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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
Death Of Infant Son
Of MIR. and Mrs. jesse

The funeral Of Dudley Fremont
Josse, infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Louis jesse. who died at Portland
Tuesday noon. was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Baker. at the
corner of Lane and Kane streets, at
2 clock this afternoon. Interment
of the body followed in the Masonic
cemetery. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. E. w. Warrington,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
The funeral was attended by many
friends aud acquaintance of the pa
rents of the child and the floral offer
ings were numerous aud beautiful. Airs.
Josse viii remain in Roseburg for sew
eral weeks before returning TO her home
at Roseburg Review.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

there was stiff fight for a time dur
ing the night when a British raiding
party in the Scarpe valley met a strong
German patrol force.
Over the rest of the front, however.
it was "quiet nothing but intermit.
tent artillery firing and desultory pop
ping OF rifles.
Early today there was more than
usual aerial activity British airmen
declare further investigation reveals
the increasing fragihty of the German
fighting planes. The Teutons are ap,
parently in such a hurry to get ma
chimes to the front to replace the great
number shot down by allied airmen and
to combat the complete aerial espionage
of French and British flyers that they
are sacrificing stability and safety in
the planes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
RESISTANCE MAY
(Cnntinned from napa nna.l

proving more than an embarrassment to
the authorities. Members cannot be mo-
Tested while congress sits, but it is pos
sible that the postal authorities may
find it inconvenient TO give quick
despatch to the bundles of free mail
containing the anti-registration sugges-
tions. The hand of Germany is becom-
ing more easily distinguished in much
of the present propaganda, though some
of the plotters evidently are aetuated
by conscientious or intellectual objec-
tions to military service.
In either ease, authorities here hold
that the plotters are aiding and com
forting the enemy, as prospeetively, at
least, they rob the new army of men
who ought to serve therein.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

Mrs. Herbert F. Carter of Los An
geles, California, is the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Charles Hartley. She ar
rived Wednesday and will spend the
summer in Salem.
y Il
i'll for the past three weeks is rapidly
recovering.
< =
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Fletcher are NOV
ing from the Court Apartments, and
have taken a house on South Winter
street.
& 4
The Missionary society of the First
Congregational church. met this after
noon at the residence of Mrs. William
MeGilchrist, Sr. The afternoon was de-
voted to sewing for the Red Cross.
+ =
Mrs. G. P. Bishop has gone to Port
land forNthe day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

lutely no fire protection as both head
quarters and outside stations are with
out men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
HAS NO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Hoquiam, Wash, June 1.-Hoquiam
is without fire department today,
The entire organization quit at s
0 clock this morning when it's demand
for rise in pay of $40 month for
each member of the department was
not complied with. The city has abse-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

: Petrograd, June demand
< for a six hour day appeared
: likely today to paralyze indus
: try in 120 of Russia IS largest
: factories mostly munitions
: plants. The workmen decided
: either to strike or carry out
; literally the regulations under
: which they were employed-the
: regulations being so complex
: that very little work would be
: possible.
. A number of workmen were
: reported to have struck already.
X \ x 4 X x x x X = X. i: X x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
AUSTRIAN LOSSES
French. Repulse Attacks.
Continued from page one.)

Paris, june l.-Violent German coun-
ter attacks by artillery and infantry
were repulsed in two sectors of the
French front, today's official state
ment declared.
In the region of Moulin Laffaux,
California plateau and Chevrieux wood
the enemy artillery kept up lombard
ment of the French front lines through
most of the night.
West of Carny, south of Loivre and
around Casque, the war office said en-
cmy attacks were checked by French
gunfire. = South of Chevreux French
raiders took a German post, taking sew.
eral prisoners.
Moulin Laffaux, the California pla-
teau and the Chevreux wood all lie to
the south of Laon and in a section OF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
Reached Third Line
Rv William Philip Simms

Omitted Press staff correspondent
With the British Armies in the Field
June 1.-British forces reached third
line German trench IN a night raid near
Loos early this morning.
West of Cherisy another raiding par
ty stormed and occupied two enemy
posts. At the moment this is dispatch
ed they were tenaciously holding this
position. despite enemy counter attacks
Besides these two local engagements
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
STRIKE TIES UP PLANTS

x 4 4 x x = y x x x = =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

Champagne where the French made
some of the greatest gains in the re-
cent offensive. Cerny is in the same
section, lying slightly west of Craonne.
Chevreux is east of Craonne. Still farth
er east is Loivre and Mont Casque.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

the many WONDERFUL BARGAINS which Offering the trade This time
Courteous treatment and quick service for all
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
British Air Raid.

London, June Is British aircraft
last night made extensive raids over
Ostend, Zeebrugge and Bruges.
The admiralty announcement today
declared "that many tons of bombs
were dropped with good results" /"
All British aircraft returned safely
to Dunkirk,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01
British .Inched,, Forward.

London, June British forces inch
ed forward i'll a number of successful
local engagements last night, Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-01

"We gained ground slightly at night
to the west Of Cherisy,'i ne said. Else
where patrol encounters which resulted
in our favor occurred during the night
in the neighborhood of Gouzeaeourt.
Successful raids were carried out
northeast of Loos and near the Ploeg-
steert wood. -
United Press dispatches from Will
liam Philip Simms, describing some of
these attacks, declare that the British
Loos attack reached German third line
trenches and that the Cherisy advance
was by storming of two enemy posts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Makes Rapid Roadway
Add This Fact to Your Store of Know
ledge.

Add This Fact to Your Store of Know
ledge.
Kidney disease often advances so rap
idly that many person is firmly in its
grasp before aware of its progress.
Prompt attention should be given the
slightest symptom of kidney disorder,
If there is dull pain in the back. head
aches, dizzy spells or tired, worn out
feeling. or if the kidney secretions are
offensive, irregular and attended with
pain, procure good kidney remedy at
once.
Thousands recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Read the statement below.
H. 0. Lacour, proprietor grocery
store, 1910 Gould Ave, Alexandra,
La. says: "Some time ago, while on
the farm, my back was so bad that
had to give up for few days. If !
stopped. / could hardly straighten, ow-
ing to the sharp pains that caught me
in the back. I read about Doan's Kid
ney Pills and got box. They brought
me relief from the pain in, my back
right awav and kept on taking them
until was rid of the trouble. When
ever / overdo or take cold, few doses
of Doan's Kidney Pills do NE good
Others of the family consider Doan'sl
Kidney Pills valuable medicine"
Price Soc at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same Mr.. Lacour
recommends. Foster Milburn Compa-
ny, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Court Order.
STATE OF LOUISIANA !
parieh of Grant


Notice is hereby given to the order
below from the Judge of the District
Court of this parish relative to the
April term of court.
Clerk Of District Court, Grant Parish,
La:
You are hereby commanded to as
semble the jury commissioners of the
parish of Grant, and select a grand
jury, according to law, and at the same
time also draw a petit jury of thirty
men to serve for the regular term of
the criminal court in Grant parish.
The grand jury to report on the first
Monday of April for duty at 9, o'clock
a: M, and. the petit jury on the second
Monday of April at o'clock a. m.
All persons under indictment and on
bond to be present in open court on the
first day of court to answer to their
names and have their cases fixed, else
their bonds will be forfeited.
The magistrates of Grant parish are
required by law to forward all affidavits
and criminal papers they may have
docketed before them, to the Clerk of
the District court in order that he may
prepare the grand jury docket.
All parties in interest to be notified
of this order by publication thereof.
Thus done and signed at chambers at
Alexandria, Louisiana, this the 10th
DAY of March, A. d. 1917.
w. F. BLACKMAN,
Judge.
Received, filed and recorded March
II, 1917.
JAS. ]. O'QUINN, D. C.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Clear Your Skin In Spring.

Spring house cleaning means clean
ing inside and outside. Dull pimply
skin is an aftermath of winter inactivi-
ty. Flush your intestines with n mild
laxative and clean out the accumulated
wastes, easy to take, they do not grippe.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills will clear
your complexion and brighten your eye.
Try Dr.. Kings New Life Pills tonight
and throw off the sluggish winter shell.
At druggists, 25c.-Adv. z.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17

Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court.
No. 1864.
Bank of Colfax VS.. Rosa Chelette,
Tutrix.
By virtue of 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 command
ing 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, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales, on
SATURDAY. April 81, 1917,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant
herein, to-wit:
The north half of the southwest
quarter, northwest quarter of the south
east quarter, section IL, township 7
north, range west.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, Marcn IA, 1917.
l.. o. CLINTON,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Notice of Final Proof.

Department of the Interior !
U. 5. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La.
Feb. 8, 1917.
PROOF UNDER ACT 6-6-12.
Notice is hereby given that Edward
w. Pollard, of Bentley, Louisiana, who,
on April 3rd, 1917, made Homestead
Entry Additional. Sec. Act 3-2- SO, No.
06ll3. for N OF NV I and Sc I of N
w t, section 81, township north, range
l west, Louisiana Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before j. j. O'Quinn,
Clerk of Court, at Colfax. Louisiana,
on the oath day of March, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: T. o.
Hart, of Bentley, La; ]. w. Murrell,
of Bentley, La; 0. j. Hathaway and
H. S. Darlington, of Dry Prong, La.
E. ID. GIANELLONI,
feblO Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Given $4,000 for Loss of a Foot.


The supreme court this week
rendered a decision giving Jesse
Atkins, a negro, a judgment
against Mr.. T. C. Bush, of Fair
mount, for SIS, 600 for the loss of
a foot. Atkins sued in the Grant
parish district court, but the de-
cision went against him, and on
appeal the supreme court revers-
ed the decision in his favor. The
negro while riding along the pub
lie road on wagon without a
body was sitting on the couplir g
pole with his feet hanging and
ran into a loose barbed wire that
came off Mr.. Bush's fence. In
some way Atkins foot became
entangled in the wire which
caught in the wheel and was
practically sawed off at the ankle,
which necessitated it to be cut
off.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
United States Getting Ready for War.

United States Getting Ready for War.
Since the expiration of Con-
gress President Wilson has called
Congress to meet in special ses-
sion April 16.
The Senate has amended its
rules and the cloture rule to cut
off debate can now be applied by
two-thirds vote of the men,
bers.
The President has decided that
he has the authority to arm mer-
chant vessels against attack by
German submarines, and the
world was formally notified on
March IL that the United States
government would place an arm
ed guard on merchant ships sail
ing for the war zone.
The Chinese policy to break
with Germany has been approved
by the U. S. government.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Notice of Application for Appoint.
ment as Administrator.

Notice of Application for Appoint.
ment as Administrator.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Par
ish of Grant, State of Louisiana.
Succession of Thos. F. Swafford, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that ]. E.
Swafford has filed on this date in this
office application for appointment as
administrator of the above named sue
cession.
You are therefore hereby notified to
file such opposition as you may have
thereto within ten days from notice
hereof, else he will be appointed as
as administrator of said succession as
prayed for.
Witness Hons. Jas. Andrews and w.
F. Blackman, judges of said court.
Given under my official seal and sig
nature on this the l4th day of March.
]. j. O'QUINN,
Clerk 18th Judicial District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17

Mayor j. @. Long has a proc
lamation in this issue of the
Chronicle, calling on the citizens
of Colfax to observe next week
as cleanup" week, beginning
Monday, March 10, and ending
Saturday, March "a. The proc
lamation also announces that an
inspection will be made of all
premises. and any one failing to
comply with the mayors order
will be dealt with in accordance
with ordinance No. $500.
The ordinance referred to pro-
vides for a fine not exceeding $40
or Imprisonment not to exceed
five days for failure to comply
with the ordinance. Section of
ordinance No. $500 provides
that it shall be unlawful for the
owners of property. occupants of
residences or business houses or
public offices in the town of Col
fax. La, to permit paper, bottles.
wire, tin cans, barrels, boxes,
wood, trash, or anything else
that will tend to make an un-
slightly and unclean appearance,
to accumulate on their premises
so as to make an unsightly or un-
clean appearance, or to permit
the same to be on the sidewalk
about their premises, or to be in
alleys or bitches adjoining the
premises owned or house or Office
occupied by them"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy?

You need DR.. Kings New Discovery
to stop that cold, the soothing balsam
ingredients heal the irritated mem
branes, soothe the sore throat. the an
tlseptic qualities kill the germ and your
cold is quickly relieved. DIR. Kings
New Disco. cry has for 4S years been
the standard remedy for coughs and
colds in thousands of homes. Get a
bottle today and have it handy in your
medicine chest for coughs. colds, Group
grippe and all bronchial affections. At
your druggist, Doc. ADV. z.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Monroe Girl, 10, Saves 4 from Death.

Monroe Girl, IL, Saves from Death.
Monroe, La, March 12.-Pau-
line Clarke, Emma Louise Beid-
enharn, Master Leland Petagana
and another girl, narrowly es-
capped drowning when the boat
in which they were rowing was
overturned on Lake Beulah, Fri
day.
Lille Blanks Clarke, 13-year-
old daughter of w. B. Clarke, a
local attorney, who saw the over
turning of the boat from ashore,
dived into the lake and saved the
occupants from drowning by
swimming ashore with them one
at time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
FORMULATION of Election.

By the direction of the Board
of Supervisors of Road District
Number Eight of the parish of
Grant, Louisiana, and by virtue
of the authority in me vested,
notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 18th day of March,
1917, an election was held in
Road District Number Eight in
the parish of Grant, Louisiana,
to determine the
Proposition to incur debt and
issue bonds of Grant Parish Road
District Number Eight to the
amount of one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars ($150, 0OO) to
run for thirty years. bearing in
terest at the rate of five per cent
per annum, payable semi-annual-
ly. for the
Purpose of constructing and
crawling public roads. together
with bridges and other necessary
equipment, within the limits of
said road district, title to which
shall vest in the public.
That the majority of the tax
payers voting at the said election
in favor of the said proposition
was 1879 in number, and two hum
dred ninety-eight thousand nine
hundred twenty-six 1928, 926. OO)
dollars in amount, and that, there
fore, said proposition carried.
This done and signed on this
the 18th day of March, 1917, at
the court house at Colfax, Grant
parish, La.
w. A. BROWNLEE,
H. L. BRIAN, President.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Pupils at StOnewall Win Farm Paper
Prize.

Prize.
Stonewall, La, March 5.-The
pupils in Miss Deans room in
the school here are very much de-
lighted over having won the first
prize in Louisiana in a recent
farm paper test, which
amounts to a check for $50.
They are also expecting to win
one of the capital prizes. Miss
Dean has been an indefatigable
worker and has inspired them
with her zeal and enthusiasm.
An Audubon society has been re-
Gently organized by her, also. and
the children have made many
bird boxes. They also have a
nice vegetable garden planted. =
News item in Shreveport Times.
Miss Dean is the daughter of
our friend, Mr.. Frank Dean. who
lives just across Red river from
Colfax, and is a graduate of the
Colfax high school. She finished
school here in 1912, and has a
number of friends at Colfax who
are glad to know of her success
as teacher.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
A Worlds Sensation in Russia.

WOTiu ocHSdtiOu IN RuSSid.
The Gar of Russia was forced
to abdicate in three-day revolu-
ton of the army this week, and
his younger brother named as re-
gent. About 500 casualties are
reported in Petrograd and Mos
cow. but the revolution seems to
have met no other opposition.
The Cars ministry. charged
with corruption, treachery and
impotence, mas been swept out of
Office, one being killed and most
of them placed under arrest. Al
so the Cars wife, on account of
her intrigue and sympathy with
Germany. has been placed under
surveillance and guard.
The Push War" party is now
in power, and it is said that Wig
orous steps are to be taken to
prosecute the war against Ger
many in accordance with the de-
sires of the mass of the people
and gigantic strength of the en-
pre-, The Car and his ministry
are accused of hindering opera
tons against Germany.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK
By r. II. Benton, Jr.
AGENT FOR GRANT PARISH

To Grow Cotton Successfully Under
Weevil Conditions.
l. Select warm, fertile, well
drained soil.
z. Prepare a good seed bed.
3. Fertilize literally.
A. Plant reasonably early.
5. Use good seed of an early
maturing variety adapted to the
locality.
6. Cultivate shallow, often,
and until late in the season.
z. Carefully pick up and de-
stroy weevil infested squares, es-
pecially during the first month.
s. Destroy all cotton stalks
three weeks or more before kill
ing frost.
you follow these instructions,
when the weevil comes, you can
on reduced acreage continue to
grow cotton profitably. If in ad-
dition you grow the necessary
feed and food crops, have a good
garden, produce your own meat,
milk, butter, eggs, etc., with a
surplus for market. You will
live better and perhaps make
more clear money than you did
before.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
ORDINANCE NO. 24O5.

by ME. WlIIlamS--
An ordinance fixing budget of ex-
penses for the town of Colfax, La.
for the year 1917, and levying a tax
of ten Q0) mills on all property SUBJ
ject to taxation in the town of Col
fax, La.
Section l.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Alderman of the town of Col
fax, La, in regular session convened,
That the following is hereby declared
to be the budget of expenses for the
town of Colfax, La, for the year 1917,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
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. OBJ
tainable everywhere. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17

Mrs. Florence Blackburn Given $50, 600
Judgment.
In the suit of Mrs. Florence
Blackburn against the La. Ry.
& Nav. Co., for damages for kill
ing her husband, J. T. Blackburn,
which was on trial as we went
to press last week, the jury gave
her a judgment for $50, 1000, the
full amount sued for. The case
was appealed to the supreme
court. Attorneys j. B. Roberts
of Colfax and Glenn Radcliffe of
Shreveport represented the plain
tiff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17

BILE. l tried nearly ev.
cry medicine / could
hear of. among them /
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 I
took these tablets, and
l 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 trava1ipo aolas
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17

Left p. w. Balls .barnyard Sunday
night, March A, the following: One
gelding-light bay, black name and tail,
main reached. white spot in forehead,
about Is hands high. One 2-year old
mare colt, deep bay, black main and
tail, about 10 hands high.
A liberal reward to finder.
E. w. BALL,
mhl7 Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17
Rowland Wesley Horn.

Rowland Wesley Horn, a pio-
neer citizen of Louisiana and a
resident of Shreveport for ten
years, died at $50 O'Clock Fri
day night, March 8, 1917.
The funeral was conducted by
the Masons at 8 O'Clock Saturday
afternoon from Osborn's under
taking establishment. = Shreve-
port Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-03-17

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
diferents country hotels, which Is one
cause Of this dreadful disease