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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09
FAX. GRANT PARISH, La, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 1898.
selves. The public school system
of Louisiana is old and tried, and

/ AhO puoAAO oCuOOl SySg0Il
OF Louisiana is old and tried, and
is recognized as one of the very
best, several States having adopted
it, after comparison with other sys-
TENS. The Institute for the Blind
at Baton Rouge is an honor to any
State. In this noble institution
pupils from s to "a years of age
are taught, fed and clothed, free of
charge, and even the expenses of
getting to the school are paid when
parents or guardians are too poor
to send them. This institution,
which has been in operation for
years, fits the blind to be happy
useful citizens instead of helpless
dependents, SO that none are unpro-
vided for except those who may
have attained their majority in
other States before moving into
this. The insane asylum is to be
enlarged, and, although we have
not the data in reach to verify the
fact, we believe measures have al
ready been taken to make it amply
large and comfortable for all un-
fortunates who need its shelter.
AS to purity of the ballot and
abrogating the appointive power,
every reputablepaper in the State
this, and there is no one
more opposed to the continuance
Of such evils than ourselves, as can
be abundantly established by ref
erance to editorials in these COL
umns for the last ten years. So |
that our self-complacent and juve-
nescent editors can take no special |
credit for zeal or early occupation |
n this field. But, whatever of |
merit may be in the last three lines
# the Nails comments, its force is |
completely blunted by the large
display of ignorance 30 blindly ex-
libited about ordinary affairs.
This is about the tenth bad
freak" these impulsive editors have
made in as many weeks. They
hould study home affairs for q
1hile, and in the mean time refrain
rom pandering to the popular but
snorant habit of fault finding and
'agin the government"
here is life in the old land yet,
nd, if more attention is turned to
raising and building up instead ,
defaming and pulling down,
here win be more happiness and
rosperity for all.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09

Many people, not aware of the
dangers of constipation, neglect the
proper remedy till the habit be-
comes chronic, or Inflammation or
stoppage result. A dose or two of
Ayers Pills in the beginning would
have prevented all this.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09

q few dsys, and you Win b startled e IL ussa.
pected success that win reward your sadsts. We
positively have the best buslnsM to oGss ~ aeent
that can be found on the fscs q this ssSSh.
ol5.OO profit ON o56J00 worth ef buslnsos 3
being easily and honorably made b. and ~ 70
employ. You can make money fastss q work ~
~ than you have any idea Of. The beslsses = o
easy to learn, and instruetlcns - mps ana Doaln,
hold Of the business reap The aAvaneaU SAas
arises from the soand reputation -ef &C. - s.s
oldest, most s9cceesfsls and largest psellsAl.s
that the business 20 readily and handsonsly ylolds
All beginners succeed grandly, and nssS shan
try 1t find exactly - We tell them There Q plonav
Of room for a few more workers, and NJ urRe
them to begin ut once. II you are already ~.
TO use them to advantage, then write % e ones
(for this Is your grand Opportunity. and receive
full particulars BY return man. Address,
TRUE B Co., Boz No. zoo, Augucts, He
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09
Woeful Ignorance.

There are 100000 in the State treas
ury Of Louisiana, and the State officials
have placed it in u. s. bonds at per
cent. 1t seems as il Louisiana will never
get cured of the bond disease. Why
don't they erect home for the crippled
and destitute soldiers who fought under
and defended the colors Of old Louisiana
from 1860 to 1865, or give their decrepid
widows and orphans q few of earth's lows
before they die? Our State asylum is
too small for its proper number Of luna
tics, and these poor unfortunates, once
bright and happy, have to lie in filthy
jails because the State asylum is so
small, they passed such laws that very
few can secure quarter there. Then we
have no State asylum for the blind, those
unfortunates that God saw fit to console.
The educational system of Louisiana
needs help, and lots of it. 1t seems as
If those who are in power never expect
to allow the people chance to become
educated, for fear OF rivalry. Why tie
mp this 100000 when 80 many humane
dispositions of il could be made? Down
with the appointiye officers. Up with the
election and let as elect every officer In
the 6tate Montgomery Mail.
If the young gentlemen of the
Mail win take the trouble to in |
form themselves bit as to the f. |
nancial condition of Louisiana and
into her laws, they will
save themselves a lot of worry, and |
also find out that the essence of |
the above paragraph is idle twaddle, |
and shows woeful ignorance of |
the matters discussed.
Louisiana has q valid and recog-
nized debt of about twelve millions
IF dollars, which it is necessary to
pay some day. 1t is not necessary
Tor us to recount where this debt
,ame from. Suffice it to say that,
after full and free discussion, and
! scaling" or reputation of the
lebt, which was originally some
hing like SIS. 100000. it has been
one-third, and S12,000,000
las been accepted and has to be
laid. The constitution of 1879
provides that the interest on this |
lebt shall be two per cent for five
'ears from Jan. l, 1880, three per
emit per annum for fifteen years,
nd four per cent thereafter" |;
In the poverty Of the State it has
zen deemed impossible TODD more
han extend small aid to the La
les Memorial Association, which ]
1as especially organized and FORM I
d to provide artificial limbs and q
ONE for crippled and destitute ,
confederate soldiers. Also pupIic /
ducation has been provided for, {
9th by constitutional provision !
nd Legislative enactment, there '
OF only being a State educational :
and provided from the taxes col
scted, but also the parishes and t.
ven communities are allowed to {
* themselves in such amount as
iey shall see fit to vote upon them
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09

Children like to take " @. O. @.
Certain Chill Cure" the ploas-
ant and guaranteed cure for
Fever, Agne and Malaria-Bct-
ter than Quinine Price so cts
For sale by J. Kemp & Son.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09
j. TURNER
DEALER M
General Merchandise

Pfmevf11e, La,
Has just received Full Stock of Spring
and Summer Goods, which is to be sold at
. small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and exam-
Inc his large aud we'll selected stock OF
DRY GOODS.
consisting of Dress Goods and Trimmings,
Fancy Goods, White Goods, Ladies' fine
Hosiery. all styles and grades, Flanels
and WaterproOfs, Linseys, Cassimeres and
Diagonals, Bedford Cords, etc., and full
lines Of Gloves, Embroidery, etc.
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock of Boys and Menss CLIO
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Nous JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at sacriAce.
A iine assortment Of Boots and Shses,
Crockery. Hardware, Groceries.
Plantation Supplies, TRUNKS, valisos,
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 NrLRuRN
the best in the world.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09
A Farce in Two Acts.

The folly OF putting prisoners in inse-
cure jails is pointed out by tho Lake
Charles Echo IN doggerel rhyme, viz:
Tho Mnrderer's caught, An iron spike
Refuse hmm bail; And half a minute
So the sheriH locks There stands the Jail,
Him up in Jail. Bot he's not in Il
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09
Fashionable Millinery.
Mrs. G. e. Charleville,
ROYCE. r.OurYsrANA

Having been engaged specially With
Millinery business for some time respect-
fully solicits patronage from tho ladies of
Grant parish. Send her your orders for
anything IN the millinery line.
VIII take pleasure in buying, fitting and
selecting all articles Of dress goods and
fancy furnishings for ladies.
Satisfaction guaranteed. ian 1858
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-09-09
Are the Best

Unlike other cathArtics, the elect
Of Ayers Pills Is to stsenOtJbess
the excretory organs and restore to
them their regular and natural &C.
ton. Doctors everywhere prescribe
them. In spite At immense compe-
tition, they have always maintained
their popularity ~ q family ssed-
Sctsse, being IN greater demand
now than ever before. They are put
up both IN viAls and boxes, and
whether for homo use or travel,
Ayers Pills are preferable to any
other. Have you ever tried them?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

A musical and dramatic entertainment, under ;lie
auspices OF the Emma Willard Association Of the TROY
Female Seminary. will be given at the Berkeley
Lyceum on Thursday afternoon. April g. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the Emma Willard staiuc
fund. Mrs. Russell Sage, Mrs. Randolph Townsend.
Mrs. j. S. r. stranahan Mrs. J. ID. Arch3oli, Mrs.
Titus E. Eddy. Mrs. John p Mum. Mrs. Charles f.
simmons, Mrs. John J. Lapham, Mrs. Allen Z. wash
ington, Mrs. William c. spellman, Mrs Charles J.
Willis and Mrs. Charles Edwards are the patroncsses
A comedicita written by Mrs. Leon har,ler will be
acted for the first time.
A reception given by Carl Blenner at his studio
In The Sherwood. No. 50 West Fftysevcnth.st yes
,erday afternoon, 10 show his pcrtrlit Of Arthur
Bourcincr. Nine Kate Rolln SING Among the guests
were Mrs. William JafYray. Miss Adele Grant, MISS
Bradhnrst. Miss R0slna Emmett Mrs. J. Wells champ
ney, Miss Romoa Tynte. Miss Isabelle Irving r.
Van Boskerck. G. Stacy Clark, Miss southw'ck. Vim
cont SerranO and II. Carus wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. bradley Martin aud their party diheo
quietly at home last night.
Mrs. George Coppc, Of No. 10 East Tenth-st., VIII
give u dance on April TO-
Mrs Robert Hoe. jr, will give dane" for yong
people who are not yet society at her house.
No. II East rhirty-sixth'st, on April a.
The engagement Is announced OF Miss May Armour,
OF Ncw.Yori4 to ". A. Nichols Of staten Island.
Justus Rupert will give his farewell bachelor
dinner on April 90. Ills wedding to Miss sallic
Nicoll Will take place on April 90.
Under the patronage OF Mrs. william Chandler Casey.
Mrs william G.. ChOate Mrs. Benjamin i. Church,
Mrs. Henry Clews. Mrs. Paul Dana. Mrs. Richard
Ewart, Mrs. de Forest, Mrs. Dudley Field Miss
frelinybuysen, Mrs. Richard Irwin. Miss Florence
Lockwood. Mrs. Seth Low, Miss Mnton, Mrs. Robert
g. Minturn, Mrs. Jonathan ThOrne, Mrs de Peys,cr
Mrs. Henry W. Poor, Mrs. Henry Z. Potter. Mrs
George Haven Putnam Miss Roosevelt Mrs: j.
Kennedy Tod and Mrs. Westervelt benefit enter
iatnment will be given for Barnard College at the
Madison square Assembly ROOMS on Tuesday alter
noon Anrii vheI. Mrs. Charles Waldo Richards
who had considerable success In London last year WIN
recite and the Russian Court orchestra VIII play
Tickets NAV be obtained from Mrs. westervelt. No.
West Fiftifth.st, and after tomorrow from III
until i O'Clock number OF Columbia College
students will be nshers.
kingston: n. Y, March 30 Special. . charming
Craig Gowan. the home Of Mrs. NJ: Bathgae. at
stamford In the CatskiIls The contracting parties
were Miss H. J. Ba.hgate and Charles u. Becker
OF New.YOrk and the officiating cersymen were the
Rev Dr. Nixon. oil New-Y0rk and the Rev: l.. Il.
Richards, Of stamford. The ceremony was followed
by a wedding breakfast. Only few friends Tcrs.
present among them being Mrs. Lillian ioaeland, OF
Montclar. N. j.. and DR.. s. E. Churchill ana iamiv'
NJ Stam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31
LANES E. GODDARD.

New-L Conn.,, March 90 tSpecal).-James H.
Goddard, an old NewYork merchant died suddenly
OF pneumonia yesterday at his home here lie was
a grandson OF John Rathbone and nephew OF the
late Samuel Is. Rugges, Of this city. His mercnhue
life In New.York began in 1881. aud he was Durheo
ont I'm the great fire OF that year. lie was early
connected with the Brick Presbyterian Church, and
with the city work OF the American Tract society
Retiring in S14. he removed to New'London, his
native place, where he had since resided. lie was
man OF unimpeacha character strong CONVICTIONS
wide benevocnce and great love OF dumb animals,
and was deeply read in theology. biography ana con-
sitnional and political history. lie was a devoted
friend OF the cOlored race and took active interest
I'm promoting their welfare at the South. Ills later
life had been given up wholly to good works; among
these he organized several years ago large cass on
colored people, which he taught sabbath afternoons
up TO the week before his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31
MEETINGS AND EMBELLISHMENTS.

The one thou ana stated communication OF Kane
Lodge Of Free Masons will take place at Masonic
Hall on Tuesday evening After the regular order Of
business has cen completed Past Grand Master j. Ed.
waid Slmnons the senior past master OF the lodge, Will
introduced
The annual meeting and election Of officers of the
American Museum Of Natural History Wednesday
evening April II.
Dr.. samuel Lockwood will address the Microscopeal
Society on Some Phenomena IN the Shedding OF Cucle
by Reptiles ~ No VI Madson.ayc.. Friday evening.
April :.
At tho meeting OF the Tor"y Botanical Club oil
Apnl II. Mt Hamilton Hall. Columbia College Byron
D. IIai,t,d Will give illustrated lecture on Some Re-
suits with Fugclacs John X. Small will give talk
on Further Notes American Species OF PolyGonum,"
and A. a, Heller will talk OIL The United States Dc.
partncnt OF Agriculture Expedition Idaho In 1892"
A meeting OF the Academy Of Sciences will be held
IN Hamilton T,ll, Columbia College, Monday evening
vhcn Professor William Hallock will read a paper on
Invest cation OF the Temperature Of the Earths Crust.
ard Professor T. II. Stafford will read paper on The
Construction Of q Catalogue Of standard Polar Stars
Dr. G. 5. Allen will read paper on ilow 70 Handle
Poisonous Snake" tho meeting OF the Linnaean So.
ciety at the Museum OF Natural History, April D.
A popular meeting In the interest OF home missions
vii. BE- held In the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
at Finh.a,e and Fifty.lh.st. Monday evening The
Rev Dr. William c. Roberts Will preside. and addresses
VIII be delivered by the Rev. Dr.. John Hall on the
general work Of missions; the Rev. DR.. George j..
bpining on the Indian work the Rev. Dr. Sheldon
Jackson on Alaska. and the Rev. d. Stuart Dodge.
the work among the mountain whites OF the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31

ury, and the present is but one instance oil pohcy
which is permanent.
Why should nc submit to it Sir Charles Rus
ssll has given some Of the reasons-the honor OF
being Attorney General. for one 1t might seem
dearly purchased by the sacrifice OF S2O,ooo or
$50, 900 year. The opinion of some Of his most
eminent colleagues, Sir Henry James. Sir Horace
Davey, and others. is another reason Most potent
Of all. imagine is his devotion TO MIR. Gladstone
and his LOYALTY 70 him-a reason honorable to both
Of them Whether Mr.. Gladstone need have felt IL
a duty to levy this great fine on his Attorney
General for the privilege of being Acknowledgement.
is another question. Not every great lawyer
in great practice, not every Hader OF the
bar. will take so ohivalrous view OF his duties
ss Sir Charles Russell does. He has himself fore
told the probable effect Of this new economy. Inc
leaders Of the bar will no longer care TO accept
Office as Attorney General, or as SolictorCenera
The Government and the public, II they persist
In policy of thrift, will have to be content with
the services OF second-rate men. w. W. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31

don which should be among the properties" OF an
amateur photographer. and which will prove very
ecacous In giving clear white tint to the skn, IS
kind OF white liquid cosmetic. much used by
actresses the stage. II 10 simply little oxide OF
zinc mixed With gycerns and thInned With . litfio
rosewater until Of creamy consistency. This ap'
pied to tho face with u bit Of sponge quite ehaces
all freckes and other blemishes In the photograph
To work up" negative. all that Is required is
No. II Fabers pencil, little Chinese white, very
fine brush and vast amount OF practice. BY gentle
suppng with the point OF the pencil the brush all
facia b.emshes may be removed. crooked noses may
be made straight, and lines or wrinkles eliminated
certain fashionable photographer owes much Of his
success to his sklfnl manipulation OF The pencil
Is quite ready to appropriate the worked-up picture
as an exact likeness "becauss II Is n photograph"
Most OF the fashionable photographers OF the day have
made their reputation by their daring aatery, ane OF
them having the cleverness TO slice on his
customers figures and make them as slender as they
believe themselves to be. They receive the picture
complacenty, firmly believing that the camera always
tells the truth,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31
COLONEL THOMAS p I. GODDARD.

Providence. Il. l., March 30. Colonel Thomas P. /.
Goddard, a member Of the Arm OF Goddard Brothers,
rotton manufacturers In tie Blackstone Valley and
owners Of factories and extensive business Interests
in cisetts and other states, died this morning,
aged sixty. five lie was born In Providence, ana on
his mothers side descendant Of Thomas Poynton
ives the founder OF the wcll.known Ives family OF
Rhode Island. Ills paernal grandfather was william
Goddard. whom benjamin Franklin. when Postmaster
General. appointed Surveyor Of Post Roads and Con-
rocr OF the Postorice Ills father, William Giles
Goddard, was for many years professor In Brown
University. The firm OF Goddard Brothers Is one OF
large capital and It's business ard investments have
given Il corrections all tue world. Mr. Goddard
has given literally TO various local charitable and edu
caona Institutions. lie was one OF the founders OF
the Rhode Island Hospital and Of the Butler Hospital
for the Insane, Fellow OF Brown University
from which lie was graduated in l348;
director liz several banks and insurance companies
vestryman In the Episcopal Church and member OF
the Standing Committee OF the Rhode Island Diocese:
and had served delegate to the General Episcopal
Convention In 1858 he married Ann Ehzaberh
daughter Of Willism and sarah Fearing, OF New-iorA
WHO survives him. lie had no children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31
NATIONAL CONSERVATORY PRIZES.

concert of an unusual kind In America though II Is
common enough In the musical centres OF Europe
took place last night at the Madison Square Uardei
Concert Hall Something over year ago the National
Conservatory OF Music in order signalize the ADVENT
of Dr. Dvorak as Its director. instituted compet'
ton for prizes In half dozen departments Of
musical composition and of dramatic literature
Altogether $4,000 was be distributed 10 prize-takers
.s follows For the best grand comic opera (0pera
comioue) words and music. $1,000; for Tie oes'
ubretto for grand comic opera topera comique),
$500. for the best symphony. $500 for the best
orstoro $500: for the best suite or cantata. $500
for tie best piano violin concerto. @2Oo
The decisions were to have been announced last
October but circumstances compelled postponemeht
night four OF the successful works performed
and the prizes awarded A note printed on the pro-
pram me announced that the number Of brettOs sent
In for examination was so large That The result
would have to be deferred until some unspecincd
date between March 80 and June 1. and farther that
Gin consequence OF misappreheDson as TO the scope
of the opera prize II has beer determined 10 make II
t),e object Of competition In next years concours
The successful works performed last night were
aRurals symphony by Henry Schoenefed' piano.
forte concerto By Joshua PhiIpen suite LOT srhe
orchestra by Frederick Euard, and canta'a, " Inc
Dream King and His Love- for orchestra, tcnor 500
and chorus by Horatio W. Parker. OF New-iork. Inc
audience that gathered to lear these works was lary
AZ musicians of note, among whom were Aaver
scharwenka, William Mason. Victor Herbert, Bruno
Oscar Klein. Walter Pezet. Camilla Cfso. Maud
Powell Carl Walter Carl Faeten and C. l.. Capen' the
last two gentlemen visitors from Boston OF the prize
takers Messrs. Phppen and Billiard are BOSTON
men, Mr. Schoenefed halls from Chicago and Mr. Par
ker is resident Of New-lork. though he Is OIL
ew-England birth ana will make Boston his home
sfer the first OF May. The pianofOrte concerto was
nlaycd by Mr. Fhppen, and conducted by DR.. Dvorak
The other works were conducted by their respective
composers. The orchestra consisted Of fifty men
chiefly Mr.. seidls musicians the chorus ina, par r,
fIcipated In the cantaa was composed OF suuen'S vi
The conservatory to the number OF about hty Inc
solo tenor was Mr.. Arthur u. Adamini, also OF the
conservatory. Circumstances do not permit OF sue d
a discussion the occasion deserves Of the compost,
fions at this time that must be postponed until
more time and space are at the disposal OF the re-
viewer. The juries that passed upon the successful
works were constituted follows: symphony suite
and concerto, DR.. DvOrak. Asger liamerlk: Rafael
Jo,effy John X. Paine and Xaver Scharwenka can
ia,a DR. pvorak. Dudley Buck. William W. Gilc1rist.
D. j. Lang and William L. Tomlns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-31

Here is a quaint bonnet which recalls tie tall lace
beadgear Of Queen Anne's day. II Is black. and has
Il fan Of lace placed NJ Tie bac With Jet ornaments
In front and some small yellow flowers clustered at
the brin. This vide crcyn'lihe effect l. attained IL
modified form on other small black bonne's BY branch
Ing trembling sprays o, Jet WounteI on flexible wires
One pIquant shape has queer lttle pointed crown
which sometimes OF straw and sometimes Of braided
gold. The trimming Is usually Of lace and flowers
In this model the pointed crown 10 made more than
commonly distinctive by an sIgrete ut the apex.
Another queer effect for the centre o! tue crown Of
lat Il q sun branch Of ribbon loops growing up INTO
the air and sprinsng from crowh OF le'.
A particularly pretty trimming for hats and bon
nets this season Is the chmped velvet which Is formed
into knots bows and Representatives curled round
into the form Of dainty flower. When the velvet Is
In tie mlroIr shades TIE effect IL specially charming