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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
TO BE EXAMINED FOR "FITNESS."

Albany, ~ Y. July 6-State Excise Commissioner
Henry H. Lyman has appointed the first Board OF
Examiners to conduct fitness" examinations under
the new Civil Service rules for the Excise Depart
rent This Board consists of p w. Cullinan, OF Os-
u,ego counsel for the Commissioner; \. j. Gilbert
~ Uoneoye assistant acting deputy in charge OF
Sneciai agents and Robert Rae, NJ. D.. Of Portage
,il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
BrRNED THE PORTUGUESE FLAG.

Monterey. Cal. July Ga disturbance was Gre
ated here over the display Of Portuguese flag be-
side the American ensign. instead OF below II, over
Ortin's grocery store. Patriotic cizens took down
the Portuguese fag but finding II there again. re-
moved II and burned II. Ortn has complained 10
the Portuguese Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
WENT OrT TROM SYMPATHY.

Mowequa H.. July 6-Every miner in the coal
shaft here went out this morning. They nave
derly and well behaved. The strike is purely one
OF sympathy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
KILLED BY A RUNAWAY CAR.

PIE INJURED IN PITTSBURG.
Pittsburg. July Ga Consolidated Company
traction car on the Fifth-ave branch. filled with
passengers from Schany ParF. ran away on
Soho Hill shortly before II o'clock tonight and
wrecked.
The accident was on the Forbes-st line OF the
Consolidated Company. The runaway car
crashed into another car at The foot OF Soho
Hill. Three persons are reported killed and
seventeen injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07

the coal operators will he asked to meet them IN
an endeavo 10 terminate the strike before IL Is
| fairly undel WAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07

Continued ON fourth page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07

The best possible cure for headache Is Iarrsh'
Seltzer Aperient. Sold everywhere -Advt
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

means remain inviolate. Never
theless, justice should not be hamp-
cred by requiring that twelve men
shall agree to make up a verdict.
It gives too much chance for the
obstinate or corrupt juror to defeat
he ends of justice. Let parties
silsss the right - trial by judge or
jury, as they may choose, and as is
now the law. But there is no good
reason why they should not be as
much bound by the decision of
two-thirds of a jury as by the de-
cision of one man, as is the case
when the judge tries cause.
The Lake Charles American, in
discussing this subject, is Of the
opinion that "the better class of
lawyers unite in condemning jury
trials in civil cases." We think
the change should extend all along
the line, and be made to apply to
criminal cases as well as civil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
The Jury System.

The most needed, and about the
most important change to be made
in the judiciary, should be in the
jury system--trial by jury. There
is no reason in the world why two
or three obstinate, not to say cor
rupt and criminal men, should vi
tiate the verdict Of jury. In or
binary criminal cases of INSIDE
meanor, and in most civil matters,
where two-thirds of a jury OF
twelve men agree, their verdict
should be enforced; and in all
cases, where ten out of twelve men
agree, the verdict should be enforc-
ed, even to the death penalty. Let
this change be instituted by the
constitutional convention, and il
will go further to relieve the courts
and forward justice than all the
other changes proposed. There
will he little need of remodeling
the judiciary if the power of one
or two men to thwart justice is pre-.
vented. The money saved from
such an arrangement would amply
pay to carry ON the present system
and mistrials and new trials would
become thing of the past.
The jury system may be "a relic
of the feudal ages" as contended
by some, but we are not at all In
favor of doing away with it. The
right of trial by jury should by all
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
NO. A..
Fourth Quarterly Conference.


The fourth quarterly conference
/ for the Colfax and Ada circuit was
held at Colfax on Monday, Sept
~, 1897, Rev. V. d. Skipper, pre-
siding, in the chair, and the fol-
lowing members present; Rev. A.
G. Flowers, preacher in charge, W.
L. Richardson, j. II. McNeely, Fl.
G.. Goodwin, and Rev. j. l. 'Hoff-
pauir, visiting minister.
81. G. Goodwin was elected Sec
rotary.
The amount raised during the
quarter for the support of the min
istry was reported to be as follows:
Colfax $50 so, Gray's Greek Sc 90
total 500 so, applied to preacher
in charge.
Amounts raised during the quar-
ter for other purposes were reported
as follows: Foreign missions So,
domestic missions So 90, bishops
fund IS 90, incidental expenses
81 25-total $40 25.
The character of Rev. A. G.
Flowers, rs local preacher, was
passed.
The following stewards were
elected for the ensuing conference
year; Colfax, H. q. GOODWIN, j.
Fl. McNsely, w. L. Richardson
and j. @. Long; Liberty Chapel,
w. F. Logan and j. A. Harvey;
Fish Greek, Jas. Nugent; Gray's
Creek, s. T. Parish; Olive Branch,
Geo. James; Prospect, w. II. Hod-
nett; Nugent, j. M. Nugent.
81. g. GOODWIN was elected re-
cording steward, and j. Fl. McNee-
ly district steward.
The following we're elected Sum-
day school superintendent: III.
G. Goodwin, 8. T. Parish, George
James, J. M. Nugent, w. F. Logan,
James Nugent and w. H. Hodnett.
Colfax was selected as the place
to hold the first quarterly confer
ence in 1893.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

In Difference to the wishes OF q
majority of the citizens of Colfax,
the town council met on last Tues
day and passed an ordinance OF
quarantine as precautionary
measure against yellow fever. We
regard the quarantine as altogether
unnecessary, but as it will serve to
allay the fears of those timid souls
who imagine that yellow fever car
jump two or three hundred miles
and land in our midst unless it il
done, we suppose it is all right
The quarantine does not apply te
citizens residing in Grant parish
who have not lately left theil
homes and been exposed to infec
ton from yellow fever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
Yellow Fever.

There is nothing alarming in the
situation thus far. The first case
of yellow fever in New Orleans
this year appeared Sept. 9th, and
it has been unusually slow in its
spread and Of mild type.
We are indebted to Mr.. B. g.
Dean, mayor of Boyce, for the fol-
lowing official board of health re-
port up to 6 p. m. Sept. Both:
New Orleans-Total cases to date, 213;
total deaths to date, 81; new cases re-
ported for last "a hours, 26; deaths 10
last "a hours, 4.
Mobile Total, 80 cases, IA deaths.
Edwards-220 cases. 16 deaths
Biloxi-155 cases, IL deaths.
Suspicious cases are reported at Hous.
ton and Victoria, Texas.
In 1878 the first case in New Or.
leans occurred May 25th, and the
official record of deaths for that
year was 2 IN May, none in June,
so in July, 974 in August, 1893 in
September, 1044 in October, 80 in
November, and 3 in December
total deaths, 4056.
The report of fever at Harrison.
burg, La, and Beaumont, Texas, il
contradicted, and we do not believe
there is an authentic case of vel.
low fever west of the Mississippi.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

GS-Judicial advertisements mast be paid
for ia adranoe. or they wiU be discontinued
after the first insertion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
OLPH, Paramount, La.
Hardware and Cutlery

Hardware and Cutlery.
shingiing hatchets. Hunts No.2 4
steel axes. Hunts beveled Yankee Il
good hickory axe handles 10c. $50 and q
1O-Quart galvanized buckets 2.
lO-quart wood water pals II
lO.,quart cedar buckets, brass hoops 81
table spoons, good value. four for
tea spoons. good value. six for
boxwood measure rules, each So and
pocket knives, SC. &c. l0c, 12c, 15c. to 5:
table knives, per set Of six, 500 to 1 OF
good raxors, at the low price OF 81
hasp and staples, 10-inch
hooks and eyes. 8iuch
strap hinges. light, 10. Sc, 70, &c and up to II
strap hinges heavy Sc; &c. &c. loo and mp to e e
spring balances. draw Is pounds weight Il
100 assorted copper rivets for u
threespapers Of good tacks for
flee. to u inches long. from 10 to Is
agricultural wrenches, B and 10 inch, Zoe and SC
Tinware and sundries.
5-gallon galvanized tin oil cans Is
5-gallOn plain tin oil cans SC
l:sallon tin oil can lsc. half-gallon oil can Y
tin wash basins from SC TO 1C
galvanized wash basins only Is
graduated quart measures for
block tin rinsing pans from Sc mp to Il
two tin pint cups for
dish Fans, large size. from 25c to 81
coffee drippers 12c, l5c. and IL
covered buckets 50, &c, 1Oc and Il
coffee mills. from 80 to s.
tin clippers from Sc to
lamp chimneys at q bargain. c,ly
brass hand lamps for Il
lamp burners. No. and 2, at So and II
glass stem parlor lamp complete only 81
grass rope per pound
shot by the sack 1H
powder per pound 81
loaded shells per box, IL gauge. $50 and A
empty shells. IL gauge black club y
8 w cartridges. So center fire, per box 3
gun caps. per box. only
Our line of crockery and glassware Is com
pl0t0 and prices are guaranteed To anti.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
District Court.

In addition to the cases publish
ed last week, the district court has
also disposed of the following;
s. G. Dryfous & Go. VS.. Watts &
Mcdowell, Judgment for plaintiffs.
j. v. Bonnette vs.. Walter La
Duke, judgment in favor of defen-
ddnt, reversing the decision of the
lower court, with costs.
j. r. Strong vs.. e. Seiss, judg-
ment in favor of plaintiff, sustain
ing writs sued out, with costs.
Ed. Duncan vs.. st. L. l. Mt. 4
Southern BY Co., suit for $50, 900
damages, bond and appeal for re-
moval to U. s. court granted. APP
peal to State supreme court taken
by attorneys for plaintiff.
James Hathaway, G. w. Griffin
and John Griffin plead guilty to
carrying concealed weapons, and
were each fined $40 and costs.
w. s. Carr and James Pruett
plead guilty to assault and battery
and were each fined $40 and costs
of the prosecution.
Albert Broussard, of Switzer-
land, application.for naturalization
and final decree granted.
Martin Jones, tried by jury last
week and convicted of carrying
concealed weapons, fined $40 and
cost of the prosecution.
susanna Gains, wife, vs.. John w.
Gains, husband, Judgment dissolv-
ing community of property.
j. B. Wilmut vs.. Futrell and Car
nahan, judgment of lower court
reversed and garnishee proceed
ings set aside.
Jack Bokenfohr VS.. G. d. Kemp,
Sheriff, judgment dismissing rule,
and another meeting of creditors
called before John P, Hadnot, no.
tnry. Plaintiff appeals.
Succession of b. F. Brian, final
account homologated.
Ben Turner We. Jno. w. Gains,
judgment for plaintiff.
A. Baldwin va. G. w. Bruce and
others, judgment for $4,000 and
interest and costs in favor of the
plaintiff and against Bruce and
others interested in the Farmer
Union store.
The petit jury for this week was
not used at all, and Judge Machen
dismissed them Monday EVENING":
The business of the court was
about finished Tuesday, but owing
to the grand jury not being ready
to report, his honor had to hold
on until noon Thursday, when they
handed in their report, showing q
total of 156 cases docketed, true
bills in "a cases, A cases no bills
and 81 cases continued.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
A wendsrful Daseovsry.

The last quarter Of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
Browns Iron Bitters II seems to contain
the very elements Of good health, aud neither
man, woman or child can take II without
deriving the greatest benefit. For sale BY
all druggis,s AZ dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

The people of New Orleans seem
TO care very little about the ''baby
epidemic" of yellow fever now pre-
vailing in that city, and are great
deal more concerned about the
country guarantees than anything
else. The st. Charles Theater is
running right along, presenting on
it's stage the big play Humanity"
with cast of rs people characters,
6 horses and 20 fox hounds, and is
advertising for next week the play
of the "New South" The Grand
Opera House isrunning" Boccacio,
and advertises the Bohemian
Girl" for mattinees five times a
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
Plantation Supplies
Colfax High School,


The Trustees Of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure i'm
announcing to the public that the second
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin ON the First Monday Of Septem-
Der, 1b96. No pains will be spared to
make it first-clsss High School.
BATES OF TUITION.
primary Department q % per month
Music, Vocal and Instrumental $50 - -
Incidental fee Is certs per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasona-
BILE terms. Two hotels in town. and sew
crsl private Loerding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them in
and give as fair trial. We are In the
race to stay.
r. 8. CAMERON, President.
H, G. GOODWIN.
Secretary Board Of Trustees.
Colfax, La. July 10, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

Every day Strengthens the belief Of emf
nent physicians that impure blood Il the
cause Of most Of our diseases. Twenty-Five
years ago this theory was used as a basis for
the formula Of Browns Iron Bitters. Tho
remarkable cures effected BY this famous
remedy are sufficient 10 prove the theory
correct. Brown Iron Bitten are sold By
ali drugeists and dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

h di ppya gods
Sc It prices ett
. & Fahmount La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

staple and Fancy Groceries.
best best, t. s:.I 90 ssf barre. s:, barrel
bacon ribbed sides per pound SIC and
silver leaf lard per pound y
tobacco, good Pinch fat plug for B
1912 pounds of navy tobacco going per b at 20
soap, 6rst-class Olive. two l-pound bars for g
coal oil per gallon at 10
good syrup per gallon only =
20 pounds of fancy yellow clarified sugar %
~ pounds OF fancy rice for ~
10 pounds OF splendid coffee only %
Pillar Rock salmon per can -
American sardines So per box or boxes -
sardines in mustard per boz 10
French sardiIes, key opener. hoxes for -
Vienna sausage. x pound can only -
full weight oysters. cans Tor -
canned corn beef. one-pound cane i6
condensed milk, dime and Magnolia, DC and 10
mixed pickles, pint bottles only ~
pine apples. pound cans 10
jams assorted favors. pound cans Is
baking powders. OF and Is OF. SC and ~
matches. one dozen boxes only
coffee extract, Reies' brand, for D
Staple goods subjec to market fluctuations.
Notioos and Dry GoOds
corsets at 25c. Soc 7sc. q 20 and is
combs. 81 to 81 inches. from Sc to IS
good toilet soap, 2 for SC. or dos for 9
thrs three good steel thimblss for S
good tooth brushes from Sc to 10
pipes, good value, So, 1Oc, l5c. &c and q
collar buttons. six for
feather edge braid, four yards for 5
mems tan leather belts at only IS
ball sewing thread 10 per ball or 80 balls 8
two spools of 6-cord thread for 5
$50 brass pins for 3
IA rice shirt buttons for 5
thrice dress buttons only 10
pearl dress buttons, dog. Sc, &c, &c. Sc. and y
safety pins. per dozen
lead pencils. rubber tips. six for
ream 6-pound note paper 10
writing tablets, containing 100 sheets 3
writing tablets. linen. Sc, Sc and 10
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02
slates. largest sizes &c and
olate pencils, per dozen
blight dozen ladies' hairpins for
N iuviaihlo hasrpsna fnr

blight dozen ladies' hairpins for
% invisible hairpins for
Father purses, large sire double sides
silk. sateen 4 watered ribbon So I'd to Is
embroidery, per yard. from 10 to Is
u yds inch wide torchon lace, all colors 20
white butter col yalencien lace, So I'd 10 10
cotton towels. good values. SC to 8
linen towels, good values. &c to 20
Duspenders. Sc pair. 10c, 15c. 20c to 40
mems half hose. per pair, SC, &c, l0c to %
dress goods, setteens per yard 10
percaies &c. calicoes 4hc per I'D to
domestics, per yard. Sc. &c and 2
mas4sss e ts * me- e y, feathers Si to
bleached domestics, SC. &c and
kerchiefs sc to Is
boxing. glasses Sc. Toe, l5c. 25c, and 50
good tubular lanterns only IS
Hats. Shoes and Clothing
hdies' tom boy hats 20c to 20
mems hats from &c to 3 IS
line of shoes complete from S5c to y SO
hdies' all leather button shoe, a bargain %
mems balls or full dress congress 81
{eans pants, per pair, from Soc to l as
Inc Sunday pants I So
men's top shirts 2Oc. sc, SOC, to IS
meme undershirts 20c, sc and IS
mems drilling drawers 80 and IS
mems Jumpers Sc and SO
mems Overaalls Soc and Is
Drugs and Medicine.
turpentine. OF SC, OF &c. I OF 1Oc, 8 on Is
castor OIL |. 3 &C. OF Sc, OF 12c. OF Ie
epson salts and alum per pound
copperas and sulphur per pound
root ginger per pound 20
@r.aparilla. regular 81 size for. IS
4ichnOr's famous antiseptic only IS
Chamberlain's pain balm. 2Oc and 40
TUFTS liver pills. 25c boxes only Ia
Pc W. quinine, per ounce IS
1avoring extracts assor cd, per buttle 10
sweet spirits of Nitro, per bottle 10
paregoric and laudanum, per bottle 10
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-10-02

COME TO SEE US!-

I'VE are leaders in low prices.
BUSH & RANDOLPH, Paramount LA.
nyuad
took advantage of al discount puh judge M themselves
acre dyg tons etc
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-02
MISS BOEGLIS LECTURE.

The unfolding of nations life and
the relation of it through the centu-
ries to its literature and language is
a very interesting u2y, 5 was shown
by Mile. Boegli in her first lecture
yesterday afternoon in the main hall
of the High School building. The
subject was the development of the
French language and beginning of Its
literature, being the first of a course
of six lectures which will trace from
primitive Gaelic, with hints at poetry,
history and drama, to the polished
speech of the present day. The other
six of the twelve alternating with
those just mentioned, will embrace
kindred subjects of the German Ian
guage. Those who give themselves
the pleasure of attending the course
will realize that Mile. Boegl is entire
ly at home in her subject, and there is
"A fascination in hearing directly an in
terested speaker that does not always
attend the same information derived
from books.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-02
THE PARADISE.

The Paradise of the Pacific for Oc-
tober is on hand in good time and it
proves good number as usual. The
illustrations are particularly good.
There is one of Hawaiian fishing
scene taken from the well known iri-
dunn photograph by Davey, which is
very artistic, and another of Jules
Tavernie's monument in Nuuanu Val
ley cemetery, is excellent. The edi--
tor has hit upon happy plan of nam
ing his pictures, an apt quotation IL
Illustrates the subject. Thus for the
fishermen the line is "Our plenteous
streams "A various race supply" while
the picture of Jules Tavernier's monu-
ment bears the words,
Dead he is not, but departed,
For the artist never dies"
Nothing could be more apt of man
whose works will live as long as the
canvas on which they pre minted
holds together.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-02
SLASTIES HIS ABDOMEN WITH \
SHORT SWORD.
Japanese Councillor Recently in 7 is
City Attempts to Commit Suicide in
Tokyo-Cause Unknown.

Under date of september 2, tue Ja-
pan Herald publishes the following
brief item:
"Mr. Alliyama, aged -, Councillor
of the Foreign Office, living at No. 21.
Fukidecho, Nishinokubo, Shioa in To-
kyo, who was dispatched some time
ago to Hawaii on emigration matters,
committed harakiri at about p. M,
yesterday, and is now under treat
ment. The GAUGE of his intended sui
eide is not known. He seems deter
mined tho die and refuses to take any
medicine"
Akiyama arrived in the city on tne
Japanese cruiser Nauiwa last May to
assist Minister Resident Shimamura in
handling the Jap1nese Immigration
matter. He is bright young man Of
considerable experience in diplomatic
work, and he made many friends dur
ing the three months he spent in the
Islands. He was ordered home IN
July, and the impression somehow got
abroad at that time that he had fail
ed to accomplish what was expected
of him by his Government, and hat!
| gone home In Disgrace. At any rate,
prior TO his deplrtura, the matter
had been taken entirely out of his
| hands.
The method by which Akiyama had
sought to take his own life was pc
culiarly Japanese. The harakiri is
committed with short sword carried
| by officers in both 5he army and the
navy and the commoncst method ot
| suicide is for the victim to 1raw the
| sharp blade across his abdomen
Death results in almost every case,
as the intestines are generally sew
cred.
Akiyama had been in the diplomatic
service from youth. Before cCming
here he had acco mplishrd important
missions for his Government in Ion.
don and in the Russian capital. and
! was accounted one of the Shrewdest
legal advisors of the diplomatic ser.
vice. When here he was a guest OF
honor at the banquet rendered 10 Wis
iting Japanese newspaper CORE spond
ents by members of the local press
and made a speech on that occasion
Many friends here will regret 10 hear
of his sad fate.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-02
NOTES FROM JAPAN.
Russia's Policy in the Corean Pininsu.
la-Discovery of Petroleum.

An English sailor, named Thomas
Kennedy, was murdered by Japanese
at Yokohama, September 18th. The
unfortunate man had his skull mash
ed in with IA club.
Marquis Ito has had several confer
ences with the Premier and the Min
ister of Foreign Affairs since his re-
turn from Europe, but there seems to
be no immediate probability of his en-
tering the Cabinet.
Mr.. Speyer, the new Russian Minis
ter to Corea, is following in the foot
steps of his predecessor, Mr.. Waeber.
1t is reported that he is actively me-
gotiating with "A view to contracting
treaty to provide for the engage
ment of Russian officers and men by
the Corean Government. The propos-
ed treaty was approved by the Corean
Minister of Foreign Affairs, but the
Minister of War was strongly oppos-
ed to it, and resigned his portfolio in
consequence. His successor is also
said to be equally antagonistic and so
long as he holds his position. nothing
of practical character can be done.
A very rich petroleum vein has just
been discovered near the upper course
of the Saribetsu river, Hokkaido, by
two aborigines. The petroleum gush-
es out from three places and falls in
to natural basin. The supply is ap-
parently uneXhaustive and the quality
very good. 1t is only necessary to re-
move the sediment to make it ready
for immediate use.
More taxes are to be levied to fill
the hole in the finances of the nation,
and the continuous extra expenses
which the war fever has entailed.
Thirty-three million yen is the def
cheney in the income of the ensuing
year to pay current expenses, to meet
this 100000 is to be put on farming
| land, 100000 on land in cities and in
towns, and some 100000 yen on
| sake.