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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Shall We Build a College?

This question has been agitating
the people of Colfax for long time.
We say yes. The new constitution
(article 1922 authorizes the people of
"any parish, municipal corporation,
ward, or school district" to levy a
a special tax on themselves to erect
school buildings, etc. What say the
people of ward one to tax for this
purpose? The people of Colfax want
a good school building, the people of
Fairmount wantagood school build
ing, and the colored people want one
about the center of the ward. Let
ward one set the example, and we be-
lieve it will not be long before all the
wards OF the parish will follow the
worthy lead of Colfax ward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Lost Tribes of Israel.

A meeting was held in Chicago on
July 18th of persons interested in es-
tablishing the identity of the Anglo
Saxons with the house of Israel, or
'sthe ten lost tribes" held in the
Young Mems Christian Association
parlors, an Anglo-Israel Association
was organized. The object of the as
sociationis to spread the truth of the
claimed identity with the chosen peo-
pie. 1t will be the purpose Of the or
ganization to hold meetings at regu-
lar intervals, when papers will be read
upon the theme, discussions had
thereon, questions answered and lit
erature distributed. The fact that
England and the United States bear
all the marks by which the kingdom
OF Israel was to be identified in these
latter days, and that the people are
accomplishing the especial mission of
this people, has been a source of won
der to many Bible students. A tenn
porary organization was effected, with
George E. English as chairman, and
George Kerr as secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

After all, the Spanish race has
endured longer, perhaps, than any
race in history. Neither Grecian
nor Roman empire had five hundred
years of vitality. Certainly, nei-
Their empire conquered so much Of
the earth surface nor so many peo-
pie. Had Spain advanced into At
RIGA as fast as she abandoned the
Americas, she would to-day have
been the richest and most powerful
nation on earth. A nation of con-
quest, she left to other nations the
conquest of the only territory on
earth they can probably hold for
ever, Africa. 1t is evident that un-
less the Spanish recoup vitality by
intermarriage, they will not be long
in becoming dead race.-Iberia
South.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
NO. 49,.

defeat at the hands of it's enemies, as
in some of the n.ighboring parishes.
The publications. that fitted him so
prominently for member of the con-
situtional convention, for the State
Senate, as a successful member OF
the bar and judge of the Court OF
Appeals, matured by experience into
broad philosophy will serve him in
the American Congress.
In every walk of life, as a citizen,
as servant of the people, he has
been true to every trust, able, manly,
and courageous in the discharge OF the
work assigned to him. And the peo-
pie Of DeSoto parish, who took him
of the farm and educated him, who
have trusted and bonored him so
much, will honor him vet the more by
giving him their undivided support
for the office they have invited him
to aspire to with approximate una
nimity.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

The Shooting of jesse Bennett.
POLLOCK La, August g 1898.

The Shooting of jesse Bennett.
POLLOCK, La. August 2, 1893.
Editor CoTor Chronicle:
Your informant in the last issue of
your paper, relative to the shooting
of Jesse Bennett, made several grave
mistakes. The shooting occurred at
10:45 a. m. on Sunday, July oath,
near the 23-mile board on the Clai-
borne road, Twas present and saw
the whole affair, and SO did my son
Robert. The pistol was lying at the
front end next to the dash board in
DR.. Bonnette's buggy mot in a box. J
] was chasing horse thieves. The doe
tor took hold of the pistol, large
and long Colts, by the barrel near
the muzzle, and raised the muzzle to
hand the pistol to me, to take on the
chase, when the thing went off, the
load passing just under DR.. Bonnett's
chin, and, striking his brother Jesse
just under the left arm, and came out
through the shoulder blade.
While the wound was painful, it has
never been considered dangerous since
first examined. 1t was purely acct
dental. What caused the pistol to
go of is a mystery to me. There was
nothing to catch either the hammer
or the trigger The pistol must have
been cooked. Jesse has been visiting
all over town and out of town ever
since the 28th, and his wounds are
doing well. w. P. GUYNEs.
The following item, which appeared
last week, contains the mistakes re-
ferred to above, viz:
DR.. J.V. Bonnette, of Pollock, acct
dentally shot his brother Jesse on
Wednesday, inficting a painful and
dangerous wound in the shoulder and
arm. In trying toget his pistol from
a box in his buggy the doctor explo-
ded it in some accidental way.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

The Ladrone islands, which were
taken possession of by the Ameri-
can feet when en- route to Manila,
are a group of islands, about twen-
ty In number, north of the Caro-
lines, in the North Pacific Ocean.
They have an area of Alb square
miles, and a population of about
10000. The islands, which are of
volcanic formation, are represent
ed to be salubrious and we'll water
ed, producing tropical fruits in
perfection, and sugar, rice, tobacco,
cotton and indigo. Guahan, the
principal island, has good forti-
fed harbor, and would make de-
sirable coaling station.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

During the hot weather last summer
/ had severe attack of cholera morbus.
uecessitating my leaving my business, -
says Mr.. G. A. Hare, Of Hare Bros, Fin
castle, Ohio. "After taking two or three
doses of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy was completely
relieved aud in few hours was able to
resume my work in the store. / sincere
ly recommend it to any one afflicted with
stomach or bowel trouble" For sale By
J. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Randolph,
Earmount, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Look Out, Deer Hunters.
lNstchitoches Enterprise. !

The last legislature passed a sweep
ing and stringent game law, and one
which is uniform throughout the
State. Wehavenot seen the law, but
Senator Trichel informs us that it
prohibits, under heavy penalties, the
hunting OF deer before the first of No
vember, and after the first of Decem-
Der, of each year. We sinserely hope
that this law will be rigidly enforced,
and we suggest to the sportsmen of
the State the necessity of organizing
game protective associations, as a
means of prosecuting persons charg-
ed. with the violation of the law.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

About one month ago my child. which
is fifteen months old, had an attack Of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting.
gave it such remidies as are usually given
in such cases, but as nothing gave relief,
we sent for physician and it was under
his care for week. At this time the child
had been sick for about ten days and
was having about twenty-five operations
OF the bowels every twelve hours, and we
were convinced that unles, it soon OBJ
gained relief it would not live. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was recommended, and decid-
ed to try it. l soon noticed a change
for the better; by it's continued use
complete c..re was brought about and it
is now perfectly healthy.-C. L. Boggs,
Stumptown; Gilmer Co., w. Va. For
sale by J. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush 4
Randolph Falrmont
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters now and then will
keep the liver in perfect order. If the dis.
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure IL permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow its use. For sale BY
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

II have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in my family for years and al
ways with good results" says Mr.. w. b.
Cooper, of Ell Rio, Cal. "For small chill
dren we find it especially effective" For
sale by j. II. McNeely, Colfax; Bush g.
Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Uncle Sam grimly enters an item
of 81 10000 per day (the average
expense of the war against the
Dons, which added to the price of
the Maine disaster ($50,000,00
will in a final adjustment send the
PHILIPPINES and Porto Rico to the
block without the benefit of APP
praisment.-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Grant parish has the distinction OF
having entertained thirty six Nor
mon elders, that number being pres
ent at the Summefield Tabernacle,
four miles north of Colfax, on Sunday
last, and the occasion being their an
nual State conference.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Furniture from Factory to Fire
side.

Being the only extensive manufactur-
ers of furniture in the world selling di-
rect from maker to user, we save our
customers the enormous expenses and
profits If the jobbers and retailers. Send
for catalogue A, showing our full line of
Household Furnituture, at 20 to so per
cent under retail value.
QUAKER VALLEY MANUFACTURING Co.,
319 and 321 S Canal St., Chicago
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
The Best Remedy for Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias, a we'll known stock
dealer Of Pulaski, KY. says: AFTER
suffering for over week with fux, and
my phsician having failed to relieve me,
l was advised to try Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and havethe pleasure of stating that the
half of one bottle cured me-" For sale
by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush Ran
dolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
For Railroad Commissioners

We are authorized to announce Mr..
b. G. DEAN, as candidate for Rail-
road Commissioner, Third District of
Louisiana, subject to nomination by
the Democratic convention.
We are authorized to announce
HON. b. w. MARSTON, of Red River,
as an Independent Democratic candi-
date for Railroad Commissioner from
this district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce Mr.
PHANOR BREAZEALE, of Natchi-
toches, as candidate for Congress
from this Fourth Congressional dis
trict, subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
HON. H. w. OGDEN, as a candidate
for reelection to Congress subject to
nomination by the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
JUDGE +. w. SUTHERLIN, of De-
Soto, as a Democratic candidate for
Congress from this district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

We may get yellow fever in this
country as result of the war. But
we know now how to handle that
pest. And after all it never killed
as many Americans in any one
year as consumption kills every
year.-N. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mr.. EDIToR:-Please tell your readers
that the Quaker Valley Manufacturing
Co, 319 and 321 South Canal Street,
Chicago, sell furniture direct from the
factory at 20 to 80 pei cent. lower than
retail prices. and will send anyone copy
OF their catalogue free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Colfax High School.

The Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure in
announcing to the public that the second
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin on the First Monday of Septem-
Der, 1896. No pains will be spared to
make it a first-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Department 81 SO per month
Colieeiate ~ :.
Music. Vocal and Instrumental 5 so %
Incidental fee rs cents per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasona-
BILE 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
and give us fair trial. We are in the
race to stay.
r. s. CAMERON, President.
H. G. GOODWIN.
Secretary Board of Trustees.
Colfax, La, July 10, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

The Boyce oil mill has bought a
pretty boat for the coming season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

&6-Judicial Advertisements mast be paid
FOR IN adrance. or they will BE- discontinued
after the first Insertion.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
viii Attend Jubilee.

Adjt. Gen. Norman, by order
of Gen. j. B. Gordon, command
ing United Confederate Veterans.
has issued an order stating that &
cordial fraternal letter has been
received at his headquarters from
Gen. S. G. Clarkson, past com
mander of the Grand Aamy of the
Republic, now general manager
of the Trans-Mississippi exposi-
ton at Omaha, Neb., especially
inviting all Confederates to at
tend the exposition during "Peace
Jubilee week. from Oct. 10 tc
ID.
The general commanding de-
sires this generous invitation to be
known to all the United Confed
crate camps and TO all eX-confed-
crates so that us many rs desire
can attend these interesting and
patriotic ceremonies.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The neatest men in the world are
navy officers There is no dust at sea,
and the decks are constantly being
holystoned. Before the Cuban. war
Hobson was regarded as FINELY in
matters of dress. even as much So as
Admiral Dewey. He was one of the
daintiest of kid-glove officers, and we
know what ballroom conqueror he
was. at Annapolis. One night at the
annual hop, on being presented to Miss
Cora Draper, now Mrs. Samuel A. Kim
berly of Washington, he took the lib
erty of writing his name on her card
for waltz some ten numbers ahead,
without so much as saying by your
leave" 1t was his way. Girls liked
him for it. They called it "impudent."
He was on hand at the precise moment
to claim Miss Draper, but she failed to
recognize him. Il surely have not
promised you dance" she said, look
ing at her card. For this waltz see
am Hobson's choice" I'm Hobson, ="
muttered the cadet, severely and be-
fore she could protest Miss Draper was
passively gliding over the floor sup
ported by a relentless arm. kansas
City Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

In well-known bank in Edinburgh
the clerks are presided over by a
rather impetuous manager, whose vio-
lent fits of temper very often dominate
his reason. For instance, the other
day. he was wiring into one of them
about his bad work. Look here,
Nibbs.' he Numbered, this won't do.
These figures are perfect disgrace to
clerk Il could get an office boy to
make better figures than those, and
tell you | won't have it. Now look at
that five; it looks just like three
What do you mean, sir, by rsaking
such beastly figures? Explain!" q
er-beg your pardon, SIR suggested
the trembling clerk. his heart fiutter-
ing terribly, "but- er-well, you see
sir, II is a three" "a threeW roared
the manager; why it looks jus; like a
five Punch. asfHf.w
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
re1as ProhibitIonists.

The state executive committee
of the Prohibition party met at
Dallas on the 4th and nominated
B. p. Bailey Of Houston for gov
ernor of Texas and D. II. Han
cock Of Farmersyille for lieuten-
ant governor. Judge E. G. Heath
Of Rockwell was elected chair
man of the executive committee,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
IF you Will DRINK TEA.


oont lmblte Too Much or YO1 viii
Suffer from II.
Moderation is the best temperance;
temperance is the best diet, and diet
is the best DOCTOR" Some authorities
Insist that tea is a most potent de-
gtroyer of the digestive organs while
others Insist that it is comparatively
harmless If taken in moderation. and
that it is only in exceptional cases that
it has this injurious effect. But the
majority OF physicians and scientists
are unanimous in conceding that the
action of tea, If used habitually in large
quantities, is more or less injurious to
the nervous system, for the them,
which-is the organic basis of tea, is
potent nervine, and many can not use
IT without injury to themselves. Num-
bers of people are dyspeptic and nerv-
GUS from the continued use OF tea. Tea
is constituting, the astringent matter
II contains diminishing the action of
the bowels. II is thought, also, that
the kidney excretions are slightly az
fected, but this is not positively known
yet. The evils resulting from consti-
patton are so numerous and well known
that it certainly is advisable to careful
ly consider this condition before in
dulging largely in a-drinking. DR..
Edward Smith of Indiana says. I'm
reference to nutrition, tea increases
waste, since II promotes the transfer
nation of food. without supplying nu-
triment, and increases the loss of heat
NJ
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
EpiscopaIians Meet.

With impressive ceremonies the
tricnnial contention Of the Pro
testant Episcopal cht'rch Of tic
United State held its ofcnine
services at Epiphany church.
Washington, on the 9TH. Bishop
Williams of Connecticut, senior
bishop, owing to his advanced
age, was unable to be pre- ent,aad
Bishops Whipple. Wilmer and
Medley condu ted the services.
The business session began lit
$3.50, each house N citing scpar-
ate. Bishop Doane of Albany
was chosen pres ding officer Of
the house of bishops and Rev.
Morgan Dix, rector of Triaity
church. New York. president of
the house Of clerical and lay Gc!.
cgates. H
N .IfIf
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The momhcrs of the interna-
tional joint .highcommission at
Quebec have withdrawn them
selves more completely from pub
lie scrutiny than at any previous
time and are evidently working
with a determination to reach an
agreement on all questions posi-
BILE before The early part of next
month.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The New Orle ms board of
health has a damage suit on hands
TO the extent of $500 and a
petition for an injunction asking
the court TO restrain board from
interfering with tile owners and
agents of steamship Britannia
from unloading her 100 Italian
immigrants direct from sunny
Italy.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
Battleship Illinois Launched.

Forty thousand people wit
messed the battleship Illinois
launched at Newport News, Va.
The young lady who chrstened
the vessel, Miss Mamie Letter of
Chicago. was accompanied by
Gov. Tanner Of Illinois, his staff
in full uniform and "A crowd Of
distinguished Chicagoans.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
A Rig Stann Snle.

When the stamp window wac
closed on the Both ult. at Dallas il
was found that the sale of stamps
during the month of September
has approXimated $4,000. This
breaks the record. Largest sales
during any month previous We're
during October. 1896, when they
passed the $4,000 mark. Last
month however. eclipses that,
with some 5000 or $500 to spare.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

Adjt. Gen. Wozencraft went to
Dallas to assist in getting thing
in shape for the mastering out of
the second Texas volunteer regi-
ment. When the arms now in
use are turned over to the gov
eminent authorities the adjutant
general will endeavor to get them
for Texas in order that the work
of reorganizing the Texas volun-
teer guard may be proceeded
with.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The session of first annualmeet-
ing ofsthe South Texas Hay asso-
citation was held ut Houston.
Reports as to rail rates, prices.
trade centers and different mat
tiers relating to the business were
made. Congressman Hawley made
brief address. Mayor Fly of
Galveston made humorous
speech.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

A very important industry at
Temple is now in full blast. AZ
this point there will be fed 10, 900
head of beef cattle, which repre-
sents the bringing TO that coun-
try of about 100000. The in
dustry gives employment to about
fifty men.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
New Line.

The Conway Telephone com
puny is now building line from
Tishomingo to Denison. rhe line
is constituencies far as Emet, and
will come down the Washita river
and from there to Linn, from
Linn to Cumberland, Cliff, Gran
than and small towns in that sec
ton, then across country to Mead
and to Colbert, aud from Colbert
to Denison. This is the same
line that now rua5 from Tishmin-
90 to Oakland and from Oakland
to Ardmore. 1t will connect
every town in the Chickasaw ma
ton by telephone in the near
future, and 1t is expected that it
will be in operation into Deni-
son by the middle of December,
or perhapts before that time.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The top of metallic casket
was discovered just undera street
at Navasota. 1t seems the street
runs over what was formerly q
cemetery aud the wagon tracks
had cut it down several feet, The
casket had q small piece broken
out, disclosing the remains Of a
man dressed in a broadcloth suit
and supposed to be those of Dir.
w. l.. Crenshaw, killed by being
thrown from his horse thirty
years ago. The body waf rein
tered in the city cemetery.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
Miss HiIl's views.

Miss Lucy Lee He'll, daughter
of Gen. A. p. Hill, whose nomi-
nation us the new "Daughtcr of
the Confedera " created consd-
cradle comment throughout the
south, has written n letter to u
friend at Richmond, Va, on the
subject. In this epistIe Miss i'll
says the title shoulddie with Miss
Winnie Davis. The writer cx-
pressed regret Chat er name had
been used SO freely in this matter
and asserted mat tie act Of her
friends was mistaken kindness.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

Police at Texarkana have posi-
live proof that the bodies of the
twin babies found in a creek near
chat city were taken there and it
is also known from where they
came. ~
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
To Raise the Spanish Battieship
With Air Bags.
FINEST or CtRvtRNS FLEET.
A COIpse Buried Thirty Years Ago IN.
der ThOrOughfare at NaVasOta.
Many Stamps Sold.


VIII Try W hHiSe tHe NOlOn.
There has been shipped from
New York 100000 worth of spe-
cially manufactured rubber air
bags to be used by Iobson in rails
ing the Colon, by far the finest
ship of the Spanish squadron.
Whatever credit has been earned
by Constructor llobson by reason
of the Teresa would, in the opin-
ion of many, he largely exceeded
if the attempt to raise the Colon
results successfully. In the case
of this ship the young construct
or has pledged his professional
reputation agaigst the unanimous
opinion of all the expert wreck
srs who have examined the ship,
yet the navy department is I'M
hesitatingly supporting llopson's
Judgment. The original value OF
the Colon was $4, 900, which
makes her we'll worth striving for.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The Spectator tells story to show
low elastic are Irish ideas OF relation
ship: do you know Pat Meehan?' a
peasan; YVES asked. "of course / do"
was the answer why, he's near
relation of mine. He vance proposed
Tor NY sister Kate
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

Col. w. ]. Bryan is much im-
proved and hopes to rejoin his
regiment, the third Nebraska, at
Jacksonville shortly. Mrs. Bryan
has joined her husband at Wash
ington and viii lemain with him
until he returns to the south.