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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10
services.

Mr. Jos. Winkler last week bought
the home of Mr.. C. E. Duffy and is
now occupying it with his family. Mr..
Duffy has moved into the house lately
vacated by Mrs. N. w. Everett, and
Mr.. }. C. Killingsworth and family is
occupying the house vacated by Mr..
Winkler.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

We learn that Mr.. R. L. Gray, the
L. R. & N. agent here, and his cashier,
Mr.. Frank J. Sullivan, have applied
for leave of absence for thirty days,
and will leave on Monday for a trip to
st. Louis and other points.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

The Woman's Missionary Society
will hold the meeting for the annual
election of officers at the NJ E. church
next Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 18th, at
2:30 o'clock. 1t is very urgent that
each member attend this meeting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10
Petition for Discharge.


WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA. !
In the United States District Court in
and for Said District, Alex
andria Division.
In the Matter of Henry Hill McIlwain,
Bankrupt.
No. 946.
In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable Aleck Boarman,
Judge of the District Court of the
United States for the Western Dis
trict of Louisiana:
Henry Hill McIlwain, of near Mont
gomery, in the parish of Grant and
State of Louisiana, in said District,
respectfully represents that on the 18th
day of March last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
ne has duly surrendered all his proper
~ and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements Of
said acts and of the orders of the court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts,
except such debts as are excepted BY
law from such discharge.
Dated this 22nd day of May A. D.
1913.
HENRY HILL (X) McILWAIN,
mark Bankrupt.
Witness to signature or mark of Hen
ry Hill McIlwain: j. M. Straughn and
o. u. Bice.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Western District of Louisiana, SIS.
On this 18th day of December, A. d.
1913, on reading the foregoing petition,
IL is
Ordered by the Court that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 14th day
of January, A. D. 1914, before Honor
able Geo. S. Taylor, Referee and Spe-
cial Master, at Colfax, Louisiana, in
said District, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon; and that notice thereof be pub
lished in The Colfax Chronicle, q news
paper printed in said District, and that
al known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the same
lime and place and show cause, if any
they have, why the prayer of the said
petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
Court, that the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies Of
said petition and this order, addressed
I'd them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable AIeck Boar
man, Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof, at Shreveport, in said dis
tSict, on the 18th day of December, A.
d. 1918.
d27 Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Ladies! Gentlemen! be our repre-
sentative. Five to ten dollars daily
commissions. Every family buys one
or more. Hustlers wanted in every
town. p. o. Box 1896, New Orleans,
Louisiana. jan3-4ts
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10
1000 Barrels of Corn For Sale.

The undersigned has 1000 barrels of
good corn for sale, at one dollar for ter
barrels or less. In larger lots it will
be sold at ninety cents barrel.
Apply to c. H. TEAL,
Colfax. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Miss Leola Cargill returned to Col
fax from Standard, La, last Sunday
and will remain here to finish her stud
les in the Colfax High school.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Mr.. ]. M. Straughn has been in the
Bank of Colfax since the first of the
year as assistant bookkeeper. and help
ing the force get started off for the
new wear.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

DR.. A. j. Morat writes for us to
change the address of his Chronicle
from Aloha to Basile, La, he being now
located at the last named place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10
Public Notice.

On Saturday February IA, 1914, will
offer at public acution to the last and
highest bidder lease to the Boyce
ferry for term of five years, the same
to begin at the expiration of the exist
ing lease. R. w. RICHARDSON,
President Police of Jury of Grant Phi.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10
Buddsd Paper Shell Pe.ans.

have 25UO Stewart trees to feet
high tlat | will sell cheap during tn
next sixty days. Write me for prices
VIM. LACROlX,.
ja?-4t Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Mr.. ]. Q. Long has been busy this
week opening his stock of goods, and
moving his wife's stock of millinery
into the C. w. LaCroix building on
Railroad Avenue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Miss Beatrice Dunn returned to the
St Francis Xavier college in Alexan-
dria last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Mrs. JAG Bloch NGnd little daughter
Sybil, are visiting relatives in Wash.
ington, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

The school treasurer's report of
school funds was received Thursday
evening, too late to get in this issue.
but will appear in the Chronicle next
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Miss Emily Hunter, of Quadrate
La, arrived Thursday evening, and il
the guest of Mrs. M. E. Toorean, hel
eonsin
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Mr.. George B. Roberts, of New Or
leans, was guest at the home of Mrs.
w. j. Roberts this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Miss Beryl Best visited relatives at
Benson, La, last Saturday and Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Prof. DeMoss visited relatives il
verda last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Mr.. T. E. Tauzin and son, Norman,
left Tuesday night for Natchitoches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-01-10

Com. on Resolutions, Timber Camp
No. $50, w. o. w., Pollock, La.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20

the princess. Wen be back within
half an hour. I'll tell them what
know"
Jones, in the hall, caught sight of
the reporter coming up the steps.
Here was some one he could depend
upon.
why, Mr.. Norton!"
The reporter eyed the princess in
amazement.
you look surprised. Naturally.
am cousin of Miss Florences moth
err. You might say that l am her
aunt. It's small world, isn't it," But
II wishing could poison, the reporter
would have died that moment.
who are you and what are you
doing here?" one of the detectives de-
manded
81 am going to ask that very ques-
ton of YOU" said Norton urbanely.
I'VE are from headquarters" replied
one, showing his badge.
What headquarters? What are
they asking you to do?" he said to
Florence.
They say must go to the police
station with them"
mot the least in the world" laughed
the reporter. you two clear out of
here as fast as your rascally legs can
carry you. | don't know what your
game is, but l do know every repu.
table detective In New York, and you
don't belong"
Good heavens!" exclaimed the
princess; do you mean to say that
these men are not real detectlves"
This girl goes to the police station,
young man. So much the worse for
you II you NEEDLE. Take yourself OIL"
"All In good time"
Here, Jenner, you take charge of
the girl, I'll handle this guy. He
shall go to the station, too"
What followed would always be WV
idly remembered by Florence, fresh
from the peace and happiness OF her
school life. Norton knocked his oppo-
nent down. He rose and for moment
the room seemed full Of legs and arms
and painting men. A foot tripped up
Norton and he went down under the
bogus detective. He never suspected
that the tripping foot was not acct
dental He was too busy.
The other man dragged Florence
toward the hall, but there the peaceful
| hutIer antarad into tho field of action
with a very unattractive automatic.
The detective threw up his hands.
The struggle went on in the library.
A trick of jiu-jitsu brought about the
downfall of Norton's man, and Norton
ran out into the hall to aid Jones. He
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20
SYNOPSIS.

Stanley Hargreave, millionaire, after a
miraculous escape from the den Of the
gang of brilliant thieves known as the
Black Hundred, lives the life OF a re-
cluse for eighteen years. Hargreave
one night enters a Broadway restaurant
and there comes face to face with the
gangs leader, Braine. After the meeting,
during which neither man apparently
recognizes the other. Hargreave hurries
to his magnificent Riverdale home ana
lays plans for making his escape from
the country. He writes a letter to the
girls school in New Jersey where eigh-
teen years before he had mysteriously
left on the doorstep his baby daughter,
Florance Gray. He also pays visit to
the hangar OF a daredevil aviator. Braine
and members of his band surround Har-
greave's home at night, but as they enter
the house the watchers outside see Il
balloon leave the roof. The safe Is found
empty-the million which Hargreave was
known to have drawn that day gone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20
Copyright, 1914. BY Harold Macarathl

stretching his legs gratefully. "Why?
"The auto bandits held up a bank
messenger today and got away with
twenty thousand. Whenever a man
draws down a big sum they seem to
know about 1t. And say, Murphy, call
up and have the river police look out
for a new-fangled airship. Your mas
ter may have been rescued" turning
to Jones'
"If were only sure of that, sir!"
When the police took themselves off
Jones proceeded to act upon those
plans laid down by Hargreave early
that night. When this was done he
sought his bed and fell asleep, the
sleep Of the exhausted. When Har-
greave picked up Jones to share his
fortunes, he had put his trust in no
ordinary man.
A dozen reporters trooped out to the
Hargreave home, only to find 1t de-
serted. And while they we're ringing
bells and tapping windows, the man
they sought was tramping up and
down the platform Of the railway sta
ton.
Through all this time Norton, the
reporter, Hargreave's only friend, slept
the sleep Of the just and unjust. He
rarely opened his eyes before noon.
Group after group Of passengers
Jones eyed eagerly. Often, Just as he
was In the act Of approaching couple
of young women, some man would
hurry up, and there would be kisses
or handshakes. At length the crowd
thinned, and then 1t was that he dis
covered a young girl perhaps eighteen
accompanied by young woman in the
early thirties. They had the appear.
ance of eagerly awaiting some one
Jones stepped forward with a good
deal of diffidence.
you are waiting for some one?"
YES" said the elder woman, coldly
"a broken bracelet"
The distrust on both faces vanished
instantly. The young girls face
frightened, her eyes sparkled with
suppressed excitement.
you are my father?"
mo, miss" very gravely. 81 am the
butler"
Let me see your part Of the brace
let," said the young girls guardian
teacher who had been assigned tC
this delicate task by Miss Farlow, who
could not bring herself to say good-by
to Florence anywhere except at the
school gates.
The halves were produced and ex
amined.
81 believe we may trust him, Flor
ence."
LET us hurry to the taxicab. We
must not stand here"
"My mother?"
"She is dead. l believe she dice
shortly after your birth. have beer
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20
Traits Of British Troops.

When discussing the peninsular
campaign with John Wilson Croker
Wellington told him that the national
character of the three kingdoms was
strongly marked in my army. found
the English regiments always in the
best humor when we were well sup
piled with beef; the Irish when we
we're in the wine countries, and the
Scotch when the dollars for pay came
up. This looks like an epigram, but
assure you 1t was a fact, and quite
perceptible. But we managed to
reconcile all their tempers, and
venture to say that in our later cam
palgns, and especially when we
crossed the Pyrenees, there never was
an army in the world in better spirits.
better order or better discipline"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20

IF there is one," answered Norton
with his usual caution.
ION my word of honor, you shall
have such a story as you never dreamt
Of, If you will promise not to divulge
1t till the appointed time"
Il agree"
"The peace and happiness Of that
child depends upon how you keep your
word"
That was sufficient for Norton.
Your master knew me. He knew also
that l am not a man who promises
lightly. Now introduce me to the
daughter"
With plain reluctance Jones went
about the affair Norton put dozen
perfunctory questions to the girl. What
he was In search OF was not news but
the sound of her voice. In that quar-.
ter OF an hour he felt his heart dis.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20

LTteu the eIephone on the HOOK
With His Teeth.
with your father but fourteen years.
l know but little of his life prior to
that"
why did he leave me all these
years without ever coming to see me?
Why?"
ut is not for me, Miss Florence, to
inquire into your fathers act. But I
do know that whatever he did was
meant for the best. Your welfare was
everything to him."
ut is all very strange" said the
girl, bewilderedly. "Why didn't he
come to meet me instead of your"
Jones stared at his hands, miser-
ably.
"Why?" she demanded 81 have
thought Of him, thought of him. He
has hurt me with all this neglect.
expected to see him at the station, to
throw my arms around his neck and
forgive him!" Tears swan in
her eyes as she spoke.
Everything will be explained to
you when we reach the house. But
always remember this, Miss Florence:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20

searched the detectives pockets and
secured the revolver. The result Of
all this was that the two bogus de-
tectives soon found themselves in
charge of two policemen, and they
were marched off to the station.
Your advent was most providential,
Mr.. Norton" said Jones In his usual
colorless tones.
81 rather believe 30. Why don't
you pack up and clear out for while?"
81 am stronger in this house than
elsewhere" answered the butler enig-
matically.
well, you know best" said the re-
porter.
The princess was breathing rapidly.
No, on second thought she had NO
wish to throw her arms about the re-
porter's neck and kiss him.
(To BE CONTINUED.)
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20

turbed as he had never before been
disturbed.
Now, Mr.. Norton" said Jones
gloomily, will you be so kind as to
follow me?"
Norton was led to Jones bedroom.
The butler-valet closed the door and
drew the window shade. Always seek
ing shadows. This did not impress the
reporter at the time; he had no other
thought but the story. Jones then
sat down beside the reporter and
talked in an undertone. When he
had done he took Norton by the elbow
and gently but forcibly led him down
to the front door and ushered him
forth. Norton jumped into his taxicab
and returned to his rooms, which
were at the top Of the huge apart
ment hotel. He Immediately called up
his managing editor.
Hello! This is Norton. Put Griffin
on the Hargreave yarn. I'm off on
another deal"
But Hargreave was friend OF
yours" protested the managing ed
tor.
81 know it. But you know me well
enough, Mr.. Blair should not ask
the transfer II 1t was not vitality i'm
portant.
20, very we'll"
tXKTa 81, 49, ho -
"If you can promise that, I don't
care who works on the job. Will you
be in the office tonightY"
IF nothing prevents me-"
well, good-by."
Norton filled his pipe, drew his
chair to the window, and stared at
the great liner going down to sea.
Lord, Lord" he murmured. Then
lie smiled and chuckled. Some bright
morning he would have all New York
by the ears, the police running round
in circles, and the chiefs Of the rival
sheets tearing their hair What a
story! Four columns on the first page,
and two whole pages Sunday. e.
And all Of a sudden he ceased to
smile and chuckle.
In the living room of the Princess
Olga Perigoff's apartment the mistress
lay reading on the divan. There was
no cigarette between her we'll shaped
lips, for she was not the accepted type
OF adventures. In fact, she was not
an adventures; she was really sthe
Princess Perigoff. Her maiden name
had been Olga Pushkin; but more OF
that later.
When Braine came in he found her
dreaming with half closed eyes. He
0ourished an evening newspaper.
"Olga, even the best of us make
mistakes. Here, just glance over
this"
The Russian accepted the newspa
per and read. the heading indicated:
"Aeronaut picked up far out at sea
Slips ashore from tramp steamer, Had
five thousand in cash in his pockets
"Hargreave escaped"
Not necessarily" she replied. III
It was Hargreave he would have had
more than five thousand in his peck
cts. My friend, believe it an at
tempt to fool you; or it is another
man entirely" She clicked her teeth
with the tops Of her polished nails.
There are two young women in
the house. What the deuce can that
mean?"
1.-TWO young women? o! then ev'
erything's as simple as daylight. Kat
rina Pushlkin my cousin, had child
Child? Hargreave had child?
What do you mean by keeping this
fact from me?" he stormed.
1T was useless till this moment. He
probably sent for her yesterday; but
in his effort to escape had to turn her
over to his butler. We shall soon
learn whether Hargreave is dead OF
alive. We can use the child to bring
him back"
The anger went out Of his eyes
You're a wonder, Olga"
But you should have gone with
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-20
NOTHING Left to Say.

Mrs. Gabbeigh-Strange you should
talk in your sleep. l never do.
Her Hueband-Certainly not. You
tell everything that's on your mind be-
fore go,ng 70 bed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
LEGAL
Notice of Publication.

Notice OF Publication.
State OF Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. January. 1914.
Lemucl Roberts vs. Frances Roberts.
In Chancery.
Ahidavit of non-rcsidence OF Frances
Roberts. the above defendant. having
been filed in the clerks office of the cir
cult court or said county. notice is
therefore hereby given To the said nom
resident defendant that the complainant
filed his bill OF complaint in said court.
on the chancery side thereof. on the
goth day OF November. 1913, and that
thereupon summons issued out of said
court. wherein said suit is now pend
ing.
Now. unless You, the said nonresident
defendant above named shall person.
ally be and appear before said circuit
court. on the first day OF the next term
thereof. to be holden at Rock Island, in
and for the said county. on the first
Monday in MAY next. and plead, answer
or demur to the said compliments bill
of complaint. the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed. and decree
entered against you according to the
prayer OF said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. Jan. 16. 1914.
John X. Scott. complainant's solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
LEGAL.
sherin's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution issued out
of the clerks Office of the circuit court
OF Rock Island county, and state of
Illinois, and - me directed, whereby /
am commanded to make the amount IF
a certain judgment recently obtained
against John F. Rose. in favor of
Globe Casket Manufacturing company,
out of the lands. tenements. goods and
chaItels of the said John Z. Rose. L
have ievied on the following described
property. to-wit: The south one-half
(5k) fthe east one-half ID of the
northeast quarter q )of section num-
Der ten (10), in township seventeen
17), north OF range one Cd west of
the fourth (4th) principal meridian. all
in Rock Island county. Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command.
shall expose for sale at public auc-
ton, all the right, title and interest of
the above named John F. Rose in and
TO the above described property. at 10
o'clock a. m. on Thursday, the fifth
day OF February. 1914, at the east door
OF the court house in Rock Island
Dated at Rock Island, Ill., this 18th
day of January, 1914
Sheriff OF Rock Island County.
Per William II. Brough. deputy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
The Stone of Infamy.

In many Italian cities there formerly
existed what was called ''pietra d In.
fannie" or a stone of infamy for the
punishment of bankrupts. In Venice
one STANDS near the Church of ST
Mark. and in Verona and FLORENCE
they are near the old markets. On
day in carnival week the old time
custom was to have all traders who
had become bankrupt in the preceding
twelve months led to the stone. and
one by one each stood on its center to
hear the reading of report OF his
business failure and to endure the re-.
proaches heaped on him by his credi-
tors. At the end of a certain time
each bankrupt was partly undressed.
and three officers took hold OF his
shoulders and three others of hrs
knees and. raising him as high as they
could. bumped him on the stone delih
erately twelve times Sin honor Of the
twelve apostles" the creditors Growing
like cocks while the humping pro-
ceeded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
LEGAL
NntIcr-snIr OF nraI E.tnte.

BY virtue OF an order and decree OF
the probate court OF Rock Island coun-
~. Illinois. made on the petition OF the
undersigned. Cornelius Donovan. exec
utOr OF the last VIII and testament OF
John HoldorS. deceased. for leave TO sell
the real estate OF said deceased. at the
January term. A. D. 1914. OF said court.
to-wft. on the dfth day of January.
ruary next. between the hours OF 10
O'Clock in the forenoon and 4 o'clock in
the afternoon OF said day. to-Wit. at
tie hour Of 10 o'clock a m. sell at pub
house in the city OF Rock Island. In
said county. the real estate described as
fOllovs, to-wit: The undivided one-half
90 OF that part or the southwest quar-
No three 90. IN township No. seven
teen tlzl. north OF range two 90. west
OF the fourth 81 Il. n. and described
as follows. tO-wlt- Commencing on the
eighth section line. eight 90 chains
Sous IN OF the northeast corner OF the
orarfer az OF said section. thence run
ning west four 90 chains and seventy
nine hundredths CID OF a chain.
thence south eight chains and thirty
~ fasJ links: thence east four (f)
chains and seycnty-nine lls) links a.
said eighth section line. thence north
eight GsJ chains and thirty-siN f1G)
links. 20 TIC place OF beginning. con
and known a. lot ten tf0J. Of said sec
zion. excepting therefrom the south
two 81 acres. Situated IN the county OF
Rock Island. state OF Illinois. on the
CORSELIUS DONOVAN.
Executor Of III .zsr VIII and Testn-
fncnt 81 JOHN H0ldorf. deceased
Dated this jth day OF January. A u.
MeEniry AieEniry. solicitors