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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
That Famous Society.

Tn0C Famous Society.
The American Protective Asso-
citation sets forth its objects as
follows:
First.-That the American Pro
tective Association is organized for
the purpose of purifying politics,
is a non-sectarian and non-partisan
organization, composed only of
true American citizens, without re-
gard to nationality.
Second.-While we unite to pro-
tect our country and its free instr
buttons, we attack no mans religion
so long as he does not attempt to
make it an element in political
power.
Third Our aim is to preserve
and maintain the government of
the United States and the princi-
pies of the Declaration of Inde-
pendencs, as set forth by the found
ers, against the encroachments of
ell foreign influence. g
Fourth. We regard all religo-
political organization as the enc
mics of civil and religious liberty.
Fifth.-It is, in our opinion, un-
safe and unwise to appoint or elect
to civil or military offices in this
country men who owe supreme al
legiance to any foreign king, po-
tentate or ecclesiastical power, or
who are sworn to obey such power.
Sixth.-We are in favor of main
tanning one general, unsectarian
free school system, and will oppose
all attempts to supplant it by any
sectarian institution. We are op-
posed to the use of public funds for
any sectarian purpose.
Seventh.-We are in favor of
changing our immigration laws in
such manner that they will protect
our citizen laborers from the infu-
ences of pauper and criminal labor,
which, through the instrumentality
OF European propagandist socie-
ties, are rapidly supplanting our
free and educated American citi-
zens in every line of industry; but
we do not oppose honest and edu-
Gated immigrants who come for
the purpose of becoming American
citizens, and who will forswear al
legiance to all foreign potentates
and powers.
Eighth.-We are in favor of put
ting into Office honest and true pa
triots, who are qualified and who
owe allegiance only to the Stars
and Stripes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

''The Bible for Journalists" is
the startling heading of an article
that is going the rounds from the
pen of Mr.. Chas. A. Dana, of the
N. Y. Sun. Just why this should
be regarded as sensational, we can
not see. Mr.. Dana only voices the
sentiments of thousands of chris
tians all over the world. The BIZ
bic is not only the best book for
journalists, but it is also the best
for men in every other walk of life.
This is an era when gentlemen are
judged from the Bible standard,
and the more closely they follow
its teachings the more respect they
receive from their fellow men.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

The preacher for the Colfax and
Boyce charge for 1894 is Rev. G.
E. Mcdonald. Rev. j. F. Patter-
son is appointed for Montgomery,
Rev. Wilson Moore for Ada, and
Rev. j. w. Turner for Winfield.
Bro. ]. E. Riddle, our former pas
tor at Colfax, has been sent to
Jeanerette, in the Opelousas dis
trict. Rev. s. j. Davies is contin-
ned as presiding elder of the Alex
andria district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

The absurd lie about the Presi-
dents message having been tele-
graphed to London before being
sent to Congress is greedily de.
voured by Populite suckers as q
fine bit of campaign chowder. We
next expect to hear that Mr.. Cleve-
land has a dead cinch on the
moon, that it is made of green
cheese, and that he has given the
bloody Englishmen liberty to draw
on it at will, while the free and un-
trammeled American citizen still
has to make his own cheese.
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mo. Z.

keeping, and they were confined in
the cells of the Parish Prison.
This custom has prevailed ever
since, and has been generally OBJ
served of late years.
During the days of slavery the
Parish Prison was used as q sor
of house of correction. Obstrepe-
rous slaves were punished with
solitary confinement or were chas-
tised with cat-o-nine tails at the
Jogging post. There were also
other modes of punishment such as
stocks, thumb screws, and they
were. often and freely used The
advance of civilization, however,
did away with these and other tor
lures and gradually the place be-
came the proper sort of reforma-
tory.
The Parish Prison is a square
brick structure taking up the en-
tire square bounded by Orleans.
st. Ann, IRENE and Marais streets.
1t is provided with separate yards
and cells for white and colored
prisoners, and the men and women
are also separated. Within its
spacious precincts hundreds of
prisoners can be accommodated, and
at present time 365 are quartered
there. The building has almost
outlived it's usefulness, having sunk
into state of decay.
Many parties have suffered the
death penalty within its walls.
Among these may be mentioned
Ford and Murphy, Baker, Dee
champs, Beadle and others. : But
the main incident in connection
with the Parish Prison which made
it historic in the annals of the
whole country was the vengeance
inflicted upon a number of italian
prisoners, for the assassination of
Chief of Police d. G. Hennessy,
March IA, 1891.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

Sam Jones, the revivalist, was ad-
vertised to preach at Lake Charles
on Dec. 18th, but on account OF
failure to make railroad connection,
he did not "get there" on time.
Sheriff CD. Kemp, accompanied by
Messrs. w. G. Roberts and j. L.
Hawkins of Colfax, went down to
hear. him, but had their railroad
ride for nothing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
QurA for Headache.

As remedy for all forms of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects a permanent
cure, and the most dreaded habituaI
sick headache yields to life influence.
We urge all who are afflicted to pro-
cure a hottie and give this remedy a
fair trial. In cases of habitual conati-
patton Electric Bitters cures by giving
the needed tone to the bowels, and few
cases long resist the use of this medi-
cine. Try it once. Large bottles only
fifty cents at any drug store. 2
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

AT a meeting of the Montgomery
lodge of Free and Accepted Ma
sons, held Dec. 9th, the following
officers were elected: Major II. v.
Mccain, VIM; E. w. Tilton, s. W.;
Il. M. Horn, ]. W.; j. H. Williams,
Treasurer; j. M. Plunkett, Tyler;
M. L. Payne, s. D.; L. Ethridge,
j. D.; Rev. ]. 3. Payne, Chaplain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

People who have tried it, say
that there is no better medicine for
dyspepsia than Ayers Sarsaparille.
1t may not give one the stomach of
an ostrich, but it so strengthens
the alimentary organs that diges-
ton of ordinary food becomes easy
and natural.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
progress and Poverty"

! The philosophical stole who ad
vanced the idea that poverty wal
one of the main spurs to activity
and real progress, was not a foo
by any means. In fact, q little re-
Election shows him to have had ,
keen and clear insight into human
nature. His deduction is but an
other form for that accepted truism
that necessity is the mother Of
invention" We all recognize this
as standard exposition of a known
fact; and, it is no truer than thai
poverty, want and desire are better
incentives to action and progress
than are wealth, plenty and safety.
Want and desire make a man gel
up and hustle to attain his ambition,
whereas wealth and plenty induces
him to take his ease, be indolent,
not to say incapable of real i'm
provement. If his mind turns to
anything, it is merely to purchase
with his money the invention of
some other mans brain to contrib
ute to his ease and comfort. On
the other hand the man of poverty
is industrious and uses his brain to
invent method by which he can
attain comfort and ease, and in so
doing he is more than apt to bene-
fit mankind at large. 1t may be
contended that wealthy men some
times invent useful means and
methods, but, granting this to be
true, nineteen times out of twenty
it will be found that his habits of
industry were formed in the days
of his poverty.
These reflections are INDUCED in
close on the eve of Christmas, the
end of another year, a year full of
sorrows, disappointments and act
ual need. May we not indulge the
hope that our people are being lied
by a way that they knew not" and
that our Heavenly Father has in
store for us a measure of progress
and prosperity far greater than we
could attain without these trou-
bles of which we 30 bitterly COM
plain. We are philosophical and
trusting enough to believe that the
future is big and bright with hope
and prosperity, and, believing it,
We extend our. readers, one and all
> merry Christmas greeting, and
look upon the approach of the glad
md happy New Year with bright
anticipations of the good time COM
ng in which we all shall have a |
liberal share of prosperity and
,ontentment
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
Bucklen'sA rnics Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tctter, chapped hands, clilblains,
cOrns, aud all other skin eruptiOns, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. Iii guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money rcfuded. Price
25c per box Sold at all drug stores.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

Feeble and capricious appetites
are best regulated by the use of
Ayers Cathartic Pills. They do
not debilitate, by excessive stimu-
lation; but cause the stomach, liver,
and bowels to perform their func-
tons properly. As an after-dinner
pill, the are unequaled.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

&C. O. O. Certain Chin Cure |"
u pleasant to take and HARM
less. Children like &c. Guaran.
teed to euro ChillD and Fever.
Large bottles 80 cents.
For sale by J. Kemp 4 Son.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

children Ike to take 60, @. @.
Certain Chill Cure" tho ploao.
ant and guaranteed cure for
Fever Ague and Malaria-Bet.
ter than Quinine. Price 80 Cts.
For sale by J. Kemp Son.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

Rean Ne earned as our NKw IIss eswuss
UnI8 .gsdly and sos"s.Siy, By sno.. sod q
Ii either se1. ycuug old. end n th<if
vvu "uvA own l"ealities, ~ hefevsr they live. Any
one cen do the wask. Essy lesrn.
we furnish everything We No Tea san devoee
your spare mee. OF all time the wesh. a.
snurey INV eadsnd bsneS wonderful osks4
nesnners are canning fom SIS Sc per urwas
sna mutt amer hssie exRtenee We esn Ansh yea he
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
Colfax High School.

Tho Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure In
announcing to the public that the second
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin on the First Monday of Septem.
Der: 1898 No pains will be spared to
make it . frst-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
P P%:1s Department. 9 90 90 Per month
Music. Vocal and Instrumental 3 so
Incidental fee. Is cents per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasons
bic terms Two hotels in town, and sew
cral private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them in
and give us fair trial. We are In the
race to stay.
J. Z. KELLY, N D., President.
w. L. RICHARDSON,
Secretary Board of Trustees.
Colfax, La, Aug. 10, 1893.
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WORK FOR US

q few days, and you will be startled 1t the unex.
pected success that viii reward your efforts. We
positively have the best business to offer an agent
that can be found on the face of this EARTH
$4,000 profit ON $1,000 worth Of business ID
being easily and honorably made by and paid to
hundreds OF men, women, boys, and girls In our
employ. You can make money faster ut work for
us than you have any idea of. The business Is 90
easy to learn, and instructions simple and plnin,
that all succeed from the start. Those who take
hold Of the business reap the advantage that
arises from the sound reputation of one of the
oldest, most successful, and largest publishing
that the business so readily and handsomely Yields
All beginners succeed grandly, and more than
realize their greatest expectations. Those who
try 1t find exactly ~ we tell them. There IL plenty
of room for \ few more workers, and we urge
them to begin at once. II you are already en-
ployed, but have few spare moments, and wish
(for this Is your grand opportunity, and receive
full particulars by return mail. Address,
TRUE CO.. Box No. 200, Augusta, Me.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
JOHN A. WILLIAMS,
LAWYER,
COLFAX. LOUISIANA
Will Practice IN all the Courts. mul9
NOTICE.

To ,chOm 1t may concern
Notice in hereby given that l have
placed in the hands Of w. C. Rob<fts,
Attorney. for collection, all out standing
notes and accounts due me, except By
those persons living ON my property, or
that controlled by me. Settle, snd there
by save costs. Oh. TEAL.
Colfax La. Oct. 18th, 1893.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
For ScrofuIa

~A1ter suffering for about tweuty-avs
years nom scroful0us sores On the legp
ana Arms, trying various medical courseo
without benent, began to use Ayers
0arsaparilla, and . wonderful cure was
the result. Five bottles sulIlced to 70
store me 70 health. "-Bonlfncia Lopez.
"a 3. Commerce ct, San Antonio, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23
B. TURNER
DEALER IN
General Merchandise

Plneville, La,
Has just received Full Stock of Fall
and Winter Goods, which 10 to be sold at
. 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 Trimming,
Fancy Goods, White Goods, Ladies' fine
Hosiery, all styles and grades, Flanels
and Waterproofs, Linseys, Cassimeres and
Diagonals, Bedford Cords. etc., and full
lines of Gloves, Embroidery, etc.
Mons 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 . 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, 1893-12-23

my daughter WAS allicted for nearly
syear with cataxrh. The physicians b.
ing unable 70 help her, my pastor recon-
nended Ayers 6arsaparilla. followed
his advice. Three months Of regular
treatment with Ayers 6arsaparills and
Ayers Pills completely restored my
daughters health."-Mrs. Louise Bielle,
Little Canada, Ware, Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

Tank de Lawd for summer time,
For melon vine and blossom;
But tank Him more for Christmas time.
An hot corn pone and postum.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-12-23

G-Jadical Advertisements mast be paid
for IN adraace. or they WiH BE- discontin scd
utter the first iRsertioa.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03

The January number OF Ro
nance offers not only . feast to the
lover Of fascinating stories, but . pc.
euliarly interesting field for the
student of intern ationsl fiction.
Eight of its fifteen stories are from
the pens OF noted Spanish writers.
They arc selected primarily with .
view to their general interest, but are
still of 90 marked flavor IS to reveal
clearly and in tho most pleasing
manner . different spirit from that
which controls literature OF tho same
class in other countries. Besides this
extraordinary presentation of Spanish
fiction, the number contains . special
New Year story, two thrilling narra>
tives in the best style Of French art,
several charming original American
sketches, aud two intensely dramatic
stories by Julia Sohayer and Barton
Allen. The whole forms a number of
uncommon strength and variety.
THIS magazine is issued by Romance
Publishing Company. Clinton Hall,
Astor Place, New York, at rs cents a
number; subscriptions, q. SO q year.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
TOWnSendiSmS.
Sunday (Cal.) Index.1

Sunday (Cal) Index,l
We have lost q snowshoe pole. 1t
has "lndex" marked plainly upon one
of its eight sides. 1t wasn't los, ex-
ao,ly. but somebody gathered it in.
Will the gatherer be so kind and just
as to stick it up in snow drift, some>
whore. so that We may encounter it.
Near . saloon would be conspicuous.
The Lundy brass band seems to
have blown itself out of existence,
and the instruments are scattered to
the four winds. The cymbals are be.
ing used for pot covers, big lnjun is
heinR dealt on the big drum, and the
.drum>sticks are po'atomasl.ers in q
China restaurant. Get the machines
together and give Us q tune on
Christmas.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03

II Prospered In 1892, Notwithstanding
the Depression In Mining.
Salt Lake Tribune.l
Our near neighbor to the north
Utah's great suburb--has had some
troubles the past year. A mighty
mining strike parslyz rd tho best in.
dustry of tho northern counties of that
State for months; it unsettled bust.
ness affairs up Their; It made much
confusion and much heart-burninR;
il estranged relations between labo.
and capital; it caused no end of 6nan-
DIAL loss-actual loss produced bv the
riot and loss which came by not being
able to draw from without assistance
/" carrying out the great enterprises
which was confidently looked for =
year ago to-day.
And yet Idaho has prosp-red. The
irrigati"R canals have been extended
more and more; acres have been
brought under the pillow, aud with the
harvest was renewed the assurance
that all it needs in Idaho is to utilize
tho water that flows by toward the
sea upon the land to give to it life,
to make ono of the richest of States.
IL has no end Of magnifice mt land
land that produces in abundance aud
of the best quality everything tina.
grows j" tho Temperate Zone. What
has been done has brought such sue.
c+ss that tho dullest Idaho man can
see now that even without precious
metal mines it would be possible for
that State to take q front rank in the
s'sterhood of States, and to support
and give profitable employment to
millions where it now has thousands.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
THE BILL COMPARATIVELY SMALL.
Expenses Of the State During the CWur
0'Alene Trouble.

Expenses Of the State During the CUur
0'Alene Trouble.
statesmsn.l
Secretary of State Pinkham has
computed the expense OF tho State
during Tue recent trouble il the Cnur
d'Alenes to DO l,459.52, . COM
paratively small bill taking into con-
sideration the length Of time the troops
were in the field.
OF this amount $4,000, the amount
appropriated by the last legislature
for mil',is purposes, has been paid,
leaving . balance of $19,259 SO for
the coming legislature to appropriate
to liquidate the States Indebtedness
in that direction.
The Union Pacifc's bill amounted
to $4,000, the Northern Paci6c's 1866.
The paw roll for the citizen soldiers
amounts to $2923.44. The balance.
Of the indebtedness is made up of bills
for equipments, subsistence, care oi
prisoners, and other matters.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
THE SENATE EMPLOYES.
They are Divided Between the Popullst,
aud Democrats.

The Democrats and Populists
elected to the Senate of the Idaho
Legislature united. thus securing q
ma ority OF six, and selecting the fol
loving employees:
President pro tenn, Alexander
Mathew, Democrat, of Shoshone
county; secretary, James Fl. Dick,n.
son (Dem of Ada county; Assistant
Secretary. Rogers (Pop.) Of Ada;
Sergeant at, Arms, George Williams
pop } OF Altutas county; Doorkeeper,
Caleb Roswell (Pop.) of Ada county;
Chaplain, d. NJ. McReynolds (Baptis,)
Of Ada county. No enRrossing clerk
was named, but Miss Annie Nc
Laughlin of Gilmore county was chosen
first engrossi"g clerk; Enrolling
Clerk. Miss Theresa O'Farrell of Ada
county; Assistant Enrolling Clerk,
Miss Carrie Bradford Of Ada county;
Journal Clerk, Miss French of Log an
County; Janitor, d. l.. p. Posten
QPop.) of Boise county.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
ABOUT BIBLICAL AUTHORS.

II you are getting lazy, watch
James.
II your faith 10 below par, read
Paul.
II you are impatient, sit down
quietly and have a talk with Job.
lfy you are just little strong headed
60 and see Noses.
II you are getting weak kneed, take
q look at Elijah.
If there is no song in your heart
listen to David.
If you are getting sordid, spend q
while with Isaiah.
II you feel chilly, get the beloved
Disciple to put his arms around you.
If you are losing eight OF the future,
climb up to Revelation and get .
glimpse Of the promised land.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
Worthy OF Study.

Take y pocket or table knife and
lay ITS blade fiat upon the back of a
fire shovel. With . pair Of tongs
held firmly in tho hand rub the blade
vigorously and always in the same
direction from point to base. Turn
the blade over now and then, so that
the friction may be applied to both
sides. After q rubbing Of from 40 to
SO seconds the blade will be magnets
ICED, and will be capable of lifting a
needle with which it is placed in con.
tact, point to point. The ma9netiza.
ton will last long time. This ex
pertinent, which is not put down in
physics, is very Interesting and worthy
OF study,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03

The first of the New Year
finds most gratifying results in the
work that has been done to represent
Idaho at the Worlds Fair. After
many vexatious delays Com missioner
Wells has succeeded in getting the
work started on the Idaho State build
ing at Chicago, where he has been tho
past month, and it is expected to
have the building enclosed BY tho
middle of January. Seventeen car
loads OF logs aud other mate rial were
collected At Old Mission, and these
should oil be now in Chicago or on
the road. Many Of the exhibits Of
the several counties are now packed
and awaiting shipment. Some of
these will be collected in Boise City
before being sent to Chicago, and
Others will b shipped direct. Many
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
A POWERFUL WORD.PAlNuN0.

The article entitled "A Deadly
Avalanche" which occupies one-and.
a-hAlf columns Of the Bellevue Her.
aid. is probably ons of the hest of it.
kind ever written. While reading i,
one almost fsncies he hears the roar
OF the ponderous mass a. it doubles
over and over crashing through trees
AMI over rocky preoipices, down lofty
heia hts to the unlucky mill and hoist.
ing works where it spends its force,
aud deposits its accumulation OF debris
and fatality.
II is very strong article, "if we
do say it ourselves as shouldn't" since
it was written for this paper. Aud
in reprin.inR it entire the Herald man
gives evidence of knowing . good
thing when he sees it. But he might
have proven honorable enough to
have mentioned tho TINES in con.
neotion with it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-01-03
A 500 Loss.

Shoshone Journal.l
H. NJ. Thatcher met with heavy
loss last week. A valuable COW while
trying for drink on the river proved
too heavy Tor the ice, which gave way
letting her into the water where i.
drowned. About 81 hogs then pros
eeed-d to devour the COW, which was
projecting through the ice. The loss
to Mr.. Thatcher will foot up at least
300, rs soma OF the hogs were i'm.
ported and valued at $25 each.