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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29
GLEANINGS FROM GREAT
 NORTHERN EMPIRE

A 2S.ton shipment of ore from the Helen s. gold quartz mine on Moose creek. Panama district yielded SIPS to the ton.
 Christian Anderson, a pioneer of the Circle City and Fairbanks districts, died at Fairbanks April 11th while being operated upon for peritonitis He was 5S years of age, and had been in the Alaska interior for nearly 20 years
 *
 The Fairbanks stamp mill recently received a test shipment from the Bunker hill quartz mine on the divide between Wildcat and Big Eldorado creeks. It was worth $75 ton.
 
 Ole Frostley, a well known Fair banks miner and prospector who has been in the country since 1905, died at Fairbanks April 11th of cancer
 # #
 The miners and prospectors of the Beaver and Chandelar districts, north of the Yukon river, have petitioned the PostoHice Department for month ly mail service. The petition sets forth that the government trail be- tween those districts and the regular mail routes are prepared for travel, and that the residents are shut off from communication of any kind for eight months of the year, The peti- tion is signed by about 50 signatures.
 
 A company of Fairbanks business and mining men have raised $15,OOO with which to develop the Newsboy mine in the Fairbanks district, and Lu. cien B. Rhoads, one of the most sue cessful quartz men in the camp, aud discoyerer and part owner of the Free Gold claim on Bedrock creek has consented to superintend the de- velopment work on the claim, as soon as the S15,OOO special fund has be- come available.
 
 The hve,stamp mill on the Free Gold mine, the Rhoads-Hall proper ty. Fairbanks district, is kept working steadily on rich ore according to late Interior reports.
 For a consideration said to be $S,- 900, August Lundstrum and Carl Lar son, prospectors on Fairbanks creek, disposed of their interest in the lease on below, Fairbanks creek, a few days ago, according to the report from the creeks, says the Fairbanks Times. The purchasers of the lease are Free man. Larson and Pearson, all of whom are old timer miners on Fairbanks creek.
 
 A dispatch to the Fairbanks Times from Sullivan creek in the Hot Springs district says eight outfits are working in that section this spring. One outfit, that of Adolph Book, has a half-mile of pay running from $2 to $2.75 square foot lined up.
 James Hamilton, who came North and went into the Interior 30 years ago, died at Fairbanks April 7th. He was a pioneer of Fortymile, Circle City, Dawson, Fairbanks. and other mining towns on the Yukon. Death was caused by cancer.
 * *
 The Cordova City Council has elect ed L. NJ. Price, Mayor; E. V. Boyle, vice-Mayor; Nathaniel Greene, city clerk and municipal magistrate; John Reidy, treasurer; Dr. w. H. Chase, health officer; A. J. Henneke, chief of police, and John E. Barry, chief of the fire departent.
 For homemade pastry and best ooFfoo o,o +o err and I" Iunch Room
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

WHEN YOU want to eat well, go to the Commercial Cafe Dining Room, Lunch Counter, Private Boxes. The choicest viands at lowest prices. For reservations for private parties, phone 2S1. S-5.t.r.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

For homemade pastry and best coffee go to "U and I" Lunch Room.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

A complete line of tobacco jars and pipe racks at BURFoRDs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

Forced out of business by owner of building. Sale to run only 10 more days. tf,
 r,,r.-1y~rr
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

waffes all day at "U and I" Lunch Room. 4-14-1m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

The Cordova City Council has elect ed L. NJ. Price, Mayor; E. V. Boyle, vice-Mayor; Nathaniel Greene, city clerk and municipal magistrate; John Reidy, treasurer; Dr. w. H. Chase, health officer; A. J. Henneke, chief of police, and John E. Barry, chief of the fire departent
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

The fve,stamp mill on the Free Gold mine, the Rhoads-Hall proper ty. Fairbanks district, is kept working steadily on rich ore according to late Interior reports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

James Hamilton, who came North and went into the Interior 30 years ago, died at Fairbanks April 7th. He was a pioneer of Fortymile, Circle City, Dawson, Fairbanks. and other mining towns on the Yukon. Death was caused by cancer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-29

A dispatch to the Fairbanks Times from Sullivan creek in the Hot Springs district says eight outfits are working in that section this spring. One outfit, that of Adolph Book, has a half-mile of pay running from $2 to $2.75 a square foot lined up.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Keep the Kidneys Well
Health Is Worth Saving and Some Col.
fax People Know How to
Save II.

Many Colfax people take their lives
in their hands by neglecting the kidneys
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Constable Sale.

SOnStdOlC O0lCs
Sixth Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
Mrs. Rosa C. Lewis vs. R. H. Wells.
BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias is
sued out of the honorable Sixth Justice
Court, Parish of Grant, State of Lou
isiana, and to me directed in the above
entitled suit, | have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, in the
town of Aloha, La, at the front door
of the house or office building situated
on the property seized herein, between
the legal hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1918,
the following described property seized
as the property of defendant, to-wit:
Two lots, together with all buildings
and improvements, situated in the town
of Aloha, ward six, Grant parish, Lou
isiana, known as the Alfred Chelette
property, and sold by V. Moreau to
r. H. Wells, deed recorded in book S,
on page 62l of Grant Parish Records,
Nov. Is, 1912.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit
of appraisement.
j. w. FLETCHER,
Constable Ward Six, Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Will Seek Farmers for Louisiana.

Washington, Feb. %. Felix
Gaudin, of New Orleans, was
here to-day, en- route for New
York, from whence he will sail
for Holland. Mr.. Gaudin will
make an extended trip through
Holland and Belgium, with a
view of interesting farmers in
those countries to settle in Lou
isiana. Representative Ransdell
accompanied him to the State
Department, where he received
passports and letters of introduc-
ton to American consuls in Eu-
rope.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
A Cold, Lagrippe, then Pneumonia.

Is too often the fatal sequence. La
grippe coughs hang on, weaken the
system, and lower the vital resistance.
r. G. Collins, Postmaster, Barnegat,
N. ]. says: II was troubled with a
severe lagrippe cough which completely
exhausted me. Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound soon stopped the coughing
spells entirely. 1t can't be beat" J.
w. Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
No Need to Stop Work.

When the doctor orders you to stop
work it staggers you. l can't, you
say. You know you are weak, run
down and failing in health day by day,
but you must work as long as you can
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Sheriff Sale.

i Sheriff Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
i No. 1880.
A. v. Nelson Co., Ltd, VS.. Pure Food
Grocery Co., j. C. Killings
worth, Owner.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the honorable 18th
judicial District Court, parish of Grant,
State OF Louisiana, and to me directed
in the above numbered and entitled
suit, | have seized and will offer for
sale at public auction, in front of the
principal front door of the court house
IN the town OF Colfax, La. between the
legal hours prescribed by law, on
| SATURDAY, MARCH q, 1913.
the following described property, seized
as the property of defendant, to-wit:
Alb buckets F R coffee.
"a glasses D peanut butter.
! l6 cans tomato pulp.
IL cans pork and beans.
Il cans A potted meats.
% cans Manis ported meats.
% cans A-potted meats.
8 cans A-viena sausage.
/ % packages B-brand sulphur.
rs packages B-brand salts.
rs blocks gum camphor.
IS bottles oil 10c sellers.
70 bottles paregoric.
40 boxes gum asafoetida,
l doz bottles castor oil.
2 doz bottles turpentine.
10 boxes eagle brand can milk.
J<>1 L.-x oil
6 cans w chile.
46 cans straw berries.
5 cans American beauty homipv.
40 cans BIB Y F peaches.
Is packages 10-oz apples.
IL packages 1907 seedless raisins.
z cans king corn.
Il cans Scot tomatoes.
"a cans dime milk.
20 cans evaporated milk.
bottles lemon extract.
! box banner envelopes.
SO packages Faust macceroni
l2lbs red tobacco.
IS bottles Coz Garrett snuff.
8 boxes 2a-oz Garrett snuff.
Is boxes royal seal oats.
AZ packages cocoanut DunnamI-
cartoon durham tobacco.
~ packages 10c Prince Albert tobscco.
5lbs pic mic twist tobacco.
50 packages &c golden egg maccarori.
cartoons F tobacco.
% packages SC F P tobacco.
s cartoons red x tobacco.
81 packages U Marine tobacco.
on cartoons or l case Big Ben apples.
l pQco ouonoro<ol - y =
! case Bor- condensed milk.
s cases 1-oz Garrett snuff.
] case 2a-oz Garrett snuff.
! case Scot B tomatoes.
] case king brand corn.
! case pointer coffee.
80 cans a-lbs M coffee.
2 cartoons RICO starch
Abs ball Irvine.
sack B L rice.
80 packages gold dust.
l case B brand whole pepper.
Ia boxes. bars each, toilet SOAP.
] cartoon wild rose soap.
box 25-lbs prunes.
! box 10-lbs Jubilee peaches. /
l box 20-lbs raisins.
3 buckets 10-lbs cottoline lard
II medium buckets cottoline lard.
ID small buckets cottoline lard
IS packages H & X pepper.
y bottles baby elite shoe polish. Il
2 bundles lamp wicks. az 5ge i
q cans sc L B powder.
30 cans 10c Toka tea.
10 packages SC Toka tea.
"A qts dist. vinegar.
2 5lb buckets jelly.
2 packages LIB Toka tea.
9 packages lib Toka tea.
5 bottles stuffed olives.
8 packages 10c Toka tea.
3 cans B brand pepper lOc sellers.
. packages Pep. and spice SC seller.
4 packages spices & teas SC seller.
j cans karo syrup.
1T lbs bacon bellies.
a lbs wrapped bacon bellies. II
24-lb sacks F B flower. II
4 cases silk soap. II
5-lb sack rice.
5 lbs rice in bin. ~
ash for butter sa1I
Total Of inventory
Terms Of sale-cash, with the benefit
appraisement.
March z, 1918.
A. B. PERKINS. ia
Sheriff of Grant Parish. La.
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Corn for Sale.

Corn for Sale.
1000 bushels of good heavy corn for
sale at rs cents per bushel at the crib.
c. H. TEAL,
ja25-tf Colfax, La.
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Sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
Bank of Colfax VS.. J. P. Lewis.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the honorable 18th
judicial District Court, parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana, and to me directed
in the above entitled suit, | have seized
and will offer for sale at public auction.
in front of the principal front door of
the court house in the town of Colfax.
La, between the legal hours prescribed
by law, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1918,
the following described property, seized
as the property of defendant, to-wit:
The north half of lots four, five and
six, section three, township five north,
range three west, and fractional Sec
ton four, of same township and range,
containing one hundred and thirty-six
and 62-100 acres, and known as the A.
C. Lewis Home Place, and acquired by
j. P. Lewis as per deed in Conveyance
Book "H." page 1924, Grant Parish
Records.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit
of appraisement
This February q, 1913.
A. B. PERKINS,,
Sheriff of Grant Parish La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Succession Sale.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Par
ism of Grant, State of Louisiana.
Succession of N. w Everett.

Notice is hereby given that will, for
the purpose of paying the debts of the
above named succession, sell the fol-
lowing property: Lots Is and Is, of
block No. 10, of Acmeville addition to
Colfax. Terms of sale for cash not
less than appraisement. as per invent
DRY On file in clerk S Office of Grant par
ish, Louisiana, said sale to be made at
the hour prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1918,
at the principal front door of the court
house at Colfax, Louisiana.
Given under my hand and signature
on this the 9th day of Feb A. D. 1918.
]. J. O'QUINN.
Administrator of Sue. N. w. Everett.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Highest and Lowest Points in the
World.


The maximum difference in ele-
walton of land in the United
States is IA, TT feet, according to
the United States Geological Sur
vey, Mount Whitney, the highest
point, is 14,501 feet above sea
level, and a point in Death Valley
is 276 feet below sea level. These
two points, which are both in
California, are less than 80 miles
apart. This difference is small,
however, as compared with the
figures for Asia. Mount Everest
rises 29,002 feet above sea level,
whereas the shores of the Dead
Sea are /, 900 feet below sea level,
a total difference in land heights
of 80. 292 feet. Mount Everest
has never been climbed.
The greatest ocean depth yet
found is 32,088 feet at a point
about 40 miles north of the island
of Mindanao, in the Philippine
Islands. The ocean bottom at
this point is therefore more than
III miles below the summit of
Mount Everest.
The difference in the land
heights in Europe is about Is, 1863
feet. O.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
81. so Reward.

On Saturday, Feb. Is, an iron gray
mare, four years old, blind in right eye,
scar on left fore leg, got away from
me at my place eleven miles northeast
of Colfax on the D'Artigo. Will pay
reward of 81. so for her return to me,
or will pay all charges and a suitable
reward for information leading to her
recovery. Address
feb22-4t* PETE POISSOT,
New Verda, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Estray Notice.

Taken up by Dan White in ward one,
and estrayed before me the undersign-
ed Justice of the Peace, one light
bay work horse, left eye out, about
IL years old, no brand, and appraised
at $4,000 twenty dollars.
Unless the owner comes forward and
proves property, and pays all legal
charges, said horse will be sold to the
last and highest bidder for cash, in
front of the court house on Saturday
the 18th day of March, 1918, at IL
O'Clock m.
Colfax, La, Feb. Is. 1913.
]. @. LONG, J. P.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15

Sixth Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15

Foley Kidney Pills will reach your in
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kidney or bladner trouble, any back
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or irregular and painful kidney action.
They are strengthening, tonic and Gu
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drugs. j. w. Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
The Colored Odd Fellows Meet.

Inc lcIOIe0 OQ0 II elbows ueeL.
The second annual celebration of the
anniversary of Peter Ogden, founder of
Old Fellowship in America, took place
at Mount Pilgrim Rest Baptist church
OF Saturday, March. l, 1918. Colfax
Lodge G. u. o. o. F. No. 1854 and
Household of Ruth No. 1929 had extend
ed an invitation to Grant Progress
Lodge No. 5OO7 and Household of Ruth
M. 2347, of Paramount, La, to partici-
pate in the celebration.
At2 D. m. the lodges and households
formed in procession and marched to
the church. America" was sung by
more than hundred voices, and the
following program was rendered:
Rev. s. T. wilkins, A. ID. w., of Col
fax lodge introduced Rev. S. Mitchell,
master of ceremonies, to whom the
gavel was delivered. The M. of c.
called the lodges to order, and after a
few appropriate words Hon. j. Q. Long,
Mayor of the town of Colfax, was in
trciuced to deliver the address of well
come.
The honorable mayors address was
in most kindly words of praise and en-
enlargement for the uplifting of the
colo-ed race His advice to strive in
the education of the children, purchase
homes, and live as loyal and moral citi-
zens, and the assurance that all good
waite citizens stood ready to protect
th< colored people in all their rights
wncn so engaged was well received and |
h rtily applauded. We believe such
e 4 seed sown will bring forth good
f. i in the future to our race.
The lodges were then called to the
stand by the M c. and the Chautauqua
salute was given, followed by the song,
"Our God is Marching On" Rev. S.
r. Wilkins responded in humorous and
ard logical way.
Rev. Israel l.. Turner, of the Rock
Island M. E. church, was then introduce
ed, and spoke with eloquence. He said
touching the crimes that are committed,
that they were not done by the negroes
who attend the churches and Sabbath
schools, but by the class who frequent
the dives and places of vice. He ex-
horted all to live as christians, and be
beacon lights in the community, doing
all We can to build up our race along
correct lines.
A song was sung by Miss Ida Aaron, !
daughter of the Noble Grand, who !
greatly swayed the large audience with !
her sweet voice.
M. J. L. Pitts, orator of the day, en- I
the audience in his own usual !
way. Also Mr.. Scipio Compton, of
Pineville, La, gave an earnest, uplift- Z
NJ lecture, that was greatly appreciat- !
I'd by all. p
A nice solo by Miss Norris was fol-
owed by an entertaining paper by Mrs.
J. B. Wilkins, M. N. G. of Paramount .
Household of Ruth. Z
Rev. S. Mitchell, M. c., in well chosen 2
words, closed the meeting. Benedic- 3
ion by Rev. /. L. Turner.
The various COMMITTEES and the men,
'ers of Mount Pilgrim Baptist church
re due much credit for the nice prepa- !
atoms they made for the visitors.
S. MITCHELL. M. of C. la
d. F. AARON, N. G.
E. A. WILKINS, P. s. =
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-03-15
Hay and Corn for Sale

Good alfalfa hay for sale at SIG per
ton, and also good corn for sale. APP
ply to j. M. YOUNG,
mI-4t* q miles north of Colfax, La.
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Have your dresses cut and made bv
Miss Thomas, the milliner, at J. W.
Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-23
FORMER OFFICIALS
OF CITY INDICTED
Charges Grow Out OF Alleged
irregularities in Munich
pal Affairs.
SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE
Finding OF Grand Jury Said TO
Be Forerunner OF Fur
ther Action.

st. Louis. Mo. October 22-The in
dictncnt today Of twenty-thrce for
iner officials of East 81. Louis. Ill, on
! charges growing out OF an investiga-
uon OF alleged municipal Irregularities
was characterized by States Attorney
I Webb as the forcrunner or other in
dictments TO be returned by the grand
jury.
Those under indictment tonight in
| ciude a former Mayor. former city
treasurer. two former comptrollers
TWO former heads OF city departments
twelve former aldermen and the pres
cnt chief of detectives.
All these We're a part OF the admin
istraton of Charles $. Lambert, who
! retired from the mayoralty last spring,
being succeeded by Mayor Chambcrlin,
who was elected on a reform platform.
Among allegations supported by evil
dence introduced before the grand Jury.
We're the following:
That East ST. Louis was more than
100000 in debt
That during the Lambert admins
tration, warrants were issued for large
sums for the payment of city officials
who had contracts with the city in
violation OF the law.
Many OF the indictments returned
against the various ex-ofticials cover
the same offenses. but are differently
phrased to meet legal points.
Following are those indicted:
Charles s. Lambert, former Mayor,
charged with conspiracy to defraud the
city Of sl25,0o0.
l.. Fred Gerard, former city trea
surer, charged with conspiracy to de
fraud the city of sl25,0OO, and with
embeZzlement of $4,000
William X. Rodenberger. former city
comptroller, charged with conspiracy
to defraud tho city of $4,000. and
En1 of
John j. Faulkner. former city comp
| trollcr. charged will, cons piracy to de-
fraud the city of S125,OOO
Lester j. Grigsby, present Chief of
| detectives, charged with burglary,
larceny and conspiracy 10 defraud the
! city of 100000.
DR. Lemuel r. Shot former health
! commission. 100000 conspiracy
Daniel G. Wuersch. former superin-
tendent Of streets. 100000 conspiracy.
John Edminston. assistant superin-
terdent OF streets: John ID. Young,
former deputy building commissioner:
Claude T.. Tletjc present alderman,
and former chairman Of the council
claims committee; John w. Gavin,
former alderman. and the following
present aldermen: Anton Hahn. Fred
W. I.eckel. John c. Matinee. Leon Pri-
wcr, Edward j. Spiesbach. Louis c.
Runtz, John ID. Roche, Andrew Bouge,
William Fl. Degen. James NJ. Sheer. Lee
Brown. Rudolph Huschlee. all charged
with conspiracy.
Michael Sondag. druggist. and Ben
Gerold, brother OF Il. Fred Gerold,
charged with 100000 conspiracy.
| Walter Hankins. saloon keeper, in
+ dicted with Chief of Detectives Grigs-
by on a charge OF having committed
burglary and larceny, and with having
received stolen property.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-23
ORDERS TO ATLANTIC FLEET
Four Vessels VIII Go TO Mexico md
Others to Mediterranean Sea-.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Norfolle, Va. October 22.--Orders re-
coived by tho Atlantic neet today v
named the ships that Will make n cruise
TO the Mediterranean Sea, starting from
Hampton Roads on October 20. and also
detailed four ships 10 proceed to Mex
leo.
The orders sending the ships to Mex
leo caused considerable speculation
among. naval officers. in view OF the
printed reports that other nations had
dispatched vessels TO Vera CRUZ
1t was stated that .he New Jersey.
Rhode Island; Nebraska and Virginia
while the Wyoming. Arkansas. Della
ware. Utah, Florida, Vermont, Connec-
ticut and Ohio and several golfers
would proceed TO the Mediterranean.
The four ships ordered to Mexico be-
gan taking on coal immediately after
the orrcrS We're received. They will
leave Hampton Roads on October 20
Fifteen hundred recruits from Chicago
arrived on special train. and were
distributed among the ships OF the
fleet. TO complete their crew compile
ments.
Some naval officers declare there is
no significance in the order dispatching
four ships to Mexico. 1t is said they
Will take the place OF other American
ships now at Vera Cruz.