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The Alaska prospector., 1907-10-17
Gold Thief Suicides

steamer Yukon, has been arrested for the theft If $4O.OOO of gold contained in q registered mail sack which was being shipped out from Fairbanks lact July. He comultted suicide by taking poison in his bunk while beinp brought here by the officials. Richard Hall, well known saloon man, has been arrested for com pilclty Tn the stealing, and it is reported that he has confessed Several sensational arrests are predicted. The stolen gold was melted up and sold in bars to Seattle banks.
 Washington, Oct. l7-Gcneral Oreelev announces through the 1 press that unless 1t IS definitely settled that katalla is to be the terminus Of the proposed railroad to the interior of Alaska instead of Valdez, there will be no cable ex tension to that port by the govern ment
 Chicago, Oct. l7-The court per- mits the meeting of the Illinois Central directors today, but has enIolhed Hartman from voting the 290,O0O shares as requested in the injunction proceedings of Fish.
 Manila, Oct 17-Secretary Taft arrived here this morning and was given great ovation. Practically all the inhabitants of the town were parading the streets in his honor
 Seattle. Oct 17-Advices from katalla, via Valdez report that there is barely ten days provisions Tn the new railroad camp. and that serious trouble is anticipated if supplies cannot be landed immedi. ately. Steamshi. owners of this city speak of the Katalla harbor as huge marine joke, and say that there Is no possibility of ever put ting in an artificial harbor which will enable vessels to land during the winter. Tho Northwestern Railroad Co has lost thousands of dollars already this season on their charters, owing to the ina bility of the vessels to land freight. The Bertha left for the South at U ..x-I-A
The Alaska prospector., 1907-10-17

The Bertha left for the South at midnight. She had a full load of passengers, including many of the laboring meu of the Alaska Home Railway crew,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

On last Wednesday the chro1icle
editor accompanied Mr.. Z. 8. Gtgleux.
the government agent In charge q
work in this district,
on trip along Red river as far as
Fairmonnt, where he inspected the
crops of Mr.. J. T. Hodnett. Dr. Web
ster Smith. and some others. inter
ested in methods to eircumvent the
boil weevil. His Judgment Is that
the sandy lands along the river have
made from one-third to one-halt al
an average crop. while stiff lands In
the rear cannot I've counted on Tor
more than one-fourth of acrop.
Mr.. Gigleux il impressed with the
demonstrated fact. that our farmers
can make cotton In spite OF the boil
weevil, and says that II with all the
unfavorahle weather and climatic
conditions we have done so well th''
season. there il no doubt we can dt
much better another year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
b. F. Lewis for Sheriff.

Among our announcements TINS
week will I've found that Of b. r. Lewis,
who is a candidate for the office of
sheriff Of Grant parish, subject to the
action of the Democratic voters in
the approaching primary election.
Mr.. Lewis is native of Grant par
ish, being born and raised here, and
acquiring his education in our public
schools. He was born Jan. ] 1874,
and is consequently 33 years OF age.
a fine specimen of physical manhood.
and in the prime of life. He is par
ticularly sunny and jovial in DISPOSE
ton, and readily makes and retains
friends by his unvarying courtesy
and pleasantness, but with it oil ne
is fine business man, and has work
ed himself up from the bottom round
to be nun of affairs and Importance
| in the community. He served az "a
member of the police jury for ward
three from 1900 to 1904, and being
reelected served one additional year,
when he resigned on account of re-
moval into ward five to engage IN
the saw milling business, which bust
ness ne has made success by start
ing at the bottom and working t.
the top. He was secretary, treasurer
and manager Of the Sand Spur Lum
her Co. from 1898 for about fou'
wears. He was then superintendent
Of the logging department OF the La
I.nmber Co. ut Rochelle for abOu
twenty months, from 1905 to 1906
and we understand still has SOM
milling interests. Mr.. Lewis is
member of Friendship Baptist church
He was married in 1896, and lou
children blessed his home, only on
of them being now living. he " y
the lace ut the solicitation ut man
) friends who recognize his fitness 10
the office, and will accord him
hearty support He pledges h'mse
to do his duty impartially aud .
the hest of his ability, and pubiIshe
: an address to the people in this issu
: of the Chronicle, in which he state
the admirable platform by which 4
: will be guided. Our readers are :.
! ouestesi to read his address in anot'
pr columU.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
Letter About Good Roads

Black Greek. In, Aug. 2I,gUf
Editor COLax Chronicle:
Now as we have another campaign
upon us. it il iii order that tll pui''n'
,,uestious lie ventilated We do not
think that there is any one question.
in this parish at least, that needs ans
more attention just now than the
nublic roads. L would like to hear
from all aspirants for 'the office oi
police Juror ON the subject. We need
something more substantial and
practical than aconventiOn ut Baton
Rouge, Shreveport or some other
city' where some theorist usually
takes the opportunity to blow on hik
.,,s. and there the work usually ends.
Ne think that now is the proper tim.
TO change the old slip-shod system 81
keeping up the public roads, whiit
the finances of the country are good
In a few years the valuable timber
will all be removed from our lands
when the valuation will he necessary
Inv decreased. We think that tn
proper way to get at an intelligent
method is for all persons interested
to outline some plan, and let the pub
| lie know them through one Of tn
: IN pars in the parish.
Now, Mr.. Editor, III this PROPOSE
ton meets y0nr approval, please IN
|, vite correspondence on the suhlsS:t
especially from the candidates who's
duty it will be to formulate an
adopt plan and provide for carry
5 ing it into effect.
sDo not have them in their engernes
to all speak at once. OBSERVER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
The Tulane University OF La,
Now Orleans, la.
Edwin B. Cralghead. IL. D., PrcsIdent

The Tulane University Of Louisiana.
founded In 1876 as the University OF
Louisiana, In the logical head oI the
entire system Of public educational
institutions Of the State.
Full courses are. offered In Ian
gnages, Sciences. Engineering. Archi-
lecture, Law. Medicine. Pharmacy.
Art. Splendid department for wo-
men In Newcombt'oIlege. Full course
IN Architecture will I've offered next
sI.ssis,u. Teachers College, recently
cst al,lishs.d. will open October 1st.
Mnny scholarships In Academic Col
lrgrs. Expenses low. Low dOrmi-
tory rates.. Next session Of all de-
partn,ellts. except the Medical. he.
gins October let. Medical Depart.
imnt opens October Plat. Send foi
catalogue. x. II. bNUFF.
jyN2m SECRETARY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
snhscrintions Keceived.


The Chronicle is.greatly pleased TO
again acknowledge the receipt with
in the present week OF twenty new
subscribers, as follows: Acy NJ
Adams, NJ. L. Buckner, S. CuIpepper,
W. O. Collins, II. l.. Weaver, H. Y.
Dodson. W. C. Travis. G. T. Allen,
D. NJ. Smith, d. d. Fredieu, E. b. Ty-
.on, A. NJ. Box. NJ. Z. Jackson, !. B.
Lowrey, W. NJ. Bowen, A. L. Lilly
r. X. Garrett, E. A. Smith, DR.. N. A
Estep and Mrs. j. B. REYNOLDS.
Also we acknowledge receipt OF re
uewals of subscription from the toi
lowing: Dr.C E. Woods, L. W. Law
| renee, H. Easterbrook and Y. a
| TisOp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
To the Ci,isens of Grant Parish

Having announced myself rs q can
diiate for the office Of sheriff in thu
parish of Grant, subject to the ac.
ton III the Democratic primary, !
take this means of informing the
voters Of the parish Of how | expect
To conduct the affairs OF the office
should he elected.
1sf-I promise if elected to not use
the office for the purpose OF pushing
nyself politically, or that of any
candidate.
Id promise to enforce the cri'nl-
nal laws on all alike and show no ia
yoritism in it's enforcement.
3d-That / will run down all blind
tiger business, and use my best e.
ltorts to make prohibition complies
success in Grant parish.
4th-That whenever l hear Of any
violation of the laws in any portion
of the parish, / will go at once to thu
place and make personal investign
ton Of such infractions, aud try t.
ASCERTAIN the guilty parties.
i 5th-I promise if elected to run tn
iail ON an economical basis, that tn
same may not be any more burden
some to the parish than is possible
and that will ut all times keep tn
same in a good sanitary condition
i 6th-That / will work those in jai
serving sentences upon the pnlsli
roads in any part Of the parish a
may be instructed by the police jury
7th-That will only employ good
careful, prudent and painstakin'
men rs my deputies.
sth-Thut l will run my office a
: economical rs possible and save tn
parish all the expense possible.
/, 9tb-If elected | promise to trea
all alike and show no special favoI
itism to any, and use my efforts t
maintain law aud order and to sur
press crime.
/ promise you il elected to do thes
: things specially in addition t0 tn
general duties imposed upon one .
sheriff and tax collector. and ask til
suffrage of the people ri Grant pal
ish at the approaching primary.
b. F. LEWIS
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
The Assessment on Pine Timber

The ASScSSthIcOC OH 4 fuC AfosOCss
The State Board of Equalizers on
Wednesday decided to value the pine
timber Of Louisiana for purposes 81
taxntion us follows:
Class Aat ST. per acre.
Class b ut $12 per acre.
Class e at IS per acre.
The action of the board does not
materially change the values placed
upon pine by the assessor inGran'
parish, his figures having been $2O-
SO and IS for the three respective
grades. In fact, the change VIII g'vt
Grant parish a small increase in the
assessment and the consequent rev.
euues to he derived from taxes.
The reason why Grant gets the
benefit Of an increase in her revenues
n that there is only about hall as
much of class A timber, on which the
board reduced the price $3 per acre,
while there is about twice as much oil
class b, ON which the board raised
the assessment 81 per acre. lnoth-r
words, while the board cuts Grant
parish for So on one grade, they give
us the equivalent OF about ~ on an
other grade, aud the assessment on
our pine lands is increased in about
that proportion.
We have not the time and space &c
review the action Of the board in TIM
issue Of the Chronicle, as to the vaiu
atoms of live stock and other prop
erty, but will endenvor SO to do intr'
along. From a conversation VIII
MIR. r. r. Jeter, however, who mad
the assessments in Grant parish, an'
has been keeping pretty well poste'
Dn the matter, We are led to under
stand that there will be no materla
change.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

C.. w. Payne for Representative
At the solicitation Of his many
friends by numerously signed petit
tions, Mr.. e. w. Payne, OF the seventh
ward. has consented to become csttl-
didate for Representative of the par
ish of Grnnt. at the Forthcoming
Democratic primary election.
Mr.. Payne was born and reared on
a farm in Grant parish. He comes
from family distinguished for hon
psty and integrity, his father, the
late lamented Rev. j. S. Payne, be-
ing one of the most influential and
useful pioneer preachers in the coun-
try. Mr.. Payne is only 81 years 81
age. but his keen perception and
hard and persistent study has forged
him to the front, and he is classed At
one of the best equipped young meT
in the entire parish. He is Il consist
emit and christian worker, a promi
nent and Jealous Mason, and q
Woodman of the World. MIR. Payne
practical training from childhood
has been along the line OF agrieul
ture, and his sturdy farm life has 81
identified him with that calling tina
the masses may safely commit thei
interests to his hands. As u bust
ness man and citizen he has show
himself to be competent and worthy
and his many friends take pleasar
in extending him their warmes
support.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

Il have used ChamberlaiD's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since IL
WINS first introduced to the public IN
1872, and have never found one instance
where cure was not speedily effected
ty its use. have been commercial
traveller for eighteen years, and ever
start out on trip without this, my faith
full friend" says H. s. Nichols, OF Oak.
land, Ind. Ter. When man has used
remedy for thirty-hye years he knows
it's value and is competent to speak Of
| it. For sale by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

The Grant Parish Democrat has
completed it's first year, and we con-
gratulate it on passing the first an
nual milestone OF, its existence. In
it's last issue, August oath, it began
it's second volume, and says:
sIn starting on our second years
Journey, we do SO feeling that We
have a great field before us, and one
in which there is ample room Tor ex.
pansion, and in it We hope to merit
and share a good part OF tie bust
ness -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

Our correspondent Observer
writes us a Letter About Good
Roads," which will be found in an
other place. The subjects OF good
roads and.good schools are perhaps
the two most important matterso'
public interest our prospective offici
ais will have to deal with, and it il
quite timely and altogether proper
that those who will have to do witt
these matters should tell the people
their position on them. 1t is also. IL
order for ourcltizrns Oexpress them
selves on the subject, and the Chron
icIe will take pleasure in giving pub
Lefty to their views.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
. A T,son far police Juror.

/ Mr.. o. A. Tison is candidate Tor
police juror from ward two. and hrs
name will be found in our regular
list Of candidates Mr.. Tison is one
of the best known citizens OF ward
two and needs no introduction at
orr bnuds. He is a. man of affairs,
thoroughly interested in the welfare
of the community, and has had q
wide field of observation and expert
ence to qualify him for the duties oil
the position. He has large circle
of friends and acqiaintances, to
whom we take pleasure in submitting
his candidacy, and feel sure they VIII
accord him a liberal and hearty
support.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
Lost Cow-S5 Reward.

EstrHyed from my place ON August
18th, one dark brown Jersey COW.
Peg hOrns. mo- mark or brand. Has
yellow calf following her, ana they
ARE supposed to he headed for Lin
coin parish. Will pay 8 fOrany one
locating. the animals and returning
them to j. w. DEES,
aug24-tf Bentley. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

never cry as do elIiIdrsr Who Ore sufyeF-
ing from hunger. Such b lie caune OF
ali babies who cry and are treated Tor
sickness, when they really are suffering
from hunger. This 10 cauaed teom their
food not being assimilated but devoured
by worms. A Few dnses OF Whites
Cream vermisuge will cause them TO
cease crying aud begin tothrive at once.
Give it . trial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
The opelousas Courier OF August

!. The Opelousas Courier OF August
bath prints our article, Ages OF the
aud fails to give US
sEredit for the same. 1t wasn't much
S6f an effort, neighbor, but it was our
own get up; and a fellow don't like to
see his stuff appropriated without
acknowledgement. We have notice
"a two or three illy-concealed swipes
of our thunderin some other quarters
of late, and they didn't even have
the loop-hole the Courier has to gel
out of the discourtesy. The Cour'el
prints our article entire, word fo'
word. and we are charitable enough
to believeit was an oversight OF th'
printer IN iniling to give the credit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
Notice of Application for
Pardon.

was convicted at the April term
~ court IN Grant parish Of murder
without capital punishment and sen
fenced to the penitenttary for life.
am now applying for a pardon.
Colfax, La, Aug. 5. 1907.
ROBERT MOORE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
We are authorized to announce
]. NJ. WARDLOW

as a candidate for Representative
from Grant. parish In the next Gener.
al Assembly. subject tn the action o'
the Democratic voters In the primary
ELECTION held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
For second Magistrate, Ward Two.
We are authorized to announce
THOS- u. BUCKNER

s,s n candidate for Second Magistrate
nf the second ward Uf Grant parish,
subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic voters In the primary election
held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

We are authorized to announce
VIM. LACROIX
as a candidate for Assessor OF Grant
,,u rish, subject to the action Of The
Democratic voters In the primary
election held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
For Police Juror. Ward -Four.
We are authorized to announce
M. H. NUGENT

s,s q candidate for Police Juror from
Ward Four. subject to the nOmina-
ton Of the Democratic party IN the
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
For Magistrate. Ward Three.
We are authorized to announce
RAY WATSON,

Of Dry Prong. as u candidate for JUS
tice OF the Peace for Ward 3. subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
We are authorized to announce
l.. T.. HADNOT

ns a candidate for Sheriff OF Grant
parish, subject to the action of the
Democratic voters In the primary
election held to make nOmina tons.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


G. w PAYNE
M a candidate for Representative
from Grant parish iif the next Gener.
al Assembly. subject to the action o.
the Democratic voters In the primary
election held to make nominat'ons.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
We are authorized to announce
Il. A. EORTSON

IA n candidate for Sheriff OF Grant
parish. subject to the action Of tht
Democratic voters In the primary
election held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

We are authorized to announce
A. b. PERKINS
as q candidate for Sheriff of Grant
parish, subject to the action OF thu
Democratic voters IN the primary
election held to make nolninatiOns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

For Police Juror, Wnrd Two.
We are authorized to announce
u. A. TYSON
rs candidate for police juror from
Ward Two, subject to the action ol
the Democratic party 10 primary
election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
eff we haven't got it we'll get it"
LADIES

Full line of Fall Dress Goods.
including Silks, Brilliantines.
Mercerised goods. Broad
cloth. High Grade Gingnam:
and a splendid selection OF
Prints, Fine Linens, Lawns
Shirt Waists. and Hosiery
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

We are authorized to announce
Il. s. MURRELL
IN q candidate for Assessor OF Grant
parish. subject to the action OF thu
Democratic voters in the primary
election held to make nominations
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

For Sheriff
We are authorized to announce
b. f. LEWIS
as Il candidate for Sheriff at Grant
parish, subject to the action Of the
democratic voters in the PRIMARY
election held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
We are authorized to announce
X. r. JETER

M n candidate for Assessor Of GRAM
parish. subject tO the action 81 the
Democratic VOTERS In the primary
lection held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

We are authorized to announce
NJ. H. PERTON

as a candidate for the Office OF asses
sor. subject to the action uf the Dem
ocratlc party In primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31

mat received car load OF furn'-
%nre i. W. Duncan Co.. Ito.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-08-31
MEAT MARKET

MEAT MAKNEI
We carry only the best OF
Kansas City meats. One
trial will convince you.
Market open on ounuay
from eight O'Clock until all
are served.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-03-29
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Two tablespoonfuls OF strong clear
coffee added to meat gravies imparts
rich color and fine flavor. The cof
fee should be added just before re-
moving from the fire.
In steaming dumplings or puddings
a cloth should first be placed over the
steamer before the lid is put on. 1t
prevents moisture from setting and
insures light puffy dumplings.
The rustiest iron sink in existence
will yield to bath of kerosene. Rub
it into the entire surface, let 1t re-
main for a few hours. then wash In
soap and water.
Housekeepers know how quickly
lemons lose their freshness and dry
or else decay. A simple remedy is to
place them in jar filled with water
the water to be renewed every day OF
two. By this means this perishable
fruit can be kept fresh and sound fol
several weeks.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-03-29
Put nIsmarok In Hole.

When Bull Run Russell, who died
q short time ago, was with the Ger
man army In 1870 he reported long
Interview with the crown prince Erred
erick), some expressions in which
gave umbrage to Bismarck. Bismarck
sent for him, lost his temper and said;
Il suppose you couldn't resist showing
your Importance by reporting all that
that 'dunderhead' confided to your"
Russell replied: Your excellency
knows that / always respect conf
dences; there is much that you have
said to me you're III that have not re-
ported" Bismarck: "Pouf! Anything
/ say to you you may bawl from the
top of ST. Paul's." Il thank your excel.
Iency," said Russell. Il shall use that
permission to record your opinion OF
the crown prince"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-03-29
Cherries In Jelly.

To make the cherries in jelly. drain
the syrup from can of red cherries.
heat and pour over two tablespoon.
fuls of gelatine that has been dlssolv-
ed in a little cold water. allowing a
pint and half of liquid to two table
spoonfuls gelatine. Strain the mix.
ture into a ring mould and set aside
to harden. Do this the day before
you wish to serve It When ready to
put on table, turn out on a low glass
dish, fill the center with cherries
from which the pits have been re-
moved, sweeten slightly II necessary
and cover lightly with mounds of
whipped cream. II preferred, you
may use some of the quickly prepared
iellies now in the market, selecting
the cherry flavor. Follow directions
ON the package. but as the jelly be-
gins to set" drop in Maraschino OF
preserved cherries. Serve with whip
ped cream.