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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
ALASKA RICH IN OIL
Wells Clicked With Debris to Pre-
vent Natural Flow.
Conflicting Interests Have Long
Sought to Control the Output of
Petroleum In the Rich Kat
ALA District.

Seattle, Wash.-A strange story
comes from the Katalla region, in
Alaska. Oil wells that were bored
half a dozen years ago, and prom
ised great returns in high grade pc
troleum. were never allowed to be.
come producers because of conflicting
interests that were seeking to drive
each other out. Recently new own.
erships have prevailed, and the four
principal wells near the town of Kat.
ALA were found to be choked with
scrap iron, junk. and all sorts of
debris. When the load was taken
out the wells flowed 2,100 barrels of
oil day.
For two years or more the country
has been discussing the Alaska coal
problem, pro and con, yet scarcely q
word is ever said about the oil
fields which border the great north
ern coal areas. The country at large
hardly realizes that the Alaska oil
fields are the newest to be developed
on the American continent.
The Katalla belt Is a strip of land
along the coast of Alaska adjoining
the Copper River delta, and extending
OF eastward toward Mt st. Elias. To
the north is the Boring Lake coal
country. and through this territory oil
seepages are to be found.
The Indians Of that district had no
ticed these seepages, and had spoken
OF them to the traders along the
coast, but it remained for Thomas
White, pioneer of Alaska even at
that time, to make the actual discov-
cry of petroleum. He was hunting,
and on the trail of bear. when he
stumbled across one of these black
pools. To assure himself tAat he had
found oil he drew out a match.
scratched it, and touched the surface
Of the pond. Instantly he was re-
warded with proof. White made the
first oil location in Alaska, and soon
nere was quiet stampede to the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
OIL Well Near katalIa.

northern territory. That was Is
years ago.
White went to Alaska in 1889. He
vas member of the Israel C. Rus
sell geological expedition that made
the first ascent of Mt. st. Elias. Again
he climbed the mountain with the
Duke d'Abruzzi. when the Italian no
hleman wanted to ascend the highest
mountain on the continent. That was
before the discovery of Mt. McKin-
ley, in the interior of Alaska.
A number of the early claimants
organized an oil company which in
turn leased to second company
Canadian eoncern-and this again
leased to . third company, which
finally did the well drilling. But
the last company was to pay a big
sum of money as soon, as oil was dis
covered in commercial quantities.
The four wells drilled produced
oil. How much the outside world did
not know, because the three COM
panies began their long struggle to
freeze out each other. 1t was not
long ago that fourth company came
In and got possession of the "old Eng.
lish" property, as 1t was called. and
opened up the choked wells. Two
tons OF stun was taken from one bore.
and the oil in its exuberance at being
released. carried away the top of the
derrick. Then 1t settled down to q
steady dow of 720 barrels day. OIL
stood in two of the other wells. but
1t was found that when the flow was
started with pump. 1t continued at
the same rate of its own accord.
Being so light and volatile, wood
containers are useless in handling the
Katalla oil. Therefore iron and steel
receptacles and conveyors were or.
dered. and now are being placed in DO
sition. One tank of 10000 barrels IL
being erected at tidewater on Con-
troller bay. and two others, one of
1000 barrels and the other of 5000
barrels. will stand at the wells. about
eight miles from the big loading tank.
The distance is covered by an iron
pipe that win deliver $500 barrels a
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
INDIGNANT At THE INJUSTICE
scholars Would Not Stand to See
Muoh-Loved Teachsr Not Get
ting Her n hts.

The following incident told of q pub
lie school teacher of CHEEKY manner
and marked ability, noted for her suc-
cess In leading backward or unwilling
pupils along the rocky road to knowl-
edge.
In laboring with an especially try
ing class she was wont to encourage
the members by such confident re-
marks as "Of course we can do it,"
OF course we can learn this lesson as
well as other people, II we try!" As
examination time drew near and the
little ones became more nervous, she
changed her tune to "Of course we're
going to pass!" The children did pass,
duly, but natural pleasure In the I'M
expected success having evaporated,
were sulky and disagreeable almost be-
yond belief. 1t took their new teacher
long time to get at the root of the
misunderstanding, over which they
whispered in corners end because of
which they treated her like a bitter
enemy. At last, however, she drew
from the most pliable youngster this
indignant: fearful admission.
I'VE amt a-goin' ter study no more
In this darned ole school. Here, we
come up from Miss Blanks room, an
she stays down there all alone, when
she knows SO much more than we do.
It's plum shame that they didn't
let her pass, tool"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
Left Him Far Behind.

Childish standards of greatness are
Notwithstanding because they are
at once SO like yet so unlike the
standards Of grown folk. Many an
adult. for instance, has been proud
with no more reasonable basis than
that which little Johnnie displayed in
attempting to top" the boasting of a
juvenile comrade.
I've got real railroad train, with
an engine that goes, an a real, live
pony. an really. truly gun, n"
That's nothing!" interrupted the
lads Disguised listener. "Once I knew
a boy that sat up until IL o'clock
twice In one week."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
A Trifre withered.

In his native tongue no one could
have made more graceful speeches
that Monsieur Blanc. but when he
escaped compliments in English he
was not quite so successful.
Have ! changed In the five years
since we met in Parish" asked the
elderly woman who desired above all
things to be thought younger, much
younger, than she was.
Madame" said the courtier, his
hand on his heart. you look like
a rose of 20 yearsl"-Youth's Com
panion..
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
How TO Find Fault.

Find fault, when you must find
fault. In private; and some time
after the offense. rather than at the
time. The blamed are less inclined to
resist when they are blamed without
witnesses; both parties are calmer
and the accused party is struck with
the forbearance of the accuser. who
has seen the fault and watched for a
private and propert time for mention
ing 1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

rapidly through the use Of Doan's Kid
ney Pills and at last was entirely
cured"
when Your Back is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S."
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
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bic Compound. ]
was sick three
months and could
not walk. I suf-
fered all the time.
The doctors said I
could not get well
without an opera
ton. for 1 could
hardly stand the
pains In my sides,
especially my right
one, and down my
right leg. I began
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
Forebodlnas.

Webster had made his great speech
In reply to Hayne.
Some day, suppose" he unused, ut
will devolve upon Hennery Cabot
Lodge or Winthrop Crane to squelch
Ben Tillman. and I'm not so blamed
sure they can do I'll"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

~e &4SA . A44 IOAxp
Ark. says: For weeks
/ was all doubled over
with pain. ! became so
dizzy ! had to grasp
something to keep from
falling and my ankles
were swollen to nearly
twice their natural size.
None Of the doctors un-
derstood my case and I
felt myself sinking lower
day by day. I improved
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
An UnsIeeplno Youth.

An UnsIeepIng Youth.
What business do you think your
son will adopt"
Cant say" replied Farmer Corn
tossel, but judging by the hours
Josh keeps. ! should say he was nat
urally cut out to be a milkman."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Blessed are the happiness-makers.
Blessed are they who know how to
shine on ones gloom with their cheer.
Henry Ward Beecher.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Mrs.. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrsu
seefhing, softens the guus, reduces inaamma-
tious allays pain, cures wind collie, So bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

A mule seldom kicks without cause
but . man Is different.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Too many officeholders who pre-
tend to be working for their country
are merely working 1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

mo evil dooms us hopelessly ex-
cept the evil we love and desire to
continue.-George Eliot.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Thieves Steal Two-story House.
Cleveland, O.-Some one stole and
carried away a two-story house be-
longing to the city. The building
stood on the West sSth street clay.
grounds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

II You wish seautiful, clear, white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At Iii
good grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
WOMAN
ESCAPES
OPERATION
WasCured byLydiaE Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Elwood, Ind.-"Your remedies have
cured me and I have only taken six
bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14
The Hero's Lament

The Hero's Lament.
Achilles lamented his vulnerable
heel.
1t means my wife viii always make
me wipe my shoes OF when come
In the house," he cried.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

My friend is dear, but my enemy is
also useful; the friend shows me what
] can do, the enemy shows me what
ought to do.-Schiller.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Soa hnow G Mas gSu
nS t0sT a r. plaiply printed on every bottle
form, and the most enectual form. Tpr crown
people and children, 50 cent?.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Do you ever have Headache, Toothache.
or Earache? Most people do Hamlins
Wizard Oil Is the best household remedy
and iniment for these everyday troubles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Insurance Agent-Td like to write a
policy on your life.
Mr.. Brighton Early-Better not. I
was born under lucky star. If you'd
insure me today it's ten to one I'd die
tomorrow.
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Grand Opera Pianist

Advertisement of a London employ
ment agency: Expert grand opera
pianist; male or female. One speak
ing French preferred"
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HAVE YOU SUSPECTED YOUR
KIDNEYS?

Thousands suffer from backache,
headache. dizziness and WEAKNESS
without suspecting their kidneys.
Afm5nav, Mrs. Joseph Gross,
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BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE
Send 20 stamp for I'VE samples of my very choice
est Gold Embossed birthday. Flower and Motto
Post Cards; beautiful colors and lovclest designa
Art Post Gard Clnb. 81 Jackson ST. TOPEKA, Kans&a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

Words are sometimes the result Of
thought, but too often they are not.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-14

One Of tho Many.
Hewitt-What did you do when he
wouldn't give you credit?
Jewett-I gave him bad check,
Just to show him that I could pay
cash.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
HAS
ANOTHER BIG FIRE

A defective fue in the Shannon
hotel building caused another 30,
600 loss by fire last Saturday.
The fire broke out at about the noon
hour, and although the streets were
thronged with people and ready as
sistance was rendered, very little OF
the furniture of the hotel was saved
The building was occupied by IT,.
Huett, who was running a boarding
house. Out of the rooms occupied
by the boarders, very little was
saved.
From this building the fire spread
to the house just across the street
on the south side, owned by the
Pocahontas Real Estate Co., and
occupied by Theodore Rice, and
within a few minutes the entire
building was wrapped in flames.
The contents of this building, how
ever, were carried out and saved.
The hotel building, which was a
frame structure, was valued a
about $4,000, on which there was
insurance to the amount of $1,000.
Mr.. Huett's loss is great deal more
IN proportion as the amount OF IN
surance he carried did begin to
cover his loss. None Of the board
ers had insurance on any OF their
belongings. The other house which
was burned was insured for $1,000.
The value was probably $1,000.
In conversation with Mr.. Shan
non relative to rebuilding the hotel
he informed us that in all probabili-
ty he would erect a large brick
building, to cover the entire corner
of the block, within the near fu-
ture. The Real Estate Co. will
likely rebuild.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
MILD, GENTLE LAXATIVE
FOR WOMEN GIVEN Fret

So many Of the ills of women are
due to habitual constipation, probably
because of their false modesty on the
subject, that their attention cannot be
too strongly called to the importance
of keeping the bowels open. 1t is
always important to do that, regard
less of the sex, but it is especially
important in women.
From the time the girl begins to
menstruate until mentsruation ceases
she has always vastly better prospects
of coming through healthy if she
watches her bowel movements. If you
find yourself constipated, with bad
breath, pimply complexion, headaches,
belching gas and other symptoms
of Indigestion and constipation, take
a small dose of DR.. Caldwelps Syrup
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
Old Settlers Meeting
Maynard, Ark.

mdyldIu, AIN
Editor Star Herald:
If you will give us little space
in your valuable paper, we would
like to announce through its columns
the Old Settlers Meeting, as many
of the readers already know the
Old Settlers Of Randolph County
have held meeting each year for
the last three years. At the meet
ing held in Pocahontas last year,
MAYNARD was chosen as the place for
the meeting this year. The people
in and around Maynard met severa |
days ago, and decided on Friday,
September 29th, for the meeting this
year. At this call meeting several
committees were appointed to pre-,
pare for the meeting and do every
thing possible to make the day a
great one.
Old Settlers are men sixty, and
women fifty years of age or over.
These will be guests of honor on
that day, and will have free enter
talnment on every hand. If you
come into town on Thursday or
stay over until Saturday, a place
will be provided for you.
If you can come and be with us,
come. Let us have a big day; a
day long remembered for the joy
of assoclating with friends of long
ago. We will have a badge for
YOU. Will you come and let us pin
it on you?
G. Y. SHORT,
II. f. REDwIEE,
c. II. CARTER,
Invitation Committee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15

Pepsin. 1t is woman's favorite laxa-
tive You will find that you can do
away with salts, strong cathartics,
etc, which are entirely unsuited to
woman's requirements.
Mrs Katherine Haberstroh of Nc
KEGS Rocks, Pa, and Mrs. A. E. Her
rick of Wheeler, Mich, who was al
most paralyzed in her stomach and
bowels, are now cured by the use of
this remedy. A free sample bottle
can be obtained by addressing DR..
Caldwell, and after you are convinced
of its merits buy it of your druggist
at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle.
For the free sample addSeSs Dr. w.
B, Caldwell, 4O2 Caldwell building,
Monticello, ILL., y
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
Boil Worms

Joe II. Johnson of Biggers was
exhibiting some cotton bolls here
last Friday which had been almost
entirely eaten out by what is known
as the boil worms. He says they
are eating bolls of all sizes. These
worms, of which there are many,
have been operating in this county
for several weeks and in some places
have damaged the crops badly. In
many helds, the foliage of the stalks
has been eaten off.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
TEACHERS NOTICE
\ ou RS very truly,
A. J. COLE.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a public examination held
in Pocahoutas, Arkansas, Thursday
and Friday, Sept. 2I-22, 1911, for
the purpose of testing the qualifca-
tions of all persons desiring to teach
in the public schools of Randolph
county. EUGENE Thompson,
LIT County Examiner.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
PROMINENT YOUNG
Man IS DEAD

Frank Hart, age about 25 years,
who had been lingering for several
months with an abscess on the lungs,
died in hospital at Memphis last
Thursday morning. Mr.. Hart had
been taken to Memphis for second
operation and it was thought that
he was impf owing nicely, when he
sutIsui nghich Igsed his
Fart l@las among Jhe best
young men of our county. At the
beginning of his first illness he was
holding the position of assistant
cashier of the Bank of Biggers and
was held in high esteem by the bank
officials as well as the patrons of the
same. He was a member, in good
standing Of the Methodist church
and was also Mason and Wood
man of the World.
The remains were LAID TO rest
with Masonic honors at Shiloh last
Friday, BIggers lodge, assisted by
a number of members Of Randolph
Lodge performing the funeral rites.
Religious services were conduct
ed at the Methodist church here 10y
Rev. Leroy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
GESTRING WAGONS

We have just received another
carload Of the celebrated Gestring
wagons. Call and get one before
they are all gone. This is the best
wagon for this country. We have
handled them for several years and
they always give satisfaction.
l-tt' POCAHoNTAs HDw. Co.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15

'Ni'A' - . = ~ ''iJ wy - 49,
there are men who will a4 for a
third term, but, | am perfectly will
ing to bow to the will of the peo-
pie. In the late election / ran
against a good home boy Vho was
see k ing second term.
| was in the field ninety days, only,
prior to the election. / was oppos-
ing a fine gentlemen and at the
same time having to battle with the
old second term song not withstand
ing all the expressions. | lost by
the small majority of twelve votes
out of nearly three thousand. l407
Of as good boys as God ever made
in Arkansas supported me, but say,
they are all going to support me
thls Illlle' leel so deeply lndeDt-
ed to my many friends who are
encouraging me every day that it
appears that all the sacrifice | could
m axe to favor them, | could never
repay them, the only thing | can do
or say at this time is to try to hold
back a tear of Joy that tries to dim
my eyes, and say, friends, | thank
you, and ask you all to give me
your support in the coming pri-
mary. Hoping to meet you all be-
fore the election, / am,
Yours very truly,
A. ]. COLE.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15

their daughter, Mrs. Isaac Ebbert.
The Springfield Business College
can secure employment for about
one hundred young women who
desire to stay with families and
help with the work for board while
going to school. That school helps
energetic people.
j. r. Guide and little sou of I'm
boden were pleasant callers Monday
morning, in company with Uncle
John Campbell of this city. Mr..
Guide is one of the best citizens of
this county and has resided here all
bis life.
Green Boyd, who is teaching a
successful term of school in the
Water Valley neighborhood, was
pleasant caller Saturday.
Sam Lindsey and family Of Mid
dlebrook passed through Pocahon-
tas the latter part of last week, en-
route to Lawrence county to spend
a few days visiting relatives.
We are pleased to note that our
young friend, Rufus Baker, has Sc
cured place IN the Imboden school
for the coming term. Mr.. Baker
Is a deserving young man and will
fill theposition in which he is placed
admirably.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
OUR BOYS TAKA
TWO FROM NAPhAN

In three-game \ tsries of base
ball played at Doniph9 49, SSs FRI
day and Saturday theA as
Rexalls certainly con~ Vhe
brethren across the line haNthe
Rexalls "do play ball" pc game
Friday afternoon was tie Slthough
Doniphan started in to nike II a
"shut out" The score w' SIX and
SIX at the end of the sevent inning,
when the game was calls on ac-
count of darkness. II
A double header was SAID Sat
urday afternoon in which tb Rex
alls were easy winners, tb scores
standing 4 to 2 in one gam and Z
to b in the other. Thy -pys re-
turned home Monday, -
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
A. J. Cole Writes =

To the citizens of RandolphCounty ty'
Kind friends.
am a candidate for Shelf and
Collector of our county, and am
making a final appeal to you for
your votes and influences. Fellow
citizens, | have always belieed and
argued that man shQIS be as
honest and as truthful lhtics
as in any other professio calling
or transaction, and | have Bncticed
what | have advocated. ! have
never said anything concerning my
political views privately, that l
would not say publicly. | don't
expect to deceive or mislead you
to get your vote. But if You give
me the office, | will do my best to.
make you sheriff and collect or
that you will not regret having
supported. / will treat eryOne
alike, and by acting fair ar honest
with all and partial with none, and
| would appreciate your votes as
much as any living man could. !
came before you in the late election,
arguing one term for the sheriff
and collectors Office, and many be-
lieved that | was playing the part
of an old political deceitful trick to
try to ride into Office and then come
back and ask for a second term.
Those who believed that, were sad
ly mistaken. | was sincere in my
argument. ! still stand the same
way, so long as the shS eal
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-15
Local and otherwise
,assssssssssssssssssEsESA y

D. S. Bennett has secured the
prncipalship of the Reyno public
school for the coming term. The
patrons of the school as well as the
board are to be congratulated on
account of having secured the SER
vices Of Prof. Bennett.
Mrs. Pearl d. Freeman of Thay-
er, Mo-, was visiting relatives in
Pocahontas Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Bigger and
Misses May Bigger and Ruth Pink
ston returned Friday from their
Texas tour. Mr.. Bigger says Tex
as is a fine looking country, but
that 1t won't begin to compare with
Arkansas as a farming country this
year.
We have just turned out lot of
fancy stationery for the Reyno Drug
Company. Isaac Ebbert is the
manager for this new company and
Julian Poindexter is the prescrip-
tion druggist. They have the stock
formerly owned by G. T. Mcclure.
=; :; =: -, y ! e, - :; :; $: 8.