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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-10

tion Of their great rival Of course was fore
seen by the Canadian Pacific managers, and
hence the tariff Of rates they published last
fall which made so much squirmiDg among
sh0rtslghted people and those not well in
formed in the newest phases OF railr0ading.
Our county Is now. therefore, between the
lines Of these great competing Canadian
railways, while still enjoying the older meth
DDS OF communication by way OF the Maine
Central and the coast steamers.
Not the least interesting feature OF the
last nine months operations In these c0mbi-
nattens has been the manifest harmony Of
view and purpose between our astute Boston
IL Maine and Maine Central managers and
the officials OF the Canadian Pacific railroad.
While Of course IL Is not a fact, stated
In direct terms, that these New Eng
land roads and the Canadian have become
one. yet In Identity Of interest and in harmo-
NOUS pursuit of common ends, the practical
result Is the same as IL the absorption Of
these lesser systems by the greater had actu-
ally taken place.
EASTERN.
The Boston Transcript says: Eastern
was the leading feature Saturday, further
rising from 149l to 1911. closing at 15i. And
this Is the same Eastern which but little
over ten years ago sold as low as SO per
share. The same Eastern stock, 1t should be
said, for 1t is not the same Eastern road. The
Eastern road today occupies vastly differ
ent position from the Eastern Of 1878. From
an apparently hopeless bankrupt 1t has
changed to very important part Of great
system. with strong interests back Of it to
guard zealously its affairs. and to Improve
still further its position and prospects. The
contrast Is sharp. but 1t is not necessary to
go back more than ten years for sharp con-
trast. Something like tw0-score months
back. Eastern was ''the residuary legatee Of
the Boston q Maine" While In this posi-
tion, the stock sold as low as 75l-November,
1888 In sixteen months the residuary lega-
teeship has been found to have outlived Its
usefulness, and the stock has exactly doubled
in price There Is wealth Of suggestive
ness In all of this"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-10
School Buildings Burned.

DOVER, N. H., March 9.-The Sawyer
school, seating 400 scholars, was this morn
ing destroyed by fire, caused by an overheated
furnace. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-10

HAMBURG FIGS, the great fruit cathartic
are prepared only In lozenge FORM, which renders
them lar preferable to any liquid preparations,
either when travelling or at home. Being in con-
2entrated FORM their properties never change.
Dose, one Fig.
H.msurx figs are purely vegetable cathartic,
and may be used continuously without Ill effect.
Children like them. Price, 25 cents. Dose one
Fig
N mbarg Fiss, the fruit laxative lozenge, are
highly recommended by the medical profession as
q mild and effective laxative and purgative. Dose,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-10

WASHINGTON, March 9.--Miss Clara
Barton, president Of the American National
Association of the Red Gross, has been in
vestigating statements co ncerning suffering
and destitution existing among the pioneer
settlers in North and South Dakota with
ascertained that there Is urgent necessity for
immediate action and appealed to the public
for cash subscriptions large enough to meet
every emergency. She has information that
there are at least 500 people dependent and
many more who, though they have provis-
stock. 81. T. Helgesen, state commissioner
of agriculture, Of Grand Forks, North
Dakota, will distribute all funds sent to his
address,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-10
Local Weather Report.
Weather Observations.

Mean daily ther22O Max. vel. wind. .18 NV
Minimum ther. .....l5.I
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
New Year Removals.

The new house of Mr.. James NJ.
Rhorer, Jr., on the lot diagonally
opposite Mr.. Tears residence, is
completed, and Mr.. r. has moved
in with his family. Mr.. r. s. Cam
eron has moved into the house Mr..
Rhorer has just vacated. Mr.. A. L.
Grow is now at home in his house
in front of Mr.. Teal's. Mr.. H. A.
Grant and family have moved into
the building formerly occupied by
j. II. McNeely as store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

District No %, Dunns, white boys 80,
white girls 38, colored boys II, colored
girls 8, total 81.
District No. q. Hargis, white boys sc
white girls SO, colored boys 9, colored girls
total 103.
District No. "a, New Hope, white boys
AZ, white girls 81, colored boys Is, colored
girls 6, total 80.
District No. %, Enterprise, white boys
%, white girls 81, colored boys IL, colored
girls 18, total 80.
District No. 26, Iatt white boys II,
| white girls 20, total 81.
On motion it was ordered that the
metes and bounds OF districts be publish
ed in the Colfax CHRONICLE twice within
the next thirty days, and that the voters
in each district hold an election on the
first Saturday in March, 1890, and elect
three school directors.
On motion the following resolution was
adopted,
Whereas the law declares that certifi-
Gates to teach public schools shall only be
granted to persons possessed of good NOR
al character; therefore be it
Resolved, That intemperance, or the
use Of Intoxicating liquors. or drunken
ness, is hereby recognized as immoral
conduct, and the committee OF examiners
are hereby expressly prhibited from grant
ing certificates to persons guilty OF drunk
enness; and the president and secretary
OF this board are hereby strictly prohibit
ed from contracting with any snch person
or persons however well qualified other
wise.
The wards we're then taken up in re
verse order.
Ward was called, and resolution adopt
ed as follows:
Resolved by the school board OF Grant
parish, La, !nat the cnlidren within the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
Farewell.

Bic CANE, La, Jan. 8, 1880.
Editor Co!far Chronicle:
As former pastor of Ada circuit,
/ feel as if I wanted to whisper
back from my new field of labor a
kind goodbye to the many esteemed
friends / have left behind. The
circuit was SO large that it was i'm
possible for me to make a round
after conference, and bid every ap-
pointment and neighborhood fare
well, and as your excellent little
paper has many readers in the
bounds of my former circuit, with
your permission, through its col
umns / now do what l would have
been only too happy to have done
in person. It would be expressing
it in language too tame, to say
simply that l had three pleasant
years on Ada circuit. They were
to me happy, enjoyable and profit
able years; and / am now ready
whenever the proper authorities say
so to return to my much loved field
of labor-yea, would gladly do it.
Friends l may, and no doubt will,
find elsewhere, but warmer, truer,
and better ones / will never find
anywhere than those l throguh
these lines bid farewell. While
the sweet relation of pastor is for
the time being severed, I am ready
at any time for any labor of love in
the range of possibility that would
help any member of my former
pastoral charge. My heart yearns
over you; my prayers ascend for
you; and, claiming as much from
you for my success in my new field
of labor, l bid you a last farewell.
Fraternally,
J. Ivy HoFFPAuIR.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

Col. f. H. Lombard, of the Citi-
zens' Bank of New Orleans, who
WAS in the CHRONICLE office with
Mr.. Geo. w. Hickman ON the 9th
INST, informed us that the bank is
making arrangements to sell of a
large quantity of its lands in Grant
parish. The lands are to be sold
in 40 and so acre tracts, and Mr..
r. w. Bringhurst of Rapides, is
to come up in few days to make
surveys and plats of lands in &C
oordance With this purpose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends aud
neighbors talking about it. Yon may
yourself be one of the many who know
from personal experience just how
good thing it is. II you have ever
tried it, you are one Of it's staunch
friends, because the wonderful thing
about it is, that when once given .
trial, DR.. Kings New Discovery ever
after holds a place in the house. If
you have never used it and should be
afflicted with a cough, cold or any
throat, lung or chest trouble, securc
bottle at once and give it fair trial
1t is guaranteed every time, or money
refunded. Trial bottles free at C. C..
Nash's store. 6
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS. La

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La, \
Dec. 18th. 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the judge, or in his absence,
the clerk of the district court, at Colfax,
La, on Saturday, Feb. LIT, 1880, viz:
George Stocks
who made homestead entry S355 for the se
or Sec IL tp = N, g W. La, mer,
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Isaac Hin
son, Richard Newton, Robert Davenport
aud II. s. Collins, all of Grant parish, La.
THOMAS j BUTLER,
pf 81 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
sCHooIARLE CHILDREN
Total schoolable children !.


Enumerated IN districts as follows:
District No. l, Ward One, white boys
81, white girls 50, colored boys 279, color
ed girls 26l, total 81.
| District No. 2, Rock Hill, white bows
80, white girls 81, coiored boys 101, color
ed girls 80, total 26i.
District No. 3, Prospect, white boys IS,
white girls IL, total "a.
District No. 4, Flagon, white boys q,
white girls 81, total SO.
District No. 8, Clear Greek, white boys
| 81, white girls 80, colored boys 3, total is.
District No. 6, Buelah. white bows 80.
white girls 80, cOlored boys 7, colored girls
6, total 70.
District No. Z, Ada, white boys IS, white
girls 81, total 116.
Diftrict No. 5, Big Greek, white boys SO,
white girls 81, total 70.
District No. 8, Mcknight, white boys
q, white girls %, total sc.
District No. 10. Friendship, white boys
80, white girls 80. total 70.
District No. IL, Salem, white boys o.
white girls "a, colored boys !, total Az.
District No. IL, Black Creek, white boys
49. white girls Al, colored boys %, colored
girls SO, total 155.
AicsilOt ASOs lOY 1Aocit3 OQHpcl. W4ito
boys %, white girls Il. total A.
District No. IA. Fish Creek, white boys
q, white girls 81, total A.
District No. Is, Little Greek, white boys
%, white girls Il, total 80.
District No. &c, Bear Creek, white boys
40 white girls %, total g.
District No. II, Tison, white boys IS,
white girls I, coiored boys IL, colored
girls 10, total IS.
District No. IS, ST. Andre Hill, white
boys So, white girls IS, colonel boys %,
colored girls Is, total l52
District No. 10, Sumertield. white boys
80, white girls SO, coIored boys II, color
ed girls y, total 1873.
| District No. ~, Union Grove white boys
Al white girls s., colored boys 10, colored
girls 80, total 125.
District No. 81, Montgomery, white
boys g., white girls 81, colored bays 10,
colo-sd girls Is. total lao.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

Rev. Geo. I. Ashley, the new
Methodist minister for this work,
preached his first sermon in Colfax
On last Sunday, and made very ia
vo-able impression on his congre-
cation. The first quarterly con-
ference for Ada circuit will be
held at Colfax on the 22d and 23d
# March.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

The new ball room and hall, fit
tel up by Mr.. J. V. LeSage over
his drug store, was christened with
its first dance on the night of Jan.
Sd. On the 9Th there was also an
other dance at the same place, that
WIS equally as well attended and
enjoyed as the first.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
ATLANTA INSTITUTE,
Atlanta. VIM Parish. La.
Male and Female Students.

Male and Female Students.
The Atlanta Institute will open its first
annual session ON Monday, Sept. 18th,
next, with the following corps Of teaches Is,
viz: JOSEPH PAUL, Principal,
HARDY l.. BRIAN, Assistant,
Mis-. NC THRASHER,
Assistant and Teacher of Music.
The constant aim OF the teachers will
be tn lay solid foundation, and 20 enable
each student to prepare himself for the
actual business of life A thorough
Business and Classical Education
ran be obtained here. Those desiring to
study music can do 40 under the able
direction Of MRS. NJ. C. THRASHER.
(late OF Ruston ccl!cge)
For health aud morals Atlanta cannot
he surpassed in the State.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Grade, $l.o per school month, n days
tom. : Classical. $50 /"
Aiusic extra.
Bard can be- obtained, in private fami-
lies. near the school, from 500 to ~
per month
For further information rail- on OF ad.
dress JOSEPH PAUL. Principal,
Ut. DREWEI'T,
t-ja-90 President Board If Trustees.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

DR.. w. A. Jones, of Lincoln
parish, is now permanently located
at Colfax for the practice of medi-
cine, and himself and wife are
boarding with Mrs. Carnahan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
meEIr..,. WINE Of cARouI for female al

Mr.. A. A. Goodwin, of Alexan-
dria, was in Colfax yesterday. He
reports a project ON foot to estab-
lish daily mail between Colfax
ami Lena station, which it is hoped
will be put in operation at an early
date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

Messrs. Geo. X. Marsh and j. C.
Goulden were in Colfax this week.
They came up on tour of inspec-
ton to examine the little boat part
ly constructed by Mr., j. B. Smith,
latsly deceased. Mr.. r. P, Hunter
is the owner of the boat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

Mrs. j. H. McNeely has gone on
trip to the city, and one of the
main attractions in making the
visit she says is to hear Sam Jones
the evangelist, who is now preach
In /. in New Orleans.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
Messrs. r. P. and E. G.. Hunte,

Messrs. r. p. and E. G. Hunter,
ths two we'll known brothers of
Alexandria, have lately entered a
Law partnership. The first is re-
cognized as one of the best civil
lawyers in central Louisiana, and
tn latter as one of the most sue
csssful criminal lawyers. The tai
ents of the two gentlemen combined
Lakes the firm of Hunter Brothers
foremost in the list of counselors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES.
10 Broadway NY

BTOauWay, N. Y.
STATEMENT ENDING DEC. 81, 1888.
Total Assets $95,O42,922 96
Total Surplus (for policy holders) = 2O,794,715 10
The Strongest Safest and Best life Company
an the World.
The Policies of this Company are worth MORE IN CASH
THAN ANY OTHER
W.T.. SANFORD, Alexandria, La,
Sole Agent for Central Louisiana.
Also Agent for the following Strong and Prompt Paying
Fire Insurance Companies
German American Insurance Co. S5388539 10
Phoenix Insurance CO. 4534597 65
Western Insurance Go. ,345 81
Sun Mutual Insurance Co $4,000 43
California Insurance Co. 53O625 81
oct5 3m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

The winter of 1889-90 will go
do IN as the mildest on record for
this generation. The whole of De-
cenber, and January up to this
dase, has been SO mild that fire has
not been necessary for comfort,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

The New Orleans Picayune has 10
duced the yearly subscription price Of
its Weekly from n 50 to q year. It Il
splendid l6-page paper filed with the
best reading matter. Sample copy sent
free to any address
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

TIE police jury was in session
this week, and their proceedings
will appear in our next issue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

The richest and poorest, the Oldest and
Youngest, the proudest and humblest, the
largest and smallest, all use Cheatham's
chill tonic. Guaranteed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

Cheatham's chill tonic, aside from be-
ing the best in the world. is an excellent
tonic for enfeebled persons, does not
nauseate, enriches the blood and makes
you feel like a new person. Try it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

"Nip your cough in the budr by TAX
ing &C. C. G. certain congh cure" a
pleasant and effectual remedy. Sold
by s. Nj. Lacr0ix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

At home and abroad e. C. C. certain
corn cure stands without rival. All
druggists should sell it for 25 cents, or
sent 10y mail on receipt of price by j.
C.. Mendenhall e. Co., Evansville, Ind.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

Chronic grumblers never grumbie about
Cheatham's chill tonic. 1t is better than
rec ,mmended, and guaranteed to cure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
Cotton Market Quotations.
Figures are those quoted at closing OF
the New Orleans cotton exchange Jan.
9, 1890:

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, 1890-01-11

The building lately occupied by
the postofics has been torn down.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
Fashionable Millinery.
Mrs. C. e. Charleville,

BOYCE, LOUISIANA,
Having been engaged specially with
Millinery business for some time respect
fully soiicits patronage from The ladies Of
Grant parish. Send her yunr orders for
anything in the millinery line
Will take pleasure in buying, fitting and
selecting all articles of dress goods aud
fancy fui nishings for ladies'.
Satisfaction guaranteed. jan $3.50
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
LOCAL DO T s.
River good, freight half card rates.

psrwImE OF cARpuI. Tonic for Women.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11

- FOR THE BLOOD,
- weakness, Malaria. Indigestion and
BiliOusness, take
BROWNS IRON BITTEVS.
II cures quickly. For sale by all dealers In
medicine. Get the genuine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
McEIree's Wine Of csrduI

and rHeDFoRD's BLACK DRAUcHT are
for sale by the following merchants in
GRANT PARISH.
]. II. McNEELY, Iolfax.
RAPIDRs PARISH.
j. w. MILLER, Boyce.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-01-11
Proceedings Of School Board.

CoLFAx. La, Jan. 4. $780,
The school board for the parish OF
Grant, La, met this day in regular meet
ing. Present-H. G. Goodwin, president,
j. h. Fletcher, Wilson Prestridge. M. NJ
gent, c. G. Richards, Wiley Walker, G. d.
Hickman, and w. L. Richardson, score
tary.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and adopted.
The committee appointed to locate the
spot for school house in district No.
reported, agreeing to use Oak Grove
church as school house for the year 1890.
The parish superintendent reported the
enumeration of schoolable children and
stumps of timber cut by j. Ward, as
follows: Jesse Ward had cut up TO date
ofcounting, November l, 1889, 100 stumps,
upon which he has paid 500, and is now
due balance Of $3.50, for 300 trees.
Thomas County cat., 1890-07-10
The 4th at ShilPs Grove.

The Nations Birthday" was celebra-
ted by large gathering at Shill's grove
l2 miles northeast of this city. Every
thing passed off in good shape and all
present enjoyed the excellent spring
water and cool shade. Horse races. foot
races, and base ball were indulged in.
Elder F. NJ. Stewart was the orator Of the
day, and delivered a glowing Grafton in
the forenoon. Many expressed their sur
prise at finding so dense shade in the
grove of few years growth.
The races were very interesting and af
fOrdcd pleh.y of amusement for the on
lockers.
All in all, the celebration was grand
success and everyone enjoyed themselves
to the utmost. Peace and tranquility
reigned throughout the day, and no one
was seen to be disorderly or boisterous
during the day.
Thomas County cat., 1890-07-10
COLBY VS.. GOODLAND.
The Colby Nine Again Victorious
to IA.

The challenge from G0odland inviting
Colby ball club to play them on the 4th.
was accepted. and large number of Col
by people went down to see Goodland
get ''done up." At 2:30 o clock the game
was called and the playing began. The
first two innings were ''goose-eggs' on
Colby. hut the boys soon got down to
work and run the score up at one time
IA to 9 in Colby's favor 1t was very
close game all the way through'and was
pronounced by many as being as good .
game as is soon played by professionals.
Considerable money was put up for Col
by. but Goodland parties were little
shaky after the sixth inning and would
not risk it. Both mines did exceedingly
well and the Goodland boys are no
sloutches when it comes to playing ball,
but they can't do Colby.
Thomas County cat., 1890-07-10

C. branch from Plainville to Colby. have
been abandoned. and only the night
trains will be run from this, on. A
change in the time card will be noticed
this week.
w. H. Copeland leaves to night for
Utah where he will make his future res
idence. In the departure of Mr.. Cope
land Colby looses worthy citizen, but
we trust success may attend him wher-
ever he shall locate.
The temperature for the past few days
has been almost unendurable. The tber-
mometer at the old iron-clad on the cor
rer opposite the Opelt tries to- run over
the top of the tube. The liquid reaches
the top every afternoon,
VIM. Colcgrove, one of our energetic
farmers. few miles east of town, was in
the city yesterday and took advantage of
one of our many club offers by subscrib-
ing for the CAT and the Leavenworth
Times both one year for 81.
Baptist Church-The ladies of the
above church will hold social in the
church. on Tuesday evening next, July
18th. Ice cream. cakes, lemonade ETC.,
will be served. All welcome. A good
time is expected. Please help us.
Miss Mae Dutton returned to her home
in Platsmouth. Nebr. last Tuesday, af-
ter short visit in this city with her
friend, Miss Eva Bayha. While in the
city Miss Dutton created many friends
by her amiable and prepossessing man.
ner.
Miss r. L. Beymer. sister of r. &. Bey-
mer of this city, made short visit in
Colby while on her way from Greeley,
Colo, to her old home in Alton la.
Miss Beymer has many friends here who
were pleased to see her. She was for
merry with B. j. Woodruff of this City.
Miss Lutte Patton will accompany her
Aunt Mrs. Getchel, who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. f. D. Bean. of this city
the past week, to her home in Williams
burg Kans. today. where she will remain
for some time with friends and relatives
Miss Lutte will be missed by her many
friends here, and while they regret her
leavetaking. they wish her pleasant Wis
it and hope she may soon return.
The Union Pacific has discontinued its
passenger train between Plainville and
Oakley on the Lincoln & Colo. division.
This is slight inconvenience to parties
wishing to make an eastern trip via that
line, but has given them a great advant
age over any other line for west bound
passengers. as they make direct connec-
tions at Oakley with their west bound
fast line. which has through coaches to
ali points on the Pacific coast without
change of cars.