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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
Farmers Union Not in Politics.

Farmers Union Not in Politics.
The question continually hobs
up among the Farmers Union
people, just as it does among all
la Dor organizations: Is the
Union in politics? We always
answer this question, NO.
An article which we publish in
another column states the posi-
ton of the Union on this ques-
ton under the heading, "A Dis
claimer.
About forty; years ago the edi-
tor of the Chronicle was men,
Der of the printers union, and
from then until the present time
he has seen this question come
up in dozens of different forms.
No reputable union organization
can afford to take part in politics
as a union. The question cannot
be legitimately raised in union
circles as to whether a man is a
Protestant or a Catholic in relig-
ion, neither can it be raised as to
whether he is a Democrat or a
Republican in politics. The un-
ion is for business and not for
politics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
The Bali Mills Shut Down

we learn that the two Ball Broth.
ers' mills, ut Pollock and at Ball
were closed down on Wednesday OF
tins week, owing to complication
and disagreement with some of their
workers. We have not been able to
get the fhcts in regard to this mat
Ter, but understand that it is prob
ably similar to the disagreement
with the Timber Workers organiza-
tion in South Louisiana, where some
thing more than twenty mills were
lately shut down. and several tbous-
aud men thrown out Of employment
The Ball Brothers employ five or
six hundred men or more, and we are
sorry to see this labor trouble enter
the eastern limits of Grant parish
We understand that there il little
likelihood Of this trouble extending to
the mills on the west side of the par
ish, as the mills at CoIfax and other
points on this side have had q salts
factory understanding with their
workmen about the matter in con-
troversy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
friends and acquaintance we

friends and acquaintance we
feel sure he will give a good ac-
count of himself when the vote
in the primary election is counted.
He confidently hopes to be in the
second race, if he cannot carry
off honors in the first running;
a Id, with the energy he is put
ting into the race, and the en-
couragement he receives from
his friends, he assures us that he
has a fine outlook for success.
He is now in the field and expects
to be with his friends in the can
vass until the campaign is finish
ed. He prints an address to the
citizens and voters of Grant par
ish, which will be found else
where in our columns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
To the Voter. Of Grant Parish.

In announcing rs candidate for
the office Of sheriff, wish to first say
that am a native born Of what is
now our sister parish OF LaSalle.
Was reared, as it were. between the
pillow handles and ON the farm until
l WIS % years Of age. Since that
time | have been engaged in the lum-
her business and farming ia small
way. And | want to say to the
farming people of the parish that
am in sympathy with any legitimate
move or organization that will tend
to better their condition and secure
for them the real value Tor their
product.
/ wish to say, also, that in making
this announcement l do SD with full
knowledge of the responsibility that
the office carries with it. am not
aspiring for the office for the COM
pensatioD attached thereto alone,
however. 1t Is matter of fact that
no man would care to take the res
possibility OF the Office. unless he
WAS to he literally rewarded, but in
addition, it will be my purpose, if
elected. to so conduct the affairs in
connection with the Office, both in
criminal aud civil way, that my
friends may never have reason to
regret that was their sheriff, and
that they can point with pride at the
way in which the Office was conduct
ed.
belong to no ring or clique nor
am controlled by any man or men
connected Herewith and il elected
will he subservient only to the best
interest OF the people.
Trusting that my position will
meet with hearty approval of the |
of the parish. and that in
the election | may have your unqual-
flied support, which / assure you
will be greatly and highly appreciat-
I'd. Respectfully submitted.
j. 4. ADAMS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

satisfactory reference. He has
given general satisfaction in the
discharge of his duties, and his
large following of friends will
doubtless leave no stone unturned
to retain him in office.
Mr.. Murrell was born in Grant
parish in 1873, and received a
limited amount of schooling in
the schools as taught in those
days. Being without means to
continue his schooling, he adopt
ed a.rigorous plan of self help,
and acquired a practical educa-
ton. AS a young man he clerk
ed. Later he was appointed
postmaster at Flaggon, and af-
terward acted as bookkeeper and
manager for the Jno. L. LaCroix
Lumber Co. For four years he
was U. S. Commissioner for the
Western District of Louisiana.
For several years he was a no
tary public and acquired knowl-
edge of public affairs that has
served him to good advantage.
In 1906 he was editor of the Yer
da Vernacular. He is a Master
Mason and member of the w. o.
W. and a member of the Baptist
church.
AS citizen Mr.. Murrell takes
a stand for the higher and better
things. and as an official he has
at all times been courteous and
attentive with all who have had
business with him. If elected
again to fill the position, he will
doubtless make good as hereto
fore.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
J. J. O'Quinn for Clerk of Court.

We have heard it said by doz-
ems OF competent judges that
James ]. O'Quinn is the best
clerk of court in Central Louisi-
ana. 1t therefore affords us
pleasure this week to be author
lied to announce him as a candi-
date for reelection to this i'm
portant Office, which he has filled
so satisfactorily. His ability
and fitness for clerk is so well
known that in the last campaign
he did not have any opposition.
In addition to being a splendid
stenographer, typewriter and ac-
countant, he. is quick and ready
in all matters of business, and
possesses such a fine spirit of
bonhomie that all take pleasure
in having dealings with him.
He has systematized the business
of his Office until it is the acme
Of perfection. and is the pride of
all who have dealings with him.
In fact, because of his peculiar
fitness for the position, it seems
to be the general desire of the
people that he be kept in the
)fice.
II efficiency and service to the
public is the desideratum in a
public officer. he exceeds in these
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
E. s. MurreIl for Assessor.

Among our announcements
this week will be found the name
of Mr. E. S. Murrell, who is a
candidate for reelection to the
office of assessor of Grant parish.
Mr.. Murrell was elected assessor
in 1908, and during his incumb-
ency of the Office has made a
faithful and efficient servant of
the people, and by careful and
painstaking effort has systema-
tized the business of his office
and preserved his records in COM
pact shape for convenient and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
R. w. Wagner for Sheriff.

We take pleasure in presenting
to our readers this week Mr.. R.
w. Wagner, of Verda, who au.
thorizes US to announce him as a
candidate for sheriff, subject to
the Democratic primary election.
Mr.. Wagner is a well known
business man, having conducted
a mercantile business in this par
ish for number of years, and
he has a wide circle of friends all
over the parish. He is in the
prime vigor Of manhood, a native
OF Grant, and has fine ability and
capacity for the Office to which
he aspires. He comes of one Of
our best families, and is noted
for his sterling integrity, as well
as vim and hustling qualities.
An honest and capable man, he
is also fearless in the persuit of
duty, and is of the material that
will make a good sheriff. If he
is elected to the Office it is a fore
gone conclusion that the affairs
Of the office will be conducted in
an able manner. The Chronicle
can commend him as a man alto
gether worthy of the careful con-
sideration of the voters of Grant
parish. With his wide circle of |
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

qualities, and deserves to be kept
in place. He knows his duties
thoroughly, has the details Of
his office at his fingers ends, dis
charges all his duty faithfully,
and evidently regards his office
as a public trust for the benefit
of all. This being the case, his
friends, whose name is legion,
confidently believe he will receive
the nomination for another term.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
A. B. Perkins for Sheriff.

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1t gives us pleasure this week
to present to our readers the
name of Mr.. Andrew B. Perkins,
who authorizes us to announce
him as a candidate for reelection
as sheriff of Grant parish, which
Office he has filled with ability
and satisfaction for the past four
years.
Mr.. Perkins is a native Louisi-
anian, and was born in VIM
parish April z, 1862. His father
dying when he was a child, he
was reared by his mother, receiv-
ing a private school education in
the schools of those days. He
has had a great deal of expert
ence in public life, and is a good
business man. After attaining
manhood he served as deputy
sheriff for several months in
VIM parish. In 1892 he moved
to Grant parish, and has remain
ed here ever since. He kept
books and was a salesman for a
while, but has been a farmer the
most of his life. Prior to his
election as sheriff in Grant par
ish in 1908, for four years he was
Government gin reporter, in
which capacity he gave quite eff
ficient service. When he took
charge of the sheriff's office four
years ago he brought fine integ-
rity and business training and
qualification into play, and by
methodical painstaking has kept
everything in good shape, giving
eminent satisfaction as a public
official.
He is genial and pleasant in
his associations, and has a large
circle of friends who are firm in
their conviction that Andy" is
the right man for the place. mi
his campaign address four years
ago he promised to do his best to |
maintain law and order, to treat
one and all alike, show no special
favors to high or low, and to run
the office on as economical plan
IS the law will permit and do
Justice. In this his friends claim
ne has made good.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

1t is not the quantity OF food taken
bus the amount digested and sesimiIat-
ed that gives strength aud vitality to
the system. Cbamterlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets invigorsts the stom-
ach and liver and enable them to per.
form their functions naturally. For
sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
Not : Word of Scandal

marred the call of neighbor on Mrs.
W.P. Spangh. Of ManviIle. wyo., who
said: "she told me DR.. Kings New
Life Pills had cured her OF obstinate
kidney trouble, and made her feel like
new woman" Easy but sure remedy
for stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
Only 25c at all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
For Clerk of Court.

We are authorized to announce
JAS. J. O'QUINN
as a candidate for Clerk of Court of
Grant parish, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized to announce
N. s. ROBERTS
as a candidate for member of the DO.
lice Jury from ward six. subject tn
the Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

as candidate for sheriff of Grant
parish, subject to the Dsmocra ii,
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
For Assessor.

we are authorized To announce
Z. S. MURRELL
az candidate for Assessor of Gran.
parish. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized to announce
B. ID. FLETCHER
rs candidate for Assessor of Grant
lar1sh, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
For Justice of the Peace.

We are authOrized to announce
FELIX p. BULLITT
as a candidate for Justice of the
Peace In ward six. subject to the
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
For Constable.

We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH FERRIER
ne n candidate for constable of ward
SIX, subject to the Democratic prI-
mary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
we are a,lthnriz.d tn

We are authorized ia announce
A. b. PERKINS
as candidate for Sheriff of Grant
parish, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
For Sheriff.

We are authorized To ANNOUNCE :.
]. E. ADAMS
as candidate for Sheriff of Grant
parish, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
We are authorized To announce
81. s. DARLINGTON

as n candidate for Representative
from Grant parish. subject to the
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized To announce
FLEETE p. TILLMAN
as candidate for police Juror from
ward i've. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For Representative.
We are authorized tn announce
GEORGE A. FOSTER
as candidate for Representative
from Grant parish subject to the
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized to announce
ISAAC McMILLS
as a candidate for police juror from
ward six. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized to announce
G. L. BARRETT
as candidate for Constable In the
NTH ward. subject to the Democrat
IL primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

ward i've. subject to the Dernocrntie
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized to announce
PETER NJ. USSERY
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

We are authorized 70 announce
IL. w. WAGNER
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
For Police Juror.

We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM LaCROIX
az a candidate for police Juror from
ward one, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
We are authorized to announce
w. L. BLEWSTER

as a candidate for police Juror from,
ward five. subject to the Democrats
primary election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
CONTROVERSY IS
SETTLED AT LAST
Committee of Conference Ac-
cepts Resolution of Randolph
Macon Board.

Danviiic. Va. November s.-Thc
ions controversy over the question of
church control of the Rand siph Macon
system OF schools and colleges made
up OF five institutions in this State,
was settled to-day by the acceptance
on the part of committee of the
virginia Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. of n resoiu.
ton recently adopted by the trust aos
of tho Randolph Macon system. nro.
Yiding for conference approval Of
nominations by the board of trustees
10 MI vacancies In Its membership. The
resolution OF the trustees provides
that when vacancy arises the board
shall nominate man therefor, sub
1ect to the approval of the conferenoa
II the conference refuse to ratify tho
nomination, tho board must nominate
come one else. In the event the re-
trNpg trustee be from the Baltimore
Conference that body shall have or.
portunsty to ratify the nomina ton q
q successor; IL in the Virginia Con-
OF ratification.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
Mrs. II. IS. e. Roae. of MissIssinni.

man; Mrs. T. E. e. Rose, OF Mississippi,
and Mrs. Edgar Taylor. OF Richmond.
The exsrcises were presided over
by Mrs. V. +. MoSherry. Sha Intro
duced Mrs. Schuyler, who made the ad-
dress of presentation. ut is only
right" she eaid, that the United
Daughters of tho Conrederacy should
possess the only portrait of the wife
Of the President of the Confederate
states of America 1t has been a great
privilege to servo tho association as
chairman of the committee to secure
this portrait, whose historic value cam
not be estimated" The portrait was
accented for the museum by Mrs. LIZ
zie Cary Daniels, president of the Con-
federate Memorial Literary Society.
Forrest Statue Presented.
The last half of the exercises con-
scum OF bronze working model OF
heun of a bronze working model OF
tho equestrian statue of General Ma
than b. Forrest. which stands in For
rest Park. Memphis. Tenn. 1t was pre-
scented by the sculptor, c. H Niehaus,
to Mrs. II. III. Baker. regent of the
Arkansas room OF the Confederate
Museum. and in turn presented by tho
Sarah Law Chapter of Memphis, to the
Arkansas room OF the museum. Mrs
Anna Robinson Watson. poet laureate
Of the Tennessee division Of the DauEh-
ters of the Confederacy, made the
speech OF presentation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
FINE P0 R TR AIT
OF MRS. DAVIS
Presented to Museum by Daugh-
ters-Statue of General
Forrest.

Last OF the exercises that marked
inc third annual meeting OF the re-
geifts and viceregents of the Conred-
crate Memorial Literary Society, which
concluded its two days session yes
terday, was the reception rendered by
the regents and officers to the United
Daughters of the Confederacy last
evening between the hours of and
$3.50, at which the Daughters presented
to the Confederate Museum the only
extant life-size portrait OF Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis. painted from sittIngs
given by her to the artist with the In
tention of making 1t tho portrait of
official record.
The reception and ceremonies took
place at the Jefferson Davis Mansion,
and were attended by large nunrbe az
OF the Daughters and visitors from the
city: The portrait was painted by Mrs.
A. p. Meyrowitz, OF New York, who
was an Intimate friend of Mrs. JET
ferson Davis during life 1t Is said
by competent critics to Ia, an unusually
faithful likeness The committee OF
the Daughters which had charge OF the
fund for the purchase of the picture
was composed of Mrs Eivingstone
Rowe Schuyler. af New York. chair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
HOW TO CURE
POISON

Contagious Blood Poison Is viru.
lent germ, and like most other bacte-
rial organisms is very difficult to kill
or destroy within the system. It
would therefore be useless to endeavor
to cure the disease with some strong
medicine intended to destroy the dis
eased blood cells and virus. The
proper way-the only way-is to
REMOVE the germs and poisons from
the blood by purifying the circulation.
Thousands have cured themselves of
this powerful disease by the use of
S. S. S., the greatest of all vegetable
blood purifiers. This is medicine
OF unquestioned ability in the treat
ment of Contagious Blood Poison.
For more than forty years it has been
prepared and sold as cure for this
trouble, and not only its efficacy, but
the fact that it does not contain a par
ticle of mineral, or other harmful
drug, should be an inducement to any
Contagious Blood Poison sufferer to
begin its use. SIS S. goes right
down into the circulation, and re-
moves every trace of the destructive
virus. 1t heals all sores, stops falling
hair, and by cleansing and enriching
the blood, soon clears the body Of
every symptom. S. S. S. cures to
stay cured; there is no future breaking
out of the disease. Home Treatment
book and any medical advice free.
S. S. S. is sold at drug stores.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlantic. ca.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
Saved Mans Life;
Had Acute Indigestion


RENTON. Mich.-Mr. D. A. Sam
mons writes: III am enclosing stamps for
which wish you would send me by re-
turn mail one bottle OF your Digestft, as
| have been great sufferer OF chronic
indigestion and have found that it has
practically cured me. have it only occa-
sionally, and like to keep your prepare.
ton on hand for myself and friends. +
once saved with Digestit the life OF a man
who had been suffering from acute indi-
eestion."
Severe or acute attacks OF indigestion
are relieved almost instantly by Digestit.
1t is harmless remedy, too--even a
child can take it without the least fear.
OF harmful after effects. Digestit has re-
lieved thousands. Why not try it? Your
money back if you are not pleased. soc
at drug stores.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
PRESBYTtRIANS
MAKE PILGRIMAGE
They Go to Centre Church,
Where Tablet Is I'm
uei1ed
yelled.
lspecial 10 Tho Times.Disnatch.

Statesvillc. n. c.. November s.-The
Presbyterian Synod OF North Carolina
held only short session to-day,
meeting at o'clock and adjournints
one hour later III order for the mem
bers to go In n body to Centre Church
in Iredell county. where q tablet was
unveiled In commcmoration OF tho or
ganization OF the Synod of North
Carolina. This organization was effect
cd November S, 1888, at Centre
Church.
During the short session held in
the Second Presbyterian Church this
Minter. appointed tho standing COM
mittees after which Rev. w. l. Lngle.
d. D.. of Richmond. and a member of
tho faculty Of Union Theological Som
mary, presented tho interests OF the
Lewis Smith. president of Davidson
College. did the same for that school.
The synod went to Centre Church IN
a special train and the schedule in
cluded stop at Davidson College and
also at Barium Springs. the seat of
the Presbyterian Orphanage Home.
Dinner was served at Centre Church
and program specially arranged was
carried out relative to the unwilling
delivered the historical address. Hon.
y. NJ. Scales. presented the tablet 10
the church. and II. r. Clarke, edit ,r
of the Statesville Landmark, received
1t in behalf of the church, both Mr..
Scales and Mr.. Clarke delivering ad-
dresses.
The members of the synod returned
10 Charlotte In time for the cvenk 6
session, which WAS n Qopular meeting
in the interest of foreign missions
The program was arranged by Rev.
r. +. Campbell. p. d., OF Asheville.
chairman OF foreign missions.
The synod will hold three sessions
tomorrow. and the Items on the
docket will be taken UP In regular or
der Tomorrow evening popular
meeting in the interest OF home mis-
sions Will be held. Rev w. r. Minter
the moderator elected for this year
is a-ineinbcS- OF Kinks Mountain Pres
bytery. the youngest presbytery In the
synod. He Is an alumnus of Davidson
College and n classmate of DR.. Lingle
He is recognized as a pastor preacher
and an author of ability. having pub.
lished book recently. He has been
pastor of the Lincolnton Church for
six years Rev j. w. Goodman, OF
Orange Presbytery. and Rev. j. E. sum
mers, OF Concord Presbytery, are act
Ing as clerks during this session OF
the synod.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
Finds Lons-Lost Father.

!Spe.ial to The Times. Dispatch.i
Williamsburg, Va. November S.
nier a baker, with a wife and nine-
year-old son. suddenly left his home
here. and had long been given UP ms
dead. His wife passed away about
fifteen years ago. but the son. w. r.
Monnicr. continued to reside here.
few weeks ago he advertised in the
philadelphia papers for his missing
father. and was gratified to receive o
letter from him yesterday. Lorenzo
Monnier is now living In Trenton. n
j.. and is seventy-four years of age. e
w. Monnier expects to go to Trenton
to see his father In case the latter
will not visit him here.