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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
Public Speaking at Colfax.

At the court house, at D. m. on Sat.
urday August IA, 1897, Mr.. M. II. Carver
OF Natchitoches, Mr.. r. H. Cage. of New
Iberia, Mr.. Sincoe Walmsley, Of Natchi.
toches, and other distinguished gentle
men, will address the good people Of this
vicinity, and present for their serious
consideration THE Gospel of Justice. !"
embracing full and complete explana.
ton and vindication of the ancient doc
trine of Equality, as set forth by Thomas
Jefferson. one of the founders of the
American Republic. 1t is intended that
the speeches shall occupy the space of
three hours, after which all Of those who
shall be present will be invited to ask
such questions as may occur to them
touching the important matters under
discussion. There will also be free dis.
tri6ution OF large quantity of books
and pamphlets, constituting a revelation
upon all the great questions now agita-
ting the public mind. All people inter
ested in the general welfare of this pres
ent generation, and also of the succeeding
generations, are cordially invited to come
and hear the Truth. The ladies are es-
pecially invited to be present.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

In the Winfield Comrade of last week
among dozen or two of other patent
squibs, by which the farmers are expect
ed to be greatly moved, we find the fol.
lowing ragged and worn samples:
We must organize.
Come together. boys.
Push up the work.
Keep up the agitation.
Keep up organization. etc., ETC., etc.
The "boys" have been called on for
the last five or six years to "come to-
gether," "agitate," organize" etc., and
it they haven't done all of these things
by this time. Bro. Bailey ought to foot
some other tune. The 'boys" evidently
do not take much stock in his wild ideas
OF overturning the U. S. plan of govern
ment, as they are altogether too old to
be caught with chat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Because the editor of the Demands propos ed
to withdraw offensive language he had used to-
ward the editor of the CHRONICLE. il we would
do the same thing. and the proposition was ac-
cepted as satisfactory adjustment of our news
paper tilt. Bro. Mathis. of the Pollock News.
says it is virtual acknowledgment that they
have been making false accusations against each
other" There is no such acknowledgment on
either side. matters simply being left to the pub
lie to judge as each has stated them except that
unnecessarily personal and offensive language
used In the discussion is withdrawn. So far as
we are concerned we have endeavored and be-
leve we have succeeded in stating the truth,
and we suppose the editor Of the Demands holds
the same thing. The conclusion drawn By Mr.,
Mathis is altogether uncharitable and unwar-
ranted. and is purely piece of presumptuous
effrontery. Sensible men the world over approve
Of the settlement Of such matters by mutual con-
cessions. and busybodies who would fomeut
strife are universally below par.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
X. of H. Lecture and Supper.

As advertised. the Collar lodge Of knights OF
Honor had their Lecture and entertainment
Thursday night, and it was a very pleasant and
successful affair. Mr.. L. E. Bentley, editor OF
the Donaldsonville Chief, and Past Grand Die
tator of the State lodge X. of H., was present,
accompanied by Mr.. J. T. Knighten, Of Alexsn-
dria. who organized the Colfax lodge.
At 5a5 p. m. Mr.. Bentley. who is an exceeding
ly polished and interesting speaker. began his
address to an audience Of about sixty persons,
who had assembled at the court house to hear
him. and for nearly an hour he entertained them
with apaccount of the workings and benefits of
the order, which were presented in a forceful
and most convincing manner. The subject,
which otherwise might have been dry recital.
was skillfully interpreted with sufficient pleas
antry to keep up unhagging interest on the part
OF all the hearers, who took pleasure in giving
the speaker their undivided attention.
After the lecture the knights accom- panied
BY score of invited gentlemen and lady friends
repaired to LeSage's dining hall, where an ele-
CANT supper was given in honor of Messrs. Bent
ley and Knighten, the distinguished guests of
the occasion. Mine host J. v. LeSage, assisted
by his wife and couple of handy walters, did
themselves credit as public caterers, both bv
the excellence of their spread and the attentive
promptness with which it was served.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
SHERIFF. sALE.

A. Lehman & Co. VS.. G. A. Pierson.
State OF Louisiana. Parish OF Grant, 4th
Dist. Court No. 900.
BY virtue of an order of seizure and
sale issued out of the honorable 4th Ju-
dicial District Court in the above emit
tied and numbered suit and TO me direct.
ed, ! have seized and will offer for sale at
public outcry at the front door of the
court house in Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law on
:, SATURDAY, August q, 1897,
Inc following, seized as the property of
the defendant, to-wit:
The south half of the southeast quarter
OF section %, township north, range 3
west, containing eighty acres, more or
less, together with all improvements
thereon or thereto appurtaining.
Terms of sale--Cash with the benefit
OF appraisement CD. KEMP
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Colfax La, July IL, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

A very small and gentle pony ran away
with toy wagon last Saturday, belong
ing to Mr.. j. V. LeSage, smashing the
wagon all to pieces, while two little boys,
Joe LeSage and Ivy McNeely, who were
pranking with the outfit, barely escaped
with their lives. Joe, aged about eight,
fortunately jumped out and escaped
without hurt, but Ivy, aged six, received
a violent fall which broke his shoulder
blade. The little fellow is up and about
but has to carr, his arm in a sling.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Particular attention is called to the ia
BILE OF interesting Grant parish statistics
on our first page. Mr.. s. r. Lee, assessor,
and his corps Of able assistants, have
made an exceptionally fine listing of tax
able property, by which the parish reve-
nues will be increased more than thous-
and dollars. Persons interested in parish
affairs will do well to preserve our statis-
teal table for reference, as it contains a
large amount Of valuable information.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Deputy Sheriff E. W. Teddlie had a
lively time of it in Pollock last week,
trying 70 arrest A. B. Cook, an outlaw,
tAarged with larcency, who defied arrest
With posse Of men he ran up on Cook
on two different occasions, and both times
several shots were fred, but the despera-
do made his escape and is still at large,
although it is claimed he has Winches
ter ball in one Of his thighs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
CONSTABLE SALE.

CONSTABLE SALE.
Second Justice Court, Parish of Grant.
State Of Louisiana.
V. Granchampt, administrators, Va. G. g,
Fletcher and LOUIS Futrell.
BY virtue of writ OF fl. ia. issued out
OF the Hon. L. L. Mercer's second Justice
court in and for ward two, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed will offer for
sale in front Of the Office of said l.. T..
Mercer in ward two, Grant parish. La,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales on
SATURDAY, Aug. q, 1897,
the following described property seized
as the property of Louis Futrell:
The NEA of Sci and SELa of NEL
of Sec. 36, Up. Z N, R3W. La. meridian.
Terms of sale-Cash with benefit of
JOHN B. LACOUR,
Constable Ind ward, Grant parish.
July 20. 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
SHERIFF SALE.
jackson Bokenfohr VS.. Pierce & Co.
Fouth Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish. Touisiana

Fouth Judicial District Court. Grant
Parish, Louisiana.
BY virtue of writ of attachment and
an order of seizure and sale issued out of
the honorable Fourth Judicial District
court, in the above entitled suit. and to
me directed. have seized and will offer
for sale at public outcry, to the last and
highest bidder at the store of Pierce &
Co., in the town of Pollock, Grant parish,
La, between legal hours, on
SATURDAY, August 7, 1897.
and from day to day until stock is sold,
the following property. seized rs the
property of the defendant, to-wit:
The general stock of goods in the
store room Of Pierce & Co., consisting Of
groceries, dry goods. clothing, glass and
tInware, etc, as per inventory on file in
this suit.
Terms of sale-Cash with the benefit
OF appraisement
e. D. KEMP.
Sheriff OF Grant parish. La.
July %, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Our jolly old-time friend, F. l.. Craig,
Esq.,, he of the heavy weight, was in Col
fax last Saturday, and called by to let us
know that they have about completed a
new church near his place in ward seven.
he came down to see about getting the
benches. and succeeded in securing the
ready-made material left over from the
Summerield Tabernacle for that purpose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. A. Broussard, from the watch-mak
ing region of Switzerland, a finished
matchmaker and jeweler, has located at
Colfax, and is prepared to do all kinds of
watch making and repairing of clocks.
he is also an expert repairer of sewing
machines, and solicits work of that kind
and stands ready to warrant satisfaction
or no nav
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

We overlooked mention of the fact
that Mr.. Jno. A. Williams, the worthy
superintendent of public schools in Grant
parish, was honored by being made the
presiding officer at the convention of
State superintendent, which met in
New Orleans two weeks ago. He presid-
ed with spirit and dignity, and represent
ed the parish with credit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Hon. A. w. Stewart was in Collar
Thursday and Friday. and we learn that
part OF his business here was to ar
range for lot in Pollock on which to
build Methodist church. Also, we un
derstand he was interested in arranging
the affairs OF the Peoples Demands.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. Will Dunn, who has been down
with slow fever for the past month, still
continues to have fever. although he bids
fair to weather the spell ont. and finally
regain his health,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

An eclipse of the sun was plainly Wis
ible throughout Louisiana about 7 80 a.
M Thursday morning, lasting nearly two
hours Quite number Of our citizens
were out with smoked glass to watch the
moon as about half of it passed over the
disc Of the sun, the children particularly
taking great delight in watching the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. G. A. Pierson, of Grants point.
brought us four open bolls of cotton,
which were pulled last Sunday from the
crops of four different tenants of his. He
says they have great many open boIls
all through their crops.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. X. s. Cameron hands us a notice
OF public speaking in Colfax at 2 D. m. on
saturday, August 14th, at which we pre-
sumo the single tax theory will be dis
cussed. See notice elsewhere.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Villas furnished quite cavalcade of
bellies and beaux who attended church
services in Colfax last Sunday night.
Miss Cornie and Miss Pauline Phillips,
Miss Annie johnson, Miss Martha and
Miss Bertha Williams, were the ladies of
the party, and with their escorts they
made up a considerable troup of cavalry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Tom Watson labored in a five-column
article to tell his people what killed Pop
ulism as political party, AMI the Plea
yune makes the point that he could be
oriefer and more explicit, by simply say
ing that Bryan and free silver did IL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
NOTICE.
Pierce & Co. VS., Their Creditors
Fourth Judicial District Court. Parish
of Grant Otota If o,,:c;o-.


Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish
OF Grant, State of Louisiana.
BY, virtue OF a commission issued in
the above entitled cause out of the Hon.
Fourth Judicial District Court. for the
parish OF Grant and State OF Louisiana.
and to me directed, will on
MONDAY, August 30, 1897,
between the hours of IL m. and 3 D. M.
at my Office in the town of Colfax, parish
OF Grant, Louisiana, convene a meeting
OF the creditors of said Pierce & Co. for
the purpose OF voting their claims, elect
ing syndict and disposing of the Debt
ors property.
All and any creditors of said Pierce &
Co. will please take notice hereof and
act accordingly.
JNO. p. HADNOT,
Notary Public in and for Grant Parish.
Louisiana. July 26, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Rev. A. c. Flowers and daughter left
on Thursday for Woodville, Miss, travel
ing overland by buggy. to be 60 10 about
three weeks. He goes to visit his father
who is expected to die soon from the ef-
fccts OF cancer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

A. Broussard, watch maker and jeweler,
thoroughly competent and prepared to
do all kinds of work in his line, offers his
services TO the people of Colfax and vi
cinity. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

We were pleased to receive call on
wednesday from Mr.. Garrett, of Lena,
and Mr.. George Nash, of Melville. The
latter is nephew of Capt. G. c. Nash,
and was here to visit his relatives.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mrs. G. W. Bolton and daughter. Miss
Bertha, came up on the City of Little
Rock last Wednesday night, and are
guests at the residence OF DR.. j. F. Kelly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. J. H. McNeely, accompanied by
his sons Hunter and Howard, and Robt.
Mcknight, Will Lacroix, Andrew Le-
Sage, and others, took two days camp
hunt in the hills north OF Villas this week,
but while they had lots Of fun making
the bucks hustle. they didn't bring home
any venison.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Messrs. e. NJ. Tilton and Francis Monk,
Of the Montgomery Masonic Lodge, have
been here all the week, as lecturing visi-
tors to Colfax Lodge. teaching the an
Gent oral mysteries of the order.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mrs. Walden and Claude McNeely, who
have been visiting on Bayou Rapides, re-
turned home Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

The largest watermelon on record for
1897. was raised in Louisiana. 1t was
carried into Shreveport by farmer last
week, and weighed 80 pounds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mrs. E. w. Teddlie, who has been visit
ing relatives in VIM parish for the past
fortnight, is expected home in few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mrs. d. G. Towers and Miss Marie
Hutchinson, of Paramount, visited Col
fax on Tuesday, and the latter we learn
desires to secure class in music here.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. j. e. Dunn moved his family from
the house opposite Hyde's store on last
Wednesday, and now occupies the house
in which Mr.. L. M. Townsend formerly
lived, which he has purchased.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Sewing machines repaired, also watch
es, clocks and jewelry, by A. Broussard,
Colfax, La. who has had sixteen years
experience with the best artisans OF
Switzerland.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. H. Easterbrook is having the lum-
Der hauled to build himself residence
on his property fronting Second street.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

DR.. j. F. Kelly has been off on visit
to Winfield and vicinity for the past
week, and will remain a week longer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. w. N. Price and wife and family,
of Raven Camp. and Mrs. j. P. Lewis
and children, OF Paramount, attended
church in Colfax last Sunday, and spent
a few hours visiting friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

The City of Little Rock, new boat Of
the pool line, put in for the low water
trade, came up this week with large
freight for Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. M. r. Banks has been q constant
visitor to Colfax for the past week or 80,
and has done pretty fair business sell
ing fruit and melons.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. j. H. McNeely poisoned Is or 80
acres Of cotton on each of his places in
which the forerunner cotton worm ap-
peared this week, at Rough and Ready,
Mirabeau, and Sam Field.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

The Camp meeting at Summerfield
Tabernacle will begin tomorrow and
will continue for one week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. Sam Henry, of Natchitoches, has
been in Colfax for the last few days look
ing after insurance business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31
LOG AL DOT s.

Mrs. s. N. Lacroix is visiting relatives
and friends. at Fishville.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

The first open boil of cotton for the
season was brought to the CHRONICLE Of
flee by Mr.. John Irwin, of ward two, on
last Saturday, Oath instant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. Jno. A. Williams and wife are Wis
iting friends at Winfield.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

turkey will e<acuate Thessaly, in ODE
dience to the order Of the powers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

All kinds of iewelry work done by A.
Broussard, of Switzerland, matchmaker,
COlfax. La,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. Chas. Ingram has gone to Columbia
on summer visit to relatives.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

Mr.. Willie Hickman and Mr.. French
Dean were in Colfax yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-31

% nervous / could not
lie in bed; my arms
and limbs twitched
and my system seemed
completely exhausted.
l began using DR..
Miles, Eervine and the
fourth bottle restored
ma IA hath Mpa
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-21
The Capture of an Orchid.

Among the flowers of tropical lands
none are more priced for their beauti-
full and curious forms and fragrant
scent than the orchids. which grow in
all sorts of odd places, but mostly oa
the ground, or perched high up among
the branches of the trees.
The orchids Of the Guiana forests
provide a home for the black ants
Stree, gratis and for nothing"
Why? Because they prey upon the
cockreaches, which would otherwise
destroy the plant by eating up its ju!ci-
est portions.
So that when human orchid-hunter
tries to capture plant, he has to reck.
on with thousands Of tiny foes that
fight to the very last.
After the plant has been dislodged
from the tree-no easy task-it is usu.
al to attach it to a long bamboo pole
and throw it into the river, unril the
ants are thoroughly washed out of it.
And all the time the boat has to he
kept up stream and the pole carefully
watched lest the ants come aboard.
By-and-by the insects confess them.
selves beaten, and the Orchid-seekeI
retires with his dearly won prize
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-21
The Penalty for Popularity.

Madrid, JAM 15.-The Marquis of
Cabriana, who became popular hero
by bringing charges of corruption
against municipal officers, and who
was at one time attacked by roughs in
Madrid, as an outcome of those charges
has been sentenced for two months in
prison for libel. The public prosecutor
asked.that he should be sentenced to
two years in prison. Sensational evil
dence was developed at the trial The
condo of San BernardinO testified that
be had refused the mayorality of Mad
rid owing to the fact that an examina-
ton of the facts showed that there had
been gross dishonesty in connection
with the Columbus fetes.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-21
Fathers Domestic Headshfp.

DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst, D. D., in
the Ladies' Home Journal writes con-
corning 1.-THE Fathers Domestic Head
ship" While, perforce of ordinary cir
cumstances, the fathers duties will hold
him considerably apart from the con-
facts Of home Life, yet whatever sue
cesses he may achieve outside will not
atone for any failure on his part to re-
gard his home as the prime sphere OF
his obligation and the point around
which his devotements will cluster Ia
distinguished earnestness and conStar-
cy. Whatever he may have achieved
in his art, trade, profession or other en-
gagement, the man who stands at the
head of household has been in the
broad sense of the term failure II he
has not been true husband and Il wise,
strong and devoted father. 1t cannot
be successful home where the mother
looks after the children and the father
looks after his business. The most
productive services rendered are al
ways personal, and any amount OF ex-
ertion expended outside in providing
for the necessities Of the home will not
take the place of that tt1tional minis
try which comes only by the direct and
continuous contact of father with child.
However complete woman may be as
a mother there are qualities of cfarac-
ter which the father will communicate
to his children that the mother will be
less able to do as well as less Intended
fo do
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-21
There's Money in Rats.

When Louise Michel was in prison
she was permitted to have three Of
her cats with her. But she soon dis
covered that she would have the COM
pany of other animals as well. for
some rats paid her visit.
Their first visit ended badly for
them, as the cats attacked them and
slew one and wounded another. Mdlle.
Michel nursed the wounded rat, and
her kindness made the other rats her
friends. They ''called" upon her twice
every day and behaved excellently.
She found them respectful to the old,
kind to the unfortunate, and full Of
family feeling.
The governor of the prison sent them
food from his table, and sometimes
came himself to see the. Mdlle Mich
els example of treating these crca-
lures with kindness was copied by
other persons, who agree that the rat
Is a capital animal for the Snowman.
A Russian trained number to act
as sailors upon miniature ship, the
rigging of which they climbed very
cleverly. He found them more teach
able than dogs, which is saying a good
deal