davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
How to Prevent Croup.

When the child is subject to attacks
of Group. see to it that he eats light
evening meal. as an overloaded stomach
may bring on an attack, also watch for
the first symptom oarseness, and give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy As soon
as the child becomes hoarse. Obtain
able everywhere. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Out of the Race.

When one wakes with stiff back,
pains in muscles, aches in joints, or
rheumatic twinges, he cannot do his
best. If you feel out of the race, tired
languid, or have symptoms of kidney
trouble, act promptly. Foley Kidney
Pills help the kidneys get rid of poison
Gus waste matter that causes trouble.
J. w. Duncan Co.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

Mrs. VIM. LaCroix, Mrs. ]. M.
Burg, Miss Beatrice Dunn. Miss Ouida
Seigel, Miss Ellen Price and Mr.. Eth
ridge Perkins were among the Colfax
people who attended Mardi Gras in New
Orleans this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Make Tomorrow A Better Day.

If things went wrong today. if you
suffered from indigestion, sick head
ache, biliousness, bloating, bad breath,
or other condition caused by delayed
bowel action, take Foley Cathartic
Tablet now and tomorrow will be bet
ter day. This wholesome physic acts
without pain or nauses. J. w. Dun
can Co. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Notice to Applicants for Licenses to
Teach School.

Notice is hereby given that the next
regular examination for licenses to
teach in the public schools of Grant
parish will be held in the court house
at Colfax, La on April 8, and 5, 1916
for white; and April 6, and s, 1916,
for negroes. All applicants are re-
quested to be on hand promptly at 8
o'clock a. M. at which time the exami-
nation will begin.
Colfax, La, March 2, 1916.
j. N. WARNER,
Parish Superintendent Of Education.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

The town of Colfax has received q
two-cylinder chemical fire engine, anda
demonstration trial is to be given it
next week before being accepted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

A light brindle heavy set COW, neither
marked or branded, very fat, with
large bag and nearly ready to bring
calf, A liberal reward paid for return
to l.. H. JOHNSTON,
inch IL. Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

Mrs. Felix Williams, and little son
Felix, of Shreveport, have been visit
ing her brother, Mr.. w. X. Garrett,
for the past week..
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

Miss Jennie Hardie. of Bunkie, La,
who arrived in Colfax on Tuesday of
last week, on q visit to her sister. Mrs.
]. A. Scott. returned home on the II q.
m. train on Friday of this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

Mr.. Johnston Will Not Be Candidate
for Marshal.
Mr.. S. w. Johnston has instructed
the Chronicle to withdraw his name as
a candidate for Marshal of Colfax, and
to state for him that he will not be a
candidate for reelection in the town
election called for April 10.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
The coHax Chronicle
SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1916.

Miss Anna Belle Williams has re-
turned from a visit of ten days to her
home near Baton Rouge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

We are authorized to announce
JOHN D. OWENS
as a candidate for Marshal of the town
of Colfax. subject to the will of the
people in the April town election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

We are authorized to announce
j. @. LONG
as q candidate for Mayor of the town
of Colfax, subject to the will of the
voters at the town election in April.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
For Marshal.

For Marshal.
We are authorized to announce
E. L. (NICK) BRISTER
as candidate for Marshal of the town
of Colfax, subject to the will of the
people in the April town election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

We are authorized to announce
C. H. SMITH
as candidate for Marshal of the town
of Colfax. subject to the will of the
people in the April town election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Notice.

Trespassing is not allowed on my
premises under penalty of the law.
m11-5t* EMILY F. BILLS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Lost.

A ladies' blue coat, on model road be-
tween Rochelle and Colfax. Finder
notify the Chronicle, or DR.. w. R. Buff
fington, Rochelle, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
H0tU 7iUo Men
Cured LaGTippe

Last winter I suffered with . ter
rible cold and case of Ia grippe"
writes z. C. Rhodes of Middleton. Ga.
when getting well of In grippe still
had a hacking cough and for several
/ began taking Foiey's Honey and
Tar and soon I was well Of both
cough and cold and it never re-
turned"
+. G. Prevo. Bedford. Ind. writes:
AFTER having an attack Of IL grippe
II left me with 4 severe cough and
I tried everything. lost in weight
and got 80 thin 1t looked ~ though
I would never get well. I tried
two bottles cured me. em now we'll
and back to normal weight"
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound -
q healing family remedy and seldom
fails to relieve coughs. colds, Group
whooping cough, raw and inflamed
throat. tight and sore chest irritat.-
ed tickling throat and bronchial
coughs.
j. w. DUNCAN CO., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11

We are authorized to announce
]. P. SULLIVAN
as candidate for Mayor of the town
of Colfax, subject to the will of the
voters at the town election in April.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
Changeable Weather Brings Sickness.

Manageable weather Brings Sickness.
The changeable weather of March
causes coughs, colds, Group and grippe.
There no such thing as a light cold
none that a person can safely neglect.
Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe and
reliable family medicine that heals in
famed, congested air passage, stops
coughs and eases breathing. J. W..
Duncan Co.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-03-11
For Aldermen.

For Aldermen.
We are authorized to announce the
following, as candidates for Aldermen
of the town of Colfax:
w. C. CARNAHAN
P. A. DEAN
H. B. FARALDO
A. M. GOODWIN
C. w. WILLIAMS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
WHEELING MAN WAS AMONG THE
INJURED BUT NOT BADLY HURT
.BRANDEIS MAY Be
REPORTED WITHOUT
Recommendation

WASHINGTON, May 15.-It now ap-
pears practically certain that the issue
over The nomination OF Louis ID.
BrandeiS TO the supreme court of the
United States Is 10 be fought out in the
senate without recommendation from
the judiciary. committee. which has
considered and investigated the case
for more than three months.
Although no authoritative announce
ment has been made regarding the at
titude Of the judiciary committee. it
was reported after a protraCted secret
session OF the committee today thai q
favorable report on the nomination
could not be agreed upon and that
several Democratic senators who did
not wish TO vote for such report
would support a motion To return the
nomination 10 the senate without rec
ommendation. one Democratic mem
Der OF the committee who has been
wavering in his attitude toward Mr.
BrandeiS told a Republican colleague
that the committee would report the
nomination without approval or dis
approval. probably next "Wednesday.
There are eighteen members OF the
committee. ten Democrats and eight
Republicans. All Of the Republicans
are opposed TO confirmation Two
Democrats are said 10 be strongly
against it. and two favor a report with
out recommendation These two are
urging the compromise for which the
other Democrats may have 20 vote To
prevent adverse action
such "a course would mean "A long
night in the senate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
Lost American Trooper
Is Found Demented And
Near Death From Thirst

MARATHON. Texas. Nav l5-F.
Bundanis. the lost trooper Of company
\. IAN Cavalry was found TODAY by
Champion Wood q mining man or
Boquillas. wandering half dead from
thirst and exhaustion. in the woods
"1 miles north Of BoquiUas Wood.
who was euroutc for this city picked
him up !n his automobile and turned
him over 70 Captain William ~.
smart. of the hospital corps here
Eundanis. who was "a member Of the
Garrison al Glenn SPRINGS. When
found be was demcnted and MS
clothes were IN tatters.
Mr.. Woods said that CourierS are
arriving IN BOquillas from both Col.
Frederick Sil1sy. commander Of the
second punitive expedition in Mexico
and Major 0eorge T. Langhornc.
whose nyir-s squadron is leading the
advance guard Mr. Wood said he
did not know whether Col Sibley.
leading the Fourteenth Cavalry has
caught up with the advance guard
which Or g. reported here. halted
eighty miles South of the border
According to- Nr Wood. Major Lang
horne possesses Information as 10 the
whereabouts Of raiders OF Glenn
Springs and Boqullas and is only
waiting the arrival of reinforcements
from Col Silhoy to attack
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
VILLA FOLLOWERS
FAIL TO SPREAD
AMERICAN REVOLT

FIELD HEADQUARTERS VIA
ARMY MOTOR To COLUMBUS. y.
VI. May l5-Another failure Of Villa
followers 10 spread the spirit of re-
volt against Americans has been reg
ister'd here in the employment OF
forty Mexican laborers from the town
OF Las Cruces az road building under
the direction of the engineer corps
attached 10 the eNpeditiouary force.
This road is for the use of the army
motor truck trains
When CandelTio Cervantcs. a villa
leader, entered Las Cruces with some
OF ms followers recently. ne threat
ened with death any Mexican there
after caught WORKING for or selling
food io American soldiers Ceryanfes
claimed to have Telegram from villa.
which represented that the bandit
leader had recovered from his wounds
and was returning with 5000 men 10
attack he Americans For some DAYS
the power Of this threat manifested
itself But with strong American
patrols in the section This fear passed
and 90 the hour set hy tine engineer.
for duty
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
-Four War Prisoners
Killed And Many Are
Wounded In Uprising

OTTOWA. Ont. May 15-Four Aus.
trisn prisoners of war were killed ard
fifteen were wounded as q result of
and outbreak in the intcrment camp
ai kapuskasing. ON the Transconri-
mental Railway cO miles west OF
Cochrant. according To- reports which
reached the militia department here
tonight
Major General Sir sam Hughes.
Minister of Militia. announced that he
had sent Gen. Iu.ic. commanding rho
Toronto military district tu fIC camps
10 take charge Of tho situation
Details of tho revolt are wsaccr and
General liuEhs- declined fo discuss
30 until he has received a report from
Cen Logic
N was said az tho militia department
that for some time the prisoners at
the camps bad been manifDstin a
spirit of lrfubordIuatiou 20 tho mill.
tary authorities Several DAYS dEo
Tho unrest eliminated in a concerted
urrisinr thc prisoners refusing fo so
fo work and fhrsafrninE violence
HrHIuri iIn EuaId.
So mrn1Uirr did fhrIr attitude ho.
come. 30 was stated. fhHf fh, lu1rIa
we're compelled zoo take cNfrDwc wsta.
ore. and nfo ON fh, wHlrurfrrfa
Tho revolt va. gur'ind quickly auI
fho latest report fUu'suf wa. that fUr
camp. were quiet
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
POINCARE'S SPEECH
GIVES FRENCH POLICY

PARIS. MAY n G.35 o. M The
speech of President Poiucare st Nancy
on sunday. in which hr declared that
France did mot want Germany f0 ofrr
peace. hlf desired that .he should 4sE
peace ui France. ie widely commented
ON today hE mo now paper. 10. fhr
fnIl and authoritative announcement
ni 'hn Irnurh policy on fh. subject of
rf1cg The Temps s1FH.
'INn di course OF fhr president Of
fhf republic ie much fore than ar Irr.
pro sifr nrHf1rIrll mantle. .fsHon trI
..'fr if mo- rcfl Tor deception either af
Berlin ur Iu fhr capita. of neutral
fnIr'f'r. whore fhD .dr. of eventual
Jon III entertained .mrrr fIu..
without authority HrI without ra.r .rur.
h.Nfr Th. president. aIdr.. .,
'r fh" sentiment. profoundly
rooted Ir ihr heart. nf HH good rf.r,r
mon fnd against which r1 qur. fIor4bIs
man'IFro viii over prevail Tho On
..'| trrurh people Hrr received f0
nn'I' f'0t obtain H U.H.r rlr.f4b
N N.rr '.I rrHfs Hrd giving ru4r
Iu''N nf fguI' Ih.um .uI .f4I.ff.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
COLLAPSEJ@;%AT AKRON; TEN KILLED
SIR ROGER EASEMENT AND HIS
PRINCIPAL COMPANION FACING
A CHARGE OF HIGH TREASON

LONDON. Man 10 (S:20 p. m)-The
writing of new chapter of the history
of the Sim Fcin rebellion was begun
today. when Sir Roger Easement,
knighted in 1911 for services to the
british government. and Daniel Julian
Bailey. an Irish private soldier. one of
his companions ON the ill-fater sub
marine trip from Germany TO Ireland.
were placed in the dock of the Row
street police court for preliminary eN-
animation on the charge of high
treason.
While considerable testimony was
introduced by the crown tended 10 in
criminate Bailey. the main attack of
the prosecution was directed against
Easement in an endeaVor to enmesh
him in "a net OF evidence which would
establish without question the leading
part 70 Is claimed he played in the con.
spiracy. whose ramifications eNtendeE
even 10 America.
Easement busted himself taking
notes. indicating that he intended 10
have hand I'm the presentation Of his
defense. He was also self possessed.
ana as the case wore ON. began TO dis
play considerable self assurance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
HOME RULE Is
STILL OPPOSED
BY ULSTERITES
WILL NOT ACCEPT
ANY COMPROMISE.
This Was Made Evident To
Premier Asquith On His
Visit To Belfast
MORE COURTMARTIALS

BELFAST, May Is Stubborn dis
inclination TO accept anything in the
way OF government which nich,
imply the future slbiectior OF TIstcr
TO home iule was evident today. on
the occasion OF Premier Asquit n 5
visit 10 Belfast. which lasted only a
few hours So far as can be- learned
The Premier's conference with a large
body of representative Ulstermen was
disappointing
j. ls understood that the question
OF the general disarmament of forces
IN ireland not authorized by the
government was discussed and.
'uihou-h those present were pledged
10 secrecy. IL b. rumorcd that cold
water had been thrown ON the pro
posal The discussion was very rull
ana frank. but It b. asserted that the
result was unsatisfactory
Sir Edward Carson's telegram 10
10" Ulster lnionist Council 10 the
effect that he had no knowledge OF
EumorS respecting the government OF
ireland. did not bring about an
all'viation Of the situation Belfast
itself does not show any signs Ot
accepting the compromise. which it
ls understood Mr. Redmond is ready
10 ofieT listers capital was almost
tnurely unaffected by the recent
rebellion and provisions of martial
law have not been enforced
Everything h. outwardly calm. but
the kcerest interest underlies the
surface appearance. and Ulsterites
declare their determination to have
no dealings with the Nationalists Al
the newspapers In Belfast advise eau.
ton iu reCard to any promise that
me Premier may have made but which
are not set public property
Mr. A-quifh returned 10 Dublin to-
Hight. wncrc. 10 d. reported furt her
court Uarfials will be- conducted
openly
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
DEMAND
FOR TICKETS
TOCONVENT|ON
C. o. P. COMMITTEE.
FAIRLY SWAMPED
Requests Come From London,
England, Alaska And Other
Distant Points
DEMAND UNPRECEDENTED

CHICAGO. May 15.-Officials OF the
Republican national convention which
meets here June Z. declared today that
the demand for tickets to the gather
ing Is Unprecedented Seats have been
provided for 400 persons in the con.
vention hall. and although the conven
ton Is three weeks away. 10000 appli
cations have been received for tickets
Several applications We're from per
sons IN London, England, and a mum,
Der have been received from Alask
Hawaii. Porto Rico and Cuba,
Following a long established custom
visitors 10 the convention from out-of.
town VIII have to look 10 their nationa
committeeman from their home state
for tickets.
The 1900 tickets will be distributed
uhIer the Following arrangement:
Delegates. 99I.
Guests tickets. one to each delegate.
Alternates. 99l.
Press. $50.
thiCagO'S share as convention city
22lO.
Ten members subcommittee on ar
rangements Of the National Republican
committee. 200 each . 900
-. Fifty-three members National Repub-
Hcan committee. l. TO goo each. 1857.
o.. Presidential candidates and other
distinguished guests. zoe
Seating Arrangements.
OF the 400 seats. . 400 will be on
the main floor and 5000 in the balcony
and special meZzinines. The temper
AIRY chairman and other officers of the
convention and their assistants and
members Of the Republican national
committee will occupy seats on the
speaker platform al the south end
OF the Coliseum Back OF the sneak
er's platform will be 1000 seats for
DISTINGUISHED guests. on either side
OF the speakers platform will be the
Dos eats for working newspapermen.
The delegates will occupy the space di-
rectlN in front OF the speakers stand
and back OF them will be the alter
mates. The rest Of the space on the
main floor Will be reserved for Wis
itors.
Sergeant-at-Arms VIM. F. Stone Of
The national committee has named the
Following chaplains for the conyen-
tion.
Wednesday. June :. Rev. John Tim
othy stone. pastor Fourth Presbyterian
church. Chicago.
THURSDAY June 8. RI Rev Francis
J. KELLEY, president Of the Catholic
church. Extension society. Chicago
Friday June .. i.hoD VIM. r. Nc
Ilowcll. of the Methodist Episcopal
chunh Chicago.
saturday. June 10. Dr GersOn B.
Low. congregation Binai Sholom. Tenn
pie Israel. Chicago.
Monday. June l.. Rev. VIM O. Wa
ters. rector Grace Episcopal church.
Chicago
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16

The testimony today had few thrills.
the prosecution devoting its attention
10 showing how Easement carried on
the alleged recruiting for his Irish
brigade IN German prison camps. The.
most tragic part of the whole proceed
Ing was the address of the attorney
general. Sir Frederick +. smith. who
outlined Sir Roger Easements former
services 10 his country. He told of
honor bestowed upon the prisoner bv
his king and then shifted abruptly 10
the details of the conspiracy hatched
in Germany.
Letter OF Easements.
II was during his address that the
attorney general introduced "A letter
written bN Easement thanking Sir
Edward Grey. the British secretary for
foreign affairs. for the knighthood con
ferred upon him in recognition of his
putumayo services. In this letter Case
mcnt said:
Il am indeed g.ateful 10 YOU for
thls singular assurance of your per
sonal interest. | am very deeply sen
sible OF the honor done me bv his
majesty. and would beg that my hum.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
GENERAL POTTERY
STRIKE MAY RESULT

Special Dispatch fo fhr fnteli|rcuccr
EAST LIVERPOOL. O. May 1s-
Three hundred Kln-drawcrs in East
Liverpool pottcricS to-day forwarded
request to the United States Pot
forS' association for conference Ga
adjust the present wac, scale
Whether or NOT the manufacturers
will grant the request is probicmatical
for they recognize only fh, Natiouat
brotherhood ~ Operative poIfnr-.
with which the kln.drawcrs are affI
lated
Some believe tho kiIn.dravcr-' ar.
ton o. fho forerunnrr to a strike un.
l'se Their" Is an early settlement of
Tho strike OF The warclou-smeu oIu-
men and ware wrappers in tha Homer
Lauchliu potfcrira at NcweI. IS Va.
3 complete fis-up of the plants Ia Boo.
pFI'ahIc Suspension az operations
viii throw about 1000 persons out Of
employment
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16
6. A. R. TO HOLD
BIG ENcAMPMENT
AT SISTERSVILLE

Special Dispatch TO the Intcuigencer.
SlSTERSNlLLE. W. Va. MAY Is
Everything Is in readiness for the re-
ception of the Grand Army OF the Re.
public when NJ Conyenes in its thirty
fourth annual cnCampment here tomor-
row. During the past week decora-
tors nave been busy and the city Is
gaily attired in the national colors
The cncampment which was held
mere last year. promises 10 be larger
ln attendance this year More than
300 delegates have been appointed by
me various posts OF the state. and IL is
hNel} that quite number will accom-
pauy their delegations.
The hrst day will be taken up with
the registration of the delegates and
assignments 20 their lodgings That
evening the annual memorial services
VIII o. h'id IN the First Baptist church.
and Rev j 4 Bennett will deliver the
address.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-16

bled duty may be presented to his
majesty when you can do me the honor
OF conveying 10 him my deep appre
citation of the honor that he has been
50 graciously pleased TO confer upon
ms"
The attorney general introduced an.
other striking feature. when he paused
IN his speech to produce in court the
flag which % L. asserted Easement and
his companions brought from Germany
TO Ireland. This was the emblem OF
revolt green flag with a yellow
castle upon II. and under the castle
the motto; "Urbs Antigua Fuit Studi
isque ASperima Belli."
Caseeunts attorneys made little at
. tempt at cross examination today, but
several times questioned the witnesses
as To why Easement wished them Ia
join the Irish brigade. The point OF
the questions seemed to be 10 show
that the freedom OF ireland was the
only thing involved and that the bri.
gade was not TO attempt 10 assist Ger.
many.
Further testimony will be intro
duced by the crown tomorrow.