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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18
Meeting of school Trustees.

Colfax, La, Nov. Is, 1899.
The board OF trustees of the Cola,
High School met in the court house this
day at Z p. M. and full board present
as follows: K. s. Cameron, president. j
h. McNeely, j. @ Long, r. Il. Jeter, II
u. Goodwin, Fl. B. Faraldo and j. p
Lewis.
| The miputes OF the two last meetings
We're read and approved.
Profs. Fl. B. Hines and w. s. Patrick
were present, and by request made q
statement of the needs Of the school. ee.
pecially 30 to the need for more room
and assistance when the free term shall
open.
Supt. Jno. A. Williams was present
and gave statement AZ to the funds
that would probably be available for the
school.
On motion OF j. Il. McNeely. secouded
by r r. Jeter, 500 was appropriated for
the purchase Of desks and school appurt-
enancee.
Mr.. McNeely reported that be had
raised about $3.50 for the purchase hy
the trustees of the square of xrou nd non
which the school buildings are located.
en- motion the president of the board
was authorized and requested to take
steps to close the transaction by having
the necessary title deed passed and re-
corded.
On motion the president was REQ uested
to appoint committee to devise WAYS
and means to improve the building and
make such purchases as may be found
necessary after consulting with the
teachers. Messrs. Faraldo. Lewis, Long
and McNeelv were anpointad no .o;S
COMMITTEES.
On motion j. H. McNeely was author
lied to pay to Mr.. r. r. Jeter, whatever
amount 10 excess remained of purchase
price and cost of recording sale of lot. in
extinguishment Of 50 paid out for i'm.
provements heretofore made. Mr.. Jeter
stated that he would contribute q so of
the amount toward the purchase of the
lot and school furnishings.
There being no further business the
board adjourned subject to call.
II. 8. CAMERON, Pres't.
II. q. GOODWIN, Sec't'y.>
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18
.$l42 70

Applied amount raised to preacher
IN charge. Collected for presiding 81.
der at COlfax, 81 40, and SI6 Is at
montgomery, making total OF $37 IS.
Amounts raised during the quarter
for other objects were az folIows.
For Sunday school supplies, So Is: re-
Lief OF the poor, $11 50; Children's Dav
~ 40. Total, $25 Is.
No report on cause OF mIasions IN
church extension, Bible society. etc.
lot the reason that collections were
only partially completed, and viii be
reported at the annual conference.
Inc folio wing were elected stewards
LOT the ensuing year, viz: H. ". Nc.
Gam, J. l. Mccain, A. c. Teddlie, w.
-. Harrison, j. NJ. Mccain, J. f. Mey-
ers, r. MEG. Wisdom, J. H. McNeely.
II. q. Goodwin, w. L. Richardson
j. @. Long. $500
Mr.. J. n. McNeely reported that he
had raised $3.50 to buy the LOT on
which the C0lfax High School stood
AS action authorizing the sale Of
same had already been taken at the
second quarterly conference, in April.
It was considered that the trustees
were fully authorized to make tha
sale without further action.
Ine following were elected Sunday
school snperinteadc.lts FIJI. Labaf
y: l. Mccain, H. q. Goplwrn. Wni
w. O'Neal. FL. " nc ain ELECTED ra-
coru'nS steward. j. |. McIain elect
ed district steward.
VOHax Yves selected as the NEXT
pace 20 hold quarterly conference.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18
Notice Of Final Proof.

LAID OFPIox AT NEW ORLEANS. La. I,
October II. 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice OF his
irtention to make final proof in support
OF his clam, and that said proof will be-
made before w. w. Wilmington. Jr., U.
5. Commissiqper at Selma, Grant parish.
La, on Dec. s. 1899. viz:
James A. Bradford. .Jr..
Homestead Entry No. 1871 for the E11
OF the n E Il. Sec. II, Tp9N, R1W,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: q. w.
Watson, Isaac Nugsnt, H. T. Bradford,
and Vim. Blackshir.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Miss Fannie Blanchard. Of Bayou
Rapides, was visitor to Colfax on
Wednesday, In company with Mr.. j.
w. Howell, of Marksville.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

The undersigned hereby tender their
heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Collar
and Acmeville for their kind help aud
sympathy during the laet illness Of their
infant boy, which will ever be held in
grateful remembrance. A. w. LEWIS,
Rosa LEWIS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mn. p. N. Evans and child left on last
Tuesday for Natchitoches, in company
with her mother, Mrs. Carver. with whom
she will remain q couple of weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

We learn that the Red River Valley
Railroad has beefl graded to Saline bayou,
and work on the bridge across the bayou
will begin next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

WANTED SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON
est persons To represent Us as Managers in
this and close by counties SALARY sou ! year
and expenses. Straight. bona-fde. no more no
less salary. Position permanent. Our references
any bank IN any town. 1t il mainly office work
conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self
addresscd stamped envelope. TIE DoxNIoy
COMPANY. Dept. .. Chicago. $50
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mesars- J. N. Nugent, A. B. Watts. J.
J. O'Quin, G. r. Nugent. 8. Hopper and
O. A. nson. were in attendance at court
this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mn. Mary Phillips. OF Montgomery.
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Gar
rett the first three days of this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

MI. L. B. Prices father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Price, were guests Of
their con last Saturday and Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mrs. Bennett, mother OF Mr.. ELAN
Bennett, who died on Thursday, was
buriedin the Colfax graveyard yester-
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18
Chronicle Bible Glass.

How many readers of the CHRoNI-
Gle have studied the last lesson ac-
cording to DR.. Gray's rules? Have
you read the entire lesson over once ?
Twice? Thrice?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

We place DR.. J. F. Kelly's name in our
announcement column this week, as
candidate for Senator. but fol lack Of
time and space defer notice OF him until
next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

A WATCH FouSD.--Mr. w. D. Irwin
has found watch, which the owner can
have BY calling on him and paying for
this notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mr.. Robt. Cohn, furniture dealer. of
Alexandria, was in Colfax on Thursday,
looking after business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mr.. A. p. Cockncld. Of Beulah plan
tation, Natchitoches parish, was in
Colfax on business this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Mrs. Machen and infant, wife and
child of Judge Machen, came down last
Sunday and spent the week in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

The following lie the list of names
OF subscribers to the fund to purchase
the square Of ground on which the
COlfax High school Is located.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

BoRS.-To Mrs. H. B. Faraldo, at 8 pm
on Tuesday, Nov. IA. 1853, . girl.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Please take notice that am apply
ing for q full pardon Of the ofIense ~
manslaughter Of which I was convict
"a at the March term Of court. I0eo
ANNA HARRIS.
Cclfax, La, Nov. 4 1899.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-18

Capt. c. H. Teal made trip to Alex
andria on Thursday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Much white is TO be worn this win
ter, and cloth gowns of pure white
and cream color. trimmed with sable,
will he among the smartest of the
wealthy woman's gowns. Only n
rich woman could afford to wear such
costume, as, of course, it will be very
perishabla las far as its spotless purity
is ncenedl, aud the woman who
eau have but one or two cloth costumes
would be insane to invest in such a
conspicuous luxury ms white cos
tune. House dresses of white veil.
ing, crepe and foulard, and of light
weight satin-dotted wooden gools are
to be much used, and tea gowns of
satin, cashmere and crepe de chine,
which last year were lilac, yellow,
blue, green or pink, will this year
flaunt trailing draperies of purest
white, in most instances unrelieved
by touch of color.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Gray is the fashionable color just
now.
Exquisite pearl and gold embroid-
cries are again coming to the front.
Sterling silver is as popular as ever
for the small articles for writing and
toilet tables.
New models in tailor gowns have
Persian or gold cloth colors, revers
and vestings.
A dressy visiting gown is of cadet
blue, with bolero waist, the bolero
to be of heavy lace.
Openwork felt will be fashioned
into hats, as will also white kid, en-
broidered in silver.
Put fastenings in the placket in two
places to prevent gaping and showing
the underclothing.
Changeable silks will be used a
great deal this winter for evening
wear. The shades most sought after
will be the pinks. the new blues and
delicate green's.
At the present moment tucks aud
folds are more fashionable on skirts
than tlounces Though the latter are
also often seem, and the new models
show a continuance of this style.
Thus far most of the new skirt
models, both for utility and demi-
dress uses, are absolutely untrimmed,
unless the rows of silk machine stitch
ing about the hem can be called trim
ming.
Fancy crepons, especially those
with velvet appliques, cordings and
chenille dottngs on changeable
grounds, are the prime favorites fol
winter wear. Better dressers have al
last returned to the woolen fami y as
the best fabric for continued service
and high effect.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

In taking care of an infants hair IL
is necessary to remember how delicate
and sensitive the scalp of a child is,
and also that the bones of the skull do
not close till nearly the end of the
second year. At first n baby's head
should be washed every morning with
some good soap. If scurfy spots ap-
pear on it, they should be gently
rubbed with little vaseline or salad
oil before the head is washed, but
they should not be touche with fine
soap the head well, for if this is not
done the scalp is pretty sure to be-
come scurfy; but it is an important
matter to rinse the hair properly with
clear water and to dry it with soft
towel. The very softest brush that
can be obtained is the right one for
baby, and no comb should be used.
After two years it will he often enough
il the child's head be washed once a
week. Then shampoo should be
used, made of the yolk of an egg and
soap beaten up in warm water to form
a good lather. This should be we'll
rubbed into the scalp and rinsed out
with plenty of warm water. If the
water is hard little borax may be
used to soften it. When children
have long hair and are apt to catch
cold, it is good plan sometimes to APP
ply II little eau -de-cologne to the scalp,
but this must never be used in the case
OF infants. Opinions are divided as
to whether cutting the hair tends to
strengthen it, or whether it does
equally well to grow as nature wills.
In any case it is good plan to keep
the hair fairly shot for cleanliness
sake, and also because long hair is SO
often burdensome to children. II
makes them hot aud uncomfortable
while romping about, and it also is
apt to become badly tangled during
play aud to cause n good deal of trou-
bic, and sometimes also pain when it ID
combed out afterwards by the nurse,
who is not always as gentle as she
ought to be. Home Notes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

The arrangement of the hair at the
nape of the neck is one which creates
great difficulties in millinery matters.
Nothing is moe terrible or disfgur-
ing TO the contour of the face than n
gap between the crown Of the hat and
the coils of the hair. Yet many,
many girls are to he seen who allow
themselves to be such objects.
A veil brought around thickly un-
der the chin and tied above the brim
sometimes mitigates the evil, but it
exists, nevertheless, and another one
attendant on it, viz, the angle at
which the hat is worn, setting in alb
solutely straight line across the
head and coming low down on the
forehead, with the result that becom-
ingness is reduced to minimum.
The angle for the hat when the Golf
fure is low is slightly oil the forehead
when the comb, now so much in vogue,
is inserted at the base of the crown
coils; then the hat tips slightly down
ward
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

One of tho smartest of women's
tailors is making the simplest of street
costumes this season, but manages to
give each one distinctive touch that
stamps il as novel and individual. One
of these costumes is of au odd shade
of dark green, frightened with touches
of creamy castor in the same material.
The close fitted skirt has front panel
which reaches to within couple of
inches Of the ground aud is outlined
with double row of heavy machine
stitching. On either side of this panel
is narrow CLEAN of castor cloth,
which also peeps out from beneath
the green cloth skirt at the foot. The
trim little jacket reaches few inches
below the waist oil round, aud the
basque has scarcely any fulness. A
vest of the castor cloth is fanked by
the double rows of machine stitching,
which also outline the basque. Rouud.
ed lapel revers of the castor come from
the shoulders, where an odd yoke eff
feet is obtained by triangular piece
of cloth being stitched from the base
of the high collar to the shoulder
seam and arm hole. Another costume
created by this original tailor is Of
black rough cloth and has a vest of
scarlet, raided with black and revers
and cuffs of white. braided with black.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

swarming into Aldershot in unher-
aided patches and reshouldering their
rifles as if the transformation from
civil to military life were merely an
everyday occurrence.
The huge mobilization at Aldershot
is now IN charge of Major General
Thomas Kelly-Kenny, Inspector Gen
eral of Auxiliary Forces and Recruit
ing, who has succeeded General Sir
Redvers Butler. All the work is new.
1t is the first time that anything Of
the kind has been attempted since the
short-service system went into effect.
A visit to Aldershot produces the i'm
preston that everything is going like
clockwork, but it is too early yet to
express definite opinion regarding
the British mobilization.
For the reserves themselves, who
are obliged to leave their wives and
families on pitiful pittance from the
Government, much public sympathy
has been aroused, exemplifying the
truth of Rudyard Kipiing's jeer, "a
special train for Atkins when the band
begins to play"
A number of reserves who were not
called ont have asked to be allowed to
serve in South Africa, and similar
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
An Extraordinary Mountain

Near the little station of Mara. ilas,
Peru, which means marvellous" on
the Southern railway, there is noun
tain of which the most extraordinary
stories are told. 1t is claimed to be
solid mass of ores of all varieties in
Discriminatory mixed, and as one
citizen declared, 'all you have to do
is to blindfold your eyes, turn around
three times, throw little salt over
your left shoulder, then begin to dig
where your spade strikes and you can
get any kind of ore you want-gold.
silver, copper, lead, tin, antimony or
anything else-and it lies right on the
surface like gravel" The fact that
this extraordinary mineralogical
phenomenon has not been utilized,
however, rather detracts from the in
terest of the story.--Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

the war in Zululand he won the rare
Victoria Cross in the retreat of Inhlo-
bane. On that occasion he saved the
life of brother officer who was retir-
ing on foot hotly pursued by the Zulus.
This gallant deed was only sample
of his conduct. Since that time Butler
has been a conspicuous figure in the
fierce fighting of the British on land in
vaded by their forces. He took part IN
the actions of Tell -el-Keber and Of Kas-
sassin during the Egyptian war Of 1882,
and served with distinction under
Wolseley in the Sudan expedition of
1884. 1t is the opinion of good judges
that, with the exception of Wolseley
and Roberts, Butler stands head and
shoulders over any general now in the
British army.
The excellent Boer craftsmanship,
combined with the fact that it is an
unwritten rule in the British army
that officers must always stand under
fire even though the men are lying
down, makes mourning probable in
many a noble British house.
The Admiralty is perhups more on
trial than the army, especially as it is
we'll known that General Lord Garnet
Wolseley, the Commander-in- Chief,
does not approve a system which gives
the navy such far-reaching power in
transporting troops.
In 1882 Great Britain despatched
fifteen thousand troops in three weeks
to Alexandria, Egypt, feat that elicit
ed the intense admiration of Count
Won Moltke, but the task of shipping
more than tifty-two thousand men has
no parallel in the history of England.
Already two branches of the service
are beginning to blame each other for
various delays, but it is scarcely ap-
parent that there has yet been any
serious lack OF facilities.
The ship brokers have undoubtedly
worked something like a corner on the
Admiralty, as they did during the
Hispano. American War, and the re-
cent breakdown of two transports is
still the cause of considerable abuse
of the Adm iralty.
The most remarkable point in con-
nection with the transport arrange
ments is that about eighty ships can
be taken into the Government service
without materially disturbing the ship
ping trade.
The weakest joint in the whole mob
ilization seems to be the Army Service
Corps, corresponding to the United
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

few of the defeats achieved and
sustained by the British army since
that organization became an estab.
lhshed entity.
The Gordons, who are now in
Natal, have an old score to settle with
the Beers. In 1881 the regiment
was attached to Sir Evelyn Woods
column, about $50 men being detailed
to the small force operating under Sir
George Colley's command. They were
among the four hundred who scaled
Maiuba Hill and vainly endeavored to
hold that position against the Boer at
tack. Majors Hay and Singleton and
Lieutenant Hamilton were wounded,
Singleton fatally and Captain Mac
gregor and Lieutenants Wright, Mac
donald and Staunton taken prisoners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Married Women at School.

If girl in Russia wishes to study
at any of the universities in that coun-
try iquette does not allow her to do
so until she is m lrried, so she goes
through the civil ceremony of mar
riage with man student, whom very
probably she has never seen before,
and this marriage is quite legal, though
perhaps they may never speak to each
other again. On the other hand, if
they like each other aud wish it, they
are marie for life; if they don't, the
marriage is dissolved when their uni
versity course is finished, and they
are free to marry some one else. The
celebrated mathematician, Sonya Ko.
valevski, whose autobiography at-
tracted considerable notice few years
ago, went throu III the marriage cere-
mony with n student whom she then
saw for the first time and who after
wards became her husband. The edu-
cation of women in Russia stands better
than in most European countries, CIV
ing to the persistent efforts of the
Russian women themselves. BY 1886
they had managed to get four univer-
nity colleges for women, with 1442
students; one medical academy with
500 stude ITS and numerous interme-
diate schools. There are over 700
women doctors in Russia, of whom
nearly one-ialf are employed in the
civil service, chiefly by the Zemstvos.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

10 provide a second or third army
corps for foreign service, these, or
either of them, would have to 60 out
without a full equipment. That this
unpleasant discovery will form the
subject Of inquiry in Parliament goes
without saying"
No matter what the general opinion
may be as to the merits of the quarrel
between England and the Transvaal,
all the world believes that the former
will freely spend both blood and treas
ure TO establish her side Of the argu-
ment. The troops which she will put
into the field include many of the
most famous regiments that have ever
fought beneath English colors. This
very fact should count for something
in deciding the issue. The Boer, of
course, will just as cheerfully shoot at
guardsman or Gordon as at n
meaner mark, but it should always bo
remembered, in measuring the rela-
tive value of the two armies, that while
the bur9her has no regimental tradi-
tions and morale TO preserve, the Briton
has both, coupled with a devotion TO
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

his Queen, which should pretty nearly
match the patriotic ardor of his Dutch
antagonist.
Among the historic regiments al
ready in South Africa or under orders
to go there, are the First (Royal)
Dragons, the Royal Scots Greys, the
Sixth Inniskillings, the Sixth Dragon
Guards, the Tenth Hussars, the
Twelfth Lancers, the Royal Munster
Regiment, the Gordon Highlanders,
the Black Watch, the Highland Light
Infantry, the Liverpool Regiment, the
Eighteenth Hussars and tho North
cumberland Fusillers. All of these
have records which would tell the
story of most of the victories and not
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
/ FOR WOMAN'S BENEFIT.
An Opportunity for women.

In regard to the many women who
wish to be self-supporting, here is n
suggestion that appears in periodi.
cal and tlat seems plausible one. OF
all tie amateur photographers there
are few who are really successful in
developing their own negatives. The
majority send them to the photogra.
pliers, pay largely for the work, and
wait as patiently as they can for their
turn in the rush. A woman who would
carefully ain herself for the work
should be able to make respectable
amount OF money while the craze for
amateur photography lasts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

and convenience; and she FASTENED 70
explain the use Of the white drapery.
II one would see herself in the decep-
tive mirror as others see her with tho
eye, or as nearly as possible, let her
hasten to dry goods store and buy
quantity OF soft, pure white material
gauze, II possible; IL not, Swiss or
India muslin will answer very well.
BE sure and have 1t pure white, and
after POLISH z the surface of the mir
ror gather the material mt the centre
of the top and bring it down softly on
either side, framing the glass in folds
of pure white. When this is done to
artistic satisfaction peek in and see
what a transformation. The true tints
of the complexion, the expression of
the countenance and eyes, the correct
color of the hair, will be accurately re-
hected. This is one of the milliners'
oldest secrets. Many of them drape
the glasses on opening day in the
soitest drapery of pure wliite. IL is
done with the view of giving the fair
patronesses the best view of them
selves possible, administering in this
way little subtle hattery, thereby
disposing more easily of the greater
amount of goods. Buffalo Enquirer.