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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
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The interior of the safe was re-
vealed in a shape little different from
that of the ordinary household strong
box. There were several account
books, ledgers and the like, together
with some packages of docketed bills,
in the pigeon holes. The cash box,
itself a safe within a safe, showed a
blank face broken by a small combi'
nation dial. Behind this, in a Sc
cIeted compartment, the Maitland heir.
looms languished, half forgotten OF
their needless owner
The cash box combination offered
less difficulty than had the outer dial,
Maitland had it open in a twinkling.
Then, brazenly lifting out the inner
framework bodily, he thrust a fun,
bling hand into the aperture thus dis.
closed and pressed the spring, re.
leasing the panel at the back, 1t dis
appeared as though by witchcraft,
and the splash of light from the bulls
eye discovered a canvas bag squatting
humbly in the, secret compartment; a
fatlittle anvas bag, considerably soiled
from much handling, such as is used
by banks for coin, a sturdy, matter-of.
fact, everyday sort of canvas bag,
with nothing about it of hauteur, no
air of self-importance or ostentation,
to betray the fact that it was the re
ceptacle of a small fortune.
At Maitland's ear, incredulous:
How did you guess?" she breathed.
He took thought and breath, both
briefly, and prevaricated shamelessly:
"Bribed the head clerk of the safe
manufacturer who built this
Rising, he passed over to the center
table, the girl following. STEADY with
the light" he whispered; and loosed
the string around the mouth of the
bag, pouring its contents, a %glistening,
priceless, flaming, iridiscent treasure
horde, upon the table.
"Oh!" said a small voice at his side.
And again and again: 'Oh, Oh! OH
Maitland himself was moved by the
wonder of it. The jewels seemed to
I'LL the oom with a flashing, amazing,
coruscant glamour, r~ainbow-like. His
breath came hot and fast as he gazed
upon the trove; a queens ransom, a
fortune i~ncalculable even to its owner.
AS for the girl, he thought that the
wonder of it must have struck her
dumb. Not a sound came from the
spot where she stood.
Then, abruptly, the sun went out;
at least, such was the effect; the light
of the hand lamp vanished utterly,
leaving a partly-colored blur swim
ming against the i~mpenetrable black.
ness, before his eyes.
His lips opened; but a small hand
fell firmly upon his own. and a tiny,
tremulous whisper shrilled in his ear.
"Hush-ah, hush!"
What"
STEADY some one coming.
the Jewels"
He heard the dull musical clash OF
them as her hands swept them back
into the bag. and g cold, sickening fear
rendered him almost faint with the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
ACCOUNTING ITCHING.
Eczema for a Year-Got No Relief
Even at Skin Hospltal--ln Despair
Until cutIcura Cured Him.

II was troubled with a severe itch,
ing and dry, scrufy skin on my ankles,
feet, arms and scalp. Scratching made
1t worse. Thousands of small red PIN.
pies formed and these caused intense
itching. / was advised to go to the
hospital for diseases OF the skin. I did
SO, the chief surgeon saying: Tnever
saw such a bad case OF eczema" But I
got little or no relief. Then / tried many
~so-called remedies, but I became so
bad that ! almost gave up In despair.
After suffering agonies for twelve
months. I was relieved of the almost
~unbearable itching after two or three
applications of Cuticura Ointment. I
continued its use. combined with Cuti.
cura Soap and Pills. and I was COM
pletely cured. Henry Searle, Little
Rock. Ark, Oct. s and 10, 1907"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Solo Props. Boston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
And Then He Wasn't Pleased

to be recharged yet. So rather than
have that spark wasted. i ven into
the library at dusk, with all the cur
tains drawn and the shades down, and
Just sat there in the dark-or 1t would
have been dark except for the lantern,
mean-and pressed one finger after
another on the lantern button,
changing fingers as they got numb, till
at last the spark gave out So now l
can have 1t recharged tomorrow with
a clear conscience ."-Youth's Compan'
ion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
Interrupted the weddlna.

The other day. at the Shawnee
county Court House, Probate Judge
Schoch was about to marry a young
couple. He pronounced the prelim-
mary words and told them to join
hands, and started on the ceremony.
"Hey, there! Hold up a minute!
Wait. | say!" This series Of startling
EXPLANATIONS came from the door.
The groom was horrihed-the bride
badly scared.
Just a minute. ! want TO give you
each an apple before you are married"
said the man who had made the noise.
And in he calmly walked and handed
each OF them a Grimes Golden.
II was one mans idea OF a joke
Kansas City Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
A Test Of Friendship.

Just before Artemus Wards death
Robertson poured out some medicine
and offered 1t to the sick man, who
said: MY dear Tom, I won't take
any more Of that horrible stuff"
Robertson urged him to swallow the
mixture, saying: do, now-there's a
dear fellow-for my sake. You know
I would do anything for you
Would your" said Ward. feebly,
grasping his friends hand for the last
time.
Il would indeed" said Robertson.
Then you take III"
Ward passed away a few hours aft
Observation-Disclosures Of the Ban
crofts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
fVNOrnlim@
Meal THINE
for SnlnileS

THE day of an entire family is often
! made or marred by breakfast table
manners. If the atmosphere is disa-
greeable, II v n person starts the
day swapping, every one at the table
is apt to be disgruntled before the
meal is through.
1t should not be any harder to smile
In the morning than at midnight; IN
deed, the woman who has lived
through Is hours of strenuous modern
life would seemingly have more ex.
cuse for irritation at the end OF II
rather than at the start. Yet, strange.
ly enough, more people feel cross at
breakfast than at any other time.
If one is such an incorrigible
sleepy head that the morning man
ners suffer 1t is we'll for her to hunt
the cause. In a growing girl or boy
this crossness may be due to not get
ting enough sleep for ones strength.
If so. parents should insist that the
rest be taken at the other end of the
day. Early retiring Is much better
for a young person than late rising,
There is no worse discipline than to
let>children get up when 1t suits them.
Laziness and indifference are most
often the cause of bad morning man
ners. Anything goes in the family.
1t is too much trouble to talk agreea-
bly, at breakfast, so John buries him
self in his paper and does not speak
unless to score the coffee or rank
toast, and Mary, with struggling locks
and In sloppy wrapper, either sulks
or nags.
To start the day wrong, with tenn
per rufied or feelings hurt, leaves a
sting that cuts. If one cannot keep
sweet the day through II were better
to choose a less suspicious time for
temper than the breakfast table,
when all should be bright and cheer,
dency to morning crossness which
most of us feel.
The wife who wishes to be remem.
bered pleasantly Is as careful of her
morning toilet and her morning man.
ners as she is to appear her best for
~ II IL a. L NC JIG udu DtL-
ter have coffee in her room. The
man who does not wish to have his
wife sigh with relief when the door
has closed on him for downtown, will
take pains to be agreeable at the
breakfast table.
Never let children get into the habit
of whining at breakfast or of ~scolding
because they will be late to school
Belated meals are responsible for
much morning misery; 1t is hard to
keep good tempered If a trail must
be made OF a jump or a black mark Is
feared.
Set the breakfast hour early enough
that mad scrambles and consequent
Ill humor can be avoided. See to II
that every one is down on time.
One mother broke up breakfast
table crossness by having a fine for
every one who came to the table
scowling or who sulked or whined or
scolded during the meal.
II you think that It makes little
difference how o act or look at
breakfast, try coming downstairs
singing and happy some rainy day,
when the cook is late and the family
dispositions are apt to be warped
Though a free row is going IN when
your cheerful face is first seen, things
will quickly calm down under your
smiling presence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

the yoke, though there has been an
effort to establish the sleeve like the
gown.
Directolre shoes are a fashionable
accessory to accompany street gowns
Of that style. Dressy shoes for In.
doors are also to be had in directoire
style.
The accepted method for wearing
the directoire sash is to wind 1t above
the waist, around the body to back,
then drop it to the end of the corset
In front.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
No Rutler for Pneurltch.

Wen have to get a butler, you
know" said Mrs. Pneuritch.
What for?" asked Mr.. Pneuritch.
Well, to look after the wine cellar.
and"
Not much, Priscilla! I'm capable OF
looking after the booze myself"
"A butler lends dignity to an estab-
lishment, too"
We'll when | get so hard up for
dignity that / have to borrow it from
4 butler, I'll quit and go back to the
retail grocery business. You manage
che hired girls, Priscilla, and I'll at
tend to running the man part of this
shebang."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
OIL Lamps Brighter Than Electric
LIuht.

Probably one of the most wonderful
as we'll as useful Of modern inven.
tons Is that of a New York scientist
who has just secured from the Gov
eminent protection on q lamp burner,
which by converting the oil into by.
dro-carbon gas, burning on a mantle,
gives an eighty candle power light
with less oil consumption and with
out carbonizing the mantle or over
heating the lamp. II can be fitted to
any lamp and the wick lasts a life.
time. There is absolutely no danger,
no odor and no smoke. The Union
Light Co., of New York City, have ac-
CURED the selling rights Of this burn
er, which is called the "Herzog." after
the inventor, and, we understand, are
making a special discount to introduce
1t into each township with a view of
securing a local representative.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
Yellow chamois Gloves.

1t has been some time since white
gloves were in fashion for the street,
and now the days have come when
the hands are moist and some light
gloves must take their place.
Nothing is better than the wash
channels nes
They should be chosen in the orig
inal light yellow, with seams and back
heavily stitched with white and fast,
ened with one large pearl button
through a heavy ~buttonhole.
It is now considered smarter to but.
ton the glove than to clamp 1t, espe-
cially when it is to be worn for the
street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
SYNOPSIS.

Mad Dan Maitland. on reaching his
New York bachelor club, met an attrac-
tive young woman at the door. Janitor
O'Hagan assured him no one had been
within that day. Dan discovered a WON
ans finger prints in lust on his desk.
along with a letter from his attorney.
Maitland dined with Bannerman. his at
torney. Dan set out for Greenfields, to
get his family jewels. During his walk
to the country seat, he met the young
woman in gray, whom he had seen leav-
ing his bachelors club. Her auto had
broken down. He fixed it. BY a ruse she
'lost" him. Maitland, on reaching home,
surprised lady in gray, cracking the safe
containing his gems. She, apparently,
took him for a w~ell-known crook, Daniel
his safe, took therefrom the jewels, and
gave them to her. first forming a part
nership in crime.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
Care Of the Hair.

In the ARE of the hair, II 1t is
found that the growth is very dry and
the hair inclined to split, a little olive
oil rubbed well into the scalp will
correct the trouble. For hair that is
too oily al application should be made
morning and night OF Jamaica rum In
which a colocynth apple has been
soaking for eight days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
What's in a Word?

Two men were discussing the trou-
BILE in India, and each had a deal to
say about his notion of Hindu charac-
tor.
They're such a b%ellicose set OF
people," said one.
Indeed" exclaimed the other, In
surprise. Il was always under the inn.
preston that they were very spare
men."-Harper's Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
rhe Aaresment Of Views.

Pessimist-Don't you think this sea
son shows the drama has a tendency
downward?
Realist-I have noticed that more
people are buying seats in the orches.
ira.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
ASK FATHER.

Clergyman--What would your IA
Their say II he saw you digging for
worms on Sunday?
Willie-I don't know; but l know
what he'd say II ! did not dig for them.
That's him fishing over there"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

The Verda high school WAS brought
to a close Tuesday night, with the
usual examinations and exhibition
exercises, and we learn from Mr.. Il.
n. Hutchinson that the exercises
which extended over Monday aud
Tuesday. were most crediiable, and
if ANYTHING Verda out shone herself
in previous undertakings of this kind.
A basket dinner was the feature of
the programme Tuesday, followed
by base ball game, and at night
the closing exercises were held before
an immense audience.
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Notice of Homologation.

Thirteenth Judicial District Court.
Grant Parish, State of
Louisiana.
In the matter of Receivership of Pol
lock Mercantile Co.. Ltd.
Notice is hereby given that Henry
p. Gray. Receiver of the Pollock Mer-
cautile Co.. Ltd. has filed in this Of
flee his final account as Administra-
tor, asking that same he homOlogat-
ed. that he he discharged and his
bond cancelled. You are hereby no
tilted to file such opposition AZ yon
may have thereto, within time pre-
scribed by law. else same will be no.
mologat ted as prayed for and his
bond cancelled.
Witness Hon. w. +. BlackmaIi.
Judge of said Court. Given under
my official seal and signatu on this
the 18th day of May A. ID. 1909.
j j. O'QUINN,
Clerk of District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
SHERIFF SALE.

Thirteenth judicial District Court,
Parish of Grant. State
of Louisiana-
No. 1858.
Mrs. Amanda Gray VS.. U. 4. Dewitt.
BY virtue of writ of fieri facias
issued out of the Honorable Thir-
teenth Judicial District Court and to
me directed In the above numbered
and entitled suit. l have seized and
will offer for sale between the hours
prescribed by law for judicial sales.
at the principal front door OF the
court house In Colfax. La. on
SATURDAY. July 3. 1909,
the following described property
seized as the property Of the defend
ant in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, to-wit:
The northwest quarter of the north
east quarter. section Is, township 8
north. range west, lying and being
in the parish Of Grant, Louisiana.
Terms of sdle-Cash, subject to APP
praisenent. the property TO bring
not less than two-thirds OF the APP
praiscment.
This 18th day of May. 1909.
A. Il. PERKINS.
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

MIR. Y. l.. Fontenot, the efficient
and popular principal of the Pollock
school. writes to thank the Chronicle
for supplying the paper to the school
reading room, and to say that he has
severed his connection with the peo-
pie whom he has learned to love.
We feel sure that his sentiments are
fully reciprocated by the progressive
people of that community.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

The commencement sermon preach
ed III the Methodist church hast Sun
day by Rev. Paul NJ Brown, for the
Colfax high school, was splendid
effort on the part of this eminent
scholar and christian gentleman, and
will he long remembered with pleas
ure and profit by the large congrega-
ton who. were present to enjoy it.
He also preached an excellent sermon
at night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
Bankrupt's Petition for Dis.
charge.

In the matter of j. w. Ethridge,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable AIeck BGarmaD,
Judge of the United States District
Court of the United States for the
Western District of Louisiana:
James Wesley Ethridge. of Mont
geometry, in the parish of Grant. in
said district, respectfully represents
that on the 10th day of May, 1908 last
past. he was duly adjudged bank
rupt under Acts of Congress relating
to bankruptcy; that he has duly SUR
rendered all his property and rights
of property, and has fully complied
with all requirements of said Acts
and of the orders of the Court touch
ing his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may
be decreed by the Court tn have a
full discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bank
rupt Acts, except such as are except.
ed from such discharge.
Dated this 10th day vi May. 1908.
JAMES WESLEY ETHklDtE,
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Western District of Louisiana:
On this I'D day of May A. ID. 1909
on reading the foregoing petition, 4
in ordered by the Court that IA hear
ing lie had upon the same on the 1911
day of June. A. ID. 1909, before Hon
w. W. Wilmington. Referee ans
Special Master. at Alexandria. Il
said district. at IL O'Clock noon, ant
that notice thereof published In Tn
C0lfax Chronicle. a newspaper print
ed in said districi. aud that all know
creditors aud other persons In inter
est may appear at the saline time AM
place AMI show cause. II any the.
have. why the prayer oi the raid pe
titioner should nbL lie granted.
And il is further ordered by tn
Court that the clerk shall send b.
j mail to all know u creditors copies q
said peSitiVpaud this order. address
I'd To them a their places Of residenc
AZ stated.
| Witness the Hon. Aleck Boarman
Judge of said Court. and the sea
thereof. at Shreveport, in said di,
trict, ON the 22d day Of May, A. |
1909.
Attest: LEROY B. GULOTTA.
may9-3t Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
SHERIFF SALE.

Thirteenth Judicial District Court.
Parish of Grant, State
of Louisiana
No. 1858.
Mrs. Amanda Gray VS.. u. +. Dewitt
By virtue of writ of fieri facias
Issued out of the Honorable Thlr-
teenth judicial District Court and to
me directed in the above numbered
and entitled suit. | have seized and
will offer for sale between the hours
prescribed by law for judicial sales.
at the principal front door OF the
court house in Coifax, La.. on
SATURDAY,, July 3. 1909,
the following described property
seized as the property of the defend
ant i'm the above numbered and ell
titled suit, to-wit:
Lot No. 3 in Block No. 81, and
Block No. In the X. +. Mcknight
survey of the town of Ferda. Grant
parish. Louisiana. being In section y,
township : north, range 4 west.
Lots 10, ii and II, In Block III, In
the Railroad survey OF said town OF
verda, being In section 10, township
s north. range west. La. Mer.
Terms of sale-Cash, subject to ap-
praisement, the property to bring
not less than two-thirds of the ap-
praiseinent.
This 18th day of May. 1909.
A. b. PERKINS.
Sheriff of Grant Parish. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
MARRIED..

LACROIX-3ODEN-John l.. Id
Croix and Lottie Boden were mar
ried in the Episcopal church, Opelou-
sas, by Rev. j. DE q. Donehoo, on
Tuesday. May IL, at ii "a. IN. The
ring ceremony WIS used and the
bride was given away by Sheriff Nj.
Swords.
Mr.. LaCroix is engaged in the saw
mill business at Basile, La. at which
place the newly married couple will
reside. L,ndry Clarion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

MIR. Ivy McNeely, who has been Mt
tending the l.. s. IT,, at Baton Rouge
this session, arrived home on Thurs
day for his summer vacation. Mr..
Elmer Jeter, who has also been at
tending the University returned home
on Tuesday. Owing to sickness he
was not able to stay through the
closing exercises this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

The many friends of MIR. W. A..
Brownlee will be sorry to learn of the
death of his mother, Mrs. F. r..
Brownlee, which occurred at Hot
Springs, Ark, Thursday night, May
Dist. Her remains were buried at
Bearden. Ark, on last Sunday. Mr..
Brownlee being present to attend the
SERVICES
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
whooplng Cough.

I'm February our daughter had the
whooping cough. Mr.. Lane, OF Hart
land. recommended Chamberlan's cough
remedy and said II gave his customers
the hest of satisfaction. We found it
ms he SAID. and can recommend 1t to any
one having children troubled with whoop
ing cough" says AIRS. A. Goss. OF Dur
aud, Mich. Sold by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

Mr.. j. N. Fletcher, of Aloha, who
was in Colfax last Saturday, gave us
an account of a splendid field Of Vetch
and oats, growing together, which
he thinks is going to be one OF the
most profitable hay crops We can
make in this section. He has already
harvested over thousand bales Of
hay this season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

Miss Bennett, u blind lady, lectured
in the Colfax Methodist church last
Monday night to small congrega-
ton, aud took up a collection to de-
fray her expenses. 1t is certainly
most pathetic to see frail body
have to depend on so precarious a
means of living.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

Messrs. j. W. Duncan and j. b.
McNeeiy attended the closing exer-
cises of the Pollock high school las.
Saturday. They received many cour-
tesies, and report that they feasted
most royalty during the day, both
from literary and gastronomic
standpoint.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
Strayed or Stolen.

On or about May 1 1909. one mouse
colOred mare mule. branded J j on
left shoulder. name and tail lately
reached. viii pay for any informa-
ton leading to her recovery or for
delivering same to me at Bagdad,
La. It, j. w. RICHARDS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29
smashes ell Records.

As an all round laxative tonic and
health builder no other pills can COM
pare with DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
Ttey tune and regulate stomach, liver
and kidneys, purify the blood. strength
en- the nerves, cure constipation, dys-
popsia. biliousness, jaundice, headache.
chills and malaria Try them. 25c at
all druggists,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

w. K. Tugwell. OF Conway, La.
says: II can frankly say your line
of Royaline remedies are the best
have ever handled. and have been
i'm the mercantile business many
years. have not only sold them
but have personally used them in my
own family. and therefore know
what 1 am talking about"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

An houored citizen of this town was
suffering from severe attsck of dysep-
terry. He told a friend if he could OBJ
tam a bottle Of Chamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. be felt
confident of being rured. he having used
this remed, in the west. He was told
that i kept it in stock and lost no time
in obtaining it. aud was promptly cured
SAYS Nj. j. Leach. druggist. OF Wolcott
VT. For sale by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-29

Misses Addie Swafford, Hattie Cam
eron, Viola GOODWIN, Sarah Gins
burg and Grace O'Quinn will leave
Sunday evening for Natchitoches,
where they will attend the summer
term of the Normal.