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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
PRESIDENTS ACCUMULATION.
It is in Regard to the New Rules of Road at
 Sea,

Washington, Feb. 25.-The president has issued a proclamation postpon- ing the effect of the new rules of the road at sea, until some future date, in accordance with the act of congress ap- proved on Saturday, In the proclama- ton it is stated that this action is taken at the request of Great Britain. In the Pacific coast pilot chart issued to-day by the naval hydrographic board the following notice is conspicuously print ed
 Owing to a request from the British government an effort has been made to defer the putting into effect the new rules of the road which had been fixed for March 1, 1895. At the time this pilot chart goes to press a bill for ac- complaining this purpose has passed both houses of congress. It is highly probable that the date will be deferred and mariners are cautioned to consult the daily press for further particulars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
SHE IS ALL FITTED oUT.
It is Probable That the Minneapolis win
 Sail To-day.

Newport, R. T., Feb. 25-The inspec- tion of United States steamship Minne- apolis was completed this afternoon when two Whitehead tornedoes were fired for criticism by the inspecting board. The ship and crew are reported to have been found in proper condition and the ship will proceed to join Ad- miral Meade's squadron as soon as re- leased. It is probable that she will sail tomorrow, as she is coaled and prepared for the journey.
 To-day a new head for the Whitehead torpedo, which last week was battered. by contact with the breakwater, was put on board, thus completing the out fit. Providing the ship sails to-mor- row she should join the rest of the squadron at Trinidad, at which post they should be on March z.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
AMERICAN CATTLE DEBARRED.
France Takes Action in Conjunction With
 Germany.

Washington Feb. 25.-The United Press cable dispatch from Paris an- nouncing that France had been per- suaded to join Germany in the retailia- tory interdiction of the importation of American meats is confirmed by this dispatch received to-day from the em-, bassy in Paris:
 Paris, Feb. 25. "A decree Of the niin- ister of agriculture published this morn ing forbids the importation into France, until furthers orders, of cattle coming from the United States. Cattle shipped before February 24 will be ad- mitted under certain restrictions.
 (Signed) VIGNAUD.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Ponnlar MT. Ynn Ruren.

Among the speakers at the Dorscht lodge celebration on Sunday night was William H. Van Buren, the well known and genial manager of the Hyperion, and lieutenant under MT. Bunnell. Dur ing his speech he was repeatedly ap- plauded and afterwards he was present- ed with beautiful boquet of flowers. The many friends of the genial Wan" were delighted with his speech-making powers. and in the near future they are to tender him complimentary banquet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
RnnkinR Reneiver,s Handa.

Lake City, Minn., Feb. 25-The Mer- chants bank of this city is closed and in charge of the public examiner Pro- ceedings have been taken to annul it's charter, and a receiver has been ap- pointed No statement has yet been given out as to the assets and liabilities or as to the cause of the failure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Fears of q Revolution.

Havana Feb. 25-The apprehensions of a revolution are increasing. The governor general has put in effect the public order law throughout the island. This law provides for the immediate punishment of anybody taken in a seditious act Some twenty-four men have defied the authorities and called for rebel recruits at Ybarra, near Man agas, and trouble is reported also from Guanatamo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
m rxamine Boston,s Finances.

Boston, Feb. 25.-Mayor Curtis sent in to the board of aldermen this even ing the names of three commissioners who are to examine into the finances of the city. They are Messrs. Henry Parkman, John D. w. Joy and Charles H. Cole.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Finest Dam in the Country.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 25.-The con tract for the great dam at Holyoke which Is to be one of the largest and finest in the. country was awarded to- day by the Water Power company to the Fruin- Baurbrck, Construction com pany and Henry S. Hopkins of St.sLouis. The terms of the contract have not been given out. cs
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
To proolni,n Martial Law.

Madrid, Feb. 25.-A special cabinet slider Cuban affairs. The minister of colonies, Senor Abarzuza, announced that he had authorized the governor general of Cuba to proclaim mertial law so as to check the brigandage which the Cuban secessionists, prompted by Cuban refugees in America and by agi- tators on the island, were carrying on for political purposes
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
seoreti H Well Earned Victory.

Boston, Feb. 25.-Dick o'Brien, the Lewiston middleweight, scored well earned victory over Ed Binney in four teen rounds at the meeting of the Charlesbank Athletic club in Bumstead hall this evening. Binney proved, to the satisfaction of the 800 members present, that his heart is all right and doubts as to his gameness are re moved
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
INSTANTLY KILLED.
A Well Known Farmer Killed by Falling
 

Irees
 Hotchkissville, Feb. 25.-Ashbel P. Gibson, a farmer we'll known in this vicinity, was instantly. killed this after noon in the woods near his home in Woodbury. He was engaged in cut ting down trees, and one of them unex- pectedly fell over pinnIng Gibson be- meath the trunk. Death was instanta- neous. He was seventy years of age. and leaves a widow and three children. The body of the farmer was found un- der the trunk of the tree late this af- ternoon by a farm hand who was sent out to ascertain the cause of Gibson's delay in coming home, and found him laying on the ground with the trunk of the tree across his chest. Medical Examiner Ketchum of Woodbury made an investigation and decided that Gib- sons death was accidental.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
VIII Nnt Give a Henrinr.

Washington, Feb. 25.-While the house committee on rules have not positively stated that they will not give day for the consideration of the Pacific railway bill it is under stood they will not do so. The com mittee decided to-day to set aside to- morrow for consideration of bills from the labor committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Inf1nenzn in Germany.

London, Feb. 25.-The Daily News correspondent in Berlin says that the influenza is spreading rapidly there and already has more victims than at any other time since 1889. The majority of the sufferers are adults. Serious lung diseases have followed the influen- ga in many cases.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Death of a New Haven Man.

Groton, Feb, 25,-John De Forest, who had been an inmate of the Odd Fellows Home since last May, died this evening at the home of gastric fever. He was seventy-one years of age and was member of Quinnipiac lodge, I. o. O.. F., of New Haven. That lodge will take charge of the remains.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Genree schrode Insane.

Boston. Feb. 25.-George Schrode, one of the acrobats belonging to Hanlon's theatrical company, was found early yesterday morning in front of the Bos- ton theater attempting to enter. Upon being accosted it was found he was in- sane. He is well known to theater-go- CTS all over the land and is one of four brothers who have won fame in their posturing acts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Arrest of an old Thief.

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.- George H. Proc- tor, alias L. E. Fessenden. aged fifty. was arrested here tonight on informa- tion of the authorities of Bowdoinham. Me, on the charge of forgery. Proctor is an old thief and has been arrested twice for robbing banks. He has spent great part of his life in jail and has made several escapes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Qualified For Prom ntinn.

Washington, Feb. 25.-A board con- sisting of Rear Admirals Greer, Walker, and Brown met at the navy depart ment to-day and qualified Commodore Kirkland, now commanding the Euro pean station, for promotion to the va cancy in the rear admiral's grade, which will be caused by Admiral Greer's retirement February 2S.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
I,nnrisnned in the Mine.

London, Feb 25.-The cages eollided in the shaft of the Wildwood colliery at Normanton, near Leeds, to-day. The shaft was damaged so badly that it has been impossible to bring up any of the 300 miners who were below at the time of the accident. Much anxiety is felt for their safety.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
TIME IS ExTEyDED.
The New Czar Gives the Foreigners Ten
 Years More Grace.

London, Feb. 25.-The Daily News correspondent in odessa says:
 The period of grace attaching to Alexander YIIs ukase of 1892 forbid ding foreigners to possess freehold and leasehold property in certain districts of Vollynia, has expired and thirty-five farmers, chiefly Germans and Czecks in addition to their families, were thereby appropriated. Nicholas IL, however, has ordered that the period of grace be extended ten years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
JUDGE BATES REMoV4I.
"A Committee of Lawyers to Visit the Presi-
 dent in His Behalf

Washington, Feb. 25.-Much feeling is expressed in this city over the removal of Judge Bates from the patent office, and d committee of lawyers have an- nounced their intention of visiting the president and requesting him to send the judges resignation back to him. If this should be done Judge Bates has in- formed his friends that he would ac- cept his reinstatement with pleasure. There is no precedent for such a course as Commissioner Seymour has taken, and it is believed that if all the facts had been before the president he would not have approved the removal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
nrowned nn th Yorace.

London, Feb. 25.-Captain Stewart of the British steamer Duchess of Rox- burgh which arrived at Liverpool from Galveston, yesterday, was drowned dur ing the voyage
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Medical Students Deharred.

Williamstown, Mass, Feb 25.-It was agreed at mass meet ing of students tonight that Dart mouth medical students should be de- barred from participation in champion ship games.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Result of an o.d Tend.

Marshall, N. C.. Feb. 25.--In fight at Shelton last night Everett Shelton was shot and mortally wounded by James Stanton, and Boss stanton was shot and killed by Baxter shelton. The affray is the result of an old feud.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Died In the Trance.

watertown, Conn, Feb. 25-Mrs. Tanning, the woman who had been in trance for several days at the home of her daughter Mrs. Sepples, died this afternoon. She was seventy seven years of age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
All Spectators Escaped.

Paris, Feb. 26.-The Casino de Paris, a large music hall at No. 10 Rue Blanche, caught fire shortly before mid night and burned rapidly. All the spectators escaped Only the walls were standing at 2 o'clock this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
Cobure Opposed to Bismarck.

Berlin, Feb. 25.-Coburg is the only city in the empire that has declined to celebrate Bismarcks birthday. The municipal council voted down a propo- sition to observe the day officially
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
I.nnise Michel Very Ill.

London, Feb. 25.-Louise Michel, the anarchist agitator, has been i'll for several days. She. is not expected to recover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-26
rhnnsands We're Slain.

Rome, Feb. 25,-The Tribune says to- day: The recent expedition which King Menelek sent against the Gala tribes in South Abyssinia slew 10000 tribesmen and captured 15,OO0.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14

Prof. G. G. Harris, formerly
principal of the Montgomery High
School, is reported to have commit
ted suicide last week at New Iberia,
where he had charge of flourish
ing school. He had been drinking
heavily, and it is surmised that re-
morse caused him to drown himself
in the bayou, a part of his clothes
having been found on the banks OF
the stream.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
No Conspiracy.

The following pertinent remarks
from the Houston Post, of Aug. %,
is a plain business statement of a
matter that great many political
trimmers are seeking to make CAPT.
tai out of, in the hope that popular
ignorance may be SO worked upon
as to land themselves in Office:
In reply, The Post would state
that there is no such conspiracy.
No one wants gold except for some
use or other, and it is not obtained
from the United States treasury or
elsewhere except for such use. At
times in every season the rate of
foreign exchange is SO high that it
pays to ship the actual gold instead
Of buying exchange. In such cases
business men procure the gold
where they can, and under present
conditions they can get together
United States demand notes and
present them to the treasury and
obtain gold. It is not silver they
need in the transaction, but gold
which is the only international
money--and to offer them silver
would be like Offering them lead or
copper-because they have not the
use for them. In the particular
instance it would be like a dry
goods merchant offering a man
domestic who wants bolt of calico
1t might be just as good-but the
customer wants the calico and moi
the domestic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14

The Times-Democrat compla-
Gently remarks that It's suggestion
of Democratic primaries, at which
everybody can vote independent of
party utilization, is generally In
dorsed by the Democrats of Louis
lana. Great scott! have the edi-
tors of that paper gone wild? We
have yet to see a single Democrat
ic paper in the State that has en-
dorsed the scheme.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
ssFirst Bale for Rapides."

As usual, Rapides got her two
first bales of cotton from Grant
parish this year. One from Mr..
John Randolph, of Paramount, ward
one, and the other from Mile
Gains, of Hadnot, ward two. Both
bales were from Grant parish, but
Town Talk puts its announcement
under the above misleading head.
Why don't you tote fair, Mack.
Grant beats Rapides about ten days
for early cotton every season, but
you have never yet said first bale
for Grant,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
The Sound Money League of
Louisiana.

Louisiana,
having established its headquarters at
No. 16 Caller court, No, 137 Carondelet
street, New Orleans, invites correspond
ence from persons throughout this state
who favor correct principles of finance.
The immediate object of the league is
the formation of associate leagues in
each parish SO that by the distribution Of
literature and by public addresses from
the best speakers a campaign Of educa.
ton may be inaugurated and every voter
may have the opportunity of informing
himself as to the correctness of the pc
litical and financial discussions now &C.
cupying so great share of public at
tention.
Correspondence is solicited from edi
tors holding sound money views, with 9
view to enlisting the active support o.
their papers. Address all communica
tions to the Sound Money League d
Louisiana, No. 16 Caller court, New Or
leans, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
Tournament and Ball.
MOST PERFECT MADE

The young ladies and gentlemen Of
Colfax will entertain any number of
friends and visitors on Friday, October
4th, 1895, both during the day and at
night. The day will open with match
game of base ball. next shooting match
and in the afternoon tournament, fol-
lowed by slow mule race, will close tho
days entertainment. The victors in the
base ball game will wear special decora-
tons at the ball at night. The victor in
the slow mule race will capture the
purse. The victor in the tournament
will win a fine saddle and crown the
Queen of the ball. At p. m. the theat-
rical performance begins. The play, "Un-
der the Laurels," will be rendered by the
Colfax Dramatic Club, who have been
working for the last two months on the
play. First class music has been engag-
ed. At IL o'clock the sailors BALI will
commence, and continue throughout the
night. All dancers expected to wear
Sailor Costumes. A half dozen commit
tees have charge of the different pro-
grammes, and are sparing no efforts to
make 1t success. Entrance to the the
atrical fifty cents. Proceeds to go to the
unfinished Catholic churh at Colfax.
No reserve seats, first come, first served .
unless taken up in advance. Ball free
Refreshmenti and toilet room convenient.
To every one is extended hearty well
come. Respectfully,
w. L. SHAcKELFoRD.
WIN. LACRoIx,
o. N. O. WATTS,
JNo. A. WILLIAMS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14

Mrs. E. E. Davis, of San Miguel, Cal.
says: II am trying in measure to re-
pay the manufacturers of Chambelain's
Cough Remedy for, the great good their
remedy has done me. For years / was a
constant sufferer from weak lungs and
bronchial asthma. MY rest at night was
disturbed by hacking cough, 80 that l
felt miserable the greater part of the
time. Many remedies recommended by
friends were tried, none of which proved
suitable to my cas. / did not expert
ence any beneficial results until / began
taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
After two bottles of the large size have
been used ! am pleased to state, my
health is better than it has been for
years. The soreness has left my lungs
and chest and l can breathe easily. 1t
has done me SO much good that want
all who are suffering from lung troubles,
as was, to give it trial" For sale by
j. H. McNeely, Colfax, DR.. j. v. Bon
nette & Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
B. TURNER
DEALER IN
General Merchandise
Pimevil1e. La.

KluctbhuCs At9s
Has Just received . Full Stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods, which is to be sold at
q small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and exam
inc his large and well selected stock Of
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Dress Goods and Trimmings.
Fancy Goods, White Goods, Ladies' fine
Hosiery. all styles and grades, Flauels
and, Watcrproofs, 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 Atens's CLIO
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Meu's JEANS Clothing. which
were bought at sacrifice.
A fine assortment of Boots and Shoes.
Saddlery, 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 MILBURN
WAGONS. the best in the world.
Highest market price paid for Cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14

Prof. Paul. not having recuper-
ated as rapidly as was expected,
will hardly be able to open the
Colfax High School on Monday,
10th, as heretofore announced. He
continues to improve, but still has
some fever, and is not able to be up.
We are informed that he has now
decided not to begin school until
the first of October.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14

Mrs. s. A. Kell, of Pomona, CAL, had
the bad luck to sprain her ankle. II
tried several liniments," she says, "but
was not cured until / used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. That remedy cured
me and take pleasure in recommending
it and testifying to its efficacy" This
medicine is also of great value for rheu-
matism, lame back. pains in the chest,
pleurisy and all deep-seated and muscu-
lar pains. For sale by j. Fl. McNeely,
Colfax, DIR. ]. v. Bonnette, & Bro, Pol
lock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
Railroad Echoes.

Railroad Hats, Railroad Caps,
Railroad Shoes, Railroad Clothes.
You will need them, for the railroad is
surely coming. For bargains in these
goods call at ]. H. McNeely's mammoth
store. He has the cheapest and best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
Summer Excursion Tickets.

The Texas and Pacific Railway Com
pany now have on sale summer Excur-
sion tickets to all summer resorts in the
North East and Southeast at greatly re-
duced rates, limited for return to October
31st, 1895. CASTOR MEsLIER,
Gen. Pass. & Ticket Agt, Dallas Tex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14
"Fiat Makes Money"

With wild eyes, disheveled hair,
and shrieking voice, Bro. NJ. f.
Machen, jumps into the journals
tic arena, and in the last issue of
the Peoples Demands makes the
startling announcement that, "Fiat
Makes Money" Now, We really
thought our friend had some ar
guments to make on this subject,
but after reading a column and a
half of his rambling remarks, we
found nothing of the kind, but
from a note at the end of his arti-
Gle see the readers of the Demands
are to be inflicted with another in
stallment from him on the same
subject this week. He pretends
that in answering his three queries
a few weeks ago we fell into trap
that he had purposely set for US.
Wasn't he cute? just think of it.
He set a trap, and we actually had
the nnwary hardihood to spring
the trigger! However. he fails to
explain how the thing worked, and
now his gaping admirers are Won
dering what it is the great man
did or said to SO completely en-
trap this unwary editor.
If there is any other idea in his
five hundred words, aside from the
dogma that fat makes money, and
defining the word "fiat" as meaning
a decisive or effective command,
Decree" we are unable to discov-
er it. But then, this idea Of his,
that "fiat makes money!" is fool
ish heresy, long since exploded, and
we contradict it positively. Rea-
son, common sense and experience
are against it. Congress can make
paper or anything else illegal ten
der" when it comes to paying
debts, but it can force nobody to
sell goods. for that illegal tender"
If thew see st to refuse it-and
such money will certainly be refus-
ed if there is nothing but "6at" to
back it up. No power in existence
except Almighty God can maintain
"fiat," or has the creative authority
to say "let there be-" which is the
real meaning of the word Stat"
The experience of this coun.
try with the "greenbacks" issued
by Lincoln only confirms the rule
that "iat," with nothing else to
back it up, is not good, even when
uttered by this great and powerful
government. In 1923, when the
fortunes of war seemed to indicate
that greenbacks could not be re.
deemed by the government, they
sank in value until 50 IS of them
had to be paid for a gold dollar
Later on, when it became apparent
that the South was whipped, anc
that the Southern people could b
faced to pay the great war debt
greenbacks were recognized as goo(
as gold. It was not the "fat" O
the government that made then
good, but the ability of the govern
ment to forcibly collect "tax,
and thus maintain its credit. Ever,
posted man knows this.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-14

The following are the regular appoint
ments of Rev. j. /. Hoffpauir for 1895:
Boyce, LIST Sunday at 7:30 p. m. and Sd
Sunday IL a. m. and 80 p. m. Colfax, I'd
and 4th Sundays at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Lamothe's Bridge, LIST Sunday at II a. m.
Eden School House, LIST Sunday at $3.50
p. IN. Seats free. Everybody welcome.