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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-03-24
UNDERGROUND WONDERS
subtsrranean Lakes Connected by Strong
Continuous Current


Continuous Current
At Zirknitz, in the Austrian Alps,
there is an intermittent lake. that is
basin which at one season of the year
is filed with water. at another is dried
up and cultivated by the farmers Of
tho neighborhood The imperial for
ester has just examined the construc-
ton Of that basin and found in one
part of it an immense cave called Kar-
lovca, which, when the surface of the
water in the basin has reached q GER
tain height begins sucking up the
water until the basin is empty. This
cave leads to long series of under
ground lakes. all connected with one
another by continuous current. The
forester navigated the first five of them.
Immense fields Of sand and gravel &C
cumulate and alternately stop the cur
rent or are carried off by it 3'he roof
Of the caves in which this syStem Of
waters is located at many places comes
down very low. almost touching the
water, and in such places the moving
gravel beds frequently close the pass
age and cause the waters to rise in the
higher cave. The forester. with three
companions, was in one OF the lakes
when the entrance was suddenly closed
by mass of rubbish tumbling down
from the roof. For more than eight
hours they worked as hard as they
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-03-24

IL Interest of B1lane-s 81
The best2thing the party oede5l, could %.
would be 10 trade she proposed N&tiodal-
League OF Republican clubs for worthless
yellow dog and then shoot tho dog.-FhaodsS-
pxia TINES (LHd.l
The above tersc. unqualified opinion
voices the sentiments Of all thoughtful
Republicans on tho recent convention
of Republican clubs held in New York.
Instead Of the union and harmony SO
conidcntly expected, there was . con-
siderable increase Of discussions, heart
burnings and dissatisfaction. Tho
Blaine organ IN tho metropolis en-
dcavored in vain to create the impress
sion that no corral was intended and
that the delegates were entirely at
liberty In regard to tho selection Of
Presidential timber. IL gradually
dawned on tho minds Of tho visitors
that they were brought together In tho
interests Of Mr., Blaine to checkmate
any movement that may BIO made In
behalf Of other candidates
II was elumsy trick, at tho best.
and should not, hava deceived any Of
the delegates. What tho conjnrers In
charge hoped 10 gain by It Il not casy
to fathom. for such rambling
rigmarolo rs that designated ~ y
platform and tho foolish speeches and
resolutions that made up the greater
part Of the proceedings. can not bind
any Of the delegates. Il would have
been difficult for any of the membeps
Of the clubs to have guessed what they
assembled for aud what would be the
practical results Of the convention.
There was an abundance of ancient
history. the waving of the bloody
Shirt plenty of denunciations Of the
Democratic Administration and lit
tie Of every thing in general and moth
ing in particular.
The vital issues of the day were
dealt with in laundering. school-boy
fashion. and not practical hint OF
any kind offered as to the best method
of dealing with them No wonder.
then, that the Now York Tribune un-
consciously admitted that the thing
was can anomaly in American poll
tics" and that ext ostmaster-G General
Frank Hatton sarcastically remarked
in his paper that there was q general
feeling of relief when the convention
closed
The Republican party shows what
dire straits it is in vixen it tries such a
r,uov;1o oohovoo for <ha v,s,rv,x,oo. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-03-24

A0uouOeE VIGIL the morning OF MS
arrival. My room opened fronting tho
hall. and as he assembled the broad
stairway in company with his valet.
had fair view Of his face. 1t was the
face Of my notorious swindler and thief;
. face that once seen could hardly be
forgotten. especially when the force Of
circumstances had photographed it on
the memory, As in my case.
Now here was a dilemma. This man
was society's pet and the afIimced
husband Of beautiful and aristocratic
lady. and / stranger. But resolved
to act and act at once. So leaving the
house sought and obtained an inter-
view with y weIl-known detective who
carried the seal Of authority. and ac-
quaintsd him of the facts. Together
we returned to the house. and walked
boldly 10 the "count's'' door. The
officer introduced himself By giving bis
name. but not his business. and said:
Here is an old acquaintance who
desires an interview"
"How do you do. Mr.. Albaugh, . said
], glad to SEQ you. -
''What do you mean. sir. said he,
coming into gentleman's room in
this rude wayP am Count Van Earl.
sir; here is my card. =
.'And here is mine. answered.
You remember that team you hired
a my stable for three days drive. l
recovered It three wears a1terwar,l. and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-03-24

AVVhc8 ~ Inv Suc Pon8 u0Ss f%Hsos s>SsS~ "a
took advantaee Of the first opportunity
to critically examine them. and from
certain peculiar marks soon satisfied
myself they were the identical pair Of
horses the oily hunch-back had three
years before driven from my stable.
Finding the owner. l inquired Of him
how he came to find such beautiful
matches. and so like q familiar pair
that once owned.
II bought them in Cincinnati said
he. ''from an importer OF blooded stock.
This was o picked pair from his impor-
tation which he had reserved for bis
special use; but urgent business calling
him to Europe, and not caring to leave
them in hired hands necessitated his
selling.
Il bought the pair for $4,000. and
have many times been offered more
than double that money, but 5000
would not tempt me. They have beauty
and speed, and are today tho fastest
double team in the State"
could you describe the man from
whom you bought themf'' asked.
EYES," said he, '.the man from whom
l purchased was medium sized. appar-
emily forty years Of age. with hair
quite gray prematurely, l should
think-and his general appearance
clerical. One would not have taken
him for q stockman. He was well in
formed and one of the most agreeable
conversationalists ever met"
Explained my part in the history Of
the horses and how / lost them He
ignored my belief that they were the
same horses. but 1 brought forward
such overwhelming evidence in proof
of my ownership that he agreed to SUR
render.
paid him q. 900. the amount which
l received from the rogue, feeling that
he was the more injured of the two,
and received back my team. mutually
agreeing to spend another thousand, il
necessary. in bringing to justice our
thief; for we were persuaded that the
hunch-back. the twin brother and the
clerical-looking person were one and
the same individual.
A minute description was gwen to
detectives in the various large cities of
our country; police reports were care
fully read. but nothing from our man
could be discovered. Finally, believing
that he had been uicked nm under some
assumed name and imprisoned, l had
almost allowed the matter to fade
from my mind, when one winter, my
health falling me. / Needed the advice
of my physician and went to Florida.
In 81 Arg,,st;ra I took t,o.ra a. . eort
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-03-24
A CLEVER SWINDLER.



Thirty years in the livery business
gives man : varied experience ana .
knowieoge OF men Is wen as norses
! was Standing IN inc door OF my
ssaDie one afternoon just at the close OF
me civh war wnen meMum-saeo'
nuncn-Dscked man walked up ana IN
CURED II ne couid % accommodated
Win nrst class rig Tor : lew days.
saying mat ne wished 70 invesuga'e an
exclusive ..scs u mineral isnu IN ina.
ana 'ne aoJo'n'ne county IN sno interest,"
OF : large syndicase IN tne East. !
exerc.Seo Inc USUAL Preoaunon OF ASK.
ing ms name where no was rom ana
u ne couia give me reierences' ne
tc.olly answered my TWO nrst queries
pue seseeo .nst ne was Stranger IN the
pace, Dus nan iet.ers ana produced .
nan aozen introduc'ory eplsties rom
- many genuemen o. nauonai reputar
t'on. svno w. ION our congressman
wnose nsn.wIlung Anew' ana an
otner was nom the Governor OF our
ota'e' Hssruck me tnat MS credentials
were s'rong'y worded' put my desire 70
please 80 good = customer and one
associat'ng witn the este OF the land,
induced my wiling acceptance and l
ordered out tne nnest double team we
nad' An iac'. ~ was the only PAIR IN
1880 ...o 1919 = , 49, 'es 49, nun. anu. - ns
$500 - lay P'ouy n'o0y anu
PloPoscu Psyng sn exolp,tant price, !
ssw mo go Wy Mr. Aicsugn snoula
MOI nave nav, me pleasure % rldlng behind
my e.sns nun, nunuleu aol'al pays AS ne
sOo. INC i'ncs p.eParssoIy 70 start'ng
~ 's 1880. w'sn Inc sll q : man VINO
e w;sSsS dsnos;. :t. anu ' ny. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-03-24


Senatorial courtesy 70 ex-Sena-
tor Lamar il scadt indeed. His live
Land Ofiee recdrd 81 clearly worse in
the eyes Of certain corporation Soma
tor than his DECD var fesoFd- Hid
elflpie1 49pQr sEE%Ef
The greatest blessing that could
be conferred upon American industry
at the present time would be the adop-
tiop by Congress 81 the anti-monopoly
policy recommended in the President'a
tax reduction message. IN =. Stor.
III President CIeveland's recon.
mehdations are carried out, every
workman in the country win be ena-
bled to clotho his family at from twen-
ty-tive to fifty per cont less than be il
forced BY law to spend now. -6k
Louis Republican
The convention Of tho Repub-
lican clubs, II it was intended Is :
boom for the Presidential aspirations
Of James G. Blaine, was Z success. II
its purpose was 10 harmonizc and
arouse the enthusiasm Of The Uepcb-
Iican party it was dismal failure. IN.
y. Star.
william E Chandler has pro
posed : bill to regulate Congressional
elections in South Carolina Floridn.
Mississippi and Louisiana. He nay
be considered something Of u, expert
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
The Very Latest Kink.

II came in here to ask you,n he be-
gan as he entered Grand River gro-
Gerry, II came in here To-"
"No, sirp' was the prompt reply.
II came in here to -"
''Well, you can go right out, again.
"Sir! I'm no beggar!' exclaimed
the stranger.
II know it." replied the grocer
"You came in to ask if had City Di-
rectory. haven't got one. i never
had one. | was trying to save your
valuable time.
The stranger stalked stifiy ont. and
as he related his adventure on the cor.
ner he was asked if that really was his
object.
20. no. he replied; II was going
to ask him for credit until Saturday
night, and that is the new way of chok-
ing man of. He tried to spare my
feelings and secure himself at the same
time. It's a new kink among grocers.
and guess I'll have to pay cash. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
A Chinese Dust Storm.

What is described as "a proper dust.
storm" recently passed over Pekin
The morning opened with thick fog.
damp and raw, and slight air of wind
from the east In the forenoon the sun
partially broke through and showed q
strong current from the west in the
higher. regions of the atmosphere.
Then deep yellow haze obscured the
sun for some hours, reminding one Of
the characteristic London fog. The air
was quite still. In the afternoon, sud-
denly as a shot from a gun, gale broke
out OF the west and blew hard till after
sunset. when it lulled. but broke out
afresh during the night and continued
for some hours more. The morning re-
vealed a coating of fine yellow dust
over every thing. This dust comes from
great distances. and is carried along in
dense cloud at very high attitudes. :.
NJ y Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
BELLEVUE, La THURSDAY, aeag

was not one to make friends readily,
and female friends were exceedingly
rare. Indeed. my mother was the only
woman with whom | felt really at
ease. Then. as my business grew, ]
had 80 much to attend to that social
pleasures were almost unknown"
There was silence for moment; both
intuitiyely felt that the time was almost
at hand. The vision was seated facing
the deep bay window with her head
just touching the curtains, while
Spriggs sat so that his back was to-
wards the street. He generally sat
that way when in her company to avoid
the temptation of looking out when he
heard horse passing
Then Spriggs meditatively resumed:
Until lately l thought that should
always move along in the rut l have
fallen into. but now am bold enough
to hope forsomething infinitely better"
AS Spriggs in his earnestness leaned
forward, his quick ear heard the distant
pit-a-pat of trotting horse. His first
impulse was to turn and look out, but
with mighty effort he restrained him.
self, and, leaning still further, he groped
blindly, excitedly for her hand. Nearer
and nearer came the horse, but Spriggs
now had a firm grasp on her hand.
Il do hope for something infinitely
better. and-and-"
WELL" softly breathed the vision.
while her glorious eyes gazed reamily
past him into the deepening night.
'And-and now it all rests on sin
gle word. Can you-will you-dear
Miss Lucy-is that q Uhite horse?n
Dick Spriggs said the other day that
if he did not read the papers for him.
self every morning he would imagine
from Uncle Zeke's appearance that
Northwestern had slumped off about six
hundred points. 4. Custer, in De-
trOit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
PRACTICAL FORESTRY.
Tree-Planting a Labor That Returns q
Good Rate of Interest. ..

Tree-Planting Labor That Returns q
fy Good Rate of Interest.
This much certainly IS practicable:
That the land grow only valuable trees;
and that land which can not be culti-
waited profitably be put in, trees. The
average forest growth might be three
times as valuable. 1t is badly distrib-
uted-bare spots and crowded spots.
On the first, thick sod prevents a
natural growth; but enough trees can
soon be planted. Thinning out the
dense, stunted growth will much inn
prove it, and usually only nearly
worthless trees need be cut out. Our
woodlands contain many trees that
have no value for lumber, and scarcely
any for fuel. Valuable trees ought to
be growing in their places, or have the
space for their better development. If,
to thin properly, valuable trees must
be cut, take the worst-tormed and least
vigorous. No tree that will not make
good rails or posts should grow; for a
tree that will make good rails and
posts will take its place, and the limbs
and knotty parts of such trees will fur
nish all the fuel needed. 1t is best to
foster the growth of valuable trees of
the kind growing ma turally on the
land, for it is certain that the soil and
climate are adapted to these trees.
Nearly every nut tree makes valuable
lumber, and the nuts will bring an in
come while the trees grow.
Dressing the woodland in the way
contemplated above necessitates little
extra labor; but it requires that the la
Dor be intelligently applied. Trees for
rails, posts and fuel must not be cut by
chance. Those of least value and vigor
are to be selected fer fuel and such
uses. and when trees furnishing the
best timber must be cut they should be
ltsken from among the thickest growth.
The usual winter timber cutting, thus
directed, will accomplish at least two
thirds of the work; and of the other
third, a good part can be done in
winter and early spring. when there is
t1iuC lOI 1t. 1NOt IL fltLblC ldHi uOW
cultivated would better be in trees.
| Hillsides that wash easily, have been
cleared of soil by rains. and fertilizers
applied to them are half thrown in the
creeks. These hillsides are hard to
cultivate and yield poor crops. Some
of them are so cut up that they can not
be cultivated at all with horses. Trees
do. best in good soil, yet they will
grow on these hillsides. As soon as
they have fair start, grass may be
made to grow by using fertilizers, and
the grass and roots of the trees will
prevent the washing by rain, while the
leaves from the trees, and natural
forces. viii deepen and enrich the soil.
Although the best timber growth can
never be expected on these hills. vel
trees that will yield more profit than
cultivated crops can be grown by a lit
tie care. He who plants tree put:
labor ont at good rate of interest =
american A0rteaNurist
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
FAMOUS BUsYsopIEs.
The Three Taviors of TooIey street Not
E6 Mythical Creation. aim8efrf

The Three Tayiors or TooIey street Not
E1s Mythical Creation. zlaras-f
= 1t islsnpposed by many that the three
;ailors of Tooley street were q myth
cal creation of Canning (some say of
O'ConnelD during the agitationaforthe
removal of Catholic disabilities Bns
this is not so; for,E alfhough all three
were not tailors, yet the men had 3
living existence, and the facts asso-
ciated with them had an actuas realty.
The threesmen were John Crosse, taller,
Tooley street; Thomas Scatterly, tailor,
Nelson street, and George Sandliam,
grocer, Berlnondsey. street. The last
was known BY the soubriquet OF SPIN
mischief from his irritating inter-
ference in peoples affairs. These
three men were greats local politicians
local dictators, in fact-who met in
the evenings after business at a public
house in the neighborhood discuss,
over their pipe and glass, the affairs Of
their neighbors and of the nation, no
subject being too great or too insig-
ni6cant TO escape their critical super
vision. At the time when the Catholic
emancipation snosemenfzs was At its
height. tho Tooley street politicians
were agitated 10 Che highest pitch: and
having a firm belief In their owu powers
and the righteousness Of their cause,
they resolved at one Of their meetings
| to petition the houses OF Parllanent on
the subject, and actuaijy prepares =
| petition sshiehe gcoinnaeneea With the
words: s.sNNe, the people Of England, Y
Although the place Of meeting and
much Of Tooley street have been de-
nolished of IaxeAyearsfsthsrs are.s mo
doubt. many people still living in Ber-
mondsey who remember these three
pusybodies. .--Not<s and Queries.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
95 z
MS RELIGION.

ssss4rrs4a asFt4 20 - - -
=. eoes TO church, the pious pet -gAa
~ hear the parson preach;
In 10 drink those lessons in. Il
y So mortal man may teach.
4. eoes TO church. the g,iileless girl,
n ponr her soul in prayer; - z,.,.s
IA "a dol but il she knew 5.si gs
Tor what. oh ..wonld she carei
~ kpsel together, and pray
- NAV be mine And then -
s.ils rom her lips, like prophecy,
low, hsifhushed sAmenf'
Idoubt me of idolatry
IAN . lsttle faint, EsssS sss e.
s,rre IN the rubric Of my heart
sshes esnonized saint. ara &
rsrd my sermon in her smile,
IN issr sweet voice my psalm; .fEt&s
nrsenkgresence in the place 'aaizt -
Breaahes celestial balm. re go a
No piety Like mine, mayhap,r a.q.tE.s
The parscn might defaur: - = ~
yo. while she goes to worship God,
Igo 10 worship her.
aegsS szss - Eza@ $50 s.
fc me she stands for all that $ bright
And best below, above;
Nrnssrt Ii but q shrine for her,
And my religion Love.
worship her, and shall for aye,
whssher ! diesor 1--we; SFu 81
lndsHe Who m1de her what She Is E
That worship will forgive,
r. sss1Sssi ss9Fsst gFH s7s -!
he Is no tyrant envious, ..,.-,z, ..s....
Cruel and cold and GRIM ~ :
Blest be His holy name. He knows
Iniesi I worship Him. sGSs ay3
1,na h..r-ls -Bostoa GIooAr
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19

The old proverb of setting thief
to catch a thief was illustrated by the
robbery of railroad station in Indiana.
Just as they were scared away the
burglars had broken open some boxes
full of goods that proved TO have been
stolen by the station master.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19

Huntsville. Ala. has exempted
from city taxation for ten years all
manufacturing enterprises employing
over 5000 capital that may be located
in that CITY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-04-19
RED DsAND WHITE.
Gle Zeke'se Investigations and
His Courtship.
90 -

How's Northwestern this morning.
Ele ZekeP" asked Dick Spriggs across
restaurant. table, sw "a
sluhped of six points, blast it."
Elig sicieuslyg ever his paper atI
seak brought by the waiter.
Akiel SptsgssAaid down his paper
picking up his fork stuck it into
neatra As he Withdrew it and saw
sich red Juice aooze siout, his
sArighteued. Spriggs was some
a Of an epicure. q
Six points pretty big DROP" said
u possessing himself of the paper
alsrnstiag between it-gaud bis
hssfast: "How dye come outp"
BA Sp1ggs was busiiy engaged in
hing of'zAags piScesaof steak and,
sag them with much the, same-ex-
nsi0h that a chicken exhibits when
iag a drink Of water. Business was
iness, but breakfast was breakfast
1then, and while Dick chartered and
asxtracts, Spriggs turned his eyes
ihs ceiling at every bite and gave
nselt up to the sonlfal enjoyment of
bat was before him. Dick skinned
Ealy over the news, took cursory
nce at the editorials and paused at
pEsr cornerof> the page; then he
sfSoud:: ss'z @*as &c = 49, 81 80
ramhly thereason why. when red headed
sppeass on the street. . white horse seen
ais appearance,win have to be soughnsor
sslofy Away back in the early Greek and
paan days, red-haired girls were justly
'Tl.ds ,'iIalr' i9,aslrrtssaspriss
ugss was q bachelor. and though
yss not especially addicted to the
nekleaned thoughtfully back in his
W. ,+lt'sa dodgastea funny ching,
'e aeke but it's 9 fact, never knew
tall straight as 4 string, too. "
Nea what ia itp',' .,.......x.
WY don't you see, the saving is
where ever yen. see a ared-headed
mere is always a white horse in
au fselieve it now-didnst At FIRST.
Y e onlI Sunday night l went to
a'eh With Miss Austin-you ought to
aeF Uncle Zeke--" Dick paused
~ piece Of steak halfway to his
aiA 40 azed sysa.ninsly .t the
ak wall. "Well. as was saying, l
% church; coming. out 1 saw di-
J, IN front Of us a girl with hair
aoout as red as You find it. One of
asf IN, game, Ia fhasyoa must
E.s go some where that is accessi-
. the horse after seeing the red
80 made khFeNsuseabout q short
ana dragged Mabel out the side
Thought l had the white horse
esa this time, but just - We
M e0' NE door. sure enough the in
s0,e white horse came trotting
sae sae eerneE . There wasn't an
!. .'0ur-iegged animal in sight and i
see any the whole way home.
a'eo 1t every chance and never
FksR essatsd an insadlsle re-
= sna rose from the table. By
asa sesgotsen all about IL but
", sa' OF red-haired girl brought
aS.I asIsc. ~ % MS mind. In spite of it's
sfaiss, there wsssomee thing
.a0 sneaaay abost. the natiea and
81 80 slmost anconsciously began to
sas psassssbys TarSing slie Conner
s@Pg against Anosherntnaid
s.s nair and sure enough there.
. Q post, was 4 arather scrawny
= uamistaksble whisesskorse.
=. the hegiuningg Of his sdown-
= .nere and then he determined
saacuy what was in the saying.
E Was nothing IL not me-
long life Of single blessed
aaness. strainingz had made
and he entered into the invests
The Springdale news., 1888-10-12
QUITE COMPLICATED,
Citizens of Benton County Protest Against the Issu nee of Sheriff. Elect Galbrcath's
 Commission

Gov. Hughes has very compile ated case before him, and one that Is attracting considerable attention.
 r. r. Galbreath, sheriff elect of Benton county; held the same office rom 1881 to 1886, and during his term of office deposited the county funds in the bank at Bentonville. the county.seat. \ failure in the bank caused the county to lose $l4,000. When the legislature con vened T bull was introduced for Gal breath's relief. The legislature ae- cepted his notes for the money due the state, which notes have not as yet been liqaidated
 At the the recent state electicE Galbreath was again elected sheriff of Benton county, aud citizens have entered protest against the is- suance of hls commission.
 The argument was to have been heard by the governor yesterday, bat the attorney in the case dId not arrave and il will probably como up tomorrow, as the attorneys are ex- pected to arrive from Bentonyiile today.-I R. Gazette, 7tI inst.