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National Republican., 1886-08-18

1T would be worth a hundred thousand votes
to the Democratic party of Ohio If this illus
trlous old man were seen again foremost In the
councils of his party. Besides, the honor Is due
him. Is he not the greatest Democrat in
Ohio?- ClCttldnd Plain-Dedier.
This gush Of garrulous organ refers to
Allen &. Thurman, and the honor is the
presidency Of the Ohio Democratic conven-
tion. We have no doubt that Mr.. Thur
man is "the greatest Democrat In Ohio"
but his influence In the councils Of his party
in that state is far less than that OF either
OF half dozen scoundrels known to fame
as architects and builders Of election frauds.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
Examination by Expert Engineers.

Gems. Duane, Abbott, and Comstock, en-
gineers of the army, met in this city yester-
day, and will at once proceed to examine
the new reservoir aud tunnel OF the water
works, as authorized by late act Of Con-
gress. The meeting was only preliminary,as
two members Of the board have not arrived
In the city. Another will be held to-day,
at which time it is expected Coils. Houston
and Mcfarland will be present. A report
will be made to the Secretary Of War as
soon as the examination can be made.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

SECRETARY WHITNEY should issue an order
prohibiting our naval vessels experimenting
with tOrpedoes. Not long ago the Tennessee
almost blew herself to pieces with one Of her
own torpedoes, and If such dangerous things
are not kept of our ships the chances are the
country will get up some morning and lind It's
navy gOne-NcB orleans States.
Officers and men on our naval vessels
have been killed while practicIng with guns.
Why not forbid the use of such engines Of
distinctions Seamen are frequently
drowned. Why not issue an order that
neither the officers nor enlisted men OF any
of our squadrons shall go near the water
Let reform go on without impedment.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
Adirondacks,
The famous Mountain Lake Region OF Northern
New York-R paradise for tourists
and spOrtsmen.


On and after Sunday June q, express trains
on West Shore Railroad will run 70 and from
the Jersey City station OF the PennsylyaniA
Railroad, making close connections with fast
trains TO and from Philadelphia.
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN EXPRESS-LeaVe
Jersey City Station 645 a. M Arrive Hote
Kaaterskill, via Kingston, 2:l2 p. mi Gran
Hotel, l;46 p. nj Ph9nicla, 1855 p. m; Cats
i26 p. M; Paienvilie, i:SO p. m. stagesfor
Mountain House from Mt. House Station, ano
from Palenville to Hotel Kaaterskill.
SARATOGA AND CATSKILL MT. EXPRESS
Leave Jersey City Station ll:l7a. IN. Arrive
Hotel Kaateskill, via Kingston, 4:43 p. m.i
Grand Hotel, 4'26 p. m. ;.Ph@nicla, $3.50 p. M;
Catskil Village, SHOP. m. Mt House Station,
4:20 p. M; Palenville, 426 p. m. Stages for
Mountain House fro.n Mt. House Station, and
from Palenvillc to Hotel Kaaterskill. Arrive
Saratoga $50 p, m. Caldwell, Lake George.
$40 p. m. Parlor cars for Hotel Kaatersklll,
Grand Hotel Station, and Saratoga.
SARATOGA AND ATSKILL MT. SPECIAL
Leave Jersey City Station at $3.50 p. m. Ar
rive Hotel Kaaterskill, via Kingston D. ms; +;
Grand Hotel 8A2 p. M; Phmniola, 7:4S p m. !;
Catskill Village, 7:Os p. m. Mt. House Station,
500 p, mi PalenVille sos p. m. Stages from
Mt. House Station for Mountain House. and
from Palenyille to Hotel Kaaterskill. Arrive
Saratoga 300 p. m. ParlOr cars for Hotel
toga.
Purchase single or excursion tickets at Penn-
Eylvania Railroad Offices and connect in the
Jersey City Station for all Northern resorts by
West Shore Railroad. baggage checked
through. HENRY. MQNETT,
General Passenger Agent New York.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

10 unfurnlshed large double parlors and back
roomi southern exposure; summer rates. 623
IL st. N. w. 7-lg
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN protests
against the wall of the Democracy that
'almost the last Of our party's great men
are gone" Are not Bynum, Klelner, and
George ID. Wise still In the land of the liv-
ing. And what's the matter with Tim
Cnmnbpll ?
National Republican., 1886-08-18

NOR RENT-To TWO GENTS, OR GENT
ID and wife, q large furnished front room, at
reasonable terms, with best board the market
can furnish; 206 + st. n. w. 7.19
National Republican., 1886-08-18

is he the only disreputable person who has
the appointment Of clergymen to numer-
Gus llvings. Others who are destitute of
decency, vile men, unfit to stand in the
presence of ladies, are potential in that
church and will be so until disestablish-
ment is effected-and that time is not
fnr oft
National Republican., 1886-08-18

As one reads the speeches ofthc anarchists
lawyers he can hardly help wondering what
the speakers would think of the jury II 1t
should accept their assertions and arguments
--Ehaddeiphid Inquirer.
Another thing one wonders at as he
peruses those eloquent defenses OF injured
innocence is this: What ought 70 be done
with city that is wicked enough 20 per
secute these sanity men and put their pre-
cious lives in perilS II these men were not
the very salt OF the earth It is not ht all
likely that 'eminent" counsel would eu
logize them.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
r LoYD's 2b-CENT WASHINGTON Ex;
PRESS.

railroads, steamboats,, &c. Furniture, sewing
machines, type-writers &C., carefully removed.
Trunks taken to any part OF the house without
extra charge; Persons returning TO the city
can leave their checks at either office.
TELEPHONE No. 473-3.
once 1908 u 81. N, w. Branch Ofices 9th
and b sts. N, w., basement Howard House,
Duckett's Pharmacy, cor. Pa. av. and 22d Ut.
N. W.; 626 o st. N. W.; Frank Pitzer Il Co.,
druggiAt, COR. East Capitol and 9TH sts. s. K
JOHN q. HAWLEY,
Proprietor
National Republican., 1886-08-18

ALL the reports seem to ngree that Dan Vor'
bccs held a successful convention in Indiana
on Wednesday. Detroit TrijuRe.
There is not the least doubt that the con-
ventlon vas successful, and the primacy of
Mr.. VOORHEES, in the Democratic party OF
his state was again attested. But the
Indiana Republicans are neither dead moi
sleeping. They mean to recapture their
state, and we believe they have number oI
surprises in store for the opposition.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

TIE Presidents Conscientiousness IN the ex-
ercise OF his power over legislation is worthy
of all pralse.-Ne,O York Times.
Towhot part Of the eoleomargarlne message
should one direct his gaze II he would hope
to behold "the Presidents conscientious.
ness ~
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE Pennsylvania Democrats meet In
state convention to-day, both wings "nop-
ping together" to organize their aecus-
toned defeat.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
SUMMER BOARDING:

TINHE SUMMIT HOTEL, GAITHERSBURG,
i Montgomery county, Nd, will De opened
May l, Scenery and healthiulness unsur'
passed. Mineral water fine table. pure milk
aud cream. For terms apply 70 WASH D.,
WILLIAMS, 8l7 7th st., or VIM. I. ORuMP,
proprietor Rp29-u
National Republican., 1886-08-18

OUR national game has greatly increased
Its hold on the popular heart since the kill
ing of an umpire in Medford, Mass, by a
ball from o foul tip.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
ARCHITECTS OFFICE, U. s. CArIroL,

ARCHITECTS OFFICE, U, s. CAPITOL,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., Aug. 0. 1886,
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until f2 m, SEPTEMBER ., 1886. for
boilers and steam fitting put In place In the
old portion OF the Court House building.
Plans and description of the work required
can be seen at this Office.
EDWARD CLARK,
au11.m w, ,ftau3l Architect u, s.. Capitol.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

JONES still remains in session with his
pocket veto uncorked.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS.
Amuaements.

ALBAuGH's-"The Merry War"
THE MANASSAS PASoRA RAMA-l5th ST. Il Ohio av.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Aug. 7. 1886.
Proposals are invited for Wrought Iron Gal
lery around great hall of tho new Pension
Building.
Specifications can be obtained and drawings
can be examined in this office.
NJ. G. MEIGS,
Supervising Engineer and Architect.
All f,,,E
National Republican., 1886-08-18
PROPOSALS..
DRoPosALs FOR BRICKS, &c.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. II, 1886.
Proposals are invited for furnishing. deliv-
cred, at the new Pension Building, In this city,
100000 merchantable Bricks. $500 barrels OF
Lime, 900 barrels of cement.
Bids received will be opened In this Office at
noon AUGUST 2i, 1886. NJ, @. MElG5,
Supervising Engineer and Architect
aul3-fmW6t
National Republican., 1886-08-18
CwITHIN c. sHoRTLIDGEs ACADEMY
- FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,
MEDIA, PA.
$500 A YEAR, sl25 QUARTERLY.

10 miles from Philadelphia. Fixed price
covers every expense. even books, &c. No ex-
ira charges No incidental expenses. No eX.
animation for admission. Twelve experienced
teachers, oil men, and all graduates. Special
opportunities for apt students to advance
rapidly. Special drill for dull and backward
boys. Patrons or students may select any
studies or choose the regular English, Scien.
tifc, Business, Classical or Civil Engineering
course. Students fitted at Media Academy are
now in Harvard, Yale, Princeton. and ten
other Colleges and Polytechnic Schools. 10
students sent TO college in 1883 15 in 1884, 10 In
1885, 10 in 1886. A graduating class every year
in the commercial department A Physical
Ball Ground. 1900 vols added to library In
1888. Physical apparatus doubled in 1888.
Media has seven churches and a temperance
charter which prohibits the sale of ali intoxl-
eating drinks. For new illustrated circular
address the Principal and Proprietor,
SWITHIN @. SH0RTLIDGE, A. b., A. NJ,
Harvard GRADUATED Media, Pa.
Principal at Riggs House to meet patrons
Tuesday, Aug, II, 6to 9p m. au7-d&W2m
EREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY, FRED
Il, erick, Md. Next term begins Sept. 0,
1886. Terms, s225 per aunum. No extras ex-
cept for Modern Language and Art. W. ii.
PORNELL, IL. D., Pres. jy5,2m
CELWYN HALL, READING, PA.
- A thorough preparatory School for Boys.
Conducted upon the Military Plan. Thorough
Instructions, Sound Discipline, Large and
thoroughly Equipped Gymnasium and Drill
Hall. Five hours from Washington. Send for
catalogue, terms, &c. L. @. BISHOP,
Headmaster.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

CLEKKB UFFICE,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, u. g.,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Aug. O, 1886.
Sealed proposals will be received at this OF.
flee until ~ O'Clock noon on WEDNESDAY.
SEPT. !, 1885, for the delivery OF eight hundred
screened; also eighty (S0) cords of the best
spruce pine, and eighty (S0) cords of the best
oak wood, and as much more coal and wood as
may be needed at the House of Representa-
tives during the. present fiscal year, said
wood and coal to be delivered and
stored in the vaults of the south wing
of the Capitol on or before the 10Th day
OF October, 1886. The coal must weigh 2,2i0
pounds to the ton, and the oak wood be cut In
three (3) pieces. The wood must measure l2S
ured, and cut at the Capitol. The right TO re-
weigh the coal at the Capitol, and the right to
reject any and all bids is reserved. The bids to
be indorsed Proposals Tor coal and wood"
and addressed to
JOHN B. CLARK, JR.,
Au6.fmw9t Clerk of House of Rep, u. s.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
EDUCATIONAL.

NU RE DAME UF MARYLAND :,
Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies', and
Preparatory School for Little Girls, EMILIA
p. o., three miles from Baltimore, Md. Con:
Quoted by the Sisters OF Notre Dame. Send
for Catalogue. jyl2-mws2m
National Republican., 1886-08-18
BOARDING..

" OTEL WINDSOR = CHOICE TABLE
III board. S20 per month. Coffee the finest.
Lunches special attraction. aul6
National Republican., 1886-08-18
Legal

DATENT ATToRNEY-CHAs. J. GooCH,
IL st. Cloud Building, 9th and + sts. N. w.
Twenty years experience. Prompt and care
ful personal attention given 70 every case.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
wAsHIHGToN. D. G., Aug. 2, 1886.

DRoPosALs FOR WROUGHT IRON GAL.
il LERY.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
LOST AND FOUND.

T osT-LEFT At PUMP NEAR FIRST
IL Presbyterian Church, ~ st., last Thurs
day evening, a heavy ebony cane Finder
Ceiye reward, 0-lS
National Republican., 1886-08-18

Y osT-sATURDAY, PAIR TEEL-BowED
IL eyeglasses, between II. l. ave, and st.;
reward paid at 0lS X. /. ave. 9-lS
National Republican., 1886-08-18
For RENT---ROO1Ts

ENoR RENT-45O Q ST. N. w.-2 NICELY
a. furnished rooms, on ID floor: suitable for
housekeeping; silver, table linen, and dishes
furnished; price, Sl5 7-20
National Republican., 1886-08-18

INoR Rents UNPUBLISHED ROOMS.
H communicating, on LIST floor, with every
convenience for light housekeeping. Apply at
S06 ii st, N, W., at d, m 7-l9
National Republican., 1886-08-18
WANrED-EMPLoYMENr.

XXTANTED-BY A COMPETENT WOMAN,
w. washing or days work; good references.
i56 N st. N, w, 1.20
National Republican., 1886-08-18
The Senatorial Edition.
PERSONALITIES.

Historical in character, and ofinterest to the
general public
National Republican., 1886-08-18
For RENT-.-H0USES

For RENT-MISOELLANEOUS
TNoR RENT-CALIGRAPHsi PRICE RE-
~ duced from SS to So per month during SUN,
merj sold on installments, CALIGRAPH
OFFICE, 933 Il st. 10
National Republican., 1886-08-18
WANTED---MIsoELIANEoUs.

TANTED--TO BORROW $500 FOR SIX
w months; will give first class board as
interest; good security. Address b., Republic
can Office. 500
National Republican., 1886-08-18
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL.
CLERKS OFFICE,

Supervising
aul1-wfm. .5t
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12
Mu.keson. Grand Rapids 4 Indiana

The new route TO Muskegon via. theabove
me was opened for passenger business on
Wednesday, Dec Ist.
Commencing on that date trains leave
Grand Rapids Union depot at 7.25 a. m.
LOO p IN. and 80 p. m. Grand Rapids
Bridge-st. depot al 7.32 a ~. l.07 p. m.
and 9.zs p. m. arriving at Muskegon 500 a.
m, 23O ?. m end $50 p. m.
Leaving Mus&egon at : ij and Il.3O a. m.
ana 80 p m arriving al Grand Rapids
. - a. m 100 p. m. and 7l0 p. m.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

Pam Produce Prom Fir-' Hands.
Apples G3e pr 1..shel 81 ssi y per bar
H.al--llaul rlrseds s. aai sa per hushel.
trr- sre-n ruii i-al-c dairy iseszc
ae estate s'.sllc Ncw York, iAl cream.
Clover seed 81 io8t 5 per basneL
fLrr- T.-l. -Ng
Fresh aeat. Dressed hogs 81 ooai = per cwt
-on g .Dht veal - oG6 5o. beef = 80
slan-Uaeat CaUson s-c. Lancaster 7sc.
.ty. 81 -a WIerrat
Hides~iireen ..c. part cured stya9sc. cured
~'eat-e ftii sAiu, to lZIounds. ioc. k3skius.
green, -c. cured 4Iilc. fekin skins 9u6tJic each
.aeep pei.s G. g, WOO being estimated at sc
Honey aarlic. strained. 6ag..
hay- timothy sissJi5 per ton clover sloal2
Nu.pus-5. sdfac.
Poultry Turkey. dressed ssioc. Spring chick
els -tas. fowls &c.
POTATOES -sAS, &C.
straw y per Ton ssa3 81 per load
ltiioH--A a es5c per it.
Wool -Wasaec ia -. unwashed one-th,rd of.
n Ncci-if0ck stove wood 81 s5uZ per cord four
600 wood i4Gi SD per cord.
6roce cries and Provisions-Whole-ale.
sals-' '.i .osi . .e granulaied. o'.c A. ~.
f' - tkre a.. ~ s1r. e.. yellow o. ,.14t.c.
illee 'ifseu D. ID i2tlfc. lsio roasted 3q 81.
java green. I .t-c' ava. roasted. ~ ctHC. Mara
ti.tn H'i.'t'i $50 -t. Mex. Al. roasted. - Pc
i-ts japan ilc ~ tc. Japan medium "a
.-c 3rdinary. i,a-ac. H}son. tl45c rIupowder.
4 q ft. Oo.nug. g. soc. tou-oD. liza
tCuT g. ~ per cwt- 50 a. per hbl. patent pro-
cess - tN feT cHt s. 6f Pr bfl.. au rhcai four
s. p yer cat. 81 go pr bbl buckwheat. - 90
Mil Feet screenings. sls per ton. bran. 81.
si1Gs. 81 l3 mlitlinE, si5o<i6.
Feed corn sul oats Sl-at1.
kerosene OH Michigan tcst lo'.c per gallon
o. 'as1. .4e--ilisr peg gallon.
seeds tiov ~. So ~ timothy. S2e3 o.
t.sn so Rhlte H,h = 81 per hall hbL other
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

". ". kimba,l will sell Pianos and
Organs at wholesale prices during holidays.
DO not fail to call Odlore purchasing
Canal-st, Grand Rapids
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

Select as your holiday present. one of our
superbly made, elegantly inlaid finished
special HOLIDAY White" Sewing Machines
a gin that Will carry with 1t lasting remem
ORANGES. N \. Town.
HD Monroa-e.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

For good eataoies when they are sold AZ the
prices that Dettenthaler. III Monroe-st is
charging at the present time. Among his
bill of fare. today is a compete line of All
kinds Of game and kinned perch white fish
and trout, fresh from Lake Superior. oysters
OF the finest quality. including the Anchor
brand. the best IN the market Don't fail
TO Try the game oysters or fish sold AT his
market and he will always have you a. a
regular customer hereafter
New plated ware. elegant goods
90 SInrE
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12
rIn.h Gnnd.

A large and complete line Of all Kind,
rom the finest good, made down ID The
ehefpest u YOU prce them you viii buy
oi rs anu ave money s1c STORE
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12
Open Regularly.

The West Side Rink will be open here.
after every afternoon and Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday evenings, with a masoue-
rade Nov 30.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

We invite The attention of the Homeo-
faihic Physicians Of Drsnd Rapids and
vicinity u our new and complete line of
Homeopathic Medicines
MilLs L.lEY & nicEINsaN.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

You are advised 70 apply % Dr. Akin.
IS Monroe sf Tor the cuge of Rheumatism,
debility. eye iung. chrome and special
diseases
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

We are sho~i0s an elegant line 0f En-
cravings. Etchines. DC. which We are pre-
pared % frame al very low prices
HARFHY s. HFf-rFs
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

We take no back seat. bat stand to the
irout with as fine a line Of goods AS any
store IN the city. and AT prices which war
rant sales every time. 94 Srorr
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

The hs1g q klzafa hss iust issse6
'seree 10 he sffecs that he test a. II
-fo< 1ely glassware. izaEs AMI iAncy zo,ds
81. ipaad - CRmnsuss 4 Gfai4aLls
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

Swetland Bros. put mp their celebrated
farls giaces in from I 10 10 fancy boxes
Tor Holiday Presents. and sell them al their
old price pc PER 10
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

oaa1 ss =. silver larkll uugs ffuit
NHitrs s-s4f "a a. -aole spoons a. re-
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

A.eaf Cash See white s1fc
tsst.i 0ssl Michigan r-t e c asked. 80 ,
h.i .s-n fuI rcecnne4. &c ss.e.i
ltauarF rl'.e fearlarf 30 a. Aay.
iaU e.
-.oa- NJ. q ~ &C. So. white &C.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12
Hsrgaln- in Frnme-

We are closing out our entire line of Cab
met Picture rames AZ cost.
HAHIEY 4 HIr.rrr
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12
Ons - the I'inest.-

Bole disles and Fancy Aight ss,nrs
i.4fssst assortment At Cummings & Ga
Lau :.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

Tee nnest candy sore. the luest candle,
and TIE cLes peel prices
oNsfLAAD Bh4s.
COR. NonrCs s. Dlgision-sf
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

$40 cash and $40 per month will buv 4
tine piano At w W. kimballs, 9 Canal-s
Grand Rapids
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

They tell yoa We have raised our price
ott it D, false We stili cell the lnr,s can
dies ia America al 1le Der ib
cHrIiANp EEe-.
Cor. Monroe & Div.slOn-.ts.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

Five dollars cash and Eve dollars p ?
r.ortf hHrs beaHt.i.i o-ran I'll IS. W
N ul4i. 81. I1nal-st
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

g.ur s.tscr ,ers has fhev need rpad
r. Al .0w -stes in cleaning AMI .rlorirx
rf .'afa'nr i-esses shswis str fa 20 ta
The Sage -'ssu 0Ye House. NO - Canal
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12
: IieaniifuI Present.

New leNelrv he very latest ~ sToar.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-12

le-a.f4e e.ea1f a. e.ot ap.8r
LaI eauer 81 fala 4Il f-4r-sLs. t4-
Gems. Labor ASA s.. .s d r-s1.s- ueef-
-l- - a. a.l.o.l.ls reofa. tie same even
.ns ee 1sai a nsstius Vt a. eoranllttss
~ t-eh aI IAe l4iei .saisng Ao1r lsrEs
i8 i.s.i-s ia0ar measures proper CO push a.
trs -.sl ~ sesai.a .f t.s Legislature att
fa4s s.e- 4t-sr 4e.ea as msy be- 1seaei
as able
i.e res..-f nsatt.. aeet.rE af tae a "
I-IIt as.fu. 30. =. Eal Ir lelI D.
N-a ArAs hal ueKt Ilesisy evening.
i.iIeflaAt business = lil t. considered sle
fai atiel'lasg- ~ delegates IS desired.
t..ait4fs Workers lnl8a 40 il - a.
4ua flf q .eles of sunday aiterno14
isstar-s al discussions. - be nei1 every
Gao Fseas iH IaEu~r Hall The hrst meet
- 49, probably a0t .sAe place auul JAa-
larry
Toe members 0f Progressive Assembly
so rs A ~ r. al their ls-i meeting dis
cg+seI il- baker Conspiracy iaw. the in-
tstee ~ thr prevailing methods of tak-
sflua sn- rec school books system and
liaef sub.set 9n which leg station : de-
tnIfit 1g -aool 9rEanlzafi0u.. The di,
UsI1ls elil n- continued AZ the meeting
le.l Wednesday evening and members ot
.lflec assemblies are invited 90 attend and
g-rleipeIs.
ialln Assembly 80 3utl k of r.. vi.
lo'i general Invitation meeting .d A
1 ii TIA lt Canal 81. tomorrow even ng
-,uss SUBJECTS ot Interest and liugur-
'aa.f to all Ilenl- of organized .Ai~4I
Hl-i ea4ers sIl ue lu Attendsucs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-04
BY Rail from Alexandria to
Fulton, Arkansas.
Via Bcyce, COffax. Montgomery and Mindeu
the Most Natural and Best Route.

The route above outlined is per.
haps the most feasible and at the
same time the most promising Of
immediate and substantial traffic
of any similar distance that could
be picked out in all the Southern
States. This is putting the sub
ject rather strong, but we believe
the conditions warrant it
Examine a map of the country
and it is impossible to find a SINH
lar area as thickly settled as the
one designated that does not have
two or three railways traversing it
in different directions We have
prepared statistical table of the
population, area in square miles
and humber of acres in cultivation
in the parishes that would be trib-
utary to this road. The figures are
culled from Prof. Hilgard's Census
Bulletin of 1881, and as matter
of fact are about Is per cent short
of the present population and land
In cultivation, but will answer our
4
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-04
CoLFAx GRANT PARISH La SATURDAY, DECEMBER A. mo

be found as favorable as this for q
railroad leading north from the
city of Alexandria.
Railroad companies are govern
ed by the same considerations that
influence other business enterpris-
es, and they build roads where they
can make most money at the least
outlay and at the same time secure
a permanent and uninterrupted in
come. This object can be accom-
plished by adopting the route we
have outlined It would secure q
lions share of the rich and thickly
settled fifty square mi2as # allu-
vial soil adjacent to Paramount and
Colfax, and nearly all the trade of
Nantachie, Montgomery, St Maui
rice, Campte, Coushatta and Loggy
Bayou, by running within striking
distance of the river, and at the
same time get all of the trade of
the interior hill region. On the
contrary, if the road pursues an
interior line, it could hope for bnS
little traffic from points immedi-
ately on the river, as they would
continue to ship by boat rather
than haul to and from points in
the remote interior.
This road viii pass through the
marble quarries Of VIM parish, the
iron and coal fields Of north Lou
isiana, and near the slate, iron and
coal deposits of Arkansas All to-
gether we think when il is once
fairly put before the capitalists of
the country there viii be no trouble
in getting them to take hold of the
road at once and push it to rapid
and certain completion