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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
WATERING TANK FOR FOWLS
Chicago Man Constructs One With
Automatic Opening and Closing
Valve for Supply.

From tank placed on a bracket
shelf near the ceiling Of my chicken
house ran one-half-inch pipe down
and into the water dish, writes p.
D. Merrill of Chicago in the Popular
Mechanics. then made float OF a
tin can and attached it to the end Of
lever with the float resting in the
dish in such a position that an in
crease Of the amount Of water would
cause the float to rise and produce a
downward motion of the opposite end
Of the lever. To this end I, attached
a cord which extended to lever
above the water tank. operating q
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
Breast Ia Main Thlno.

In a market fowl, the breast is the
main thing. but in order to obtain a
desirable breast 1t is necessary to
have a good body first. So far as ac-
tual quality Is concerned. the color
Of the skin Is of no Importance. But
when the market calls for yellow
skin. 1t is important that only such
be served. Poultrymen can neither
afford to quarrel with the demand.
nor try to reform 1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
w,.h,no Wool searss.

II Is an easy matter to cleanse -
home white woollen scarfs and
shawls.
Prepare soapsuds by boiling pure
white soap in rainwater. Soak the ar
ticle first in warm, clear water. Dip
1t in the soapsuds and gently knead
with the hands until 1t appears clean
Press between the hands without
wringing. Wash through fresh soap
suds and place in cold water.
Rinse through several waters ana
dry 1t between cloths.
Never hang woollen articles upon
the line. To stretch the full length
upon a towel and cover with another
absorbs the water without stretching
the article out of shape.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
Cashmere In Favor.

Cashmere Is well to the fore for In
expensive gowns. and In its silk va
riety for elaborate dresses.
II may be trimmed with braid
black or colored, or with galloon OF
passementerie, and sometimes the
trimming forms the outline Of coat
upon the skirt portion Of an all-in-one
gown.
One of these is ornamented with
pearl buttons and imitation button.
holes, mode of trimming that looks
very smart and is yet quite inexpen
sive.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
HOLD MEMENToEs OF TRIP
Case That viii Provide for ineonceIv-
able Accumulation Of Picture
Post Cards. /

Everyone knows how quickly Pic
ture postcards accumulate, especially
during the holiday season; and this
handy little case. in which good
number may be kept, will prove very
useful This 10 very quaint ana
novel case, made somewhat In the
shape of a large envelope. 1t can DO
carried out equally well In art linen.
satin or silk, and lined with soft silk
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
Killed by Kindness.

More brooder chicks are killed by
kindness than die of any other COM
plant. A chick that Is a little hun
cry will take exercise sufficient to
keep in good health. Make your ra-
ton for chicks about one-third
cracked cane seed, and you will not
have much bowel trouble. and sprinkle
the floor Of the brooder with good
clean sand every day or two.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12


rock ready for blasting; others gath
er up the fragments into small steel
trucks, which are pushed along on
rails to the shoot" which conveys the
blue" down to the 1000 foot level
These boys" handle many lump
with fortune hidden in it. Some
times their quick eyes detect the
stone" and not being without the de-
sire for pelf. they covet. like Achan.
and, like Achan. take-if they can do
so unnoticed. They will make an in
cision in their flesh as secure hiding
place for their find" and even swal-
low stones. To encourage the boys"
to give up what they find, they are al
lowed a percentage on the value Of
the diamonds.
Descend by Ladders.
We descend the remaining coo feet
il stages of 20 feet by means Of per-
pendicular ladders. The utter black
ness into which one steps Is friendly
to the nervous man who shudders
whenever he looks at masons and car
penters at work on scaffoldings.
Nevertheless the ladders have to be
negotiated with cars for the rungs are
shiny, and the candle has to be car
ried. while the approach o: your
friend above you is heralded by Jumps
Of mud dropping from his feet on to
your sou'wester. Water also occa-
sionally falls from the roof. But we
emerge safely at the 1900 feet level
into comparative light, greater damp
ness, cooler atmosphere, and deaf
ening din.
The noise il caused by the constant
running Of two sets Of steel trucks
the one carrying the ground" from
the bottom of the shoot" to the foot
of the shaft, the other returning
empty-and the mechanical emptying
Of the full trucks into the skip" for
conveyance to the surface.
We essay a conversation with the
checker stationed near the tip"
which is only managed by dint of each
in turn shouting Mr., who in his
washen hours is well-known on the
Diamond Fields as an eloquent advo-
cate of temperature principles. He
tells US, among other things, that ac-
cidents are of almost daily occurance.
chiefly through falls of ground" and
that the sight of native MANNED and
bleeding, being carried to the shaft, is
on to which he is we'll accustomed.
The native, however. takes it all as
part Of his days work. and bears his
pains with Spartan hardihood. He
seems to have greater power of en-
durance than the white man. or else,
having less delicate and sensitive
organization. the pain Is not 80 acute.
Willingly enough. after an hour and
half underground. we re-enter the
cage" and speedily measure the 1000
feet to the surface. Resigning, with
out sigh, our be-sludged disguise,
We enjoy the tboughtfully provided
bath, and return to life in the sum
shine.
A syndicate now buys the whole
weekly ''find." and the Tuesday morn
ing Cape train conveys the precious
burden to Cape Town. flor shipment.
The writer has seen, on a Monday aft.
ernoon, 100000 worth of diamonds,
assorted in heaps. on counter in De
Beers Offices.
The annual output is from $4,000.
coo worth. and up to the present
something like $700,000.030 worth.
weighing about 20 tons, has been TAX
en- from the Kimberley mines.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
Carpenters Horse Poultry Roosts.

VdFpentcFo noTSe TouttTy uoosss'
about three feet high. and each one
long enough to accommodate at least
dozen fowls without crowding.
Placed side by side. rather than one
above the other. they assure perfect
cleanliness. They can be easily re-
moved from the house for cleaning
and treatment with lime. emulsion or
I've. With a smooth board floor this
allows a chance for cleaning the hem
house perfectly; and / have found 1t
a good plan to give the house such .
cleaning twice a week.
The next boxes are also removable,
SO as to allow a thorough cleaning
and change of straw. the old being
burned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
erooder Colony House.

will hold a brooder and accommodate
a flock of 100 chicks.
The yard should be made in three
sections of 1x2 or 1x3 inch strips
covered with one-inch mesh wire net
ting. II covered over the top with
wire netting. 1t will be proof against
cats and other intruders- The coop
and house should be moved to fresh
ground weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
Telling Sex Of Eggs.

There is no possible way OF deter
mining sex of eggs. Mapes very
truthfully says that the best way to
tell whether an egg contains a rooster
or a pullet Is to hatch the egg under
q hen, and watch the chick for about
q year--if it crows it is rooster; II
1t lays eggs, It is q pullet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
GETTING Most Money,

It Is not the great number Of fowls
we raise that brings most money. but
the ones we can comfortably care for.
Il takes food and labor to care for
poultry. Twenty hens properly cared
for viii give better returns than 100
only half fed and poorly housed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
BRooDER HOUSE MADE HANDY
Convenient Coop for Poultry Keeper
Can Be Made Any Size Desired
Cover With Netting.

The illustration shows q very con-
venient style of coop for the poultry
keeper. It can be made any size de-
sired, from 2x3 to AXIS feet or more,
says the Farm and Home. The
smaller coop is sufficient for a hen
and her brood. while the larger size
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
To Mend Gloves.

White gloves especially have an
annoying habit of tearing "at the lot
moment" when you haven't time to
darn them.
To temporarily mend the rip. place
a piece Of court plaster upon the under
side.
This win neatly close the ripped
ssam and WIN wear for long tine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12

cock valve at the top of the feed pipe
as shown in the illustration.
A coil spring holds the valve open
when the water in the watering dish
is low and allows the water to flow
in until the float rises. which closes
the valve and shuts of the flow until
the water is again lowered in the
dish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12
For the Small Porch.

A useful form Of the chaise lounge
or porch reclining chair Of wicker h In
two sections, divided almost in the.
middle so two chairs may BE ma4o
when no one wishes to lounge. -
when the porch h llIed with guests !.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12

Sometimes q man confesses that he
richly deserves all his misfortunes.
But you had better not tell him 90.
He only says It to provoke contradje.
uoa.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-12

q I Kimberly. Cape Colony, is
"a probably the biggest hole in
. the world--the old Central
rline-with a space measure
mani NJ tho r,-rfnno Of Ia
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21
most POPULAR YOUNG
LADY IN BRYAN
Will Be Nominated as Queen of La
Dor Day by Popular vote-Three
Nominees VIII Make Race.

Great interest is centered in the
nomination of the three most popular
young ladies of Bryan to make the
race for queen of Labor Day.
The time being SO limited has made
it difficult to decide on the best
method, but the following was adopt
ed Each person entering the Prin-
cess or Dixie theatres will be entitled
to twenty votes, and each coupon
clipped from The Daily Eagle VIII
also entitle the holder to ten votes
A box will be placed in each the
atre and as you enter you are entitled
to cast your votes for your choice as
the most popular young lady each
time you purchase a ticket Also
there win appear coupon printed in
each issue of The Daily Eagle and
each coupon will entitle you to ten
votes for your choice for the most
popular young lady There will be
three boxes-one in the Princess
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21
NEW ADDITIONS To
TEACHING FORCE
Two Distinguished Teachers Added
to the Faculty of Allen
Academy.

The principals of the Academy are
congratulating themselves on the ad
dition of two distinguished teachers
to the faculty of the Academy. They
are both Southern men and from the
best families of the South.
Mr.. j. J. Rodgers, a Rhodes scholar
ship man from Alabama, who made a
high record as student in Washing
ton and Lee University, afterwards
winning the Rhodes scholarship in
competitive examination, has beer
elected to the chair of history. After
two years of study in the great
University of oxford, England, Mr.
Rodgers comes to the Academy a ripe
scholar and full of enthusiasm. While
abroad he also studied Modern Ian
guages on the Continent
Mr. Rodgers has had six years OF
successful experience in teaching 1t
is a rare thing for training school
to secure a teacher who is fitted for a
chair in a great college or university.
The other of the two new men is
Mr.. o. Q. Melton, of Emory College,
Georgia. Mr. Melton is a son of DR..
Melton, of the chair of English in
Emory College, one of the leading ed.
ucators of the South.
Mr.. Melton has been elected Ath-
letic Director in the Academy. He
has held for the past two years the
position of Assistant Physical Direc
no In al or Ion
in the college, he starred in football
baseball basketball, and in track
athletics; and at different times he
was the captain of each of these
teams. He comes fully trained in the
taking of scientific measurements.
To his experience and training Mr..
Melton adds a magnificent physique,
being six feet tall and weighing 10
pounds. With an attractive and pleas
ing personality, he is represented as
having great executive power in hand
ling his teams. But, best of ALL Nj.
Melton is cultured Christian gentle.
man, who has distinguished himself
in his literary work
The principals feel that they have
been fortunate in securing for this
important position a man who adds tc
his experience and skill as an athletic
coach, scholarly attainments and
Christian character.
The Academy in the past has EN-
ployed the best men it could find, al
most regardless of salary; but with
an elegant concrete, fire-proof dormi-
tory under construction, with a com.
plete workshop for manual training,
and with other material improve
ments, the principals are determined
to secure for the coming year the
strongest faculty in the history of the
school, Numbers Of applications have
been received from strong men for
the above positions, and from this
large list the two above named men
we're selected.
With prospects for the greatest en-.
rollment in the history of the school,
and with the strong material already
in sight the Academy expects next
year to stand in the front ranks, both |
in scholarship and in clean, manly
athletics.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21

tonight. Don't fail to clip your cou-
pom and at the theatres call for YOU
votes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21

Theatre, one in the Dixie and one in
The Eagle office-for the coupons.
The nomination will closed Friday
evening, and the votes out of the
three boxes will be counted and the
three young ladies receiving the high
est number of votes will be the con-
testing candidates for election as
queen. and the result announced Sat
urday.
The election for queen will be
started Saturday and will be conduct
ed by having three boxes placed in
each of the leading stores of the city,
with the name of candidate on each
box, and it will cost you one cent a
vote. Therefore if you wish to vote
for either of the three candidates,
after next Friday, when they will be
selected, you may place. as much
money as you desire in the box con-
tanning the name of your choice and
each one cent will entitle her to a
vote. The standing of each candidate
will be published until the last day
and the one OF the three nominees re-
ceiving the most votes by Wednesday
evening, August 2S, will lead the La
Dor Day parade on Monday, Septem.
Der 2, and will have received quite
an honor by being selected as the
most popular young lady in the city.
The nominating contest will begin
with this paper and at the theatres
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21
MAY ORGANIZE
COTTON EXCHANGE

A movement is on foot among the
merchants and others who sell cotton
for the farmers, and the cotton buy
ers. to organize cotton exchange in
this city. The object of such an ex-
change is to operate leased wire
directly into the New Orleans ex-
change and receive every call of the
market.
At meeting this morning Messrs,
w. E. Saunders, John NJ. Lawrence
and r. A. Harrison were appointed a
committee to confer with a represent
alive of the Western Union Telegraph
Company who is in the city with ref
erence to the leased wire. The full
organization will be published just as
soon as perfected.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21

Devine-At an enthusiastic meet
ing of the business men recently the
commercial club WAS reorganized. A
resolution asking for a $4,000 road
bond election was unanimously zen
dorsed. Petitions are to be circulated
and will be presented to the commits
sioners' court next week. The follow
ing officers were elected j. w. Full
lerton, president; w. s. Lily, vice
president; and w. H. Burnett, secre'
tary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21

BIDS WANTED.

Bids for concessions for the Labor
Day picnic will be received in the
following form: Confectionery, pop.
corn, peanuts, ice cream cones and
lemonade, or anything pertaining to
refreshments. Bids will be received
for each of the above named conces-
sions, or as a whole, not later than
Thursday, August 22, 1912.
D. Orville Reese,
Chairman Finance Committee,
Labor Day Picnic.
Address: New Princess Theatre.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21
Mechanics Building and Loan.

The qeustion has been asked of the
Commercial Club secretary many
times, Where is the office of the new
building and loan association" We
are now authorized to say that the
office temporarily is in the First Ma
tional Bank, where inquiry for stock
or membership can be made.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.
Bryan People Have Absolute Proof Of
Deeds at Home.

Bryan People Have Absolute Proof Of
Deeds at Home.
It's not words but deeds that prove
true merit
The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills,
For Bryan kidney sufferers,
Have made their local reputation.
Proof lies in the testimony Of Bryan
people who have been cured to stay
cured.
Mrs. S. E. Beard, ~ Robertson St.,
Bryan. Texas, says: -Four years ago
I learned of the merit of Doan's Kid.
ney Pills when suffering from kidney
trouble. The disease was inherited /
believe. Doan's Kidney Pills proved
superior to any other remedy I ever
used. A relative also took this prepa.
ration with good results. procured
Doan's Kidney Pills at Emmels drug
store and do not hesitate to recon-
mend them"
The above statement was given
May %, 1908, and when Mrs. Beard
was interviewed on December IS, 1911,
she said: 81 cheerfully confirm my
former statement given in praise of
Doan's Kidney Pills. The relief they
brought has been lasting"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21

IUIdI - - OUoU
Cotton was selling today at 11Rc
for receipts.
Cottonseed, $17.O0 ton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21
COTTON RECEIPTS.

The various warehouses of the city
have received new cotton to date as
fellows.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21

Rosenberg total assessed val
uation within the Rosenberg indie
pendent school district aggregates
100000, an increase of 100 per cent
over four years ago.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-21


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The Detroit times., 1912-07-18

SAN DIEGO. Cal. July 17.-Mrs.
Rae copley Raum. OF San Diego. who
recently announced her candidacy for
the office of mayor at the election In
April, 1913. is not going 10 be the sut-
fragettes' candidate for mayor.
Men and women have equal politi-
cal rights in California, and l want 10
be q mayoralty candidate for both
the sexes and all the people," she
says.
IL believe In women voting and
holding Office along with the men, and
I would like to be mayor OF San Diego
II the people by their votes say;
"'Yes, go ahead and do your best
for us and our city.
MY platform is briefly this:
There should be simplicity and
economy allied with efficiency In
municipal affairs.
There should be the same law
for the poor workingman and the
rich idler
The streets should be used
solely for business, but I would
provide covered places for peo-
pie to speak.
San Diego has changed from the
small town type to the big city, and
the psychological moment has arrived
The Detroit times., 1912-07-18
lHURlDUT SETS ISLAND
RULES FOR CADIllAQUA
Autos Will Not be Permitted at
Points Where Crowds Will
Gather for Night Display

Park Commissioners Hurlbut has is
sued orders for the restriction of
automobiles on Belle Isle on the
nights of Monday, Thursday and Fri
day OF Cadillaqua week.
Monday night, when there will be
pyrotechnic display at the foot Of
the island no automobiles will be
permitted to go on the lawn west OF
Loop canal. which runs from the fer
~ dock to the Casino. Mr.. Hurlbut
believes this tract, comprising many
acres. will be crowded with people,
and wherever the crowds are to con-
centrate on the island during the
big celebration, automobiles will be
Forbidden 20 go. The man on foot
will have a better opportunity to see
the show than the man In the auto.
Thursday night no automobiles
will be permitted TO run on the road
which runs parallel with the river,
from the bridge TO the yacht club
house. This Is to protect the crowds
that will turn out along the shore
70 witness the display in the Ameri.
can channel Friday night. Vene.
tan night, no automobiles will be
permitted to go further south on the
island than Letter road. A large
extra force OF policemen will be on
duty on the island.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-18

In the simplest of homes vice.
ding reception and repast can be
given that for daintiness and hospital
ity can compare with those upon
which money is spent with reckless
abandon.
II one wishes 10 have small party
OF Just intimate friends and the fam!-
lics of the bride and groom, one may
have the bridal table in jonquils. as
yellow Is one of the most popular col
ors this year, and at this time this
lovely flower Is very inexpensive.
In order to carry out the color
scheme iiounces of crepe paper may
be substituted for the conventional
linen cloth, the lower one OF pale yell
low, the upper one of white. Scallop
both these and by pulling out the
lower edge make fiuted ruffle. Cover
the top of the table smoothly with
white crepe paper over yellow and
finish the edge with a braided paper
rope one-half inch in diameter; thus
concealing the heading Of the fiounces,
Then drape smilax around the table
In big festoons.
The center pieces may be either a
gilded yellow basket filed with Jon
quils and maiden-hair fern, its high
handle decorated with a many-looped
bow OF soft satin ribbon. Crepe pa.
per napkins decorated with jonquiis
can be used.
The use Of paper in this way will
help the busy mother and housewife.
as 1t can all be thrown away, saving