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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

One of the cleverest bits Of election
sering dodgery engineered in England
was devised BY an agent who had been
forbidden to corrupt the electors. He
called meeting and attended with
his pockets full Of gold. II have tc
inform you. gentlemen" he began.
that there is to be no bribery on our
side during this election. Clear. hearD
For my part do not intend to give
awly penny piece. uneasy silence.)
But I am afraid there are some ID
rascals In this room and that present.
" they will lay me on the table aud
take zoo sovercigns out Of my pock.
ets." The next few minutes 10 speae
aron the table.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

The visiting housekeeper recently de-
scribetl In the New York Sun must lie
4 stout armed angel or she would never
have lived to write the entry In her
daybook quoted below: 1-
"washed the sick woman In bed
washed and dressed four children. did
tho washing. scrubbed two doors,
washed the dishes. washed the win
,dows.~
A discriminating glnncc at this ell
try will disclose the fact that she
washed about everything in the house
How the bead Of the family escaped
the wash rag is not stated. Perhaps
there was no head.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02
Life.

All. what IL life. 20 brief At bsstf
A waking between rest and rest:
An insects vail along the sand:
A GEMS bright nash upon the hand;
A wave line traced on oceans shore.
Just rippIed there. then seen no more:
A breath upon a frosted pane.
A moment warmed. then chilled again;
The shadow OF a cloud that stays
Until obscured by passing haze.
Canst think OF auGht more brief. moro
neet,
To image forth Times Tying feetf
Yet In the shadow. In the breath.
Our love awakes. which knows no death.
And life, which seems 10 brief to BE-,
Is crowned by Immortality
-Marsarst May.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

The late DR.. Macgregor OF st. Cuth-
bert's. Edinburgh. had a favorite par
rot, a brilliant linguist and remarka-
bly, quick study" As he was going
into the country for a month DIR. Mac
gregor arranged with a friend who
had parrot to take charge Of his pet
He ordered his beadle to carry the
cage to the birds new abode.
It was wet and stormy night. and
the beadle grumbled to himself In lam
guage unbecoming minister's man.
while the parrot listened. SO when
he was set down In the parlor Of n
saintly lady and the cover removed
the bird addressed himself directly to
the other parrot:
I'VE - ugly beast. II 1t wasna 70.
you I widna haze been cot the nichtr
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

At Broadmoor and Perth. England
the criminal iunatics have free sup
ply Of the most exquisite pipe tobacco
ciean and cigarettes. In fact. they
sH0ks far aner stun than the average
rich man Yet all this good tobacco
costs the government nothing. The
s1neglers Of England pay for the
eUoking Of the criminal insane. 1t IL
ffeo hsr eonnscate,i smuggied tobacco
that England Oils the tobacco boxes Of
Hefth and BroAdmoos.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02
yol.sd the Judge.

"A prominent New York justice got .
jolt the other day. and he il telling the
story of 1t yet. He said that late one
afternoon he give q case to q jury
and that 1t was 4:3O O'Clock the follow
Ing morning before the Jury agreed
upon n verdict.
Il waited for the verdict" said the
Justice. land after 1t was returned !
told the jurors that, AZ 1t was possible
that most of them were married men.
II they desired would give to each
certificate that he had been detained
until 4:30 O'Clock In the morning on
jury service.
1.-THE jurors consulted together for
few minutes" continued the justice.
and then the foreman arose and said.
We thank you for your consideration
and appreciate the kindness Of your
offer and desire to say that II your
honor needs certificate to the effect
that you were detained until 4:30
O'Clock In the morning waiting for our
verdict we will gladly 80 certify"
The Justice hastily declined this
kind offer with thanks and Just as
hastily adjourned court.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02
EoiIad.

The Captain t1b0O,-so the dungeon
anne won't work.
The Warder-No. Somebody Snug
led an empty hogshead and II couple
\ wall notices in to the prisoner. and
- THINKS he's in 4 rathskeller.-Puck
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

A girl named Norah O'Brien had
been employed MS housemaid for u
week. so an English story runs. dur
ing which time she had drunk the con
She became dissatisfied with her posi-
ton and asked her employer for u
Character" Her employer wrote
"Norah O'Brien has been in my en-
ploy only week. but know that
there is much thqt Is good In her."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

"what did father say when you ask
ed him for my hand?"
"Oh." replied Augustus. "he-he did
his best to- be pleasant. He said there
was something about me that he real-
~ admired
"Dfd he say wbat!"
ayes: my hupudence."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

He-Going TO marry the rich Jack
Hammond7 Why, thought he bad
thrown ali his money to the dogs. Shs
80 he did. but they turned out to b
retrievers.-LondonN n. A. r.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

Young Husband-M Ny dear JemIma. l
must say that this pudding tastes very
bad. Wife-All your Imagination. dear.
The cookery book says that 1t tastes
excellent!-I.ondon Telegraph.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

The politician caught with the goods
was counscled by his friends to stay
and face the music.
For an instant be listened to the
clamor of denunciatfon.
"Great Scott" he exclaimed impa-
tiently, do you call that musicr'
A moment later he was out Of hear
ng.-PhiladelphIa Ledger.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

\ ~Milk will quench fire caused by nm
|1xploding lamp. water only spreading
HE OIL" said the professor.
Vel. tried to quench a fire by put
2lng milk on 1t once" said the milk
nan, "but It didn't put the fire out"
4 "Wel'. next time you try It be sure
lfou haven't put any water in the
}aIlk." Workers Statesman.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

~What is the honeymoon, par"
swell. the honeymoon b the only
period In mans life during which be
considers It funny to come home and
find that his dear little wife hasn't
dinner ready In time"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02
What Kept Him.

"Why couldn't tou have come home
at reasonable hour?" remarked an
angry wife to her spouse.
Gould. m'dear, jes easy as not. but
l-hIc-was waitin' fer you e 20 {
shleep!" replied the delinquent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

The trouble with buying residence
property by the front foot Is that 1t
requires considerably more than three
feet to make presentable ''yard-"-
Kansas City Star
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

"Hubby. dreamed last night that
you didn't love me-"
How foolish you arer'
"Foolish. am II As II could help
what dream aboutr
And the fracas was on.-Louisville
Courier Journal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02
Mst NJ, Abode

sNy income b small" said = rather
dllAtory lover. land perhaps It 10 cruel
Il me 10 take you from your fathers
Wpf.~
sBst ! don't live on the roof" was
~ peompt reply.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

Nlrs. Benham-why dos 4 man hate
Ais mother-in-lawf Benhan-oh. ~
asesn't hate her; be simply hates to
think Of the way shs goe into ~ fAn-
H.-Harpers week1y.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

n money didn't talk. some peep,s
would never b. heard sf.-PhllaaaapAA
Telegraph.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02
Tracked.

Tracked.
{Aan ,mysteriously1-I recognize in
at woman holdup agent.
& detective ,excitedly)-What woman?
Aan-My baby's nurse.-BaltimorS
American.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

Hard luck IL generally the name pse-
PIE give to tie thing that happs1s
when they have been acting foolhAty.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

Accssdin& TO Chinese law. wife
svhe - too talkative may be divorced
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

Laughing cheerfulness throws 80
ught ON all the paths q ltfs.-Rlch1sR.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-02

"Look at the self satisfied dub! Now
what cotnmendable trait does he pos
sessr'
well. that Of being easily pleased"
Louisville Courier Journal. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
If You Know Anything Send II In.

The joint picnic of Oak Grove and
Prospect schools on April % was hap
Ply and delightful occasion to the pa
irons, pupils and teachers of those two
communities. We are always glad to
have full account of such occasions.
In this case we have received two or
three communications about the pleas
ant event, but trust our friends will
find that the account which we have
selected for publication gives an ample
and satisfactory narrative of the enjoy
able affair, without publishing all the
letters. That is right, however; we
like to see our people so much interest
ed in their school, church and social af-
fairs that all of them will write to us
about it. They can be sure we are in
terested in all matters that are of gen.
eral or special interest to the commun-
ity, and will be sure to give it notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Mr.. John H. Overton, of the law firm
of Blackman & Overton, of Alexandria,
who has been prominently mentioned
as a possible candidate for Congress in
the seventh, and the proposed eighth
district, has issued statement to the
effect that he would not become can
didate. Mr.. Overton's statement is as
follows:
Having been mentioned from time
to time as a probable candidate for
Congress in the autumn primary, and
having received many requests from
different parts of the State to become
a candidate, l wish to say that have
given the matter thorough considera-
ton and have concluded to devote my
self wholly to the practice of my pro-
fession, and not to become, for the
present at least, an aspirant for any
office. l take this opportunity to thank
all those who have so kindly proffered
me their support and to say that | shall
continue to take an active interest as a
citizen in the political welfare of my
State. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
Notice to Candidates.

At a meeting held April 8, 1912, the
Democratic committee of Grant parish
passed the following resolution:
On motion of c. w. Williams, Sec
onded by Richard Newton, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the secretary of this
committee is instructed to insert no.
tice in the Chronicle for thirty DAYS,
that number of the candidates who
made the largest deposits of money
with the chairman of the parish COM
mittee have signifed their willingness
to let whatever balance is due them re-
man in the chair a s hands for use
of the committee, there being need for
such fund, for stationery, postage,
advertising, etc., and the suggestion is
made that all of the candidates. should
donate the committee any balance due
them. The amount is small for any of
the eighty odd candidates who made
deposits, the pro rata for return in
most cases being only few cents for
those who made deposits of $l.00 and
81. 90 with the chairman.
Resolved, That while the primary
election law provides for the return of
unexpended balances to the candidates,
there is nothing to prohibit the COM
mittee from accepting donations for
party campaign purposes; therefore no.
tice is given to all candidates that if
they apply to A. A. Dean,, chairman,
at Paramount, La, at any time before
May Is, 1912, for any balance that may
be coming to them, the same will be
returned, and that in the absence of
any such request or demand all balances
will be retained by the chairman.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned subject to call.
A. A. DEAN,
II. g.. GOODWIN, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
Judge B. p. Edwards a Candidate

Judge B. P. Edwards Candidate.
In. our announcement column
this week will be found the an
nouncement of Judge B. P. Ed
wards, of Arcadia, who is a can
didate for Judge of the Second
Circuit Court of Appeals. The
circuit is composed of the par
ishes of Bossier, Bienville, CIai-
borne, Caldwell, Grant, jackson,
Lincoln, Union, Webster and
VIM.
Judge Edwards was admitted
to the bar in July, 1877, at Mon
roe, and practiced in the courts
of Bienville, Red River, VIM,
Jackson and Lincoln parishes, UNI
til elected Judge of the Third
Judicial District Court in 1900,
He served one term, and was
again elected Judge in 1908.
Judge Edwards on last We'd
nesday gave us a call in the in
terest of his candidacy, which is
before the people to be determ-
ined in the election this fall. He
is an affable and pleasant gen.
tleman, of dignified bearing, well
qualified and fitted for the posi-
ton to which he aspires, and de-
serves well at the hands of the
people, whom he has always
served with faithfulness and sat-
isfaction.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

THE Country Review" pub
lished at Baton. Rouge by Mr..
w. c. Chevis, formerly editor of
the Daily States, is among our
exchanges this week. Mr.. Chew
is has had a long experience in
Louisiana journalism, and is
splendidly equipped for the en-
terprise in which he has embark
ed, namely, to develop the agri-
cultural resources Of the State.
The first number of the Review
to hand gives evidence of the
fine talent of its editor and the
strong corps of assisting contrib
utors which he has enlisted. We
wish him success, and shall look
forward with pleasure for the
weekly visits of his publication.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

year tax, and that there will re-
main a balance that can be used
in building a roadway southwark
toward Paramount. This pro-
posed extension will fall within
the purview and control of the
new police jury, which will in all
probability take charge and as
sumo management of the parish
affairs at the first meeting in
July. The gentlemen composing
the new body are all representa-
tive citizens, fully identified with
the interest, progress and pros
perity of the parish, and we feel
sure can be relied upon to prose-
cute the good work so'well begun
by their predecessors. The ex-
perience and the probable mis-
takes of the outgoing body will
serve to give them valuable in
formation in all matters, and we
feel sure that they will take no
backward steps in the upbuilding
of the parish. To the contrary,
profiting by any and all errors of
judgment they may consider in
the administration of the present
body, whatever they do will GER
tainly be done with the view of
improving affairs for the general
public good.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
Good Roads and Split Log Drags.

1t is no new idea or sudden
conclusion with the Chronicle
that the roads, bridges, schools
and other public improvements
of the parish should be built and
maintained with the taxes paid
into the public treasury. We
have advocated the split log drag
and the building of model roads
for some years, and we recognize
the one as the natural adjunct
and ally of the other. The split
log drag is the only logical i'm
plement with which to maintain
our model dirt roads. It's cheap
ness, utility and general adapt
ability for this purpose is self
evident and leaves no room for
argument. 1t is not a road
builder, however, and more ex-
pensive means have to be used in
the initial construction of roads;
but, after the expense of con-
struction has been met, the con-
tinuance of our model roads in
oOOd rendition Gan ha forovov
minimized by the use of the drag.
All of the police juries of the
State should see to it that an or
ganized force is kept in the field
to use this wonderful repairing
machine. Its utility is unques-
toned, whether used on the
model dirt roads or the common
dirt roads of the country.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
Ellerbe to Leave L. r. &N-


Shreveport, La, April 3O.--Shreve-
port people learned with regret Mon
day that Mr.. Clarence ElIerbe, the as.
sistant to President Edenborn, of the
Louisiana Railway and Navigation
Company, had rendered his resignation
to become effective at once.
Mr.. Ellerbe was also treasurer. He
started with the organization of the
railway in 1897, when the first line OF
AZ miles was built from Shreveport to
Coushatta,~ under the name Of the
Shreveport & Red River Valley Rail-
way Company. Later the road was
extended to Alexandria and subse-
quently to Baton Rouge, the last link
in the $50 miles now operated being
from the State capitol to New Orleans.
This link was opened for passenger
business in April, 1907. In 1903 the
name was changed to the present cor
poration.
Mr.. Ellerbe has grown up with the
road and knows every foot of it. He
has been the fright hand man" of the
promoter and builder of the property
line through virgin field between
Shreveport and New Orleans. Aside
from tapping new country north of
Baton Rouge the "Red River Valley
line gave two new routes, as it were.
between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
because the Frisco operates over the
"Red River" route.
Il will devote my time to my plan
tation and oil business" said Mr..
Ellerbe. II shall continue to live here
where myself and family have large
holdings. Yes, / feel somewhat lost
outside of the railway field, but have
enough to do to keep me busy. Mr..
Edenborn will probably be in New Or
leans tomorrow, and my successor will
be announced in day or SO. "
Mr.. Ellerbe is q young man of ire
mendous energy, tireless worker and
his friends declare that by expending
the same amount of work in behalf of
his private interests that he gave to
developing new railway system in
Louisiana, he will stand out as one of
the upbuilders of Caddo's agricultural
and oil business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

The Centennial of the admis-
sion of Louisiana into the sister
hood of States was deliberately
celebrated in New Orleans on
the 30th day of April. Hen.
Philander C. Knox, personal
representative of President Taft,
was the principal speaker of the
occasion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
NIGHTS OF UNREST
No Sleep, No Rest, No Peace for the
Sufferer from Kidney Troubles.

No peace for the kidney sufferer
Pain and distress from morn to night.
Get up with lame back,
Twinges of backache bother you al
day.
Dull aching breaks your rest al
night,
Urinary disorders add to your misery.
Get at the cause--cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys only
Have made great cures in this locality.
Phillip L. Kramer, GIT w. St. Peter
St., New Iberia, La, says: "Pains in
the small of my back prevented me
from resting well. l became nervous
and arose in the morning feeling miser-
able. did not know that this suffer-
ing was due to my kidneys but being
urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured box. They proved to be the
very remedy needed, bringing me
prompt relief. The results were SO
satisfactory in every way that l give
Doan's Kidney Pills my hearty indorse-
ment."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agent for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan Sand
take no other.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
The Demons of the sxamps.

are mosquitoes. AS they sting they put
deadly malaria germs in the blood.
Then follow the icy chills and the fires
OF fever. The appetite flies and the
strength fails; also malaria often paves
the way for deadly typhoid. But Elec-
trio Bitters kill and cast out the mala-
ria germs from the blood; give you a
fine appetite aed renew your strength.
after long suffering" wrote VIM.
Fretwell, of Lucama, N. c., "three
bottles drove all the malaria from my
system, and I've had good health ever
since. !" Best for all stomach, liver and
kidney ills. so cts. at all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
A considerable program was carried

A considerable program was carried
out on Friday, April 26, during the
four hours stay of the Health Demon
stration train at Colfax. Mr.. Mason
Snowden, Farm Demonstration Work,
was in charge of the program, assisted
by Mr.. Hopkins, of the L. R. & N,
and Prof. E. S. Richardson. Attorney
j. A. Williams, Address of Welcome;
j. B. Garrett, Beef Cattle;" C. H.
Staples, Dairy Cattle" w. r. bod
son, Hogs" F. H. Lacey, "Machin-
cry" Mr.. Watson, Poultry" E. A.
Kerr, Canning" A. F. Kidder,
Cars" A large crowd was present,
and showed great interest in the lee
lures and exhibits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

A Knoxville man willing to give 9TH
ers the benefit of valuable expert
ence is Ed Haines. He is well and
sound man to-day because he took Fo-
ley Kidney Pills at just the right time.
He says: After taking Foley Kidney
Pills few days the pain left my back
and the kidney action became free and
normal, and to-day ! am well, sound
man." J. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
Married in Cincinnati.

A message received by Mrs. ]. p
Sullivan, of Colfax, brings the new.
that her sister, Miss Nannetta Stew,
art, was united in marriage with Mr.
H. M. Brennan on Wednesday, May l.
1912. The wedding was solemnized a,
st. Peters Cathedral, in Cincinnati
Ohio, and the happy couple are expect.
ed to arrive home soon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

The flood waters Of the Missis-
sippi river have devasted a dozen
parishes in northeast Louisiana
from the breaks at Salem and
Tallulah, and three days ago a
crevasse occurred at Torras,
which is flooding Pointe Coupee
parish, and threatens to drown
out several rich sugar parishes
to the southwark unless the
break can be closed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Mrs. j. C. Martin, 1912 Ninth Ave.
north, Nashville, Tenn, has benefited
by the healing and tonic qualities OF
Foley Kidney Pills, and is willing that
others should do likewise. She says
IL suffered with kidney trouble and
had severe pain across my back and
felt all tired out. Foley Kidney Pills
helped at once, and in a short time en-
tirely relieved and invigorated me. -
j. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Mrs. A. c. Gray, formerly in charge
of the hotel at New Verda, arrived in
Colfax on Thursday of this week, to
take charge of the Williams hotel on
Railroad Avenue. She has been busy
unpacking and placing the new furni-
ture, kitchen and dining room wear,
etc., for the past two days, and expects
to be ready to open up for business
next Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04
Popularity Of "Rock Of Aces

'oPee''y VI noCN OF ages.
When Toplady In 1776 wrote the
Rock Of Ages" he could not have con-
ceived that it would become SO widely
known or so popular among all shades
OF religious opinion. 1t was this hymn
that Mr.. Gladstone translated into
three languages. and which the Prince
Consort asked for when ON his death
bed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Separation Sometimes Good.
Being sometimes asunder heightens
friendship. The great cause of the
frequent quarrels between relations Is
their being so much together.