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The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-09-30
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The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-09-30

Now is a good tame for people
to attend to their late gardens.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-09-30
OUR RADIX LETTER.
NEW YoRK, Sept. 4, 1876.

| Editor CHRONICLE
In my communication this time
[ will neither enter into politics
or strive to show the relative status
of the aspirants for the White
House. l would much rather take
into consideration the rings and
,nonopolies that exist here, to the
injury of the poor, and will be
happy to chronicle matters like thu
bursting up of the monopoly il
coal, which is enclosed. Ny lei
ters to you will be of light char
acter, and knowing the beauty,
refinement and taste of the ladies
Of Red River Valley, among whom
your neat little CHRONICLE circu-
iates, in 10y weekly letter will
give the fashions of Gotham.
which are the bon ton OF Paiis.
My subsequent letters will b.
OF more interest to your readers.
out l now commence with the
COAL BUSINESS.
/ am gla,. this week to chronicle
the breaking down OF the great
coal combination which TOR four
years has monopolized the trade,
III anthracite coal, controlled It's
mining and transportation, and
regulated the prices for the coun-
try to suit its own convenience.
The stringency of the times ha.
been squeezing various of the
members of this ring, which IL
mainly composed CT railroad cor
porations for some months, and at
last brought such pressure Old
them that carrying their share of
the rings load became too great u
burden. The results were increas-
ingly frequent secret breaches oil
agreement in the cutting of prices,
and now the whole thing has fall
en- to pieces by its own weight. It
is therefore q ray of sunshine
thrown upon the prospect of the
approaching winter that fuel will
be within the reach Of more peu-
Pile than Tor years past.
The most unpleasant thing is
about mosquitoes tney being
worse here at present than thew
are III any swamp in Louisiana.
Now is the season when the New
Jersey marshes and Long Island
sands breed these vampires so
large that many OF them have to
take the ferryboat to get across to
this city. This may seem little
strange or even exaggerated TO
parties residing at distance, but
all such must remember that it is
q newspaper man duty to tell the
whole truth unflincbiDgly, even
though ne thereby jeopardizes his
reputation for strict veracity. Still
/ should be sorry to have even one
of Your readers lose confidence in
me. SO 1 will try and neutraiiz,
any i'll effect which might result
from the above statement by re-
peating ore which was told me in
confidence this morning by a friend
of mine, also a journalist. This
statement, which was made under
oath that is, accompanied by con-
siderable profanity runs as fol-
lows: My friend relates, that Oh
retiring to bed last night after the
few glasses of beer his physician
prescribes as a tonic, he sunk at
once into a refreshing slumber.
But few minutes had elapsed,
however, when he was reused to
semi-conscious condition by feeling
something walk over his chest
Surprising it only to be the dog he
made a pass at it. which caused
the weight to be removed, but
which started a peculiar noise
something like a steamboat whis-
81
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,R. uRIAH RILEY

DR. URIAH RILEY,
NTH an experience of fifteen years
IL the treatment of diseases INCL
dsm to this country, offers ms proies-
siolai services to the cirizens OF Coiiax
sDpurrounding country. at about one
bali TIE usual Prices.
20 Obstetrics and diseases of females
speciality.
lH- Once and residence at Mirabeau.
tns, mile below Coiisx. Grant parish, La
yal-6ai
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-09-30

Section 81. Be 1t further en-
scted, etc, That if any person mp
IN any false representation, or by
the production of any forged, false
or spurious naturalization certIf-
cate, or upon any such certificate
not duly issued according to the
acts of Congress; shall cause his
name to be placed, or shall attempt
to have his name placed upon any
book of registration for election
purposes, or UPON any list Of quail
lied electors, authorized or re-
quired to be made by any law Of
this State, or shall vote or attempt
to vote at any election. every such
person on conviction thereof shall
be adiaIse'l guilty of misde-
ineanor, and shall be sentenced to
imprisonment for u term Of MT
less than twelve mouths; and ev-
cry person who SD Ill aid or abet
any other person in such false rep
resentation or attempt, shall on
nviction thereof, be adjudyed
guilty of mis.lemeanor, and suf-
terra like penalty.
Sec 80. Be it further enacted,
etc, That if any person shall frau
dulently alter, add to, deface or
destroy any list of voters made out
or posted, as directed by this act,
or any book of registration, or
Tear down any poster or notice, or
remove the s'sfne from the place
where it has been fixed or deposit
eel. for amy Improper purpose. the
person SO offending shall he deem
Ell guilty of misdemeanor, and,
on conviction thereof, shall be
punished by fine not exceeding
live hundred nor less than one
one hundred dollars, and by i'm
prlsounent for not more than
twelve nor less than three months,
at the discretion OF the court.
Signed: CHAs. ". LOWELL,
Speaker Of he House of Reps.
oigned: q. @. ANTOINE,
1t. Gvy. aud Pres't of tue Senate.
Approved July "a. 1871.
Signed: WILLIAM p. KELLOGG,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
WILLIAA WEEKS,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
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|W J. DUFFY.
BLACKSMITH AND HORSEsHOER.
Coifax, La.

a; ; 4: ]: !: q. !: ]. @
|saallke manner. The XIAN NW
s@S. aye our country farmers is re-
''i'y solicited. vol noltf
n. .as undersigned would also inform
|n,;ssas1 e,'s OF Grant and adjoining
Ed a.. 'hat he has permanently loca,
|ks,l mere and will carry on the Wood
\, ng business, in CONNECTION with
s,~;,.s1 my : fo'ge. Buggies aud wagons
~ n MI P,ews stocked, and everything
i,tiss my line attended tn, and salts,
Cels' saaranteed j. I. LOTION.
WAX, Aug. s6-6m.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
On n Bum.

Celia Gum and Belle Hamilton are la
dies OF color, who on Wednesday night
took into their capacious stomachs so
much corn juice that they become very
much beside themselves. They paraded
the streets, ready 10 bounce anybody or
anything that offered offence, and finally
they met Callie Craveur, also a colored
lady, and after tongue fight. went to
hair pulling. The ire OF Celia and Belle
was thoroughly aroused, and they lever
let up on Callie until they had worn
themselves entirely out. Callie went be-
tore Squire Comings and swore out a
warrant against her prosecutors, and
placed it in the hands OF Deputy Sheriff
John Sheehan. That gentleman called
on Celia for the purpose of conductin
her to the tribunal Of justice, but found
that after she had got through belabor-
ing Callie, she tell off the sidewalk and
broke her right leg. which compelled hei
| to take to her bed. Belle Hamilton wa,
also very much indisposed after her task
and could not accompany the officer, and
he concluded to postpone the trial until
| both had been restored TO health.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
Madame Reutz MinstreIs

An exchange in speaking OF this
troupe says;
The performance at the opera house
last evening was witnessed by an audi.
ence that filled every inch ofspace in our
beautiful temple OF amusement. The
performance was entirely different from
any other that has taken place there, and
IN that respect had the advantage OF all
Others. There was freshness, piquancy,
and variety in the whole affair That made
it relishable and pleasing. while the vo-
cal and instrumental music was capital.
While it seems almost unjust TO allude
to any particular artistic in the group, we
cannot forbear mentioning the 'end men
-Messrs. Phillips and Roach-whose
clean-cut witticisms would have made
old centennial himself ache with laugh
ter; the dog Jack plays a conspicuous
part, and was the most laughable negro
sketch we ever witnessed.
1.-The Can Can stripped of all oSjec-
tionable features, was presented with
cOnsummate taste and skill. While II
was spicy, there was nothing lewd OF
vulgar in IL. and the vast audience sig
nitied their approval by manifestations
unmistakable. In word, Madame
Rentz's female minstrels give full bill
and the performance Is iirst-class. They
conduct themselves as ladies and gentle
men should, and have created such q
| name In st. Joe as will always insure
I them hearty welcome"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
COMM ERCIAL.

CAIRO, His, Nov. 10th, 1876.
The weather in this section for the past
four days has been cold and cloudy. The
rivers are about on stand, and trade
is moderately fair. The Mississippi Gen.
trail incline opposite this city having been
repaired. freights are again going over
that road as heretofore. Business has
been very quiet in all its branches, and
until some settlement OF political affairs
in the south have been brought about, it
will remain so.
The flour market is very quiet. There
has been decline OF twenty-five cents
per barrel on all grades. in New Orleans.
Stocks In the hands OF merchants here are
good. with the exception of low grades,
which are yet scarce. The demand for
the latter is good. There would be de.
mand for grades at all kinds at reduc-
ton of twenty-five cents, but dealers are
unwilling to come down.
There is no change in the hay market,
except that the receipts for the past four
days have been much more liberal as to
choice, and there is now fair stocks OF this
grade. Common hay is plenty and dull.
The demand for choice seems to have be-
come less active also.
The supply OF corn is hight, while the
demand continues fair. There is no
change in prices. There has been an ac-
tive demand for oats since our last re-
port, and the market has been almost en-
tlrely cleaned out. The demand is yet
good and prices are firm.
Meal and bran are quiet. 2he demand
at New Orleans, which caused the rise
there on meal, was only temporary, and
it has again fallen back to the old figures.
Bran is plenty and dull.
The market is overstocked with COM
| mon butter for which there is no sale.
Choice is scarce and In good demand. No
eggs are coming into market, and there
is an urgent demand for them at 20 cents
per dozen.
The weather is cool, aud poultry is in
good demand. Old hens are worth 50,
young chickens 81 %. Turkeys arc
coming in slowly, and bring from Sc TO
50. Live ducks are selling at 81 1902
dead, 81 Is. Quails are IN good demand
at 81.
Choice apples in large sized barrels are
in good demand. Common are very
| dull.
Potatoes and onions are plenty and
dull at prices quoted below.
| MARKET.
HSy-Our friends should bear in mind
that the prices here given are only for
sales from first hands In round lots. In
filling orders and for broken lots II Il
necessary to charge an advance over
these figures. 90
FLOUR.
Low grades are scarce and in good de-
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
Mortgage sale.

Whereas Emily Holmes of the City Of Cairo
county of Alexander, and State Of Illinois, BY
her certain mortgage deed, duly executed, &C .
knowledged and delivered, bearing date the
seventh day of october. A. D., 1873, and re
corded in the recorders Office of said county OF
Alexander, in volume (book) ~ on page 81,
did convey unto the unders igned, his heirs ana
assigns as MORTGAGE, the following described
property. situate in the City of Cairo. county
of Alexander. and state Of Illinois, to-wit:
Lot numbered twenty-five t25) In bloc' mum
bered hfty-one on in the City of Cairo aforc-
said. which said mortgage was made to secure The
payment Of one certain promissory note of the
said Emily Holmes, bearing even date with said
mortgage, for the sum of I've hundred dollars
payablein two years after dat, to the order
OF the undersigned, with interest AZ the rate OF
ten per cent, per annuTn, until paid And
Whereas default has been made in the pay
ment of said note, and interest. Now therefore
public notice Is hereby given tnat On the 2sth
day of November \. %, ls76, AT eleven . 'clock
m, at tho west door OF the court house, i'm the
City Of Cairo, county OF Alexander.
and State. Of Illinois, shall sell al
public sale 10 thu highest bidder for
cash, the said mortgaged premises and all
benefit of equity Of redemption of the said
Emily Holmes. her heirs, executors, admins
traitors, or assigns therein, pursuant 10 The pow
ers and pro- visions in the said mortgage con-
tanned. ROBERT IL CUNSTSGHAM.
CAIRO. H.. Oct. Z6d 1875, Mortgage
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The Iron Trail

A spicy sketch, descriptive of a trip
over the Atkinson, Topeka and Santa
Fe railroad, the beauties, scenery and
pleasure resorts Of the Rocky Mountains,
by "Nym Crinkle," the musical and
dramatic critic OF the New York World,
sent free on application, together with
the San Juan Guide, maps and time Ia
bles of this new and popular route from
Kansas City and Atkinson to Pueblo,
Denver, and all points in Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona and the San Juan Mines.
The finest line OF Pullman sleepers on the
continent between the Missouri river and
the Rocky Mountains without change.
Special round trip tourists tickets from
the Missouri river to Denver at $50, good
to stop off at all points. Address,
III. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Ag'to
Topeka, Kansas.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
For Sale AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Resi-
hence Property

The property known as the Mckenzie
residence, situated on lots 80 and 81, and
- and lG, block SO, in the city of Cairo,
fronting 30 feet Oh Filth street and 80 feet
on Sixth street. now occupied by ID. l..
Davis, will be sold at public auction on
Saturday, November 18th, lS1G, at ten
o'clock am, on the premises. This is
one of the most desirable residences in
the APPROXIMATIONS, in gAd repair,
supplied with gas. and title perfect.
This property may be purchased at
private sale prior to 18th inst, by appli-
cation to Samuel T. " heller, where alb
stract OF title may be seen. Terms OF
sale-Sl 800, cash in hand; balance on one
years time with six per cent interest.
Deferred payment secured by deed Of
trCst on premises.
WINTER Il STEWART,
ll-3-dtd Auctioneers.
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lsCurVa1 Items.

Judge Birds police court vas as DIR,
as punk yesterday.
The weather continues cloudy and cool
and business is quiet.
The Alexander county bank l- putting
down new sidewalk.
Sheriff Irwin is after the delinquen,
personal taxpayers again.
Madame Rentz, with her troupe OF fc.
male Ministries, comes next.
Capt. John Poore is rushing hi. house
on Eleventh street up az rapidly as pos.
sible.
Dan Hartman's store is one of the neat
est and most complete establishment. in
Southern Illinois.
The city jailor was out with the chain
gang yesterday, Kidding the street cross
ings OF the mub.
Pecans and hickory nuts are coming
into market by the wagon load. AMI sell.
ing for mere song.
Jack Breean, one Of the employees on
the Mississippi Central railroad, had one
OF his fingers cut of yesterday evening
This is splendid weather for duck hunt.
ing. The sportsmcn of Cairo spend much
| of their time about the lakes opposite
the city, in Kentucky.
Nobody should go to church, or public
meeting, hacking away and disturbing
the preacher or orator with their cough
Use DR.. Bulls cough syrup at once; il
only costs % cents bottle.
There will be another rehearsal Of
"Mother Goose" at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Gallagher tomorrow
night. and an attendance OF those inter
ested is earnestly requested.
Vlckers is still in the comfy Jail await
ing a preliminary examination. The
prosecution is ready for the hearing, but
there is something unsettled in the mat
ter OF the fee Of the lawyers who are to
| defend the prisoner.
We understand that several of the most
| prominent ladies and gentlemen in this
city will be taken into the Church of the
Redeemer one week from next Sunday
The Rev. McClaren, of Chicago, bishop
of the diocese OF Illinois. will be here anC
administer the rite OF confirmation.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17

WHEREAS, Maria Roberts. of the County Of
Alexander and state OF Illinois, by her certain
trust deed, or sale mortgage, duly executed, ac-
knowledged and delivered, bearing date the 18th
day of August, \. ID. , $50, and recorded in the
Recorder's Office Of Alexander county, in the
State of Illinois, in book of sale mortgages at
page $50, did convey unto Orsemas Greeney as
trustee, all the following described premises,
situated in the county of Alexander and State OF
Illinois to.wit: The southwest fractional part
of section twenty-five (25) township seventeen
10, range two ~ west; also the southeast frac-
ionai part of section twenty-siX l2G), In town
ship seventeen ~, IN range two t2) west, TO Sc
cure the payment of a promissory note for the
sum of one hundred and siSty-eight dollars, eX-
ecuted by the said Marin Roberts, and payable to
the order of the said Orsemas Greenley and
whereas, II Is provided IN and by SAID trust
deed, that in case of default in the payment of
the said promissory note, or any part thereof,
according to the tenor and effect of said note,
then, on application OF the legal holder Of said
| note. IL should and might be lawfnl for the un-
dersig Ied Orsenus Greenley to sell and dispose
of the said premises, and all the right. title benz
eft and equitF of redemption of said Maria
Roberts, or her heirs and assigns therein at pub
lie auction, at the west door Of the court house,
in the city OF Cairo in the county Of Alexander
and state of Illinois, for the highest and best
| price the same will bring in cash after having
| advertised such sale thirty days in any newspa-
| per al that time published in the said city OF
Cairo and 10 make, execute, and deliver to the
purchaser or purchasers at such sale, coed and
| sufficient deed or deeds of conveyance for the
| premises sold, and out of the proceeds of such
sale to pay all costs and expenses incurred in ad
| vertising and selling said premises, including
| attorneys fees, also the principal and interest
| on said note and, whereas, default has been
! made in the payment of the said note, principal
| and interest; now. therefore, public notice Is
| hereby given, that in pursuance Of said sale
mortgage, and by virtue of the power and au-
| thority TO me granted in and by the same, and
by virtue of the statute of the state, l. the under
| signed. will. on Friday, the 18th day OF Nov, 4
| D., 1876, at O'Clock, p M, at west door ofth'
court house, in the city OF Cairo sell and dispos,
| OF the premises above and in said trust mort
gage deed de- cribed, and all therght, title, ben
eft and equity Of redemption of the said Mar
Roberts. her heirs or assigns therein, at pubIi
auction, for the highest and best price the sam
VIII bring in cash
ORsEMAS GREESLEY, Mortgage.
LlNEGAR 81 LANSDEN. ATT Tor Mortgage
| Oct. Il, ls16.-3Od
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Mother Goose Qneratta.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 2lst, at s
o'clock pm, will be presented at the
residence Of Chas. Gallagher. Esq, tor
the benefit OF the Church OF the Re-
deemer, the comic operatta OF Mother
Goose, to which the public generally
are cordially invited. The little folks es-
pecially, who are supposed to be better
acquainted with Mother Goose than their
elders, will enjoy making the personal
acquaintance of their faithful friend.
Come one, come all, without further in
vitation. Admission - cents.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
A Card 10 the Public.

On the 10Th inst, the undersigned will
assume the general management of the
"palatial" fremont House in Chicago,
where he hopes to meet all Of his old
patrons, friends, acquaintance, and the
travelling public generally. Especially
will he be pleased to meet all who may
visit Chicago from Cairo, to whom he
will extend cordial welcome. We have
leased the st. Charles for a term of years
TO L. Il. Egnew, Esq, OF Cincinnati,
who took possession on the lst day OF
November. Mr.. Egnew is gentleman
OF large hotel experience, which he will
at once put in active operation at the St.
Charles. The building will Immediately
undergo complete and thorough reno
walton. The bedrooms will be return
ished with new and modern furniture,
and the entire house greatly improved in
all its appointments. The hotel will
continue to be kept in trst-class style,
and second to none outside the city OF
Chicago. We trust Mr.. Egnew in max
ing these extensive repairs will secure
the hearty cooperation of the merchant;
and citizens of Cairo, and as far as posi-,
bic their patronage-so that the St
Charles may in the future, as in the past
he source OF pride aud credit to the
city of Cairo. Respectfully,
ll-ll-Gt JEwETT WILCOX.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
GhristnnRs Presents.

Brackets, brackets Call Immediately at
Variety Bracket House, just opened.
Designs entirely new from 25c. up. Ladies
toilet brackets, hat racks, paper and card
receivers, slipper cases, match safes, etc.
Rustic frames. plain walnut, or mixed
woods, all work put up in four different
styles. Beautiful heavy moulding frames.
Orders taken for all odd sized rustic
frames, beautiful photograph frames, oval
racks, etc., all at bottom prices, Com
mercial avenue, opposite city shoe store,
Mrs. Swander's old store. Agents wanted.
Nov. lJ,-2w*
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
FORLEASE OR SALE.
Lands, in tracts to suit, near Cairo.
Picture Framing.

We have this day sold to Mr.. 4. {
Ford the entire lot Of moulding tools
ETC.. Of the picture framing department
OF the Bulletin. All orders for frames
etc, should be sent 10 him or left at
this Office. We bespeak Tor HIM the lib
crafty OF patronage that has been be
slowed upon Va. His assortment OF
moulding i. complete, prices beyond
competition and he guarantees satisfac-
ton In all cases.
Cairo. Oct 10, 1876.
If CAiRo BULLETIN Co.
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sheriff. q Nntn.

Iiy virtue OF an execution 10 medirected by the
clerk of the Circuit Court Of Alexander County in
the State Of Illinois, in favor of Daniel s. Davie
administrator. de boni. non of James j. Provo,
deceased, for the use of Levi NJ. Davie, and
against W lillian II. Sandusky. have levied up
on the toliowisg described property, situated in
the city OF Cairo, County of Alexander, and State
Of Illinois, TO wit: Lot numbered thirty C}0) in
Block numbered forty five 10, "a the property
of the said William IL. Sandnsky, which shall
offer at public sale at the southwest door Of the
court house in the city OF Cairo, in said county
on the Eighth day OF December, a. d., ls76, al
the hour Of eleven o'clog., a m, for cash Ia
satisfy said execution.
ALIEN. IL. IRWIN, Sheriff.
Cairo, Ills. Nov. j., l~1G. did
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-11-17
Good Work ,

Capt. Reese Dugan is hard at work
with the Eckert blowing out Jackson
rock at the Grand Chain, and before a
great while he hopes to have this danger
Gus obstruction to navigation entirely de-
stroyed. Already many large pieces OF
this rock have been blown out, couple
day and Phillips whari-boat.