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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Fads Of Railroad Engineers.


Said an old railway engineer the 9TH
or day: There are three kinds Of
trains. that do not want to have any
thing to do with. One Is the pay train.
You never know when you will over
take the section hands. You will be
going at the rate Of forty miles an hour,
away you 60 around curve, and you
will dash by the boss and hands, and
have to 60 back to them. There ID
always q good deal Of talk over the
wages, and much time ID taken up.
The next unpleasant train to handle IL
IN excursion train. Every one living
along the line of road knows you from
seeing you come by every day, and
they think you know them as we'll.
When on an excursion they presume
upon their friendship to endeavor to
ride on the engine. No other place
win do them. The engineer has to re-
fuse them, as It would amount to dock
ing his wages from thirty to sixty days.
II he complied. as it is positively
against the rules of the road. The per.
sons denied the privilege always feel
hard about it. and look upon the en-.
gineer - accommodating. The last
and worst Of all, however. 10 the on
Gers train. II you run slow they say
you are scared and fear to run fast
II you make good time they say 20,
are careless and reckless. and want Il
kill somebody. You can't suit them
Atlanta Constitution.
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Dazzling" said the young man, a.
he tendsrly raised the lovely head from
the place where It had rested an hour
or moro, got up, sat down again on the
other side Of the beautiful maiden, and
once moro drew the golden curls to
his bosom. ''you have no objection to
this slight change Of position. have
your"
mo. Alfred" she murmured, softly.
'sYour heart IL on this side"
YES, my angel" responded the
young man. his voice trembling with
deep feeling. land my vest viii now b
soiled alike on both sideg. "-Ch!cegq
TE!bunA
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
BELLS OF bethlehem.
Tho Prettiest Women to BE Found Around
Jerusalem.

Tho Prettiest Women to BE Found Around
Jerusalem.
There is a market inside the JANA
gate. and can see it just under me as
write. Great piles Of oranges and
lemons lie upon the flag sidewalk. and
there are scores of women with baskets
of vegetables before them. Many OF
these are from Bethlehem. and the
Bethlehem girls are the prettiest you
see in Jerusalem. They have straight.
well-rounded forms, which they clothe
in a long linen dress OF white, beauti-
fully embroidered in silk. so that
single gown requires many months Of
work. This dress is much like an
American woman's night gown without
the frills and laces. 1t falls from the
neck to the feet and is open at the
front Of the neck in . narrow slit as
far down as modest decollete fashion
able dress: Over this they:have sleeve
less cloaks of dark red stripes and
their heads are covered with long
shawls of linen beautifully embroid-
cred. Just above her forehead each
girl carries her dowry in the shape of
wreath-like strip of silver coins
which stand on end fastened to q string,
and crown the forehead with money.
Some of the girls have several rows of
these coins and some have crowns OF
gold. Not few have coins OF silver
and gold the size of our $40 gold pieces
hung to strings about their necks, and
none of the women hide their pretty
faces, as do those Mohammedan girls
near by, who, in shapeless white gowns
with flowery white and red wells cover
| ing the whole of their faces, look like
girls playing ghosts in white sheets
Beside these are Russian girls in the
peasant costumes of modern Europe
and Jewish maidens in gowns and
lowered shawls. There are Greel
priests, with high, black caps, ant
monks of all kinds, such as you sc,
under the black cowls of Europe. Tn,
Syrian, the Turk. the Bedouin. thu
African, the Armenian and the Greek
are all in that crowd below me, ant
among them all is the form Of tn
ubiquitous American traveller, who, II
pith helmet hat and green sun umbrel
la, has conquered the East as we'll a
the West.-F. G. Carpenters Jerusa
lem Letter in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

For moths salt is the best extermin-
ator. The nuns in one Of the hospital
converts have tried everything else
without success, and their experience
Is valuable, as they have 30 much
clothing Of the sick who go there. and
strangers. when dying there, often
leave quantities OF clothing. etc. They
had room full of feathers, which
were sent there for pillow making. and
they were in despair. as they could not
exterminate the moths until they were
advised to try common salt They
sprinkled it around. and in a week or
ten days were altogether rid Of the
moths. They are never troubled now.
In heavy velvet carpets sweeping them
with salt cleans and keeps them from
moths. as particles of the salt remain
in the carpets and corners. Salt is moi
hurtful to any one, and has no bad
smell. Here is a little hint l add,
which, perhaps. every one docs moi
know: For cleaning wash-basins. baths,
ETC., use the same thing, common dry
salt. Rub q little of the salt with your
fingers on the basin. Often q sort oil
scum IL noticed in the basins In Z
marble washstand In tho bathroom;
the salt takes it on easily. and leaves
the basin shining and clean.-Philsdel'
phia Press:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
HIS ONE REQUEST.

Sweet one, when propose to you.
As some day will manage to,
o, answer not, as young girls DO:
I'm be sister TO you."
Iprobably will kneel and sigh:
"Be mine. oh angel, or die.
In which case, ali, do not reply:
.Ill be sister to you,.'
Your cold disdain / would not fear,
I might endure naughty sneer;
But could never bear to hear:
''I'n be sister to you"
Refuse me for my dearth of gold.
For that am too young, too old.
Too stout, too thin; but oh, withhold
'sI'n be sister to you"
OF real sisters I've score,
And expect number more,
For half q score have said before:
I'm be sister to you"
Harry B. Smith. In America
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
WHEN THE DEAF HEAR.


Client In Addition.
The deal man has just discovered
that riding In . rumbling car robs his
afliction of its terrors. and is getting
even with his backbiting acquaintance
who have expressed their opinions OF
him heretofore without reserve. An co
centric millionaire, who had no hear
ing under ordinary circumstances.
found this out the other day at the ex-
pense of his lawyer. and the latter now
mourns the loss of his most profitable
client, while the deaf man thinks he
has learned a thing or two.
The lawyer was sitting in a car talk
ing to friend when his wealthy client
entered and dropped into the vacant
seat beside his legal adviser. This old
curmudgeon will talk me deaf, dumb
and blind, said the Blackstonian to his
companion, and they both scowled al
Moneybags, who was looking out Of
the car window. He has spent lots Of
money with me. but it's worth q mint
to yell in his ear. I'm tired OF it. He Il
deaf as post"
Then the deaf man turned around.
you can send me your bill In the
morning." said he. land I'm done with
you"
Lawyer and companion looked al
each other amazed. The lawyer sci
about to find how his client recovered
| his hearing 90 quickly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

AnRelina-There 10 no use In talk
ing, mother. All Is over between us.
Mother-What has happeneda
Angelina-Two minutes after George
left me ct the gate last evening he ut
tered : terrible curse. s.
Mother -Shockingl Whist cauped ~
Angelina-I don't know for sure.
mother; but when turned the light up
in the parlor found . twenty-five
cent piece where George had been sit.
ting. I am afraid George b no gen
tlsmau. -puok,
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There is many man thinks he u
in advance Of the times when he is be-
hind than. -Boston Courier
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
FORTUNATE FINDERS.
Remarkable Discoveries Of Lost
Valuables.

Money Packages That Had Been Trampled
In the Mud Two Ring Stories
Strange Discoveries Of Missing
Diamonds and Valuable Man.
uscrlpts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
THE CRUISER CHARLESTON ACCEPTED
ANOTHER TRIAL OF THE BALTIMORE PROBABLE

ANOTHER TRIAL OF THE BALTIMORE PRoBABLA
Mr.. uORING TO BUILD CRUISER no. II.
Washington, Nov. 1.-Secretary Tracy to-day for
maly accepted the protected cruiser Charleston built
by the Union Iron Works Company OF san Francisco.
upon the showing made In her test some weeks ago.
The report of the Trial Board, while saying that the
vessel had been built according 10 contract contanei
sqme ambiguity Of expression. which the secretary
desired to have made plain before acting finally. Tho
report therefore returned. and the Board recon.
vened TO amend it. The revised report received
at the Department yesterday, and being conclusive
and satisfactory, the acceptance OF the vessel was
ordered.
On the test of the Charleston she failed show tho
horse power required by the contract By $50, which
would impose penalty of $4,000 The boiler
capacity Of the vessel not reached by the mschn-
cry, and the constructors asked for another trial. IN.
dicating several slight changes in the gear that would
be made but the Department decided not to permit
second trial to take place Whether not under this
condition CT things tho Government enforce the
payment Of the penalty IS question that Will have to
be decided when the question of final settlement Is
under consideration There IS penalty against the
vessel of about "a 800 for delay in completion. Tho
contract price OF the Charleston Fl 100000 and
the contractors have received 1894, $50.
Charles Cramp, Of the firm of Cramp & Sons. con-
structors of the cruiser Baltimore at the Navy
Department to-day. Asked as 10 the truth OF tho
rumor thar the Baltimore not 10 have another
trial, he said it the intention OF the firm TO put
tho vessel through another trial certas
changes had been made These include change
the pitch of the screw and important alterations
in The machinery. He hopes 10 be able TO have -
dock trial neXtSwceli; and If that IS successful no
vessel will be sent TO However, he would nd
ask to have the Trial Board reconvened until Il Wa
necessary.
The Secretary Of the Navy to-day awarded 10 Bar.
rison Lorng of Boston. the contract for cOnstrNns
cruiser No. H. Of 1000 tons displacement. rt
1914 900; to be completed IN two and cne-hslf years
from today. When the bids were opened at the DE-
partmcnt last Saturday, Mr. LOrng and y. j. Palmer.
IT,, & Co., OF New York. were tied, and the d'lay
In awarding the contract has been caused by the desire
Of the secretary To let them adjust the mater oet"h
them. The question was settled this morning by mo
receipt of letter signed by both bidders, stating that
they had agreed that Mr. Long should have The con,
tract Tho impression around the Del artment IS that
the firms have reached agreement whereby Lonng
will build the hull, aid Palmer Co the machinery,
bur the latter will be recognized by the Govern
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
or THE POLITICAL ASSESSORS.

wash,neton. Nov Tho question of the prosecution
Of persons connected with the sending OF circulars
ceoesting political contributions to officials of the
departments at Washington was asal" under c0nsaera
..,a ,or that purpose oday. All the evidence Of the
uaaed violations of the law already in possession Of
the commission considered. The Commission is
waiting for nirther evidence on the subject Should
,h,s he forthcoming. and the names Of those receiving
Pho circular be furnished to the Commission. those
ne,sons will be brought before the Commission ami
questioned concerning the same Then II the Com
800, is satisfied that II has enough evidence 70
ar, its bringing the case before tho District
Attorney such action Will be taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
ip,,y ND NAVY INTELLIGENCE

Washington. Nov. l.-Captain John Garland, 9Th In
fantry. has been ordered 10 report In person 70
Rrcader-C General Thomas ii. Kruger. president OF tho
Retiring Board at ST. Paul. for examination; second
Lieutenant Robert c. Proctor 18th Artillery, to repon
to pricadier-Ge Wesley Merritt, president OF mo
Retiring Board at Fort Leavenworth, for examns"oL
Captain Daniel NJ. Taylor. Ordnance Department :.
addition TO his present duties has been desnea y
recorder OF the Board OF Ordnance and fortnos
December |, 1889. lie will relieve Captain Nn"
&, Morrison Ordance Department, who has W. -,
signed 10 duty as inspector at the Ma's" -
Works. Philadelphia Major William H. rw"
suroeon has been detailed as a member OF ne -. -
Board. ST. Paul, relieving Captain Edgar ~ yen,,
assistant surgeon Second Lieutenant Vharfs iO--
o5th Infantry. has been transferred TO the v'h
UNCONVENTIONAL Anthony Hegcr. surgeon Eos
assigned TO duty as attending surgeon III ""'"'"'
ID. c. ,,,,tons
nv direction OF Secretary Proctor new rs So a
10 Garry into effect the third and fourth se'o,
The Act NJ June Is 1873 providing Tor the ns.u
-" ,a,.~.,o,,~ roocommssioncd officers. have v
Va n'v, VA sor the old ones The changes Hen
are ,,Sf W Hourgsn has been Prte~a a. Dsr
10 the Inspector OF me W. Ia been detached ron
iieuienan, m,hire and ordered 10 duy ~ inc nsaee
INC &c" 49, Department ana war 49, da,achei
Naval Cadet william u p o1esed 70 the Boston Nssa
from the ara Sas been detached from the keafs@'
oaae ot,,,ered 10 the Atlanta. po., q, wh,rh Rnq
anu Naval Inspection boau, ,u Vi 90 70 Noricu
Admiral Joh.'' M survey the United states ~
Monday n'sShb will probably be repaired IA ~
Ossipee. .,rtyed az Honolulu on OCTOBER i'' ~
MoS,can on october H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
MANY FRIENDS OF cowIE md M'LEoD.

The large hall of the Grand Opera House was
uncomfortaby crowded last night with an audience
composed of the adherents of Alderman James a.
Cowie IN the XIIIth Assembly DISTRICT. eharie'
A. Winch presided with c. g. Archibald as secretary
and addresses made by Henry L. Sprague lhare'
r.. Polhemns, william Armstrong, Arthur Iinsda'e
and Lincoln W. Mcleod Resolutions were also
adopted ndorsing the Republican state Ticket the
Cltizcus' CITY and County ticket with Lispenaru
Stewart for Senator Lincoln W. Mcleod for Assembly
man. and James A. Cowie for Alderman. An luz
portaut feature OF the meeting also was an earnest
address by George Cavanagh, who appeared IN pehai
NJ n committee Of five from the Ballot Reform CIuo
% tho Labor party of the district Tho club had Just
indorsed both Mr. Mcleod and Mr. Cove, I'm meeting
AZ M oo5 Elghth-ave and Mr. Cavanagh spoke
.o.,v rpop the hopelessness of securing ballot
torn, itbmIlgh the Democratic party.
Ic 1 Tho rooms of the Enrolled Republicans OF the
n district a meetpng of the Colored Republican
Vintoi,v Association held last night, AZ Whch
W., tie'' nomination of Mr. Gibbs was lndorsed bGlh
tle nntnman and the nominee for Alderman, charles
mat gen b smoke briefly, and addresses were also
made by James A. Garner, BENJAMIN psVersOn' anu
presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
THE PHILADELPHIA YOUNG REPUBLICANS

Philadelphia, Nov. (Speciab.-The Young Republs
cans Of this city gave reception tonight to the
didaes on the State and county tickets, which proved
strong gathering Of business and professional men.
The utmost confidence is felt In regard to the
of both tickets and this feeling animated the meeting
Addresses were made by Governor Beaver ex senator
Dclamater. Henry X. Boyer. the candidate for state
Treasurer, and ex-senator Hood. A letter was read
from Ad1utant General Hastings regretting his inaiy
10 be present, owing to his political engagements IN
Ohio. In the course Of his letter he said
"You Will agree with me that I am absent in a good
cause. believe that Foraker will be elected
Among prominent Republicans present were Edwin
s. Stuart. William j., Manu. Isaac j. Hinkley. Walter
f. Rex, Mayor Fuller, William b. Leeds and Charles T.
Warwick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
EVERY REPUBLICAN SHOULD voTE'

A STRONG APPEAL FROM THE NE"-JhhoSi w.
PUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.
The following appeal is made to Repuphcans ny
the New-Jersey Republican State Commitoee'
The failure Of the Republicans Of New-Jersey III 10
cent years to elect their candidate for Governor '
been due entirely their failure to poll the party
In 1883 the Republican vote for Governor was 90
The very next year they poled le336o votes ior
President In 1886. when Mr. Howey was the Nc
publican Gubernatoral candidate he received loi'ol
votes being 81 447 less than were given TO MT Dia
in 1884 ard 42.425 votes less than the ha'I'soh
electors received GA 344 last November That Is 10
saw ono Republican IN nearly every six failed 70 VOe
for Mr. Howey.
Statistics show that of the Republicans who thus
neglected to vote in the Gubernatond election o'or
1900 were residents of the counties OF Essex anu
Hudson while the number of Republicans who failed 10
co 10 the polls IN the four counties of Bergen Passac
Morris and Union eQuaed the plurality of the success
full Democratic candidate in the entire State.
1t is thus apparent that the Republicans have owed
paet defeats directly their own neglect OF outy IL
Is also apparent that the counties in which tho chiet
detection has occurred are those in which New-York
business men have their residences
DO the Republicans in these counties whose BUSINESS
relations arc with the metropolis propose to repea'
this experence1 Is 1t not worth while to make ono
honest effort to secure decisive party victory Inc
Repnblicans can elect their present candidate Tor
Governor and obtain majority in the next Logis-
lature II they are willing to take the trouble tn go 10
tho polls and vote They cannot do 1t If they neglect
this primary duty.
The conditions arc this year unusually favorable
to Republican success Such combination OF favor
able clements may not again occur for years. Shall
we not seize the opportunity We appeal TO every
Republican-especally to him whose business Is ID
New-York-to make 1t point TO cast his bahot lot
Edward Burd Grub and the full legislative ucKes
on election day. Tuesday the 5th instant. Perform
that duty, whatever else you may neglect Ard voe'
too, before going to your business A dozen nm
ORANGES may arise II you postpone the duty.
Let It not again be said that the Republicans o.
New,Jersey have refused to pluck victory thae Is
easily within their grasp; that by their indifference
the nerpetuaton of Democrats control in the state
has been made possible.
GARRET A. HOBART. Chairman.
JOHN Y FOSTER, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
VOTE FOR W. NICHOLAS HoAG.

II any one doubts that William Nicholas Hoag the
penublican candidate for Assembly from the XIth
n,s,rlct Is not the hight for The right place, or
thai he Is not entitled TO the votes of the people of his
district without regard TO political affiliations he does
NOT know the man Mr.. IIoag is business man, and
one who can safely refer TO his social and business
record for support. Further than that he Is Repub
can by Inheritance and remains loyal to the trust
"a, has becn left 20 him. As coincidence II Is just
orv wears ago that his grandfather, samuel W. Hoag
was elected 10 the. Legislature ssa Mig from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
URGING Ballet REFORM IN NEw-JERsEY.

large and enthusiastic ballot reform meeting
was held in Washington Hall, Paterson. " j.. last
night. Non-partlssn speeches were made by Louis f.
Post. Of New.Ycrk; Herbert Boggs. of Newark
Eugene Stevenson, the Rev. DR.. shaw. the Kew
s B. Messer and E. ". Nellis Of Paterson, president
Of the local Ballot Reform League. A resolution
was pa.sed unanimously refusing to support any
candtiate NOT pledged TO the essential features OF
the Kane bin which defeated in tho Legislature
last winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02

STATE CANDIDATES DESPERATE SCHEME.
Word was received at Republican state Headquarters
yesterday from authoritative source that Elliott
Danforth. tho Democratic candidate for state Treas
urer IS circulating tickets in schohade County bearing
HIS name the Republican candidate. He Is also
sending appeals for support 10 odd Fellows using
his membership I'm that organization 10 further ht
candidacy, In clear violation Of IT'S laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
er,nrrR,s TRFACHERY TO PIE prryIsurn

Charles A. stadler, tho brewers tool in the IegIs
latrc IS learning to his soTow that treachery seldom
pays or goes unpublished long. Two years ago he
was nominated for Senator in the IXth District by
the County Democracy and was Endorsed by tho Re-
publicans As soon he took HIS IN The senate
be- deserted the organization that elected him and be-
came a member Of Tammany Han. Now he Is seeking
reelection the representative from Tammany Hall
but he finds IL uphill work. His opponent, William
j. BOyhan, Is carrying all before him, and II looks as
II stader would be buried out of sisAt en- TUESDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
MORE nrsFRTERs FROM TAMMANY.

The Ist Assembly District Republican convention
last night Endorsed the County Democracy cahaua'cS'
Daniel f. Finn for Assemblyman, Thomas Foley ior
Alderman and Joseph l. McKeon for Civil Justice
A delegation, $50 strong. from the Edward Bray
Asscciation Tammdny organization OF the Isl
District was at the meeting. ana alnouCou 10
withdrawal rom the Tammany ranks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
COMPLAINT AGAINST RyoIsrRARs DISMISSED

COMPLAINT AGAINST REGISTRARS DISMISSED.
Richmond, Va, Nov. To-day, in the Ienrco
county Court argument was heard tho petition pro-
scented By Judge Waddlll, representing the Malone
party. In reference to the registrars action concerning
tho registration books. This petition was genera
complaint against number of registrars Of the county
for failure to register colored voters and for striking
names from the books The Democratic counsel in.
ciuded George d. Wise. Charles II. Meredith and
William H. and Conway r. Sands. The Republican
counsel comprised EGmurd Waddrl General Edgar
Allen Giles b. JAG GIBSON and James r. Russell After
lengthy argument the petition OF Judge waddf was
dismissed technical grounds. IL Is understood that
a mandamus VIII be applied for in the Circuit Court
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
SARATOGA COUNTY REPUBLICANS.

Saratoga, n. Y. Nov. (specIaD.-M meeting OF
the saratoga County Republican Committee at Baisoh
sna this afternoon 1t was resolved " that In nture
Republican county conventions the representation o'
each town shall b. according TO the Republican vote
.st AZ the last preceding Presidential election pro-
vIded. however, thgt no town shall have less 'hsn
three delegates and. that committee OF hve DC up
uolutsd. Of which the chairman Of this eon'nn''s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-02
GARRETT a. HUBAhI' OHddI iII'Ii
JOHN Y. FOSTER, Secretary.
60 TO THE DOWNTOWN CLUBS MEETING.

GO TO TIE DOWNTOWN OLUb '1r4I@A1-'"'
Republican business men and all good cluzens
should be TO attend tho last campaign meetns az
the Downtown Republican Clubhouse, No. % New-s'
at D. m today Its spec al object is TO ndorse the
citizens, ticket There will be a number of good
speakers including we'll known party leaders sucn as
A r. Whitney Colonel W. l.. Strong john f. Pun
mer l. v lie Forest, General Butterfelh and the
Citizens candidates for city offices.