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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
The Whisky War is On.

A meeting of the citizens of
Oction and vicinity was held on
the 8th inst, which appointed
Messrs. w. P. Guynes, S. r. Lee,
and James ID. Adams as commit
tee to represent the people and use
all legal means to suppress illegal
whisky traffic in Grant parish. The
meeting then adjourned to meet on
the 18th, when fully a hundred per-
sons were present, and not only en-
dorsed the action taken but added
to the committee Messrs. j. H.
Tison and James Blain, to help in
the good work begun.
The good people of Grant are
beginning to understand that the
lawless elements are raising hue
and cry about "rings, persecution
and oppression" only to divert at
tention from their own peccadillos,
and they are organizing to see that
none shall escape by any such
means. This is no political matter,
nor do they propose to allow it to
become one. They desire that the
laws be cbeyed, but propose to use
none but legal measures to see that
it is done, and will discountenance
any other method of procedure in
any and all cases.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
NOTICE.

CoLFAx. La, February 1, 1893,
Notice is hereby given to all persons owning
Hogs and allowing them to run at largo within
one mile of the river front. in ward one, Grant
parish. La. that if their Hogs are not taken up
and confined. after twenty days from this date
said Hogs will be Impounded as the law directs.
j.. ". CARNAHAN,
Constable Ward One.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
Election to Sell 18th Section.
STATE OF LOUlSIAN
PARISH OF GRANT.

PARISH OF GRANT.
Colfax, La, january II, 1893.
BY virtue of the law in me vested an election
is hereby ordered to be held in township nine
north, range one west, Grant parish. La. on
SATURDAY. February Is. 1888.
to take the sense of the resident voters in said
township. whether or not the school lands, to-
witt the sixteenth section. shall be sold.
w. L. Wallace, member of the school board
or in his absence T. +. Crawford. the magistrate
of ward five. is hereby ordered and commissions
The election to be held on said day, after hav-
ing been advertised for thirty days previous and
notices thereof posted in three public places in
said township, and ut the court house door IN
the town of Collar, and the parties holding said
election are to mako full returns of the same.
g. H. MCKNIGHT,
Parish Treasurer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
For Sale or Rent.

The House and Lot in Colfax, known as
the Thorpe Residence. Office OH premises.
good Garden, Barn, Out Houses, etc.
For particulars apply to
ANDREW THORPE. Alexandria. La,
or G. d. KEMP. Colfax. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
Colfax' High School.

The Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure in
announcing to the public that the first
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin on the Second Monday of Scptem-
Der. 1892. No pains will be spared to
make it a first-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Department 81 so per month
Preparatory eco
Music. Vocal and Instrumental s so
Incidental fee Is cents per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasona-
Bile terms Two hotels in town. and sew
eIal private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them in
and give MS fair trial. We are in the
race to stay.
j. +. KELLY, NJ D., President.
w. L. RICHARDSON.
Secretary Board of Trustees.
Colfax, La, Aug. 10, 1899.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
mo-. Is.
Grover Cleveland will become
President next Saturday.

Don't waste time, money, and
health trying every new medicine
you may see advertised in the Pa
pers. If the cause of your trouble
is in the blood, liver, stomach, or
kidneys, take Ayers Sarsaparilla
at once, and be sure of a cure.
Take no other.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the the song Of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist, and tits guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood-Will drive malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll rs cure all
malarial fevers.-For cure of headache,
consumption and indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaran-
teed, or money refunded.-Price Soc.
and 81 per bottle at c. C. Nash's. 5
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B. TURNER
DEALER IN
General Merchandise
DsnnVilln In

PinevIIles La,
Has Just received Full Stock Of Fall
and Winter Goods, which is to be sold at
a small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and exam
inc his large and we'll selected stock OF
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Dress Goods and Trimmings,
Fancy Goods, White Goods, Ladies' fine
Hosiery, all styles and grades, Flanels
and Waterproofs, Linseys, Cassimeres and
Diagopals, Bedford Cords, ETC., aud full
lines of Gloves, Embroidery, etc.
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock of Boys and Mens's CLO-
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at a 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 MILRURN
WAGONS, the best in the world.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25

Gen. G. T. Beauregard, died at his
residence in New Orleans on the night OF
Feb. Goth. The only living general OF
the late Confederacy now Is Gen. Kirby
Smith.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25
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Constitutional Reforms.

the senate, speaker of the house,
and She other gentlemen selected,
for the purpose of proposing con-
stitutional amendments, has given
rise to a great deal of comment
and speculation, as to what are the
reforms most necessary to render
our constitution servicable and sat-
isfactory to the people. The varie-
ty of propositions to alter this in
strument are almost as numerous
as the individuals who make them.
Then we have those who oppose
the amendment process, and loudly
call for a constitutional conven-
ton, to make a new constitution
out and out. This class of reform
ers are not only greatly in the
minority, but they also show a to-
tai lack of information on the sub
ject. It is only a few years since
the present constitution was form
ed by this very process, and the ex-
pensiveness and unwiel1iness of
that convention is a matter still
fresh in the minds of the people, as
are also sundry amendments that
have had to be added to the consti-
tuition since. In the making of
the present constitution we had re-
representatives. fresh from the peo-
pie. They were also fresh" SO
far as a knowledge of their duties
was concerned. This is the great
and fatal objection to all constitu-
tional conventions. The great
States of New York, Ohio and
Kentucky have all decided that
the amendment plan is safer and
far more satisfactory than con-
stitutional convention, and, Louisi-
ana profting by her own expert
ence, and having the example of
these commonwealth, has wisely
adopted the policy of amendment,
by which all the people have full
and free opportunity to discuss all
laws proposed for their benefit and
government.
One of the most general demands
seems to be for reconstruction of
the courts, the favorite idea being
to do away entirely with our circuit
courts, giving increased jurisdic-
ton to the ward magistrates, and
a consequent decrease il the juris-
diction of the district courts. 1t is
proposed that justices Of the peace
shall have the right to try all cases
of assault and battery less than
mayhem, also of petty larceny and
other minor offenses; and that
their jurisdiction be increased in
civil matters. To facilitate justice
in magistrates courts it is propos-
ed to authorize them to try by a
iurv of five freeholders. This in
crease Of jurisdiction of magistrates
would free the district courts of
the large number of insignificant
cases that now consume their time,
and at the same time allow juris-
diction of the district courts to be
extended so as to include the ter
ritory at present occupied by the
circuit courts.
In the matter of trials by jury it
is proposed that the agreement of
ten men shall constitute verdict,
thus putting it out of the power OF
one or two corrupt jurors two
thwart justice.
Purifying the ballot, restricting
suffrage by an educational qualif-
cation and the payment of poll tax,
curtailing the power of the govern
or in the matter of appointments,
and many other propositions are
advanced. But we have not the
space in this brief article to do JUS
tice by comment On them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-02-25

Official advertisements 81 per square for
FIRST insertion; each subsequent publica-
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Brief communications upon subjects of
public interest solicited, but no attention
will lie paid to anonymous writers.
Address: CHRONICLE. Colfax, La.
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ga-Jadical advertisements mast be paid
for in adrance, or they viu be discontinued
after the first insertion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

Wednesday, Washington 8 birthday
anniversary, marked a very important
event in United States history. AS a
result OF the days work, the United
States government now floats the Ameri-
can flag over at least one merchant ves-
sci on the high seas. 1t is the first one
New York"-and the flag was raised
by President Harrison in person on
board the "New York." in New York
harbor. The "City of Paris" will also
float the American flag from this time
on, and thus, under republican admin
istration, is removed one Of the fouleet
charges of impecunioslty against the
American government. May the good
work go on until columbia free shall
rule the sea as Britannia ruled OF yore."
These vessels which have just transfer
red their allesence from the British to
the American government are two Of the
Stanchest, fieetest and prettiest crafts
afioat and may we'll be the pride of any
nation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24
How hr. ThurMan Would Settle the
Troublesome Money Ones
tion.
Election of Reach from North Dakota
Gives Democrats Clear Majority
I'm the Senate.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. A.-AIlen G..
Thurman has thoughtof the plan which
he thinks will solve tire financial prob
lem and dispose of the currency ques-
ton to the satisfaction of all. His pro-
posal is that silver dollars shall be the
basis for national bank circulation. The
banks are to be required to deposit in
the United States treasury 90 per cent
in such dollars upon which they are TO
be permitted to issue 100 per cent of the
notes. These would always insure pay
ments and give the banks a profit on
their circulation which they do not now
enjoy.
Mr.. Thurman argues that silver and
gold would. with free coinage and this
amendment to the national banking law
be at a parity in "a hours and the strife
cease.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

then taken up. Tie o.s- was passed just
as rapidly as the diplomatic and con-
sular bill had been, both having been
disposed of in less than an hour. The
legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill was, then taken up.
For the Relief of Mr.. Jones.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--On motion of
Mr.. Hit bill was passed for the relief
of George w. Jones, late United States
minister to New Granada (now the
United States of Colombia.) Mr.. Jones,
who was the first United States senator
from the state of Iowa, was in the house
while that body was considering his
measure and when the speaker an
nounced that it had been agreed to, he
arose and returned his hearty thanks to
Mr.. Hit for his successful effort. The
house then resumed consideration Of
the Indian appropriation bill.
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COMPLETES THE VICTORY.
Election OF Roach Gives Democrats a
Clear Majority i'm the Senate.

Election OF Roach Gives Democrats a
h Clear Majority i'm the Senate.
. NEW YORK Feb. 24.-The Sun says
editorially: The election of William M.
Roach, Democrat, to the United States
senate from North Dakota, definitely
fixes the control of the next senate In
Democratic hands and completes the
November victory of the Democracy.
The new senate, which viii assemble
simultaneously with the inauguration
of the president, viii contain A Demo
Gratis, 81 Republicans, and Populists.
Wyoming. Montana and Washington
senators are yet to be chosen. As the
next senate will be composed Of 50 MEM
'bers, the elee tion of Mr.. Roach gives
the Democrats clear half Of the whole
number possible, and that, with the
vice presidents vote In. case OF q tie,
puts the Democratic party in the saddle
in the senate for two years ut least.
It does more. It relieves the nat
ional democracy from q hateful,
perilous and distasteful alliance
with the Populists. It will compel the
Republicans to strike hands with the
latter If they hope to imperil Demo
cratic control, a dangerous political
championship for. either. Of. the great
parties. The election OF Mr.. Roach also
frees the Democrats from any depend
ence upon the three states where vacan-
cies exist, all threein theextreme North
west. 1t again exalts the stalwart
figure Of Mein Herr Adlai E. Stevenson,
Bloomington, to position of national
importance.
Brother Adlai has the casting vote.
Last and chiefest. it win enable the
Democracy of 1893 to carry out the tar
iff policy proclaimed in the Democratic
platform of 1892 without hindrance
from a Republican senate The way Is
clearing for an effaceinent of protection
and the enactment of tariff for reve.
| nue. only.
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A number OF we'll known names appear

A number OF we'll names appear
ON the cover of The American Queen for
February. Mrs. Annie Besant, the high
priestess of "Esoteric Buddhism" now
that Madame Blavatsky is dead, con-
tributes an article which she calls IA
Rough Outline OF Theosophy.' Mr.. r.
L. Garner, of "Simian speech" fame,
tells us what he thinks Of Jim the
Orang and His Cousins" and Madame
Albani, the American songstress SO
much in favor with Queen Victoria,
relates her FIRST Success" In addition
to these interesting articles the number
contains bright stories, another install
ment OF practical Palmistry," "Fashion
Notes." directions for "Home Dress
making" etc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

The proposed resubmission amend
ment to the constitution as agreed upon
by a majority of the temperance COM
mittee and adopted by the house
yesterday reads as follows:
"The legislature shall have power to
regulate and control the manufacture
and sale OF intoxicating liquors in this
state; but shall not authorize the sale
OF any Intoxicating liquors as bever-
age to be drank upon the premises
where sold within any Incorporated
town, village or city, nor within any
county outside and exclusive OF the in
corporated towns, villages or cities
therein, except upon condition that a
majority OF the. qualified electors OF such
incorporated town, village or city, or OF
such county exclusive OF incorporated
towns, villages or cities, shall at an
election first contest to such sale. The
Legislature shall provide by law for the
inspection, without expense to the state,
OF all liquors kept for sale in the state" :"
The adoption Of the majority report
was carried by vote OF 42 to 40, with
one rssubmissionist on the sick list; but
as two Of these voting in favor of thu re.
port changed position afterward it is
conceded that the resubmissionists will
have margin OF ouiy one when the
amendment comes up for final action
which may not be for several days yet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24
Makl.s a l.rersh GOT.

The making of man cooa in France
is lengthy and tedious process When
a young man decides to pursue culi-
nary career he selects his nom al In
structor, to whom he pays fee of $500.
The aspirant is first assigned to the veg
etable cook. who teaches him how to
prepare the raw materials. When lie
has mastered this. he is initiated into the
mystery of cooking them. This thor
oughly learned he studies the way of
cutting up raw meat, of preparing fish
and how to stuff. dress, truss and lard
game and poultry. When he has thor
oughly learned this, he is placed before
the range, where he receives instruction
in the various processes of broiling, fry.
ing. roasting and baking.
When he graduates from this depart.
ment, he passes under the control Of the
second cook. who reveals to him stht
mysteries ,of sauces and soups. The In.
terest BIT this fnnctionary In his pupil Il
ID necessary 10 accelerate with liberia
and frequent tips. The young man i.
now turned back to the pastry cook, Il
whom ne serves long apprenticeship ii
all that pertains 10 the concpction O
sweets, pastries and ices. This complete
his culinary education, and he is, pre-
pared to assume the role OF q competen
cook. New York Sun.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

The state senate committee reports
favorably on that part OF senate bill No
306 permitting women to vote at municl.
pal elections, but unfavorably on allow
ing officeholding by them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24
ryphoid Fever From Ice Cream.

1t is quite well established fact that
ice may carry the germs of typhoid
fewer. Instances have> been noted. The
Lancet gives an account of the out
break of this fever in London. which
has been traced to some cheap ice cream
peadled about the streets by Italians
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24
A Unique Invention.

The last application of the penny in.
the-slot principle is characterized by
common sense, ingenuity and utility.
Hitherto the public has fed the automatic
machine with coppers in return for value.
In the latest plan the process has been
reversed. The public will receive pen
mics instead of giving them. The idea is
this: To the person who turns crank
100 times the machine yields up one
penny. The crank is connected inside
with dynamo. and the 100 revolutions
Of the handl manufacture and store a
quantity of electrical energy which is to
be eventually retailed by the owners of
the machine for the purpose of produc-
ing illumination
The plan appears to be feasible enough,
and it would certainly in districts where
unemployed labor abounded be pro-
ductive OF considerable good. No man
need go in want of meal who can ap-
ply himself to the electrical automatic
machine. And the invention might be
capable of wide application. Why should
not every household be provided with
one? Every member of the family might
in the name of exercise give the handle
so many hundred turns day sufficient.
If that were possible, to provide elec-
tricity enough for the purposes of light
ing ~
The turning of the crank might super
sede dumbbell practice in the mornings,
and during the summer months it might
be possible to store enough electrical
energy to tide over the winter. From
the point of view of the man i'm the street
II would be interesting to know what in
com. he could make in a week by
reasonable expenditure of effort. Even
If only 100 revolutions could be per-
formed in FIVE minutes, the operator
would be working at the rate of shil-
ling an hour, scale of remuneration
much in excess of that paid in some in
dustries involving quite as much physical
exertion Electricity.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

President.elect Cleveland has COM
pleted the selection OF cabinet, and
if his independence of party precedents
and criticism is to be taken AS an index
OF his course in the making OF his minor
appointments, there is not much need OF
postoffice aspirants worrying over. their
chances
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24
BILLS QUICKLY PASSED.
The Senate Disposcs OF Two 4,ppr,
priniion Bills.

WAsnINGTos. Feb. 24.-The senate
at once proceeded to the consideration
of the diplomatic and consular approv
priation bill, There was no item I'm the
bin that gave rise to any contest or dis
cussion. As quickly as the clerk could
read the bill il was passed
The Milaca appropriation bill was
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Washinrtnn disnatch,

Washington dispatch, 2: Senator
Pettigrew offered an amendment to the
sundry civil bill permitting the State OF
South Dakota to select lands in the
Fort Randall military reservation as a
part OF the lands granted to it under the
enabling act.
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OF SUBSCRIPTION.
rrl AnYRRTISKRs

Tag DAuY LKADER makes special feature OF
furnishing information concerning the advan-
tapes and resources Of the city OF Mad.eon and
the state at large, emitting IL to the patronage
OF advertisers Of every Glaze.
j. r. STAHL. Proprietor