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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
B. TURNER
DEALER IN
General Merchandise
Pinevil1e, La,

fbOcvbu1cs L0ss
Has just received q Full Stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods, which il to be sold at
n small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and EXAM
inc his large and we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS,
consisting OF Dress Goods and Trimmings,
Fmncy Goods, White Goods. Ladies' fine
Hosiery. all styles and grades, Piques and
Linen Lawns. Mnslins, NainsOok, French
Null, China Wash Silk, Sateens, and full
lines of Gloves, Embroidery, etc.
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies Trim
med Hats.
large stock Of Boys and Mens's CLO-
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys aud Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at sacrifice.
A fine assortment of Boots and Shoes
SaddleIy, CrOckery, Hardware, Groceries.
Plantation Supplies, TRUNKS. valises.
Towers celebrated "Fish Brand" of Slick.
ers, and FURNITURE.
Agent for the Dupont Gun Powder, the
Oldest and best in America.
Keeps on hand the Celebrated MrLgURN
WAGONS, the best in the world.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
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The MOUNT ZION
Male & Female College, Limited,
Six Miles North of
Montgomery, Ia.


We are glad to inform our friends and
the public generally that We have secured
the services of PROF. @. c. 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 aud Female College.
No expense will be spared to elevate this
institution to place among the foremost
Colleges of the State.
The school is non- sectarian, but is directly
nnder the watch care of the Methodist
Protestant Church.
The location is 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
the pupil. thus qualifying him as useful
aud honorable citizen, we have Topped off
all useless expenses, aud reduced the cost
TO u minimum.
Good board IN private families, eonven-
lent to the College, can be had for ouly
six to eight dollars per month.
TUITION.
s%s1y art mo of days 8
Collegiate aud Normal :. 200
Music so
Incidental Fee per session 90
Thus the total cost need not exceed ten
dollars per month.
The next session will commence October
2, 1890. We ask parents who have sons
and daughters to educate to give US a
trial. Write for further information to
Prof @, {. Harris. President of College. or
to Rev. /. X. Strickland, President Board
of Directors, both of Montgomery, La.
w. l.. FORD,
Secretary Board of Directors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13
Hon. N. C. Blanchard.

A correspondent OF the Alexan-
dria Town Talk cites a number OF
instances of the usefulness and sue
cesses of Congressman Blanchard,
from which we make a few extracts.
He quotes from the Louisville
Courier-Journal:
And speaking Of the River and Harbor
bill, Mr.. Blanchard managed it with con-
sumate parliamentary skill. have writ.
ten miles and miles against jobs in River
and Harbor bills and do not intend to de-
fend the bill just passed; speak OF the
ability of tie chairman of that commit
tee, while not endorsing his measure. Mr..
Blanchard entered Congress in 1881,
when he was but thirty-two years of age
and served continuously ever since.
was sitting by Gen. Enochsi Of Ohio,
while Blanchard was engaged in fierce
contest over an amendment, when Enoche
said: "You may talk about your leaders
and your chairman of committees, but
that young man handles his bill better
than any man l have ever seen perform
on this floor. He is the readiest man ]
ever saw, and devilish good taIker.'
Several members Of Congress - all Re-
publicans- conceded with the gentlemen
from Ohio. l recall that in one Congress
River and Harbor bill, appropriating
less than 100000 was in committee OF
the whole six weeks, and in the 49th Con.
gress the River and Harbor bill would
have remained in committee forever had
not it been rescued by q parliamentary
trick, but here is this young man, scarce
ly forty-three years Of age, who passes
through the House 100000 and up
ward bill in less than one weeks time
Should he get to the Senate he will come
near filling the shoes of Soule, a Ben
jamin or Eustis.
High praise from the Courier
Journal, but not undeserved.
That Mr.. Blanchard has made a
model Congressman, no one will
deny. Never has the 4th Congress-
ional District been so ably repre-
sented as by him. Never has such
an amount of work been conducted
SO successfully in the interest of a
constituency as has been credited
to him.
An incessant and indefatigable
worker, he is ever on the alert and
awake to the interest of his consti-
tuents. Affable in the highest de-
gree, he never let's an opportunity
pass to accommodate a constituent
in seeking information, no matter
how humble the party, no matter
how trivial the subject; it is always
his pleasure as his duty, from his
standpoint), to crafty his desires
or his curiosity, no matter which.
No man can say that Newton c.
Blanchard ever snubbed or ignored
him in his official capacity.
Speaker Crisp made the remark
in the hearing of friend of mine,
that not less than thirty-five OF
forty members had stated to him
that: "The River and Harbor bill
was managed with more skill and
tact than any bin which has come
before the House at this session.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

Congress has appropriated Sc,
100000 for levees or, 81, 100000
per annum, with the privilege of
letting out 100000 in contracts
the first year.
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ohclai advertisements 81 per square for
FIST insertion; each sabseq, scut publica-
ton 30 cents per square.
Brief communications upon subjects Of
luhllc interest solicited, but no attention
VIII bc paid to anonymous writer's.
Address: CHRONICLE, Colfax, La.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
G.. III. MCKNIGHT.

Parish Surveyor.
Will run lines on short notice. and is
fully prepared to locate lIomcsteatls for
Settlers. iy5
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Jzc- judicial advertisements must be paid
for IA adraRce, or they wiU be discontinued
utter the first insertion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-08-13

Sesn b earned . our VIEW n.e Of WORT,
uvAIu ~ rapidly and honorsby, by these Of
- III either young o old, and In thrs
EvHtItVu swn ioeair~s whessv they live. Any
~ - - J do he work. Ensy to learn.
We furnish everything We ysu. No sh You
s your time the work. This
enirey lead and srngs woades wekes
Beganes ssning from eoS oSe per ana apwards
and mos scr little exPssoee We can surnia yes the
poymsst sad tech ma No spaee exya bore Fall
i.fssaassa gRua. TRUE = CO.. AIdtuI, IxixR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
BUILT ON A ROCK.
And the Waves of Envious Criticism Can
not Affect 1t.

not hucCt
The report of Mr. j. ID. Wells, the third vice
president, was now heard, aud its sound, tronca-
ant deductions appreciated heartily. Tho fol-
lowing Is rsTbdttm report OF IT,
To the President, Directors, and Members Of the
Mutual Reserue Fund Life Association:
Gentlemen,--In presenting TO you the elev-
enth annual report OF the Agency Department
OF this association take pleasure In reminding
you that we have safely passed what our adver-
saries were pleased TO call the crucial year OF
our existence. Every one OF you who has taken
par. or been Interested in the animated contro-
versies Of the last ten or eleven years concerning
the affairs of this association will remember that
upon ono point all our enemie5 and rivals we're
agreed-namey that an insurance organization
conducted upon the principles Of the Mutual Re-
serve could not possibly last more than ten years.
and many OF you will remember that short
" after we commenced business in England
a distinguished advocate OF the old nigh-pre-
MUM system declared that II The Mutual Re
serve outllyed Its tenth year he would not only
cease to oppose 1t, but would admit the soundness
OF its policy and principles. The fatal year has
not only been safely passed, but one more, aud
the association, with an increase OF new bust
ness. applied for in Its eleventh year Of over
Nine and One-Quarter Millions with all claims
paid In full, with additional endorsements by
State superintendents and other experts, with a
reserve fund OF over three millions Of dollars
with the hearty support II almost every indie
pendent newspaper, and with life. energy,
and enthusiasm animating all its departments,
stands to-day upon ground as solid and firm as
that Of any other insurance company in the
world.
The new business applied for during the past
year amounts TO s59,Ol9, 615-an increase over
the previous year, new business Of S9,2S6,l94.
This new business, amounting, as have said,
TO over SoO,OOO,OOO, Was received at the head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03

ne psss year 1890, 1oes0, mahins oar scssl
dsssh-claIm payments "a Dscsnbse slss 'sss
over et2, o00, 900. or ysariy average q m~s
than d. 200, 900 sincs me dsts Of oar oessniss.
ton, and No had in our rsservs emergency fond
q the close Of the year $4,000 foe sach $1,000
Of ouist,ndIns death claims in process o. sp-
prevail and adjustment
NEW BUBfNHSS-
During tho year 1891 We receives new sppn-
cations Tor membership 70 tbs amount OF SOW.
OLE, els, OF which there has been accepted ana
written "a, 31s,e 65. Amount reiecsed. TO
turned unspproved, or heidin suspense so''oos-
$50. This vast amount OF business has been oo-
tanned without any special effort on the part Oh
the management, and We have not the shsn'ess
doubt bat th.s tho year 1902 viii produce equal
" as satisfactory rcsuits-
BUSINESS IN FoRc1.
The insurance In force on December . ~ to"a'
was s215, 207, 91O, while on December 81, loso,
IL wac s1e7, o33, ABS, q net gain for the year .,
s1s,eo4.475. The net gain for 1890 over 100.
was sI5,s45,235; for 1889 over 1855 inc ne'
rs,u was s1o, ass, $50, which shows most sa''s-
factory increase In amount Of insurance IN io'eo
from year to year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.
Terms OF the Purchase of the Big Sandy
Railroad.
New York Herald, 2d.l


The terms of the purchase of the
Elizabethtown, Lexington and Big Sandy
railroad by the Chesapeake and Ohio were
made public yesterday. MIR. Q. p. Hunt
ington has turned over his stock in the
Big Sandy to the Chesapeake and Ohio on
advantageous terms, which the purchasing
company extends to other holders OF like
securities.
Mr.. Huntington said yesterday that he
had turned over 10000 out of $4,000 shares
of stock to the purchasing company. aud
was also TO receive first mortgage on the
property of the purchased road.
The terms of the purchase are as fol.
lows: For every $1,000 Big Sandy Rail-
road Company first mortgage per cent.
bond the Chesapeake and Ohio will give
one of its $1,000 ~ per cent. gold bonds.
on which interest will be paid from March
/, 1892. Ten shares of the common stock
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio will be ex-
changed for each 1000 debenture bond
OF the Ehzabethtown. Lexington and Big
Sandy railroad, and one share OF Chesa-
peake and Ohio common stock will be
given for each two shares of Big Sandy.
The securities Of the Elizsbethtown,
Lexington and Big Sandy exchanged as
above will be deposited a. part of the
security for the Chesapeake and Ohio
mortgage. with provision for the reorgaui-
cation OF the Big Sandy If found sxpe-
dent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
WONGO THE WINNER.
NlNereeN-RouNo sLUooINo-MATcH
At SUNRISE NEAR NORFOLK.
nacManus. ofNew York, Kaecked Out BY
the Indisn--A Parse Of $500 Won In
10 Minutss--DismaI swamp Fires.
rsoecI., telegram % the Dlsps.cn.l


Nosrorx, February 1.-The prize fight
between McManus, of New York. and
wougo, the Indian, which has been ex-
citing sporting circles here for the last
mouth. came Of this morning at sunrise
on Taylor's farm about eight miles from
Norfolk. and was witnessed by about four
hundred people from Norfolk and Ports
mouth. who went out In carriages. The
fight was tor purse Of $500. and $4,000
OF $4,000 changed hands on the result.
TIE INDIAN HAS II HIS OWN WAT.
Nineteen rounds were fought, and up to
the thirteenth round the fight was hard
aud even between the men. both pound
ing powerfully but after that McManus
began to weaken and show symptoms OF
much suffering, and the Indian had every
thing his own way. In the fourteenth
round Wongo gave McManus q terrific
6ow profusely and breaking the ear of.
STOOD THE POUNDING WELL.
With great physical endurance McManus
stood up and received the pounding OF
Wongo until tho nineteenth and last
round, when the men cl;nched and fell.
Wongo on top. A foul was here claimed
by the friends of McManus, who declared
that the Indian struck him with his knee
in the stomach. While the referees were
consulting about the matter McManus
was wrapped in blanket and carried to o
house near by.
THOROUGHLY USED UP.
The referees decided to continue the
fight, but il was ascertained that McManus
was thoroughly knocked out and could
not respond. and the victory was awarded
A. I,1 hn
minutes. Both men entered the ring at
140 pounds aud apparently in excellent
condition. The Indian came out OF the
encounter with hardly bruise, but his
antagonist was terribly used up.
THE SECONDS.
The referees were John Lewis. of Nor
folk. and Nj. j. Hughes, of Portsmouth
Jack Bolon was second for the New York
man and j. Cavendy for the Indian. Time
keeper, Willie McDonough. No trouble
occurred on the ground. and the crowd all
returned to the city by o'clock.
A SoSoGESARIAs GONE.
The oldest resident of Portsmouth, Mrs.
Sophia Herbert Burton Bingley, widow OF
Captain William Bingley, died yes
ter,lay in her oath year and was buried
from Trinity Protestant Episcopal church
to-day. Mrs. Birgley was baptized IN the
Episcopal Church by minister OF the
colonial days.
Fires have broken out in the Dismal
Swamp, along the Seaboard and Roanoke
railroad.
APPOINTED PAGE.
Norman Hamilton. son of r. d. Hamil-
ton. city editor of the Public Ledq1, has
been appointed messenger In the united
States House of Representatives-an an
nual position.
MIR. John w. Stevens, book-keeper to
the general store-keeper of the navy-yard,
has resigned his position.
The new Board of Police and Fire Com
missioners of Portsmouth met last night
and decided to make no change whatever
in the present force.
Rev. Father Hanlev has returned to
Portsmouth and resumed his duties as as
sistant pastor of st. Paul's church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
FOUND DEAD IN THE CANAL.
John Jones Probably Fell In While In
tcxicated and was Drowned.


Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG, February 2.-This
morning MIR. John Jones, better known as
Little Johnny" and very celebrated
character of this city was found dead IN
the canal near Myer Brulle's -four mills.
having been drowned. He was last seen
about IL o'clock Saturday night going in
the direction of the mill in a very intoxi-
Gated condition, and it is supposed
that he fell in the canal, as 1t
is with some difficulty that sober
man can walk along the path on a
dark night. His absence from home did
not alarm his sister until yesterday, when
q search was instituted for him. and as no.
thing could be learned further than that he
was seen near the scene of the accident
the water was drawn from the canal and
his body found. He was IS years old. a
member of Company A. Thirtieth Virginia
Regiment. and brother.in-law of Mr.. 10.
bert Sullivan. The coroner's jury render
ed q verdict that the deceased came to his
death by accidental drowning while being
intoxicated.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
At the annual meeting of the Baptist
Sunday-School Society, held last night. the
following officers for the ensuing year were
elected: President, Rev. DIR. L. S.'Duna-
way: Vice President, S. j. Quinn Secre-
tary, George l.. Cole; Treasurer. S. T..
Eastburn; Superintendent of School: A. b.
towering; Librarian, w. N. Blake; Execu-
tive Committee-Rev. DR.. Il. s. Dunaway,
A. b. Bowering, Nj. G. Willis, j. X. Raw
lings. and w. II. Willenbucher.
DIED SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Mary Gillian, an aged and highly
respected lady, died at her residence here
this morning very suddenly after an ill
ness of only several hours. She was %
years of ace.
Mr.. John G. Willis lett to-day for Gull
pepper in response TO telegram announc-
ing the serious illness of his brother at
Lignum. that county.
Mrs. James L. Layton is critically i'll and
her death is expected at any moment.
A telegram received this morning an
nounced the death of Mr.. Alexander DAILY,
of Alexandria. Mrs. Captain }. p. Woody.
a relative of the deceased. left by return
train for that city.
Hon. William A. Jones passed through
the city to-day en- route for Westmoreland
county on business.
MIR. Jacob Gore, of Chester. Pa, Is visit
ing his brother. Officer @. A. Gore.
Mrs. I. McCraken and children have re-
turned from visit to relatives IN Rich
mond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
TFrr RICHMOND DISPATUHWEDNESDAY FEBhUAh1 2. l09z.

have sd6sd nearly e4o0,o0o 70 oar ressyss e
smsrgsucy fund, making ms Juno s''A
j Rs,oscins N ne fscs that every department o.
oar orrauiSafion 4 Jrss from sren fhs fdmt y
d;shcsssiv Or scandsi. and that our many ,i nssa-
1900 and enere stic, can only add what better
evidence q the successful, economical, and con-
sr,ertious administration of your executive Of
acers need be presented or desired?
''s'S' HENRY J. REIMUND.
second Vice President.
NEW YoRK. January "a, 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03

Next followed the report Of the Comptroller,
K. 4. Phelps, which can De summarized in this
one ringing sentence taken from 10 " unhesi-
tatingly state that the greatest possible care
was taken to prevent error or an injustice being
done single member; that every contract or
agreement was carried out with equity and fair
ness TO all that all Just death claims we're
prompt paid ON or before they were due, care
ful Investigations being made when necessary 10
protect the association. and that when DOUBTS
arose the benefciaries were always given tho
benefit OF such doubt; that the reserve efner-
gency fund was handled and invested with the
most scrupulous care"
No report read, except 1t be that OF President
Harper, was received with greater evidence OF
endorsement than that OF Chairman Z. X. Bis
sell, Of the Investment COMMITTEES. Among
other things 10 said was
"1he s2,267, 300 OF the reserve or emergency
fund invested on bond and mortgage, and which
your committee have especially 10 deal with, Is
on first-ciass improved and paying real estate In
the city OF New York, and represent first mort
cages at less than 90 per cent OF It's appraised
value by Hon. Michael Coleman, who Is recog-
nized BY ali real estate men rs one Of the most
competent. careful, and conservative appraisers
The report OF q. ID. Baldwin. chairman Of tho
death-ciaim department, showed that durtng the
year there had been audited and paid 700 Dene-
dts amounting TO 2,2e0, l0e.s0, an excess Of
compares favorably With previous years when
tho enormous increase Of business-about 340,-
900, 00O--is considsred.
Tho presentation Of tho reports sfrom thei for
eign agents Of tho association Was listened 70
with intense interest The extension Of the Mu-
tual Reserve Fund Life Association TO European
countries u one Of the recent proofs OF the BENT
ficenco and the success OF the idea on which the
association d established. Il vas made mecca
cary By the rsqress from European peoples that
the advantages u the association be made avail
able TO them, and their wtah nrst reached az
tended realization upon the memorable visit ol
President Harper abroad lees than tvo yeay1
ago Since then the foreign bunineGs Of the
Company hes 1odrfshed TO Ihe sut,sfscsiop Of the
EurOpean msmbsn and the bsnees q AL
TIE satisfactory slowing b ~ aaditoe's r..
pers W. 60 = ~ pleasant tsesusss - ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
BY \. ". BoWo.
Real Estate Aac,.onesr
THAT EXCELLENT, CENTRur,
LOCATED AND VALUABLE vz1ux
SIZED RESlDENCE.
No. ga EAST FRANKLIN STRrrr
AT AUCTION.
ALSO.
POOL AND BILLhRD-TABLEs. PICTURE,
CARPETS, CHAIRS, BAR FIXTURE, y,.

At the request OF Richmond Club Ie.l..r,.
auction ON tho promises on
TUESDAY, FEBEuAEY %. 1892.
OF IL O'Clock ", that well-bllt al f....,...
located RESIDENCE above referrof t,. f...l
raj years past occupied BY Richmond as II,
formerly by the late Writ Romu-on. 81
This HOUSE contains about d. r..-.s f......
most ample accommodation f0r ..-ssrt. Il.
location II all that could le desire. atIt..,
venient % ali desirable points. AMI ne r..,.,..
hood Il unsurpassed; ami BE- is s.if.n ~.
medium-price residence IN a iasHo.alis. b,
extremely convenient portion ~ irlr..r .i,.''
II offered for sale. The premise can b. -.
any day between the hours ~ i1 anl n OH.
After the sale o. the HOUSE, fs.f A.,0-r
MENr or fURNITI RE- will he s..i. .0r...,.-,
IN part Of Pool-rable. a bllani-Iata. s.'
Ivory Balls, Bar-tntures, Carpets, tta.r as
lures, &c.
Terms: At sale. y. ". n0WE
"a 81 A..tils.f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03

In the report Of Counsellor Frederick A. Burn
ham he said one OF the most important mat
tiers intrusted to me during the past year has
been the examination OF a proposed revision or
codfcation OF the Statutes Of this state in rela-
ton TO life insurance and tho preparation IN
conjunction with the representatives and coun-
sci OF other associations, of proposed bill more
thoroughly recognizing and firmly establishing
the principles OF our system Of Insurance than
any other act ever before passed by the Legisla-
lure OF this or any other State, and but for IA
unfortunate deadlock In the other branch 10
would ere this have been a law. In recent In
teryiew with member OF the commission was
assured that the bill would be reintroduced and
doubtless passed az tho present session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03
THE BAPTIST CAMP-MsETING.
Grounds to BE Purchased Near Heaths.
willie. Northumberland County.

Vile. Northumberland County.
Especial telegram to the D!spatch.l
WARSAW. Va, February "A meeting OF
the Baptist Camp Meeting COMMITTEES of
the Northern Neck church was held at
Beulah church. 1t was called to order by
Rev. s. w. Claybrook, who stated its OBJ
ject. After some discussion as to advisa-
bility of the different points 1t was uuani-
mously decided to locate the grounds near
Heathsville. in Northumberland county.
Steps will be at once taken to purchase
suitable land tor the camp. Among the
most prominent present were General II.
L. T. Beale. Rev. s. A. J. Ramie, Manning
Dunaway, S. w. Clay brook, and Messrs.
9. +. Eubank. ]. ID. Luttreil, John M.
Lyle, and w. @. Marmaduke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-03

Medical-Direc,or J. w. Bowden here presented
his report repiete with pregnant facts. The
amount OF business presented for review aud
action by the medical director and his associates
was s50,0l9. 6l5, and OF this amount, after care
ful examination and voumlnous correspondence,
there was accepted s41, 3lS.905.
The reflections were 1,iS2. representing
e3,s97,260. In this class all the ills that flesh Is
heir TO are represented; 442 Of this number
were rejected or rated 80 low by the examiners
that they could not be accepted and the re-
naming 7i0 were rejected by your medical oil.
rector or the examiners at the homo ofiice. In
no case has this action been taken hastily or
until after due consideration OF each case on
its merits.