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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

1t was 2 o'clock in the afternoon
on a certain day when Miss Ethel
Blaine left the manor house known
as The Willows for walk down the
highway and then q turn to the left
into the hills. There was a cave there
among the rocks and scrubpines, and
1t was her intention to pay 1t visit.
At just the same hour. on the same
afternoon. Mr.. Hugh Wentworth left
the manor house known as The Pop
lars for q walk up the highway and
then turn to the right into the hills.
There were cartridges among the
pines. and he had his gun along to
make victims. He was accompanied
by his dog. 1t wasn't high-bred dog
and a thing of beauty, but he had q
mission to perform before getting Oh
the earth.
lows and The Poplars was two miles.
There wasn't a willow within three
miles of The Willows and there wasn't
. poplar within four miles of The Pop
lars. Miss Blaine had just returned
home from a year out west, and MT
Wentworth had been civil engineer
ing In the south.
Miss Ethel found the cave all right
It wasn't much of a cave. One sit
ting down In 1t was only four feet
from the entrance.
There was romance there, however
One could sit down on a stone and
hear the pines whispering. the SPUR
rels chattering and the cartridges
clucking. One ould think of the In
dian maiden who committed suicide
there rather than wed rich young
white man. Counterfeiters and horse
thieves had used that cave. Gallant
knights had slept there and cooked
their own breakfast of bacon and
eggs while out on tours to rescue
damsels all forlorn. Lovers had sal
there and pledged their vows.
No place could have been better
adapted to meditation. True, sort
of animal odor chung to the cave, but
one could think of the past and won
der over the future. Many girls have
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

cheap land-or gift land-must give
way before the new generation. The
newcomer, the man who would estab-
lish himself as farmer today. has to
meet the changed conditions, and It
Is to these conditions that the bust
ness Of farming must respond. The
question of fixed capital has come to
stay. We are not yet out of our first
generations as farmers on q grand
scale This first generation IL taking
its hand from the pillow, and those
who follow the pioneers. either
through deed Of sale or probate, must
hereafter reckon interest on invest.
ment as an actual item of cost. Farm
ing as an industry is in Its transi.
tional stage, and It is to meet the
new conditions In q businesslike way
that experts have been giving their
attention to the question of devisins
a system Of cost accounting for the
farmer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

TO mediate on street corners and In
back yards. Miss Ethel had sat in
the cave meditating for long half
hour. and had become sleepy over 1t,
when the dog of destiny aroused her.
He uttered a bark close by, and she
heard a human voice not far away
crying out:
"Sic 'em. Rover! Go for 1t, old
boy!"
At the back end of the cave there
was q small tunnel between jagged
rocks. The girl thought she heard
. stir back there, and the animal
odor became more pronounced.
Hunt him down-hunt him DOWN."
cried the voice as the dog barked and
whined.
The dog appeared at the mouth of
the cave and glared and growled at
the girl. He had seen girls before.
but never one in q cave. She wasn't
on his masters land. but she was in
ambush and suspicious person. And
the dogs master. who seemed to be
delayed by the tangle, shouted again
''Cio in, Rover-go In! BY George.
believe It's fox! After his scalp
old mani"
Then a red fox, whose den was at
the back end of the cave. and who
had been keeping tab on the girl
from the first. made rush for free.
DOM At the same moment the dog
made a rush into the cave.
Miss Ethel rose up. to be knocked
down again. and while the animals
were fighting beside her body up came
Mr.. Wentworth and blazed away will
his shotgun He was an excitabl(
young man. He put as many shots In
to the dog as he did into the fox, and
at least one struck the girl In the
hand and assisted her materially Il
scream out. Dog and fox wraugled
away into the pines together, and the
partridge hunter stepped forward and
exclaimed:
Heavens above, but I've killed I
girl"
mo. you haven't." was the repl,
as Miss Ethel arose and held out bel
bleeding hand. mo. You haven'
killed me. but 1t isn't your fault Yos
reant TO do it,
my dear Miss Mis-
~Oh you needn't make any a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

The Hereford breed of cattle is
among the chief beef breeds in this
country. They are believed to have
been first imported into the United
States by Henry Clay In 1917. They
mature as early as the Shorthorns
and are nearly as large. The quality
of their meat is good and they possess
excellent breeding qualities.
The ground color Of the Hereford
is a rich red, with white face, legs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
COFFEE CONGESTION
Causes = Variety Of Ais.

A happy old lady in Wisconsin
says:
During the time l was q coffee
drinker l was subject to sick head
aches. sometimes lasting or days,
totally uniting me for anything.
To this afliction was added, some
years ago, trouble with my heart
that was very painful, accompanied
by . smother1ng sensation and faint
ness.
Dyspepsia. also, came to make life
harder to bear. took all sorts Of pat
emit medicines but none Of them helped
me for any length Of time.
The doctors frequently told me
that coffee was not good for me; but
without coffee felt a. II had no
breakfast finally decided about
years ago to abandon the use Of cof-
fee entirely. and as had read great
deal about Postum concluded to try
that for . breakfast beverage.
II liked the taste Of II and was par
uculariy pleased to notice that It did
not como up a. coffee used to. The
bad spells with my heart grew lesB
and less frequent, and finally ceased
altogether. and have not had an at
tack Of sick headache for more than =
year. Ny digestion Is good, too. and
l am thankful that am once more Z
healthy woman. l know my wonder
| full restoration to health came from
| quitting coffee and using Postum"
Il
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
Earmera War on Piaeons.

London.-The first combined shoot
of the Isle of Wight farmers and
their friends, to rid the island Of .
plague of pigeons. which have been
30 destructive to crops. took place re-
Gently, when, In spite of wet weather.
nearly 1000 guns were posted in COW
ers all over the island. In some cases
sport was rather poor. but many good
bags were secured.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
PulIst Eoos.

It IL often stated that pullet egg
are less unsuitable for Matching than
those from old hens, but Professor At
wood has not found this to be the
case, especially after the puIlets have
begun to lay freely. Usually the first
few and the last few eggs Of clutch
are less fertile than the intervening
ones.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
cure FOR dls pyspepsIa.

Hogan-Phwat makes ye swally all
your dinner in two minutes. Groganf
Are yez atm on bet?
Grogan-It's for the good av me
dyspepsy, Moike. Sure the docther
tould me to rist an hour after attn.
and how else am OF goin' to git the
hour OF rist in onless OF ate loike the
divilf'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

underpart Of the body and tip OF the
tail. They have thicker skin, more
spreading horns and more curly coats
than the Shorthorns. The illustration
shows a prize winning Hereford steer
at the recent Missouri state fair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
Bird JekyII and Hyde.

The catbird is our northern mock
Ing bird. When love attunes its voice,
It can MARBLE as sweetly as the night
ingale. You must catch 1t In one Of
its melting moods If you would know
the charm Of its liquid notes. It Is
not at all beautiful-no more Is the
hooking bird = only q gray-brown,
perky. restless thing, Of lesser size
than the robin. with the soul of song
In It.
The wonder Of the catbird lies, of
course. in this, its dual nature. At one
time 1t hops about screeching COM
plants against the circumambient air;
1t another there throbs out from its
delicate throat the essence Of divine
Observation-Disclosures Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
Feed for Profits.

When a man has money invested
in land, In feed. In cows, in dairy ma
chinery and all Of the other things
necessary for the operation of the
dairy farm. 1t is poor economy not to
feed that extra amount from which
the profits come.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
Zoo Frssh.

win you promise to support my
daughter in the style In which she II
accustomed II consent to your mar
riage?" demanded old Skinfiint. when
Dolby made his formal proposal.
well, I-Ill promise to be tolerably
close with her. Mr.. Skinfiint," said
Dolby, but you know, I'm a soft
hearted cuss, and I'm afraid she'll be
able to wheedle a few things out Of
me that you were strong enough to re-
fuse her."-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

Jack London, at publishers dinner
In New York, said Of industry: The
boy who starts at the bottom In some
big concern thinks all he needs to do
b to work his very best, and then his
employer Will raise him up and up TN.
finally, he Il made general manager.
Az . matter Of fact, the truth Les
nearer Lawson's case.
"TAwson.' said the head Of rich
firm, I have noticed that you work
with amazing xest. No detail Of the
business 10 too small to escape you.
No task too hard. You are the first to
arrive In the morning. you are the last
to leave at
"'Oh, thank you, SIR. Thank you.
SIR cried Lawson. expecting his sal
airy to be doubled.
"'Hence, Lawson, his employer
ended, with . snarling laugh, I'll ask
you to dig out the first Of the month.
It is men Of your caliber who get Z
business down pat and then go and
start rival establishments In the nexi
block"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13
MaIt Sprouta.

The feed called malt sprouts Is SIM
ply barley grain sprouted in the pro-
cesses Of making alcoholic beverages.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-05-13

New Magistrate-what's the next
case?
Police sergeant-John Smith alias
Williams.
New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. first, al
ways. Let Alice Williams take the
stand.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

Dr. W. F. Wallace, of Bradford, \. H., says: "I use your Castoria in my practice. and in my family. |"
 Or. Wm. I. McCann or Omaha, Neb., says Z" As the father of thir- teen children I certainly know something about your great medi- cine and aside from my own family experience, have. in my years of practice, found Castoria a popular and efficient remedy in almost every home"
 Dr. Howard James, of New York, City, says l" It is with great pleas ure that desire to testify to the medicinal virtue of your Castoria. have Used it with marked benefit in the case of my own daughter, and have obtained excellent resul 8 from it's administration to oth T children in my practice"
 Dr. J. R. Clausen, of Phiiadel- phia, Pa, says "The name that your Castoria has made for itself in the tens of thousands of homes blessed by the presence of children, scarcely needs to be supplemented by the endorsement of the medical profession, but I, for one, most heartily endorse it and believe it an excellent rennedy.-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

Dr. B. Halstead Scott, of Chica- go, H., says : "I have prescribed your Castoria often for infants during my practice and find it very satisfactory"
 Dr. William Belmont, ~sf Cleve- land, Ohio, says "You Castoria stands first in it's cIass In my thirty years of practice can say I never have found anything that so filled the place."
 Dr. R. J. Hamlen, of Detroit, Mich., says: I prescribe your Cas- toria extensively as I have never found anything to equal it for chill dren's troubles. am aware that there are limitations in the field, but always see that my patients get Fletcher's."
 Dr. Charming H. Cook, of Saint Louis, Mo, says: "I have used your Castorsa for several years past in my own family and have always found it thoroughly efficient and never objected to by children, which is a great consideration in view of tho fact that most medi- cines of this character are obnox- ious and therefore difficult of ad- ministration. As a laxative I consider it the peer of anything shat I ever prescribed"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
Letters from Prominent Physicians to Cha H.

Dr. W. L. Leister, of Rogers, Ark, says !" As a practicing phy- sician I use Castoria and like it very much"
 Dr. W. T. Seeley, of Anaity, E. Y., says: "I have used your Cas- toria for several Tears "a my practice and have found it safe and reliabie remedy"
 Or. Raymond M- Evarts, of Santa Ynez, Cal, says "After using your Castoria for children for years it annoys me greatly to have an ignorant druggist substitute some thing else, especially to the pa-. tient's disadvantage, as in this case. I enclose herewith the wrapper of the imitation
 Dr. R. M. Ward, of Kansas City, Mo, says ." Physicians generally do not prescribe proprietary prepa- rations, but in the case of Castoria my experience, like that of many other physicians, has taught me to make an exception. prescribe your Castoria in my practice be- cause have found it to be a thor oughly reliable remedy for chil- dren's complaints. Any physician who has raised family, as have, will join me in heartiest recon mendation of Castoria."
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
Bronze Medal for Heroism.
TAPES DIAPEPSIN FOR
 SICK, UPSET STOMACHS.
Indigestion, Sourness, Gas, Heartburn or Dyspepsia Easily Relieved in Five Minutes.

Tak9 your sour, out-of-order stom- ach-or maybe you call it Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gastritis Catarrh of Stomach; it doesn't matter-take your stomach trouble right with you to your Pharmacist and ask him to open a 50-cent case of Pape's Dfapepsin and let you eat one 22- grain Trian gule and see if within five minutes there is left any trace of your former misery
 The correct name for your trouble is Food Fermentaton-food souring; the Digestive organs become weak. there is lack of gastric juice; your food is only half digeSted. and you become affected with loss of appetite, pressure and fullneSS after eating. vomiting, nausea, heartburn griping in bowels. tender ness in the pit of stomach bad taste in mouth, constipation, pain in limbs, leeplessness, belching of gas, bilious ness, sick headache, nervousness, dizzi- ness Or many other similar symptoms. tempts you, or you belch gas. or if you feel bloated after eating, your food lies like lump of lead on vour stomach you can make up your mind that at the bottom of all this there iS but one c7use-fermentatio of undi- gested food.
 Prove to yourself in five minutes that your stomach is as good as any; that there is nothing really wrong. Stop this fermentation and begin eat ing what you want without fear of discomfort or misery
 Almost instant relief is waiting for you. It is merely a matter of how soon you take a little Diapepsin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
GLASS IN NosTRIL.
Schooiboy Injured in a Peculiar Way
 Taken to Hospital.

Louis Chaffee, ', son of Mrs. Mary Chaffee of School street, is suffering from an injury sustained in a peculiar manner while out enjoying a recess period at the Israel Putnam school The boy was holding a piece of glass up his nose, when he was run into by another boy, forcing the glass into one noStr1L There was no bleeding or pain, however. and the boy did not say anything about 1t until he got h..Ine for dinner Then he told his mother. Getting out the glass without the use of an anaesthetic was out of the ques- ton, so the boy was taken to the Day kimball hospital Wednesday.
 For the past few days Mrs C. M. Green has been entertaining Mrs. George Sutton of Springfield, Mass.
 Miss Bessie Connolly has returned to her duties as librarian at old Lyme, after spending a few days with relatives in Putnam
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

Dr. l.. O. Morgan, of So. Amboy, N. J. says: 'I prescribe your Casto- ria every day for children who are suffering from constipation, with better effect than I receive from any other combination of drcgs."
 Dr. H. J. Taft, of Brooklyn, N. Y., says: "I have used your Casto- ria and found it an excellent remedy in my household and priv ate practice for many years. The formula is excellent"
 Dr. Wm. l.. Bosserman, of Buf- falo, N. Y., says: "I am pleased to speak good word for your Casto- ria. think so highly of it that net only recommend it to others, but have used it in my own family"
 Dr. F. H. Kyle, of St. Paul. Minn., says: "It affords me plea sure to add my name to the long list of those who have used and now endorse your CastoriA- The fact of the ingredients being known through the printing 0( the fornuia on the wrapper is one good and sufficient reason for the recom- mendation of any physician I know of it's good qualities and re- commend it cheerfu1ty."
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

Postmaster Charles A. Potter re- mains at his home on account of the illness that has troubled him for more than a week.
 Dr. Emit Briggs ChatGeld has been spending several days with MT. and Mrs. w H. Barron.
 George Lamphere of Providence was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Wednesday.
 County Commissioners E. H. Hall, C. F. Barber and E. H. Corttis were at the jail in Brooklyn for 8 regular meeting Wednesday,.
 The ladies' society of the Methodist church was very successful in securing Thanksgiving contributions.
 Paul DubUc has nearly recovered from the severe injuries he received in an explosion at the gas Elant a few weeks ago.
 Bronze Medal for Heroism.
 Capt. A P. Woodward has bronze medal given to one of his enlisted men by Major General Gilmore in connec-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
Welcomed at Meeting of A. G. Warner
 Post, G. A. R.

There was special interest in the meeting of A c. Warner post, G. A. R., Wednesday evening because Of the presence of Captain Dean of the fire police in this city at one time. Mir Dean, who served through the war as a member of the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery, is now staying in Killingly- The veterans are also look ing forward with interest to the com ing here on December 2S of Past Ma tional Commander John F. Gilman of Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

The pool teams Of the Mistuxet club played a match game Tuesday eve- ming. Team No. 1 won from Team ? by ten points
 Relief Corps Officers.
 The annual meeting of J. F. Trum- bull w R. C., No 34, of Stonington, vas held Wednesday, evening and the following officers chosen: President Mrs. Anna Pendleton; senior vice pres loent, Mrs Julia Sheffield; secretary, Mrs. Charlotte Joseph; treasurer, Mrs. Marguerite Thomas; chaplain. Mrs. Sarah Holmes: conductress Mrs Ger Mrs Mary Brayton; guard, Mrs. Mar Jorie Barker; assistant guard, Mrs. Mary Moves; patriotic instructor, Ma ry Moves: first color bearer Mrs Anna Bailey; second color bearer. Mrs. Ida Chesebro; third color bearer, Mrs. An nette Lillibridge; fourth color bearer, Mrs. Hattie Maine; organist, Mrs. An- nette Lilfbridge; press committee. Connecticut state convention, Mrs. Marguerite Thomas; alternate, Mrs. Anna Bailey; installing officer, Mrs. Jennie Babcock.
 A. O. H. Official Board.
 The following officers were elected lat the meeting of Division No. l of Stonington A. O. H.: Chaplain. Rev. John C.. Lynch: president, Edward Barrett; vice president, Peter Flynn: recording secretary, w J. Gilmore; i; Hnanclai secretary, James GaIlNan; {; treasurer. Patrick Cullen; sergeant at arms, Matthew Gilmore; sentinel, John Young: subcommittee, literary com mittee and standing committees were also appointed. Following are the trustees. Charles IT. Garrity, chair man. w. J. Gilmore, Patrick F1tz- patrick.
 Guest from Norwich.
 Mrs. Nathan Brewster of Norwich is the guest of her niece and nephew, Jay Bliss and Mrs. l.. B. Lathrop of Stonington
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Robert Morrison.

Mrs. Robert Morrison, for many years a resident near Dayville Four Corners, is dead at the home of her daughter. Mrs John Perry, in Putnam. Mrs Morrison was born in Scotland, Nov. 20 1927, and came to this coun- try when a girl. She leaves two sons, Robert and James, and daughter, Mrs. Perry. Two sisters, Miss Ann
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

the new steam heater that has been authorized by the trustees is installed. It is estimated that the cost of the improvement will be between $360 and S400.
 Rev Ceiestin Crozet, pastor of St James church. has announced that there will be no parish fair this year for a sufficient reason, but to assist in keeping the revenues of the year up To the usual point a special parish col lection is to be taken between now and Christmas time.
 County Commissioners Opinion.
 The county commissioners when in town Wednesday had no comment to make relative to the warning to the licensed places iE Danielson to cease doing business, though they have q felt that the licenses were legally granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
Legislative History Will Be Late.

 school committee an increase from S6 to $S weekly. the advance to date rom October l.
 Legislative History Will Be Late.
 Souvenir w H. Taylor's Legisla- tive History and Souvenir will not be out for many weeks yet, the delay be- ing due to the slowness with which photographs and sketches for the book are being received.
 Porfret Hockey Team.
 Pomfret school will have, as usual, a fast ice hockey team this fall, and a schedule of games with various pri- vate school teams
 Much of the machinery and fittings of the Monhansett mill have been re- moved and shipped. the equipment being recently sold at auction
 Farmers in this section are receiv- ing literature telling them of the ad vantages of ''ploughing with dyna- mite" The story told is that there is a rich. new farm under the old worn out one, and that it may be put into service by scientific use of the high explosives.
 Beautiful China Admired.
 There was interest Wednesday in the display of hand decorated china by Miss Florence Sargent at her home on Sunnyside avenue, the collection being varied and of exceptional beau ty.
 p. H. s. Basketball Dates.
 Putnam High schools basketball team has dates on the schedule ar ranged for the team of Windham High school, WilliInantic- Windham High comes here for a game December Is, while the local team is down to play in Willimantic on January 12.
 To Extend Sewer.
 The common council has voted that the sewer be extended up the hill on Bridge street, a distance of 130 feet, fn Hat fn 0f ha ton who desire that the improvement be made.
 Will Remodel Building.
 Francis LacroiX, who recently pur- chased a building at auction near the Monoh tnsett mill has been granted a permit and taken steps to convert his purchase into d tenement house.
 Freedom from Epidemics.
 Dr. Omer Larue, city health officer, reported freedom from epidemics in Putnam during 1911. The nearest ap- proach to an epidemic was when cough prevailed here in Jan uary last, but only four cases were re- ported
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

New Britain.@Stanley F'edorezek, a 14 year old boy, was fined S7 and costs in the New Britain police court Sat urday for stealing 20 pounds of copper wire from the Connecticut company.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07
A Terrible Blunder

to neglect liver trouble. Never do It. Take pr. Kings New Life Pills on the first sign of stipation Diliousness or inactive bowels and prevent viruIent indigestion, jaundice or gall stones. They reglate liver, stomach and bow els and build up your health Only 25c at Lee & Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-07

Bridgeport--After having the sub 5ect under discussion for some time, the moving picture men of Bridgeport have decided to raise the price of ad- mission az tEeiT houses from i've cents to ten cents, beginning next Saturday.