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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
ANCIENT INDIAN WRITINGS.
Discovery Of Parehments Containing
Historical and Tribal Facts.

A local newspaper man at Otanga,
o. T., made very lucky find the
other day by accidentally learning
about an old Indian history, says
the Kansas City Journal. The de-
tails are written out on old parch-
ment paper and proved to be an ac-
eurate history of the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indians. 1t gave an ac-
count of their religious rites and be-
liefs along with the traditions of the
tribes. 1t deals freely with the tribal
government for over 100 years and
is very extensive in covering the re-
lation with the United States gov
eminent.
Many important fights with troops
and description of the burying
ground where some officers were in
TERED are among the things. 1t was
originally written in Indian Ian
guage and was translated by George
Bent, an old-time Indian scout and
plainsman.
The affairs of several other Indian
tribes who have been affiliated with
the Cheyennes and Arapahoes are
dealt with in the history.
Among other things dealt with is
the history of the sacred arrows that
were stolen by the Pawnee Indians
and secured only recently by the
Cheyennes by exchanging several
hundred ponies.
The translation will be put in
shape and published in some news
paper or magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
Pfumes, Jewels and Wreathes All
Have Their Admirers.

The paradise plume is as popular in
couture decoration as In millinery and
this soft, sweeping feather Is more
easily adjusted in the hair than are
the little ostrich tips which rival the
paradise feathers in general popular
tty.
The full straight aigret Is much
worn In Paris-not the fine small al
greet for many seasons past used in
association with knots of velvet or
tulle or with jeweled ornaments,
but such big aggressive aigret as
has appeared upon many a modish hat
this winter.
Next to the jewel and feather orna-
ments the Partisan most favors a sim
gle large rose or q cluster Of. smaller
lowers.
A wreath of simple green leaves
pointed In shape and arranged in Ma
poleonic fashion with the points meet
Ing at the center front is an unpreten-
tous affair, but has charming posi-
bilities In association with the right
COlAuIG.
Wreaths Of small flowers are always
charming and some exceedingly at
tractiye things are shown in these
uioral wreaths in coronets.
A cluster OF roses posed at the left
side Of the couture and holding a cor
onet wreath of maidenhair is a good
design. Maidenhair Of gold and sill.
yer. a. we'll as roses of gold and sill.
yer. is much in evidence.
A wreath of exquisitely natural VIC
iets sprinkled with dewdrops is most
attractive and wreaths made DIP of
tiny morning glories in all the deli
cate morning glory colorings shot with
silver are among the lovelfest of the
novelties
In very loose couture piled rather
high platr velvet ribbon run in and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
PUT END 70 ONE CROP.
Last Of Persistent ouestioner, n In
structions Were Followed.

A well known congressman was ad
dressing an agricultural meeting, and
In the course of his remarks expressed
the opinion that farmers do not suf-
ficiently vary their crops.
One of the audience opposed to him
in politics asked him what crops he
would recommend.
Everything in turn" he replied.
WELL" said his interlocutor, IL
Swedes don't come up what them"
Sow mustard" said the congress-
man.
And II mustard doesn't come up.
what them"
And 80 he went on through q whole
list of crops until. the congressman's
patience being exhausted, he put an
end to his questioning amid roars OF
laughter, by saying:
"Oh. SOW yourself. and hope you
won't come up."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
Little Touches That Will Do Much
In Relieving Gloom.

No one wants gloomy room, but
what to do with such a room is a
problem that has bothered more than
one.
Many a woman has foregone inside
curtains and even sash curtains to al
low all the light possible to come into
the room, but still it looks dreary
1t Is not as much the light that one
needs as the sunshine, and when this
cannot be had one must make 1t, or
rather get the effect of it.
A room with northern aspect
should not, OF course, be papered in
blue, or some such cold color, but
rather in rich. warm tones Of olive
green, brown, red or yellow. II the
room gets but little light and sun
shine, yellow should be the choice
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
PRAYERS OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
Request for Special Exhortation Put
Rather Strongly.

The late Gen. Alfred Hoitt Of Do
yer, N. H., was for many years gen.
eral-in-chief of the militia forces of
the state. Yearly musters were the
custom during the early part of the
last century, such annual occurrences
being q great public display. and the
approach of muster day was looked
forward to as q season Of great local
moment.
One particular year the muster ct
harrington, N. H., was looked upon
as Of more than ordinary Importance
In that the governor of New Hamp-
shire was the guest of honor. An
unusually large crowd assembled, for
the great mans presence was regard
ed as an especial compliment to the
town. The soldiers appeared In much
more elaborate regalia than was their
wont. bands of music were present,
and the whole countryside was in its
gala mood.
Gen. Hoitt did not fail to appre-
ciate the Importance Of the occasion.
It was the custom to open the mill.
tary exercises with prayer, and
Elder Sherburne of Darlington was
the chaplain of the town regiment.
Just before the exercises began the
general hustled up to the clergyman.
and In his most earnest and excitable
manner addressed him as follows:
Elder, this is great day for
Darlington! She will never see an
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
TWO INTELLIGENT HORSES.

81 have heard many stories OF IN
telligence of animals" said close
observer of animal life, @but the ac-
tons of two horses the other day
equaled, if not surpassed, many of
the tales. The pair were fine look
ing beasts attached to a farmers
wagon and had been left outside a
feed store. Just beyond their reach
were several bales of hay. By some
clever maneuvering the white horse,
which was nearest the pavement,
managed to get hold of some of the
hay. His brown mate, not getting
any of the hay, with almost human
actions made the white horse under
stand that he wished to share the
feast. To satisfy his mate the white
horse took larger mouthfuls of the
hay and turned his head in a way
so that the brown horse could enjoy
the feast. By the time their owner
reached them nearly half of the bale
of hay had been consumed by the
pair. When the owner of the hay
was informed of the unique manner
in which the horses secured their
luncheon he said that it was a good
scheme and he would stand for the
loss"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
sExTREME SIMPLICITY IN SMALL
MAIDS ATTIRE.
sfInery In Dress Now Frowned On by
the Best PeopIe-Some Combina-
tions That Produce the
Best Effects.

II is no longer the thing to make
of children idols for the display OF a
mothers taste in dress. No child
should ever be made uncomfortable
or conspicuous by her clothes. The
one 10 detrimental to the bodily de-
velopment. as well as that tranquil
lily which comes from forgetfulness
of self, which is so necessary for the
childs happy growth of mind. To
make q child conspicuous panders to
her vanity and spoils her manners,
and manners are SO important a part
of girls equipment in future years.
Simple. practical materials are pro-
durable at 80 little cost. and well
fashioned, ready-to-wear things now
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

A German spiritualist, writing in
Psychic Studies. describes q new APP
paratus for obtaining what is known
as direct writing. 1t consists of q
cubical box about foot each way.
the front being formed by a conical
bag of soft but closely woven black
silk. Through hole in the tip OF
the bag pencil is placed, SO that
the longer part is inside the bag and
the point outside. THE notion is that
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
AND HE WAS BACK.

II don't see why you can't be at
the head of your class" said Tom
my's mother. "Your teacher tells
me you're pretty far back in school. I"
"Well, sag, momi" exclaimed
Tommy, @there's no pleasin' you at
all. Didn't you say last summer
you'd be delighted to have me back
in school ?"-The Catholic Stand
ard and Timea
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

q spirit hand can materialize inside
the conical bag or sleeve" says the
account, and can direct the move
ment Of the pencil over the paper. A
medium. country girl Of IA. who can
only read. write and work the sim
plest arithmetic, placed her hands on
the top Of the boz. In full light, and soon
the conical bag swelled out as though
hand were inside, and the pencil be-
gan to write. The boz and bag be-
ing entirely closed and dark inside,
there IL no obstacle to the material
ization of hand within; thus direct
writing can be obtained in q light
ed room"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
Wear Dainty Aprons at Tea,

Wear Dainty Aprons at Tea.
Certain fashionable hosteses in Man.
haitian wear dainty little lace aprons
over their afternoon gowns when they
preside at the tea table. The bibs
are mere cobwebs, with a graceful
bow perched on the left side. They
give the homelike touch not always
seen at fashionable tea gatherings.
The custom has come from Paris.
Some aprons are made OF alternate
strips of valenciennes lace and Swiss
embroidery.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

The iva cities in which the largest
amounts Of wood pavement are found
are, in order. Indianapolis, New York,
Minneapolis, Toledo and Boston. To-
gether these cities have more creo-
soted wood pavement than all other
cities in the United States combined.
The total amount Of this pave
ment In use in this country at
the end Of the year 1905 was about
100000 square yards, equivalent to
nearly eight miles of pavement on =
street 80 feet wide.-Woodcraft.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
Il Marriage : FAILURE?

Maria, the colored maid. had been
neglecting her work shamefully. Her
mistress demonstrated, but in vain.
Finally Maria's carelessness called
forth a sharp rebuke. To soften the
sting the mistress added:
maria, think you must te In
lore"
Maria, who was resting ruminative-
ly on her broom handle. drew her.
self up and replied with great Gig
nifty:
Deed. ma'am. 70 . married
'omau!"-Jrdea.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

young man, this writin' love let
tiers to my daughter must stop at
once"
"Yes'm, that's what l was thinkin'.
I've used up all the letters In my
Lovers Polite Book OF Correspond.
ence.'"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

This first Boston meeting house. erected in 1882 constructed at
$685.
building the
OF the
This meeting third
home of the church Immediately
of this third building mainly subscriptions
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

other like 1t on the Lords earth!
We've got the governor here. and
bigger crowd than we'll ever see
again! Now, elder, all I have to
say to you is. 60 in and pray your
d-dest!"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
WILL ENOUGH FOR two.

$50 your husband is going TO give
up smoking? That requires a strong
will"
eyes. but / have q strona will
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
BOOKS NOT NECESSARY.

'sWhat do you think of my Of
fce?"
doesn't look much like a law Of
fee. Where are YOUR books:
"Oh, Pm making speciality Of
unwritten law"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27
Not the New England Variety.

NOT tne view England Variety
20! they're real swell people," said
the Chicago man; IAN old 'Maynower
family believe"
You mean their ancestors came
over in the Mayfiower?" asked the WIS.,
itor from the East.
20! no. mean they made their
money in 'Mayfiower HAMS oldest
Nrapd O hams In this section"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

out through the soft strands and curls
is considered particularly chic, espa-
cially for the debutante.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-04-27

At republican
Dixon Of Mssoula selected republican
states senator succeed W. Clark Almost the only opposition the
candidacy
States senator but Mantle showed little
%
the legislature.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
u. S. BALLOONLSTS
WILL TRY AGAIN
Americans Pleased Over Showing
Made by Only Entry Manufac-
tured on This Side of
the Atlantic
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS. Oct. 24-The international
cup contest and the dirigible balloon
race ended, the aeronauts and Aero club
officials who have made ST. Louis their
headquarters for the past ten days or
more are leaving for home today The
ballooaing grounds in Forest park are
being dismantled, airships are being de-
f1ated and prepared for shipment and
tents II which were stored the giant gas
bags are being leveled.
Officers of the st. Louis Aero club
have received many kilograms of con-
graduation on aeronautic work and 1t is
expected that the interest aroused here
in ballooning will result in other con-
tests in the near future.
There seems little doubt but that a
determined effort will be made next year
by American aeronauts to regain possess
sion of the cup won this year by the
Germans. The articles covering the in
te-na.ional race allow but three en-
tries from each country represented in
the aefonautic federation. The race next
year goes to Germany. but this will not
deter the Americans, who undoubtedly
will enter the full number of racing
teams.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
WOMAN is HURLED
FROM CAR IN RIOT
Auto Overtakes Escaping Strike
Breakers Who, After Shooting,
Beat San Francisco PATROL
man-Three in Jail
ry Associated Press.

ry Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24--The United
Railroad employees and the police
clashed this evening. with the result that
conductor was shot an officer was
beaten and three arrests were made for
melting riot and other offenses.
The trouble commenced shortly after a
car of the Folsom street line started from
the ferry. Conductor oliver N. Percy
-Guarreled with a passenger over the pay
Inent of fare and when the conductor
was menaced by friends of the passenger
he fired shot. There was much con-
fusion and in the rush to leave the car
Mrs. Marion McMullen of 242 Twelfth
street was hurled to the street and
badly bruised.
The trouble continued and at Third
and Folsom streets four shots were fired.
Policeman Hottinger boarded the car In
an effort to quiet the disturbance and
tried to arrest Percy. The conductor
seized the officers club and beat him
over the head with 1t. Motorman VIII
lam Carleton also beat him. The officer
drew his revolver and fired, the bullet
entering Percy's side.
There were fourteen employees of the
United Railroads on the car, including
the crew and they attempted to escape,
taking Percy and Carleton with them.
Policeman Tyrell impressed an auto
mobile into service and went in pursuit.
He overlook the fast speeding car.
With the assistance of other officers he
secured Percy, Carleton and Peter Ro-
gogos, another street car man.
After the bullet was removed from
Percy at the emergency hospital he was
charged with melting riot. Carleton is
held for battery and Rogogos for melting
riot ard carrying concealed weapons.
officer Hottinger says that when he
boarded the car Percy shouted an order
10 the other men to kill him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
WOMAN FATALLY
INJURED BY FALL

An unidentified woman. whose name Is
supposed to be Celise, fell from west
bound Los Angeles railway car No. S67
on Pico street near Union avenue last
night and sustained a fracture of the
skull at the base of the brain. Her in
jury Is such that the surgeons at the
receiving hospital have no hape of her
recovery.
The woman boarded the car on Main
street and took a seat in the forward
open section. When within a half block
of Union avenue she rose from her seat
and seemed to stagger as If In pain
The conductor, who saw her movement,
reached for the bell cord to signal the
car to stop, thinking the woman wished
to alight at Union avenue.
Before the sound of the bell had died
away the woman stepped forward to the
doorway and plunged headlong from the
car. which was still going at full speed.
The car was instantly stopped and the
woman picked up. She was insensible
and bleeding from the ears and mouth.
She was carried to Carson's drug store
near by and the police ambulance tele-
phoned for
AT the hospital an operation was per-
formed in the hope of saving her life,
but little could be done by the surgeons.
Drs Garrett, Stearns, Wiley and COOK
performed the operation.
From marks on the woman's clothing
the name Celise was learned, but 1t is
NOT positive that it is her name. In a
small handbag which she carried was a
n,mher of cards of the French hand
laundry at 1911 West Pico street, but
there was no one at the place last night.
THE woman also carried a number Of
towels marked with the name Of the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
TUG ARRIVES AS
SHIP NEARS BEACH
Prompt Action Of the United States
Weather Bureau Observer Saves
Vessel from Destruction
Near Old Wreck
Nv Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 24.-The COM
bined prompt action of the United states
weather bureau service, the Merchants
exchange and the Oregon Railway and
Navigation company, saved the British
ship. Port Patrick, from New Castle,
Australia for Portland, with coal, from
piling up on Clatsop beach near the
wreck of the Peter Iredale, which went
ashore last year
The weather bureau observer. at Fort
Canby notified Forcaster Beals in Port
land of the vessels predicament and he
took up the matter with the Merchants
exchange, which Immediately got, com
munication with the tugboat department
of the Oregon Railway and Navigation
company. The tug Wallula was dis
natched from Astoria and succeeded in
getting a line on board the Patrick a
few minutes before she would have
struck the beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
Case In Court Today


Case In Court Today
When Mayor Waterhouse and his ad-
ministration took their seats one of the
first things demanded by the mayor was
the contract of sale with the companies.
He learned that no such contract existed
and that at the time of the election
there was a suit pending against the
Pasadena Land and Water company.
There was also no abstract of title, and
that there is a defect of title in each
OF the companies is undisputed.
Dillon Ss Hubbard at first suggested
three courses, either of which could oe
followed
/. To have the legal questions decided
by the courts.
2. To make new contract of sale and
submit 1t to the people, and
8. To acquire the properties by con-
demnation proceedings.
When 1t was shown to Judge Dillon per-
sonally that there was no binding con-
tract on which to base an action at law
he said that the matter must be sub
mitted to a new vote of the people either
on contract to buy or to condemn. Dill.
lno & Hubbard also said that new
contract of sale was necessary before
the suit to settle the legal questions
could be brought.
The question before the supreme cour'
now in the Orcutt case, which is to bt
heard today at 2 o'clock, is simply tc
sustain or overrule the decision of the
superior court on a demurrer in which
Judge Fitzgerald contended that as there
was no binding contract of sale between
the city of Pasadena and the Pasadena
Land and Water company there was nc
basis for the suit in court. Should the
demurrer be overruled then the case will
be tried but the court will not then pass
on some of the issues vital to the con-
summation of the water companies prop
critics.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
WOMAN is GIVEN DIVORCE
AND WILL KEEP CHILD

"They tried for a long time to live to-
gether as husband and wife. but il
wouldn't work" said the attorney for
Mrs. Viola N. Ellsworth, who is suing
for divorce from silas D. Ellsworth. ir
the superior court yesterday.
"Yes. they made sorry failure of it,
said the Judge; "a sorry failure" MUIR
INJURED the wife.
The judge decided to grant the decree
of divorce. The child was given to the
mother with the understanding the father
was to see it as often as he wished ant
was to be allowed to take 1t out at times
Seven dollars per month alimony wa:
also granted, as well as $25 attorneys
fees for the suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
SEARCHLIGHT POSTMASTER
IN JAIL; LOSING MIND
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SEARCHLIGIIT, New, Oct. 2.-Lying
on his bunk in the local jail, Postmaster
W. B. Atwell. accused of embezzlement,
presents pitiable spectacle. speaking in
coheI emily at times and then accusing
others of his downfall. His mind wan
ders constantly Recently he had an
operation performed in order to relieve
his he adaches.
Atwell is 81 years of age and served
thirty years in the navy, receiving an
honorable discharge as paymaster's clerk.
Upon the arrival of the United States
marshal today Atwell will be taker to
Las Vegas before United States Com
missioner Peter Buol for preliminary
examination.
He was to run independently for mayor
at the coming election
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
CHILDREN DYING. PARENTS
CRIPPLED IN CHICAGO HOME
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Oct. A.-Orfe child dead of
diphtheria, three others dying of the
same disease, the father disabled with
rheumatism and the mother crippled by
the loss of an arm, no food in the house
or money to buy it-such was the misery
discovered by the police at $50 Winnie
bago avenue yesterday.
The county agent who was called
upon to relieve the suffering family,
declared it was one of the worst in
stances of suffering and destitution ever
brought to his attention.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
LUMBER SCHOONER
GOES ON ROCKS
The Novelty, Bound for Coos Bay from
San Pedro, Ashore Near
Umpqua-Nine in
Crew
Ru Aasnniated Presa.

By Associated Press
3 SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 24.-The' Mer-
chants Exchange has received a dispatch
from Coos bay stating that the schooner
Novelty, bound in ballast from San Pc
dro for Coos bay, Is ashore on the rocks
between the latter port and Umpqua.
The vessel is owned by the Simpson
Lumber company and had a crew of nine
men,
She is four masted wooden schooner
of 592 gross tonnage and was built in 1886
at Coos bay, Ore.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
SCORE OF VICTIMS OF
CHICAGO CAR COLLISION
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO Oct. 24.-More than twenty
persons were injured in street car col
isicn here last night. The crash was
due to wet rails. A Madison street car
ran into a Western avenue car. The eff
forts of the motorman to stop the car
were in vain because of the car sliding
along the tracks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
J. D. SPRECKELS JR. AND
WIFE OFF FOR THE ORIENT
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 4-J, D.
Sprekels. jr., and wife left this afternoon
on the steamer Manchester for a trip to
Yokohama and other Oriental points.
Mr.. Spreckels is now fully restored to
health after his recent escape from death
by asphyxiation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-25
Murderer Given Life Term

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct A.-Harry
Blackburn, who deliberately murdered
Joseph Slater in a dance hall on the
night of August s, was found. guilty OF
murder in the first degree by jury In
Judge Cooks court last night Black
burn was sentenced to San Quentin for
Iifa