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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-01
A 5000, 900 FIRE
AT POLLOCK
Twenty-eight Buildings Burned---Third
Confagration Within Eighteen
Months.

For the third time within eighteen
months the town of Pollock was Wis
tied by a disastrous confagration
on Wednesday night, March goth.
There were twenty-eight buildings
burned, and the loss is said to be
5000, 900, partly covered by insur-
ance.
The fire is reported to have started
in the rear of the store of Gray Bros,
but the origin, it is stated, is a mys-
terry. At about $50 p. m. it was
found that the flames were beyond
control, but the citizens turned out
and formed bucket brigades TO fight
the fire, opposing its progress in both
directions, but it was of no avail,
and the fire continued its march of
destruction on both sides Of Main
street until twenty-eight buildings
had been consumed, together with
valuab BILE stocks of goods and house
hold furnishings.
The following is partial list OF
the losses and amounts OF insurance.
E. II. Thornton, two-story hotel.
$500 insurance.
Jas. II. Walker & Son, general mer-
chandise, double one-story store and
stock. $4,000 insurance,
T. Ii. Keen, residence. $1,000 in
surance.
Clinton Mercantile Co., double one
story store, 5000 on building.
j. F. Ball, two residences, occupied
by John Campbell and Joe Johnson,
each insured for $500.
Willett Bros, general merchandise
store and postoffice, also large ware
house with car load of alfalfa, total
insurance $500.
J.Band E. +. Kelly, meat market.
Gray Bros. general merchandise,
double one-story building. owned by
A. l.. Honeycntt. Insurance not
known.
Van b. Eaton & Co., hotel, two
story. owned by +. o. Maxwell, in
surance $500.
| Van b. Eaton millinery store, own
ed by Maxwell.
Prof. j. N. Warner, parish superin-
tendent's Office, owned by Maxwell.
W. ID. Johnston, soda water stand
fixtures insured for $500.
Pollock News, machinery insured
for $500, building owned by Masonic
Lodge.
Masonic Lodge hall. two story, in
surance $500.
Mamie Pharris, millinery store, in
surance $500, building owned by
Maxwell.
Vacant residence owned by Max
WELL
DR.. +. o. Maxwel's residence.
j. d. Colbert's meat market.
DR.. j. NJ. Bonnette's residence, oc-
cupied by Mrs. Sherrell.
DR.. j. NJ. Bonnette's Office, insur-
ance $1,000.
j.. A. Adams residence, owned by
Bonnette.
Robert Johnson's residence, owned
by J. F. Ball. p.
Prof. j. N. Warmers residence.
Louis Balls residence, insurance
$1,000.
Chas. RAIDERS residence.
+. b. Murphy's livery stable and
barn with car load Of new wagons.
Building owned by.Willet Bros.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-01
The Unity of Italy Celebration.

IlOu VI Tic JuoAiCO "a WIG Aso'y
unity began to-day with the for
NAL opening by King Victor EN-
manuel of the international Art
Exhibition. On Wednesday an
industrial exhibition will be begun
at Turin, where in 1861 Victor
Emmanuel, grandfather of the
present monarch, assumed the IT,
tie of king of Italy Gas Victor En-
manuel II.
At midnight a gun was fired
from the Janiculum Hall, and the
bell on the Capitol was rung.
From that hour the city was astir.
Bands played patriotic airs and
traversed the streets, which were
bright with lights and gay flags
and bunting; crowds filed the
squares shoutingt"Viva Roma"
During the morning hours King
Victor Emmanuel, Queen Helena,
the duke of Genoa, the count OF
Turin, the ministry, diplomats and
the members of the Parliament
and the foreign commissioners of
the art exhibition met at the Cap
itol, at sitting, the solemnity and
lmpressiveness of which was in
marked contrast with the rollick-
ing in the streets.
Count di San Martinto. presi-
dent of the exhibition committee,
presided, and speeches tuned to
the patriotic occasion were deliv-
cred by President Manfredi, OF
the Senate; President Marcora,
of the Chamber of Deputies, and
Mayor Nathan.
King Victor Emmanuel replied
with an address that made a deep
impression. The Americans pres
ent we're: Ambassador Leishman,
Harrison s. Morris, United States
commissioner to the exposition,
and ]. P. Morgan, president OF the
foreign committee.
In his address the king recalled
that to have the capital the center
of United Italy was the dream Of
the Latin poet Dante, and eternal
as Rome" had become common
expression. He continued:
To-day the king is here sur.
sounded by free representatives OF
Parliament and the municipalities
of the kingdom, bringing symbols
of indissoluble political union and
local franchise. In this national
meeting the oath to render Italy
freer, happier, and more respected
throughout the world issues from
our breasts with ferver and ire
sistable enthusiasm.
"We cannot in a brief time re-
pair the effects of many centuries
lived in servitude. Our nation
has had to make Titanic efforts to
transform debased masses into a
free people jealous of its rights.
''In our virile modesty we must
not forget the mission that history
has entrusted to Italy to proclaim
the right of nations to live indie
pendent. With Rome as it's cap
ital Italy represents the tranquil
co-existence of the churches and
the state, the latter guaranteeing
full aud fruitful liberty to religion
as it does to science"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-01

The meeting of the police jury held
last week will probably take the
place Of the regular April meeting,
the body having adjourned to July,
subject to call of the president.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-01

In cases of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlsin's Linimsnt For sale by
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-01

Two nice residences. For term
apply 70 DIR. k. f. JACKSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-01
tateTax Sales
Immovable Property
The State of Louisiana VS.. Delin-
quent Tax Debtors, Parish
of Grant, Louisiana
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.

TAX COLL ECTOR'S OFFICE.
Colfax. La. March 1. 1911
By virtue OF the authority In me vested by the
Constitution and Laws OF the State of Louisiana
will sell at the principal front door Of the court
house In which the civil district court of Grant
parish IL held. within the legal hours for Judicial
sales. beginning at II O'Clock g. m. ON
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
Met His Match.

Alkali 1ke--They have just taken
Roaring Bill to the hospital.
Pistol Pete-What happened to
him?
Alkali lke-He tried to break Nd Q
suffragist meeting.-Judgo
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
Naive optImists.

six months ago there was another
tutburst OF optimism as naive as
Dough the world were still living in the
sentimental era OF glass exhibitions.
Since then there has opened another
era of political earthquakes and con-
dagrations, and the area CT disturb
ance continues to extend. Before the
Tripoli problem has been safely liquid
ated or the peace of the Balkans is as
sured, We have the outburst in China
ot an instruction which may change
the face of the far east and give an
lncalculable increase of force to all
the impulses set moving by the tri-
unaph of Japan. All we can be certain
Of IN the region Of world politics is
that nothing Is certain. Do we need
further lessons to convince US that
the peace Of civilization is founded
upon the crust of a volcano?" asks
the London Observer.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
His Efforts Unappreciated

Charles H. Sheriff.. minister to the
Argentine Republic, who has been In
the United States telling business or
CARNATIONS about the opportunities
to get wealthy from trade with South
America, received call from middle
aged woman who approached him in
western city with the statement: II
am going to assist you in your work"
"Yes?" said Mr. Sheriff.. II am go.
ing to take some of these lecture
dates off your hands and give them
myself. BY the way, how much do
you get night for them?" Mr.. Sher
rill related with directness which
carried conviction that he did not get
red cent and paid his expenses be.
sides "Well." said the caller. in
great anger. as she founced to the
door. Il thought you were BUSINESS
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith .Virginian, now hor-
parties of aasages. He sees a wagon team
ct full gallop pursued by men on ponies.
ers have niassacred two men and de
parted. He searches the victims finding
papers and a locket with woman's por-
trait Keith is arrested at Carson City,
ing ruffian named Black Bart. A negro
companion In his cell named Neb tells him
that he knew the Keiths in Virginia. 'Neb
gays one. of the murdered men was John
sihley. the other Gen: Willis Waite, form
e1ly Confederate officer. The plainsman
and Neb escape, and later. the fugtives
come upon cabin and find its occupant
TO be young girl, whom Keith thinks
n ne saw at Carson City. The girl explains
Mr.. Hawley induced her to come to the
cabin while he sought her brother Haw
ley appears. and Keith in hiding recog-
nzes him as Black Bart. There Is a ter
Keith Is victor, Horses are appropriated.
and the girl who says that her name is
Hope; Joins In the escape Keith explains
Fort Larned, Where e the gir1 IS lett with It'll
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she is the daughter of General Waite
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. where
keith meets an old friend. Or, Fairbain
under the assumed name of Fred Will
loughby. and becomes convinced that
Black Bart has some plot involving the
two. Hope, learns that Cen Waite. who
and goes there, where she is mistaken for
Christie Maclaire, the Carson City singer
Keith meets the real Christie Macaire
and finds that Black Bart has convinced
her that there is mystery in her life
tage.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
CHAPTER XIII.
An Unexpected Meeting.


Keith paused at the landing, look
fng down into the deserted office, al
most tempted to return and force
Hawley into confession of his pur.
pose. 1t was easy for him to con-
ceive what would be the final result
of this interview between the artistic
gambler and Miss Maclaire. In spite
Of the vague suspicion of evil which
the plainsman had implanted within
the woman's mind. the other possessed
the advantage. and would certainly
improve 1t. All conditions we're de-.
cidedly in his favor. He merely
needed to convince the girl that she
was actually the party sought, and
she wolld go forward, playing the
game he desired. believing herself
right, totally unconscious OF any
fraud The very simplicity of it rem.
dered the pot the more dangerous,
tn" ,oore difficult to expose. Hawley
nad surely been favored cy fortune in
discovering this singer WHO CHANGED
to resemble Hope so remarkably and
who. at the same time, was in such
ignorance as to her own parentage.
She would be ready to grasp at a
straw. and. once persuaded as to her
identity and legal rights. could hence
forth be trusted implicitly as an ally
Realizing all this, and comprehend
Ing also how easily Hawley would win
her confidence and overcome his
warning by denouncing him as fugi-
tive from justice charged with murder
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
W. l. DOUGLAS TRUST PLAN
Manufacturer Thinks Government
Should obtain Publicity by .
license System.

Large business organizations have
come to stay. We cannot 60 back to
old conditions. We must meet world
competition. Large concerns can pro-
duce goods at lower cost than small
ones. Germany favors large corpora
tions. The method of the present ma
tional administration is to dissolve
the great organizations and make
them smaller, which is backward
step. There should be no limit to a
corporation doing a large and legiti
mate business. such as would be pos
sible under the licensing plan which
favor. writes W. L. Douglas, former
governor of Massachusetts, In the
Boston Herald
Prejudices against corporations
merely because they are big. perhaps,
must be done away with. They give
labor better returns. They cheaper
product and thus benefit the consum-
er. They give opportunities to small
investors who get returns otherwise
unattatnable. They employ able
young men who have no capital at
all, but who receive handsome sal
aries for their ability and service.
In place Of the Sherman law 1t is
my opinion there should be depart
ment at Washington to grant licenses
to all manufacturers and corporations
In this country who do an interstate
commerce business.
The law should be made so clear,
plain and definite that it could not be
misunderstood. It should require all
tapital to be paid in full. Semiyearly
statements should be given to the
public and certified by public &C.
tountaint There should be board
bf examiners in each state to look aft
pr these corporations Just as our ma
lional banks are watched by the ma
lional government. They should have
The right to enter the offices and ex-
(mine the records of all the direc-
lorates of these companies.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14

out then and there became almost
overpowering. He had no fear of
Hawley; indeed. physical fear had
scarcely place in his composition.
but he was not as yet sufficiently for
titled with facts for the seeking OF
such an encounter.
A man came in through the Office,
and began climbing the stairs. He
was almost at the landing before
Keith recognized him or the other
glanced up
"Ah-seen her, Supposed"
| Yes" returned Keith, not thinking
1t worth while to mention the lady's
denial of having sent for him. II have
just come from there"
"Hum-thought you'd be through by
this ttme-fine looking girl, amt she?
myself"
Il would advise you to select some
other time, Doctor" said the younger,
drily, as the lady has a visitor at
present"
"A visitor?" his face rosy, his
shrewd eyes darkening. "Ah, indeed!
OF the male sex?"
II judge Setback Bart Hawley"
Good Lord!" so startled his voice
broke. Did he see your"
Rather; | backed him up against
the wall with gun while l made my
adieu."
But what brought him there? Are
they acquainted?'
Don't ask conundrums, Doctor. He
may be your rival with the fair lady
for all know. If he is, my sympa-
thies are all with you. Only | wouldn't
try to see Miss Christie just now, I'd
wait for clearer field. Hawley Is
probably not in the best of humor."
Fairbain stared into the face of the
speaker, uncertain whether or not he
was being laughed at
Reckon you're right" he acknowi-
edged at last. Tired, anyhow-been
out all night-thought I'd like to see
her again, though-hnest looking
woman I've met since came West
remarkable eyes-wall, I'll go along to
bed-see you again tomorrow. Jack"
hCllA WdtGICu luC 6luFuy uSuI0
stamp heavily down the hallway,
loose boards creaking under his posi-
tive tread, and smiled to himself at
the thought that he might have, in
deed. become truly interested in the
music hall singer, Somehow. the doc
tor did not harmonic with the con-
eeption of love, or fit graciousy into
the picture Still, stranger matings
had occurred, and Cupid does not ask
permission before he plays pranks
with hearts. Keith turned again to-
ward the stairs, only to observe
woman slowly cross the office and
commence the ascent. She was in the
shadow, her face even more deeply
shaded by her hat, yet he stared at
her in amazement-surely, 1t was
MISS Maclaire! Yet how could 1t be?
He had left that person scarcely five
minutes before in "26." and this STAIR
way was the only exit His hand
grasped the rail. his heart throbbing
strangely. as a suspicion of the truth
crossed his brain. Could this b
Hopaf Could 1t be that she was hare
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14

[ also? AS her foot touched the land
ing. she saw him, her eyes lighting up
suddenly in recognition, wave OF
color flooding her cheeks.
why. Captain Keith" she exclatm-
ed, extending her gloved hand frankly,
you have been to my room, and were
going away. am so glad | came in
time"
II hardly thought to meet you," he
replied, retaining her fingers in his
grasp. When did you reach Sheri-
dam"
only last night | had no idea you
were here until Doctor Fairbain
CHANGED to mention your name. Then
I at once begged him to tell you how
exceedingly anxious was to see you.
You see, l was sure you would come
If you only knew. really thought
you would be here this morning, and
remained in my room waiting. but
there were some things actually had
to have. | wasn't out ten minutes, so
you mustn't think sent you mes
sage and then forgot"
The nature of the mistake was be-
coming apparent, and Keith's gray
eyes smiled as they looked into the
depths of the brown
Your message had rather an anus
ing result" he said, las the doctor in
formed me that Miss Christie Maclaire
was the one who desired my pres
ence'
"Miss Macla,-e!" her voice exhibit.
Ing startled surprise. "Why-why-
oh, did forget: never told him diff
ferently. Why, It was most ridicu.
lous." She laughed, white teeth
cleaning between the parted red lips,
yet not altogether happily. Let me
explain, Captain Keith, for really |
have not been masquerading. Doctor
Fairbain and arrived upon the same
train last evening. He is such a fun
ny man, but was very nice. and Offer
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
CHAPTER xxII.-(contoinued.)

Miss Maclaire," he said, pleasantly,
Il trust you will pardon all that has
occurred between US, and permit me
to explain"
IL do not understand" she re-
piled, puzzled by these unexpected
words. There has nothing occurred
between us, am sure, which requires
explanation. Have we met before?"
The man smiled. Seeing the wom-
ans face in the shadows he was still
convinced she was the same he had
last parted with on the Salt Fork.
However, if she preferred to ignore all
that, and begin their relations anew, 1t
was greatly to his liking. 1t gave him
insight into her character, and fresh
confidence that he could gain her as
sistancc. Anyhow, he was ready
enough to play her game.
Let us assume not" just the slight
est trace of mockery in the tone, land
begin anew. At least, you will confess
the receipt of my letters-I am Bart
lett Hawley."
She cast half-frightened glance to-
ward Keith, and the man, following
the direction of her eyes. perceived
the presence of the other. His right
leg went backward, his hand dropping
to the belt, his form stiffening erect.
Keith's voice, low but clear in the
silence, seemed to cut the air.
mot motion, Hawley! have you
covered"
"Oh, gentlemen, please don't!"
Have no fear, Miss Maclaire; this
man and ! will settle our difference
elsewhere, and not in your presence"
He stepped forth into the middle of
the room, revolver drawn, but held
low at the hip, his watchful eyes
never deserving the gamblers face.
Back up against the wall, Hawley,"
he commanded. 81 hardly need to tell
yon how shoot, for we, at least, have
met before. Now, I'm going out, and
leave you to your interview with Miss
Maclaire, and l wish you happiness
and success"
He moved across to the opening
keeping his face toward his adver-
sarv; then backed out slowly, closed
the door with snap, and sprang
aside to avoid any possibility of bull.
let crashing after him. No sound of
movement from within reached his
ears, however, and he walked silently
to the head of the stairs. q
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
Sickened the Owl,

Il love you, darling, more than you
love me-" sighed the swain.
"Ah, that is impossible, precious"
she whispered back, "for / love you
better than you do mol"
you cannot"
But ! dol"
"You do mott" he argued.
when I say a thing stick to it,"
she snapped.
An owl shifted uneasily above them.
Pardon me, Gwendoline!"
Pardon me, Eustice!"
Miss Brown!'
"Mr. Jones!"
The owl hooted dismally and sought
another bower.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
WORKS WITHOUT FAITH
Faith Came After the Works Had Laid
the Foundation.

A Bay State belle talks thus about
coffee:
while coffee drinker was sui
terer from indigestion and intensely
painful nervous headaches, from child.
hood.
Seven years ago my health gave
out entirely. grew so weak that
the exertion Of walking. If only few
feet, made it necessary for me to lie
down. My friends thought / was
marked for consumption-weak, thin
and pale.
Il realized the danger l was in and
tried faithfully to get relief from med.
lcines, TILL at last, after having EN-.
ployed all kinds Of drugs, the doctor
acknowledged that he did not believe
1t was in his power to cure me.
while in this condition friend in.
duced me to quit coffee and try Post.
um, and did so without the least
hope that 1t would do me any good.
did not like it at first, but when 1t was
properly made / found it was a most
delicious and refreshing beverage.
GILL OopNC1alAy lOA0 VI ~ Bel fOu dL ul1s
ner ice-cold, with cream.
I'm months time l began to i'm.
prove, and in few weeks my indiges.
ton ceased to trouble me, and my
headache stopped entirely. am so
perfectly we'll now that do not lock
like the same person. and l have so
gained in flesh that I am Is pounds
heavier than ever before.
'This is what Postum has done for
me. still use 1t and shall always do
30" Name given by Postum Co., Bat.
tie Creek. Mich.
"There's reason" and 1t is ex.
planned IN the little book. 1.-THE Road
to Wsilvtlle." In pkgs.
DvsS read the above letter. new
60 aVpears from time to tina. They
oto genuine true, aad full - hana3
>Dtovtst.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14

DvsS read the above lettef4 A new
60 aVpeaFs from time to time. They
arr genutne. true, asd full - hunaS
4Dtoy10t.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
Practical Suggestion,

A new association proposes to have
all American railroads lined with
flowers and hedges, but what our
railroad rights OF way really need is
to be lined with feather beds. What
good would 1t do anybody to fall ON
a pansy when trains collide?-Detroit
Free Press
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
Her Way,

Mrs. Woggs-so you keep your hus.
band home evenings? suppose you
put his slippers where he can fird
EN-?
Mrs. Boggs-No; put his o,sc-
sloes where he can't.-Puck.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14

man, but it seems that you are only
doing great injury to the lecture
market in this section"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09

home Of DR.. and Mrs. w. J. Morgan
Friday and Saturday of last week.
R. Ellsworth and daughter Mrs.
Carl Healy, Jr. spent Sunday at Mifiin.
Mrs. James O'Niel departed Saturday
to visit her sisters at Beloit.
Mrs. j. q. Oates is at present enjoy
ing a visit with friends at Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ketter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lawinger and daughter
Mayme, Mrs. John Thies, and Mrs.
John Unger, Sr. attended the funeral
of Mrs. Peter Weier, Sr. at Ridgeway,
Friday.
W. W. Huxtable of Edgerton was a
welcome visitor with relatives and
friends here Sunday.
Rev. FIR. l.. P. O'Reilley went tC
Milwaukee, Tuesday morning on bust
ness. He will also visit Thos. GRADER
at the sanitarium before his return.
The five hundred club were delight
fully entertained Monday evening al
the home of Miss Lucy Frieden.