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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

On Sunday, almost before da, light,
The bells began to ring for morning SER
vice, and the peasants, who are early
rlsers. were soon fiocking into the little
church. Not only the villagers came
but people from surrounding farms; and
from my window l saw the priest. who
bad come from a distance. dismounting
from his horse, and answering the salu-
tations of his parishioners, who perhaps
had the more regard for him because he
did not live among them. but came only
once fortnight TO conduct service. l
had been told that there was to be q
second liturgia said at seven o'clock for
the master and family; so / waited for
that hour, when we all walked down to-
gether.FOn entering the church we found
there goodly number of peasants, who
had not been able to get to the early
mas. As is the custom in the Greek
cnurch, the congregation remained
standing during the entire service. the
men on the right and the women on the
left. They were very devout in manner,
looking. toward the picture of the Virgin
near the altar; and to her they addressed
their prayers in a low voice, their
only motion being ~ the frequent
sign OF the cross. Several mothers
were there. holding babies in their
+. arms, with small children clinging
TO their skirts. The little ones crossed
themselves with their tiny fingers, in
imitation of their elders. Sometimes a
person coming in would step forward,
put down small coin, and light little
taper, which he would put into the
candlestick, saying prayer for the soul
OF dead friend, or would kiss the pict-
ure of the Virgin. TIE priest who offici-
ated at the altar, had exchan. red his
usual black robe Tor gayly-colol ed one
OF some common stuff, and his hair, al
ways conce Aled under his high cap, ex-
cept in church, hung down in heavy
black curls over his shoulders. He went
through the prayers in loud, nasal
chant, and read the Gospel in the same
tone, with great speed, assisted in his
duties by a peasant lad, whom he had
drained, and who was probably destined
10 be a priest. The worshipers made
their responses with fervor, and after
the doxology was said, went up and
kissed the priests hand, and the Bible
which he held. This was handsomely
bound in silver and gold, set with col
ored stones, and was a family relic; so
also was the sacred picture, worn and
effaced. as If it dated from Byzantine
days. The Greeks often have these
valuable religious pictures hanging on
the wall at the head of the bed, and
devout soul keeps lighted taper burn
ing day and night before them.-E. w.
F'ettosa, IN atlantic Monthly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
wicked For cIerrxmen.

Rev. -, Washington, d. c.. writes: az
believe It to be all wrong and even wicked for
clergymen or other public men to be led into
giving testimonials to quack doctors or vile
stuffs called medicines, but when really
meritorious article made OF valuable remedies
known to all, that all physicians use and trust
In daily, we should freely commend it.
therefore cheerfully and heartily commend
Hop Bitters for the good they have done me
and my friends, firmly believing they have no
equal for family use / viii not be without
them "-New York Baptist Weekly
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

Postage stamps, autographs. ETC..
do not satisfy the collectors of Singa-
pore. China, some of whom have n ma
MIA for collecting human heads. One
enthusiast was SO interested in the era
NAL developments Of the explorer Witt.
in the service Of the British Mort Bor-
-neo Company. that he recently killed
the scientist and added his head to his
Interesting collection.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

~ BATE TO see q woman with rings In her
ears" exclaimed the good deacon; ''they
to wear them she would have been born with
holes in her ears. The first woman didn't
wear earrings, pll be bound 7" ssNo,n re-
marked the quiet little man in the corner,
NOR nothing else" The discussion was
brought to an abrupt close and the house ad-
journej without day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

=.
"Do you think many people are aflicted with
" Hundreds Of thousands. have striking
example of this truth which has Just come to
my notice. A prominent professor In New
Orleans me 1tcal college was lecturtn2 befo:o
his class on the subject Of Bright's disease.
He had various fluids under microscopic
analysis, aud was showing the students What
the Indications Of this terrible mslady were.
In order to show the contrast between healthy
and unhealthy fluids, he had provided vial
the contents Of which were drawn from his
own person. And now, gentlemen be said,
rs we have seen the unhealthy Indications
VIII show you how it appears in q state Of
perfect health and he submitted his own fluid
to the usual test As be watched the results
his countenance suddenly changed-his color
and command both left him, and In . trem-
bling voice he said: Gentlemen, ! have made
painful discovery; have Bright's disease Of
dead"
"You believe then that it has no symptoms
Of its own and Is frequently unknown even By
the person who Is afflicted with iti' u
1T has no symptoms of its own and very
often none at all Usually no two people have
the same symptoms, and frequently death 10
the first symptom. The Sigh, est indications
OF any kidney difficulty should be enough to
rkc terror to any one. know what l am
talking about, for have been through all the
stages of kidney disease"
You know OF Dr.. Henion's case"
"Yes, have both read and heard oil IL
alt is very wonderful, is it nota'
"a very prominent case but no more 90
than great many Others that have come to
my notice as having been cured by the same
means"
"You believe then that Bright's disease can
II know 1t can. / know it from the expert
ence of hundreds of prominent persons who
were given up.to die by both their physicians
and friends"
You speak OF your own experience, what
was ftP' ...
"A fearful one. had felt languid and un-
fitted for business for years. But 1 did not
know what aiied me. Wnen, however, iiouho
It was kidney difficulty | thought there was
little hope and SO did the doctors. 1 have
city pointed me out to gentleman ON the
street one day, saying; There goes man
who will be dead within year believe his
words would have proven true II had not
fortunately secured and used the remedy now
known as Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure" - lDeasi. d1fN . ut
And this caused you to manufacture it?'
"No 1t caused me to investigate. went TO
the principal cities, saw physicians prescrio-
ing and using II and therefore determined,
rs duty owed humanity and the suffering,
to bring II within their reach aud now 1t IL
known In every part OF America, Is sold In
every drug store and has become household
necessity"
The reporter left ME- warner, much I'm.
pressed with the earnestness and sincerity OF
A. baltimore at his residence on Prince street.
I.AftfmnrR en0AUSU
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
Disappolnted Emit, civ.

Mr.. w. +. Hetheringtop, editor Of the Sen
tinel Informed one OF our representatives that
he tried St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism, and
found 1t all that could be asked. The remedy
cause the pain to entirely disappear.
f,oria Kan.) Nescs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

Mr. r Q. WELLINGTON, of Troy, O., writes
81 was greatly reduced in health and strength
by disease, the symptoms of which Indicated
very severe case of blood poisoning. had
a dozen boils In different parts of my body
when l began using DIR. Guysott's Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilla, the use of which RENE
dy has entirely cured me-"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
WHY WIN You'll

Why use salves and lotions for curing erup-
tive skin diseasesl The relief thus obtained
the root OF all blood and skin diseases BY
strengthening the liver and kidneys This
can be done by using that well known and
tried remedy, Dr.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparilla. This me iicine viii permanent
ly cure all blood aud skin diseases, from
syphilitic disorders to pimplc on the fore
head. Its effect is marvellous, and 1t is not
Injurious to the most delicate constitution.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

---A floating item states that "several
New York editors own fancy farms in
the interior of the State" Exactly; and
they are so far Gin the interior" that
nothing short of an earthquake. would
ever bring them to the light of day
N. y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

"How FAR IL it TO Cub Creck!" asked a
Traveller OF Dutch woman. only sboost .
leetlc Ways" as 1t four. six, eight or ten
miles!" impatiently asked the stranger.
'sYaas, drinks II is" serenely replied The un.
moved ratc-keeper
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

]. w. Graham, Wholesale Druggist. of Aus
Gin, Tex, writes: have been handling DIR
WIN. Halls BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS for the
past year, and have found 1t one of the most
salable medicines have ever had in my house
for Coughs, Colds and even Consumption, al
ways giving entire satisfaction. Please send
me one gross By Saturdays steamer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

ONE half the world don't know how the
other half lies. We speak from experience
Hntchi,s Eve 49,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

The extreme Of patience Waiting while
suffering man gets through the word p-p-r
=
Boston Star frf'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

-" Men condemn in others what they
practice Themselves Those who practice
the use of Kidney Wort never condemn it's
use by others, but commend 1t to all affected
with piles, dyspepsia constipation and all 9TH
or diseases resulting from disordered state
Of kidneys, liver or bowels.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

DID You kNowl Sick headache, distress
ing maiady cured BY DR.. Benson's Celery and
Ch smomi,e Pills.
Tender itchings in any part of the body
cured BY DR.. Benson's SKIN Cure The best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

A MUFr holds girls hands, but 1t don't
squeeze them. That is the reason they call Z
shy fellow muff.-The fudge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

standard Of natural health and normal actfvi-
~, among American women, IL being lowered
by the influence OF false ideas and habits of
life, engendcrei by fashionable ignorance aud
luxurious living. 1t Is happy circumstance that
Mrs. Lydia T. Pinkham has come to the front
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
THE FLOWER CITY FURORE

KIND words are like bald heads; they can
never dye.-M D. Picayune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

A MINISTER reproved some boys for swim
ming on Sunday, and was told by one Of the
urchins that he had always been taught that
Sunday was the Sabbath day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

The New Tor, by Alfred L. sewell, Chicago.
delights all children Send ten cents for one.
Circulars sent free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

A BOOK called Button on Partnership Il
advertised. 1t would require more than one
button to hold so ne partnerships together.
A paddock on 'em wouldn't do it.-Norristo~n
Herald T
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

eEExplicit directions for every use arc
given with the Diamond Dyes. For dyeing
Mosses Grasses, Eggs, Ivory, Hair, &c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

A GAMBLER 10 not one Of the hest men, and
yet the man who never CANDLES IL no better
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

"LovE crceps where it cannot walk, sigbl
the philosopher who has been trying TO crecI
"over the garden wall"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

THE average hotel waiter is a perfect prod
ICY at cards--he takes everything with his
tray.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

I'm voLrAIc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, win
send Dr. Dye's Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young OK old) who are at
nicted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and manly vigor.
Address as above. N. R-No risk u incurred,
- thirty days trial is allowed wee
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

AN enterprising foundry man has named an
economical stove he has invented the "Semi'
coal-'un.n-Loscelf Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

"RoUGH ON RATS. " Clears out rats, mice, flies,
reaches, bed-bugs, anita, vermin, chipmunls t5c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

~ have found st. Jacobs Oil to be most
excellent remedy for rheu matte palms." says
Mr.. F. Latham, 5 Harrison street, Providence,
r. L-Bosfon Herald
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

~ 49, .n' M ~
sne enects OF miasms
q Hosfeffcr's gtom-
- pr..-. ~.s.
scn D''eH IN"
medicine IL one Of the
uo.t no,u,.v roma.
..N'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

Hsie's Honey Of Horehound and Tar
For coughs and colds is renowned. Pixies
toothache drops cure In one minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

Why, gentle reader. do we always find q IN
troubler'-N Y Neacs f
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

WHEN the plasterer is at work upon a ceil'
ing, it may be said that he understands his
businesS-Bo stoss Transcript
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

IT is said that the palace-car porters don't
like to be called porters and want higher
title. How would road agent" dol-Phila
ds1Dbia Ve,nx ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

LYoN's Heel Stiffcners keep new boots and
shoes straight. BY shoe and hardware dealers
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

"A CORN DoDoER-A man who avoids wear
ing tight boots.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

PEOPLE may talk OF the Ten Lost Tribe
One of the ten will never be missing, as ios
as there are so many Cad abouts---Jewih M
senger. a>e
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

CHEArxR than blAcksmithing-is Fraxer's
Axle Grease. For sale everywhere. Try Il
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

FULLY half of Boston proper is said TO b.
built on piles; and 1t takes piles Of money u
build the other half.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

"MorHKR SWANS WORM SYRUP" for fever.
ishness, worms, constipation. tasteiess. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

A NEW color Is called "Four o'clock.n y
dinner Is not ready 1t is a shade dark.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

THIRSTY men catch at straws oftener than
drowning ones do.-E Y Commercial I'D
vertiser 7n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
The Musical Eayoriie.

This and .ne MINsrRRL SONGS are the latest adj
lions to Dtsons Home Musical Library have more
than 100 pages each. full sheet music Size hand
sonely bound. and give great deal Of music for
moderate price .,,i
The MUSICAL FAvoRrrE contains about 50 pieces Of
an average length OF TO pages each. of medium dim
Guilty. and BY the most popular composers Wadteu-
feL 0ottschalk Blake Wilson. Schumann, Aubert, La
mothc. etc. IN all 81 composers
-, plain. $3.50, cloth. %, sllt.
LYON d HEALY, Chlessss IN.
OLIVER DITuON a CO.. Bostsu.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

A ST. LOUIS horse chews tobacco. We have
often seen fast driven horse smoke
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

THERE are more Ioafers among bread and
cake-bakers than In any Of the other trades.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

TEE London Graphic announces the birth
Of three young children"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

BEFORE an apple becomes cider it must 60
the rounds OF the press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

The successful grocers have generally
started business ON small scale.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02

The shell always has the bulge on the oys-
ter and would win IL some one with . knife
didn't help the oyster out.-X O. Pieay9ue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
Satisfactory Evidence,

''ONLY the tool Of designing men''--a cr y
on.-K y Nscs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-02
Universal Fava'ii!ss.
Minstrel Songs. o sew s"d

Here. ct last VIC have nearly all the world famous.
universally admired. sung and whstled melodies. IN
one book loo popular Bsilads md Plantation senys.
with piano accompaniment. This number includes
.Old Folks at Home, Old Kentucky Home" Zip
Coon :. Nelly Bly," .Camptown Races. :. Golden
Bright Light. and there are more than 30 Others
80 plain. $3.50, cloth. %, gilt.
How 10 Practise, by A. n. Pnpn. II capital little
guide book for teachers and scholars anc such -
every practical teacher viii Ike 70 have Mailed
for 50 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-31
ARRIVAL Of MlDABE PATTI

Madame Patti accompanied by Signor Niooini,
arrived at Quarantine last night shortly before -
o'clock. on the Cunard steamer Seryia. As the YES
sci came to anchor. q TRIBUNE reporter climbed
over Inc side and descending % the caD.n found
Madame Patti and SignOr AlCollnL lhe famous
prima donna looked well. although she was some
n%lrcd a. she cleerilv said: " return TO America
With great deal Of pleasure like the country and
The peopIe. and look forward TO appearing IN opera
nudar Colonel MaplesOu's directions. tie wrote me
th1+ extensive arrangements had been made and
that the prospects for brilliant season are very
hattering. suppose we sh5h appear IL seFe'"i
cities as we'll as q New-York:"
The conversation with Madame Patti only lasted
a moment The voyage was q rather rough one
W1dame Patti, although suffering from slight
cold was ON deck large portion
Of the time. II was expected that a
party would 60 down the bay 10 welcome dadame
patti but a. The steamer could not get over tia bar
until high water, the reception was delayed. Inc
Servia will leave Quarantine about halt-past this
morning Madame Patti will occupy rooms at the
WIudsOc Hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-31
ONE MAN THOUGHT TO BE LOST.

Late in the evening the friends of John Leo
stagc-carpenter, living at No. 346 East Eighteenth
ST., became alarmed because nothing had
been seen OF him after the breaking
out of the fire. Leo was alone
III the shop over the auditorium, according TO
the statement of Hamilton Weaver the head car
penter, when the fire broke out. :" lie had the
very best Of escape" said MI.
Weaver. as there was ladder leading to the roof
from the shop, and by this escape was easy. Leo
had far better chance of escape than did Doran
or Clark, he could pass along
the roof as far as Twenty -frst-st We have seen
nothing of him. however, and there seems now
little doubt but that he has perished IN the naHeS
Weayers story was cOuODorated by several
stage employees who were with HIM At midnight l ne
police telegraphed TO Headquarters at IL o'clock
that Leo was missing ami was supposed to be IL
the ruins. Ii was surmlSed that lie had been sur
prised by the flames and smoke forgot the escape 10
the roof and overcome. At LeDs house ms
two daughters had learned of their father .
ing news of him at midnight. 4 young
man named Ward who SAID that he knew Leo well
by sight, said that ne was positive he saw Leo IN
front of the theatre about 1890 O'clock Two hremen
were reported 10 have seen him, but no foundation
for the story was discovered Leo had been long
employed at NbO's, and since then has been IN the
employ OF Mr.. Abbey. lie was torty-elght years OF
age and "A widow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-31
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTIONS.

William Barker one of the clerks sof the
Republican state Committee, at Room No IL IN the
Aston House yesterday between the hours o. 10 aad
o'clock receive contributions fr0mtle employees ~ the
General Post Ofcc The clerks in the branch stations
hal been informed Of the needs Of the committee BY cir
cuar and contributions from them were received at the
state Committee headquarters No requests were sent
TO tue clerks in the General ONCE and no notice was
given of the time which payment could be made az
the Aston House. except by publication in the daily
newspapers Mr.. Barker was found In the
Aston House in little room containing
two tables, few chairs ana pie
Of blank receipts In drawer Of Of the tables was
large number OF - and 80 bills Clerks clme at In
ervals INTO tue roou and laying down their coatrbu
lions were given receipts The money with accompany
ing menoTandum5 put aside M. BarSeI's manner
was pleasant and there refusal Of any money be-
cause the ,lm was equal to certain portion OI the
clorl, salary Mr. Barker denied that there had been
a,,,,g lii,, nm .'as-es-nent." " l came here" he
sad at the request OF IN the Post Office who
wished 10 contri6uebu coEdnot readily 90 to the tlft
Avenue Hotel Many OF the clerks 1--we ia Brooklyn ana
It more convenient Tor them 10 Soiu1 uJle ~ nS
amouur collected not announced, ouD tHeIc were
probably three hundred callers who paid amounts
Posngstcr pearson said that no cards announcing the
presence OF Mr. Barker mad been received az the fost
G0Ice H. did not crt the action of the state Com
m ice in a.pdny a imam 10 Toe Aston House Tho dih
harm viii come 10 tern from their superior officers II no
contributions are made. II Il and should ne enuriy
matter for their own cOnsclehcoS' una INoIc 'NoN ''
no cOmpu!sOn." ,.,..,.. r,-.-.
Printed notices have been distributed at ne custom
House Announcing mat officer o. the kepuDAcHA
-frTc (owruirrea vim be az No. HunOverst to-day
Collector Robertson sad relation 20 the notices that
he should look into the matter car lu.y. ~ MI. mn
snout b any violation OF tine statue he SAID " euu
Igv The laatcr before the District Attorney have no
objection or course. 20 voluntary 81 ny ~
I'm the custopls service, out / want no compulson
presume thai most OF the clerks viii be Wiling 10 Eye
sOmetltuc but they alone must b. the JUICES OF 1el
means tI ability am wi ling 10 give something Dit
only what tLiik I can aaJrd. / thuk Tie employees
81. a
must De 10 attempt to Violate the letter or spirit of the
law"