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The sun., 1897-11-28
SHE IS FREE ONCE MORE
The Layrada Case Brought to a
Sudden Close.
WILL BE A kLON DIX Err
Released Tomorrow and Will Go to
Phi adeIphia---The Famous Fill
buster to be Used in the
KlOndike Trade.

After a year of corroding idlcncss in
the muddy waters of the Christian rivers
the alleged tlibustcr Laurada is once
more free and her rusty engines will
once more clank to the music of the
rushing water and the churning screw.
She was released by the United States
government on Tuesday as the result of
an agreement between Senator Gray and
II. II. Ward, counsel for the owners. and
District Attorney Nandegrift. Bonds to
the amount of ST, 800 were signed by the
American Surety Company to cover costs
and forfriturcs Of bond.
The Laurada is now supposed to be-
long to party Of Philadelphia capital
lists, who will in all probability put her
in service in the klondke trade. About
eighteen months ago the Lullrala sailed
from Philadelphia bound for Cuba.
When Off Rarnegat She was met bv the
schooner Donna NJ. Briggs and lighter
From these several hundred boxes of
arms and ammunition were placed
aboard and the Laurada sailed for
Havana, where she landed lcr corrn
During the course Of her voyage she was
several times pursued by Spanish gun
boats, but being much swiitcr, had no
trouble in running away from them.
" hen she returned She was taken lo
Baltimore where she was usprc,rd nv
|. ;. Government officials for boilers
and boiler repairs were ordered. After
leaving Baltimore she was t, have been
brought to this city hut instead kent on
up the river for Philadelphia. Eri
SIiv cleared Delaware waters she vos
seized by order Of Levi. (. Vaudrgpiit.
|. :. District Attorney for Delaware. for
alleged violation Of the neutrality laws
III carrying arms and ammunition to a
country III war with Il country with
which the United States has a treaty ,i
peace. She WAS seized by Marshal Lam
nan and tied up at the Harlan X IJ,I-
IingSW"r1h Company's Wharf whcr. she
has Been Tor year past Suit was inst
tutcd for violation Of the nrrtrriity laws
but in this case the Government WA. do
loat"d. Then Il complaint was filed bv
the Government which asked for the for
Iciturp Of the vessel. This case is still
pending and now awaits the decision Of
Judge Bradford. About week AGO T.
). District Attorney Nandrgriit made 4
motion ior the sale Of the vessel hrf,rn
Judge Bradford, who issued 4 wri, no.
turnabIc in ten days. This writ rypirp.
Tomorrow. Yesterday afternoon II II
ward and George Gray. for the owners
}. }. MaIin and Lewis {. Nanlcprilt for
the Government, appeared before Conn
missioner smith ana" entered security for
the release Of the vessel offcrino
the American Surety Company, of
New York, as bondsmcn, the for-
lcil''rc BOND being $1,000. Another bond
OF 1900 was entered to cover costs and
the vessel will probably be released to-
morrow and will 60 to Philadciphia.
The release of the vessel closed an inter-
csting story which has been Of world
wide interest and ends the case Of tine
best known lilibustrr vhirL u,;i,l
this country; also the ease for the sale oi
the vessel, which was to haze been
argued before Judge Bradford next Mon
day.
The sun., 1897-11-28

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has pardoned another bank deaulter
Ere leck W. Griffin assistant cashier of Chicago institution,
and becoming involved in Improbable real estate specuaos,
took sum after the funds ntrusted his charge until
he had stolen He pleaded guilty. and sentenced i'll
v 1885, five years in the state prison. He released in
season to eat Thanksgiving dinner with his family having
connd only years and half If Mr. Mckinley keeps the
his the way he has begun will be generally Under
stood BY all officials of aol banks t1oug the country that
deflcaton is of the safest that can be committed.
The sun., 1897-11-28
Mr.. SawdOn's Horse Ran Away.

A spirited bay mare attached to a
ligh, carriage ran away from Eighth and
West streets yesterday about O'Clock.
The owner, Mr.. James Sawdon, lad
aIiyhtcd and was attempting to hitch
the animal when she took fright and
started up West street at rapid gait.
Mr. Sawdon was thrown under the
wheels one Of which passed over his
face. lie was taken into Fenn's drug
store where he was found to be IN.
injured save severe bruises. The team
was stopped at Ninth and West and
driven back to Fcnn's where Mr.. Saw
don took charge Of it.
The sun., 1897-11-28
You Will Newer Fail

BY calling on Professor We'll, who has
had thirty years experience as an onti-
clan and is highly recommended hv
ihose VINO have patronizcd him. He is
located IN his new place, No. 3l3 Market
street, with an entirely new stock at
greatly reduced prices. Give him a cali
The sun., 1897-11-28
The WRONG Cwski.

The members Of the junior class Of
che Detroit College Of Law were all
present i'll their classroom. Judge Van
Zilc, president Of the college, called the
roll, but there was one name that he
omitted. When the roll was finished,
the omission was explained.
"Gentlemen,' said the Judge, in sym
pathetic tones, "it is my sad duty to
inform you that since we last met here
one of your classmates has passed away" /"
A hush of expectancy came upon tho
class Genuine sorrow was manifest on
every face. The class has only been in
existence two or three weeks, but the
members felt that the one who was
gone, although perhaps a stranger, was
still classnate.
Gentlemen, continued the Judge,
"in consideration for your departed
friend, think it would be best that We
postpone our evenings lecture SO that
you can take some action on his death.
Ills name, gentlemen, is Mr.. Gle.
nowski "
The judge paused. 1t was feeling
moment, Expressions of sorrow and re.
greet were heard in various parts of the
hall Suddenly, in the middle of the
room' young man arose to speak. ST.
lence again fell upon the classroom.
The young man stood nervously on
MS left foot, then shifted to his right.
Ills face Redeemed Then he said, half
dcfiantly:
That's my name. amt dead"
a momentary pause followed his re.
mark, and then there was a yell Of
laughter at the discounted Judge, who
immediately proceeded to investigate
the cause Of his mistake.
1t was member of the senior class
Lorkowski by name, who had died. and
the judge had somehow mixed the names
and classes
Its horse on me, " he admitted.
Detroit News. 81
The sun., 1897-11-28

Never before have we had such a fine
collection of Pianos from all the best
makers and at such prices that most any
one can buy piano. See what you Cal
do at kobcIen Il CO.'S, 10 Market street
before buying elsewhere.
The sun., 1897-11-28

THROUGH its Assembly, the Constitutional Government OF Cuba
which a real though not yet officially recognized at
Washington formally rejects the Spanish offers of spurious auton
oy ndepedence death these of the
Cubas cry with echo of the voice of Patrick Henry among the
Virginia Burgesses 1t is we'll that this formal uerance OF the
patriots will reach Washington simultaneously with the knowledge
of the various conciatory Of Spain.
The sun., 1897-11-28

SENATOR CHANDLER predicts that the approaching session OF
Congress will be quiet This must mean that the approach
ino session of Mr. Chandler will be a quiet also
The sun., 1897-11-28
COOP morning 7!

THE government in search of pairs socks missing from
shipped from Philadelphia to ST. Louis for Jerry
Simpson should lose time in proving an alibi.
The sun., 1897-11-28
The Basso Silenced by a Gnat.

}. Russell Powell, the basso at Ceh
tral Avenue Methodist Episcona
church, was to have made his farewek
appearance on a recent Sunday morn.
ing, and'a large number of the friend,
OF the promising young singer had come
10 hear him sing his last song there
Mr. Powell had two of the best num-
oers III his repertory for that morning
and was in excellent voice when he
reached the church, but q most curious
circumstance siienced his voice tempo.
rarlly. Just as Mr.. Powell stepped into
the church doorway small gnat flew
INTO his nose and caused him to sneeze
VIOLENTLY and the sneeze brought on q
severe cough, which in turn runtured
one OF the small blood vessels near tho
vocal cords. He took his place in the
Choir but soon found that he could not
utter a sound audible five feet away.
Mr. n pcwell left the choir, and DR.. L.
u Cl1ne, who was in the audience, was
summoned to attend him. Mr.. Powell's
Injury % his voice will not grove seri.
ous' Indianapolis journal.
The sun., 1897-11-28

Eagle Graphophones-talk, sing, play
all instruments. Only $40. Robelcn 4
Co., 71O Market street.
The sun., 1897-11-28

QUOTING Secretary Cages remark that the future for
at least four years. Philadelphia Record Dem comments: eff
currency reform be pressed upon this Congress with the
whole influence Of the administration in the hope that the next
Congress will be better disposed the Secretary of the Treasury will
be ant to find himself confronted by hostile Congress of slveres
an geenbackers the first Monday in December 1899 The
political belong party unconscious of its a
or having aim and wanting in the courage to pursue it
The sun., 1897-11-28

NorNc the mention of U. Grant for Uued States Senator
from California the San Francisco Argonaut Rep "ADo
DOS was not Mr. Grant of freq silver in the last campaign
declaration of his principles this would be interesting
now Another interesting phase his candidacy would be the at
tude California Legislature the question: Prior the
eection Mckinley the California Legislature overwhe
ngy favor free silver and several times instructed Repre-
sentative in Congress work for the unlimited coinage of the
white metal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
Gulf, Louisiana and Great
Northern.
Lake Charles Commercial.

Mr.. JOS. j. Waltz, of Atchison,
Kansas, arrived in Alexandria last
Monday in connection with the
preliminary survey of the Cult,
Louisiana and Great Northern
Railway, says a special to the
Times-D Democrat. This is proposed
to be one of the great continental
lines of the United States operat-
ing under three companies, from
ST. Paul, MINI, on the Mississippi
river, to Virmillion Bay, on the
Gulf of Mexico. This road is ex-
pected to pass through Fort Smith,
Ark. It is not the intention of
the projectors to construct q new
railroad all the distance, but to
purchase road already built for
many miles south of St Paul. It
is intended, however, to build an
entire new road from Fort Smith
10 the Gulf of Mexico. It is pre-
dicted that the road will be finish
ed and in working operation within
two years. The line Will be oper-
ated at first by three different COM
panies, but consolidation will take
place subsequently. Alexandria
will be the domicile of the compa-
ny operating between Fort Smith
and the Gulf. The necessary cap
ital to build the road has been Sc
cured, and construction will be
commenced within three months.
While the exact location of the
route cannot be definitely known
until a final survey has been made,
it is believed that it will pass
through Vermillion, Lafayette, st.
Landry, Rapides and Grant par
ishes. Mr.. Waltz will make Alex
andria his headquarters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
From Cripple Creek.

After the big fire IN Cripple Creek, I
took very severe cold and tried many
remedies without help. the cold only be-
coming more settled. After using three
small bottles OF Chamberlain Cough
Remedy, both the cough and cold left
me, and in this high altitude it takes q
merltorious cough remedy to do any
good g. u. Henderson, editor Daily Ad-
vertiser. For sale by j. H. McNeely,
Colfax; DR.. ]. v. Bonnette 4 Bro, Pol
lock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

The threatening aspect of war
still continues to trouble the Euro
pean nations, and open hostilities
may break out at any moment. En-
gland and France have both about
concluded not to brook the great
public indignation of their people
by joining in the measures to CO.
cree Greece to abandon the Island
of Crete to Musselman mercy.
King George, of Greece still says
Crete shall be free or there will be
war.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

The reports from the raging
waters of the Mississippi are more
favorable within the last few days
than for the past week. The full
force of the waters has about ex-
pended itself from Memphis up,
and its volume is now being pre-
cipitated against the Louisiana
levees, which are in fine condition,
and great hopes are entertained
that they will stand the strain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

The Populist members of Con-
gress have sent to Speaker Reed q
letter requesting that they be rec
ognized in debate and through
committee appointments as q dis
tinct factor of the minority. The
letter to the Speaker states that
the Populist party is we'll estab-
lished in every State in the Union,
which is a bit of information the
country has heretofore not been in
possession of. Shreveport Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
Dangers Of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe ID
OF its resulting in pneumonia, II reason.
able care is used, however, and Chamber.
laIn's Cough Remedy taken. all danger
will be avoided. Among the tens Of
thousands Who have used this remedy
for La Grippe, we have yet to learn OF a
single case having resulted in pneumonia,
which shows conclusively that this rem
edy is certain preventive of that dread
disease. 1t will effect q permanent cure
in less time than any other treatment.
The Is and so cent sizes for sale by ]. H.
McNeely, Collar; DR.. J. v. Bonnette 4
Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
Cleveland In History.

In discussing the administra-
ton of Grover Cleveland and the
verdict which history will award
with reference to his character
the Galveston News concludes
that there are at least four sub
jects with which his name will be
inseparably associated for all time
to come, these being tariff reform,
civil service reform, an honest cur
rency and the settlement of inter-
national disputes by means of ar
bitration instead of war. The
News neglects to include the fact
that Mr.. Cleveland was the FIRST
President since the war who was
able to rise superior to local and
sectional prejudices and to trest
all sections of the country alike.
To him it was left to blot out the
line of demarcation between the
north and south and to reunite the
nation as one great family, and
how nobly he did this the southern
men who were by him elevated to
positions of influence and power
can bear testimony. This fact
alone, had Mr.. Cleveland achieved
nothing else during his eight Year,
occupancy of the Presidential
chair, would entitle him to an en-.
during page in history and q last
ing niche in the of hearts of hii
countrymen. In fact either one
of the FIVE objects with which hi
name is 90 prominently associated
is sufficient to give him a promi.
nent place in the list of the coun.
try's great men, while all of them
combined will cause him 10 ranl
but little below the greatest of TIL
country characters. Abuse Cleve
land as his opponents may. Tht
fact remains that a mighty figure
has just retired from the Presi
dency to the shades Of private life
Baton Rouge Advocate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Sidney Smith, of Argo, Ga,
who died a few days since. was the
oldest and probably the most &C.
centric man in the South. He was
lib years of age at his death. He
realized several days before his de.
mise that his end was near, and al
his request his pastor, W. W. Bry-
an, a Methodist minister, preached
his funeral, to which he listened at.
tentivelY throughout, interspersing
it with an occasional amen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Judge N. c. Blanchard was given
a splendid farewell banquet on last
Tuesday night by the members OF
the Shreveport bar, and many ex-
pressions of satisfaction were voic-
ed in appreciation of the elevation
of their fellow-citizen to the Su-
preme bench of the State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

The Picaynne has complimented
US with a handsome calendar and q
copy of its famous Tourists Guide
Book, which we consider among
our most valuable books of refer
ence. It contains many useful aud
interesting items relative to the
historic Crescent City, price only
ten cents, and every body should
have q copy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27


The people of Natchitoches just
now are in q fervor of excitement
over the prospect of having perma-
nent navigation secured for Cane
river by means of q system of locks.
The cost of the project is said to
be only about $1,000 per mile, say
$50, 900 for permanent navigation
all the year. This is a mere ba-
gatelle in comparison to the benefit
it would be to a vast area Of rich
and fertile country, thickly settled
and having large and varied mer-
camille and agricultural interests.
The matter is being urged before
Congress. aud great hopes are en-
tertained of favorable action. It
seems to us, however, that even in
the event of the government fail
ing to make an appropriation, the
city of Natchitoches could we'll af-
ford to take the matter in hand and
push it to completion for the bene-
fit it would be to her own business
interests. As Colfax is situated at
the mouth of Cane river, an in
crease in the river traffic would be
bound to also add to our CONNER
cial importance as shipping point.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We the undersigned. have known +. J. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and Imam
cially able to carry out any obligations made BY
their firm.
WEsr Trunk, Wholesale Druegists. Toledo. O.
WALDISa. KINNAN = MARVIN. Wholesale Drug
gists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarsh Cure il taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price. 75c. per bottle. Sold By all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

The balance of power in the United
States has been about evenly divided be-
tween the Democratic and Republican
parties. At the expiration of McKinley's
present term the two parties will each
have controlled the government City six
years-so says the Bienville Bell.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Capt. Ben Turner, of Pineville,
went to New Orleans last week as
a representative of Alexandria
Lodge No. 34l0, Knights of Honor,
in the 10th annual session of the
grand lodge of that order.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
Where is the Boy?
Grant Parish. La, March 20, 1897.

Editor CoIar Chroaicle:
l have q son that has got ont of my
hearing. / have tried every way to get
trace of him and cannot. I wish You
would publish for him. / am willing to
pay you for it. just write to me at Stay
postoffice what the charge is, and I will
send you your pay il you will publish
this for me. Ask other papers to copy.
His name is James Biggs. If you will do
this for me you will oblige me very much.
Mrs. NARY E. BIGos.
I'VE make no charge for publishing the
above letter. and doubt not that other
newspapers will be glad to assist Mrs.
Biggs in finding her boy.-EDrroR.]
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Gov. Foster has placed SIS, 900 more to
the credit of Chairman Millsaps. in addi-
ton to $500 we mentioned two weeks
ago. In all this makes the State aid ex-
tended to the drouth sufferers $87 500.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
Sewing Machine for $40.

A splendid new Singer sewing machine
will be sold for so, for spot cash only.
A first-class machine, such as agents sell
for $40, and bargain to any one want
ing q sewing machine. Apply at the
CHRoNrcLE Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Now, Friends go or write TO the Bos-
ton Store for goods, as you will save
time, money and trouble.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
Examination of Teachers.
COlfax, La, March 10, 1897.

There will be an examination Of appli-
cants to teach in the public schools of
Grant parish held at the school house in
Colfax, La. on the third day Of April,
commencing at a. m.
j. A. WILLIAMS, Sup'k
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Hello! / soc the Boston Store, at
Alexandria. La, is open again. l am
tickled to death over il.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

Oh, / am SO glad that the Boston
Store is open sGain, because we can GER
tainly get some handsome Dressgoods
there, and above all dirt cheap.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
winchester Rife for 412.

Any ono wishing to buy new Win
chester rife can secure ono for the low
price Of s12 by calling at the CHRoS-
YcLE Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27
coLFAx. GRANT PARISH, La. SATURDAY, MARCH u 1897
New Stock

New Stock
Spring and Summer Goods just
received, purchased for cash, and
all to be sold at astonishipgly low
prices. by the Old Reliable
B. TURNER, p,n.v.l,.. "a.
Everything New in his large and
well selected stock Of Spring and
Summer Goods, Clothing, Ladies'
Unnamed Hats, Mems Hats, No
n tons, Shoes, Etc., Etc.
Latest
Spring Styles!
All carefully selected with special
view to the needs of the trade
Also his usual full line OF Hard
ware, Cutlery, Crockery, Saddlery,
Staple Groceries. and
Plantation Supplies. -
He invites special attention to his
large stock of Furniture, kept
in his spacious rooms on the sec
ond floor. Examine his goods be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. Every
thing sold for cash at
Rock Bottom Figures.
Gentle Annie!
Spring is
On Her Way,
And, in order to meet the ever in.
creasing demand of his cuetomers
for new and seasonable goods,
G. w. Bolton, PinTs Lew.
Has received, aud has in transit, q
full and complete stock OF Spring
and Summer Wear, consisting Of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Ladies' and
Mems Hats, Shoes. Etc.
Special Attention.
Has been paid to the needs of the
trade in quality and prices, and all
goods have been bought at figures
which will enable him to give his
customers splendid bargains.
The Very Lowest Margin
In profit consistent with fair deal
ing placed on all goods His stock
of Groceries, Hardware, Furniture
and Notions is com plete and will be
sold lower than ever before.
Tom Padsitt's Saddles,
To be found at no other house in
town. Buys for Eastern Spinners
and pays the highest prices in
Cash for Cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-27

f0Jsdicial advertisements mast be paid
for in adraacc. or they wiu BE- discontinued
after the first Insertions.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-03

The Scottish American tells a story
of cobbler who was sentenced by a
Scottish magistrate to pay fine of half
crown, or, in default, "a hours hard
labor If he chose the latter he would
be taken 10 the jail at Perth. "Then
I'll go to Perth" he said, for ! have
some business there" An official con-
veyed him 10 Perth. but when the cob
bier reached the Jail he said he would
pay the fine. The governor found he
would have to take il. "And now"
said the cobbler, 81 want my fare
home" The governor demurred, but
discovered there was no alternative;
the prisoner must be sent at the pub
lie expense TO the place he had been
brought from.