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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
Proceedings Of Town Coumc,,.

COlfax, La, Dec. 4, 1892.
The Town Council met this evening
In regular session with w. L. Rich
ardsOn, mayor, and j. III. McNeely
III. q. Goodwin, j. Q. Long, j. p
Lewis, cOuncilmen, present.
| After calling meeting to order the
minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
B. e. Woodruff, marshal, having
rendered his resignation, on motion
1t was accepted.
On motion j. NJ. DufilhO was put
in nomination as marshal, and unan-
imously elected, under same terms
and conditions under which the for
mer marshal was elected, and TO fur-
nish same bond in the sum of one
hundred dollars.
The bridge committee not being
ready to report were given more time
upon their request.
On a motion, duly seconded, the
following resolution was unanimous
ly adopted:
Resolved, That ordinance No. q. in
relation to negro shooters, rs hereby
amended no as to include air guns.
and as amended, that the same he re-
adopted as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
Making 1T a penal offense to use negro
shooters and air guns in the town
of Colfax.
Be It ordained by the town council
Of Colfax. La
Sec. l. That any person or persons
shooting NEGRO shooters or "air
guns" within the Incorporate limits
OF the town of Colfax, shall be deemed
guilty OF a penal offense, and on con-
viction therefor shall be fined not less
than fifty cents nor more than one
dollar, or imprisoned not less than
one hour nor more than twenty-four
hours, or both, at the discretion of
the mayor, with costs of suit to be
taxed.
Sec. 2. That any person or persons
being convicted of violating this
a second time the fine and
Imprisonment may be doubled by the
mayor.
Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall
take effect from and after its promul-
cation. Approved Dec. 4, 1899.
There being no further business the |
council adjourned until it's next regu-
ar meeting. w. L. RICHARDSON.
.. " LONG, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

We were pleased to receive q call on
Thursday from Mr.. Thos. N. Tracey,
the Populist candidate for Sheriff,
and Mr.. H. P. Long, the Independent
candidate for Senator, both Of whom
know a good newspaper when they
see 1t, and as a consequence left their
subscriptions at this Office. The lat
ter also had US to place his name In
our announcement column.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
NOTICES OF FINAL PROOF

LAND OFFICE AT Nrw ORLEANS. Ia
November "a. 1879
Notice is hereby given thst the following nam.
ca settler has hied notice of his intention Ia
make maj proof in support of his claim. and
effort clerk of the district court. at,Colfax. la
on January Q. 1906 viz: ="
ARTHUR NJ. CHEIETTE.
homestead Entry 1880 for the W hf of ar.
zee ~ TOWNSHIP" N, range . W, He names the
Following witnesses to prove his Continuous res-
,aence upon and cultivation Of eaid land. viz:
roy L. Lssyone james Chelette, VIM. Thorn n
son. Sandolph helette. oil of Villas p. o. IA
WALTER l.. COHEN Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Capt. c. H. Teal declines the request
Of his friends that be he put on the
ticket for nomination to be reelected
- police juror for ward one. Learn
ing that Mr.. J. b. McNeely was to be
his running mate, he says he prefers
to withdraw in his favor and let the
nomination be unanimous.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09


The Companions New Calendar,
The YOUTHS Companion Calendar
for 1900 is unique in form and beautf-
full in design. The oval centerpiece.
In high colors and enclosed in a bor-
der OF flowers, represents "A dream
OF Summer" and Is supported on eth
er side by an admirably executed
figure piece of delicate tints. The
whols Is delightful in sentiment and
in general effect. Larger than any of
The Companions previous Calendars,
1T is equally acceptable as a work Of
art. As an ornament to the home It
will take a preemiRent place.
The Calendars published exclusively
by The COmpaniOn. Itcannot be OBJ
tanned elsewhere. 1t will be given To
all new subscribers for 1900, who viii
also receive, in addition to the f1fty-
two issues tor the remaining weeks
OF 1899, fee from the time of subscrfp.
ton. Illustrated announcement num-
Der, containing a full prospectus of
the volume for 1900, will he sent free
to any address. The, Youths Com
panion, 2O3 Columbus Avenue, Bos-
ton, Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
William ". Martin.

WANTED SEVERAL BRlGH AND HON.
est persons t0 represent us a., sisnarars IN
thls and close by coanties Salary SeO0 q wear
and expenses Straight, bona-fde no more. no
less salary. Position permanent. Our references
any napk IN any town. 1t is mainly Office work
conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. THt DoMrNloN
COMPANY. Dept. 3. Chicago AM
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
LAND OFFICE AT NEw OaLxAvs- t..
November "a Isqo

SotIre lie hereby given that the foIlou,;r,-r.,,
% seuser has fled notice of his infensior -
~ Hsts maj proof 10 support of his claim. and
January .. 1850, viz: Ia'' on
FOY. L. LASYONE.
g 8 a =. s.Ni Tor the hf Of w or and W ~ ~
g" s. and W Or Of 8 r or. ser %. TsN vi -
II: oons, nmss the following witnesses to prove
o. sasq Land. viz: Lee J. Thompson' ysms. S%n
,,esse Melton Chelefte. Osc r DuIlo;s ali ~ y:
's'' a. WALTER y, cOHEr. Hsr; So W
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
LAND OFFICE AT INV OxLrANs r..
Novarn l,ar ~ TOM

Notice is hereby given that the follov;n..n.m
ea settler has fled notice Of his irten ion ia
maze final proof ir support of his claim and
shSI SAID proof Will be made before W. L. ShacL-
January Q. 1900. viz: A1A'' y"
STEPHEN d. DAVIS,
III T.. No. II. 0l6 for the w hf of a w mr. a., 20 n
N. XIV. He names the following w;tnas.es
70 prove his continuous residence upon and en-
nnv v OF s1id land, viz: John Mccoy. Kobt.
BLACK Creek. "a. WALTER l.. COHEN
Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
LasD UFYIcE AT NV OnLyANs. Ia
November n 1901

Notlcc is hereby given that the foJlovinr-nsu,-
ca settler has fled Eotics Of his Intention r.
ma, maze n1ai proof IN snprort of his claim. Ard
slford. clerk of district court az Colfar Tnach,
January .. 1910. VIZ: oi'AA' i-''' on
CHARLES NICHOLSON.
g. =; 'dI,2. for the hi o. & r or. acc q T7N
lew; He nance the frliaxi. 2 wi,pess... ~ -.
p.vse ms contiguous residsnce Ipon ard cnlt;.
S -, Sharb'no. John L.syone. Joseph t,hei.tts
al Vi Was La. WALTEE l.. COHEN.
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Master Louis LeSage has consid-
cradle menagerie of birds and beasts,
and about the next thing he will be
charging the kids all nickle apiece
to see the show.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
LAND OFFICE AT NEW OnLEASs. La
NOyefn her 81 1900

Notice is hereby given that the foliowinr-nan
"a settler has filed notice Of his intention no
make final proof in support q his cla,u, AND
.nat sand proof viii be male before W. j.. shack
January 3. 1sUO Wig: '''' y"
THOMAS J. WALKER.
r. r. 10. Gas for the N or of Nor. sec.as r =
n. z W. He names the following witr,ess.s ~
prove hls continuous Residence upon and cult
=, o. sald land viz: Shep ID. Cooper. Rich
roiiock' La WALTER J.. COHEN.
kaglsfer
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Lewis Brothers have received a fine
stock OF new goods, consisting OF dry
goods, shoes, notions, groceries, shelf
goods, etc. Call on them, and they
will treat you right.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

On motion 1t was ordered that the
board take immediate steps to pass
! the title OF block n to the trustees of
the C0lfax High School, and 2 O'Clock
this evening was set for passing the
deed before Earl Roberts, notary
| public.
w. L. Richardson, president of the
BOARD OF trustees, reported that no
deed and no recordatiOn as to the
property at Ada could be found. ON
motion the president was instructed
TO communicate with Bro. q. w
Bruce, who originally gave the deed.
and request him to give a t'ublicate
deed to the property: and that same
Oe duAy recorded by the president.
The president also reported that
the act Incorporating this board Of
trustees was of record in MORTGAGE
DOCK F, page 7S3, Of Grant parish
records. 'A'
On motion the board unanimouslv
asked that $125 of the money to no
PAID In for the purchase of block 21 i'm
Coifax be appropriated tow ard build-
ing parsonage in Colfax on lot in
block 40. "
On motion It was ordered that so5
OF the same amount be expended To-
ward fencing out in the open the site
upon which the Colfax church stauds.
the fence to be put upon the 80 foot |
unit on the west side of the church.
ana TO include 30 feet space in it's rear:
also that lattice work be put around
tne church to prevent hogs and other
ANIMALS harboring under 1t. The
president appointed H. G. Goodwin
=. n. McNeely and j. q. Long to snn,
erintend the work. 'o''p-
tnere being no further business the
BOARD adjourned subject to call OF tbe
president. w. =. RnuApnsnv ~ 'ne
W. uooDwYN, President.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Mr.. Jas. A. O'shee, of Alexandria,
was in Colfax on Monday, looking af-
ter land matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Five gallons Of the water from the
Coliax artesian well has been sent to
Prof. Metz for a chemical analysis,
which is expected to be finished in a
few DAYS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
Vote for John c. Ryan.
Vote for Hunter for Judge.
New goods at Lewis Brothers.
Rumor has it that Colfax is soon t,
have two or three weddings.
Mr.. r. Fl. Grant, Of Boyce, was il
Colfax two or three days this week.

Messrs. Phil Hebert and W. r. Mad
dox. Of ward two, were in Colfax on
Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Vote for Ryan, and you will never
see the cause Of justice languish for
the lack of energy and honorable
prosecution.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

We learn that Mr.. W. w. Smith,
who had agreed to rent Mr.. R. r. Je-
ter's residence, has backed out of the
trade. e
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Mr.. ]. A. Bell, the insurance man,
spent couple OF days in Golfax this
week, and wrote several policies
while her.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
Wait Wait /!
For the Excursion!

From Mansfield, La, to New Orleans,
La, Dec. 18th. Will return on Thurs
day, Dec. 2lst, at 8 O'Clock a. m.
Rates from each station will appear
later. Separate coaches for white
people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Mr.. John Ferguson, who has been
away some time, returned to Colfax
again last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Mrs. Picnic Terrall (nee Parish)
and Miss Pugh were in Colfax last
Saturday, and spent the day shop
ping and calling on friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
Notice of Final Proof,

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS. IL. }
Nv December ?. 1855. {
Notice is hereby given that The follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
lr tention To make final proof in support
OF biz claim. and that said proof will be
niade before w. L. Shackeford, clerk of
district count, ut Colfax. La, on Jan. Is,
1906 viz:
William v. Martin.
ID. +. 1878, for the hf of or and
" Or of D Or and r Or of NV or sec 20.
Up n,r2w. he names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land:
Mathew Corbitt, George James, Wesley
b. Richardson, of Colfax, and William
Jackson, of Stay, La. !.
WALTER L. COHEN Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09
Meeting of Church Trustees.

CoLFAx, La, Dec. 4, 1899.
The trustees OF the NJ. E, church
property In Grant parish met in the
Coiiax church this day at 10 a. m,
wlta the following members present:
w. l.. richardson, H. G. Goodwin.
:; M. Plunkett, j. @. Long, j. H. Nc.
Nelly and NJ. E. Swafiord.
Rev. n. s. John, preacher In charge.
read scripture lesson and led I'm pray
er.
At the request Of the preacher in
charge, the trustees gave In the fol-
loving as the valuation of the prop
erty on the Colfax and Montgomery
work, viz:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-12-09

Mr.. J. J. Oouinn, the Democratic
candidate for clerk, writes Us that he
has had sickness In his family since
his visit here two weeks ago, which
Ia the reason be has been unable to
leave home and VISIT the people In
In the western portion Of Grant, az
promised. He says he hopes to get
out In tipe to be over this way next
Monday. and may be sooner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Loss of Hair Due to Mental Shock.


In French medical journal M. Bois-
sier relates the following remarkable
case, which is an addition to the
group of cases in which sudden loss
of hair or change of it's color followed
mental shock. The subject was a Wig
orous peasant, aged 3S years, who was
not of a nervous temperament beyond
being slightly emotional. His hair was
abundant, and a dark chestnut col
or and not even slightly interspersed
with white filaments. One evening, as
he was returning home, preceded by his
mule, on which was mounted his son,
aged years, the animal slipped, and
the child was thrown off and trampled
on several times. He was only severe
ly bruised, but the father thought he
was killed, and in endeavoring to save
him was terror stricken. He trembled,
and had palpitations and feeling of
cold and tension in the face and head.
On the following day the hairs of the
head, beard and eyebrows commenced
to fall in quantities, so that after eight
days he was absolutely bald. At the
same time the skin Of the face and
head become paler. Without delay the
hairs began to grow again in the form
of a colorless down. Soon all the af-,
fected regions were covered with finer,
more silky, and a more thinly sown,
completely white hair. The hair Of
other regions was not affected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

lessness, we say little about these
losses, and write less. writes q corre-
spondent in the American Swineherd.
June, July. August and September
are our hot months In this locality.
Extremely hot days may come early In
June or late in September, so be on the
lookout. Shade must be provided in all
yards at any cost. Groves trimmed up
six feet from the ground, allowing the
draft to pass through, make a very
nice place both for feeding and sleep
ing on hot days. Four posts eight feet
apart each way with 2x4 IA IT. long
nailed four feet above the ground, with
a covering Of IA IT. boards will make
a very nice shade. II you wish to
make 1t substantial, put in more posts
and crosspieces, thus giving your
boards better support. In place of
boards you can put poles and brush
with covering of old hay, which will
make just as good q shade, but you
will have to weight the hay with poles
or the wind will soon take it away.
Feeding should be done in shady, cool
places as much as possible.
Hogs sweltering in the heat will do
you no good, nor are they strengthen
ing their constitution any more than
they did in the bitter cold of the win
ter. To those who have established
permanent hog yards let me say, If you
have not already set out shade trees
do so. A few willow posts driven in
the ground six feet apart will make
plenty Of shade the third year. AS the
trees grow and become too thick trim
them out,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Clipping the Forelock.

The American Stock Farm has this
sensible advice on clipping the fore
lock: Our advice to leave the horses
forelock, names and tails undressed has
been offered to farmers and dealers
who put their horses on the public
market. Clipping the forelock lessons
the market value Of horse at home
or abroad. The financial consideration
then should forbid 1t. With this con-
sheraton out OF the way, two other
considerations remain-the esthetic
and the humane. But for the fact that
there should be no disputing about
tastes, a flowing name and forelock
are invariably prominent part Of the
artists conception Of beauty in a horse.
A horse with clipped forelock looks
to us like nothing so much as a singed
cat-and cat that has passed through
that process Is not especially comely to
the average eye. We would certainly
not clip the foIelock."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Protecting Shade Trees from Insects.


DR.. Howard, the entomologlst of the
department Of agriculture, has been
making some Investigations OF the in
sects which SO seriously affect Amer
lean shade trees. in some cases de-
foliating entire streets. He describes
three species Of these destructive sorts
and also indicates the methods used
In various parts OF the country to
counteract their work. In New Eng
land thousands of dollars are spent
annually to destroy gypsy moths and
other tree killers and some Of the
largest shade trees in the country have
been successfully sprayed with poi.
sonous solutions. DR.. Howard recon-
mends q practical line OF work for
small towns and villages troubled by
such insects. The average house
holder seldom has more than a half q
dozen shade trees in front of his
grounds, and 1t is matter Of compare
lively little expense and trouble for
any family to keep these trees in fair
condition by burning, destruction OF
bag worms in winter and other simple
remedies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
A STRONG BABY.
Regimen on Which One Infant Is Max
ing Astonishing Growth.

Regimen on Which One Infant Is Max
ing Astonishing Growth.
There is a doctor in West Philadel-
phia who has a son one year old, and
this baby is probably the strongest hui
man being for its age and weight in
the world. It's father will hold a cane
in his two hands, and the baby, grasp
ing it, will draw itself up to its chin
three times. That is but one of its nu-
merous feats of strength. The physi-
clan says that his boys unusual mus
cular development is due to daily
massage treatment. Every morning he
lays the little fellow, naked, on a
blanket, and kneads his muscles for
thirty minutes. Once a month he
weighs the baby and measures it's
calves, chest, arms, etc. The monthly
increase of weight and girth are re-
markable. The baby has never had
shoes or stockings on it's feet or a hat
on its head, and in the summer it wears
only little sleeveless dress that comes
to its knees. 1t gets a cold bath every
morning. "If nothing goes wrong"
the physician often declares, this
child will be one of the strongest men
the world has ever seen. He will never
get bald and he will never lose a
tooth. AS for his muscles, with mas
sage and a course Of exercise that
have laid out, they will be big and
supple all over his body. All his flesh
will be, when tense, hard as steel, and
when relaxed as soft as the flesh OF a
young girl"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
HEROIC RESCUE.
or Drowning Man After n Hard
Struggle.

or Drowning Man After Hard
Struggle.
Chicago Record: With 1000 persons
cheering him on, Surfman William II.
Bachelor Of the Jackson Park life
saving crew plunged into the lake,
swan out to a drowning man and
brought his safely to shore. Once the
swimmer went down. When he came
up Bachelor had thrown aside his
shoes and blouse, and, with cheering
I'm coming" sprung into the water.
He was strong swimmer, and soon
reached the side Of the struggling man.
He told him to turn over on his back.
At first he refused to comply, then
Bachelor spoke more sharply than be-
fore, and the man obeyed. Bachelor
dove under him, and when he came up
had the man on his back and was hold
ing him with one hand. With the 9TH
er he began to work his way shore
ward. Every stroke was cheered by
the crowd on shore. Five minutes and
Bachelor had reached point where
he could touch bottom. Then began a
struggle to keep the man from being
killed by being dashed against the lake
bottom when a big wave would strike
and crush them down. Three minutes
of hard fighting and Bachelor reached
the stone sea wall, where willing
hands assisted him to draw the almost
drowned man to shore. When both
were safely landed a cheer went up
from the 1000 Threats that echoed and
re-echoed far back into the park. The
rescued man was William Johnson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
OWL-EYED MONKEY.
One of the Freaks We Got with Our
New Possessions.


A queer creature lately discovered TO
lbe the great-grandfather Of mankind
will become United States subject
with the ratification Of the peace
treaty. Uncle Sam is to exhibit ex-
pansion Of his lower animal kingdom
in the National Geological Park here.
DR.. Frank Zaker, superintendent of the
park, has just departed upon a tour
of collection. The government natur-
alists are now giving their attention
to the strange fauna of the islands
soon to become or already classed as
our new possessions. Little scientific
attention has been given to these
species hitherto. They are practically
unknown save to several travellers
whose reports have been lately OBJ
tanned. The governments savants are
delighted at the prospect Of poking
straws into the cage of a real live
"tarsier." 1t may be you have no idea
who Senior Tarsier Is. Professor HUI
brecht of the University of Utrecht has
lately discovered that he is no less a
parsonage than a link" connecting
Grandfather Monkey with his ances-
tors. Thus the evolutionary scale would
be changed by Professor Hubrecht to
run-man, ape, monkey, tarsier and so
on, tarsier appearing as what may be
popularity termed the great-grandfath-
er of mankind. Tarsier may best be
described as having a face like an owl
and body, limbs and tail like those
Of a monkey. His sitting height is
about that of the squirrel. AS his
enormous optics would lead one to sup
pose, he cuts capers in the night and
sleeps in the daytime, concealed usual
ly in abandoned clearings where new
growth has sprung up to height OF
20 feet or more. Very often he sleeps
in a standing posture, grasping the
lower stem of a small tree with his
long and slender fingers and toes. Dur.
ing his nightly wanderings he utters
q squeak like that of a monkey. Dur
ing the day the pupils Of his eyes con-
tract to fine lines, but after dark ex-
pand until they fill most of the irises
From his habit of feeding only upon
insects he has strong fat-like odor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

come ye" to this watering-place.
Crowd around this Bethesda. o you
sick, you lame, you troubled, you dy-
ing-crowd around this Bethesda. Sep
in it, oh, step in it. The angel of the
covenant today stirs the water. Why
do you not step in it? Some Of you are
too weak to take step in that dircc-
ton. Then We take you up in the arms
of prayer, and plunge you clear under
the wave, hoping that the cure may
be as sudden and as radical as with
Captain Naaman, who, blotched and
carbuncled, stepped into the Jordan,
and after the seventh dive came up,
his skin neutrality-suspicious. as the
flesh of a little child.