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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29
SHERIFF SALE.


First Justioe Court, Parish Of Graut. Lou
isiana, No. 43a.
w. A. Jones VI. Jasper Blair and W.. N.
Futrell.
By virtue of writ of q. IA. Issued out
of the First Justic court If Grant parish
and 10 me directed in the above entitled
suits, have seized and will offer for sale
at the front door Of the court house in Col
fax La, on
SATURDAY. January 26. 1885,
the following described property. siesed
a. the property of the defendant viz:
Sc fofN Z sec 81. T z. North, Range
2 w. containing 20 acres Of land more or
less.
Terms-cash, with tho benefit Of ap-
praisement. G.. d. KEMP,
Sheriff Of Grant Parish.
Celfsa, La. Dec, 20, 1894.
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Bucklen's Arnics eslve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblain,
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Price CSC per Mx, ut al drug STORES.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mr.. J. FL. McNeely has been
having a "hog killing time" OF it
this week, and ss usual he did not
forget his neighbors, and the
CHRONICLE was remembered with
liberal supply of spare ribs and
backbone.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Why any great big yearling of a
boy should imagine it to be either
smart or funny to 60 to churchsor
any peccable assembly and misbe-
have, We cannot imagine. Don't
do it, boys: it is neither manly nor
brave, bat on the contrary coward
" and contemplate. and will cause
YOU to b .haspissd by all decent
peeple.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29
CONSTABLE SALE.

First Justice Court. Rssish, Of Grant. Lou
isiana.
A. A.. Dean W. Levi Nelson.
By virtue Of writ Of a. fl. issned ont
of the First Justice court Of Grant parish
and TO me directed in the above entitled
suit. have seized and will offer fol sale
at the front door of the First Justice
court. near Paramount. La, on
SATURDAY. January IS, 1885.
the following described property. seized
- the property Of the defendant Viz:
One wagon. One COW and calf.
Two old plows.
Terms-Cash, with benefit Of apprais'
ment. h. G.. WHITE,
Collar. La. Dec. 27. Constable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mrs. G. P. Meyers and Miss Eva
Mccain have our thanks for a COM
plimentary ticket to the editor and
family to their Recital" in Mont
gomery, on the night of Dec. 28th.
We regret that a press of business
prevented our attendance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29
SUCCESSION SALE.

Fourth Judicial District Cont, Parish Of
Grant, La.
Succession Of James Braslen. deceased
By virtue OF commission to cell. is
sued out OF the 4th Fourth Judicial Dis
trict Court OF Grant parish, La.. and to
me directed. will offer. on
MONDAY Jar. q, 1895,
for sale ut thu Isle residence Of Janes Bra
den. deceased, In ward three. In Grant
parish, Ia, within the legal hours pro-
scsibed BY Law for Judicial sales on = credit
of twelve months secured By bond with
good and solvent scusity.
The following described property belong
ing to the successivu Of Jxmss Braden, do
ceasod:
Ab.ut 10 gallons wine.
The sOuth east quars-r III tho north esae
qnater section twenty six aid III IL 8. ~
On south side Of Big ''reek and al Of the
west half of the north west qnsrtrr OF sec.
IS. GA south aide Of Big s'reek cpntainina
in the are ate xix' y Acres moro - lsss ant
being In township soven n"rth 81 range
one west.
The raid property having been altsresl
| for cash fs,r ~ 0-thirsis cf Appraised value
on the fifteenth day Of December, 1874. and
the same failing to ae.l
Terms Of sale-SOld &, tho highest bid
| der on twelve months B. n !. purchns rs Il
furnish gsvd aud solvent sscuriiy, snd pay
| all register, d cost in cash.
JAMES C. WARD.
| Dec. II, 1894. Admiuist stor.
1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mr.. Adam Canadian, of Robe
line, spent Christmas tide in Colfaz
With relatives and friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

On Christmas night a blizzard
began to blow from the north, and
by Thursday morning everything
was frozen in regular black freeze,
the weather being by far the sever
est of the season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Master Andrew LeSage, who
cane homo Christmas Eve in time
for the Christmas festivities,
will 90 back to the Natchitoches
Normal school next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mr.. e. L. Stuckey was . visitor
to Colfax during the Christmas
HOLIDAYS. He informs Us that he
expects to have employment with
Dr.. F. N. Brian, of Boyce, during
thu ensuing year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29
Notice of Abandonment.
u. 8. LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La,

NoveWOor 1os 1oo1.
Complaint having been entered ut this
Once by Peter G. Thompson against
Mary johnson for abandoning her Home
stead Entry No. l4052, dated July q. 1892,
upon the east half OF the northeast quart.
or, section q, township Z north, range ]
east, La. meridian, in Grant parish, La
with : view TO the cancellation OF SAID
Entry, the said parties are hereby sum;
moned to appear at this ONCE on the I'd
day of January, 1895, at IL O'Clock M,
to respond and furnish testimony con-
cerning said alleged abandonment.
CHARID P. JozxuroN, Reov's
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mr.. Bluch LeSege, OF Baton
Rouge, brother of Mr.. J. V. Le-
Sage, of this place, spent two or
three days in Colfax, including
Christmas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

We return thanks to Mr.. Lau-
renee Mccain for complimentary
ticket to the Black Diamond Minis
trel entertainment in Montgomery
on the 18th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Our genial friend Mr.. J. 9.
Goulden, of Alexandria, arrived in
Colfax on yesterday, and will re-
main over until next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mrs. W. L. Richardson, accom-
panied by her two sons. Robert
and Amos, left for q visit to Alex
sndria on Christmas day, to be gone
a week or more.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Major II. V. Mccain passed
through Colfax on the 26th, on his
way to New Orleans, to settle up
business affairs for the old year,
md arrange for another season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Chas. n. Wallace, . colored man
living on Meredith plantation. made
M a present of q mess of green
English peas, on the day after
Christmas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Prot. Paul has given his pupil
a holiday from Dec. 10th unit
Jan. 7th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

FoR SALE. $50 barrels OF eal
corn, o. Is cents per barrel.
Apply to J. H. McNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Sheriff Kemp has been out at
Pollock this week, for the conven-
fence of parties who desire to pay
their taxes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Two hundred and City barrels OF
ear corn for sale at Is cents per
barrel, by J. II. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29
Special Notice.

I hereby announce that l buy Lint
Cotton from one pound up to q bale,
buy Seed Cotton from wheebarrow
load up to a wagon load. bny Pei
tries OF all kinds, beeswax, and all kinds
Of Country Produce.
]. w. JOHNSTON,
Sept. %, 1894. Bagdad. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

Mr.. Will Lacroix has gone on q
vis;t to Natchitoches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

nr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29
HORSES FOR SALE.
''' :'.,. Gk' ''', SAG.
SMITH &HICKMAN

win heep constantly ON hand good 81
sortment OF Kansas and Missouri work
HORSES. Any one wishing to purchase
: Good Animal will miss . bargain by fall
ing to call ON them, ~ they. propose TO
Soil Cheaper than any one else Their
Horses are kept in Good Pastures both in
Grant and Rapiies parishes.
Well appointed Sales Stable IN Royce
sud Horses and men to show them
For any Information address
HEMAN SMITH,
jv2O Royce, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-12-29

They have just received Foil Supply
nj FRESH FAMILY GROCERIES, sea-
sonable DRY GOODS. and General Plan
tatjou Supplies, and have completed ar
rsugements by which their Stock will be
kcpt constantly replenished-
They sell ut rock bottom figures for tho
cash, and invite customers TO call before
purchasing elsswh here. .tas5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15
finanrial
KANSAS PACIFIC
Consolidated BONDS.


fhe Committee has made thorough examination Of
te affairs OF the Trust constituted for the Benefit Of the
Bondholder TIE examination discioses the fact that
which deposited in the Trust have been
taken therefrorn. Remarkable as this statement may
seem Is established by incontrovertibe proof. The
bondhoders should Join In comforting authority the
Committee to contest the legality OF such action II
tbs collateral can be recovered these bonds do not
Of the property belongs to them. We are
advised BY that the proceeds Of these securities
recovered and be made to realize sufficient
pay and discharge the Kansas Pacific Consolidated
bonds at their face As the mortgage upon the
railroad and land grant Ii inadequate. II Is vital 10 the
interest OF the bondholders the diverted col
assets 1t is however. necessary that the action
bondholders should be practically unanimous In
this essential matter The Committee has, therefore de-
dded to accept deposits OF bonds with THE CONT
MENTAL TRUST COMPANY OF NETWORK. and with
the STATE STREET SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST
COMPANY OF BOSTON. until July 20. before adopting
Appropriate measures for compelling restitution 10 the
trust
a srLAs B. BUTCHER,
President OF Hamilton Trust Co.
HENRY n. WHITNEY.
of Kissam whitney & Co.
OTTO T. Barnard.
..t0. President of the Continental Trust Co.
THEODORE W. MYERS.
Ex-Controlier OF the City Of New-York
WILLIAM A. NASH.
President Of the Corn Exchange Bank
nchief Justice CHARLES P. DAILY.
L J. MORRISON.
Counsel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15

FOREIGN COMMERCE AT NETWORK.
IMPORTS OF MERCHANDISE AT NETWORK.
1892 1898 1894
n,x,ooa. .. 81 47s.OOs s2s72s4S si.4so .e2i
General merchandise. 1890 i2s 1851 635 73os.01l
rutal for the week $40 303 1876 S. 1850 s. Bo S32
since January .3os 32 500 34e &c., Dol I'll S3s5IG
IMPORTS OF SPECIE AT NETWORK.
r.. ~. wssk - sl22O5O 81 O0S 53s $40. <40
since January i...-- 7isO9O4 10 24S947 1l6l2. BPS
EXPORTS OF SPECIE AT NETWORK.
r., tho veek s34 900 fp4S.O fI.i1p. 100
Since January IT,. s57 1928 S. 452 $50 So iae 3si
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financial.
TlnantldI.
OFFICE OF THE
REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan
Railway Company.
schermerhorn Building. No. 90 Broadway


New-York City. July o. 1894.
To the BondhoIders Of the Toledo, Ann Ar
bor a North Michigan Railway Company, OF
its various DivfsiOns, 1. e., Grand Trunk
North Michigan. Mount Pleasant Cadillac
and Lake Michigan, and Of the Franktors
& Southeastern Railway Company.
YOa requested deposit your bonds with tho Central
Trust Company OF New-York Wall Street. and to
receive therefor receipt OF said Trust Company b.
its will provide for the delivery OF the
bonds you demand a time within, fifteen days
plan which Is now being pre-
pared by your Committee shall have been ned together
with the agreement reorganization with said Trust
Company and notice OF said Ming published In the New
York daily papers.
Bonds withdrawn under such option within said
period OF fifteen days shall considered being de-
posted under plan and agreement Of re-
organization.
This call deposit bonds Is made before the
pubca~ Of the plan OF reorganization for the purpose
possible preventing any delay between the
time OF the publication OF said plan md the receipt OF
SUFFICIENT number OF bonds enable the reorganization
Hereunder & proceed Immediately.
In the estimation Of the road has been
operated with marked by the receiver and under
his management has been placed in much better condi
has been. and Is capable OF being
operated at less expense than time during Its
history.
by the receiver and thorough examination which your
and permanent Of the road be had,
and they therefore earnestly request that the bondhode.
Company. under the conditions above stated.
GEORGE w' chsIsman'
!. " EnWiRn sIuMoxs, Committee
RR6 oHEET r. Il MHHIMSnnIT }
D. c. TATE Secretary.
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FALL. RIVER Lime

PAll lMUWSh NuN5
DOUBLE SERVICE. Steamers PRISCILLA PURITAN,
PILGRIM and PROVIDENCE in commission. A splendid
orchestra on Zach Leave NewYork from Pier % toid
MOI y r., foot Of Murfay-st. at
$40 u. W.. week days and sundays; for ran fIVenn
direct connecting express due Boston $50
A 81 This steamer touches at Newport Monday morn
ngs only At 3:i5 So,
G,3O IT, NJ week days only for Newport and Fall
River. Newport GOO. Fall River .o a NJ connect
ing wi.h express train iue Boston boo A. NJ ,
For QUAINT Cape COD" "Oll colony Resorts con-
,nlnlnr s Of hotels and boarding houses ana Fali
Line rnte folder send cents III stamps " =
pox 49, New-York.
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New York & New England
Reorganization.

H S6sT6S Jun. Is. 1894
To Deposftors under the Plan of Reor9nni-
sntfon Of Preferred or Common stock of
THE NEW-YORK Il NEW-ENGLAND RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY
The ins'arnent Of he payment required by the
Agreement OF R~organizaton is hereby called. md all
holders certificates OF deposit Of either Preferred or
Common Stock hereby notified that such s,cond In
stnlment. 80 % per share Preferred Stock and
IS % per share Common Stock must he paid or
before July 10. 1884, at the MANHATTAN TRUST COM
PANY No. Nassau Street, New-York city. or the OLD
COLONY TRUST COMPANY. Ames Building. Boston.
Mnss Certificates OF Deposit must be presented at tho
time Of payment order that the same be noted
thereon.
(Signed)
JOHN l. WATERBURY,.
HENRY w. CANNON, ! Committee.
r. JEFFERSON COOLIDGE, Jr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15

NEw.YoRK July :. 1901
To the Holders of
Reorganization Certificates or Receipts
for Common stock of the RICHMOND
WEST POINT TERMINAL RAILWAY
WAREHOUSE COMPANY, under agreement
and plan OF reorganization of said COM
pany and Subordinate Companies dated
May I, 1893; amended February 20.
1894.
Pursuant n the pro, Of said agreemcn, and plan
a payment Il TWO DOLLARS AID FIFTY CENTS
80 5O PER SHARE the balance of the assessment
On Common Stock ne RICHMOND q WEST POINT
TERMINAL RAILWAY WAREHOUSE COMPANY. Is
hereby called for payable IN" once ~ DRExEL
MORGAN co, % Wall street New-York. on or before
July 81 1904
All holders Of decentralization certificates receipts for
such notified 10 the amount due under this
call On or before mentioned Their certificates or
receipts MUST prc-cn,ei at tim. 4 payment 70 that
such payment may be indorsed thereon.
c.. H. COsTER.
GEORGE sHERMAv. : Committee.
ANTHONY }. THOMAs.)
NETWORK July :. 1894
To the Holders OF
Reorganization Certificates or Receipts
for First Preferred. Second Preferred. and
Common stock of the EAST TENNESSEE.
VIRGINIA GEORGIA RAILWAY COM
PANY. under agreement md plan Of rc"r-
Ennixntion of the Richmond West Point
Terminal Railway and Warehouse Conn
pany and It's subordinate companf-s. sated
May I, IS03. .ss amended Feb. 20. Isoa
Pursuant The I-uv:s1n- q snid agreement ard plan
a payment ~
- cents PEP share On Frsi Preferred SioeN-
81 30 per second Preferred STICK.
81 % per share Common stock.
being assessment Stock - ~" EAST
TENNESSEE. VIRGINIA 4 GEORGIA RAILWAY COM
rANY hereby called 'or and payable AT The once o'
DREXEi.. MORGAN co. - Wall street. New York. on
Q Lefore July -. is9t
hold~rr reorganization certificates or er"ip' fo'
any notified The amount due under
tai. call before the date mentioned Their e'fuh'
cato. or receipt, MUST bs presented time Of payment,
~ that such payment mav b. Endorsed thereon
{. ~. COSTER
GEORGE SHERMAN. Committee.
ANTHONY J. THOMAS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15
TO THE HOLDERS or
THE ATLANTIC 4 PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY FOUR PER CENT.
GUARANTEED TRUST GOLD BONDS.

Default having been rnnde by the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad Co.. and also BY the Guarhnior,. the Atchson
Topeka and sanin Re Railroad Company and the ~
Louis San Francisco Railroad Company. In the
Of the due upon your bonds January l',
1894 and the Reorganization Committee o The Atchson
Company having recently promulgated piln IN when
provision your bonds IL made II ~ 81 the u'nf ~
that concerted action should Dc taken NJ once
for the protection ~ your inter@ss
The undersigned have at the request Of more than
IS 800 Of the said bonds consented 10 act a. Com
with the foreign Committees AZ
Frnnkfor and Amsterdam 10 protect and promote the
An agreement looking your protection has been pre-
pared and r. ready Tor your inspection at The
btnte Trust Company. 10 wail-.t.. New York city.
and the shnwmat National Bank 81 DOston.
To insure an effective concert u action you are
oues,ed 20 deposit your bonds with the said Trust Com
bany on Bank AZ speedily possible. and upon such
deposit temporary viii Re issued eNchanseabl for
eng, certificates the lie
pared carly application viii he made 10 list the said
Certificates o tho New-York Stock Exchange
Uonhhoderr who not agree 10 such plan the
Committee may hereafter present may, subject 20 the
terms Of the bondhod"rs' agreement. withdraw their
bonds from deposit
Dated New York. July 18Th 1891
FRANCis T. hangs. Chairman
j. e.. MCCULLOUGH.
OTTO r. Barnard
Prcsiden, Continental Trus, Company.
G. J. WETZLAR
lof j. -. Prohst n Coz.
WILLIAM BAssET
(of Boston,. Committee.
sTETsON. TRACY. JENNINGS RUSSELL,
81
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OFFICE OF THE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE,
80 BROADWAY. NEW YORK CITY July 10TH 1904
To the Dondholders md Stockholders of the
Union Pacific Railway Company and of
other Companies comprised in the Union
Pacific System,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15

HORIZONS cE-CEEAM's THE OLD standard re-
IL liable Ieecresms always pure rich and hnatnfui:
aad will other Depots 300 lh-avc. sos 9th
ave- 302 Columbus ave. and 1+2 West 125th-st
The morning call., 1894-11-25

Railroad employees all believe in Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup. the old standby.
The morning call., 1894-11-25

THE SPINNING-WHEEL CALENDAR
One OF the most artistic calendars for the
coming wear is entitled "The Spint ing
Wheel" The pictures are fac-simies of
water-color designs by E. Percy Moran.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes Com
paay. For sale by A. NJ. Robertson. Post
street,
The morning call., 1894-11-25
For Holiday Presents.

SONGS OF SEvEN.-This reprint of Jean
IngeIow's Songs of Seven" is one of the
series of Masterpieces of Prose and
Verse;" which is a collection of some of
the most successful aud best loved
works of various authors, The pub
fishers have aimed to make the volume
as exquisite and perfect In form as pos
sible; every lover OF books will agree tn at
they have been succe>sful. The illustra-
tons in the "SoDgs of Seven" are the
creation of Kirk Este and worthlv en-
bellish the words of the poet. New York
Frederick A. Stokes Company. For sale
By William Doxey.]
THE DAY DREAM.-This reproduction
from Tennyson is another of the Master
pieces" collection. The illustrations are
The morning call., 1894-11-25

done by w. ST. John Harper. and are
worthy addition to the many pictures of
the Sleeping Beauty and the Prince" as
all will acknow ledge who are familiar with
the wondrous metamOrDnose when fol-
lowed that scene in the Sleeping
Palace" when a kiss was implanted on
the maiden's lips that called her back to
life and love and bid her say:
I'd sleep another hundred years,
The morning call., 1894-11-25

New York: Frederick A. Stokes Com
pany. For sale by John n. PhlaD, Suffer
street.
The morning call., 1894-11-25

RHYMES AND STORIES. One of the
most appropriate and welcome gifts for
the young folks may be found In 'Rhymes
and Stories of the Olden Time" The let
ter-press is enriched by numerous full
page color plates after paintings BY E.
Perlv Moran. The stories and verses are
by Elizabeth S. Tucker, who also con-
tributes artistic borders and other designs,
which tend 10 add to the beauty OF the
pages. New York: Frederick A. Stokes
Company. For sale by A. Nj. Robertson,
Post street.
The morning call., 1894-11-25

L HE BOYS OWN GUIDE TO FISHING,
TACKLE MAKING AND FISH BREEDING
A great book for boys, this. Think of how
much pleasure such a volume can give 10
the average boy. II contains just the in
form alton the youth who has a taste for
fishing needs, and it is told in an entertain
ng way. The author, john Harrington
KeeDe, is an intelligent and a practical
fisherman, ana thoroughly qualified to i'm
part information on the subject. His
style is attractive. and the directions are
given in such a plain manner as to be
easily comprehended. TBoSton: Lee &
Shepard. For sale by William Doxey
THE LOST ARMY.-Colonel Thomas w.
Knox has just had published work that
all boys who have a taste for adventure
will be eager to possess. In it he details,
in his best style, the adventures of two
patriotic lads, who. at the breaking out of
the War OF the Rebellion, offered their
services to their country, but being too
young o enlist were permitted to follow
the Union troops and make themselves
useful, at the outset. by driving Govern
ment mules They gradually became of
greater use TO the army, and what they
did, their cap ure by the enemy and es-
capes is entertaining reading. New York
The Merriam Company. For sale by Payoi.
Upham 81 Co..
OF SUCH Is THE KINGDoM.-A dainty
specimen OF the publishers art this, the
outward form being expressive of the
delicate verse within. The frontispiece. a
charming group of child faces, sets off the
book and gives the keynote to most of the
poems-inD 0cence, purity and simplicity
The lyric that gives the title to the book is
the best one of the whole collection.
t. a Of ha
idea that Mrs. Browning embodied in
the "Cry of the Children" Under the
heading Poems of Sorrow" are lyrics
that will appeal to many sad
heart, for the gentle spirit they breathe is
full of consolation. The most finished