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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Don't Be a KnOcker.

IOAA Y 1DC - 1A1AOCACIs
Ifyour neighbor is prosperous, let
him prosper.
Do not growl or grumble.
Say good word for him, and let
it 60 at that.
Do not be a knocker.
Your turn will come.
If you see that the city is NOV
ing along nicely, feel good about it.
Help things along.
Shove little.
Push. Try and secure some of
the benefit yourself.
Do not stand around like q cadav-
or.
Do not waste time feeling sore
because some fellow has a little
more sand and sense than you have.
Do little hustling yourself.
If you can say good word, say
it like prince. If you are full of
bile and disposed to say something
mean, keep your mouth closed.
Do not be a knocker.
No man ever became rich and
happy minding anybody's business
save his own.
No man ever helped himself up
permanently knocking his neigh
bors down.
Give kind word Give it liber-
ally. It will not cost you a cent,
and you may want one yourself
some day.
You cannot afford it.
| 1t will not pay.
! There is nothing in it.
| If you want to throw something
at somebody-throw cologne. o.
roses. Do not throw brickbats
Or mud. If you must kick e
behind the barn and kick yourself
For if you feel that way, you arr
the man that needs kicking.
But whatever you do, do not b.
, a knocker. -Iberville South.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Two For One.

By special arrangement we are en-
abled to furnish the CoLFAx CHRoN-
IcLE and the Kansas City Journal
one year for only 81 so, the price of
one paper The Journal is an S-page
weekly newspaper, chuck full of good
reading matter. 1t is Republican In
politics. So here is good chance for
all to keep posted who like to read
both sides in political matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

We have used Chamberlain's cough
Remedy in our home for many years and
cheerfulIy bear testimony to its value as
q medicine which should be in every fam
lily. In coughs and colds we have found
it to be eficalous and in Group and
whooping cough in children We deem
it Indispensable p. Ritter, 412 Fair
fax ave., st. LOUIS. No. For sale by
J.H. McNeely. Colfax; Bush & Randolph
Paramount, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Notice to Homesteaders.

Notices Of Final Proof win be pub
lished in The CoLFAx CHRONICLE for
$3.50. The law gives homesteaders
the right to select the paper in which
their advertisements shall be publish
ed. Only half price .50) will be
charged for this advertising at this
Office until further notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

The editor returns thanks to the
friends who have rendered kindly aid
during the past week while his son
Alfred has had fever. His tempera-
ture is somewhat less of late, and we
hope the patient will be able to be up
and about in few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
Democratic Executive COMMITTEE

Colfax, La. Aug. 5, 1893.
The members of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Grant parish
are hereby requested to meet at the
court house in Colfax on Saturday,
August ID, 1898, for the purpose OF
ordering necessary primaries for Rail
road Commissioner, Congressman
and arranging such other matters OF
party routine as may be thought ad-
visable. A full attendance is request
ed. H. G. GOODWIN,
Chairman Dem. Phi Elk. Com.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

We were pleased on last Monday to
meet Mr.. B. C. Dean, Unpopular can
.didate for Railroad Commissioner,
whose chances for the nomination
grow steadily every day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

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
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chap
ped hands, chillblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eys. % cts. per box. For
sale by j. H. McNeely. CoIfax; Bush 4
Randolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
To the Public.

BoYcE, La, July %, '9S.
lam well prepared to accommodate
any one who wishes to attend the Ra-
pides Camp Meeting, beginning July
31st, in the way of transportation, at
75c each way, or 81 so for the round
trip. Good horses, buggies, hacks
and surries. Respectfully,
JOSEPH JONES.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Among the citizens present during
the meeting Of the police jury this
week we noticed Messrs. A. A. Dean,
John Randolph, R. P. Hunter, Major
WiIlett, Freeman Capps, and Others.
We will print the proceedings OF the
board next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

The bark of the river has been cav
ing very rapidly OF late near MIR. I. M.
Wells house on Grants Point, and
he will have to move the building.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

That genial gentleman and scholar,
candidate for Congressional honors,
Mr.. Phanor Brazeale, was in Colfax a
couple of days this week and made
MANY friends while here
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mr.. Stevens, of Alexandria, passed
through Colfax this week with aparty
of men, looking after timber for the
Bently Lumber Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood IL
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soOthe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good than
. special course of medicine. For sale BY
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Eva, the little S-year-old daughter
of Mr.. w. B. Garrett, has had several
commissions this week, and is now in
a critical condition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

The Rev.WB. Costly, of Stockbridge,
Ga, while attending to his pastoral duties
at Ellenwood, that state, was attacked
by cholera morbus. He says: |" BY chance
1 happened to get hold Of bottle Of
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy. and | think it was the
means OF saving my life It relieved me
at once" For sale by J. H. Mcneely.
Colfsx; Bush h Randolph Fairmopnt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mr.. &C. Brister, of Bayou Rapides,
accompanied by his son Milton, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. W. j. Duffy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Tuition is free at the Louisiana In
dustrial Institute, at Ruston, and it
is one of the best educational institu-
tions in the land. See advertisement
for terms, etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Quite a number of persons from
Colfax and vicinity have gone to the
Ebeneazer camp meeting. and Others
will 20 next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mr.. NJ. Robbins returned home this
week from Merrick, La, where he has
been spending a while. He will leave
Tuesday, to work through the ensue-
ing sugar season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mrs. j. f. Dunn and Mr.. w. l.. Shack
eIford, who have been sick for several
weeks. are improving.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

John Miles, colored, brought us in
a boil OF open cotton last Saturday,
and this week we hear OF open cotton
OH all sides.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

If you contemplate purchasing house
hold furniture, by all means send Tor the
catalogue of the Quaker Valley Manu-,
featuring Co., 319 and 81 South Canal
Street, Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
TUITION FREE!

Living expenses less than 800 for a
session of nine months. Fourth ses-
sion will begin Oct. 4, 1893. with a
stronger organization, larger faculty
and better equipment. Dormitory
for young ladies. Write for infor-
nation to
au6 A. 7. PRESCOTT. Prest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06
The Louisiana
Industrial Institute :

at RustOn, La, offers a Modern
Education for both sexes in it's COM
bination of Academic and Industrial
work.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mr.. W. J. Duffy, who has been sick
for several days, is improving.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

MIR. Alex. Wells has our thanks for
assistance with several news items.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

Mr.. Heman Smith was in town yes
terday on business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-08-06

H. G. GOODWIN, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
CLARK WASN'T AFRAID. +,
Asked the Department to Not Bother
Him With Instructions.

Washington, May 24-In connection
with the trip of the battleship Oregon,
an interesting story Is in circulation at
the navy department, which illustrates
the intrepidity of Captain c. E. Clark,
commanding the vessel:
Upon his arrival at Rio de Janeiro the
war board took under serious consid-
Grafton the question of protecting the
battleShip from the enemy's fleet,
then supposed to be awaiting her at
some advantageous point. One or two
members Of the board urged the advis-
ability of sending a squadron to convoy
her to Key West, but this was secuted
by the majority and voluminous in
structions were sent to Captain Clark
in regard to the course which he should
take. The reply which it is said Cap
tain Clark sent to the department was
something like this:
please don't tangle me up with in
structions. am not afraid of the
whole Spanish fleet"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
MAIL FOR THE SOLDIERS.
But Few New Employees Will Be
Named-Chaplains as Postmasters.

Washington, May 24.-The postoffice
department is deluged with letters
from persons who wish to obtain ap
pOintmentS in connection with the mill
itary postoffice service at the different
camps and headquarters. By an I'M
Outstanding entered into between Post
master General Smith and First As
sistant Postmaster Perry Heath, this
service will be supervised by the exist
ing force of the postoffice department
and the active work of collecting and
diStri buting mail matter to the forces
in the field will be managed by the Of
ficers and enlisted men of the army
without extra expense to the govern
ment.
The routing work of establishing the
different camp postoffices will be di-
rected by the special agents of the ru
raj free delivery service and the regular
corps of pOstoffice inspectors; the regi-
mental chaplainS as rule will be COM
missioned postmasters, the transporta-
ton of the mails to and from the diff
ferent camps will be performed by, the
army ambulances; and the corporals
and privateS will act as mail superin-
tendentS and carriers respectively.
1t is Mr.. Heath'S opinion that a very
efficient service in this way can be es-
tabliShed without taking on additional
employees.
The public is asked to assist by care
fully naming company and regiment in
the addresses on letters to the different
camps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
PULLMANS WANT OUT.
Charge Bushnell Mfg. Co. With Bad
Business Methods.

East9n, Pa, May PA bill in equity
was filed in the Northampton county
court here today by w. C. Pullman of the
Pullman Palace Car company, Chicago.
and John ]. Voorhees,. late president of
the New Jersey Car Spring and Rubber
company of Jersey City, against the Bush
nell manufacturing company of EaSton,
E. NJ. Bushnell and F. L. Bushnell, pray
ing for an injunction to restrain the Bush
nells from further performance of their
duties as officers of the company and ask
ing for the appointment of a receiver. The
assertion is made that Mr.. Pullman put
in $4,000 on the representation of Mr..
Bushnell. After the February meeting
Mr. Pullman, who was vice president,
came to Easton and made an examination
of the financial condition of the company
with the result, as he alleges, that in four
years on a capitalizatio of 800, 0O0 debts
of over So, 900 have been created. He also
alleges that money which he and others
put in the company, amounting to over
$50 900, was used to pay dividends.
The BuShnellS deny these and other al
legations of mismanage cement. Judge Schuy-
Ter said that he thought the appointment
of a receiver at the present time would
do more harm than good. The defend
ants were given fifteen days to make a
reply to the allega tons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
PENSION FOR A PIONEER.
Colorado's Oldest Citizen is in Dis
treSs.

Denver May 4.-To John Albert, bet
ter known as Uncle Johnnie Albert"
belongs the distinction of being the old
est pioneer in Colorado. He came to
the west, now Colorado, several years
before any white man now residing
within it's confines.
He was a trapper Of a roaming dispo-
sition and during his wanderings trav-
eled from one part of the west to the
other, going to Canada on the north
and as far south as New Mexico. While
in the latter section he came very near
losing his life at the hands of the Mex
leans, who killed over so of his compan-
ions.
That occasion was the massacre of
Americans in Taos, which occurred
some time during the latter part of the
'4Gs. He is one of the few that escaped
death. His life has been one of travel,
privation and hair-breadth escapes.
Uncle Johnny was born at Hagers-
town, Md, in 1902, making him SO years
old.
Today he is absolutely destitute of
worldly goods, and added to his infirmi-
ties, owing to his advanced age, he is al
most deaf and blind For some time he
has been dependent upon his neighborS,
who, thinking that the time had come
when the state ought to do something
for him. decided to make an appeal in
his behalf.
A person leaves today for Walsen-
burg, where he will investigate the con-
dition of Uncle Johnnie, and render him
financial assistance. Upon his return to
this city he will make an effort to so ar
range matters so Uncle Johnnie may be
I'm comfort and ease in the state that he
helped to make habitable for those who
now occupy it, years before many Of the
older ones were born.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
LOOKS BAD FOR HAWAII.
Opponents of Annexation Show No
Signs of Weakness.

Washington, May 24.-The question
of the annexation of the Hawaiian is
lands has been revived in the senate 10
a certain extent since the HaWa1lan
resolutions were reported in the mouse
and the friends of annexation have
been quoted as expressing determine
ton to press the house resolution in the
senate during the present session IN
case it should pass the house, for fear
that the short session would not at
ford time to secure its thorough conslo-
Grafton The opponents of annexation
declare they will not agree to the re-
vival of the question in any way in the
senate before the adjournment of this
session and some of the Democratic OPP
ponents do not hesitate to say that
rather than have the Hawaiian ques-
ton reconsidered they will debate the
war revenue bill indefinitely.
Senator White, who has been one of
nexation, today gave the Associated
Press the following outline of his posi-
ton:
Before the present congress assem-
bled, it was stated that the treaty
would be pressed Immediately on the
opening of the session. This was not
done. On the contrary the matter was
not called up until we were well into
January. The debate was quite active
for awhile, then the subject was drop
ped, because the friends of the treaty
were short of votes, and it has not since
been revived in the senate. If any at
tempt is made, now that the time for
adjournment ought to be near, to re-
agitate annexation under the resolu-
ton theory, the result can not be ia
vorable to an early disposition of the
important legislation pending in con-
gress. but will keep congress in session
all summer. The power to admit ter
ritory or dependency is doubtful. Texas
came in by resolution, but was admit
ted as a state under a provision of the
constitution expressly giving congress
the right to admit new states. This
and many equally cogent arguments
esting matter shall be publicly deba-
ted.
1.-THE sensible thing thing to do is to
suspend further proceedings on the
subject of annexation until the war
with Spain is over and we face the new
problems resulting from our success at
arms"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
BREWERS IN A SUIT.
Right to Use the Name Budweiser is
Claimed by Two Concern

Milwaukee, Wis, May 24.-An import
ant suit, of interest to brewers of the
United States, has been commenced in
the United States court. The suit was
brought by the Anheuser-Busch Brew
ing company of ST. Louis against the
Fred Miller Brewing company of Mil
waukee, over the right to use the word
t'budweiSer."
When it is concluded it will have set
tied several questions of the greatest
interest to brewers.
The Milwaukee brewery in question
formerly handled the product of the
St.Louis concern, according to the plead
ings but in 1892 began the manufacture
of the beer at the brewery in this city
The ST. Louis company sues to restrain
alleged unfair competition and for the
kee company asserts that there is no
such process, technically, as the bud
weiser process" and that it is mere
name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
WHY SCATTER THEM?
Absurd Project to Break 22nd Regi-
ment Into Bits to Please Railroads.

1t is expected that the railroad squab-
BILE over the transportation of the
Twenty-second Kansas regiment will be
settled today, and the troops will proba-
bly, leave this city not later than We'd
nesday. 1t is believed the government
will throw out the bid made by the NJ,
K. & T. road, and send the troops out of
Topeka in battalions over the Santa Fe,
Rock Island and Pacific roads.
General Passenger Agent Black of
the Santa Fe went to ST. Louis last
night, and it is expected that the trou-
BILE will be adjusted some time today.
Col. II. c. Lindsey has received word
from the war department that trans
portation will be furnished without de-
lay, and he is of the opinion that the
regiment will be ordered to start for
Falls Church, Va, tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
MIX-UP AT ST. LOUIS.
Jockeys in an Accident-Result o.
the Races.

The 66aCeSs
st. Louis, May 24.-Three favorites
won at the fair grounds yesterday.
Clara FIELDS, Scottish Grit, Judge Ran
kin and Dick Collins fell in the third
event, causing a general mix up, three
OF the boys escaped with a bad shaking
up, While young Dugan Rankin, had
one OF his ribs broken. Imp. King Gold,
finished second in the closing event,
was disqualified for fouling Protus
Weather clear and warm; track good.
Results:
First race, five and half furlongs:
The Chemist won; Lady Callahan, sec
ond; Maddalox, third. Time 1:0SA.
Second race, for maiden three year
olds, five furlongs: Kings Guard won;
Splnnaker, second; San Sabar, third.
Time 1:03.
Third race, for 2-years-old, four and
half furlongs: Lee Bruno won; Leo
Planter, second; Little. Dutch, third.
Time 81.
Fourth race, selling, six and a half
furlongs: Horseshoe Tobacco won; Hen
RIGA. second; Harrie Floyd, third. Time
1:21A.
Fifth race. selling, one mile: silva won;
Matte G., second; Traveller, third.
Time 1:42A.
Sixth race, selling, mile and twenty
yards: Muska1Onge won; PrOtus, sec
ond; Russella, third. Time 1:44
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
VANDAL VOLUNTEERS.
Accused of Scratching the Bronze
Doors of the Capitol.

Washington, May 24.-Two members
of u New Jersey volunteer regiment
stopped in this city, en- route to the
front, were arrested here today by the
civil authorities on a charge of vandal-
ism. The troops were in cars side
tracked at the Baltimore and Ohio de-
pot, and these men secured leave of alb
sence early this morning to visit and
inspect the capitol. They were observed
by the officers about the building, but it
was not until they had left that the dis
covery was made that some one had
been defacing the much priced bronze
doors on the east side of the senate
wing. The dissertation consisted in the
scratching of two names on the door
and the breaking off of one of the few
pistol points left by other vandals.
The names left on the doors were
those of Robert Kelleett and r. Rhy-
land, and this clew led to the arrests.
The soldiers were Immediately traced to
their headquarters, and when a demand
was made for their surrender no OBJ
lection was made. The doors are con-
sidered a very fine work of art. They
cost originally $50, 900, and it will be dit
ficult to erase the names, as they are
written in deeply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
NO BLOOD FOR ENGLAND.
Chicago Irishmen Denounce the Sug-
gested Alliance.

Chicago, May 24.-The united Irish
societies of Chicago at a big mass
meeting in Central Music hall, presided
over by John NJ. Smyth, have adopted
resolutions emphatically condemning
the suggested alliance between the
United States and Great Britain. The
resolutions denounce the alliance as un-
called for and as nationally degrading,
at variance with American traditions
and the sentiments of majority of the
American people who are not of British
birth or ancestry.
1t is declared that such an alliance
would result in a European combina-
ton against US and would make US
partners in the crimes of the British
empire against weak states and de-
fenseless peoples. The resolutions call
upon the American government, exec
utive and legislative to 'repudiate a
policy so suicidal that could not fail to
fill with disgust millions of loyal Amer
ican citizens"
The principal speaker, John F. Finer
ty said: I'VE will fight this alliance
on the platform and at the polls. We
are willing and eager to fight for Amer
lea, but we will never fire a shot, or
lose a single drop of blood for Eng
land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-24
BARcELoNA's MISERY.
Import on Raw Material Responsible
War Preparations.

London. May PA Barcelona dispatch
to the Chronicle, dated Sunday reports:
"A steamer took 1000 soldiers to Cadiz
yesterday. There was no excitement.
1.-The troops are bound either for the
Canaries and Ceuta, or for the Philippines.
though the sending of reinforcemenks to
the Philippines probably has been post
poned indefinitely.
THE obsolete ironclad Numancia has
arrived here from Cadiz and is being fit
ted up as a guard ship.
Two transa tlantic liners are in port,
and the ba tteries along the coast are be-
ing repaired.
1.-THE officials here boast that the city
has been undisturbed throughout the trou-
BILE, but great misery has resulted from
the imPost on raw materials and through
mems committee sent a deputation to the
local governor yesterday complaining bit
workmen.''