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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11
who Can Beat This?

The following record of an Ascen-
sion farmer hoy ia told by the Dom
jacksonville Chief:
There ia young farmer living in
the eighth ward OF this parish who has
made a record during thecurrent year
of which any boy may well feel proud
His name is Adlard Babin, his age
only IA years, and he is the son Of q
widow, Nine Adonis Babin. By bis
own labor, supplemented by hired
help for only two days, he has made
$50 barrels OF corn. an abundance OF
potatoesfor the use of the family, has
gathered six bales of cotton, average
$50 pounds per bale, and will get
two more. Any parish or section
populated with such boys as that
could not help prospecting, and the
youth Of Ascension will honor them
selves, their part nts and their coun-
try by emulating the example Of in
telligent energy and industry set by
Master Adlard Babin.
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Christian Hope Revival.

SELMA, Ia, Nov. 8, 1899.
Editor Coifar Chronicle:
Dear Sir = We.have had very in
teresting revival meeting at Chris
tian Hope church and school house.
It was conducted by Rev. Isaiah Wat
son, assisted by our regular pastor,
Rev. j.. p Durham, and seems to
have accomplished much good, TAX
ing into the church no less than So
members, and 80 of them being bap-
tised. The meeting lasted for sixteen
days. We have established a new
church, and intend to build house
OF worship near Georgetown which
will cost about $1,000. This is now
abou. the largest church in member
ship that has ever been in the north
ern part Of the parish, aud | telieve
If it. keeps up, in twelve months it
will be the largest in the whole par
ish. Well, / believe this ia about all
of the news Of any consequence that
| have gathered since my last com
munication, so / will close.
With best wishes to you, and sue
cess to the Chronicle, l remain,
Very respectfully, yours,
ISAIAH NUGENT, J. p.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11
Saved His Wife.

Mr.. C.E. Henderson, Poolsville, Texas,
writes Us as follows: My wife has been
troubled many years with constipation
She has used nearly all kinds of reme-
dies. but failed to receive any benefit
until she tried Ramons' Pills and Tonic
Pellits, sold here by w. / Burlington
She is now in better health than for a
long time We uss DO other
WI Burlington. DIugglf.s PoolsviIie.
Texas. July. II 1897, ssTs: sell mere
Of your Liver Pills aud Tonic Pelliis
than Of all Others combined and han
die fifteen or twenty different kinds OF
pills. For sale by J. ". LeSage, Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11
Spinners Want Expansion.
They Ask Congress to Protect
Trade with the Orient.

K0ey ASK congress 10 FfOCecC
Trade with the Orient.
At meeting OF the Southern Cot
ton Spinners' Association, held in the
city OF Charlotte, N. c., Nov. I'd, be-
tween fifty and sixty mills being rep
resented, the following preamble and
resolutions, offered by D.A. TOmpkins,
and seconded by r. B. Miller, were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the increasing manufac-
turing interests of the United States.
from SO, 200, 900 value in 1890 to $20,-
000,0 900 (estimated) in 1900. makes it
plain that our domestic markets can
no longer take all our manufactured
products; and,
whereas, the southern cotton
manufacturing interests alone have
increased from the product in 1890, of
one and one-half million spindles to
five million (estimated) In 1900, and
the development of trade of our surp-
lus American-made cotton goods has
been largely In China and other orien-
tai contries: therefore. be it,
Resolved, That we urge upon the
president of the United States and our
senators and representatives In con-
gress the following measures:
First-The preservation of the In
tegrity of the Chinese empire, of all
our treaty rights with that empire,
and the maintenance of an open-door
policy in China with the commerce of
all nations.
Second-Vigorous prosecution OF
the Philippine war to conclusion
and the restoration of order In that
territory by our government.
Third-Constructi without de-
lay, OF an isthmian ship canal.
Fourth-Construction of cable
from the Pacific cost to Hawaii, ia
pan, China and the Philippines and
other oriental points.
Resolved, That we consider that
large degree of the Importance of the
last three items lies fh the value of
those measures in accomplishing the
first item and in projecting our trade
In China and other eastern countries
Resolved, That we recommend, hit
Is necessary, the cooperation Of our
government with the government of
England and Japan to preserve and
protect q common trade interest and
rights for unrestricted commerce in
China and other eastern countries.
Resolved, That we recommend to
congress such revision Of our naviga-
ton laws as will foster the develop
ment of our merchant marine service
to an extent which will permit the
handling OF our expanding foreign
commerce.
Resolved, That we recommend to
congress such increase In our navy as
will make itfully adequate to protect
our commerce in all seas and in all
parts of the world.
Resolved, That printed copies of
these resolutions be sent to the presi-
dent Of the United States and to our
senators and representatives in con-
gress and To the press"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11

j. n. McNeely. Collar. and Bush 4
Randolph. FaiTnount, guarantees every
bottle OF Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who isnot satisfied after using two-thirds
of the contents This rs the best remedy
in the world for lagrippe. coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough and is pleas
ant and safe to take. II prevents any
terdsaoyc % cold 70 result Il prenncuis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11

WANTED : SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
est pers ms 70 represent MS as Managers II
this ard close by counties 6a.ery $500 a year
and EXPENSE. Straight. bona-fde. no more NO
bess salary. Position permanent. Our references
asy bank in any town 1t 10 mainly Office work
conducted st home. Refsrenoe Enclose SELF
addressed stamped envelope. Tn DoauuyoN
CcxfArY Depart. 3 hiesGo -
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The WINFIELD Comrade has thegall
to print that silly campaign story
about Hon. d. w. Pipes and Col.
Lombard, and INDUCES in column
Of vapid editorial nonsense over a
thing that was contradicted by both
Of the gentlemen before the ink was
dry on the FIRST erroneous statement.
Come. come, Bailey; try to keep up
with the procession better than that,
or you viii injure your rep" as an
up-to-dats statesmen, and generally
fair commentator on public events.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11

Admiral George Dewey, the hero OF
Manila Bay, was quietly married at
10 O'Clock Thursday morning, Nov.
9th, to Mrs. Mildred NJ. Hazsn, widow
of Gen. Hasen, a lifelong friend Of the
admiral. The widow is an exceedingly
beautiful and accomplished woman,
aged about ~, and very rich
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11

When you pay more for the rent Of
your business house than for adver-
Using your business you are pursuing
q false policy. If you can do business,
let it be known.-Franklin.
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The item of $131 so as per his re-
port January, 1897, was an improper
entry in report to the school board as
it was for the notes OF Wiley Walker,
50 20,and Siess & 0'Sheefor 1923 80,
being collections for sales OF 18th Sec
tions, and properly was settlement
with the Auditor, and for which he
has shown us his receipt.
C.. b. TEAL,
w. B. GARRETT,
O. c.. WATSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11

The regular Democratic organiza-
ton carried the city of New Orleans
on last Tuesday by the handsome
majority OF 19, 558 to IL, 1888, against
the combined opposition of disgrun-
tied Jacksonian Democrats, Indepen-
dents and Republicans, and Hon.
Paul Capdeville was elected mayor to-
gether with the entire Democratic
ticket. 1t is now in order for the
Times-Democrat and Daily Item to
take their stand in the Republican
ranks, where they properly belong,
and their ability to invent Munchau-
sen fairy tales will be duly appreciated.
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We then asked Mr.. Dunn to show
what he did with that money. He Of
fered Us his ledger, which we examined
item by item, and allowed him it's en-
tries as credits only when he exhibited
a receipt or when the resolutions of
the police jury authorized it. This
worked hardship on Mr.. Dunn in
several instances as he had been a lit
tie lax in some OF his entries. Yet we
thought it best to enforce business
methods and we find him entitled I'M
der this rule to $46,475 20 credits.
Leaving balance due by parish treas
urer of $42 As, OF which amount $40
was q mistake of the sheriff in deduct
ing his commission, MIR. Dunn accept
ing his figures.
And as there had been so much said
about his affairs as treasurer we look
ed az well into his school matters, Che
not objecting), and we find he has re-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-11
A Case of " whitewashing."

A Case of Whitewashing."
Inanother column will be found the
report of the committee appointed to
examine the treasurer's accounts.
The report is probably absolutely
true, as far as it goes. Nevertheless
we cannot refrain from saying that it
is as complete a "whitewash" as we
have seen for some time. In political
parlance embarrassing" is a term.
used to designate the skill sometimes
shown by committees in failing to
find out anything disagreeable or OBJ
jectionable to the party or friends of
the individual investigated.
The paragraph in the October pro-
ceedings Of the police jury, which ap-
pointed the committee to make this
Investigation, closes with this Ian
guage: "Said investigation to be In
response to the charges made by Il G.
GOODWIN, editor of the Collar Chron-
icle. .
Now, we submit, in all fairness and
candor, that the report is not Gin re-
spouse" to our criticisms, as it has
completely ignored and overlooked
each and every so-called charge"
that We made. Our specifications
have been published time and again,
and there il no need to repeat them
here. Suffice it to say, only two
weeks ago we called the attention OF
the committee to delayed entries and
irregularities amounting to more
than Thousand dollars. 1t is mani
fest that the committee was not ig-
norant of the fact that entries and
credits have been made by the treas
urer within the last few weeks to cure
the very defects and Irregularities we
pointed out. If the committee had
been as careful in responding to our
alleged 'eharges," as they seem to
have been not to investigate in any
direction objected to" by the treasu-
rer, a bare statement of the entries
would show every item we have men
toned. As it is, items are avoided,
and all particulars are concealed by
making. general report in which
everything appears almost in apple
pie order.
We have made q showing of where
the money came from, and it wac
hoped the committee would furnish
showing of what was done with it.
The public is probably interested in
who got the money The committee
could also have been a little more
thorough by counting the money on
hand, and thus verifying their report,
and setting at rest all questions on
that, score
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JOHN C. RYAN
We are authorized to annoancs


az candidate for Clerk of the Court,
subject to the action OF the Democrats
of Grant parish in making their party
nominations for Office.
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FAX. GRANT PARISH, LA. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER H. 1899

New Attractionsl
Great Attractions!
Stock of Fall and Winter Goods
received, purchased for cash, and
all to be sold at astopishipgly low
prices, by the OLD Reliable
B. TURNER. p,nev,.,., La.
Everything New in his large and
we'll selected stock of Notions and
Seasonable Goods, Clothing, Ladies
Trimmed Hats, Mems Hats, and
Boots, Shoes, Etc. Etc.
6tylisb fall - -
Hnd Winter 0oodel
ALI carefully selected with special
view to the needle of the trade
Also his usual full line Of Hard
ware, Cutlery, Crockery, 6addlery,
Staple Groceries. and
Plantation Supplies. -
He invites special attention to his
large stock Of Furniture, kept
in his spacious rooms on the Sec
ond f1oor. Examine his goods be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. Every
thing sold for cash at
Rock Bottom FIGURES.
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FOR District Httorney.

FOR District Httormey.
We are authorized to announce the
name of
JOHN G. RYAN +
as candidate for District Attorney OF
the Thirteenth Judicial District, compos-
ed of the parishes of Rapides and Grant.
subject to nomination by the Democratic
party.
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for Sheriff.

for Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce
NJ. e. SWAFFORD
as q candidate for Sheriff and Ok ficio
Tax Collector of Grant parish, subject to
the Democratic nomination.
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zNJxdicial Adrm tissmeRss mxsf b. paid
for ~ aduanos or they will b disoomtixxed
.fyer the first Insertion.
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Treasurer Dunn Explains.
COLFAx, La, Nov. 8, 1899.

~
Editor Colfdr Chronicle:
/ enclose you letter from Bank of
Baton Rouge, showing why the $50
Evans check was mislaid until July
20th-too late for the July quarterly
statement. A estate Depository"
bank, and no fault or loss of mine If
it had gone entirely OF, as the State
fiscal board names them.
The $3.50, 80 often referred to,
was not settlement or payment OF
Kemp's. l borrowed it of him, and
SO told bondsmen at time they took
charge of Office, and offered to pay
it any day. But they chose to turn
1t in-hence it's appearances.
Mr.. 0. c. Watson made motion to
adjourn last meeting of p. ]. and the
Parish TT. requested that q commit
tee be appointed, &etc.
Rssp't'y, ]. e. Dunn, Phi. Tr.
Mr.. Dunn has been so sparing in
his use Of language that his expla-
nation is not altogether explicit to
our dull comprehension. The $50
and $3.50 we're credits on which the
bondsmen insisted. Had they been
duly acknowledged and allowed by
the treasurer when the demand was
first made we would have had no
cause for criticism. All the bonds
men wanted was acknowledgment OF
their credits. They we're not at all
concerned as to whether the money
was lost or mislaid, by the treasurer
or anybody else, after this had been
done. In any event, the $3.50 ought
to have been duly placed to their
credit not later than January last.
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Report Of Committee.

The following is the report OF the
committee appointed by the police
jury to examine thu books and ac-
counts Of the parish treasurer; Wis., :
To the Honorable Jno C. Calhoun. President Of
the Police Jurys-
We your committee appointed to
examine the books and vouchers of
j. E. Dunn, parish treasurer, beg leave
to say that we got every evidence of
money received by him as treasurer,
and charged him with the same, and
find that he received:
OF g. Il. Mcknight. ex. treas. 3 10 Is
OF G. d. Kemp, sheriff, in fines
license, ferries and taxes. 1886 81
OF G. d. Kemps' bondsmen :. l,l60 90
Double entries. .......... GA IS
Errors discovered by com -. 81 %
OF M. e. Swafford, sheriff. in
fines and taxes. .'.......... 25,els oe
OF e. N. Evans on Kemp bond
matter ................ $50 90
Total receipts. .$46,5l7 55
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FOR Distviet Judge.
We are authorized to announce
EDWIN G. HUNTER
as candidate for Judge Of the 18th Ju.
dicial District composed OF the parishes
of Rapides and Grant, subject to the &C.
ton Of the Democratic party.
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ARMOUR e. CO..

ARMOUR e. CO..
South Omaha. Neb. Chicago, Illinois.
ALEXANDRIA BRANCH, La.
Gentlemen
We have opened q depot IN Alexan-
dria, Louisiana. under the charge OF Mr..
Achille Bsuer.. We will always keen on
hand full stock Of such provisions az
are handled in this section OF the State
of Louisiana.
Price sheets will be issued weekly and
forwarded to the trade.
Prices at the lowest market quotations.
All orders filed romptly, at the quo
tations OF the day when order is filed.
Terms strictly Cash-aftsr arrival of
goods. Yours respectfully,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-11-11
THE IRISH IN THE REVOLUTION.

During the fifteen years OF its publ
cation the Irish Standard has from time
to time informed its readers OF the con-
spicuous part taken by the Irish in the
establishment OF the American republic.
Not only were the Irish in the colonies
OIL the side of the American patriots,
but the Irish at home heartily SYM
patlized with them in their struggle
ior liberty and independence. In its
address to the Irish people in 1774 the
Continental Congress which met for the
first time in Philadelphia used the fol-
lowing language: your parliament has
done us no wrong. You have ever been
friendly to the rights OF mankind, and
we acknowledge will, pleasure and graf
itude that your nation has produced
patriots who have nobly distinguished
themselves in the cause OF humanity
and America" In the Irish parliament
was Henry Grattan pleading the cause
of the coonists, and in the British par
lament was Edmund Burke hurting his
orations against the ministry OF Lord
North. Strong as was the sympathy Of
Ireland for America, the government
demanded the service OF four thousand
men, out OF the twelve thousand which
then constituted the effective force OF
regular troops in the island, to be dis
patched to America, to fight the COL
onists. Grattan strongly objected to
sending the troops TO cut the Threats
OF the Americans" and in his tremcn-
dous philippe pronounced by him
against Flood, in 1888, he called Amer
lea ''the onl y refuge Of the liberties OF
mankind"
Richard Henry Lee, who was then in
ireland, wrote a letter to George Wash
| ington in which he said that the soldiers
i'll Ireland had expressed their unwill-
| ingness TO go and that the men OF one
regiment were bound hand and foot and
forcibly carried to the ship to convey
them thither, and he added: They will
undoubtedly desert more than any
other troops whatsoever"
That the Irish in the colonies sprang
to arms in defense Of liberty there is no
doubt Until the arrival OF the French
more Irish fought with Washington
than all other natonalities combined
That fact is vouched for in the annals
OF the Revolution The following arti-
Gle from the Intcrmountain Catholic, oil
Salt Lake City, will give an idea OF the
services rendered by the Irish at that
time and, thereafter:
1t was an Irisllman from Maghera
Charles Thompson, who was the guild
ing spirit OF the congress and conven,
ton that adopted our Declaration O
Independence and framed our constitu
ton. 1t was an Irishman's son from
Wexford, John Nixon. that first rcae
the Declaration Of Independence in pub
lie to the people in independence
Square; it was an Irishman from Ty
rome, John Dunlap, that first printee
and published that declaration. 1t wa!
an 1rishman, this same John Dunlap
that published the first daily papel
printed in the United States. It wa
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If the British plans are anywhere near

If the British plans are anywhere near
carried out on the prearranged program
10000 troops ought to reach the Cape
at the end OF this week. Then the ag-
gravating wait for the completion OF
transportation arrangements and the ar
rival OF sufficient artillery and cavalry.
After this it will take fully week for
the horses to get into condition, so Nov.
10 is perhaps the earliest date it will be
possible for General Butler to advance
with any force from Cape Colony, and
the 21st before he can make any advance
in Natal.
This leaves the Beers fully two weeks
yet to take Ladysmith, Mafeking and
Kimberley, and to prepare to prevent
the advance of Buffers forces.
The British people at home and
abroad place great confidence in the
military skill of Butler, but like White
he may not come up to their expecta-
tons. We believe he is much overrated
and that he will be out-generaled and
defeated by Joubert and his gallant
burghers. Butler is typical John Bull
in self-con6dence, but he is likely to
get the egotism knocked out of him by
bullet in the head if he comes within
the range OF Boer sharpshooter. We
venture to predict that he will never
come out of Africa alive.
There are many stories told of his
stubbornness in British journals, and he
is said to oppose any suggestions from
his subordinate officers. When coming
down the Nile with Lord Charles Beres-
ford after the evacuation of the Soudan
sharp discussion arose between them
as to which was the proper channel for
the gunboat to take, Butler advising
one and Beresford another, but in the
end the former prevailed "You see,"
said Butler, 81 was right" "Not at all"
replied Beresford. II knew it was the
right channel myself; I only recon-
mended the other, because I knew you
would oppose whatever said"
This tendency to take up hostile
attitude to whatever is said or pro-
posed is so we'll known in Butler that
it has rather initiated now against the
effective preparation of his force. Even
high officials have hesitated to make
suggestions that were pregnant and use
full, fearing that he would oppose them
because they were not his own
Whether this characteristic in Butler
will serve him we'll against the Beers
time only will determine. He needs
all the self-conhdence he possesses to
overcome the difficulties he has to en-
counter from determined men fighting
for their homes and families. The
Beers will put his qualities to the test
as soon as he is ready to march against
them, and his fame as general does
not intimidate them in the least. For
the present the Beers are masters OF the
situation.