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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
The Parsonage Quilt.

As announced in these columns last
week, the silk quilt made and contrib
uted by the ladies of the town and
vicinity, ,.for the benefit OF the Colfax
Methodist parsonage. was voted oh
at the high school building Thursday
night, and realized the handsome
sum of $73 25. Owing to the driz-
cling rain that prevailed throughout
the evening, the crowd was not as
large as was expected. only about
sixty persons being present, but all
enjoyed themselves. The voting was
spirited from the start, and our young
men and boys showed great liberality
in backing their judgment as to the
most popular young lady by substan-
tial money investment.
About S:45 Mr.. w. B. Clarke an
nounced that, as the indisposition OF
the other gentlemen who were to have
made addresses with himself had pre-
vented their attendance, he would al
80 claim the privilege of doing moth
ing in this line, and asked that Mrs.
s. l.. Wells and Miss Estelle McCOok
begin the entertainment with musi-
cal selection. These ladies began
with a splendid instrumental duet on
the piano, and followed it during the
evening with several other selections
that added very greatly to the occa-
sion. Their musical ability is very
marked, and their kindness in adding
80 much to the pleasure of the evening
is very much appreciated. The thanks
of the community is not only due
these ladies, but it is also due to the
ladies who inaueurated and carried
to completion this pleasant method
OF raising money for a worthy object
Our young men also are entitled to
praise for their liberal response on
this occasion.
The votes were placed at % cents
each, and in all 293 votes we're cast
Miss Virgie Moore, thepopular teach
er of the primary department of thu
Colfax high school, received 121, th'
highest number, and Miss Ella La
Croix received Ill, the next highest
number.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

The picnic at Fish Creek, May 1st,
given by Prof. NJ. H. Nugent and the
pupils and patrons Of his thriving
school, was grand success. About
$50 friends we're present, and all en-
joyed the talks by Messrs. j. A. VIII.
linms and w. B. Clarke, and the ex.
ercises by the children, and did ample
justice to the supply Of good things
provided for the occasion.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
Too Great a Risk.

In almost every neighborhood someone
has died from an attack of collie or chol-
era morbus, often before medicine could
be procured or a physician summoned
A reliable remedy for these diseases
should be kept at hand. The risk is too
great for anyone to take. Chamberlain's q
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
has undoubtedly Paved the lives of more
people and relieved more pain and suffer
ing than any other medicine in use. 1t
can always be depended upon. For sale
by j. H. McNeely. Colfax; Bush 4 Ran
dolph. Eairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

DIR. D. w. Kelly, who has been at
tending the medical convention in
New Orleans, and also standing IN
examination before the State board,
returned Thursday night. He re-
ports that himself and his companion
graduate, DR.. E. H. Blackwood, pass
ed the examination all O. K.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Quarterly conference will be held in
Colfax at 8 O'Clock this evening. All
official members asked to be present.
Rev. j. d. Harper, presiding elder,
will preach on Sunday at IL o'clock.
The night hour will be devoted to
the children's services.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
A Farmer Strengthened Out.

"a man living on farm near here
came in a short time ago completely
doubled mp with rheumatism. / handed
him bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and told him to use it freely and il not
satisfied after using it he need not pay
cent for it." says G. Rayder. of Pattens
Mills. N. Y. "a few days later he walk
ed into the store as straight as string
and handed me a dollar saying, give me
another bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. / want it in the house all the
time for it cured me-" For sale by j.
H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Randolph,
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mrs. Cora Lacour, Miss Lucia Brow
nell, Mrs. Heman Smith, Miss Corinne
Ducote, and Mr.. Cyrille Lacour, were
among those who attended service at
the Catholic church last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

The young men OF Colfax have or
ganized a gun club, got on trapand
a barrel of clay pigeons, and spent an
evening or two this week practicing
the art of winging artificial birds.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mr.. B. H. Phillips, OF Villas. brought
his wife with him toiattend the meet
ing OF the police jury last Monday,
and they were the guests for the day
with the family of Mr.. j. F. Meas.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

A good force of men are at work
for the Colfax Press Brick Co., and
we learn that they expect to get ev-
ei yth ng ready to commence the
making of vitrified brick within the
next thirty days.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Miss Blanche Brouillett and EN-
ilie Gremilliou, of Alexandria, came
up on Thursday morning, and are
the guests of Mrs. l.. McNeely. They
will remain until Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

We the undersigned commissioners
appointed to let out the. building OF
a bridge on the Bayou Taureau, on
the COlfax and Pineville road, will
receive bids at the store of A. A. Dean,
Fairmount, La. until 10 O'Clock Sat
urday, May 80. 1908.
r. p. MCKNIGHT,
JOHN RANDOLPH,
A. A.. DEAN.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

The public school teachers OF the
first and second grade in Grant par
ish will find some good news in the
proceedings OF the school board in
this issue of the Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Clerk J.J. O'Quinn's little son, Jas.
j. Jr., was very badly scalded last
Saturday, by having a kettle of jelly
spilled on him, but We are glad to say
his injuries are not serious.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mr.. ]. w. Duncan has completed
the building near the Valley depot,
which he expects to use for his cold
storage business. He expects to get
in car of ice during the ensuing
week.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mr.. P. McIlvried, vice president OF
the Valley railway company, spent
last Saturday in town looking after
railroad interests here.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

The ten days meeting by Rev. J. s.
Sanders was brought to a close last
Monday night, after very effective
series OF services, in which q great
deal of spiritual awakening was im-
parted to the church.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Father Theolier held mass at the
Catholic church last Sunday, and we
understand expects to visit Colfax
once a month in the future.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mrs. w. N. Price, of Lake End. ar
rived in Colfax last Saturday, and
spent a few days among her friends
and relatives. We are glad to hear
that Mr.. Price will very likely move
back to this town in a short while.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Rev. w. N. Creed, accompanied by
his two daughters, and Miss Stevens,
teacher-of the Liberty. Chapel school,
spent last Saturday in Colfax, on q
shopping expedition.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

on the arm, TO the wors: sort OF burn,
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve, be particular to get DeWitt's-
this is the salve that heals without leav-
ing a scar. A specific for blind, bleeding
and protrud,ng piles. Sold by j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

BY q Por8IsteOt COURh, OUT f6f1n1ncuCIy
Cured by Chambcrlain's Cough
Remedy.
Mr.H. p. Burbage, q student at law,
in Greenville, s. c., had been troubled
for four or five years. with continuous
cough which he says. greatly alarmed
me, causing me to fear that was iu the
first stage Of consumption" Mr.. Burb-
age, having seen Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy advertised, concluded to try it,
Now read what he says of it: II soon
felt q remarkable change and after usiuR
two bottles of the twenty-five cent size
was permanently cured" Sold by j. II.
McNeely, Colfax; and Bush 4 Randolph,
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

You Know What You are Taking
when you take Groves Tastsless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

The telephone cable has been putin
at Boyce, and Colfax now has direct
telephone connection through that
place to Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Splendid showers ofrain have great
ly revived the crops in this section
during the past week, and put our
farmers in good spirits.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Miss Lucy Dyson, of Machen, ar
rived in Colfax last Saturday night.
and has been the guest OF Mr.. r.
Kelly's family.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mr.. NJ. M. Fisher, of Clarence, was
among the visitors to Colfax last
Saturday, and remained over until
Tuoodov
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Everybody who attended the Lyce-
um entertainment Wednesday night,
with Ralph Bingham as the attrac-
tion. was greatly pleased.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

A nice line OF summer goods has
just been received at j. H. McNeely's,
consisting of dress goods ofall kinds,
and trimmings for the same.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Col. E. H. Lombard, Confederate
veteran, well known to a number OF
the citizens of this parish, died in New
Orleans on the 5th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

VUANTED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER-
w sons in each State to travA for house estab-
lshed eleven years and with large capital. to
can upon merchants and agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent engagement.
Weekly c. 81 salary of $18 and all travelling ex-
D nses and hotel bills advanced in cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention reser-
ence and enclose self-addressed envelope. THE
NATIONAL, 334 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

We were pleased to meet on Thurs
day Mr.. /. B. LaCroix, who is in the
employ of the Teal-LaCroix Lumber
C0mDanv
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Children's Day services will be held
in the Colfax Methodist church Sun
day night, beginning at 7:45 o'clock.
sharp,
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Miss Florence Brashear, who came
M on on a visit to Mrs. W. L. Rich
ardson last week, returned home
Sunday night.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Nice at Natchitoches, La, I
April Is, 1908.

April Is, lD0S-
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has flled notice of his intention to
make final proof IN support of his claim, and
that said prof will be made before Register and
Receiver, at Natchitoches, La. on June 5, 1909.
MADISON L. Ferris.
of Verds for the east half of northwest qrarter,
and east half of southwest quarter. section "a.
township north, range west, La. Mer.
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
eaid land. viz: John Peetes. of Verda. La. and
w. l. Bird. of Verda, La. and Jasper Sharbin..,
Las La. ]. ERNEST BREDA,
: apr25 Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
@MAvr

This signature 10 on every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures . cold In enc DAY
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE vi.

at any time by the board OF directors. and shall
be called by the president or secretary at any
time upon the written request of stockholders
owning at least tenth Of the capital stock OF
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 stockholders
q majority in the amount Of the capital stock of
this company shall constitute . quorum for the
trnr N ction NJ hua aiuaaa
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

The best physic: Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take;
pleasant in effect. For sale by j. H. Nc
Nicely. Colfax; and Bush & Randolph,
Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
For Sale.

Agood gin stand, engine and boiler,
together with the fixtures for same,
will be sold cheap for cash, or on rea-
sonable terms on credit with good
security.
Apply to JOS. BlLLES,
my9 Redemption, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Summer goods received at Nc
Neely's.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Mr.. Ace Hargis has moved into Mr..
]. C. Killingsworth's house, on l.
street.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE VII.

This charter may be altered or amended, or
this COMPANY dissolved with the consent of two
thirds Of the outstanding stock represented in
holders convened for that purpose after thirty
days notice shall have been given of such meet
ing and Of its object by advertising in . news
paper published in the parish Of Grant. State OF
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., 1903-05-09

Mr.C. H. Mccain has been appoint
ed magistrate for ward Z, vice r. W.
Horn, resigned.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

See advertisement OF Jos. Billes, OF
gin stand, engine and boiler. for sale.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
For Rent or Sale

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. HI. TEAL.
aplS-tf COlfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
2TICLE VIII.
ration shall be
? for any caue0.

When this corporation shall be dissolved eth:
be liQuidated and its liabilities paid, and the
balance Of its fuuds 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 at any meeting Of
the Stockholders, at which il may be voted to
dissolve this corporation, or at q general meet
ing of the stockholders to be convened after If
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 I'LL such vacancies. The said
commissioners may be required to give bond by
the stockholders for the faithful performance of
THAR dutiee
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09

Dewberries are in abundance.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE TX.

er be held liable or responsible for the contracts
or faults OF such corporation, it's agents, officers
or employees in any further sum than the unpaid
BALANCE due to the. corporation on. the ehares
organisation have the effect Of rendering this
charter null or of exposing any st0ckholder to
any liability bovond his etOck
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE !

Any stockhvlder being then in the full posees-
sion and having full ownership and control OF
any portion of the capital stock OF this corpora
tiOn. who may desire to cell the some shall drst
eive an opportunity to the board of directors to
purchase the stock Tor the company ct s9ch price
and in Of their refusal or failure to buy then
to each Of the individual stock holders. and he
shall give them such ofker for thirty days. before
he shall be permitted to cell the same. provided
that this clause shall not apply to transfers Of
stock between and among the present stockhold-
err Of this corporation.
In testimony whereof We have hersunto set our
hands and eeals on the d,X and date nrst above
Goodwin, oompesent Witnesses Of lawful age
Who have signed their names together with me,
Notary, and the appeorsss hersan after due read
ing q he vhols. 9ssiGns%
Atteet: mo. l. LACRON.
zAHE < 4 dSSSSREs SSS5RFss WI lsssRSl1 e 9; Z: 7''
Notssy Pnblie.
Havine oxsmined the shove and foregoing
okarfer Snd hiding n0thing therein c0ntrary to
66a laws of - st1os e Loaisiana. hssehg sp-
Dso6iot Aftesney 1Sth Jud. Dist.
Stair OF LOUISIANA. y
n xAu1nW ~ 6nANz.
o. - C1eek and leoor3o9.
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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE II.

The domicil of said corporation shall be at
the town Of Colfax, Grant parish, State OF Lou
shall be served on the President, IN his absence
the Vice President in the event OF the absence
of the President and the Vice President, on the
Secretary of said corporation, at thei' place OF
domicil. or at the Office of said corporation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-24
MASCOT FOR GIRLS SAM PARKSAWINNER
Girls at NeCkwear Counter
Soon Get Husbands.

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-The superin-
tendents of the big State street stores
are wondering why so many of the
women clerks are asking to be trans
ferred to the neckwear departments
But it is question that none of the
young women are willing to answer
They blush and laugh and say, mod
estly, with eyes cast down, Because"
The neckwear counter is a mascot
No one who knows will deny that In
one of the stores five of the winsome
girls who have presided over the silks
and checks of that counter have been
married in as many months, and the
engagement of the sixth was announc-
ed yesterday.
Miss Helen Glover, who lives with
her mother at oil Lake avenue, Will
mette, is the coming bride of the coun-
ter. She will be married Saturday to
Charles Knox, of S04 Hinman avenue.
So there will be vacancy in the de-
partment, and the saleswomen who do
not believe in careers and "profes-
sions" already have their bright eyes
fixed on the position.
when I took hold of that position"
said Miss Glover, "the girls on the floor
prophesied that it would not be long
before my engagement would be an
nounced, but 1 only laughed at them.
Il guarded well my secret, however,
and the first intimation any of them
had that was going to be married was
when l exhibited my engagement ring.
My, but they were really surprised, and
almost overwhelmed. Some of the girls
have already asked for my place
So it seems a necktie counter is just
as good a place to find husband as a
summer resort by the sea. There is a
vacancy to be filled. Will history again
repeat itself?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-24
ON WHEATIAND CORN
Secretary Wilson Speaks of the
Crops as He Found Them.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept %. =
Secretary Wilson, of the agricultural
department. returned to Washington
tonight from Ogden Utah, where he
delivered speech before the irriga-
ton congress. His Journey both ways
took him through the heart of the corn
belt, and tonight he said.
The corn crop, owing to the Pc
culiarity of the season, was late and
light. Heavy foods destroyed 1t on
bottom lands to a great extent. Con-
tinued rains Throughout June and July
saturated the level lands and retarded
the growth of corn. The frost has in
jured it in streaks. Through Central
Iowa perhaps one e-quarter of the crop
has been touched by frost, but what
has not been affected by frost Is rip
:ening rapidly with this fine weather.
There will be plenty of corn in the
country, because feeding last year was
Improbable and MANY feeders will feed
less this year.
"As to wheat threshing has been
delayed by rainy weather. If the pres
ent good weather continues. 1t will
progress rapidly. In considering the
wheat crop, we must take into account
all of the wheat growing countries. We
are getting into telegraphic relation
ship with most Of the uropean coun-
tries so as to be able to estimate the
worlds crop more closely than has
heretofore been done Taking our farm
products as whole, there is an
abundance in the land"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-24
TREMENDOUS STORM
IN NORTHERN WOODS
Losses May Reach a Million
Dollars Worst Blow Ever
Known There.
Special to The Globe.

Special to The Globe.
CROOKSTON, Mimi, Sept. 23.-Re-
ports from the timber belt of Northern
Minnesota pronounce the recent storm
the worst within the memory of the
white man. The trees lie in tangled
mass over the entire northern half of
the state. The loss may aggregate
more than a million.
Some idea Of the havoc wrought NAV
be gained from an incident which oc-
CURED on the Minnesota Northern
railroad. Crews of men left Blackduc<
and Quiring well provided with axes
and other lumbermen'S weapons to
clear the wagon road between the
towns. They met in three DAYS. Each
crew had been nearly four days clear
ing nine miles of road.
All along the American side of the
Lake of the Woods and the Rainy
river the damage was terrible. Several
boats on the lake were swamped. Wag-
on roads are completely blocked, and
1t will be weeks before some of them
are cleared in the sparsely settled To-
calities.
Another instance of the fury of the
storm was to be seen in a grounded
steam tug on Red lake. The boat was
thrown upon the land 400 feet from the
usual water line.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-24

A settlement was effected last night
between General Manager Frank E.
Ward, of the Great Northern, and the
grievance committee of the firemen's
and engineers organizations.
What the terms of the agreement are
neither side would say, as it was
agreed that the terms of settlement be
kept secret. However, Mr. Ward said
that the firemen were given a slight
advance in pay. placing the Great
Northern's wage scale on a level with
the Northern Pacific's and the other
transcontinental lines. The other con-
cessions granted by the company were
in the line of notifications of the work.
ing rules.
The settlement was made at a con-
ference held last night in General Man
ager Wards office. The differences had
been practically adjusted at a meeting
held earlier in the day, but at the
evening conference the details OF the
agreement were arranged Grand Of
ficers Stone and Hanrahan and Chair
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-24
NECROESMAY SECEDE
WiIlLeave Republicans If Re-
dress Is Not Given.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 23. =
The negroes of the country who feel
the Afro-American council has fallen
into the hands of officeholders and who
reject the leadership OF Booker T.
Washington are planning a great meet
ing in Washington next month for the
purpose of organizing the suffrage
leagues of the different states into a
national body. The purpose of the or
ganization is to urge. on congress the
enforcement of the laws now on the
statute books and the enactment If
necessary, Of further laws for the well
fare of the negro. The repeal of the
fifteenth amendment will be strongly
opposed and the constitution of those
Southern states that virtually disfran-
chise the negro will be attacked.
Not an off1ceholder will be allowed to
take part in the affair. The organiza-
ton of the local leagues has been going
on for year in nearly every state of
the Union. Those in the movement say
the officeholders have betrayed their
interests and are consulting only the
welfare of the administration. They
declare the leadership OF Booker T..
Washington is dangerous and as a
prominent leader in the movement de-
clared this morning, "hypocritical and
opposed to the best interests of the me-
gro"
After the national body is formed
congress will be urged to act and then
if the Republicans in that body will do
nothing league leaders declare they will
abandon the Republican and go to
whatever political party will truly
work for the interests of the negro.
Leaders say they intend to do some-
thing If the Republican party will not;
not in the way of physical violence,
but in organized political work in
whatever direction may seem neces-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-24
THE NEWS lNDExED.
PAGE |,

PAGE 4.
Great Northern Settles With EMPLOYEES
Storm in Minnesota Woods.
Prince Alert Breaks Pacing Record.
Flour Mill Employees Strike.
Anti Jewish Riot in Russia.
Secretary Wilson on Crops.
PAGE II.
Elevators Assessed Less Than Last
Year.
State viii Compete in Flower Show.
Refuse Lowry's Free Ride.
Will Restrict Use of Fairgrounds.
PAGE III.
Minneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
PAGE w.
Editorial Comment.
Chinese Celebrate Moon Feast.
Affairs Abroad.
PAGE v.
Baseball.
PAGE vi.
News of the Railroads.
National Unitarian Congress.
King Edward Is Making Cabinet.
PAGE.vIl.
Of Interest to Women.
Short Story.
PAGE vln.
Globe Popular Wants.
PAGE TX.
PAGE X
Detention Hospital May Move.