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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17
CARLYLE AND HIS WIFE.

A gentleman in this city, says the Ro'
chester Democrat, whose early home
was in Dumtrieshire, Scotland, has fur
nished the following "reminiscences OF
Carlyle:
"My recolleCtions of Thomas Carlyle
extend back to the years 1927 8. My
father lived about one mile from the
village of Dunscore, DumfrieshiGe, where
the parish church was located, and re
members we'll of seeing the Sage Of
Chelesa,' then a man about So years of
age, with his wife, his brother and two
maiden sisters, ride past my fathers
house nearly every Sabbath on their way
to the parish church, which my father
and his family attended. They rode on
horseback, each mounted on chestnut
hunter; and to see all The members Of
the Carlyle household 60 cantering along
after having rode already six miles, was
sight worth seeing, and which l shall
never forget. Thomas was foremost, and
on the right of his handsome and be.
loved wife, next his two sisters, and last
ofsll 'Sandie,' as he was familiarly call
cd. They were a merry troop, and
seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly.
At that time Thomas was tall and rather
slender, although 1.-the and active. His
complexion light, bis cheeks rather
round with delicate admiXture of red
and white, his features of a classic mould
and his gray eyes, which to me showed
marvellous depths Of thought, was over.
hung by a massive brow which was grand
in contour. In church his attitude was
grand and respectful, and seemingly at.
traCtive, but whoever observed him very
closely, and marked the deep, dreamy
eyes, could readily see that the mind Of
the great thinker was reveling in scenes
far removed from those before him, and
not upon the subject of the sermon, how
ever important and weighty in elfand
how much in after life he was influenced
and appreciated early religious tenden-
Cies. But then, to outward appearace
the services were secondary to the pleas
ure he enjoyed in tracing the life of
Schiller, and in depicting the scenes Of
the French Revolution, work on which
he was then engaged. His wife, the
daughter of Mrs. Welsh, was of medium
height, and a model Of grace and lowell
ness. Dignifed and ladylike in her de
pertinent, she was kind, courteous and
afable to all. She possessed unusual
natural gifts, and her mind was Cultiva-
ted by liberal and thorough education,
She was thus in every sense qualified to
be helpmeet for her husband. She
was his constant companion wherever he
was and whenever he went away, and
she passed much of her time in his study
with him, making herself useful in look
ing up references, consulting authorities
and acting as his amanuensis whenever
occasion required. 1t was even said
that in many instances, when Compar
ing their ideas on mooted points, he
gave to her conclusions the preference"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17
THE EXTINCTION OF LARGE AMI
MAILS,

In an interesting artiCle...o this sub
ject in French journal, M Vignes shows
that those species which exceed their
fellows in height or bulk are more than
ever at the present day threatened with
extinction, Since the recent geological
epochs the progressive diminution of
their number has become all the more
rapid that they must now count man
among the numerous competitors that
dispute with Them the surface of the
earth. Thus the present age may be
called upon to witness the accomplish.
nent of their extinction. In the strug.
gle which they have to maintain against
this new competitor, they present, in
comparison with species Of moderate or
small sze, two disadvantages. The mass
of their body being more developed, they
require more abundant ntnourishment, and
are thus liable to be deprived of sniff.
cient subsistence. Besides, their multi,
plication being comparatively slow, they
can only repair their losses with great
difficulty. Certain small species-rats,
mice, insects, &C-against which there
is universal war. with no hope of exter-
minating them, owe their safety to their
extraordinary fecundity; whereas the
losses among the larger animals can be
but partially filled up by reproduction.
If science does not make haste to COM
plete her knowledge of these great ami
mails, she will by and by find herself de-
prived of subjects. 1t is certainly not
rash to maintain that whales, lamantines,
dugongs, walrus, certain species of soals
and otaries, the great white bear of the
Arctic coasts, the common bears, wolves,
the great carnivora (ions, tigers, &c.,
gorrillas, the giant armadillo, giraffes
Glands, auroChs, bison, elephant, hippo
potamus, rhinoceros, kangaroo, elephan-
tine turtle, crocodile, birds of the os.
triCh group, the Arctic penguin, &C., are
all threatened with the same fate which,
during the recent centuries, has over>
taken, among others, the gigantic epiof.
mis- of Madagascar, the great moas of
New Zealand, and within the last two
centuries the enormous dove and gigant-
ic waterfowl of Mauritius. Among the
animals which have only recently be-
come extinct, birds are specially con.
spiCuous. Numerous other victims of
human competition will soon follow the
moas, the dinornis, the epiornis, &c. All
the great animals, in general, tend after
their kind to disappear, in consequence
of human competition. The only ones
which man will allow to survive will be
those from which he can, without much
trouble, draw some profit, either by
regulated pursuit or by domestiCation.-
London Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17
HOW TO BE NOBODY.

1t is easy to be nobody, and we will
tell you how to do it Go to the drinking
saloon to spend your leisure time. You
need not drink much now-just little
beer or some other drink. In the mean
time, play dominoes, or something else
to kill time, so that you will be sure moi
to read any useful books. If you read
anything, let, it be the cheap novels Of
the day; thus 60 on keeping your
stomach full, and your head empty, and
yourself playing time-killing games, and
in few years you will be nobody, un-
less you should turn out drunkard or a
professional gambler, either of which is
worse than nobody. There are any
number of young men hanging around
bar-parlors, just ready to graduate to bt
nobodies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17
JAY eoULD's MOUSE TRAP
The Invention In which Peculiar Genius First
Manifests Itself.

The Invention In which Peculiar Genius First
MAnifeSts Itself,
Interview with Jay Gould in the He-ald.l
4 am not an old man to-day said Mr..
Gould, but New York, even within nay
recollection, has expanded in the most
marvellous degree. Ny first visit to New
York was during the Crystal Palace Ex-
hibition. l was mere boy, was full
Of ambition, and brough little thing
with me from theVCountry homo that l
thought was going to make my fortune
and revolutioniEe the world. What do
you suppose it was p
I am sure do not know
IT was,' laughing heartily, "a mouse
trap. That mouse trap was, to me, the
greatest thing in New York. 1t was not
very big, butt took so much pride in it.
it was 80 precious to me-thst l had a
very handsome mahogany box made in
which to carry it. / remember very well
getting on one of the street Cars-I think
it was on the Sixth avenue line. l was
little more unsophisticated in the ways
of New York then than | am now. l
was anxious to see the city. 1t was a
wonder to me, and l stepped out on the
platform to look at its blocks and blocks
Of houses. In my innocence / left my
mouse trap on the seat. When l got TO
the street where was to get of, l step
ped inside to got it, and, TO my horror
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17

about as perfect picture Of hell as one
could we'll imagine. On the 22d | was
arrested by the Chllians as the torpedo
man." and after little delay, was re-
leased on parole, but not at liberty to
leave Lima. So at present am Pris9'
oner of war. was slightly wounded,
but not seriously"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17

A white girl flirted with a stranger
after dusk in Minneapolis. They walk
ed together until they came to a street.
lamp, when she saw that he was negro.
She insisted upon his arrest by police.
man, but a magistrate decided that his
color was not in itself punishable Of.
fense. irfr @ a.lal sanN a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

A BApTI-r SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNvEN
ton will be held III P,nevllle on the
first day of January, 1882. If you
wish 10 know the object Of Sunda,
School (; how it il, or should be con-
dncteti, when. where. and bow Sun
day Schools originated. aud "a great
many things about them. You are
most heartily invited to come. Elder
j N Hall, the great pr :ber from
Tennessee, w. q. Finley. the gifted
Secretary OF the State MIsssou Board.
aud our talented Sunday SchoDl Evan
gelist, Rev. III Il Shaddock, will be
present to discuss TIN Ne questions.
My Brother hoo do you propose 10 start
The peac year! Come to the Cohven-
tlon Baptists in the Big Creek Asr
sociation are earnestly requested to
come. j. P. TRorrER. Pastor
Alexandria a. Pmevlll~ Church.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

Orr police jury lnade grand mis-
take ia allowing Mrs Martha I. Shaw
to be placed on the pauper list OF
Grant parish. We are reliably in
formed that Mrs. shaw has six grown
sons living in this parish, two mar
ried aud four single; also she BIAS N
married son living in Winn parish.
1t is q burning shame for seven
great. grown men to allox their old
mother to be placed on the pauper
list, and it il an imposition GU The
tnx payers of the parish for our POI
lice Jury to permit it. We hope the7
will take her name from the list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

The marriage ceremony was pei
formed by Esquire Grow last Thurs
day for Mr.. Martin aud Miss Bare-
foot These parties claim to hail
from mississippi. one from Lincoln.
the other frum Copia county. Miss
Barefoot, we are told. very naively
let it become known that she was a
grass widow. Since the completion
Of this marriage we suppose the song
of Little Barefoot" will be out OF
order, and instead we offer the sin-
cere wish that many little martins
may twitter around the home nest u
the happy couple.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
Connsellor y. ii. Thorps has I'D

Counsellor T. II. Thorpe bas just
returned from q trip to Marksville
We regret to learn that he contem-
plates leaving Colfax to locate at that
place at an early date. Mr.. Thorpe
informs us that be IL highly pleased
with this community and the success
be has met with since he has been
here. bpt be- bss had most favorable
business ofer--one that be cannot
afford to decline-which has deter
mined his action, and without which
be should never have left as. He
has formed many friends among orr
people. who will be sad to part with
himself and bis estimahls aud accom-
plished wife. We envy Malksville
her good fortune in securing our tai
entsd friend = citizen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17


A special train Of the Morgan rail
road, the first crming over the line
to this place, from New Orleans, ar
rived here last Sunday abont 2"clock.
Messrs. g. NJ Pandell,, E B Vince
lmk. G. A. Whitney aud their officials
If the Morgan aud Pacific roads.
,nade up.,he party who have the hon
or of having made the first trip over
the new road.
The gentlemen representing The
Mosk al, road, spent several hours af-
ter their arrival IN survey at ths.
liver front with the object of ascer
tanning the most desirable point Mt
which to strike it. 1t WAS determin-
I'd to build to some point on thu NV
er bs,k lei ween the old railroad de-
pot and the foot Of B-auregard
street, and an application was made
to the town council through Capt.
JAS. q. White, attorney for the road,
ON last Tuesda, for the right OF wa.s,
and after considering the matter II
was laid over for action ut snbse'
anent meeting The friends of the
Morgan road may rest assured thai
it is the intention tn extend the line
to this place, aud work will he resnm
Ell as soon AS the necessary arrange
ments have been completed with the
authorities at this place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

Mr.. Goddard, the post office in-
spector for this district, was in Colfsx
this week. He PROMISED us to at
tend to getting the Black Greek mail
route connected with the Winnfield
aud Alexandria ronte. THIS will be
Of great importance to large num-
her Of our citizens. We suggest 10
those interested that it wonld be well
to get mp a petition to the same ef.
feet and send on TO the department
at Washington.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

The tax collector reports that the


The tax collector reports that the !
small tax pays RS, the poorer classes.
and paiticularly the colored people,
are coming forward and settling up
their parish and State Indebtedness,
while the large property holders are
backward in paying in the shekels
necessary to propel the machinery OF
government.
During the past week the Peoples
VIpdicator Office has been removed to
Second street, opposite Masonic Hall
This Journal is under u new manage
ment, and one which is hoped will III
no wise detract from its popularity
The Hon. j. H. Cosgrove still retains
the editorial control. while the Pub
fishing Co, have selected MIR. W. H.
Tunnard AS the sole business NAH
ager of this journal, who will transact
all matters of business connected with
the paper. Under this new nianage-
,uent the first issue Of the paper was
published last week as an eight c.'l-
anu quafto. which form it will con-
time to retain for the present. lt>
colnmns continue to exhibit it's old
time vigor aud the advocacy OF those
progressive ideas which shall tend to
the material developement Of the in-
creasing greatness and prosperity oi
Louisiana.
A fearful murder was committed in
ward &, pear Robellne stat on. GU the
oath vi November jim Randolph, u
rolored man, disappeale Ell very sud
denly. and search was instituted
Near the house Of another colored
man By the pane Of Bill Price the
searchers came npoD spot which In
,iicated that some one or something
bad been killed aud dragged of. They
followed the trail for about tire,
miles to an old we'll, which was filled
up with barrels aud chunks. On re
moving portion Of the debris, ,
mans foot was discovered. One y
the party went immediately and no
titled j. N. Buikett Esq, Justice o
tue Peace, of ward 6, of their discov
cry. On reaching the spot the bod.
was taken ont aud found to be- tina
Of Jim Randolph. He had been sho
IN the back With load Of bucksboi
three Of WHICH went through BIZ
body. aud his head beaten iuto near
ly an unacceptable mass. Nea
where Randolph was killed wer
found part Of the lock and piece OF
gun. 1t seems that Price wns sus
picioned aud search being made
shot gun was found in his house. I
which the broken parts belonged
Mr. Crit Hughes constable Of ward
traced up the links in the chain .
evidence, and promptly arrested III
supposed murderer. He was srres
ted and taken to Naichitoches aud
now in jail awaiting trial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Estrayed before me this 9th day Of De-
cembcr. 1881, one Cbesnnt SorreI NJ ARE
about seven years old, fourteen hands high.
white hind feet md small white star in
the ii rehead. No brand visible Apprais-
I'd by Z. l.. Blister and ) B. Shackelf0rd
at Twenty-Five Dollars Notice 10 hereby
given T., the owner to come forward, prove
praps rty and pay charges or the same will
be sid according to law.
AL. GROW,
dlO-2t Just ice If the Peace.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

English Female Bi,ters is intended for
Young girls As well AZ married Ia ties, w'o
have bv some exposure become irregular,
pale and feeble with headache, pain in the
aide and back, OF female weaknesses. Its
use strengthens aud tones tile stomach, in
vigorares the nerves, impsrts iron to the
blood. corrects irregular action and re-
moves unnatural obstructi0ns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

The winding Steps. leading from
the lower gallery to the court room.
will add very much to the appearance
of our court house. One fight is
about finished and the other will be
completed during the coming week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

An active brain, sparkling wit. cheerful
mi d, b light eye. . robust body, pure
rich blood and vigorous, bounding circn-
Ia;ivn, add many charms TO female society
yet an i how few ladi' can boast If al
ts,ess sigma IT hsslth! When they remain
victims y those terrible female complaints,
celicate drones upon society. Yos con BE-
re~tcred to health and happiness BY the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

Breecl,-loadins shot guns. OF Colt
and other makers. also rifles, pistols,
and mnzzle-loadirg guns, always in
stock ut FEReusoS Il ScHxAcK's,
Al+xaudria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
LOST.

Some person has taken from my ofice.
IN the town If Cnlfax, either through mis-
take or Intentionally, the f'llowing booSs:
Acts Of 1850. Acts Of 1877. and the insOl'
vent Laws of the State Of Louisiana. The
person having them will confer favor by
returning same.
dl0-2t NJ. +. MAJ HEN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

Great REDUCTIONS made on toys for
Christmas trees and fairs at 7. NJ.
Biossat's. Now is the time to send
in your orders.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

The Colfax Lyceun has becore a
most successful institution. Those
who were present ut it's last meet
ing expressed themselves as proud of
the standing it has acquired.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

English Female Bitters cares all irregu-
lar or excessive monthly secreti'ns, 'cucor-
rlna or hites, chlorosis or green sickness.
weak back, ETC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

T. NJ. Biossat has left on the Jesse
K. Bell for New Orleans to lay in his
holiday stock. which he proposes to
select personally. and defies competi-
ton as to quality and prices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

The beautiful crimson blush Of nature,
without paIt, san ir impaired :" the
pale cheeks Of - sickly and feeble W ma
by the us~ # that great female tonic En-
slish Female Bittris.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
SHERIFF'S SALE
Schmidt l. ziegler W.. L. E. Torry-No 1876.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Parish of
Grant, Stale Of Louisiana.

BY virtue Of and tn satisfy writ of fieri
faciax. issued and to me directed IN the
above entitled and numbered suiL ] have
~ d and will offer for sale, at public
auction, in front II the court house donr,
in the town Of Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, On
SATURDAY, December 3lst, A. d. 1881.
the following descr bed property. seized -
the pr'pcrsy of she d, feud:lld, to-wit:
An nnsllvidel half Interest in 10 Ss-lOO
Of land. situated in section IS, township
q north. range wet being part of
Spanish claim Of L. z D-tjiaach Alss'
~ acres If land, situated IN section 81,
township north, range 3 west. bsiug Tie
upper part Of tue Mary Anu Duerc cain
and all the buildings ami improvements
thereon or pertaining thereto.
Terms ut ssle-CAsh ou the spot, with
the benefit Of appraisement.
d3-4t o. II TEAL. Sheriff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

r. Al. Biossat has the finest selec-
ted stock Of watches and jewelry in
Alexandria next door post office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

T. Nj. Biossnt de6es competition.
He can cell Christmas aud holiday
goods cheaper than ever sold in Al
exandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

A genuine female regulator and iron tom
ic is in demand by nearly every woman.
aud that which stands pre-eminent is DR..
Dromsools English Female bitters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
dl0-2t
Plantation for Sale.

Three hund'c cd acres, of good Bottom
Land ON Rayou Rig,l tie. known AZ the
old J w. H.dnot Place. About Two Hun
dr. a acres cleared TIE ma eussv.
Apply to ANDREW CkulKSHASK
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Mondey,
the 2d, day of January 1882, at II O'Clock
M, vii Of r 10 lease, ut public auction,
il frpnt OF the court house door. iii th-
town If C.lfax, to tie highest bidder, ior
scrip of the years 1875, 1879 aid lse,O. or
tor u. s. currency, the following publ lie
T. rries:
Montgomery ferry. on r. liver.
Planters sanding { Try, ON Red river.
C:lfax ferry, On Red river.
C0tile fry, ON he'd river.
Capp's ferry, ON Little river.
LacrOix's ferry. ON Little river.
D0nnshues terry, on Little river.
OrkerllsIn's ferry, on Little river.
Eantachic ferry, on Mania ;hi- bayou.
u. G.. CURRY
Prest. Police Jury of Grant Parish.
Estimate of expenses of the parish Of
Giant FIR the year l6s2:
For grand aud petit jar.rs. $500 on
Wits+sse> in cfirninai cases 5tDU ~
Sheriff fees $40 10
Feeding prisoners -..--.........- 500 90
For care If paup rs...... 800 o.
Building court h0n<e ... 1000 u
Building aud r~psiring bridges $40 90
Clerk If Lolice jury aud parish
treasurer. xUU W
Pa,i h ATTORNEY ............ LIS %
Parish printer. 300 "
Contingent expenses ..... 1000 Oh
Police jurors ler diem and mileage $50 "a
District attorney .-.---.----..--. $50 W
Total. ...... =. s7325 W
6 C. CURRY,
Prest. Police Jury Pa ism If sirant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
W. L. Richardson Is H N. seter. NO. i
Twelfth Judicial District Court. Perish o
Grant, State If Louisisus.

BY virture Of and to satisfy writ of q.
f.. issued and to me directed in the above
sui, have seized aud will offer Cor sale,
NJ public action, in front Of the court
house door, in the town Of Colfax LouiSi-
ans. within the hours prescribed by Law,
SATURDAY. December 81, A. D. 1881.
the following described property, sized -
the property Of the defendant, to-wit:
Two BrUwn Ponies
Terms Of sale Cash with benefit Of ap-
praisement a. H. TEAL, sheriff.
She.ifis Office. Dec. II, 1851 dl7-yt
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

Toysl Toysl! ioysll! Second
street Alexandria, next door to the
post Office. L. NJ. BrossAT.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

We issue MI Alexandria paper this
week-fnll of pnffs and no news.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

dtgs)A WEEK. Slx day At home
10 = easily made. Costly Ontfit free.
Address 1kUs 4 To-. Augusta, Maine.
AAWssrhsa MsusSSssas-se1xs WaiseNseni runsIus
VsIc-esex lnieasiso gua4ek tpiiagoiitiA cs.~e:ss
~ AanA 5er spocul Native pa1aera yxes1ls
OGsesassssfrss shs.ssss s c. iasxs~AasAxv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

Great reductions made on toys and
everything in the line Of holiday
aotda T y. BIossAr