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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-11-22

isaac Hall.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the honorable Thir-
teenth Judicial District Court and to
me directed in the above numbered snd
entitled suit, have seized and will offer
for sale in front of the principal trent
door of the court house in the town of
Cclfax, La. between the hours pre-
scribed by law for judicial sales, on
SATURDAY. NOV. %, 1913,
the following described property, seized
as the property Of the defendant here
in, to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated in
Grant parish, La, containing eighty
acres, more or less, together with ali
buildings and improvements thereon,
fronting on Bayou Rigolette and bound
ed on the east by land of Elijah Hall,
above. below and in the rear by the
Estate Of E. G. Randolph, and being
the same property acquired by r. ].
Bowman from Mrs. Annie E. Cruik-
shank.
Terms of sale Cash with the benefit
of appraisement.
This October %, 1918.
A. B. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-11-22

For Sale.
50 acres of land, a miles north of
Colfax on bank of Red river. go acres
in cultivation, q acres in woods, 2
young mules, hay tools and cane mill.
All for $1,000. Apply to
N. S. ROBERTS,
nl5-lm Aloha, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-11-22
Declare War ON Colds.

A crusade of education which aims
that common colds may become uncom-
mon within the next generation has
been begun by prominent New York
physicians. Here is a list of the
''don'ts" which the doctors say will
prevent the annual visitation of the
cold:
Don't sit in a draughty car"
Don't sleep in hot rooms"
Don't avoid the fresh air"
Don't stuff yourself at meal time.
Over eating reduces your resistance. !"
To which we would add when you
take cold-get rid of it as quickly as
possible. To accomplish that you will
find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy most
excellent. Sold by all dealers.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-11-22

Red Goose, Atlantic Special and Pa
cific Special, three of the best lines of
shoes in the market, are kept in full
supply by Tumminello Brothers. They
have them in all sizes and styles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-11-22

We sell for cash only, and therefore
sell cheaper. Peoples Cash Store.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15
LIFE. LOVE AND LOGIC OF
PROFESSOR POLYDORE
Boing the Adventures OF a Paimi
BY IRVING n. BACON.

/ here by worl1men who haven't quite
finished making repairs in this room.
They'll take out the box tomorrow"
AS 1t was near midnight, Polydore
contented himself with this assur-
ancc and prepared to go to bed But,
somehow, he couldn't get rid of the
idea that there was somebody in the
box, which was locked and so heavy
that he could scarcely move it.
"Weil, il there is somebody in
there" he concluded his musing, 'I'u
make it impossible for him to get
out" And, with a tremendous effort,
he succeeded in pushing the box half
way Under the bed, in such a manner
that the beds side. which was almost
like q beam in size, rested across its
lid. Then, putting out the light, the
professor retired and soon fell asleep
PoIydorc Us Frightened.
Suddenly he was awakened by an
icy touch An ominous feeling o.
pressed him; and, oh the horror ct
it! ne felt a cold, heavy hand reatin.
in his own hand.
With yell that was heard through
the whole house, Potydore bounded
from the bed, dragging with him the
icy hand which he was cIutching con-
vulsively and unable to relinquish,
The door was forced open by people
who were Fastening there from ala
sides. thinking murder was beine
done. And when the light was at last
turned on, the professor was found
standing, CHASTITY pale, in the nliGI;o
of the floor, grasping-his own hand.
During sleep he had lain on his
arm. stopping the circulation of the
blood And this had caused his hand
to become cold and numb.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15

XII
! Some seven months had elapsed
since the doleful seaside romance
which wrought such. havoc with Poly
dores heart.
He had visited nearly every corner
of Europe in an effort to flee from
the anguish of his hopeless love for
Cynthia Seton, who. when he popped
the question" confessed that she had
secretly married another.
He was still heartsore and bowed
down in spirit when he reached
/ Vienna. the capital of Austria. and
| put up at third-rate hotel.
By paying an extra stipend he OBJ
tanned permission from the host to
put up signs in the tap room and
other conspicuous PAGES about the
hotel, announcing that he would, FOR
this week only, read hands at one
quarter his customary fee Many, in
GLIDING the host himself took ad-
vantage Of this reduction which, of
course, was the self-same bait en-
ployed by the professor in every new
town he struck.
In Europe, as well as in America
and elsewhere, he had discovered the
truth of +. T. Barnum's adage that
athe people want to be humbugged" !;
ged. they withheld their patronage.
And, by tine way, nearly 1000 years
before Barnum's time, Cicero had laid
it down as law that 'the world wants
to be bamboozled; hence, bam-
boozle it."
And, SO, Polydore, encouraged by
two such master minds as well as by
his own experience, relaxed his other
wise infleXible integrity to the extent
of the fakedup mark-down.
The Landlords Palms.
OF all the hands read by him at the
hotel, the worst were those of the
| landlord. They showed the narrow
quadrangle between the heart and
head lines, the thin, cold heart line,
the coarse, grilled Mount of Saturn
at the base Of the middle finger, and
the curved, twisted little finger, which
are unmistakable indications of the
scoundrel VINO will not hesitate to
murder in committing a robbery.
| When the hour for retiring arrived,
| Polydore took q survey of his room,
1t was unusually large and fur
| nished with heavy oak bed and
heavy chairs and centre table, all of
apparently great antiquity. But what
riveted his attention most was big,
long box on the floor, hidden from
his view, until then, by a portiere.
1t looked large enough to be o
coffin, and the first glance startled
! the professor He rang the bell and
| the landlord responded in person.
| 81 should feel greatly obliged and
relieved if you'd take away this box"
said Polydore
| "Why, it only contains TOOLS" was
the reassuring response. ut was left
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15


on airs. Well, she can't boss me-
I'm not going to play circus" said
DaVy, I'm going down to the brook
and play war. Coming, Billy?"
Billy didn't need second invita-
ton. He put his red cap on the
side of his head, showed his hands
in his pockets and trudged vail
antly after the Independent David.
Aren't they polite" said Dor
othy, her lip curling, Didn't even
ask us If we'd like to go. ] don't
care though, do your
Mary Elizabeth tried to look SUI
perior. They're only babies" said
She" let's go sit on the front porch
In the SUM-"
Arm in arm, she and Dorothy
strolled slowly across the back
lawn, and were rounding the side of
the house when they heard nurse
Nellie and Mother Dear laughing
heartily.
isn't he the sweetest thing you
ever saw" came Nellies voice, and
Mother Dear replied, earnestly, In
deed he is."
TITS the baby" cried Dorothy,
Tets go in and see what he's do
ing.
Baby Buster was standing uncer-
tainly in the centre of the dining
room floor, making a tremendous
effort to recite Little Boy Blue "
1t went something like this:
I'LL boy blow HON,
Sheep medows,
Tows torn,
Ware Ill boy, ten a sheep
INNER hay, fas' as eep,
Wake him? No L.
"If do, he be sure to t'y."
When he finished he made a COM
ical little bow and trudged shakily
to the nearest chair, where he
Joined his admiring audience in
clapping hands.
isn't he smart? Not quite two
years old, and remembering all
that" beamed Nurse Nellie.
Mother Dear crossed the room
and gave the baby hug.
"Of tourse he's smart, and that's
Just why we mustn't teach him
things" she said gravely eve
don't want this dear little head to
get all tired out, do we, sweet
hearth"
do we, feetheart," Baby Buster
repeated after her, q cheerful smile
spreading over his d.mpled face,
which caused Mother Dear to give
him another big bear hug.
And Mary Elizabeth looked visit
full, and wished with all her heart
that she, too, had a wonderful
baby brother like Dorothy's.
And Dorothy put her arm around
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15

Copyright Newark Daily A.
As Henry finished his story Doro-
thy looked at Mary Elizabeth, and
Mary Elizabeth looked at Davie,
I'D Davie looked at Billy, and
Billy looked at Dorothy.
do you b'leive it,"
Gould it be true?"
"He made it up" and
Hes only fooling," came from
the four at once, and Davie, who
always found his tongue quickly,
added. "he said when they landed
on the sand they slept for whole
week 'thout waking up. They
couldn't. They'd get too hungry"
90 COURSE" agreed Billy, land
they'd want a drink awful bad, too.
] guess
"WeI." said Mary Elizabeth, with
her positive air, whether IL was
true or not, it isn't very polite to
doubt Henry's story. since he was
good enough to tell it. Anyway, 1t
must be true, cause Henry was
there himself"
Dorothy giggled THAT'S no sign.
Father saws Henry can spin bigger
warns than he ever even heard OF,
and that he's an artist. l don't
though. / asked Henry if he was
an artist. and he said he couldn't
oven draw a cat that would look
like a cat. but he could draw a fine
cat that looked like a COW. Wasn't
that queer?"
The others nodded their heads.
It'd be harder to draw cat TO
look like a COW than a cat to look
like cat. il seems to me-" laughed
Mary Elizabeth.
''Oh. Henry's the smartest man in
the world He said SO himself"
solemnly declared Davie. 81 wish
he'd tell us some more bout what
happened when they all walked up
after sleeping a week, don't you,
Billv?"
Fat little Billy nodded his round
head. ASK him." he suggested.
But Davie said you do 1t,
Dorothy"
Eyes, Dorothy, do" chimed in
Mary Elizabeth, 81 think he likes TO
tell stories"
But Dorothy shook her head
slowly.
'Not now" she announced,
Henry might do 1t, but fatherd
say he wasn't tending to his work,
so we'd better run out of the
stable right now, or else go up and
play circus" And Dorothy elevated
her eyebrows in a way that was
most suggestive of mother Dear
when she was giving father Dear
advice
"Huhl Look at Dorothy putting
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15

her and said never mind; that
Mary Lizbeth could come over and
play with Buster as often as she
liked.
Children Dear:
Do you see the picture of the little
girl atop this story? And would
you like yours or your little baby
sisters or brothers to appear in that
little candlestick frame?
If so, just ask your mother to
send your picture to me and I'll be
happy to let 1t smile at all the other
children readers for whole week.
Now, I'm going to watch TO see
whose picture gets here first.
Yours always,
ADELINE CARRICK WELLS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1913.

Astrology reads In the heavens
pothing of great Importance for this
day, In which the astral influences are
mild good and evil being balanced.
Venus IS in place that is adverse
in its influence. Caution should DO
exercised in making friends and in
associating with persons of opposite
sex, since Uranus is supposed to
WELD a power which incl.nes toward
strange and unreliable personalities.
There is an unfavorable sign for
entertaining and for public meetings.
Ministers are likely to face unre-
spons.ye congregations. 1t is not
fortunate day to make appeals for
charitable or philanthropic enter
prises.
Young persons are warned by the
seers that it is not an suspicious day
Tor courtship, since the Judgment is
not so trustworthy as when the stars
are in friendly aspect.
While Uranus is evilly disposed to-
ward mortals, it is believed that ac-
cldents to machinery are common.
Inc rule is peculiarly unlucky for
avlators and many deaths are pre-
dlcted. disaster of unusual horror
is foretold
Inc astral government is not a
stimulating one for elderly persons,
VINO should be exceedingly cautious
wnle the configuration prevails The
death of an aged statesman is fore
Swallowed.
PERSONS whose birthdate it is have
tne demonstration of year in which
tney VIII meet changes and extraordi
nary experiences They are counseled
70 avoid too much Indulgence in
Snlldren born on this day will be
successful Boys will be inclined to
pe persevering in work and girls will
~ ,alilpl.ious. They may be exceed
ingly self-assertiye and tenacious of
their rights They are subjects OF
scorpio and have Mars as their prime
cipal ruling planet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15

An Accident.
AIistress--I see you have black
ened character.
Maid-Yes'm. That's where my last
mistress split the ink over it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15
IIIll.ztS..s.IIllI
i >BBOIEEPy TNE SORES
r BY ADF-INE cARRcK.wEtLs
BY ADF-INE cARRIcK.WE Is

Copyright Newark Advertiser Publishing
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15
EDening Star
Astrologer
COPYRIGHT. 1918.
"The stars incline. but 40 not compols
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1Bfss
Ill luck is surely thine
While evil stars combine.
COPYRIGHT. 1918.

This is a day in which the planets
are unfriendly. according to the inter
probation of astrologers. Saturn and
Mercury are in aspects strongly evil
in their portent, while Mars and Nep-
tune are adverse in their influence.
1t is held as a particularly unlucky
time for important journeys, changes
and removals.
There is an i'll omen for new part
nerships or any agreement involving
the signing of important papers.
The rule is forbdding to philoso-
piers, mathematicians. school teach
ers and litereray men. The astral VIE
brations are believed to produce a
condition of mind, in which concen-
tration and clear thinking are diff
cult.
Saturn is in u place which is be-
lieved to produce discomfort, and
warning is given against the making
of decisions or plans that involve
matters of future Importance.
The aspect is said to interfere with
constructive reasoning and to cause
depression and doubt. Projects begun
while the government prevails usually
come to naught
Mars is not kindly in sway, the
seers declare, and they foretell acct
dents. Reckless and headstrong acts
are common while this planet is In
imical.
Persons whose Dirthdate it is are
warned TO guard against financial
losses. They should also take care OF
their health. Their stars bode disap-
pointment and trouble, unless they are
extraordinarily cautious.
Children born ON this day probably
viii DO impetuous and high-strung.
Boys will be inclined to spend money
foolishly and girls may be eXtraya-
CANT. There is an indication that
girls may marry unwisely, and they
should be particularly wary of young
men who drink
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-15
Don't cackIe!

The Newrich family recently re-
eeiyed an invitation to spend a week.
end with the Bluebloods. At break
fast on the morning following their
arrival Mrs. Newrich, in trying to
chip off the top Of an egg with her
knife, exercised so much strength
that the egg was knocked out of tho
cup and rolled under the table.
Not knowing the correct thing to do
in such circumstances, she appealed
to her husband.
John" she whispered, have
dropped an egg. What am l TO
do?'
"Dont cackle" replied the Natter
Of fact John.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
EXPERT GUEST !
EXHIBITS HERE

Those who gambol on the green. and
who love To hear the click Of the
worries. have another treat in store
for them when Andrew j. Rogers. Of
New York, the one and only short :
stop pool player what is. gives an
exhibition in the Superior Billiard
Academy, the new room just opened
by the proprietor of the Newport Bill
lizard Academy.
Mr. Rogers. in his home town. is
known as the shortstop pool piayer.
not that he is merely a near-greae.
but because nc handles the cue with
the same dcxterity that the fellows
who dig out of the dirt on the
greensward chuck EN- across the d'a-
mond. Besides being able to make
phenomenal runs at the straight game.
he has a number of trick shots up MS
sleeve. all interesting, and most OF
them mystifying-
He will he at the Superior every
afternoon and night, beginning Tues
day. The afternoon exhibitions VIII
be at : O'Clock, while the night ex~'
hibitious will begin at 8 o'clock.
The public. including women. tor
whom there Will be special seats re-
served, is invited X
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
RAILROADS WILL
HELP AUTO SHOW

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will open the Horseshow Building and
the automobile show. they viii know
that they have accomplished some
thing for the metropolis OF the South,
and that in the success Of the accom-
plishment will lay their reward.
meeting OF the Automobile Deal
ers' Show Association was held last
night In the headquarters of the Rich
mond Automobile Club at the Jefferson
Hotel Contracts for music, printing.
publicity and other things were agreed
upon One hundred thousand stick
ors have been received to be placed
on every letter TO be mailed from now
until show week. The booster buttons
will arrive tomorrow. and the
thousand and more boosters. who have
been enlisted In the cause, will begin
getting other enthusiastic workers to
join in the good work
Chairman Blenner Is the most opti-
nnistic individual in Richmond. He
feels that the Richmond show viii
;sut that of Madison Square Garden 10
blush Probably fifty manGfacturers
will he represented. and they will be
augmented by many accessory and tire
dealers. all Of whom have already en-
gagged space.
The amusement features arc being
attended to, and the visitors 20 tire
show win be royalty entertained and
more than repaid for the visit Ar
ranrements with all of the railroads
= .
and reduced rates Will prevail from
all points in Virginia and North Car
DINA.
When il comes TO decorations. the
horse show building will be veritable
riot Of color. Manager Thomas B.
IIutchison has made a contract with
a New York concern ana special deco
rstions- OF a most artistic nature will
adorn the walls.
The educational features Of the
show cannot be overestimated. All
owners Of automobiles will be very
naturally interested. but the isyman,
the man who hasn't an auto Of his
own. can find much u interest in in
vestigating the hundred and one intri-
cate bits of machinery. The very last
word in automobile construction will
be on hand. There will be the hand
someiy equipped palace cars and the
less expensive but equally Interesting
roadsters Iimousines and touring
cars will lie side by side The business
man who requires hauling vans 10 de-
liver his goods viii find on hand
trucks especially designed for his class
~ business In fact. there will be
everything known in automobiles and
son,e things which have not yet been
officially adopted
n sx estimated thai thousands OF Wis.,
tto,s will make the trip 10 inspect the
osYerfnss Of the manufacturers. II VIII
no halliday time all over again and will
give Richmond a position in the auto
mobile world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
Sheriff. FIRST
TO USE CROUCH
(Con.inned From First rageO

Confined From First rsgeo
in 1856 in a handicap run at the old
Williamsburg A. c. grounds.
In his reply to Mr.. sullivan. Muir
ply stated that when he tried the
style first he thought II the fastest
method but that because his brother
professionals did not fancy It. he dis
continued it's use. Those who have
seen Murphy run assert that he used
the old dab style.
They state that II he had found IL
such a good system why didn't nc in
struct the runners he coached du:ing
that period In its advantages? Charles
r. sheriff.. Of Yale. a four time win
ner of the intercollegiate hundred
Mike saws was the first one he ever
saw make use Of the Crouch This
was In 1888 1T set OF games on the
Rockaway Hunting Club grounds, at
Cedarhurst. L. 1.
While coaching that great runner.
Jnhn owen .yr.. OF Detroit, the first
amateur I'm the world to run 30 yards
in 4-s seconds, Mike never taught
him the Crouch" At any rate, owen
didn't use il. affecting. to the contrary.
tho stvie then most in use. the dab.
AIurnhy further stated to Mr.. sullivan
that when George Turner. famous
pistol firer of generation ago, told
him TO start witt, the crouch he told
him to stop his fooling.
In a match race in Philadelphia IN
1881 Murphy agreed to allow his OPP
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
doc AYERS WILL
COMPLETECOURSE
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(Continued From First Page
studies until the end OF the school
year.
Should il finally come TO pass that
Ayers is not wanted by Washington,
the local nagement will make an
effort TO have him returned here.
should this effort be successful, Grif-
fms pitching problem will be practi-
cally settled. Doc. should have inn
proved wonderfully during his layoh.
He has never lacked native ability.
The one trouble with him was that he
didn't know all of the fine points IF
the art of f1inging. and he can only
learn this by experience. Last season
was his first experience as pro-
fessionsI ball player. lie proved
the most dependable finger Of the
Colts string and pitched some really
wonderful ball games With this eX-
perinece to back him up he should
make an even better record during the
coming season
Just after the close OF the Virginia
League last year Ayers made the re-
mark that he was through with pro-
fessfonai baseball The reason as
signed was because his folks were
against H.
Whether he has changed bis minc
Or still adberes to that decision is moi
known II ne is still of the same
mind. neither Washington nor Rich
mond will be able to get him. Grit
fifth will be the loser has he paid 81
500 for the boy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05

College, and D. r. Porter. Bowdoin
College. Porter won the weight events
in the freshman and intercollegiate
games in 1904. while Young and schutt
both figured in the duel meet in the
spring of 1905.
Schultz ran second 10 A. d. $. Smith
OF Cambridge in the three miles. while
Young tied for first in the high jump
schutt had great deal Of hard luck
and was not in as good condition as
he had been on this side. He never
won a full Blue, but earned MS HAN
Blue three times.
long string Of victories. His perform :
ances were not unusual and he did
not face as stiff competition as Schultz
who had 70 tackle come OF the crack
distance men of England. In the Droad
iurrp Young averaged we'll over TWEEN
tv-two feet. but his mark in the high
lump was only five feet eight inches
good enough. however. to win from q
mediocre field. II is a notorious fact
that English university jumpers 90
not get the preparation of Americans
or. AT least. have not up TO the pres
emit time. and that their style usually
is In sad need of coaching The ma
ferssi is there, and there are many
good natural jumpers. but no one pays
much attention to them. and their
nractice is desultory and unscientifc.
stevens. the old Yale man. was
member of the second group of Amer
lean athletes 10 be sent TO OXFORD IN
1895. He competed IN the weigh,
events in 1906. but it was not until
The following season that he became
dangerous. He won the hammer throw
that year making a new record OF ,-o
go . inches w W. Thayer. a Ilar-
,.ard man. was the oxford SECOND
string. and was one of the four VINO
competed in the event Stevens Won
again in 1908.