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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Gbs Collar Gbronifls.
II. q. GOODWIN. Editor and Proprietor.
a. n. GOODWIN. Publisher and Assistant.
Ofiicial Organ OF Grant Parish School
Board and Town of Colfax.
Figures are Simply Amazing.

Figures are simply Amazing.
A Washington special of March Is
says: "Thngross annual earnings Of
the railroads In round numbers are
two thousand million dollars. Their
net earnings are seven hundred million
dollars. 1t will thus he seen that
once q year every dollar I'm circula-
tion In the United States passes
through the hands OF the railroads,
while once in three years every dollar
I'm the United States becomes part
Of their net earnings, and these net
earnings equal In amount annually
the expenditures OF the Uuited States
government" This striking state
ment was made by Senator Tillman
In Ills formal written report on the
Hepburn railroad rate bill, which he
was directed to make by the senate
COMMITTEES on interstate commerce
and which he presented In the senate
shortly after IL met today.
ut Ii q small wonder" he continu-
ed "that with such princely revenues
the most brilliant legal minds of the
country arc at their command to
conduct legislation, frame laws and
secure their passage through legisla-
lures and congress and TO exercise
such an overmastering influence over
the judiciary and executive depart
msnts, both of the states and nation,
that the average citizen is almost
driven to believe that the fight Is
hopeless and that the government,
instead Of controlling the railroads,
II controlled by them; that the liber-
ties Of the people. to say nothing OF
their rights. is in jeopardy.
The report IL an extensive one.
In conclusion the senator warns
the friends of the proposed legislation
that all their expectations may not
be realized at this session of congress.
Tmgreat influence of the railroads,
he says, might prevent the passage
If any hill at all or the enaction Of
that which would prove wholly in
adequate. .sSuch action on their
e~rt MN 1nz~r j.i1gensut, be very
unwiso and VIII only dam up the
wxter for those most interested Ia
these great proprieties." he said.
They win not consent to wise legislac
ton to relieve the distress Of the peo-
pie and there Is no danger af more
rndical policies and leaders coming
to the front. with the result that Leg
islatiou, far more drastic and danger
Gus than anything proposed in this
btll and amendments. will he offered
and will be enacted"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Program Teachers Meeting


Following il the program of the
Teachers Meeting for the Eastern
District of Grant parish to be held at
Selma. La, April IA, 1905:
/. Formal opening.
2. Roll call; RESPONSE with quota
lions.
3. Reading and approving minutes.
4. Discussion of Geography; Sd
and 4th Grades. Mr.. Mooney.
5. phelps and his Teacher i'm 5.h
Grade. Nv. j. Haskins and Joel NJ.
Durham.
G. Child Study" Miss Calhoun.
7. "What can Association do to
Promote Interest of Teachers?"-J.
A. Smith and Sol. Goodwin.
s. lis a Quiet School Best?"-W.
p. Foster and ID. /. Payne
8. Miscellaneous business.
10. Adjournment.
The meeting will he called at 10 a.
m. Everybody is invited to lie pres.
ent and take part In the discussions
JOEL NJ. DURHAM,
Secretary
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

A tale Of horror was told by marks OF
human blond in the home of j. W. Wilt
ans, q we'll known merchant OF Bao. KY.
He writes: Twenty years ago had 60
we're hsmorrhages, of tho lungs. and was
near death when / began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery. 1t completely
cured me and I have remained well ever
since" 1t cures hemorrhages. chronic
coughs, settled colds and bronchitis, and
is the only known cure for weak lungs.
Every bottle guarante1 by Crescent
drug store. Soc aud sl.00. Trial bottle
free
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Election Proclamation.

BY virtue Of the authority vested in rs. the
Mayor and Beard OF Aldermen OF the town of Col
tax. IN Grant fnxish. State OF Louisiana. under
thu laus of tia afaka Of Louizkana, and eapnna)ly
81 section ~ ofxttNo 1876 Of the Acts Of the ten
eral Assembly Of the state OF Louisiana for the
yeer 1885, We hereby order and call election for
Mayor. I'VE members Of the Boaed Of Aldermen
and one Marshal Of the town of Colfax.
Said election to be held on the Tuesday follow
ing the third Monday in April A. D. 1904. che
time being
TUESDAY. APRIL nth. A, D.. 1908.
and to be conducted in all ways as provided By
ordinancs'paesed this date and tv aud under the
general election laws Of the State OF Louisiana
except a. otherwise provided in said ordinance,
and we hereby appoint and nominate the follow
ing Commissioners OF Election: Messrs. r. r.
Jeter and 4. Evans and w. l.. Richardson, with
Alfred Goodwin as Clerk Of election Given un-
der our hands and ofrcial signatures Mt Collar.
Louisiana on this the 9Th day OF March. A. ID.
1905. J. 7. LEwIs. Mayor.
C.N. CARNAHAN. Alderman.
Nv. DUNCAN. Alderman.
A. w. LEWIS Alderman.
ia. HYDE, Alderman.
h. e. MCKNIGHT, Alderman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
DIR. Dunn Joins the Methodist
Church.

Ida, Caddo parish, La. March 81,
1906.-Dr. Dunn, of Colfax, La, who is
travelling for the Davis Publishing
Company, medical books. of Phila-
delphia, Pa, spent several days here
last week and joined the NJ E. Church
South. being received by Rev. H. S.
Johns, who is pastor here, who was
also pastor at Colfax some years ago.
DIR. Dunn is well and favorably known
in Grant parish, where he has prac.
tised his profession for thirty years.
The Doctor is quite a scientist and Is
an authority on matters. geological
and otherwise, of his section.-Towu
Talk,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Receivers Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish, State Of Louisiana
Receivershp of DeLartigo Lumber
Co., Ltd. No. :
Notice is given that pursuant to an
order to sell In the above styled mat
ter, will on
SATURDAY, APRIL Z, 1896,
at the Office of the DeLartigO Lumber
Co. Ltd, in New Verda, said parish,
between the hours prescribed for
legal sales, offer for sale for cash SUBJ
ject to benefit of appraisement to the
last and highest bidder:
Nineteen acres Of land. being north
half of southwest quarter OF north
east quarter less one acre In north
ship 3 north. range west, La. Mer..
together with the buildings and I'M
provements thereon. consisting OF the
plant of the DeLartigO Lumber Co.,
including engine. boiler. edger. dolly
runs, saws, shafting, pu1leys. lumber
runs, betting, GUNNER. pump. black
smith tools, 10 houses. store house,
mill shed, dry kilns, and other appur-
tenances and fixtures.
5lumber buggies.
2yoke Of cattle.
2 log wagons.
Timber on Charley Williams home
stead and Rufus McManus' timber.
lot Of accounts.
All - more fully described by the
inventory on file in the Clerk 3 Office.
j. N. FLETCHER. Receiver.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Sick notLaxv.

That's probably what ails you il you're
drowsy in the day time. II you yawn.
stretch and feel too weak to work, and
broken up generally, some people may
call it ''spring fever" but you are sick.
Browns Iron Bitters. that famous old
tonic, will make you we'll and strong. It
does not not constipate or stain the
teeth, and is recommended by physicians.
Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

The cheapest and best line of CLOTH
ing ever brought to Colfax viii be
found at j. Az o. G. Hyde's. All
sizes and styles. and ut prices that
cannot be heat. Call and see for
yourself
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Special Rates to Shreveport.

Special rates over the Valley rail-
road on April 18th, to Shreveport,
good for return on the 18th, on ac-
ccount OF Sells-Floto Shows consoli-
dated. From Colfax 50 80. and SINH
lar rates from other points.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Mr.. Lloyd H. Mckee. n popular
young gentleman who WIS with the
Big Pine Lumber Co. about year
ago, il to be married tn Miss Helen
Naples, on Wednesday evening. April
1S, 1906, at Fort Worth, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
New subscriptions Received.

The Chronicle acknowledges receipt
of the following new subscribers, viz:
W. j. Wyatt. Warren Compton, G.
X. Fletcher, T. e. Iincecum, r. H.
Hodnett. DIR. W. A. Fletcher. Joel NJ.
Durham, and N. NJ. Melton.
Also renewals Of subscriptions haze
been received from the following: W.
ID. Flanagan. j. 8. Read. Geo. A.
Kelly, j. T. Davis, and DR.. Webster
Smith.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
ALucky Postmistress

Lucky P0Stmt8tFe8S
is Mrs. Alexander, OF Cary, Me-, who has
found DIR. Kings New Life Pills to be
the best remedy she ever tried for keep
ing the stomach, liver aud bowels in per-
feet order. You'll agree with her if you
try these painless purifiers that infuse
new life. Guaranteed by Drescent Drug
Co. Price DC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

AGENTS make IS daily selling the
cheapest and most perfect Water FIJI
ter ever Invented. Retails at $500
Big profit. Exclusive territory. SEN
ECA FILTER CO., SENECA, Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Boarding College for Young Men.

Boarding College for Young Men.
st. Francis Xavier's Commercial
College, OF Alexandria, La. conducted
by Brothers of the Sacred Heart. will
receive boarders on and after Janu-
airy 2. 1906. This college guarantees
to give it's pupils practical CONNER
cial education. Special care is devot-
ed to reading, writing. english. math-
ematics. shorthand. typewriting. and
bookkeeping. Parents who wish to
enter their sons as boartlers in this
institution should address Bro. l..
Emile, Alexandria, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

District Conference of the NJ. 4.
church Is to convene at Bunkie, on
April 18th. All the delegates from
the churches should attend this con-
ference-April 18th to 18th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Notice to the Physicians Of Grant
PnriSh.

There win be a nesting Of all the legally qualih-
ed Practitioner of Medicine of this parish, In the
court house at Colfax. La. Wednesday, April Z.
1906 at 10 O'Clock a. The entire Medical Pro-
fession OF the parish is most earnestly requested
to be present at this meeting, since there are
many vital questions to be discussed In which all
should feel the greatest concern.
Please remember the place and date and do not
fail to attend
DR.. T. J. HARRISON.
DIR. j. L. WOODALL, President
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

WANTED-Distr,ct managers TO
post signs, advertise and distribute
samples. Salary SIS 90 weekly, 50 90
per day for expenses. State age and
present employment. Ideal Shear Co.
80 Randolph st., chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

The hest line OF ladies' and gentle
mems furnishings can I've found ut Me-
Neely'n. Call and get some of the fine
bargains now being offered. 80
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Easter hats patterned to perfec-
ton, and ladies', and misses. and
babies outfittings, at Mrs. LEILA
Longs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

The Big Pine Timber Co. has the
agency for the Excelsior Steam Laun-
dry, at Shreveport, and solicits your
laundry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

TANTED-Meni In each State to
travel, post signs. advertise and leave
samples of our goods. Salary $75
per month. 81 per day for expenses.
kaufman Co., Dept. s, Atlas Block.
Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Estray Notice.

Taken up by r. c. Lacour in ward one, and
estrayrd before me. the undersigned authority,
one red api white spotted beef, about . years
old. marked smooth crop and uppcrbit in each
ear. appraised at SIS co. Unless owner comes
forward, proves property. and pays all legal
charges, said beef will be sold TO the last and
highest bidder for cash. in front Of the court
house in C.,lfax, SATURDAY., the 18th day
10. LONG, Up.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Stylish millinery and spring fash
ions to suit the ladies can he had by
calling ON Mrs. LEILA Long.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

For one Setter Pup. about eight
months old. lost In Montgomery
White with black spot under left ear,
smutty spots on back. Return To
WartllOw Bros. X. NJ. DUNN,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
Newspaper Clubbing Arrange.

Newspaper Clubbing Arrange
mentS.
Parties desiring to subscribe for
other publicationsin connection with
the Chronicle. will please bear in mind
that we have Clubbing arrangements
with almost any newspaper or peri
odical they may want. We can al
ways save you a few cents in the
cost. as well as the postage and
writing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Colfax Town Election.
Tie following b the Inst u candi-
dates for municipal officers, to lie vot-
ed for at the election to he held April.
IL, 1906, to serve as the officials of the
town of Colfax under the new chart
er. and the rules and regula lions of
the townin its lately extended limits,
viz:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Another car OF the celebrated Gal
weston Belle, Tidal Wave and Silver
Leaf -four. j. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

VIZ.
For Mayor
X. s. Cameron.
For Aldarmcn-
C. n. Carnahan.
DIR. w. j. Roberts.
Jno. A. Williams,
j. w. OQuinn,
j. w. Duncan,
j. A. Hyde.
j. L. Morintine,
A. n. LeSage.
w. B. Clarke.
G. H. Mcknight.
For Marshal
II. NJ. C. Duncan,
C.. II. Smith,
j. NJ. Dufilho.
From the above names voters are
to select a mayor, five councilmen,
and a marshal for the town, desig-
mating the names of the candidates
they wish to vote for. The list has a
goodly array OF names to select from,
and there is no chance OF getting a
act of officers that will not attend to
the town affairs with efficiency and
satisfaction. The names are all to
lie printed on one ticket, and every
voter will have the chance to make
his own choice. SO there should he no
dissatisfaction, no matter who IL
elected.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

> The Big Pine commits
a sary has just received a
II beautiful line of the cele-
II brated Walk-Over shoes
u high and low cuts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Spring line of Walk-Over Shoes
latest styles in high and low cuts
Just received by Big Pine comnlissary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
STArgM EMIT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
BANK OF COlFAX,

CoIftH, Io.s
AZ furnished to the State Examiner
of State BanKe Mt the close of
business on March %, 1906.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA
pAhlsH OF GRANT.

PAhlsH OF GRANT.
I. j. H. McNeely. President. and 1.
Earl Roberts, -lsssAiery al the above
named bank, do solkmniy DTear that
the above statement ID true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
on this the 4th day OF April, 1905.
J. A. WILLIAMS,
Notary Public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-07

Stetson hats. Big Pine commissa-
nv. That's all.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
IN BH y. c. FREDDY
One MilIIen Inmlnrsrls.

New York. June 3O.-lwaus'atlon
Commissioner Washorn. who Is en-
gagged il compiling report Of the inn
migration throught this port for the iis
cal year ending today, declares that
Il will reach the enormous total OF
100000 people This viii break all
previous rccor Is for this port, and Is
almost as many as entered through
all the ports Of the nation during the
year ending June 30, 1905. Austro'
Hungarians lead in the number of i'm
migrants, with Italy second and Rus
STA third. Scotland. ireland. England
France. Spain, Portugal Germany
Armenia, Turkey Greece. Holland
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Rouma'
nia. Bulgaria and Switzerland follow
in the order given. over 20 per
cent of the total immigrants settled
In the states of New York, Pennsylya'
mia. Illinois, Massachusetts,. Ohio and
New Jersey the Empire State leading
with 81 per cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
..WALL SCHOOL,.
Many Leading Colleges and univ.r,i,ies


Gym
hot and cold baths board
S.V. WALL, Hoaey Grove. Tex, Box 500 A.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
New Battleshlp Launched.

Camden, n. j., June 30.-Many
prominent New Hampshire people,
including Governor John McLane and
his stan were present at the launch
Ing of the American battleship New
Hampshire at the yards OF the New
York Shipbullding company this
morning. The new vessel is a sister
ship of the Kansas, which was launch
ed last August. and Is considered one
of the swiftest and most powerful OF
its class afloat.
The daughter of Gov. McLane
christened the vessel. Five workmen
were injured by the props giving way
without warming,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
Modest Claims often Carry the Most
Conviction.

~'N'''''N
Conviction.
When Maxim. the famous gun in
ventor. placed his gun before com
mittee OF judges. he stated It's carry
ing power to be much below what he
felt sure the gun would accomplish.
The result OF the trial was therefore
"A great surprise, instead Of disap-
poiutment. II Is the same with the
manufacturers of Chamberlain Col
ic Cholera and Diauhoea Remedy.
They do not publicly boast of all this
remedy will accomplish, but prefer to
let the users make The statements,
What they do claim, is that II will
positively cure diarrhoea, dysentery,
pains In the stomach and bowels aud
has never been known To fail. For
sale by +. J. Ramsey, w. b. Frame,
Ardmore Drug Company, and Bonner
and Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01

During the summer kidney irreg.
ularities are often caused by eXces-
sive drinking or being oyerheated. At
tend to the kidneys at once by using
Foley's Kidney Cure, Hoffm"n Drug
Co, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
stimulation withou, Irritation.

That is the watchword. That is
what Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does.
Cleanses and stimulates the bowels
without irritation in any form, Hon
man Drug Co.. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
Notice Of Trustees Sale In Bank.
ruptcy.

In the matter Of Burl Hicks, bank
rupt
Notice is hereby given that the trus-
tee of the above named bankrupt will
OFFER for sale To the highest bidder
for cash In hand at Ardmore, indian
Territory, at 10 o'clock m, July 7th,
1906, all the goods, wares. merchan'
disc. and other personal properly and
effects OF the above named bankrupt.
This eth day OF June, 1906.
JOHN HlNKI.E, Referee.
Ardmor2, |. r
First published June 2S, 1906
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
NOTICE
To Telephone Patrons

We wish to announce that the
extra charge of fifty cents for
long distance instruments will
be discontinued beginning April
LIST, 1906. All patrons who de
sire long distance accommoda'
tions will first make arrange.
ments for credit with the man
agement, otherwise they will not
be granted long distance privil'
eges, Do not force the operator
TO give you credit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm.
mediate relief to asthma sufferers In
the worst stages and il taken In time
will effect a cure Hoffman Drug Co,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01

A medern house for rent; possession
July list. Bath, sewerage, electric
lights, city water. See Nrs. Russell
Williams at home. 29 2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01
CHICKASAW
TELEPHONE COMPANY
W II. BERRY. Mgr.

Fruit Jars at Stevens, Kennerly &
Spragins Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-01

First published June 2S. 1905
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-01-22

form three hours. but 1t Is believed
that the operation will be successful
According 10 dispatch to the Der
yer News from Canon City the family
of Ex-Governor Peabody was poisoned
by food eaten at breakfast yesterday
morning, and Miss Cora. the eldest
daughter, is in a bad way. II Is sail
the governor has received threaten,
Ing letters warning him of the fate
OF Steunenberg. Individuals who were
devilish enough To blow up the Indc-
pendence depot would no doubt like
to tackle the governor from: the rear
VIM. II. Curtis saws: II looks very
much as II the Joint statehood bill.
making two states out of four terri
tories, would be passed by both hous-
es. but the opposition is evidently
strong enough and determined enough
TO secure the adoption of what is
known as the Foraker amendment,
providing that in the case of Arizona
and New Mexico the union of the two
territories as one state shall be con
tingent upon the consent of the peo.
Pile. Without that provision the bin
can not pass the senate.