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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
CoLFAx, GRANT PARISH. LA, SATURDAY. APRIL ii, 1903
Easter Sunday Thirty Years Ago


Easter Sunday, April Is, 1878, is
the date the Colfax Riot occurred, in
which about q hundred negroes and
three white men lost their lives. There
is no vestige or sign of that unfortu-
nate conflict left, except the lone
grave of Parish, one of the white men,
who was first buried near Rock L.
land, and afterward removed to the
Colfax cemetery. The breastwork
and trench, dug by the negroes, and
which afterward served as their burial
place, has all been leveled OH and OBJ
liberated. Among the ten or dozen
persons now living who knew where
the trench was located, there is now
considerable difference Of opinion as
to it's exact location.
In the same way that the visible
sign of that conflict has been obliter-
ated, even 90 has the old bitterness,
hatred and strife between the races
disappeared. Both white and black
can now look back upon this regret
table episode and see that it was q
terrible mistake. The negroes, led
on by designing adventures and un-
principled white men, thought they
could force themselves into position
and power and make the whites
knuckle to them. They were igno-
rant and did not know and appreci-
ate the fury and power of the whites
when it came to an issue between the
races. The lesson was sad and Sc
we're one, but the widows and orphans,
and the survivors O: that day, will
never be led into such another terri
BILE mistake.
Thenegroes here know the Southern
white people to be their only true
friends. President Teddy can make
all the bad breaks he chooses, and de-
signing rascals may seek to dissatisfy
them with their present conditions,
but they know it is best to let well
enough alone. All suggestions for a
revolution fall upon deaf ears. They
arehappy, contented and prosperous,
haveconstant employment and know
that their living is sure, and that is
all that falls to mortal man. Their
rights under the law are respected
and enforced, they get all the school
ing their children and conditions war
rant them in attempting, and in
many ways they have privileges and
q lvantages superior to any they
could hope for in other sections of
the country.
Thus, Father Time, the healer of all
wounds, has cured the breach between
the races, and we seldom hear an I'M
kind word for the colored man, ex-
cept it be from some one who does
not Judge him kindly for lack of a
knowledge and appreciation of his
zeal and endeavor to he a good and
worthy citizen. The negroes them
selves, If not melted to wrong, only
in rare instances ever get into trouble.
and in the main are endeavoring to
live by industrious and honorable
means. So, with this reflection We
are prone to believe that both whites
and blacks can greet the thirtieth an
niversary of that memorable Easter
Sunday with thankful hearts, that.
whereas distrust and hate once made
them enemies, confidence and esteem
now make them firm friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Ever ready, always reliable. are Cheat
hams Laxative Tablets. They cure q
cold quicker than any known remedy.
Easy to carry. pleasant to take. Guar
-anteed. Price Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

BY virtue Of the authority vested in me under
an ordinance Of the Town Council of the town
Of Colfax. Ia, on the 30th day Of March. A. ID.
voters Of the town Of Colfax to be held on the
18th day Of April. 1908 at the court house In said
town. for the purpose Of submitting to the taid
forth In the above referred to ordinance.
Thus done and signed on this tho 31st day Of
March. A. D. 1904. Up. LEWIS,
Mayor Of the Town Of Colfax-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

The pleasant TO take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re-
lief in all cases OF cough. Group and la
grippe because it does not pass immedi-
ately into the stomach, but takes effect
right at the seat OF the tronble. 1t draws
out the Inflammation, heals and soothes
and cures permanently BY enabling the
lungs To contribute pure life-giving and
life-sustaining oxygen to the blood and
tissues. ]. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Our friend, Dan W. Kelly, who re-
turned from Nashville, Tenn, last
week, has rented the Office on the
Nash block. formerly occupied by DR..
Gray, and as soon as the carpenters
and paper hangers put the finishing
touches on IT, viii hang out his shin
gle thusly, I'D. W. Kelly, NJ. D."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

BY virtue Of the authority vested in me under
an ordinance Of the Town Council Of the town Of
Collar. La. passed on the 3Oth day Of March,
A. ID. 1903. hereby appoint J. B. Mcknight and
w. b. Garrett commissioners Of election. and X.
W. Richardson clerk Of election, for the purpose
Of holding an election provided In the above
referred to ordinances.
Thus done and signed on this the slst day Of
March. A. ID. 1893. J. p. LEWIS.
Mayor Of the Town Of Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
Ofiicial Proceedings of the Grant
Parish School Board.

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Colfax, La, April 4, 1908.
The Grant parish school board met
this day with all the members present,
except w. +. Logan, Talmon Chand-
Ter and A. j. Dunn.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and regularly approved.
John L. LaCroix having been OPP
pointed as q member of the board,
vice ]. w. Helt, and having been pre-
sented to the board, was received as
q member and the secretary ordered
to enroll his name as q member OF
the board.
Sections six and seven in township
8 north, range A west, ordered taken
from district 81 and placed in the
Hargis district %.
Application to extend the College
Hill district SO as to include what is
known as the Brister district was
rejected.
All applications for public schools
were referred to the superintendent
and president for action.
One dollar, poll tax Of Isaiah Nu-
gent, less commission, ordered refund
ed. he having paid it twice.
Application to have the first grade
certificate of Miss Carrie Balance re-
instated was rejected.
Ninety dollars was allowed out of
the funds heretofore pro rated to the
Gates school, to be used in improving
school building.
Superintendent and president au-
thorized to draw sufficient funds from
district one funds to pay for desks,
and the freight on same, recently pur-
chased for the Colfax High School.
The following bills were allowed
and ordered paid:
J.J.O'Qninn, recording deeds
to school board. ............. A 90
H. G. GOODWIN, print enum-
Grafton blanks and school
districts. .......................... IL 25
N. E. Swafford, bill in suit of
State Auditor versus Siess
Brothers............................ 40 3s
j. A. Harvey, assessing 176 81
$34 IL each was allowed to H. ] ].
Bruce and g. w. Nugent, as keepers
fees in suit of w. w. Heard, Auditor,
VS.. Siess Bros, provided they would
accept this in full settlement of their
II e. = 1-<o~>-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

NJ. NJ. Austin. OF Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour Of need.
His wife had such an unusual case Of
stomach and liver trouble. physicians
could not help her. He thought Of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only sc at Crescent Drug Store, Collar;
Bush 4 Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

We are sorry to learn that our
friend, w. F. Logan, is suffering with
an aggravated pulmonary attack,
and is thinking Of going to some arid
region for relief.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

VIM. LaCroix. parish treasurer. debtor to Grant
Parish School Fund for quarter ending March
slst, 1903.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Bruce and g. w. Nugent, as keepers
fees in suit of w. w. Heard, Auditor,
vs.. Siess Bros, provided they would
accept this in full settlement of their
claim for services as keeper.
The treasurer's report was received,
examined, accepted and ordered pub
lished.
There being no further business the
board adjourned sine die.
j. @. LONG,
j. A. WILLIAMS, President.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Brief communications upon subjects of
public interest solicited, but no attention
will be paid to anonymous writer's.
Address: OHRoNICLR Collar, La.
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O0acial advertisements 81 per square
Tor first insertion; each subsequent pub
hcation 80 cents per square.
~Judicial advertisements must be
paid for in advance, or they will be dis
continued after the first insertion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
BOARD OF TRADE D0INGS.
viii Arrange With Mine Owners
for Mineral Exhibit

The executive committee Of the
Board OF Trade bold a meeting on
Friday evening to consider the matter
of collecting an exhibit for the Oregon
bureau of information in Portland, a
phone message having been received
by President Thomas from Col Drake,
stating that they were ready to receive
exhibits. II was decided that an effort
would be made to secure such an ex.
hibit and the meeting was then ad-
journed to meet on Monday evening.
On Monday evening the committee
met and made definite arrangements
toward presenting the matter Of an ex-
hibit 10 the miners and mine owners
Of Josephine county and an urgent re-
quest is TO be made of them for their
cooperation 1t is desired that sam.
pies be obtained from every mine in
the county, and also samples Of timber,
agricultural and other products. Some
discussion also was held concerning
the bureau Of mines to be established
for this state and the importance Of
having Josephine county represented
on such bureau or commission.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
Merlin Items.


MllI hGyholus inaue Il "Trip 10 'le
ureehDack mlhe rrluay'
Mrs. Frank Crow is visiting rela-
tives here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Andrews came
up from Galice Wednesday.
Mrs. Perkins and Miss Ora St Lewis
from Grants Pass are visiting in our
CITY.
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Grants Pass Friday for a few davs
visit nj home
,f;ss ,bhio s,ool,,,l, ,.;.;.,5 ,rorii,,
frinnds and o,tnnd'd ,L, ont,r,, ,,'' in,,an,
Satnrdav cvSninp ''' ~
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MI George MlhAIeI' foreman OF tnc
Telegraph llhemen, resigned ms posi-
tioh mere ana l'it Tor ms nome al
hos'oHrR frlu'y'
Queen Every and George Dora left
on saturday mornings train for Ash
lahd where they, VIII VISIT with rela-
tlves Tor lew days
AhAF AfAN' AAhAAAN tllAl NNb NblH AAhlll
Sardinc creek near Gold Hill were in
our city a few days last week Mr.
and Mrs Sam Dusenberry returned
homo with them Fri(ay
Vim Jordan is having his boreI
r,yylv D,n.rnd and r,inf.d ,,otjn,, d..
great Improvement in the comfort and
looks of the whole interior Mr.. En-
sign of Camas Valley is doing the
work.
Miss Ordelin Noel is i'm with T..
prinne and bns rrtprncd home from,
Tunn,l q. where shc bas b,rn rmplovrJ
AS cook Her sister Mis- Ftw Nor'
viii take her nlnce st tb, tprnrI mil
sbn is nblr IN resnmn ynrl
1i'. -, -. ...,
Adam Shauer ana family came very
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
NOW UP TO THE COUNTIES
Which VIII Send Best Exhibit to
Portla nd Burea

The Portland Telegram in recent
issue has the following timely ed
itorial regarding exhibits for the
Oregon bureau Of information
Which county Will be frstY Which
one viii be- best? At the Union Depot,
in Portland, hereafter, is to be main
tained an exhibit Of Oregon's pro.
ducts, chiefly for the benefit Of visitors
from Eastern states. Each county can
have a space there, as we understand
it, free. Some enterprising people Of
Portland have inaugurated and started
this exhibit, and it is up to the
counties TO represent themselves, to
show what they produce
This will be a valuable exhibit,
taken altogether for Oregon, and for
its various parts. Wheat, wool, lum-
Der, fish, gold-you have these and
other things in great abundance-or
they can be produced here for mil
lions. show up samples of them.
This is the idea. 1t is good one.
Everybody help. Pull together.
Which county will make the best
showing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
BRIDGE NOT TEMPORARY
So Says r. ID. Cole. Who Helped
Build II.


Editor Courier:
As an erroneous impression seems to
have gone abroad concerning the
Rogue river bridge, l would like to
correct it, by your kind permission.
1t was stated in the Oregonian that a
temporary structure had been built,
which would be replaced by pcrma-
nent one later on, and then the OBJ
server goes one better by publishing
the statement that long timbers had
been borrowed from the 5. p. Ry. and
the Citizens" were building a tempor-
ary bridge which would do for the pres
ent, and the timbers were to be returned
to the railroad after a while, when
the real thing is built, and the last
issue Of the Courier also said tenn
pOrary. " Now, | want to state as a
matter Of justice to our county
authorities that they made out
the bill and ordered the material Of
the Booth Kelly Co., before they
were obtainable as their mills were
not in proper condition to turn out
the order on account Of the recent
floods and il was also Unexpectedly
delayed by the railroad Company, and
did not land here until the day we began
work on the bridge and / will say
further, that there is nothing Of a
temporary nature about that bridge
The timbers were the heaviest and
best obtainable and it has been built
70 stay and in the strongest manner
possible, for we drove piles clear
down to bedrock to carry the bent
that supports the new span and also
for the bent that had supported the
old approach which had rested on
sand and had been undermined and
had fallen down and made a clear
span of GO feet where it had been but
20 before, and all this was done in
eight days, Notwithstanding the state
ment of the Observer that il would
take six weeks, and this new span
would carry any ordinary freight
train, and every joint in it has three
coats of carbolineum to preserve il
from rusting.
Now, while we were toiling on that
bridge, exposed to the driving rain
and freezing weather we used to gaze
up Sixth street with longing eyes ex-
pecting every minute that our bus
mess men would loom up on the hori-
zoq all eager to the help US with the
bridge. But alas for human hopes,
for none came, and "of all sad words
of tongue or pen, the saddest are these
it might have been J" and if our
county cousins had waited for them to
build that bridge, they would now be
singing, Plunged in gulf Of dark
despair, we trembling sinners lie. "
Respectfully,
r. d. Cole
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
Music Glass.

"womans Work ia Music" will boz
the subject for study at the meeting
OF the Music class, Saturday, Feb g~
and the following program will Doc
given;
Current events Ch..
History" Mrs lIattir Yourg
Women as Composer
........... Miss Susie Banuarg
Women as Artists
........... Mrs Marie Robi,
Adele Aus der Ohe" NJ. ,...
"Madrigal' N'N ''"''
"Cha Schumau" .......
........ Mrs Margaret Mitchell
Adolina Patti ... Mrs Manguu
Piano Solo Miss Cleo Lucus
Brief sketch Of three operate sing.
ers OF the present day Mrs Parker
Brief sketch OF three pianists Of
the present day ..... Mrs Hood
Chorus Drill Glass
The Pacific Coast Tunic Agents
association met in Ashland Saturday
aud Sunday Over 100 delegates were
present
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26


She flies with her own wings" is
the motto Of our state and II is par
ticularly appropriate to Southern
Oregon, for Of all the several districts
of the state, Southern Oregon has made
the greatest progress with the least
pushing along She has flown be-
cause her wings carried her. She
has developed because she could do no
otherwise, having in her the elements
of growth that could not be smother
ed Southern Oregon can no more
help developing than n healthy child
can keep from growing, The re-
sources of this district are such that
they can not be hidden or ignored and
some day they will receive wider
recognition than we realize. But
judicious advertising will hasten the
day when our section will be developed
according TO It's worth The wings
OF Southern Oregon may be strength
oned and her flight greatly accelerat-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26

While fruit growing is one of the
most profitable industries in Southern
Oregon it can be made even more
remunerative were the fruit growers
united in an organization where they
could be mutually helpful to each
other by cooperation in the different
departments pertaining to their in
dustry. Every other industry Of the
country is organizing and for SO II
protection the fruit growers must or
ganize. The Rogue river valley is
the only big fruit district on the
Pacific coast that is not organized -
Medford Success
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
Appleeate Items.

Miss Lena Carter was at Proyolt
Thursday.
Mr.. Provolt intends to sow five acres
more Of alfalfa this year.
Everitt Lewman was st Bridge
Point, Applegate, Friday.
Ed Estes Of ProvClt was "a visitor
to Grants Pass Thursday.
Ben Thurston Of Humbug was at the
Applegate postotiice Friday.
Marsh Baldwin of ProSolt was at
Williams Friday on business.
Willie Farris Of Applegate was on
our side Of the river Wednesday
Amos Cook of Applegate was in
Grants Pass Wednesday Oh business.
". II. Boswick of upper Applegate
was in Medford on business Thursday.
L. W. Smith, the Provolt merchant
was at Grants Pass Thursday on
business.
We are sorry TO say that Mrs. a.
Lettkon who has been i'll for some
time is no better
John Peruol, the Bridge Point
merchant and postmaster was at
Grants Pass Thursday.
Miss Nellie Harriott who has been
visiting relatives at Laurel Grove
returned home Friday.
Elmer Throbmartia aud Halle
Mansfield Of upper Applegate, were
at Bridge Point Friday.
u T.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26

Chas W. Fulton, the newly elected
senator, has long been recognized @ &
ono Of the ablost of the republican
politicians of the state, aud has been
prominent in state politics for many
years He Is "a friend of Senator
Mitchell and will be able to worl,
with him in complete harmony for
the interests of Oregon OF all the
candidates whose names appear in the
voting, Fulton is most acceptable 70
the people Of this portion Of the state
and the legislatures selection is re-
ceived with satisfaction here. Fulton s
election was accomplished through the
grim and desperate determination of
his following. With them, it was
" Fulton or bust" and they knew no
othcr canidate. The opposition were
mado certain that the only way to
break the deadlock was TO elect Full.
ton and SO at the last minute enough
votes went his way to land him In tho
sought for position, Harvey Scott.
of the Oregonian lcaped into the arena
rs dark horse, in the last hour of the
voting but the senatorial lightning
was not forthcoming in his direction
and he was unable to cut larger
figure than did Gcor whose following
he absorbed Gcor claimed the place
by righ, assuming that ho was th,
choice OF the people through the MAY.
act hut this was an idle claim %. last
summers popular vote expressed oh,
peoples choice only as between O.r
and Mood
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26

District attorney A. l.. Reames is
prominently mentioned as a very like
ly candidate for congressman on the
democratic ticket II is doubtful If
the democrats could put forward a
stronger man. Mr.. Reames is a
young man Of ability and ambition, a
ready and forcible speaker, and an
excellent runner He is a son-in-
law Of the late Congressman Tongue.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
Sarter' Thinks Present Route
is the Best One.

Inotico an article in your paper of
last week proposing a new road for
Galicc. Your correspondent says:
There is a movement to change the
road from its former Cpresent) route,
to run ON this side Of the river to a
point below the mouth of Taylor
creek.
He evidently means to say run
ON the other side Of the river, since
the road is now on this side, from the
ferry down We believe in public
improvement in general and progress
in our camp in particular A good
road is the broadcast avenue to pros.
pority in any community,and we want
"a road to Galice just as good as our
means and ability can possibly make.
Since we may expect but little further
aid from the county, the question arises {:
How shall We cNpcnd our surplus %
resources In road making to the best
advantage : BY improving the pre-
sent road, or 10y building new one
over the most difficult part of the route.
In all seriousness we question the
wisdom Of the latter plan. Each route
had its advocates when the road was
located Each side Of the river was
surveyed aud estimates of cost made.
The present route was chosen as the
more practical and less expensive.
The distance is about the same ON
either sidc-thrce miles from the fer.
ny TO the intersection of proposed
route with the present road-three
miles of all road building, and most
Of it difficult building, while one mile
of the three ON the present road from
Taylor creek DOWN required but very
litilc work and the expensive work ON
tine other two is already done and the
rmd i'm use
The summit must bc crossed ON
either side to pass Taylor creek canon,
and the survey showed it to be- lower
on the side of present road
On tho proposed route, Squaw creek
and Stntton creek must bc crossed
with steep grades ON either side
True, there are two steep grades ON
Taylor hin Of the present road, one ON
each side Of the summit, but very
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26

President Roosevelt has reminded
congress that some consideration Of
treaties is necessary at this session.
He wants the treaty with Co lombia
in regard TO the isthmian canal and
the Cuban reciprocity treaty acted
upon and will call an extra session If
they are neglected.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26

The proposed exhibit to be installed
in the Union depot in Portland should
be furthered and supported by the
citizens of Josephine county, that n
display croditablo TO US and our re-
sources may DO made. The easternors
who come to Oregon this spring viii
all land at the Union depot They
will nearly all examine the exhibits
ON display at that place and to very
large extent will draw their infer.
onces and impressions Of the state and
its more or less advantageous Soc
tions from that exhibit. Southern
Oregon has the resources and adyan-
tages but 1t Is necessary that they be
shown or districts of inferior re-.
sources and opportunities will be
placed above ours in minds Of the new
comers who know nothing of the state
except what they see aud hear. Lot
Josephine county be ON hand with
an exhibit that will impress them in
II way that they can never forget. The
only expense to us Of such an exhibit
is the trouble Of collecting il.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26

"a. thc weather settles a little more
so tje Grounds won't be muddy SO as
TO ruin the balls There are l,,-j u,IoJ
nino.-Provolt. Williams and missouri
FLAT Thev will play most OF inc
summer so they will be in shape 10
plav other mines. SIS ana 'Oi'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-26
Coming Events

Mar? Eli Perkins at Opera house.
March 6.S-District Christian En-
deayor convention at Presbyterian
nhnrrh