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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
Hard Work.

David BelascO was talking about ID
sen, whose later plays are greatly ad-
mired.
'Ibsen" said Mr. Belasco. wrote
plays in the intervals of stage manag-
ing from the age of twenty on. 1t
was only with Ghosts at the age of
sixty, that he won worldwide fame.
"a lady said to IbSen, on the produc-
ton of Ghosts:
"'What Il genius you are"
'Ibsen turned TO his wife:
GIVE worked fifteen hours a day for
forty years. he said and now they call
me genius.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY DISEASES

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as 4 remedy for
diseases of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of even the most distress
ing cases. Swamp Root, a physicians pre-
scription for special diseases, makes friends
quickly because its mild and immediate eff
feet is soon realized in most cases. 1t is
a gentle, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug
stores in bottles of two sizes-ffty cents
and one dollar.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

In spite Of the best care one takes
of oneself, any part of the human ma
chine is liable TO become out of order.
The most important organs are the
stomach, heart and kidneys.
The kidneys are the scavengers and
they work day and night in separating
the poisons from the blood. Their sig
nails of distress are easily recognized
and include such symptoms as back
ache, depressions. drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, dizziness, rheumatic
twinges, dropsy, govt.
The very best way to restore the kid
neys to their normal state is to drink
plenty of pure wrter and obtain a small
amount of Anuric, which is dispensed
by most every druggist. Anuric is in
expensive and should be taken before
meals 1t is much more potent than
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
GAVE HIS WIFE A SURPRISE
Indiana Man, Dressed for Festive oc-
casion, Was Taken by Spouse
for Bold Burglar.

A Aember of the degree team of the
Columbus lodge of Eagles was getting
himself ready to 90 to Greensburg,
where the Columbus team was to give
the WORK to class of candidates, re-
lates the indianapolis News Each
member of the Columbus team was to
wear dress suit. This member did
not have any evening clothes. so he
borrowed an outfit, including u boiled
shirt high collar and white tie. He
got home rather late and found his
wife in bed. asleep He wished to try
the thing on to see just how he looked.
So. after dint of much nervous eXpen-
diture, he had everything in shape and
rather admired himself in the mirror.
He felt it was Il shame for his wife
to miss the great sight so he went into
the bedroom. shook her gently and
waited for Ter to awaken. The woman
opened her eyes md looked into the
face of strange man attired in fash
iOnable evening clothes. She gave one
scream and ducked under the cover.
60 away, 20 away she begged the
supposed gentleman burglar, I'VE
haven't any money"
Nobody knows that any better than
| do her husband retorted, hut that's
no reason why you should carry on
like this"
Then she recognized his voice. came
from under the covers and admired
him TO his hearts content.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

The Northern Nut Growers ass0-
citation is trying to save the fine nut
trees, says a circular just sent out
by the association. The association
was founded a few years ago by sur
geon, family physician. lawyer,
a professor of horticulture and a plain
ordinary enthusiast-all tree lovers,
of course. Along with the many 9th
ers who have joined them, they have
learned how to graft the nut trees.
and they believe that we would have
orchards worth $500 or more per acre,
If they We're composed of trees as good
as the best native trees now growing
wild right here in the United States.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
Birds Stop Gas Supply.

Menominee, Wis.-Two little spar
rows caused every gas user In Menom-
inee to go without gas for several
hours. The birds built their nest in
the outlet pipe of the water tank
through which the gas is passed. Dur
ing the heavy rain the tank oyerfiowed
because the nest clogged the outlet
pipe. The overlooking of the tank dis
arranged the apparatus and shut Off
the gas The nest was removed later
and the gas supply restored.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

"A flaming onion? Well. that looks
for all the world like an eight-candle
power electric light bulb coming at
you. Then all of a sudden it breaks
into nice little ribbons of fire that dart
and float through the air like so many
blazing serpents. They are very dis
agreeable, these onions Their one de-
sire in life is TO set you ablaze and
explode your petrol tank"
One thing the American always has
to remember over here is that gasO-
line. or just plain gas" as the motor
lists and flying men call it at home,
has no place in the English lexicon.
1t is petrol"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

The other day two sanitary inspec-
tages in Il certain English village. Dur
ing their visit they came to one where
lived three adults. On being admitted,
after waiting about ten minutes, one
of the inspectors said, angrily:
How many persons are there in this
hOuse?'
There are five answered the man
of the house.
Five" exclaimed the inspector,
"therell have TO be two less in it,"
$50 there will when you two get
out" was the sarcastic reply.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
ALL ILLS CURED BY WALKING
That Is the Belief of New York Pro
fessor, Who Covers 500 Miles
a Month.

Prof Charles Gray Shaw. head OF :
the department Of philosophy of New
York university. who has just complet--
ed walk from Philadelphia TO New
York. ninety miles. in little less than
"a hours, recommends walking as a
panacea for all ills, mental and physi-
cal. New York correspondent Of the
Pittsburgh Dispatch writes. During
the last three months he has walked.
altogether, 1000 miles, an average of
more than 800 miles month. A little
journey of 81 or 40 miles a day ne con-
siderS Il mere nothing. a trOt around
the block And for regaining meHtaE
pOise, calming distraught nerves. eXter--
minating worry. there is nothing take
it from the professor, equal to IA gOOG'
long walk. He belongs to the peripa-
tetic school of philosophy Walking
is the most valuable exercise in the
world" he said. "Also il is the cheap
est 1t is one Of the best ways I sRow
of cheating the doctor and the urgier-
taker. Walking in the first place.
draws the blood from the head TO the
feet. Then. when one walks. there
are SO many delightful trivial things
TO cajole ones attention away frOns
oneself; the color and shape of the
Clouds the flowers and the horizon.
the amusing and transitOry cOmpan-
0ns of the road. And women ought to,
walk more. too. Their compleNiOfis
and figures would improve If they diG-
Most people take too short steps ana
walk from the knee. The further up
he body the swing comes the less
strain
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
Might Lose Ball, Too.

Two English soldiers caused some
amusement at Il golf course the other
day. The first man teed up and made
a mighty swipe, but failed to shift the
ball The miss was repeated no fewer
than three times.
His pal was unable TO stand it any
longer.
For heavens sake. Bill" he broke
out, ''hit the thing. You know we have
only four days leave"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

A romance of international interest
is interviewer in the recent marriage
of Miss Margaret Preston Draper of
Massachusetts and Prince Andrea Bon
compagni of Italy. His eminenee, Car
dinal Gibbons close friend OF both
families, conducted the marriage serv-
ice, Miss Draper having been recently
received into the Catholic church.
Following the service a nuptial mass
was held. This unusual privilege of a
mass in a private house, which for the
day was private chapel, is one of the
fayors bestowed by the pope on the
family of BoncOmpagni.
The princess is known la society cir
cles all over the world. She has lived
in many capitals abroad and was pre-
scented AZ the Court of st. james. The
prince is a member of the Boncom-
pagni-Ludovisi family which has fig
ured prominently ia the history of Italy
since early In the twelfth century.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
ROPES MOOSE IN THE RIVER
Animal Was Captured by Mill En-
ployees When II Was damned
Between Logs.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich.-Swimming
st. Mary's rivta above the canal one
day a large bull moose entered the
booms of sawmill and before the ami
NAL could effect landing it was roped
by the mill employees and made a cap
tive when it wfv jammed between logs.
1t was exhibited at the Chippewa coun-
ty fair and later will be freed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfgure by
Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
eczemas, pimples, dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedi-
ate and healment, in most cases, com
plete, speedy and permanent
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cuticura Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
Euucnics.

Messenger-The trained nurse has
come, madam.
Prominent Female Philosopher (of
the future) What for?
Messenger-Can it be possible that
you have forgotten?
Prominent Female Philosopher lad
justing her glasses thoughtfully)-
Dear me, l had forgotten ali about
that baby.-Exchange
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

A man may wake his first baby just
TO see it laugh, but he never disturbs
tie peaceful sluinber of the second.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

Grackles and bluejays often destroy
eggs and nestlings of other birds.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
Wedding RinQ Exempt.

Yonkers. N. Y.-Judge Beall upheld
Michael stelm's refusal to give up his
wedding ring to satisfy Judgment
for $72.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

When your health runs down you
should wind up all your bad habits.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
A Hint.

He-I love all kinds of birds.
She-I don't. I hate "a iay.-Baiti-
more American.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

Poverty with contentment is better
han wealth without happiness.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

It's not the man who boasts the mOsb
who knows the most.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
18th judicial District Court.
d. v. Donaldson VS.. j. s. Bishop.
No. 1850.
BY virtue of Writ of Fieri Facias
issued out of the Honorable Thirteenth
Judicial District Court and to. me di-
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, directing and commanding
me to seize and sell the property Of
defendant, have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the court house in Colfax, La, between
the hours prescribed by law for judicial
sales, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1916.
the following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant here
in, o-wit:
Block of the town of Dry Prong. in
Grant parish, Louisiana.
Terms of sale Cash, with the benefit
of appraisement.
Colfax, La, April 25, 1916.
A. b. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Negro Man Found Dead.

Monday evening, May 8, ne
gro man by the name of Jim Will
son, aged about 65 years, was
found dead near Saint Paups
church, on Glencoe plantation
near the Lacour place. An in
quest was held over his remains
that night by Coroner Blackwood,
and the verdict of the jury was
that he came to his death by un-
known means. The deceased
was better known by the name
of Jim Cox, and some years ago
he was particularly known as a
great drunkard, but of late years
has been more temperate. He
was found in the shallow water
of the bayou, only three or four
inches deep, and by some it was
thought he had met with foul
play, but the coroner's jury did
not find evidence sufficient to
base any charge of foul play.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
A Correction.

To the Citizens Of Wards I, and z:
/ will endeavor to correct a lit
tie mistake or error that the edi-
tor of the Chronicle made in my
address to the citizens on the
subject of damming Cane river.
On May 9, 1915. the water on
the guage at Shreveport stood at
the 29.1 ft. mark. On Feb. 10,
1916, the water at Shreveport
only reached the 25.5 #. mark
on the guage, yet the water in
Red river bordering Grant parish
in 1916, came two feet higher
than in 1915, before the dam in
Cane river was built. We ought
to have received 81 feet less
water than in 1915. This shows
that we received 5 or 515 feet
more water than we ought to
have gotten. This was caused
by divorcing Cane river and its
tributaries from Red river.
Your humble servant,
/. MCMILLS.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13

Gov. L. E. Hall on Thursday
sent in his farewell message to
the legislature. pending the in
auguration of Col. R. G. Pleasant
as governor next Monday. Gov.
Halls message occupies seven
newspaper columns, and is de-
voted largely to a defense of his
administration. which he says
has helped to bring prosperity to
the State. He alludes to desper-
ate obstacles he had to encounter,
and intimates that it resulted in
his only failure. He enumerates
the twenty-five planks in the
platform on which he was elect
ed. and asserts that they were
almost wholly enacted into law,
and that one hundred useless Of
fees have been cut off.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Sheriff Sale.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
18th Judicial District Court
Charles H. Teal vs. c. C. Jones.
No. 1856.
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and
Sale issued out of the Honorable Thir-
teenth Judicial District Court and to
me directed in the above numbered
and entitled suit, directing and COM
manding me to seize and sell the prop
erty of defendant, have seized and
will offer for sale at the principal front
door of the court house in Colfax, La,
between the hours prescribed by law
for judicial sales, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1916,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant
herein, to-wit:
The south half of the northwest quar-
ter, northeast quarter of southwest
quarter and southwest quarter of south
east quarter of section A, containing
160 acres; the northwest quarter of
southwest quarter, and southwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter, and all that
portion of the southeast quarter of
northwest quarter lying west of public
road running through same, all in Sec
tion 30, containing 100 acres, all of said
lands located in township z north, range
3 west, La. Mer.
The south half of southwest quarter
of section IL, township north. range 4
west, La. Mer. Lot No. z. containing
81. 20 acres; lot No. 8, containing %. 80
acres; lot No. 8. containing $500 acres;
lot No. 10, containing 81 90 acres; lot
No. IL, containing $3.50 acres; lot -ko.
IL, containing SO. 90 acres;>iOt No. 13,
containing 1880 acres; lot No. IA, con-
tanning 69.l0 acres, all of last described
lands being in section %; lot No. IA,
containing 45-O0 acres; and lot No. 15,
containing $3.50 acres, in section %, all
being in township north, range 3
west, La. Mer.
The northeast quarter of northeast
quarter, the south half of southeast
xuarter, all in section 26; the south
half of south half of section -: the
northwest quarter of southwest quar-
ter, and southwest quarter of north
west quarter of section 80; the east
half of northeast quarter of section 81,
all in township north, range 4 west,
La. Mer.
East half of northeast quarter of Sec
tion So, township north. range west,
La. Mer.
North half of southeast quarter of
northeast quarter of section %, town.
ship 8 north, range west, La. Mer.
Lots 5, 6, z, 10 and IL of section %,
township 8 north, range 3 west, La.
Mer., containing 1877 acres.
Terms of sale Cash, without benefit
of appraisement.
Colfax, La, April rs, 1916.
A. B. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Be Courteous to Little Folks.

Do you not like to be recogniz-
ed with a friendly greeting and
handshake? Most people do.
Do you not also know that such
recognition is generally more
highly appreciated by children
than "grown-ups?" 1t costs you
nothing to make glad the hearts
of those little friends: then ex-
tend to them the glad hand and
if you know their names call them
by their names and let them
know you feel an interest in
them. This is often a great en-
couragement to a boy who may
feel discouraged and disappoint-
ed.
1t may start one on the right
course. You may not think of
it: but boys often feel discour-
aged and respondent and it may
be that a few pleasant words
may dispel the gloom and set the
joy bells ringing in their hearts.
Kind words can do them no
harm, while Withholding them
may. Words fitly spoken are
like apples of gold in pictures of
silver. "-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
A Distinction without a Difference.

A Distinction without q Difference.
We give place this week to "A
Correction" from Mr.. /. McMills
who says we made an error last
week in his address to the citi-
zeng of wards l, 6 and z. So far
as we can see the correction"
is totally unnecessary, as our
version of his letter last week
gave the salient fact that the
dams in Cane river are an injury
to the overlowed lands in two
parishes; and that is the main
point at issue, whether it be
stated in direct terms or in in
verted terms.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination
Saturday, May n, 1916.

ooSuAooy, Way 81, AS1O.
The United States Civil Service COM
mission announces that on the date
named above an examination will be
held at Winfield, La, as q result of
which it is expected to make certifica-
ton to fill q contemplated vacancy in
the position of fourth class postmaster
at Georgetown and other vacancies as
they may occur at that Office, unless it
shall be decided in the interests of the
service to fill the vacancy by reinstate-
ment. The compensation of the post
master at this Office was $244 for the
last fiscal year.
Age limit, 21 years and over on the
date of the examination, with the ex-
ception that in State where women
are declared by statute to be of full
age for all purposes at Is years, women
18 years of age on the date of the ex-
animation will be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the postoffice for
which the examination is announced.
The examination is open to all citi-
zens of the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full informa-
ton concerning the requirements of
the examination can be secured from
the postmaster at Georgetown or from
the u. S. Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. c.
Applications should be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with with the commits
sion at Washington at least days be-
fore the date of the examination, other
wise it may. be impractical to examine
the applicants.
u. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Price of Bibles Increasing.

A news item from New York
says the price of bibles has in
creased and is likely to advance
still further because of the war.
Statements issued by religious
publication societies show that
the expense of publishing prayer
books, hymnals and other relig-
ious volumes is so much larger
than heretofore that buyers have
been obliged to pay nearly double
the prices of last year. This is
due mainly to the advance in the
cost of paper, ink, leather and
glue.
The American Bible Society an
nounces that the stock of bibles
in European languages, imported
from Germany before the war,
is approaching exhaustion and
the society does not know when
it can be replenished.
The Methodist book concern
says its bills for white paper will
increase this year $130, 600 and
the increased cost of other ma
terials will be $50, 900.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Notice.
CoIfax, La, April %. 1916.

Colfax, La, April %, 1916.
The listing and estimation of the val
uation of all real and personal propertv
situated in the parish of Grant. State
OF Louisiana, has been completed for
the year 1916, and the estimated yalua-
tion made thereon by the assessor IN
accordance with Act 1S2 of the Acts of
the General Assembly of 1906. and in
accordance with all other laws relative
to assessments in the State of Louis;-
ana. Said list shall be exposed in the
Office OF the said assessor for insnec~
tion and correction for a term of TWEEN
ty (2o) days beginning May 10 and end
ing May 30, 1916, inclusive.
ELISHA s. MURRELI.
Assessor Of Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13

One day a college youth went
West and got work on a farm.
He wasn't very well informed
about farm life, but as he was
willing to work the farmer hired
him. That night the farmer
said: ''How are you-a pretty
good runner, my boy?" The col
legian swelled with pride. Il
took the prize at college for being
the fastest runner. Well, said
the farmer, you can bring in
the sheep" Two hours later the
young man entered, with his
breath coming in short gasps.
did you have any trouble?"
asked the farmer, grinning to
himself. Il got the sheep in
easy enough" said the youth,
but / had an awful time catch
ing the lambs" !" why, / haven't
any lambs" said the farmer in
surprise. Together they walked
to the pen. There were all the
sheep, and also five jack rabbits.
-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Official Proceedings of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen.

DOdA0 Vi f4AOCk uuCAs
Colfax, La, May 8, 1916.
The mayor and board of alder
men met this day for the purpose
of organizing. Present j. @.
Long, mayor, and Aldermen w.
G. Carnahan, P. A. Dean. H. B.
Faraldo, A. M. Goodwin and C.
w. Williams.
The mayor and each of the al
dermen presenting their commits
sion and oath of Office. the board
proceeded to organize.
On motion duly seconded A. M.
Goodwin was reelected secre-
tary and treasurer.
On motion duly seconded C. w.
Williams was elected mayor pro
TEN.
On motion the street committee
was dispensed with. and the mar
shal designated as street commits
sioner.
On motion the Office of town
attorney was abolished.
John D. Givens presented his
commission and oath of office as
marshal and tax collector. He
also filed bonds acceptable to the
board. and the ex-marshal being
present he was ordered by the
mayor to turn his books over to
his successor.
The body then adjourned.
j. @. LONG.
A. M. GOODWIN, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle., 1916-05-13
Wear a Flower in Honor of Mother

Wear a Flower in Honor of Mother.
All the men and boys and wo-
men and girls of Colfax should
wear a flower next Sunday in OBJ
servance of Mothers Day, and
come to the Methodist church in
the morning and take part in the
services in memory of Mother.
Any flower is used, white flowers
being worn for mothers dead,
and bright flowers for mothers
living.