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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
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THE SUN for 1882 will make it's Fifteenth
annual revolution under the present mail
ayemeut. shining, Ms ALWAYS, tor all, big
aud little mean and graci contenled
and unhappy, Republican and Denoctaic,
depraved and virtuoiis, telligent and 90
fuse The Sans hight is for mankind and
womankind If every sori but its genial
warmth Is for the good, wnile it pours hot
discomfort on the bistering BACKS OF the
persisten,ly wicked
/ The Sun Of 1868 was newspaper Of
new kind. 1t discarded many of the form I,
and multitude of the superhuous words
and phrases Of ancient journalism II uii-
dertuok to report in u fresh, succinct, n :
| conventional way al the news OF the world.
| emitting no event of human interest, AID
1 comment upon afiaiis with the fearlesslis s.
| OF absolute Independence. The success oil
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sun. 1t effeSted y permanent change IN
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try IN the dozen years past has been mod
| elied; after The sun. Every Important
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and bettered by tine force of The Suns ex-
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paper.
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fIt.-ra la
guage that can be understood. We sa,
what we think about men and events
Tnat habit is the only secret OF The Suus
political course,
The Weekly sun gathers into eight pa
ges the best matter Of the seven dali.
issues. An Agricultural Department. .
une aualled merit, full man ket reports, AM
. n literal proportion-ef literary, scientific
and dom, ste Intelligent complete HI
! Weekly San. aud make it tbs be, news
| papsf for the farmers household that wa
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

We would be pleased to know the name
of a man or woman who has never had
headache, and VIII" was never subject 70
constipation As these are universe. trou-
bles, q little advice might n t 60 amiss-
Many noted ply acians assert that II Is use
less and even hazardous to always DC
examining your stomach with Danseaung
purgative pills, rs they sicken and depli,,
tate Use mild rurgative, one that VIII
cool the stomach and act npon the ilve'
and bowels with ease and effectiveness
suci. a remedy is Bailey's Saline Appeiient
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Our parish surveyor, Mr. G. ).
Johnston, has provided himself With
all the improved apparatus in use
by survey rs Of this age. His COM
pass and all his other instruments
are Of the very best make. and it is
an interesting study to examine them
and gain, a knowledge Of their uses
He is prepared to make observations
of the incest and most exact nature.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

All persons are hereby warned not 10
trade for two notes, executed by me IN IA
vor OF Thos. Johns. both dated August ~;
1881, one for the sum OF Two Hundred and
Twenty Dollars, payable first day Of Jan
nary, 1883. tine other for the sum OF Two
Hundled and Forty Dollars, payable nrst
day of January, 1884, rs the consideration
for which these mites were given has failed.
ae ~ VIM T. kIGGIN.
Colfax, La. Dec S, 1881. dl0-5t.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.


Betrayed before me this 9th day OF De-
cember. 1881, one Chestnut Sorrei MAKE.
abont seven years obi, fourteen hands hign.
white hind feet and small white star IN
the forehead. No brand visible ApPrais,
ed by L, L.. Blister and 8 B. Shackelford
at Twenty-Five Dollars. Notice Is hereny
given t. the owner to come forward, prove
property and pay charges or the same VIII
AL GROW,
dlO-2t Justice of the Peace.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
Schmidt l. Ziegler VS.. L. E. Torry-No l26.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Parish Of
Grant, State of Louisiana.

By virtue of and to satisfy writ Of fieri
facias. issued and to me directed IN tho
above entitled and numbered Unit. have
seized and will offer for sale, mt public
auction, in front Of the court bouse door,
in the town of Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on a5i
SATURDAY. December Slst, A. d. 1881.
the following described property. seized Is
the property Of the defendant, to-wit:
An undivided half interest in ID o2-l00
of land. situated in section 55, township
6 north, range west. being part, OF
Spanish claim Of L. G DrBianch, Also
20 acres Of land, situated in section 80
township north, range west, being tie
upper part of the Mary Anu Duire aim
and all the buildings and improvements
thereon or pertaining thereto. -,
Terms of sale-Cash on the spot, will
the benefit Of appraisencnt: 80
dat Z. H TEAL. Sheriff.
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LOST.

A Note or Obligation. drawn in favor OF
]. w. Johnston for the sum Of So win 2
per cent interest. dated Feb. z. 1881, ana
signed by Mack Arlington and b.
Lovett (his mark. All persons are
warned not to trade or purchase saiu
note The finder will be rewarded ioi
returning the same to ,u
d24-2t .. w. JOhNoioN'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

The Maria Louise, in place OF the
Jesse K. Bell. r. Sinnott master,
Geo. Hamilton clerk, arrived At noon
Tuesday. We understand that the
Bell has been retired FROM tho Grand
Ecore trade for this season. and viii
perhaps go out Of Red river for good,
We hope the report is unfounded, as
we are 10th to see; this magnificent
steamer abandon old Red for some
other stream. = s9zE3 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

DR.. J w Gibbon, of Ark. writes: "For
many years my wife was sufferer rom
terrible female complaint that baffien tne
skill, of all physicians around me- mere
seemed no hope for her. was made ac-
auainted with the composition Oh Ut;
Drongoole's English Female B'tters ano
knowing them to he good, purchased sew
eral bottles and placed her upon its use
They cured her sound and well anu "
nat hesitate to say, they saved her life
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Thursday night candy stew was
participated in by gathering at the
house of Mr.. A. G. Hargis. The can
dy proved to be a failure, but the
company had plenty of fun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
AL ID O t 5

On her down trip the Maria Louise
took on about one hurdred bales OF
cotton at Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Mr.. w. s, Calhoun has returned
after protracted absence, INDUCED
in to bis own satisfaction and the an
noyance of some We wot of
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

In bringing the Prickly Ash Bitters be,
fore the public, we claim that 1T j. one OF
the hest remedies extant for the prevention
and cure of all diseases arising from diS
ordered Liver. By nsing them according
to directions they will keep the system IN
strong. healthy condition, aud prevents
any miasrnatic influence. Ask your drug
eist for them. Price 81 90 per bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Prof. DeGrey has several pupils
among our older young folks, who
study French out of regular school
hours. Some of them. we are told,
can roll. the "r" as naturally as they
can scoop in plate Of gombo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

When you take trip you are frequently
troubled with constipation. headache, pains
in the stomach. indigestion. feeling OF
weakness or general lassitide, heartburn.
acid or sour stomach. etc. Yon do not
wish to cram your stomach with lot OF
nauseating pills, but If you wish PLEASANT
and satisfactory remedy procure one bottle
IT Bailey's Saline Apperisnt, which VIII
cost only so cents. 1t is exceedingly pleas
ant, always ready and acts promptly
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

T. M. Biossat has left on the Jesse
K. Bell for New Orleans to lay in his
holiday stock, which he proposes to
select personally, and deies comPeti-
ton as to quality and prices. - ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Mr.. G. w. Lane came up on the
Maria Louise and will be in Colfax
for some time. He expresses himself
as pleased to see the court house so
near finished, and hopes other I'M
proyements will be made soon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

An Industrious and sober shoe
maker would find Colfax splendid
place to locate. He would get all
the work for twenty miles around.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Breech- loading shot guns, OF Colt
and other makers, also rifles, pistols,
and Misunderstanding guns, always IN
stock at FERGUSON & ScHSAcK's,
Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

A merry Christmas to yon, reader
is the wish of the printer. with his
lean pocket-book. Savoy?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

TN. Biossat detes competition.
He can sell Christmas and holiday
goods cheaper than ever sold in AL
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Great reductions made on toys fol
Christmas trees and fairs at i. M
Biossata. Now is the time to send
in your orders.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

The repairing of cbronometers ana
fine watches, by skillful workmen, q
specially, at FEReusos 4 scasAok
Watcbmakers and jewelers., Alexan-
dria. La. fks
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

For all chronic female weaknesses and
irregularities. English Female Bitters.
stand at the head of the list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Toys! Toys!l Ioysll! Second
street Alexandria, next door to the
post Office. aa L. NJ bIossAr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
Plantation for Sale.

Three hundred acres, of good Bottom
Land on Bayou Ri2olstte. known rs the
old j w. H.dbot place. About Two Hun
dr. d acres cleared. 1'e ms easy.
Apply to ANDREW CRtI1KSHANK. .
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Greatreductions made on toys and
everything in the line of holiday
goo DIS. sf'ss Is y NJ. bios ss'n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

A correspondent asks MS for q
snake story. We are not in the
habit Of telling stories, beside this is
the wrong time Of the year for snakes;
However, as our friend seems to liam
ksr after narrative wherein SER
pent figures, we will relate truthful
circumstances which has been in our
klowledge for several weeks. A neigh
boris child. aged three years or there
abouts. has y manic for pets. Du-
ring the snmmer it cultivated the
acquaintsnce Of a woodpecker and q
chicken snake. feeding them on bread
crumbs until they became quite do
Gle and effsctionate. This fall, after
the pscans got ripe, the woodpecke'
knocked down the nuts until tbs
child was satis6ed with : lap full
when he snake would proceed Z
cract thsn ~ tightening aroulff
then j, ! cuiI While the woodpecke'
eel 10 work piolias oat the kernel'
and hol1ing thsn up for the child Y
eat This = : fact. and We can prove
il 81 poistine OF The Tree o. shic'
tbe pooops grsu. s.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Notice is hereby given that on Monday,
the I'd, day OF January 1892, at IL o'clock
M, will Offer TO lease, ut public auction
in front Of the cOurt house door, IN ths
town Of Colfax, to tie highest bidder, for
scrip of the years 1873, 1879 aud 1880. or
tor u. S. currency, the following public
ferries:
Montgomery ferry. on Rid liver.
Planters landing frry, on Red rives.
Colfax ferry, ON Red river.
Cotile ferry, on he'd river.
Capp's ferry, ON Little river.
Lacroixs ferry, ON Little river.
DonDaliue's ferry, on Little river.
Cockerhaln's ferry, on Little river.
Nantachie ferry, on NantAchis bayou.
s. G. CURRY.
Prest. Police Jury of Grant Parish.
Estimate of expenses of the parisa. Of
Grant for the year 1889:
For grand and petit jurors. ----.- $3.50 90
Witnesses i'm criminal cases 1880. 60O w
Sheriff fees .--.......- ..-.------ Op w
| Feeding prisoners. .--...--....,- wv ~ ~
For care of paupers. ...---.-.-.-- 300 w
Rn,ld;no court honse 1000 90
| Building and repairing bridges 500 0O
Clerk Of police jury aud parish
treasurer. wv W
| Par; h attorney LIS O0
Parish printer. .-----..---.......- x00 W
Continent expenses ....-- 1000 OI
Police Jurors per diem and mileage $50 "
District attorney ----.,-..- Soo W
Total m ~ $685. OK
| 1 N-'s's sc. CURRY. pc
i Prest. Police Jury Parish of Grant
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The negro bpy, Camel Goa. who
has Just got back here from a term Of
Imprisonment in The Natchitocbes
jail for shooting q negro woman with
small shot. was sprinkled in the legs
with q load Of bird shot ON Thursday
by another negro named Fuller join
son. They were gambling and the
row grew ont Of : the game. 8 Camel
is bad boy, and It is said Fuller was
justi6abls in popping bin,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

dhzt1 4 WEEK sla ) day At home
W(Z easily uade. Vostly 0ntft frce.
Address Txun 4 CO.. Auxnstss Maine.
Nxu1.nue = Ma wssssx<sailIa.ssss
bNc6ss0k I111e1lo lt< 1eudsold3t3 eAe.ssss
Wk9slsgus&ss - &C. iseHsssassA ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

n s. JOHNSTON, Parish Surveyor, Will
W. be in Colfax every Saturday. Those
needing his services win make note Of
the fact. jy30-3m
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NOTICE OF WARNING.

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The daily gazette., 1881-05-11
Damon and Pythias.

Under the auspices of Excelsior Lodge
No. Z, K. OF r., homer G. Kope, the re-
nowned elocutionist will recita Ban
inns classical drama Of "Damor and
Pythias," in the Opera House on Thurs
day evening next. In speaking of Mr..
Cope, the Ut. Paul Free Press says
Mr.. Homer d. Cope, OF New York.
gave bis inimitabe rendition Of "Dam,
ON and Pytbias," at the Opera House
last night, for the benefit Of the Order
OF Kniehts Of Pythias of st. Paul. II ia
saying but little TO claim that MrCope's
seeitation of the entire FIVE acL tradeQy
was remarkable. l. was a surprise to
all who were so fortunate as tn hear Ii.
Every word written for the full Cast of
fo1rt en- characters was uttered, and the
individually OF each actor in the diff
cult plan was maintained by variation
OF accent, gesture and action. Mr.. Cope
Is an artist In the highest sense of the
term, and a. an elocutionlst and dra-
matte reader he has probably never been
excelled.
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THE MAY COURT.
Continuation OF This Mornings
Proceedings.

Continuation OF This Mornings
Proceedings.
State vs. Alexander Gillespie lndict-
cd for selling liquor without a license.
ON January 10Th, 1881. L. q. Vande.
GRIT, Esq, for State.
Slade Suell swore to purchasing
whisky from the defendant, At his house
over Eleventh street bridge, on the day
mentioned and on several subsequent oc-
casions.
Gillespie urged in defence that he did
not own the property aud had never
paid any rent for II.
The Court charged that under the
amended statute the proof of the posses
sion Of license rests solely with the
defendant.
The jury after half hours delibera-
Ito !, rendered verdict nj "not guilty"
State VS., Alexander Gillespie. Indicted
for selling liquor wi bout license on
January 18th, 1881. Same evidence as In
the preceding case. verdict "guilty."
State Va, Alexander Gillespie, a third
case precisely similar to the two pre-
cedine ones, verdict "guilly."
Caroline Fisher, colored, plead "guilty"
TO an Indictment for the Larceny Of $25
from Pnrnai T. Jones, of Appoquinimink
hundred.
Gillespie, In the cases In which he was
found guilty was sentenced to pay fine
Of 500 In each case.
James Woodsdsle and James Butch
or, white, pleaded guilty" TO two in
dictments, one for the larceny of an
overc0at from Charles Mullen and the
other for the larceny of q shawl from
Sarah L. Mullen. The prisoners were
each sentenced to pay SIT and costs,
be whipped with 10 lashes, be i'm
prisoned two months and wear con-
vict's jacket six months after release.
Caroline Fisher was sentenced to
pay $3l.25 and costs, and be impris-
oned one month.
The release of Edward Cassidy was
ordered, the two cases pending against
him being retired.
Adjourned until three o'clock, p. m.
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THIRD EDITION.



nstn Eaessons cssf, s,sns es /, Victory,
WASHINGTON, May l0.-The Re
publican caucus this afternoon was
a very tame affair. No one made a
formal speech. Conkling said al
most nothing. The hours were
spent Id load-toned conversation.
much Of which was desultory and
much irrelevant. Most Of the talk
was in favor OF the Administration,
In explanation of the position of the
President and in the nature of reply
to Conkling. The caucus adjourned
subject to the call OF the Chairman,
after q half dozen propositions of
compromise had been suggested.-
No vote was taken either on post
ponement Of the Robertson case or
it's confederation, or on any one Of
the propositions Of compromise
This pestpones action on the Rob-
erts0n case until q sufficient number
of Senators shall call the caucus to-
gether again. 1t Is claimed by
Conkling men as a victory. They
insist that the speech made by Conk.
ling yesterday induced his collea-
CUES to think ~ they had not thought
before and that It's arguments have
produced deep impression.
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The Horrors Of the sseerare.

LONDON, May Gin the House OF
Commons, Right Honorable Joseph
Chamberlain, president of the Board OF
Trade, In reply TO question based on
a letterin Fridays Pal Mall Gazette
from Miss Charlotte O'Brien, detailing
the horrors on board ali emigrant steam
er, said he had communicated with the
managers Of the five steamship lines car
rying Irish emigrants and lad received
emphatic denial that such circumstances
were possible. He had instructed an
officer TO visit Liverpool and Queens
town to make special ipqmr.es aud had
asked Miss O'BFien 10 furnish the name
of the steamer alluded to.
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:"
THE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL.
A visit by she United states Com.
missioners % the Old Battle
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The
Yorktown centennial commissien.
ers, Senators Butler, of South Caro-
lima; Johnston, OF Virginia; Repre-
sentatives Loring, Goode and Dick;
Lieut.. Caziare, Second United States
Artillery; Capt. Tucker, of Norfolk,
secretary, and Mayor Poe, of Rich.
mond, returned to this city about Q
p. m. yesterday from their visit to
Yorktown. The party left the
Washington navysyard upon the
United States steamer Dispatch,
Commander Charles McGregor,
Thursday noon and arrived ut York
town Friday morning, where the
day was spent inspecting the grounds
and in conference with the Virginia
committ.e. A tract of 500 acres has
been purchased and the site selected
for the memorial shaft commands q
view of the river for several miles
both above and below the town.
The old Moore house, in which the
capitulation was signed by Lord Corn
wallis, 10 not now occupied, but Ia un-
dergoing repairs and win be fitted up
for President Garfeld's headquarters
during the centennial ceremonies. The
country In the immediate vicility AZ
fords magnificent sites for large on.
campments of troops and for parades,
having plenty Of water, shade trees
and extensive fields. The committee
are now devising the best plan for land
ing the nations guests and those who
will visit Yorktown, going By water,
to take part In the ceremonies. On
the 18Th Of October the corner stone
will be laid by the Masons Of Virginia,
aud during the stay of the COMMITTEES
Grand Master Cole and Grand Scribe
Isaac, Of Richmond. met and conferred
with them regarding this part Of the
programme.
1t 10 expected that 1900 Masons will
take part, making on encampment there
for two or three days. On the 18th Gov.
Holiday, Of VIRGINIA, win deliver an
address. On the 10th the President will
receive the monument on the part OF the
nation, and the dedicatory exercises, con-
sisting OF an Grafton, poem and ode, will
take place. It Is suggested that O grand
chorus and orchestra be organized TO
render the ode. Judging from responses
received BY the committee there Will be
present at least 10000 troops, some OF
whom will encamp while others will
quarter Oh board the transports. It 10
definitely known that the Thirteenth
New York will be present, and It 10 ex-
pected that Gov. Long,o Massachusetts,
VIII be accompanied by brigade Of
State troops, which will In this way per
form the militia service required each
year by the State law Of Massachusetts,.
All the original thirteen States will be
represented BY their governors and citi-
zen soldiery.
The daily gazette., 1881-05-11
WiInl iaguOE markets.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
EDNEsDAYAlMay 4, 5P. ]

EDNESDAY, MAY A, 8 p. M.
FLoUR.-The demand for Flour was
limited. but prices were unchanged.
sales of 2OOO bbls, including Minnesota
extras, at IS "a rs for low TO fancy
clear. and at So S716 a % Is Tor straight
pennsylvania extra family, at 81 rs q D;
Western, do. do, at So 5096, and Pat
o. 50 per barrel.
GRAIN.-W is fairly active aud one
cent higher. sales of y0,OaO bushels, NO
z, red, car lots, at 81 25@l 2511a. and No. 2
req; "a, IN elevator, al ! y 34@i 2SA May,
and unsettled. We quote Pennsy wanna
al 81 U6. Corn Is hrEler and IN lair re
quest. Sales OF l0UOU bushels, including
yellow, at 5oS95s11c., white. al 6kc;
the open board 5713c was BID for May
551Sc ior June and 56c. Tor July. l5OUOO
bushels, May, sold at 571s@573ac. OaLs
are good demand and higher sales. Sales
OF IL, wv bushels, including white at 47L6Qy
6Uc., and rejected and mixed at 47c.
The receipts to-day were as folio VS.: Z39O
barrels OF -four, 1900 bushels wheat, TO-
200 bush, corn, 6lO9 bush. oats, $50 Darrels
whiskey.
WHIsKE1 SALES of W estern iron-bound
are reported at 81 w per gallon.
| PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARK Ell
MONDAY, May 9, p. M,
Beef cattle were In demand at an ad-
Il vance. 300 head arrived aud sold at the
different yards a! 5s4@7Atc. per pound As
10 condition.
SHEEP were in demand, at an advance
500 head arrived and sod aL the different
yards at % gIc. for wool sheep; 5I1 Ggbc
Ihr clipped sneep, and 1905 % pei head
or sprfng lambs.
Hoes were firmly held at fair prices.
$50 head sold al the different yards, A.
| 9915c., per H., as to quality.
PARK DRoVE.YAkD
| FVty-second ana Lancaster dUe, May 8.
SHEEP-Good, 80 to 49, Ibs., $50 TO 5I%
lair. ~ TO So lbs, 5L 10 90; good lambs
| 800 to 6.60i common LAMBS, $3.50 To %
caves, ga 70 7. Market Dr,sk. Arrivals
| 90 heAu.