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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09
KNOWLEDGE

Rrines comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced IN the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts ON the KID
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it IS man
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09
PITTYPAT AND IIPPITOE.

All day long they come and go, -
Pittypat and Tippytoe;
Footprints up and down the haS.
Paintings scattered on the noor,
Fingcr-marks along the wall,
Tell-tale streaks upon the door,
By these presents you shall know
Pittypat and |ippytoe.
oh. the thousand worrying things
Every day recurrcnt brings.
Hands to scrub and hair to brush,
Search for playthings gone amlss,
Many a murmuring to hush,
Many IA little bump to kiss;
LIES indeed tlcetirg show,
Pittypat and Tippytoe!
And when day is at an end.
There are little dudS To mend;
Little frocks are strangely torn,
Little shoes great holes reveal,
Little hose, hut one day worn,
Rudelv yawn at toe or heel.
Who but you could work such woe,
Pittypat and Tippytoe!
But when comes this thought to me,
.Some there are that childless be,
Stealing to their little beds.
With a love | cannot speak,
Tenderly l strok" their heads
Fondly kiss each velvet cheek
Cod helm those who do not know
A Pittypat and Tippytoe!
Eugene Field
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09
His Talk Was Crazy.

From The San Francisco Examiner
My dear brotEer,' faltered the city mis-
sionary with red whiskerS and tremuo
voice. as he reached through the prison bars
and fOndled the puZzle-faccd youth-"my
dear brother in God. what untoward clrcum-
stance what unforeseen influence led thy er-
ring footsteps from the paths OF rectltude!
"Once more Petite.
Again the missionary repeated his question,
with even Il greater depth of feeling.
Yer curves is to wide for me, podner.
What's de graft anyhow
How came you in Jail? What have you
done to thus forfeit your liberty?"
"Nawthin'." replied the puzzle faced youth,
as flood of light broke in him II didn't
do nawthin'" But I'll tell you how it was.
See? Bout six months ago in Portland /
hooks up with a gily from Frisco. He had
a sack and braces Inc for game of poker.
See? I'm pretty flip with the pasteboards
myself, but / sees dore Il tapiOca in
sight an didn't want to queer de mark. See?
So l touches de wires to chum of mine in
Salem. He's dead smooth duck-a foxy
bloke with crockery gm.
tells MN to come on an help me peel
de petit Off a asper from de Sout. See? well,
we sits in Il game wild de Frisco mug and pulls
MS leg for 400. Den he maces me for
round wild de dice. Go'tel seq l. does yer
mean biz? OATS what, seq he Trot out
yer basalt blocks. seq 1. See? Well l skins
him for hundred cases und de bones but
me Ter NIFTY l takes him up an makes
Kilhn OF eighty plunks Hogan's alley
Den he quits an ducks his nut See?
ne didn't let on dat he wuz sore or nothin'
an bout six weeks later he sends me n LET
Ter, tellln' me l could make Il wjnnjn' in
Frisco. Tings Is comm me way. I thinks
so INES me clothes wild velvet an goes to
frisco see! DE mug meets me at de ferry
To"S lew SeezerS into me- steers me agtn'
prace game an / sinks me wad Had to
soah me spark to eat on. Den de mug gives
me dc horse laugh low down. puts de gang on
an We been skatin' on me lppers ever since
see! Last night / wuz pnched for a vag
an expect to git it in de neck TODAY. but
yer can bet yer feet I'll play even Seer
ANA the puzze-faced youth scowled feroc,ous
ly.
AT hrst the missionary listened with nm OK
preston of panied establishment not unuixed
with awe. Bewildcrment followed: then
look or compassion, changing to righteous IN
dlghatlon as the youth rounded off his tale
OF woe Then the missionary hunted I'M
the turnkey and said 1t was o downright shame
I" pen up an insane MAJ with criminals
lie was going to see the authorities about
1t himself.
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finely. have good home and know how to ap-
preciate it, We have only one pet and that Is
aunt's little girl she is five years old She wants
her mamma to read her che cousins letters hrst
thing and often talks about little Edmee in Ar
kansas She knows all her letters but can't read
vet, but does her best too
Now. Aunt Susie, please. do not throw my letter
in the waste basket as this is my first, and if it
misses the basket will write again soon and try
to be more newsy in my next and tell something
about our pretty country.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09
Time for james to Reform.

From Puck -
Mrs. Blinders-James, you talk the most
silly nonsense In your sleep
Mr.. binders with fear and trembling,-
Er-do I? What do L say?
Mrs. Blinders-Why, you kent calling ont
all night, Jackson. you're shy and You're
Shy again. Jackson and you know well
enough that George Jackson is one of the
most impudent self-con"e and forward of
men, and the most audacious hirt in town.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09

Bessie Hamilton and Bessie Biggar Turner's, n.
Glow many of the cousins have, or have seen,
a paper published at the time of General George
Washington's death and containing his obituary?
We have copy of the same. Also some Chinese
coins would exchange for some other curiosities.
As we live near a river, we expect to have quite
a nice time this spring fishing and boat riding.
Would like much to have some OF the cousins
go with us. l know they would enjoy 1t, especial
" those who live in the city.
We wish some one to solve the following prob
lem by analysis: A keeps 70 cows on his farm
and for every cows, plowS one acre, and keeps
one acre of pasture for every six cows how many
acres in his farm?
Would like some correspondents. Ages sixteen
and eighteen.
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YOUNG FOLKS coKREsPoNDENcE.
letters of Exchange Among the Constitu-
tons Little Folks.

LefteTs OF E1ChanEN among the COnstftu-
.;, 1;.., r,,
~ ~
jamie Il. Nhatiey, Hhortervile, Ala am a lit
tie girl thirteen wears old. live IN a beautiful
little village three miles from the Chattahoochee
river and Tour iniitS IRON the 1lroad-
exchange songs with some of the cousins.
would like to exchange crochet patterns for
flower seed
CORRESPONDENTS solicited
u Lucy Lyeli, Reno Nev-1 thought would write
+ to The Constitution. | am going to school. My
father is a farmer | amy ten years old. | am in
the Third reader and arithmetic, spelling writing,
and geography.
Ia have three brothers, two sisters and one little
Sister dead; her name was Jessie Lyell.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09

Clara May Dodd, Ford, Gal am little coun-
try girl eleven years old. am going to school and
study six studies, viz: Grammar, geography,
spelling, writing, arithmetic and history
My papa is farmer We have three mules
three horses, one little colt, two little calves, and
four nice COWS.
Bessie Hating Dodd.--i am little country girl
seven years old. am going to school, and study
grammar, geography, spelling, writing, arithme-
tic and history. My papa has been dead about
two years.
Mamma has twenty three geese from which we
get heap of feathers.
20 to Sunday school every Sunday. We have
huge Sunday school. We have preaching every
month.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09

From The Washington Star
80 Bankster married his typewriter opera
tori
Yes"
"And she doesn't do any more work."
ut didn't turn out that way She simply
doesn't draw any more salary"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09

Alabama Is nothing If not original. That
state now boasts woman who was struck
ken since, and whose eyes grow luridly bril-
liant at the approach of a thunder storm.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-05-09

A LADY of large experience in shopping
solicts the patronage of parties living out o.
New York city No commission charged. WS
also act as guide 10 strangers visiting the
city. References the leading firms of New
York city. Circulars sent on application. Ad-
dress Miss G. A. McCuster. Hotel Lenox,
72 Fifth avenue, New York may 2-wk4t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
IN MEMORIAM.

MoCAIN-At Montgomery, Grant par
ish, La, at $40 q. m. on Sunday, Dec. IL,
1892, FRAZIER MCCAIN, eldest son of Ma
jor II. V. Mccain, born August 8, 1870,
departed this life aged % years, 4months
and days.
There has always been a disposition
among men to honor their dead; to lin
ger with a mournful pleasure upon the
recollection OF their virtues, and to speak
of their merits in gentle terms of COM
mendation. The sentiment is coeval with
our race, and will continue with it to the
end Of time. 1t is peculiar to no cline,
it is confined to no class, it is limited to
no condition of life. 1t is common to
humanity everywhere. 1t is innate with
every member Of our species who is Ca
pable Of the slightest feeling of respect
for his fellow-man. It wreaks itself up
on expression in the simple ceremonies
that attend the unobstrusive sepulture
of the peasant. and the solemn pomp
that awaits on the imposing obsequies Of
the king. Its memorials are seen alike
intthe fading wreath that exhales its dy-
ing fragrance upon the obscure grave of
humble poverty, and the sculptured COL
umn that lifts its lofty head above the
moldering dust of departed grandeur.
It has caused me to offer the tribute of
affectionate admiration to the memory
of one who was endeared to me by the
tenderest ties of friendship, and to all by
the magnanimity of his nature and the
luster reflected by his noble traits of
character. No bloody laurel entwined
his brow, no braying trumpets heralded
his going forth, no nodding plumes were
yelled at his approach. Yet how few
there are among his friends who loved
him in life and who mourn him in death,
who fully realize all that was admirable
in his marvellous any-sided character.
He was kind to all alike, Indeed, from
the very nature of his moral and intel
lectual training, it was impossible for
him to be otherwise. Springing from the
body of the people, with the most deli
cate appreciation of their inherent rights,
with the liveliest solicitude for their in.
dividual happiness and social prosperity;
with an Astounding confidence in their
capacity to control their own affairs, and
detesting from the innermost depths Of
his soul and being everything savoring
of unfairness. inequality or oppression
his ideal was equal and exact justice to
all, with exclusive privileges to none.
have done. / need not recapitulate
1t 10 fortunate that man cannot know
the future, and especially that future be.
yond human life. As we live, so we must
die. / have known Frazier from his
birth. Side by side we have walked fol
many years. A better friend never had
Joy and charm of every hour we eveI
spent together, oh, faithful and beloved
friend, hail and farewell until we NEE,
again, is the token bestow.
r. M. HORN.
Montgomery La, Dec. 81, 1892.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

The Collar High School came to o sudden
close on Tuesday last, when only four months Of
the first term had expired. Prof. Myers request
ed the trustees to employ him an assistant which
they declined to do, for the reason that they
were already responsible for about $500. and did
not feel testified in assuming additional expense
unless all the patrons should show greater will
lingness to pay their part. The professor. with
out moro ado. handed in his resignation to take
effect Immediately, -remarkng that he had an
offer to do better. which remark rather intimates
that a raise of salary from $50 to SIS was a con-
siderable handspring at this juncture. School
will be resumed at ssgearly;a day as possible.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

The continual succession of boils, PIN
Piles, and eruptions from which many SUI
fer, indicates an impure state Of the blood.
The most effective remedy Is Ayers Sar-
saparilla, 1t expels the poison harmless
ly through the natural channels, and
leaves the skin clean and clear.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

The effects Of the Union store in Colfax were
partially disposed Of at public auction on Satur-
day and Monday last. and the remainder will be
closed out to-day. Mr.. J. L. Hawkins is jolly as
the auctionser. and his efforts at entertainment
are greatly helped by Messrs. o. C. Watson. Al
len Faircloth, g. H. Mcknight b. C. Rogers and
others. who appear to be acting as pail bearers
on this solemn and momentous occasion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
Deaths I'm the White House.
mn LII = IL IHlsl- ILL.,

Deaths In the White House.
The death in the White House
of Mrs. Harrison makes the second
case in the history of the executive
mansion in which the wife of a
President died there. A little more
than a half century ago, on Sept. 10,
1912, Letitia Christian Tyler, first
wife of President John Tyler, died
in the White House. She had en-
tered it in delicate health, unable
to perform the social duties of the
place, but her death nevertheless
came as a surprise and a shock to
the country. The tolling of the
church bells the following day an
nounced her death. The funeral
ceremonies took place in the east
room.
Two Presidents have died in the
White House, William Henry Har-
rison, the Presidents grandfather
ended his days there just a month
after his Inauguration.
Zachary Taylor, the old Mexican
war hero, also died in the White
House in July, the second year
after his Inauguration.
There have been a few other
deaths in the historic building, of
which two were members of the
Presidents family circle. Lincoln's
little boy 'Tad" died there, and sc
did Mr.. Frederick Dent, Mrs
Grants father.
During President Arthur's admin.
istration the call of death interrup.
ted one of his New Years day re-
captions. While the reception wai
in progress the Hawaiian minister
suddenly fell and died in q very
short time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OyyTCE AT NArcHrrocHxs, La I
December II, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that tho follow
ing Lamed settler has hled notice of his
intention to mako final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk District Court at
Colfax, La. ON january %, 1893, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 100,
James F. Holloway.
for the south half of north east qurter sec
8. township 8 north, range west, La mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove ms continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land. viz: w. L. Gar
rett, T. w. Garrett, H. A. McManus and
w. R. Reagan, al of Montgomery. La.
d17 l.. DUPLEX, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Among the changes that have taken place with
our store clerks since the new year, We notice
Mr. H. Easterbrook with ). h. McNeely, while
Mr.. Chas II. Smith il holding forth at J. Kemp
4 Sons. Mr.. Oliver Teagle has resigned his sit
uation at McNeely's and gone home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OyyTcs AT NEW ORLEANS. La, I
November 30. 1892.
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 bs
made before the clerk of the district court,
at Colfax. La, on Thursday, january 26,
1893, viz:
James w. Baldridge,
who made origional homestead entry No.
9702 and additional homestead entry No.
l1436 for south half of southeast quarter
and south half southwest quarter section
IA township 6 north range 2 west la mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of. said land, viz: John P.
Hadnot, ". B. Richardson, w. r. Griffin
and D. n. Roe, all Of Grant parish, La
CHAe. G. PALFREY,
d. Re0istsr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Provide yourself with bottle Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, and so have the means
at hand for contending successfully with
q sudden cold. As an emergency medi-
cine it has no equal, and leading physi-
clans everywhere recommend it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

We were pleased to receive visit from
Mr.. Milton O'Quinn on Thursday. He
il from Palestine, Texas, and is member
of the law firm of Holiday & O'Quinn, in
which business his many friends in this
region will be glad to know he Is doing
we'll earning both fame and fortune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
FsrRAYED OR STOLEN.

deep sorrell Horse. one white hind foot. 10
or II years old, l2h or Is hands high. no brand,
slender built, and known as ''Slim JIM" was
raised on Saddle bayou By Thos. STAFFORD. On
left fore foot, where hoof and leg join, there is
a lump about the size of marble.
Any one delivering the horse to me will be re-
warded $40. and any information leading to his
recovery will be rewarded. JOHN LABAT.
Levin Station, Rapides Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcere, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all other skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles, OF no pay re-
quired. It 10 guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refuded. Price
35e per hex. For sale by C. C. Nash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Rev. Jas. E. Riddle, pastor in charge of
the Colfax and: Boyce work for 1893. ex-
plains by postal that his appointment at
Colfax was interrupted by the quarterly
conference at Boyce last Sunday. From
this we infer the appointments at this
place will remain fixed as heretofore, on
ID and 4th Sundays of each month.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Mr.. John W. Rhorer, our friend and
former citizen, now Of Welsh. La,
il prominent aspirant for Register in
the q. s. land Office at New Orleans.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Geo. Turner, the old blind colored man
lately put on the pauper list Of this par
ish, turns out to be insane, and measures
are being taken to have him interdicted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
A Little Girls Experience in a Lighthouse

a Little Girfs Experience IN Llghthouse'
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are
keepers Of the Government Lighthouse
at Sand Beach, Mich, and are blessed
with daughter, four years old. Last
April she was taken down with measles
followed with q dreadful cough and
turning into fever. Doctors at home
and at Detroit treated her. but in vain,
she grew worse radidly, until she was a
"lnere handful of bones.n-Then che
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and
after the use Of two and half bot
ties, was completely cured. They say
DR.. King's New Discovery is worth it's
weight in gold, yet you may get o
trial bottle free at G. c. Nash's. 6
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Esq. W. O. Roberts has lately made q
e24O addition to his library, and his array
of law books now aggregate something
near thousand dollars in value.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
Direct Tax.

O1ECCg 1S4As
The Daily Advocate of Baton Rouge
has on sale copies of the official list OF
citizens Of Louisiana to whom the Direct
Tax refunded by the United States Gov
eminent is due. The pamphlet is COM
plete, containing upwards Of IS, 900 names
arranged by parishes in alphabetical
order. Price 30 cents postpaid. Has
also blank applications and rules as form.
ulated by the commission, for sale at 50
and s. so per hundred. Address
THE DAILY ADVOCATE,
Baton Rouge, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

A new store, notions. stationery, etc., has just
been opened by Mr.. Z. d. Kemp in the building
on Second street, lately occupied by J. L. Haw-
kins as drug store. Mr.. Brian Woodruff is the
presiding genius at the new establishment,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Capt. c. C. Nash has moved his family to Mr..
R. B. williams' Highdie place, opposite Mont
gomery. We learn that Mr.. Williams will move
further west to Little river and that his postof-
fce will be Natchez. Natchitoches parish. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

Messrs VIM Knotzsch and J. A. Hyde, two of
our popular merchants, are in New Orleans. ar
ranging for supplies to conduct their business
for the current year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
Miles Improved Cotton
IS THE

is THE
BEST STAPLE
GROWN IN RED RIVER VALLEY.
The crop is prolific and sure. Account
sales will be shown where the crop Of
1891 brought II cents per pound.
Price, 81 per sack. For particulars in
quire at the Office Of the
COIFAX CHRONICLE.
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AYERS.
Cherry PectoraI

exeels all similar preparations. 1t Is en-
dorsed by leading physicians, is agreeable to
the taste, does not interfere with digestion,
and needs to be taken usually in small doses.
"From repeated tests in my own family,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral has proved itself
very efiicient remedy for colds, coughs, and
the various disorders of the throat and
lungs."-A. w. Bartlett. Pittsfad, N. H.
"For the last rs years have been taking
Ayers Cherry Pectoral for lung troubles, and
am assured that its use has
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14

JEFF Ammons, wanted in this parish
FOR horse stealing, is ssid to have been
sent to the penitentiary from Columbia
under an assumed name.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-01-14
SHERIFF SALE
Nv. NcCain vs. Green H. Taylor.
Fourth Judicial District Court Parlsh OF
Grant, state of Louisiana--No. 647.
SHERIFF SALE.

By virtue Of and to satisfy 2 writs OF
heri facins issued and to me directed in the
above numbered aud entitled suits. have
seized and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton, III the town Of Colfax, La, between
the hours prescribed by law, at the 'front.'
door of the Court House on
SATURDAY. February 10, 1898,
The following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant. to-wit:
Northwest of sec. l. .and ne OF sw t
sec l, and 65 acres being west of north
east quarter section one township eight
north range five west containing two hum
dred and sixty two acres more or less.
Terms-Cash with benefit Of appraise-
mcut, C. d. KEMP,
6t-pfe6 Sheriff Grant Parish.
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I.AnIE3

feeding tonic, or children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
Il Is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion.
Biliousness. Liver Complaints and Neuralgia