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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

The Chronicle was pleased to receive
a call on last Tuesday from Mrs. A. T,
Nye, accompanied by her mother
Mrs. Campbell. the first named com
ing by to subscribe for the paper
These ladies came to Colfax from Kan
sas several weeks ago. and have had
quite a series of surprises sprung or
them by the weather since their loca
ton in our midst. We hope that q
few days of balmy weather will give
them a better idea Of the Louisiana
climate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

Parish Treasurer w. b. Clarke re-
ceived the State Auditors check this
week for $4.351 90, being the first APP
portionment for 1905 out Of the gener-
al school fund. and a check for FL
Isl IS. being the amount of interest
on 18th sections. The Auditor states
that this sum total Of $500 80 is
probably fonr-fifths of the amount
Grant parish viii get from the State
this year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

Messrs. C. w. Williams, w. N. Swor
and Joe Gibson. Of verda, were In
town on Tuesday on business. Mr..
Gibson Is the partner Of Mr.. Williams
In the saw mill business, and MIR. G's
principal business In Colfax seems to
have been for the purpose OF getting
Clerk O'Quinn to issue a license fol
him to marry Miss Eva Garrett
daughter of our late friend, w. B
Garrett. who formerly dyed ia Colfax
and has many friends and web wish
ers in our town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

The inst action when you have cold
should be to relieve the lungs. This is
best accomplished by the free nee OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This
remedy liqueies the tough mucus and
causes it's expulsion from the air cells at
the lungs. produces free expectoration.
and opens the secretions. A complete
cure soon follows. This remedy will
cure severe cold in less time than any
other treatment and it leaves the system
in natural aud healthy condition. 1t
counteracts any tendency toward pncu-
monia. For sale by j. II. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

tonnectIons at Shreveport, Alexandria and
Winfield for all points,
Wesoiicit your freight shipments from Shreve.
port, Alexandria ard New Orleans, and from all
points in the North. Fast West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE,
Assistant to President.
j. A. SWIGERT,
General Superintendent
T.. G.. ID. MARSHALL.
Asst. Gen. Freight Agent
General Offices. Shreveport, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

Providence has done His part In
cutting down the cotton prospect
for 1905, by the continued cold wealth
er. Now let the farmers do their part
by decreased acreage in cotton. and
increased acreage in food and supply
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

A carload Of Caddo cotton and
corn iertiliser for sale by J. H. Nc
Neeiy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25
II. q. GOODWIN,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
CoIfax. Louisiana.

7 %
LioI OF fhOf'EHlI fOn SALE
Twelve desirable lots to build business houses
or residences on. for sale in town Of Collar, ut
prices ss.sss iron s,s ss q. directly
posite Big Pine commisssry. 81 Tx l'S Feet viii
be sold cheap TO Quick buyer.
Twenty lots in the new and growing town of
verda. splendid chance for profitable invest.
Scnops ns twn ots sn fsst
and prices $40 to 500. according location.
sne home in verda. near college, six room
nc1ss DI' Ana 10 = ri r ~ s1S scrs Tot To-
~ ~ a st hsr s M cc sSs"i So1S veil ~srs
en and orchard p;U i fence All around fhis
desire 70 take postsrsdoase course
q Sss ssss l. ssspss
VIE s Fs::s s ss' ss s:d :; IL
snc eel, in twelve months. Dur
! t0e "a acres. desirable home on Bayou Rieo-
wossjIsnd a. acres Glen re ~ ;mnroved 2 rs,s m
hored and ce;ied bonsa v;th Kitchen Ala, houee
for tenant. tw" wells Of Water. stable and SO
and resv II, he fnlen IN hill Ian ,s naftlv sandv
and h"wmocE Pr;re S19f0 half cash haIaucse
p months. Posseesion with srowinx crops can
be arrsn9ed mn 10 March Ia. or next f,li,
Hotel Lssass in the town Ct Co,iax, cor First u!
built 1902. store sample room. Office, big dining
ROOM kitchen, locker, two pantries and hall on
fret door, Is bedrpoms. hall and bathroom up
| stairs. Premises compriees the west half OF the
nh snn y csterp cosse ETC.
WI Be sold fr:Sd Is = stand
snd bedd;nr Tnsbstnnds etc. Pce' $1,000 Co
half cash. balance and years. Hotel and NV
cry business. sold 20 retire from D0s'ness
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-02-25

Some fine bargains in real estate are
to he found in Goodwyn's list Of lands
i'm another column OF this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

I think you would have ordered her out
of the gate for. In fact, came pretty
near it."
"Out with it, Priscilla, tell us what
she said" and Dorcas brought the
cakes and the tea caddy 10 the little
table.
"Oh, there's no use going over it all
again. l just happened to remark,
apropos young Mrs. Snlithers' divorce
that l thought II rather bad policy to
bother ones husband with the little
troubles of housekeeping. Well, you
should have seen her take that UP and
combat it! My, she. really frightened
me. Said that if wives told everything
to their husbands there would be a lot
Of trouble saved; that men ought to
know how it was keeping house and
that, the ungrateful brutes, they hadn't
the slightest idea what an amount of
work it was preparing meal, and how
on earth were they ever to know unless
their wives told them. She declared
that it made man appreciate his wife
if he knew how hard she worked for
him and she ought to make as much
fuss over little things as she could"
Il hope she didn't succeed in convert
ing you. Pris," and Jack helped himself
to the cakes, Because, if she did
Jack, do you honestly think a wo-
man of that type could convert me to
anything?"
"I hope not" and Jacks answer was
fervent.
You know, both Of you, as well as
I do, that it is one of my foundation
principles to make as little fuss over
anything as it is possible to make.
abhor fuses. And as for talking about
my troublesIthe little ones in the
housekeeping line, meant would no
more think of it than would of fly
ing. Men have troubles enough of
their own. Nine-tenths of the men
realize how much it means to keen
house and appreciate woman's keep
ing still when things go wrong. OF
course, I talk about some of my
troubles, but what is the use of let
ting my poor friends know that NV
laundress is provoking and my grocer
unobliging? 1t wouldn't do me any
good, and 1t would only bother them.
Jack does everything he can to shield
me from unpleasant things-why
shouldn't reciprocate by keeping
the things that annoy me from him ?"
"I don't believe in suffering in ST.
lence, though" and Dorcas spoke Wig
orously.
Nor l." Priscilla admitted. But
do believe in keeping those little
troubles to oneself and not making the
life Of the people about you a bur-
den"
"Bravo!" cried Jack. "See how I
have my wife trained IN"
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

with those who mourn and then kind
ly and lovingly show them that it is
always darkest just before dawn, but
Is 1t a kindness to listen and sympa-
thize with those who always fancy
they have more troubles than any one
else on the face of the green globe.
Yet there are scores of just such peo-
pie, as every one finds out sooner or
later. for unfortunately every one does
not think and act as did the little lady
who said:
IF there's one thing simply cannot
abide In a woman it IS the habit of
talking about her troubles, great or
small"
Priscilla, having given vent to her
pentup feelings. knitted vigorously on
the slippers she was fashioning for
future gifts. Down the street the fig
ure Of a woman was slowly disappear
ing, trolleyward.
Priscilla lifted her eyes just as the
woman was turning the corner.
THAT woman!" she SAID. 81 wouldn't
blame her poor, dear, old husband a
mite IL he should elope. No,
wouldn't
She turned at this moment to observe
Jack and Dorcas standing in the door
way of the little den, both laughing
heartily.
"Oh, yes, you can both stand there
and laugh, but it was beastly to run
off and leave me with her. Dear knows
what she'll have to tell her husband
this time. Probably that John Lambert
-. 90 80 d
wife than to that handsome girl who
is always around"
Hear. Heart" cried Jack, doubling
up with merriment. isn't she in a
lovely passion!"
Now. Pris. dear, just cool off bit.
before you begin ill-treating your hus-
band. / should think you would be
eternally thankful to me for saving him
from losing his respect for good Mrs.
Black"
"Of course, speaking seriously, I'm
grateful that neither of you were in
fiicted with her. But 1t is unreasonable
to expect me to keep my temper as
long as she was here. She Is the most
tactless creature 1 ever saw. She rub
bers saround until she finds out some
thing that I have particularly strong
feelings on. then she takes the antag-
onistic view and keeps at it until
could cry"
What was It all about this after
noon? thought she was never going,
and Dorcas insisted that stay in the
dining-room until she went" and Jack
laughed again at Priscilla's flushed
face.
We'll. it's good thing you were out
Of earshot. She said some things which
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

1T wasn't you who trained me, silly.
1t was my mother. She used to say:
What is the use of making a fuss over
little thing like that? 1t can't be
helped, so just keep still about it,"
Its good rule" Dorcas said. land
wish my mother had brought me up
il that way. It's habit more or less,
suppose. but a habit it is hard to form
after one is grown up"
You bet 1t is,'' Jack interrupted,
"and hard to break. I really would
rather have Priscilla tell me the things
that bother her. but she simply won't
says she hasn't any bothers."
And neither / have. goose-none
big enough to bother you with"
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

ing and you will find 1t will have de-
licious flavor.
NJ. e. j. BARLEY Water).-To make
ordinary barley water. cover four
tablespoonfuls of cleansed grain with
cold water and let it soak for eight
or ten hours. Stir this into a quart of
cold water. put in a double boiler and
boil steadily for four and half hours.
Occasionally add a little boiling water,
as the mixture thickens. BY the end Of
the boiling period it should be re-
duced to little over a pint of liquid.
Strain through a cheesecloth and set
away to cool. When absolutely cold
1t will be solid like jelly. Thin this
with hot water or pure milk, as the
age Of the baby demands; but be srre
to add pinch of salt, as 1t makes the
Cruel more palatable.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08
Answers to
Correspondents

ANNA (French Dressing).-A French
dressing is always nice, and co not
think one tires Of it as quickly as
mayonnaise. It is made with salt
spoonful of salt, half as much pepper,
one tablespoonful of vinegar and three
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

large tablespoonfuls Of salad oil. Beat
steadily for a few moments in order
that the oil and vinegar may be thor
oughly blended. If you like garlic at
all, rub the inside Of the salad bowl
with Glove before making the dress
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

curial nature to vibrate and rise or fall
according to the human thermometer.
A scornful glance will effectually seal
the lips that have been laughing mer-
rily a moment before and will cast
the devil who presides over low spirits.
melancholy and depression into ones
very teeth.
This is especially true when "two's
company, three's a crowd" There is
no one present to turn to, no one who
will stand meekly by and listen at
tentively while troubles and vexations
are being aired and hung on the line.
For an idle word, said more than half
in jest, a whole day is ruined, when
il might quite as we'll have been a
landmark In memory's tablet.
The power of cheerfulness is al
most absolute. 1t makes of one an
angel of mercy. loved by all. or a
blithering idiot, whose life is one great
Intrusion. 1t is one thing to know
sorrow and grief and yet make brave
front to the world and quite another
to chatter of ones woes to all who will
listen until they are ready to fly to
the tall timbers or do almost anything
to escape persecution.
1t undoubtedly is a kindness to weep
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

A. B. c. (Stained F1oors).-You can
stain your floors any color you want
by using the dyes prepared for that
purpose. Oak, mahogany or even wal
nut are used. and now and then a
lighter tone. but any should be salts
factory. After straining use a wax or
a shellac as it gives a good. serviceable
finish.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

PCNlcS ARE TERRIBLY
STUPID If THERE rs ONE
VET BLANKET PRESENT.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

CITY (Rag Rugs).-Yes, there ID
place in this city where rag carpets and
rugs can be made. Rag carpets are
usually made of odds and ends, and
they are very pretty when fashioned OF
bright colors. You can use wool or
cotton. or both, just as you please:
but, Of course, the woolen carpets wear
by far the best, and. as rule. look
much better. One-pound balls are
sewed together. and, believe, 1t takes
one and quarter pounds to make
yard of Garnet
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

This should be applied to the spot
before retiring and should remain on
until the next morning. Remove with
the aid Of tepid water and a little pure
soap. Repeat the application as often
as necessary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
GRANGE HEIGHTS.

Jasper Nevins has recently sold his
fine black horse.
The Cleaners met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Alvin Miller. 10 prepare the
program TO be given at the quilt draw
ing Thursday night.
The Grange literary contest closed last
Saturday night Captain No. , was
declared victor
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keefer enter
tanned VIM. Warren and wife last sun
day.
Mrs. c. \ Smith. of Alma. l. visiting
her neice, Mrs II. c. Clark. for "A few
DAYS
The friends of Fred Bradford gave
him "A surprise on Tuesday evening
accompanied with the usual amount Of
good things in the way of refreshments
and entertainments \ nice easily chair
was left a. reminder Of the happy
event.
The sugar makers think the season l.
over for that branch of farming. The
weather has not been very favorable
for the work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
ANOTHER ENJOYABLE MEETING
OF the seviile-sumner Club at the Home
of MIR. aud Mrs. y. N Morton.

The Seville Sumner Farmers Club
had very enjoyable meeting at the
pleasant farm home of Mr. and Mrs
John w. Morton, three miles west of
Alma and one mile north in Pine River
Township There was good attend
ancc OF representative farmers and their
wives and bOuntful dinner was served,
after which an interesting program was
listened to. Various topics were discussed
which farmers are interested in. All
agreed that in this age of organization
the farmers must organize for self pro-
lection. He must be able to set the
prices ON his products the same as man
ufacturers and other business men do
on theirs, and this can be done only
through organization.
The next meeting will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis in Sumner town
ship the first Thursday in May.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
slammed" Her With Acid

Battle Creek, Mich, April 12-Tues-
day noon, while Mrs Cleo Reide was
calling at the home OF her sister. Mrs
Thompson. a fellow named Orrin Rob
inson stopped at the house, and after
short conversation with Mrs. Reide
drew a bottle of carbolic acid from his
pocket and pouring a quantity OF the
acid into his hand, slapped Mrs. Reide
on the left cheek, exclaiming as he did
so: There, take that" He then
hurriedly left the house, but was later
arrested. Mrs Reide's face was bad
ly burned by the acid and she is under
the care of physicians
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
PLENTY OF PROOF
From People You KnoW-From
Alma Citizens.

The greatest skeptic can hardly fail to
be convinced in the face OF evidence like
this. II is impossible to produce better
proof of merit than the testimony of
residents of Alma Read the following
case OF IT,
Mrs. O. A. Wiley, formerly Of Orahard
street, says: 81 had kidney complaint
of and on for two or three years, accom-
panied by backache Of the sevcrcst kind,
and sharp darling pains through the
kidneys At night II was painful tomove
or ttirn, and felt sore and lame i'm the
mornings. If ! caught the least cold il
settled in my back and was much worse.
When learned of Doan's Kidney Pills
! got box and was much pleased with
their prompt and beneficial effect. II is
pleasure for me To recommend Doan
Kidney Pills, for they do just what is
claimed for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milbuin Co., Buffalo. New York,
sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other G-io-II
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
$500 Pacific Coast.

Tickets on sale daily, until May 10,
Chicago 10 San Francisco. Los Angeles.
Portland. Tacoma. Seattle. Victoria and
Vancouver via the Chicago, Union Paci-
fic and north Western line. Correspond
ingly low rates from other points. Daily
and personally conducted excursions IN
Pullman tourist sleeping cars from Chi
cago TO Portland. San Francisco and
Los Angeles without change. Double
berth only 800. Fast trains. choice of
routes Meals in dining cars IA In carte)
Booklets and folders sent postpaid on
receipt of cents in stamps. All agents
sell tickets via this line Address w. H.
Guerin, General Agent, Passengers
Dept. II Campus Martius. Detroit,
Mich. Sill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
PROBATE COURT
Matters Disposed of During Week Ending
April :.

Monday, April 3. in the estate of
Rebecca Somerville. hearing on petition
for determination of heirs. Five daugh-
tiers and two sons were determined the
lawful heirs.
The same day license was granted 70
Thos Hamilton, guardian of Milan Cook
minor TO sell real estate at private sale.
\ village lot 10 Ithaca was sold 70 J. y.
Mccall for $500.
Tuesday. April 1. III the estate of
James f. Newton hearing on probate of
will. Will provided and admitted to
probate Willis West and Edith Newton
appointed executors.
"Wednesday. April ,, in the estate of
Mary Graham. Last day of hearing
claims. \ contest was filed against the
claim Of David Graham by the admins
traitor and the hearing was set for April
IS.
The same day special commissioners
were appointed in the Potato Drcck
drain a follows: Gaylard Helms, Jesse
Sherrick, Albert Shaw
Friday, April :. Patrick Manion was
appointed guardian Of the estate of John
MamOn. incompetent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
Lords Municipal Ownership Resclu
ticn a Dead Issue.
ONLY HOPE LIES IN SENATE
Ashley Resolution Awaits Their Ac'
tion-Rumer's Bill Abolishng Par
don Board Practically Smothered-
Senate Passes Appropriation Bills.

Lansing, Mich, April 12.-Rep.
Lord of Detroit Tuesday afternoon
sprung a municipal ownership resolu.
ton but was turned down hard by
the house of representatives.
Some weeks ago the Greusel munf
cpal ownership resolution affecting
street railways in all the municipali'
ties in Michigan was defeated in the
house by the passage of Monroe's mo-
ton TO postpone indefinitely the con
sideration of the resolution and sub
ject matter"
Tuesday Lord tried to introduce a
Joint resolution to submit an amend
ment to the constitution to allow the
city of Detroit TO own all her public
utilities
On the strength of the vote on the
Greusel resolution. Speaker Master
promptly ruled the Lord resolution out
Of order.
Lord explained the difference be
tween his resolution and the Greusel
resolution and appealed from the de
cision of the chair. The speaker was
sustained by "a to 20.
Hope In Ashley Resolution.
The only hope for municipal owner
ship now seems to be in the Ashley
resolution now before the judiciary
committee of the senate.
The senate judiciary committee has
practically smothered Senator Ru'
mes bill calling for the abolition of
the pardon board and no legislation
along those lines is expected at the
hands of the present legislature.
Senator Runner declares that as yet
he has not decided TO lie down in his
fight TO reform the pardon board
The following appropriation bills
passed the senate Tuesday. Central
Michigan Normal school. sl50,730;
State Pioneer and Historical society
$1,000, and Industrial School fer Girls.
s15425. over s27 600 was cut from
the original estimate
Several representatives of miller's
organizations OF the state appeared be-
fore the agricultural interests com
mittee OF the senate last night and
urged the passage of the bill calling
for a state inspection of grains and
hay.
The house committee on the Michi-
gan Agricultural college has cut $50.
600 from the s275, 600 asked exclusive
of the SEQ 600 for the rebuilding Of the
Wells dormitory The 100000 includes
the request for new library.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
BIG FIRE LOWELL.
Fifteen Buildings In Business Portion
Of City Destroyed.

Lowell. Mich. April 12.-The city of
Lowell was visited last night by s75..
600 fire. A whole block Of store build
ings was destroyed and help was sum-
moned from Grand Rapids 10 assist
the local fire department in coping
with the flames
The fire started in gasoline store
house in the rear of r. b. BOylan's
hardware store. and just as the alarm
was sounded a terrific explosion was
heard and the building completely de
stroyed A quantity OF dynamite had
been stored in the building
Fifteen buildings. comprising about
one-ffth of the business portion Of the
town. were destroyed Insurance is
estimated at s55 1000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14

a subscriber asks, will YOU publish
in the RECORD the name of our SENATOR
We will try and answer the question.
There are two United States senators,
j. G. Burrows, of Kalamazoo, and Rus
sell \. Alger, of Detroit. In the state
there are thirty-two senators. and the
nineteenth senatorial district is com
posed of Gratiot and Clinton counties.
represented in the state senate by Town
send A. Ely, of Alma.
We think this will cover the question
if not will give YOU the names of the
other thirty-one senators upon request
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
Rexall Medical News
WOmanhOOd

The number of diseases peculiar
to women is so large that we believe
this space would not even contain a
mere mention of the names, and it is
a fact that the majority of these di-
seases are caused by Catarrh. A
woman cannot be well if there is
a trace of Catarrhal germs in her
system. You will never find rich
blood in a person troubled with
Catarrh, and you will never rid your
self of Catarrh unless you absolutely
drive out every germ with RExALL
MUcU-ToNE. Some women think
there is no help for them. We are
positive in saying this is a mistake.
What you do need is a specially to
treat the cause. Catarrh is the cause.
The ailments of womanhood are but
the result. REXALL MUCU-ToNE is
scientifically prepared from the pre-
scription of a physician whose
specially was Catarrh for thirty years;
and its effects on the system are en-
trely different to any otherremedy we
have ever sold 1t is a germ de-
stroyer, clearing the system of every
trace of the catarrhal parasites and
at the same time toning up the mu-
cous tissues that have been diseased
by the catarrhal germs. No other
remedy is SO admirably designed for
the ailments of women. We want you
to try a large trial size at fifty cents
on our positive guarantee that if you
are not benefited we will hand you
back your money.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-14
Prayers Won Away His Property

Ann Arbor, Mich, April 12.-Charles
Johnson, an octogenarian of Saline,
tells the court that his religious ten
denotes were his undoing, as be al
lowed himself to be persuaded into
deciding his property TO George Cros-
by, because Crosby offered up long
and fervent prayers in his presence
Now Johnson sues to recover his prop
erty.