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The times., 1899-05-30
Kernnn,s Closed Tcmpornr,,y

The Monte Carlo Girls" must have
been too much l1sr in Philadelphia. or
perhaps the attractions of the seashore
were too potent for them. In any event.
their room was more noticeable than their
company at Kernan's yesterday At an
early hour in the morning. Manager Ksr-
nan received word from the management
that the organization had disbanded. and
could not fill their weeks engagement
here. Agent George W. Rife has prom
ised an attraction to open the house this
afternoon. The disappointment to the Gus
tomary Monday clientele OF the Lyceum
was very great
The times., 1899-05-30
House of Good Shepherd Concert

There promises to be good attendance
at the charity concert for the benzGt OF the
House of the Good Shepherd at the Column
bia this afternoon. Members Of the Fraw-
ley company will be seen in neat one
act play, and the best of local musical tai
ent has been secured
The times., 1899-05-30

Carlo" miilionaires. materialize safely and
please sufficiently; the Sisters Leon do a
turn OF customary strength and novelty:
the olio closing with popular illustrated
songs by the members OF the stock COM
pany. Daily matinees.
The times., 1899-05-30

Before Mrs. Gridler leaves for Germany
she will go with the Assistant Secretary of
State to the mountain home of Senator
and Mrs. Eikins In West Virginia. and
assist in their reception of the West Vir-
ginia Editorial Association on next Thurs
day evening. 20
The times., 1899-05-30
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Russian Ambassador and Miss Cas-
SIM entertained at dinner Saturday evening
in honor of Count Larby, Military Attache
of the French Embassy in Japan. The
guests invited to meet him included the
French Ambassador Mr.. and Mrs. De VOL
liant, Mr. Zelanoy, and Mr.. Pierre Rogest-
vensky, and other members of Count Cas-
sini's official staff.
The times., 1899-05-30

In obedience to the advice of his physi-
clans Mr. John yinton Dahlgren will spend
the summer at Colorado Springs. The
clear, bracing air, and invigorating quality
of tn. springs, it is believed. will restore
Mr.. Dahlgrens health which is not in such
good condition as it should be. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Dahlgren.
The times., 1899-05-30

The Misses Key. daughters of former
Postmaster General Key. have gone for a
summer visit to their home in the Tennes-
see mountains
The times., 1899-05-30

Mrs. John Cammack. of Brightwood Ave-
nue.. will not be at home today, as she will
be attending the centennial exercises at
Georgetown Convent.
The times., 1899-05-30

Miss Susan W. Randall, of Chestnut Hill,
near Philadelphia, is the guest OF her sis
ter, Mrs. C. C. Lancaster, at her home on
the Pierce Mill road. Both ladies are
former students of the Academy of Vista
ton. at Georgetown, and will attend its
i,.hf
The times., 1899-05-30

Commander and Mrs. Russell Selfridge.
with their handsome young daughters, will
shortly join the summer colony at Man
chester by -the-Sea. where they have taken
a cottage for the season.
The times., 1899-05-30

Mrs. ]. w. Doolittle. of Topeka, Kas.. Is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Spindle. 943 o
Street northwest
The times., 1899-05-30

A writer in the Boston Globe says:
Paris is quite excited over the report
that the Prince de Sagan is recovering his
reason which has been clouded for several
years. It will be remembered that he an |
the princess were separated for number
of years. and that the prince was always
considered the bsst-dressed man in Paris
and a representative man about town.
while the princess was one of the leaders
of the fashionable Partisan world When
he was bereft Of reason the princess came
to his hotel and carried him off to her own.
quite independent of the desires of his
friends. Whether, now that he has recov-
cred his reason. he will consent to a recon
ciliation remains to be seen. His wife
was not of the old noblesse. and was the
daughter of an army sutler OF the name OF
De Selliere, whose son, Baron de Seiliera,
married Mrs. Livermore. The Prince de
Sagan Is one of the Talleyrand- Perigord
family, some of whose members. including
the Due de Dino. have married Ameci-
cans"
The times., 1899-05-30

DR.. and Mrs. George Butler Walters and
Miss Claire Walters will sail for Europe
Wednesday. and after three months of
travel Miss Walters will begin her art
studies in Munich and her parents will re-
turn TO Washington
The times., 1899-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Adams, of Boston,
who have been occupying the residence
Of Senator and Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge
during the spring, have returned to the
North.
The times., 1899-05-30

Lord and Lady Huntington. who arrived
in this country short time ago, came
over. It is seid especially to attend the
wedding of Miss Julia Grant and Prince
Cantacuzene. with both Of whom they ara
on terms of friendship. In the mean time
they will visit points sf interest in this
country and upon their departure Will con-
time the journey. They intend to make
trip around the world. Lady Huntington is
native of Australia and is an aunt By
marriage of the American Duchess Con-
suelo Of Marlborough. Lord Huntington
is descendant of the Plantagenets. while
his earldom is the third in seniority of
creation. Both of them are tremendously
fond of outdoor sports and put in a good
deal of time travelling wherever their fancy
tal y,sl,f
The times., 1899-05-30
Imitation

is the sineerest iattery. fnd persons
advertising in my vein, but coneealing
their identity.
This won't do.
II you take out Life Insurance you want
TO be as certain about the company md
the policy as you would about bank you
deposited in.
More assured-for you are here TO look
after your money, but not here to collect
your Life Insurance.
SO. while you examine all plans and
propositions, come to me and consult be-
fore you act can put you in any COM
pany and at the best rates.
The times., 1899-05-30
Silk flag prices
take a tumble.
Decoration needs in
jeWeIry, etc.

Leather and Jewelsd
Belts, in every new and 15c
wanted style-go for ........ ~
Shirtwaist Sets. in gilt
and silver, and Jeweled
PIacket Sets. go today Inc
for iV
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Recon,mitted to Jail.

Judge Machen and District Attorney
Hundley arrived IN Colfax on Thursday
to hold q preliminary trial # Milt An
ders, Vim. Mcclure and W. G. Allison,
charged with shooting and wounding
the fireman on the Iron Mountain rail-
road, Dec Dist. Mr.. Henry Bernstein.
Of Monroe, representing the railroad
company, was present to assist in the
prosecution.
The defendants were represented by
Mesers. j. A. Williams, ]. p. Hadnot and
j. E. Dunn. Quite q number of witness
es and persons interested were present,
among them the conductoy. engineer.
and some Of the trainmen of the railroad
After hearing the evidence his honor
had the accused sent back to Jail to
await the result OF the injuries TO the
wounded man for reasonable time, be.
fore the fixing Of bond would be con.
sidered.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

Rev. h. s. Johns arrived last Satur-
day to I'll his first appointment in
the Colfax church. Owing to an un-
intentional conflict of appointments,
be called in his Sunday IL O'Clock ap-
pointment, and extended an invita-
ton to the conflicting brethren to
preach in the Methodist church. The
invitation was accepted, and Rev.
John Paul preached Saturday night,
and Rev. F. d. Van Valkenburgh
preached his farewell sermon on Sun
day at 1 l O'Clock. Bothserm were
good, and misconceptions present.
Bro. Johns held his first service Sun
day night, and, in spite of the rain
and inclement weather, had a pretty
good congregation.
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CONSTABLE SALE.


Seventh Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
T. W. Kimblc vs.. Jno. M. Hickman.
Cases No. $50 and ISL consolidated.
BY virtue of writ OF Fl. IA. issued out
OF the seventh justice court in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, have
seized and will offer for sale at the Office
OF X. w. Horn, magistrate, in the town
OF Montgomery, La, on
SATURDAY. Feb. Is, 1889.
the following properly seized as the
property of the defendant, to-wit:
Two acres Of land situated in the Par
ish Of Grant, La, more minutely describ
ed as follows, to-wit: Commencing at
the south west corner of section 8, town.
ship 8 north, range west, aud running
one hundred and forty (l4O) yards east,
thence north seventy (70) yards, thence
west one hundred and forty GAO yards.
thence south seventy (70) yards, said
tract or parcel OF land being situated in
section 8, township 8north, range west
containing two acres, more or less,
Terms Of sale-Cash. subject to ap-
praisement. H. F. McMANUS,
Jan. IA, 1899. Constable ward Z.
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Meeting Of School Trustees.

Meeting Of School Trustees.
The trustees of the Colfax High
School met in the court house at 4 p.
m. Jan. 16, 1899, with a full board
present.
r. s. Cameron, president, stated
that some complaint and question
had been raised as to what pupils un-
der the law were entitled to attend
the present public term Of the school
free of tuition.
Parish Superintendent, j. A. Will
liams, being called upon for his views
of the matter, stated that the law
and the contract with the principal of
the Colfax school fully covered the
case, when it provides that all chill
dren who under the law are entitled
to share in the public funds of this
district shall attend free.
After some discussion the following
resolutions we're adopted:
Resolved, That the teachers of the
Colfax High School, under their con-
tract with this board, are entitled to
collect tuition from all pupils who at
tend the school who under the law
are not entitled to share in the funds
of this district.
Resolved, That said teachers shall
be governed entirely by the action o.
the parish superintendent and school
board, in determining what children
are entitled to share in the funds o.
this district, and rs such entitled tC
attend the free term of school without
pay.
X. r. letter stated on behalf of thu
committee on repairs and necessary
furnishings for the school house, thai
there were bills to be paid amounting
to about $28.
On motion the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
| Resolved, That each family or pa
tron of the Colfax High School il
hereby assessed one dollar, in accord
ance with section 131 of the schoo
law, to defray the expenses necessar,
for the comfort Of the school, and tn
secretary is instructed to collect salt
assessment.
On motion the board adjourned.
r. S. CAMERON, Pres't.
| H. 6. GOODWIN, Sec't'y.
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Miss Jennie Jackson and Miss Net.
tie Bernstein came down on the
Steamer Sunrise last Friday night
and have been the guests of Mrs. Jno
A. Williams this week. On last Sun
day Mrs. Williams gave an elegant
dinner in their honor, and MIR. w. in
vited q number Of friends to be pres
emit and see him carve the turkey
The invited guests were Rev. and Mrs
Van valkenburgh, Rev. H. s. Johns
Miss Maggie Kelly, Miss Lima Good
wyn, Prois. Hines and Patrick, and
Messrs. W. C. Roberts and Fl. G
Goodwin. and all can testify that
the turkey was both carved and cook
ed to perfection.
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Eon't Believe i'm waits's Road.

Eon't Believe i'm Waitx's Road.
Editor Colfar Chronicle:
/ suppose the Alexandria Town
Talk win contain a lot more "chat"
from MIR. Waltz pretty soon, about
his garlic and maccaroni eaters, that
never comel Waltz is in the habit of
talking through his hat a lot of Tom
my rot. The people hereabouts want
railroad. They voted a tax to
Watkins, then to Waltz, and are will
ing to vote a tax to any other COM
pany who will build them a road.
Waltz caused to be published in the
Globe Democrat that he had contract
ed with d. P. Alexander & Co. to
build road, but it has petered out
into q dismal and disgusting fake.
Waltz don't intend to build any rail-
road. He is only endeavoring to
prevent any other railroad from get
ting concessions from this people,
which he will fail to- do. Waltz is q
"busted" goat, and so far as waiting
on him is concerned, / am
TIRED Our.
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Photographic.

The celebrated Cyclone Cameras are
being used by amateurs and profess
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Price s. so up. Nothing on earth
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scented more pleasure than one of these
Cameras. Write for illustrated cata-
logue with full descriptions, prices etc.
Marsh Mig. Co., $40 W. Lake, St.,
Chicago. d17-6m
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You are perhaps aware that pneumonia
always results from q cold or from an
attack Of Ia grippe. During tho epidem-
l. OF II grippe few years ago when ~
many eases resulted in pneumonia. IL
wss observed that the attack was never
followed by that disease when Chamber
Iains Cough Remedy YES used. II
countoracts any tendency Of cold OF Ia
grippe 70 result in that dangerous dis
oaGe. e = the best remedy in the world
for bed colds and h grippe. Every bot.
uesly. colfax, Bush I Randolph. Fair.
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The well-boring outfit and machin-
cry of the Hart Wen Company, Of
Plaquemine, La, arrived at Colfax
last Saturday, and Mr.. j. F. Terrell
who is in charge, now has his derricki
up, and engines and pumps in place
and, as soon az a supply Of water car
beprocured, the boring OF the artesiar
well will begin.
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letter. salt-Rheum and Eczema.

letter. Salt Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to these diseases, is instantly allay.
ed by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. II
is equally efficient for itching piles and
. favorite remedy for sore nipples, chap
ped hands, chillblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eys. % cts. per box. Fol
sale by j. H. McNeely, Collar; Bush
Randolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

Mr.. ]. II. Williams and Mr.. j. C..
Calhoun were in Coliax on last Mon
day, and closed q trade over two hun
dred acres of land.
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Magistrate R. W. Horn, of Mont
gomery, was in Colfax again yeeter-
day, and as he left said he had pair
Of marriage licenses in his pocket, and
expected to stop long enough on the
way home to makea couple happy by
tying the wedding knot for them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Lee Starns, who moved to Rap
jdes parish two years ago, is now
back in Grant parish, on Mr.. Heman
Smiths place, near Fairmount.
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Jas. w. Griffin, Unionville. La, writes:
Six years ago DIR. Smith recommended
DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine for q
bilious attack. 1t, only, has given my
mother relief from sick headache. 1t
has no superior as liver and kidney cure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

We are sorry to learn that Mrs
Pauline Cans, wife Of Mike Cans, died
at Tyler, Texas, on the 18th inst.
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Women's complsxlons depend for beau
~ upon digestion. DR.. N. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine regulates the stomach,
liver and kidneys and secures the bless
ings Of good digestion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

Mr.. j. p. Hadnot made trip to
Monroe and Franklin parish last
week, to see his aunt, Mrs. Sallie
Mathews, where his two daughters
Miss Annie and Miss Maude have been
visiting for the past three or four
Weeka.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

Cistern Building and Repairing.
Cisterns dug and all kinds Of Chimney
repairing done at moderate rates by
James Monroe. he guarantees his work
to stand. He lives on Firenzi plantation
near Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders,
are Just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but med
icine and the best in use to put horse
in prime condition. Price, Is cents per
package. For sale by j. H. McNeely.
Colfax; Bush 4 Randolph. Paramount.
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DR.. WA. Jones received large lot
Of drugs this week, and has had the
shelf room in his Office increased in
order to accommodate them.
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La Grippe Successfully Treated

Il have just recovered from the second
attack of la grippe this year." says Nj
Jas. A. Jones, publisher Of the Leader,
Mexia, Texas. ''In the latter case used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
think with considerable success. only be.
ing in bed little over two days against
ten days for the former attack. The sec.
ond attack l am satisfied would have
been equally as bad a. the first but for
the use Of this remedy ~ had to 60 to
bed in about six hours after being struck
with II, while in the first case was able
to attend to business about two days be.
fore getting down." For sale by ]. 81
McNesly. Colfax. Ia; Bush 4 Randolph
Fairmourt; La,
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Rev. F. D. Van valkenburgh and
wife leftior Pineville yesterday, where
he win remain until his conferences
meets in February. He leaves many
warm friends in this community.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

Did the police jury fail to appoint
an overseer on the river road, from
Raven Camp to the Catholic church,
or did the clerk just fail to record the
matter?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

The river continues to rise, and the
indications are that we will have
high water before it recedes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

A few doses Of DR.. M. A. Summons Liv-
or Medicine will do moro for weak
stomach than . prolonged course OF any
other medicine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
Tenth Judicial District Court, State Of
La, Parish Of Natchitoches.
No. 11,343.
Landry Charleville. j. H. McNeely. trans
fierce, vs.. Mrs. E. Granchampt.
BY virtnc of a writ of &. ia. issued out
of the honorable Tenth Judicial District
court, end to me directed. in the above
numbered and entitled suit, have seiz-
ed and will offer for sale, at the front
door of the court honse 10 the town Of
Coltax. La, between the hours prescrib-
ed by law, on
SATURDAY. February Is, 1899.
the following, seized as the property Of
the defendant, to-wit:
The west half Of the northwest quarter
of section Is, township north, range 3
west, and the northwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter of section q, township
7 north. range 3 west. containing one
hundred and twenty 400 acres, more or
less, together with all buildings and i'm
provements thereon.
Terms-Cash, with the benefit OF ap-
praisemert. n. e. SWAFFORD,
Jan. ~, 1880. Sheriff Of Grant PHI.
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Capt. C. H. Teal has been away
this week, on a visit to Monroe and
Arcadia, looking after railroad mat
tiers,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

II you want q bargain in sewing
machines be sure to call at the Chron-
iele Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

II irritable, out of sorts, depressed ID
spirits, havs dull headache. take few
doses Dr.. N. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
for quick relief.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

For overworked girls and feeble WON
%, Simmons Squaw Vine Vino or Tab
let's are natures greatest boon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-01-21

To relieve mental worry, cure despon
dency and give refreshing sleep, use Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
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10 CAL DO T S.

Miss Eva Machen was visitor to
Colfax this week.
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II gloomy and nervous. and looking on
the dark side of things take few doses
DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. and
the gloom will disappear.
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Notice.


Notice is hereby given that ] will APP
ply to the Honorable Board of Pardons
for pardon from the conviction of horse
stealing at the last term OF court for
Grant parish. BARNEY BRADY.
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WANTED-In every town local rep
w resentative, Lady or Gentleman.
Easy work, good pay. No capital requir-
ed. Payment every week. Address for
particulars, G. L. MAREcHAL Arr Co.,
348 Elm st., Dallas, Texas.
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To subdue nervous irritability, neural
gia, hysteria, st. Vitus' dance. use Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
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New Goods
To Confederate Soldiers.

To Confederate Soldiers.
Colfax, La. Nov. 2 1893.
] offer my services free of all charges
to any Confederate soldier or soldiers
widow who desires to apply for a pension.
The amount set apart for pensions ia
small; and the distressed condition OF u
large number of these old soldiers, and
their widows, calls for every dime allow
ed them by law.
Widows whose husbands died since
June lst, 1865, do not come under the
law. w. L. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk District Court.