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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
District Court.

The grand Jury adjourned Thursday. after re-
porting &c true bills. and no bills in % cases.
Among the bills returned is an Indictment
against Chas. Denton for completely in the mur.
der Of his uncle, r. H. williamson.
Court was adjourned Thursday evening until
next Monday morning.
The following criminal cases were tried and dis
posed of this week:
e. w. Holmbcrg, two cases of selling ilquor,
fines of 500 and &305 and COSTS 80 days In jail
In each case in default of payment OF fine
Robt. Miller, unlawful seining, fined $50 and so
days. in default Of payment 90 days additional.
Jno. r. Bird. carrying concealed weapon fined
SIS and costs or 30 days In jail
Chas. Rogers retailing liquor. fined 800 and
costs or 30 days In jail.
Chas. Nicholson. disturbing peacable assembly,
fined SIS and costs or 30 days In jail.
Aaron Partee violating labor contract, fined
SIS and costs or 80 days.
g. W. and J. W. Atwell. disturbing peace fined
80 and costs each or 30 days in jail.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption
coughs and colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from T. j. Mcfarland
Behtorville. Va, serves as an example.
He writes: II had bronchitis for three
years and doctored all the time without
being benfited. Then / began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and few
bottles wholly cured me-" Equally effec-
tive in curing all lung and throat troub-
les, consumption, pneumonia and grip.
Guaranteed by Crescent Drug Store, Col
fax; Bush 4 Randolph, Fairmount. Trial
bottle tree, regular sizes 50c, and 81.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
DIED.

WATSON-At Black Creek. Grant
parish. La, June Z. 1904. Mrs. Aman-
da Watson, born In Marion county,
Ca, April 10, 1929. departed this life
aged Is years. month and q days. :
The deceased was the relict of Jas.
A. Watson, who died several years
ago, and with him raised a family OF
children. She leaves two sons, four
daughters, 81 grand children, 4 great
grand children, and host of friends
to mourn her loss. She was a men,
Der OF the M. E. church, and lived and
died In the faith. Weep not for her.
but strive to meet our dear mother
in heaven. ONE WHO LOVED HER.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Political Notice.

The Democrats OF Grant parish are
hereby notified to assemble In Mass
Meeting at the court house In Colfax
on Saturday, June IL, 1904, for the
purpose OF naming five delegates to
represent Grant parish in q State
convention to be held in the city ol
Baton Rouge, La, on Monday, June
2Oth, for the purpose OF electing dele
gates to the Democratic National
Convention to be held in the city OF
st. Louis, Mo-, July 6, 1904, and also
to nominate Presidential Electors to
be voted for at the Presidential elec-
tion In November next.
j. II. MCNEELY,
Chmn. Dem. Ex. Phi. Committee.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
FAX RAN PREH La SATURDAY

The Big Pine saw mill at Colfax is
to be one OF the biggest and most up
tO-date mills In this region. 1t will
run two main saws, besides innumer-
able small saws. The main building
Is completed, the boilers are In place,
and the machinery is being rapidly
assembled, the intention being to CON-
mence saving in about four weeks.
Nothing has been done on the PLAN
ing mill as yet, but we understand
operations on 1t will be begun In a
very short while.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Town Council Proceedines.

Noudx, Id.. Juue D. lSO4.
The town council Of the town of Collar met in
regular session. Present.. p. Lewis, mayor,
and Councilmen Duncan. Roberts and Richardson
Minutes OF last meeting were read and approved
The following claims were approved and ordered
paid. viz: Colfax Chronicle. printing ordinances,
$l2. ]. A. 4 o. e. Hyde. hardware 81 20.
On motion the following ordinance was adopt
ed. viz:
An ordinance to levy tar upon an taxable prop
erty In the town Of Colfax. La for the year 1894:
Be It ordained by the Town Council of the Town
OF Colfax. I.a, In regular session convened, That
there be and is hereby levied for the municipal
purposes Of the Town Of Colfax q tax of eight i8)
mills on each dollar assessed valuation Of taxable
property within the town Of Colfax for the year
A. ID. 1904. the same to be based upon the valua-
ton listed by the Assessor of Grant parish La,
and to be used for the municipal purposes of the
Town in accordance with the existing ordinances
providing therefor. Adopted June 9. l904
R. w. RICHARDSON, PLEWIS
Secretary. Mayor
On motion the sum OF Twenty Dollars or as
much thereof as may be necessary, was nppropri-
ated to defray the expenses Of W. b. Clarke, Esq.
to visit Baton Rouge during the session OF legis-
lature In the interest of the town.
There being other business before the Council
1t thereupon adjourned. JP LEWIS,
H. w. RICHARDSON, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Acu,e rheumatism.

Deep tearing or wrenching pains, oc-
casioned by getting wet through; worse
when at rest, or ON first moving the
limbs and in damp or cool weather. is
cured quickly by Ballards Snow Linz
ment. Oscar Oleson, Gibson City, ILL.,,
writes. Feb. l6, 1902: A year ago | was
troubled with pain in my back. It
soon got SO bad I could not bend over.
One bottle of Ballards Snow Liniment
cured me-" 25c. Soc, s1O0. Sold by
Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
MARRIED..

Observation-Disclosures the
city Of Mobile. Ala, Thursday, June
8, 1904. Mr.. Columbus N. Carnahan
and Miss Mary f.. T. Calhoun were
united In the bonds of matrimony.
The groom left for Mobile last SUM-
day, and expects to spend a month
or SO visiting the Worlds Fair and
other places, before returning home
with his bride. This handsome cou-
pie have many friends who will Join
the Chronicle in wishing them long
life, succ 'ss and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Big Barbecue at Colfax.

A call of the Mayor OF Colfax is pub
lished In this issue for a meeting Of
the citizens at 3 o'clock this evening,
to arrange for a big barbecue on
Tuesday, June 21st. The occasion is
the meeting of the Farmers Institute
under the auspices of the State board.
There Will he Il big barbecue and u
free railroad excursion from Winfield
and large crowd Is expected.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
10000
Free Samples
Ho. Can Get One.

BLACK WEED. tbs great vegetable
remedy for Rheumatism, cataxrh, and
Kidney and Bladder complaints, has met
with almost instantaneous success b.
cause IL has made some noteworthy
cures Of very severe cases.
Mr.. John Post, Of the Atlanta Fire
Dept, writes:
"For months I suffered with my kid
neys. / madc every effort to get relief,
but failed until / accidentally came n
possession Of . bottle Of Black Weed.
The relief obtained from its usc was %
great before half tho first bottle had
been used, that put aside all other
medicines and am now sound and well,
having been CURED completely BY BLACK
Weed. At tho same time had an az
gzavated case of Catarrh Of the head
and throat. Black Weed has completely
cared this, and ny bead h now - cleax
- . ball"
BLACK WEED Il sold By all drug.
gists 1t s1.oo . bottle, or we win ssnd
prepaid upon receipt Of prioe.
Send Your Name :, :.s ~. .ss':. +:
. TRIAL sample II this great remedy,
which wiA b sent absolutely FREQ, To-
gsthar with our book containing valua-
bic information and sudorseneuta
Please nantisn this papsx. Address,
Black Decd Medicine Co.
AtlGnta, Ca.
Tor aaIo nv L n NCNEEIV
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

Bush 8 Randolph Store Burned.
About midnight last Saturday
night the store of Bush & Randolph,
at FairmOunt, was destroyed by fire.
The stock was valued at 5000, on
which they carried $1,000 Insurance.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, I
April 9, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the foil0wing-nam-
ed settler has fled notice OF his Intention to
make nnal proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register and
Receiver at Natchitoches. La. ON June II. 1904,
Wis: II. e. No. 0,0ls
GIBSON FREEMAN,
Of Verda, La. for the NE y Of Sec. ~, Tp. 8 N,
B w.. La. Nor.
/. He names the following witnesses to prove
Of said land. Wis: w. J. Hwor. Jesaie Fletcher
]. n. Bullock and n. L. Faria. all of Vertla, u.
aprl6 ]. ERNEST BREDA. Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Is Kept Busy voting eeNo.,

Senator e. H. Teal spent last Sat
urday and Sunday at home, and was
accompanied by Mrs. Teal and their
grand child, little Beatrice Dunn, on
his return to Baton Rouge. The Sen
ator, very correctly, is OF the opinion
that we have laws enough. and that
the main thing is to enforce those
that we already have. He says he
spends most OF his time In Baton
Rouge voting mo"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Have You a coueh7

A dose of Ballard's Horehound Syrup
will relieve it. Have you a coldf A
dose of Herbine at bed time and frequent
email doses of Horehound Syrup will re-
move it. Try 1t for whooplng cough, for
asthma, for consumption. for bronchitis.
Mrs. Joe McGratl,, 1927 e. LIST street, Hut
Crimson, KaD., writes: II have used Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup in my family for
5 years, and find it the most palatable
medicine l ever used" 25c, Soc, 81 90.
Sold by Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Timber Land Notice.
NO. 81.

q. 8. Land Office. New Orleans, La,
March II, 1901.
Notice ie hereby given that in compliance With
the provisions of the act Of Congress of June 3,
lsS entitled "An act for the sale Of timber lands
in the States Of California Oregon, Nevada. md
Washington Territory" as extended TO ali ~
Public Land States By act of August 4, 1872,
OLIVER B. DEEM,
Of Tide, parish Of Grant, State of Louisana. hss
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. - for the purchase of the north west quar-
ter OF section "a. township north. range wet.
and viii offer proof to show that the land souRhf
is more valuable for lts timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to establish his claim
to seid land before Jas. ]. O'Quinn, clerk dis-
June, 190i.
He names as Witnesses: R. E. Mcknight, Of
C0ifax, La, and Wilton p. Deem. r. n. Deem and
AlQuzo Elkins. of Tide, La.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims In this Office on before said nth day of
June. 1904. WALTER T.. COHEN
aprz Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

For low rates to the Worlds Fair
via the Texas & Pacific railway. ask
any ticket agent, or write E. p. Turn
er, G. T. A., Dallas, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Driven To pesper.tIon.

Living in an out of the way place, re-
mote from civilization, a family is often
driven to desperation in case of accident,
resulting IN burns, cuts, wounds, ulcers,
etc. Lay in supply Of Bccklen's Arni-
ca Salve. It's the best on earth. 25c at
Crescent Drug Store. Colfax, Bush &
Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

Mr.. Clair Mccain. of Montgomery,
who has lately graduated In law, In
forms us he will locate in Colfax to
practice his chosen profession. He is
the son of our well known fellow
citizen. Jno. l. Mccain, and gives
earnest of all the sterling qualities OF
this fine old family.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Estray NOtice.

Two mules strayed away nom the Bynum plan
or years old. back rubbed by backband, name
and tail freshly reached, had q piece Of line on
neck or feet long. The other brown horee
several months. Knees rather black. Had leath-
or halter ON. A reward Of $40 win be paid any
one who takes them up and notifies me or returns
them to Bynum plantation. A. DEAN,
Foirmount La
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

Mr.. r. l.. Tannehill, OF Winfield,
was In Colfax on Thursday, having
come down for the purpose of visiting
DR.. j. F. Kelly. his old friend.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Cotton Belt Cheap excursions.

The Cotton Belt will run special ex-
cursion coaches to st. Louis next
Monday. June 18th, tickets good for
return June 10th. Fare for adults
$11.70, children five years of age and
under twelve, $3.50. v
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Strayed.

From Colfax. on Tuesday night, May slst. two
about $50 fbs each. both in good order Harness
and saddle marks on both. Bay has white on
hind feet, star In face. Any informal ton about
them viii be literally rewarded by notifying
]. +. LAWRENCE, Pineville La.
junell or B. C. WOODRUFF. eoliax. La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11
Accept No substitute,

There is nothing just as good for mala-
ria, chills and fever as DR.. Mendauhall's
Chill and Fever Cure. Take it rs a gen.
eral tonic at all times in place of quinine
II it fails to give satisfaction 90 to Valley
Drug Store and get your money back.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

The fight for a new parish out of a
part of Catahoula has collapsed for
lack OF encouragement from the leg.
islative SolOns.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

AGENT WANTED.-Lady preferred,
to represent the T. 4. Shilling Furni-
ture House of Alexandria, La, in
your locality. Salary or commission.
Write for particulars. Reference re-
Oufrpd
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-06-11

For sale by ]. H. McNEELY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are becoming . I .vorite for
stomach troubles and constipation.
For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30

] could have raised ten pounds OF weight
from the ground. the pain was 10 severe.
This was my condition when | began us
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly
relieved me and now ! am never troubled
a. ] was. Ny back is strong and I can
walk or ride a losg distance and feel just
ns strong AZ ! did twenty-five years ago.
l think NO much Of Doan's Kidney Pills
that ] have given a supply Of the remedy
TO some Of my neiglbors and they have
also found good results. II you can slit
anything from this rambling note that
will be OF any service to you. or 10 any
one suffering from kidney trouble, you
are at liberty to do NO."
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Corton will 10
mailed on application TO any part Of the
United States. Address FOSTER ilburn
Co, Buffalo. N. y. Sold by all dealers;
price, fifty cents per boz.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
PAPUAN CANNiBALS.
They Mast Murder and Taste Human
Hood 10 Attain Manhood.

The cannibal instinct Of the Papuan
OF New Guinea IL not hard TO explain.
In all the $4,000 square miles Of New
Guinea there Is not a tribe which does
not regard murder as u knightly ac'
complishment. Until N man has taken
d human life and has slipped human
blood he II an object Of ridIcule. He is
not permitted 10 tattoo himself, and
with a skin thus u%nadorned he " shun-
ned by Papuan society.
Immediately after killing some one,
however. the murderer must undergo
six days Of qualification" which are
marked by various ~uncanny rites. He
first washes himself aud his weapon
and seats himself upon a stage IN the
sight Of the whole town. but nevertbe
less unDoticed by all. During this time
he must eat nothing except roasted ba-
naDas. the pulp Of which he bites out
third day he has = o far purified him
self that his friends entertain him at a
feast, and on the fourth day he decks
himself with all the ornaments OF his
and parades up and down the VII.
lage. After being thoroughly admired
he walks down to q river. and. stand.
Ing with feet wide apart, he lets oil the
boys who want to become great men
swim through his legs. On the next
day at dawn be jumps from bed and
yslls out Of the window At the top Of
bis lungs. His shout Ii supposed to
acars away the ghost Of bis victim. On
the following day he returns 10 his
wife. who has spurned him up to this
time, and In ono more installed a. the
respected lord Of his household. New
York Tribune.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
Administrators Motto. Of sale.

|. the undersigned, hereby give pub
lie notice that AZ administrator OF the
estate Of Francisco A. Manzanares,
deceased, IN the 18th day Of Decem.
Der. 1904, at 10 o'clock a. m. Of said
day, at the residence OF the late Fran
cisco A. Manzauares. Two miles north
Of Las Vegas. San Miguel county,
New Mexico, under and by virtue Of
m order III the probate cour OF San
Miguel county. New Mexico, duly
made. authorizing and directing me 30
10 do, | viii offer for sale and sell 10
the highest bidder for cash. the per.
sonal property OF said estate. as FOL.
lows:
Three CD horses, two ca farm
wagons. M "a buggy. one ID old
coach, two CD sets double harness.
q "a set single harness. one ID
suiky pillow. two CD small plows. two
CD scrapers. Cd moving ma.
chine. good, one "a moving machine.
old ,one I'd hay rake, eleven tli)
tons alfalfa In stack. seventeen tf7
cows, four 90 calves. three 80
steers, two 90 bulls. graded, two ~
ycarling steers.
FRANCISCO A. MANZANARES.
Hill Administrators
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
Chronic plarrhoea Cured.

IT. Walter Richardson. Of Trout
Vile, Va, had an attack of diarrhoes
that came near ending bis life. His
physician had failed to relieve him
and the disease had become chronic
when he began using Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. 1t soon cured him and he now
recommends that preparation when
ever an opportunity offers. For sale
by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
Chance To See
The Northwest
Unprecedented Low Rates
Made For Lewis and Clark
Centennial At Portland. Ore
gon

PORTLAND, Nov. 30.--The people
OF the east and middle west will have
an unparalleled opportunity next sum
mel TO see what a great country lies
west OF the Rocky mountains. On &C
count OF The Lewis and Clark exposi-
ton, which will be held at Portland,
Oregon. opening June ! and closing
October 15, the railroads will make
unprecedented low rates to the Pa.
cific coast.
At a meeting Of the Transcontinent.
al Passenger Traffic association held
recently In Chicago The rates to pre-.
vail during the exposition period were
decided upon. The rate Of $45 from
Missouri river points to Portland and
return " the lowest special rate ever
granted In the history OF the trans.
continental lines. This rate includes
such cities az Omaha, st. Paul, Min
ncapolis and Kansas City, and the trip
can be made via the so-called direct
lines. which include the roads through
Denver and Ogden, such rs the Union
Pacific, Denver and Rio Grande and
It's connections, thence via Hunting.
ton; the Union Pacific direct from
Omaha. The Northern Pacific. Great
Northern through Spokane. Billings
route and the Canadian Pacific.
All these roads pass through some
of the most superb scenery In the
world, thus giving the people OF the
east and middle west the chance of
a lifetime TO sec the west and north.
west and the great centennial Of 1895
at an exceedingly small cost.
The rate from Chicago Via the same
routes has been fixed at $3.50 and
from 81. Louis $52.b0.
Tickets from points In the far east
will be sold at n rate for return
tickets, thus giving the eastcrners the
long looked for chance OF seeing the
great western country.
The exposition visitor viii not have
10 Eei his idea Of the country through
which he passes from the car win.
dow. The tickets sold Mt these great
iy reduced rates will be good for
ninety days and will be liberal In stop
over privileges The interesting towns
and cities along the route and the
numerous places Astounding In scenic
wonders. such as Yellowstone park.
The Gorge of the Columbia, Grand
Canyon and tho Occur d'Alene LAX,
may be visited on attractive side trips
The Lewis and Clark exposition.
which will be we'll worth the trip.
excluding the sights To be seen
through the country one passes to
reach Portland, Is a gem of an expo
silion placed In the most unique set
ting imaginable. C~ompactness and
natural environment viii be it's fea.
turea. II can be studied and compre.
hended within the means and time
the average person has at his dis
posal,
The site comprises $50 acres OF
land and 220 acres OF water. adjoin.
ing n of the principal residential
sections Of Portland. The grounds
nestle AT the base OF the foot hills OF
the Cascade range on the gentle
slopes and terraces overlooking
Guilds lake and the Willamette river.
The view from the grounds with the
snow capped peaks 81 Mt Hood and
M. 81 Helens bounding the horizon
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
Source o. Dsscesteat.

Then you don't believe In higher ed.
ucation for women
Certainly not. think It's a shame
to even teach 'em how to read. II
woman couldn't read the bargain ad.
vertisements she wouldn't be 30 unhap.
~ over the lots OF things she can't AZ
ford to buy."-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30

j. Il. Corton.
farmer and luin-
Der a n. OF
Deppe, y. c.,
Eays II suffer-
ed for years
with my back.
II was 10 bad
that | could
not walk any
distance nor
even ride in
easy buggy. I
do NOT l~s,Iieyo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
Cou!dn'l Lin Ten Pounds.
Dosn's Kidney pills Brought Strength
and Health 10 the Sufferer, MAX
Ing Him Feel Twenty-Five
Wears Younger.
Wears Younger.

Sick Kidneys causc a weak, lame or
aching back, and q weak back makes
a weak man. Can't be well and strong
until the Kidneys are cured. Treat them
with Deans Kidney Pulls. Here's tho
testimony OF one man cured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30

has never been surpassed In exposi'
ton history.
The scenic beauty Of the surround
Ing country win OF Itself compensate
any sightseer for a trip across the
continent to this western worlds fair
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
Notice..

have re-opened my dental office
In room 2 Center Block and will be
pleased TO have those needing dental
work call. DIR. 8. G. BROWN.
1O-10.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30

Cure the cough and save the life"
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very
verge Of consumption.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30

Thursday afternoon will be re.
served for ladies from 2 until 6 at
Daniels bowling alley. I1.3s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-30
International Exhibition.

The crown Of all expeditions for
livestock purposes is the great In.
ternational." It will be held at
Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Novem-
Der 26th to December Ord.
OF course you win plan to attend?
1910 there and back via the Santa
Fe. Ask w. J. Lucas, Agent.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-01-09
Keeping Friends.

Friendship is worth taking trouble
about Ii is ons of the thirgs about
which We should RENE Der the Apostles
command. Hold fast that which is
good" Thoreau said: The only danger
in friendship is that it will end" Cor
respondence and conversation and social
courtesies are the ways in which we
throw guards around our friendships
lest they end. A man who loses frieL d.
for want of letter now and then is
like a man who loses his money for lack
OF a pocketbook. He is losing very
precious thing for lack OF very little
expense and trouble. How carefully
Jes us selected the close circle OF his
friends. and how watchfully he guarded
their mutual friendship after he had
selected them. The friend who sticketh
closer than brother is always one, who
has taken some trouble in the matter OF
his friendships. Let us be careful that
we do not go through life with holes in
our pockets through which our friend
ships Slips. s. Times