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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
Art Section

\ Many pretty new things in drawn
\ Linens Mexican work and Brazil
ian point, are now being shown IN
I this popular section. AS a SPECIAL
feature tomorrow, we offer a line
' of lovely Brazilian Point Doylles,
y at prices that will prove very
\ tempting to the most economical
\ There is nothing in Linen Drawn
\ Work half so pretty as Brazilian
I Point and you should indulge in a
\ few of these pretty pieces whIle
they are so cheap.
y o.Inch DoyIies for...,..'...'25e
y o,lnch Doylies for......'''..29 SIC
\ t2-lnch Doylies for ... .'..''Ioe
\ Both round and square ones IN
\ each lot.
n Another good thing is Asbestos Table
|; Mats. covered with removable whlte
y seoIIoped embroidered edge linen cover
\ The prices run as follows
\ 6-Inch zoe, 9-Inch 49c, i2-l nc 91c'
t5,Ineh z9c, IS Inch SI.0O
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Masonic Celebration.

m6SOllC OclcUIUl1O0s
Colfax Lodge No. 259, F. & A. NJ.
celebrated Thanksgiving Day with
a Masonic procession. public lee
ture and a grand Thanksgiving
dinner at the LeSage hotel, at
which they entertained fifty guests.
Agreeable to previous announce
ment, Mr.. Henry E. Hardtner,
Dist. Deputy Grand Master of the
23d Masonic District of Louisiana,
arrived by the Thursday morning
passenger train, where he was met
by a delegation of the fraternity.
The programme for the day be-
gan with a procession of Master
Masons, formed at the Lodge room,
wearing white aprons and bearing
the various emblems of the order,
and marching in double file of
eighteen couples to the Methodist
church.
Mrs. s. L. Wells played a march
as the procession passed up the
aisle and took their places. The
church choir sang four selections
at appropriate intervals. The ad-
dress of Mr.. Hardtner lasted for
about one hour, and was a gem of
beauty and historical information
to the public listeners; but it was
peculiarly enjoyable and instruct
i've to the brethren of the mystic
tie, who understood and appreciat-
ed the many symbolic illusions
and fraternal terms with which it
abounded.
After the address the Masons
and their wives, together with
about a dozen specially invited
guests, repaired to the Hotel Le-
Sage, where they partook of a
bountiful Thanksgiving dinner.
Those who know the fame of mine
host LeSage as q caterer can we'll
appreciate the fact when we say
that the dinner was n credit To anv
locality.
The afternoon was devoted to
Lodge room lectures to the breth-
rem. At night Mr.. Hardtner pre-
sided at the raising of Rev. ]. r.
Miller to the degree of a Master
Mason. Also on Friday Mr.. Hardt-
ner devoted a portion of the day to
lecturing and instructing the breth-
rem in the mysteries and traditions
of the ancient and venerable order,
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Notice Of Contest.
q. 8. Land Once, New Orleans. La.,(
Nnvos1hoR 4 1(>02

November 3, 1909.
Asufilcient contest afiidayit having
been filed In this Office by Frank n.
Deem, contestant, againet homestead
entry No. N.755. made August s. 1900,
for the s \ Of NV \. and N \ of SWk.
eec. "A, tip north, range west, by
Frank b. Osborn. contestee, in which
1t II alleged that said Frank B. Os-
born has never established residence.
and has wholly abandoned said tract,
and changed his residence therefrOm
for more than six months since MAX
ing said entY, and next prior to the
date herein; that said tract 10 not
settled upon and cultivated by said
party Al required by law, and that
the said absence from the said land is
not due to the entryman's employ
ment In the Army, Navy or Marine
Corps Of the United States, said
parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching
said allega tiOn at 10 O'Clock a. m. on
December IA, 1908, before j. j. O'Quinn.
clerk Of court, at COlfax. La, and
that final hearing will be held at 10
O'Clock q. m. ON December Is, 1903, be-
fore the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in New
Orleans, La.
The said contestant having, In a
proper affidavit, fled October 81, 1893,
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service Of this
notice cannot he made. It h hereby
ordered and directed that such mo-
tice be given BY due and proper pub
lication.
WALTER L. COHEN,
Register.
A. B. KENNEDY,
n0vl4 Receiver.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
cOLFAx GRANT PARISH LA, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2s 1903

The Play House In Alexandria.
Ye Chronicle editor, in company
with Capt. O. H. Teal, went to AL
exandria last Monday evening to
attend to some business matters,
remaining over to Wednesday
morning. While there We attend
cd the farce of the 1.-TWO Johns" at
the new opera house, Tuesday even
ing. The house was crowded al
most to its full capacity by a fine
and intelligent audience, that de-
served better entertainment than
the vulgar vaudeville stuif that
was served up to them. Some OF
the acting was moderately good,
but the presence of several of the
players on the stage was hslf-heart-
ed and stilted, and clouded the per-
formance 30 a. to mar the effect.
The injection Of several question
able bon rnots Of double entendre
were sufficient to bring the blush
of shame to every self-respecting
man and woman in the house, and
must have spoiled the pleasure for
most of the bellies and beaux for
the evening. Our Alexandra
friends should demand . class of
entertainment that they are willing
their wives and daughters should
patronize.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Candy-25c to q a box at
A. NJ. LKSAaE's.

The Fool and His Money.
Apropos Of the Hostetter-Cantleld
case the Brooklyn Eagle thus delivers
itself of some plain truths about
gambling In plain and caustic Eng
lish:
1.-THE notion which gamblers go
sedulously cultivate, that there is
any such thing as square game Or
an honest gambler is the veriest
moonshine. There cannot be such q
thing in the nature Of the business.
Tho gamblers are outlaws. Their
business exists either furtively and
intermitteply, or else by the pay
ment of high prices for protection
They are not In the business for
sport or for their health. 1t is n
matter Of business, not of honor.
They must win, and they must win,
largely, to compensate them for
the risks, the protection, the inter-
missions Of idleness and for the lavish
and glaring hospitality, which they
extend to convince the credulous
youth with more money than sense
that their resorts are high toned
and 'on the level The story OF Hos
tetter and the birds Of prey who as
sembled about him in New York is a
better warning than q hundred SER
mons. One Of these gentlemen sued
H0stetter's estate for 4115, 900. and
the case was compromised by
family which dreuded notoriety for
the fOllies Of the dead man. It Is a
great pity that the case was not
fought through in court, for the ven
tilation Of the ways in which such
claims are made up. The Honest
John Of the political world aud the
honest professional gambler are ex-
ploded fictions that contribute only
to the fapdoOdle-the stuff on which
fools alone are fed"
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

The young men Of Colfax, assisted
by several of the business men Of the
town, last week made up a purse and
bought fine shot gun for Mr.. F. B.
Dean, which they presented to him in
place of the gun be lost by the burn
ing of his house about two months
ago. Mr.. Dean is q great hunter, and
loves u good gun. He also thinks .
great deal of his friends, and is espe-
cially proud Of his new gun. He re-
quests that we express his gratifica-
tion and thanks to his friends for the
handsome testimonial they give him
of their friendship and esteem.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

The following blind sidings are flag stops for
trains No~. and 2: Chalk Level, Harvey. Hun
ter, Ninock, Loggy Bayou. Hope. Crichton. Car
roll, Kenilworta, Crews, Raven Camp, Sheperd,
Tyrnwley, Barrett.
Connections at Shreveport for all points in the
North. East and West.
Wesoiicit your freight shipments from Shreve-
port, Alexandria and New Orleans, aud from all
points in the North, East, West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE,
Gen. Freight Agent.
K. &. d. MARSHALL.
Asst. Gen. Freight Agent.
p. hoILVRIED
Vice Prest 4 Gen. Mgr.
Geperal Offices, Shreveport. La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

On account of the Boil Weevil
Convention, to be held in New Or
leans ON Monday, November 3Otb,
the Louisiana Railway and Naviga-
ton Co. will sell tickets from all
stations on their road to Alexandria
and return at the rate of one fare
for the round trip. These tickets
will be good for return passage un-
til December Sd.
The Texas and Pacific rate from
Alexandria to New Orleans and re-
turn is IS 80, and the tickets will
be sold on November 29th, with re-
turn passage good until Dec. Sd.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

We are pleased this week to pre-
sent to our readers the likeness Of
Sam johnson, lumberman, mer-
chant and planter, of Villas, Grant
parish, La, lately named a. the
Democratic candidate for police ju-
ror from ward six. He was born
in Pennsylvania in 1849. His pa
rents, Joseph and Anna (Allen)
johnson, were born respectively in
Canada and South Carolina, in
1923 and 1926, their marriage tax
ing place in Pennsylvania They
afterward moved to Tennessee,
where the father of the subject of
this sketch died in 1878, and his
mother in 1880, both being worthy
members of the Christian church.
Mr.. Johnson's father was q mer-
chant and farmer. Sam johnson
was the oldest of eight children,
and is the only one now living. He
was reared to q farm life, princi-
pally in Tennessee, passing through
the varied vicissitudes of the war.
When about sixteen years Of age he
began working for himself in q
wagon factory. learning that occu-
pation, but did not fellow it long.
He then gave his attention for
about ten years to carpentering in
Tennessee and Kentucky. In 1882
Mr.. johnson came from Tennessee
to Grant parish, and followed FARM
ing for a while. He began saw
milling in 1885, at his present locs-
tion at Villas, FIVE miles north Of
Colfax, where he still conducts his
saw and planning mill interests. He
was appointed postmaster of Villas
(nsmed by ]. B. Lyman) postofice
during Cleveland's first administra-
ton, which position he has held
continuously since. In addition to
sawmilling and planting, Mr.. John
son now conducts q general mercan-
tile business.
He was married in Tennessee in
1876, to Miss Lulu Mansfield. who
was born in Tennessee, in which
State she was left an orphan when
very young. Twelve children have
been born to this union (6 boys
and 6 girls) eight of whom are
now living. Mr.. johnson il an
honored member of Montgomery
Lodge No. l68. A. F. and A. N.
His election as Q member of the
police jury may be regarded as
certain. and he il q fine representa-
tive man for the position.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
G.mhl;ru ia . v;ca .nd .bon,d

Gambling is . vice and should
be suppressed, 90 says the law of
our land. All towns and munici.
palities have full authority to make
and enforce laws and regulations
against this vice. The Colfax su-
thorities should see to it that no
body is allowed to make themselves
obnoxious to any Of our citizens on
this score.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Cotton quotations in New Orleans
at the close of business Wednesday,
Nov. 25th. were as follows:
DIsastrous Wrecks.

Carelessnees Is responsible Tor many
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
throat and lung troubles. But since the
advent Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. coughs and colds, even the
worst casescan be cured, and hopeleea
resignation is no longer necessary. Mrs.
Lois Crapg. OF Dorchester, Mass, is one
of many whose life was saved by DR..
Kings New Discovery. This great rem
edy is guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases by Crescent Drug Store, Colfax |;
Bush 4 Randolph. Fairmount. Price
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

Notice 10 given that Thos. r. Guin.
convicted on the charge Of perjury on
the 18th day Of October, 1908, In the
District Court Of Grant parish. and
sentenced on same day to two years
hard labor In the State penitentiary
at Baton Rouge, La, IL applying to
the Board Of Pardons for cOmmuta-
tion Of sentence to four months.
THOS. F. GUN,
BY JOEL L. FLETCHER, y
nOv283ts Attorney.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Vindicating Senator German.


1t appears that General NJ. C. But
Ter, former United States Senator
from South Carolina, has written q
letter vindicating Senator Gorman,
who, for years has rested under the
charge of having emaculatedithe VIII
son tariff bill, which President Cleve-
land characterized rs ian act OF per-
fidy and dishonor." For reasons
which he alone knows Senator Cor
man has silently submitted to detrac-
tion and ignominy in certain quarters,
but it now seems to be the purpose
of ex-Southern Senators to clear SEN
ator German from the charge which
it would appear from the secrets Of
the Democratic Senate caucus was
unjustly lodged against him. In a
letter to the Washington Post, ex-
Senator Pugh, OF Alabama, corro-
borates the statement OF General
Butler, that German was not respon.
sible for the mangling of the Wilson
bill, and gives some additional and
interesting facts in connection with
it. Senator Pugh was in the caucus
which discussed the bill, and says:
"He (Pugh) made the first speech
in the caucus, and the first motion
viz, to put back coal and iron on the
dutiable list. The motion being vot-
ed down, be gave notice that he'd re-
new it in the Senate. The vote was
then reconsidered. White of Louisi-
ana gave speech against the free
sugar feature of the bill-'a most vio-
lent and aggressive speech voor-
hees, of Indiana, replied, telling White
that it was luck for him that he had
been confirmed as associate justice Of
Supreme Court before making his
speech. This threw the caucus into
great excitement 1t became plain
that nothing in the way Of final and
harmonious action was then possible
and SO q committee to confer with
the finance committee was appointed.
All the senator's knew that Murphy,
of New York, Smith and Mcpherson,
of New Jersey, and Brice, of Ohio,
would not vote for the Wilson bill as
it stood at that time. German made
no motion ip the caucus. He had no
more to do with the changing of the
Wilson bill than many other Demo-
cratic Senators. Pugh explains tnat
he gives his evidence on this point in
the interest of the truth OF history
and as an act of justice to the dis
tinguished Mary1ander."
While the vindication of Senator
German is q belated one, it will, no
doubt, be greatly appreciated by his
friends in the purity, but it seems
rather strange that the ex-Southern
Senator should have remained silent
for SO many years, knowing, as they
now declare, that the Marylander
was not responsible for the terrible
slashing that the Wilson bill received.
They should have gone to his defense
at the time when he was being Aercely
assailed by the entire Democratic
press of the country. This is what
they should have done, but instead
they allowed him to bescapegoat. In
this connection it may be well to re-
mark, that Mr.. Pugh's action in re-
storing coal and iron to the dutiable
list in order to benefit a few friends
Of his in the Birmingham district,
caused the people Of Alabama to keep
him at home and send General Pet
tus to the United States Senate.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

Terminated in an ugly cut on the leg
of J. b. Orner, Franklin Grove, III. 1t
developed stubborn ulcer unyieldiDg
to doctors and remedies for four years.
Then BuckIen's Arnica Salve cured. It's
just as good for bnrns, scalds, skin erup-
tions and piles. 25c at Crescent Drug
Store, Colfax La; and Bush & Randolph,
Fairmouut, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

Our Next U01C00 states senator.
The Picayune has not given much
consideration to the proposed pri-
mary to nominate a United States
Senator for Louisiana, because, after
all, the Senator must be nominated
and elected in O joint session Of both
houses Of the General Assembly, and
such nomination and election are not
legally associated with any popular
expression, although not wholly In
dependent of it.
But whatever may be the result OF
the primary, and without regard to
it, the Picayune wants to urge the
vital Importance to this state OF be-
ing represented in the Senate Of the
United States by the very ablest and
most efficient man Louisiana can
produce. Events already shaping
themselves in the nations future win
exert q most powerful influence upon
these Southern States, and in particu-
lar upon Louisiana.
The negro equality race question
and it's cognate relations to the Con-
gressional representation to the
Southern States is going to be forced
upon the attention of the National
Legislature in way that will cause
most excited debates and threaten
radical action. The question Of the
sugar tariff will be again brought
into prominence by the Presidents
persistent demand for reciprocity
with Cuba, and under these condi-
tiOns Louisiana and the entire South
must be at the front with their very
best men everywhere, but most of all
in the Senate at Washington.
No mere politician can be charged
with the duties that will fall upon the
States representatives under these
circumstances. No new man mex
perienced in the ins and outs Of the
business at Washington can be
trusted at such a time, NO stranger
to the leading men who will be his
colleagues.will be able to accomplish
any good in such an emergency, no
natter what may be his ability.
What is wanted is a statesman Arm
and immovable in standing for
principle, profound in his knowledge
OF the interests at stake. and diplo-
matte and courteous, hut wise and
sagacious in dealing with men and
treating subjects. This IL what is
absolutely required. Such is the man
who is wanted to Gil the seat in the
Senate that will next become vacant.
The state Of Louisiana already has
such q man in that seat. He has
proved his mettle and his quality,
and has already done good service in
behalf Of L0uisiana's great sugar
interest, but he will show himself up
to the mark wherever any great
interest Of Louisiana win be at issue
in Washington. Murphy j. Foster
is this Senator, and the people Of
this State will be blind to every
interest did they fail to record an
overwhelming verdict in his behalf.
Fortunately for Louisiana, she is
well and truly represented in the
United States Senate Mt Washing
ton, and the people should see 10 it
that We keep her so.-New Orleans
Picayune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
NO. A..

Capt. John N. Pharr, formerly the
fusion candidate for governor, died
at his home at Berwick, La, on last
Saturday. He was a successful sugar
planter and lumberman, and was uni
versally recognised as y christian
gentleman.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For Senator, 9th District.
CHAS. HI. TEAL,
of COlfax.
For Judge, 18th Judicial District.
W. F. BLACKMAN,
OF Rapides.
For Dist. Attorney. 18th Jud. Dist.
JNO. X. HUNTER,
OF Rapides.
For Representative from Grant.
s. r. LEE,
Of Pollock.
For Sheriff.
M. +. SWAFFORD,
of COlfax.
For Clerk of District Court.
JAS. j. O'QUlNN,
of COlfax.
For recommendation as Assessor.
JAS. A. HARVEY,
Of Pollock.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Oaice at New Orleans, La. /
November IL, 1903.

Lana Omce aC new Orle0nS, 1Ia.s
November IL, 1903. (
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has fled notice
Of his intention to make final proof
In support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before xae. j. o.
Quinn, Clerk Of Court, at CollAx, La,
ON Dec. 70, 1903. viz:
CHARLES HI. JAMES,
H. f. n, ,128, for the N uf NV \, Sc
4 Of NV 4. and SwK I Of NE sec. IA,
tp. N, range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses
to prove HE con nCinuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, ~:
w. W. Corbitt, Of Black Creek, La,
Columbus Elkins, Of Tide, La, and
Jesse Thompson and Jack Thomp-
son, Of Villas, L.
WALTER L. COHEN,
-novH Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

You Know What You are Taking
when you take Groves Txsteless Chill
Tonic because the formula 10 plainly
printed on every bottle showing that Il
is simply Iron and Quinine In tasteless
form. No Cure, No Pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28
Lost watch Charm.

have lost a Royal Arch Masonic
keystone watch charm, solid gold,
with my name and number OF Lodge
and Chapter on It. A liberal reward
will be paid for it's return to me.
b. z. WOODRUFF.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

Gloves, SOC to 81 so, kid dress, for
ladies and gentlemen, all colors and
all sizes, at A. NJ. LESAGE's.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

Bay your sweetheart a box of L0w.
ney's candy mt 4. N. LESAGE's.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

All grades of Lowney's candies Mt
A. NJ. LESAGE's.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-28

Artics and rubbers at Faraldo'e,
for men, ladies and children.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
Save the Children.

Ninety.nipe Of every one hundred
Diseases that children have are due
TO disorders of the stomach. aud these
disorders are all caused by indlges.
ton Kodo Dyspepsia Cure is just
as good for children as 1t is for aonlts
Children thrive on g. It keeps their
little stomachs sweet and encourages
their growth and development Mrs.
Henry Cartcs. 7O5 Central St.. Nash
ville, Tenn. says; my little boy q
now three years old and has been
suffering from indigestion ever since
he was born have had the best
doctors in Nashville, but failed to do
him any good After using one bottle
OF Kodol he Is well baby. recon-
mend II 10 all sufferers" Kodol d.
gests what you eat era makes the
stomach sweet
Sold By j. N Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
Agent, A. T. q $ F. Railway.

Several weeks ago the attention of
the health officer was called to a pool
Of stagnant and fever breeding water
on West Oklahoma avenue, Since
then tho pool which has been iacreas-
ed many times In volume with an
amount of trash and garhage, has been
allowed 70 remain, much 10 tie asspy-
ance Of the public and pedestrians who
are obliged to pass the hole A re-
monsirmee Is being considered. which
win be presented 10 the proper OIL
clals
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

Rirst published in me Daily Leader
August s, 19O3)
Application for Liquor License.
Territory Of Oklahoma, County OF
Logan S.
Notice is hereby given that
H. f. Zemke
has this day filed in the Office Of the
County Clerk, In and for said County
.of Logan, his petition asking that a
license be granted him to sell at retail.
malt, spirituous and vinous liquors on
Lot 20, blk 10, Second Ward. Coyle.
20. T, in said County and Territory.
II no protest be filed onor before
Aug %, 1908,
hi spetition will be granted and
license issued.
Witness nay hand and the seal Of
said County hereto AFFIXED this
7th day Of August, 1903
(sEAL.)
N. J. c. johnson,
County Clerk
BY j. w Burnett, Deputy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

1t is rank foolishness to attempt TO
remove sallowness or greasiness OF
the skin by the use Of cosmetics, or
local" treatment. as advocated by the
beauty doctors" The only safe and
sure way that a woman can improve
her complexion is by purifying and
enrIchlng the blood, which can only be
accomplished by keeping the liver
healthy and active. The liver is the
sat Of dis, ase and blood pollution.
Green's August Flower acts directly
on the live cleanses and enriches the
blood, purifes the complexion It also
cures con,tipation. billiousness. ner-
vousness and induces refreshing
sleep A single bottle of August
Flower has been known to cure the
most pronounced and distressing cases
of dyspepsia and Indigestion New
trial size bottle 25 cents; regular size,
as cents
For sale by r. B. Lille & Co, owl
Drug Store and = E Gray.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
Potent Pin Pleasure.

The pills that are potent in their
action and pleasant in effect are De.
Wits Little Early Risers. W. S.
Philpot OF Albany, Ca, says, During
bilious attack | took one. Small as
it was It did me more good than
Calomel blue mass or any other pills
ever took and at the same time It
effected me pleasantly, Little Early
Rlsers are certainly an ideal pill"
healr- and strength.
Sold by j. N. Wallace