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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-12-05

The average healthy man or woman
- usually eager to Be busy It some
useful task Or employment.
But let dyupepsia or Indigestion ct
hold q one, and N endeavor becomes
burden.
"A ysar ego, after recoverine from
a operation" writes Mich. lady. any
stomach and nerves began to give ne
much trouble.
A. dmes ny appetite was vorar
cious, but when INDUCED, indigestion
followed. Other times had no appetite
whatever. The food took did not
nourish me. and ! grew weaker than
ovor.
II lost interest n everythine. and
wanted to be alone. had always had
good nervee, but now the merest trifs
would upset me and bring on vio-
lent headache. walking across the
room wss an effort and prescribed ex-
erclee Wa out Of the question.
4 had seen Grape-Nuts advertised.
but did not believe what / read. e
the tmes Al last when It seemed as
e I we're literally starving, / began %
~ QfapeN Nuts.
= hnd not been able % work for
yoox, but now after two months on
oF1peNutn am eager to Be ct work
nGnin. Nv stomach gives me no trou-
~ nov, ny nerves are steady as
~, epd Interest ~ life and amblfion
7c<|4 cono hack With the return to
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-12-05

Constitution island. which the gem
erosity of Mrs. Russell Sage has pre-
scented to the United States govern
ment as an addition to the West Point
reservation, was once q strategic
place. During the revolution a gigan-
tic chain was stretched from it to the
mainland to prevent British warships
from makiHg their way up and down
the river. At first. 20 say the records,
the chain sank so that boats could
tloat over It; this dificulty was at last
obviated by the use Of log boom.
Several Of the links have been pre-
served as curiosities, notably at the
Washington headquarters at Newburg,
ano at Trophy Point on the West
Point plateau. Constitution island
mas the home of Susan Warner, who
wrote under the pseudonym. Elizabeth
Vetherell. Here The Wide, Wide
World" "Queechy" and a score Of
books Of religion and romance were
composed. Miss Warner is buried near
the Cadets monument In the West
Point cemetery. Her sister, Miss
Anna Warner. who also wrote many
novels. still lives on the island. In
presenting the islend to the nation,
Mrs. Sage announced that Miss War
rer Il q joint donor. inasmuch as she
las steadily refused. from patriotic
motives" to accept offers to sell from
private parties, who were willing to
Dive more than the government could
AFFORD. She IL to have the use Of her
old home while she lives.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-12-05

tented Wnen they aitghted before It
and eagerly stepped within when the
attendant swung open the doors.
They walked across the carpeted
floors and between tables where 9TH
ers were dining. and everywhere az
they went she was recalled to the
sterner things Of life by converse
tion which had no other topic than
war. Here and there she recognized
men occupying more or less respon-
sible positions in the government, and
few whose uniforms proclaimed
them to be onicers Of the army and
navy. These latter seemed discussing
the situation from more confidential
viewpoint. and held their heads close
together now and then as If fearful
that others might overhear their
whispered comments.
IAN criticising the government"
Guy muttered, indicating one group
with slight nod Of his head. "Thcy
can't understand It any more than We
can"
She looked at him sharply a. II
about to speak. and then after an in
stant's hesitation closed her half.
parted lips and advanced to the seat
she desired. Whitehead walter
served them and deferentially brought
. newspaper still wet from the press
Thought you'd like to see the latest
extra, sir" he explained, as he left
them; and Hitler. with . look Of
Uoox}nosa oloo>nS - 49, - an -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-12-05

Expressman-I don't know whether
this comes here. The address IL IN.
distinct.
Housemaid-I guess It's ali right.
it's either . new tire for the auto. a.
. new hat for the missus!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
BLUSH IF YOU CAN.
It Is ! Sign of an Active Brain, De
 clares a Scientist, @


 clares Scientist.
 Sir Arthur Mitchell, K. c. B., of Ed inburgh, who knows much that is strange about dreams, laughter and other commonplace human character istics,shas advanced the corsoling the, ory that blushing is an achievement of which every one who can blush should be proud. ,s
 He says 1t requires brains to blush, Idiots cannot blush; neither can ani. mals. Sir Arthur calls attention to the fact that tiny infants do not blush, although they learn to at an early age just as soon, in fact, as the brain be- gins to exercise it's functions. In blushing, he says. the mind always must be affected. It is, always and only bodily expression of a mental state.
 It is a natural thing for a blEsher to say that he had tried not to blush. No individual blushes of his own free will. The blush arises without call in- simultaneously and vanishes almost as quickly. Neither for its coming nor it's going is there any exercise of voli- ton. It is Controlled, Sir Arthur says, solely by the brain and is positive sign that there is an active brain there. New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
DeWITT'S KIDNEY AND BLADDER PILLS FOR bACKACHE ;;;;;: ;;;:;; ;;;; $: $
 BY
THOSE SUDDEN TWINGEs.

Pain is nature's signal of distress, la warning that must not be ignored. Those sharp twinges in the back. those stabilize pains that. follow any sudden twist or turn, are simply signs of hidden danger in the kidneys. No trouble starts more easily, gains ground more rapidly, nor proves more often fatal than any disorder of the kidneys. All the outward ap- pearances of health may remain until . terrible disease had taken root. | It Is best to learn the duties of the kidneys. to watch for early signs of trouble, and to correct any irregular dty before its serious stage begins, < The blood goes to the kidneys in an incessant stream, to be cleared of poi son and relieved of surplus water. This is passed of by the kidneys in the urine. It Is the retention of poi son in kidney trouble that breeds fatal disease.
 Don't wait. The moment you feel any uneasiness, slameness or pain in the back, the moment the urine shows irregularity. either in its ap- pearance, or in the quantity or num- Der of the passages. begin with Doan . Kidney Pills. This remedy has been curing kidney troubles for seventy dx years, and never yet has failed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
HEARD IN PASSING.

A law providing for high license and requiring that every saloonkeep- CT shall be the responsible owner ot the business he conducts, would go a long ways toward improving the H. cense system. This must be apparent even to those who believe that mo- license is peter than high license Three saloons to the 1000 is too high ratio.-Norwich Bulletin.
 Some paper has printed a story that big scrap is going on over who will succeed to Major Tilson's ,mili- tary position. Don't waste time, gen. tlemen in a discussion of this charac- ter. The major will remain right here in town, right here in this state He isn't going to be elected to con gress any more than Taft is to be elected president.-New Haven un- ion.
 More than eight million pounds of imitation butter was made and sold in this country last year in excess of the amount produced and marketed the year before Some one must eat the "oleo" and not find 1t so very un- palatable eitheri1 Good oleomargerine is better than poor butter any day; more acceptable to. the taste and more healthful.-Bridgeport Stand ard.
 The prohibitionists have decided to do away with the flowing fountain as their party emblem and take up with the camel. The ship. of, the desert" " will make a good mascot. Incidental ly the camel can say, could he talk, with the famed governor of North Carolina: Tt is long time between drinks" whether the latter be of wa ter or inebriating.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 MT Taft in recent speech, men, toned President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, as among those people who are always full of enthusiasm for union labor when they are running for office" As MT Gompers is not running for office but caring for the interests of organ ized labor, Judge Taft's sheer at him is, to say the least, misplaced Bridgeport Farmer. ..s-
 Evidence is appearing that the al- legged posthumous letter of the late MT Cleveland in which he was quoted as favoring the election of MT Taft is a forgery. John G. Carlisle who was member of MT Clevelands cabinet, expresses his belief that the letter is spurious and MT Hastings, executor of MT Cleveland's estate. declines to throw any light on the subject. The New York Times, which printed the letter first, apparently has doubts now as to its authenticity and is seek ing information concerning it.-New Britain Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
Police Stopped Socialist Speaker.

New Britain, Sept 3O.-Guy Miller of Colorado, a socialist, who was to speak on How to Obtain Living, at Central park Sunday evening, was stopped by the police. A crowd of several hundred had gathered at the park to hear MT Miller. The police had notified Mir Miller earlier in the day that he could not speak as he did not have a permit. He said that he had tried the law out in several other cities and he guess ed that he could do the same in this city. Just as he was, to start his oration the New Britain officers got hold of Miller and took him to the police station. He was followed by a crowd of several hundred. He was released later in the evening. The police would not give Miller a permit to speak on Sunday evening. On any other evening in the week they would have given him permit without any trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30

Simultaneously with the return of the president to Washington, repub' lican headquarters in fact, If not in form. have been shifted to this city and the president himself, with out invitation and without saying "by your leave" has assumed con trol. Everybody is saying; Well, it's just like him" If the republi- can leaders were anything any more than dumb driven cattle, in the pres ence of this towering personality they would ask the president to stand aside in order that the people the voters-m might be able to see his little candidate. But no! Teddy Is. having his last go in the glare of the limelight and he won't stand aside. Many of the leaders of the republican party believe that the president should abstain from fre- quent controversy, especially at this early stage of the campaign. One distinguished member of the party. whose counsel has been often sought by the president, expressed the opin- ion to-day that such should be his proper policy. The democrats are congratulating themselves that the fire of the president has been drawn and that his influence for the repub> lican candidate will not be as po- tent now as if he had held himself in reserve for the home stretch. His entrance into the campaign has also strengthened Bryans chances. and the men who bet on elections have changed front and are now offering 5 to or to 1 on Taft, where a week ago they offered to 1. Keep it up. Theodore, and in few more days the betting will be even,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30

to give relief, if taken in time. Yo cures the kidneys, and thus cures backache. lame back. headache, dixyy spells, urinary troubles, rheumatic pain. gravel. dropsy swellinss. ner- vousness, languor. sciatica. and .al1 other symptoms of kidney troubles.
 Fifty thousand people have testi- fled to the worth of Doan's KidneB Pills. Here's a home case.
 WATERBURY PROOF.
 Mrs William Messick of Ses Highe land avenue. Waterbury. Conn. sayps Both my husband and myself havo used Doan's Kidney Pills and can rec ommend them, For myself, I never found any other remedy that would bring such relief. I had been suffer- ing with my back for long time and the pain was almost constant. Doc toring did not help 1t much and hav- ing heard of Doan's Kidney pilis | sent to the H. w. Lake Drug com- pany for a box. Relief came vory quickly and at length the trouble dls- appeared entirely. My experience ie1 Mr Messick to use the remedy. Noith- er one of us have had any trace of tho trouble since. and it gives us bon. pleasure to recommend poau's xt1ul ney Pills"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30

The national tuberculosis con, gress is now holding it's sessions in Washington and will continue for 10 days longer. Dr Koch, the most fa- nous of living physicians, Dr Guin- ard, Dr Trudeau, Dr Flick and many other eminent specialists are attend ing and participating in the discus sions. One person out of every sev- en, it is said, who died 10 years ago, met his death from consumption or tuberculosis, as it is called. To-day the tax of the great white plague is somewhat less and estimated at only 1 in 10. In 15 years, accord ing to the predictions of earnest physicians warning against the dis
 ease. the plague will be effectively swept from almost every country in the world. During the coming week the American capital will be the scene of the worlds fight against this most deadly plague in history. For a week longer physicians, phil anthropists and interested laymen will sit in conference to effect meth ods of action. Two years will ensue before there is another international
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30

If any member of the late Presi- dent Cleveland's cabinets has been lauded by republicans, that member is Richard Olney, who was secretary of state. MT Olney has written ex, haustively this year to demonstrate that, not only all democrats should vote for MT Bryan, but that repub- lieans should do the same. For thus declaring himself President Roose- welt gives him a scoring and it is presumed has his picture hung with the other members of the Ananias club. All man of Roosevelt's size has to do to gain his displeasure is to say he is going to vote for Bryan, the president does the rest, but the people who once thought him az gressive and progressive when he did and said such things have changed their minds. They are bored to death now and dread his daily bulletins on political matters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
Yes, I'll Beg, Even Steal to See
 The Red Mill, SALE OPENS TOMORROW.
FOOLED BOTH WAYS.
The Experience of Visitor h. . Lu.
 natio Asylum.

The Experience of Visitor In . Lu.
 nasic Asylum.
 T was staying" says writer in tho l. Liverpool Mercury, with an uncle who was on very friendly terms with q doctor who kept private asylum and who occasionally gave dance for the patients. while also inviting some of his friends.
 During my visit we received an in- vitation, and on the appointed evening we arrived to find the room crowded with people all in evening dress.
 My first partner was man whom I thought looked decidedly queer, such a restless. hunted expression in his eyes, and occasionally during the dance he stopped and glanced searchingly around. Dear me, how glad I was when the dance was over, and, making some excuse, I hurried away, only to run up against my hostess and to be introduced to my second partner.
 "Ah, me, what handsome man, and, girl-like, fell head over ears in love. l put out my most bewitching ways and hoped I looked my best and took care that helped him find cozy corner for the sit-out.
 Tt was delightful, and was just la menting that it was about time for the next dance when. horrors, clutching hold of my hand and frantically way ing his other hand, he started roaring out texts, when suddenly, to my relief and astonishment, who should come up, followed by two men, but my first part ner, whom I found to be doctor. while my handsome partner was religious maniac"'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
Presidential Electors,

Presidential Electors. Louis Schmidt of Southington. Samuel L. Bronson of New Haven. Tryon E. Robertson of Montyille. Melbert E. Cary of Ridgefeld. S. M. Chapin of New Hartford. George Leonard of Middletown. Oscar o. Tanner of Willimantic.
 For Senators. 8-Thomas J. Gibbons, New Haven. F. Shanley, New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
A COURSE OF OK.
Try It as an Antidote For the llls of
 the Strenuous Life.

the Strenuous Life.
 In the choice of motor power allow me to suggest the OK. The horse leans forward to pull and even helps himself along by bobbing his head He jerks load out of hard place by plungfng bodily against the collar, stopping and lunging again. He strains through a hard place and then starts suddenly forward at his release, He works him. self into a lather, and you, if you are the right kind of person, cannot help feeling for him and assisting him with inward stress and strain. v ]
 The OK does not bob horn. He sim ply journeys, and the load goes along When he comes to tough place his pasterns do not bend down, he does not squat to pull, he does not pinch along on the toes of his shoes, he seldom blows, and he does not know how to sweat. He does not exert himself at q patch of woven soil and then hurry up when he is past it. The chain becomes stiffer, and the yoke sits solder to his neck, and that is all.. There is no sign of effort. The enrth may grit its teeth and crunch as 1t swallows the blow, but the OK stalks on his way. With the share deep or shallow or lifted entirely and hanging from the axle, whether he is blowing earth or air, it makes no difference to him. His most ponderous task is still himself, and he needs no incidentals.
 He is out for stroll. He does not allow work to interfere with the even tenor of his way. His tendons are rig ged to bis outstanding trump bones like so much spar and tackle, and he goes along by interior leverage. Inside his old woman hulk is the necessary en- zine work, and he will neither go slow CT for this thing nor faster for that. There is much about him besides his disposition that is self contained. He is the antithesis of the automobile. To ride on his back is cure for indiges tion; to ride behind him is a rest for the mind. A course of OK is an antidotc for the. ills of the times.-Charles D. Stewart ip Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30

conference. When this congress shall have adjourned. united action will probably prove to be It's great est accomplishments. for after all there are no medicines which pre- vail against this disease and ever since Dr Koch's discovery of the tubercle bacillus in 1882, 1t has been known that fresh air, good food. and cheerfulness are the most ef- fective remedies for arresting the ravages of consumption.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
Weight of a Lion.

What does lion weigh? Those who know the look of the king of beasts best and how small his little body really Is will probably come farthest from the truth. About 300 to $50 bounds Is usual estimate, but a full grown lion will tip the scales at no less than 300 pounds. Five hun- dred and forty pounds is the record for an African lion. His bone is solid and heavy as ivory. The tiger runs, the lion very close. A Bengal tiger killed by an English officer scaled 520 pounds. A tiger this size has, however, con siderab,y more muscular strength than the biggest lion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
The exposure of Senator Forake

The exposure of Senator Foraker's E attorneyship for the Standard Oil Co is the political sensation of the campaign, It is said that the repub- licans in high office have all along known of his connection with the oil trust. It however was not for them to turn on the light and ex- pose one of the most conspicuous leaders of the party. AS long as Foraker was able to hide his tracks the republicans considered him a good fellow, but when the search light was turned on to him then they dropped him, and were his worst accusers And they do not seem to be saying very much about the man that stole the letters that exposed Foraker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30

De Wits Little Early Risers arc small pills, easy to take, gentle and sure. Sold by Buckingham Phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
100 STAMPS FREE.

These Goods you could not buy elsewhere for almost double. so STAMPS with 1 ID 70c Tea. 50 STAMPS with 1 lb 60c Tea. 40 STAMPS with lb Soc Tea. 25 STAMPS with ID 4,c Tea 20 STAMPS with lb 35c Tea. 50 STAMPS with lib box Thea-Nectar Soc
 This Tea will suit all tastes. Sold only at the 4. & P. Store. 35 STAMPS with 1 lb 3sc Coffee. 30 STAMPS with ID 35c Coffee. 25 STAMPS with i ID BOG Coffee 20 STAMPS with 1 lb 25c Coffee. 10 STAMPS with ID 20c Coffee. 25 STAMPS with pound o'clock Breakfast Compound 25c,
 It is composed of the Very Choicest Cofees. English Chicory and Cereals. Very Strong and Economical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
Sept. 30 In History.

1399-First peaceful revolution in Eng land; Richard II. surrendered the crown to Henry ". 1770-George Whitefeld, famous preach. CT, died; born TIA. 1904 - George Frisbie Hoar, United States senator died; born 1927.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-30
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS,

Sun sets $40, rises 5:52; moon sets SAP p. m.; moons age 6 days; planet Mercury visible low in west, after sun set; suns declination ? degrees 49 min utes south of celestial equator.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-24
TURKEYS VERY
SCARCE HERE
Not One of Christmas Birds
Offered for Sale
Today.
CHICKENS ARE PLENTIFUL.
DUCKS ALSO CAN BE PURCHASED
BY THOSE WHO NEGLECTED
PLACING ADVANCE ORDERS
WITH GRocERs.

We'll. | should think they are
scarce. We are 100 orders short and
could have supplied 30 other prospec-
tive customers this morning, and this
number at % cents a pound" stated a
local grocer this noon in regard to the
reported scarcity of turkeys in the To-
cal market
There was not turkey to be found
in the city today according to this
dealer, and but mighty few in the
country. The large demand accounts
for the scarcity; not thatturkeys are
scarcer this year than last In fact,
the supply of the birds this fall was
larger than it was a year ago. Even
the large turkeys which usually have
to grace the dealers own table because
the public refuses to purchase SO large
a bird, have been easily sold
Chickens and ducks are being sub
stituted by the majority of the buyers.
There Is no famine in either of these
kinds of poultry. Geese are rather
plentiful although the demand is not
large, this bird being the favorite for
the New Years dinner feast.
During the entire week. orders have
not been taken for turkeys for less
than 20 cents pound. However, this
morning the grocers could have sold
all that they could secure for 25 cents
pound. Some of those who could
secure a few secluded birds, did so at
this price.
Eggs. and other such commodities,
with which the housewife usually fixes
some dainty dish. in fact product
necessary for use in almost every food
prepared, are one cent cheaper per doz-
en-. than earlier in the week Eggs
are 35 cents dozen and it is probable
in another week they will be very plen-
tiful.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-24
MONEY FOR POOR
Cambridge City Men Quickly
Raise More Than a Hun
,dred Dollars.
WILL BUY PROVISIONS.

Cambridge City. Ind, Dec. 24-Dr
H. B. Boyd and Will A. Price, two of
this city's most enterprising men. yes
terday called upon their friends for
Christmas donations for the poor and
in the course of few hours more than
S1O0 had been raised for this purpose.
The money will be expended in pur-
chasing provisions for the several al
most destitute families in this city.
The extent of poverty this year is not
as great asusual, but there are several
would be indeed a sorrowfui event il
their friends did not come to their as
sistance.
The public schools did not follow
their usual custom this year in taking
a Christmas offering for the poor, and
it was largely due to this fact that DIR.
Boyd and Mr.. Price decided to take up
the work. Gifts to the cause ranged
from one to five dollars