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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
sIoo Reward. 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages. and that Is
CatArrh Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternaiiy, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation Of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith In its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address: f. j. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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For Assessor.

For Assessor.
We are authorized to announce
M. II. PERTON
as candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
j. M. STRAUGHAN
as candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish, 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, 1916-02-26

A. H. Francis. Zenith, Kas., Writes:
Il had severe pain.in my back and
could hardly move. took about two
thirds of Soc box of Foley Kidney
Pills and now feel entirely well.' Mid
dle-aged and older men and women find
these safe pills relieve sleep disturbing
bladder ailments. ]. w. Duncan Co. .
Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
For Magistrate.

WARD TWO.
We are authorized to announce
c. M. FULLER
as candidate for End Magistrate of
Ward Two, Grant parish, subject to
the will of the Democratic voters in the
approaching Democratic primary cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce
H. C. TULLOS
as candidate for End Magistrate of
Ward Two, subject to the will of the
Democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26

bic. j tried nearly ev-
cry medicine / could
hear of, among them I
used fifteen bottles of
one popular prepare
ton, but never found
anything that did me
any permanent good
until l took Chamber
lain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, which
have effected a perma-
nent cure. 1t has now
been FIVE years since l
took these tablets. and
/ have had no more
stomach trouble dur
ing that time. / have
recommended Cham.
berlain's Tablets to a
great many sufferers
with stomach trouble,
and TRAVELLING sales
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
Dry Prong Basket Dinner and Sing
ing Convention.
Pollock, La. Feb. 81. 1916.

Pollock, La, Feb. 81, 1916.
Editor Cotfar Chronicle:
NV wife and self had the privi-
lege and pleasure of attending
the singing convention which
was held at Dry Prong yesterday.
The drive was fine and the road
in splendid condition. On ar
rival we caught a glimpse of the
church and surroundings and to
our surprise, a great crowd of
people was on hand and others
coming from every direction.
By twelve o'clock seating capaci-
ty in the church was exhausted.
First on the program was a
sermon by Rev. John Preuett,
Jr., which was much appreciated
by his hearers. The subject was
full of inspiration, and his de-
livery and expositions were equal
to the average evangelist's. Be-
ing a preacher for about two
years, | think he did real well.
After services came the spread
ing of the good things, which
were provided by the ladies, and
the tables were soon filled with
everything that could have been
expected by the visitors. 1t was
free for everyone.
After dinner services in the
church were continued by con-
gregational singing, and prayer.
The quartet by the young men
Walker, Flanagan. Looper and
Walker-was full of inspiration,
and equal to any singing in the
city churches.
The contest between the four
classes, Fairfield. Prospect, Dry
Prong and Antioch, taking every
thing into consideration. in my
judgment would be equal. My
attention was drawn towards a |
young girl about twelve years of
age, and considering her age |
believe she excelled anyone in
her class, which was Dry Prong.
The most remarkable thing OBJ
served was that everybody SEEM
ed happy mot one word of dis
cord sociable as people could be
glad to see each other-even
to the four candidates were smil- |
ing and shaking hands with all |
the voters.
The next singing convention |
will be held at Bentley, and the |
people of that locality will have
to come to the front by preparing |
a great feast for these folks, as
they had such a feast at Dry
Prong. The people of Dry Prong
and community are fine folks. |
Everybody seemed to be doing
well, for good looks, kind dis
positions, plenty to eat, good |
teams and good roads is enough |
to produce well doing.
JAS. H. WALKER.
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Section 2. Be it further ordained,
etc., That tax of eight (S) mills be
and the same is hereby levied on ali
the taxable property in the town of
Colfax, La, to meet the above budget
of expenses for the year 1916.
Section 8. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That all ordinances or parts of or
dinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Read and adopted by sections and as
whole by unanimous vote, all men,
bers present voting in favor hereof.
Adopted Feb. l, 1916.
j. @. LONG,
A. M. GOODWIN, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
WARD THREE.

WARD THREE.
We are authorized to announce
j. II. BRUNSON
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Three, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
c. II. MCBRIDE
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Three, 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, 1916-02-26
Notice.

l viii be ready to make orders for
cabbage plants within the next few
days. All those wishing to get plants
will please send in orders. The plants
will cost 81 per thousand at the place
of shipment, SO they will cost purchaser
one dollar per thousand plus express
charges.
/ will also take orders for choice
California flower and vegetable seeds.
MRS. X. S. CAMERON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
For Constable.
= WARD TWO.

WARD TWO.
We are authorized to announce
E. M. BARTON, JR.
as candidate for Second Constable of
ward two, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized tt announce
E. Fl. LEWIS
as a candidate for second constable of
ward two, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce
l.. .. 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
r. w. WAGNER
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.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
AN ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of Col
fax, La, in regular session convened:
Section 1. That the budget of ex-
penses for the town of Colfax, La, for
the year 1916, is hereby declared and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26

men, and have met many of the boys on
the road that are afflicted with disorders
Of the stomach as they have to put up
with all kinds of half cooked grub at the
differen ~ country hotels. which is one
cause of this dreadful disease"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26

WARD FIVE.
We are authorized to announce
G. L. BARRETT
as candidate for Constable of ward
five. subject to the Democratic primary
election.
We are authorized to announce
r. w. RAMBO
as candidate for Constable of ward
five, subject to the Democratic primary
election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
For Police Juror.

We are authorized to announce
i. G. DYSON
as candidate for Police Juror of ward
seven, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26

WARD THREE.
We are authorized to announce
.ODUS WATSON
as candidate for Magistrate of Ward
Three, Grant parish, subject to the
will of the Democratic voters in the ap-
preaching Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
FREE FLOWER SEEDS
Hastings Catalogue Tells You All
About Them

No matter whether you farm or only
plant vegetables or flowers in a small lot
you need Hastings 1916 Catalogue.
1t is filed Goo pages) from cover to
cover with useful farm and garden infor-
nation.
1t tells of seeds of kind and quality that
you can't buy from your merchant or
druggist, seeds that cost no more but
give you real satisfaction and a real gar
den.
1t tells how every customer can get abb
solutely free five packets of easily grown,
yet snowy and beautiful flowers.
Hastings is both the best and largest
seed firm in the South, the only firm that
you should buy seeds from.
When you plant Hastings Seeds, You
meet "Good Garden Luck" more than
half way. Write today for their big 1916
Catalogue. 1t is Free A postal card re-
quest will bring it. HG. HASTINGS co.
Atlanta. Ga.-(Advt.)
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
WARD SIX.

WARD SIX.
We are authorized to announce
j. w. FLETCHER
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Six, 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, 1916-02-26
To Oil Companies.

The undersigned will contract for
wells on Block IL in Colfax, La, with
the view of utilizing the gas and get
ting OIL c. C. NASH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26
travelling Man Cured

P. B. Counterman, travelling man Of
ophn, Mo-, writes: Twelve years ago
vas great sufferer from stomach trou-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26

Mayors salary ..................s 70 90
Secretary's salary~.,........,..... rs 90
Street commissioners ......... SO 90
Attorneys salary ..........,v.... so 90
Marshai's salary .................. $40 90
Printing ..... .................... lbs 90
Bridges and culyerts ........... $50 90
bitches ...... .........,........,..... $50 90
Electric lights ...................... l50 90
Fire engine .......................... $50 90
General fund ....,............ 500 90
Total ......................... .S23I5 %
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-26

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
IRON AND STEEL K

Tho higher prices prevailing for plain
structural shapes aud also for fabricated
steel since April l.. while responsible for
the withdrawal of scvsra. inquiries for
commercial buildings, have failed to dis
courage some Of the local contractors who
ave san actively Tn the market r"r steel.
t,orhtl Bros. %: BruoAiyu have given an
order Tor 4 building calling Tor zoo tom ~
fabricated sGHp-. 80 Auto Fluee' The
N',|lut.. NdrshdI Construction company
viii furnish 300 tons 81 fabricated shap">
FOR tho Cruclble steel Company plant ~
Syracuse T. q, understood that the
proi"c' T." huiid an addition to the curtis
Publishing Company Building in phiIade!-
phis has been abandoned temporarily.
Among The new Inquiries for steel build
ing work are those for 800 tons for a trie-
phone bIiriiug AZ Paterson, y. \, $40 ton.
Tor All exhibit building ~ Springfield,
Mass, and 1000 tons for 4 high schoo. at
Lowell, Mass. There l. also an inquiry In
the market Tor zoe tons 81 ste-l for d
bank and office building 1T SUFFOLK, Va.
FOR tho American Bank. Inc. I-udcrs wHl
be Received April 10.
Stee. companies are sti!l actively In the
market for basic. low phosphorus and bes-
semer iron and also for heavy melting
steel scrap. one Eastern plant has sold
1900 tons OF heavy steel. Understood to
be for export. The demand for foundry
grades OF pig Iron, IN tho Eastern section
especially, has fallen m quite sharply. In
IA" Plttsburg district the Marshal fouu-
my f. "n the point 90 closing 'nr 1000 to
1000 tom uf foundry grades for shipment
over the second half Of the war. Thr
Pennsylvania Railroad T. understood in
81 foundry iron for shipment 20 Al,oous,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
Jewell Tea.

Tho old adage that the tip which,
every one has is never the one to play
In the stock market has failed In tho
case OF Jewell Tea common. The stock
was admitted to the list about March
20, and was h selling around 20. At
the time II made it, debu, on the Stock
Exchange II was tipped to do wonder
full things for those who were fortunate
enough TO get aboard. But so prevalent
was the bull dope" on the stock that
few people seemed to have acquired
Jewell Tea around that price. Even
brokers on the exchange confessed YES
terday that they had heard SO much
good news about the company that they
had decided to wait for d reaction in
'h" stock before taking on any. Yes
terday Jewell Tea sold at %, an advance
OF about 20 points In two weeks, and
a new high record price. The stock has
been rising by leaps and bounds ever
since II was listed on tho exchange.
and those who were so cautious as TO
wait for a reaction have not seen IL.
The closing price yesterday was %, an
van of 5's points over MONDAYS
final quotation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
Scrap.

The New Haven has Jus, DISPOSED OF
It's 1915 scrap heap at "a tgure which
would make green with envy the small
boy who year I'm and year out collects
scrap TO sell to the junk man. The
SAFE OF the c~oinpany's scrap bean for
1915 he,tcd the New Haven lust SEAL
so1. Included in this item OF scIrp were
ropes rags. hoes. paper. oil barrels.
cement bags. cinders. brass. iron, corner
II IN fact every Imaginable substance
IN the way OF waste that could be picked
up on the "ompany's property. During
the year OF 1914 the New Haven sold
scrap HE brought 1t II revenue Of
s's<,9l2. making a total for the two
years OF si,1i6.773. That no item IL too
to escape the watchful eyes OF
those responsible for the disposal of the
company's yearly pile OF scrap is evident
from the statement for the year OF 1915
that eleven old bureau drawers rough
81. About the only waste material
which the company destroys IL old rail-
road ties. These are not saved and sold
solely for the reason that the cost Of
collection and disposal II greater than
the profits that could he derived from
the sale.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05

Wal Street was considerably surprised
yesterday at the appearance Of circulars
bearing a Chicago date line and ad-
dressed TO the stockholders and bond
holders of the Chicago. Rock Island and
Pacific hallway bearing the following
caption 4 save the Rock Island for
the auction block treorganization) will
you agree TO buy literally Of Then
followed a list Of bonds and notes offered
to the security holders OF the property,
by the purchase Of which. it wac al
legged. the Rock Island could he saved
from reorganization. The securities
offered were: SEQ. 1000. 900 twenty year
sinking fund income 8 per cent. bonds at
s3 and $4,000. 900 five year convertible
8 per cent. notes at 81 and interest. The
financial district noted with some per-
plexity that the five year notes were
offered 3 points higher than were the
bonds. 1t was pointed out In the cir
cular. In which Wall Street saw the
hand OF N. l.. Amster, that IN sale Of
these securities would net the property
S2S, 900. 900 cash to pay of $1S,sO0. 900
notes, bonds. &C.. which mature this
and put SI0,ol2. 900 cash, together
with 3s.507.is0 unpledged bonds. into
the treasury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
GOSSIP OF WALL r E
Professional and Thin.

The stock market continued yes,erda v
TO give further evidence OF the fact thai
US nature was purely professional. and
."a' ooth on the selling and the buy
.ms sue conditions were such as 10 make
,"e market an extremely thin one.
At thc opening there was evidence OF
considerable strength. which sufficed Ia
push prices up to a new high level for
,his most recent and short lived sd-
vance. As soon as the demand for
s'ocks was satisfied, however, selling
on u considerable scale made its an
pearancc, and profits showed a tendency
10 melt away as easily as they had
been made. ~
mere was an attempt yesterday To
cover up the fact that big professional
operators were selling stock, and to
make the selling appear like genuine
incubation These operators, instead of
putting b execution Of their selling
orders into the hands Of the brokers
on the fioor. who usually handle this
sor, oil business, sent them through GER
tam commission houses. From CONVEX
sation overheard In these brokerage Of
noes II WAS very evident that bushes.
was being conducted along this line.
ana mat the market was being tested
very carefully. Whenever these sell.
ing orders abated stock showed "A ten.
Iency to rally. an indication that tho
iioatihg supply was small, but. IA ~
10 emphasize the thinness on the sellin,
Sde. prices slid of easily when snv
movement or that sort made It's appear.
ancc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Tho Bank Of New York deposited $500. %
900 IN gold sovercigns with tho Assay OF
lice yesterday.
Gi'hcrt J Postlcy, formerly with W. q.
Wilson 4 CO., has become associated with
kiely a Horton and will assume charge
OF their bond department.
Faisun, Son 4 90. have purchas Sod SIG
$50 ~ summit County, ohio. roud i'm.
pru,Eii,ut -. rer cent horda maturing
~seriully from 1917 To 1921.
'. u Omesra has become associated
with Dawson & Lyon, investment secur,'
ties, 20 Wall street, az manager Of their
department dealing In Insurance stocks.
Fieldsteel & GO. of 50 Broad street an
nounced Yesterday that their recent onpr-
Ing OF zoo 900 shares Of Vacuum Gas and
oil coIupany. Limited, stock has been
heavily oNersubscribed
4. NJ. WoolleN, president OF the Amer.
lean Radiator Company, has been elected
u director Of the American Cotton OF
Company to MI the vacancy caused by the
death OF George Austin Morrison.
Gold ~ the amount Of $50. 900 Was With
drawn from the Sub-lreasury by the Nh
lional city Bank yesterday for export 10
south America, Gold coin to the amount
Of fitg. 900 was ALSO Withdrawn nv Tic
National sank Of Commerce.
The Bank Of Montreal. acting on behalf
OF the city Of Quebec, Canada, L. calling
for tenders for the purchase of Sa75 900
Ave year 3 per cent. gold bonds, dated
April, 1, 1913, due April I. 1891. Tenders
viii be received up to April z.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
SMALL DECLINE
IN COTTON PRICES
Trade Inclined TO Expect a
Break in Southern Spot
Markets.
OLD CROP STATISTICS

IT. spite Of the fact that there was
renewed talk Of weakness among South
ern holders, together with uncaslness on
,hc part OF banks with reference 10 their
cotton loans, the market yesterday was
fairly steady and prices were kept from
declining further than n to Jour points
under Mondays closing. Further rains
we're reported in scattered areas, and the
prospect is for unsettled and colder
weather In the Southwest. with rain over
nigh, About the only trading features
Of the day involved switching between
May and July. with one or two large
blocks ~ May being sold against pur-
cnases OF July at an advance OF 10
points.
Liverpool cabled: Market has no
snap. Looks gradually lower. Strad-
dlers getting uneasy. Considerable Con-
,%inental long account III summer
months still unlipuidated."
Although there Is a feeling In some
quarters Of the cotton trade that a
good deal of spot liquidation is i'm
pending. some local cotton men take the
Jew hat 1t Is hardly likely. as the
South has. plenty Of money. n the
banks have ample margin from holders
~ the remnants OF the old crop. 1t IL
considered unreasonable to look for any
calling of loans at this time. In view OF
The moderate decline In spots, and also
because there Is more money available
AZ this time than al the height OF the
H-op movement
The cotton editor OF the Memphis
commercial Ip zeal has the following to
s.y Most Observers expect that the
arryover at the end Of the season
Nil he o normal that Is to say.
nat the consumption for the past two
Years will have about equalled produce
ION and the big surplus OF the 1914 crop
VIII have been consumed. In this ron
cotton II Is worthy OF note' that II
.tS been stated that the Census Bureau
'orprts on consumption OF linters in this
''tutry do not include the consumption
- u.s hbro In the manufacture of
UIni.!osls. An accurate report on the
assumption for this purpose might
'uiically change the prevailing ideas OF
Vie amount of actual cotton In the coun-
'rN. Assuming that the %carryover will
h' airroNimately what II WAS when the
"r broke out, the elZe OF the new
rop Will become Of tremendous i'm
iprtance In the shaping of values. AZ
f. promise ranges above or below pros
l"rtl'e requirements for another year
- VIII he bearish or bullish on values.
Based ON average consumption OF the
last two years, the requirements for
another year under wal conditions will
he somewhere in the neighborhood OF
100000 bales"
Tho market closed steady.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-05
Public Utility Appreciation.

While stocks listed on tho Stock E.y-
change. and on the curb have as "A rule
been marking time of late. public utility
securities have been scoring considerable
advances for stocks that lack AN active
market. The main reaho for tho ad-
vance in the utility issues Is that the
gradual spread of prosperity from the
ports and the mun'tion mi king sections
OF the country has gradually reached
the entire United States. New building
Is being carried on on a considerable
scale. and this has meant Increased
business Tor the public utility concerns,
which IN turn has meant larger Profits
and a consequent advance In their So
curities.
The following table gives tho bid
prices Of certain of the more popular OF
the public utility stocks as OF the
latter part Of December and AZ OF yes.
terdaN: