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The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

turn out that there is but one vacant
seat would you mind going into part
nership with me in working d little
game that mother and 1 always play
when we are downtown together?'
Il looked her over suspiciously 4
don't know L said. What is the
game?"
Would you mind letting me sit
down" she said. If you sit I will
have to stand all the way home. No
body Will give me a seat because am
young, and they think it will not hurt
me to be joggled; but men are always
kind to elderly ladies, and you won't
have to hang on to a strap more than
a second. No man who is a man will
let woman with gray hair stand up,
so you will be sure to get a seat
my fingers itched to box the girls
ears, yet somehow her very impudence
won my admiration, and out of sheer
regard for her nerve 1 agreed to the
proposition. Her eyes had not played
her false, for sure enough there was
only one seat. The girl took that and
took strap. l kept it, too, for. al
though no fewer than fifteen men sat
there reading the papers, not one Of
fered ME surcease from wriggling. At
first l was inclined to feel indignant
but after | had swung around awhile
and got the knaCk of doing it without
dislocating my shoulder | began to
ponder on the responsibilities of life,
and indignation gave way to gratitude
The girl had said that old ladies al
ways got seats. AS / got none, l
argued that the men did not consider
me old, so, although 1 still hold a
grudge against that girl, my feeling
for the men is nothing short of sisterly
a ffectiOn"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

with the t'iun plant air of one who
clnches matters by Offering a posi-
lively irrefutable argument, that the
Almighty knows best about all thingsT
" Well 1 said. hesitatingly. about
most matters perhaps. But, jimmie
how about cutting fox terriers tails?
That's one of the things we disagree
upon most strongly, you see, because
l maintain Ltat mutilating animals is
cruel, while Jimmie declares it's abb
sclutely necessary, sometimes, for the
sake of points and style. So he saw
the particular 'pcint' l was after in
a moment, naturally, and-he hasn't
dared to say wcrd about my reforms
to me since"
"An incident of somewhat similar
character was my husband weapon
for years." spoke up another woman
Nv hen / was married l was very i'm
pulsive, and, being quite young, l was
rather slow about learning to think be-
fore 1 spoke. My husband, on the 9TH
err hand, was usually thoughtful about
such matters, so he had rather the
whiphand of me, sometimes. But one
happy day he, the precise, careful and
conscientious, was caught mapping
and only my quick tongue and readi-
ness saved him from being caught in
a manner still more unpleasant. We
had company that day, as / very we'll
remember, an old gentleman and lady,
who, while very good-hearted and
kindly, were most dreadful bores. My
husband whose friends they really
We're, always deserted and left me to
cope with them alone, If he could man.
age to make this course of conduct pos
sible in any way. But this day / heard
him enter the house, stop in the hall
for a moment-just long enough to
glance at the cards on the hall table,
1 knew-then softly tiptoe upstairs
Our guests. being slightly deaf, did
not know that he had entered, but /
was determined not to let him off.
$50 I excused myself for a moment,
explaining the state of affairs to my
companions, and, interesting my recre-
ant husband, told him that Mr.. and
Mrs. B. were visiting us. The dis
gusted man, misunderstanding me,
thought they were coming later, and
for once let his impatient tongue run
away with his politeness.
" Lord he exclaimed, grooming.
Those awful old bores! And you say
they are coming tonight
Yes, dear l answered, sweetly,
and clearly knowing that no ears not
totally deprived of their natural uses
could have missed that loud and I'M
courteous exclamation tonight IL IL
isn't too stormy. And shouldn't think
II would be too stormy for such young
and vigorous people, since our dear old
friends Mr.. and Mrs. b. have ventured
out to-day. They are TO stay and take
dinner with US also. so II the Blank
tons do have the courage TO come
forth a double pleasure will be theirs
my husband. startled by my tone,
nearly tainted when, be silent gestures
and signals. ] explained the true state
Of the case 20 him. but he went into
the parlOr with me very meekly. and II
was years before he heard the last OF
that day"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

silks and ribbons and such delicate
finery. But most women haven't. The
minute they strike a store they make
a Decline for the candy counter and
then they go dwadling around the rest
of the afternoon paving over the dain-
test of goods with sticky, chocolate
stained fingers that leave spots on
everything in sight. Sometimes they
muss things up so that l have to give
them gentle hint about the proxim-
ity Of the wash basin, but l would
rather set off a powder mine than to
do it. Women customers are mighty
sensitive. and the way they come back
at me by reporting me for impudence
and driving away their trade is
enough to lay me up with nervous
prOstration for a week"
The shoppers with the candy box
were out of hearing. but when they
came back at that point and ordered
five yards of ribbon the girl went up
to the other end of the counter to
measure it off and took pains to cut
it off the bolt which their sticky nm
gers had already soiled.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
xxNNNANNANNNANOA~
W0MEN'S CLUB STORIES.

The luncheon room of a popular and
successful womens club, says the New
York Herald, is great place to hear
good stories. Most of the larger clubs
have a regular luncheon day nova
days, and when number of bright,
merry and up-to-date women are gath
cred about a small table the fun-and
fur-is apt to fly quickly.
The CLUB husbands" who declare the
women's club sessions deadly dull"
and wonder how their wives can en-
dure them might change their tune
could they be present at one of these
sessions. The club husbands them
selves, for that matter, come in for a
great deal OF amused and laughing at
tention and discussion from time to
time. Last week certain congenial
members of a world famous women's
club were lunching together and en-
joying a merry time when incidentally
one OF the younger women began TO
talk husband" In a manner that
started all the rest.
MY husband" she said, doesn't
sympathize with what he calls my re-
forming habits quite so much az I
would have him do. lie isn't disagree
ably piOus or narrow, or anything OF
that sort you know, but / tell him
that n Il wasn't for his quick temper
and his love OF sport he'd be alto
gether too good Tor this wicked world.
and he does believe and preach that
'whatever ~, h. best, little too
strongly for my peace 81 mind, some
times. - he O'her day. when We
.iad been discussing social questions
fnd possible reforms quite hentedly I
got even with him most effectively. for
once,
Don't y0s tllink, my dear he saia,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

Have you ever thought, my friend.
AS daily you toll and plod
In the noisy paths of man,
How still are the ways of God?
Have you ever paused in the din
OF traffic's insistent cry
To think of the calm in the cloud
o fthe peace in your glimpse of the
sky?
Go out in the growing fields
That. quietly yield you meat.
And let them rebuke your noise,
Whose patience is still and sweet.
They toll their aeons: and we,
Who flutter back to their breast.
A handful of clamorous clay,
Forget their silence is best!
Arthur Epson in Philadelphia Rec
ord
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
HIS NEW MAMMA.

Every little while the infant terri
BILE proves to us afresh our barbarism
in burdening the budding mind with
grown-up questions" remarked the
pretty girl to the Philadelphia Record.
"Only last night. when we were at
Uncle Jacks. this was demonstrated
by small boy who ought to have
been in the nursery. OF course there
was an old goose of a man there, too,
who had to ask Jack, Jr., how he lik-
ed his new mamma. Really it's a
question il these uncivilized members
of society aren't as much a mistake
as the poor children who are doubly
victims. At any rate, poor little Jack.
Jr., after a vast and troubled effort,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

she had a very attenuated form. Once
Dumas the younger was shown a pic
ture of the great actress painted by
M Clarin. In the picture a dog was
lying at Nine. Bernhardt's feet. "Ah.
1 See" said NJ. Dumas, "a picture OF
a dog and a bone" On another occa-
sion a Partisan paper told story OF
how Nine. Bernhard was attacked by
robbers, but escaped by hiding herself
behind her parasol Once the actress
was rehearsing piece in a Paris thea
ter when she was suddenly called off
the stage to see friend. The mana
ger turning round quickly and not see
ing Nine. Bernhard, looked thought
fully at the floor of the stage for a
few seconds and then said sadly, "Ah,
poor mademoiselle, she must have Slip
ped through the boards
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
THE EIGHT TENTHs.

Eight tenths of the diseases of the
kidneys. liver, bladder and blood are
caused by the excess of uric acid IN the
s.-stem.
Uric acid is a blood enemy.
1t impoverishes and poisons 1t.
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy is called by physicians an enemy OF
uric acid 1t is a blood maker, blood
builder. blood cleanser and purifier.
Many physicians say it Will cure
Brightp's disease. We declare DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy to be
certain, absolute and permanent cure
for all ailments of the kidneys, liver.
bladder and blood. rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, constipation and the sicknesses
so common among women.
1t is no experiment. 1t is a cure.
1t is purely vegetable, thus absolutely
harmless.
Try it. 1t will make you well.
Druggists sell it in New 50-cent Size
and the regular s1.00 size bottles.
Sample bottle-enough for trial, free
by mail.
DIR. DAVID KENNEDY CORPORA
TON, Rondout n. Y.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
WOMAN'S WORLD

which showed he had been wrestlina
hard TO decide whether he liked tho
face of his new mamma, answered in
his sleepily pitiful lisps, I likths 'er,
on with deep conviction-I don't
INK she it'll tho very now"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
SHINES SHOES IN
EVENING DRESS.

Late on a recent Sunday night Man
ager shubeFt ~ the Western Union
ONCE ~ Broadway ana Thir-
yam street New York. was aston
ished 70 SO . Handsome woman IN
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
DIVINE LEANNE SS.

No actress has ever had more jokes
made at her expense. than the divine
Sarah had in her younger days, when
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

DR.. David Kennedy's Golden Drops
instant relief Neuralgia. rheumatism,
Bruises, Burns. 25c, soc.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
GOSPEL OF THE FIELDS.

undo the work of the morn. "
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
SHERIFF SALE.

18th Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish. Louisiana.
May Pants Co. VS.. j. w. Capps,
No. 1863.
Ruben Kahn & Co. VS.. j. w. Capps,
No. 1850.
Keller Grocery Co., Ltd, VS.. j. w.
Capps, No. LIZA.
X. p. Webb VS.. j. w. and James w.
Capps, No. ], ,252.
BY virtue of and to satisfy several
writs of fl. ia. issued out of the 18th
Judicial District Court in the above
entitled and numbered suits and to
me directed, i have seized and will
offer for sale, at the front door of the
store OF j. W. Capps, in Selma, Grant
parish, La, on
SATURDAY, July 25, 1908,
the following described property,
seized as the property of the defend
ant in the above suits, to-wit:
One stock of general merchandise,
consisting of dry goods, groceries.
hats, shoes. hardware, drugs, patent
medicines, notions, etc., as per inven-
tory. Also one lot of store and Office
fixtures, including iron safe, show
cases, scales, lamps, etc.
Terms-Cash, subject to appraise-
ment. M. f. SWAFFORD,
July 10, 1903. Sheriff Grant Ph.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Remarkable Cure of DiarrhOea.
"About six years ago for the first time
in my life l had sudden and severe at
tack of diarrhoea," says Mrs. Alice Mil
Ter, OF Morgan, Texas. Il got temporary
relief, but il came back again and again,
and for six long years l have suffered
more misery and agony than ! eau tell.
1t was worse than death. My husband
spent hundreds of dollars for physicians
prescriptions and treatment without
avail. Finally we moved to Bosque Co.,
our present home, and one day l happen
ed to see an advertisement of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy with testimonial Of man who had
been cured by it. The case was SO simi-
lar to my own that / concluded to try
the remedy. The result was wonderful.
l could hardly realize that / was well
again, or believe it could be so after hav-
ing suffered SO long. but that one bottle
OF medicine, costing but few cents,
cured me-" For sale by j. H. McNeely.
Colfax; Bush & Randolph. Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Mr.. +. B. Dean celebrated the 4th
OF July on his place on Cane river this
year by cutting down and shocking
in the stalk and ear about four acres
of early prolific corn. This corn was
fully matured, and the yield was extra
good. He had it planted in 5-foot
rows, and between the rows he has a
second crop of corn growing, which is
now fifteen to twenty inches high and
growing vigorously, and from which
he confidently expects a second yield
of fifty bushels or more to the acre.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
DIED.

MILLER-At the family residence
at Nugent, La, Ida Irene. the accom-
plished daughter of Rev. j. X. Miller.
after suffering for over 40 days with
continued fever, gently passed away
June so, 1903, at 7:41 a. IN.
The deceased was born Feb. 3. 1882
near Montgomery, La. She was con-
verted in the spring of 1894 and join
ed the Baptist church atSummerield
at the time of her conversion. She
continued steadfastly in the faith un-
til God in his infinite goodness called
her spirit home. She was true be-
lever in Christ, had often testified to
the cleansing power Of his blood, and
during her last Illness testified to the
presence OF the spirit of God and ex-
pressed her willingness and readiness
to go II it be the Lords will.
There is thought of consolation
for her loved ones, as she left unmis-
taxable evidence that she is now rest
ing in the arms of her dear Savior.
Her remains were laid to rest I'm the
Mars Hill cemetery July I'd, i'm the
presence of sorrowing relatives and
friends.
Life is only a shadow at best. and
death is only a dream TO those who
have faith in God and fully trust in
Jesus their Savior Let us live pre-
pared to meet him In peace, then when
we are called from this stage of ac-
ton we can go where our dear Ida
has gone, and will meet her again in
that happy home where parting is no
more.
The deceased leaves a father, five
brothers and four sisters, with many
other relatives, besides a host of
friends who mourn her untimely
death.
May the God of all grace comfort
and cheer the sOrrowing hearts of the
loved ones, especially the dear old
father who SO much desired her re-
covery and will miss her presence
most. The writer extends sincerest
sympathy to her loved ones in this
their bereavement. A FRIEND.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

granted permission to establish and
operate school i'm the Dunn district,
near the present Ebenezer school,
independent of the parish of WinD.
A school of two and one half
months was granted at Big Greek to
be taught in the fall.
The superintendent was instructed
to investigate the situationin Brister
district with a view OF determining
what is the cause of the eapparent mis-
understanding there.
1t is ordered that the amount of
81 %, special tax paid, and $1.00
paid by Mrs. Jim Gray, be refunded
upon proper showing made by her
that the same has been paid, satisfac-
tory to the superintendent.
The following resolution was offer
ed and unanimously adopted:
Be it resolved by the Grant parish
school board in regular session con-
vened, That the enumeration OF the
educa BILE children as madefor tire year
1908 be not accepted by this board.
That it is the opinion of the board
that the same is incomplete and in
accurate, and far short of the number
of children in the parish.
That the State board of education
be requested to not receive the same
as it now stands and that new emu
meration be ordered.
That j. A. Williams be instructed
and ordered to appear before the
State board of education at it's next
regular meeting and to take all neces-
sary steps to have the enumeration
properly made.
That an amount sufficient to desray
the expenses of Supt. j. A. Williams
be appropriated, to pay the expenses
of the trip to the meeting of the State
board.
The treasurer's report was present
ed and J. @. Long, j. A. Williams and
J. M. Wardlow appointed as CON-
mittee to examine same. After ex-
animation OF report by committee, it
was approved and ordered published.
There being no furthur business be-
fore the hoard it adjourned.
J. Q. LONG, Prest.
j. A. WILLIAMS. Secty.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
AN ORDINANCE
Enlarging the corporate limits of the town of
Montgomery and fixing its boundaries.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Enlarging the corporate limits of the town oi
Montgomery and fixing its boundaries.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
PARISH OF GRANT. {
BE it ordained by the Town Council of the
Town of Montgomery, La, sin regular session
session convened, Thet the town limits of the
town of Montgomery, as set forth in its act of
the Acts of the general assembly of the State of
Louisiana for the year of 1876, approved March
2, 1876, be changed and the limits of said town
be so enlarged as to include within its corporate
limits the following territory, to-wit: All the
southwest quarter OF section 16, the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of section IL,
and the north half of the northwest quarter. Sec
ton II. township 8 north, range west.
Be it further ordained that the town of Mont
gomery as enlarged shall include all the land
embraced in its charter it appears in act "a of
1876. above referred to, and the property above
described as being included by the act Of en-
largement.
Bc it fur. her ordained That the town of Mont
gomery as enlarged by this ordinance shall TO-
clude within its corporate limits the following
property, to-wi.: All of the southwest quarter
of section IL, and the north half Of the north
west quarter of section "a, and all that portion
of the north half of section 20 the north halt of
the south half of section 70, and the south half
of south half of H. lying east of Red river all in
township north, range west, IN the State of
Louisiana and parish of Grant.
Be it further ordained, That this act take effect
from and after its passage and publication as
bly, Of the State of Louisiana for the of 1885,
Approved the 25th day Of June 1908:
j. M. WARDLOW, Mayor.
B. A. FORTSON, Secretary.
certify that the above and foregoing is true
and correct copy of an ordinance passed BY the
regular meeting held the 25th day Of June, 1903.
B. A. FORTSON, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

DR.. Dan W. Kelly packed up his
drugs, prescription case, etc., ON
Thursday, and moved out to Selma,
where he will practice medicine in the
future. We understand they need a
doctor at Selma, and feel sure the cit
izens of east Grant could not do bet
ter than secure the services of our
young friend, who bids fair to win
fame in his chosen profession.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Mr.. j. W. Bolton, cashier OF the Ra-
pides Bank, of Alexandria, spent We'd
nesday in town. consulting with Mr..
Earl Roberts, cashier OF the Bank of
Colfax, on some business matters.
We also learn that Mr.. Bottoms trip
up this way will probably result in
his investing in some timber and saw
mill interests in this locality.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
We Will Buy 1t Back.

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. We will refund yonr
money if you are not satisfied after using
it. 1t is everywhere admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for bowel
complaints and the only one that never
fails. 1t ia pleasant, safe and reliable.
]. II. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Ran
dolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

yVANTED-SEyERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER-
w sons In each State to travel for house estab-
lished eleven years and with large capital. to
call upon merchants and agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent engagement.
Weekly cash salary of SIS and all travelling ex-
penses and hotel bills advanced In cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention refer
ence and enclose self-addressed envelope. THE
NATIONAL. 334 Dearborn ST.. Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
Cholera InfantuIn,

This has long been regarded as one of
the most dangerous and fatal diseases to
which infants are subject. 1t can be
cured, however, when properly treated.
AL, that is necessary is to give Chamber
lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy and castor oil, as directed with each
bottle, and cure is certain. For sale
by j. H. McNeely. Colfax; Bush & Ran
dolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

To Whom it May Concern:
All persons are hereby warned not
to cut any character of timber or
wood from any of my lands. and are
likewise warned not to buy any wood
or timber cut from my lands. under
penalty of law, both civil and crimi-
nal.
CORA E. PURVIS CALHOUN.
COlfax, La, June Is, 1908.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
Warming.

Ny son. Harve Jackson Mason,
aged 1S, left home June 2S, 1908, with
out my consent or permission, and
positively forbid any person or per-
sons employing or harboring him.
ANY information as to his where
abouts will be gladly received by
j. III. MASON,
jy4-4t* Marco, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

We were pleased on the 4th inst, to
receive visit from our old time friend,
w. j. Bullock, of Leesville, who is
back in this country for few weeks
visit to relatives and friends.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
Girl Wanted.

A Girl from "A to Is years of age
can get good wages and small en-
ployment by applying to the under
signed. White preferred, or will take
a colored girl, able to milk a COW and
do two or three hours helping each
day. Mrs. M. j. GALWAY,
jy11-2t* Villas, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

We understand that arrangements
will be made for the transportation
OF all persons who wish to visit the
Summerfield camp meeting, from
Phillips station to the camp ground.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

On the Sd instant we were pleased
to receive a call from Mr.. Thos. j.
Swafford, OF Hopkins Co., Texas. He
is the son OF the late NJ. N. Swafford,
and is here on visit to relatives and
friends about the old homestead.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Mr.. C. A. Wells, who came to Colfax
with his wife and baby last week, re-
turned to Selma early this week, leav-
ing Mrs. Wells and the baby for a
longer visit.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

The celebrated Louisiana State
University has an advertisement in
our columns this week. We shall
have something further to say about
this fine institution in our next issue.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Mr.. l.. p. Wilmington, and wife
and two children, of Alexandria, ac-
companied by his mother. Mrs. Live
ly, were guests of Judge w. L. Rich
ardson on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Don't forget the Farmers Institute
to be held at Colfax on July Goth.
tits desired to make the occasion one
of pleasure and profit to all Grant
parish farmers who will attend, and
one and all are invited to be present.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11
Dedication at Summerfield.

The public are cordially invited to
attend the dedication of the Eden
born 15-acre donation to the Summer
field Tabernacle on Sunday, July 18th.
All are requested to bring something
to help out the basket dinner.
SAM JOHNSON.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Mr.. w. n. Irwin, who has been down
with spell of fever for some time,
was able to be up and about town
this week
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Parties desiring to secure Rev. II.
M. Ragan's Celestial Stair Way, or
Key to the Gospel" can get the same
by applying to A. NJ. Goodwin, at
the Chronicle Office.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-07-11

Miss Florence Brashear, of Alexan-
dria, came up on Wednesday and
spent a couple of days visiting her
aunt, Mrs. w. l.. Richardson.