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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31
Probably the Largest Farmer
in the World.

Hiram Sibley, Of Rochester, n. Y,
is said to be the largest farmer in the
World. He owns more than a hun
dred improved farms. One in Hi
nois, formerly known as the "Sulli.
want Farm" contains 10000 acres !;
another in Cayuga Co, n. Y, $500
acres. Farmer Sihley" is not, how
ever, typical son of the soil having
long been identified with great com
mercial enterprises, and working har-
der with his head than with his
hands. He organized and was for,
over fifteen years president OF the
Western Union Telegraph Co., and
has also had extensive railroads in
terests, especially in the South. He
is now the head Of one Of the largest
seed houses in the World The name
of Hiram Sibley d Co. is already a
household word in thousand Of homes
to which their farm, and garden and
flower seeds are sent each year. They
not only furnish seeds, but also val
liable information as to best methods
Of growing them. They publish the
Farmers Almanac, The southern
edition of which contains prize essays
on the culture of southern crops; also
the Farm Seeds Manual, which gives
a rare fund of practical information
upon all farm crops. For these hooks
the nominal price of ten cents each
is charged, but they send their
Spring, Fall and Implement Gaia
lognes free to all applicants. They
are undoubtedly good house to deal
with.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31
UNHAPPY YEETE.
Another Murder Added TO Her
List of Crimes--Grent Excite.


UNIoNTowN, Pa, March 81 John
Kane, the leader of the Molly Ma
CURES, of Fayette county, was this
evening pierced with four balls from
pistol in the hands Of Superintend-
ent f. G. Keighlcy, Of the Keystone
Coke Works, four miles from here
Kane had lately been discharged for
organizing a force Of striking miners,
and driving new men out Of the pits.
He was also ordered to leave the
house he occupied which belonged to
the company. This so enraged him
that he threatened Keiohlev's life,
and Yesterday he came to Uniontown
and got drunk. This afternoon he
entered the Court and threatened
Congressman Boyle, who had prose
cuted him for the murder of Maurice
Healy, but was elected from the court
by an officer. He then returned to
the works and entered store where
he renewed an old trouble with Keigh-
ley. The superintendent told him to
get away, but Kane pressed him and
forced him in corner, at the same
time attempting to draw revolver,
but keighley quickly drew a pistol
and fired four shots into his body,
one passing clear through from the
abdomen to the back. Keighley then
came to town and delivered himself
up. Great excitement prevails, and
it is feared an outbreak may occur.
Kane was one Of the men arrested af-
ter the murder Of Maurice Healv ut
Dunbar, hut was afterwards released.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Some of our exchanges have been
trying to cast discredit or odium on
the jury system, since the farce at
Uniontown, which turned man, that
many regard as seducer and a muir
derer, loose again in society. Well
let society protect itself. how by re-
fusing to admit the Duke, and let
the occurrence be taken as an oppor-
tunity, for our brethren of the press,
to warn those in authority to have
proper care as to the class of names
put into the box from which jurors
are drawn. We still have good men
and incorruptible, who will do their
duty, if given chance. 1t is a no
torious fact that many names are
placed on the jury list of men that
would not be selected by any one, to
try case for them: men with
grievous prejudice and more grevous
ignorance, and who can be swayed
III any manner, and it is often re-
marked that attorneys strike the best
names from the list, when preparing
n panel. The law, requiring a juror
to know nothing and have no opinion
before he is competent to serve on
such trials. is not very good one at
best, but we think it might be i'm
proved By getting the most intelli-
gent jury possible, under the circum-
seances.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

1.-THE Waynesburg and Blaeksville
railroad should be extended to this
place. the Pittsburgh Southern built !;
the West Virginia and Pennsylvania
pushed through, and this Iron Valley
completed, Morgsntowu would have
n plethora Of railroads We would
he glad TO have the plethora.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Will Senator Dawson please state
through his paper what the levy in
Preston county is, and what the
whole tax padi is, including State,
County and School tax.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company has completed the survey
for a double track from Huntington
to Newport News, and much of the
steel has already been laid.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

One of the loudest howlers about
Estate Levy" School Fund" 'Bour-
bonism," DC, actually proposed in
the Senate to increase the levy from
twenty to forty cents. That double
discounts any effort of the Democrats
vet made.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

The Democrats and Greenbackers
in Michigan have united on a fusion
ticket for Judges of the Supreme
Court and other officials to be chosen
at the spring election.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

The Democratic party of this State
shows just whist disposition has been
made of all the taxes it has collected.
The republicans have failed to show
what they did with the money stolen
from the school fund while they were
in power.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Some time ago we made reference
to the firm of Osgoodby d Co. for the
benefit of our exchanges. We OBJ
serve that some Of them are still run
ming their advertisements Gentle
men, if you ever get your pay, please
let us hear flom you.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Auditor Miller is in the field for
Governor. His ability coupled with
his popularity will make him a strong
candidate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

H. J. Snivelv has sold the Grafton
Eagle to Mr.. Z. A. Miller, an ex-
perienced newspaper man of Athens,
Ohio.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

1t is stated upon good authority
that the legality of the Morgan dis
trict subscription of $4,000 to the l.
V. d M. R. r. will be tested. We are
informed that a purse of $4,000 has
been pledged to carry the matter
through all the processes of the vari-
Gus courts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

An era in the history ofthis county
was fixed on last Thursday when the
work of grading the railroad com
mepced.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

z. W. Morris, OF the Richie Ga
1ette, always has kind word and
pleasant greeting for his brethren of
the press, He is earnestly and de-
votedly attached to his journalistic
profession, and has done as much
or more for the advancement of the
publishing interest in West Va.
than any Editor in the State. He
is persistent, intelligent worker,
and never allows an opportunity
for furthering the cause to escape.
The press Of West Va. owes him a
debt of gratitude for his efforts in it's
behalf-Mountaia Herald.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

The Democrats of the Third Dis
trict will nominate Kennas successor
: to-day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Chadwick's have the cheapest
heavy Muslins we have seen for
years-the prices are surprising
ly low.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Our New York correspondent, in
reference to the money matters, says
Not for long time has the money
market been so tight as it is at pres
emit, and in consequence people with
loose cash have no end Of opportuni-
ties of making good and quick turns
on call loans. | was told by the
Secretary Of leading banking in
stitution that the other day when
they needed n block Of money they
had to pay no less than nine teen per
cent. for it, and then he had to skirm
ish high and low to find it. Before
Spring has fairly settled on us there
will be hard times in many lines OF
business. In spite Of the bouyant
air which everybody tries to main
tain, prosperity is anything hut as,
sured. Much if not more of it is
only on the surface. There is no
money in any business. Competition
shaves the margin Of profit SO close
that it requires millions of capital to
run business in any way to make
money. One large dry goods and
fancy goods house which has the
reputation of making more money
than any other firm in the same bust
ness, has had its employees in the
dress-naking and millinery depart
ments laid off since the first of Jan
uary. They started portion of
them on the 18th instant, but the
bulk will have to remain idle until
the first Of April. So much for the
good times we are said to have
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31

Private Dalzell isn't so much Of a
crank as some people think. He
predicts the utter overthrow of the
republican party in 1884. He snys
the grand old party has fallen into
the hands of thieves. And no one
disputes the Private's declarations.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-03-31
WE MEAN
WHAT WESAY,

And never give a
Price in these col
inns unless we can
show the Goods.
Don't allow your
selves to be de-
ceived by what
others say, but
come and be con-
WINGED that we are
always Headquar-
ters for
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We publish in another column COM
munication handed to us by Hon. George
A. Kelly. Under the heading "No Stary-
ing Out For Us" the Colfax CHRONICLE
INDUCES In TRADE of abuse not only Of
the above mentioned gentleman, but our
citizens generally, that is simply disgrace
full in q Journal claiming responsibility.
Winfield Sentinel
The above paragraph contains double
misstatement and All insolent ding at the
CHRONICLE The addle pate who accuses
us Of abusing the Citizens Of VIM, gem
ferally or individually, can not point it out
in our article. We commented upon ne
liable written information furnished, and
our language, under the condition Of at
fairs as stated to us is in perfect accord
with right and justice to all parties. II
we were wrong, it would have been an
act OF journalistic; responsibility for the
Sentinel to publish our article and point
out our errors As it is we are condemn.
ed before the people Of Winn, and moi
given hearing. We are willing for the
people to Judge us ON the facts But We
suspect very strongly the Sentinel doe
not care to have che facts ventilated. 4
would have about as weak case as when
it shouted: sMcEnery; no change; he i
our choice"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
LAX GRANT PARISH La. SATURDAY, DECEMBER p. 1888


We have delayed getting out the paper
to late hour in the hope that we could
give our readers the action Of the State
nominating convention at Baton Rouge,
but have been unable to do SO.
The two factions of delegates assembled
in caucus Monday night, and Tuesday
morning conference committee of three
from each wing was appointed, as follows:
Sparks, of Point Coupee, Girard, of La
fayette, and Montague, OF Terrebonne, ON
the part of the administrationists; and
Cunningham, Of Natchitoches; McCaleb
OF Orleans, and Pugh, of Assumption for
the other side.
The conference committee agreed upon
Judge J. w. Howell, OF Lafourche, for
temporary chairman, and at IL O'Clock
the convention was called to order by
| Hon. Jas. B. Eustis, chairman of the State
central committee, and according to the
terms of the agreement called Judge
Howell to the chair as presiding officer.
The whole Of. Tuesday and Wednesday
was devoted to the examination Of creden-
tials and determining between contesting
delegations.
Gen. Ogden Withdrew from the contest
the first day, leaving the way clear for
Nichols. OF the 1877 country delegates
claimed as certain for McEnery, twelve
have declared against him, namely, Avoy-
Giles 4, West Carroll 9, Grant 2, Lincoln
2, jackson l. This leaves the claimed
administration supporters at 1876, with the
prospect that they will loose forty more
when it comes to a s'ote. As McEnery
comes from the city with AZ votes, we shall
have to get at least 80 more to beat him.
At any rate, the contest is not walkoyer
and there is good chance Of our choice
being selected For which we should
hope, even though the chances were less
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
mo. 6.


pect 81, Sardis Gil, Liberty Chapel 81
so. Total, SIPS 50, applied to paying
preacher In charge. Amount raised
for foreign missions Ga IS.
Montgomery pad her entire assess
ment for the year, and Olive Branch
oyerpaid hers by 81 SO. All the other
appointments fell short from one-third
to three-fourths Of the assessment ap-
portioned to them Tor the year.
Bro. G.. b. Holzach, local deacon,
presented written report as required
by the discipline and his character
passed.
ne Ioilowing stewasos were e'cc'1u
lot 'ne ,o's"wl"g ycas oo"I s. -.
Neal IN p'acc ~ w' 1'g tbs; ga -
oml.h ~ p'ace o' ~ "a ~ 's'", anu =.
-. ooI , VI" NJ. s ,s.s ~ s"o h"s ~ 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
Fourth Quarterly Conference.

COLLAR. 1As Dec. o 1o1s.
The last quarterly conference for the
current wear was at Colfax, La, Dec.
5. 1883. Rev. N. S. Cornell, presiding
elder. in the chair. After religious
services, conducted by the presiding
elder, the roll was called and the fol-
lowing members present /: j. NJ. Nc
Cain steward, WI. Richardson stew.
ard and trustee, H. v. Mccain steward
aud trustee. w. b. Richardson steward,
J. o. Grayson steward and Trustee, IL.
G.. Goodwin steward, j. X. PluDkett
steward, w. ID. Irwin trustee, ;. IL.
Whatley preacher in charge, q. d.
Holzach local de icon.
H. C. Goodwin was elected secretary.
A written report was submitted By
the preacher in charge stating thai
there had been an entire suspension o.
Sunday school work for the winter
SEASON. Also report as to the state
If the church, in which the following
accessions are given: Bro. w. T.
Riggiu, Sister Z. Il. Riggin, Bro. Jane,
w. Baldridge, NJ. D., Sister Julia d
| Baldridge, Sister Francis Plunkctt
Brus. Ed. Evans, Robt. SatcIer, Georg<
Kinds and G.. b. HoIzach, Sister
Kemplin G.. Kinds, Nancy Brister ana
Blanche Harvill, Dismissed BY lettel
SISTER Ollie Craig, Sister Lenor'
| Evans and Brv. A. &. Brister- Died
Sister Fletcher and Sister Prather.
Amount raised during the quartz
for the support Of the ministry -Ebe
nezar q. Nogtcomery $50 50. Ne,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

Judge M. F. Machen is candidate for
Representative, and solicits the support
of his friends at the approaching primary
election. He is qualified to make good
Representative, and is running on his
merits. Like the CHRoNlcLE man, be
banks heavily on his good looks and win
ming ways taking him through.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

At the solicitation of numerous friends,
thereby announce myself as q candidate.
a. the primary election to be holden by the
Democratic party ON the first Saturday in
January, 1884, for the Office Of Sheriff OF
the parish of Grant s. Il. Lee, JR
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

In order that all may be informed
as to the method Of conducting tho
primary election, and no misunder-
standing arise about details, the rules
adopted by the executive committee
are republished:
PRIMARY ELECrION RULES.
j. From the Democrats who gather
ut the various voting precincts on the
Fifth Day of January, 1884, shall be So
lected three known Democrats who
shall act az commissioners Of election.
Said commissioners to be selected by
the Democrats there present, and to
be qualified by taking oath before .
justice Of the peace or one Of the citi-
zens there present that they will faith
fully perform their duties under tho
rules herein set forth.
2. It shall he the duty of the COM
missioners to open the polls promptly
at 8 o'clock y. M, and to keep a true
and correct list of the names of all
voters rs they deposit their ballots.
3. The commissioners may. If they
see proper. select one of the citizens
present to act ~ their clerk.
- 0Oue JUL DcmCs0eo ostost o0 PVs
mitted to vote. The test to he that
the applicant has voted the Democratic
ticket, State and Parish, at elections
heretofore. Aspromise to vote with
the Democratic party 1T the ensuing
election shall not entitIe tile applicant
| to vote in this primary election.
5. The polls shall be kept open from
8 O'Clock In the morning until o'clock
| in the afternoon.
s. Upon closing the polls the COM
missioners shall proceed to count the
votes, and make tabuiated statement
of the votes cast for for the respective
candidates for Representative, Sheriff
and Clerk Of District Court, and said
commissioners shall deliver said tabu-
lated statement together with the list
Of voters kept By them to the rcturn-
ing officers below designated within ~
hours from the closing Of the polls.
| Resolred, That the members Of the
executive committee are hereby con-
sfltuted returning omcers ior sIe'. To-
spectlve wards, ana y - maze sneIt
au.y = o.ans sns s:Dssa.s- 1890
m':ss0 ~ s s'se - o n..ss 800 I'D a.
vii ~" az ss.s. .'s w;.t 49, cha;r"s.n ~ the
erecntive committee on Monday. the
9TH dsv 81 Jspuary. 1884.
| Resolved, That the executive COM
mittee shall meet at Colfax on Mon
day, the 9TH day Of January, 1884, for
the purpose Of compiling the returns
from the various wards, and to pro-
n. the sarue and declare who ara
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to publish the name
of JNO. p. HADNOT as candidate for
the Office Of sheriff, subject to the choice
of the Democratic party as to nominees,
whether that preference be determined by
Convention or Primary Election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
CLERK.

/ hereby announce myself as candidate
for reelection to the Office Of clerk Of
District Court. subject To the primary
election of the Democratic party of Grant
parish. i.s 8. b. SHAcxELFoxD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
FOR SENATOR

After the unanimous endorse ment of the
mass meeting in the parish of Winn aox
GEORGE A. KELLY has consented to be-
come candidate tor Senator in the Gen.
eral Assembly of this State for ths oath
Senatorial District, composed of the
parishes of Winn, Catalonia aud Grant,
subject to Democratic nomination.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce JUDGE
NJ. +. MACHEN as = candidate for Rep
reseDtative from Grant to the next Gen.
eral Assembly. subject to nomination by
the Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

In letter to this editor Mr.. w. J. CAL
Wit flatters us with ashandsome compli-
ment, for which he has many thanks, but
our modesty forbids giving it place IN
these columns-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We are authorized to announce the name
of EDWIN Il. HUNTER as candidate
Tor Judge OF the 18th Judicial District, sub
ject to the action Of the democratic dis
trict nominating convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce w. +.
BLAs KHAN, of Rapides, rs a candidate
Tor Jnage oI the l2th Judicial District, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic dis
trict nominating convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

l hereby announce myself as a candi
date for Representative from Grant parish
to the next General Assembly, subject tt
the Democratic primary election.
H. G. GOODWIN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

WICKLIFFE. Of Grant parish, as a candi-
date for the Office of District Attorney of
the 18th Judicial District. subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We are authorized to announce AURE-
Illus G. HARGIS as y candidate for the
Office of sheriff Of Grant parish. subject
TO the action of the Democratic party. ~
may be determined by primary election OF
parish convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We are authorized to announce THOS
OVER1OS, ESQ If Avoyelles parish, as
q Candidate for Judge of the Twelfth Ju-
dic,a Distiict. subject to the Democratic
District Nominating Convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We are authorized to announce w. j.
NOSELEY, ESQ, as candidate Tor the
Office of Sheriff at the ensuing election.
subject to the nomination of the Demo
cratic party, whether determined in Con-
vention or By Primary Election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We are authorized TO announce DANIEL
FLETCHER as candidate for the ofiic'
of Sheriff of Grant parish at the ensuing
election, irrespective of parties and inde
pendent Of politics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

We are authorized to announce j. C.
RYAN. of kapides, as cand slate for Dis
trict Attorney of the 18th Judicial District,
subject to nomination by the Democratic
Convention. ess
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22
The Choice of the People
S FOR GOVERNOR,
FRANCIS Z. NICHOLS.
ANNOUNCER ENTs.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

We are authorized 10 announce JUDGE
H. l. DAlGRE. Of Rapides as a candi-
date for the effice of Attorney General. af
the ensuing election, ,ject to the action
of the Democratic state Convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-22

To the Democrats of Grant Pnisk
Having been solic tel by my friends,
hereby announce to the public that il a
their primary election they decide that
am tilslr choice for Sheriff, l will becom'
a candidate tor reelection q. H. TEAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-31

extracts each day from the official minutes
as practicable. but this does not in any
way diminish Mr. Stoddarsi's individual
responsibility in the premises. After
having had the subject of the publication
of the proceedings brought to his atten-
ton he deliberately goes to work and
makes the county of Rock Island pay as
much for the benefit, solely, of the Union
and it's readers as it would have been re-
quired to pay had copy of the record
been sent to the address of every other
newspaper subscriber in the county.
Meesrs. taxpayers hcw do You like
Supervisor Stoddard's notions of economy
Do they compare favorably with those OF
his most worthy competitors But the
ARGUS doesn't propose to fire all of its
ball cartridges against this wonderfully
economical Individual, Mr.. Stoddard, in
this issue An entire battery is held in
reserve for another occasion. @. economy
thv name is - Stoddard