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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-10-11
TOO MUCH GUITEAU.

The people are getting too much of
the Presidents assassin through the
press dispatches. We have all the par
ticulars of his yoracioas appetite ; are
told how the craven hides his head
under the blankets when footsteps are
heard near his cell and even at times
he cringingly shelters himself under
his iron bedstead. The people want to
hear as little about this man-monster as
possible. They have not the slightest
interest in his appetite, nor do they
care at all about hearing of the coward
ly antics of this human cur. All they
want to know is that he will be speedily
brought to justice. They hope for a
quick trial, prompt verdict of murder
in the first degree, as few legal bubbles
as possible, as little judicial preaching
from the bench as can be given, and as
clean and business-like job Of hanging
as can be DONE BY all means spare us
from anything like a " circus display"
in the matter. Guiteau is a murderer
whose manner had not even the dash
of dime novel hero in it. The deed
was done as much for notoriety as for
any other purpose, and the assassin's
keeper told the truth when he said that
the dull-brained brute had no fears of
death, and would be perfectly willing to
hanging provided the spectacle might be
witnessed by large crowd of people.
Let his neck be broken artistically in
the presence Of as few people as may be
necessary to prove cause of death, and
then dispose of his miserable carcass so
that only his executioner may know
where it has been placed. And make
it an offense against the law for the IL
lustrated papers to give even carica-
ture Of the assassin.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-10-11

Otto GREENWOOD has been appointed
the Carson correspondent of New York's
newest dramatic journal, the Nym
Ciinkie's EeuiAIetOn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-10-11

Deing a complete cyclepedia OF every
II day wants. This is the most useful and compact
literary achievement Of the age. It has competitors
We want competent solicitors No peddlers need apply
Circulars, giving full description application
CHAMBERS,
St Louis No. Chicago, III, Atlanta, Ga
ies se30-2m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28
L Said I'm MY Haste, "AIi Men
Are Liars"

The line Of the New Orleans Pacific
railroad runs through the Mansfeld
battle ground. A few days ago while
o body of hands were at work clear
ina the right of way, about four miles
from Mansfield. they found Eve mus
kets, with bayonets fixed. stacked IN
the usual army style. These guns,
SAYS the DeSoto Democrat (from
which paper we obtain these facts)
doubtless have been where they were
found, Just as they we're left, ever
since the battle of Mansfield, April
8, 1854, and were in very good con-
dition except that they were rusty
from long exposure. The Democrat
states further what is a most remark
able coincidence, that one of the par
ty finding the muskets was Federal
soldier and in the Mansfield battle
and that he recognized one OF the
guns as being his by private mari
he had placed on it. He says he wat
not in the main fight, but was with
party of scouts Oh the left, and hae
halted temporarily, when squad o
Confederate cavalry suddenly dashed
upon them, when they were com
PEELED to beat hasty retreat, som
| Of them leaving their arms.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28
LOCAL DOT S

Subscribers ,ciil notice q series 81
numbers after heir names on NE Pdpef.
These numbers indicate TO ,chd date
aour subscription is paid. The first
number denotes the month, The second
the dan and the third the year. For
instance, If your name is follo'oed By
lisp, IL indicates that your subscrlp-
ton is paid to Jan. l, 1882 # your
name as folloaOed By 5-2l-sl, your suo'
scription expires Nay 81, 1881.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28
On Sunday May %, James Pinck

On Sunday May %, James Plnck-
new, colored, went down to Raven
Camp. four miles south OF Colfax, to
see one of his children, who was sick
While there he got into a difficulty
with Jesse Fredric and Sam Quincy.
Some ten or fifteen shots were ex-
changed, Fredric and Pinckney doing
the shooting. and Cuney taking a
hand in lodging. On Monday Pinck
ney was, by Esquire Chas- Thomas
put under a ten dollar bond to keep
the peace for two months. Plnck-
new then swore out warrants against
both Fredric and Quincy, charging
them with an assault with danger
Gus weapon with intent to kill Els
on;re Grow issued the warrants and
heard the cases Tuesday morning.
Jesse Fredric waived an examination
and was held under hundred dollar
bond to answer at the next district
court. Quincy was tried. and. there
being no evidence against him, wal
discharged. Both Quincy and Fredri'
then swore ont warrants agains
Pinckney, charging him with an as
sault with dangerous weapon will
intent to kill and murder. Constabl
lLacroix arrested Pinckney and hold
him in custody until Judge Barbir
: who has been applied to, shall orde
him released on bond.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

The police jury has instructed Mr.
Machen to bring two suits against
MIR. g. w. Lane for putting fences
across the public road. Mr.. Lane
claims that the fences are not pub
lie Inconvenience. and threatens to
retaliate by enjoining the erection OF
the court house. and by writs Of
election against parties holding in
valid titles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28
SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession Of Meredith Calhoun.

CoLFAx, May 20. 1881.
Under and by authority of the Judge
of the Twelfth Judicial District Court,
am authorized, empowered and ordered to
SELL for cash, the Real Estate of the sue
cession Of Meredith Calhoun, according to
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE. that l will
offer to sell, on the 25th day of June, A.
ID. 1881, all of said iinmovable property,
under the order of the Twelfth Judicial
District Court, for the benefit OF the credi'
tors of the succession
w. S. CALHOUN,
myos-4t Administrator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

Buffalo fish are floating down Cane
river in great schools and the fisher
men are having fine sport. Some
of them are very large. One was
gigged at the mouth Of Cane river
Saturday, that weighed 81 pounds
Sunday, while several boys we're II
swimming, they cornered a forty
FOUNDER and actually caught hin
with their naked hands.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

We understand that Capt. Noel, OF
the Lila, was married, in New Or
leans, to Miss Milspaugh. If the re-
port be true, we welcome the captain
to the ranks, and wish both his bride
and himself long life ofnninterrupt.
ed happiness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

y
day. for this place. We hear it re-
ported that she has new coat OF
paint on her chimneys, boilers and
fire-doors. "They say" it happened
thusly: A certain steamboat captain.
not entirely disconnected with the
finest packet in Red river, sent a
couple of painters down to the levee
to paint q small steamboat, OF which
he was chief owner. The painters
went down, went aboard the Lila,
and commenced their labor. The
party in charge Of the Lila was in
formed that "the captain" had sent
the painters down, and he, supposine
that Capt. Noel had ordered it. al
lowed them to go ahead. After the
Job was completed, and paid for BY
the very popular captain first men
toned, it was ascertained that the
wrong boat had been painted. Th'
painters had been paid and wer'
gone, Capt. Noel declared that b
wouldn't pay for it, that the othe
captain must come and scrape hi
paint of, as be wanted his chimney
painted red, and now the first name'
ca plain has the bag to bold.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

On Saturday last lslst.) Mr. JAS
per Blair, of ward 2, near Buelah
Chapel, sent into our Office well de-
veloped cotton form. We venture to
assert that this is the first OF the
season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

There are no postage stamps for
sale at our post-ofice. One month
ago to-day our postmaster informed
us that he had ordered supply.
They are not yet forthcoming. "There
is something rotten in Denmark"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

: Mr.. w. 8. Calhoun informs us
that, as administrator of the success
sion of NJ. Calhoun, he holds tax re-
ceipts for the year 1880 amounting
to $24O. This is the tax on 5000
acres of ground valued at SID. 600
He is perfecly willing for the assess
ment to remain at those figures, ano
says he wants no arbitrators. We
should think he ought to be satisfied
at those fgures-three dollars pei
acre-when he could easily realiz'
twenty dollars per acre for fully ont
thousand acres Of the same land.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

The repairing of watches by com
petent workmen a speciality at
& FERGUsoN & ScHSAcK's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28
M IA K IL

Hay while the sun shines.
Tho business is honorable, straight-fo
ward and profitable. Do not neglest TINS
notice but write to ms and find out what
our business is. 1t will pay you and only
cost the price of one postalIcar We send
fnll particulars free Attend to this mat
ter now for there is money in 1t for all who
engage with rs. If you can only devote
one or two hours day, pr the evening,
you can make $40 week; fou nave avs: only
Send Ms Postal card with your full name
and address plainly written thereon, and
receive By return mail full particulars O
business that will surprise you and make
YOU wonder why you never wrote to MS be
fore. Write 1t once il will pay you. al
BUCKEYE MANUFACTURING Co.
(Name this paper.) MARION, ONO.
M O N e VI
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

Don't forget the town meeting
Tuesday. Come, and bring your
neighbors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

We are to have q telephone in
Colfax next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

Nice gold jewelry and silverware
It FERGUSON Il ScHNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

As "West End" has sent in his
name, we publish the communication
referred to last week. He will please
bear in mind that the simple furnish
ing of his name to the editor does
not drag him into public, as the name
of a contributor is never divnlged,
save in cases Of personalities. when
the party or parties impugned have
q right,to know who attacks them.
In answer to his question as to how
the findings of the grand jury get
out, we can only say that it prob
sbly is all guess work. When sew
eral persons are summoned before
the grand jury. who were witnessed
of a misdemeanor, the culprit, if he il
not an idiot. is pretty apt to infel
that the grand jury is after him Will
a hot stick, and in this way they man
age to make some clever guesses
Grand jurors are hardly so depravet
| as to violate their oaths West En-
is rich in claiming that the oath O
ksecresy should be administered to a
witnesses brought before the gran
jury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28
IT 8
II - - =
dSl 600 Made in 30 Days.

ipl, (sOO Mdue III sPN AesS =
Now is the time to make IL. Prosperity
has dawned upon the people; Of this coun-
try, and all are enjoying its blessings
YOU can just AZ well make little
money by devoting some Of your spare
best opportunities ever yet given to any
one to make money II takes no capital.
You do not have to invest large sum OF
money and run a great risk Of losing u.
Your energy and your business capacity
will be all the capital you require La
dies can engage in the business IS well q
gentlemen, and even boys and girls dc
well. Even if you do not desire to en-
gage in business, we can impart iniorma
ton to you that will be of great value
You will readily see that IT Will be a com
paritively easy matter to make from ~
to 500 . week, and establish lucrative
| independent business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

cal lraihlnS rNcfciacSs an" 7'n.o "
the most Popular Songs Of
the day.
No. /. Mistakes in Gnsic, or Rise and
Progress in Musical Science. This lecture
is overhowing with fun aud musical knowi-
edge. both scientific and historical.
No. 2. Culture of the Voice. Use and
Abuse of the Vocal Organs. This lecture
is full of knowledge Of how to produces
coed tones 1t will prove mine OF wealth
to all who sing or desire TO sing.
and Improper Methods. This lecture y
replete with inst the knowledge desired
By every singer.
No. 4. The Voice in Speaking Compared
with the Voice in Singing. This lecture ~
invaluable to both singers,apd speakers.
No. < The World Wide Influence OF
Music. Every lover Of music should Lave
| this lecture =.
No. 6. Study Of Harmony, the Essential
! Groundwork of Musical Progress. THIS
| lecture cannot be omitted by any desiring
a 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 8. Christianizilg influence OF Mu-
sicnl Culture.
No 10. Music Of the Past and Present.
Each of the above lectures contain as
much information as can be gained from
fifty dollars worth of lessons and books
Price, Tea Csmts Each, Sent POSTPAID upon
Receipt Of Price.
PnoF. RIck's LECTURES are everywhere
selling with almost phenomenal rapldity'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

During the sitting of the late dis
trict court Judge Barbin ordered Mr.
w. S. Calhoun, administrator OF the
succession of NJ. Calhoun, to file his
account on or before the 9th day OF
May, 1881. aud, in default. that the
sheriff take him into custody for con-
tempt. II we have been rightly in
formed. Judge Barbin was wrong in
adding the last clause to his order
as Mr.. Calhoun had not refused te
obey the orders of the court. An or
der of this kind is not in keeping
with the dignity of the court. unless
there are grounds to justify it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

a z TO d OAper day at home. Sam
DO DZOples worth s. free. Ad-
dress SrNsoS e. Co., Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

Two .First-Class SEWING MACHINES
for sale cheap at the CHR3sIcLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever and Ague.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-05-28

dt oc week in your own town. Terms
DOOand SIS outfit free. Address ID
HALLErr & Co., Portland, Maine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28

some cases deliberated and planned their acts and
provided for their escape afterward The fact that
q man, previously harmless, should without provo
cation raise an axe against his sister would be no
evidence Of sanity or insanity
Suppose ut the same time the man manifested
symptoms of insanity, would that be any evil
dence2 III person manifested symptoms OF ".
sanity, he must necessarily be insane. lLaughterl
BY Mr. Scovllc-1t was very much easier to de-
tect insanity In person previously sane than 70
detect snnity in person previously insane IL
was not easy TO simulate.
The cross. examination became rather tedious
at this point and the prisoner, with all air of dis.
gust and declaring all this thing TO be STALE"
demanded Of the witness what his opinion was
about Abraham. His interruption was not noticed
however, and the examination was proceeded
With
Witness stated that bodily diseases did not pass
from father 20 son. CONSUMPTION did not pass by
Inheritance II was true of all diseases that pro-
disposition might be transmitted, but never the
disease itself.
Pending the cross. examination the court lat
three ocleoR) adjourned, the prisoner giving the
witness the parting admonition not TO forget
Abrn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

There we're eleven DRINKS" al the station.
house yesterday morning.
vigilant watch is being kept for sneak thieves,
n number Of whom are said TO be in the city,
Miss Violet the faster was thought to be dying
Monday night, and now her condition is very critl
cal.
The funeral Of Mrs Michael Bossart took place
yesterday from her late home, on Fairfax street,
pear Prince.
A proposal in relation TO general vaccination
ofpnblc school pupils will be brought before the
school board at It's next meeting.
The city council last night considered the propo.
siton TO secure action of the Legislature TO compel
the Alexandria Water Company to extend It's
mains. The company contends, however, that the
city council has no right TO act In the case, but
should leave the whole matter TO be settled be-
tween those citizens who complain and the water
company. Some citizens claim that the company
has failed to comply with the intent of lis charter
by suitable extension of It's pipes, and have
asked the city council 10 champion this extension
before the Legislature
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28

The Orchestral Union. an organization which
comprises In IFS membership the best orchestral
performers IN the District will give Its first con
cert at Abuer's Hall on Sunday night next, AL
gcther for but short time they have been In
regular and constant rehearsal, and have already
playing The programme for Sunday night will
be selected with care, and will of course be of n
sacred character, embracing che compositions OF
the best masters. The director of the union, DR..
l.. S. Kimball, has been ndefatigable in his atten-
ton to the details of their training, and thor
oughlY ENJOYABLE perfOrmRnce may be antiCipntod
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Rc,5y.s MIR, ]. p. CRUTCHEr, FRENCH CA
EsS9 terer, wishes 10 Inform his customers and the
public I'm general that he Is stl In the Catering Bus.
ness. at No. 1904 ii street northwest, where he Will
receive orders for Balls, Dinners, Receptions, nc.
Having had 80 many years experience IN the French
Catering Business Is sure guarantee that ht Will be
able III all orders with the heBl of satisfaction. He
would Tespeci fully refer you for Information OF his
standing IN furnishing parties to any or All Of the lead
ing families Respectfully, j, r. CRUCHEr
1894 III street northwest,
All orders left at Nine, Demonets win be promptly
attended to as usual by Air. Crutchet. de2s2w~
n~zsFs PROFESSOR ADoLPH MAURER, 40
B@S2 sixth street northwest, gives lessons ON Ither
receptions. deleMWF3ws
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28

The royal hand bell ringers and glee-men, Of
London will give three performances at Lincoln
Hall, commencing to- night and including matinee
Thursday afternoon. The troupe Is composed of
FIVE artists welding carlton OF 13l bells, ranging
from eleven and half pounds to three and q
fourth ounces. Thus they have scope enough to
produce every harmony, and there Is practically
no limit TO their compass. They have been highly
spoken of wherever they have performed, and
have received several testimonials from eminent
perSonages They have several times performed
before the Queen and royal family by express
command of Her Majesty,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28
DISTRICT BREVITIEs.


For The MidtUc dHdptc States IN the northern por-
tons local rains; IN The SUheTi portion fair rtdter,
ircstcrlV backing 10 sOuthcriy minds, stationary or
totcsr tcpcrdurc, rising ooirct by failing bdromeer
The following were the thermometric readings
yesterday: IA M. $50. IL q. m, go; r. IN, G3o
p. M, bSo; II p. m, $3.50; maximum, 6i2'; mini
mum, 80 40
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28
LOCAL MENTION.


The 18th day of December. 1881, came in Its regu-
lar course and on that day took place the Extraor
binary Semi annual Drawing of the Louisiana
erals G.. 4. Beauregard, Of Louisiana and Jubal A.
Early, of Virginia. being the 10th in monthly
sequence. over halfa million of dollars was placed
at the disposal Of the lucky investors in tickets
Some are much richer, and no one feels the i'm
percepuble drain on his cigar fund made by the
sending of dollar or two to NJ. A. Dauphn, New
Orleans, La., and others will follow suit by Janu
airy 10, the next distribution day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28
Pure Grnpe Wine.

The President and Committee from the Farm
ers Club, of the American Institute, have visited
specrs Vineyards and Wine Cellars, and they re-
port that the Port Grape Wine of Alfred Spcer Of
be obtained. 1t is now being used by Physicians
who are the most choice In the selection of wines
in New York have adopted this wine. It's superb.
GRITTY is supposed 10 arise from the iron in the soil
The vineyards are OH brownstone shale rock.
For sale by druggists and groccrs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28
Authnra, CARNIVAL.

There will be most enjoyable entertainment
this evening In the parlors of tho Spencerian
Of Ninth and streets northwest. 1t will be called
an authors carnival, and each person attending is
requested TO represent in dress and manner some
character from his favorite author. The idea is a
novel one and great deal of pleasure and amuse-
ment can be obtained If Il is properly carried out
as Il no doubt will be. The entertainment will be
under the auspices Of the New Church Sweden
borgian Society. The tickets are but fifty cents
and the attendance will of course be very large.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-28

The annual Christmas festival of the Sunday
school OF 81. Johns Church took place yesterday
afternoon. short service, interspersed with
carols by the school, was rendered, and after an
address by the rector the superintendent DR.. Rey-
burn, distributed the gifts and candy-b TO the
children, whose eager faces attesed their full Rp-
probation OF this part Of the programme. Their
beautiful singing Of the Christmas carols was COM
mented on generally by those present Mr.. ID. b.
Macleod, the organist, and the full choir of the
church were present and assisted In the choral
rendition of the service,