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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
Electric Lioht for Bars.

A San Franciscan has invented an
electric-lighting attachment for physi.
clans bags. Nor will this device be
OF interest solely to sawbones, seeing
that travellers will find it convenient
in many ways. The light, which is rs
candie-power. burns twelve hours, has
10000 flashes and weighs less than a
pound. The battery is placed in an
inside pocket.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
Women Not Wanted,

One Of the curious social laws OF
Peru forbids women to attend funerals
and they do not appear at weddings
Except as one Of the principa,s). I'm.
less they are very intimate friends OF
the contracting parties.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
PEACE IMPOSSIBLE.
Russia to Prosecute the War to the
Bitter End,

Count Cassini, the Russian ambas.
sador, in an interview at Washington
reiterated with great emphasis what
he has already had occasion to say
several times regarding Intervention
by the powers to conclude the war.
"There u.s." he said, absolutely no op.
portunity for Intervention to stop the
war. Russia proposes to prosecute the
war to the end, and all offers of peace
at this time must be rejected"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
Affections Are Not All

women are always in danger Of liy.
ing TOO exclusively in the affections:
and though our affections are perhaps
the best gifts we have, we ought also
to have our share of the more indie.
pendent life-some Joy in things for
their own sake.--George Eliot.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
KILLED HIS MoTHER-lN-LAW.

Oregon Woman Mistaken for a Bur.
gIar and Shot to Death. ..
A dispatch from Pine, Ore, says
that Leonard Foster, prosperous
young farmer, was awakened at night
and, thinking burglar was prowling
around the house, began search, gun
in hand. Spying a figure he fired, the
death screams of his mother.in-law,
Mrs. Beck, apprising him of his great
mistake. No arrest has been made,
the authorities believing Fosters
story.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
souAws PROUD OF HUSBANDS,
Give Dance to Boast of yiIIainies
Committed by Braves.

John Bradbury. who travelled in the
region lying west of the Mississippi
river early in the last century, has an
interesting description Of a squaw
dance which he witnessed. He says:
The dance was performed in a circle,
the dancers moving around with toma.
hawks in their hands. At intervals
they turned their faces, all at once,
toward the middle of the circle and
orandished their weapons. After some
time one OF them would step into the
ring and make an harangue, frequent
~ brandishing her weapon. | found
that the nature of all the speeches
was the same, which was to boast of
the actions of their husbands One
woman said that her husband had
travelled southeast to a country in.
habited by white people, which jour.
ney took him twenty days to perform.
lie went to steal horses and when he
came to the white peoples houses he
found one where the men had gone
ulSposltlOH VI INV 5A~'~-~zs~--1T
is to increase their acreage for ~.
crop of 1908, and the very r.,
lplete and substantial manner a ~
which everything about the aD :.
ory had been done. One Of :
speakers spoke Of the fact that ~
hing slipshod had been allowed a. ~
% into the plant, that where !,
/ they could spend dollar to :, ~ =,
e anything better than the or ~, 81,
ary it had been done, and that !. H.
n Of beets treated at this fac -. Z.
would produce five pounds M l
3 sugar than the ordinary -
lpment. The smoke is rolling : !
b the big stack and in week nv ~
3 they will be making sugar. MA \
Eisitors will not be permitted q
q present at the opening on M
'unt Of the necessity Of break ~
in a crew, and the undivided g.
ntion of the whole force will ..
required to handle the work. M
ay will probably be set apart MI
a general inspection Of the III ~
It by the whole community.
+ r 3 ( ~ / i
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28

1t IS a most mild delight;
but it is a delight good
tea, fine tea.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
Poetic Idea Successful,

Some time ago 1t was decided to
plant in the garden of Anne Hatha-
ways cottage at Shottery all the va.
rious shrubs. flowers and plants men.
toned in Shakespeare's plays and SON.
nets. They are all in fourlshing
condition.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
The Dancer SiunaJ.

When a girl begins to lecture a
young man on economy it's up to him
to call on the marriage license clerk
or take to the tall timber.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28

The Dat and Barley Crop VIII Also Yield Abundsss,s
Splendid prices for all kinds Of grain, catsas
ana other farm produce for the growing of
which the climate Is unsurpassed.
About 150, 900 Americans have settled IN West
ern Canada during the past three years.
Thousands OF free homesteads of 100 scres
each still available in the best agricultural dts
tricts.
1t has been said that the United States win
De forced to import wheat within very few
years. Secure farm In Canada and become
one OF those who will produce It.
: Apply for information to Superintendent OF
Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to authorised
Room o. Dunn Block, Central Avenue, Grce3
Falls Montana.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove. ". j.. Feb. IL. 1900.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
Marking Ballots

There has been q slight change
de in the manner of marking
lots since the last election, and
8 necessary for all voters to OBJ
We carefully the instructions.
thFodsd vhu tas vote . a. straight Ii
earth when another comes along, d.
Ing, thinking and acting the sam
things. Indeed it's a mighty han
from an exhaustless urn that pour
forth the never.ending food of year.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28

Murine Eye Remedy cures sore eyes,
makes weak eyes strong. All druggists, SOC.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of CASTORIA,
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that 1t
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-10-28
WESTERN CANADA's
Magnificent Crops for 1904.

western canads's
Wheat Crop this
Year VIII be CO.,
100000 Bushels,
and Wheat at Pres.
ent 10 Worth si.o0 .
Ruehoi.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Robbed the Crave.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver. of Philadelphia, as follows:
Il was IN an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up. Then l was advised to use Electric
Bitters; to my great Joy, the first bottle
made a decided improvement. | con-
tinued their use for three weeks and am
now we'll man. | know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cents.
guaranteed, at Crescent Drug Store, Col
fax; Bush L. Randolph. Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

The most important discovery in
tl,e fruit line that has become Known
In the horticultural world II the Sud
dnth pear. which many eminent hor-
tIculturists. farmers. bankers aud
business men testify to be entirely
free from blight. This OF itself is a
great boon, but when we learn that
the tree is sure bearer, the fruit
splendid and good keeper, and that
1t holds its own as the best shipper.
its value at once. becomes apparent.
Mr.. Geo. Andre has the sole right to
sell this pear in Grant, NatchitOches
and Winn parishes. Address him at
Redemption, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
SHERIFF SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
18th Judicial Dist. Court.
DIR. L. j. Harrison VS.. Thos. H.
Harrell.

DIR. Il. j. Harrison VS.. Thos. H.
Harrell.
By virtue of and to satisfy an or
der of seizure and sale. issued out of
the honorable 18th Judicial District
Court i'm the above numbered and en-
titled suit, and to me directed, have
seized and will offer for sale at the
principal front door of the court
house in the town of Colfax, La, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law,
on
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1904,
the following described property SELF
ed as the property of the defendant,
tO-wit:
The \ Y of NV Y, sec. 8, and SW z
of Sc z, and Sc Z of SW Z, sec. 5. tp
3 N, r 5 w, containing 1G0 acres of
land, more or less, together with all
the buildings and improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale-Cash. with the bene-
fit OF appraisement.
NJ. f. SWAFFORD,
.mch19 Sheriff of Grant PHI.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs Emma Self. (nee Chelette),
was born Oct. 1872. and died at her
home near Natchitoches. La, March
4, 1904.
Mrs. Self was a sufferer from con-
sumption and fingered many months
before God called her home. During
her long and tedious illness she was
patient and resigned and died a tri
umphant death.
1t is sad indeed that her home is
left desOlate by her absence, but let
us remember that 1.-THE Lord giveth
and the Lord taketh away; blessed
be the name of the Lord"
The deceased leaves a father, two
brothers, two sisters, husband and
six little children with whom we
heartily sympathize. A FRIEND.
Montgomery, March 20. 1904.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Notice Of Contest.

U. s. Land Office, Natchitoches, La. |
February 4, 1904.
.Asufficient contest affidavit having
been fled in this Office by Francis W.
Sharpe, OF Verda, La, contestant,
against homestead entry No. 1856,
made Sept. II, 1899. for SWA of NWk.
section IA, township north, range 4
west, La. Mer., Curtis Jones. Jr.. con-
testee, in which it is alleged that Cur
tbs Jones. Jr., never resided upon nor
made any improvements upon, nor
cultivated any portion of said land.
nor is not now residing thereon, said
parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. IN. on
April IA. 1904, before Register and Re
ceiyer, at U. S. Land Office in Natchi-
toches, La.
The said contestant having. In a
proper affidavit. filed Feb. 2. 1904. set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this no.
tice can not he made, it Is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica-
ton. j. ERNEST. BREDA,
feb27 Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Town Lots for Sale.

One corner lot, AK feet wide by S9k
feet deep. good business stand, will
be sold for 1915.
Three good business or residence
lots. HXxS9A feet, each for $225.
Two good business or residence
lots, 445x17SH feet, each for $3.50.
Cash, or easy terms on time.
These lots are in the heart of Col
fax. in good neighborhood. and front
on two of the emostfrequented streets
OF the town. The above prices will
be shaded to any person buying the
entire tract. Apply at
CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Weber & Fields "Hoity Toity''

Weber & Fields Hoity Toity" is
said to be a great big, slashing musi-
cal comedy, full of fun and frivolity,
with nothing objectional in line or
situation, which will be relief after
some of the productions inflicted upon
theatre goers in recent seasons. tits
coming to the Rapides Theatre at AL
exandria for an engagement OF one
night, Monday, April 4th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Succession Sale.

In the 18th judicial Dist. Court of
Grant Parish. Louisiana.
In the matter OF the Succession OF
Mary Jones, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
suance of an order and commission
to me directed, issued out of the Hon.
18th judicial District Court in and
for Grant parish, La, / will sell the
following described property at the
court house door, in the town of Col
fax, La. on
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1904,
between the hours prescribed by law.
tO-wit:
About 20 acres of land located and
being in Sec. 36. TIP N, range west.
bounded as follows: On the north
and west by Red Lick bayou, on the
east and south by bayou and Mrs.
NJ. l.. McNeely.
Terms of sale-Cash, subject to APP
praisement.
Given under my hand officially this
18th day Of February. A. ID. 1904.
M. Z. SWAFFORD,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
HEALTH IS YOUTH.
Disease and Sickness Bring Old

Herbine. taken every morning before
breakfast, will keep you in robust health
fit you to ward off disease. II cures
constipation, biliousness, dyspepsia, fever
skin, liver and kidney complaints. 1t
purifies the b.ood and clears the COM
plexion. Mrs. ID. w. Smith, Whitney,
Texas, writes April 3, 1902: Il have
used HerbIne, and find it the best medi-
cine for constipation aud liver troubles.
1t does all you cleim for it. can highly
recommend it," SOC bottle. Solo by
Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Strayed.

One small brown COW, about four
years old, marked crop and under bit
in right ear and swallow-fork and
under bit in left ear Also one two
year-Old heifer, nearly the same color
but unmarked. They both show
marks of Jersey. Any information of
their whereabouts will he rewarded.
III. NJ. MICHAEL,
mchl9 Verda, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Bailard's Horehound Syrup.

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough. oppressed, rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry G. Stearns,
druggist, Shullsburg, Wis, writes, May
20, 1901: Il have been selling Ballard's 3
Horehound Syrup for two years, and
haye never had preparation that has
given better satisfaction. l notice that
when / sell bottle they come back for
more. l can honestly recommend it."
25c, 50c, 81. Sold by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La, !

Land Office at Natchitoches, La, /
February 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
settler has filed notice
OF his Intention to make final proof in
support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Register
and Receiver at Natchitoches, La, on
April 4, 1904, viz: III. E. 1880,
ARKADIE CHELLETRE.
ofVilas, La. widow of Abby Chelletre.
decd, for the e X NE X, Sec. 36, TIP.
N, R4 w, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
William Spikes, j. ID. Miller, G. w.
Williams, of Villas, La, and VIM. B.
Oglesby, OF Redemption, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA.
febl3 Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

The programme of diversion In Col
fax for the next few days win be as
follows: To-day Saturday meeting
OF schoolboard. Monday, police jury
and circuit court. Tuesday. Repub-
lican mass meeting" at which Gen.
Behan, Judge Machen and Others
will crate. And all the balance of
the week the men of the Big Pine
Lumber Co. will be on hand pitching
the site and getting ready to put up
the big saw mill.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

The brick tank built around the ar
tesian well on the court house square
has great attraction for everybody
who sees it. The seething pool of
water as IL boils and bubbles brings
the Devils Cauldron to mind, and
when q match is struck to 1t, the gas
flares and flames away as II it was
the fumes from Hades stirred up by
Old Nick himself.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. Roydan r. Douglas, in charge
OF the engineer department OF the In
terstate Electric Co. of New Orleans,
arrived in Colfax Yesterday, to dis
cuss with our people the installation
OF an electric plant in this town. He
hopes to induce the Cotton Oil Co. or
the Press Brick Co. to take the mat
ter up and furnish the power from
the plants already installed.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Our police jury should follow the
example OF large number of the
other parishes, and send delegates to
the Good Roads Convention. which is
to meet in the city of New Orleans on
the 9th and 9TH of April.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
A nandv for Eurne-

DIR. Bergin, Pana, Ills. writes: ~ have
used Billiards. Snow Liniment; always
recommended it to my friends, as am
confident there is no better made. 1T is
dandy for burns Those who live on
farms are especially liable to many acci-
dental cuts, burns, bruises, which heal
rapidly when Billiards. Snow Liniment
is applied. It should always be kept in
the house for cases of emergency" 25c,
50c, and 81 bottle. Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
AThoughffuI Kan.

M. nj. Austin, of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 2oc at Crescent drug store, Cofax;
Bush & Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Makes a clean sween.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. Of all the salves you ever
heard OF, Bitcklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures burns,
sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin
eruptions and piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by Cres-
cent drug store. Colfax; Bush & Ram
dolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. c. Peterson. 625 Lake ST., Topeka,
Kansas, says: "Of all cough remedies
Billiards. Horehound Syrup is my favor
ite; 1t has done and will do all that is
claimed for tito speedily cure all coughs
and colds-and it is so sweet and pleas
ant to the TASTE" 25c, SOC, 81 bottle.
Sold by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

DIR. w. j.. Roberts is rolling his Of
flee from the corner of his residence
lot on Second street to the lot which
he bought on Main street. Mr.. G. A.
McKinnon is in charge of the job, and
as we go to press be has the office
about opposite the bank.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. W. A. Jones, claim adjuster for
the La. Railway & Navigation Co.,
was in Colfax couple OF days this
week, attending to the adjustment OF
claims for stock killed by the railroad.
and for freight that has been miscar-
ried or lost.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. r. M. Duncan, prominent
young man from Hackley, La, ac-
by his wife and mother
and sister, was the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Duncan last Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Notice to Dog Owners.

The dog tax of 81 for the year 1904
is now due, and II not paid by the 4th
day OF April, 1904, will proceed to
kill all dogs found running at large
in the town without taxes being
paid on them.
This March 10. A. ID. 1904
A. NJ. GOODWIN,
Marshal Town OF Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. T. E. Collins, a saw mill man
and timber estimator, has been in
Colfax for the past ten days, for his
health, SO he says, but he has also
seemed to have an eye open ON the
prospecting side for business.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. j. f. Meas has the post holes
dug. the posts and the railing on the
ground, and is getting the pickets
ready to put fence around the par
souaOa Inf
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

The pupils OF the Colfax high school
were given aholiday on Good Friday,
and number of them enjoyed the
day picnicing at Cholera Branch.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. NJ. NJ. Fisher, of Clarence, spent
last Sunday and Monday in Colfax as
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. w. b. Clarke returned from Co.
lumbia on Wednesday. His wife will
remain on visit for week or ten
days longer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Work on the new Jail has progress
ed until part OF the wall is about
six feet high.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
Notice of Final Proof.

Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the folIowing-nam-
ed settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register and
Receiver, at Natchltoches. La, on May 5. 1904
viz:
JOHN Nj. BULLOCK.
of Verda, La, No. s,6s2 for the SW a Sec. II, tn
north, range west, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
George s. Fletcher, Jesse L. Fletcher, VIM. J.
Swor, Charles W. Williams, all of Verda, La.
mch26s j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

Mr.. j. V. LeSage is having a bath
room built next to his hotel.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02
$50 REWARD.

EREE Knowing what 1t was to suffer.
IAIL. will give FREE OF CHARGE to
any afflicted a positive cure for Eczema, Salt
Rheum. Erysipelas. Piles and skin diseases. In
stant relief. Don't suffer longer. Write F. w.
WILLIAMS. 400 Manhattan Ave-, New York.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

LOCAL DOTS:

II you want to sell, buy or rent land
consult Cappel & LaCroix.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-02

The roof of the Baptist church was
finished Thursday of this week.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-25
ORDNANCE No. 81, 1904.

AN ORDINANCE Authorizing and
Providing for the Submission to
the Voters OF the Town OF Jules
burg. Colorado, at the General
Municipal Election, the Question
Of the Purchase for Cash. OF Lots
Five, Six, Seven. and Eight, of
Block Thirty-one, of the Union
Pacific Railway Compapy's First
Addition to Denver Junction, now
Julesburg. Colorado, for the Pur-
pose of a Public Park. Boulevards,
Parkways, Avenues, and Roads.
BE 1t Ordained by the Board of Trtis-
tees of the Town of Julesburg,
Colorado:
Section l. That there be, and here
by is, submitted to the voters OF the
Town Of Julesburg, at the Regular
Municipal Election TO be held in said
town on April 5th, 1904, the question
Shall the Town Board OF the Town
OF Julesburg, Colorado, purchase ON
owner or owners Lots 5, &, I, and 5, OF
!! Block 81, in the Union Pacific Railway
Company's First Addition to Denver
junction, now Julesburg, Colorado,
for the purpose OF public park.
boulevards, parkways, avenues and
roads, for the sum Of Two Hundred
and Fifty $3.50 OO) Dollars cash. as
follows, for Lots and the sum Of
5000 each and for Lots 6 and the
sum Of SIS 90 each.
Section D The form OF the ballot
to be voted on said proposition at said
general municipal election shall be as
follows: For the requirement Of
parks and the esta ablishment OF boule-
Yards, parkways or roads,, or Against
the requirement of parks or the estab-
lishment OF boulevards, parkways or
roads; and the proposition aforesaid
shal! be included in the ballot used at
said election for officers of said town.
Section 3. The publication OF this
ordinance in newspaper in said town
OF Julesburg, on day not less than
fifteen days prior to said day of cleo
tiOn shall be sufficient notice of said
election to the voters, but the Town
Clerk, il he so chooses, may give notice
Of said election over his Official sigma
ture.
Section 4. II the majority of the
votes so cast upon said question at said
election approves said proposition, it
shall be so declared and recorded by
the Lroper officer in the proper records
and such evidence thereof may be is
sued to the proper parties as may be
required.
Passed and approved this 18th day
Of March, A. D. 1904.
w. H. Wallace,
Attest: Town Mayor.
W. II. Pound,
[sEAL] Town Clerk.