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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
BIG RAILROADS RACE.
BURLINGTON and Northwestern triV-
ina For Possession of a Pass
Through Rockies.

A dispatch from Ogden, Utah. July
30, says: Developments in the railroad
situation are coming out slowly at this
end of the trHnscontinental race for an
outlet for one or two of the great rail-
road organizations.
A month ago there was surveying
party of the Burlington road let of the
Union Pacific at Granger, and there
they were QUILTED with wagons. tent
age, provisions, ETC., for long trip
across the country. From that time
until lay there has never been a
word heard from them and many have
been the conjectures as to their where
abouts.
This morning General Superinten-
dent Calvert aud Chief Engineer En-
sign of the Burlington, whose presence
here Yesterday caused considerable
stir, left by wagon for the east, thong q
they gave out as their destination the
south. They followed the line OF the
Union Pacific for 20 miles and then
started for the direction OF one OF the
passes which permit the entrance OF
railroad into this section of the coun-
try.
Working this way from, Granger
have been the engineer corps, which
disappeared from Granger. and by to-
morrow the parties will have met, the
surveying party having covered lou
miles.
This is on the line of survey which
has often been contemplated by both
the North wes tern and the Burling ton,
and it appears now the Burlington
will endeAvor to get good lead on the
North western by this move.-Topeka
journal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Texas Central Extension.

A special dispatch to the Globe Dem
ocrat from Waco says: The result OF
the conference between the officials OF
the Texas Central and the Houston and
Texas Central was the fixing of the
date for the long term lease to become
operative whereby the former road
gets possession of q piece of track
twelve miles long, extending from
Waco to Ross, being part of the Waco
and Northwestern, which road Mr..
Huntington purchased and made q
part of the Houston and Texas Central.
The lease will 90 into effect on the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
LINK AND PIN.

18th of next month. The Texas Cen
trail, by this step, sewers its relations
with the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
and becomes independent as to track.
age into Waco. The Texas Central
has forty miles of the northwest ex-
tension under construction. 1t has
made no com bin alton with the Hunt
ington system other than trafflc ar
rangements mutually advantageous.
growing out of leasing the track from
the Houston and Texas Central, which
will make other business arrange
ments between the two lines necessary
and rofitable.-Houston Post.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Southern Railway.

The summer homes" in the noun
tains of Virginia, North Carolina
Georgia and Tennessee are reached
with so much ease and quick time thai
they are more popular than ever The
rates for board have been made so very
reasonable that it is cheaper than re
naming at home. You can secure any
desired altitude from two to ten thous'
and feet. For map folders, circulars
summer homes" booklet, or other in
formation, please address J. G. An
drews, Southwestern passenger agent
Hutchins House, Houston, Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01

Mr.. Hartman, superintendent OF tne
Mexican Central, has returned from
the City OF Mexico.
E.. G.. Laftus, bridge and building
superintendent of the Mexican Cen
trail railway, came in from chihuahua
last night on business for the CON-
pany.
Goldman, Sachs & Co., bankers, an
nounce that they have bought the $40,
600, 600 of new Chicago and Alton per
cent subscription bonds, "when issued. -
The price paid for the bonds has not
been made public.-Ex.
The Wagner palace car shops at East
Buffalo, N. Y, are endeavoring to I'm
working full time. The shops were
reopened Monday and 1000 men are on
the pay roll. Last summer less than
500 were employed tbere.-Ex.
Night Yardmaster Tegmeyer of the
G. 81. & S. A., is the recipient of three
boxes of very fine cigars from the Kan
sas City Smelling and Refining com
pany. The cigars were given to Mr..
Tegtmeyer in appreciation of his SER
vices, in loading and getting uuder
way in such quick time the train car
rying the engine to the late smelter
fire.
George w. Boyd, for years assistant
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania
railroad, has joined the forces OF tn
Southern railway company. as manas
ger of passenger transportation. AT
assistant passenger agent of the Penn
sylvania, he was better known than
any other man from president to flag
man. He was the official host of the
company.-Ex.
PASSENGER officials of all the eastern
railroads will be busy men during the
next three weeks. Before August 20
thew must submit to the board of arbi-
| tration on the differential question
complete statistics of their passenger
traffic for two years. AT the same time
the heads of the passenger departments
will have to prepare the arguments
| they will be called upon to make be-
fore the arbitrator in September, in
New York.-Ex.
The sale of the Dallas, Fort Worth
& Gulf railway to the Chicago, Rock
Island & Texas road is reported to-
night. The property consists of about
SAC, 900 worth of trackage in the Dallas
city limits. The price paid is kept
| private, but it ia said to be $3.50, 900.
The Rock Island has long wanted to
come to Dallas from Fort Worth, the
Texas terminus. They mean business,
and have already bought splendid
site for depot and terminal facilities.
The route the new road will probably
take was surveyed six years ago. 1t
runs parallel with the Texas & Pacific
for the entire thirty-two miles. Con-
struction of the road will be common
ced as speedily as possible, and Rock
Island officials say their trains will be
running into Dallas by November L.
Kansas City Journal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
fever sores, tetter, chspped hands.
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup-
lions, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box, For
sale by w. A. Irwin & Co., Wholesale
and retail agents.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspep-
STA because its Ingredients are such
that it can't help doing so. 1.-THE
public can reply upon it as a master
remedy for all disorders arising from
imperfect digestion. flames M. Tho
mas, M. D.. in American Journal of
Health, N. Y. Fred Schaefer drug
uiSt
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Low Rates To Mexico.

The Mexican Central Railway will
sell round trip excursion tickets to
Mexico City for $500 U. S. Cy., July
22nd, 23rd, 10th, 3Oth, August 5th, 9th
18th and 18th. Good for returning go
thirty days from date of sale. See B.
J. Kuhn, commercial agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Bio Canadian Subsidies.

The Dominion government presented
to parliament resolution granting sub
sidies to railway to the extent OF So
$40, 245. This includes $1,000 900 for
brid ge over the ST. Lawrence at Quebec
and 1886, 600 for the Ontario and Rainy
River railway. The remainder of the
money goes to new roads built for de-
velopment purposes.-Houston Post.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Low Rates To Mexico.

The Mexican Central Railwap will
sell round trip excursion tickets to
Mexico City for $500 U. s. Cy., July
22rd- 23rd, 10Th. Both, August 5th, 9th,
12tn, and 18th. Good for returning 1907
thirty days from date of sale. See B.
]. Kuhn, commercial agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01

haul the freight of the Santa Fe over
the Denver road from Trinidad to Fort
Worth, where it would again be turned
over to the Santa Fe. AS 1t is now, the
haul by way iof Newton, Ia over SOO
miles the longest. 1t is thought the
deal will be made.-Ex.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Mexican Mineral Belt.

The only direct route to the rich
mining regions of Eastern Sonora
and Western Chihuahua is via the
Sierra Madre line, and Casas Gran
des. Trains leave Ciudad Juarez al
1928 daily except Sundays.
J. T. LOGAN.
Genl. Traffic Agent
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Santa Fe Freight Haul.

There was q conference of the Off
Gals of the Fort Worth & Denver City
railway being held in Denver for the
purpose of conside ring q proposition to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Rio WdShOut.

The east bound passenger train due
here at 80 O'Clock is delayed in
definitely on account of big wsshou
near Bowie, A. T.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Ladies' Aid Society.

At o'clock, on Tuesday afternoon
Aug. LIST; the ladies of the Aid Society
will hold their regular monthly bust,
ness meeting at the Presbyterian
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Money To Loan.

Call on E. Ssmbrano, 311 Ell Paso
straat
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01
Sparks From The Engine.

Mr.. Hartman, superintendent OF the
Mexican Central, has returned from
the City of Mexico.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-01

Call for Coverings Coffee and you will get
the best Favored coffee on the market.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05

British Troop. Lave the Town to
lhc inrIs.
REASON NOT GIVEN.
The Boors Are Reported 10 lie closing
upon Iadysmiih The Beers Are
lIoisting the Trlnstaal flag
In Znlulind.

London. Nov 4 n j. officially an
nounced hero that the British have evso.
mated Caleuso. south Of Ladysmitn
Where the message came from is not
given. but supposed TO be- from De!agoa
bay
Another dispatch says the Beers afs
closing upon Ladymith
According 20 another dispatch re-
oeiyed here from Ladysmith. the body
Of General K1ck the Bocr commander
who was wounded at the battle Of Glen
o. captured and taken 10 Ladysmlih,
whore Boz died. has been taken 10 Pre-.
tOria
sunauothor dispatch FROM Lldysmith
says the towuspeople including tho
women. witnessed the battle at Lady.
smith
IL is also said aresumption Of lighting
IL hourly expected
The Boers are tfaycfsing Lululand
hosting nags over British possessions.
A dispatcn 10 the Exchange Telegraph
company from Caps Town announces
that the Beers have entered Cape Colony
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
FITz ON THE FIGHT.
lie .. disappointed at Jsnrlss No, KnseL
InE Shark.y Ont.

Chicago, Nov Bob Fitzsimmons
was greatly pleased at the result OF the
fight, declaring that his contract 10 fight
the winner brought him once more the
chance 20 fight Jefries who wres,ed the
championship from him
Il cannot understand though" said
Fitzsimmons, why JefIries did not
knock him out II really looks 10 me as
though be should have done 90. and /
am mighty sorry he did not / have
not anything particular against Shar.
key, II he did help 20 rob me Of the
decision In San francisco. but II Jeifries
had knocked him out IL would have
been clean cut affsir. with no doubts
Of any kind about IL. As long as | am
going 20 fight Jeifries for the champion.
ship wish just on that account that
he had knocked Sharkey out That
would make my title 10 the champion.
ship 10 much the clearer when I defeat
Jeiiries. as you may be sure am going
10 do
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
BROOM CORN CORNER.

A Combine secures Twenty Thousand
T"H' cot ef I~snty-rour rhou.ssd.
Chicago nov. 4 80 The bfoomcorn
crop oi the country has been practically
oornered W l. Roseboom and A. J.
Klan of this city are the chief manipu
tors in the corner aud associated with
them in the deal are @ s Tarboz aud
Thomas Lyons. Of Arcola. Ills. Oscar
Merkle of Paris Ills. T. T. Meyer.
Louisville Ky. and Augustus Rosen.
berger and = Ritz. Of Evansville
Id They have incorporated the Uhiou
Broom Supply company with hcadquar.
ters Ia this city. 10 handle the corner
For month past they have had
agents securing Illinois. Iowa. Kansas
Oklahoma. Missouri and other states.
and they have bought up an the stock
IN farmers hands az prices ranging from
t7o 10 $40 per ton. OF the 24.OOO tons
OF broomcorn harvested IN this country
IN September the combine has secured
% 900 tons. al cost appFozimating
g.. 2j0. 600 Broomcorn now commands
q price Of tliO 10 500 a ton. The ma.
nipulators expects 10 clear 8. OOO. 900 on
the corner The price. il IL declared.
will be boosted within few day ~
high ~ the lucky possessors Of the new
crop see 10 10 put ~ Broomcorn deal.
ers Of this city who have not laid IN
supply expect 10 pay dearly Tor their
stock
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
SENSATIONAL RePoRn-s
stafiar sends IN Oa. Concerning Ohiesrs
IN Charge - Transports.


San Francisco. Nov. The Eramin.
sr says tie most sensational report Of
To- military board of inquiry ever sent
to tho war department from this city
has been forwarded 10 Washington from
ih' headquarters Of Major General
shaiter The document consists of near
b 100 typewritten pages and contains
tho seyorest kind Of criticism q the
methods employed by officers in ehargs
Of the sick soldiers who returned from
The Philippines on the transports Tartar
and Newport on Oct 10
Upon Major Rafter. surgeon Of tue
Twentieth Kansas volunteers. whocame
back on the Tartar. the heaviest oen.
sure Is laid Colonel Metcalie. Of the
same regiment, who commanded tho
trvopship. General Funston being the
only passenger. Is Indirectly referred To
Mtuy other officer. were given hard
measure of criticism. but their names
ARE Icing withheld until the war depart
ment sees ht b. make known the details
Of ihe report
Tho board of inquiry which 10 seve.
erly arfaigned the transport service
was appointed by General shafter two
weeks ago AZ iho suggestion Of Colonel
Alfrel e. Girafd. chief surgeon ia gem
eral at the hospital at presidio Colonel
Giards desire Tor an investigation was
occasi0ned by the depiorable condition
IN which ho found the aick men from
the transports Tartar aud Newport
There were about 40 Of them and nearly
all were suiferingfrom dysentry. Three
Of tbe men who came on these trans.
ports died few days after arriving
Thoy are John Fabi-ak and John Logan.
Fourth cavalry. and George Mills Of
the Twentieth Kansas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
GEO. W. HIGGS

Il diH selling grocerio-
Mc rains came and The icinds
5lcu. The food has come and
gone. lam a iihif diifgrsd
from The cIscis NJ ne food Bat
an It'll u ne ring. COmpr-
hiion said to b. ne ne 0f
trade, he moro competition rc
hare hs cheaper M sfil-I
hare jud rfcdroi a part Ola
car " CGLb0gf. Onions and
P0idi00 Thoe wiH be- s0ld
rGV cheap, nearly IKE giIug
them dwuV Tam ShH huu
gyy for Chickens and Egg7.
No trade Is siiH improriHg
srrry dnV Uhy, Becags I
sfi GOOD Grocries fer inlc
m0ug, also hdrs fresh roasted
y,auuis 8 cOat dsdct, 9 6sdrts
Tor 9 cmfs a sack iiso haze
a complete line of French
HaTps Q, 10, 10, 20, 25, 50 and
up 70 SOC.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05

New York, Nov The fire on Mott
street Friday destroyed more lives than
was at first supposed There was a
gathering Of the men employed IN the
building and It was learned that three
men who were supposed 10 be safe can
not be found Roger III pasca. who was
reported missing, turned up all right
The revised list Of missing is a. follows
John u Weir. superintendent Of the
Manhatten Bed company Michael Con.
Ian. engineer. Charles Smith. packer;
Albert Bush burr ,-hrr. Max Albin.
Tiyetsr
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05

Mckinney Tex, Nov q A fatal
burning occurred = miles east Of Me
Kinney on the farm Of Colonel Aaron
Coffey, In which the little S.year.old
child was the victim lnplaying around
tho cooksioye the childs clothing was
accidentally gni;ed aud nearly burned
from her body before the flames could
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
GENERAL HULiER
tCommandIng the British forces In South
Africa

At Norval-pruit. destroying several
bridges
The British iroopship papidan. which
sailed for South Africa Nov !. from
Liverpool. has returned IN a damaged
condition. having encountered storm
She is going 10 Liverpool 20 b. reftted
Dispatches show the forces of the
Orange Free State are prepared % Ia
wade Cape Colony These forces ar,
not overwhelming. hut the Dutch Ia 10,
neighborhood Of Colesburg aud Burgh
ersdorp are exceptionally pro Beer and
their support is evidently expected
The objective point Of this force Of
Beers will probably be Naauwaport. on,
o. tho most straiegetic railroad poinb
IN South Africa. aud which will prob
ably be. IL Is said here. the first ad
vanced depot Of the second division OF
the army corps
General Butler is believed 10 be on bis
way 10 Ladysmith with reinforcemenis
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
ts e1unguisned
KnIsd By prn.mIt..

Chicago. Nov 4 Five hundred
pounds Of dynamite exploded In the
mixing house Of the Aetna Powder works
at Aetna, Ind Two unknown employees
were killed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
Fatally Hurt ia Gin.

Crockett, Tex. Nov Al. d. Chris
topher. living II miles east Of Crockett
got entangled IN a gin and was 20 seri.
susly injured that he died His arm ant
shoulder were terribly cut
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
10 Gustav Thci MIL

10 Gustav The MIL
Theilkuhl Is classified as laborer boz
the patcu; office bui IN the advertise
ment the applicants were directed q
call at az Eighth street, y W
Ono Of eie watchmen said he under
stood Mr Theilkuhl was organizing %
regiment 20 go 10 South Africa 10 Gghl
the English The matter was hrough.
20 the attention OF the chief clerk Of Oh,
department who IN turn referred 10 90
Assistant Commissioner Greedy Tho
lsites promptly ordered au invartiEa.
tion. and Nc Theilkuhl will be called
Tor an explanation.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
tn. K.ntusLy. Trial Trip.

Newport News. Va. Nov 4-The of
fciAl trial trip Of the bAttleship Ken
lucky will take place of Massachusetts,
coast on Nov. 20.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05

Fort Smith. Ark, Nov THE grand
jnry has indicted Prosecuting Attorney
johnson for carrying a pistol, which is
prohibited BY the law Of Arkansas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-05
TrrIas 70 n.eruIt Am.rIe.n.

Washington. Nov. 4 - An attempt
has been made here 10 recruit voluntess
for service under the Boer standard il
South Africa by man named Theilkuhl
In the employ Of the patent office Foi
some time the patent Office looked lik,
a recruiting station and Chief Draughis
man Scott was kept busy answering
questions concerning newspaper ad
vsrtisement which invited all ahlebodied
men with military experience. who de
sired 20 go 10 The Trausyaal. TO apply
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

have grown out of my knowledge.
Those who were in short dresses and
knee trousers are now the Young
women and young men. Two girls
who were my pupils when they were
at the ages OF nine and eleven, have
now been married two and three
years. These changes make me real
ice that am getting old. do not
feel it, but / must be, don't you
think?
Prof. Patrick tells me that he ia
looking stout again, and win be in
fine shape for the opening of school.
He is having delightful vacation.
wanted to spend the 4th with him,
but was unable to get Off. enjoyed
a big Mississippi picnic on that day,
but would have been better pleased
to see how the 4th is spent in the
north. l suppose you all have enjoy
ed two or three picnics ere this.
was sorry to hear of the death of
little Blanche.
My heart is with you all.
H. b. HINES.
Brandon, Miss, July 8, 1859.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

The artesian well in Colfax is now
about finished. 1t is a remarkable
affair in several respects. 1t is 1903
feet deep, being the deepest well in the
State, save one on the banks OF Lake
Pontchartrain. The flow is $4,000
gallons day, and it will rise to an
altitude of sixty feet above the sur
lace Of the earth. This is twenty feet
higher than any artesian well in the
State will flow. There is also a large
How OF natural gas that burns with
a bright steady blaze, that can be
easily utilized. 1t is proposed to or
game a stock company to take in
charge the enterprise of developing
the gas and water power, as the wa
ter itself is too salty for general use
BY the public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15
Notice to Settlers.
Reward for Estray Mule.

A black mare mule, about Is hands
high, name sheared close but uneven.
short bushy tail, and two or three white
spots from saddle mark. Brand not re.
membered, but think she is branded on
left shoulder. Had on large bell with
a tap for clapper when she left. ANY
one returning her TO me. or furnishing
information leading to her recovery, will
De suitably rewarded.
X. II. DASNENBERG.
luiyS Pineville, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

Hon. A. J. Lafargue, of Avoyclles,
has been appointed by Gov. Foster
as one of the judges of the 10th judi
cial district, to fill the vacancy result
ing from the death of Judge E. North
Cullom. Mr.. Lafargue is a fine lawyer,
q gentleman and scholar, and is al
so a member OF the journalistic fra
ternity. His appointment is a good
one, and meets with generalapproval,
especially among his confreres of the
press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

Capt. c. H. Teal, who has been
down with slow fever for the past two
weeks, IL getting along very nicely,
his temperature ruling at only one or
two degrees above normal. On yes
terday Messrs. John Barlow and
John Tucker, of Natchitoches, came
down to see the Captain, and finding
him doing so well left after few
hours.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

We are sorry to learn OF the death
OF Mr.. T. II. Nugent, who went to
New Orleans a lew weeks ago for
treatment. He was Familiarity known
to many friends as "Dock." His re-
mains were shipped home for burial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

Clerk W. L. Shackelford and family
returned last Sunday from their two
weeks visit to Mount Mena, Ark, and
report it as fine summer resort.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15
An Epidemic Of Diarrhoes

Mr.. 4. Sanders, writing Cocoanut
Grove, Fla, says there has been quite an
epidemic of diarrhoea there. He had a
severe attack and was cured by four
doses OF Chamberlain's- Collie Cholera
and Disrrhoea Remedy. He says he also
recommended it to others and they say
It 10 the best medicine they ever used.
For sale by ]. H. McNeely, Collar; Bush
D Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15
Gin Outfit for Sale.

| have a first-class ginning outfit,
which will sell cheap for cash. The
outfitconsists of an engine and boiler,
Outlet gin stand, baling press and ali
appliances-will also include pair of
Fairbanks 700 I'd cotton scales. Ev-
erything is in good working order,
and will be sold for cash at the ex-
IRENE low price of $3.50.
Apply at this Office, or to-
Mrs. j. w. LAND,
At Villas, or at Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

A hasty messenger brought word
to relatives in Colfax on last Tuesday
that Mrs. D. C. Tower, of Boyce, was
dying, but we learn she did not die as
was expected, and hope she may get
well.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-07-15

There is no money in the parish
treasury, and scrip was sold at the
low figure OF IS cents this week, lower
than it has been for several years.