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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
Among the Bird.
Gentleman MagazlneI


The river flows to-day with 4 full
stream. much djscolored by what fisher
men call "snow-broth ~; only feg
catklns and much-swollen buds on the
willows which skirt it tell Of early
spring. What birds may be expected
to-day in the valley? The migratory
birds generally arrive within a week,
on one side or other, Of the ayera 90
date assigned by nsturalists to their re-
specliye arrivals. A CLEAN Of sun
shire lights up this patch Of kingcups.
There is low fence beyond, running
down to the willows and since our
floral dial tells unerringly by these
vernal indications, as did ThOreau's,
that the time must be toward the end Of
March, we are busily looking for the
little willow wren, which is among the
earliest of our spring yisitOrs.-le who
knows the spots in his neishborhood
which are most favored by the misra-
tory birds on their first arrival is sell
dom at a loss to find the birds them
selves year by year. It is just as We
thought. Down this old fence willow
wren is actually fitting. Now it is on
the hedge, now on the willow; ever
moving, sometimes INDUCING in snatches
of song; up and down it flies, very
.earlesg, evidently much pleased TO find
tself in its old house again after the
long journey from Khartoum, or even
from the Holy Land, where the bird
abounds. When this bird has once
reached its familiar haunts in England
it may be confidently asserted that
spring is here. Soon the rest Of the
spring migrants will be with us-t7e
swallows. redstarts, whitethroats, the
nightingale and cuckoo, the goat
sucker, and, the very latest conner of
all, the sober.colored hycatcher, and
nesting cares will begin apsce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
fagpipe music-Stories of Scotch
SBfnnsa

Although 10 English ears the shrill
tones Of the basplpe are, from a must
rsl standpoint, totally incomprehensi-
bic, and in some cases even matter for
adherence, yet the Highlander regards
its notes as the sweetest aud most mclo-
dious in the universe, aud the instru-
ment itself as little less than gift from
above.
In war the valor-inspiriDg influence
of the pibroch upon Caledoniau bloc I.
is too we'll known TO be here more than
alluded to; as Byron grandly puts it
with the breath that nils
| Their mountain pipe-so I'LL the moun-
| tanners
With the fierce native daring. watch iu-
The stirring memory Of a thousand
years"
All Highlsnders are by nature clan
nish--pipers especially so. A sage
once described the human race as being
divided into two clssses-those who
play the fiddle and those who don't
Such distinction, when applied to per
formers on the bagpipes, is, from a
piper's point Of view, actually q
! truiSm.
Like all individuals who belong, or
imagine they belong, to select clrcls
OF the salt Of the earth--a piper is a
proud man. 1t needs no ghost to tell
that--as any one can judge who sees q
be. jewelled, be.dirked, killed vo:ary
of tie drone and chanter marching
about with inflated cheeks and strut Of
dignity. GAS prood as turkey-cocs,
and half as prood as piper" is an old
Scotch description Of man who has a
decent opinion OF himself.
A lover of pipes commonly regards
with contempt every other variety Of
musical instrument, from an organ 70
jews harp; a. the bard has it,
"Ta squeskin' fife an trumpet blaw
Charm no IA Hleian'mau ava
Hut owe Ia hill an far ava
On bsgpipe rsirln'.
And then sko'l SLASH doom Gne pr twa--
Az deids II herrtn'."
A Highlander was taken By friend
to the Edinburgh Theatre Roysl soas
years ago IN order to hear the g'eai
Tiiiens 10 tho operi Of Lacrezis
Be,gis." Donald listlcssly sat out the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
A Strangers Iansssnt siundcr.

Many amusing mistakes are made by
strangers who stop at clearinghouse
in Albany and forge. the number A.
which they have engaged board. "In
the vicinity of the Medical College," :
telegraph operator said to Jovnalre-
porter to-day, "are number Of houses
built exactly alike. A few years ago =
young "lightning.slingsr came here
from Canada and secured q night posi-
tion In the Western Uniou. lie wan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
Eastern Proverbs.

There are some general and almost
constant peculiarities noticeable in these
proverbs, such as the peryading unpop-
ularity Of the sister-in.law, (who seems
to be in as bad cdor as mothers-in-lsT
with u.s. the perpetual illusions to the
kapgri or little portable Csshmerian
stove,which ough to make fire-insursnce
premiums high, the appearance Of Ger
tain female lunatic aud saint entitled
Lal.Ded, SC. But the proverbs are, as
q rule, far too racy to have much com
mon form. Here is a delightful vari-
ant on adding insult to injury " am
not so angry at the cat eating the ghee
as am at her shaking her tail" " May
roses be to your mouth" is surely q
most elegant fashion Of replying to q
pretty speech from somebody else,
whether there is or is not al undercur-
rent Of sarcasm in il. /" Ten wives,
but eleven dispositions" is much bst-
ter than "many men, many minds"
though, perhaps, it has a rather more
limited intention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
ssI'NS. EESTDg.S. &c.

GUNS GUNSl GUNS JUST
~ OPENED A LARGE AND CON.
PLETE ASSORTMENT oF ESGLlS 4
BREECH-LOADISG GUNS. made by w g
q. SCOTT & SON aud other makers; also
every variety OF DOUBLE eui SING =
GUNS aud SPORTING GOODS ~ AL Siuds
which / offer rs low q can To- bought any
where. | ON Kgent fpr ihe ceiehrutai
UEA y. SHOT cPORrING ant BLASTING
POWDER 4. ". ilISpR
Sulm&Acr.
1899 Main street. Rionmond. Va.
&C i0-eodim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24

A bronze medal nve centimsters
across has been cast by the city Of
Paris for the artists and others who
were employed on the new Hotel lie
Vile. On one side Paris gives her
hand to the republic across an altar or
pedestal, on which stands tho word
:. Pstrie ~ On the other il written
Reedifcation dc l'Iotel do Vile dc
Paris. Republique Frane,iae. Oollab-
erateur NJ. = MDCCCLXXXU,"
leaving a spsce for the name Of the re-
cipient.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
MASSAGE.
IChambers's Journal


Massage as a hygienic agent vas pric-
ticed from the earliest times and is pro-
baby as old as surgery itself, or, as it
would be more exact to say, as old as
mankind. The word is derived from
the Greek "to knead " and the Arabic
"to press softly" A Chinese manu-
script, the date of which is 5000 years
before the Christian era, contains an
account Of operations similar to those
Of the present day; friction, kneadlng,
manipulating, rolling-all the pro:e-
dures now grouped together under the
name Of massage. The translator OF
this curious record, = French mission.
airy at Pekin, finds it to include all the
characteristics Of an ancient scientific
mode Of treatment and it has been
wittily remarked that however it may
reiuyenate those who submit to its in-
Auence, the wrinkles of tims cannot be
removed from its own ancient visage.
With the Egyptians, Greeks, and Ro-
mans form of massage was the con-
mon accompaniment Of the bath, and
was used as a luxury, as means OF
Fastening tedious couvalescence, and 70
render the limbs supple and enduring.
Rubbing and amounting were sometimes
done by medical practitioners them
selves or by the priests or sometimes
by slaves. Herodicus, one of the mas.
ters Of Hppocrates in tho fifth century
h. G., frat proposed gymnastics as a
cure for disease. Elavas the superior citi-
Ger Of the Gymnssium.at Athens, and by
compelling his patients to undergo va
rious exercises and to have their bodies
rubbed is said to have heightened their
lives. insomuch that Plato reproached
him for profracting that existencs 10
which, % years advanced, they could
have lfss and less enjoyment. He hin-
self by the practice of his own rsms-
dies, attained the age Of one huudrel.
The earliest defnite Information re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
The Hen Minister" Down in uaine.
Boston Record 4

At an island on the coast Of M,ine,
which is much rssor,ed TO, there IL an
esteemed local clergyman who Is knogn
to The summer residents, nearly all Of
whom are Bostonisns, as tho "hea
minister" This is by reason Of his
habit Of telling, in season and out Of
season, . certain story which queerly
illustrates the idea Of faith.
II preached sermon one Sunday"
TIE good minister will say, son the
doctrine Of faith. In which | taught
ny hearers the good Christian doctrine
hat al things msy be brough! about By
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24

IN nnO CUSTOMERS WANrED,
AVsVVN Rest A NruRACfTE Goa,
Best West Virginia SPLGSr COAL, Best
West Virginia sFEAN COAL. Psrfsct pgq
20 ration III eOsi and Satisfactory prices
S I. LAfHROP & "a.
sa2s Rsvsptrensh styast 81 drs W. orige
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
YEARS TEACH MORE THAN RoOKs.

Among other valuable lessons impaired
by this teacher is the fact that for a very
long time Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" has been the prince OF liver
carIectiyes ana blood purifiers being the
household physician of the poor mau. and
The able cOnf u.ting physician 10 the rich
patient. and praised by all Tor 4, magnih-
cent service aud efficacy In all diseases OF
a chronic nature. az maiarlsl poisoning. all
merits Of the respiratory aud digestive sys-
tens, liyer.diseaee and In all cases where
the use OF an alternative remedy Is indi.
Gated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
A TOTAL ECLIPSE

OF all 9th er medicines by DR. X. V. Plarce's
Golden Medical Discovery" is approach
ing. Unriysiled In bilious q sOrders Impure
blood. and consumption, which Is scro.I-
lous disease Of the lungs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-24
pELICATE DIsEAsEs

OF either sex. however Induced, promptly.
thoroughly. aud permanently cured. send
10 cents In stamps for large illustrated
Treatise. World Dispensary Medical AsSO-
citation, s63 Main street. Buffalo, y. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
Notice, Democrats !

The members of the Democratic Exc
cutive Committee of Grant Parish are
requested to meet in Colfax on Saturday,
the 18th day of July, 1886. to organize
for the ensuing Congressional campaign
and for the next two years service.
Business of Importance will be brought
before the committee, and full attend
ance is desired. Those wards having a
full and satisfactory representation on
the old committee can retain the same if
it suits their pleasure, but where the de-
CATION is incomplete it is advisable for
the ward to elect new members to serve
on the committee. Let the Democrats of
each ward issue notices to hold meetings
at the usual places in their wards on Sat
urday, the 10th day of July, and elect
three members of the committee.
II. G. GOODWIN,
Ch'm'n Dem. Elk. Com. Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26


A beautiful boquet of artificial
flowers has been presented to the
CHRONICLE, with the compliments
of the maker, Mr.. Willie Cavana.
This young gentleman, who is an
expert in making all sorts of flowers
in paper, cloth and wax, has gone
to Alexandria to set up in business
as a teacher and manufacturer.
His taste and skill in this line is
something remarkable, and is
praised by all who have seen his
work. Any one desiring to secure
beautiful and lasting flower orna-
ments can procure them by leaving
their orders at Mr.. A. F. Simonin's
drug store in Colfax, or by address
ing Mr.. Cavana in Alexandria,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
A Captains Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and N.
Y, had been troubled with a cough
so that be was unable to sleep, and
was induced to try DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption. 1t not
only gave him instant relief, but
allayed the extreme soreness in his
breast. His children we're similarly
affected aud a single dose had the
same happy effect. DIR. Kings New
Discovery is now the standard remedy
in the Coleman household and on
board the schooner. Free trial bot
ties of this standard remedy at Nash
& Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
CONSTABLE'S SALE.
Seventh Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
Louisiana.-No. 40S.
L. Chopin VS.. w. w. O'Neal.

By virtue of and to satisfy writ of f.
ia, issued and to me directed, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, have seized
and will offer for sale, at public auction, in
trout of the door of the 9TH Justices court
in the town of Montgomery, Grant parish,
La, between the hours prescribed by law,
On SATURDAY, July 3, 1886,
the following described property, seized
as the property of w. w. O'Neal, to-wit:
The north half of the southwest quarter
of section nineteen, township eight, range
four west, containing so acres, more or less.
Terms-Cash with benefit of appraise-
ment. j. T. COLLINS,
Constable Ward Seven.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the
reach of suffering humanity, truly Is
Electric Bitters. Inactivity of the
liver, biliousness, jaundice, constipa-
ton, weak kidneys, or any disease OF
the urinary ogans, OF whoever re-
quires an appetizer, tonic or mild
stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain
cure known. They act surely and
quickly. every bottle guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction or money re
funded. Sold at fifty cents bottle
by Nash n Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

In a letter from Mr.. j. P. Lin
cecum of ward five we learn that
the rains of last week have greatly
injured the corn and cotton crops
on the creek farms of that section.
The water was higher than it has
been for years. On Wednesday
morning Mr.. l.. could just see the
tops of the corn in his river field.
He says there are many long faces
among the farmers, but We hope
their losses will prove to be smaller
than anticipated, .although it is
certain that many have sustained
serious damage. Nearly all the
crops in the bottoms of Little
river, Fish creek and Indian creek
are ruined. He also informs US
that the people of that section are
endeavoring to have a mail route
established through their country,
and incloses us a letter written to
him by Hon. n. G. Blanchard on
the subject, in which our popular
Congressman designates the man
ner to proceed to get the route, and
Eave offices established at Bear
creek and Indian creek, the points
desired by the people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

Mr.. Hull, living on the Rapides
side of Red river, informs us that
he has three acres of red clover
from A to 5 feet tall growing on
stiff alluvial river soil. He says
that it does not appear to do well
on sandy river land, but it luxuri-
ates on the stiff lands. Here is a
dot for our farmers. Red clover
makes an excellent pasture, and it
is equal to peas as a fertilizer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

On Tuesday evening a sociable
was held at Mr.. j. H. McNeely's
residence that was a pleasant and
most enjoyable affair. 1t was given
for the benefit of Miss Minnie
Texada and Miss Cora Luckett,
two fair and lovely daughters OF
Rapides. We trust these charm
ing lassies will frequently give oul
community the pleasure of theil
presence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

One of the young married men
of Colfax has been having fine
time of it this week during the
absence of his wife. In company
with four or five jolly companions
chicken suppers, wine and cigars
have been set out by mine host,
and duly discussed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
Fifteen Years at Large.

Henry G. Wright, alias Riley
Wright, who has lived near the
parish line of Grant and Winn for
the last eight or nine years, was
arrested ON Wednesday by Sheriff
Down, of Newton county, Texas.
He is wanted for killing a man
over fifteen years ago, and for
which he had been sentenced to
the Texas penitentiary for twenty
years, but managed to make his
escape, and has been at large ever
since, having successfully kept his
identity concealed all the while by
the simple device of changing the
initials of his name. His hiding
place is said to have been betrayed
by man who has known his secret
for seven years. Wright made no
attempt to conceal his identity
when arrested, and acknowledged
to killing the man for which he
was sentenced Sheriff Down left
for Texas with his prisoner on
Thursday. Mr.. S. M. Lacroix rem
dered material assistance in MAX
ing the arrest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

Once upon a midnight dreary,
1 was tossing weak and weary,
For l had fit of ague,
And my bones were very sore.
Suddenly / read a label,
OF medicine on my table,
But to reach't / scarce was able;
was so Internal sorel
Took | just one dose, twas BILE BEANS;
Soundly slept / and did snore.
Had the ague nevermOreI
Is cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
NOTICE.

The listing of the taxable property of
Grant parish has been completed, aud said
list win be exposed in the assessors office
in Co'fax for the purpose of inspection and
correction tor the period of twenty days.
beginning next after the ten days required
for notice shall have expired.
w. 3. GARRETT, Assessor.
May %, 1876.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

DANGER! A neglected cold or cough
may lead to pneumonia. neuralgia or
other fatal disease. Strong's Pectoral
Pills will cure cold as by magic.
Best thing for dyspepsia, Indigestion,
sick headache as thousands testify.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Mitchell Ray
will apply to the governor for communal
ton of his sentence, he having been con-
victed at the May term. 1886, of the Grant
parish district court of wounding less
than mayhem.
Coliax, La, May Is, 1886.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
LOCAL DO Il s.
Have you subscribed to help the
poor little orphan

Miss Artemise Tessier, a pretty
young lady of Natchitoches, is
visiting Colfax to see her aunt,
Mrs. Grow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

The Colfax CHRONICLE and Weekly
Times Democrat will be sent one year
to any one paying us ~ rs in cash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
NOTICE.
In the matter Of the succession of r. La
croix, deceased.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish o
Grant, La.

Whereas Robert J. Lacroix has petitioned
TO this court to be appointed administrators
of the succession of Robert Lacroix. decd.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it doth
or may concers to show cause within ten
days from the date hereof why the said
prayer should not be granted.
Witness the Hon. w. +. Blackman,
judge 18th district court.
A true and correct copy.
S.B. sHACKELFORD, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
THE HARRIS IMPROVED DOW LAW
Cotton Seed Planter and CuanO Distributor.

This Planter has tlkeu more
premiums than any | lanter
ever invented. More Of them
are in use aud sold every sea.
son than ali other makes COM
bined. This machine has
been prominently before the
cotton growers of the South
for many years, constantly in
crossing 10 popularity. and is
the only planterthat wiilgiye
complete satisfaction t, the
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-29
SheriH's Sale,

BY virtue OF an execution. issued out of the
District Court of the Second Judicial District of the
Territory of Idaho. in and for the County of Al.
turas, wherein James Furey is Plaintiff and Chss.
Brown and dno. b. Wints RS are Defendants up n
a Judgment rendered upon the oath day of June.
1886, tor the sum of One Hundred and Thirty -four
and 67-l0O Dollars 1874 81 besides costs and ill.,
terest. have this day levied upon all the right
ute, claim and interest of said Defendant in and
to the following described real estate to-wit;
That certain lode mining clsim located known
and recorded Ms the "ScEraeder & Saure lode sit
uate in the Bear Greek Mining District Alturns
eouaty, Idaho Territory, and more particularly
described follows:
Said VEIN or lode was located July Odd. 1885 nv
Jno. b. Winters. Peter Schraeder and Fred. Same
and Is situated on what liz nown rs Al.uras Hill,
and bounded ON the east 10y Blake's Gulch, aud on
the south and west by Steele Creek being on the
north side OF said A1turas Hill; the nearest known
claims being the Independence and Alturas
grOupe of mines:
Being the same property levied upon under at
tachment dated September 10th, 1885
Notice is hereby given that will, on the 3d
day OF Januarv, 1887, at 10 o'clock A. m of said
day in front of tue Courthouse d or of the county
oi Alturas, sell ut public auction for cash lowfi;I
money, III hand, all the right title claim and in
terest of said Defendants, Chas. Brown ct nj.
or In and to the above described property or so
much thereof rs shall satisfy Said judgment, with
interest anf costs to the highest and best bidder
Dated the 7th day of December, 1886,
G. Ii. FUREY, Sheriff.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-29
SUMMONS.

TERRITORY OF IDAHO
County of Alturxs. ! 90
In the Probate Court of Altaras County Territory
of Idaho.
Olympic z,eger. Plaintiff, vs.. Joseph Brown, De-
PENDANT
To Joseph brown, Defendant:
In the name of the People OF the United
States in the Territory of Idaho:
You are hereby notified that there is how ON file
in the Office OF the Prohste Court of the County of
Alturss, in the Territory Of Idaho, the complaint
OF Olympia logger, demanding of you the sum Of
Two Hundred aud Fifteen DOliars lS2t5OUl to-
gether with interest at the rate of and one
half III per cent. per month, aud attorney fees,
upon the following Cause OF action: 4 pronlis Dry
note NV due and unpaid.
And yuu ire hereby notified that unless You
appear and answer 10 said complaint at my Office
in HALEY, Itlsho Territory. within ten days lex.
elusive of the day OF servicei, after the service
on you of tbs summons, II served within this
county or, If served out of this county but in
this strict within twenty days: otherwise
withih forty days, or judgment by default will be
taken against you for the sum # sll500, interest
and attorney fees together with the costs of suit
In testimony whereof, I, H. Street,
Probate Judge, have herrpIto set rly
bspd and affixed the zeal OF said Court
tsEALl at Rsiley, Idaho, this I'd day of Decein.
Der. u. 1888.
II. G STREET, Probate Judge,
deg Ex-Ofhcio Clerk of the Probate Court.