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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11
puNcEnT PARAGRAPHS.


Evil is in antagonism with all crca-
tion.
Our actions must clothe us with an
immortality, loathesome or glorious
"A 'coquette is woman 'thout any
heart that makes fool o man 'thoui
any head.
IL . woman only possessed the
happy faculty Of talking out OF two
corners of her mouth at the same time.
there would be good deal said on both
sides. philadelphia Herald,
We would have life that others
might be helped ~ live sweetly. and
power that thought and liberty might
be protected and encouraged POM
eroys Aduance Thought
A man has been arraigned in
New York court for robbing a plumber.
1t is supposed that the gentleman in
vited the plumber to dinner, and then
refused to pay him for the time it took
him to cat it. - onkers Statesman.
First countryman in the city
'.Where arc you going for dinnery
Second countryman = ITO the Till
house. / saw one Of their bills de-
kitchen, and it says that dinner lasts
from 'levon o'clock till half-past
three"
"A man who hath no virtue In HIM
self ever envieth virtue in others; for
mems minds will either feed upon their
own good, or upon Others evil; and
who wantcth the one will prey upon
the other Lord Bacon.
Hotel clerk -"No. sir, we cant ac-
commodate you. You have neither
baggage nor money" Il know l
haven't, bat came to town in .
freight-car. and there is considerable
coal dust in my hair. "Well, comb it
out carefully and that win do. Nc
brdska Stale Journal.
Another RIVAL
And brushed nom his eyelash great sparkling
.why should they prefer that burlesquer to me.
When am much better k'Ssss sSsa s csit,e
Ibid you notice that
man who just went out changed the
price cards in those cigar boxes, and
then paid you ten cents apiece for those
twenty-five cent cigars?'' Dealer
20. yes. noticed that; but, bless your
soul. itmakes no difference to me. Both
boxes are the same. "-Jwdgc.
An old colored minister in New
England invariably begins his sermons
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11

Cowboy to Photographed want
my pictur' TUX"
Photographer-''Yes sir; sit right
here, please"
'Nics day."
Eyes; look right here, please"
"You bst."
"Now 1T perfectly quiet. Give me .
good expression and wink when you
havs mind to. !"
What was that last remark, psrd.
nerp''
wink wink when you fesl like Il. /"
burned q I'd euk you Eur : drink,
H. man. "-6k AbUj Glote.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11

''Well," he remarked. as he met a
Woodward avenue grocer, $50 poor II.
has gone to the wall.'
"You don't tell me!''
"Yes; he can't pay ten cents on the
dollar"
1T surprises me. and yet it doesn't
l saw little transaction five years ago
which satisfied me that he would event.
ually bring up with sudden jerk"
What was thate''
why, he bought horse right here
in front Of my store without even ask
ing me to look at the animals teeth
and tell his age. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11
-Tfe Democratic party Is IN tn,

Tie Democratic party is in the
saddle again, and it is there to stay. 1t
has buried opposition parties in the
past and will bury others in the
future. It hiss about finished the
grave Of the Republican party. and
next year it win bury that party. Lord
help rs to be sufficiently thankful
Shetbyville (Ind Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11

The Cincinnati Gmnssvc iaE Ca
zetse resents the idea that John Sher-
man lacks tact. The truth b John not
only lacks tact but he lacks patriot.
Ian, It{anto obWeittst6teN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11

SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
-One Of the finest plate mills in tho
country viii soon start at Ferndale, Pa.
Three hundred men will be en-
ployed at new plate mill at Wheat
land. Pa.
Tho Southern manufacturing mills
are working night and day. with orders
running months ahead.
Within six months Chicago will
have five new packing-houses in active
operation. which, jointly with those
already in the city, will have a capacity
Of preparing for the market daily 1900
head Of beef cattle and $1,000 hogs
Boston Budget.
Applying certain measurements to
a scarcely visible film Of silver. Herr
Wiener arrives at the conclusion that
no less than $4,000. 900 molecules of
silver must be laid in line to measure
an inch. -Avkansaw Traveller.
1t has been estimated that Paterson
turns out $l0O. 000. 600 worth of finished
silk goods annually. and that Swiss
manufacturers and workmen arc being
driven out Of the business in conse-
quence. -PH6lic Opinion.
The foundry business has grown to
very large proportions this year, and
within three years the size and cost Of
equipment has greatly Increased. About
fifty large foundries, worth from ESQ.,
900 to S15. 900. are now under course Of
construction.
lin his latest writings on solar
physics, Mr.. j. Norman Jockey, the
distinguished English astronomer. ex-
presses the opinion that the volume Of
the sun is much greater than was form
erly supposed. and It's density conse-
quently much less. The latter he esti-
mates to be about half the density of
water. IN p. Ledger.
The prospect of further exploration
in the direction Of the South Pole grows
brighter. The Prime Minister Of the
Australian colony of Victoria proposes
an appropriation of fifty thousand dol
lars for tho stimulation of Antarctic
research on the part of navigators, pro-
vided that the other colonies of Aus
tralasia viii join in the enterprise. IN
r Ledger.
-Ofthe various geological collections
in the British Museum, the oldest is the
Sloane collection, which was acquired
by purchase in 1853. The fossils were
then regarded as mere curiosities, and
the original manuscript catalogue, still
preserved. contains many curious en-
tries to remind the readers of the rapid
progress Of the science Of geology
during recent years. Arkansow Iau-
clcr.
"A magnificent gift has been made
to the Natural History Museum. South
Kensington, by Captain Wardlaw RAM
sey. The late Marques Of Tweeddale
had perhaps the finest collection Of
birds in Great Britain, aud had in adj
dition a very valuable archaeological
Iibary. This collection and the library
were bequeatbed to Captain Ramsey.
who has assigned the whole to the
nation. together with many rare or
astrological specimens obtained by
himself in the far East. The value OF
this present is Ei5.000.
"A. Pringle claims to have discov.
cred six new substances in some lower
silurian rocks in Selkirk Five are said
to be metals, and the otheE is,a sub
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-02-11

"A good cement to close the cracks
in stoves 10 made BY mixing wood ashes
Ind salt
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
ATTRACTIVE BAR HARBoR
And what is Being Done Now to In
crease Its Popularity.

BAR HARBoR, May 12.-The season will
open earlier here at Names great summer
resort than ever before, and the indications
are that when the tide of travel fairly sets
in there will be largely increased influx Of
tourists, as well as of those who come here
to participate in the swirl of social gayety.
In view of the near approach of the annual
hegeira, the Maine Central railroad have al
ready put into service their splendidly
equipped trains with new buffet cars, and
steam communication has also
been established for the benefit of those who
desire to take time by the forelock Extra
preparations are being made for the throngs
of visitors expected to come. and the hotel
men are wearing the happiest smiles in an
ticipation of the profitable harvest. 1t is un-
derstood that the Louisburg has nearly all
its rooms engaged. The number of cottages
has considerably increased since last sum-
mer, and the erection of many more is con-
templated. Most of the domiciles are owned
by wealthy people in New York, Baltimore,
Philadelphia and Chicago. Boston is also
well represented in the cottage colony.
There is likely to be grand rush of visit
ors to Sorrento the coming season. The
place is looming up as a summer resort, and
It's outlook is promising 1t is six miles
across the bay from here, and is reached by
steam ferry. Cottages are multiplying in
number, the cafe is to be enlarged by the ad-
dition of 40 rooms. a system of water works
is in operation, and q miles of sewerage are
uader construction. The erection of a new
hotel is proposed, in which project it is un-
derstood that Congressman Frank Jones,
DR.. Moore of the Manchester Union, and
Charles Sinclair of the Wentworth Hotel,
Newcastle, N. H., are interested.
A number of Boston people own cottages
at Winter Harbor, four miles across the bay,
and spend their summers there. The locali-
ty possesses many attractions in its natural
scenery, and is growing fast. Edward ].
finest cottage there. 1t is Situated on COM
mandlng eminence. is three stories in height,
and is in the form of a cross with four wings.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
ENERAL NEWS.

The Gath anniversary of the American
Sunday School Union was celebrated in
Springfield, Mass, last evening
The Gloucester schooner Edward Webster
has arrived at San Francisco. She had been
given up for lost.
At Castle Garden 4713 emigrants were
landed yesterday. They came from Copen-
hagen, Liverpool, Naples, Havre and Ham
burg.
anew York gentlemen are taking steps to
form general yacht racing association or
one embracing the clubs OF the Atlantic
coast.
Gen. Horatio King and Gen. George ii.
Sharpe, are in Richmond, Va, consulting
with a committee representing the army Of
Northern Virginia regarding the grand re-
union at Gettysburg. July l. and 3.
Maurice F. Wilhere of Philadelphia and
p. III. McNeill of Indianapolis, have been
reelected national president and secretary,
respectively, of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
nianss
Disston saw work at Talony, Pa, were
burned yesterday. Loss, S30O,000i insur-
ance, S190000 Two hundred and fifty per-
sons lose work temporarily. and 1900 are af
fected.
The Boston police are investigating the
case Of Lawyer Z. +. Fay, whose dead body
was found Monday last in a closet on the
third floor of 161 fremont street. Certain
developments and discoveries have led the
police to believe that there may have been
foul play.
There seems to be no reason to hope longer
for the safety of the yawl Cythera. The
captain of one of the New York pilot boats
saw her when she was struck by the bliz-
zard, and he says that she was making bad
weather Of it as long as she remained in
sight
The indictment returned by the grand jury
in the case of Luther Fl. Holman Of Boston,
charges the defendent with feloniously in
citing one James j. Collins to burglariausly
enter the dwelling house of Emeline b. Hol-
man at Worcester, to steal certain property
and to murder the woman.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
The Great Walk.

New YORK, May 12.-The great walk
closed at 10 O'Clock, with Littlewood the
winner. The official time of each man on
and off the track, given by the chief scorer,
is as follows:
Littlewood-611 miles 900 yards. in 141 hours
A minutes. Rested % hours, minutes, At
seconds.
Guerrero-589 miles 1880 yards i'm 141 hours,
40 minutes Rested "a hours 25 minutes.
Herty-573 miles, 1130 yards in 141 hours, A
minutes.
Golden-529 miles, $50 yards in 14I hours, 43
minutes. Rested 21 hours, IL minutes, 80 sec
onds.
Hughes-495 miles, $50 yards in 14o hours, o
minutes. Rested 80 huurs.
At 10 o'clock Referee O'Brien declared the
race officially closed. and in five minutes the
garden was deserted
1t is estimated the receipts for the evening
were $4,000. Half the gross amount is to be
divided among the men making 525 miles,
and assuming the total to be $1S,695. Little
wood will have $4,673. Guerrero $1,S69. 30,
Herty $1,402 II, NGremac $9347S, Golden
S46703.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
The School District System Slowly
and Surely Disappearing
Especial to the Press.


augusta, Me-, May 12.-Slowly but sure
ly the old school district system is being sup
planted by the town system in Maine. The
present spring eleven towns in all have
adopted the town system, yiz:-Litchfield,
Winslow, Byron, York, Stetson, Yarmouth,
Lincoln, Castine, Danforth, Corinna and
Medway, making 115 towns in the State
which have taken step forward in school
management. Many towns have delayed
the adoption of the town system because of
an expectation that the next legislature
would pass law making the system obli-
gatory upon the towns. Mr. 1. N. Wads-
worth, clerk in the Office of the superinten-
dent of schools is now sending out the new
annual reports of the contents of which the
PRESS had notice several months ago.
Three reports are sent to the supervisor or
the experimenting school committee of
every town in the State.
DIR. Geo. I'll. Bailey and the other cattle
commissioners will visit Litchield next
Tuesday to investigate an apparent out
break of tuberculosis in a heard of cattle own
by Mr. Walker. Some six OF seven cows
and heifers are perhaps affected.
Mr. w. p. Shinn, of Boston, vice-President
and general manager of the New York and
New England Railroad, and wife, are spend
ing the Sabbath with Capt. o. K. Michaelis,
commandant of the Kennebec arsenal.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
Foreign Notes.

The King of Sweden was received with
great ceremony on his arrival in Lisbon yes
terday.
The English government has ordered two
modern 30 ton guns to be mounted on the
center bastion facing the sea at Sherness'
Other measures of defence will be adopted
on the Thames.
Lord Randolf Churchill writes the London
Telegraph, corroboratiug its charges of tie
weakness of the army and navy.
Boulanger went from Paris to Lille, yes
day, and received many ovations along the
route.
The Pope has charged Cardinal Monaco to
have an inquiry instituted by the Congrega-
tion of the Propaganda, to ascertain whether
the methods employed by the Irish National
League embrace principles or regulations
that are contrary to religious or moral law.
The St James Gazette says that the settle
ment of the dispute between the United
States and Morocco was due to Prince Bis
marck sending private commission to the
Sultan.
A dispatch from Rome to the Vienna Po-
ltical Correspondence says that the Irish
bishops have informed.the Vatican of their
entire and unconditional submission to the
papal rescript regarding Ireland,
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14

climbing to heaven on a rainbow or going to
heaven himself holding the political tenets
he did. Passing to a consideration Of the
bill he denounced it as relegatlng the indus
tries of the States on the northern border to
the tender mercies of New Brunswick ana
Canada. The bill was framed not to reduce
the revenue, but to favor Democratic States
and make votes in doubtful districts.
bill had been born in secret and was gener-
ally ascribed to a foreign born resident act
ing in the interest of Importers. He con-
tended that the passage of the bill meant
more foreign goods and lesss home produc-
tion, less capital at home and ruin to the
wage pv0rkar
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
DAVITT PROMPTS RESISTANCE.
Rome's Return for IreIand's Services
to the Catholic Church.
The Sultan Apologies and Keeps
His Money Fast.
Salisbury Declares an English Pro-
tecrorate In Egypt InpractIcable.

LONDON, May 12.-NIiehael Davitt. in
speech at Liverpool today, said that Irish
men were not TO be an iota behind O'Connell
in resenting the papal rescript. Ireland has
done more for the church among the people
throughout the English speaking world than
any other country, and If this was Rome's
gratitude, Irishmen would be likely TO ask
themselves questions in the matter
Whether the rescript was intended as
political prOnuneiamento or not IL had been
hailed as such by every cOercionist paper
from the Times 20 the meanest UniOnist dali
ly He Is confident that the reseript added
three months TO DillOn's sentence. lrisnmen
were compelled to believe that the reseript
was due to English intrigues ana Ireland
would not accept political declaration from
Rome.
England In Egypt.
Lord Salisbury was called upon yesterday
by deputation from the House of Commons
and others who asked the government TO
protect trading and to suppress slave deal
ing in the Soudan The Premier explained
there were only two alternatives: withdraw
al from Suakim, which would mean the dom
nance Of Osman Digna and the slave trade
or the continuance Of the Egyptian flag at
Suakim. An English protectOral, he said.
could not be thought Of. The government
sympathzed with the aims OF the deputatlOn
and would advise the Egyptian government
to the best Of its ability.
The SuItan's Apology.
PARIS, May IA desdatch from Gibral-
tar to the Exchange Telegraph Company
concerning the settlement of the dispute be-
tween the United States and Morocco says:
after the withdrawal Of claims for money
indemnity, an apology was rendered TO the
American consul and orders were given Tor
the immediate release Of the persons whosear-
rest gave rise to the trouble.
Kaiser Frederick Better.
BERLIN, May 13.-The Emperor awoke at
at 10 o'clock o. M. and was dressed for the
first time since the last crisis. He walked
to his study unassisted. His strength Is In
creasing and he passed better night than
ordinarily.
In Memory OF Austria's Heroes.
VIENNA, May 13-Emperor Francis JO-
seph, accompanied by all the members OF the
Imperial family, the Austrian and Hunga-
rian ministers, and foreign diplomatic rep
resentatiyes, were present today at the un-
yelling Of the monument to the Empress
Maria Theresa. A grand banquet at the
palace followed. An Imperial decree mas
been issued, naming i've regiments after
Maria Theresa, and. .Emperors Joseph ,LeOps
aid, Francis and Ferdinand, and 80 regiments
after famous generals, the object being 10
preserve the memory Of former rulers and
celebrated military men.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
BASE BALL.
New England League.
GAME TODAY.

GAME TODAY.
The Portlands will play the Manchesters
here this afternoon and evening, and If the
boys play the game they are capable Of they
should make the Manchesters hustle to win.
The Manchesters play here tomorrow.
THE PORTLAND TEAM.
After due deliberation lthe management
believing that the cares of the Association
are too heavy a burden for any man to carry
If he expects to get the best work from his
men during the games and play creditaDle
game himself, have decided 10 place the
management Of the team in the hands Of
Mr.. David w. Mahoney, who has been as
sistant manager Of the Portland Club during
its membership in the New England League,
and who was known as successful manager
of amateur clubs and well known player
for several years previous.
The Standing.
The following is the standing of the clubs
in the New England League;
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
THF PRESIDENTS ENGAGEMENTS
Presbyterians, Veterans and Club
Men to be Visited.

WASHINGTON, May 13-The President
and Mrs. Cleveland take possession of Oak
view this week. The President has but two
engagements for the summer outside of
Washington. On June 2lst, he will go to
Germantown, Pa. and attend the 25th an
niversary of the Presbyterian church. On
Decoration Day he will be in New York and
Brooklyn, and take part in the celebration
of the Grand Army in both of those places.
On June 1st, he will be the guest of the Man
haitian Cluh nf Nav York
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
BURIED UNDER NEW FORMED SEAS.
Miles of Territory Inundated by the
Red River,
Causing Damage Which is AInos
Beyond Computation.
The Situation Serious on the Rapidly
Rising Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, May 13.-Advices from Red
River county report the damage to the in
habitants of the Red River vally in the past
ten days to be almost beyond computation.
The overflow is the largest since 1S43. Most
of the plantations near the river are covered
with water from four to six feet deep and
cribs, barns and many miles of fences have
been carried away. Many people have lost
their household furniture, provisions and
corn. In several places the river water ex-
tended from the hills of Arkansas to the
hills Of Texas, distance of from 10 to IA
miles. AT West Norwood a negro was
drowned yesterday trying to swim from the
overflow. Two white men were drowned in
Miller Creek, and quite number OF other
deaths are reported. Planting in the bottom
will all have to be done over.
On the Mississippi.
BURLINGTON, Ia, May 13.-The river rose
nine inches for the "a hours ending llate last
night and is still rising rapidly. 1t is now
143 feet above low water mark. The Chica-
go, Burlington q Quincy road has abandon
ed trains between Burlington and Keokuk,
and will probably be compelled to withdraw
trains from the Burlington, Carthage &
Quincy line. The Iowa Central has aban-
doned trains east of Keithsburg.
Town Under wafer.
A levee south Of Alexandria, Mo-, broke
in several places yesterday morning and
completely inundated the town, covering it
with water from to 6 feet deep. The oc-
cupants of half the houses sought refuge in
the upper stories where they will be impris-
oned until the flood in the main street sub
sides. Transportation from one point to an
otner is possible only by skiffs or rudely con-
structed RATS. The sidewalks are over
flowed. Skiffs are landed in the doorways of
private residences and business is entirely
suspended. No loss of life nor great damage
to property is reported within the town. At
this point the Mississippi is fully seven
miles wide.
From Mountain Snow Drifts.
WooDsvILLE, N. H.. May 13.-A nearly
continuous rain for As hours is melting the
snow in the mountains and causing the
streams to rise rapidly. The Connecticut
and its tributaries rose two feet in the past
"a hours. The track of the Montrea road is
under water in several places. The mail
train for Lancaster last night only proceeded
as far as South Lancaster, where the passen-
gers were transferred to teams. The train
remains there. Unless the rain ceases much
damage will be done.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
A SERMON ON HEAVEN
To Which Many MethodIsts Listened
Yesterday.

NEW YORK, May 13.-The Methodists held
a mass meeting at the Metropolitan Opera
House which was attended by an
audience completely filling the building. Rev,
DIR. McChesney opened the meeting with
hymn and prayer and introduced Bishop
Warren, of Denver, Col, who preached from
the text "Seek ye first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness, and all these things
shall be added unto you." The Bishops
view of Heaven is that 1t contains nothing
material but is state of righteousness.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
Charity Of the AborIglnes.
[Oldt0wn Herald.

Our benevolent women ON Indian Island
made 100 baskets for Mrs. Sapiol Sockalexis
last Tuesday, which will net over $50, sum
that will go good ways in helping Mrs.
Sockalexis in her time Of need.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
Notes.

Rain prevented the New England games
Saturday.
Waterville Saturday TO play the COlbys, but
it rained hard there all day and the game did
not take place. The Bowdoin-Bdtes game at
Lewiston was postponed also.
At Peaks island the Peaks Islands de-
feated the Long Islands by score of II to
Z. The features of the game were the play
ing of Sterling and Russell, who pitched out
21 men.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14

Liquor Dealers RetaIIate.

DOVER, N. H., May 19.-Fifteen liquor
dealers who submitted to the nuisance act
yesterday, met this morning and agreed, ii
they cannot sell, to close the kitchen bar
the law closing drug stores and stop the sale
of milk, bread, papers and other articles on
Sunday,
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14
Perils of the deem.

New YORK, May 13-The steamer New
port, from Aspinwall, arrived to-day and re-
ports that in latitude 3S.O5, longitude 74.O5,
during dense fog, she was run into by the
schooner Carrie u. ALLEN, of Boston for New
York, striking on the starboard side, abaft
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-14

the bridge Both boats were damaged con-
iderably.
The steamer Finance, from South Ameri-
can ports, brings as passengers Capt. Laven-
dar and the crew of five men of the schooner
Alice Montgomery, Norfolk for Providence,
which foundered in the blizzard of March
18th. The shipwrecked men were picked up
by the bark Guy 2. Goss, of Philadelphia for
Japan, and landed at Pernambuco.