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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-08-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.
To ALI tbs Island Residents Inter.
ested in Literary Work.

| The Literary Circle of the Kiohana Art
League invites both from its members
, and from the general public, competitive
! contributions for the year 1901 in the fol-
lowing lines of literary work
| First. Original stories.
| Second. Original verse
| Third. Original critical essays on the
work or phase of the work, of a select
ed author or historical character
Fourth. Original critical or compare
tive studies or group of authors, literary
work or schools of thought.
Fifth. Original essays, dealing with
social, economic, educational or socio-
logical problems connected with our ISL
, and or National life.
Sixth. Original dramas or original
dramatization of Published stories or
poems.
All contributions are to be mailed to
Mrs Selma Kinney, not later than No
vember 18th from the other Islands and
November Both in Honolulu
All manuscripts should be signed by q;
nom de plume, and each should be &C
companied by sealed envelope, bearing
the same nom de plome on the outside
anu containing tlle real name OF the au-
thor with address.
If II is desired that the manuscript
should be returned, postage should be en-
closed
competent committee will be ap-
pointed by the Literary Circle of the
League to study and compare the various
contributions, and first second and third
mention of best contributions in each
class wilS be made by the committee in
the public press as the submitted work
justffies.
1t is the further intention Of the Liter
airy Circle to make selections from the
best contributions for presentation at
their "At Homes" to be given at the
League rooms during the coming win
ter, tae selections to be presented either
by the author, personally, or by some one
chosen for the particular selection 70 be
rendered!
Bespeaking a wider interest through
out the. Islands in these various lines Of
literary work, We are On behalf of the
Literary Circle of the Kilohsg1a Art
League,
SELMA KINNEY,
MARY DIEDINGHAM FREAR
ELIZABETH VAN CLEVE HAEI..
Committee
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-08-07
REV. JOHN P. ERDMAN ON
THE BEAUTIES OF HONOLULU

the Islands is controlled, and through
the Hawaiian Board of Missions So. 900
to $4,000 has been expended in the work.
AT the western end of the city is the
Palama Chapel, of which Mr.. Erdman is
superintendent. This is for natives and
half whites. Religious services are held
on Sunday and on one evening during
the week, while the other evenings are
devoted to games, to choral work and to
the drill of the boys brigades.
Mr.. Erdman is more than enthusia site
about his work, and eagerly speaks of
his return TO it after his two months
vacation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-08-07
DANDRUFF WON'T WASH ottr
The Germ that Causes 1t Has to be De.
stroyed to Cure Dandrufr

Many woman spends an hour twice
a week securing her scalp. thinking
.scrubbing off the scurf will cure ,ht
dandruff. Two hours a week at the
age OF 4o years, she has spent 26O days
OF II hours each or two-thirds of a
year OF her life, in that vain hope;
VAIN, because you can't cure dandrufl
without killing the dandruff germ, and
the only hair preparation on earth hat
VIII do that is Newbro's "Herpicide"-
also delightful hair dressing, and
thoroughly antiseptic against all con-
tagfon from use of others hair brushes
1t Is also delightful hair dressing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-08-07

Noted for delieacy % flavor, and soe,
and mellow. Spruance;. Stanley & Co.
whiskies.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-08-07

The Literary Circle of the Kflohana Art
League invites both from its members
and from the general public, competitive
contributions for the year 1901 in the fol-
lowing lines of literary work:
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
OBITUARY.

:
BOSTICK--At the home of her pa
rents on Cane river, ,Natchitoches par
ish, La, at 1890 p. m, Feb. 3, 1901 !.
Nettie Elma Bostick, infant daughter
Of +. NJ. and NJ. A. BOstick, departed
this HE aged Ave months.
Little Nettie, the youngest of nine
children, has escaped the troubles and
hardships ID. this world and gone to
Our Father In Heaven, leaving her
bercaved parents and four brothers
and sisters In their lonely home on
earth. Farewell, sweet little Nettie;
we will all come soon You will draw
us onward and upward, and thus do
yourwork for the Master after death.
Papa and Mama will miss you. but
they are sure It fs wen with thee.
A FRIEND.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
SHERIFF. SALE.
A FRIEND.

SHERIFF SALE.
Thirteenth Judicial District Conrt, Par
ish of Rapides, La. No 515S.
Richard O'Shee vs. ;. E. Ellington.
BY virtue OF and to satisfy a writ of
fieri facias issued out OF the above court
and to me directed. will expose to sale
at public auction to the highest bidder,
between the hours prescribed by law on
SATURDAY. Feb. 8, 1901,
at the saw mill of Rowley Lumber Co.,
Limited, in Grant parish. La, the follow
ing property seized as the propert, of de-
fendant, to-wit:
The undivided interest OF j. E. Billing
ton in the assets and funds of Rowley
Lumber Co., Limited, said interest being
represented by his shares of steck 10 said
corporation, say ten shares, the amount
OF each share being fixed by the charter
of said corporation at one hundred dol
lars. to pay and satisfy said writ and
costs.
Terms of sale Cash, with benefit of
appraisnent. NJ E. SWAFFORD,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Jan. 18. 1901.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
A Deplorable Accident.

Mr.. j. N. Fletcher, who was attend
ing court this week, reports another
deplorable accident In his neighbor-
hoood. On Sunday evening, Feb. Sd,
about sundown. while Mr.. Rem Hicks
and his wife were nsing q cross-cut
saw to get firewoOd, they cut a tree
In two that was lodged, which rolled
down the side of a hill on Mr. Hicks,
instantly crushing the life out of him
in the presence Of his distressed and
frantic wife. She could do nothing
to extricate the body, and had to go
off and call for help.
The accident occurred In ward seven
one mile from MIR. Fletcher's place.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

A complete line Of merchandise is
being opened up In the river front of
the brick store In Colfax by Mr.. A. ".
Lewis. He has already got on a por-
tion of his groceries, hats, and other
goods. and in q few days will receive
Il supply of dry goods, notions, boots
and shoes, etc. Everything fresh and
new, and all to be sold at the very
lowest prices possible with fair deal
ing and a modest profit. See his ad-
yertisem9nt.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
Thirteenth District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
e. j. Hart & Co.. Limited, VS.. NJ. A.
Dunn--No.--
BY virtue of and to satisfy writ Ut Fl.
IA. issued out OF the honorable 18th Ju-
dicial District Court. in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, aud To- me direct
ed. have seizt,l and will offer for sale
at public auction. at the principal front
door OF the court house il, the town OF
Collar. la. between the hours prescrib-
ed by law. on
SATURDAY. Feb. 8. 1901
the following property, herein seized as
the property o. the defendant. to-wit:
Lois y. 6. I, 10, II. II ard l3 in sec g,
township north, range 3 west, contain
irg in all 225 ecrrs. more or less. togtth-
er with all improvements thereon.
Terms of sals-Twelye months credit,
purchaser to give bond and security and
pay amount Of costs in cash.
M. f. SWAFFORD,
Sheriff of Grant Parish. La.
Jan. IS. 1901.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
Notice Of Final Proof.

Land Office at New Orleans La, I
January "a. iv01.
Notice rs hereby given that the following nam
cd settler has filed notice of HIS intention TO
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Clerk Of the
District t'ourt at Cclfax. La. on March 4,
Oscar Dubois.
H. e. 16.604 for the hf of Or of sec 30, tp n,
r3w.
He names the following witn-ssss to prove his
continuous residence uoon and cultivation of
said land. viz: Onora Dubois Vim. G. Baillio.
Randolph Chellette. VIM. Hharbino all of Villas
p. o.. La. WALTER Il. COHEN,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Random" the famous black Perch
erOn stallion. has been sold by Mr..
]. H. McNeely, who now has in his
place the fine French roadster, BEL
FORE" IN charge Of an attendant ut
his stables In Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
CONSTABLE SALE.

First Justice Court; Parish Of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
Leon N. Carter Drug Go. vs. N. A.
Dnnn. No. 559
BY virtue OF writ of seizure and sale
issued out Of the honorable First Justice
Court, Parish Of Grant. La, in the above
numbered and entitled suit. and to me
directed, have seized and will offer for
sale at public auction. ut the principal
front door of the court house in the town
Of Coifax. La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law. on
SATURDAY Feb. 10, 1901.
the following property. seized as the
property Of the defendant. to-wit:
Lots s and 8. Sec %, township 9 enbrth,
range 3 west, containing so acres Of land,
more or less.
Terms Of sale Twelve months credit
for what it will bring, purchaser to give
bond and security for purchase price, and
pay amount of all costs i'd cash.
J. v. CARNAHAN,
Jan. %, 1901. Constable
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

In the matter Of w. L. Shackelford. decd.
Mrs. Eunice r. Shackelfprd, Admins
tratrix, having fled ber final account in
the matter OF the succession OF w. L.
Shackelford. deceased. notice is hereby
given to all persons to show cause within
ten days why the same should not be
homologated according to law.
Witness Hon. w. F. Biackman, Judge
of the 18th Judicial District Court, this
18th day Of January, 1901.
J.J. OQUINN,
Clerk OF District Court.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
Fair Warming to All.

C6ffax. La, Feb. 3, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that from
and after this date all violations of
the ordinances Of the town of Colfax
coming to my knowledge will subject
the Offenders to arrest For whOop-
Ing or other noisy nuisance within
the corporate limits, shooting guns,
pistols or negro shooters, riding
horses or bicycles ON the sidewalks.
hitching horses or teams ON sanse,.
and other known offenses, win pro-
ceed to arrest and enforce thelaw.
C. A. WELLS,
Marshal Town of Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

NOTICE.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of La. No. 206.
Succession of Mary X. Smith, deceased.
Whereas Joseph A. Grace, executor of
the succession of Mary X. Smith, deceas-
ed, has this day filed in the above num-
bered and entitled record final account
of his administration. praying that the
same be approved and homuiogated and
that he be discharged, notice is hereby
given to all whom it doth or may cou-
cern that unless opposition is fled there
to within the delay prescribed by law,
the said final account will he approved
and homo!ogated and made the Judgment
of the court, and the said executor will
be discharged from further trust and H.
ability. By order of the court.
Given under my hand and official seal
ct Colfax. Grant parish. La, on this the
7th day OF Feb, A. ID. 1901.
SEAL JAS. j. O'QUINN,
Clerk Dist. Court, Grant Parish. La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

What would you do if taken with collie
or cholera morbus, when your physician
is away from home and the drug stores
are cloeedf After one such emergency
you will always keep Chamberlain g ColIc
Cholera and Diarhoea Remedy in your
home; but why wait until the horse is
stolen before you lock the stable! For
sale by j. H. McNeely. Colfax, Bush 4
Randolph, Fairmopnt.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Recent experiments show that all class
es Of foods may be completely digestcd
by preparation called Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. which absolutely digests what you
eat As 1t 10 the only combination of all
the natnrh digestants ever devised the
demand for it has become enormous. It
has never failed to cure the worst cases
Of indigestion and it always gives relief.
j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
Dissolution Notice.

COirax, La, Jan. 10, I0OI.
The Co partnership heretofore existing
between A. w. and ]. p. Lewis, and
known as the commercial firm of Lewis
Bros.s has been dissolved this day by mu-
tual consent. The business will hereafter
be conducted, at the same stand, in the
name Of j. p. Lewis, he having bonRht
the half-intsrest of A. w. Lewis and as
suming all responsibility OF said firm.
A. w. LEWIS,
J. P. LEWIS.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

We acknowledge the receipt Of an
Invitation to attend the wedding OF
Mr.. Charles v. Dyson and Miss Olive
A. Johnston. which happy event
transpired at the residence of Mrs.
Mary Johnston, in Pineville, La,
Wednesday evening. Feb. s, 1901. The
young couple have our best wishes
for health and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Aunt Hanna Bird. an old colored
woman living at Firenzi quarters.
about a mile from Colfax. was burn
ed to death on last Monday evening.
She was about so years old, and had
gone to a neighbor's house for a
chunk OF fire. The wind was blowing
very strong at the time, and before
she could get to her house her cloth
ing and hair caught on fire, and death
must have resulted in u few minutes,
as she was found to be dead in a very
short time afterwar(l by parties who
were attracted by her cries.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Like bad dollars, all counterfeits OF De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve are worthless
The original quickly cures piles, sores
and all skin diseases. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

WANrED--To let on shares or to
rent. $50 acres Of first-class river land
For further particulars call on or adj
dress ID. w. or DR.. j. F. Kelly. Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mothers trusted friend. Simmons Squaw
Vine Wine or Tablets, prepare the sys-
tenn for confinement. shorten labor, and
make child birth easy.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mr.. j.. H. McNeely has had a force
of men at work this week tearing
the old shingles from the roof of his
big brick store, and replacing them
with O corrugated iron roof.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

The newspaper best suited to your wants
is The New Orleans Picayune 1t has Al
the war, politieai and general news Of
each day. and is Market Reports arc
strictly impartial and trustworthy. Daily
Edition, $3 for 5 months. Twice-a-W Week
Edison (issued Mondays and Thursdays),
81 ayear Give The Pissynns trial
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

The boys were allowed little free
dom in Colfax during the Christmas
holidays, but they are disposed to
trespass on the town ordinances be-
yond endurance, and Marshal C. A.
Wells has decided to call a halt. See
HIS warning advertisement.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mr.. Clarence Ellerbe, the hustling
manager for the s. & II. II. v. rail-
road. was in Colfax last Sunday, and
in company with Mr.. g. H. Mcknight
took a ride through the woods near
town. The ride was for their health,
Of course.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Having bought the interest of my
brother, A. w. Lewis. in the firm OF
LOWS Bros, / wish to thank the public
for their liberal patronage OF said firm,
and hope to have a continuance of same.
Yours truly, J. P. LEWIS.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

J. H. McNeely, Colfax. and Bush &
Randolph. Fairmcunt. guarantee every
bottle OF Chamberlain's cough remedy
and viii refund the money to any one
who 10 not satisfied after using two-thiris
OF the contents. This is the best remedy
In the world for Ia grippe, coughs, colds,
croup and whooping cough, and is pleas.
aut and safe 10 take. Il prevents any ten
1ency oi a rold to re~nlf in pneumonia.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09
Notice to Trespassers.

Noticeis hereby given by the under
signed owner that all parties caught
trespassing or damaging timber on
section IL, township 6 north, range
west, will I've prosecuted.
Peb. l, 1901. j. III. MCNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Reports show an increased death rate
from throat and lung troubles, due to the
prevalence Of Group, pneumonia and La
grippe. We advise the use OF One Min
nts Cough Cure in all OF these difficulties
The only harmless remedy for immediate
rosults. Children like It. j. A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Notice is hereby given to the tax
their municipal taxes for 1900 are now
due, and became delinquent on the 1st
day of January, 1901. II not paid by
Jan. 81. 1901, l will proceed to enforce
collection and penalties according to
law. C. A. WELLS,
Jan. IL. 1901. Marshal of C0lfax.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

To sweeten the breath. brighten the eye
clear the complexion, and insure the nat
ural bloom of health. use DR.. NJ, A. Sim
mons liver medicine.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

We are sorry to learn Of the death
of the infant daughter Of Mr.. +. NJ.
Bostick, of Cane river, on the lst in
stant. We publish an obituary by n
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

The life preserver which has carried
many ladies safely over the dangerous
sen 'chapge of life" is Simmons Squaw
Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Millions of people are familiar with De-
Wits little Early Risers and those who
use them find them to be famous little
liver pills. Never gripe. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Judge X. j. Bowman on yesterday
bought five lots from Capt. G. H. Teal,
in the Acmeville addition to Colfax,
at the price of 800 each.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mr.. C. H. Washburn, police juror
for ward two, has sold out his inter-
ests In the town of Pollock ard re-
moved TO RustOn.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mr.. Wilbur Blackman, OF Alexan-
dria, was in Colfax this week with a
drove of mules and horses
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

To Cures Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il it fails
toscure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

ANTI KREoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive 25c cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure, no pay.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

A sluggish Liver causes drowsiness
lefhargy, and feeling Of apathy. DR.. NJ
A. Simmons liver medicine arouses the
liver, and energy succeeds sluggishness.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Cactus compound. true iaxtive tonic
is guaranteed to expel your malaria, bill
iousness. clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mr.. A. A. Goodwin. of Zimmerman.
gave us an appreciated call on last
Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Persons who can not take ordinary pills
find it pleasure to take DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. They are the best little
liver pills ever made. ]. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Bearing down sensations, internal heat
and female weaknesses are cured by use
of Simmons Squaw VineWine or Tablets
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

DIR. M. A. Simmons liver medicine by
expelling from the body the excess OF
bile and acids, improves the assinsilative
processes, purlfies the blood, takes up
aud strengthens.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

BoRN,-To Mrs. j. O. Long. ON
"wednesday morning, Feb. 9th, a girl.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Trains north and south arrive and
leave each station a. m. and pm.
The above table Is for the govern
ment of employees only. The compa-
ny reserves the right to vary from
this schedule at pleasure.
WM. EDENBORN, President.
PETER MCILvMED,
General Manager.
CLARENCE EI.LERBE,
Gen. Freight and Passenger Agt.
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Stops the Cough
and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price
Is cents
The Colfax chronicle., 1901-02-09

Mr.. Dan Kelly attended to busi-
ncss(?) in ward two last Saturday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-21

large bodieI but was the result % con-
siderable work, The Eureka Hill mlne
has accumulated great many thou;
sands of dollars for its owners ana
there Is no telling but that i may
again be added to the list Of dividend
payers. However, the company Is not
anxious to dispose Of the mine and eYl'
IDENTIFY believes that the growth when
has been 80 fahulously rich IN days
gone by will with proper development
produce more wealth. The upper levels
are all pretty we'll worked out but II
the main shaft were to be deepened 9th
err ore bodies might probably be opened
up. 1t Is thought that the company WllI
nut the shaft down to a greater depth'
CENTENNIAL EUREKA.
Since the first of last September this
great bonanza has been practically
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-21

period has not been large and at present
but thirty men are at work. Most OF
the work has been confined to the fol-
lowing up of small stringers of ore IN
the hopes Of opening UP large deposits
and also In running numerous crosscnts
in the lower levels While there IS con-
siderable low grade ore on several OF
the levels this grade does not abound IN
large enough quantities to make me
starting up Of that company mn pos
sible Besides the ore Of this grade
blocked out in the mine there is accord
ing TO supt. John j. Pilgerim, about
COO tons on the dump, Al least 900
tons Of very rich ore has been taken
out of the mine since last June, ana
from the shipment of this the company
has realized a nice profit, thus aiding
them materially in continuing develop
ment. This rich ore was not found IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-21
COMPARATIVE FIGURES OF l0OO-l0Ol.

In the following the from the Tnc district for the
shipments present year
caused by the closing down
Mine
Inc Grand Central Mammoth mines
account OF which being
this table compiled
augmented by the December
This several names are
which In 1900 failed to
caed among the dividend payers
OF he dlsrict the comnarlson hsutesi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-21
Photo by Swanson, Eureka.

This mine Is owned by practically the
Same coteria of capitalists rs The Gadi-
va and It's affairs are handled IN lne
same manner, thus deprYing the puO-
lie of such Information as would other
wise beglyen out. The output up 70
December list, for 1901 Is 4AG cars, ore
If $50 tons, and when the output FOR the
balance OF the year IL added the t0tal
win be equally as great as for the pre-
vious year. In the past few months
great many of the old tlmbers nave
been removed to be replaced by new
ones and the mine In various ways I'M.
proved. At the last annual meeting held
in November a big dividend q said TO
have been drawn down by the stock
holders. The ores in the Keystone are
extremely rich and Il is doubtful II any
of the mines OF Tlntic can show bet
ter record Of work for the year In
every part Of the mine the greatest
economy Is practised In the handling OF
ore and the mine furnishes employment
10 a great many men, thus being one or
the most reliable properties IN the
nolghborhood OF Eureka There is very
little TO be said about this mine which
has not been published prior to this
time. but In order TO chronicle an ac-
count of It's work since January lst,
i95l the writer would REQUIRE a much
greater space than Is allowed him NJ
this time suffice to say that the OLD
Gemini mine is good for great many
years 10 come, ore having opened w
big on the extreme lower levels
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-21

There has been but few weeks during
the past two years that the Gemln'
mine did not come forward WIN con-
signment Of ore, ranging from tnreS OF
four carloads to as high as twenty-five
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-21

Eureka's old time producer, the Eu-
reka Hin mine, has not marketed any
only been in operation since the Goth OF