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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
of Our Waterways.

The great Importance OF the water
ways of the United States is of late
aronsing much discussion and enthus-
iasm. This is especially true in re-
gard to the great national streams
of the Mississippi and its tributaries.
and the proposed Intercostal Canal.
by which it is proposed To connect
the Mississippi river and the Rio
Grande valleys.
In these fast days of railroads and
express facilities, the people have in
large measure lost sight OF their great
facilities for water transportation.
No country in the world is SO neg
lectful of it's advantages on this score
as our own. Persons informed on
the subject tell us that our heavy
freights can be carried by water for
one-half or one-thrd of the railroad
ra ties. and sometimes for even less.
The pOpulOus countries OF Europe.
Use their Waterways to their very
utmost limit. This is attested hy
the thousands OF canals and rivers of
that country that constantly hear
all the freights they can carry though
railroads run all through the land.
An Important convention, attend
and many other representatives of
the States and municipalities inter
ested in working for deep water from
Lake Michigan To the Gulf of Mexico.
has just closed its laborS iii st. Louis.
1t was well emphasized in that con-
vention that, if the Mississippi river
were in Europe. it would be walled
with granite, and would he carrying
ships drawing thirty feet of water
from the great lakes of the North to
the Gulf of Mexico. Taken in con-
nection with the Panama Canal, to-
gether with the Isthmian Railroad
scheme, this promises great things
for the Mississippi valley. and partic-
ularly Louisiana and New Orleans.
OF equal and perhaps greater i'm
portance to the States of Louisiana
and Texas. is the proposed Inter
costal Canal, that is to tie the Mis-
siSsippi and Rio Grande rivers to-
gether. and connect a hundred of the
rivers. lakes and navigable bayOus
of these states directly with the great
commercial arteries of the nation. A
| Thousand cities, towns and cOmmu-
mites will be reached by the canal.
| This proposition is not only practic-
able, but it is highly probable, and
measures are at this instant being
taken to put it into effect. A pub
| lie hearing of the advocates of this
proposition was held in the city of
Galveston this week. on Wednesday.
Nov. 2lst, before Major Edgar Jad-
win. in charge of the Corps of Engi-
neers of Harbors and Rivers. The
| feasibility of the Canal can be readily
appreciated when we state that
TWO-THIRDS OF THE ENTIRE
DISTANCE. BETWEEN THE MIS-
SISSIPPI AND THE RIO GRANDE
| ton the proposed route of this canaD
Is AT PRESENT NAVIGABLE. and
only needs slight dredging to give Il
good deep waterway. The cost OF
| the canal is estimated at less than
four million dollars. and we conf
IDENTIFY expect to see 1t under head
way during the precent decade.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
HON. r. b. DAWkINS.

of Union parish Louisiana. as "a candidate for
the position OF Judge of the Court of Appeals for
this the I'd District OF the I'd Circuit, composing
the parishes Of Union, Claiborne. Webster. Bos-
sier. Bienyie, Lincoln, Jackson, Vim, Catahou-
la aud Grant subject to nomination by Demo-
cratic primary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
Valley Road Handling Cotton by
Boat.

The BuIkie Review says: 1.-THE
Louisiana Railway and Navigation
Company, known as the Red River
Valley route, is sending cotton into
New Orleans under its own waybill.
from any point on the line above the
Atchafalaya river. Cotton is ship
ped by rail to Naples, the Atchaf-
alaya river end of the road. and there
unoaded on the William Edenborn.
the monster transfer boat the COM
pany will use for carrying its trains
To Angola. and carried to New Or
leans. The first boatload of 1000
bales left early this week. The otfi-
Gals plan for the boat to make two
trips a week. if il is necessary. i'm or
der to handle the business until their
line is ready for through business.
This new innovation makes Naples
quite a busy place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
Murder, Scandal and Shame.

1t comes to our ears that the cruel
and brutal killing of the negro wo-
man Pinky buckingham. two weeks
ago. at II point near kateland sta
ton, six miles south of ColfaX, IL al
legged to be the outcome of outrage
Gus and scandalous conduct on the
part of two or three white men, who
have been in notorious intimate and
disgraceful relations with two or
three negro wenches.
Pinky buckingham, small mu-
lattO woman, was found dead, her
head having been beate to pulp
witha bar of iron. Jim Rasby, a
negro man, has been jailed ON suspi-
cion of having committed the crime:
also two negro women, supposed to
know something about the deed
The theory is that Rasby killed the
woman out of jealousy. or was in
stigated to the crime by some one
The whole shameful story will
probably he brought out by the
grand jury which meets the first
week I'm December, and whether the
guilty parties are unearthed or not.
we understand enough is known to
debar two or three young white
men from associating with self-rc-
speeding people. We are unwilling.
to give the names of the supposed
parties at this time, but if it is est tab
lished that they are guilty as alleged
of supporting vicious negro women
in idleness and infamy. which has led
up to this horrible crime. their iden-
tity deserves to he established, and
due punishment meted out to the
guilty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
The Tulane University Suits.

The New Orleans Daily States per-
formed valuable services to the Tu-
lane University. and to the people of
the State of Louisiana when it ex-
posed the exploiting of the proper
ties of that institution for private
benefit. AS salve to their wounded
pride. the parties scorched by the in
ycstigation provoked by the States
are sueing that paper for damages.
w. :. Patterson and Thos. II.
Thorpe. counsel for the States, have
filed answers in each of the nine suits.
pleading Justification for its publica.
tions. We feel sure the courts will
sustain the plea, and the attempt Of
the parties to hide behind TECHNICAL
ties will be exposed and refused at
their proper costs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
Sells More of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy Than of All Others
Put Together.

Mr.. Thos. George, IA merchant at Mt.
Eigin, Ontario, says: Il have had the
local agency for Chamoerlain's Cough
Remedy ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and sell as much of it as | do
of all other lines | have on my shelves
put together. OF the many dozens sold
under guarantee. | have not had one bot
tie returnvd. l can personally recon-
mend this medicine as l have used it
myself and given it to my children and
always with the best results" For sale
by the Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss Of strength, nervous
ness. headache. constipation. bad breath.
general debility, sour risings. and catarrh
of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodo cures indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices of diges-
ton as they exist in healthy stomach.
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying. sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr. S. S. Ball Of Ravenswood w. Va. says
T" troubled with stomach for twenty years.
Kodol cured me and we are now using II In milk
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Relieves Indigestion. sour stomach.
beIchns of gas. etc.
Prepared by E. o. Dewitt 4 co.. CHICAGO.
Sold by n. B. Faraldo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24
We are authorized to announce

ho.>. -. n. W "A hiNN,
OF Mnden. La, as a candidate for the position of
Judge of the Circuit Court of Appeals for this the
I'd District of the I'd Circuit. composing the par
shes of Union. Claiborne. Webster, Bossier, Bien-
Vile, Lincoln, Jackson VIM, Catahoula and
Grant, subject to nomination by Democratic
primary
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-11-24

For ache or pain. for sprain or bruise,
Royaline Oil is the thing to use.
Try it and you will use nothing else.
That's the way they all do. 25c and SOC.
For sale by DR.. w. j. Roberts and Cres-
cent Drug Co.
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the C. P. Church off of the three sup per tickets sold to Messrs Stub Nor man. Howard Mitchell and Frank Balch las been estimated at minus S2.8O. The three are said to have drank 9 pints of coffee, eaten leaves of bread, 9 pounds of turkey and ev- erything else in proportion.
 On last Friday Capt. B. F Johnson, q former prominent citizen of this country and Mrs. Josephine Baxter, formerly of Brinkley, where she stands high in social circles, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Ihe marriage took place in Searcy, Of which place bride and groom are res idents. The announcement of the marriage was surprise to the many friends of both parties ii and around Brinkley. The ARGUS extends best wishes.
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Real Estate Transfers.

Anthony Jelks. 10 w. M Hawkins Iot 5, block 5. City of Brinsley, Con- sideraticn. s2sooo.
 Perry A. Newman, 10 W. Nj. Flaw kius. Fh n. ", Y Of n. W. la Of sec ton ?, tan. r.2. " Consideration 56oo.o9.
 B. B. Forbsss and wife. to W. M. Hawkins, lot 7. and 8. block 90 Gum & Blacks addition to Brinkley. Con- sideration. s9oooo.
 Chas. McMiIlan and wife to Robt. c. Lynch. $. ". ' of n. ". '4 of sec ion I |. 3n. 3w.
 d. R. Stimson and wife to Annie D. Allen. adnx. Quitclaim Deed. Lot 5. g, ie of block. D. Brinkle5- Consideration. s35.oo.
 Monroe County Bark, to Alma o. x iyers. lots and 4 block li0. Sunn Blacks, S addition to BrinSley.
 ppt ion S35ooo.
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CLARENDON NEWS.

Capt. ". J. F. Jones returned Tues day from several weeks stay in Hot Springs, his health much improved.
 R. B. Strickland was up from Mar yell. 10 spend Easter Sunday with Clar- endcn friends.
 Harry Tory returned home today from Hot Springs where he has been. on account of rheumatism.
 w. C. Swift returned Thursday from St. Louis with Red Mitchell, the negro who killed Charley Madison in Brinkley few weeks ago.
 Two negroes Jim Madison, com monly known as -"Cow Head, and Still Smith got into quarrel last Sat urday night which terminated in a bat tle with knives. Smith was so badly cut that he died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. Cow Head was tried Tuesday before Justice Hooper and was exhonerated, good witnesses, both white and black. testifyEg that the cut ting was done in self defense.
 Many of our people are beginning to plan for spending the Summer away for health. It has been said that cer-' tain ones are seriously considering spending vacation at Roe, Ark, as that point is considered a very fine place of late, by the aforesaid "cer- tain ohes."
 J. Nj. Miles. faniliarly called Uncle Tim, of near Palmer Station. died Sunday He was one of Monroe county's best citizens, and kind, afecuonate father and husband and a good neighoor.
 w. D. Evan, of Biackton, was in Clarendon Tuesday, attending to mat ters oi business.
 J. c. Weidman. BIackton's general supply merchant, spent day or two in our town this week. the guest of P, C. Evan.
 Our citizens are feeling pretty good now, since one Of our number is oc- cupying inc Governor chair. It is whispered here. though, that the Sen ator was 10th to leave for even the Governor $ chair. as there is more at traction in Clarendon for him than
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small audience greeted them at the public school building. They came back 10 Roe oa a hand car and speed CT.
 The school closes here the 27, inst. when the teachers, Mir Brooks and Miss Ashton will return to their homes in Tenn. And Oh, what a sad old world it will be when that sad word Goodbye" is said, to one of our young men! We predict there will be other railroad tickets sold. if not right away, they will be soon. Cupid has been shooting some darts. and that to purpose, fl would seem.
 We'll B. F., my cogitations are hardly worth giving 10 the public. In regard to the election will say was very we'll pleased with the results. ex- cept, of course, wanted our old sen at3r nominated. Judge Little was my choice for governor and for. think
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lilly McMurtry to Robt. C. Lynch, frl.part of lots 1, 2, 3, block 2o Brink ley. Consideration $5oo.oo.
 L.eG. Murphey to Tennie Williams, s. e. tt4 of n. e. 14 of section 29, [. |. S. 1. ". Consideration $250.Oo.
 T. l. Hays and wife to Geo. w. Emerson. lot 4, in s. W. 14 of section 38, |. ?. $. r. l. W. Consideration $46.26.
 John Gazzola to Gazzola Grocery Co, lot 3, block B. Brinkley. Con- sideration $5O0.O0
 J. w. B. Robinson and wife, to Mrs. Amanda Branch, lot, block |, Oak Lawn addition to Clarendon. Consideration $l25.o0.
 w. L. Jefferies and wife 10 Special School District of Clarendon, l acre of land in Private Survey No. 24l4. Consideration $lO0.
 l. R. Parker to Mary L Parker, e. 1a of s. e. lJ of section ?, |. 2 s. r. 2 W. Consideration $80O.OO.
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Preserve Its Integrity.

Freemasonry is, admittedly, not on- ly the oldest, but is also the most conservative, and the most inspired institution of men, and it should be our earnest purpose to preserve it in it's integrity and beauty, as it has come to us from it's foundation in the earli- est ages of the world. We should never permit it's dignity to be lowered by any act of ours, and at all times and under all circumstances we should 50 demean ourselves that we will be kaoWn as Masons by the purity of our lives and the correctness of our walk. .
 -Thos. M. Mathews, Sr.. Texas.
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THE SENTIMENT IN BRlNKlEY ON THE
 BLIND TIGER.

If there is anyone doubts that the good citizens of Brinkley do not stand together in condemning the hoodlum and lawless whiskey selling element, they should have been present at the blind tiger trial on Friday afternoon last. They would have found out just what the sentiment of the Brinkley people is.
 There was present at the trial a great crowd of people and among them were merchants, carpenters, farmers, bankers, factory men. preach CTS, etc. They sat patiently thro the trial which showed much of the depravity of men when influenced by the tiger
 Prosecuting Attorney Greenlee had just made the closing argument in the prosecution and very forcibly pictured the dangerous and evil effects Of the presence, in our community, Of such lawlessness, and gave warning that it must stop; that the good people ot Brinkley are in earnest in demanding that the town be rid of the evil The large crowd present gave hearty ap- plause and then Prosecuting Attorney Creenlee arose and said:
 Your Honor, please, 1 would like to thank the good citizens of Brinkley for this applause. l do not for one moment, take il that any part of if was intended for Creenlee; l thorough Iy understand that 1t is but an ernphat- ic expression of their earnest approval of the sentiment that our LAWS MUST BE UPHELD. that the blind tiger is not going to be allowed in Brinkley.'
 Following this, there was another round of hearty applause and there was no way of mistaking the real sentiment of the people on the prin- ciples involved in the case at trial.
 Those few. who at times, have ap- pearantly lent sympathy and aid to the lawless blind tiger element, had it shown 10 them very. plainly in this trial. where the respectable people of Brinkley stand on this question of moral decency and good citizenship.
 The time was, in years past when the blind tiger, whiskey drinking lawless element held sway in Brinkley but that was the old Brinkley. There $ a NEw BRINKLEY now. and it's time for the immoral, tough element to begin finding out that there $ new order of things all around.
 Quit your dirty ways, men. There are those of you, who, If you persist in the gait you are going and the dis reputable company you are keeping. will bring shame and disgrace upon yourselves, your wives and your chil- dren. You have il in you, to make honorable and useful citizens. if you will bout face and come out on the side of decency and right.
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HENDRIX COLLEGE WINS.
Joint Debate Between Rep. reSentatives of Hendrix and Ouichita Col
 leees.

The annual joint debate in the ora torical contest between representatives of Hendrix College at Conway, and Ouichita College took place in the Capital Theatre Monday evening
 Special trains were run for accomo- dation of the visitors and the theatre was crowded to its full capacity with spectators.
 The speakers were: R. [. Hollo- way and ]. 5. Utely for Hendrix and E. L. Compsre and M. A. Matlock for Ouichita. The subject chosen for the debate was, "Resolved, That cor porations in the United States doing an interstate business should be re- ouired to incorporate under a national incorporation act.
 The victory was awarded to Hen dirk by an advantage of forty eight points.
 This annual oratorieal contest is al-
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Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the ar nual meeting Of the stockholders of the Monroe County Bank, will be held in the Directors room at the Bank or Tuesday May 18th, 1905, at lC 0 clock for the purpose of electing . Board of Directors for the ensueine year and for such other business as may come before the meeting.
 C. F. GREENLEE, Pres. C. B. LABELLE, Sec'y and Cashier. Brinkley, Apr. II, 1906:
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there is in the city of Roses.

w. H. Clatworthy and family moved this week to Hot Springs for the bene- fit of Mir. CIatworthy's health. He has been seriously afflicted with rheu- matism quite while. We are sorry 10 lose such excellent citizens anc hope MT. C's health will be complete ly restored at an early date and that they will soon come back to us. We know it is hard 10 stay away from 2 town like Clarendon when one has once been among us.
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Is Folk Right?

Governct Folk. Of Missouri, ha, said few things which count for more than this recent utterance of his:
 "ANY OFFICIAL WHO FAILS TO GARRY OUT HIS OATH 10 enforce the laws IS 4 TRAITOR 10 his oath and the people he represents. The time will come when official cath breaking will be no more submitted 10 than official graft ing The lawlessness of dram shops. dive keepers, of gamblers and of trusts SHOULD NOT BE couNrsNANcgD ANY MORE THAN TRAIN ROBBERY or any ether form of outlawry"
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ROE BUDGET.
Roe, April l8, 1906.

No, H. G., you were mistaken, this is too cold for Summer and yet all nature is try irg to show us that Spring is here. Flowers and buds are vieing with each other trying to rival in growth and beauty.
 Some few are expecting to attend the old Ex-Confederate Reunion at New Orleans, from here. Ii is very opportune time to go, presume.
 The carpenters ~are making good .headway on MT. J.D. Minnis' resi- dence. It is being made two story building. ~
 The members of the old Deestrict Skule was at Ulm Friday night. 4
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NeWsy News Thirteen Years
 Old.

The items appearing below are taken from copy of the ARGUS pub lished Mar. Is, l893-thrteen years ago-and preserved by Mrs. C. H. Holdredge:
 Miss Mamie Palmer came over from Little Rock and spent Sunday with her parents and many friends.
 Little Miss Ada Sulcer has returned to her home at Palestine after having attended school here during the past session.
 N. T. Commns, of Fruit Port, Michigan and w. z. Cummins, of Oakvile, Ontario, will arrive today to attend the funeral of their mother. the late Mrs. C. C. Cummins.
 The amount made by the ladies of
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Human Blood Marks.

A tale of horror was told by of human blood in the home Of j| Williams, a well known merchs Bac, Ky. He writes: Twenty 7 ago had severe hemorrhapes lungs, and was near death v began taking pr. Kings New DIs cry, It completely cured me {: have remained we'll ever since.s cures Hemorrhages, Chromc Ccu Settled Colds and Bronchitis. al is the only known cure for N Lungs. Every bottle guarantes all druggists. soc and Sl.00. ' bottle free.
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good reasons. 1 wanted my old friend T. A. Plural fer State Superintendent. But see they have put him in charge of the State Blind School,-a good man in charge of a responsible position Prof. Doyne is allright,-wil make us good officer
 Remember the outing. It will be- whenp wherep
 LYcURcUs.
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Dey!I's Island Torture

is no worse than the terrible case Of Piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then was advised to apply Bucklens $ Arnica Salve, and less than box permanently cured me, writes l.. ,. Napier, of Rugles, Ky. Heals all wounds. Burns and Sores like magic 25c at all druggists.
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The Tiger Rnrned.

On Saturday last in front of Mayor Strong's office City Marshal Gillespie broke and burned the 8 cases of beer and 2 kegs that were secured in the raid last Thursday night.
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ways an occasion of deep interest, not only to the student body ofthe ccntesting institutions, but also largely by the friends and constituents of the colleges. The general public is also becoming more and more interested eachsyear.
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Baptist Church Bulletin.

Preaching every Sundayat l a. m. and 7:l5 p. m.
 Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Prayer meeting every "Wednesday evening at 7.l5.
 ]. c. HARRIS, Pastor.
 A. FLORA, s. s. Superintendent
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DR. WEBSTER IN THE CITY.

pr. F. E. Webster, the Painless Dentist. has located permanently in Brinkleyy- office ever Pest Office. Painless methods-call at once.
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The amount made by the ladies of
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-07-30

Miss Lomice Sullivan, Of Fla
tonic, who has been the guest of her
friend, Mrs. Fred Tate for several
days. left for home this morning;
R. Buschick. well known
druggist of Runge. Texas, accom-
panied by Mrs. Buschick, arrived
IN the city Saturday at noon from
Rio Grande City, where they had
been on visit, and left for home
this morning.
NJ. H. Dreyer, express agent at
Brentwood, who has been visit
ing friends here and at Point Isabel
for several days, left this morning
for home. He was formerly ex-
press agent here and has many
friends who are always glad to
welcome his return.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-07-30
McDavitt Bros.

Have just received a car of fresh
potatoes, good stock, selling cheap.
A full line of garden seed of all
kinds to arrive in August, which
we will sell cheap, having bought
early in large quantities. Plant
Seed company's reliable seeds.
Call on US or write for particulars.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-07-30
Masonic Notice.

There will be a called COMMUNE
cation of Rio Grande Lodge, No.
81 a. F. & A. NJ. Tuesday at p.
m. Visiting brethren cordially in
vited 10 attend. Work in Third
degree. c. H. THORN, W. NJ.
J. J. Cooke, Sec.