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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12
EXPONENT or BEST
TRADITIONS or SOUTH


Born OF fine old Virginia family.
81" Is charming exponent Of the hcs,
traditions Of the South. with the graces
as we'll az tie substantial qualities iha,
characterize. H. highest TYP. OF women.
Her executive ability and her accom- .
plish uients In tho way Of housekeeping
nave made themselves fcl; in the home
Of Presidents. where. LnobtrusivaIy.
shc has made a numhtr Oh telling little
changes.
Tn. flower garden, south of the
house. near IL tho hear, Of many n
former mistress Of the White House
- one evidence of her excellent taste
one time medley Of blooms and a
riot OF color. described as an old
fashioned garden. il was rcpian,cd un-
der h"r direction. carrying out a sim
pIcitS In design and color that makes
II rest To the eye and To the mind
In tho matter OF dress. Mrs Wilson
has shown II discriminating taste that
~ a qualification TO I'll. most critical
OF the women who have passed judg-
'n:nt on her wardrobe Tho wardrobe
Of first lady Of the land is matter
not to he taken lightly. and Mrs. Will
son has measured up to the cxactions
Of every occasion. whether IL be- a
morning promenade" or "A state dinner
Her costumes arc Invariably OF suitable
hhrlc and made good lines She
goes in little for COMMUNICATION. OK
ccpttnE flowers. which she wears when
ever il is possible. 4 member Of a
large and very united family Mrs Will
! son with her graciousncss and tact has
won tn" attachment Of every member
! IL the Presidents family including his
three daughters.
Among tho more personal hospi,ali-
last winter was a series IT musicals
at which. following Mrs. Wilson's sug-
gcstion. the programs were arranged
by Miss Margaret Wilson. who also
selected the artists
ON her invitation. little Miss Ellen
Wilson McAdoo has been "A guest at the
White House upon several occasions
for lengthy stays. being establishe d
there with her nurse during the visit
Of her father and mother to South
America last spring Mrs. Wilson is
the only woman who has presided in
the White House who could claim de-
scent from M American princess. She
the Princess Rcbccca. as she was
known at the court Of King James
where she was presented by her Eng
lish husband. John Rolfc. dcportng
herself with grace and poiSc which
her distinguished granddaughter in
bpritS i'm good "a Sitre
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12

! Tho Womans Missionary Society OF
Grove Avenue Eaptis; Church. viii
meet on Monday AFTERNOON AT O'Clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12

inaugural ball the local committees
will start working. and Il is predicted
that the ceremonies her" next March
Viii hc the mos; elaborate in many
years and viii hriu., Il record breaking;
influx of visitors. Already many reser-
vl,ions ar. being made AT local hotels
and the hotel propri.tors say they hav~
never seen more anxiety on the part OF
the people throughout the United
states 10 have their reservations mad.
..rlA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12
KARST PLATEAU NOTED
AUSTRIAN STRONGHOLD
scene or Newly InnmSurntcd Italian
""ehsif" Described by National
Geographic society

WASHINGTON, November l1-Tho
arse. or karst plateau. as IT is NOR.
iainll'ariy known. the scene of rho
newly inauEurated Italian Offensive
AGAINST the Austrians. is the subject
~ 'he toilo"ing war geography bulle-
tin issued from the Washinrton h...1
quarters OF the National Gcorraphi,.
society:
50 distinctive in appearance is that
Austrian limestone plateau known ..
tho karSt karst tTtalian form. C.arso,
.hat the term 'karst landscape is now
.requch'ly employed TO define similar
regions barren OF vegetation .,aci,
marked with lime-sinlsS and rrottnes
ana scanned with subterranean streams
which now an dthen appear sudden1v
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12
loINt: MEMS CLtn
PLANS TO PARTICIPATE;

The Young Mems Democratic Club.
organized in 1885,. and headed by j.
Fred Kelley. president. viii hold a
meeting at the Raleigh Hotel on Tues
day evening to arrange for participant
ing in tn. inauguration Of President
Wilson on March .
This organization. MIR Kelley said
to-day. is the only local Democratic one
which has participated in the last three
Democratic inauGl cations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12
MRS. WILSON POPULAR
IN WASHINGTON CIRCLES
Wife of President Makes Distinctive
Place for Herself AS First
Lady Of Land.
CHANGES At WHITE HOUSE
Charming Opponents Of Best Tradi-
tons OF South-ShOws Discrimi-
mating Taste In Matter Of Dress
That Gratifies Women Critics.

WASiilNGToN. November l.-Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, with less than a year
as mistress OF the Whit. House. ha.
already made q distinctive place for
herself. newcomer in official life
though many years resident Of Wash
ingtou. the announcement thirteen
months ago thai she was 10 marry tho
President turned upon h.r the gaze
Of 81 nation.
Curious at first. this nation vide
scrutiny has become one Of admiration.
as Mrs. Wilson his accompanied the
President everywhere OH his campaign
trips. SO well has she borne herself
a. INST lady o! the land. a place which
must have lis trying moments even to
those VINO ha e lived many years
among the intricacies Of high official
position, with all The rules OF pr.cc-
dcnce a their finger tips. that neither
comn"ncrs nor the representatives Of
Kings have found her open to criticism
The White House. .eopcncd with hos
advent after PERIOD IL mourning
took last season no, only It's righ,ful
position in the social Armament az tho
residence Of the ua.ions head. bu. a.
the weeks and months wore on toward
spring II acquired. apart from it's OIL
ciai standing. A delightful and more
personal atmosphere" The big Official
functions of the winter were NOR.
largely attended than they have been
~ s"in" years. but Mrs Wilson'S small
afternoon receptions were also many
moments of conquest for her
y; these she received in tho rod
room the wives OF ambassadors. min
!sicrs. Of high officials or this govern
ment. leaders Of smart resident society
and many % less prominence and re-
hown. There was an opportunity for
more than tho perfgnctory greeting
'hat Is all ld!ge evening reception.
with 1000 guests more or loss TO be
welcomed. permits. ana in these mo-
mcnts OF Informal into rcours. with ;ne
new chaie!aine or the White House
sne established herself firmly in the
sincere regard Of many OF the most,
discriminating members 81 Washington
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CLIFTON FORGE

CLIFF y FORGE. VA. November H.
ON Thursday night Iron Gate Lodge
lSDecial to The Time DISPATCH
~ z hts Of Hvth.aS gaNe an nystcl
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Heed the Warning
Many CoIfax People Have Done So.

Many Colfax People Have Done So.
When the kidneys are weak they
give unmistakable warnings that should
not be ignored. By examining the
urine and treating the kindeys upon the
first sign of disorder, many days OF
suffering may be saved. Weak kid
neys usually expel dark, i'll smelling
urine, full of "brickdust" sediment
and painful in passage. Sluggish kid
neys often cause dull pain in the
small of the back, headaches, dizzy
spells, tired, languid feelings and fire.
quent rheumatic twinges.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys only; they help weak kidneys to
rid the blood of uric poison. There is
no better recommended remedy.
Read the statement that follows:
Mrs. T., E. Messi, 9O8 Second. St.,
Natchitoches, La. says: 81 had lot
of trouble from my kidneys. Tht kid
ney secretions were unnatural and
caused me a lot of annoyance. My
back was sore and lame. l got a box
of Doan's Kidney Pills and they regu-
lated the action of my kidneys and
drove away the soreness from my back.
Whenever my kidneys are not acting
properly now. take few doses of
Doan's Kidney Pills and they never
fail to give me relief"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. T. E.
Messi had. Foster Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Able and Willing to Build Highway

DR.. L. E. Litton and Mr.. Win.
ME Barrett, police jurors of the
Plneville and Rigolette wards of
Rapides parish, were in Colfax
Monday and met with the police
Jurors of Grant, who were in ses-
sion that day. They say that
there will be neither doubt nor
difficulty about their wards rails
ing the necessary money to build
their link in the jefferson High.
way. Having an assessment
valuation of million and a quar-.
ter dollars, they can pay for the
building of the highway in a few
years with the levy of the insig-
nificant tax of a of a mill. The
people favor the tax and it will
be voted without serious opposi-
ton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11

The police jury proceedings on
the first page of the Chronicle
will be found unusually interest
ing. They have created the
whole of Grant parish into Road
District No. 8, and the Board of
Supervisors of the district is COM
posed of all the members of the
school board and the police jury,
together with one member ap-
pointed by the police jury, which
in this case is Mr.. H. L. Brian.
This board is requested to meet
in Colfax at noon on Monday,
Nov. 20, to take action relative
to ordering an election in district
eight to issue $500, 600 road bonds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Regular Church Services.

Services at the Colfax M. E. church
South at IL a. m. and 7:30 p. m. every
Sunday, Rev. H. B. Perritt, pastor in
charge. Also Sunday School every
Sunday at $50 a. M. and prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening at 7:3O
o'clock.
Services at Colfax Baptist church on
the first and third Sundays in each
month, at II a. m. and 7:30 p. M, Rev.
j. A. Afford pastor. Sunday school
every Sunday at $50.
: Services at Methodist Protestant
church every third Sunday at II a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. Rev. J. w. Lee pastor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Wilson Reelected
The Solid South and the Great West
Overcome the Money Bags
of the East

The latest news at hand as we
60 to press is that Woodrow Will
son has again been elected Presi-
dent of the United States. The
returns give him a total of 272
votes in the electoral college,
whereas it only requires 266 to
elect. This majority may be add
ed to by the final returns from
the four doubtful States, namely:
Minnesota with IL votes, New
Hampshire 4, New Mexico 3 and
West Virginia s. At any rate
Hughes is beaten, and we are to
have four more years of peace
with Mr.. Wilson in the presiden-
tial chair.
The Democrats have only four
majority in the House, having
elected 215 members to the Re-
publican's 211. In addition there
is one Independent, one Socialist
and two Progressives. Five more
Congressional districts to be
heard from will probably add to
the Democratic majority.
The Senate, according to the
latest figures, will consist of 81
Democrats and AZ Republicans, a
clear Democratic majority of IL.
The present Democratic majority
in the Senate is 16.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Sheriff Sale.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
18th Judicial District Court.
No. 1916.
Succession of Jno. w. Deem. for AID.
ministration.
By virtue of an order issued out of
the Honorable Thirteenth Judicial Dis
trict Court and to me directed in the
above numbered and entitled suit, d.
recting and commanding me to sell the
property of said succession, / will of
fer for sale at the principal front door
of the court house in Colfax, La, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales. on
Z SATURDAY, November rs, 1916.
the following described property, to-
wit:
THAT certain tract of land lying and
being on the left descending bank of
Red River containing one hundred and
sixty acres of land with the buildings
and improvements thereon, right ways
and appurtenances thereunto belong
ing and and appertaining, fronting on
Red River, and comprising a part of
the August Langlois section 80, also a
part of SEA of section z, tp On, r6w,
and being more infinitely described, as
follows:
I, Beginning at point on the left
descending bank of Red River on the
lower line of the Ike Hicks place, and
running thence north 80 degrees As
minutes, east %. 70 chains to a corner.
thence east 41.69 chains to q. corner.
thence south 1880 chains to the north
line of section IL, thence west %. 26
chains to corner on the lower line of
the August Langlois section, thence
south 22 degrees and 45 minutes, west
81. IS chains to Red River, thence fol-
lowing the meanderings of the river
in a northern direction to the point of
Terms of sale-Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La Oct, ,l9, 1916.
L. %. CLINTON,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
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Notice to Taxpayers.

Colfax, La, Oct. 20, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that the tax
rolls of Grant parish are now on file
with me for the collection of taxes for
the year 1916, which are now due and
collectible. Taxes on movable proper
ty became delinquent on the first day
of October, and taxes on real estate
will become delinquent on the first day
of January, 1916. All property owners
are notified to come forward and pay
their taxes and thereby save penalties
and costs.
l.. o. CLINTON,
Sheriff and Tax Collector of Grant
Parish, La. OIL
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Forget Your Aches.

Stiff knees, aching limbs, lame back,
make life burden. you suffer from
rheumatism, govt, lumbsgo. neuralgia,
get a bottle of Sloan's Liniment, the
universal remedy for pain. Easy to
apply; it penetrates without rubbing
and soothes the tender flesh. Cleaner
and more effective than mussy oint-
ments or poultices. For strains or
sprasns. sore muscles or wrenched liga-
ments resulting from strenuous exer-
else, Sloan's Liniment gives quick re-
lief. Keep it on hand Tor emergencies.
AT your druggist, 25c. -Adv.-2.
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NOTICE
Contractors, Builders, Farmers and
Planters.

If in need of lumber. cypress shingles,
doors, windows, transoms, columns,
newels, mouldings. sash weights and
cord, composition roofngs and shingles,
lime. cement, bricks, cypress cisterns,
etc, we are prepared to handle your
orders. Our stock is the largest in
Central Louisiana and we can deliver
to your wagons at our yard, or csn ship
your order same day received. Write
or phone for any information desired.
Located on 10th and Murray Streets.
ALEXANDRIA LUMBER & SUPPLY Co.
Phone No. 778 P. o. Box 72l
Alexandria, Louisiana.
nov11-St
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WANTED-A competent lady wishes
charge of refined gentleman's home
and family; practical housekeeper; fond
of children and domestic affairs; or will
act as mothers help and companion.
References exchanged. Address the
Colfax Chronicle.
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Pay your subscription.
Clear Bad Skin From Within.

Pimply, muddy compilations are due
to impurities in the blood. Clear up
the skin by taking DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Their mild laxative quail
ties remove the poisons from the sys-
tenn and brighten the eye. A full, free
non-griping bowel movement in the
morning is the reward of q dose of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills the night be-
fore. At your druggist, Csc. ADV. 2.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
House and 40 Acres Of Land for Sale

TIE undersigned has forty acres of
black sandy loan hill land for sale,
within $50 yards of Happy Jack school
house, and "a miles of Williana railroad
station. Three room house with front
and back galleries, sheds on place, good
2200 gallon cement cistern, ID acres
cleared and about 80 acres fenced with
rails and pickets. Greek runs on two
or three acres at one side of place.
Model road within 300 yards. Abont
Is acres in woods and brush, and ample
timber for place. Price 1920, half cash
and balance in l or 2 years time.
Apply to H. G. GOODWIN,
Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Grant Parish and Her Good Roads.

Grant 4 arlSn ana her UOOu hoaus.
On our first page this week
will be found a duplicate of the
petition that is now being circu-
lated in Grant parish, asking for
an election on the proposition to
incur debt and issue bonds to the
amount of 100000 to run for
thirty years, the funds thus de-
rived to be used to build and
gravel 10 miles of highways.
That this proposition will be car
ried is a foregone conclusion, be-
cause our people are enthusiastic
and united upon it.
Within the past eight years
Grant parish has already expend-
ed approximately $265, 600 on her
model roads, and the people have
come to realize that the building
of roads is not to be regarded as
a tax, but as substantial in
vestment for this and future gen.
erations. With the voting of
this $500, 600 bond issue, which
we regard as certainty, Grant
will have considerably more than
half a million dollars invested in
good roads. And it will put the
parish ahead of anything in the
State. population and values TAX
en- into consideration, and we can
justly feel proud of our record on
schools and roads as standing in
the front rank with any of the
parishes. ~,
The system of roads as outlined
in the petition is to be built, re-
CARELESS of any and all contin-
gencies. The route designated
and known as the jefferson High
way. is the identical route here
tofore approved as a State high
way by the Louisiana Highway
Department. and we expect to
complete the same and tender it
to the Jefferson Highway Asso-
citation as a link in their highway
1t will be built under the super
vision of the State engineers, and
up to the department standard
in all particulars.
1t is said that Boyce intends to
build bridge across Red river,
and will make a, bid for the JEFF
ferson Highway to cross the river
at that point, and go into Alex
andria by route several miles
longer than the one by way of
Bagdad into Pineville and over
the traffic bridge into Alexandria. |
If Rapides constructs bridge at |
Boyce, Grant parish will build a |
road to connect with the bridge, |
but in the meantime we propose
to complete our system of roads
already arranged to suit the ap-
proval of our people.
So, whether the jefferson High
way authorities accept the route
by way of Bagdad or not, a great
State highway will be built to
the Grant parish line near camp
and we feel fully as
sured that the Pineville and
Rigolette wards will see to it that
the road is continued to the foot
Of the traffic bridge leading into
the city of Alexandria.
Able and Willing to Rnild V;ohw
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
Grant Parish Winnings at the State
Fair.


Fair.
Mr.. r.. H. Benton returned
from Shreveport Tuesday night
and reports that Grant parish
won two individual first prizes
and stood eighteenth in parish
exhibit. She also won first and
fourth place in the Corn club, and
the parish corn club won ninth
place.
One of the first prizes went to
w. M. Bowen, of Verda, on a
ten-ear sample of Gandy's pro-
life corn. The other first prize
went to j. w. Bryant, of Mont
gomery, for the best bale of Su-
dan grass.
In the corn club Dallas Bowen
won first, and Alva Bowen won
fourth on ten-ear samples of
Gandy's prolific.
At his exhibit booth Mr.. Ben
ton kept a register of all the
residents of Grant who attended
the State Fair. One hundred and
thirty-two people signed this
register, and it is safe to say that
twice this many Grant parish
folks attended the fair.
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Trespass Notice.

The public is hereby notified not to
trespass upon my land, to-wit: ~
acres in section 20, township north,
range west. All violations Of this
notice, especially hunters, will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law.
oct21-5ts /. C. DYSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-11-11
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo. ! IS.

Lucas County. S.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm of F. ]. Cheney
& Co., doing business In the City of To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will paw the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use CT HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December.
A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY e. co. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
A car load of the best flour just re-
ceived by j. w. Duncan Co.
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Wanted.

Corn at rs cents per bushel, delivered
at my grist mill in Colfax.
oct2l-tf C. w. LACROlA.
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The Town .Ioke

The biggest joke in the country
town is a man who thinks SO well Of
himself that he snubs people.-Atchi-
son Globe.
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Mohammed,s WARNING.

Beware" said Mohamned to his
followers. "of marrying toadstool
woman. woman that sits and sits.
and spends all thy substance on jew
els and perfumes and rich stuffs."