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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-12-19

W III commerce anu INDUSTRY dp-
pears to have set in, the most Sc
rious economic problem confront
ing the country, in the opinion of
the president and his advisers. is
the increasing shortage in the
meat supply.
: The price of meat to the con-
sumner, it is believed, is destined
to be higher than ever in the
next few years. in spite of the
utmost that can be done by pri-
vate and governmental agencies
to change the conditions respon-
sible for the scarcity of flesh
focd. Unless the production OF
beef be increased tremendously
in the next five years sirloin
steak will take precedence of ter
rapin as the most expensive
American delicacy.
An inkling of the gravity of
this phase of the vexatious ques-
ton of the increase in the cost of
living is given the public by Sec
rotary of Agriculture Houston in
his annual report, made public
to-day. 1t also transpires that
the matter has been discussed
frequently by the cabinet and
that the president has exhibited
an intense desire to get at the
root of the trouble.
One of the most notable fea-
lures of the report is that appear
ance therein of the first official
explanation of the origin of the
epidemic of the foot and mouth
disease. which has devastated
herds Of cattle in the middle
west. and which caused the clos
ing of the Chicago stockyards.
1t is now believed by the ex-
perts of the department of agri-
culture that the germ OF the dis
ease emanated from an article,
imported from foreign countries,
which was used in the process of
tanning hides by a tannery near
Niles, Mich. The only certain
provision of the transmission of
the disease from abroad. says
Secretary Houston. is absolute
ly to isolate this nation from
others. -
Pending the completion of the
comprehensive investigation now
being conducted by a commission |
of experts, Secretary Houston |
hazards the opinion that the
largest hope for a considerable
increase in our meat supply" lies
in these four directions:
Control and eradication of the
cattle tick, hog cholera, tubercu-
lOsis and other animal diseases
and pests.
Systematic attention to the pro-
duction of beef animals in the
settled farming areas of the coun-
try, particularly in the south.
A more satisfactory handling
Of the public grazing lands.
Increased attention to the
smaller animals, such as swine
and poultry.
In prefacing his discussion Of
the question the secretary says
that the nation faces a serious
situation in the matter of its
neat supply"
Mr.. Houston believes that little
can be made in furnish
ng sufficient meat for the in-
:reasing population of the coun-
ny so long as animal diseases
'un riot.
Best for Kidneys SAYS Doctor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-12-19
Notice of Masonic Procession.

Verda Lodge No. 1923 F. & A. M.
will hold q procession over Bro. Andie
Cooper. deceased. at Dry Prong, La.
the first sunday in January, being the
third day Of the month. All neighbor-
ing lodges are invited.
j. M. JOHNSON,
die Secty. Verda Lodge No. 223.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-12-19
Notice to the Public
No Credit in 1915

For some months past we have realized that
change in the method of conducting our business
was necessary and we think the time is now ripe
for change. Therefore, we are now arranging to
put our business on a spot cash basis Our fifteen
years experience has taught us that cash business
u 1n the Of . an
thereby enabling us to sell to the consumer at closer
margins Of profit. With this end in view we appeal
to the cash buyers and warrant the best service
that money and talent can give We will buy for
sell goods at much closer margins than ever before
We earnestly appeal to our customers and friends to
consider proposition carefully as it means some
thing to you. Watch our advertisement that will
follow We mean to revoutonize the trade condi-
tons in Colfax. Watch our prices, give us your
business and you will save money We are car load
buyers and our customers shall have the benefit of
our ability to buy in large quantities.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-12-19

Jacobs candies at Dixie Phar-
macy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
Initial Bout Called in Fourth Inning With Score
 a Tie
BARONS WILL HAVE
 TO PLAY FOUR GAMES
 IN ONLY TWO DAYS
Double Bill Scheduled for Today and Tomorrow-Covingto Makes Pretty Play - Ems
 Gets Homer

Chattanooga, June 1.-(Special )-With the score standing and l, Jupe Pluvius butted into the festivities at Andrews field this afternoon in the latter half of the fourth inning, and as result the Lookouts and the Barons will play four games in two days upon their first visit of the season to Chattanooga.
 It was agreed to play today's postponed game tomorrow instead of during the next series while "a double-header is scheduled for Wednesday.
 Hardgrove and Fox were the pitching selections of Molesworth and Mccormick, respectively, this afternoon and honors slightly favored the local hurler when play was ended.
 Ems had just hit homer over the left field fence when Pffenniger waved the teams from the field, while three blows had previously been annexed by the To- cal sluggers. Two blows were secured off of Fox.
 beautiful play by Covington when he threw Mccormick out at the plate robbed the Lookouts of tally in the second. The local pilot opened the frame with a single to left and raced to sec ond on Coyles sacrifice. Flick followed with a terrific line drive over first. Gov ington knocked the ball down and racing along the foul line grabbed it up in time to kill Mccormick at the platter in spite of beautiful slide.
 The Baron's marker came in the third. After Ems had robbed Ellam of a two- sacl<er by a one-hand stop Dilger dou- bled to the left field renee. Hardgrove grounded out but McDonald poked a Texas leaguer to left and the Baron re- ceiver scored
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this afternoon in featureless game by the score of to g. Rome got the lead in the first inning, but was unable to main- tain it. Bannister and O. Donaldson both made some pretty outfield catches for La Grange. In the eighth inning LaGrange had two men on bases with two men out when Rome evidently thought that three had been tagged. The infield threw down their catching equipment and proceeded to go to their bench and before they could return to their position a run was scored by Waldren for I.aGrange. Bugs Wes- ton, LaGrange's utility pitcher, took his stand in the box for the third time this season and handled the pill with good control and many curves Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

Two former Yankees may be seen back in their old uniforms because of their hard hitting. They are Birdie Cree and Bert Daniels, both out fielders and both playing for Baltimore of the tInternational League. It is largely due to their stick work that the Orioles are leading the Interna- tional League standing. Manager Chancetis badly in need of some good hitters. His pitching staff has kept his team tin the race and if he only had a couple of heavy batters the Tanks
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GA. l..
STANDING
TaIladeua Wins Good Game

Annistol June 1.-(Speeial )-ln the best played game of the season on the local diamond Talladega defeated An nston, to 1. It was a pitchers battle from the start to the last inning. Batson of Anniston pitched a beautiful game of ball to lose, yielding only five hits and giving one base on balls. Black gave eight hits, but held the local batsmen easily when a hit would have caused a run. Anniston earned her score on Blacks wildness. Ta1ladega won the game in' the first inning by a two-bagger with two men on bases Score
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COBB WILL JOIN
 TIGER TEAM SOON

Detroit. June 1,-Ty Cobb, who sus- tained a fractured rib by being hit by a pitched ball in a recent game at Boston, will be able to join the De- troit Americans the latter part of this week or the first of next Announce ment to this effect was made today by the clubs physician
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
BILLS ERRORS ROB
 BUSCHER OF GAME

Montgomery, June 1.-Two costly errors together with three hits in the eighth in ming today netted Atlanta three runs and gave them the second game of the series by a score of to l. Up to that time It had been a pitchers duel between Buscher and Williams. Hollander's fielding fea- tured the contest He handled eight chances without pebble, several Of them being difficult ones. Kircher stole three bases off Donahue. The score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

rifice hit. Brooks. Stolen bases. Majors, Vasterling. Double plays, Overton to Vasterling; Sigmon. Leaman to Will Hams. Bases on balls, Sigmon 1. Brooks 3. Struck out Sigmon 5, Brooks 10. Time 145 Umpire, Doogan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
SEVENTH STRAIGHT DEFEAT SUFFERED BY THE CORSAIRS
 DTET SUI
 
From the Angle of the Bug
By ASA RouNTnEE. JR.

also have to be conteated over again today
 Commodore Orcutt was in prime form yesterday afternoon on his re- turn to the baseball matinee plat form and none of hts old ginger and wit was missing. For the four. in- nings that the game was in prog ress the Commodore kept the eager fans in an uproar by his good natured remarks and comioal performances. The matinees will be continued every day that the Barons are on the road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
MASTER OF
 TURTLE EATERS

Memphis. June 1.-Gudger was master of the situation at all stages of today S game while Leibhardt made a bad start and Mobile won over Memphis to 1. Leibhardt's error let in the first run and Dobards s double scored the other Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
International League

At Buffalo: Buffalo 3. Toronto O.
 At Rochester; Rochester s. Montreal O At Jersey City: Jersey City 6. Balti- more g.
 At Providence: Providence Newark game called in third inning. rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Waco: Waco 3. Dallas 9. At Galveston: Galveston 2, San An tonic 1.
 At Beaumont: Beaumont 3. Houston f. At Austin: Austin O. Fort Worth 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

Opelika a................Z1l 0OO UOU--
 Newman .. 900 05O 05s-1O Summary: Stolen bases, McLin, Holt.
 Two-base hits, Kimball. Holt. San
 ders Howell, owens, Schwartz. Home
 runs. Newell, McLin, Schwartz Howell. Double plays, -McIin to Chambers; Kim brell. Holt to Smith; Holt to Mackey.
 Rase on balls, Locke 1. Fry 2. whitney ?. Hit by pitched ball. Mackey, Mimbrell. Locke. Struck out. Clocke 1, Fry 1. Hawkins l, whitney@b. Time, 2:o0. Um- (pire, White.
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Memphis .,.................00 000i 010 OO0-1 Mobile 100 100 O0O-2
 Summary: Two-base hits, Dobard. Null len Three-base hit, Dunckel. Double play, Dunckel Schlei to Dunckel. Bases on balls. Leibhardt ?. Gudger 2. Struck out, Gudger B. Time. 1:55. Umpires. Kel- lum and Kerins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
SOUTH ATLANTIC

At Savannah: Savannah 8, Macon D. At Jacksonville. Jacksonville T, Au- gusta 5
 At Columbus: Columbus 2, Charleston g. At Albany: Albany 2, Columbia 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
Lock and Fry Pounded

Newman, Ga, June 1.--(Special.)- Newman took Opelika into camp today. 10 to 4, batting Locke out of the box in the fifth inning and pounding Fry hard in the eighth. Whitney succeeded Flaw kins in the second inning and allowed but one run. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
Brooks Has Hard Luck

0adsden, June 1.-(Special. l-Gads- den took the first of the Selma series by . score of 2 to 1. Brooks. for Selma, struck out 10 and gave only three hits. Stgmon struck out five and d. lowed four hits. Selma scored in the first on two hits. a stolen base and en error. Tn the fifth. after paes had been given, Jordan doubled and Sig mons single gave Gadsden two. Score. AR R IT n n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
Games Today

Birmingham at Chattanooga 6 games). Atlanta at Montgomery. Mobile at Memphis. New Orleans at Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

Summary: Two-base hits, Taylor, La Ftte O. Donaldson. Stolen bases, Taylor, Waldren, Holland. Anason. Base on balls, Weston 3. Hit by pitched ball. Bray, Anna son. Struck out, Aaron T. Wes- ton 9 Passed balls, Taylor Time of game, 45 Umpire, Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
American Association

At St. Paul: St. Paul S, Minneapolis H. At Columbus: Columbus 6, Indianapo- lis 5.
 At Louisville: Louisville 7 Cleveland g. Only three games scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
RAIN INTERFERES
 WITH FIRST GAME;
 TWO GAMES TODAY
Southern League Standing
Results Yesterday

Birmingham-c chatttanooga, rain. Nashville New orleans, rain. Atlanta 4, Montgomery l. Mobile ?. Memphis l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

Daly, Elwert. Knaupp 9 Stolen bases Kircher 8, Jennings g. Buscher. Double play Buscher, Knaupp to Snedecor. Bases on balls, Williams 4, Buscher 8. Hit by pitched ball, Williams Jantzen), Buscher Dunn) Struck out, Williams ?, Buscher 4.
 Time, 2:25. Empires, Chesnutt and Rud-
 derham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

Summary: Two-base hits, Baker. Don aldson Three-base hits, Baker. Sacrifice hits, Reinicke. Stolen bases. Camp, La mar, Donaldson. Double plays. Hopper to Shepperd. Base on balls, Batson l, Black 4 Hit by pitcher, Camp, Sheppard. Struck out, Batson 8, Black 12. Time of game, 1.50. Umpire. Market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
DANIELS

would higher the local options
  and Daniels, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02
LaGrange Overcomes Rome

LaGrange. June 1.-(Special.)- .)-LaGrang took the first of the series from Rome
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Villas Advance DELAYED.
New Haven Probe Continues.

Washington.-DOm control by
the late j. Pierpont Mogan, not only
of the officials but of the properties
of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, was further empha-
sized when former President Charles
S. Mellen of the New Haven, contin-
ued his testimony before the inter
state commerce commission. Acqui-
sition by the New Haven of trolley
lines in Connecticut and Rhode Island
occupied much attention during the
proceedings. Mr.. Mellen conceded
that some of the properties had been
purchased at too high a price, but
the New Haven at the time than to
anybody else. In purchasing the lines,
particularly those in Connecticut, he
said he encountered "sharp competi-
ton" from other prospective purchas-
ers, and thereby the price was boost
ed 1t developed during the hearing
that former United States Senator Mel
son w. Aldrich of Rhode Island, pri-
marily was instrumental in selling the
trolley system Of that state to the
New Haven. Mr.. Mellen maintained
that trolley lines acquired by the New
Haven, generally speaking, were valu-
able and, while they had cost large
been well invested Mr.. Mellen per-
ceptibly tired. His WEAKNESS seemed
to be purely physical, however.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Becker Found Guilty.

New YOrk.-Twelve men decided for
the second time that Charles Becker
was the arch-conspirator responsible
for the Rosenthal murder, which, near
ly two years ago, awoke New York to
realization Of corruption in the po-
lice department and opened a new
era OF police reform. Becker, once
police lieutenant, was found guilty
of murder in the first degree. Only
pardon or interference again by the
court of appeals can save him from
following to the electric chair the four
gunner who shot Herman Rosenthal
the gambler, early on the morning of
July 16, 1912. The jury decided that
the gunner were Becker's agents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
CHARLES MfLLfN TfST|FIES
TELLS COMMISSION HOW THE
MILLIONS OF THE NEW HA-
VEN WERE WASTED,
President of Road Said He Followed
instructions of Late Pierpont
Morgan.

WashlngtOn.-A story of the late J.
T. MOrgans absolute domination in af-
fairs of the New Haven railroad, of
the spending of millions in awed and
ignorant silence at the command of
the all-powerful financial ruler, was
told to the interstate commerce COM
mission by Charles S. Mellen, former
president Of the New Haven. 1t was
the most extraordinary chapter yet
unfolded in the commissions inquiry
into the alleged exploitation of the
great New England railroad and dis
appearance of fortunes from it's treas
ury through acquisition at extravagant
prices of subsidiary properties
There was not time in a single day
in which to crowd details of all the in
cidents and events dealt with in the
witness testimony. He barely touched
on some of the big things, paving the
way for exhaustive questioning that
will continue.
Members of the commission, counsel
and interested spectators fairly hung
on every word OF Mr.. Mellen as his
story developed dramatically under
the examination by Chief Counsel
Folk. Everybody listened with alb
sorbed attention and at times evident
amazement, as he related how he had
stood in awe of Mr.. Morgan, because
OF his comprehensive grasp and per-
feet prescience of financial matters;
how he had consulted with Theodore
Roosevelt, then president of the
United States, regarding the purchase
OF the Boston and Maine railroad;
how he had prevented the late E. H.
Hartman from acquiring the Boston
and Maine by getting it himself for
the New Haven; and how he had
dealt with the late Police Inspector
Thomas F. Byrnes of New York, to
obtain the Westchester stock held by
persons whom he assumed to be con-
nected with Tammany Hall.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
MeIIen Defended MORGAN.

westinghouse dramatic climax
testimony of Charles S. Mellen, former
president of the New Haven railroad,
before the interstate commerce COM
mission when, with evidence of deep
emotion, Mr.. Mellen declared the late
]. Pierpont Morgan was cognizant of
the Grand Trunk negotiations, on
which he (Mellen) was criminally in
dicted for violation of the Sherman
antitrust act, and that he took the
indictment that belonged to him (Mor-
GAM" believing that it would have
killed the aged financier if he had been
indicted. Mr.. Mellen spoke with in
tense feeling as he recited his efforts
to shield the elder Morgan.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
SENATOR BRADLEY
OF KENTUCKY, DEAD
/ DISTINGUISHED REPUBLICAN
AND FOR FORTY YEARS IN
PUBLIC LIFE.
SERVED IN THE UNION ARMY
Ran Away From Home to Enter Into
the Struggle of the Civil War at
the Age Of IA.

Notwithstanding o. Bradley
United States Senator from Kentucky.
died here at 9:45 p. m. after linger-
ing illness aggravated by a fall
Senator Bradley was one of the
most distinguished Republican leaders
OF Kentucky in his generation. An
orator OF unusual ability, for 40 years
ne had been prominent before the
people OF his state and the nation.
Born In 1S47, he was only IA years
OF age when War Between the States
was declared. Twice he ran away
from home to join the Union army,
only to be taken from the ranks by
his father because of his extreme
youth. AS page of the lower house
OF the Kentucky Legislature he at
tracted such attention that at the age
OF IL special act was passed by the
Legislature, enabling him to practice
law, If he proved his qualifications be-
fore an examining committee. He
satisfied the committee of his quail
flcatiOns and made law lis profession,
Faced with a strong Democratic
majority in his state Mr. Bradley
often suffered defeat for office Twice
he was defeated for Congress and
four times for United States Senator
after receiving the nomination of his
party.
In 1887 he was defeated for Cover
nor, but reduced the Democratic ma
zorlty of the preceding gubernatorial
campaign from $4,000 to 1900. It
was this showing that led to his prom
1nerce as vice presidential candi-
date the following year.
In 1895 Senator Bradley was elect
ed Governor of Kentucky Victory
again settled on his banner in 1903,
when a Democratic Legislature by
eight votes, after a deadlock finally
elected him to the Senate. Tis term
would have expired March 3, 1915.
His last speech was delivered on
May 6, when he spoke against the
repeal of the Panama Canal toll ex-
emption law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Roosevelt Home AGAIN.

New York.-Theodore Roosevelt re-
turned home from his visit of many
months to South America. Accompa.
MED by the two naturalists of his par
ty, George K. Cherry and Leo E. Mil.
Ter, he arrived from Para at Quaran-
tine on board the Booth liner Aidan.
With a few crisp sentences Colonel
Roosevelt reaffrmed the verify of the
river of doubt" CURLY denied hav-
ing expressed himself as to presiden.
tial proba bilities for 1916, declared he
would not run for governor of New
York, made few deprecatory remarks
about his CRITICS and with harbor craft
footing and flags futtering, was taken
aboard tug which proceeded to Oys.
ter Bay.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
MEETING PLACE SELECTED
PRESIDENT WILSON TELL u. S
DELEGATES TO BE IN A RE-
CEPTIVE MOOD.
Huerta Sends Word He Is Willing to
Resign-Who Will Succeed
Him?

Washington.-Pres Wilson told
the American commissioners who left
for the mediation conference at Mag
ara Falls, Ontario, that the United
States government regards the settle
ment of the Mexican problem in a
definite form as a prerequisite to the
| withdrawal of the American forces
from Vera Cruz
The president gave the American
commissioners-Ju Lamar of the
Supremec curt of the United States
Frederick W. Lehman, former solici-
tor general and diplomatic secretary
and H. Perceval Dodge-no specific
instructions. He told them to place
themselves in a receptive mood and
await proposals from the three South
American mediators
But at the same time he outlined to
his representatives that peace in
Mexico seemed to him to be condi-
tlonal on the elimination Of the Huerta
administration, and the establishment
in its place Of a strong provisional gov
eminent which would conduct an eec-
ton giving fair treatment to all fac
lions and parties and guaranteeing
moreover, solution of the agrarian
problem and other internal difficulties
which have bred revolution in the
Southern republic during the last
three years.
The president wishes the Mexican
question settled on comprehensive
lines that will take into account the
q ,rir i,1o FL, Il;
in the south as we'll as Carranza in
the north have been fighting and at
the same time will conserve the right
full interests of the people in the terri
tory now controlled by the Huerta
government.
Huerta Offers to Resign.
During the day a dispatch came to
one of the foreign diplomats here from
diplomatic source in Mexico City,
stating that General Huerta was ready
to resign and would permit his repre-
sentatives at the mediation conference
to eliminate him if it should become
absolutely necessary. Intimations
that have come from the three Huerta
delegates since their visit to this coun-
try showed that they had realized that
Huerta's elimination was regarded as
essential to settlement and knew from
the outset that unless they came pre-
pared to deal with this phase of the
problem their efforts would be use
less
The problem causing chief concern
to diplomats in Mexico City now is
that of the form of administration to
be established during the interim be-
fore a constitutionally elected presi-
dent could assume office.