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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-03-15
AN INTERESTING RELIC.


Published In Chicago
Mr.. F. H. Taylor. Jr.. OF Chicago.
who edited in 1888 the first and small
est newspaper ever published in this
city, has issued from memory dupii-
cate OF that sheet. This little four
page paper is less than five inches
long and little more than three inches
wide, and is called the New Ark.
Mr.. Taylor says on the first page Of
this issue: This little newspaper is q
duplicate in size and appearance, as
near as my memory serves me. 1t was
in my fathers garnet that ! published
. little newspaper when but a boy, on
the corner of Canal and Van Buren,
streets, in 1888. built my press of
wood and my stick out OF a tin soda
powder box" Further on he says: IL
would not begrudge $50 for the original
copy of this duplicate"
The recent copy OF the New Ark
contains some interesting information
about early Chicago. 1t says: The
first steamboat built in Chicago was
the George w. Dole. The second was
the James r. Allen. They were both
built by Captain Chase. The first
propeller built in Chicago was the In
dependence. She was built by Captain
Avery, and was taken to Lake Super
Tor before the canal was built. She
Was taken overland on ways.
"The first upper-cabin steamboat
that came to Chicago was the steamer
Great Western. 1t was built by Cap
tain Walker
The first man hanged in Chicago
was q murderer named Stone. The
first tavern in this city was the old
Green Tree tavern. on the west side of
the river. corner of Lake and Canal
streets. The second was the old Man.
sion House, on South Market street,
between Lake and Randolph.
A. ID. Taylor was the architect and
builder Of the first brick church erected
In this city. It stood on the north side
Of the river. In 1884 there was an
old burying ground between Wabash
avenue and the lake shore. There was
time when, for distance of quar-
ter Of mile along the shore. collins
could be seen projecting one or two
feet beyond the bank.
The American was the first Whig
newspaper published in Chicago. 1t
was edited by a Mr.. Stewart. John
&. Calhoun published the first Demo-
cratic newspaper. which afterward
passed into the hands OF John Went
worth.
Philo Carpenter was proprietor OF
the first drug store in the village,
Captain w. Church organized the first
military company. and John G. Hog
gon was the first postmaster. Old
Squire Howe was the first justice of
tho peace. A Mr.. Marsh owned the
first pork and beef packing establish
ment. Frink & Walker organized the
first omnibus line. The first black
smith-shop was ON the southeast corner
Of Clark and Randolph streets. The
next was on West Randolph street,
between Water and Canal. twas run
by P. w. Gates, who afterward founded
the Eagle foundry, on Canal street.
The first railroad was the Galena. Il
was strap rail then.
Arson A. Taylor had the FIRST gov.
eminent contract to carry United States
mail from Chicago to Perm. III. He
also built the first bridge in this city.
The second was drawbridge across
Clark street. Chicago News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-03-15
ANTICS OF A LEMuR.
How the Little Creature Amused Hlmssl
and His Mistress.

now tne LtSti0 creature Amused Himself
and His Mistress.
No beast that l ever saw was more
fond of play than the little Malagasy,
not even q lively kitten. From the
moment his door was opened till he
was shut in for the night he often gave
his mind to constant succession OF
pranks. He scraped the beads of our
dress-trimmings with his comb-like
teeth, and he slapped or pulled books
or work out of our hands, and espe-
cially liked to frolic in ones lap, lying
on his back kicking with all fours, pre-.
tending to bite, and even turning
somersaults or INDUCING In the most
peculiar little leaps. In the latter he
flung out his arms, dropped his head
on one side in bewitching way,
turned half around In the air, and
came down in the spot he started from,
the whole performance SO sudden, ap.
parently so involuntary. and his face
so grave all the time, it seemed as II a
spring had gone of inside, with which
his will had nothing to do.
A favorite plaything with the lemur
was window-shade. He began BY
jumping up to the fringe, seizing it and
swinging it back and forth. One day
he learned by accident that he could
''set it off," and then his extreme
pleasure was to snatch at it with so
much force as to start hespring. whom
he instantly let go and made one bound
10 the other side of the room, or to the
nantel, whore he sat. looking the pict-
nre OF innocence, while the released
shade sprang to the top and went over
and over the rod. We could never
prevent his carrying out this little pro-
gramme. and We drew down one shade
'nly to have him slyly set on another
he next instant Olive Thorne Miller.
n Popular Science Monthly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-03-15
PuNceNr PARAGRAPHS.


There Is no one In the world 20
pleasant as the woman who knows she
has pretty smile.-Boston Post. !
1t may be desirable to live to a
green old age; but when you have at,
tanned it. please keep away from the
bunco men. Puck.
-Jack-"What arc you doing. Ma
belp" Misunderstanding angel cakes
don't you want some?" Jack-''No.
thanks; don't want to be an angel.
Puck.
"A young wife can be good house,
keeper without bothering to polish up
the spare change in her husbands
pocket every time she cleans up the
rest OF the silver in the house.
erville Journal.
III the European inventor who has
invented smokeless powder will in-
vent smokeless cigarette, his name
will be embalmed In the heart OF a
grateful world.-Philadelphia Daily
News.
mo man ever talked of his work
without saying something about its
great mental strain. We suppose that
even the wood chopper thinks it is brain
work that makes him so tired at night
-Atchison Globe.
Husband. --"Wife. wish you had
been born with as good judgment as ],
but / fear you were not" WHEY Our
are right. Our choice of partners for.
life convinces that your judgment is
much better than mine"
-Brown-"Did you hear that young
Benedict suddenly became deaf on the
very dayson which he was marriedp"
Robinson-"You don't say SO. That
shows that there is silver lining to
every cloud. no matter how dark it
may be for time. Texas Siftings.
Some women like to be told they
are pretty. but the really pretty ones
don't care for it. They have to be told
that they are brilliantly intellectual.
George Washington's Ratchet wouldn't
stand ghost OF a show nowadays
Merchant Traveller.
-'.Professor. said the ostentatious
young man at reception. 1--we heard
much talk about the anthropoid apes
approaching very closely to human be-
ings. Now. what in your opinion is
nearest to manP" "You want my
candid opinion, of course?" Ser
tainly." well. should say his
undershirt. Washington Capital.
! Mr.. Jason--"Why amt supper
ready, want to know?' Mrs. Jason
.-"l was down town and got caught
In the rain without an umbrella.
/ had to wait in store until the
storm was over" Mr.. Jason-s.So
you did have sense enough to 60
in out of the rain, Ell? Well, you
are not an entire fool" Mrs. Jason
mo; only the better half of one.''-
Terre Haute Express
How ''lady friends do hate one
another, to be sure! The other day
two of an uncertain age who had NOT
recently met were having q chat
YES, said No. l. ut was my BIRTH
day yesterday aud my dear papa gave
me ring. as usual. He has always
given me ring on my birthday ever
since left school," Ever since, you
left school, darlingp" re-echoed No. 2,
why, what an extraordinarily large
collection OF rings you must have. love.
to be sure"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-03-15

AHe "tTeu netp! why, 1 thought
you'd got married to-"
1.-THE fact is, mother" said Jonas.
kindly, I've sort o. changed my mind
about some things. Tou've most killed
yourself with hard work. You never
would have got this rheumatism fast
ened on you If you hadn't stuck to Il
you'd whitewash the cellar yourself
that damp spell in May. and mean
Lefty shall start on a different plat
form. We amt rich, but we can afford
to live comfortable, and don't mean
my wife shall lose her round cheeks
and fresh color. She'll find enough to
do. without turning into a drudge; and
20 I've hired Joan Llannis for q year,
Mrs. Akin uttered hollow groan.
Il do believe you've gone crazy"
said she. I'VE shall all GO to the poor
house together" !.
But they did not. Joan Llappis
proved domestic treasure, especially
as nurse-in-chief to the poor old rheu-
matte invalid. Lefty was an excellent
and Mrs. Akin was unwil-
lingiy forced to confess that every
thing throve under her administration.
and that the hired girls wages was the
best investment Jonas had ever made
At the years end Jonas celebrated
the anniversary OF his wedding-day BY
fak'ns Lefty " e Ptietett {sllq sGaia,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
A SOULsFOR"s,MUSIC.

\ magnificent entertainment at the
Grand. Only - cents cash on hand.
Aha! Ohio! the gallery is good. |
am soon there, safely seated beside a
gentleman in red shirt land of per-
haps French descent who wanted
everything explained. At. last, amlds 1t
the flashing of lights and. tumultuous
applause, the curtain arose.
A written request had been sent the
young viOlinist to render the new and
at that time attractive piece-"Sweet
Spirit, Hear My Prayer"
AS the rich subdued melody arose.
my friend again became fdgety, and
turning to me, remarked that he had
enough of that squalIing. Bedad, pn
90 10 Uncle Emerson and Tedame Nc
Cartie's ConcerttnO, and sure it's
twice the fun We'll have at the Wildly
kelley's OF better sthill at BOlliver's
wake, and with that he was gcne
much to the comfort of those behind.
Emerson holds the bridge"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
1>hs Daily Gieht,
MONDAY, MARCH Il, 1890.
Government Heights.

For the surest, safest and best in
vestment and quickest returns on
your money buy your lots in Govern
ment Heights addition. They are on
the east s ide of the city.
They are over one hundred feet
above the city.
They receive the fresh gulf breeze
for nine months of the year before it
passes over the city, laden with bad
odors, dust and smoke.
The growth of the city is in that
direction.
There are no slaughter pens on that
side of the city.
There are no railroads TO cross in
going or coming from these lots.
The present street cars are running
to within four blocks.
The beautiful government drill
grounds are but a short distance, and
are overlooked from any of these lots.
Water mains are within four blocks.
Nice residences are on almost all
sides Of this property.
All these lots are within two miles
of the center of the city.
The railroad company contemplate
extensive improvements in the near
future on its reserve, which is south
of and adjoining these lots. The lots
are all large and subdivided for the
convenience of those who contemplate
uilding upOn them.
The corners of each block have been
made upon the ground, and will be
hOwn to purchasers, Over one hum
aundred lots have been sold, mostly
10 actual settlers, within the past
four months.
No fancy price asked for any of
these lots IS why they are being sold
so fast. Prices average from fifty to
two hundred dollars a lot consequent
ly are within the reach of all.
Before buying elsewhere examine
these beautiful lots and convince your
self of the fact that they are the best
and cheapest for the money offered in
the city.
For further particulars call on J. V.
DignOwity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
ThaENew Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neiRhbors
talking about il. You may yourself be one of
the many know who from personal experience
just how good a thing ii is. II you have ever
tried It, you are one Gifts staunch friends, he
cause the wonderful thing about il is, that
when once given trial, DR.. Kings New DIE
cOvery ever after holds Il place in the house
II you have never used il and should be afiil5s
cd with a cough. cold or any hroat, Lung or
Chest trouble. secure bottle AT once and
tivcIta mir trisl. 1t Is guarantt ed ever;
timCOr money refunded. Trial bottles free
address Thompson & Co. 5 drugstore
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
BUCKLEN'o ARNlCA s,ALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Cruises, Sores, Icaers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, CUhpped Hands, ChilblainsY
COTns and all Skin EruptOnS, and, pOsitie-,
ly cures Piles, or no pay require 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price q cents per box
For sale by all druggists, Drefss, and
IhOn psl ntz Co.'S. wholesale. GN913-1Y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
New Goods,

Val Lorra, the popular tailor, has
just received a fine stock of fresh
goods, direct importations. His mot
to is, the best goods, the best fit, and
at the lowest figures. Call and see
him. 2-25-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
Is LIFE WORTH LIVING?

Not if you go through the wor d a dyspcI
ic, ACker's Dyspepsia Tablets are a positive
cure for the worst forms of DYSPEPSIA. ind
gestion, Flatulency and Constipation. Sol
by Ragland i Co., g
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17

For all kind Of hot house plants
Fruit and China trees 90 to Mrs. Jem-
mer, end OF CamargO street. Rose
trees Of all varieties on hand; flower
pots of all sizes for sale at the lowest
prices. Call early and make your Sc
lection. Inn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
THE DUMB BRUTES.

BlesJ are they whom the creatures bless
And yet that wealth Of tenderness
In look, in gesture, in careSs,
BY which our hearts they touch,
Might well the thoughtful spirit grieVe,
Believing as we mus believe
How little they from man rec eivo
To whom they give SO much
Saturday Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
PIMPLESON THE FACE

Denote an impure state of the blood and are
looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker's
Blood Elixir will remove all impurities and
leave the complexion smooth and clear. Thore
is nothing that will so thoroughly build up the
constitution, purify and strengthen the whole
system. SOdhr RAGLnAND u Co. Isl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

Confirm our statement when we say that Ack.
TO any and all other presentations for the
Throat and Lungs. In WhOOping Cough and
Group ii is aEiC and relieves at once. We Of.
fer you sample bottle free. Remember this
Remedy is sold by
~ RAGLAED & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17

Guarantee Acker's Bood Elixir for II has
Deennstrated cenO fully to the people Of this
country tnat II Is superior to all other prct hr.
atoms for blood diseases. Il Is positive cur,
for syphiIItic poisoning, u GERS. cruptiUng and
pimp S. u purites the wlolr system nnC
thoroughy Guilds uD ecOusJtutiou. Solo
by Raglaud X Co. ,nl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
$4,000 VIII Buy

A finely finished house with improv-
ed lot, only about 400 yards from CEN
ter Of city. Stable, carriage housey
water works and very conveniently
arranged. J. Il. HAMILTON & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
For S5SOO
RAGLAND & CO.

A fine rock house, just 4 blocks from
Nam plaza, large rooms, large hal.
pantry, servants room, kitchen and
out houses. Lot 7OXljO feet. In a
good neighbOrhOOd. Terms - cash,
balance on easy payments. Apply to
JOHN +. HAMBLETON IL Co. 3.12tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
OnlV ST. 200

A house and lot, house has five
rooms, lot 6Oxl5G feet, house nearly
new, good location. Good invest
ment or good home. improvements
worth the money.
,JNO. r. HAMBLETON, & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
A Fine Chance.

For Sale: $50 acres on Blanco road,
fine farming and grazing land, oil
fenced and we'll improved, fine hay
fields, good wells Of never failing
water, miles from city. Price $4,000
per acre.
1922 JNO.,,T. HAMILTON & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17

D. QuaseO the southern Tailor.
Has now received a fine stock of
spring and summer goods, and with
tirst-class wOrkmen will turn out only
the best work at reasonable prices;
22l Commerce street. 1O-1 1-Sf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
CITY Drug Store.

RagIand & Co., East Commerce
street, for elegant requisites for the
bath. Bath spOpg9s, Bath Towels,
Bath Brushes, Bavn Soaps. The Gen
uine Old Brown Windsor Soap now
reduced from 1Oc to sc.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
Preston,s "Red-Ake."

Judge J. II. McLCary, CX-Att'y Gcn'l Of
Texas ard Past Grand Wal rer OF MasOnS, says:
1T (Hed-AkC is the best medicine for head
ache ever saw" Cures any heaueche. For
sale by all drug gistS Sc.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
ShiIo's Catarrh Remedy.

No 3. ShilOs CalaTrh Remedy, Il marvel
Gus cure for Catarrh DiIhthCria, Cankcr
Mouth and Head Ache, With each bottle there
successful treatment OF these complaints
withou' extra charge. Price 80 cents. Sold
by Kaltcycr Son. 2l3 ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
INOPPORTUNE.

StlIdIN, lie ltle up us IslIlll " Oltl'
but he resolved not to go alone, and so there
was a marriage shortly after in his town, and
the happy couple, as the local paper said.
! started on a tour of Europe
| Edward had travelled good deal on the
| continent, and he knew Brussels like book,
| and he was sure that his wife, Jennie, would
enjoy the gay Belgian capital as much as he
had done in former years, and as he expected
to do now
Mrs Jennie had been a pretty lively young
woman, and marriage had not seemed to
change her vivacity to any great extent
| never found ont from Cooper just how
the project was started, but this was the re
suit, and Mrs. Jennie entered into the scheme
with the joIlity that was characteristic of
her. When she aud Edward wcIe out wall,
inc together. and observer would have gen
orally said that she was the taller Of the two.
tut this was not the case. They were almoN-
exactly Of the sam" size.
The scheme that | speak of was this Tina;
Mrs. Jennie should dress up in Edward,
clothes, and that the two Of them should take
in the town together some night. going to the
BourSe theatre and number Of other places
where ladies are not generally supposed t.
90 Mrs. Jennie had an absorbing curiosity
to see a sample of tive might side Of br;i,srI-
life, and, her husband being then rs gids,y a
hcrsel had agreed to the scheme.
1t must be admitted that Ms. Jennie, mad"
up a. IA very handsome young man. Her
hair, which was black ana curly, had I""u
cut short before She left America and 50.
with Il hat set jaUntily on her head, and a
slim little cane, Mrs Jennie made about "a
good looking young fellow as You would
expect to see, in Brussels or anywhere els"
The great trouble they had when they start
ed out was to keep from laughing ut each
other 1t struck Edward at that time as in.
tensely cOmical, and Jennie entered into the
spirit Of the thing as any one who knows her |
would expect her to do.
They first went to those long arcales which |
they call the galleries in Brussels. These ar |
cadcs are brilliant sight at night and are |
frequented by all sorts Of people, strangers |
and natives Edward called her Jack. which |
domestic name that he had for her any |
how, and the two were having a great deal |
Of amusement walking up and down the gal
lery, when suddenly a CHEEKY voice shouted |
out:
"Why, Ed. for al, the world, j, thi, You" I
Edward Cooper turned quickly around and
the next instant was shaking hands with an
old friend of his, Jim Bowling, Of New York
Mrs. Cooper stood there in her masquerade
costume looking very pale and agitatcd. If
she had had as much presence Of mind as she
thought She had She would have fled at the
first sound of greeting to her husband, but
she hesitated for a moment-and the woman
who heSltates is lost. Cooper himself coIored
up great deal, but shook his friend heartily
10y the hand
'Well, Jim,' he said, Il am very pleased
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17

Prot. Loisette'e Memory System is
creating greater intrest than ever in
all parts of the country, and persons
wishing to improve their memory
should send for his prospectus free as
Divert sed in another column. G-lO-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-17
Special NOriCe

Not being able to give the necessary
attention to my large and increasing
business, | have associated with my
self Mr.. O. r. FlOurnoy in my Marble
and Granite business in this city. He
is fully authorized to make contracts
and collect for me. Respectfully,
2-24-lm FRANK TECH.
The morning call., 1890-11-27

The march was headed by the band,
after whom came guard of Olympian sail
ors. Then came the Executive Committee,
the officers of the local lodge, the floor
manager and his assistants, Floor Com-
mittee, Reception Committee and members
of the order in full dress. An Amazon
guard, handsomely equipped and costumed.
followed in a hollow square, within which
Columbia carried the starry fag Then
came King Carnival and his courtiers,
attended by his heralds and his
testers. They were succeeded by a
float representing Napoleon at ST. He
lena, in whose wake came petrOleuses
and other representatives of the French
Commune. The float which followed rep
resented country magician and his bucolic
audience Then came others, representing
Washington at Valley Forge, King John be-
fore the gate of Angers, Stanley in Africa
and "Razzle Dazzle" Masquers innumer-
able followed, some of the most conspicuous
characters represented being Enoch Arden,
"What Is IT, "Friar john" the old vese-
tartan newsman, English tourists, Marguer-
ties and the usual number of gypsies, hod-
carriers, Irisbmen, German immigrants. Gin
derellaS, Topsies. Cinnamon, sailors. etc. A
guadrille followed the march, and from that
time until an advanced hour this morning
fun and frolic grew apace.
The morning call., 1890-11-27
An ll-AdViSed Attack on Sen
ator ingalls,.
The EX-PrsSidsntS Letter TO Acres May
Act as a Boomerang.
Probable Line Of Action Harrison Will
Urge the Republicans 10 Take During
the Coming Session.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, Nov. ga great many
people in Washington are inquiring why
Cleveland wrote that letter to Acres of Kan
sas City, unless he wanted it published. He
and Acres are not intimate friends; they are
not even acquaintance. lie never saw
Acres in his life, and knew nothing about
him except that he had letter from Acres
and felt moved to answer it. Upon what
principle Of good taste or exrediency did
Cleveland proceed to uncork the vials of his
secret feelings and empty them into the
bosom of unknown Acres? Only little
more than two years, ago Cleveland had &C.
casiOn to pronounce very severe judgment
upon gentleman named Sackville West,
who answered letter from stranger in
Los Angeles. How is it that we find him in
lgipg in that same blunder himself? The
probability is that Cleveland thought his
letter to Acres mighty fine thing when he
wrote it, and contemplated with equanimty,
if not with pleasure, the prospect of its
getting into print. Public comment, how
ever, has changed his mind as 10 the per-
formance, and now he is jumping on Acres
for doing exactly what he might have been
expected to do. That gentleman no doubt
honestly thought he was carrying out his
correspondents intentions. At any rate, it
will help ingalls, in his fight for the Senator
ship, in the opinion of politicians in Wash
ington.
In letter TO friend Senator ingalls, says:
"While the legislative situation Is not en-
tirely satisfactory feel confident of success
in January. II Is not nearly as desperate as
it was twelve years ago. November 4;h was
the skirmish line The charge of the old
guard will not occur until January"