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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18
An Able Defender.

The adoption of the new constitu-
ton in this State. with the radical
suffrage clause therein. makes it alb
solutely necessary that the Congress-
men from Louisiana should be men
of profound learning and unquestion-
ed legal ability. 1t is certain that
their election under the provisions of
the new constitution, will bring up
one OF the greatest constitutional
questions that Congress has ever been
called upon to settle. The suffrage
clause recently adopted, has already
been declared to be unconstitutional
by Senator'S McEnery and Gallery,
and by a large number of the leading
constitutional LAWYERS in Congress,
and notice has already been served
upon us that thesea Of the first Con-
1ressman elected under the provision
II this constitution will be contested,
and thus will be presented to the
House of Representatives for solution
the most important question that
has been presented since the recon
struction of the Southern States.
The new suffrage clause has no defend.
or in the United States Senate, and it
is therefore all important that We
have able men in the Lower House to
defend the Constitution Of our State
| from assaults Of allfoes or misguided
friends. We do not reflect upon any
of our present Conrressmen. Tor they
are al rood men. but this is a time
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

HrJsdicial Advertisements asst b ped
for IN adranos. or hey wiu b disceatisssi
eftsv the fret Insertion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

Mr.. H. C. Kelsoe, who was burned
out in the late fire at Boyce, has re-
built near his old site, apd has q full
stock on hand again. The finest
brands of wines and WHISTLES, cigars
and tobacco, and all regular saloon
goods kept constantly in stock. He
desires to inform the public that or
ders by mailwill be promptly attend
ed to and satisfactorily filed. In
fact, he is prepared to "fill' anything
that comes along, from pint fash
to the copper-lined two-gallon tank
of an old boOzer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

l was seriously afflicted with q cough
for several years, and last fall had q more
severe cough than ever before. / have
used many remedies without receiving
much relief, and being recommended TO
try q bottle OF Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy, by friend, who, knowing ME
TO Be- : poor widow, gave it TO me, / tried
it. and with the most gratifying results
The first bottle relieved me very much
and the second bottle has absolutely
cured me. l have not hpd a. good health
for twenty years. give this certincete
without solicitation. simply in apprecia-
ton of the gratitude felt for the cure ef-
fected. = Respectfully, Mrs. Mary a.
Beard, Clarence. Ark. For sale by J: H.
McNesly, Collar; Bush 4 Randolph,
Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18
He Has Changed Somewhat.

He Has Changed Somewhat.
On last Monday, Hon. A. w. Stew
art gave notice in the House OF Rep
resentatives that he would introduce
q bill relative to the removal of the
parish seat of Grant from Colfax to
Pollock" From this it appears that
he has changed somewhat since he
was a candidate, q few months ago,
when he wrote the following letter:
PoLLocK. La. January. 20. 1895.
Editor Peoples Demands:
Please allow me sspace IN your pa
per to correct a false report that is
being circulated to side track thepe
pie as to my position in regard to
the court house being moved to Pol
lock.
In the first place / would say that
the people with the exception OF q few
do not want the court house moved
to Pollock for the following reasons:
First. Because Pollock is not near
enough the center of the parish and
would not benefit all the people any
more than it would at COlfax.
In the second place, the burden Of
taxation is so great that the people
can hardly pay it now, and they do
not want to pay any more tax unless
it would benefit them more than the
amount of taxes would be.
! In the third place, very large ma
i0rity of the people are opposed to
its being moved to Pollock, and it an
election was ordered to have it moved
those opposed to it are SO largely in
the majority that it could not bt
carried.
am frank to say, however, that !
| there was railroad running through
the central portion of the parish the
people here would vote to move thu
court house to it.
Now, would ask those that ART
circulating this report to represent
things honest in the sight of all men
work righteousness and speak thu
truth from their hearts. We should
not tear down, but we should strive
to build up our country and this cal
never be done by Misrepresentation
i care not who my opponents ma.
be, all l ask of them is to walk up
rightly and speak the truth, and
they can beat me honestly and fairl.
there is no man any more willing t.
submit than myself. A majority O
the people should and majority Q
them must rule if they ever get thei
rights.
/ shall fight the proposed suffrag
amendment from start to finish; TO
l well know there is rs good men .
the sun ever shined on that woul
lose their right to vote if the sal
amendment was carried Some 9
them are my neighbors, and woul
be recreant to their trust if did no
oppose it with all my soul, mind an
! strength.
The rains Of the government mus
be taken out of the hands OF corpors
, tions and put back in the hands
] the people. Then, and not till the
will the shackels of bondage be brol
en- and liberty shine as the noon da
sun. Yours fraternallys
BY A.W. STEWART.
T.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

If you contemplate purchasing house
hold furniture, by all means send for the
catalogue of the Quaker Valley Manu-
featuring Co., 319 and 32l South Canal
Street, Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complicationa, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters now and than will
keep the liver in perfect order. If the dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow it use. For ale ~
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce
HON. HI. w. OGDEN, as candidate
for reelection to Congress subject to
nomination by the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
JUDGE E. w. SUTHERLIN, Of Do
Soto, as Democratic candidate for
Congress from this district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18
coLFAx GRANT PARISH, La, SATURDAY, JUNE IS 1898.

Spring of 1898!
All Ha! All Ha!
And, in order to meet the ever-in-
creasing demand of his customers
for new and seasonable goods,
G. w. Bolton, f'n Lev.
Has received, and has in transit, a
full and complete stock OF Select
and fine Spring wear, consisting OF
Dry Goods, Clothing, Ladies' and
Mems Hats. Shoes. Etc.
Special Attention.
Has been paid to the needs OF the
trade in quality and prices, and all
goods have been bought at figures
which will enable him to give his
customers splendid bargains.
The Very Lowest Margin
In profit consistent with fair deal
ing placed ON ell goods. His stock
of Groceries, Hardware, Furniture
and Notions il complete and will be
cold lower than ever before.
Tom Padsitt' S Saddles,
To be found at no other house in
town. Buys for Eastern Spinnera
and pays the highest prices in
Cash Paid for Cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-06-18

For Railroad Commissioners.
We are authorized to announce
HON. b. w. MARSTON, of Red River,
as Democratic candidate for rail-
road commissioners from this district.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
FROM SUNRISE AMI SUNSET.

hJh SINhlSE AM SUNSET.
Call Teyas.-Dtar Haphamr,er; 1t has been
sorie time since we last wrote to our happy
band. hut we assure you thar we have rot for
gotten any one of memters, and we a9-
r;'c.tte their kind invitations to corao again.
SrrlnG has come and almost gone already
How swiftly time hies This has been suca
lcTely spring The woods around us have
been covered with such p;ofusion OF Wild
Nlolets and other wild aowcrs. and we have
spent so many happy hours gathering them.
We ere both 10 years old now, Hans and we
are almost the same height too we thought
a. sending Mr.. laI one Of our photos 20 put
on our page, but We promised so many that
when We went to look Tor his We had given
them all eway hut one for mamma and she
wouldn't let that so. We have no school here
now and we cant be together as much as we
formerly We're. foi we live some distance
npnrt, hut | think We enjoy ourselves more
than ever when we do ser each other, be-
cause II Is something OF treat then.
War II all the rage here as we suppose IL
is everywhere. Every one is delighted with
Deweys victory at Manila. His name is now
on the lips of every American. Fame must
certainly be vapor. II is said: Some men
are born great, some achieve greatness, while
some of them have greatness thrust upon
them We can not say to which class our
Mi IONS hero belongs.
Sam Jones held revival meeting in Beau
mort the latter part of last month. There
was an excursion run from Kirhyville 10
beaumont and ! (Sunrise) attended. 1t was
the first time I ever heard the famous evan
gelst. and I formed very favorable opinion
Of him from the lecture he delivered while
there. There was a tabernacle built for the
services to be held under, and II was crowded
TO thu, uttermost. About 5000 people gathered
there to hear the celebrated evangelist.
Now, as we are especially forbidden to write
such long letters. we will close now and prom
time. With love to all, we are two loving
Haps Sunrise and Sunset.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
Mary Cessor.
cHATT1NG WITH EVERYBODY.

Spivey, Texas--Dear Haphammer: VIII you
let me in for while7 will Just peep through
the keyhole and see what Mr.. Hap and all OF
the Haps are doing. ! see n great MANY IN
there. Let me see, who Ia that over there?
] believe It is Kate Baer Here is some one
Coed morning Kate see boy over across
the aisle. Yes, yes, that is Joe Farmer. Joe,
YOU had an interesting dream You ought 10
dream another like that. Luster roster ,no ,,s
were great trees OF Venezuela. Miss Lille
Snowflake. write again. Wilora Long, hav7
YOU forgotten the Haps? =,
I have 1872 new songs and Wi, excn 1.n,a, l,
With any OF the Haps for the words of "Wil'
W., Ne Nv Swsethesrt7" and the answer to
q, and the words of I'm the Shadow ot tie
Pine" Well, Haps. my letter is getting iohs
remain ~ Minnie Grace.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
GUYS SAD DEATH.

Velasco. Texas.--pear Haphammer: When
Fonny hammer, .iuy Fagan reached Velasco.
1t brought sorrow and surprise to the heart of
every member. To describe the grief that
rroyfils among us over this sad affair would
human tongue can utter the feelings OF our
hearts. ncath has forever stiiled the hand
that wrote snoh long and interesting letters to
The lost. His bright communications will
never again appear IN nrint, hut there is one
consolation and that is. we believe he has
departed this life for better one, AS token
OF respect and regret for the loss of one Of
our dearest Happyhamncrs would suggest.
THAT each and every Hap wear black badge
for thirty days. beginning with June |. will
close by extending my sympathy 10 Mr. aud
Mrs. Facen in their sore bereavement Yours
most sincerely, Cornelius Combs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
rnv1No ro WRITE A POEM.

pe,,on Texas--Dear Haphammer; wro,s
awhiie hack and Joined the club, bur couIn
moi r." resist tho temptation 70 write this morn ,
ins. ,.antlv don't feel as well as when II II
s scnfeas ana sunny sumpter Etheredse. am
g,aa Won suggested debete and yolrnteereni
YOUR service for you can get GOOD one 3e,,r II
sanytodv can. You picked nut .good IouIr
TO- mi alas Guy Fagen can not do his part.
II /, yerv sad, indeed about his death we
should all be ready. for we know not r wasn
we will have to go. extend NY ssr na am,
thcsmore to all OF the Haps. for u vow fee'
i've do YOU are very sad over his death
would like to CORRESPOND with some o. tn \.
Hans ejther sex will certainly be glaa II
snr,s ~ Won write to me. Haps, am trying
~ write a pnern. and II succeed will send
Il TO our corner, Come again Joe Earnlsi.
sna.h ston vour debate for you can get an
o'ne' eAN ~ Edgar Smith.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
Little wiJ,ie Mason.

Senator William " Mason always has been
joker. says the Chicago journal. E-en
when a schoolboy he never let chance pass
without having his fun at the expense of
some one else.
When he was a public school pupil the
boys knew as much ABOUT 'cribbing' us they
do now, and II was nothing new tor them 10
conceal needed information on their cuffs or
inside their Watches.
One day when Willie Mason was taking an
examination the kAen-cyet teacher observed
him taking out bis watch every minute OF
two. The pedaeogue grew suspicious. Final
ly he strobe slowly down the aisle and stop
ped In front OF Wilie's desh.
Let me see your watch" he commanded
"All right sir. was the meek reply. rh2
teacher opened the front lid. He looked
somewhat sheeplsh when he read this snsi'
word: Pooled" a
But be was a shrdwd man. lie was not To
be thrown off the scent 50 easily He opened
the back lid. Then he was satisfied. There
he read
Fooled again"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
WY "r' Violet NJ. HoskIns.
p,rdS That puiId Mud Houses.

Birds betray singular taste In the con-
struction of their nests, some OF them be-
ing expert weayers. like our own chippie
bird that builds its nest of hair and down;
others, like the tailor bird of the South.
sew leaves together and make cozy cradles
of the receptacles SO made. Then there are
the plasterer birds. like the barn swallow,
that build their nests chiefly OF mud. Per-
haps the most interesting nest of this sort
Is made by the oven bird OF Buenos Ayres
The accompanying picture shows a female
oven bird and Its nest The peculiar home
of this queer bird is usually foot in dia-
meter. 1t is made of clay, straw and dried
leaves, and its walls are about an inch
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
HAPPY BIRTHnAYs

Moscow. TeAas--Dear Haphnmmer: II has
been a long time since we have written. hut
we have been constant and interested read
ers all the time. The first time we ever
day party, and the 2sth of last month he was
IL and the It'll OF this month Roy was To-
and that day mamma gave us a party In the
afternoon. We invited every child IN town.
and about forty came. and such splendid
time we did have. We wish birthdays would
come more than once year We are prae-
ticng now for children's day, which will be
celebrated at the Methodist church the fourth
Sunday In May. We celebrated at the Bap
fist church In April and everybody said 1t
was just grand. We have one sister. Winnis;
and brother. Glenn, who is years old All
OF us are Haps. Roy and JAKE GoouWlh.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
p,cN1c AND RAIN.

Coimesneil. Texas.--pcar Hapharmer: Here
como again. asking for Ambulance into your
Jolly band Mr.. Hap. will you kindly let me
In. for enjoy listening to the chatter OF the
some Of the Haps write such splendid letters.
and when read them ! do so wish were
endowed with the gift Of good letter writing.
~, me tell Won all about our picnic. Our
sunday schools Joined together. and bright
and early Thursday morning we started out
TO a place about two miles from town with
,rcoas and having jolly good time All the
snvsroan we spent. in fishing. rowing In q boat
and having a good time generally III dinner
=. .an.issesi ~ lots OF everything that was
rco sY 70 eat But just as we finished dinner
What should happen but for Il 70 rain. "a. ana 2
then such hurry ana rush 70 81. r.s,y 8. u.n -
= We could. 1t Isined al aftsrnoon and w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
DUR BOYS AND GIRLS.
letter this week. "o'e ene'r nrs

letter this week 'n''f nrs'
hoss Thornton OF Georgetown saws be
Joined the club last year and has written
carrie SHREDDER of Auter Miss. says h,r
h hi.'nma has 200 little chickens, and a num-
Der of little turkeys ''a''
-, susie. Portland Hap. says the band Of
nihppyhammers has good motto and is dong
great deal of coed.
Stint, Lima Oliard Of Cypress wants TO hear from
Eiia Mahan again. Lima spent few DAYS in
Houston last month -
Lille Burns OF Kenney says her fayorit,
STUDY Is geography She wants her cousin
Hernia to write again.
Isabel SHREDDER Of Auter. Mies, peepsd IN
at Inc Happyhammers this week. she IL q
great admirer of tho club.
Beulah Nest of Lone Star is grieved over
the loss OF her mother, who died In Mafcn.
Beuiah will have the clubs sympathy.
Daisy Cock OF Weimar is added to the list
OF Happyhalnmers. She has been living in
Te'as a year. but her hons is In Alabaii!a.
George New of l.uling says he and his older
brother work thirty acres OF land GeUrg,
says MS mother Is very anxious to hear from
her brother, Lee Haynes, whose Whereabouts
she mas not known for over two years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
HAPPY LITTLE GEORGE.
My pa has went away to war,

MY pa has went away to war,
I'm ac glad as / can be,
For now when run off from school
lie cant git after me.
amt afraid of ma at all,
Whei she gifts cross I run
I'm glad my pa has went to war
Oh, golly, but it's fun!
The boys whose pas have stayed at homo
Amt in my class no more;
They don't stand any show with me,
And, gee, but amt they sore!
Thny dassent talk about the war
When I'm around. today
All they can do is shut their mouths
And hear what I've to say
NV IA has went away to war,
I'm as glad as ] can be-
Ma she cant sprint little bit:
It's a great old snap fer me!
Hone pail be a general
When he comes home again
Cause when another war breaks out
III be colonel, then.
Cleveland Leader
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22

I'd ruther fish EN- cat. guess
Gu on , fishn'. sonny. yes;
Fore breakfast, thougb--wfat luck had
Say boy, yer cant outfihh yer dad
An ] says. then. We'll | guess not
But | Jest think I'll try lot.
Well. then, 10 to he'd right smart
To wake up fer an early start:
An oh what dreams have that night!
fish an Ash. an every bite
Brings up a while. until nv Atring
OF fish Is Just the longest thing!
An then get a railroad train
To haul them fish back home again.
Sometimes dream OF ketchin' tons
OF gingerbread aud kugnr buns,
FIR fshn' from a slippery bInk
OF 'insses candy by tank
M iemonnde: an SO. y ling, ss
dream ketch Jest evar, thing.
An then IA wakes me up with, Say,
It's o'clock mo fish today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
OBJECTIONS ANSWERED.

Monserrate. Texas.--Dear Haphammer:. AS
I haze not writtel in so long time, hope
that am not forgotten by the ilaps, hut Tor
oar I have passed out OF the recollection of
SOME | will once more let myself be heard
frorn so that you may knew | am still one
OF the band. My school closed about month
ago and am now staying out in the country
with grandma and grandpa, which like much
better than in the city. Grandpa takes The
Post and am always very snxious tn be the
first one to get 1t out of the office, so that !
can read the Happyhanuner pag&to grandma.
| will answer Ruby Smiths questions.
who was STYLED The Rock of Chicka-
mauxa?'" Thomas
Who was Mad Anthony? General
Wayne.
What Confederate general was killed In the
battle of Shloh?" Albert Sidney Johnston
at characteristics" Stonewali Jackson.
Minnie Worthing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
crry,s DEATH A SHOCK.

Crockett Texas.-Dear Haphammev: ! was
glad to get The Post yesterday 70 get to read
tho Hats' page. but was shocked to see at
the headirg OF one Of the articles, The Death
of Guy Fagen" can sympathize with Guys
parents, for ! know how II is to lose one OF
the family My father. mother and one broth
or are dead Weep not, dear parents, for
your son has gone to the land where sorrow,
trouble or death comes no more. Serve God,
and at the final judgment day meet your son
In heaven.
Til, Haps lost one of the best members they
had when they lost Guy Faeen.
Mr.. Hap, when are you Gcins to have an
other contest7 think the most interesuns
contest would be- What is the most useful
animal to mankindy Sunset Woods, I would
like tic correspond with you, but want you
to write first. Your true Hap.
Mary Cessor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
A SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

Colmosnel, Texas,-Dear Haphammer. As
have not written to The Post lately. | con-
cludod to write. sec the Haps are increasing
In numbers. Well, 1Iaps, what do you think
] think Dewey Is great man. Well, we
had little Sunday school picnic last Thurs
day and It was enjoyable till big rain came
M and We were all wet when We got home.
We have real nice little Methodist Sunday
school now. Mrs. T. H. NoyaN is riy
teacher and we all love our superintendent.
Mr.. Fcrd We are now preparing for chill
drcn's day, which will be the fourth Sunday
II this month. Wa are going 10 have reeita
items and songs and have a Part in IT. am
goiI,g to speak piece anu then we are going
to sing. Your friend.
Maggie button.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
A TRIBUTE TO GUY.

Houston, Texas Dear Hal hammer: Hars,
cant tell how sad ! felt when read the
announcement Of our dear Guys awful death.
was so shocked ] could scarcely believe my
eyes for several minutes. oh. how sad, In
Guy death we have lost one OF our brightest,
most interesting members. No ono could have
realized at once that Guy Fagen WIS gen
eFal ieyorite. ] have never read the page
onre that Guys name was not mentioned sew
erai times. Isn't It sad that surh bright
NE should be cut of so soon? extend my
heartfelt sympathy to Mira FaEcn and fam
u, theirs is indeed n great loss. Sumptcr
Etheiedse. know every Hap will regret that
Guy Is not here to accept year proposition
the debate would have been change and a
treat for us all.
TULIP and Iris, we are always glad 20 well
come such sweet flowers as you two among us.
Como often With love for you ALL will say
good bye. Your friend, Sunset Wood
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
One. two. three,


How is that? shall never forget the day
at tho park.
Day before yesterday every one was out In
lawn dresses. hut today we are wearing fuirs,
We are having what Texans call 'northor,'
hut they don't have such things here. at least
not by that name.
Just three weeks more, and then vacation,
Tlaps, aren't you elad7 | am ] am afraid
do not like to study very well. I am always
ready for holiday.
How many of the Haps are going 10 war;
great many Chattanooga boys enlisted two
or three weeks ago. | hope every hoy | know
will enlist. | wish was boy, so ] could
enlist, too. But being girl | am doomed
to stay at home
Well this letter Is long enough to make M
for ali the times have Intended to write.
Love to Mr.. Haphammer and all OF tho Hapa
from far away Hap,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22

When the sun shines In the spring.
Ard thtD. when chilly autumn comes
And the Winds Of 8lnter blow.
Why does 1t stand out there. all bare.
In the frost and Eicet aud snow7"
"Mise Nature has arranged 1t thus"
] told thc little one.
81 DO iuftllng leaves can only I've
Beneath smiling sun
the tree that. in the summer time,
Makes shady bowers for you
Nj st have It's rest. therefore 1t stands
Asleep the winter through"
She sat In silence for awhile
And gazed far into snare.
Ard iineg OF thought and trouble camo
To mar her childish face;
And 20. NJ last abe turned and said:
I'm sorry fer the tree,
And glad that Nature wasn't left
To fix things up for neH'