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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25
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HAY while the sun shines.
The business Is honorable, straight-for-
ward and profitable. Do not negiest TINS
notice but write to us ana nnd out wnss
on, business is 1t will pay you and only
cost the price of one postal card. Wesend
fnIl particulars free Attend to this mat
ter now for there is money in it for all who
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one or two hours day, or the evening.
YOU can make $40 week: You have only
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Send us Postal card with your full name
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3 business that will surprise you ana MAKE
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

The adjoining parish of Rapides
was the scene OF an act OF brutality
and swift vengence therefor on FRI
day night. June 18th. About nine
o'clock on that night screams OF some
woman, apparently in great anguish
we're heard all over Coliax, coming'
evidently, from the Rapides banks OF
the river. A boat was Immediately
mt off from the Colfax bank, manned
by some of our young men. and was
4 Joined by another boat with another
party. The party quitely approach
ed the house, and through the VIM
dow saw a man beating his WIFE,
Pie brute was an educated white
man. not an ignorant negro. Inc
lady's face was bleeding, her hair
torn down and her dress nearly torn
from her person. The young men
!, Immediately called to the scoundrei,
who came out, pistol in hand, and
, was promptly seized and disarmed'
One of the party stayed in the house
with the wife, who was getting her
clothes preparatory to leaving. while
e the balance took the husband down
the river bank. This being his third
y repetition of the same offense, 1t was
, unanimously determined to give nm
lesson. Accordingly his clothing
a was removed, and. while be was held
1t face down on the ground, forty
strokes from q rattan cane were wei
s. laid on his naked hide. The coward
at roared like bull, and was heard owe
the whole town. begging for mercy
He was then released and the young
" men returned, bringing with Their
- the abused wife, who was taken
the house of the mother of one
ir- the party. By request of the vii
NJ. we refrain from giving the name
ia. the white livered hound.
We will say this much, howeve
Id the party lampooned is the same OF
n.y. whom we noticed by name for Il
nc same offense last October. At th
!. time, as we stated, be was lucky
.ck not receiving a ducking in Red rive
on The young wife has concluded 1t
to time to quit such a brute, and /
,er- for her parents home in Avoyell
md parish by the Jewel on "Wednesday
was We commend our yonnS men
can their action, and say to them tt
every man with spark ct r"ga
for women, or memory OF his moth
'en' in his heart, endorses their act
~ and will stand by them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

We understand that young man
named Booth cut young Mccoy
with an ak in the arm and shoulder
on Friday evening, June 18th. on the
line of the N. O. Pacific road, IN RAJ
pides parish, about Eve miles from
here. After the cutting Booth He'd
From what we learn Booth was moi
justified, as Mccoy had gone &c
Booths house merely to demonstrate
with him for neglectipg his crop, Nc
Coy being interested in the crop.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Several weeks ago We condemned
the rude action of one Henry Pruett
on the occasion of May day cele-
bration at Buelah Chapel. We are
informed that Mr.. Prnett has been
boasting that he came ia and made
the CHRoNIcLE layout stake water.
Our recollection of his visit, as well
as the recollection of others who were
present. is that MIR. Pruett was quite
civil and said not a word OF Q bull
DOING nature. Now, we don't par
ticularly mind being bnlldozed. bu'
we do object to any man claiming
that honor when it has not beer
done. We hope our information Il
not true and that Mr.. Pruett has
sufficient sense of jnstice and homo
to take it on himself to correct tn
false rumor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Our small sized friend, F. L. Craig,
extensively known as Lard Keg, is
agent for the Langdon fruit and vine
nursery. near Mobile, Ala. This es-
tablishment has been in operation
since 1853, aud is well know to near
" all fruit growers in the South, who
have had the most satisfactory deal
ings with it for number years. oui
friend Craig is as liberal in his deal
ings as be is in dimensions, and VIZ
can assure those who may wish tt
secure stock Of trees. vines or or
namental shrubs that they will fint
his terms reasonable, and his estab
| lishment all that is claimed for it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Mr. Wickliffe has finished his teie-
phone line from his house to his office
in the court house building. His tele-
phones are known as the "Watts
Patent" The main features are
wooden plate with circular hole, to
which is fitted a funnel shaped drum,
made of peculiarly prepared parch-
ment: all are enclosed in handsome
black walnut case. The two instru-
ments are connected by a tightly
stretched wire. The working OF the
line is simply wonderful. CONVERSE
ton, in an ordinary tone, and ever
in q whisper. is carried on as easil,
as if you stood face to face with thu
person to whom you are speaking
The voice Of the person talking cal
be readily recoguized.
We saw in the N. Q. Democrat, Q
June IS, statement that some gen
tIeman Of New Orleans has inyente
a telephone that needs no permanen
magnet or battery. The telephon
which Mr.. Wickliffe is using is on
of that description, and. as 1t W.
patented three years ago. inc Nc
Orleans man in just that far behind
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

We regret to announce that MI
Perry Pirtle, our former town mar
shall, died, June 18th, at Overflow
Texas, OF consumption. His death
was followed, within an hour, by that
Of his sister from the same disease.
Mr.. Pirtls vas well and favorably
known to many Of Grants citizens
who will learn of his death with sor'
row. and all of whom extend to hl'
brother, Mr. JEFF Pirtle. their heart
felt sympathy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Messrs Machen and deter went
fishing on Monday in the Darro.
Thew report that they caught about
one hundred and fifty trout and
perch. They brought home fifty and
say they ate the balance. As the ilsn
weighed half q pound apiece, they
must have eaten twenty-five pounds
each. Pretty fair appetite amt itg
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25
SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession of Meredith Calhoun.

CoLrAx, May 90. 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 90
law. -,
offer to sell, on the 25th day OF June, A.
ID. 1881, all of said ilnmova6ie properly,
under the order of the Twelfth Judicia'
District Court, for the benefit Of the credi-
tors of the succession.
mv5e- At Administrator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Uncle Billy Laster. the Oldest black
man on the Calhoun estate, died on
Tuesday of last week He is said to
have been III years old. 1t is GER
tain he was considerably over 81; and
old gray headed men say that he was
very aged man when they can
first remember.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

We omitted to notice in our last
issue the cyclone which visited Col
fax on the night of Jone 10th. The
only damage done was the utter an
inhalation of the gate and portion
of the fence with which Mr.. Lane
had closed the approach to the ferry
landing. It's working was very silent
no one hearing it, or knowing any
thing Of its effect until morning. i
was a discriminating breeze.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25
NOTICE.
SHERrrrs OFFICE, CoLFAx, La,
June l, A. d. 1881.

To the Tar Payers Of Grant Parish
You will take notice that the taxes as
sessed for the year 1881 are set forth IN
the t,,x rolls now on file in my office and
the Mortgage Office of Grant parish that
said taxes are now due, and that all par
ties who do not pay before then will be-
come delinquent on the first day OF De
cember. 1851, and said taxes will draw
eight per cent interest from that date un
iii sold. in accordance with article zl0 Of
the Constitution. =. II. ZEAL,
led Sheriff and ex -officio Tax Collector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Two weeks ago we said if it did
not quit raining, we would have no
crops on account of the grass. We
say now that if il don't rain pretty
soon there will not be anyone TO eat
and wear the crops will all burn
no. We had no idea that the CHRoN-
rcLE had such influence, and assure
our readers that We did not intend
to bring on this long dry spell.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25
A Ct e N is
al 600 Made in 80 Days.


Now ia the time to make it. Prosperity
has dawned upon the people Of this coun-
try. and all are enjoying it's blessings
YOU can just as well make little
money by devotimg 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 o great risk OF losing u.
Your energy and your business capaclty
will be ali the capital you require La
dies can engage in the business as wen Is
gentlemen, and even boys and giIis 40
well. Even if you do not desire 20 en-
GAGE in business. we can impart informa-
tion to you that will be OF great value.
You will readily see that it will be com,
pa ritively easy matter to make from w
10 500 = week, and establish lucrative
| ;ndenendent business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

1t is a matter of comnou remark
among The hill people that they can
now bay goods in Colfax at as good
figures as Ia Pinevilie and Alexan-
aria. At the new store OF Teal q
Wilmut they find ready made cloth
ing sold at New Orleans prices, anc
all other goods at the most reason
able figures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

The Florence, tender to the Y. ..
suaa boat Wagner. went down last
Sunday morning.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

The Jewel has been repaired, ano
came up on Tuesday morning apou'
eight o'clock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

The repairing of watches by com
petent workmen a speciality at
FERGUSON & ScHNAcK's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Mr.. r. P. Hunter. Of Alexandria
paid Colfax flying visit SundaS'
He returned Monday morning. The
mighty Nimrod is on the war path.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Watches, clocks and jewelry repair
ed by experienced w0rkmen at !, NJ
Biossat's iewelry shop in Alexandra.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Teal & Wilmut have large supply
Of ready-made clothing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

We call on "the oldest inhaDit-
ant" to tell us that "this is notning
IN the summer OF '49"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Warm? Well / should relax me
countenance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

The silent Wheeler & Wilson No. )
and " hite sewing machines delivered
at Colfax at New Orleans prices by
Ferguson & Schnack, watchmakers
and jewelers..
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

White vests aud linen suits at
Zeal & Wilmut's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Dyspepsia,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

VALUABLE leGiuhr0 Vn Wooiss
,rhasc ,.ectures contain some splendid Ve-
cal Training Exercises. and some Of
the most Popular Songs oi
the day.
No. /. Mistakes an sss...sic, or Rise and
Progress 10 Musical Science. This lecture
"A overHowing with fun aud musical knpwi-
edge, both scientific and historical
No. 9. Culture of the Voice Use aud
Abuse Of the Vocal Organs. This lecture
| r. full Of knowledge OF how to produce
GOOD tones. 1t win prove mine OF vea III
! to all who sing or desire to SIN
! No. The Art s's Singing, or Proper
and -, rSper Methods. This lecture =
replete with just the knowledge desired
by every singer.
| with the Voice in Singing. This lecture -
Invaluable to both singers and speakers
No. s. The World Wide influences ot
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
knowledge of music
No. !. 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 Instruments Mnsic
No. O. Christianizing Influence Ut Mu-
steal Culture.
No 10. Music Of the Past and Present.
Each of the above lectures contain as
much information as can De gained l.oui
fifty dollars worth of lessons and books.
Price. Ten Cents Each. Sent Posf-P Paid apo"
Receiptcf Price.
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dhn0A WEEK. SIP a day at home
m( n easily made. Costly Ontfit free
Address True & Co.. Augusta, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-25

Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever and Ague'
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- = Wsfches stemwinders $s-so- White Metal hunfins
NCase Al Imitation gold $s solid gold <iz Chespsst
and best for use spcculafive purposes Nsn1ess
W cAtslogusfree. Ths.pssn = u. is2 ssss@1'eN'
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dh goa week in your own town. Terms
DOOand SIS outfit free. Address d.
HAILErr a. Co., Portland, Maine.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents Malaria
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Wheeler & Wilson, Nos. l and 90
curved needle SzV 10 on
Wheeler & Wilson No. 9, straight 90 an
no p poLar ;,nnroved 25 to IS
49,. SI,,,st1a IS to 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07

Some of the younger members of the Legis-
lature are as uneasy as fish out of water for
the final adjournment of that body. while the
old stagers preserve an unruffied and tranquil
demeanor. The adjournment from Friday
until this afternoon at four o'clock was wise
movement, As many of the Solons hold
official positions in their towns, and their
presence is required to-day at the town meet
ings. Considerable work still remains to be
done before adjournment. An United States
Senator is to be made. Senator Blaine's
resignation is expected to reach Augusta
this afternoon. His successor cannot be
chosen until eight days have elapsed. There
is no opposition to Hon. VIM. =. Frye of
Lewiston, and that gentleman will receive
the solid vote of the republicans in House
and Senate. The Hospital investigation will
terminate this week, and everybody will be
glad when it is over. The counsels will
probably make their pleas on Thursday and
Friday evenings. As matters now stand it is
safe to presume that there will be "A majority
and a minority report. The committees have
nearly all reported. The committee on APP
portionment of Senators and Representatives
are ready to submit their report, and will do
so either to-day or tomorrow. 1t will cause
lively debate, and there are lots of other
matters for the law makers to wrangle over.
The smelt question is to be settled. The
matter of constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting the manufacture and sale of liquor
in the State is to come up, and also the rail-
road taxation bill The House have yet to
consider the report of the Valuation Com
mission 1t passed the Senate all right, and
will undoubtedly go through the lower
branch. The congressional apportionment Is
vet TO he determined. and this will cause
some DELAY If the Legislature adJourns by
the 10Th the members may consider them
selves fortunate, but some shrewd heads put
the date at the 23d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07
FIRES.
BURNING OF AN INSANE ASYLUM
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
EScape Of the Inmates.

DANvILLE, Pa. March 8. The main build
ing of the State Insane Asylum caught fire
last night in the east wing which was being
reprinted. and before assistance could he
furnished the whole wing and the main build
ing were destroyed, a portion of the latter
having been blown up for the purpose of saw
ing the west wing. After six this morning
FIRE broke out again and this afternoon
reached the west wing which is now burning.
but fire engints on the way from neighboring
towns NAV be able 10 save it. Nearly one
hundred patients were in the Institution, all
of whom were safely removed. At the time
the fire was discovered they were in the hos
pital chapel at the evening service, and this
circumstance assisted in keeping the unfor-
Inmates under control and together. The
ba ling has ben in process of erection
for some eleven years and was only finally
completed last year. and cost the State about
100000. 1t was built Of stone eleven hun
dred and forty feet front, with a centre
building and three sections on either side,
covering an area of one and three-quarter
acres. Origin of the fire is unknown In
surance about $3.50.
This afternoon firemen succeeded in saw
ing portion of the west wing and number
of male patients have been returned TO it.
The attaches of the hospital made no attempt
to fight the FIRE but devoted their energies to
removing the patients, some of whom became
intensely excited and were removed with
great difficulty.
Cincinnati. O.-Loss sI5O.OOO.
CINCINNATI. o., March 6. Fire broke out
this morning in J. A. Fay 4 Co. 5 manu-
factory of woodworking machinery at the
southwest corner of Front and John streets.
II was confined to the three upper stories,
The origin is attributed TO spontaneous COM
huston. Loss Sl50,0o0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07
Good Words for n Good Thing

The papers are full of exaggerations about
all sorts of things that it is hard to tell what
to believe Yet all things are not humbugs,
nor are all statements lies. Dr. David Ken
nedy's .'Favorte Remedy is exactly what it
claims to be, and deserves the praises that
are showered upon it from al who have used
il. Hear a word from Mr.. Israel II. Snyder,
of Saugertes, n. Y. He says my little
daughter was covered with Salt Rheum from
head to foot. DIR. kennedy's "Favorite
Remedy cured her altogether, and the dis
ease has never since appeared. This was
two years ago Such words go TO the point
Get "Favorite Remedy" of your druggist or
write TO the Doctor at Rondout. n. Y. Sl.0O
a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07
GARDINER.

Friday evening Young Mems CHRISTIAN
association was organized in Temperance
nall. Mr.. Everett johnson was CHOSEN
President. The association embraces repre-
sentatives from all the evangelical churcheS
IN the city,
On the same evening the Richards Llgn'
infantry had ball at their hall. About MY
couples participated. A good time is report,
ea. Some five or ten dollars were h'aue
ABOVE expenses. :,
At meeting of the members OF hea'1
fost. G. A. r., Friday evening, it was Vo.eo
to purchase the Brunswick street Bapus'
Church for $1,000. A greater part OF tht
purchase money will be raised by suoscIip
lions and entertainments. About S3oo na'
already been subscribed by members OF tne
fost and its friends. The liberal manner II
which their friends have contributed sho"
their interest in the project. >,
In accordance to the call for caucus y
nominate temperance candidate for mayor
large number of the temperance men as
sembled at the Reform Club hall on friu a
evening and unanimously nominated Mi
Joseph Z. Ladd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07
xlyII coNeREss-ExTR SESSION.
WASHINGTON, March >.
SENATE


SENATE.
The Senate met at noon. but a: II. ~ took a
recess until O'Clock to await a communica-
tion from the President. which would be re-
ceived a, that hour.
Upon calling the Senate To order at noon
Vice President Arthur was vigorously APP
plauded by the galleries. The proceedings
opened with PRAYER. after which the Vice
President slated that he had received for pre-
sentation 4 number of petitions for special
legislation. but that in his own opinion. based
upon rules and preeedents. they could not be
presented at an extra session of the Senate.
He submitted the question as TO the DISPOSE
ton TO be made of the communications
After remarks by Messrs. Harris and Hill of
Georgia, il was ordered, on motion of Mr..
Cockrill, that the petitions be retained BY the
Vice President, to be submitted by him at
the next legislative session.
Mr.. Hoar offered resolution extending
TO Winfield S. Hancock the privilege of the
floor during his stay in Washington. which
was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Blaine. in accordance with the notice
given by him some weeks ago, submitted as
follows:
Resolved, That special committee of five
be appointed by the chair to take into con-
sideration the mode of voting for Preside mt
and Vice President of the United States.
and the mode or counting and certifying the
same. who shall report such proposition for a
change in the laws and constitution as may
seem expedient; that said committee have
power to sit during the recess of Congress,
and they be directed to report, on or before
the second Wednesday of January. 1880.
Temporarily laid on the table to be printed.
Mr.. Pendleton, from the committee of no.
tifcation, reported that the President had ex-
pressed desire to communicate with the
Senate to-day.
On motion of Mr. Pendleton the Senate at
l2.20 voted to take a recess until , p. NJ.
At o'clock the Senate went into executive
session and when the doors were re-opeDed
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
Affairs in ireland.

LONDON, March ). Tie Cabinet council
to-day, will complete the preparation Of the
land bill. The Home rulers placed many
amendments of the committee on arms bill
on the paper.
DUEIIx. March ). Chief Secretary Forster
arrived yesterday from London and was met
BY resident ma gistrates, constablary and other
officers who had been summoned from all the
disaffected portion of Ireland The inter
view lasted all day.
The fullest details were asked respecting
outrages upon persons. cattle or property,
the extent of the illegal drilling and existence
of secret combination of ribbon men OF
Fenians, the object being to obtain convinc-
ing proof that the application of the coercion
act was absolutely necessary for the district
before the preliminary step of proelaming il
was taken
The number of arrests next week will be
twenty-six.
Mr.. Dillon will probably be arrested Mon
day.