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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
Prohibition is Always Unpropitious.

Prohibition is Always Unpropitious.
Over in Rapides parish they
are having a campaign on parish
wide prohibition, and the oppo-
nents all say it is an unpropitious
time to hold the election. Also
the same hue and cry is being
made over the proposition to vote
on the question of Statewide
prohibition. Here in Grant par
ish we are familiar with this
threadworn howl of the whisky
crowd. We first had prohibition
by wards, and then extended it
to the whole parish, holding sew
eral elections on the subject, and
winning in nearly every election.
We have had over thirty years
experience in Grant parish with
prohibition. and our people are
firmly convinced that the wider
you can extend the dry territory
the better it is for the mass of
the people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
Barrel Did Not vote . secret Balt6


Barret Did Not Vote Secret Ball
Col. R. G. Pleasant. at his
meeting in Colfax Wednesday
night. Oct, q, made the asser-
ton that Lieut.. Gov. Barrett vot-
ed a secret ballot at the prohi-
bition election in Shreveport in
January, 1908. Mrs. Fannie O.
Flood. formerly Mrs. L. C. Allen,
and DR.. j. A. Blanchard, have
signed statements that Mr.. Pleas
ants statement is untrue. Also
j. C. Foster and S. C.. Fullilove
have signed a statement that
they were present at the poll in
1908 and saw Mr.. Barrett cast an
open ballot for prohibition.
These statements are publish
ed on page 9 of the Shreveport
Times dated Oct. %.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
A synopsis of Barrels Platform.

1-Favors congressional district as
local option unit and pledges himself to
work for Statewide submission.
2-Declares saloons cost Louisiana
$37. 600, 900 annually and their Danish
ment will result in reducing expenses
of State by one-half. Says saloons are
a liability and not an asset.
3-Opposes increasing tax rate and
declares equalization of tax burdens
will solve States financial difficulties.
Would pursue liberal policy to-
ward State asylums and charitable in
ssl8As.
51Advocates more State aid for
agricultural and Industrial schools and
favors textile training to encourage
manufactures.
6-Subscribes to the doctrine of free
schools, competent and properly paid
teachers and free text books without
necessity of pauper oath.
Islands for wise and frugal laws
in interest of Industrial army of State.
8-Would abolish useless Offices and
boards in interest of economical adj
ministration of State. parish and mu-
nicipslity.
9-Favors changes in organic and
statutory laws to insure justice in
courts for rich or poor.
l0-Favors State aid for good roads.
1l-Stands for enforcement Of pres
ent antitrust laws and enactments to
protect legitimate business interests
of State.
12-Says primary laws should be re-
written and conducted at expense of
the State so that man of limited means
may aspire to Office.
49, Would apply and enforce civil
service law in cities of 5000 or more
population.
l4-Finally submits his candidacy on
record of sixteen years as a State Sen
ator and four years as Lieutenant Gov
ernor, which he offers as guarantee OF
his future course. In this plank he in
cludes four items that he favors, name
ly: woman's suffrage, industrial iegis-
lation, the State debt. and restriction
of the appointive power, which he de-
clares to be supplemental to and part
of his platform. making seventeen dis
tinct planks in all.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

Col. Ruffin G. Pleasant, candidate
for governor, addressed a good sized
crowd at the Colfax court house at p.
m. on Wednesday. Oct. q. All of the
200 seats IN the auditorium were occu-
pied except Is or 16. A large number
of ladies were present.
Mr.. Pleasant was accompanied by
Porteus R. Burke, candidate for lieu
tenant governor, and Ross E. Brazeale,
the latter gentleman taking a fling at
Jno. M. Parker. the Bull Moose Repub-
iican candidate for governor.
Attorney J. B. Roberts acted as mas
ter of ceremonies and moved that Mr..
r. S. Cameron be elected chairman by
reclamation, which was done.
Mr.. Roberts then read the following
list of names as vice presidents of the
meeting: M. E. Swafford, VIM. La
Croix. R. E. Mcknight, J. B. Roberts.
C. H. Mccain. J. A. Williams, C. H.
Tumminello. Earl Roberts. A. M. Lee
Sage, j. c. Mcknight, A. B. Perkins,
J. A. Hyde. w. B. Strother, J B. Nc
Knight, DIR. r. E. Jackson. w. 7. Lin
der. Joe Carver and w. D. Lurry.
Mr.. Burke was then introduced and
spoke for about twenty minutes in be-
half of his candidacy.
Attorney J. A. Williams, former L.
S. u. student, was then called upon to
introduce the speaker of the evening,
which he did in very laudatory style.
When Col. Pleasant arose he was
loudly spplauded, six or eight of his L.
S. U. fellow students leading the ap-
plause. The speaker devoted q large
portion of his address trying to show
that prohibition was an inopportune is
sue in the present campaign. He out.
lined his position as q local optionist.
and commented quite lengthily on what
he termed Mr.. Barret's inconsistent
attitude and sudden flop to gain favor
with the prohibitionists. He specially
stressed the point that he was for local
option and voted an open ticket for 10.
cal option in 1908. while Mr.. Barrel
voted secret ballot in the same cleo.
ZION.
John M. Parker was referred to by
Col. Pleasant as the Bull Moose candi
date who would be his opponent in tbs
general election. He said Mr.. Parker
was more ''bull'' than moose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
Senator S. ]. Harper Offers for Re-
Election.


Election.
By authorization we this week
place the name of Senator S. j.
Harper among our announce
ments as a candidate to succeed
himself as Senator from the 9th
district, subject to the regular
Democratic nomination. Senator
Harper prints an address in this
issue of the Chronicle in which
he clearly sets forth his position
on seven different issues that
are up for discussion in the pres
ent campaign. and we believe he
is sound on them all and in ac-
cord with most of the citizens of
this district. AS he has stated
his own position, we deem it I'M
necessary to say anything further
in his behalf than that his record
speaks for him, and from it the
voters can judge of his qualifica-
tons and make up their minds
when it comes to casting their
ballot for Senator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


We are authorized to announce
RICHARD NEWTON
as a candidate for Constable of ward
three, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce
H. B. SEXTON
as q candidate for Constable of ward
FIVE. subject to the Democratic primary
election.
We are authorized to announce
G. L.. BARRETT
as a candidate for Constable of ward
five. subject to the Democratic primary
election.
We are authorized to announce
r. w. RAMBO
as a candidate for Constable of ward
Ave, subject to the Democratic primary
election.
We are authorized to announce
w. P.F0STER
as candidate for Justice of the Peace
of ward five, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
S. B. PARISH
as a candidate for Second Constable of
ward two subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
S. J. HARPER
as candidate for Senator from the
9th Senatorial District, composed of
Grant, VIM and Caldwell parishes,
subject to the Democratic paimary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
Paw Your Poll Tax.

Your poll tax for 1915 is now due,
and you should not forget to pay it be-
fore December 81. Remember that you
must have your poll tax receipts for
1914 and 1915 if you expect to vote in
the primary election January Is, 1916.
II you failed to pay your 1914 poll tax
On or before December 81 of that year.
you are disfranchised, and cannot vote
in Che January primary election, nor
in the general election in April. See
to paying your poll tax, and do not al
low yourself to become Squaw Man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
How to be Efficient.

Nothing saps the vitality like kidney
trouble. 1t causes backache, headache,
stiff joints, sore muscles. always tir-
ed" feeling, rheumatism and other ills.
To be efficient you must be healthy.
Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kid
neys, help them do their work Of filter
ing out from the system the waste
matter that causes the trouble. ]. w.
Duncan Co.--Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

Having qualified as a candi-
date for Constable of ward three.
Me-. Richardson Newton autho-
rizes US to announce him. subject
to the Democratic nomination.
He is well qualified for the posi-
ton. has many friends who win
give him their support, and if
elected viii make = good officer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For Constable of Ward Five.

Mr.. G. L. Barrett is announced
in this issue as candidate for
Constable of ward five, subject
to the Democratic nomination.
He has served in this capacity
heretofore, is well and favorably
known in the ward, and if elect
ed can be relied on to do his duty
in an efficient manner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For Second Constable of Ward Two.

For Second Constable of Ward Two.
Mr.. S. B. Parish is announced
this week as a candidate for Sec
ond Constable of ward two. sub
ject to the regular party nominal
ton. He was born and raised
in Grant parish, is not lined up
with any candidate, and as he
lives in the center of the ward
is conveniently located to serve
either justice of the peace, and
will do his duty alike to all the
people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

At the solicitation of friends
Mr.. H. B. Sexton is announced
as candidate fou constable of
ward five, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election. He is
an energetic and competent man,
and if elected can be relied upon
to perform the duties of his Of
fee to the satisfaction of the
general public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
RUFrIN G. PLEASANT.
The Two Democratic Gubernatorial
Candidates.

. O0m01o8S<cs
The Democrats of Louisiana
are narrowed down to Lieut..
Gov. T. C. Barrett and Col. Ruff
fin G. Pleasant in their choice
for governor. The principal is
sue between these two men is
the question of Statewide pro-
hibition. Mr.. Pleasant visited
Colfax Wednesday night of this
week and addressed our citizens
in the interest of his cadidacy.
He devoted the most of his talk
to the discussion of Mr.. Barrett
as a prohibition candidate, and
left the impression that Barret
only has one single plank in his
platform, and that the issue it
presents at this time is altogether
inopportune.
In view of the fact that Mr..
Barrett opened his campaign at
Shreveport with the written
statement of seventeen distinct
issues which he advocates, it is
q little remarkable that Mr..
Pleasant only referred to four or
Eve of these issues in his speech.
We have just received word
that Mr.. Barrett expects to ad-
dress the citizens of Colfax at
the court house at z p. m. Satur-
day. Nov. 6. 1t is very proba-
BILE that Mr.. Barrett can explain
why Mr.. Pleasant ignores SO
many issues that he advocates,
and confines himself to a discus
sion of only a few of them, AT
any rate, Mr.. Barrett is a very
pleasing speaker. and our citi-
zens will find him quite interest
ing and instructive, and they
should not fail to come out and
hear him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
J. M. Dufilho for Sheriff.

Having duly qualified himself
as a candidate for Sheriff at the
Democratic primary election, Mr..
j. M. Dufilho authorizes US to
announce him as a candidate.
subject to the regular rules. Mr..
Duflho is fully qualified to fill
the Office of sheriff. He is not
lined up with any candidate or
faction, and if elected can be re-
lied upon to discharge the duties
of the Office without fear or favor
and with satisfaction to the gen.
eral public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For Constable of Ward Five.

Mr.. R. w. Rambo has qualified
as a candidate for constable of
ward five. and authorizes US to
announce his candidacy. subject
to the Democratic primary cleo
ton. He is a good man for the
position. has many friends who
wish him well. and will doubt
less receive a strong support for
the Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

We are authorized to announce
E. S. MURRELL
as candidate for Clerk of Court of
Grant parish. subject to the will of the
Democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. j. O'QUINN
as candidate for reelection as Clerk
of Court of Grant parish, subject to
the will of the Democratic voters in
the approaching Democratic primary
election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce
L. O. CLINTON
as a candidate for Sheriff of Grant par
ish, subject to the will of the Demo
cratic voters in the approaching Demo
cratic primary election
We are authorized to announce
T. o. HART
as q candidate for Sheriff of Grant par
ish, subject to the will of the Demo
cratic voters in the approaching Demo
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
J. M DUFILHO
az candidate for Sheriff of Grant par
ish, subject to the Democratic primary
election.
We are authorized to announce
r. w. WAGNER
as candidate for Sheriff of Grant par
ish. subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For Justice Of the Peace Of. Ward Five.

For Justice Of the Peace Of. Ward Five.
By authority Mr.. Will P. Fos-
ter is announced as a candidate
for justice of the peace for ward
five, subject to the Democratic
primary. Mr.. Foster is reputed
to be a competent, worthy citi-
zen, and if elected he will doubt
less make a satisfactory officer
bysthe faithful discharge of duty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
Our Jitney Offer-This and 5c.

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with FIVE cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago. H.. writing your name end
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing Fo-
leys Honey and Tar Compound, for
colds, coughs and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. ].
w. Duncan Co.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

Assessor Murrell finished the
tax rolls this week and informs
that the total vrlue Of the 1915
is 81. 06, 8O4. The value for
1914 was "a. 087. 664-a decrease
of $50. 800. owing mainly to de-
crease in timber. The various
taxes to be collected are as fol-
loxyo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
How the Candidates for Governor
Stand On Prohibition.
THOS. C.. BARRETT

Il favor immediate extension
of the prohibition unit from the
parish to the congressional dis
trict and providing for an elec-
ton therein on the assurance of
liquor license, as demanded by
the people. ! stand pledged to
do all in my power to see that
the question of statewide prohi-
biaion is submitted to the elector-
ate of the entire State for decis-
ion during my term of office as
governor if elected. My posi-
ton will be fully set forth in my
platform. now in course of pre-
paration.''
RUFFIN G. PLEASANT.
Il favor local option with the
parish as a unit. Should / be
elected governor and the legisla-
ture passes a Statewide prohibi-
ton bill l would veto it. My
reason will be given fully and
frankly in my platform and pub
lie speeches. /"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For senator.

We are authorized to announce
CHAS. H. TEAL
as q candidate for Senator from the
9th Senatorial District, composed of
Grant, VIM and Caldwell parishes,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

WARD FOUR.
We are authorized to announce
n. H. NUGENT
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
Four, subject to the will Of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
o. C. WATSON
a. q candidate for reelection to the Of
fee of Police Juror for Ward Four,
Grant parish, subject to the will of the
Democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce
G. A. FOSTER
as candidate for Representative of
Grant parish, subject to the win Of the
Democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
WARD SIX.

WARD SIX.
We are authorized to announce
C. w. CALHOUN
a. Q candidate for Police Juror Of ward
six. subject to the Democratic primary
election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
WARD THREE.

WARD THREE.
We are authorized to announce
L. e. BRUNSON
as candidate for Police Juror Of ward
three, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce
]. J. DEWITT
az q candidate for Police Juror for
Ward Three, Grant parish, subject to
the will of the Democratic voters in the
approaching Democratic primary cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce
A. r. SANDIFER
as q candidate for Police Juror Of ward
three. subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

We are authorized to announce
w. W.. DUNNsls5 5 s.sa
as candidate for Magistrate of ward
five, subject to the Democratic primary
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

We are authorized to announce
O. c. RICHARDSON
as q candidate for Magistrate Of ward
three. subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce
ODUS WATSON
as candidate for Magistrate Of. Ward
Three, Grant parish subject TO the
will of the voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30

WARD TWO.
We are authorized to announce
]. M. JONES
as q candidate for Police Juror Of Ward
Two, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
o. L. NUGENT
as candidate for reelection as Police
Juror of Ward Two, subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
WARD FIVE.

We are authorized to announce
]. L. HOLMES
a. q candidate for Police Juror of ward
FIVE, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
WARD SIX.

f. p BULLITT
as . candidate for Magistrate of ward
six, subject to the Democratic primary
election. ~ .:sf'>si q ~ ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-30
For Police Juror.
wARD-ONE

We are authorized to announce
w. A. BKOWNLEE
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
One, Grant parish, subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN RANDOLPH
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
One, Grant parish. subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-03
REPORT BRICK PLANT
SOLD TO POWDERCO
Perth Amboy Fire Brick Co..
Said to Have Given Option
Would Locate Elsewhere.

According to story published in
the New York Press this morning the
Perth Amboy Fire Brick Company,
one of the Ostrander plants located
along the Raritan river, has given an
option on its property to big pow
der concern. The report that the
brick company was going out of
business was vigorously denied, how
ever.
= The option on the property, it is
understood, was given about two
weeks ago, and expires today. AL
thous.h the optIu1. has not been ac-
repted up to Lie present time, it was
stated by one of the officers of the
company last night that If the deal
goes through The concern will find
quarters elsewhere and construct a
new factory.
IA effort to reach the Plant by tel
ephoDe today was unsutGe sstui.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-03
SAY PR|Nz E|TEL
MAKES ESCAPE
DURING STORM
No Confirmation That German
Converted Cruiser Gets
Away at Newport News.
WIRE OUT OF COMMISSION
Weather Officials Say If Eitel
Did Escape She Had an
Ideal Night for Occasion.
STIFF STORM OFF cApEs
German Consulate in New York
is Not Inclined to Believe the
Washington Report.
STIFF STORM OFF cApEs

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, April 3.-The wealth
er bureau has heard a rumor from
Baltimore today that the German
converted cruiser Prinz Eitel Fried
rich escaped from Newport News last
night. There was neither telegraph
nor telephone communication be-
tween Washington and Newport
News and Norfolk. the storm having
put all wires out OF commission. The
keenest interest was expressed at the
government department, but none
we're able to verify it,. Weather
officials say If the Eitel did make the
run it had an ideal night for 1t. There
was a stiff northeast storm off the
Capes with an overcast sky and
binding snow flurries.
The navy department admitted to-
day that it had succeeded in getting
a wireless to Norfolk. but no answer
had been received.
No reason could be seen for sec
recy If the Eitel had got away. Con-
sequently cons derable doubt was
raised concerning reports that it had
sailed Friday night Naval men said
that If it did not take advantage OF so
good an opportunity -. certainly
meant to interne. k71n
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-03
WILL TRY To GET WOODMEh
CONVENTION IN THIS CITY

At the 1915 convention of the
Woodmen of the World, to be held in
Newark Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 13 and IA. an invitation will
be extended to the state organiza-
tion to make Perth Amboy the con-
vention city in 1917. Mayor Ferd
Garretson, and President John
Pfeiffer and Secretary Hugh Lynch,
of the Board of Trade, will attend
the Newark convention and, working
in conjunction with the local Wood
men, they will put forth a strenuous
effort to bring the next bi-annual
state convention here
The Perth Amboy district is one of
the banner districts of the state and
it is believed that this city is en-
titled to this recognition, having a
membership of over 1900 here.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-03
JESS WILLARD FAVORITE
OVER JACK JOHNSON NOW
Special by United press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire
Havana, April IA sensational
squirt of betting ON Mondays world s
championship bout brought a change
In odds to favor Jess Willard. The
prevailing figures were six to five on
the Kansas cowboys winning. Last
nights quotations of seven to five
with Johnson on the good end,
changed suddenly. There was a wild
rumor flying about that the tip had
been given out that it was agreed
that Willard should win. The fight
promoters Indignantly denied any
such plan and insisted the sudden
shift in odds was due to the big in
ftux OF white men from the states,
weighted down with money intent on
taking the white mans burden.