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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
The Party Of the People

lists of other countries at the period when the
war clouds began to gather rapidly over Eu-
rope and were cut off in their ant-war prop
aganda by the declaration of martial law
Second, and what is, perhaps, more impor-
tant Socialism is international but not anti
national. The Social Democracy of Germany
is part and parcel Of the people of Germany
1t is the party through which the demand
for popular government finds expression
Once the country was plunged into war and
the tramp of Russian armies was already au-
dlble over the plains of East Prussia it was
not for the Socialists of Germany, the repre-
sentatives of the common people of Germany,
to split the unity Of the nation And so the
Socialists voted for the budget in the Reich
stag and went forth to die for the Father
land In voting for the war budget the So
cial Democrats made declaration of their
position through their chairman, Herr Haase,
which read in part:
"a most serious hour is upon us, an hour
in which matter of life and death confronts
us. The results of the imDerialistic policy
which furnishes cause for the entire world to
take up arms and permits the horrors of war
to engulf us-the results of this policy, we
say, have broken forth like a storm flood.
The responsibility for this calamity falls
upon supporters of this policy. We ourselves
are not responsible.
I'VE do not regard this support of the Gov
ernment in the light of a contradiction to
our duty in connection with international SOL
idarity to which we are just as firmly bound
as to Germany itself We hope that this ia
tai strife will prove lesson to the millions
who will come after us, lesson which will
fill them with lasting adherence for all war
fare, May they be converted by this to the
ideals of Social Democracy and international
peace. And now, bearing these thoughts in
mind, we give our sanction to the voting of
these moneys" (Applause from all parties.)
Since the declaration OF war however 1t
has become known that while the party as a
whole demands peace without conquest, at
least one-third of the membership and lead
ers are opposed to supporting the Govern
ment on any ground. Among the latter are
Karl Liebkneoht Socialist member of the
Reichstag from the Kalser's own district OF
Potsdam and also member of the Prussian
Diet, and Rosa Luxembourg, now serving a
jail sentence for agitating against the Kaiser
and the Government
In the hands OF this great party lies, in
great measure, the basis which Germany
will conclude peace, If the party should sue
ceed in rousing public opinion in favor OF
immediate action without conquest and thus,
through the coming peace conference, bring
about that territorial readjustment in Eu-
rope upon which, in great degree the peace
of Europe depends, It will have accomplished
the greatest political service in all history
and will take its place as the leading force
of the new Germany, the Germany that is
10 be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Women should be paid at the very least a
living wage. Any society that neglects so ele'
mentary requirement invites disaster.-Cieye
land Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

It is our American weakness TO think we arc
solving a problem by restating IL, and now be-
cause we have let Independence Day become
merely the Fourth of July We propose TO nams
a different date for doing what ought 70 90
on the traditional day-Chieago Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

When Germany talks OF leaving the east
ern field Of battle 10 Austria. the Bear re-
heetively ticks his chops.
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THE NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

For our part, we are not in favor OF turning
Senior Huerta loose until he has saluted the nag
Galveston News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Senator Kern promises a cloture rule Re
member how mad we got with Car Reed about
cloture rules?-Augusta Chronicle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

1t Is when we come TO see Mexico as II =
today that we appreciate the best traits O
Diaz as he exhibited them when In the funess
OF his supremacy. Dlaz was despot perhaps.
but despot OF gIeat intelligence and broad
pereeptions-Boston Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

The Emperor OF Japan is to be presented
Bible by his admirers in this country. HOS
about presenting a Bible to the rulers OF Grsa.
Britain France, Germany, Italy. Austria ana
RussiaG These Christian princes and potentstss
seem to have forgotten that there is such
book.-Baltimore Evening Sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Says the Governor OF Virginia TO the Cow
tween debts"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

When Is a trade secret not a trade secretj
When the Court tells every one all about IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

"Kitseel Kitseel" says sayville as it pokes
Uncle sam roguishly in the ribs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Westward the course OF Councils takes ia
way. Pity It won't stay therel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Germany demands more concessions" A
ream or two OF passport blanks?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

In its avidity for concessions. Germany
seems to have mistaken US for South Amer
ican nation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Napoleon marched much farther into Russia
without forcing the Car TO make peace =
Springfield Republican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Berlin is rapidly converting the American
passport into danger signal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
POPULAR REVOLT
AGAINST THE WAR
The German Social-Democratic De-
mand for Peace Is the Expression
of the Sentiments of the Strongest
Political Party in the Empire.
Bv JOSEPH sHAPLEN

nNHE demands of the Socialists Of Germany
i for peace have raised a new hope for an
early cessation Of the European conflict.
Those who know the strength and power OF
the German Social Democracy, with its $500
900 votes, 100000 dues-paying members ana
112 representatives in the Reichstag, the
largest political representation in the body
base this hope on two main points; hrst' the
power which the party wields in molding
German public opinion and, second, the we'll
grounded assumption that the appeals Tor
peace, as published in the Berlin Vorwaerts
and in party manifestos, were published with
the consent and approval Of the Government.
The Socialists Of Germany have supported
the Government throughout the war 1t Is
estimated that there are 100000 Socialists IN
the German armies and It is said that the
very first victim who fell before the forts OF
Liege were brave Saxons and avowed Social
Democrats.
why have the Socialists supported the Gov
eminent? The entire history of the Social
Democratic movement in Germany is closely
interviewer with n continued and unceaslng
fight against militarism. Even as late as
July 20, 1914, the Socialists were holding mon
ster meetings protesting against the declara-
tion OF hostllities and on that very day the
Berlin vorwaerts appeared with a full front
page editorial, entitled Down with the
War"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

will-breakers share the opinions OF Berlin
on scraps OF paper"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Local hosiery men are ready to dye for the
sole OF America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Archangell What an appropriate name for
a munitions portl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Ten to one "wieprz" IS Russian fol
''Ypres."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
what a pretty fist John L. writes!

What a pretty fist John L. writes!
Ten to one "wieprz" IS Russian for
''Ypres"
Local hosiery men are ready to dye for the
sole OF America.
Archangel What an appropriate name for
a munitions portl
wll-breakers share the opinions OF Berlin
on scraps OF paper"
Berlin is rapidly converting the American
passport into a danger signal
Westward the course OF Councils takes its
way Pity It won't stay therel
''Kitseel Kitseel" says sayville as it pokes
Uncle Sam roguishly in the ribs.
Germany demands more concessions" A
ream or two OF passport blanks?
When Is a trade secret not trade secret7
when fha Court tells every one all about IT,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-06-19
Mr.. H. C. Faraldo, the master tailor,
will clean and press your Palm Beach
or Linen suit for only fifty cents.
This is YOUR Chance
GRASP 1t

Subscribe for as much as you can
pay for by June Is of eleven thousand
1l,00U shares of treasury stock OF
the Galway Oil Corporation of La,
domiciled at Colfax, La, at ten cents
per share. Par value one dollar per
share, full paid and worcestershire.
When the IL 900 shares are paid for to
B. F. Galway, president. A first
mortgage drawing 1915 for IL months
from date, with the subscribers names
and amount subscribed and paid for).
will be executed by the president and
secretary, as per charter, to secure
each and every subscriber against loss.
The stock is thereby given as q bonus
to the subscribers, the mortgage Sc
curing them against loss. This mort
gage can be paid any day before June,
the total amount being 81, 10000. This
This loan is made to float an issue OF
guaranteed gold bonds, already pro-
vided for, the sale of which will give
us ample capital for development pur-
poses. The SW of Sec. IL, TIP. z N,
K. A w., La. M, is the property of the
Galway Oil Corporation of La, domi-
ciled at Colfax, La, and is all free and
clear of debt, taxes paid, etc. There
is So, 900 worth of standing timber on
the place. This is real exported oil
land.
BY order of the board of directors.
B. F. GALWAY,
President and General Manager.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-06-19
DIED.

DEAN-At her home at Paramount,
Grant parish, La, at HOS p. m, Sun
day, June Is, 1915, Clara Price Dean,
beloved wife of A. A. Dean, born Jan.
26, 1856, departed this life aged IS
years, 4 months and IL days.
The deceased was married to A. A.
Dean, February 8, 1876, and by this
union became the mother of ten chill
dren, seven of whom survive her, name
ly: Mrs. Louis A. Cowley, of Mansfield;
G. H. Dean, of Fairmount; A. M. and
L. B. Dean, of Boyce; Mrs. Robert B.
Hall, of Naples; G. c. Dean, of Fair
mount; ]. w. Dean, of Oakdale, La.
Her remains were brought to Colfax
Monday afternoon for burial, funeral
services being conducted in the M. E.
church by Rev. Morris, of Boyce. The
five sons of the deceased and her SON.
in-law, Louis A. Cowley, acted as pail
bearers, and a very large concourse of
friends and relatives of the family at
tended the corpse from the church to
the cemetery.
Mrs. Dean was q consistent member
of the M. E. Church South from her
childhood. She was of quiet retiring
disposition. a great home lover, and
seldom visited anybody except her inn
mediate relatives. yet she had many
friends, and in the hearts of her chill
dren she was specially treasured. In
common with the many friends of the
bereaved family the Chronicle would
give expressions of sympathy and con-
dolence. but in it all we know there is
little comfort save in the assurance of
the Master, ''she hath chosen that good
part which shall not be taken away
from her."
Mansfield and Bunkie papers please
copy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-06-19
Notice of Election.
STATE OF LOUISIANA I
Parish of Grant

Pursuant to authority contained in
an ordinance adopted by the police jury
OF Grant parish on the 7th day of June,
1915, /, k. w. Richardson, president
of said police jury, hereby give notice
that an election will be held in Ward
Number Four of said parish of Grant,
on the 18th day of July, 1915, as set
forth in the following abstract of said
ordinance:
Section l.
Be it Ordained by the police jury of
Grant parish in lawful session, That
an election shall be held and is hereby
called to be held in Ward Number Four
VI said parish of Grant, on the 18th
cay of July, 1915, at which election q
majority of the property taxpayers of
said Ward Number Four, in number
and amount, eligible to vote and voting
shall determine the
Proposition to levy a five mills tax
on all the property in said Ward Num-
Der Four of said parish of Grant, for a
period of five years, beginning with the
year 1915 and ending with the year
1919. for the purpose Of building ami
maintaining the public roads in said
Ward Number Four.
The said election shall be held at the
following polling places and by the Off
GERS named, each being a registered
voter:
At Buckelew Precinct-F. M. Deem,
B. F. Moore and ]. E. Nugent, COM
missioners; G. A. Hart, clerk; j. E.
Watson, returning officer.
At Lincecum Precinct-F. P. Tabor,
R. Rambo and C. C. Mckay. Jr., COM
missio2ers; ]. L. Kent, clerk; c.. C.
Mckay, ST., returning officer.
Notice is hereby further given that
on the 18th day of July, 1915. the Sec
ond day following the election afore-
said. at IL o'clock M. the police jury
will meet at the court house in Colfax
in said parish and there in public ses-
sion open the ballot boxes, examine
and count the votes and canvass the re-
turns and declare the result of said
election. and promulgate the same.
Given on this the 7th day of June,
1915, at Colfax, Louisiana.
r. w. RICHARDSON
President Of the Police Jury of Grant
Parish, La.
A true copy.
R. S. CAMERON,
Secretary.
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Fl. L. Brian for Constitutional Dele
gate.

In this issue of the Chronicle will be
found the announcement of Mr.. Hardy
l.. Brian, who is a candidate to repre-
sent Grant parish in the Constitutional
Convention to be held next fall Mr..
Brian is one of the best qualified men
in the parish for this position. He is
q native of Grant, was born July IL,
1866, and will soon be fifty years old,
and has spent nearly his entire life in
this parish. He spent ten years as a
newspaper editor, from 1890 to 1900, at
Winfield and Natchitocpes, and is at
this time part owner and business man.
ager of the Winfield Times. He lives
at Verda, in Grant parish, and comes
and goes between his home and Winn-
field two or three times a week, hav-
ing to be in Winfield occasionally to
look after the paper.
For some time Mr.. Brian was inde-
pendent in his politics, but when VIM.
Jennings Bryan captured the Demo-
cratic party he went back to it, joining
the party in 1898 and working in it ever
since. He has had extensive experience
in public matters, having represented
VIM parish two terms in the legisla-
ture, being elected in 1892 and 1896.
He is ready speaker and effective in
debate, and his hobby may be said to
be about schools and public improve
ments. He has to his credit fine rec
ord in the matter of school improve
ments. road building, etc., of which
matters the people Of Grant have am
pie knowledge, owing to his active and
energetic efforts throughout the parish
in bringing these progressive PROPOSE
friends will give him hearty support
for the convention.
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Notice of Election.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Grant

Pursuant to authority contained in an
ordinance adopted by the police jury
of Grant parish on the 7th day OF June,
1915, |. K. w. Richardson, president
of said police jury, hereby give notice
that an election will be held in Ward
Number Two of said parish of Grant
on the 18th day of July, 1915, as set
forth in the following abstract OF SAID
ordinance:
Section l.
Be it ordained by the police jury OF
Grant parish in lawful session conven-
ed, That an election shall be held and
is hereby called to be held in Ward
Number Two of said parish of Grant
on the 18th day of July, 1915, at which
election majority of the property tax
payers of said Ward Number Two, in
number and amount, eligible to vote
and voting, shall determine the
Proposition to levy a five mills tax
on all the property in said Ward Num-
Der two, of said parish of Grant, for q
period of five years, beginning with
the year 1915 and ending with the year
1919, for the purpose of building and
maintaining the public roads in said
Ward Number Two.
The said election shall be held at the
following polling places and by the Off
Gals named, each being a registered
voter:
At Bagdad Precinct. NJ Anthony,
A. M. Brown and John James, COM
missioners; M. C. Buckner, clerk; Phil
Hebert, returning officer.
At Bruce Precinct-H. c. Tullos,
Willie Chandler and j. 7. Flanagan,
commissioners; VIM. Hammons, clerk;
M. Chandler, returning officer.
At Simms Precincts. w. LaCroix,
Ben Darlington and w. E. Chandler,
commissioners; j. H. Coulson, clerk:
H. S. Darlington, returning officer.
At Pollock Precinct-J. M. Jones,
Walter Adams and J. w. Walker, COM
missioners; William Johnson. clerk;
]. 7. Lee, returning officer.
Notice is hereby further given that
on the l4th day of July, 1915, the Sec
ond day following heselection afore-
said, at IL o'clock M, the police jury
will meet at the court house in Colfax
in said parish, and there in public ses-
sion open the ballot boxes. examine and
count the votes and canvass the re-
turns and declare the result of said
election and promulgate the same.
Given on this the 7th day of June,
1915, at Colfax, Louisiana.
R. w. RICHARDSON,
President of the Police Jury of Grant
Parish, La.
A true copy.
R. S. CAMERON,
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-06-19

Miss Alice McNeely, in company with
Miss Henri Dee Williams, of Natchi-
toches, left for New Orleans Wednes-
day night, and from there went to
Nashville, Tenn, where they will join
a large party of Belmont college girls
on six weeks trip to the Panama Ex-
position. The girl students of Belmont
each have the right to invite a girl
companion, and Miss Alice goes as the
guest of Miss Henri Dee. On return.
ing from California they viii visit in
Winchester, KY, and other points be-
fore returning home in September
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-06-19

The Ladies' Memorial Association
will hold the annual meeting for the
election of officers on Monday, June 81.
at p. M, in the Baptist church. All
ladies are invited to join and help the
association in the work of caring for
the cemetery.
All owners of cemetery lots are urged
to pay up dues before that date, which
marks the close of six years of work
by the association. Most lot owners
are prompt in their payments, while
some are delinquent to the amount of
several dollars. A little thought given
the matter will convince the fairminded
citizen that aside from comforting a
favor on the society in paying his dol
lar, the society is comforting q favor
on him in making the effort to keep up
his lot for one year for one dollar. The
only funds available, besides those from
the sale of lots, are the dues of 81. 90
per year assessed lot owners, and as
these ladies who are intrusted give
their time and attention to the work,
they should not be required to canvass
the town to collect dues.
Those who hold no deeds to their lots
may secure them from the mayor of
the town by the payment of five dol
lars. MRS. G. H. mcknight,
President.
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July Celebration at verda.

There is to be a public gathering and
celebration in Verda on Saturday, July
8. The Ladies Aid will serve refresh
ments-ice cream and cold drinks-for
the benefit of the Methodist church.
The general public is cordially invited
to attend and lend their hearty coop
Grafton. MRS. ]. M. NELAs
MRS. w. F. BARHAM
MRS. r. w. HARRISON
MRS. H. B. MILLIKAN
MRS. j. C. WILSON
MISS BERTHE HARRISON,
Committee.
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Notice of Election.
STATE Of LOUISIANA

STATE Of LOUISIANA
Parish of Grant
Pursuant to authority contained in
an ordinance adopted by the police jury
of Grant parish on the 7th day of June,
| 1915, /, r. w. Richardson, president
of said police jury, hereby give notice
that an election will be held In Road
District Number Five of said parish on
the 18th day of July, 1915, as set forth
in the following abstract of said ordi-
nance:
Section l.
Be it ordained by the police jury Of
Grant parish, in lawful session conven-
ed, That an election shall be held and
is hereby called to be held in Road
District Number Five of said parish
on the 18th day of July, 1915, at which
the majority of the taxpayers of the
said road districtin number and amount,
eligible to vote and voting, shall de
termine the
Proposition to incur debt and issue
negotiable bonds therefor of the said
Grant parish Road District Number
Five in the sum of sixteen thousand
and FIVE hundred ($l6, 500. 0O) dollars.
for the purpose of constructing, i'm
proving and maintaining public roads.
together with bridges and other nee
essary equipment, within the limits of
said road district, title to which shall
vest in the public, the said bonds to
run Tor period of five years and to
bear interest at the rate of five per
cent per annum, payable semi-annually.
The said election to be held at the
following polling places and by the off,
cials named, each being a registered
voter:
At Rochelle Precinct-W. B. Black
shear, A. D. Bagwell and S. ]. Sim
mons, commissioners; VIM. Nimock.
clerk: w. N. Tully, 1eturning officer.
At Selma Precinct. A. Bradford.
]. H. Smith and J. NJ. KEGS, commits.
sioners; Sam McCarty, clerk; G. L.
Barrett, returning officer.
Notice is hereby further given that
on the 18th day Of July, 1915, the Sec
ond day following said election, at IL
O'Clock m, the police jury will meet At
the court house In Colfax In said par.
ish. and there In public session open
the ballot boxes, examine and count
the votes as to number and amount and
examine and canvass the returns and
declare the result of said election and
promplgete the same.
Given On this the 9TH day Of June,
1915. at C0lfax, In said parish,
r. w. RICHARDSON.
President Of the Police Jury of Grant
Parish. La.
R. s. CAMERON.
Secretary.