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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10
SCHOOL md CHURCH.

The late Countess Bose. of Cassel.
has bequeathed f39,000 to, the Berlin
University for the benefit Of poof<stu.
dents,
The Boston Pilot claims that mo-
where in the world is the Roman Cath
ole Church more foyrishing than in
New England. t}siJcjC
In this age of universal intelligence,
ignorance is crime. IL is a sin and q
shame for man to be either pauper
sor a,cipher.-- Christian Standard.
The Emperor William and EN-,
press Augusta have presented stained
glass window. to. the garrison church at
Torgau, in memory of Martin Luther.
% The grand tabernacle which is-to
be erected in Atlanta, Ga, for the PEI
commodation of people who are not
regular church goers, is expected to
cost 800, 900, of which s., 600 has been
subscribed by Senator Brown. .,ts =
The Presbyterian churches among
the Freedmen id the South Humber
1872, with q membership Of . IL, 1858.
They are steadily advancing towardi
Iself-support, having raised 800, 1886. OF
during the past year, an increase OF
$1,000 over the previous year. y.
Herald. S..,> sti3foi- -fism 5ssr
1.-THE school books now m ade with
thin and highly glazed paper should re-
ceive the attention of some authority"
says the boston Transcript, IF the
eyes of the. rising generation are worth
saving. The reflection from the glazed
surface and the transparency are
equally bad for the sight" IA s.
Some years ago, when the Roman
Catholic Church in this place was re-
paired the society was poor, and note
was given. in part payment. The note
was unpaid, and the. wears going by
was ,eutlawed, Some time .afterward
Rev. Mr.. Corey met the contractor
and asked if M6 note had been paid.
''No." replied the. contractor, land 1T
is now outlawed." 'sOutlawedr ex-
claimed the PRIEST; can honest debt
outlSwed with an honest man and
Christian? never heard of such a
thing. It shall be paid" And the
note was paid. - Newport fRsd.1 Aer-
curry -~--
'.;'--sIf English composition is to be
taught in the schools it should be taught
with other ends in~yiew than mere
grammatical correctness in expression.
The teacher should closely watch for
any indications of original style or tails
ent for color. If one will note the coll
umns of the press it will be found that
those writers whose efforts tend to pop
ularize the papers and magazines are
those who infise distinctive individu-
atty into their work. The reader par
dons much for the sake of uniqueness.
The Century. { ,
Zone March day." said the vener-
able Methodist divine. Bishop Pierce, of
Georgia, II rode ten miles through;
drenching rain to Flatrock Chapel.
only to find two persons there. man
and boy. After waiting a few min
utes / said: we might as we'll leave
here, asthere will be no congregation
But the man quietly responded:
Through five miles of pelting rain /
have come to hear preaching l saw,
my duty, and replied: You are right.
You are entitled to it. For one hour
l addressed my little congregation, and
was never listened to with more atten-
ton. "-Every Other Saturday. sA ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

A party Of men stood on q street cor.
nef watching an old leather pookefEbooh
thai lav on the sidewalk. The men
wore waiting 20, see some one come
along and pick it up and throw it down
again. A drummer smiled when he
saw it, stopped and ioined the crowd.
Here comes IA old negro,u said the
drummer. I'VE viii have some fun. ;,
The old negro stopped, looked at the
pocketrbook, looked around and said:
Peers dat some generman hab los
his pocket book" e
No one replied. "Well,n said tho
old man. ..es no pusson peers ter own
hit. blebe I'll take hit myself
The men began to smile. The old
fellow took up the pocket book, opened
1t and took out two twenty dollar gold
Pieceg while tho agsntlen1eu,s instead Of
laughing. stared in astonishment.
wall, fore de Lawdr' exclaimed
tho old negro, putting the money into
his pocket ''Folks in dis town is rot
so much money dat da filings it 'ro1ns
de street. Er man fms so much eol'
dat he almos' thinks dat he's in de New
Jerusalum. "--Arkonsaso Zraueler.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

An English firm has begun the
manufacture of casks and barrels of
steel. They are lighter than wood and
more durable. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

The falling of in law suits in Phila-
delphia has declined at least fifty per
cent within the pAst tsa yeArss, AZ .
coosequenoe there II b psnic4imonp the
iawyers. the stsgnati6n' affecting all
branches of the profession. from the
heads Of the bar to the police lawyers.
philadelphia Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10
s'YES.''

"YES." ~ = +,
A little rain,
The sun again,
A shadow;
A summer day,
Some new-mown hay,
A meadow.
A girlish face,
A uatchless grace. -
And beauty;
We spend the day .sf
In making hay
Sweet duty. 20
Some fading flowers,
Some happy hours.
f, But fieeting.
A week of rain,
And then again
A meeting.
One quick shy look,
A ripping brook.
Some clover;
A sky of gold.
The story old,
A lover. ta
A fair sweet maid, fl1a;,
p F- A short word said;
What IL it?
i try my fate. tif ta
tfs go j. And not too late
To miss 1t. tt
The years have gone,
And still loves on atR5 .l
That lover:
He loves always. e
As days and days
Pass over.
A loving wife,
A long, long life
Together, 4ift 81. n.
~ Have made him bless
That shy sweet Eyes" sl
lti Forever ~. ..,re.,
MORO c. Usher. in Chambers Journal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

opportunity was offered for the transaction OF
business in regular order, and he could see no
reason for stampeding the House in favor of a
particular bill, even if it was bill which would
receive the support of the Republican party now,
as it had in the past. There public
exigency that demanded such vociferous dis
play OF patriotism as was now exhibited by gen.
tlemen who were opposed to it last session.
Mr. Findlay inquired as to the length Of time
which the Republicans wished for debate
Mr. Reed said that the regular course was for
the bill to be referred to a committee SO the bill
did not come up.
might be call CT States for introducing of bills,
but objection was made
Mr.. Hammond, OF Georgia, introduced a bill
to authorize the withdrawal from warehouse,
without payment of tax. of alcohol and other
spirits for In the manufacture of drugs and
chemicals.
Mr.. Browne, of Indiana introduced the follow
ing: Referring to the President the controversy
between the United States and Venezuela, in re-
spect to the award Of 1868; granting pensions to
soldiers of the Mexican war; increasing the pen
sions of survivors of the war of 1912; granting
arrears of pensions to persons pensioned by spe-
cial act
Mr.. Tucker, of Virginia, asked consent for the
passage of a bill authorizing the Attorney gen.
eral to employ additional clerical force to
transact the business relative to the French
spoliation claim, but Mr.. Boutelle, of Maine, OBJ
jected. The House then. at Ills p. NJ, ad
journed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
ANTI-CHINESE LEGISLATION.
A Case on Which the Supreme Court of the
United States Will Be Asked to Pass.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec. 19-The case of
jug All Lung. appeal from the United States
District Court to the United States Circuit Court,
was submitted by Judge Sawyer this afternoon.
Lung was formerly resident of this country,
but left for China, after having obtained
return certificate which he claimed was
stolen from him in China. Subsequently he re-
turned here and writ of habeas corpus was
sued out in his behalf in the United States Dis
trict Court. The District Attorney interviewed
on behalf of the United States, and denied the
jurisdiction of the court OH three grounds: First
that the Chinaman was not restrained of his
liberty, because he could go anywhere
in the world, except to the United States;
second, that all such cases come under the
jurisdiction of the post collector; third tn at
secondary evidence relative to the Chinamans
prior residence was inadmissible when the law
prescribed his certificate as the sole means of
Identification. The plea was overruled by United
States District Judge Hoffman, and Judge
Sawyer to-day affirmed the Judgment of the
lower court He concluded tho decision by say
ing:
In order to present all these questions, and
obtain ruling on them, | shall sustain the de-
cision of Judge Hoffman, and let the case go to
the Supreme Court on these points"
Districtattorney Hilbert Immediately gave
notice of an appeal. This is a case on which
much Congressional nti-Chinese legislation will
depend, and hence it is considered of great i'm
pOrtance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

gallery he cast mysterious chances about and
looked anything but what the country has pict-
ured in the poet and story writer
You cannot come in here" exclaimed the
door-keeper.
Mr. Miller, who is modest man. blushed a
deep scarlet to his and stepped back abashed.
Some one saw him, and informed the door keep
er who he was, vouched for him, and he was ad-
mitted.
After Mr.. Miller had entered the reporters
gallery gentleman said to me:
"Mr. Miller has met with quite setback in
his literary work of late. He wrote novel of
considerable length and polished it up in his best
style and disposed of it to publisher. few
weeks ago. believing, as he did so, that it would
be the greatest take he had ever composed. He
intended it to be his masterpiece But Mr..
Miller built where he knew not. He took as his
hero the late William Fl. Vanderbilt, under an
assumed name. With all his power he pictured
Vanderbilts great influence, the way he swayed
commerce. finance. and the world then closes
up having him die suddenly, and depicted the
great crash in stock and money markets. You
see Mr.. Vanderbilt did die suddenly. a few days
ago. and the whole book was declared worthless
by the publisher. Miller probably lost fortune;
but it is not likely that he will ever take living
hero for character that must exist while his
hook sells y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
General and Personal.
Srecia1 IN the India n nolia JournaI

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-Representatives Johnston
and Browne will spend the holidays at their Indiana
homes the former leaving here Monday and the
latter tomorrow. When Mr.. Johnston returns his
family will be with him. His daughter will enter
school here.
Ex-senator Mcdonald intends remaining here until
sometime next week.
r. S. Taylor, of Fort Wayne, is at the Ebbitt.
Max B. Fisher and wife, of Fort Wayne, and Scott
Weber, of Bedford, are here
Miss Mita, daughter of Major Steele, arrived here
to-day, to spend the holidays with her parents.
Major Steele introduced in the House, to-day petit.
ton. signed by large number of citizens of Wabash
asking for the passage of law to pension all officers
soldiers and sailors who served in the army navy or
marine corps of the United States for period not
less than sixty days, between March 4, 1861 and
July l, 1865. and who honorably discharged
at the rate of So month during the remainder of
their lives, and raising the pension of those re-
ceiving less than that amount to So per month, no
further proof of disability being required.
MIR. Holman INTRODUCED a duplicate of petition
presented few days ago in the Senate by Mr. Voor-
hees, to pay w. 4. Calf & Co., of Aurora, $40 662
txxes. alleged to have been illegally collected dis
titled spirits He also presented petition of Henry
w. Smith, surviving partner of u Il. q j. w. Calf g
Co., of Aurora, the same subject
Representative lowering to-day presented petition
in the House of Representatives by Colonel David P.
Huzzey, of the Third Massachusetts Cavalry. and
sixty other survivors of the storming column known
the fororn hope, organized for the assault upon
Port Hudson La, June rs, 1868, praying Congress
to grant them medals as promised in the order of
General Banks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
And Adds that When He Has a Plan to An
nounce to the Public He Will Do So
on His Own Responsibility.
A Noticeable Improvement in the Health
of Germany's Aged Emperor.
Prince Bismarck Suffering from Inflamed
Veins, and Unable to Stand on His Feet
Frightful Loss of Lifein Siberia.
GLADSTONE'S ATTITUDE.
When He Has Plan to Announce the Public
Will Be Duly informed.

When He Has Plan to Announce the Public
Will Be Duly informed.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The following dispatch
from Mr. Gladstone has been received by the
Cable News Company, dated Hawarden:
IF should at any time have any plan or in
tention to announce on the question of Irish
government, it will be done publicly and my
own responsibility. not by anonymous declara-
ton. My political friends assured that l re-
member my obligations to them, and they may
safely understand that l am bound to none of
the ideas regarding home rule for Ireland recon-
mended in my name VIM. E. GLADSTONE"
In response to request for his opinion of the
homerule proposals, the Earl of Derby, who
was member of Mr.. Gladstone's Cabinet, writes
that the original plan for the establishment of
homerule in Ireland has been materially modi-
fed by subsequent statements. and it is there
fore impossible for him to express an opinion on
the subject.
RI Hon William E. Forster, former
~ Secretary for Ireland, writes: "We
may now be allowed to see the
scheme, but until it is made public cannot give
an opinion on an unauthorized statement of
Gladstone's views, which Mr.. Gladstone himself
has denied. myself am too ill to enter into a
discussion of the Irish question"
Mr.. John Richmond. in an interview, said
that supposing the description of it to be accu
rate, the scheme was fairly satisfactory, and
afforded basis of settlement by mutual conces
sions. He could not say more before consulting
the leaders of his party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
NOT ENOUGH HUSBAND.
Mr.. PoffiDger's Unsuccessful Attempt at Legal
and Illegal MatrimOny-A Peculiar Case.

CLEVELAND, O.. Dec. 23.-A peculiar and
dramatic scene was witnessed in the Probate
Court to-day. Two years ago F. X. Poffinger
left his home in Bavaria to seek his fortune in
America He left behind an affianced wife,
Marie Epp by whom he had two children. He
loved her, and promised to send for her as soon
AS he could provide home. In New York.
Franz met Jennie Thoemoehlin. whom he mar
red. The pair came to Ohio, and went to live
in Toledo Two months ago, at his wife's solicit
tation. Franz sent for Marie Epp and
his two children. They came on the first
steamer. and in due time they reached Toledo
When Marie Epp learned of the marriage she
almost went wild, and Franz and his wife were
equally cast down. Franz, to adjust matters.
bought twenty acres of land near Toledo and
the whole family attempted to dwell together in
peace. but to no avail. They drfted into Cleve
land to-day, and asked all the city officials high
and low to help them out of the dilemma. They
were referred from one officer to another, until
they brought up in the Probate Court Franz
offered the wronged woman the Toledo farm
but size at first refused it, saying that marriage
alone could heal the matter. Later on she alf
agreed to accept it. and the trio will pass Sun
day here and fix their differences if they can.
Both women are intelligent and quite good
looking
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
The President Embarrassed.

Washington Special.
The President placed in embarrassing posi-
ton by very amusing turn which was given to an
interview held with Mr.. Robert Lowry, of Iowa, ex-
receiver of the Huron, OAK, land Office. Mr.. Lowry
had called upon the President with two congressman,
and in speaking of Western land matters had con-
graduated him upon the vigorous course he
had pursued with respect to the cattlemen who had
violated the land laws. The President entered enthu-
sasticaly into this subject and seemed well pleased
that his acceptable in the West He stated
that the cattemen had represented to him that they
would be subjected to great loss if they removed
speedily, and he did not want to force
them to loss. Mr.. Lowry added that there
act of the President however,
which he could not approve. which was
the removal of Robert Lowry from the position of
receiver of the land Office without moments no.
tice He had filled the Office for fifteen months had
never been absent from his desk hour and had
ceved and properly accounted for So 900 900 of the
public money. The President seemed much embar-
raised at this turn of the conversation and could only
add that changes of that sort sometimes happened
without his knowledge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
THE SENATE AND HOUSE.
Business Practically Suspended Until After
the Holiday Recess.

Business Practically Suspended Until After
the Holiday Recess.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec 19.-Congress has practi
cally adjourned for the holidays Both houses
are to meet on Monday. but there can be little
nothing done. In the Senate, Mr. Harrison
intends replying to Senator Vest on the Dakota
question, and then an adjournment into the
next year will be taken. The House will have
of bills, joint resolutions. ETC., and that
body will also take recess till about Jan. 6.
Mr.. Findlav, of Maryland, who has charge Of
the presidential succession bill which passed the
Senate the other day, says he will not try to
have the rules suspended OF Monday for the pas
sage of that measure. Mr.. Reed, of Maine
leader OF the minority, says the succession bill
must be referred to q committee, as it will
have to be amended before it can
pass. The bill In it's present shape pro-
vides tina, the Secretary of State, or
any Cabinet officer under him. who may succeed
to the presidency. can serve out the time,
whereas it will be demanded that the bill be SO
amended that an election must be called within
sixty days after Cabinet officer succeeds, and
a President elected. There will likely be long
and heated discussion over this bill in January
The call of the House, to be begun on Monday,
will occupy about two days, unless suspended.
The House committees will not be announced
till the meeting in January. Tonight senators
and representatives are leaving the city in every
direction for their homes. Some are predicting
that there may not be quorum of the Senate
when that body meets on Monday and that the
attendance In the House will greatly diminish.
Santa Claus seems to have more attractions at
mis- writing for statesmen than Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
A. q. II. w. Dispute SettIed

Dies MONIES. Ia, Dec. ia longpending dispute
between the two branches of the Order of United
Workmen has been decided by the Supreme Court of
the State The order was divided on the question of
paying death losses outside of the State The object
ing Workmen organized grand lodge known the
State Grand Lodge while the other side retained al
legance to the Supreme Grand Lodge Each side
claimed the of A. o. U. W., and the franchises
of the order in Iowa Suit brought
by, the Supreme Lodge of Afiliaton to COM
pei the State Grand Lodge to surrender
the and property and cease exercising
the functions of the order. This was heard before
Judge UT, at Waterloo, who decided in favor of the
Supreme Lodge. The defense appealed to the Su-
preme Court where Judge Utts decision set aside
and judgment rendered in favor of the State
Grand Lodge. Counsel for the Supreme Grand Lodge
then filed motion for rehearing, which the court
has refused holding heretofore that the order is
insurance organization and not a fraternity that
the Supreme Lodge is citizen of Kentucky and must
make the necessary deposit with the State Auditor if
it does business in Iowa and that the State Lodge is
entitled to the name of Workmen in the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
HENDERSON AND HAZEN.

The Present and Would-Be Third Assistant
Postmaster-General.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-It is reported at the
Capitol, this afternoon, that President Cleveland
had informed Senator Voorhees, that Third AS
sstant Postmaster-gen Hazen would be re-
moved to-day. or would tender his resignation,
and that it was probable Eb Henderson would
at once be appoin ted in his place. 1t further
stated that a meeting of the Democratic mem-
bers from Indiana had just been held to formu-
late movement to Be made upon Postmaster
general Villas to bring about Hendersons
appointment. These reports caused considerable
agitation in Hoosier circles, and were generally
credited. This evenings Critic prints the fol-
lowing, however, anent the plausbility of these
rumors:
'It is stated upon excellent authority that the
President told Governor Gray, of Indiana, who
called upon him to urge the appointment of Ed
Henderson as Third Assistant Postmaster gen.
eral, that he had no idea, at the present time of
removing A. d. Hazen from that position 1t is
an open secret that the President most
favorably impressed with General Hazen when
he called that gentleman to the White House to
consult him in regard to postal matters treated Of
in his message and if any one is curious as to
what Colonel Villas thinks of his third assistant,
that curiosity can be gratifed by glancing at the
very complimentary manner in which he refers
to that assistant in his annual report to Con-
gress."
Mr.. Henderson stated to the Journal CORE
spondent tonight, that Senator Voorhees,, ex-
Senator Mcdonald and Representative Bynum
called upon Postmaster-general Villas to-day in
his behalf, and presented his claims and fitness
for the place, but they were given no positive
encouragement Mr.. Henderson believes, how
ever. that he will soon raceiYa the apnontmant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
MURDER AT MOUNT VERNON.
Robert Dunn Killed by Negro Desperate
Threats of Lynching the Murderer.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
MT VERNON, Ind, Dec l9-An unprovoked
murder was committed here at o'clock to.
night, III which a negro desperate, Mels Burr.
shot and killed prominent farmer named
Robert Dunn. The murder took place at the
saloon of M. Waller, near the L. & n. depot
Burr was drinking heavily, and becoming
enraged at the proprietor of the saloon, drew
revolver and began firing. One of the shots
struck Dunn, killing him instantly. Burr
started to run, but captured by the
marshal. who succeeded in getting him
into jail A mob of nearly $50 men
at once assembled, and at this writ
ing-u P. NJ. are surrounding the JAIL
yelling, Hang him! Hang him we will" The
Jail is now heavily guarded. and an assault is
expected every moment
1:30 A. MAJ this hour all is comparatively
quiet though people are on the streets.
and considerable comment regarding the
murder is being made. Sheriff Hayes
has succeeded in placing extra guards inside the
JAIL and is prepared for successful resistance;
but lack of a leader seems to preclude posi-
bility of a hanging tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
THE FIRE RECORD.

Burning Of Hawkes. Brothers Warehouse and
Other Buildings at Goshen.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELKHART, Ind, Dec. ia destructive fire oc-
CURED at an early hour this morning at Goshen,
the warehouse of Hawks Bros & Co. being de-
stroyed with all its contents. A dwelling house
and three barns were also burned. The loss is
fully $l5 OO0 with an insurance of Sc, O00
The Journals Goshen correspondent says:
1.-THE loss is estimated at 500, 900. with
So. 600 insurance, $500 being in the
Springfield, O., and 81. 500 in the North
British and Mercantile the balance not be-
ing ascertained at this time. The origin of the
fire is unknown. Fire was also communicated to
one dwelling and two barns. which were de-
stroyed, the combined loss being about 81, 900,
with 5000 insurance"