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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-04-09
WHAT AUTHORS EARN.

Calling That Docs Not ALWAYS Yield
Rich Returns.
The simple fact is this: Select at ram
dom one hundred modern authors, and,
unless you hit upon an unusual list. not
twenty-five will you find who, II they
would tell yous are earning over two
thousand dollars . year by their pen.
This may sound discouraging, but
think the truth Of the assertion will be
borne out by any well-posted literary
man. The author who earns more is
either particular genius in his line or
he resorts to other and incidental kinds
of work. such as reading for the pub
fishing houses, editing books or writing
advertisements But let him confine his
pen to purely legitimate literature and
he must be industrious and clever to
earn the sum stated above. 1 know it
is the fashion to quote fancy figures as
the income of certain authors, and in
some cases the figures are undoubtedly
true But when figures are cited as the
income of the author of good ability
and average reputation, be assured that
they are biased when they exceed two
thousand dollars or at the outside, two
thousand Eve hundred dollars per year.
Men like Mr.. Howells, Frank Stockton.
Robert Louis Stevenson, Bret Hartc,
DR. Holmes, of course, are not referred
to here. They are exceptions and un-
questionably have large incomes But
the rank and file of authors of good re-
pute. having names that are frequently
seen and have become familiar, is the
class i speak OF in this paragraph. 1
have been taken into the confidence of
but few, and am not abusing that
confidence when | say to the young au-
thor: Don't be led into the belief that
the literary waters are green with bank
notes, or that the average author hears
nothing but the clink of the dollar
Epoch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-04-09

An ostrich one day found bald head
lying on the grass, and, not noticing
that it belonged to sleeping middle
aged gentleman who always sat next to
the orchestra in the theater. took it to
be an ostrich egg and determined to
hatch it out at once. The big bird was
sitting quietly on the supposed egg and
making plans for the education of the
little ostrich soon to be born. when. all
at once. there was Matched out, not a
little ostrich. but a blonde chorus girl,
dressed in lilac tights and q green belt
MoRAL-This fable is intended to give
dim and nebulous hint of tho varied
and fanciful appointments which Otter,
stock the interior OF q seda.e and philo.
sophie Uranium. Jury,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-04-09
Men with Doubles.

Carruthers. Scotch editor, looked SO
much like Thackeray that upon one oc-
casion when Carruthers called upon
Thackeray the maid who met him at
the door laughed in his face because
she thought her master in n st of abb
sentmindedness had come homo and
asked for himself The likeness must
have been less remarkable, however.
than that between q southern presby-
terrain minister and the elder of q
neighborinR flock The two were con-
stantly mistaken for each other, and
finally one day when the elder was in
New York he excused himself from an
acquaintance upon the plea that he
must go and speak to his friend, the
minister. advanced toward large mir
ror, and was actually about to hold out
his hand when he discovered that IN
had mistaken his own reflection for mis-
flesh and blood double. Both parson
and elder have injured their reputation
for verscity by telling this unquestion-
ably true story.-N. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-04-09
ONE ENJOYS

A&@ S~O
Both the method and results whom
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habituaE
constipation. Syrup of Figs IL the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend It
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale IN 6cc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SXRUP CO.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL:
icUSHiffE. kY. NEW voHH. MI
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-04-09

Teacher-Do you know the difference
between right and wrong?
Boy-Naw.
If You were to take your little
brother's cafe from him whit would
you dog
EAT II up.r-Texas s;ttiags
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

A NEW REGISTRATION HAS BEEN Or
IN dered by the board of supervisors, and 1t
will commence Juy 30tu, and continue until
4 large number OF deputies have been ap
pointed throughout the county, so that ample
opportunity can be had for registration.
In the city of Los Angeles stations viii be es-
tablisbed where any elector can register, and
where the Australian ballot system will be tx
planned. Electors from the country can stop at
city and re eceive any necessary instructions in
regard TO registration. Copies OF the law and
sample tickets can be had at these stations up
on application, in limi ed numbers.
There will also be there booth and ballot
box, 50 that all can see the practical workings
0fthe new law.
The stations in the city are as follows, viz
First Ward Corner Of Truman and Downey
avenue, in charge of G. L. Byam.
Second Ward At the corner of Belmont and
Temple street, lin charge of A. L. Jeffery.
Third Ward-Near the corner of Second and
Fourth Ward-Corner Of Pearl and Pico
F oi e4anG avenue and
Jefferson street. in charge of z. 8. Butterworth.
Sixth Ward--Corner of Main and Washing'o ON
streets, In charge of d. X. Wells
Seventh Ward--At number 226 East Fifth
street. in charge of L. HI. Whttson.
Eighth Ward-Number 8 Republica street,
formerly Sonora street, opposite Pico House, in
Ninth Ward-At the Cummings Hotel corner
of First and Boyle avenue, in charge OF Joseph
orvis.
The office hours will be. for the time being,
from am. to " y, and from 2 p. m to pm
daily, an on Tuesdays from 8 am. to IL ms
and pm to 5 pm, and from pm. to
9 pm. at the stations above namen.
The registration Office at the courthouse Will
be open to the public from am. to pm.
during The whole time of registration.
-ection No 1877, Political Code, saws, among
other things, -. ''aud no person shall be al
lowed to vote whose name is not on said regis
ter In use at the precinct" Therefore, register
RI " no hat oor ha mn 6or1b al
7.2s s0t 7. Il. WARD. County Clerk.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
short Liveazes.

This is great htry. for crazes.
They sweep over tSonntry like cy-
clones. Whence theme and whittier
they go man knowett. A few years
ago the entire countas in the throes
OF the pedestrian ci In every city,
town and village ates were wearily
tramping around anound sawdust
circle, while thousapf spectators ap-
plauded the dreary lbition. Nobody
walks now that CAM.
Next we had the 1r skating craze,
which affected botlen and women.
1t, too, has gone gliering, leaving a
trail Of broken bondsiss wake. The
bicycle craze is nowon us, and bids
fair to become chic disease. The
men have had the r(ecktie craze and
recovered from it inle to laugh at the
suspender craze ofieir big sisters.
America soon loves fads to DEATH
Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
aRATEFUl--MFO{TINe.
EPPS'SIOCOA.

"By q thorough know5P Of the natural
and nutrition, and by q eul application OF
the fine properties of Welklbcted Cocoa MI.
Epps has provided our brtfast tables with
delicately Favored beyeraBhich may save US
many heavy doctors bill8t is by the Judi
cious nse of such articles oet that q constitu-
ton may be gradually bl up until strong
enough to resist every tendy to disease. Hum
dreds of subtle malAdies aioating around us
We may escape many fathaft by keeping
ourselves wen fortified witlure blood and .
properly nourished frame. Civil Service Ga
xette. Made simply with bong water or milk.
Sold only In half-pound tiny grocers, labeled
JAMES EPPs . co., Hcsopathic Chem.
lists. adon, England.
10-9-tu-th&wm
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
FOR A HOME BY THE OCEAN

EON n 11OMAz - 414G OS<4]<A@N
Co to East San Pedro Terminal Island which has
Gently subdded into lots by the Los Angeles Terminal
Land Company face directly the You
will find fine bathing boating and fishing bath house
pavilion been built by the company Six passenger
daily Prices for lots reasonable and
terms easy. For particulars call on or address
GEO. H PECK, General Land Agent, San Pedro.
NJ c. CARTER, Sierra Madre.
w. w. LOWE, Long Beach.
]. s. MILLS, Pasadena.
ScOTT & WHITAKER, 2ao Spring St, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
TRUSTEES SALE.

-
A 8 TRUSTEE OF THE IvANHOE ASSOCI-
"A alton Of Los Angeles, and acting under
the authority vested in us as said trustee we
will offer at public sale on Wednesday, Augusf
Gath, next at $50 PM, all of the real estat ).
contracts agreements of sale, notes, mo rf
CAGES or other personal property belonging tn
the said Ivanh1e Association Said real e. late
and personal property viii be offered as 4
whole, and If an offer satisfactory to the under
signed Is made, will be sold to the high
est bidder for cash, United starss gold
coin. A payment of uer cent Of
the purchase price to be made at the
of deed. The sale to take place at The
office of the State Loan and Trust Company.
ceived by us at any time before the hour of
sale. The real estate consists of several hun
dred lots in Iyanhoe, located northwest of the
city Of Los Angeles. about five miles from the
courthouse Full details and description Of
said property can be had on application at the
State Loan and Trust Company bank. STATE
les. Trustee of Iyanhoe Association 8-4 2Ot
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A REsoLU-
~ tjon duly passed by the board of trustees
given that sealed proposals for the construc
ton Of a pier and wharf at the foot OF Pine av'
enue, In the city of Long Beach, CAL, accoy d.
the city clerk, will be received by said ,osrd
until September 5, 1892, at 7:S0 PM, At which
time bids will be opened. No bid wi. i be re-
bids must be accompanied by q cert 6ed ohecF
for $500 as guarantees of good faith. said
cneck 70 pc re- Od gRon sasnins Of contract
serve the right to reject any am all BIDS.
g; s. TP .OWBRIDGE,
* Clerk OF the B oard Of Trustees
Long Beach, August 1s. , sS2 s-S0Int
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
stEEp.

Behold lay in prison like St. Paul.
Chained 70 two guards that both were grim
and stout. ~.
Z An ndetithey sat By me and held me t3irnR
The one was named Regret, the other Doubt.
And through the twilight OF that hopeless
close
There came an angel shining suddenly
That took me by the hand, and as rose
The chains grew soft and slipped away from
me.
The doors gave back and swung without
sound.
Like petals OF some magic flower unfurled.
Atc.oweu. s.oaaIne Ger enchanted ground.
Tho master Of that black and boItei lraar
Thou knowest Is Life; the ANGELS mama T.
Sleep .''
Archibald Lampman in Harper,s.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
wo,,aarfHatws. a

DR.. Miles's Nervine nhly cures all nervous
diseases, headache, blJSt. vitus dance, dts
and hysteria, but also Ils up the body. 81
am pleased to say thater years of intense
suffering with nervous eases, headache and
prostrstion. i tried DR.. ISIS Restorative Nerv-
Inc, and In two weeks he'd eight pounds in
weight. could not liewn to sleep, but now
sleep perfectly easy, ann improving won
derfully. Cannot say Ugh for the Nervine.
Mrs. L. B. Millard, kirk, N. Y.n Zone
customer used Nerviiand gained fifteen
pounds in flesh Brow Mayburys Cortland,
NY" Trial bottles anelegant book free at
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23

weakness, Impotency and Lost Manhood per-
manentiy cured. The sick and afflicted should
not fail to call upon him The Doctor has trsv-
eled extensively in Europe and inspected thor
ougnly the various hospitals there, obtaining
great aeai Of Variable information, which he ts
services The Doctor cures where others fail.
Try him. Dr. GIBBoN win make no charge
CURED AT HOME. All communioafioas
strictly CONFIDENTIAL. ALI letters answered in
1887, San Francisco CAL
Mention Los Angeles HERAI 1917 lSm
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
TO THE UNFORTUNATE.
DR.. Gibbons
DISPENSARY

Corner OF Commercial,
San Francisco, Cal. Es-
Itablished Ia 1854, for
treatment of sexual and
Seminal Diseases, such
las Gonorrhea, elect,
Structure, Syphilis iD
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23

Joe Webb, the seventeen-yenr old
giant drum major OF the Citizens band,
OF Memphis, when dressed in full uni
form is said TO measure feet " inches
to the top Of bis plume.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
PoLIrroAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Subject to the decision Of the Republican
County Conyentfon.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23

An exhibition called the "Magic
Maze Of Mirrors" has sprung up in
London. AS the visitor enters the door
he sees crowd beckoning him from q
hundred different angles-an effect pro-
duced by one stuffed image.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
One WRONG nran DAer

A AforeigE contemporary revivesa a char
acteristic anecdote of Rossini. On the
death OF Meyerbeer, his nephew, Jacques
Beer, composed funeral march in bis
honor. In a moment Of weakness be
asked Roesini what he thought Of IT.
mot bad" replied the maestro, ~but 1t
would be better If you had died and
Meyerbeer had written the march"
The greatest summer danger comes,
as has been said so many thousand
times, from uncleanhness. If people
would insist on breathing pure air and
living in clean houses and neighbor-
hoods the average length Of human life
would be increased by ten years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
Personal.

Christ. Schmidt spent to-day at Potts
vile.
Mrs. o. B. Williams went to Wilkes.
Barre to-day.
William j. Jacobs visited Mahanoy City
this afternoon.
Miss Gussie Fricke, of Port Carbon, is
the guest Of friends here.
Candidate j. j, Coyle, of Mahanoy
City, was visitor to town to-day.
John Morris, of town, left for Philadel-
phia yesterday, where he will make his
future home
Peter E. Buck Ashland's prosperous
hardware merchant, attended to business
in town this morning.
S. g. M. Hollopeter, Esq, returned last
night from Wilkes. Barre, where he spent
two days trsnsacting business.
William H. Dettrey was visitor to
Girardville yesterday via the electric road.
He is now enthusiastic over the success OF
the road.
Edward Bateman, the hustling business
manager of The Weekly Item, Frsckville,
was welcome visitor to our sanctum
yesterday.
Will Mccarthy contomplates resigning
his position at STEMS drug store in the
near future, on account of i'll health.
"Artie'' Hollopeter, now in Philadelphia,
is spoken of as his successor.
M. d. Masteller, at one time prominent
and popular resident of this town, but now
located at Shuman's, Columbia county,
spent this afternoon here. Mr. Masteller
is prospering in his new home. He is a
regular subscriber to the HERALD.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
Girardville, May 4, 1892.
VIM, Penn Newslets.

Josiah Walker and Fred Smith enjoyed
a trip on the electric"
Ellis Lewis, of Mahanoy City, was
Sunday visitor to town.
Cards are out announcing the approach
ing marriage of Miss Margaret Jones, of
this place, and Daniel w. Lehe, of Shen-
andoah, which will occur on May 9th. at
the home of the brides parents. We
extend our congratulations.
Joseph Peters, our hustling constable,
transacted business at the county seat
Monday
Our people are delighted with your
bright and newsy paper We now know
what is transpiring in our neighborhood,
Tony Garner, of Ashland was a business
caller on Monday.
Mrs George Lee of Hamburg, is visit
ing at the home of W. Il. Lewis.
The new dwelling Of Charles Ratzburg,
recently erected on the site of the one
destroyed by fire in February last, presents
a very neat appearance.
Supt. Lewis transacted business at Potts
vile yesterday.
The electric road is a great convenience
to our people, and is well patronized by
them. B.
VIM. Penn, May 4, 1892
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04

gentleman figured last week, Hoffman
left this town about fifteen months ago and
located in Newark, N, j. Little, if any
thing, was heard of him until now, and the
intelligence comes in the form of scandal
The Newark EUe1sjag Ne1oS tells the story.
1t says that Hoffman was married by Mayor
Haynes, of Newark, on February 28th, last
TO Frances Elisabeth Harner. This step
was necessary to save Hoffman from i'm.
prisonment The unwilling groom has de-
serted the bride and is supposed to be on
his way TO Europe.
Hoffman's absence is mourned more by
his young wife because of the fact that he
took oyer S400 in cash, which she had in
| herited, with him.
After the marriage Hoffman and his
bride went to live with the latter's step
mother. They lived happily apparently,
but he said he was anxious to stsIl in the
photographing business again and COM
mence life anew.
Mrs. Hoffman had a share in some
property which she at once turned into
ready money. OF this she gave her spouse
s4OO with which to equip a new gallery.
Hofman's father had the stand, but he was
anxious to leave the place, and the son
arranged that he should move out late last
week. On Saturday Hoffman begged $50
more from his wife to buy extra plates.
He instructed his wife to be al the place at
8 o'cock, not before.
Mrs. Hoffman did not 20 to the place
until 4:30 O'Clock, then she made the dis
covery that all the valuable Photographic
outfits were gone. She waited until 1880
o'clock and then became satisfied that
there was something wrong Hoffman did
not return and last night Mrs. Hoffman
called upon the police to see if she could
not have warrant issued for his arrest.
She told the court he had taken lot of
money from her and if she could get a
warrant she could have him arrested when
he arrived in Europe. The Judge ex-
planned the law that husband could not
be arrested for stealing from his wife, She
was very much disappointed. She did not
care so much for him as she did for her
money. The Judge advised her to follow
him and have him arrested for non support,
The deserted wife has since learned that
Hoffman sailed for Europe on the steamer
Elbe and is supposed to be on a direct
journey to Germany. Mrs. Hoffman is
also out S87 she paid in fines for the re-
lease Of her husband after she had him
arrested for refusing to marry her.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
ONE CENT.
GIRARDvILLE GLBAN1Nqs.

A Newsy Letter From wide Awake Cor
respondent.
4. j. Touhey left this morning for New
York, where he will purchase a new stock
of goods for his variety store.
Rev. COllom, who was stationed here for
several years as pastor Of the z. M.
church, came up from Philadelphia this
afternoon 10 visit friends. Rev. Gallon
made many friends while here and he was
cordially received upon his visit
The Starlight Social Club will give their
friends a May party on the 11th inst, in
Armory hall.
E. x. Becker drove to Ashland this
morning behind his high-stepping grey,
The Maennechor of town will leave on
May 18th for an extended tour through
Berks county, and on the return trip will
attend the Maennechor picnic at Reading.
Philip Portner is the happiest man in
town to-day. While fishing in the Lost
Creek dam last night he caught eighty
seven speckled beauties ranging from
twelve to fourteen inches in length. The
Senate will no doubt have fine feast this
evening.
NJ. E Mcclure, the merchant tailor, is
SO over-run with orders he had to hire
another cutter this morning.
Walter Kinney, of A street, who mutt
lated his head with stove litter and pair
of scissors on Thursday last, died on Mon
day.
Prof. NJ. F. Daley, who has been travel-
ing as a musical director with the"O' Flynn
in Mexico" company, returned home on
Monday evening.
Cards are out announcing the wedding
of L. j. Costello, of Colorado, and Miss
Annie McKeoD, of town.
William Ramer ono of Shenandoah's
leading BARRIERS, called on Mine Host Blass,
of the Grant House, this afternoon.
| CLEO.
| (NirarIr;11o
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
Long Distance Telephone,

The recent ordinance passed by the Bor-
ough Council granting the Long Distance
Telephone Company the right of way
through the town, is not satisfactory to the
company, and the indications are that un-
less the ordinance is amended Shenandoah
will be without this highly necessary con-
yenience. Solicitor Pomeroy and Council
man Lamb informed us that the present
ordinance is exactly what the company
asked to be passed by Council. They also
state that Council is only too willing 10
give the company all the encouragement it
wants. If their statements are correct, and
we haYe no reas IN to doubt them, then the
company has no one to blame but them
selves, if the present ordinance has a"string
to it.n
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
A Nuisance Case.

George F. Leitzel and four of his work.
men we're arrested yesterday on charge
of committing public nuisance. The
complaint was made by High Constable
Flynn and the specific charge was that
Leitzel and his men cleaned out an out
house and carted away the contents in the
day time, contrary to the rules laid down
by the Borough Council Each of the
accused furnished $3.50 bail before Squire
Bailey for trial at Pottsyille.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
Serenades.

Mr.. T. J. Davies was serenaded by the
Grant Band at his residence on South
White street last evening in honor Of his
appointment as joint local passenger and
freight agent under the p. & r. system.
The band played several Of its best selec-
tions with its usual artistic success. Mr..
Davies, whose promotion gives general
satisfaction to the town, has the affairs
under his charge working like clock
movements. The band also serenaded P.
j. Ferguson at his residence.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04

track The matter would probably have
been passed over with slight notice, had
not story gained circulation to-day that
the stone was placed on the track by two
Councilmen.
A HERALD reporter investigated the
story to day. Vice President Sadler, Of
the electric railway, was seen and he said,
track caused the temporary stoppage of
the car and that two COuncilmen are
charged with placing the stone there, but
am confident that if the stone COM
planned of was there by reason of any act
of Councilmen that it was, at most, the
result of carelessness and did not arise
from intent"
A Mr.. Snyder, of East Coal street, says
that before the car passed down two Coun-
cilmen were engaged in examining the
piece of paving that was laid in front OF
the Frsney residence by the electric COM
pany. One of the Councilmen picked out
one of the blocks OF the paving and then
dropped it back and the two walked away.
Shortly after, and before any one else
passed the place, Mr.. Snyder says, the
electric car came along and was obliged to
stop until the stone was picked up and
thrown to one side. 1t was not properly
replaced by the Councilman who picked it
up, hence the stoppage of the car and
| sensational rumor followed. The Coun-
cilmen who were inspecting the paying
were Messrs, Gable and Betteridge, and as
they have been on the anti-eleclric side the
mention of their names in the matter gave
the report additional sensational velocity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-05-04
ELECTRIC Running TING.

The electric cars now leave the corner
of Main and Centre streets at 6 a. m. and
leave at intervals of 45 minutes there
after urtil II p. m. This schedule will
be subject to change from day to day, as
the work of putting in the turnouts pro-
gresses. The miners will find the early
morning cars convenient.