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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-24

ments on gambling, let him place his
efforts where they are needed-iet him
tackle julie Hammond, but not dur
inc business hours.
.sYou surely don't mean to say that
q respected business mana banker
like Mr.. Hammond gambles?'
Don't +? Why Hammond's plum
eer from Plungeryille, if you know
what that means. From nine TO three
he is the strictest and best business
man in the city. If you spoke to him
then OF the True Blue Athletic Club
he wouldn't know what you were talk
mo about. But after three O'Clock
he'll take any odds you like to offer
from matching pennies to backing an
unknown horse"
Mrs. Saunders sighed. Tt was a
wicked world into which her boy had
to 90 to earn his living, evidently.
.sAnd now mother, | must really be
off. I'll stay at home tomorrow night
and take my scolding like a man.
Good night"
He kissed her and hurried away be-
fore she could say anything more,
leaving her sitting there with folded
hands to await, with her customary
patience and just trifie of apprehen-
sion. the coming of Ter husband.
There was no installing the heavy
football. Mrs. Saunders smiled sadly
as she heard it, remembering that
Dick had said once that, even if he
were safe within the gates of Para
disc. the sound of his fathers foot
steps would make the chills run up
his backbone She had reproved the
levfty of the remark at the time, but
she often thought of it, especially
when she knew there was trouble
ahead-as there usually was.
where's Richard? Isn't he home
yet?' were the old mans first words.
sIfe has beeen home, but he had to go
out again. lie had an appointment"
Did you tell him | wanted to speak
with him?"
Yes, and he said he would stay
home tomorrow night"
Did he know that | said to-night?'
I'm sure that | told him you
Don't shuttle now. He either knew
or did not Which is ito"
Eyes, he knew. but he thought it
might not be urgent and he
THAT will do. Where is his appoint
ment?''
AT the club, ] think"
"Ah-h-h." The old man dwelt on the
exclamation as il he had at last drawn
out the reluctant worst"
Did he say when he would be
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Old Mr.. Saunders went home Win
bowed head and angry brow. lie had
not known that Dick was IN the habit
of coming in late, but he had now no
doubt OF the fact He himself went TO
bed early and slept soundly, as man
with d good conscience is entitled 10
do. Tut the boys mother must have
known the hours he kept, yet she lad
said notnng; this made the matter all
the blacller. The father felt that
mother and son were leagued against
him. He had been too lenient; now he
would go to the root of things. The
Young man would speedily change his
WAYS or take the consequences. There
would be no half measures.
Poor old Mrs. Saunders saw, the mo-
ment her husband came in, that there
was a storm brewing, and wild tear
arose i'm her heart that her boy was
the cause. The first words OF the old
man settled the question.
what time did Richard come IN
last night?'
IL don't know" she hesitated.
"Shuffiing,'' her. husband always call
ed II. She had been buffer between
father and son since Dick was child.
why don you know? Who let
him in.'
She sighed. The secret had long
weighed upon her, and she felt it
would come at some hapless moment.
lie has key she said at last.
The old man glared in speeches.
amazement. In his angriest mood he
had never suspected anything SO bad
as this.
a key! low long has he had a
key"
about six months. not want
to disturb Us"
HE is very thought shere does
he spends his nights.
Il don't know. He Il me he be
longs to club, where axes some
kind of exercises"
Ibid he tell you he exercised with
cards? Did he say it was gambling
Cube
Il don't believe it is; / am sure Dick
doesn't gamble. Dick is a good boy,
father
"A precious lot you know about it,
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the house.
Up to the last moment Mrs. Saun-
ders hardly believed her husband
would carry out his threat. Now,
when she realized he was determined,
she had one wild thought Of flying
to the club and warning her son. A
moments consideration put that idea
ont Of the question. She called the
serving maid, who came, as it seemed,
to the anxious woman, with eXasper-
ating deIiberation.
"Jane," she cried, do you know
where the Athletic Club is? DO you
| know where Center street is2"
Jane knew neither club nor locality.
II want q message taken there to
Dick, and il must go quickly. Don't
Z. you think You could run there"
| 1T would be quicker to telegraph,
maam," said Jane, who was not anX-
! ious to run anywhere. There's tele-
graph paper in Mr.. Richards room,
and the Office is just round the cor
ner."
That's it, Jane; I'm glad you
| thought of it. Get me a telegraph form,
DO make haste"
She wrote with a trembling hand, as
! pldlHiy dS SIG NOutNAs ~ Nllpt AtCI SUI
might have no difficulty in reading
Richard Saunders, Athletic Club,
| Center Street:
| "Your father is coming to see you.
lie will be at the club before half an
| hour"
There is no need to sign it; he will
| know his mothers writing" said Mrs.
! Saunders, as she handed the message
| and the money to Jane; and Jane
made no comment, for she knew as
little Of telegraphing as did her mis-
| tress. Then the old woman, having
done her best, prayed that the tele-
gram might arrive before her hns-
| band; and her prayer was answered.
for electricity is more speedy than an
old mans legs.
Meanwhile Mr. Saunders strobe
along from the suburb to the city His
stout stick struck the stone pavement
with sharp click that sounded in
| the still, frosty night air almost like
pistol shot. He would show both his
wife and his son that he was not too
old to be master in his own house. He
| talked angrily to himself as he went
along, and was wroth to find his anger
| lessening as he neared his destination.
| Anger must be very just to hold its
own during brisk walk in evening
air that is cool and sweet.
Mr. Saunders was somewhat abashed
to find the club building much more
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INV 6I- 3ou. MI. CauuAClCs
evidently. Do you think his employ
er, Banker Hammond, mas any idea his
clerk belongs to gambling club?
Il am sure j don't know Is there
anything wrong? Has anyone been
speaking to you about Dick2"
Eyes; and not to his credit
..Oh dear!" cried the mother in an
gish. WAS it MIR. Hammond 2"
Il have never spoken to Hammond
in my life said the old man, relent-
ing a little when he saw how troubled
his wife was. mo, propose to stop
this club business before it gets to the
bankers ears that one of his clerks is
a nightly attendant there. You will
see Robert when he comes home this
evening; tell him I wish to have a
word or two with him tonight. He is
to wait for me here / will be in
shortly after he has his supper
You will not be harsh with him, fa-
Their. Remember, he is a young man
now, SO please. please advise and do
not threaten. Angry words can do no
good"
Il will do my duty said the old
man uncompromisingl
Gentle Mrs. Saunders sighed--for
she We knew the phrase about duty.
1t was sure prelude to domestic
trouble. When the old gentleman I'M
dertook to do his duty, he nailed his
flag to the mast.
See that he waits for me tonight"
was the parting shot as the old man
closed the door behind him.
Mrs. Saunders had had her share OF
trouble in the world, as every woman
must who lives with cantakerous
man. When she could save her son a
harsh word, or even a blow, she was
content to take either accomplishing
ly. The old mans severity had put
him out of touch with his SON. Dick
sullenly resented his boyhood of con-
tinual fear. During recent years,
when fear hads gradually diminished
and finally disappeared, he was some
what troubled To find that the natural
affection, which a son should have for
his father, had vanished with it. He
bad, ON several occasions. made half
hearted attempts at better under
standing, but these attempts had UNI
fortunately fallen on inopportune mo-
ments when the old man was not par
ticuiarly gracious toward the world ~
general, and iatterly there had been
silence between the two. The young
man avoided hf~ father as much as
possible; ne wouiu not have remained
ut home, had it not been for his moth
er. Her steady, unwavering affection
for him, her belief in him, and the
remembrance of how she had stood up
for him especially when he was in the
wrong, had bound her to him with
bonds soft as silk and strong as steel.
He often felt il would be pleasure to
90 wrong, merely 10 refnte his father :
ideas regarding the way a child should
be brought up. Yet Dick had a sort of
admiration for the old man, whose
many good qualities were somewhat
oyer-shadowed by his brutal temper.
When Richard came home that ey-
ening he had his supper alone, as was
usual with him. Mrs. Saunders drew
her chair near the table, and while
the meal went on she talked of many
things, but avoided 'fhe subject upper
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CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

DIED.-We regret to learn of the
death of Mrs. Anna Freeman, {nee
Woodruff wife of David Freeman
who died March 9th, 1895. She
was the daughter of w. II. Wood
ruff, of Atlanta, and a sister of
Bryan Woodruff, we'll known to
the citizens Of Colfax. She had
only been married q short time,
was a member of the Methodist
and most excellent and
loveabls christian lady. We join
The many friends of the family in
sympathy for their bereavement.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23


Mr.. w. W. Holloway, who had
his house and effects burned at
Nngent a week or two since, writes
to us requesting that we publicly
return thanks to the kind neigbors
and friends who 80 literally aided
him in his misfortune. We have
mislaid his letter, but remember
that he named number of his
neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. NJ
gent, Mrs. Willbanks, Mr.. Barron.
Mr.. Henderson, Mr.. Peck, and sew
eral others whom we cannot call to
mind, being among them. Thew
have the consciousness of having
done a good deed, and may rest as
sured that the recipients Of their
kindness appreciate their generos-
ity, and that is worth great deal
more than seeing their names in
print.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

The report has been extensively
circulated that there is a case of
smallpox in Grant parish. We are
glad to state that it is false alarm,
was caused by the fatal illness of
Bryant O'Neal the 18-year-old son
OF Mr.. Mich. O'Neal, living l6 or
IL miles north of Colfax, and is
pronounced 70 be a case of measles
and congestion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
Seventh Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
Louisiana, No. -.
Il. L. Lowe vs.. Alfred Walker.
BY virtue of writ of q. fa issued ont
of the Seventh Justic court of Grant parish
and 20 me directed in the above entitled
suit l have seized and will offer for sale
at public outcry in front of the Office of the
Seventh Justice court of Grant parish, La.
at the usu al sale hours on
SATURDAY. March 80. 1895,
the following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant. viz:
One Dun Cow and yearling calf.
One heifer.
Terms-Cash subject to appointment.
G.. D. KEMP,
Sheriff Of Grant Parish.
Colfax, La, Mch. IA, 1895,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

Mr. j. P. Hadnot has rented
room in the rear of the CHRONICLE
Office, which he expects to make his
headquarters for legal business in
the future.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

Mr.. J. H. Williams, of Montgom-
cry, called in during the week and
had himself continued as banner
subscriber, by paying his dues and
having his figures moved up to
March %, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

election is held. which shall be- "a soon a,
possible after due notice as afo, esaid Va.
cancies occu'ing in the board of directors
shall be fiIed by the remaining directors.
The said directors shall make all by-lawx
rules and regulations, for the manarepeut
OF the corporation, and alter and armand
the same al pleasure, make contracts and
purchases, hire. employ and DISCHARGE ali
agents. employees and clerks. ann t;x ali
salaries. and generally do all things neces-
sary for the conduct and management of
the business and affairs of the corporation.
ARTICLE vi.
| No shares OF the stock of This cornora.
ton shall be transferred. unless they he
first offered to the corporation and then
only alter giving six months previous no.
tice to the other Share holders. and no
stock holder shall ever be held liable or
responsible for the contracts or faults of
this Corporation in any furth,r sum Than
the unpaid balance due on the Shares of
Stock owned by him.
ARTICLE VII.
Whenever this Corporation ia d;ssolved
whether by limitation or other causes. its
affairs shall be liquidated by Two Com
missloners, to be appointed from the
STOCKHOLDERS for that purpose. after Thirty
days notice by publication in Newspaper
published in Grant Parish. Louisiana. who
shat remain In Office until the affairs of
the Corporations are liguidoted. and in
inc event Of the death Of one, the other
other shall continue to hold office. and in
the event Of disagreement they shall call
III an umpire whose decision shall be final.
ARTICLE VIII.
This Charter may be changed modified
or altered, or may be dissolved, Mt a sne-
ciai meeting Of the stockholders convened |
ana held for that purpose after thirty |
days prior notice by publication as before |
mentioned. and with three-fourths of the
capital stock of said corporation.
The following parties have subscribed
these amounts:
MNugent, Hardtner & Co., Limit'd, 20 shares
w. u. Kidd. 25 shares
J: @. Prestidge 20 shares
Messrs. Grow Il Co.. ;. 20 shares
" oaffon ..... 90 shares
Thus done and signed at INV Office in The
city of Alexandria, Louisiana, on the dav
and date first above written, and. after
reading and in the presence of j, /. Nc.
Ginnis and J. W. Moore, both competent
witnesses, who hereto sign with the parties
hereto and me Notary.
NUGENT, HARDTNER l. CO.,
per Henry E. Hardtner, 20 shares.
w. L. KIDD, 25 shares,
JNO. Q. PRESTIGE, 20 shares.
CROW g. CO,
per H. s. c., 20 shares.
I. y. BARRON, 20 shares.
Witnesses:
|. l. McGINNIS,
!. w. MOORE. L. MARYE
SEAL. Notary Public.
l hereby certify that / have examined
he foregoing Charter, and find nothing
herein contrary to law. and therefore an, 8
rove the same, on this the eleventh dav J
I Feoruary, 1895. r. L. MILLING.
2S-6w Dist. Atty 4th Jud. Dist. ,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

Mrs. G. II. Teal has presented
the editors better half with a fine
banana sprout and century plant,
and we shall expect our lady friends
to 60 into conniptions over them
when they begin to put forth in all
their glory.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

DIED-We are sorry to record
the death of Mrs. Phronia Will
liams, relict of the late j. G.. Will
liams, who died at l p. m. March
40 1895, aged about IS years. She
was a native of Alabama, and was
sick but a short while, death ensu-
ing from congestion of the brain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

We are sorry to learn that NJ.
Geo. G. Fletcher has virulent can
Ger of the mouth, and has gone to
New Orleans for treatment. His
case is considered a very danger
GUS one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

Mr.. 8. M. Lacroix, who was in
Alexandria yesterday, brings the
news of the sad death of Mrs. Jas.
W. Bolton, (nee Annie B. White),
only child of Capt. J. G. White of
that place, who died there yester-
day morning.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

The secretary of the Elkhart Carriage
informs US that their prices will be lower
Tor 1894 than ever. He wishes rs to ask
our readers not to purchase anything in
she line OF carriages, wagons, bicycles or
harness until they have sent cents in
stamps to pay postage on their ne page
catalogue. We advise the readers of this
paper TO remember his suggestion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

Mr.. W. O. Harrison, of Mont
gomery, was excused from jury
duty this week on account of the
serious illness of his mother, but
we are glad to learn she is now
some better.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

Mr.. E. A. Mathis has his press
up, and is at work setting up the
type for the first issue of "The
Peoples Demands" which he
hopes to be able to print by next
Saturday, March Both.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
Fresh Fish.

Notice is hereby given that ]. Fl. Wood
land, the colored fisherman, keeps con-
stantly on hand supply Of all kinds OF
river fish at 5 cents per pound. He can
be found at his boat near the Colfax land
ing, or will deliver fish to parties leaving
orders.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

MISS Carrie Balance is taking a
finishing course of studies at the
Colfax High School, preparatory
to entering the school teaching
profession.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

A little child of Mr.. VIM. Jack
sons, of ward two, was SO badly
burned a few days ago, that it is
expected to die.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
Mary f.. Moore.
Widow OF Raleigh M. Moore1
Notice Of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE ut NV OnLx.xs, La. ,
March Z. 1885.
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. 6hackelford, Clerk District Cont.
at Colfsx, La, on April q, 1895, viz:
Louis Cunningham,
who made Homestead Entry 11,19l, for
the y W u Of SW n, T. of SW 4
and s E d ON w sec. 81, township 8
north, rang 2 west. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence mon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz: John
STAFFORD. 0. G. Watson, Peter Watkins
c J Hutchison. al II Black Greek, Grant
parish, Louisiana
g. Med. BRUMBY,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
Notice to Ginners.

expect to be in Colfax and vicinity in
April, and will repair all gin stands Offer
ed me. carry bristles for refilling
brushes. B. F. PERLEY,
Gin Wright.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
Notice of Final Proof.

4SVUAOC VA Hill 1IOOls
LAND OFFICE AT NEW Om1s,xs. La. 4,
February y. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention TO make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before W. L. Shackelford, Clerk of
the District Court, Ut C,lfax, La, on
March "a, 1896, viz:
Mary f.. Moore.
Widow Of Raleigh M. Moore)
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880
Tor the westhaf OF northwest quarter sec.
80 township 6 north range 2 west, Louisi
ana meridian.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz: jno. M.
anthony. ". =. Buckner, John I. FAINT
and Jesse Coleman, all OF Grant parish
Louisiana.
g. Med. BRUMBY, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
SMITH G. HICKMAN

will keep constantly on hand rood as
sortment Of Kansas and Missouri work
HORSES. Any Que wishing to purchase
: Good Animal will miss bargain by fail
ing to call on them, as they propose to
Sell Cheaper than any ono else Their
Horses arc 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,
Jy-U Boyce, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

: The long expected st. Louis
boat is said to be on the way, and
will be here in q few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23

owing to the time gwen.
Dur course in the Literary Department
offers anything leading mn to an A. b. de-
gree IN any of our Colleges or Universities.
besides We can give exceptional a.lvants .
ges In both Music aud Execution.
BOARD can he had withsns at from s. 90
70 ~ w per month. Any one wishing to
move to Montgomery withjhis family can
secure . suitable house at small cost.
We respectfully solicit an investigation
OF our school and lie advantages.
For farther information appiy to
w. A. MAJORS, A. b., Priucipsl.
or to H. v MCCAIN,
President Board Of Trustees,
jazz Montgomery, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-03-23
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. 1895. with every prospect Of q
successfnl session. Any ono wishing to
patronize wide-awake, progressive home
school can not do better than TO plnee
their children with ms. Our tuition il low
cred to meet the agricultural conditions
Of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-23
Mr.. SCHNI1/EE SUGGESTS CdNNoN.
HE THINKS THAT WOULD SUIT MIR TALLER IN

HE THINKS THAT WOULD SUIT MI, TALLER IN
ANY DUEL THAT NAY EE FOUGHT.
If William Tahler. formerly connected with the
Eouitab,e Life Assurance Society. develops sufi-
Client courage to write challenge for mortal com
bat and If Marcus Schnitzer. the president OF the
Hungarian Society, decides that Mr.. Taher Is COM
peten; to hold a loaded gun. there may be dueI
between the two men Up to the presen, unc an
oral challenge only has been given by NJ. Taller
but he has promised 10 send a written one. and MY
Schnitzer is waiting for it and looking w Mr.. IAN
ler's record Mr.. Schnzer hopes that MI Iaher
Will choose meat-hooks or axes for the combat io'
he says that Tah!er is said to be unacquainien win
a gun. If necessary 10 oolige MI Iahier' MI
Schnitzer will consent 10 cannOns at hNe-i'ot
range for he thinks that that Is the only weapon
Tabler can use with any chance Of hitting the
mark
The trouble between the two men Is Of long
standing and has TO do with fuss they had over
an advertisement which Tahlcr inserted several
years ago in 4 paper in which Schnitzer was inter
ested Tahler asserted at the time That MS al
vertlsement had been obtained under Ease pre-
fences but he did nothing then ana soon went I"
Mexico 4 few days ago he returned ana OH
Thursday he met Schnitzer at No ~ Broai"ay'
When he saw him he accused him OF breaking iai'h
with him and injuring him. Mr.. Schnitzer repheI
TO this in the way which is customary when man
believes something is not SO which has been 'a'd
about him. Tahler then said: Al, -.
II challenge you 20 a combat on me "eiu %
Mr Schnitzer laughed this and sang out MS
willingness TO fight. and he wanted TO settle II "'e'''
but his friends restrained him. . ,o,
When seen yesterday In his office. at no. ~
Broadway. Mr. Schnitzer said: ~ Is true tnat Mr,
Taller and i have had some difficulty and mat he
demands satisfaction. have not heard from him
since Yesterday and whether he VIII SEND "A cha.-
ienoo or not 90 not know care. You know IL
is a misdemeanor TO send challenge to htht dnei'
7, :. moi however a mislemeanOr 10 receiN" "A email
Ienge If Tahler is anxious TO fight ana challenges
me and | find ne is gentleman worthy OF battle
| uuf Ch, | nSultel him, ana ii II" OtIn'iiip-
satisfaction. why. | ready TO give H. only
will not fight man beneath me