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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21
The Louisiana legislature convened
last Monday, and has got down to
regular business about this time.
Incorporate Abuse.
IDaily States.

tDdiiy Stdtoc.I
Extravaganza is the vice of adverse
criticism, especially in politics. The
convention, now clos
ing up it's work in this city, has not
met with the expectations of the peo-
pie; that is true. Many Democratic
papers have pointed out and criticiz-
ed it's shortcomings, in some in
stances with great severity, amount
ing to positive and incorporate
abuse. The Democratic press, as a
general thing, is ever ready to criti-
cize the wrong-doings of their own
party. In this crisis they have can
didly acknowledged the errors OF their
party in the past twenty years or
more; and as above stated they have
not been slow to point out the mis-
takes of this convention, which is es-
sentially a Democratic body. But
the Republicans and Populists, in
stead OF approaching and properly
estimating the real value OF these
Democratic criticisms, viciously con-
strue them into allegations OF Demo
cratic incompetency and corruption,
and, taking them as Republican and
communistic texts, are rushing into
the widest and craziest abuse and
denunciation of both the party and
it's convention.
The convention may not have beer
in every respect a success; candldiy
we believe it has not; but it it hat
been fifty times more censurable thar
it is, Democratic papers and public
men would do infinitely more TO-
good government, for free institu
tions and public morality in defend
| ing the whole business than by &C
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21
War News.

Nothing definite has been heard OF the
Spanish feet since it come into the Car
ribbean sea, but decisive and terrible
battle is looked for hourly.
1t is thought the Oregon, Nictheroy
Marietta are now in safe waters. but
nothing is known rs to their where
abouts. The government has establish
ed strict Geographic censorship and
will not make public the movements OF
the navy or army during the present
crisis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21
For Railroad Commissioner.

Capt. B. W. Marston is announced
as a candidate for railroad commits
sioner for this district. He is well
known to the people of the Red river
valley as a man of extensive affairs
and experience, and is most favorably
regarded by our shippers for the
great benefit he has been to them in
the matter of reducing freights. Ii
there is any one thing the Captain is
noted for it is his devotion to princi-
pie and answering integrity, which
will make him an even-handed dispen-
ser of justice in the office OF commits
sioner. He has already had consid-
cradle experience with freight tariffs
in his war with the Red river pool
line, which ought to serve him to
purpose as an umpire in such matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21
Rock Bottom Figures.
Colfax High School.


The Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure i'll
announcing to the public that the second
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin on the First Monday of Septeln-
her. la06. No pains will be spared to
make it u frst-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Depart.ment 81 20 20 per month
r'1ls;ato I. 90 :.
Music, Vocal and Instrumental 8 so ''
Incidental fee Is ce! Is per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasona-
ble terms. Two hotels in town. and sew
eral private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them in
aud give MS a fair trial. We are in the
race to stay.
RS. CAMERON, President.
Fl, G. GOODWIN,
Secretary Board of Trustees.
Colfax, la, July 10, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

Gladstone is Dead.

Hon. William Ewart Gladstone, the
prandest character of the nineteenth
century, breathed his last at the hour OF
a. m. on Thursday, May 10, 1898. He
was born Dec. %, 1909, and was SO years,
4 months and 90 days old when he died.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of weak
ness. and the glow of health comes TO- the
pallid check when this wonderful remedy is
taken. For sickly children or overworked
men it has no equal. No home should be
without Browns Iron Bitters. For sale by
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21
p,..,.., 81 Inc BIood and Nerves.

No Que need suffer with neuralgis. This
disease Is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease Of
the blood, nerves and stomach. chronic or
otherwise, saccumbs to Browns Iron Bit
tiers. Known and uaei for nearly quarter
of century. it stands to-day foremost among
our most valued remedies. For sale by
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

in q way to help others a. we have seee."
DR.. Miles, Remedies are sold by all drug
gists under positive guarantee. hrst oossts
benefits or money refunded. BOOK On
Heart and Nerves sent free to all spplicanss.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkharts Ind
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

rc-Jaaiciaf advertisements mast be paid
fer IN adraace or they wiH be discontinued
otter The first insertion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

MIR. MURRAY, engineer for Rect d
Nv Rountree Mercantile Co.. Spring.
field. Mo-, writes: II suffered from
dyspepsia. was unable to eat anything with.
out severe distress. Treated by several
physicians without benefit, became almost
q physical wreck and unable TO attend TO
my work. took DR.. Miles, Restorative
Nervine and in six weeks / was we'll NY
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

wife had q severe at
tack Of La Grippe
which brought on
troubles peculiar 10
her sex. The Restor-
alive Nervine 10 tho
only thing that has
helped her. We both
hone you win use this
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

ARTICLE 6--DIscIPIINE AND AUTHORITY.
In all matters OF discipline and govern
ment in the Colfax High School and Col
lege, where questions may arise touching
the authority of principal and teachers
in the control OF pupils, the trustees
shall be called upon and have authority
TO decide the same, wherever the teach
er's authority is questioned.
ARTICLE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Trustees shall have the authority
to adopt and enforce all bylaws, rules
and regulations that they may think nee
essary to MAINTAIN order and correct de-
pertinent in the school.
ARTICLE S-CHARTER MEMBERS, ETC.
This charter shall have effect as soon
as approved and adopted by a majority
of the legal white voters of the Colfax
school district. as designated in article 3,
and is to stand in lieu and instead OF the
former charter of the Colfax High School,
which it supercedes; and the following
are hereby named as the first board OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29
ChesneY-RoYd.

The marriage of Miss Lillian Irene
Boyd and Mr.. Erasmus Columbus
ming at the Second United Presbyterian
church, Rev. w. r. Cox officiating The
wedding march was played by Miss
Pet Chesney, sister of the. groom.
Buckmaster. She wore a gown of
white mousseline de sole over white
silk and carried pink roses. Mr..
Thomas Boyd was the groomsman.
Six little girls in fluffy white swiss
gowns acted as ribbon girls. They
were: Helen Morrow, Willaben Cox,
Nellie White, Edna Dickey, Ethel r.
win. and Pearl Grote.
The flower girls were Percy Mont
gomery and Bessie Morrow, in pretty
white gowns.
Little John Walton Cowan preceded
the bridal party, carrying the ring on
a white satin pillow.
The brides gown was of handsome
white silk velour trimmed with pearl
ruff1es. She wore a veil caught up
with orange blossoms and carried
brides roses.
The ushers were Mr.. Jack Tasker
and Mr.. Ed. Clark. The church was
beautifully decorated with palms, lilies,
and pOtted plants. The bridal party
stood under an arch of lilies and palms
with their monogram in the center,
made of bridal roses and Smilax.
Rev. and Mrs. Cox presented the
bride with the marriage seal in white
and gold and the groom with a bible.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the brides pa
rents on Taylor street. Those who as
sisted were Mrs. Frank Roebuck Miss
Jessie Ransdall, Miss DOllie thinner
man and Miss Hettie Thompson. Miss
Annabel King and Miss Ethel Cox pre-
sided at the punch bowl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chesney have gone to
housekeeping at 1O1S Fillmore street,
and will be at home to their friends
after May 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29

nxed bayonets with orders to allow no
one 10 enter and to allow none of the com
VINO assisted the guardsmen and it was
with olH1culty they kept those anxious to
The crowd on the sidewalk spied one of
n tne III comrades who had gained entrance
70 the building and was sitting in the win
How did you get up there?'' cried some
oh, there's tricks in all trades" re-
piled the lucky man on the inside
MAJOR Graham, the recruiting officer said
port about the National Guard being os-
trac1sed is false and it will not be done by
me- | shall see that the members of the
guard have the first opportunity to en-
list After the members of the guard
have been examined [ shall look over 9th
ers who desire to enlist and those whom I
dhlnk VIII pass I will send in to the medi-
and shall follow the same ruIes "oinorro"
ASST. ADJ: Boyd arrived and wanted adj
knocked on the door, he knocked dhi again i9
but to no avail Then he pounded but he
dld not get IN until he gave the counter
sign, w aShlngton at Valley Forge" then
lost from view.
Time hung heavy on the members of the
guard assembled in the hall and amuse-
ment must be had. as the ones who had
holes they We're Immediately seized by
their comrades and bounced by being
of course in good nature. Then some one
SAID Book, an abbreViatiOn for book
peer ana tnere was rush for the door
but the guards would allow no one to pass
and the rushers were driven back to the
hall. Who said Book" cried one and
from then on the rallying cry was "bock."
Most of those who went in to be exam
ined came out smiling but few who were
rejected came out with sorrowful coun-
tenances and reported some defect, which,
however, was unnoticeable to the by
ISLANDERS.
That's all right said Major Boyd.
when the second call comes everyone can
go, that was the way it was in the civil
war. 1t got at the last that it did not
arms man had. You may all get a
chance to go yet. There is one thing l
want to say and that is that company NJ
has always treated The governor right
and all companies that do that will be
treated right by him.
Besides company NJ the only company
that reported en- masse this morning for
examinat ton was Capt. Petersons COM
pany, the others having given up the fight.
They will not give up their organization
and may get a chance later II.
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RECRUITS ACCEPTED.
Names of the Fortunate Ones Enlist
ed in Topeka

The recruiting board passed So out of
the Y men of company M" who pre-
scented themselves this morning for en-
hstment, IA being rejected on account
of physical defects. The. following are
those who passed: Capt. J. E. Tow
ers, Lieut.. Frank J. Frank, Lieut.. E. E.
Huddleson, First Sergt. j. ]. Deeming
Second Sergeant ]. W. Kershner. Third
Sergeant ]. c. Spendlove. First Cor
poral E. A. Bailey. Second Corporal J.
b. Haskell, First Trumpeter o. T. Tay-
lor, Second Trumpeter o. L. Mcintosh
Privates-A. w. Snaps, Chas r.
Ramsey, ]. ]. johnson, r. Slater W.
L. Sherburn, F. o. BOckfelt, NJ. O. Will
kerson, Ed A. Rethemeyer, Charles Pc
tiers, c. E. Sharon, c. E. Hetrick, H
Jones, G. w. Turner, John J. Humbert,
c. d. Rouns. H. H. Banks, T. H. SUIT
ton, Walter E. French, c. W.-Marsh
H. w Turner, Frank A. Smith, Milo
L. Lamont, E. G.. Jones, A. l.. Dooley,
r. D. Maxwell, Elmer Montgomery, T.
L. Brainard, ]. D. Lehey, E. S. Barrett,
E. Willis, F. A. Long, Geo. H. Helmig,
Edward Banks, F. G.. Ross. G. w. Lem
ley, c. r. Mcdowell, Ira NJ. Pain, H. D.
Mckinney, Arthur Weeks, E. L. Pink
erton, Harry Majors, Geo. A. Schu-
mocker, F. NJ. Pribble, Art, Long, F. L.
Francis, c. o. Waters, Charles Delano
Rouner.
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal.
Chicago, April %.


Influenced today by an opening decline
of Ia Sd at Liverpool, wheat opened veal
in Chicago. Spot wheat was quoted Id
higher in the English market and partial
ly offset the decline in futures. Domestic
news was rather bearish, favorable as to
weather and receipts the latter amounting
to $50 compared with 312 year ago. Chi
cago received 1877 cars against only four
last year. Northwestern markets declined
214@3c at the start and discouraged local
holders. On the opening dip,shorts bought
enough to rally the market &c from the
bottom but when this demand was salts
fed, the market eased off and fiuctuated
repeatedly over range of Ac. July OPEN
ed 24Q1A cents lower at 93A@%, advanced
to 941k, declined to 93126as, rallied to 931s,
broke to 931a, and f1uctuated between that
and 9334. May opened 112G2 cents lower at
81. 201h@121 and declined to S1-20. Argen-
tine shipments for the week were reported
at one million bushels
Corn was dull and easy. There was lit
tie to influence trade outside the course of
wheat. July opened 1aM34c lower at 34@
34A, advanced to 343s, easing off to 341s.
Oats We're dull and slightly lower with
wheat. July opened &c lower at 251s. Rail
lied to 253s, holding steady at 25A.
Provisions ruled moderately active at
small declines, due to lower hog receipts.
The trade was featureless. July pork
started 121a6221a cents lower at 81. 100
IL 20; rallied to $11271a to 81. 80. reacting to
S11.25 July lard opened IL cents lower at
S5.571A@56O and advanced to $50. July
ribs opened ; cents lower at $5.4212, railing
to $5.4712@5.50.
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SOCIETY NEWS.

library hall was we'll filled Thursday
afternoon with interested CLUB women
of Topeka and the surrounding towns
the occasion being an address by Mrs
Sarah E. Platt, president of the Wo-
mans club of Denver, to the City Fed
Grafton of Topeka.
The stage of Library hall was abloOm
with pink and lavender blossoms tied
with ribbons of the same hue; pink and
lavender are the cOlors of the Fedora
ton.
Mrs Byington of LeavenwOrth, Mrs.
Laura E. ScammOn of Kansas City,
Mrs Waterman Stone of Lawrence,
Mrs. J. c. McClintock and Mrs. Mar
garet Hill McCarter who occupied seats
on the stage.
The meeting was opened by delight
full piano solo by Mrs. Harry Ia lsl1er;
after which Mrs. McCarter introduced
Mrs. Platt to the audience in her usual
bright and gracious manner
Mrs. Platt is a woman of strong per
Sonality; she was attired in pretty
gown of black and white striped silk
and modish little black hat. She
spoke with an ease and assurance that
made it a delight to listen to her she
expressed herself as Mortified at being
called a lecturer, for she did not lee
ture, she only talked
Mrs. PIatt appealed to every woman
present when she said that she did not
come to Kansas with any Interested OF
selfish motives but because she loved
Kansas women and wanted to know
new woman, she said: In fact, there
is no new woman. Women, and men
too. are the same that they ever were
and it is only the club that is new" So
she took for her subject THE Old Wo-
man and the New Club" and if some of
the non-believers in wOmen's clubs
could have heard her they would have
been converted at once. As it was, by
her earnest, sensible talk, she stirred
into life in the heart of every woman
present, a higher ideal of woman's club
work.
Mrs. Plat is the originator and presi-
dent of the WOman's club in Denver,
which is doing such wonderful work.
The club is composed of a number of
smaller clubs and started four years
ago with 125 members and it now num-
bers S75. She frankly admitted that the
department club is her hobby and that
she was delighted to have an opportu-
nifty to talk about it.
The club has six departments: sci
ence, philosophy. music, philanthropy,
reform, art and literature and civil ser
vice, and each department has a work
of its own.
Mrs. Platt strongly advocates thor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29
Chicago Livestock Market.

Chicago, April %.
SHEEP-Market steady. Native sheep,
SO. 25Q460; westerns $3SOd4-50; lambs $4,000
HOGs-Receipts. $1,000. Left over. 900.
mixed 50. 80a4 O21a; heavy $3.80@4O719; rough
So. SOG3.90
CattIe-Receipts, 1900. Steady. Beeves.
$4.OOG52O; cows and heifers, $2.25Q460.
Texas steers, So. 75Q4.50; stockers and feed
ers, So. 70d4.75.
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000.
Official yesterday.
HOGS Receipts, 36322: shipments, 1852
CATTLE-Receipts, 9,1S5; shipments, g.
sHEEP-Receipts. 1910; shipments, g.
1885,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29
NEW Jews for NEW
MODEL * TOpekas Economical People q MODEL
Dry Goods Department.
-SPEclALS FOR SATURDAY.
NEW
MODEL

Child's calico short Dress trimmed
in feather stitched braid. each. 20c
Ladies ready made bingham
Infants cashmere long CloakS,
embroidered capes, cream and tan,
0aCn oSC
Ladies' black Saline Under Skirts,
four inch ruffle, full sweep, each SIC
We have secured the exclusive
right for Topeka for the sale of the
"RELIANCE" WRAPPERS. These
garments are made with patent cor
set Innings, which no other makers
have or can use. This lining insures
a perfect fit-must be seen to be ap-
preciated. Made up in light percale,
tucked yoke front and back, Shout
der reveres, trimmed in fancy braids
each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Soc
Ladies' Iaundried white Lawn
Aprons, each. ...--....--- roc
ChiId's fancy Sun Parasols, ca 15c
New Carpets, new Mattings, new
Oilcloths. new Linoleums.
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Ranges of Prices.

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stock, ITO West Sixth ave-, Topeka,
Chicago. April %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29
Market Gossip.

FURNISHED by the w. A Michael Con
mission Co, Brokers in Grain, Provision
and Stock, ITO West Sixth ave-, Topeka
Kan.
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Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co.. Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stock, ITO West Sixth ave-, Topeka,
Kan.
Receipts of hogs: Chicago, p, 600; Kansas
City Il. 600; Omaha. 5000
Chicago: Receipts of wheat, 1874 cars,
grade los; corn, 467 cars, grade IA; oats,
81 cars, grade 66.
New York: Relief in early triumph
for the United States in its contest with
Spain is now distinct factor in the spec
ulation to be reckoned with. 1t has been
at the bottom of the strength of the stock
market this week preventing sales by
holders and facilitating the work of bull
manipulations. The successful opera tons
of the American fleet a MatanzaS nave
greatly strengthened this feeling of con-
fidence as to the outcome of the war
There are some operators who look for the
early collapse of Spanish opposition not
only through the successes OF American
arms but under the weight of national
bankruptcy. The expenses of the war
have not begun to be felt by the United
States but they are already crushing the
Spanish people. The premium on gold at
Madrid has materially advanced this
week and renewed weakness appearing in
Spanish national securities although no
decided change has occurred in the local
money market the result of Cages secret
visit to New York has been reasSuring.
There is a confident belief among the
bankers that the government IN borrow
ing from people will adopt such methods
as will insure a minimum of disturbance
in financial circles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29

Mems handsome, strictly pure
wool cashmere Suits. made up in
the latest style sacks, elegantly
trimmed, fine fitting, a large as
sortmtnt of patterns, light or dark.
You pay $1,000 for these anywhere
in town
New Models Price, ST. so
We will give you, tomorrow,
specially good value in Mems all
wool cashmere Suit, medium shade
brown, very neat, we'll lined, good
filter
New Models Price, $495
See those elegant imported Eng
lish worsteds, fancy mixtures and
small checks, equal in value in ev-
cry respect to tailor made. made up
in the latest up to date fashion. You
pay $500 to $1,000 for them on the
avenue
New Models Price, SASS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29
New York Money Market.

New 7 Ork, ApTlI
MONEY-Money on call nominally 11zQ
215 per cent Mercantile paper 6Q7 per cent.
Sterling exchange heavy with 18th o actual bus
mand and at 81. 81d4.S1 for 60 days: posted
rates 81. S114@4.S2 and s4.S5@4S5 CONNER
cial bills 81. SO0$4. SO1a.
Bar silver 567s; Mexican dollars, 45A
BONDS-Government bonds strong. New
As registered, HTS; coupon, 119; As, 106;
coupon 1O7: IS, 95; 5s registered 1922; cou-
pom 11Oh; Pacific IS of '99, 1922.
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ough business training for girls and she
suggests that the Federation work with
that end in view, to establish a chair
of business training for girls in our
Kansas colleges. She was a little bit
afraid that this would sound new wo-
manish,' but it was the only new wo-
manish'' idea she would plead guilty
to entertaining.
After the address an informal recep-
ton was held and nearly every one had
the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Platt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29

MISCELLANEOUS SALE-The best place
20 go Saturday afternoon, will be to at
tend the big lot sale in Martin & Dennis
addition; you can buy home at your own
HENDERSON, WOOD & co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-29

All Silk, Satin and eros Grain
Ribbons, black and all colors. These
prices for Saturday only:
No. 5, per yard ..'............... &c
No. Z per yard ....:... &c
No. 9 per yard Observation-Disclosures. Sc
No. II per yard .. &c
No. 16 per yard Observation-Disclosures. lie
No. % per yard 13c
Picot edge Baby Ribbon, all silk,
black and all colorS, per yard. SOC
Shirred Silk, all colors, for fronts
Gold filed Waist Pins, five diff
and yokeS of dress, per yard. SOC
ferent styles, per pair sc
Jeweled Hat Pins, each. sc
Valenciennes Lace Edging, per
dozen yards. ................. 1Oc up.
Infants white lawn lace trimmed
caps, eacn. sc
Ladies' Summer Corsets, sizes IS
to 80, each. Observation-Disclosures. 23c
Child's Iaundried Sailor Suits, per-
Gale, satin trimmed. ..-........ $1.19