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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17
Cotton quotations closed in New
Orleans last Monday as follows:

Send your watches. clocks and
jewelry to T. NJ. Biossat. jeweler.
Alexandria, La, to be repaired.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17

Parish scrip of 1878 for sale at
this Office at IS cents on the dollar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17
MaPAA TO $1,000 A YEAR, or
X5uu s. ssa 70 locality ssS day 10 II RISK ss'

Women do rs we'll as men. Many make
more than the amount stated above. No
one can fail to make money fast Any one
can do the work. You can make from 30
cents to 81 an hour by devoting your even
ings and spare time to the business. 1t
costs nothing to try the business Moth
ing like it for money making ever offered
before Business pleasant and strictly
honorable. Reader, if You want to know.
all about the best paying BUSINESS before
the public, send us your address and we
will send you full particulars and private
terms free; samples worth S also free
you can then make up your mind for your
self. Address,
GEO. STINSON g. CO.,
jy5-ly Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17

Sewing machines and attachments
at T. M. Biossat's, Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17

Whereas Henry K. Walters has made ap-
plication to this court to be appointe.: adj
ministrator of the succession of Needham
Walters. deceased, notice is hereby given
to all whom it doth or may concern to
show caase, within ten days, why the same
should not I've granted.
Witness the Hon. A. v. Raglan, Parish
Judge, this 10th day of January, A. D. 1880.
s. B. SHACKELFORD,
inl7-2t Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17
NOTICE.

Parish Cont, Parish of Grant, State o
Louisiana-No. IL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-17

In the matter of the succession of Need
ham Walters, deceased.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05
How Long Fishes Live.

LONE days ago / had occasion to
make some inquiry into the age Of
fishes, and was surprised to find that
they lived so long. Thinking that
there are others who know as little
about the subject as ! did, l append a
letter | received from Prof Spencer
W. Baird, United States fish commits
sioner, who is the hest authority in
the world on fish. He writes:
There is, | believe, authentic evi-
dence so show that carp have attained
the age of 200 years. There is ira
dition thot within the last fifty years
a pike VAS living in Russia whose age
dated back to the fifteenth century.
The fish is said to have been eighteen
feet long. This, however is not con
siderea very reliable. But there is
nothing to prevent fish f ON living
Almost indefinitely, as it has no period
of maturity, but grows with each year
of life. IN species like mammals and
birds, where there is limit, definite
term of years is generally the rule
There are now some goldfish here in
the aquariums Of the United States
Botanical garden that are fifty We RS
old. a goldfish dealer in Baltimore
showed me some goldfish that he had
kept in his aquarium for thirty wears.
-Uartford Times.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05
80
Editors

An editors business is to write edi-
torlals, grind out poetry, sort and re-
write communications, listen to all
kinds OF complaints, offer advice on all
subjects, from prescribing for baby
with the collie TO specie resumption,
keep waste basket, steal matter, tight
other peoples battles, take beans,
pumpkins and green wood, when he
can get them, on subscription, work
eighteen hours out of twenty four, al
ways be in good humor and witty, be
alike impervious to hattcry and cen
sure, and be criticised and damned by
every nincompoop who don't like "his
paper" Finally to wear out in the
service, and at last tohear the pleasing
plaudid, cts enough; come up high,
er. = Coryion Democrat.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

The people are the sheep, the city is
a corral, our conscience is the shepard
and that man or woman, boy or girl
who gossips concerning us, is the shep-
ards dog. The purpose of this dog is
to keep us in our place. If it was not
for this cripsy, snarling. swapping dog
who watches us closely, we would get
beyond the fold, wewould wander into
our neighbors business, get lost in the
stSsngeness Of other peoples affairs and
finally get so far from home and the
Shepard, that we could not return.
But conscience the shepard, tells on US,
the dog gossip, discovers dissemblance
in our faces, he banks up and down the
corral, We see his teeth, and in fear we
hasten to the fold, seek our quiet cor
ner and very at the echo Of his bark.
SO you see the village gossip,
Has a mission to perform:
In barking at the village folks,
And herding them from harm,
Much like the little shepard dog
That runs around the fold.
Keeps many foolish folks at bay
By keeping up scold.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05
Loss of Cattle.

Albert Anderson, young San
Franciscan, who went to Nicolai val
ley in November for his health, died
there on the 2lst of January,
Advices received here from Nicolai
valley, dated the 3Oth ult., state that
the weather continues very severe and
cattle are dying off rapidly. A short
time previous to the date of our in
formation, thaw accompanied by rain
set in, but it was only of short dura-
ton, being followed by frost and a
snow storm which lasted for three
consecutive days. AS rule, the sup
ply Of feed is altogether inadequate to
the requirements of stock owners, and
it is feared that the loss of cattle will
be very heavy a rough estimate
places the number of cattle in the
valley at 5000. Beak has over 1900
head on the upper Nico,ai, about
three miles from Douglas lake, and is
almost without feed. Guichon has at
least 1000 head, but is better off than
his neighbor as regards fodder. Pal
mer has 700 head of sheep and will
doubtless suffer severely. 1t is re-
ported that the elnlition of affairs at
kamloops is vea worse than at Mic
oial The ~ x estimates the num-
Der of head o lie IN peril at So
600, and SAYS worst fears are
confirmed the o. vince must draw
largely for meat on Oregon and Cali.
fornia for at least three years to come.
= Oregonian.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

ID Afo $4,000 A YEAR. or S. to $50
"hHEs6a day in your own locality No
vlhsSs risk. Women do as well as
Many make more tha,
~ " the amount stated above n
one can fail to make money fast. ANY o..e CT,
do the work. You can make from 50ct,. In 3
an hour by devoting yaG' evenings and spare
time t" the business 1t casts nothing t.. try
the ehS'hess' Nuthirg like it 'ar money max
ing ever offered before Business uloasan an,
strictly honorable. Reaie-. If Won wan, Ia
know al aboet the best paying business before
the public, send us your address and we will
send you TALL particulars and private terms free;
samples worth - also free; you can then m ake
up your mind for yourself Address.
6.oRaE SriSsos & Co. Portland Maine.
45ly
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05
A Bill A11ectias PaciiIe Railroads

WASHINGTON, Feb. 49, An import
ant bill regarding the control of Paci-
fic railroads was introduced in the
house to-day by McLane of Maryland.
1t abo!ishes the present board Of five
government directors and establishes
in their stead board of supervisors
Of Pacific railroads, consisting Of the
secretary of the interior, the assistant
secretary and the commissioner of rail
road affairs, and to take the place of
the present auditor of railroad ac-
counts. a railroad engineer, who shall
have special charge of rolling stock
and construction, and an officer of the
attorney generals department learned
in the law. The supervisors are to
have entire charge Of all the govern
ment's interest in these railroads, and
have authority 10 receive complaints,
make Investigations and report coerc-
i've legislation, if necessary, to con
gress. The bill is very elaborate, and
has the approval of the interior de-
partment, having been prepared by
Theophilus French, auditor Of railroad
accounts.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05
S.urs on W omen.

ANY reckless hand can poison a
fountain, but to save from death those
who drini: thereffom, or to cleans it
again and render it pure, may battle
the skill Of the best physicians.
There grows bloom of beauty over
the surface of the plum and apricot,
more exquisite than the fruit itself -
a soft, delicate flush that overspreads
it's blushing cheeks Now, if you
strike your hand over that it is gone
forever; for it never grows but once.
The flower that hangs in the morn
ing impearled with dew, arrayed as
queenly woman never was arrayed
with jewels, once shak. it so that the
beads roll of, and you may sprinkle
water over it as you please, yet it can
never be made again what it was when
the c'ev fell on it from heaven.
On a frosty morning you NAV see
panes Of glass covered with landscapes
mountains, lakes and trees, blended
in beautiful, fantastic picture Now
Law your hand upon the glass, and by
simple scratch of your finger. or by
the warmth of your palm, all the deli
cate tracery will tie oblitcrated.
So there is in youth beauty and
purity which, when once defilpd can
never be restored "a fringe more deli
cate than frost @r'r-. and whish, when
torn and brok g.l never be re-em-
hroidered. II ~l4o has spotted and
soiled his earmsn.3 in youth, though
he may seek to make them white again,
can never do it, even if he washed
them with tears.
So it is with the character of woman.
OF all things the most sensitive, lie,
but suspicion blow its damning breath
ever SO lightly upon it, and its purity
is spotted and marred, neye, arain to
be cleansed.
OF all the evils prevalent among
men, we know of none more hlighting
in its moral elects than to speak light
ly Of the virtues Of women. Nor is
there anything in which men are so
thoroughly mistaken as the low esti-
mate they form as to the integrity of
women. Not of their own mothers
and sisters, but of others, who, they
forget, are somebody else's mothers
and sisters. AS rule, no person who
surrenders to this debasing habit is to
be trusted with an enterprise reeuir-
ing integrity Of character.
Plain words should be spoken on
this point, as the evil is general one
and deep rooted. If men are some
times thrown into the society Of
thoughtless or depraved women, they
have no more right to measure all
other women by what they see of these
than they have to estimate the char
acter of honest and respectable citi-
zens by the developments of crime in
our pol ce courts. Let our young men
remember that their chief happiness
in life depends upon their utter faith
in women.
No worldly wisdom, no misanthrop-
ic philosophy, no generalization, can
cover or weaken the truth. 1t stands
like the record Of itself Cor it is moth
ing less and should put an everlast-
ing seal upon lips that are wont to
speak slightingly Of women
WREN MoORLAND
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

Mrs. Ouray looked from her hotel
window in Washington and saw lady
pass by wearing a sealskin coat. She
immediately made a demand on Mr..
Ouray for similar garment, and Mr..
ouray immediately made requisition
on the interior Department for the
same. Secretary Shurz said he would
try and get an appropriation from
Congress Tor the purpose. Some peo-
pie contend that the Indians are inca
pable of civilization.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

zoo WEEK in your own town. and no
Ehk> capital risked. You can give the bus
MHREn mess trial without expense I'll.
SUtvey best opportunity ever offered t. IA e
willing to work. You shau'3 ely
nothing else until yon see for yours II
you can do at the business we offer.
TO explain here, You can devote all ,g tae
or only your spare time to the busias ana
make great pay for every hour you work
women make as much rs men. Send for
special private terms and particulars. which We
mail free. Don't complain OF hard times when
you nave such chance. Address,
IL. HALLErr / Co., Portland, Maine.
43.1y
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05
New Paper.

John 3. Fitch, recently proprietor
OF the Marin County Tocsin, and for
merry of the Cover Lake Bulletin and
other journal of this State, will leave
on Monday next, for Boise City, Idaho
at which point he designs establishing
Democratic paper. His presses and
printing material are already en- route.
S. +. Chronicle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

Girls, we besccch you not. to forget
that this is leap year! just look
aroune you and see what a splendid
lot of young fellows, all too modest,
too bashful, too sweet, and too good
for anything, who are SO overcome by
your superior presence, that they dare
not, they can not, embrace the oppor-
tunity offered by the year, along with
your choice of fellow, and see how
happy you will be.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

a young lady graduate read an essay Ell.
titled, Employment of Time" Her com.
position was based on the text, Cline vast.
ed is existence; used, is life" The next
day she purchased eight ounces Of zephyr OF
different shades and commenced working a
sky-blue dog with sea-green ears and a pink
tail on piece of yellow canvas. She ex-
poets to have it done by next Christmas.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

A cincinnati man who had S65
stolen from him received note with
so, saying: Il stoled your money.
kemorse aaws at my eonshens, and
send some Of it back. When remorse
naws again III send you some more
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

Trying to do business without ad
vert;sing is like winking at a girl in
the dark. You may know what you
are doing, but nobody c'sa does. Vim
chester San.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-03-05

Many poor Irish farmer this sea
son can raise no rent except that in
his wellworn brooches.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12
Notice Of Sale.

Whereas, a pc son whose name and residence
is to me unknoM II, did III or about the month OF
November, 1878, leave at my shop in the 3D. ward
of the city of Watertown, i'll Jefferson county.
state of Wisconsin, a certain one-horse covered
carriage (or buggy. and single harness, for the
purpose of having the same repaired and such
repairs were duly made by me and completed on
or about the 1st day OF December, 1873
And whereas the value of such repairs is the
sum of thirty-two dollars, which became due and
payable on the 1st day of December, 1875. and
the same has remained due and unpaid for more
than three months. and said carriage and har-
ness still remains in my possession, and the value
thereof does not exceed the sum of one hundred
dollars.
Now, therefore, for the purpose of paying the
aforesaid amount due me for said repairs with IN
terest thereon from the LIST day of December,
1878 and the expenses OF this sale, shall expose
for sale and sell the aforesaid covered carriage
Commonly called top buggy, and said single
harness at public auction, to the highest bidder
for cash, on the 9Th day of June, 1850, at enc
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day, on vest
Water street in front of the Linden House barn,
in the Sd wa,d, OF the city of Waterfowl, i'll SAID
Jefferson county.
Dated, May 9th, 1880.
29w3 JAMES ~. C->oh''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12

THE Madison Journal says that among
the prominent members of the republican
state convention last week was August
Kickbusch, of Marathon county. Mr..
Kickbusch had been a lifelong democrat,
and was for q time a leader in the coun-
ellis of democratic greenbackism, but the
workings of the confederate congress, and
other political occurrences of the past
year or two, tended to weaken his faith
in the idol of Bourbonism, and attune
his heart to the reception of tbs purer
doctrines and the advocacy of the higher
aims Of the republican party. AS Mr..
Kickbusch is one of the most influential
citizens of Marathon county, and a lead
er among his German fellow countrymen,
his accession to republican ranks is
worthy Of especial note.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12

The Cook COUNTY Qll.) republican
convention met Oh Monday tor the cleo
ton of delegates to the state convention,
and resulted in Il first-class. row. The
Grant delegates who were in the minori-
ety, withdrew and organized a conventions
of their own in another pace, leaving
-the Blaine Washburne men in possessiea
of the hall. Two sets of delegates weae
elected to go to Springfield, and il a
double delegation from Illinois to the. aa-
tional convention is not chosen, it will be
somewhat remarkable The contest is all
the more bitter because it looks as- if the
vote of Illinois may determine the choice
of the national convention, and SIS if that
of Cook county May be decisive Of that in
the state-or to put it in another way Gas
goes Cook county, SO goes the Union.
The Grant forces are led by Senator John
A. Logan, and the Blaine Washburne in,
terests are looked after by Charles B.
Farwell--both men Of great force and
ability in the management of political af
fairs, and both hard to beat. 1t lis to be
regretted sincerely that s.sttess have as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12
NOT FOR TILDEN.

0Tilden does not appear to have any
show for securing the delegation from
Wisconsin to the democratic national con-
yention. Most of the district and county
conventions while not instructing in favor
of anybody, have shown decided opposi-
ton to the statesman of Grammercy Park.
The delegates will be uninstructed, proba-
bly. and if it looks as though Sammy has
been asleep, he may purposely have let
things go on as they have thinking ne
can get in his work better after the con-
vention than before. So that while ne
NAV not be able to secure the election OF
a delegation known to be for him on the
sstsrt. no one need be surprised to lind II
clamorous for Sammy at Cincinnati. Hn
barrel will be there and its contents vii
be used as arguments to win over unin
-structed and doubtful delegates to h's
support.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12
On our first page will be found a speed

On our first page will be found a speech
made in the house of representatives by
Hon. L. B. Caswell on the army appro-
priation bill. His points are all well
taken, and are sustained by arguments
the soundness Of which none can deny.
The people of this district are fortunate
in having as their representative in con-
gress a gentleman SO thoroughly at home
as Mr.. Caswell in the discussion of mat
lers of public interest, and one who is SO
level headed that he is always found up
on the right side.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12

So FAR as any reform" in the man
agement of national finances is concern
ed, the democrats go into the present
campaign without a particle of saying
grace Prior to 1868 the republican par
ty abolished $30;00O,O00 of internal rev.
enue taxes and in 1872 under Grants adj
ministration they made another reduction
of about $50, 100000 And during all
this time they we're reducing the public
debt, improving the public credit and
paving the way for the restoration of spe-
Gle payments After the democrats OBJ
tanned control of the lower house of con-
gress in 1874 the republicans were no
longer responsible for such finance meas
ures as the democratic house initiated,
and after the democrats obtained control
of the senate, the entire responsibility of
legislation rested OH them. What have
they done with their power? Have they
reduced taxation? Not Il bit. Have
they made that reform in the tariff $50 os-
tentatiously pledged by the cow eation
that nominated Tilden four years ago {?
Never g reforna.'' With such pledges
unfulilled what amazing cheek it Will be
for the democracy 10 again come before
the country and astudinize as " Eeform-
ers' and pledge themselves to economic
legislation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12
PRESIDENT HAYES met public expec

tons by promptly vetoing the deficiency
appropriation bill. His objections to the
bill are not only valid, but they are stat
ed in clear and pointed manner, that
will carry conviction to vast majority of
the intelligent voters of the nation. The
cool, candid and determined course Of the
president is in marked contrast to the
factiousness of the present congress in
their desperate attempt to nullify laws
they cannot repeal. The Presidents
course will be approved by the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12
New Advertisements.

CIRCUIT COURT-JEFFERSON CO..
Theodore Prentiss. Plaintiff.
Henry NJ. Mead, Mary A. Mead, his wife, Martin
Mead, VIM. II. Rogers, VIM. Boorman, Clar-
ence Shepard Sidney Shepard. Cleveland Co
operative Stove Company, Judson A. Roundy
VIM. s. Peckham, Sidney Hauxhurst, Harvey
Merritt, Thomas Donaldson, Henry Cribbin,
James A. Sexton, Edward H. Pitkn Jonathan
W. Brooks, Albert M. Gilbert Brandon Manu-
factuling Company, Truman b. PEBBLES, C. w.
Mitchell, II. G. chamberlain II. Fl. Sutor,
Dgtenddnts
The State of Wisconsin, to the said Defendants,
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons. ex-
elusive of the day of service and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case ofyour failure so to co. Judgment will be
rendered against you according to the demand
of the complaint.
THEODORE PRENTIss Plaintiff IN Person.
P. O. Address, WATERFOWL Jefferson Co., is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12

GEN. GRANTS prospects for the nom-l
ination at Chicago do not look as rromis-
ing as they did few days ago. Several
of the delegates to the national conven-
ton from New York and Pennsylvania
have announced their determination to
not abide their instructions to vote for
s'Grant and say that they will support
Blaine Without the solid vote Of the
two states named for Grant, it does not
seem possible that he can be nominated.
Additional doubt is thrown over his sue
cess on account of the uncertainty as to
how the vote in Illinois may be cast.
There was a bitter contest at the primar-
les held in Cock county last Saturday,
where there was fusion Of all interests
opposed to Grant, resulting nominally as
follows: Grant 81, Blaine 81, WASH
burne rs. AS Cook ..uIty has 90 dele
gates in the state convention, twill be
.-seen that she vail cut an important figure
in that body The Times and The Tri-
bune say that the delegation will be anti
*Grant, while on the other hand The Inter
Ocean claims that there are enough
WasAburn .men who will vote with the
Grant delegatesto ensure the success of
1.-The latter Great uncertainty exists,
therefore, as to; what the final outcome
NAV be.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-12
The Repnblirap.
WEDNESDAY, MAY IL, 1880.

ONE OF THE United States courts in
New York has been closed for want of
funds to pay the marshals; the demo-
Gratis in congress refusing to make the
necessary appropriation unless they can
gain some political advantage.