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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
A Trip to Alexandria.

AS announced last week, the Edi-
tor and two of his children went to
Alexandria to attend the Methodist
district conference at that place.
The conference was in session three
days, and was attended by about
two dozen preachers and the same
number of lay delegates. Several
excellent sermons were preached
during the session, and the interest
taken in the proceedings was
shown by the large crowds that
attended.
Alexandria is now putting on
city airs with vim, and revels in
the enjoyment of electric lights, an
unlimited supply of artesian water
furnished by fine water-works
plant, telegraphs, telephones, street.
cars, and other modern convent
ences. Evidences of growth and
general improvement are to be
seen on all sides, and the croaker
is altogether without grounds for
his plaintive calling. Neverthe-
less, we did hear some complaining,
but it was based on the prospective
short crops on account of the droath,
and is in some measure parlonable,
considering the general distress
likely 10 follow a poor harvest.
The outlook for crops along the
road from Colfax to Alexandria
is that about half an average crop
will be made. The small portion
of Red river valley territory desig-
mated is said to have been more
favored as a rain area than any
other portion of central Louisiana.
In other sections only from quar-
ter to an eighth of q cotton crop
will be made, and no corn at all, SO
the outlook for the farmers is real
ly distressing, being altogether
more complete and greater in ex-
tent than we have had for o gener-
alton or more. This being the
case Colfax, Boyce and Alexandria
may consider themselves particu-
larly favored this year in having
escaped the rigor of the drouth
that has prevailed in other quarters.
We return thanks to MIR. Allen
Brashear, Mr.. H. H. White, Mr..
Andy, of the Kelly house, Rev. L.
F. Jackson, and others, for ameni-
ties and favors extended during
our stay in Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
Camp Meeting Notice.

There will be Tabernacle meeting at
Ebeneazer church, three miles north Of
Montgomery, La, to commence on Fri
day, the 2lst day OF August, 1896. under
the management of the Grant and VIM
Parish Camp Meeting Association. All
are invited to participate. This camp
meeting is intended to be perma rent.
The association owns fifteen acres of
land and those desiring will be permitted
to erect building on the grounds to be
occupied and managed by themselves
exclusively. There are several large
sulphur springs at the above named place
in addition to other good watering facili-
ties. w. L. CURRIE
Montgomery, La, July l, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
IN up to Date Institution.

Progress and improvement, push
and energy, is the only way to
keep in the procession nowadays,
and you will find lots of it about
Mr.. Robt. Cohn, the proprietor of
the celebrated Boston Store in Al
exandria. Mr.. Colin was educated
in the mercantile business at Alex
andria, and thoroughly under
stands all the intricacies of the
trade for this section. The won-
derfnl success of his business
shows that he has kept in touch
with his patrons, for the public is
quick to recognize merit and adj
vantage when they find them. The
great Boston Store has been stead
lily pushed to the front by MIR.
Cohn until it is now the leading
emporium in Alexandria, and is
noted for having the cheapest and
prettiest stock in that progressive
city. Orders sent by mail from re-
sponsible parties will receive
prompt attention. Write for
samples from which to make your
selections. See the handsome ad-
vertisement of the Boston Store
for particulars, and when you go
to Alexandria be sure to call around
and take look at that magnificent
stock Of goods.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
Prizes For Your Skill.

The person forming the largest mum.
Der of words, using the letters In the text
Excelsior" will be given 500 in cash
S75 will be given to the person forming
the next largest list. The next will re.
ceive $50 in cash, and for each of the
next eleven largest lists will be paid S25
each. Money deposited in the Bay City
Bank, corner Center and Washington
avenues.
Separate the letters in the text thus
Excelsior. and form as many words
as You can. For example: Excel, is
ETC. 1t is said that over ten small words
can be formed from these letters, and we
will give prize to every person sending
ten words or more; so if you are good al
word-making, or are bright, you are sure
OF something for your trouble, while you
have an equal opportunity for the large
cash prizes.
Our object is to advertise our Excel
sior" German Mead, the most improved
and healthful summer beverage on the
market. One tablet placed in a glass OF
water is sufficient to satisfy the thirst OF
an epicure.
Every person sending list OF words
must enclose with the same thirteen two
cent stamps for a package OF Excelsior
German Mead, which will be sent post
paid, together with full rules and partic-
ulars governing the contest
AS guarantee of good faith, the may
or and chief of police of this city will act
as Judges in the award of prizes.
Number your words and write your
name plainly.
Address: The GERMAN MEAD Co.
Cor. Adams & Center sts., Bay City, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Six weeks ago I suffered with very
severe cold; was almost unable to speak.
My friends all advised me to consult a
physician. Noticing Chamberlain
Cough Remedy advertised in the st. Paul
poiks Zeitmng l procured bottle, and
after taking it short while was entirely
well. now most heartily recommend
this remedy to anyone suffering with a
cold. VIM. KEEL, 678 Selhy Ave-, St. Paul,
Mimi. For sale by j. H. McNeely, Col.
fax, La; DIR. j. V. Bonnette & Bro, Pol
lock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

The camp meeting near Mont
gomery, to commence August 2lst,
will be conducted as a union meet
ing by three denominations, viz:
Methodist Episcopal, Protestant
Methodist and Baptist, represent
ed respectively by Rev. w. T. Cur
RE, Rev. W. M. Plat and Rev. A.
j. O'Neal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Mr. NJ. N. Carnahar and Mr..
Frank Williamson, assisted by two
or three Senegambians, ffoated a
raft of couple of hundred logs to
Alexandria, and returned on Mon
day last with a fair quantity of
goods and a liberal supply of scads
IN their pockets as the result of
their enterprise.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

at took the Democratic party
twenty-five years to recover from
the split of 1860" says the Louis
vile Post. "How long it will take
it to get over it's Populist-free-sil-
yer spree and throw off or throw
up its Atgelds, Tillmans, Blands
and others, time alone can tell"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
When the Heart is Afflicted

BY Rheumatism or any of the muscles
near that organ, it is like tampering with
an electric wire, for death may come at
any moment. If life is worth it, do not
hesitate, but get DR.. Drummond's Light
ming remedy. Send s. to the Dru mmond
Medicine Co., New York. and they will
send you two large bottles, enough for
one months treatment, by first express.
1t is not as quick as electricity, bat it
will save your life if you take it in time.
Agents wanted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

The race for the first bale of cot
ton from Grant parish was close
this year between Mr.. J. H. Nc
Nicely, of Colfax, and Mr.. John
ID. Miller, of Paramount. The
first named ginned out his bale
early in the morning of the 18th,
while the latter got out his bale
early in the afternoon Of the same
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

The report being current that at the
late district conference charges derroga-
tory TO his character we're preferred
against Rev. J. I. Hcfpauir, we would
correct the same by saying that no
charges were preferred. The rumor
grows out of the request of Bro. Hoff-
pauir that a committee be appointed by
the conference. and the demand by him
that an investigation be make into the
csarge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
Colfax, La. July d. 1896.

Co1fax, La, July %, 1896.
Editor Cotfdr Chronicle:
Ginned my first bale of new cot
ton this morning and shipped via
I. & P. r.. r. to Messrs. Ferdinand
Gumble & Co., New Orleans, La.
This cotton was raised by Josh
Boyd, an energetic colored man,
living on my place. How is this
for the record of Grant?
j. III. MCNEELY.
We believe this is the first bale
of new cotton ever shipped from
Grant parish in the month of July.
Editor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
Do You Need Dental Work?

Gold filings from 81 to 81 80, unless
extra large. Amalgam or platinum fill
Jugs 30 cents tosl. Zinc filings 80 cents.
Teeth extracted, 80 cents. Teeth cleaned
% cents. Plate work done at prices to
suit the hard times. Will be at Colfax
on or about August LIST, to remain two
weeks. B.H. HARRIsoN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

The crops this year in the hills
OF Grant parish are almost a total
failure. We are told by persons
who ought to be pretty well inform
ed on the subject THAT little or no
corn will be made, while less than
q quarter crop of cotton will be
realized in the great majority of
instances. However, the river
and creek bottoms will fare a little
better than this, as they have made
some corn, and will be able to
gather about half crop of cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
Fruit is Always in Season.

And the way to have fruit always on
hand is to go to A. A. Dean, ut Fair.
moant, and get supply of Mason's self.
sealing jars and put up big lot Of fruit
Half gallon jars. 81 . per dozen,
Quart jars, 81 90 per dozen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Mr.. Clarence Mccain, son of
Major H. V. Mccain, preached
his first sermon on Monday night,
July Goth, at a protracted meeting
at Dunn's school house, near
Montgomery.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Capt. j. w. Johnston, Of Bag
dad, was in Oolfax on Thursday,
and, as is his usual custom, called
at this Office and traded our Devil
out of a late copy Of the Picayune,
which he has read for more than
half q century.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Our young friend, John B. Rob-
erts, returned from his visit to
the Gulf coast on last Tuesday,
improved in health and strength
and greatly pleased with his
summer outing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Mr.. N. l.. Sayers, agent for the
Pentecostal Age, and representa-
tive of the Louisiana Home at the
Scottsville camp ground, was in
Colfax on Thursday and Friday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Miss Blanch Lee and Miss
Bertha Bernstein, of Montgomery,
who have been guests of Mrs. r.
Fl. Williamson for the past week,
will prolong their visit a fortnight
or more.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Alexandria received its first bale
of cotton July Goth, and Colfax, re-
ceived it's first bale on the 28th,
Just one day ahead, as usual.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Mrs. Jennie Knotzsch and chill
dren, who have been sojourning in
the hills for several weeks, return
ed to their home in Colfax yester-
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

An interesting and successful
protracted meeting has been in
progress for the past week at the
Shady Grove Baptist church in
ward six.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

The family of Mr.. A. G. Teddlie
have gone ON q summer visit to
relatives at Winfield.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Mr.. Julius Atrial, of Alexandria,
is suggested as a candidate for
Congress.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

/ would call the attention of all per-
sons interested in the improvement of
Horses in this country to my fine Black
Percheron Stallion, RANDOM" import
ed registered stock from France, bought
by me for One Thousand Dollars.
He will be found in charge of a com
petent attendant at my livery stable in
Colfax, La. j. H. McNEELY.
Feb. q, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

A fine lot of ready-made cloth
ing and other goods received this
week by the merchants Of Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

Mr.. Heman Smith is confined to
his bed with slow fever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

0QclNc ee25.OO up. Sign painters want
UUuHVO ed. Catalogue Free. Address,
Daniel f. Beatty. Washington. N J.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

No credit in 1896 until settlements are
made for 1895. J. H. MCNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-08-01

Beattys Organs :' wanted s sss,ss: :'1s
call Daniel F. Beatty. Washington. N.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
A BRUTAL MURDER.
John Henke, a New Jersey storelKeepcr.
Choked to Death by Burglars.

John Henke, New Jersey storekeeper.
.ChoISed to Death by Burglars.
BURLINGTON, n. j., Aug 24.-John Il.
Henke was murdered by burglars, who
choked him TO denth by means of a piece
of rope. Two colored mon arc suspected
of the crime, and the police are hot on
their track.
Henke, who was 80 years old, was the
proprietor of a general MERCHANDISE store,
back of which he lived alone. Soon after
closing, two. .,olorod men were seon to go to
the side door and knock Henke oame to
the door and asked what they wanted.
They said tobacco, and he admitted thCm.
Then they were seen in the store few
minutes later.
Mrs Murphy, a neighhor, heard q noise
as If there was souille. She thought
some one had fallen down stairs and
raised her room window just in time to
see two men pull their hats down over
their eyes and stealthily move away. She
thought thoy were colored.
Mr. Henke was found lying on the floor
face downward, with a piece of cloth
thrown over his head and hands and feet
tied.
When the cloth was removed, 1t wa.
seen that some one had loOped a rope ovel
the storekeeper's head, and, then with q
stick, had wound up the slack until he
died Of strangulation Blood had run out
Of the nostrils and mouth, and the face
was blaok There was every evidence that
the murder was most deliberate and cold
blooded. The two men had evidently
pounoed upon Henke and, oyorpowerine
him, tied his hands and feet. They then
wrapped tho ropo around his neck, and In
his defenseless condition they had no dif1i-
Guilty in oommhting tho murder.
Further Investigation showed that the
dead mans pockets had been rifled and all
tho money and his few pieces Of iewelry
had been stolen.
John Henke, the victim, has been doing
business here for the past four years, hav
ing como here from Newcastle, Del, wher,
he has a wife and son living
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
JOHN cAAMBERLlM DEAD.
Tho Celebrated Caterer Passes Away In
the Grand Union Hotel. Saratoga

Tho Celebrated Caterer Passes Away In
the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga
SARATOGA Aug 2l--Iohn Chamber
lin died hernof heart disease. He had been
in a seinicomatose state for 30 hours His
family were with him in his room at the
Grand Union hotel whom the end came
John Chambcrin was born in lansing
burg, \. Y, 50 years ago. While quite
Young he went with his parents to St
Louis subsequently nc made this city
his home, where his winning personality
attracted hostsof friends In 1874 he went
60 Washington, and his place was from
the outsot one of the capitals most noted
institutions. Its proprietor was known
and liked by bon vivants and racing men,
statesmen and millionaires throughout thu
length and breadth of the land, and few
men have hud moro oventfu and inter-
csting career.
Twenty years ago John Chamberlln's
fortune was at its hood. flo owned race
horses like True Blue that broke records,
and be was a power In the social and pub
lie life of New York in the days when
John Morrissey was king OF the sporting
and political element of this city. He
opened Monmouth park and made 1t tho
most famous race track on the Atlantic
coast at a cost of $500, 0OO The venture
was great success, and money flowed into
the Golfers Of the genial founder. Then
came that terribly unfortunate California
trip, when the gallant True Blue met with
unmerited defeat. 1t is believed to this
day that dirty work was DONE but there
was no recourse, and John Chamberlin
camo back 90 the east a $50, 900 loser.
Chnmberlin added to his fame as the
proprietor of the Charlton club here.
where Roscoe Conlling loved to lounge,
and as the proprietor Of the fine hotel at
Old Point Comfort. But he was known
everywhere. In one season he would dine
with senator's at Newport. diplomats at
| Bar Harbor, congressman at Narragan-
sett beauty at Old Point, bon vivants at
Long Branch, sportsmen and politicians
at Saratoga and assorted colonels and cap
tains at Cape May.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
Iumned rrom nn ocean steamer.

NEW York, Aug. 24-Mrs. II. NJ. Ste
phenson of Boston ana her son Walter
were saloon passengers who embarked on
board the Netherlands American line
steamer Spaarndam at Boulogne sur Mer,
France, on Aug 13 On the Goth, at $3.50
p. m, the vessel being then in latitude
44.l6, longitude 554s, Mrs. Stephenson
ordered tho steward to serve her dinner on
tho hurricane deck, stating at the same
time that she was somewhat III. When the
steward returned to the deck, he was just
in time to observe Mrs. Stephenson jump
ing from tho rail overheard into the sea.
An alarm was instantly given and the
steamer stopped and backed A boat was
quickly launched, but nothing was seen of
tho unfortunate woman. Mrs. Stephen
sons husband resides in Boston. She was
about ~ years of age.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
Drowned at DrIgantIne Beach.

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 24.-lIerbert 3.
Cook, aged 20 years, only son of George
Harvey Cook, president Of the Brigantine
Railroad and Transit company. was drown
ed in front of the Holland House, at Brig
antine Beach. Cook was bathing with
Joseph e. Snyder Of Philadelphia and Miss
Elna Staehler Of Pittsburg They woro
caught by the heavy undortow. Three
rescuers arrived, and, with the aid Of q
wooden settee managed 10 save Snyder
and Miss Staehle after considerable labor.
They could not reach Cook in timn TO save
him. His body was found a half hour
afterward and taken TO his fathers cot
tage. Cook was q graduate Of Stephens
institute, class Of 'g3, and was employed
at tho Penncoyd Iron works, Philadelphia.
lilo lehves q fathar. moIher and two sisters.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
TO WAGE FIERCE WAR.
Cnbans Taking Steps Toward a
More Vigorous Campaign.
PLANS OF PALMA AND oUEsADA

They VIII Go 10 Cuba to Consult with
Gomez Regarding Future Actions -wey-
Ter Issues More Proclainations and Tells
How lie VIII Wipe Out the Patriots.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 24. Within the
next month General Estrada Palma, min
'ster plenipotentiary of the Cuban republic
TO tho United States. and Gonzales Quesa-
da, secretary Of legation, with other prom
inent supporters of the revolutionary
cause will it is said, go TO Cuba TO con
suit with President Cisneros as 10 the fu.
ture conduct of the battle for freedom.
Generals Gomez and Maceo are both said
TO have expressed the opinion that nothing
can bo accomplished under the present
system Of aghting. They did not want to
20 on struggling, as during the ten years
war, with no hope of gaining the freedom
of the island, unless they secure reoogni-
tion as beligerents from the United
States.
To do this, it Is claimed by both the
commanders, they must inaugurato cam
paign of the most destructive character.
Heretofore when parts of their armies have
invaded a town they have simply driven
the Spanish forces out and then have
themselves retreated.
Their plan now is to make forced
marches upon all of the interior cities and
after affecting their capture destroy them
They cannot do this, however, without the
sanction of the Cuban junta in the United
States, and it is for the purpose of settling
the issue thus raised that Palma, Quesada
and others have been summoned to the
island.
Large Expedition to lie Sent out.
How these leaders will get to Cuba is, OF
course "a mystery to all save themselves.
i is stated on good authority that three
large expeditions are TO be sent out from
different places In this country, and that
they win unite and land at a designated
point.
The vessels will be armed and prepared
to fight If they should be overtaken by
Spanish cruisers At the same time that
the three large expeditions 60 out there
will be other ships sent to the coast as de
coys
The leaders In the movement have nc
doubt Of their ability to effect a landing.
1t Is expected that the conference be
tween Cisneros, Palma, Quesada and th'
others will result in decision to star
both the armies Of Gomez and Maceo Oh
tho aggressive about the 1st of October
and that when town is captured it vii
be destroyed
Maceo, it is said, would like to in
augurate a line Of action something lik'
Shermans march TO the sea, and 1t is be
lieyed that he will have his way.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
Jealonsy cansed a Duel.

MADISON, Fla, Aug 24-With their
hands olnspel, George Page and william
Morgan shot each other TO death near here
A girl was the cause of the duel The girl
showed no especial partIality for either
man. but treated them in such a way as
to madden them with jealousy The three
met at an entertainment near Higdon,
and the girls tactics were more tantaliz-
ing than usual. Morgan proposed TO Page
to stop out and settle it. Page agreed, and
the young men walked out into the yard.
There they agreed 20 clasp their hands
and to shoot until their pistols were emp
tied. The guests, who heard the shots,
rushed out and found Morgan dead and
Page dying. Each had shot five times,
zach shot having taken effect
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
nather,s nody Found.

TARRYTowN, n. Y, Aug. 24.--Barney
DAILY, 30 years old, was drowned of
O'Delrs dock while in bathing. DAILY was
seen bathing by some friends, and as he
did not return in reasonable time and
could not be found, they supposed that
he was drowned They informed some
villagers, who secured q pair Of oyster
tongs, and began graphing The body
was found little south Of the dock. Here
another mishap occurred. DIR. Townsend
v Roe and William Boyce, while endeav-
oring to get the body into the boat, the
latter upset, throwing them both into the
water. After some more difficulty they
were rescued, and the drowned man was
dragged out of the water
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
weyier's Plans to End the war.

HAVANA, Aug. 24.-Captain General
Weyler is about to issue Decree placing
certain limitations and prohibitions upon
the raising of the next sugar and coffee
crops BY this plan he hopes to deprive
the insurgentsof their resources and bring
all of the planters to the support of Spain.
Captain General Weyler also announces
that II is his intention, as soon as re-en-
forccrnents arrive from spain, to concen-
trate his forces and sweep the island from
one end to the other. By this means he
hopes to speedily put an end to the insur-
rection.