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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

"You can talk home patronage
and self-lnterest to the busy farm
err till you are exhausted, and we
will listen and agree with you.
But the catalogue, envelopes ad-
dressed and order blanks are be-
fore him, and q picture and descrlp-
ton of everything he needs. THIS
is putting out special inducement
and the farmer has only to put q
few figures on a blank order sheet.
How are you going to meet the
competition, Mr.. Merchant? You
must reach the farmers with at
tractive advertisements. That If
the only hope. That is what the
other fellow does. This catalogue
business is getting to be something
enormous" says the Eastlanc
Chronicle. Here, MIR. Business
Man, is the proposition in a nut
shell.-Monroe Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

The Coushatta high school, with
Prof. H. B. Hines as principal. closed
it's session May goth, with appropri-
ate com mencement exercises
and the awarding of diplomas and
medals. The annual competitive de-
bate of the Phosphor and Athena
literary societies Of the Coushatta
high school, Monday evening, MAJ
9th, Is reported to have been yer.
fine and interesting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01
We handle the celebrated Manns ShOe-Swell-
est styles in the city

Mr.. III. C. Kelsoe has the contract
for working the streets and draining
the town of Colfax, and has done
some very efficient work by opening
a big ditch on Railroad Avenue, into
which he is cutting couple of lateral
bitches leading into this main ditch
The Importance of the work he is do
ing was quite apparent on Thursday
when big rainfall ran of in hall thu
time it has taken heretofore.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

DR.. G. C. Chandler, the well known
specialist in diseases OF the eve, ear
nose and throat, has returned from
New York, and has resumed the prac-
tice of his speciality in the city of
Shreveport. The doctor is known tn
n number of persons in this section
who have had occasion to call his
skill into play in their own behalf.
His ability in his chosen line is OF the
highest order, and persons needing
attention to their eyes. nose, throat
ar ears will do we'll to consult him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Miss Joy Smith. of Alexandria,
and Mr.. E. NJ. Higginbotham, OF
Stamps, Ark. were married in the
city of Shreveport at 3:15 p. M. on
Tuesday, May %, 1907. The bride
has numerous friends and acquaint
ances in Colfax who join the Chronicle
in congratulations and well wishes
for the happiness of the young couple
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01
The Co,fax high school was closed

The Colfax high school was closed
on Friday, May Oath, and, while
there were. no public functions to
mark it's close, the school has done
quite efficient and satisfactory work.
Miss Stone and Miss Stevens, two OF
the assistant teachers, left this week
for Tennessee On their. vacation,
while. Miss Harrison is remaining
over until next week before taking
her departure. Prof. WEIGH, princi-
pal of the school. is also with us still
and as yet has not made known bis
plans for the summer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

A mail box, for the convenience oil
the business houses, attorneys. ON
GERS and citizens contiguous to the
court house, has been put up on the
gallery of the office of Drs. Goode 4
GRAY. The mail will be taken up ev,
cry afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Rochelle is reported to have been
visited by a severe hail storm last
Sunday night, the crops suffering
considerable damage. The hail is
said to have been as large as marbles,
and in some places nearly as large
as an egg.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01
DIED..

HAMMONS-On Sunday evening at
3 O'Clock. May IL. 1897, after two days
of suffering. little Porter, son OF MI.
and Mrs. william Hammons, fell
asleep in Jesus arms.
Little Porter was permitted to live
I'm this sinful world only one year and
ak months. but during that time
how he won the hearts OF all who
knew him How his loved ones MRS
him in the home. His bright laugh
ing ewes. sweet smiles and cunning
.ways will cheer them no longer. and
his sweet voice will be heard no more
He budded here SO pure and sweet t.
bloom in heaven. He will lie at thu
beautiful gates waiting and watch
| ing for loved ones left behind. Th'
holy angels called him. and he wen
TO return no more. The pearly gate
were opened, the Savior's voice said
.Come," and with u farewell IN
spoken he calmly entered home. W
are so lonely, but how sweet 1t is I
know he IL safe with Jesus, high U
| in heaven, free from all sorrow. pal
and woe.
/ Written by a LOVING FRIEND.
Ada, La, May 70, lSVi.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

John Tinaglia this week sold out
his stock of goods and other town
property to Tumminello Bros, and
left ON Tuesday We understand Tor
Hot Springs for his health.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

For delicious ice cream. coca col
and soda water call on Mcknight
Compton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. C. W.sLaCroix returned from
Meridian, Miss, on Thursday, bring
ing home his daughter and son, Miss
Belle and Walter, who have been at
tending college at that place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

A prompt, pleasant. good remedy Tor
coughs and colds,is Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup. 1t Ia especially recon
mended for babies and children, p9!
good for everymember OF the family. IL
contains no opiates and does not consul
pate. Contains honey and tar and tastes
nearly as good as maple syrup. Chii'
dreu like It. Sold by all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

That lot of corrugated galvanized
Tanks near the depot has just been
got i'm by j. II. McNeely for his Gus
tomers. They were made by Harry
brothers, the originators OF CORFU
yated tanks, and are the very best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Miss Lavonia Black burn ca me down
from yerda last Sunday to visit her
sister, Mrs. C. ID. Kemp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

MIR. Jno. |. McCain, with his little
daughter, Lena B., came down on
Tuesday and was the guest OF his
son. Rev. l.. /. Mccain for couple OF
days. Lena b. remained on visit
for "a few days longer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

A public library has been establish
ed at Rochelle i'm the lower story OF
the Woodmen Hall. Amusical con.
cert was given last Saturday by the
Sebron Quuartette, of Waco, Texas
for the benefit of the library.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Boys and girls, you can make VI
by getting the Chronicle four new
subscribers among your friends.
See the Chronicles special club
rates for particulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. j. W. Reynolds, president OF
the Big Pine Lumber Co., came IN
from Zwolle last Tuesday, and Is
spending several days here looking
over the extensive plant OF the CON-
pany and investigating its business
affairs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. H. p. Hillyard, OF the New or
leans Times-Democrat, was pleas
ant caller at.the Chronicle office las
Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Misses Isabelle Stevens and Jose
phine Stone. who have been teaching
in the Colfax high school, left last
Monday for their homes in Tennessee
where they will spend the SIMMER
variation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Master Irwin Jordan has opened
lunch counter in the building occup1
ed by Mr.. X. A. Strickland as col
drink stand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Miss Edna Williams, of Natchito
ches, has been visiting her sister, Mrs
r. H. McNeely, this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

. When in Alexandria don't fail to
look up the Golden Rule Store. They
are headquarters for everything in
crockery. china, glassware, wooden
ware and shelf hardware.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Just little endeavor for a co =
pie of hours, and you can have tb e
Chronicle sent to you free of cost.
See our special club offer for par
ticulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

The Valley track is in a bad con-
dition from the late rains, and trains
have been from two to ten hours
late every day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. j. W. Duncan WAS absent Two
DAYS last week to attend the funeral
of his brother-in-law, Mr.. Voinche. at
n no;ot near Marksville. 2
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

No greater mistake can be made than
to consider lightly the evidence OF dis-
ease in your system. Don't take oes-
perate chupces on ordinary medicines.
Use HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain lea. ~
cents. tea or tablets. Crescent Drug
Store
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Misses Carrie and Annie Durham,
and brother Nathan, OF Atlanta,
were thsguests of Miss Grace O'Qulnn
l,st Saturday and Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

We are making leader OF cream
ery butter. None better and ou'
prices as low as Others sell at.
Big PINE COMMIssARY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. ]. V. LeSage and son, Z. A.
left last Tuesday on trip to Baton
Rouge. New Orleans, and possibly
other points.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

MIR. A. G. Irwin left on Thursday
evening for New Orleans, where ne
goes to accept a situation with the
Valley railroad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

For scratches. burns, cuts. insect bites
.na the many little hur.s common to
every family. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve Is the best remedy. IL Is
so,tbing. cooling. clean and healing. be
snre to get Dewitt's. Sold by druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Miss EsteIle McCook, of RObe1ine,
is visiting Mrs. DR.. w. j. Roberts
and Mrs. G. H. Mcknight this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

All perishables kept on ice at TN
Iatt commissary. Call on them 10
butter, cheese. etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mrss ]. b. Mcknight will give a
musical at the high school building
next Friday night, in which her music
nm pills will have the principal part.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. Ralph O'Quinn left last Tues
day for Emden, where he has accept
ed a situation with a sawmill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

The medicine that sets the .shole world
thinking,
The remedy on which all d, octors agree
The prescription all your friends are TAX
ing is
HOLSTERS Rocky Mounts ain Tea.
Crescent Drug Store
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. E. r. Sanchez. the Singer sew
ing machine agent OF Alexandria, re-
turned home last Saturday after a
few days visit to Mr.. n Kennedy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. Chas. Tumminello spent two
days in Alexandria this week attend
ing to business matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Master Jay Wilmot, OF Pollock
returned Thursday nightfrom Lafay-
cite. La, where lie has been attend
ing the Industrial Institute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Beautiful decorated 1OO-piece Aus
tria dinner sets for SIS so at Golde7
Rule Store, Alexandria, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

A car OF corrugated galvanized
tanks from Harry Brothers, the or
irinators and, makers Of best tanks'
mat received by j. Ii. McNeeiy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

When YOU feel the need OF pill take
a DeWitt's Little Early hlser. oma''
dill. safe pill. sure pill. Easy 70 lake
pleasant and effective Drives away
headaches. Sold by all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Nervousness can be overcome by
using Postum In the place Of coffee.
You can find 1t at the Iatt Lumber
Company's store
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Car load of American Beauty hOu
lust In at the Iatt COmmtssary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01
Town and Parish Items
For the best go to Iatt.

Screen your cistern with galvanized
screen wire. McNeely has 1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Town council meets next Tuesday
night, June 4th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

We buy In car lots and can save
you money. Come and see US.
J. w. DUNCAN Co.. LTD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. Frank O'Quinn, who is attend,
ing the Baptist college atPinev'Ile
sneut last Saturday and Sunday IN
Colfax with his parents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Lumber bought i'm the rough al
mill. state prices. and address Cad'
do Rapides Lumber Co., Ltd, Alex
andria, La. ~
&c WALTER ID. LURRY, Secty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mrs. Ennice Boydstun arrived from
Natchitoches on Tuesday and is WIS.,
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. )
Haryis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

You will find good valu q in our
100-piece fancy decorated inner sets
for 50 90. Golden Rule S tore, Alex
dria. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Ice will he delivered to any art oi
the town of Colfax every mo Fnine.
and at no other time of the d. ", by
the Big Pine Lumber Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Something special going at J. w
Duncan Co.. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

We were pleased to receive call on
Yesterday from Mr.. W. p. Dean, o.
Tide.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. Joe Terrier, OF Redemption
was in Colfax on yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Attorney J. A. Williams visited
Winfield on business last Friday
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Spend your cash with y; W. , pu,,
can Co.. Ltd, and get a S2o taikin'
machine free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Buy your water tanks from ). W.
Duncan Co. and get your free goous'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Ten talking machines to be given
AWAY by j. ". Duncan Co., LTD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

The police jury will meet in ColiaS
next Monday to review the tax list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mrs. G. d. Kemp advertises hne
milk COW for sale in this issue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Business Is picking up along with
free music. j. w, Duncan Co., Ltd
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr. A. Colvin. of WINFIELD, was
n business visitor to Colfax last Tues
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

New tomatoes and pineapples on
ice at Iatt commissary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Mr.. u. f. Dewitt, of Verda, was a
visitor to Colfax last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

A number OF yonng folks from Col
fax attended the dance at Verda last
Friday night, as follows: Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. LaCroix, Misses Alice Cock
field. Amber Lewis, Louise Faraldo,
Edna Duckworth. Noemei Rachai'
and Messrs. E. A.. Msttis, Will Cock
field, ]. E. STAFFORD, D. N. Mcknight
Howard and Milton Wells, Will Fa-
RADIO, viii Stallings, Harry Smith.
Jessie Nugent, r. A. Bodsford, and
Rove Williamson. They returned
Saturday morning aud reported hav-
ing had very pleasant time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

BoRN.-To MIR. and Mrs. j. z. Long
ON Tuesday, May, 81, 1907, son.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

The Golden Rule Store, OF Alexan-
dria, gives mail orders special atteu-
ton. Write. them when in need al
hotel ware, crockery, china. glass,
and woodenware.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

CaddO-RapIUes Lus"Och C"'s
Alexandria, louisiana.
Carries a complete line Of
Sash. doors, blinds. windows ana
screen doors. columns. newels. pal
usters and brackets. shingles,
paper roofing. mantels. grates
and filing. 10 fact anything
required In the cOnstruction
OF q building.
Mail orders and Inquiries given
prompt attention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

Smoke up with "a good cigar bought
from Mcknight & Compton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

affairs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-06-13
INCREASED 10000
SHOWN BY REPORTS OF WESTERN
FEDERATION OF MINERS.
WAGES RAISED DURING the YEAR
Where the Ten and r~eIve-t,eur Day
Was Formerly In Force, They
Now Work Eight

Denver. Colo.-An increase OF
10000 In the membership OF the
Western Federation OF Miners will be
shown by the reports to be presented
a. the annual convention. which will
meet in. Denver June 10 next. The
executive board meets here TO audit
accounts and consider other routine
matters. In the absence OF President
Charles II. Meyer. who Il in prison In
Idaho awaiting trial on the charge OF
completely In the murder OF former
Gov. Frank Steunenberg. c. L. Ma
hony. arst vice president. will pre-
side. James kirwan Is acting as sec
tetsry-treasurer In the place of VIII
liam u. Haywood. who Is now on trial
at Boise for the Steunsnberg murder.
The other members OF the executive
board are ]. G.. Lowney. Butte. Mar
lon w. Moore. McCabe. Ariz., Frank
Schneider. Silverton. Col: Ernest
Mills, Greenwood. b. c., and Joseph +.
Hutchinson. Burke. Idaho.
About 200 delegates. the largest
number in the history OF the organiza-
tion. are expected to attend the con
vcntion. The states that will be repre-
sented are California, Colorado. Ne
vada. Montana. Utah, Wyoming. Ari-
zona, South Dakota. Minnesota. Mlchi-
gan. Missouri. Washington. Oregon.
British Columbia and Alaska. There
will be two or three delegates from
Alaska
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-06-13

The drainage question h being freely
discussed in the Delta section of the
State and steps have been taken to or
ganize several additional drainage dis
tricts. The matter Is of especial import
snee and is deserving Of the careful con-
sideration Of the people in every part of
the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-06-13
SCORES
ONE WITNESS TEsTiFIes IN "a
voR OF THE DEFENSE.
SAID NE WAS NOT THREATENED
Raised $4,000 to BE Paid to Ruef ses
Taking Care CT Their IL
eenses for Them.

San Francisco, GAIA few min
utes before adjournment OF court, the
defense In the trial of Mayor Schmitx
for extortion scored what they consid
er a signal point. during the cross-ex-
animation Of one of the prosecution 5
chief witnesses. Antonio II. Blanco.
Until the great Bianco was proprietor
Of Delmonicos. one of the five French
restaurants from whose owners the
mayor and Abraham Ruef are accused
of having extorted thousands of dol
lars under threats. implied. II not ex-
pressed. TO prevent the reissuance OF
their liquor licenses.
Did Ruef ever tell you that IL you
did not pay this money you would not
get your licenses renewed" asked
Attorney Campbell. the mayors senior
council.
No" replied Blaneo promptly. he
did not
Did the mayor ever tell you that"
No"
Did anybody ever tell you so?'
Nobody ever made that threat to
ue." said Blanco.
Four witnesses were on the stand
Thursday-Officer Charles +. Skelly.
secretary of the board Of police COM
missioners: former Police Commits
sioners Thomas Reagan and DIR. Jo-
seph Poheim and Antonio Blanco.
Former Commissioner Reagan testi-
fed minutely to the sudden and de-
termined change OF the mayors atti-
tude toward proprietors OF French
restaurants-from advising the refusal
Of licenses to demanding that they be
granted-simultaneo with the ap-
pearance of Abe Ruef as attorney for
the restaurant keepers.
Former Commissioner Poheim told
OF the compiling by Ruef OF set Of
regulations for the government OF the
restaurants. how he heard the boss"
had laughed over these and how, after
they had been by Ruef submitted to
the police board. the held-up licenses
were renewed.
Antonio Blanco testified that he and
the proprietors OF the Pup. Delmoni-
CO, Marchands and Tortinis had
raised a fund Of $4,000 to be paid to
Ruef 'as a lawyer and the political
boss for taking care OF their licenses
for them"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-06-13
TWELVE CONDEMNED TO DIE.
Fer Alleged Attempt OF the Life u
President Of Guatemala.

Mexico. City. Mexlco-Accordins to
telegram received In this city, Il
OF the ~ men condemned to death by
eourtmsrtial proceedings because OF
an alleged attempt on the life OF Pres
ident Cabrera Of Guatemala will be
executed. Eleven Of these men are
Guatemaians One OF the Mexlcans
accused. Jos Mendosa. was exonerat.
ed. The other Mexican implicated,
Nazsri Mendosa. was sentenced to Is
years imprisonment
Two OF the Italians charged witt
completely In the attempt we're each
sentenced TO Is years imprisonment.
Cf the other foreigners on trial. one,
= spsniard. will be executed.
T. The dispafch characterixes the con
demned men as honorable and inns
cent victims.
At the state department no com.
ment was made on the action OF the re.
vision court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-06-13
The Money End.

Maurice Grau told me" said a com.
poser. that he owed his success to
the fact that he produced opera solely
from the business, never from the
musical or artistic standpoint
Frank. wasn't IL? Most men In his
line use his method. but hypocrifical-
ly pretend to be artists.
Poor Grau In our discussion said
that he went at music as a certain
perfumer went at perfumes-not with
the primary idea OF producing some
thing excellent. but with the primary
idea OF producing something novel
bizarre. profitable.
This perfumer. be explained, said
one day gayly TO a friend:
"Hurrah, I'm doing a pushing bust
ness. I'll be rich in a year I've in
vented new perfume that smells
Just Ike gasoline
But. said his friend. butt
don't-er-quite see the point
The stuff is selling like hot
cakes said the perfumer. Men and
women alike are buying II. You see,
it tickles their vanity They go about
redolent of gasoline and people think
that they own automobiles.