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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21
Aid For Drouth Sufferers.

In accOrQauCe Win nOtlcoS pun
lished throughout the drouth strick-
en- district, about 300 representa-
tive men from the parishes OF
Grant, Winn, Bienville, Webster,
Claiborne, Catahoula, Caldwell,
jackson, Lincoln, Union, and
Ouchita, assembled at Ruston on
the 18th to meet Gov. Foster and
Auditor Heard, for a conference to
devise ways and means to relieve
the necessities of sufferers from
drouth.
The Governor expressed the
opinion that the State of Louisiana
was able to care for her own peo-
pie without appealing to other
commonwealth; that unless the
distress was greater than he believ-
ed it to be the State had ample
funds to purchase supplies to re-
lieve all want. He explained that
it was not in his power to use State
money for any other purposes than
those designated by law, but that
with the consent of a majority of
the Legislature he will take the re-
sponsibility of using the States
money to buy supplies. That the
consent of all Senators and Repre-
sentatives in the destitute parishes
will be given may be taken for
granted, and we do not suppose
there will be any difficulty in get
ting the consent of a sufficient num-
Der of the others. So this part OF
the matter may be considered as
settled, and the next thing in order
is to get to work in some systemat-
| ic and reliable manner, in order
that all deserving persons may
share in the supplies, and to see to
it that impostors do not impose up
on public charity.
We have yet to hear of anything
like a systematic and authentic list.
ing of the needy people in Grant
parish. True, the statement hai
been made to the Governor tina
we have "about $50 destitute fami
lies" in the parish, but who vouch
] es for the reliability and correct
/ ness of list by which just ane
i satisfactory distribution can b
] made? This should be attended t.
at once, and if the police jury will
h not take it in hand, then let a com
mittee of representative privat
citizens attend to it.
+ This will be most cheerful new
q to many of our people, who are al
g ready beginning to feel the need Q
e, e help, and we doubt not that promE
steps will be taken to secure
share of the States bounty befor
the rigors and hardships OF tn
winter are upon US.
On Saturday the editor OF tn
paper will leave for New Orlean
and will take advantage of q stol
over ticket to 20 to Baton Koue
, and make particular inquiry OF Il
Governor as to the best plan OF o
ganizing to make the proposed oil
tribution, and also as to whether
is absolutely certain that he WI
be able to use State money. Ne
week we will give our readers Il
result of our investigation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

We this week publish full and
complete tabuIation and account OF
the political complexion of the
next Congress, and would respect
fully solicit our Populist confreres
to point out to their readers the
''great gains made by the Peoples
party in the late election;" and; 1t
they can't show any gains, let them
explain how heslump in Populism
came about. !,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21
The Next Congress.

We give below carefully prepared
tables of the next House of Representa-
tives and Senate of the United States
that vii, occupy the halls OF Congress
from March 4, 1897, to March 4, 1899:
NEXT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

The following shows the number OF
Republicans, Democrats, Populists and
Silverites in the Senate, and also the po-
sition of each Senator on the money
question:
THE NEXT SENATE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

The last Texas Legislature had ~
Pops in it, bat in the new house
elected two weeks ago the Pops
only elected six members. It is
now time for Dunn, of the De-
mands, and Bailey, of the Comrade,
to arise and remark, "Boys, we
have got them on the run!'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21
..Exerybody's Medical Guide. |"

ssEverybody's Medical Guide.
The above is the title Of most valu-
able little book by celebrated English
authority, containing compact and re-
liable fund OF medical advice and intor,
nation. It deals with everyday ailments
and should be in every household oni5
six pence in cloth, or one shilling n
leather binding. Saxon q Co, puoiisn
ers, London, %, Bouyerie St, Fleet oe'
e. e.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

Work has been commenced on
the Tabernacle to be erected at
Summerfeld, and it is confidently
expected that it will be finished by
Christmas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

Has NO EQUAL and is fully acaw0nd to increase capacity
% er cent over any belt feed min in the United States
The only Saw Mill in existence that will work successfully
with only 4horse power Five sizes made TO 9oooo
M er davl and feed can varied from Ill to IL inches an
ton or Observation-Disclosures the two points mentioned ana
that without sawyer changing his position even removing
his hand from the feed lever s. 1870. 4
Flour Mills Turbine. Water Wheels, Mill Gearing ETC.
esyThe DeLoac Champion Saw Mill Dog mas no equal
worth S75 and costs nothing with Deloach MIL
SOTO 373 Marietta Street, Atlanta ia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21
w,rcbester Rife for $12.

Any one wishing to buy new VIM
chester rife can secure one for the low
price Of SO 80 by calling at the CHRoS-
IclE Office. ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21
Colfax High School.

The Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure in
Announcing to the public that the second
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin on the First Monday OF sepfem-
Der. 1896. No pains will be spared to
make it first-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Department q 50 per month
ccIisc;ate $50 ..
Music. Vocal and instrumental 50 I"
Incidental fee rs cents per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasona-
BILE terms. Two hotels in town, and sew.
eral private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them IL
and give rs . fair trial. We are In the
race to stay.
r, 6. CAMERON, President.
II, G. GOODWIN.
Secretary Board OF Trustees.
Collar, La, July 10, 1886.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

Be surs and call on the Boston Store
when in Alexandria. 1t will pay you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

Be sure and call on the Boston Store
when in Alexandria. 1t will pay you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

Be sure and call on the Boston store
when in Alexandria. 1t will pay you---
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

~Judicial Advertisements must be paid
for in adrance, or they ,ciu be Discontinued
after the first insertion.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-02
Baby's Question.

Papa, 10 you doin' away with man.
ma, tOOT 1t was In a crowded church
In this city recently. Friends and rela.
tives had come to nay their last tribute
Of love and respect to baby's mamma.
The casket was at the altar. A heart.
broken husband and father bowed In
o seat close by. At his side was Q
swet.faced little 8-year-old. The serv-
ice was about to begin, and all was
hushed. Then the pathetic voice Of the
little one was heard In every part Of
the church: Papa, is you dom away
with mamma, t00?" The father bowed
O little lower. tears filed many eyes,
and every heart was deeply touched.
1t was a pathetic incident that Will
never be forgotten by those present.
Oswcg0 Palladium.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-02

Ignorance OF French Newspapers.
The average English newspaper man
does not know much about the United
States, but his knowledge Is encyclo.
pedic compared with that Of his French
brother. TheLibrc Parole. Paris pa.
per, remarks that Spain rcpulsed Bis.
marck. and certainly Twill not retreat
before sherman. the brother Of the
slayer Of the Colorado Indians" The
staying Of the Colorado Indians II not
mentioned by history a. among the ex.
ploits Of the late Gen. Sherman. In
fact, Gen. Sherman laid no claim to no.
ing an Indian slayer. He once said that
II the army killed half a. many Indians
% the New York Herald there would
not be enough Of them left to 60 round.
The Paris editors thrut at Gen. Sher-
man IL almost equal to Victor Hugo's
hatred Of Gen. Grant a. "the execu.
toner Of John Brown.~-BOston Tran
script.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-02
Round 70 Helm.

Cardinal B0naparte, who died recent
", was a grandson Of Lucien Bona
parte. He was very charitable man.
During one OF his illnesses a servant
came to him and said that poor per-
SON at the door begged for aims. "Give
him what money you will find In my
purse" said the cardinal. There Is
no money, eminence." well, then,
give him q silver spoon" '"rhe silver
spoons are all given away. We have
nothing left but pewter spoons"
"Well, bring him In and give him q
GOOD meal"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-02
Asteroids.

The most recent Enumeration Of the
asteroids. made last November, sets
the figure at 407 for those which have
received q regular number" as having
been sufficiently observed to determine
their orbits. There are several others
waiting to be numbered a. soon AZ It
can be ascertained whether they are
really new or only rediscovered ones.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-02

Johnny Greenleaf-Tommy Jones II
learnin' French now. He told me lots
OF things, like cafe-that means coffee.
Farmer Greenleaf (who has been to
New York)-Does II? ! thought II
meant beer.-VOgue.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-02

$50 you were thrown out3" remarked
the ashbarrel. 'That II what you get
for being crooked" my crookedness
10 not my fault" said the nail. II was
driven to Il By woman."-Indianapelis
Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Old Saws Reset.

"I'm in business with a big b." as the
boy said when big humble bee stung
him.
A bird in the hand is more trouble
than two in the woods.
Money makes the bicycle go-the old
mare amt in II any more.
Early to bed and advertise will make
man wealthy II not wise.
Bad thoughts come home to roost.
Don't strain your brain thinking and
their roosting won't bother you very
much.
Take care of the pennies II you've got
them and you'll rake in dollars by and
by.
Beauty is only skin deep and some
people have mighty thin skin.
Be sure you're right then keep right
along on the road till you get there.
Evil communications corrupt good
manners. There are plenty of people
in this world that can't be corrupted
they never had any manners.
An idle brain is not always the devils
workshop. Some brains are so idle that
even the devil would get lonesome and
move out
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Gov. Hastings VIII be Here.

Prof. G. w. Lenkerd, principal-elect
of the Reynoldsville schools, received
word last week from Gov. Hastings
private secretary that the Governor
would be at Syracuse. N. Y, on Septem-
ber Sd and that II railroad transportation
could be secured to enable him to get
here in time, he would make an address
here on Sept. 4th at the dedication of
the new school building. AS the rail-
road connections are favorable, we may
expect to see the Governor of Pennsyl-
vania in Reynoldsville on that date. A
public meeting OF the citizens of Reyn'
oldsville will be held In M. M. Davis
Office this, Wednesday, evening to make
arrangements for the days program
Every citizen Of Reynoldsville should
be interested in everything pertaining
to the education OF our people, and
should make the dedication Of our hand
some school building day long to b
remembered In the history Of the place
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Our Assistant Princinal.

The following certificate was issued
to N. B. Madden, the assistant principal
Of the Reynoldsville schools for the
coming term, dated Aug. s, 1895, and
signed by County Superintendent
Teitrick: "It is hereby certified that
Mr.. N. B. Madden is person of good
moral character and that he has passed a
thorough examination in Orthography,
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra-
ply, English Grammar, History of the
United States, Physiology and Hygiene,
Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigo-
nometry and Surveying, Zoology,
Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Latin
Caesar, Livy, Horace, Tacitus-Greek
-Homers Iliad, Iysias-German,
Psychology, General History, Litera-
ture, and in the Theory of Teaching"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
A Marrow Escape.

On Sunday afternoon Grayden, six
year-old son OF S. S. Robinson, was
seriously burned while playing in the
back yard in company with Earl Barclay,
boy near his own age. The two boys
were playing with some matches and in
some manner Grayden's waist became
ignited. The boy at once started for
the house screaming as he went. Mr..
Robinson heard the boys cries and ran
to meet him, and by the time he got to
where his son was his clothing was all
ablaze. Mr. Robinson soon succeeded
in getting the fire put ont, but had one
hand badly burned in so doing. The
boys chest and arms were severely
burned. Had no one been there to give
the boy prompt assistance he would
have burned to death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Tramps Must Work.

Burgess Robertson don't propose that
Reynoldsville shall be a delightful
resort for 'hobos." He will COMPEL all
tramps to work on the streets who loiter
around the town. He has served notice
on few of that class of people and as a
consequence tramps are not as numerous
on the streets at present as they have
been in other days. 1t is claimed that
tramps have signs to guide one another
when they enter towns so that they
know where to ask for something to eat
and will get good 'hand out" So it
appears they have some way to warn
each other of towns where they are
likely to be arrested and compelled to
work on the streets. The majority OF
them are lazy scoundrels who would
rather suffer the pangs OF hunger than
earn bread by the sweat OF their brows.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
A New Doctor.

DR.. Harry B. King, son Of ]. C. King,
NJ. D., a young man who was raised in
Reynoldsville and who graduated from
the Jefferson Medical College, Philadel-
phia, on May 18th, 1895, came home
from the Quaker City" on Saturday
evening and will locate in Reynoldsville.
For one year he has been practicing in
the st. Marys hospital, Philadelphia,
intending to come to this place in the
near future. On account of the illness
OF his father, he came sooner than he
expected and is now taking care Of his
fathers patients. For the present DR.,
II. B. King will have his office at the
King residence, on Main street, until
another suitable place can be secured
This young man is well and favorably
known here.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Adeisperger's Bicycle.

On Friday afternoon about three
o'clock as Detective F. p. Adelsperger,
Of this place, was riding his bicycle
about two miles from Falls Creek on
the Brockwayville road, he met with a
mishap which disfgured and somewhat
disabled him. While riding around u
turn in the road at moderate rate OF
speed Mr.. Adelspergercame unexpected
ly upon pile Of loose gravel and sand
which had been thrown on the road to
fill up washout after the recent heavy
rains. When the wheel struck the sand
IL swerved to one side, throwing Mr.
Adelsperger clear Of the machine, and
landing him with his face against a
stump. His one eye was blackened, one
side of his face badly bruised, his right
wrist and hand sprained and left hand
injured, to what extent he did not
know. After gathering himself
together he again mounted his wheel,
rode TO Falls Creek and came TO Reyn-
oldsville on the train which brought
the money for the miners pay, and took
care of the money Friday night. Satur-
day morning his injuries became so
painful that he visited physician and
1t was learned that one Of the bones in
his left hand was broken. Mr..
Adelsperger was on duty as nightwatch-
man Sunday night with one arm all
bandaged up. Notwithstanding his
used-up appearance he is still worth
two ordinary men for keeping order
and is not to be triiled with by those
who have no regard for the law.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Washington Township Teachers.

At meeting OF the Washington
township school board held on Satur-
day, Aug. 8, the teachers were elected
for the coming term as follows: Coal
Glen, upper, Joseph Hunter; lower,
Alice Gamble; Sterretts, Maggie
McCurdy; Westville, j. w. Hunter;
Beechtree, upper, J. Sterrett; lower,
Pearl Laugherty; Junction, Ellwood
McClelland; Smith, Edith Sterrett;
Rockdale, Maggie Smith; Waite's, j..
c. Smith; Nipple, T. NJ. Buchanan;
Hormrun, Laura Cooper; Horn. Fred.
A. Moore; Stevenson, Ada Hunter;
Osborn, Abby Millen; Falls Creek,
upper, James Hollum: room No. 2, G.
M. Pifer; room No. 3, A. c. Powell:
primary, Eva Hicks; Tannery, Warwick
Hunter; Morrison, Ella Brennan. The
above list of teachers, with the excep-
tion of one, were residents Of Washing
ton township.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
A Stray Note.

The following epistle was found in
one of the A. V. waiting rooms yester-
day morning. We hope that it had
reached its destination before it was
dropped, but for fear such might not be
the case We publish it below just as it
was found hoping that the one for
whom it was intended will see 1t and be
on hand at the appointed time and
place:
il You Cant Stop off to night Dear
meet me to morrow at O'clock Where
We Were the last time Where that
Old tin Can lays But Would like tC
see you to mite Dear Bird.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Goes to Luthersburg

AT meeting of the Brady township,
Clearfeld county, school board held on
Tuesday Of last week, Prof. A. ]. Postle-
wait, of this place, was elected principal
of the Luthersburg high school, at a
salary of 10000 per month. Prof.
Postlewait was elected some time ago
as teacher in the Eldred borough
schools, Mexican county, mentioned
before in this paper, but will ask to be
released and accept the position in the
Luthersburg high school.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
G. A. r. Picnic.

At meeting of E. r. Brady Post,
No. 242, G. A. r., Brookville, Pa, on
Saturday evening, August lst, 1895, it
was decided to hold a soldiers basket
picnic in Humphreys Grove, at Port
Barnett, on Saturday, August 18th.
next, commencing about 9 \. NJ, and
the Commander of the Post was direct
ed to have all comrades notified of the
time and place. All members of the
Post are expected to be present and
assist in making this Picnic grand
success, as it will be the first soldiers
picnic held in this vicinity. Members
of the Relief Corps, Veteran Legion
and all soldiers, whether. members OF
any organization or not, are cordially
invited to be present with baskets.
The exercises will consist of music,
speeches and general fun and enjoyment.
The attendance of persons not soldiers
will be appreciated by the old veterans.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
X. q. T.. Reunion.

The 7th annual reunion OF the Knights
OF Golden Eagle, Northwestern District.
which embraces the counties OF Jeffer-
son, Clearfeld, Indiana, Clarion and
Elk, will be held in Reynoldsville on
Friday, August 14th. II promises to be
a big day for Reynoldsville and the
grandest reunion the Knights Of Golden
Eagle of this district have ever had.
Among the speakers to be present Is
Grand Chief l.. II. Tobin, of Philadel-
phia. There will be large parade in
the afternoon under the command Of
Chief Marshall Sir Knight f. Neff, who
will assign the participants their
positions in line. The following prizes
will be offered: Castle having largest
percentage of membership in line, $40. 90:
second largest $1,000, and $1,000 to the
Castle coming the longest distance.
Bicycle prizes: first, S5.00 second,
$500: third, $500. Races free to all.
A business convention will be held in
the Grand Army hall. Speech in Cen
tennial hall in the afternoon on the
"Aims, Objects and Progress of the
order of knights of Golden Eagle
Open to all. Home talent ntentertainment
in Centennial hall in the evening. A
dance will be held in the Star building.
Dinner and supper will be served in the
Reynolds block for 25 cents a meal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Saturday Evenings Arrests.

On Saturday night Burgess Robert
son arrested a young man for acting in
an obscene manner on Main street and
started to take him to the lookup, but
the fellow did not feel inclined to go
with the officer and resisted. Two COM
rades also interfered and all three were
finally landed in the cooler" Two of
the young men paid their fines and
we're released. The third had been put
in cell without lock, piece OF wood
being inserted in the staple to hold the
door OF the cell shut. The fellow man
aged to break the stick and get out of
his cell, and then crawled out Of the
building through window.
Sometime Saturday evening resident
of Tenth street, who had been drinking,
attempted to gain an entrance to a
house on Pleasant avenue. On being
refused admittance, he took out a
revolver and began firing it. He was
arrested and taken to the East end lock-
up. Later he gave bail for his appear
ance at hearing, to be held at the
lookup Monday evening, and was
released. At the hearing he was fined
$1,000 and costs, amounting in all to
about sl4.00, the full limit allowed for
violating the ordinance regarding the
shooting of firearms within the bor-
ough.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Sixteen to One.

Last weeks paper may have suited
you, but there are others it didn't suit;
this weeks issue may not please you,
but there are others whom it will
please. Every issue OF a newspaper
receives its share Of praise and censure
generally at ratio OF about l6 ounces
Of censure TO one ounce OF praise-but
the country editor quietly attends to
his business, says nothing and "saws
wood. ."-Marienvill Erpress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Inclined to Sing Hosannah.

One day last week while sad and dreary
as we wended weak and weary across the
Office floor, we heard, at first, gentle
tapping, then it became an earnest rap
ping at our sanctum door. "Come inv'
we said; while yet we pondered, and in
silence still we wondered what for us
could be in store; then the door knob
gently turning, in he walked-our cheek
was burning, as we thought of crimson
gore. "Are you the man who does the
writing?" Then we thought there's
signs of fighting, as we looked him DER
and DER. "Sir, we are," we meekly
told him, and motioned for the boys to
hold him, if he tried to beat us sore.
"Then you'll give me credit opposite
that little debt Of dollar more. | like
your paper and will take 1t as long as
you strive to make it as good as it has
been before" So seldom treated in this
manner, we were inclined to sing no
sannah! Only this and nothing more.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Finger Lacerated.

Ella, little daughter of M. J. Farrell,
had finger badly lacerated on Monday.
She, with number OF other small chill
dren, were playing ''circus" and her
ring caught on nail, causing her
weight to hang on the one finger. AT
ter the doctor had sewed up the wound
he told her she could go back and play
circus, but she replied, mo, that was
the last act"