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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22
The Inconsistent Kicker.
Editor Colfar Ckroaicss:

/ have been laboring under the
impression that the farmers of
Louisiana had become aroused to
the sense of their duty and some
what educated upon the question
of political economy. 1t was my
impression that Proclamation Of
English capital. together with other
nefarious institutions, should be
paramount questions. 1 was in
hopes that the Farmers State I'm
ion would indorse the Peoples
party as being the proper course
to pursue in obtaining our freedom
from under plutocratic reign 1t
was surprising indeed, to learn that
the State union ignored the Ocala
platform, as l thought that every
farmers union man had felt the
sting of oppression, and was made
to realize that our only hope was
through the success of a party Of
reform. It is clearly evident that
there was q purchase made, and
something disposed of at our State
union. They simply bartered the
hope and success Of the Peoples
party for the promise and uncer-
tainty of Tom Adams receiving the
governorship of Louisiana.
Brethren, inasmuch as you have
decided to stick TO the grand old
party, there is something neces-
sary for you to do. First, purify
the platform and principles of the
old party, then you may put pure
men in Office and expect relief.
There is no question but what
both parties of the present age are
SO corrupt that they have become
a stencil in Gods nostrils. TAX
ing into consideration the sacrifice
that was made at Lafayette / have
but little hope of the Peoples
party, but l still remain Peoples
party man, now, hencforth and for
ever. l am a Peoples party man
for this reason: Its platform con-
tains pure and undefled principles,
and will protect the toiling millions
from the blighting hand of mo-
nopoly, and will enable them to
cope successfully with other pro-
LESSONS, who are a class of gentle
men sitting upon the throne of
their majesty, sucking the very life
blood of this nation. 1t is a ques-
ton without controversy that, If
the condition of affairs that now
exists continue, in less than fifty
years this republic will run into
a state of monopoly, subject to the
rule of the British sovereign.
Yours truly, s. w. LAcRoIx.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

Artificial rain is subject of
much newspaper comment justnow.
An expedition fitted out by the
United States government has late
ly been experimenting in the arid
regions of Texas and Kansas.
About five out of six of the expert
ments proved successful. At Mid
land the most successful expert
ment was made, and in a few hours
a rain storm was brought down
over an entire area of thousand
square miles, where it had not
rained before for three years.
Thus it has been officially estab-
lished that rain can be produced
at will. The means used by the
expedition now in the West. are
enormous Rackarock booms, which
are fred by electricity. Artificial
rain" although new thing in this
country, is by no means new in the
scientific world. The French gov
eminent sent out an expedition
twenty years ago that abundantly
established the fact that it was
within the power of man to pro-
duce RAIN by tremendous concus-
sions of powder and dynamite.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

Sbreveport's first bale of cotton
was received on Aug. 14th. 1t was
raised by Mr.. Belcher, of Bossier
parish, and was of the Peerless
variety and sold for lie.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon q healthy condition Il
all the vital organs. II the liver be I'M
active, yOu have l,sllious look. II your
stomach be disordcred you have dys-
peptic look and IL your kidneys b. at
fscted you have = pinclsed look. Se-
cure good health and you will have
good looks. Electric ssitters IL tie
great aIternotise and Tonice acts d.
rectly nm these vital organs. Cures
pimples, bloches, Myils and gives :
good complexion. Sold 1t C. G. Nssl's
store, SOC. per bottle. 4
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

enae little fbstunas havs bssn nads n
wosk for us, BY Asna Pa Auseln.
fexas, spd Jnc. Bonn. Telsoo, OAic.
|3ss cut- Ofhen sre dong - Ueu- Why
|noe yoUf Some earn oseT o4oo.00 .
mouth You can % he vosk nd I'VE
- home. wheseves 30 ars. 1vse BE-
ginnsss ere easily e1sning ~ - 10
eiea dsy. An $50 Wssksw 30 now
and stsri yoa. On wesk h paw the
% all the line. D19 Deasy ~ work-
en-. Fa1iurs unkBowa $1,000 tham-
NEW ed pnnderNsl P.Fs1e1ilD -.
DOx ooo Ppreoapd, mOap0
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22
The MOUNT ZION
Male & Female College, Limited,
Six Miles North of
Montoomeyv. La
Montgomery, Ia,

We are glad to inform our friends and
the public generally that we have secured
the services Of PROF. G. q. HARRIS. A.
NJ. formerly Professor of Latin and Mathe-
mates at Mt. Lebanon University and late
President of the Agricultural College at
Calhoun, La, as President of Mt Zion
Male and Female College.
No expense will be spared to elevate this
institution to place among the foremost
Colleges of the State.
The school il non -sectarian but ia directly
nnder the watch care of the Methodist
Protestant Church.
The location il peculiarly favorable to
the successful operation of College Of
high grade and scholarly tone.
Holding the opinion that the true end
of education is to elevate the morals, de-
velop the physique and train the mind of
tho pupil. thus qualifying him as useful
and honorable citizen, we have Topped off
all useless expenses, aud reduced the cost
TO a minimum.
Good board IN private families. conven-
lent to the College, can be had for ouly
six to eight dollars per month.
Preparatory and Classical - :. ' ~
Ccliegiate and Normal :. . SO
Music :" 50
Incidental Fee per session 90
Thus the total cost need not exceed ten
dollars per month.
The next session will commence October
2. 1880. We ask parents who have sons
and daughters to educate to give rs
trial Write for further information to
Prof c, C. Harris. President of College. OF
to Rev. l. r. Strickland, President Board
of Directors, both of Montg La.
W. l.. FORD.
Secretary Board Of Directors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

This hourishing institution has lately
elected Prot G. o. Dockery as PRINCIPAL,
and its fall session win open on Monday,
Sept 7th. Having taken complete
course at the Peabody Normal, of Nash
vile. Tenn, Prof. Dockery, offers special
facilities to those who wish to become
teachers. Latin, Greek, French, German,
Elocution and Music viii be taught il de-
sired. For terms and particulars address
the principal at Alexandria, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

Rcsn be earned q our HRw line cfwosA,
II npidy and hososabiy, By those Of
Ut I: ]: :: = = 3;
We furnish svsshng We you No sk Yos devote
yoer spsrs mooess eli time 70 The wes This
eutssly led and bngs woadssfh worker
bsgnns are ssni.g fo as to Csc psrwe.h ssd upwards
and amer little expssienee We flemish The
Information gR8k TRUE a CO.. AUdCSIA, 1AlnR
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22
Democratic sourna oeboo to 4 anO General uns grrature stn
4
Wants the Whole Earth.


The inconsistency of the average
political kicker is one of the most
amusing things the student of pub
lie affairs has to contemplate. Our
readers are invited to read the
communication of Mr.. s. w. La
croix, in another column, and Judge
if this is not SO. Mr.. Lacroix be-
longs to an organization, which,
although numbering less than one
fourth of the voters of the State,
proposes to take control of Louisi-
ana's Offices and manage its affairs.
And he is making a great big kick
because a majority of the union
delegates to the State convention
have decided to form combina-
ton with the anti-lottery wing of
the Democratic party, by which the
union has the naming of the Gov
ernor, Treasurer, and Superinten-
dent of Public Education, and their
election is assured. The fact that
the union of itself cannot elect
these officers, seems to weigh moth
ing in his eyes; and the further
fact that these officers constitute
the power and backbone of the adj
ministration also is small affair
in his estimation-he had rather
make a useless fight and get moth
ing for his pains. There is an old
fable about dog that was crossing
a stream of water with bone in
his mouth, and seeing his reflec-
ton in the water, and thinking it
was another dog with another bone,
he dropped his bone into the wa
ter and lost it while trying to take
the bone away from the imagin-
airy dog. We don't suppose it is
necessary to point out the moral of
this fable to Mr.. Lacroix,, for we
know he is a man of sound judg-
ment when he is at himself, and,
after he has had time to cool of
and exercise his wits, without pre-
judice or passion, he will be able
to see that the State union did for
the best, and has really achieved
a great and glorious victory. Go
off into quiet place and think the
matter over, friend, and see if you
don't feel like laughing at yourself
for being SO childish and incon-
sistent.
Then you ought also to think
over and compare Democratic
principles, and expressions with
those of the Ocala and Peoples
party platforms, and see if you are
not somewhat astray in your esti-
nation of its purity and likelihood
of correcting existing evils. If you
will exercise your own judgment,
and not be led astray by the travel
ing politicians who are filling their
pockets and trying to get into Of
fee on the wave of popular dis
satisfaction, we have no fear of the
result; for common sense and rea-
son will tell you that it is both
honorable and wise to act with the
Democratic party, and thus sup
port and maintain your State union
in its decision, instead of being
a malcontent and disorganizer.
Scripture advises MS against the
house that is divided against itself,
and our farmers should think very
seriously before deliberately dis
rupting their organization by ignor-
ing the will and decision of legal
and lawfully constituted majority
of the order.
TT NJ.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

The colored Central Baptist ABuci-
alton No. will meet at EoTenxi, on Thuis-
day, August 9th. FELIX Born.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

Official advertisements 81 per square for
first insertion; each subsequent publica-
ton SO cents per square.
Brief communications upon subjects of
public interest solicited, but no attention
will be paid to anonymous writer's.
Address: CHRONICLE. Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22
BALD KNoB8ERs


Pleasant to Take and Evesy B-ttie
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17

foreshadow settlement of the difficulties
with the company, with the natural result OF
again making the stock favorfte IN the
trading, and at material advance in its price.
ine railroad list, however, was slow TO re,
spond to the strength in this speciality, anu
the bearish inclination of the room caused
q lower opening and further slight losses III
most OF the list, while at the lowest ngures
OF the first hour Louisville was down rs,
and Rock Island "A per cent. The apathy,
however, was quickly shown in the 1ncreas-
ing dullness, with an almost total cessation
OF movement in the list, and later the un-
usual strength developed in Chicago Gas,
served to neutraliZe portion of these losses;
The early weakness in Louisville anu
Unfon Pacific, the latter being down "a per
cent ut the opening, was i'll consequence OF
pressure to sell apparently for foreign ac-
count, which, as usual, was helped on Dy tne
traders to the best of their ability. The late
advances were on the same limited scale,
and the market finally closed very dull ana
steady to firm at insignificant changes for
the day, the only important final change
being gain of 23f per cent on Chicago Gas.
The trading in railroad bonds was again
very small and accompanied by the usual
lack of feature. A firm tone prevailed: now
ever, and the final changes show majority
of gains. The. transactions, footed up $685.
600, and this business was distributed among
larger number of issues than usual of late,
indicating some revival OF interest IN the
bond list
The following table shows the prices of active
stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yester-
day. Corrected daily for THE DIsPATCH by WHIT.
NEY & STEPHENSON, oldest Pittsburg members Of
the New York Stock Exchange, 81 Fourth avenue:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
Another Old Soldier Made Happy.

During three years of the late war was
member of Company I, One Hundred and
Forty-ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volun-
teers, or Second Ducktails. In the second
year of service 1 contracted chronic diar-
rhoea, which has clung TO me ever since, and
in addition to this / was shot through the
body near the small of my back (n the bat
tie of the Wilderness). One of the lasting
effects of this wound is such that during
attacks of diarrhoea 1 have no retaining
powers over the movements of my bowels.
have used many remedies, but up to Au-
gust, 1889, 1 had supposed that there was no
remedy that would quite reach my case,
but since then myself and my family have
thoroughly tested Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and have
found it to be by far the best remedy we
have ever used for bowel complaint, and
without any hesitation whatever, L cheer
fully recommend it to my friends and old
army comrades. 1 value it more than its
weight in gold j. f. MCINTIRE,
wsu Cora, Huntingdon county, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
WATCHING THE WEATHER.

Wheat, Corn and Oats Rise and Fall Ac-
corling to Whether 1t Rains OF Shines
Early Strength in the Leading Cereals
Provisions More Active.
CHICAGO-Speculator in wheat to-day
devoted themselves chiefly to the study of
the weather map, and regulated their trades
to fit the meteorological probabilities. July
opened at 945s695c against e411Sc Mt the close
yesterday The feeling was strong and the
price almost at once touched 9slsc. 1t fuct-
uated between that price and 947sc for a long
time, then gaining renewed strength ad-
vanced to 9534c In the last hour there was
a reaction to 95l4c, then rally to 955sc and
the close was at $3.50, late Paris cable quot
ing prices lower and taking the edge off the
market.
The early strength was due to reports that
il was raining in the winter wheat belt where
harvesting was in progress, though the
weather map did not fully confirm these
statements, and fears of n wet harvest made
shorts nervous: The amount of wheat and
flour on passage also showed n decrease of
l. 0l6 600 bushels last week and helped to in
crease the strength. Later, San Francisco
dispatches to Bigclow Co. reported an ad-
vance of &c there on bids for export TO
France. Liverpool advices showed decline
there of I'D, with trade dull. -
There was good business in corn, though
it was mostly of a local character. The feel
was unsettled, but on the whole prices aver
aged higher. A good share of the demand
was from parties who have sold freely in
the East for the this months delivery. Crop
reports were again very favorable to-day, as
the weather is hot and showery over the
West. Markets were all up, and all local
receipts were lighter than expected. July
opened at 541%G5434c, against 54s4c as the last
price yeslerday. but there was rather free
selling and q decline tc 541 4c resulted, aided
somewhat by the Dunham announcement.
Then a better feeling succeeded and prices
advanced to 555sc, reacted to 551sc, strength
ened and closed at 5515c.
Oats opened nc higher at SIC for July,
broke to 1870, improved to S734c in SYM
pathy with corn, broke again to 3615c, but re-
acted and closed at S73sc.
Provisions were-actlve and strong most of
the day, though the close showed only Il
slight advance compared with yesterday.
Hogs were 50l0c higher, and the strength in
corn assisted to head prices up until the
close. Mess pork for September delivery
opened at $40 20 against $40 621% as the closing
figure yesterday, sold OFF to 81 OJ715 up to
$40 s2l%, weakened and closed at so 6713,
lard and ribs taking the same general
course.
The leading futures ranged as follows, as
corrected by John NJ. Oakley & Co., IS Sixth
street, members of Chicago Board of Trade:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
Grain, Flour and Feed.

There were no sales on call at the Grain
Exchange to-day, Notwithstanding the fact
that liberal concessions were proposed by
sellers of corn and oats. Our quotations are
again reduced in both these lines The favor
able crop prospects have of late crushed any
hopes of an upward turn which were cher
ished by operators whose interests were in
that direction. Receipts as bulletined were
light, and were as follows: By Pittsburg, Ft
Wayne and Chicago Railway, car of rye 3
of hay, / of oats, 2 of flour. By Pittsburg,
Cincinnati and ST. Louis, car OF wheat, Of
bran, of hay of oats, of corn. Total, Is
cars.
WHEAT-No red. 81 O6d1 o.; No. 3, 81 0a0I Co.
CORN-No. yellow shell. 66d;5lc: No. yellow
6A665e; No. . yellow ear. 69lG70c; high mixed ear,
6Sd69c; mixed ear. 66d67c.
OATS-No. l.. E1s(d4sc; No. white. 47df11sc;
extra, No. J. 4646lEc; mixed oats, 4SG46lzc.
RYE-No. l Pennsylvania and Michigan, 98c9
81 0O:No Western. 9SG99c.
FLOUR-Jobbing prices-Fancy spring and win
ter patent flour, S. 006G 25; fancy straight winter
s. J065 75: fancy straight SPRING 5Qd5 75: clear
winter. s. 35d5 50; straight. NXXX bakers, S 25D
S 50. Rye Hour, 81 75d5 10. Buckwheat flour, 24
@21ac y ID.
MILLFEED-No white middlings se5 0Od,25 80 p
ton; No. white middlings, SO 00d23 so; brown
middIngs SlS O0d1S 80; winter wheat bran, sl7 OO@
IL 90
HAY-Baled timothy. choice. s12 OO612 50; No. 1,
sIl 2SGII 80: No. do 81 0Od9 50; loose from wagon
sl2 O5 co. according to quality; No. 2prairic lay,
81 cUGg so: packing do. sS O0dS SO.
STRAw-Oats, s. 0Oes .; wheat and rye, 81 500
4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17

There were n number of Withdrawals for
insufficient bids or no bids. There was no
bids for the NJ. & NJ. Bank. Allegheny Sus-
pension Bridge was withdrawn on a bid of
So. Tuna Oil was passed. Mechanics Ma
tional Bank was withdrawn on bid of
s1lI 80, and First National Bank of Pittsburg
on bid of $lS2 25. There was no bid for the
First National of Allegheny, nor for the
Third National of Pittsburg. Citizens Ma
tional was taken back Mt $64 75 and Freehold
Bank at 63. There was no offer for German
Fire Insurance Company. Bridgewater Gas
was withdrawn on bid of 25 There were
no buyers present for Pittsburg Plate Glass
or Bellevue bonds. All in all, the sale was
one of the most successful of recent times.
Gossip was still busy with the fractions.
A prominent broker said in regard to con-
Solidation reports: Citizens, Duguesne,
whose fields are widely divergent and are
not competitors, are i'll position to pool
their issues. -Fley have the same capitaliZa-
for all of them. This would cut down ex-
penses, aSd by exchanging tickets they
would Accommodate the public and increase
control 60 miles of track and some of the best
territory in the city and suburbs On the
other hand, the Duquesne and Pittsburg are
necessarily competitors, par2lleling each
looks to me like business impossibility.
There is nothing to consolidate"
Another broker thonght the Duquesne and
the Pittsburg couldn't afford to fight each
other forever. He said: II attach no sig
nificance to the meeting between Mr.. Magee
and Mr. Elkins in Philadelphia. They often
meet. But think some kind of an arrange
ment to regulate fares is under way. What
it is do not know. They are not going
round telling people. Nor do know when
it will go into effect. 1t may be the last of
this month. That depends how full of fight
they are. But some time, some how and
somewhere as said before, 1 think they
will come to an agreement and turn their
swords into ploughshares.'
Sales on call were:
First call-No sales.
Second call-30 Luster at 12sS.
Third call-l0 Pleasant Valley at 233I, 25
Duquesne Traction at 1j1a, Airbrake at
941a.
Bids and asking prices at each call are ap-
pended:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
A Wonderful Suit Sale.

We have concluded to extend this wonder
full Sc mems suit sale for one more day. 1t
was utterly impossible to wait upon every
customer yesterday We really were not
prepared for such great rush. We will,
therefore, offer to-day 400 more of those
elegant cheviot suits in six different pat
terms, cut either in sack or three-button cut
away frock for the ridiculous low price of
$6 per suit; sizes run from 80 to A, breast
measure. Everybody can be fitted.
z. Z. c. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
Closing Bond Quotations.
Bank ClearinCS,

CHIcAGo-New York exchange, SOC 'Oc
premium. Demand for loans active az az
519@6 per cent on call and 6-per cent oii
time. Clcarings for to-day we're Sl4, Io0,OVO.
ST. LoU1s-Clearings, s., ,79O,18l; balances,
ftl0,622; money at 6@7 per cent; exchange
on New York 80 per cent premium.
MEMPHIs-New York Exchange selling at
81 premium Clearings, $2SsO54; balances,
$j0l2
New ORLEANs-Clearings, 81, ,Sl3,05S.
NEW YORK -Clearings, Sl32 522 76S; balances
81, ,432, Al.
DEMONSTRATING Sl6,366922: balances,
81, ,SG2 4Sl: money, 2G3 per cent; exchange
on New York, 5 to 10 cents discount.
PHlLADELPHIA-Clearing Sl1, ,333; bal
ances. $, ,2S2674; money, 4@4E per cent;
BALTIMoRE-ClearingS. 81, ,4Ol ,G49; balances,
sos, ,G94; money, per cent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
HOME SECURITIES.
GOOD PRICES REALIZED AT AUCTION
FOR DIVIDEND PAYERS.

Nothing Startling in the Regular Way -
Small Gains and Losses About Even-The
Unlisted fractions Picking Up-A New
Basis of Consolidation.
There was nothing in the stock calls yes
terday to attract special attention. Sales
footed up only So shares, furnished by Lus-
ter, Pleasant Valley, Duquesne Traction and
= Airbruke. Price changes were fractional i'll
all cases. Second Avenue, Luster and Char
tiers closed better than the opening. Cen
tral Traction was weaker. Manufacturers
Gas was wanted at 26. For Duquesne Trflc-
tiOn l5l1 was bid, offered at l6. Manchester
Traction could have been sold at 26 For
Electric Scrip IS was bid.
The event of the day was the auction sale
by John ID. Bailey in the afternoon. The list
of stocks was larger and most of them .valu-
able. There was good attendance of broll-
ers and outside buyers. Prices realized were
in most cases above the regular market
When bids were lower the stocks were with
drawn. The result of the sale will probably
be to elevate prices on change. or at least
stitfen the views of holders. Following were
the prices:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-17
Coffee Markets.

NEW ORLEANS, June 16-Coffee dull and
lower.
BALTIMORE, June 16.-Coffee dull: Rio car
goes, fair, 19c: No. T. 17Hc.
New YORK, June 16.-Coffee options opened
steady, to % points advance: closed steady
10 to - points up; sales $500 bags, including
June, 1850: July, 16 l0@ 15 August l555@
15.60; september, 1505@l5lO; October, H55@
January 1880; March, 13.s5Gll3 90. Spot Rio
dull and nominal; fair cargoes, 1900; No. Z,