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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21


We are informed that there is some
wild talk of setting aside the action
of the late grand jury, on the ground
that one of the members was out OF
the parish few months before he was
drawn. The person referred to is q
good juror, being native citizen OF
the parish. 1t only takes twelve
grand jurors to find "a true bill.
The action Of the late grand jury was
"unanimous" on almost every bill,
and if any body expects to escape
punishment on the ground referred
to, they are doomed to certain dis
appointment. If that is all tha
stands between a malefactor and th'
penitentiary. the State can count OF
the service of that individual withou
doubt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

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As the schools have just opened
and as everybody reads yoar ppper,
il you will allow me the space, l wish
20 call the attention of the teachers
and pupils to fault in English pro-
nunciation, exceeding common in the
North, rarely heard in tue South. or
in England. but which seems to be
spreading here. 1--WE have faults
enough in the South without graft
ing some Northern ones upon them
l refer to the vulgarism-if / may SO
term it-of giving the long "a
which is in SO many OF our common
words, the sound of 100"
For instance. ninty-five out of every
hundred Northerners will say insti-
loot, instead of institute, dooty in
stead duty-a perfect rhyme to the
word beauty. They will call new
and news moo and noos-a perfect
rhyme to pew and pews-and so on
through the dozens and hundreds
of similar words. Not a diction-
AIRY in the English language author
ICES this. In students and.stupid the
"u'' has the same sound as in cupid
and they should not be pronounced
stoodent and stoopid, as so many
teachers are in the habit OF sounding
them. If it is vulgarism to call
door q doah-as we all admit-isn'
it as much of a vulgarism to call |
newspaper a noosraper? One l
Northern and the other Southern
that's the only difference. When tn
London Punch wishes to burlesqu
the pronunciation of the servants
, makes them call the duke the dool
the tutor the tooter, aud tube
, toob. You never find the best North
ern speakers, such as Wendell Phi
lips, Chas. Summer. George WilliaI
Curtis, Emerson, Holmes, and me
of that class saying moo for new, Too
: day for Tuesday, avenoo for avenu
! or calling duke dock. 1t is
fault that Souterner also never fal
into. He has slips enough of anotl
q err kind, but he doesn't slip on Il
i long Gu" As many, of our teache
have never had their attention Gale
to this. / hope they will excuse th
Il notice.-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21


The mail due here Monday at 10
O'Clock a. m. arrived at 11.30 q. M.
The delay was occasioned by the
mule jumping off the ferry boat near
Corinne. The consequence was that
the mail was in the condition describ-
ed by Sat Lovingood as SO perfect
mommux" when received here. The
mail route between Alexandria and
here needs an Overlooking. The mail
frequently arrives wet through and
bearing all the evidences OF care
less handling. If the contractor can
not or will not put rider on the
route who has intelligence enough to
take care of the mail, his contract
should be cancelled, and new one
made with some one who will attend
to his business. The accident refer
red to above could have been pre-
vented by removing the sacks from
the mule before entering the boat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Our correspondent signing himself
"West End" who writes some perth
nent facts about grand iuries, will
confer favor by sending in his name.
We think we recognize the handwrit-
ing of the pensman, but our rule Of
requiring the name Of correspond
emit is imperative and will not be vio-
lated. The name is not required fol
publication. but simply as guar
antee of good faith. The views o.
"West End" have our appreciation
and If he will send in bis name w
will be pleased to publish his letter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

We see by the N. 0. Times that rail-
road is contemplated from Alexandria
to Little Rock. Ark. passing through
Monroe, La. This road, on direct
line, would pass through our parish
about fifteen or twenty miles east OF
Colfax. This route lies through the
pine hills. the most barren portion OF
the parish. If the road does not de-
fleet to the. west. and pass through
Colfax, our advice is to build branch
from Colfax to the road. But before
the route is fully determined, we ad-
wise the projectors to take look Of
this portion of the parish and see the
fertility Of the soil and the easy
grade. By making this detour the
road would pass through the mos
fertile part of the parish, and alst
avoid the swampy ground around
Catahoula lake.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21
LOCAL DOT s .

Subscribers ,cill notice series OF
numbers after their names on The paper
These numbers indicate TO ,chat date
your subsoription as paid. The first
number denotes the month, the second
the dou and The third the year. For
instance, # your name is .followed by
1882. IL indicates that your subscrap-
tioa is paid to Jan. l, 1892 # your
name is follo,oed by 5-2l-Sl, your SUD-
scription expires May 81, 1881.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

The crops about Montgomery are
said to be in excellent condition, es-
pecially in the hills, where there has
been plenty Of rain. In the immedi-
ate vicinity Of Colfax the crops are
also good, and we are informed that
in the hills east of us the outlook il
very favorable. Altogether the pros
pect for good crop in Grant parish
is most encouraging.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Deputy Sheriff Lacroix left We'd
nesday morning, on the Bell. for Ba-
ton Rouge, taking with him James
Monroe, who will "do the State some
service" for the next three years
cause, house breaking
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

D1ED.-Near Montgomery. La. at
4 o'clock p. M. ON Saturday. May
It'll, 1881. john Boees, an old and
respected citizen of Grant parish.
The remains OF Mr.. Boggs we're fol
lowed to their last resting place BY
the Masonic fraternity OF Montgom-
cry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

There are too many dogs 10 town.
Let MS have license law, and pay
the marshal fee for killing all unli-
censed dogs. If dog is valuable
his owner will pay for the privilege
Of keeping him, and if he is of no &C
count be should be killed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

On Sunday afternoon some one
stole a young horse. worth about
5000, from Martin Smith Of Big
Creek. Mr.. Smith. passed through
Colfax on Thursday in pursuit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

On Wednesday Deputy Sheriff La
cour arrested Sam Nelson (colored} D.,
on charge OF stealing some clothes
from DR.. Peter johnson. Nelson gave
gave bail with Tom Cary as security.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Mr.. j. L. Pirtle, our town marshal,
left on the Yazoo Valley. Tuesday
morping, for Shreveport, on his way
TO his former home in Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Sheriff Teal has brought his family
to town. and they now occupy their
new house, the handsomest building
in Colfax. We welcome them and
wish them q pleasant life among us.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Mr.. H. Mcknight is improving his
lot generally; a new stable, and white
wash, ad lib., are making his lot BIOS
som like the rose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Since our town has been re-sur-
veyed, and the lots and streets staked
off, would it not be good idea
for the council to have all the streets
opened? Let us trim up and look
like town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Let your name be written with
care and kindness on the hearts OF
those with whom you are brought
in contact, and it viii never be blot
ted ont.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Drs. Deal and Goode, on Tuesday
last, removed tumor from the leg
of VIM. Smith, at Big Greek. The
patient was doing finely when last
heard from.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

The silent Wheeler g. Wilson No. 3
and White sewing machines delivered
at Colfax at New Orleans prices by
Ferguson & Schnack, watchmakers
and jewellers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

A druggist and lawyer 1--WE re-
frain from giving namesl went a hunt
ing Thursday. They met with fine
luck. A squirrel, three rabbits and
turkey with surname were the
results. They did not bring the tur-
KEY home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Mcknight & McNeely have receiv-
ed large stock Of dry goods. grocer.
les, notions. etc. Call and see their
new goods; they can not be excelled
either in quality. cheapness or polite
ness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

We had q fine rain Thursday
night-s blessing much needed by
the gardens and cisterns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

MIR. R. o. Kelly has been appoint
ed police juror IN ward 4, vice M.
Nugent, ESQ, resigned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

G. S. Johnston. Esq, has been ap.
pointed parish surveyor OF Grant
parish by Gov. Wilt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Mr.. j. H. McNeely is erecting a
residence in the rear of his store.
Keep the ball rolling and Colfax will
soon look like town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

The repairing of watches by com.
petent workmen specially at
FSneusoN & ScHxAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Nice gold iewelry and silverwart
at FERousoN & SoHNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

These Lectures contain some sp'ehdsu No-
cal Training Exercises, and some OF
the most Popular Songs Of
the day.
No. /. Mistakes in Music, or Rise and
Progress in Musical Science. This lecture
is overfiowing with fun and musical knowi-
edge, both scientific and historical.
No. 2. Culture of the Voice. Use and
Abuse of the Vocal Organs. This lecture
is full Of knowledge Of how to produce
good tones, 1t will prove mine OF wealth
to all who sing or desire to sing.
No. 3 The Art Of Singing, or Proper
and Improper Methods. This lecture -
replete with just the knowledge desired
by every singer.
No. 4. The Voice in Speaking Compared
with the Voice in Singing. This lecture Is
Invaluable to both singers and speakers.
No. S. The World Wide Influence OF
Music. Every lover Of music should have
this lecture.
No. s. Study of Harmony, the Essential
Groundwork of Musical Progress. This
lecture cannot be omitted by any desiring
a knowledge Of music
No. I. Why All should Study Music. A
lecture full Of important information and
| advice on musical subjects.
No. 8. Who should Study Vocal and
Who should Study Instrumental Mnsic.
| No. 9. Christianixing Influence Of Mu-
steal Culture.
No 10. Music Of the Past and Present.
Each Of the above lectures contain as
| much information as can be gained from
| fifty dollars worth Of lessons and books
Prios, Ten Cs.ts Each, Sent Post-i'aid xpo"
Receipt Of Price.
Pnoy. RlCx's LECTURES are everywhere
selling with almost phenomenal rapldity'
| Ladies' and Gentlemen can rtalize splen-
did income BY their sale. We Will give
extraordinary bargains to agents, Retail
price ten cents, or five lectures for forty
cents. Thore Is not person that can at
ford to be without these Invaluable lee
lures. Address,
FRANK ROEHR, Publisher,
$50 4. Randolph Street,
n27-l2t Chicago. Illinois.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Has anybody seen Thorpe's pig?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21
"A e N T S

$1 600 Made in 30 Days.
Nov is the time to mako it. Prosperity
has dawned upon the people Of this coun-
try. and all are enjoying its blessiugs
You can just as well make little
money by .devoting some Of your spare
time to our business. We offer one OF the
best opportunities ever yet given TO any
one to make money. 1t takes no capital.
You do not have to invest large sum OF
money and run great risk OF losing it.
Your energy and your business capacity
will be all the capital you require La
dies can engage in the business IS well =
gentlemen, and even boys and girls dc
well. Even if you do not desire to en-
gage in business we can impart informa
ton to you that will be Of great value
You will readily see that it will be a com
paritively easy matter to make from ~
to 500 . week, and establish lucrative
| independent business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21
M "a K e
Hay while the sun shines.

Hay while the sun shines.
The business is honorable, straight-for-
ward and profitable. Do not neglest TINS
notice but write to us and find out what
our business is. 1t will pay You and only
cost the price of one postal card. We send
full particulars free Attend to this mat
ter now for there is money in it for all who
engage with us. If you can only devote
one or two hours day, Or the evening.
10 write to us to be convinced of this fact.
Send MS Postal card with your full name
and address plainly written thereon, and
receive by return mail full particulars o.
= business that will surprise you and make
you wonder why you never wrote to us be
fore. Write at once it will pay you. Ad
dress -
BUCKEYE MANUFACTURING Co.
(Nsme this paper.) MARION, ONO.
M ON e Y!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever and Ague.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores appetite
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Dyspepsia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

dr. TO dt O0per day at home. Sam
lpO WLOples worth IS free. Ad-
dress SrIssos & Co., Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21
PAINE, GRAFTON 4 LADD,

Attorneys-at-Law and Solicitors Of Americaa
and Foreign Patents.
412 FIFTH STREET. WAsHISGToS, d. C.
Practice Patent Law in all its branches
in the Patent Office and in the Supreme
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Pamphlet sent free on receipt of STAMP
for postage
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

Two First-Class SEWING MACHINES
for sale cheap At the CHRorIcls OFFICE
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-21

dec week in your own town. Terms
OOOand IS outfit free. Address H.
HALLErT g. Co., Portland, Maine.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-07-16
THE PRESIDENTS CONDITION.

The condition Of President GARFIELD during the
past week has been quite critical and tho country
has watched with breathess anxiety for fear Of the
worst. Ills symptoms on Monday were very un.
favorable, but since then there have been some
slight changes for the better aud We trust the dan
ger Is now entirely past. The President is very
weak and the wound gives him much pain, but he
IL brave noble. hearted man and bears his suffer
ings like good soldier, which he 10. His extra
ordinary pluck has been Of incalculabie advantage
TO him-in fact has been two.thrds Of the battle,
for IL has been battle with the grim monster who
has been lowering his bed for two long weeks.
A dispatch from Washington, dated July 18th,
says:
Notwithstanding the very favorable bulletins
which have been issued each day, indicating q
steady progress towards convalescence, the Presi-
dents condition has never until to-day ceased to
cause the gravest solicitude in the minds Of per-
haps the majority Of the community. while no
later than yesterday IL was limited in many quar-
tiers that the bulletins could not be taken ~ fair
indiccs Of his real condition that. in fact he was
each day growing weaker and making steady
drains upon his vitality 10 prolong lic.--
To-day, however. there Is n very general feeling
of confidence that the critical point has been safe
ly passed, and that the President IL slowly hut
surely entering upon the road to convalcscencc."
The condition Of the President was very much
improved ON Thursday and Il is thought the cribs
is now past. The ply sicians say tina, hi. reco,c.
~ will be slow, but certain aud that they have no
fears Of a relapse
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-07-16
SYMPATHY FOR THE PRESIDENT.

Al meeting Of the GARFIELD and Arthur Club Of
Towsontown. held on Friday night. July sth. in
pursuance of u call published in the uSioS, u. C..
Longnecker was called 10 the chair and Robert
Feast acted secretary. The object of the meet
ing was stated by the president. and on motion, n
committee Of seven, Mr.. :. Parker Bosley, chair
man, appointed to draft resolutions expressive
Of the sense Of the meeting. After brief consul
tation the committee, through its chairman, re-
ported the following which were unanimously
adopted:
Re.oir..i That the President Of the United States
represents the dignity Of the Nation, and blow
struck ut his life is one struck at the majority Of
the American people.
Re.oired, That We view with indispensable
horror the wicked attempt to take the life Of bis
Exeelleney, President Garfield, on the I'd isst.,
and deem IL n horrible crime against our free in
situations aud Republican form Of government, and
hereby express our profoundest detestation Of the
crime aud the criminal.
Rs.oirsd, That We do hereby tender our sincerest
sympathy TO President Garfield, his stricken fam
lily and venerable mother IN their deep affection,
and pray for his speedy aud permanent recovery.
Rssoirsd, That n copy these proceedings be for.
warded TO Hon. James q. Blaine, Secretary Of
State, Washington, u. c.
Speeches were made by the chairman, Rev. DIR.
J. y. Davis. s. Parker Bosiey and samuelG. Will
son. Portrayins the enormity u the atrocious
crime Of attempting to assassinate President Gar
field. and expressing sorrow and regret that so
terrible calamity had befaen the country. The
meeting then adjourned.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-07-16
Correspondence Baltimore County UAi0R.
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION. o

MsssTs. Editors lin our search for knowlcdge
VIC ovcrhauled man In gold spectacles and drab
hair who had tho appearance Of having q ram rod
inserted In his spinal column ana other appear
ances Of containing the information wanted
We asked him what would be the effect on agri-
culture when the Electric Homeopathic Plant Pro-
Queer got into general use-that is, a small pellet
dropped in the centre OF l0-acrc field just before
q thunder gust that would more than double the
CROP And also what eject II would have on the
grub that cuts down the young piantsg lie cast
his eyes down without bending the ram rod and
said, fooiishness, nonsense" then his eyes rolled
up and bis nose followed them as though he had
squashsd n bad egg. lie seemed To rather brief.
but thinking man put up in his style could not
be far out Of the way, We reflected.
We all know what trouble old Morse has caused
by bottng up electricity aud letting IL of in dots
and dashes on wire that will 60 anywhere in no
time. For instance, n merchant makes q ship
mcnt Of goods to \ country that used 20 take six
months TO hear from. lie makes the shipment
expecting 60 make money, and he keeps on cx-
peeting until the time is cut, then !; was finally
settled. But now he talks direct with that coun-
try. he finds his goods are high, he sends ON a lot
and hears every LAY that prices are going down,
then up, which keeps him In stew all the time
and finally terminates in brain fever son brain.
Another case: 4 rich mother. Ia. law who you feel
very anxious about goes to Europe for her health.
Before telegraphy you had no worry under IL or
- days. Now II she happens TO slip down some
Of those Swiss mountains and spells her outfit you
are notified Mt once aud your sorrow commences.
Edison Is trying 60 turn night into day. We will
be setting up all night and sleeping away the
old fashioned day. Instead Of being sung 20 sleep
by the ine.voieed mosquito we will have the nasty
dies crawling In our nose and ears aud sliding
down our bald heads. From these conclusions We
say our learned friend IL right aud such things
ought to be put down before they interfere With
the bone and snew Of the land. JoHSSIcAkE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-07-16
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