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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

There has been considerable progress
and deep interest felt in railroad de-
velopment in Brazil the past year.
The Government owns and administers
several lines, and, as rule, guarantees
an income of seven per cent. on the
necessary capital invested in the con-
struction of private roads. The number
of miles of railroad owned and in opera
ton by the Government is 800; and it
also has nearly the same number of
miles of railroad in course Of construc-
ton, and which probably viii be
finished in six or eight months. The
number of miles of private railroads in
operation is 1000. and in course of con-
struction, 1,400. On the capital of
s34,00O.O00 employed by the private
companies owning these roads the Gov
eminent has guaranteed an annual in
come of seven per cent This guaran-
tee is not loan, but an absolute gift;
and SO far the Government continues to
pay the interest on the aforementioned
capital. As soon as the companies
begin to make sufficient earnings, the
Government will cease the payment of
interest. Fully one-third of the rail-
roads are through billy country. The
greater portion of them are through a
country that has long been settled.
though considerable part is yet but
sparsely settled. Most of the rails with
which the roads have been made were
imported from England, while part of
the rolling-stock was brought from the
United States. The roads are surveyed
4 n. - l.
wholly. They sometimes suffer con-
siderable damage and obstruction from
freshets. Picture, however, a territory
as large as all that part of the United
States lying east of the Rocky Mount
aims only supplied with as many miles
of railroad as are to be found in the
State of Massachusetts,, and you will
perceive how very limited as yet is the
abroad development of this country.-
y. s. Consul General -Andrews Report.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

so &so49<Ay-4ts my A0x1GDb
rnEnH are no diseases more prev.,ent Vim pr.
hap& the exception OF Consumption. IN Ills country
than the kidney end liver complaints; ana 70 ma
remedy that would ezectualy relieve them has lone
been the aim Of many az1fcted sunereu. whether our
habits - people conducive to these dseasea OF
whether they may rcsut from the peculiarly OF our
climate Il beyond our comprehension. and b Of llfts
value since encsciors remedy can b had; but OF
one thing sure that the long aicted pubic vm
han with Joy the specific which has again and aeain
proved In ability to eectuAiy cope wi,h and crndfcass
these discasca The name Of this medicine y HunGs
Remedy and Il n manufactured by tie Huntb Remedy
Company Of Providepce II not often that mention
Of patent mcd1cine occurs IN these columns; but
when one comes under our noticr possessing Sach
doubted inertia - the Of which We speak No en-
not refrain from giving IT the credit ft descrvca Is
when al other remedies fan q It acs directly on
the kdneya liver md bowcl restoring them al ct once
to healthy sction It's sure to eradicate an diseases
. OF the hdneyA 0laddcr. urinary orgHns-such =
grsveL diabctcs ncontinence retention Of the urine
Ii has wonderful effect ON weakness or pain in tn
back, sdes or Iona and has proved iseffhe most re-
diseases disturbed sleep. loss Of appetite and ~
complaints of the urno- genital orsanA lts e6acacy
in cases Of that drcadful scouEc and naous Destroy
er Brights disease OF tho kidneys has been remark
able; and n fts merits rested its success IN coping
with that disease alone n would be worthy Of high
rank ~ public benefactor In adseases Of the liver
-as bfliousnesa headache. dyspepsia sour stomach
and costiveness-it quickly induces that organ to
healthy seton and removes the esuscs 1t the same
time purely vegetable In composition being en-
trey free nom an mercurial mineral poisons and
possesses rare virtues remedy Tor heart disease
and rheumatism We have neither time nor space TO
do this medicine fun justice; but the public can obtain
full particulars In the shape Of pamphlets and Circular
by addressing Hunts Remedy Company, Providence.
r. I.-ScSene(fc Times
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30
FARM AND PRESIDE.

Barley should never be fed to chick
ems unless the hulls and boards are first
removed.
Never use a.curry-comb on horses
legs below the knee and hook. A corn
broom or brush is best, since it takes
out dirt and does not hurt the horse
Chicago Journal.
The roof of barns should be steep,
and If of wood the surface either painted
or the shingles dipped in lime water, to
make them more durable. Straw and
dirt collect under fiat-roofed shingles
and cause rapid decay. IN. 7. Times.
Jelly roll: Three well beaten eggs,
one cup of powdered sugar, one cup OF
-four, stir well and add one teaspoonful
of cream of tartar, one-half teaspOonful
of soda in three teaspoonfuls of water.
Bake in a shallow pan in quick oven.
When done spread with jelly and roll
up quickly.-The Household.
called and sore shoulders in horses
are often caused by the name working
under the collar while pulling. This
can be avoided by plating the name
and tying it up in such manner that
it cannot touch the collar. 1t not only
Injuries the shoulder, but the name also,
which is one of the beauties of the horse.
Toledo Blade.
"A lemon-cream pie may be baked
with two crusts. To one glass or
cup of milk allow one tablespoonful of
cornstarch. the yelks of three eggs, one
cup of sugar, the juice and grated rind
of q lemon, or, after grating the lemon
peal, chop the rest of the lemon quite
fine; the whites of the eggs should be
beaten stiff and added to the rest Just
before putting it in the oven.-N, Y. Post.
Pretty bags for the children to
carry their books to school in are made
of the various cords or twines so popu-
lar. A very inexpensive one is made OF
seine Irvine, or of carpet warp. Any
open-work stitch will answer. To give
firmness to the top and make it keep its
shape sew in two whalebones; crochet
q stout handle. On the front side put
two ribbon bows, one at the top and
one at the bottom. ftsas sstt iastfaf--
Farmers who propose to improve
their fields by increasing the depth of
the blowing, should. says the Farm
er's Home Journal, do so gradually.
year by year, if the subsoil is to. be
brought to the top. The depth may be
increased an inch year without detri-
ment. If the subsoiler is to be run in
the bottom of the furrow without throw
ing out its cut the greatest depth may
be given at once.
Hunting Pudding: Two pounds Of
suet chopped very fine, three-fourths Of
pound Of -four, one pound of stoned
raisins, two pounds of currants. half a
pound of sugar, six eggs, six spoonfuls
Of rich cream, wineglassful of brandy,
four glassfuls of white wine, good
teaspoonful each of cloves. nutmeg and
cinnamon; mix over night and boil six
hours. When turned out of the bag
sift white sugarover it. Use rich sauce.
Boston Transcript
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

in q suburban town they held a
public meeting to take measures toward
celebrating their semi-centennial. Ev-
erything went along smoothly until q
patriotic citizen rose to object. Mr..
Moderator" he said, II am informed
that a semi-centennial means q half
centennial. Now, sir, /, for one, am
opposed to any halfway measures Let
us have whole centennial, or nothing. I"
But, notwithstanding his eloquent OPP
position, the measure passed with but
one dissenting voice. 1t does seem
sometimes that minorities have no
rights which majorities are bound to re-
spect.-N y Post. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

A TOURIST leaning out of nook,
Fell on his head near q brook,
The hurt he received,
st. Jacobs Oil relieved,
And he says it cured like book"
Great oaks from little acorns spring,
Great aches the little toe-corns bring;
But for every corn
That ever was born,
St Jacobs Oil is just the thing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

On. PnRcE's /" Fevorite Prescription
perfectly and permanently cures those die
nervine, effectueliy. allaying and curing
those sickening sensations that affect the
stomach and heart through reflex action.
The back-ache, and " dragging down" SEN
Stations all disappear under the strengthen.
ing effects of this great restorative. By
druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30
Our Grapdmotbers

taught their daughters that "stitch in
time saves nine" A pill in time saves not
only nine, but ofttimes an incalculable
amount Of suffering as well. An occasion
al dose of DIR. Pierce's Pellets Little Sugar
coated Pflls), to ciease the stomach and
bowels, not only prevents diseases but often
breaks up sudden attacks, when taken in
time. By druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

ANA. GREEN" said q gentleman to q
New England farmer who wished to intro
duce doctor to him, ''alIow me to pre-
sent to you Mr.. Otway,a pharmacist, who
is looking for q location to settle down in"
"a pharmacist, did you sayw asked the
farmer. swell, have plenty of farm as
sistance at present, but if he will come
around during corn-husking time he can
settle down to work in my corn-field."-
Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

A YOUNG man writes: "Dr. Guysott's
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla cured me OF
nervous debility, weak urinary organs, dis
turbing dreams, ETC., after l had tried q
dozen doctors. / think the fact that it is q
sure cure for nervous debility should be gen.
orally known. 1t may save many useful
lives.n H
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

The receipt is simple. You have only to
take a violent cold. and neglect it. Aber-
nethy, the great English surgeon, asked Z
lady who told him she only had cough
= What would you havcy The Plaguer'
Beware Of only coughs" The worst cases
can, however, be cured by DR- WV. HALL,s
BALsAM FOR THE LuNGs. In Whooping
Cough and Group It Immediately allays
irritation, and is sure TO prevent fatal
termination Of the disease. Sold by al
druggists and dealers In medicine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

DURING the winter we feel that we can
hold our own pretty well as an average
liar, but now that the circus bill is begin
ming to adorn the wall we feel our utter in
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Argus.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

TIE Hindoos Of Madras recently had .
procession in honor of seven umbrellas
that were TO be presented to an idol god at
Terrapaty. His idolshipis evidently pro-
pairing for . long reign.-Bost0n Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

A GALVESTON child, little Charlie, was
having wordy war with the nurse. His
father sang out: Snow, Charlie, are you
going to be quiet, or shall come with E
responded the youngster; I can set her
right without your help. ~ TEXAS Siftiags.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

For weak lungs, splitting Of blood, weak
stomach, night-sweats, and the early stages
of Consumption, /" Golden Medical Discov-
cry" is specific. By druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

"PLRAsE give me a revised edition OF
this leather-bound stuff" said . hotel
boarder as he passed his raw steak back to
the Chicago Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

A GOOD watch Is known by its works. Il
may be real good without having pretty
FACET Philadelphia Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

TN voLrAIc BELT Co. Msrshal1, Mich. win
send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Violate
Beits and Electric Appliances on trial fog
thirty days to men young or old who are At
dicted with nervous debility. lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and manly
yigor. Address As above. N. B.-No risk g
incurred. - thirty days trial IL allowed
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

AN old printer who played his first game
of nine-pins and Knocked them all down.
said: "Ppd, by jingo."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

QUITK too much: On very rainy even
ing q carriage makes its way along the
boulevard, the steed smoking from the
pouring showers. "Poor horsel Poor
horse!" says member of the 8. p. c. A.;
tout in such weather, and hitched to an
open carriage, too pm Y Neics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

CLucK, cluck," clucked the anxious
hen. I've lost chicken" Don't brood
over it, mamma" piped another youthful
member Of the family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

GET Lyons Patent Heel StiKencrs for those
new boots or shoes before you run them over.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

Rough ON Rats.n Clears out rats, mice.
fies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vernain. 15c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

"IS case I am recalled,n announced Z
young vocalist to . Western audience,
shall sing My Grandfather's Clock" Shs
was not recalled.-Burliagt0n Free Press
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

The profits on the sale Of Arthur Sulli-
vans Lost Chord" have reached 500, 900.
By Saint Cecilia, II we he'd chance, we
would lose whole woodward for half the
money .-Bxrlington Hd,ckeye.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

CHRoLIrHIoN Collars and Cuffs, while
thoroughly waterproof, feel as soft as vel
vet around the neck and wrists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

EPITAPH for dead oarsman: he was th,
noblest row man of them all.-Baltim0r
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

AMEDIcAL writer says children need more
wraps than adults. They generally get
more.-Erchdagc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

Wells Rough on Oorns." fjc. Ask for IL.
Complete, permanent cure. Corns, bunions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

The postage stamp never win be very
good as photographer or familiar with
the alphabet, from the fact that it always
gets stuck on letter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

A yAsEToHABLE young lady was seen
'blacking her brothers boots the other
morning, and the next day she helped to
do family washing. It IL thought she is
fitting herself to become the wife or an
Italian Couut.-Hsck
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

"Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, restlessness, worms. Tasteless.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Renewer'
restores health and vigor. cures Dyspepsia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

"WHAT q dirty coat that ISL said Mrs
Clearly; ''it looks as though all the rag
pickers in town had had it on their backs,
ssThen suppose" suggested Cleanly, 'stha
you would call it a coat Of many cullers.'
Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Permanently beauties your complexion.
Think. Ladies! HIPS hair and whisker dye,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

II . book-binder rips and tears" he
should be bound over."A GouoeTReur IN.
II Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

"WHY does . kiss raise the spirits 20
Because it's the cream of ta-ta. 0-HGr-
card LdmpooR.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

THE first fast male-Ths prodigal son.
N. T. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

THE dynamite aend is the man who goe
on sbust- tF*
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-30

WE have cabied the French ministry moi
10 postpone the sale Of the crown jewels on
our account, as we shall not be able to "a
abroad this year before fall.-LosoeH Cit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-26
vETPOpOLJTdN FESTIVAL.

The last of the centennial celebrations has
evoked 4 characteristic OutburSt of American
energy. Public interest in these commemorative
festivities wancd long before the series of Rcvo-
lutionary events was half finished. Lexington
and Concord and the signing Of the great De-
claratiOn were celebrated with painstaking care
and elusive enthusiasm, but from that point
patriotic Renaissance langushcd. A people 50
deficient in the arts and graces of holiday enjoy
mcnt and so welded TO the cngrOsSing pursuits
of work day life as the practical Yankee Nation
could not be expected to follow with unhaggng
zeal and interest the succession of defeats and
victories of the Continental Army. There was
partial revival of patriotic fcryOr about the
time of Yorktown, but the foreign guests of the
Nation witnessed an managed and apathetic
celebration Of the supreme military event of the
War for independence. 1t is gratifying to OBJ
serve that the anniversary which brings the he
roic period of National history to u close prom
ises to be brilliant exception to this long series
of dragging and undcmOnStratiyc festivities
Evacuation Day affords an opportunity for a
genuine popular itte.
The programme for the day provides one Of
the most elaborate military and civic pagcants
ever witnessed i'll NcwYOrk. The procession
will be several miles in length, and will be hap
PLY varied 50 as to include many old time feat
ures that have disappeared from the ordinary
holiday paradcs of the time The President is
to be present to unvcil the statue of Washing
ton in front Of the Sub-Treasury, and II large
number of Governors including those of the
original thirteen States, arc to be the guests of
the city. The decorations of public buildings
and Broadway stores promise to be profusc and
original. In the evening the city will be illumi-
mated, the usual lavish display of fireworks will
not be neglected, and there will be a series of
public banQucts. With Mr. George William
Curtis as the orator Of the day the literary cx-
ercses are certain to be of the highest character.
The Committee of Arrangements deserve great
credit for devising scheme of festivity of such
magnitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-26
MONEY and BUSINESS.

The abundance of money increases. The banks
reported on Saturday Il gain of $l,Gl0,725 in
reserves, and their surplus is raised to
So 2S3, 900, whereas Mt this date last year they
were deficient. The increase occurs in spite of
a gain of about $jO0,O 600 in the Treasury bal
anccs here, and it appears that the stock of gold
held by the Treasury at all points increased last
week 81 $780, 900, while the outstanding gold
certificates increased only $35O,OOO, and the
silver certificates about 1910, 900 more than the
silver held The call for more bonds, supple
mcntcd by the announcement that bonds called
for December | will now be paid without re-
bate, assures abundance of money until late i'll
December, Mt least and everything promises
that the phenomenal ease and plethora of money
will continue into next year. The specie inn
ports were sos, 900, and the exceptional de-
mand which has advanced rates of foreign cx-
change is attributed to Il movement OF sccuri-
tics-it is thought to large sales of Canadian
Pacific stock. There is no change OF cOnsc-
auencc in tho bank circulation, and the change
in the kind of bonds deposited for circulation
was small-mainly an exchange of for 10 per
cents. In short, tho money market Is undis
turbcd, and everything points to Il continuance
of ease Loans are still scrutinized with caution
the Western lumber business is mentioned as
one of those regarded with some apprehension
but plenty of money is found TO carry tho
very large stocks of grain and some other prod
nets which have accumulated The failure of
a bank in Railway, apparently due to local and
personal causes, was not considered an indiCa-
ton of any commercial unsOundness, and the
formal failure of Brown BOnnell q Co., after
prolonged efforts to reorganize the business,
was only the natural consequence of losses pre-
viously known. The rumOr of the failure Of
John G. Easton, the banker of Minnesota, is
authoritatiyely cOntradicted.
The principal argument of the financial gray
backs last week was that the corn crop "was
turning out bad" The only authority given for
this was an estimate, by some unknown and
anonymous person, making the yield
800 600 900 bushels less than the latest official
report of the Bureau of Agriculture. As the
reports of that Bureau VIGOROUSLY lean toward
too low cstimates-for 1879, they put the corn
crop 200, 900, 900 bushels lower than the census
it would be safe to wait for adyices that are
not anonymous, ut least. Western state
ments indicate that tho movement of
grain from the farms has pretty much
ceased for the present, which is not un-
natural, as the "yisible supplies" are large and
the higher railroad rates are about to take eff
feet The prospect of war between China and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-26

This disposes of that story. The next tina IN.
Fusionists want to make witness of dead man
they should be sure first what letters he wrote be
fore they try to torture new meaning out Of a
single one.
The effect Of Commissioner FiDk's award OF II
per cent to the Chicago and Atlantic, and 8 DER
cent to the Nickel Plate" railroads. in the east.
bound pool, can now be approximately calculated.
IL has been in force since July 1, and the shipments
of through freight from Chicago in the four months
have been COCOA tons this year, divided among
eight roads; last year the shipments vera
539,3S5 tons, divided among six roads.
in 1881 they were 1O43,949 tons, but the rates
were very low; in 1880, 86O, 431 tons; and in 1879
636,16S tons. Assuming that the whole of tbi,
freight had gone through from Chicago to New.
York, and at the October rates in each year. tina
earnings it for the four months would have been
$50, $50 320 in 1883, against 81 800, 1925 in 1882.
But tho 10 per cent allotted to the new roads in
1888 would have amounted to S632 76l. Deducting
this, the six roads that divided $2,696925 last
year have left for division among themselves
81 697 559 this year. So the increase of the traffic
has been just sufficient to give the old roads the
same earnings they had last year, after transfer
ring the allotted proportion to the two new lines
In comparison with the four months of 1881, the
SIX old roads get S434 1888 less money but they get
it for hauling only about half as much freight in
1881, they hauled ,043 $40 tons and in 1883 their
proportion was only $50, 512 tons.