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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Tie Presidents worst fault is pro-
crastInation. He does not want his
guests to go, because when he saw.
goodnight to the last Of them he
will be obliged to do something else.
and that is what he always hates to
d.; but, when the house Is empty, be
Shuts himself up in the little room
next to his bedroom and works. Mr..
Arthnr writes more public papers
than almost any other President has
written. He is very clever with his
pen, having clear, vigorous style.
aud knack of prese nfing what be
has to say with the best foot foremost.
de works late into the night, for be
bates TO stop and go to bed. just as
he hated to stop talking to go to
work. Whenever he goes anywhere
he is late. and he keeps people wait
ing for him an unconscionable length
of time if he happens to be doing
anything which be is interested in
when they call upon him. It isn's
because he is an idler that be puts
of till to- morrow what ought to be
cone to-day, bnt becanse he enjoys
the doing Of what be is for the mo-
ment engaged in. He loves to b
comfortable. and be breads discom-
fors, bat he never neglects bic public
.dutieaif he is obliged to eit mp III
night to perform lien. ssB ooton
] Herald. z i ~
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portionment ms follows:
The Illinois Prohibition lists.

This strong body of temperance
advocates in Illinois held a State
Prohibition convention at Blooming
ton on the 10Th inst, and nominated
j. B. Hobbs for governor. They
raised $500 for campaign purposes
and adopted the following platform:
1t declares that the mem ers of
the home protection party seeded
from the old parties owing to the
TACT that the managers of both the
old parties have persistenIly for
years totally disregarded the INFER
ests aud welfare of the people, aud
have made use of the trust placed in
their hanos for personal aggrandize-
nent and to secure place, power and
spo'ls, while the people have de-
n,anded IN vain redress of grievaa ces
ut their hands. The Prohibition
party, therefore, appeals to that only
source of power in tbs government
= he people-and make the follow
lug declaration of principles:
FIrs;-The traffic in intoxicating
liquors is the great crime Of the
world aud SHOULD he suppressed i'm
mediately by constitutional or ieels
latiye enactment.
Second-1he sale OF liquor is a
crime aud not a vice. and should be
over,hrown by police power.
Tmrd-TLe State has the right t.
overthrow anything that is desiruc
tive Of the lives and health or mora s
of the people.
The fourth clause IF the platform
denounces the action of the Illinois
Legislature in refusing to submit a
prohibition amendment to vote OF
the people.
The fifth clause rejects with dis
dain the proposition To educate chill
dren with money derived from the
sale or manufacture Of honor.
Tue sixth declares for the elfran-
enlistment of women
The seventh declares in favor of
radical reform of the civil service.
The ninth. that every child should
he educated in schools supported bv
the State. and should be Taught the
Eject of alcohol upon the human
organization
The tenth and final clause opposes
all forms OF competition between
convict and honest labor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

As the 18th OF July, the day APP
pointed for Wilson Saunders to be
hung, is approaching, the Local Dot
ter called by to have talk with the
doomed man. Deputy Lacroix ush-
cred the visitor into the front room
OF the Jail. and, swinging open the
heavy cell door, disclosed Wilson
standing erect upon bis pallet in the
middle. of the room, with one leg
fastened by heavy chain to strong
staple next to the wall. Before an.
swering any questions be wanted TO
know what the two or three others.
who came along out of pure curiosity,
were there for. His evident appre-
tension of harm being quieted, he
promptly and freely answered all
questions, and gave the following uc-
count of himself and how he came
to kill Frank H. Page:
81 was born during the first part
of the late war, and am about rs
years of age. My folks belonged to
the Dixons in Boesier parish, where
| was boru. l came to this parish
when | was boy. ! am married to
Pauline Pitman and have three chill
dren by her, one about four years
old, one two years old, and a baby
about five months old. / never did
anything very bad until killed Mr..
Page, except it was to take water
melon or few roasting ears, and ]
never took many of them from any
body but my relatives, and / knew
they did not care much. Lots of
folks do that l did once when q
boy help to steal a beef, but my uncle
made me do it. The reason killed
MIR. Page was that ! was afraid be
would send me to the penitentiary
about some papers took from ANDY
Harris. / took the papers and Mr..
Page knew all about it. But would
not have killed him if it had not been
for Meredith January and RATE
Vaughn, who advised me to put him
out of the way. They agreed to
help me hide the body if killed
him, aud were TO have been there
when l did it. Henry Murphy and
johnson Boyd also said / ought to
do it. | feel that onght to be hung
for what l did, hut, before God, /
would not have done it if January
and Vaughn had not urged me. l
think my trial was fair, but | don't
think ] ought to be hung AID moth
ing done to them When [ killed
Mr.. Page | did just like they told me,
bit him in the temple first, and then
made sure by cutting his throat. /
would be perfectly satisfied to be
hung il knew January and Vaughn
would be sent to the penitentiary.
January tried to get me into trouble
the day before ! killed poor Mr..
Page. He wanted me to raise row
with Bob Pettiway and be would stab
him. was drunk when I killed Mr..
Page, or l would not have done it.
Whisky has brought me to all h.
trouble. am willing to die for my
ri'ne. / hope the Lord will forgive
me, because / was not in my right
mind. The sheriff and jailor have
treated me kindly. / feel grateful to
them for many kind favors The
judge and jury all did the fair thing
by me. feel especially grateful to
Mr.. Peterman for his efforts in de-
Tending me. Goodbye; hope you
will coma ooS;n hofo.a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

DIR. Goode gave the required bonds,
and took formal charge OF the sher-
ifs Office last Wednesday, He gives
Sf3, 500 bond as tax collector and y
$4,000 bond as sheriff Mr.. S. Nj
Lacroix has been sworn in as his
jailor and deputy in criminal matters,
md Mr.. j. Ma Rhorer. Jr., has been
sworn iusas- his Office deputy aud tax
collector. .-t-s .f
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

On account of the high water the
special meeting of the school board
was not held on the first Saturday in
June. The directors are therefore
notlhed that the third regular meet
ing for the year will be held on Sat-
urdsy, the 5th day of July. Direc-
tors will take notice and be present.
G. G. DUNN,
President School Board.
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NOTICE.

The Assessment list of Giant parish will
be exposed in the Assessors Office in Col
fax. La, for thirty days, beginning next
after the ten days notice required by law,
for the purpose of inspection and correc-
ton as the law directs. This 10th day OF
Jube, 1894. A. v. Raglan,
Assessor Parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

In addition to the above total
amount, there will probably be a
small balance received from the State.
say $3.50, which will add few dollars
more 10 each of the above funds,
Since printing the above we learn
the amount referred TO is $179 "a in
stead Of $3.50. This makes the APP
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
Miss Inez Rushing, who. has bee

Miss Inez Rushing, who has been
teaching school near Paramount, in
Grant parish, has closed her school
for the summer and gone to Alexan-
dria where her parents reside. This
young lady has made many friends
in 'be neighborhood of Fairmount,
aud we learn the patrons have been
pleased with her as a teacher.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Mr.. j. q. Wickhffe has been com
fnissioned by the governor as colonel
of the-s.Speeisl, Militia Force" for
the parishsof G fans. 9th military dis
trict of the Louisiana State militia.
1t is deslred by Gen. Beauregard t.
organize tive companies in Grant
parlshs BIigadier General Will "A
Strong has organized accompany OF
cavalry at 81. Maurice aud one at
Campie 49, ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Colfax and vicinity was visited by
most seasonable rain Wednesday
afternoon, which assures the corn
crop in this section beyond doubt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Master Johnny Randolph sends us
a full grown boil of cotton, raised by
Rev. Albert Mclaughlin, colored
tenant on Col Randolph's place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Messrs. Juo. q. and G. A. Wickliffe
are associated in partnersh'p for the
practice of law under the firm name
of Wickliffe & Wicklitie. All busi-
ness entrnsted TO them will. receive
prompt and faithful attention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The banks of innumerable sand
barsbegiD to show mp in Red river,
and never did an cold salt" hail with
more delight the sighting of whale
at sea. than do our steamboatmen as
they dream OF the days soon to
c,me when they can tack on three
nnd four s'eard rates"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The Legislature should pass law
to have all the idiots shot who can
not pass an acquaintance. during the
hot days Of summer without asking,
"Is il hot enough for You ?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Mi, j. II, McNeeiy, who is to be
our next door. neighbor, bias been
painting the brick basement for his
house = bright red and pencilipg it
off with white lines. 1t adds good
deal to its appearance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Whereas, Mrs. Manerva Brown has made
application to this court to be appointed
administrator Of the succession of VIII
liam Brown deceased, notice is hereby
given to all whom it doth or may concern
10 show cause within ten days from the pub
location hereof, why the same should not be
granted.
Witness the Hon0rables w. f. Blackman
and Thos. Overton, judges of said court,
this 18th day of June lS64.
s. b. SHACKELFORD.
Clerk Dist. Court, Parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

The keelson of Capt. Teal's boat,
which is being built at the mouth Of
Cane river. parted in the middle
where'i i swas spliced, on account of
the nhderpining and stays giving
way. 1t can be repaired at small cost.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

MIR. Cunningham's school in Colfax
will dose for summer vacation next
Friday. This gentleman is an ex-
cellent teacher, and his scholars all
give evidence Of bis training.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
EOCAL DO Il s
NOTICE.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE for the Alexan-
dria district will convene at Colfax, Au-
gust ~, 1884 N. s. CORNELL, p. E.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

\ 0p17c Send six cents for postage, and
~ [ulll. receive free a costly box of goods
W HIGH will help ALL of either sex, to more mon-
ey right away than anything else in this world.
Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure. At
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Some suppose from the bill to be
introduced in the Legislature for the
relief of ex-Sheriff Tea, that he is
short in his. settlements This is an
error, as he il Sill Is ahead He
accounted to the State two years ago
for sl975 FOX licenses. whereas it
should haye been oply $lS75. He
also bad TO pay for advertising delin-
quent TAT lands 7ll25 more than
the costs collected BY him. It is for
the purpose Of returning his money
to him that the bill is offered. 1t can
only'be done by legislative enactment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that at the pres
ent session of the Louisiana General 4 :
sembly, a bill viii be introduced fo.. 1 ,e
relief Of Charles H Teal a. sheriff Of
Grant prSish.
coLFAx, June 4, 1891
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Proclamation by the Governor.
$500 REWARD.
Executive DEPARTMENT,
State OF Louisiana.

GxECUIIvE OEFABTMGNTs
State OF Louisiana.
Whereas, Ehave been officially inform
ed that on Sunday, the second day OF
March, 1884, in the parish Of Grant,
BRECKENRIDGE SRARKs did, in cold blood
murder John Starks, and afterwards made
his escape; and whereas, for the good of
society and in vindication of the law, it is
necessary that the perpetrators of such
deeds should be brought to justice and
ealt with as the law directs.
Now, therefore, /, SAMUEL DOUGLAS
MoENERY, Governor Of the State of Lou
isiana, have thought proper to issue this,
my proclamation, Offering a reward of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the
arrest and conviction of said BRECKEN-
RIDGE STARxs.
This proclamation to be in force for
the term of sixty days.
DESCRIPTION OF BRECKENRIDGE srARKs.
About twenty-five years old, no beard,
dark skin, weighs 125 or 100 pounds, dark
eyes and dark swarthy complexion, brown
hair, thick lips, long front teeth, five feet
seven inches high, quick spoken and
speaks loudly, and uses a great deal Of
profanity, wears almost continually a
smile.
Given under my signature and the seal
of the State OF Louisiana, at the city of
Baton Rouge, this 14th day Of April, A.
d. 1884. s. d. McENERY,
BY the Governor:
WILL A. STRONG,
Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

'srhe,prcof Of the pudding is in
the eating" 90 says the old adage.
and so the proof Of the value OF a
medicine = the opinions of those
who have used IL Thoa Bass, ST.,
of Steelvills, says. II have used
Prickly 4S6 Bitters IN ny family for
two ysafs tn Ailments d the kidneys,
liversasd hoWeIs< and end there Ia no
remedy equal to IT," :.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Persons interested will find below
a statement of funds received, and
now on hand for the use of schools:
Total amount received to date.
polls and State funds. sl5O6 s6
Expended for schools in
ward one 500
Expended for schools in
ward two 75
Expended for schools in
ward four. ... 80
Expended for cortingen-
cles- --------.-------- 60 3O5 90
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NOTICE.

In the matter Of the Succession of VIM.
Brown, deceased.--No. 40.
Twelfth District Court, Parish of Grant,
Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

Abont two hundred men are in-
dehsed 10 the CHRONICLE from 81 to
so each. Their. tnr.iins ~ in paving
il an imposition On good hatnle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

TWO F1RST-CLAES SEWING MACHINES
for sale at the CHRoNICLE Office, cheap for
Cash. or easy payments on time
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-28

River continues to fall rapidly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24
Obituary

Died, at her residence in this township,
about five miles east of this village, on Tues
day night, July 18th 1891, Mrs. Sylvia Olds,
age 60 years. The circumstances of her
death are peculiarly sad, she having, as it is
supposed, committed suicide 10y drinking
kerosene oil mingled with arsenic or some
other poison. Some time ago Mrs. Olds
was thrown from carriage, injuring her
spine quite severely, since which time she
has been subject TO spells of mental aberra-
ton, during one of which she took the fatal
dose that deprived her of life. She was one
of the old settlers of this township and will
be mourned by large circle of friends and
relatives. She was buried on Saturday the
10Th inst
Died, at his residence in this village, last
Sunday morning, at eight o'clock. DR.. John
w. Emery, at the ripe old age of SO years.
His funeral took place at the house, last
Tuesday afternoon, and his remains were in
tered in the cemetery just east of the village.
DR.. Emery was widely known, and highly
respected. He had been i'll for a long time
and his death was not unexpected. The DR..
was one of the "old residents" of this village,
having settled here about thirty-fve years
since. Probably no one was entitled to, or
received greater degree of respect in this
community than did he. He was in all
things a good citizen, and his many friends
will receive the heartfelt sympathy of this
entire community in this, their time of be-
reavement and afiliction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24
The Common COuncii.

A session of the common council was held
at Town Hall on the evening of July Il.
The Street committee reported all the
work laid out as completed, and recommend
ed that the marshal be instructed to repair
Hazen street previous TO the annual fair of
the Van Buren, County Agricultural Society.
The Fire and Water committee reported
that the reservoirs were nearly full, and
that they thought they would prove to be all
right
The Health committee reported interviews
with Mr.. Morrison about sheds, and with
Mr.. Longwell in reference to pens and yard,
and that the same had been cleaned out in a
satisfactory manner.
Claims were allowed to the amount of
1876.
DR.. c. S. Maynard was appointed as health
officer of the village.
The chairman of the Fire and Water COM
mittee was instructed to repair the floor in
the engine room, also to repair coal bin.
Adjourned for two weeks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24

If the gentleman who picked up the silver
watch on the 4th of july in front of the
store of +. Smith, will leave the same at this
Office, no questions will be asked. He ia
known.
f. w. Bidwell of Bangor, made us a pleas
ant call last Friday. Mr.. Bidwell has been
teaching the north side school at that place
for the past three years, and has been secured
for another year at an increase of salary
We know from experience that Frank is a
good teacher and deserves this increase.
A teachers Institute, under the manage
ment of l. II. Stearns, M. D., for the purpose
of giving special instruction in Anatomy,
Physiology, Hygiene and Alcoholism, will be
opened on Monday next, at the Kalamazoo
Opera House, and continue during the week
Full particulars can be obtained from the
manager.
An old time concert, with appropriate cos
tunes, will be given at the First Baptist
church, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
July 29th and Both. Admission, 10 cents
On Tuesday evening, after the concert, ice
cream and cake will be served in the church
parlors, and on Wednesday evening, lemon
ice and cake.
Prof. Manley Mills of Amherst, Mass,
will make his headquarters at the Dyckman
House, for a week or ten days, perhaps
longer. He comes here for the purpose OF
making a scientific investigation with a
view to ascertaining the cause of the ''ye-
lows" in our peach orchards. He is said TO
have the finest and most powerful micro.
scope ever manufactured.
The following is list of the names OF
star scholars in the first primary department
OF our Union school for the spring term:
Otto Gilman, Claude Skinner, Roy Buskirk,
Charlie Butler, Willie DeLaVergne, Cleo
Stevens, Anna Cole, Leigh Stevens, Fannie
Harris, Bessie Osborn Mertie Noyes, Lizzie
Long, Mabel Cummings, Jennie Holt, Pussie
Broughton, Bertha Cherry.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24

The Bangor postoffice has been relegated
to fourth-class office. South Haven Office
also reduces the salary of the postmaster
S100.-AdUdnce.
Last week Rev. w. M. Roe, formerly OF
this city, was riding with friend when the
horse became unmanageable and Mr.. Roe
jumped out to avoid danger, but he landed
ON his head and sustained some very serious
njuries.-Dopagtdc Republican.
Some of the Cassopolis girls made them
selves 80 conspicuous at the depot when the
Cleveland crowd passed through, on their
way TO and from the convention, as to be-
come 'town talk, receiving special mention
in the New York Truth Vigiiant.
Monday afternoon, while out driving,
Mrs. Frank Giddings, daughter of Hon.
James Monroe, and Mrs. X. L. Pierce of
South Haven, met with a serious and per-
haps fatal accident. When near the nj. K.
church in that village, the horse, not being
properly attached to the vehicle, became IN
manageable, overturning the carriage, break
ing Mrs. Giddings' left leg just above the
ankle, and seriously injuring Mrs. Pierce in
ternslly.-AdrdRce.
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Local Department.
I. j. G. M & NJ.
McCabe has only three boarders.


McCabe has only three boarders.
Work on the new County House is being
pushed along.
Notice the call for Republican caucus in
another column.
Fishing parties on our lakes, are having
remarkable success.
The Fourth of July arch across Main
street has been removed.
Miss Clara Hinchman of Chicago, is the
guest of Mrs. DR.. Hilton.
Henry Belly has a handsome pair of Jersey
heifers.
Mrs. Kate Waite of Waterloo, n. Y, is
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Elder Brooks exchanged pulpits on Sunday
last, with Elder Reese of Bangor.
Mrs. Albert Mears of Whitehall, is in town
visiting old friends and acquaintance.
Mort Buck has accepted farm agency for
the Home Insurance company of New York.
Miss Kate Ocobock has gone to Rock Is
land, Ills, where she will spend her vacation.
The work of repairing and remodeling the
county boarding house has been commenced
Those faded evergreens in front of the
court yard are neither useful nor ornamental.
The first fall term of the Three Rivers
Seminary will open next Wednesday, July
Both.
The Y. M. G.. A. will hold a reception at
its rooms in this village, on Thursday even
ing, July 31st.
Wildey shipped -year-old steer to the
Chicago market that kicked the beam at
1,450 pounds.
Mrs. Ida Hudson accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Jones on their return to Hor-
nelsville, n. Y.
Gen. Logan is expected to address the
soldiers and sailors at Battle Creek, on the
22d of August next.
The ladies of the Free Baptist Church and
society will hold social at the residence of
James Nelson Tuesday evening, July 29th. A
cordial invitation is extended to all. Ice
cream and cake will be served.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24
Clean Up.

At a meeting of the township board of
health July IL, "a, it was decided best to
give general notice as well as special ones,
in order that this locality may be put in as
healthy condition as possible before the
coming sickly period which is now upon u.s..
1t Is therefore ordered, that every person
who may have upon his premises any nui-
sance, filth, or source of disease whatever,
shall remove it before it receives the special
attention of the board. Signed,
G. W. YoUNG,
G. FRED COVERT,
ELAN l.. WARNER, tBoard Of Health.
WM. II. MASON,
c.. V. HILTON,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24

F. d. Jacobs is working for c. E. Leslie, at
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
Miss Sarah Cooper is entertaining the
mumps. Who comes next?
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Jacobs visited at Mrs. L.
l.. Halls, in Paw Paw, last Friday.
The wheat is garnered, and now comes the
shrill whistle of the steam thresher.
We encountered Observer last week, max
ing observations down in the Lee district.
If you find any local items lying around
loose, pick them up and hand them to the
reporter, and be will give them to the public.