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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

1t is very questionable whether
the demand for primary elections
comes from the masses composing
the Democratic party. or is Guilt
vated and engineered by few poll
iticiaDs for their own selfish ends.
The people as q rule we find are
very little concerned about the
matter, and if it were not for the
continued harping Of q number of
newspapers whose Democracy is
not altogether clear. the question
would not be raised at ali.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

The following blind ridines are flag stops for
trains Nos. and 2: Chalk Level, Harvey. Hun
ter, Ninock, Lgggy, Bayou; Hope, crichton, Car
Tyrawley. Barrett.
Connections ut Shreveport for all points in the
North. East and West.
Wesolicit your freight shipments from Shreve-
port, Alexandria and New Orleans, aud from all
points in the North, East, West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE.
Gen. Freight Agent
K. &. ID. MARSHALL,
Asst. Gen. Freight Agent.
p. MoILVRIED.
Vice Prest 4 Gen. Mgr.
General Offices. Shreveport, la.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

Mr.. A. B. Perkins, the U. S. reporter
of statistics for Grant parish, informs
us that his report for the month OF
August, which is now ready to be
sent in, shows no cotton ginned in
this parish during the month. This
is quite unusual, as cotton ginning
begins about the middle of
the month. 1t proves beyond any
controversy that the crop this year
is more than two weeks later than
usual.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29
NO. 43.
Convention versus PRIMARY.

Convention Versus Primary.
Capt B. w. Marstoh, who was
among the advocates of primary
elections a few seasons ago, is now
opposed to them because sthe in
justice of the primary plan is 30
fragrant" In a late letter to the
Shreveport Times, he says num-
Der of very pertinent things, from
which we make the following ex-
tract;
The s'dear people, at FIRST blush
will naturally advocate the primary
plan. But upon second thought
they will see the utter impractica4
bility of 1t.
Suppose every parish in the
State should put out one or more
candidates, how long would it take
to get a majority expression of
voters2 Never. Sometimes the
convention hangs FIRE and can maks
no NOMINATION.
But the injustice of the primary
plan is SO fragrant, ] cant see how
any old politician can advocate il
for q State Office. A few politicians,
or their friends can bring out
half dozen men in the different
sections of the State, and thereby
rule out the best talent in the State,
winch cannot be induced to go into
q general scramble for any Office.
The Democratic idea, that "the
Office should seek the man" is
abandoned in this scramble. It is
we'll enough that the dear people
send their delegates to represent
them, and good Democracy would
not instruct them, because when a
local fayorite cannot be landed,
delegate is supposed, If he repre-
sents the people, to cast his ballot
for the very best man in the State,
from any locality.
In the race for railroad commits
sioner, fearing the influence of the
railroads, l advocated and demand
ed q primary, but there were SO
many candidates, it looked like a
farce, and then the "doar people"
sustained the convention.
Whya man would make a better
or worse governor, because he Ia
vored a primary or q convention is
simply silly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29
lmportaDce Of Good Juries.

The grand jury of the New Or
leans criminal court, in its closing
report at the end of its term of SER
vice ON last Monday, called atten-
ton to the inferior material found
on the jury lists, from which both
grand and petite juries have to be
drawn. The New Orleans Plea
ynne, in commenting on the sub
ject. says that it cannot be said
that the prominent, or so-called
best citizens, are the best jurors,
because with few exceptions they
avoid jury duty. However, it con-
cludes that juries, judged by their
verdicts, are better than they once
were. This is undoubtedly true,
and it is made so by the power
vested in the jury commissioners
to put reputable men on the venirs
lists. The sacredness of the duty
imposed on the jury commissioners
is quite apparent to the most casu-
al observer. II is most essential
that the names of hoodlums and
loafers shall not go into the box,
because they are criminals from
habit and association, whether by
act or not, and they usually have
no other object than to cheat and
defeat justice. A single friend Of
the criminal on jury may cause a
mistrial, and so increase the delay
that is the worst feature of our ju-
dicial system. It is in the power
of the jury commissioners to put
only good names in the box, and it
is criminal neglect if they fail to
select the very best men to serve
as jurors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

A correspondent of the Marksville
Weekly News, speaking of the late
game of ball, says: "Let US go over
there, boys, and bring an umpire.
Wethink that several decisions of the
Colfax umpire were not altogether
correct" All right; let our Marks
vfllefriends come again by all means,
and let them bring aloug their UNI
pire. They have pretty good base
ball nine. but we would advise them
to play better ball, or bring along q
stronger team the next time, il they
hope to beat the Colfax boys.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29
Hon. LeDoux E. Smith. of Ale,

Hon. LeDoux E. Smith, of Alex
andria, who as Treasurer has prov
en- himself to be q most popular
State officer, and by his courteous
and affable disposition made many
friends all over Louisiana, is q can
didate for the position of State Au-
ditor. He has many staunch
friends in Grant parish, and We
feel sure they would be glad to
have him receive the Democratic
nomination for the position.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

The Chronicle has received the cal
endar for the 1904 session OF the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial
Institute, at Lafayette. 1t was es-
tablished by the Legislature OF 1898,
and its first session was held from
September 18, 1901, to My 26, 1902.
The success Of this manual training
school has been phenomenal, the
number Of students for the session
closing in 1903 being nearly two
hundred, representing nearly every
parish in the State. and the number
Of graduates IL. The next session
opens Wednesday, Sept. 10th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

Mr.. Van o. Miller. son OF Rev. j. r.
Miller, is announced in the Minden
Democrat as a candidate for clerk of
thecourt. He is q young man OF fine
business qualifications, and by his ai-
fable ways makes and retains friends
wherever he goes, and i: elected he
will be popular and efficient officer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29
Sermon I'm q Song.
BY ". D. NEsBIT.

"As a wayfaring man that turn
eth aside to tarry for night -"
Jeremiah xvi, 8.
When you have walked the way
that leads by noon and takes you to
the end of day, you know there
waits for you o boon, you know
that on ahead. is rest, for roses
drip with twilight dew and all
things seem bat for the best when
night holds out her arms to you.
When night holds ont her arms
to you, you know your cares have
found release; that what stern bat
Ting you must do is for the time
bid pause by peace; for down the
slope shadows drift, and singing
breezes falter through the silence
whore the hills uplift and night
holds out her arms to you.
When night holds her arms, il
seems as though she brought each
one crown--a crown of happiness
and dreams. She comes to coun-
try-side and town with poppies in
her garments, toos all gracefully
she comes aud stands and holds
her soothing arms to you.
just go when you are through
with strife, and all, world-weary on
your way, you reach the ending Of
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

The old Confederate veterans
had great time in Alexandria this
week, and all who attended the re-
union had good time. Patriotic
speeches and parades, receptions,
etc, were the order of the day, and
the Alexandria citizens who had
charge of tie arrangements are to
be congratulated on carrying out
their program in such good shape.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

The yacht race between the Re.
lance and Sir Thomas Lipton's
Shamrock III has been won by the
Reliance, and the famous trophy
cup will remain in America for
another two years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

Mr.. John Randolph, member of
the State Central Democratic COM
mite . for Grant parish. is not pre-
possessed in favor of the primary
election proposition, and we hope
his vote will be cast against it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

Massacres and atrocities of all
sorts by the Turks are being re-
ported from Macedonia every day.
Will the christian nations of the
earth never rise in their might and
force the cruel Turk entirely from
the European continent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29
The last issue OF the Winfield Com

The last issue OF the WINFIELD Com
rade contains the "Valediction' OF
Editor ]. 81. Cosgrove, who has Of
late made the columns of that paper
very interestingand readable. '.Gen-
eral Jim" Is n unique character in
Louisiana politics and journalism,
and we are sorry the Winfield Pub
fishing Company have decided to dis
pense With his services. They will
certainly not find a more able and in
teresting man TO take his place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

A little thing sometimes results in
DEATH Tins q mere scratch, insignifi-
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t IL wise to have Buck
lens Arnica SaIve ever handy. It's the
best saive on earth and will prevent Ia
tally. when burns, sores, ulcers and piles
threaten. Only 25c at Crescent Drug
Store. Collar; and Bush T. Randolph,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

The fleufAS 6ppo.
site your name toll
Wheu your ouo-
eCrtptton expires.
Let them show you
paid up TO I oO4s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-08-29

The figures oppo-
cite your name tell
WnoO your sub
ecrtpttOu expires.
Let them show YOU
paid up to I 9O4.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
WHO is O'NEILL?

A western man named John O'Neill
writes a severe and contemplate two
column roast of John Mitchell in the
Miners Magazine. 1t is a mean, jeal-
Gus. backcapping session. Nobody
in these parts knows who John NJ.
O NeilI is, but John Mitchell is known
to every adult person in America who
can read and write. The roast is
from freak member of the red but
ton pipe dreamers' club. who hates
John Mitchell because he did not fill
his annual address to the miners
union with "class conscious catch
phrases. ONeill, O'Neill,, Who the
devil is O'Neill? Why doesn't he go
down to Pennsylvania and show the
miners how to organize a union? Why
did he not go down to Colorado
Springs and fix things La
bOrer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
NOT FROM WALLA WALLA.
Boy Picked Up by the Police at City
of Everett, Wash.

Everett-Ed Wright. a 16-year-ol
boy who says his home is in Walla
Walla, was given lodging at police
headquarters last night. This morn
ing it was thought best to keep him
in custody until something could be
learned about him.
The boy says that he Joined the
circus about TWO weeks ago at Walla
Walla and since that time has travel
ed with it. Day before yesterday he
was with it at Ballard, but when
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

its principles. This is true as far
as 1t goes. but few men who carry
their cards in their pockets are real
~ union men. The simple fact that
man Is member of a labor organi-
zatlon does not signify that he is a
union man. According to our idea
the true union man is one who car
RES his unlOnism from his workshop
on the street, from his home to bis
church, to the theatre, to the cluh
10 the store, ball, to the ballot box
or any other place. To see a union
man come out of his place of business
with his card in his pocket. go right
into cigar store and buy a Childs
or Spotted Beauty cigar or some
other non-union cigar. is proof posi-
1--WE that he is not a union man of 81
mon pure quality. Some men preach
OF their uniOnism and 60 into store
and buy John B. Stetson hats say
ing that they know it has not got
the label in it, but that they know
mat union men are employed in this
factory, because the firm says so.
Ihls does not make it so. If man
goes into another place of business
and asks for the label. the clerk. bust
ness man or manager saws he hires
union men, but cannot get goods with
the label, that union man knows thar
the clerk, business man or manager
Is talsifying. There are other stores
that can. The only way to avoid the
deception is to demand the union la
bel at all times. Then you know you
are getting articles that were man
ufactured by union men or women.
who receive living wages for their la
bOr.-NOrWich UniOnist.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

At the recent meeting of the Typo
graphical Union, No. 3SS, the follow
ing offices were elected:
President L. L. Hartman, vice presi-
dent Jesse Ferney; recording secre-
tary, Herbert Thomson; secretary
treasurer, julius Baldwin; sergeant
alarms. J. A. Enochs; executive com
mittee. Jesse Ferney, H. l.. Caulking,
Thomas Mason.
A committee on booming the la
bel was appointed, consisting of I. E.
Mason, EnOs B. Palmer, ]. A. EnOchs.
No. 1888 intends to take a notable
part in the Labor day demonstration
and for that reason appointed com
mittee on arrangements consisting of
l.. L. Hartman, EnOs B. Palmer. A.
BignOld.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
State OF Ohio. City of Toledo.

Lucas county, SIS
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
ne is the senior partner of the firm
Of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business
IN the city OF Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De-
cember, A. D, 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
lSEALI Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

a large merchant was talking with
his grandson the other day, and he
remarked that when he started out
as a clerk he worked for S. a mon,h
and that in ten years he was the
sole owner Of the largest establish
ment in the city. When the grandson
thOughtfully remarked: Yes. but it
is different now. grandfather, they all
have cash registers now"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

that Chief of Police Woydt showed
his friendship for union labor when
the president was coming to town by
going to the Central Labor hall and
asking for a bunch of idle union men
to act as special police on Teddie's
day, and it is said they all did their
duty like men.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

moving time came he fell asleep and
was forgotten. From Ballard he came
nv train to Everett. He says that he
has an older brother also working
with the circus. The police VIII IN
vestigate his case.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

"Wine Of Cardui is certainly worn
out' women's best friend and am pleased
to give my experience with it. A few
months ago caught severe cold, hav-
ing been oct In inclement weather, which
settled ali over me, particularly 10 the
abdomen. Twas in almost constant pain.
/ consulted a physician and took his
medicine for a month and without any
relief. | then decided l would try your
medicine and it was lucky day for me
when did Sc. noticed change In a
few days and felt encouraged to continue
taking Wine Of Cardui, and my patience
was rewarded, for in two weeks my pains
had left me and felt like a new woman"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

chance to build up the wasted and dis
eased tissue. Wine Of Cardui regulates
the menstrual flow and Nature, when
relieved of the drains or of the poisons
in the system. makes the functional
organs strong and healthy again.
Any woman who is silently suffering
untold pains because she is too sensitive
to undergo a physician examination
and treatment can find no excuse for
not securing relief when Wine of Car
dui is offered to her. There is no pub
licity to deter her. She can take Wine
of Cardui in the privacy of her home,
with as much assurance of a final cure
as though a dozen doctors recommended
it. Many physicians do recommend
Wine of Cardui to their patients.
Why not get a sl.O0 bottle of Wine
of Cardui from your druggist today?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

At the last meeting of the Walla
Walla Trades and Labor Council a
committee was appointed to look up
a suitable location for the Labor day
exercises. 1t is the intention of the
unions Of the city TO make the com
ing Labor Day a day to remember.
II is expected that many people will
be surprised at the large number
Of union men in this vicinity as will
be shown in the large number in line.
Slowly and steadily the work Of or
ganizatiOn has been going on and
quietly and Systematically the work
ers Of crafts unOrganiZed have been
taken into the ranks Of union labor.
1t is a trifle too early to estimate the
number that will turn out on thai
day. owing 70 the plans of Organiza
ton now under way, but it IS safe tC
say that it will be close to 1000 men.
Some of the leading labor men OF
the state will be in attendance and
a program of exercises will be ar
ranged that Will interest and enter
tain the crowds that are expected to
be on hand.
In the evening a grand ball will be
given in Armory hall and excellent
music will be arranged for. 1t is I'M
derstood that a suitable location with
in the city limits will be secured for
the exercises of the afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Aren't you ashamed 10 shoot
craps?" "Yassir.' answered Picka'
ninny jim. But haven't got money
huff to speculate on Wall street
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Mrs. Wickerby (to new girD-Eu-
nice. you will be expected, Of course
10 wait on the table.
New Girl-I've generally EFT when
the rest Of the family did, ma'am.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Yes, sir. Billy spoke one hour in
Greek, an 'nuther hour in Latin"
An what WIZ the old man doin'
all that time?"
"SWearin' in dialect
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

1t hits the spot these warm and
sultry days. What? That union made
beer handled by Meath & Stradley.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

DO you know her we'll enough to
talk to herr"
More. | know her we'll enough
not to talk to her
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Clear. cool and healthful that union
made beer at Meath & Stradley's
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Don't forget Cauvel Tobacco and
cigars, No. g. Second street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

When you want a cool and refresh
ing drink Of union made beer call on
Meath & Stradiey.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
MRS. HELENA BLAU,
Dung Milwaukee Society Woman.

The woman who has suf-
cred from female weakness
should do anything within
reason to secure health.
Wine of Cardui is the medi-
cine that appeals to reasona-
Bile women women who
hold operations and cutting
in horror-women whoknow
that Nature is the best ply
sician. Wine of Cardui
gives women back their
health by giving Nature a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Meath & Stradley handle union
made beer Porter also on draught.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
ISEAI

InyigOrating and healthful What
Meath & Stradley's union beer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

When the casket makers IN the
east went on strike. the people
should have gone on a sympathetic
strike and refused to die untH 'he
difficulty was settled.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Union made beer at Meath & Strad-
ley's No. Main. Porter on draught
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

A workman's greatest pride should
be to be able to show clean, palu-up
union card.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

That's a wonderfully bright child
of Brinkin's"
1T has wisdom beyond it's years.
When Brinkin asked it to recite for
the ladies and gentlemen, it backed
up into a corner and refused to say
a word
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

The beer that makes Meath &
Stradley's place famous is union
made
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

I'm thousand cured
Z women nave written
Il to tell how Wine of
Cardui bestows the
blessing of health on every
woman who takes it, rich
and poor alike. Mrs.
Helena Blau, No. 1913 Sew
enth Street, Milwaukee,
Wis, is one of the young
women whom Wine of Car
dui has rescued from a life
of suffering. She writes:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

The Musicians Union sent its dele
gates to the last meeting of the Trade
and Labor council for the first time
since their organization. The delay
in representation was caused by the
fact that the regular meeting OF the
council occurs on the regular band
concert night. Owing to this cause
the delegates were excused from the
penalties of nom attendance until the
end OF the season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

One of the most promising infant
organizations Of the city is the new
Mixers and Servers union which was
organized but recently. At their last
meeting last Sunday evening three
delegates were elected to the Trades
and Labor council and were duly
sworn in at last nights session OF
that body. This union is growing by
leaps and bounds and each meeting
witnesses the acceptance of many ap-
plications for membership. At the
next meeting next Sunday evening at
Trade Council hall there will be SIX
applications to be acted upon. The
organizer Mr.. Roe, of Baker City, was
instrumental in the good work done
among this craft.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13

Read the ads in the Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
An eXchang e says:

An exchange says.
Don't be "knocker" That is
only an infnitesimal degree less
shameful than being a toady. Neither
fatter or court fattery. dare to speak
of other mems faults when the com
mon good demands it. but otherwise
be silent on that subject; and be al
ways a little more ready to endure
unjust criticism than to criticize
others unjustly. In the long run, the
man who follows this counsel will be
liked and trusted and respected
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-13
REAL UNION MEN.
At All Times Practice What
They Preach.

We often hear labor union men say
that there is no better union man
than they are, that they have always
belonged to the union and stood by