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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
PuneENT PARAGRAPHS.

-Watts--"Do you think man can be
a Christian on dollar day?" Potts
81 don't see how he can afford to be any
thing else" -Indianapolis Journal.
-Wallacc-"How did you feel the
first time you got into a BARRIERS chair
for shave?" Ferry-"To tell tho
truth about it, felt like bare-faced
fraud" -Cincinnat Enquirer.
With Comma or Without
wasn't he put out when you told him
he couldn't have kiss?" "Oh, no! He
Just took it as a matter of course.
'.Ah! he took it, as matter OF course.
did hep"
-Blobbs-"What nonsense 1t is for
the newspapers, in their accounts OF
weddings, to describe the bride being
led to the altar" Slobbs-"How SOP
Blobbs-"Well, most girls could find
their way in the dark. Philadelphia
Record.
He (confidently)-"By Jove! lean
| tell you, the woman who could make a
fool O. me isn't living" She-"Poor
thing! What satisfaction it must be
to you that she so thoroughly accom-
| plished her mission before she died!"-
New Budget.
$50 you've taken to cycling at last,
have your" slow did you find that
out?" 81 saw you on your wheel yes
terday." "By Jove! I'm glad to hear
that. All the rest of my friends hap
pened to see me when was off."-Rich-
nond Dispatch.
Great New York Editor "What
does this mean? Why was my editorial
on the decadence of journalism left
over?" Trembling Assistant-"Please
sir, so much room was taken up by the
How to Eat Corned Beef Hash sym
postum. Cincinnati Enquirer.
"A scientific writer put out flaming
handbills, headed know Thyself." A
wag soon called on the lecturer and told
him he was inducing great many PEG
pie to form acquaintance of very low
order. The lecturer looked at the wag
moment and said: my friend. 70,
are right; but it never occurred to me
until saw you."
-Teacher-"Polly, dear, suppose
were to shoot at tree with five birds
on it and killed three, how many would
he left?" Polly Jagged six)-"Three
please" Teacher-''No; two would b.
left" Polly mo, there wouldn't
The three shot would be left, and thu
other two would be flied away."-Phil
adelphia American.
There is some excuse" said tn
police judge, "for man becoming exas
perated by the strains of hand organ
but to rush out and attack the musician
with an AK is carrying things with
little too high "a hand" II know 1T il
;edge," pleaded the man who had neve
been in police court before, "but whe
blame dago comes and stops in from
of the house jist after a man has had a
argument with his wife about whcthe
he gifts an overcoat or her a cloak an
begins playin' Home; Sweet Home
} is more than flesh an blood kin stand!
indianapolis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11

Mrs. Wayback--Ia sakes' CT l am
forgitful. AFTER all that trouble IN
ishing that new dress before them
folks come, and all the time ! wasted
rettin' it on, forgot the most impor-
tant thing of all.
Daughter-What was that9 .
Mrs. Wayback-I forgot to say: Eek.
cuse my appearance, cause l am
dressed for company."-N. \. Weekiy'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
One or the other.

Mrs. Muchblest indignantly Just
because the baby cries all night is no
reason why you should get drunk every
evening, SO that you won't hear her.
Mr.. Muchblest-Well, get the baby
drunk and I'll keep sober.-N. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
Homeopathic.

Mowler-I see some philosopher says
that the way to cure yourself of a love
affair is to run away. Do you believe
IL?
Cynicus-Certainly = if you run
away with the girl.-Truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
Cruel.

Mrs. Ray-Why are you so despon-
dent over your cook leaving you? Aren't
there others?
Mrs. Bay-Yes; but when asked
her to give me good recommendation
the wretch absolutely refused.-N. l.
World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
A Crisis.

She-I think you would better tell
father that we are engaged. dearest.
He-Why?
She-His lease runs out on the hrst
of the month, and he wants to know
whether to take larger house or not.
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11

Mrs. Phunnel's Sister-Stella, II had
a husband that drank as hard as John
does I'd make him buy plaster ana
stick it over his mouth.
Mrs. Phunnel-It wouldn't DO any
good, Jennie. He'd buy porous pias-
ter.-Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
An Artist's Enthusiasm.

"There is only one thing" she said
to her dearest girl friend. that makes
me doubt Herbert's affection for mel
"What is that?"
"He thinks that some OF the snap
shot photographs he had taken OF me
are GOOD likenesses." - Washington
Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
Plain Enough

Tom-Charlie Deadbroke married .
very rich woman, didn't he?
Alice-I guess SO. / heard the min
lister interpolate something in the serv-
ice about the holy bonds and mortgages
of matrimony..Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11

First Tramp-lt makes me nervous 70
sleep in one of desc lodgin'houses. sup
posin' fire wuz to break out in dc
night?
Second Tramp-Dat's SO. Dem fire.
men would turn hose on yer in min
utel--Truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
As to Disagreements.

Henderson and his partner seem to
have good many serious disagree
ments."
"Yes; they couldn't quarrel worse
If they were brothers."-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11
Too Much sameness.

Judge-You are sentenced to impris-
onment for life.
Prisoner-Oh, don't say that. judged
Give me something different. I'm q
married man already.-N. Y. Recorder.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11

Over o VhOuSanO.
The glorious charge Of the Light Brigade
BY Tsnnysons famously sung.
n nothing to that which my doctor made
Nor taking look at nv tongue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-01-11

ure!
Two days later, in speaking of the
seizure of over 10000 bogus silver dol
lars and the clever capture of three OF
the most dangerous counterfeiters that
ever attacked the currency of the
United States, the Daily News said:
The most remarkable part Of the whole
story is that one of the coins, fresh from
the machine of one of the counterfeiters,
fell out of third-story window near which
he was working, was picked up while al
, most red-hot by a letter carrier and passed
as genuine through various hands until 1t
reached Buffalo, where, by the merest ac-
ccsCent, 1t came into the possession of Mr..
Ansel Hobart of the secret service. That
gentleman noticed an imperfectlon at one
! point of its rim, and succeeded in tracing
the coin to the headquarters of the gang
on Vine street, in this city. where. under
, the cloak Of a locksmith shop and green
grocery business eco of the spurious coins
were turned out daily. So admirably were
these counterfeits executed as to defy
scrutiny save by experts CT the govern
1nent. The coins were not cast In molds
F., after the ordinary ashton, but were struck
with die ard plated SO thic,Sly with silver
as TIC Withstand tests by acids. The defect
which led to the discovery was found only
in the one coin already spoken OF, and 1t is
! supposed that 1t was this defect thai
caused the piece to spring from the finish
ing machine and fall out CT the window.
And the New York newspapers OF
three days later contained the intelli
rence that the White Star steamer Ma
iestic, which sailed for Liverpool thai
day, had among her passengers MIR. ant
Mrs. Ansei j, Hobart, of Chicago, ILL.,
i,lack Cat.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19
Extreme Cold on colors

A very low temperature, 400 degrees
balow zero, has been shown to have a
remarkable effect upou the color Of
many bodies. The brilliant scarlet Of
vermillion and mercuric iodide is re-
duced, under its influence, to a pale
orange, the original color returning with
the rise of the temperature. Blues are
unaffected by cold, and the effect IS
comparatively small upon organic color
ing matters of all tints.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19

Birmingham, Ala, June I6.-Mon
roe Jackson and ] w Vest, prominent
populist politicians, had an ARRAY al
Lartlselle, Ala, last night which re-
suited IN the death of both. Jackson
was ia Vests saloon al Lartzelle with
q champion Their discussion OF politi-
cal matters offended Vest who was
drinking, and wound up in his order
ing the men out of his place. lie fol-
lowed them 10 the street and the quarrel
between him and Jackson was renewed,
when Jackson drew a knife and Vest
hts pistol and the two attacked each
other. Jackson was shot through the
body at the thigh and above the right
nipple and in the back bone. Vest was
cut IN the body in several places Both
men finally fell to the ground exhausted
from loss of blood and died In an hour
afterward. Jackson leaves a widow and
ten children Vest leaves widow and
six children.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19
Borne By a Human Hearse.

The simplest yet most extraordinary
way of Transporting a corpse to the
grave, says a correspondent of the New
York World, is that which prevails
among the very poor il Mexico. In
many Old World countries it has been
the custom 10 carry the dead to burial
on the shoulders of six or eight bearers.
In the United States and modern Eu-
rope, where city streets are usually wide
enough for wheeled vehicles, hearses
are the rule. Along the banks of some
of the Chinese rivers the coffin is carried
to its last resting place in boat
When an Indian or very poor Mexican
dies in Mexico, and his relatives are un
able to pay for an undertaken and
funeral, one of the city coffin bearers is
sent for and the body placed in his curl
ously shaped box.
A cord, which keeps from cutting into
his skin by his padding his neck and
shoulders with rags is fastened to the
two lower legs of the box, which keeps
it in place on his back. When ne stops
for a rest he lets the coffin stand on
these legs,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19

His only confident was Cannon He
and The speaker were closeted on the
proposition for several days Every
thing was considered and every chance
was carefully weighed. Reed knew that
he was taking desperate responsibility
and that nothing was sure as to what
the position of the republicans would
be. The fact thai without consulting
his party associates he determined upon
his first conceived purpose is an ilustra-
ton of his fearlesness. Cannon. after
a long session. approved the programme
and promised to stand by the speaker,
but kept his counsel. It was to be sur
prise alike TO the republicans and demo-
Gratis. There was to be no council of
war of the leaders, with prospects of
friction and division, but a coup d'etat
pure and simple. If it succeeded it
would be great thing in parliamentary
history; if it failed everything was lost
In short, the plan was to risk every
thing on the hazard of a die.
What occurred when the speaker
counted quorum on TIE contested cleo
tion case then pending is known TO
every reader. The republicans were
panic stricken They thought Reed had
gone daft. In the supreme moment of
the uproar and confusion which ensued
Anderson of Kansas,
republican member, rushed up TO the
speakers desk and in the greatest ex-
'itement said
Reed, what in heavens name are you
ioidg9"
Reed smiled coldly and told him he
vas counting as present those wEo re-
used to vote. Anderson was too dunn
ourded for moment to speak. Then
lie said
Its the riskiest piece of business
yer saw, but if you have made up your
lind to do it, by the gods I'll stand by
ou."
In discussing the matter with friend
forwards, the speaker said that the
lords of Anderson convinced him that
he republicans would support him in
is position. He was right. There was
quick rally among his party associ-
-es, and in a short time the political
mes were faulty drawn on the question
sustaining the speaker, and he won
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19
SPEAKER REED.

How He Came to connt Quorum and Wiz
the Name of the Gear"
II is not known to FIVE out of hun.
dred statesmen in Congress, says the
Washington Post, how Speaker Reed
came to count a quorum in the Fifty
first Congress. 1t is known 10 still less
that the only man in the speakers con-
idence on the subject was Joe Cannon,
chairman of the committee on appro-
priations in the present congress.
Mr. Reed conceived his purpose to
count a quorum as the only alternative
of maintaining his authority in the
house and the position of the republi-
cans at very early stage of the session.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19

olutions from the western states who
read their declaration today In the com
mittee, will present over their signature.
a statement in the convention OF their
reasons for their Withdrawal from the
party.
Immediately after the silver delegates
leave the convention. ihey will assem-
Bile IN the rooms Of the Idaho delegation
al the 81. Nicholas hotel for consulta-
ton as to their immediate failure course.
Representative Towne Of Minnesota.
who Is rot delegate 10 the convention,
and other republicans Of national promi-
hence favorable TO he free coinage of
silver, will join the conference
There was meeting of ihe Titan del
egationh cid tonight in the room OF Ma
sional Committeeman O. !. Salisbury to
consider the situation a a result the
indications point to Senator Brown. Mr..
and Col Trumbo remaining
IN the convention. Senator Brown felt
that while repudiating The platform and
candidate. the matter should bereferred, |
rs be said. to the people before final &C.
ion was taken. Brown SAYS that he re-.
'udiates the convention and candidate,
'ut Lindsay Roger, says he viii vote
or McKinlev.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19

When one is told that, according to
Dr.. Preller, the total energy of the ava
lanche which occurred September nth
near the famous Gemmi pass, in the
Alps, was 4,4OO 100000 meter-tons, it
gives vague and indefinite idea, as in
such huge figures few ciphers more or
les have little influence on the mind,
ut by reducing TO every day quantities,
such as we deal with better idea of
the statement may be obtained The
above amount of energy which was ex-
pended in about one minute is estimated
to be sufficient to light about 10000
lamps FIVE hours per day for one whole
wear.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19

In the highland districts of Scotland
the custom held for many years of plac-
ing on the breast of the corpse wooden
platter, on which was separately laced
salt and esrth--earth being embiematic
of the corruptibility OF the body and salt
as emblematic of the immortality of the
soul.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19
THE SILVER DELEGATES
The Programme TO Walk Out
o the Convention.

rtah'- Delegation Dfviaed-- Half viii
GO o. aud HAIR WIZ Remain
brown. ucCorniek ana Trumbo
Wont holt lint brown Hepudinte-
the PLATFORM and the Candidate
Brown says the Natter should We
Referred 80 che PeopIe Before Den
nIte Action - raAen. Buf Doesn't
SAY How
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-19
CLEVELAND BrcomEs ALARMED
The President secs thr SILVER Hand
writing on ne wall

The President secs the silver Stand
writing on ne wall.
Washington, June Io.--In reply TO
request from the New York Herald fo
a statement concerning the Democrat,
situation President Cleveland tonigh
sent ;he folowingt to that newspaper:
Il have made 10 figures as to the pro
bable action Of the delegates already
chosen or to be chosen 10 the democratic
national conventions but I refuse to
believe that when the time arrives for
deliberate action there will be engrafted
upon our democratic creed demand
for the free, unlimited and independent
coinage of silver
81 cannot believe this, because / know
the Democratic party is neither unpa-
triodc nor foolish and because it seems
SO clear TO me that such q course will
inhict very great injury upon every in,
terest of our country which it has been
the mission Of The Democratic party to
advance, and will result in lasting disas-
ter to our party organization There is
little hope that as means of success
this free silver proposition, after its
thorough discussion during the political
campaign, will attract majority of the
votes Of the country
III must be that many of the illusions
influencing those now relying upon this
alleged panacea for their Ills, will be
dispened before the time comes for them
20 cast their ballot which Nh express
their sober second thought The adop
ton by The democracy of this PROPOSE
ton would, believe, give to our oppo-
nents an advantage both in the present
and the future which they do not de
serve,
rMY attachment TO true democracy Is !
so strong that l consider its success as
identical with the promotion Of the !
country's good This ought sufficiently |
to account for my anxiety that no mis-
take be made at our party conven-
ton. In my opinion, no effort should !
ne spared 70 oNNAAN eASA eN'-PN Va /
tile delegates as will avert party de-
There is time for con-
sultation and a comparison Of views;
and those democrats who believe in the
cause of sound money should be heard /
and be constantly In evidence. A cause
worth lighting for is worth fighting for
to the end. II sound money democrats
waver In their support, there is danger
Of a mistake being made. Such danger
should stimulate their activity in avert
ng H. instead OF creating dis ourage
nent am very far from arrogating
% myself the controlling influence upon
he policy of my party, but as an I'M
iinching democrat who has been hon
,rcd by his party and who desires here
.fter no greater political privilege than
O occupy the place OF private in its
an k, hope may not be blamed for
aying this much az this time IN the In
crest Of our grand old organization.
o rich In honorable traditions, SO justly
,roud % It's achievements, and also un-
aunred and brave Ia its battles fer the
.eople's welfare"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-18
IT WON'T HURT YOU

TO know that we are at the head Of the
list in low prices IN genuine Patent madi-
cines, and, as usual are selling large
of Patent Preparations at the
reduced prices. We are daily
shipping orders to all points, and can
easily fill your order at a days notice.
Look over some of the prices below.
Reg. Our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-18
COMMENCEMENT AT 0RONO.
Commencement Dinner-A;umni Association
Meeting-Concert and Ball.

Orono. June 17.-At the commencement
dinner at Town hall, 20i were present.
The POSTMASTER was C. S. Bickford, pres
ident of the Alumni Association. The
speakers were Hon. c. A. Boutelle, Hon.
Henry Lord. President Harris. DIR. Nj. c..
Fernald. d. A. Robinson. NJ. D.. r.. X.
Jones. Hon. b. Walker Mckeen. DIR. w.
II. Jordan. Honorary degrees were con-
ferred on Prof. w. II. Jordan. S. C.. D..
Miss Mary s. Snow. Phi. M.
The meeting of the Alumni Association
was held at 4 o'clock. These officers
were elected: Chas. S. Bickford. presi-
mon. cor. sec; +. II. Dakin, treasurer;
l.. II. Merrill. necroloGst. 1t was voted
to build a quarter-mile cinder running
track on the campus
evening.
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mar2monwed&fritf

gavel made from a portion of tn
house in which Lincoln once lived
The chairman expressed the hope tina
the inspiration of the immortal Lin
coin might fire the hearts of the con
vention to higher patriotism.
Judge Denny of Kentucky, presented
a second gavel made from wood which
formed part of the homestead o
Henry Clay, the father of protection
Temporary Chairman Fairbanks re
sponded, expressing his gratificatior
hat the state of Henry Clay had en-
tered the Republican fold and trusted
1t would be found true to the standard
bearer of this great convention in
November.
Mr.. Terrence of Minnesota, pre-
scented. in the name of that state. to
the chairman Of the convention, the
table which stood in front of the pre-
siding officer in 1892. In accepting.
the chairman sent word to the boys of
Minnesota h a even as the fathers of
the republic handed the Union down,
so would the Republican party of to-
day hand down the government under
Republican institutions with all the
rights and privileges and opportunities
for the boys to come. (Cheers.)
The report of the committee on ere
dentials was presented by the chair
man, Mr.. Fort of New Jersey. The re-
port was, in favor of seating the Hig-
gins delegates from Delaware, and
delegates at large and delegates from
Texas on the list headed by John
Grant. The rest of the report econ
mended hat the roll of delegates and
alternateS of the convention from the
several states and territories as pre-
pared by the national committee for
the temporary organization be ap-
proved as the permanent roll Of this
convention.
Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa presented the
minority report from the committee on
credentials as follows:
TIL undersigned members of your
on credentials dissent from
the report of the majority of the COM
in his:
We are unwilling to accept the roll
of delegates as made up h national
committee. The national committee
not attempt to consider the merits
of the cases of any of the $50 odd con-
testants. only the regularity of the
credentials presented being passed
upon. So none of these contestants
those from Delaware and those
Of the state at large from Texas had
a hearing on the facts involved by any
tribunal and in those two
cases no part of the evidence was read
considered by the committee. The
has persistently voted
Town the proposition to inves-
he cases from Texas other
han those from the state
1T large: those from California, from
from Alabama, from the
9TH district of Missouri. We deem it
most dangerous precedent to permit
he national committee to pass final
Judgment on the election and qualiti-
of members of the national
This dangerous exercise
# power ought not to be submitted to
ny body of men but should be re-
in the hands of the convention
We recommend hat the delegation
rem the state of Delaware headed by
Edward Addicks be seated; that the
elegation from the state of Texas,
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, June 1.-THE area of high
pressure is central off the North Pacific
coast. A trough of low pressure extends
from Assiniboa to Texas and thence to
the St. Lawrence valley. The pressure
has risen markedly in the upper Lake re-
gion and fallen in North Dakota New
Mexico. Thunder showers occurred in
the middle Mississippi valley and Attain
tic states.
The unsettled weather will continue in
the Atlantic states and the middle Miss
issippi valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-18
MONEY TO LOAN,

Accommodation afforded parties needing
temporary loans. Is to $500 on Household
furniture, Pianos, Bicycles, Watches, Dix-
monds. Can be repaid in installments.
-6usiness CONFIDENTIAL
Il COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
2s Water st ..opp. Cony House, Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-18

Hoods Sarsaparilia -........... 100 81
Can you beat these prices in genuine, re-
liable goods? We don him you can. 1t
is a question with you of the most value
for your money and you get it with us.
Dollars are hard to get and we think
you see the point, and will place your
money where . can get the most for 1t.
ALFRED 3. HUTCHINSON,
Reliable Registered Druggist. 1872 Water
St. Next Door r. o., Hallowell, Me.
may 2Seodtf
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COLBY THE VICTOR.
Defeats the Lime Rock City Aggregation al
Base Ball, Wednesday.

Rockland, June 1.-THE Colby Uni
vcrsity ball team defeated the Rock
lands, today, by Il score of 25 to 9. the
WaterviIle %collegians having a COM
plete walkovcr.