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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

The following item, which may be Of
interest to coin collectors, is from a re.
cent work called 1.-THE Gold and Silver
Coins of all Nations" by Ivan C. Mich
els. Phi. d. M. A.:
'sThe dollar Of 1904 has become ex-
ceedingly scarce, and the last sale of !
fine specimen was made at one thousand
dollars. Of this dollar, according to the
returns of the United States Mint rec
ords. 1880 pieces were struck, and
with the exception Of q few, were all ex-
ported to Africa to pay the sailors and
soldiers engaged in the war against Trip
oil. $3.50
On the 10th of June, 1901, the Ba-
shaw of Tripolf declared war against
the United States, but no further notice
was taken of the declaration until 1908.
when Commodore Preble was sent to
Tripoli with a large squadron. On the
3lst of October, 1903. Captain Balm
bridge was sent into the harbor of Trip
oil to reconnoitre. His vessel, the
Philadelphia, of forty-four guns, adj
vanced too far In eager pursuit of a
small Tripolitan gunboat and struck on
a rock. The officers were treated AZ
prisoners of war, but the crew were
made slaves.
I'm 1904. Lieutenant Stephen Decatur
was ordered to recapture the Philadel-
phia, which he promptly accomplished.
As it was impossible to take her out.
she was set on fire and abandoned.
Soon after Tripoli was bombarded sew
erai times by the United States ships of
war. R'
lin 1904, an expedition was started
from the United States against Tripoli,
headed by Captain Eaton and Hamat
Carmanly, exile and elder brother of the
Bashaw of Tripoli. Their march Law
across thousand miles of desert. vet it
was accomplished, with Undesirable
fatigue and suffering. in fifty DAYS. To
pay the expenses of this little army of
Arabs and seventy American
'eamen, these 1904 dollars were shipped
% the coast of Africa, and only very
lew OF them, If any. were brought back
Dy the returned victors.
. A few years ago, ten pieces Of 1904 |
dollars were struck from the old origi- |
nal dies at the United States Mint in |
Philadeiphia, and distributed. All but |
wo or three were afterwards called IN
~ order Of our Government. and to this
lay the coin cabinet of the Philadelphia
Mint exhibits one 1904 dollar, struck in
e04 and another with the same date,
,ut OF later issue"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

III is said that one cord of birch
wood weighs 1858 pounds. Jones, who
remembers his childhood days, thinks it
would weigh good deal more than
that: He says that one little twig of
birch used to weigh ton when Abe
schoolmaster got hold of the thither end
Of it. Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

Many times day, as sit at work by
my window, in the genial months Of
summer, there breaks in on INV ear
from the garden outside q series OF
quick, faint, sweet chirps, not louder
than the notes of a cricket, vet far mora
musical, and turning swiftly-for /
know the sounds WE'LL descry q hum
ming-bird floating like q live emerald
amid my flowers. As it plunges its bill
into their dainty beakers it murmurs its
happy content in soft, satisfied tones
like the cooling of babe at its mothers
breast. l snatch the opera-glass always
standing ready for such occasions, and
make study of my fairy visitor as long
as u remains In sight. lowering in the
air on wings vibrating SO rapidly that
we hear rather than see their marvel
Gus motion. the bird pauses in front of
each inviting blossom q moment or more
in a keenly searching attitude, as II to
prove the full promise enticing It for
ward ere yielding itself up to the warm
allurement.
Probing this cup Of nectar and pass
ing BY that, its choice among the dow
ers appears to be dictated bV a purelv
caprlcious fancy. Yet it is really intent
on an GRAND somewhat different from
what is generally suspected, the tiny
insects which rifle the flowers of their
honeyed treasures forming the chief
charm which attracts it toward them.
1t is fond of the perfumed strip dis
TILED In their painted laboratories. but
takes it in the way of relish, or a
dressing for the lleshy morsels hidden
In their deep recesses, which il seizes
with the delicate forceps tipping its
tubular tongue. Thus that which seems
to be mere maynard coquetry with a
bevy OF beautiful blossoms is In truth
The exercise of wise selection. the ma
lure OF the humming- bird demanding a |
more substantial diet than the, banonet
u sweets served up in the heart Of a
fragrant corolla.
As rule, the nimble sylph depends
upon its pinioDs for support
while cleaning its food from floral re-
oosltorles, vet often observe it resting
IN Its slender feet when the chance Is
'nered. For instance, if aleaf happens
o project directly under q seductive
blossom, it accepts of the vantage
round. though with an air of an unac-
ustomed proceedin0 II drons ;,s sI;s,
egs, usually tncked ont ~ s;F5t p s -,
pws of down. and stands nerfsct,n - I'm IN
n the green pedestal, with wings quite
nd even folded, until the quick repast
over. I have especialIv noticed th;s
Interesting performance with nIsn.s %
he balsam family /RaIson;nll ,rho :.
ne flowers sprinc from the sy;ls "a
ne or two in every croun re a,s' ; aut
vsr I"ss oscls group, resting Just
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

THs wicked Nihilists have determined thst
me new Gar ahall not live As soon =
Green apples come into the market they are
3ong 70 send him . barrel Aaadszpkjo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

Expose yourself day and night, eat too
much without exercise: work too hard Win.
ont rest; doctor AL the time; take all the vile
no:trums advertised; and then you win want
HOW TO GIT WELL.
which 70 answered In three words-Take Hon
bittersi Bee other column.-Kxpveu.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

Some people suffer for years from weak
lddneys and torpid bowels and liver. II Won
know such person tell them that Kidney-
Wort is certain cura Il can nov be had IN
eltner liquid form or - . dry vegetable pow
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

Shoot Quick, and Then
But, frst Of all, write for our illustrated cata-
iogue. Ut. Western Gun w X, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18
kansas CITY NAIL

kansas City NALL
Member OF this Department relieved At
hneumafism By the use Of St. Jacobs Oh,
says Geo ". Wallinx Esq, Superintendent
Police New York. in one Of our excha nges.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

THs sassyest man ever met IL hem
PICKED husband when he Il away from homo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

IHH mother who gave her little boy castor
on was informed By the infant that be would
oe much obliged II she would castor oil else-
Whera--SomssviNs Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

" seems strange any one VIM suffer from
Sshraseements brought o. By impure blood,
GA, Or BLOOD AND LIv.R sYRUr, VIII restore
nealth to the physical organization. Il e
peasant TO take. and the BEST BLOOD PURr-
IIER ever discovered, curing 6crofula, Weak
n r Of the kidnsyA Eryslpelss, Malaria; all
, Tetvous diso g, Debility, Bilious com
Kidneys Stomach, Skin, etc a. : hesitS
remover, It ACTS LIKE cRARM.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

BAxER's PAIN PANAcEA cures pain in Nan
ano Beast Use externally and internally.
d.; Rooms vEaErABLE Woax SYRUP in
SANITY destroys worms and removes all The
secretions which cause them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-06-18

- 80 StAa$A vSn1tlCs
An historical tree has lately been
destroyed in Greece-a cypress, de-
scribed by Pausanias 400 years b. C..
and one OF the two largest in the Pelo-
ponnesus. Some $50 feet high. the
tree had diameter at the base of ten
feet and circumference of TWENTY-FIVE
feet at mans height, and of 240 feet
where the branches were most dayel-
oped. Some careless gypsies camping
In its shade set fire to the tree, not a
vestige surviving. Now the only giant
tree left in the province is hinge plan
tain near Naugactus, on the Gulf of
Lepanto, which is equally large. but
some six centuries younger.
Those industries which the Japan
ese Government directs through its
finance department. are called by the gem
eral name s.Shiberio. They consist
chiefly in the manufacture of paper
products, and the various operations
are conducted with admirable skill and
precision. There are about $500 en-
ployes. of whom more than one-half are
girls and women. ALI the employees are
n uniform. the overseers in black and
he rest in white, and upon every uni
orm are from one to six stripes; repre-
'enting the efficiency of the wearer, to
which his or her wages correspond. 1t |
essential that every person employed |
hould possess an excellent character.
md thus these Government industries |
exercise an important inf. cree 1pon |
he national character.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
DEATHS DURING
THE CHINESE must 90
And the Council Must vacate the Old
Rattletrap.


Rattletrap.
The special committee on real estate
had red hot session at the City build
ing on Saturday, on the matter OF oh.
tanning q place in which Council might
sit, fight and pass ordinances without
the fear of premature burial by lot Of
bricks and plaster. Five members were
present, Mr.. Kimberly was elected
chairman, and the work began.
With possibly one exception, those
present were a unit in favor OF removal,
the one mentioned allowing that by
dint Of vigorous props, bands, stays,
girdles, braces, binders and chains, the
building might last until the city came
into possession OF the Capitol. The
number of plans discussed was won
derful for its variety.
Mr.. Kimberly favored selling the
present City Building and site, and
renting temporary quarters until the
Capitol became available, and there was
good deal Of talk as to the value OF the
lot on which the present City Building
stands. IL is what is known as a full
lot, fronting sixty-six feet on Market
street and running back one hundred
and twenty feet to the alley in the rear,
and figured at prices now ruling for
neighboring property, would be worth
about $4,000.
There are about twenty feet OF sand
and gravel on the lot, which would have
to be removed to bring new buildings
erected on it down to the Market street
grade, beside considerable stone work
in the front and rear of the premises,
and there was considerable diversity Of
opinion as to the value OF the sand and
gravel, some holding that it might be
made source Of considerable revenue,
and others thinking that it would as
much as it was worth to get it out OF the
way.
Finally, after q vast discussion, the
following resolution, offered by Mr.. W.
A. Wilson, was adopted:
ResOired, That the chairman OF this
committee be and he is hereby author.
lied to go before the County Commits
sioners on Monday next for the purpose
OF ascertaining from them whether or
not arrangements can be made with the
county authorities for temporary places
OF meeting of the two Branches OF Coun.
Gil in the court house, and il so, upon
what terms and conditions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

Attractions Pertaining to the Stage.
Saturday night at the Opera House,
Gus Phillips (Oofty Gooft) and his
company closed three nights ENGAGE
meat, having played to a rather light
business. Charley Howard also closed
the season at the Academy OF Music, a
good crowd being in attendance. He
will reopen on the 18th OF September,
and in the meantime will make several
improvements about the house.
The coming week could we'll be termed
opera week at the Opera House, and
lovers OF that class of performance will
surely be gratifed. Both the Boston
Ideal Company and that OF Alice Oats
are we'll known, containing some true
and gifted artists. The music will be
started tomorrow night by the
"IDEALs" IN "oLIyETE
The opera is spoken of by those who
have had the pleasure OF hearing 1t, as
being the most charming and seductive
OF Andran's musical compositions. 1t
is what might be termed the successor
of "PInafore" in style. The Boston pa:
pers, in speaking Of it, say: The per-
lOrnlauce OF OllNettc ny tiIc luoai Up
era Company last evening at the Bos-
ton Theatre, was 30 far superior to the
former presentations OF Andran's work
that comparison is simply superflouous.
The opera itself is bright and tuneful,
being replete with selections which catch
the popular ear, and which contain SUI.
ficient quantity OF dash to place it among
the fayUrlle opera Luiles. Nocally consid.
cred, the presentation last evening was
simply superb, and the few defects were
all the more observable for the general
excellence of the Interpretation. Miss
Stone sustained the title role with dis
tinguished success, the "Crying Song"
in the second act being the most artistic
~ her renditions, and the duet with
Miss Ulmar In the same
act, and "Tne Torpedo and the Whale"
ALICE OATES.
Following the "Ideals" on Wednes.
day and Thursday evenings, the Oates
English Opera company will appear in
"Les Bavards" and THAT Awful Child"
both of which are jolly comic operas.
Miss Oates has often appeared before
Wheeling audiences, and each time has
charmed all by her vivacious acting and
singing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
TAKEN TO PITTSBURGH.
Three Boys Locked in o Freight CT

Three Boys Locked in Freight Car.
John Greener is the name of young
fourteen.year.old lad who lives in North
Wheeling and works with his father in
the Top Mill. They are one one turn,
and usually retire about | p. NJ. John,
however, like all boys, never wants 10
go to bed, but would play with the
boys, thereby not getting enough sleep.
Last Thursday after quitting work his
father told him to 90 to bed and not
play. About o'clock his mother went
up stairs, but the boy was not there.
The parents merely supposed that he
had disobeyed orders and would turn
up in the evening, but when evening
came he was still missing, and could
not be found Friday morning.
The parents became alarmed and
inquiries were made along the river
anu about town, but nothing was
learned. The parents had by Saturday
come to the conclusion that the boy had
run away away, but late in the after
noon he returned and this was his story.
He had not gone to bed but into one
Of the freight cars on the p, W. K X
with four other boys 10 play marbles
While there one OF the men OF the road
approached and told them to vacate;
two OF the boys ran, but ne with the
other two hid in corner OF the car; the
official shut the door and when the boys
started to open it they found it locked.
Soon after the train started and although
the boys howled and wept alternately,
they were not heard until Saturday
morning and then they were in Pitts.
burgh and halt starved. They were
taken out, led and sent home, having
resolved not to play marbles in freight
cars or disobey orders hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
a Lively Justice Trial.

Squire Philips Court was rather live
ly Saturday, evening. he having two
csSes. The one WHICH developed music,
however, vas the one in winch James
Sutton was changed by Charles Beuter
with stealing vest from his clothing
store. The charge was sustained, and
the Justice held Sutton in the sum Of
500 to appear before the Grand Jury.
This caused James 10 curse, and q hhe
OF $40 and ten days in jaiiwas imposed
Tor contempt
This thoroughly aroused James. and
ne started out to give s detailed state
ment Of his views on the court and Jus
tice. During this heNas again lined $40
and ten days in Jail, and at its conclu-
sion like fine was sgain imposed, max
ing in all $50 and thirty days in jail.
While en- the wav To Jail he broke
away from Officer l.auchlin, but was
tripped up by Constable Love. He is
now in durance vile.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
STRAUDER'S SORROWS.
FIRST DISCHARGED AND THEN RE.
ARRESTED.
Judge Jackson Sustalns the Plea ofthe De-
tense that The lndicting Grand
Jury was UnconstitutiOnally
lmpanneled.
ARREST on ANEW STATE WARRANT.

Since the article which appears below
was put 10 type, Col. Robert White has
returned from Parkersburg. bringing
with him the information that immedi-
ately upon his discharge from the custo-
DIV Of the United States Court, Srsuder
was rearrested upon State warrant
sworn out before Justice W. III. Caid'
well, aud served by Constable Henry
Conant, OF this city. The status oil The
case appears, then, to be as follows:
The decision OF the District Court Is,
in Pff It, that Strauder hal never been
indicted; that is, never legally, and the
case goes back to the beginning anu
must be RECOMMENDED.
Taylor's breath OF liberty was very
brief one. He was informed before ne
left the court house that be would De
again taken into custody, and it was al
the request OF Colonel White that the
warrant was not served until the prs'
oner was really on West Virginia
ground. He was taken to the Parkers'
burg Jail, and will be brought to TINS
city to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
OmcaIsorthe New Division.

saturday evening The members OF
CWur de Lion Division No. met in the
lodge rooms Of Black Prince Lodge No.
40 X. Of r., iOr the purpose of nominal
ing and elerting officers, aud the follow
il = Is the result Tor the ensuing year:
S.r Knight Commander, J. Ii. Moore;
Sir Kuiyh; Lieutenant Commander,
JOSEPH Stephens; SIR Knight Herald,
Er,d Ea,oy; Sir Knight Treasurer,
PGsiip NaGugman; sir Knight Record
er, William Cox; sir Knight Guard,
Nicholas Herbert; Sir knight Sentinel,
Frank WaiihSr.
This is the first and only uniformed
o lge IN the state. The institution and
installation will take place next Satur-
q " night, J. Rulus Smith being the in
su;Utiug officer. The members have
nearly al! procured their uniforms which
are very laS'y and snowy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
BNLLAIRE,

The ladies Of the Episcopal church
are making extensive preparations for
fair and festival which they propose to
hold at the City Hall on Thursday even
ing next.
We are sorry to hear that w. G.
Barnard's pocket was picked OF several
hundred dollars, on Friday night while
he was IN route from Indianapolis TO St.
Louis.
The st. ClairsvilIe Presbytery, ct the
request OF one OF the eldes OF the
First Presbyterian church, appointed
a committee to visit this place and con.
suit the wishes OF the people about
making Second Presbyterian church.
cath OF this month.
There will be spelling bee at the
Gravel Hill chapel tomorrow night.
The Public Square is TO be fenced, but
how soon or with what kind OF fence
il is not known. Some persons proposed
to cult: ate Ne square and get the grass
and Il, es in a good way to gro wing and
then fence II, but that would not do on
account OF the hogs and COWS. There
would not he any trouble in having the
square graded and filled with shade trees
as soon as there is way OF protecting
them against the stock OF the town.
Mr.. J. F. Morrison. of this city, con.
templates u visit to his old home in Scot.
land at an early day.
Mr. Will Drugan, once Marshal OF the
city, has accepted the position OF police.
man in the Third ward.
d. II. Darrah is having a sewer put
from his new house on North Belmont
street TO the river.
Philip Braily, OF the Fourth ward, is
making some repairs on his machine
shops.
The Mayor only said S. 60 for drunk
10 one person, Mr.. Van Roche, for Sat.
urday nights spree.
Mr.. Elmer Robinson, who has been
with DR.. j. G. Mccullough for the past
two years, learning the drug business,
will locate a. an early day at loungs.
town, Ohio.
Mr.. Hubbard, OF Matamorss, has per.
manently located in this city.
Mrs. Swartz, from Salina. Kansas, who
has been visiting her brother, William
Sharp, OF this city. will Leave to-day for
her home. She came here about one
month ago, when she accompanied the
corpse OF her father.
Mr.. James Benson has commenced TO
tear down the stone wall on his prop.
erty on Union street, preparatory to his
building a new house. He will grade
HE lot to the pavement.
II was reported That an Opera House
was 10 be built here, but as yet the
prospect does not look any too encour-
aging.
Mrs. Shipman of the Second ward OF
this city will leave Wednesday for kar-
sas City.
The party OF young men who were
talking OF going and settling in Mexico
all backed out when the time came to
make preparations.
The finest stairs in the city now adorn
the entrance of the Seventh National
Bank.
Mr.. Dave Scott, formerly OF this city
but now OF South Chicago, is in town.
He will probably leave for his home to.
morrow.
A handsome pair of scales are being
put up al the freight depot oil the y.
p. railroad.
A petition is being circulated by one
OF our best lawyers 10 run county-sest
ticket this fall and try and gain repre-.
sentative at least who il in favor VI re-
moval.
The Druids will have possession OF the
town on next Friday. A good time is
promised.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
The Creates, remedy Known.

Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption is certainly the greatest medi-
cal remedy ever placed within the reach
OF suffering humanity. Thousands OF
once hopeless sufferers now loudly pro-
claim their praise for this wonderful
Discovery 10 which they owe their lives.
Not ONLY does il Dosjiiue,y ctUe Consump-
ton, but Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Hoarseness and all
affections Of the Throat, Chest and
Lungs yield at once to its wonderful
curative powers as il by magic. We do
not ask you to buy q large bottle until
you know what you are getting. We
therefore earnestly request you 10 call on
Logan, List 4 Co and get a trial bottle
for ten cents which will convince the
most skeptical of its wonderful merits,
and show you what a regular one dollar
size bottle will do. For sale by Logan,
List K Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-02
THE COURTS.
Saturdays Law Givers and the Judicial
procaad,p0s

Saturdays Law Givers and the Judicial
Proceedings.
SUPREME COURT - JUDGES RAYMOND,
MOORE, GRKRN AND JOHNSON.
This court met Saturday morning at
8 o'clock, all the Judges being present,
and the following business was trans
acted:
In the case OF the State vs.. Merchants
Bank and others, from kanawha coun-
ty; a writ OF error was allowed.
In the case of McMechen vs. Nc
Mechen from Marshall county. (Will
case.) The judgment reversed and cause
rnmanded for new trial. Opinion by
johnson.
The case OF Norris Caldwell < Co. vs..
Bean, from haruy county was reversed
and remanded. Opinion by Green.
In the case Of Goshorn's executor W.
Snodgrass and others; from Ohio coun-
". The decree of the Circuit &c urt WIS
affirmed. Opinion by Raymond.
In the case oil Miller VS.. Pc, K, from
Wetzel county. Judgment rev, rsed and
new judgment rendered. Opinion by
Moore; Green dissenting.
Adjourned to next Saturday at IL
o'clock.
CIRCUIT CoURf-JUDGR BOYD.
Part ! OF this Court, Judge Boyd, pre-
siding, met Saturday morning as usual.
The jury in the case Of Elwood Mar.
tin, charged with assaulling Richard
Gardner, appeared in court at noon, and
being unable to agree, were discharged.
The remainder OF the session was
taken up with the argument OF demur-
rers.
MUNICIPAL CoURr-JUDGE CRANNER.
This Court met at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning and transacted the following
business:
In the case OF J, G. Anderson vs.. Hiram
and David Burkett, the order entered at
this term sustaining demurrer was set
aside for further argument in the case.
In the case of Patrick Kennedy vs.. L.
S. Darrah and others, In chancery, an
order was entered for publication Of
nonresident defendants to appear.
Adjourned till . o'clock tomorrow
morning.