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The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-07-22
Aladdin; or the Wonderful Lamp.
BY THE "FAT CONTRIBUTOR"

Aladdin was an Arabian night
who reached a high de gree, altho'
nothing but the son of poor tai
lor originally. Now, a man may
carry on the tailoring business
and get rich, and be yet mighty
poor tailor; but we are assured
that Aladdin's family were really
in reduced circumstances.
Aladdin was one of the most
careless, good-for nothing boys 1
ever knew. He wouldn't learn a
trade, unless it was to trade jack
knives, but loitered away the most
of his time on the streets. His
father worked himself up so be-
cause he couldn't make his son
work, that he died in a fit-the
only fit, as his customers said,
that ever came out of his shop
Then Aladdin became more indo-
lent than ever. Yet, as showing
the enduring love of a mother, al
though he nearly bored the life
out of her, she continued to board
him.
One day a travelling magician
came along and showed" in their
town. He saw Aladdin, took a
liking to him as suited his pur-
pose, and offered to take him trav-
cling with him, and if he wanted
to become magician he would
learn him to "magish." This just
suited Aladdin, who always wanted
to go with a circus, so he went.
They left the town that night on
foot (as magicians are often COM
PEELED to do when business is bad)
and proceeding in the direction of
the next,town, where, as the magi-
clan said, they were holding the
county fair, and a show would pay.
He had worked the fairs" and
knew.
But, instead of going there, he
led Aladdin into deep valley. Ar
rived at a rock, the magician, by
some magic spell (for he was a
capita, speller), opened a great
hole in the ground as though he
had been an earthquake, much to
the surprise and alarm of Aladdin.
Then the magician, facetiously re-
marking that it was fine opening
for a young man, ordered Aladdin
to descend and bring him GER
tain lamp he would find there,
threatening the direst penalties il
he failed to comply.
"Now, see here, old man." said
Aladdin, ''fun is fun, and I like
fun as well as anybody; but aint
this running it into the ground p
There being no help for it, he
descended, first receiving the ma.
gician's magic ring, together with
instructions. But wasn't it crue
to take Aladdin so?
It was a magic cavern, of course
and filed with fruits and vegeta.
bles, of the finest gold, as they
always are. He saw more gold
"turnips" than watch factory
could turn out in ten years; car.
70 is two-hundred and fifty carat'
fine; gold cabbages equal to an.
cabbages that have been made OF
the National Treasury, and dia
mond squashes worth none.
enough to squash all the indict
ments found by our united grant
juries. When he saw IN orchard
full of golden apples he exclaimed
Here's just old fruit, and filled
his pockets with them.
Finding the lamp, he returned
to the entrance of the cavern, an(
asked the magician to help hin
out.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-07-22

took on, OF course, as any boy ma
turally would under the circum-
stances, weeping and rubbing his
hands, but in doing so he rubbed
the magic ring, when an immense
Genie appeared.
"Who are you ?" said Aladdin.
"I am slave of the ring, replied
the Genie.
"What ring? Whiskey ring ?"
This rather offended the Genie,
as he was prohibitionist, and one
OF tho most reputable Genie under
ground. But he explained he was
compelled to do whatever the pos
SCISSOR of the ring required, sub
ject only to the Constitution of
the United States.
"Then get me out of this" said
Aladdin, "and take me home"
which the Genie did in less time
than it takes to write these lines,
set up the type, print the paper,
and put up the mails. He was
hungry, and his mother had no
thing in the house to eat. "But
here is the lamp you brought
home" said she. IL will clean it,
and perhaps it will bring some
thing" 1t did. 1t brought an
other member of the Genie family,
as she rubbed it, who announced
himself as "Slave of the Lamp
and said he followed the business
of waiting upon anybody who pos
sessed it. What did they wish?
Dinners for twol" shouted
Aladdin, as though he was IN a
cheap restaurant, with unbounded
credit. "And, mind you, give us
plenty of fresh vegetables-green
corn if you have got it." In an
instant banquet was spread be-
fore them of the richest descrip-
ton, and on plates of gold. From
that time they boarded in this
manner, Aladdin disposing of the
gold plate at pawnbroker's and
playing with the money at keno.
He just kept that Genie humping.
Probably no Genie that ever lived
was so overworked as this one
was. He wouldn't be at home in
his cavern an hour any time day
before Aladdin would rub the
lamp for something, when Mr.
Genie had to GIT, muttering as he
did, cay, there's the rubp Besides
bringing his meals to his room
| flor which he couldn't have the
privilege of even charging hin
extra) he had to fetch his morning
cocktail and black bis boots
What a degradation for borr
Genie-us!
At length Aladdin aspired t.
marry the Sultan's daughter, wh'
was very beautiful. His mothe
attempted to dissuade him from
| it. She reminded him that b.
was only the son of a poor tailor
and advised him to be conten
with some respectable seamstress
But he insisted, and actually in
duced the old lady to go to tn
Sultan and demand his daughter
hand in marriage for her son
which was very in sulting to tn
Sultan.
! Gold and diamonds did the bus
mess, however, as they do yet an
always will until there is a radica
change in valuations; and Aladdin
married the princess. He bull
her magnificent palace in on
night-or his Genie did-on
vacant lot owned by her father
that had a frontage of 100 feet o
the principal street, and was 20
feet deep. (The Sultan had re
i
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-07-22

|s.,, ,1ay In accounting to her
|iom W. ner Temporary absence
kleh.s 'Uclety' saidshe had been
;sa s';ns her wooden wedding,
Just marrieia blockhead j.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-07-22
,nvrRTISING RATES:

ADVERTISING RATES:
s.,.,.. Z, ncI spaoe) first insertion
4 s . sse5 subsequent insertion 20 cts ;.
y a sso Of ! square charged as a
Y 7 fI sa',are' nrless otherwise agreed
sh sq@ %..1. IA Personal nature, when
PPo9. ,.; Ss charged at double ratess.s
s.,,;on,l and Business Cards,
fI 0ae sonre, SO per year; two
auares, $780, .... .....
c.vn,,,Tss ANNOUNCEMENTS 30
!. .A sa.h must in every instance ac-
smpany the Opler'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
A BEAUTIFUL THOUGHT

A writer whose life has passed its
meridian, thus eloquently discourses
upon the speedy flight of time: "For-
ty years once seemed long and
weary pilgrimage TO make. 1t now
seems but a step; and yet along the
way are broken shrines, where thou
sand hopes wasted it to ashes. foot
steps sacred under their drifting dust,
green mounds where the grass is fresh
with the watering of tears; shadows
even which we could not forget. We
garner the sunshine of those years
and with chastened steps and hopes
push on toward the evening whose
signal light will soon be swinging
where the waters are still, and the
storms never beat"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
The Yellow Centaur Liniment

is adapted to the tough muscles. cords and flesh
of horses and animals IL has performed more
wonderful cures of Spavius. Strain. Wind
gals, scratches. Swceuy- and General Lame
ness, than all other remedies in existence Read
what the great fNpres>inan SAYS Of it:
NEW YORK, January. 1874
- Every owner of horses should give the CEN
TauR LiSIMENT IL trial. We consider it the Lest
article ever used in our stables.
u. Nj ARSH. Supt. Adams Ex. Stables, n \ .
''E. PLUfZ. Supt. U. y. FIX. Stables, n. Y.
'ALB'T s. OLlN, Supt Nat EN. stables. NY
MONTGOMERY ALA Ang II 1874
q GENrLEMEN,-I have used over one gross OF
Centaur Linimcnt. yellow wrapper. ON the
mules of my plantation. besides dozens oi the.
family Linimcnt for my negroes. I want to
purchase it ut the wholesale price AMI will
thank you TO snip me by Savannah steamer one
gross OF each kind. Mcssrs. A. n. stewart Y Co.
will pay your bill on presentation
Respectfully, JAMES DARROw''
The best patrons of the Liniment are FarrIers
and Veterinary Surgeons. 1t heals Calls
Wounds and POll-evil, remove; Swcllings and
is worth millions of dollars To Farmers Liv-
cry men stock growers. SheC and those
having horses or cattle.
These Linlments are warranted by the pro-
prietors. and ~ bottle will he given to any Far
rier or Physician who desires to test them.
sold everywhere.
LabratOry of j. B. Rose & Co.,
46 DEY ST. NEW YORK. ~ -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

THOSE who believe in the supernat-
ural may find some encouragement in
this coincidence touching the shock
ing death of young Mr.. Morse, son of
the inventor of the telegraph, which
is taken from the New Orleans Picay-
une, of the 10Th: "Immediately after
the death of Professor S. f. Il. Morse
in 1872, the illustrated journals pub
lished excellent engravings of the de. .
ceased gcntleman's picture. One o..
these was framed by Major Boyle, of
this city. and placad on the mantle
piece of his diningroom, W here it re-
mained undisturbed till Monday even
ing at s O'Clock, when it fell to the
floor with all extraordinary crash.
The Major picked up the pieces and
thought nothing more of the matter.
but OH Tuesday morning was amazed
and Mortified TO find chronicIed in the
papers the tragic death OF the son OF
that gentleman whose picture met
with go disastrous an accident.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
CEN TAUR
L[NIMEN rs,
White, for the Human Family.
Yellow, for Horses and Animals,

These Liniments are simply the wonder of the
world. The effects are little less than marvel
louS. yet there are some thing which they will
not do. They will not cure cancer or mend
broken bones, but they will always ailay pain.
They have Strengthened fingers. cured chronic
rheumatism of many years standing, and taken
the pains from terrible burns and scalis which
has never been done by any other article. =
The White Liniment is Tor the human fam
ily- 1t will drive Rheum atism, Sciatica and
Neuralgia from the system; cure Lumbago
Chillbains, Palsy. Itch. and most Cutaneous
Eruptions; it extracts frost from frozen hsnds
and feet, and the poison OF bites and stings
OF venomous reptiles; it subdues swe.lings and
alleylates pain OF ovcry kind.
For sprains or bruises it is the most potent
remedy ever discovered. The Centaur Lini-
ment Is use with great efficacy Tor Sore Throat
To"ihache, Caked Breasts. Earache. and
weak Back The following is but sample of
numerous testimonials:
"INDIANA HOME. JEFF. Co. NAV aS 1ST3
think 1t my duty to inform you that have
sunered much with swollen feet and ch rfls
have not been free from these swellings in
eight years Now am perfectly " ell thank
to the Centaur Liniment.i The t.inment oug ghi
to be applied warm. BENJAMIN BROWN
The proof is the trial. Tits reliable II is ht,,
dy II s cheap. and every family should have il
70 the sick aud bed-rdden. the halt and lame
to the wounded and sore. we say. - come and
be healed"
10 the poor and distr :ssed who have spent
their money for worthless medicines Il hottie
of Centaur Liniment v ill be given without
charge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
.CAST0RIA.

Is pleasant and perfect substitute. in all cases
for Castor Oil. Cast0rin is the result OF AN old
Physicians effort to produce. for his own prac-
tice, al effective lcatliartic. pleasant to the
taste and and free from gripping.
Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis,, Mass, sue
II purgative agent as pleasant to take as
honey, and which POSSESSES all the desirable
properties of Castor Oil
1t Is adapted to all ages but is especially roc
commended to mothers Ms 4 reliable remedy
for all disorders OF tie stomach and bowels Of
children. 1t Is certain, agreeable. absolutely
harmless. and cheap. It should be used for
wind collie, sour stomach, storms. costiveness
Group. &C.. then children can have sleep and
mothers may rest.
j. B. ROSE & CO., of 46 Dey Street, New
York. are the sole preparers of Castcria, after
DR.. Pitchers recipe. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03


Recue Scientfqae Of April |. 1876,
gives an eXtendedsaccOunt of the dis
covery of an ossiferous cave of the
polished stone age at Belfort, near
Cravanche, France. The cave belongs
TO the Jurassic period. The floor is
covered with stalagmites to which no
stalactites correspond, and they are
arranged in certain definite order,
are found i'm the depressions between
the stalagmites encased in the calcare-
GUS matter. This discovery is especial
ly valuable, because few sepulchres of
the polished-stone age have been
found as yet in Europe. ...f,a..t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

This standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.a
Its effects are as wonderful and
as satisfactory as ever. .e-3.fn
1t restores gray OF faded hair to
its youthful color. t.te,.o
It removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. 1t gives the head a
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
By its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and max
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
AS a dressing, nothing has been
found SO eflectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, nj. D., State As
sayer of Massachusetts, says, "The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and
/ consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
7d Price, One Dollar. I
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

farming at Cape GOOD Hope has
bought rancho in Almeda county,
Cal, and is intending 10 stock it as an
ostrich farm. The industry has prev
ed profitable in South Africa, and We
may perhaps expect before long to
grow our own ostriches. The indus
try is novel and shows the infinite
variety of employments profitable
here. s.a.E r
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

IT has been discovered that the Leg
islature of Ohio, in amending the
laws of fees and salaries of county
officers, last winter, repealed the act
of March %, 1875, so that there is
now no provision for compensation
to the county auditors and treasurers
elected since that date.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

GENTILEs declare that the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
which as millions of property in Salt
Lake City, only pays So tax.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
Buekinghana's Dye
EoR The WHISPERS.

FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other un-
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at discretion. 1t is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and elfectually produces a per-
manent color, which will neither
rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL & CO.,
-. NASHUA, N. H.
Sold BY all Druggists, and Dealers In xsd!siass.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
HOUSE PAINTING!
G.. w. RHODES

Is prepared to do all jobs in til, line of House
Painting i'll neat and workma like manner
and at prices to suit the times.
All orders addressed To him a NEW MIL
Attention. S99-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
FGR SALE Or RENT!

A HOUSE and two acres of land on South
a. Prospect Street. Ravcnna- Good Fruit.
Well and Cistern w atcr the premises All
II good order. For terms, apply to Mr.. ELISHA
BRIGHAM. L. p GARRErr.
Ravenna, March 81, 1S10
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

PENNSYLVANIA has spent SS,COO,OO9
for soldiers orphans since the war.
CONNECTICUT only averages hang
ing once i'm five years.
SIxTY-Two thousand buffalo robes
will be sent East from Benton, Mon
tana, this fall. .g tr4 .=lf.
LONDON has 1.116 schools, costing
So 30,S7491, and last year 2SS 497 pu-
pills attended them -af
THERE was coined in the San Fran
| cisco mint during the year ending
June 30, $50 9S9, 500, of which S27 ,033 :
| 600 was in gold coin. This is the
largest annual coinage of any mint in
the United States.
In 1875 the United States had in OPP
Grafton II 65S miles otIailroad, costing
81, SOS 2US, $50. and earning SOB, ,329,-
TOS year. They transported that year
over 200, ,00O, 600 tons, and passengers
numbering more than five times tie
population of the country.
The canopy which it is proposed to
erect over the statue of Byron will be
supported either by Ionic or Corin
THAN columns based upon a marble
floor. 1t will probably be cascd with
granite and lined with pure white
marble. The cost will be about $780,,
COO ~. .1.'..'''
GoING fishing, says the Republican
of Holmes County. Ohio: Five boys
took all of Friday to catch fish. They
tramped about fifteen miles, imbedded
hook in most undesirable part for
hooks in one of the party, had fight
in which one boy lost three teeth, and
another two, lost their lines, also a
straw hat. They were eight hours.
| Net results OF the trip: One fish,
three black eyes, five stone bruises
and small assortment of blisters. This
is part of the boasted civilization of
the nineteenth century!
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

we are prepared to offer our customers. word
to the wise is suiGcient-Dut prepared to
show very many which we have not space to
mention.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03

You cannot convince q dog with a
string of fire-crackers attached TO his
tail that the American republic is a
complete success.
THERE are only two gallons of whis-
ky per year manufactured for each ill.,
habitant of the United States, and it's
a clear case that somebody's got to GO
without.
THERE are AZ, 10000 pins made in
this country every year, and yet a
Connecticut woman complained be-
cause her boy swallowed few dozen
DTRING the recent tornado two
PennsylyanIa boys were up in n tree
stealing cherries. The tornado carried
off the cherry tree, and neither the
boys nor the tree have been seen since
Moral: Never tell lie.
MAMMA" asked precocious
youDgstcr at the tea-table the other
evening, after long and yearning
gaze towards q plate of doughnuts,
'.mamma, do you think 1 could stand
another of those fried holesI" She
thought he could.
I'VE got another, my dear" said Mr..
Dorkins, as he hurried into the house.
fIf you were on the top OF Trinity
Church spire on the back of a goose,
how would you get DOWN." Mrs.
Dorkins thought she'd jump down,
slide down the lightning rod fly down
on the back of the goose. fall down,
and then gave it up. why, if you
wanted to get down, you could pick
it off the goose" ssid Mr.. Dorkins,
exultingly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-03
TO those sm aOa,.. of Carpets,

we confidently ask only an inspection of OUR
already immense stock, to which ADDITIONS
are daily arriving, comprising far the largest
assortment ever brought into Portage County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-03
COndensec Locals.

Mrs.. Brooks. who resides on Delaware ave
rue, between NJ and y streets, IS the mother
of three healthy boys, born yesterday.
The President to-day signed the act revis-
1ng ard amending the various acts eStaO-
bsbing and relating To the reform school in
Tie District OF Columbia.
The costly set of harness "a NJ al for at St.
Bomtnick's fair last week was won by Miss
Maggie Stafford. the daughter OF MI John
q stafford, and was by her presented TO the
Rev. Father Fortune, pastor OF 81. DOmi-
hicks church.
Yesterday afternoon a woman set 8fioat a
story that an infant had been thrown into q
sewer trap at the corner OF Rhode Island
avenue and 10th street northwest, and soon
and a search was made, but no baby was
found.
Yesterday afternoon. IN the Criminal
Court, Judge Macarthur, Emma Williams,
1be COlOred girl convicted of granddaughter
ID having, ON the Sth of January last, given
birth TO an infant. which she took to a Gel ar,
concealed, and left to die, was sentenced to
Two years imprisonment in the Albany PEN
1teDtiaTy.
The inaugural address Of the summer ses-
sion OF the medical department OF George
Town University was delivered last evening
NJ O'Clock by DIR. y. j. Murphy, lecturer on
diseases OF the genitO- urinary organs. DR..
Noble Young, president of the medical fac
Elty, introduced the lecturer.
The May term OF the Circuit Court will be
convened by Judge Humphreys on Monday
next, Sth instant, and the cslendars-general
and appeal-will be called, and all cases will
will be set apart for the trial of appeal cases,
commencing on Tuesday with an assign
ment of twenty cases, continued from day
10 day for the first week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-03
ALEXANDRIA.

FELL IN a FIT.-A crowd was collected at
the st. Asaph street depot ABOUT half past
one O'Clock 10 day by the falling IN a Il; Of q
gentleman named Mcclellan, who is an in
surance agent in Washington. In falling he
struck his head against the railroad track,
and as he had strong commissions, col tinued
TO strike IL, until Mr.. ID. @ Thompson, who
witnessed his fall, ran ont, and procuring
the services OF two negro men, had him car
Tied TO DR.. Sta0ler's drug store, where the
necessary medical attendance was rendered
him. He soon recovered his Consciousness,
and mis- Injuries consist of a few severe cuts
on the head, received in ia ling Gazette, ID
SENSATION AT FALLS CHURCH.-Falls
Church has its horrors with its more preten-
tiOus neighbors. Yesterday as T. T. Fowler,
station agent at West Falls Church, w. 4 o.
railroad, was fishing In his well for the
bucket that had become detached aud fallen
in, he brought TO light the body of white
infant about three months old, with a rock
attached, which had been used as a weight
10 sink the body. The body had been In the
well for some time. About a month ago q
female tramp with couple ofsmall children
was loafiDg around the station the greater
portion of day, and the suppOsition is that
The child found is one of those she had with
her. j. j. Moran, mayor, held an Inquest
to-day on the body.
FIsH.-Receipts of 1 600 shad at al6aS Il. 80
per hundred, 80 900 herring at Sl2aS12.15 per
thousand; rock and perch, none arriving
Mammal ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-03
GEORGETOWN.

THE REVIVAL The meeting was CON
ducted last evening py the Rev. Richard
Norris, who spoke In his usual earnest and
stirring manner. Comm enctng with this
evening these services will be held at the
Dumbarton Street M. E. Church. where they
began under the charge of Messrs. Mung and
Wolf
CONCERT AND ExHIBITIoN.-The Con-
gress Street NJ. p Sabbath School are going
to have big time at the Curtis school
building this evening, a concert, exhibition
and Centennial Tea Party. The popular Prof.
Z. b. Hay will be on hand. See ad.
DON'T FoRGET that to morrow is the last
day OF the May festival at Forrest Hall.
1MPRovEMENT.-W.F. Gibbons & Co, the
popular Bridge street dry goods merchants,
have just put large new front In their store,
No. 100 Bridge street, and are now prepared
with Increased facilities in way OF room aud
new spring stock TO please everybody. See
their advt of low prices.
GRANNY canal-Boat VIM. Ridar, with
loco bushels corn and 500 bushels wheat
consigned TO Hartley & Bro; boat Thomas
T.. ThTasher, with 200 bushels corn and 15C
bales hay TO ii. M. Talbot; boat Joel Charles
with "a barrels -four 10 j. G. and j. NJ
Waters.
FIsH.-Herrings are bringing 10 day sil
per Geo. shad S1s per 100