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Cañon City record., 1899-07-27

The new billiard room at 315 Mair
street was thrown open to the public
Monday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

The problem OF the lady and the tiger
IS nothing to the dilemma in which
the Duke Of Connausht has been placed.
by the death OF Prince Alfred Of Sake
Coburg-Gotha he came into direct line
TO that reigning dukedom not only being
heir by herodity but also by special
succession act.
The dream Of his life, however has had
little I'm common with SsXe-Coburg for IL
has been his ambition TO become COM
mander-in-cheif OF the British army. or
course It is impossible for him to hold
both positions and the problem that has
troubled him has been whether 10 accept
the dukedOm or TO wait for his oppor-
tunity 10 become commander-in-chef. an
honor which. as the third son Of the
Queen. he might yet realize.
when the duke visited this country
many years ago he was much liked by
those who met him. but he has never
been very popular in England. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
MEN WHO HAVE
REFUSED CROWNS.
Young Alfred of Connaught Takes the Rulership Of
Saxe-Coburq-Gotha, Which Has Often Gone Begging

To the ordinary citizen the refusal Of
even such a rulership as that of SAKE
Coburg seems an act of folly. II IS quite
probable that not one man in million
would refuse the honor if IS were offered
HIM and yet there have been many men
since the time of Cromwell, who refused
his crown more through fear OF others
than from any other motive, who nave
declined even greater honors than that
which has been rendered the Duke Of
Conanught.
Thirty-hve years ago Gladstone might
have been made King Of Greece, but he
declined to entertain the proposition. The
rulership Of Greece was actually rendered
the late Lord Derby but he refused the
crown and the $4,000 a year that ac-
companies it, In 1880 Prince Leopold. the
father Of the present King OF Belgium
also refused this honor. holding that the
proposed boundaries OF the country We're
insufficient.
Another crown that has been refused
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

nrou1lv wears a portion Of 1t as waist
belt handsomely cmbellished with Sold
buckles other good-siZed pieces nave
been given as souvenirs 10 various s'ay.
at-homc comrades OF the poys VINO went
40 the front one OF which Is now In the
possession Of the writer.
such Is an outline OF Sergeant Kings
conflict with an enemy more dangerous
even than the Mauser bullets OF me
snanish soldiery. but over which TINS
hrave soldier gained a signal victory. 1t
forms an apt Illustration Of the stun our
hovs at tho front were made or and ths
nerve and pluck and daring which
characterized their every movement In
s,-oes OF tho utmost perll.-Washinston
Tpst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

more than once Is that Of Roumanla.
When ROumania was declared a kingdom
10 was provided that the throne should
descend to Prince Leopold the eldest
brother of the king who was then reign
ing In 1850, however, the prince vOluu-
tarily relinQushed his right 20 the crown
I'm favor of his son. Prince Wilhelm For
eight years ne remained crown prince
but I'm lSSS he formally withdrew from the
succession and his brother the present
Prince Of Roumania, became heir appdr-
out
Years ago Prince Napoleon. nlclmamed
"Pl0n-Pl0n." was invited 10 occupy the
throne Of Roumania as the first king of
the country. At that time he believed
that II migE be possible for him 10 as
cend the thi5ne of France, so ne did not
hesitate to decline the offer His dream
was not TO be realized, however and the
man who had declined one crown in the
hope that he might obtain another lost
both and died in solitary exile.
The crown Of Spain IS also among those
that have been refused Fu-ly IN the pres
ent century Ferdinand VII. renouuced the
throne In favor OF his father. who in his
turn. declined the crown I'm favor Of the
great Napoleon The people of the coun-
try objected however. and History tells
WHY the great 'pHIufipl newer bftdUlt
the ruler of Spain
Lord Beaconsheld once had an oppor-
tunity to refuse n crown. although in this
instance the emblem OF royalty was not
accompanied by a throne or a princey
income. Years ago the idea Of browning
Lord Beaconsfeld originated IN the brain
OF Mr.. Tracy Turnerelli and he at once
attempted TO put his project into exc
cution. More than 5000 people con-
tributed and the subscriptions amounted
to q very large sum OF money.
In 1879 the work had been completed,
but when Mr.. TurnereIli made the for-
nal tender OF the crown 10 his idol, Lord
Reaconsneld refused 10 accent the tribute
10 his greatness and the disappointment
had much 10 do in causing the death OF
the originator OF the project
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
AZ A SAILOR

reason for this is that he has never done
anything TO distinguish himself and the
English people like 90 observe some traits
" individuality I'm their royal princes.
even if this individuality sometimes
chances 10 run in channels that are not
entirely cOmmendabic
The position of major general in the
army which is held by the duke. came
10 him by right as the son Of the queen
and not by any military achievements,
but this. his friends claim. is the fault OF
his mother They insist that the duke is
naturally a very brave man and that he
would long ago have made a name for
himself in the profession OF arms II the
Queen had not prevented him from going
10 war. Those who do not know this are
inclined to hold 80 against him and while
they generally respect him as con-
scientious man they do not admire him
greatly.
The refusal Of the dukodom Of Sake
Cohurg however Will convey the sue
cesslon 10 the son of the duke, Prince
Arthur who is now a student al Elton.
While but sixteen years 81 age. the young
prince has already developed traits Of
character that have made him very popu-
lar among his companions. To him the
dukedom opens extremely pleasant pros
poets especially II he can win the esteem
of the masterful young ruler Of Germany.
As he will go to Berlin 10 complete his
education. in order that he may come
fully into touch with the interests OF the
people over whom he will reign, he VIII
have ample opportunity 10 make friends
with the Kaiser and those VINO
know the boy believe that ne
would have less trouble as me
ruler Of Saxe-Coburg than would MS
father. the latter not being on particular
Il, qood terms with his capricious nephew
I. &c quite possible that this NAV have
been one reason why the duke hesitated 10
accent the succession. TO be an independ-
ent English prince Of the blood royal IS
one thing. To he the ruler Of pretty
German dukedom. always under the
4hr1nh Of the Emperor is quite another.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
ElI BID D !


primary. Secondary or Tertiary syphilis
permaLenIiy cured in ID 10 ~ lays. You
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under Same guaranty. IL you prefer TO
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Throat. Pimples. Copper Coiored spots.
ulcers on any part OF the body, hair or
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BLOOD POISON that we guarantee TO
cure. We solicit the most obstinate cases
and challenge tho world for a case we
cannot cure This disease has always
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conditional guaranty. Absolute proofs
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Remedy Co.. $40 Masonic fsnple
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

President-JAS A.. MACDONALD.
Secretary W. BURCUILl....,,r-r,
Manage Atlanta Cas- y UPPER ~
Principal Onice-8 CEDAR STREET ny M" =, hV Ise,
Organized or nc0rporated-Sk ITEM Biit H. 1871
Commenced Buslucss-SEPTEMBLk H. lo5l'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

Mrs. Navarro-or Mary Anderson, as
her admirers still love 70 call her--is n
devout Roman Catholic. Ter sister who
IS known a. Mother nonin'c1, is a nun
~ the Convent OF the Assumption, In
KensIagton Square, London
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
= o,,o, Ass1.nAN &c coRroRAr1oN LoNDoN ENaI.ANp

L 7'70N ASsUTVNNVH 07 ----
ANNrr,r sT,TrNENr ENDING DECEMBER 81
THr coNntrtoN LONDON ASSURANCE
RaTION or LONDON, ORGANIZED UNDER or
RR1TArN AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
COMMUNICATIVE VIRGINIA IN PURSUANCE TO LAWS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

liens the
hnOm0r
ACCOUNT or RoNDs UNITED STATES AND OF THIS
sTATr Nh or OTHER AND BONDS or
1NCoRPoR ATEp CITIES THIS STATE AND or ALL 9TH
DIR RoNDs AND STOCKS OWNED ABSOLUTELY BY THE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
" 7 p. KENDALL.

Governor-HENRY J. B. KENDALL.
Manager in the United States.-ChAo. L. NAsE
Organized or Incorporated-llN
Commenced Business IN United States-lS2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
T. CAPITAL.


Amount OF capital subscribe .'....'..'
OF capital paid up IN casn. ''''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
CAPITAL.
H. ASSETS.


value o roa by the c9npany A;
ACCOUNT STOCKS AND BONDS OWNED ABSOLUTELY Bf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

Dewey Day." Sept. 20, 1899,
was the grandest triumphal display
and spectacular exhibition ever
seen on the American continent
It is estimated that more than a
million strangers we're in the city
of New York on that day to pay
honor to Admiral George Dewey,
for the lustre and glory he has add
ed to the United States and her
matchless navy. Two days were
devoted to the celebration, the FIRST
being devoted to grand naval pa
rade, and the second to land and
civic parade. Time and space for
bid our doing Justice to the occa-
sion, which was celebrated on a
lavish scale of splendor that has
surprised the world at Yankee gen.
ius and patriotism.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

More TreacAery NAY Have Bees Dons
During the Blockade Of

BY night and b. day two Spanish
guards in a little boat patrol around
and guard the wreckage that was once
the proud United States battleship
Maine. The first thing the inward
bound American wants to be pointed
out to him Is the wreck of the Maine.
From tne buoy where the steamer
'Mascotte lies to the landing IL over
half mile. and the route passes not
far from the place where the Maine
met its fate. The passengers can see
what there Is Of the big vessel still
above water. The military mast stands
like sentinel over the rusted iron and
debris which tell the story of the 70 tai
night Of February IS. Far inland in
the great cemetery Of Cristo baI Colon
sleep silently the poor fellows whom
treachery hurried into eternity.
Rumor persists that the blockade
has made 1t possible for further treach.
cry. and that now the wreck will show
an explosion from the inside. whatever
may have been the original shock
which sent the Maine into the mud Of
Havana harbor. IT should be COM
paratively easy matter to show that
the wreck has been tempered with, II
such has been the case. Americans
here are very cautious about making
fnvestfga tons. and say nothing that
would lead TO unpleasant conse-
quences.
The true story Of what has trans
PRED In Havana harbor since the block
ade began will soon come ont and the
American public viii have another OPP
portunity to see how things were done
In SPANS neighboring territory.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07
Louisiana State University.


The next session of the Louisiana
State University and Agricultural
Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
will begin on Wednesday, October
18th. All applicants must present
health certificates, showing that they
have not been exposed to any conta-
gious disease during the ten days pre-
ceeding their entrance to the Univer-
sity.
The University offers eight COM
plete courses of study: The Literary
and Latin-Science course, leading to
the degree of B. A.; and the Agricul-
tural, Civil Engineering, Commercial,
General Science, Mechanical Engin-
eering. and Sugar courses, leading to
the degree of B. S. Each of these
courses has been so arranged as to
give a broad, liberal education, as
well as special training along the line
indicated by its title. In addition to
those specified, special and post-grad-
uate courses are provided.
The State University is being rap
idly pushed to the front rank among
American colleges. Endowed by the
National Government and hansomely
supported by State appropriations,
it is steadily enlarging it's equipment,
improving it's facilities for instruc-
ton, and increasing it's attendance.
A new dormitory Inns been built
this summer, a new labratory build
ing is nearing completion, and much
costly apparatus has been purchased
for the scientific departments.
The roll of graduates and alumni
of the University is not large; but it
contains the names of leading men in
all sections of the Southwest. The
corps of students is small compared
with some universities Of more popu-
ious states; but it represents the
highest type Of young Southern man.
hood. Nowhere else can better prep
aration for the battle Of life be obtain
ed by the young man who intends to
live in Louisiana or the Southwest.
Tuition is absolutely free to allstu-
dents, and living expenses are as low
as at any other institution offering
equal advantages.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07
CONSTRUCTION OF wARsH1ps
~ Understood BY IN Engiish
EngineePing Journal.

An editorial from the Engineer, IN
English publication which is consid-
cred an authority on naval matters,
was received at the navy department
the other day, and isinteresting. as 1t
shows what the British think of the
new American battleships. 1t is as fol-
lows:
at has been given out that the new
American battleship. must possess ex-
eeptional coal endurance and speed.
Before the war these were two points
Americans more or less dogmatically
laid down as o! minor Importance in q
battleship. Both views can be defend
ed by powerful argument and equally
strongly attacked. but the spectacle
Of a nation turning right about face
and basing its naval construction on
the battle of Santiago il curious. The
more we learn Of that battle the more
remarkable 1t appears. Do the Amer
leans really believe that all future enc
mics they will meet at sea will be pos
sessed Of such a single-minded idea Of
@ight as were the Spaniards at Santa
go? We are not quarreling with their
new ideas or comparing them with the
old. but with the sentimentalism which
Is allowed to sway the matter"
1t Is admitted at the navy depart
,ment that there Is a tendency among
naval constructors In the building Of
battleships to sacrifice strength and
fighting qualities to speed, and make
them more on the order of armored
cruisers. In the three first-class bat
'tleships, contracts for which have just
been let. there will be lighter srmor.
but of . better quality. This Is done
for the purpose of making these ships
lighter and faster. A naval construc-
tor on duty ct the department, who
graduated with the highest honors re-
ceived by any constructor, said that
he favored having the armor OF the
same weight as now used, and of su-
perior quality, 20 as to enable 1t to re-
;sist the improved projectiles. He as
serts that the fundamental principle
of . battleship Is to At it for giving and
taking punishment. Ships should be
built with this end In view, and these
two principles should not be sacrificed
to speed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07
NO. 49,
The steamer Red River. Carter

The steamer Red River, Carter
Brothers new boat, arrived at Col
fax on Thursday at noon. She is
a neat and trim craft and her own
ers are energetic and popular. The
shippers of this section will do we'll
to patronize them, as they deserve
both encouragement and good will
for bringing an Independent boat
into the trade.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07
win Make Roundup Bales.

The Batesville Compress Company, Of
Batesville, Ark. composed of the strong
est merchants and planters in that splen-
did cotton region, has sold its square
bale compress machinery and by vote of
it, Board of Directors has decided to con-
vert Its plant into a first-class, modern
ginnery equipped with two Of the Ameri-
can Cotton Compsny's Roundup Bale
presses The new ginnery and roundlap
bale press plant will be ready for opera
ton at the beginning of the cotton sea-
son.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

II wish to express my thanks to the
manufacturers OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, for
having put on the market such 4 wonder
full medicine" says w. w. Massingill.
OF Beaumont, Texas. There are many
thousands Of mothers whose children
have been saved from attacks of dysen-
terry and cholera infantum who must al
so feel thankful. 1t is for sale by j. HI.
McNeelv, Colfax; Bush & Randolph,
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

Oh the 10th of December, 1897, Rev.
s. A. Donahoe, pastor M. E. Church,
South, Pt. Pleasant, w. Va, contracted
a severe cold which was attended from
the beginning by violent coughing.
He says: AFTER resorting to number
of so-cslled specifics, usually kept in the
house, to no purpose, purchased bot.
tie Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
which acted like charm. / most cheer
fully recommend it to the public" For
sale by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush 4
Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

WANTED : SEVERAL. BRIGHT AND HON.
W est pcrsssrs to represent us ~ Mnragere in.
this ard close by counties. Salary <aO year
and expenses. Straight, bOra-fde. no ms,re. M
less salary. Position permanent. Our references
any bank in any tpwn. II is mainly Office work
conducted at home. Reference. Enciose self
addressed stamped envelope. The DoMNIoS
COMPANY. Depart. 3 chicago An
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

The Engineering corps of the
Red River Valley Railroad passed
through Colfax early this week.
Col. Poindexter Dunn, who visited
them on Tuesday, reports that they
have struck camp few miles this
side of Pineville, and that work is
now progressing this way. The
outfit consists Of twelve men and
two foremen-the regular survey
ing crew.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

Why experiment on Yourself with tenn
edies Of doubtful utility when you can
get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which
has stood the test at time? Twenty five
years sale and nee have proven that rem
edy to be prompt and certain cure for
colds. 1t will cure cold In a day Ii
taken as soon as the cold has been con
tracted and before il has settled in the
system. Sold by ]. H. McNecly, Collar;
Bush 4 Randolph. Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07
Unreasoning Fear.

~ iOoA0 AAHo eAAo PSOfAS ~ euAo
country have gone daft within the
last few years, and the first report
of yellow fever or small pox sets
them wild and frantic with fright.
This condition in North and Gen.
trail LOT isiana is largely due to the
selfish motives which prompt some
communities to use the fears of the
ignorant and timid to enforce quar-
antine regulations for the sake of
the mercantile profit they can make
out of il. This commercial quar-
antine business is becoming great
nuisance and injury to the general
interests of the State, and severe
measures ought to be taken against
the practice.
In some quarters we are glad to
see that the law is being invoked
against the harsh and unreasoning
embargo against ordinary business
that can in no way spread infection.
This is right, and should be follow
ed in all cases where guarantees
are established without sufficient
and legal warrant
The days for people to become
terror stricken over the appearance
of infectious diseases has passed.
With the organization of the State
boards of health, and local boards
in almost every county and parish.
there is ample protection of life.
as all infectious diseases are closely
watched, and the particulars of
each aud every case is given the
widest publicity, and upon the
least indication of an epidemic ex-
listing, quarantine regulations and
restrictions are applied. All in
fected persons are removed to a
safe distance, or the premises
guarded and precautions taken that
it may not be communicated to
others. There is absolutely no
reason why persons coming from
the city of New Orleans, who have
certificates OF health, should not be
permitted TO go into any portion
of the State.
A case in point occurred few
days since: The rumor spread like
wild-fre that small pox was cpl
demic along the Iron Mountain
railroad, about the line between
Grant and Rapides parishes, and
straightway we heard that some
people we're talking of enforcing
shotgun quarantine against that
section of country. Fortunately,
the prompt action of DR. J. V.
Bonnette and others out that way
established the fact that it was
chicken pox and not small pox, and
useless interruption of traffic was
averted.
The absolute and rigid qunran-
tine now in force against New Or
leans is an Insult and travesty upon
the intelligence of tho age. Let
business proceed as usual, and let
the common sense rules of the Ma
rine law be applied to inland af-
fairs, and all persons not under
ban for cause be allowed to proceed
about their business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

The Baptist brethren have been
holding an Institute at Summer
field this week. On Friday their
Association met in council, and will
hold over the greater part of next
week. A large number of minis
tiers are present, among them visi-
tors from nearly every portion OF
the State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

Mr.. L. NJ. Townsend, Of Boyce,
brought up a colored prisoner last
Wednesday evening, "scused" Of
playing the exciting game of
Craps" for which the darkey gave
bond to appear at court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

BY an order Of Secretary Long all
the warships Of the United States win
be kept in commission. The purpose
Of this move IL TO be rendy. should the
emergency arise. to send formidable
squsdron to the Spanish coast in case
the peace commission fail 10 reach an
agreement satisfactory to the United
States.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

We regret to hear of the death
of the wife of Rev. w. F. David
son, who died near Black Greek,
with swamp fever, on the morning
Of Saturday, Sept Both.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

for Dtstrset Httoruey.
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 Graut,
subject to nomination by the Democratic
party.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07
Colfax High School.

The Trustees of the Coifax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure in
announcing tothe public thai the seventh
Nine Months Session of this school will
begin on the First Monday Of Sept~m-
Der, la99. No pains will he spared to
make it a first-claxs High School.
RATES or TUITION.
Primary Department 81 50 per month
Preparatory :. 200 :. =
Music Vocal and Instrumental 80 !"
Incidental fee Is certs per session.
Good board can be obtained on reasona-
BILE terms. Two hotels in town, and sew
eral private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should seud them in
and give MS a fair trial. We are in the
race to stay.
RS. CAMERON, President.
H, @. GOODWIN,
Secretary Board OF Trustees.
Colfax, La, July 10, 1929.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-10-07

The preservation OF the peace In Eu-
rope by means of navies and standing
srmies costs $os0.0oo.0o0 year.