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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
Mud" or Muscle Shell Roads.


San Patricio county, Texas, is
preparing to spend 100000 in the
next few months in road improve
ments. The county, commissioners
are considering a proposition to
macadamize highways with mud
shells, an inexhaustible supply ly-
ing along the gulf coast. Several
hundred miles of this kind of road
have already been built in many
parts of the State and have proven
the best highway material in use,
making a road absolutely smooth,
over which an automobile can
maintain a speed of thirty miles
an hour with perfect safety. Rec
ognizing the superiority of crush
ed shell for ballast over that of
stone, cheapness being a considera-
ton, the International and Great
Northern railway company has a
plant of its own and is using this
material, after being crushed to a
proper consistency, for ballast.
Eminent engineers who have in
vestigated the matter have pro-
nounced mud shells far superior to
all macadam yet discovered. The
famous roads around New Orleans
are made of this material.
Mud shells are the cheapest ar
ticle that can be employed in max
ing good roads and it might be
well for our honorable police jury
to make some Investigations con-
corning this material, SO that when
we get ready to belt Vernon parish
with good roads We will know what
the best will cost us.-Leesville
Toiler.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
Tax Collectors Notice to Unknown
Owners.

Sherif's Office. Colfax. La, I
January II. 1911.
To Unknown Owners of Immovable Property
Situated in the Parish OF Grant. State of Lou
isfana;
The following is list of lands and the taxes
due thereon which belong to- persons whose place
OF residence or their agent is unknown to me.
Notice is hereby given that unless the owner OF
their agent comes forward within twenty days
from the date hereof. viz: Jan. H. 1911, win
proceed to advertise and sell these lands accord
ing to law, viz:
Unknown Owner so acres, an undivided two
thirds interest W hf of NV or and sw or OF sw o.
see l, tip 6 n,r2w. State tax 81. parish tax s.,
road tax 81. Total 81.
Unknown Owner 40 acres. ne or of Sc or sec 20
tp7n.r2w. State tax soc. parish tax 81. road
tax soc. Total 81.
Unknown Owner q acres, sw or of ne or OF ne
Or II acres in northern part of Sc or of ne or see
II tip n. raw. state tax soc, parish tax 81 road
tax soc. Total 81.
Unknown Owner 40 acres, ne or of ne or 25.
tips n, r1w. statetax soc, parish tax 81. school
tax soc. road tax soc. Total s2.50
Unknown Owner IS acres. ne or OF Sc or less S
acres In corner sec 80 tpSn.r4w. State tax
soc. parish tax 81. school tax soc. road tax soc.
Total $3.50.
Unknown Owner Ala acres, an undivided one
third interest in II acres in sw or of sw or. 81
acres more or less in or of sw or sec a. TIP N,
r W. being in Francois LaCour and Pedro Her
minez Grant. State tax $i.1s. parish tax S2.36.
school tax $l.1s, road tax $1.ls. Total $500
Unknown Owner 10 acres, Sc or OF NV or of ne
or sec s. tp9n. lie. State tax 25c, parish tax
Soc road tax Csc Total 81.
Unknown Owner 10 acres, or of Sc ar of ne or
sec s. tp n, e. State tax Zoe. parish tax soc,
road tax Pc. Total 81.
Unknown Owner 40 acres. or of sw or sec 81.
tip 0 n. e. State tax soc, parish tax 81. road
tax soc. Total 80.
Unknown Owner 20 acres. Sc or of ne or see q
tp9n.r2w. State tax soc, parish tax 81. school
tax soc. road tax soc. Total $3.50
Unknown Owner 40 acres. Sc or of Sc or see IL
TIP IN, W. State tax 5oc parish tax 81, school
tax zoe. road tax soc. Total $3.50.
A. b. PERKINS,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28

Neither my sister nor myself might
be living to-day. il it had not been for
Or. Kings New Discovery" writes A. d,
Mcdonald OF Fayetteville, N. C. r, F,
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We were told my sister had consump.
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28

. Do you know that fully nine out Of
every ten cases of rheumatism are SIM
ply rheumatism of the muscles due to
cold or damp, or chronic rheumatism.
and require no internal treatment what
ever? Apply Chamberlain's Liniment
freely and see how quickly it gives re-
lief. For sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28

Second hand cisterns, 500 all in
good order, and as good as new, are
advertised for sale in this issue of the
Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
Death in Roaring Fire

may not result from the work of fire.
bugs. but often severe burns are caused
that make quick need for Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, the quickest, surest cure
for burns. wounds, bruises, boils, sores
1t subdues inflammation. 1t kills pam
1t soothes and heals. Drives off skin
eruptions, ulcers or piles. Only pc at
all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
Old Soldier Tortured.

-"For years l suffered unspeakable tor
ture from Indigestion. constipation and
liver trouble wrote A. X. Smith. a war
veteran at Erie. Pa. but DIR. Kings
New Life Pills fixed me all right.
They're simply great" Try them for any
stomach, liver or kidney trouble. Only
DC ut all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
Notice Of Entry Under Timber and
Stone Act.
U. s. LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, Jan. 4, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that

Notice is hereby given that
j. BENJAMIN GILLIS,
whose postoffice address IL winn-
field, La, did, on the 9Th day of
October, 1910, file In this Office swo rn
statement and application. No. 0320S
to purchase the Lot No. Two, sec IL
township 6 north, range east, La,
Meridian, and the timber thereon,
under the provisions of the act of
June 5, 1878, and acts amendatory,
known as the Timber and Stone
Law" at such value as might be
fixed by appraisement. and that,
pursuant to such application, the
land and timber thereon have been
appraised. $1S2.S3. the timber esti-
mated 77,775 board feet at 81 per Nj.
and the land $27 %; that said appli-
cant will offer final proof in support
Of his applica ton and sworn state
ment on the 18th day of March. 1911,
before Clerk OF Court. at Colfax. La
Any person 10 at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry. or mi.
tiate a contest at any time before
patent issues. by filinga corroborat-
ed affidavit In this Office, alleging
facts which would defeat the entry.
: WALTER l.. COHEN,
jan14-td Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28

WANTED--Reliable, energetic man
to sell lubricating oils. greases and
paints in Grant and adjacent parish
es. Salary or commission.
STETsON OIL Co..
Cleveland, Ohio. !
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28
Scapulars May be Replaced by Special
" Made and Blessed Medals.

the wearing OF the little Drown
piece of cloth that has become en-
deared to thousands of Catholics
as the scapular or livery of the
Blessed Virgin, and which has
been worn for ages in honor of the
Mother of God, has been removed
through decree of the sacred con-
gregations, which allows those al
ready enrolled or who may be en-
rolled in one or more of the soap
ulars the same privileges and in
duIgences for the wearing of a
singular metal medal.
The following is translation OF
the decree:
Since it is well known that the
holy scapulals, as they are called,
do much to foster devotion in the
faithful and excite them to resolu-
tions for more holy life in order
that the pious usage calculated to
make them better known may
grow from day to day, our most
holy lord, Plus X, by divine Prov
idence Pontifix Maximus, although
earnestly desiring that the faith
full would carry them as has hith-
erto been their custom, neverthe-
less, complying with the petitions
presented to him by large num-
Der of persons, graciously deigned
to decree, after taking a vote of
the most eminent fathers, the car
dinals of the lnquisition, in an au-
dience granted to the reverand as
SCISSOR of this supreme congrega-
ton on Dec. 16 of the present year
that:
1t is licit for all the faithful who
have been enrolled by the regular
ceremonial, as is said, or shall
afterwards be enrolled in one or
several of the scapulars of the gen.
time kind approved by the Holy
See, to henceforth wear on their
persons, instead of one or more
scapulars of cloth, a single metal
medal, either at the neck or other
wise, with, nevertheless, due de-
corum, by which, observing the
laws proper to each, they may gain
and participate in all the spiritual
favors. (the Saturday privilege, as
it is called, of the Blessed Virgin
Mary of Mount Carmel not except
ed) and all the indulgences at
tached to each.
That one side of this medal must
bear the representation Of our
Lord Jesus Christ, showing His
most sacred heart, and the reverse
one of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
That the medal must be blessed
by as many benedictions as num-
Der the scapulars, to be imposed
according to the number desired
by the applicant.
Finally, each benediction can be
impaired by making a single sign
OF the cross, either at the enroll
ing itself Immediately after the
regular imposition of the scapu-
lar, or even later on, at the convep-
fence of the applicant. 1t does
not matter whether the order of
different enrollments be observed
or not, nor whether the time that
lntervenes between them is more
or less. They can be impaired by
any priest, and even by one dis
tinct from him who enrolled the
applicant, provided he has facul-
ties either ordinary or delegated
to bless The respective scapulars;
however, the limits, clauses and
conditions of the first faculties are
not to be changed.
All things whatsoever to the
contrary, Notwithstanding even
those worthy of special mention.
Dated at Rome from the build
ings of the holy office, Dec. 16.
1910 ALoIsIUs GIAMBENE,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-28

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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15

ented recluse who has lived here in
a howell that was once a stable. for
many years. Disguised, he said. with
everything pertaining to modern life,
Bauman determined to rear his foster
son In the atmosphere of a by-gone
age. The classic tongue of Rome was
the only language taught to the boy
by his eccentric parent, who was well
able to follow his part, he having been
a noted Latin scholar In Europe.
When the lad was ten years old he
possessed a knowledge of Latin that
the school taught youth of twice his
age could not hope ever to equal. Now,
he speaks the ancient tongue SO well
and reads and writes it with such
fuency that he may we'll be said to
have revived a dead language.
The elder Bauman's desire to bring
up the boy in an atmosphere of aloof-
ness from all that Is modern has been
we'll carried out. The youth has never
ridden on a train, used a telephone or
In any way mingled in the life of the
village, which, narrow as it is, repre-
sents to him the great outside world.
full OF evils and temptations.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15
MAKE GOOD WITH CANTALOUr
GOOD Seed Essential for Success In
Melon Growinc--care Needed
Where Irrigation Practical.

CBy PHILO X. BLINN, Colorado Agri-
cultural College.)
The cantaloup grower should be
more of a specialist in his line. There
are too many Indifferent growers who
are not primarily interested in thu
crop. Like most fruit, the crop re-
qulres quite close attention on many
cultural points throughout the season
from seed time until harvest. and only
the most enterprising, who are max
ing a specially of the crop, are likely
to succeed.
The commercial cantaloup grower
usually las his time and attention
too much occupied with his crop and
other things to properly develop and
produce the best grade of seed. AS
a result he generally plants the ordi-
nary seed he Is able to save, or de-
Ponds on the seed merchant for his
supply. Such seed is usually grown
under contract, and often it is seed
saved after the best of the crop has
been harvested and shipped on the
market. The grower who is unable to
produce his seed and keep it pure
should depend on a seed breeder who
Is making a speciality of the crop for
seed, whether it is cantaloups, onions
or tomatoes.
First, do not attempt to grow the
crop on soil untitled for it's needs,
as is often the case. The soil should
be a warm, sandy loan. with the sur
face and the subsoil we'll drained. In
fertility it should equal good clover or
alfalfa sod, or clean land well fer
tilted with well-rotted barnyard ma
nure. Either will do.
Second, the lanL should be very
well prepared, to make the plant
food easily available. The blowing
need not be extra deep, but the seed
bed should be fine and well settled.
so the plant a make a strong, Wig
orous growth from the first.
Third, plant plenty of seed, to
Withstand the loss from many fuses
and to have the selection of the best,
when the hills are thinned to two or
three plants. Do not plant seed until
lHe SUI DSSlHS 10 warm up, anu lUe
dangers of frosty nights have passed,
as the c~antaloup that suffers a set
will not make its best develop
ment.
Fourth, a crust that forms after a
heavy rain on the hills before the
come up should be broken with
a garden rake. to prevent the hill
out and the hard crust OBJ
structing the little seedlings.
Fifth, the hills should be busted
with air-slaked lime as soon as the
plants are up, to repel the cucumber
beetles; spraying the plants with Dor
deaux is also a good repellant.
Sixth, cultivation should begin
early and be followed frequently. but
not deep, as the roots are shallow.
and root pruning is not a benefit to
cantaloups.
Seventh. where irrigation is prac
ticed, great are should be exercised
the ground is not flooded. or
.oversoaked, to settle. harden aud
bake the soil.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HORSES
Costs Farmer More to Purchase
Heavyweight Thar 1t Does to Raise
Few Interesting Facts.

To get more information on the
question of cost of raising horses the
selling price OF different types was
considered. At the present time, LOO
pound horses are quoted on the mar
ket at around $40; 1,50O-pound horses
at 5000, and 1.S00-pound horses around
$275. Thus, We see by comparing
figures illustrating the cost with those
of the selling price, that to raise an
1,100-pound horse costs s145. whereas
n equally as good car be purchased
for $40. From this. it would seem,
that the farmer who said he could
purchase as cheaply as he could raise
was correct in his reasoning.
When we consider the medium and
heavyweight classes, however, We find
a different order of things. To raise
a 1.500-pound horse costs $3.50, while
to purchase one costs 5000, or $40
more than to raise him. With the
! S0O-pound horse the matter is still
more interesting as to raise such an
animal costs Sis. while to buy one
costs 1915. or 500 more thar to raise
such a horse.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15
COMES A TIME
"nen Coffee Shows What 1t Has Been
Doing.

U late years coffee has disagreed
IN. Y.
us lightest punishment being to
afe me 'logy' and dizzy, and it seem.
81 10 thlcken up my blood.
Inc heaviest was when it upset my
onlach completely, destroying my ap-
pette and making me and ir-
liable and sent me to my bed. After
,.ue ol these attacks, in which l nearly
~ my life, I concluded to quit the
nee and try Postum.
\. II went right to the spot! l found
NJ. only a most palatable and re-
sung beverage. but a food as well.
All my ailments, the 1oginess' and
:. ness, the unsatisfactory condition
niy blood, my nervousness and irri-
sn.'y disappeared in short order
my sorely afflicted stomach began
sns hiy TO recover. I began to rebuild
L. nave steadily continued until now.
80 d good appetite and am rejoicing
i, Sound health which l owe to the use
Ustum.' Name given by Postum
battle Creek. Mich.
nead the little Book 1.-THE Road to
'eiVilie'" in pkgs. There's a reason"
s.e rend he above letter. A new
are rer~s from time to time. They
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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15
PREVENT INJURY TO FRUIT
Apple Trees in Cape Colony, South
Africa, Sprayed With Syrup Of
Water and MoIasses.

A new plan for preventing injury to
fruit from apple maggot is being tried
successfully in the orchards of Cape
Colony. Africa. The trees are slightly
sprayed with syrup made from sugar
or molasses and water, about three
pounds Of sugar to four gallons of wa
ter. The spray is poisoned by adding
three ounces of ~arsenate of lead in
paste form. The fly that lays eggs
producing the maggot is destroyed by
feeding on this syrup, which can be
applied with a common garden syringe
or knapsack sprayer. The spray is
applied once in two weeks. beginning
about a month before the maggots are
expected. The plan is based on the
idea that the eggs are generally laid
in fruit that is nearly full grown. The
plan is a little different from that en-
ployed in this country for the apple
and peach maggot and might be well
worth testing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15
EXCUSE FOR HIS LAUNDERING
IDEAL Waiter, True to the End, Had
Been Working Under Pretty
Heavy Handicap.

He was an immaculate servant. To
watch him serve a salad was to watch
an artist at work. To hear his sub.
dued accents was a lesson in the art
OF yoice-production. He never slipped,
he never smiled, and his mutton-chop
whiskers marked him as one of the
old and faithful stock. But one even.
Ing, to the surprise of his master, he
showed unaccountable signs of nerv.
BUSINESS. When the chicken came on,
he confused it with the pheasant. He
served everything in the wrong or
der, made blunder after blunder, and
put a final touch to his shame by up
setting the salt over the only super.
stitlous member of the party. Then,
at last, when the ladies had retired to
the drawing room, he touched his mas
ter on the shoulder. Il beg your par.
don, sir" he said in a respectful un
oertone, but could you manage to
spare me now? My house is or fire."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15

to be in existence. The Gutenberg
Bible is the first book known to have
been printed from movable types. The
catalogue OF the Hoe auction says OF
the copy recently sold;
Printed on vellum Of the finest
quality. ii Is in remarkably clean and
fresh condition, the bold gothic char
acters standing out with undiminished
grandeur. Whereas all copies vary
slightly, the above is one of the few
known to exist with headings at the
commencement of the Epistle of st.
Jerome, and the First Book of Genesis
printed in red. 1t being presumed that
on account of the difficulty
tered in printing In a second color this
undertaking was discontinued. In the
British museum copy these spaces
were left blank. The other chapter
headings throughout are written In
red in a contemporary gothic hand.
thus preserving the symmetry of the
page, while the beautiful illuminated
and decorations, taken in con.
junction with the antique and massive
of the binding, contribute
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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-15
BIBLE THAT BROUGHT $50, 900
Rare Book Which Henry E. Hunting
ton Bought From the Robert
Hoe Collection.

New York.-This Gutenberg Bible.
from the Robert Hoe collection, was
sold in New York City at auction to
Henry E. Huntington, nephew of the
late Coils p. Huntington, for $50, 900.
The Gutenberg Bible was printed
some time between 1850 and 1455. The
valu of h copies Of the Gutenberg
Bible lies not alone in their beauty,
great as 1t is as an example of the
bookmaker's art, nor in their rarity,
for there are thirty-four copies known