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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. j. p. Lewis informs us that he
has been SO over run with business
this week that he has not had time
to write any readers for this issue
of the paper, but wishes to thank the
public for their patronage, and de-
sires a continuance of the same.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Rev. N. j. Roberts writes us that
the second quarterly conference for
this work will convene at.Montgom-
cry on Saturday, April 5tl. All per-
sons who have quarterage tocontrib-
ute should send it in time enough
ahead to be reported on that occa-
slim
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
Examination of Teachers.

Applicants for certificates to teach
In the public schools of Grant parish,
La, will be examined at the COlfax
High School building on Thursday
and Friday, April 10th and 18th. 1902.
The examination will commence at
10 a. IN. on Thursday morning and
all applicants are required to be pres
emit at that time.
Respectfully,
j. A. WILLIAMS.
March 10. 1902. Supt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

George W. Watt, of South Gardiner,
Me-, says: Il have had the worst couhg,
cold, chills and grip and have taken lots
of trash Of no account, but profit to the
vendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is the only thing thst has done any good
whatever. have used one bottle of it
and the chills. cold and grip nave all left
me. congratulate the manufacturers
of an honest medicine" For sale by j.
81. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Randolph,
Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. E. H. Blackwood, who has been
taking medical lectures at Memphis
for several months, arrived in Colfax
last Wednesday, and we understand
will probably remain with us for
some time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Messrs. T. r. Mcdowell and j. NJ.
Jones, OF Pollock, seem to be getting
q prettyfair run of painting in Colfax.
They areputting the finishing touches
on Clerk J.J. O'Quinn's residence, and
also have the job Of painting the resi-
dence OF Mr.. r. T.. Mcknight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
NOTICE.

State If Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
In the matter Of the succession Of Jessie
Baxley, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Sarah
E. Sinquefeid Bailey has this day filed
application in my Office for appointment
as administrator Of the succession OF
Jessie Bailey, deceased.
You are therefore hereby notified to
file any opposition you may have thereto
in my Office within 10 days from date
hereof, else the appointment as prayed
for will be made and letters az such issue
all according to law.
Given under my hand and seal of Office
this the 9Th day of March, A. .. 1902.
JAMES J. O'QUINN,
Clerk District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mrs. Cora E. Folk, who came on
from Texas to be with her mother,
Mrs. B. w. Bulli.t, who died two
weeks ago, has been sick with fever
at the residence of Mr.. A. W. Lewis
this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Common report has it that the Old
Hickory wagons are the best for use.
J. H. McNeely has car load of these
celebrated wagons on the way, to ar
rive in a few days, and he will give
you a bargain if you want one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

The outfit of the Colfax base ball
club arrived this week, and we under
stand the club is billed to play game
at Coushatta on Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Aninterestingex OF animat-
ed or moving pictures was billed to
exhibit at the Colfax High School
last night, a part of the proceeds to
go to the benefit of the school. The
show is an unusually good one and
worthy of patronage.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. +. N. Evans came very near be-
ing seriously injured last Sunday
morning by having tram car run
over his foot. As it is he is painfully
hurt and laid up with a mashed loot,
but expects to be well and able toget
about again in a few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
Working "a Hours q Day.

There's no rest for those tireless little
workers, DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Mil
lions are always busy, curing torpid liver,
jaundice, biIiousness, fever and agne.--
They Danish sick headache. drive out
malaria, never grippe or weaken. Small,
taste nice, work wonders Try them. Doc
at Bush Randolph's. Fairmoun.; Cres-
cent drug store Colfax,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

A marble memorial tablet has been
placed in the entry wall Of the new
court house, containing the names Of
the members of the police jury, off,
GERS OF the court, architect, contrac-
tor, builder, etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
DlQoots what you eat.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Grant.
In the matter of the succession OF W
Joseph Spikes and Lutilda Spikes,
deceased, in District Court
of said Parish.
Notice is hereby given that William
Spikes, administrator OF the above sue.
cession, has this day fled in my Office a
tableaux and list of debts against said
succession. All parties are hereby mott
feel that if no opposition is made or filed
within the time prescribed by law. the
same will be homologated, all according
to law.
Witness nv official seal and signature
on this the 5th dav OF March, A. ID. 1902
JAMES j. O'QUINI.
Clerk OF tho 18th Dist. Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Ladies Hats.
Ladies Shirt Waists.
Ladies Skirts.
Ladies Shoes.
New goods, latest designs, no old
stock to work of.
EAsTERBROOK & Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

The old court house seems to he
hard to move. Contractor McKinnon
has been about two weeks moving it
a few inches. He ought to call on
some Of the court house removalists
to come in and give him a lift.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. w. C. Roberts, of Alexandria,
cameupon the Valley passenger train
Thursday morning, and remained
over until Friday evening, attending
to some legal matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Capt. C. C. Nash, of Natchitoches,
came down on Thursday, md spend
ing few days in Colfax on business
and visiting old friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

One dollar saved is one dollar made.
You can do that by going to Mrs.
MI. Carter for your spring and sum-
,v,nr ho "a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

DR.. w. A. Jones says he is camping
temporarily, until the masons can
finish his brick store, when he expects
to spread out considerably in the
drug business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
H. G. GOODWIN, Secty.

Mr.. j. A. Sewall, who has been at
tending medical lectures at Memphis,
Tenn, returned home Tuesday, and
has been in Colfax the last few days
visiting his sister, the wife of DR..
w. j. Roberts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Another story is to be added to the
Williamson hotel, and we understand
that part of the material is already
on hand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

II want another pair Of your good
shoes" is the cry from our well salts
fed customers. Our room is limited,
stock unlimited, and to give us more
room for our spring and summer
goods we intend to reduce price ont all
grades. EAsTERBRooK & Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

A large force of carpenters and
painters are ut work on the Hotel
LeSage, and the building is being rap
idly rushed to completion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Miss Martha Dean, of Walnut
Grove, started in as pupil Of the
Colfax High School this week. She
is boarding with Mrs. f. Mcknight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Emmett Wainwright. of Pollock,
son of Mr.. G. w. Wainwright, came
over with Mr.. S. M. LaCroix last Fri
day, and will attend the Colfax High
School. He is boarding.at the La
Croix hotel. 4.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

The entire week has been wet and
rainy, since Saturday last, and farm
ing operations have been considera-
bly, retarded.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. r. NJ. Dunn came down from
Montgomery last Saturday evening
and returned home by the next MORN
ing train.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails TO
cure. r. w. Groves signature is on each
box. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. H. B. Faraldo went to Shreve-
port last Sunday, and remained over
couple of days purchasing goods.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. j. Z. Dunn has up the framing
for a cottage, in the Acmeville addi-
ton to Colfax, near the depot.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. Merrick Robbins came up on
yesterday, and will remain on a visit
Of few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

The very best coffee, Java and
Mocha blend, extra and exquisite in
flavor, Just received by ]. H. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

We are still headquarters for gro
ceries. Get our prices before buying.
Quality unexcelled at
EAsrERBRooK & Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Spring lawns, spring hats, braids
and trimmings, can be found alta. w
Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

For millinery goods go to Mrs.
N. j. Carter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Shirt waists and wash fabrics in all
styles at McNeely's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Mr.. Joe Carver has up theframe for
DR.. Roberts Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
Timber Land Notice.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, |
New Orleans. La, March 10. 1902. j
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of June
1873, entitled IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
in the States Of California. Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4. 1892.
FRANK A. GARDNER.
Of Selma. parish of Grant. State OF Louislana has
this day fled in this Office his sworn statement
No. - for the purchase of the west half Of south
east quarter and southwest quarter OF northeast
quarter of section %. township north. range
west. Louisiana Meridian, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought rs more valuable fol
it's timber stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver Of this Office at New Orleans
on Monday. the 10th day of May. 1909.
He names as witnesses: William S. Zeigler. c. A
zeigicr, Walter Powell. and william Keith. all o.
Selma. Louisiana.
Any and all persons claiming adversely ths
above described lands are requested to file theiI
claims In this Office on or before raid 18th day o.
May. 1909. WALTER L. COHEN.
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Wagons and buggies at McNeely's
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29

Easter goods at A. w. Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
PUBLISHERS NOTICE.
LOCAL DOTS:

See Masonic notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-29
State ak Sales
ImmovabIe Property
State Of louisiana vs.. Delinquent
Tax Debtors. Parish OF Grant.

BY virtue of the authority In me vested by the
Constitution and laws OF the State OF Louisiana,
will sell at the principal front door of the court
house, in which the civil district court Of said
parish is held within the legal hours for judicial
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
LIBERTY'S TORCH WILL
NOW BE SNUFFED OUT

NEW YORK. Feb. 14-Liberty's torch
is to be put out. The lofty light in the
hand Of the bronze goddess that has been
allowed to grow steadily DINNER since
BarthoIdi gave the magnificent statue to
the United States is to be permanently
eXtinguished.
Sentiment, it Is said, which has kept the
beacon burning all these years, can no
longer keep it alight. and now the Gov
eminent will snuf it for all time.
News OF the contemplated extinguish-
ment Of the torch was received here yes
terday in the form OF notice to mari
ners. sent out by the Lighthouse Board Of
the Treasury Department. at Washington
under date OF February y. There is no
sentiment in the official announcement,
which reads:
Liberty Enl:ghtening the World Light
Station Notice is hereby given that on
or about March j. 1902, the hxed white
electric light shown from the torch OF the
bronze statue at this station inside OF
Fort Wood. Bedloe Island. westerly side
Of the main channel in the upper part Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
SENATOR HILLMAN
NOT A CHURCH-BRBAKB
Denies He Has SOWed the
Seeds of Discord.
Says His Lecture i'm Providence Was
Received With All the Usual
Marks Of Approval.

Senator TilIman says there is no truth
in the statement that there has been OF
viii De "a disruption in the Calvary Bap-
list Church Of Providence. as a result Of
an address on she negro question which
he delivered there Oh Tuesday night
on the contrary Senator Tnlmau saws
that be was accorded q hesplJable well
come. and received hearty and evidently
earnest applause. He characterized the
statement that the church is threatened
with disruption as piece Of exlra-eu-
tEusiastlc endeayCr on The part of the
ambitious reporter who wrote H.
81 haven't heard Of any disruption az
the Providence church" said Senator
Tillmau- Il Was given a hearty welcome
over there. but as for there being any
il.-feeling caused by my lecture ] am
sure that the statement is Incorrect
u talked foreibIy but told nothing cut
Of the ordinary. / only said what would
say on the foor Of the senate. Maybe
was bluut--s blunt as am in the Sen
ate. ana perhaps a little blunter-but Z
didn't offend anybody.
The 1udieu,. listened 20 me for two
hours ana q half and didn't hear auy
expressions Of disa9ulo.aL what ! had
90 say I said directly and my remarks
were applaudcd frequently. 7 MAS shown
every courtesy The church seat a man
over 20 escort mo from washington. after
had thought il would be fnb5ssi5le for
me 10 attend. f
The lecture was one Of the regular
course given by the church was asked
10 speak on the subject OF The negro
question from Southern point OF view.
and ], of course. stated By opinions on
. that subject. / didn't voice ana startling
views whatever. and said only what /
( have said before.
AS for any dissention ha Wing arisen
I from my address. that is all nonsense
I There are no factions in the church any
more than might have existed before. II
/ there has been a disruption maybe il viii
! do the church good l.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
INVESTIGATING HIS RECORD.
Suspected ONercOnt Thief Held 10
Aynit Further Enquiries.

Suspected ONercOut Thief Held to
Await Further Enquiries.
DR.. James x. Hayes. who was arrested
yesterday by Detective Scrgeants Muller
and Baur with several stolen articles in
his possession. and whom the police be
leve 10 be an adept crook. was not sent
TO court this morning. although there are
said to be six well substantiated cases
against him. He viii be held until to-
morrow TO permit a further investigation
Of numerous other cases. in which he is
supposed TO have been involved. and to
hear from the various other cities. where
his picture and measurements have been
sent in the hopes OF securing his record.
1t is known that be has served time in
Baltimore under the name OF Edwin VI.
smith, the picture being quickly pro-
GUced yesterday afternoon by Superin-
teudent Evans. of the Bureau Of Identid-
cation. on receiving the measurements. It
is believed that his record Will also be OBJ
tanned from New York ard Philadelphia
When caught yesterday he was wear
ing an OveVcOat that had been stolen from
Max Prackt. 1900 X street northwest
where q coat that bad been stolen from
ar. Frank b. Lord was lbft He was also
wearing a handsome derby hat that had
been stolen from MT w :. Cain. Of 110I
Eighth street northwest Nr Gains
OvercC3t was afterward recovered also
Among the other compliments who ap-
pear against him. whose property has
been recovered, are MisstCarrie B0JeIer.
Sl2 X Street northwest. fr0mI whom was
stolen a pair Of gold Eyeglasses, Miss
Mary Lake. 400 Vt Street Northwest, a
watch ana chain, and Miss7HaFy b. Mann.
Of Ilg7 Thirteenth street northwest. q
p0cketbook containing about 81.
The prisoner had several keys in his
possession when arrestels lie has re-
. Trained from talking. and VIII give no in
formation about Himself elrhoush ne
shows great familiarity with some OF the
best crooks in the country. He IS said
90 nave been I'm this city about seven
years ago when be was intimate with the
CCuueI LOys..'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
JOSEPH LETTER HAS
4 SERIOUS RELAPSE
Feared Pneumonia Will De-
veIop in His Case.
Chicago Wheat Operator Confined to
His Apartments in New York
and Under COnstnDG Care.

NEW YORK. Feb lit became known
today that Mr.. Joseph Letter. the we'll
known Chicago wheat operator, who has
been very i'll in this city, has had a re-
lapse.
He is confined to his apartments, 70.
% West Thirty-third Street. and Is con
stantly attended night and day by two
trained nurses.
MIR. Letters mother. Mrs. Levi Eriter.
and his two sisters. Miss Mana and Miss
Daisy. are In New York. TO be near him,
and are stopping at the Waldorf-Astoria.
across the street from his apartments.
When Mr.. Letter was first taken in it
was thought he had typhoid fever. but
this idea was given up when noticeable
Improvement was discovered in his condi-
ton, and the conclusion was reached that
he had a bad attack OF the grip. which
would be over in a week.
An obstinate fever later developed, and
it is feared tina; pneumonia may be the
outcome.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
New York upper bay will be discontinued
By order OF the Lighthouse Board.
~ u IL unr-rI 4 n
~. H FARQUHAR,

New York upper bay viii be discontinued
By order OF the Lighthouse Board.
az. H. FARQUHAR,
''Rear Admiral. L. 5. ". Chairman"
Official red tape is said to be respon-
sible for the condition which makes 10
necessary to eXtinguish the torch Fort
Wood. in which stands the statue. Is
under the control Of the War Depart
ment The Lighthouse Board has had the
light in its keeping. and the statue itself
is under control Of a citizens committee
Congress has been niggardly in main
tanning it. Appeals for an appropriation
TO keep the beacon burning brightly have
been the subject o. jests IN the House
In February. 1901. Representative FitE-
gerald OF Massachusetts, asked .or an aP-
preparation for the purpose The apprO-
priatiOn was defeated by a large major
ity. and the torch. which in recent years
has never been too bright. has grown
gradually DINNER.
Installed on the island 20 furnish cur
rent for the torch there is a powerful
electric plant. but t. is unused few
lamps OF small power furnish barely
enough Illumination so that the beacon
can be made out by passing mariners
It's candle power was said 20 be one hun
drcd a year ago. A street are lamp is
much brighter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
hrs. HASKINS' ANSWER.
She Claims the Right 20 Open Her
Husbands Mail

In answer TO the petition Of her hus-
band. Dr. Henry ". Haskjns. asking that
she be restrained from opening and de-
stroying his mail. Mrs EsteHe Haskins.
states that there IS not the slightest oc-
easion for such action. Through her
counsel Fountain Pevton. she admits that
she did open three letters addressed 10
her husband. but denies that she de-
stroyed them. On the contrary she says
that when her husband returned TO the
house she gave him the letters she hsd
received.
In reference TO the matter Of opening
the letters. Mrs. Haskins contends that
she did so, in proper spirit. having her
husbands best interest ar heart. and fur
Their contends that as bis wife she had
the right 10 open his mail.
While not making any complaint on the
subject. l8 contradiction of her husband
Mrs. Haskins SAYS he does not support
her rs be rs able % DO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
To Bring Body 10 This CITY.

The remains OF John T. West who fell
ninety feet from the bridge that is under
Tuesday and was dashed 10 death on the
lee beneath. VIII probably be brought to
this city for interment- West was resi-
dent OF this city and was an ironwOrkeT
by trade. He was riding on a freight
train az the time Of the accident