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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09


The executive committee Of the fourth
Congressional district of Louisiana. con
vened in Shreveport at noon, on JULY
-, 1890. in the court room at BoreI's
building.
Present.. T. Watkins, Webster: E.
E Smart, Vernon; S. Q. Hollingsworth,
Red River; F. A. Blanchard. PROXY for
J. Il Thornton and r.. L. Luckett of
Rapides; j. NJ Hollingsworth, proxy for
J. p. Hickman, Of Grant: w. w. Armsted.
Bienville; W. C. Vance, proxy for A. RI
Thompson; w. P. Ford, Caddo.
Col j. N. Hollingsworth, chairman.
called the meeting to order. w. P. Ford
was made secretary.
The following resolutions were adopted
with unanimity:
Resolved, That convention TOR the
purpose OF nominating candidate to the
fifty -second session of the United States
Congress. to be composed of delegates
from the parishes comprising the Fourth
Congressional district of the State OF
Louisiana, be held at the city of Alexan-
dria, on Monday, the 18th day Of August.
at IL o'clock
Resolved, That the apportionment of
delegates from each parish in the district
to said convention shall be and il hereby
based on the Democratic vote cast for
governor in said parish at the State cleo
ton held in 1883, and that for each 200
votes cast or fraction thereof over 100
there shall be one delegate.
Resolved, That from the official returns
OF the votes cast at the election for gov
ernor In 1888 the apportionment to the
Congressional convention is hereby fixed
rs follows:
Bienville, 1923 votes, 10 delegates.
Boseler, 42l3 votes, 81 delegates
CaddOs 1902 votes, a delegates.
DeSoto. 1865 votes, 8 delegates.
Grant, $50 votes, delegates.
Natchitoches. 1913 votes Is delegates.
RaPides, 1878 votes. "a delegates.
RED River, 1913 votes, 8 delegates.
Sabine, I44l votes, delegates.
Vernon, 947 votes, 5 delegates.
Webster, 1906, votes, delegates.
Winn, ll96 votes, 6 delegates.
On motion the secretary OF the meeting
Was authorized TO write the chairman of
ne parish executive committees of each
parish, stating that it is the sense Of this
that the delegates from each
,arish should be elected by primary
lection and requesting said chairman to
AXE such action as will conform to these
IDEAS, II in the opinion of the committee
hey deem it advisable.
Resolved, That q copoy. of these pro-
eedings be furnished by the secretary to
he papers throughout the district with
be request to publish same.
After an informal discussion OF oues-
ions concerning the future success OF the
arty, theexecntiye committee adjourned
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

The unseemly railroading meth
DDS pursued by those managing the
Congressional canvass in this dis
trict, which was bad enough two
years ago, and is still more hasty
and Objectionable this time, will be
likely to beat the man it was in
tended to help. Mr.. Blanchard is
a favorite with our farmers, but
they win be almost sure to shelve
him on account of the machine
methods of his managers. He is q
national character just at this time,
and in position to do US much
good, and it disgusts us to see him
slaughtered at the hands of few
political butchers, who imagine
that sharp practice is bound to win.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09
Spring and Summer Goods!
A New Stock just Received by
j. TURNER

PimevtIle. La,
who has . large Stock of GOODS snited
to the wants of his trade. which he il of.
fering at the smallest margin Of profit
consistent with fair dealing.
The public are invited to call and cram
inc his large and we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS,
consisting Of Dress Goods and Trimmings.
Fancy Goods, White Goods. ladies' Closks
and Jackets, Jersies. Hosiery. Shawls aud
Hoods. Balmorals, Jeans, Cassimeres and
Flannels, Linseys. Blankets, etc.
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
large stock Of Boys and Mens's CLIO
THING. Special bargains are offered In
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought At sacrifice
A fine assortment Of Boots and Shoes,
SaddleTy, crockery. Hardware, Groceries
Plantation Supplies, TRUNKS. Valises,
Towers celebrated "Fish Braud" Of Slick.
ers, and FURNITURE.
All of which were selected in person
with great care, ut low figures. and will
oe sold at rock bottom prices.
Call and examine for yourselves.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
Hides md Beeswax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

The People III Montgomery Toll Whist They
Think of the ~Patriot~" who Insisted
They Should Have TIE Chance
Of voting - TIE Lot
tery Qnsstlon.
AoNr0oAERY. La. July q, iaoO.
The citizens OF Montgomery and vicini-
ty met in the town hall for the purpose
OF organizing an Anti-Lottery League.
On motion NJ r. Machen was elected
temporary chairman, and Jno. T. O'Quin
secretary.
Great enthusiasm prevailed. In fact
there has mover been such patriotism
shown since the noble sons Of Louisiana
rallied to the Stars and Bans whom her
sacred rights were invaded by q threaten-
ing army.
On motion the temporary organization
was made permanent when b. A Fort
son, ESQ., was duly elected Vice Presi-
dent and A. G. Teddiie, Esq. was elected
assistant secretary.
On motion the president appointed
Messrs. B. A. Fortson, J. h. Williams, N.
e Payne, w. O. Harrison and John I.
Mccain, a committee 10 draft suitable by
laws and resolutions.
The president requested each member
of the League to consider himself = COM
mittee 10 invite membership in the league
which wss heartily endorsed and readily
agreed "a.
An eurolImsnt Of membership uas
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

us this villifcation to be kept
up for two years?" asks ye lottery
men Yea, verify; there is to be no
quitting until Morris advocates are
silenced and the lottery schemers
buried out of sight A pretty set
the pros are to cry out against
mud singing and abuse, when it
is their sole stock in trade, and
they are besmirching everybody
they can from governor down to
constable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

II ROOM BACK ACHES
4 I. rSnsess ~ .ssaX so.' sos noenios
BROWNS IRON BJrTERA
Il wM cure you. and give good appe9ite Sold
By all dealers in medicine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

ID. s. OQuM, Chairman.
On motion it was decided that the men,
bers OF the Democratic Pariah Executive
COMMITTEES for each ward were TO act AZ
commissioners in their respective wards.
and in their absence or refusal to serve
the Democrats at the polls are 70 elect
commissioners 10 hold said election.
On motion of w. d. Irwin the secretary
was instructed to notify the members Of
the Democratic Executive COMMITTEES Of
each ward Of their appointment Is COM
missioners
It was also resolved that said primary
election should Be held in accordanoe with
the rules heretofore observed in holding
Democratic primaries in Grant parish. no
Republicans or hdependents TO be al
lowed to vote in said election
On motion seventeen delegates vere
appointed to attend the Anti-L lottery con-
vention to be held in Baton Rouge Aug. 2.
as follows: j. Kemp, Jr, B.. g. Dean. A.
G. Thompson, w. q. Roberts. w. d. Irwin.
G. w. Bruce, NJ. E. Swafford, A. Barley
81. n. Hutson, A. ]. Dunn, j. NJ. Fletcher.
A Killingsworth, j. II. Williams. b. A.
Fortson. D. s. O'Quin, w. O. Harrison, J.
Q. Calhoun, and the secretary was in
structed to notify them Of their appoint
ment.
On motion the chair was authorized %
appoint q committee Of 1--WE to draft reoo-
buttons expressive OF the. sentiments Of
the mass meeting relative to the Louisi-
ana State Lottery.
The chair appointed a said committee
=. G. Randolph, G. G. Nash, B. C. Dean,
u. S. OQuin and W. ID. IRWIN, who after
9 short absence reported rs follows:
We vcur cour,;tt.. -, ~
and recommend the adoption Of tbe fol
lowing resolutions:
p..,I..s M.
s0, rnas IN tne IA. neafe lottery COM
nan and child in Iii tSe ispsth ~, h '.d VI q
oar s!sas D ss;s m uncom
sspecsiy to the veil bs;n~ n "rr rs.i. s snd
their moral and political viftus.
,!esse;N,e r liz re utterly condemn the per-
Ior twenty-ys yesn after its s sxnirsf}o En- \. ~
End Ne have contemplated with MINGLED sorrov
,ratic members AZ ~ T1n";ss.ss y q nno-
nave renewed the chsrfsr 81 m coz,sHn~ "
Ronolved Thai TO NJ Il sesvo. ss.ss;6<s-., .vs
prophetic that ever Ra11icsi Renabi;csn 4, ~
'ece1t iesisl.tn.e. led By Allsin in Tie House
IL, u ne Sen.iS voted lSr the bill tc
heir votes wers necssssry for lie Dessass 49, "a VI
), Resolved, That in the amuzslsd" press Of the
, ,snx Ne ness sn9 power Ct the lottery COM
ion; and We ccndemn enrsssrvedl, y, 81 ns@s
'ers wearing the collar of Pinchbeck Co. and
ecisre that they n.se more than failed in their
nsmesssIp tsss aie x;t ~ see people ana
Resolved. That IN the name Of lie loyal men
no .omen Of Louisians ne honor the governor:
Scmoctic Ustricss Is the 1s s!:ss,.ss odnc o.
s $:lEss;::, resisted =. '''..s' : ''''s''
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

Yon will he cured without an inflir-
fion Y yOn take C. c. c. certain chill
cure tor rhilIs and fever. Pleasant to
take. Guaranteed. Sold b.. 8. n.
Lacroix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1890-08-09

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AcsHsf Gheieete. Jones. Ii BoEsa.
NJ : Richsrdsen' q = 8 3 = ts sia3ss
3 y Chelstts. II NysrH LJTSonnson.
nno:aso' hs BriSess. ~ Lahaf
John Ros. Vs}tsss TH aSxSSsss.
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q nsy e Wood. "a Plunketk Ansy wssvsr,
: ~ H;cf..r ~ n-.c 4Mepys
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adnnfed. '1 /" = u'A''1'
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81 Anti-IotssrT Lsseoe- = % Aonts'n'
We your committee appointed to drafI
resolutions and bylawa beo leave Is r.
port q follows:
Whereas, We feel hiRhly inceneed and
indignant at the shamefnl and treacheroua
manner in which our riRhtv apd priviIeres
have been bartersd away 81 thoee No
not only violated their solemn oath to
support the constitution and laws Of
Louisiana, but most tfaitorUusly violated
me sacred trust repooed in them by =
conilding people; and
whereas We verify feel the necessity
q thorough organization and preparation
20 defend ourselves our homes, Families
and future generations against this mon
SER evll, conceived IN bribery and false
nooa ana born IN the corruption Of "A
: two-tn!rds majority, known = paid
t;ersd II - :onn g; oe sno cnrls-
nsnv- and cIcsssed :. -. sossty Ooms
cbas;tv ,s.,s;-,.,s = 49, ~ p ~ e
schoois ~!f6 -. 49," ~ ..s.S 1 P1rC;c
bnrn;rc c -. 80 ~. "a - I;s:se sne:x
,hsnna ana ;rfsrv = - ..i1n - q. -
= rdIv s,crd.-e -, :; ;s - . sear -.
tha ;nnocert srd ;a., ,-.s ~ ~ uinn&
p---,~'. - ~ = - .'' '''ol % =
neo ~ 1net lt = ene sense and teei-
~ q snIs league inst every olet1en who
asoIs JsMce' upeFty, uurns morality,
lonor nonesfys good government ffeedom
''v ~. will use every endeayor to Do
-. ne ne:ahous designs o. those who
- etsenpung 20 sell our oirthright tor .
- W Posss8ei mo % u mrther
Resolved, We believe that the public
naira Of the State Of Louisiana are in
.etter financial condition to-day than
hey have been since the civil war. and
hat the reports that our State = IL :
oudition OF psuperism are falsehoods
by the henchmen az Jno. A. |
DORIS, solely in the interest Of the Louis /,
ana State Lottery Company, and to shield !
from the disgraoe and iufamy /
hat they 50 justly deserved and right |
nlly expected; Be it further
Received That =. .~,.,,a 80. -. !.
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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

0He u"00VH fIHeS AZ ! W1U
2 represent the outlines of the two boards,
and the shaded parts show the portions
that will form the canoe frame. No. | is l2
feet long, "a inches wide, and y. Of an inch
thick. No. 2 is the same length. " inches
wide, and i inch thick.
Lay No. | on the floor and mark ont the
general shape of boat us shown. Trim of.
following the lines ard making the curves
graceful. At c and c saw straight down
to within 4 inches Of keel. Then saw
between these cuts on d and d. which
marks upper edge Of keel. This done, set
what Is left OF the board (the shaded por
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

The Chicagos next secured his services,
and he more than fulfilled their eNprcra
tiHns throughout the seasons of Il and
IS. His most remarkable pitching per,
formanCe was the retiring OF the Pitts,
burg team with only one safe hit ON Sept,
% of the former year.
Baldwin was one Of the party which
nadethe trip to Australia and Europe
during the winter of $3.50. Upon the
return Of the tourists Arson made the
biggest mistake of his life. lie released
Marx, thinking he had lost his former ef.
fectiveness In the box. Manager Bueken,
burger, Of the Columbus Club, shortly
afterward signed him, and thus showed
good judgment, for Baldwin more than
equalled his previous record, twice holding
the Brooklyns aud once each the 1T. Louis
and Athletics down TO two hits in a
championship game.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

Ii'ffhl W w iANs
In drying, the pa
per viii. strain
itself very tightly.
The rest Of the
boat il best COW
cred with narrow
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19
A SklllFUl PITCHER.


Mark Baldwin, Who Tosses the ball for
h Chicago Players League Club.
Mark Baldwin, the crack twirler Of the
Chicago club, of the Players league, is
one of the ablest pitchers in the profession.
He is of splendid physical development,
standing over d feet In height and weighs
about l0 pounds. His professional career
began with his engagement with the Cum
berland Md club, in 1883. In 1855 he
Joined the McKeesport club, and assisted IL
to win the championship of the Western
Pennsylvania league.
During the season Of lssG he did great
work for the Duluth club, of the North.
western league. That season he pitched
in forty-one games, being eight more than
any pitcher Of that league.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

er strips overlapping one another about
three inches, the overlapping space
being painted with thick asphaltum
varnish before the next strip is laid in
position. BE sure TO have asphaltum
between all the seams. Let strips be
doubled over stem and stern, overlapping
to secure perfect tightness at these ex,
posed points. When all is covered, paint
the whole with q coat Of asphaltum, and
while wet cover il with another thickness
Of paper-breaking joints-and finally with
the thin muslin. Cut Sits in the muslin
wherever 1t is necessary to make an over.
lap for the cake Of a smooth fit. The mus
lin will dry IN with the aspbaltum, and a
coat Of pnint over all will render every
thing perfectly tight.
IL remains TO put Oh the outer gun-
wales, which should be Il inch strips, 8
inches wide, fastened to the original lat
tice gInwales with clinched nails at fire.
quent intervals. Also nail or screw a false
cutwHter nj bow and stern outside OF and
through the paper and muslin. A con-
~venient seat Is shown in Fig. B.. II il sim
ply a box rs deep as the keel. with a slot
cut through two OF the sides. These direc-
lions are taken from an article in The
Christian Union by Charles Ledysrd Nor
ton.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

tom on edge and fix nrmly. Cut 30
inches from y inch board, and trim into
shape "a Fig. q. Cut notches inch deep
and y inch wide in upper corners and a
notch at Z to fit over keel. Set up at the
exact middle of keel
You nov need two long pieces aattice
STUN to serve for gunwales. They must
he about 1871 feet long to allow for the
curve. Lightly ma or clamp the ends at
ID and ID, and let re middle Of each rest in
the notches at the upper corners OF A.
Now you have the general outline of
your canoe, nan ely, keel, stem, stern and
gunwah. The 81 thing to be done is to
shaIe the rest o the molds. This is shown
in Pig. 2, which, you remember, rep
resents a i inch board. A. the midship
section, is already in place. The other sec
tions, b b and c c, are marked on the
board and cut out in like manner.
Mark the principal points on the board
and draw the curves accordingly. The re-
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19
A Futurity Winner.

Chaos, the winner Of last years Futurity
stakes, is a chestnut gelding by imp. Ray
on dor, out of Lily X. by imp. Glenelg out
of Florine or Florence, the dam OF the
mighty Hindoo He is the property Of the
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19
JACK M'MAsTeRs.
Something About the Famous Trainer Of
Athletes-His Record.

Something About the amo Trainer Of
Athletes-His Record.
Jack McMasters is a man who il as widely
known, a. capable and as popular as any
member Of his profession on either side Of
the Atlantic. He was born, says The Clip
par, In the parish Of Kirkmaiden, Wigton-
shire, Scotland. on Aug. IS, 1851. When
still In his teens he commenced the bust
ness Of a trainer Of athletes. The first man
be trained wxs James Nuttall, Of Manches-
ter, for q race for the 900 yards champion
gold cup, which he won. McMasters next
trained Nuttall for his racs with s. Ridley,
Of Gateshead, to run 1000 yards for the
championship and $1,000. Nuttall was
again successful, winning by a yard. He
then trained successfully Charles Wright,
James McIeavey, Yates, Hindle and George
Parry.
In 1879 McMasters left England in quest
Of a wider and more profitable field for his
talents in the United States, landing In
New York in September Of hat year. His
first engagement in the United States was
to prepare W. Barnes, of Mana'unk, Pa,
for a match with Tomlinson, Of / rankford.
Barnes won the race by three yards. Sub
sequently he trained Lee. Of the University
of Pennsylvania, and also filled the position
Of trainer for the Brooklyn Athletic club.
He remained with that club for a year.
During the next four years he trained some
Of the best runners, etc, ever seen in
America. He is now engaged by {. A.
Byrnt to look after the interests Of the
members of the Brooklyn Baseball club.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

suit will b. some
thing like u and c
sections. The mid.
ship section was
trimmed square
at the edge, hut
you will find that
the other sections
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

must he beveled a little TO correspond with
the narrowing Of the boat fore and aft
This angle will be shown by the lattice
pieces.
The molds Mt c c, when in position, ut
against the shaded stem and stern pieces
Il d, and are nailed or screwed tn them as
at 1.
Now turn the canoe upside down, laying
her on horses or other firm supports.
Drive long wire nails ~diagonally through
the corners uf the mods Into the keel in all
except the midship sections. which may DO
taken out altogether before the frame is
turned over. The reason for this is that
You will sit, when padding. somewhere
between 3 and Is, and "A solid midship sec.
tion will interfere with your legs. Take it
out, therefore, and cut a semi circular
piece ms indicated at A, Fig. 9. forming
" rib like pieces, which may, perhaps,
require strengthening with cleats or the
like.
Tn tlane is now complete. As paper is
"a be the outside covering, il is necessary
20 have something still between the molds
to give ii a fair curve" The thinnest and
lightest strips obtHinable will answer.
The outer covering or skin is of strong
manila wrapping paper, such Ms comes in
rolls or large sheets. Eighteen Yards, or
four large sheets, is enough. Wet the
paper and double il smoothly over inside
the gunwale, cutting Sits If necessary to
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19
EATS WAITE D.

Foi 'lub Rates. or any further information de.
sired, writ, legibly 10 the unde rsigned, clearly stat.
ing your residence. with state. County, street and
Aunier More rapid return mail delivery will he
assured by your enclosing an Envelope hearing
your fail address,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19

HON William !. Scott, who IL credited
thoroughbred stallion imported into ire
United States. kAyon d. Or Is the houa
Qhaos L not n beautiful horss to look e,
mt ~ q bread winner he stands high On IL
-. The accompanying ptcurb tAh1n
bon Harper's Weekly.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-19
ZAPyS
H&~&

We the undersigned Bans 9 and Bankers will pay
all Prizes drasn IN The Louisiana state Lotteries
which may De presented ~ our counters.
RIM .wALMSLEY, Pres Louisiana Nat, Bank.
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres, State Nat. Bank
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans Nat. Bank
CARL kOHN, Pres. Union National Bank.
The Arizona champion., 1890-09-06
TERRITORIAL NEWS.
Items of Interest Concerning Arizona
 and New Mexico.

The Apache county republicans passed resolutions endorsing both the Territorial and National administrat- ions.
 Pima county Democrats have placed the following ticket in the field.
 Councilman, Fred G Hughes; Assem- ply, 4 Hover, NJ C Samaniego, G A Hoff, s R Wood and R H Harrison; Supervisors, Frank Allison and Theo- dore Gebler; Probate Judge, John $ Wood; Sheriff A c Bernard; District Attorney, William Lowell; Recorder, Chas. Shibell; Treasurer, G J Roskruge.
 The Republican convention of Pima county has nominated the sollowing ticket: Councilman, David Henderson; Assembly, Gen. Thomas E Wilson, 0 c Suter, W N Cummings, Thomas Driscoll, George Pusch; Supervisors, G A Avery, Edward Bullock; Probate Judge, Dr. F H Goodwin; Sheritf, J K Brown; District Attorney, c W Wright; Recorder, J J Hiil; Treasurer, Ben Heney; Assessor. F A Stevens; County Surveyor, L D Chillson.
The Arizona champion., 1890-09-06
Williams lte ms.

Our Williams correspondent furnish es us the following Items this week:
 Prof, James has gone to the Grand Canyon.
 Geo. F. Thornton has returned from Alabama.
 Col J. F. Wilson, of Prescott spent a day in this place, last week. J. Q. Adams, of Los Angeles shipped four car loads of beef cattle from this place Saturday.
 Tine Democrats will send three deleg- atei to Prescott instructed to support Waddell for Sheriff and Wilson for District Attorney.
 Over l00 bonafde voters attended the Republican primaries "Wednesday afternoon to select delegates to the County convention to represent this place at Prescott on the 18th inst. Ferd Neilis and ". H. Williams were the gentlemen elected as delegates The delegates go uninstructed The meeting was harmonious throughout.