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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13
mo. A..
The Now silver Law.

Director of the Mint Leach says
there seems to be q general mis-
apprehension as to the operations
Of the new silver law in case the
price of silver should advance to
parity with gold. It has been
stated, he says, that in such case
the government will cease buying;
while others hold that We will then
have free coinage. If silver should
reach its old parity the Gov
eminent would continue 10 buy
100000 ounces month Tor SO
much thereof as might be ofered)
under the provisions of the present
law. The new law does not provide
that purchases shall cease when
silver reaches parity, but the gov
eminent shall not pay more than
81 for 3714 grains Of silver, or what
Is the same thing, shall not pay
more than 81. 1898 per fine ounce.
The amount of pure silver in the
silver dollar being 37l4 grains, If
the government paid $1.2929 per
fine ounce 400 grains) it would
be paying exacly 81 for 3714 graina
that is TO say. the market value of
the pure silver in the silver dollar
would be exactly equal to the face
value of the coin, 60 that the gov
eminent could lose nothing by con-
tinuing to buy at that rate, which
the law contemplates. While this
would not be free coinage and in
the absence of further legislation,
there is no provision for free COIN
ageit would be practically free
coinage for 1900, 1000 ounces Of
silver a month; that is, we would
from depositors 4,5OO, 600
of silver, and give them for
it the exact amount Of money which
1900, 900 ounces would make in
coin. Of course the government
could not pay in excess Of that rate,
because it It did the value of the
silver in the silver dollar would be
greater than its value as . coin,
which would be . losing operation
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

Since the death Of Dr.. Wilkinson the
Murphy brothers have had preliminary
trial. Geo. H. Murphy was admitted TO
bail in the sum Of $3.50, while his brother
Thos. B. Murphy was remanded back to
Jail without the benefit of bail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

The La. Democrat says: "Work ON the
Alexandria street railway has commenced.
1t is expected that the work will be CON-
pleted by the middle Of November"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

Parties desiring to obtain patents,
or information of any kind relating
to patents, should communicate
with Messrs. C. A. Snow & Co,
10, 9Th Street, Washington. d. C.
The firm is prompt, reliable. and
very moderate in its charges.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

If the Democrats do not win the
next House it will be their own
fault; they have the poplar side of
every important national question
now before the public, and only over
confidence can defeat them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

At the mere mention of the word
scamp meeting" the long line Of
pleasant recollections that cluster
around it, brings glow to my
cheek, and tender feeling to my
heart, for some Of the most enjoy
able hours of my life have been
spent on the grounds of these sum-
mer retreats. The site usually se-
lected is q spot in the wild woods,
removed from the broils and tolls
of civilization, where we 90 pre-
pared to rough it" leave all FORM
alities behind US, and enjoy freedom
to our fullest extent. Especially
to the school ma am, who has been
in close CONTINENT in the school
room for 80 many days. these holt
days bring refreshment and fully
pursuade me that old Shakespeare
was getting of joke on us when
he said
IF all the years were playing holidays,
To sport would be rs tedious a. to work.
The Rapides camp ground is
eight miles from Boyce, in a Sc
Guided place among the pine hills,
where the air is fresh and exhilar-
ating. In company with friends, / |
had most delightful drive along
bayou Rapides, ande on to the
grounds just before reaching the |
encampment, we had fine view |
Of the place from the summit of q |
high hill. A large tabernacle is |
erected in the center for worship, |
and is a cool charming resort, floor
ed with pine straw. Around this |
are built about fifteen cottages,
some whitewashed, with portic0es,
etc. Besides these and a
good many canvass tents, are two
spacious boarding houses.
The meeting began Saturday,
August 23d, and continued eight |
lays. It was a grand success. The
Methodist church received thirty
occasions, among them some Of
he most prominent people of
Rapides. Some of the finest, most
affective sermons / ever listened to
we're delivered by the Revs. Sawyer
md Parker, Of New Orleans.
WiInberly, of Plaquemine, McVoy
md White, of Mansfield, Lyons, Of
Columbia, Foster, of Simsport,
White, of Alexandria, jackson, of
lecompte, and Whatley, of Pine
lille. The grounds were thronged
nth people, visitors from New Or
cans, Natchitoches, Robeline, Mol
lille, and nearly the whole towns
f Alexandria aud Boyce. The
amp meeting closed ON Sunday
light about twelve O'Clock. I never
tended a better meeting. or spent
week Of such solid enjoyment. I,
Monday morning / started home-
,ard. / never left q place with
reater reluctance before. The
an was just Frightening the east
m sky, when We said our ''good-
yes" As we rolled away, 1 turned
item to take another farewell look,
nd join in the chorus God be With
on till we meet again" CLIO.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

No use experimenting further when
C. &C. certain chill cure, lie guaran-
teesl t0 cure cliills and fever. and is
delightful to take. Sold hr s. VI. La
Croix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

Science cannot produce a superior
remedy to C. C. C. certain cough cure.
1t is based on scientific principles, aud
if it does not give relief for coughs aud
colds, yOur money will be refunded.
Sold by S. NJ. Lacroix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

A remedy lies within the reach of
every one in C.. C. C. certain cough,
cure, the great specific for coughs colds.
and all throat and lung diseases. Sold
by s. N. LacrOix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13
Spring and Summer Goods!
New Stock just Received by
j. TURNER

PimeviDle, La,
who has a large Stock of GOODS suited
to the wants of his trade. which he is Of
fering at the smallest margin of profit
consistent with fair dealing.
The public are invited to call and exam
inc his large and well selected stock Of
DRY GOODS,
consisting OF Dress Goods and Trim mings,
Fancy Goods, White Goods. adies' Cloalxs
and Jackets, Jersies Hosiery. Shawls aud
Hoods. Balmorals, Jeans, Cassimeres and
Flannels, Linseys, Blankets, etc.
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies Trim
med Hats.
large stock Of Boys and Menss CLO-
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at n sacrifice.
A fine assortment of Boots and Shoes
Saddleiy, Crockery, Hardware, Grocer ies
Plantation Supplies. TRUNKS. valises.
Towers celebrated "Fish Brand" of Slick
ers, AMI FURNITURE.
All of which were selected in person
with great care, at low figures, and will
''e sold at rock lotion prices.
Call and examine for yourselves.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
Hides ind Beeswax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-09-13

Pleasant to Take and Every B-ttlr
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11

WAsIISGroN, May iO.-The postmaster
general made an answer to the resolution
adopted by the house inqurine what post
Office INSPECTORS or special agents have
been employed To investigate the stand
ing and claims of rival applicants for APP
pointment as postmastcrs. He says: IL
know no instance whore AN inspector un-
der this administration has been detailed
under this administration To ascertain
whether or not an applicant was "A reput,-
lican. democrat ~ "A member Of any other
party unless il was where the charge of
adoption had been made In seek ing the
appointrnent.' The postmaster general
adds that the practice of occasionally
sending inspectors To report upon the APP
plicant is not new aud has been followed
10y all postmaster generals for years past.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
IN THE SENATE.
The Army Appropriation BiII Passed
Pension Legislation.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-In the senate
to-day the house amendment to the SEN
ate bill TO increase the limit Of cost for a
public building at Sacramento, Cal, was
concurred In.
The army appropriation bill was then
taken up. Hale's amendment providing
that no alcoholic liquors, beer or wine be
sold and supplied enlisted men in any
canteen or building in garrison or milf
tary post, was agreed to, yeas 10, nays H.
Ccckrelrs amendment striking out the
words "beer or wine" was disagreed To.
The bill was then passed.
The calendar was then taken up and
the following bills, among others, were
passed: The senate bill appropriating
SlOuU for two wagon roads through Fort
Candy military reservation in the state of
Washington; the senate bill appropriate
ing Sl2.0OO for n steam launch for the col
lector of the district Of Puget sound; the
senate then took up the individual pen
sion bills on the calendar and passed all
of them-ls9 lin an hour and half. The
executive session then adjourned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
A CORNER IN SILVER.
New York sp~culstor~ Taking Advantag
0f the Pending Legislation.

=
NEW YORK, May 10.-The exports Of
specie last week amounted to Sl2,00O,0OO.
all gold; the imports were 5000 of
which $4,000 was gold and S5aO,0O silver
This Is the first week In many years when
no silver was exported. This exception
Is undoubtedly due TO the anticipated sill
yer legislation. The abnormal import of
silver IL due TO the same cause.
A special from Washington says the
statement is made that during the last
two or three days n corner in silver has
been consummated in New York. The
uncertainty i'm regard to silver legislation
has helped the manipulators greatly. The
government IN now compelled to bring
yer held by New Workers is estimated by
some at 100000 In bullion and certifi-
Gates, but conservative accounts place
the total bullion at A,OO,O0O. While
these figures would cover the bullion
il may be increased by several mil
lion by the silver certificates. II is u fact
that the government has been compelled
to buy silver in London, and to complete
the deal the spectators have been keep
ing even with the government I'm pur-
chases abroad. They have almost cor
nered the market i'm London. The silver
offered TO the government at the assay
office in New York has been at a premium
of . to 3 cents. Director of the Mint Leach
this morning did not deny the rumor of n
corner, but said that no silver had been
offered the government at New York and
that il had bought bullion i'm London and
was storing il at the assay Office in New
York. II is also storing what silver il had
i'm the West and issuing certificates.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
BRIEF TELECRAMS.

Ln>pn>. May lO.-rhe Park jubilee stakes
was WIN by Imp.
NEw YORK, May -Hry. Father keegan.
vicar general Of brooklyn. died this morning.
NEw NoHh, May IL. Silyrrsniths are at work
upon snld silver cup to he presented 10 Blaine
by the lAtin-Americ4in delegates to the Pan-Am.
efican conference. Ia be- presented In Washing
ton ON the nth of MAY.
tHiCAUo, May iO.-The attempt Ia organize
western states passenger association for re>tor
alton of rates has fallen through owing to the
refusal nf the Wisconsin Central and other roads
u Join Il.
NORRI~IoMN IA, MAY lO.-lt i given oul
that great irregularty has been discovered In the
accounts OF the Norristown Wafer company. The
directors admit large shortage In cash. but VIII
give no figures
rHIIl,pELrHIh, May ia writ OF quo war
rlnto citing the officers of the American Life
Insurance company Ia appenr in court and show
cause why its business should nOt he closed, wa>
served this morning. This will pat stop To All
its business pending hearing.
ALBANY, May i0.-rhe dctalcation in the City
National bank of nearly SiAsD Is traced h.
George T. whitney, An individual bookkeeper.
who managed il through the oNerdran system
in ccllusion with q pr,lninent Albany tlrm. An
effort will be made among Mhitney's friends !"
settle The AFFAIR.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
HE NAMES HIS CHOICE
Sanders Wants 10 Go On the Railroad
Committee In the Senate.
And Railroad Influence is Trying
Hard to Get Him There-Mem-
bers OF the House Talking
Tariff to Empty Benches.

Special Dispatch 10 the standard.
WASHINGTON, May l0.-Sanders and
Power are as yet without committee
places. The republican caucus commit
tee Is trying To provide for them, but IL is
not easy To do il and give all the new scn-
ators the places they want. Sanders
wants 10 go on railroads, and il is proba-
bile that way will he found To get him
there, for Il Is also understood that there
is n railroad interest at work for him
and railroad interests are not powerlcss
in the senate. Half dozen senators
have expressed a willingness TO be
dropped IN order that the two men who
claim to be the honest representatives of
Montana may have something To do.
General Rosecrans has sent out large
number Of cards announcing the wedding
of his daughter with Governor Toole.
The general debate on the tariff closed
to-day; the average attendance of men,
bers was 20. The lack of interest is ap-
palling, but no one construes il as of any
account on the first vote.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
STRUCK BY A CYCLONE
Akron, Ohio, Swept by a Terrible
Wind Storm.
Scores Of Houses Completely De-
molished and Hundreds More
Badly Damaged - Many
People Injured.

CLEVELAND, May lO.-The LEADERS,
Akron, Ohio, special says: At 5:3O thi,
evening in the midst of most terrible
cloud burst. this city was struck by the
worst tornado ever known hereabout.,
The storm struck the south part Of the
city and tore through the Fifth, Fourth
and Second wards, doing damage which
cannot he estimated at this writing, but
fully 100 buildings were completely de-
demolished, and hundreds more were
badly damaged. The house of Dominick
Greader was unroofcd and Mrs. Greader
slightly injured. Passing along Brown,
Kline and Wheeler streets, a dozen or
more houses were more or less damaged.
some being moved bodily from founda-
tions and others completely wrecked. The
wind struck Gebhart Hernan's house
rs the family consisting of nine
persons had just set down To supper,
and the house badly damaged. All the
occupants were more or less bruised.
Herman was pinned down in the debris
and only the energy of despair, when he
saw fire near him, enabled him to extri-
cate himself. Recovering, he found his
little girl burning by the overturned stove,
and before the flames could be extin-
guished she was frightfully burned about
the back and limbs. The hurricane then
struck the Burkhardt brewery sq,Iarely,
wrecking IL. &C. Bakers grocery was
torn to pieces. His wife and daughters
were in the building, but escaped TO the
cellar and were saved. Baker is missing
and, IL is feared, is dead in the RUNS. G.
;. Harrington's house was crushed in
upon his four children. hut luckily
all escaped. Mr.. Irish was probably
fatally injured by the heavy timber of his
house falling upon him. The extent
OF the tornado at this time is unex-
plorcd. and the damage in dollars cannot
he stated. II is, however. large. as it falls
on laborers whose all Is in their homes. All
descriptions Of the storm show that il was
rotary in its motion by the skewing of
buildings which il struck, and twisting
OH OF big trees in its path. Its track was
between 80 and l50 feet wide.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
FREMoNr's GOOD FORTUNE.
Instead at Owing the Government, III
Government l. Ills Debtor.

Instead al Owing the Government, the
Government l. Ills Debtor.
WASHINGTON, May l0.-When John G..
Fremont was lieutenant in Is in Cali
fornia his accounts with the government
were left In such "A state that he has
always been regarded as an official debtor
Ia the government to the amount of Sl9-
90 and il has been one Of the chief sor-
rows of fremont's later years that he was
unable Co square this balance against
him. The other day Fremont called
at the office Of the second comp
trolier of the treasury and
said that his financial circumstances are
such that IL his salary as retired major
general were retained to meet this al
legged shortage he would be for some time
in actual want. At his request the comp
trollcr investigated his accounts and dis
covered that instead OF Fremont being
debtor,the government had actually owed
him for Az years 81, 100. The records are
perfectly clear and IL was proven beyond
dispute that through mistake in book
keeping Lieut.. Fremont had been inn
properly charged with a voucher which
was ON file. When Fremont called again
To ask whether some arrangements might
bc made To pay his supposed indebted.
ness by installments, he was So unprc-
pared for the glad news awaiting him
that he tainted. Yesterday "a warrant for
the amount due him was made out, duly
approved aud signed.
WASHINGTON, May l0.-Thc statement
made IN the special dispatch To n New
York paper that the government is in
debtcd To General Fremont in the sum Of
s2l.UUis incorrect. The amount involved
is 800, and Congress will he asked to
pay IL.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
base Hall Talk.

CHICAGO. May 1O.-President Spaultling
Of the Chicago ball club arrived home
from New York this morning and says
positively there was no meeting of the Ma
tional League i'm New York. He denies
that there will he any changes and says
the schedule will be played. The league
is in the fight to stay and there will he no
transfers of clubs as has been rumored,
Messrs. John e. Eckel and Frank Con-
nelly Of the Chicogo Times have issued a
universal base ball guide containing
much OF interest to- all leagues, as well as
to the base ball public generally. One
feature is special letters from shining
lights, both OF the League, Brotherhood
and Association.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
A GREAT BATTLE.
The Old BOSSES Association Making "a Wig
orous Attack ON the New.

The Old Bo>-e. Association Making "a Wig
orous Attack On the New.
CHICAGO, May l0.-The old Master Car
pcnters' association, which refused to take
part in the arbitration proceedings with
the striking carpenters, lis making a strong
fight to secure men. Ii is forming union
of non union men in opposition to the reg
ular union, and has agents at various
points in this country and Canada, en-
deavoring to get men. The carpenters
council has secured the presence here of
a government agent to look out for foes
i'm Canadian carpenters imported under
contract. and have pickets out watching
all contracts i'm the hands of the old asso-
citation. The new bosses association
is receiving daily accessions To its
ranks and nearly all union carpenters are
at work. The old masters association
is making n strong fight on the new
bosses, having made arrangements with
the dealers in lumber and other supplies
by which the new bosses cannot get ma
terial exccpt for cash. while the old mas
ters get thirty to sixty days time. This
will cripple many Of the small bosses Sc
riously. The old association has also de-
cided To bid for all contracts in comrcti-
ton with the new bosses at prices which
will allow little or no profit. Union car
penters will rely chiefly upon their ability
to call out other building trades from jobs
where non-union men are employed, and
upon keeping carpenters from accepting
service under the old bosses. In view Of
all these things, il would seem that the
eight hour fight had only just begun in
this city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
I'll. Methodist Conference.

ST. LoUIs, May l0.-In the Southern
Methodist conference to-day. Judge East
of Tennessee introduced resolution.
condemning the traffic in and the use of
liquor. and holding that legal prohibition
is the duty of tne government. DIR.
Whitehead Of Virginia opposed il. We
have no right. said he, under the law and
constitution Of the church to take any
position IN regard To civil laws. While
am as firm in my belief in temperance as
many men, | do not believe that as a
church W. have the right to make any ut
terances on the subject. After "A lengthy
debate the resolution was referred To a
committee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
OUT OF WHACk AGAIN.



gon short Line washout.
Special 10 the Standard.
PocArELLo, Idaho, May 1O.-A freight
train on the Oregon Short Line met with
an accident one mile east of Met Cannon
station at o'clock this morning by which
eight ears were thrown down a small en,-
bankment. Five of the cars were coal
dumps and one was a stock ear. The
probable cause was the loosening of the
earth by water. The Union Pacific pas
scnger train from the east due here at
3:22o n. IN. was held east of here until
noon, the passengers. among whom were
several destined for Butte, enjoying them
selves in the valley with baseball and
trout fishing. The train finally reached
here at 30 y. IN. All east bound trains
were held at Mctammon. The rails had
to be relaid and the embankment thor
oughly repaired. The accident threw the
Utah Northern into considerable con-
fusion, and the o'clock train for the
north did not leave here until nearly q p.
M.
West bound passengers over the Union
Pacific report having heard of "A multitude
of accidents and delays this week caused
principally by delays and washouts. In
the early part of the week, nearly all
trains coming into Chicago from the Eas,
were from one To six hours late. causing a
days lay over In that city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
a Gha-tly Crime.

KANSAS City, May l0.-Evidences Of a
Rhastly crime was discovered at the Union
station this morning. In pine box two
feet long was found the horribly mutilatcd
body Of n woman. Most Of the flesh had
been cut from the bones and the face was
mutilated beyond recognition. The body
was packed in charcoal. Life could not
have been extinct more than - hours.
The box was checked through from 81.
Louis last night.
Investigation later showed that the
body was doubtless n medical students
subject.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-11
DnM,ler Mill ENnln.inn.

SCRANTON, Pa, May lo.-Thc entire
plant of the Consumers Powder company,
near Winton, was destroyed this morning
by an explosion and fire. The force OF
the explosion was terrific and was plainly
felt in this city. II happened in the corn
ing mill. and in rapid succession the glaz-
ing. mixing and packing departments fol-
lowed. Three workmen are reported in
stantly killed and several Others badly in
jured. All buildings i'm the vicinity were
partially destroyed, Some families had
very narrow escapes.