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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
SIMON cuccENHEIM TO BE sENA-
TOR FROM COLORADO.
After Wait Of Ten years and Expendi
turs Of Over 100000 Shelter
Millionaire Will Enter Ma
tional Congress.

Ten years of patient work, coupled
with the expediture of q sum not
less than than $1,000. 900 and perhaps
great deal more. will result In the
qualification Of the ambition of Mul
timillionaire Simon Guggenheim. The
state legislature will elect him Unit
ed States senator to succeed Thomas
NJ. Patterson.
His election is absolutely assured
Notwithstanding the grumbling OF
some of the other candidates and the
absence of President Roosevelts in.
dorsement
Guggenheim Is spoken of by his
nemies as the "smelter trust senator, .
but his friends call him the savior OF
the party. Eleven years ago, when
he came here. the party was in bad
shape. Every county committee in
the state has received his aid
1t is expected that every Re
publican county newspaper and many
Democratic county newspapers will
print editorials justifying Guggen
helms election.
Richard Broad, Guggenheim's man
ager, has taken extraordinary precau
tons to prevent any senatorial inves-
tigation of the huge expenditure. Mr.,
Broad Is a great sportsman, and II
Is said he often has made wagers that
some candidate he wanted elected
would not be elected. giving odds Of
several hundred to one. He always
lost such wagers, which were invaria.
bly, in connection with the election
Of some member of the legislature
Former Senator Wolcott was the
most formidable foe with which Gug.
genheim had to contend. and his
death opened up the way for Guggen-
helm to the senate.
Guggenheim never makes political
speeches except by proxy. He never
gives interviews ON anything except
mining or Colorado's great future.
His political opinions are an enigma
SO far as the public is concerned. He
and his manager have devoted their
entire attention for years to the legis-
lative ticket.
Last year he gave to the state
school of mines Guggenheim hall, cost
ing $4,000. He always gives a news
boys Christmas dinner. These, with
his contributions, are the sum total of
his claims on the toga. His friends,
when asked why he should be chosen
answered: why. he saved the party
in Colorado"
Guggenheim is 80 years old. He
came to Colorado in 1889, but 1t was
not until IL years ago that he moved
from Pueblo to Denver and began lay
ing his wires for the senate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
A "Eind" Party.

The invitations we're issued in the
usual way for an evening party. When
the guests had arrived they were in
formed that so articles had been lost
within the confines of three rooms. A
list of the missing objects was fur.
nished each person. A reward was
offered for four different things; sill
yer spoon, gold thimble, brass tray
and a lace handkerchief.
A half hour was allowed for the
search, and such fun-finally every
thing was brought to light except the
lace handkerchief which was at last
traced to the folds of the white lace
curtains. Some of the articles hidden
were tiny wooden boxes filled with
bon-bons, toys, an orange, apple,
piano (toy one), baby (dolD, clothes
pin, etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
-"Artist" Luncheon Pleasing Form of
Entertainment.
OF Hand-Drawn Linen.

There were six art students who
had been together for several years
sand this luncheon was given one OF
the party on the eve of her departure
for Europe.
The centerpiece was plaster cast
OF Psyche and the candle sticks
were of china in the shape of tall
white columns. The name cards were
ON little easels and each was decora.
ted with a tiny water-color sketch.
Candy shaped palettes were the bon
bons with natural little dabs of col.
-ored candy paint
A beautiful sketch book was given
the guest of honor in which each
friend had written a sentiment and
made q tiny thumb nail drawing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
4 Hint to Cabbage Grower.

The native home of the cabbage be
fore 1t was used as table plant waa
down on the edge of the ocean. where
the salty sprays dashed over 1t, and
thus helped the plant to spread its
broad leaves. 1t did not form heads
as at present 1t loves salt, and II the
gardener who is growing it in the
south for early market viii dissolve
and dilute one pound OF salt to fifty
grains OF water, he win please the cab.
bage plant But 1t ID an enormous
feeder upon the salt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
Presented by Roosevelt In Behalf o
Geographic Society.

Washington.-The president at the
annual dinner of the National Geo
graphic society the other night pre-
sented to Commander Robert e. Peary,
on behalf of the society, gold medal
awarded to the Arctic explorer In rec
ignition Of his feat In reaching the
farthest north. The dinner was at
tended by distinguished company,
including members of the cabinet, am
bassadors and their wives and many
scientists. and the spirit of the eve
ming was one Of felicitation over the
recent exploits Of American explorers.
notably the expedition Of Commander
Peary and the ascent of Mount Nc
Kinley by DR.. Frederick A. Cook, Of
New York, who was guest of honor,
sitting next to Commander Peary.
At the tables we're seated 400
guests. Willis L. Moore. of the Ma
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
LARGEST IRISH POTATO GROWER


In Hyde county, North Carolina, the
state many years ago cut a canal from
Lake Mattamuskeet to Pamlico sound,
which lowered the level of the lake a
number of feet and opened up a series
OF splendid farms around it that for
many generations have been cultivated
tn corn, and today will make more
corn than the black lands of Illinois.
Recently this section has been devot.
ing some attention to truck drops that
can be shipped by water, since they
are entirely cut of from railroads, and
they are gradually developing in this
line. Probably the largest potato
grower in the United States is in this
county. Last season Mr.. Makely, of
Hyde, grew $4,000 bushels of early
Irish potatoes, and the deep, black
peaty soil has been found well suited
for onions and other crops. While
Florida, Savannah and Charleston and
other more southern points are devel-
oping in the production of garden
crops, eastern North Carolina, from
It's location nearer to market and it's
vast area Of soils OF wonderful fertil-
ity, promises soon to become, II 1t is
not already, the great truck and small
fruit center of all the world, and ere
long will rival Holland in the produc-
ton OF bulbs for the florists use.
A newspaper discovered the fact
some time ago that North Carolina
boasts of the largest strawberry farm
in the world, and that Wilmington was
the largest lettuce point in the world
Now the above enables North Caro-
lima to enjoy the unique distinction of
not only furnishing the largest straw
berry and lettuce shippers in the
country, but likewise the largest potato
grower in the land. distinction of
which the "Od North State" and her
patriotic and industrious people are In
deed proud. Score another victory for
the little Tar Heel" kingdom and the
garden spot Of the world and the
truckers paradise on earth. Now let
US down easy, please.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
Almost Equals the Cotton cron.

1t appears that eggs to the value
OF $265.000.00 were raised and sold
or eaten last year, and poultry was
disposed of to the value of $685., $780,
600. This makes grand tota. of over
50O,000,00o. Nor does 1t include
poultry actually on hand at the end
OF the year, nor the gain In number
and value in the course of the twelve
months. This gain in value, including
new chickens added and the increased
value of the old flock, amounts for the
year probably to not less than SO. e.;
coo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
MANY STYLES IN THESE ESSEN.
TIAL COMFORTS.
Probably the Most Desirable Are
Those Made Of Washable Mate
r'aIs-Forms Of Embroidery
That Make Pretty Decora-
tions.

cushions Of one sort or another are
essential comforts, not luxuries.
The sybarite knows full well that
there are cushions to suit varying
MOODS. Among them are relentless
hair-stuffed ones which spur the idle
TO deeds of great endeavor, and there
are cushions downy and luxurious to
the touch adapted for restfui, idle mo-
ments following strenuous days and
sgayeties of the night before. that
.soothe and calm.
Again, there are cushions for the
moor. for chairs, headrests, divans,
window seats. daintily scented ones
FOR bedroom touches, hand-painted
-ones for drawing rooms, and severe,
sedate affairs of leather for the II.
brary. There Is certain class of Dill.
lows that appeal to boys; another In
which young girls delight; and, as for
the inmates OF the nursery. there is q
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
Cushions Adapted to All Moods

nursery wall paper. Mary with her
little lamb, barn yard scenes. besides
the picturesque Kate Greenaway
scenes that have never been equaled
by others captivate childish fancies.
There is nothing more rich or utilt
tartan then velvet cushion, plain OF
relieved by some simple form of deco
ration. Cushions of striped velvet
are new and obtainable in many very
effective color schemes. These are
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
FertiIixina Small Tracts.

Such substances as wood ashes and
land plaster and other suitable foods
for plants will be found excellent, as
well as the manure of the stable. The
directions for the application Of plaster
are so various and multiplied that It is
believed that no general rule can ever
be adopted. for it has been found that
on some lands one bushel to the acre
is better than heavier application, but
about two bushels to the acre, how
ever, appears to be quantity requir-
ed on many farms. One should not be
discouraged If no perceptible benefit
results from trial the first year. for it
has been found that sometimes the ef-
fects of plaster may be noticed in two,
three and even four years after it's ap-
plication.
Ashes should generally be used for
top dressings. They lose nothing by
exposure to the air and soon find their
way into the soil. but should be kept
under cover before application. They
are especially beneficial to orchards
and sandy soils. SCOT Is used for top
dressing and when applied should be
sown in the spring and the same may
be observed of ashes. Soapsuds may be
considered valuable on account of its
alkaline salts. 1t may be taken in the
watering pot and sprinkled over the
garden where 1t will be Of great SER
vice as a manure and assisting 10 de-
stroy or drive away insects.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
Progressive Candy Jack straws.

Provide a quarter of pound OF
twisted candy sticks known as opera
sticks In most candy shops. They
come in all colors and there must be
a different color for each table, four
at a table. A pair of candy tongs
must be In readiness for each player
and a box for containing the candy
s'straws." The game is to see how
many sticks may be withdrawn from
the pile without breaking or throwing
the pile into confusion. Progressions
are made and the score kept.
Prizes are awarded consisting of
candy canes, pipes, cigarettes, etc..
for the men, and fancy candy favors
for the girls Children enjoy this en-
tertainment and eating the sticks won
Is permissible.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
HE WINS CHERISHED TOGA.

In 1898 Guggenheim was nominated
for governor of Colorado by the silver
Republicans. He also had the indorse-
ment of the Peoples party. but he
declined. although he would have
been elected. He made an effort to
become congressman. but the SEN
ate was the prize he always has COW
eted.
Guggenheim Is one of seven broth
ers known as M. Guggenheim's Sons.
They dominate the smelling business
Of the country and practically con-
troll its silver output and a considera-
BILE portion of the copper production
They own the Guggenheim Explora-
ton company. which has developed
immense mining properties in Mex
leo and the far west. and which has
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23

(Next united states senator From
coIorado.)
vast enterprise now under way for
making the mineral wealth of Alaska
accessible.
Simon Guggenheim has been the
western representative of the family
fer nearly dozen years. He has q
knowledge of the smelling business
and is regarded as one of the ablest
mining experts in the country. So
enormously has the wealth of the
family multiplied In recent years that
men familiar with the facts hesitate
to say any figure. fearing to expose
themselves to a charge Of exaggera-
ton. They assert that the combined
wealth of the seven brothers runs
into the hundreds of millions.
The coming senator Is next to the
youngest of the seven brothers. He
was born In Philadelphia December
20, 1867. He was educated In the pub
lie schools of Philadelphia and grad
uated from its high school. and was
then sent abroad by his father to
pick up knowledge of foreign lam
guages and the business methods OF
different European countries. Mr..
Guggenheim reads, writes and speaks
fiuently French. Spanish and German.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23

Older popularity. already has been
drawn, and this pretty fancy for the
chafing dish is unique In being made
from q straight length Of linen. which
Is shirred down to the figure by rib
bons. 1t is narrow. as should be all
fanciful aprons-else they make the
wearer look lage-and Is decorated
with ribbon and an embroidery pat.
tern.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
To Announces an Enoaoement.

The bride-elect had lived In the
community all her life, so this man
-ner of telling the world of the Inn
portant event in her life .5as very
pretty way Of making the announce
;ment.
Her sister, who was married. invited
ten OF the girls most intimate friends
to q luncheon, and there was moth
ing unusual In the preparations to in
dictate the announcement forthcom-
ing. When the coffee was served in
the drawing room. the hostess said
sha had a short original story to read
Ia watch she though the guests would
be interested.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
ROYAL Blue and Olive Green,

Royal blue velvet trimmings on
gowns of dark olive green cloth repre-
sent quite the last sensation in the
Partisan world of dress. The blue Is
designed in as bright a shade as it is
possible to imagine. while the green
is very subdued In tone and has an
almost coppery tint in Its compost
ttoc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
PRETTY AND DAINTY APRON.
Made from Straight Length Of Linen
and Shirred.

Dainty aprons are once more worn
by "milady" as well as by her maid,
owing to the demands of chafing dish
and fancy work. A unique work apron
that draws up into bag. and which
is pretty departure from the one OF
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
Medal for Commander Peary.

and was modelled by Tiffany experts.
The star near the top of the medal is
a Montana sapphire, placed at the
point where Peary planted the Ameri-
can flag.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
Hon. James Bryce.
New British Ambassador to the
United States.

Os'ss$o Ss9sSos
rand as British ambassador to the
United States, is at present chief sec
rotary for Ireland in the Campbell
Bannerman cabinet, and is the distin-
gufshed author Of The American
Commonwealth" Since 1885 he has
represented Aberdeen In parliament.
and among the Offices that he has
held are those Of under secretary for
foreign affairs, chancellor of the
Duchy Of Lancaster and president OF
the board Of trade. Mr.. Bryce 10 a
member Of the Royal society and Of
various foreign academies. and has
received honorary degrees from
many institutions OF learning. Born
In 1888. he was educated In the Uni
versity Of Glasgow and Trinity col
lege. Oxford, and was made q barris-
ter of Lincoln's Inn In 1867. For q
time he was regtus professor OF civil
law at Oxford university.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23

tionaI Geographic society, presided.
and the committee assisting included
Alexander Graham Bell, W. J. Board
man, Edward Everett Hale. John w.
Foster. Arnold Hague. Rear Admiral
Colby NJ. Chester, Gen. william Gro.
sier and John B. Henderson, Jr.
The medal Is of fine workmanship
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-23
NEW BRITISH AMBASSADORS.
Hon. James Bryce to Represent King
Edward at Washington.

London.-Right Hon. James Bryce,
who will succeed Sir Mortimer Du-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-15

and at alley crossings and driveways. where 1t shall be paved the full width Of the sidewalk.
 sec. 9 Be ltf urther ordained that the cost or constructing the aforesaid im- provenerts shall be assessed and levied upon and against the property abutting on the portions of the aforesaid streets and avenues improved. to the extent of the increased value of such property, by reason of the special benefits derived from such improvements.
 Provided. however. that the cost of all improven. .ents upon street, avenue or alley intersections shall be assessed against the lots abuttng on the streets avenues or alleys so intersecting for one-half block block in each direction.
 Provided, further, that no charge as- sessed upon and against any lot or par eel of land shall be greater than the in creased value of such property by reason of the special benefits derived from such Improvements.
 Provided. however. that the cost of paw ing between the rails of any street rail- road or any other railroad tracks and the space between the tracks, and for IS inches on each side of the tracks. in- eluding switches and turnouts, shall not be assessed against the property abnttins on the streets and avenues as aforesaid, but shall be paid by the owner of such railroad and shall be assessed against and form a lien on said railroad and the property used in connection herewith.
 Provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railroad of it's obligations in the matter of street Improvements.
 Sec B. Be it further ordained. That the estimated cost of said improvements Is $300O, and that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet on the 7th day or August, 1908 at the council chamber of the city hall of Birmingham. at o clock D. m. to hear any objections or remon- strances that may be made to said inn proyement the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used.
 Sec. 4 Be 1t further ordained That fuil details, drawings, plans and specifications of said work and estimates be prepared by the city engineer, as early as practi- cable and placed by him on file in his office in the city hall of Birmingham, not later than two weeks prior to the date named in section of this ordinance, where property owners who may be ef- fected by said Improvements may see an dexamine the same.
 Sec B. Be 1t further ordained, That the ordlance shall be published by the city clerk in the newspaper published in the city of Birmingham, doing city printing, once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication to be not less than two weeks prior to the date set herein at which the Board of Mayor and Alder men will meet to hear objections or remonstances to said improvement, the manner of making the same or the char aeter of material to be used.
 Adopted July 3. 1907.
 GEORGE B. WARD, Mayor. Attest:
 J. c. MURRAY, City Clark.
 Age-Herald, July SIS. 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-15

and avenues improved to the extent of the increased value of 5ueh property by req son or the special benefits derived from sucl improvements and not in excess of the total cost of such improvements.
 Provided, however, that the cost of al Improvements upon street avenue or al- ley intersections shall 70 assessed against the lot; abutting on the streets, avenues or alleys so intersecting for one-half block ill each direction
 Provided, further, that no charge as- sessed upon and against any lot or par eel of land shall be greater than the increased value of such property by req son or the special benefits derived from such in provements.
 Provided, however, that the cost of paving between the rails of any street railroad or any other railroad tracks and the space between the tracks and for eigh- teen inches on each side of the tracks, in- cluding switches and turnouts, shall not De assessed against the property abutting on the streets ndSavenues as aforesaid, bu shall be paid hS the owner of lch railroad, and shaIl be assessed against and form lien on said railroad and tna property used in connection there with.
 Provided, however. that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railroad of it's obligations in the matter of street Improvements.
 Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That the estimated cost of said improvements is S4D0, and that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet on the 7th day of August, 1907. at the council chamber of the city hall of Birmingham at s o'clock D. m, to hear any objections or remon- stranees that may be made to said im- provement the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used
 Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That full details, drawings, plans and specifications of said work and estimates be prepared by the city engineer, as early as practl- cable, and placed by him on file in his office in the city hall of Birmingham, not later than two weeks prior to She date named in section 3 of this ordinance where property owners who may be ef- fected by said improvements may see and examine the same.
 Sec. 5. Be it further ordained. That the ordinance shall be published by the city clerk, in the newspaper published in the city of Birmingham doing city printing once a week for two consecutive weeks The first publication to be not less than two weeks prior to the date set hereiu at which the Board of Mayor and Alder men will meet to hear objections or remonstarnces to said improvement the aster of the material to be use.
 Aodpted July 3, 1907.
 GEORGE B. WARD, Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-15
Improvement Ordinance No. 396.
 "NEW SERIFSo


 To provide for grading and macadamizng Sylvan avenue from the east curb line of Tw elfth street to Fourteenth street, and for paving the gutters. and curb ing and paving the sidewalks along the same
 Sccticn 1. Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham that Syl- van avenue from the east curb line of Twelfth street to Fourteenth street shall be graded and driveway twenty-four (2D feet wide along the center line of the sa.4e be macadamized.
 te t further ordained that the gutters along the same shall be paved for & width of three (3 feet With concrete and that the sidewalks clong the same shall be curbed with six-inch granite curbstone anI pay ed with artificial stone, and that the alley crossings and driveways across the sidewalks shall be paved with vitrified brick.
 B, 1t further ordained that the side walk paving shall be constructed four (D fee. wide except at the entrance to los, and at alley crossings and drive " s, where 1t shall be constructed the fu.. width of the sidewalk.
 Sec. 2 Be it further ordained that the cost of constructing the aforesaid inn provements shall assessed and levied upon and against the property abutting on the portions of the aforesaid streets