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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-10-15
LAND FOR SALE!

BUY YOURSELF A HOME.
006 Of fine land, situated about four
miles below Montgomery, and fronting on
Red river foe one-half mile. Fifteen acres
open land, balance wen timbered and wa
tered. Good stock range and convenient
tp good schools and chnrcees. Good SET
Element and healthy locality. One new
dwelling house. Will be sold cheap and
on easy terms.
900 acres of fine Pine Land, well wa
tered and timbered, situated on the Mont
gomery and st. Maurice public road, about
four mil,s north Of Montgomery, Grant
parish, La. Good neighborhood and con-
yenient to schools. This piece Of land is
well adapted to the production of corn
and cotton aud anything usually raised
on u S. uthein farm Title guaranteed.
Will be sold cheap and on reasonable
terms. Apply t. VI \. MACHEN,
Real Estate Agent, Montgomery La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-10-15

Mr.. E. M. Wells, of Alexandria,
is up on a visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Edwin Hickman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-10-15

Mr.. J. V. LeSage is having
small room added on the east side
of his new store, which is to be
used as a coffee stand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-10-15

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
October 8. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the clerk of the district court,
at Colfax. La, on Monday, November q,
1892, viz:
Benjamin F. Brian.
who made homestead entry. No. I3, $40, for
southwest quarter of the northeast quar-
ter, west half of southeast quarter, and
east half of southeast quarter section 81,
township north, range east, La. NERD.
He names the following witnesses to
provo his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of, said land, viz: NJ. d. An
drews, Wiley p. Walker, ]. F. Tracey and
j. A. Blaine, all of Grant parish, La
CHAS. c. PALFREY,
O8 Register.
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Money TO loan at 2 and per cent per
anumn. For particulars call at the
CHRONICLE office.
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NOTICE.

Twill apply TO the State Board OF Par.
dops for pardon, having been convicted
at the September, 1897 term OF the atn
District Court, Grant parish, La, on the
charge Of attempting to bride q witness
GEO. w. TAYLOR
September %, 1892.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-10-15

LADIES
Needing tonic or children who want build
ing up. should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
II Is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion
Biliousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralg,a
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lrrrrox, $50 A YrAa. IN ADVANCE.
LOCAL DO L s.

The pecan crop in Grant parish
"a the best we have had for several
wears.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-10-15

The above twenty-five names were writ
ten on separate pieces Of paper, and by
the jury commissioners, together with the
clerk of the district court, were placed in
an envelope, sealed, aud endorsed "Ju-
rors drawn for the second week of the
November term Of the district court. 1857"
and the said envelope was then placed in
the jury box locked. sealed and placed in
the custody Of W. i. Shackelford, clerk
of the court.
The said W. L. Shackelford. clerk Of the
district court, did then and there, in our
presence keep process verbal of the acts
done by said commissioners in said draw
ing, which We all certify to be correct by
our signatures, this the 9th day Of Octo-
Der, 1872. u. w. ETHERIDGE,
Jury C0mm'rs.l A. A. DEAN,
j. H. MCNEELY.
WI. SHACKELFORD, Clerk d. q.
and cx-oficio jury Commissioner.
A true copy.
W. l.. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk Dist. Court
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fAaEAN AGENCY FOB
Consolidated
Notice of Final Proof.

Consolidated
Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE At NATcHrTocHks, La
August 10, 1872.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing Lamed settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof will he
mnde before the Clerk of District Court at
Colfax, or Monday, October 81. 1892, viz:
Homestead Entry No. S439,
Joseph Rodgers.
for the west half OF the southwest quarter,
and west half of the northwest quarter, of
section "a, township 3 north. range west,
He names the following witne sses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Gorge Flet-
cher, Jesse Fletcher, Farnk Jackson. and
Stephen A. Bedgood,- all of Montgomery,
Grant parish. La.
Homestead Entry No. 342a,
Stephen A. BedgOod,
for the southwest quarter of the north
east quarter. and the 3 'utheast quarter of
the northwest quarter. and the west half
of the southeast quarter, section IA, town.
ship north, range 4 west
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of sid land. viz: George
Fletcher, Jesse Fletcher. Frank Jackson
and Joseph Rodgers, all Of Montgomery
postoffice, Grant parish, La.
sl7 L. DUPLEX, Register.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
LOCAL PERSONAL

Hamilton Yancy Of Rome is In the city.
r. e. Futfer OF New York Ia guest at
the De Soto,
Nat c. Dean Is registered at the De Soto
from Chicago.
w. A. McPhan Of Baltimore is registered
at the De Soto.
NJ. MARITIME Of Baltimore was visitor to
the cotton exchange yesterday.
The Hotel Reporter of New York reports
Col. W. w. Gordon at the Gilsey.
John A. Davis, wife aud daughter, Of AL
bany, are registered at the De Soto.
o. R. Taylor and W. =. Pearce are regis
tered at the De Soto from New York. +,
Col. J. M. McKlsvry Of Admission wa a
visitor on the floor Of the cotton exchange
yesterday.
Mrs H. W. Montague and her sister,
Miss Mabel Washburne, sailed for New
York on the Kansas City yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frances and Miss Leila
Frances of Hartford, Conn. are spending q
few days in the city at the De Soto.
A party, consisting of G. Harvey, q, G.
Harvey, Mrs. Harvey aud Miss 1urpin Of
Phidelphis, are guests at the De Soto.
Maj. N. o. Tilton has on exhibition at
the De Soto bunch OF lemons grown in bis
grove at Wilmington Island. They are a,
large as an orange and four on one stem.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
A MINISTER'S APoLoGY.
He Denounced City Officials aud y
Indicted.

He Denounced City officials and Was
Indicted.
AUBURN. N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE Sensational
case OF the people VS.. Rev. Levi Bird came
to sudden ending In the court of sessions
Saturday morning. The clergyman was
under indictment for criminal hbei. In hay-
ing preached a sermon in the pulpit of
Trinity Nj. <. church of this city, charging
the aldermen and other city officials with
having gone on Sunday excursion on the
lake, which ended in a drunken debauch.
The sermon was also furnished for publica-
ton by the preacher. Ithappened that two
or the officials who were mentioned by their
Titles, the city judge and the chief of police,
DID not accompany the excursionists at all
They gave the defendant a chance to pub
lcly retract his charges. but be replied that
be would rot in jail first. His indictment
for criminal libel followed and the case was
called at the opening Of sessions this morn
ing. Mr.. Bird at first appeared as his own
counsel, but after betraying bis hopeless
Ignorance Of the simplest forms Of law
called q lawyer to his aid. The latter made
an address, in which he said his client was
clearly a case OF q mind diseased, an impu-
tation which Bird did not resent.
The defendant and his lawyer then held a
fifteen minutes private conference, and
upon their return into court counsel made
one OF the most abject apologies in behalf of
his client ever heard in court. He ex.
pressed sincere regret for all that he had
said against the city officials, and confessed
that be knew nothing personally about the
truth or falsity OF the allegations he had
made. IL had all been done upon hearsay
evidence. II the Indictment would be dis
missed he would agree not to preach the
sermon he had announced for next Sunday
on the "Sins of the City Officials" He
would furthermore stipulate never TO re-
Vive the subject nor give offense again. The
court room was crowded to the doors, many
OF the sisters and brethren Of the church
being present, and the apology was heard
with great solemnity. The district attor-
ney expressed his satisfaction at the course
pursued and the court dismissed the indict-
meut
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13

Some one remarked that the devil Is
among the clothiers. because so much cut
ting in prices. Every merchant has
all be can do to tend 10 his own
business. 1.-THE Famous" Clothing House
finds Notwithstanding the heavy sales too
much goods on hand to move them we cut
prices. and the profits go' up in smoke.
The goods on hand don't appreciate if cot
ton did 60 up, and we think it deoidly bet
ter 70 sell even without any profit
rather than let them lay. 1.-THE Famous
thinks that the best, and we act accord.
ingly; cut prices and give our customers
the benefit. Others may think otherwise
and hug their goods This would be a poor
world II we were all of one mind. The wisdom
OF 1.-THE Famous" Clothing Houses action
in cutting prices was shown In the greatly
increased sales last week OF suits, overcoats.
trousers and boys clothing; furnishing
goods too. We sold piles Of II, giving in that
line 10 per cent. discount for cash. "Tbs
Famous" Clothing House, 14S Broughton
street, Savannah, Ga. Bennett Hymes.
Proprietor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
The Criminal Docket Reached and
Trials Begun "a

The Criminal Docket Reached and
Trials Begun. "a
Solicitor General Fraser has recovered
from his recent illness and was In court yes.
terdsy. The criminal docket was called
and the following convictions were made:
Willie johnson and Ed Gibbons, burglary,
five years In the penitentiAry.
William Hutchinson (coloredl, assault
with intent TO murder. Hutchinson and J.
Z. Norris got into q dispute whether they
should witness the great democratic jubilee
last mouth. One of them wanted to 20 and
the other didn't. They finally got into a
fight about it and Hutchinson carved up
Norris with his knife. The Jury recon-
mendsd him TO the mercy OF the court and
Judge Falligant gave him two years.
Other criminal cases set for trial yesker-
day were postponed on account Of the alb
ssnce Of witnesses or other engagements Of
the lawyers.
Rafael 6alas was appointed commercial
notary public
William Larsen, q subject of Norway
and LAWN Klugmsn, a subject OF Russia,
were made citizens OF the United States.
The grand jury yesterday brought in the
following true bills: Henry Wilkinson,
burglary; James MaIloy, stealing from q
car; Joe Bradwell, assault with intent TO
murder; Slab Wright and Antony Butler,
simple larceny; Crawford Gradison, assault
with intent to murder; Peter Norman, burg
larry; William Lloyd and Jack Taylor, sim
pie larceny; Barton Virgins, assault with
intent to murder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATION.
Some Interesting Facts About the
Meeting In Mexico.

Some Interesting Facts About the
Meeting In Mexico.
DR.. W. p. Drummer and George T. Cam,
ESQ.,, returned Sunday night from the City
Of Mexico, where they had attended the
annual meeting Of the American Health
Association. Both gentlemen look well after
their trip, which confirms their stateme mt
that they had a splendid time
DR.. Drummer, in speaking Of the associa-
ton aud its meeting, said that the member
ship comprised about 1000 physicians,
health officers and others interested III sanl-
tary matters. About 500 new mem bers
were elected at the last meeting. The menu
bershlp consists Of Mexicans as well as
Americans.
The sessions of the congress lasted four
days. Papers were read both in English
aud Spanish, and when either language was
employed in the reading there was copy
In the other at the desk of each member.
When disputes arose between the doctors
on any paper, and disputes did OCCUR, the
services OF an interpreter were used, so that
all could understand.
DIR. Drummer says that some very interest
ing papers were read, but the most astound.
Ing was one read by a Mexican physician
in which the statement was made that out
OF the Is. 900 deaths in the City Of Mexico
1000 died from typhus fever and that the
fever prevailed elsewhere. notably In the
state of Zacatecas. Some Of the Americans
wanted to visit the typhus hospital, but tho
willy Msxicans always invented some plausi-
bic excuse to prevent them.
The greatest fight in the congress was on
the question Of interference with national
control OF quarantine regulations. DR..
Jenkins, health officer of New York, who
made himself famous during the cholera
scare last summer, in company with lot OF
Tammany politicians, went,down to get the
Endorsement of bis action by the congress,
but the whole matter was referred 90 the
executive COMMITTEES, which is the same as
acting unfavoraby on the Endorsement
The representatives from Georgia were the
ouly ones from the southern states who ia
vored national quarantine regulations.
DR.. Drummer says that the Mexlcans are
princes as entertainers, and every possible
attention was shown the visitors. Presi-
dent Diaz invited them TO the castle Of
Chapultspee aud royalty entertained them,
and the same was done by the Jockey Club,
one OF the swell organizations of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
Rev. DR.. Dripps Attacks Thunderbolt
Sunday ADJUSTMENTS.

Sunday Amusements.
Rev. DR.. Dripps preached an interesting
sermon ct the Independents Presbyterian
church Sunday morning from II. Cor. vi. +,
IL. to vii, l, and IN the course Of his sermon
reference was made to some points Of local
interest.
Referring TO the verses of his text, he
said that although In many respects the
very success Of Christianity had lessened
the contrast between the world aud the
church which existed in apostolic days. yet
the essential difference between a life in
which God is supreme. and one in which be
Is disowned, is really as great as ever.
Among the ways In which this ought 20
show itself. he said, God himself emphasizes
one In which he speaks OF the day of sacred
rest as holy" that is. IS separate from the
other days OF the week. Sunday racing at
Thuuderbolt 10 utterly inconsistent with any
such sacred separateness The time was
when the very mention of such q plan would
have awakened instant indignation through
out the whole Christian community,
II Christians all lived near enough TO
their Lord to catch the full spirit of his day,
they would be so much in earnest about il
that we would find any open violation Of it
made impossible thereafter. There can be
no doubt how our fathers would have felt
and acted.
Reference WAS also made to the emphasis
which God has laid upon his call to holI-
ness or spiritual cleanliness by the swift
penalty which comes upon any infraction
OF his law of physical cleanliness. These
filth diseases. of which We hear 80 much, I"
said DIR. Dripps. ARE so many warnings OF
the intensity with which he does hate un-
cleanliness of every kind. Eternal vigilance
is the price Of this blessing as OF many
another. Every year brings Its own call
to renewed energy In the matter. Cities
and houses will not keep themselves clean
and last years cleansing will not avail for
to-day"
DR.. Dripps has begun series of sermons
on the Earthly Life of Jesus Christ" He
spoke Sunday night on Christ's Last
Private Life ct Home, and be will preach
next Sunday night on Christ's Inauguration
into office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
Frank Daniels ia Coming.

The world loves 10 laugh, and IL certainly
would appear that Frank Daniels was put
upon this sphere 10 satisfy shis inclination
OF the human race. All theater-going peo-
pie will be glad 20 hear that this famous
comedian 10 to appear among us, presenting
for the first time In Savannah his fantas-
tical extravaganza, Little Puck, ;" which lie
said 10 be one Of the funniest farce-comedies
ever produced. Tha comedy has been re-
plenished this season with a hundred new
features. now music and songs, from the
latest new comic operas, new dances from
the new burlesquee, and new and ludi-
crous scenes, situations and sayings con-
ceived by Mr.. Daniels himself. No comedian
Of our day 10 o. clever at this sort OF work
as Frank Daniels. In the construction Of
farcical incidents and the introduction
Of original and catchy sayings be
hardly has competitor. Mr.. Daniels
has again this season the valuable aid Of
that bright little comedy actress, Miss Bes-
sic Samson, who has been identified with
Little Puck" from the first and whose
well-directed efforts have always been SO
satisfactory. She has some new gowns this
season which are said TO be very fetching.
The balance OF tbs supporting company,
however, 10 nearly new and includes Harry
Corson Clarke, John Garfield, Robert Evans,
Richard Baker. Q. E. Grapewin, D. L. Don,
Thomas Nelson, w. @. belknap, and the
original Clipper quartesse and the Misses
Harriet Waters, Minnie Miller, Anesta
Zelne, Camille DelmAr, Ella Wilson and
| others. Mr.. Daniels appearance here
should attraoE large audience to Manager
Johnson's popular theater.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
RUSHING TO PAY TAxEs.
Everybody is Making Preparations {
Vote in January.

Everybody is Making Preparations to
Vote in January.
The notice Of Tax Collector MCGOWAN
that the digests for the receipts OF this
years taxes would close this week had an
instantaneous effect upon the tardy tax
PAYERS. They poured into his office yester-
day by the hundreds and 1t required the
services OF Constable Hartigan to keep the
crowd in line. At times the line stretched OUT
In the hallway Of the court house. All
seemed eager to pay up and did not want to
leave without paying. They were OF all
classes, white and black business men, pro-
fessional men and laborers Many delinQuents
who had failed 70 return their names to the re-
ceiver In the spring paid double poll tax,
and that without grumbling.
Tho politicians did not seem TO be doing
any missionary work, and every man
seemed to be paying up on his motion.
There are q number Of dolinquents yet, and
the rush to-day will probably be fully as
great as that Of yesterday. Evidently
there are great many people who want 70
vote at the coming election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
CITY BREVITIHa.

The Homeseekers Mutual Loan Associa.
ton meets tonight.
Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 2s1, F. and
A. NJ, meets tonight
The Southover Land and Improvement
Company meets tonight.
Regular monthly meeting Of Catholic
Library Association tonight.
Regular meeting Of the Southern Mutual
Loan Association this afternoon.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Me
Christian Association will meet IN the par
Iors OF she association this morning at II
O'Clock.
The City and Suburban railways power
supplied forty cars Sunday, the largest mum.
per that has been supplied by one system In
the state.
The lyceum, which was spoken of sons
time since. will soon be organized by a
called meeting, at which time officers will
be elected and by.la WIS approved
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
THE SAVANNAH SMALL BOY.

He Has Reduced Stealing Ash Barrels
to a Science.
The small boys are on their annual ram
page for trash barrels for Christmas bon
fires. 1t seems that each year they grow
holder in their depredstions, and this year
is eclipsirg them all, owing to the scarcity
of barrels.
Last night about 10 o'clock three little
chaps, whose ages ranged probably from
to IL years. were seen in Liberty street
lane stealing from the yard Of one OF the
residences barrel which was near the back
stoop. One OF the little fellows had bribed
the dog with a piece of cake, while one of
tne larger boys helped the barrel over the
After securing the prize they quietly
closed the gate and gleefully bore their tro-
ply home in triumph
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
A NEW SWINDLH
The Victim Buys" Horse That Disar
naara InnmadiatAlu Aftaruard

me Victim Buys" Horse That DiSap
pears Immediately Afterward.
New York, Dec. IL Samuel J. Thomp-
son, IS years old, q OF Second avenue, was
held in $1,000 bail in the Tombs court
Friday for examination on the charge OF
grand larceny. The complainant was
Charles Hutchings, 81 years old, who said
be bad no regular home. He testified that
Thompson and three others, not yet ar
rested had swindled him out of $500 Ia a
bogus horse sale.
Hutchings was approached by a stranger
on Canal street Wednesday and asked if be
was going to Europe. He replied that he
was. Then the stranger said be knew q man
who wanted TO ship horse to the other
side. and II Hutchtngs would take charge Of
the animal on the trip he would be we'll paid
Tor 1t. Hutchtngs agreed to undertake the
job, and the stranger led the way to the
stable, the location of which Hutchings can
not state, and there introduced him to q
man whom he called" DOCTOR"
The doctor" agreed to employ Hutchings
to care for the horse, but while they were
talking another man, also q stranger to
Hutchfngs, came into the stable and wanted
to buy the horse. The doctor" refused to
sell to the man. saying he was a dealer but
would sell TO third party, from whom the
stranger could buy it. Hutchings was then
induced to Just go through the formality
OF buying the horse, which the stranger
would then buy from him." Huchings paid
out $500 for the horse. but while doing so the
stranger left. Hutohings went outside to
look for him but could not find him. Re.
turning to the stable. Hutehings found the
doctor" and the horse gone. Thompson
however. was there, and said he knew where
the stranger was and volunteered 10 accom-
pany Hutohings to the place. Thompson
walked Hutchings through a number of
streets and suddenly ran off. Hutohings
pursued him and had Policeman Carter of
the Oak street station to arrest him. The
police are now trying 10 find the other
swindlers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-13
RECKLESS DRAy DRIVERS.
They Smash BuRgies and Endangsr the
Lives Of Pedestrians.

They Smash BuRgies and Endangs or the
Lives Of Pedestrians.
Something should be done TO prevent so
much reckless driving on the principal
streeta Hardly day passes that does not
witness an accident of some kind caused by
the recklessness Of some of the negroes
who drive the drays and delivery wagons Of
the different merchants.
Yesterday morning DR.. NJ. I. Davis left
his buggy In charge Of his negro driver
while ne attended TO q patient on Whitaker
street. He left the buggy on Liberty street
near Whitaker, aud a negro driver of a
cotton truck ran inso it from the rear, COM
pletely demolishing the buggy.
Eye-witnesses to the affair state that it
was pure carelessneBs on the drivers part,
as the buggy was near the pavement, and
entirely out Of the way.
Again, on the corner of Bull and
Broughton streets, about II O'clock. a driver
ran on the pavement at Adler's corner aud
nearly ran over several ladies.