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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

The figures of 1895 are partly esti-
mated. The production is placed at
100000 ounces upon the assumption
that the decrease from 1894 will be the
average of the two amounts named by
Mr.. Preston. The price given is the
quotation which was maintained with
but little variation either way for many
months. 1t may prove to be half a
cent below the true average for the
year.
1t will be seen that the average price
declined rapidly from 1O4.6 cents per
ounce in 1890 to 63Hs cents in 1894. The
silver men very confidently predicted
that the Sherman act of 1890 would
carry silver to the mint par, or 1929
cents per ounce, and keep it there. In
fact, the price did advance one day to a
fraction over 100 cents per ounce, but
after that it fell back TO point lower
than was ever touched before. Pro-
duction continued to increase, however,
until the average price got down to rs
cents in 1893, and since that the falling
off has not been great, considering that
the price has been below So cents much
of the time and seldom above 81 cents,
Or on the average not more than about
half the mint price.
Director Preston is of the opinion
that the final returns will show large
increase in the silver output of Mexico
and other countries over that of 1894.
This increase, however, he thinks will
not be quite enough to balance the de-
crease in the output of our mines, SO
that the worlds aggregate production
will be q little less than that of last
year.
The increase in the production of
other countries is significant. 1t shows
that the profits of silver mining else
where are sufficient to induce larger
production, while in this country the
decrease of less than 1874 per cent.
from the maximum output of g.. 500, 900
ounces in 1892 has been due to suspen-
sion of operations at the poorer mines
and the diversion of capital and labor
into the more profitable business of min
ing. The facts seem to prove that the
silver mining industry is quite as pros
porous as the average of industries and
is not entitled to any special favors
from the government.-Chicago Chron-
icIe
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
A THIN SILVER PLATING.
The Cheap Money Advocates In the New
Congress.

The Cheap Money Advocates In the New
Congress.
A canvass of the new congress, which
has Just been completed by committee
of the New York chamber Of commerce,
does not offer much encouragement
to the gentlemen who propose to give
us a sound monetary system by shat
tering the old and throwing away the
precious metal which gave it strength
and stability. According to its report
the new house of representatives will
be divided as follows on the currency
question:
Free silver, IS; anti-free silver, 2i6;
doubtful or views not known, So.
Further analysis shows that of the
silverites, 80 are republicans, 81 are
democrats and are populists.
No section of the country, not even
the west, is unit upon free silver. OF
the 10 states so classed only Colorado
and Washington, with two representa-
tives each; Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
South Dakota and Wyoming, with one
each, have solid silver delegations.
Even the Grasshopper state, the home
of the whiskercd PETER, is split in half
on the question. Missouri, the baili-
wick of Vest and Bland, returns a sound
dozen against to three who are for the
| I6 to lunacy. Nebraska has four con-
gressmen against to two favoring.
Coming to the south, the same state OF
affairs is exhibited. Out of Virginia's
delegation of ten three side with Sem
ator Daniel, four are classed with Gov.
C'Ferrall and three new members are
in doubt North Carolina has five free
silver members, one for sound money
and three doubtful, while but four out
of South Cardinals seven are silverites.
Georgia has six free coinage men, three
for sound money, one who believes in
compromise and one seat to be filed.
Mississippi has three silverites, two
sound money men and two democrats
whose positions are uncertain. Ala
hama has but six professed silverites,
and Tennessee but four.
AS to the senate there will be 43 votes
against free coinage and 80 for it. Six
senators-Bacon, Baker, Gallery. Nc
Bride, Martin and Wilson-are classed
as doubtful, but are not thought to be
unfavorable to sound money. When
Utah is admitted there will be two more
silverites, but, on the other hand, there
are likely to be others to follow the ex-
ample of Senator Mills, the ablest of the
men classed for free coinage up to a
short time ago.
Eighty-eight votes in the house
against 216 will not cut much of a figure
in manufacturing moral sentiment for
the white metal, to say nothing of bal
loting. Even adding the 80 senatorial
votes, including PETER, who prefers
irredeemable paper, and Wolcott, who
is in the condition of the parrot after
its engagement with the monkey
there is only a thin plating of white
metal over our national Legislature, and
it cannot stand the rough usage of ex-
perience.
The house of the free-silver law
makers reminds one very much of the
establishment of Mr.. and Mrs. Veneer
ing in "Our Mutual Friend" and it is
Just about as stable as it is glittering.-
| ,,,;Sv;IIa Couriar-J0urnal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
ROAD EMBANKMENT.

inside, even when rock wall is laid up
tc support the outer side, which greatly
increases the chances of upsetting a
loaded wagon, and also causes the road
to wash badly. In building a sidehili
road the wall on the outside ought not
to be laid up perpendicularly, since the
constant outward pressure is quite sure
TO throw the wall down. Built as shown
in the accompanying illustration, the
wall is constantly braced against this
outward pressure and will remain firm
ly in place. 1t pays to have smooth,
well-constructed farm roads, for poor
roads very largely increase the cost OF
all the crops that are raised.-American
Agriculturist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

An old wooden-whcel Bartholomew
clock, of the kind in common use at the
beginning of the century, was brought
to a jeweler in Hazel Green, KY, one
day recently, to be repaired. The old
lady who brought it said it had been in
her family since 1884, and had kept toll
erably good time. But one OF the
wheels had become worn out The
jewelcr sawed out a new wheel with
jig saw, and fixed up the old clock SC
that it licked ont the time as accurate
" as ever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

The League of Cambria was formed
on December 10, 1908. by Pope Julius
H.. Kaiser Macmillan l.. Louis XII.
and Ferdinand against the republic OF
Venice. The object of this league was,
after effecting conquest of Venice. to
divide up the then extensive territories
of the Venetian republic among the
allies, but Louis Aorestalled this OBJ
ject, and after winning the battle him.
self took possession of great part OF
the Venetian territories.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

"A hunter riding through the woods
near Gray's river. WASH, recently,
came to big fallen tree in his path.
The ground seemed clear on the other
side. and he leaped bis horse over the
trunk. The horse landed squarely on
the back Of bear, which evidently
had been asleep there. The bear was
as much startled as the horse and
quickly made of, while the hunter was
thrown to the ground, the horse pitch.
ing him out of the saddle sideways in
its frightened leap away from the bear
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
The free silverites on the Missouri

democratic state committee, who COM
prise large majority of the commit
tee, are gong to begin work early to
fix things so that the state will send
sixteen to one delegation to the nation
al convention next year. They are like
" to succeed if the silver issue lasts I'M
til the delegates are chosen. BANDS
end of the democracy is the dominant
end still in this state. But what can
the silver delegation do? An over
whelming majority of the convention
will be for sound money. This major
ity will undoubtedly be much larger In
1896 than il was in 1s02.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
FARM AND GARDEN.
FARMERS AND BICYCLES.

Profits Of Agriculture Have Been Dimin-
ished In Two Ways.
The extension of the trolley and cable
systems Of traction for street car lines
has greatly reduced the demand for
horses, and as electricity or steam
power has been substituted for horse
power the market for the cheaper grade
Of horses has grown worse. Recently
the farmers who deal in horses have
met with still another disaster which
has diminished the demand further
the bicycle craze. This strikes at horses
OF the better quality, ordinary carriage
horses, and not those devoted to the
humble and iaborious task of drawing
street cars for their board and lodging.
Livery stables throughout the country.
and more especially in the smaller
towns, are now feeling the sinister eff
fects of the bicycle craze. In country
hotels or boarding houses where in pre-
vious summers it was the custom of the
guests to go driving, this year there has
been very little demand for carriages,
as bicycles have furnished an adequate
substitute. Not only have the livery
stables suffered in respect of transient
patrons desiring Ito go for a drive"
over the green hills and through wind
ing valleys in the country, but the reg
ular customers as well have gone over
to the bicycle contingent very largely.
Country doctors, as rule, have been
among the best customers of livery sta
l~..< 1,ax for
country physicians now use bicycles
for their professional visits, and this is
true of many other former patrons of
livery stables. The large bicycle fac
tories are turning out hundreds of ma
chimes every day. AS the number OF
machines increases the demand for
horses falls off, and one of the results
of this has been the cheapening of good
carriage horses and the reduction of
the number of such carriage horses
raised by farmers. In still another
way the farmers of many states have
suffered from the effects of the bicycle
craze; the wheels need no fodder. The
fewer horses, the less demand for hay
and oats; and it is believed in many
quarters that shortage in the New
York hay crop this year is all that pre-
vents big fall in the price consequent
upon the decrease of the demand.
But while on the one hand the farm
ers of the country have suffered from
the bicycle craze-due directly to the
limited demand for horses and Indirect
ly to the reduced demand for hay and
oats-they have in another way reason
to be grateful to the cyclists, who are
the practical pioneers in the movement,
so far as this country is concerned, OF
better roads. The improvement in
roads is of decided benefit to farmers,
more SO, in fact, than some of them
realize or are willing to admit. Better
roads put farmers into closer communi-
cation with consumers, and by decreas
ing the cost of transportation enlarge
the profits of agriculture, and this be-
neficent work is going on in every Fart
of the country. for bicyclists are found
all over the United States.-N. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bst-
ter than others and enjoy life moro, with
less expenditure, BY moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products 70
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup Of FigA
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 Ian
alive; effectually 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
neys Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free ftom
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by al drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but It is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Fig
and being well Informed, You will MOI
accept any substitute II offered. .
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

Graham Pudding: One and one
half cups graham -four, sift and re-
turn bran, one cup sweet milk, one cup
chopped 'raisins take ont the seeds),
one and one-half cup molasses, one tea
spoon soda, little salt, put it into a
CREASED tin and steam two hours, serve
with sweetened cream or whipped
cream. Try it; it is much better than
it would seem.-Boston Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

81 object to the silver standard
being adopted in lieu of the existing
standard, because it will defraud all
creditors out of one-half the value OF
their debts. Every debt contracted
since January 1, 1879. was contracted
on the gold standard. The debtor hon
estly owes the value of 1922 grains oil
gold for every dollar promised. and the
creditor is honestly entitled to receive
it.r-Hon. Roger @. Mills.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
A Hearty welcome

To returning peace by day and tranquility at
night is extended by the rheumatic patient
who owes these blessings to Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters Don't delay the use Of
this fine anodyne for pain and purifier OF
the blood an instant beyond the point when
the disease manifests itself. Kidney
trouble, dyspepsia, liver complaint, la grippe
and irregularity of the bowels are relieved
and cured by the Bitters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
Aa Obstacle i'm Her WAY

An Obstacle I'm Her Way.
did you like the matinee?" said Ma
bel to Blanche.
mo. couldn't see the STAGE"
"Your seat was well toward the front,
wasn't it?"
Eyes; but q football player sat di-
rectly in front of me."-Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
A significant change Of front

"A significant change of front by
the free-silver advocates in Texas is
noted. Only few weeks ago they
wanted this vital question at the fore
'front.'" now they want the money
question buried SO that they may be
able to win offices again." = Dallas
News
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

In the Mexican village at the At
lanta exposition Mexican silver dol
lar passes for so cents, while an Ameri-
can silver dollar is worth its face. That
is the difference between free coinage
and sound financial system.-Chica-
60 Tribune
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
Works Both Ways.

When a pistol duel takes place be-
tween a crack marksman and man
who has never before handled firearm
it is not surprising to find that one Of
the combatants is dead shot while the
other is slot dead.-Judy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

"Jennie," said little Mabie to Ter big
sister at breakfast, did you tell papa"
"Tell papa what p asked Jennie.
"Why, you told Mr.. Buster last night
if he did it again you'd tell papa--and
he did it again. Isaw him."
And then papa looked at Jennie over
his glasses.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
should Have Called . Clerh.

Should Have Called CIerk.
els this altar of roses the strictly
genuine article?" inquired the young
woman.
I'D little rather you wouldn't ask
me that question, miss" said the drug
gist. I've lately joined the church.
Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

BERcHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c an
and go by it. Annual sales 6,000, 900 boxes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
Simple Enough.

"This predicting the weather's
mighty easy" said the sceptic.
"Could you do it?"
Certainly. All you have to do is to
predict hot wave when it's cold, and
a cold wave when it's hot, and stick to
it."-Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
Highest Of al in Leavenng Pows-Latet U. Govt Report
Roe! RR s*ass;
ABSOLUTELY PURE

aDEAR PAPA" wrote the little CHI, silseu1
you kiss last week by the express man. ]
hope he gave it to you all right HereaftG
III send 'em by mail, because the exPres1
them to him, and neither mamma nor nurG3
win do it for me."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
WHY He DIdn,t sympathIze

Mamma, Jimmie Bates got lickin'
this morning."
swell, 1 hope you feel sorry for
Jimmy"
Not much; teacher whaled him for
liclin' me!"-Chicago Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
An Object Leason.

Bob Rounder (petulantly)-Tll never
take the end seat in a theater again!
You have to jump up every time any
one passes in or out.
His Sister-Ah, now you know what
q nuisance you are when you have an
inside seat.-Texas Siftings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

PATIENT-"I wish to consult you with re
gard to my utter loss Of memory" Docto
-"Ah-yes why-er-in cases of this ma
ture always require my fee in advance"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
ROAD ENHANCEMENT.

Simple and Durable Method of Protectine
Sidehin Roads.
Many farm roads have to be built
along a sidehill or bank to avoid too
sharp an ascent. The outer sides of
such roads are usually lower than the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
A COAT Of MALTA postman's uniform.

sYEs,n said the landlord, pointing to his
block Of new houses, s'they're all full ex
cept the one at the end; that's last, but not
leased.n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

WHEN will smoke not go up the chimney
When there is no fire in the stove.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

He (waxing serious)-'Do you believe In
the truth Of the saying: Man proposes;
God disposess'" She (archly)-"It de-
Brooklyn Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

How MUCH that the world calls selflshnsss
IL only generosity within narrow walls-A
too exclusive solicitude to maintain win
in luxury, or make ones children rlch.-N
w. Higginson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

HALF BAcK-"Scared dozen people into
fits yesterday" Center Rush-"Howl'
Half Back-'Rode my wheel home dressed
in my football suit Chicago Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

ssWuEH we do go into politics." said Miss
Strongmind, tive shall insist on having IN
honest election and fair count.
ssWouldn't fair duke do just as well, sisf''
inquired her younger brother.-C Chicago
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

THE world is Gods epistIe to mankind
His thoughts are flashing upon Us from
every direction.-Plato.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

ssNow THAT we are married, Hettie, we
will have no further secrets from each
other.' Then tell me truly, George, how
much did you pay for the ringF-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04
WILL KEEP ON BRAYING.
Free silver Planners. Who Continue T.
France.

Free silver Planners. Who Continue to
France.
Senators Morgan and Pugh, of Ala
bama, and some of the other free silver
democrats of that state, including sew;
eral of the representatives, have held
conference. 1t was called to see
whether the free silver question could
not be dropped and a probable split
in the party averted. This seemed pc
culiarly advisable to some after Tues
DAYS elections had shown that free
coinage was dead.
But the two senator's and a few of the
other conferrees would not agree to
this, and insisted on making free silver
the great issue in the party and in fight
ing for the control of the state conven-
ton and the election of free silver del
egates to the next national convention.
The sound money democrats have ac-
cepted the challenge. Gov. Oates, who
will be candidate for reelection, will
head them. So there will be an intense
ly bitter fight within the party from
now on, which may leave it in bad con-
dition when the presidential election
comes on.
No sooner was this fruitless confer
cnce over than the two Alabamians
took the stump. Senator Morgan made
a speech at Tuscaloosa in which, after
abusing Cleveland for what he has done
to maintain the integrity of the cur
rency. he asserted that he never would
| vote for the issue of bonds with which
TO get gold to enable the government
to redeem its promises until free silver
coinage at the ratio of 16 to was re-
stored. But when that day came the
| government could not sell bonds
enough to get and keep stock of gold
which would enable it to keep at par
/ the flood of 50-cent dollars ITS minis
would be pouring out. The other SEN
| ator talked after the same fashion, and
they intend to stump the state till il
is about time~for congress to meet.
All this proves that the two Alabama
senator's are about on par intellectual
| lv with Altgeld and Hinrichsen. They
are alike in that they swallowed the
shallow sophistry of Coins" boy, and
that they are ready to smash the party
to which they belong sooner than give
up their fool notions, even after they
see that their victory is impossible
It is no wonder that part.s which has
such Statesmen is in depressed ant
suffering condition.-Chicago Tribune
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

MRS. TrMrpE-"Aren't you afraid to stay
| in your house alone, your husband being
away so muchl" Mrs. Dacks-"O, not at
all. The policeman on this beat is engaged
| to nv cook Truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

As TIE itinerant with the organ came =
full view Of the sign Beware OF the dogp,~
he passed on to the next house, emitting
from his machine the well-knowp notes OIL
~ don't want to play In your yard. "-Yonb'
ers Statesman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

THE angry man who takes his words back
Is very apt to use them over again when &C
casion offers.-Texas Siftings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

SCHOOL of Recruits. Man,
how can you write populace with three psi
Cross one out.n Rccruit-"Which p shall
cross out, Mr.. Sergeanti"-Berliner Tage-
hiatt
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

WHY is a ship the politest thing in Tho
worldl Because she always advances with
a bow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

A GIRL Of very limited means should nse
dress like bankers daughter; II she doe.
she Is liable to libel herself
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

THERE is an awful lot Of enthusiasm
wasted on dead-horse projects.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

WE think Piso's Cure for Consumption Is
the only medicine for. Coughs.-JENNIz
PrScKARD, Springfield, Ills, Oct. /, 1894.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

In Other Words.-ssWhat is your favorite
dissipation!' ssSir!'' "Beg pardonl
mean OF what sin are you most tolerant in
others !r-Pucn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-04

An Enigmatical Bin Of Fare
For q dinner served on the Dining Cars Of
the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul Rail-
way, win be sent to any address on receipt
Of q two cent postage stamp. Apply TO
Geo. H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Old Colony Building, Chicago, III.