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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

The attention of the marshal is CALL
ed to the fact that the town ordinan-
ces are quite frequently violated Of
late, in several particulars, such as
riding bicycles and driving and hitch
ing on the sidewalk, racing horses
through the streets, etc. A little at
tention to this matter would result
in fines going into the town treasury
and fees into the marshaPs pocket,
or it will put stop to considerable
annoyance on this score.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

We were pleased on yesterday to
meet DR.. Jesse v. Bonnette, who is
just home as a medical graduate. He
came over to have the clerk register
his diploma as full -fiedged M. d.
from the Memphis Hospital Medical
College, of Memphis, Tenn. He also
exhibited to us his special diplomas
in Physical Diagnosis and Operative
Surgery, showing him to be one Of
the best qualified physicians in the
parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

The following renewals of subscrip-
tions have been received at this Office:
r. p. Hunter, Jas. p. Tademy, Mrs.
Emma J. Starks. j. P. Llncecum, DIR.
w. A. Jones, W. B. Richardson, Prof.
H. B. Hines, Rev. j. H. Ellis, Mrs.
NJ. j. Galway, NJ. Bernstein, P. G.
Thompson, E. s. Teddlie, j. T. Hold
nett, j. C. Killingsworth, Central
Lumber Co., Riley Corbitt, Thorn
Bush, Edwin Hickman, R. r. Jeter.
We also add the following new sub
scribers to our list: W. ]. Shaw, p.
L. Miles, Miss Kate Deal, d.. Payne,
Rev. j. S. Payne. Henry Hunt, w. B.
Everett, A. j. Hunter, A. H. Brown,
C. B. Lemoine, ]. w. Duncan. DR.. F.
p. Jones, Jim Smith, Mrs. b. O. Nc
Cain, and Miss Sarah Cock6eld.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
Where to Get Lumber.

The Globe Lumber Co., of st. Maui
rice, on the Red River Valley railroad,
is prepared to furnish planters and
builders with any kind of lumber they
may want. They furnish long leaf
yellow pine lumber, both rough and
dressed, in all sizes and lengths-box-
ing, fencing, ceiling, siding, flooring,
pickets, etc.. etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

The Louisiana State Chautauqua
and Peabody Summer School win be
gin at Ruston on Monday, June 10Th,
and continue four weeks. We shall
have o good deal to say Of this great
institution and it's many attractions
later on. In the mean while we desire
to return the management thanks
for season ticket.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

The walls of the big brick double
two story building of Sheriff Swat
ford and DR.. Jones are completed,
and the workmen have put in the
timbers for the floor of the second
story. They are also building a big
brick-lined partnership cistern in the
rear Of their building.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

Any man who is not under contract
to work has the right to quit when
ever he pleases. This is recognized
the civilized world over. Butno man
has the right to make another man
quit work, and whenever he uses vio-
lence or threats of violence in order
to force them to do. so, he violates
the law, and is liable to punishment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

Miss Florence Brashear, of Alexan-
dria. who is teaching school near Lees
vile, spent Tuesday and Wednesday
in Colfax as the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. w. l.. Richardson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

While in Alexandria last Monday
and Tuesday we enjoyed the hospi-
tally of the families of Hon. G. w.
Bolton, Mr.. Geo. Marsh and Mr.. w.
c. Roberts, and feel under special OBJ
legations to them for their courtesies.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
Land once at New Orleans. La. 1
March N. 1912.

Notice u hereby. given that the following
named settler has died notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support. of his cIaim. and
that said proof will be made before james y
9th day of May, lo02, viz:
JOHN T. HYDE, a..
for the south half Of southwest Quartar, section
Is, township north. range west.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
Of said land. yiz:. n6fns Deem Of, Prairie Home,
La, Robert Albright. Of Prairie Home, La,
WALTER T. COHEN RcGister.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
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You know what you are taking
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. SOC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

LADIES WAIsrs.--Latest styles Mt
lowest prices. Buy where dollar
gets most values and you viii buy q
great many Of your goods at
EAsTERBRooK 4 Co:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
Wants others to Know.

II have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liver
and they are all right. / am glad to in
dorse them, for / think when We find q
good thing we ought to let others know
it." writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, ILL.,
They never grippe or distress. Sure, safe
pills. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
Notice of Contest.

April q, 1B02. 8
Complaint having been entered 1t this nfice
By VIM. w. Friday agHiust Gustav W. Hammers
for abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 2.059s
I: dated Nov. s 1909. upon the NV GRO. Bee. = Tp
La. with view to the cancellation Of said en-
try. the said partics are hereby summoned to APP
pear before J. J. O'Quinn. Clerk ~ t,ourt.. at
O'Clock q. m. to respond and furnibh testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
CHARLES p. JOHNSTON. Receiver.
Return day fixed for June II. 1904
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

If you have any land business be-
fore the United States Land Offices,
contests or otherwise, call on or write
to Wallace & Moss, WINFIELD, La.
They make a speciality OF this kind OF
business. a19-3t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

Trains Nos. and 2, Daylight Special" will
not stop at non-agency stations between Shreye-
sengers from points south II Coushatta. On
Sundays trains Nos. 3 and will not run. and
trains Nos. and will make all stops between
Shreveport and Pineville.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

Parents DO no. neglect your children'a
coughs. sore threats. colds, etc., they Of
ten lead to fatal results. Try Simmons
cough syrup. Pleasant. safe and sure.
Guaranteed. Price % and SO cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

You cannot afford to trifle with cough.
It may result in some serious if not fatal
malady. Take time by the fcrelock and
use Simmons Cough Syrup. Guaran-
teed. Price Is and so cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
Beefsteak and onions make a pretty
good meal, and McNeely hasit canned
and ready for use without cooking.

The steamer Sunrise was burned at
the wharf in New Orleans on Friday,
April 25th. Boat and cargo q total
loss, except machinery and hull.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03

The Best Prescription for Malaria
CbiIls and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in tasteless form. No cure,
no pay. Price Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
THE HOME GOLD CURE.


No N0xi0us Doses. No Weskenlmg OF tn
Nerves Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-03
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This signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets
the remedy that eurcs . Geld In enc day
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

on it's board OF managers for a consi1er-
able time. and as chairman Of its finance
committee for several years. Mr..
Woodward had been repeatedly urged
to accept the presidency Of the associa-
tion. but not until the fall OF 1895 did
he accept the Office. Impelled by an
earnest desire to see the association &C.
cupy its proper place among the organ
izations Of the city, he consented TO give
to it the large share in his interest and
support which the acceptance OF the
presidency would involve
1t was at this time that John B. sle-
man, ir., resigned a lucrative position
with the Union Savings Bank to accept
the general secretaryship Of he asso-
citation. and to his indomitable energies.
the influence which he welded. his
thorough knowledge and sympathy with
that which was required. his wide nc
quaintance among the young men whom
it was desired to reach. and his execu-
tive ability in directing all OF the forces
at his disposal, the association is fndebt-
ed as much as to any other one infu-
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

ence for the immense awakening that
followed It was solely for this purpose
that Mr.. sleman accepted the position
as it was understood at the tine tnut
he must eventually return to the bank.
Active Work Resumed.
In December. 1SsS. in response to the
invitation. Of the board Of managers Of
the association, over 300 young men OF
the churches met at the Arlington Hotel
to confer with the managers Of the as
ISOLATION with reference to the reviving
Of the work Of the association. AS
result Of this meeting nearly 200 Of these
young men volunteered to join the as
ISOLATION for one year. in order that the
effort to secure p new building might
be promoted. and that certain work Of
the association should be begun anew.
even in advance Of the securing Of the
new building.
Shortly afterward came the oppor-
tunity TO purchase the property Of the
Columbia Athletic Club Without hest
tation the board OF managers decided TO
purchase this property and build up the
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

plates and paraphernalia were then
passed out, and given to his family. the
plates themselves being buried In the
cemetery near his fathers grave.
This astounding piece Of work. which
was brought out in evidence when the
prisoner was examined. was a thunder
bolt TO the prosecution. The two bills
printed In prison were handed to the
prisoner. and he admitted that they
were forgeries. showed where they had
been split and pasted together. and
moreover. declared that they had been
made on plates which were still beyond
reach Of the Secret Service Division.
But IL the revelation was a surprise 10
the prosecution. II was no less a boomer.
ang 20 the defense For after BredeII
had been sentenced. and no mitigation
following his daring attempt. he coolIy
took the Secret Service officials into his
confidence, told how his lawyers had put
up a Job on the prosecution. disclosed
the whereabouts OF the plates and sub
sequently appeared as witness in con-
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

defense. Had he but slowed away
plate-say Of a 500 biIl-the prosecution
would certainly make IT'S surrender a
reason for a considerable reduction in
his sentence. When BredeIi heard this
ne in turn astonished his legal advisers
by informing them that he could. II
supplied with material. produce such a
plate even while confined in his prison
cell. and. moreover. would 90 so II they
would but find the material.
To this proposition his lawyers at
once agreed. From drawings he made
on sheet Of paper passed through The
bars, he gave them instructions what 10
buy. even to a miniature hand press
with steel rollers. besides acids inks.
and the rest Of the outfit. Along with
these he asked for a few 81 bills. which
he subjected 10 the cleansing and split
ting process almost under the eye OF the
turnkey. From a genuine $50 bill he
made a photo etching on two. plates and
from these in turn he produced two
wonderfully realistic counterfelts. The
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

vict garb at the trial of his former law
yers for aiding and abetting the manu-
facture OF counterfeit currency.
A Geni& in His Line.
The principal actor IN the remarkable
hunt for criminals, Chief John WiIkie,
naturally came in for volumes Of praise
for his skill in unraveIing such a gigan-
tic and well-laid plot Until five years
up TO his experience in the detection Of
crime he had never travelled outside of
the domain Of nCWspapeTdOm. But as re-
porter and subsequently news editor In
Chicago. he had long ago distinguished
himself as a tiTeless unraveler OF seem
ingly impossible meshes. In the many IA
nous criminal cases of Chicago, notably
the anarchist and the Cremi cases, his
was the directing genius which dlscov-
cred through reporters on his staff many
connecting links where ordinary police
methods had failed
In the course Of a balf-hour visit the
writer spent with him recently At his
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

ship the association secured what was
known as Chamberlin's Hotel, a prop
erty on New York Avenue. between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets. II
moved into this home in October. 1882.
A year or so later the building was en-
Iarged by. the addition of a gymnasium.
and the association continued to occupy
It until it was destroyed by fire in 1885
The disaster Of the loss OF the build
ing. in July. 1895. was followed only
three months later by the death OF its
efficient and beloved general secretary,
James. E. Pugh. who had served the
association for more than seven years.
entering the ONCE almost Immediately
after Mr.. Harding's retirement in 1888.
The double disaster Of the loss Of the
building and the death Of the secretary.
together with the fact that the financial
depression Of the hard times was still
being felt. made # exceedingly difficult
TO inaugurate a successful movement
toward the erection OF new building.
Great Work of Mr.. Woodward.
Various plans we're suggested and
tried but met with little success. Dur
ing the ten years prior to this time the
association had had the earnest support
Of s. ". Woodward. who had served
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

work and membership Of the associa-
tion. The property was bought on De-
cember 30. 1898 At that time the as
sociation had 164 members, the member
ship having declined TO that point from
a total Of 200 on the roll at the time OF
the burning Of the old building. The
purchase of the new structure and privi-
.leges accompanying membership. as we'll
as opportunities for advancement which
we're thus provided. resulted in an i'm
mediate and large increase in the mem
bership, so that within nine months it
had grown to more than 800
Sunday Meetings Inaugurated.
Tho building could not be made ready
for the occupancy OF the association un-
til the middle Of February. In the six
months that intervened the association
committees were reorganized largely
from the men who Joined II at the Ar
Hngton Hotel meeting. Secretaries were
employed. physical directors engaged.
and all preparations made for the re-
vlyal Of association work In every de-
partment Prior TO the opening OF the
new building. the Sunday afternoon re-
Hgious meetings were resumed in the
Columbian University Hall. and the edu-
cational classes we're reorganized in the
few rooms remaining in the New York
Avenue building. which had been rebuilt
after the fire.
When the new building was occupied.
on February II. the membership had
reached 500. It still grew throughout
the following spring and summer until II
had reached 500 by the Ist Of October
The new building was admirably adapted
for the work OF the social and physical
departments OF the association, but il
was stiI found necessary to use the old
New York Avenue structure for the edu-
cauonaI classes. ard to have large meet
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

office in the Treasury building. Chief
Wilkie touched upon material sufficient
to make a hundred Gaboriau or Sher-
lock Holmes stories. One OF the strang-
est instances Of counterfeiting 10 which
he drew attention was that Of Emanuel
Ninger, a craftsman. Of New York
who actually forged a number Of $50.
$50, and 500 bills. all the work Of his
own pen.
When Ninger was arrested and brought
TO trial ne offered a curious defense. He
stated that the bills were not counter
feits. and that their utterance was not a
fraud. inasmuch as they were works OF
art, and worth their face value as such.
In support of this statement he actually
brought two witnesses. reputable busi-
ness men, who acknowledged that they
had in their possession bills OF the 500
denomination but which they valued at
twice that figure as works OF art. The
plea. however. did not prevent Ninger
from being sentenced to seven years in
the penitentiary.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

for four years general secretary at
Trenton. n. J., from whence he came
to this city with his wife and child jan
uary 1. 1901. to assume the duties Of the
office which he now nils.
The history Of the association has
been one filed with vicis,dtudes and It
is only within the past few years that
it has assumed the position Of proni-
nence that is now commanding universal
attention throughout Y. N. c. A. circles
Of the country.
Start of the Association.
In June, 1852, meeting was held in e
building at the northeast corner OF
Tenth and f Streets northwest for the
purpose Of organizing a Young Mems
I Christian Association. This building.
which was then used as an academy, Is
still standing. Among the men who
were prime movers in the steps thus
taken we're William Chauncey Langdon.
the Rev. J. c. Butler, for more than nf-
ty years pastor Of Lutheran Church in
this city; William J. Rhees. OF the
Smithsonian Institution; William Bal
lantyne. r. S Jordan. Frederick L.
Moore, and other men still living. many
OF them. Of course. not now residing IN
Washington.
During the first ten years Of the as
sociation's history It's rooms we're To-
Gated in various places. For a part Of
the time it was on Seventh Street near
E Street; again on Pennsylvania Avenue.
At the outbreak Of the civil war its
work was merged with that Of the sani-
tary and Christian Commission. and II
had no separate identity during these
years. AT the close Of the war it's ac-
tivity as an association was resumed.
and during a number Of years sue
ceeding Gen. o. O. Howard was its pres
ident. In the 7o's the association took
part IN the erection OF the Lincoln Hall
property and occupied quarters there for
several years.
The first paid general secretary Of the
association was George A. Hall. who
/ served during the occupancy Of the LIN
coin Han property. and who is now one
Of the state secretaries for New York.
Secured a Home.
Subsequent to this time the organiza-
tion occupied rooms on z Street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth Streets. While
in this location Theodore A. Hard
ing was called TO be its general secre-
tary.
The project Of a building, exclusively
for use Of the association. was broached
I By Mr.. Harding and under his leader
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

THE phenomenal growth Of the
Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion of this city. under the mas
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

ings held outside OF the building. The
great meetings for men which have been
held during the past two years have
been accommodated in one Of the the
aters every Sunday afternoon
Gave Freely of Time and Money.
During the important period Of the
associations growth and. in the years
that have succeeded Mr.. woodward,
as president Of the association. has
been its mainstay. His generosity
and his close personal interest and
attention have made possible the large
developments which have taken place.
That man Of such large business re-
spo4sibiIiues should hud the inclina-
tion and the time to serve the interests
of tie young men Of the community
is impressive. He manifests the keenest
interest in every department Of the as
sociation's activity. He Is present fire.
quently az che great meetings on san
day afternoons; gives literally Of his
time for the promotion Of the business
features Of the association management,
and gives the Inspiration Of his personal
touch to all Of its activities. In addition
TO his interest IN the local association.
Mr.. Woodward has for many years been
a member Of the International commit
tee. and as such has taken great inter-
est in the broad movements for the up
building Of young manhood the world
over. It is largely due TO his initiative
that the Washington association is now
supporting a secretary in AIlahabad.
India. who devotes his entire time to the
organization Of associations among the
10000 students at that Important eduea-
tional center.
Plans for the Anniversary.
The approaching celebration Of the ff-
ueth anniversary Of the association viii
bring together prominent men from all
parts Of the country. The International
committee unites with the Washington
association in the invitation 70 the jubi-
zee banquet, which will be held at the
New Willard, Monday evening. January
19. Association leaders from all parts
of the country have already accepted the
invitation to attend. and the event
promises 10 be a notable one. On the day
preceding the jubilee banquet. there will
be a field day in the Washington
churches. each Of the pulpits being filled.
either at the morning or evening SER
vice, by a prominent association man.
Another feature Of interest will be a
members banquet on the night following
the banquet at the New Willard. Other
features Of the celebration win be an
nounced az a later date.
The membership has now reached 2, $50,
the highest point in its history. Every
department Of the association work
is crowded TO its utmost capacity. The
educational work is housed almost al
together in rented quarters. and the as
sociation is compelled to go outside Of
its building for all OF its large religious
meetings. and for its course Of lectures.
The work for boys is carried on with
the greatest difficulty because Of the
lack Of special accommodations for this
class Of members. A special building
for their accommodation is urgently
needed.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

The Interesting Story of the Start, the Early Strug
giles, and the Subsequent Phenomenal Rise of
the Organization That Is, Perhaps, Contribut-
ing More Toward the Uplifting of Young Men
Than Any Other Institution in the Capital