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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

We are authorized To auuouncs
MI. G. II. Compton as n candidate
TOR sheriff, subject tn the Democratic.
primary election. Mr.. Compton is a
native uf WinA parish, where he lived
fdr "a years. HeHlso lived five years
10 Jackson phri4fI. and lived in Texas
several years. He honght property
here, aud built the original builiin.
now uHed rs the Williamson hotel.
During the first i've years residence
IN Cuifnx he Was constable III ward
one aud marshal Of the town, from
olWui 1882 to 1885. For the past
three years he has been Sheriff Swat
iorsis chief deputy, on whom slpvolv-
20 = large part III the responsibility
Of the office, aud IN this position he
has given ample exhibition OF his
qualification aud fitness TO Ill th.s
position to which he aspirrs. He has
many friends who will take Il lively
interest IN supporting him for the
Office, and be bids fair To he ia the
race to it's finish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

| There has been some inquiries !,
regard to the complete list Of candi
dates for the different State posi-
tions at the coming election. Whilt
the ticket cannot he made up com
plete ~ all Of the candidates have
not announced, tile following il list
OF those who are candidates., or whu
ARE likely, according to present po
litics,l Developments, to be candi-
dates.
| For United Stntes Senate, s. d.
McEnery.
For Governor, J. Y. SANDERS, St.
Mary: Col. Theo. Wilkinson, Plaque
mine; General Leou Jastremski, Bat
on Rouge.
For Lieutenant Governor, j. j..
Bailey, OpeIousas; J. Sheldon Toom-
sr, Lake Charles; :. Nc. Lawras IN,
West Fsliciana; Paul Lambrement,
81. James.
For Secretary Of State, John T.
Michel, New Orleans; Sam A. Mout-
go'nery, New Orleans; J. E. Glissen,
New Orleans; A. E. Hebert, NewOr-
leans.
For Auditor, j. N. Smith. Union;
Paul cap.ieviIIe, New Orleans; Joe
Hyams, West Baton Ronge.
For Attorney General, Walter
Guion, Napoleonville; Paul Sompay- |
rac, Lake Charles; r. g. Pleasants, |
shreveport; A. V. Coco. Marksvillp.
For State Treasurer, o. b. Steele,
Baton Rouge.
For State superintendent Of Elu-
'ation. J. r. Aswpll. Lincoln; J. ". /
Baton Rouge.
For Register Of STATE. Land Office.
s,nile VueilIsnent. New iberia; Fred
Trace. Pluquen.ine; A. ". Crnudell,
Jew Orleans; Harrison Stewart, Ten-
az.
For Commissioners of Agriculture
nd Immigration. Col. Chas. SrIsuler,
)eSoto.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

Aloha, La., June 18th.
The water is going down and
houses are going up in Aloha.
Mr.. Luther Bnckner started build.
ing his house this morning.
DR.. NJ. A. Estey, the new pbys;.
clan, is getting lots Of practice now.
Guess VIZ will have new postmns-
ter here. Two petitions have gone
to Washington, and the way is OMEN
Tor more II there are any more aspir-
ants.
Mr.. J. L. Calhoun, was in Aloha
on Monday.
Our old friend, Rev. Geo. A. Kelly.
ct WINFIELD, was pleasant caller
an the writer last Saturday. and We
are always glad when the brother
calls.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Miller went Ia
Verda on Sunda y, and were we'll treat
Ell by Prof. j. A. Patton and his
better hall. An account oF our nice
dinner would ie too long for space
IN your crowded columns.
We have three cold drink stands
in Aloha, and it IL il said there will
In two more. All get ont of iss.
Am glad to state Mrs. Carrie Wells
" recovering from. her late illness If
i week duration.
Amid the sunshine and the shade
Mrs. NJ. lost her fine pet mn,i devoted
nOu,ks xs,sf md had :, ..,l 1..-..:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

At his home in Montgomery. La.
"Wednesday night, July Sd. Major H J.
/ Y. Mccain, a veteran soldier of the
Confederate war, departed this life
aged about seventy years. He was
u nsan Of grand character. and has
filed up n full measure at Usefulness
in his long life. He was born in COosa
county, Ala, in 1888 being the cid
est 0f six sons and five daughters
born to Henry B. and Rebeca r.
Mct'nin. This notph family moved
to Louisiana in 1859, the father dy-
ing at Montgomery, La. in the year
1888. and his .venerabl wife surviv-
ing him n few years. Major Mccain
joined Company d. 18th La. Imam
try OF the Confederate army, and held
the position of captain until June,
1854, when he WAS promotes. to the
rank Of major He was twice wound
I'd. first in the arm at A.Iantn. Ca.
and afterward lost his leg ut Frank
lin, Tenn. He VAS captured and
kept n prisoner at Camp. Chase and
JohnsOu's Island, Ohio, until August,
1866. He represented Grant parisl,
in the Ltgislatnrefrom 1879 TO 1882.
and was 4 uiesni,er of the ps,lice jury
1T this parish forfnnr years. showing
fine executive ability in both posi-
tis,lls. Hr WIS u member uf Mont
sOlnrry EOslgp. M. los +. 4 4. NJ.
sas Junior Grand Warden III the
louisiana for ous. wear, and
Tor fanr years Deputy Grand Master
III the l fth Masonic district III Lon
isiana. and WIS Woirhipful Master nI
sis home hodge fur several years. He
'njoyei n wide and favorable me-
inaintHpre in the mercantile world. |
.inving conducted business in Mont
.omrry for many years. and WIS
we'll known in religious circles. him
'rlf and wife being members Of the
,lethodist church. in which they
were active and cousecrated workers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06
Administrators Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish q
Grant. State Of Louisiana.


Succession ot Joseph Biiies, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by yirtne
OF the authority vested ip me br law at
Administrators of the above succession
and acting under an order of the honor.
able Judge Of the 18th Judicial District
Court, ] win offer for sale at the late
residence Of Joseph BiIles deceased. il
ward seven. Grant parish, La, between
the haurs prescribed i.y law. on
SATURDAY, July ID, 1907,
the following described property of the
above succession, t0-wit:
Personal property Stove and kitchen
utensils. II chairs. ] dining table, one
lot Of crockery. bath tub, 3 bedsteads.
gun, wardrobe. buggy, horse wse.
on, 2 OK wagons, piles OF lumber. one
lot OF pillow tools, / gin stand, / mare.
horse, ? nnles, or head Ut cattle.
pump. piles Of lumber, plow, / loi
garden and plantation tools, ] post hole
digger, 3 pairs sheep shears. 3 sets hsr-
ness sioz. pillow points, l peck mews-
ure. show case. grips. 2 saddles. on~
lot Irvine. screw driver. hatchet, on.
safe, pair scales, pair saddle bags.
coal oil tank, lot single trees, 100 lbs
nails, saw, l square, drawing knife,
3 old augers. brace and bits.
Sale for cash. rs per inventory on file
IN the Office Of the clerk OF the court in
Colfsx, La.
This June %. 1907.
A. MORAT BILLS, Admir-.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

When you have 4 bad cough or cold
do not let It dfsg along until il becqnlee
chronic bropclsitis or develops into IN
attack OF pneumonia, bnt give IL the At
tentioD 1t deserves snd get rid ct It.
Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy end
you are sure OF prompt relief. Fsom q
small beginning the sale and use Of this
preparation has extended TO all parts OF
the United States and to many foreign
countries. It's many remarkable cures
OF coughs and colds have won for it this
wide reputation and extensive use. Sold
by Valley drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

One ut the most remarkable saItt
ever known in this country is now ia
progress in Colfnx ut the big brick
store III j. H McNcply, whose name
y guarantee of square dealing
The result IL wonderful showing 0J
what printers ink will do when used
IN liberal quantities and convincing
style When McNeely's big two-pnve
advertisement appeared last week It
attracted vile spread III tpnti0n and
IT the opening on the 3D. many pep
pie from the country and adjoining
towns were present to take advauf-
age OF the crushing reduction in
prices The universal verdict is thai
the advertised prices are true in ev-
cry particular; and for the next nix
days that the sale IA to continue the
crowds will be sure To keep coming
Such q slaughter in the price uf first
class goods MAS never Witnessed ~
this loc,tlity before. The cash xales
on the opening day amounted to|
$500 90.
Tits remarkable ten day sale is he
ing conducted under the dipction ,,f
Mr. q. W. Chandler, travelling mama
ger Of the american Salvage Co. He
has ), corps ri abont thirty statesmen
nnd snlesladies. and the same num-
l'er Of ''cashv boys and girls. and he
rs'sh with which they sell goods to |
fbr tlsrongs that come in a caution.
l'he snle will hast all of next week. |
and your attention " directed tn the
big al. on our front page telling
sbout someof the bargains to be had
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

Mr.. W.. A. Butts, who handed in his
subscription to the Chronicle ON Wed
ns'sday informed us things were ON q
boom at Bentley. They havem union
warehouse and fine railroad deep
well, and the place is improving right
along.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

ue announcement OIL Hon. >. NJ
Robertson 0f Enst Baton Rouge as Il
candidate for the Legislature we art
inclined to think means nothing
short Of trial for Speaker OF the
House. While not wishing to give
expressions of preferment. yet We
consider Mr.. Robertson in every re-
spect well fitted for the position. He
served in the Constitutional Conven-
ton Of 1897, in our State legislature
and has been member of Congress
for twenty years from the Sixth dis
trict. -AvoyeIIes Enterprise.
In south Louisiana, it seems, i'm
portance is manifested in knowing
who this or that sheriff il for in. the
gnbernatorial race, just as if the
sheriffs carried around with them the
entire vote of the parishes in their
vest pockets. Up in this section the
situation is very different. Our sher-
IFS, and MI the candidates running
'or "mce' know less about the guher-
a.or'a' campaign Than any man IN
tlleirparish, and what little they do
know they IRE keeping to themselves.
""s"'h Le"aer-
1t has been frequently suggested,
and the suggest;nn il good one.
for every farmer to place his name
and the maine of his farm on his road
gate. Not only would persons driy-
ing tn a place more easily find It. but
It would add pleasure and interest to
people driving from place tn place
inns 'ast result would have special
enect with regard to we'll kept and
prr'tv n"nsrs. An observing person
viii seldom pass q henutiinl inrn
"''"out ues'r'ng To Know who 10 its
owner Waterproof En-
lerpr'se
If mercantile establishments and
'ther legitimate places Of business
IRE required to close up ON Sunday
md observe the Sunday mw, why
'houid gambling and sporting re-
'orts be grnnted special privileges in
lefian'r OF all Inv? Instead al being
privileged cIass, these should bt
'eld to a rigid accountability for
heir acts. This is what the law con-
empIated. but unfortunately these
'eople have been accorded privileges
hat no other class Of citizens enjoy.
Monroe Star.
It il a hopeful sign when neonle : :.
gliding meetings iii over the nar;sh
o protest against or no;t,.ta for The
doption of school ta x.s and ro.al
!, xrs II = rood s;.. 49,.
e'o' -" "''e'' 'l'eu
y" women are writing letters to the
ewspapers complaining that we pay
DO little road tax. It il a healthy
9n when naomi. o,,..n;x. ;,,.,:.~
- ..t;u
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06
T"r second Magistrate. Ward Two.
Ne arr authorized to announce
THOS. ID. BUCkNER

III the SECOND ward III Grant parish,
kat,ject t. the action Of the Demio
cratic voters in the primary election
held ro make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

10 ont Of order. You 20 10 bed 10 q had
humor and get mp with bad taste in
your mouth. You want something t.
stimulate your liver. Just try Hvrbinr
the liver regulator. A positive cure for
constipation. dyspepsia and all liver
Mre. F.. Fl. Worth, Tex,
writes: slave nsed Herbine In my fam
ny Tor years Words can't express what
think about it. Everybody in my
household are happy and we'll, and We
owe It to HerbiUe." Sold b. Crescent
drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

We are authorized 10 announce
4. M. WARDIDW

as candidate for Representative
from Graut parish Ia the next tienrr
al Assembly. subject To the acvisim 81
the Democratic voters IN the priinnr,
held IL make sf.,nsiiat is,iss.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

The undersigned having heen elect
ed puislic printer ~ Grant parish. TN
Cs'lfax Chronicle IL hereby sle~ignate,i
as the official pat~r nf the iurish.
II. q. GOODWIN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06
We are authorized to announce
A.. Il. PERKINS

as n candidate for Sheriff of Grant
parish. snhjert To the actipn Of the
Dtmocrsitic voters la the pfimar,
election held to make nutnifatio
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For sheriff.
We are authorized To announce
&. II. COMPTON
rs u candidate for Sheriff of Grant
parish. subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters in the primar,
election held to make nominations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-06

Business h picking up hlong with
iree music J. ". Duncan Gu. Ltd.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
HAVE THE TIMES MAILED TO YOU
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST :. 1907.
Art and the Tariff.

Interviews like that of Sir Caspar
Purdon Clarke-to the effect that
the tariff handicaps art and that
many Americans are staying abroad
with their treasures rather than
bring fewer 20 this country
arc in danger of antagonizing
more of us than they convert. "If
those people prefer their pictures
and tapestries to their country
says the reader to himself, ''let
them keep their old art"
But the antagonized are nightly
short-sighted, and it is unbelievable
they should have much influence.
We might be ever so willing to part
with the owners, but America is un-
happily the poorer for every art OBJ
ject she loses. The ministration of
art is one of beauty. Jt teaches us
sll-ignOrant and cultured, skimPed
and affluent-to nurture the life of
the spirit. For nations IS for men,
happiness grows as appreciation
grows
Now il is vastly strange thing
that we have amy tariff on art NJ all
The theory of a protective tariff
does not reach it. II is impossible
to have an infant industry in old
masters. The way TO develop ma
tive talent is not to force a helpless
public to buy everything it puts
forth. That's the way 10 kill it. In
spiration, the frequent sight OF
great paintings, statuary, book
bindings, potteries, q constant re-en-
forcement of the wcrkman's ideal
these are the helps which the young
artist requires, not a limited mar
ket. And they cannot be had if we
shut them out. AS JOuvenal wrote
Without favor, art is like a wind
mill without wind"
So Sir Caspar is right. But the
less he sustains his case by talking
of the rich who remain abroad, the
moro he viii serve his cause
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
A. S. BELOTE IN ASYLUM
TO STAY PENDING INQUIRY

Committed 10 the Washington Asylum
Hospital three times within a few
months for an investigation as 10 his
sanity. Albert s. BeloJe, who was taken
10 the institution this morning, viii re-
main there until physicians give a final
decision regarding his mental status
BeIote's mind is believed 10 have col
lapsed under the strain OF his sons
tragic drowning in a Maryland stream
recently. His strange actions and talk
near Frederick, Nd. yesterday caused
his arrest by a deputy sheriff, who
brought him 10 Washington
Last night he gave his occupation as
that Of a steamfitter, and later said
he was a minister Of the gospel. Untn
about a year ago he was empoyed as a
labOrer in the POstofice Department
Some Of his work did not suit Assistant
Chief Clerk Shaw, OF the department
and the latter made an adverse report on
H. BelOte sought out Shaw and found
him on the fifth floor OF the PostoffiCe
building The infUriated laborer created
great excitement by his frantic endeav-
ors 10 hurI Mr. Shaw over the railing
TO the first floor He was arrested but
the charge was dropped IN order that
his mind be tested.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
CHANGES IN NAVY
ANNOUNCED TODAY

Changes in the classified service OF the
Navy Department were announced to-
day as follows:
Appointments-Secr office Miss
Helen Z. Nalmsley, assistant telephone
switchboard operator, at $500 per an
mum. HydrOgraphIc office w H Green.
emergency copyist, at $40 per annum.
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts G.
F. DOrnoT, emergency cOpyist. at $50
per annUm; Z. g. CorGhiu, emergency
copyist st $40 per annum; Guy Moffet.
by transfer. copyist. at $3.50 per annurl
PromDtions-SecretaT etaTy's office: Henry
F. Lunenburg. from clerk u go 70 clertl
81 100 per annum. Charles + Herring
from cOpyist at $500 10 clerk at $1,000
per annum; Milton G. White, from mes
senger boy at 500 TO Copyist al $500 per
aunum: Charles FiOZct. from messenger
boy at $40 10 messenger boy 1T $3.50
per annum- Bureau Of Supplies and
Accounts @. r. Brewer. from copyiSt
at $50 TO COpyist at $500 per anuum-
esigndtions-SecTetary office: Miss
Q. 7. Stevens. assistant telephone
switchboard operator at $500 per annurn-
Bureau OF Construction ana Repair: W
II. Wagner. cOpyist at $500 per annum
Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts; H l.
Ross, temporary CopylSt at $500 per an
num-
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
MINIATURE WARSHIP FLEET
TOGETHER ON GREAT LAKES;
3 STATE MILITIAS TO DRILL
Secretary Newberry Will Send His Naval Aide to Inspect
and Review Shps-New Boats For
Michigan Reserves

While the whole world has its eyes on
the operations Of Rear Admiral Evans
Atlantic feet. In preparation for the
cruise around to San Francisco. I'm.
porfant operations OF another fleet of
warships will be put under way
Captain BOwyet's formidable array Of
amateur wardogs on the Great Lakes.
under the flagship Wolverine. COM
mandcd by Lieutenant Commander Har-
rison.
These operations will constitute the
regular summer maneuvers Of the ships
OF the naval militia on the Great Lakes,
under the direction OF the navy. and
viii be held from August II 20 l5.
Plans for the maneuvers have just
been completed by the Navy Depart
ment- Acting Secretary Newberry, who.
as Assistant Secretary, has 70 do with
naval militia affairs, and who. as a rest
dent Of Detroit and formerly an officer
OF the Michigan naval battalion, has
been invited by the joint naval militias
TO review the feet and observe the ma
neuvers. has found Il impossible to ac-
cept. as was tha case wien invited lasI
year, owing 20 the absence OF the Secre-
tary OF the Navy. In his stead. Capt
John NJ. Bowyer, his naval aide, viii
perform this duty for the department
Will Inspect Ship
Captain Eowyer has been appointed
the senior officer 0f a special board OF
inspection and survey, to make a care
fuI investigation OF the ships Of the
fleet. as well as review the maneuvers
The other officers. OF this board, an
nounced today. are Commander Dewitt
c. Redgrave, L. 5. N retired. and
Naval Constructor T, 3. Zahm. The
board viii meet at Detroit August
and inspect the Yantic. Of the Michigan
militia, which will not participate In th'
maneuvers From there they viii pro
ceed 10 Maclinac Island, August 10, AID
inspect the flagship Wolverine. Tho
maneuVeTs will commence the next day
The appointment has been announced
OF another board 20 observe and IN
EtTuCt. tie members being Lieut. Com
mander A. NJ. Proctor aud Lieuts
Luther II. Overstreet. p O. Barthalow
and Frank W. Stirling. These Officers
vii, be assigned one 20 each snip OF th'
naval militia
Tie vessels that will take part in the
maneuvers are as follows United State
steamship Wolverine. gunboat. iror
clad the uavy's representative on Tn
Great Lakes. flagship; Lieut. Com
mander William X Harrison, L 5. y
GJnboat Gopher, OF the Minnesota
State naval militia, headquarters a
Duluth; Commander Guy A Eaton, o.
the Minnesota naval battalion, com
manding-
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Cuba'S Future.

What is to be the future of Cuba =?
That is a question which is now
being considered by those who feel
that the present form of govern
ment cannot continue indefinitely,
and who realize that, should the
reins be surrendered by Uncle Sam,
it would be only a short time before
Intervention would be once more
necessary. In other words, some of
the men who have given the most
thoughtful ard intelligent attention
to the subject, and who speak from
personal observation, believe that
Cuba will never rise TO her oPpor-
tunities until she is annexed to the
United States.
Among those who hold to this
view are intelligent Cubans. They
believed in freedom, they fought to
throw off the Spanish yoke, and
they appreciated the course of the
United States in retiring from the
islaTd after the path had been made
clear for self-government. But they
realize now, and frankly say so,
that Cuba is not qualified for indie
pendence, and should not be com
PEELED to bear the burden of civil
war which Is bound to follow the
resumption Of her autonomy.
OF course, that view is not shared
by all of the Cubans and Spauiards
on the island, and it is repugnant 10
the comic opera generals aud cheap
politicians who thrive only by OP-
Purtunities such as the Cuban re
public affords. But many who be-
lieve that Cuba should make the
most of her splendid possibilities
feel that she cannot do so without
the constant aid and guidance of
Uncle Sam. Annexation is bound 10
come, in their opinion, and they do
not believe il should be long de-
ferred. Business men will never be
willing to risk large capital in de-
veloping the island until they know
that their investment is not to be
endangered and sacrificed by the
rival ambitions of tawdry political
and military soldiers of fortune.
That is n plausible view of condi-
tions, and it may be the logical one
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
The Selfish TWO-Step.

Of course, those Of us who really
can dance look with contempt on the
modern dance program. When we
waltz we don't drag round a floor
like giraffes shot in the leg; we un-
dertake TO dance, to dance grace
fully, to keep time with the music,
and maybe Of we're not too fat
we can twirl and turn in a fancy fig
ure we learned at dancing school.
As to the polka-well, before we'd
dance the twC-steP, with its miser-
able pump up and down Of the
arms and its race back and forth.
and it's utter lack Of any good quail
ity save romp.
An editorial in "Charities and the
Commons" comes along in the mid
die of summer TO re-enforce our in
dignatioi. Not only is modern dane
ing awkward and ungrRceful, it is
also selfish and unsociaI. Here is
the argument:
Our social pleasures are Individuals
tic and selfish. This is well typified
in the popular dance Of our umeS-tle
two-step-where two people may spend
the entire evening enjoying themselves
without touching the general social life
OF the assembled company. The square
line and ring dances, now so sadly out
OF style, are old folk forms. generated
by the social corporation of the group
rejecting the joys. sorrows. occupa-
tions and interests Of tae people.
These columns have already re-
ferred to thai suburban community
where the grOwn-Ups have revolted
There you may see dancing as is
dancing. Schottische, quadrilIe
waltz, laucers, varsoovienne, even
the gavotte-if there is any poetry
of motion in you these are dances
to bring it out.
Are they popular? Peep in the
front door and see for yourself
The floor has everybody on it that
got an invitation. And the young
people-even the waltz-two-step
two-step-waltz young people-en,
JOY themselves most of all But
none of these folks knew that the
conventional program was selfish
Now that that disclosure is made
the cause of graceful dancing should
go forward, not by leaps anC
bounds. for that would be no re
form at all, but by dainty skips and
finished chasSeS.