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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

The Washington Post says sit is time red-head-
ed man should be elected president" Accordingly
the Post nominates Hon. Victor Murdoch member
Of congress from Wichita, Kas., who is the fred
headedesp' man in either house Of congress- and in
whose behalf the red-headed voters Of his district
combined when he was elected. We are not sure
there have not been elections TO the presidency upon
more frivolous issues than red hair. There is q
great deal to be said in it's favor. There was once
Young man with fine head OF hair who wished
he was bald, because, as be said, 'you never saw
bald headed fool.n The same may be true OF the
red headed. And, By the way, the presidency has
not been without representative Of this class Of
citizens. OfThomas JehersOn's person in his youth
it is written: "At II, when be entered the College
of William and Mary, he was tall. law-boned.
ireckled and sandy-haired with large feet and
hands, thick wrists and prominent cheek bones aud
chin" GoOdra material for q future president.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07
T0C0S-DECISIVE VICTORY.

w $iEaH ISTORY is still being made, twenty
me SelssB years ago men thought that the
map Of the world was fixed and
~ 49, that no longer would there be great
JEs4ks5I changes IN it as the result OF nation
esWKlP 81 ambitions and the skill of naval
.kaf f$Sss6 commanders, says the New York
ffxIWIH<S1St American.
tsS-kts1Eg<9 Since that time Spain has been
plotted o. the map Of the Caribbean Sea and OF the
Aslatic Pacific. And now the sea fighters of Ianan
have driven the ancient empire Of Russia awav from
its coveted points oi vantage on the Pacific
From Marathon to Santiago, from Nelson and the
Nile to Dewey and Manila Bay from the duel 81 the
Bonnomme Richard and the Scraps to that Of the
Monitor and the Merrimac, from the destruction Of
tne Spanish Armada in the English channel To the
rout the Russian feet in the Korean Strait the story
has been practically the same
not the number 0f the ships, but rather the skill
Of their commanders end the discipline Of their peo
pie nave counted. Swift and strong ships-not nee.
essarily more ships-dashing commanders. crews
drilled 70 the highest point o eiiciancy and quite
as important as all, the man behind the gun. cool
collected, brave with clear eyes to see and sfeadv
nerves to point bis weapon Of destruction make uD
the elements which accomplish success.
Y is evident enough that in this battle, which
VIII perhaps be known Is that 0f the Strait Corea
Togo ad.the men rather than the ships That Isl
the Arat lesson which it should teach to the other
nations. 1ou can multiply floating f0rtresses vou
can pile o. your armour thick and heavy y0u ean
D9na guns Digger than ever we're built before: bnt
i back d this you do not have 3 national unitv
body Of men who believe that il lighting for their
nation they ere fighting for the very best protection
for themselves their wives and families their hopes
and their ambitions, then you might IS veil have
no navy whatsoever.
senseless heaps oi steel and iron are not them.
selves formidable t Is tie brain and the devotion
behind them which make them count Unless tie
nation shows reason 70 enlist The highest quality 81
brain and heart It VII not have an efeient deens
I've force such as japan has
DO you>question thisl See how Oh land and see
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

Didn't know that we had once whipped the Japs
N naval battle, but We did, and It was quite
little scrap. It was on June q. 1863. that Ianan
announced the closing Of The ports opened bv treat
les, and later some Engliah French and American
vessels bombarded the Japanese forts and vessels.
Western newspaper has exhnmed this episode II
connection With the affair. The American force
vas commanded BY David s. MoD0ugal, and con-
sisted Of the Wyoming, q second.class 720-ton soon
carrying six guns. The Japanese had converted
merchantmen, mounting 20 guns, which we're aided
by land forts With 80 guns. The action vas brief
lasting only one hour. At tho end Of the engage
ment the Japanese did not have any ships LETT ana the
seven forts were aienced. The Wyoming vas slight
u injured, but still in the ring.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

Robert E. Lee, Jr., grandson 0fthe great Conied.
crate leader whose name be bears (and nov, serving
nis second term IN the Virginia house Of delegates
from Fairfax county,, has announced bic candidacy
for speaker Of The next house.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

When you 60 to the city and see the mutftudes
q people you wonder how they al I've. but after
the city fellows get through with yOu the mystery
is not so great as it was.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

There i slight suspicion that the decision oi ths
loney Island propret0Fs against fraaks nav IS aim
ed aE the NeWpoE6 lonr hundred
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

Togo'a torpedo notillo is not '.mosquito aeet,'
bnt swarm Of wasps
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

There being % cabinet vacancy to I'll St present
50 I0wa nan comes forward With the claim that Il
ls rlshElnl heir 20 the sareian throne
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

We are passing from he era Of civic graft ahd loot
g the era Of civic honesty and decenoy and the tran
sition can be none too swift.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

lhe Suggestion Of peace through a concert Of
powers Is not calculated to make Japan feel pacific
she remembers the .'c0ncert' Of ten years ago.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

ONCERNING the industrial prob
lem Of the South, the address Of
Congressman John Sharp Will
Iiams, is doubtless one OF the
clearest, most reasonable and gem
orally instructive that the people
of Mississippi have ever had the
pleasure Of listening to up to the
present time. Mr.. Williams il
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

l5 IS said that the Japanese gunnerr shot out the
russian searehlights il The allnight torpedo attack
Where VAS Roiy when the light vent out
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

delicious piece OF unconciOus
humor to the mind Of an American
farmer, not to say a valuable con
tribution to the gayety OF nations,
was the oabled report OF the
international conference on agricul-
tuFe in Rome this week. The
brilliant assemblage was presided
over By King Victor Emmanuel
and Queen Helena, surrounded by
xaamnhors ~ kha nahswnk "a 49,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-06-07

Washington is in great constructive danger from 4
constructive foreign feet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
ighes Degree Perfection the Woman Who Along Peacefully with
? Mr. AND MRSS. c. LYONS
Charminsly Entertained Friends Saturday Eve
ming Widow Was Played.

The home OF Mr. and Mrs S. c. Ly-
ons was the scene Saturday e, ening of
a charming card party The rooms
were decorated with evergreen and
palms against the background OF which
made delightful setting for the pic
ture Of grace and beauty with which
the rooms we're filed.
An original feature OF the evening
was the tally cards which were cut 10
the shape Of lion and artistically
tied with ribbon.
After fifteen games of widow the
guests were invited to the dining room
and bountifully served with choice re
freshments, while Miss Mae Madison
sang solo in a very pleasing manner
and Miss Blanche Lyons rendered
selection on the piano.
The ladies prize was won by Mrs E.
f. lockwood and the gentlemens by
Henry F. Lyons, while William Clark
carried home the conso' alton prize.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
HELD FOR
SHOOTING
William Mason .%Arraigned
Before Judge Bates
He WILL STAY IN JAIL
Waiting the Result of the Injuries
Inflicted on James and Frank
BuShee
HE WILL STAY IN JAIL

Further particulars relating to the
recent shooting scraps in East Dorset
have been secured. The two men who
were shot, James Bushee and his
brother, are sons of James Bushee Sr.
James is about 26 years of age and
Frank about 25. There is another
brother who is not connected with the
affair in any way.
The Bushee family were for some
time residents near here, occupying the
first house above the "rocks" near
the Woodford line, this side of the
Edward Estes house.
Frank was for some time an employ
ee on the electric railroad as a motor
man and both men have the reputation
OF being quiet, temperate people. The
father moved from here to Dorset sew
eral years ago, the sons going with
him.
When Mason was sent to the House
OF Correction several months ago, he,
gave power OF attorney to resident
OF East Dorset TO attend to his bust
ness while he was away. This man
leased the barn to Bushee senior.
Since his return from Rutland a short
time ago Mason has been trying to
gain repossession of it as it was
claimed that Bushee only had a lease
until Mason returned.
Finally he went and took the door
of and it was while the two boys were
trying to put door on that Mason
came and the shooting took place.
Mason has the reputation of being
partially crazed, especially at times,
although in jail he appears all right.
Mason was arraigned before Judge
Bates soon after his arrival here Mon
day afternoon in charge of Deputy
Sheriff Wilson and Constable Beebe
OF Dorset, on two charges, one Of as
sault with deadly weapon and the
other assault with intent to kill. He
pleaded not guilty and the case was
left open until the result of the injuries
to the victims can be determined.
A telephone message from the father
received by States Attorney Daley this
morning says that the physicians at
the hospital in Rutland had taken a
number of shot from James Bushee
and ii no complications arose, his in
juries would not be serious. 10 to
this morning no examination of Frank
had been made. There can be no hear
ing in the matter until the injuries of
both men have been decided on.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
.CORDOVA
SHED TEARS
Minister Wept Over Testimony
Of His Pretty Soprano
CALLED WIFE A LIAR
Police Obliged 10 Throw People
Out Of Court Room to
Restore Order
CALLED WIFE A LIAR

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., Marcl
l4-Miss Julia Bovine, the star witness
In the famous Cordova case, was calleC
late yesterday afternoon, at the tria
here. She was brought in by Sheriff
Carman, heavily yelled. She took tn,
witness stand without raising the veil
Lawyer Cook advised her not to an
swer a question as to her being will
Cordova from May II ~ July s, as Il
would degrade her.
Judge Strong ruled against her. Mis-:
BOVINE said she could not remember
To every question as to Cordova and
herself she said:
II don't remember" She finally
said she was with Cordova, but she
could not remember for how long. She
was in Washington with him. She
went from New York there with him
and FROM New York to Mexico and
back again. She identified letters he
wrote.
Cordoya cried when Miss Bovine was
on the stand testifying. He sobbed
loudly when Miss Bovine was asked
questions she did not care to answer.
Earlier in the day the Rev. ]. f.
Cordova was brought to book for
abandoning his wife and three children
for the pretty soprano of the choir in
the little Methodist church at South
River, five miles from here, where he
worked and preached.
Mrs. Cordova was the first to take
the witness stand and testify against
her husband. While she was In the
witness stand the prisoner watched her
increasingly. AS she told of his de-
sertion of her the steady glance never
wavered. The woman kept her eyes
away from the man who had i'll used
and deserted her.
Aroused by his wife's testimony, Cor
dova jumped to his feet in the court
room and cried to the witness, his
wife:
You lie; that is a le!"
The scene created the greatest ex-
element. Judge Strong and Prose
cutor Berdine called for order repeated
ly, but the spectators, who packed the
courtroom to suffocation, could not be
quleted until the police threw out more
than a score.
Objection was made by Lawyer Cook
to the offer of the book of discipline Of
the Methodist church as to the mar
rage vow. 1t was admitted. however.
In reply TO the court Mrs. Cordova
said her husband was earning 500 a
year at the time he left her.
There was sensation when Cordova
was led into the courtroom by two
detectives, Practically all of the mem
bers Of his former parish were present.
and there were many adverse com.
ments made that were not friendly, for
sympathy for Mrs. Cordova is almost
AS Cordova was being led back to his
cell he again made an attempt to see
the girl.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
SELECTMEN ORGANIZE
Frank N. Crawford Again Elected Chairman
of Board.

The selectmen met Saturday and or
gained as follows: chairman, F.. M.
Crawford; secretary, c. H. Houghton.
The Board of Health consists of:
president, Frank Cromack; vice presi-
dent, c. III. Houghton; secretary, Fl.
L. Stillson; d Frank NJ. Crawford.
Sections for the several cemeteries in
the village were appointed as follows:
Green b. Stratton, Green Mountain
cemetery; Frank A. Greenslet, Benz
n'ngton village; Fl. L Patchin, Ben
nington Center; Salem White, Hins-
dillville; Rev A. j. Barron, Catholic
cemetery; Rev Thomas F. Schaefer,
North Bennington Catholic cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
Make E. [. Nichols store One Of the Finest in
The State.

Many improvements have been made
In the two stores Of E. L, Nichols. New
electric lights make the stores at night
as light as day. In the rear of the
art store the Office and work room
have been made into one large room.
A large upright show case with
plate glass doors have been made to
hold the silk shirt waist suits and
waists. The new fixtures will make
this room great addition to the
equipment Of the stores.
Mrs f. L. Nichols is in New York
this week finishing up the spring buy
ing and purchasing a large stock for
the new department.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
STATE NEWS

Arthur Ballard OF East Wells, Sat
urday night committed suicide by
shooting himself. He was to have
been tried this week on seri, US
charge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
NARROW ESCAPE
James Ward and John WEIGH Reported to Have
Been In Wreck.

James Ward and John WEIGH OF
this village are reported to have been
in freight wreck at Altoona, Pa last
Saturday. II is said that they we're
on the top of box cars and jumped
into a snow bank escaping with few
injuries.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
Weather

Fair, cod tonight and We lnesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-14
BUNCOlSTS DISAPPEAR.

Two Men Accused BY Nathan Saunders Can
not Be Found.
Nathan Saunders has secured pos.
session OF lis house at South Shafts.
bury and put tenant in charge today.
A letter from Schenectady states that
Raglan and Wheeler, who are charged
with buncoing Mr. Saunders cannot be
found
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30
Correction.

BY an omission anderror westated
last week that the United States gov
eminent refuses to tissue license to sell
whisky In localities where prohibition
il enforced by the local authorities.
Such a law has been discussed, hut it
has never been enacted. The State
authorities second the effort is of the
localities in this matter, and always
refuse State license ia prohibition dis
tricts, while the general government
Is entirely neutral. If parties sell
without the license from the general
government the national authorities
are very strict to prosecute. and it Is
this aid aud assistance to which we
alluded last week, when we spoke OF
government help in the prohibition
fight. Inquiry in the proper quarter
will show who take outsuch licenses,
and the local authorities will then
have but little trouble to run the 10.
cal viOlators to earth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

The following is the program of the
Teachers Meeting to he held In the
Colfax high school hall on Saturday,
Jan. 8, 1906, viz:
l. Roll call.
2. Reading of minutes.
3. Address. 10y Sxpt. Warner.
A. 1.-The State Course of Study"
Discussion opened by Prof. WEIGH,
followed by Messrs Tyson and Nc
Cain. General discussion.
b Paper. by Miss Letitia Howell.
Discussion by Miss Harrison; follow
ed by Misses Hyde, Cochrane, Tyson,
and Others. General discussion.
6. Reading. by Prof. Dyer. Dis
cussiOn by w. q. Deem, followed by
Supt. Warner and others. General
discussion.
Z. Miscellaneous business.
8. Election of officers.
8. Adjournment.
These exercises will take place In
the afternoon, and all friends Of edn-
cation dre cordially invited to at
tend. The parish school board will
be In attendance by invitation OF
Prof. Warner.
Come and aid by your presence In
the upbuilding of the schools.
j. +. WEIGH, Prest.
linda HARRISON. Secty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

The editor of the Chronicle and his
wife had the pleasure of taking din
ner Christmas with their ten children.
and the addition of the husband OF
one of their daughters. All were
healthy and happy, in spite Of hard
times, and, with cherry thankfulness
tor the many blessings of Providence
they have enjoyed, Joined In the sea-
sonable wish Of "Happy New Year, "
and theevident belief of "a good time
coming"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

An unfortunate accidental shooting
occurred Christmas Eve at Paxton in
the northern portion of Grant parish.
from the careless handling of pistol.
A young man was shot in the spinal
column and very dangerously wound
ed. DIR. Seiss carried the patient to
the Shreveport sanitarium for treat
ment. The young man il the son OF
NJ. Sommers, a contractor for the
laying Of track on the Arkansas
Southern, the new railroad building
through Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

1.-THE Weekly Press IL the name OF
n new Journal which launched its
first Issue at RustOn. Lincoln parish.
on Dec. 18th. W. ID. Hutchinson is
the editor and business manager, and
the paper is published every Friday
by the Howe Press company, and II
IL very neat specimen OF the print
er's art The latest styles OF body
and display type are used in the
makeup. and the comments of the
editor are Grip. pleasant and discern
Ing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

Some disagreeable and ugly hood
lumism was INDUCED in Christmas
Eve by parties shooting the sign on
the gable front of Mr.. H. B. FaraldO's
store full of bullets. Itwas both silly
and c0wardly to take advantage Of
the darkness and noise OF cannon
crackers to indulge in this rowdyism,
which II parties were known would
result In good fine by the mayor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

Mr.. B. K. Woods, of Montgomery,
who was in Colfax on Wednesday,
looking after business matters, says
that we ought to have good crop
year In 1906, as during Christmas we
had dark nights. and according to
old traditions that Is good sign.
We feel sure that everybody will be
glad to Join In the earnest hope that
1t may prove UP all right.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

The Chronicle IL pleased to acknowledge the
receipt of thirty-four new subscribers this week,
namely: W. II. Dyson. W. J. Swor, J. w. TORY.
W c. Quinn. A. 8. Taylor, I. C. Strange. Mrs. M.
&. Thornton, DR.. J. v. Bonnette. Lee Hill, J. Q.
Adams. J. L. Duncan, W. L. johnson, He. Ray
burn. 7. o. Hart. w. A. Bumamsn, w. A. Bart
ON. J. H. Montgomery W. n. Hines. J. s. Adj
ANS, N. L. Lemons. J. c. Nix. Jas. Vallery, Geo.
Andre, N. L. Simmons, G. F. McClindon. J. B.
Richmond. c. Delaney. J. G. Beeson. C. r. Allen.
A. H. Haynes, l. r. Pool. D. b. Wallace, w. r.
Christy. Rev. Leon I. Mccain.
Also we acknowledge renewals Of subscrip-
ticns received from the following T. H. Irwin,
O. Q. Neal. l. B. LaCroix. A. N. Billes. and Mrs.
Moliie Dunn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

Rev. H. M. Raglan, who was IN Col
fax last Thursday. reported that the
Christmas tree at Villas was altogeth-
er a most pleasant and gratifying
success. Nothing occurred to mar
the pleasure of the occasion. and Miss
Pearl Cochran, who got 1t mp, deserv-
es great credit for her tact and mr. !.
agement.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30
..shlrkers Of duty are promoter

''Shirkers Of duty are promoters of
crime" This is the capitalization OF
mature judgment on the part Of the
ablest jurists of our country, and it
Is based on wide observation and ex-
perience. 1t applies along all lines,
whether to the juror in the box, the
citizen witness, or to The official who
neglects or fails in the discharge OF
his dIutv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

One OF the most important things
to be considered by our police jury
which meets next week IL the ques-
tion Of working the roads. Owing
to the method of working the roads
in Grant parish being changed twice
in the last three or four years, the
system has become thoroughly dis
organized and the roads are in n ter
rible condition from neglect. Any
plan the police jury may adopt, and
nee that it il put into effect. will be
better than the inefficient work that
has been done on the roads for the
past yeah. This is a matter that re-
quires CARE and attention. and the
police Jury should take couple OF
days to give it thorough and COM
plete revision. II we are to have the
old system of road hands, apportion-
ers and ovcrseers, let them be selected
with care and a view to the most ef-
ficient public service. II the contract
system In to be tried, then let MS have
a practical and comprehensive set OF
rules on the subject. by which the
plans can be put into effect.
In any event, let us have order aud
system In the working Of the roads,
and do not let another year pass
without ample provision and super
vision for keeping mp the roads Of the
parish. Any and all expenditures Of
money and time In the betterment oi
the public roads is a good Investment,
and Of great public benefit The only
need Is system-and the only care
should be to provide that system.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30
A Great Sacrificing Sale

sGratSan ewu hephHc
We
oase 1.-THE und to them rec to fer our stock Mehd at
prices
frno kl mk Eytn bprced panf and
ad tina will b less an p peope Gran ahon parishes t such
andy we'll Mh Ca fh tive AVE asdd tool thar
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

The ladies operating as Central
in Colfax and Boyce were pleasantly
remembered by Mr.. Hugh Cory Of
the Big Pine Lumber Co. during Yule-
tide. by presenting all three OF the
ladies with a pair Of fine shoes, as q
compliment to them for their prompt
and courteous telephone service.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

State Auditor Paul Capsieville no.
tifies Sheriff Swailord that all taxes
unpaid on the 3lst day of December
shall bear interest at the rate OF two
per cent per month. and he Is requir-
ed to collect the same from all per-
sons. So all persons must pax their
taxes ne once Il they wish to avoid
the interest,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-30

Deputy C. H. Compton returned
last Sunday morning, having in
charge Julius Britain, a one-legged
man, wanted for shooting into a pas
senger train at Simms on Tuesday,
December 10th.