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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

As illustrative of the thriftless-
ness and improvidence of the
average negro, we give the follow
ing, which was an actual occur
renee, related to US by a lady In
this parish: Harriet Ann and her
husband were tenants on farm,
and they concluded that to hold
their own in "cullud society" they
must give a supper and invite their
neighbors. After doing a few odd
jobs and selling two dozen eggs
and half of their small stock of
hens, they raised a sufficient fund
to purchase a couple of bottles of
wine, q little -four, and a few
pounds of sugar and coffee. The
supper came of with a flourish,
and the company clicked the plat
ter clean" Next day about dinner
time Harriet Ann called on the
lady of the house for "a little
something to eat as she was mighty
hungry" The lady in surprise
asked what had become of all the
cakes and good things she had
been fixing up for the last few
days. "Lor, Miss" said Harriet
"dem niggers las night eat up
every mouthful in the house, and
we's done spent all our money and
can't buy no more |"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27
One more game will make Steinit'
chess champion of the world

There is something strange in
the death within four months Of
three defeated Democratic candi-
dates for the Presidency McC lel-
Ian, Hancock and Horatio Seymour.
Mr.. Seymour was chairman of the
convention that nominated Nc
Clellan in 1864. Again, in 1868,
he was chairman of the convention
to nominate another Democratic
Presidential candidate. There, in
spite of his protests, amid a tumult
which persistently drowned all his
efforts to make himself heard 50
that he might decline, he himself
was nominated It is the only
instance in our history in which
the chief officer of Presidential
convention himself received the
nomination.
OF late years not much has been
heard of this venerable and dis
tinguished man. After his defeat
in 1853, although not at all an old
man, being only IS, he made up
his mind fixedly that he would
never te . candidate for political
Office again He might have been
senator; and governor also Of New
York again, but he resolutely de-
clined Exchange.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

Texas Jack sends us a pair Of
jack-rabbit ears this week. Now,
We don't want some bald-headed
country scribe to insinuate that
the editor of the CHRONICLE has q
pair of mule ears Read jacks
letter in another column. Like all
his communications, it is short and
pithy--just the. kind newspaper
men like to get
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

BATON Rou0x, La. March %. 1858.
Hon. C. c. Nssh, President Grant Parish School
Board, Collar, La:
DEAR SrR-I have collected for
your parish the interest on the
omitted capital I discovered and
had placed to the credit of town.
ship 8 north, range 4 west, $798 40,
the annual interest being $31 SO,
which / collected for 1885 under
my contract and / herein send you
cheek on the State National bank
for one-half the amount SIS 95. /
have done all ] could to secure
greater results for your parish, but
could not. This township will in
future draw 81 SO more than il
has heretofore drawn, and that free
Of any charge by me.
/ think one of your richest 10th
sections, now occupied by private
individuals, belongs to your board
and ought to be controlled by it,
but of this / cannot be sure until
/ investigate the records further.
both here and in the land Office in
New Orleans. The records in Ra-
pides parish might throw some
light on the matter If they we're
not burned several years ago. Do
you know whether the records of
the recorders Office were burned
there when those of the clerks
Office were ? If you can get this
18th section you ought to be able
to lease it for . large sum annually.
/ would not advise your board to
sell any more lands until the pres
emit constitution is changed
Please send me receipt With
kindest regards to yourself and
family, am yours truly.
w. II. RUTLAND.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27
Mobiles OF the ,sygienists.

There were several dozen of the
hygiemists in council, each with HE
individual hobby. Each thought all the
Others were wrong. Each was sure
that his own hobby was the only cor
rect one. A gentleman present ssid
he had taken Browns Iron Bitters for
debility aud dyspepsia, and, though be
didn't want to make a fuss about it, he
knew the use of this great tonic tn he
better than all the notions he had
heard advanced in the council. One
practical cure is worth thousands Of
guesses and notions. Thousands ii
convalescents speak gratefully Of
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

The effects of the strike among
Gould railroad employees is getting
to be q serious matter to business
men as we'll as to the railroad cor
porations. Gloomy views Of the
situation are said to be held at
New Orleans, Chicago. st. Louis,
Kansas City, and other points
affected by the strike.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

A Memphis paper says that few
davs ago 100. 900 sacks If Missouri corn
aud 300 boxes of Chicago meat were
delivered By . steamboat ut Monroe,
La. IL would appear from this that
corn and hogs are not raised in this
State, yet Monroe IL in the best corr
and hog-raising region in the world
Cotton ut 81 cents per pound 10 the
attraction. o. States.
The same comments apply to
this valley, for it is only few days
since a st. Louis boat passed Col.
fax with about the same proportion
of corn and meat, for distribution
at various points ON Red river.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27
Thousands Say 80.

Mr.. T. ". Atkins. Girard. Kan.
writea: II never hesitate to recon
mend your Electric Bitters TO my
customers. they give entire sstisfac-
ton and are rapid sellers" Electric
Bitters are the purest and best medi-
cine known and will positively cure
kidney and liver complaints. Purify
the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford TO be without
them. They will save hundreds oi
dollars in doctors bills every year.
Fifty cts hottie ny Nash & Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

The above Il the name for the gtand
now piano piece by the popular COM
poser, A. r. Crxmer. 1t is the bese
and prcttiest piece ever puIlished, md
win becOme n popular NJ the famous
Msidsn's Prayer. Copy of the name
ut once and send tor copy to your
music dealer. az send us 2Sc- and II
will be sent ut Oncc.
J. G. GR0gxG T. Co..
e Arcade Cincinnati.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

Mamie Domingo, the white
woman who was sent to the peni-
tertiary for killing negro for
breaking into her house. has been
pardoned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

Two comets will be plainly dis-
cernible with the naked eye shout
the third week in April.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27
IorFICraL-]
LIST OF JURORS

Drawn to Serve at ths Term Of The Dietrio,
NAY, A. D. 1885.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-03-27

BATON Rou0x. La. March u. 1855.
Hon. C. C. Nash, President Grant Parish School
Hoard ColfaY La:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
PROPOSALS.

DROPOSALS FOR GRADING AND PAVING.
l. Proposals will be received n the Auditors
Office until SATURDAY, the Dist inst, ut Il
o'clock, at which time they will be opene'l and
read in the presence Of the bidders, FOR GRAD
ING AND PAVING WITH COBRLE STONES,
THE CARRlAGE-WAY ON QUEEN STREET,
from the west line Of Royal to tho east limo of
Pitt street. Contractors will bo required to fur
nish all material necessary, and stGtc price per
square yard for completed work !; to use tho aver
aye run of cnbble st0nos-abOut six inches, to
pave in bed Of at least six inches Of sand, the
work then to be top.drcssod and keyed with grav-
ell, we'll r;mmed first with single rammer, then
with double rammer all lines, levels and grades
to be indicated by the City Surveyor; the work to
b. done in the best manner under the direction
of tho Superintendent of Police, and subject to
the approval of the Committee OH Streets.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
HERBERT BRYANT,
aug 12.tdl Chairman Committee on Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

AN OIL TRAIN AELAZE.-While an oil
train, consisting Of twenly-four cars was
descending a grade on the Jersey Central
Railroad, below White House Station, NJ,
early yesterday morning, the cars were
parted by the breaking Of a coupling, and
few minutes later the separated parts col
lided The conclusion made by the collision
caused one OF the tanks to explode, and i'm
nediascly Afterwards 10000 gallons Of oil
were ona mass cf fire. Eleven cars were
scattered about the tracks, and all of them
| we're soon abaZe. One explosion followed
another until al! The oil in tho lower cars,
estimated at Que hundred thousand gallons,
was one sheet Of flame, and illuminating
the country for miles around. So bright
was tho light frcm The fire that it was seen
distance Of thirty miles from the scene of
the wreck. The crew of the train were
poworlcss TO do anything except save a.iew
cars that were next to the engine. Just a5
the men had tho track nearly clear, another
tank exploded, aud delayed work until the
contents had been consumed. BY this tiine
passenger :iains had arrived at both sides
Of the wreck, and the work of transferring
! their occupants and baggage was begun. at
hall past eight the west track was clear and
tho running of trains commenced. The loss
will not fall short of fifty thousand dollars.
Another car afterwards caught fire and the
tank exploded, doing considerable damage
in corn fields adjoining the road and the
rails beneath it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

CATHOLICS DRIVEN AwAY.-Belfast is
said to be quiet again. The military and
police are still on duty. The publicans of
the city, who have been compelled during
the past few weeks to close their places at
various intervals because of the riots, held
an Indignation meeting yesterday and de-
nounced the local justices for their arbitra-
ry action in closing the tayerns during tho
riots. They also declared that the justices
had acted illegally, and therefore resolved
to claim compensation from them for losses
incurred by the interruption of their busi-
ness. Since the riots began every Catholic
workman has been driven off Of Queens
Island, although prior to the disorders hum
dreds were at work there. In many large
establishments at Belfast, also. the Cath.
olic employees have been forced TO quit
work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

TREASURER GRAY'S SUICIDE.--As stated
in Yesterdays GAZETTE. the ho,se and bug
gy in which William Gray, ir., tho default
ing treasurer If tho Indian Orchard Mills
and the Atlantic Cotton Mills, Boston, drove
from home on Monday were found in the
Blue Hills at Milton, eight miles from Bos-
ton, Monday night. 1t is now learned that
when Gray left his home he hurriedly toss
ed his pocket. book, containing seventy.fiye
dollars, his gold watch and chain and his
iewelry into bureau drawer, and went
away without sufficient money to support
him two days. The authorities felt con-
vincea that Gray had killed himself. The
search for the body began at three o'clock
yesterday morning by detectives, accompa.
MED hy Boston reporters and others, and
the woods were secured for a mile in the vi.
cinity where the team was found. AteIeyen
o'clock on effort was made to drag Hough-
toms pond, but was given up, as the neces.
sary apparatus could not be procured. The
search had been continued many hours when
Tommy" a young man employed by the
detectives, drove up in team with two
ladies, who had given him idle frcm the
other side Of the hilI and was greatly ex
cited. He said he had found Gray's body
ard would show it to them if they would
follow un the path. Tommy" detailed
how he found the body, beside which he
said he found revolver. This he put into
his pocket and hurricdiy left the body to
report tho discovery 10 the remainder of
the party. The young man while talking
was making Il rapid ascent Of the hill. The
path was tortuous, and before The top WAS
reached the party was well nigh exhausted.
The place where the body was found was
about mile from the road. The body was
lying OH high, fiat boulder in q cleared
space, with the SUI: shining full in the face,
giving it q CHASTITY appearance. The posi-
ton was easy and lifelike, and but for the
pallor Of the face there were no Indications
Of death. A stream of blood flowed from Il
wound in the heart His vest was unbut-
toned. and blood stain was visible on the
outer shirt. The tongue was ci"chcd be-
tween the teeth, and the mouth partly open.
The weapon with which the suicide was
committed is silver seven-blrrelel, 80
ca!ibra revolver and has only one chamber
empty. From the appearance CT the body
Gray had apparently been dead several
houis. Behind tho body at the head Of
the rock was partly smoked cigar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND FIsHING.-fresl
dent Cleveland caught his FIRST fish ye:ter-
day afternoon. 1t was speckled trout,
weighing three quarters of a pound, an un-
usual weight for brook trout at this season,
for these fish have not yet begun to emerge
from their summer hiding places in the deep
waters of the lake. The fish found lis way
to the Presidents table two hours later.
The troll used is made Of dozen hooks
bound 10 stout piece of catgut, and the
whole is attached to sWiveled leader. A
fishing trip down Ssranac lake is contem-
plated for to-day. The thermometer is down
to GO0, and IN nid-fashioned log fire had to
be bull: il th. Presidents log cabin, adjoin.
ing the hcte:, al Saranac lake, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
CLOTHING. &c.
"sNE'vEGCT EN- ON TIE LIST"


NOW IS THE TIME! SELLING OFF BELOW
COST!
We must reduce our stock Gro this season closes.
During hot weather and the dull saason wc in
tend to Improve our spacious warcrooms, and not
wanting to remove any stock to another place. wo
must sell ut any sacrifice Our low prices have
given us wide reputation, All established fact,
which never ceases, and we now sell CLOTHING
LOWER THAN EVEE Full Suits for Men,
Youths and Children; Odd Pants, Coats and Vests;
STRAW HATS selling out; 80 dozen Japanese,
Mackina and Yum Yum Hats at 35c; Fur Hats
and Caps equally rs low; Silk Neckwcar, finest
Bows, Ties and Putfs at > 0 and zoe Mems finest
Linen front Shirts Laundricd ut 65c unlaundried
do at 40c; Boys unlaundricd DO. at 29c: Underwear
lower han manufacturers prices SHOE DE-
PARTMENT will be ready with our next issue.
In Notions, We beat the world: Ladies' Bordered
Handkcrchicrs at Sc; Japanese Silk 1landkcr-
chiefs at Sc. We have 2OtN yards of Superior
Crash for towcs at loa. Household Goods too
Numerous to menlion Furniture. Carpets, Mat
ting, Oil Cloth. Stoves, Tinwarc, Chnawarc, &c.
Trunks Satchcls. &c. Our immense Stock of
Hardware ana Harness, entirely, to be sold out to
increase and complete our different other depart
mcnIs. Hardware extremely low Coinc and cX-
pcct great bargains. Goods must bc sold.
EERNHFIMEK * EINSTEiN.
Cor. knr and lre street..
io25 Alexandria, Va.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 49, 1885,
Q5llzrtte,
- ~ - -
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRL- -H.EEELY BY
EDGAR WIDEN,


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amd ,oder circumstances riH they BE- alioped to
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Al transient advertisements must be paid for in nd
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resolutions adopted bg societies persons. unless c
pnac concern. "iN only be printed in this paper
advertisements.
Marriage and death notices mast be- paid for IN nd
ritIct.
Persons tearing The city can here Tie Gazette mailed
to them, poStpnid, for ffy cents monih and the
GddrtSS caaagcd ds often as Desired
The gazette ofce is connected Nth the Telephone Er
change. advertisements, orders for he paper ne1rs
or any information or besness can be sent bv teie-
phonc.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
AUCTION SALES.
NNRUSTEE'S SALE.

NNRUSTEE'S SALE
BY virtue of a decd of trust, dated tho Goth day
of Juno. 1871 and of record in Decd Book No l.,
folio 4I4 of the land records of the city of Alex
sndria, executed by Charles Fl. Collins aud Cath
arinc NJ, his wife, to Philip Rotchford, now do
ceased, the undersigned, who by an order of the
Corporation Court of tho city of Alexandria. en-
tered on tho 18th day OF January, 1856, was sub
stitutcd trustee in the said deed, in the place and
stead Of TIC said Philip Rotchford, will sell at
public auction in front of the Corporation Court
house. on Fairfax street, at , o'clock m, on SAT-
URDAY, the 1ith day Of August, 1886 Il TENE-
TENT and LOT OF GROUND on tho west sido
of Pitt street. between Dukc and Wolfe streets,
aud bounded as follows viz: Beginning Oh Pitt
1876 feet. inches north of Wolfe street, and run
ming thc,ce south on Pitt street 20 feet; thence
west. parallel to Wolfe street. 100 feet; thence
north. parallel 10 Pitt street, 20 feet, and thence
cast 10 the beginning.
Terms of sale: Cash.
JAMES i. CATION, Substituted Trustee
jy16 Is
E;:" This sale has been postponed till SATUR-
DAY, Ausu 4S:i, 1856, at tho same time and
place. JAMES Z. CATION,
aug14 I'd Substituted Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

The safe, swift. aud magnificent .U--~
steamer JANE MuSII.EI will leave .ssaas:ss.rlA.
her wharf, foot OF fri.Go street. at y II. M,
rain or shine, on MONDAYS, TUE DAYS,
WEDNESDAYS. FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Fare. 80 cents: children, % cents.
For further information and charters to socic
ties, and to engage statcrooms apply at tho office
OH the wharf, foot Of Seventh street, Washington.
jy7 y. G. DAVIS, Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

NOODs FOR THE SEASON for salo at very
V low prices at IS King, corner of Royal street,
comprising Ice Cream Freezcrs, Water Coolers,
Fly Fans and Fly Traps Ensmelea Preserving
Kettles. Boil Metal and Brass Kettles, Screen
Wire Doors. assorted sizes. Adjustable Windsor
Screens. Screen Wire, assorted widths, Peach and
Apple Parers, Potato Parcrs and all other season.
able goods, all of which will be sold wholesale and
retail at Il small advance by
iy21 7 IT CEEIGHTO & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
Richmond College.
SUMMER RESORTS.

BAY RIDGE rsIaHG rII5F"HHTn OF Fin:
This popular summer resort will ir orcu to tho
public on and after June 21st, 1856. Splendid
surf bathing. Finest fishing on tho coast. Elc-
CANT accommodation. TIE Narime Ennd largest
and best in the country plays every day and
evening. Restaurant pavilion, seating 1000 rc"-
pie, open all the time. Gravity railroad 900 #.
long. Sail boats on bay, lake and river, large and
small row and ii:hng boats to hire for nominal
price always ready. Over five miles Of water
front. Hotel and all buildings fifty feet above
high water. Opera house open afternoon and
evening. Electric lights uli over tho grounds.
Flying horses, riding horses, pony and goat car
rages, swings, bowling alley, rifle gallery. and
thousands of amuscmcntS for the children. High
est observatory in the State largest collection Of
animals in tho South. GOV, red pier 600 feet ont
in the bay. Special excursion raj Is for churches
Sunday schools and societies, either by ,ail
tho now and elegant steamer Bay Ridge For
dates and charter apply Immediately to the
BAY RIDGE CO., 1873 West Baltimore st
my2T 3m Baltimore, or Annapolis, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
IlI(iA H..

A LII PERSONS INDEBTED to the estate of
~ EDWAEU G.. LUCAS, deceased, are request
cd to settle their indebtedness aL onrc. and all
persons having claims against tho said estate will
present the game duly authenticated, for payment
au0-1w JAMES X. CATION. Admir-.
A DMIN ISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
All persons having claims against The estate Of
MARY II. i. ROTCllFORD, deceased, will pro
sent them, duly authenticated. to tho undersigned.
and all pc rs0ns indebted TO the said estate will
please settle their Indebtedness with the under
signed. THOS. Is. ENTWlSLE.
jy27 I'm Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
Hollins Institute,

This Institute, for the higher education Of young
ladies, is finely equipped. Languages, Literature,
Science, Music, Art arc taught under high stand
ards by gentlemen and ladies of broad culture and
elevated character. 1t employs over twenty five
officers and teachers. and commands tho further
advantages OF a salubriOus mountain climate min
eral waters, charming scenery. From year to
year its accommodations are fully occupied.
The FoITY- -FOUETII annual session will oren
on the 18th of Scptcnbor For further iutorma-
ton apply ut ilollins 7. o.. Virginia.
CHAs. Ii. COOKE,
jy22 6w business Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

HOUSEKEEPERS' ATTENTION. .-Sapolio,
!; u Ivory Soap Furniture Polish, Chamois Skinso
iutz Pomadc, tto best known article for cleaning,
brass, Silver Soap, Knifo Brick, Stove Lustre,,
Furniture Varnsh, Ready Mixed Paints, white
snd twelve beautiful shades in one and two pound
boxes, Alabastinc for coloring plastered walls,
RANT Brushes, Window Glass Putty, &c. For sale
by toc19l ES. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

DARB FENCING WIRE at the present time is
- very low in price. We havo largo stock,
and those in want will do well to call on us before
buying. JAS. F. CARLlN & SONS,
ie15 Alexandria ya
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
EXCURSIONS.
OWEk CEDAR POINT.
!hr r,.ra,l,r u, tic r"to nae EiNrr,

OPEN ~ .JIl.i !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

UREAT CHANCE FOR CHEAP AND GOOD
(T SHIRTS-A. B. S. SHIRTS reduced to 6Oc a
piece, or SO SO per half dozcn, to close ont sur
plus stock at .v,r,rpn,,
ian22 AMOS b. SlIAf mAkkRS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19
EoR SALE AT SO KING, COR. ROYAL ST.

Iron and Steel Cultivator Teeth Of assorted
sizes. Plow and Wagon Traces, Stage Traces,
shovels. Hoes. Rskes Picks, Mattocks Forks,
Steel Plow Plates, Plow Bolts and other goods
suited to the season, at low prices, wholesale and
retail.
ap1 Ut CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

| ,holCE LEMONS just received by
~ aug1O J, C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-19

At the Gazette EHLiinc, Nos. 10 and 10 Prince ST.
many TpI IVEEI-T