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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
The Price of Shoes.

The States says: Recently
stories were sent over the coun-
try intimating that. despite their
present high cost, shoes were
likely to go higher.
"A few days after the New
York World dug out of a trade
paper an advertisement of 300,-
600 pairs of mems arctics and
1000 pairs Of mems shoes
ready to ship at once direct from
our, own factories for export.
1t was the prices that excited
The Worlds curiosity.
Thus So. 600 pairs of mems
work shoes were quoted at 49,
made two full soles. solid leath-I
err insoles and counter, solid lift
heels Different grades of other
shoes were offered at $2.25, ST.
IS, $3.50 and $1.50. The dearest.
in the lot were priced at $5.75.
for mems gun metal calf high
grade, while two of the twelve
grades were for ladies kid shoes:
at 1928 and welt oxford and
high shoes at $1.75 a pair. /
"All these prices, even with
allowance for retail risk and pro-
fit, are considerably lower than
prevail in this country. It would
be interesting to know the reason
for the discrimination, since
there would seem to be no sense
in American manufacturers ship
ping their product abroad when
they might get as much for it at
home.
Can it be, as the World sug-
gests that these shoes are not of
a quality to do American trade,
good abroad?
That would be as regrettable,
from the standpoint of the coun-
try's interest at a time when wei
are seeking new markets. as dis
closure of the fact that the re-
taller is forced to charge the
American people more than they
ought to pay for shoes. !"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
Notice to the Public.

Notice is hereby given that the Po-
lice Jury Of this parish will meet on
the 10th day Of August 1918, for the
purpose of receiving protest and hear.
ing complaints on valuation of property
for assessment purposes in this parish
fixed by the Board of State Affairs.
All taxpayers desiring to proteset val
uations fixed by the Board of State Al
fairs must file their protest with the
Secretary of the Police Jury on or be-
fore the date of said meeting.
H. L. BRIAN,
Secretary to the Police Jury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
PARISH. LA. SATURDAY AUGUST q 1919
local purposes. voted by ourselves. wei
usually have paid from SIS to 500 more
on each $1,000 of our assessment


usually have paid from SIS to $50 more
on each $1,000 of our assessment.
The editor, in commenting on the
article of Spectator" says that some
boards, and particularly the sheriff s
association, seem to be very active in
looking after their interests at Baton
Rouge during legislative sessions, and
/ have found this to be only too true,
but Notwithstanding their strong organ
ization, l will say in justice to the
sheriffs of the State that l have always
found Representatives of their organi-
cation inclined to be very fair. The
legislature at it's 1916 session substan-
TALLY cut the salaries of the sheriffs.
tax assessors and clerks of court and
placed all of them, in the weather.
parishes. on salary basis instead of a
fee basis. And let me say in justice
to the newspaper editors and proprie-
tors that while they do not seem to be
SO well organized as the sheriffs. have
never yet heard of a courthouse town
editor being sent to the poorhouse.
However. | have observed that country
editors and newspaper men are never
paid in full for the much good work
most of them do for the general good
in their local communities. There is a
great deal more that l would like to say
concerning our State and local govern
ments, but space will not permit IN
this article.
In conclusion l wish !, say that l was
prompted in writing this letter because
/ always desire to be absolutely fair
with everybody on every proposition.
whether private. public or political. l
have learned that most troubles that
beset US during our lives arise from not
understanding the other fellows view
point or he not understanding ours.
Very respectfully,
C. A. FOSTER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
A Great Remedy.

The merits of Chamberlain Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy are well known
and appreciated. but there is occasion
ally q man who had no acquaintance
with them and should read the follow
ing by F. H. Dear, hotel man at Du-
puyer, Mont. -Four years ago used
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy with such wonderful results
that l have since recommended it to
my friends. adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02

You may learn something from the
following by w. H. Ireland. travel
ing salesman Of Louisville, Ky. ''In
the summer of 1883 had severe at
tack of cholera morbus. / gave the
hotel porter fifty cents and told him to
buy me bottle of Chambsrlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy and to take no
substitute. ! took double dose Of it
according to the directions and.vsnt to
sleep. At five o'clock the next morn
ing was called by my order and took
q train for my next stopping place,
well man." adv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
The Office of District Judge.

Editor COlfdr Chronicle:
As a taxpayer and a voter in the
Thirteenth judicial District, l am writ
ing this letter for the purpose of solic-
iting criticism, either favorable or I'M
favorable, to the views which / am
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
Louisiana Scion Lauds League Before
Senate.

Washington, July 29.-The League
of Nations was praised in the senate
to-day by Senator Gay. Democrat, Of
Louisiana, as the practical application
Of the principles of the American gov
eminent to the problem Of the recon-
struction of the world, under the clear
est and best adjustment of govern
mental affairs ever put in operation
since the Divine Master came to earth
and preached the gospel of peace and
good will to all men,"
The speaker eulogized President Will
son for his efforts at the peace confer
ence and declared the sentiment and
best interests of the country demanded
ratification of the peace treaty leaving
to the future the adjustment of any
defects.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
Official Proceedings of Board of Super
visors Road District No. 8.

Colfax, La, July q, 1919.
The board of supervisors of
Grant Parish Road District No.
8 met pursuant to call of the
president and secretary.
Members present: John RAN
dolph, w. A. Brownlee, G. H.
Mcknight and H. L. Brian. Alb
sent, DR.. T. ]. Harrison.
Reading of the minutes was
deferred.
On motion. G. H. Mcknight
was appointed as superintendent
of construction of the three
spurs to the jefferson highway
in Ward Six, and H. L. Brian as
Superintendent of the construc-
ton of the Colfax-V erda- VIM
field road, and the resurfacing
and crawling of the Verda-
Montgomery road; both men to
receive $500 per day for their
services while engaged in the
work.
On motion the board adjourned
to meet on M onday, July
q, 1919.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
H. L. BRIAN, Chairman.
Sec'ty.
Colfax, La. July %, 1919.
The board of supervisors of
Grant Parish Road District No.
8 met according to adjournment
with John Randolph. G. H. Nc
Knight and w. L. Brian present.
and w. A. Brownlee and DR.. T.
j. Harrison absent.
The minutes of the last two
meetings were read and ap-
proved.
H. L. Brian reported work
progressing on the preliminary
survey of the Colfax-Verda-
WINFIELD road for the past two
weeks and cutting of right-of-
way proceeding, and handed in
claims for work amounting to
1855. 20. and same were approved.
On motion the board adjourned
to meet on Monday, Aug. A, 1919.
JOHN RANDOLPH,
H. L. BRIAN. Sec. Cha'm'n.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
The Best Physic,

When you want pleasant physic try
Chamberlain's Tablets. They are easy
to take and mild and gentle in effect.
They are highly priced by people who
have become. acquainted with their
good qualities. They only cost quar-
ter. adv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02

As a taxpayer and a voter in the
Thirteenth Judicial District, l am writ
ing this letter for the purpose of solic-
iting criticism, either favorable or I'M
favorable, to the views which / am
about to express
The legislature of this State, realiz-
ing the public necessity of pensioning a
judge who had served twenty-five con-
secutive years, passed law for the
specific purpose of pensioning Judge
W. F. Blackman. The public neces-
sity which baought about the passage
of this law was due to the fact that
the Judge in question had long since
served his usefulness, and for him to
continue on the bench meant continued
congestion in both civil and criminal
court. This legislative action was
brought about by the friends of the
party in question, who, in remember
ance of his brilliant Civil War record,
and his twenty-five years of service on
the bench. did not wish to hear him
criticised and abused, as the cause of
the unusual and unreasonable delays in
both the civil and criminal court, and
for the congested condition of the
deckets. and for that reason. as stated
above, influence was brought to bear
on the legislator, and the measure
adopted. But the judge has not re-
signed, and has told a number of peo-
pie that he will not resign until No
vember, at which time it will be nec-
essary, under the law, for the gov
ernor to appoint the judges successor.
In doing this. Judge Blackman is not
being fair to his friends; he is not be-
ing fsir to his brilliant Civil War rec
ord, nor Is he being fair to you and to
me, whose good money is being spent
in taxes, and whose time is being
wasted in tie court room, where con-
gested docket makes the carrying on of
all legel business almost impossible. In
not resigning, and in determining to
hold Office until it would be necessary
for the governor to appoint his sue
cessor, great injustice is being done
to you and to me, and great injustice
to the cause of democracy, in which he
was at one time leader IN this State.
The public must draw their own con-
illusions as to why he waits until No
vember to resign. 1t may be that he
believes his services are still needed by
the people. and it may be that it is his
desire, or the desire Of those whose
interests are akin to his, to use their
influence with the governor. and pass
the Office of Judge from generation to
generation.
A TAXPAYER AND VOTER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02

666 quickly relieves Constipation. Bill
iousness. Loss of Appetite and Head
aches, due to Torpid Liver. adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
Mother Burns Self and Seven Children

Mother Burns Self and Seven Children
Jacksonville, O.. July q. Sew
eral hours before authorities
were to remove them from their
Athens Country home today
seven children ranging In age
from six weeks to ten years were
found with their mother, Mrs.
Mrs. Tony Stravisar. burned to
death in their home in Kimberly
a small mining town near here.
The children were tied to their
beds and coal oil had been poured
over the room.
1t is supposed that worry over
the separation caused the mother
to destroy herself and the chill
dren.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
Conductor Halliburton Desperately

Baton Rouge, July 29.-Shot
over the right lung by Lemon
Wright. a negro passenger. Con-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-08-02
Naval Seaplanes will Meet New Pacific
feet

San Diego. CAL. July %. The
Pacific fleet steaming northward
today will be met off San Diego
by six naval seaplanes which
will escort the fleet into San
Diego harbor. according to plans
announced by Rear Admiral Jo-
seph L. Jayne, commanding the
Twelfth naval district.
Plans for entertaining the feet
at Los Angeles for five days
were rapidly taking final shape
today, a scheme of decoration
includs the conversion of PERISH
ing Square, a downtown park,
into an immense floral set piece.
Airplanes will shower roses on
the feet as it enters the harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
FEW SWEETENED POTS FOR BOYS:
 ONLY S122 RAISED

Who would not drop a contribution into the Salvation Army pot?
 The pots on the streets this time are not for the work of the Salvation Army, but for the entertainment of the 167th infantry Saturday and it's a wager that everyone will ''sweeten'' them today for ''Alabama's own'
 Contributions yesterday were small, only $122 being raised, and unless the Birmingham public is more generous today the money necessary for the entertainment of these war veterans will not be raised.
 Ten Boy Scouts guarded the pots faithfully yesterday and rang bells to remind the passing throng that the last call for funds for "Alabama's own was being made. These boys were most enthusiastic in their work The pot at the First National bank corner contained s4S the largest amount in any pot and was presided over by Scouts Cecil Hackney and Robert Saunders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09

 MT. Gaillard that the commission "re- tained Jurisdiction in the Mobile case" so that it would be possible for them to make other changes. indicates that he has in mind several suggestions for the associate members. Mir. Cooper, and MT Kennedy, the president
 In the Mobile case Mir. Gaillard can make suggestions and the commission will act upon those suggestions It is believed he can recommend a lower rate and the commission, after ascer- taining the company is making a big profit under present high rates, will grant the lower rate
 The only matter to come up next Monday is the discussion of the finan- eial report of the Mobile Electric com rany, which IS expected during the week. MT. Gaillard will come from Mo- bile to attend the meeting, and this is another indication he will change his stand in the matter. or make some suggestions to other commission mem berS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
GREAT ENTHUSIASM / MARKED B WING
 OF VICTORY BONDS
(Continued from Page Two)

were prepared to meet the demands stated in the inyitations-that every person accepting would be expected to subscribe for not less than $500O worth of bonds.
 County Chairman John L. Raul called the meeting to order after the lunch con had been disposed of and told why he had sent out invitations. He stated that $5,000,000 of the $7,000,00O quota had been subscribed and that the banks had agreed to take $1,000.0O worth of bonds provided the citizens took similar amount.
 $770,000 FRIGHT NOW"
 Tom o. Smith. taking charge at this juncture, made forceful appeal to those present to buy bonds and there by sustain Birminghams reputation as 100 per cent city. He requested Oscar Wells, president of the First Ma tional bank to explain the proposition made by the banks and after he had done this. J. Frank Rushton, further explaining the purpose of the meeting. urged the men and women to buy to their limit.
 Subscriptions were called for and within few minutes tabulators an- nounced that $77o,O0o were in hand.
 There was temporary Hull. Mr. Rushton made further appeal for sub- scriptions. whereupon Murray Brown county chairman of the Fourth Liberty Loan committee. challenged anyone present to match his additional 5000 subscription. There were many re- sponses.
 NAME IS CALLED
 At this point Chairman Raul an- nounced that he would subscribe fer $2O.0OO additional and offered to make 1t S5O,OOO if any one would match 1t. Erskine Ramsay promptly accepted the challenge. There was great applause.
 Chairman Raul read telegram from Otto Marx stating that he would make good any deficit up to $l00, 1000. He was put down for $70,000
 When he had finished reading MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
EUerts Of the Day
 Al the State Capital
sv wILLIAM L. GoRMLEY


 Montgomery, May Especial )-Ho- mer L. Billingsley. who was in charge of the pure food and drugs depart nent of Alabama during part of the administration of Gov Emmet O'Neal, and who absconded with approximately S12,00o belonging to the department. has not been apprehended in Texas or any other state, Official denial of the report Billingsley had been ar rested was necessary on Thursday. The report gained circulation in the cap itol. and during Wednesday afternoon and Thursday details of the Billings ley dedication were related several times.
 The former pure food and drugs man has been away from Alabama for about five years During the time the state was troubled with the disappearance of Theo Lacy, of the convict department with s100,000, Bi1lingsley is alleged to have disappeared with funds of his de- partment. He is reported to have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
LUMBERMEN INCORPORATE

Montgomery, May ecial)-Papers of incorporation for the Steadman Lum- Der company, headquarters at Townley Walker county, were filed Thursday with the secretary of state. The authorized and paid in stock is 5000. The incorpora- tors are Webster Steadman, Rebecca Steadman and Gilreath Steadman
 The Victory Coal compay of Carbon Hill, Walker county, also filed papers Thursday. The authorized stock is 5000, of which 5000 is paid in, R. S. Wheeler, C. c. Cobb and w. H. Cobb are the incorpontors. The company will engage in the coal mining business at Carbon Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
SHELBY TEACHERS PASS

Montgomery, May S.-(Special. )-The fol- lowing list of names of Shelby county persons to pass the April teachers exam lhatlon Was made public Thursday:
 second grade-Mabel Atkinson, Vincent; Lillian Bell Vincent; Willie Johnson. Montevallo; Grace LeCroy. Alexander City; S. s. Crumpton, Columbiana; Della Lee, Leeds; Mrs, Olive Shelton Roper Sterrett; Edna Wilder, Vincent
 Third grade-Cora Lillian Albright. Monteyallo; James Edwin Bird, Colum- blana; Mrs Laura L. Bradford Vincent; Lizzie Green, Lawley; Ila Loretta Love- lady, Montevallo; Elizabeth Mays Vim cent; William S. McEwen, Siluria: Ger trude Riley, Siluria; Edna Nora York, 
 Colored, third grade-v L. Walker,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
STUDYING MOBILE REPORT

Montgomery, May S.-(Special )-Wil $. P. Gaillard, Mobile member of the Alabama public service commission, after going over the financial report for April of the Mobile Electric com- pany, recommend lower rate on cleo tricity in the Gulf City, or will he wait for the election in June, when the voters will decide whether or not certain ordinance. reinstating old rates and the contract between the city and company, shall be adopted over the protests of their city commission CTS and mayor? The fact that the pres- ident of the state commission has called special meeting for next Mon- day to look over the financial report indicates that the Mobile matter will be discussed again.
 The admission several days ago by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
LEE AND PERRY OVER

Montgomery, May S,-(Special.)-Le and Perry counties went lover the top in the Victory Liberty Loan drive late Wednes- day, according to telegrams received Thursday by Governor Thomas E. Kilby. The first telegram came from G. N. Hodges, president of the Farmers Ma tion bank of Opelika He wired that Lee county went over the top Wednesday night sIn Perry county, a telegram from A. F. Armstrong, county chairman said work will not stop, although the quota has been subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
CHARGED WITH ARSON

Montgomery, May S.-Irene James of 2eoh Dexter avet ue. made a bond of $500 Thursday on charge of arson, following her arrest upon request of the county solicitor, who charges she attempted to burn the brick building in which she re- sided W. P. Fonville, fire marshal, in vestigated the fire and determined it was Of 1ncindiary origin. An investigation is said to have shown kerosene had been poured on the walls of all rooms. The fire damage was small. The woman claimed her iron safe was robbed last Friday night and the robber tried to burn the building to hide his crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
HEADQUARTERS NOTIFIED

With the quota assured and every body happy, Colonel Smith, in a char acteristically patriotic speech, dis missed the gathering, and as the people marched out of the dining room the orchestra played Dixie"
 Chairman Raul immediately after the meeting adjourned sent a telegram to Executive Chairman Haynes McFadden of the Sixth district stating that Blr-
 ningham and Jefferson county had subscribed for their full quota of Vic tory Loan Bonds.
 While the quota allotted to Birming- ham and Jefferson county has been raised the Victory Loan campaign does not officially end until o'clock tomorrow evening and subscriptions lip to that time may be made a any of the banks, booths or at Victory Loan head quarters in the Jefferson County Bank building.
 OTHER BUYERS YESTERDAY Subscriptions by railroad employcs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
TO DISCUSS EXTENSION

Montgomery. May S-(Special.) )--Citizens Of Russell county and officials of the Dixie Overland Highway association Fri day will discuss plans to extend the Dixie highway from Crawford to Grard. distance of 15 miles, w. S. Keller state highway engineer, will attend the meet ing which will be held at Columbus, Ga . during the morning. Columbus was -se- lected for the meeting because of it's close proximity to Girard and because officials of the Dixie Highway association are located there MT. Keller left Thursday for the Georgia town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
WALLACE RETURNS

Montgomery, May 8.-(SpeciaI )-John H. Wallace, Jr., state game and fish com missioner, returned to Montgomery Thurs day from Tallahassee, Fla, where he on Wednesday addressed joint session of the Florida legislature. MT. Wallace's subject was conservation. Bills are pend- ing in the house and senate of Florida which will protect game and fish The language of the Alabama law is used al- most identically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
TO GET DECORATION

Montgomery. May S.-(Special )-While the old Fourth Alabama regiment soldiers are in Montgomery next Monday Sergeant Jack w. Milner, of Alexander City, will be decorated with the distinguished sery. ice cross, according to a telegram re- celved in Montgomery Thursday, from Col. William P. Screws, commander of the regiment. Colonel Screws outlined the various companies to participate in the parade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
D. s. c. AWARDED 2S
 OFFICERS AND MEN
By Associated Press

Washington, May S.-Award of the dis tlngulshed service cross to seven officers and q enlisted men of the American ex- peditionary force was announced tongh, by the War Department
 Among those receiving medals was Corporal Frank l.. Morley, St. Joseph.
 Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
LONG GIVEN PAROLE

Montgomery, May s.-(Special) )-Gov- ernor Thomas E. Kilby Thursday granted parole to Rufus Long, convicted in Els cambria county in 1913 and sentenced rc serve 20 years on murder charge The parole is conditioned upon the good con- duct of Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
were reported at headquarters yester-
Giant German Liner
 to Bring Tanks Home
? a ay Assaciatea Ersss


 Washington, May S.-The giant German liner Imperator is expected to sail from Brest Saturday for New York with her first detachment of American troops, the navy department was advised today. The Imperator is of the same size as the Leviatha and when fitted out after her arrival in the United States will be able to carry more than 10000 soldiers each ri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09

Marks telegram, an Ensley delegation entered the hall and stated that at meeting of 20 Ensley men $100,0o0 had been subscribed, making it $Jd0O for each man.
 This assured Birmingham and JeffeF- son county's quota and upon the an nouncement of the fact the audience clapped hands and shouted joyously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-09
THEATRE co. INCORPORATES

Montgomery, May S.-(Special) Citizens
 of Ozark have organized the Ozark Thea tre company, with authorized and paid
 in stock of 5000. The concern will oper- ate a moving picture show at Ozark, Dale
 county.