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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
The Mote Magnifier.

The man who is everlastingly
finding fault with his church. loCaI
or general, Is no friend of the
church, however loud may be his
professions of love and loyalty. he
who ceases to be a helper and be-
comes a faultfinder, not only him
ders to the extent of his own infiu-
ence, but he turns others into mote
naaghifes. It is a puny plea, that
wrongs to be righted must be dis.
covered and public attention called
to them; this is true of some
wrongs Others will correct them.
selves; but the man who does moth
ing but hunt for wrongs and bro
claim them soon destroys his own
ability to right them. One man
earnestly at work to build up the
church is worth more than a hun
dred men laboriously trying to Dick
laws in the church. Cumberland
Presbyterian.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Died Mr.. Nathaniel Gentry,
aged about SO years, died June 90,
1897, at 8 o'clock in the morning,
at his home near Black Greek. He
was an old citizen of the parish,
and for many years an active work
er in church affairs. He was ready.
for the summons, and for him to
die was gain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
SHERIFF SALE.

Fourth Judicial District Court. Parish n,
Grant, State of Louisiana.
w. H. Horizne, ST.. Va. w. n portor
.. A. Williams, Curator ad hoe.
BY virtue of AN order of seizure and
saie, issued out OF the Fourth Judicial
District Court in the above entitled suit.
have seized and will offer for sale az
public cutlery, at the front door of the
court house in Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY, July 81, 1897.
the following property, seized M the
property OF the defendant, to-wit:
The undivided ope-half interest In tro
north half of the southwest Quarter Of
section 10. township north, range west
~ acres; southwest quarter of the north,
west quarter OF sec. Is, township 8 north
range west, 40 acres; north half of the
northeast quarter Of sec. 30. township 3
north, range 3 west, so acres; north half
OF The northwest quarter of sec. 20 town.
snip north, range west, so acres: and
southwest quarter OF sec. 10. township 3
north, range 3 west, 100 acres; west half
OF the southwest quarter of sec. d. town
ship . north, range A west. so acres. tha
soutneast quarter, and southeast Quarter
~ ST west quarter, sec. 10, township s
north, range west. 200 acres: north half
VI northeast quarter. and northeast quar-.
yer OF northwest quarter, sec. %, town
snip rorth. range 4 west, 100 acres. |
southeast quarter of northwest quarter |
s se 10, township north, range 4 west
~ acres; southeast quarter of section "a
lownship 3 north, range west. lGO acres.
southwest quarter of southwest Quarter
' 10, township north, range 4 west
~ acres; containing 10 all 1850 acres of
ana, more or less, together with ali
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale-Cash with the benefit
u appraisement. CD. KEMP
c. Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Coifax, La. June Is, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
session

Last week four Mormon elders
held several services at the Sum-
merfeld tabernacle, and at one of
their services Rev. II. NJ. Raglan
joined In and assisted them. This
week two Of them, Elders Hunt
and Tomlinson, have been holding
services in the Colfax school house.
and have nad pretty fair congrega-
tions every night. By request
they have sent the CHRONICLE a
statement of their belief and teach
Ings, which will be found in anoth-
or column.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

The theatrical entertainment Civ
en- by the Colfax Dramatic Club at
LeSage's hall, on last Wednesday
night, was a decided success. An
interested audience of about one
hundred persons were present to.
witness the presentation of "Tony,
the Convict" in which all parts
were we'll sustained. The net pro-
ceeds were given for the benefit of
the Catholic church, and we learn
a handsome amount was realized.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Wanted-The New Orleans Item
to give its reasons for not coming
out openly as an advocate OF Re.
pnbllcanism. Jackson Appeal.
Wanted.-The jackson Appeal.
from which the above was excerpt,
ed, to give its reasons for not hav-
ing found out that The Item has
long SINCE and all along openly adj
vocated Republicanism.-The item
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
Summerfield Camp Meetipo

Camp meeting at Summerfield. first
Sunday in August. "In union there il
strength We desire the co-operat;on
OF aii ministers and people. Let us pray,
wait ana labor for the success of the
Lords cause at that time. "By this shall
an men know that We are my disciples.
II ye have love one for another" Our
motto is, welcome to ALL" but each
should bear his own burden. Come pre.
pared to provide for yourself. Build a
tent II you wish. AS Christ had but one
BODY, there can be but one church. .God
ID Our Father, and all we are brethren"
III. M. Raglan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
Ebeneazer Camp Meeting.

The camp meeting at Ebeneazer camp
ground, four miles from Montgomery,
Grant parish, La, will begin August Goth
this year. and continue for ten days. DR..
". b; God6y, OF Perrysville, KY, and
r Nev. '. "; Lawrence. OF Holly Springs,
MISS Will be an charge, assisted by Mrs.
Eliza >. rutherford, evangelist, of Ennis,
Iexas. Everybody cordially invited to
come. and bring pillow and quilt. Lodg-
ing !oc per night. meals 25c. Any infor-
nation desired can be obtained by adj
oresslng d. II. Mccain, secretary, Mont
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Mr.. Elisha Murrell. who has
been at White Spur for several
months, gave us a call on Thurs
day, aud informed us that the
White Spnr Lumber Company,
composed of Messrs. s. R. Lee, j.
L Lacroix, and W. c. Beal, have
dissolved partnership. Messrs. La
crolx and Beal will probably move
down into Rapides parish and go.
into business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Nj. J. B. Wilmut, of Pollock,
spent a couple of days in Colfax
this week. renewing old acquaint-
ances. He left for home Thursday,
taking with him his daughter, Miss
Georgia. who has been attending
our High school. and Mrs. G. D.
Kemp and Miss Livonia Blackburn,
who will remain on visit of few
days in Pollock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

IL where hundreds OF clerks, farmer
boys and others have invested 500 for
tuition and board for an education and
are pow getting $1,000 and over year
i'eao al. and keep this notice for refer
ence. Remember in order that your let.
'ers may reach this college to address
only ". r Smith. Lexington, Ky.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

The committee to examine appli-
cauts to teach in the public schools
Of Grant parish was in session yes
terday, and several persons were
present to be examined.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

We are sorry to chronicle the
death OF one of the twin boys born
to Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. McNeely
about a month ago. The remains
OF the child were brought to Colfax
and buried in the town cemetery
last Monday afternoon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Hon. A. W. Stewart got in his
work all right at the mass meeting
OF the Pcpulists at Fairfield two
weeks ago, and was selected as a
delegate to the National Conference
from Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Messrs J. e. and Matt Dunn
went to Boyce last Monday and re-
turned toCoifax with their brother
Will. who has been down with a
case of slow fever for a week or
ten DAYS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

The doors 1T the mercantile firm of
Pierce & Co. were again thrown open for
business last Wednesday, and will be
managed by Mrs. Pierce until Mr.. Pierce
returns, which we are informed will be
but few days.-PolIock News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Miss Carrie and Miss velta Bal
lance, Miss Lizzie Dyson, Mr.. Char
lie Dyson and Mr.. Richard Nash,
all young people from Montgom-
cry, have been visiting friends in
Colfax this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Mr.. r. w. Horn and attorney
by. Bernstein were visitors to Col
fax on Tuesday. having some mat
tors of business to look after.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

We were pleased to meet Capt.
G. G. Nash and wife, of Richard
vile, and their interesting bevy Of
girls. who came down to attend the
school exhibition last week, and re-
manned until Sunday afternoon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Remember quarterly conference
at Liberty Chapel on July 18th.
Basket dinners on the ground, and
meeting likely to be protracted sew
eral days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Owing to sickness in the editors
family this week, the CHRONICLE
for this issue is a little short of the
usual quantity of news.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

District Conference will be held
at Montgomery, beginning July
9th, and continuing four days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Mr.. VIM. Stevens, of Black Greek,
called in to see us on Tuesday. He
reported crop prospects fine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

The school board will be in SEES.
sion to-day, and the police jury
will meet Monday, July 9Th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Rev. Fl. M. Raglan will preach a
4tb of July sermon at Summerfeld
tomorrow. Subject: "Civil and
Christian Liberty"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

The Colfax base balllsts leave for
Pollock early this morning, to play
a match game this afternoon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
Winchester Rifle for S12.

Any one wishing to buy a new Win
chester repeating rifle can get one for the
price OF sl2 by calling at the CHRoN-
IcLE once 32-cal;ber, 10-shot, and ten
rounds OF cartridges given to purchaser
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
LOCAL DOTS.
Mr.. Noah Corbitt, of Black
Creek, was 10 Colfax Thursday.

Hon. X. P. Hunter, of Alexan-
dria, was in town Wednesday, on
legal business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

Messrs. M. e. Swafford and W.
F. Logan were in town a couple of
days this week, looking after land
matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03
COlfax High School.

The closing exhibition of the
Colfax High School was held Fri
day night, June 18th, in the pres
ence of a large audience, the school
building being capable of holding
only a little more than half of those
present. The children all acquit-
ted themselves we'll, and were a
credit to Prof. s. M. Collins and
Miss Leila v. Richardson, who
were the teachers for the past term.
AT the close of the exhibition
several medals and prizes were
awarded, as follows: Hattie Cam
eron, medal, for defamation in
formal contest among the students |
OF the preparatory department;
Louise Faraldo, medal, for decla-
nation in contest among students
OF the primary department; Rob
ert Richardson, medal, FIRST prize
Tor best scholarship; Phronie Price,
medal, second prize for scholarship;
Hattie Cameron, gold pen, prize
tor best department. A diploma
vas also awarded to Robert Rich
'rdson as a graduate of the CoIfax
High School.
THE ROLL OF HONOR.
The,names of the following stu
Tents were then read as those en-
tiled to place on the roll of hon.
T for having made an average of ]
U per cent and over during the :
esslon:
II l q
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-07-03

kea1fvc piannc s22s.o mp. Sign painter
D0utt uuUUS wanted. Address or cal
Oaniei r. beatty. Washington. New Jersey.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the Annual Meeting of the Share
holders of the Hohomu Sugar Com
pany, held this day, the following
were elected to serve as officers of the
Company for the ensuing year, name
ly:
7. May, Esq, President.
f. f. Bishop, Esq, Vice President.
George II. Robertson, Esq, Treas
urer.
7. NJ. Starlley, Esq, Auditor.
George Il. Carter, Secretary.
The above, with w. G. Brash, Esq,
and H. Warehouse, Esq, constitute
the Board of Directors.
GEORGE Il. CARTER,
Secretary.
Dated Honolulu, Oct. 20, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
BOOM IN COFFEE LANDS.

The balance of the land at eleven
miles owned by the Hawaiian Land
and Investment Company has been
sold to F. NJ. Wakefield, of Hilo. The
area included in the sale is 2i30 acres
from which Mr.. Wakefield has sold
$50 acres to Davies & Co., and 200 uc-
res to j. \. Adams. OF the remain
ing land 500 acres are now under Of
fer to a California syndicate, while
the balance will shortly be put on the
market to suit purchasers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following are the officers of the
Princeville Plantation Company for
the ensuing year, viz:
Col. w. F. Allen, President and
Treasurer.
f. F. Bishop, Secretary and Audi
tor.
A. S. Wilcox, p. C. Jones, G. II. Rob-
ertson, Directors.
+. F. BISHOP,
Secretary. 2
Honolulu, Oct. 10, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS HOMO
MI SUGAR COMPANY.

Notice is hereby given that the
Stock Ledger of the above Company
will be closed to transfers from No
vember LIST to 18th, inclusive, 1897, for
purpose of distributing the new issue
of Stock as provided at "a Special
Meeting of the Stockholders held on
June 24th, 1897.
GEO. II. ROBERTSON.
Treasurer Honomu Sugar Co.
Honolulu. Oct, 10. 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
GROUP QUICKLY CURED.

Mountain Glen, Ark.-Our children
were suffering with Group when we
received bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t afforded instant
relicf.-F. A. Thornton. This cele-
brated remedy is for sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith d
Co.. wholesale agents for the Hawaii
an Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


ny AUTHORITY.
Interior Office ................ Page
MEETING NOTICES.
Honolulu Commuudcry ...... Page S
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Honomu Sugar Co......... Page $
ELECTION or OFFICERS.
llonomu Sugar Co............ Page 5
ASSESSMENT NO. 3.
Oahu Sugar Co.............. Page ;
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20

pointed assistant secretary of the Y.
VI. c. \. Mr.. Wolcott says that Mr..
Cheek is fine athlete with good rec
ords and is sure to stir up interest in
athletics here
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that assess
ment No. 3, of ten per cent, on the
shares of the Oahu Sugar Co., is now
due and payable at the office of II.
Hackfeld d Co.
j. +. HACKFELD.
Treasurer Oahu Sugar Co.
Honolulu, Oct. 10. 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
TO LET.

To be let with the fixtures, therein
the portion of the Waverley Block on
Bethel street now occupied by Ehlers
& Co:
Apply to HENRY WAREHOUSE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-20
PINS GIVEN AWAY.

Children's hats trimmed gratis this
week. and solid silver hat pins given
away in the millinery department, at
n s Sachs
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
THE SUNORY ClVIl Bill
Senate Passes Measure Carrying
Appropriation Of $53,0o0, 900.
Clevelsnd's Forest Reservs-
tion Order Revoked.


Washington, May 1.-THE order made
by President Cleveland on Feb. 22. plac-
ing 100000 acres OF land in the West
In forest reservations, was revoked yes
terday by the senate. The revocation
was made in an amendment to the sun
dry civil bill and was preceded by de-
bate, during which Mr.. Cleveland was
severely criticized by several Western
senator's.
Mr.. Wilson endeavored to have the
amendment restricted so as to leave the
question of revocation to the president,
but he was defeated on a yea and nay
vote-14 to &c. Mr.. German made a point
OF order against the amendment. but
this being submitted to the senate was
defeated--33 to 20. The amendment was
then agreed to without division. An
other amendment agreed to provides for
q continuance of the investigation OF the
condition OF the fur seals in Behring sea.
The sundry civil bill was passed late
In the day. 1t carries an aggregate OF
$50, 600. .000
Mr.. Bacon OF Georgia introduced a
Joint resolution deprecating war, and
announcing the policy Of the government
In favor Of arbitration. The resolution
was referred to the committee on foreign
relations.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
Coprre.smen MAY Go Home.

Washington, May THE Republicans
of the house followed up their recent en-
dorsement Of Speaker Reeds policy of
postponing the appointment Of COM
mittees by establishing the policy Of BIZ
weekly meetings through the adoption
OF q resolution reported by the commit
tee on rules. providing that the house
shall meet on Mondays and Thursdays
until further action. On this resolution
the Democrats and Populists were
solidly arrayed against the Republicans,
and 1t was adopted by o vote Of 101 to 81
after . partisan debate. The opposi-
tion, led by Mr.. Bailey Of Texas, was
based on the ground that the program
would prevent consideration OF the
bankruptcy bill, and Mr.. Bailey at
tempted to substitute a resolution for
taking up the Nelson bill on May "a.
which the speaker ruled out OF order.
Among the speakers was Mr.. Walker of
Massachusetts,. The resolution adopted
will relieve the Republicans from the
necessity Of keeping q quorum in
town and cut of the possibility OF daily
sessions being forced by the Democrats.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
Sailed Against the Wind.

Nashville. May 7.-Yesterday at the
Tennessee centennial exposition grounds
Professor Arthur Barnard, physical in
structor Of the Young Mems Christian
association Of Nashville. began a jour
ney in an airship constructed by himself.
Professor Barnard promised TO sail
against the wind arising into the air.
and he did so. The airship will be con-
tinued in use at the exposition. The air.
ship is 4s feet long and 20 feet in d.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
Fighting Strikers-

Chicago, May IA fight occurred yes
terday between striking ironworkers and
non union employees OF Vanderpoel Il
Co. at 4539 Cottage Grove avenue, which
almost developed into a riot before the
arrival Of the police. Three non union
men were injured, one Of whom had his
head badly cut by crowbar which was
thrown into a basement where he was
working. The others were hit with
bricks. The trouble arose over an at
tempt of the strikers to persuade the
non-u union men to stop work.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07

Pretoria, May THE volksraad held
q protracted secret session to discuss the
answer to be made to the dispatches OF
Mr.. Chamberlain. British secretary of
state for the colonies, which demanded
q repeal of the Transvaal immigration
law. The law was repealed. not because
It was breach OF the London ccnven-
ton. but because It was iistastefui "a
nejghborirg states. Mr. Coster. the
Transvaal state attorney, rendered his
resignation i'm disapproyal of the repeal
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
McKiuney,s Successor Not s.,.ot.a,

Concord, N. H., May REV. Luther
T. Mckinney. ex-United States minister
to the United States of Colombia, says
that President Mckinley would like to
have him mckinney go back to Bogota
until next fall, as he has not yet made UP
his mind as to the appointment Of q sue
cessor to the Democratic incumbent.
Mr.. Mckinney does not think his sue-
cessor will be New Hampshire man.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
The Dreibund Renewed.

London. May IA dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Rome says that the
pact Of the powers constituting the triple
alliance was renewed yesterday. for a
period Of six years. The right to with
draw, under the terms OF the original
agreement, expired on May 9, and Ger.
many has succeeded in persuadIng Italy
not to exercise the right of withdrawal
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
Inhuman Treatment Of Prisoners.

Frankfort, KY, May THE senate
prison investigation committee heard
testimony yesterday about inhuman
treatment of prisoners and other things.
John Doe, a two-year convict, related
dozens OF cases Of brutal fiogging Of men.
women and children; OF the rack. thumb
steel. etc, giving names, dates and de-
tails.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
Mystic BeautifyIng Complexion pills

and rosy. They cure Pimples, Boils, Black
heads, Roughness, Rednessl and unsightly
eruptions which so disfigure the face. They
bleach out Bile Stains, Liver Spots, Blotches
and Cloudiness OF the skin. They transform
n rough, scaiy, sallow complexion into one
of beauty and attractiveness. They are
harmless a. milk. Sold by w. l.. Wood,
druggist, 2s5 Main St.. Pawtucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07

Havana, May 7.-Conflrmation has
been received in official circles Of the
news of the death of Charles A. Guirre,
the insurgent leader. He was killed In
a recent engagement with the Spanish
troops. Important documents found
upon his person show. among other
things, that General Gomez is in bad
health.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-07
Aged womsu's Suicide.

Keene. N. H., May Mrs. Sarah j.
Thompson committed suicide by drown
ing in an artificial pond in front OF the
Cheshire county jail last night. She had
been sick for long time Mrs. Thomp-
con was "a years old. and leaves four
children.