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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
The Flood
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Copyright, 1903, by Daily Story Pub. Coz

90 says he, and he located Joint
for me where the plumber slept over
his Office. is there a night bell?' says
/. 'Donno,' says he. You'll have to
rap / picked up brick to rap with
and set sail. i made more noise than
one of those steam organs.
Il pounded and raped until was
horse; then drowsy voice asked,
from the inside: Did some wan rap?'
"'Some wan did, says l. want
plumber double-quick.' What for?'
asks the voice.
20, to sweep the dust on the lake,
says l sarcastically. Come out, ]
need plumber
after long discussion inside, the
plumber himself condescended to speak
to me. I can't wurruck on
Sonday, says he. It's aginist the
rules Of me union
"'Union be smothered,' says 1; 1--WE
people are drowning. It's twenty for
you If you will come and save our
lives
"1'll come. says he. fer the sake
Nv the errand Nv mercy He wanted
to stoke the sugar first, but l told
him that my filthy lucre was in my
other vest on the piano. so he hooked
up his kit, and we started. He went
to sleep four or five times on the
way. but we finally made the harbor
and dropped anchor.
aOr l,or- <bo~o oH,noo In,
the scenery. Author, publisher and
sis were still bailing when introduced
the plumber.
Thomas. says the governor, you
are credit to the family Sis flew
the coop on account of not being
dressed for company.
How long have you been doing
thisg asks the plumber.
Since IL p. m.-last IL p. m.,' says
the governor, hopping his marble
| brow.
why didn't We put in the plug,
lay a brick on top Nv it. and go to
/, bed?" asks the plumber.
Never thought of IT, says l, feel
ing foolish.
"The plumber got his kit, nu-
screwed the trap of the washbowl and
gave something a push to the right
Yer trap was stopped up says he.
and that sent the water to the tub.
tbs the same water says he. 'Ye can
see how soiled 1t is from bailing it SO
frequent
Wouldn't that get your goat? We'd
been transferring the same water all
night from the tub to the bowl and
back again!
"'Give me the twenty says the
plumber.
mot on your tin-type. says the
governor, getting red.
1.-The young buck promised it, says
the plumber. otherwise / wouldn't
have come. It's aginist the rules Nv
me-
"'All right says the governor, you
shall annex it. It'll come out of your
allowance, Thomas
Il let the man out, and he says:
Can / leave me kit out in the entry
till come back?
~ suppose So says l. feeling
grouchy. Where are you going?
I'm going to early mass says he,
to praise God fer me brains. Top o.
tn mornin' to yer honori'
Cheap? No name for it; felt like
a bargain-counter shirt that had been
marked down to SO cents"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

Say" said Tommy, did l ever tell
you about the circus we had at our
house the other night?"
NO." said /. settling back in my
chair, "let her rip
WELL" continued Tommy, ''it was a
peacherine, considering that the CEN
ter of disturbance was nothing but a
china bathtub, like a canary birds or
a hotel vegetable dish-same blame
thing-only larger.
well. as l was saying, it was on a
Saturday night, and ! came home very
early, about a. m. / wasn't particu-
larly anxious for the folks to know
what time got in, as the dad had had
a notion to NOW down my allowance
for couple of moons past. He's al
ways preaching about early worms
and birds and opportunity and things.
Il could see my fond parents wait
ing up for me with tracts, but
braced the game and in went. Moth.
ing doing-no parental greeting
house like a tomb. Then l heard a
soft peep from the head of the stairs:
Tommy, is that your
Sure says l were you looking
for some one else?'
Come on up says sis, there's a
lot doing
In minute says l. located the
ice-water tank and imbibed generous
ly. Then, with some difficulty, i az
cended to the upper deck.
The proud and happy author OF
my being and the publisher of the same
were doing some kind of splash act
%, Tommy says sis. I'm so glad
you've come-we're all going to be
drowned!'
isis was skylarking around the
main cabin in mosquito netting she
called a bathgown, and the fond and
dutiful parents were likewise attired
Thomas says the governor. 1T Is
three o'clock, and you may as well
spend the rest OF the evening profit
ably. We are all much wearied with
the unaccustomed exertion.' With this
he hands me a pail.
THE city's reservoir was backing
up into our tub, and the family was
dipping 1t out and pouring it into the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Cuba Is to Repay Debt.

The recent Intervention in Cuba cost
the United States some six millions Of
dollars. And Cuba is expected to pay
the freight" But the terms are easy.
The president is empowered by con-
gress to receive from the Cuban gov
eminent from time to time such
amounts to reimburse the United
States as he may consider the Cuban
treasury then able to pay without seri-
Gus embarrassment" There is a chance
here. for difference of opinion be-
tween the Cuban secretary of the
treasury and the president of the
United States in regard to the mean
ing of the last six words of the con-
dition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

Woman's suffrage is for the first time
live issue, and this fact is really due to
the enthusiastic movement in England
The militant slfffragette has advanced
the cause more in one-half year than the
old-time polite methods have done in so
years.
Abstract principles do not appeal to
the average mind Women have to feel the
touch of injustice before becoming acting
suffragists.
The ordinary woman is too comfort
able to become interested, and the business
woman is too busy. But she will soon see
in the field of business the right Of the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

''When you don't know don't pretend to
know" was the favorite maxim of an elder
ly friend of mine, and she usually followed
ii up with Ignorance is no disgrace, but
pretended knowledge is hypocrisy-and hy-
pocrisy is disgraceful." A little over-vig-
orous, perhaps, but true enough in its es-
sence.
Of course when you are very young YOU
hate to appear ignorant of a subject which
seems perfectly familiar to those about you,
but if you are wise you will acknowledge
your ignorance rather thai pretend to be
knowing, for it is the easiest thing in the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
TaIkatixe.

Il wouldn't objeck to de man dat
keeps talkin' all de time," said Uncle
Eben, IF he didn't insis' on th'owin' In
a question every ten minutes or 90 dat
yon's got to answer to show you's
keepin' awake "-Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

AGENTS
The Duties of
the Prosecuting
Attorney
By JOHN F. GETTING. Editor.

EVERAL had very pleasant meeting with that
eminent iuri the late Scion Calhoon of the supreme
i court of Mississippi
: : :: T.:
u@2NI In the Of the subject
uA ment of counsel touched and Judge Cahoon
Xxx marked that whn his earlier days, prosecuting
1922 attorney, that he always considered himself much
GU sci for the defendant
find Judgment the minds of all public prosecutors; for
their duty consists in the attaining of justice it well
performed in avorng the acutal of the trial.
obtaining the conviction of guilty for either justice
tanned Too follow the but popular notion that their
duty all coming within their charge with their
efforts toward conviction and that all and testimony tending
toward sustaining the Defense either be brought by the defend
ants COUNSEL be lost the The public generally
sumes that he sole representative of the people who has the right
demand conviction certain kind of conviction This assumption
Is unfounded in law True he is the of the
esgng the matter nsung and conducting the and
In presenting the testimony the proper form the trial.
In argument he draw his conclusions the mony
jurors themselves the people, and that capacity occupy higher
and important place than the prosecuting attorney In theory of
law criminal is trial by and before the people, but
practicable for all of the people of the local jurisdiction
participate each criminal and upon the law provides
the careful selection of IL good and impartial who when selected and
contemplation of the law the people themselves while the
ospcutin is Smnv tho rtoff tho
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pie, to bring before the jury for its impair
tal consideration the facts of the case In so doing
he should present all of the relevant facts whether
they indicate guilt or innocence, and in his argu-
ment endeavor to draw correct conclusions from the
evidence whether such conclusions favor an acquit-
tai or conviction. His position may at times be
trying one, especially when he is met by re-
sourceful and aggressive defender but he should
member that his is place of duty, and not one of
personal display partisanship, and, that neither
the activity of opposing counsel public applause,
should prompt him to depart from dutys plain path.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

100000 in the field of business the right Of the
ballot is essential for protection.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15

The fifty fourth annual meeting of
the Kentucky State Medical Ass0cia
ton, will be held at the New Seelbach
Hotel, in Louisville, October 10, 20
and 81. A special rate of one fare
plus twenty-five cents for the round
trip has already been made for the
Grand Lodge of. Masons, doctors and
others going to Louisville next week.
Drs. William j. Mayo, of Rochester,
Mimi, and A. j. Ochsner, of Chicago,
two of the leading surgeons of the
world will deliver addresses on "The
Present Status of the Surgical Cure of
Cancer of the Digestive Tract These
addresses will be illustrated by
stereopticon views, and mark an epoch
in the treatment of these diseases.
Another feature will be a Symposium
on the Social Evil. which will be OPEN
ed by Drs. j. K. Matthews, President
of the State Board of Health, and
Prince A. Morrow, of New York City,
a former Kentuckian. who is one Of
the leading sanif ria 8 of she Union.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15

Winning the ahn up for the ong-
est fight ade n E .aalloon under the
auspices of me = gro ub Of America.
and breaking all peel records for long
distance fiit hts, s. holland Foi hes.
of New York, and Max FIeischmann of
Cincinnati, landed at noon Wednesday
at Chesterfield county, twenty miles
south of Richmond, Va. The trip was
made in the balloon New York. in
which Forbes won the duration contest
in the Indianapolis contest.
Starting from the gas works in st.
Louis at 80 Tuesday afternoon. the
distance of 1913 miles was made in
nineteen hours and fifteen minutes at
ar average of thirty weight miles an
hour. Phe balloon passed Lynchburg
at 10 80 Wednesday morning.
Soon in afternoon an apparently large
body of water was seen ahead and a
large town came into view below. Mr..
FORBES and his companion thought the
water might be Chesapeake Bay and
the city Norfolk, and adjudged it bet
ire to descend before the ocean was
reached. The hazysweather hepIed to
deceive the aeronauts in this respect
and it was not until landing was
effected that they discovered that the
town was Petersburg, and the water
the James river.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
DR.. Cook Not Disturbed.

DR.. frederick A. Cook, arrived at
Buffalo, N. Y, Wednesday morning
from Cleveland in the midst of a
heavy snowstorm. He went directly
to the Iriquois Hotel, stating that ne
would see the newspaper men there at
10 o'clock.
Il can only say that the actual liv-
ing human witnesses of my journey to
the Pole will themselves be able to
disprove the distorted declarations put
into their mouths by the statement is
sued by Commander PearY," said DIR.
Cook today to the associated press.
There could not be better testimony
than that given by the men themselves
before an unbiased body of in
quirers. Commander Peary evidently
regards their evidence as IF the most
profound Importance, and so do |.
lit, seems to me that he might have
brought them along with him if he was
so confident that they would corrobo-
rate his story. He, however, chose
not to do so. | will therefore send for
them as soon as possible and place
them at the disposal of any competent
interpreters whom the examining body
may appoint.
Asked whether he would make d.
rect reply to Peary's statement, as had
been intimated at an interview at
Cleveland Tuesday night, DR.. Cook
said:
There is nothing to add to what al
ready has been said. / do not intend
to enter a newspaper controversy with
anyone. shall depend upon the wit
nesses who have already been brought
into the case and prove my case by
them" DR.. Cook was given public
reception on the Change floor of the
Chamber of Commerce at noon.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Senator Lindsay Sinking.

Senator William Lindsay, who is
critically i'll at his home in Frankfort,
was not 81 we'll yesterday. He has
failed and weakened considerably in
the last twenty-four hours. DR.. H. S.
Keller. who has brought Senator Lind
say out of two serious attacks said
Wednesday night he thought Senator
Lindsay would grow gradually weaker
until the end came, which might be in
g few days. Senator Lindsay is con-
scious and talks to his visitors and has
the papers read to him.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15

EZRA KENDALL IN 1.-THE VINE
GAR BUYER"

EAnA AENOA In Ill H4AtA1-
GAR BUYER.
AS annoucned few days ago.
Era Kendall is to reappear in an up
to-date version of his old time play
1.-THE Vinegar Buyer" at the Paris
Grand. Monday night, Oct. Is. For
his present tour in this old favorite.
which is said to be merely prellmin-
ary canter before he produces new
comedy being written for him by no
less pair of dramatists than TarkiDg-
ton and Wilson, the authors of The
Man From Home" Messrs. Liebler &
Company have engaged for his support
company, that is easily the strongest
he has ever had. He has sent some
good ones too, which is also one OF the
strongest to be sent on tour in farce
comedy this season, Kendall's leading
lady for this season is Julia Stuart,
who has often been called the best OF
the,many Glory Quayles who following
Viola Allen in that part in 1.-The
Christie n.
Mr.. kendall's right hand man in
comedy is Robert v. Ferguson, an ex-
cellent actor with a splendid record.
Some of his best work was done with
Mrs. Tiske in "Leah kleschna, -
"Becky Sharp" and other plays of her
repertoire. Frank Lyons who has been
with Mr.. Kendall before, also has a
good comedy part.
A young pair of lovers will be play.
ed by Argyle Campbell and Lottie
Alter, both associated with Mrs.
Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch" the
former as the creator of the part OF
Billy Wigs and the latter as the
''Lovey Mary" who played thatr part
liz England, Australia and this coun-
tiy.
Emily Wakeman who has a guod
character part was for many years the
principal "old lady" in VIM. Brady s
productions. John Garrick created
novel character parts in Isreal Fang
Wills first play, "The Children of the
Ghetto" He has also been with Mr..
! Kendall several years. The others in
the cast are j. A. Butter, William
Holden and Queenie Phillips. "The
Vinegar Buyer" comes here direct
from the Lyric Theater, Cincinnati.
Primrose's all-star minstrels; St.
Elmo and Ezra Kendall in 1.-The Vine
gar Buyer" all play Lexington the
night after playing Paris.
YANKEE DOODLE DETECTIVE. y
One of the most successful, up-to-
date and quick-moving productions
that has yet been given a New York
hearing, is James Kyrle MacCurdy' S
sensational success, The Yankee Doc
die Detective" which has established
itself as a play of strong dramatic
strength and which is to be presented
at the Paris Grand, tonight, Friday,
Oct. Is.
The Yankee Doodle Detective"
tells the story of a young milIionairess,
who is falsely accused of the murder
of her own father. 1.-The Yankee
Doodle Detective in attempting to
prove her innocence, finds that the
police department is working against
him. BY Disgusting himself as an old
Jew, he helps the heiress to make a
thrilling escape from prison, and by
his several DISCUSSES of an old gypsy
fortune teller, an Italian push-cart
peddler, and an Irish policeman, he
proves the young girls innocence and
sends the guilty ones to the electric
chair. The play itself, stirs human
chord in the breast of all and as for
tears, pathos and laughter, it is sur
feited with it. The play is produced
on a most pretentious scale by. Chas.
H. Wuerz.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Well Paid.

Wilbur Wright received $12, 500 from
the Hudson Fulton Commission for
the spectacular flights he made during
the celebration. Wright put in his bill
for that amount and it was paid by
abe commission Wednesday. Glen H.
Curtis received $500 for his participa-
ton in the celebration.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Public Sale
Of.
CITY RESIDENCE


At2pm.I will sell at auction: on the
premises, the residence of the late f..
L. McChesney on Main street, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth. containing
6 rooms, bath room. halls, etc. There
is a good stable on the lot and consid-
cradle fruit. including grape arbor
80 feet long. The lot is about 81 feet
front and rs feet rear. and 278 feet
deep. running to the l.. & N. railroad.
This property is located in one of
the most desirable neighborhoods in
the city.
TEMRS-One-third cash, balance in
8 and IL months, the deferred pay
ments to bear per cent interest from
day of sale until paid or purchaser may
pay all cash. Insurance on the proper
ty is paid up until Sept. 1912.
J. K. McCHESNEY.
IA. +. Kenney. Auct.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
PUBLIC SALE
= OF
Desirable City Property.

l will offer for sale at public auction
on the premises, at two o'clock p. M,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Something Beautiful.

The ladies are invited to cali and in
spect the beautiful line of art pictures
and genuine hand-painted china now
on display at the Paris Book Store. If
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Nebby Top Coats.

A nobby top coat or rain coat viii
make you forget these chilly morn
ings.
If MITCHELL& BLAKEMORE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
27x54 Velvet Rugs

About 100 of them, good, heavy
grade velvet, choice oriental and
floral designs, rug that could not be
duplicated elsewhere for less than
s2.25. while they last, Ct 10
each $3.50. ........-..:. ~ 4sAV
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
OYSTERS.

Phone Us your order for fresh bulk
oysters; fresh celery, etc.
VIM. SAUER.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15

Concord, Delaware. Niagra, Tokay
and Malaga grapes.
l2-2t c. P. COOK & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Cushion Sole Shoes.

DR.. Reeds Cushion Sole Shoes for
tender feet. for sale only by
MITCHELL & BLAKEMOE,
If Outftters to Mer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15
Public Sale
CITY RESIDENCE
Saturday. Oct. 80, at z p. m.


Brick residence corner Main and
Twelfth streets. Lot fronts ON Main
and runs back to High. This is consid-
cred one of the most beautiful homes
in Paris. 1t is centrally located not
being far from L. & N. depot; with
interurban at back door.
The house is of pressed brick and is
modern in every way, with 2 bath
70 pms, furnace, hard wood floors, dry
cellars with concrete floors. There is
concrete walk on both Main and
Twelfth streets and approach to nice
stable on rear of lot.
Terms made known on day of sale.
For further information address
j. MILLER WARD,
Paris, Kentucky.
Geo. Speakes, Auct. I'd
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-10-15

l will offer for sale at public auction
on the premises, at two o'clock p. M,
on
FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 1909,
the following city property: The two
and one-half story brick building sit
uated on Broadway, Paris, KY, on the
South side of the. Court House.
The lot is about Fl feet front, ex-
tending through and fronting the same
width on Fourth street. The building
is occupied by two good tenants and is
paying rental of S23. so per month,
and is in good repair and has been new
ly papered throughout.
Tins lot adjoins. the residence of Mrs.
VIM. Hukill on the West, ard the
property of Mrs. Hanson on the East.
Cistern on lot; city water in building.
TERMS.-One third cash. balance in
two equal payments in six and twelve
months. deferred pay ments to bear in
terest at six per cent per annum. Pur-
chaser may have privilege to pay all
or as much cash as desired.
BRUCE MILLER.
GEO.D. SPEAKES, Auctioneer. I'd
Judith Gap journal., 1909-04-16
GAPLETS


Go to the Palais Royal for good
cigar.
When Deyarmon builds for man
the man is satisfied. 16tf
Don't Forget-Local talent concert
this evening in the Congregational
church.
Chicago and Minneapolis Sunday
papers at the Palais Royal.
Bradie Metheney returned to the
Gap from a business trip to Bozeman,
on Wednesday.
WANTED.-Two thousand acres of
sod to break. Call or address Robt.
Fringer, Judith Gap. 2l-14
You will miss it if you miss it.-At
the Congregational church this
evening.
There were fourteen inches of SNOW
in LewistOwn this week, but we did
not have any here in the banana belt.
For SALE. = Four work horses,
weight about 1900, will drive single
from Judith Gap. +. NJ. Widditield.
Mrs. Smith is very much elated
over the remarkable Improvement in
the work for the concert. BE sure to
come.
See F. W. TnORBAHN if you
have a REIMBURSEMENT for
sale. HE CAN HANDLE IT,
The person, who is known, who
took currency by mistake or other
wise at postOffice Monday morning,
the 5th, please return the same to j.
\. McCauley and avoid trouble.
The new drug store building will be
completed by the first of May. Piepho
Bros, the owners, are live wires and
will do big business.
Printers, male or female, capable
Of taking charge of small weekly
papers, can secure permanent pO-
sitions by corresponding with the
Journal. Judith Gap.
For SALE. Three room cottage
and lot at bargain. Located on 3rtl
avenue and High street. House too
small for present owner-must build
at once. A snap at $3.50. See Judith
Gap journal.
John r. Forsyth of the Arthur
Forsyth Realty company of Moore,
was in the city Monday on his return
from Denver, where he has been
transacting business for his firm dur
ing the last three weeks.
For SALE.-2S so acres fine land
within short distance OF markets:
30 acres in winter wheat: all fenced:
two good springs OH the land: no
| buildings: price $50 an acre: half
i cash, balance on long time at per
cent. Judith Gap Land company.
Attorney Warren Pratt of X Kearney,
Nebraska. was in the city the first Of
the week enroute 10 Moore. This is
his first visit to this section, and he
is fayorably impressed with the pros
poets of the country.
fLOwlNG.-I will be prepared to
i take contracts for breaking, begin
ming about April 25th. Parties lesir-
ing plowing done, please leave orders
ut the Journal office. Can break
from 20 to 3l acres day. First come,
irst served, located in the same COM
munity. }. +. Birnell. 2ltf
The Ladies' AID society of the NJ =.
T.. church, met at the church Wetlnes-
day. After the usual business meet
ing. Mrs. l.. W. Martin and Mrs. \ .