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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-19


The following resolution was offered by Mr.
St. Andre and seconded by Mr.. Wall, VIII.
moved its adoption:
Whereas There has been filed with th
Board petition signed by the required numbe
of property tax payers of School District No
-, which District is made up of the severa
small subdivisions known as School District
Nos. l. ?. ). a, 5, 6. 2. 8, 9, 10. Ia. 10, IL, lS
10. 20. Fl, p, %, 20. 20, 80 and 81. forme
by predecessors in office the law di
reefs, praying that special election be ordered
in and for said District at which shall b,
submitted the following proposition. to-wif:
10 levy a special tax of five mills tn
dollar on all property in School District No. 81.
Grant Parish. La, subject to State taxation
annually, for period of five years for tn.
purpose of supporting and maintaining tn
schools located in the school districts compris-
ing the said District No. 81.
And. whereas, in the opinion of the board
such special election is necessary and advisa
bie and in view of the authority invested IL
this board by the law governing such cleo
TONS be it
Resolved, By the Parish Board of Schoo
Directors Of the Parish of Grant, Louisiana, a
follows:
Section l. That special election be and the
same is hereby ordered to be held in Schoo'
District No 81. of Grant Parish, Louisiana. or
TUESDAY, AUGUST lo, 1913,
at which time shall be submitted the following
proposition, to-wit
To levy special tax of five mills on the
dollar all property in District No. 81. Gran,
Parish. Louisiana. subject to State TAXATION
annually, for a period of five years. beginning
with the year 1913 and ending with the year
1917, both years inclusive. for the purpose Of
supporting and maintaining the schools nos
located in the subdivisions composing the sard
District No. 3D.
Section ,. That the Secretary of this
Board be and he is hereby instructed to have
prepared for use at said special election, a
sufficient number of ballots, on each of which
shall be printed the proposition mentioned in
Section of this resolution and in the follow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-19
ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAX
IN DISTRICT NO. 81.

The following ordinance was
offered by Mr.. Jackson, and on
his motion duly seconded by Mr..
st. Andre, it was unanimously
adopted:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-19
PROPOSITION.

TNoFoSl lON.
Proposition to levy special tax
of two and one-half mills on the
dollar on all property in School Dis
trict No. of Ward I. in Grant
Parish. Louisiana, subject to State
taxation. annually. for a period of
five years. beginning with the wear
1913, and ending with the year 1917.
both years inclusive. for the purpose
of supporting and maintaining pub
lie schools in said district above
mentioned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-19

The following petition was then presented to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
CITY BREVITIES.

John Bunny, the fat rascal, will be
featured in great Vitagraph comedy
tonight at the Gem theatre, while the
drama is entitled "The Ways of Des-
tiny, Pathe in two acts Of colored
photography, Admission cents. Bud
Fisher, in his original Mutt and JEFF"
pictures will be a feature in the
Pathe Weekly at the Gem theatre Fri
day, showing the worlds best cartoon
list posing in his first pictures for cam
era men. Other views of recent events
that will be depicted in the weekly
bulletin are in New York, where an
elevated car crashes into another
train, injuring twelve; Charlestown
Mass, the old United States frigate
Wabash is sold for old iron and burn
ed; Lowenburg, Germany, where the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
A M u S E M NTS
. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~>>
A Great Character Study.

To call Madame x" a drama only,
would be to give quite the most
charming character-study of the seas
on misnomer, for Mr., Bison the
noted French author has made of
Madame X" an admixture of human
ity and Mother Love that absorbs and
dominates the soul rendering plot,
and depends not so much on situation
as on heart interest acting, that has to
deal with the delicate shades of an
inexperienced yet normal soul, and
that has to depict the strongest of
emotions, is difficult task, which is
strikingly met by Adelaide French. In
the hands of one of the unresponsive
temperament Madame x" would have
suffered in drama, the management
were fortunate in securing Miss
French for the title role. The play
has been carefully rehearsed and the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
SENATORS WORKING
FOR FEDERAL
AID
PERCY AND WILLIAMS WIRE Gov
ERNOR THEY HAVE TAKEN
MATTER UP WITH STIMsoN.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. Ex-Governor
Brewer last night received the follow.
ing telegram from Senators Percy and
Williams, in Washington:
Have only been able to procure
today information from secretary of
war that he has available funds for
relief of cases of absolute restitution
caused by the food to the amount of
$1S6,000. VIII take up at once with
him the question as to whether he
will make expenditure from this on
your recommendation or what data
he will require Absorption of war
department in other business at this
time has made it difficult to secure in
formation or action
Gov. Brewer Immediately wired the
senator's:
Glad to get your telegram. Urge
action at once. Prominent citizen
Sharkey county in office now says
while overflow does not cover as
great an area that suffering is more
intense and cold weather makes It
worse. II possible get as much as
fifteen or twenty thousand dollars for
use, and have army Off
Ger sent to Vicksburg or Rolling Fork
and Shaw or Rosedale to distribute
it."
It is now unnecessary for the gov
ernor to issue an appeal of distress
to the people to assist the food suf-
ferers, as the above indicates that Il 4.
federal government win furnish 4
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
''SYRUP OF figs" FOR INDIGESTION.
tBILIOUSNESS and CONSTIPATION
BETTER THAN CASTOR OIL cALoMEL CLEANSE
YOUR STOMACH, LIVER AND BOWELS HARMLESS
LAXATIVE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Primitive folks did not need laxa-
tives. They lived outdoors, ate plenty
of fruit. and all of their food was
coarse. We modern people are differ
ent. We exercise too little, eat little
fruit. and our food is too fne-too
rich.
We simply can't have our ten yards
of bowels clogged up, liver choked
with sour bile and stomach full of foul
&Rfter matter and feel well. 1t means
That the food and waste retained in
the stomach and thirty feet of bowels
.ferments-decays. The decay creates
+. poisons, gases and acids, and those
'poisons are sucked into the blood
Through the very ducts intended to
suck in the nutriment. Then we have
sick headache, become dull, bilious,
ftongue coated, nervous, means don't
'digest, and we feel miserable all over.
SO we must make our choice We
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
PLEASANT VISIT
TO new MEXICO

Mr.. J. r. Haney has just returned
from a six weeks visit to New Next
co, where he went to visit his son,
Rowan, who is practicing medicine in
that state
Mr.. Haney reports a great. time on
his trip, and is prepared to regale his
friends by his narrative of interesting
experiences. He says that his Con
federate cross of honor served in one
city he visited to give him an oppor-
tunity to make the speech of his life
at a lawyers banquet, held in the
hotel at which he was stopping for
the night. Taking advantage of the
occasion to relate a wartime expert
ence, he gave his account of the
cedar tree of Gettysburg" which
contains many thrilling romances, in
volving both southern and northern
chivalry, and weaves in beautifully
the value of a Masonic sign or EN-
blem.
The experiences of his trip con-
WINGED him that no one section has
a monopoly on hospitality or good fell
lowship
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

must live like primitive folks, else we
must take artificial means to move the
excess bile and waste matter on and
out of the system.
The safest, most harmless and effec
tive stomach, liver and bowel cleanser
and regulator for men, women and
children-is delicious Syrup of Figs,
which doesn't irritate, grippe or weak.
en-. Its effect is the effect Of fruits.
1t is composed entirely of luscious
figs, SIENNA and aromatics. Don't
think you are drugging yourself
Syrup of Figs can be constantly used
without harm.
Ask your druggist for Syrup of
Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA and see
on the label that it is. prepared by
The California Fig Syrup Company.
This is the only genuinc-the cd
reliable, Refuse, with contempt, the
so-called Fig Syrup imitation some,
times offered to deceive you.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
0. & c. live STOCK.
AGRICULTURAL
TRAIN HERE
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS FORMED IN.
TERESTED PART OF LARGE
CROWD TO GREET SPECIAL

The Q. & c. agricultural and live
stock special arrived here somewhat
behind time this afternoon, but quite
crowd was in waiting when it came
in. Practically all the pupils from the
| Hattiesburg High School were on hand
in a body. and they were greatly in
terested in the exhibit The train con-
tanned all the cars and the same ex-
hibits as were used last week by the
Gulf & Ship Island special In ad-
dition to the lecturers that were with
that train, E. b. Ferris of the Mcneil
experiment station was in the party.
Mr.. $. E. Flanagan, superintendent
o. the New Orleans & Northeastern
railroad, and J A. Ham, agricultural
agent Of that road are with the train.
having started with it at Meridian.
They will go through to the end of
the route to be covered.
Mr. Blakeslee, state agricultural
commissioner, says this has been a
great day for the Queen & Crescent's
agricultural and livestock train. The
weather has been extremely disagree
able, cold wind blowing necessarily,
but the crowds that have turned out
to meet the train have been exception
ally large. Both lecture cars have
been in almost constant use and hun
dreds have gone through the exhibit
cars that were unable to get in to hear
the lectures.
The first three days ran the attend
ance to $500 and todap's work will put
Il well above G.0O0 At EIlisville. the
first stop, two schools came down in
body the agricultural high school
having 152 students in line and the
city school above 200. Moselle gave
an attendance of about 500, which in
cluded the school children. At this
point a lecture car in which Director
e. B. Ferris of the Mcneil station was
entertaining a large crowd caught fire
from the heater but a panic was avert
ed, and the fire was soon under con-
troll
Two meetings will be held at Lum-
berton, one upon the arrival of the
train and the other in the theatre
tonight Ferris, Mckay and Wilson
will lecture at the day meetings and
Smith and Blakeslee at night. The
night meeting will be taken advantage
of by Commissioner Blakeslee to make /
a strong booster address on Missis-
sippi and her resources, illustrating
the same with stereopticon views.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

"Semiramide,' another of Rossinis
masterpieces, will be featured on the
musical program at the Lomo Friday
by the Lomo orchestra, under the di-
rectorship of Mr.. R. L. Robinson, who
has made a special study of orchestra
direction. Those in the audience Fri
day who have thorough knowledge
of music will find that this overture is
being played in the original tempo in
which it was written. The days pro
gram will also include a cornet and
trombone duet, Devotion" by Messrs.
Walker and Hackney The picture
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
ITO BUY PICTURES
FOR School
WALLS
EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD AT
MAIN ST. BUILDING TO RAISE
FUNDS FOR PURCHASE.

Prof Claude Bennett has arranged
TO put on an exhibition of pictures at
the Main Street High school, Feb. is
10 p both inclusive, for the purpose
OF raising funds for the purchase of
pictures for the walls of the city public
schools, at which there will be only
small admission fee charged, 1Oc
for school children, 15c for children
not members of the Hattiesburg pub
nc schools and 25c for adults.
This exhibition of pictures is one
Of more than ordinary interests It
consists of carbon photographs and
engravings, loaned by A. w Elson &
Co, of Boston, Mass. The collection
Is a large one and contains only the
very best reproductions of the master
pieces of art of different countries and
periods. Nearly every gallery and
country in the world would have to
be visited to see the original pictures
which are here brought together in
one collection.
The collection comprises two hun
dred subjects representing all the
principal schools of art and including
many reproductions of sculpture, ar
chitecture and important views from
nature. An excellent catlog has
been prepared giving important facts
bearing on the artists and their mas
terpieces. The catalog will be on
sale at the exhibition hall.
No city or town should be indiffer-
ent to the culture and refinement of
its people. 1t is part of the school
work to inculcate these qualities in
the children through whatever means
It has at its disposal The wholesome
and refining influence of pictures of
the right sort on the school walls is
now generally recognized as one OF
the most valuable means of securing {
this end. The funds for purchasing
such pictures, as we'll as an opportuni-
u to make selection from a very |
arge number, is secured by means of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

This Is a most wonderful external help
the muscles and tendons. Ii pcnetrates
-e tissues makes them plant to readily
Yield to natures demand for expansion,
90 there is no longer period Of pain, dis
comfort. straining, nausea or other symp-
toms 50 often distressing during the anxious
weeks OF expectancy.
Mothers Friend prepares the system for
the coming event, and its use brings COM
fort. rest and repose during the term. This
has most marked influence upon the baby,
since it thus inherits a splendid growing
system of nerves and digestive function.
And particularly to young mothers is this
famous remedy Of inestlmable value. It
enables her to preserve her health and
strength, and she remains, pretty. mother
BIZ having avoided all the suffering and
danger that would otherwise accompany
such an occasion. Mothers Friend thor
0uchIy lubricates every nerve. tendon and
muscle involved and Is sure preventive
for faklnR Of the brcosta
You Will find fhia splendid remedy on
4nit ~ aIi drug stores at 500 bottle,
= teeoH1ntuded Tor the PURPOSE
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
MOTHERS CAN SAFELY BUY

DR.. Kings New Discovery and give it
to the little ones when ailing and suf-
fering with colds, coughs, throat or
lung troubles, tastes nice, harmless.
once used, always used. Mrs. Bruce
Crawford, Niagra, Mo, writes: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery changed our
boy from a pale weak sick boy to the
picture of health" Always helps
Buy it at all Druggists.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

the exhibition. The larger the atten-
dance, the greater the number of pic
lures that can be secured for the
schools
1t is believed that all who attend
this art exhibition will be fully repaid
for the slight trouble and expense in
the pleasure and profit gained, per-
sonally, besides helping in a worthy
movement.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
MADERO EXPECTS
Continued from Page One.

this. He had subjected the city to &
more terrible bombardment than thai
OF Tuesday.
He had enlarged his zone of action
and had sent forces against the Nation
al Palace.
But last night Madero was optimis
tic. Throughout the bombardment and
the almost continuous rattle of ma.
chine guns and rifles, the President
went about his work in the palace, ap-
parently unperturbed. He took coun-
SCI frequently with the Finance Min
ister Ernesto Madero. From time to
tine he was in conversation with Gem
eral Huerta, the commander in chief,
regarding plans of attack His cour-
age was great. his confidence remark
able. over at the arsenal General Diaz
calmly directed the operations. He
CT araeterized them as solely defensive
He, too. was optimistic.
The number of dead and wounded
cannot even be estimated, but it is
large. For two hours during the fore
noon the rebel gunners rained shot and
shell at the lofty structures of the city,
from the roofs Of which Federal sharp
shooters and machine gun men had
attempted 70 rake the insurgents IN
the trenches and behind the bafricades
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

Flank pe ay a.s TsG oil, r iss, Comfy IS
Partner Of the nm OF + -'1 Cb unat be Is senior
sts pusiness In tha City Of To IlSieS Co.. DO.
10 aior' said and that saiS ida a. county and
each ae sum sI3 Gl one HUNDRED b 5T4 VII pay
''u Oy Tie use Ct Hairs cataH il' c Snsn't be
Sworn % ,... FRANK J. CHENEY,
So 81 'ls ''a day Il Deccuberrv IN ny
H. W, GLEASON ~"
Halls Catg-rs cr.. Notary puble.
faces u, iet5 L. On The bloIi and Internally nllv and
free u Inc system Send for for t Hae3,, sqt
Sold by T. +, J. n. CHENEY & CO., 4o,e. .
AAAe Halls I~u"7 ras "a, c,,..
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

program viii consist of a tbreA.rool
production from the Eclair studio "The
Gypsy Vendetta, or the Queen Of tbo
oarmague' Spanish costumes and
scenery enhance the beauty NJ tb,o
subject It is an enormous production
with every scene sensation Of thrill
ing events. III
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

floods have compelled the people to
leave their homes; Laconia, Wash,
where recent snowstorms have inter
ferred with all rail traffic. Monday the
Gems special feature will be a Vita
graph entitled the Vengeance of Du-
rand" in several acts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
SURPRISE YOUR FRIENDS.

For four weeks regularly use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They stimu-
late the liver, improve digestion. re-
move blood impurities, pimples and
eruptions disappear from your face
and body and you feel better. Begin
at once. Buy at all Druggists.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

cast selected by the original stage
manager, so the public have reason
able assurance of perfect perform
ance when Madame X" is presented
on Feb. 18th at the Auditorium.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13

DR.. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY
Soothes irritated throat and lungs,
stops chronic and hacking cough, re-
lieves tickling throat, tastes nice
Take no other: once used, always
used. Buy it at all Druggists.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
REMOVAL NOTICE.

have moved my office to 4O5-6-7
Carter building, where am nicely fit
ted up and can be found at regular
hours.
S-12t DIR. e. ]. MITCHELL.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-13
Can't Help But
Admire Babies
VERY Woman Casts Loving Glance at
the Nesting Cuddied in its Bonnet.

A woman's heart naturally responds to
ne charm and sweetness Of pretty child.
md more so to-day than eyer before since
.he advent Of Mothers Friend.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-06
Ancient Inkstands,

An inkstand that was probably In
use 3,400 years ago is exhibited in 3
Berlin museum. 1t Is of Egyptian
make and is supposed to belong to the
eighteenth or nineteenth dynasty, or
somewhere about 1900 B. c., although
its real age can be judged only ap-
proximately. 1t is made of wood and
has two compartments, an upper one
provided with two holes, one for black
and one for red ink, and lower one
for holding reed pens The black and
red ink are certainties, for some still
remains, in dry condition, within the
receptacles. Another ancient inkstand
is supposed to have been intended for
the use of schoolboy. 1t would GER
tainly hold ink enough for a school
boys needs, for 1t has no fewer than
four ink holes. Both inkstands were
found at Thebes.-London Globe.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-06
DANCING In v.aehinaton,s DAVIS.

1t was q dancing age None was toe
old or too dignified to join in the pas
time. We have it on the authority OF
General Greene that on one occasion
Washington danced for three hours
without once sitting down. Patrick
Henry would close the doors of his of.
flee to betake himself TO dancing or
fiddiing, and Jefferson dearly loved to
"rosin" his bow for merry Jig. The
story is told of him that once when
away from home he received news of
ne burning of his fathers house.
@Did you save any of my boolis?'' he
asked of the slave who brought him
the tidings. mo, massa," answered
the negro, 'but we saved the fddle."-
Maud Wilder Goodwin In 1.-The Colo
NAL Cavalier"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-06
Baked TIE BURGLAR.
It May or May Not Have Been tew-
Down Game, but II Won.

II May or May Not Have Been Lea
Down Game, but II Won.
The man with his coat collar turned
Up and his darby pitched down o' y
his eyes who was slouching Along 10
the shadow Of the hZ:lding suddenly
beckoned TO the man Oh the ether side
of the street Here's IN easy one
Pete" he growied hcarsely.
"Where's an easy one?" snarled Pete
'This here house. It's like taking
gum from stencgraphcr that's fixln'
her hair. Some chump has gone away
an left his latch key in this door"
Pete took swift look at the house
and began to back up. You can 20
to it." he said. II don't want to butt
In on It,"
"Are youse nuttyr
Nav, amt nutty. BIZ. dc 'eller
wot lives dere is low 5"ei ,aeak
widout no feelin, fe- ~! an don't
want nothln' ter {, nj j m No.
don't know him, but I'm next ter his
game. He sticks that key In dere tc
ketch suckers like you. Deres wire
on dat key an million volt battery
attached to dat wire. wouldn't touch
1t If yer'd gimme dc First National
bank. But go ahead-Ill be acrost de
street watchin' wot happens"
Nothing ned.-Cleveland Plair
Dealer.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-06
SCALES Of The EEL.
fhey Are Very Minute ana ReserhIs
Herringbone Erie%~crx.

fhey Are Very Minute ana 7eserhI-
( Herrinebone 6ri1%werx.
In the ordinary accep;at:3n OF the
term the eel is a sca.eiesa Bsh Gut
it is due to the fact that its scales ar,
very minute and imbedded in the ska
They form. MS pointed out hy a cor.
respondent, very interesting and beau.
tiful objects for the microscope In
size the scales OF the eel vary from ore
twentieth of an inch upward. cord
ing to tie age of the fish. They are
formed of two layers of Il clear horn?
studded with crystals OF ca!e!arl car
Donate These are SO transparent rs
to look like empty cells The scales
vary In shape from .nnl to an
elongated oval and are souctiE.es al
most kidney shaped.
This is how the scales of the eel 'cIl
Its age On each mag be o5,9rvcd M
intervals severa! mere or less Clearly
marked lines parallel to tn, margin
These mark Iines o. growtA. orp fcr
Years, however, must be ;7linwed fol
the innermost ring. ms tire ell has ne
scales until the third year Tho scales
10 not overlap TO any extent and are
arranged in series of snn1ll groups at
right angles to each other. so as to
what is Known as herring
bone brickwor,; Conger eels. how
ever. are said to have no seales.-Lon
don Field.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-06
Ten OUT of Five

1t was In an ideal seacoast town o.
Maine, to which they had fed for &
lazy two weeks, that they found him
one of those natives" with a large
stock of undeveloped wit.
They were out cunning with the ma
tive as their guide. A flock of Ave
birds flew over. Raising his gun. he
took aim and fired. All five fell to the
earth, and they were loud in their
praises Of his skill.
That amt nothln'w said he con
temptuously. "If I'd he'd my other
gun along I'd "a done better than
neutrality-suspicious. Magazine.