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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02
AN EDEN FOR FARMERS.


On several occasions we have call
ed attention to the country in this
immediate section as being remarka-
BILE. not only for its great fertility
and adaptability to the different
crops, but also on account of the
fact that in climate it is more tenn
perate and genial than any place on
the Mississippi river from the mouth
of Red to New Orleans. Three years
ago we noticed the fact that in March
vegetation along Red river for City or
sixty miles below Colfax was far in
advance of that along the Mississippi.
Last winter we observed the same
phenomenon. Upon converting with
several gentleman. about this singu-
larity OF scope of country two or
three degrees north OF another being
SO much more genial in temperature
and forward in vegetation, we had
two or three theories advanced to
explain it. One was, that the large
body of ice cold water flowing down
the Mississippi until late in the
spring chilled the air for some miles
around and kept up the frost tenn
perature longer than it would last
under different circumstances. An
other was, that the billy country on
both sides of the Red river valley
formed sort of basin. and thus pro-
tected us from the chilliness that
retarded vegetable growth in other
less favored localities. A third was,
that our country came within GER
tain scope that is peculiarly favored
with southern breezes in the months
of February and March, and that
this accounts for the balmy mellow
nessof our atmosphere in the early
spring. Now, we don't pretend "a
say which of these theories is the
correct one, and rather incline TO the
belief that they all contribute to the
distinctive characteristics of this sec.
ton of Louisiana.
For years this lovely country has
lain almost idle, save in spots, where
the most meagre tilling has been at
tempted. Yet. with the small amount
of labor that has been expended
those who made the effort have had
their labors repaid by return thai
would appear fabulous 20 those I'm
accustomed to the productiyeness o
our soil The time surely is not fa'
| distant when this generous climate
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

An intelligent jury Of freeholders
in West Baton Rouge parish, called
to assess the value of four and two
fifth acres of land in West Baton
Rouge parish, appropriated by the
New Orleans Poetic railroad from
Mrs. Robertson, have placed it ct
$3.50, or more than one hundred
dollars per acre. The State Assessor
valued the same at about ten dollars
per acre, yet the verdict of the jury
who rejected the consideration of
damages-is not perhaps excessive.
Do not such facts illustrate the me-
cessity for a board of equalization Of
assessable values. City Item.
We can point out twenty cases in
Grant parish nearly as glazing as the
above, and yet there are those who
are Wiling to trust 10 the honesty Of
the "dear people" in swearing to the
value of their taxable property. IL
not self-interest at the bottom Of this
Willingness? Away with a system
that breeds lying and perjury, and is
bankrupting the State and parishes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

49, ~ s.r
PRAIRrE HoME, June 20, 1880.
Editor Chronicle:
Right glad am / to zee that some
of our people have followed your ex-
ample in the advocacy Of the Local
Option law for our State. This, sir,
is q question of the most vital i'm
portance to our country. and it does
my heart good to see that the good
people of north and middle Louisi-
ana have put their shoulders together
to stop the most destructive evil Of
our land. Close the dram shops and
many crimes against the law win be
stopped; for. It lie q fact that no man
of information viii deny, that nine-
tenths of the crimes committed in
our day originate in these holes ol
vice and immortality, or from the
poisonous stuff obtained from their
keepers. Could these men but see
the degradation and misery that is
caused BY them in selling this stuff,
they would shudder at the conee-
quences. If it could only be revealed
to them, how many mems blood, think
you, would be upon their hands2
Now is the time for all good men
to come forward with boldness and
declare in their might that they will
not have this monster among them,
to corrupt their young men, to cause
fofhoro aud ,,.ofhoru - unnv.' .vov
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

you. too, not come forward to lead
young men into the paths Of virtue
and rectitude. and BY your sweet in
faence lure them away from these
haunts of vice ? Let the people Of
Grant consider this matter. Come
out, fellow-citizens, and let rs hear
from you through our good local pa
per. Is ward 2 silent? Where is
Amicusf Are these good citizens and
ready writer's not going to come out
and show to the people OF the State
that Grant parish win reform? oas
fl'z $50 RS WAND Frvs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02
mo. 81.

could be planted ct time which
would throw the harvesting of it in
summer and at . time when farmers
would have little work to do in their
other crops and It could be done
without loosing any time from the
crops of corn or cotton, and thus be
made to yield an extra revenue which
would be clear increase Of the far
mer's profits. Then this being sta
pie product would bring money or
advances as readily as cotton so that
the farmer would be relieved from
the troublesome position of receiv-
ing money from his crops only once
in the year, and this is An advantage
which every isrmer can appreciate.
It was once thought that our far
mers conld not produce sugar cane
ut . profit, but now most of our far
mers make syrup enough to supply
their families and many make several
barrels for sale every year and WITH
ont reducing materially the quantity
Of other crops Il took time to de-
monstrAte that cane could be grown
probably and experience to enable
the farmers to secure the best resqlts,
but it is now an accomplished fact
that cane can be and Is raised profit
ably here. II would no doubt take
time for our people to learn how to
manage . crop of jute to the beat Ad-
vantage, but che fact that it promises
30 large Z reward to man who can
raise and manage it successfully
should induce onr enterprising far
mers to take hold Of it Is they did
the sugar cane and see what can be
done with il. Experiment on . small
scale and If yo1 fail there is not
much harm done. while il you suc-
coed you are we'll paid besides de-
veloping an industry which win prove
of immense value to the country.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

Messrs. H. ]. Hearsey and Earwin
Craighead, proprietors and publish
ers of the STATES, have applied to the
Civil District Court Of New Ooleans
for writ If mandamus to compel the
Secretary to permit a free inspection
Of the public records in his care and
keeping.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

The coroner's jury. in the investi-
cation of the Hanna accident, re-
turned verdict exonorating her
officers and attributing the explosion
to q defective fue. q,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

They are having sun-strokes in
New Orleans at the rate of four, five,
and sometimes Is high As eight and
ten day. s Tsgs w s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02
Nice gold jewelry and silverware
1t FERaUsoN 4 ScHNAoK's.
--I
JUTE.


.3.t.f Il.
JUTE.
Vienna Ssntinel.1
We find in the Oapitolian an arti-
Gle on the subject Of jute a. coming
staple. from which We collect come
facts which may be of interest to the
farmers of this portion of the State.
The cultivation of the plant con-
sists in q thorough preparation of the
soil as for . crop Of wheat and the
seeds are sown broad cast and har-
rowed or brushed in, or it may be
better understood to say that the
land is prepared and the seeds sown
as is done in the case of sowing tur-
nipe in this portion Of the State.
This is said to be the way in which
the plant is soun il India, where it
is staple product, and it reqnires
no other cultivation. The bloom APP
pears in two and one half months
from the time Of sowing the seeds
and the plants should then be cut as
the fiber is best at that time and be-
comes harsh if the plant is allowed
to stand until the seed ripens. si
The preparation Of the fiber is
simple. After it il cut the stalks are
bound in bundles and thrown into
the bayous or creeks and allowed to
remain q week, when the fiber be-
comes soft and Is shaken from. the
stems, washed and dried in the sun
and is then ready for market. The
part which grew nearest the oround
is cut or from twelve to eichteen
| inches long and form the butts Of
commerce; the other portion Is twist
ed into hanks, and pressed into
bales. The finer fiber IL rotted nm
der running water being careful 70
keep it we'll under to prevent discol-
orafion. The fiber from the nnper
portion of the stem q soft and ins-
trous like silk and care Il necaeearv
70 ascertain the r;cht moment vhan
the albumen ana staruh Of the bark
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

Navy blue, gray and brown cassa-
mere suits Just the thing for sum-
mer wear-can be bought at Teal &
Wilmut's at surprisingly low figures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-02

The medicated spectacles are for
sale only by T. n. Biossat. watch
maker and jeweler. Alexandria, La
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

deb Is the proper portion to be pIid by West
Virginia? What Is The basis Of this assump.
tom Upon what facts Is the estim4Ia made
That We have Just claim against West Viz
gina hav+ no manner OF doubt and am
eupAlly a ear as 70 the basis upJn which the
sttlement ought to be made, After deduct
ing from the trtal debt the market or cash
value ot the assets and securities (bonds,
stocks Sc y held by either STATE which
originally belonged to the State OF Virginia,
the remainder OF the debt should be App0r-
toned between the two States IN proportion
To The population and taxable values OF each.
1t is plain and simple proposition, not I'M
llks the closing up otA co.laFtnershlP The
assets must tirst BE- applied to tbs estngnish'
ment OF the liabilities and II insufficient for
this purpose the deficiency must be met by
the Go-partneTs in proportion to tina original
interests Of each respectively IN tue adven-
ture, Upon these principlesit appears TO me
the question at issue betwe n the two STATES
could be readily, fairly and salts Actorily
solved. Till, however a I'm u adjustment Of
this matter Is reached Il can only bu regarded
in the light OF claim or asset Of uncertain
value, not In any wise affecting our liability
for the whole debt
This is the language Of the Governor Of
Virginia,
The certificates issued under this bill
without the consent or knowledge OF
West Virginia hayeimproperly come to be
known as "West Virginia certificates"
To show the form and character OF these
certificates l submit one, and ask the Sec
rotary to read II,
The Chief Clerk read % follows:
TREAsURERls OFFICE,
RICHMOND, July LIST, 1871. !
This Ia to certify that there ia due unto
heirs, executors, administrators, or
assigns - dollars, being One.third Of
bond surrendered under the provisions OF
an act approved March 30, 1871, entitled
IAN act TO provide for the funding and
payment OF the public debt" (viz; bond
No, -, with interest amounting to -
dollars, Payment OF said one.third with
interest thereon at the rate OF six per cent
per aunum will BIZ provided for in accord.
anCs with suCh settlement az shaL here.
after be had between the States OF Virginia
and West Virginia In regard TO the public
debt OF the State OF Virginia existing at
the tine Of Its dismemberment, and the
State OF Virginia holds said bonds 80 far as
uniunded in trust for the holder hereof OF
his as,igns,
In testimony thereof this certificate has
beensigued by the Treasurer and counter.
signed by the Second Auditor as provided
by law.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

For Failing. Premature Gray Hair Use

London Hair RestOrer, insllres new growth.
London Hair Reslorer, Restores the color.
London Hair r. storer, Exquisite dressing.
London Hair RestOrer, The only cleanIy and
London Hair RestNrer, elIeCtual Hair Re
London Hair Restorer, stnrer In the market
A toilet luxury entirely free from oil OBJ.
noxious or unpleasant odOr.
PHYSICIANS USE AND RECOMMEND IT.
Some eight years ago my hair commenced
falling; top became quite bald, applied
"London Hair Color Restorar" My hair
not only stopped ial Ing, but Is now growing
finely, and consider It an invaluable article
for restoring the hair. J W. Abel, NJ D.,
Druggist, lOA Beach street, Philadelphia
Price IS cents a bottle, six bottles 81. sold
by Druggists. MwFGw.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

Arc you disturbed at night and broken
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with the excruciating pain Of cut.
ting teeth2 II 80, go at once and get q
bottle Of Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
It will relieve tho poor little sufferer i'm.
medistely- depend upon II; there 10
no mistake about II. There Ia not
a mother on earth who has ever used II,
who will not toll you at once that II will
regulate the bowels, and give rest TO The
mother, and relief and health to tho child,
operating like magic. It 10 perfectly safe
10 use III all cases, and pleasant to the tNste,
and is The prescription Of one Of the Oldest
and hest female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Sold every where. %
cents a bottle. MwFdw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

l Deem II my Duty TO Tell tho World
what DR., swayne's Compound Syrup
Of Wild Cherry has donc for me. |
had violent cough, night sweats,
sore throat, great weakness with SO.
we're attacks Of hemOrrhage, gave up
all hope VI recovery. lam now cured,
sound and hearty man
EDwARD II. HANSON,
Engineer at sweeney's Pottery,
1884 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia.
Over twenty-five years have elapsed
and still remain a healthy man.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

A sure Cure Found NJ Last. No one
Naa,1 Eoaaa


need suffer,
A sure cure for The Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Ulcerat d piles has been discovered BY
DR.. williams ian Indian remedy called Dr..
Williamss Indian Ointment A single box
has cured The worst chronic cases Of twenty.
Eve and thirty years standing. No one need
suffer FIVE minutes after applying this won.
deriul sOothi 6 medicine. Lotions lnstru.
menIs and EleCtuaries do more harm than
good, WilliamS's Ointment AbsOrbs the
tumorS, allays the intense itching (partiCu.
larry at night after getting warm In bed), acts
AZ a poultice gives instant and painle's relief,
and IL prepared only for piles itching Of
the private parts, and nothing else.
Read what the Hen j. NJ yoifinberry, oil
Cleveland, Bsys about DR.. WilliRms's Indian
File Ointment: have used tcorts Of pile
cures. md II affords mo pleasure 70 say that
have never found anything which gave such
immediate and permanent relief as Dr.. VIII
liamGs indian Pile Ointment.
For sale by all druggists, OF mailed on re,
ceipt Of price, 81 90
West 4 AuConahsy, Druggists and Apoth
eeaFies, Bank Building, Bridgept IT, ohio
Logan. List 4 Co., Wholesale Agen,s, Wheel
ing, W. Va MWF1W
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

Dull pain In the limbs nausea hllOuSnesl, are Bymp.
toms Of approaching fever and ague Uie without
delay IIOslltter's tomaCh blteFS, which Substitutes
for tho chilly HenBa Ion genial warmth. regulates
the stomach, and impaTts tone 10 the liver, The
bowels The stomach and no hillary Tlpnd being 70.
sto cd 10 . hepllhy condition the disease 10 con.
quered u the OUTSET
For sale BY all druggiHtS and dealers generally,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

Free from coughs and colds good sppeti 9,
refresh ng sleep Use "Dr. swayne Com pound
Syrup Of Wild Cherry" the best remedy for
week lungs, bronchial and asthmeticaiT. ctions
ever discovered. Bold by druggists at Is cents
and 81 A bottle. MwPAw,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

II. D. Gary, 100 Main street, New York,
dealer In Gre and burglar proof saies,
whites: "My child was iilicted with core
throat Tor many months. | cOnld find
nothing 10 relieve him until tried
Thomas Ec!ectfic Oil, which effected a
cure In two days"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-15

A letter from p. o. sharDless, druggist,
Marion, Ohio, In writing u Thomas EleC.
trio Oil says. zone man was cured Of
sore throat Of eight years standing with
one hottle." We have a number OF cases
OF rheumatism that have been cured when
other remedies have failed. We consider
Il the best medicine Bold,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-11-11
After Thirty. Seven Years.

William Mays, of Missouri, arrived
in our county. one day last week to look
for long-lost sister. Mr.. Mays, at the
age OF four years, and his sister at the
age of two years, were bound out to
parties in this county. they being orphan
children. William lived with the man
to whom he was bound until he was
nineteen, which was in 1874, when one
day, being sent after the cows, he failed
to return. He ran away, and subse-
quently joined the army, and went
through the Mexican war. When that
was over he settled down in Missouri,
where he has lived since, and is in very
comfortable circumstances. Lately he
concluded to come back to Tennessee
and try to find his sister, who had been
bound to man named Carr, and from
whom he had never heard word. He
arrived one day last week and made
inquiry of number of parties, but
could only learn that she had married q
man by the name of Pollard. He was
about to give up the search, thinking
perhaps she was dead, and getting
ready to return to Missouri, where he
has family, when Mr.. A. C. Carnes,
of the Sparta House, hearing of the in
quiries, and having lady employed at
his house by the name of Pollard, took
Mr.. Mays over to his house, introduced
him to Mrs. Pollard, who told him that
his long-lost sister had married her
brother, and they were now living in
this county. Mr.. Mays went at once
to the country to hunt her up, and was
overjoyed at finding her after separa-
ton of thirty-seyen years.-Spartd
(Ienn. EIpoSitor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-11-11
4 bird That rrers on Sheen and rIEs.


There is now In the; London Zoolog-
ical Gardens n remarkable bird, the
Nestor notabilis, or Mountain Kea, of
New Zealand. It Is aparrot of strong
franc and powerful bill and claws,
which were used like those of all par
rots for obtaining vegetable diet, un-
til tho colonists introduced sheep and
pigs. AS soon rs this was done the Kea
seems to have abandoned vegetable
food and TO have taken entirely to flesh
eating. He attacks sick or disabled
sheep, and with his powerful cutting
beak opens passage through the back
and eats the intestines. Even healthy
animals are sometimes assailed by the
Nestor notabilis, and there are sheep
runs In New Zealand where oonsidera-
ble losses have been incurred through
these strangely degenerated birds. The
specimen in the Geological Gardens
gave as much trouble to capture as an
eagle, tearing the clothes of the shep-
herd who knocked it down while pounc-
ing on n lamb, and lacerating his
hands. The Kea scorns cooked meat,
biscuits, fruit or seeds, and likes raw
mutton better than any food. He will
tearthe skin and flesh from sheep shead
after the furious fashion of vulture-
leaving nothing but the bare skull. He
at one time holds the morsels in his
lifted claw, after the style Of parrots,
and at another grips them under his
feet while rending with his beak like a
hawk % if .fr tifHi