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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22
The Democratic State Central Com
mittee has been called to meet in the
city of New Orleans ON September Sd.

In it's "Parish Political Notes. -
Town Talk mentions eight or ten
prospective candidates in Rapidea
parish, and among them three caudi-
dates for the district judgeship. In
relation to district attorney, it says:
eve haven't heard any one spoken
OF for district attorney. This is a H.
crative Office, and it is strange that
our talented young lawyers are not
tumbIing over each other seeking
the Office"
Our neighbor is reminded of the
fact that Grant parish is q part 81
this judicial district, and for about
Is years It has had no recognition
We are Of the opinion that talented
young man who win fill the bill car
be found up this way.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

Official advertisements 81 per square
for first insertion; each subsequent pub
hcation so cents per square.
BJudicial advertisements must be
paid for in advance, or they will be dis
continued after the first insertion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

M " O8lly IlcAyuuos mug AOs A~oosj
News that the old Mechanics Insti-
tute of Dryades Street is going to be
turned into an annex OF the Hotel
Grunewald has aroused curiosity and
revived interest in the memories
which for so long haveslumbered un-
disturbed In the place, and stories OF
the many vicissitudes through which
1t has passed are being told.
Very few of the persons who pass
the old building by In the rush OF the
restless endeav0rs Of metropolitan life
know the annals-dark and tragic
annals-which history traces to the
place. It. is well that attention
should be paid to the imposing struc-
ture before It's marks Of shame and
glory have been swept away by mod
ern civilization, and before the eyes
which have witnessed the scenes Of its
evil and its good have been closed
| forever.
About that old pile is folded one Of
| the saddest chapters In the records Of
| this city and State. Few will have
| to be told that this IL the bloody riot
| Of Monday. July 30, 1867. Almost all
of the active participants are dead,
and those who still remain may be
counted by the fingers Of the hand.
There are no doubt a large number
Of persons yet In the land Of the liv'
ing who were here at the time and
who distinctly remember many Of the
Incidents which went to make the
tragedy.
| Among the persons who were In th<
thickest Of the fight, and who saw itl
beginning as well as its ending. Il
Colonel william III. James, still hal<
and hearty, In his SD year, and now
one Of the Oldest residents connected
with the early progress and later de
velOpment Of New Orleans, born and
raised In the Crescent City, and citi
zen throughout his long and usefu
life. he has his mind stored with mucl
valuable information concerning thu
city and its people. At one time
1U54-beIng Chief Of Police, and al
ways an actor In public affairs, It 4
not surprising that he should remem
Der so much which others would hav'
TO turn to history for. Colonel jane
was Of much aid In recalling the stOry
concerning the Mechanics INSTITUTE
and especially the riot Of 1867.
The proper history Of the building
should begin with few words abOu
the New Orleans Mechanics Society
This was organized IN 1900, with III. N
Dobbs, President; Peter Craig, Vic
President; Nicholas Sinn0t, Treasu
rer, and James Armitage, Secretary
The c0rpOratOrs announced in thei
constitution that their objects wer
; to relieve the wants, comfort the eui
1erings and promote the happiness g
<tnav Rua1c - evua fnrna Thfa they hell
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

Mr.. G. H. Mcknight is the only man
that in Is years has ever worked the
public road from Colfax to the Darro
as it should be. Several years ago he
gave it a pretty fair working, and
built several good culverts on it.
This year he has given it a splendid
working, the only good working it
has had in Is years, and for the first
time it lie in realgood condition. Mr..
Mcknight Is entitled to the especial
thanks Of the citizens Of Coliax and
Grant parish generally, as be has vol
unfairly given about twelve days Of
his time to superintend the excellent
peice of work which he finished last
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22


Our boys returned from Marksville
Wednesday morning with nothing
but the highest praise for the base
BAH club and the citizens of that place.
They were shown every courtesy pos
sible and made to feel at home. We
were struck with the business like ap-
pearance of the town and the hand
some buildings, but more especially
were we struck with the pretty girls
of Marksville, who took the greatest
pleasure in helping to entertain the
Colfax boys. Marksville can congrat-
ulate herself ON having as pretty and
hospitable young ladies as there are
to be found anywhere. The dance
given Tuesday night was well attend
ed, and everybody expressed them
selves az having a most delightful
time, and look forward with pleasure
to the time when they can return to
Marksville.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22
coLFAx GRANT PARISH, LA. SATURDAY. AUGUST ~ 1903

A law copartnership has been form.
ed between Messrs. W. G. and j. B.
Roberts. two well known and very
popular gentlemen In this region. OF
which fact the following postal card
notice informs us, viz:
Franklin, La, Aug. 1S, 1908.
Dear Mr.. Goodwyn-Send the Chron.
icle to me at Alexandria, La. hereaf
ter. Ihave formed a partnership with
my brother, and will go there In q
day of two. VIII he in COlfax soon.
Yours. j. b. ROBERTS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22
Dead Easy to- Explain.

HARLEQUIN asks, "Will not some
dyed-in-the-wool Democrat explain
why Kellogg's last legislature spent
only 81, 1854, $40 Is and Foster
Heard's spent $3,421,51 81 in
1902" This isn't q conundrum,
gentlemen. It's an easy problem in
political mathematics, and you-Or
some of you-ought to be able to fur
nish the answer. = Donaldsonville
Chief.
The explanation is dead easy.
It is because the Democratic legis-
lature has got the money to spend,
and the necessities of the hour de-
mand its expenditure for public
utilities. Increased prosperity IN
der Democratic administration has
made the State and her people
more wealthy, and they can pay
and expend three and half millione
of dollars now with greater ease
than they could one million and 9
half in Kellogg's time. The State
has something to show for hel
money in these peaceful days o.
Democratic rule, instead of be
moaning a two-million dollar stea
of school money, as was the cast
in the piping times of Warmoth
Kellogg rule. A good portion o
the amount the State pays ever,
year now goes toward paying tn
$12,OO 900 big debt those Repub
lican worthless left us. The deb
was originally s18, 0O0, 600, but tn
people of Louisiana would onl.
agree to pay two-thirds of it. ant
by constitutional enactment scales
it down to $l2, 100000.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

are to pay for Democratic primary
elections, then they will also have
to pay for the Republican, the Pro-
hibition and the Peoples party to
make their nominations by the pri-
mary election method. We sub
NIT in all candor that the PROPOSE
ton is extravagant and absurd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus . mere scratch, iusignii.
cant cuts or puny boiIs have paid the
death penalty. It Is wise to have Buck
lens Arnica Sslve ever handy. It's tie
best salye on earth and will prevent f.
tally, when burns, sores, ulcers and pilel
threaten. Only 25c at Crescent Drug
Store. Collar; and Bush 4 Randolph
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

The following blind sidings are flag stope fol
trains Nos. and Q: Chalk Level, Harvey. HIM
mii. KoniIworth. Crows, Raven Camp, Shrperd
Tynwley. Barrett.
Connections at Shreveport for all points in tn
North, East and West.
Weeolicit your freight shipments from Shreve
port, Alexandria and New Orleans, and from nj
points in the North, East, West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE.
t;eu. Freight Agent.
e. G.. d. MARSHALL.
Asst. Gen. Freight Agent.
p. MoILvRIED.
Vice Prcst q Gen. Mgr.
General Offices, Shreveport, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

You Know what You are Taking
when you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that Il
Il simply Iron and Quinine ia tasteless
form. No Cure, No Pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

This Hall Of Constitutional and
Other Conventions Soon to Be-
come q Modern Hotel.

Best Remembered ~ Seems of the Bloodlsst
Race Riot the City Of New Orleans
Ever Saw.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-22

Your business would be better if you
would advertise more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
FORBES COMES BACK
Under Guidance Of Chief Brown and win
Take Ten DaYs.

Under Guidance of Chief Brown and viii
Take Ten DAYS.
Chief Of Police Patrick Brown returned
yesterday afternoon from st. Johnsbury
where he went to locate Frank Forbes,
alias McGregor who skipped his ine for
intoxieatlon in this city short time ago.
The chief found he was the man wanted
in this city, and onhis return dropped him
at the Washington county Jail, Montpelier,
to serve ten days for his failure to pay a
fine.
Forbes, who registered from Granite
vile in the local court wandered to Hard
wick and there ran up against the law for
an offence similar to the one he committed
Ia Barre But he had changed his name
BY that time, and, as MeGregor, went to
jail for first offence Of intoxication. Al
ter Chief Brown telephoned TO the sheriff
Of the Caledonia county Jail, the latter
asked ..McGTegor' IL his name wasn't
really Forbes, and the man allowed that
he sometimes went under that name.
He went to Washington county jail as
Forbes.
Two cases OF intoxication was the sum
total Of today's record in the city court
and both were arrested BY Officer Hamel
John Turner who said he came from
Stockbridge was assessed St2.o4, and will
take ten days in jail George Robb plead
ed guilty to the charge Of intoxicatlon and
paid sI3 o..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
MANY DELEGATES THERE
Reports Showed that the Order is
Steadily Growing --GOld Medal
for 0. H. Henderson.

Enosburgh Falls, May 19.-The Grand
Lodge Of Vermont Of the Independent Or,
der Of Odd Fellows is holding its annual
session in this village, The village has
made great preparations for this state
gathering and has furnished accommoda-
tiOns for the entertainment of the large
number Of the fraternity here. A special
feature is the decorations OF the village
which have been made on an elaborate
scale. A large arch has been erected
across Main street and at night the illum-
mated letters 81. o. o. f. - add materially
to its beauty. Public and private build
ings have also been decorated and the viii
lage makes very creditable appearance.
The color scheme is blue.
Among seme of the more prominent
people in attendance are;
w. l.. HaYens grand master of Ches-
ter; $. A. Read, deputy grand master Of
Windsor; III. E. Parker, grand secretary Of
Bradford L. J. Brown, grand treasurer o.
Bradfordi Calvin Endress, grand guardi-
an Of Bennington; III. l.. Stillson, past
grand master Of Bennington; o. III. Hem
derson, past grand master Of st. Johns
bury: II. q. Farrar, past grand master Of
Rutland; Mrs. Eva M, Hazen, president Of
assembly Of Windsor; Minnie S. Hayens
vice-president assembly OF Chester; Mrs.
Louise L. BoYce, secretary OF assembly Of
Barre; Mrs. II. L. stillson, past president
Of assembly of Bennington H. r. Kimball
grand patriarch Of st. Albaus; E. A. Cook
grand high priest of Newport; Charles
Farr, grand scribe OF St. Johnsbury.
In the morning the grand encampment
was held, opening at 3 O'Clock, the main
feature of which was the report Of Grand
Patriarch Fl Il. Kimhall. In the after
noon there was grand parade Of Patri-
archs Militant and ia the evening BAN
quet Of the past grand masters and past
grand patriarehs association was held
At the morning session the grand patri-
arch in bis report said there had been a
total oT ~ members admitted to the order
since January J.. 1902, and since January
of the present year there has been a
steady increase in membership
The parade this afternoon was under
the escort of the Patriarchs Militant and
was participated IN By the subordinate
lodges and eneampments, with the Enos-
burgh Falls band at the head. The line
Of march was from the opera house
through the main streets of the village
The banquet this evening was largely
attended and was served by the ladies of
the Baptist church ii Foresters hall. The
menu was satisfactory and the after din
ner speaking was brilliant and pleasant.
The speakers were.
Master of ceremonies. II. w. Hall of
Burlington; speakers, Grand Master w.
S. Havens, Past Grand Master II. L. Still
son, Judge Robbins, Sister Haven, vice
president of the Rebekah assembey, Past
Grand Master H. NJ, CuTrier, Past Grand
Master II. G. Farrar and Grand Secretary
II K. Parker.
Grand Secretary Parker 10 behalf Of the
association presented to Past Grand Mas
ter 0. III. Henderson solid gold medal in
recognition of his IS years OF service. Mr..
Henderson made a fitting response.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
Annual W. 9. 4. D. conrentlon.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Of Washington county will hold its
annual convention Tuesday and Wednes-
day, May 26-27 in the Baptist church. The
State president, Mrs. Read will be present
The addresses on Wednesday evening will
begin by Mrs. Florence d. Richards OF
Ohio. cordial invitation to all the ses-
slons of this meeting is extended by the
Ida Read w. G. I. U. Of this city.
Mrs. Florence Richards OF Ohio, is the
best temperance lecturer that ever spoke
in this village. She spoke in the Nj. e.
church two evenings, Wednesday and
Thursday, and the second evening the
church was filed to overflow with people
to hear her. She is wonderful speaker,
you can never become tired Of listening to
her, for she tells so many good things and
her gestures and expressions are most for
chile and graceful Those who heard her
speak are in hopes Of meeting her again.
Republican, Rib Lake, Wis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
WIFE OF A BURLINGTON
DOCTOR ASKS DAMAGES
She Brings Action to Recover S5O,OOC
for False Arrest and
Imprisonment.

New York, May ia summons and
complaint were filed in the Office Of the
county clerk, Brooklyn, this morning in an
action brought by Mrs. Elizabeth D. Grin
nell, wife Of DR.. Ashael p Grinnell, a
physician Of Burlington, Vt, against Ed
ward Weston, Joseph Smith, Thomas Bar
ker, Bernard McConville and John Knox
to recover $4,000 damages for false arrest
and Imprisonment.
Weston is the president Of the Weston
Electric Company Of Newark, n. j., and
the other defendants are described as cen
trail office detectives at Mulberry street,
this borough, and they made the arrest Of
Mrs Grinnell She complains that she
was taken into custody, dragged through
the streets, and put through part Of the
"third degree at police headquarters
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
PLEASANT EVENING
OF BARACA CLASS
Banquet Followed Election Of Officers
at Annual Meeting of Baptist
Bible Class.

The Baraea class Of the Baptist Sunday
school held its annual meeting at the
church last evening "A BANQUET was
given by the class 70 which the members
Of the Philathea class and a few other
friends were invited. About ninety par
took of the banquet At the close Of the
banquet the following officers for the en-
suing year were elected President. +. o.
Tayntor; vice president, William Brown;
secretary, Clyde w. Perry; treasurer. Rol.
land Forbes; reporter, l.. G. Plaisted
chairman Of hustlers' committee, A. R.
Barnes; chairman Of social committee.
William Mcdonald. chairman of athletic
committee, Earl Lewis.
Rev. W. A. Kinzie, teacher Of the class.
acted as toast master and introduced the
speakers Of the evening. Clyde w. Perry
gave history OF the class, telling Of its
organization four years ago and its work
since that time. Rev. e.. G. LamsOn Of
Montpelier gave an address on 'sYoung
Men and Church Life OF Today and Phil
lip Halyosa spoke on Young Men and
Business Life of Today. Both speakers
emphasized the prominent place occupied
by young men in our modern life Ia
church and in business life young men
are at the very forefront and bearing
great responsibilities Darwin G. Jones
responded in very pleasing manner to
the toast tour Lady Friends. A re-
sponse was given on behalf Of the PhiIa
thea class by Miss Pearl Lewis As one
of the pleasant evenings of the class
this occasion viii long be remembered.
Those who had charge Of the preparations
are to be highly commended for the sue
cessful manner in which they did their
rl..ari-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
AFFECTS BARRE TRAINS
But to What Extent Has Not Yet Been
Made Known Railway Company
Does Not Say.

The Central Vermont railroad is to in
stitute several important changes in the
running time of trains June %. These
changes viii be as follows:
The train now leaving St. Albans at
4.05 p. m. viii leave at o'clock, practi.
cally an hour later at all points than pres
ent time. This train will carry Pullman
sleeping car from st. Albans via White
River Junction and Springfield, reaching
New York :04 a. m, daily except Satur-
day. Returning the train will leave New
York at 300 p. m, coming north to ST.
Albans on the train that now reaches
Montpelier junction little after 9 a. m,
but which under the new schedule is TO
leave White River Junction at 6 a. m, an
hour earlier than at present, and reaching
st. Albans at 1910 a. m.
There is to be no change in the other
trains.
How this change of running time is to
effect the local Barre trains has not vet
been stated. As Barre is now served, the
S.35 a. m. train meets both the north bound
and south-bonnd trains at MOntpelierJunc-
ti0n, where they pass each other but un-
der the new arrangement the north bound
train viii be an hour earlier. Whether the
local train which viii have to leave Barre
at 7.35 to meet the train bound for Bur-
lington aud st. Adams, win return for
passenger bound south or will take them
to the junction at 7S5 and make them
wait an hour cannot be learned now.
The same query arises as to the train
that now leaves Barre at $50 p. m. to meet
the north-bound train. VIII it come back
for New York passengers on the train
that leaves the junction an hour later
than the express north or will ii come back
to Barre and 90 out at $50 again2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
WILLIAMST0WN

Marshall Gates of Tunbridge, has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Van McAllister
Van McAllister and Charles Williams
were in Washington yesterday on bus
mess
There win be meeting Thursday even
ing Of Charity Chapter, Order Eastern
star, and it Is desired that there be d good
attendance, as there Is business Of import
anee.
There has been a large number of trav-
cling statesmen in town the past two days.
Among the number was Mr.. Leonard,
salesman for G. G. Afford, New York
wholesale jewellers.
Mrs. VIM. Schodeld was badly injured
Yesterday while carrying the scholars
from school, by being run into BY heavy
team and thrown out. 1t was feared at
first that her legs were broken but it Is
hoped this will not prove true. The wag-
oh was badly smashed,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20

Bellows Falls, May ID state
board Of railroad commissioners held an
adjourned meeting here this afternoon.
The proposition Of the railroads interested
TO remodel the present depot made at a
previous hearing, was accepted by the
Bellows Falls board of trade and under
the supervision Of the commissioners, the
changes will be made at once, the agree
ment calling for completion by Jan. l. The
plans call for modern station and APP
proaches, the present location and walls
being retained. Train sheds viii be add
ed and the station somewhat enlarged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
SUICIDE AT BRISTOL.
Mrs. ambrose Grow Hangs Herself To a
stair RAN.

Mrs. ambrose Grow Hangs Herself To a
stair Rail.
Bristol, May 19.-Mrs. Ambrose Grow
committed suicide about noon today by
hanging herself attaching a rope to a stair
rail.
She was found half an hour afterward
by Mrs. Alice Sherwin, neighbor, who
saw heavy smoke issuing from the chim-
ney and entered the house where she saw
the lifeless body Of Mrs. Grow hanging
from stairpost, The dead woman had
fastened one end Of a sheet to the post
and the other around her neck and then
jumped of.
She has been in poor health for over
three years and made previous attempt
three years ago by taking carbolic acid.
She was woman held in high esteem.
She is survived By a husband, one sister
and brother
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
FIRE NEAR MIDDLEBURY.
Worst Forest Fires tin Years Raging in
that Vicinity.

Worst Forest Fires Tin Years Raging in
that Vicinity,
Mlddlebury, May 20. one of the worst
forest fires in years Is raging on the Green
Mountains east Of the village. 1t has COW
cred several miles Of territory and ruined
thousands Of feet Of valuable timber. Thad
M. Chapman, who owns a saw mill In the
heart Of the timbered land and several
thousand acres Of land in that vicinity, has
large gang Of men on the ground fighting
the fire. The ire has reached the top Of
the mountain and should 1t get over on the
east side II would undoubtedly burn a
large number Of farm houses and barns as
there are some 20 within a few feet Of the
mountain side. Another fire Is raging
north Of the village in the vicinity Of the
marble mill at Belden's and a large force
Of help Is lighting Il night and day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
MIOSHIPMAN APPOINTMENT.
Congressman Haskins to Nominate a Prin-
cipal and Three Alternates.

congressman 6ahhi4s 10 4N0A1AAHtS = iAh~
cipal and Three Aiternates.
Congressman Kittridge Haskins ofBrat-
tleboro has been notified by the secretary
Of the navy that vacancy exists at the
United States Naval Academy for mid
shipman from the second congressional
district Of this state, and he is requested
to nominate principal and three alter
mates for examination for appointment to
fill the same Candidates must be not
less than 3 years Of age and not exceed
ing 20 years and bona flde residents, for
at least two years, Of the district. Persons
desiring to become candidates will submit
their names in full, with length Of resi-
dence in this district, date of birth, and
present postofiice address, to Representa-
tive Haskins at once, as all nominations
must be sent in to the naval department
previous to June L. The examination of
candidates, both mental and physical will
be held at Annapolis, Md, on Tuesday,
June 10, under the supervision OF the sup
erintendent Of the academy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-20
Stockholders of Defunct
Vergennes Bank.
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION
It Has Been Discovered that the Bank
Was Insolysnt in April
1897.

Vergennes, May l9.-The stockholders
of the defunct Farmers National Bank
have received letters announcing that up.
on investigation by F. L. Fish, the re.
eeiver and comptroller Of currency, they
have discovered that the bank was insolv-
ent in April, 1897, and that the capital
stock and deposits were therefore Inn
paired. The stockholders are therefore or
dered to return the dividends awarded
them with interest or else legal action
would be brought.
1t is understood that the affairs Of the
bank are by no means concluded and that
results win be developed in the courts
within short time that will be nearly as
sensational as the indictments brought
several months ago, as a result of which
two bank officials are serving long terms
Of Imprisonment