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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

Several visitors went from Colfax to
New Orleans to take in the Mardi Gras
festivities and get rid of their surplus
cash. They were: Mrs. s. NJ. Lacroix
and daughter Ella, Mrs. J. v. LeSage,
Mr.. E. A. Mathis and wife, Mrs. e. w.
Teddlie, Mr.. II. B. Faraldo and Mr.. Geo.
L. Creed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

The Populists claim to be great on edu-
eating the people by free and fair dis
cusslon. etc. We have yet to hear of
their acceptance Of the propagation to
divide time with the Democrats at their
barbecue and speaking on the 10Th.
They have only to say the word, and we
will guarantee the Democrats will give
them all the discussion they want.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
NOTICE.

Public School Teachers Examination.
There will be an examination of appli-
cants for certificates to teach in the pub
lie schools of Grant parish, held on Fri.
day, February 18th, 1896.
Those holding certificates from Grant
parish, not over three years old, need not
be re-examined.
j. A. WILLIAMS, Surt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

"Fosterism" is a term coined by the
malcontents and soreheads of Louisiana,
and they imagine it 10 term Of reprosch.
1t stands for clean government and hon.
est administration, and the people Of
Louisiana want another four years term
of "Fosterism."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

Mr.. Henry Bernstein, the popular can.
didate for district attorney, is at present
canvassing his own parish in company
with the assessor. He will soon call upon
the people Of Grant parish. and be pleased
to discuss the issues Of the day with any
and all of our citizens.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

Mr.. Potts, OF the firm of Boatner, Potts
& Hudson, was in Collar on Monday last,
and filed snit to contest the late rail-
road election held in Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
Leap Year Ball.

The leap year ball, given by the ladies
OF Colfax on the night of February 18th.
complimentary to their gentlemen
friends, was most successful affair, and
did credit to the management of the fair
sex. About forty beaux were present to
dance attendance upon the merry maidens
who got up the entertainment. The fol-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

While in Colfax last week Mr.. j. G..
Goulden, the well-known painter of Alex
andria, presented Mr.. ]. II. McNeely with
valentine" in the shape of unique
sign, with two little tots on it. The fea-
lures of the little boy and girl are said
to resemble those of young lady and
gentleman of this town. Call by and see
If you can discover the resemblance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

632 CASTELAR, St, Los ANGELES, CAL
After having suffered for a long time
from acute rheumatism without obtain
ing relief, l used Chamberlain Pain
Balm and was almost Immediately reliev-
cd. highly recommend this as the best
medicine known. d. M. HAMILTON. For
sale by j. Fl. McNeely, Colfax, and DR..
J. V. Bonnette & Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

II the Populists are unable to look
after their own affairs it's nobody's bust
ness.-Comrade.
OF course not, so long as only their
own affairs are at stake; but then they
get to imagining they can manage the
afairs of the State and Nation. and that
is the reason somebody else feels con-
0arnad
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

The leaders of the Populist party, hav-
ing made failure at everything else in
life, are now crying reform" They have
a wide field for reform" among their
deluded followers. and should by all
means improve their opportunity.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

THE Reformer." of Alexandria, is very
severely agitated because the colored
voters of Grant parish have shown dis
position to go back upon the Populist or
so-called Reform" party. The colored
voters evidently think that about the
best thing the Pops can do is to reform
themselves.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
NOTICE.

The Senatorial Democratic Executive Com
mittee is hereby called to meet at Tullos, La. on
the 10Th day OF February, 1896. Said body is
composed OF J. y. Wallace, chairman; q. P.
Long VIM; DR.. NJ. v. Taylor, Catahouia: j. A.
Williams and John Randolph. Grant parish.
The committee is called together for the pur-
pose or hxing the time. place and basis OF re-
presentation of the commi. tee to nomir ate
State Senator for the 9th Judicial Dis riot Of
Louisiana. ]. T. WALLACE.
Feb. II, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
THE BEST
FAMILY MEDICINE
She Has Ever Known. Words Of Praise
from New York Lady for
AYERS PILLS

II would like to add my testimony TO
that of others who have used Ayers
Pills. and to say that 1 have taken them
for many years, and always derived the
best results from their use. For stom-
ach s.nd liver troubles, and for the cure
Of headache caused by these derange.
msnts, A rss's Pills cannot be eQualed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
we're present:

Also number of younger misses.
The music for the occasion was fur
nished by string band from Alexandria,
which gave them extra good music and
made the dance enjoyable to both parti-
cipants and lookers-on. Refreshments
were served at midnight. and the dance
was prolonged until daybreak.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that intend to apply
to the Louisiana Land Office for homestead en-
w OK the following lands situated in Grant par
ieh. Louisiana. viz: The southeast Quarter of
the southwest quarter of section IL, township 8
north, range west. embracing forty acres, more
This Feb % 1895.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

We are sorry to learn that the saw mill
at Nugent was burned on the night OF
the 18th inst. No particulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

DR.. w. A. Jones has been quite sick
for several days, but We are glad to cay
he is now improving.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
LO CAL DOT S.

Mr.. Chas. Stuckey moved his family
TO Boyce last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

No credit in 1896 until settlements are
made for 1895. j. H. MoNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

1000 barrels Of corn for sale, by Dean
& Dean, on their Raven Camp place,
three miles south OF Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

ohamberlain's Eye and Skin ointmsns
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt.
kheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con.
dition try DR.. Cady's 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. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

Jan. % 1928.
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. Fl. Henry. U. S. Commits
sioner, at Pollock, La, on March %,
1896, viz:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
Application For Pardon.

Notice is hereby given that Edward
Clifton. convicted OF robbery and SEN
fenced to three years i'll the penitentiary,
before the District Court, Parish of
Grant, in March, 1895, will apply for a
pardon. EDWARD CLIFTON.
Feb. LIST, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22

Dr. PRICES Cream Baking Powdee
Nest Psrfee4 Mads.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
In ot.saas. Il
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
John T. Kelley,

who made homestead entry No. 1926,
for the northeast quarter of section 2,
township 6, north, range l west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: w. B.
Thompson, w. G. Quinn, John Curry and
II. b. Barrett, all of Pollock P. o. La.
g. Mod. BRUMBY,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-22
Notice of Final Proof,

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS.
Jan. % 1898.
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FROM LITTLE CUBA.

Reports as to What the Spanish and
 Rebels Are Doing.
 NEW YORK, Oct. IA dispatch to The Herald from Havana says M. Apu- koff, q Russian, and an officer of the imperial engineers, noted as a writer on military topics, left Gadiz Spain, on the transatlantic liner yesterday for Ha- vana to study the campaign in Cuba.
 The government transport Ciudad de Cadiz is expected to arrive at the port of Gibara with 8 battalion of Austrian volunteers.
 Official Pinar del Rio adyiees an- nounce the repulse of a rebel force that fired on Fort Pineda. Other field dis patches mention scattering slzirmishes, the capture of several rebel prefectures and the seizure of horses and cattle.
 The United States vice counsel in Matanzas Is endeavoring to obtain per mission of the Spanish authorities to talk with Oscar Cespedes. a prisoner of war, lately captured, and now awaiting eourtmartal for rebellion and inoendi- ariSm
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How Tiptoes Carried g Letter.


 Little Mary and her kitten Tiptoes were very fond of each other, and when Mary had to be sent to her uncle's, four miles from home, to attend school one of the hardest things for her to do was to part with kitty.
 A few days after she had left home, as she was walking slowly toward school one morning, what should she see in the road a few feet from her but Tip toes, trotting straight toward her uncle's house. She ran and caught her up in her arms and laughed and almost cried at the same time.
 But this was not the strangest part of what Tiptoes did, for kittens often find their way over long distances. When Mary returned from school that night, she wrote a letter to her mammal tell ing her of the kittens adventure, and then tied the letter with aribbon around Tiptoes' neck and told her that she must go back home and carry the letter to mamma. And what do you suppose, for this is 9 true story?
 A few days later Mary received a let ter through the mail from mamma, say ing that Tiptoes had come home and delivered the letter safely.
 Now don't you think that Mary has reason to think Tiptoes pretty smart eat?-Youth's Companion.
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HOODLUMISM.

Tbere has been remarkable growth of the hoodlum element in this country during recent years. The hoodlum is apparently indigo nous to our soil, for he is the product of no peculiar section, but is found in all parts of our commonwealth. He can be found at all public places, where linen and women do congre- gate"-at political gatherings, in our theAters, or at our public lee lures. But it is at political gather ings that he is most in evidence, and he belongs to no particular party, but to all parties. There have been a number of instances of disgrace ful hoodlumism during the present political and exciting campaign. First there were the hoodlums of classic Yale College who howled down Mir. Bryan at Hartford, Conn., then the hoodlums at St. Louis who undertook to cry down Bourke Cockoran, and few night ago a number of hoodlums, at Birming- ham, Ala, came near breaking up a political gathering of ladies and gentlemen, being addressed by Gems. Palmer and Buckner.
 These manifestations of ruffianism are disgrace to our boasted civil ization. and in direct violation of our National Constitution which guarantees the freedom of speech.
 The full force of the law should be employed to suppress hoodlumism in every quarter. The hoodlum is nuisance to the public and encroach-
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FUSEON

The GRAPHIC frankly acknowl- edges that it does not like the fusion deal iE this State by which three of the Democratic Presidential Elee- tors nominated by the State Demo- cratic Convention, have been with drawn and three Populist electors substituted therefor.
 The GRAPHIC has heretofore been the relentless enemy of the Popu- lists, and in times past the writer has been.sent out by the Democratic State Central Committee to combat the cohorts of Populism in behalf of the State Democracy.
 Now to fuse and form coalition with these old time enemies of Dem oeracy and vote for three Populist electors is Q sore, strain upon our Democracy.
 But what is one to do about it? If Democrats remain away from the polls or election day, the State will go to9McKinley, while to scratch She Populist electors would in all probability give the Republicans three electoral votes from this State.l Therefore, there is nothing for Bryan man to do but to utter his protest.and take his medicine. It is as bitter dose of crow as was ever crammed down our throats, but there is nothing to do but to swallow it efor the good of the cause,
 Fusion in this State was entirely unnecessary, but if it shall have good effect in the doubtful States where Mr. Bryan needs all the Pop ulist votes he can get, the Demo crats of Arkansas can afford to compromise with their consciences and make the sacrifice.
 It might be well, however, to serve notice on the Populists in this State that this fusion, adopted as a temporary measure of exped- iency, is not to be regarded as precedent for the future,
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TO WORKING MEN
New York Jounall

The Jomaai is convinced that the greater part, the overwhelmingly greater part, of what is called the labor vote, not only h this city but throughout the nation, is to be east for Bryan. Some workingmen there are who hesitate, and their hesita- tion dobtless proceeds from their doubt as to the effect free coinage upon their personal fortunes. To such we would address a few ques- tions, leaving them to answer ae- cording to their understanding:
 Have you noticed that all the trusts, all the millionaire eorpor- ations, the RoekefelIers, Pullmans, Hannas, Carnegies and Paynes, the railroad companies, which maintain black lists, and the telegraph com panies, which prohibit labor organi- cations, are supporting MeKieIey? Does this indicate that his candida cy is one of friendliness7to.labo
 Have you noticed that every cor poration and every individual enjoy ing profitable privileges from the Government is for McKinley2 Does this argue that his success will bring about that regime Of equal rights to all and special privileges to none under which only can the poor man enjoy his just share of Goycrnmetal benefits?
 Have you noticed that all the gold papers complain that the silver miner will get one dollar for each 3714 grains of his silver and make a profit of fifty cents. Does this look as if you were going to get only l fifty-three cent dollar?
 Looking back over your cxper- fence have you eyer seen work plenty when the farmers were inn poverished, and did you ever know wages to be higher when employ ment was scarse?
 But above all, can you discern any reason why every clement in the industrial organization of SO ciety against which you have had to strive for your rights, and almost for your existanee, is for Mckinley, unless it is that Bryan's election would make your struggle easier and your existance pleasanter?
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: A DANGEROUS POWER.

Candidate Bryan Calls Attention to tho
 Coercion of Employees.
 The heads of many great corporations are undertaking to compel their em- ployees to support the gold standard My friends, if the heads of these cor porations assert the right to control the votes of those who work for them, then we have presented to the American peo- pie even a greater question than the sill yer question. If a corporation has the right to control the vote of an employee on one question, it has the right to con- trol on every question.
 These corporations were not consti- tuted for any such purpose. They are creatures of law. Has the law given unto these corporations any such power? No, my friends, and no people who love their government will ever inrust those powers to any person or corporation. If a corporation is not invested with the legal right to vote those employees as it will, then the corporation that attempts it usurps it's right and becomes a dan gerous power i'll a free country.
 If there arc those here who are op- posed to us on the money question, they dare not approve of the conduct of those corporations that arc attempting to eoerce their employees. We may be the ones to suffer now, but warn you, fel- low citizens, that the time may come when these very corporations will turn themselves against you and your fami- lies with all the accumulated power that your indorsement of their conduct now will give them.
 Not only have some of these corpora. tions attempted to coeroe their em- ployees, but the great money power centered in New York has been at tempting to coerce the people who do business with it. A paper a few days ago said of Montana bank which had failed that the reason given was that the managers of the bank were adyo- eating free silver and therefore the New York banks refused to extend credit any longer and enforced the collection of notes which they held, which suspended the bank.
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A Poets elfss to nl, Little rrlsnas.


 As we all know, Eugene Field was ever gentle and tender to the little ones. If they were in any way weak or afflict- ed, they appealed all the more strongly to the love of which his heart was so full. His nature was as simple as Q child's, and he loved the children's toys as much as they did. His sympathetic enjoyment of their pleasure in any new toy was revelation to the everyday man or woman. One day I went with him into q toystore to get some little things for the babies, as he rarely went homo empty handed. After he had pur- chased several things he ordered doz- en medium sized bisque dolls won- dered what he was going to do with so many and put the question to him. He answered, "Oh, I like to have them, and when little girls come to see me I can give them dolly to take home. Some time after his death the family found the box that had contained the dolls. There was euly one left, and that one in some way lad been broken.
 It was only few weeks before his life ended that he bought these dolls, so he must have had many visits from his little friends. Martha Nelson Yen owine in St. Nicholas.
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Swinging the Arms.

The queer habi6 men have or regard ing women as mysterious beings whose actions and modes of thought are quite incomprehensible was amusingly illus trated recently by writer who won dered, through column and more, why women, when walking, seemed embar- rassed about how to dispose of their hands. The custom of the sex of carry ing purse. card case, umbrella or other something was explained to be an effort to solve the question of what should be aone with the hands. Most peculiar, so it was averred, and very unlike the habit Of menl
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THE CITY LOST.

4 Verdict In Favor of Cincinnati Re-
 versed by the Court of Appeals
 CINCINNATI, Oct. 7..-At the suit of the Louisville Trust company, holder of a mortgage to secure bonds issued by the Mount Auburn Electric Railway company and the Cincinnati Traction Incline Railway company the judgment of custer obtained by tha city against these companies has been reversed by tho United States court of appeals, Judge Lutern delivering the opinion. The reversal was mainly on the ground that the mortgagoe was not a party to the suit fer ouster Tho city had al- ready grauteduew franchises to another company covering the route of the ous5- ed road, but no work has been done un- der the grant.
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first to return for the afternoon session. All of his learning aside from his in- dividual study, has been derived from an ungraded country school, which he began attending ill his sixth year.
 Master Glasgow is a prodigy in other ways On railroad train recently the newsboy furnished him with the subject for 8 philliDic, which he delivered to stranger who occupied a seat with him, and he concluded by saying there ought to be a national law enacted abolishing the news agent nuisance. Thereupon he drew from his pocket bill for that pur pose, which he had prepared. Master Glasgow has also made study of poli- ties and talks learnedly on the silver question: Re is the author of demo- cratic soliloquy, which begins .To vote or not to vote.
 Master Glasgow's father is a travel ing salesman for a thrashing machine company, and his mother is school teacher. Chicago Times-Herald.
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oandldate Isryan to sllvar Republloans.

It is not strange that men who had looked for bimetallism ill the Republic an party should have given up hope in despair and turned elsewhere for relief. These Republicans cannot be criticised for leaving the Republican party. They have done what every American citizen has right to do. They have done bet ter than our Democratic advocates of the gold standard have. because the Re publicans. when they left their party, joined with those who had chance to succeed, while our Democratic adyo- cates of the gold standard sought to se- cure the election of a Republican can didate by nominating Democratic can didate
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Epilepsy 20 Years. Cured by pr. Miles Nervine.

A few years ago, Mir. L. ". Ganaher, was an extensive, successful expert manR- facturer of lumber products. Attacked with epilepsy, he was obliged to give mp his busi- ness. The attacks came upon him most in- opportunely. One time falling from a carri- age, at another down stairs, and often in the street. Once he fell down shaft in the mill, his injuries nearly proving fatal Mir, Gallaher writes from Milwaukee, Feb. Is, 'Q5.