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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09
A Ruse That Was a Failure.

A good joke was played upon GER
tain handsome young gentleman of this
town recently. He was dining in res
taurant and saw at another table a
couple Of young, pretty and well-known
actresses. He wanted to send them
glasses of the champagne he was drink
ing, but hesitated about doing it, as he
was afraid several society ladies of his
acquaintance, who were dining there
also, might observe the transaction.
Finally be evolved plan He directed
his waiter TO take the bottle out of the
room and give it to the actresses waiter
to take to them and pour couple of
glasses of wine. The waiter went about
the errand and the wine reached the two
actresses all right. But after couple
of glasses had been poured their block
head of a waiter put the bottle in the
cooler, and instead of taking 1t out of
the room before returning it to the gen.
tleman. brought it directly across the
dining room and put it down beside the
embarrassed gallant, while percepti-
bic litter arose from those who observed
the situation Boston Posi-.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

VINO has not seen the fair, fresh young
girl transformed in few months into the
pale, baggard, dispirited woman? The
sparkling eyes are dimned, and the ring
ing laugh heard no more. Too often the
c.S.ses are disorders of the system which
DIR. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription would
remedy in short time. Remember, that
the " Favorite Prescription" viii unfailing-
ly cure all "female weaknesses" and re-
store health and beauty. By all druggists.
Send three stamps for DIR. Pierce's treatise
on Diseases on Women (s6 pagesl. Address
WoRLD's MEDICAL Asso'N, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09
Stable Cleaning.

Forty to fifty years ago, and we are
sorry to say that the evil still exists at
the present time at points far away
from towns and cities and dense popu-
lations, there was nothing so much
neglected as the keeping of COW stables
clean. As common rule they were
cleaned out once a week-on Saturday
and then it was not SO much on ac-
count of the comfort and health of the
animal and the convenience and tidi-
ness of the mixer, as simply because
the pile of manure must be gotten out
of the way to allow of the putting up
and letting loose of the cattle mornings
and evenings. We have seen the ma
nure in the cattle stalls two feet deep
Of almost clear dung, with the hinder
part of the animal at least one foot
higher than the front part, and the
cattle being driven out to the pasture
field with quantities of fresh dung hang
ing to their TANKS, which from day to
day received layer upon layer until it
was one disgusting mass, and was left
there until it became dry and hard, and
fell off in flakes of its own action. The
| litter-about fourth of the quantity
cattle now receive consisted of the
stalks Of corn-fodder which could not be
eaten, the weeds left in the hay, the rak-
ings of dirty straw lying about the OUT
buildings, and sometimes mixed with q
few leaves from the woods. The food
of the dairy cows consisted of musty
corn-fodder, second crop clover, and
orchard grass badly cured, chat from
the wirnowings of the threshed grain,
oats, straw, etc. The cows were of
course as thin almost as skeletons, and
their product of poor milk was about
one-half of what would have been OBJ
tanned from properly fed cattle. The
factis that the farmer took no pride in
his live stock. The idea of giving them
clean stalls, good ventilation and nour-
ishing food never entered his thoughts,
and if it did would have been regarded
as an utter waste of money without any
return.
3at look at the stables now of the
dairy stock Their stalls are wide, clean
and fresh, the cattle themselves are
bright and sleek, with no projecting
ribs, and pleasant to handle, well-fed,
comfortable in every way, and giving
two o. three times the quantity of milk
and as rich as it is abundant. The
butter from such cows commands twice
the price from its careful manufacture
and uniform excellence At the pres
ent time also the farmer feels more
pride in his dairy stock than in any
thing else upon his farm. He finds
that they give double return for all
the extra care and cost of their inn
proved treatment, and that he has
nothing upon his premises that pays
him 50 well in every respect as they
Lancaster Farnser.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

where a cure for Catarrh is called for, and
consider that we are doing the public q
service by making its virtues known to
those afflicted with this loethsome disease,
for which it is in most instances a perfect
cure. PECK Bros, Druggists, Grand Rap
ids, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

-Panoramas are the rage in Paris.
This reminds us of the pious but green
farmers daughter in Orange County
who asked a city visitor if a panorama
was anything like q donation party
N. Y. Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09
The Little Model Republic.

VALPARAISO, CHILL-Senor Ricardo Stu
ven, leading commission merchant of this
city, after having exhausted all other reme-
dies has been completely cured of rheuma-
tism by the use of st. Jacobs Oil, the great
pain-banisher. He makes this public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

II you feel dull. drowsy, debilitatei, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes bad. poor
appetite, tongue coated, you are suffering
from torpid liver, or " biliousness." Moth
ing will cure you so speedily and perma-
nently as DIR. Pierce's "Golden Medical
Discovery" By all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

= A BALTIMORE woman by the name OF
Charity struck her husband over the head
and nearly killed him. THIS lit lie domes-
tic episode removes all doubts as to ths
place where charity begins.-N T.
Graphic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

= !" 'YoU,RE guided too much by others
opinions,' said Mrs. Fogg to her lord; ''for
my part, l believe in having little mind
of my own" "And you've got it," was
: the brutal remark of Fogg, as he put on his
chat to go out.-Boston Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

In st. Louis one day recently it was Sc
dark at noon that the people could not see
TO read An fll-natured wag said that q
Chicago girl was passing over the city in Z
balloon.--N. T. Nail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

HAVE known and watched the use Of
Swift's Specific Is. S. 81 for over fifty
years, and never have known or heard OF
its failure to cure any case OF Blood Poison
when properly taken.
II. L. DENNARD, Perry, Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

SATURDAY always reminds one of the
wooden thing shoemakers use when they
make sick folks shoes. Its the last of the
weak.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

Haie's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Always cures a cough, cold or influenza.
Pixies toothache drops cure In one minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

I" NOTICE the members of the Tole 10
Ball Club are little Wild" said a young
sport. They ought Toledo Differed
life," was the reply.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

In affiicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isase
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it $50
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

A GAsrRoNoMIcAL man writes that cheese
and winter are associated in idea. Well,
cheese and winter are alike in this-that
you can never tell how mild they are
until you have had taste Of them.-M +.
Herald
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

CLUrsvn.LE, ALA.-Dr. w. Carter says,
I" have used Browns Iron Bitters in my
own family for indigestion with great
benefitv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

RUsHaoRE, O.-Dr. A. Page says: al
have prescribed Browns Iron Bitters in
several instances, and in each case obtained
good results"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

A DAYTON (O.) man put pistol ball in
may not digest yeti Pittsburgh Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

'sDID she walk into the river with suicid
al intenty" was asked by the Coroner of a
Pittsburgh witness. "No, sir; she did not
The woman was alone when she drowned y
was the prompt feply.-Pittsburyh Tsle
graph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

IL SUCCESS be the true tess OF merit, It Is
settled fact that Broicn's Bronchial
Ir0ches" have no equal for the prompt re-
lief of Coughs, Colds, and Tnroat troubles.
Sold only IN 5oxes. Price 25 cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

In cough disturbs your sleep, take Piso's
Cure for Consumption and rest well.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

IT is doubtless owing to our being made
of clay that we are SO easily "broke."-
Rochester Post Express.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

= THE Toronto Globe chronicles the death
of q man who had s'gone completely to the
dogs." Hounded to death, as IL were.-
Buffalo Cypress.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

THE man with the single English eye
glass looks as If he had pain in his eye.
fore pres ntsa singular spectacle.-Somer-
cille Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR cows are now the
fashionable craze. just our luck. We
have barn.-Philadelphia Call.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

HAVE been using Swift's Specific Is. s.
81 and find it TO be the best remedy of the
kind that have ever been able to get, and
have tried them all.
JOHN FISCHER, Sd q. 8. Cavalry.
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PIoueer Hi.tory Of AmerIca.

7. ALTHOUGH the lower animals can not talk
they are nearly all tail-bearers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

| The dark ages-a woman's between twen-
ty-five and sixty.-Bnrlington Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

THE downward path--The one with q
banana-skin on it.-Chicago Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

; THE proper treatment for fallen fenc,
Picket up.-1Re Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

This splendid volume Of 1892 pages
crowded with elegant and striking full
page illustrations has just been issued by
Jones Bros. & Co., St.Louis, Mo. This ex-
tensive work has connected historical value
As well as thrilling narrative interest. The
author is perspicuous and dramatic writ
or, and carries each recital forward to an
absorbing climax. The hundred engrav-
ings are not only well drawn, but are full
of thought, suggestion and feeling. The
work IS written in the best, most graphic,
historical style, which, combined with the
intensely interesting facts detailed, will
hold the attention of the reader through
out. No other book on Pioneer Life APP
proaches it in vividness of description,
purity and vigor of style, accuracy of de-
iail and fascination of the DRY. The ex-
cellent introduction by DR.. Ridpath, writ
ten in his proverbially accurate and fasci-
mating manner, lis good contribution to the
volume. The publishers, who are an old and
reliable firm, want agents to recorders for
( the work. Cincinnati Commercial Gdzetfe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

A MAN may not want to buy the cat, but
when he runs 1t out of the pantry he be
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

eases, low fevers and nervous prostration,
and well worthy of trial, is Browns Iron
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

AN important notice-Take air!-Bagale
Express.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

Why is leaky tub like poor rule? Be.
cause it doesn't hold good.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

dyspeptic or constipated, should address,
with two stamps for pamphlet, WoRLD's
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

The Chinese exclusion law has
given an impulse TO Japanese emigra-
6on to California.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

A sr4KzHoLDxa The gridiron-N T.
Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-02-09

cars about six O'Clock last evening, when
three or four bright girls came bouncing
on, the platform of a car already quite full.
4" Oh, dear" exclaimed one, al don't want
to be mashedy |" Nor Iv' shouted the 9th.
ers. And so, taking the hint, all the Smash.
ers" stood aside.-N. Y. Nelcs.
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QU1cK at figures-The dancing MASTER
roston Bulletin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
LIST Edition.
THE CLOSE CONTEST,
NEW YORK PROBABLY DEMO.
CRATIC.
Gov. Cleveland Claims a Plurality Of
1900.
The Republican Committee Say the
Official Count Must Decide.
GOV. HENDRICKS CLAIMS INDIANA,
He Says It Is Democratic By Over
5000.
MICHIGAN PROBABLY REPUB-
LOAN.
He Says It Is Democratic By Over
5000.
MICHIGAN PROBABLY REPUB-
LICAN.
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.

| Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
New YORK, November g.
Hendricks telegraphs this morning that Indiana
is democratic by over three thousand. Gov. Cleve-
land teiegraphs that his plurality in this state,
after conceding every republican claim, is twenty
seven hundred. The republican national commit
tee at nine IN. say that the official count must
settle the result in this state The general opinion
here is that Cleveland and Hendricks are elected
9:45 a. m.-Nearly complete returns up to a. M
give Cleveland three thousand seven hundred and
twenty-eight plurality in this state.
The Tribune still claims that Blaine has carried
the state, but everybody here, including members
OF the republican committee, concede the state to
Cleveland.
Conflicting Claims.
1905 a mL-The Tribune at $50 a. m. bulletins
three thousand plurality for Blaine.
The national republican committee say that If
| an error Of fifteen hundred reported in Queens
county is correct Blaine has the state by. eleven
hundred.
The Evening Journal at Albany has usually cor
rect figures and they give the state to Cleveland
by fourteen hundred and forty plurality.
Both Parties Deceived.
The figures Of the Associated Press and W. q.
Telegraph Co., given out yesterday, are severely
criticised 1t is openly charged that they were in
the interest Of betting men and gamblers, and not
In the interest Of Blaine the truth The fact is
they were computed by man wholly unacquainted
with New York politics. and therefore he deceived
both parties, presumably Enthusiastically
Cleveland's Plurality Said to be 2,221-
The Republican Committee Still
Claims the state.
II a. m.-All returns at this hour give Cleveland
twenty-five hundred and twenty one plurality In
the state.
The republican committee still claims the state
on official count, but it is not admitted generally.
G. W. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
The News in Blaine'S Home.
YESTERDAYS CONFLICTING REPORTS READ TO HI


S1BhUAIS CONFLiCTIN9 hHPOhIS hkAO TO HIN
BY HIS WIFE
An Augusta dispatch from Augusta last night to
the New York Su,. said that MI Blaine did not go
TO bed until O'clock yesterday morning Soon
after O'Clock Mrs Blaine carried the reports up TO
Mr.. Bia1ne and after she had read them to him ne
turned over for another nap. He did not come
down to the lower part Of the house during the
day, as his throat was sore, and he was so hOar5e
that 1t was exceedingly troublesome TO talk. The
dispatches were carried up to him as fast as they
Blaine household owing to the conflicting opinions
about New York. About noon the reports from
New York began to come from all sources. Tele-
grams OF congratulations began to pour in. All day
the telephone bell in the hall near the library Was
kept ringing Tor calls from friends in Augusta and
neighbor ng towns. Postmaster Manley was at the
telephone nearly all day answering demands for
news. When the reports from New York became
quite positive some OF the Augusta friends, VINO
were sitting down upon regular powder mine Of
enthusiasm, would ask If the news was positive
enough for them 10 "break loose"
"NO," Manley would answer, ''don't you do one
luteiy sure You Will have time enough to shout. "
The most demOralized member OF the Blaine
household was black Frederick, one OF the old
house servants. He sat up all last night. He had
vowed t.at he would not eat or sleep until MIR.
Blaine was elected. He stood about with eyes and
ears open, hoping to get chance later In the day
TO eat, at least, without breaking his VOW. Those
who showed the most interest were Miss Margaret
Blaine and her little sister Lizzie. The two were
never far away ff0m the telegraph instrument
Walker ana Emmons Blaine took the news after
the fashion OF men Of the world, and scanned the
reports without much show OF excitement Mrs.
Blaine was uneasy and anxious, but she showed
splendid self-control although she could not help
saying that no glory or power could compensate
one Tor the anxious trials OF presidential cam
paign. Mr.. Blaine was the cool and confident one.
The later reports SO cleared up the situation that
he was able TO relax at his ease. At six O'Clock o
dispatch was received from Cyrus w. Field. saying
that New York was surely republican by anywhere
from 5000 TO 1900 majority. All OF the north
western and western states were reported all right
with the exception or Indiana. Then came in the
report that West Virginia was surely republican
IL was upon this cheering news that the Blaine
family sat down to dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
~ Associated Press.
NEW YORK.
Both National Committees Still Claim
the state


the State.
NEW YORK, November 6-The rooms of the dem.
ocratic national committee to-day were crowded
with politicians The latest estimate made by
Messrs. Gorlnan, Jonas and Smaley, OF that com.
mttee, In regard TO Clevelands majority in this
state, shows IL 10 be about 32o0. Iney think ii
may run up TO 1900 The republican national COM
mltteenen are reticent, but they claim That Blaine
viii carry the state by small majority.
Blaine'S Plurality in l.Sl2 Districts
5s.3SS-A Democratic Gain of 14,6i6.
NEW YORK. November eighteen hundred and
twelve districts In New York state outside the
cities OF New York and Brooklyn give Blaine
3a6,55O. Cleveland 339,l62 Butter 1885, St John
2o,2fS Net democratic gain l46l6.
Official Vote of Saratoga County.
TROY, N. Y, November 6-The Official vote OF
Saratoga county gives Blaine S.lO6 Cleveland 79s
st. John 425 Butler 81. For Congress, West (rep)
1920, Wemrle (dem.) GIGS, Hubbel pro) 297.
The ssTribune'' Still Insists That Blaine
is Elected.
NEW YORK, November 6.-The report that the
New York Tribune comedies New York state to
Cleveland is officially denied On the contrary the
tribune claims that the state will give Blaine fair
plurality when all the returns are In, and that
Blaine Is elected President
Official Vote Of Cayuga County.
AUBURN, n. Y, November 6.-The official vote OF
Cayuga county gives Blaine 9,205, Cleveland ,O4l,
Butler $50, st. John 5S2.
Official Vote Of Warren County.
CALDWELL, N. T., November 6.-The official vote
OF Warren county is as follows Cleveland 2,79a,
Blaine 3,577, Butler l79, St. John I2a.
1922 Election Districts Heard From.
NEW YORK, November 6.-lSH election districts
in New York state, outside the cities OF New York
and Brooklyn. give Blaine 39S6l2; Cleveland,
34O9s7; Butler 10 7s9; St John, 2o.s7l. Net demo-
cratic gain, l4,S4a
1,S4s Districts I'm.
NEW YORK, November 6.-1,S47 election districts
In New York state outside the cities of New York
and Brooklyn give Blaine 40l 7S9, Cleveland S43 az
14,90h These twenty districts are from Delaware
county, which have Just furnished official their
votes These twenty districts had not previously
reported.
Ulster and Cortland Counties, Com.
plete.
RoNDouT, N. T., November 6-Ulster county
complete, gives Blaine 90 majority.
CORTLAND, N. Y, November 6.-Cortland county,
Official Is as follows Blaine, 4042 Cleveland, IT'S
Butler, liz; St John, E5
Schuyler, Suffolk and Oaeida COum.
ties.
WATKINS, n. T., November 6-Schuyler county
St John 1854
cdal majority In Suffolk county is $50
UTICA, N. Y, November 6-OLeida county official
gives Cleveland $40, Blaine 1879, St John $50,
Butler 186; scattering 2 Cleveland's plurality Is
1,S5S Election Districts In.
NEW YORK, November 6-1,656 election districts
In New York state outside OF the city OF New York
and Brooklyn give Blaine 40e 621, Cleveland 350es
Butler l0.6so 81 John 2o.7lQ Net democratic gain
l6,0a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06

JOHN L. SULIIvAN-LAPLIN MATCH.-J0hn L Sui
Ivan, who Is TO meet I'M. Latin at Madison Square
Garden, New York, on Monday night next In O four
round glove contest under the Marquis OF Queens
training under the car. Of Patsy Shepherd He
appears TO be in ne condition, and expresses him.
self as being sure OF winning the match. Under
messed by Patrick Sheedy for Sullivan and Billy
Edwards for Latin, it is provided that the winner
shall receive the entire net receipt and should the
the referee shall decide which OF the pugiltst has
the best OF the contest up the time OF nterfer-
ence Lann Is still steadily working at Amltyville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
MICHIGAN,

ssNO Doubt that the State has Gone Re.
pubiican''-Fsut the Other Side Still
Claim the Victory.
DETROIT MICH, November $3.50 a. m.-There is
no 'oubt now that the republicans have elected
their state and electoral tickets The Free Press.
dem, stln claims the victory, but by a very small
plurality. The upper peninsula reports largely in
creased majorties for the republican ticket which
overcomes much OF the democratic gains in the
lower peninsula The Post, rep, claims the cleo
ton OF the republican ticket by from 10 900 600
plurality. The exact result in all the congressional
districts Is not yet known. but IL is decided that
the first SIXTH seventh, eighth and tenth elect fu-
sion candidates. while the third, fourth. ninth and
eleventh are republican. The second and fifth are
still claimed by both parties.