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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-07-24
Editor Colfar Chronicle :


{, Since the court house question has be-
come matter OF public debate would
like to ventilate my ideas on the subject.
First, / wish to show the number of vo-
tiers registered in our last election, and
show to the advocates of the court house
removal that the river people are decided
in the majority. The poll books show
that there were 1854 voters in the parish,
as follows: first ward 40l, sixth ward lao,
seventh ward 2l8, a total Of 759 for the
river wards west of bayou Da0o. In the
hills we have in second ward 314- in third
ward 90, fourth ward n, fifth ward ~ "a
total of sos, and leaving clear majority
for the river of 253. The relative popu-
lation Of the localities remain about the
same to-day as then, both sections having
increased about 10 per cent Gentlemen,
how can you demand removal of the
court house when it is rs plain IS day
that it would he an injustice to q majority
of the people OF the parish? Looked at
from any standpoint it seems to myself as
well as many Others that the removal can
result in no advantage for years to come,
and possibly may be of real harm and an
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-07-24
Proceedings of the Democratic Executive
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Proceedings OF the Democratic Executive
Committee.
CoLFAx, La, July II, 1885.
Pursuant to call of the chairman,
the Democratic executive committee OF
Grant parish met at the court house in
COlfax at noon to-day. Present-H.
G. Goodwin, chairman /; J. H. McNeely
w. d. Irwin, j. IL. Nugent, NJ. A.
Dunn, d. S. O'Quin, Henry Bernstein,
w. j. Calvit, 1. N. Hicks, and M. F.
Machen.
On motion H. G.. Goodwin was
elected temporary chairman, aud M.
A. Dunn secretary.
On motion the chairman appointed
NJ. +. Machen, ID. s. O'Quin and w. d.
Irwin as committee on credentials.
After recess of few minutes the
committee reported the following as
entitled to seats
Ward I-H. G. Goodwin, j. II. Nc
Nicely, A. A. Dean.
Ward CIV. ID. Irwin.
Ward 3-Not represented.
Ward a.
Ward s. ss
w dfu O-ms IA DuuHs
Ward Wv. j. Calvit, D. 8. OQuin,
NJ. F. Machen.
On motion the committee then went
into permanent organization by the
election of H. G. Goodwin as chair
man and NJ. A. Dunn as secretary.
Capt. w. j. Calvit offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That hereafter the repre-
sentation in this committee and in all
parish conventions shall be based upon
the voting population of the several
wards and that each apportionment
shall be made upon the basis of the
number of Democratic votes cast in
each ward at the proceeding election
for governor on the basis of one dele
gate for each 25 votes cast, and one
additional delegate for every fraction
of 10 or over. Said vote being as
follows
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-07-24

Ward a, Iatt p. O., 2 members.
Ward 5, Union, member.
Ward 6, Nantachie, 3 members.
And the members thus elected, to-
gether with the five members recently
elected from ward z, shall meet at
Colfax on Saturday, Aug. FL, 1886, to
organize as the parish executive COM
mittee.
On motion the committee adjourned
to meet at Colfax on the 2lst day of
August, 1886.
H. G. GOODWIN, Chairman.
{ NJ A. DUNN, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-07-24

On molten Messrs. /. N. Hicks and
Henry Bernstein, of ward, 2, were
recognized as members and invited to
seats on the committee.
The following, offered by Judge
MacIlen, was unanimously adopted.
Rcsolred, That when four wards are
represented at a meeting OF this COM
mittee they shall constitute quorum
for the transaction of business, and go
many members as are present from
each ward shall be entitled to cast the
vote for the ward.
BY Capt. w. j. Calvit--
WHEREAS, The time to elapse before
the meeting of the district convention
at Shreveport on Aug. I'd, prOximo, is
SO short and the time is too important
to the planting interests to admit of
the people gathering in mass meeting
30 as to have an expression of their
wishes; therefore be 1t
Resolred, That the parish executive
committee of the parish of Grant do
now proceed to elect the delegates to
represent the said parish OF Grant in
the said district convention, called to
meet in Shreveport on Aug. I'd, prox.,
for the purpose of nominating Con-
gresham for the 4th Congressional
district at the ensuing election.
This resolution was extensively dis
cussed before the committee, and
several gentlemen not members ex-
pressed their views by invitation. 1t
was held by the members that this
authority was especially delegated to
them by the people of their wards !;
that the subject had been presented to
the Democrats of the parish by the
chairman through the parish paper on
the 26th of June that the matter had
been thoroughly discussed, and the
general understanding and desire was
for the committee to elect the delegates.
Resolution unanimously adopted.
Nominations being declared in order,
it was decided to elect the delegates
one at time, and Messrs. Thos. Hick-
man, w. j. Calvit and Henry Bernstein
were separately nominated and voted
for, and duly declared to be the dele
gates to represent Grant parish in tire
4th Congressional district nominating
convention to be held in Shreveport
August 2, 1886.
Messrs. Hey NJ. Brian, w. ID. Irwin
and j. II. Nugent we're then separately
nominated and duly elected as alter
mates to said convention.
The following resolution. introduced
by Judge Machen, was adopted:
Resoired, That if three delegates
from Grant parish do not attend the
convention, rs many as do attend shall
cast the entire vote of the parish.
DIR. Dunn presented the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resoired, That the Democrats OF the
several wards Of Grant parish are d.
rected to assemble in their respective
wards on Saturday, August 9TH, l5eo,
ut ~ M, at the places mentioned be-
low, aud elect their members OF the
Democratic executive committee "i
Grant parish, as follows:
Ward 1, at Coifax, 4 members.
Ward 2, Bruce's mill. 5 members
Ward 3, Cottonburg, members.
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injustice to the majority. Immigration
TO our parish is small, the most of our
people are poor, and instead of discussing
and specializing how to spend an imagin-
airy surplus of money, would it not be
more humane and common sense, would
it not show greater interest in the poor
of the hills and of the bottoms, II the
gentlemen would contend for and urge
economy and reduction OF taxes? Such
measure would come direct to the door
of every poor man struggling to secure
home for his wife and little ones. Ii, as
some have stated, the parish can be gov
erned and It's liabilities met ON an income
OF $45O0, then in our enlightened condl-
ton give us the advantage of the surplus
1880 by reducing taxation 21a mills,
and instead Of the 10 mills now exacted
let Ms pay TX mills. Again, il the parish
authorities construct Gas is their sworn
and bounden duty) the bridges needed,
then will COlfax be, in all that relates to
accessibility and convenience, the real
center. We have here q court house and
jail, and accommodations In the way OF
hotel, boarding houses and stables, and
is il prudent or business like to abandon
them for an uncertainty? No one can
seriously entertain the idea OF the court
and its officers being bulldozed, or that
any one would or has been denied justice
owing to the Vaccinations of any "ring."
Such bug-a.boos are absurd and unwor-
thy of notice. My idea, and think it a
correct one, is that when q change is
really needed there will then be no such
division of sentiment as now. When the
rlmbling of the laden cars shall wake
the echoes Of our grand forests Of pines,
then, and not until then, will be the pro-
pitious time to cluster about the iron
artery and build town with its adjuncts
to which all of us can point with pride
as the seat of justice of hardy old Grant
Till then let's "bide Vice."
BIC. DEAN
*Mr. Dean Is wrong in accepting
Mr.. Thorpe's estimate OF $500
surplus. For the first time since
her existence Grant parish paid
her current expenses last year, with
a revenue of $1,000, and she was
only able to do it then by refusing
to build bridges or pay witnesses.
Fifteen years in succession the rev.
ennes have ranged from $4,000 to
$4,000, and the machinery of gov
eminent has been kept going by a
species of reputation, in which
every man who has worked for TIE
parish has had to lose part. We
call every man who has served the
parish in an oficicial capacity in
this time to witness the fact, be he
sheriff, clerk, magistrate or consta-
BILE. An item of former revenue
that our correspondents all over
look is the $500 that were collected
for liquor licenses. This should
always be added to the $4500 So,
after all the talk from our would
be financiers, the simple fact stares
them in the face that it will take
a little over $1,000 each year to
meet all the honest current expsn-
ses of the parish; and, the prob
lem which puzzles our police jury
is how it is to be done with little
less than $500.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
LOCAL BRIEFS.

LINCOLN PosT, No. 3, q. A. H., held an
enjoyable campfire at Grand Army Halt,
corner Of Seventh and l. streets, last night.
The Garibaldi Society gave Il ball at Alb
ner's Hall last night to raise funds for the
Gaiibaldi monument The attendance was
large aud the affair was gratifying sue
cess.
Hot waer--careless nurse--child scalded.
81. Jacobs Oil cures scalds
THE Emmet Guards, at their meeting last
night. decided to attend the encampmentto
lie held at Trenton, n. j., July 3 next. The
following honorary members were elected
2. j. Duffy, $. I. Schoileld, j. +. Kelly, p.
h. Dunn and ID. Shannon. The executive
committee reported all arrangements per-
fected for their st. Patrick's ball. They
also decided to attend the Emmett celebra-
tion this evening In full uniform.
The old saying "oppositon is the life Of
business" has not been sustained in one in
stance at least. Since the introduction of
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup all other cough
remedies have been dead stock.
The High School Debating Society has
elected the following officers: President,
W. W. Chisolm, class of 'S6; vice-president,
&. 7. Carter, 'SS; recording secretary, G..
W. Stetson, 'S1: corresponding secretary,
ii NJ. Reeve, 'ST; treasurer X. X. Upton,
'sS. sergeaDtat-arms, f. w. Uber, 1875. The
society expects shortly to give public de-
bate at one Of the Friday miscellaneous ex-
ercises Of the school.
GENUINE Mandehlng Java coffee now
Offering by ElphoDzo Youngs Company,
42S Ninth street.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
SOUTH JVASHINGTON.

st. Dominic's Church was the scene Of a
pretty wedding last evening, The happy
couple were Captain John Il, Lewis, a we'll
known river captain, and Miss Annie Ellen
Tourney, an extremely popular and
amiable young lady OF this section. They
entered the church promptly, and pro-
ceeded down the aisle to Mendelssohn's
wedding march to the altar where Rev.
Father Horgan stood waiting The bride
wore magnificent and becoming dress Of
olive silk, the bodice edged with sparkling
beads. A cluster of Marechal Nell buds
were grouped and fastened at the bosom.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride
and groom on leaving the church were
greeted with q shower Of rice, which formed
pathway from the church to the carriage.
A reception was held at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents, where the numerous hand
some wedding presents were exhibited.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will be sat homen to
their friends at their future home, No. $50
i street southwest, after 2 O'Clock this
afternoon.
Seven tramps bunked In the lodgers' room
al the police station last night.
Alex Hamilton, a 14-year-old colored
boy, was arrested by Olllcer Acton at the
Baltimore e Potomac station last night
for stealing pair Of pants from the store
OF W. Horn, No 2?3 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
An oyster supper, for the benefit OF Grace
/. H., Church, will he given at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs, W. N. Dalton, No. 62!
Virginia avenue southeast, this evening.
DO not miss the opportunity of adding Ia
your parlor furnishings the elegantly.caryed
and melodious Wilcox & White organ
which w. !. Tune & Bro, the popular
grocers at No. SO Seventh street south.
west, propose to give away to the per
son purchasing the greatest quantity OF
French villa Soap at their store by August
], 1886
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
OUININE IN DlSEiTOR.
Another Hobby Dead.
[7hc Baltimore liorni1g Hcold.

The Baltimore Morning HeTdld.
In the Kharkoo region of Russia,
quinine is considered of no account for
the cure Of chills and fever. The
Kharkoo doctor catches mess of live
crabs, pours whiskey over them until
they become hilariously drunk and
then puts them in hot oven. After
being well dried, they are pulverized,
shells and all, and administered in
drachm doses. Where the crabs most
abound in this country, in the waters
of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and
the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the in
habiiants have long since abandoned
the use of quinine and scnsibly resort
TO prevention in the use of pure whis.
key. In the malarial sections of the
great West, Southwest and South, this
once-famcd remedy is now looked upon
as worse than the disease. In terrific
ries where the virgin sod is newly
broken, the malarial poison eX-
uding thercfrom spreads pestilence
far and near, Years ago in the homes
of the first settlers an admixturc of
whiskcy and quinine was the favoritc
dose for the chills: but after years of
dosing in this crude manuer quinine
has long since been given up, and
family medicinal use. Experience
taught these settlers long ago that the
amount of quininc required to drive
out the malarial poison In the blood
left in its place, if not a worse poison,
a condition of the system made worse
instead of better The effects of the
quinine were clearly defined in long
continued headaches, disordered
stomachs, clouded mental faculties,
disturbed sleep, and morbid ap-
petite; and the only virtue dis
covered in its use they thought
attributable to the whiskey in the
mixture. The Unsuitable craving of the
opium eater, for more and more of his
fatal drug, is in like manner produced
by the injudicious use of quinine, and
also, in like manner, a wreck of the
nervous system. The medical pro-
fcssion has very greatly modified its
belief in quininc as specific. GaiL'
| lard's Medical Jou3Wdi, October, 1885,
| contains an article entitled, "Malari0
and Quiaiae," by l., b. Anderson, M.
D., Norfolk, Va, in which the learned
doctor uses this emphatic language:
II hope may be pardoned for saying
that the present empirical use of qui.
nine is worthy of the darkest period of
the dark ages. 1t is blighting shame
and disgrace to our profession. The
people exposed TO malaria now fortify
their systems against the approach and
inroads of the diseases proceeding
from it, and by the use of pure un.
adulterated stimulant ward off attack.
Now that Duffy's pure malt whiskey
is the only absolutely pure whiskey
free from fuscl oil, as has been tested
by eminent chemists, it is the recog'
nized cure in malarial attacks and sc
recognized by the people and medioa,
| profession.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
DEATH OF CHARLES LOSEKAM.
beocusc OF the Famous Restaurateur
Caused By Apoplexy.

Bcocusc OF the Famous Restaurateur
Caused By Apopiexy.
Mr. Charles Losokam, the well
known caterer, died suddenly from
apoploxy at o'clock this morning, at
his residence, 1923 + street lie had
been complaining slightly at times dur
ing the past two weeks, but was at
tending to the business of his rcstou.
rant as usual yesterday until about 4
p. M, when, after dinner with his
family, he spoke of feeling badly and
went up stairs to lie down About o
o'clock he became worse, and DR..
lIartigan was called in. The doctor
thought the trouble only an attack of
indigestion aud left, after giving a
prescription. Early in the morning
Mr. L0scknm rose and went to the
bath room, and was gone so long that
his wife made an investigation and
found him dead. Mr. Losekam was
famous in Washington IA n host, but
he was known well at Saratoga and
buffalo rs hotel keeper
Hlewas born In December, 1913, ut
Worms, in Hesse Darmstadt, and came
TO this country in 1861 In 1863 he
worked for Mr.. William Helmus, on
Seventh street, and the next year went
to the Metropolitan Hotel, where he,
with Harry Weaver, was placed in
charge of the wine room aud bar, and
later rented the bar at Willard's in
partnership. In 1876 they leased and
fitted up the Maison Dorce, which was
aftcrward sold TO the Solari Brothers.
After Mr.. Wcaver's death, Mr.. Lose.
kan, in partnership with Ned Harris,
formerly of Wizards Hotel, took the
Clarendon Hotel at Saratoga, which
ihcy made very popular, and later pur-
chased the GGncsee House In
Buffalo. After selling his interest
in Buffalo to Mr. Harris, Mr..
Losclam succeeded to the sole
control of the Clarendon, and in 1891
purchased the property at No, 1928 T.
street, and fitted it up as one of the
most elegant cafes in the country out
side of New York. He was married
in this city in June 1868, to Miss
Louisa Wagner, u daughter OF Mr.
Frederick Wagner, the well-known
musician, by whom he had two chill.
drcn, who survive him, son of six
teen and daughter of fourteen. The
funeral will take place Saturday at
p. M, at his late residence, aud will be
conducted by Rev. DR.. Schneider of
the Lutheran Church.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
"OUR BOB'Sr NEW Plan
The Presentation of "Vautour, tn
Exile" by Mr.. Downing.

The Presentation of "Nautour, the
Exile" by MIR. Downing.
Mr. Downing appears at the National
Theatre on Monday night In "vautour,
the Exile" This is one of the best works
Of Adolph d'Ennery, the author of the
"Two Orphans,n the "Celcbrated Casc,n
etc. He is Washington boy, and by his
energy and intelligent study, under such
artists as Booth. Mccullough and Joe JEFF
ferson, has achieved most enviable repu-
tation. The unstinted praise that has been
given him by the impartial press of all Sec
tions of the country is sufficient evidence
of the high estimation in which he is held
by the critics. Mr.. Downing's remarkable
physique, the wonderful ilexibility of his
voice, and the peculiar sympathy that is
manifested In his acting Justly entitle him
to the position claimed for him by his
friends as one of the most promising actors
on the stage.
The performance on Monday evening will
be an event in the theatrical season. A dis
tinguishcd audience will be present New
music composed by Professor Sousa will he
played by an orchestra Of increased size led
by the composer himself.
Mr.. Downing was born October 2S, 1857,
at Washington. He left college at the age
of 1G; entered into the mercantile business;
was successful but soon .tred of that,
'hNh ubpINcu VIZ otussC hS u piOlSosiOh. Ch'
tered into John 4. Ford's stock company at
ten dollars per week, playing the smallest
parts and holding the lowest position in the
company. BY hard work aud perseverance,
he rose in the ranks. At the end Of his first
season he had played some very good parts.
The next season he was promoted from
utility position to that Of responsible
man. During the season Of 1883, he was
playing the heavy lines of the theatre.
| From that Mr.. Downing was promoted to
leading business, having played with Charles
fletcher, John Mccullough, Lawrence Bar
rett, F. G. Bangs, Joseph jefferson, Thomas
Keenc, He went with Mary Anderson to
| play what is known us ''hcavy business
playing such parts as LudOrico in ''Evadne,n
Bcdusednh II "Lady Of Lyons" The Duke
in "Fazio,n etc.; played the said parts for
two seasons; then accepted the offer to
play leading support to Mary Anderson.
| Not wishing to 60 abroad, Mr. Downing ac-
cepted position with Mr.. Joseph Jeffer-
son, playing Captain absolute and John
PerriJinGle; then went starring in "Tally
| Hlo," in which he created the part of Shank
Monk" and played over $50 times. He
then purchased "Vautour, the Exile"
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
JOHN RUDDENiS
Mammouth Instaiiment House

Mammouth Instaliment Houses.
These extensive and complete installment
houses-930 and 032 Seventh street north
west--are elegantly stocked to their utmost
capacity with valuable and useful merchan-
disc. Mr. Rudden has Just opened his
spring goods, which consist in part OF every
quality and style of furniture, carpets,
rugs, clocks, pictures, mats, rattan-chalrs,
newest designs of refrigerators superb
styles and finish Of baby carriages and an
immense variety OF housekeeping goods in
general. He viii dispose of this magnificent
assortment of valuable merchandise for
cash or ON the installment plan as cheap as
they can be purchased of any other estab-
lishment south of New York. While his
prices and superior goods are an induce
ment to buyers, his exceedingly liberal
terms are also a great consideration. 1t
will pay housekeepers to examine his
enormous supplies of excellent wares and
obtain his prices before purchasing else
where.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
Preferred 10 Wnit n whiIe.

One day last fall strange woman ap-
peared at a farm house in Indiana and an
nounced that she was clairvoyant who
had come down from Chicago to show the
farmer where TO dig up Il jug containing
100000 in gold.
"What's the chargeyn cautiously in
qured the farmer
'sTwo thousand dollars in advance
"Shoo that's outrageous
s'But think Of II. You will have SIS, 900
left"
''Ye-s, suppose so, but | reckon we'll
let the old jug rest for while yet |
drew $50 In lottery last month, and |
cleared 81 In bucket'shop this week, and
| don't keer to pile II on too thick. Even
now the old woman wants new shoes, and
the gals are crazy to have the house painted
two Coats. VI Wall Street News.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
How tn Eat Rrealx fast

The first meal of the day, or break
fast, is in this country-with those in
health, at all events-a fairly substan-
tial one.
Breakfast ought TO be eaten early in
the morning, and eaten slowly, so as to
preclude the possibility of eating to
heavily.
A man or woman who is no break
fast, eater must either be q heavy-over-
heavy-supper r-eater, or be in bad
state of h calth.
Cheerful conversation insures the
easy digestion of good breakfast 1t
Is pity that in this country the custom
of inviting friends 10 the matutinal meal
IL not more prevalent
Ham and eggs, bacon and eggs, or a
becfsteak or underdonc chop, with
boiled eggs to follow. and then a cup
of tea, is n sensible breakfast for man
who is going away out into the fresh
air to walk or ride or work till noon,
but not for person who has to sit all
day in the same position at manual la
Dor.
Intellectual or mental work conduces
10 appellee Cassells Magazine,
The Washington critic., 1886-03-04
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Miss Emma Nevada will give one grand
concert at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
on Monday next. This will be the only
opportunity to see this charming contratrice
prior to her return to Europe. The sue
cess Of her concert here early In the season
leaves no doubt as to the artistic merit of
the performance. The company, which in
cludes Vergnet, Butt, Casati, Lewita and
Gloria, is the same that appeared here be-
fore. Reserved seats can now be had at the
box-ofllce.
The great Judlc will give five perform.
ances here next week, commencing on
Wednesday evening. Her repertoire is as
follows: Wednesday, "Mlle. Nitouche;r
Thursday, "La Belle Helene;'' Friday,
"Lili" Saturday afternoon, "Grand
Duchess;', Saturday night. "I.a Femme a
Papa" The sale OF single seats opened
this morning at the box-ofllce.
The fourth concert under the direction
Of DR.. Bschor will be given in the Con
gregational Church on Friday evening.
Among those who will appear are Miss
Matte Dodge, Miss Hattie Case, Miss Katie
Wilson, Miss Maddren, Miss Crooks, Mrs.
Mills, Mrs. and DIR. Woodman, Miss
steiger, MIR. Tweedale and DIR. BischofI.
SIN the Ranks,n one of the most popular
plays extant, will be the attraction at Her
zog's opera-House next week. The uniform
enthusiasm with which IL has been received
everywhere leaves no room for doubt that
II will be q grand success here. Reserved
seats can now be secured.