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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

An s.horse engine and boiler will be
sold on good terms. See advertise
ment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

Morning sickness, or nausea from preg-
rancy. is dlspelled by Simmons Squaw
Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
To Confederate Soldiers.

To Confederate Soldiers.
Colfax, La. Nov. 9 1893.
/ offer my services free of all charges
to any Confederate soldier or soldiers
widow who desires to apply for pension.
The amount set apart for pensions 10
small; and the distressed condition Of a
large number Of These old soldiers, and
their widows, calls for every dime allow
ed them BY law.
Widows whose husbands died since
june LIST, 1865, do rot come under the
law. w. L. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk District Court
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

II you want bargain in sewing
machines be sure to coll at the Chron-
icle Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
Notice..
Colfax. La. Dec. Z

Colfax, La, Dec. 81, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that ] will ap-
ply to the Honorable Board of Pardons
for pardon from the conviction of horse
stealing at the last term Of court for
Grant parish. BARNEY BRADY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
New Goods

Are being constantly added to his
stock, such as Dry Goods. Clothing,
Notions, Hats, Shoes. Staple and
Fancy Groceries, etc. In fact. every.
thing kept in a first-cIaes store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07
School board meets to-day.

Mr.. E. w. Teddlie moved his family
TO WINFIELD this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-07

Mr.. W. P. Guynes, mayor of Pol
lock, was a visitor to Colfax Monday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
THE TREATY.
Senator spooner Urges It's
Ratification.

washington, Feb. IA notable
speech was made in the Senate today
by Mr.. Spooner of Wisconsin. He took
for his text the anti-expansion resolu-
ton offered by Mr. Vest, but did not
confine himself closely to that proposed
declaration of policy. He discussed
the question of expansion in all of it's
phases. and urged the ratification Of the
peace treaty as the best means of bring
ing the burning question home to the
people themselves, who, he said, could
we'll be trusted on their sober second
thought to do that which would be fair,
Just and generous toward the inhabit
ants of the Philippine archipelago. Mr..
Spooner spoke for three hours, and
through his brilliant oratory, fine abil-
ity as a close and astute reasoner,
splendid qualities as an advocate and
adroitness and cleverness at repartee,
held the careful attention of an unusu-
ally large number of senators and
large audience in the galleries. At the
conclusion of his speech, he received the
warm congratulations of many of his
colleagues, notable among whom was
Mr.. Tillman of South Carolina, with
whom he had had a sharp personal tilt
III lllS CouISe W MS arg uinSIll.
The executive session of the Senate
today was merely continuance of the
legal argument which started with SEN
ator Spooner's speech in the open SEN
ate. 1t grew out of the question of
Senator Tlllman concerning the status
of the Filipinos with reference to citi-
zenship in case the cession of the Phil
ippine islands should be accomplished.
Senator Hoar made a set argument.
quoting literally from authorities in
support OF the contention that they
would become citizens and be entitled
to all the rights and privileges as such
under the constitution. This view
was antagonized by Senators Platt of
Connecticut, Teller and Nelson
Senator Davis in charge of the trea-
ty, expressed the opinion after the adj
iournment of the Senate, tonight that
vote would be secured tomorrow on
the resolutions pending in the Senate
declaratory of the country's future at
titude toward the Filipinos in case of
the ratification of the treaty. The first
vote will be on the Bacon resolution.
which will probably be voted down
vote will then be taken upon a reso-
luton more acceptable to the majority
probably that offered by Mr. Sullivan,
which it is expected will be adopted
Senator Daniel will speak on the treaty
in the open Senate tomorrow. and SEN
ator Morgan in executive session.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
FINANCE.
Republicans in Caucus Dis
cuss Future Legislation.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The republican
members of the House of Represent
atives met in caucus tonight to deter
mine upon a course of action in re-
gard to framing financial legisla,-
ton. The meeting was well attended,
most of the prominent figures on the
republican side of the chamber being
present.
These included Chairman Payne of
the ways and means committee and
Messrs. Grosvenor, Henderson, Hop
kins, Steele, Cannon, Walker, Brosius,
Stone, Hepburn, Tawney, Evans, Grout,
Hill, Prince, Corliss, Bennett and the
rank and file of the republican mem
bership. Gen. Grosvenor, chairman of
the caucus, presided and Mr.. Bennett
of New York was chosen as secretary
to succeed Mr.. Hooker, resigned.
Representative Henderson of Iowa
presented the following resolution,
which served as text for all the dis
cussion of the evening: Resolved, that
a committee of IL members of the pres
ent House of Representatives who are
members of the seth congress, shall be
appointed by the chairman of this
caucus, for the purpose of considering
monetary legislation and submitting
their recommendations to a republican
caucus at the first session of the 56th
congress with authority TO confer with
like committee from the senate"
The discussion on this resolution pro-
ceeded with much animation for more
than an hour. Those who spoke were
Messrs. Henderson, Tawney, Cannon,
Walker, Payne and Hepburn. There
was but little difference of opinion on
the main point, that it would be futile
to attempt financial legislation at this
late day in the present session. Mr..
Henderson made strong speech in
support of the plan embodied in his res
olution, and pointed out the advantage
of having this important subject COM
mitted to a body serving both in this
congress and the next, and represent
ing the various sections of the country
and as far as possible ITS diverse bust
ness and economic interests. Mr.. Can
non of Illinois questioned the wisdom
of the resolution, although he said he
would not oppose 1t with his vote. He
expressed the strong belief, however,
that the present prosperity OF the
country made it inexpedient to enter
upon financial discussions.
Mr.. Payne, the recently appointed
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee did not coincide with Mr.. Cam
mons views, and strongly favored the
proposed plan of committing the en-
tire financial question to a caucus COM
mittee.
The other speeches were substantially
along the same line, general adherence
being given to the plan of "a caucus
committee representing all sections
and interests. When the vote was
taken it was little short of unanimous
namely, yeas g., nays q.
/ The chairman announced that the
names of members of the new finance
committee would not be announced
al. present, as some time would be. re-
, quired to learn the wishes of members
| concerning the hard work likely to be
involved in this service, and also to
make up a strong organization, thor
oughly representative in character. AT
i 10 o'clock the caucus adjourned.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
THE EIGHTH.
Col. Pew Describes Camp of
Massachusetts Boys.

Boston. Feb, 2.-Goy. Wolcott has re-
ceiVed from Col. Pew Of the Eighth reg
lment stationed at Matanzas, Cuba, the
following letter:
We landed here Jan. Is, and are still
nard at work trying to pitch military
camp on a coral limestone hill The
rock stands up all over our ground like
sharp-pointed needles, and we have to
pound 1t down with sledge hammers.
our camp is in a healthy location on a
hillside that slopes In terraces to the
sea. The men are comfortably housed
IN hospital tents, and are each furnish
ed a cot bed. We brought lumber from
America, and have constructed
comfortable kitchens and mess houses,
WIN many conveniences which are
hacking in the other regiments.
We have today in, camp 1147 men
and AZ officers. The health of the
regiment is excellent. 1t will take us
week or 10 days more before we can
get our roads made and the camp laid
out as intended
Our chief work here seems to be
feeding the poor and getting the peo-
pie to work. There is a great deal of
restitution outside the city Capt
Bean, who is organizing the committees
OF distribution in various towns and
villages In this province, tells me there
are a great many deaths from starva-
ton. He found a little chap in the
nelds yesterday, naked, except for a
gunny sack" The boy was skin and
bones except his legs, which were
swollen and broken out in dreadful
sores. He was turned over to the viii
lage doctor, and is being fed on rice.
Bean reports great restitution and low
vltailty among the poor people in the
country.
We have cleaned out a lot of re-
concentrate huts near our camp. Col.
Stopford has charge of the work. and
is burning up the huts after paying the
owners. They are very glad to get his
$l5 and move out. One pack mule can
carry their whole outfit. They can
move out in five minutes after the pur-
chase is completed
The people here have received the
troops with the greatest joy. They
are already hoarse with shouting and
tired out with celebrating. Their lead
ers seem clever and are working in
full accord with the American officers
IN this province. | think there will
be little need of holding the troops here
Tor long period. They all seem To
desire independence There are some
Cuban troops in this vicinity. but the
forceS seem to be breaking nm and
seeking civil employment. The weather
mere IS warm, but not uncomfortable
Very respectfully,
William A. Pew. Jr..
Colonel commanding Eighth Reei
ment, Mass, u S. ""
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
STILL SHOWING.
Storm in Colorado Causing
Great Suffering.

Denver, Col, Feb. 1.-THE snow
storm that has ragged with but brief in
termissions for more than a week in
Colorado was renewed today with IN
abated energy.
The snow fall all day was extremely
heavy, while strong winds piled it up
and filed railroad cuts, almost COM
pletely blocking railroad traffic in the
mountain districts. Snowslides have
occurred at several points, one Is miles
west Of Leadville on Mount Gilbert, car
rying down a miners camp and bury
ing William Manning.
Many mountain towns are cut off
from the world, the only means Of COM
munication being on shoe-shoes. Food
and fuel supplies are becoming alarm
ingly short in many places. A hazard
5ous piece of work to relieve the suf-
ferlng at Breckenridge, Como, Dillon
and other points around the first
named camp was successfully accom-
plished by the Colorado Southern Rail-
road today, when citizens with show
els cleared off the South Park tracks
to the depot in Breckenridge and a
much-battered supply train crawled
into the town, the first inside of three
weeks.
The situation at Breckenridge was
becoming critical, as the grocery sup
ply was almost exhausted. Miners,
prospectors, mill men and timber cut
ters were coming in from the surround
ing hills begging for provisions. Breck-
lnrloge was buried in snow. Slides in
~ directions made the road leading
into the camp impossible. At Lead
vile the supply of coal is so small that
forced shutdown of mines and smelt-
ers is threatened.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
OFF FOR MANILA.
Transport Sherman Sails With 1914 Off
GERS and Men on Board.

New York, Feb. 2.-The United States
transport Sherman, with the Third reg
ular infantry and second battalion of
the Seventeenth infantry on board,
sailed from Brooklyn at p. m. today
for Manila. The trip will be made by
way of the Suez canal. There were,
in all. 1914 men and officers on board.
The men were enthusiastic over the
fact that they had received the detail
to the Philippines. With Col. John II.
Page were his wife, two daughters and
three sons. Several of the other off,
GERS were accompanied by their wives
and families. Visitors were allowed on
board until an hour before sailing, and
the ship was crowded with friends of
the officers and men.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
RUTLAND RAILROAD.
It Took Possession Of the ogdensburg and
Lake Champain Yesterday.

Rutland, VT, Feb. 2.-The Rutland
railroad took possession of the Ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain railroad to-
day. The price paid for the road was
over 81, 000, 900. p. W. Clement will as
sumo charge of the Ogdensburg and
Lake Champlain on Monday as presi-
dent. The following were elected di-
rectors of the latter road today, in
New York city: w. Seward Webb,
John w. Stewart, George Fl. Ball,
George Bird, ID. V. w. Rossiter, w. G..
Clement, Edgar Hasting, Percival w.
Clement, Charles Parsons, Waldo
Clement and Frank w. Rollins. These
directors organized with the election
of Percival w. Clement president and
Fl. G. Smith treasurer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
WAR BOARDS REPORT.
1t Is Largely in Type and May Be SUBJ
mlttee 10 President Soon.


Washington, Feb 2.--The war inves-
LEGATION commission has as yet re-
ceived no response from James Farnan,
who was yesterday summoned from
Chester, Pa, to testify as to the chem
ical preparation of beef in Omaha last
summer. In case Farnan appears, it
is possible that the ramifications of
his testimony may involve the commits
sion in another long series of hearings,
but if he does not appear or his testi-
mony is not important, there will re-
main only the experts of the agricul-
tural department and the army medical
museum, who are Analysing the sam
pies of meat secured by the commits
sion. 1t is understood that these gem
tlemen will appear as witnesses before
the commission instead of submitting
written statements. Their examination
is not expected to take long, and as
the commissions report is now largely
in type, it may be submitted to the
president quite soon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
TRANSPORT BUFFALO.
It Arrives at Manila With Sailors 10 Re-
lieve Dewey's Men.

Manila, Feb. 2, $50 p. m.-The United
States transport Buffalo, having on
board sailors to relieve men in Rear
Admiral Deweys fleet, arrived here to-
day. The United States transport
Pennsylvania has arrived here from
Iloilo with the Fifty-frst Iowa. These
troops are being disembarked at Cavite
The United States transport City of
Pueblo has sailed for Nagaskai, Japan.
Major Gen. Otis has published an or
der requiring the inhabitants of Manila
to procure official certificates of identi-
ty which will cost 20 cents each after
Feb. 2.
The British battleship Centurion,
flagship of Vice Admiral Sir Edward
H. S. Seymour, and the British second
class cruiser Bonaventure have sailed
for Hong Kong.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
MEMORY OF MISS WILLARD.

Springfield. H., Feb. "a movement
voc started here today for the erec-
ton of a bronze statue in honor of the
late Frances Il. Willard in the national
capital at washington. Illinois is en-
titled to two places in the statuary nan,
Ne Ne. wizards life and work by con-
w., an appropriate memorial Of
her a bill was introduced in the
iagislature today which appropriates
1900 for the expense to be incurred
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
GEN. EAGAN's FATE.
Record of Court Martial Now in Presi-
dents Hands for Final Review.


Washington, Feb. 1.-The record of
the court martial in the case of Gen.
Eagan is now in the hands of the pres
ident Tor hnal review. Today Mr..
Worthington, attorney for Gen Eagan,
filed with the judge advocate general
the adqlt1onal or supplementary plea
which he was granted permission tn
lodge 1t was an elaboration of the
points made by counsel before the
court martial. A most formidable ar
ray of authorities has been produced.
particularly IN support of the conten-
ton that Gen. Eagan's conduct, though
the facts be admitted, was not legally
in the line of the charge of conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
This paper was placed by the judge adj
vocate general in the hands of the adj
jutant general, and will be added to
the papers bearing on the case now in
the hands of the president.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
TREATY WITH MEXICO.

Washington. Feb. 2.-secretary Hay
and Senior Godoy, the charge of the
Mexican embassy, today exchanged
notifications of the supplemental
treaty extending until Dec. "a the pro-
visions of the treaty providing for
the definition OF the water boundary
between the United States and Mexico.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
A GENEROUS GIFT.

Montreal, Feb. 2.-Sir William McDon-
aid, the millionaire tobacco manufacturer.
has presented McGill University check
for $751;, $50 to complete the endowment of
the Mcdonald building Of chemistry and
mining. This brings the amount given to
McGil by Sir William UP TO 80, e50, 900.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
LOOKS LIKE BARRoWs.
Is Stated That He Will Be Next Librarian
Of Congress.

New York, Feb. IA special from
Washington to the Mail and Express
says: 1t is stated that the president
will settle the matter Of a librarian
of congress soon by appointing Con-
gresham Barrows Of Massachusetts
as successor to the late John Russell
Young
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
FOR BOSTON ELEVATED

Bethlehem, Pa, Feb. 1.-The Bethle-
hem Iron Company today completed the
largest steel shaft ever made in the
world. 1t is for the Boston elevated
rood and will be driven by an 5000
horse power engine The shaft is q
feet 10 inches long, diameter in centre
81 inches, and diameter at ehas ga "a
inches. Its total weight is l'o'ooo
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03

There was much excitement when
Lizzie Proyenchia arrived on the 2.3O
train from Portland. A great crowd of
curious people had gathered at the
station, anticipating a look at the wo-
man as she was taken from the cars.
But they were fooled, as the train
stopped above the station and Mrs.
Provenchia was transferred to a hack
and driven to the city building, where
arraignment took place before Judge
Wentworth. She pleaded not guilty
and was committed to Dover Jail with
out bonds.
Mrs. Provenchia had expressed the
utmost willingness to return to Roch-
ester. She was in good spirits all the
time, and on seeing the great crowd
she remarked that she had not thought
so many people would turn out to meet
her. The prisoner had no counsel, as
one law firm on request declined to de-
fend her. Mrs. Provenchia was taken
to Dover later and placed in Jail after
the usual formalities. Trial on a
charge of murder in the first degree is
likely to begin in the supreme court
this month. The law provides for cap
ital punishment
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
ANNIE Cox,s DEATH.
Jury Finds That Girl Met Her Fate at
Hands of Mrs. Prov nchia.

Rochester, N. H., Feb 2.-The coro-
ner's jury in the inquest on the body
of Annie Cox, housekeeper for Henry
Provenchia of this city, who was shot
at Provenchia's house Tuesday after
noon, announced their verdict today, to
the effect that Mrs. Lizzie Provenchia
was responsible for the Cox womans
death. The verdict was as follows:
That Miss Annie Cox came to her
death in the house of Henry Proven
CHA by bullet fired from revolver
in the hands of Mrs. Lizzie Proven
CHA"
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Secretary John willis Baer read the
following Telegram; Executive man
sion, Washington, d. c. To Rev.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-22
RAILROAD NOTES.

Mr. H. H. Embry, general freight agent
of the Rock Island, has returned to To-
peka after a short business trip out of
Mr.. Grant Thornburg, general agent. of
the Rock Island at Beatrice, is in the
The Santa Fe base ball team will play
a game at Athletic park this afternoon
with a picked nine. If the Santa F'e boys
break them in al this game.
Engine No. 522 has been sent to Arkan-
sas City and will probably be sent from
there to the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe.
Engine No. 835, another new engine from
the Baldwin. Loeomotivea, Works. arrived
yesterday afternoon. This makes the
third engine to arrive from these works
L. H. Robbins of the car repairing de-
partment has gone to Las Vegas to work
Engineer Barney Tobias of Kansas City
is visiting friends in Topeka:
the run between Topeka and Marcellene.
Harry Goodrich is laying off on account
Several blooms on a night-blooming
cereus opened last night at the home of
other blooms will probably open tonight.
The COncatenated Order of Hoo Hoos
has planned to hold a meeting IN Denver,
F,e has granted them rate of one fare
st. Louis and all intermediate points.
The first reunion Of the Twenty5second
July 81 to August s. A rate of one fare
has been granted by the Santa Fe to all
members VINO desire to attend this re-
Mr., W. H. Herbig has been officially
appointed acting commercial agent of the
Rock Island route. with headquarters at
Wichita, the appointment to take effect
at once. This position was formerly held
by Mr.. J. Meyers. who is seriously i'll at
the hospital in Wichita and who has been
given an indefinite leave of absence on &C
count of his ill health.
The Santa Fe general Offices present a
much better appearance now than they
have for several years. The offices have
been thoroughly cleaned and the painters
are now al work putting on the finishing
touches Several improvements nave been
made in the finishing, important of (which
was the use of paint on the ceilings and
walls. which is much more durable and
economical and gives a much better fin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-22
KANSAS news.
General Jacob 3. COxey Locat
ed In Galena.
Good Roads Apostle Now En-
gagged In Mining.
A CAR OF MACHINERY
From Ohio to Drain His Mine
Has Arrived
Has Lease on Two Lots and
Will Seek Zinc.

Ga1ena, July 22.-GeneraI Jacob s.
Coxey is again in the city, having ar
rived Sunday from Ohio. The general
has turned his energies to a new call
Ing-that of searching for the hidden
wealth beneath the soil of the great
Joplin mining district. Some time ago
Coxey had a car made for his special
use in travelling over the country when
he delivered his lecture on good roads
reform and various isms for which he
is noted. The car is so feet in length
and the exterior is dotted with Coxey' s
teachings in printing, while the gener-
ais picture occupies a prominent posi-
ton. This car is now sidetracked in the
Frisco yards, but it no longer contains
the generals private Office and other
paraphernadia for travelling. but is
loaded with machinery, consisting of a
big boiler and engine, timbers, mine
cars, tracking, etc, all of which came
from some coal mining point in Ohio,
COxey proposes to mine lead and zinc
according to his style. but what use he
has for a dozen coal cars, experienced
miners here cannot explain.
The COxey mine is composed of two
lots on the ShOal creek cOnpany's lease
at Reding's mill. The shaft is about 65
feet deep and contains water. General
COXey is here to put in machinery to
drain it. His car and queer looking con-
tents attract unusual attention among
the crowds that daily throng the Frisco
deDOt grounds