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The Press., 1889-05-30

THE some time talked of project of post office at South Willington has been carried out, and Adolph Korper quite naturally is to be the first postmaster. South Willington is 8 lively place, and if wiped out would leave an aching void in Willington's tax list. It is a model factory village of thorough New England type. Its new postmaster, though not native, is in ardent sympathy with New England ideas, and good enough to be post master of any town or city.
The Press., 1889-05-30

MUCH is said about Corruption funds" and sneers are very common in mugwump papers at the inconsistency of Postmaster General Wannawaker's pretensions to christi anity, and his liberal contribution last fall 10 the republican campaign expenses. These critics most fully know that the legitimate ex- penses of campaign are enormous. That there is no limit to the amount that can be judiciously spent for purposes in every sense proper. And that there is no propriety what ever in assuming that man who gives for campaign expenses may not expect that every dollar he pays goes to honest uses. For in- stance, shall we suspect that The Voice in printing the following is artfully and under false pretext trying to raise money to buy votes for prohibition And yet such an ap. peal before an election from democratic or republican paper would be derisively copied and misconstrued by those not in political sympathy with those making the appeal. sylvania prohibition committee, and, The Voice says, "should be read and acted upon everywhere :"
 "The state is thoroughly organized for ef-- fecuve work and 8 vast amount is being done. About 50 meetings are being held nightly 157 newspapers are earnestly with us and we are gaining every day.
 'The tactics of the enemy so far as de- veloped, are to spread the state over with spacious but false documents calculated to de- ceive the people and induce them to vote against themselves and in favor of their ene- mics. By the payment of liberal sums they have obtained space in some newspapers for the publication of items which purport to be news from prohibitory states to the effect that prohibition is injurious to business and prop erty. In every instance such articles are falsehoods, but they are likely to do harm and must be proved false.
 'sWe need men of national reputation from such states to stand before the people and pro claim the truth. Some counties that cannot help themselves need assistance New and fresh documents showing how prohibition will increase business decrease taxes and benefit everybody must be circulated.
 ''Nothing can be done without money. This is fight of the people.
 "As rule those who are possessed of great wealth are either not with us or not inclined to give. We must therefore appeal to the people. Do not let this cause suffer for the want of money. We can as well fight battle without powder as conduct this campaign without money. A state that sends out hun dreds of thousands annually to convert the heathen will not let this greater work lan- guish for want of means. ask every man and woman in the state, friendly to the amend ment, to send me something. Let every one that can, give dollar, or more if possible. Place what you can afford in an envelope and send to me at once, in stamps, postal order, check or money. Do not say let my neigh bor do it, or I have given already Do it yourselves. Every penny shall be made to do good"
The Press., 1889-05-30

IT is boyish on the part of legislators or others to assail the integrity of the report of Secretary Hines of the board of education. If our educational system is faulty let it's faults be corrected, not hidden. Secretary Hines is the right man for the place. We don't want the defects glossed over. We can't exist on the glories of the past. If Connecticut is falling from the front to the rear of the edu- cational procession let her take quicker Stan.
The Press., 1889-05-30

THE passage of the secret ballot bill is by so strong vote (nearly approaching unan- imity in the house), that it cannot be doubted as an act of the people, and in obedience to the demand of the people upon their repre- sentatiyes.
The Press., 1889-05-30

THE Rockville fair managers have chosen for dates for their fair Sept 10th, 11th and 18th. The Stafford Springs society has fixed as it's dates Oct. 8th and 9th.
The Press., 1889-05-30

We have number of delinquent subscribers on our list and wishing to straghten all such accounts nestly desire that each of them call on or commun- cate with us at once. We shall feel obliged to take uniform course with all who do not do so.
The Press., 1889-05-30
BOYS and CHLLDREN'S .I,oTETNG

This department has done 8 very large business this spring. It deserves to. It is now nearing summer doubtless you'll be going out of town. Opinions will differ as to the styles wanted; tastes will vary as to colors, but no matter what you want or how particular you may be, we can please you and are anxious you should see the stock. Courte- ous treatment to all, whether buyers or look CTS. ,-...
The Press., 1889-05-30

Harper & Bros. publish the farces writ ten by MT. Howells within the last few years under the heading of s'The Mouse Trap" thus putting them in convenient form for such amateur actors as may wish to use them in parlor entertainments. The illustrations may be made useful in the same manner.
The Press., 1889-05-30

A STAFFORD STRINGS man hearing of New Haven's bank dedication, says: New Haven may crow over it's hated rival-the town of Union. Union may have as many legislators as New Haven, but it has no bank defalca- kiona
The Press., 1889-05-30

CASHIER J. 0. BRADLEY of New Haven is a defaulter to an extent estimated at from $60,- 900 to $1OO,0OO. His associates, 0. w.. Palmer and J. E. Basstt, are implicated with him, and all are under arrest. All three were men who were considered above suspicion. The bank has surplus more than sufficient to cover all loss.
The Press., 1889-05-30
STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN.

EOR SALE IN THE BOROUGH--An
 I opportunity very seldom offered, as the owner is going to leave town the 1st of May This property will be sold at great sacrifice. fine house. spa good stable carriag house. and best of water large lot. Everything in best of shape. Cost short time ago $3s00 If sold at once will be sold for $2150 Only $S5O down, balance can remain. Apply without de- lay to J. s. SMILEDGE. 1W&
The Press., 1889-05-30

The Connecticut legislature has broken a rule in order to legislate the Phoenix mutual life insurance company out of the hands of the majority stockholder, who would sell out the concern on suspiciously advantageous terms, and into the hands of the policy holders, who are the real owners The bill in question authorizes the sale of the stock to the policy holders at $250 a share, or one-half the sum President Aaron Goodman was to get for his majority in- terest. No legislative rule was ever better broken than in this case. Having obtained possession of their property the policy holders should see that it is not again care lessly allowed to get into the hands of others who may possess an adverse and predominatino interest
The Press., 1889-05-30

Ridgefeld Press: If you have any printing or advertising you wish done, take it out of town, If you wish any FREE puffs, don't forget your home paper. We mention this, because we frequently get letters from parties who wish these puffs, and who use note heads and envelopes that were printed in the city or some out side town.
The Press., 1889-05-30

PASSENGER TRAINS leave Stafford Springs-going North-6.50, 954 a. m., ABS p. m.
 Going South-9.14 g. m., 2.89, T.52 p. m.
The Press., 1889-05-30
BOrms ford, 18th, son to Adelbert Needham.
Married.i

EOR SALE-A few tons of excellent Hay, l also an OK Cart, or would exchange for Horse Cart and Harness. st D. KNOWLTON.
The Press., 1889-05-30

1T OST-Since Friday, May 24th, Fox Ter.
 rier, white body, black spots on head, short tail Please give information to John Hassett
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

THANKSGIVING Proclamation.
The following proclamation, set
ting apart Thursday, November %,
as day of national Thanksgiving,
has been issued by the President
of the United States:
A highly favored people, mind
full of their dependence on the
bounty of Divine Providence, should
seek fitting occasion to testify graft
tude and ascribe praise to Him who
is the author of their many bles-
sings. It behooves us then to look
back with thankful hearts over the
past year and bless God for His
infinite mercy in vouchsafng to
our land enduring peace to our
people, freedom from pestilence
and famine to our husbandman, an
abundant harvest, and to them that
labor a recompense for their toll.
Now, therefore, 1, Benjamin Har-
rison, President of the United
States of America, do earnestly
recommend that Thursday, the 28th
day Of this present month of No
vember, be set apart as day of
national thanksgiving and prayer,
and that the people of our country,
ceasing from the cares and labors
of their working day, shall assem-
BILE in their respective places of
worship and give thanks to God
who has prospered us on our way
and made ours the paths of peace,
beseeching Him to bless the day
to our present and future good,
making it truly one of thanksgiv-
ing for each reunited home circle
and for the nation at large.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

The Eighth District Association,
comprising the parishes of Rapides,
Grant and Avoyelles, Numbering
1850 colored Baptists, have deter
mined to build a high school at
Alexandria, and its executive board
has been authorized to elect q board
of trustees. The board as elected
consists of the following colored
ministers: II. G. Foster, president;
H. B. Brown, collecting agent; G.
L. Roberts, II. r. Barrett, /. Thomas
r. w. Latham, Jos. Randall and A.
NJ. Newman, together with the fol-
lowing representative white gentle
men: DR.. E. G. Mitchell, John
Ewell, w. j. s. johnson, Col. E.
G.. Randolph, Hon. R. p. Hunter,
Major G. o. Watts and DR.. ID. w.
Haas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

A dispatch from San Francisco
says: Peruvian advices Of Sebtem-
Der "a, say four officers belonging to
the revolutionary force of Iglesieb
were arrested on September &c,
while attempting to capture the
new cruiser Lima, in Gallao harbor.
They tried to corrupt the chief
officer of the gunboat. The latter
pretended to accede to the guaran-
tee of the bride of $40, 900, and
when the boat load of revolution
lists came alongside on the night
designated, four of the conspirators
were seized. They will be shot.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Democrats Garry ''Off Elections
The elections last Tuesday in the
great States of New York, Vir-
ginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Mas
sachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi and Ne
braska, were almost sweeping vic
tories for the Democrats. In this
"off year" we have the spectacle of
several States going Democratic by
handsome majorities, any one or
two of which would have turned
the tide and made Cleveland Presi-
dent last year. The great strength
and popularity of the Democratic
party with the people of the United
States is again made so plain that
there is no mistaking its signifi-
canoe, and the hope is almost a
confidence that, in spite of Repub-
lican doodle" and corruption, an
other national election will place a
Democrat in the White House.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

democratic. Review.l
The political machinery which
the Sherman bill proposes to Gre
ate is as follows:
l. A board of five State canvass
ers in each State, to be appointed
by the President, "by and with the
approval of the Senate"
2. An electoral board of three
members in each congressional dis
trict, also to be appointed by the
President, with the approval of
the Senate.
8. A register for each precinct
or election district, to be appoint
ed by the electoral board of each
congressional district.
4. Three judges of election for
each precinct Of electoral district,
to be appointed by the electoral
board of each congressional district.
5. Two clerks of election for
each precinct or election district,
to be appointed by the judges of
election therein.
6. A board Of canvassers in each
county, city, or corresponding po-
litical division, to be designated by
the electoral board of each con-
gressional district from among the
judges of elections.
The above from the Times Dem
ocrat outlines the points in the bill
which Senator Sherman has father
ed in the United States Senate,
and which the Republicans will
push through if they can.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
What Fertilising aud Work
Will Do.
Democrats Review.

As an evidence of what perse-
verence and ambition will develop
from our alluvial lands on Cane
river, that is where the proper per-
son takes hold and turns over the
soil and keeps it in such a condi-
ton for his steady and laborious
work, we were informed few days
since, that Mr.. Dave Gillette, q
farmer who resides opposite this
city, on Judge Persons farm,
planted twenty acres in cotton last
spring, and has SO far gathered
and ginned from that crop twenty
three bales, all averaging over FIVE
hundred pounds to the bale. with
a fair prospect of yielding Z moro
heavy ones. This farm contains
about fifty acres. Besides the
purchase price it has cost the
Judge FIVE dollars per acre for
fertilizing, still we can safely state
that this years produce, such as
corn, cotton, hay, peas, ETC., will
net q handsome little sum after de-
Quoting all expenses in growing
this crop. All of our river lands
are equal to the above we have
cited, only the owners are entirely
too neglectful to their interest in
not adopting the wise plan that
has by experience proved to be in
every sense beneficial to the own
ers and land, instead of being SO
indiscreet in disposing of your
cotton seed at 50 or 80 per ton to
Combination Trust Co.'S, place
them on your soil, and time will
convince any reasonable person OF
sound mind of its greatness and
profitableness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
End of Volume Twelve.

This issue completes the twelfth
volume of the CHRONICLE under
the management and control of its
present editor. From a timid scrib-
bling youth we have grown to feel
strong in journalistic harness, and
the CHRONICLE has become almost
a part of self. In these years we
have learned that at best man is
weak, and his most labored efforts
are swallowed up and lost in the
whirlpool of ideas that deluge the
world; but the feeling of independ-
ence and self-reliance wells up
strong, and we have endeavored to
play our part in that great throng
of busy integers who build the
highways for progress and civiliza-
ton. At times our views may have
conAicted with those of some of
our citizens, but we have tie salts
faction of knowing that through it
all we have held the friendship and
esteem of nineteen-twentieths of
all the good people Of Grant parish
This is said in no spirit of vain
boastins, but rather in vindication
of our present attitude, which some
pretend is not in the interest and
in accord with the masses. This
we deny, and are content to let
time decide the difference.
Should we continue to stand at
the helm of the CHRONICLE, our
friends can judge of its future
course by its past record. We have
no apologies to make, no friends to
unduly favor, nor enemies to fear
or be revenged upon. If we make
mistakes they are honestly made
and honorably corrected. This last
leaf is added to volume twelve
amid pleasant memories, and we
shall open the pages of another
volume with as fond hopes and
joyous expectations of continued
friendship and patronage from the
citizens of Grant and adjoining
parishes as we have always enjoyed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

The New Orleans Picayuno il ono Of the
ncwsicst and most rrliabIc papers pub
lis!isd. Its Editorials arc judicious and
timely; il gives all the news without fear
or favor; its Associated Press and Special
Southern kilograms cover AL important
Fo:~igu and Domestic News; it, Com
mercial and Market Peports are complete
and are accepted standards: its Letters
from New York aud Paris. and The
Special Contributions Of Pearl Riveu.
Catharinc Cole. Mollic Moore Davia
Jennie june. Marie Points and others ars
unfailing sources Of interest and informs-
ton and are Of high order Of literary
merit. The Picsyuuc Is printed in clear.
now typo. of size sufficient to bs read
without straiuing the eye.
To keep abreast VI the times and know
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months subscription to tho Dsiiy Paoa-
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Fall and Winter Goods!
A New Stock just Received by
B. TURNER


GuWCVuuuGs 4IS9ss
who has recently returned from New York
Boston, Cincinnati and other cities, where
he purchased . Large Stock of GOODS
suited to the wants Of his trade, which he
bought 1T reduced prices aud is now offer
ing At email margin of profit.
The public are invited to call and exam
inc his lsrge and we'll selected stock Of
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Dress Goods and Trimmings,
Fancy Goods, White Goods. adies' Closks
and Jackets, Jersies. Hosiery, Shawls and
Hoods. Balmorals. Jeans, Cassimeres aud
Flannels, Linseys. Blankets, etc
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock Of Boys and Mens's CLO-
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing. which
were bought At a sacrifice.
A fine assortment If Boots and Shoes.
Saddlery, Crockcry, Hardware, Groceries.
Plantation Supplies. TRUNKS. valisss.
Towers celebrated sFish Brand" of Slick.
ers, and FURNITURE.
All of which were slected in person
with great care, 3gures, and will
be soil at rock i prices.
Call aud exsr % for yourselves.
Highest market price paid for Cotton.
Hides md Beeswxx.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

MONT0OxGAxs L4.s NOV. Il lodo.
Editor Cellar Chremicle:
/ wish to call public attention TO
certain rulings of our honorable
district judges. The recorder of
Grant under their instructions re-
fuses to return any paper brought
to him for record. In our adjoin-
ing parishes all papers except mo-
tarial acts are returned to owner
after being recorded. I have writ
ten to both of our district judges
asking for chapter and verse of
their authority, but they keep q
discreet silence. / have asked the
opinion of several attorneys and
every one of them gave the same
answer: There is no law for such
ORDERS" and it is not in accordance
with the practice in other parts of
our State. Attorneys say there is
no way to change this without
suit to compel the clerk to surren-
der private papers. This would in
time bring the matter to the atten-
ton of the higher courts and We
could hope for relief at the end of
the law. But We want it now, and
if you will publish this letter and
make such comment as will call
attention to it l think we can get a
reversion of the order, OF in the
near future get two brand new
judges. JULES LAMERAUx.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the iDdi-
vidual. Such a remarkable event is
treasured in the memory and the agen-
cy whereby the good health has been
attained is gratefully blessed. Hence
it is that SO much is heard in praise OF
Electric Bitters. So many feel they
owe their restoration to health, to the
nse Of the great alternative and tonic.
If you art troubled with any disease of
kidneys, liver or stomach, of long or
short standing You will surely find re-
lief by use Of Electric Bitters. Sold
at soc and 81 per bottle at c. c.
Nash's store. 3
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade ut C. c..
Nash's store as their giving away to
their customers Of so many free trial
bottles OF DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs. colds,
asthma, bronchitis. cronp, aud all
throat and lung diseases quickly cured.
You can test it before buying by get
ting trial bottle free, large size 81.
Every bottle warranted. 3
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
mo. 81.

course not very sweet and clean.
The spectacle of seventy-fve Dig
nified and distinguished gentlemen
sitting in such a den is not credita-
bic to the management Some OF
the Americans, as well as the for
eign delegates, who inspected the
room to-day, used strong language
in condemnation of the govern
cent's parsimony, in offering such
q place to the distinguished visitors
who compose the larger part Of
the conference.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
r THE ODElL n
TYPE WRITEu
elk will buy the ODELL TYPE
V1O WRITER. Warranted to do as
oood vork nc any S1OO m china

W. WhllEh. warranted 20 90 as
good work as any 800 machine.
1t combines Simplicity with Durability.
Speed. Ease of Operation, wears longer
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chine. has no ink ribbon To bcthcr the op-
crater. /, is mat. substantial, nickel pla-
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type writing. Like printing press, it
produces sharp, Clean ,Legihle Manuscript.
Two to ten copies can be made at one wri.
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that produced by the ODEIL-
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Special inducements tp Dealers F,r in
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

- FOR THE BLOOD,
- Weakness. Malaria, Indigestion and
Biliousness. take
BROWNS IRON BITTERs.
1t cures quickly. For sale by all dealers In
medicine. Get the genuine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

DR.. Mendenhall experimental for flf-
teen years before he was onvinced that
he had perfected in C.. c. C. certain
cough cure the best remedy ON earth
for coughs and colds. Sold by 8. N.
LacrOix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Don't accept a substitute; If you
can't get C.C.C. certain corn cure from
your druggist send IS cents in stamps
to J. C. Mendenhall e. Co., Evansville,
Ind. and they will send it post paid.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Try Hunts cure for itch, ringworm, tet-
ter, eczema, old sores, itching piles, etc.
Cure guaranteed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

pS-wlME OF cAapul. . Tonic for Women.