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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Hedoehoos MIX Cows.

A sporting incident on farm at
UEeulme, in Devonshire, England, has
revived the question whether or not
hedgehogs under certain circum-
stances abstract milk from cows A
farmer and his friend were shooting
rabbits when their spaniel hustled out
of the hedge with hedgehog in its
mouth Kill the brute" called out the
farmer. 'Hedgehogs have been per-
feet pest this year. They have been
milking sny cows" The dog returned
to the hedge, where it caught FIVE
other hedgehogs in quick succession.
Many Devon farmers are convinced
that hedgehogs take milk from cows
when they are lying down. They
have been known to kill fowls and
such innumerable eggs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
SAYS NEY WAS A GERMAN
English Writer Makes Interesting As
sertion About Most Prominent
French Marshal.

A recent English book about Mar
shall Ney, Napoleon's herioc lieuten-
ant, ''the bravest of the brave" brings
out some interesting facts.
This Frenchman was really Ger
man. He was born at Saariouis, now
in Prussia, and then and always Ger
man. He spoke only German as a
child. He was red-haired, with a
wide face. and round blue eyes. Five
feet eight inches in height, he had
a short body and long legs. His COM
yades called him lie rougeot." which
was equivalent to carrots or brick
top He was forty-six years old at
Waterloo. So was Napoleon. So was
Wellington.
Michel Ney was man who was
trained up to the hardships of work
mans life. His father was a cooper,
and in his boyhood work in his ia
theirs business he was accustomed to
toll and exposure. This enabled him
to sleep placidly in the snow on the
return from Moscow, wrapped in his
cloak, with the starved, ragged sol
diers of the grand army keeping
guard, and the Cossacks prowling
around in the darkness"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Matrimonial Market.

The Hitabadi and Basumati, native
Indian papers, publish between them
some curious instances bearing On
the state of affairs that prevails in
the matrimonial market Of the pres
emit day. Here is one of them: An
elderly gentleman Of Cooch Behar, a
widower of slender means having a
manageable daughter to dispose of.
was on the lookout for suitable bride
groow. But the prohibitive rates rul-
ing in the market was aginst him,
and he at last hoped that with the
dowry he would obtain from the mar
rage of his only son he would marry
away his daughter. But as i'll luck
would have it, the boy died. and the
gentleman, finding no other way open,
was forced to enter into wedlock him
self for a second time in order that
he might marry the girl to his new
brother-in-law!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Az to the wedding earb.

Colonel Watterson occasionally
turns his attention from dressing
down candidates to dressing up inquir-
ing correspondents. Listen to this ad-
vice from the Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal:
There are two reasons for being
married in a dress suit. young man.
It's fashionable. and it's your last
chance to get dress suit"
This can be considered good advice,
founded on observation and expert
once. even If it is little pessimistic.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
cLAsSED SALMON AS LUXURY
Doctors Explanation Of Graded Fees
Had to Satisfy Rich but Parsi-
monious Patient.

A wealthy man, well known for his
extreme stinginess, drove up hurriedly
in his carriage to The door Of ceie-
brated doctor. He was in a state of
acute discomfort and fear. from the
simple fact that at the moment a
piece of fish bone was sticking some
where in the region of his throat. The
doctor removed the dangerous obsta-
Gle, and the gentleman breathed
freely.
Thank you. doctor!" he exclaimed,
much relieved. ''Tll never eat salmon
again-never! And with what ease
you removed 1t A mere minutes op-
Grafton, was, it not? How much-a-
what Is your fee?"
Half guinea" replied the doctor.
Half guinea," exclaimed the man.
For half a minutes work! Impos-
sible!"
~But-consider for moment" said
the doctor. Its a salmon .bone!"
What has that to do with it?"
'Oh, a great DEAL" replied the doc
tor Had it been a halibut, or fresh
paddock, l should have charged less
perhaps shillings- For Goldfish or
cells. 2-and-6 would have been ample
payment. Mackerel shililngs. While
a red herring bone might even have
removed free of charge. But salmon!
Well, really, sir, one has to pay for
these Injuries"
And his patient paid.-London
Nail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

ed to the needs Of every member Of
the family. 1t is pleasant-tasting,
mild and non-griping. Unlike harsh
physics 1t works gradually and in a
very brief time the stomach and
bowel muscles are trained to do their
work naturally again. when all medi-'
cines can be dispensed with.
You can obtain a bottle at any drug
store for fifty cents or one dollar. The
latter size is usually bought by fam
lilies who already know its value. Re-
suits are always guaranteed or money
will be refunded.
II no member Of your family has,
ever used Syrup Pepsin and YOU
would like to make a personal trial
of 1t before buying it in the resular
way of a druggist, send your address
"a postal will do-to Dr. w. B. Cald-'
well, 200 Washington St, Monticello,
ILL.,, and free sample bottle will be
mailed you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
A DIFFERENCE.
if Paid This Man to Change Food

What is called good living eventu-
ally brought me to a condition quite
the reverse OF good health writes a
n. Y. merchant.
Improper eating told on me till my
stomach became SO weak that food
nauseated me, even the lightest and
simplest lunch. and was much de-
pressed after a night of uneasy sum-
Der, uniting me for business.
This condition was discouraging.
rs could find no way to improve IT,
Then / saw the advertisement of
Grape-Nuts food. and decided TO try
1t. and became delighted with the re-
suit.
For the past three years I have
used Grape-Nuts and nothing else for
my breakfast and for lunch before re-
firing II speedily set my stomach Fight
and / congratulate myself that have
regained my health. There is no great
err comfort for a tired nan than a
lunch of Grapefruit II insures restful
sleep. and an awakening in the morn
ing with feeling of buoyant courage
and hopefulness.
Z "Grape-Nuts has been boon to my
whole family. II has made of our 2
year-old boy. who used to be unable
to digest much OF anything. robust.
healthy, little rascal weighing 80
pounds Mankind certainly owes a
debt of gratitude to the expert who
invented this perfect food" Name
given by Postum Co. Battle Creek,
Mich. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
ene appears frem time to time. They
Nre genuine. true, and full of human
Interest. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
ECZEMA BEGAN BY ITCHING

Goldsboro, N. C.-"My daughter suf-
fered from eczema. The trouble be-
gan In the ears by itching and run
ming water, and later 1t formed pus
and became very offensive. She began
to scratch Il and it went into sores.
When the scabs came on there was
a yellowish watery discharge. The
outside of the ear was one solid Sore
She tried several different remedies
but received no relief. She had been
troubled with 1t between one and two
years when she finally began using
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
"She had not made but two treat
ments when all the scabs came on and
the flesh just looked very red and
dry. She kept up the treatment four
or FIVE weeks and she was entirely
cured. It also cured other sores on
the children. especially chapped feet
on one of the little boys" (Signed)
Mrs. W. H. Edgerton. Jan. "a, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Surprise for Mother.

A Chicago school teacher tells with
great gusto of the shrewd little col
ored brother who once arrived at
school provided with a most unusual
excuse for hardness. Il couldn't help
bein' late, please. teacher" he dubbed,
shrilly. "Somepin happened to us las
night My NAV, she went ter bed wit
a headache. and when she wakes up
dis mornin'. dere's two little quins
(twins) one on each side OBJ her, and
she won know nuffin bout 'em tell
she wakes up An my NAV. she so
s'prised. she CANT get up ter get me
ready for school"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
HAVE you TRIED THIs7
simple Prescription Said to Work
wonders for Rheum atism.

>~~rs>~~~>>~r~~~~~~~~~>
~. ms mas been wen known to the
snd octors Tor years as the quickest
uost reliable cure obtainabie for
.sssa,u and backache. II has been
k.onsneu here for several winters and
a. OF the worst cases cured by
= IN a short time. From your drug
- ger one ounce OF Toris compound
I'm original sealed package) and one
s. OF syrup of Sarsaparilla COM
koono. Take these two ingredients
.ome and put them into a half pint of
ZOO whiskey. Shake the bottle and
sahe tablespoonful before each meal
Snu AZ bedtime" Results come the
SSIst Day. II your druggist does not
nave Toris Compound in stock he will
-, X In a few hours from his whole
yome patent medicine instead of this.
lnsIet on having the genuine Toris
compound In the original. one-ounce.
Geo yellow package. Published by the
Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Literary sethrothaI.

Inscriptions in complimentary copies
Of learned works do not always serve
the graceful purpose to which one
was dedicated by the celebrated Pro-
fessor Wilson of Edinburgh.
When the sutton for the hand of
Professor Wilson's daughter had
gained the young woman's approba-
ton. she. of course. referred him to
her father. Having stated his case,
the young gentleman was asked to
bid the young lady to come to her
father. Her obedience was prompt.
Professor Wilson had before him
for review q ponderous volume. on
the f1y1eaf of which was duly IN
scribed. with the authors compl;-
ments."
He tere this fiy-leaf out, pinned it
to his daughters dress, solemnly led
her to the anxious lover-and went
back to his work.-Youth's Conpan-
ion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Too HospitabIe.

One day an inspector Of New
York tenement house found four fam
lilies living in one room, chalk lines
being drawn across in such a manner
rs to mark out a quarter for each
family.
How do you get along here?" in
quired the inspector.
Very WELL" was the reply. Only
the man in the farthest corner keeps
boarders. "-Everybody's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
At the Studio

A motor stopped in front of the
photographers, and a woman lack
ing none of the artificial accessories
deemed necessary to looks" entered
the studio.
A couple of days later the photogra-
pher submitted proofs for her APP
prevail
Not one of these pictures looks
anything like me-" the woman in
sisted.
The photographer tried in every
way to pacify her, but finding this
an impossibility, lost control OF his
temper.
Madam" he exclaimed, did you
read my sigu!"
Yes"
"welE 1t doe not say cleaning.
dyeing and remodeling.' 1t says 'por-
traits"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Are You Subject
to- Constipation
Here Is a Simple W0y of Cor
recting II Instantly Before
Il Becomes Chronic.

Very few people 60 through life
without some time or other being
troubled with constipation Thousands
injure themselves by the use OF
strong cathartics, salt mineral wa
ters, pills and similar things. They
have temporary value in some cases,
1t IL true, but the good effect IL soon
lost, and the more one takes OF them
the less effective they become.
A physic or purgative II seldom
necessary, and much better and more
permanent results can be obtained
BY using q scientific remedy like DR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It does NOT
hide behind q high sounding name
but is what 1t is represented to ben
mild laxative medicine. 1t Is 50
mild that thousands of mothers give
it to tiny infants, and yet 1t Is so COM
bounded, and contains such definite
ingredients that It will have equally
good effect when used by a person
suffering from the worst chronic con-
stipation. In fact, among the great
est endorsers of Syrup Pepsin are
elderly people who have suffered for
years and found nothing to benef1t
them until they took Syrup Pepsin.
1t is fact that millions of families
have Syrup Pepsin constantly in the
house, homes like those of Mrs. G. B.
Pruitt, Berea, KY, who used DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin as a laxative
tonic. Mrs. Pruitt writes that 1t so
strengthened and cleansed her system
that she was quickly relieved Of Sc
we're cough which had troubled her
for months. The special valYe Of this
grand laxative tonic is that 1t is suit
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
One Ray of Sunshine.

John, you are sure it is safe in
this yacht
Yes. my love"
And you know how to sail it,"
MY sailing master does"
How long win IT take us to
cross?'
About two weeks
oh, dear, there's so much to worry
about ON yacht"
There's one thing that needn't
cause you any IVORY"
What is that"
~The cook can't leave until we get
TO Liverpool - Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

so you think l smoke too muchf'
he asked, just to keep up a converse
ton that seemed to be languishing.
Not at ALL" she answered not very
skillfully concealing a yawn-
You said you thought So"
Pardon me. l don't think you are
smoking too much"
Didn't you say that I'd die If /
didn't cut it down."
"Yes-that's what ! said'
1t took him long time to get it.
and then he was quite angry. :
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
CONSTIPATION

Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are unlike all 9TH
er laxatives or cathar-
tics. They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods. they
do not scour; they do
not gripe: they do not
weaken: but they dc
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Too Much for Him.

The elevator passed the homely
mans floor.
'-<~-54ere, boy" he cried. let me out on
the sixth. thought you knew that
was my floor
Excuse me, sab" replied the boy.
stopping the elevator and returning
20 the sixth floor, Il ought to know
your face. sab. but de trouble rs | have
20 remember 50 many of 'em, an
you's am SO complicated. sah."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Sure.

Don't you think that we should
have more elastic currency asked
the Old Fogy.
Its elastic enough" replied the
Crouch Why don't they make it
more adhesive?~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Compromise.

Senator Fletcher of Jacksonville.
apropos of he recent peace confer
ence in London, said:
Such conferences usually end in a
compromise. and the people con-
cerned depart homeward with sour
smiles.
A compromise. you know, has been
accurately described as an agreement
whereby both parties get what they
don't want"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

corrects constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are a tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves. They invigorate instead of weaken;
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it: they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
It. Price IS cents. All Druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
We've Done Our Share.

Woodby-Is there any money in
writing for the magazine?
Scriblins-Sure. The postal de
rartment is about half supported that
way.--3oston Transcript
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
rsr a1Irx.s roor-Easr-

the Antiseptic powder TO be shaken into the
shoes for tired, aching feet II takes the sting
out OF corns and bunions and makes walking
a delight Sold everywhere. csc. Refuse sub
stitutes For FREE trial package. address A.
s. oimsted. LIE Roy. y. Y. Adv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Peril of the Game.

Making love is dangerous. some
times"
'.ln what Way"
I've just heard about fellow who
inhaled so much talcum powder he
now chronic cough"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

Willing to have his neighbors think
he was fine musician, Brown install
ed a mechanical piano near front
window Of bis home, where he spent
hours each day pedaling out melodies
Your father is great piano player,
isn't he?" one of the neighbors re-
marked to Browns boy William one
afternoon Yep" replied william.
but it makes his feet awful sore.-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

She-When we are married, dear.
must have three servants.
He-Certainly. darling. But try to
keep each as long as possihle-St.
Louis Post
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Jumped the Track.

And Gems turned Niobe into a
stone"
Did they have motor cars in those
days, dad?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Just to Prove II.

Pa. what is undying love-"
That's the kind the gink has who
shoots himself dead when he is re-
jected."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01
Proof.

rs Isabel going to beauty doc
sory'
Cant you tell she is by the way
she is changing ccuntenancer
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

Its too bad that we have to eat
our first Thanksgiving dinner in a
restaurant but We have one thing to
be thankful for. We have each other"
Yes, you should be thankful"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-01

The love of money is the easiest
of al roots to cultivate.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-08-08
.ReelfOOt Lake
Now Owned
by State.
Last Legal Steps Complet.
ed With Re t urn of
VVTiLs of Possession.

The legal steps placing the
State Of Tennessee in possession
of Reelfoot Lake were completed
yesterday when the return Of
Sheriff j. E. French, Of Obion
county was made to the Supreme
court, certifying to the fact that
he had served the writs of pos
session issued out of the Su.
preme court and that the state
Is now in lawful possession OF
the celebrated lake.
This closes this celebrated
case over which there has been
bloodshed and lawsuits for q
number Of years and now the
citizens of the state can enjoy
the privileges of fishing and
hunting in its limits without mo
lestation from private individu.
lals. II acksonian Aug. 2.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-08-08
After the
Bell Wether.
Regular Senator J. Parks
Worley In dlcted by
Grand Jury for rlisap-
preparation of Money.

A message received at Knox.
vile from Tazewell states at the
tatter part of last week that the
Claiborn County Grand Jury had
returned true bill against
j. Parks Morley charging him
with transportation, This is
in connection with the back tax
fund that Olaiborn County is gu.
ing to recover 10 the Chancery
Court of Knox county.
j. II. s. Morrison and others
were summoned before the
Grand Jury in Claiborn county
last week and the jury reported
true bill in the case styled
State vs.. j. Parks Morley and
Roy A. Johnston, charging them
with misappropriation Of funds
that belonged to Claiborn coun-
ty. Some time ago j. n. s.
Morrison filed a bill in the Chan.
Gerry court of Knox county to re.
cover the county's part of the
back taxes that is alleged that
Morley and Johnston collected
for the American Association
(limited) tor back taxes amount.
ing to 1926, as given in the ties.
timony of G. w. Montgomery
before the Williams Legislative
Investigating Committee.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-08-08

The "Holy Synod" Of Russia,
whatever that isl seems to have
sat upon the Raptists, declaring
them to be "A sect especially
harmful to the State" The
Russians are Greek not Roman
Catholics, and are among the
most intolerant people in the
world which has been shown bv
the barbarons treatment Of the
Jews. The Russian Ministry OF
the Interior and Holy Synod
have perhaps taken the action
against the Baptists to prevent
the establishment Of . Baptist
Seminary in st. Petersburg, for
which purpose the Baptists
Worlds Alliance at Philadel.
phia, In, 1911, raised several
thousands dollars and appointed
two ministers TO seek permission
from the Emperor for the cree.
tion Of the buildings.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-08-08
]. w. Page.

James W. Page, Clerk Of the
County Court of Henderson
county, is naturally a candidate
for reelection, and being a Re-
publican, willingly takes his
chance in the Republican pri.
mary to be held on the 9Th of
September. Everybody knows
that Mr.. Page has made from the
first and is continuing to make
an excellent clerk of the county
court. he is a steady, sober,
citizen, a christian gentleman,
attends closely to the business
of the office, rendering willing
service and extending every pos.
sible courtesy to the people. He
asks your vote and your support
in the primary, with the promise
to keep right on making a good
and faithful servant so long as
the people may see fit to retain
him in their employ. In the
event that he does not get to see
you in person, Mr.. Page asks
that you consider your vote and
help in the primary most earn.
estly solicited.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-08-08
]. w. Dyer.

j. W. Dyer. Clerk of the Or.
cult Court Of Henderson county,
10 q candidate for reelection and
it affords US pleasure to present
his announcement to that effect
Ia this issue of the Progress. We
have been close enough to Mr.,
Dyer, Notwithstanding we differ
from him in politics, to know
that he is an honest and upright
man. good citizen and an off.
cial who strives to do his best in
filing the position and transact.
ing the business with which the
people have entrusted him. Mr.,
Dyer Is a plain man, does not
seek to secure the support of any
man except by the most honor
able means and if. he is again
honored with the nomination and
the Office, the people may be
sure their affairs, so far as he il
concerned, are in good hands
Personally We have the highest
regard for Mr.. Dyer and officially
We should not fear to trust hin
under any circumstances. II
the event he fails to see you il
person be asks that you conside
your vote and influence in tn,
primary earnestly solicited.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-08-08

JohhL. Sullivan, the Register
of Henderson county, is a new
Office holdertn'fhe county and..it
is our pleasure to say that 10 our
opinion "thespeople have never
employed more courteous, and
conscientious servant. He is so
situated that iths as advisable
for him to makesthe race for re-.
nomination and fe-election and
he takesstldlI gfethod Of present
ing hissclsifts 40 .aa many Of the
Republicans or The county as
may read The Progress.
J He submits willingly to the
primary to be held on Septem
Der 8, and il the choice Of the
Republicans of the county in
that primary he will make a
vigordns effort to. be elected in
Aqsnst vt Year. To Mr..
sdllivAnh politics some might
object, but to him as q courteous