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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Proclamation of Election.
STATE OF LOUISIANA I
PARISH OF GRANT.

Colfax, La, May u, 1913.
By virtue of the authority vested in
us by law and in pursuance to the pro-
clamation of his excellency Luther =.
Hall, Governor of the State OF Loulsi-
ana, we do hereby order an election OF
the qualified voters to be held in Ward
Two in the parish of Grant, State OF
Louisiana, at the usual places for hold
ing said elestions in said ward and said
parish of Grant, on Tuesday, July 8 A..
b. 1918, said date being the Tuesday
following the first Monday INF said
month.
The election so ordered to be held is
for the purpose of electing the follow
ing officer, to-wit: First Justice of
the Peace of Ward Two, Grant parish,
La. to Succeed Rufus A. Walker, JUS
tice of the Peace, resigned.
Said election to be held in accordance
with the general election laws of the
State of Louisiana, and due returns
thereof, made as the law directs.
The following commissioners and
clerks are hereby appointed, directed
and empowered to hold said election
according to law, viz:
Pollock precinct, Ward Two-W. r.
Guynes, q. A. O'Quinn, T. M. LaCroix,
commissioners; H. H. Harvey and F.
Hamilton, clerks
Simms precinct, Ward Two-George
Andre, H. C. o. Miller, S. w. LaCroix,
commissioners; C. L. Morgan and c.
A. Andre, clerks.
Bruce Precinct, Ward Two-W. M.
Walker, w. d. l.. Chandler and w. J.
Murrell, commissioners; c. E. Sandi'
fer and j. M. Roach. clerks.
Bagdad precinct, Ward Two-A. H.
WEIGH, J. w. Richards and M. c. Buck
ner. commissioners; l.. E. Hadnot ane
John M. Anthony. clerks.
JOEL nj. DURHAM,
JAS. j. O'QUINN,
w. P. DEEM,
Supervisors of Elections of Grant Par
ish, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
MARRIED.

DREWE T-DAVIS-At the home
of w. l.. Duncan, Jr., on Red river.
nine miles below Alexandria, on Sun
day, May 25, 1918, at 4 p. M, Mr.. Jas.
E. Drewett and Miss Eva l.. Davis, the
Rev. DIR. S. H. Werlein, pastor of the
First Methodist church, officiating.
Mr.. Drewett formerly resided at
Winfield, and has come to Rapides to
reside, having bought some time ago,
the Will Davidson plantation on Bayou
Rapides. He and his bride will reside
at his new home. The bride formerly
resided at Colfax, La.
The marriage was quiet affair, only
few friends of the contracting parties
being present Town Talk, May 26.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Proclamation of Special School Tax
Election, Grant Parish,
Louisiana.


Election, Grant Parish,
Louisiana.
Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Parish Board of School Directors of
the parish of Grant, Louisiana, at its
regular meeting held May IL, 1913, l,
John H. McNeely, President of said
board, hereby give notice that in COM
pliance with said resolution, a special
election will be held in school district
No. 81 on June II, 1918 for the purpose
of submitting to the property tax pay
ers, qualified under the Constitution
and the laws of the State of Louisiana
to vote at said election, the following
proposition, to-wit:
To levy mills special tax on all
property subject to State taxation in
school district No. 81, parish of Grant,
Louisiana, for period of 10 years, be-
ginning with the year 1918 and ending
with the year 1922 both years inclusive,
for the purpose of building and equip
ping school building in the said school
district No. 81.
For the purpose of said special cleo
ton, the polling place will be on the
first floor of the laboratory, school build
ing at Verda high school, Grant parish,
Louisiana, and Messrs. D. o. Morris,
C. L. Purvis and G. L. Garrett shall
serve as commissioners and Mr.. B. D.
Fletcher shall serve as clerk of the
said election, which said election shall
open at O'Clock a. m. and close at
o'clock p. M, and that the election
shall be conducted in accordance with
the laws of Louisiana applicable there
to.
Notice is also given that at IL O'Clock
a. m. on 18th day of June, 1918. the
said Parish Board of School Directors
of the parish of Grant, Louisiana, will
meet in their office at the court house
at Colfax, Grant parish, Louisiana, and
in open session proceed to open the bal
lot box, examine and count the ballots
in number and amount, examine and
canvass the returns and declare the re-
suit of the said special election.
Given under my hand at Colfax, Lou
| isiana on this the 18th day of May, 1913.
j. H. MCNEELY,
President.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Appeal in the Interest of Education.
Iatt, La, May q, 1913.

Iatt, La, May q, 1913.
To the Parents. Patrons and All Cit
gems of Grant Parish Interested an
Schools and the Education of Chit-
dren:
We are confronted with shortage
in our school funds. Some of the school
districts are already overdrawn and in
debt. There are several districts in
the parish that are not paying any
special school tax, and never have. To
these will say, where there are no
funds there will be no schools.
Now, this is not fair to the children
In these districts, neither is it fair to
those districts that are paying special
tax to take up their funds in order to
run schools where they pay no tax.
am advised that there are several
districts in the parish where majority
of the voters would gladly vote spe-
cial school tax, but on account of a few
wealthy parties they are unable to do
So
Now. what is to be done? Can we
not help these people to help them
selves? Are we going to sit down and
allow schools in these districts to re-
main closed or run only few months
in the year at best? Remember the
children in these districts are in no way
responsible for the conditions that ex-
list, and they are entitled to our best
efforts to provide them with an equa
opportunity.
Now, the remedy. There is only one
that is practical that we know of, and
that is parish wide tax. Say vote 8
five mill tax for five years and appor
.tion this fund equally to each school il
proportion to the number of children
senrolled.
| have talked with a number of PEG
pie, and with one exception all havt
expressed themselves as being in favor
of parish tax, the Chronicle editor
included. Now the idea is to get busy
and do something in time to open all o.
the schools this fall. Let US hear from
the citizens all over the parish.
| suggest that each school boart
member, and all others that will, Sc,
as many of your neighbors as possible
get their sentiments on this matter
and report the same at our next meet
ing, June 10.
In reference to districts that are al
ready paying special tax, the old ia.
iwould be discontinued However, thi
would not apply to special taxes vote
to build and equip school buildings.
would like to hear from Uncle Georg
on this subject.
Thanking the Editor for this space,
am yours for better schools and fai
deal E. A. WALL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Rheumatism Quickly Cured.

"My sisters husband had an attack
of rheumatism in his arm, writes a
well known resident of Newton, Iowa.
Il gave him bottle of Chamberlain
Liniment which he applied to his arm
and ON the next morning the rheuma-
tism was gone" For chronic muscular
rheumatism you will find nothing bet
ter than Chamberlain Liniment. Sold
by ali dealers. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Wonderful Skin SaIve.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is known
everywhere as the best remedy made
for all diseases of the skin, and also
for burns, bruises and boils. Reduces
inflammation and is soothing and healing.
]. T. Sossaman, publisher of News, of
Cornelius, N. c., writes that one box
helped his serious skin ailment after
other remedies failed. Only 25c. Re-
commended by Dixie Pharmacy.-Ady.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Constipation Cured.

DR. Kings New Life Pills VIII renew
consultation promptly and get your
bowels in healthy condition again.
John Supsic, of Sanbury, ra.' say
..They are the best pills ! ever uSe so.
and I advise everyone to use !nen .o IN.
con- cnnstipation, indigestion ard live a c9 pa
u uIn1 - Will help you. Price Zoe Ne
commended by Dixie pharmacy. -Au-.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Most Prompt and Effectual Cure for
Rad Colds.

When you have bad cold you want
a remedy that will not only give relief,
but effect prompt and permanent cure
a remedy that is pleasant to take, a
remedy that contains nothing injurious.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy meets
all these requirements. 1t acts on ma
lures plan, relieves the lungs. aids ex,
pectoratiin, opens the secretions and
restores the system to healthy con-
dition. This remedy has a world vice
sale and use, and can always be depend
ed upon. Sod by all dealers ADV.
editing, fitting and altering done al
j. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31
Save Your Money.

Royaline Liver Regulator is best and
cheapest for constipation, biliousness,
headache, Indigestion. Tin box to last
about one month. Is cents. Money
back plan. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-05-31

A choice line of millinery and dress
goods at j. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
BIG BUSINESS TOO
TALkATNE, AYERS
SENATOR Chiffon
West Virginian Takes Wall
Street Men to Task for Of
fering Advice to Wilson.

That representatives of big business
interests should do "a little less talking
themselves" instead of advising Gov
ssrnor Wilson to keep his mouth shut
is the view of Senator Chiffon of West
Virginia.
Senator Chiffon says the great MAORI
~ fthe people trust Wilson to go for
ward prudentIy and faithfully to carry
out party pledges. He says:
The Democratic party is not play
sng the stock market and the people
have taken on renewed hope in the
knowledge that their next President
viii try to run the Government for all
the people and in reasonable and sem
sible compliance with platform pledges;
and will not watch the stock-ticker as
closely as he does the expense account
Of the eoCntry's producing millions. lie
Is, indeed, an over nervous business
man or a conscious recipient of more
thar his share of Governmental favors,
who hnds any threat to legitimate
business in Governor Wilson'S ante
election promises to deal fairly and
sensibly with business built upon the
tariff and his recent appeal to the
business men of the country to permit
their patriotism to have room.
In his whole life ne has never run
wild; but the Republicans are out OF
power now, because they failed to
keep promises, and Wilson was elected,
because the people had confidence that
he would do, after his election, what he
said before The people will not be
cheated by Wilson nor will they be 1e-
ceived by misconstruction of his
language.
1T seems to the country that what is
known as Wall Street is doing most
Of the talking Governor Wilson might
well have answered this voluntary cor
respondent In New York as did the
young lawyer whom Judge Bond Kept
interrupting while the former was argu-
ing q case before the latter. The lawyer
said: Well, your honor, ] did not in
tend to dwell on that question, but am
willing to divide time and argue 1t with
to divide time and not insist upon do
ing all of the talking"
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
GUANTANAMO BASE
TO GET FEW TROOPS
Force to Be Used at Atlantic
Naval Station to Be Small!
Except During War. T.. ...,

Onlysa small garrison VIII be mais-
tanned at Guantanamo bay when the
land defenses are completed. The exact
force to be garrisoned there will be
determined after the board of officers
now In Cuba have made their report.
At Pearl Island 1900 men will be
kept on duty constantly. At the Para-
ma canal 5000 more will be employed
In garrison. The Guantanamo bay
force will probab bly, be smallest of all.
This plan will be taken because of the
fact that it would be comparatively
easy in time of war for greater force
to be rushed to the Cuban base.
The impression prevails in the War
Department that Colonel Cocktails
statement that 5000 men are needed at
Panama has been misinterpreted. II is
acknowledged that this number would
be required IL a hostile army were TO
be landed there. But before any army
can land on the isthmus, the United
states must have previously lost con-
troll of the sea.
with Pearl harbor a naval tase in the
Pacific. and Guantana mo bar in the
Atlantic. an enemy would not dare send
transports loaded with soldiers to the
isthmus If sea control were lost on
the Atlantic. troops could be rushed
down the Pacific side. and vice versa
This situation would seem to make 1t
unnecessary to maintain more than 5000
men at the canal during times of peace.
Colonel Goethals' demand for 5000
men related to war time. according to
an army official in a position to know.
and was not a demand for the main
tenance OF any such force in time of
peace.
Conditions at Pearl harbor are entire
ly different. Removed l,5o0 miles from
the Pacific coast line. ii would be i'm
possible or dangerous at least to send
troops TO Hawaii In time OF war There
fore an organization will be maintained
on the island of Oahu sufficient to
ward off any landing force. and to
Withstand siege for year or longer,
IL necessary. '+
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
w. c. T. U. Wants Saloons
Closed on Inaugural Day

The closing of the saloons and OF the
red light section during the inaugura-
tion ceremonies is the program outlined
by the District branch of the Woman's s
Christian Temperance Union.
Resolutions asking that the front,
side. and rear entrances OF every bar
room" be locked on March 3. 4, and 5.
and that the ''red light region" be
CLOSED not only during inauguration,
but forever" were adopted at the quar-
terly convention of the organization.
They cite the fact that during the
inaugural ceremonies there will be
many of the vicious, disorderly class. as
well as the morally weak, to be tempted
and degraded by wicked allurements in
Washington and invoked the power
of Congress and the authority of the
Commissioners to close the door of
temptation to drunkenness and vice
during the nations quadrennial cele-
bration.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

ration of the parcel post are now being
shown in the countries named and that
much interest is being displayed. DR.
Charles P. Grandfield, First Assistant
Postmaster General; Joseph Stewart
the Second assistant: James L. Britt
the Third Assistant, and Inspector Gen.
eral Sharp are the other officials vie.
ing with the Postmaster General, but
vieing vainly. in pleasing by their pre-
sentiments the hordes of foreigners.
The total value of parcel post stamps
issued to date by the department is
s1S.011. .120. OF this figure, five cities have
taken nearly one-fourth. Chicago having
reauisitioned s2,673,0O0: st. Louis, S93O. 600
New York, $40. 900: Philadelphia, sS97;OOO
and Boston, s125. .O00
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Diversion of Niagara's,
Water Power Opposed

Federal restriction upon diversion OF
water from Niagara Falls for power
purposes was vigorously opposed today
before the House Foreign Affairs Com
n1ittee Senator OGorman, Attorney Gen
eral Carmody, OF New York, and the State
public service commission appeared in
opposition to passage of the proposed
bill for preserving Niagsrs's beauty.
1.-THE policy Of the Government in
taking entire control of navigs bic
streams and selling water for power or
irrigation is absolutely Illegal" said
Senator O'Gorman.
Attorney General Carmody declared
that the Government has no right what
ever to protect the beauty OF the falls.
He said IL was New York's function
alone.
The New Yorkers all assaiIed the plan
Of giving the Secretary OF War au-
thorfty TO grant power leases, and also
the proposed embargo on Canadian
power from the falls
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

Oregon-Dr. Harry Lane. Democrat
Minnesota-Senator Knute Nelson, Re-
publican.
BY votes In the separate houses the
re-elections were assured of Senator
Kenyon Of Iowa, and Senator Owen OF
Oklahoma
DeadIocks continue In Delaware,
Wyoming. Tennessee, South, Dakota. IL
inos, and West Virginia.
The Connecticut legislature organized
after having been deadlocked since jan
uary T.
In New Hampshire the Republicans
made Secretary of State Edward ~.
Pearson the caucus nominee. Gov.
Robert p. Bass has the Progressive
support.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
w. J. Newell Wills
Property to Partner

The will of Watson J. Newell, dated
May is. fsl2, devised his interest in
the firm OF Newton & Gillett TO Emma
NJ Gillett, his partner, with. directions
that she co nvert IL into cash. and di-
vide the proceeds between herself and
his daughter. Catherine "A. Newton. a
provision Is made for the administra-
ton of his interest in the estate of an
the benefit OF his wife and children.
The residue Of the estate is left to
Mrs. Newton.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
HITCHCOCK SHOWN
IN FOREIGN MOVIES
Postmaster General and Staff
in Pictures Of interest to
Countries Across the Sea.

Admiring thousands in Germany. Bel
gium. Austria, Italy, France. Great
Britain, and various South American
countries are now gazing rapturousIy
on the noble facial lineaments of Post
master General Hitchcock and other Of
ficials of the department..
Word reached the department today
that the moving pictures of the inaugu-
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
ARE ELECTED
TO SENATE SEATS
Two Others Assured of Being
Named, Votes in LegisIa-
lures Indicate.

Four Senators were elected yesterday
by State legislatures and the election OF
two others assured by votes in the sep
arate houses.
The Senators elected were:
Rhode Island-Le Baron Bradford
Colt. Republican.
Nebraska-George w. Norris. Repub-
ncan.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

Women's Gowns, 33c
THIS COUPON and SC for
women's Muslin Night Gowns.
made in V-neck style with
small ruffie around neck and
sleeves. Hemstitched. tucked.
and embroidery Insertion yoke.
Full and long. (T)
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Edith TaGaferro's Suit
For Libel Is Settled

NEW YORK. Jan. 2.-A suit for
si0o, 900 for libel brought by Edith Talia-
ferro, the actress, against Deane LARA
bee Weaver, clerk in the banking house
of Spencer Trask & Co.. and son of a
Presbyterian clergyman, has been set
tied out of court
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Urqes Use of Jam.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Johnny, root
for the Housewives League. Because
butter is high. the league urges substi-
tuition of JAM,
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Fine for Climbers,

LONDON. Jan. 22.-Jewels are now
rented for the evening the same as
dress suits and evening gowns by West
End outfltters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
CHAPTER XII.

n nee during the weeks that fol-
lowed Mary F1etcher's discovery
- OF her husbands inndelity, her
alienation was called to the fact that
Gordoa Craig was still thinking OF her
lettF was re-addressed TO her from
Middlebrook, where II had been sent
with Instructions on the envelope to
forward 1t TO the Norrect address At
the village postoffN-.l Mary had left her
mother-in-l street and number,
thinking even as she did so that this
was an unnecessary prec lion, as she
knew Of nobody who woJ be likely to
write to her. Craig, rem> 5ering that
Middlebrook had been her home had
written to her there in the hope of thus
reaching her in New York lie asked
II he might be allowed to call upon her
She replied, giving no address. saying
that just now she was in great trouble
and must ask him to respect her desire
for seClusion.
Meanwhile, the legal proceedings nee
essary for her TO obtain her divorce were
taking their usual leisurely course.
Through them all the dishonored wife
had the fear that Bert would yet claim
his child. She remembered his pride in
an apparent love for the little fellow and
could not believe that he would relin-
quish him without a fight Her mother
in-law sought TO reassure her on the
point
Don't worry about that. Mary" she
counseled. The man Bert was when
his child was born. and the man he is
now. are two different things. He don't
want the burden Of the boys support,
you may he sure of that"
Mary tried TO follow this sage advice,
but. though her reason told her that
the older woman was probably right. her
maternal fears made a coward of her
and she felt uneasy when she was away
from her boy
The two women had long conferences
as to their future mode OF life 1t was
finally decided that Mary was to go out
to Middlebruok. break up the home there
and sell her furniture for what she could
get for it, Then she would go to work.
With much trepidstion she began prac-
ticing stenography again, asking her
mother in-law to read items to her from
the daily paper that she might take
them down in shorthand. She was sure
that the knack of typewriting would re-
turn to her as soon as she was again in
front of a machine, even though she
might be a bit slow al it at first. To
her delight she found that. after a few
nights OF practice she was able TO take
her mother-in-law's dictation quickly
and easily. At all events. she told her
self she now had way of making a
living for herself and her child. Mrs.
Fletcher. Sr., was 10 keep house and
look after the baby. while the younger
woman went to her daily work But
the next thing was to get the work. She
did not appreciate that her pale face
and nervous manner would tell against
her just now, but at last her mother-iu-
law suggested that this might be the
case.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
PREMATURE GRAYNESS
CAN Be kVERTED

THE hair turns gray beesuse 4 has
vous strains deficient nutrition and
sometimes Inherited causes. To pull
out the hairs when they begin TO turn
white Is simply to enlarge the cells,
eoarsen the hair and cause II to whften
more quickly than II left alone
The best and only satisfactory treat
ment for premature gTayness IL o
pure. reliable hair restorative, such as
Roblnnalre Hair Dye. This restorative
70 prepared in our own laboratory,
/ to Sc nop-injur1ouS. Il e not t.
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ts natural color and lost vitality. It's
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
But Mother Did Not.

When the new minister made his first
pastoral call at the Brownings' he took
little Anna on his knee and asked her
II she had a kiss for him. But the lit
tie girl refused to kiss or be kissed. She
squirmed loose and ran into the next
room. where her mother was putting a
few finishing touches to her adornment
before going into the drawing room to
greet the clergyman.
Mamma" the little girl whispered,
"the man in the drawing room wanted
me to kiss him."
We'll" replied mamma, "why didn't
you let him? l would IL were you"
Thereupon Anna ran back into the
drawing room and the minister asked:
We'll, little lady, won't you kiss me
now"
mo, 1 won't" replied Anna prompt
ly. but mamma says she will"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-26
Lost.

1t was at a birthday banquet given
the other evening by prominent Paris
millionaire banker. The fun was at its
height, when a lady cried out:
my pearl necklace has disappeared"
Uproar followed, while every one suE-
gested plans for its recovery.
Then the banker had a brilliant idea.
we will place a salver in the mid
die OF the room,' he said; lights will
be extinguished, and the perpetrator of
this silly joke will have an opportunity
OF restoring the missing necklace"
This was done.
Then the lights were turned on again
and there was more CONSERVATION. The
salver had disappeared!