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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"A recent decision of . London
court, though doubtless sound in law, is
calculated to interrupt the convenient
custom which has long existed in the
watch trade of lending watches to GUS
toners while their own are undergoing
repairs. The handspring Of q watch
thus loaned was broken before it was
returned. The tradesman naturally de-
manded payment for the injury done.
and refused to give up the repaired
watch until his claim had been satisfied,
whereupon he was summoned in the
City Court of London. The Comnis-
sioner held that the matchmaker in such
a case has no claim unless he can prove
that the watch was willfully damaged,
which is obviously impossible.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

Objections to the taking of old-fssh-
toned oaths are spreading rapidly in the
country which boasts itself most adj
vanced of all in the road toward athe-
ism. From the witness-box this mani
festation of infidelity has now spread to
the jury-box, and at trial in Paris q
few days ago serious obstruction to
business was caused by the refusal of
certain jurymen to take the accustomed
oath. In the French judicial system it
is the rule to put the jury on their oaths,
not before they begin to hear the case,
but after they have arrived at their ver-
dict; and the oath Is taken in the name
of the foreman alone, speaking on be-
half of his colleagues and himself. In
this particular instance the foreman be-
longed to the free-thinking school, and
to that section Of 1t which shares the
original views of Mr.. Bradlaugh, not
those which he has adopted since his
first sensational act in the House Of
Commons. When called upon to pro-
nounce the verdict this citizen placed
his hand upon his breast in the usual
way, and then began with the legal for
mula, "Upon my honor and conscience. -
But having got thus far, instead Of pro-
ceeding in the orthodox style, ''before
God and man." the atheist confined
himself to appealing to his fellow-crea-
lures alone, and when called to order,
observed to the Judge, ''My conscience
forbids me to pronounce those express
sions."
Two of his colleagues also rose and
professed themselves Is completely in
accord with the sentiments so announceC.
The Judges manifested, under the cir
cumstances, o good deal of presence Of
mind and good sense. Instead of argu-
ing the point or making any mention Of
contempt of court, they simply ordered
the jury to retire to their room and elect
. new foreman, whereupon they, by q
majority of nine to three, chose one
whose conscience did not in any way
hinder him from conforming to legal
custom. The incident thus ended
quietly; but it is just possible that in
the present state of French society il
may repeat itself in q more serious
form. For there can be no doubt that
among q certain class in the French
capital professed atheists are regarded
as the champions Of q cause, and make
it . point of honor to obtain notoriety
by obtruding their want of belief. II
remains, therefore, to be seen what the
Judges win do if by any chance seven
out of the twelve jurymen in any trial
should happen to belong to this unbe-
lieving sect.-L0ndo1 Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

. Two rouxe men we're overheard conversing
upon the important subject Of dress As they
stood in theater lobby one evening. well"
said one, al don't like to wear what everybody
nothing at all" One who overheard this
speech had the curiosity to take an inventory
Of the speakers wardrobe, which resulted 40
follows: Item, . calico shirt, with bull-dog's
heads on 1t as large as fye-cent pieces; item,
q yellow and brown plaid ulster, with scar
brcast-pocket; item, . black necktie, with red
spots on it; item, striped light trousers, so
tight ~ to give the impression that the
wearer must have skinned his legs to get into
them; items, very pointed shoes, with bun
tops; item, hat, with low crown and .
broad, rakish, Quaker sort of brim. Evident
~ the youth had been successful In his efforts
TO appear original, and perhaps even this garb
might be better than none ut all, which he
declared was his alternative. --Bosfo1 Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"Do BOLDLY what you do At all" Boldly
do We affirm that Kidncy-Wort is the great
remedy for liver, bowels and kidney diseases.
Rheumatism and piles vanish before It. The
tonic effect of Kidney-Wort is produced by its
cleansing and purifying action on the blood
Where there 10 . gravelly deposit in the urine,
or milky, ropy urine from disordered kidneys,
Il always curea
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

We are sorry that the peach crop is
about to be afailure for the sixty-seventh
time. 1t seems as If we never should get
IN opportunity to test our new invention
for spinning fine yarn from the outside
wool of this sub-aciduous fruit. -Nev
Haven Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

The crew of the British bark Alex
ander ran short of provisions and lived
on half glass of water each day for
number of days. We've known lots of
men to live on less water daily than that.
-New Hducn Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

THIS Is the way that Dutch farmer adver-
tised for lost calf: "Rund away, one red
and wife calf. His tn be hind legs vas piack
be vas q she calf. Enipotti vot priugs him
pack COTS five tollars. Jacob Zuddening, Clear
Creek, three miles behind the PRICE"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

LYDIA E. PISKHAM's Vegetable Compound
Is remarkable remedy for all those painful
complaints and weaknesses so common to our
best female population. Send to Mrs. Lydia
E. Pinkham, 2S3 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass,
for pamphlets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"WHAr Is a promise, my boyln asked q
school-teacher, whose reputation for honesty
was not Of the best. to one of his younger
scholars. al don't know, SIR" timidly re-
piled the youngster. "Well, suppose you
should come to collect q bill Of me. and
should tell you to call around the next day
and would pay you, what would that be ~
think that would be q lie, SIR"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

II you experience bad taste in mouth, sal
lownese or yellow color of skin, feel stupid
and drowsy, appetite unsteady frequent head
ing will arouse your liver to action and strength
en- up your system equal to DR.. Pierce's Gold
On Medical Discovery" By druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

Don't take any Of the quack rostrums, az the!
are regimental to the human cistern; but pu
your trust in Hop Bitters, which will cur
comic diseases. They saved Isaac from
severe extract Of tripod fever. They are tn
ne Nus unun of medicines. --Boston Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

al DUNNO heap bout poultry" said old
Uncle Pete when they were discussing the
question Of the day up at the market, but de
sweetest chicken Use ever eat was drawn 1t
was drawn fru the winder Of chicken-house
In de dark Of de moon" rs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

MAR the good work begun by St. Jacobs on
continue until rheumatism and neuralgia have
been banished from the earth.-Albany(N "
Press and Knickey6ocker.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

A DuBLIS newspaper contained the follow.
ing: II hereby warn all persons from trusting
my wife, Ellen Flanagan, on my account, 6
l am not married to her."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

10 good philosophy, but to do 80 you must
have health II bilious and constipated, or
blood is out Of order, use DR.. Pierce's "Pleas-
ant Purgative Pellets" which are mid, yet
certain In their operation. OF all druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

FEW compleyions can bear the strong white
morning light which exposes every speck Of
tan, every pimple and the slightest spotting Of
eczema In DR.. Benson's Skin Cure IL SURE
relief from the annoyance Of these blemishes
on the cheek of beauty. DIR. Benson's Celery
and Chamomile Pills piu cure any case Of
nervousness or headaches, Of whatever form
even chronic cases yield to Its influence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

WHERE are the dreams Of the days gone
byr asks London poet. Don't know; we
haven't got 'em; search US and you'll find
we haven't got dream to our back--Haro-
hoR Independent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

TIE best time to pass mutilated silver coin
is to pass 1t when It Is offered to you-Eleva-
ted Railscoy Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

CoNsoLrNe: Poor author--'Heavens, what
. pain there is in my headi" Wife-"Com-
planning OF thati You ought TO be thankful
there is anything In it."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

The answer L.: One is corn in the pepper,
and the other Is s'pop' In the corner. You can
Ok the question to suit yourself. -Haekensaek
Republican.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

and killed while dressing for her wedding
There Is such thing Is . girl being too at
tr1ctiye
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

HERE rests his head upon the lap Of earth !;
. youth to fortune and to fame unknown; too
much benzine crept underneath his girth and
played the mischief with his Temperance zone.
-Wdif
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

THERE Is an article going the rounds headed
''Who Kissed Away That Tearr Well, We
suppose 1t is as well to own up TO II first Is
last 1t is mighty mean man that won't
kiss away q tear.-Peck's Sen-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

al HOPE this 10 not counterfeItlo said Q
lover. as he toyed with his sweetheart's hand.
"The best way to hnd out 10 to ring it," was
the quick reply.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

Of health il to be found in DR.. R. V. Pierce's
"Favorite Prescription" to the inertia Of
which a. . remedy fog female weakness and
kindred affections thousands testify.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"YoUNe MAN." said the landlord, al al
ways eat the cheese rind." And the new
bosrder replied: "Just 80; am leaving this
for you"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

A CLERGYMAN after marrying couple made
use OF the following benediction: Forgive
them, Lord, for they know not what they do. I"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"AND phst wud ye want SIGH man as
Pathrick forln said Mrs. McGlone. "Ye
niver cud thrust him out ye sight, onliss We
was wild him."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"No,r said the Cincinnati man, "I cans
become Christian. ! can't bear to give up
reading the local papera n-Losisraze Courier.
Jsusnal. ass
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

People whostay away from church through
fear Of catching the smallpox may, in the
sweet by-and-by, become familiar with bot
tomIess pit.-Boston Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

A CORRESPONDENT refers to Oscar Wilde a.
"a glucose disciple Of the beautiful This
Is the severest blow glucose has yet received
-Norrisfoscn Herald
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

sRoUoH on Rats Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bed-bugs, vermin, chipmunks. 15c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

"THAr prisoner has . very smooth counte-
nance,r said the Judge to the Sheriff. "Yes,n
said the Sheriff, ..he was ironed just before hs
was brought in"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

A RETIRED pugilist, who disapproves of the
brutality Of the modern prize fight, has taken
up his residence In Lawrence because they
have Pacific mills there--Son1viHe Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

GONE! Infammatory rheumatism, cured by
St. Jacobs Oil. Ira Brown.-Chicago Tribune
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

MAPLE suaAR 10 made BY tapping maple
trees with . gimlet and grocery store hogs
heads with an auzer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

REpDrNo's Russia Salve has genuine merit
- all who use 1t viii testify. Price sc. Try II
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

~ pint of the finest ink for families on
schools can be made from . tcn-cent package
of Diamond Dye. IL you want good ink cheap,
try it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

INNOCENT levity by the gentleman with the
glass eye: mo; can't vote; I'm not natu-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

BUcHUPArBA" Quick, complete cure, an
annoying Kidney Diseases 81. 1t Druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

THE nobbiest thing in boots i bunion.-
pmrr HHzA
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13
Anti-LiQuOr

To come before the
public with an absolute
cure for drunkenness, or
a specific to remove the
desire for alcoholic slim
ulants, seems to many,
we have no doubt an
absurdity; such is the
case, nevertheless, and
beforeof offering ourmedi-
cine to the public we
thoroughly convinced
ourselves by actual ex-
pertinent that it would
do all we claim for it.
Browns IRON BIrTERs,
. complete non-alcoholic
tonic, will not only remove
Ill the nervous disorders and
weakness rem aiming afterex-
eessive indulgence caused BY
Hgxsr, but viii absolutely
kill that desire for artificial
stimulants that every intern
perate man feels driving
him to ruin.
Browns IRON BITTERs
Is also a remarkable and
trustworthy remedy
(hawng the confidence
Of the medical profess
sion) for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, and all disor-
ders of the nerves, mus
cles, and digestive or
gans. AS a spring tonic
for ladies, children, and
all thatneed neville and
rich blood, it is without
an equal. Price $I.oo a
bottle. Get the genuine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13
Matter Of Fences.

The cost of fenee-building is one of tn
great burdens of civilization. Accord
ing to the census of 1880 it cost during
the year 1879 the sum of $78, 629, 900 for
building and repairing fences in this
country. The following States made the
largest outlay for this purpose:
Illinois 49,. IS ~, as Missouri. . eA6l4. 4l6
Indiana 3xA, 115l Ohio. ....... 56E3 06s
Iowa.. :. 4.6sS773 Pennsylvania 5,507, AS
Kansas. 1900. 2,6s7, o5S Texas... a67p,4.9
kentucky -. ACE, as Wisconsin -. 2esO, As
In 1871 it was estimated that the fences
of the United States had cost 81, 747. 549,-
93l, and were 5000. 900 miles in length.
The following are . few specimen fences:
In Nueces County, Texas, $4,000 acres
are Enclosed in one pasture by barb
fence. In Southern Missouri $4,000
acres are being inclosed by dog-proof
sheep pasture. But the largest inclosed
pasture of the world is that Of the fam
Gus Maxwell grant, in New Mexico. on
which over 200 miles of wire fence are
in use, and 200, 900 acres held in one
Enclosure. Some of the inner Enclosures
on the same grant are ten miles square.
Detroit Post and Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-13

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
please say you saw the advertisement In
! this psper. Advertisers like to know when
and where their advertisements are PEP
ting best,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22
An Elective Judiciary.

SHUBUTA MESSENGER There has never
been any sufficiently good reasons shown
why the election Of the judiciary should moi
be preserved TO the people. The judiciary
has never been placed beyond the influence
of party politics by the appointive system
Over and over again have the people of the
United States seen and heard the assertion
that the number Of supreme judges of the
United States were increased some years
ago and three partisan judges appointed,
among them Judge Bradley, for the sole pur-
pose of controlling the adjudication of polt-
zeal questions. 1t thus came about that the
most intricate question in American history,
or American jurisprudence-th title to the
presdency-the executive authority itself,
which is always supposed to originate with
the peeple-came under the adjudication OF
Judge Bradley, who, it was alleged, was APP
pointed for political purposes, and whose
decision, it was loudly announced, was in
duced by political pressure and party fealty.
1t will be far better to so create our judges
that their gratitude will go out to the peo-
pie instead of letting it go out to one of the
other branches of the government. But it
seems to be useless to elaborate The Leg
islature has rejected constitutional amend
ment providing for an elective judiciary,
and the only hope now for some years,
though very faint, is that constitutional
convention NAV vet be called.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22
OVER THE STATE.

The Jasper County Review of last weeI
records the death of Mrs. Spencer, an aged
lady, wife of Mr. Levi Spencer; also the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth Daily.
The death of Mr.. James N. Ogden, the
excellent gentleman who was connected
with DR.. Bowman, in the real estate bust
ness in Vicksburg, is announced
Died, at her residence in Kinds county,
on the 14th Of March, Mrs. Birdsong, aged
81 years. She was the estimable wife Of
Mr.. ] J. Birdsong.
The Yazoo Herald advocates the call OF
an extra session of the Legislature for the
purpose of relieving the people of the over
flowed district.
Capt. J. A. Hoskins, of Brookhaven, and
Mr.. G. S. Jobes, of Kosciusko, are inspect.
inga part of the New Orleans and Meridian
Road, under Mr.. .MulhoIlands charge with
view of taking sub-contract. If they
take it they win work penitentiary convicts.
A gentleman of the Church Hill neigh
1oAAODdg DIhCAo0A CUuAtsB lulOInA the
Natchez Democrat that about thirty-fiYe
mules at least fell victims to a fly that at
tacks the animal by burrowing under the
hair and singing it. This sting produces
a blood poisoning. and the death Of the
animal speedily follows.
DR.. N. H. Watkins, a worthy resi-
dent Of Newton county, has died after
long illness.
The Democracy of Noxubee county,
decided in Convention last Saturday they
would make no nomination for the Office Of
Sheriff
First strawberries Of the season we're
shipped last week from Crystal Springs.
Messra. W. 4. Percy and W. a. Pollock.
Commissioners from Washington county,
have gone to Washington City bearing
memorial to Congress asking aid to rebuild
the levees.
The Natchez Democrat learns from Dir.
John g. Inge, the city health ofiesr thai
I well defined case Of smallpox exists il
that city. imported from New Orleans.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

THE State Printing tor the year 1882.
(including that for the Supreme Court, ]
under the management of the Legislature
Just adjourned, costs the State the hand
some sum OF Tyenty-Eight Thousand Two
Hundred and Eighty-Four Dollars. Never
before in the history of Mississippi, under
Democratic rule, has the State Printing
cost so much.-Raymond Gazette.
Our good friend of the Gazette is IN
fair in the foregoing statement. The
appropriation for public printing for
1882, is fifteen thousand dollars, and il
has never been less, within our recol
lection, for a Legislative year
The appropriation for Supreme Court
Reports, for the two years, 1882 anc
1888, is s9,988.0O. In this latter item
however, the State Printer nor any other
printer in Mississippi has any interest
as it has been the invariable custom Of
the Reporters to have their annual
volumes published in Boston, St. Louis
or elsewhere. We should like to see
the experiment tried Of having these
Reports printed within the limits of The
State. We know q good many com
positors, who are sound in the Demo
cratic faith, and who have families to
support, that would like to occupy the
dull summer months on jobs of thii
kind.