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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Eyes. sir, have come to ask you for the
hand?" eyes, sir. 1t is a mere formality,
know, but we have thought it would be
pleasing to you to have me go through with
It," Whats that? A mere formalityy'
"And may inquire who suggested that ask
ing my consent to my daughters marriage
was only a mere formality% ut was Isa-
bells mother, sir" 'Isabel's mother? Then
I have nothing further to say. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10
A Happy Miss.

where bullets have tendency to fly, chron-
icles an Office accident" thus:
"The bullet passed entirely through the
chest of our foreman, Mr.. Jones, but fortu-
nately missed a plategass window, which
cost considerable money Minneapolis
journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10
Ask your Friend. About 1t.

Your distressing cough can be cured. We
know it because Kemp's Balsam within the
past few years has cured SO many coughs
and colds in this community. Its remark
able sale has been won entirely by its gen.
uine merit. Ask some friend who has used
it what he thinks of Kemp's Balsam, There
is no medicine so pure, none so effective.
Large bottles Csc and Soc. Sample bottle
free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

A model young mans characteristics ART
honesty of speech, responsibility of carriage
industry of mind and consideration for 9th
ers. With these young man is as model
as it is given for an earthly being to be-
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles % and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

She-"Does he call her peach now" He
mo; he says she's his box of strawberries,
because she's the dearest little thing he ever
saw.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Mule meat served la carte, with horse
radish and pony of wine is stable article
in Paris.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Cough medicine.-F M. Abbott, SSs
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May Q, 1894
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

How My Throat Hurts!-Why don't you
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

He was caught red-handed, but that made
10 difference. He might just as. well have
been caught blue-handed or green handed,
a. indeed he often had been. He was dyer,
you eee-N. Y. Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Perpetual Motion.-Here is the "phil-
osophy" of perpetual motion, as solved by
an up to date philosopher: Rags make pa
per. Paper makes money. Money makes
banks. Banks make loans. Loans make pow
erty. Poverty makes rags. Rags make
well, just keep on repeating the above
Boston Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

If woman really loves her husband she
keeps him holding his tongue ont ali the
time 70 see if there is coating on IT.
Atchisnr Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Spain might have known if she made wal
against flag bearing IL stripes something
would happen.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Where Ideals Are Cheap.-"What lie you
notion of an ideal woman!" Zone who can
look like princess in three-dollar suit. -
Indianapolis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Even in the meet funereal matters there
Il likely to be some trace of levity. The
sexton is ALWAYS giving some one a farewell
dig.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

Lovers may not wish to snub the gas, but
they do turn it down" pretty often.-L. A.
w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

No Serious Damage Done.
Awkward Miss with an umbrella)-Beg
pardonl
Polite Gentleman-Don't mention it. l
have another eye left.-Stray Stories.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10

A stolen pair OF shoes is booty.-L. A. w
Bulletin. .-.....--,-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-06-10
1t is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tasteless
form. -. Sold by every
druggist in the malarial
sections of the United
States. -. No cure, no
pay. Price, soc.
WHOLESALER.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 8. 1880.
PANS MEDICINE Co., City.
Gentlemen:-wo wish to congratulate you
on the increased sales we are having on your
Groves Tnsteless Chill Tonic. On exam.
lining our record OF inventory under date OF
Jan LIST. we find that we sold during the Cnli
also find that our sales on your Laxative
BromO-Qufnfne Tablets have been some
thing enormous: having sold during the Late
Cold and Grip season 200 dozen.
and oblige, Yours truly, 90
MEYER BROS. DRUG co.
Per SchaIl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-03
K.n.as Conyicts Escape,

Leavenworth, Kas.. Aug. Slack
Holly, L. Priest, and William Bobo,
three convicts with bad records, es-
capped from the federal penitentiary at
Fort Leavenworth this afternoon by
assaulting and overpowering guard.
They We're out at the prison cemetery
digging a grave under Guard Fred
Knief, when Holly, the leader of the
gang. threw an AK from a distance of
twelve feet, striking knief on the head,
Knocking him down.
Knief tried to keep his gun, but this
was wrenched from him. The convicts
marched Knief mile from the ceme
terry to some timber. telling him they
were going to kill him. After a parley
they decided not to kill the guard, but
they took his blue clothes They would
not allow Knief to put on the discarded
convict's suit, SO as to keep him from
going out of the bush until night. Two
hours after they left Knief managed
to notify james French, the prison
farmer, and an alarm was sent In.
Holly is a typical Indian Territory
desperate. He was leader in the
mutiny last June when fourteen prison
ers got away, and was arrested two
months afterward in Southern Kansas
when he and pal had six stolen horse!
in their possession. State warrants
were in readiness to arrest him for THU
last stealing when his term expired
next April.
William Bobo is half negro and hal
Indian. and is SCARED from shooting
and cutting scrapes. He has two year,
to serve for attempted murder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-03
'IR[ battle o. BA[I)IS|
How Sherwin's Success and the De.
feat Of His Opponents We're
Accomplished.
An Interesting Story Told BY the
Balloting For the Supreme
Judgeship.
Burnham Forces Go to Robinson But
It Is Inefectual--The Details
Given.

Des Moines, Aug. s-The feature OF
the republican state convention here
yesterday which aroused the greatest
excitement was the balloting for su-
preme judge. 1t is always interesting
after the convention is over and the ex-
citement has worn away to examine the
record in detail and note just how the
defeat of some and success Of others is
accomplished. Only the judgeship NOM
nation had any interest for the con-
vention yesterday. and SO impatient
was the crowd for that event to be
reached that nominating speeches were
dispensed with and the balloting begun
at the outset. The story told by the
ballots. from the first formal vote to
the nomination in the fourth. is as fol-
lows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-03

crowds both began demonstratt cns. the
Fourth district people being especially
ardent. The convention wan on IT. feet,
aurgtng hither and thither, pulling back
and forth, delegates swinging their
arms wildly, buttonholing each other,
arguing In loud tones, and utterly
drowning every effort OF the chair and
reading clerk to be heard. The chair
pounded till he was tired, without eff
feet, and finally ordered the fourth bal
lot begun, without waiting for order. A
reasonable order was finally restored,
and the decisive ballot proceeded.
Adair began by climbing solidly into
the Sherwin wagon. But Adams and
Appanoose remained in the Fee column.
indicating that the Eighth did not pro-
pose to do the business. But the mus
tard was cut when Benton was reached
and bernard Murphy. chief engineer of
the Burnham campaign. rose to his
feet.
Mr.. Chairman" he began, in slow,
portentuous tones, Benton county de-
sires to withdraw the name Of Judge
Burnham, and casts its 16 votes for
Judge Robinson
This was from Burnham's own town.
The tip was given just as straight as
possible. and II was Understood. The
Robinson people were on their feet in
an instant. It was their turn to try
stampeding, Sherwin had lacked over
$50 votes OF q nomination on the pre-
ceding ballot, and 1t was still within
the range Of easy possibilities that the
tide might be stemmed. The Robin
son men fairly howled with delight.
When Boone was reached 1t again cast
sixteen for Robinson and the signifi-
canoe Of it's action on the previous ball
lot began to be understood. 1t was
cheered Justify when Judge Stevens
again cast Its votes for Robinson. Then
Carroll, another of the northwestern
counties, got IN line and threw It's solid
vote to Robinson. Cass retaliated by
getting together and giving its united
vote to sherwin. Then Cedar was
called. 1t was another Fifth district
county, and the convention held its
breath till the announcement was made.
It had cast its thirteen votes solidly on
the previous ballot for Burnham.
Cedar county casts Its thirteen votes
for Judge G. S. Robinson" slowly an
nounced Its chairman. That settled 1t.
The showdown was beginning. The
to Robinson in the hope of defeating
Sherwin.
How near to success they attained
may be ascertained by the ballot, given
herewith in detail The convention pre-
sented scene OF intense excitement
during the taking of the fourth ballot,
every change OF front being cheered to
the echo by the friends of the favored
candidate. The ballot follows, leaving
out the names of Sloan and GifYen, who
We're practically out of the race:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-03
Loss Of Life in Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla. Aug. 3.-The tewn
of Carrabelle, a prosperous port on the
Gulf of Mexico. southwest of this city.
is reported alost completely destroyed
by terrific wind and rain storm which
passed through this section Tuesday.
Many boats which We're in the harbor
have been wrecked and most of the
long wharf is gone, together with large
quantities of naval stores.
At Lanark, the boat houses, pavilion
and boats nave been destroyed.
uTnconfirnled reports say that the
steamer Crescent City has been lost be-
tween Apalachicola and Carrabelle,
Several persons are reported drowned
at st. Marks.
A passenger train on the Carrabelle,
Tallahassee q Gulf railroad, thirty five
miles below Tallahassee, was badly
wrecked, but no one is reported killed or
injured.
The storm was one of the hardest that
ever passed over this section. 1t came
directly from the gulf and started
northward. For hours the wind was
terrific. blowing at a high rate. and the
rain fell in torrents, washing away
many bridges. Many Tallahasseeans
are at various resorts along the coast
from which no reports have come, and
the conditions at these places are caus-
ing much anxiety.
The city of Apalachicola, at the
mouth of the Chattahooche river. is en-
tirely cut off from communication and
nothing can be learned from there.
The wrecking train which went out
yesterday into the stricken territory
l o. he oh in .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-03
~. I3lsA 2s2 l2ash I21sA Ias9.si |
SECOND BALLOT.


The changes were few on the second
ballot. But they indicated that Burn
ham was playing losing game. Sher-
win gained and Burnham lost. Robin
son gained 3d. Sherwin 65. Burnham
lost So, Fee 10, Sloan q and Giffen 20.
THIRD BALLOT.
The third ballot. while no decision,
showed the trend of the voting to be
for Sherwin and at the conclusion of
the ballot and even before his nomina-
ton was regarded as certain. But the
sensation of the balioting came when
the Burnham people, on the fourth bal
lot tried to stampede the convention to
Robinson by throwing Its whole weight
in that direction. The third ballot re-
suited as follows:
Robinson ........... ............... 1854
Sherwin ........ ................... 491
Burnham 80. northumberland. 1924
Fee ....... ................... 176
Sloan ... SO
Citizen ................. 81
THE FOURTH BALLOT.
When the result Of the ballot was an
nounced the sherwin and Robinson
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
The Sidewalks of New York.

An entertainment that will afford
amusement to all classes of theatregoers
is the Forthcoming production of "The
Sidewalks of New York" Thomas H.
Davis's phenomenal success. This play
has vivid and sensational plot, enliven-
ed however, by the pleasing specialties
and broad comedy features. 1t is in this
play that the dauntless courage OF Paul
]. Tustin, who is known as the champion
high diver of the world, is shown in a
tremendous death, defying plunge head
long from lofty tower into tank OF
shallow water. He leapes to rescue a
drowning woman and his daring act in
varibly creates the greatest excitement
and enthusiasm. Typical characters who
appear before the panoramic background
of the play, are the Italian nomads of the
metropolis. wildly adventures, tricktul
tramp, and big hearted Irish woman, a
detective of the "Sherlock Holmes"
type, newsboys bootblacks, numerous
types to be found on the city streets, and
the usual accompaniment of dramatic
personages required by the necessities Of
the story. Embracing as it does scenes
laid in various well known and pictures
que localities of New York. the play ad-
mits of great spectacular scenic display.
Mr.. Paul J. Tustin, will give public
exhibition of high diving on Monday
next, at a o'clock from the top Of Glow S
pile driver foot Of Hanover street. Go
see him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
Count Rocco Dianovisch.

Count Rocco Dianovisch, who reach
ed Annapolis few days ago on his
travels around the world, and who has
been visiting the various institutions in
our city, gave talk last night by per-
mission to the students of St. Johns Col
lege, at Mcdowell Hall, on the scenes
and incidents of his travels. He visited
the Annapolis public school Yesterday
and was very favorably impressed with
its management. The Count says he
never saw more tidy and orderly set of
children in any school, from the least to
the largest. This afternoon, at 2 o'clock,
by permission of the principal, he gave a
short talk to the children on his expert
ence with the world since he left his
home in Austria, at the age of thirteen.
Yesterday he dined with Mayor Seide-
witt, and was delighted with his extern
sive floral business, and as the Mayor
is thorough business gentleman. Last
night the Count was entertained at the
Annapolis Club. He says he has never
visited place in all his travels that has
so fayorably impressed him as Annap-
oils. 1t is orderly and well governed;
its citizens are intelligent, cultured and
refined, and he will always remember his
visit to the Capital of Maryland as among
the most delightful of his travels. The
Count leaves here tomorrow morning for
Baltimore, where he will take a steamer
for Richmond. Va, and tramp the South
ern States
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
ONE CENT.
THE Y. NJ. C. A.
The Championship Shield Withheld.

MIR. Joseph M. Armstrong, general
secretary OF the Young Mems Christian
Association OF Annapolis, received word
from Prof. Thomas Cornelius, of Central
Young Mems Christian Association, who
is State chairman of the Athletic League
OF North America. fully approving his
awarding of the medals to those who
won them. The championship shield
was won by the Annapolis Young
Mems Christian Association, but that
body was not member OF the Athletic
League of North America at the time OF
the contest, consequently could not hold
the State championship. and by mutual
agreement it will be contested for in 1900.
All medals and prizes except the shield
will, therefore. be awarded.
In connection with the above the secre-
tary OF the Y. Nj. c. A., of Annapolis.
desires TO thank all those who contiibut-
ed and took part, believing that the en-
couragment they received will enable
them TO maintain first place again next
year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
Approaching Wedding.

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Rev. Joseph +. McComas,
rector of St. Anne's Protestant Episcopal
Church. this city. and Miss Katharine
Carmichael Murray. daughter of Pay Di-
rector James ID. Murray. u. S. NJ, re-
tired. The ceremony will take place on
Thursday. November 9th. at St. Anne's
Church at high noon. In the absence OF
Bishop Paret. Rev. J. c. Gray, rector OF
Grace Church. Elkridge. and son-in-law
Of the late DIR. Southgate, will officiate.
assisted by Rev. F. B. Howden. of En-
manuel Church, Cumberland. No invi-
tations. we are informed, will be sent to
persons residing in the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
I Sc
Mems Fall Underwear.

Mems Gray Merino Shirts and
Drawers. worth 3oc for. ....... Is
Mems White and Camel Hair Meri-
no Shirts and Drawers, worth 3oc 25
Mems Fine Yeager Knit Fleece lin
ed Shirts and Drawers in several
different patterns and colors, reg
ular price soc, for. or.......... 80
Mems fine fleeced ribbed Shirts and
Drawers, assorted colors, regular
value o5c for. r.................. As
Mems canton flannel Drawers, made
with double stitched seams and
seat, worth 3Sc, for. or............ 25
Mems extra heavy canton flannel
Drawers for. ................... %
Ladies ieeced ribbed Underwear,
worth 25c, each. h............... rs
Ladies' heavy feeced ribbed Shirts
with silk taped neck band. with
pearl button, worth 3oc. each. 25
Children white Merino Underwear
eaCh. ................ .IoC, I5c, I'd
Boys fleeced Yeager Knit Under
wear, worth soc for each. 49,. 25
A few Ladies fine bleached sum-
mer vests with taped neck and
sleeves regularly sold for I5c each,
lOA ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
CHARLES WEISS.
The Progressive Merchant of Market
Space.

space.
Among the progressive merchants of
Annapolis is MIR. Charles Weiss, proprie-
tor of the largest wholesale and retail
liquor establishment at the State Capitol
Mr.. Weiss has been living in Annapolis
about ten years, and for five years has
occupied his present commodious estab
lishment on Market Space. The hand
some bar is fitted up with all modern
conveniences, and in appearance is
second to none, south of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Weiss conducts his business on a
different scale from other wholesale and
retail dealers and by his method can af-
ford to sell at lower prices than others.
He buys directly from the dis,illery, and
manufacturers, ordering large quantities
in advance. His prices cannot be dupli-
Gated by the wholesale.
Mr.. Weiss caters to all classes. He
has.high class whiskies. gins, wines. etc.,
besides some old stuff to suit those ac-
customed to these luxuries, and low price
whiskies for cooking and other purposes,
in fact you can get any quality or quanti-
ty of all grades and brand at his man.
moth establishment. For the Christmas
buyer he always has something in store.
great reduction being made during the
holidays for the benefit of customers in
city and country. His country trade is
enormous and is rapidly increasing, as
his county friends know they will be
treated fairly and squarely by Charles
Weiss. He is the agent and bother of
the celebrated Anheauser- Busch high
grade beer. He has also on draught
and in bottles the finest ale and porter.
A call ana inspection OF his goods is re-
spectfully invited as he feels sure of being
able to please all who pay him a visit at
his place on Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-20
PERSONAL MENTION.
In the Social Whirl-Those Who Go
and Those Who Come.


Miss Lillian c. Davis is visiting Mrs.
Thos. Ross, St. Dennis, Baltimore coun-
ty.
Miss Mary Davis is visiting her broth
er, X. Mex. Davis. in the second dis
trict.
Mr.. Augustus Floto, a prominent
merchant, of Pittsburg, is visiting rela-
tives in Annapolis.
Lieut.. Com. Richard Rush, u. S. N,
and Miss Rush, have arrived here TO
spend the winter.
Mrs. James II. Brown and Mrs.
Jas. K. Braishears are visiting relatives
at Hyattsvllle, Prince George county.
Lieut. Clarence REIN. who has been
visiting his parents. left this morning for
Washington, Pa, where he will engage
in the practice of law.
A number of Annapolitans left here
today for Baltimore, to attend the funer-
al OF Mrs. Catherine " Matheson, a late
resident of Annapolis, who died in Balti-
more Wednesday.
Manager E. B. Cole, of The Postal
Telegraph Company. will leave tomor-
row for Baltimore to visit his father, Mr..
Jas. X. Cole, who has had an operation
performed for severe illness.
Miss Nellie Gassaway was bridesmaid
and Miss Annie Iglehart maid of honor,
at the marriage OF DIR. Charles X. Robins,
to Miss Evelyn S. Berkely. at Stauton,
Va, on Wednesday.
Miss Mary Eleanor Forbes. of Prince
Georges county, was married to Mr..
Charles A. Bowling, of Bryantown,
Charles county, on Wednesday. Miss
Forbes is well-known in Annapolis,
where she has relatives and has frequent
ly visited.