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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15
Murder and Suicide.

NEW York, Mar,h 15.-Tho polio, cf j..
Tenth preciut, telsgraphed at onc o'clrcL' ,s
day to police headquarters that terr;bie ~, -.
gedy had cc>urrcd 10 that precincS. Tic n W.,
ture of the tragedy was not stated, bat i ~ "a
rumored that man was murdered, a?d ,b.
bis murderer had committed suicide, WA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15
Democratic Caucus

WASHINGTON, D. O.. March l5-AGe, H.,
adjournment of the Senate the democratic Ssn
ators assembled in caucus and at O'Clock N
the meeting is still in progress. Its purpo:a - !:
supposed to be Encouragement O. their c.m.
mittee lists with view 10 accepting a mpo,i,r
representation upon them, instead of controins,
them as provided for by The Peud!cton tesoII.
fiop >NS'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15

SUPREME Court OF APPEALS YESTERDAY
Judge Staples allowed an srpasl 10 the case Of
Pfeston's administrator, 81, agaiusi Nash e:
als,. from dscreo pronounced by tho Citcai:
Court of Ru:s,ll c,uoty on tho 10 h of Angus,
1880.
Williams at sIs. VI. Lord & Robinson OF a..
Argued By James Alfred Jones' esq.. for sp.
pelants and Submitted.
Mann vs. New York Life Insurapc, Com.
psny. Argued by T. N Page, era fer pI,in.
TIL 10 error, and Judge w. W. Crump for &C.
fendant IN error aud continued until to morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15

AT the residence of the Russian Minister, il
washington this afternoon. an imperial requiem
mass was celebrated in commemoration of Alez,
snder II. The parlors were transformed into o
creek chapel and appropriately d,aped Mas
was celebrated BY the Greek priest Dr.. Bier
ring; from New York. The Pre,ident membor
OF tie diplomatic corps aud numo1cus Official
were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15

=. MIR. Frank SchwarE, 90 Nineteenth street,
Cinclnnail. Ohio, writes: l suffered for FIVE
years With khenmatism Having been per-
susded by friends to try st. jacobs Oil. must
acknowledge that it is the best remedy ever
used; IN fact it CURED me entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15
Suit ReRun.

NEW York. March l5.-Rufus Hatch bas
begun De suit in tho Supreme Court against the
w, y. Telegraph o., the A. &P. Tel. O..
and The A. y. Tel. 20. to prevent the PROMISED
contract of January 10. The suit is based m
the decision in the suit Of Williams against the
same companies, and to day JUDGE Sne;r
granted temporary Injunction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15

IhATA1oN1s Alexandria City Directory L,:
oesn received from its publisher in Richwon!,
tss Inc most complete directory ever gotten ~
for this city and shows that no trouble or pass
were spared in it, compilation. It contains a
general directory of citizens of Alexandra to
geihar with complete business directory; ss1
iht OF postofices Of this State and much useful
miscellaneous matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15
DIED,

Sldde' ly. on Tuetd.y. the 9th of M.rsh
A. ner tesiuence in Spotsylv.n.a, Mrs. ELLEN
Shf MoUR HARnnW, wiig OF Or. Charles
marrow, daughter of Alex sid ,r Seymour Hooa.
OF FRI, dlaui King G.osre county, and eldes:
erea! granddaughter Ut George Mason. OF 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15

result: VIM. r. Frye. of Lewiston had .,
Richard a. Frye, of Bethel, S. '1 q;
At the same hour in the House ,be re.r,,
the vote was ss folowa: VIM p Frys ort q
iston, 81 Richard a. Frye, of Bethel, ~ Nv w.
branches will meet in convention to.mnr,o n',s
declare tho resut "'''UW 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15
ICOMMUNICATED

lCOMMUNICATED
What lovely timo Gen. Hano,,k would
nave hsd to become President hal his ell c:icn
oepenaed upon tho electoral vote OF Virgins
honites. npwocp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-15
The Maine tenatorship,

AUGUSTA, Me; March l5.-At noon the San.
10 oa''0'ea tef " r. seaMQs With The following
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
NEW WORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1881

to the rescue and Joined Chilli in the fight. Val
paraiso was bombarded and largo part OF the
town laid waste, but when O similar attempt was
made against Peru the Spanish squadron was re-
neiied with great loss. It 10 this fight that the
monument commentaries l.,
The Chilians have just levied new tax, to pc
paid in silver that causes CONSERVATION among the
merchants and professional men, All persons doing
business and all the professions, are taxed Lana
and houses, except hotels, are free Il Is harm ls
probable thew can raise the money, business mas
been dulI and Gillian officials have already sent
about all the remaining silver out Of tho country
The United states might emulate the Chillan5 70
Tho ChilianS have two excellent ironclads, the
Cochran and Blauco Encalado, that can steam
twelve knots an hour, that only cost 100000,
sacola has cost the American Government for con-
strnction. engines and repairs, over 100000 and
cannot steam more than eight knots at her BEST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
CUTTING 4 PASSENGER car IN TITO.

delay Of three hours to incoming trains on the
Pennsylvania Railroad was caused last night by q
collision at Elizabeth y. J. The Western Express
train. leaving jersey City Mt 800 p. was sig
nailed by the ilagwau at the crossing at Elizabeth
to 20 ON. At the same time q train was due on the
Central Railroad of New-Jyrsey, and the engineer
that tram miliaking the signal ran his train in
fruat OF h' csVr ss. Tie whole tram, with The oN
oeytiOu Of the rear car. hal crossed the tracks Of
the Pennsylvania Road when the express drawn by
engine so. 10 struck the rear car completely cut
tinglt m two. There was only one passenger IN
thi, car and, strangely enough, be- escaped without
and after the broken car was removed from the
track fhp train went on. Over uc-huudrrd passen-
ger trains % day on each road cross AZ this point.
and the same hagman signals tho trains on both
r,.lIis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
4 CRi7ICAL VIEW or RUGBY TENN.
LETTER FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE COMMISSIONER |
OF AGRICULTURE

LETTER FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE COMMISSIONER
OF AGRICULTURE
To me Edttor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Having read in the newspaper Press
various and contradictory statements In regard 10 tHo
condition and prospects of the English colony at kubDy
in Morgan County this state recently paid Vislt 70
the settlement for the purpose Of asccrantng it's true
condition and prospects
The colony f. located on the Cumberland Plateau.
The climate is aaubrous and the location beautiful The
town is seven miles west of the CINCINNATI southern
Railroad The soil is OF light, sandy character reSV
Ing upon stratum OF yeCwlsb clay, which IN turn resi-
upon fliabc sandstone Tho forest growth consists Oh
various kinds OF oak ntermiaGed with yellow anu
white pine The surface of the country is gently undu
lating but occasionally gashcd with a deep hollow
within few miles OF the settlement valuable coal mines
have been opened and now being worked WIN pron
The settlement contains some fifty or sixty residences
Some OF these structures scarcely more than
shantes who others Of more prctentious charac-
There aso several Offices stOre-houses church
and other bui,dnys. A road has been graded from
Rugby to the railroad at SedromOor, distance oil seven
milcs and points has been covered with broken
stone small pieces Of ground have been Enclosed
and attempts at cultivation made during tho past
year
There seems TO have been dcporable want Of execu-
tive ability in the management, want Of adaptation OF
the means TO the ends Failing apparently to comprc
bend the ference between the proper management OF
old estate in England and settlement IN the wilfs or
America the directors have blunaered sadly Pcrhaps
their ms natural bu they were more the ~
Injurious Despite, however, the misfortune ana the
m'smanagcmcut which have 80 seriously retarded the
progress The colony II IA mo- just 10 pronounce the en-
crprsc n failure II Is that it has failed to meet
the tIayagaut expeditions OF OYcrsGngulne cnthu
slzt who foudv dreamed OF Arcadia upon this lofty
plateau but there st In this enterprise abundant
elements NJ success. The location Ia beautiful the
climate glorious the atmosphere eIhdTating, the soil
r. clpqbc profitable cultivation and the development
OF the cOnl Wnts may be made source OF great wealth.
The one thing nccdul Is for the management 20 com
prehcnd The genius Of this country and to adopt wiser
and liberal policy, policy which viii stimulate IN
etcad Of rprcss gidual enterprise encourage settle
ment promote harmony ard develop the resources OF
the country predict the ultimate success Of this en-
tcrpse How tuis prediction 5ha be fulfilled VIII
depend upon the readiness with which the general line
az policy which have h1sy skctched shall be adopted.
The ttOchholdTs aud pTopria not afford TO fail
They must aud will find the ay to success.
A. W. HAWKINS, Commissioner Cf Agriculture.
NdshrJiie Tenn, Dec. ., 1881.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
IMPROVEMENT LONG BRANCH

Lose BRANCH, y. j., Dee. 23.-The COM
mittcc Of property interested the proposed
improvement of Green's pond in Oceanaye., between
E0crou nnd West End inspected the pond to-day with
Two cugnCer The Board OF Chosen FrrchOder- Of the
county has contracted tor the erection OF the bridge
over Tie IOud IL VIII Dee 80 feet long, win driveway
sNty feel Wiic the full width OF the avenue and SIDE
walk ten feet wide cnch side The bridge viii be of
Iron. with neat iron railing on each side and gaslamps
on both ends The fund raised by the cOtager On
used ia Wing the pond Is viii BE- thoroughly cleaned
out aud dcUpcuyd, and the banks gravclcd. The pond
will then be over twenty acres IN extent. large dam
viii be erected az the mouth Of the pond az the beach
with gates allow The pond To br raised ~ lowered
The shores are TO Doe laid out In wulls ana driyoWays
gate amount Of subscriptions Is %}2 900 This
pond when the work OF improvement Is completed, VIII
be one OF the prtttiest spots IN this region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
4 NEW TELEGRAPH SUIT.

PIrrsBURG, Dec. disappointment Rowe of
the Western Union Telegraph Company, yesterday filed
AZ auday ,e United States Court asking that a rule
be granted TO show cause why attachment should not
Ice iosusd for contempt against the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company.
The affidavit sets forth that tho Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company was operating q lire or telegraph
along thc route OF the said railroad On violation of con.
trnct made with the Western Union Company in 1851
which ryos tbr latter the exclusive privilege OF using
the lines along said railroad for commercial prrDusee
The Court granted the rule asked for and also one to
snow why john G. Gri5Nold and John Barron should moi
be attached for contempt The rule Is made rcturnabo
.i.r Q. AK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
SETTLEMENT THOUGH COMPROMISE.

CINCINNATI, Dee. 23.-The failure of j. r.
Warren & Co., which excited much comment aud
surpIsc promises to reach settlement through COM
promise Sufficient has been learned OF the condition Of
the firm 10 enable the assignee fix the Liabilities at not
less than 1928 OOO The assets yc undetermined The
inventory viii not bc completed until Monday and 1t ia
announced that meeting OF the creditors Will be called
Tor Tuesday afternoon There creditors the East
and throughout the country, hut the list Ia not
plrtcd ON Tuesday the financial condition OF the firm
a.sois And snnct, viii bc laid before the meeting OF
creditors aud The best basis possible fixed upon for set
Element. The basis 81 expected to reach per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
THE ONO TREASURY FRAUDS

COLUMBUs, Ohio, Dec. 23.--The incmbcrs of
tho state Board Of Public WORKS. in their Investigation
OF the nccouus Of notwithstanding Frederick W New
blrgher to-day discovered additional olgories ON the
Treasury to the amount of $1,000, rs follows: June l.
Tlli7 u; August 3, $3.50 rs; August H. 1852 70:
mangth total amount OF the forgercs 81 $50 30 The
Board VIII order an examination by experts, and expect
further Developments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
nlnsital 9nsiruments.

A BEAUTIFUL ORGAN, the MOZART
a. New style No. 10000 p stops. 10 full sets Golden
Tongue Reeds solid walnut highly polished case Ne" an
valngbe improvements Just aided stool, book, music
oxcd and delivered on here price only sixty dol
lars sfactOn guaranteed in every parilcuat o.
minded after Livery one sold sell,
another n T. standing advertisements order nc once
BY COrlespOndence Ny new factory just COM
9pacttv ustruments every % days. very latest
aor wood working machinery Vast capital enables
manufacture better goods for less money IMAM ever
Address cali upon
DANIEL /. BEAHIY. Washlngton. NeWJeIsey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
Broohlpn propertp for Sale ano Go Get

A HALF BLOCK go LOTS in Brooklyn, near
"A all the ferries: will be sold for $4,000 easy
terms. rutland e WHITING. l2lEassau-st.
EOR SALE.-Substantia factory, Brooklyn,
n very low close estate CHAs. b. HART 1873 Broaiw'y
TG'O LET--Three Story Brown Stone 20x4j;
500 CaSltOn-ave. near Prospect Park. Rent 500
rutland 81 WHITING, III NaSaD-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
INCIDENTS IN NLU-Y0RK SOCIETY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Stevens had small
party at dinner Thursday evening.
Among those who held receptions Thursday were the
Roy. Dr.. and Mrs ". l.. Morgan Mrs b. n. Harrison,
Mrs Charles Walsh, Mira. ~ a. Hayes and Mrs. Onihe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
Gin Real Gstale for Sale.

A ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE NEW.
n YORK TRIBUNE Will BE RECEIVED AT THp
UPTOWN OFFICES, No. 1888 Broadway. Thirty
hrst-st, 30S West TWsntythirdst, Eightb.ays
No. 90 East FoTeenthst corner U1ionsgqare 100 Thrd
ave, FOry-5eyentf-st, aJ tho HARLEM OFFICES
Nos. 1901 aud $500 Thirave, corner One.hUndredand
wenty-dfth-st, 70 p. H. atregullr dee rates.
LIOR SALE.-The 3-stOry basement houses
IL living o0ns; prices from $4,000 20 O0O cunsruc
tion sanitary requirements advantage Of schools and healthy
surroundings unsurpassed; % minutes from ask
or 3dave Elevated apply premises GSthst between
I'd 3d-sves JOBN D. CRIMM1Ns Builder and Owner
TOR SALE.-With immediate possession, the
desirable threcsory English basement house. 1874 East
Itthst door ca-t OF LSHgtOnave size lot lS6X74B
house fair condition. Apply TO b. FLANAGAN $50
6th-aye.
STORE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-SPeck Slip
- between Pearl and Water-sts. rutland WHITING,
l2l Nassau.st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24

Ssth.st, q $50 n W Of Sth-ave, 25xl00s William
sTeo 6eq1S 70 9F Pac " shay $4,000
15G12xI75Xl5G IA 74Gx3lS-MaIy NJ. Rfuk and
snos N 70 d Robert bert M h hsdss = 10000
c, C. A. T. chesO SG9 Yd icrr - ~ os 4o5Oo
John r. LOhman and others to Eliza schmae - IN
CliDtOnst, Cherry-st, 20.6 Ix7l lx2O4Lx 'OI
I'LL asO n CheYTy-st I'LL o. ClintOn-st, 2Ix
100; John +. LOhman and another 20 Margaret
Certain land partly Under and under water, and wv
around Wards Island, Mary II. Cbds and hus.
band to Claus f. Hansen ....................... IN
InwoOd.aye, lots Nos 35g and 800 map Of Inwood A0
etc 50jx205x23; stephen G. Williams to Martha
CllntOnst, OF Cherryst 2l.4 l2XS3 iax22.lx
So l.; also ClintOn-st, 2l.4i2 CherIy.st, 276
xS34; also 8 Clinton-st, 46.lDi2 Cherrg-st
27.GxS33lt also " $ Clinton-st, 1914 n Cherry.
ct. 276Ks3.l fXz7.Gxs3.I; also : Clinton-st
from Cherry.st Water-st, N2i. John +. IOh.
man ana another to John IA. Iohman. ........ , ~,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
Religions Noilces.

A Filth Avenue Baptist ChGrch. West i5th.st, ncar
5thavcThe Rev Dr.. AtMITAGE Pastor, breaches at II
ami 1.4J p Morn'g subject The Infant frn'@'
Eyp!ug, PHILOSOPHY seeking the Infant Prince sunday
school at $3.50 20. 70.
Church 81 the Diylne Paternity 5th-ave. i5th.
ST. nc Rev CHARLES II. EATON Pastor will ptrltA J..
II a. u. At 7ij p III, A Chudren's Christmas service
Al are welcome.
old John street Ncihodi. Episcopal Church, trst "a
America, "a JUh-St.0prtl3 SUNDAY school thilrt''
service 1t 1880 . preaching by tht Rev g G. iANl'l:
1880 p Suudayscho0, and strangers Ciassmretiu+ at
IN. Young people meeting al O;aO D. m SEATS
free.
~ Isaintns Church. 4Othst, near Ch ave, The Rev;
Dr. EN f rector thrstmos Day ChCral Celebration on ~
midnight second celebration At3J aD third ceiehrlAul
(chor, with sermon 90 luO a. choral evening prayer
with sermon, at 1850 2, M
second Cni,ersnlIst Church l27th near Lexington.
ave lhe hov. ID. A. uouge, pastor. special Christmas
services Morning subject lho unshguring Liie' traSo
scIylcent 1850
-. James Methodist Episcopal Church Madis0naNe,
aud l2Btn stpr. JAM S III. KING VII preach Ntuetir
1.-THE OF I'll Nations" and Angc and the AFcnt
Appropriate Christmas music both morning and evening All
mad, welcome
slAty.nrst street Methodist Episcopal Charcb. be,
tween ID and 3d-aycs.-Morning 1880. Christmas s-t
mon by the Rev. LINDSAY PARKER, pastor. Evening.
1880 sunday Missionary Festival address hY inc e'
Dr. FOWLER; Interesting exercises by school carols etc
81 James's Church. East 72d.5t-Ihe Rev. CoRNEL
g. SMITH rector. Christmas Morning, Services ~ lG3t
o'clock Christmas tree Wednesday evening al eI0e~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
BRUSHES.

brushes for the HOLTDAYS.-In sets and
~ sugIy; hair cloth. tooth and nail brushes &c JOHN
ia. HOPPEL, $40 Pctfl.'t- opposite IecA-sLp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
REAL ESTATE.


NEw-YoRK, Friday. Dec %. lsS, ~
The following sales were held at the Exeb,noo
salesroom to-day:
by LOuts Kesler
4-sory brick building with lot No 22G weet Seth
St 500 It OF SHAVE lot 22x9SS; Stlman as 10,
RECORDED REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
CITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
Rnslnrss Chnnres.

DLANING MILL FOR SALE.-In full opera
1 ton in Of tho best lumber markets aud making
money. rutland & WHITING, i2I Nassaust
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
The Schoolmaster.

The curiosity that l have to show
you to-day, children, is perhaps the
most wonderful in the collection. He
beats all.
The schoolmaster it is said, trains
the young idea how to shoot. He is
not himself given to shooting, however.
He takes more delight in the rod than
the gun.
The schoolmaster is not military
man, but his principal assistant is.
The name of this assistant is Corporal
Punishment. 1t is to be hoped that the
corporal will soon be remanded to pri-
vate life.
The schoolmaster is sometimes called
tutor, and occasionally he is called
an ass. On the whole, an astutor man
is seldom found.
The schoolmaster thoroughly under
stands the rule of three. bute always
insists upon the rule of one. So you
see his understanding is out of all pro-
portion to mis- rule.
Although the schoolmaster is q ruler
of boys, he has his own ruler. If he
be no stick himself, his ruler always is.
The schoolmaster is a very inquisi-
tive person. He is always asking
questions. His is a questionable call.
ing.
The schoolmaster can be found in all
classes. He is also given to classifying
knowledge. / sometimes think would
be in his classify could.
The schoolmaster is good at figures.
He would cut a pretty figure if he were
not. He is the figure-head of the
school, or should be; but sometimes a
boy gets ahead of him.
He is also good at spelling. He can
stand long spell in good situation
without fiinching.
He is always correcting the errors of
his pupils, and consequently has but
little time to attend to his own.
The schoolmaster is not o man of
war, but he often employs a monitor.
He would be all at sea without his mon
itor. He gets the monitor to see in his
place.
o shun misbehaving. children, or the
see of the monitor shall overwhelm you.
The schoolmaster teaches the A B
G. but he cannot make bee see.
Every sort of ology is taught by the
schoolmaster, but tautology Is no better
coming from him than from anybody
else.
In q school of young rascals the
schoolmaster is always the principal.
Some schoolmasters are actuated en-
tirely by the law of love-love for their
situations. Some entirely by hate
hate to give them up.
The schoolmaster loves to have call
ers at his school; but habit has so pos
sessed him. that he not only collars his
scholars, but also scholars his callers.
fused to wonder at the schoolmaster
during my school days, but my school
daze will never return. Boston Tran
script.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
The Bitter Bitten.

Gettingup ''corner" in pork, wheat
or corn Is not q modern device. Years
ago, when the thriving city of Milwau-
kee was but territorial town, with
only one thousand five hundred inhab-
itants, . Spectator thought that he
could make large amount of money If
he should buy and thus control all the
salt there was in town. So he bought
every barrel he could find and stored it.
Having, as he thought, . corner. he put
the price up to ten dollars per barrel.
Unfortunately for the spectators prof.
its, another citizen heard Of the specu-
lator's purpose, and saw therein q
chance to make. an honest penny. He
despatched schooner to Chicago for q
load Of salt The winds were propi-
tious, and the schooner with her load
was soon at the good citizens dock.
One morning farmer came into town
for barrel of salt. Going to the spec
ulator's he was asked ten dollars .
barrel. " Salt has riz," was the only
reply vouchsafed to the farmers pro-
test. He. however, would not pay that
price, and soon discovered that there
was schooner-load of salt for sale at
the dock at twenty shillings barrel.
Having purchased barrel he returned
to the Spectator and telling HIM Of his
purchase. denounced him as swindler.
80 You must have stolen the salt"
said the speculator, ssfor there amt any
salt in Milwaukee except what have"
20, there amt! o mol Let me tell
you there's . schooner load Of il at
SWEETS dock"
:" Then I'm ruinedr' exclaimed the
speculator, as he rushed out to verify
the statement-and he deserved to be.
- Homtns Companion
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
A Poetical Proclamation.

Governor Long. of Massachusetts,. is.
sued the following somewhat unique
Thanksgiving proclamation:
WHEREAS. It is q common and an
cient custom to set apart after the har-
vest day of public thanksgiving and
prayer to Almighty God. now, there
fore, /. John u. Long. Governor, by
and with the advice and consent Of the
Council. appoint therefor Thursday,
the twenty-fourth day Of November
next.
Unto Thee. o God, do we give
thanks! Thou visitest the earth and
waterest it. Thou blessest the spring.
ing thereof. Thou crownest the year
with Thy goodness. The pastures are
clothed with flocks; the valleys also
are covered over with corn; they shout
for Joy; they also sing"
BLESSED is he that considereth the
poor"
Come unto me all ye that labor and
are heavy laden. and l will give You
rest"
10 painter OF the fruits and flowers,
We own thy wise design.
Whereby these humble hands Of ours
May share the work of Thine!
Apart from Thee we plant In vain
The root, and SOW the seed;
Thy early and Thy later rain,
Thy sun and dew we need.
-FOUR toll Is sweet with thankfulness,
Our burden Is our boon:
The curse Of Earth's gray morning is
The blessing of its noon.
sAnd still with reverent hand we Gull
The gifts each year renewed:
The good 10 always beautiful
The beautiful Is goodI'