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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30
sloshing Around Loose.

Editor Leveque, OF Harlequin, is
nothing II he is not sloshing around
loose without bit or bride, kicking
mp his heels in huge abandon at
things In general, and with little reck
or care. just SO he has his say. wheth-
er there is any real cause or not for
bucking. Under the heading Of 1.-THE
Worst of Parasite Outrages," he at
tacks our school system, and sets up
a Patronage Dictionary" In which
he gives the following definition, viz:
Parish School Superintendent
political pensioner, with pull, and
no education, who pOkes his nose In
to parish schools occasionally to get
on stump speech. or joke, and Jolly
the teacher, as an excuse for drawing
800 per month In each parish ont Of
the school funds.
Sec. 80 Of the school law provides:
There shall be q parish superintend-
ent in each Of the parishes of the
State, who shall be possess
ed Of moral character and ability to
manage the common school interest
of the parish. His salary
shall not be more than 500 per an
num-"
Sec. Al provides: Whenever his
services are quite efficient and highly
satisfactory to the school board, It
is authorized In it's discretion to al
low an amount sufficient to the par
ish superintendent to defraY his ex-
penses In visiting all the schools In
his parish. The amount allowed
shall never exceed $l25 per annum."
Thus It appears that parish super
intendents In no event may be paid q
salary to exceed 1895, and Harlequin's
intimation that they draw 500 a
month is altogether unfair and wide
of the mark.
Wecan sometimes admire that icon-
oclastic spirit that would smash pub.
lie ideals of wrong and Injurious ten
dency. but we have little patience for
the bull In china shop who proposes
to wreck the delicate mechanism of
our public school system, yet pro-
poses to give nothing in it's stead.
No, sir; In the vernacular Of the day,
''you are on your nut" Better let
our school system alone. 1t works
all right-has been tried and fills the
bill. II you have any new-fangled
project you want to see tried. tell US
about 1t, and maybe we will give 1t a
trial. But don't talk too wild and
loose. and above all, before proceed
ing to tear down the present system,
at least tell us about something you
think would be better.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30
A Suggestion in Euphony

We would respectfully suggest to
Mr.. Edenborn that the name Louisi-
ana Valley Railway and Navigation
Co. has a better sound than the name
Louisiana Railway and Navigation
Co., which has been adopted by his
new organization. The latter has q
sort of bob-tail sound. Ifany future
changes are to be made in the name
we hope our suggestion for a more
rhythmic and descriptive one win be
considered.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30
ALIttls early Riser

now aud then, at bedtime will cure con-
biliousness and liver troubles.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the ia
nous little pills that cure by arousing
the secretions, moving the bowels gently.
yet effectually, and giving snch tone and
strength TO the glands Of the stomach
and liver that the cause Of the trouble is
removed entirely, and IL their use is con-
tinued for few days, there will be no
return of the complaint. Sold by ]. A.
Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30
Redemption La, May %, 1903.
Editor G0lGax Chn0nfcle.

Editor COlfax Chronicle:
As have not seen anything in your
paper from this point, have decided
to give you a few dots.
The dry weather is causing the
farmers in this vicinity to look blue.
though to-day there are some iudica-
cotton and corn.
Cotton chopping is going on all
around here.
Among those who visited Redemp-
ton this week were: J. N. Fletcher,
OF Junction Cty(?), and Messrs. KIN
lingsworth and Kelsoe, Of Colfax.
The latter speaks Of moving to juno
tion City.
J. L. Calhoun and family, attended
a dinner at Verda ON Wednesday and
reported everything first-class and
up-to-date. Mr.. Calhoun is our wor-
thy postmaster at this point.
T. G. Self Is having some repairs
made on his dwelling, also some ad-
ditions.
Mr.. Joseph Billes is again seen In
our little town, after having been
confined to his bed fourteen or fifteen
days with pneumonia
Work on the bridge across Bayou
Nantachieis Is progressing rapidly, and
win in all probability he completed
In q day or two. Mr.. Bllles crossed
on 1t to-day ON foot and Mr.. ]. J.
Honeycutt crossed = few hours later
on horseback.
Trusting this may not reach the
waste basket, am,
Yours truly, A SUBSCRIBER.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

flowers, and flags, and streamers, and
banners, all marched to the inspiring
music furnished by about a dozen
bands, forming a procession nearly
five miles long.
This writer had the privilege of
viewing the procession from the grand
stand at the City Hall, and afterward
went nearly the entire length of the
parade by adjoining streets, to see
the immense crowd which lined the
route. We have made such an inspec-
tion on two Mardi Gras occasions,
but feel safe in saying that New Or
leans never before had such a blg
crowd to witness any parade on her
streets.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater.
Mimi, after having spent over $1,000
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
BILE, without relief, was advised by his
druggist. Mr.. Alex. Richard. to try box
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. He did go. and is we'll man
to-day. If troubled with indigestion,
bad taste in the mouth. lack Of appetite
or constipation. give these Tablets trial
and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the result. For sale at 25
cents per box by j. H. McNeely, Colfax;
Bush Il Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30
Quick Arrest.

]. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from severe case
Of piles causing "a tumors. After doc
tors aud all remedies failed, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further in
fammstion aud cured him. It conquers
aches aud kills pain. 25c at Crescent
Drug Store, Colfax; Bush & Randolph,
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

Why should Mr.. Bryan or Mr.. Cleve-
land be regarded as controlling or
likely to control the Democratic party
in the approaching national cam
paign? For our part We are of the
opinion that both Of them are a back
number, and it would be the worst
kind Of folly to accept either Of them
for leaders.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

You Know What You are Taking
when you take Groves Tasteless 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., 1903-05-30

1t is easier to talk to q thousand
people through the columns Of the
newspaper than it is to get the undi.
vided attention OF q dosen In q store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

When you want pleasant physic try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They arc easy to take and pleas
ant in effect. For sale by j. H. McNeely,
Collar; Bush q Randolph. Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

The following II the list Of jurors
drawn to serve at the June term Of
court. beginning Monday, Jude LIST,
1903, viz:
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-30

Jas. J. O'OUrNN,
Clerk and Ex-Ofiieio Jury Com.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
TRAINWREcKERs' WORK.
A switch Left Open tn Wreck an Express
Results In Harm to IA Fast
Freight Train.

Washington, Ind, March 3.--Train-
wreckers in an attempt to ditch one
of the fast express trains on the Bal
timore & Ohio-Southwestern, wrecked
a fast freight, resulting in the death
Of Fireman Hughey, of this city, and
Harvey Friend, of 0din, ILL.,, who was
learning the stations on the road so
as to work as fireman, and fatal
injury of Brakeman Lucas, of this
city, near Lebanon, Ill. The wrecked
train was running fast near Benefits
mine, lonely hollow "a miles east Of
st. Louis, when the engine dashed
into ON open switch. The engine
plowed into the switch and turned
over. Eleven freight cars piled up
on the engine and fire broke out in
the debris. The railroad officials be-
lieve the wreck was caused by per-
sons leaving the switch open, with
the intention of ditching, then rob
brng the fast express, which carried
considerable money. The freight
arrived few minutes ahead of the
express and the passenger train es-
capped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
DELAWARE ELECTS SENATORS


Dover, Del, March 3.-For the first
time in four years Delaware yes
terday secured full representation in
the United States senate. At spe-
cial session the state legislature
elected State Senator ]. Frank Alice
(union republican, to the senator
ship which expires in 1907 and Con-
gresham L. Heisler Ball Irregular re-
publican) TO the term expiring in
1905. The selection was undoubtedly
due to pressure from Washington
brought to bear upon the regular re-
publicans in the legislature, who
have all along been opposed to the
election of ]. Edward Addicks or any
of his adherents to the United States
senate. Congressman Dick, Of Ohio,
came to Dover yesterday in the inter
est of republican harmony. He adj
yised the acceptance by the regular
republicans of the union republicans
proposition, agreed upon in Philadel-
phia Saturday. Mr.. Dick stated that
the republican national committee
desired this action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
LIVES LOST THROUGH FLOODS.


Toledo, o., March 3.--Although the
danger Of serious food in Toledo
passed when the ice moved out Of
the Maumee river, IL is not true Of
other towns In this section Of Ohio.
Specials from northwestern towns
show that the situation is serious at
Findlay, Lima, Tiffin, Marysyille, Up
per Sandusky and neighboring towns.
At Findlay Sam Moffatt was drowned
In the street. Nelson Jacobs and
Henry Thomas, also Of Findlay,
wealthy farmers, attempting to drive
through low place in the road. the
horses foundered in five feet of wa
ter. The men and horses were
drowned. At Fremont David Divley
was driving along the river road and
in an attempt to pass a low spot
was swept away by the current of
water and drowned. All the rivers
are higher than they have been for
20 years. Steam and electric railway
tracks have been washed out and
bridges are in danger. Persons living
in the lowlands have been forced to
abandon their houses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
rHRRE SUICIDES In ST. LOUIS.
Two Women and One Man shufie Out Of
Life In One Day from Va
rl0us Causes.

st. Louis, March 3.-Two women
and one man committed suicide here
yesterday. Mrs. Rachel Lelander,
wife of sculptor employed at the
worlds fair grounds, took carbolio
acid. She had long been sufferer
from i'll health. She sent her IL
year-old son for the poison and made
him promise not to tell his father.
The Lelander family recently came
from Charleston, s. c.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams turned on
the gas at her home and sat down In
chair. She was dead when discov-
cred. A note said: "Cremate my
body and let no one see me-"
Thomas Penny, q contractor of
Canton, ILL.,, came to visit his brother
here Sunday and yesterday commit
ted suicide with carbolic acid. He had
recently separated from his wife.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
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ULTIMATUMS SENT.


st. Louis, March Sunless certain
demands for an increase in wages on
the Wabash system east Of the Mis-
sissippi river are granted by noon to-
day it is probable that u general
strike will be instituted. Committees
representing the trainmen and fire.
men of the road sent ultimatums to
President Ramsey late yesterday aft
ernoon, notifying him that the result
Of the recent poll among employed
members OF their organizations was
that the demands Of Is per cent. in
crease for freight men and II per
cent. increase for passenger men east
of the Mis- ssippi river, exclusive of
the Canada line, and double pay for
double-header freight trains must be
conceded by noon to-day or strike
would be ordered.
The conductors and engineers noti-
fed President Ramsey at the same
time that they would abide by the
increased schedule granted week
ago and were not in favor of strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
HAD SOME Fun.
An Old Man Gave Away $40 Bills and
Smashed His Hotel Furniture and
Then Paid for 1t.

Boston, March 3.-A man 60 years
old, styling himself Charles Marshall
Lawrence, claiming Gardiner, Me-, as
his home, who registered at the
United States hotel made himself
noticeable by giving away $40 bills
to every one he met. Not being salts
fled with his room, he began smash
ing up the furniture. The police
were called and he said he had just
come from Phoenix, Ariz., where he
had recently disposed of his Mining
interests for 100000. He did not
know as it was anyone's business if
he gave away money and he had
smashed the furniture because it did
not suit his fancy. He paid the price
asked and left. Hu. a1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
GLoArINe OVER his MURDERS
Alfred Knapp Tickied Over tho Sensation
His Confessions Have Caused-The
Prisoner Btiii Talking.

Hamilton, o., Feb. 2s.-Alfred
Knapp has paid no attention to the
repeated orders Of his attorneys and
OF his sister not TO talk about his
crimes. Attorney Tenney, Of cincin-
natl, who has been retained by the
Knapps in Cincinnati, is still here and
was greatly annoyed by the contin-
ued talking OF the prisoner. Prose-
cutor Gard notified the sheriff yes
terday to prohibit reporters, police
men and others from seeing Knapp
hereafter. In anticipation of his
probable trial at Cincinnati Knapp
was interviewed yesterday regarding
the cases there and especially about
the strangling of Mary Ekhart.
When asked why he killed her he
coolly replied: III was afraid she
would tell something she knew" he
replied.
Even since silence has been en-
forced upon Knapp he seems to be
gloating over the sensation caused
by his confession of the Hannah God
dard (wifc No. 81 murder at Hamil-
ton and his additional confessions of
the murders Of Mary Ekhart, the
child, Emma Littlemann and Jennie
Common (wife No. p in Cincinnati and
the murder Of the child, Ida Geb-
hardt, at indianapolis.
The officers believe Knapp has
"strangled" from the east to Kansas
City. 1t is conceded that Knapp will
never be tried on more than one case,
as either of the cases in Cincinnati
will take him to the electrical chair
II the body of Hannah Goddard Is not
found,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
WRECK ON MISSOURI PACIFIC.
Tho Train from Wichita to st. Louis Runs
Into q Freight "n Trestle Near
Fort scott.

Fort Scott, Kan, March 3.-The
Missouri Pacific passenger train from
Wichita for st. Louis was wrecked
Sunday night four miles west of the
city by head-end collision with a
freight train, The collision occurred
on a trestle, off of which Engineer
James Garrett, of Eldorado, running
the passenger engine, jumped. His
left leg was broken and his right
hip dislocated. Fireman Walter
Smith was caught between the tank
and the baggage car and several ribs
were broken. Twenty or more pas
sengers sustained small cuts and
bruises, none of which are serious.
The seriously injured were brought
to the hospital in this city. The
freight train was unable to get on a
siding in time to give the passenger
a clearance, and failed to send out q
flag. The engines were completely
telescoped.
nan COME Eta
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
A llar tor .he PostaI service.

Washington, March S.-The post
Office department will shortly adopt
flag emblematic of the postal setv-
ice. Several designs are under con-
sideration, including the figure Of an
eagle clutching an envelop and the
present design of a post-rider on .
circular field, and the mail transfer
craft ON the lakes win in the imme-
date future have the special flag
service flying from their mastheads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05
nutlsr !. Not > 0ulttsr.

!, Warrington, March James J.
Butler, recently unseated as a mem
Der Of the Fffty-seyenth congress
from the Twelfth Missouri district,
win return 10 St Louis soon 70 begin
a defense Of The contest brought BY
George d. Reynolds for the long term
Of ne Fifiy-eiFhfh congress. Butisr
rnvs he win stand for reelection in
1904 whether he loses or wilma The
contest nuil1r 3 belicFcl y - ihe
orlT congresses in iAe United
tl.l.. rzcs. |@|| ~ ben r1rl.I|lI
|&tst ||r|. IS .aee1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05

New York. March s.-The state su-
perintendent of factories and a party
Of inspectors yesterday went through
the clothing factories in the Browns
Vile district of Brooklyn. Fifty fac
tories were closed on.the ground that
they did not comply with the laws re-
garding ventilation and sanitary con-
ditions. A number Of children were
sent to their homes, being under the
age required by law.
New YORK Marcn x--James :. Jer-
fries and James J. Corbett met yes
terday and agreed 70 fight 20 rounds
next July before the club that win
give them $4,000, or TIE largest purse
that may be offered above that sum,
the winner TO take rs per cent and
the loser IS. Il was also agreed that
The principals should meet in Bslt-
more 70 sign articles Thursday next
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05

Tacoma, Wash, March S.-Chris
Benson, who killed Deputy Sheriff
Merrill and escaped from the olym-
pia Jail Sunday afternoon, played
cards nearly all Sunday night in q
logging camp six miles from 0lym-
pia. At daylight he borrowed q rife
and disappeared a few hours ahead
Of The sheriff's posse. It IL reported
that he Il surrounded In the woods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05

Topeka, Kan. March f.--Defnite in
formation has been received that
President Roosevelt wil Be- IN attend.
nnte AZ fhc elercnih lnfernauonnl
railway Il. "A. 6 A. coafer1nc4. r1Iet
vim l. Ae|1 a I0r1Is tnr|s I11I1I H.
"A b .|.t &.t-.1 I|1I N|.4 Hs'=
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05

p5aSs on the Rock Island between
Yinton and Sioux Pals were stolen
from the push trucks ct the union
station here Saturday night Last
night thousands Of letters, all riaed
were found in a slough half q mile
north Of town. Evsrything Of valna
had been stolen
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-05

Pueblo, Col. March s--One man
wa instantly killed and three others
yesterday Were ssriously injured IN
tie casting sorndry a lAe steel
WORKS b ~ falling II = .I.tl door
N.'|I1. <1 pond. I. s'ss|
'| q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-14
4ouston Tex Wednesday, January a, 1908.
y PAGES TODAY.
AN EXCEPTIONAL JUDGE.


Lovers OF Ia" ana orue' IN Herr's anu
Galveston counties nave cause 10 congfatu-
lste themselves upon tue reappo'ntment OF
Juase - h- r. Hliasple TO tne oencn Oh 'u's
criminal court district
Juose Gi''asple term expired lew DAYS
ago aud Governor Sayeis promptly named
him as his own successor MS the Time was
so close to the beginning OF Colonel Ian
nam dm'niStra'ion. Judge GioaSpie dia not
accept until ne received the assurance that
ne was the choice OF the new governor as
vel as tho Old. Sucn Gehcaey OF ieeilns
is rare IN public life.
Ia little more than a year Judge Giliaspie
has made a record which has challenged at
teuuon throughout the state. lie has cleared
the docAets OF both Houston and Galveston
oi the ACCOMMODATIONS OF years ne mas put
stoP 70 the collection OF ices by question
aeIe methods ne has insisted upon the dis
pateh OF BUSINESS he mas minlmlzed post
ponements upon tecnnicaI excuses ne mas
compelled me prompt attendance Oh jurors
aod witnesses ana IN snort mas become a
terror alike 10 criminals 10 uldloIy lawyers
ana careless oincials'
10 the easy gong haoltues OF the court
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-14
SOME PosTscRIPTs.

Prot Lawrence Bruner State ethuolosst at
the University OF Nebraska has q collection OF 60
600 grasshoppers, among which to be found
10000 distinct species
A new process for concentrating ores BY the
use OF petroleum, known as the Elmore has been
successful in England and is being introduced III
the British Columbia copper mines
One OF the most successful evangests in En-
gland is a gypsy-" Gypsy Smith He is self
educated, bat London newspaper credits him
with using the best Anglo-Saxon speech since
John Bright.
1t is now settled that the Chinese children of
California will not be permitted TO attend the
regular public schools, but must be educated iii
the institution especially provided for their race
where such schools exist
w. H. McGown of Urbans, Ohio, has one of the
most unique collections Of autographs in this
country II contains the names of over $4,000
actors and actresses, besides 1906 pictures and
over 10000 programs posters and the like
DR.. LeurirauX a Brussels physician, announces
the success OF his serum for the cure Of whoop-
ing cough The serum is injected under the skin
on the abdomen, and cure is performed in ten
days whereas the disease ordinarily runs six to
eight weeks,
The rector Of Runwell, Essex, having expe-
rienced trouble in getting bell ringers, has de-
vised automatic way out of the difficulty The
automaton, fixed in the belfry, is connected with
the electric current used for lighting the church.
and the bells are now rung with perfect order aud
precision.
The destructive effects of electrolyss upon the
gas and water pipes OF cities due 10 stray cur
rents from electrical roads in which the rails are
used the return circuit are attracting increased
attention, The positive remedy--the use of the
double trolley-is vigorously opposed by the street
railway managers, who undertake TO remedy the
trouble by the inadequate method of bonding the
rails with copper wire.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-14
lNrLAmINe NEGRO AMBITIONS.

President Roosevelt's disposition is Of that
provokingly pugnacious kind that is unable
to do a delicate thing, though It may be a
warrantable thing, without raising a row.
II he had got into the Venezuela arbitra-
ton he would have offended everybody and
satisfied nobody, as he did in the Schley-
Sampson case, for he could not have re-
sisted the temptation to lecture and hector.
1t is perhaps too much to expect of any
republican president that he will refuse to
appoint negroes to office. They have all
done it, and the only democratic president
since the emancipation OF the negro did the
same thing. But 1t remained for Mr.. Roose
Welt TO increase the Irritation inevitably
arising in such cases by writing essays and
precipitating sensational discussions.
II he deems 1t a conscientious duty or
political obligation or even a piece of justi.
fable campaign artifice to appoint a negro
to office here and there, why doesn't he do
1t quietly, as his predecessors did? And why
doesn't he pick localities and offices where
there will be the least offending? No. He
must loudly and almost insultingly challenge
Southern social feeling and rebuke it where
1t is most sensitive.
When he appointed Or. Crum as collector
OF customs at Charleston he wrote long
letter to a South Carolina gentleman. and
caused 1t TO be published broadcast, in which
he delivered high sounding csnons OF citi-
zenship. When the Indianoia incident arose
he called cabinet meeting and gave out
statement insisting upon his doctrinaire no.
lions ESw, In rsEpsnss 20 criticisms r..
suleins hlm for not appalatHs . tew Nesth.
an Askyoss, he makes a public flourish Of