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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20
The Dogs Monument.

southeastern part Of the island. He was
subject to fits and at this inopportune
time had one.
He fell insensible in the snow and
Percy, devotedly by his side, tried with
all his little might to drag his heavy
body to shelter. Failing to move the
log-like form, he snatched the sentry's
cap In his teeth and flew through the
storm for the distant barracks.
The sNepers there were reused and
rescue party reached the PROSTATE
marine in time to save his life.
On one more occasion Percy per.
formed an almost similar service for
another marine who succumbed to the
rigors of wintry night, and who, but
for the faithful canine messenger.
would now be under the sod which
covers Percy.
Percy pitched into two thugs who
one night attacked a marine on the
bridge leading from Kittery to the navy
yard. and the ferocity of his onslaught
not only made the yeggmen glad
enough to escape. but brought the
guard from the main gate The victim
was badly used UP and but for Percy's
assistance would have Jared worse.
Percy always considered intoxicated
marines his especial wards, and the
poor fellows who sought In this way to
relieve the monotony of navy yard
routine never had a stancher cham.
pion. Woe to the meddler who sought
amusement at the helpless tippler's ex
pense.
Though detachments of marines
were continually coming and going
Percy never lacked for friends, for to
see him was to love him. He had the
run of the entire yard. and places for
hidden to all dogdom opened their bars
to Percy. Even that holy of holies. the
navy yard ferry to Portsmouth, was q
favorite stamping ground of his.
1t was this freedom from all re-
straint which finally proved the good
old dogs undoing. One day he was
roaming about the corridors of the big
unfinished naval prison on the south.
ern end OF the island, when he got his
tail caught In an elevator.
The hurt, at first apparently trivial,
became serious, and the best veter.
mary surgeon obtainable tried for
month to relieve the faithful animals
sufferings. The warm-hearted marines
nearly bankrupted themselves in the
effort to restore him to health, but his
age was against recovery and he was
at last mercifully dispatched.
Other mascots have since partially
engaged the affections of the marine
guard, but Percy's death left void
never to be filed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20
EPIDEMIC OF ITCH IN WELSH
VILLAGE

I'm Dowlais, South Wales, about If
teen years ago, families were strick-
en- wholesale by a disease known as
the itch. Believe me, it Is the most
terrible disease of it's kind that l
know of, as it itches all through your
body and makes your life an inferno.
Sleep is out of the question and you
feel as If million mosquitoes were
attacking you at the same time.
knew dozen families that were so
affected.
THE doctors did their best, but
their remedies were \of no avail what
ever. Then the families tried drug
gist who was noted far and wide for
his remarkable cures. People came
to him from all parts of the country
for treatment, but his medicine made
matters still worse, as a last resort
they were advised by friend to use
the Cuticura Remedies. l am glad to
tell you that after few days treat
ment with Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Resolvent, the effect was wonder
full and the result was a perfect cure
in all cases.
Il may add that my three brothers,
three sisters, myself and all our fam
lies have been users of the Cuticura
Remedies for fifteen years. Thomas
Hugh, 1850 West Huron ST., Chicago,
ILL.,, June 20, 1909"
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given me, and l am recommending 1T
to all my friends. Mrs. w. S. FORD,
2207 w. Franklin St., Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms Of
female complaints is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t has
stood the test Of years and to-day Is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. 1t has cured
thousands of women who have been
troubled with displacements, infiam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors. IT.
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing-down feeling, flatulency,
Indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all other means had failed.
If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for it. She has guided
thousands to health free Of
charge.
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HONOR A DOG HERO
Marines Erect Headstone at a
Settlers Grave.
Came to kittery Navy Yard Friend.
less WaIf-Became a Life
Saver and Left Many
Mourners.

Portland, Me.-Beneath headstone
In the naval cemetery at the Kittery
navy yard sleeps faithful little sol.
der. who, when he died in April, 1909,
left a. long train of mourners-and he
was only dog.
When Percy died. If the American
flag on the tall staff surrounding the
administration building was not half
masted 1t was through no fault of the
noncommissioned men about the yard.
Their devotion to Percy Is shown by
the following inscription on his grave
stone: Percy, the marines dog. Died
April Z, 1909. Erected in his memory
by his companions, the marines, whom
be loved"
Percy was a full-blooded Irish set
ter. He came to the yard IA years ago.
a starved waif, In whom the marines
at the barracks had much ado to keep
the spark of life alight. Thenceforth
his life was one long exhibition of
dumb animal gratitude and he best
showed it by saving three human lives,
but increasingly, too. in many lesser
ways.
No Alpine st. Bernard trained from
birth to life-saving ever did a nobler
duty than Percy in the case of Private
Cleveland. Percy habitually cheered
the sentries on the loneliest beats about
the reservation, whether the time were
noon or midnight. Cleveland one cold,
snowy night, had post No. 6, nearly
mile out on the bleak, undeveloped
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20
A Knowing Girl.

When young Lord Stanleigh came
to visit an American family, the mis-
tress told the servants that in ad-
dressing him they should always say
Your Grace" When the young gen.
tleman one morning met one of the
pretty house servants in the hallway
and told her that she was so attrac-
tive looking he thought he would kiss
her, she demurely replied, clasping
her hands on her bosom and looking
up into his face with a beatific ex-
preston, 20 Lord, for this blessing
we are about to receive, we thank
thee. "-Lippincott's
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Busted

Many man goes broke-in Health
then wealth. Blames his mind
says it don't work right; but all the
time it's his 6ozreis. They don't work
liver dead and the whole system gets
clogged with poison. Nothing kills
good, clean-cut brain action like con.
stipation. CASCARETS will relieve
and cure. Try it now. sig
CASCARETS loc a box for a weeks
treatment. AL druggists Biggest seller
h the world. Million boxes a month.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20
First Train Ride at Ace of 8

Jamestown, Pa.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Shaffer. eighty-three years old, came
to this city recently from her home at
6toystown. Somerset county, and for
the first time in her life saw and rode
on a railway and had her first view Of
trolley car.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20

from 1rregul2rl-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. l had
given up hope of
ever being well
wien l began to
take Lydia E.Pink,
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
/ felt as though
new life had been
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>M|TCHELIS EYE SAIyE "a
Diagnosis.

Diagnosis.
do you see that man going along
with his head in the air. smiling with
his nose?"
Eyes, know him."
81 suppose he believes in taking in
the good, pure ozone"
mo; he's hunting for a motor
garage, / believe"-Tit-Bits
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The Teacher-Who was 1t that
climbed slowly up the ladder of sue
cess, carrying his burden with him as
he went; who, when he reached the
top gazed upon those far beneath
him, and
The Scholar Jagged 81 know,
ma'am. 1t was Pat O'Rourke, presi-
dent of the Hodcarriers union.
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Caught In the Rush.

Caught In the Rush.
MY poor man." said the sympa
thetic woman, land how came you to
be crippled for life?"
I'm tell you, madam" replied the
beggar. "Once l spent my vacation
at summer hotel and l was trampled
down trying to get into the dining
room after the first bell.
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Plenty of Material.

Son. said the press humorist, you
have inherited some of my humor."
mot enough to make living with,
dad"
Never mind. I'm going to leave
you all of my jokes"
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The Modern Idea.

The Modern Idea.
"And you don't love him?"
No"
Then why marry him."
"Oh, l might as well. Every girl
has to have foolish marriage or two
before she really settles down."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20
AFTER
FOIRYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. -"For four years
my life was misery to me. suffered
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Advice.

Father" queried Bob, just home
from college, you've worked for me
pretty hard nearly all my life, haven't
your
Quite right, quite right, son, y
unused father. retrospectively.
"Just So" returned Bob, briskly.
Now. you had better get busy and
work for yourself bitch, dad ~
Life.
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A friends worth Is at its best when
an enemy tests the strength.-Roy-
ston.
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Why He Believes Her.

vangeline-Rachel never can tell
anything without exaggerating 1t.
John-That's why l believe her
when she tells her age.
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A WARNING.

Man at Telephone-Let me have the
gas Office, please.
Operator-Certainly. But you know
we don't allow any swearing over our
lines.
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She's Free Lance.
Would you have pickpocket ar.
rested II you detected one In the act
of going through your pockets?"
With one exception"
Whats that?"
Not if 1t was my wife,"
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Initials.

Initials.
What are Mr.. Wise's initials?"
Cant say. He has been taking so
many college degrees that nobody can
keep track of them"
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POSTUM CEREAL COMPANY, Limited.
Rattle Creek, Michigan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-08-20
Start the Ball Rollint

Begin At to arrange for your children to solicit
your neighbors who will give you the trade marks"
Even those who do not wish to compete for any the prizes
will get onshird more starch by using Defiance" This
arrange clubs of dozen and the trade marks be
sent in under and divide the prize among them
selves if they wish
BEwAKE Of dealer who would rather eel IL
ounce package than l6 ounce package because customers
buy otener. We say to YOU you have dealer in town
who keeps DEFIANCE SrAKCH. 1e ounce psehakes,
that is the place to buy ALL of your goods in his line
because Is evident he has interest IN biz custom
ers welfare Some dealer in your town win be to
keep on hand this starch.
this year, and then send them to TIE DEFIANCE
STARCH COMPANY. OMAHA NEBRASKA by mail,
give your name and correct address n case Of in
We have deposited 1000 with the Merch.is Nalissai
Bash Of o..ha Nebraska. payable to the order Of M
Offices in "a cities in the United States Mr.. Pinto win
superintend the distribution Of the prizes.
Remainder there are $40 prizes besides the two grand
prizes That all the trade marks must be received by by
November 18TH Give plainly your correct name and address
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
SUCH FOOLISH QUESTIONS

MorHER-You were long time in the conser'
vatory with Mr.. Willing last night, my child
What was going on?
DAUGHTER-Did you ever sit in the conserva-
tory with papa before you married him'
MOTHER suppose did,
DAUGHTER-Well, mamma, it's the same old
world-Lfe
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
NO TIME FOR HIS CHILDREN

do YOU know" said lady to her husband,
that for months now you have gone backwards
and forwards to the city every day and have never
seen anything of the children2'
Il don't see how that can be helped, replied
the master of the house. when | leave in the
morning they are not up, and when come back
in the evening they are in bed"
'Yes,' assented the wife, that is so but you
might at least send them picture-postcard now
and then !'-lModerH Society.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
oPTIMIST Versus PESSIMIST

AN EGYPTIAN king dreamed that all his teeth
had fallen out. He sent for soothsayer to give
an Interpretation of the dream. The man as
sumed sad countenance, and assured his jesty
that the vision meant nothing less than the
mournful fact that all his relatives would die be-
fore him, and that he would be left to lament their
loss The king was very angry, and commanded
that the unhappy soothsayer should be whipped.
The next prophet that was summoned to his
majesty's presence wore glad face. For your
dream, sire, he said, thank the gods They
promise you length of days. You will live longer
than any of your relatives"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
Little Pleasantries Aimed at tn
THE REAL AUTHORITY

ARE you going to take your motor car out to-
day?'
Il don't know answered MIR. Chuggings, in
tone of Slight embarrassment.
IF you do take it out, where will you go?
81 can't say positively"
"Iow long would it take you to get to Brigh-
ton?"
Look here it's no use questioning me in that
manner I'm only the proprietor of the car-not
the chauffeur !'-44HS70erS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
1T SOUNDED HOPEFUL

A YOUNG man who was not particularly enter
tanning was monopolizing the attention of pretty
debutante with lot of uninteresting conversa-
ton.
"Now, my brother" he remarked in the course
of dissertation his family, SIS just the oppo-
site of me in every respect. Do you know my
brother?"
NO" the debutante replied. demurely; ''but
should like tol"-London Opinion
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
THE BURNING QUESTION

VENUS was rising from the sea.
Great Jupiter p cried the men, as they crowd
ed the beach How did you lose your arms 7"
But the women never noticed the arms
I'm the name of all that is wonderful" they
chimed, how do you keep your hair in curl in
salt water? ?'-Jndge.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
IN OLD LUNNON.

THE Monument will bend to see,
The Bow Bells blithely ring,
And old Cheapside will silent be,
The gray fog will take wing:
The Temple will forget its years,
The Bank forget its frown,
The Mint and Bridge will shake with cheers
When Teddy comes to town
-CIeVeldHd Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17

"YEs, she threatened to go home to mother
"And how did you keep her from doing it |?
81 refused to button her gown for her.'-Com-
ier-Jonrndl.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
OF COURSE 1T WAS HARD

SQUEAMIsH GUEST Gas aoditer places 90dter be-
fore him)-Waiter, are you this is boiled!
WAITER-I am positive, sir
SoUEAMIsH GUEST Quitting it to his hps(-
But it seems to taste pretty hard for distilled
water.
WAIrER-Thats because its hard-boiled dis
titled water, sir.-Chicdgo Meas.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
THE AUTO COURTSHIP.

81 THOUGHT you didn't care for him. What
won your
His language. He told me that his love for me
burned like gasoline and begged me to honk-honk
through life with him." = Louisville Courier
Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
THE ONLY WAY

"Do YOU believe" queried the fair widow, "tha
universal peace will ever be established?'
"Not unless people give up getting married.
growled the old bachelor.-PHck.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES

DOMES IL PLEHSHN MED
"YEs, she threatened to go home to mother
"And how did you keep her from doing it
81 refused to button her gown for her '-CoM-
ier-Jonrndi
"WAsN'T it odd that our cat would not take to
our visitor, but put his back up at her 2?
mot at all strange"
"Why not? ??
Because the visitor had a mouse-colored suit
and had lot of rats in her hair. .'-Bdlimore
american
AT THE height of their nightly quarrel the other
day Mrs. Blank choked back sob and said re-
proachfully:
81 was reading one of your old letters to-day,
James, and you said i'll it that you would rather
live in endless torment with than in bliss by
yourself"
''Well, | got my wish and I'm taking my medi-
cine. e."-Chicdgo Record-Herdid.
JUDGE Gin breach of promise Smit)-When you
told your iance to go to hades, did you not con-
slider that equivalent to breaking your engage
ment?
YOUNG WoMAN-No your honor
JUDGE-Ah, then you intended to accompany
him there.-B0StOn Transcript
PLUTo-What's all that loud laughter out on
the Styx?
TREMBLING ATTENDANT - oh, your majesty,
whatever shall we do2 Some shades from New
York have taken Charons boat away from him
and are joy-riding all up and down Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
TIE BEST HE COULD DO

D1sGUsTED CUsToMER-I bought currant bun
here yesterday, and found fly in it. l want you
to exchange the bun for another.
CoNFEcTIoNER-Can'td do that, sir; but if you
bring me back the fly I'll give you currant for
it-BOStOH Transcript.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
ALPHABETICAL

A capital golfer was G,
He drove from capital T,
And the words he let fall
When addressing the ball,
All began with a capital D!
Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17

ALL CLEAR.
Student of Politcs-And what be RELY this
yere coalition they do be talking about?
Oldest Living Local Authorty-Well. it's like
this. Some parties say this, an some says that
an tother. But what l says, there's knowins
nor no tellins, an'-mark my words! / bain't
fur wrong.-TJudy.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09
MEN AND THINGS
Epiiome Of the Weeks Doines in
Holly and Vicinity
IN GENERAL

Prof. J. II. Con- Ard was IN from
Hamilton County. Kansas. last
Tuesday. He believes that Holly
money is o K but prefers Ham
ilton County, Kansas, to live in.
Note the hyphenated name, it is
worthy OF IA Highland Chief
Mayor MeMurtry and family re
turned home yesterday from a
pleasant visit to their cattle ranch
at Werdon. Wyo.
Ray Brown left for Kansas City
last Wednesday.
Cashier J. b. Harden of the First
National bank returned from Den
yer last Wednesday.
Mrs II. c. McCreery left for
Colorado Springs last Wednesday
and will visit relatives and friends
for brief period.
For Sale Fine Barred Plymouth
Rock roosters.
c. d Thompson,
mile east of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank White and
Mr.. and Mrs. A Fl. Price and Miss
Margaret Elliott autoed to Syra-
cuse. kdns., last Sunday, paying
their respects to the Shanstroms
at the Riverside farm enroute.
J. Arthur Hanson, who has been
visiting relatives and friends in
Iowa the past six weeks. returned
to Holly last Thursday. and began
his school work for the ensuing
year at the Imperial school. north
west of town, on Tuesday.
Mrs, Il. Gordon the milliner has
returned from the eastern market
with Il splendid selection OF fall
and winter hats, which are only to
be seen to be appreciated.
Misses Francis Goodyear, Ernie
Stewart and Mr., Sylvan Powers of
Sheldon, Iowa, are visiting their
relatives. Mr. c. w Merwin and
family.
Rev. 6. w. McCreery of Ogden,
Utah, son of Mr. and Mrs. III. G
McCreery, has been assigned by
the recent Methodist conference
to a prominent charge in Pueblo
and will assume his duties there
at an early date.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09
La Junfs's Fall Festival
La Junta Tribune

A record display offruits. grains
and grasses and numerous and
varied forms of eutertaiLment are
assured for the falI festival which
will be held in La Junta, Septem.
Der ii, 10. and l6
These facts We're settled upon
at mass meeting attended by To-
cal business men and farmers.
The representation Of farmers from
the country tributary to La Junta
was exceedingly gratifying and
added materially 10 the success of
the meeting.
Reports were received from COM
mittees that have been soliciting
funds and exhibits From the
facts present it is assured that La
Junta's fall festival will surpass
anything ever before undertaken.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09
CONTEST NOTICE
Department Of the Interior.
u. S. Land Office

N y Drpartmcnt q Tie INFERIOR
u. S. Land Office
Lamar, Colo Msy 23. 1910
sufficient contest affidavit having been fled in this Of
ioe by Geo. H. Mickey. contestant. against Chas. f.
Cummins No 9I6J made Jan. q 1908 for northeast
quarter. section 80 ship rs. A. by Chas T.
CHmnins ooutestec which Is alleged that he has
wholly abandoned said land; that he has changed his resi-
absence caused by his employment in the Army
Navy OF the U, s., and that said defaults the
date. sad parties hereby nsihci appear
respond and offer evidence touching said allegation 10
Aug II, 1910, before the Register and Receiver
at the United States Lsnd Office in Lamar. Colo.
lhe said contestant having. in proper affidavit. fled
May %. 1910. set forth facts which show that due
dieencc personal service o this notice he made,
hereby ordered and drerted that such notice be gwen
by due and proper publication.
e. Frost Lggett Receiver
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09
Before marriaae

Fuddy-Tlcie would be fewer un.
happy marriages in the world if men
and women would try to find out each
others disposition during courtship in
stead 80 doing their best to deceive
on. another. buddy Yes, | guess there
would be- as you sny, fewer unhappy
marriages. In fact, there would be
fewer marriages OF any kind, guess.
HuStDn TrauScript
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09
CONTEST NOTICE
Department Of the Interior
U. S. Land Oihcr


Lamar. Colo. >. May %, 1910.
suicent aiGdavit having been filed in this OF.
hcs by Loiiie B Graves contestant, agains, Geo W
Sirn'sn entry No. made July l6, 1903, for northeast
quarter section 33 township q s.. range AZ W by Geo
W Struia, cosesee in which is alleged that he hs.
wholly abandoned sad hni he has changed his resi-
denee for than months last past that said absence
vas not due to his enpoyment in the Army Navy Of the
u SHud that sud defaults continue to the preseut date
said parties hereby notified appesr respond and Offer
evidence touching sad niegation a 10 O'Clock a. M
Aug. Is. 1910. before the Register and Receiver al
United States Land Office IL Lauar Colo
he said contestant having, in proper affidavit, fled
May 2 1910. set forth facts hch show that after due dill
genoe personal service Of this notice be made.
hseby ordered and directed that seh be given By
dne and proper pubiozuu.
c. Frost Iiee,t Receiver
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09

CALL AND SEE ME.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-09-09
ms Oldest Llhrar,es.

The Oldest libraries of which we
have any certain knowledge are those
brought TO light by excavations among
the ruins of the east Among these
are the HnIwIonish books inscribed on
clay tablets. supposed TO have been
prepared for public instruction about
$50 L. &. II is said 10y Aristotle that
Strabo WAS the fi'st known collector of
books and manuscripts This was
about the wear :SNl |. L.