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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
Confederate Money Still Used to
SWindIe Immigrants.
First Issue of Currency in South
Problems That Confronted the
Treasury Of the Confederacy
During the War.

Observation-Disclosures money is still
a favorite medium of the confidence
man in his dealings with the raw i'm
migrant, though 1t is hardly cur
rency to deceive any man acquainted
with the country's history or even
with the negotiable paper money of to-
day. 1t is not surprising that confed-
crate money is so plentiful after a
half a century as to make 1t more
valuable to the confidence man than
to the collector when one realizes the
immense amount turned out by the
industrious presses Of the Confed-
eracy.
The Confederate treasury kept on
printing paper honey almost up to the
fall Of Richmond. A note dated Rich
mond. February II, 1854, declares
upon its face: 1.-THE Confederate
States Of America win pay SO to bear
er two years after the ratification Of
a treaty of peace between the Confed-
crate States and the United States Of
America" When the Confederate
treasury began business there was a
clear enough perception among the
public men Of the Confederacy that
cheap money would be one of their
governments perils. They had been
brought up in the old democratic
monetary theory Of currency COM
posed Of gold and silver at a fixed
ratio intended to correspond with
their relative bullion value, and paper
money based upon such currency.
Almost exactly fifty years ago the is
sue Of 100000 in interest-bearing
notes was authorized. This was the
earliest Confederate paper money is.
sued. BY July Of that year the treas
ury had exceeded the authorized
amount, and the issue Of double the
original issue was then sanctioned by
law. The smallest denomination OF
these early issues was $50. for the
treasury hoped that means might be
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

wall itself is several times wider than
the alleyways along which pedestrians
and rickshas make their devious and
difficult way in that part Of the city.
The space acquired by the removal Of
the wall should therefore, If used to
best advantage, be Of considerable
value.
It appears to have been suddenly
discovered that the wall is useless as
a means of defense and that it is an
ugly impediment to the development
and Improvement of the native quar-
tiers. The work was put in hand i'm
mediately the order went forth from
the town hall works department that
it was to be executed without fail.
The owners and Inhabitants of
shanties on the wall have been or
dered to remove these, and any
fences, material, etc.. which would
impede the progress of the work. An
outcry might have been expected.
since the scheme had been strongly op.
posed, but the order has been quietly
accepted. In fact very little interest
seems to have been aroused by the
work, even though it inaugurates a
striking change.
Two of the principal gates in the
city wall of Hangchow have been
removed. At Canton the republican
government has ordered an investiga
ton as to the population and the mum
Der Of houses along the wall inside
and outside the city. The oh1cik,l
deputed to the work are to report
in a month. submitting list Of thu
houses and residents, together with Z
scheme for the demolition Of the en-
tire city wall.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
WALLS OF CHINESE CITIES
immense Structures to Be Demolished
to Make Way for Modern
IMPROVEMENTS.

Shanghai, China.-The decision to
demolish the ancient wall surround
ing Shanghai city Is an interesting
sign of the times as well as the pre-
liminary to an ambitious scheme of
development.
Scores of coolies were at work,
says the North China Daily News,
with pick and shovel on that portion
of the city rampant which faces the
street leading to the old yamen. The
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
ror and anguish being more than ]

ror and anguish being more than
could bear.
The president Of the bank has new
er ceased to reproach himself for
what he terms his negligence in not
giving more complete explanation
when he wrote the letter, and since
my husbands sad death the kindly
bank official has seen to 1t that have
all the work at dressmaking that l
can do"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
Clock Rescuec Family.

Springfield, O.-Because an alarm
clock was set at the wrong hour. the
family Of Harry Barrett was saved
from being asphyxiated the other
night. The little daughter of Mr..
Barrett turned the key. Of the gas
stove. At midnight the alarm clock
aroused Mr.. Barrett, who was partly
suffocated. but was able to stagger to
the stove and close the valve
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
Want. servant. without Souls.

London.-Canon Ottley, in sermon
delivered at Bow church, spoke Sc
verely about the insolent disregard
by the wealthy of the sanctity Of
Sunday" He stated that the other
day lady whose servants had all
given notice because of her Sunday
entertainments, went to a registry
office and asked, Cant you find me a
cook without a soul?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
Has Prepared 100000 Chops

Has Prepared 100000 Chops.
London.-Of very few men can 1t
truthfully be said: HE has cooked
million chops" Yet William Of
Edwards in Fishmonger alley. Fen
church street, who will presently
celebrate the jubilee of his profess
sional career, is believed to have
cooked 100000. About 10000 Of
these he has eaten himself.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
Denied the Allegation.

You are being trodden under foot"
howled the campaign orator. You
are surrounded by neurotics--there is
q paranoiac standing at your very ell
bow, and" stop roight there"
yelled Pat, stop there. There's not
q par-por-there's not one Of thin
there fellers in the whole crowd. Me
and Mike don't associate with such
bloomin' TURNER'S"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

With the per capita money OF the
country down to $3461. a good many
people win have to be content with
their last years automobiles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Another prophet comes to the front
with the prediction that the world
will end in the year 1927. We here
by indite message OF sympathy to
the citizens of 4237.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

All musical instruments are de-
nounced as immoral by New Jersey
minister. We would be pleased to
have him tell us what harm q bass
drum ever did.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The Japanese ambassador tells M
that the world is at peace. Aside
from the fact that there are lew
wars In progress. he is right.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A set of fanatical Russian women
tried to cruelty man whom they had
adopted as their savior" AS he call
ed the police we take it that he was
merely willing to live, not die the
part.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The New York surrogate has re-
fused to upset the will of rich spin
ster who believed that her cat was q
reasoning being and possessed a soul.
An old established belief of that sort,
dating back to the days Of an
cient Egypt, is surely entitled to some
respect
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A Yale professor rises to remark
that $12.61 a week is enough. We pre-
sumo that all he gets over and above
that amount is turned back into the
Yale treasury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

An Austrian archduke Is to visit
New York during the coming summer.
More trouble for those on the outer
fringe Of the Four Hundred.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

One of the most cheerful aspects Of
the Chinese situation Is the regularity
with which WI Ting Fang lands big
Job with each change Of administrar
ton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Every wedding is declared to be .
elimination Of q romance. 1t is use
less to try to change the pet phrases
Of the newspaper man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A woman writer tells US that chew
ing gum steadies the nerves. but 1t
Is more than likely that she derives
more money from chewing the rag.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A Missouri court has granted
woman 81 for the loss OF her nus
bands affections. The husband prob
ably feels f1attered.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Coin flshin' next summer" asked
the man who tells tall stories.
NO." replied Mr.. Growcher. II
you caught all the fish you said you
caught last summer, there won't be-
any use Of going fishing next sum,
mer."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A Pennsylvania Enoch Arden on his
temperance was promptly sent to
Jail. This course followed, as rule,
might tend largely to decrease these
poetic resurrections.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A family of six has lived for three
months on 81 week. says Boston
paper. 1t is easier to guess what they
didn't have to eat than what they did.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A New Jersey woman has been
brought into court for carrying re-
volver. 1t won't do to permit the
women to take their leap year privi-
lege too seriously.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Hens can be taught to talk. accord
ing to a Washington scientist, but
what we want is less talk and more
eggs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Fighting duel with wax bullets Is
q noble sport, but why not use per-
fume sprays and make 1t all the rage
in Paris?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

An ocuiist tells US that alcohol
hurts the eyesight, and yet We nave
known 1t to make men see double.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Burglars in Gary, Ind, stole house
the other night. Next thing we know
they will kidnap the village lookup.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The weather man should realize
that anticipation is nearly as bad as
realization and let up on It.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The firecracker trust in China can
be trusted to make the republics In
dependence a day a noisy holiday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Wearing jewels in the heel is said
to be gaining popularity. but only
among high steppers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Milliners say that the size OF wom-
ems hats will be smaller this spring
But what about the bills?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

Football rules have been changed
again, but up to date no step has
been taken to equip the rooters with
Maxim silencers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The woman who is dazzling east
ern society by wearing diamonds Oh
her slippers is certainly well heeled.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A doctor tells us that anger gen.
crates sugar in the blood, and yet we
have often met amiable men with
sweet dispositions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

A New Jersey man has been sent
to Jail for stealing loaf Of bread, but
think Of all the advertising he is get
ting out Of II.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The race on higher education Is ex-
pensive. Yale is building this year
a 100000 stadium.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The spring girl is about ready to
make her bow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27

The war between the hobble skirt
and the high car step goes on In many
cities with varying results.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-27
And Rarely Profitable.

The things men do Tor spite are sst
dom worth doing.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-08

R, c. Collins, Postmaster, Barne- gat, N. j.. was troubled with severe la grippe cough. He says: "I would be completely exhausted after each fit of violent coughing I bought bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound and before had taken it all the coughing spells had entirely ceased. It can't be beat" !. T. San ders.
 The rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd will return this week from visit with his sick brother in Ceyeland, Ohio, and will conduct the usu1 services on Sunday. Lenten soyices will also be held during the relnainder of Lent on week days at 4;l5 D. m, except on Saturdays. Lee lures on Confirmation will be given at these services.
 Mir. Harry Langewisch,. of Centra- lia, Illinois, was in the city Monday afternoon, having come over from Whitmore. where he had been spend ing several days looking over his property interests in that neighbor- hood Mr. Langewisch is a valued subscriber of the Great Religious Weekly, and was pleasant caller at this office while in the city. A good treatment for cold settled in the lungs is a lIerrick's Red Pep per Porous Plaster applied to the chest to draw out inflammation, and Ballard's ilorehound Syrup to relax l tightness. You get the two remedies ! for the price of one by buying the dollar size HorehoQnd Syrup; there is a porous plaster free with each bottle. l Sold by ] T. Sanders
 Do you know that of all the minor ailments colds are by far the most i dangerous? It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are known as germ diseases. Pneumonia and consumption are
 among them Why not take Cham
 berlains Cough Remedy and cure
 your cold while you can? For sale by All Dealers.
 If you have indigestion, heartburn,
 belching or sick stomach, take ten drops of Darby's Prophylactic Fluid in little water It checks the mis- cry instantly. If you have cut, sore or wound anywhere on the body, ap- ply little of Darbys Fluid The flesh mends at once Use 1t in the sick room to destroy germs or odors: put il in damp closets to purify the ar It is the greatest com bination of internal. external and antiseptic medicines known to medical science.
 Price 50 cts. per bottle. Sold by City
 Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-08
Just received, One Car Genuine Texas Red Rust Proof Oats. For rest City Grocer Co.

Odd Pieces of Furniture Dressers. Nashstands, etc, at less than what they cost in carload wholesale lots. R. w tBob) Benson X Co.
 EGGS-I have few settings of eggs from my Barred Rocks and White Rocks. They are line. Sl. 50 per l5. T. O'Brien, Phone 9l.
 MT. Lee Holland, who now has charge of logging camp near N hit more. was in the city "Wednesday on business and mingling with friends.
 Call and see the plat of our new ad- ditlon to the city of Forrest City. Lots now offered for sale. Eugene Williams at Bank of Forrest City.
 Dr Louis c. Bernays. the famous oeculist, of Little Rock, will be in the city on March $ and 9. and can be seen on those days at the Hotel Marion.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will serve cake and candy at Shields Drug Store tomorrow Saturday. af- ternoon. Sale will start at l:3O o'clock.
 MT. W ". Adams. #ho is now em. ployed with the Round Pond Termi- nal Company at Round Pond | visited his old home in Oxford, Miss. Sunday.
 As cheap as gasoline or steam. a hundred times as simple, and thou- sand times safer-the electric motor. See the City Water x Light Company man.
 Mrs Peter Ring and son, Bernard, of Little Rock were in the city Sat urday and Sunday, visiting Mrs. Kings brother, MT Bob Myers, and family.
 The Passion Play will be given at the Imperial Moving Picture Show on Saturday night, March l6, fer the benefit of the St. Francis Catholic church
 MT George S. BickerstaG, las ac- cepted position at John Maloufs Cafe, and k now on duty there. where he will be glad to meet and serve his friends
 Mrs II ] Warshavsky. who had been spending several days in St Louis. purchasing stock for the War shavsky Store. returned saturday morning
 Ladies should take Dr. Simmons Sduaw Vine Wine for all Irregularities tt relieves qaickly and restores natu- raj conditions. Price Sl 00 per bot tie. Sold by City Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-08
Dill Pickles at Nebletts.
 Suits and Pants. all wool, no ShoddY foods, strictly guaranteed to wear and hold their shape, at hall price. Sam Burd, The Tailor.

Messrs. Will k. Taylor, John X. Taylor. T /. Bassett and Andy Davis of Rawlison, were in the city Monday afternoon and evening and were pleasant callers at The Times office.
 Now is the time to overhaul and repleniSh your stock of farming im- plements, leather goods, blow gear, etc, Bob Benson has great big stock Of these goods which he iS clos ing out at almost your own price.
 Mr. ]. E. Terry, accompanied by Miss Lyda Terry, went 10 Little Rock, Sunday to visit Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Terry. MT. Terry returned the same evening, and Miss Lyda re. mained for more extended visit
 Bloating after eating, indigestion, ffatulence or water brash. may bl quickly corrected through the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. It strengthens digestion, cleanses and regulates the bowels. j. T. Sanders. Special Agent.
 Mir. Walter Lewis probably has the purest strain of Rhode Island Red Sili1hCllS III lIlt COuIllls l ilb COG IA cost S50, and the hens s20 each This is fancy price for chickens, but MT. Lewis always wants the best of every thing.
 WANTED-To,buy two lots some where in the Russell addition. and will pay spot cash fer the right lots at the right price. A lso want to sell one lot on which there is a good nine room house, cheap for cash. H. R Neblett.
 Mrs. Geo. A. Hurst, and the little baby girl. who had been spending several weeks in Hot Springs, where the baby had been treated, returned home yesterday. The little one i. much improved, and is on a fair road to recovery.
 Sour stomach, fullness after eating tlatulence are all caused by imperfect digestion. Prickly Ash Bitters cor rects the disorder at once, drives out badly digested food and tones the stomach, liver and bowels. ]. T. San ders, Special Agent.
 If you have trouble III getting riC of pour cold you may know that vol are not treating it properly. There is no reason why cold should hans on for weeks. and it will not if you take Chamberlain Cough Remedy For sale by All Dealers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-08

6ni1a Sets u Nebietts
 Phone g5 faf Grapefruit.
 G4fden seed al Nebletts
 I34tsia Gap, 1T Neb.etts.
 Miae- neat al Lawrence 5.
 Lip.0n's Coffee at LaWfence's $.
 Preserved ginger al La~rence's $.
 Hatabaga Tarnips at E. C. Olds
 Gnstaized ginger at Lawrence's.
 codtsh and Herring at Lawrence $. Renew yoar subscription to The Tines.
 ! NJ Fefry.s Garden Seeds al E. (. Od>.
 .A4ut r4tsy's Chicken Feed at Nf >ol Lewis spent Sunday in Memphis.
 sagaraouse Molasses in barrels, at |. (. O.d'S
 base X Sanborn's Teas and Coffee at Neb.ett's.
 Nr. la, J. Murta. was visitor in Memphis Sunday
 Nice imported figs in two.pound baskets at Lawrence's. Tie best of all Tent shows. next aesday night March ,.
 ihe time has now arrived to pay your subscription account.
 NJ Tom Tarver, of widener, was III tie city Sunday afternoon.
 Dried pitted cherries. peaches, ap- I.es aha pfunes at Lawrences.
 FOR RENT-Furnished front foem-Mrs, Matte Mcknight.
 Prof s R. Steel returned Saturday itoih d weeks visit in St. Louis. Potato Chips and Din Pickles at Lawrence Grocery. Phone 248 To IL with electricity-See the Wa UT x Light Company man about it. M. N1 C. c. Fogg, of Widener, was business visi0r in the city Tuesday. Master Leonard Myers. of Little ,,1. ItoeA' son of MT Joe Myers, was in Sile SI el}y Sunday, visiting his uncle. HI Bob Myers and family
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-08
Fresh Fancy Candies at Lawrence's


 Miss Fannie Winfield who had been in Louisville, for a week. look ing over the spring fashions in millinery and ladies' furnishings re- turned home Tuesday morning.
 The most common cause of insom- nla is disorders of the stomach. Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. For sale by All Dealers.
 See about installing an electric mo ter-see how cheap it is, how simple and how safe, and you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. Let us show you. City Water & Light Co.
 When you have rheumatism in your foot or instep apply Chamber lain's Liniment and you will get quick relief. It costs but a quarter Why suffer For sale by All Dealers
 Miss Jennie Warshavsky left Sun day fer St. Louis to consult an eye specialist, and was met there by her sister, Miss Sarah, who has been visiting in that city for several weeks.
 For hoarseness, iniamed lungs or irritating coughs, Ballards Hore- hound Syrup is healing balm. It does it's work quickly and thoroughly. Price 25c, DC and Sl.00 per bottle. Sold by J Sanders.
 We are now operating two delivery wagons and can handle all orders and deliver goods on very sLOrt notice Phone 34, and give Us trial order. if you are not already customer. Neblett. the Grocer.
 Russell Graham Alderson Com pany have received and have on dis play their Spring line of ladies foot wear which includes the latest styles Tn black, white, tan and suede OK ford, ties and pumps.
 The ladies of Forrest City should be sure and see our line of spring foot wear before purchasing. New stock in black white tan and suede OK lords, pumps and ties. Fusse1l-Gra- ham, Alderson Company.
 Take Heroine for indigestion. It relieves the pain in few minutes and forces the ferment ed matter bowels where it is expelled Price 50c Sold by J. T. Sanders.
 Squire W. s. "Silyer Bill" Thomas, of Democrat, came over to the city thursday morning on business, and to consult a surgeon about an opera tion on his feet. He wishes to have the web removed therefrom, as the water is receding in his neighborhood and he expects to be able to dispense with the web in the future.