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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

The danger line" has been fixed by
the observation service at about the
blank full stage. 1t varies some
what at different points, governed by
the topography of the adjacent country,
lakes and bayous, and the condition of
the levees to resist pressure. At some
points it is not regarded as dangerous
for the water to be up on the levees a
couple of feet, while at others. it is daE-
gerous for the river to be bank full.
1t will be observed that the river was
6 tenths of a foot above the danger line
at Fulton, but fall of s tenths is re-
corded at that point, and it is also fall
ing at Arthur City. At Shreveport the
river is more than ten feet below the
danger line, with recorded rise of
tenths, while at Alexandria it is within
DC feet of the danger line. The water
at Melville is over the danger line near
ly two feet, and probably affects the
flood at Alexandria by back water of
the Mississippi, but the conditions for
Red river are not regarded as danger
GUS. Red river at Colfax will probably
be on stand, and begin to fall in the
next few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

In view of the contemplated highway
from New Orleans to Shreveport, which
is certain to be built at no very late
day, the parish authorities of Grant
should look forward to constituting the
roads of this parish part of the sys-
tenn. Colfax is in direct line between
the two cities, and whether the line is
to run from Alexandria to Natchitoches.
via Colfax, or to Verda and Winfield,
by way of Colfax. it would be worth
while to secure this highway. The
automobile is largely taking the place
of the locomotive in many localities,
and such road to this place would be
almost like giving US another railroad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

try Peruna, and after using four bot
ties can say was entirely cured"
Unable to Work.
Mr.. Gustav Himmelreich. Hochheim.
Texas, writes:
For number of years suffered
whenever took cold. with severe at
tacks Of asthma, which usually yielded
to the common home remedies.
LAST year. however. suffered for
eight months without interruption SO
that I could not do any work at all.
The various medicines that were pre-
scribed brought me no relief. -
, AFTER taking six bottles Of Perma,
two Of Lacupia and two of Manalin.
am free Of my trouble so that I can do
all my farm work again. I can heart
lily recommend this medicine to any
one who suffers with this annoying
complaint and believe that they will
obtain good results"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

The biggest flood of water that has
come down the Mississippi river for
twenty years is now vending its way
to the Gulf of Mexico. The crest of
the flood passed Helena, Ark, on April
10th, and is due to arrive at New Or
leans in twelve or fifteen days. Great
damage has been suffered in the narrow
river country between Cairo and Mem
phis, but very little fear is felt at New
Orleans and in the lower country, be-
cause of its strong levees and the ability
of the big river at that point to hold
all the water within a rise of twenty
feet Besides the outlet of water in
the Atchafalaya river which forces its
way into the mouth of Red river very
greatly lessons the volume and pres
sure of the water.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Masons Take Charge of Dead Brother.

On Monday, April 8, 1912, about 11:45
a. M, w. T. Jones, woods foreman of
the Iatt Lumber Co., died at the Allen
hotel in Colfax from the effects of kid
ney troubles. Before his death he had
requested that the Masonic fraternity
take charge of his body. He was to
have been buried here by Colfax lodge,
it being thought impractical to take the
body to his home on account of high
water. Later, however, his mother at
Girard, La, was communicated with,
and she requested that the remains be
brought home for burial. Accordingly
w. l.. billiard was appointed by Colfax
lodge to accompany the r mains to Mon
roe, where they were tu ned over to a
delegation from Western Star lodge,
who took charge and conveyed the body
to Girard for burial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The American-Press Special Edition.

The Lake Charles American
Press on April 9th issued a splen-
did edition of ffty-six pages. 1t
was profusely illustrated with the
public men and institutions of
Lake Charles and Calcasieu par
ish, and contained a large amount
of information about the Empire
parish, it's schools, churches, fine
hotels, progressive farmers, mer-
chants, and other public men.
The productiveness of Louisiana
soil, and the excellence of the
climate as a winter resort, and
many other interesting features
are attractively stated in such a
way as to make the edition a
splendid advertisement to attract
immigration to the State
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Louisiana Soil in Demand.

New Orleans, April Joseph Sal
lande, assistant general freight agent
of the Southern Pacific, is one of the
firmest believers in the richness Of
Louisiana land, and yesterday Mr.. Lal-
lande was very much gratified when he
received a request from the Delta Land
Company for a lot of soil taken from
the rich acres along the line of the
Southern Pacific. The soil is to be sent
to Pittsburg and other places in the
north to be used in enriching gardens
of number of prominent millionaires.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Almost Miracle.

One of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to w.
B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was af-
fected years ago in his brother. HE
had such dreadful cough" he writes,
"that all our family thought he was
going into consumption, but he began
to use DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
was completely cured by ten bottles.
Now he is sound and well and weighs
218 pounds. For many years our fami-
ly has used this wonderful remedy for
coughs and colds with excellent results, =
It's quick, safe, reliable and guaranteed.
Price so cents and $1.0O. Trial bottle
free at all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
DIED..

ANDERSON-In the city of Shreve-
port, La, at 3:15 D. M, on Friday,
April 6, 1922, Frank Anderson, born
May s, 1890, departed this life aged q
years and II months.
Mr.. Anderson, accompanied by his
brother, Ellis, was carried to the
Shreveport sanitarium Thursday, but
being so weak he could not stand the
treatment, and died next day at 3:l6
o'clock. His body was brought home
Friday morning and was laid to rest in
the RACIAL Cemetery, about three miles
west of Colfax.
The subject of this sketch was most
lovable young man, the particular ia
vorite and pride of his family, and loved
and admired by all that knew him. At
home he was cheerful, Industrious and
kind. Coupled with his grace of mind
and temperament he was also devout.
and adorned his soul with that greatest
grace of all, alteration for his heavenly
Father and love for his Savior. The
funeral services were held at his home
by Rev. Bruce Benton, who paid a
beautiful tribute to the character OF
the deceased, which met a responsive
chord and was greatly appreciated by
the large assembly present
One foremost in the walks of life i:
sadly missed. No more shall we wear
the strains of his voice float from theil
fireside. There is shadow over the
dear old home, which he once bright.
ened. The sunshine of his smile ne
longer gladdens the hearts of his loved
ones, only his memory fingers there tt
cheer the dropping spirits of the beloved
family. The never tired feet, the
sleepless eyes, are all stilled. There il
the evening still and gray, lifeless but
beautiful, he lay. Death has plucked 1
noble flower of manhood.
The deceased leaves a father. three
brothers and three sisters besides 4
number Of friends and relatives t,
mourn his death.
The bereaved family have the heart
felt sympathy Of hosts of friends il
their sorrow over the loss of their son
who has gone on to meet his mother
who died several years before, as eacl
and all feel that the community hal
lost bright and precious jewel.
S. G.. D.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The Conservation Tax Case.

The opinion of Judge E. W.
Sutherlin, holding unconstitution-
al. null and void the legislative
act levying a license upon oil and
other minerals taken from Louisi-
ana soil, is a decision of far-reach-
ing Importance. 1t means that
the State of Louisiana has no
right to collect funds for the car
rying on of the work of conserva-
ton, as provided under the act OF
1910, the constitutionality OF
which was attacked.
That Judge Sutherlin's opinion
will be upheld by the Supreme
Court of the State is conceded by
practically every member OF the
local bar who listened with inter-
est to the reading of the decision.
Judge Sutherlin holds that mas
much as the constitution specifl-
cally prohibited the legislature
from passing the very act under
fire, and the constitutional amend
ment later adopted contained nc
word to indicate that such amend
ment was to be retrospective in
its intent or retroactive in its ef-
feet, the act itself has no Legal
standing or existence.
This decision, if it stands the
Supreme Court test, and it un.
doubtedly will, means that the
legislature at its next session will
be called upon to re-enact the
1910 statute, No. 1856, in order tt
make it effective and authorize
the various tax collectors to col
lect a license on oil production
and other minerals. The work Of
the State Conservation Commits
sion is a most important one, ane
it must not be hindered. 1t il
unfortunate that the Legislature
blundered in the. enactment O.
the original law on this subject
but that it did blunder seems oh
vious in the light of Judge Suth
erlin's decision, and the mex
best thing now is to remedy tina
mistake at the earliest possible
moment by passing a new Law
which will come within the pro
visions of the constitution, a
amended. Shreveport Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Town Marshal.
,ve are authorized To announce
VIM. ID. IRWIN

re are authorized 10 announce
VIM. ID. IRWIN
~ n candidate for reelection to the
,.iilce OF Marshal for the town 81 Col.
FAX. La, nj the election to be helc
ior municipal officers in April, 1872
We are authorized Ia announce
A. w. LEWIS
as a candiral, for be office oil Mar
sial for the town # tolfax, La. a :
lie election - he held Tor town OIL
GERS in April, 1912.
We ate authorized tn announce
c. II. COMPTON
rs a candidate for the office of Mar
slil for the town of Colfax. La, AZ
tie election to he held for town Off
GERS In April. 1912,
We are authorized 70 announce
o. c. HYDE
as n candidate tor tie office OF Mar
shal for the.town OF Colfax. La, al
the election to be held for town ofii-
Gers In April. 1912.
We are authorized to announce
]. H. BRISTER
as n candidate for the office of Mar
sllal for the town OF Coifax. at thu
election To be held for town officer
ia April. 1912.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
ACT QUICKLY
Delay Has Been Dangerous in CoIfax.
Do the right thing at the right time
Act quickly in time of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Doan's Kidney Pills act quickly.

Act quickly in time of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Doan's Kidney Pills act quickly.
Plenty of evidence to prove this.
j. w. Gray, 702 E. First St., Crow
ley, La, says: Kidney trouble made
its appearance in my case years ago.
While STOPPING at my work, a sudden
pain caught me in the small of my back
and can describe the misery only by
saying that it was like the thrust of a
knife. For the rest of the day was
scarcely able to move and after that
suffered from sharp, darting pains
through my kidneys. Colds always ag-
gravated my trouble. Three or four
years ago l discovered the value of
Doan's Kidney Pills. being relieved
through their use and last summer when
| again had need of kidney remedy,
procured box. AS before they gave
me prompt relief. / can highly recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills, as am sure
that they live up to the claims made for
them.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agent for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan and
take no other.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

The Catholic world was served with a
sensational shock on Thursday by a
fake telegram sent out from Rome an
nouncing the death of the Pope. Nu-
merous contradictions were quickly re-
ceived, denying the report, and saying
the Pope was never in better health.
There ought to be come method of pre-
venting and Furnishing false and dis
turbing reports of this kind from being
photographed abroad. The telegraph and
cable companies should be required to
demand the authority of all such re-
ports, and persons be held responsible
therefor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Succession Sale.
18th judicial District Court, Parish
of Grant, Louisiana.
In the matter of William Il. Bell,
lnterdict. No.
Notice is hereby given that for the
purpose Of paying the debts of the
above named interdict, will sell at
public auction on
SATURDAY. April IL. 1912,
Mt the court house at Col.ax La.
between the hours prescribed by law.
the following described property,
tO-wit:
NIX of NEA. S e x of NEH. and NE
Y of Sc Y of see. 6, tip. 5. non III range
west.
Terms of sale-Cash. subject TO APP
praisement now on file In accordance
with inventory made.
Given under my hand officially on
this the Sth day III March. 1912.
JAS. j. O'QUINN.
Tutor for Interdict W.. r. Bell.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
District Court.

Judge w. F. Blackman opened the
April term of district court for Grant
parish on Monday, April 8, and impan-
eled the following grand jury:
w. L. Johnson, foreman,
Geo. Watkins, w. P. McIlwain,
C. E. Haddox, j. w. Chelette,
Ransom Rambo, G. C. Dean,
A. H. Nugent, C. T. West,
T. O. Nugent, HI. l.. Hammons,
r. d. Lotion.
After being charged by the Judge,
the grand jury was dismissed from SER
vice for the April term, to stand sub
ject to further orders of the court. AS
previously announced in the Chronicle,
Judge Blackman stated that he would
not hold the April term of court, as il
would necessitate large number OF
witnesses and litigants attending or
court while farming Operations woul6
be neglected.
After taking up Monday and Tuesday
setting cases for trial at the June tern
and entering defaults in a number o.
suits, court adjourned until yesterday
friday, to give litigants time to fill
answers and prove up defaults, aftel
which court adjourned until June.
The following business was also dis
posed of:
j. A. Banks, husband, VS.. Carrie
Banks, wife, Judgment of absolute di
vorce granted.
| Mrs. Samantha Netherlin VS.. BIZ
Pine Lbr. Co., Ltd, dismissed at plain
tiff's costs. Appeal granted to the Su
preme Court.
Ike January, husband, VS.. Litti
Clark, wife, judgment of absolute di
vorce granted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The Durham.B randin Nup.ials.

The editor is pleased to receive ar
invitation to attend to attend the we'd
ding of Mr.. Joel M. Durham, of Colfax,
and Miss Ella Brandin, of Natchitoches.
This happy event is to be celebrated al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L.
Brandin in Natchitoches at 3 p. m. or
Sunday, April IA, 1912, and the young
couple will be at home in Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

City Drug Store, Jordan Bros, pro-
prietors, Alexandria, La, have had a
most satisfactory experience with Foley
Kidney Pills and they write, 1--WE guar
anteed every bottle of Foley Kidney
Pills and every customer has been per-
fectly satisfied with the results" J..
w. Duncan Co. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Notice of Final Account.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Par
ish of Grant, Louisiana
Succession of Mary L. Smith, deceased

Notice is hereby given that William
E. KEGS, administrator in the above
named succession, has this day filed in
this Office his final account as admins
traitor. You are therefore hereby mott
fed to file such opposition as you may
have thereto within the period prescrib-
ed by law, else the same will be homol-
ogated and the administrator discharg-
ed as prayed for.
Witness Hon. w. F. Blackman, judge
of said court Given under my official
seal and signature on this the 9th day
of April, A. d. 1912.
JAS. ]. 0'QUINN,
Clerk Dist Court, Grant Phi, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
A Mothers Care

A careful mother will not give her
child a medicine without knowing it is
pure, contains no opiates, and has heal
ing and curative qualities. Such a med
icine is Fcley's Honey ard Tar Com
pound for Group, whooping cough, bron-
chitis, and all affections of the throat,
chest, and lungs. Best and safest for
children and grown persons. Contains
no opiates. j. w. Duncan Co. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Knights of Pythias Special Convention

Grand Chancellor Commander A. w.
Brown, accompanied by Bro. Neal, wa.
in Colfax on Thursday, and at 7:30 p
m. met in special convention with Col
fax Lodge No. III X. of P.
After the business of the evening was
over the members of the lodge enter
tanned their guests at an impromptu
banquet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Prof. j. r. Mckee, of the Verda
high school, was among those in Colfax
last Saturday having business with the
parish school board. We expected tc
have the proceedings of the school
board for publication this week, but on
account of press of business the Sec
rotary did not send them in for this
weeks issue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

The 2lst annual session of the Louisi-
ana State Public School Teachers, which
met in Alexandria on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of this week, was big
thing, and the gaily decked lady teach
ers in their new spring attire made a
fine appearance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Alexandria, La, April 9.James
Cole was accidentally knocked off a
Tioga railroad handcar ten miles north
of here to-day and was instantly killed.
His neck was broken. Kelly Dudley, a
negro brakeman, to-day fell through a
train near Pollock. La, and his body
cut into four pieces by the wheels.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Whisky" said Beecher, on certain
occasion, sis good thing in its place
There is nothing like it for preserving a
man when he is dead. If you want to
keep dead man, put him in whisky.
If you want to kill a live man, put the
whisky in him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The Stage of Water in Red River.

The U. S. river bulletin at a. m. on
Wednesday, April 10, gives the follow
ing readings for Red river:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
For Aldermen.

We are authorized announce the
fo owing names for Aldermen of the
toxin OF Colfax. to be voted for at
the town election April l6. 1912, viz:
G. H. MCKNIGHT
F. b. COLE
]. q. LONG
w. A. BROWNLEE
j. E. SWAFF0RD
We are authorized to announce
w. L. WILLIAMS, JR.
as a candidate for Al,lerman of the
I wn OF Coifax. in the town elections
l., l,e held April rs, 1912.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Just received car of White Crest
flour. J. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Don't be surprised if you have an at
tack of rheumatism this spring. Just
II b the affected parts freely with
Chamberlain's Liniment and it will soon
disappear. Sold by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Special inducements offered by j. w
Duncan, Co., Ltd, for cash.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-11
Hooray! Poetry on
the Lemons Victory
BY cRANTLAND RICE
M.rouard's RebuttaI.

Marquard's Rebuttal.
So I was naught but bally joke
I'd lost the break to my curve and
smoke
I'd nothing left but a glove and
prayer.
With a heart bowed down by load
of care;
Tesreau lost and amid the din;
Matty pitched and he couldn't win.
Only the Rube left-pipe the shame.
But who was there when the show
down came?
They'd cracked my nerve in the rec
ord pace
They'd smashed my heart in the driv-
ing race:
Rube, the bum, was a bush-league
joke,
For his stuff was gone and his nerve
was broke;
Tesreau fell In the path OF Wood
Matty worked-but IL did no good;
Only the RUDE now 10 be stopped
But who was there with the stun that
copped?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-11
SEVENTH INNING.

NEW YORK-Meyers famed. 10
start the Giants half of tine seventh.
Fletcher out Gardner to Stahl Mar
guard out, Stahl to O'Brien. No run,
no hit. nc error
The seventh was lucky for o'Brien.
hut got the visitors nothing. The Sox
rooters, however, welcomed their halt
OF Ii by a rising vote and stretch. and
the bands in the stands blared forth
In the hope OF starting something.
BOSTON--Lewis out Fletcher 10
Merkle. Gardner fouled out TO Muir
ray. who made a pretty catch on the
third base bleacher fence, Stahl doua-
led against the fence back OF the LETT
field bleachers and Boston's waning
hopes hamed up afresh. Marquard
gave Wagner three wide ones, but die
quickly, when Wagner flied out TO De-
wore. No run. one hit no error
Boston tried desperately TO start
something in the Boston half OF the
seventh, but Marquard ruled otherwise
and the fare-up started by Stahl NJ
zled quickly.
EIGHTH INNING.
NEW YORK--Devore led Off with q
Texas Lacquer which dropped back OF
third Dcvle flied out TO Lewis Snoe-
grass singled TO left center
Murray flied out TO Hooper. MerKc
forced Snodgrass. Wagner TO ferkes'
No run, two hits. no error.
The Giants threatened 10 renew tnelr
scoring efforts in the eighth when De.
wore and snodgrass singled safely, out