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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
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DO you suffer from Weakness, varicc-
ice.e. Hydroceie, Structure, Specific
Blood Poison, Skin Diseases. or any
chronic or seemingly incurable trouble7 Z
II 30, come TO me at once and be thor
oughly cured before !t Is too late.
To the cure OF these diseases I have
confined my practice. and by skiIfully
applied scientific treatment I perna-
Gontiy cure the worst cases. Ny Of
nccs are equipped with every instru-
7nent and Device essential to the most
modern methods Of practice. Il you
are sfiicted with any private disease or
weakness I want you to call and see
me. Il will cost you nothing to ascer-
tain positively whether you can be
cured
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
Union Pacific
Railroad

In San Francisco
TICKET OFFICE in Ferry Building,
ground floor, near Southern Pacific.
FREIGHT OFFICE. 1857 Post ST, be-
tween Webster and Buchanan Oak
land Office, A San Pablo Ave.
S. F. BOOTH.
GenI Agt- Passenger Dept
c. CLIFFORD
Gen1 Agent Freight Dept
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16

No 10 No 23T Via Niles & Nos INo.21
5:40pl S-20ailv T Ferry az S:zSa 2:0sa
6:0opl s:oeal Oakland Pier s:o0a II Sep
10.Qp y :30a ar Los Angeles " 3:50p1 S:3oa
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16

The Occidental and Oriental Steamship
Corpary's Dorsc VIII sal at ! p. N. to-
MORROW for the Orient via Honolulu.
She VIII take about seventy passengers
and q fun cargo OF general merchandise
Alameda Arrives from Honolulu.
The Oceanic steamship Company's liner
Alameda Captain Dowdell, arrived yes
rerday after & pleasant passage from
Honolulu. She brougar many passengers
Her cargo included II. 900 sacks Of refined
sugar. 536 sacks OF raw sugar. $40 bags
Of coffee. 525 cases OF canned pines and
1857 b1nches OF bananas.
The Oceanic Steamship Company is now
handling lLs freight and passenger busl-
ness as 4 there never had been any big
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16

w. II. AVERY,
Asst. General Manager.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
Program at Union.

The following is the program
to be rendered at Union Bapllst
church Wednesday night May
both by the young people OF thaC
church. The public is cordlally
invited.
Opening. by the chorus,young Ia
dies of Union. Invocation, Dr.
Underwo ID Anthem, Culture
Cub choir. Vocal solo, MISS
Washington. Recital. Richard
Douglass Vocal solo, Miss n.
Brown. instrumental Duet, the
Misses White. Vocal solo, AlIene
BaiIor. RI marks, Rev. IT. Price.
Instrumental solo Vocal solo,
Hattie Fisher. Instrumental du-
EFT. the Misses Nelson. Baritone
solo, May Belle. Instrumental
Miss Lula MurrelI, Vocal solo,
Miss B Wisham. Vocal duett,
Miss G. Gray and Miss l. Ensaw.
Closing song by Culture CLUB
CHR =,
We hope the young people Will
be encouraged by your patron,
age. Admission 10 cehV
Children 10cents,
Come and enjoy good musi-
cal program. Mrs. D. o. Yates.
Manager.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
Opportunity for Young Men.

The demands in all parts of this
country and in several foreign coun-
ties, for wel-trained men of our race
in the direction Of scientific and
practical agriculture are so great
that this institution is willing to
offer exceptional advantages to young
men who wish to come here and
take either regular or postgraduate
course in agriculture. We cannot
begin to supply the demands that
come TO us for trained men in the
direction Of agriculture. The posi-
tionS for which these trained men
are wanted are those in almost
every case which pay high salaries.
We wish to get hold Of men who
have received as far as possible. a
good education before coming here
and are ready to enter on tho
rough course in agriculture. Per
sons, however, can pursue the literary
studies at Tuskegee. while taking
the course in agriculture. For futher
Information address.
BOOKER r. WAsIuNGToN.
Principal, Tuskegee lntitute.
Alabama.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
a Gard of Thanks.

Lincoln Monument Lodge No.
1924 wishes to tender thanks to
the pastor, officers aud members
of ST. Paul church for the use of
the auditorium on the 18th and
to the choir of said church for
their service.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
How would you like to have II
United StateslSenator Yates:
Then later, President Yates.
Smoke the J point. set
Cigar.
Mrs. Petit Entertains.

Mr. and Mrs. Petit entertain
ed at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday
evenining in honor their sister,
Mrs. J. F. Johnson, OF Quincy.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS, Gray, Mrs. r.
L. Smith and MISS Elizabeth M
Smith. of Quincy, Mrs. &. 3.
Smith and Mrs. VIM. Watson; AN
excellent menu was served by
The hostess and the evening was
snent in music and conversation
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
Mrs, McClain Entertains.

A very elaborate dinner was
given last Wednesday by Mes
DANES J. c.. McClain and Lady
Bailor in honor of Mrs. Rev. T.
L. Smith and f. j Johnson of
Quincy and Mrs. Carrie Lee
Hamilton of Ohio. Others pres
ent we're Mesdames G. L Smith,
10. Fl. Morgan, E. O. Mckinney,
Martha Pettitt, and Misses ssie
J. Gorum and Lizzie Smith.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26

the alleged crime, April Il, was
riding'in the dark with a young
man, not her husband. Now you
have it. Every one should read
the grand jury's report in the
Globe Democrat of the "a inst.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26

The Forum S Bi-annual Jubilee
and Banquet, to be given at ma
sonic hail, June 28th, will sur
pass everything previously
given in this city of its kind.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26

WHEN IN ST. LOUIS Ttop at
WRIGHT and BOLEN'S DRUG
S TORE-lce Cream and fine toilets
1888 Mraket street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
Springfield Mo. grand Jury in
diets twenty-five lynchers, char
ges them of murder in LIST degree.

The grand jury says Mrs. Ed
wards, the woman about whom
the Negroes gere mobbed, is not
Of good character, and is a mar
ried woman, and on the night of
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26

Mrs, ]. F. Johnson, whs has
been Wis ting n the city for the
last two weeks, peparted for her
home in Quincy, Monday even
ing at 5;45 p, m. via the Wabash
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
RICHARD EMORY

Dealer In-Coal, Wood and Ice
Express and delivery Co.
e14 N 22nd. st st. Louis, Mo.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26

We charge for all entertain
ments advertised in advance.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-05-26
Removal Notice.

I have removed my stock Of staple and
fancy groceries from the old stand. First
and Jefferson Streets to First and Washing
ton streets, one block south have also
added a new Meat Market, fully stocked
with everything in the meat line.
ALI old friends are requested to call and
new ones also will, as in the past, give all
orders my person attention
Both Phones 375' CHAS. J. BRETT.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11

/ submit my claims to the qualified electors
Of the Third Railroad Commission District upon
the following expression of views:
PLATFORM.
The Constitution of 1898 comtemplates that
the domicil of the Railroad Commission shall
be situated in the city o. Baton Rouge. that they
shall establish an Office there. and dispatch bus
iness promptly.
Article 2ss of the Constitution of 1898 reads as
follows:
THE Commission shall meet and open an Of
ice and have its domicil at Baton Rouge; and
may meet and hold regular or special hearing,
at such other places as they may find necessary"
Act No. SO of 1902. page ls4. reads:
For travelling expenses of Commissioners
and Secretary when necessary to leave Baton
Rouge on public business. for the year ending
June 30, 1908, Fifteen Hundred Dollars" The
same for 1904.
Act No. 100 of 1905 reads:
THE travelling expenses of Commissioners
and Secretary when necessary to leave Baton
Rouge on public business, and not otherwise.
for Office expenses for the year ending June so.
1907. One Thousand Dollars" The same for
1908.
The language of these acts must be construed
this Commission. and when % construed. leads
to the irresistible conclusion that the board of
Railroad Commissioners should reside in the
city "f Baton Rouge, have regular hours. and
keep its Office constantly open for the TRANSACT
ton of business rs other state officials do.
If am elected to this position. shall move
to Baton Rouge and give the office my entire
time and attention
The salary of q commissioner, per se," Is not
large. yetit is equal to the highest paid of any
OF the district judges Of our state, from whom is
required their entire time and talent.
The third district has elected its commissioner
for eight years past, from the parish of Caddo.
believe it is good policy and to the general in
tsrest of our people. that this officer should be
selected occasionally from different sections Of
our district. 1t seems just, it seems Democratic,
1t sounds like good business policy.
IL elected my constant efforts will be to build
up our commission to q state of efficiency that
will meet the demands of our progressive age.
and fully protect the rights Of the people and
guard our legitimate commercial theory from
unjust encroachnient
recognize the influence Of railroads and all
common carriers. in advancing and building up
the commercial and material interests of our
state; and their rights before the commission
should be equal, but only equal, to those of in
IL elected. Ishall ehdeavor to hold with equal
poise the scale of Justice. to the end that the in
tsrest of all may be fully protected and the spirit
and intent of the Law fully and impsrtialIy met.
j. j. MEREDITH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Big Mill at Atlanta.

The editor OF the Collar Chronicle ha d the pleas
ure Of putting In about 50 hours the latter part
of last week, In the old and new towns of Atlanta.
in Vim parish We arrived there about s:a5 Fri.
day night. and remained over until the down
train early Sunday morning.
While there enjoyed the hospitality of Mr.. J.
N. Furguson. and also Messrs. J. NJ. and j. C.
Wilson, father and son.
The old town of Atlanta, has been an educa-
tional center for many years. and 1t proposes to
keep up it's record on this score. and has employ
ed Rev. W. J. Elliott to take charge of their nne
school at that place for the ensuing term. The
old town remains about as 1t has been for the
last generation.
The new town Is building near the railroad
which passes full half mile away. The new real
dencss some 10 OF II In number, are built
about half way between the old town and the
depot AT and about the depot are dozen or
more establishments. consisting VI system gin
one OF two hotels Oh: boarding houses and sew
eral stores, cold drink stands. etc.
The big thing at Atlanta, however 10 the i'm
mense sawmill being built by the Germain- b oyd
Lumber Co. 1t will probably be the biggest
thing OF the sort In Central Louisiana. its eapa-
city being fully 100 QUO feet per day The sawmill
dry kiln. lumber sheds. mill pond commissary,
office. boarding houses and quarters for the
hands. are all about completed, and constitute
quite a town. located about half o mile north OF
the railroad depot The mill has several hundred
men In its employ. and everything looks As II che
big plant ought 10 be In running order In the
next thirty days
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11

Attorney c. H. Mccain appeared before the
Railroad Commission. In session at Baton Rouge
this week. on behalf of the eitflsns of Nontgom-
cry, who are endeavoring to have the name Of
their railroad station changed from Machen to
Montgomery. great deal Of confusion Is caused
by Maehen station being confounded with Mont
geometry town. and We hope our friends win sue
coed In getting the name of their station changed
to Montgomery. Mr.. It. C. Bush also appeared
before the Commission In an endeavor to have
the depot at Paramount tKateland station)
moved while Attorney H. II. White, of Alexan-
dra. is opposing the move for citizens who allege
the depot win be on private property and mac
cessible to the public II moved to the point Mr.
Bush IL contending for.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Letter to M. Ginsburg.
COMx, La.

Dear Sir: You sell n good many
things by the gallon. Being a decent
man, you give full measure.
You know what we mean; YOU
know that short weight and short
measure are common among-well,
We hope there ;ire no short measures
In your town.
There are, though. Ribbons and
laces and trimmings. sold by the "doz-
en-, measure nine or ten yards.
There is no complaint. because "they
all do it," You have the same plague
In your goods-nearly everything.
canned or bottled, cheats in the guam
tity. Almost nobody gives full
weight In factory-package!
we are one of the almost nobodies.
We sell paint. by the gallon. to paint
your house: and our gallon ia lust
the same size as yours that you
measure vinegar with-23l cubic
inches.
Good paint too-Devoe lead-and-
sinc-takes fewer gallons than mixed
paint and wears twice as long ms
lead-and-oil.
You own a house. That's why we
are writing TO you.
Yours truly.
81 +. w. DRvOE & Co.
P.s.-yalley Drug store sells our
paint.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11

In our columns this week will be found the an
nouncement OF Hon. H. E. Estorgs. of st. Landry
as = candidate for member OF State Board Of
Equalization from the Seventh Congressional
District. subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary election. This Office was created at the
recent sitting OF the state legislature and at the
solicitation of his friends throughout the Seventh
district Mr.. Estorge Ia candidate for the OF
nee. He ia man Of winning personality. has
been In the clerk and recorders offices Of ST. Lam
dry parish for twelve years. and clerk Of
court for four years. and his friends urge his ex
psriencs in these capacities amply qualify him for
the position to which he now aspires. st. Landry
parish will likely give him her united support and
he asks that the other parishes composing the
Seventh district consider his candidacy at the
polls on September 9Th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Quarterly Conference.

The third quarterly conference for
the Colfax charge was held at Atlanta
VIM parish, on Saturday, August,
4. 1906, Rev. j. L. Sawyer. presiding
elder. In the chair and the fOllowin,
members present: Rev. j. A. Parker.
preacher IN charge, H. G. Goodwin,
John Patton, j. Z. Wilson, j. NJ. Fur
guson. and j. NJ. Wilson.
After roll call and religious seryi-
ces conducted by the presiding elder.
IL. q. GOODWIN was electe secretary.
Reports were submitted by the pas
tor OH Sunday. Schools, pastoral in
struction and general state of the
church.
The amonntrais during the quar-
ter for the support of the ministry
was as follows: COlfnx $50 IS, At
lanta $40 90-tOtal ST. IS. Appor-
tionment of this amount was deferred
until collection on Sunday could be
included.
A comparison OF the collections
with the assessment shows an fol-
lows: Cola x-Assessment S5a5 75:
amount paid S219 s.; balance to be
collected. $685. 10. Atlanta-Assess
ment sl46 25; amount paid, s32 40:
balance to he collected, $113 IS.
The presiding elder urged the i'm
portance of individual effort on the
part Of all the stewards in bringing
up the assessments, and said that
with the. prospect of bountiful
harvest I'm sight there was no ex-
cuse for failing to meet all church OBJ
legations in full.
Other amounts reported were:
s3 90 for Sunday school supplies. 81
for incidental expenses. and SIT 80 for
ministerial help.
Colfax was selected as the next
place to hold quarterly conference.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11

The Farmers Educational and Cooperative
Union Held a called meeting at verda last Tues
day ~ which about forty delegates from the par
ish at large were present Their session lasted
about six hours. and large volume Of business
was transacted by the organisation Mr. Jasper
Boyett. of VIM parish. addressed the audience
for nearly two hours in the morning on the
principles OF the Union. and we learn from Mr. A.
D. Perkins that he held his hearers attention
with remarkable ease and ability and acquitted
himself quite creditabiy as a speaker. The Union
passed a resolution authorizing Mr. 'Boyett to
stump the parish in the interest Of their organiza
ton and a list of his appointments and the date
he VIII appear at each place will be found in the
the Chronicle this week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Verda lnklings.
tBy Ike FEwcLoTHEs. I

The person who said Verda was
not on the map IL hereby informed
that we look upon such Islander with
extreme hatred, and II we ever find
out his name we are going to chnrn
him till his suspender buttons fall off.
social function Of much magni-
tuds was pulled of here the other
night when Mr.. Jack Sharbino
and Miss Ottie Dabbitt were united
in the holy bonds of wedlock, which
highly hilarious event Happened here
hardly. The yOungt?) PANT muAh hap
py couple sailed ON Friday luNt on
the steamship Noviskoshi, belonging
to the LaCroix Interstate Packet
Line. for u tour Of the regions about
old Wheeling. and will begin house
keeping soon. II not sooner.
The effusiOn from the person at
Haasville signed Frog Stra,Idler'
was enjoyed Immensely by me. as
myself think the wittycisIns OF the
uneducated. unassumiDg amateur
humorist are real good to read COM
rared to an almanac; but, honest. |
don't believe "Straddlefrog' IL any
more ON poet than a sheepis a goat.
Some people want to condemn a
man because he is lazy This Ia not
right. A man IL lazy because it IL
natural for him To lie 40, Just the
same rs It IL for u sinner to I've black:
or the DayO to want ''sell 'ds bauan
and Inaka 'da mon." For instance:
have Hn uncle, who, 1t has been said.
IL the LATEST man in North America,
and close association with him has
taught me that he cannot any more
help being lazy than can, or any.
body else. Energy IL a good thing
to possess, bat you cant possess her
unless nature puts 1t In yonr life A
man who Will lick his lazy boy, try
Ing to make him energetic. ought to
I've tarred and feathered and sent to
Catahoula parish for life
Well. old Russell Sage has at last
casIed In, and Is now no more. but
the papers state that he left-left,
mind yOu-alpout S75.OOU, 900 He
probably sleeps an we'll az we all
shall, but NO better There Is no
doubt about X. Sage being the stin-
giest man who ever existed. 1t Is
said Mrs. Sage will give most of the
money tocharity. Sage idea. Hope
she won't forget my address.
The Ozone Lumber Co.. of this
place have bought a new logging
engine. and hope to he able to log
the mill hereafter. They are also
building a large elevated water tank.
DIR. Jeremiah Gougem performed a
successful operation last Saturday
when he removed a large wart from
the leftsye Of the Widow Jane Tellits
muley calf.
On Monday morning last Earl Wei
mer and = Jones. both former en-
plOyes al Ozone, shook the dust off
their hoOfs and left Verda for WASH
ingtOn. Don't know which one.
Guess It's the one where they pour
molasses ON belts to keep them from
clipping.
More next time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Timber Land Notice.
United States Land Office,
New Orleans. Louisiana.

new orleans. Louisiana, !
May %, 1906. }
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
aDce with the provisions Of the Act of
Congress Of June 8. 1873, entitled An
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States OF California. Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington territory" as extended
to all the public land States by act of
August 1, 1892, ida Williams. of George
town. county of Grant, State of Louisi.
ana, has this day filed in this Office her
sworn statement No. 100, for the pur.
chase Of the W hf of sw Or of sec. IA T. 8
~, r. 2 W. and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for it's timber or stone than for agrycult-
ural purposes, and 10 establish her claim
to said land before Clerk OF Court at Col
fax. La. on Thursday. the Both dav Of
August, 1906.
She names as witnesses w. NJ. Tally
and c. L. Tully. Of Georgetown, La, and
VIM. Ulmer and Marshal Raiburn, Of
Zion, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above described lands are requested
to file their claims ia this ofiice on or BE-
fore the 30th day of August, 1905.
WAIHER L. CouxN Reoisfar
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
The End Of the World

OF troubles that robbed E. H. Wolfe, OF
Bear Grove. Ia. of all usefulness, came
when he began taking Electric Bitters.
He writes: Two years ago kidney
trouble caused me great suffering, which
would never have survived had l not
taken Electric Bitters. They also cured
me of general debility" Sure cure for
all stomach. liver and kidney complaints
blood diseases. headache, dizsiuess and
weakness or bodily decline. Price soc
Guaranteed by Crescent Drug Store,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11

Speaking about the fight over the
craftsmanship of the State Democrat
&c Central Committee, we would call
attention To the fact that it was
ciose-develish close under the cir
cumstances. Janvier received Al
votes, and Heard received 81. Six
votes would have made it a tie. A
majority of II in a total of "a, shows
a pretty even fight, and indicates
that there Ia a chance for IA good
deal OF figuring in the approaching
campaign.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
What ShaliITake?

Is the question ask by those who are
not feeling well. have no appetite, and
are out OF sorts, have no energy and are
all tired out. Many medicines are rec
commended, doctors consulted. money
spent in search OF health, yet all can be
avoided. Wise people commence at once,
taking Browns Iron Bitters and are
speedily themselves again. The pro-
scription the doctor gives you will surely
have Iron as the basis and the best and
cheapest way to take iron is in this old
reliable remedy. Sold by Valley Drug
Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11

The town council did a good thing this week
when it passed a vagraut ordinance. and we hope
Marshal Smith will see that it ID enforced accord
ing to its intent. There is too much work to be
done in and around coIisx for anyone to say he
can't get job. and the lazy negro men who hang
around and eat out of the white folks Kitchen,
through the medium of the cook. will either have
to go to work or hunt q healthier climate than
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Sheriff Sale.

18th Judicial District Court Parish OF Grant.
State Of louisiana
W. J. Martinez 4 Bros vs. A. W. Lewis and Mrs.
A. w. Lewis.
w. J. Martinez Shoe Co. VS.. Alfred W. Lewis
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of writ
OF d ia issued out OF the 18th Judicial District
Court in the above entitled suit, and to me d.
rected, have seized and will osr for sale at the
principal front door III the court house In Coifax
La, between the legal hours prescribed by la w. on
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 5, 1906.
the following described property seized as the
property of the defendants to-wit:
Lot 10 OF the Acmeviile addition TO the town of
Colfsx. together with all improvements thereon
Terms OF sale-cash. subject to sppraisernent
NJ e. SwAFFORD. Sheriff
Colfsx. La. Aug. 3. 1906.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-11
Prof TYLER of Amharst f,ol,aoe 9

Prof. Tyler, of Amherst College, said
recently: "a man can live comfortably
without brains; no man ever existed
without digestive system. The dys-
peptic has neither faith. hope or chart
ty." Day by day people realize the i'm
portauce of caring for their digestion;
realize the need OF the use of little cor
receive after overeatinc. A corrective
like Kodol for Dyspepsia. It digests
what you eat. Sold by H. B. Faraldo.