.

Gas pipes Of paper are being made
In France. Manila paper is cut In
strips equal to the length of the pipes
to be made. These are then placed in
a receiver filed with melted asphalt
and wrapped around core of iron un-
til the desired thickness is reached.
After being submitted to strong pres
sure the paper is coated with sand,
cooled, the core withdrawn, and the
outer pipe. surface covered with a
waterproof preparation. 1t is claimed
that these pipes are as good as. and
more economical than. metal ones
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
But he insisted upon doing the wood

But he insisted upon doing the wood
work himself.
For the body of the baby cab he Sc
lected mahogany and white holly. The
rich, deep red wood he cunningly
Joined to the pure white Of the holly
% that the mahogany formed the out
side Of the cab and the holly the in
side. Both woods were polished to the
highest degree, and in the mahogany
he inlaid the initials Of his baby in
ivory at each side, and in front placed
. tiny crest in gold buried in the dark
wood.
He worked for three weeks building
and finishing the woodwork for the cab
and planning the framework of the
canopy. The canopy itself is the real
work Of art Of the entire thing. 1t is
of mahogany and holly, as is the bed,
but the white and wine colored woods
he cunningly carved and shaped 30
that they appear to be woven together
alternately, both inside and outside
So beautifully is the inlaying done
that the top appears to be woven of
interlacing white and wine colored
wicker work and, even at close inspec-
ton, the effect Is that of woven work.
A month after the baby's birth,
when 1t was ready for its first ride out
doors, all that was needed to complete
the finest baby cab in the world was
the tapestry httings. For these Null
ION chose white and wine colored silks.
with silver and gold cords and tassels,
and for q robe he selected deep wine
colored satin. edged with gold cord.
Master Harold already has become
one of the most noted babies in Phila-
delphia-and incidentally his father
has been offered big price to make q
duplicate Of the cab for q multi-mil.
lionaire. Mutton refused to do II, de-
claring he was satisfied to have his
baby own the finest baby carriage in
the world.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02

While teaching the district school
at Carolina, r. L., Miss Eva Matteson,
now with Providence school, re-
ceived the following interesting in
structions from certain fond mother.
This lady was more remarkable for
her egotism, which had bicep muscle
on 1t the size of loaf of Vienna
bread, than for the old school gehtility
she professed to have. She had just
moved into the village from the city.
and was most solicitous that the well
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
shrinkaqe Of Corn In the Crib.

Here is an item that farmers will
be interested in: A test at the Iowa
experiment station developed the fol.
lowing facts: 1000 pounds of ear corn
were husked and stored in a crib con-
structed to make the storage condi-
lions normal. In the first three months
the loss was $50 pounds, or per cent;
for the next three months the loss
was 800 pounds. or per cent; for the
third three months, 220 pounds, or 3
per cent, and for the last three months
100 pounds, or 1.5-7 per cent. The
aggregate loss was 1.430 pounds, or
more than 20 per cent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
A CAREFUL MOTHER.

bred manners of her little daughter
Muriel should not be contaminated by
contact with the country children.
Always see that she has your best
attention." said she. and be very
careful that she associates with no
little child that uses slang, which
Muriel has never heard. Above all.
do not have her sit near that Williams
boy. l knew his father in Providence,
and (confidentially) they're q bum Il t,
the whole push of them"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02

The compulsory closing act is deyei
oping the humorous sense of Parisians.
The other Sunday a well-known haber-
dasher's shop had its windows beauti-
fully dressed with cravats of every
conceivable color and description.
Exceptional opportunity! All these
ties only Is cents each. For to-day
only" But the door of the shop was
closed and bolted. The next morning
would-be customers fiocked to 1t to
buy some of the wonderful ties, only
to learn that the notice no longer held
good. This reminds one Of the barber
who advertised: Customers will be
sbsycd free Of charge tomorrow
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
DECISION EASY TO ENFORCE.
Judge Had So MutiIated Bird That
Resistance Was In Vain.

Judge Loveland of STAFFORD, VT, q
classmate of Daniel Webster in Dart.
mouth college, resembled him in some
things. He did not like to have any
body get the best of him.
On certain occasions IAN oath" was
an absolute necessity to him, although
Of different type from those he was
in the habit of administering to 9TH
ers.
Not long after his appointment as
Judge he and party of acquaint-
ances were invited to Christmas din
ner at q friends house. To him was
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
Floral Freak.

There Is q singular floral freak
called the occasional" flower, for the
reason that it has no particular time
to bloom. 1t il said that when closed
the occasional flower is in color and
form something like a ripe poppy
head. but with the stem attached.
Submerged in bowl of water for q
few minutes and then taken out and
placed by its stem in an empty bottle.
the outer petals begin in several min
utes to open out. This process Is slow
but distinctly noticeable. The petals
continue to rise and to expand until
they gradually recede. When this ac
ticn h completed it resembles In ap
pear1nce the sunflower.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
Would Give Mira HaIf.

One of Marbleheads old Grand Bank
shippers used to tell the following:
Skipper Mira Preble was fitting out
for a trip and "Mopy" Chambers, tho
champion wood saver Of the town
came to the wharf and asked II the
skipper would bring him some tongues
and sounds.
Preble agreed II 'Mopy" would fur
nish firkin.
The next day 'Mopy" came to the
wharf Eith the largest firkin made and
said: There. Mira. IL you will bring
that full to me will do the handsome
thing for you"
What will you do?" asked Preble.
IF you bring It back level full wsIl
give you hail." replied "kopy"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02

tanned her maiden name for profess
sional purposes. The day Of her de-
mise q sister actress waited on an un-
dertaker, to make arrangements for
the funeral.
WELL" said he. "as to the casket. I
should advise one lined with white
satin II the lady was unmarried. II
she was married heliotrope would
make = pretty lining"
The actress unused. Then she said:
Il will consult her other friends" and
went away. Later in the day she came
again.
Sir" she said with dignity. I'VE
have reached decision. We should
like our dear friends casket lined with
the heaviest grade of white satin, with
dashes here and there of heliotrope"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02

the death of Adam. the story Of the
cross, Eve and Seth on their way to
Paradise, and the garden of Eden, but
it has long been puzzle to antiquar.
les. There is no trace Of lettering
upon it.-London Sketch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
To Determine Weight Of Cattle

The following rule has been found
of considerable value in determining
the weight of cattle when actual
weighing is inconvenient, but In all
the rules given the weight will vary
widely with animals of the same girth.
Cattle girthing five feet, ordinarily
weigh from $50 to $50 pounds, accord.
ing to form and fairness; for each ad-
ditional inch Of girth add rs pounds
up to six feet and for each inch after
six feet. add SO pounds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
reaped quite . harvest on his original
idea.


HAD No Bar01tno on hano.
Mr.. Simons did not rise from his
chair behind the alright stove In the
sitting room when his wife hurried In
and told him that Abel Sanders was In
the kitchen and wanted to see him.
says the Youths Companion.
What d'you let him in for" he
asked reproachfully.
He wants to buy boss, that's
why" replied Mrs. Simons. You'd
have made a great TODD II hadn't"
mo, l wouldn't" Mr.. Simons said,
as he reluctantly rose. Il know San
ders' size. l can't do business with
him. He wants a cheap hoss. And !
amt got anything l can sell for less
than $14."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
A Mistake,

1t Is mistake to rake up the leaves
In the wood lot or any other place
and burn them, as many people do.
OF course they are unsightly on a
lawn and therefore may be removed
in summer, but they should be re-
turned in the fall for mulch In wiz
ter and to add to the fertility of the
ground when they decay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
TrIumphInn

TrIumphIno Over pifsscuIty.
There passed away some time ago
an actress who had been 30 unfor-
tunate in her marital experiences "a to
divorce several husbands. and who ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02


machines by al
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02

Mystery In Ancient Tombstone In Eng
lish churehyard.

The stone. which is Of Saxon origin,
is in Heysham churchyard, on the
shore Of Morecambe bay. The cary
ing upon 1t Is believed to illustrate
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25
Arrests Husband and PAYS His Fine.

Mrs. James Dunlop secured a warrant
the other day charging her husband with
a assault. made the arrest herself and then
when her irate spouse was found guilty
in municipal court she paid his fine and
took him home with her.
well. this is really the most novel af-
fair in the way Of dealing out justice
that has so far been brought TO my Off
cial attention" said Judge Window.
when ! imposed the fire Of SO and
costs was not aware that the wife was
going TO foot the bill, but now that
have found out that she is, / will remit
the costs
Hr:tetft--A4 Dunlop reside on Mesaba
avenue and have number Of children
He is a laborer and when not drinking
is good husband. Recently, however. he
Went away on a foot" and did not show
up at home until the other day. His
wife upbraided him for his action and
he slapped her.
For the children's sake / do not care
10 have my husband go TO jail" Mrs
Dunlop told tie court. When got out
the warrant | intended tc let him serve
out sentence, but thoughts of the little
ones forced me 10 change my mind
Duluth News-Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25


The Army OF the Cumberland was
toiling slowly across Tennessee. The
advance guard had bivoucked for the
night, with pickets In sight of the
enemy, guarding a bridge at the only
practicable crossing OF a narrow, deep
stream that coursed It's way through
ragged bluffs. The author OF odd
Army Sketches" tells how the bridge
was saved:
Delay meant the destruction of the
bridge, for the commander of the army
could see that the enemy was tearing
up the bridge flooring.
"Dunkard," said the general, that
bridge must be saved at any cost.
Lead your men to the CHARGE"
A column OF cavalry filed into the
road. and without sound OF bugle or
command other than Dunkard fol
low me, men," they dashed for the
bridge.
The enemys guns had already reach
ed the opposite side of the stream and
were about to unlimber, A party of
sappers were pulling up planks when
Dunkard, at the head OF his column,
Numbered on 10 the board floor
Dashing forward at heading speed,
with his saber arm full extended
across the roadway, as II 10 fndicate
denly discovered yawning gap in
the bridge flooring. Drawing in the
reins, Dunkar9 steadied his horse for
the leap Landing safely, he found
he dashed on with loud and ringing
cheer
The laundering noise of the charge
on the bridge and the fire of advancing
Dunkard found himself alone with the
guns. for the gunners had scampered
in all directions
His men dismounted and came over
quickly Joined him. The way was
clear and the rest was easy The
bridge was rapidly repaired, and the
crossing OF the army began.
I'VE are proud OF you, Dunkard -
said the ndjutant. How did YOU ever
have the courage to jump over twenty
feet of water to a pile Of loose floor
ing boardsT"
Didn't you hear my old captain
say, 'Dunkard, that bridge must b.
saved at any cost. Lead your mer
To the charge There was nothing
else TO do"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25
HAVE BUG FARM IN TEXAS.
LadybuR Is Encouraged 10 Prey
Upon the Green Hug.

LRdybug Is Encouraged 10 Prey
Upon the Green Hug.
X. r. Miller, State commissioner OF
ions OF ladybugs upon the wheat fields
OF Texas to kill the green bugs which
are destroying that crop.
The Legislature wns asked to make
an appropriation of $4,000 for the
purpose OF gathering vast numbers of
the ladybugs together and colonizing
them upon the wheat lands The request
was made in all seriousness, but the
committee to which the bill was refer
red looked upon 1t as joke aud ii
was killed.
The State has bug farm In opera
ton at College Station. II IL conducted
by A, +. Conrad, who has demonstrate,
cd to hts own satisfaction that tho
green bug is the natural prey OF the
ludybug.
The latter Is voraclous eater and
feasts all day on green bugs without
satisfying her appetite. The appear
ance OF the green bug pest every six or
seven years is attributed to the fact
that the ladybugs, having wiped out
their natural prey, starve TO death
themselves.
When the ladybugs are all gone or
greatly reduced in numbers the green
bugs begin to multiply with marvellous
In, Oh
come a pest. They commit their raw,
ages for a year or two until the lady
bugs learn about 1t aud increase IN
numbers sufficiently to destroy them.
If the Legislature had made the
appropriation asked II was planned by
Mr.. Conrad to 70 to some Of the East
Texas counties where vast numbers Of
the ladybugs are found and gather
few million Of them aud ship them into
the suffering wheat growing region Of
the State Mr. Miller says that IL the
appropriation had been mai promptly
90 that the ladybugs could have been
distributed over the wheat fields
earlier IN the season several million
bushels Of wheat would have been
saved.
II is estimated that the green bugs
through their rayages this season viii
cause falling off of not less t44An
100000 bushels Of wheat In the Weld
IN Texas. Mr. Conradi thinks he could
have gathered enough ladybugs in one
county in East Texas 10 destroy every
green bug In the wheat-growing region
Of the State
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25

Despite the fact that the importation
of precious stones at the port 81 New
York in February a year ago exceeded
all previous records by more than $500
600, the gem importation for the Febru-
10y about $1200,000. the amount being
valued in oil at S427I.300, which is not
only the largest amount for any Febru-
airy. but one of the greatest amounts ever
brought in in a single month. OF this
the cut precious stones and pearls
amounted to $3.4JG.2S4. while the value
Of the uncut stones, principally dia-
moads, was SSl9.0l6. January and Feb
ruary started off as record breaking
months in jewel importat lons.-Jewel-
prs' Circular
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25

ing. hooked my big team OF horses
to his wagon and pulled him out. and
we then renewed our old acquaintance
in true army style. During the sum
mer of 1873, while he kept his cattle
or the range, we fought the war OVER
each giving his experiences. This was
particularly Interesting, as he was,
in every engagement ! was, and had
helped TO capture me at Marks Mills,
We smoked the pipe Of peace, and
drank from the same canteen. Peace
to his ashes. II he is no longer living
wherever they may rest-B. r. Cor
don, Co. ID, Seth Iowa, Eddyville,
Iowa, In National Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25

In place in New Jersey the town
officers had just put some fire ext!n-
guishers in their big buildings One
day one of the buildings caught fire,
says the Philadelphia Ledger, and the
cxtinguishers failed to do their work.
A few days later at the town meet
ing some citizens tried to learn the rea-
son.
After they had freely discussed the
subject one Of them said, Mr.. Chair
man / make motion that the fire ex-
tingulshers be examined ten days be-
fore every fire"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-05-25
Friends, the One-Time Enemies

Friends, the one-Tfme Enemies
Editor National Tribune: Some
times kind deed Is not thrown away
even when done for an enemy. for
we drank from the same canteen. my
Johnny Reb and l. After the battle
OF Helena, Ark, l got permission from
my captain to go over the field. From
my boyhood's days when the stories
Of wars and battles thrilled me most,
/ had always the desire to see a bat.
tlefield just after a great battle. one
sight, can assure you, was enough
Filling one canteen NTH cOmmissary
whisky, and one with water, with gun
and cartridge box well filed | tramp
ed among the dead, dying and wound
ed. 1t was a horrible sight, and from
the grape, canister, and pieces of shell
which covered the ground | marvelled
that any human being had escaped
that deadly fire. AS | started 10 re
turn to my regiment | noticed sol
der sitting against a stump, wounded
through both legs. He asked me for
drink of water, but | pulled the cork
from the whisky canteeu and he drank
hearty. He thanked me with God
uless you!" The incident passed out
Of my memory till IN November. 1864
when having escaped from Tyler prls.
On / was recaptured by bloodhounds
near Camden, Ark, and put in dun
xRrfth y,rtuI mi
some OF whom were chained together.
While In this dungeon one Sunday
morning, a sergeant Of the guard
came in with the officer Of the day.
The sergeant looked at me pretty hard
nd said, 1T seems To- IL l. haye seen
you before Weren't you In the big
fight at Helena on July ~ / told him
was, and he then said You are
the boy who gave me drink Of
whisky and water which saved my life
on that battlefield replied that
vas glad to have done him that favor
lie then introduced me 10 the officer
Of the day, and I went with them to
their camp. taking dinner with the
sergeant and his mess-Inates, but he
took me back to the dungeon sc night,
SD the same was sent back TO Ty
Ter from here, and again lost sight Of
MY Johnny Reb. After the war was
oger, / settled on the tFeeless plains
81 Kansas. One day I found my Con
fAsieFate friend stuck .H Buffalo Creek
With four ponies hjtched TO q light
wagon which contained three barrels
o. salt. He was Oh his way to where
L. had herd Of Texas steers graz