davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1881-12-10
Increase q. Crime

Justice Fitzgerald. opening thu Nun
ster ass;zes, sid 'he governments peace
measures, which exceeded the an;icira-
.t'urS f the most ardent advocate Of
tenant rights, had caused no Jiminution
+ crime. The number ot indictments
pending IS double THAI oi hast year.
Authorities ave eosn.zan that mid
aisht drilings are occurrinc. The num-
her of impris med subjects on Dec. | was
- About ~ have been arrested since
The land league system is being openly
reorganized under the rame Il the Politi-
al Prisoners Aid Society. Several
meetings Of this crsaniza'ion were held
sunday in the neiglborhnod OF Dublin
Ssuator Teller introduced the well
sno~n blI for the payment OF some
500 go 20 Ben HOllaiay for losses sus.
tanned by Indian dePredations while per
ioriDiDr overland mail service.
Senator Grover to-day rejntroduced his
biN q; the last congress to reimburse to
he stare OF Oregon si3l 800 for e1rendi-
Ut during the Modoc war.
Material for The Northern Pacific.
CnICAGo.-25 cars are leaving Chicago
daily for the Northern Pacific region
loaded with s'ezi rails for the extension
uf he road teyond Miles City and Pow
der river
Ihr Bril> 60 Ringing far sarah.
SAN FRAscIsCo- Sarah Win
neinucca was married II the Russ House
Jas, night TO l. H. Hopkins. an e1.
soldier Of the [. $. army, who made
Sarah's acquaintance during the Bannook
campaign
lrtsh Nores.
Whelan, cashier OF tho Office of ths
, 1881-12-10

A things look nOH the Ice crOp uiu to
yssy diu.
, 1881-12-10
0R.E PRICE CASH ONLY.
WHAT WE MEAN BY THESE METHODS.

whether
Judgement Of tie
r't judgement always, goods art
frequently Changing 1a - aiL $it to-day worth ms
week 1n you yays keep track "f these hngesl Does you m
on h place m on less confidence the house puehe goods" I
Ia!
III al I'll Oh!
safeguard IL The purchaser i" wish purchase where Ey Lf
another F
h iusines not u
tA'c HIM bis box debts n
'H ma the money 10 labor another ard VOW
ana ave du'y
one pre- ion pay 01e fee "h 72@'
i mere - no human consideration could sell goods T
cash. mark ali
4 sal guard y0n or not II other ea
care
% fGna advantages with cash house must s
~ 'he money or the goods Book des VIII Ne" I'M
drom views busn the to-day hA
The uncertainty 81 large profit year hence. - :
, 1881-12-10
ALL GooDs MARKED IN PLAIN FFuREs

In i"rg Md InIH Departments goods Shh hIdo
been entirely unknown upper Buying and slg %
For Cash, = goods Frih
cheap the
patent than aneuago cypress.
ladies Heavy Mrin, Under Shirt, cents
Ladies Heavy Rlbhd Hosiery, Finished Seams. per a
\ Vast Assortment f Ladies and Chliiens Wool Hosiery
6ioaks ard s.ersa AN Francic prices
, 1881-12-10
fag str.e1at-af. Il

Col Hooker, who was secretary oi the
national republican eonmi,tee dnring The
last campaign, Was Successful IN rec~ivirg
the nomination for segeant arms
, 1881-12-10
Thr B~ih 90 Ringing for sarah.

Whelan, cashier OF tho Office of ths
, 1881-12-10

J. Warren keiier has been nominated
for speaker "f the House of Representa-
lives, ANA IL is considered n victory for
the aVrama ata!wart Wingnf the repuhii
can parry. He is member Of congress
frnm the 3th congressional district Of
Ohio and has It far rrclrl. His ,ppu-
nent. F:ank HlScock. % Neg York, is
VIA Is kn"wn as a Hail breed, and
therefore hiefr-'s NOMINATION is naturally
looked upnn as return /. the Grant
C"nk!ing refine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
]. w. johnson VS.. Ruffian Nelson-No. $50
Old Series.

By virtue of and to satisfy writ of fieri
facias, issued and to me directed by the
Honorable the District Court in and for
the parish of Grant, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, / have seized and
will offer for sale. to the highest bidder, at
public auction. at the court house door, in
the town of Cclfax, within the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, January 20, 1881,
the following described property, seized as
the property of the defendant, to-wit:
One bale of cotton marked "R."
About 1900 pounds of cotton in the seed
in the cotton house.
About one bale of cotton in the field.
Seized subject to seizure made under a
writ of sequestration by l.. H. Hadnot,
constable OF ward 2, in suit styled ]. w.
Johnston VS. Ruffian Nelson, brought be-
fore j. p Hadnot, justice of the peace for
ward 2, for supplies for the year 1880.
Terms-C Cash, with the benefit of ap-
prasement. z. II. TEAL, Sherlh.
Sheriff 3 Office. Colfax, Dec. 16, 1880. ct
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Most of us are governed by appear
ances, and it is generally a good rule
to 90 by. The men who keep every
thing in order and endeavor to
make their wares attractive by a
tasteful display always keep up with
the times and have fresh and stylish
goods on hand. You will find Fer
guson & Schnack, Of Alexandria, just
such an establishment as above re-
ferred to.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
NOTICE.!

By virtue of an ordinance passed by the
police jury of the parish of Grant, author
izing me to contract for the building of
q court house at Colfax, La hereby give
pnblic notice that will receive sealed pro-
posals at Montgomery or Colfax until the
first day of March, 1881, for the building
of the same in accordance with the follow
ing plan and specifications:
The said court house to be- 30x50 feet,
two stories high, walls % feet between
joints, upper story III feet in the clear,
with an open gallery of l0x30 feet above
and below at one end Of the building. the
main body of the house 30x40 feet with
hall running from lower gallery back to
the rear end of the house, 3 feet wide.
making room 11x40 feet on each side of
said hall, to be sealed on each side and
overhead with well seasoned, dressed and
quartered flooring undressed, we'll season.
ed and driven to tight joint, II inches
thick, upper floor to be same thickness,
well seasoned. dressed, matched and neatly
laid. The roof to be self supporting, with
| IL inch boxing on sides, covered with good
heart pine or cypress shingles.
The lower story to have 3 windows 3
on each side and two in the rear end, to
contain each eighteen lights, 10x12 inches,
and to have four single doors, and one
double door.
| The upper story to have 10 windows,
in each side, and two in each end same size
and dimensions as those in the lower story,
and double doors in front There shall be
stairways leading from each side of the
lower gallery to the doors above.
The timbers TO be of the following
dimensions, to-wit:
The stills to be lOx10 inches. of good
heart pine or cypress, 2 Of them 80 feet
long, Z 40 feet long and 80 feet long, to
be supported on stone or brick pillars, IL
inches from the ground. The lower plates
4xlO inches, upper plates AKA inches, cor
ner posts Of main house SxS inches, corner
posts of hal AXIS inches, all corners to be
well braced above and below. Shedding
2x4 except for door and window post,
which shall be SKA inches, all sleepers fol
house 2xlO inches.
The window and door frames to be
inches thick and wide enough to receiv,
the ceiling.
The front end to be ceiled with wei
dressed and matched lumber above and be
low and overhead above. The outer wall
OF the house to be weatherboarded will
dressed lumber and to have double corne
boards at each corner, showing front o
at least six inches.
The contractor to give satisfactor,
bond one-fourth over and above contractes
bids. etc.. in favor of the president Of tn
police jury for the faithful performance o
his duties.
|, The president Of the police jury hold
and reserves the right to accept or rejec
sny or all bids. G.. CURRY.
President Police Jury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Our Alexandria friends are running
wild over the subject Of railroads.
We hear that the projectors of the
Vidalia road have written letters to
find out the inducements that will be
given to have that road come to Col
fax. They desire to intersect the
New Orleans Pacific at some point
higher up than Alexandria. What
lave our Rapides friends to say
about this turn of affairs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Pineville is improving daily, and
its stores seem to be doing thriving
business. Mr.. B. Turner's new brick
store is one of the first objects that
strikes persons sight on coming in
to the town, and an investigation of
it's contents viii repay you if desiring
to purchase. He keeps everything
to be found in any irst-class country
store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
MUSIC MADE EASY.
A Valuable Library on Music for almost
Nothing.
PROF. G. s RICE'S
VALUABLE LECTURES ON MUSIC.


These Lectures contain some splendid vo-
cal Training Exercises. and some of
the most Popular Songs of
the day.
No. l. Mistakes in Music, or Rise and
Progress in Musical Science. This lecture
is overlooking with fun and musical knowl-
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 q mine of wealth
to all who sing or desire to sing.
No: 8 The Art of Singing, or Proper
and Improper Methods. This lecture is
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. 6. Study of Harmony. the Essential
Groundwork of Musical Progress. This
lecture cannot be omitted by any desirin &
knowledge of music
No. 2. 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 Music.
No. 9. Christianizing Influence of Mu-
steal Culture.
No 10. Music of the Past and Present.
Each of the above lectures contain ~
much information as can be gained IRON
fifty dollars worth of lessons and books
Price, Ten Cents Each, Sent Post-Paid upon
Receipt Of Price.
PRoF. RICE's LECTURES are everywhere
selling with almost phenomenal rapidity
Ladies and Gentlemen can rtalize splen
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ford to be without these invaluable lee
lures. Address.
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259 L. Randolph Street,
n27-12t Chicago. Illinois.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Mr.. G. W. Bolton, of Pineville, is
constantly receiving additions to his
extensive stock of goods. He buys
from first hands and can give bar
gains that will astonish you. In the
line of cotton and wooden goods man
ufac!ured In the Sonth he has any
thing you may want. Be sure to call
on him when you go to Pineville.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Judge r. j. Bowman, paid Colfax
a flying visit this week. OF course
he had law matters to look after, but
the young men of our town consider
it q most significant fact that he
should have SO timed his visit as to
return home on the Bell last Thurs
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Strayed or stolen from the plantation of
s. A. Oowty, on the night of the 9th of
January, 1881, one Bay Horse, about IA
hands high, Branded on right shoulder Nv.
r., small white saddle mark on the left
side. also left hind foot white, and small
white spot under the throat, looks as
though it was made by rope.
Any person or persons that Will bring
tire above described horse to my place Will
be paid the sum of ten dollars.
\. A. DOWTY.
Cotile La, Jan. 9th, 1881.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

We invite the attention of our read
ers to the advertisement of the Buck
eye Manufacturing Co., Marion, Ohio,
in another column. They offer rare
inducements to earn an honest live
lihood.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

The Jesse K. Bell got stuck on a
sand bar above Montgomery and was
fully "a hours behind her usual time
this week. Capt. Sinnott has been
on the sick list, and had to lay over
one trip, but was on deck again the
last run of the Jesse'K.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

The Chicago Weekly Ne,cs is what
its name indicates "a newspaper. 1t
fairly bristles with news. The Week
IN Ne,os and the CHRONICLE both for
50 so a year, postage included. Send
your subscription to this office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

There was something over 5000 in
the sinking fund which was created
to take up old parish paper. Is it
not about time for President Curry
to advertise it for sale ?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Sheriff Teal has gone to New Or
leans to settle with the Auditor. Be-
fore leaving he turned over sll36 &c
to the parish treasurer. Two weeks
ago he turned in to the parish some
thing over $4,000.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
Children in Grant Parish.

Between the ages of 8 and Is, as
returned By census of 1sso-hereby
furnished by Mr.. Thomas Hickman,
census euumerator- the children VI
this parish are as follows:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
THE sT.-L0UIs
ILLUSTRATED HORNET

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Devoted to Humor Literature, News, and
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A SIXTEEN PAGE PAPER,
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All postmasters ore agents for the HOR-
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One paper free to every club of ten. Send
money by registered letter, post ONCE
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A5ents, with reference, wanted.
Address,
G. A. CUNNINGHAM, Publisher.
7O6 Pine st., st. Louis. Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

An ordinary term of district court
will be held in and for Grant parish,
commencing next Tuesday. Jan. 25th.
The probabilities are that there will
be no appellate court held in Febru-
airy, there being little or no business
to transact.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
C0lOred.
Whites.

Total Whites 1904 Colored. 794
The former enumeration was from
6 to 81, and was 1882, giving an in
crease by this return of 266, although
all from Is to 81 are left out. The
increase of white children is ia; OF
colored 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Mr.. r. s. Cameron has thanks ior
assistance rendered in getting out
the CHRONICLE during our absence
last week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

The silent Wheeler & Wilson No. s
and White sewing machines delivered
at Colfax at New Orleans prices by
Ferguson g. Schnack, watchmakers
and jewellers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Mr. C. Fl. Mumiord, who went to
the city in answer to telegram in
forming him of his wife being seri-
ously i'll, arrived there too late to see
her, as she had been buried the day
before.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Mr.. A. d. Gum, who has been re-
ported as dead for the last ten days,
called in to shake hands with US this
week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Miss Hero, who has been teaching
school in Colfax for several months,
finished her term and left for New
Orleans last Thursday on the Bell.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

The measles have broken out in
this section. Mr.. L. McNeely was
the first victim in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

A good deal OF interest is felt in re-
gard to the scrip of 1878. What is
it good for, anyhow?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Solid silver patent lever watches
for $l2 so and upward at
FERGUSON & ScHNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
State Tax Sales
OF MOVABI4 es!,P OPERTY
HE STATE OF LOUZSLANA) d.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA }
VS..
DeI;n.,uonf Tnr Debfors
Parish Of Grant, 12th District.

Constitution and State
Louisiana will SELL at the principle front door Of the Court House in hch the
o'clock SATURDAY the 9Th day February 1851 aud
Of Louisiana and parish OF
the of December $780, until
offered for
sleare s follows, to-wt:
Dsciph of Property
of & 40 20
Of wlse
in sufficient will
Sheriff and Collector
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
NOTICE..
Twelfth Judicial District. State of Louisi
ana, Parish of Grant-No. ID.
Succession Of James M. Sullivan, decd.

Succession of James NJ Sullivan, decd.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it
doth or may concern. that rs. Fanny Sui
Ivan, ADMINISTRATIVE of the succession of
Jumes NJ. Sullivan, deceased. has this day
fled her final account as administrative OF
said succession, aud unless opposition is
made within the time prescribed by law
the same will be homologated
Witness the Honorable Aristides Barbin,
Judge Twelfth District, La, this January
10th, 1881. s. B. SHACKLEFORD,
ial5-2ts Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

50 so pays for both the Chicago
Weekly Ne,cs and the CHRONICLE for
one year, postage paid. Send sub
scriptions to this office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

The repairing of watches by com
petent workmen a speciality at
FERGUSON & ScHNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Nice gold jewelry and silverwar'
IT FERGUSON & ScHNAcK's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Low Middling cotton rules in New
Orleans at 10Ic; Good Ordinary 9ac.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
BIG pAYt AGENTS WANTED

0X0 WAN TED.
We want limited number Of active, en-
ergetic canvassers to engage in a pleasant
and profitable business. Good men will
find this q rare chance
TO MAKE MONEY
Such will please answer this advertise
ment by letter, enclosing stamp for reply,
stating what business they have been en-
gagged in. None but those who mean busi-
ness need apply.
fe28-Iv Atlanta, Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever and Ague.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
NOT ICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday,
the 9TH day of February 1881, at IL O'Clock
m. will offer to lease, at public auction,
in front of the court house door, in the
town Of Colfax, to the highest bidder, the
following public ferries:
Montgomery ferry, on Red river.
Planters landing ferry, on Red river.
Colfax ferry, on Red river.
CotiIe ferry, on Red river.
Capp's ferry, on Little river.
Lacroix's ferry, on Little river.
Donnahue's ferry, on Little river.
Cockerham's ferry, on Little river.
s. c. CURRY,
Prest. Police Jury of Grant Parish.
Estimate of expenses of the parish of
Grant for the year 1881:
For grand and petit jurors .-....s $500 90
Witnesses in criminal cases 500 90
Sheriff fees. 500 90
Clerks fees. $50 90
Feeding prisoners ....... 500 90
Rent OF court house. ..-... $50 90
Building court house 1000 90
Building and repairing bridges 500 90
Clerk Of police jury and parish
treasurer .-.--.---. SOV w
Parish attorney. 200 90
| Contingent expenses. 1000 90
Police jurors per diem and mileage $50 on
Total $3.50 90
s. G.. CURRY,
Prest. Police Jury Parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents Malaria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
A q E N rs
81, 900 Made in 80 Days.

Now is the time to make it. Prosperity
has dawned upon the people OF this coun-
try. ard all are enjoying its blessings
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 Q great risk oil losing it.
Your energy and your. business capacity
will be all the capital you require. La
dies can engage in the business as we'll as
gentlemen, and even boys and girls do
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 COM
paritively easy matter to make from $40
to 500 week, and establish 9 lucrative,
independent business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

DR.. Deal is absent on visit to the
Crescent city.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Dyspepsia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22

THIS PAkeH R Roxzs II = 3 COS ss~.tspsr AZ
ssss,s& s ss, 8 g r REV eA TvR&
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores appetite
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M AK e

Hay while the sun shines.
The business is honorable, straight-for-
ward and profitable. Do not neglest this
notice but write to MS 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 1t for all who
engage with us. If you can only devote
one or two hours q day, or the evening,
you can make $40 week. You have only
10 write to us to be convinced of this fact
Send ms q Postal card With y 'nr full name
and address plainly written thereon, and
receive by return mail full particulars OF
a business that will surprise you aud 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, OHIO.
M o N e Y
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-22
LOCAL d % II s.

Weather cloudy and cool.
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Take your home paper.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-16
Dolls.

The doll mania has reached its height
in New York. Dolls are sold at prices
varying from SIS to $500. These prices
include doll hats and parasols, with
four changes of wardrobe, consisting OF
dresses, stockings. chemises, drawers
and skirts. Adolf bride seen n an up
town bazaar by a New York Sunday
Meas reporter, the other day, was in
the shape of ayoung person, almost
two feet tall, and of a frivolous French
aspect. She wore q wedding ring, ar
Parsian diamonds of the purest wa.er
sparkled in her ears. Her trousseau
consisted of a train dress of white satin,
with a lace veil and an orange wreath,
white satin shoes and silk stockings,
and half y dozen complete sets OF
dresses for dinner, theatre, ball, Full
man coach. A feature of the troussedu
was a casket of miniature jewels, con-
sisting of necklaces, parures, rings,
watch and chain and the like, a dress.
ing case, holding combs, brush md
scent bottles. There were half a dozen
parasols, a toy pug and a handkerchief
box full of little embroidered handker,
chiefs, a pin-cushion and q bottle OF real
cologne. The price of this arrangement
was $3.50, and some one had paid it, fol
the bride was ticketed, as many q hui
man bride ought to be, sold"