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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-16
Governors Message.



The following y a iuil excerpt 81
Gov. Blanchard's message to the
Louisiana Legislature which nssem.
h,...a On ua.d., Nov 1,th ,;,.
~ - !.
10 tDe nonofaDie MEMBERS OF t0e
!nate ana rouse OF representa-
Hves ~ sne xenesssi -aSSeHsDty--
Guided by what believe to be the
best interests Of the State, | have
called YOU to meet In extraordinary
session. There ~ much needed lsgis-
lntiun in behulf vi the people which
can and should be enacted at the
present time.
Policies and reforms OF vital i'm
portance were brought to the front
in the enrly stages ri my administra-
ton and engaged your attention at
the two regular sessions. The most
Of these were then written into the
statute books oil the State.
But everything that needed to be
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-16

Under the Texas system for State
taxes the commissions uf the tar
collector Of CaIcasieu parish would
ise reduced from $50 900 t., $3.O75.
Without the limitation Of 81, 500 in
come imposed and based upon the
ieeS alone, it wonld bring the inctlns-
bent ~ 800 per annum--resulting In
u saving to the taxpayers III the
State sum in this one Office sutilci-
eut to pay nearly half Of the expense
OF this extra session.
II the parishes of Calcasieu and
CaddO and the First district Of Or
leans, which together, ia the total,
pay this year, 1907, about $5O. 900
as c0mpensa ton to the tax collect
Ors, were locate in Texas ss,il, there
would be enough cut OH uf it t., ne,,r-
" pay the cost OF this extra session.
These are startling statements, hut
they appear to be facts. With the
cry Of the school children for greater
opportunity for education ringing Il,
our ears. with the loud and Just csli
for better care 0f the helpless de-
pendents 0f the State, with the patent
necessity for larger expenditures for
account of the States public ilistitn-
tions starring Us IN the lace, can we
doubt for the moment our plain duty
in the prenlisesY Can wexford, with
y bonded debt of over 81 ,O0O. 600
to permit sucb extrsvaga nces?
.-.t I.A4.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-16

Headquarters for all kinds
Of Heavy Feed Stuffs, Lime,
Cement, & Fancy Groceries
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14

FARM FOR SALE, $225o-l6o ACRES
six acres cleared; good house and
barn Western Realty Co. -. ' a p
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
What One EnioYs.

At Otto Sunds pretty ami cosy resort
"The Commercial" one finds all that
the inner man desires in the refreshment
line and Of the best quality too, To
pass a little time in such neat place
and spend it in pleasant conversation
with genial friends, probably a little
business talk, is, to say the least, en-.
livening. Courteous treatment is an
other thing that is, appreciated and one
receives it from Otto himself who takes
charge during the day and from his
pleasant night manager both Of whom
dispense the best to be had. "The Com
mercial," 500 Commercial street. is vel
known and widely patronized. f..ol,o
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
PUSH OREGON
TO THE FRONT
AN EASY WAY TO ADVERTISE THE
STATE
And Tell Our Eastern Friends All
About the Superior opportuni-
ties We Possess.

On April Goth last the oregonian
published special industrial edition
devoted exclusively to the exploitation
OF Oregon, 1t probably contained more
special and miscellaneous information
about Oregon that any one publication
that has ever been issued II IL pecul-
iarly useful and valuable TO the home
seeker because It gives the latest and
most reliable information about so many
different subjects that the homeseeker Ii
naturally interested in. Almost every
department Of industry Is specialized
and both descriptive and statistical In
formation Of o highly valuable eharaete,
is given extensively, and In entertaining
liorm. Hs5i. a.rts
Residents Of Oregon who knows III
advantages as compared with the con
gested and depleted East, and who still
have friends back there whom they
would like to see here enjoying the
good things Of this favored state, can
aid Ia splendid work now without
cost and very little effort. II you think
your friend would be interested in
knowing more about Oregon and might
eventually become valuable citizen.
send ihs name and address TO the gen.
eral passenger agent Of the Oregon Rail.
way 4 Navigation Company, and copy
oi this special edition, with complete
summary Of the several subjects treated,
carefully indexed, win be mailed to him
promptly. In this manner you may be
the means not only Of doing your friend
3 good turn, but Of helping to stimulate
the growth and prosperity Of Oregon,
Don't forget that commencing Septem-
Der and continuing daily for two
months, tickets will be on sale at almost
every railroad station in the East to
all points in Oregon and the Northwest
at what has come to be popularity known
as "colonist rates. These rates are the
cheapest general long distance rates
ever established, and enables one to
reach Oregon from any part OF the
United States at but u trinc more than
one cent mile. They are the greatest
incentive to colonization and progress,
sire home building OF any known
agency, and If the restless, dissatisfied
resident OF the East is made to know
before hand the advantages he can en-
Joy here, the problem is solved, and the
star OF empire will continue to move
steadily westward.
Now is the time to spread the
gospel Of Oregon, so that IL may be
heard and needed by the time the mtes
20 into effect Send one name or two,
or dozen, and you will be exerting d
worthy influence toward the upbuilding
Of our state. Send them to your nearest
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
agent, or to VIM. McMurray. General
Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14

FOR SALE--SToRE 22x4O. AND LOT
25zl25; Warrenton; price, $1,000.
Western Realty Co., 495 Commercial st.
IlI g II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
-IIarper's Weekly.


Their words had ceased yet any look
er on
We're he but scanty wise,
Might see the conversation going on
Continued in their eyes.
And when their orbed dialogue was
done
They still could understand
BY using Cupid's universal code--
The pressure Of hand.
r ELLEN Burns Sherman in Lila
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
Warning.

II you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney
Cure, you will have only yourself to
blame for results, as it positively cures
all forms Of kidney and bladder dis.
eases T F. L1apppriipp, L1appppip, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
FOR SALE

YoR SALE--GooD PAYING RESTAUR.
ant; fine location and excellent trade
established; II tables; everything in
nrst-elass shnp. Address "M.s Astorian
sffice. l%{ IN S-3.lm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14

.1eLIM3 NJ LmlIIIIb .dIaon-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
CLASSIFIED. ADVERTISING.
HELP WANTED.

THOSE WHO WANT COOKS OR ANY
other kind Of domestic help, or any
kind Of clerical help, can get the same
through the Chamber of Commerce,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-14
O.F.hORTON

"A BIG -l00xl00 FEET IN
center of city on Bond street. Apply
to Western Realty Co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
MAKES LIVING
IN QUEER WAY,
Man Hunts for Injuries and Then Sues
for Damages.


A man who was said to make living
by looking for ropes and such like OBJ
staclcs, in order 10 fall over them and
claim compensation. had on Sunday to
answer a charge OF attempting to de-
fraud the Ocean Accident and Guaran-
tee Corporation, limited, of $40 Remar-
kable evidence OF this original profess
sion was given in the course Of the case,
before the Stratford magistrates
Samuel Burton is the man accused,
He was also said to use another name,
"Bittan," and 10 have two addresses,
Mr.. Lcycester appeared to prosecute
him on behalf of the corporation, which
insures business firms and tradespeople
against liability for accidents.
An instance Of Burtons alleged sys-
tenn was described by Harry Smith, who
Is employed by the Borough Bill Post
ing company. He said he was posting
bills in Idford lane, and dropped some
paste. He went to his van to fetch a
brush, and turning, saw Burton lying
on the ground near the paste. Smith
picked him up, with the assistance of a
stranger, and Burton said he had fallen
over the paste. lie took Smiths name
and address. and said he had not hurt
himself much he would not make any
trouble over It; they need not call fol-
a policeman; they could settle theil
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
a., vat
NAPOLEON COUTURE's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. district of
Chittenden.
To all persons interested in the es-
tate of Napoleon Couture, late of Bur
lington, in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
At a probate court, holden at Bur
lington, within and for the district OF
Chittenden, ON the Sth day OF May,
1907. an instrument purporting to be
the last will and testament of Napol-
con Couture. late OF Burlington, in said
district, deceased, was presented to the
court aforesaid, for probate.
And II is ordered by said court that
the gath day OF May, 1907. at the Pro-
bate Court rooms in said Burlington, be
assigned for proving said instrument:
and that notice thereof be given to ali
persons concerned. by publishing this
order three weeks excessively In the
Burlington Weekly Free Press a news
paper published at burlington prev
ious to the time appointed,
THEREFORE,, YOU are hereby noti-
fed to appear before said court, at
the time and place aforesaid. and con-
test tho probate of said will, If you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington.
In said district this Sth day of May.
| 1907, -
45,wSt Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
SOME CURIOUS INCIDENTS.
Related by Veteran Photographers
in Speaking of His Experiences.

G'rom the Montgomery Advcrtser)
Portrait taking Is not an monotonous
and uninterseting a calling as one would
suppose. In the course of n dav a pho
tographer meets with unusual adventures
and learns remarkable stories about peo-
pie.
Recently a welll-known photographer in
large city was visited by a lady, who
asked him TO photograph more than 200
letters. These were addressed to the lady
by "A man and We're of very ardent
nature.
After she had secured pictures. she pur-
chased the plates and smashed them 1t
is presumed the woman was offered a
sum for the return OF the letters, but
wished to retain her hold on the man
besides getting tho money.
ON another OCCASION n photographer was
summoned by prominent society man
who directed him to take II picture of
a man, whom he described, as he was
leaving a house. The photographed CON
C"alrd himself near the door and snapped
the man. He later saw the picture in a
newspaper as that of man who figured
in a famous divorce suit.
Sometimes photographers are called up
ON to take the pictures Of two friends
meeting after a long absence. Many can
tell of taking pictures of dead pets for
broken hearted women, A photoE pher
recently took a picture of a dog laid out
in a shroud In little coffin.
In London a photographer was called
to the house of wealthy man, whom
he found dressed in the costume of Kina
10 nnGp1 and al Mi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
VERMONT POLITICS.
(From the Mortified NewsJ

A Rutland Herald editorial corresnou-
don't has been wandering around in the
nolitical field and finds several things. IN
tine first pIa,e ne finds the rovernorsbin
matter of 1905 in more or less of a tane1n
He finds the Italian hand Of rho Proctors
in evervtbin. Indeed If woul1 ne mo
ro,nor,kah,o situation for the Herald if =,
couldn't J4duce a Proctor combination in
every bit of politics from a school meet
ing in St. George to tho presidency of the
United States.
| The Herald corresnordent is euro +b,.
Iiautonant- Governor proutv is tho al.
ministratlon candidate for Governor navt
wear and that tha machine whatever
that is. will he with him to the act ditto,
Then the talk of Observation-Disclosures
Stanton az a candida+a for goverror an
nears to nuzy1a tho r1erald man hit ana
he sets th,s MARI Of tba discussion dow,
as the great unsolved ,nvstarv He is also
mighty anxious 70 knou, If me Hon Alien
N Fletcher Is or ,s mot IN n. a o,,d,da+ 70
for poverpor 10 nc has ho.n ,r,;,a+od
the Herald intends to srnport the latter
gentleman nro,.tdtnp be 10 in ,ba raca
/ Mr. Fletcher NAV uossiblv feel warranted
| in keeping his intentions secret as Ions,
as Dossible and hone for tho hest nro-
yfling he has intention on the Governor
| shin nomination. The Herald corresnon-
dent expresses his sorrow in this way.
Between the roachine-n7ada Proutv can
didacv. tbe silent Fletcher candidate ana
the mysterious Stanton candidacy. tbe
average Vernonter hardly knows ,yhero
70 look
The Herald man mas also bcen lool;ir .
over tha situation in tho FIRST conoras-
sionaI district and concludes that ".ho
much 1,ecuesed font hotwaar Copgrass-
man David 7 E,oster and 0ve or siv do
tern7ined adversar,es for the nominations
as cono,ressroa, or ,ba 0ret dis.ric+ b,s
'netered ONT, and that in fact the ostuto
and accopnlisbad nroear+ incurbo,, vii,
succeed himself with considerable oc,at +,
This diagnosis Of tho caso &c oortoirIv
highly con,n,irnontorv IN tho tudgn,an,
Of the alleged half dozen aspjrants IA sp,-
coed Representative Foster
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN THE
TELEPHONE BUSINESS.

'"c 10 why" ''i7 newspaper
p'''S VI l"' country IL udHS sNlhs eNl
"e'1c Vi '.'c VoisoHuduoii ana l'il'lIcet'oH
VI tNe telePHohe systems Oh various
comm l''i'9 10 one OF ''c most notice
a'i7 P"a9'9 VI current events III i'S
issue oI Aprll 18TH tno los Angeles
AI,i'r" p'''lS inc 'o"""I"b from t"'
"c'EII''i'IE ana ''IP''Snls MUG CITY
oi san hernhruiho' Whlch mas Tor
lew years had TWO telephone sFstems
Merchants Of san BerhArdino nave
UiNoh up d "NHt "Ea'uSt inc luxury OF
paying 'lI.hote 10 TWO telrPhohe COM
pahl'S ~ meetlhg oil the san Ser
nardlho Merchants Protective Associa-
TON Wednesday, the matter was dis
cNsSod at length ana committee was
appointed TO OBTAIN tho signatures OF
an the merchants OF san Beihardino
to an aBre' meht to subscribe Tor only
one ph"hP' Merchants are now signing
| an agreement TO stdhd together III the
hSht'
flltorhIlN thc IlmoS OF the same date
says: A sensible move mas h'cn madc
| hN thH business men ol san F'rhafulho
! IN their campaign Tor Single telephone
! system. 1t viii spread. II Will break
out IN other cities where people are
! FESTIVE under the expensive haraSs'ng'
| nonsens'cal double tcIophon" nuisance
! y greater outrage than this two t'i"-
| phone ahominatipn, dos Angeles has
two systems) never WAS foistrd upon a
| community. There viii! be a great up
! rising against the Illogical and indeien-
sible state Of things. It cannot survive.
! 1t would he rs rational to oblige citi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
ESTATE OF EMILY WHITCOMB,
BURLINGTON.

We. the subscribe having been
appointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden,
commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust the claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF Emily
WhitCOmb. late of burlington. in said
district deceased, and also all claims
and demands exhibited in Offset there
to; and six months from the day OF
the date hereof being allowed by said
fore hereby give notice that we will
attend to tn" duties of our appoint
meut at the office OF J. II. Macomher, on
Main street. in Burlington, in said dis
tr!ct on the 25th day Of October, 1907,
next. At 10 o'clock a. m. on each OF
said days.
Dated this 9th day q April, 1907.
j. Fl MACOMBER
EDMUND c. MOWER.
Aw9t Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
ESTATE or MARIA J. FiNNiCAN,
BURLINGTON.

We. the subscribers having been
appointed by the Honorable Probate
commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust the claims ana demands Of all
persons against the estate OF Maria ].
Finnigan. late of burlington. in said dis
trict. deceased, and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto:
and six months from the day of the
date hereof being allowed by said
Court for that purpose we do there
fore hereby give notice that we will
attend To the duties of our appoint
ment at tho late residence OF the de-
cedent, on Pine street, in burlington, IN
said district on the 18th days OF May
and october, next. Gt 10 O'Clock a. m, on
each OF said days.
Dated this s3th day OF April 1907.
PATRICK McGREEVy,
G. r. COLLISION.
A. w3t. Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16

universal passion for song writing in
Scotland and created Tannahlll and tho
Ettrick Shepard. Barrie stimulated pas
sion for writing Scottish character
sketches which called into the world of
authorship s. r. Crockett, the Free
Church minister OF Pcniouick, Midlothian,
and Ian Maclaron. the minister of Seton
Park church, Liverpool
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
hfonso, Prince Of the Asturias,
Born Friday Afternoon
ut 1915.
ALL SPAIN REJOICING.
III the Rigid Formal Ceremony OF the
Monarchy Observed In Honor of
the Birth--Grent Gathering of
Oaicials and PopuIacc TO Hear
the News from Palace.

rth to-day to- son who comes as heir
the throne of Spain. The birth Of the
val babe has been awaited with eager
terest throughout Spain. This was
tenslfled early this morning when thu
st word came from the palace that the
tcouch,nont of the Queen was I'm
lment The news spread like wild fro
I'D crowds hocked to the great plaza
ontmg the royal palace. The happy
'ent had taken the capital somewhat by
lrprlse for only yesterday afternoon the
uccn had taken her customary drive
ID the court physicians had intlmated
at another two weeks would pass be-
pre- confinement.
In no monarchial country in the world
the ceremonial observed at 'thc birth
the first offspring OF King and
ueen 50 rigidly, stately AMI formal "a
Spain and on this occasion. so
gri0caut for the bourbon dynasty. when
he heir 70 the throne was SO anxiouSlY
waited nothing was omitted from courtly
lquette.
From the moment Queen Victoria was
ficially announced to be approa chnn
be period of maternity the most careful,
irveillance was exercised over her In or.
or that the hopes Of the country should
lot run any risk Of being blichted
everal months before hor accouchment
be- according 20 Spanish royal custom,
bok Up her residence at the palace in
radrid 70 await the anxious moment.
3hence accompanied by the King, she has
ndertakcn from time to time pilgrimages
various holy shrinas to pray for
fc dolivorance, in the same way as the
,Imhlest Spanish woman. For quite q
,onth preceding the event members OF
10 proud Spanieh nobility have been in
{ajlv and nightly attendance at the
a,acn as a nrarauttou against any un-
| a., xo,.,, fo,~,i,,. bo,.o
ikou up there residence either in the
|alace itself or near at hand in the
.apital.
When at length Or. Glendenning. the
Soung English doctor who attended the
Queen announced that the birth was a
batter of only a few hours urgent mes
ages We're despatched to Prime Minister
.Taura and his colleagues of the cabinet
he military governor OF Madrid. members
4 the diplomatic corps, grandees, knights
d the principal orders OF chivalry, lead
|hg military and civil authorities and all
.dies and gentlemen attached to the
5ourt.
Soon all the officials We're gathered in
! Ill uniforms and wearing the slitterinr
slgnia Of their decorations, In the grand
reception room gorgeOusy draped with
tapestries, adjoining the royal private
3partments, among those present being
b. American Minister Collier.
! Meantime word reached the waiting
'hronCs that the Queen was progressing
Nell. The doctors pronounced her CON
.ition normal and satisfactory. King Al
lonso remained at the Queens bedside
ANNOCNCEMt.NT or HE BlhIIl'
Tho rirtr,l of tho bohe occurred at lo.45
! rho announcement ,,,ae ip,r,aliata-
t. oo,,,.a,.od 70 tho waiting officials and
vua.1- ou.s,do ~. ,,a,,co u.bo rocot,,a ,
H. rIa1 .,li,c,- ,,,,L ,,ira,od feo,ings NJ
,.ta.,,, ~ o,ot,on T,ro+ ~. 0,,oon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
TIE GRANDrEs TO BE HONoRED.


BE sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy
rup for children teething. 1t so0thes
the child, softons the gums. allays all
pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoca Twenty five
cents bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
THE CHILD SHOWN.

The boy will be named Alfonso.
Formal announcement of the sex Of the
royal infant was made by Camarava
mayor or mistress Of robes to Premier
Maura, who formally communicated the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16

strength comes from well digested
and thoroughly assimilated food.
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones the digestive
organs, and thus builds up the
strength. If you are getting run
down" begin taking Hoods at once.
1t gives nerve mental and digestive
strength.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
IAN MACLAREN"
True Scot and True Artist In
Letters.
The hoy and Man as Known at Edin-
burgh University and az lie De-
yclopcd Out in the World
Great ScOts5ncu from
Time to Time Were
There.
IAN MACLAREN"

r. Charleston Black, LII. n. (Glas-
cow, Professor Of English Literature,
Boston University wrtes.as follows in the
Poston Transcript;
Celtic literature and Scottish literature
generally, from old OssHnic fragments to
the more rcmemborable of Stevenson's last
poems, are tremendous with farewells to
native land and the pathos of dying far
from home. The Keynote of much OF
Scottish song and story is in the Old He
bred dirge for the hanished "Wccp not
for the dead, neither bemoan him. but
weep sore for him that gooth away, for no
shall return no more nor see his native
country" II matters little who the indi-
vldual may bc--a. prince in exile or a ser
want girl in "A city hospital the wall Is the
same, ITS hard to dee frae hame. "
Chara ctcristic to the core. recital ana
typical, are SCOTS passionate desire to
that his dying eyes might see again tho
old drovoroad through the heather. the
hills of sheep, and the homes of the silent
vanished races. And when amid the roll
ing prairies beyond the Mississippi River
tho SCotchman known to half the world
as an Ian MaClaren passed away on Mon
day at the noon-time, there was conCen-
trated again the poignant pathos of the
last scene OF The Battle OF Otterburn,
when the Douglas. struck down in his
last fight and wounded to death on an
alien field, says to his "an dear sister S
SOM"