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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Spanish Chambermaids.

The Fonda de la Paz is the SPLASH hotel
in Madrid; but the Russia is less expensive and
more Spanish The manners of our attend
ants show free and easy simplicity Our
walters smoke a cigar while we take our
luncheon, and from time to time help them
selves to a mouthful of food or draught of
wine at sideboard; but do it with backs dis
creetly turned. They bring us oranges up
stairs in their hands. ewere told to expect
MO chambermaids in Spain, but a dark eyed
woman with wild dark hair and untidy dark
dress, and no suspicion of white collar, cap
or apron, glides suddenly into our midst, with
out knocking, seizes our towels, and as silently
glides away. Once when we rang she arrived
in the middle of fastening up her back coils of
hair, holding one lock between her teeth, with
the serene observation that she was "a Ia
Magdalena. madrid Letter.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

hardly seems possible that the voters
in SO free and independent section
as South Dakota would quietly sub
NIT, thus early, to caucus despotism.
1t ispossible that the voters are not
yet aware of the nature of a caucus.
If not, it is high time they awake
from the bliss of ignorance. The
caucus is the avenue to corruption,
and the pinnacle of it's success is at
the terminus. The caucus narrows
down the field of jugglery, bribery,
and ''infooence" In the caucus, a
man who is pledged to his people as
their delegate, renounces his alliance,
and becomes the tool of the upper
most clique From. the delegate to
the tool is a long step, but in the
caucus it is made with frightful ease.
In the case at hand the profession
al politician got his hand in SO as to
controljust one-third of the votes, and
his 'pal' managed to get trifie over
One-fOurth the votes. Yet with a
tyrant hand the caucus sweeps the
Independent sentiment out of Il dele
gates privileges, as broom takes
the cob webs. Like a whipped span
iel he turns tail on his constituents,
and ticks the hand of his political
master and king.
When the time comes for a new
party, among the political idols
which must be swept away is the
Caucus-and with it will go Il vast
mass of corruption.
We regret that Mr.. Wardall did
not go to the Senate. He represented
the only real constituency in the new
state. He was practically backed by
35, 900 farmers whose business agent,
in a sense, he was. But again the
political machine worked out it's sue
cess. 1t is only a matter of time,
however, before the whole present
political framework will be cast
overheard,
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Pins and Needles.

The author of "Signor Monaldini's Niece"
and 1.-TWO Convicts' is said to be the daugn-
ter of warden of the Maine state prison,
who met tragic death at tho hands of a
convict.
A paste suitable to preserve the gloss of pa
tent leather and prevent cracking. is made of
wax with a little olive oil, lard and oil of tur-
pentine, mixed when warm, to be of the con-
sistency of thick paste when cooled.
A flesh strap is serviceablc article for use
in the bath. 1t is made of brown linen Turk
ish towelng, doubled, and bound with red
worsted braid. A good size is twenty-four
inches long by six inches broad. Strong straps
of red braid are fastened at each end, large
enough to insert the fingers comfortably.
The sentimental change of life comes early
to some. There are women of 80 whose eyes
are already Observation-Disclosures turned
back on yesternight's fading stars.
A Ttusville woman went to the cupboard.
got the sugar bowl, discovered live mouse
in it and tainted dead away
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
SURPRISED at Their Number.

A venerable member of the house had
watched the pages fitting up and down the
aisles, and had INDUCED in considerable
speculation as to why they were there. A
day or two ago his curicsity became SO great
that he asked fellow member:
"Say, John. who are them boys that play
around the halle"
"Why," was the reply, ''they are pages"
"Gosh all thunderr' said the astonished
gentleman. ''Ye don't mean to tell me thems
all Sam Pages boys, do ye?"-Concord IN.
HI Monitor
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Notice or PAY.

In England it is the law that when a per-
son hires domestic servant, unless it is other
wise agreed, the hiring is for the year, and if
the employer wishes to discharge the servant
before the time has expired he must give her
a month's notice or a months pay. So the SER
want must give months notice if she wishes
to leave. There is no such law in this coun-
try. While it is very frequent for the mis-
tress to expect weeks notice from her SER
want before she leaves her place, and for the
servant to expect similar notice or weeks
pay before discharge, such notice or pay is
not required by law. In the absence of any
agreement between the parties, the mistress
has right to discharge her servant at any
time, with or without good cause, and the
servant has right to leave any time she
takes notion to do so. The fact that girl
is hired at a certain price per week does not
require her to work the week out. Such
hiring only fixes the rate of wages, and not
the time of service. Therefore, while
weeks notice or a weeks pay" may be prop
er and commendable, it is not obligatory
Philadelphia Press.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

cover the glass containing it. Make it a rule
to leave nothing in the sick room that is not
poeiti Tely needed there. Remove every cup,
glass and spoon as soon as used and wash all
bottles when they are empty. Keep the lit
tie table beside the bed covered with white
CLOTH and see that it is always spotless. Be
as cheerful as possible and try to leave
worries on the other side of the door. Re
member while there is life there is hope, and
never give way to despair while life remains
Home Magazine.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Her Start.

Harriet Prescott Spofford came into repu-
tation and fame through story written for
The Atlantic Monthly entitled In a Cellar :"
"Lowell was then editor of The Atlantic, :"
say; a writer in The Book Buyer, land he
was deeply impressed by the story when he
received it in MS, and was at first inclined
to regard it as a clever translation of some
French conte. Thomas Wentworth Higgin-
son, however, formerly clergyman in New
buryport, became responsible for the identity
Of the unknown author and for the origi-
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Experiments Oh Feeding Infants

Some very interesting observations have
lately been made by physician to the Ger
man dispensary, New York. He selected for
the purpose of study number of artiicially
nourished infants, and fed them after the va
rious popular methods. Between one and two
hours after they had taken food he intro
duced a stomach tube, and drew out sufficient
OF the contents of that organ for analysis. In
that way he was able to make correct esti-
mates of the value Of the different foods. The
conclusions derived from these investigations,
of great interest to parents, are: u) Infants
deprived of human breast milk should be fed,
first of all, with cows milk, diluted. e. In
fants artificially fed should not be fed every
two hours, for the reason that more than
that time, as a rule, is necessary to digest the
food given. Herein is furnished the best of
evidence that infants, even in tie earliest
days Of life, ought not to be fed oftener thap
once in three hours.-Herald of Health.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

All over our state comes bright re-
minders that the country press is not
all purchased by the rings, nor all
under the dictatorial thumb of the
party machinery. There are some
papers, like the one in Mcleod coun-
ty which twaddles to the St. Paul
tuning fork to the keynote of mort
gage-a loan for political favors.
Even in case a large number of the
press of the state were overbalanced
during the last campaign by the
great looseness in morals, it was
but a momentary influence of the
most remarkable epoch of political
crime ever known in the Republic.
Reaction set in. Oh, of course, there
are still loathsome traitors left who
sell their country-and there are still
filthy wretches who buy the traitors.
But the number of sordid hounds
who scent the bride from near and
far, is not SO great as supposed. In
no sense is this ''let up" on the last
legislature. A legislative body which
could suppress it's own testimony
of it's own rottenness, is too deeply
stepped in guile to receive any bene-
fit from palliation. There is no use
for excuses or room for questions.
That the House actually had in it's
midst combine" with one man to
act as agent to secure the Doodle for
the whole caboodle or none-may not
have been true enough to cause an
action before the bar-or it may not
have been true enough to warrant
polished, upholstered, red-light, libel
proof statement. But there was
enough of that business in both
Houses to send an odor unto heaven,
and beyond.
But there are large number OF the
press.of the state who are loyal to
NO their country-and who have
lacked upon that human garbage
whiAh ieasted at wine suppers, sport
q - 1hrOthels and bartered at the
6hamblsA of patriotism, with a dis
1T which, is beyond expression.
Tnahk God lNF the brave men of the
cCnhtzy press Nsho speak out. Men
xvhffn tAe eneaRinr. buttonhOling
deputy of the gang ban neither muz-
zle nor brighten. TIA time to call a
thief knave, and q highwaynan q
rObber.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

There were only three Alliances in
Mcleod county las June, and they
were weak. One man, Mr.. Day, went
to work and now there are seven
and more a bornin'! We want Day.
light all over the State.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

There is a time when faction" is
vital to progress And the men who
first act are radical. A radical
man may not be in the right all the
time. But in ninety cases out of
ninety-one radical man is advanc-
ing the interests of the race. 1t is
the sly dog who keeps one eye on the
bone. The world is prompt to criti-
cise the active reformer, and of course
he has his faults. So have we all,
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
"Dem Yaller Shoes"
Use trabeled dis yer country,
Use ridden many miles,

w SNANSAA AAAesAAJ AAAAAN~'s
Use seen der biggest cities,
Use worn der white folks tiles;
Dey's called me niggar often,
Dey's heaped me wild abuse,
But nebber yit indooced me i
To war dem yaller shoes.
Use proud I is a niggar,
knows whar Use bro't up,
Ole marster nebber would hab
Frown such shoes to our pup;
He b'longed to all der sy-ties,
Paid heaps and heaps err dues,
But being err white gent man,
He wore no yaller shoes.
Use working as or porter
On one OBJ Pullman's kyars,
used to make my ibbing
By tips and good cigars;
But now I'll try whitewashing,
My place I'll hab ter lose,
Use knocked out by po' white trash
What wars dem yaller shoes.
John de Witt
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
He Would Break # Small.

Cumso-Is it true that Gazley's wife has
elopeda
) angle-Yes; it's true.
''Does Galley know about it,"
mot yet. We haven't decided who shall
break the news to him"
LET Briggs do 1T. He's the very man. He
shutters, you know. New York Sum-.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Information for the Nurse.

Information Tor the Nurse.
To change the under sheet. roll it length
wise-that is, begin at the side. Push soiled
sheet aud all coverings toward the patient,
leaving the mattress bare. On this lay the
clean roll, tucking one side under the mat
tress, unroll it toward the patient and move
him over the roll on the smooth space, keep
ing him covered with the top blanket Go
to the other side of the bed, pull out under
blanket and soiled sheet, finish unrolling
clean sheet and tuck it in. Lay the clean
upper sheet over the top blanket and cover
it with another blanket and thin white
spread. When these are in place remove the
blankets that are next the patient, and he
will be left lying between clean sheets, in
clean night dress and thoroughly bathed
without having been exposed for an instant
to the chance of taking cold
Open the window at the top and if there
seems too much air near tho bed place
screen between that and the window. If
none is at hand improvise one by throwing
shawl over clothes horse or fastening a cord
between two convenient points and hanging
a blanket over it. If the window will open
only at the bottom, tack the flannel there.
The pillow case should be changed frequently
and the pillow turned as often as can be done
without disturbing the patient. A cool,
fresh surface next the face is very refreshing
Keep the pillow well under the shoulders;
nothing is more firing to a weak person than
to have the edge come just in the hollow of
the neck, throwing the chin forward on the
breast. Gently comb and brush the hair,
and if there is beard keep it washed and
free from tangles. If the patient is woman
part the back hair and braid each portion.
It can be coiled high on the head or allowed to
hang in two tails. The nails ON both hands
and feet should be carefully attended to-
If the carpet cannot be removed, sweep it
daily with carpet sweeper or a broom with
a cloth wrapped around it, and burn the
dust. Wipe the woodwork and furniture
daily with damp cloth. Never leave milk
sanding in a sick room; it quickly absorbs
impurities. II obliged to wait for a few mo-
ments until the invalid is ready to take it.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
She Probably Wasn't.

De Trop-I hear that Miss DeWallywally,s
health is greatly impaired.
In Soup-Is that 500 called upon her last
evening. and in the course Of our converse
ton heard her mention the word decline"
but did not infer that she was referring to
her health.
De Trop-Em-m-m! Who are you going to
try next!-Drakes Magazine.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

nality of the story. In Cellar made the
authors reputation, and from that day to
this her name has been familiar one IN
the best periodicals, and her stories and
poems have delighted multitudes Of readers.
Current Literature.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
A Case of Bashfulness.

Millicent-Jamie, papa has given me new
watch, and it is the most bashful little crea-
ture in the world.
Jamie-Bashful!
Millicent-Yes, Jamie; it holds its hands
before its face all the while. jewelers.
Weekly.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
Knew the Sex.

Annie--Oh, Charlie, I found out some
thing today that promised never, never to
tell!
Charlie Settling back>-Well-I'm ready.
Life
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

The Penn Alliance, Mcleod county,
was organized last Friday. II Starts
out with a solid spirit o. resistalA eto
"the gang"
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25
He Took the Hint,

George" she murmured, II wish you
were newspaper man."
"Why so, GladysF'
$50 you would be in favor of free press"
Chicago Liar.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1889-10-25

The still hunter is a dangerous one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12
The Farmers Union Commercial As
ISOLATION Of Grant Parish,
Limited.
CHARTER.
United States of America, State Of Lou
isiana, Parish of Grant.

Be it known that on this third day Of
September, IL, the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-pine
(l5s9,, and Of the Indepenencs Of the
United States of America one hundred and
thirteen (ll3). before me. Andrew Thorpe,
notary public, duly commissioned aud
qualified in and for the parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana, aud ia the presence Of
the witnesses named aud undersigned, TO-
wit Ii. G. Goodwin aud J. P. Lewis,
personally came aud appeared i. NJ. Kees
of Big Greek, o. c. Watson of Black
Creek, NJ E. Swaford Of Liberty, j. p.
Lncicum of Indian Creek. s. X Lee. Jr.
Of Fish Creek, d. p. Morris of Prospect,
G. W. Bruce of Ada and X. =. Cameron Of
Colfsx, all residents of and domiciled in
the parish of Grant and State If LOUIS
lana. who declare that. availing themselves
of the provisions Of the laws Of the State
If Louisiana relative to the organization
of corporations, they have contracted and
agreed. and do by these presents contract
and agree, and bind and obligate them
selves. as well os such persons a. may
hereafter become associated with them, to
form and cOnstitvte 4 corporation and
body polite in law for the objects and
purposes, and under the agreements and
stipulations following. to-wit:
ARTICLE 1.
The name and style of this corporation
shall be The Farmers Union Commercial
Association of Grant Parish (Limited). aud
BY that name il shall have power and su-
thority to exist and enjoy succession for
the full term aud period of ninety mine
years, commencing aud to 10 computed
from tho date of incorporation.
ARTICLE ii.
The donicilc of this corporation shall
be in Colfax in the parish of Grant, State
of Louisiana. and citations or other legal
process shall be serves upon the president
of raid corporation, or in Case Of his xb-
sence or Inability t. act upon the vice
president, and in ease Of the absence Of
both upon the secretary.
ARTICLE III.
The purposes of this corporation are ~
follows To conduct a general mercantile
business. and to act a. the agent for the
purchase and sale of all farm supplies aud
produce, and to do al, that sppertaius to
handling, receiving, forwarding and mar
keting Of said products ana the PURCHASE
Of supplies
ARTICLE w.
This corporation shsll have power by
aud under its corporate name to enj,y the
following rights and privileges. to.w,t:
1t shall be capable IN law to purchase,
receive. bold aud enjoy lands, goods. chat
t&-ls ard property Of any kind whatsoever.
II shall have the rights to grant, sell or
mortgage. aud to di-pose VI said prop.
ersy. t. sue aud be sued, plead and h
implicated, contract with. to make and use
common seal, 70 establish bylaws to
govern this corporation, and Aoat dsbent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12
Is Consumption Incurable ?

Read the following: Mr.. c. H. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: WAS down
with abscess of lungs, and friends and
physicians pronounced me an incura-
BILE comsnmptive. Began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, am now on my third bottle, and
able TO oversee the work on my farm.
1t is the finest medicine ever made"
jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
.sHad it not been for Dr.. Kings New
Discovery tor consumption l wonisi
have died of lung troubles. Was
given mp by doctors. Am now in best
Of health" Try it. Sample bottles
free ut C. c. Nash's store. S
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12

s,spe rr,.ts Of family seses hTesher ~h
ixge w4feh Bxks Guns and soussd ARTICLES
on vsa yrrz 10 Agents amt osasrs The
g.. accurately and Aaja>tea ard warranted
respect only et At this Tar The present
4, st oesfs 10 handle eos. On ten
dollar rtss nsno,h circular Ne viii seai oos
act si.uw the PAID tos this ~
a. r. tyIxS !. co. sss and Isl ss.ases- cuIcSetL Ill
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12
CoLFAx. GRANT PARISH, La, SATURDAY, OCTOBER -.
Offered by Bro. Bruce

Whereas, The police jury at its last
meeting passed q certain ordinance ex-
empting railroads passing through our
parish from taxation for period Of ten
years, and the people of the parish are
much opposed to said ordinances; there
fore be it resolved, that we condemn the
action of the police jury, and respectfully
ask them to repeal said ordinance at their
next meeting. Unanimously adopted.
Bro. Brian offered the following,
which was discussed and adopted:
Resolved, That this union appoint spe-
cial agents to confer with all the Unions
in Rapides and Avoyelles parishes north
of Red river, and also the unions in the
western part OF Catahoula parish, and
solicit them to join us in our Cooperative
Association, with the view of opening
business in Pineville; and that said
agents be paid 81 so per day, and travel
ing expenses, for their services.
Bros. w. d. Irwin and S. w. Lacroix
were appointed in this capacity, said
agents to complete their canvass and
meet the directors of the association on
Thu rsday, the 18th day OF October, 1889,
at Ada union.
The president read an interesting letter
from 7. A. Clayton, State agent, relative
to cotton bagging. After some discussion
Bro. Guynes offered the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That this body recommends
to the union farmers of Grant parish to
use only cotton bagging for covering cot
ton bales; and that the brethren are
urged to send direct to Bro. Clayton for
their bagging and ties.
Bro. Bruce presented the following ac-
counts, which were allowed: s. B. Shack
elford, clerk. s.; Andrew Thorpe, notary,
81 so. Bro. w. d. Irwin was allowed
"a 80 for services rendered in procuring
charter. and s. so was appropriated for
Bro. Guices travelling expenses
The president was authorized to draw
on the treasurer for balance of expenses
on charter, and amounts allowed.
The finance committee was dissolved.
1t was decided to hold the next meet
ing with Olson union, on Thursday, the
second day of January, 1890.
After prayer by the chaplain the union
was closed in due form.
w. d. IRWIN, President.
A. j. Dunn, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12
Offered by Bro. Bruce

Total amt's sent up, $50 Is SIP q ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12

Offered by Bro. Bruce
Whereas, We have State agent for
the purpose Of handling our cotton in
the city of New Orleans, aid it is to our
interest to ship our cotton TO said agent;
therefore be it
Resolved, That We ship all the cotton
we can to Bro. T. A. Clayton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12
Fall and Winter GOOdsi
A New Stock Just Received by
B.TURNER

W Nv noo IOtulutu ITOtu new
Boston, Cincinnati and other cities where
he purchased Large Stock of GOODS
suited to the wants Of his trade, which he
bough, at reduced prices and is now offer
ing at small margin Of profit.
The pubic are invited to call and exam
inc his large aud we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS,
consisting Of Dress Goods aud Trimmings,
Fancy Goods, White Goods. adies' Closks
and Jackets. Jersies. Hosiery. Shawls and
Hoods, Balmorsls. Jeans, Csssimeres aud
Flannels, Linseys, Blankets, etc
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock Of Boys and Menss cLO-
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at sacrifice.
A fine assortment of Boots and Shoes
Saddlery, Crockery. Hardware, Groceries
Plantation Supplies. TRUNKS. Vslises.
Towers celebrated Fish Brand" of Slick.
ers, and FURNITURE.
All of which were selected in person
with great care, at low figures. and will
be sold at rock bottom prices.
Call and examine for yourselves.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
Hides md Beeswax.
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r. s. CAMERON,
s. w. LACRoIx,
]. p. LrNCECUM.

The secretary handed in the fol-
lowing list of amounts received
from the subordinate unions:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-10-12
ARTICLE TX.

All PROFITS earned shall be applied Arst
to pay all operating expenses-secoud to
pay ten per cent per aInum interest On
the amount Of the paid mp capital stock.
the balance of profits. il any, sha1l be d.
yided among the subordinate unions hold
ing stock through trustees in this sssocia-
ton a. rebate in preparation to tho amount
Of their purchases aud sales through the
asanciafiou