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The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25
For Representative.

Having been solicited by many friends
to become a candidate for representative
from Grant parish. to the next legislature.
I announce myself for same, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
JNO. p. HADNOT.
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce 8. n.
LACRoIx, ESQ.,, as candidate for the Of
fee of Sheriff of Grant parish, subject to
the action OF the Democratic party in
making its nominations.
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try Dr.. Cadys Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. %
cents Per package. For sale by druesists.
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25
yourma1 YutaI gens yeratmt stufe ageut
II
He is Not q Candidate.
To John Randolph. ESQ

We, the undersigned citizens, respect
fully request you to become a candidate
for Representative of Grant parish, Lou
isiana, believing that in your sterling
ability and integrity our people will have
an able representative and faithful SER
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25

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For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25
B. TURNER
-DEALER IN
General Merchandise
PimevilIe. La.

Ams
Has just received Full Stock Of Fall
and Winter Goods, which is to be sold ct
o small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and exam.
inc his large and we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS,
consisting Of Dress Goods and Trimmings.
Fancy Goods, White Goods, Ladies' fine
Hosiery. all styles and grades, Flanels
and. WaterpIoofs, Linseys, Cassimeres and
Diagonals. Bedford Cords. etc., and full
lines Of Gloves, Embroidery, etc.
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock of Boys and Mens's CLO-
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at . 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.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Pair Highest Award.
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25
AN ORDINANCE,

Levying special tax in aid Of the Kan.
sas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway.
The Colfax chronicle., 1896-01-25

cJwdical Advertisements must be paid
for in adrance. or they wiu be discontinued
after the first inserfion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

Johnny, who had been much interested
In American history, thought he would
lest grandpa's historical knowledge, SO as
the old gentleman sat reading his paper
Johnny began:
GRANDPA, do you know what great war
broke out in 1812r'
The old man slowly raised his eyes and
looked at Johnny over his spectacles.
"Why," said he, THAT was the year mar.
ried your grandmother. boston Sacred
Heart Review.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

The question has often been asked why
the army cadets at West Point wear gray
uniform, while the uniform Of the army is
blue. The origin of this distinction dates
back to the war of 1924, when the com
missary general Of the army could not pro
cure the blue cloth required for General
Winfield SCOTS brigade, and SO they were
clad in gray. So distinguished was the
conduct of that brigade at Lundy's Lane
and Chippewa that when, after the war Of
1912, reorganization of the West Point
Military academy was made, out of coin
pliment to General Scott and his brigade
the uniform of the corps of cadets wa,
changed from blue to gray.-New Yorh
Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

80 Passengers paying full fare will be
allowed 10 per cent. OFF return iare II
returning within twelve months.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

Unlikely as it may seem TO some wht
read these lines, it is fact nevertheless,
that there is an island in the gulf of Cali
fornia, not more than 20 miles from the
Mexican mainland, which is inhabited by
the remnants of race of giant cannibals.
This startling discovery was made by wesi
coast naturalist early in 1891, and has sine.
been confirmed both by United States and
Mexican explorers. Mr. Mcnamara, tn.
scientist referred to, has photograph Of
one of the men found by him on the island,
that individual, although not one of the
largest. being over feet in height. The is
land upon which they were found is known
rs the island or isle of Leri, and the orig
inal discoverer says that there is every evi
dence of cannibalism among them.-St
Louis Republic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25
A Business That Destroys Intellect.

"A stenographer, by the nature of his
business, becomes almost devoid of ideas y
said shorthand writer. I'VE depend so
much upon other people to use their brains
for us, merely taking down what they say,
that we not only lose any ideas we might
have had, but our memory as well. 1t is
said that il an arm or limb be not exer.
cised 1t will soon become useless
II think to great degree this is true OF
that part Of the stenographer's mind that il,
brought into use in giving ideas and con-
ceptions and retaining impressions of things
said and heard. can go to lecture and
listen attentively, but when come out my
mind is blank MS to what was said unless
I've taken notes and refer TO them. A ste
nographer becomes nothing more than n
thought recording machine-without any
mind except that given to him by other
people.
ut is most aggravating to me to be asked
to give my recollection of something and
End myself utterly unable to recall the in
cident have found the same difficulty in
reading. Anything that is worthy OF peru
sal l must read over three or four times In
order to remember it,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25
The Chinese Navy Worthless.

1t is stated at Shanghai, ION excellent su-
thority," that the real reason why none OF
the Chinese squadron went to Bangkok
was that it was found there was not one Of
the squadron prepared for such voyage
without refitt.ng, the internal condition Of
the ironclads and cruisers Of China's new
lsvy being very imperfect. London Daily
News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25
For SAN FRANCISCO:

Steamers of the above Companies will
call at Honolulu on their way from
Hongkong and Yokohama to the above
port on or about the following dates:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25
HOLLISTER DRUG CO.,
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE,

Steamships will leave for and arrive from
San Francisco on the following dates, till the
close of 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the incan-
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want 1t done at once; no more lamps for me-
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you want.
We have a complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25
For YOKOHAMA and HoNcKoNo

Steamers of the above Companies Will
call at Honolulu on their way to the
above ports on or about the following
dates:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

The building papers are 1, ., 8, and
ply. They come in rolls, each roll con-
tanning 1000 square feet. They are
water proof, acid and alkali proof and
vermin proof. A house lined with build
ing paper is far cooler than one that. is
not. There is also cheaper grade OF
paper adapted for use under mating
keeping out insects.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

Have you a leaky gutter? II you
have, make it perfectly clean and dry,
apply a god coat of No. 3 P. and d.
Paint over the leaky spots; then take a
piece of stout Manila paper, or piece
OF common cotton cloth, paint it well ob
both sides; lay it over the first coat, CIV
ing the whole final coat, and theie
will be no more leak there. Or II the
whole gutter is bad, make it clean and
dry, and apply paste Of P. &jB. Paint
and Portland Cement,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-25

A. NJ. Lagrange says in The Rural
New Yorker that he considers the Gal
loways as good cattle for milk and but
ter as any others, and he has all their
beef besides.
In butter test at the Hornellsville
IN. " fair the s-year- Ayrshire COW
Princess Webb made S.75 pounds of
butter in two days.
Whatever Is wrong with butter,
cheese or milk is to be explained by the
presence of injurious bacteria or the
absence Of benefioent onea Exquisite
cleanness and extra care will right
whatever is wrong.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
FOR CALIFORNIA MINERS.
They Will Be Well Provided
For by the Fifty-Fourth
Congress.
Good Work of Representatives Her.
mann of Oregon and Hooker
of New York.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 29.-The
miners of California are to be well taken
care of by the Fifty-fourth Congress. The
San Joaquin is to receive the aid sought for
it by Major Corcoran and others who came
to Washington in its behalf, and the Sac
ramento and it's navigable tributaries are
to receive extended aid. Among other
items, the Committee on Rivers and Har-
bors has agreed to recommend the appro-
priation of $3.50 900 for the construction of
constraining works for the protection of
the Sacramento and Feather rivers. as
recommended by the California Debris
Commission.
1t is also proposed to create Sacra-
mento River commission, to take charge
of the Sacramento and its navigable
branches and thus provide for scientific
and methodical treatment of those rivers.
In fact, California will fare better at the
hands of the present Committee on Rivers
and Harbors than for many years past
Although California has no member on
the committee she has loyal and active
friend in Representative Hermann of
Oregon, who has been a member Of the
committee for many years. and who has
been largely instrumental in securing the
splendid recognition which California has
received. The chairman of the commit
tee, Mr.. Hooker of New York. has also
shown decided friendship for California.
The committee expect to make their final
report on Tuesday IN the shape of river
and harbor bill IN the usual manner.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30

prove the opportunity of general recurrence
to those sacred doc trines, as taught by the
founder, in some CONF mon and solemn celebra-
ton of birthday of the Thomas Jefferson, and
thus renewing our faith and demonstrate that
upon all essentials organized Democrats
throughout the Union are in sound accord
While the Democratic societies in various
parts of the country shall on that day be dem
onstrating their devotion to the fundamental
principles of our great party and honoring the
immortal name of its father in the manner
most agreeable to thems elves, the President of
the United States, the Cabinet, Democratic
Senators and memb and many distinguished
leaders have been invited to accompany the
officers and executive committee OF the
National Association of Democratic Clubs in
an excursion to the tomb of the great apostle
of American liberty, there to revive and re-
assert what all our history proves, that in the
strict observance of the principles of the DEM
ocratic party as defined and illustrated by JET
ferson lies the only security of government at
once free and pure.
At Monticello an address will be delivered by
Ex-Governor Russell, one of the most promi-
nent Democratic citizens of Massachusetts,, to
which there will be response by Senator John
tive committee will welcome to this excursion
and ceremony representation from any or all
the Democratic clubs in the Union.
CHAUNCEY F. BLACK. President.
BENTON MCMILLAN, Chairman
pro tenn. Executive Committee.
LAWRENCE GARDINER, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
FATAL FIRE IN NEW YORK,
Three Persons Sufocated and
One Leaps to Her Death
From a Window.
A Fireman Knocked From a Ladder
While Attempting the Rescue
of Two Women.

NEW YORK, N. Y, March 29.-Four
persons were killed and two injured early
this morning in a fire at 374 Hudson
street.
The building is three-story brick house
used for dwelling and store purposes.
The upper two floors sheltered four fam
lilies. The dense smoke deferred some
of the tenants from descending the stair
ways. Miss Margaret Ryan, sixty years
old, with a companion, Miss Kate Hig-
gins, ran to a window. A fireman in as
cending ladder to rescue the woman was
knocked off by burst of flame shooting
from second-story window and was
badly injured. The women then became
hysterical. Miss Ryan leaping from the
window.
She fell on the sidewalk. breaking her
back, and died on the way to hospital in
an ambulance. Her companion fell out of
the window and broke her leg.
The firemen could not rescue everyone
in the building, owing to the immense
quantities of smoke After the fire had
been extinguished three bodies were found
of people who had been suffocated. They
were Mary Mcmahon, % years old ;
Thomas Mallory, % years old, fireman
on the steamer St. Louis, and Archibald
Grogan, 35 years old. Their bodies were
not burned. The damage amounted to
$4,000. the building being almost en-
tirely destroyed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30

of the scene: "Could you people who have
known me for years think me guilty of
the blood OF these good old people?"
His employers and others testified that
he was in bed at the time of the murders.
1t was the consensus of opinion among
the police and villagers that Smith was
guiltless and he was set at liberty.
The United Press reporters in making in
vestisations among the neighbors tonight
unearthed clew which may eventually
throw light upon the crime.
1t was ascertained that some three years
ago ALVIN Stone was mainly instrumental
in bringing to justice horsethief, who
had piled his nefarious vocation in Tall
madge. The thief was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary. 1t is said by
the nelghbors that he threatened that
when released he would never rest until
his vengeance on the Stone family was
satisfied. His name is Anton Strong.
Descriptions of the suspect have been sent
out broadcast. The Cleveland department
has been notified to look for him. Lynch
ing Is uppermost in everybody's mind.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
WORK BEFORE CONGRESS
Matters for the Consideration of
Both Branches During
This Week.
Believed the House Will Agree to the
Senate Resolutions on the
Cuban Question.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 29.-It is
expected that consideration of the sundry
civil appropriation bill will be the first
business of the House this week. The
radical changes made by the bill will
doubtless cause much discussion, and sew
eral days may be spent over it. The re-
duction of the appropriation for coptinu-
ing contracts on river and harbor work
and public buildings in course of construc-
ton to a basis of eight months operations,
on the theory that the remainder of the
year can be provided for at the next ses-
sion of Congress, will be attacked by the
Democratic members of the Committee on
appropriations. Other provisions not SO
radical will also be the subject OF criti-
cism, but no serious addition to the total
carried in the bill is anticipated.
When the sundry civil bill has been
gotten out of the way, Hit will call up
the conference report on the Cuban ques-
tion, which recommends that the House
agree to the Senate resolutions.
The coming week in the Senate will be
devo ted to the consideration of appropria-
ton bills and routine business. The bill
to approve the compromise between the
United States and the State of Arkansas,
for two weeks but which has not been
passed, will be considered tomorrow.
There appears to be little hope of its pas
sage, and there likewise appears to be a
disposition to devote tomorrow only to its
consideration.
The postoffce bill will be laid before the
full committee tomorrow and an effort
made to report to the Senate during the
day. If this is done it will be called up in
the Senate TuesNay
The Indian and naval bills are before
the Committee on Appropriations. and it
is believed that the Indian bill will be re-
ported before the week is out, although
the Houses action relative to the appro-
priatior for Indian schools is likely to
cause some debate in committee.
After the postoffice bill is disposed of
the Senate will probably renew the dis
cussion on Cannon's resolution, directing
the Secretary of the Interior to obey the
law opening the Uncompahgre Reserva-
ton to settlement. This, several days ago.
was made the unfinished business after
the Arkansas matter should be disposed
of.
The bill to protect fur seals from exter-
mination is demanding attention, and an
effort will be made to get it up. The re-
mainder of the week will be probably de-
voted to consideration of bills on the cal
endar.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
CONVICTS MUTINY.
Farm Reception to the Ne,c Harden of
Kentucky's Penitentidry.

Farm Reception to the Nesc Harden OF
Kentuchy's Penitentiary.
FRANKFORT, KY, March 29.-There
was mutiny in the Frankfort peniten-
tiary yesterday, but it was promptly sup
pressed by Warden Neil. He resigned
from the Senate few days ago to accept
his new position. and assumed charge of
the penitentiary yesterday.
The 1180 convicts selected yesterday as
an opportune time to overawe him, but
they failed utterly. When the prisoners
came out for roIlcall yesterday mornin G
they hooted and cried and several fights
with bricks and knives obtained from the
chair-factory took place. Then two women
convicts engaged in fierce hand to- hand
encounter.
Marshal Blair, desperate negro, at
tempted to head the outbreak. He was
seized by the guards and taken to the
Warden's Office. He was impudent to
Warden Neil and refused to allow the
guard to tell his story. Warden Neil
thereupon ordered him soundly thrashed.
This weakened Blair. The news of the
Warden's action spread, and the dining
room, which had been q scene of disorder.
became quiet at once.
To add to the excitement of the day
Warden Neil discovered that William
Shearer, one of the night guards who had
charge of the female department of the
prison, had been guilty of a serious Of
fense. He was at once discharged. He
was appointed only two months ago.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
The Ohioan Will Lead All Other
Candidates on the First
Few Ballots.
THEN LOOK FOR A STAMPEDE.
The Hawkeye Senator, Being Every.
body's Second Choice, Is Bound
to Win.

NEW YORK, N. Y, March 29.-Gov-
ernor Francis NJ. Drake of Iowa came on
to New York yesterday afternoon
after the successful launching of the
battleship called after the State of
which he is at present the Executive.
When asked about the prospects of Re-
publican Presidential candidates in the
West, and particularly whether Mckinley s
ultimate strength would be as great as it
now seems probable that it would be, the
Governor replied:
II think Mckinley will lead all other
candidates, not only on the first ballot,
but also on the second and third ballots.
After that think his strength will begin
to recede, and the nomination will pass to
Allison"
"Then you think there is no chance of
the nomination of Mckinley on the first
ballot?' asked the reporter.
"Not the slightest" said Governor
Drake. "a good many delegations which
have already been secured for Mckinley
have been got by hustling-"
manipulation? ?'' interrupted the re-
porter.
"WelI, in sense, you might call it
convinced that the prevalent feel
Ing of the States west of the Mississippi
is in favor of Allison, though the dele
gates from Minnesota, Nebraska and South
Dakota have been secured for Mckinley.
But as soon as they give him a ballot or
two they will break up and leave him.
Zone great chance that Allison has of
getting the nomination is that he is every
bodys second choice. Every one knows
that Allison is for sound money and Iowa
has already passed sound money resolu-
tons"
"What do you mean by sound money p"
asked the reporter.
"Well, mean that we shall use all the
silver which it is possible for the Govern
ment to redeem in gold. but no more.
We have already reached the limit
of silver coinage which it is
possible to keep at par with
gold as it is.s I have no doubt but
that the Republican National Convention
will adopt sound-money platform in ac-
cordance with the views which 1 have just
expressed"
"What about the silver States?" asked
the reporter.
'They will cut no figure in the next Re-
publican convention" said the Governor
somewhat contemptuously. "The free
silver Republicans will go over into the
Populist camp and leave the field clear for
sound money delegates to be sent to the
Republican National Convention"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
TRAGEDY IN ARKANSAS,
An Insane Man Brains His Wife
and Child and Cuts His
Own Throat.
Failing Health and Visions Of Family
Distress Had Unbalanced His
Mind.

ROGERS. ARK, March 29.-One OF the
most horrible tragedies ever enacted IN
this part of the country occurred at the
home of Pulaski Duckworth, five miles
west of this place, about 10 O'Clock this
morning. Duckworth, who was an honor
able and respected citizen, and who had
always shown extreme love and care for
his family, while temporarily insane,
killed his wife, fatally wounded his i've
year-old daughter and then cut his throat,
dying instantly.
He struck his wife two blows with the
blade of an ak across the forehead, laying
her skull wide open. The woman see med
to have been struck first while standing.
The blow struck near the center of the
forehead and ranged downward.
The second blow took effect also in the
forehead and ranged diagonally across,
indicating that she was struck after falling
to the floor. The murderer then plunged
the bloody ak into the scalp of his five
year-old girl, laying her brain bare.
Leaving his victims writhing in their
blood, Duckworth went into another room.
and standing by the bed, cut his throat
with an ordinary pocketknife. the blade
being exceedingly dull. Both iugular veins
were severed and death resulted imme-
diately.
The little girl is yet alive, but her death
is expected at any hour.
The family consisted of Duckworth, his
wife, who was about 10 again become
mother, and two little girls, aged seven
and five years respectively.
The elder of the little girls, on her re-
turn from Sundayscbool, was borritied TO
find the bodies of her mother and sister
lying on the floor and writhing, and with
out looking for her father she ran to the
house of q neighbor about mile away for
assistance.
For some time Duckworth had been de-
spondent over his falling health. He had
just passed the meridian of life, his
strength had given way and he feared that
he would soon be unable to provide for his
family. He brooded over this until his
mind became un balanced, and rather than
see his loved ones suffer the pangs of hum
ger he com mitted the awful deed.