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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05

Town council will meet in regular
session next Monday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05

Mr.. Jos. Billes, of ward six, was in
town Wednesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05

Mr.. G. A. McKinnon has taken q
new hitch on the old court house this
week, and now has it almost in the
middle OF the street. He has got on
a new lot of tackle, and things have
got to move now, or something's
bound to break. This time next
week the old court house will very
likely he travelling down the big road
toward the depot.
Ladies Hats.
Ladies Shirt Waists.
Ladies Skirts.
Ladies' Shoes.
New goods, latest designs, no old
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05

For millinery goods go to Mrs.
N. j. Carter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05

J. A. WILLIAMS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-04-05
Wagons and buggies at McNeely's.

See notice OF Colfax Lumber COM
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
SAVED HIS PET DOG.
Sit in Accomplishing the Humane Feat, wayerIy Moore Lost His
 Own Life.

Under recent date Richmond (Na.) correspondent writes that, with grief according to it's kind, a faith- ful dog mourned the other day when its master, Waverly Moore, was. buried Moore sacrificed his life for the dog. Until the easket was re- moved the dog kept vigil and then ran to the spot where Moore was killed by train.
 Moore was a machinist and lived with his wife and mother at No. 1925 West Marshall street. When he left his work Wednesday night in the Sea- board Air line shops his little dog was there as usual to accompany h1z1 home. Moore was wearied after his days work and was walking along the main line tracks over which the fast trains pass, when the Southern express approached from behind.
 Neither Moore nor his dumb com panion heard the express until it was upon them. A Sshrill whistle was the first warning and it came too late. Moore glanced around and saw that the engine was almost upon him. He was apparently unmindful of himself in the presence of the sudden danger.
 The dog was trembling from terror a few paces in front of him. Moore made 8 mighty effort, and bending forward, grasped the dog and threw it clear of the track. The next in- stant the express train struck him and hurled his life1ess body high in the air. But the dog was saved.
 Two tramps witnessed the tragedy. They say that Moore could probably have saved himself had he not over looked his own danger and turned to the dog.
 From the time his master was killed the dog remained beside the body He followed the undertakS''s wagon, and was allowed to take his place beside the casl1et, where he watched until the time of. the funer- al, when he was taken away from the sad scene
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16

An interesting tenant of the farm is the mud-da uber, the best known of the solitary wasps, whose nests are found stuck to the rafters in the attic and outbuildings, or to a nail in the wall or in an old coat-sleeve behind the door. She places several cells about an inch long side by sif or on tiers above an- other withou y regard to regular. fly. As she tolls she sings squeaIy little solos in a high key which sounds like tiny circular saw as it issues from d piece of hard wood. The mo- ment the industrious little mason has completed the cell she sets about to fill it with spiders, all of the same species, of which it takes Is on an aver age. On one of these an egg is depos- tied which soon matches into a grub and immediately begins to devour the feast of paralyzed spiders. When it has eaten all, it spins dark-brown coy- ering for itself which is about trans parent. At the proper time it breaks through the walls of it's mud house and proudly jerks it's pretty steel-blue wings with the same graceful f1irt as did mother while she was busily en- gagged with her nest-building.-Co try Life in Amreica.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
SNAKE IN THEIR BED.
Monster Reptile Was Enjoying a Quiet Snooze When the Two
 Wertman Girls AwOke.

Bertha and Lizzie Wertman, aged respectively nine and seven years, daughters of William F. Wertman, of StrausstoWn, Pa, had the oldest ex- perience with snake ever recorded in that county, and the story of their adventure is positively true and is vouched for by some of the best known residents of Strausstown
 While the parents of the girls were downstairs the other morning at seven o'clock they were attracted by the loud cries of their daughters. The father ran upstairs and found that they had just awakened. One told her father that strange thing was in the bed, and she was so badly fright ened that there were fears of her going into mysteries.
 Upon inves tigation Wertman, to- gether with William Rentchler, Her bert Shade and Dr. I. W. Schollenberg- CT, found a huge blacksnake lying in the bed. It was only then that the real cause of the alarm of the children was known The moment tthe reptile noticed that it was being disturbed it showed signs of fight, and it was some moments before the monster was dispatched.
 Bertha, the eldest child, discovered the presence of the snake first. While in bed she came in contact with the cold body and it sent a shiyer through her, although she did not know what it was. When she found out the cause she lost no time in calling her parents.
 Itis supposed that the snake worked it's way up the grape vine and along the>arbor which runs up to the edge of the house, and then entered the open window and crawled under the cover on the bed in which the girls slept and lay there undisturbed until morning It measured five feet seven inches in length.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS
High School Glee Club Will Sing at Teachers Convention To-Morrow.

High School Glee Club Will Sing at
 Teachers Convention To-Morrow.
 The High school glee club will sing at the teachers convention to be held in New Haven tomorrow. Following are the names of those who comprise the glee club: Sopranos, Misses Woodford, Brennan, Cross Mccarthy, Murray, Kennedy, Rodgers, Langford, Lyons, Schneck, Gum, Mooney; altos, Misses Wells, Dill Langford, Harper, Masters, Noble, Brighton; tenor altos, Masters Bissell, Baxter, French, Bluennauer, Sunff; bass, Messrs Dwy- CT, Bristol, ZWiclz, Kirk, Smith, Par ker, Meegan. The selection chosen by the club is entitled ssThe Norman Baron.'' The club has practiced faith fully for some time and under the able direction of W. H. Minor ought to make a good showing tomorrow.
 One of the biggest audiences that has ever been present in the Gem op- era house was present last evening to witness the production of Under Two Flags by the Fleming company. That officer was on hand also and the noise under the gallery was stilled.
 A large number of local people at tended the performance of "The Wild Rose" at Polls theater last evening.
 w. H. Miller, representing Salem lodge, A. o. U. w, is attending the second annual meeting of the grand lodge of Connecticut in Hartford to- day.
 The Naugatuck High school football team will play their first game of the season on Hotchlziss field tomorrow afternoon. Their opponents will be the Torrington High school team. The game will be called at o'clock.
 Letter Carrier Wooster, who has been away on his vacation, resumed his duties this morning.
 The members of Laurel temple, R. &, paid a fraternal visit to Torrington last evening and assisted in the work of instituting a new temple in that city. They report most enjoyable time.
 The concert and dance held at Co., lumbus hall last evening by the Amer ican band was attended by fair sized crowd, considering the heavy counter attraction at the opera house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
BATTLE UNDECIDED.
Venezuela's President Hard
 Pressed by Revolutionists.
HEAVY LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES.
After Two Days Heavy Fighting the Government Forces, Unable to DisIodge tlle Rebels, Retire
 to La victoria.

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, Oct. 16.- News has been received here from Caracas, Venezuela, that the battle. near La Victoria between the forces of President Castro, which were said to number 4,100 men, with fifteen guns, and the Venezuelan revolutionists, which began Monday morning, has so far been without definite result.
 General Mates, leader of the revolu- tion, and General Mendoza were not present. The only rebel generals en- gagged were Gueyara, Torres, Crespo and Antonio Fernandez, who had with them about 3, 100 men, representing the advance guard of the revolutionists.
 President Castro twice led charge in person and showed great courage and coolness His lieutenant, General Alcantara, who was at one time at the West Point Military academy, was mortaIly wounded. The government forces had PAT men killed, while the revolutionists lost BIO men. Among the latter was General Guevara.
 The arrival at the scene of battle at o'clock Monday afternoon of Vice President Gomez with 800 men and a large amount of ammunition saved the situation for the government. At that time the odds were greatly against President Castro, but the arrival of re endorsements improved his position. Monday night the revolutionists still retained their positions.
 The fight started again Tuesday, and at 10 clock in the morning President Ca ctrO rntirnd f0 T. a VipfOria At o'clock the fighting ceased on both sides.
 News of the engagement having reached Generals Matos and Mendoza, they hastened to the scene and arrived at a point near La Victoria with the rest of the revolutionary army, which now numbers about S,000 men. The re- enforcements under Mates and Mendo- ga intended to take part in the renewal of hostilities.
 President Castro appears to be sur- rounded by his enemies. The town of Fl Consejo, which lies back of La Vic toria, is occupied by the revolutionists.
 Valencia is believed to be doomed. The town was attacked by General Riera on Monday and Tuesday
 The government cannot receive re endorsements from Caracas, as the German railroad from there to Valen- cia is held by the rebels.
 Those who were wounded in the fighting are still without medical as- sistance and care. They lie on the bat tledeld as they fell, and the scene there is one of great horror
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
KISSES FOR VOTES.
Indiana Candidate Has Other Win
 ming Ways of Winning.

Indiana Candidate Has Other Win
 ming Ways of Winning.
 Wanted, 1000 girls to kiss their sweethearts and ask them to vote for Lew Shank for recorder
 Such is the modest request that the republican candidate for recorder has had placed in the programs of one of Indianapolis theaters It speaks for itself, but Shank says that he has no way of knowing just what the returns for his advice will be.
 Shank believes in advertising, but his methods are often far from the beaten paths followed by politicians. As furniture dealer he was enabled to be generous with his furniture to be auctioned at church fairs and soci- als as an auctioneer of the same furni- ture he was able to force such prices from other candidates that they band- ed together and swore they would run him out of the country if he did not desist. He desisted.
 While in pursuit of the nomination, he advertised in the papers that the person who guessed nearest to the vote he would receive would win a side board. Nearly a thousand guesses were received. The prize was award ed to woman who guessed within four of the number.
 At old settlers meetings Shank comes out strong. His father was one of the early settlers of Marion county, and through the father the son is known. Usually he acts as judge. an nouncer-he is notable success at that-and almost anything that re quires large acquaintance and good pair of lungs.
 But it is. through his work as auc- tioneer that he has gIeaned the greater part of his votes in fhe rural districts. Politics is combined with business. While other candidates are talking with lone voters in fence corners. he is able to talk with several hundred persons at the same time, and there is always some friend in the crowd who will announce in stentorian tones the Lew Shank is candidate for record er.-NeW York Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
Relic of Hawaiian Royalty.

Capt. Croskey reported these facts to the Photographic office in Wash 'irgton.
 Royalty in Hawaii is thing of the past. but it has left behind it the record of having owned the cost1iest garment in the world. This is de scribed as royal cloak" and came from the Sandwich islands to London some years ago for display at the fisheries exhibition. The garment is valued at half million dollars. Red. black and yellow feathers are used in it's construction. The bird from which the yellow feathers were ob- tained is now extinct. It was always so rare that it took century and a half to collect enough to make the cloak. Each bird produced but three or four feathers of the requisite del icacv
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16

by long distance telephone with per sons in New York and Wilkesbarre. It Is understood that at that time he called a meeting of the district mine presi- aents to be held in Wilkesbarre today. It is believed that by this time Mr.. Mitchell had formulated a counter proposition to that made by the opera tors. This he later presented to the president, going directly from MT. Sar- gents office to the temporary White House at o'clock for that purpose.
 While no authorized statement of the counter proposition could be obtained, it can be stated on excellent authority that MT. Mitchell in criticism of the proposition of the operators took ex- ceprion to the disparagem of the miners union and to the limitation of the time in which under the proposed agreement there is to be no strike. His particular objection, however, was to the insistence of the mine owners that they should be permitted to designate the classes from which the arbitrators should be drawn by the president.
 Mr. Mitelelrs visit to Washington was by invitation of President Roose- yelt, who asked the miners president to come to Washington in order that they might discuss the terms ef the proposition submitted to the president last Monday night by the anthracite coal railroad presidents in the hope that the miners and the operators as a result of the conference might be brought into agreement as to the ap-. pointment by President Roosevelt of a commission to arbitrate existing differ ences between them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
WATERTOWN J0TTINGS.

Plants high class moving picture company gave a first class entertain ment to a fair sized audience at the Town hall last evening. The pro- gram consisted of piano selections by H. B. Fengar, pantomime specialties by the great novelty entertainer, Her mann, and songs with illustrations by A. c. Plant.
 T. F. McGowan, tlse local shoe deal CT, will move his family into the house recently vacated by Mrs Das- comb.
 It is rumored that Mrs Rosa Foster has sold her farm in the western part of the town.
 Mrs BidWell and daughter of Thom- aston are spending few days with F. L. Hitchcock and family.
 Miss Ruth Thomas of Bridgeport is visiting with Mrs A. H. Burlington.
 Jerry Flynn of Waterbury spent yes terday in town.
 Columbia lodge, No 12, K. of P, will hold a regular meeting this evening"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
Tt Filled the Conductors Eyes with Tears and Pleased His Little
 Passengers.

A baker's dozen of little tots-an girls-stood in row under the bridge in the charge of a young wom- an, says the Brooklyn Eagle. Evi- dently they were orphans and were waiting for car to bear them to the seashore. In little white bonnets and clean calico dresses thGy stood with cheeks flushed with excitement and Ene1r eyes sparkling with anticipated pleasures. They looked as fragrant and were ,.as pretty as the peeping rosebuds of June. By and by the proper car came along and the young woman hailed it. The indifferent conductor turned with callous face to see what had obstructed the pas sage of his car and caught glimpse of the happy and expectant row. His face softened; he was off his plat form in a twinkling, busy with lift ing the little ones into place, all the passengers looking on with interest and smiles and some assisting. As the last little tot was lifted into place with heavy sigh of satisfaction, she lifted her little hand to pat the cheek of the conductor and her crumpled rose-1eaf mouth to be kissed. Then they saw the eyes of the con ductor fill, two tears coursing down his cheeks. They smiled some more, with little lip quivers. Awkwardly and hurriedly the conductor, brush ing the. tears away, sought his eyrie. and when there said out loud: I'm a big. stiff, I know, but the grass hasn't grown over a little one of my own in Cypress Hills yet"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
NAIL
THROUGH HIS HAND

While opening box, J. c. Mount of Three Mile Bay, N. Y. ran ten penny nail through the feshy part of his hand. 'I thought at once of ali the pain and soreness this would cause me-" he says, and immediately aD- piled Chamberlain's Pain Balm and oc- casionally afterwards. To my sur prise it removed all pain and soreness and the injured parts were soon healed" For sale by all druggists
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH.

It is said of John Wesley that he once said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you tell that child the same thing over and over again?' John Wesley, because once telling is not enough.o It is for this reason that you are told again and again that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip; that it counteracts any tendency of these diseases to result in pneumonia, and that it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
American CrabappIe Jam.

Remove the stems and all unsound fruit. Wash we'll and place the fruit near the fire or in the oven to get per- fectly dry. Then weigh and put into a preserving kettle with an equal quantity of granulated sugar and suffi- cient white wine to cover them. Boil well and skim and while it is boiling add a few pieces of lemon peel shred- ded, or teaspoonful of whole cloves. Continue to boil until the apples begin to break and then place in glass jars and seal.-Detroit Free, Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
warshtoa Called For.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.- United States Minister Bowen has cab1ed the state department asking that one or perhaps two more Warships be sent to re-enforce the gunboat Marietta at La Guayra, in view of the present critical situation which has arisen at the Vene- zuelan capital. #
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
Sweet MILK Gems

Beat one egg well, add a pint new milk, a little salt, and graha m flour un- til it will drop off the spoon nicely; heat and butter the gem pans before dropping in the dough; bake in a hot oven 20 minutes. Boston Glc6s.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
 FOR .SEW YORK. WILLIAM c. PAYNE

New Coastwise Steamer, Leaves Bridgeport daily except Sun day) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of early morning train from stations on Naug- atuck division, due New York Il a.. III. Returning, leaves New York pier 31 E. R., 800 p. m. and foot East 31st street 3:15 p. m., due Bridgeport 6:30 D. m. Saturdays, leaves New York one hour earlier.
 STEAMER ALLAN JOY Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sat urdays) 12 o'clock midnight, due New York 400 a. m. Returning leaves New York pier 31 E. k. daily (except Sunday) at Il a. m., due Bridgeport BOO D. m.
 Sundays, steamer William c. Payne leaves Bridgeport 800 a. m.. due New York 12 o'clock noon- Returning, leaves New York 5 p. m., due Bridge port S:3O D. III.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
Any steel sragnates ABoards

Did you see any sharks when you crossed the ocean, MT. Spifkins ?'' asked Miss Puriing.
 "Yes," replied Spilins. sadly; q played cards with couple. Tit Bits,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
s1@-'- --a~ .-- Fowls with Five TneR

-@-1-7--- AUvFAB WILT N I've IOeB.
 Dorking fowls have five toes, and the cock birds often have double combs. Usually fowls have but four toes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16
Jews TMrive in Russia.

Russia has more Hebrews than any other nation in the world. The num- ber is about 5.SOO.000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-16

G -A- @ sE g3 ER. H: .zA. H.ae>4 4se .>s Ihe Klpd 3au Have AlNayS Bdag1
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
aHANK pEAvEY'S WILL.
Tho Minneapolis Grain Man shows the
Nobility Of His Character In Remem-
bering Employees and Friends.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 4.-The
will of Frank II. Peavey, the well
known Minneapolis grain man, who
died in Chicago Monday morning, was
filed yesterday in this city, and is one
OF the most remarkable wills ever
filed here. II places the value Of the
estate at $9,300,0OO personal proper
ty and $4,000 real estate, but the
total will probably be in excess Of
this. The will is chiefly notable for
the manner in which II shows Mr..
Peavey's character The vast estate
is divided into hundreds Of bequests
Foremost among the personal be-
quests, outside Of those to relatives,
stands out the followingi "To John
!. Brewer, Of Chicago, for being kind
TO me when boy, $1,000" Every
employe Of the firm who has been in
service for three years is given one
months salary, and the executors are
instructed to retain the old employees
and to care for them after they are
too old to work
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
BATH COST HIM SS.
Swan Brodine Had Lively Experience
at Salina.


Salina Union: Swan Brodine, OF
Abilene, who travels over the country
selling Wasa-Tusa, had narrow es.
cape from drowning last night be.
tween 8 and l0oclock. Brodne, who
claims he was drugged, was at least
in very tipsy condition and while
roaming along the bank Of the river
near the Western Star mill, fell into
the water just above the dam.
The water there is quite deep and
Brodine managed to cling to branch
Of a tree while he yelled for help. The
night watchman at the mill heard bis
cries and with the assistance Of an
other man managed to pull Brodine
from the water,
The police were called and Brodine
was taken to the police station where
he was dried out, wrapped in blanket
and placed in the city jail over
night. This morning he was brought
before Judge Wagslaf in police court
and fined S3 and costs Tor his bath,
which, by the way, must have been an
exceedingly cold one.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
TROUBLE OVER SING BOOKS.
Factions Of a Banner City Sunday
School Have Trouble.

BANNER Cry, Jan. s. The two
factions Of our Sunday school met at
the U. B. church Sunday morning to
decide whether they should continue
as q Union school or become a strictly
United Brethren school. They were
unable to agree and the Union faction
adjourned to the public school house
TO reOrganizs. Some excitement was
occasioned by the ONIONS" trying
to take the song books and organ
along. They did not succeed, how.
ever, and at the present writing the
U. B. faction, although they represent
the minority Of the membership, still
have possession Of the organ and
most cf the books.