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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-25

Many reasons are advanced as to the
cause of boys and young men desert
ing the farm home and seeking en-
Floyment I'M cities and towns. Some
are potent; some are not. Always in
discussing a matter of this character
the cause should be sought. which is
done by tracing effect. We find in
many instances that. the motives
(which prompt boys in leaving the farm
grow out of fractured relations exist
ing between them and their parents.
Fathers and mothers are too exacting
at times and expect more of the boy
than his training and capacity make
possible. Moreover, he may be treated
as boy by them when he has reached
ar age at which. he should be able to
know and weigh his own strength and
possibilities. Within every ambitious.
youthful heart there fingers longing
for something better than the ordi-
nary, which is in many cases a suit
OF clothes given grudingly at long in
tervals, a work horse to ride, and lit
tie, if any money for holiday occa-
sions or for fine purchase of articles
admired by the young people. The par
ents who should suppress this longing
are responsible for the boys dfssatis-
faction and discomfort, and his con-
sequent desertion of home. The boy
must be strangely constructed who
win leave a home of happiness and
redce, and a farm Of whichahe Is. a
stakeholder and the product of which,
when sold, profit him. Where these
conditions exist we find the boys en-
Unused with business energy. and in
fensely interested in the farm and in
the success thereof. If the boys are
given a chance on. the farm, as they
should be, we shall hear mo more of
their failures in cities and towns. and
the result WILL be from town to. coun-
try rather than from country tt. town:
Moreover. we shall have intelligent
and successful. farmers and snbstan-
tial, loyal and weli-bred people on our
farms. -
Give the boys chance -Epitomists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-25
A Personal Experience
NNARK EDMONDsoN did not wear

M ARK EDMONDSON- did not wear
Nl his heart on his sleeve, but he
started as his eye caught bill on tLe
notice board outside Bow street police
station. 1t was headed, in black, ag-
gressive capitals. "Murder," and it con-
tanned the usual vile reproduction of a
~: otograph-a photograph for which
he would, in the days when he culti-
waited mustache and small "side.
blinds" have passed as the original.
The portrait was astonishingly like the
Mark Edmondson of three years ago.
= His companion noticed his momen-
fary surprise, and, following his glance,
thought that the cause was the an
nouncement as a whole. you're not
George Dixon, wanted for the Plym-
outh murder, are you?" he asked, joe
ulsrly. IF you are, I'D better arrest
you at once"
mo; I've done nothing yet to make
the police or the public interested in
my features" said Edmondson,- care
lessly. 'The fact is, Mr.. Dobson''-he
paused for a moment, and then oontin-
ued, obviously as the result of second
tLoughts-'I once knew face remark
ebly like that yillainous visage."
Looking again at the bill, he followed
Inspector Dobsen-into the police sta
ton. After jotting down in his note
book few details of an arrest he hur-.
ried down to the Comet Office in. Fleet
street and was soon closeted with his,
editor.
Eve just hit on scheme for proving
how grossly incompetent our detectives
are" he began.
"Yes," observed the chief, calmly. He
was not prone to fall into raptures over
lis young mems feats in eccentric jour-
nalism. Although be was then publish
ing series of scathing articles on the
administration of Scotland Yard-scn-
eational" copy" was uncommonly scarce
.--he listened with much the same air
that he would have assumed if the re-
porter had asked for an increase of
salary.
Edmondson then related how sur
prised he had been on seeing the PIym-
outh murderer's portrait. "Now," he
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-25
: HERE AND THERE.

. - ..
BE sure that the hogs home i
clean and dryf .Pigsfy<d never thrive
unless they have a dry place to sleep.
Qiys q place: where they e&1 2e,
out of the wind and wet. 5
"A fewslittlt errors ana mistakes
On the farm, if not given proper atten-
ton, consolidate and assume big pro-
portions, Dhaiispeing- vigorous and
perhaps ~Scoxtly treatment. Moral:
Watch the little things. ~ -
The hens must have dry and clean
quarters to keep them in good health.
If warmth Is added to that they will
be likely to-day II they have eood and
proper cares ,but a damp or dfaughty
1len-house MEANS diseased fowls, and
no amount Of care can make them lay
well.
Success on the farm. asfn any line
~of business, depends almost entirely
rpon the.ipoSpnal industfvand atteu-
ton of the one most interest. The au-
erage hired n1an,s cab not Be expected
10 do as thorough work, having no In
terest in it otlISr Than getting his pay,
as the seulA owsesf himself =
Is--Yhe years,nay GONE and thr- years
may 60, hi -the farm gees on forever.
Nations may affsF afiff perish, and inn.
Ferial cities-he bAott I'D from the GAGE
OF the earth, but the farm remains.
with its ever recurring seed time and
harvest to inspire and comfort man.
kind.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-25
YOU'LL HAvEAB1G SENSATION 10.

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the very nose ~ he SolfcS ri :
chances are that nobod : s,si IA sr3s IN
me AS The wanted mar = -, =.
1rlled nn--weiI -tbsf MI, ~ s-a.ss -
nroof Of the iucapseitx scs , i: 10 $500
force. IL an the Other hsnS' r. sho,,s';
be arreStes. I a = ess;lx ress H. =. IN ,:,.
erty ysthfcwint on. slr d;srfyjxe srsl
explainsnr tkat j wAnted sconys X, an,
case, lean do persona 6 ! r,.ipnre Is.
ticle."
f"AJlr;gbt /. .a;a Il. sa;tcr
mis- assk. Z ..TaLs \ - 49,. sss =, n,ns -
!. once.cx..,,A - 30 .ss~S : --A' =
tn -, = - J. -, -
rlacent mood. He .fborS6s 49, sy "a
way to creating q sensation Rstmrnirr
to Bow xfree1 ~ a -
description of the mnrdlsrer md thss
walked over IN Iy.IIjvvto.,.ss,s. 49,. .s :,
plunged istfairhtway iSto- al rtsc,,s
When be. came ant again 1865 ~ ~.
smile Of Dixon. as well asSof his for
mer self., - e
As he walked : iI, onsr AZ. sxr.nan
xeved ia ys,,.c.sae -. - g.. a.9 * lor-
sbon windoSrs wtsh ;no-s.s; go e s ny -
Int wbenshs r.ach.a ~ csns ny
t, ss 80 n,o.. r: enar,eg cross ne
a. Tho hint = mans sr.s - posl',on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL DAY.
Bishop {. c. Penick to Deliver the Adj
dress-Sermon at Centenary

The Hollywood Memorial Association
held a called meeting at . o'clock yester-
day afternoon TO make arrangements FOR
the Observance Of Memorial Day on Nav
3Oth. In tho absence Of Mrs Joseph
Bryan. the president, Mrs W. w. Henry
presided
Bishop c. O. Penick was selected as the
orator OF the occasion, and Mr. Joseph
Bryan will be requested TO make the IN
trOductory address.
The procession 70 Hollywood will he
under the charge Of Lee Camp, ana
Mator-General Thomas A. Brander VIII
act as chief marshall.
The ladies Of the association Will enter
carriages at the Second Presbyteri"
church at 4:3O O'clock, and will go Hn
Franklin street 90 Laurel escorted bF ilo
Howitzers. There they will be mot hy '1e
veteran organizations, Sons Of Nete ln9
and the old soldiers from the Home. Tho
Richmond College Glee Club has been
asked 20 lead the singing AT the grounds
Badges will be furnished to all who ro
I'm carriages on the afternoon OF Memo -
rial Dav. and the members Of the assocIl-
ton can obtain them I'm advance from
Mrs. r.. 6 Minor, No. loi notlh fil'i
street. M
The Junior Hollywood Association VIII
have charge OF the officers section. anu
will also decorate Lee Monument
Next Sunday viii be Memorial Sunol y.
Services will he held I'm Centenary chufth
Rev. DR. w Y Tudor delivering The SER
mon Seats will be reserved for all Fe.e-
rams and memorial organizations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
Newark. 3; Wilkesbarrc, 4.

NEWARK. y. j., May 2i-Wilkesbarre
won from Newark by batting rally In
tho ninth inning. Ciymer and Halligan
hit saf.ly and Odwell sac-.hced with one
ont imam on third and the score n tie
GoeckeI hit a beauty over Scheiflers
head and won the game.
Score by innings X.
Newark .............O0 01020 0 0-3
Wfkesbarre........ ...... % ~ ~ II
swimming run scored with one man out.
.scheffler out. hit by batted ball.
summary: Two-base hit-Jimeson. Sac
,,6ce hits-Scheffler. Odwell. Stolen
bases-Klopf, Wise. Clymer co. Left on
bases-Newark, 2; Wilkesbarre. II.
Struck out--By Jimeson. 2. Double plays
Hslligan and Goeckel: Herndon. Klopf
ana Field ca. First base on errors-New-
ark I. First base on bslls-off Herndon.
4: on Jimeson. g. Hit by pitched ball
Meaney. Halligan. Coughlin. Smith.
umpirs-Betts. Time Of game-I:sa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
GEORGE N. WEST
CASE DECIDED.
Supreme Court Declares That the
Firm is a Bankrupt.
A FAR REACHING DECISION.
The Opinion Rendered by Judge Wad-
dill IN McntiOncd-PctitiO were
Represented by Mr.. Emmett
ScatOu.

The Supreme Court Of the United states
at Washington rendered It's decision on
yesterday in favor of Lea Brothers "a
Co. in their suit In bankruptcy against
the George VI. West Company. This case
involves one Of the most important ques-
lions that could arise under the recsn@
bankrupt law and the decision Of III,
Supreme Court has been looked forward
TO not only by the lawyers here, bot
throughout the country.
on December 10 lsgS tho George NJ
West Company made a deed OF assign
ment 10 Joseph v BidgOOd trustee. con-
veyng all Of its assets 90 him for the
benefit Of creditors without preferences,
the deed was recorded on December 18TH
and on that day Lea Brothers < Co. and
others filed a petition IN bankruptcy in
Judge Wadall's court, asking that thu
West Company, on account OF IT'S having
executed the deed Of assignment, he
declared % be a bankrupt
FILED AN ANSWER.
The West Company filed it, answer 20
the petition. admitting the execution Of
the deed. but claimed that It had enough
assets out OF which all Of is debts could
be paid. and that therefore. II had
right 20 make a deed Of that character.
The matter was argued before Judge
Waddill ar considerable length. and on
January 10th ne rendered his opinion. de-
Gliding i'm favor OF tho petitioners, and
declaring the West Company. 10 De "a
bankrupt. An appeal was taken By tho
West Company TO the Circuit Court Of
Appeals. and the case was argued before
II on the first day Of March term az this
place and that court, after taking the
case under consideration, certified IL 90
the Supreme Court for its decision.
The effect OF this decision IS that the
making Of a general deed OF assignment
is an act of bankruptcy for the eXecu-
ton OF which debtor may be afjudgcd
"a bankrupt. regardless OF the question of
his solvency or insolvency.
AN ABLE YOUNG Lawyer.
This case has been a very hard fought
one. and its decision will be- very hene-
dclal to the mercantile interests of the
country.
The West Company was represented IN
the matter by Hon W " Henry. OF the
firm OF Henry & Williams while the petit
| TONERS. Lea Brothers & Co., were repre-
scented by Mr.. Emmett Seaton. OF The
firm Of Dawson & Seaton. who is. In ail
probability. the youngest lawyer 90 have
ever practiced in the Supreme Court. and
who is regarded as one OF the ablcst -
Richmond's junior lawyers. having been
practicing at this bar for a period Of
about three years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
Masonic Election.

At stated communication Of tho Lodge
NJ strict Observance. No. 2oT Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons. held az 81
Adams Hall. corner Third and Main
streets. last evening. the following Of
acers were elected for the ensuing twelve
months. and they will be installed on s.
Johns Day 2ih day Of June: worship
ful Master. J. l.. Roden; Senior Warden
A. Maupin Junior Warden j. VI. Clit'
Treasurer. John i. May; Secretary, RI.
Worshipful Charles \. Nesbitt; Senior
Deacon. John r. Read. Junior Deacon.
II. p. Boggs. The appoin'ive officers VIII
be made on the 2ith OF June.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23

Grooms' WhipCOru LIVcry.
This kind Of livery cannot offend
the most democratic taste.
1t simply gives an air of neat
ness, without the ostentatious dis
play of "full dress livery"
Bring lis your wants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
POLITICS IN BRUNSWICK
Col. Meade Haskins and MIR. +. l.. Blu
ford Lock Horns on the Hastings.

IAWRENCEVILLE, va, May z
Special.-Despite the inclement weather.
a large crowd attended Brunswick Court
to-day to hear a joint discussion between
Hon. i. J.. Buford and Colonel Meade
Haskins, candidates for Commonwealth s
Attorney.
The discussion commenced about noon,
with Mr.. Buford, who spoke for one hour;
Colonel Haskins followed with a speech
OF the same length, then each with half
an hour reply.
The citizens Of the county showed their
enthusiasm by standing In the rain with
out umbrellas to listen TO their fayorites.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
score bv innlngs:

totals. 90 O.. .. ...s......so q ~
'Vigncux battod for Maginnins in ninth
L.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
How hard mother has to coax before
abe can get her child to take its first step.

II is just about as hard TO induce
confirmed invalid, especially one suffer
ing with weakness of the lungs, TO take
the first step to health. There is lack
Of confidence, and perhaps a crushing
experience of a former failure which
depresses and discourages the sufferer.
In spite of doubts and fears you will
take the first step to health when YOU
take the first dose of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. II never fails TO
help. In ninety-eight cases out OF one
hundred it never fails to cure. Never
mind about the symptoms. Obstinate
cough, bleeding OF the lungs, splitting OF
blood, emaciation, night-sweats, condi-
tons which If neglected or unskillfully
treated terminate in consumption, have
all been perfectly and permanently cured
by Golden Medical Discovery"
Sick persons are invited to consult DIR.
r. V. Pierce by letter, absolutely without
fee or charge Every letter IS regarded
as sacredly confidential Each answer IS
mailed in plain envelope. Address DR..
Z. V. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel and Surgi-
cal Institute, Buffalo, y. Y.
My wife was taken sick in August. is9I;
writes VIM. Huelbig, Esq, Of Benton. Frantin
Co.. his The doctors and neigho9Is pro
nounced her trouble consumption. ] haa SSo
physicians but they did not do much good 9he
coughed night ana day could not he down
for coughing and she got down very low,
thought she never could be cured. Then got
four bottles OF DR. Picfce's Golden Medical Dis
coyery and she took all Of Il, and IS AL rsn'
nov. Che Is stoater Than before We were risr.
red She is taking care Of the baby ana aoet
all the housework including the washing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
WRECKED
ON THE-MANACLES
The Fast American Liner Lies on the
Rugged Rocks.
CREW AND PASSENGERS SAFE,
,h Goodness of Her Officers n Panic
was Averted and Not Soul
Was Lost - Efforts TO
Float Her.

COVERACK, May 22-The situation OF
the American Line Steamer Paris, cap
tain watkins. which went aground carry
Yesterday morning just of Lowiands
point. remains unchanged. The weather
Is dne and clear the sea smooth and
light on-shore breeze is blowing, and
everything is favorable for saving
operations. Her cargo IS being rapidly
discharged.
salvage tugs from Liverpool Will arrive
at the scene Of the wreck tonight.
IL is believed the next attempt 70 float
the Paris will be made on Wednesday
Everything at present seems favorable
10 success.
The North German Lloyd Steamer
Bremen arrived at Falmouth this morn
ing under instructions 10 embark for
New York the saloon passengers OF the
Paris. But the passengers are not ready
to proceed on their voyage many or
them still suffering from shock, so the
Bremen continued on her passage west
ward.
Many passengers Of the Paris took the
train for Southampton this morning,
where they will await the sailing Of the
Kaiser wilhelm Der Crosse, which is
scheduled to sail from Bremen for New
York on May y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
THE VlXEN'S RETURN.
She Will Go from Old Point TO New
York 10 Get Her Outfit

\ Ofk To tet fci oulllt.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May 22.-Spe-
cial.-Tre converted gunboat Vixen re-
ported Saturday as having sailed for
Bluedelds. returned 10 Hampton Roads
the same evening. and yesterday morning
received orders 70 proceed 20 New York
prior 10 going TO Nicaraguan waters. At
o'clock the trim little vessel weighed
anchor again and started north. At New
York the Vixen will take on her com
passes and navigation tools. She VIII go
to Bluehelds in the course Of a week.
The United States training-ship ALL
ance. which arrived at Old Point Sat
urday evening from Newport, r. l.
with 10 boys. will sail for European
waters June 18th. and viii be away
about nine months. This will be the
first cruise Of the boys aboard, and will
remain in the Roads until the 10Th
proXimo.
The training-ship Essex, which has
just returned from the West Indies, will
be inspected Wednesday. and the vessel
will proceed 10 Newport, where the ia
boys viii be returned TO the barracks
The Essex will then 90 into the dry dock
at the Brooklyn yard, preparatory 10 tax
ing another crew of boys on cruise 10
Southampton.
The little gunboat Peoria. which IS a
converted yacht, Will sail tomorrow
morning for the navy yard at Boston.
where she will be fitted out for a cruise
to the Philippines.
Judge r. r. Prentiss, Of the Circuit
Court. to-day dissolved the injunction
granted by Judge Wexford, of Richmond.
and continued by Judge Mason. OF Prince
George. restraining the Electoral Board
OF Warwick county from removing two
judges Of election IN Morrison's precinct
from office The INJUNCTION was dissolved
on the ground that the court had no
Jurisdiction An appeal was noted, and
the question. which involves a nice point
Of law, will be settled by the Superior
Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
STORY OF THE WRECK.
The Steamer was on an Unfamiliar
Course-Thcre was No Panic.

The Steamer was on an UNFAMILIAR
Course-There was 30 Panic.
The London correspondent Of the New
York sun says:
The place where the Paris stranded is
in sight Of land. and is so close TO the
wreck Of the Michigan that the masts OF
the latter vessel which are still standing
could be seen from the decks Of the
American liner.
A few minutes after the ship struck
distress signals We're burned and rockets
were sent up These Immediately at
tracted attention and in a short time
tugboats and lifeboats were racing for the
scene Of the accident
Al daybreak a reQuisition was sent 10
the naval authorities asking them 10 send
assistance TO the Paris. The request was
Immediately compiled with, and the gun
boat Antelope which had her fires bank
ed. ready 20 start for Bristol. was the
first vessel dispatched. She was follow
ed by the gunboats Renard, Destroyer
and Thrasher. The gunboat Wolf was
ordered to get steam up and to hold ner-
self in readiness 10 proceed 10 the scene
of the accident should her services be
required.
Tugs from Falmouth responded quickly
TO the call for their aid. The Porthou-
stock and Falmouth lifeboats were also
speedily alongside. The COverack NE
saving apparatus was promptly manned
a line was passed and the transference
OF the $50 passengers began immediate
ly.
ALL SAFELY LANDED.
All were landed in Falmouth without
mishap at Z o'clock. The hotels and the
Sailors Home were quickly filled. Most
OF the women were housed in the latter
place. Later they returned to London.
The transferring of the passengers was
the worst part OF the whole affair. The
tugs could not get alongside the steamer.
and IT proved difficult task 10 get the
people, especially the women and chill
dren. into the small boats and aboard
the tugs. They were packed like sar-
dimes on the latter vessels. Many OF the
women had insufficient clothing and SUI
Tered from the cold. Nevertheless there
was little grumbling. as all wero too
thankful to have escapedtwith their lives.
"A correspondent who visited the scenv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
THE RILLION DOLLAR MARK IN
,,rl INSURANCE PASSED.

NEW YORK. May 22.-It has been as
certained that the Mutual LAie lnsu. Aase
Company. OF New York. mas oeeh issu'n :,
insurance since March Isl III $3.50 % %
80 ,honsand million dollars. Some years
o..o huI was introduced in the New
Sso s~,sla,ure limiting the insurance
,sxnea by any one company 10 that
70 ~ and the same would probably
an" nscoms a law except tor the opposi-
49, ~ the .srhree Giants The Mutual
~ has practically made the passage ~
snv such law hereafter impossible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
AN AWFUL CRIME,
Two Children Murdered and a WIZ
ness Sworn to secrecy.


SEATTLE, WASH, May 1.-The fol-
lowing from Honolulu has been received
by the British steamer Garoune.
4 horrible crime occurred at Waimea
on May 2d The wife Of ranchman
killed her little step-daughter with
heavy stick.
The crime was Witnessed by young
ster VINO went 20 a neighbor's house and
told the story. So enraged was the wo-
man Of the house on hearing OF the
crime that she rushed 10 the other wo-
mans cabin. bent on furnishing the step
mother
She did not attack the murderess but
dashing through the door. caught up the
woman's own child, also little girl and
threw the little ones head first against
the wall, breaking her neck
The two women soon came 10 realize
the enormity Of their crimes and buried
the children. They swore the other child
TO secrecy but the story was told to other
neighbors and the women were arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Well Known Lynchburg Negro Crush
cd to Death-A Peg-Lcg Murderer.

LYNCHBURG. VA, May 22.-special.-
William II. Rucker. colored. junior men,
her OF the livery stable concern of Rob
ert Rucker & Son. was instantly killed,
and Paul j. Taylor c0lorcd, who was IN
the buggy with him. was perhaps fatally
injured. ON the Southern railroad, near
Hicksons Crossing yesterday morning.
The men We're in "a three-seated Jersey
drawn by two horses. The train, which
Was an extra freight. nOrthbOund, with
horses and equipments Of the Third
Cavalry. struck the vehicle at the cross
ing Rucker was dragged the whole
length of the train before it could De
stopped
Paul Talbot. a colorcd ran with a
cork leg. was arrested this morning, and
is now locked up ln jail, charged with hav-
ing fired the shot that killed Willie BIZ
lups. also colored on the evening OF the
18th.
The police are firmly Of the belief that
he IS the man who committed the murder