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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10
Letter fresn Texas lack.

vERNoN. TEXAS, Dec. Is. 1884.
Editor Collar Ckrosicle:
In the "wild west" on the frontier
of Texas, is where your correspond
emit found himself after q Journey OF
three days and nights from his native
heath. One night was spent in Fort
Worth, and one night aud half of .
day were spent in Wichita Falls
The trip from Wichita Falls to Yer
non was made 10 . hack, in about
thirteen hours, including . stop OF
an hour for dinner. Vernon il q
neat little town Of about three hun
dred inhabitants, situated one mile
south Of the Pease river. It is the
county seat of Wilbarger county. and
has court house. winch looks very
much like the Coliax court house.
The citizens of Vernon use ii like
the Colfaxians use theirs, for religious
services, dances, Christmss trees, etc.
The weather here is very chsngea-
bic. On Christmas day the tempera-
ture was way below the freezing point,
while to-day it is as pleasant ~ a
spring day. The soil has . dark.
rich appearance, and persons here
tell us that corn, oats, millet, wal err
melons, pumpkins and most garden
vegetables, do very we'll; bat ~ yet
there are very few farms in cultiva-
ton, and it IL not positively known
what will or what will not flourish here.
Land is cheap. School land can bs
bought for two dollars per acre. one
thirtieth cash, the balance in thirty
years with interest at Eve per cent
per annum; but the purchaser may
pay the whole amount at the expirs-
ton of three years, and receive Q
patent from the State. The condi-
tons are: tina. the purchaser must
be the head OF . family; that be
must improve the place and live on
it inside of six months; and that he
must continue to reside on it for
three years. The State viii not cell
more than 60 acres 10 one person,
for agricultural purposes bat will
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Near Holly Grove, Shelby county.
Tenn, Miss Mamie Tate was seised
with a.cold which resulted in q vio-
lent coughing and splitting mp o.
about pint Of pos day. DR. B b.
Wright said she would die, and ell
hope vas entirely gone. Mrs. Tbos
Williams induced her to try the
Hungarian Balsam Of Life" and
she 1t once commenced to improve
and soon was entirely cured. Mrs.
Williams desires to make this known
with the hope that others. who are
so unfortunate AZ to become q victim
TO this terrible disease. may be in
duced to take warning and timely
nse this incompatible remedy" 1t
is for esls by all druggist, and 10 pre-
pared BY the Mansfield Medicsl Co..
Memphis, Tenn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

New ORLEAxs. La. Jan. l6es.
The New Yeer came in quietly in
this section. Only few families re-
ceivsd callers, and the small boy with
the tin horn and 6recracker Was CON
spicuously absent; though there was
enough of the latter TO start the FIRE
that burnt out one block of buildings
in the city, ut loss of over $3.50, 600.
Thursday night. Alter the contlnu-
ance of rain and warm weather for
Two weeks, the weather suddenly
changed about midnight of 1884 aud
1885, and the first IL January came
IN cool and brink, forcibIy reminding
one of overcosts. cloaks, hannels and
fires.
Several commissioners to the Ex
position went home to spsnd the hol-
idays. Among them were Gov. Fur
mas of Nebrasks; A. p. Shsrpsteln
of Washington Territory; A. 9. Ds-
vis OF Michigan; A. MrKipxis Of
Dakota; F. ], Haynes Of Yellowstone
National Park art department. Gov
Goldswovthy Of Belize. British Hon.
duras, after . pleasant visit here has
returned homo. G. p. Huntington,
leading railroad owner and man.
ager, between the Atlantic aud Pa
ci6c, was in New ORLEANS this week
Col. G. E. Rollins, general Western
agent for the Stettin Lloyd Ocean
Steamship Co.. aud editor Of the In
surance Argns. Chicago. Was visiting
the Crescent City. accompanied BY
his family, during the past few days
II the Great Eastern does not
come to New Orleans, the old Liberty
Bell of the Keystone State will. Ar
rsngements have been made to let
her ring south Of Mason & Dlxons
(now imaginary line. It will be
escorted by three tried, trne stalwsrt
policemen. The public can view the
century treasured relic as il passes
through half . dozen States to reach
Louisiana.
In the gallery of the government
building, where the colored people
have their exhibit. most beautiful
and artistic display 10 being given,
which shows the progress Of this race
is very encouraging. There in much
originality OF design and finish and
great credit is due them for The in
terest they have taken in their de-
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mo. 9.


II you take up trade push it to
perfection. As an apprentice be pre-
pared Tor many unpleasant things.
To begin at the foot means more or
lens drndgsry. Your inexperience
will provoke ridicule. contempt and
sometimes sbuse. B~cense you are
boy any man IN the shop may feel
free to order you about. Be obsti-
nate, sulky and dilatory aud hone OF
them viii care how long It takes yoa
to reach . higher round in the ladder.
Be cheerful. obligipg and civil aud
you win find every man ready aud
willing to speak good word for you
and help along your skill.
When you have become finished
workman bear in mind the we'll worn
bat truthful maxim that . rolling
stone gathers DO moss. Steady work
ct fair wages u what piles up the
dollsra A large share of our work.
ing men are ever ready to listen 10
the glowing accounts Of the high
wages paid somewhere else, and they
spend . good portion of the year
looking for the place. Next to being
settled in your mind be economical.
One Of the chief canses for dissatis-
faction among mechanics and labor
ess syringe iron the lack of good
management and the fact that SO
msny Of them arc spendthrifts. In
every city in the land . large pro-
portion Of working men chew or
smoks or drink. Their tobacco in-
jures the kystem and robs the wallet.
Drinks could bstter be replaced by
cold water. Two dollars per week
are taken to maintain injurious and
selfish habits. and yet those who
squander the most are loudest in
their complaint Of hard times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

From among the many testimonials
received we select the following writ
ten by j. Il Carter, . resident Of
Phelps Co.. No.. who says. Il have
used Sherman's Prickly Ash Bitters
to tho best advantage, and can hon.
sstly testify that it has done myself
and family an immense good, and
from my experience recommend it
highly to all sufferers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

cell lesa Railroad lands can be
bought for 81 SO per acre, one-6fth
cash, the balance IN Eve years time
with interest at seven per cent, with
out any conditions.
Owing to the high price of lumber.
people usually live in small houses,
or build dug-outs. A dug-out IL =
hole in the ground with roof over
it. The roof are nsuslly made Of
dit, though sometimes shingles or
plsnks are used. They are said to
be quite comfortable for winter use,
but rather warm for summer. This
is great stock country at present,
bat the "nesters." az the COW boys
call settlers. are coming in rapidly,
and are crowding ont the ranchmeD.
There are now q great many sheep
and cattle raised here, some in pas
lures. and some on free grass.
About half way between Wichita
Falls and Vernon . man has . flock
of about Eve hundred gosts. He has
thirteen Angoras and . good many
half breeds. Some of the Grant
parish boys ought to come out and
start goat ranch, - this is . good
country for that variety OF stock.
Water can be obtained at . depth
of from fifteen to thirty feet: In
some places it is very good; in others
il. is SO impregnated with mineral
salts, etc, that it cannot be used.
As / sit here writing. I hear the
wolves bowling without, which is not
. very pleasant sound. though not
particularly unpleasant, ~ they are
very wild and. will not come near =
hnman being. IguesS however. that
they would be destructive on sheep.
hogs or poultry, should such stock
be left in an unprotected place, away
from the residence of the owner.
Wild cats also abound, one which
measured three and . half feet in
length having been killed recently in
this neighborhood Yours truly,
TEXAS JACK No. 2.
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The Alexandria Town Talk has
ceased to be q daily, and win be
Published tri-weekly hereafter. The
Democrat says its confrefe has 'pe-
tered out" Cons. come, neighbors,
you are now in the same boat. and
you should try weekly to give your
readers the best you have n the shop.
and not take up your time and space
to say spiteful things Of each other.
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Mn. Henry Ella 600 Scott sffee&,
lGilvsukee, Wisconsin. writes: sDa. s.
=. HARrMAn & CO. CoLUlGDus, o.: lam
induced By . senee of duty to the suffering
10 mahsa brief sfatement Of your remark
able cuFe a myself was Z most miser-
able SUFFERER from the various annoying
and distzensing diooooDof delicate persons,
which camsd M = - confined to my
- for log tinne, being too weak 10
evon bear NY weight upon ny feet. !
~ treated ~ the most reputable physi-
clans Ia ouf ely, each and all saying they
could Do nothing 6or me. had given up
al hopes Clever being well. In this con-
dition began 10 take your NANAxxu
and RD8uuA, and / am most happy to
cay in three months l wes perfecfIy well
-entisely cured, without any appliances
o. support a. any kind"
Mr.. G. "A. proehI, New portaTe, Sum-
NIT County, Ohio. Writes: my wife
has been sick for about Eve years. In the
drst place the doctor called 4 leucorrhea,
and treated Il about one year, and she
grew worse, and turned to liberation Of
the womb, and Vas treated for that two
yeass, bat che grew worse and the doctor
gave her up. Then employed DR.. Un-
0erwood, ore u The best doctors Of Akron,
but under his treatment she grew worse.
She was parsly1ed; she had lost al Of the
sense Of feeling and her eyesight. She
could not walk for nearly two years.
About six months ego Underwood gave
her up. She tried your PERuxA. She
has taken three bottles, and Il did more
good than any other medicine. The pa
0>0s->1. - 49, Ia -. - Z
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

Ye local had occasion TO cross the
bridge recently built over Saddle
bayou. on the Alexandria and VIM
field road, last week, and was pleased
to find it neat substantial structure,
in fact frst-class bridge Of its kind.
The travelling public will have q bet
ter opinion Of the Grant parish an.
thorities than they used to have, when
they have occasion to cross that ugly
DOGGY stream. 1t needs to be well
''saddled. WINFIELD Sentinel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

Rowell & Hickcox, Boston, Mass.
are American agents for Isaac Pit
mans shorthand books which they
cell at English prices. 48 cents will
buy the four books required for
learning the principles of the system
and are designed for self instruction.
This firm can supply the text books
of any system at publishers prices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-01-10

The Express has been moved,
''lock, stock and barrel" form Alex
andris to Pinsville, and it is said will
be Published in the latter town here.
after. We Express our well-wishes.
and hope it may flourish a. . tree
planted BY the river of Waters.
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manstjsId Female College.
188485.

The Fall Term begins September 10th.
lisa. TIE best teachers that can be found
are EN- ployed in the Literary, Music and
Art parinlents Terms ~ reasonable -
can he made. Fer further information APP
ply to the Prs<sleat =. NJ GRACE,
sAlm Asnxf3s1s1 La
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D0i7c send sax csnts for postage. and
n I NIT receive free = costly boz Of goods
" hlcb VIII help ALL OF either sex, 70 more mon
ey rlgat away tnan anything else in this world.
FORTUNES await the workers absolutely sure. Al
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

What the Halt. Breeds Want.

Toronto Mail Tire haif-breeis in the
st. Laurent district complain that the
dominion has treated them badly, and
we think it has. Under the Manitoba
act Of 1870 each half-breed born In that
province before July l ofthat year was
granted 2i0 acres Of land free, in salts
faction ef what may be termed the half
breed title. But beyond the confines of
Manitoba lay a few half.breed settle
ments, for the inhabitants Of which no
provision was then made; nor, indeed,
was any demanded at the time. st.
Laurent, one of these. was established
as long ago as 1852, and is a fairly pros
porous place. The first demand for
consideration was preferred by the
c~olonists ten years ago, when they ask
ed to be placed on the same footing as
regards free homesteads as the Metis Of
Manitoba. Later on, when the domin-
ion surveyors appeared in the country,
= fresh grievance sprung up. The half
breeds, as was the French custom, had
settled along the rivers, each farm hav-
ing = narrow water frontage. and ex
tending far back in the form of a long
psralelogram. The surveyors were, Of
course, compelled to destroy this ar
rangement OF the holdings, and the PEG.
ple earnestly protested aEainst 1t. They
also renewed their claim for grants of
240 acres ,,er a pito aud 6rorr that Jo,,
totffsthe agitation has been maintain
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

ed. Riel's arrival from Montana last
spring giving it the semblance Of a gen.
eral and united movement. The bill Of
rights adopted by the half-breeds at a
public meeting ut st. Laurent in Sep
TENDER demands:
First, the subdivision into provinces
OF the Northwest territories second, the
half-breeds to receive the same grants
and other advantages as the Manitoba
half-breeds; third. patents to he issued
ut once to the ~colonis,s in possession /;
fourth, the sale Of half million acres Of
dominion lands, the proceeds to be ap
piled to the establishment in the half
breed settlement Of schools, hospitals
and such.like institutions, and to the
equipment Of the poorer half.breeds
with seed grain and implements fith,
of swamp land for distribution among
the children Of half breeds during the
next 100 years; sixth, a grant Of at least
81 900 for the m%aintainance Of an insti
tuition to be conducted by the nuns in
each half breed settlement; and seventh.
better provision for the support Of the
Indians.
This last item was inserted by Riel in
order to please Poundmaker, a tribulent
Indian chief, whose band has since
made common cause with the half
breeds. 1t will be observed that the
original claims have assumed fanriful
proportions, Riel's rule being to ask for
than. he is entitled to in order t.
better his chances of getting his due
The half breeds will be well satisfied
however, If they obtain the patents for
the farms which they have been cult.
waiting all these years, with grants ol
24O acres for those among them who
have not yet taken up land M~onsignol
Grandin, the Roman Catholic bishop OF
that region, supports the bill Of rights to
that extent, and so do the vast majority
Of the English-speaking settlers.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11
SATURDAY. X IL. 1885.
The Pearson Incident.

Washington Special: 1t was q sight
once seen never to be forgotten. The
gentlemen who had been waiting since
inauguration day for a relish in some
shape were swarming in the corridors.
Some who felt that the day could not
possibly pass without their names APP
pearing on the list Of nominations, had
confidently seated themselves in the
clerks Office to wait till they came. One
young gentleman, who did not hesitate
to show by every action, as well as by
his statement, that he was sure of a
foreign mission, seated himself in an
eligible position in full view of every
body, and waited with an air which
seemed to say, Just watch me and you
will possibly see the president come
around from his room to hand me a
nomination on a silver platter" The
crowd Of visitors admired him, the older
heads had their quiet jokes at his ex-
pence, but he sat the embodiment Of as
,surance and self satisfaction. Soon the
rush from the corridors gave notice that
the nominations had arrived, and i'm a
few moments a page crowded through
the pack and handed the list to a CORE
spondent. An intense silence settled
down as he began to read. AT the first
announcement the face Of the ~expectan,
gentleman turned white, show ing that
he had been knocked out. At the next
the faces of Kentuckians were blanched
as some one they had never heard o.
from their state was designated for 9
foreign mission. But while faces turned
white as the reading went on, perfecl
quiet was maintained. When the las
maine was reached, and the word came
"For postmaster at New York city,
every n in the jam held his breath
and on a silence which could not have
been deeper in the grave itself tn,
dreadful words rolled out, Henry G
Pearson. 1t seemed for an instant rs i
the entire crowd was rooted to the spot
So great vas the silence that had {
feather buster fallen it would have
seemed to come down with a crash, anC
startled the company as If the building
was crumbling. The first sound was 8
deep drawn ejaculation, God hell
him" from a well known Bourbon
Democrat. Then followed thick anc
fast such emphatic talk as made tn,
activity of a %menagcrie at meal tim,
seem like the quiet Of family peace
There are times when the public has M
right to intrude upon private sorrows
This was such a season. II it only fai,
to draw a veil yer it, and let the readeI
exercise his imagination.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11
~TERRTrORIAL OFFICERS.

00vernor-N. q. Ordway.
Secretary James II. Teller.
Chief inst J Edgerton.
Associate Justices-William +. Church, r. A.
Hudson and Z. p. Kiddcr.
u. 8. Att0rney-Hugh J. Campbell.
y. 8. Mars1al-Harrison Allen.
y. =. Surveyor Gcneral--Cortes Fesscnden.
Delegate to Congrcss--John b. Raymond.
Territorial Treasurer wv IL. McVay.
Territorial Auditor-George l.. Ordway.
superintendent of Public lnstruction-w. H.
n. Beadle.
Attorney Gencral-Alexander Hughes.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

3T9 q for working people. Send 10 cents
posiagc. AID we will mail free, =
roysl, VALUABLE sample box OF goods
that viii put yon In the wav ~
making moe money in q few days than you ever
thought possible at any business. Capital not
required. You can live at home and work In
spare time only, or all the time. All of both
sexes. of all ages. grsndly successful. 80 cents TO
8 Sasily earn .cveningd. That all who want work
may test the IN mess, We make this unparal.cl'd
Offer: To all who are not well satisfied we VIII
send 81 to pay for the trouble of writing MS Full
particulars, directions, etc, sent free. Immense
pay absolutely SURE for all who start At ONE.
Don't delay. Address SfI>soN s. Co., Port
land Maine.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Clerk Of Court--A. T Fcay.
Commissioners--W. N. Walker, Jas. Clark, w
Eevins.
sherif-H. N. Ross.
Register Of Deeds--F. J. v. Rutkowski
Trcasurer--H. X. Taiiiyn
Assessor--Abe Baker
Judge Of Prdbate-w. J. Thornby
Surveyor-N. r. Cook
Coroner--C. w. Hitchcock
Supt of Pub. instruction.. b. Dickover =.
Justice of the Peace. VI. Lewis, Custer.
Constable--Jas Scott, Custer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

three or forr hours every night cough
ing. tiet immediate relief and sonnt
rest ny using Wells "Rough on Coughs
Troches, l5c. Balsam, 25c.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11
$500 REWARD!

WE Will ray the above reward fer ssy eais Of Liver Complaint
Dysrspsia. Sick Nradarhs. indigsiion, Cousipeson or Csstlvsnssa.
90 sAnae. eyre with wss's Vegetable Liver f1is, vAss the di-.e.
issds ~ srksH ec~t.hl' vtA.. They are parsly vegetable, and
70 give sAaisaettso. .fagas costsd, Large Loxsa. Goa.
ts'sinG 20 Puls, Is oeu~ Yer sale by all ~drSssks. Bswns .,
souatrfstn and iniiaisees- The ssssins ranshcssYsd ssly ~
kohS @. WkSr AGO. m q la W. Msdisss g.. chfr>r.
ssss sAi vassass mol b. nsu prsaa co rsssip, sfs 3 cent ,..r
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Heart Pains.

Palpitation, dropsical swep:ngs, diz.i
ness, indigestion, headache. sleepless
ness cured by Wells Health Renewer.'
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11
"ROuSh on C0rns.v

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns.''
l5c. Quick, complete cure. Hard or
soft corn, warts, buiions.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Instant relief for neuralgia, toothache
faceache. Ask for Rough on Tooth
ache" Is and % cents.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
ants, bed-bugs, skunks, cliipmunks,
gophers. l5c. Druggists.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11
WhOODins (Ouyh,

and the many throat affections of chill.
dren. promptly, pleasantly and safely
relieved by Rough on Coughs" Trocher
l5c. Balsam, 25c.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Hacking. irritating coughs, coils, sor,
throat. cured by Rough on Cough.
Troches, l5c. Liquid, 25c.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Ask for Rough on Coughs" for
coughs, colds, sore throat. hoarseness.
Troches, l5c. Liquid, 25c.
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"Rough on Pain" Porous.d PLa.

strengthening, improved. the best fr
backache, pains in chest or side, rheu-
matism, neuralgia.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Wells Health Remover" restores
health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, head
ache, nervousness, debility. 81.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

Ladies who would retain freshness
and vivachy. Don't fail to try Wells
Health Renewer."
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11

If you are falling, broken, worn am
nervous, use "Wells' Remover" 81
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ON Itch

Rough on Itch" cures huIpors, erup
tons, ringworm, letter, salt rheum
frosted feet, chillblains.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-04-11
~Roush On PAIN Porou.~d pr,,t-r

strengthening, improved, the best for
backache, pains in chest or side, rheu-
matism, neuralgia.
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The YYopcoft the Nation

Children, slow in development, puny
scrawnv, and delicate, use wells
Health Renewer."
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Life Prcycyy yer.

If You are losing your grip on life, try
wells Health Remover" Goes direc;
to weak spots.