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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-07

The town Of Gretna, opposite the
city of New Orleans. up to Monday,
Sept. 24th had not developed a single
case of yellow fever. This Is quite re-
markable, for the reason that the
town has had open communication
with New Orleans ever since the yell
low fever started, and hundreds OF
people visiting, nursing, handling and
burying yellow fever patients. have
passed freely through that town
The people OF GretnA screen their els
terms and fight the stegomyia, but
they are firm in the conviction that
no person can give them the fever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-07
@. II. MCCAIN,
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MONTGOMERY, LA.
Will attend all courts at Colfax.
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office Mt New Orleans. La,
August 81, 1905.
Notice is hereby gwen that the follow
ing-named settler has fled notice Of his
intention TO make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Jas. j O'Qninn, Clerk L. g,
at Colfax, La, on Oct. 80, 1908. viz:
OLIVER B. DEAN,
for the Fl. z. 81 07 for northwest quar-
ter Of section II, Up 8 north, range vest.
La. Mer.
He names Che following witnesses to-
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
C. II. Mcbride, of Tide. La, r. +. ALI
bright, of Vtrda. IA., K. Nd. Deem. OF
Tiae, La, Jesse Thompson, OF Villas, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
s23 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-07
Daily Record of the Fever.

The following shows the official record
OF the daily progress OF yellow fever in
New Orleans as tabulated by the board
OF health. viz:
Under
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-07

Connections at shreveport, Alexandria and
Winfield for all points.
Weeolicit your freight shipments from Sbrevex
mort Alexandria and New Orleans, and from all
points in the North. East. West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE.
Assistant TO President.
H. b. HELM.
General Superintendent
T.. q. ID. MARSHALL.
Asst Gen Freight Agent
General Offices Shreveport. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-07

Annually. to ali the new positions created By
Railroad and Telegraph Companies We want
YOUNG MEN and LADIES Of good habits. to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
WILSON GOES ID
 VISIT PRESIDENT. Will Purge Agricultural Depart
 ment of Scandal ROOSEVELT TRUSTS HIM Secretary Has No Intention of Re- signing as He and the President
 Are Working in Perfect
 Harmony.
ROOSEVELT TRUSTS HIM

Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 30.--Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture Is expected at sagapore HUI tomorrow. His visit will enable him and the Presi- dent to discuss the situation in the de- partment as it relates to the investiga- tions now in progress All rumors of the intention of Secretary Wilson to resign from the cabinet may be put aside as merely conjeetural. The Secretary has no present intention of leaving the cabinet, and the President knows of no reason why he should resign. The President, It may be said reposes implicit confidence in Secretary Wilson, and is thoroughly sat isfied that he will solve the difficulties now presented to the entire satisfaction of the chief executive, and of the coun- try.
 The Secretary Is pressing every phase of the investigation now in progress, and will develop every fact which the country ought to know.
 That the President is confident the Sec retary will purge the department of any scandal that may attach to it, is eyi- denced by the fact that he has not in- terfered with the pending investigations. All matters brought to his attention have been turned over to Secretary Wilson with instructions to inquire into them. This, the Secretary has done, and his work has the approval of the President.
 It Is the determination of both the President and Secretary Wilson to clear the department of every form of graft. To this end, the likelihood is that every bureau of the department will be inquired Into carefully with a view to ascertain Ing whether any such condition exists as was developed in the bureau of sta tistics. Quietly but effectively, Secretary Wilson has been working to this end for many months Many employees of the de- partment have been dropped from the rolls practically without the knowledge of the general public. Some have been dismissed outright, while others have been permitted to resign. Assurance Is given that no stone will be left unturned to eliminate every taint of scandal in the department of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
ZIONISTS DECLINE
 ENGLAND'S OFFER
CONGRESS IN SWITZERLAND FA- vORs PALESTINE OR THAT vl- c,NiTY FOR THE FORMATION OF GREAT ZIONIST COLONY.

Basic. Switzerland, July 30.-By an overwhelming majority the zionists' con- rress this afternoon decided not to accept
 the offer of Great Britain of tract of land in East Africa for the formation of a Zionist colony. A special sitting of the congress was called for o'clock last evening for the discussion of this subject. four orators supporting and four oppos- ing Great Britain's proposition. The de- bate lasted for more than six hours, and
 President Nordau eventually suspended the sitting at dawn, owing to the tumul- tuous scenes.
 The sitting was resumed at noon today,
 when the committee having the meeting
 in hand presented the following resolu- ton:
 That the Zionist congress formally
 maintains the principle for the founda- ton of the colony in the Jewish father land, Palestine, in that vicinity The congress thanks Great Britain for her offer of African territory, the consiuer- ation of which, however, is terminated and hopes that Great Britain will con tinue to aid in the solution of the Jewish
 question"
 The resolution was adopted by a large majority amid loud protests from the socialist section. the members of which left the building. The sitting was con cluded with enthusiastic cheering. A
 second session was held tonight calm
 prevailing throughout. Mir. Leon in tbe name of the American delegates nro- posed vote of gratitude to the meraorv Il of John Hay, who "so often lent as.
 sistance to the Jewish nation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
WRECK WAS CAUSED
 BY BROKEN AXLE
ONE MAN WAS KILLED AND FOUR FATALLY INJURED IN SANTA FEE ACclDENT-ohE VICTIM UNi- IDENTIFIED.

Chicago, July 30.--A broken axle of a wheel of the smoking car caused the wrecking of the California special on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad at Lemont last night, when one man was killed outright, four persons fatally in- Jured and score of other passengers received severe injuries. The identity of the man killed is stin in doubt, but he is supposed to be John Grugire, an Italian laborer of Sunny Side Utah. The fatally injured are:
 William MacVeagh, right arm crushed. and later amputated; right side and leg crushed.
 II. l.. Moorey. Cleveland, Okla, skull fractured.
 Ancrotti Grobanni, an Italian, badly crushed and burned by fire that was started in the coach by the wreck.
 Unidentified Italian laborer; skull frae- tured and chest crushed.
 The man who was killed was found pin- toned down by seats which had fallen on him. He was crushed beyond recognition, but paper found on him indicates that he was John Grugire of Sunny Side. Utah. The injured were taken to Joliet where they are being taken care of in the hospitals of that city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
BOOTH IS PLEASED
 WITH AUSTRALIA
Sees Great Possibilities for Work of the Salvation Army in That
 Country.

London, July 3O.-General Booth of the Salvation Army returned to England to- day from his trip to Australia. He is in excellent health General Booth tomorrow will start on a 20O0 mne motor tour.
 General Booth was enthusiastic over the success of his five months tour in the Antipodes. He expressed himself as profoundly impressed with the possibii- tiles of Australia's future. Australia s vital need, he said, was more population, and he was prepared to promote his schemes of emigration on greater scale than ever before Twenty thousand acres of land in Western Australia were given him to do with as he pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
JAPANESE DIPLOMATS GO
 TO SEE COLLEGE MATES

New York July & Baron Komura. japanese pienipotentiary, and Baron Kaneko, the Jepaness financial agent. both of whom are ward graduates, went to Peeksiill today here they visit ed some friends of their college days.
 Work at the headquarters of the peace commission was not entirely suspended, however, as several secretaries continued their labors with dispatches and mail. Some of the suite spent the day at the various resorts near the city, while others visited friends.
 Dispatches announcing that Korea, like China, would protest against a treaty of peace in which she was not consulted, were called to the attention of Aimar Sato, of the commission and all he would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
WHITE REGARDS HIMSELF
 AS AN IMPERIAL COURIER

London. July S1.-The Daily Telegraph correspondent on board the Kaiser Will helm der Gosse on which M Witte the Russian peace plenipotentlary is a pas senger, sends an interview which he has had with NJ. Witte in which the latter said that If Russia and Japan had agreed upon common basis before appointing peace plenipotentiaries 1t would have been much better. As 1t was NJ. Witte said he regarded himself rather as an imperial courier sent to ascertain the terms of Japan. He was prepared to make peace, nevertheless, he added as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
cloudburst In Kansas.

Junction City, Kan, July 3O.-Near wre- for six miles south of town. a cloudburst caused Lyons Creek to rise more than twenty feet The creek overnowed Its banks, doing much damage to farm land. About thousand feet of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas railway track was washed out.
 Today's trains have been running by way of the Union Pacific and Rock Is- land between this city and White City. A party of about thirty persons from this city. Chanute and Topeka were camping close to Lyons creek and the flood came upon them while they were asleep. All members of the party escaped in their night clothes. Their camp equipment and clothes were washed away in the flood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31

say was that the time for any protests to be made was after the negotiations had been concluded.
 NO one" said he. "has any business before the commissioners but themselves. ]"
 A number of Japanese newspaper cor respondents are in this city Several came with Baron Komura's party. Among those in the city today. 1t is the decided opinion that when peace Is declared Japan. having become a world power, will elevate her ministries in the capitals of the powers to embassies. All agreed that 1t was the understanding of Japan that if peace is declared at the coming negotiations. Baron Komura would be- come a count, which carries with 1t in Japan a gift of a large sum of money, and that Minister Takahira will be eleva- ted to the rank of an ambassador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
SPORT AT SARATOGA.
Racing Season Promises to Be More
 Brilliant Than Ever.

i. Saratoga, N. Y, July 30.-With every indication of brilliant opening of the racing season tomorrow. Saratoga is crowded tonight with followers of the sport Every incoming train brought a fresh contingent, the Cavanaugh race special of twenty-four cars, in three sec tions, bringing more than thousand rac- ing men from New York this afternoon.
 Fine weather is indicated and the throng at the track promises to eclipse all previous records. Interest centers in the Saratoga handicap for sl0.000. for which ten of the best handicap horses entered, including Otwells, Molly Brant, Tanya. and Water Light. fine contest is also promised in the Flash stake with a purse of S6OOO for 2-Year-o ods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31

his peace powers were very complete; he would discuss the plans based on Ja- pans actual military and naval successes in business-lil1e spirit of give and take.
 But l cannot and will not" continued M. Witte, entertain peace based upon military successes in the future. | am conversant with the humane intentions of my imperial master and I will do any, thing compatible with Russia's honor and dignity to establish peace of which I have been an unswerving advocate. My first task, however in the new world will be to search for basis for fruitful dis eussion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Pursue Enemy on SakhaIin.

Tokio, July S0.-(Noon)-rhe following report has been received from the head quarters of the imperial army:
 Our force on the Island of Sakhaifn advanced on the 27th and hotly chased the enemy from sdriy in the morning Our vanguard occupied Delbenskoe the same afternoon. While our cavalry en- tered Rykoff, another detachment was sent against the enemy at Nomha, and 1vovsl<oe, dislodging the enemy's force holding vydernicovsky, and vicinity, and immediately commenced pursuit. The en- emy holding the latter place consisted of infantry with several guns. The tempera- ture is 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Reservists Are Dissatisfied.

St. Petersburg, July S1.-The Novoe vremya publishes this morning a report from Kersu that there is great discontent among the reservists in Manchuria at the distress inflicted on their families, be- cause of the negligence of the authori- ties. who have failed to properly support them. This outspoken admission from a Russian source is looked upon as sig pifieant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
PoINDExTER CAPTURED.
Negro Who Killed Officer Is cauoht
 of His Guard.

Roanoke, Va. July Se-Cephas Poindex- ter, the negro and alleged moonshiner. who killed United States Deputy Mar shal Wade in Franklin county. while the officer was attempting to arrest him for Illicit distilling, WAL captured today and placed In jail to prevent lynching
 His captors guarded him with shotguns. and their march through the streets here attracted large crowds. Poindexter had been hunted for four days. and was all most fanished from starvation. He was armed with a shotgun and pistol but was caught off his guard and compelled to surrender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
PATIENTS IN NEW
 YORK ARE RELEASED
Officers Cannot Vet State Definitely Whether Yellow Fever
 Exists or Not.

New York, July 9o.-Health Officer Doty visited the quarantine islands in the lower bay today, and shortly after wards three passengers of the steamer Seguranca, namely. Miss Hecktor, Henry Boyd and Miss Wempe, were released, together with the two members of the crew of the steamer Fl Dorado which arrived yesterday from New Orleans and were held for observation, owing to high temperatures.
 The four passengers of the seguranca detained at Hoffman's Island are quite
 
 .ContInued on Second Pape)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Cotton Operatives May Strike.

London, July 3o.-A strike of sixty thousand Lancashire cotton operatives is threatened. owing to the masters re- fusal of five per cent advance in wages. A ballot on the question of striking was taken by the operators last week, but the result of the ballot w,,I not be made kRa'wn until tomorrow night The indications ,re however that a ma jority will follow the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Orthodox Rabbis Meet.

Springfield. Mass, July 30.-The con- vention of United Orthodox Rabbis was formally opened today. A secret busi- ness session was held this afternoon, Chief Rabbi Leventhal of Philadelphia presiding. Following the business session the opening meeting took place, the au- dience packing Beth Israel synagogue to the doors. A letter was read from Rev. Dr. Lesser of Cincinnati, president of the society, who is ill and unable to be pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
THE GEAR SPEAKS.

St. Petersburg. July 0.-The Elm peror has issued the following note in reply to an appeal from the clergy of orenburg not to conclude . a shameful peace:
 The Russian people can rely on
 me. Never will conclude shame . full peace or one unworthy Of great |, Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Immense Damage to Property.

Bridgeport. Conn. July 30-Loss of life and immense damage to property follow cd the bursting of reservoirs north of this city as a result of the unprecedented fall of rain early today. The precipitation In the series of showers which struck across Connecticut last night and this morning reached q total of seven inches. The dam al Wards mill, at Easton. went out at o'clock this morning.
 The house occupied by John Lesco. his wife and several children was picked up by the flood and carried mile. All were rescued. A house occupied by Michael Moran was hurled against the Brookshlre bridge and smashed, and it is believed that Moran was drowned. Tn North Bridgeport the Barnum avenue brdge was wrecked just when an ice wagon was crossing. In the wagon were William Kowzeski and John Starkin Kowzeskf was drowned but Starkin was able to sWin ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Father and Daughter Drown.

Manasquan, N. J., July So.-While Frank Brown of Jamaica, l.. l.. was swimming in Manasquan inlet, today, with his daughter and Miss Todd of Plainfield. N. J., the two girls became exhausted. Boat men rescued Miss Todd. but Mir. Brown and his daughter were swept away by the current and drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Reduces kiIometer Record

Capt May, N. J., July 3o.-Beine o,- ficially timed today by S. A. Butler sac- retary of the Automobile club of America
 Walter Christie in his 12o-horse power an tomobile, reduced the American klometer record by making the tiele D seconds flat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Total Reaches sixty.three.

Washington July S.-Another death among the men injured by the explosion on the gunboat Bennington, was reported today, bringing the total death list up to sixty-three men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
1remendous Rains in Chile.

Santiago de Chile, July SO.-There has been tremendous rains throughout the whole country and the prospects for wheat are bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
TAFT PARTY STILL IN THE L|MELICHT Some of Them Attend Church
 in Kioto RECEPTION GIVEN AT KOBE Manchuria Sailed Last Nisht-sailed d for Nagasaki, Whence the Party
 Will Leave Japan for
 Philippines.
RECEPTION GIVEN AT KOBE

Kioto. July 30.-Secretary of War Taft and his party spent Sunday morning quietly. Some of the members of the party attended church, while others visit ed the temples When the party left at o'clock this afternoon on a special train for Kobe, there was another remarkable demonstration. At the station great crowd awaited Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt, and began cheering when their carriage arrived, the ovation continuing until the train started. The band played the national anthem and "Aud Lang Syne" as the train pulled away from the station.
 Kobe, July 30.-Secretary Taft and his party arrived here at o'clock this af- ternoon from Kloto. They were the re- cipients of an enthusiastic welcome from the governor. and the mayor and city officials and assemblage which numbered thousands. Amid n display of day fire works, the party proceeded to the water front where short reception was held. Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt were given a number of presents.
 The steamer Manchuria will sail at 10 o'clock tonight for Nagasaki.
 Capt. R. II. Noble, third United States infantry, military aid to Governor Wright of the Philippine islands, officially met the Secretary of War and his party here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
ENGLAND WILL
 STAND BY ALLY What Japan Says al the Con-
 ference Goes sAKHAuN CAUSES "RUB" Recent Occupation of the Island By Japan Is Said to Have Put
 a New Phase on Negotiations.

Washington, July sO-Japan comes to the Washington conference assured that whatever her peace terms, they will have the sympathetic approval of Great Britain.
 Several suggestions from Washington to London that the cause of peace would be served by an explanation to Japan from her ally favoring moderation in her de- mands upon Russia, have not availed to change the British government in its ap- parnetly inalterable determination to stand by Japan, however severe she makes her conditions of peace. nor has the British government seen its way clear to render assistance to Washington in the efforts which this government is mak- ing to obtain an armistice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
HEALTH OFFICERS GIVE
 HISTORY OF EPIDEMIC
Mississippi Is Drawing Lines Tighter But Texas Raises the Quaran- tine Against State-AII
 Cars Fumigated.

New Orleans, July 30.-New cases reported up to D. m. today, 27. Total cases to date, 2S3 Deaths today, 8. o Deaths to date, 57.
 New foci 1.
 Total foc fl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Think Terms VIII Be Reasonable.

At the same time, the London govern ment in It's exchanges with the Ameri- can embassy in London has not hesitated to declare it's confidence that Japan g term will not be unreasonable, viewed in the light of the results of the war. Believing as official Washington does. that the officials of Japan will not insist on the dismantlement of Vladivostok, should Russia fail to agree to 1t in re- turn for the naturalization of Fort Ar thur. the cesson of Shalkhalin, which 1t is understood will be among the essential conditions, will the officials here believe, prove the most serious obstacle to peace in the far east. The occupation of Sak- halin had not been completed when the President initiated his efforts to bring the belligerents together. The fact that up to that time Japan had not taken foot of Russian territory, simplified in the opinion of Washington and Berlin the problem of bringing about peace negotia- tions.
 Negotiations, it is understood. are mak- ing substantial headway between Japan and England looking to the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. The scope Of the alliance. 1t is known. will consider ably exceed the present union, though to what extent. neither Europe nor Wash ington has been able to learn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-31
Opposed to an ArmIstlce.

Advices reaching here show that London is opposed to an armistice until Japan has been satisfied that Russla's plenipo- tentiarfes are prepared to do more than discuss means of ending the war; if Rus sia is ready to conclude peace and has so empowered her plenipotentiaries, Great Britain, 1t is believed, might favor an armistice, but even in such event, it is said she would not be willing to offer Japan advice on the subject
 As understood in Washington, Lord Lansdownes petition Is that as the loyal ally of Japan, Great Britain can af- ford to take no step nor assume any at titude that would in ,.4e remotest degree rebound to the advantage of Japan's en- emy. However much London may wish peace for humanitarian reasons. her loyalty to Japan, whose pledged ally she is, prevents her even from indirectly bringing pressure to bear by suggestions. advice, or otherwise at Toko regarding negotiations, the effect of which might serve to moderate Japans peace condi- tion, or hasten a truce. When Japan asks her ally for advice the London govern ment, 1t is understood. is prepared im- medatey to give It. but this advice will be based on Japan's interest as primary consideration