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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
RESERVOIRS GAVE WAY
Shelton, Conn, Was Flooded and
Much Damage Done.
MARROW ESCAPES FROM DEATH

Torrent Tore Great Gully 10 Feet
Long ara 90 Feet Wide Through
Town-aslirosd Tracks and Poles
Torn Up.
Derby Conn. Feb. 23.-The break
ins OF three reservoirs in the town OF
Shelton early yesterday caused damase
estimated at 100000 and there were
several narrow escapes from death.
There are three reservoirs in the town
situated ON a hin in the western part
of the town. In some unknown man
ner a hole was broken in the largest
reservoir The rush of water soon
increased the hole TO immense pro
portions. and the water flowed down
to the reservoirs below. These were
unable 20 withstand the pressure. and
their walls save way. giving the water
free path to town.
The torrent tore a great gully i1O
feet long and 80 feet wide through
Howe avenue. Logs, trees and huge
cakes OF ice were carried along and
crashed into several buildings.
The house Of Walter Nichols was
struck by the food. Nichols was
away and his wife was aroused by the
ice crashing against the door. A few
moments later the water commenced
10 flow into the bedrooms. where six
children were sleeping Mrs. Nichols
hurried 10 the door and held it while
her children escaped TO an upper floor.
y few moments later she escaped lust
before the water and ice forced in the
door and flooded the rooms. The fam
lily remained prisoners in the upper
part of the house until the water re-
ceded
Warren WILDER was awakened by a
cake OF Ice crashing through his door
He ran into the street. where the wa
ter was waist high. and hurried TO the
nearest point Of safety. Several times
he was hit by ice and fallen trees and
painfully injured Ten minutes later
the side OF the building was sweDt
away. and the BED in which he had
been sleeping was carried along in the
food
Stree railroad tracks and telephone
and telegraph poles were torn up and
strewn about in confusion. The reser-
voirs Will have TO be rebuilt. and this.
with the property loss. it is believed
Will make the loss S10O.OOO Several
mills will remain idle until the gravel
swept into the raceway is removed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
PENNSYLVANIA TAXES
Appraised Value OF Real Estate Last
Year Was SS.25s. s27,16e.

-
Year Was SS.25e. s27. 1863.
Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 23-The I'D
vance sheets OF the annual report OF
James W. Latta. secretary of internal
affairs. for the year 1902. have Just
been issued. The report shows tina,
the number of taxables in Pennsyl
vania is 2.0c2.273. and that the ap-
praised value of all real estate is Sc.
25S .S27169. The total amount OF
money N interest. including mort
cages. judgments. bonds. notes. stock.
etc. is reported to be sSI4.271.329.
Tho aggregate amount OF property
taxable for state purposes. including
money at interest. is $S14.S9O.SI6. The
aggregate amount OF state tax assessed
is S3.55A7l. The total amount OF all
county debts OF the state is s59.9S7.-
224.fl. The tax collected and appro-
priated for the support OF the poor in
the state amounts to $3.12731O.
The school taxes collected through.
ont the state during the year covered
by the report amounted to S15. 500. AS.
In addition the state contributed S.
100000. making a total OF about ST.
100000 for the support of the common
schools
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
sIshop MERRILL Seriously III.

Chicago. Feb 23-Bishop stephen
NJ. Merrill. OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, is seriously i'll at the Wesley
Hospital here with pneumonia. The
bishop was suffering severely Satur-
day with cold. which had troubled
him several days, and he went to the
hospital for a few days rest. Pneu-
monia developed early yesterday. 1t
is said that he is holding his own
and his physicians were confident that
he would recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
l.. ). HAYDEN
MANUFACTURER OF
Pure Herb Medicine.

Is one OF the Greatest Heaters OF the Sick
on earth. cures all Diseases or no Uharge
cure ali diseases that are known TO the
human race or no charge. no matter
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cure the following diseases: Heart Dis
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Vertigo. QuiaSy, Sore Throat. Lungs.
Dyspepsia. Indigestion. Constipation,
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Ia grippe. or Pneumonia: Ulcers. Car
ouncies. BOns, Cancer. the worst forms
without the use Of knife or instruments.
Eczema. Pimpies on face and body: nia-
oetcs ol Kidneys or Brighi's Disease OF
the kidneys l cure any disease no mat
Ter 81 what nature. All venereal dis
eases q specially. Medicine sent to any
address hy express. For iul particulars
SEMI a two-ce1t stamp for answer. No
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Third Death from BURSTING Loco,,o.,,,

Pottsville. Pa, Feb. 23.-The third
death as a result of the explosion of q
locomotive on the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway on Thursday night
occurred yesterday. when John Alley.
ander. the engineer. died from in
Juries received in the accident. The
other deaths were the fireman and a
passenger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Unable to Market lie CO.,

hazleton. Pa, Feb. 23-The Star
washery at Tresckow. employing about
100 men. suspended operations for AN
indefinite period. The cause of the
suspension is the inability of the plant
to market its coal
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
DIED..

LEMOINE-At her home near Re-
demption, La, April 4th, 1908, Mrs.
Advarstine Lemoine, formerly Miss
Lacour, born Oct. /, 1846, departed
this life aged Sc years, 6 months and
3 days.
Mrs. Lemoine lived in the city of
Natchitoches for five years, going
there in 1858. She was married to
j. p. Lemoine in the year 1865, and
was left a widow in 1886, from which
time she labored diligently for her
family until she died. Mrs. Lemoine
was the mother of ten. children, four
of whom are dead. She leaves four
daughters and two sons, seventeen
grandchildren, one brother. two sis
ters, and host of friends to mourn
her loss.
Her loving son, j. L. LEMoINE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
Colfi.x Lyceum Entertainment.

OOftitA At SCtsfft ItttCI t<tihAiSnos
'The worlds leading monologue
entertainer" is the way the Philadel-
phia Times refers to Mr.. Ralph Bing
ham, who will be in Colfax on We'd
nesday evening, May 9Th, for the pur-
pose of giving an entertainment at
the Colfax high school. Mr.. Bingham
isperhaps the most noted personator.
humorist, violinist, vocalist and ra-
conteur.on the American platform to-
day. Six thousand audiences in the
United States and Canada have heard
him with the keenest delight, and he
is the most sought for entertainer in
this country. Colfax is exceedingly
fortunate in having Mr.. Bingham as
signed as an attraction. His appear
ance will complete the series OF enter
tainments provided by our Lyceum
for this season, and his entertain
ment will be the best of them all. He
will appear in the auditorium of the
Colfax high school, which has just
been seated this week with 1876 splen-
did new opera chairs. A part OF the
proceeds will be devoted towards pay
ing for the superb piano bought for
the school. Mr.. Bingham's execution
on the piano is marvellous, and the
| instrument takes on new charms as
he fingers the keys, while his mastery
of the violin is simply wonderful. All
who can should take this opportuni.
ty to see and hear this clever and
marvellous artist.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
Revival Services.

Rev. J. s. Sanders and wife, OF
Shreveport. and Mr.. R. H. Oliver and
wife, of Campti, are in Colfax for the
purpose of holding revival service
for Rev. N. j. Roberts of several days
duration. The meeting began Thurs
day night. Bro. Sanders is forceful
and interesting preacher, and every
body will be benefited and instructed
who hears him. Mr.. Oliver is a fine
singer, and with his wife as organist,
is learning the congregation someex-
cellent new songs. Those who love
good preaching and good singing,
and desire to get good out of these
splendid helps toward doing the right
thing. should not fail to attend these
servicps-
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

When it comes to blacksmithing or
woodworking, Colfax can compare
with any town it's size in the State.
Messrs. Everett and Richardson have
a shop that is complete in every de-
tail, and if you have piece of difficult
blacksmithing Mr.. Everett can fix it
up for you. Mr.. Richardson is a fine
wood worker, and if you have any OF
that kind of work to do he will turn
it out just like it ought to be.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The following named parties who
applied for certificates to teach in the
public schools of Grant parish at the
recent examination, are entitled to
certificates as follows:
Miss Rosa Towns, second grade.
B. d. Fletcher, second grade.
The other applicants having failed
to make the necessary grade required
by the law are not entitled to any
certificate.
This April oath, 1908.
j. A. WILLIAMS,
Superintendent.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Lewis Hale, who was arrested on
Sunday night, April 18th, on a charge
of larceny, was admitted to bail on
the 18th. j. D. Thigpen, who has
been in Jail under the charge OF carry
ing concealed weapons, was turned
out under bond April 23d.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The Crescent Drug Company have
had Mr.. NJ. Ferrier ut work for the
past week, remodeling their store and
preparing to meet the demand OF our
town for soda water this summer.
Their soda fountain has been moved
to the center of the store, shelving is
being placed where it formerly was,
and the counters have been closed so
as to form an unbroken crescent.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
A sweet Breath

is a never failing sign of healthy stom-
ach. When the breath is bad the stom-
ach is out of order. There is no remedy
in the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure for curing indigestion, dyspepsia
and all stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary
s. Crick, of White Plains, KY, writes:
II have been dyspeptic for years-trled
all kinds of remedies but continued to
grow worse. BY the use OF Kodol be-
gan to improve at once, and after taking
few bottles am fully restored in weight,
health and strength and can eat whatev.
er / like. Kodol digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. j. A. Hyde
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
Due Notice Is Served. .

Due notice is hereby served on the pub
lie generally that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the only salve on the market
that is made from the pure, unadulter-
ated witch hazel. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve has cured thousands of cases OF
piles that would not yield to any other
treatment, and this fact has brought out
many worthless oounterfeits. Those per-
SONS who get the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve are never disappointed. be-
cause it cures. J.A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

While handling large piece OF tim
Der last Monday, Mr.. Watson Cobb,
clerk at the Colfax Lumber Co. g mill,
had the misfortune to let it fall on
his foot, severely mashing it, but for
tunately not breaking any OF the
bones in his foot.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mrs. s. T. Wells gave a musical re-
hearsal Wednesday night by her pu-
pills in the auditorium of the Colfax
high school. The sum of $40 20 was
realized to pay on the piano. Her
pupils showed fine progress under her
skillful teaching, and the programme
was well arranged and very enter
tanning. The new opera chairs had
Just been placed in the hall, and the
audience was greatly pleased at their
handsome appearance and the COM
fort they afforded.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
The CoIfax High School base bail

The Colfax High School base bail
team and team composed of the
young men of the town, played a
game of base ball on the school
ground on Good Friday, April 10th,
and, according to the score card, the
town boys won without a struggle,
making 25 runs to the school boys
6 runs. The school team, however.
was not satisfied, and challenged the
town team for another game last
Friday, April 18th. The game was
called at the appointed time. and al
ter spirited contest of nine innings,
the school boys were declared the vic
tors by score OF % to II. Thestu.
dents are jubilant over defeating the
town boys. and are confident OF win
ming should they cross bats again.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mrs. r. w. Randle and little son, OF
Lecompte, have been the guests OF
her sister, Mrs. C. D. LaCroix, for the
past week, and will probably remain
on a visit of several weeks.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
Makes q Clean sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. Of all the salves you ever
beard Of, Bucklen'e Arnica Salve Is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures burns
sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers. skin
eruptions and piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by Cres.
cent Drug Store, Colfax; Bush & Ran
dolph. Fairmouut.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
MADISON =. Ferris.
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
March 21, 1903.

March II. 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that the following man,
ed settler has hled notice of his intention tn
make Anal proof in support of his claim, ard
that said proof will be made before Elisha s.
Murrel. U. s. Commissioner, at Dry PRONG, La,
on May 4, f9U5, viz:
ISAAC Z. HAY,
H. f.. 1S.0S7 for the southeast quarter section "a,
township north, range west, La. Mer.
He names the following witneesee5to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. wig:
B. j. Nugent. of Iatt, La, Mathew johnson,
Charles Gillette. Steve Smith, of Dry Prong. La.
mch28 WALTER l.. COHEN. Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Our young friend, A. NJ. LeSage, has
opened up a fine lot OF fresh family
groceries this week, and also splen-
did line of shoes. dry goods and no
tions. He invites the public to give
him call ut his new store next door
to the Hotel LeSage, and assures one
and all that they will be treated well.
He is in the business to stay, and pro-
poses to merit trade by fair and cour-
teous dealing. See his advertisement
in another column.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mr.. z. G. Horn came down from
Machen last Sunday, and his father,
Mr.. R. W. Horn, came down on Mon
day, and they have been at work this
week listing and assessing the proper
ty in ward one.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The framing OF Sheriff Swafford's
residence is about up. Contractor
Carver has force OF several men at
work, and expects to push the build
ing with all possible dispatch.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Messrs. A. G. Pennel, j. o. McFar-
land and ]. A. Kennedy, representing
the Southern Nursery Co., have been
staying at the LaCroix hotel this
week, and have been talking fruit tree
talk to our people.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

A special meeting Of the Grant Par
ish School Board has been called for
Monday, May 4th, and President
J. @. Long has notice to that effect
in this issue of the Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Miss Annie Hadnot went to Alexan-
dria last Sunday night, remaining
over until Wednesday morning as the
guest of Mrs. Gus Jarreau of that
city. During her absence Miss Mayme
Meas acted as Central" at the COlfax
telephone exchange.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Messrs. H. A. McNsnus and A. g..
O'Neal, of verda, were in Colfax last
Wednesday, attending to some land
business. We acknowledge receipt OF
a call and a years subscriptionin in ad-
vance from both OF them.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Rev. w. N. Greed, and his brother,
Mr.. Jno. L. Creed, OF Black Creek,
we're here last Wednesday, making
some purchases and shaking hands
with friends.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The ladies of Colfax and vicinity
havecompleted a handsome silk quilt,
which is to be disposed of in the near
future for the benefit of the Metho-
dist parsonage. This quilt is a thing
OF beauty, and it will be a joy forever
to the young lady who may carry OH
the prize.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mr.. John Hunter, attorney, OF Alex
andria, spent last Wednesday in Col
fax, looking over the court records
and preparing abstracts In land
matters.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ii it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box, % cents.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mr.. W. r. Peurifoy, manager OF the
Colfax Telephone Co., was in town
yesterday, and informed us he has
the cable and all the appliances neces-
sary to put it in, now at the Boyce
landing. Heexpects to have the cable
laid during the next few days, thus
giving us direct connection with
Boyce and Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The Catholics of this community
will be glad to know that Father
Theolier will be here on Sunday, May
Sd, and will hold mass in the Catholic
church. 1t is probable that the con-
gregation will arrange for Father
Theolier to hold services in Colfax
once month.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
CONSTABLE SALE.
CONSIAbLE OALEs
Sixth Justice Court, Parish OF Grant,
State of louisiana


A. Bauer vs. H. A. ROshtO.
L. A. Stafford vs.. HI. 4. ROshto.
BY virtue of two writs Of Fl 70 issued
out Of the Sixth Justice Court, Grant
parish, Louisiana, In the above en-
titled suits, and to me directed. / have
seized and will offer for sale at the
former store of HI. A. RoshtO, near
B. H. Phillips store, In ward 8, Grant
parish, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, NAY 2. 1908.
the following, seized as the property
of defendant, viz:
One lot Of dry goods. groceries, to-
baccos, notions, trimmings, office and
store fixtures, etc.
Terms of xale-Cash with benefit Oi
appraisement.
Constable Ward 6.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Sheriff NJ. E. Swafford has his quiz
etus from the Auditor for settlement
in full for the taxes and licenses OF
1902. 1t bears date of April Is, 1908.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

We were pleased to receive call on
last Monday from Mr.. C. E. Leindeck-
er, OF Leindecker & Son, lumbermen,
of Campti, who was here looking to
the establishment OF a lumber yard
in Colfax at an early date. Heinform-
ed us he has about closed q trade for
q lot near the Valley depot.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The Hotel LeSage has been taking
on some more paint this week at the
hands of Mr.. j. B. Ferrier, which
makes the structure look quite hand
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

DR.. D. w. Kelly got in supply Of
drugs this week, and has everything
in readiness to open his apothecary
shop and physic the companions Of
his younger days.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The best physic: Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take;
pleasant in effect. For sale By j. H. Me-
Nicely. Colfax; and Bush 4 Randolph,
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

AN. LeSage sells IA pounds OF
good coffee for 81, good sugar Il
pounds for 81, and other things in
proportion.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mr.. E. s. Murrell was in COlfax yes
terday, having been over this way
looking after saw mill interests and
other matters.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La,
April IS 1904.

Land Office at Nafchitoches, La,
April Is, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof IN support of his claim, and
that raid prof will be made before Register and
Receiver, at Natchit0ches. La. on June 5. 1908.
viz: H E. 9,lsS.
MADISON L. ferris.
of Ver1a, for the east half of northwest qrarter,
township north, range west, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land. viz: John Peetes. Of Verda. La: and
W. l. Bird Of Verda, La. and Jasper Sharbinc,
of Redemption, La, and Perrall yohnette. Of vi
las La. ]. ERNEST BREDA,
apr25 Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
For Rent or Sale.

The house and lot belonging to
Mrs. Mollie Dunn. In Acmeville addi-
ton to COlfax, is for rent or sale.
Apply to e. H. TEAL.
aplS-tf COlfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mr.. U. E. Dewitt was in town last
Monday evening.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

The Valley trains are now making
regular schedule time.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

Mr.. J. @. Long spent last Sunday
at Clarence.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
Special Meeting of Grant Parish
School Board.

In pursuance OF a request for acall-
ed meeting of the Parish School
Board by a majority OF its members
hereby call for the board to meet In
a special session on Monday, the 4tl
day of May. 1903.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
VII.

This charter may be altered or amended, or
this company dissolved with the consent OF two
thirds Of the outstanding stock represented in
pe.eon or BY proxy at 2 meeting OF the stock
days notice shall have been given Of such meet
ing and Of its object By advertising in news:
paper published in the parrish Of Grant. State Of
Louisiana. The capital stock of said corporation
shall be increased or diminished in the manner
and in the form provided BY the general laws OF
the State of Louisiana on these subjects.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

er by limitation or for any cause. its affairs shall
be hquidated and its liabilities paid, and the
balance of its funds, if any. shall be divided pro
rata amorg its stockholders under the superin-
tendence and charge of three commissioners to
be appointed for this purpose ut any meeting OF
the stOckholders, at which it may be voted to
dissolve this corporation, or at general meet
ing of the stockholders to be convened after hf-
teen days prior notice of its objects shall have
been given in newspaper published in the par
ish Of Grant. State of Louisiana. Said commits
sioners shall remain in Office until the affairs of
the said corporation shall have been fully liqui-
dated. and in case of the death OF one or more OF
said commissioners or other vacancies occurring
in their number those who remain shall continue
to act and shall fill such vacancies. The said
commissioners may be required to give bond by
the stockholders for the faithful performance Of
their duties
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25

No mail from New Orleans came
through to Colfax on yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
ARTICLE vi.

meeting of the stockholders may be called
at any time by the board of directors. and shall
be called by the president or secretary at any
time upon the written request ct stockholders
said company. Said meeting to be called as is
hereinAbOve set forth with respect to annual
meetings and shall be conducted In the same
manner, and at all meetings Of the etockholders
q majority in the amount of the capital stock OF
this company shall constitute quorum for the
Transaction Of business.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
ARTICLE TX.

The stockholders of this corporation shall new
or be held liable or responsible for the contracts
or faults Of such corporation. its agents officers
or employees in any further sum than the unpaid
owned by him. nor ehall any mere informality in
organization have the effect of rendering this
charter null or of exposing any stockholder to
any liability beyond his stock.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-04-25
ARTICLE Nv.

The Capital Stock Of this Corporation is here
BIZ fxed at tho sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars
divided into $50 shares, at the par value OF One
Hundred Dollars each, which shall, before being
issued be paid for in cash, or in property, goods
merchandise, or labor done, or services perform
ed. and said corporation shall be considered OPP
erative and 20 into effect when the full amount
OF the capital stock has been subscribed and paid
for No certificate of stock shall be issued until
the same has been paid for. The stock shall be
evidenced by q certificate issued and signed BY
the Secretary and President of said corporation.
Transfers Of stock shall be made only on the
books of the company, under and subject to such
regulations and formalities a. the Board OF Di-
rectors may prescribe.