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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09
Seeking THINGS Prof,n..

The Rev. Z. E. Hale is fond of gar
dening, and on one occasion several
years ago was trailing creeping ivy
vine to a piece of trellis near his gate
when he noticed that small boy waa
standing near watching him very at
tentively.
wei, my young friend" he said
you seem to be quite interested in
what am doing: are you looking for
q hint or two in gardening?"
NO. said the boy, I'm waiting "a
hear what a parson says when hs
hammers his thumb. BOSTON Harala.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09
LEE MAJESTY.

James I. of England, and VI. Of
Scotland, was, as every one knows,
deficient in vigor and steadiness.
Having heard of famous preacher
who was very witty in his sermons
and peculiarly 30 in his choice Of
texts, he ordered this clergyman to
preach before him, With all suit
able gravity the learned divine gave
out his text in the following words :
James, first and sixth, in the lat
ter part Of the verse: He that wa
vereth is like a wave Of the sea
driven with the wind and tossed. -
"Ods-chickens! he's at me al
ready" exclaimed the king. Scrap
Book.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09

national debt of Mexico. But in this
attempt to empty his treasury he was
thwarted. The Mexican government
was so proud that 1t declined the IA
vor. Don Pedro, however, is not a
man to be easily discouraged. He is
going to give his money away, In spite
of obstacles. And so, after long DELHI
GRAFTON. he has announced he would
give $10,000,000 to the poor of Mexico,
the money to be distributed by the
government. Little, If any, is to be
given outright to any applicant, but
each of those who are found worthy
In the eyes of the government will re-
ceive small farm, be provided with
a home or be helped to establish him.
self in business. Provision has been
made to found free schools with the
fund. and small amount will be given
TO struggling churches. 1t is estimat-
ed that as many as 10000 persons will
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09
Shut Up for Once.

The amateur theatrical performance
was being discussed.
you know that part of the new
play where the man seizes the woman,
forces her into the cupboard, and
turns the key on herr"
yes"
"Well, last night a fellow in the
audience applauded 1t so much that
Ahcy had to put him out"
Il don't think there is anything to
applaud about it."
But there was. 1t turned out that
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09

Don Pedro Alvarado is generous
hearted mine owner of Mexico, who
has resolved that he will die poor,
somewhat after the spirit and purpose
of Carnegie, of this country. He owns
a mine which can produce net profits
of $12,000,000 a year. and all this i'm
'mense income he declares he will give
away. In order to attain his purpose
he offered not long ago to pay OF the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09

lows Falls by four bands and their
chiefs under one principal chief.
The fact that the action of the
water has removed what was discov-
cred on the rocks a hundred years
or SO ago indicates to not few that
much more of the record must have
disappeared previously.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09
The Annual Rest.

Young Husband--My dear, after a
year of unremitting labor and closest
economy we have, find, succeeded in
saving about $500. What shall we
do with it?
Young Wife-Well, my dear. We
both need rest. Let's 60 to a pleas.
ure resort for q weex.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09

/ the fellow was the husband of the
actress, and it was the first time he
had ever seen anybody shut her up."
was the cool reply.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09

has devoted his entire life to the study
William Pickering Harvard
pertinent upon and perfect device by which he thinks vehicle
venton attached to an ordinary tricycle. and in several tests
rate Of ten miles an hour Prot Pickering is member Of the
solving the most effective motor
device. = -
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whose mas oeeo
twice territorial gov
president OF
Warren
in
in until
business he
consa
tion
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09

John Thrasher, an old timer who
lived in Cornish. N. H., came into tho
hotel Office one bitter cold January
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-09
GAVE HIM COVETED PLACE.

John Thrasher's Vision Of Down Be-
low Told to Good effect.
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daughter?
Little wonder that they now
looked about them with awe and
dread, and were eager to quit the
hot, noisy streets and reach the open
fields once more.
The man chirruped kindly note
OF encouragement to the worn-out
horse. In response the faithful ami
NAL quickened its slow pace for a
few steps, and then suddenly went
down on the hard stones of the
street to rise no more.
In helpless apathy the couple
stopped, bewildered and dazed, then
as the full enormity of the disas-
ter dawned on the woman's mind
she flung herself down on her
knees, and tried yainly to lift the
head of the dying animal into her
lap, calling entreatingly:
Badly! Badly! you-uns amt
a-goin' ter leave we-uns here? The
hill kentry amt but little piece
of-jes' ter-morrow. Can't We take
we-uns only thar-ies' thar?'
mo, mother, he's at the end Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR UNION.
The Rev. N. l. Anderson Delivers an
Address and Officers Are Elected.

The Jefferson county focal union Of the
Christian Endeavor societies held It's
monthly meeting last night in the Sec
ond Presbyterian church with a good at
tendance and an interesting programme.
The Rev. Neal l.. Anderson, pastor of
the Central Presbyterian church of Mont
gomery delivered the address of the even
ing upon the work of the Christian En-
deavor He is a speaker of wonderful
power and renewed the enthusiasm of the
local members.
The union then went into the election of
officers, which resulted In the choice of
T. Il. Terry. president; f. NJ. Ballard,
vice president; Miss Fannie Hughes, see
rotary; Estelle Sibley, chairman of the
press committee; c. II. King chairman
of the lookout committee; II. G. Braxton,
chairman of the miscellaneous commit
tee; Allen DAILY. chairman of the social
committee: NJ. l.. McAllister. chairman of
the programme committee; II. b. Lyman.
chairman of the transportation commit
tee; Miss Mary Bissett, Junior superin-
tendent; Miss Maud Newton, chairman Of
the temperance committee.
This was followed by a social with re-
freshments served by the entertainment
committee. The meeting on the first Tues
day in next month will be held in the
Third Presbyterian church.
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Personal and General.

Mr.. Allen Emmal of the Crescent Gro
Gerry company, returned Sunday from a
weeks trip to Covlngton, KY, Cincinnati
and Columbus, o.
Mr.. L. w. Jones has returned and ac-
copied his old position with Ellis, the
jeweler. He left here about five months
ago to accept position in Pensacola.
Fla, but says there is no town that
pleases him like Busy Ensley"
Capt. M. II. Hansard of Mumford. is
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
c. F. Camp. He is Mrs. Camps father
Mr.. John Flautt, for a number of years
connected with the open hearth depart
ment at the steel plant, has accepted
position with the Bessemer Fire Brick
company He commenced his new duties
on January l. He and his family will
move to Bessemer in a few days, where
they will In future reside.
Miss Grace Bryant is visiting her
brother, Mr. ]. C. Bryant on Avenue F.
Miss Bryant is also a cousin of DR. L.
A Reagor.
The JOY Bearers of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Sunday school went to Bir-
mingham in a body of about twenty last
night and were entertained by class
No. - at Mr.. ]. Spratt Bridges Refresh
ments were served and games INDUCED In,
and the evening was one long to be
remembered by the two classes.
Mr.. j. r. Forman, attorney at law of
Gadsden, was in the city today to see
his two classmates. Messrs. Fred G.
Moore and r. L. Daniel.
Miss Sarah Gidu will entertain few
friends at her sisters. Mrs. II. c. Rus
sell. in honor of her guest, Miss Esther
Deaur of Montgomery. Progressive DON'T
noes will be the feature of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
MUCH HANGS ON
COURT DECISION
EnSIey Awaits Action With
Greatest Interest
OFFICERS EASTERN STAR
Joy Bearers of Cumberland Sunday
School Make Trip to Birmingham.
other News of Ensley.
Boyd Confident.

Ensley, January S.-(Special.) 1.-The SUI
preme court is expected to render de-
cision in the city of Ensley VS.. c. A.
Cohen case within the next few days. and
the citizens of Ensley are awaiting this
decision with eager interest. Fully one
half of the town lies in the disputed terri
tory, and 80 per cent of the residents
there want to be within the corporate linn
its. They realize that the public school
privileges, use of public library and fire
protection, from all of which they will be
deprived should the supreme court de-
eide the case adversely, will mean much
to them.
In the event of such a decision the city
would not only suffer from decreased
revenue, but would have to refund taxes
10 the property owners from 1903 to 1906
inclusive, which would seriously interfere
with extensive Improvements already un-
der way. City Attorney Robaine Boyd
feels confident that the decision will be in
the city's favor, and the majority of he
citizens are of the same opinion.
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BURCH CLEARED OF
MURDER CHARGE
Case Was Tried Before Mayor
Atkins
SELF DEFENSE SHOWN
Odd Fellows Install officers-5rilliant
CotiIlon Given Miss Straus at Har-
mony cIub-sOuthern Shop
Is Booming.
SELF DEFENSE SHOWN

Selma. January S.-(Special.)-At the re-
quest of Solicitor Thompson of this cir
cult the decision of the city authorities
not to hold a preliminary examination in
the case of L. S. Burch, charged with the
murder of Marion Phillips on Friday
night last, was changed and this morning
at o'clock Mayor Atkins took up the
case.
Mr.. Burch was represented by w. B.
Craig as his attorney. The city was rep
resented by City Attorney Young. There
was little not already known brought out
In the examination of the witnesses. w.
S. Harbowski, from whom Phillips got
the pistol just before going up to Bucrh
and striking him while the latter stood
at the counter of the Plaza saloon, was
the first witness called. lie was fol-
lowed by j. d. Harrison, L. j. Wright,
the bartender Mr.. l.. j. Faux, Hayes
Walker and J. r. Rogers.
City Attorney Young, after the evil
dence was in, declared his willingness
to submit the case without argument,
The counsel for the defendant stated he
simply wanted to call attention to the law
as to murder and homicides and spoke
about ten minutes, the city attorney de-
Ginning to make any argument. Attorney
W. b. Craig stated in his argument that
there had been a disposition to term the
affair a dispute between union and nom
union men, but that there was nothing
to show that Phillips had abused or
threatened anybody but Burch, although
Mr.. Brame, Mr.. Montgomery, Mr.. Almia
and others who are non-union men, were
at work along side of Mr.. Burch. 1t
was puely matter of personal 'anmosity
to Mr. Burch that impelled Mr.. Phillips
to abuse and curse him
At the conclusion of the argument
Mayor Atkins said:
1.-The taking of human life is a serious
thing. ! had preferred that the respon-
sibility OF this case might not be placed
upon me, but | will not willingly shirk
any duty, In my opinion Mr. Bucrh has
done no more than any other man would
have done similarly placed. He had rea-
son to think his life was jeopardized and
1t was his duty to himself to protect his
life. Mr. Burch, you are discharged"
Straus CotilIon.
There was a gathering of brllliancy
at the Harmony club rooms last night
the occasion being a cotillion given In
honor of Miss Beatrice Straus by Mr.
and Mrs Sam L. Straus, the fair honoree
being nece of the host and hostess
Miss Straus has been the recipient of
marked attention socially during her visit
to Selma. Her home is in Louisville,
Ky, where she also Is a social favorite.
The cotllon was participated in by about
thirty couples, including besides several
visitors, a number of young married
couples, who were not the least popu-
lar Of those present.
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At the Bijou.

Nat Wills at the Bijou this week is
surrounded by large company of sing
ers, dancers and comedians, each an artist
In his or her particular line, and "A
Lucky Dog" may be said to be one of the
brightest rapid fire" musical attractions
OF the season. The cast includes Della
Stacey as Angelina Pettijohn; Mae Harri-
son as Madeline Grey; Anita Zorn as
Cora Norman, the adventures; Lee
Hobbs Martin as Sarah Darnley, the
school mistress; Charles Udell as Reuben
tiaskns the country lout Fred Rennold
as Gregory Kent; Joseph Eggenton as
Lal Chunder. an East Indian; James Vim
cent as Herbert Dalton, an American vii
lain; James ID. Wilson as Victor Strong,
Madeline's lover; Peter Griffen as Sam
Lurke, race track tout, and Broadhurst
and Currie's beauty chorus. The usual
performance will be given tonight
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News of Pratt City.

Pratt City, January ESPECIAL 1.-The
Barnard supporters will hold a meeting
tomorrow night at the city hall.
The Lacey supporters met tonight, but
adjourned early. They discussed the adj
visibility of putting out an aldermanic
ticket and left the matter to a commit
tee of six, with full power to name the
ticket should they see fit. Both men are
fully satisfied with the situation and seem
sure of success.
DR.. Tom Martin of Plantersville and Dr.
W. C. Martin of Pell City were in the
city today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Page Riley of Bowling
Green. KY, are visiting the family of
Mrs. T. l., Wagner on East Highlands
]. L. Almon is on the sick lift this
week.
Mr.. James Delaney, who is employed by
Uncle Sam in the navy, stationed at-Nor-
folk, Va, is at home on a twenty-days
furlough.~
Mr. S. T. Key is away in another part
of the state on business trip
Mr.. II. T. Bradford has severed his con-
nection with the Pratt Drug company and
has opened up a fancy grocery business
on the opposite. corner from the drug
store. His friends wish him much sue
cess in the new venture.
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installation of officers.

The ladies' of the Eastern Star met last
night In the Masonic hall and the install
lation of officers for the ensuing year
took place. The following are the newly
elected officers: Worthy matron, Mrs.
e. II. Dunlap; associate matron, Mrs
w. A. Ward; conductor, Mrs. Joe Smith;
associate conductor, Mrs. ]. II. Jours;
secretary, Mrs. Robert King; treasurer
Mrs Chapman; marshall, Mrs r. NJ
Cunningham; chaplain, Mrs Henry
Broda; sentinel. j. r. Acuff warden, Miss
Lucy House. The following represent the
five points of the Star: Ada, Mrs. NJ. F.
nam; Ruth. Mrs. Moody Smith;
Mrs DIR. Fields Martha, Mrs
ilecta, Mrs. Hassell.
worthy matron, Mrs. Camp con-
Quoted the installation of the officers
and several prominent visitors from other
chapters were present
token of appreciation was presented to
Mrs. Mary Echols the retiring worthy
matron, by the members of the chapter
The chapter realized nearly s10O off the
play Alabama" presented here recently,
and are preparing to put 1t to a beneficial
use.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
OBSERVE LEES BIRTHDAY.
Alumni of Washington and Lee Uni
versity Had Meeting.

The alumni Of Washington and Lee uni
versity in Birmingham and the suburbs
held a meeting yesterday afternoon at
the Hotel Hillman for the purpose of
mapping out programme for a celebra-
ton in honor of the birth of Gen. Robert
e. Lee, one of the distinguished Vir-
ginians for whom the university is named.
The meeting was well attended. w. @.
Montgomery president of the local alumni
association, presided, and w. p Gum
of Bessemer acted secretary.
It was determined to celebrate the birth
of General Lee at the Country club on
the anniversary of that occasion, jan
uary 49, The programme has not been
finished as yet, but 1t Is the intention of
the association to have an address and
several songs.
The association adjourned to meet again
at the same place on the afternoon of
Thursday, at $50 O clock. President Mont
gomery desires a full attendance of the
membership
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otrene, Jr., with MISS r.sueIle Adler as
his partner. The march was we'll planned
and executed and the figures formed were
quite pretty. The German was led by
Mr.. Karpe, whose success as a conductor
was never more amply demonstrated. He
had able assistance from Mr.. Sterne, him
self a competent leader
Many favors were distributed during
the evening. One of these was q pretty
garnet cup with the name of the favored
one engraved in the glass Fans, calen-
dars and other novelties were utilized to
advantage and formed beautiful souvenirs
of the occasion. One of the favors for
the gentlemen caused much fan. The
men were all seated and the ladies, upon
selecting their partners handed them a
dainty case tied with ribbons, which,
upon being opened, 1t was found by the
eXpectant gentlemen that they had been
handed a lemon"
Delicious ices and cakes were served as
refreshments and greatly enjoyed The
entire evening was replete with pleasure
for those fortunate enough to attend and
MIR. and Mrs Straus added new laurels
to their already charming list as ideal
hosts.
An Enjoyable Affair.
Mrs. l. L. Rosendorf's dining in honor
of her sister Miss Kate Binswanger on
Saturday evening was one of the daiu-
tiest and most enjoyable occasions of
the season. There were twelve guests
and these enjoyed Mrs Rosendorf's hos
pitality TO the fullest extent In a guess
ing contest Mrs. s. l.. Straus was the
lucky winner of the trophy, beautiful
book The trophy for the best sketch
artist was won by Miss Estelle Adler.
The decorations and table appointments
We're both novel and beautiful.
Odd Fellows Installed.
% I IL III
joyable session last night. beginning in
the hall in the Gilman building and con
GLIDING at the Dixie restaurant.
The joint installation of the officers of
Central Lodge No IS and of McAuley
Lodge No. 1876 took place at the hall
Grand Master w. NJ. Crawford officiating
! as installing officer. The newly elected
officers who were installed are as fol-
lows
Central Lodge No. ls-Noble grand, c.
Golson; vice grand, G., Il. Kynard: secre-
tary, I. p. Whitby; treasurer, c. e. Car
ter.
MeAuley Lodge No. 126-Noble grand
l.. Phillips; vice grand. A. c. Bryan; sec
rotary, |. Yaretzky; treasurer, f. NJ. still
well.
After the installation at the hall the
members of the two lodges repaired to
the Dixie restaurant, where delight
full repast was served covers being laid
for sixty. Mr.. r. M Stlllwell was toast
master, and presided with grace and dig
nifty. Among those who responded to SEN
timents besides Grand Master Crawford
were e, S, Starr, Y. b. Atkins, George
Phillips j. f. Carter G. l.. Waller, T. p
Whitby, j. T. Slater, l. Yaretzky and
w. T. Swain.
The entire affair was pleasant through
out and will not soon be forgotten by
those present.
Southern Shops Booming.
The Southern railway shops are on a
BOOM
The new year finds more men employed
in the various departments of the shops
than ever in its history, and in addition
to this the men are getting the highest
pay ever received, $40 a day, not too
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
WARRIOR MEN WILL
BE TRIED SATURDAY
Charged With the Murder of r. D.
Blackburn On New Years
Night at Warrior.

Chris Austin James L. Savage and
John l.. Brake, citizens of Warrior, will
be given preliminary trial before JUS
tlce of the Peace w. L. Russell in tho
first division of the criminal court on
Saturday next
The defendants are at present confined
in the county jail charged with the MUIR
Ger of Ramsey ID. Blackburn, also
citizen of Warrior, on New Years night
ne evidence at the inquest showed that
there had been some trouble among the
parties which started over the rival
claims of two families to the services of
a negro fiddler, who had been engaged
TO play music at both entertainments
Shooting followed the trouble with the
result that Blackburn was fatally shot
and the coroner swore out warrants for
the arrest of the three men already
named.
Since their arrest they have made no
statement about the occurrence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
: At the New Gayety.

The Transatlantic Burlesquers at the
Gayety theatre this week offer an at
traction that is different from anything
else. 1t contains an ollo of five vaude-
vile acts that are as clever as can be
found in any vaudeville theatre in the
country. there is a corps of comedians
that keep the audience laughing all the
time, and there Is music and pretty
wCmen.
The Burlesquers came as somewhat of a
surprise to the audiences Monday. but
when the people heard of the excellence
of the attraction at the Gayety they
turned out in large numbers yesterday,
and the attendance was larger thon on
the opening night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
At the Majestic.

Patrons of the Majestic theatre this
week are simply carried away with the
marvellous work of the Rappo sisters, two
of their native country, Siberia and other
far away countries. AT every performance
they are compelled to respond to a num-
Der of encores. This team is among the
highest priced, as well as most talented,
artists in their particular work on the
road today. They come from the Imperial
opera house at Irkovtsk, Siberia, and
they challenge the world to produce their
equals as opponents of these dances. They
have several changes of costume showing
the garb of the women in those coun-
tries
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
"Hoitv ojtv.v

The original scenery and light effects
used in the New York production of
"Hoity Toity" at Weber & Fields own
Broadway theatre, are to be used in the
production to be seen at the Jefferson
theatre Friday night, and an entirely new
and altogether gorgeous set of costumes
have been provided. The chorus is said
to be uncommonly good. and a real feast
of beauty; the music covers a wide range
of tuneful melody the comedy is refresh
ing, bright and original; the scenery,
dances and light effects dazzling. All IN
all, it will be a delightful treat, not only
from musical and comedy point of view.
but a real beauty show. A large and
exceptionally strong company of singers,
comedians and pretty girls are presenting
"Hoity Toity'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
Daniels Calls MEETING.

r. L. Daniels, who was appointed cam
n manager by the regular democratic
nominees, headed by Fonville for mayor,
called a meeting last night in their head
quarters over Averyts pharmacy for the
purpose of forming plans for the cam
paign A large and enthusiastic meeting
was held and Mr.. Daniels feels confident
that the entire ticket will be supported at
the regular election in February He
had no plans to give out, but will appoint
his committees probably tomorrow night.