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Science and Industry.

The South has raised this year
COO, 900, 900 pounds of tobacco, which is
IL, OOO, 900 more than she ever raised be-
fore.
kansas is the principal field for
supplies of castor beans, and the crop
this year is estimated up to 10000 900
bushels.
-Telephonic communication was re-
Gently successfully made between Day
ton, o., and Indianapolis, a distance of
1O8 miles. Conversations were ex-
changed without the slightest difficulty.
Manson, Iowa, looms up as dairy
center, having shipped to Chicago dur
ing the past season nearly 30 tons OF
butter almost every week.
The introduction of American an
thracite into Switzerland has directed
the attention of the Swiss to their own
coal fields, which they believe may be
made to supply their wants.
1t is stated that on Jas. l.. Rays
farm in Lewis and Clarke County,
Montana, this season, one acre yielded
102 bushels of wheat, the largest yield OF
wheat ever recorded.
I'm Los Angeles County, CAL, there
are 5,172, 900 vines, which produced L.
O75, 900 gsllons of wine during the past
year. Next year it is believed the prod
net will be 2,25O,O00 gallons.
The total shipments of grain by
lake and rail from Chicago for the sea-
son, up to the close of business Nov. 8,
were lie, 1925, 1868 bushels, being nearly
1000, 900 more than up to the same date
last year.
There are 1OO, SOC, 900 acres of land
under cultivation in the United States,
and nearly half the people in the coun-
try are either engaged directly in agri-
cultural pursuits or in business related
to agriculture.
Crawford, an American engineer
in Japan, is authorized to completely
equip an American railway from Yezoo
to the coal-fields of the interior, through
the City of Sappero, a distance of 5s
miles.
The fumes from the smelling OF
lead ore are now passed through very
long line of pipes and wooden bags, and
| COuucnstu Iuoo icau n CHI 40 SeS"aA &c
converted into water. The lead thu;
obtained is powder of exceeding fine
ness, which makes an excellent blue
paint. An intense heat melts this pow.
der, and by similar process of catch.
ing the fumes, a white powder is OBJ.
tanned, which makes superior white
paint.
Odds and Ends.
-Open confession is good for the soul
and so is good oak-tanned leather.
Man proposes; and, when he does
so in the bar-room, all the loafers eager
ly accept.
NO man who hasn't had a blind
boil between his shoulders knows how i
feels to reach after the unattainable.
The horns of the moon are visible
but the horns of q man are hid by 1
green-shutter screen across the front enc
Of the sample-rOOm
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-24

=" What shall we do with our corner
loafers, who stand round all dayP" asks
an exchange Furnish them with chairs
and let them sit down for while.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-24

-Indelible Ink: Take four drains
nitrate of silver, four ounces of rainwa-
ter, six drops solution of nut-gall and
half dram of gum arabic. This ink
will not fade and costs very little.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-24

When farmer puts ring in a
hogs nose he strikes at the root of the
thing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-24

AMAN can borrow all the trouble he
wants on his own personal security.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-24

To Wash Flannels: male .x'so',ss b
with hot water Gust strong e 5sudk
remove the dirt); rub with yU "a sh,ks;
n make an another suds quite no. not. ,csli
with water just off the oo s.;,e cold b
remain until the water = Ether.
fore hanging out in cold we. :.
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Foreign Notes.

The King and Queen Of Italy pro-
pose to visit the island of Sicily in great
pomp next spring for the purpose OF
stirring up the loyalty of the Sicilians.
Little Count Rantzau, Prince Bis
marck's first grandson, was baptized on
Christmas Day. The Prince, it is said,
seems to be much pleased with his new
dignity of grandfather, and is daily in
formed of the progress of the infant,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-01-24

A WIVES pies are ne'''
mothers.
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West. The news of his travels from
time to time reached GAINESVILLE. He was
heard of as Methodist minister, as q
political stump-speaker, and later as q
resident of the Iowa Penitentiary. Still
later it was heard that he had become
rich. and was the owner of palatial
residence on the iowa River, which far
exceeded any thing in the State in point
of richness Of appointment. At last he
returned, and, freely admitting that he
had served terms in the Penitentiaries
of Iowa, Illinois aud Wisconsin, called
upon the people to elect him as Justice
OF the Peace, saying, naively 81 know
all about crime, SO you couldn't do bet
| ter"
His proposition was not accepted, al
though he had distinctly announced
that he would either be Justice of the
Peace or highwayman, and told them
to take their choice. As good as hi'
! word, he waylaid County Judge and
clergyman and robbed them OF thcil
horses. For this exploit he was sent II
the Ohio Penitentiary for 10 years. bu
was soon pardoned out. He at once re
commenced his struggle for such fame
as is to be found in the Office of Justic'
of the Peace, and in 1862 was absolutel,
elected to that Office in Monroe COUNTY
by his appreciative neighbors, defeat
ing one Of the wealthiest men in tn
county, who was his political opponent
1t was, however, proved that he was in
capacitated for filing Office by civil dis
abilities. The blow seemed to breal
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Personal and Literary.

Russians who are devoted to Dick
ems are eagerly looking forward to a
translation of his letters promised by a
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CONGRESSIOyAL.
C""csus'on Of Yesterday. Proceed.
SSlSNAIE.After our report Closed


SENATE-After our report c,osed
Inc consideration OF the immeiaie deec,t,,cx
bill was proceeded with u0'O'eaes
81 MI. Elaine submitted an amendment allowing
tnt einpioNes OF the government printing orfoS
holidays, with pay. on January / Fehr1lsry sS
July T. December IS, Thanksgiving day ara
other public HOLIDAYS '' ""e
Mr. EdmuDds made the point OF order enttn,l,
irrespective or the merit OF the Amendment
that II was out OF order as proposing Ieytslatior
on ger eral appropriation BIN, and thus NO
iating the first clause OF the 29th rule which
provides that no amendment which proposes
general legislation shall be received 10 any gen
eral appropriation bill.
. The presiding officer Mr.. Rolins) ruled that
we pending bill was not a general approprfs-
tun OIL, ana that the amendment was In orieg.
MI. EdmundS appealed nom this ruling.
-, MI. hdmunds, in support OF his appeal from
Ihe ruling Of the Chair. argued that n the
oIIslhal appropriations 10 which this bill ne
ierIeu were general appropriations this BIN
hi US ,, os general Appropriation bin.
10 support the ruling OF the Chair when ina
Chalr announced that while under the first
Clause OF rule - he had ruled the amendment O
Mr.. Blaine 10 be in order upon further oons,d
Grafton, and taking the whole rule together he
would practically reverse his ruling sRd decide
the amendment not in order.
After some further discussion. Mr.. Eimunds
moNe1 10 strike out the clause relating 20 ths
appointments and pay OF special deputy mar
Shals, leaving the appropriation intact Re-
lected-yeas Fl. mass "a. The bill was read a
sVtS Hay -}-MT. E1fnu0uS CALI
Ing for the yeas and NAYS
MT Coke, from the committee on Indian az
ialfS optained leave TO report a substitute for
.ht OH ratliylng The Ute agreement. Ordered
ore printed and lie on the table
Inc senate then, at 4:20 p. IN. went into ex-
ecutive session. and when the doors were re-
opened adjourned. "
HoUSE.-After our report closed-the House
being In committee OF the whole on the civil
service deficiency bill
Mt. Blackburn explained the senate amend
mentS. out the committee rose without coming
TO any vote on the BILL and the House at As
Adjourned. '
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TNHOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES

Under and by virtue Of a conveyance in -
trust TO MS, bearing date on the Goth day of f..s
April, 1878, and duly recorded among the .A@N
land records of WASHINGTON county, in the District
of Columbia. We, the undersigned, will sell at pub
lie auction. In front of the premises, ON THURS
DAY, THE 9TH OF APRIL. 1880. AT O'CLOCK IN THE
IN All mat pdrt e. oI Taa IN the saia Guy.
herds recorded subdivision of square numbered
623, the same being improved by Brick Dwelling
House.
Terms of sale az prescribed by the said convey
ance in trust being as follows The amount of in
debtedness, secured by the said deed and now I'M
paid that is to say 81 COO with interest at 10 per
paid in cash. and the balance in equal instruments,
in six, twelve and eighteen months from the said
day Of SALE the pure haser TO give his notes for the
deferred payments, bearing interest from day OF
sale. A deposit of 300 will be required of pur-
chaser at time of sale. All conyeyancing at ex.
lense Of purchaser.
H vi Il T +. f,A1MADeE, Trustees.
marl6-eOdSds
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(lH ANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE LOT COR
- NEh OF NINETEENTH AND NJ STREETS

Under and by virtue Of two DEGREES passed eea1a
respectively on July 10th, 1870. and January
5tb. 1875. in cause No. 1912 Equity. Supreme 80
Court OF tie District of Columbia, wherein John
NJ. Willard ct al are complainants and Clctildis
Willard ct al. are defendants, will sell at public
auction, in front of the premises, to the highest
bidder. on MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL,
1880. AT O'CLOCK p. NJ Lot No. Is, in square
No. l4O, fronting about 81 feet and Is inch on NJ
street. and about IS feet 18th street, containing
3, S25 square feet, more or !ess.
Terms Of sale: One third cash, and residue In
three equal instaments at six, twelve and eighteen
months. with interest. to be secured by the pnr.
chaeer's notes and reserved lien on the property
sold. or all cash at purchasers option. deposit
q 800 must be made at the time Of the sale and il
the terms Of sale be not complied with within five
days from day Of sale the property will be res.d at
risk and cost after days notice In the
Evening Star newspaper. OonveyancinG at pur-
chaser's cost JOHN +. HANNA. Trustee.
D. d. WARNER, Auct. marco 3taw, 2w&ds
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GENERAL GRANTS 'TRrR GREATNESS THE
New York conference or Methodist Episcopal
enurches opened Its session yesterday IN New
YORK city, Bishop Isaac w. Wiley presiding
standing committees were appointed and q
conference sermon was preached by Rev. j. j.
Dean, his subject being True Greatness" In
touchlng on the subject OF greatness OF men he
compared the characters OF Sumner Calhoun
ana webster. He said there was another man
whose name should be added 10 that Iist-the
mian VINO iately has received attention from the
whole OF Europe. He alluded. ne said. TO (,eu-
eral Grant. who had served the country well for
TWO terms, and the speaker saw no good reason
why ne should not be elected third time. Mr.
Deans remarks in reference TO Grant were lone
and loudly applauded.
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nUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE On PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EAST.
BY virtue OF deed Of trust, dated February -
2Ist 1867, and duly recorded in Liber X. NJ. -
for Washington county. in said District, and by
direction Of the holder Of the note cured by said
TUESDAY, 18th DAY OF April, 1880. AT O'CLOCK
?: M, in front OF the premises lot lettered Il, in
hlng's SUBDIVISION OF square numbered eight hun.
dred and seventy four (s74.)
TERMS Of sale: One-third in cash, and the balance
In Two equal payments III six and twelve month"; in
notes bearing interest at per cent per annum
until PAID, and secured by deed Of trust on the
premises. AL eonveyancing at the purohaser's Coz.
JOHN J. JOHNSON, Trustee
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JAMES GUILD SON. Auctioneers.
- $50 Pennsylvania avenue

By virtue Of deed of trust, dated Septern- IA
Der y q. lsIS and duly recorded in Liber Ef@
NO sgi, foilo z1S, ct sea-, one of the land Am
records Of the District of Columbia and at the tit
zen request OF the party secured thereby, wew sell
at public auction, in front Of the premises on FRI
Da1, The NINTH DAY OF APRIL. 1880, AT O'CLOCK
p M the following described real estate, situated
in washington City, District OF Columbia, AMI
known upon the ground plan of said city as and
telne lots 10, 81 and p in Starts recorded snb-
DIVISION OF lots in Gulicks recorded subdivsi OF
upon said lots.
Terms of sale: One third cash and balance in six
and twelve months with, interest upon deferred
pay ments from day Of sale until paid at tho rae of
seven per centum rer anuum, secured by deed of
trust upon property s5ld. ail cash at option of
purchaser. The lots tn be sold separately. A de-
os1t cf one hundred liars $1,000 each lot re-
qured at time OF SALE and all convey acing at cost
OF purchaser II terms not complied with in ten
DAYS Trustees reserve the right tn resell at risk and
cost OF defaulting purchaser, after seven days,
notice in Evening Star.
HORACE K FULfoN,s Trustees.
FOR fnrther particulars apply at Fulton's Loan
cfhce, ol4 9TH St. mar27- dts.
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EHANCERY SALE OF VERY DESIRABLE
bATE s6G ors IF The The s ERsbENoE M
ON n STREET NORTHWEST, NEAR NfNE-
s sFkEETs s susFEET; JEFFERSON AND M
By virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court zys1,
OF the District of Columbia. passed on the TI$
oath day Of December. A. D. 1877, in equity ~
cause cause No Pap All the parties IN in
FOUR O'CLOCK PM SHARP on the promises. and
continuing at the same time and place from day to
day. until all the lots described herein cred,
offer for sale, at public auction, all those pieces or
parcels of land in Washington city District of 90
lumbia known and DISTINGUISHED upon the ground
plat or plan Of said city as lots numbered from
ll4l. and from sixteen Cl6j to twenty seven. both
inclusive and from thirty t31) to thirty seven
$50, both inclusive, and lot thirty nine (39), in
division 10 duly recordedin Ltber b T.. folio lis,
Office Of the surveyor IT the District Of Co.
lumbia. The lois viii be offered separately. Copies
Warner. GIG stree. northwest, Of either Of the
trustees.
Terms Of sale: One fourth of the purchs se money
TO be paid in cash and the residue in equal Install
from the day Of SALE with seven per cent interest,
to be secured by deed Of trust to the satisfaction
Of the Trustees, or by the title being retained by
them until the whole Of the purchase money is paid;
or the whole of the purchase money may be paid in
cash. at the option Of the purchaser. deposit Of
$l0O will be required on each lot and conveyancing
OF sale are not compiled with in one week from the
day OF sale, the Trustees tho rsht to resell
the property at the risk and cost of the defaultng
the Evening Star and Washington Post.
C. A. JAMES.
TT. J HRPf + ETXb6sHhh,ps'on; Trustees
B. r. WxkSEk. Aao es st. n'~' marls,d
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p H. WARNER. Real Estate Anctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF LOT AND TWO
HOUSES ON THE WEST SIDE OF SEVENTH
STREET NORTHWEST, BETWEEN N

AND 0.
BY virtue of a deed of trust dated the 18th IL
Gay Of June, A. D. 1875, and recorded in
LIoer lSS, folio 252, the subscriber, the ~"
surviving trustees, will sell to the highest bidder
in front of the premises, on the terms stated below
ON MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1880,
AT O'CLOCK p NJ. part Of lot numbered 10 ten).
IN square numbered 423 flour hundred and twenty
three, being the southern part thereof beginning
for same at the southeast of said lot ten
and running thence north thirty three (33) feet:
THENCE Sestwardly one hundred nO0) feet; then
straight line, to the place of beginning, together
with all and singular the Qye4ehts, privileges,
hereditaments and opportunities to the same be-
long n9, or IN any manner appertaining in Wash
ington city, d. G.
The terms are: One-fourth cash (of which $50 on
each house must be paid at the time of sale) and
the residue in six, tive and eighteen months from
the day Of sale, notes Of the purchaser in equal
sums. bearing six per cent per annum until paid,
and payable semi annually; to be secured by deed
of trust to the satisfaction of the Trustee selling.
on the premises sold all cash at the purchasers
option. All conveyancing at the purchasers cost.
The right is reserved to resell the said property. or
any part thereof, five days notice in The Even
ing Star, If the terms not complied with within
i've days from the day of sale. A HYDE,
MARIO eoSds Surviving Trustee.
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JAMES PILLfNG, r.
apl d&ds IHOS. Z. WAGGAMAN,} Trustees.
r H. WARNER. Real Estate Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF vALU tBLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, No. 141s NJ STREET NORTH
WEST, NEAR THE THOMAS STATUE.

TRUSTEES SALE OF vALU ,BLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, No. 141S NJ STREET NORTH
WEST, NEAR THE THOMAS STATUE.
By virtue Of a deed of trust, dated on the -
corded in Iiber No. $40, folio 279. one of the 1HA
land records Of the District of Columbia and by the
written direction of the party secured thereby.
VIII sell at public auction, in front of the premises,
Day OF APRIL, AID 1880. AT 80 O'CLOCK P M,
all that certain piece parcel of land and pre- misses
situate in the City of Washington, District of COL
nmbia. known and distinguished as part Of
bered two hundred and fourteen (2i4J: Begin
ming for the said part at the northeast corner of
said lot and running thence wett with the south
line Of street north thirty three (33) feet and six
feet; thence west fifteen Q5) feet: thence south
forty five (45) feet; thence east eighteen l8) feet
and six 6) inches; thence north forty five (45 feet
thence east thirty 600 feet, and thence north
ming containing four Thousand FIVE hundred and
seventeen and one half square feet of ground more
or less, with the improvements Said Real Estate
WI be SOLD subject to unpaid taxes, collectors Ger
Terms: One-thrd of the purchase money in
cash. (of which deposit of 5000 must be made at
the sale and the balance in two equal instalments,
payable in six and twelve months from the day of
the purchaser, bearing interest from date until
paid, at the rate Of seven per centum per annum,
interest payable semi annually, and secured by
deed of trust on the property sold, must be given
at the option of the purchaser If the terms of sale
are not complied with within ten days from the day
OF sale the Trustees the right to resell said
real estate at the r1sk and cost of the defaulting
Star newspaper. All conveyanciRg and recording
at the expense of the purchaser
HENRY 81 LOCKWOOD. Trpstaa.
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.jan16- TIL. 3nl
DIR. F. A. Won. MOSOHZI SKIER,

go Nineteenth st. NV.
Special attention given to the treatment OF
DEAFNESS. NOISES IN THE HEAD, I'M
PAIRED SIGHT, CATARRH, ASTHMA,
DISEASES OF THE THROAT,
LUNGS, CHEST, &c.
DR.. Won MOSCHZISKER
has now been long enough in Washington and ac-
compshed sufficient in his profession to feel that
sary. AS an author Of medical works upon the or
Rans OF whose treatment he has made speciates for
Tor the treatment of the respiratory organs. he is
well known beth in Europe and this country.
DR.. Won MOSCHZISKER
feels some personal qualification in the fact that the
nst oi ms patients past and present contains the
Gfaaae that n he any GS9s asF sases
amined at his Office by those Interested.
FROM SENATOR VOORHEES,.
thank you very sincerely for the relief received
from your treatment Of my hearing. which has been
we're cold. D. W. VOORHEES,.
RESTORATION OF HEARING.
Dr.; Won Moschzisker's treatment in my case-ca-
tarrh and deafness,proved perfect success.
think it but 5qst tribute to him to make it known
to all who need his medical services that have the
'S TH #H Ga2lss soME bSEifS
National Brass Works, Washington.
DEAR SIR:-By the advice of Senator Voorhees, I
placed myself under your treatment for a case Of
throat disease and nasal catarrh. have reason to
be entirely satisfied with the result of your skill
and you are at liberty to refer any one to me.
q. II. DAVIDGE,
Office.
FROM HORATIO SEYMOUR.
DR.. Won Moschzisker brings me letters OF intro
duction from gentlemen of character and standing
They speak highly of his skill and success in the
treatment of diseases of the Eye and Ear and those
OF the Respiratory Organs and of his attachments
as physician From his treatment of q case un-
der my observation and personal experience think
he give relief in all cases which limit Of remedy
HORATIO SEYMOUR.
Office hours From 9 a. m. to p. NJ, and from 3
70 pm. mar24
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THANCERY SALE.

~ virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court, ar
cause No. = rs doc 40 win offer for sale at Il
$780, At O'CLOCK P. ~. in front Of the premises.
LOIS Nos 2b and 20. in O'Donoehne's sub division
OF part of lot e in square No. 5l8, in the city of
Washington, &C. Lot Is fronts % feet on North
street, between 4th and 9th streets and Lot %
lots having depth Of 100 feet
Terms OF sale: Ope,h cash, residue in two
az per cent interest. deposit OF $50 On each lot
REGINALD FENDALI. Trustee.
DUNCANSON 6hOS, Aucts. MarlI -d&ds
sE-THE ABOVE SALE IL POSTPONED till
SATURDAY, THE Sd DAY OF April, 1885, at same
maria ODDS REGINALD FENDAIL, Trustees
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DIED.

DIED
CoRCORAN. On Wednesday, March 81, 1870.
at 80 D. M, after lingering illness, which she
bore with Christian fortitnde and resign alton
MARGARET, beloved wife of Patrick Oorcoran IN
the fifty III ST year of her age.
The friends of the family invited To attend the
funeral, on Friday, April ID, at O'Clock u m
east.
REpDALL: Suddenly. Wednesday. March 81,
1851 ELIZA FRANCES. daughter of the late William
Re ddall, in the sixty ninth year of her age
Her funeral will take place from the residence Of
der sister, Mrs Ann =: Handy, No. 1910 q street,
on Friday, April 2. at O'Clock p. M Friends and
acquaintance are invited to attend.
ROSS. On the morning of the Slst OF March,
leeO at 10, OF pneumonia. at the residence of her
son, No. 3O9 Seventh street northwest MARGARET
Ross, in the sixty ninth year If her age.
Funeral will take place from the above residepce
April I'd, at O'Clock % m.
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TAKE NOTICE.-Since January. ls7s haya
J. repaired from 70 4. watches q day. NJ prioes
yy,rXing from % 70 $Se for each watch. win give
promise to return every dollar for work not satis-
factory has ever been required. n. jENGEN, 0l3
Psunsytyapia aye maS6