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The colored American., 1900-12-15
LAST GALL

For the Union League Directory of Co
ored Business Men Organizations.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

We are pleased to receive Vol.
ume l, No. l, of "The Rice Bel,
Journal" published at Welsh, La.
by Richard Harrison, editor, who
puts his salutatory in the single
brief sentence: "Devoted to the
interest of Calcasieu parish in gen.
eral, and the town of Welsh in
particular" The man who has the
knack to boil things down into such
compactness deserves to succeed,
and the people of Calcasieu should
give him the utmost encourage
ment. The paper is full of items
OF interest, and is a model of ex-
tensive research stated with crisp
brevity, a most refreshing contrast
to the prolix heaviness SO usual in
the statement of ordinary news.
We shall exchange with pleasure.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

ton from those paroxisms of politi-
cal heat and passion which some
times prevail in the most enlieht-
ened communities; and it guaran-
tees that stability of government
which is the only palladium of lib
erty. 1t was the lack of this safe
guard that wrecked the Roman and
Grecian commonwealths. The di-
rect rule of the people is an explod-
ed idea. They rule with safety on
ly through representatives who are
responsible to the people, and these
IN turn must be held in check by
the conservative law-making power
and majesty of the State.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
Don't Take 1t For Granted.

The Marksville Enterprise is OF
the opinion that the Red River Val
ley railroad, now having prelimi-
nary surveys run through Avoy-
elles parish, must go through "the
rich and improved country lying
between Egg Bend and Marksville. 4"
The towns of Natchitoches and
Mansfield are now victims of this
very belief, and we advise our
Marksville friends to take no stock
in the idea that railroad people
feel bound to run anywhere to get
trade. They frequently prefer to
intercept trade, rather than go to
it. Ergo, if the railroad builds be-
tween Marksville and her market
outlet, Marlsville will have to go
to the railroad.
Nov, we are satisfied the Eden
born people are seriously discuss
ing the project of leaving Marks
vile out, in order to overcome
some engineering difficulties. It
therefore stands the business men
of that town we'll in hand to offer |
the road inducements to come into
their limits. They ask for no tex,
no subsidy, nothing but the right
Of way and terminal facilities.
These any community can we'll af-
sord to give. We wish our Marks
lille friends well, and hope in the
lear future to have this railroad as
. bond between us.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

The Daily Item ridicules the
idea of members from the rural
districts advocating measures of a
local nature. The Item should not
forget that the country people have
voice in the affairs of the State,
and are somewhat of the opinion
that their wishes are entitled to
respectful considerations
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Last fall / sprained my left bip while
handling some hesvy boxes. The doctor
called on said at first it was slight
strain and would soon be well, but it
grew worse and the doctor then said l
had rheumatism. 1t continued to grow
worse and l could hardly get get around
to work. I went to drug store and
the druggist recommended me to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. tried it
and one half of 50-cent bottle cured me
entirely. 1 now secomniend it to all my
friend.-F. A. Babco;k, Erie. Pa. 1t is
for sale by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush
u Randolph. Fairmouu,.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
Mistaken Political Economy.

The st. Martinville Messenger
says: "The idea of legalizing pri-
mary elections is ridiculous even
if it comes from such authority as
Cows. Foster and Heard. Our peo.
pie in St Martin parish know what
a humbug a primary election is. -
And in the language Of the day,
"there are Others" = Donaldson.
vile Chief.
Ii we are to have primary elec-
tions at all, it is best that they be
controlled by law. The Populistic
and Agrarian fever is abroad in the
land, and the primary foolishness
is only one of its numerous out
groupings. But the other States
have found it necessary to have
primary election laws to meet the
disordered conditions, and Louisi-
ana will have to meet the exigences
of the case in the same way, as
long as the present mistaken idea
prevails.
We hold, that, as ours is a gov
ernment by representation, this
plan of procedure should prevail
among the political parties. In
this way only can the masses be
made to understand and appreciate
the full force and effect of Ameri-
can institutions. This government
not being Democracy, where the
people rule direct by mob violence,
but a Republican Representative
government, where the representa-
tives are the creatures and the SER
wants of the people, it is right and
proper that the old convention or
representative plan should prevail
in the management of party poll
tics, if only for the sake of the uni
formity of the thing.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
The steamer Scovell passed down

The steamer Scovell passed down
last Sunday morning, taking as
passenger Prof. j. c. Roberts, of
Wilson, E. Feliciana parish, who
has been teaching at Montgomery
for the past ten months. Prof.
Roberts has made many friends
while in Grant parish, who will be
sorry to learn that he will not re-
turn next session, but will go to
Natchitoches to attach himself TO
the State Normal. That he will
meet with success in his new field
goes without saying, as he is
most worthy, able, and efficient
young man, and is graduate of
Centenary College.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
b. C. Dean for Commissioner.

Ihe Mansfield journal remarks
that Mr.. B. G. Dean, of Rapides
parish, will be formidable candi-
date for railroad commissioner, and
Justly compliments him with being
well fitted for the Office. The
Boyce Enterprise responds in like
complimentary terms, and says Mr..
Deans friends are again urging
him for the position, although he
has no particular aspirations for
the Office. From this we take it
that Mr.. Dean will again be in the
race, and that his chances for sue
cess are stronger now than they
were two years ago.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
A Card Of Thanks.

l wish to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Cham berlaIns Cough
Remedy has done for our family. We
have nsed it in so many cases coughs.
lung troubles and whooping cough, and
it has always given the most perfect sat-
'sfactioD, we feel greatly indebted to the
manufacturers of this remedy and wish
them to please accept our hearty thanks.
Respectfully, Mrs. s. Doty, Des Moines.
Iowa. For sale by J. H. McNeeIy, CoIfax;
Bush & Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

j. E. Curry, of ward two, Jack
Frost, of ward three, and ]. C. Clark.
OF ward four, came in last Saturday
and stood the examination required
by law, and received certificates that
they were qualified to serve as justices
OF the peace. We learn that Isaiah
Nugent, of ward FIVE could not come,
on account of undergoing a surgical
operation. r. +. Mcknight, of ward
one, will notqualify. G. w. Hickman,
the other magistrate for ward one,
l.. L. Mercer, OF ward two, Felix Bul-
lit, OF ward six, and r. w. Horn and
X. s. Garrett, Of ward seven, all failed
to put in any appearance.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
AN ORDINANCE
Levying a 7-mill tax for 1900

Levying a 7-mill tax for 1900
BE it ordained by the town council
OF the town OF Colfax, La, That a
tax OF seven mills il hereby levied on
;tll rea! estate and stock in trade
within the incorporate limits of the
town OF COlfax, La., the same to be
assessed upon the valuation us made
by the assessor for the current wear.
1900. and to he collected according to
law and used for general purposes as
heretofore provided by town ordi-
nances. Adopted June 5, 1900.
w. l.. RICHARDSON, Mayor.
j. =. LONG, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

At the late Democratic convention
in Baton Rouge, resolution was in.
troduced by Judge W. F. Blackman
providing for the nomination of State
officers and US. Senators by primary
election. On putting the question to
vote. the Judge was the only man
votingforit. He then good natured-
ly moved to make the opposition
unanimous by voting against it him
self. The Judge ought to appreciate
the fact that the Democratic party is
Democratic" in name only. 1t does
not advocate the disorganized mob
rule OF the masses, but, on the con-
trary, claims to represent and defend
constitutional government; and it's
essential tenet and contention is that
it represents the people within the
limits fixed and prescribed by the
Hence it has come to
be known as the great champion of
States Rights" and guardian of
constitutional government. No
change from this ideal is popular or
at all desirable.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

IT troubled with rheumatism. give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm trial. 1t will
not cost you cent il it does no good
One application will relieve the pain. 1t
also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Burns, cuts, frostbites. gdin.
sey, pains in the side ana chest, gIaBdn.
lar and other swellings, are quickly cured
by applying it. EveTy bottle srarranted.
Price, % and 80 cents, OF j. II. McNeely,.
Colfax; Bush & Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
Notice Notice I

Taken up by me on Merideth plan
tation, one black horse mule, about
years old. II or 13hands high, close
~ cropped name and tail. with the
following marks: "T'' on the left fore
shoulder, and -" on the left Jaw
slightly brown nose. and brown nm
der the eyes. fresh wire cut over the
right eye, animal in fair condition.
MERIDETH SMITH.
June Z. 1000.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Mr.. G. M. Brannon, the Repre-
sentative from Grant, has intro
duced two bills in the Legislature.
one to prohibit the sale of liquor
within five miles of the Mont
gomery high school, and the other
to regulate the charges of sleeping
cars through the State.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

w. S. Musser. Millheim, Pa, saved
the life of his little girl by giving her
One Minute Cough Cure when she was
dying from Group. 1t is the only harm
less remedy that gives immediate results.
quickly cures coughs. coldes, bronchitis.
grippe, asthma aud all throat and lung
trouble. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

The ice dealers of New Orleans
announce that the price for lea
during this entire summer will be
25c per 100 pounds, 15c for so
pounds, and 10c for Is pounds.
Everybody ought to be able to keep
cool at these prices.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

j. G. Kennedy. Roanoke, Tenn, says,
II cannot say too much for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. One box of it cured
what the doctors called an incurable ul-
Ger or my jaw" Cures piles and all skin
diseases, Look out for worthless imita-
ton. j. a. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
War With China Probable.

A cut-thrOat organization in
China, known as the Boxers,
has been numbering the mission.
aries in that country with high
hand for several weeks past, and
nearly all the nations of the world
have landed troops on Chinese soil
to protect their subjects. The
Boxers oppose any kind of foreign
ers coming into the country, and
particularly professed Christians
who oppose the doctrines of Confu-
cius, the reputed Chinese law CIV
er. Their hatred and opposition
is bitter alike to Protestant and
Catholic, and both Protestants aud
Catholics have been murdered by
hundreds by these cruel heather
fanatics. The effect of the landing
OF foreign troops on Chinese soil,
instead of putting a stop to the
Boxer outrages, seems to have in
creased them, and although the
Celestial authorities are making
some show of furnishing the guilty
parties, they still continue, and the
foreign troops are expected to take
a hand at almost any time. This
means war In earnest, and will
result In the partition of
China among the powers, SO long
expected and predicted.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

"After suffering from severe dyspepsia
over twelve years and using many rem
edies without parmanent good, finally
took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me
so much good recommend it to every
one. writes j. E. Watkins, Clerk and Re-
corder. Chillicothe, Mo. 1t digests what
you eat. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

|
Judge Blackman, ''incendiary."
The above epithet is applied to
Judge W. F. Blackman by some OF
the State papers, in commenting
upon the way his resolution was re-
ceived by the late State convention,
when he proposed that all State Of
ficers and U. S. Senators be nomi-
mated by white primaries.
Now, We don't believe the Judge
is an incendiary, but that he only
wanted to be on the popular side,
and took this method of letting a
large number of his wild and wooly
constituents know that he was with
them on this question. In other
words, it was a bit of politics, a
game the Judge knows good deal
about, and, while demagogic in
character, it can hardly be regard
ed as an incendiary attack made
with the intent to overthrow p
constitutional government!
Judge Blackman is too good a
lawyer, and knows too much about
the political history of his country,
than to believe that the idea he adj
vocated will ever be carried out.
He knows that the pros and cons
of this question we're fully discuss
ed a hundred years ago by such
men as Jefferson, Adams, Hamilton,
Burr, and other intellectual giants, |
and the form of the constitution |
has been definitely decided upon
for good and sufficient reasons. |
He knows that, just as the U. S.
Senate sat down on the proposition
q few weeks ago, just SO has the
proposition come up and been de-
feated score of times before.
The trainers of the constitution
builded wisely, and their wisdom
has been tested and proven strong
sr as the years roll by. Their idea
vas that the Senators should rep
resent the State, and the Repre-
'entatives the people, and one thus
% check on the other. By the
aw of nations every independent
State is equal, and SO each State
las the equal number of two Sena-
ors, who represent the government
II law making power of the State
'lecting them. Thus Rhode Is
and with her Senators has equal
,ower with New York. The peo-
lie have their full power through ,
heir Representatives, who are !
lected according to the number of
population. Il
This plan is a compromise be-
ween the two ideas, centralized
overnmeDt and government by the
masses, and works most satisfacto-
lily, being safeguard and protec-
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16
NO.. %.

Senator Foster will take his seat
In March of next year, while Sem
ator McEnery will enter upon his
term two years later, his present
term expiring at that time.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Cactus compound. true laxtive tonic
is guaranteed TO expeI your malaria, bill
iousness, clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

Charles II. Marks, while acting in the
capacity OF nurse at the Second Division
Hospital OF the Fifth Army Corps at San
tiago de Cuba, used few bottles of
Chamberlaine's Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy for diarrhoea ard found
it to work like. IA charm For sale by J.
Il. McNeely, Colfax; Bush e. Randolph;
Fairmoupt.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-16

ANT1-KREoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive 25c cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure, no pay.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
HON wv j ENNINGS BRYAN
Invited by a Committee Of Demo.
Gratis to Visit Norfolk.
rho Necessity OF Rest n. Means OF
Recruiting His Health ana
Strength viii Proven, His Accept
anco of the rnv,tation-wili Come
nj Some Future Time.

The Committee of Democratic citi-
zens that visited Richmond yesterday
and personally invited Hon. w. Jen-
nings Bryan to visit Norfolk and adj
dress the people, returned last night
and reported the failure OF their mis-
sion.
The committee waited upon the great
leader at the Hotel Jefferson. AS soon
as Mr.. Bryan was appraised of it's pres
ence he came into the reception room,
where General e. M. Henry, acting as
spokesman for the committee, delivered
the invitation and urged its acceptance.
Mr. Bryan, in his inimitable way, ex-
pressed his qualification at the high
opinion held of him in Norfolk, and the
general desire that he visit the city and
speak to its citizens ON the living Issues
OF the day. He said that he recalled
with pleasure his visit and lecture in
June, 1897. when he was cordially re-
ceived and handsomely entertained.
and he deeply regretted that he was
compelled to decline the Invitation to
come again.
Continuing. Mr.. Bryan said his PHI
sician had ordered him to Florida 10
seek rest and health. and he felt com
PEELED to obey. From North Carolina.
where he has accepted two invitations
to speak. he would go to Florida. Aft
er tarrying there awhile and recuper-
ating he would go to Nashville and
other points where appointments had
been made for him. and he hoped to be
able to visit Norfolk at some future
time.
General Henry and Mr.. w. T. An
'derson- We're both seen last night, and
said that they were convinced Of his
need of rest. While he is mentally a
giant. the continuous strain of travel
and speaking is gradually undermining
his physical strength. Mr.. Bryan was
very positive in his assurance that Nor
folk would be put on his visiting list
and he would come at the earliest date
possible.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
STREET FAIR PROJECT.
NO DEFINITE ARRANGEMENTS
HAVE YET BEEN MADE

NO DEFINITE ARRANGEMENTS
HAVE YET BEEN MADE
The impression seems to prevail in
some quarters that the Board of Trade
and Business Mems Association has
committed itself to the promotion Of a
street fair for Norfolk. but this is crro-
ncouS.
For some time a special committee of
this organization has had the matter of
n street fair under consideration, and
has been carefully looking into the mat
ter from, business standpoint.
Two rival concerns have had repre-
sentatives before the committee at sew
eral 81 its meetings. One of these is
Mr.. Frank w. Gaslsill, manager of the
Canton Carnival Company, and the
other is Mr.. Frank a. Robbins, man
ager of the Great Southern Carnival
and Midway Company.
Mr.. Gaskill is we'll known in connec-
ton with the very successful conduct
or some of Americas greatest street
fairs of several seasons past, and has
testimonials of the highet character.
Mr.. Robbins appears to be just en-
barking in the street fair business. and
Is advertising for attractions, giving his
address as No IS Bank street, r. II.
Mapp e Co.'S place.
The committee of the Board of Trade
and Business Mems Association, we are
informed. has not unanimously decided
To make any recommendation in the
matter. but it is understood that it will
act carefully. The sentiment seems to
be. If we are to have street fair, have
good one. with an abundance of at
fractions. advertise it well. and he pre-
pared to give every feature fully up to
the promises 10 the public.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
February 0. 1900.
TN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
4 No. FOR THE CITY AND COUN-
I'Y OF PHILADELPHIA.
June Term, 1899. No. 3.
Rose Sornek VS. Michel Sornek
To Michel Sornek,
Tho Respondent above named :

To Michel Sornek,
Tho Respondent above named
This IS to notify you that your wife
Rose Sornek. Has made application in the
above Court for a Divorce a. ". NJ. from
you on the ground that you willfuliy and
maliciously. and without reasonable cause
deserted Lbelant, your wife and absent
cd yourself from her habitation and have
cntinued in said direction during the term
and space Of two years and upward. The
undersigned has been appointed master.
at his office. No. All Real Estate Trust
Hnlding. South East corner of Broad and
chestnut streets. philadelphia, Pennsyl-
Sania. on Wednesday the 14th, day of
March, a. d. 1900. at three O'Clock p. NJ.
at which, time und place you may appear
IN pcrsoE or by your counsel to show
cause. if any you have why such Divorce
should not be granted against you
Charles Sinnickson, Master
AL Real Estate Trust Building.
S. +. Cor Broad and Chestnut SITS.
delS-1 Ia W-4W Philadelphia Pa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
Prompt insurance Payment by the
Equitable.
Norfolk, va. February TO- 1900.

Norfolk. Va. February 10. 1900.
Mai. A. Myers, Manager Equitable
Life, Norfolk, Va:
Dear Sir.-I beg to acknowledge the
receipt OF the Equitable check for
Sl0,937. same being In full for policy on
the life of the late Thomas r. Borland
who was insured in several companies
but the Equitable Is the first to pay
The proofs OF death were only handed
to you on the 18th, and the Equitable's
check is dated on the Sth. and such
prompt payment on the part Of tho
Equitable should, in my opinion, speak
volumes in It's favor with the insuring
public.
Thanking you personally for your
prompt attention in this matter. 1 re-
main, Yours truly,
ARMSTEAD BORLAND.
Executor of Estate Thos. r. Borland,
Deceased.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
FOR SALE.

TOR SAIIl.-TWO NEW MODERN
II seven room residence on South aven-
nue. Iambcrt's Point. near IONS church,
school, street car line, &c, on easy
monthly payments. Call early If YOU
want 10 secure 4 nice home OH easy terms
Also all classes of City and Subur-
ban Property on easy terms. Apply 10
w. NJ. MOORE * CO, Room i0C 4th
floor, Columbia bldg. ja95-im
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

February list being the time for our
annual stock-taking. we shall until
then offer some rare bargains in fine
diamonds and watches.
THE GALE JEWELRY co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
Eye. Exn,,,Inea Eree.

DR.. A. Week manager of the optical
department OF the Gale Jeweiry Com
pany, will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially invited to call. ie26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. N. Y. Dental Rooms only
No. S24. corner Main and Talbot SITS
~ e. OF monument. established nearly
20 years. Enncs. Dentist. New phone.
1851
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 3.


Mr.. w. c. L. Williamson, II. II. Thornc
have secured q lease on the Pana-
cea Spring Co.. OF Littleton, N. c.. for
period of years If
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
Stops the Cough
ana Works OFT Tho Cold

Laxative Bromo- QuinIne Tablets cure n
cold in one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price
25c. fc2- cod -9m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
Dropped Dead.

Knox Komen. colored. As years old,
dropped dead at his home. No. 10 Cove
street. yesterday morning. Death en-
sued from asthma, with WHICH the de-
ceased had suffered for some months
Komen was employed at Nhitehurst's
plow factory. The body was viewed by
Coroner Odend'hal. who decided that
an inquest was not necessary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

you take Hoods Sarsaparilla you may
| laugh first, last and all the time, for It
| will make you we'll
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

Sick Headache Cured.
promptly by JIicks Capudine; Is and
e5c. at drug stores
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
no CURE coLp1x ONE DAY

Take Laxative Brcmo Quinlno Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If il fails
TO euro. j.. w. Groves signature IS on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
AGENTS WANTED.

:" ANTED.-5 OR LADY AND GEN
"a w ucmen agents ut once TO work in
agents Address ACT. caro- Virginian-
riot fe11-St'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

ID GARD WANTED IN PRIVATE
IO family by married lady. Address
Mrs. II. l.. JONES, Atlantic Hotel Groom
i2S fcl3-lt<
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

NV ANTED-EOUNG MAN WISHES
wv position for ) days u wcek-NGon-
day, Tuesday and Wednesday--at some
Z light work references. Address S. G. G.
this office. fel3-ot
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13
FOR RENT.

III OR RENT.-ONE OR TWO GENTLE
II MEN can get piccly furnished front
room. Apply 4Oi Main street, opp. Hotel
Norfolk. fe13-1ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-13

n ~ store: fine location at present occ1i-
pied; will DO vacated to suit renter. Adj
dress STORE. Nirginlan-Fiot. fe11-3l'