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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
Judge sutherlin's Candidacy.

In measuring the htness OF
candidate for high official position,
for a responsible Office, rs a public
trust, involving public safety and
prosperity, the protection OF the
people in their sacred rights, and
the peace and happiness OF their
homes, character must be viewed
in all its fullness and roundness.
His opponents may be most admit
rable citizens. Partisans may sur
round him with undue laudation
and elevate him to a high pedestal:
The intelligent mind wisely and
discriminatory inquiries: What has
he done? What is he now? What
qualifications does he possess to
merit trust, confidence and support!
A close analysis of Judge =. W.
Sutherlin's past history and present
status as a man and citizen, strong
| " imbues one with the idea OF his
admirable fitness for the position
of congressman. He is self-made.
/ His early life has ELECTED the
warmest admiration and approval
of the people among whom he grew
to manhood and laid the basis OF
his present honorable and eminent
position. Judge Sutherlin has at
tanned ripeness in years that gives
him wisdom from mental equill-
hr;nm He is rich in mental ex-
perience. He is sober and dlgni.
.. fed in demeanor, and none the less
pleasing and attractive in his inter.
, course with his fellow citizens Of
, all classes. He is a ripe scholar
!, He is a persuasive and loglca
! speaker and reasoner. he is al
: indefatigable student.
His high standing has been tn
result of careful training and tina
4 mental equipoise that attract at
d tention and commandrespect. Tha
Il his following in the fourth distrie
It should be strong. that his strengt
d should daily grow and not dimir
le ish. is little to be wondered at.
II Despite that natural political a.
., . traction that is an ingredient OF th
y u enthusiastic American voter, Jude
!. Sutherlin is easily recognized {
ne the logical favorite for Congress
g. and theDemocratic voters can NAL
no mistake in casting their ballo
for his overwhelming nominatlo
sh Shreveport Times, Aug. 10th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

The Rev. w. B. Costly, of Stockbridge.
Ga. while attending to his pastoral duties
81 Fleetwood, that state, was attacked
Nv cholera morbus. He says: By chance
T happened to get hold Of bottle OF
Chamborlain's Collc. Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy, and I think it was the
means Of saving my life It relieved me
~ once For sale by j. II. Mcneeiy.
Coifsx; Bush & Randolph Paramount
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

The Lake Charles Press remarks:
Alexandria will have a fair this fall
beginning Oct. 4th and continuing
FIVE days. There will be S2O,OOO
offered in premiums and purses.
Alexandria is building up and I'M
proving very fast, and the fair will
prove a very potent factor in hel
development.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
much success

The politicians OF the fourth Con-
gressional district, and those who
have axes to grind, may have an
idea that they can beat Judge Suth-
erin for the nomination, but we be-
Iieye the voice of the people will bs
largely in his favor at the coming
urinary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

There will be no service at the Metho-
dist church next Sunday, 2Sth inst,
as the pastor, Rev. j. A. Parker, d.
d.. is detained for a few days in North
Louisiana. He viii begin a protraet-
ed meeting at Colfax on Saturday
night, Sept. 10th, assisted by Rev. )
d. Harper, OF Mansfield, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

The family OF Mr.. e. W. Teddlie'
which has been visiting at Wmnneid'
returned Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
Tetter. Salt-Rheum and Eczema

letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allay..
ed by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
r. equally efficient for itching piles and
a fayorite remedy for sore nipples, chap.
ped hands, chillblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eys. IS cts. per box. For
sale by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush q
Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
The Rest Remedy for Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias, a well known stock
dealer OF Pulaski, KY, says: "After
suffering for over week with lux. ana
INV nhsician having failed to relieve me-
7 was advised to try Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Kennedy
and hayethe pleasure of stating that the
half of one bottle cured me-" For sale
Inv !. II. McNeely, Colfax; Bush Ran
dolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

DIR. Cady's Condition POWDERS;
are just what horse needs when IN paa
condition. Tonic, blood purifier ana
vermifuge. They are not food but med
icipe and the best in use to put morse
in prime condition. Price. Is cents per
package. For sale by j. 81. McNeely'
Colfax: Bush & Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Weakness manifests itself in the loss OF
ambition and aching bones. The blood 10
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door y
being opened for disease. A bottle OF Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make youI
= special course Of medicine. For sale by
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Col. John Hay, U. S. Ambassador
to the court OF st. James, has accept
ed the appointment OF Secretary o.
State, to succeed Judge VIM. R. Day,
who is to be chairman of the Amerl-
can peace commission, to arrange the
terms of peace with Spain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mrs. E. N. Evans, Miss Louise Teal
and Mr.. Matt Dunn, who went to
White Sulphur Springs last week, re-
turned home last Monday. Mr.. viii
Lacroix, who went with them, is not
expected home until tomorrow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

A level-headed exchange remarks:
ssThe worst thing the Democratic par
ty can do is to cling to the free silver
issue, and the next worst thing Is TO
oppose national expansion"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Looky here, let's get this thing
right Alexandria Town Talk has
the 18th day Of September advertised
as the day for the Congressional prl-
mary election, and the Shreveport
Journal has it for September l4th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

The Boyce Enterprise, which was
burned out a few weeks ago, comes to
hand this week in enlarged form and
a new dress, with Mr.. J. G. Armstrong
as editor and manager. Wewish the
Enterprise and it's new management
much success.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Under the new law wounded and in
digent Confederateso soldiers, unable to
earn living, on application can get
a pension of 50 per month from the
State
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

It goes almost without saying that
r G. Dean will have a delegation
named for him to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mr.. G. H. Mcknight, assisted by
his brothers Robert and Joseph, and
Earl Roberts, is making triplicate as
sessment rolls for the tax collector OF
Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mr.. r. G. Royster has gone on a
trip to Morgan City, combining busl-
ness and pleasure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mr.. j. E. Ray, the rustling drug
drummer, was in Colfax on Tuesday,
and sold our merchants the necessary
pills, pizen and SIGH, till he comes
again.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Miss Blanche De Baroncella, OF New
Orleans, and Miss Antoinette Morale
of Montgomery, were visitors at Mr..
h. Faraldo's this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mr.. S. r. Lee, of Pollock, arrived IN
Colfax yesterday, and remained over
TO attend the mass meeting to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

If you contemplate purchasing house
hold furniture, by all means send for the
catalogue Of the Quaker Valley Manu-,
featuring Co., 3l9 and 81 South Canal
Street, Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Miss Josie Rhorer and Miss Taylor
from Paramount, spent last Monday
in Colfax visiting friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Let everybody come out TO tne
mass meeting to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Messrs. Eugene Mccain and Charles
Dyson, of Montgomery, spent two or
three days in Colfax this week clrcu-
lating among their friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Attorney X. Z. Milling, OF f'ranklih'
was visitor to Colfax on Monu's
and Tuesday last.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mr.. Henry Pruett and Mr.. NJ II
po,t. were in town Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Miss Hattie Dean, OF Paramount,
accom- panied by her brother, Mr.
French Dean, spent Sunday visiting
in COlfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mrs. l.. d. Price left on last sunday
Tn visit Mrs. Reese Price, on Bayou
Flagon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
LOG AL - O y >

See new registration notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

Mrs. Cockfield, of Cane river vlsl'eo
Miss Eloise Compere last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

MIR. Luke O'Neal was in Coiiax TINS
week on business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
TUITION FREE

Living expenses less than 500 for a
session of nine months. Fourth SEES
sion will begin Oct. 4. 1898, with a
stronger organization, larger faculty
and better equipment. Dormitory
for young ladies. Write for infor-
nation to
aus A. L. PRESCOiI, Prest-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27
The Louisiana
Industrial Institute

at RustcU, La, offers Modern
Education for both sexes in its com
bination of Academic and Industrial
work
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY AND
w active gentlemen or ladies to tSav-
Ell for responsible, established house IN
Central Louisiana. Monthly S65 90 and
expenses. Position steady. Reference.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Dominion Company. Dept. H.,
n2O-6m Chicago. Ill. :
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-27

would call the attention OF all per.
sons interested in the Improvement OF
Horses in this country to my fine BLACK
Percheron Stallion, BRANDON" import
ed registered stock from France, bought
by me for One Thousand Dollars.
He will be found in charge OF compe-
tent attendant at my livery stable IN
Colfax, La. y. n. moNIEHA'
Feb. %, 1896.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
Hanging at Greensburg.

Adam Robertson, who shot and
killed James A. Carruth in st. Helena
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
A DEED OF DARING.
/ HERO DEFIES DEATH AND THE FIRE
OF MONSTER CANNON
Ard Plants an Impediment In the Narrow
Neck of Santiago Harbor to Hold the
Spanish Fleet...Captured by the Enemy
but VIII Likely be Exchanged.

By one of the most brilliant exploits
in naval annals the cork has been
driven into the bottle Of Santiago de
Cuba, and the Spanish fleet could not
be more secure were the entrance to
that harbor doored, barred and double
locked and the key dropped into the
bottomless depths Of the sea.
Lieut.. Richmond P. Hobson, of the
flagship New York, with volunteer
crew Of seven men, under cover Of the
darkness, after the moon had set
shortly after 3 o'clock Thursday morn
ing, ran the big collier Merrimac into
the throat Of the harbor, swung her
broadside across the channel and then
exploded and sank her. He succeeded
in this desperate enterprise under the
fires Of the batteries and forts which
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11

to the westward could not be de.
pressed enough to hit the little launch
and the guns on Moro Castle would
not bear upon her. But the Spaniards
nevertheless fired wildly, overshooting
the launch until the latter was fully
two miles up the coast. Then some
other shells began to drop fairly closa
and one of them threw a cloud of
spray on board the little craft. In the
meantime the ships of the feet had
drawn in until the New York, Massa-
chusetts. Texas and Marblehead were
barely three miles off Moro Castle.
The fire of the great guns continued,
but the gunnery seemed to grow worse
until the Spaniards became tired.
They were not rash enough except in
two instances, to fire at the feet, fear
ing probably to provoke IN antagon-
list with the strength Of Admiral Samp-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
DlOckaders Are Ouiot.

The impending invasion of Cuba and
the Santiago situation were the only
topics of interest in Key West Sunday.
Intense anxiety was felt for more def
mite news of Commodore Schley and
Rear Admiral Sampson, and the north
coast blockade became minor Incl
dent. The only arrival today from of
Havana reports an unchanged condi-
ton there. The ships are still sta
toned in line, and have relaxed none
Of their vigilance, but during the past
few days nothing has occurred to vary
the tediousness of the wait. There
has been no hostile demonstration
from the shores, so far as the imme-
date vicinity of Havana is concerned.
The only only sign Of life thereabouts
is the incessant work being done on
the Notifications.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11

parish on Christmas day, 1898, paid
the extreme penalty Of the law Friday
at Greensburg, precisely at o'clock.
Robertson went upon the death trap
with steady step and held up brave
ly until the end. Sheriff Womach had
erected plank wall around the scat
fold, but the crowd be anne so eager to
witness the affair that thy cast a ropo
over it and pulled it down, 50 that
when Robertson appeared upon the
trap he was in the presence Of IN i'm
mense crowd, and, turning to them,
made very intelligent talk. He
spoke very complimentary Of w.
treatment he had received at the
hands of Sheriff Womack and his dep
uties, and babe the audience goodbye,
assuring them that he felt sure that he
had made his peace with the Lord,
and that he was going home to
Heaven. Sheriff Womack supervised
and managed the whole thing in per-
son, and has reflected much credit
upon himself for the successful man
ner in which he carried out the SEN
tence Of the court. Robertson's neck
was broken and death was instan-
taneous.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
Regimental Inspection.

Saturday morning reginental in
spection Was conducted in both of the
camps Of the Louisiana regiments at
Mobile. In the First Regiment the
inspection was more in tho form Of q
review. The companies were drawn
up in the company streets and march
ed to clearing, back Of the regiment
al headquarters. The line was made
up in battalion Formation and stretch
ed across the spacious clearing and
we'll into the woods on either side.
The men, although almost devoid Of
equipment and uniform, presented an
excellent appearance, and went
through the marching drill necessary
in the inspection in most creditahle
manner. The First Regiment is COM
posed of two country and one city bat
TALON. The senior battalion is COM
handed by Lieut.. Col. Peasants, and
the captains of the four companies
comprising it are Capts. Stubs, Kidd,
Parisher and Hill. The second bat
TALON is commanded by Major Bartlett,
and is composed of city companies,
and the commanders are Capts. Terry,
Ellis, Philips and Pool. The Third is
in command Of Major Knapp, and the
company captains are Cate, Lee,
O'Bryan and Muller. The drilling of
the country companies, and particu-
larly Lieut.. Col. Peasants battalion,
came in for the warmest kind Of COM
mendation from number of the off,
GERS of the Second, who watched the
inspection.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
WAR SIGNS ARE MANY
At tho Omaha Exposition -. Munitions OF
Battle Shown by the Government.

Battle Shown by the Government.
Amid the excitement and enthusiasm
attending the opening of the Trans.
Mississippi Exposition, at Omaha, the
fact that the United States is at wal
with Spain is not lost sight of.
The crowds still find time to linger
in front of the newspaper offices and
study the dispatches about the oppos-
ing squadrons, while the vast array of
flags about the city tends to keep the
patriotic fever at proper heat.
On corner of the principal street of
the Midway of the Fair the cry of "Re-
member the Maine" CLEANS from a
small white building surmounted by a
big nine-pounder gun.
Inside kaleidoscope view of battle
between American and Spanish war
ships is given, and the little structure
rings with enthusiastic cheers every
time the Castillisn vessel goes up in
smoke.
None Of these displays, however, are
quite as impressive as the exhibits by
the war and navy departments in the
magnificent government building, at
the west and Of the lagoon.
The war department shows COM
plete collection of guns and ammuni-
ton, including samples of the hugo
l ,000-pound projectiles like those
which are fired from the big guns of the
Iowa and Indiana. One of the most
interesting features of the quartermas-
ter's department are the groups of lay
figures which illustrate the uniform and
accoutrements of the United States
soldiers from the Puritan soldier of
1920, with a Matchbox in one hand
and Bible in the other, down to the
neat uniform of the present day. The
models of upward of score of the best
known vessels of the American navy
are conspicuous feature of the naval
exhibit. These are supplemented by
specimens of every sort of ordinance
and apparatus that have ever been used
in our navy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
Terrific Explosion.

A terrific explosion, causing the
ground to tremble and houses to shake
for miles around, occurred Sunday ut
Colbrook furnace No. l, West Leba-
non, Pa, operated by the Lackawanna
steel and iron company. Of Scranton.
The explosion resulted from molten
iron eating its way through the bottom
into the canal of water encircling it,
Several men were injured, but no lives
were lost, although several hundred
hands wee at work around the place
at the time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
=. Negro Employee Squabble.

The employment of negro labor on
Forts Jackson and St. Phillip at New
Orleans, at the alleged dicFation of the
negro politiction, Henry Demas, who
was recently turned down by the
United States senate for the posi-
ton of naval officer OF this port
promises interesting developments.
Maj. Quinn discharged the white
]aborers and sent down $50 negroes,
because Demas, it is said, claimed
the negroes had been Disseminated
against. Work on the Mississippi river
defenses has been greatly delayed, it is
alleged, by the negroes incapacity, and
the public rose up in protest. The eli
max was reached Friday, in the Louis
lana State Legislature, when Senator
St. Paul introduced q resolution, alleg-
ing that, whereas, Maj. Quinn had dis
charged competent white laborers from
the government works to place negroes
there; therefore, the Louisiana repre-
sentatives i'll Washington be urged to
secure the transfer or removal of Maj.
Quinn from the station in charge of the
Mississippi river defense.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
The Board of Bank Dire ctOrs Meet.

4uO DONlu VI I'LL COCOlo VI VIlO DdlIA VI
Amite City met Friday night and de.
clared semi annual dividend of 5 per
cent. which is considered good for a
bank that was started under so many
difficulties. It shows that the affairs
Of the bank are we'll managed. After
other business of minor Importance
had been transacted the board and a
few invited guests partook of basket
of champagne.
The. Rice Crop Will be Short This Year.
Jennings and vicinity were visited
by general rain Friday night and
the first since April %. It is estima-
ted by the best posted planters that
fully one-third of the proposed rice
crop of southwest Louisiana has not
yet been seeded, and that because Of
the lateness Of the season and the
extreme drought Of the past five weeks.
This years crop will be not less than
20 per cent short of the contemplated
acreage, although considerable rice
will yet be sown.
Raising Recruits.
It is announced at military head
quarters in Baton Rouge that Colonel
Boyd is having no difficulty in getting
recruits for his regiment. Several full
companies are already organized,
while many companies and fractions of
companies are being worked up by ex-
cadets and others in different parts of
the state. Prominent university al
umni who cannot themselves enlist
are giving the movement very valu-
able assistance. It is safe to say that
Col. Boyd could assemble full regi-
ment, even making due allowance for
the usual percentage Of reflections for
physical disability.
Closing of Alexandria High School.
The closing exercises of the Alex
andria High school took place at the
opera house Faiday night. A very in
veresting programme was carried out,
and the pupils acquitted themselves
creditably. The examination of the
students in the different departments
commenced Tuesday and were con-
cluded Friday, the scholars all show
ing marked proficiency and rapid
progress in their studies during the
past session. There are several grad
yates, This school, under the able
instruction of Prof. S. "A. Myers and
his efficient corps of teachers, ranks
among the best institutions of learning
in the State, and is one that Alexan-
dria and the parish Of Rapides should
feel proud Of.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-11
a Number of Prisoners Sentenced,

Number OF Prisoners Sentenced.
Judge Bebaillion convened court at
Abbeville Friday afternoon, and after
hearing Il motion for new trial in the
case of the state VS.. Telesmar Mar
ceaux, promptly overruled the same
and granted tho defendant an appeal
to the Supreme court. The following
sentences were passed by the court:
Telesmar Marceaux, two years in the
penitentiary; ". D. Gooche, fined
$40 and costs; VIM. Mickle, $3.50; G.
Dartez, 500 and costs; NJ. Godchaux,
Sc; Nelson Lakewood, colored, SEN
fenced to parish jail for three months;
Douglas Nelson, colored. sentenced to
parish Jail for three months; Buck
Premeaux, colorca. sentenced to par
ish jail for tbrco months; Severan
Huntsberry, colorcd, sentenced to
penitentiary for one year; Adam Gas
pard, white, sentenced in two cases to
one year in the penitentiary in each
case, and two years in one case; Alcide
Benoit, sentenced to penitentiary for
eighteen months. Court then nd
journed to meet next Monday.