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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
DEATH RATHER THAN DIsGRACE
Sergeant Haas Commits Suicide after
Losing Money Not Hts Oscn.

Sergeant Haas Commits Suicide after
LOSING Money Not Hts Otcn.
JUNCTION CITY, KANs. Aug. H.
When the Fort Riley excursion to Fort
Leavenworth was ready to start yesterday
morning the conductor informed the COM
pany that Sergeant Haas, who had charge
of the affairs, had not turned over the cash.
Haas was not to be found, and the officers
of the post finally guaranteed the amount.
Later in the afternoon the body of Haas
was found behind the cavalry stable. A
bullet-hole was in his forehead and his
pistol lay by his side. He was in a COM
pany of the Second Cavalry and had been
in the service eighteen years. 1t is be-
lieved Haas lost the money and committed
suicide
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
DriIted Throuoh Silrer Ore.

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO, Aug. IL.
While drilling on the farm of jerry
Reeves, northeast of Dover, Thomas Click,
assisted by A. BuerKel, had reached a
depth of las feet, when they withdre W the
drill and used the sand-pump. When the
pump was pulled out they noticed small
particles of silver ore which is claimed to
be genuine. The ore will be tested.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
STOLE 4 SACK OF GOLD ORE.
Robbers Knock Doscn and Rob the Mon.
dQer of O Nine.

Gger of Mine.
LEADVILLE, CoLo., Aug. ia sensa-
tional robbery occurred at the Gordon
mine, twenty miles from here, last even
ing. The Gordon is the second richest
gold mine in the State and it appears that
Manager s. P. Brown had taken out some
rich ore preparatory to bringing it to
Leadville. He took it in a sack to his
house, but had not been at home an hour
before two masked men entered and
knocking him down with a gun took the
ore. Mrs. Brown and two women visitors
were relieved of diamonds to the amount
of $500.
The gold ore stolen was almost pure and
it is said to amount to many thousands of
dollars. After the robbery the two men
started toward Leadville.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
OUTLAW BEN CRATENS KILLED.
Shot by a Pursuing Posse after Break
ina From Jail.

PERRY, O. IT,, Aug. n.-Ben Cravens
and Bill Crittenden, the latter haif-breed
Cherokee, two of the most desperate men
in the Territory, who were arrested by
Marshal Nix few days ago and placed in
Jail here, escaped from the prison at an
early hour this morning by saving the
bars.
A posse of twenty men was organized
and started after the fugitives. They were
overtaken at noon and a battle ensued, in
which Cravens was killed. Crittenden
made his escape.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
SIBLEY WILL SPEAK.
To Discuss SjLUer Before the North Caro-
lima Farmers alliance.

RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. 1.-THE North
Carolina State Farmers Alliance will meet
at Corey Tuesday. Eight thousand peo-
pie are expected to hear Congressman
Sibley speak there on that day. Great
preparations are being made. Sibley has
cancelled an engagement in New York
State in order to accept the invitation to
speak to the North Carolina Alliance. His
speech will be almost entirely on silver.
The alliance in this State is holding pic
MICS each week and is drawing great crowds
to hear the silver question discussed, and
the leaders assert that it is now the only
political question.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12

day and the shafts will be operated to-mor-
row. The colored policemen are yet on
duty and little or no fear of another out
break is felt. Many Italians are currently
reported to have left the city, fearing that
arrests on large scale are about to be
made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
FIRE IN A FACTORY.
A HaIf-Miltion Dollar Blaze at NesU-
ark, ". u.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 11.-One of
the most destructive fires that has visited
Newark in many years occurred this after
noon in the extensive works of the Central
Stamping Company. The total loss is es-
timated at $500, 900. The Central Stamping
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
Quiet at SprsYtq TaIIey

PRINCETON, ILL, Aug. 1.-The situa-
ton has been quiet at Spring Valley to.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12
For Pacific Coast kilograms see
Pages 8 and 4.

Half the fun of
life is lost by
m a ny people
t b r ough their
neglect of one of
N a t ur e's most
rigid laws. Ma
ture insists on
Regularity. Peo-
! pie who allow the
continuance of
any irregularity
III uHeII uSSSllVc
organs soon have
to pay the PEN
atty. Free and
reg u1ar r move
ment of the bow
els is the surest
sig n of good
health.
The first ques-
fi0n tho doctor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-12

Continued on Second Pa0e.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

general community. Have the Populists
ever advanced an idea or enacted a law
that was ever sanctioned by majority Of
the people Of this country? They never
have and never will, for an early grave
stares them in the face in 96, when they
will receive first class funeral, and it
will be the first case on record where any
political party ever died for the want OF
common sense.
l have many warm personal friends In
the ranks of the Populists, men of hon
esty and integrity, men OF feeling and
kind hearts, men true to every pledge.
They still have my kiudest feeling, and
am solicitous for their welfare. They are
in the wrong pew and In bad company.
Let me earnestly entreat them to leave
the temporary organization that has en-
shared them, and come over at the first
safe opportunity to the ranks of some
permanent political party. l am sorry
| for them, and I am in real earnest when
beg them to come out OF misguided
company. After all, our Populist friends
are made out of the same old human clay.
| with none of the demagogy or selfishness
of others, left out.
Iadmire pure and bold Democrat. l
like him for his cheek and pure cussed-
ness I like to discuss politics with a
! fair and sound Democrat, but, when it
comes to a dangerously diseased one, II
there is any deliverance on this earth l
pray the Almighty to grant it then and
there. When this country shall reach
perfection and shine as the brightest
jewel in the galaxy OF nations. when
science has reached the acme OF perfec-
ton, when all mankind will live in broth.
erly love, and the names OF the great par
ties that aided in this glorious result are
inscribed in letters OF gold, will there bt
one tablet to perpetuate any great act Of
Populism? When, through science, We
are furnished the perfect magnifying tel
escope, and with it minutely search the
great unknown, will we ever find rem
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04
CONSTABLE SALE.


First Justice Court. Grant Parish, Louisi-
ana, No. Az
Perrin p. Hunter va. Charles Stuckey.
By virtue Of writ Of a. IA. issued ont of
tho above court in the above numbered
ard entitled suit. and persnsnt to an or
der If the honor0ble 4tt Judicial District
Court, have seized and viii offer FIR sale
in front Of the court ous rM: in Il Q
town of Colfax, La., 10. weon the hours
prescribed by law, o.
SATURDAY, June I, 1895.
The following property. % zssl rs the
property Of the defon0ant, to- 1t:
One block or square in the town Of Col
fax, being block No. !. bounded by A and
b streets and First and Second streets. ID
being l48 feet 6 inches sqnare. rs per map
of the town Of Colfax, La, made by G. =.
Johnston, surveyor, together with al the
buildings a,d improvements thereon and
appurtenances thereto belonging.
To be sold subject to tho vendors lien
and privilege held and retained by Mrs. N,
I Grow.
Terns-cash, with the benefit Of ap-
praisms n. ]. v. CARNtHAN.
CONSTABLE OF Ward enc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

nant Of that party that is passing like
meteor through tie political sky, only to
be destroyed by the friction OF the pure
atmosphere or to explode OF its own cor
ruption? Sam Jones says the Populists
are all good people, but they are all fools.
Sam ought to know, az he has always
been q Democrat He ought to tell the
truth, too, as he is preacher. i don't
vouch, however, for all preachers.
Thanking you for the space allowed me
in YOUR columns, and not wishing to
waste my sweets on the desert air, nor to
become an advertising medium for the
Demands, leave the further discussion
Of the issue, and all further queries from
Populistic sources, 10 some one OF my
colored friends in Grant parish, who are
fully competent to expose the weakness
of Populism.
Respectfully, I. M. WELLS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Any one who has ever had an attack of
inflammatorY rheumatism will rejoice
with Mr.. ]. A. Stumm, 20O Boyle Heights,
Los Angles, over his fortunate escape from
. siege of that distressing ailment. Mr..
6tumm IL foreman Of Merriam's confec-
tionery establishment Some months
ago. on leaving the heated work room to
run across the street on an errand, he was
caught out in the rain. The result was
that when ready to 60 home that night
he was unable to walk, owing to inf1am-
matory rheumatism. He was taken home,
and on arrival was placed in front OF .
good rire and thoroughly rubbed with
Ohsmberlain's Pain Balm. During the
evening and night he was repeatedly
bathed with this IMMINENT, and by morn
ing was relieved OF all rheumatic pains.
He now takes especial pleasure in prais-
ing Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and always
keeps bottle Of it in the house. For
sale BY ]. d. McNeely. Colfax, and DR.. j.
Y. Bonnstte 4 Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

DIED.-At his home in ward six, Grant
parish, La, on the night Of Sunday,
April q, 1895, Mr.. George g. Fletcher de-
parted this life aged about ~ years. His
death was the result OF . cancer, and he
went to New Orleans only few weeks
ago and had Q surgical operation perform
cd, which unfortunately did not afford
him the relief hoped for. He leaves q
family and large circle Of relatives and
friends, to whom we extend coincidence
md sympathy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04
Whooping Cough.

There is no danger from this disease
when Chamberlain Cough Remedy is
freely given. It liquifes the tough mucus
aud aids its expectomtion. 1t also lessons
the severity and frequency Of paroxysms
of coughing, and insures speedy recovery.
There is not the least danger in giving the
remedy to children or habies, ~ 1t con-
tains no injurious substance. For sale by
J. H. McNeely, Colfax. and Dr.. J. v. Bon
nette & Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

The following are the regular appoint
n,uts Of Rev. j. /. Hoffpauir for 1885:
Boyce, LIST Sunday at 7:30 p. m. and Sd
Sunday II q. m. and 7:30 p. m. Colfax, I'd
aud 4th Sundays at IL q. M. and 7:3O p. m.
Lamothes Bridge, LIST Sunday at IL a. m.
Eden School House, LIST Sunday at $50
NJ N. Seats free. Everybody welcome.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Mr.. H. Easterbrook has purchased SIX
acres Of ground from Mrs G. E. P. CAL
houn, for the sum Of $500. 1t is the six
blocks or squares Of ground lying imme-
diately next TO the Colfax High Scoool,
on the south side.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

The late term of the court at AlexAu-
dria resulted in eight convictions to the
psuitentiary, two white men and nix me-
Qroes. All have been taken to the pen
except Thos. Clements, convicted OF for
aery, whose application for new trial
has not yet been passed upon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04
SHERIFF SALE.

Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, La.-No. 8l3
Freshman Bros. & Sehaffor vs Geo. Andre.
By virtue Of q writ Of seiznre and sale
IN me directed in the above numbered ana
entitled suit, have seized and will offer
for sale in trout If the court l~rSe door III
tlss town Of Colfax, La, between tue hours
prescribed Ivy law. Un
SATURDAY. May II. 1895,
the following Described property. seized
~ the property Of tho defendant. viz:
Six hundred (6OO) acres of land, more or
less, situated in the parish Of Grant, la,
aud described No follows: South cast
quarter If south east quarter and north
half II south east quarter If sec 10. and
south half, and north west quarter Of sec.
IA, all in township north, range 3 vest.
Terms-Cssh subject to appointment
C.. d. KEMP,
Sheriff Of Grant Parith..
Collar, La. April S, 1926.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

The Populists Of ward one had a "mass
meeting" in the court house last Satur-
day, which was attended by several per-
sons, and Messrs. w. L. Shackelford, Os-
car Brett and e. A. Mathis were elected
a. committeeman, delegates, or something
of the sort.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Messrs. j. A. Kelsoe and John ot'o
have finished painting the court house,
and it looks very much improved from
their touches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Mr.. J.H. Cole is building an addition
70 the r. II. Williamson hotel. He is al
so soon to build an addition to W. u
Roberts law office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Drrp.-In Pinsville, La, on Saturday,
April q, 1895, Mr.. Jake Ringgold' q Wen
known citizen throughout central LOUIS
lana. died in the 43d year Of his age.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04
exNDIC SALE.

]. Kemp L Son ct al W. Their Creditors,
No.
By virtue Of a commission and order to
sell, issued in the above matter and to
me directed, l will offer for sale ut public
auction, at the court house door in the
town Of Colfax, La, between the hours
prescribed by law. on
SATURDAY, May II, 1895,
and from day TO day until completed, the
following described property, surrender
ed in above suit, to-wit:
Block. 2, IA, and "a, and improvements,
also the brio; store formerly occupied by
J, Kemp & Son, situated on tho river aud
in front OF block 4, all in tho town OF
Collar, La.
Also the south halt of the north east
quarter and east half of south east quar-
ter sec. s, south half Of north west quar-
ter and south west quarter Of north east
quarter, the south west quarter, and west
half OF south east quarter sec. 4, south
west quarter OF north west quarter sec. 8
north east 4 of north east of sec. q
north west quarter Of northwest quarter
sec. d. and south west quarter OF north
west Quart Sec 10, 10 township north
range 2 west, and the south east quarter
OF the south east quarter OF sec. -, town
ship north, range 8 west containing *
acres, more or less, and all situated il
Grant parish, Louisiana.
Tcrms-One-third cash, one.third Oct
Is. 1895, on,-third Feb. Is, 1856, purchas
or to give bond with security residing II
the parish, and special vendors mOrtag
In he retained ON property sold Tor credl
portion of price. To be sold subject Il
tho appraiaement on file. Act OF sale an
recording to be at purchasers expense.
Notes given to draw 8 per cent per On
mum interest from date OF purchase.
g. H. MCKNIGHT, Syndic.
Colfax, La, April 5, 1885.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

The institute at Pollock under the
management OF Prof. D. B. Johnston and
the fostering care Of its patrons and well
vishers, has become first-class educa-
tional establishment, and ls preparing for
further improvements. See the terms,
etc., Of this school, advertised N another
column.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

III. Third Circuit court of Appeals. in ana
-. rar;sh of Grant Judges w. Z. Blackman
ana r. r. Lewis presid ng will sit in Collar on
Thursday May It'll
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

MAxRup.-Mr. A. 6. Thompson, OF
Grant parish, was married to Miss Kate
Belle Gastrell, of Bayou Sara La, az the
residence of the brides father, on Thurs
day. April Is, 1895.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Messrs. o. A. Bordelon and J. II. Kemp
have secured the finest lot OF beeves we
have seen for years, and they propose to
supply Colfax and vicinity with the best
meat ever furnished in this market.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

The II. w. Graves, the little packet OF
the Campte oil mill, has made two trips
70 Colfax within the past ten days, carry
inc off about 100 sacks OF. cotton seed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

&C. q @. Certain Chill Cure |"
n pleasant to take and harm
leo6. Children Ike II. 0@etan-
teod to euro Chil1S and Fever.
LAxUo bott1oD 30 centgs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Miss Eloise Compere and Miss Minnie Deblanc'
formerly of Cloutierville, bat recently from
Grand Cane arrived in Colfax on Monday last
and have opened dressmsking business on
Seasonal street, in the millinery store facing the
- hnx,aa
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Has EQUAL, and fully scarroted to increase capacity
20 per cent over any belt feed mill the United States
The only Saw Mill in existence that will work successfully
with only horse power Five made 900 to $1,000
per day. and feed be varied from lie to IL inches
sony anywhere between the two points mentioned, and
that with out sawyer changing his position, even removing
his hand from the feed lever.
Send for large illustrated catalogue of Saw Mills Corn and
Flour Mills, Turbine Water Wheels, Mill Gearing Etc.
"a The DeLoach champion Saw Mill Dog has no equal
worth $75, and costs nothing with DeLoach Mill
DELOACH MILL MFG CO.,
rs...,s.u s61 to s73 Marietta Street, Atlanta Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04
n, prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

I, i. thought that about thirty teachers wlll %
n Collar to go before the ex sminins o'a''
in-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

owing to the time gwen.
Our course in the Literary Department
offers aBything leading mp to an A. b. de-
gree in any of our Colleges or Universities,
besides we can give exceptional advant,..
gcs in both Music and Execution.
Bourd can he had with ms at from 5 90
to - % per month. Any one wishing to
move 70 Montgomery with his family can
secure suitable house at small cost.
We respectfully solicit an investigation
of our school and iis advantages.
For further information apply to
w. A. MAJORS, A. B., Principal.
or to H. v MCCAIN,
President Board Of Trustees.
JAS Montgomery, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04

Hon. Geo. A. Kelly has gone back to his old
home at WINFIELD to locate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-05-04
MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL

We take pleasure in saying to those hsv-
ing children to etlncatc, that our school
opened under the present management
Jan. 9TH. 1896, with every prospect OF
pstronize wide-awake, progressive homo
school can not do better than 70 place
their children with us. Our tuition IL low
cred to meet the agricultural conditions
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-08-20
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

| Clean cotton rags wanted at this office
for machine purposes.
The young man is laying in an assorted
supply of marriage certificates.
The Las Vegas Optic must feel that the
mail facilities in New Mexico are not
good. The paper often fails to reach its
Santa Fe readers.
Secretary Hersey gives notice that the
Social clubs orchestra will open the pro-
gram tonight at $3.50 sharp, whether any
dancers are on hand or not.
E. B. Seward, former we'll known
Santa Fean, has been appointed post
master at Hopewell, Rio Arriba county,
Vice E. G. Belden resigned.
David Allen, who has record of nearly
forty years service in the British, CHILEAN,
Brazilian and United States navies, came
up from San Pedro yesterday, and left
this morning for the Chama placer mines,
his properties there having been bonded
to eastern capitalists.
The Albuquerque Citizen got the horse
laugh all along the line here to-day when
Its solemn an nouncement was read to the
effect that R. E. Twitchell was about to
locate in Albuquerque. Straight and
correct news paragraphs must be scarce
in the Citizens baiiiwick.
Perfecto Esquibel and Vicente Mon
tano, of TERRA Amarillo, came down last
night on the D. d R. g. train, accompany
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-08-20
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Regular Bi-monthly Meeting of the
City Council Last Night-Bills AL
lOwed-ActiOn on Important
Subjects Postponed.

The city council met at 8 o'clock last
evening and was called to order by Mayor
Easley. Aldermen Andrews, Dominguez,
Harroun, Holmes, McCabe and Sena re-
sponded to the roll call.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
The city marshal reported fines col
lected during the first half of August,
$l5; bicycle taxes collected, 80; cash
paid out, $3.50. The report was re-
ferred to the finance committee.
The following bills we're approved and
ordered paid: W. A. Mckenzie, $14SO;
W. P. Cunningham, $545O; Water COM
pany, $l66.6S; Electric Light company,
$166.68; Mrs. Reaser, rent, 81; Sisters,
for medicines, $12.75; Jacob Weltmer,
$1.30; James Edwards, work, $l.25; H. B.
Cartwright, $26.15; VIM. Bolander, 50;
Geo. Deitzel, 81; A. G. Ireland, 40 cents.
DR.. Andrews rendered his resignation
as chairman of the committee on streets
and bridges.
The communication was, on motion of
Mr.. Sena, laid on the table.
1t was expected that the board of health
would submit a report on the subject of
tuberculosis in cattle and make some
suitable Recommendations regarding the
testing of dairy herds for that disease,
but in the absence of City Physician
Sloan consideration of the subject was
postponed.
DIR. Bell, veterinary surgeon, who
makes specially of tuberculosis in cat
tie, responded to an invitation from the
mayor with an intelligent talk on the
subject. DR.. Harroun also briefly dis
cussed the subject from the standpoint
of physician.
Mr.. Gildersleeve announced to the coun-
Gil that upper Palace avenue was in
Egyptian darkness and verbally petit
toned for light on the sub ject. The
petition was referred to the committee
on surveys and lighting.
The mayor appointed Santos MATS. of
ward No. 2, as policeman in place of
Manuel Padilla, whose four months term
had expired. The appointment was con-
firmed.
The matter of Felix Papa's failure to
pay liquor license was referred to the
committee on ordinances and licenses.
Messrs. Marcus Eldodt, H. s. Lutz and
Fritz Muller, of the board of education,
appeared before the council and asked
that action be taken on the resolution of
the board making special tax levy of 5
mills on the dollar for city school pur-
poses. As Chairman Marceino Garcia,
of the finance committee to whom the
resolution was referred, WAS not present.
and the other members of the committee
had given the subject no consideratio IN,
action was deferred.
The council thereupon adjourned.