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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Desperate Negro Shoots Twenty Mine
Citizens.

A most unusual and desperately
bloody scene WAS enacted on the
streets OF Monroe, La, at 8 O'Clock
on the morning Of Tuesday, August
"a. when 1t big burly negro took
refuge ia the hallway or vestibuie Of
:+ank oH the principal street of the
city and hegan loading and firing in
di-criHiimtely with Il double-harreled
shotgun on everybody who came in
sight. La all 20 persons we're shot
mil wounded, 70 whites and 8 NJ
grues. before the alarmed citizens
could nrm themselves and kili tue
desperate Negro, aud thus put an
end to his numerous fury. After
killing the negro the Infatuated citi-
Gems put his body ON - pile at lumber
in a vacant lot and burned it to u
crisp. No cause for the desperate
deed seems to t,e known, but it is sup
posesi tn have i'een sone sort Of
crazy idea for revenge. on account of
the shooting Of y negro BY q police
man the day before.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Real Estate Transfers, mortgage, Etc.

The following is "a list of the con
veyances. mortgages, acts of incor
poration, etc, filed for record in the
clerks office during the week, viz:
j. N. Fletcher to A. N. f. Church
lot in Aloha. Price. $25.
Chas. Kitterlin to jas. f. Ball, lots
8 and 4, block 8, in the town Of Pol.
lock. Price, 5000.
| Robt. A. Brooks to A. j. Buckner,
quit claim to interest in succession
of Reginald and Violet Buckner.
VIM. II. Jordan to Dee Jordan,
wife, last will and testament.
r.. :. Cameron to Big Pine Lbr. Co.,
timber on ne or Of Sc or, Sc or OF Sc Or
of sw or, sec. 4. n hf of NV Or, sec. 8,
" hi of ne or, NV or of Sc or, n hi OF
sw Or, and sw ar of sw Or. sec. %, tp
7n,r3w. Price, $1,000.
Sarah and J. Z. Kent aud Mary /.
Startling to J. L.. III. T. and L. A.
Kent, exchange of l6I acres, ne or
OF Sc or, see. 26, hf of sw or, Sec. 20,
ne or of NV or. sec. SO, tip s n, r ".
and acre in sc Or of nv Or. sec. 8.
tip 8 n, e.
j. h., III. T. aud L. A. Kent to Sd
rah and j. f. Kent and Mary l. Star
ling, exchange of 100 acres, Sc ar OF
NV ar, ne Or OF sw Or, NV or of 81 Or,
sw or Of ne Or. see. 26, tp 8 n, 1 W.
A. L. Dykes to Iatt Lbr. Co., Ltd,
oak timber on hf of sw or, sw Or Of
NV Or, sec. 20, z, raw. Price, $63.
K. s. Cameron to Iatt Lbr. Co..
Ltd, timber on $50 acres, sc or sw
or, ne ar sw Or. sc Or NV or, see. 26,
Sc or Sc or, sec. 3, n hf NV Or, sec. IL.
v hf sw or, sec. II, e hf we or, sec. IA,
ne Or see. %. sw or Sc or, see. &c, hi
int. Sc Or sec. %. Price, S25OO.
j. ID. kitterlin To Little River Lbr.
Co., Ltd, $50 acres, Inf NV or. NV
or sw or, So or 81 or, Zee. 20. n hf ne
or, sec. 36, tp Z u, e, Inf sw or,
sec. 80, NV or lie Or. sec. 81. tip I u, r
Re. Price, $500.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
It's a Mistake, He Wasn't Asleep.

Our fellow-townstian, X. 5. Gamer.
on. hasn't been sitting around aIl
sumner with his eyes half closed for
h"fhing. He wasn't asleep all the
time. l'y any means. BY referring tn
our list of real estate transfers this
week il will be seen that he has just
sold the Big Pine Lumber ca. $1,000
worth of pine trees. Also, to the
lat Lumber Co., $4,000 worth of
timber.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Notice of Tabernacle Services.

l invite everybody to come out t.
the SHmmerfield tabernacle ON Sun
day, Aug. 29th, md hear the ever
lasting gospel preached. My subject
will be- on the goodness of God ans
the unthankfulDess of man. invit.
the ricii and poor, the high and low
SAINT and sinner, tn CONE. A specin
invitation to the doctors and law
yers. Aspecialsermou will be preach
ed to them.
The humble servant of the Lord,
/. MCMILLs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
No Trouble at Georgetown.

\ telegram last "Wednesday night
rgnesting the immediate presence OF
S,'"riff Perkins at Georgetown, ere.
"''si somewhat of a sensation. In
Cry, however, developed the fact
Tat there was only IA little nrighbor-
hood friction, und it seems To have
been quirted down without serious
trouble.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Farmers' Union Notice.

Notice is given that the Grant Par
ish Farmers Union No. 8, will meel
with Oak Grove Local, three mile.
west of Bentley, ON Friday. Septem
Der "a, 1909. All locals are request
ri to be represented.
H. s. DARLINGTON,
Nj. CHANDLER, President.
Sec.- Treas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
FULL RACES At THE FA|I
NUMEROUS GOOD HORSES
Special Attention Is Being Given tire
Louisiana Steeds-Entries Are Com
Ing at Rapid Rate-Bis Stake Races
Are on the Program.


Ing at Rapid Rate-6ig Stake Race.
Are on the Program.
The State Fair of Louisiana. which
holds Its fourth annual event al
Shreveport this year from November
] to 6. has arranged what it feels tc
be the best racing card 1t has ever
been able to offer the people OF Louis
lana In making up the program for
this year the racing committee has not
lost sight OF the Louisiana bred and
owned horses, and special races have
been arranged for this class.
In addition to the Louisiana horse
races there are a number of harness
races. In which high stakes have beef
offered and some of the fastest har
ness horses now on the southern cir
cults will be on the track when the
Shreveport meet Is held
The State Fair will this year pay
out over $4,000 in stakes and purses
Tor the racing attractions alone
The card shows there will be tw,
running events and three harnes
races each day. The State Fair wi
be held Just after the Dallas event. a,
which the best horses of the countr'
always c3ngregate. and an unusuaH
large and classy string will be on thu
Shreveport track this year
The Louisiana Harness Hors
Breeders association reports there ar.
q large number of standard br@.
horses and colts in the state and spe
cfal races will be held for this clas.
and Louisiana will for the first tim,
be placed in a position where 1t Ga
show just what kind of bloodedlhorse
II is producing.
The State Fair has a mile trac,
which is easily one of the best In IL
south. 1t has found favor with d.
horse men and for this reason alor
large number will attend the meet
The grandstand has been greatly IT.
proved and patrons from comfortable
seats are able to see the entire rae,
without trouble or discomfort Tb
race meet at the State Fair this yea
IL expected to be one of the exposi
tons drawing cards.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
woMAN's eANp AT FAIR.
Helen May Butler and Her Forty Fe
male Musicians VIII BE There.

Helen May Butler and Her Forty Fe
male Musicians VIII BE There.
Helen May Buffers female band
composed of forty female musicians
will be at the State Fair at Shreve
port this year from November I to 6
This special attraction Of a female
brass band has been secured by the
State Fair association at a great ex
pense. the entire band coming direct
from Chicago to Shreveport.
The woman's band will give an open
air concert each morning at the grand
stand. and will furnish other music
for the State Fair during the after
noon and night No charge viii be
made the patrons for this additional
attraction. but all visiting the State
Fair will be afforded the opportunity
Of hearing one of the greatest female
bands ever gathered together.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
L. r. & N. Has New Service.

Tue Louisiana Railway and Navi-
a"''nn Company has arranged for n
81 ie room reservation on all the
'.'mrrs Of it's connecting line frou
h. :. Orleans to New York. This me-
tl"n has been taken IN order thar the
' hey maybe in position to nccumus
date its New York trnvel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.

Medical Attention Assured the Aiiino
at the State Fair This Year.
The State Fair of Louisiana. which
viii hold its fourth annual event at
Shreveport from November l to s. has
announced that through arrangements
with the North Louisiana Sanitarium
an emergency hospital will be main.
tanned at the fair grounds all fair
week Anyone taken i'll or meeting
with an accident will be treated at the
hospital and cared for In the same
manner as II they were in the sanitar-
ium or their home. A doctor and
trained nurses will be kept constantly
on duty and in this manner the State
Fair will assure its patrons OF imme
date medical attention and care 10
case of sudden illness or accident.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Death Of Samuel Scott Wells.

La Brooklyn, n. T., un June 7th.
1909, Samuel Scott Wells, agrt. 81
years aud IL months. died. He WA
the youngest son of Ex-Governor J
Madison Wells. Of Louisiana. and :.
brother to Capt. 4. NJ, Wells, the
present postmaster at Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Lost.

On Thursday night light pea
green coat with dark stripe, sluutiny
side packets and two breust pockets
with hutton ON each pocket. Loss
in the streets Of CoIfax or ON the low
er river road while on hay ride.
Finder return to Fl. K. Goodwyn at
Chronicle office aud receive reward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
President Taft's Visit.

4 OH ftpt. Id EEeStucHt idit VIII SRI
ont on Ia. O00-nile excursion, which
will carry him through many West.
rrn and Southern States, and will
keep him constantly ON the go until
Nov. 10. Mr.. Taft has been a grpa
tra Weller in his day, having made sew
eraI journeys to the Philippines. "A
few trips tn Panama, Cuba and Porto
Rico, and incidently "a journey to va
rious European capitals. The trip
he is soon to undertake will certainly
prove the most strenuous he has yet
experienced, a. Thousands OF people
will insist upon seeing him and sliak-
ing hands with hin, wherever be stops,
and reception committees everywhere
will insist uDon preparing program
mes for him which win occupy every
minute Of his time.
After journeying westward across
the country and visiting most of the
large Western cities Mr.. Taft will
make a short stay ut the Seattle. Ex-
position. From that far Northwest
ern point the president will journey
southwark through the Pacific coast
States, finally reaching FL Paso,
where he will exchange visits with
President Diaz. of Mexico. From Ell
Paso many Texas cities will be visit
ed ON the route n0rthward to st.
Louis. From that city the president
will j0urne, down the Mississippi
river to New Orleans, stopping at
several points on the way. The ar
rival at New Orleans is scheduled for
Oct. 20.
Even Ex-President Roosevelt, with
al his strenu0sity, would find il
hard to beat such a programme az
that President Taft has mapped out
Ior himself. Every preparation is
being made here in New Orleans to
give the president q fitting reception.
He and his party will be amply EN- |
but it would he wise not |
70 overcrowd the programmes SO that |
The distinguished visitor will not find
very moment of his time pre-enipted.
As President Taft win visit New
Orleans principally to show his in-
crest In the Waterways Convention
t is euiiuently fitting that he should
make the journey from st. Louis
Town the mississippi river. Such a
rip will tie fitting and uppropri-
tie prepa ru ton for the work of the
While President Taft
vill he the most distinguished per-
onage present at the Waterways
Congress-. Vice President Sherman
md Speaker Cannon will also he in
ttenda nee, rs well asa score of gov
rn0rs of States. In fuct, there will
" greater gathering of the higher
fficinls of the milton In New Orleans
han has ever been assembled in this
ity befOre.--New Orleans Picayune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Examination of Teachers.

Prof. j. n. Warner has been in Col
fax since Thursday, to he present al
the three days examination of teach
rrs applying to teach in Grant parish
schools. There are about ten whit,
applicants in attendance, eight %
whom are ladies, ind four or fiv,
coIored applicants.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
The M. P. Quarterly Conference.

The quarterly conference Of the NJ
p. church will meet in Colfax on Sat
'urdny, August 2Sih, and the servicr,
will ie protrncted several.Inys. RI,
W. W. LanfiiD, district president
will remain IN order to take ci,arg.
Of the services.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
PREMIUM LISTS COMPLETE.
state Fair Offers Its Catalogue to All
Who Desire to Make Entries

Catalogues for the State Fair of
Louisiana. which will be held at
Shreveport from Nov. l to s. have
come from the printer and are now
ready for distribution. The catalogue
Is one OF the most attractive ever is
sued and is brimsul of valuable prizes
and premiums. The State Fair will
send these postage preraid to any one
desiring to make exhibits. A repuest
for catalogue made to the State
Fair OF Louisiana. Shreveport. will be
replied to with one of the bocfs So
long as the supply lasts. scs ord'u> tn
announcement made by the State Fair
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

All of the official news of the parish
OF Grant will be published in the Colfax
Chronicle without any exception, in
Glazing the proceedings of the Police
Jury and all advertisements ordered by
tLcm, together with all advertisements
OF ,"terest to the people at large, or to
the various communities of the differ
eIt localities in the parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28
Lost.

A gold hendesi eipnv walking CAM.
with initiais K. E. J. etched ON head.
WAS taken from the depot waiting
room nn the night Of August 18th.
A suitniie reward wili I've paid fur its
frturn To DR.. X. f. Jackson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

A spralned ankle may he cured in
ahont cnrtIird lie time usually re.
CURED. nv apply ing ChamberIsin's Lin
i,nrnf freely. and giving Z sb. oiute rest.
Tor sale b, Vale, drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

A great many of our farmers are
finding that it is u mighty good idpu
to keep their land busy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

Mr.. J. l.. Durham. of Winfield,
was N Co'fax on Thursday, figuring
around ia sOu,r sort of hand deal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

Success doesn't consist in never
making mistakes, bur in never max
ing the same mistake twice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

Nine persons out Of ten hear better
with their right ear than the left.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

1t does not take much to satisfy
most people who are self-sat isfied.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-28

When you need printing you want
the best, IF co ,rse. Then let us do it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20
.CzAR GOES OUT
UNATTENDED
Makes Fearless Ap.
pearance inCrowd.
ed Streets
FUNERAL Of GRAND DUKE
Solemn Ceremony in Russia's
Snow-Covered Capital
City.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 20.-Emperor
Nicholas came into the city today
from Tsarko-Selo to attend the funeral
of his uncle Grand Duke Vladimir,
who died on Wednesday. He passed
through frequented streets without an
escort, driving from the station to
the Palace in an open sleigh. His
presence. did not bring out any dem
Onstration.
The remains of the Grand Duke
have been taken from the Palace
across the Neva to the fortress of st.
Peter and St. Paul, the emperor and
suite of grand dukes, generals and
admirals following on foot. The way
was lined the entire distance by the
troops. The streets of the city, white
with snow, all along the line of march,
were strewn with green twigs, en-
blematic of the resurrection. At the
conclusion of the services the imper-
ial family went to the Winter Palace
for luncheon, after which they re-
turned to Tsarko-Selo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20
MERGER WAS IN RES.
TRAINT OF TRADE

Washington, Feb. 20.-The conclu-
sion reached by Senator Kitteridge
who prepared the report of the inves-
tigation of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company's absorption by the U.
S. Steel Corporation, is that the mer-
ger of the formers company was in
restraint of trade and that President
Roosevelt had no authority of law to
sanction the deal. This report will be
submitted to the committee on judic-
larry to be plead late today and if
adopted may form the basis Of an or
der to the department of justice to
bring an action againrt the steel cor
poration under Che Sherman antitrust
law.
The Kittridge report had been
printed in confidence and had been
read by the other members Of the
special committee, which composes
Senators Clarke Of Wyoming, Dilling-
ham, Kittridge, Culberson and Over
man. 1t could not be learned today
whether the other members OF the
committee will present their views in
individual statements, but it is said
Culberson, who is the author Of the
resolution under which the inquiry
was conducted intends to do so.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20

Captain r. A. Ford, who today sue
ceeded General A. p. Harrington as
adiutant general of the Territory, is a
native of Illinois, who came to New
Mexico little over four years ago
and located at Silver City.
A graduate of military school he
volunteered at the call for troops at
the outbreak of the Spanish war and
saw service with the Second Division
in Cuba as a second lieutenant. After
being mustered out of the volunteers
he returned to college and completed
his education as a lawyer. After a
short time in civil life the attraction
of the service strongly appealed to
him and resigning his position in his
fathers business he was commissioned
and became a student officer at the
School of the Line.
Having had experience as an officer
in the National Guards of two states
and the territory in addition to his ex-
perience in the service, Captain Ford
was detailed by Governor Curry as his
Military aide and upon General Tark-
ington's' decision to retire was select
ed by the Governor for appointment as
adjutant general.
The appointment of Captain Ford is
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20

regarded by the National Guard and
those conversant with military affairs
as a very happy one and meets with
the entire approval of the War De-
partment.
At this time the work of the adju
tant generals Office assumes an i'm
portance that is realized by few not in
actual touch with the progressive pro-
gram adopted by Congress and the
War Department for the organization
of the National Guard. This program
provides that the Guard become the
second line of national defense ana as
such the work assumes an importance
far greater than that of the former
organization or the local militia. This
conformation to government standards
is now about to begin in New Mexico
and it is confidently asserted that a.
the end of the year New Mexico will
be well up in the list of efficient troops
for national as well as local defense.
Captain Ford and wife have been in
Santa Fe the past few weeks ard al
ready have made host of friends ard
they will be especially welcome in the
Capitals social circles.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20
PAROLE SYSTEM"
CONDEMNED
Judge geM'kenzie Cle-
land Of Chicago
Denounced
HIS REIGN IS ENDED
Is Transferred to the Civil
Branch bv Associate
Judges.

Chicago, Feb. 20.-Judge Mckenzie
Clelands reign as Little Father of
the Parole SYSTEM" as practiced by
him in municipal court, has reached
an inglorious end. Judge Cleland has
been in the public eye for some time
because his habit of suspending sem
tences during good behavior and his
efforts to reform the accused persons
brought before him. His fellow
judges have declared his methods il
legal. At stormy meeting of jurists,
he was transferred to the civil branch
and the order will take effect on Mon
day. Twenty-four judges were ar
rayed against him. "The cJurt's quar-
rel with YOU" said Chief Justice o.
sen to Judge Cleland, lis not that
you may have shown kindness to
prisoners brought before you, for that
is done every day by every judge OF
this court. But it is because you have
usurped rights of citizenship as old
as the Magma Charta." Judge Gle
land fatty tcld the assembled judges
that what he did in his court is none
of their business, and as long as he
was judge he would administer JUS
tce as he saw fit.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20
CUT IN STEEL
CAUSES DECLINE
New York Exchange Reflects Break in
Stocks Of Great Trust--The Whole
Market Lower In Sympathy.

New YORK Exchange RerIects BREAK IN
Stocks Of Great Trust--The Whole
Market Lower In Sympathy.
New York, FeD. 20-The announce
ment of the intention to cut steel
prices made late yesterday by Chair
man Gary of the United States Steel
corporation directors, was reflected
in the stock market today by the Of
ferings of 10000 shares of steel com.
mon at from Al 5-S to AZ rs, against
4S 3-S at yesterdays close. This was
feature of the opening. Steel pre-.
ferred, declined full point. The
general market is lower in sympathy.
The market continued feverish and
heavy to the close. Steel common
was hammered down to 46, net loss
of 2 3-S points from last night. Steel
preferred also dropped 2 3-S. Else
where in the list of active issues
prices fell from points to substantial
fractions. Colorado Fuel and Iron de-
clined 6 points.
During the second hour another
strike was made against common
forcing the price down to as IA. Thf
stock was heavily dealt in and mucl
of it apparently at a forced sale
Steel preferred and sinking fund five
per cent bonds were also affected as
was the entire active list.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-02-20

ROBIN COOPER ON
THE WITNESS STAND
Gave Detailed Recital of His and His
Fathers Movements On Day Of
Carmack Murder

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 20.-Robin
Cooper, one of the defendants in the
Carmack murder case, was witness
today He gave detailed recital Of
the movements of himself and his fa
ther on the day of the killing.
Cooper told Of meeting his father in
the morning when the latter told him
that he was afraid that he was going
to have trouble with Carmack. be-
cause he had been printing editorial
attacking his character. He said it
was becoming uncomfortable. The fa
ther declared to him that he had the
right to protect himself. Young
Copper told of the efforts to have the
matter adjusted by mutual friends of
the elder Cooper and Carmack which
We're fruitless. One friend returned
and reported that Carmack was in an
ugly mood. The witness started to
tell Of the remark OF his father that
he believed he could settle the affair
ii he could have an interview himself
with Carmack, but the entire counsel
were on their feet objecting and the
court held the statement OF the father
incompetent. Cooper told OF the eff
forts to find his father during the rest
of the day, in the meantime purchas-
ing a pistol himself. Asked why he
armed himself, witness said: The
message father sent TO Carmack was
very strong, and, knowing Carmack
as | did, feared he would resent IT."
In the Afternoon he met his father
again in the Office Of family friend
who was endeavoring to intervene in
an amicable adjustment OF the tron
BILE. In the meantime Governor Pat
terson had been appealed to and sent
for the elder Cooper, said the witness.
Father and son left for the executive
mansion together. He declared that
his father did not ask him to accom-
pany him, as he expected no trouble
1t was while on the way to see the
governor at this time that the meet
ing with Carmack occurred, but be-
fore this point in the recital was
reached, the court took a recess until
this afternoon.