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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
Strength of the Churches.

The information contained in the
following statistics is rare and valua-
Bile. 1t shows The strength of the
churches in America and under the
control of Americans, for the year
1874.
The Protestant Episcopal Church
has 30i0 clergymen, 2750 parishes,
and &73.554 commandments. The
Roman Catholic Church has 4S73
priests, 473l churches, 1902 chapels
and stations, and SOL PIP Catholic
population. Ii has now Que Cardi-
nal. The Baptist Church has 934
associations, 1910 churches. 1854
ordained ministers and I,76l, III
members. The Church of the United
brethren has 1859 churches, 1886
ministers aud l3l ,S95 members. The
Universalist Church has ga church.
es, 81 / ministers and 0,905 members.
The Congregational Church has 3l04
churches, 3275 ministers aid 800, :9I
members. The returns of the an
nual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in the United
States show that there are now in
that church 1854 travelling preach
ers, all increase OF 263 over the pre-
vious year; 1851 local preachers,
an increase of 30; 1868 Sunday
schools, with 2O0,4S4 teachers and
| ,363,s76 scholars. The number of
members is ,553, S22, an increase
over the year 1873, of 9,494. The
church property is valued ut $685.
25S, Slj, an increase of nearly Sl3,-
O00. 600 over the value of property
i'll 1873. The contributions to the
Missionary Society were $6ll ,954, a
decrease of S60,996.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
All Sorts.

After the chaplain of the Wiscon-
sin State prison had taught convict
how to write, the fellow forged an
order by which he made his escape.
We hope to see the announcement
that "Robert Bonner will erect Il
monument to the memory of Fanny
Fern" in a few more papers before
we die.
The Graphic is authority for the
statement that during the war ''Gen-
eral Tracy charged at the head of
his column on many bloody field.
and after the battle has often been
seen sitting under "a tree, combing
the cannon balls out of his hair
A Massachusetts man is currying
favor with the fair sex by tract in
which he seeks to show that there
are two heavens, one for men and
one for women. The latter are to
pass into their heaven without dis
elimination, but the men are to be
sifted before admission.
Some of the company artea with a
Danbury family spoke Of the excel
lence of the honey, wliereupon the
head of the house, who stands in re-
puted dread of his wife, feclingIy
said, "Honey is the most delicious Of
all delicacies. 1t is the nectar of
beautiful flowers, slipped from bril-
liant petals by the never-tiring bee,
and moulded into glory that would
tempt the god Of" ''Ephrain y
enunciated his wife with stern so
lemnity, "Iave you been drinking
again p Ephraim groaned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
Reform Under Suspicion.
New Orleans Picayune.]


If we mistake not the Louisiana
Nationals disclaim all sympathy with
the Socialists, the Communists. and
the labor movement as represented
by Mr.. Kearney. This being the
case we are at loss to understand
the party name, National" How
can that party call itself a National
party which has no utilization with
any party outside of Louisiana
So far as We can make it out the
Louisiana Nationals propose only
local, or State reforms. Their reach
and aim, therefore, are not national,
and again their name is u misnomer.
But setting aside the propriety of u
title which is, mt all events, euphon-
ic and dignified, it remains to be in
quired how far this new party is
likely to prove anything more than
disturbing element in Louisiana
politics. One thing is established
beyond doubt, and that is that this
party, without Republican alliance,
will represent nothing more than u
fraction of IA minority vote. With
that alliance, it will compose the
weakest wing of an anti Democratic
movement. Whatever, then, it can
accomplish in the direction of reform
must be accomplished with the con-
sent and assistance of the very or
ganization which more than any
other has introduced abuses into the
State and municipal governments.
and made reform necessary. VIII
anybody deny that If not, why
should any man be asked to support
a national party which is nothing
more than a skiff towed at the stern
of disgraced and defeated party /!
Let it Toe admitted that the Demo-
Gratis have not engaged as yet in the
desiderated work of reform with that
energy and DISTINGUISHED zeal which
the State had a right to expect. How
does that improve the situation of
the Republican party heref Will it
say, "You will not, or, ut least you
have not abolished all the abuses
which we introduce, and therefore.
you, the Democracy, must give way
to us, that we may undo our own
evil work ?" Nothing could, by any
possibility, be more absurd. The
thief taker may be negligent, and
slotlful; hut that does not argue that
rogue and policeman should ex-
change places.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
Always "Straig mt"
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.

Please listen for little while
To what here relate:
If you wish to succeed in life
BE always sure you act straight. "
When asked mp to take a drink,
No matter what's the rate,
Take my advice, aud always think
It's best to refuse il straight
Should you, perchance, at times
Meet up with candidate,
Before YOU promise him your vote,
Find ont if he's straight"
When he remarks quite firm:
"Independeut is my state
Bid him then IA long farewell,
For really lie is not straight
Another says, 81 aln a Rad"
God knows these | do hate,
They stole from both white and blactS.
Think you such men are straight p
And If National at you jump,
No matter soon or lite.
Remember he's an old Rad stump;
He is everything but straight.
But when yoa're told, Democracy
is what | agitlte,
Receive him hearty, kind and warm,
You bet your life he's straight
It's the principles that rest
Upon our hearts with weig At,
30 in November do your best
And vote that ticket straight
HANS SOLOMON.
Colfax, La. October 3, 1873.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
Madison Dispensary,
G00DW YN'S
EUREKA YEAST POWDER,
MANUFACTURED IN
NEW ORLEANS, la.

1t is regarded by many experienced
housekeepers as not only good, but the
very best thing of the kind they have
ever tried. Only give this
HOME PRODUCTION
fair trial, and you will hardly fail to
patronize it.
1t is pure, excellent aud healthful
preparation, and is so pronounced by
Drs. VIM. q. Austin, C. j. Bickham and
J. J. Lyons, of New Orleans, who have
examined the recipe for making il.
To THE LADY OF THE HOUSEHOLD
As il is the special province of house
keepers. practically, TO test articles in
the culinary line, and Ia judge of their
merits, your attention is respe ctfnlly in
vited TO the EUREKA YEAST Pow.
DER.
All of the leading family grocers of
New Orleans deal in in it,
L. NJ. GOODWIN, Manufacturer,
l22 Terpsichore Street.
New Orleans, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19

New York Times.]

The fever-sick cities do not. give
outward sign of their atiiiction TO
the extent that might be presumed.
In New Orleans business goes on,
the street cars are running, the news
papers appear regularly. and an APP
pearance of alarm is not pereeptible.
Even in Memphis, though it is more
sorely stricken, a lady nurse writes
to IA Nashville paper that she was
surprised to find so much life and
hustle on the streets, and adds II
thought was coming to city of
the dead, but you hear more of yell
low outside than in Memphis"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
Who He Is.
Tcor. Cincinnati Commercial. +

[Cor. Cincinnati Commercial.
Some time since it was published
that an ex Major General in the Con
federate service had enlisted rs a
private soldier in the regular army
and there has been a great deal of
curiosity exhibited as to who the re-
duced General might be. 1t trans
pires that the man is Major General
stockton. who is a graduate of West
Point Military Academy, and went
into the rebellion, reaching the rank
named. Upon his enlistment he was
not sent to the frontier with the or
binary recruits, but was detailed for
clerical duty at the War Depart
ment.
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Have you paid your subscription ?
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sr Transient advertisements paya-
q advance quarterly ads. monthly
.,,Dee: yearly ads. quarterly in adj
e. except by special contract.
\ ,dyertisements are not paid for
In the time expires for which they
4, bsen ordered to be published, they
q + continued, and payment exacted
|,tbs full time they appeared in the
~.
q All advertisements sent to this
|srvhen not otherwise specified, Will
nerted till forbid, and charged ac-
|ningly.
Ia Obituary and Marriage notices OF
Iweue qaare in length charged as
ksaii@meniS
lob WORK must be paid for on lie
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19
Hard to Decide.
IN. O. Demnerat.l


Our registration officers cannot be
too careful in scrutiDizins the status
of negro applicants for registration.
What we mean by negro is the black
man; the blaeker the applicant the
more forciblc onr meaning. To tell
the age of a negro Is more difficult
than to guess ut the years of a pretty
woman. We must beg pardon of
the fair sex for this opposition of OPP
positions, but it came under our
pen; and since the colors of the
darkey are fast, and yet will not run.
we apprehend that our patriotic bet
ter halves who cannot suffer from il
will pardon US.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-10-19

A Leipzig booksellers calculates
that 36l ,OO0,i00 copies of Lutl,er's
translation of the bible have been
printed from the beginning to the
present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

"You poor, little darling" MUIR
INJURED Penelope, in voice of deep
compassion, and she took Dora,
unresisting hand in hers. "Why
would you not tell met Don't you
know, Dora," and a smile played
on her lips, "that we ought to love
each other very dearlyl We are
both going to marry Walter Cary,
and be the closest sort of cousins.
"Are there two Walter Carys r.
calculated Dora.
"Whatp cried Penelope, her
countenance slowly crimsoning as
the situation burst upon her; "did
you-imagine@"
She never completed the SEN
tence, but snatching up the poor,
tired little orphan to her bosom,
strained her there, and kissed her
fearful, smiling face with kisses
which were fully returned.
But Dora never revealed the
whole of her terrible mistake.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

A strong-minded female rose in
an inquiry meeting, and with loud
voice began her peroration by ex-
claiming, "What was ! created for r.
She repeated the expression several
times, growing louder and more ex-
cited. Finally a matter-of-fact
old fellow in the congregation rose
up and replied: 81 give it up" The
effect can be imagined, not de-
scribed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
THE ROSE BUSH.

A child sleeps under rose bush fair;
The buds swell out in the soft May air.
Sweetly il rests, and on dream wings hies
To play with the angels in Paradise.
And the years 80 by.
A maiden stands by the rose bush fair
The dewy blossoms perfumes the air;
She presses her hand 10 her throbbing breast
With loves first wonderful rapture 5lest.
And the years 90 by.
A mother kneels by the rose bush fair;
Soft sigh the leaves In the evening air
Borrowing thoughts of the past arise,
And tears Of anguish bedim her eyes.
And the years go by.
Naked and lone stands the rose bush fair;
whirled are its leaves in the autumn air;
withered and dead, they fall to the ground,
An: silently cover new-made mound.
And the years go by.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
Counting Under Difficulties.

They were counting under diff
culties. 1t was in a room through
which the members of the family
were continually passing to and
fro.
"Dear, Alice" he said, 81 canno,
longer labor under the sus-"
(Tbe old man appears.)
"-pension of banks is due to the
unwise policy"
1.-THE old gent passes on.)
81 was going to say, my dear
girl, that hope you will be mine,
and name an early day for the
bonds"
(Old woman happens in.)
should never be paid In gold
alone"
Exit old girl.)
"Name the happy day when I
may call you my own, for ! cannot
believe that you will think il pre-"
Told man slides in again.)
sumption cannot be so soon
accomplished"
(The intruder retires.)
81 say / cant believe you are
entirely indifferent to me, but you
will soon grant me the privilege of
calling you W."
Told lady on deck.)
"-ife, giving the financial ques-
ton much stndy."
Told lady slides off,
"If you love me just nod your
head. You snd--Oh, one sweet
kiss to seal it---one swest--oh,--
-
Irrespective fatberin-law.)
@--according to eminent divines,
is a myth, 4 superstition"
They we're sgsin lsfs slone.'1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
The Hearts Of the Lowly.

One day, three or four weeks
ago. a gamin, who seemed to have
no friends in the world, was run
over by vehicle, on Madison
avenue, New York, and fatally in
jured. After he had been in the
hospital for week, boy about
his own size, and looking as friend
less and forlorn, called to ask about
him and leave an orange. He
seemed much embarrassed and
would answer no questions. After
that he came daily, always bring
ing something, if no more than an
apple. Last week, when the nurse
told him that Billy had no chance
to get well, the strange boy waited
around longer than usual, and final
ly asked if he could go in. He
had been invited to many times be-
fore, but had always refused. Billy,
pale and weak and emaciated, open
ed his eyes in wonder at the right
OF the boy, and before he realized
who it was, the stranger bent close
to his face and sobbed:
"Billy, can we forgive a Teller
We was allus lighting, and was
allus too much for ye; but I'm sor-
ry. Fore we die won't we tell me
ye haven't any grudge agin me 7"
The young lad, then almost in
the shadow of death, reached up
his thin, white arms, clasped them
around the others neck, and re-
piled:
Don't cry, Rob. Don't feel bad.
| was ugly and mean, and l was
heaving a stone at ye when the
Wagon hit me. If yell forgive
me, I'll forgive you, and I'll pray
for both OF u.s."
Bob was half an hour late the
morning Billy died. When the
nurse took him to the shrouded
corpse, he kissed the pale face ten
1erly, and gasped:
"D-did he say anything about
me 2"
ale spoke'of you just before he
lied. Asked if you were here" '
replied the prse.
"And may& go-go to the fun
rial"
"You mayy 3
And he did. He was the only
nourner. His heart was the only
me that ached. No tears were !
he'd by others, and they left him
lifting by the new made grave,
Nth heart so big that he could not
peak. ,
II under the crust of vice and ,
ignorance there are such springs e.
( pure feeling and true nobility, g
Tho shall grow weary of doing T
God ?-Independept. cl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
VEGETINE
Prepared by
IL IL. STEVENS. Boston, Mass.
Vegetine is sold by all Druggists.
32fyl
FORECLOSURE SALE.

|
:, The Circuit Court Of the United States for In,
Eastern District Of Michigan in equity.
p, yonn ~; Hathaway, complainant, VS. Henry D.
chester, George g. Winchester, Stephen A. Hi 1.
ara, Laurin L. Hillisrd, Worthy T.. Churchill
GeoTe N. Fletcher John Owen, William Jenney
IT., Elisha Harrington and John J. Bagley,
by virtue OF. and pursuant TO q decree of fore
closure and sale, rendered aud entered in the
aoove entitled action, on the 3rd day Of May in.
slant, 1, Addison Mandell, Master in Cbanc.ry
OF the aforesaid Court, authorized by said deere,
10 sell all and singular the mortgaged promises
as IN the said decree set out and directed do here
py give notice, that on the twenty-seventh day IF
june In the year 1873, at IL o'clock noon. AT the
'front.' or principal door of the Court House bufld
ing, IN the city Of Alpena, in the county OF Al.
pena and state Of Michigan, lin which building
.me Slrcuit court for the said county, holds its
sessions shall proceed to sell and shall sell. at
Puohc aution to the highest bidder, for cash. tbe
iolowing described personal and real property To-
W.T.; len lumber cars one lot OF loose tools, one
es gas mnchlne. eight extra saws not hung or set
PIX up 10 o., sixty-four gang saws, not hung. six
boiier saws and six lath saws, or so much OF sa,d
personal property rs is now upon the mortQaged
premises hereinafter describedl or in the custody
OF ALBERT Pack, the receiver in said cause
Also, the following machines, standing In and
more or ess permanently attached TO the steam
saw mill situate on the morigaged premises here.
lnai,er described that Is TO say, one lath machine
M
chine, one picket MILL one lath machine Iold style,
Also, all that certain piece or parcel OF land.
known and described rs lots numbered fourteen
nIteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen.
..wen'y, ,twenty-one, twenty-five and twenty.
three, "a, Is is, H. IL, 10, 20, a. % and 2s IN
block or section number eight, lsi in the village
nov city OF Alpena, in Alpena county State Of
michigan, as per the survey and plat OF said vii.
laEe, now city Of record in sad county, together
Win mot herein otherwise mentioned and descrih
edlnll engines, boilers shafting saws puies halt
ing, ana all machinery, and all else, now April
lsth, 1868. and November 10th, 1861 in, and here.
after TO date Of decreeD put in the new mill ana
ns'ne mouse and other buildings, now April 18th
gate OF decreel put on, the aforesaid ten lots of
land, or part q them, or built extending into the
river from laid ten lots of land and all property
IN anywise used with any OF the aforesaid. with
7 heIeditaments and appurtenances thereunto
oenlonsing or In anywise appertaining.
Given under my hand, at the city of Detroit
this seventh day Of May, A. d. 1873.
ADDISON MANDELL,
Master In Chancery.
Grand Rapids. sssrs 1~
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
9 HERIFF's SALE.

OF Alpena. VIZ No"n'y
Albert I. Power and william H. phelp. v.
BY virtue OF a writ Of execution. is.uea am. ~
and under the seal Of the Circuit Court for th ~
county OF Alpena, state Of Michigan. 10 me AZ
s rscssu ana dehye ed did on the Slst day OF De-
cemoer A. D.. 1917, levy upon all the risbt' ti,,s
ana interest OF Lewis BLOW. in and 10 M follow.
ing described real estate, situated In townsb,r
,mr,y.one sl north, OF range seven M esst eou,,
y o. Alpen', described "a the south west ousrts,
ot me southeast quarter Of section twenty. 20,
wnicn sald property I shall expose for sale ~
puono auction or vendue, 10 the highest bidder. ~
tns law directs, At the 'front.' entrance IA The c.
GU. S'uit room, IN Potters Bros brick block. on
s gec9aa street In the c1ty OF Apena, that heinz
.ne punaipe N which the Circuit Court for M
eonn,y of Alpena Il heidi on MONDAY thor 1sS
noon OF that day. - ~ wv
y p. HoLxvs, Au'y for pininsi ~ NM 5nsFfs
Dssed Alpsna, April ~, ls1s. s,vg.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

The old folks conclude that Alice
is safe enough in the company of a
young man who can talk nothing
but finance and theology, and 80
relax their vigilance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
VECETINE
For Kidney Complaint and
Nervous Debility.

Isleboro, Me-, Dec. 2s, 1877.
Mn. STEVENS.
DEAR SIR,-I had cough for eight zen years,
when 1 commenced taking the Vegetine. / was
very low my system was debilitated by disease.
l had the Kidney Complaint, and was very nerv-
ous-cough bad, lungs sore. When l had taken
one bottle found it was helping me il has help
ed my cough, and it strengthens me. am now
able to do my work. Never have found anything
like the Vegetine. know IL is every thing 1t is
recommended TO be.
MRS. A. J. PENDLEToS.
Vegetine is nourishine and strengthening; puri-
ncs the blood regulates the bowels; quiots the
nervous system acts directly upon the secretions;
and arouses the whole system to action.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

Don't go to law. If you feel that
way, go sit on bramble-bush OF
crawl through a sewer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
VECETIIE.
For DrOpsy.

Central Falls, X. L., Oct. 10, 1877.
Mn. II. r. STEVENS.
IL is pleasure TO give my testimony for your
valuable medicine. l was sick for a long time
with Dropsy, under the doctors care. He said il
was water between the heart and liver. receive
ed no benefit until commenced taking the Vege-
tine in fact was growing worse. l have tried
many remedies they did not help me- Vegetine
is the medicine for dropsy. began TO feel better
after taking few bottles. l have taken thirty
bottles in all. l am perfectly well-never felt
better. No one can feel more thankful than do
am, dear sir, gratefully yours.
a. ID. WHEELER.
vEGETTSE. When the blood becomes stagnant
either from change of weather or from climate
want of exercise, irregular Diet or from any other
cause the Vegetine will renew the blood carry OF
the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate
the bowels, and impart a tone of vigor to the
whole body.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
VECETINE
Doctors Report.

lR. CHAs. NJ. DupDENHAusFs, Apothecnry,
Evansville, Ind, Dec. %, 1917
Inc doctor writes; have u large number Of
good customers who take Veectine. They Mi
speak well OF 1t. know IL is god medicine
for the complaints for which 1t is recommended.
Negetinei is great panacea for our aged faith.
ers and mothers for il gives them strength ouiets
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

A mighty king has lately ap.
peared on our coast-Ship Rex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

we Guarantee our Work to be Eov.,
to that done at any other om..
the State and we Challenge
Competition, either In Work
Or Prices, anywhere on II.
Whole Shore.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

HEApAcHE.-There are various causes for head
ache, as arrangement of the circulating system
OF the digestive organs, of the nervous system
etc. Vegetine can be said TO be sure remedy for
the many kinds of headache us il ncts directly
upon the various causes of this complaint, nerv-
business, indigestion, costiveness, rheumatism
neuralgia, billiousness, etc. Try the Vegetine
You will never regret IL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
VECETINE
Doctors Renort

=, DEAR SIR, we have been selling your valuable
Negetine ior three years and we find that it gives
perfect satisfaction. We believe IL 10 be the h.s
blood purifier now sold Very respectfully.
DIR. j. l.. BROWN & CO., Druggists.
Uniontown Ky
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29
VECETINE
For Sick Headache.
Evansville, Ind, Jan. 1. Is;

Evansville, Ind Jan. l, 1873.
Mr.. STEvEss:-
DEAR sIn,-I have used your vegetue for Sick
Headache, and been greatly benefited thereby. /
have every reason TO believe il to be good medi-
cine. Yours very respectfully,
MRS. JAMES CONNER,
All Third e.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-05-29

Vegetine has never failed to effect cure, giving
tone and strength TO the system debilitated by