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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter of the Succession of Meredith
Calhoun, Deceased.

DY virtue of an Order issued to me in
ID my capacity ~ Administrator of the
Succession of Meredith Calhoun. deceased.
by the Honorable Asristides Barbin, Judge
of the Twelfth. Judicial District of the
State of Louisiana, commanding and d.
recting me to sell the property belonging
to the aforesaid Succession, l viii offer for
sale, at public auction. to the last and
highest bidder. in front of the Court House
door. in the town of Collar, parish of Grant,
within the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, January 20, 1883,
the following described property:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

Recollect the meeting Jan. 9th, for
the purpose Of organizing a school
board to assist in. educating our
youths good move on the part OF
the Methodists, and one that should
be followed by other denominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

By mislaying, the. data furnished
by friend, we'fsiled to mention the
deaths of Mi: steveh'y. Lscroix and
Mr.. s. Ben. laeroix, we'll known citi-
zens q .Gzant parish. both OF whom
have besn dead for several weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

MAnRIrD. = In Natchitoches. Dec.
IL, 1882. BY the Rev. Robt. Randall.
at the Methodist church, Mr. w. P.
Hall to Miss Ida L. Jack. daughter
of Hon. VIM. d. Jack. We wish the
couple long lives and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

1t only costs a few cents to make
the little folks happy. J Don't forget
them during Christmas, Mcknight 4
McNeely have q large assortment OF
suitable TOYS and presents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23
LOCAL DO T s.
Headquarters for Santa Clause at
Mcknight & McNeely's.
A handsome Christmas tree is be-
ing fixed up at Mrs. Deals.

The steamboat Kate Kinney burn
ed at Shreveport on the 18th inst.
None d. her cargo was saved and no
lives lost. s.....s,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

A young man Of Colfax is absent,
and il is said that when he returns
he will be accompanied by his better
half. Who comes nextp
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

Ladies' and sickly girls requiring a
non alcoholic. gentle stimulant will
tiud Browns Iron Bitters beneficial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

Next week is the time folks swear
of aud promise "never to get drunk
again" And the most of them stick
to it hntil they get another chance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

Thsnks to Congressman Blanchard
for the Presidents message and other
public documents, reports, ETC., bound
in book form. sfsT
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23
Proposals. for Building.

Sealed proposals for the building of .
School House in the town of Colfax, La.
will be received until Tuesday, 18th Of
Dec. 1882 A plan and specification of said
hui.ding can be seen by applying to 8 B.
Shaekelford, at the Court House in said
town. Contractors required to furnish
good security for the faithful performance
If their duty. The right TO reject any and
all bids specially reserved.
H MCKNIGHT,
ct Chairman Building Committee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

Hart's Bitters, Harris Seidlitz Powder.
Harris Cod Liver OIL. Harris Essence
Jamaica Ginger, Parker's Tou-
In Cough Syrup,
Wright's Worm CONNECTIONS, Parker's In
acct Powder. Norton's Liver Pills,
and numerous others.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-23

dh1H A WEEK. sig day at home
ID u easily made. Costly Ontiit free
Address Tnus & Co.. Augusta, Maine.
Dodge City times., 1882-10-05

sharper than usual; and spiders SPIN
gossamer webs in the air. Ii ants clear
their holes and pile the dust high before
eleven O'Clock a. m, it viii be fair the
rest of the day.
Is. Trees and plants. If the leaves
of NAPLES and other trees turn up so as
TO show their under side, it is sign of
rain. Dandelions. turnips and other
flowers close up before rain.
10. Various objects. When smoke
beats down from the chimney it is u
sign of storm. When it goes straight
up it is an indication of fair weather.
Ii bells. steam-whistles and other
sounds are heard more distinctly than
usual, rain is near. Before rain, tables
may be heard 10 crack, violin-strings
will break. corns will be more trouble
some. rheumatic pains more intense.
and the places where broken limbs have
united will ache
20. DAYS of the week II the sun sets
clear on Friday night. it will rain before
Monday night Ii the first Sunday irr
the month be stormy. all The other Sun
days in that month will be stormy also.
But others have it that tnO other Sun
days will be stormy. Important busi-
ness or agricultural operations should
never be commenced on Friday or Sat
urday. "When there are three DAYS
cold expect three days colder" The
first three days of the dog-days rule the
other dog-days, that is. if they he
rainy. the others will be. and if they be
dry SO will the others be.
2l. The months. A thaw may always
be expected in January.
y. The seasons. Ii the spring is wet
and cold the autumn will be hot and
dry.
%. Other sayings. "All signs fail in
a dry time. Cor. Boston Journal.
Dodge City times., 1882-10-05
HUMOROUS.


Two Irishmen were 1amenting the
illness of friend who had been much
brought down OF late "It's dreadful
wake he is and thin. sure; he's as thin
as the pair of us put together one of
the sympathizers observed. Ct,cago
Iri6unr.
"A million of money in fve-cent
nickels weighs one hundred tons. 1t
would perplex US more than little if
any one were to pay us that much mon
ey in five-cent nickels-though we are
willing to be perplexed. -Norristo,o,s
Herald.
"A stranger called at forty-eight dif-
ferent houses in Cleveland and asked:
us the boss homer" There was no
man home in any one instance. and yet
forty-seven of the women promptly re-
Piled: "Yes, sir-wbat do yon want?"
Detroit Free Press.
For an epigramatic description Of
the popular bicycle perhaps this is the
best: 1.-The bicycle is a slender, grace
ful and altogether harmless arrange
ment. chiefly composed of two wheels
turned by two cranks. one of which is
seated on little saddle and operates
the machine with his feet"
-"Yes." he said. "Jim thinks
there's nobody Ike Jack, and initiates
him in everything. Why jack. you
know, is awful free with his money and
always way behind on his bills. and Jim,
when he's got the money in his pocket.
won't pay his tailor, so as to be bounded
and dunned like Jack. ."-Bostoa Post
"A kind employer-Mose Schaum-
burg. the Austin avenue merchant. Is
strict in regard to the personal appear
ance Of his clerks He was very mnch
opposed to his clerks wearing a mus
tache, and when one Of them applied to
him for permission to raise . mustache:
:" Dot wash all right" replied Nose;
"you shoost raise so much viskers as
you please. so long as you don't wear
'em in the store during pishness hours"
--Tezas Sijtings
Dodge City times., 1882-10-05
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

-Wilkie Collins is paying the PEN
atty for trespassing upon tue capacity
OF that most abused organ of the hui
man anatomy-the eve His siyht is
failing. and he can no longer read or
write. He is dependent upon IN aman-
uensis- I. Independent.
. -Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour. of
New York. insists that he is an old man.
and il IS true that he suffers IRON physi-
cal weakness in his legs. which ,lisables
him seriously in walking; but he retains
his old simplicity of manner and con-
versation. as well as vigor Of mind
Chicago Journal.
MIR. and Mrs. Squibbs. of Sullivan
County, Tennessee. were married about
two years ago. and now seven little
Squibbses make it interesting for the
fond parents. Three OF them were
born about n year ago. and the guar
tets are but week or two old. This
squib is the eighth.
William S. Jett. the man who led
the soldiers to the hiding place Of
Wilkes Booth after the assassination Of
President Lincoln. and who. for his
connection with the capture of Booth
and Harold. has been immortalized in
history. was few days ago sent to the
Maryland State Insane Asylum raying
lunatic.-N. y Herald
One of the most noted women in
New York journalism is Miss MILDLY
Morgan, who does the cattle reports for
four New York papers. among them the
Tribune and Times. She has acquired
a fund of knowledge of cattle and
horses. both on the farm and turf. which
may be envied by the most experienced
male sportsmen.
1t is not generally known, says the
Philadelphia Press. that MIR. Joseph
Sailer. who has recently retired from
the financial editorship of the Phila-
delphia Ledger, was NOT only the Oldest
editor in that position in this country.
but the first to write a regular money
article for any daily paper. as the
Ledger was the first in this country to
print 6. money article.
In n little red cottage on the shore
of lake called the Bowl. near Lenox.
Mass, Hawthorne wrote THE House
of the Seven Gables" Mr. j. T. Fields
used to tell of carrying out TO him there
one hundred dollars in advance Of work,
but after accepting. Hawthorne sensi-
tiveness found the obligation irksome.
and he handed it back Take it.
Fields" said he; ..the house isn't big
enough to hold it,"
Dodge City times., 1882-10-05
Autumn and Winter BOnnets.

Small capotes. others of medium
sizes, and the large Recamier pokes
are the bonnets found in the importa-
tions of autumn and winter millinery.
Very small bonnets similar to the
Alsacian capotes worn here are the
favorite with Parisiennes. and will
probably be the leading style for use in
the city streets during the approaching
season. The newest poke bonnets are.
however. so quaint and picturesque that
they will find favor with young ladies,
while their appearance of warmth and
comfort will commend them to those
who are older. The small bonnets are
OF velvet for nice occasions, and of felt
for general wear. The frames are
lifted slightly in front, and the crowns
are large and square. and will fit the
back OF the head snugly. The velvet is
laid close and smooth on the frame, and
its edges may be relieved by narrow
piping folds of the same or of lighter
shade, or several rows of gold cord are
placed around the brim. Another
fancy is that OF shirred tucks of velvet,
four in number. covering the outside of
the brim. The facing inside these
small brims is usually smooth. plain vel
vet, or perhaps ridged plush. and there
are still many beaded edges of brlms,
while others have colored beaded lace
dropping over the brim. Trimmings
are very simple on such bonnets, con-
ssting merely Of thick, very tightly
rolled, twist, of satin around the crown
or else fiat band of doubled Ottoman
repped silk. or of ribbon, and some
small prim bows of repped ribbon or of
double velvet, with an antique gilt or
silver buckle in the bows. The orna-
ment usually is single large bird on
the left side, or two or three smaller
ones in cluster near the front. or a pa
nache, or an aigrette of ostrich feathers
The strings are velvet, or else repped
ribbon three or four inches wide, and
these are each yard long Two cocks
heads with some of the breast feathers
are placed far forward on the left side of
a dull green velvet bonnet, while white
bird. either dove or pigeon, is a
favorite ornament for bonnets OF any
new colors. Small pompOns made Of
feathers are placed in a cluster on the
left side OF a small bonnet. and on the
opposite side will be velvet pleatings:
there are sometimes ten or twelve of
these pompons, each Of a different shade
-Harpers Busdr.
Dodge City times., 1882-10-05

The Governor of the District OF
Mexico has issued circular reminding
printers and publishersof of the law which
makes it obligatory for them to insert
the name of the editor or author at the
end of every article or writing pub
lished, with the understanding that the
infractors of this law will suffer the
penalty of one months imprisonment
or fine Of from ten to one hundred
dollars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16
A COSTLY REVENUE BILL.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The sub-commit-
tee OF the House Committee on Ways and Means in
charge Of changes in internal revenue laws, OF which
Messrs Dunnel, Russell, Errett, Randall and Carlisle
are members to-day agreed TO report bill to the full
committee tomorrow, which will recommend the fol-
lowing Internal revenue reductions: On whiskey'
from 90 to 80 cents per gallon malt liquors from
o2o 10 60 cents per barrel on tobacco snuff etc. from
16 TO 10 cents per pound cigars from S6 to 81
thousand cigarettes from 81 70 TO 90 cents per thou
sand also reduction Of about 30 per cent OF the spe ca
taxes now imposed upon dealers in the articles named
The committees report will also recommend the re-
neal OF the laws which present impose taxes on capt.
TAI and deposits bank checks, matches, proprietary
stamps on medicines cosmetics, perfumery etc II Is
that the proposed reductions based upon the
internal revenue collections of last year will amount lii
round numbers to about sos, 0O0, 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16
TALKS WITH THE MAGNATES.
IMPORTANT INTERVIEWS WITH WANDER
BILT, GREEN AND OTHERS.

MR.. VANDERBILT ON THE CONDITION OF THE RAIL
RoADs-A GOOD TRAFFIC NOW WITH EXCEL
LENT PRosPECrs-REsULrs OF TIE SETTLEMENT
OF THE RAILROAD wAR-DR GREEN'S VIEWS
CONCERNING THE TELEGRAPH LLNEs-RUssELL
SAGE on RAILROAD BUILDING.
Mr.. Vanderbilt in a long talk with TRIBUNE
reporter yesterday, discussed very fully the
relations of the railroads. the condition OF
their traffic, and the reasons for confidence in
their future. He expressed great faith that the
companies had an era of prosperity before
them, as their differences had been adjusted,
and spoke contemptuously of the men who had
been trying to alarm the public as to the sound
ness of the best investment properties. The
question Of legislation affecting the railroads,
the great reduction in the cost of transporta-
tion III recent years, and the proper price for
labor were among the other subjects considered
by Mr.. Vanderbilt. In n conversation with DIR.
Norvin Green, the president of the Western
Union Telegraph Company reviewed the I'M
mense growth Of the telegraph business, and
presented facts and figures to show that still
greater and still more profitable business may
be expected hereafter. Russell Sage expressed
the belief that the check to railway building
was only temporary, and that the present VAL
uations of railway property were too low. A.
L. Hopkins, who has recently returned from
the West found the farmers prosperous and
hopeful, and noted q great Improvement In the
traffic of the transportation lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16

power TO at discretion. have done So but only
where the work had IN he done carefully and therefore
could be done better ia this way than If thrown open 70
public letting"
II Is charged that that the expenditures Of the De-
parment have been greater under your administration
than under Commissioner Campbell"
That Is true but tho other hand there has been
more work done The Common Council can by ordi-
nance direct that certain work shall be done, streets
opened severed and paved, etc, and this must De
done Each succeeding wear the city is grow
Ing the need paved streets is greater and the sewers
and water pipes laid over greater extent OF terr
does pay sufficient attention TO the wants OF the peo
pie In the annexed district For the last two years we
have been engaged i'm the work Of bringing an addOna
supply Of water to the city the Bronx River nave
explained to the Board OF Estimate and ApporOnneht
each year what the needs of the Department Tor te
succeeding year. and the Board has appropriated such
amounts as In IT'D Judgment required by the various
bureaus of the Department and for specific and generi
purposes And their amounts have not been exceeded
As said before, not afraid Of an honest lnYestgi
tOnv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Wednesday, March Is, 1882.
The Gazette that the Queen hes directed the
issue OF leterst formally anncxng Morant Gays
and Pedro Gays to Janaica.
dispatch from C0nStandnope says: "Russan in
trigues in Afghaustsn again to the fore. Ayoub
Khan ia in constant communication with the MuscOvite
authorities
NJ. Leon Say, French Minister Of Finance, has sub
nitted to the Chambers a demand for grant Of
100000 france 70 defray the expenses of the eXpcd
tiOn to Tunis for tlc first quaI ter OF 1882
The day for the hanging OF Dr. Lamson has been fixed
for April 4. 1t is stated that the Treasury authorities
have received information leading them strongly 10
suspect that Dr. LamsOl 10 guilty Of other serious crimes
The American student Hare, who was given into GUS
tody recently by tho landlord Of hotel here for obtain
ing food without paying therefor has been acquitted Of
the charge of petty fraud but he ordered TO he de-
tanned q n person of unsouud mind
ST. JOHN, N. b., March 15.At the annual meeting Of
the shareholders of the suspended bank Of Prince Ed
ward Island, held at Charlottetown yesterday, the
directors reported that $4,000 had been
paid in on account Of bills receivable $168000
drawn accounts, and $4,000 on mortgages and tudg-
ments making total OF S26l 000 also that securities,
real estate shipping stock etc. had Deen taken TO secure
in whole or in part 100000 more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, wednesday, Marcl

WAsHINGTON wednesday, March Is, 1882.
Tho President has recognized Joseph Lapace as Con-
sular gent of France at Richmond, Va.
The Controller of the Currency has authorized the Fer
gus Falls National Bank Minnesota TO begin business
with a capital OF $oO,OOO.
Colonel william A. Cook of the counsel in the Star
Route suits has written long letter TO the Attorney
General resigning from the cases.
At the close of ne.5 to-day United states bonds had
been redeemed at the Treasury follows: Under the
lO5th IL Sl0.679,950; under the lO6th call,
SIS l45, $50; under the lO1th cal, Fs,7590OO
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Price is preparing re-
port to the Secretary of the Interior recommending the
removal os the Apache Navajoe and Mescalero Indians
from New-MexicO TO suitable reservation IN the Indian
Territory
The President to-day ordered further respite OF thirty
days in the ease Of Edward NJ. Kelley, who was sen-
fenced to be hanged at Santa Fe, NewMexico on Feb
ruary II, and who was then granted respite 10
March II.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ap-
pointed by the yesterday held meeting to-day
and elected Senator II. G. Davis hartman. No other
business will be undertaken untl the House Caucus
Committee Is organized.
The Chief Of the Bureau Of Statistics reports that the
total values of exports Of provisions and taow for the
four months ended February 2S 1882 $40 G2i326
and for the four months ended February %, 1881,
S52l67S23 The total values OF the exports OF dairy
products for the months eidcd February 30 1sS2,
were 72 and for the like period In the preee l.
ing year, S22,219 OG2
The amendments reported to-day from the Senate
Committee on Railroads to the bill granting right-of-
way through the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations to the
St Lous and San Francisco Railway Company require
that compauy within ninety days from the passage Of
the aot TO accept proyiiOns, ana. within one year
from date of acceptance TO complete the road II IL
all is rights under the act are to cease ana the Ccaso
Texas and Mexc III Central Railroad Company Is 10 sue
ceed 10 all the rights and privileges
Senator who called upon the President yesterday to
recommend a for appointment as Government
Printer was informed that the President had not only
not promised the place TO Mr. Rounds OF Illinois, as that
cenfemans friends persstentIy assert but had not yet
begun 10 consider tine question seriously There are now
CLERK of the Government Printing Office g. H. Rounds
Mr. oyster late foreman in charge OF The Congressional
Record, and General Walker, or virginia General
Walker is General MahOne's candidate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16

substance il was then agreed by the caucus without
formal resolution, that the majority should pro-
ceed under the present rules and at
tempt to secure consideration OF the
Tariff Commission bill that if after
two OF three days it should be found mpracticabe
to reach the hill under the present rules then the
Republicans should at once take UP the proposed
amendments and as a party press their considora-
ton to the last. 1t was determined however. that
this should not be done until sufficient effort to
reach the Tariff Commission bill had been made to
attract the attention of the country to show that its
consideration under the present rules cannot be had.
II was further agreed that the Republican members
from each State should consult with the Republican,
Senators from that State, and within the next ten
days should name the members of the Congressional
Republican Committee.
The Tobacco Convention, composed of representa-
tives of the trade from all parts of the country
in session during the day and evening discussing
just how little reduction of the tax on tobacco 1t
would be satisfied with. Late in the evening Con-
gresham Jorgensen carried news to the convention
that the Republican caucus had decided against
any reduction of the tobacco and whIskey tax.
This caused great excitement and division of senti-
ment among the delegates. One party headed by
G. w. Holiness of New-YOrk, demanded that
tho tobacco men should attempt to
force Congress to act, and another party headed by
Henry w. Eiscnger of Louisville KY, declared
that it hopeless and that the wisest course for
the trade to accept the decision of the Repub-
"a final
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-16
FRAGMENTS OF WLSTERN NETS.
sUFFoCATED IN A WELL.

SUFFoCAiEO IN a WELL" .
FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, March 15.-Lars A.
s,uhernd and Ferger sufocatcd by gas in
we'll Yesterday. Both leave families. one descended TO
assist.the other.
A RAILWAY DEPOT ROBBED.
JOLIET, Ill.,, March 15.-Burglars this morn
ing broke open the safe Of the Chicago. Rock Island
ana Pacific Railroad depot In this place and secured
81 900 ia money.
DEATH FROM sTEAMBoAT EXPLOSION.
CINCINNATI, March l5.-A dispatch to The
Times St1r says that the steam tOwboat Ena exploded
her boilers this morning in the Great Kanawha River
three miles above Point Pleasant Duncan Anderson, OF
Pomeroy was Killed, and Captain Henderson and several
others we're severely injured The steamer took fire aud
burned to the waters edge
THE NEWCOMB BUCHANAN COMPANY'S FAILURE
LOUISVILLE, March 15.-At meeting of the
creditors ot the NewcOInb Buchsuan Company state
mcnt was submitted which showed the company's la-
bities be III 100000 and tue assets $233SOJO O. q
buchanan showed surplus OF private assets over habif
ties of 1915, 900. Andrew buchanan showed surplus
Of The propositions to the twOscasses OF cred
tors were then submitted separately and unanimously
accepted.