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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13
An Address.

To the Teachers Of the Public Schools of the
Parish Of Grant
True intellectual development requires
individual and personal contact with the
thoughts and opinions Of others, and the
teachers life, however thorough techni-
cally, is incomplete without it affords
some opportunity for broader knowl-
edge Of human nature, and is stimulated
to independent effort in the search for
new ideas and truth. Whilst individual
intellect, in most cases it will be without
q skylight. A man can grow mentally
only when he is kept in constant knowl-
edge Of the fact that there are many
minds, each different from his own, and
each entitled to the same privilege Of
recognition when worthy of it. Nay, his
lie and severe criticism. Hence in every
phaze Of his existence he is but part of
that great unit, society, which can do
without him far better than he can do
without it. In our professional life, then,
We must look to these teachers associa-
tions, to these public assemblies of all
our teachers, in short, to our Institutes,
for much Of the culture as well az the en-
onuciuSui ucttSohEl W uldht US uStlui III
our calling. We who represent the edu-
cational sentiment of the community
need not only to push our public schools
to the front in progressive age, but so
ut and qualify ourselves that we may also
leave to those who follow us some lasting
monuments OF our earnest endeavor.
Teaching ia science. The bounds Of
this science are constantly widening, and
the dim horizon of its miraculous phe-
uomeua is illumined by the light Of
science and truth. Recognizing these
facts, together with the varied advanta-
ges to be obtained in q well regulated
Teachers Institute, our worthy Parish
Superintendent has designated Friday
and Saturday, the 18th and 18th days Of
April, 1895. as days on which he will well
come the teachers OF Grant parish to the
town Of Colfax, and We hope that all the
colored teachers, who have any interest
whatever in their work, will be allowed
to attend the Institute.
Respectfully submitted.
IsRAEL SMITH, Colored Teacher.
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As we 60 to press the Grant Par
ish Teachers Institute is in pro-
gress, and there is every Indication
that it will be most successful af-
fair. About thirty teachers are
present, beside many patrons and
citizens who take an interest in
educational matters. Some of the
celebrities expected from a dis
lance have not yet put in their ap-
pearance, but the prospects are
that their absence will be- ably sup
piled with local talent, which is
showing up in most glowing and
satisfactory manner.
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IN MEMORIAM.

BENNETT = In Memphis, Tenn, on
the morning OF March 4, 1895, Dr.. Robert
Lee Bennett, born Feb. IL, 1865, departed
this life, aged 80 years and IA days.
Fond hearts are bleeding and torn,
since flashed across the wires the sad in
telligence that DR.. R. L. Bennett is no
more. Leaving his home, near Ada, La,
in January, he went to Memphis, Tenn,
to attend the Hospital Medical College,
at that place, hoping soon to return to his
loved ones, and to the practice of his
chosen profession. The rigor of the eli
mate, however, together with an attack
of measles, succeeded by pneumonia,
proved more than his constitution, al
ready rather frail, could withstand. The
skill of the medical faculty and the low
ing, tender care of devoted cousin, fell
low students and friends, were all una
vailing to bind his gentle spirit to earth.
On the morning of March 4, 1895, he be-
came an inhabitant of the eternal City,"
While the outstreched pinions Of the
sable messenger seemed lowering near,
and giving limitations Of speedy depar-
ture, DR.. Bennett, with characteristic
calmness, expressed loving resignation
to Divine will; yet, oh! how fondly did
his heart cling to bis devoted, absent wife'
and three charming little girls, to whom
he sent tender messages. Three children
had preceded him to the spirit land. In
addition to the dear wife and little ones,
this stroke falls heavily indeed upon an
aged mother, fond brother numerous
relatives and friends.
Robert Lee Bennett was born near At
lanta, La, Feb. IS, 1865. Being constant
ly environed by religions influences, he
early chose to become follower OF the
meek and lowly Nazerene, and united
with the M. E. Church, South, in April,
1881, under the ministry of Rev. A. L.
Galloway. On Dec. 20, 1883, DR.. Bennett
was married to Miss Eugenia A. Hearn,
who survives him, and deeply deplores
his loss.
How desoiate seems the home, whittier
he can never more return! Although
called hence, ere he had reached the me-
ridian Of life, still the aroma OF his noble,
Christian spirit and gentle dignity linger,
like incense, upon the memory of many,
whose privilege it was to know and to
love him. May heavenly grace sustain
and soothe the hearts bereaved by this
sad dispensatlon, until the splash Of the
boatman's oar shall signal them to "cross
over the river" to the bright eternal shore.
NJ. II.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13

Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, La.-No. SI3
Friedman Bros. & Schaffcr VS. Geo Andre.
BY virtuc of a writ Of seizure and sale
10 me tlirectel in the above numbered and
entitl. d suit. have seized and will offer
for sale in front If the court house door in
the town If colfax. Ia, bctS cen the hours
prescribed ny law, on
SATURDAY, May II. 1895.
the following described property. seized
as the property Of the defendant. viz:
Six hundred (60O) acrs of Ian,l, mole or
less. situated in thu p,rish OF Grant. la.
and described - follows: South East
quarter # sonth asst quarter and north
half of south east quarter # SEC IL. and
south hall, and north west quarter of sec.
IA, all in township north. rang" 8 vest.
Terms Cash snl.jnct to appraIsncnt
G.. ID. KEMP,
Sheriff Of G ant Pan, b..
ColsaA, La. A9ril 5, lS95.
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DR.. NJ. A. Dunn has cast in his
lot with the people of Colfax, and
will be one of us from this time on.
He has taken up his abode for the
present in the building on the
Kemp lot, in which he has opened
stock of drugs. The doctor is
prepared to answer professional
calls, and his card to this effect will
be found at the head of our adver-
Using columns.
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owing To tue time gwen.
Our course in the Literary Depart ment
offers anything leading up tn an A. Is. de-
giec in amy Of our Colleges or Universities,
besides we can give exceptional advants
ges in both Music and Elocution.
Boaid can I've had with us ut from s. 60
to 81 90 per month. Any one wishing to
move to Montgomery with his family can
secure . suitable house at small cost.
We respectfully solicit an investrg
of our school ard IFS advantages.
For further information apply tn
W. a. MAJORS. A. D., Principal.
or to II. v MCCAIN.
President lizard If Trustees,
ja26 Montgomery, La.
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OBITUARY.

FREEMAN - Mrs. Anna A. Freeman
(uee Woodruff) was born in VIM parish,
La, Nov. %, 1870, and departed this life
at her home in Lake End, Red River
parish, La. March 8, 1895, aged "a years,
months and Ii days.
She was married to DR.. D. G. Freeman
May 9, 1894, and left behind an infant
babe but days old, a devoted husband,
mother, father, and host Of friends and
relatives to mourn her early demise.
How feeble are words to carry consola-
ton to hearts bereaved of loving wife,
beloved daughter, tender clipging
vine interviewer in sweet memories from
the hour the angel first gave her breath.
gentle spirit that fitted in and out like
CLEAN OF sunshine. The heart pleads
for utterance in tears, and let 1t speak
thus.
She was member OF the M. f. Church
seven years, and lived an exemplary chris
tian. 1t will be blessed recollection that
she grew up to love and he loved by those
who will ever so tenderly cherish her
sweet and pure memory.
She was the daughter Of w. II. and Mrs.
Mary Woodruff. who lives eleven miles
south Of WINFIELD. 10 the bereaved
onee We can only point them to an inn
mortality beyond the grave, where in the
sunny cline Of Love, lever in spiritual
realm OF happiness and joy, we may eter-
nally reign with HIM who is all in ALL"
C. M. b.
Written by request Of her parental
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Jas. jenkins, who was thought to
be 80 badly wounded three weeks
ago that he could not survive, is
still living, and may yet recover,
although his chances are consider
ed rather slim. He has been at the
Williamson hotel all along up to
last Sunday, when he was placed
on a spring mattress and feather
bed, and taken to his home in the
hills, about ten miles distant.
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Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OYrIcE at New ORLEANS, La.,
March z, 1885.

LAND OFFICE at new ORLEANS, ic.,
March Z. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before
w. L. Shackelford, Clefk District Court,
at Colfax, La, on April q, 1895. viz:
Louis Cunningham.
who made Homestead Entry 11.lJ1. for
the N w Ii Of SW Il. + x Of SW d
aud S + Il of N " I see: ~, township {
north, rang vest, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his contiguous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: John
STAFFORD. o. G. Watson, Peter Watkins
c Hutchinson. I'll II Black Greek. Grant
parish, Louisiana
Register.
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District Court.

For the first time in the history OF
Grant parish full three-weeks term of
the district court has been held. and was
finally adjourned at 9 a. IN. on Sunday,
April 7th.
In the case OF State vs.. B. +. and I. o.
Moroe, charged with murder, which was
on trial as we went to press with our last
issue, the jury, after being locked mp Sat
urday night, failed to agree. At o'clock
Sunday everybody was startled to hear
the ringing OF the court house bell, and
on assembling in the court room, and
learning that the jury could not agree,
his honor ordered the jury discharged
and mistrial entered. Inquiry develop
ed the fact that as to Ben Moore the jury
stood as follows:
FOR CONVICTION.
p. Chelette, J. Fralick,
]. A. HYDE, M. Hatfield.
FOR AcoUrrrAL.
w. J. Tison, w. Corbitt,
w. O'Neal, F. Layssian,
- MeQgerSOn, w. w. walker,
j. w. Ray, L. G. Hathaway.
In the case Of Tom Moore the only ju
rors who favored conviction we're Fralick
and Hatfield.
In the matter of the three negroes con-
victed OF robbery, his honor sentenced
Butler johnson and Ed Clifton each to
three years in the penitentiary, while the
penalty in the case of George Milliga-
was increased, and he was given Eve years
The motion for new t-ial in this CASE
was refused, and an appeal taken to the
supreme court,
! g. w. Day plead guilty to carrying
concealed weapons, and paid fine o.
81 so and costs, another charge for thu
same offense being nolle pressed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13

Our late friend, Mr.. w. H. La
than is now the publisher of the
st. Mary Banner, Mr.. Hugh Wat
son having lately disposed of his
interest in the paper, which now
has for its editor Col. Henderson
Crawford. Long may the Banner
wave over the land of Evangaline.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13

The American Furniture Agency
retails all kinds of furniture at 25
to so per cent, less than regular re-
tail prices, and ships it direct to its
customers from the worlds largest
furniture factory in Chicago. Large
illustrated catalogue for the asking.
Address American Furniture Agen-
cy, Galena, Kansas.
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SYNDIC SALE.

]. Kemp & Son ct al Va Their Creditors,
No.
BY virtue OF a commission and order to
sell, issued in the above matter and to
me directed, will expose to sale at pub
lie auction, at the residence of j. Kemp,
in ward =, Grant parish. between the
hours prescribed by law, On
SATURDAY, hpril Is. 1895.
and from day to day until completed. the
following described property, to-wit:
Ten hogs, sows and pigs.
One old wagon. One yoke OF oxen.
Fifteen head of cattle.
Three horses. One old buggy.
Terms OF sale Cash, snbjec' TO tho APP
praisement of file in that suit.
g. H. MCKNIGHT, Syndic.
Colfax, La, March %, 1895.
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On last Monday. att Winfield,
the Peoples Party district commit
tee decided to make nominations
for this judicial district. We learn
that they also issued a call for a
Ballot Reform convention to as
semble at Alexandria at an early
date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13

We are glad to learn that Mr.. N.
G. Watts, Of the Boyce Enterprise,
who was burned out several weeks
since, has new outfit, and will
soon have his paper aAoat again.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13

The silver cranks who fancy that
bimetalism means an exclusively
silver standard should go into Sc
clusion and let sensible men who
believe in currency including
both gold and silver work together
sensibly for the general good
Boston Globe, Dem.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13

If you contemplate purchasing
any Household Furniture, send for
catalogue of American Furniture
Agency, Ga!ena, Kansas. They re-
present the the most extensive fur
niture manufacturers on earth. and
sell to anybody at lowest factory
prices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-13
MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL.

We take pleasure in saying to those hav-
ing children to educate, that our school
opened under the present management
Jan. 9TH. 1885, with every prospect of
successful session. Any one wishing to
patronize a witfe-awake. progressive home
school can not do better than to place
their children with us. Our taition il low
cred to meet the agricultural conditions.
of the country.
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Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

Miss Clothilde Hickman, of Fair
mount, has been visitor and guest
nth Mrs. G.. II. Teal this week.
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Notice to Csinners.

/ expect to be in Colfax and vicinity in
April, and will repair all gin stands offer
ed me. / carry bIistles for refilling
brushes. b. F. PERLEy,
Gin Wright.
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Notice to Teachers.
Notice is hereby given that an exami-
nation of applicants to teach in the pub
lie schools Of Grant parish will be held
in Colfax on Saturday, May A, 1895, the
last examination for this year.
Teachers holding certificates granted
in 1894 may have them renewed by pre-
senting them to the superintendent and
paying one dollar for the benefit Of the
Institute fund. j. A. WILLIAMS,
April 5. 1895. Superintendent.
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SMITH G. HICKMAN

will keep constantly on hand a good as-
sortment Of Kansas and Missouri work
HORSES. Any one wishing to purchase
Good Animal will miss a bargain by fail
ing to cali OH them. as they propose to
Sell Cheaper than any one else Their
Horses are kept in Good Pastures both in
Grant and Rapides parishes.
Well appointed Sales Stable in Boyce
and Horses and men to show them.
For any Information address
HEMAN SMITH,
jy2O Boyce, La.
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&C. o. @. Certain Chill Cure :"
- pleasant to take and harm
Les. Children like it. Guaran.
toed to cure Chills and Fever.
Large bottles 80 cents.
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HAS EQUAL and is fully warranted to increase capacity
20 per any belt feed mill in the United States
The only Saw Mill in existence that will work successfully
with only 4horse power Five sizes made to 600
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that with out sawyer changing his position, removing
his hand from the feed lever.
Send for large illustrated catalogue of Saw Mills Corp and
Flour Mills, Turbine Water Wheels Mill Gearing ETC.
"a The Dele champion Saw Mill Dog has equal
worth S75, and costs nothing with DeLoach Mill.
DELOACH MILL MFG CO.,
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t. the Teach~rs of the Public Schools of the
Parish Of Grant
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SHERIFF sALE.

Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, La.-No. SI3
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J. Kemp 4 Son ct al W.. Their Creditors,
No.
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BENNETT = In Memphis, Tenn, on
the morning of March 4, 1895, Dr.. Robert
Lee Bennett, born Feb. 18, 1865, departed
this life, aged 80 years and IA days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-30
Ha +! The william Again.

NEW YORK, August 30.-"The
Sporting Duchess" which will be
presented at the Academy of Music
tonight, will be Manager Charles
Frohman's first production In this
city for the coming season. This
piece, which was known in Lon
don as the "Derby Winner" is by
Sir Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh
and Henry Hamilton. 1t Is a melo-
drama, and, of course, has VILLAINS
and lords and ladies galore. The
cast will include Agnes Booth, Z.
j. Ratcliff, j. H. Stoddart, Cora
Tanner, Alice Fisher, w. III. Har-
court, r. A. Roberts and Francis
Carlisle. The race scene will, OF
course, be the feature of the piece,
and in this more than two hundred
persons will be employed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-30
Campos' Yacht Blown Up.

New YORK, Aug. 30.-A special
correspondence to the World from
Havana, August "a, says: There is
a rumor here that the Spanish
steamer Vallavoid, chartered by
General Campos as his private
yacht, has been blown up at sea.
She went from here to. go into the
dry dock to be cleaned and painted.
She left New York on the Dist inst.
to return to Havana. 1t is said
that she had on board a ton of dy-
Mantle, bought by General Campos
to be used in the campaign against
the insurgents. This dynamite ex-
ploded with terrific force, the story
goes, tearing the ship to frag-
mentS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-30
asrmau-Americaus celsb,atlng.il

New YORK, Aug. 30.-The Ger.
mans of several cities in this vicin-
ity are going to celebrate in great
style the anniversary OF the battle
of Sedan. In some places their
Qualification will last three days,
beginning with Sunday, and clos
ing en- Tuesday. Rudolph Meyer,
the well-known German-American,
doesn't believe in these celebra-
tions. "They are" he said, "as
wrong as the Orange celebration OF
the battle of the Boyne, and are of
the same nature. They perpetuate
on our soil the quarrels Of the Old
World. We have nothing to do
with Sedan or the Boyne. Such
concentrations of the humilia-
ton Of one people by another only
serve to create bad blood. And
the fact that the French contingent
in our population is not 30 great as
the German is all that prevents
rows on such days. The Germans
could celebrate German unity with
out emphasizing the victory over
Franco
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-30
International Tennis.

QUEENS ROYAL, NIAGARA ON
THE LAKE, Ont, Aug. 30.-The
second days playing in the Cana.
dian International Tennis Tourna-
ment was witnessed by a large and
fashionable gathering.
The American cracks are show
ing up unusually strong. r. w. P.
Matthews, Canadian champion,
and F. w. Anderson, of Toronto,
are the only Canadians still in the
races. The Americans indicated
are: Karr b. Neill, j. f. Talmadge
and 4. p. Fisher.
Score, mems singles, prelimin airy
round:
Fisher beat Glassco, 6-1, 6-1.
Talmadge beat Griffin, 81, 60.
Wrenn beat Pope, 60, 6-3.
Anderson beat Halves, los, GA.
Pope beat Blackie, 6-3, 6-3.
First round: Talmadge beat
Wrenn, 6-3, Ga.
Anderson beat Pope, 6-3, 6-3.
Neal beat McMaster, 6-3, 81.
Mems doubles, first round:
Wrenn and Neal beat Griffin and
Halves, Ga, 90.
Mems novice singles, first round:
McMasters beat Smallwood, 81,
So.
Semi-final round: Halves beat
Glassco, 40, 6-1, 60.
McMaster beat Goodwin, 6-3, 6-S,
6-3.
Ladies' novice singles, semi
final: Miss Gaele beat Miss Cal.
lum by default.
Miss Wood beat Miss st. John,
60, GO,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-30
Steel Fleet Down the Hudson

NEW YORK, Aug BOA fleet of
half dozen canal boats arrived in
this harbor last night. They sailed
from Lorain, Ohio, with cargo of
steel rails. The tug Defiance met
the fleet above Yonkers, crawling
along at a pace of not more than
one and a half knots an hour. On
the propeller in charge of the ex-
petition was Captain Hannes.
From Cleveland to this port the
fleet met with hearty reception.
The boats are constructed of steel
plates, one quarter inch thick
above the water line, and increas-
ing to one half inch on the bilge
and painted black. 1t is expected
that they can travel with less in
surance, take more freight, last
longer and cost less to maintain
than the old wooden boats which
are pulled along the canal by
mules. The propeller is fitted
with compound condensing en-
gines.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-30
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
No Storm, And No Damage at
Galveston.

There were a number of people
in San Antonio, having friends and
relatives in Galveston, somewhat
excited yesterday and last night
over the report that Galveston
was inundated, and that great
damage had been done by the
storm, which the LIGHTS cores
spondent failed to discover. This
morning the LIGHT telegraphed to
the Galveston Tribune, asking for
full particulars about the supposed
storm and at 10 O'Clock received
the following reply:
GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 30.
Special to the Daily Light:
There has been no storm and no
damage. One of the heaviest rains
on record fell yesterday. There
was stiff breeze yesterday, and to-
day the weather is clear and
bright. TRIBUNE"