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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

The hide of the big gar, caught by
Mr.. Williamson some time since, and
OF whose existence we 30 thoroughly
convinced tobias, is covered with
Greek and English letters. There
are also on it few German text
letters. and some characters which, if
they were on e tea-chest. we would
say were Chinese. The hide is at the
store Of Teal & Wilmut. and anybody
who doubts this statement can salts
fy themselves by personal inspec-
ton. Even our fish are educated.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Two weeks ago we we're called
suddenly to the city on account of the
serious illness Of Rev. P. NJ. Good
wyn, the father of this writer. We
are happy to state that, although at
the door of Death for several days,
our we'll known and honored father
now bids fair to recover go as to be
up and about in short time. Du-
ring our absence Mr.. ]. G. Wickliffe
had charge Of the CHRosloLE. He
has our thanks for his kindness. and
we are sure our patrons are we'll
pleased at the able manner in which
be has welded the pen editorial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

The J. g. Fletcher No. 10 passed
mp Thursday morning. This is the
first boat that has passed up over the
falls this season. Thursday evening
the Alexandria passed up. 1t is re-
ported that the Fletcher is to run
from Shreveport to Coushatta, while
the Alexandria is to ply between the
latter point and Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Inc ABOVE Eighty names wero written
on separate pieces of paper, and, by the
Commissioners, together with the Clerk.
tho first fifty names were placed ia an en-
velope aud sealed, and endorsed ON the
same, Jurors drawn for the; first week of
the November term Of the District Court. .
and the last thirty names drawn were also
placed IN sepeFate envelope by the Jury
Commissioners aud the Clerk Of the Court.
sealsd and marked tJurors for the sec. md
week Of the November term Of District
C0urt," and aaid envelope was then placed
IN the Jury Box. the Jury Box j, aleJ.
locked and then placed IN the custody Of
=. = 6yackelfurd, Clerk of the District
Court for use ct the next term Of the
Court.
The said s B Hhackelfoad. CLERK. did
then and there, in our presence, keen :
process verbal Of all the acts done by said
COMMISSIONER n said drawing, which We
hereby certify to be correct 6y our siena-
lures, this 18th day o. Sept. 4. b. 1881.
3. @. RANDOLPH,
Jury Commf's JOSHUA KEMP.
&c. G. DUNN.
8. B. SHACKELFORD.
Clerk and ex-oflci0 Jury Commissioner.
Filed Sept. 18th, A. d. 1881.
8. B. SHACKkLFORD, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15
CONoTABLES SALE.
First Justices Court. Parish Of Grant.
State Of Louisiana--No 80.
H. V. Mccain 4 Bro. vs.. +. J. Wilson.

BY virtue of and to satisfy writ of &.
IL, issued and to me directed. in the above
entitled and numbered suit. have seized
and VIII offer for sale, at public auction, in
front Of the court house door, in the town
OF Coliax, Louisiana, between the hours
prescribed BY law, on
SATURDAY. October %, a. d 1881,
the following described property, to-wit :
The wet half Of the south-vest onarter
of section rs, township Z, range west.
containing 80 acres, more or less.
Seized to satisfy the Judgment, interest
and cost in the above suit
Tcams 1T sale-Cash With the benefit of
appraisement. &. II. LACROIX.
Collar, La, Oct II. 1881. oi5-st.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Mr.. Kelsoe, with the assistance of
another workman, has been at work
this week preparing the heavy tim
bers of the court house, which will be
ready to raise in a few weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Mrs. Grow has moved back to her
old quastsn, in the brick building at
the rear Of Mumford's store, where
she viii again accommodate the pub
lie by furnishing meals and lodging.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Found "a large and varied assort-
ment Of the most blood-thirsty and
vindictive mosquitoes. The owner
can have them by proving property
and paying salve-age. Address, any
body in Coliax~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

The repairing of thermometers and
fine watches. by skillful workmen, q
specially, at FEReUsoN g. ScHNAcK's,
Watchmakers and Jewellers, Alexan-
dria, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

During the past two weeks Red
river has risen three feet at this point,
and is still rising. Reports from
above state that the rise continues
at Shreveport, and this, with the
prospect OF the fall rains, gives us
hopes of early navigation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Masters w. T. Williams and Ernest
Bernstein passed through Colfax this
week, on their way to New Orleans
to attend q course of medical lee
lures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

The cotton crop of this parish is
turning out better than was expect
ed, the late rains and propitious sea-
son for picking having added very
materially to its production.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

James Griffin was seriously cut
with knife by ]. g. Andrews, last
week, in VIM parish. The wound
is in the calf of the left leg, and the
muscles are divided to the hone.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Bar fish are biting at the mouth of
Cane river and our fishermen are
catching numbers of them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

Breech-loading shot guns, of Colt
and other makers. also rides, pistols,
and muzzle-loadiug guns, always in
stock at FERGUsoN & SoHNAcK's,
Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15
Small Plantation for Sale |!

Rich alluvial land, ON Rcd river, in
Grant parish, within one mile and q half
of the N. o. Pacific railroad Steam gin,
buildings, storehouse, cabins and fences,
all in good repair. Place unincumbered
and title perfect. Will be sold cheap
one-half in cash, the balance in twelve
months. Apply at the
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15
LOCAL DOTS
The fund for Mrs. Garfield has
reached nearly 100000

DIR. w. o. Harrison, of st. Marice,
called in to see as Wednesday last
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15
$1,000 REWARD

~ WV e w ~ 4OD
For any case Blind. Bleeding, itching u
ceRated or Protrnding PLEs that DxEmo's
Prs RE1rDY fails to cure. Prepared by
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Pa. None sessias Uifkowt ~ signature.
Send for circulars. All druggists or gen-
eral stores have It or will get il for you.
81. Sold in Colfax by A. G. DEAL.
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15

OK TO d90per day 1t home. SAM
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-15
CONSTABLE's SALE.

Second Justices Court, Parish Of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
E. G. Randolph VS., J. H Smith--No. 49,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-04-08
A stone baby.

W. G.. Renfrew, of Bussell, Ark, and
Captain w. J. Patton, OF Little Rock,
arrived in this city to-day on their visit
to Washington, D. G. The object OF
their visit to Washington is to exhibit to
the officers of the Smithsonian Institute
the Eureka Baby specimen OF ar
cheology found on the first OF last
October at Eureka Springs, Ark. The
baby was found about four feet below
the surface on the lot of John b. Hol-
bron, a resident of the town, and it was
discovered by a laborer, named T. Il.
Campbell, while he was digging well.
Tho baby had coating of q composition
about as light as pnmice-stone, but this
covering. varying in thickness from half
an inch to an inch and half, has since
been removed from the entire head and
shoulders and the right side OF the body,
showing one leg complete. The baby Is
two feet two inches long, and weighs
with the composition coating, elgty nve
hounds. The head and limbs. exposed
are said to be rightly proportioned. The
cheeks are puffed out and the legs and
arms are plump. The generol color OF
the baby is q blush brown, varying IN
Iirntness. The baby looks very much
like a Hindoo idol. Mr.. Renfrew, the
present owner, of the baby, has found
good many people who believe it to be
petrified human being, but it is hardly
NECESSARY to say that this opinion is not
held by q scientist. The body IS eyi-
IDENTIFY work of art, and the first impor-
tant question to be determined IN con-
nection with it is in regard to the time
it was deposited at the place where It
was found BY the well-digger, Campbell.
y. kl-x~~s<> y 2 aafN To-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-04-08
Sculpture
CURED.


DAYTON, w. T., Feb. 10, 1879.
". j. Horne, Proprietor California Elastic
Truss Co., 702 Market street, San Francisco-Sir:
The Truss purchased of you about enc year ago
has proved miracle to me. have been ruptured
forty years, and worn dozens of different kinds.of
Trusses, all of which haye ruined my health,
as they were injurious to my back and spine.
Your valuable Truss is ss easy as an old shoe and
is worth hundreds Of dollars to me, as it affords
me 80 much pleasure. 1 can and do advise all,
both ladies and gentlemen, afflicted, to buy and
wear your modern improved Elastic Truss imme
diately. meyer expect to be cured, but am sat-
isfed and happy with the comfortt gives me to
wear it. It was the best $40 ever invested in
my life. You can refer any one to me and will
be glad to answer any letters on its merits.
remain, yours respectfully,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-04-08

Notices II Local COiumu, ~ ca nts per nue. eacn
insertion.
Nonpareil measure, 81 so for frst aud 81 for each
subsequent inserti0n-in ADVANCE.
Legal advertisements charged as transient and
must be paid for upon ex piration. No charge for
publishers affidavit of publication
Yearly advertisements on liberal terms. Profess
eional Cards Il Square) Sl2 per annum.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-04-08
A REMARKABLE CURE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 1879.
W j. Horne, Proprietor California Elastic
Truss, 702 Market street, San Francisco-Sir:
am truly grateful to you for the wonderful CURE
your valuable truss has effected on my little boy.
The double truss purchased from you has PER-
FECTLY CURED him Of his painful rupture on
both sides in little over six months. The steel
truss he had before I bought yours caused him
cruel torture, and it was happy day for us all
when he laid it aside far the CALIFoRNIA Elias
TIC Truss. am sure that all will be thankful
who are providentially led to give your truss
trial. You may refer any one TO me on this suo-
ject. Yours truly, VIM. PERU,
638 Sacramento Street.
This is to certify that have examined the son
of VIM. Peru, and find him PERFECTLY
CURED of hernia on both sides.
L. DEXTER LYFORD, M. D.,
Surgeon and Physician.
Ttusses torscarded to alt parts of the Uasted States
at our erpease ON receipt of the price.
send stamps for illustrated Catalogue and
Price List.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-04-08
Latest Medical Endorsements.

MARTINEz, CAL, Feb. IL, 1879
W j. Horne, Proprietor California Elastic
Truss Co., 702 Market street, s. F.-Sir: In re-
gard to your California Elastic Truse, would say
that have carefully studied its mechanism, ap-
piled it in practice and do not hesitate to say that
for all purposes for which Trusses are worn it is
the best Truss ever offered to the public.
Yours truly, j. H. CAROTHERS, NJ. D.
Endorsed by Prominent Medical lnstt-
fmfe.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-04-08

San FRANCISCO, March o, 1873.
" j. Horne. Esg-Sir: You ask my opinion
of the relative merits of your Patent Elastic Truss
as compared with otheI kinds that have been
ested under my observation, and in reply frank
ly state that from the time my attention was first
called to their simple, though highly me
chanical and philosophical construction, together
with easy adjust. .biiity to persons Of all sizes,
ages and forms. add this testimony with spe-
cial pleasure, that the several persons who have
applied to me for aid in their especial of rup
ture, and whom have advised to use yours, all
acknowledge their entire satisfaction, and consid-
or themselves highly favored by the possession
of one of the improved Elastic Truss.
Yours truly, BARLOW j. SMITH, M. D.
Proprietor Hygenic Medical Institute,
RQ6 GaliEorria sfroat San Era ancisco
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

In Q recent review Of the financial
condition OF the State. the Reno Gazette
drew very gloomy picture of the situa-
ton, to which tho Journal entered a
demurrer, which brought an appalling
array Of negative figures from tho Sen
tiHti. In the midst OF the wordy war
between these prominent departments
doctors. the sage Of tho Rersilie benevo-
lently appears upon the excited scene
aud pours the oil Of wisdom upon the
tumultuous waters of the financial
mill-pond:
"Study economy. my son. and
there will be no trouble concerning
State finances. Cut Off u number Of
lucrative sinecures in the Stale Capitol
building, shorten the sessions Of the
Legislature to thirty days. with sessions
once in every six years, with about
twenty members in both Houses, and in
u number of ways take in the slack so
as to reduce tho outlay, and there will
be no trouble with the State finances.
1t is the great amount of money wasted,
under the present system of State gov
ernment, that will cause n panic in the
State Treasurer Office, if such q thing
there Is 10 be-"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

A CURIOUS PLAN has been adopted in
some parts Of the west OF Ireland with
view to keeping the "no rent" mani.
festo before tenants. 1t takes the form
Of promissory note which has been
circulated among farmers attending the
fair. The note is promise to pay rent
on the release OF Parnell, Duvitt and
others. 1t is intended it shall be signed
by both tenauts and landlords The
recent decisions OF tho Land Commits
sioners regarding the Crawford estates
are Of great importance. The reduction
amounts to about 25 per cent. on tho
average over hll property. The proviso
that the landlord is to pay half the
county cesses, will represent an addi
tional saving to the tenant Of about five
per cent, or thirty per cent. in oil.
Tenants have got the benefit, not only
OF the direct reduction, but OF an IL .
creased value Of tenants right. nri.i 6
from O reduction without going iulu
details Of individual tenants.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

The trial Of B. Il. Scott at Napoleon,
Ohio. for tho murder Of NJ. G. Drury
last Christmas. resulted in his ucquittal
Saturday. Many will remember the
following circumstances: On the morn.
ing of the killing Scott went 10 store
in which Drury was employed in search
OF his son, who, in company with Drury,
had passed the night in carousal aud
been taken by Drury and put to bed in
room over tho store. Drury met
Governor Scott in tho store and at.
tempted to dissuado him from going up
stairs. Tho latter then shot Drury,
killing him instantly. Governor Scott
maintained tho shooting was accidental.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

Postmaster General James gives N,
tice that proposals will be received a,
tho contract offico Of the department,
until 3 p. NJ, January z. 1882, for carry.
ing the mnils Of the United States upon
the routes and according to the sched.
ules Of departures and arrivals specified
by the department. IN the State Of Ne
vada, from July, 1882. to June 80, 1886,
List of routes, with schedules Of do,
partures and arrivals. instructions, to
bidders, forms OF proposals, and all
necessary information, will bo furnishtd
on application to the Postmaster at Car
son, Nevadn.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

HENRY GEoRaE tclegrnphs the Irish
World that Helen Taylor, daughter OF
the late John Stuart MILL, addressed the
Ladies' Lnnd League in Dublin OH the
ltn inst. She said: Never did Austria
commit. in her provinces in Italy. any
atrocities to be compared with those
now perpetrated in Ireland under Glad
stones administration. haze travelled
much, but only one country have been
in whero what is now happening in Ire
land would be possible, md that coun,
try is ruled by the unspenkable Turk.
The English people must soon awake to
the sight Of the crimes perpetrated in
their own country.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

The Union Pacific has given formal
notice that tho agreement with the
Pacific Mail has been Cancelled. 1t is
reported that the Union and Central
Pacific companies are willing to form a
new alliance with The Pacific Mail upon
terms somewhat less favorable to the
steamship company, and Hlso to pur-
chase the two Pacific Mail steamships
forming tho China linc, and il Is proba.
bio that a satisfactory adjustment will
be mAde In o short time.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

To AN INVITATION from the Land
League to come to Ireland and ndvo-
cate "No rent" during the suspension
Of constitutional liberties, Weudell
Phillips replies rs follows: "Ireland
to-day leads the van in the struggle for
right, justice and freedom. Let Ireland
only persevere in her sublime patience,
keeping ever within the limits Of peace.
full agitation, and her victory Is eItain.
With m unbroken front let her assault
despotism in its central point. Rent,
honest rent, is the surplus left after the
tenant has lived in comiort-material,
intellectual. personal and social com.
fort. Ireland owes none to-day, GER
TIN ly not to the class whose govern
ment is q prison and bayonet. How
cheerfully would 1 do my part, how
gladly would I share in the honors OF
such q struggle. but the state of my
health obliges ne to give up public
speaking. 1 can only bid you God
speed, and pray for your speedy and
complete success"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

THE Carson 1Rpeal says: 1t is re-
ported on the Comstock that tho famous
Dick Dey, as femiliar in Legislative
times as Stephen Gage. Esq, is no
longer in favor with the bonanza
powers. Rumor has it that Dick settled
up the other day and drew out Of the
bank $4,000. The presumption ex.
hibited on the part of an employe haul
ing down so much money at ono timo
was too much to stand. 1t was unpre.
cedented, or rather not customary ex-
actly. 1t should have gono in the last
deal in Sierra Nevada. We think Dick
lost caste when our Governor vetoed
the Penalty bill. We understand that
Richard has joined his first love again.
that good old man, Judge Mesick."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

The crank" crop seems to be un-
usually large this year, and peculiari-
ty of the prevailing madness appears
to he drawing to the National Capital
all tho lunatics outside of the asylums.
Whether there is anything in the air Of
Washington that naturally attracts dis
torted intellects is not yet fully deter
mined, but in order TO preserve "a
Republican form of Government" as
required by the Constitution, it would
be advisable as a precautionary measure
to fence the Capital in. The last de-
mented visitor at Washington claimed
TO be the Vice-President elect. and that
Davis Davis was usurper. 1t is stated
that he was OF the pious, temperance
style OF crank, and claimed relationship
with Thomas jefferson,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

The Albion. Richmond mining case
camo up on appeal before the Supreme
Court Mt Carson, Thursday. Tho open.
ing statement for the Albion was made
by W. s. Wood, who was followed by
Hon. Thomas Wren for the Richmond.
The Albion is represented by Senator
Stewart, W. s. Wood ard George W.
Baker; the Richmond side by Hon.
Thomas Wren and wm. Cheney.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13
MnJ. Sanger and the nuIo whaekcr.

Major Sanger, who is known in mill.
tnry slang as q bantam, wus returning
one day recently from Bismarck 10 Fort
Lincoln, which is across the river, and
the ambulance in whicn he was riding
wss delayed by team ami q wagon,
driven by one Of the class known as
mule.whackers in this country. The
driver of the ambulance and the mule
whacker got into q wordy alteration,
aud Major Sanger got very indignant at
whnt he believed to be very impertinent
language and unwarTanted interference
in his journey. He jumped from the
ambulance, Tom Thumb in size but q
Goliah in fury, and exclaimed:
Get that wagon out of the way
The mule-whackr looked at him
quizzingly and nsked:
"Who the devil aIs you?"
~ am Major Sanger, Of the army,
sir. and want you TO get that wagon
out of the way"
The mule-whackcr elected mouthful
Of tobacco into the rad and remarked: /:
"Do You know what will do with
you, Major Sauge, o. the army, sir, il
You don't make les. noise with your
month";"
"What will you Go7" inquired the
Major, looking as largo and fierce rs
possible.
"1'll set mouso.tnp and catch you,
Major Sanger, OF tn, army, sir, and
give you to my puppyto play with"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-11-13

The annual report Of the Pensiou
Bureau shows that ON juno 80, 1881.
there wore 1885, pensioners; not in
crease during the year, l8.02s. The
aggregate annual value OF all pensions
was S2s, OCT. Tho annual disburse.
ments OF the Office, however, largely
exceed this sum. For instance, the
total amount pnid for pensions during
the year, exclusive OF certain arrears In
the claims allowed prior to January 25,
1879, was s49,723,147, the difference
being arrears Of pensions.