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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-30
Notice Of Filing Of Final Account.

Notice Of Filing of Final Account.
18th Judicial District Court. Grant
Parish, Louisiana.
In the matter of the Succeasion of
W. q. Cory, deceased.
Notice IL hereby given that w. A.
Cory. administrator of the above
named succession, has this day died
his final account Of administers ton
OF the affairs Of the sDid succession.
Unless opposition thereto IL filesI
within the tinle prescribed By law
the account M filed VIII lie homoIu.
gated and the administrators dis-
charged and his bond cancelled az
cording to law.
Given under my hand thia 18th
day Of September. 1911.
e. ID. LACkOlx.
Deputy Clerk of Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-30
The Settlers Get Recognition
The Chronicle Wins Out and Hon. N C. Blanchard is
Appointed to Represent Contests of Homesteaders
with the N. O. Pacific Railway Company.

The Chronicle is pleased this
week to publish telegram
showing that official action has
at last been taken by the Govern
ment authorities by the appoint
ment of Hon. N. C. Blanchard to
represent the settlers in the suits
of the Homestead settlers on the
notorious Backbone Land
Grant" illegally and wrongfully
attempted to be held for the last
twenty-five years by the N. 0.
Pacific Railway Company and
their pretended assigns.
The Colfax Chronicle takes a
pardonable pride in the success
of its efforts in behalf of the SET
tiers. 1t nominated Mr.. Blan-
chard and urged his appointment
for this purpose. No other pa
per in the State seconded our eff
forts, and some of them threw
cold water on the proposition. al
leging that we were helping Mr..
Blanchard to '.go after a good
thing" in the matter of this ap.-
pointment.
The telegram is as follows:
Shreveport. La. Sept. N.-Hon. N.
G, Blanchard has been appointed by
the authorities at Washington spec
ial counsel to represent the govern
ment In the land suits that have been
pt nding 80 long IN the United States
courts in the Western Federal Dis
trict of Louisiana.
These suits were brought years
ago against the New Orleans Pacific
Railway Co. and its assigns, to can
eel certain land patents insofar as
the same affected the rights of set
tiers on the land grant claimed by
that road. For some reason the
suits have not heretofore been press
ed. and the settlers have suffered
much Inconvenience and loss by rea-
sou of not being able to secure pat
ents to their holdings. Patents
could not be issued To them until the
antecedent patents, wrongfully issu-
ed. were gotten out OF the way. The
pending suits have that object In
view.
1t IL understood that the matter
was called to the attention OF AttOr-
ey-Gsneral Wickersham by the set
tiers and the newspapers In Western
Louisiana. through congressman
Watkins. Pujo. Wickliffe and Rams
dell. with the result that the matter
was inquired into and Gov. Blanch-
ard appointed special consel.
The appointment Of Judge Blauch-
ard Ia IN no sense a reflection on the
present able and distinguished U. s.
District Attorney, Hon. e. H. Ran
doiph, but since his law firin has been
for years counsel for the Texas X Pa
cific Railway Co.. the assignee OF the
New Orleans Pacific Railway Co.. he
naturally would be embarrassed to
represent the government In the
prosecution OF the cases. and hence
it was that special counsel was de-
termfned upon.
The appointment of Gov. Blanch-
ard gives great satisfaction to the
set riers OF the land grant. 1t is ex-
pected that he will vigorously prose-
cute the suits. The government Is
taking this action on behalf OF the
settlers.
The wording of this telegram,
while giving the essential facts,
shows evident endeavor to cast a
line political ward, and to make
some non-essential explanations.
1t also gives credit to certain
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-30
DR.. JnO. L. WOOdall
Physician and Surgeon
Located in Office Of DR.. WI. Roberts
COLFAX, LA.
All calls answered day or night


The undersigned hereby gives no
tice to hunters aud Others not to
trespass on our lands. Hunters are
particularly warned not to trespass
on our land. All trespassers will I've
prosecuted to the full extent Of the
law.
Dated Sept. IL. 1911,
F. B. DEAN.
s16-1m @. A. HAkGIS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-30
Notice.

Notice.
Notice In hereby given OF my iuten-
tion to enter the following described
State land. viz: Lots /. 2, and ..
sec. 10. tip. 8n;r1e.
T. G. LINCECUM.
e16-6t Selma. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-30

Loggers and Farmers, Attention.
We are In the market for Persim-
mon. DOgwoOd, Ash. Hickory and
Poplar logs. For full particulars.
address Box l728. New Orleans, La.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
PASSENGERS FOR BROOKLYN.

The special through train service between the
Pennsylvania Station, New York, and Flatbush Ave
nue. Brooklyn, will be withdrawn September l
on account of lack of business.
Passengers for Brooklyn will purchase tickets to
New York, and may use the through trains to Penn
syvania Station, Seventh Avenue and Thirty-second
Street, New York. or the connections to the Hudson
Terminal Church and Cortandt Streets, New York,
and proceed thence to Brooklyn by any one of the
yarious subway, surface, or elevated lines.
Baggage may be forwarded under special de-
livery checks from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing
ton Pittsburgh, and other principal points, to any
hotel or residence in Brooklyn upon payment of the
prescribed charges for transfer service Where such
checks not in service, where passengers prefer
to do so, they may check baggage to New York and
arrange with messengers of the New York Transfer
Company on train before arrival at Pennsylvania
Station, or with messengers in Jersey City Station,
for delivery of baggage to any address in Brooklyn.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
DEFAULTER'S GEMS
TO BE AUCTIONED
Edward Lees Belongings to
Be Turned Into Cash.

A stock of jewels assigned to the
United States by Edward Valentine Lee,
former assistant paymasters clerk in the
navy, that were purchased with the
money acquired by him as a result of
alleged defalcation while in the service,
will be placed on auction September by
Capt. c. R. Sherwood, acting chief dep
Uty marshal of the United States.
The jewels are now in the safe in the
office Of United States Marshal Palmer,
where they were placed by Stanley w.
Finch, chief Of the Secret Service Of the
Department Of Justice, to whom they
were sent by Lee.
Besides the jewels, there are the con-
tents of several trunks of clothing. which
include all the clothing that a fashion
able man may have for his wardrobe.
The stock of jewels comprises a diamond
brooch, valued at $3.50; a lady's sapphire
ring surrounded by diamonds, worth
$500; three diamond shirt studs, valued
at 800; mans sapphire and diamond
ring, $125; cigarette case studded with
diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, valued
at $500. There are l13 articles Of CLOTH
ing.
Lee is now serving FIVE years impris-
onment. Before his sentence was i'm
posed he was married to a young Wash
ington woman in the jail at Buffalo,
N Y
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
"WHISKY IS MUCH CHEAPER
THAN FOOD THESE DAYS"
Man Can Always Get Drink" Says Juvenile Court
Ruler, in Case of Erring Husband Who
Promises to Support Wife.

'Whisky's much cheaper than food
these days" declared Judge Callan in the
Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon, when
John Pitts, of 3O9Ik II street southwest,
charged with the nonsupport of his two
children. aged five and three years, said
that although he drank, he was forced
to be a temperate man because OF the
lack of funds with which to purchase
alcoholic stimulants.
"A man can always get a drink" con-
tinued the court. "A fellow can beat a
drink of whisky when he can't get loaf
of bread. Yes: whisky's cheaper than
food in these hard days. Isn't that right
officer?" inquired thsNcourt of the stall
wart policeman who arrested Pitts. The
officer reddened and answered that the
court had asserted great and undeni-
able truth.
Dat man hasn't giben me mo- than SC
cents in the las month";" complained
Rosie Pitts, wife of John. why, jedge,
u doesn't know what a dollar bill looks
like. Dat mans been followin' after a
woman across the street from us fo' sew
eral months. And. Jedge. dat woman's q
grandmother, and John here's only twen-
ty-six.
He comes up 10 me last night, and
widout a word hauls back and busts me
in the Jaw. Den comes after him and
cuts him In de back OBJ de neck In self
defense. Now jedge, Pse satisfied wild
s. a week, but / don't want him"
John seemed to be well satisfied with
paying s. weekly, 50 the court ordered
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company'u
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6:45 D. m.
Steamer Charles Macslester for Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall leaves Seventh street whari at 10
O. m. and 80 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Steamer st. Johns leaves Seventh street wharf for
Colonial Beach at a. n.
Steamer Charles Macslester leaves Seventh street
wharf on forty-mile popular moonlight Indian Head
trip at p
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park
Chevy Chase. and Kensington.
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway operates sxty-three limited trains each day
between Washington and Baltimore, leaving Fif-
teenth Street and New York the hour
and half hour. Also trains To Annapolis five min
utes after the hour.
Cars from 18th and streets northeast direct TO
National Training School and BladcnsbuTg.
Chesapeake Beach train schedule in railroad
column. Take New York avenue COLUMBIA Ltnel
street car. For additional information phone
Lincoln l69.
To Great Fans-Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad every few minutes from Thirty-SiIth
and NJ streets
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

A love for the romantic led Clifton E.
Turner, of 414 Twenty-sixth street north
west; Charles Freeman, of Ills Twenty
sixth street northwest, and Marie Free
man, of the same address, into the Juve-
nile Court yesterday afternoon. The
three were charged with the larceny Of
lady's beaver hat. trimmed with a
white goose feather, valued at $3; a
musty mantel scarf, valued at S3; two
pairs of bright red portieres, valued at
g, and a green-tasseled piano cover,
valued at 81, from the yard at the rear
Of the building occupied by the Columbia
Transfer and Storage Company, Of
Georgetown.
Isaiah Cornwall of 461 New Jersey ave-
nue. southeast, a member Of the firm
spread the stolen goods on the ground
In the yard Tuesday afternoon to dry,
dripping through hole in tho roof Of
the building. Clifton and Charles passed
by later on. and, looking through an
opening in the fence, saw some pretty
red paper" which appealed so strongly
TO them that they decided to appropriate
1t, as the paper had been apparently
thrown away.
Gather Up ArticIea.
They entered the yard, and Immediately
caught sight OF the goodS which were
drying. The boys said that as the arti-
cles were lying on the ground, they
thought the goods had been cast away
as worthless. They said the goods were
very musty, and did not appear to be OF
value. But the boys are Of a romantic
temperament.
A delightful thought almost a dream,
Are ekAI ~ q
ly. and, gathering the articles, they hur-
ried to Charles home. The youngsters
met Charles sister Marie at the door.
and requested her to make them cowboy
suits out of the portieres, the scarf, and
the piano cover, giving the obliging girl
the fascinating hat as a reward for her
efforts at tailoring
When policeman called at the Free
man house several hours later, after hav-
ing gotten on the track of the bold COW
boys. he was met at the door by the two
youngsters arrayed in spacious flashy
red trousers, made OF one of the portieres,
from the piano cover. The gaudily clad
cowboys were Immediately placed under
arrest.
Mr.. Cornwall estimated the damage at
s., so Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Freeman
were required to pay 81 each restitution
The policeman wrapped up the goods,
which had been submitted as evidence,
and started to leave the courtroom. But
Mrs. Turner halted him.
Judge, don't my son get the cowboy
suit; you know he's paid 81 for u?''
Judge Callan decided without hesitancy
that Clifton should be given the suit.
'Tha you very much, your honor d"
answered Mrs. Turner. I'm sure you
won't have any more trouble from this
Eon of mine.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
EBERLY WILL IS FILED.
Real Estate Holdings Bequeathed
to His Children.

The will of George F. Eherly. filed fol
probate yesterday. named George w
Eberly, the son of the testator. as exc,
cutor. To him is bequeathed house No
Il Liberty street northwest To the
daughters, Mrs. Catherine Straub and
Amelia F. Eberly. is given premises 1926
Florida avenue northwest
The pastor Of St Paurs Church, FIT.
teenth and V streets northwest is given
800, as a stipend for masses for Eberly
and his deceased wife. and the Society
of st. Vincent de Paul of st. Paul's
parish is to receive $50 for the poor ot
the parish. The rest of the estate Is
equally divided among the children.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
PROUD OF MARKSMEN.
Marine Corps Congratulated Upon
Fine Rifle Record.

Marine Corps officers in Washington
are proud of the recent achievements of
the marksmen of that part Of the gov
ernment's defense in competition with
the army and navy and the National
Guard.
Acting Secretary OF the Navy Beekman
Winthrop yesterday wrote a congratula-
tory letter to Corporal Lloyd, felicItating
him upon his fine record. At the same
time the Acting Secretary announced
that he would officially congratulate the
whole Marine Corps rifle team for its
work.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
RALPH PRATT TO TESTIFY.
VIII Appear in Chicago Against
John n. Robinson.

Ralph Pratt, secretary to Commission
er Johnston, will go to Chicago to testify
against John R. Robinson, a sporting
reporter, who, it is alleged. obtained his
Endorsement to a check supposed to have
been signed by Battling Nelson.
Robinson was arrested in Chicago. and
signified his willingness to return for
trial, but upon the arrival of Detective
Evans he refused to leave. He was
turned over to the United States mar
shaI His hearing Is set for September 8
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
Fined x1s for Short WEIGHT.

Charles Porter, a clerk in the employ
of Morris Within. a meat dealer, Of 952
Louisiana avenue northwest, was fined
SIS in the Police Court yesterday for SELL
ing short weight. Leo Schoenthal, dep
uty seaIer of weights and measures, as
sisted Assistant Corporation Counsel
Schuldt in prosecuting the case
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
Declared Insane by Jury.

Cornelius Alexander. of 124O Second
street southwest. was declared insane by
a jury in the Juvenile Court yesterday
afternoon. DIR. w p. Reeves. acting Wis
iting physician at the Washington Asy-
lum and Jail. and Drs. Hickling. Charles
L. Healy. and Patrick Madigan testified
as to thes insanity OF the defendant.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
ATTORNEYS GET BIG FEE.
Parish Ice Claim Contestants I,
Draw S41,OOO.

Elijah H. Brookshire and the late Jo-
mas H. MCGOWAN. attorneys, are entitled
to a fee of $4,000 out of the Parrish ice
claim, growing out Of a war contract in
1853. according to a decision of Justice
Stafford yesterday.
The allowance was opposed by Emily
E. Parrish, executrix, claiming that the
attorneys had abandoned the contract.
The fund was set aside from the balance
of the claim, which was paid.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
JUDGE CALLAN,

such payment to be made, in default of
which Pitts will be sent to Occoquan.
Yer see, yer honah," explained Pitts,
dis woman's growlin' wild me all de
time. She's always messin' around me.
meddlin' into myNprivate affairs. But now
Use satisfied. I'll be around to No.
to make my first payment Saturday
night"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
AERO GUN PERFECTED.
Tried Out at Sandy Hook and
Found satisfactory.

Found Satisfactory.
1t has just been learned officially that
the army has been at work on an aero
plane destroying gun for some time, and
has at last perfected such a weapon. This
gun has been tried out at Sandy Hook
and found to be effective.
A new gun is being worked on now
at the Rock Island Ill, arsenal This
fires rocket into the air, and when 1t
reaches given altitude, II explodes like
a fireworks rocket, throwing several
hundred projectiles In every direction.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

TIL feIler that thinks O sellin'
out an goin' West should remem-
Der that tn pictures in TIL railroad
booklets wuz taken in tn summer
time.
Talk about bull Pinky
Kerr ordered eggs at tn Little Gem
Yesterday an they brought him
steak.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
SPRINKLE HEARING HELD.
Board Hears Reports on Police
mans Condition.

The retiring board OF the Metropolitan
police department heard evidence yes
terday, in the superintendent's office at
the District Building, in the case of
Mounted Private J. F. Sprinkle, Of the
Seventh precinct, who asks to be retired
on account Of physical disability. Harry
r. Gessford. police inspector, chairman
OF the board, presided
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
win Attend Horse show.

Acting on the request Of Senator Luke
Lea. OF Tennessee. Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood. chief of stan, yesterday detailed
Lieuts Graham and Montgomery OF the
cavalry to attend the Nashville horse
show September Is
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
COWBOYS" In COURT
Love for the Romantic Leads
to Arrest of Trio.
MOTHERS MAKE RESTITUTION

Clifton Turner, Charles Freeman,
and Latter's Sister Charged With
Stealing Beaver Hat, ManteI
Scarf, PortIeres, and Piano Covers
Made wild West Uniforms.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31
Ben-Hur.

In 1909 there were prolrced in the United States
eI ZIOO POUNDS Of coTnstarch valued at SIS sos 010
T. rs GO pounds Of what and root starch. valued
a. ss26.0O. and 8.ss3 pounds Of potato starch.
valued at $685. 600.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

First to enjoy the satisfaction Of producing per
maDcnt pictures BY the influence Of solar adiationi
was NJ. Niepce. Of Chalon-on- -thesaone France. HS
accomplished 1t in ISIS
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

James Finley erected ths first suspension hridge
In the United States in lsoi across Jacobs Greek.
westmoreland County. Pa. Its span was 70 feet and
It cost $500
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

KodaIxs, Developing. and Printing.
Columbia Photo supply Co.. 1894 N. 7. Nv
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

There's Health and Enjoyment
in every loaf of Jno. G. Meinberg's bread.
Order 1t to-day at your grocer's.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

Are You Using DR.. sehindIer,s Peanut
OIL Butter9 1oc at grocers's
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

Boxing MATCHES v.rs instituted IN q B. O
The Washington herald., 1911-08-31

Starch began 70 be ussd in Easl.Dd in la
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-26
He'd Spruce Lumbc,

s25 per thousa' feet.
Bricge and Mining tinbers / special
ty For quick delivery Phone Blacl
S53 c. L. Lamb
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-26
Denver. Colorado
Mining Application No. 0I5547
Mineral Survey No. 1920 A. & 3
Z. S. Land Once. Denver. Colorado


June -. 1911.
Notice is hereby gwen that in pursuance OF
J. Nishet and G-o. A. 'ynolds nose poe tofce is
Alice. Coioraoo- have made applicati for a
patent for l50u linear feet OF the Arizona Jim
and William irwin lodes. hea ing gold and
silver, and thu Ariz"na jam miil-ite. with
surface ground Is0 feet in width, situate in LIN
of Color ado. and described in the plat and field
pof,-- tile in tins office. fo ows. VIZ
Arizona Jun Lode Beeinnin At Cor. No l.
whence the :. ". Cor. Sec. IS, T ). r. u "
of the 9th P. NJ. hears s. 80 % ". 1921 #
thence \. 40s ~ ". ae 81 f. to Cor No. |,
thcpca $ Sc 20 nss r. to Cor No 3: thence
NJ 20 +. 5i5 It. to Cor. No. !; tn $. " so
T.. t2 81 (, T.. to Cor. No. 5; thence = 7a ~ N 81.
#. Cor. No d; thence n So 20 W y35 It. tu
CIR. No l the place Of bevinnIns
William irwin Lode. Beginning at Cor. No.
l. wbencr 'h.- :. " Cor. sec. IS 7 IS X IL "
bars :, a. Is' ". st4 It thenc. North 1874 Is #
tat or. No. 2 tit+nre y fSs 81 z 50u f. to Cor
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fhsnce s 6ss ~ " 1850 #. to Cor. No. / fhe
place "f beginning.
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No /. the place - h .innine said lodes ntain.
U.2es aci.s exp'--.l, excepting gpd excluding
al rsnh,ct witt, surveys Ms. It5I2 and 2 50 am
md forming portian uf th- 3 W n Sec. IS
Twp. : Range u ". If the 9th principal
meridian Said i'icatiou being r.corded in vols
ta9ans. page. s. and $50 of The R. cords OF
Clear 'rcek County, 'inlorano.
Adjoining cleifnapts owners of above men,
toned surveys.
I'd. FORD Register
First pnb June "a. l91l-Last Aug n. 1911.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-26
BABY's TRAVELLING BASKET.

such colorS as rose. forGetmenot
sake or pale green. SILK shoes. hand
embroidered. are also to be had
Bibs are Yer table works of art Irist
lawn bibs covered with hand embroid
cry or trimmed with lace or EN-
broidered i'll color> and garnished WITH
lace are In be had for baby's neck.
Elegant cot sets are shown in the
fashionable shops. the up to date trav
cling baskci being particularly attrac.
tive Some of these are OF white wick
er. with lids and trays TO match They
are beautifully decked with muslin or
lace and knotted with ribbons to match
those worn by baby The underpart
of the basket holds a baby's outfit. the
upper part holding toilet articles.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-26
BABYrS OUTFIT.
Handmade and Smart Baskets Fer
Smart Babies

oapieS.
Never were baby things daintier than
they are at present. and fond godmoth-
ers have no need to complain of the
lack Of variety or of beauty in avail
able gifts. This being a lace season.
the gowns of fine linen. cambria. lawn
Or muslin are maryels Of filmy lowell
ness with their inset motifs. their In
sertions. edGings and founcings of
lace The fashionable laces. point de
eenise, milnaese. cluny and yalen-
ciennes. are we'll represented on these
gowns in connection with hand en-
broideries Swiss erbrotderies lrs
also used OF course the better robes
are entirely handmade.
Dainty bonnets are of cream corded
silk inset with lace vandykes. Fine
lace and muslin fashion other caps.
while caps of irish crochet lace over
silk are particularly handsome
Little crochet and knit shoes in silk
and wool are availab bic. while novelties
are kid shoes as soft as silk and IL
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-26

For SALE:-OSuer must have
money Immediately. A group Of
claims in tie mineral zoae with con
siderable development from which
shipments Of high grade ore TO con
siderable amount have been made.
Large acreage, title good. Price 81. 500;
81. 500 down terms on the balance. A
remarkably cheap proposition that
can quickly be- put on paying basis.
Address Editor OF Gazette.