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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

There was once upon time a
good little dwarf named Try, who
was SO powerful that ha overcame
almost everything he attempted,
and yet he was small aud ill-favor-
ed, and people laughed when they
were told of bis wondrOus powers
But the tiny Inau was SO kind at
heart. and loved SO much to serve
his unfortunate aud despondiug
brethren. that he would go and beg
of those who knew him better to
intelcede for him, so that he might
be allowed to help them out of
their tronble; aud when once he
had made them happy by his noble
deeds, they no longer despised hmm
or drove him from them with
sneers, but loved BIN as their near
est friend. Yet, the only4 retarn
this good dwarf sought for all his
services was, that when they hear,il
of any one who waut a helping
hand, they world say good word
in his favor, aud recommend them
to ftff
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

Every thing goes wrong" says
an Illinois farmer, wiping his eyes.
"The grasshoppers cum, the hired
man broke his leg, wife died. the
barn burned, and I've rid for three
days and can't find woman who
wants to marry" soy Z
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

Peter Van Dyke. an old chap,
who died in New Hampshire the
other day, worth $4,000 in cash,
requested in his will that "no one
should shuttle and shed crocodile
tears at his funeral, but cover him
over and then hurry home to fight
over his money!" ..f4.s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09
THE w ORLD
aAt~ FOR 1879 81, I'D

The New York World for 1873,
Daily, Semi Weekly and Weekly.
will be found to be the cheapest and
best newspaper published in the
United States. 1t will be printed
IN an improved form with new TYNE
upon the best paper, and no expense
or labor will lie spared to maintain
in it every department ut the higb-
est possible standard, and to com
mend it in all respects to the conf
dence and APPROVAL of the best
classes In the community without
regard to political opinions or reli-
gious differences. lsfL
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09
The Little Folks Column.
The Little Cuiprit.

40
School had begun. The boys
and girls were in their places, and
the master was hearing them spell (;
when all at one there came soft,
low knock at the door. ts
"Come in!" said the master; and
little clearly dressed girl, about
six years old, STOOD upon the
threshold, with downcast eyes.
She held out before, her as if
trying to hide behind it, a satchel,
SO large that it seemed hard to de-
eide whether the child had brorgt
it, or it had brought the child, and
the drops on her cheeks showed
how she had been running. ia
"Why, Kate !" cried the school
master, why do you come so late !?
Come here to me, little culprit. 1t
is the first time you have been late.
What does it mean ?"
Little Katie slowly approached
him, while her chubby face grew
scarlet. I'll had TO pick berries"
she faltered, biting her stained
lips.
20 Katiel said the master, rails
ing his fore6nger, shat is very
strange. You had to? who then,
told You to?"
Katie still looked down; and her
face grew redder still.
"Look me In the face" said the
master gravely. "Are you telling
me the truth ?"
Katie tried to raise her brown
eyes to his face; but alb the con-
seriousness of guilt weighted her
eyelids like lead. She could not
look at her teacher; she only shook
her curly, head.
"Katie," said the master kindly,
"you were not sent to pick berries,
you ran into the woods to pick
them for yourself. Perhaps this
is your first f;,lsehood, as it is the
first time you have been late at
school. Pray God that it may be
your last. e eae .4b.e 81
COB, OH broke forth the little
culprlt "the neighbor's boy, Fritz,
took me with him; aud the berries
tasted SO good that staid too
long" ~
Tue other children laughed; but
q motion OF tue masters hand re-
stored sile0ce, aud, turning to
Katie, he said, "Now, my Child, for
your tardiness you wall have 4
black mark, and go down one in
your class, but, Katie, for the false
hood you will loose your place iii !
my heart, and | cannot love you SO |
much. But l will forgive you, If |
on will go stand III the corner for
4 quarter of an hour p
The child burst into.a food OF |
tears. aud sobbing ont, 81 d rather
90 stand IN the corner" went there
Instantly, and turned her dear lit
lie face to the wall. lf3 ~
In few minutes the master
jailed her, aud, as she came run
ing to him, he said: "W:ll You
promise me, Katie, never again to
'ay what is not true?"
"Oh, yes, 1 will try will try
lever, never do it again" was tue
,ontrIte answer.
Then the master took up the
'osy little thing, and set her on his
lnee, and said "Now, my dear
ibid, l will love you dearly. And, III
on are ever tempted to,say what
S not true, think how ii would
,rieye your old teacher if he knew
t, and speak the truth Tor his
AXE" g.fi 81 -e .fr3 81
"Yes, Yes y cried the child, her
title heart overlooking with re-
and, throwing her arms
round the masters neck, she hug {
ed him aud sa,d asaIn, "ies, yes |"
From the Chairman
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

&C.. out Of The wayl what are
you good tor ? SAID cross old man
to i.I;'e bright-eyed urchin, who
happened 10 siand in his way.
Tee little fellow, as be STEPPED to
one side, replied very gently.
"Tbay make men out of such things
as we are" II h. o. 1sas.I :
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09
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NEW YORK.
1873

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

A helping word, to one in trou-
bic is like switch on a railroad
track-butan inch between wreck
and smooth rolling prosperity. ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

TERMS-P0STAGE PREPAID
Daily and sundays, one year, 80
so; six months, IS three months,
- 50.
Daily without Sundays, one year,
SS six ponths, - %; three mouths,
" 70; less than three months, 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

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truth stands on two.
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c. ID. GuMORE,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.


 G1eGt BaSt0in.-Some improvement is ob- served in the British trade.
 F1uzoce. -Gambetta has made an important political speech, which is causing considera- ble discussion in France. It is much critlcis- ed both by conservative and radical Republi- cans.
 Minister Moves has remitted $6,OOO, which were subscribed in France for the yellow fever sufferers.
 Germany anti-Socialist bill is under discussion and has been amended by the Lib erals and will perhaps be defeated altogether
 No difficulties have arisen in the negotiations between Germany and the Vatican.
 Germany is disposed to forego further efforts to make the Porte execute the Berlin Treaty.
 Aatstrja-The Austrians claim that Herze- govina is virtually subdued.
 They have captured several important towns in Bosnia.
 Much irritation is manifested in Hungary at the Bosnian situation.
 The renewed operations in Bosnia are di- rected against Zwornick and Bielena
 TWrkey.-It IS found impracticabe to re- deem the currency in Turkey by means of a loan.
 There has been new outbreak of fever among the British troops in Cyprus.
 Iodi0.-Much fear is felt of Russia, intrigue in Afghanistan.
 An officer of the Ameer of Afghanistan has refused to allow the British Mission to 90 through the Khyber Pass.
 Anglo Indian troops have been ordered to march to the northern frontier; it is said however, no expedition can be sent to Af- ghanistan until next Spring.
 It is reported that the King of Burmah is dead.
 Caao005G.-The Conservatives carried the re- cent election and it is expected that Sir John Macdonald will form Canadian Ministry, this week. He has been elected member of the Canadian Parliament, from Manitoba.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH You deserve to suffer, and if you lead miserable unsatisfac- tory life in this beautiful world, it is entirely your own fault and there is only one excuse for you, - your unreasonable prediudice and skepticism, which has killed thousands. Personal knowledge and common sense req soning will soon show you that Greens August Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia with all it's miserable effects, such as sick headache, palpitation of the heart, sour stomach, habitual costiveness, dizziness of the head, nervous prostration, low spirits, &c. Its sales now reach every town on the Western Continent and not Druggist but will tell you of it's wonderful cures You can buy sam pie bottle for 10 cents Three doses will re- lieve you. Sold by A. s. Wright E Co.,, of Lttchfield
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

The Ray announces that another Democrat. lc lawyer has hung out his shingle in New Milford He ''has been advised to come here by some of the leading members of the Demo- cratic party who have felt the need of having en Attorney of their own political faith here in whom the people generally could have con- hdence." The Ray follows up this compliment ary statement with an intimation that Bro. McMahon has ''gone over body and brooches to the Greenbackers. We await the next is- sue of the Gazette with considerable interest.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

The success of the Read Carpet Co.'S Car pets is something wonderful, commencin9 3 few years ago making not more than five ar six thousand yards per month they have in- creased to an enormous production which is all mediately taken up by such leading houses as A. T. Stewart & Co.,, & w. & s. Sloane. N '. They are not only the handsomest desisns many of them riyalling the best Body Brus, sells, but they are superior in quality to any Carpet made, and are sold at prices lower than the same grade of any other make. David M Read, of Bridgeport, is the sole agent for the United States, he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail custimers at wholesale prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
DOMESTIC.

The later news from the yellow fever district is hopeful the number of deaths is decreasing materially.
 J. Boyle O'Reily and Mr. Skillings have both declined to run on the Butler ticket in Massachusetts.
 Cohen's labor agitators paraded in Washing ton nearly all day on Saturday, fought the pc lice and forced many laborers to stop work. They effected nothing whatever on Monday. ( The total contributions for the yellow fever sufferers through New York to Tuesday are $313, 719.25.
 On Friday case of yellow fever was dis covered at the Bowery Hotel in New York
 The Cheyennes were led to leave their reser- vation by hunger. '-~-F----y--
 The President has been speaking in Ohio
 The Massachusetts Republicans nominated Thomas Talbot for Governor, Wednesday. The convention was harmonious and enthu- siastic; the platform was pronounced for hard money, economy, and Civil Service reform the Presidents policy was commended.
 J. H. Slater has been elected Senator from Oregon.
 Ex-Secretary Robeson and ex.Governor Curtin have been nominated for Congress,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
r1srR1or OF L1rcHF1ELD, ss. Probate Court

RESTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court, D Sept. 9th, 1878
 Estate of Vim. M Ensign, late of Morris, in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the district of Litchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery, All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JULIA ENSIGN, Administratrix.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

by throwing something against it. An .lter- cation ensued and Lewis received s.vere scalp wound from pistol shot, whicf the prosecution claimed was fired by the pris.ner. He denied shooting at all, and claimed tlat it was Paine who fired the shot. The iury re- turned verdict of guilty. Kilbourn and Huntington for State Graves for prisone.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

Amasa s. Parker, native of Washington in this county, died at Richland, Michigan, on the l4th inst, aged 73. He emigrated to Michigan in 1880 and two years after settled at what is now the village of Richland Says the Kalamazoo Telegraph. "He was the first settler, built the first frame barn, and turned the first furrow in Barry county, and was es- teemed by his townsmen as a man of sound judgment and undoubted integrity; was elect ed for successive years supervisor of his town ship, and called to other stations of responsi- bility and trust'
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

RIvRToN expects to be connected with Winsted by telegraph soon.-Miss Emma Smith has nearly thirty music scholars, having classes in Winsted, Colebrook, New Hartford and Riverton.-Mr. E. Bevlns is building very tasteful new house, which when completed wlil be an ornament to our village e-Secretary Northrep, the State Board of Education, lec- tured at Riverton last Friday afternoon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

Health is an inestimable jewel. The cough that deprives you of it may take your life too. One bottle of HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR will avert the evil, and save you from consumption: Will you weigh Life against a hali. dollar Soid Dy all Druggists. A-4w
 Pikes Toothache Drops cure in 1 minute.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

No full report of Tuesdays Republican State Convention has reached us at the time of going to press. Col Hoyt. of Greenwich was its temporary chairman and, Hon. s. W. Kellogg of Waterbury, Permanent Pres. Hon. C. E. Andrews of this place was snominatedfo for Governor, by exclamation; David B. Gallup. of Plainfield, for Lieutenant Governor: and Col. David Torrance, of Derby, for Secretary of State. Further nominations, and the adopt ion of platform. were postponed till after noon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
LOST :!

pY the subscriber, on the evening of Sept. 24th, U between McNeii's and B tamans stores d pocket book containing considerable of money The finder will be suitably rewarded by returning it to
 Mrs. MICHAEL PEACOCK, Litchfeld, Sept. 2jth, 1878. 26-1w
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

Winsted has raised near $4OO for the yellow fever sufferers. That lively village also comes in for two pages of sketches and illustrations in Fridays Graphic. On closer examination we notice that what we took for Town Hall Meeting, on the second page, is a Market Scene on the Nile"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
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THE subscribers respectfully announce that they 4 have opened the shop, known as the Homer Sharp Blacksmith shop, where they are prepared to do all kinds of work in their line. They solicit a share of the patronage of the public
 26 3W" J. H. MALOY & co,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

The Springfield Republican thinks that such coalition of old fashioned Puritans and fol lowers of the Holy See as carried the New Haven school election, last week, could hardly have been anticipated by the Puritan founders of New Haven colony.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
School Notice |!

NTNTICE is hereby given that there will be a meet 4N ing of the voters of the Center school District at the school house in said district on Monday Sept 3O 1878. at o'clock. p. n for the purpose of laying tax to pay the indebtedness of said district
 WILLIS J. BEACH, Committee. Litchfeld, Sept. 25 1S78 26-1w
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
rnoDATE ADYEHrIoEMEMTc,

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ss. Probate Court U September Fist, 1878.
 Estate Of Richard Mealia late of Washington in said district deceased. ~ Pursuant toAn order from the Cnnrt of Probate for said district will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder, on the 2d day of October 1878 at o'clock In the afternoon nless previously disposed of at private sale all of the real estate said deceased subject to the widows interest therein and mortgages thereon. Sale to take place on the premises of ecea ca ln Washington. Terms made Known at time of sale. CARR HINE, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
Scrlbner & Co.,, New York, $S year SC, Enquirer Clubbing Rates.

The Hartford Times seems confident of the early completion of the New York and New England railroad to the Hudson river. The two millions have been raised for the payment or the bonds Of the old Hartford, Providence % F1shkill railroad company, the new con- pany will now go into possession of the whole road' and, says the Times, 'tNo difficulty is an- tlclpated in raising any further necessary amount to finish the road to the Hudson river. ana provide all needed terminal facilities and equipment" The Courant suggests that in lieu Of completing the work began long ago on the Flshkill extension of the road, the N. Y. & N' E. managers may buy up enough Conn. western bonds to give them control nf fhe ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
HORSE FOUND!

nN my premises bay mare about 12 or Is years V old about i5 hands high, one fore foot cracked, white spot underside the eck has switch tail. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away. E. H. ROBBERS
 North Cornwall, Sept. 18th, 187s 26-sw
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

The Democratic Convention for nomination of Congressman in this District will be held in Wheeler's Building, Bridgeport, on Thurs day of next week, at Il a. m.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
wAsH1Neros DEror, Sept. ssd, 1878.


 MR. EDIToR.-The 'march ofimproyement' goes en even in Autumn in this new little vil- lage, and the old plain is becoming thickly settled. Last week G. Noble raised another new house little South west of his new resi- dence. He is building it for Mir. Johnson A new coat of white paint makes his own house very conspicuous among the new, unpainted, and brown buildings of his neighborhood.
 We hear that quite fair audience gathered in the Hall Saturday evening to hear Lied Astray" by regular company Critics say that in some respects they were surpassed by our Dramatic Association few years age Some very effective scenes in the original, are omitted, by the Amy Stone troupe. As writ ten, the two mothers -in-law, that is Rodolph's mother and the Countess mother-are quite conspicuous, and as represented by Mrs. W. J. Ford and Miss Mary Church, were very amu- sing. Probably the old ladies could not travel together without allowing their animosity to get the better of their politeness SO only the Counts mother appeared on Saturday. Mathilde, too, is kept in the back ground. and is only talked of instead of being seen. The performance, gave good satisfaction, the music especially.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

TNIsTRIoT OF LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court \ I e1ot,
 Estate of Herbert S. Babbtt late of Morris in said district deceased
 The CoNrt of Probate for the district of Litchhed hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to their accounts, properly attesed, within said tme will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to to said estate requested to make immediate pay ment to GEORGE CAMP, Administrators.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

Secretary Sherman denies that he has changed his views favorable to speedy re- sumption in specie. If we understand the po- sition of tle Republican party in the Eastern States and New York they propose to stand by their colors, and to win or lose as advo- cates of hard money currency.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

RESTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court, 1s Sept. 12th, 1878.
 Estate of lewis Hadsell, late of Litchfed in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the distrlct of Ltchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attesed, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to IRENE HADSELI, Executrix.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26
HARD-PAN PRICES I

IF YOU WISH TO SEE YOURSELF as others see 1you, call at the popular Art Gallery next South of the Mansion House and sit for Photograph or if you like Ferrotype l, 2. 4, 16 for soc. Chronio Photographs and Porcelain pictures taken when de- sired.
 great variety of nice goods pertaining to the bus mess, at prices tosuit the times.
 Copying and enla. ging usual.
 19-tf J. l.. JUDD
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-09-26

Full returns from Maine confirm the report ed defeat of Hale for Congress, and the elec- tion of GA Republicans and S7 Greenbackers and Democrats to the House. The popular vote was an enormous one-125, 726-the largest ever before cast except in presiden- tial year. Of this the Republicans had 56,- 419 to Al, 404 Greenbacls. and 2a EAT nnmn
 cratic. As a majority is required to elect, the choice will be thrown into the legislature, this year, and either Democrats or Greenbackers will no doubt be chosen.