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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
SURELY DESERVES A MEDAL
Record Act Of Bravery That Is Set to
Credit Of Intrepid Nee.
York Man.

The bravest man in New York
made his appearance In a Broadway
store last week. He carried an enor-
nous bandbox which contained an
enormous hat in which the man want
ed what he considered an enormous
amount of money refunded. The man
was pretty mild and while looking for
some one who had the authority to
negotiate the transaction he talked
loud enough for everybody to hear.
MY wife bought this hat" he said.
"She doesn't need it. She has already
bought three hats this spring. She
paid $35 for this one. She has never
worn it. 1t just came home last night.
l can't afford to throw all that money
away and want you to take the hat
back. She wouldn't bring it down, so
/ undertook the job myself"
by the side of that man Napoleon
was a cringing coward" said the
young woman who had made the sale.
Imagine his flouncing into Partisan
millinery shop with a hat that he
didn't want Josephine to buy. He
couldn't have done it. Very few men
can. Once in long while some poor
New Yorker with the courage Of
desperation IN his heart returns mer-
chandise which he cannot afford to
buy for his wife and his audacity up
sets the whole store for month"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
40 YEARS A BANDIT
Old Bill Miner, Stage Coach and
Train Robber.
Has Left a Criminal Trail Over the
West-Now Faces Long Term
In Prison for Georgia
Hold-up.

Gainesville, Ga.-Far back In the
COS drivers of stage coaches making
trips back and forth across the state
of California began to come in from
their lone-mountain journeys with
cash boxes rified of their contents,
sometimes horse shot. and in every
case with the same story. A lonely
spot on the road. sometimes in the
daytime, sometimes at night, a single
highwayman and the magic words.
Hands up!" The tale never varied.
For want Of q better name the lone
highwayman came to be known. far
and wide. as California Billy"
The exploits of California Billy"
continued for several years. All eff.
forts at his capture were In vain.
Many posses hunted the lone outlaw,
tempted by offers Of generous re-
wards. But he seemed to bear a
charmed life.
1t was not until 1869 that he was
caught. The driver of q stage that
ran in from the hills back of Sacra-
mento jumped from his seat In front
OF the Office early one morning In the
spring of that year and breathlessly
told how he had been held up but
few hours before. The strong box of
the stage had been heavy with gold
dust sent in by miners. Never before
had California Bill' dared to attack
coach SO close to a town.
In 20 minutes from the time the
driver told his story a heavily armed
posse was riding hard back over the
trail. 1t was not difficult to pick up
traces of the bandit. Before nightfall
his hunters were close upon him and
as the sun sank behind the hills they
surrounded him. The posse expected
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
The PASSING Of the Wife.

We have known for some time that
The wife would have to go. We have
held off as long as possible the in
evitable moment, but it might just
as well be over with at once.
The wife was a very desirable ar
ticle while she lasted. She mended
the hose and did the homework when
necessary and sat up patiently and
waited for hubby's return. A useful
person certainly-one to love. to hon
or and obey.
Now the suffragette age is upon US
and the wife is rapidly becoming ex-
tinct, says Life.
In a few more years she will be ex-
hibited in museums.
Adieu, madam. We respect your
memory!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
TO ouENcH A SUMMER THIRST.

Don't pour a lot of ice water into
you in order to quench the thirst for
the moment-not only does it not pro-
duce the desired result, but it is bad
for you.
There is just one beverage that fits
all conditions Of heat and thirst
COCA-COLA.
Next time you're hot, tired or thirsty
drink a glass or bottle of this one
best beverage-delicious, refreshing,
thirst-quenching. At soda-fountains or
carbonated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Write to the COCA-COLA CO., Atlanta,
Ca, for COPY of their booklet, THE
Truth About COCA-COLA"-you viii
find 1t interesting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

fight. To their surprise the outlaw
offered no resistance, but surrendered
at their command. His trial was
speedy and less than week after his
capture he began serving a term in
San Quentin prison.
When Miner was released he left
California as rapidly as possible. The
wilder country of Colorado offered
greater attractions. In this new Geld
of operation his methods were the
same as in the old.
Miner and two others on November
z. 1881, reappeared in California after
an absence Of twelve years. held up
the stage that ran from Sonora, Tuo-
lumne county, to Milton and secured
$4,000 in cash and gold dust
Two of the gang were quickly
caught. Miner managed to elude the
officers for several weeks. but was
finally run to earth. The trial was
brief and Justice severe. The three
robbers were sent to San Quentin pris-
on for 25 years.
It was 1901. 20 years later, before
"Old Bill" Miner could again breathe
the air free man. BY good behavior
he cut his sentence ave years and the
authorities believed that when he
walked out Of San Quentin his days
~ an outlaw were ended. But they
We're mistaken.
Toward the close Of 1908 the author
tiles Of Oregon were startled by the
hold-up of an express train on the
Oregon Railway and Navigation CON-
pany's line at Milepost No. 81. near
Corbett, Oregon. A year later the Ca
madam Pacinc's transcontinnetal ex-
press was stopped at Mission Juno
tion. British Columbia. by a lone BAN
dit. who with cold and deliberate
nerve compelled the express messen-
ger to open the safe, which contained
close to $4,000.
Less than two years later, on May
10. 1906. at eleven o'clock In the night,
Miner and two pals robbed the trans
continental express of the Canadian
Pacific railway near Durrer. B. G.
For this crime he was sent for life
to the penitentiary at New Westmin-
ster and at once began planning an
escape. With two companions, who
were confined in the brickyard Of the
prison, he tunneled to freedom and
nothing more was heard Of him until
last February, when one night train
on the Southern railroad was held up
and the Pinkertons at once concluded
from the nature Of the job that Old
Bill Miner was at work again. They
we're not mistaken and a few days
later Miner and two companions, his
pals In the hold-up, were taken pris-
oners. Miner. now sixty-nine years
old, will be eighty-nine when his tern
of service expires, and it is probabl,
that the end has been reached in ris
stormy and picturesque career.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
The Tragic Difference.

William was lying on his bed, face
downward. sobbing desolately. His
mother took him in her arms, the
whole eight wears Of him. In a few
minutes she learned all. 1t was a
girl, and she had sent him note.
1t read:
"Dere Willyum:
Il luv yu the best But Henery givs
me the most kandy.-Isabel. Sue
cess Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Curious episode, this. Seems a
young fellow got excited at the ball
game and Rugged the young lady next
to him. a perfect stranger. She had
him arrested. but he told the Judge
that any man might do the same
thing, and his claim was upheld by
expert testimony"
And what was the sequel?"
well, the sequel Is rather interest
ing The next day there were 5000
girls at the ball game"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

KnNEV II = deceptive disease
Thousands have II and
TR 0IIRT IL. don't know II. II you
want good results you
can make no mistake By using Or. Kill
%Ss ssv 3, G1,H, Ecct tn. {rsat kidney rem en-,
lar sizes. Sample bottle By mall nee,
also pamphlet telling you how to ind out
* you have kidney trouble.
Address, Or. Kilmer 4 Co. Binghamton, n Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
LOST.

A nne, large case Of chills carried
OF by Cheatham's Chill Tonic, the mo
Cure. No Pay" chill medicine of TWEEN
ty-fve years reputation. Ask your
dealer or write A. B. Richards Medi-
cine Co.. Sherman, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Ican't find words to express my thanks
Tor the good your medicine has done
me. You maypublish this if you WISH"
Mrs. HERMAN SETH, Pound, Wis.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infiam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, If
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe 1t to themselves
to at least give this medicine o trial.
Proof Is abundant that it has cured
thousands Of others, and why should
It not cure your
II you want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for 1t.
It II free and Always helpful.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

The Feminine Comeback.
Mabel-That story you just told IL
about so years old.
Maude-And you haven't forgotten
in all that time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Some men are anxious to get money
because they think it will enable them
to get more.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

1t sometimes happens that a woman
marries man because she is sorry
for him. But Is not that poor way
to show her sympathy?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

If you wish beautiful, clear, white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all
good grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

A man can lead any woman to talk,
but he can't always make her say
what he wants to hear.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Where They All Happen.
Il heard Of a remarkable adventure
with boa constructor"
Where did it happen?"
AT cafe table,"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the guu4 reduces innsmna
ton, aliays pain. cures wind collie, sss . bottle
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

II your skin is married by pimples and
liver marks, take Garfield Tea. 1t will
regulate the liver, cleanse the system and
purify the blood.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
Certainly.

Teacher-What happened when the
army fell into the ambush?
Little Willie-Why, they were all
scratched up.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

The way Of the transgressor ID
hard but smooth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Unless he f. home where he can
rage before the family about It. . bald
headed man win pretend he doesn't
know there are such things az flies.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Anyway, there il nothing monoto-
nous about the weather. ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
New Ei.hIna Indu.trx,

Albicore fishing in Nova Scotian wa
tiers has become interesting, but for
financial reasons. These FISH frequent
ly weigh over 500 pounds and are
known as horse mackerel. A number
were shipped to Boston last season.
The average price there IL three and
one-half cents per pound. Formerly
these fish were considered a nuisance
to the fishermen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Garfield Tea will regulate the liver, Civ
ing freedom from sick-headache and bilious
attacks. 1t overcomes constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTHL HSs
CHILL TONIC. You know what you arc taking.
showing it is simply Quinine and Iron in = taste
less form. The ,Quinine drives out the ualari.
and the iron builds up the system Sold By n.
dealers for 50 years Price 50 cents-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

pepsla and female
troubles by your
m medicine. ] had
been troubled with
both for fourteen
years and consulted
different doctors,
but failed to get any
relief. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We ge ia BILE Com
pound and Blood
Purifier I can say I
Ill
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
DOCTORS
FAILED TO
HELP HER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Pound. Wis. -"I am glad to an
nounce that have been cured of dys-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
unkind.

Unkind.
Mrs. Benham-They can't say that
al your money goes on my back.
Benham-Not If they look at your
face.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
Used to II.

Thompson-Wouldn't you hate to
have death staring you in the facet
Johnson-No. II you'd seen my
wife's stare, you'd realize that deaths
has no terror for me.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

DR.. RierceS Golden Medical Discovery
Which .at sfoas promotes Of digestive ees,
tie lost appetite, ssslsoa perfect
purthes blood
restorative h
and cool Il judgment. Get vi a akn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Red Cross Ball Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Garfield Tea overcomes constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

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Arizona republican., 1911-10-28

Corner No. 1; thence S. 31 deg. 171h min w 466.69 it. to Corner No. l, Nhe phe of beginning.
 Said claims contain a total area of 66.9S3 acres. All said claims are situated approximately in Township z N, Range 6 F., Gila and Salt River Base Meridian, Maricopa Coun- ty, Arizona Territory.
 The magnetic variation is 14 deg. B min. F. The amended Location Notices of said claims are recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona Terri tory, as follows: Fl Paso, Book 21 of Mines, Page 69; Fort Worth, Book 21 of Mines, Pages 70 and Il; Dal- las. Book 21 of Mines, Pages 69 and 70; Jackson Millsite Claim & Water Right, Book 21 of Mines, Page T.
 Edwards No. 2 lode unsurveyed. L. E. Hewins claimant. adjoins and conflicts with the Fort Worth Lode on the southwest. Otherwise. so far as known, there are no adjoining claims. FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28

edly of an experimental type and II was not as a matter of fact, intended for sale It was, however. purchased by the war office-goodness only knows why-at an enormously high price, and it now reposes among the other useless flying devices which the war office has been assiduously col lecting for the past few years.
 once the war office started out to construct a flying machine of its own make, and succeeded in doing so after months of work
 It would be interesting to know what has become of this machine. All that the public knows of it is that when Lieutenant Ridge, a qualified aviator attempted to fly it he met with a fatal accident, which was entirely owing to the faulty construction of the machine and not in the slightest way to any lack of knowledge or skill upon the part of the unfortunate officer.
 Nothing more has been heard of this machine since. There are machines which have heen purchased by the wal office which have never been removed from the sheds of the makers.-M. A
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
No. 02540 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. United States Land Office at Phoenix, Ari- zona, October 13. 1911.
 Notice is hereby given that Will liam J. Grantham. of Liberty, Ari- zona, who. on January Is. 1909. made Homestead entry No. 02540, for Lot 2, Section 34, Lots l and ?. Section S5, Township 1 north, Range west, c. & S R. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final commu- tation proof, to establish claim to the land above described. before Register and Receiver. U. s. Land office. at Phoenix, Arizona, on the 24th day of November, 1911.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Ma thanial A Sanders of Liberty. Arizona John Bonner of Phoenix, Arizona, Christopher C. Dixon. of Liberty. Ari- zona. Henry E. Shrum. of Phoenix Arizona
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of George z Taft. deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under signed, R. E. Lightburne, Administra- tor, with the will annexed of the es- tate of George z. Taft, deceased. to the creditors of and all persons hav- ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said Administrator with the will an- nexed at 206. Phoenix National Bank Building, Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Maricopa, Territory of Ari- Zona-
 R. E. LIGHTBURNE, Administrator with the Will Annexed
 of the Estate of George z Taft, deceased
 Dated Phoenix, Arizona, this 17th day of October. 1911
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
No. 08162 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. United States Land office at Phoenix. Ari- zona, October 13, 1911.
 Notice is hereby given that Frank E. Blackshere, of Peoria, Arizona, who on January 24. 1910, made desert land entry No. Os1s2. for SEX SWk Sec ton 13, NWA, NWA SWA, Section A Township 4, north, Range l west. G. x S. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final desert land proof, to establish claim to the land above described before Register and Receiver, U s. Land office, at Phoe- nix. Arizona, on the 18th day Of No- vember, 1911.
 Claimant names as witnesses: James H. Wagoner, Rudolph F. Schaefer, David C. Hayes. Edwin A. Brooks. all of Peoria, Arizona
 FRANK H. PARKER, i.., Register.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Edward Giles deceased Notice is hereby given by the under signed. Edward P. Bidding, administra- tor of the Estate of Edward Giles de- ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them, with the nec- essary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Administrator at 307 Elem ing Block, Phoenix. Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction oi the business of said estate, in said County of MaricoDa.
 EDWARD P. BIDDING. Administrator of the estate of said de-
 ceased. Dated Oct 21st, 1911.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
No. 03O95 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 13, 1911.
 Notice is hereby given that Joseph H. Piper, of Phoenix, AriZ, who, on September 12, 1904, made Homestead entry, No. 03O95, for SWh, Section 29, Township 3 N, Range F., G X $ R Meridian, has filed notice of in tention to make Final five-year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Register and Re ceiver. U. s. Land Office. at Phoenix, Ariz., on the 14th day of November, 1911.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Mary F. Norton, Alice B. Norton, Adam Diller ST, Homer Diller, all oi Phoenix, Ariz.
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF MARlCOPA, TER
 RITORY OF ARIZONA.

In the Matter of the Estate of Eman-
 mel O. Slocum, Deceased. Notice of
 Sale of Real Estate.
 Notice is Hereby Given, That Tn pursuance of an order of the Probate Court in and for the County of Mar icopa. Territory of Arizona, made on goth day of October, 1911, in the mat ter of the estate of Emanuel O. Slocum, deceased. the undersigned the Executrix of the estate of EmaDuei O. Slocum. Deceased, will sell at prl- vate sale to the highest bidder, TOT cash. on sealed bids addressed to sald Executrix subject to conformation py said Probate Court, on 9th day or November, 1911, at 10 o'clock A. M-. or after. at the office of w. H. Stll- well. Attorney for said estate, Suite 4O7-S-9 Fleming Block, in the City or Phoenix in the said County of Mar icopa. Territory of Arizona, the fol- lowing described real property, to- wit:
 Lots Thirteen 19 and Fourteen QD, Block Sixty-five (65) of the City of Phoenix, said Maricopa Coun- ty. with improvements thereon, con- sisting of two modern five-room brlck houses and one six-room frame house, said improvements so erected that a portion of each house rests on each lot, to be sold as one lot or parcel: also Lots Sixteen G6), Seventeen QO and Eighteen QS) of said Block Sixty-five (65), said City of Phoenix, with improvements on said lot, con- sisting of large stone warehouse, to be sold as one lot or parcel; also Lot One CD in Block "L" and Lot Three (3). Block "L," University Addition to said City of Phoenix, to be sold separately.
 Terms of sale: Cash. Reserving the right to reject any, or all bids. MAUDE CARVER, Executrix of the Estate of Emanuel O. Slocum, Deceased.
 Dated october 20, 1911.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-28
COSTLINESS OF EXPERT ADVICE,

An exhibition of all the various fly ing devices purchased by or made un- der the direction Of the British war office would be excessively interesting.
 The war office on the advice of its sO- styled expert, has spent thousands of pounds in the purchase of flying machines. the major portion of which have been 'scraDped."
 Machines have been purchased by the war office which never have and never will be flown. A machine was constructed a little while ago by a wellknown French firm; it was avOw-