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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20
Grand Jury Report.

Tn following Is the report OF the
grand jury handed in October 18th:
We. your grand jury empaneled and
sworn at this the October, 1900, term
of your court. have worked diligently
for ten days, have docketed and in
vestigated 155 charges of violation of
law and have found 80 true bills.
The remainder in which we report
no bills are az follows, tO-wit:
1.-THE list of cases in which no bills
are found Is here given. Then follow
reports upon the condition of the
roads in the several wards of the
parish, showing them to he in fair
condition and worked, with a few
exceptions, owing mainly to the pre-
valence Of 40 much sickness
We would like to say to the good
people Of Grant that we have no iuris-
diction in cases where physicians prac-
tice without a license. Their remedy
il before the board Of Examining Ply
sicians.
We have examined the treasurer's
books and find them neatly and cor
rectly kept. There are no parish funds
on hand. There are in the school
treasury $S.1N 10.
The sheriff's office Ia clean, orderly
and we'll kept. but is inadequate to
the business that il transacted there.
The. clerks Office is systematically
and neatly kept, but is too small by
farfor the increasing business. Books
that contain the only record of ones
home or other property are exposed
and would Ike destrOyedinc case of fire.
The jail is adequate and the cells
are strong and will do for some years
yet, but some of the brick seem soft
and it should have a coat of cement
plaster on the out side, and we hereby
call the attention Of the police jury to
that fact. Also the two back cells
need some piping and a stool. The
steps, that IL, the platform. needs re-
pairing or should be built anew.
The court house was built nearly
2Oyears ago and some of the material
used was inferior, and 1t IL now I'm adj
vanced stages of decay, and from the
fact that the underpinings are bad it
will not pay to repair 1t. The pOpu.
lation of the parish has doubled itself
about five times since 1t was erected.
and it cannot accommodate the crowd
now called to court, by One-half. In
view of these facts we condemn it as
a public building. and recommend
that the police jury take the necessary
steps to erect new brick building
and cover it with slate, amply spa
cious for the needs OF the next twenty
five years, as that is about the life Of
public buildings That 1t be two stO-
ries high. substantial, unique and Of
helatest designs In architecture, CIV
ing special attention to ventilation.
AS it Is the peoples building, each
having contributed his quota In tax
es. it should he something OF which
they are justly proud.
Respectfully submitted,
G. HI. TEAL, Foreman.
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Came Near Dying.

"For three days and nights l suffered
agony untold from an attack of cholera
morbus brought 90 by eating cucum-
bers." says M. E. Lowther, clerk of the
district court. Centerville, Iowa. 81
thought should surely die, and tried a
dozen different medicines but all to no
purpose. ! sent for bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy and three doees relieved me entirely.
1 went to sleep and did not awake for s
hours. On awakening a few hours ago
/ felt 30 gratified that the first work do
on going to the Office is to write to the
manufacturers of this remedy and offer
them my grateful thanks and say, God
bless you aud the splendid medicine you
make" This remedy is for sale by j. H.
McNeeIy, Colfax, La; Bush Randolph,
Paramount, La.
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SHERIFF. SALE.
Thirteenth District Court, Parish Of
Grant, State Of Louisiana.

Thirteenth District Court, Parish Of
Grant, State Of Louisiana.
Jno. /. Mccain, for use of VIM. Eden
born, VS.. W. P. Haygood- No. =
By virtue of and to satisfy writ of
fl. ia. issued out of the honorable Thir.
teenth Judicial District Court, in the
above numbered and entitled suit, and
to me directed, / have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, at the
principal front door of the court house
in the town of Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, ON
SATURDAY, Nov. 3, 1900,
the following property. herein seized as
the property of the defendant, to-wit:
The north half OF the northwest quar-
ter OF Sec Il, township 8 north, range 5
west, excepting one acre in the extreme
northwest corDer OF said tract, and ex-
cepting 20 acres of that part of the west
end of said tract lying south of the pub
lie road, the east line of said 20 acres to
he parallel with the west line OF said
section.
Terms of sale-Cash with the benefit
OF appraisement.
NJ. e. SWAFFORD.
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
Sept %, 1900.
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A GENTS WANTED-Live active men
"A aud women can earn from s. to $40
a day by canvassing for Frank G. Car
peuter's book. South America: Social,
Industrial and Political" This book is
just out and il having an enormous SALE
Every body wants it. AS it is being sold
by subscription only. we desire represen-
tatives who are hustlers ut once to intro
duce the work in your territory. Most
liberal terms. Write today for territory
and full particulars to SAALFIEI.D Pun
LIsHING Co.. Akron. Ohio. SD
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sHERIFF SALE.


Thirteenth District Court. Parish OF
Grant, State Of Louisiana.
Truitt & Co. vs. Thos j. Hickman, No.
and
John @. Ryan and Mrs Kate r. Thomp-
son, heirs Of M. Ryan, in re M. L.
McNeely vs.. j. A. Hyde. M.
Ryan ct ais. warrantors.
VS.. T. j. Hickman.
By virtue of and to satisfy two several
writs of ii. ia. issued ont of the honora.
BILE Thirteenth Judicial District Court,
in the above entitled and numbered suits.
and to me directed, have seized and
viii offer for sale at public outcry, al the
principal front door of the court house
in the town of Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law. on
SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1900,
the following property, seized as the
property of the defendant. to-wit:
Lots and 6, in township 5 north.
range west, being the land assigned to
Thos. j. Hickman in the partition of Up
per Flagland Plantation, situated on tho
east bank OF Red River, IN Grant parish.
La, bounded above by the lands of John
Randolph and Anna Randolph. in the
rear 5y lands OF G. d. Hickman, below
by lands of w. p. Hickman, and west by
Red river, containing 800 acres, more or
less, less the right of way of the Shreve-
port ard Red River Valley Railway Co.
Terms Of sale--Cash with the benefit
OF appraisement.
Sept. %, 1900. M. e. SWAFFORD,
Sheriff OF Grant Parish, La
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In Memory of Sister Morris.

1.-THE Lord giveth. and He taketh
away" Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord. Sister Morris was
born May 3, 1857, and died Sept. %,
1900. She was a true follower of
Christ, a kind and loving mother,
and al affectiOnate wife.
While here no more we see thy face.
We know thou art gore to a better place.
Fare thee well! The pain 10 blending
With our tones OF earthly love;
Triumph great and JOY intending
Now are thine in the realms above.
Safely rest with Christ forever.
In his mighty. boundless love;
From Him never more to sever
Soon we'll be with thee above.
Then, children, serve your mothers
God, and meet her in the better land.
One that loved her.
HETTIE MILLER.
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ACT NO. 70.
House Bill No. 7s-By Mr.. Il. T. Youngs
JOINT RESOLUTION.

prov,os;r,y nm sr,apdnant n, .rt;c, ana 80 .ha
tnust.tot;nn ~ Tho sst.ta ~ Ior:s;~a No. VI 'i''
y .''e eo -,
cection l.. ne II enacted ny the denerai AS.
seHpiy on tne ctaie o. AouisiHna; two-thirus OF
al tns members erected 70 each House concur:
Iing' lnat article nree hundred ana three OF
the C9nsutution oi the ntate OF Louis'ana DO so
omenueu ~ 70 .eau as toiiows'
"a. hrHcie oos pension not 10 exceed Eld III
tSol DOs.t Anc per month Shall DE allowed TO
eacn Nonieuerste soidier or sailor veteran, who
possesses All OF the following quaiincations;
ISL. ne shaii nave served hon9rabiy from the
gaze OF MS enlistment until the close OF the Late
!ivii w ar. or uhtii ne suischargeu or paroled,
~ some mlitary organisation regularly muster
g. gu II 10 the army OF navy ot the Confederate
otates anu shaii nave remained true 10 the Con-
ieusrat9 STATES unth the surrender.
n. ne snali De ~ in9igent circumstances,
anu Cnaple 10 eafu nveiihopd py ms own iaDor
o, Skill
%. ne snail NOT pe saIaried or otherwise pro-
vi iuu Ior " tne otate OF Louislana' or py any
otner otste or 1overnment'
a case ne enlisted IN any organization muster
ed into saiu service as , ouisisna orKanizaticn.
or 40 case az the 9ate oI ms he resld-
60 IN the STATE OF LouisiaEa, ne slau nave resld-
ca ~ TINS ctate LOT st ieas, nve years prior 70 ms
aPpnca,ion Tor pension. IN case ne resided else
where than IN TINS ctate; AND enlisted ~ an Or
ganizasSion nos mustereq 10 rom louisiana or
IN .ne Nsyy Ok me .outeaerate nia,es. ne shali
cave rescued ~ TINS State Tor at least nfteen
sea i pilot 70 ms aRphcauon i9r sucn pension.
who shall not have married again. IL INDECENT
o,scuinssances vi sucn soluaer ol siIor wnose
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Blood.

We live by our blood, and on
it. We thrive or starve, as
our blood is rich or poor.
There is nothing else to live
on or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, we are being re-
freshed, bone muscle and brain,
in body and mind, with con.
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits,
no cheer, no spring, when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved ; our blood
is poor; there is little nutri-
ment in it.
Back of the blood, is food,
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-man
woman and child.
You have not tried it, send for free sample
its agreeable taste will surprise you.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists
sop-4Is Pearl Street, New york.
SOC. and sI.oo: all druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20

Mr.. c. HI. Smell, who with Mr.. F. E.
Phillips has been located at Colfax,
cross-sectioning the =. & X. r. ".
railroad, left on last Tuesday, to go
to some other locality. Mr.. Jno. M.
Phillips, chief engineer of the road,
and brother to Mr.. +. f. Phillips,
has been here for several days, and
the two have been engaged In some
work about the Colfax depot and
switch grounds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20

Do not get scared if your heart troubles
you. Most likely you suffer from indiges-
ton. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure dlgests what
you eat and gives the worn out stomach
perfect rest. 1t is the only preparation
known that completely digests all classes
of foods; that is why it cures the worst
cases of indigestion and stomach trouble
after everything else has failed. 1t may
be taken in all conditions and cannot help
but do you good. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20
For Congress-Fourth District:
PHANOR BREAZEALE,
of Natchitoches.
For Railroad Third District:
w. L. FOSTER,
of CaddO.
District Court.

Pursuant to adjournment on Thurs
day evening of last week, his honor
Judge w. +. Blackman and District
/ Attorney JAS. Andrews were on hand
on Tuesday of this week to open court,
and finished up the business of the
term in a sitting of three days, max
ing twelve days for the entire term.
The attorneys present were X. j.
Bowman, X. p. Hunter. H. H. White
and w. c. Roberts, of Alexandria,
and j. A. Williams. ]. l.. Fletcher, w.
B. Clarke and j. E. Dunn, of our local
bar
Geo. Milligan. tried by the court for
carrying concealed weapons, convict
ed and sentenced to pay Il fine of $50
and costs, and 30 days in the parish
prison.
Geo. Milligan, tried by the court for
larceny, convicted and sentenced to
five months IN the penitentiary.
In the case of H. L. Hake VS. Lee &
Beal. several motions were filed pro
and con, and case finally continued to
the second week in December.
w. .. Harrison VS.. Abe Lincoln, az
ter several motions pro and con. case
finally continued to second Tuesday
in December.
114, H.. Il. FaraldO vs.. l.. A. and j.
+. Kelly, motion to dissolve iujunc-
ton sustained.
11OJ. II. b. Faraltlo VS.. l.. A. and j.
ton referred the merits, and case con-
fipr.n1 ~ lloco,,1.o.. f1r,,,
j. l.. Lacroix VIZ. F. NJ. Morrisy,
Judgment of lower court sustained,
in favor of plaintiff. Motion for new
trial overruled.
j. W. Ates VS.. s. Hopper & Son,
Judgment Of lower court sustained. in
favor of defendant. Motion for new
trial Overruled.
J.Grossman vs.. w. HI. Capps, judy
ment in favor of plaintiff.
Shipper Bros. VS.. Whitaker &
Whitaker. Judgment fDrplainti,f.
G. h. Wiliett vs.. NJ. ID. andrews ct
al, suit for land upon which the town
of Pollock is situated, case argued
and submitted. taken under advise
nlent by the Judge, to be decided at
December term of court.
In addition to the parties litigant
In the foregoing cases, a large number
of witnesses and Others interested
were present, among whom We're the
following: W.P Guvnes, T. H. West,
Nit Lacroix, f. s. Murrell, L. E. Tor
ry, b. q. Parker, o. A. Tison, j. b.
Wilmut. +. v. Murphy, G. ID. Kemp.
j. b. Maxwell. Wiley Walker, j. Z.
Walker, VIM. Corley, w. B. Richard
son, W. ID. Irwin. and Others.
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Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Office At New Orleans

Land Office 1t New Orleans La.
October z 1900.
Notice nj hereby given that the following nam
ell settler las filed notice of his intention tn
make final proof in support of hi claim. ard
that said proof will be made before Clerk of the
District 'onrs ut eIfax, La. on Nov. ~. 1900
Wig.
LULA FI4AN NAGAN,
widow Of Leroy Il. Flannagan.) II. Y. No. 18.fs2
Tor the v hi Of ne qf. or Of sc or. ne or of sw
or, sec. 4, tp n.r2w.
He names the following with. asses to prove his
continuous residence u"on and cultivation of
said lard. viz. Seldom T. Parish, Seldom b.
arisi,, Robert l.. Parish. of Ada. La, ard VIM.
ID. Irwin. Of Colfux. La.
wAl TER l.. COHEN. Register.
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YOU ASSUME NO RISK when you buy
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. j. H. McNeely, Colfax;
Bush 4 Randolph, Fairn-ount will re-
fund your money If you are not satisfac-
ton after using it. 1t is everywhere adj
mitted to be the most successful remedy
in use for bowel complaints AID the only
one that never failes. 1t is pleasant safe
and reliable.
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Mr.. G. Schadowsky, Of New Orleans

Mr.. G. SchadOwsky, of New Orleans,
representing DIR. Sylvester's celebrat-
ed Veterinary Medicines. was i'm Col
fax on last Tuesday, and while here
sold Mr.. j. H. McNeely a large bill of
his horse and cattle remedies, which
are endorsed by the best farmers and
cattle men of the country.
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Proclamation Of Election.

BY virtue of the authority vested in IN !,
do hereby issue this my proclamation i
of election, ordering an election to b,
held in the town OF Colfax, La, ON tn ],
9th day of November, 1900, for the pur
pose of electing mayor and five alder
men for said town, to serve for a period
of Two years.
Witness my official signature on this
the 18th day of October. 1900
w. L. RICHARDSON,
Mayor-of Coltax, Louisiana.
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Mrs. j. p. Hadnot and her four
younger children, who spent two
weeks visiting relatives in Colfax, on
last Sunday returned home, leaving
Master Johnnie with us for a week
longer. Misses Annie and Maude Had
not, her two eldest daughters, came
up on last Sunday and remained over
until Monday afternoon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20

When you cannot sleep for coughing,
it is hardly nee essary that any one should
tell you that you need few doses of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to allay
the irritation OF the throat. and make
sleep possible 1t is good Try it. For
sale by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush &
Randolph. Fnirmouut.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20

Sheriff SwaffOrd on last Monday
carried VIM. Thomas (white) to the
penitentiary for five years, returning
the next day. yesterday morning
Deputy s. NJ. LaCroix went to Baton
Rouge with George Milligan, colored,
who goes to the pen for five months.
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NO. so.
Town Lots for Sale.

Two valuable building lots, Nos.
% and q, adjoining the High School
grounds. in the town of Colfax, wit.
be sold at a bargain for cash. Apply
at the Chronicle Office or to
HI. EAsTERBROOK.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-10-20

Mr.. Seneca BlOxom, who lives on
Capt, Nash's place. about two miles
south Of Colfax, has breed of hogs
that have six feet. He has several Of
them now ON hand. In some cases
they have five feet. The extra feet
are useless appendage in all cases,
being slnaller than the animals other
feet, but they are fully developed, and
attract the attention Of the mostcas-
ual obser YER
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U. S. CLAIMS. Parties having claims
against the U. s. Government. for cotton
taken during the late Civil War, will fluid
1T TO their interest to communicate with
H. w. SPEAR, care of Cora building. New
Orleans, La. ol3-4t*
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Cactus compound, a true laxtive tonic
is guaranteed to expel your malaria, bill
ionsness, clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
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ANTI-KREoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive 25c cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure, no pay.
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Torturing skin eruptions, burns ands sores
are soothed at once and promptly healed
by applying DeWi.ts Witch Hazel Salye.
the hest known cure for piles Beware Of
worthless cOuntprfeitsJ "A. HYDE.
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Democratic Ticket.

For Vice-President:
ADLAI r. STEVENSON,
of Illinois.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-09-29
coURrED BY MEANS OF SIGNS.
Boston Couple That Never BDsks Ua- til They Stood Before
 the Alta.s

A marriage took place in Boston the
 other evening, the parties to which had never spoken until few minutes
 before they stood before the clergys
 man who pronounced them man and wife. They had been courting for nearly three months at that, and they were both in full possession of the faculty of speech, says Boston paper.
 One day in March last 8 young wom- an employed in one Of the department stores and q young man holding . elerkship in music store engaged rooms on Shawmut avenue and Uniou Park street respectively. and that night, sitting at the windows of their lodgings, saw each other across the expansive courtyard for the first time. For several nights they enjoyed each others presence in a silent manner. Later on the young man acknowledged the ladys presence with bow. Then began the odd and unique courtship. The young man, in order to get bet- ter look at bis inamorata, bought a pair of opera glasses, and, to bis de- light, the lady did the same. Then the young man cut out some letters from white paper and pinned them on a piece of board that he had covered with black muslin, to spell out: Hell me your name"
 The lady answered the next night in the same way. Through this medium. slow and unsatisfactory as it was, the courtship went on, the young lady. however, being deaf to all his entrea- ties for meeting. They soon gave up their original mode of correspondence, however, and began to pay tribute to the postal service. An engagsmentfo fots lowed in due course of time and last week there waa a wedding distin- guished by mo cards, no reception, 10 bridal tour."
The St. Johns herald., 1900-09-29
INDIANS ON MERRY-GO-RoUNp.
Vtstting Bucks and sQuavs Have an EnJoyabls Time fin a Chicago
 2lsaAuRe Resort.

Half a score of Indians, yelpin1 in delight and capering like schoolboys, attracted the attention of a large crowd of sightseers at Chicago park one night recently as they raced to- ward merry-go-round On which they were to have a ride. The great swing was standing vacant awaiting its noisy passengers as the crowd gathered around it. The bucks mounted the horses, while the squaws scrambled into the box seats with. as broad a grin upon their faces as their stoicisn would permit. When the whistle toot- ed din equal to that the bucks had made in giving their war dance began.
 Around the ring they rode, leaning forward on the necks of the wooden horses or swinging at the side so that they narrowly escaped number of hard knocks several times as they swept past the outer supports. Each warrior tried to outdo the other in feats of horsemanship. While one roda beneath his horses neck with his le9s wrapped around the Ewaying figure, another climbed to the back of his mount and rode standing. Another stood over two horses, rocking up and down with the motion of the swing, but maintaining position straightas an arrow all the time. One brief jour ney was not enough. Each redskin clamored for more and left the swing only under promise that the treat should be repeated the following night
The St. Johns herald., 1900-09-29
MAN IN TERTIARY AGE.
Colorado ExplorsT in New Mexico.

Capt. Cecil A. Deane, of the Denver
 State Historical society, lately spent two weeks near Gallup, N. M., looking
 for sandstone house partially GOV cred by bed of lava. This, says a
 Denver exchange, he failed to find, but he discovered other evidence of the presence of man in that locality dur. ing the tertiary period. Near the given site of the elusive stone house they came upen the site of an old lake GOV cred with lava. Fifty feet above the original level of the vanished lake cliff house was found. From this long untenanted abode the explorers took two bushels of calcined corn, which however. had not come into contact with any burning substance It was of an altogether different variety from the corn that is and has been used by the Indians. Over the corn was layer of clipped stone reddened by intense heat from the lava bed of solidifed de- bris which lay above the burnt rock.
 In the house in which the corn was stored there were no weapons or uten- sils made of lava. On the other hand. such weapons and utensils were plenti- fui in the cliff dwelling at lower level. These facts have convinced Capt. Deane that the region was inhaAted before and after the lava flow, which is ot the later tertiary period.