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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
A CHEROKEE ALPHABET.
The Unique Invention of Fall
8lOOded Indian.

(FrOu the Indianapolis Ntws)
The new hieroglyphic alphabet is a nov
city 1t is the invention Of a full bloOded
Cherokee Indian. by name Sequoayah. He
has for a long time sought some method OF
writing the Cherokee language, hitherto
only spoken. He found that the English
letters would not express the sounds of
that tongue nor would his fellow CherO-
KEGS take up the white mans letters. To
overcome this difficulty he decided to in
vent a new alphabet. easy to learn. and
al the same time expressive OF the sounds
Of the Cherokee language. The Indian eye
will not easily come down to mere lines,
so he used pictures of things to indicate
the letters or sounds of letters He sue
ceeded at last in forming an alphabet of
sixty-eight signs by which he could ex-
press all of the sounds in his native
tongue
At the same time the letters are so
large and distinct from each other as not
to be easily confused. He first tried his
new alphabet on his wife, and found that
she could easily remember the sounds and
learn to read Then he called in half a
dozen Of the Cherokee warriors and tried
his letters on them Here again he sue
ceeded He wrote a few sentences in
Cherokee and they read them after a little
training. He translated some English
sentences into Cherokee writing them in
his alphabet and this, too went we'll.
Upon experiment he found that he could
teach the boys and girls Of his tribe, when
eight or nine years Old, to read words and
sentences. within three months to write It,
BY the use OF this unique alphabet he
hopes to introduce culture among the peO-
pie so that within a short time there will
not be a single man or woman that cannot
read and write The English books. such
as the Bible. will be translated into CherO-
kee and written in his script, thus sim
plifying the work of civilization so long
attempted in vain
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

over go names. while those who have been
called TO other fields OF labor, thus necCs-
stating severing their connection. number
several hundreds more. Many Of these
keep in touch and maintain their interest
n the Class. considering that "once a
member Of the Vaughn Glass, always a
member"
Dr. p. I. Whitman formerly President o,
Columbian University. who recently re-
signed 10 accept a call from q large and In
fuential church in the Quaker CITY de-
lights 10 be numbered with the Vaughn
Class bows" and when his home was On
Washington often sat 10 the Glass or acted
as substitute teacher.
George d. Miller. ar one time secretary
Of the Class now prominent ia the political
and business life Of Illinois. still has a
warm spot for his former classmates.
While here a few months ago 20 extend an
imitation to President Mckinley TO at
tend banquet 10 be given By the Cook
County Republican Club. Mr. Miller Wis
tied the Glass and expressed his hearty ap-
probation OF the lasting benefit he had
derived from his connection with It in past
years
Membership of the Class.
Those who are attracted By the earnest
ness and teaching Of the energetic man
whose name the Glass bears come from all
walks Of life. the university faculties. the
balls OF Congress. the marts OF trade. and
the professions generally being represented
among those VINO constitute his audience
Ga Sunday or endeayor to aid along lines
Of work not apparent TO the casual OBJ
server. but none the less essential 10 the
successful operation Of such q large or
fanization
a question that for a long time remained
unanswered because OF the peculiar condi-
lions and varied personnel Of the Glass was
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

work to slip il of. As a result as soon as
a Washington negro displayed any insub-
ordination or knowledge that all men are
created free" he was sold South. This
gave the slave dealers a market under the
shadow of the Capitol From early days
slave pens, as they were called North.
or negro jails, as they were designated in
the border States, had existed in Wash
ington.
slaves Seeking Freedom.
The most notable OF the attempts TO
carry of slaves in large numbers was that
OF Drayton and Sayers made in April, 1siS.
They embarked secretly seventy-two
slaves on a sailing vessel in the Potomac
and set sail for Canada but were soon
overhauled by armed men in a steam tug
and brought back. Drayton and Sayers
lay a long time in jail in Alexandria una
BILE to pay their fines, but they were re-
leased by President Fillmore in 1852. Once
afterward a steamer called the Salem was
chartered for an excursion down The river.
and many slaves secreted themselves on
board en- route for some island other than
Sulu; but they too. were stopped. Slaves
sometimes escaped concealed on coal yes
sells which came TO Georgetown or Alex
andria. but the State of Virginia soon ap-
pointed an inspector, who boarded all out
going GOLFERS. off Alexandria, and this av-
enue to freedom was closed.
Slavery always sees its end when it be-
holds a free press. The National Era,
which favored the abolition Of slavery es-
tablished its office, in 1913. on Seventh
Street opposite the Patent Office. mob
soon disestsblished it. Il was soon re-
stored and occupied an Office north Of the
National Intelligencer" on Seventh
Street. and outlved mob law in Washing
ton The National Republican" which
had an office on d Street between Second
and Third Streets northwest, was attacked
some years afterward in pursuance OF a
plot gotten UP in the reporters gallery oil
the United States Senate, but it was a
weak buster and came to naught.
At last slavery was abolished in the
District of Columbia. each slave owner be-
ing paid the value of his property. which
at that time had deprecated to small fig
ures; and from that day white and colored
citizens of Washington have stood togeth-
er equal before the law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

those of its members who are sick by
sending flowers and delicacies, funds for
which are provided by the monthly dues
of 10 cents. which can be used for no other
purpose, the club takes charge OF the So
cial functions of the Class the most i'm
portant Of which are the annual banquet
and the annual concert both notable
events in the social annals of Washington
The proceeds from the yearly concert OF
the Glass, which is accorded a leading place
among the standard attractions OF the mu-
steal season. are converted into the gen.
eral fund, and are used to defray current
expenses.
Candidates for admission to the Club.
membership in the Glass being the only
requisite TO eligibility, are required to take
a secret degree, the working of which is
said to be very impressive. At the eonclu-
sion Of the initiation each new member is
presented with a small copy Of the New
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
The Membership.

The roster of the Glass at the present
time is as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Few cities besides the National Capt.
fsl can lay claim to as large a Sunday
school class for young men as that 10 be
found at Calvary Baptist Sunday School
and officially designated as Glass H.
Il is as the Vaughn Glass" however,
that this organization has established an
enviable reputation not only in this city
but throughout the country. and few Wis
itors to Calvary on Sunday mornings are
content to leave without at least getting
a glimpse OF what stands as living monu-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
THE noted VAUGHN CLASS
Origin. Growth. and Work OF the
Organization.

From m Initial Membership of Five
in 1859 10 Has Grown TO over Two
Hundred mt the Present Time-The
Organizer and Teaeher-omcerS
and Objects Of the ~. {. c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Testament containing an autograph pic
ture OF the teacher.
The first president Of the club was w.
S Holmes, who died during his incumben-
ey. The other presiding officers have been
Arthur Copeland, c. H. Dawson, G. G.
Seibold, and Grant S. Barnhart The Off
GERS of the club at the present time are
Grant S. Barnhart president; George G.
Seibold, first vice president; W. W. Greene,
second vice president; DR.. Eugene c.
Rice, secretary; Henry F. Farmer, assist
ant secretary; George f. Hebbard, treas
urer; Harry Park. historian; W. W. White,
financial secretary; Edwin Warren, chap
lain; J. A. Seats, guard F. Fl. Caldwell,
guide: W. C. Dashiell, erayOnist, and
Louis II. Roy, usher.
The club button, a neat design in blue
and orange. the colors OF the organization,
contains the official number. I'll" with
". c. c." above it, the latter having the
double significance Of Vaughn Glass
Club and Virtue Charity, Courage.
The motto of the class is The Other Fell
low"
The Membership.
The roster Of the Glass at the present
Ill
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
SPRING MILLINERY EFFECTS

All authorities on millinery fashions
agree that turbans will be very strong
In the early season. All black turbans
will be the leading effect, but full as.
sentiments of colored novelties are
also being shown.
There are many new and attractive
styles in misses school hats, also nov
city effects, especially for young Ia
dies from 16 to Is years. These latter
are largely in poke styles. and are an
entirely new feature.
Walking shapes with broad brima
and high crowns also claim attention.
Many new shapes are being shown.
The Tam O'Shanter crown with walk
ing hat brim is again being shown,
but these effects had such q run last
year that it is hardly to be expected
that they can again be a leading fea-
ture. Shapes with the dropping shep-
herdess brim are promised good
share of favor.
Many of the millinery models pre-
pared for spring are quite remarkable
both in shape and style of trimming.
A style feature to be observed is the
fact that brims are irregular in thei,
outline, rarely being the same widtk
at the sides, and often very narrow
at the back in bonnet styles. A new
shape is the "Boer." The broad brim
is much raised on one side, while at
the other it is fa:.
Several styles Of trimming prevail.
Toques will remain popular. They
Will be worn very large, and on the
turban style. Tulle, with large
chenille dots, is a favorite material.
In fact, tulles of all kinds will be in
great use. Many novelties in straw
braids are seen, notably those of
horsehair and straw. Mousseline de
sole in black will be much employed
for making toques, relieved by inser-
tons or incrustations of black or
''vicelle" lace.-Chicago Dry Goods Re-
porter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
SETTING WAGON TIRES.


Some farmers can set their own tires
on wagon wheels, which is great con-
venience when they are far from a
blacksmith; but they cannot ALWAYS
succeed in setting them SO they viii
remain tight for any length of time.
Have the wheels perfectly dry, as the
oil which is - be applied will not soak
into wet wood. Procure an oil heater
sucn as is used for this purpose, a long
narrow iron vessel in which linseed oil
is placed and heated. Bring it to the
boiling point, keeping it there, for if If
gets much hotter it will burn the felloe
so it will not be durable. Put a stick
through the wheel SO that it can be
kept turning in the hot oil for an hour:
by that time it will be well saturated
and the tire can be put in place and
will remain tight for years unless the
wheel itself wears out. The pores of
the wood being filed with oil makes the
wood impervious to water, and IL is
then much more durable. 1t cannot
shrink in dry season or swell IN .
wet one.-Farm and Home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

E. II. Sothern was q member of hi,
fathers company.
Modjeska was drawing big business
with her version of East Lynne"
John Drew was one of the charter
members of the original Daily COM
pany.
May Irwin and her sister Flo, were
doing songs and dances at Tony Pas
tors on Broadway.
Stuart Robson and William H. Crane
were doing ''Our Bachelors" and 1.-THE
Two Dromios."
When Augustin DAILY brought out
"L'Assamoir" Ada Rehan appeared in
it as Big Clemence.
Julia Marlowe was with a juvenile
Pinafore company, and so was Corinne.
the comic opera singer.
"Our Daughters" had just come out
and De Wolf Hopper was playing in
the piece with the Criterion Comedy
company.
Richard Mansfield was an obscure ac-
tor, playing part in LES Manteaux
Noire" at the Standard theater, New
York.
Lillian Russell was singing ballads
at Tony Pastors. She had just come
from Jacksonville, ILL.,, where she spent
much of her youth.
Nat Goodwin did limitations of we'll
known actors at that time, and is well
remembered by patrons Of the old
Casino in South Broadway.
Joseph Jefferson was playing rip
Van Winkie" from the beginning Of
the year to the end, instead of only
for season Of ten or twelve weeks.-|
st. Louis Republic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
FRESH BUTTER BEST.


The best butter is not a product the
quality of which is to be satisfactorily
preserved by packing or storage. The
delicate favors which are character
istic OF the choicest gilt-edged butter
never come out of the packing tub.
The best dairymen claim that the
finer the quality of the butter, the less
liable it is to keep well, as the very
conditions which fit it for long keep.
ing rob it of the quality necessary to
class it as gilt edged.
Fairly good results are secured bv
packing properly butter of good quail
ity when first made. Butter of the
best quality should be consumed within
two weeks of it's manufacture. even
better, within one week.
While coloring butter NAV add ma
terially to the appearance, it can add
nothing to the quality, neither will il
disguise defects nor take out upde-
sirable additions never put in by the
cow. But the market demands a good
golden color to the best of butter. and
though 1t may add nothing to the dual.
ity, it does add to the appearance as de.
sired by the consumer, and the nearer
we can most fully meet the demands
OF the market, the better the price il is
possible to realize.
The coloring adds but little to the
cost, and during the winter, at least, II
VIII be found necessary to use it con.
siderably.-Up-to-Date Farming.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

nASA rOh FEEDING CORN FODDER.
will retain the stalks, allowing the cat
tie to strip off the leaves, corn and ten
der, eatabie portions. The uneaten
portion can be cleaned out before fill
ing anew, and the useless stalks piled
up for hauling away or mixed with the
accumulating manure heap, where the
refuse of barn and stable is piled before
being hauled to the fields.
The rack is to be built against the
fence, so that the filing can be done
from the outside, the outside of the
manager at being only high enough
to retain the fodder. The frame of the
rack should be made of 2x4s. The rack
3 should be made of four-inch fencing
lumber, the Stats about four inches
apart. The outside rack, c, should be
set out far enough so the cattle can
easily reach down inside to pick up the
chaff. To guard against any waste
here, it is well to have the bottom. e.
foored, and the floor surrounded by
a six-inch board. The rack can be
made any length, according to the
amount OF stock to be fed.-Americap
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

In order to have apples from early
summer until late spring a large va
riety of trees should be planted. A few
trees OF every variety suited to the
section of tt, country should be set,
provided, of course, the orchard is to
be at all extensive. And this does not
apply TO apples only, but to all kinds
of fruit which farmers should have
fresh during the entire year in their sea-
son. This arrangement is for the con-
veniehce and special advantage of the
family. and does not hinder the plant
ing OF the commercial varieties q the
QredominatinG fruits.-Farmers Voice.
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Politics are absorbing; 80 the rushine
young woman who had been talking to q
congressman at last decided.
zee those distant starsY she said. in A
souiiui tone. Did you ever pause to think
that they may be worlds?" :
fe,es, l believe have thought of il. %
was the somewhat dubious reply.
And that they may be inhabited nv I'm.
man beings that hope and struggle a. we do |"
continued the young woman, earnestly.
Oh, did you ever give deep thought to those
people 50 far away, unknown to us?"
NO., was the unhesitating answer, 1--WE
never thought of them at ali"
why not?" demanded his ouestion.r
with sudden briAkness of nanner.'
well" said the man, ref1ectiyelv. 'I
suppose one reason may be that they don't
vote In my district. Youths COMPANION.
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FEEDING CORN FODDER.
he Easy to FIJI and Will Re-
tain the Stalks.

Feeding unshredded corn fodder ia
lard work. on account of the difficulty
OF handling. There is also a greater
part of the stalks that the cattle will
not eat. This accommodating under the
cattle's feet or about the feed lot soon
becomes nuisance. Accompanying
this description send the sketch of a
rack that will be easy to fill and which
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
WESTERN CANADA.
One of the Choice Spots on the Con-
tinent Open for Settlement.

The following extracts from an in.
teresting letter to the Mason CITY
(Iowa) Republican, written by Mrs. s.
A. Brigham, late of that place, but
now of Ross Creek, Alberta, Canada.
SO nearly describes most of the dis
tricts of Western Canada that we take
pleasure in presenting same to the at
tention of our readers:
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Give the Children . Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetizine,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
e free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not a stimulant but a health
builder, and children, as well as adults. can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about az
much a. coffee. IL and 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Leaves Grand Central Station, New York
~ the New York Central, every NIGHT n
the year at 9:l5, and the fourth night there.
sitter this mail is at San Francisco, ready
Tor delivery or transfer to the steamers for
fHNs;w E, Australia, Philippines, Japan and
See the new Round the World" folder
A copy will be sent.free. post-psid m =.
ceipt OF three cents in stamps, by Georre III.
Danaels, General Passenger Agent. Grani
Central Station, New York.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
Florida. West indies and centrnl Am.r,,

H1or'us' "ess Inunes ana central America.
The facilities of the Louisville Z Nash.
vile Railroad for handling tourists and
travellers destined for all points in Florida,
Cuba, Porto Rico, Central America, or for
Nassau, are unsurpassed. Double daily
natl, Louisville, Chicago and st. Louis
through Jacksonville to interior Florida
points, and to Miami, Tampa and New
Orleans, the ports of embarkation for the
countries mentioned. For folders, etc, write
Geo. b. Horner, D. P. A., St. Lovis. Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

How long should an honest man be DUN,
'shed for a mistake! If dishonest mar
commits robbery or a murder, he is pun
lsaea Tor q gwen term of years, but if he il
duty, and makes a mistake. he il nnn;she ed
as long as he ives.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Miles Man, according to Darwin de
scended from the monkey" Giler:And
the monkey, l suppose, descended frbm .
tree. IN. 0. Times-Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

The craze for Russian literature,
which was at its height few years
ago. did not seem to bring Pushlin. the
greatest name in letters in the ears
empire, to the front. Now the works
OF Pushkin are attracting more aften-
ton in the English-speaking world.
This fact seems to be due to the Push
kin centennial, which was celebrated
last year with great pomp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
Undoubtedly.

Miles.Man, according to Darwin, de-
scended from monkey.
GilesIAnd the monkey / suppose, de-
scended from q tree.-Chicago Evening
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

When the wind blows lot of loose hair
around a girls face, it is never as becomine
as the description sounded in the novels She
has read.-Atchison Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

London is IL miles broad one way
and IL the other, and every gear sees
about twenty mills Of new streets
..'s;ed to It
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

The horses which the Beers ride ara
very much like the Welsh or Scotch
ponies, being very sure-footed, and
with power Of leaping from rack %
xcck that is phenomenal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Was that your dog that was bowling I'll
n;shtr guess it was" why in thunder
aon You feed him! Heavens, man, it,
indigestion that makes him howll"LCleve
land Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Her Peculiar Way-sAnd YOU feel sure
that my daughter looks with favor upon
sstlrn s J, inquired the aged parent.
&c. wen, replied the youth with frankness,
Il don't want to be too sure about h III
course, you are aware that your dauehter
squnts. "-Cleveiand Plain Dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

To Cure q Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails tocure. CSC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Things are prone to look rosy when VIC
run INTO debt, but not long afterward every.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Not in Her Set.-Miss Readem-sDo vos
Sdmire the Bride of Lammermoory Mis
Gabby-"I don't know the Lammermoon. +
Baltimore American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

The fellow whom you think wears his
nalr too long IL quite as sure you wear yours
too short.-Elliott's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
$50 Per Week

We pay $50 per week and expenses for ma,
Nth rig to introduce our Poultry Mixture
Send stamp for terms. Excelsior Mig. Co,
Parsons, Kans.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
Due to Anxiety.

Guest-Ouch! You've spilled some SOUP
down my neck
Waiter-!s orful sorry, sab; but you see.
sab, rs SO in doubt if you is gwine to rub
me tip er not, it makes me nervous-What
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Almost everyone, in his ambitions, over
works the word ''f."-Atchison Globe
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17
Sport i'm Mafae.

make much of bag up in the
Maine woods?"
"Fairly good. Brought down two
guides and cow."-cle~eland Plain
dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No
Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams, An
tioch, H., April II, 1894.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

The question Of the hour: What time
is it!"-Elliott's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Every fast walker is not a hustIerl
(Ia.) Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-17

Every man thinks that only those whom
ne owes want to settle.-Washington Qa.)