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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-12-06

| Qlnerent parts OF the un0 = ISL
Take q pair Of c0mp
fixed point on the middle q 9 -
the index finger as centeEs e
movable point to the middI. g
of the third finger. Draw ~ ~
circle and mark this distance
vital line. That part q - - 5:1
the east edge Of the hfhd -
thus marked viii repreeene
years Of the life. Next
movable point to the dtvIplcH. ~
the third and fourth iinger. -, =
lance marked OF on the v1t1! T..
denote the twentieth year g
hence the space between ~
second markings win be ~ lue ~
the tenth and twentieth ~ ri
movable point extended 70 ~ .5 ~
the fourth finger-to the g -
hand at the root of the lite s =
the percussion of the palm S<
touched by the impulse ~
spectively give, when mefk:o
vital line, the thirtieth, iofue.
ticth wears. Measure Of o. e
sion Of the hand below TIE y!
two-thirds of the distance 3
root Of the little finger ana
line, extend the movable
compass to this point and rnaz
lance of ON the vital line -
eth year. For each succosvs
take two-thirds of the distence
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-12-06

graclOuSly c0ndeScend to a common
customer to an inferior person-but a
touch is all I bestow or allow. After
meeting these, or any one of numerous
other repellant types, how gladly the
noble nature meets the firm, hearty
clasp of morally magnetic hand. ali
sensitive of reception, and BOUNDING in
generous strength of health and heart
which imparts a thrill of kindly kinship
and instantly puts the two en- rapport
with the best characteristics of each
other, and SO brings them into comrade-
ship with the rich personality of all that
il noblest in humanity"
Having thus examined Misunderstanding.
which is really no part of palmistry. we
pass on to the proper subject of the book
and review some of the occult facts
there brought into the full glare of the
AiAth century day. But first:
The difference between the two
hands must be carefully noted, and the
meaning and value Of the variation
should be kept constantly in mind while
deducing the PERSONS character.
"The right hand points out the dircc-
non IN which the individual is travelling.
ana the progress made in the modifica-
ton OF original tendencies and abilities
into actual character.
"Thc left hand indexes the person, 3
natural inclinations and pecuiiarities.
which, in q greater or less degree. has
been modified in the direction shown bv
the right hand. =
In case of left-handed peopIe this
rule is reversed. In short the passive
hand exhibits the character from which
the person is growing; while the active
hand indexes the character as deyel-
oped."
As to hands themselves:
"Minutia, finish, elegance, work, be-
long to large hands. Magnitude, grace.
are the characteristics Of
small hands. Persons with small hands
see the whole, the mass, and work for
The grand effect, and hence with a long.
Tree, graceful stroke and with independ.
ent, rapid motion. The person with
large hands sees the parts, the factors.
md works with an eye to the perfection
d each one, With an exact and eala.,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-13
AsTaAY NOTICE.

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~ MER one mare, two years of foid branded
JR left hip, white round left ftlock and white face
The obtain same by calling At place and
ing expenses. !. ABRAHAM
November (, 1879 Clear Creek
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NOTICE.

AvaryCE IL UEEEBY GIVEN TO AEL
- ersnrs Of tho estate NJ James A. Vt Clair tbst,
:nfer anu by virtue Of power of attorney made the
nd day Of August 1879 by the heirs Of said estate
anse bcn appointed u collect AL debs due said esate
SH parties owing said estate Will cast sni trouble BY
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j. ID. KE}iSEY. Attorney in Fact
August g. 1871 lNi
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-13

Coseo, CTrT Nevsia, SeysemSer I, 1879,
=, .yd Alse the above date all work done the dray
men X Carson City viii bs ch~ged tor fo1ws to Wit
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
A POPULAR Summer Resort.

As the season of rural pilgrimage ap-
proaches, mention OF the merits Of our
neighboring summer resorts is in order. Ga
account of an apprehension existing In the
minds of tlmid, or very prudent persons, 'of
the revival of fever germs with the advent of
the heated term, there Is a prospect of quite
a hegira from all southern cities during the
months of June and July. Although the
probability Of an epidemic is denied by the
theories of the present and the experiences of
the past, yet if the people will go, they should
consider the advantages offered by watering
places within easy reach of the city. Among
the many that merit favorable consideration,
the celebrated Bailey Springs deserve special
note. The proprietors are old acquaintance
and friends of the best citizens OF Memphis,
and indeed once resided here. Their large
mercantile and supply business is almost
wholly trSnGactea IN this city. We speak
from experience ghen we say that Memphians
are made to feel comfortably at home under
the roof of Captain Ellis and his hospitable
family. The rapid increase of the business
of the Springs during the last three years
has enabled the management to add many
Improvements to their accommodations a. d
fare, always sufficiently good. During our
fearful affection. its doors stood wide open to
our cit zens. No quarantine rules, nor false
reports of a full house, ever checked the crowd
of refugees from Memphis in their flight to
Bailey. Fresh from the bedside and the
graves of relatives and friends, they vent
there By hundreds, and were received by the
proprietors with open arms. The rates of
board were reduced within the abilities of
our distressed families. and none were turned
away for lack of means. Contrary to gen.
eral apprehension, no fever broke cut among
its crowded inmates. True, some of the new
corners would be slightly sick or complaining
for few days, bpt so SOON as the water es-
tahllshed its climatic influence, all would be
well again. When the soourge broke out in
Florence, almost the whole population of that
town fed to Bailey. The proprietors sup
piled the nurses, physicians, and some other
exposed parties, with the Bailey water, and
so far as can be learned, not one person using
the water was attacked. Facts like these
deserve attention. We learn that the man
agement are making extensive preparations
for the coming season, and will put their
rates at such figures as will be within the
| reach OF all. Parties wishing to correspond
with them will 6nd their card in another
column.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
THE TRUE FRIENDS
Of Memphis are the Men who " ant the
Sunday Ordinances RIEIdIy and EX-
actinglY EnfOrced-The sabbath
is q Blessing-LOOk ut
Happy France.

Memphis Western Methodist: ga chris
tan citizen of Memphis sends US the follow
ink strong words, we'll suited to the times:
1t is evident that Memphis has suffered in
the past by adversities, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
etc. She now proposes to turn a new leaf.
Shall the new leaf be better or worse? If
ones reputation has been doubtful, should
he not be careful to establish his character
When New York and Pennsylvania are just
now moving in behalf of the Sabbath-ever
regarded as one of the chief moral institu
tions-what will be the Judgment of the
country to see any one of Memphis lend,
give, hire, or sell his influence to disgrace
the Sabbath and elevate Sunday saloons2 Is
the Sabbath blessing? Let France in her
in6del days answer-when she abol-
ished the Sabbath, established decade as
day of dissipation and carousal, crowned
prostitute as the goddess of wisdom
What answer came back? The Rulllotine
played, the streets ran with the best blood,
more babes were born illegitimate than In
wedlock, the nation was drunk, its pulse was
ebhipg to speedy death, and to save its lite
those ln6deis made 3 hasty retreat to the old
Sunday, and France is now the second great
democratic nation OF the world. Righteous
ness exalteth a nation. Do any want to re-
peat the experiment? Christ is the Head OF
the church. He says, for bis church, Thou
shalt not commit adultery The church
| cannot hang or impIison SHINING members.
Cesar, the head of the state, says you shall
not commit adultery, and he finishes the
culprlt, not for the church sake, but for the
state. Both can consider the same subject j.
their respective spheres. Render unto God
the things that are Gods, and unto Cesar the
things that are Ce,ar's.' Let US have this
subject fully ventilated; the christian has
nothing To fear ~
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
WOMAN SsWORK.
side by Side with the Ministers She
Can Enter the Mission Field and
do Work that He Cannot.

Nashville letter to the Western Methodist:
''Sunday night, 10y invitation of the Woman 8
missionary society, had the honar of pres d.
ing at its anniversary celebration, in NJ Ken
dree church. There was large congrega-
ton, and the choir gave us s ,me excellent
and appropriate psalmody. The Rev. j. w.
Hill, and DIS. Young and Kelley made capt.
tai addresses-an interesting report of the
secretary Mrs. M'Gavck. was read by DIR.
Kelley, giving statistics, etc.,-very encour=
aging. These honorable women MsGn tuSis
neSs-they are not playing at missions
Mark my words, they are going to have
zenanG women at work in China, in many
places, and that before long;- and the result
Of their labors will astonish the church.
What are you doing in your part of the con-
nectlon? Set the women TO work at once !!
Let auxiliary societies be organized every
where. Mrs. M'Gavock, corresponding Sc :
rotary of the general society, will furnish
copies of the constitution, by laws, directions,
etc, TO all who wish them. Let there be a
simultaneous movement in this matter all
over tue connection. Mind you, it is not to
interfere with the operations of the board of
missions and annual conference boards.
What is thus done by the ladies is over and
above the general operations OF the church
in the cause of missions"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
THE COUNTY FAIR.
Organization of the Shelby COunty
Grange observation-disclosures
Adopted with Reference to
Holding County Fair
this Coming Fall.

Yesterday, at the courthouse, the directors
of 1.-The Shelby county grange fair association
met and organized. Esquire Elam was called
to the chair, and a committee on bylaws was
selected; the committee is composed of
Messrs. Goodwin, Slaughter and Ellis. With
reference to the forthcoming county fair, the
directors adopted the following sets of reso-
buttons !:
Resolred, That there shall be an executive
committee of five directors, one of whom
shall be president-frst or second vice.
president. Said executive committee shall
have authority to execute the general plans
and purposes of the association so far as they
may be determined by the order of major
ity of the board.
Second-Seven directors shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
Third-That we favor Immediate steps
looking to the holding of a fair next fall,
and to this end the president shall appoint a
committee of five on premiums.
Fourth-That a committee If three be ap-
pointed by the president, who shall settle
with the secretary and treasurer, and receive
from him all moneys and papers in his
hands, as such secretary and treasurer, and
turn over the same to the permanent secre-
tary and treasurer.
ResOLDed, That as an expression OF our
views as to the scope of the enterprise, we,
this day, inaugurate-
First-An agricultural and mechanical fail
| annually, with all the appointments Of first
class exposition Of all the products of art and
| agriculture.
Second-A trial-track, first-class in every
respect, attractive to blooded ANIMALS of every
| grade of fine stock.
! Third-An agricultural school with 9
modern farm attached, under such place and
| management as will adapt it to the practica
wants and necessities of our people.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18

was made captain of the company on the
death of Captain Pat Haley, during the yell
low-fever epidemic of last fall. He was one
of the seven men of the entire FIRE depart
ment force who escaped the fever, was the
only surviving member of the hook and lad
der company, composed of seven men. Since
the epidemic he has been sinking rapidly be-
meath the terrible and stealthy disease con-
sumption. He was a sterling man, good
foreman and popular citizen. His funeral
will take place at two o'clock this afternoon
from the Adams street enginehouse. He Will
be buried by the Fire Relief association, OF
which he was a prominent member.
The Calf arrived at eleven o'clock last
night with good freight trip and her spacl-
GUS cabins crowded with passengers, the
ladies cabin being graced with as brilliant
and gay party of ladies as ever came down
from the tardy north to bask IN the early
genial spring in this land OF magnollas.
Among the prominent ladies was the &C
complished and beautiful wife of s. P. Pea
body, of Cincinnati, the assistant superin-
tendent of the Ohio and Mississippi railroad,
and the brilliant Mrs. Colonel h. r. Roberts,
who make the round trip. Also Misses Emma
and Matte Rutledge. of Evansville, having
just accomplished the tedious routine of a
finished education, celebrate their debut into
society by trip on this popular steamer
Among those who remain Is Miss Lucy
George, sister of Mr.. Edward George, OF 23e
Linden street Miss George will be remem-
bered as having formerly graced Memphis
society. Miss Matte Hughes also visits Miss
Whitford, and many others deserving men
ton, but for which we have not space.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18

The Ripley Miss Sentinel, Of the seven
tenth, says: ''On last Thursday evening, we
are informed, Jacob Thompson, well known
in this county as an industrious, energetic,
responsible farmer, was shot down and in
stautly killed In his own field, in the edge of
Benton county, by man named Gunter,
who Immediately fed. 1t seems that there
had been some disagreement, on the day be-
fore, between the parties, about a levee which
Thompson had thrown up on his land, and
which Gunter thought would in some way
injure his farm, which lies below Thompson.
Our informant, who lives in the neighbor-
hood and Is relia'le gentleman, Gays
that the parties had been engaged in a
friendly conversation not exceeding two
hours previous t. the killing. That Thomp-
son was at work burning brush or stalks,
and had two little sons with him, when Gunter
came up and asked who had thrown up a
certain levee, and was answered by Thomp-
son that he had it DONE Gunter then re-
marked that he hadn't come to quarrel,
raised his gun and fired while bis victim was
10 the act of throwing some brush on the
fir. The gun was rifle, and the ball went
through his heart and he fell forward into
the FIRE and died almost instantly"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
PETTsBURG AND MEMPHIS.
The work Performed by the PittsburG
Relief Committee I'm COllecting and
Distributing Funds and Sup
plies for the YellOw-Fever
Sufferers OF the South.

We have received the printed report of the
Pittsburg relief committee on the receipts
and disbursements of funds, provisions ana
other supplies, for the sufferers by yellow
fever in the southwestern States In 1873. The
report states that the official returns received
at The Office of the surgeon general of the
United States marine hospital, show total
Of 60, 403 cases of fever, and 1885 deaths
during the epidemic of 1873. In Tennessee
the following are the figures reported: Mem
phis, Is, 900 cases and $50 deaths; Browns
vile TAI cases, 212 deaths; Chattanooga
693 cases, 1852 deaths; Grand Junction, 185
cases, u deaths; other points 500 cases, l40
deaths. Total In Tennessee, 1875 cases;
deaths, 573S.
On the tenth day of August, Mayor Lid
dell, of Pittsburg, called citizens meeting,
Mr.. ]. H. Baldwin was called to the chair
and Mr.. John Coyle was chosen secretary.
general relief committee was organized as
follows: J. III. D. Crossan, Simm Johnson.
J. NJ. Shoemaker, James P. Barr, Charles
Meyran, J. X. Moorhead, w. II. Smith, G,
c. Shldle, W. N. Riddle and DR.. E. Wood.
Mr.. Crossan was elected eh irman, Mr.. Chas.
Meyran secretary, and Mr.. John D. Scully
| treasurer. The general committee at once
| organized sub-comnlttees to solicit subscrlp-
tons throughout the city. Work was at once
engaged in, but the general committee
] in anticipation of liberal responses, advanced
eleven hundred dollars and at once sent 1t
south, viz, four hundred dollars to Memphis,
| four hundred dollars to Vicksburg, and three
hundred dollars to New Orleans. The
churches throughout Montgomery county
| took up subscriptions, their pastors making
every effort to raise relief funds. The musl-
cal organizations of the city gave concert
under the direction OF the Frobson society,
Prof Lehman director. Carloads Of sup
plies were shipped to Memphis, New Orleans,
Vicksburg and Grenada. Contribution boxes
were placed at the postoffice, depots, bridges,
and other points throughout Pittsburg, for
| the reception of anonymous contributions.
The total amount received and accounted for
by the committee was thirtytwo thousand
nine hundred and eighty-three dollars and
fifty cents, not counting outside contribu-
lions and funds sent by societies to their dis
| tressed brethren of the south. Whtn a call
vas made for volunteers three young men OF
Pittsburg rendered their services, went south
and died of the fever while performing their
duty. These were Alva S. Hawkins and
| Hugh Mitchell NJ 'Greevy, who died at Mem
phis, aud Edward Pollard, who died at Hlck-
man, Kentucky. The report of Treasurer
john D. Scully. and e3unterslgned by the
auditing committee, Messrs. B. c. Gray.
I CHARLES ]. Clarke, John W. Chalfant and
John Harper, Is summed up IN the recapltu-
lation as follows:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
RaYard's Position.

Washington correspondent Cincinnati En-
quirer; THE published assertion that Sem
stor Bayard is not in accord with his party in
its efforts to repeal the bayonet law by means
of the amendments attached to the army bill,
is entirely erroneous. In conversation with
your correspondent to-day, the senator him
self said; 4 do not understand how such a
report could have started. Ihave never had
but one opinion on this subject. This is net
a question of attaching extraneous matter to
an appropriation bill, for this is not extrane
Gus matter. The legislation to prohibit the
use OF troops at the polls belongs properly on
the army appropriation bill. The bill ap-
propriates money to support the army. The
cost of the army depends upon its use, and il
is eminently proper to say in the bill how
the army shall be used. AS for the political
question, the use of the army at the polls,
my opposition TO that is too we'll known to
need reiteration, and if | am able | shall
speak in support of tho BILL 1t is certain
that the Democratic senators are q unit in
support Of the bill, and will pass il as it came
from the house, without amendment Opin-
ions differ as to the probable length of the
debate. Democratic senators express a de-
sire for a short debate, but most think it will
run ten days, at least"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
PERSONALS.

DIR. II. A. MOODY, one of the most popular
residents OF Panola county, Mississippi, IS in
the city.
J. NJ. TIGHE, JF., arrived Tuesday night,
and we congratulate friend Tighe on the APP
pearance of his fine four p under. May he
live long and prosper.
YIsIToRs at the cotton exchange yesterday
j.. A Dixon and w. A. Chrichlow, Bells,
Tennessee; J. A. Coolidge, Lagrange; X.
q. Nj Donald, Nashyilej G. +. Wilson, Rus
sellville; George Swearengep, Oakland, Mis-
sissippi.
Mr. FRED w. HoFFMEIsrER, the MEM
Der of Handwerker's orchestra whom our
theater- goers will readily recognize as the
skillGul performer on the bass vol, was
united in matrimony last night with Mrs
Anna Oxner, the ceremony being performed
by Pastor Jude, of the German Lutheran
church THIS will be the cause of Mr.. Holf-
meIster making the Taxing District his future
permanent home, and his proficiency as a
musician, and well-known uprightness oil
character, are assurances that we have one
more good citizen among us.
YESTERDAY afternoon ailthree o'clock, Mr.
Daniel Casey, captain OF the hook and lad
der company, died of consumption at the
Adams street eDginehouse. He had been 3
member Of the hie department and the hook
and ladder company some FIVE years, anC
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-18
Oregon still HammerinE Away at
Chinese Migration.

PORTLAND, April II The board of trade
has unanimously adopted long memorial,
addressed to President Hayes, condemning IN
strong terms the Chinese immigration to
that State. Among other things, the
memorial declares that the Chinese seriously
interfere with all free labor, as they are able
to exist upon pittance that does not suffice
for the merest support of the white laboreT
and his family; that their crimes and pauper-
ism are continual source of expense to the
State; they do not in any manner add to the
wealth of the State by acquisition of real
property, payment of taxes, or development
of any Of its resources; that every dollar they
earn that is not absolutely necessary for their
they have introduced diseases and crimes in
our midst which were entirely unknown prior
To their advent,