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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06
LIBRARY MATTERS.
The Circulation of Books steadily
InCFeas1ng.


The Board of Directors of the Los An
geles Public Library met yesterday after
noon, President G.. A.. Dobinson in the
chair, and Directors j. Mills Davies, F.
H. Howard, E. w. Jones and H. J.
Hanchette, and the librarian, Miss 7. L.
Kelso, present.
The librarian reported that during the
month of February l 200 new books and
10 periodicals had been placed on the
shelves, that the circulation amounted to
9,S05 for the month that there were 678
| active members, and that l79 periodicals
were regularly taken. 1t was shown that
the average daily take of books had in
| creased from $50 in January to $50 in
February, which, considering the
fact that the library was as
yet not large enough for Los
Angeles, was demonstrated to be
a remarkably good showing. The report
was received and filed, as also were the
reports Of the auditing and book COM
mites as to the work done during the
past MONTH.
Director Howard stated that there was
an inadequate amount Of room ior those
who desired to use the library for refer
ence purposes, and he offered resolu-
ton to the effect that the directors room
be set aside as reference room that q
portion of the Government documents
be moved to the attic 80 as to make room
for the reference works, and that the
Council be asked to set aside portion of
the attic for use by the library. The
resolution was adopted and the clerk in
structed to communicate with the
Council
After discussing several other matters
connected with the library management,
tba hoard adiourned
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She then asked him to 60 to her room as
she wanted to look over her book &C.
count, in which che thought there wac
an error. He went. She gave him her
bank book, and he found two
checks stuck together from being
placed on the spindle. He pulled them
apart and explained to her, and then de-
parted. He was not in the room above
Eve minutes.
He had visited the Clark building, kept
by Mrs. Green, first one evening to in
quire about Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd, of
Chicago, about whom Mrs. Hobbs, of
this city, had written. The letter of
Mrs. Hobbs was introduced and read.
He saw Mrs. Green only on that night.
The Shepherds were not there. He
passed this lodging-house after, as it lay
directly between the bank and his house.
He purchased grain for bis horses in
store on the ground floor. He called an
other evening in relation to a note Mrs.
Nichols had which she wished him to
collect. Mrs. Nichols sent for him.
He did not get the note. He
told her to bring it to the bank. Mr..
Nichols did so next day. Mrs. Green
was present during the entire interview.
He collected 81 900 on the note. 1t was
the largest deposit in her account. He
did not 60 again for year to the house.
He went then in the afternoon to advise
Mrs. Green as to some business she
wished attended to. Next day he went
there again with check for Mrs. Nichols
to sign in relation to this business. On
the first day he did not see her. Mrs.
Green said she was sick. Next day Mrs.
Green was present all the time he was
with Mrs. Nichols. This was the only
time he had ever seen Mrs. Nichols at
this house. In answer to a question
by his attorney, Colonel Ray then
said with great deal of emphasis that
he never had sexual intercourse with
Mrs. Nichols. He further said that the
testimony of Huggins as TO her standing
in the street holding him by the lapel of
the coat was totally false. He
had frequently met and talked with her
on the street. He also stated point blank
that he never came out of the house of
Mrs. Green at O'Clock in the morning.
He never left his own house on any occa-
sion before breakfast, and that took place
between 7 and 8 O'Clock. On cross-ex-
animation he said it was the
last of May, 1888, or the first
of June that he had been to the
Grown villa; was there twice before on
Sunday afternoon to play with Prescott.
He had at times conversed with Mrs.
Nichols in the bank, in his Office. 1t
was open to the main room of the bank
la mere alcove. He never saw her in
the directors room. She talked to him
fifteen minutes at time on these occa-
sions. He was at the Green lodging
house about six times in all. 1t was
during the time he was in Pasadena be-
fore his family came out.
Mr.. Williams asked to file the amend
ment of the defendant made the day be-
fore to his answer, and admitted ,as further
levidence of malice on the part of the
defense. This amendment of Tuesday
, charged Ray with adultery with Mrs.
J Nichols. The matter was 30 admitted
; by the court. Here an adjournment
was taken until today. There is one
more witness to examine.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

The Y. M. G. A. COMMITTEES reports
subscriptions amounting to only $29. 70,
yesterday, leaving $34, ,166 to be raised
before the 10th, instant.
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BARGAINSi !
Raisin Vineyard Property,

Improved and unimproved estate of George A.
Cowles Ei Cajon Valley, San Diego County
Cal. Some of the properly now producing the
finest raisins grown in California. Also forty
acres deciduous fruit ranch Improved lands,
$3.50 to $500 per acre. Raisip packing-house
on property, which cost $4 600. Unimproved
lands, $25 to 800 per acre; also fine orange
land in Eagle Rock Valley snd Glendale
inquire of M. G. McKOON,
fe9 I'm South Fort st.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERsHIP

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Ex-
L isting under the firm name OF Mathews
Bros. & Bartning, and doing business IN the
City OF Los Angeles, Cal. is this day 9lssoiveo
by mutual consent, H. Bartning retiring from
the same. John 4. Mathews and L. j. Mathews
will continue the business under the name Of
JOHN R. MATHEWS.
L. !. MATHEWS.
ii. BARTNING.
Los Angeles, Cal, March A, 1890. mars st
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ADAMS BROS
DENTISTS,

% South Spring st. (new number 1879, first
stairway below the Nadeau hotel.
FILINGS. 4.
GoId @ filing $500 to $40 90 90
Gold alloy filing ,... go to 800
silver or amalgam filing a.. LOO
GROWN AND BRIDGE WORK.
Gold and porcelain CROWNS s. 500 to SIC. 90
Teeth with no plate .......... lO W to 15.OO
ARTIFICIAL TEETH.
Gold plates, 1st quality. .... $50. 90 to $40 90
silver p 'ates, 1st qualify 20 90 to 1000
Rubber plates, 1st qusHty TO- 90
Rsbber plates, 2d quality 500
Rubber plates, Sd quality. 600
EXTRACTING TEETH.
With vitalized air or gas s.................$1. 90
With cocaine applied to gums. .......... LOO
Regular extracting. ...-...... ....-.....-... .oo
Regulating and treating teeth and gums and
other operations at lowest prices. All work
guaranteed. Office hours from q. m. to $50
p. m. sundays 10 to IL a. m.
DeH-All parties having work done to the
amount of SIS 90 or more, can have their teeth
cleaned for nothing.
ADAMS BROS. Dentists,
% South Spring St., next TO Nadeau hotel
Be sure you see the name adams Bros.
Dentists" on the door. fe9.12m
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HOMEOPATHIsTs.

DR. G. s. WALKER (LATE OF ST. LOUIs)
~ homeopathic; office, 130 s. Spring vt
hours, 10 to IL a. m. and to d. M f1S-3m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

r G. OLMSTED, MANAGER HOL LENBECK
y. bookstore, l Ia W. Second st. Sheet music
5 cents. MARLIN
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

AT THE BOSTON DRESS TAILORING
N SCHOOL, No. 1913 8. Broadway. will be
taught, daily the art of cutting jadies and
children's garments, from a perfect diagram
and system of actual tailor measurements;
dress making also done. mar6-6tF
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LOST AND FOUND.

IL one blue, on the 4th inst. Finder. viii
return same to F. JACOBSON, 693 Central ave
marc lt*
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MEETINGS.

A SPECIAL MEETING OF LOS AN "a
IA geles Lodge, No. AZ, F. & A. WV
Mar March h sth, sia sA $50 ols .. ny, for CON. ~
ferring the First Degree. Sister lodges and
all visiting brethren are cordially invi ed.
By order G. T. A. LAST, w M.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

0S ANGELES BUSINESS COLLEGE AND
~ English Training School, new. .pumber, la
s. Main st Experienced teachers: complete
courses OF study. D. B. WILLIAMS. Prin tzZtf
CCHOOL OF CIVIL. MINING, MECHANICAL,
y Engineering, Surveying, Archttectare,
Drawing, Assay1ng. A. VAN DER NALL lEN,
723 Market ST., San Francisco. flO-tt
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DIVORCE LAW SPECIALITY. ADVICE
~ free. W. w. HOLCOMB, attorneys office
"a West First-st.. rooms 10 and IL. f29-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

MRS. MAMIE CATCHING, TEACHER OF
lu Singing, Piano and Guitar. Special rates
to beginners. Rooms IL and IL Postoftice
building. jl5 tt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

NJ FORMAL INSTITUTE-FITS FOR TEACH.
IN ers examinations; 5 instructors; IL weeks;
opens March 10. Address BOYNTON & BRlS.
TOL, 3301a S. spring st. t21-14t
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PERSONAL.

ITO HOUSEKEEPERs - SUGAR 16 LBS
i bown or ID lbs. white 81; lbs. rice
sago or tapioca. 25c; IL lbs. white beans, 25o:
germea, zoe; pickles, 1Oc qt.; 10 lbs corn
meal 15c; good black or Japan tes, $50; can
gasoline, 95c; coal oil, 95c; sack -four, SOC;
25c; IL cans fruit ST. 6 lbs raisias or prunes,
2hc; nectarlnes. &c lb; jams and jellies l0c a
glass; 40 bars soap, 81 bacon, 12c; hams, 13c
pork, 10c. ECONOMIC SIOkES, 509-511 s..
Spring ST. Telephone 975 mar5-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

NOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED AND UN-
Il furnished rooms, for light housekeeping,
Alameda sts, opp. Commercial-street depot, at
the lowest rates. fe7lmN
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

VyHE SISTERS OF THE HOLY NAMES
i have opened a boarding and select day
school at Ramona, CAL; the site of the institu-
ton is uneQualed; the course of instruction is
of the highest grade. Address for terms sR.
SUPERIOR. f25-11m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

pERSONAL = INTERESTING TO EVERY
1 body. How to make and save money.
Hsn Heaa the Elessinea advertsemenS at Il IN sne ds
vertisement may make thousands of dollars for
you. You may procure a situation; sell your
house and lot; rent your vacant property; buy
a paying business or sell to advantage; loan
your idle money or borrow cheaper than from
agents, and in a thousand different ways use
these columns to advantage. On this page ad-
DAY
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

UyHE SECURITY TITLE INSURANCE AND
j Abstract Co. OF So. CAL, 40 N. Spring
st., rooms 4. and 6. u7-u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

DR c. EDGAR sMITH-DIsEAsEs OF
IL women a speciality: rectal diseases
treated by the Brinkerhoff Painless System;
office corner Main and Seventh sts., Robarts
block. f16-tf
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FINANCIAL.
S1.5OO.OOO

TO LOAN AT r. G. LUNT'S
loan AND INSURANCE AGENCY,
Cor. First and Fort, Redick block, Los Angeles.
Agent Ior the
GERMAN SAVINGS AND LOAN SOCIETY,
of San Francisco. fe29-3m
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nR. O. y. CLACIUS HAS REMOVED HIS
~ Office from rs N. Spring to Al s. Spring st.
Hours from IL A. NJ. to 2 p. Ii, 6pecialty-5ex-
eral. 2An
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ABSTRACTS.

A BSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE COM
IA. pany Of Los Angeles, N. w. cor. Franknn
and New High streets. tl7'9m
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NRs. BEACH d BoYNToN. OFFICE, 81 N.
~ Spring st. Los Angeles, Gal. ONCE hours,
to IL M, / to 4 and 6 to 8 p. n. Dr.. Boynton's
residance. 73b OLIVE at. f1Qtf
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FOR SALE-LIVE STOCK.

NOR SALE-DAIRYMEN AND ALL WISH.
H ing the best stock, should see the 1, 2 and
3-year-old, fine graded Durham heifers on the
in the country and they can be depended upon
to give perfect satisfaction. Apply at FARM
HOUSE Lsguna ranch or address LAGUNA
FARM CO., P. o. box 1925 city. fel6-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

DR. JOSEPH KURTZ, 265 N. MAIN ST.
~ Office hours: IL to IL q. m; to 3 and
z to D. m. f26 tt
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EFpDCATHONAE..

nR. CHAS. DE sZIGETHY. OFFICE AND
D residence, 313 g. Main st. Tele 1,056. II
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PHYSICIANS.

MRS DIR. MINNIE WELLS, FIRST LADY
M licentiate of Kentucky;9 8 years successful
practice in this city in diseases of women; has
in connection with her practice electro-thermal
baths, Office 502 S. Broadway, cor. Fifth st.
f15.tf
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FOR RENT.
FOR RENT--ROOHIS.

nor Rents UNFURNI3HED ROOMS
j. suitable for housekeeping. Apply at 5lO
San Pedro st., cor. Sixth. m2 7t"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

NE HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D.. NJ. @. P. s.
W. O. Specialist In diseases of the head,
throat and chest, including the eye, ear and
heart. Oxygen, compound oxygen, nitrogen,
moDoxtde, and other nedicated tnhalations,
used in all diseases of the respiratory organs.
Office 81 South Fort street, from 8 A. M. to
AP.M. m3
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

r os ANGELES LODGE, NO. 35, 1. o. Of
III Regular meetings held on Wednesday even
ing of each week at l. o. o. F. Hall, Spring ST.,
near First.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

MONEY TO LOAN ON CITY AND COUNTRY
lM property, by GEO. 8. ROBINSON, 215 W.
First st, mar5-tf
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ASsAYER RS.

n e. ANTHONY, AsSAYER AND MINER0Lc
NJ. ogist 28 North Spring Street, gold and
silver assays, 81 90 EACH character tests gratis
particular attention given rare ores and
minerals cements, gypsum, Hnestones. clays,
etc fel6 m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

r Os ANGELES TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
u No. 174-Meets the first Sunday in eacl
month at the g. A. R. Hall. Main at.
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MONEY TO LOAN IN LARGE OR SMALL
ul sums, at from to per cent. on inside
property. 10 per cent on suburban property,
J. G. OLIVER, 5 S. Fort ST. mar5-3t*
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ARIZONA AND MEXICO LANDS.
| TOHN H. HISE, LATE OF THE U 3. SUR
J veyor Generals Office of Arizona; Arizona
Los Angeles, CAL, Room 8. fe14 Inn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-06

r GUARANTEE TO LEND MORE FOR
i less security than any one in city. KEEFER
rooms IA and rs Bryson block f25.1m
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Q0OO TO $1,000 TO LOAN, AT FROM
OEOU 8 to 10 per cent. net and no COM
mission to pay. Address J. B., Box 80, this
office. mar2-7t*
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rom SALE.

NOR SALE-5 ACRES GOOD ALFALFA
H land near city limits, on the north plenty
of water; good place for cows or hogs; price
So, 900. ,O6v Cas- h. balance in year Apply
to J.W POTTS, or address STATION " box
SAB fe15-lm
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-02-01
District Court.

His honor Judge A. v. Coco was
on hand to ascend the bench at the
hour appointed for opening court.
The term seems to have been of
less interest than any for long
time. Judge H. L. Daigre, M, F.
Machen and Henry Bernstein were
the only visiting attorneys present
In the case of Daigre and Mosely
VS.. Lee Hunter, judgment of dis
missal was rendered. 1t the case
OF Mrs. NJ. G. Collier VS.. heirs of
susanna Curlee, judgment was rem
dered for plaintiff.
Several succession matters were
disposed of, and the balance of the
docket continued. Court adjourn
ed on the afternoon of Tuesday,
Jan. 9th.
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How To Raise Hogs.

Dick Allen, writing in the Welsh
(Ls, Crescent, gives the following
us ,ful advice in regard to raising
po.k for home consumption. 1t
would be we'll for every farmer in
this parish to heed and act upon:
Our merchants are constantly
shipping pork in here from New
Orleans. Why not stop this and in
time ship to New Orleans? But
if we do not find it profitable to
ship let us at least raise enough for
home consumption when it can be
d,ne SO easily. Possibly some one
my inquire, "What are you going
to feed your porkers on-corn is too
Ok )ensive to feed" We answer,
sweet potatoes. There is no better
favored pork in the market than
that fattened on sweet potatoes.
b 1T as sweet potatoes do not last
in good condition but five or six
months in the year, we will give
our way of raising pork at mod
crate cost. Commencing in the
spring with good Poland China or
Berkshire sows with pigs we feed
them on rice bran mixed with
water-two pals full of water to
one of bran-allowing to stand from
six to twelve hours before feeding.
This We consider one of the best
feeds for sows and growing pigs.
The bran can be bought at New
Orleans or any rice mill at from
$40 to SIS per ton, and ton fed in
tAe above manner will keep fifteen
pigs in good growing condition for
three months. When October
comes they are in prime order to
commence feeding on sweet pota-
toes. and by the first or middle of
January, March and April, pigs
can be made to weigh from l50 to
235 live weight Now whom sweet
potatoes will yield from IS to $50
bushels per acre on new infer
tilized land, can we not afford to
raise our own pork?
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LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La.
Dec. Nth, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-aamed settler has filed 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 c ERIK of the district court, at Culfax.
La, on Saturday, Feb 1st, lsg0, viz:
George Stocks
who made homestead entry 1926; for the Sc
or sec 10 TIP u. r2 W. La, mer,
he names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz /: Isaac Him
son. Richard Newton, Robert Cavenport
aud Ii. ). Collins, all If Grant parish. La.
THOMAS j BUTLER,
pi ~ Register.
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Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFyToE AT NEW ORL.ANs, La,
Tan % 1ooo

LAND OFTIoE AT NEW ORLHANs, La, !
Jan. q, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler he's filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof win be
made before the judge, or in his absence
the clerk of the district court, at CoIfax,
La, on Monday, March Ia, 1890, viz:
William N. Greed
who male homestead entry No. lisa for
the of Sc SO of sw and 90 I of 80
sec. 90 7r W La. mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz: Richard
Newton. Burrell Monday, James Sinque-
field and William Hathaway. all of Grant
parish, Louisiana
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
I'd pf 81 Register.
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When we Were Bows.

An exchange, on the above sub
ject says: "The writer began plow-
ing with wooden mold-board and
narrowing with wooden teeth, cut
ing grain with a sickle, followed
by the cradle, and grass with a
hand-scythe; threshing with fail
or animals feet; winnowing with
natural wind currents; lighting fire
with flint and steel; shooting nox-
ious animals with flintlock guns,
churn with a dasher; riding all dis
tances on horseback or on spring.
less wagons; singing to tunes
started with the pitch pipe; eating
food cooked over or before the old
fire place no stoves them; dressed
in linen and wooden gowns manu.
featured on the farm; wore hats
and caps plated from the oat or
rye field, or made up from home
woven cloth; wrote only with quilts
from our own geese, with ink made
at home with copperas and bark
juice; sat IN school on the fiat side
Of an elevated, backless slab, always
in terror of the constantly carried
sceptre of the masters kingly pow
er a large beech twig or a ferule);
read and studied by the light of a
tallow-dip--and these are not half
we did not have, which boys now
possess.
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Mr.. 0. c. Bird, formerly with til

Mr.. 0. c. Bird, formerly with the
Winfield Democrat, arrived in
Colfax on last Wednesday evening,
an expects TO make his home in
ous town. He will engage in the
tidy of law with Mr.. Andrew
= lorpe, his brother-in law. Mr..
Bird is accompanied by his father
Mr.. James Bird. we'll known to the
m ,st of our citizens, who will re-
m hin in Colfax few days.
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Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT NEw OaLEANs, La.
tsOn

LAND OFFICE AT NV ORLKANs, La, !
Jan. q. 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed 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, March, Is. 1890, viz:
William p. Walker
who made homestead entry No. TOSS for
the of NV sec. rs 7nr 1 W La. n:er.
He names the following witressss TO
prove his continuous residence ue-- and
cultivation of said land. viz: viii am
Smith, William c. Beal, Docx Willet and
William P. Guynes, all of Grant parish La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
pr " Register.
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Rev. Geo. I. Ashley, lately appointed
preacher in charge of the Colfax and Ada
circuit, hands us the following list of his
appointments: Colfax, first Sunday at
II a. m. Beuiah, first Sunday at 3 p. M
Gray's Creek, second Sunday at II a. M
Olive Branch, second Sunday at p. m.
Liberty Chapel, third Sunday at II a. m.
Fish Creek, third Sunday, 3 p. m. Pales-
tine, fourth Sunday at IL a. m. Prospect
fourth Sunday at 3 D. m.
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Inquiry as to the amount OF cot
ton shipped by the merchants of
Colfax during the present season
develops the fact that there has
been shipped from Colfax up to
this date, Jan. Both, 23l2 bales,
with the prospect of a considerable
nd lition beingmade to these figures
bsiore the season is over.
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The Cat.


On Sunday, Nov. 6, 1887, Hon
James G. Mcguire, Justice of the
Supreme Court of San Francisco,
addressed two great meetings al
the Academy of Music and Stein
way Hall, New York, in behalf Of
the single tax, and in the course OF
speech used an illustration that has
made the cat the emblem of that
movement. Judge Mcguire said:
"Did you ever see what we call a
concealed picture? 1t is one of
these pictures of trees, animals,
birds, grass and plants. which at
first glance don't appear to amount
to much. But, if you look at the
bottom Of the picture, you may see
the words, "Where is the Cat?"
You examine the picture, but don't
see any cat. By and by somebody
comes along who has seen the pic
ture before, or who has had the cat
pointed out to him. He asks,
Don't you see that twig?" Eyes"
"Don't you see that white strip be-
tween the twig and the trunk of
the tree?" Eyes" "Well that is
one leg of the cat"
Still you don't see any cat, and
you may be ready to swear that
there is no cat there. Then he
shows you the little dove-tailed ar
rangement of grass and weeds down
near the bottom, and tells you that
is the claws of the cat. Finally he
points out another branch that
represents the ear. Instantly you
behold the cat. If you do not see
that picture again in twenty years,
the very minute you glance at it
the first thing you see is the cat.
SO it is with simple natural
truth. So it is with the great truths
that are involved in the single tax
idea. People may look at the pro-
position, see nothing in it, and have
parts and details explained 70 them,
and still see nothing in it. But
the very minute they take in the
whole situation, they become en-
thusiasts, and point out the cat to
everybody else. After awhile they
forget how hard it was for them TO |
see the cat and actually think a me n
who can't see it in an instant must |
be fool because it is SO clear to
them.
Ever since the speech was de-
livered when one Single Tax man
wishes to indicate that another has
come to fully understand all that |
is involved in the transfer of tax
alton to land values, he says that
such a person ''has seen the cat