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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
THECHRONICLE
LOUISIANA
COLFAX,
Undraped Babies.

In Philadelphia, more than half .
century ago, few casts fror, the an
tique created something very like a
public scandal; and When, at an earlier
period Greenough's Chanting Cherubs,
the first group by an American sculp-
tor. was exhibited, storm OF condem-
nation enveloped the undraped hg-
ures; nude babies were familiar in
American homes, but their appearance
in public shocked the moral sense OF
the whole community. Thic. remarks
Hamilton Nadia in Atlantic Monthly,
was iu New York, where, still earlier,
gentlemen who lived by piracy had
been influential members Of society.
The symbolism Of Powers Greek
Slave and the passionate sympathy
with the Greek struggle for freedom
diverted attention from the nudity OF
the figure to the pathos it expressed;
but it was thought necessary, in the in
terests of public morals, that the fair
captive should be examined by COM
mittee of experts. Accordingly group
of clergymen In Cincinnati sat as a
Jury and, after a critical examination
Of the figure, issued kind of license
for purposes of public exhibition. The
humor of submitting the statue to the
inspection of a committee of clergy
men does not seem to have occurred
to any save a few Americans who had
been corrupted by familiarity with
foreign galleries; nor does anyone ap-
pear to have realized that the real i'm
morality was not in the timid slave,
but in the public opinion which hailed
In the history of the world!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
Transformation in Lumber Indu

Transformation in Lumber Industry.
A few American citizens are still
living who we're alive in the days when
the Indiana and Ohio pioneers were
cutting great clear-grained black wal
nut, white oak and hickory logs, piling
them and burning them to ashes in
order to be rid of them. Farmhouses
are still standing in the Ohio valley
whose tenoned frames are of black
walnut, and whose roof boards are OF
wide, clear lumber such as is now
sought for to be made into kings table
tops. Black walnut lumber in Ameri-
can commerce is to-day little more
than memory, says Milton o. Nelson
in the American Review Of Reviews;
white oak In the finer finishing grades
is worth half the price Of mahogany,
and the American vehicle industry is
in distress for the lack of hickory.
Even in sawmill cities of the present
day the lath from the walls of wrecked
houses Is carefully cleaned and bun
died for resale, while half-decayed pine
logs are sawed into merchantable lum-
Der. Thus in the span Of one life the
American lumber industry has passed
from surfeit to hunger. Such another
span promises to carry us from hunger
to starvation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

The automobile may have its uses.
The Touring club of France, composed
of bicyclists and automobiles, has ia
ken up the work Of reforestry and got
1t under way on a broad and sound
basis. The Theory was that the de-
struction of forests lessened the pleas
ure of travel. Auxiliary societies have
been started everywhere, and by their
efforts tree culture is now taught in
the public schools Prizes are given
both to teachers and to pupils for good
work in this line. The club has also
secured the passage of several laws
for tn preservation of forests. This
Is better than running over pedes-
TRANS. at least.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
Not for That Kind of Fire.

The Edmonton firemen are COM
planning about people sending in
alarms from the new boxes by trying
to post letters in them. A young fell
low was noticed the other day gazing
lovingly at a letter as he stood on the
street corner. After fondling 1t for a
moment, he went up to a fire alarm
box and tried to get it inside. A pass
er-by. who had been watching him,
however, interviewed: Il know your
hearts on fire." he observed, "but 1
think you had better use the box at
the next corner"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Laundry work at home would DO
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
NOT TO BE TAKEN LITERALLY
coIored Deacon's Prayer a Wonder OF
Poetic imagery.

Between emotionalism and formal
ism In religion" says Washington
clergyman, there is golden mean
a reflection that came to me recently
upon the conclusion Of my remarks to
q colored congregation in Richmond.
II had invited an aged deacon to
offer prayer. oh, Lord prayed he,
glib dis pore brudder de eye of de
eagle, dat he spy out sin afar on.
Glue his hands to de gospel pillow. Tie
his tongue to de line Of truf. Nail his
yere to de gospel pole. Bow his head
way down between his knees. oh
Lord, an fix his knees way down in
jome lonesome, dark and narrer val
ley, where prayer is much wanted to
be made. 'Noint him wifi de kerosene
lie of salvashun, an set him on fire!'"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
Knew What Was Coming to Him.

A man who died recently In the
north of England and had been living
a dishonest life, under the cloak Of
religion, wishing to pose as good
man to the last, said to those around
him:
"All is bright before me-"
AYE" said one of those present,
whom he had swindled out of sum
of money, IAN in abeaut ten minnits
theau'll be near enoof to see tn
blazei"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
POST Gard Petition.

The National Syndicate Of Railway
men in France has adopted novel
method of petitioning the president of
the senate in favor of measure
which has been waiting its turn for
ten years. 1t has had 100000 post
cards printed and distributed to its
members, with request that they be
signed and forwarded. Correspondence
addressed to the president of the SEN
ate does not need to be stamped.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper win be pleased TO learn
that there dreaded disease that science
has been able In all It's stages AID that II
Catarrh. Halrs Catarrh Cure IL the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being Q constitutional disease, requires constftu-
tiouai treatment Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken In
ternaly. acting directly upon the blood ana mucous
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroying tAe
foundation OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing Il doing its work. The propfietors have
much faith IN It's curative powers that they o6ef
One Hundred Dollars for any that ft fails %
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address r. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

With a smooth from and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t win have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
irOn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
FLOATING Workshop.

A unique and interesting vessel Il
H. M. S. Cyclops-general repair ship
to the feet. Amongst her machinery
she has plant capable of turning out
castings weighing two tons, and lathes
which will deal with such castings up
to length of 10 feet. The Cyclops
is equipped to repair anything from a
broken bolt to a 60-ton gun, special
feature of her machinery being that 1t
is all electrically driven.-London Tit
Bits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est Observation-Disclosures Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, In
vented by us, gives to the Starch q
strength and snoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
A Double Meaning.

"Ah!' sighed the lovelorn youth, II
wish you would give me that ring on
your finger as a reminder Of my love
for you-because 1t has no ending"
NO." replied the fair maid, II shall
keep on wearing 1t as reminder Of
my love for you-it has no beginning"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

"Are you still troubled by your
neighbours chickens?" asked one man
Of another.
Not bit" was the answer. They
are kept shut up now"
"How did you manage it,"
"Why, every night l put a lot OF
eggs in the grass very carefully, and
every morning, when my neighbor was
looking, / went out and brought them
in"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
Not a Reformer,

II should think you could easily
show the errors of your political op-
ponents."
Perhaps" answered Senator Sorg.
hum, "but IL / should convince them
they would simply adopt my sugges-
tons without giving me any credit for
them. The opposition's mistakes are
part of my capital"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

That an article may be good as well
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had Of any other brand for the
same money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
A NonbeIiever,

NO." said the old lady, II don't be-
lieve vaccination does bit Of good"
I'm surprised to hear you say that, "
rejoined the physician.
WELL" continued the old lady, I've
got good grounds for my nonbelief. My
brother was vaccinated when he was a
boy and two weeks later he fell out of
a tree and was killed"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 500
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. R. Fl. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Cassidy-Ah! well, no wan kin pre-
vint watts past an gone.
Casey-Ye could II We only acted
quick enough.
Cassidy-Go long, man! how could
yer?
Casey-Stop 1t before 1t happens.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

King Edward now is eligible for
membership in the hotel clerks union,
with his fine big $750.000 diamond.
He could paralyze the drummer and
the blase traveller simply by extending
his front a few inches and not saying
Q word.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
Why She Refrained,

George, saw that Singleton woman
to-day carrying the silk umbrella that
she borrowed from me at the club
card party"
"Why didn't you ask her for it?'
Il was just going to when I remem-
bered that I borrowed it from Mrs.
Trumper."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

It is wonderful what strength of pur-
pose and energy and boldness of will
are reused by the simple assurance
that we are doing our duty.-Scott.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

New Jersey has a gay bridegroom
of "a. Cupid is, after all. the real level
er, though it takes some people quite
q while to realize that there is nothing
half so sweet in life a. loves young
dream
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

The active only have the true relish
of life. He who knows not what it is
to labor, knows not what it is to en-.
joy.-Jay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
In the Tavern.

well, it's been raining for three
days. Seems as through water isn't
wanted even in Observation-Disclosures
for Transatlantic Tales from Meggen
dorfer Batter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Wisdom is the olive that springeth
from the heart bloometh on the
tongue and beareth fruit In the &C
tions.-E. Grymestone.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

with this, that and the other recipe. Get
from your grocer, for 10 cents, package
of "OUR-PIE" Preparation-Lemon
that are sure to be good
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
For Over Half a Century

unexcelled as cure for hoarseness,
coughs and sore throat
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight &c cigar. You
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar.
Made of extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. III.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
A Query.

Bobbie-Mamma?
Mamma-Well?
Bobbie-Were men awful scarce
when you married papa, or did You
just feel sorry for him?-Ex6hange.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

In the spring the gardeners fancy
turns to thoughts of green goods.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Despair is the paralysis Of the soul.
Helps.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

A bluff is all right as long as you
can keep the lid on.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of 9ching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles In
TO II days or money refunded. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

Hubby-Just look at that idiot, Fitz
Jones, what a charming. amiable wife
The has-seems to me all the biggest
fools get hold of the prettiest women!
Wifey-You're right, nobody knows
that better than l do.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01
ONLY ONE .RROMO QuTMNEv

That is LAXATIVE BROMQ QfININB. Look fca
the signature Of b. w. GROVE. Used the Word
over to Cure . Cold In One Day. sc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

An excuse is seldom justifiable ex'
cuse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
\. v. c. A. TO HOLD
JOINT CONFERENCE
First Session of the Kind
Ever Conducted Will
Open Here Soon.

A discussion on student work, to be
held in the Mt Vernon Seminary. Sat,
urday morning November "a. will open
the first joint conference OF the Young
Women's Christian Association ever
held, As visiting delegates will be
members Of the executive committees
Of the associations Of Baltimore. Rich
mond. Norfolk, and DanyiIle. Va, and
Wilmington. Del. IL will be the big
gest event ever undertaken by the local
association.
Mrs Thomas s. Gladdng. of New
York viii be the principal speaker at
the initial meeting of the conference
in Mt Vernon Seminary. The student
Y. W. c. A. OF George Washington Uni
versity Will give a banquet in the even
ing Of the same day. at which Mrs.
GIadding Will again be the principal
speaker.
Sunday afternoon there will be a big
mass meeting for women. Speakers and
place of meeting will be announced in
a few days.
Monday and Tuesday mornings. No
VembeT . and I6. VIII be given over 10
the discussion Of different phases Of the
work. The meetings Will be held in the
First Congregational Church. A ban
quet viii be given at Rauscher's, Mon
day night, at which the men Will be
admitted,
Tuesday afternoon a delegation from
the conference viii be received by the
President,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
PRESIDENT TO OPEN
EAGLES CARNIVAL
Executive Invited to Attend
Fair as a Member of
the Order.

President Roosevelt, either in person,
or by the use Of an electric button IN
the White House, viii open officially
the Eagles Carnival. which IS TO be
held in Eagles Hall, Sixth and + street
northwest, from Monday evening, No
vember Q, TO Saturday. November y, In
elusive.
President Roosevelt IS a member OF
the Eagles. having been initiated IN the
Cowboy Aerie OF Cheyenne, Wy0-,
several years ago The Cheyenne Aerie
is composed largely OF members Of the
Roosevelt Rough Ride regiment They
initiated the President while he WA
hunting in the West
II the President finds IL impossible to
attend the opening, efforts viii be made
10 secure his attendance on some other
evening, when he will be accorded
every honor Of the order
Grand Worthy President AIOuohan, OF
the Grand Aerie, viii accompany the
Philadelphia, Camden and wilmington
aeries TO attend the opening night
ceremonies. Commissioner West viii be
asked 10 attend, and deliver an ad-
dress as the representative OF the local
government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
"DETECTIVE" AGENCY
UNDER FRAUD ORDER
Gary, Ind, Concern, Said to Oper-
ate Improperly, So
Must Quit.

THE Federal Investigating Company"
OF Gary, IND. one of the many alleged
detective agencies that advertise for de-
tectves. experience unnecessary. has
just been put out OF business by q fraud
order issued by the Postmaster General.
The Investigating Agency advertised for
young men ambitious 10 become detect
ives. and agreed TO employ them at s.
a day and expenses, and insUUcJiug
those who responded 10 the advertise
meut that for all work they themselves
obtained they were 10 charge S a day
and expenses. To get the position, it
was necessary for the victim TO send
on s. 10 pay for the badge. book o. IN
structiOns, managers advice. and rules
and one years subscription for the OFF,
Cial organ, the Secret Service Review
which had not yet started. according
10 the inspectors report on which the
fraud order was issued.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL
PLAN TO GET MONEY
Building Day" Will Be the Fea-
ture of Meeting at Ham
line NJ. E.

A most unique plan has been ar
ranged by the Sunday School OF the
Hamliue n r. Church for aiding in
the extinguishmeut of the church debt
incurred by the erection Of the build
ing and various additions and neces-
sary repairs which since have been
made, and it is expected that IL viii aid
materially.
The new scheme. which VIII be pre-
sented tomorrow by the Sunday School.
is known as Building Day. a load of
bricks viii be brought into the sun
day School, with which Mr Stimson,
an architect viii bring out the neces-
sity. before commencing 10 build. or
forethought and purpose. Through the
Bible parable of the two men who built
houses, one upon "a rock and the other
uuOu saHd. material as well as a
moral purpose viii be ACCOMPLISHED
The Builders" by Longfeuow. Will be
recited by one of the young women at
the close OF this exercise.
After the lesson in character bUf}d-
ing, the bricks will be sold at ten cents
each. and the bricks then presented To
the church. The bricks will then he
erected into a small cdifce and a dedi-
casOn VIII follow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
VISITATION IS HELD
BY EASTERN LODGE
Officers Are Highly Complimented
on Showing Made-lnterest-
ing Program Given.

The annual visitation Of Eastern
Lodge. No. T. /. O. o. F.. was held
in their hail on Seventh street, Wednes-
day evening. The officers Of the lodge
were highly congratulated upon their
showing, and, after the completion of
the examination. the meeting was
placed i'm the hands of Herbert d.
Lawson, chairman OF the entertain
ment committee, and short but de-
lighuful program presented.
Noble Grand Rich welcomed the Wis
it0rs on behalf OF the lodge. and a
short but excellent address was made
by Grand Master Easte~ling. Vocal
solos by MessTs. Lawson and LYLE.
and cornet solo by Ar. Gray, were
interspersed through the program, and
DIT. Jones, of Covenant Lodge, told
some humorous stories.
The soloists are members Of Eastern
Lodge, as is also William Dyrc. who
was the accompanist
After the entertainment the lodge
members and their guests went to the
banquet hall, where refreshments were
served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01

member OF National Council. entitled
THE Way 10 Prevent tuberculosis" a
humorous selection. and The Waves, %
after which the hospitality committee
served ice cream. cakes. and cigars.
Those who accompanied the grand re-
gent were Grand Vice Regent George
). Britt, Grand Orator Charles J.
James, Past Grand Regents William W.
Chase and John L. Reattie. Grand Sec
rotary Benjamin White. Grand Treas
Urer George NJ. COpeHhaueT. Grand
Chaplain Harry G. LEM. Grand Warden
Glendie B. Young, Grand Sentry NJ.
Barlow Mercer. Grand Trustee John X.
Gisburne, ID. J. baltimore and l. S.
Chiids, Of the finance committee. the
supreme Council being represented by
Claude r. ZappOne and J. Ed SWaIue.
The next Grand Council visitation will
occur on Wednesday. November IS.
when Municipal Council viii nave the
Grand Council as its guest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
GAMBLING DEVICES
BURNED BY SHERIFF
Arkansas Official Conducts Raid on
His Last Day in County
Office.

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. oct. a-Before
daylight this morning SheTin Buchanan
conducted raids on the Ohio and Illinois
clubs. taking roulette. faro. and sixty
nine" tables 10 the courthouse, where
they were burned.
The burning orders were issued in
the circuit court on affidavits by I'm
brella" Bill Michigan, formerly prOm.-
neuJ on the turf as owner and breeder
OF Lady IneZ and BannOckUurn, but
now identified with the reform orgauI-
cation Of this city. Sheriff Buchanan's
term Of Office expired at midnight to-
night. and Sheriff HOUpt, who assumed
charge. is believed to be friendly 70
liberal policy here. The cIubrOoms had
received warning Of the raids this morn
ing, and all closed but the two raided-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-01
EXCELSIOR LITERARY
CLUB HOLDS SESSION
South American Republics the
Topic of Regular Meeting
With Mrs. Baker.

The regular meeting OF the Excelsior
Literary Club was held Tuesday evening
in the home OF Mrs. Henry Baker. 1900
- street northwest
Mrs. Florence Dufn. president Of the
club. presided. and the study Of the
South American republics, which has
been enlisting the interest of the club.
was resumed The principal paper was
read by Mrs. Edith Sage Emerson. and
was entitled The Great Gateways of
South America"
Mrs. Emerson gave a comprehensive
description of the river systems of the
South American continent, and illus
lrated her paper by means Of a map
which she had prepared after long study
Of the subject. Others who DartiCi-
pated in the program were Mrs.
Chambers, Mrs Engle, Mrs. Muller,
Mrs. Tranty. Mrs. Florence Barringer.
Mrs. Baker and DIT. Baker