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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

If unsuccessful, worried or in trouble,
, have quiet talk with Prof. Byland
''there's millions in it" and it costs
nothing.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Harry L. Cohen and Miss Bertha Nor
ris, of Cincinnati, spent few days last
week the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
j. Cohen.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mrs. Ann johnson and son, Maurice,
of Adams county, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Johu Swisshelm last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mrs. M. L. Melborne, of Oovingtor
KY, was guest at the home of Mr.. an
Mrs. Geo. M. Rogers last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

John Leeds and Sam W. Woods, oi
Georgetown, we're calling on friends
here the latter part of last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Miss Clara Peacock, of Loveland, wa
the guest of her cousin, Miss Berth
Jones, last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hawk, of Blanches.
ter, were visiting at the home Of his
aunt, Mrs. M. J. Stevenson, over Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

DR.. Enos H. Shepherd, OF Lexington,
Ky, arrived home Saturday night for q
weeks visit.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Oscar Hopewell,. the barber at the
Hotel Parker, left for Cincinnati Mon
day, where he has secured position.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy King were visitiD
Mrs. Kings father, Leander Custer, nea
PEBBLES part of last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

For painting, paper. hanging, &C., you
will make money if you call on D. B.
Goyen at the Kramer House.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Ned McMullen was calling on his sic
ter, Mrs. Lon McOafferty, in Bainbridg
last Wednesday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Holmes, of Chi.
cago, are visiting friends and relatives
in Hillsboro and vicinity.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mrs. Henry Todd, who has been tht
guest Of Miss May Cummings. returned
to her home in st. Louis Saturday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

"Oh My" tomatoes are pack ed especi
ally for trade that want quality, not
quantity, and are willing to pay for q
good article.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Miss Fannie Walker left this morning
for Bennington, VT, where she has q
position.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Cushman and daughter,
Byrdie, sud Miss Leila Elliott were
guests Of friends in Xenis the first OF the
week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Judge H. M. Higgins and Hon. M. T,
Vanpelt are in Columbus this week on
business.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Miss Allie Simkins Of Lynchburg, was
the guest of Miss Blanche Colvin Sunday
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

New potatoes, new peas, cucumbers,
beets, rsdishes and onions at the Wes'
End Grocery.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Use the Black Leaf Sheep Dip. Doef
not make sheep sick. Sold at Garrett
& Ayres'.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

''Oh NY" tomatoes are packed by
hand and are first class. Very superior
70 machine packed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Harry Hsggerty and wife, of Russell
vile, were guests of the formers parents
last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Blair King, of Williamsburg, is visit
ing at the home of his uncle, Lester
Boulware.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Get some Of our wall paper bargains
before it's too late. MoRRow Bros.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Capt. ]. NJ. Hiestand will return Sat
urday from trip to New Mexico ant
other parts in the west.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Harry Mcclure left Monday morning
for Charleston, w. Va, where he hal
secured position in Tim Foley's new
restaurant.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

For choice seed potatoes for late plant
ing call on P. B. link, the grocer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

E. P. Rurah, travelling freight agent
B. & o. S-W., was caller at Hillsboro
Monday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

A carload Of Niagara fertilizers just
arrived. WILLIAMS q BELL.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mrs. John R. Horst entertained thu
Twentieth Century Club Monday after
noon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Miss Eta Cushman, of Oovington, Ky.
spent Sunday with friends at this place
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Our low prices are loud takers.
Morrow Bros,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Miss Blanche Patterson was the guest
Of relatives in Greenfield several days
last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Call and see our draw cut mower.
ROADS, LUCAS & MILLER.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

New summer dress goods, fans ant
parasols at Spargur's this week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Judge Cyrus Newby is holding court
at Washington @. H. this week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mr.. and Mre. Given, Of Glendale, are
suests of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Scott.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Farmers-Call and see Draw Out Nov
or at Roads, Lucas & Miller's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Fine new books and booklets for COM
mencement presents at Bowles & Co.'s
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Lost-A bunch OF keys lest week.
Finder please return 10 Fred r. Granger.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Joe Cohn, OF Highland was circulating
among friends here Saturday evening.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

DR.. II. w. Lefevre is reported quite III
at his home in Cincinnati
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Spargurs are making q closing sale
carpets at very low prices.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Swigert, of Aiken, 8. O.,
are guests of Miss Cora Bell.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Pine apples, oranges, lemons, bananas
at the West End Grocery.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

. J.C. Rittenhouse has been quite sick
for the past week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

James E. Elton is visiting friends in
Columbus.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Highest prices paid for produce a
Roads, Lucas & Miller.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

$1,000 paid for the Vaudeville Show
at Peoples Fair.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Bon Ton Flour 25 lbs for 80 cents q
Roads, Lucas 4 Miller.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Tuberose bulbs for late planting, 2 fol
&C., at Bowles & Co.'s.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Watch and wait for the great and
grand Peoples Fair.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Black Leaf Sheep Dip at Garrett &
Ayres'.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

NEWS.HER1
Bicycles for rent at scarboro's.
Try the Woman's Exchange for del
icacies.
Black Leaf Sheep Dip at Garrett &
Ayres'.
James E. Elton is visiting friends in
Columbus.
$1,000 paid for the Vaudeville Show
at Peoples Fair.
Watch and wait for the great and
grand Peoples Fair.
Highest prices paid for produce at
Roads, Lucas & Miller.
Tuberose bulbs for late planting, for
&C., at Bowles & Co.'S.
: Bon Ton Flour % lbs for 80 cents at
Roads. Lucas 4 Miller.
Spargurs are making closing sale of
carpets ct very low prices.
Pine apples, oranges, lemons, bananas,
at the West End Grocery.
Farmers-Call and see Draw Out Now.
or at Roads, Lucas & Miller's.
New summer dress goods, fans and
parasols at Spargur's this week.
Judge Cyrus Newby is holding court
at Washington O. H. this week.
For choice seed potatoes for late plant.
ing call on P. B. link, the grocer.
Our low prices are loud takers.
Morrow Bros.
Call and see our draw cut mower.
ROADS, LUCAS & MILLER.
Miss Eta Cushman, of Oovington, KY,
spent Sunday with friends at this place.
Mrs. John R. Horst entertained the
Twentieth Century Club Monday after.
noon.
e. P. Rurah, travelling freight agent
B. & o. S-W., was caller at Hillsboro
Monday.
Judge q. M. Higgins and Hon. NJ. T.
Vsnpelt are in Columbus this week on
business.
Miss Fannie Walker left this morning
for Bennington, VT, where she has q
position.
Miss Blanche Patterson was the guest
OF relatives in Greenfield several days
last week.
Miss Clara Peacock, of Loveland, was
the guest of her cousin, Miss Bertha
Jones, last week.
Ned McMullen was calling on his sis
ter, Mrs. Lon McCaferty, in Bainbridge
last Wednesday.
Mrs. M. L. Melborne, of Oovington,
KY, was guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. M. Rogers last week.
Oscar Hopewell,. the barber at the
Hotel Parker, left for Cincinnati Mon.
day, where he has secured position.
Miss Myrna Vance, of West Union,
returned home Monday after an extend
ed visit among friends and relatives at
this place.
"Oh My" tomatoes are pack ed especi
ally for trade that want quality, not
quantity, and are willing to pay for a
good article.
Do not fail to see Olympic Cosmopol.
itsn Artists. They positively will give
exhibitions on the street and on the
grounds, Jundt20, 2l and % at the
Peoples Fair.
Children's Day, June 4, will be cele::
brated at the Church of Christ Bible
school with appropriate exercises next
Sunday evening at 7:3O. A hearty invi.
tation is extended to all.
Ladies' shirt waists laundered to per-
fection when left at the Town Hall
Drug Store where the famous up to date
work is guaranteed. G. w. HILTON,
Agent.
Farmers, we claim to have a binder
and mower superior to all others. When
in town call in and see whether our
claim ia correct.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01
Bicycles for rent at Scarboro's.

Try the Woman's Exchange for del
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

The News HERALD and Cincinnati En-
uuirer, S1.5O.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01
Extra Special.

We closed QUO from the manufacturer the last of his
Fine Silk Bosom Shirts. They the kind which
popular this comfortable and stylish
They the 81 quality, but while they last you get
81 silk shirt for 49c. You'll have to quick for
this bargain, for we could only get nine dozen.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-06-01

Kodak supplies at stanley's.
Bicycle sundries at scarborough's.
Scarboro for White, Rambler & Ideal
The News HERALD and Cincinnati En-
quirer, $1.50.
J. @. Rittenhouse has been quite sicA
for the past week.
DR.. H. w. Lefevre is reported quite III
at his home in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swigert, Of Aiken, g. O.,
are guests of Miss Cora Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Given, Of Glendale, are
suests of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Scott.
A carload Of Niagara fertilizers jus,
arrived. WILLIAMS & BELL.
Joe Cohn, OF Highland was circulating
among friends here Saturday evening.
Get some of our wall paper bargains
before it's too late. MoRRow BRos.
Miss Allie Simkins Of Lynchburg, was
the guest of Miss Blanche Oolvin Sunday
Fine new books and booklets for COM
mencement presents at Bowles & Co.'s
Use the Black Leaf Sheep Dip. Doef
not make sheep sick. Sold at Garrett
& Ayres'.
Blair King, Of Williamsburg, is visit.
ing at the home of his uncle, Lester
Boulware.
Harry Hsggerty and wife, of Russell
vile, were guests of the formers parents
last week.
Capt. ]. M. Hiestand will return Sat-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
WOULD SEND SON TO WAR.
MRS. PuIima. TryinS to Secure fol
George N. = Conmission IN
the Unlted States Array.

George NJ. Pullman wants to 70 20
war. and his mother has promised to
try to get him q commission In the
United States army.
YES" said Mrs. Pullman, when che
was seen at her cottage at West End,
N. j.. George has been anxious to enter
the army ever since the commencement
Of the war. Some days ago I was dis
tinctly promised commission for him,
but II has not yet arrived. Ny infiu.
ence with Secretary Aiger and with .
great many Influential senator's was
sufficient to obtain the promise at once,
and cannot understand why there 10
% much delay"
Mrs. Pullman was asked what specific
rank had been promised to her son. or
what company he would be connected
with, but she said that she preferred
not to tell that.
ut Is certain that he will not 60 to
Cuba. however. )" said Mrs Pullman. ut
is altogether too unhealthy for him in
that country. Should he decide TO BE-
come an officer Of the United States
army he will go to Manila. but. a. /
aid before, the entire matter depends
upon mis- reception Of a commission. I
should object seriously to his sniisting
- an ordinary private"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

A modern PASSENGER train should en-
able the traveller to 60 on a journey with
little or no deviation from his daily hab-
its of life. This the "Pacifc Coast Linn
tied" does. with it's superior equipment.
quick time. and superior route. The
equipment is unsurpassed, the train be-
ing made up of composite car, which
contains barber shop. bath room, buff
fet and observation smoking compart-
ment; ladies' parlor compartment car,
with seven private compartments and
parlor, furnished as is the composite car.
with library and all conveniences for cor
respondence ladies' mail in attendance;
two or more Pullman ten section draw
ing room slcepers; and last in the train
but by no means least in importance, the
diuipg car, where meals are served a la
carte. This train represents the highest
tyre Of car builders art ard runs straight
through without change via tie Texas &
Pacific Raiiwss 10 st. Louis, Chicago,
Los Angeles. and San francisco twice a
week. For time tables. sleeping car
rates, maps, and full Information, write
TO e. p. Turner. G.P& TIA, Dallas, Tex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
cow LOCATES A SUICIDE.
Strange Antics nj an Animal Lead to
. Grewso4e Discovery Near
chicago.

The body Of suicide which for Z
week had lain undiscovered in o field
at Lincoln and Paterson avenues, Sum-
merdale, near Chicago. was found the
other afternoon through the peculiar
actions of q COW, which circled around
the corpse until the attention Of E. A.
Carlson was attracted and the police
were notified. Papers written in Ger
man. signed "Honorato De Pdnazes;. :
were found in the clothing. Two bot.
ties which had evidently contained
carbolic acid were found on the
ground near him..
The body was identified in the even
ing as that of Honorato De Prinazesi,
teacher of languages. who boarded
with Mrs. Louisa Frey. of s06 Sedg-
wick street. Mrs. Frey identified the
remains and said she knew nothing OF
De Prina1esi's history or friends. He
was native of Germany.
Carlson, who was passing the
grounds of the Peterson Nursery com
pany. noticed the strange antics of q
cow In field close to the street. The
animal beloved and ran around in q
circle. After watching It for awhile
Carlson vaulted the fence and went ia
Investigate. In few minutes he came
upon the body and telephoned to the
Summerdaie police station.
A note written in German found in
one Of the pockets stated that the
writer was tired of life and that he
had been unable to find anything but
ingratitude. Several note books con-
tanning written extracts from the
works Of German poets were also
found. The only Indication of VIC.
lence was bandaged wound upon the
right hand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

The cruiser Chicago, reconstructed
and with increased speed, early next
month will leave the New York navy
yard. after having been In the hands
Of workmen for several years. Few
will recognize in the new Chicago the
vessel that few Rear Admiral Erben's
Gag and was commanded by Capt.
Maman, now a member of the board
Of strategy in Washington, for she is
practically q new ship, the only re-
manning original part OF her being
the iron hull.
When the Chicago went out of COM
mission. she was bark-rigged, with
three small masts, but when she slips
out of the dry dock abe will have only
two masts, neither Of which will carry
sails. They win be military masts. Ike
those on the other of Uncle Sans
lighting ships, and win give to the re-
juvenated cruiser more warlike APP
pearauce. Then, too. like her sisters
Of the navy, the Chicago will have her
war paint on in place of the snowy
coat that she wore In the palmy, If
experimental. days Of the white squad
ron.
The Chicago was completed In 1883.
but many changes were found to be
necessary in her machinery and arma-
ment, and 1t was April. 1889, before she
went into commission. Her dimen-
sions are: Length, s25 feet; beam, IS
feet inches, aud draught of 10 feet.
She was built with 5000 horse power
engines, capable Of speed of Is knots.
The Chicago was assigned to Eu-
ropean waters from 1898 to 1898. when
It was shown that her speed was en-
tirely too slow Tor her mission. Being
unarmored. although protected, 1t was
decided that she should have greater
speed, In ortler that were she to en-
counter q irst-class battleship her
speed would enable her to show her
heels to the enemy, and she was or
dered home.
The two new triple-expansiof1 en-.
gines which have been installed ii
the new Chicago will have an intli.
Gated horsepower of 1000, instead Of
the 5000 of the old engines, and Will
augment greatly her speed. Through
the genius of modern construction the
new engines weigh 800 tons less than
the old ones. Another feature Of tho
new Chicago Is the powerful electric
plant for the ssarchlight, sig6als.
steering apparstus. etc.
Her armament has also pndefgon9
material changes. Her main battery.
formerly consisting of four eight-inch,
eight six-inch and two ive-ireh breech.
loading rides. Will be augmented by II
hve-inch rapid-fring guns. in addition
to her secondary battery. which win
consist of latest models of small rapid
IRE guns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
LOST HER CHANCE.
Sore Disappointment for the Tor
pcdo Boat Ericsson.
Was Ready 10 Discharge ( Torpedo
nj the ytxcaya when She struck
Her CoIors-Heipcd Res
cue the hen.

A special to the New York Herald
from Portsmouth. n H., says: Out Of
the many scraps of deeds and duds
OF daring" of that observation-disclosures
ten day of Santiago, the adventures
and exploits of the little torpedo boat
Ericsson should be brought &c light. :.
The Ericsson was on Siboney when
the Spaniards made their desperate
sortie. and the torpedo boat went rae
ing down the coast line. steering
strsight for the thick of the battle.
The big bsttleshir Indiana, eastward
guard of the blockading squadron. was
beading straight for the entrance Of
Santiago harbor in order to block the
return of the flying fugitives in case
their fight was baked and they At:
tempted to return.
Through the smoke of her great bow
guns the Ericsson darted. plunging
into the swirling cloud Of the smoke.
enshrouded fleets.
A bit on the starboard bow huge
hull doomed through the mist of burst
ing shells. and through the whirling
white a glimpse was had of the flag oil
Spain. olmost riddled, but still flying.
Over went the helm of the torpedo
boat. around swung he torpedo tubes.
The long-looked-for opportunity to
sink an enemy's ship at last was at
hand. Nearer and nearer the great
hull doomed through the smoke. At
last the mark was fair. Wait for the
next roll to plant the splitting mine
we'll under her ermor belt ''Stand
BY" the order. There she goes over.
bold on. sir" the quick hail from
forward as the order to fire is given.
"She has hauled down her colors."
And 20 IT was. Cut to pieces By
shells. her decks a-shamble and on fire,
the vizcaya had struck her flag. Blind
~ CROPPING. she found ledge ON which
70 rest her keel. and the Ericsson. in.
tent on her destruction a moment be-
fore. came near to rescue. Many of
the vizcaya's men were then in the
water. The flagship signaled' the Erics-
son to range near the Vizcaya and res
cue the survivors of the now flercely
burning wreck
In all the Ericsson picked up nearly
4 hundred survivors. among them the
Vizcaya's commander. Capt Eulate, Of
competitor fame. he being the officer
who ordered the execution Of the cap
tlves Of that vessel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
Alexandria Booming.

Last Saturday we made q business
trip to Alexandria, and found its peo-
pie very hopeful in spite Of the low
price of cotton. On all sides one can
see evidences of Improvement and
progress.
The most conspicuous new edifice in
the town is the Rapides Hotel, which
is possibly the finest building in the
State outside of New Orleans, and is
furnished with all modern appliances,
of electric call bells, elevators, hot air
for heatingp purposes, etc. Each room
is fitted with every essential comfort,
and has hot and cold baths adjoining.
Mr.. T. C. Wheadon, the proprietor, is
celebrated for his ability as a caterer
to the public, and is a perfect Chester
field Of courteousness.
The Rapides Bank building is a
twin in name and finish with the ho-
tel mentioned, and is elegant and
complete in all it's appointments.
Other fine buildings are the post Office,
and several stores and residences.
However, we have not space to de-
scribe the many prominent Alexan-
dria Institutions Suffice it to say,
that with IT'S street cars, two banks,
several hotels, cotton compress, oil
mill, big brick yard, door and sash
factory, and a number OF mills and
machine shops in full operation, Alex
andriais fast putting on real city airs.
We spent the dinner hour with Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Goodwin, and during
the afternoon had q pleasant ccniab
with Mr.. JOS. j. Waltz, president OF
the Gulf La. and Great Northern Rail-
way company, who assured us that
work on the road would begin in a
few days. A meeting of the stock
holders of the company is to be held
Feb. 1st.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

The police jury was in session three
days this week, and, after discussing
the proposition to work the roads by
contract, went back to the old plan,
and appointed overseers and appor-
TONERS for this year. The tax collec-
tor paid in $712S, less about $500 in
scrip and $500 commissions. The
proceedings will be published as soon
as we can get hold of them.