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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
COWBOY IN CABINET
New Secretary of Interior Was
Once a PIainsman.
Richard A. BaIIinser Prepared Him.
self for College While Driving
CattIe-Ciassmate of His
Predecessor, Garfield.

Washington. = Biographies have
been published. and stories have been
told Of Richard A. Ballinger, former
commissioner of the general land Of
flee and former mayor of Seattle, now
secretary of the interior in President
raft's cabinet, but not one of these ac-
counts tells of Judge Ballinger's life
as cowboy upon the plains of south
western Kansas 80 years ago.
Three years he spent in the saddle,
herding droves of cattle across the
range, and to this day he recounts
Interesting experiences that his fellow
cabinet officers will doubtless call
upon him to repeat On one occasion
ne was almost killed by the hoofs of
an unruly broncho.
During these years he studied the
classic languages. riding many miles
across the plains each week to recite
his lessons. and by his own efforts he
prepared himself for college, where he
was classmate of James r. Garfield,
who, quarter of century later.
made him general land commissioner,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
AN INTERESTING PAINT TEST

There is a very simple and interest.
ing chemical test by which to detect
impurity in paint materials. Thou
sands and thousands of people, all over
the country, are making this test. 1t
is sure way to safeguard against
the many adulterated white leads
which are, on the market. Any one
can make the test-all that is needed
is a simple little instrument which
may be had free by writing National
Lead Company. 1902 Trinity Building,
New York, and asking for House
owners Painting Outfit No. 49,.
The outfit includes also a set of color
schemes for exterior or interior paint
ing, or both, IL you wish, and a book
of specifications. No houseowner
should make any arrangements for
painting till he gets this outfit.
One can't expect satisfactory paint
ing job without pure white lead. There
Is way to make sure you're getting a
pure white lead-without testing 1t. See
that the keg bears National Lead Com
pany's famous Dutch Boy Painter trade
mark, which is positive guarantee Of
purity. Your dealer probably has
this white lead. If not let National
Leaf Company know.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
ECZEMA COVERED HIM.
Slept Only from Sheer Exhaustion
Relieved in "a Hours and
Cured by cutIcura in a Month.

II am seventy-seven years old, and
some years ago / was taken with &C.
zema from head to foot. / was sick
for six months and what / suffered
tongue could not tell. / could not
sleep day or night because of that
dreadful itching; when / did SLEEP it
was from sheer exhaustion. / was
one mass of irritation; it was even in
my scalp. The Doctors medicine
seemed to make me worse and was
almost out of my mind. l got a
set of the Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Resolvent. I used them persistently
for twenty-four hours. That night I
slept like an infant, the first solid
nights sleep had had for six months.
In month was cured. w. Harrison
Smith, Mt. Kisco, N. Y, Feb. 8, 1908"
Potter Drug chea- Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Work of Fjsb HatcherIes.

As the result of special efforts in
the hatchery work during the year
the output of fish and eggs in 1908 was
greater than ever. before in the history
of the national bureau, reaching a to-
tai of 2,S71, 456,2S0. OF this number
2.413.S09,225 were young fish distrib-
uted for the stocking and restocking
of public and private waters, and the
remaining 457.647,055 were eggs de-
livered to state and foreign hatcheries.
The output of young fish exceeds the
greatest previous record for any one
year by 37e,000,000
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Eyes Are Relieved BY Murine

when Irritated by Chalk Dust and Eye
Strain, incident to the average School
Room. recent Census of New York
City reveals the fact that in that City
alone 1928 School Children needed Eye
Care. Why not try Murine Eye Remedy
for Red, Weak Weary. Watery Eyes
Granulation, Pink Eye and Eye Strain?
Murine Doesn't Smart: Soothes Eye Pain.
Is Compounded by Experienced Physi-
clans; Contains no Injurious or Prohibit
ed Drugs. Try Murine for Your Eye
Troubles; You Will Like Murine. Try 1t
in Baby's Eyes for Scaly Eyelids. Drug
gists Sell Murine at Soc The Murine Eye
Remedy Co. Chicago. Will Send You In
teresting Eye Books Free
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Mrs. Howe,s o6In,en.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's sense of
the ridiculous has always been a sa-
wing grace. leading her to avoid grand
iloquence. On one occasion a lady
at Newport. trying to get fine senti-
ment out Of her, said. one moonlit
evening on a vine-hung veranda:
Mrs. Howe. do say something lovely
about my piazza!" Whereupon every
one listened for the reply. In her
delicately cultivated voice Mrs. Howe
responded: Il think It Is q bully
piaz. York Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Shiloh Church to Be RepuIIt.

An effort is being made TO build .
suitable memorial church on the site
of the original Shiloh church. on Shi-
lob battlefield, now one of the most
attractive of military parks. 1t was
on this very spot the bloody battle Of
Shiloh was begun on the morning Of
April 6, 1862. 1t is the purpose to
build a memorial church to cost not
less than $4,000. The names Of all
contributors will be recorded in a
permanent register and kept on ex-
hibition in the church, which will be
open to visitors and tourists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
A CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish
What Science Has Been strua-
Cling to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani
tested throughout the country by the won
derful cures that are being accomplished
daily by epilepticide still continues. 1t is
really surprising the vast number of peo-
pie. who have already been cured of fits
and nervousness. In order that everybody
may have a chance to test the medicine,
large trial bottles, valuable literature, His
tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, viii be
sent by mail absolutely free to all who
write to the Dr. May Laboratory, 54S
Pearl Street, New York City.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

and whose seat he has taken in tina
cabinet room.
This interesting episode of the from
tier in Judge Ballinger's life is best
told in his ,own words-and he remem-
bers most distinctly the Incidents of
his cowboy days.
When l was Is years old-in 1873
my father moved from Virden. ILL.,,
to Larned. Kan, and as that was in
soon was cowboy" Judge Ballinger
relates:
my most memorable experience as
a knight Of the plains came when a
wild horse got the better of me. That
was at Spring creek. | wanted an
other horse, and went into the cor
raj to lasso one, for | had gained con-
siderable skill with rope, and in the
enthusiasm of my youth thought was
fnvincible.
Il got the thong rope over the ami
mails head, all right, and managed to
get him up to the snubbing post,
where the horses are branded. Grad
ually ! worked up the untamed steed
until I was within ten feet of him.
With motion as quick as lightning
so 1t seemed to me-he raised himself
on his hind legs and struck me to the
earth.
when I came to, which was some
little time afterward. the horse was
gone and | needed medical attention.
For two years / served in the coun-
ty offices at Larned, first as deputy
county clerk, and then as deputy
treasurer. While / was in the treas
urer's Office: acting as treasurer, ex-
posed the shortage of a county official
to the board of commissioners, but
though no arrests were made the
scandal attracted wide attention, and
/ was threatened with personal vio-
lence for my activity
While / was on the range / rode
seven miles every Sunday to recite
Latin to the steward at Fort Larned.
where several companies of soldiers
were stationed. was grateful for this
assistance and also for the interest Ia
ken in me by a minister. who lived
three miles or more from our ranch,
and who was willing to impart to me
his smattering of Greek. My ambition
was to go to college as soon as
could. and spent three years at the
state university of Kansas and at
Washington college at Topeka"
While at Washburn young Ballinger
met Senator John ]. Ingalls,, who ad-
vised him to take course at Will
Jams college. He followed the advice
and graduated with the class of 1884.
of which young Garfield was a men,
Der.
For two years following his gradu-
alton Ballinger studied in the law Of
fee of s. Corning Judd, a prominent
Chicago attorney, and then he went
to Kankakee, H., where he became
city attorney. Later he was city at
torney of Decatur, Ala. after which
he went to the state of Washington.
He was for four years on the superb
or bench of Jefferson county, residing
in Port Townsend. after which he
went to Seattle. His term as mayor
extended over a period of two years.
and at its conclusion he was pre-
vailed upon. reluctantly because of his
private interests. to take charge of the
reorganization of the general land OF.
dee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Gardens with Schools.

The school-garden idea has been re-
markedly developed in San Antonio,
Tex. which is said to have more
gardens attached to its schools than
any other place of its size in the
world. There are 949 of these cult
waited plots attached to the 20 schools,
the gardens varying from one-tenth to
one-quarter of an acre.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
STATE or ONO CrTY on TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY. o.

LUCAS COUNTY. $.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath thas he d senior
partner OF the hrm Of +. j. CHENEY 4 Co.. doing
business In the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid and that said firm vii. pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that be cured By the use o.
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed IN my presence
this sth day Of December. A. D.. 1856
SEAL A. W. x GLEASON SON
st -SoAAeA 3SDAASs
Halls Catarrh Cure d taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and surfaces of tho
system. Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. q.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pnls for constipation
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Oldest Man in the World.

Jose Gaudaloupe Aleitd of Jalosti-
tlan. state Of Jalisco, Mexico. Is said
to be the Oldest man in the world.
The record Of his birth as contained
in the archives of the parish church
shows that he was born In ITO. which
makes him 139 years old. He Is in
good physical condition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

And If every mothers son OF US
made a strenuous effort to reach the
top there wouldn't be such crowd at
the bottom.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
NEVER SAY DIE.

She-But II you have completely
cured Mrs. Tooter. you have done
away with one Of your most lucrative
sources of income.
The Doctor-Ah, but I'll present her
with my bill, and then I'll have to
treat her for nervous prostration.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

The way Hamlins Wizard Oil soothes
and allays all aches, pains, soreness, swell
ing and Inflammation is a surprise and
to relieve all kinds of pain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Rather MIXED.

Miss Adele has such a mobile
face"
Yes, I have noticed at times its
automatic expression"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
Use AIIen.. Foot-Ea,e.

1t is the only relief for Swollen Smart
ing. Tired, Aching. Hot. Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk At all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores. &c. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Ol-nsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

SORE EYES, weak, inflamed, red, ws.ery
and swollen eyes, use PETTITS EYE
SALVE, 25c- All druggists or Howard
Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
A Double Lack.

my story has no unnecessary
words" said the budding author
proudly.
mo. 1t hasn't" agreed the critic,
but it hasn't any necessary ones
eitherf"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
VARIETY.

Hewitt-I've been pinched for mon
ey lately.
Jewitt-Well. women have different
ways OF getting it. My wife kisses
me when she wants any.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

Men fight with their fists; womer
fight with their tears.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

That it is necessary for a man to
drink liquor is a theory that will not
hold water.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

Send postcard request to-day for sam
pie package of Garfield Tea, Natures herb
remedy for constipation, liver and kidney
diseases. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

There is nothing like a good busi-
ness plant for raising money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05

Tomorrow A. M. too late. Take
a CASCARET At bed time: get
up N the momng feeling fine and
dandy. No need for sickness
from oOer-eafing and drink
ing. They surely work while you
deep and help nature help you.
Millions lake them and keep well
cAscARErs roc . box for q weeks
treatment. all dru9gists. biggest seller
b the world. 1Guliou boxes . month
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
No Injuries.

"Bre'r Jones done fall OF de watah
wagon
WAS he hu't?"
mo. sub. He was hardened sim
nah"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-06-05
For Headache Try Hicks capudlne

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudne. It's Lquid-pleas-
ant to take-Efects Immediately. 10, Is
and SOC at Drug Stores.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13
MEMORIAL MEETING IN HONOR
OF GEN. o. o. HOWARD.

To the Alumni, Former Pupils and
Friends of Howard University:
You have already been made aware
of the death of Gen. o. o. Howard,
founder and patron saint Of Howard
University. Gen. Howard stands out
before the civilized world as the in
carnation of Christian philanthropy.
To us who are special benefciaries
of his labors, his death has deeper
significance and meaning. I am sure
that every loyal son Of Howard has
been profoundly moved by the tidings
of his taking-off.
AS president of the Alumni Associa-
tion of Howard University, I propose
memorial meetings in his honor in the
dinerent cities where a considerable
number of Howard men are to be
found. In cases where local Alumni
associations have been organized, l
suggest that meetings be arranged un-
der their auspices. In other instances
let the spirit of loyalty and gratitude
make this an occasion for bringing all
Howard men together.
l deem it appropriate that this oc-
casion be utilized to stimulate inter
est in the proposed Alumni gymnasl-
um for the development Of our student
body, now over 1900 strong. l shall
be glad to take up details through cor
respondence with those who will as
sumo leadership in the several COM
munities.
When all the world stands ready to
do homage to this Christian hero and
philanthropist, surely the sons Of
Howard University will lead the way.
Yours truly,
KELLY MILLER,
President Alumni Association Howard
University.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13

Persons sending in news will please
oear in mind that names Of people are
hard to get correctly from hand writ
ing. From time to time we make the
most grievous twists Of persons names
from no fault Of ours, but because
handwriting is difficult to read in this
particular. Take time to go over your
items and PRINT RATHER THAN
WRITE THE NAMES.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13

President Taft tested the faith of
the colored people to the utmost when
he announced that appointments
would not be made during his admin
istration in Southern communities
where it was distasteful. These ap-
pointments ever since the war have
been the pride of the race and have
served to encourage us in the belief
that the national government, at
least, sympathized with us, whatever
the states might do. They have been
but a small part of the machinery OF
government, nor have they added
much to the aggregate of the races
earnings, but they have been our one
eve lamb, and just as in the Scrip
tural narrative, now it is to be taken
away. So it is that we say the Presi-
dent has put on us the greatest trial
of our faith in him. His high station,
his repeated words of encouragement
have inspired us with hope that he
means to Offset this loss in some way.
But how long must we wait? Despair
is ever at the elbow of the oppressed.
The weaker race in the fight has no
past victories, no tried prowess to
buoy him up when failure seems i'm
minent, and therefore it is the great
er hardship that the President delays
any good things ne has in store for
us.
Out here in the West Washington
is a myth so far as political appoint
ments are concerned. Yet election
after election we are loyal to the
party. Nor does the situation locally
make amends for national neglect.
President Taft is too big a man to
ignore us simply because we cannot
help ourselves, yet he might as well
ignore us. if he waits so long to act
that all is dead, even hope.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13

The frequent requests for persons
to fill places and for work from the
unemployed makes us feel that the
person who will undertake an EN-.
ployment bureau for our people, will
perform a public service.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13

A few years ago there was a tre-
mendous lot of energy expended in
addresses to the world on behalf OF
the poor, downtrodden Negro. A lot
of pretty takers were heralded as
men of mark. Where are they now?
Except for the accentuation Of race
feeling, all these manhood rights agi-
tators have left no real impress on
their localities Their lead was fol-
lowed by a great host of petty politi-
cal blackmailers until the welkin rang
with protests No doubt the work OF
honest intentioned men was hurt by
the use of the same methods for petty
gain, yet what merit there was in the
system was too easily counterfeited
to stand the test Of practical world.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13
GOOD HOME FOR LADY.

Wanted-A woman to do light work
and care for invalid in return for good
home and small wages. Settled
woman only. 1917 Gaylord street.
Mrs. ]. W. McMickael arrives in the
city tomorrow to join her husband.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13
HELP Us BE PROMPT.

PROMPT
occurring districts the
requiring mailing gasys
Saturday,
the subsorlbsr.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-13

The Great Thanksgiving Ball at
East Turner Hall Thursday, Novem.
ber rs. JIne US! That's ali!
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-02
TONS Of PROMOTION
DATA ARE DISPATCHED

Two tons of advertising literature,
proclaiming to the world the charms
and advantageous which Hawaii offers,
will be shipped to the mainland on the
Lurline by the Hawaii Promotion Com
mittee. This is all general descriptive
matter. Part of it will be sent to the
Alaska ukon-Pacifc Exposition. while
the remainder will be divided among
the cities of the Pacific Coast.
This enormous shipment of literature
will no more than supply the imme-
date demand. Every mail brings re-
quests for data concerning Hawaii, not
only from persons contemplating visits,
but from schools, colleges, tourist
bureaus and railroad companies.
The Promotion Committees litera-
ture is in general demand for educa-
tional purposes. Many of the most
modern school biographies are vague
as regards this Territory, and the care
fully compiled data which Secretary
Wood is distributing has been seized
upon eagerly by educators. This branch
of promotion work, though not bear
ing such immediate fruit as the en-
couragement of tourist travel. is of
lasting benefit to the Territory, and
the Promotion Committee is making
every effort to comply with all re-
quests from schools and colleges.
The last mail from the Orient
brought in a large quantity of liter
allure descriptive of Java. The Pro
motion Committee. and the official in
formation bureau of Java, have form
ed combination whereby each helps
the other, and the plan has proved
very feasible.
Secretary Wood is getting his bust
ness cleaned up preparatory to starting
for the Orient the latter part of this
month. He wants to get everything
| on a substantial basis before leaving
that the work of the committee may
| not suffer during his absence.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-02
MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOT,
SAYS COLONEL LEMERT

Colonel W. c. Lemert of Bucyrus.
Ohio. now guest at the Alexander
Young, though he has been here but
three days. is most enthusiastic adj
mirer Of Hawaii. q have travelled
pretty extensively,' said Colonel Lem
ert yesterday. This is certainly the
most beautiful spot that [ have yet
seen. Whether or not it is the best,
1 am not prepared to say, for l have
not been here long enough to form an
opinion regarding its goodness. But
it is certainly good to look upon
Colonel Lemert declined to hazard
any prophecy concerning the probable
future of Hawaii, when the Panama
canal shall have been completed.
''There are twenty experts here to look
into that matter right now continued
he. "and I don t believe that my fore
casts would be of interest to anybody. -
The Colonel is largely interested in
railroads and banking, being connected
with several large financial Institutions
He is also the owner of city gas
plant and of other public utilities.
Accompanied by his daughter, Mrs
Blanche Lemert Wise. and Miss Mar
garet Perrott, Colonel Lemert is on hts
way around the world. Miss Perrott
is a sister of Miss F. Perrott of the
Kamehameha Preparatory School.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-02
PORTUGUESE COME
Continued From rage Une.l


Tehuantepec IN the Atlantic ocean
steamers of the American Hawaiian
Company. They viii cross the isthmus
and there board the America Maru
or Nanchu Marn, as the case NAV be.
This arrangement is necessitated by
the fact that the big Pacific ocean
freighters Of the American Hawaiian
Company have not passenger accommo-
dations. The ships of the Togo Kisen
Kaisha, on the other hand, are fitted
out for the carrying of a large num-
Der of immigrants, and it is believed
that they can carry the men at con-
siderably less expense than would be
possible for the American Hawaiian on
this side of the isthmus.
Should the prophesied emigration Of
Japanese laborers to South America
eoiae to pass, then the ships which
take from Hawaii 3 shores the Asiatic
laborers will bring back Europeans to
replace them.
Special Agent A J. Campbell, of the
Board of Immigration, is now in the
Azores collecting colonists. If salts
factory terms are made with the steam
ship companies, the first installment
viii probably arrive hre at no very
distant date.