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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Grant0il Field
Attracts the Attention of Shrewd In.
vestors Who have Leased Many
Thousand Acres of Land.

Thousand Acres Of Land.
Grant parish, Louisiana, is to
have the best wildcat develop
ment in the state, writes the
former oil editor Of the Rocky
Mountain News (Denverj who
has forsaken the newspaper
game or plantation life IN Louisi-
ana, meanwhile keeping an eye
on oil development in his section
and elsewhere in the state.
This / know to be true" he
continues. II have seen all the
wildcat fields exploited from
South Arkansas down-Sabine
Uplift, East Texas, all of the
territories adjacent to and ad-
joining Homer, Bull Bayou and
Caddo fields, even Rapides,
Winn, Evangeline, Ouachita,
Caldwell and other parishes,
but none of Grant.
Zone reason we have been
given so little publicity is due to
the fact that in this section we
early organized against the ac-
Invites of the lease brokers with
their indefinite drafts, and most
of the drafts has been recover
ed by court action. Little of
this territory was tied up on this
form of commercial lease. When
the first tide of commercial lease
brokers swept through this Sec
ton the countryside was pretty
generally warned that this was
not the way to get development.
Asa consequence almost the en-
tire north half of Grant parish
has been preserved in natural
drilling blocks on which drilling
contracts have been or will be
let. Not less than forty wells
will be drilled in this section DUR
ing the year 1920-21, this know
as a matter of fact.
There is one strip of country
in particular which seems des-
tined for extensive and search-
ing explorations strip taking
practically all of the northeast
half of Grant parish and a strip
six miles wide extending to the
center of LaSalle parish directly
east of the portion of Grant par
ish just mentioned. In this strip
of country James Buchanan, of
Texarkana, owns a trifie more
than 80, 900 acres all of which
has been leased for development.
The contract has been filed for
record aud the parish clerks and
abstractors are now busy on the
titles. Twenty or more wells will
be drilled on these holdings
alone.
In addition to this there is
the Swope block at Georgetown
on which bonded contract calls
for the beginning of drilling by
March l. There is the Lincecum
block just south of Selma at Lin
cecum on which a well will be
drilled within six months. There
is the Martin block at Packton in
Grant parish and a drilling rig
was unloaded at Packton this
week. Seven locations and drill
ing wells take up the west of this
strip of country among which
are the Helm and Ray-Trammell
wells near Colfax.
So far as our geology is con-
cerned. without going into tech
nical details, our u. S. Geologi-
cal survey shows that it is much
better than much of the territory
north and west of here that has
been lauded so highly. Also we
are discriminating in our drilling
contracts doing business only
with reliable companies and dod-
ging the promotion schemes.
H. -. l.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

RubyMy-Tism is q great pain killer
Itrelieves pain and soreness caused BY
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

Pres. B. Y. P. u. Assn.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04

and through the top and bottom of the
box into the ends of partitions A.
Cut the scroll rollers ID Gigs. 5 and
g. from pieces of broom-handle,
trife shorter than the distance be-
tween the partitions A, and get four
large spools, such as crochetcotton
comes on, for the end knobs Il Figs.
and g.. Rollers ID turn on the nail
pivots F Gig. g., which must be long
enough to run through the spool
knobs <, through holes in partitions
A, and half an inch into the ends of
the rollers. The spools must fit tight
ly on the nails. Wrap nails + with
paper, and then coat the paper with
glue so the spools will stick fast.
A tough wrapping-paper should be
used for the SCROLL Perhaps you can
find n store dealer who has a roll OF
paper from which you can get the
length you want in one piece. Tack
the ends of this paper to the scroll
rollers Gig. ~. Be careful to get the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04

paper square on the rollers, so 1t will
roll up evenly The pictures should
be put on before the scroll is pivoted
in the desk. Cut out and paste these
in place.
Zig. 4 shows how the box-cover
boards are fastened together by
means OF the end battens G, and how
the pair OF hinges are placed for
Ringing this drop-leaf to the desk. To
support the outer edge OF the drop
leaf, when the desk is open, pair OF
chains must be provided. Screw
screw-eyes into the drop-leaf and the
other side OF the desk, to attach the
chains to.
Putty all joints and nail holes. Then
a coat of stain, or two coats Of paint
or white-enamel. will complete the
desk. BY screwing a pair of screw
eyes into the top, the desk may be
suspended from a picture-molding; or
It may be hung upon a pair OF long
hooks screwed into the wall.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04
solve" and "cet.r

The two little words give" and
get" sum up the differing creeds OF
earth and the ambitions of mankind.
Those who are eager TO bestow, TO en-
rich the world around them, to bless,
20 help, TO uplift. constitute the one
class. The other crowd grasps every
thing for self, only its own.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04
Such is Human Nature.

The man who does the most COM
planning when nm automobile breaks
down is always the one who is walt
Ing for more ride instead Of the one
who has TO fix IL. #
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04

the cover boards, too, because you
will need them for the hinged drop
leaf The first thing to do is to re-
enforce the mailing of any boards
which show signs of coming loose.
Then prepare the pigeonhole parti-
tons. Fig. shows the inside of the
desk. Partitions A should be fastened
seven inches each side of the center
Of the length of the box. or IA inches
apart, and shelves b should be so
spaced that there will be a small top
and bottom pigeonhole and a larger
one between. Holes c in partitions
A Gig. 9 are provided for the rollers
OF the scroll to turn in. Bore the up
per one about three inches below the
upper end of A. and place the lower
one ten inches or so below it. Nail
partitions A to the end of shelves b;
then stand these assembled pieces In
the box, set a temporary brace be-
tween partitions A to hold them in the
right position, and drive nails through
the ends OF the box into shelves B,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04
Eating the NlmbIs Locust.

Locusts are today eaten in Arabia,
pretty much as they,were In the time
OF John the Baptist. Foreigners as
well as natives declare that they are
really an excellent article Of diet.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04
Tnousanes IN pnorImaqes.

Pilgrims numbering 100000 annual
~ visit the monastlc cells at Kiev.
Rassia.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-03-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
!: HANDICRAFT ):
FOR BOYS !:
BY A. NEELY HALL =
= Author Of "The Handy Boy" .The Hev ..
Craftsman" Handicraft Tor Handy
~ Boya" etc
Copyright by A. Nicely HalI)
A HOMEMADE DESK WITH A PIC
TURE SCROLL.

Every boy can own a desk. because
it is one Of the simplest pieces of fur
niture 10 build. have designed a
great many desks for boys to make,
but ! believe that the one shown in
Fig. ] will be the most popular yet
This desk is made out of small
packing-case, or grocery box. Select
The best-looking box you can find. Get
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
cAvENDisH NOT DEAD.

Synopsis. - Frederick Cavendish,
New York man of wealth. receives
a letter from an old friend, Jim
Westcott, urging him to come at
once to Colorado. Deciding to go.
he employs a lawyer, Patrick En-
right, to draw up a will leaving
most of his estate to charity with
a mere pittance to John Cavendish.
his cousin and only relative. a dis
soiute youth. That night Frederick
Cavendish is murdered in his apart
ments No will being found. John
Cavendish inherits the estate. Two
months laters Enright informs John
Cavendish of the existence of the
will ana offers, for 100000. to say
nothing OF 1t. John agrees Stella
Donovan. newspaper writer. learns
from Frederick Cavendish's valet
that he is not satisfied the body
found was that of his employer
She is directed by Farriss. city edit
tor of the Star, to follow up the
case. Stella learns of the will En-
right had drawn up also of John
Cavendish's infatuation for Celeste
lie Rue, chorus girl. A conversa-
tlon Stella overhears between Ge-
leste and John Cavendish convinces
her Frederick CavendiSh is alive.
the victim of a conspiracy engi-
neered by Enright to secure his
fortune. and Mat Celeste knows
where he is hidden. Ned Beaten.
notorious guuman. is also men
toned. Celeste is about to leave
dor Haskell, Colorado. and Stella is
ordered by Farriss to proceed there
at once. AT Haskell Stella, repre-
senting herself as a magazine
writer, makes the acquaintance of
Jim Westcott Frederick Cavern
dish's partner. Westcott, resents the
interest taken in Stella by Beatont
whom he knows only as visiting
New Yorker. and worsts him in a
fistic encounter Stella confides in
Jim, who believes Cavendish is
alive. Celeste and Enright join
Beaton at Haskell. While visiting
his mine an attempt is made to
shoot Westcott.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
EnqIIshman on PapaI Throne.

Pope Adrian " was by birth an
Englishman. and the only one of that
nation who ever occupied the papal
chair. He was a native Of Langley,
near st. Adams. IN Hertfordshire. He
was born before A. D. HOO. his real
name being Nicholas Breakspear.
BE was said to have left England as a
beRgar, and to have become a serv-
ant or lay brother in a monastery near
Avignon, In France. Here he studied
with such diligence that he was elect
ed abbot IN 1877. He was made car
dinal bishop OF Alba In LAG, and went
to Denmark and Norway. Upon his
return TO Rome Nicholas was unanl-
mously chosen pope against his own
inclination. in November, 1854. hold
ing that post until his death at An
agni, September 1, 1150.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13

the house, unable to tell what had
happened.
'Westcott has been here listening to
our talk. He pried up the window
with this knife, so he could hear.
Moore caught him. and got knocked
out"
"He-he heard our talk in--in
there" repeated the dazed lawyer. his
lips trembling. "And-has got awaya
Good heavens man, where has he
gomez After the sheriff."
Lacy stared at him through the
darkness, and burst into a roar of un-
restrained laughter
who? Jim Westcott? The sher
Iff7 Well. hardly at this stage OF the
game. That's your way down East, no
doubt, but out in this country the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
HELPED OUT REIGNING BULL
Kindly Act Of New Member Of Herd
Something the Keepers Had
Never Seen Before.

Usually when a new bull is taken
into the buffalo herd at Golden Gate
park in San Francisco his standing Is
promptly decided by challenge from
the head of the herd. The newcomer
either wins the fight and In turn is ex-
allied to the rank Of sovereign or he
is defeated and shown his place. But
q new bull, Mogul, recently proved to
be an exception. He was two years
old, a fine example Of what a young
buffalo should be, and he seemed thor
oughly content to mind his own bust
ness and to let the other bulls mind
theirs. No one would have known
that there was q new buffalo in the
herd.
One morning the keepers saw that
there was something In the air. Mogul
was shifting round the reigning bull.
They were apart from the herd, heads
down, and were moving round slowly.
1t was the queerest beginning of
bullfight that the keepers had ever
seen. 1t appeared as II Mogul would
knock out the old bun with one toss.
AS they moved round and round Mo-
gul seemed to be horning the other
bull In the eye, and the other bull did
not seem to be making the least re-
sistance. Then they pulled apart and
Mogul put down his head.
The old bull had bunch Of thorny
cactus sticking over his right eye, and
Mogul was horning 1t of as best he
could with his clumsy short little
horns. Finally, after two more at
tempts, eircling round as before, he
got the cactus of, and each moved
away about his own business.--Youth's
Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
FIRST UNITED STATES COINS
uFuuIos," Made on Copper, Were the
Earliest Issued by Direct Au-
thorIty Of Congress.

The "fugios" were the earliest coins
issued by the authority of the United
States, and were OF copper. 1t was In
April, 1887, that the congress of the
United States authorized the board OF
treasury to contract for 300 tons OF
copper coin OF the federal standard
"agreeably to the proposition of Dir.
James Jarvis, provided that the premi-
UNI to be allowed to the United States
on the account Of the. copper contracted
for be not less than 10 per cent" and
that cit be coined at the expense OF
the contractor, but under the inspec-
ton Of an officer appointed and paid
by the United States"
It is presumed that this copper coin
contract was made as directed for on
Friday, July 9, 1877. the congress
adopted this resolution: "That the
board of treasury direct the contractor
for the copper coinage to stamp on
one side OF each piece the following
device, viz: Thirteen circles linked
together and a small circle In the mid
die with the words United States
around 1t. and In the center the words.
we are one.' On the other side OF
the same piece the following device,
viz: A dial with the hours expressed
on the face OF 1t, meridian sun above,
on one side of which Is to be the word
'Fugio' and on the other side the date
'1797'; below the dial the words, Mind
your own business
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
CHAPTER VII.
Miss Ia que PAYS : call.

MISS la Rue Pays Call.
Some slight noise caused Westcott
to straighten up. and turn partially
around. He had barely time to ding
up one arm in the wardng off of d
blow. The next instant was one of
mad. desperate struggle. in which he
realized only that he dare not relax
his grip on the wrist of his unknown
antagonist. II was a fierce. intense
grapple, every muscle strained TO the
utmost. silent except for the stamping
of feet, deadly in purpose.
Twice Westcott drove his clenched
right into the Swallowed face. smash
ing II the last time 50 hard the mans
grip relaxed. and he went staggering
hack. With a leap forward the bat
tie fury on him, Westcott closed be-
fore the other could regain position.
Again the clenched fist struck and the
fellow went down In the darkness.
whir'ling backward to the earth-and
lay there, motiOnless.
An instant. painting. GREATNESS,
scarcely yet comprehending what had
occurred, the victor stared at the
huddled figure. his arm drawn back.
Then he became aware of excitement
within, the sound of voices, the tramp
of feet on the floor. the sudden open
ing of door. CLEAN of light shot
out. revealing the figures of men.
With one spring he was across the
shapeless form on the ground, and
had vanished into the darkness be-
yond.
Lacy was first to reach the uncon-
sciOus body, stumbling over it In the
black shadow. as he rushed forward,
revolver in hand. He cursed, rising to
his knees. and staring about In the
silent darkness.
There's a man lying here-dead,
likely. Bring light. No, the fellow
is alive. Dammit. It's Moore Here
you--what happened?"
The fellow groaned, opened his eyes,
and looked about dazedly.
''There-there was a fellow at that
window there. IL saw him from be
low. and crept up behind but he
turned around just as struck"
HE was at that window. you say?''
Yes; kneelin' down like he was
loOkin' into the room. Oh, Lord"
Lacy crunched over to the side OF
the shack. and bent down to get a
better view. His fingers came In con-
tact with the knife which upheld the
sash. and he plucked 1t out, holding 1t
up into the beam of light passing
through the rent In the torn curtain.
He stared at the curiously carved
handle intently.
That's Jim Westeott's iack-knife.
He's been listening to all we said.
Now we are up against It,"
whats that" The question came
from Enright. still at the corner of
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13

was doing out here. You are in the
newspaper business. aren't your
YES" realizing further conceaIment
was useless, ''but ON my vacation.
thought explained all that to Mr.. Bea-
ton. I am not exactly reporter.
do feature-stuff.'
whatever that is"
"Human-interest stories; anything
unusual; strange happenings in every
day life. you know"
Murders, and-and robberies.''
Occasionally, if they are out of the
ordinary" She took swift breath
and made the plunge. Like the Fred
erick Cavendish case-do you remem-
Der that?"
Miss La Rue stared at her across the
darkening room, but if she changed
color the gloom concealed It and her
voice was steady enough.
No" she said shortly, "I never read
those things. What happened?"
"Oh. nothing much He was rich,
and was found dead in his apartments
at the Waldron-eyidently killed by a
burglar. The case is probably forgot
ten by this time. Let's speak about
something else-I hate TO talk shop
Miss La Rue stood up, and shook out
her skirt.
That's what l say; and it seems to
me II would be more social If we had
something to drink. You ain't too nice
to partake of cocktail, are your
Good Then Wen have one. What's
the hotelkeeper's manner"
"Timmons.''
do you suppose he'd come up IL 1
pounded on the doer?"
Miss Donovan slipped Off the bed.
81 don't believe he is in the office.
he went up the street Just before dark.
You light the lamp while I'll see If
can find the Chinaman out In the hail."
She closed the door behind her,
strobe uoisily down the hall. then ST.
lently and swiftly retraced her steps
and stopped silently down to where n
crack yawned in the lower panel. That
same instant a match fiared within
the room and was applied to the wick
of the lamp. The narrow opening gave
only a glimpse of half the room-the
wash-stand. the chair. and lower part
of the he'd. She saw Miss La Rue drop
the match. then open her valise and
go through it. swiftly. She found
nothing, and turned to the wash-stand
drawer. The latter was empty. and
was instantly closed again. the girl
staring about the room, as though az
her wits end. Suddenly she disap-
peared along the edge OF the bed, be-
yond the radius of the crack in the
door, What was II she was doing7
Searching the he'd. no doubt; seeking
something hidden beneath the pillow,
or mattress.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
..Then Il Is the other p

AuGH the ONuGE
"Sure: he's the real thing. Not much
to look at. maybe. but NJ fairly Oozes
the long green. He's a lawyer
ooh. indeed" and Miss Donovnn's
eyes darkened She was interested.
now feeling herself on the verge Of
discovery. From New York;"
Sure; maybe you've heard Of tim9
He knew you as soon as Beaton men,
toned your name; he's Patrick En-
right of Enright and Dougherty."
Miss Donovan's fingers gripped hard
on the footboard Of the bed. her teeth
clinched to keep back n sudden excla-
nation of surprise. This was more
than she had bargained for. yet the
other woman. coOIly watching. IN spite
of her apparent fiippancy. observed no
change in the girls manner. Appar-
entity the disclosure meant little.
"Enright. You say? No, think not.
He claimed to know me? That is
strange. Who did he think | was2"
Miss La Rue bit her lip. She had
found her match evidently. but would
strike harder
"a reporter on the Star. Naturally
we couldn't help wondering what you
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
Dreaming of Hats.

To dream of wearing hat that Ats
you and pleases you is a sure sign OF
happiness and business success. II you
have on one that is torn OF mud
spattered It means there is trouble for
you that reflects on your honor. 4
straw hat points to an increase OF
knowledge on your part; hat Of vel
vet or velour TO en- increase Of fortune.
Chicago Herald and Examiner.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
Stela's feelings lead her
into a trap of the enemy.
1ro BE CONTINUED
Patience.

A phlegmatic insensibsIity IS as diff
ferent from patience, as q pool from
a harbor. Into the one. Incidence nat
urally sinks US; but if we arrive at
the other II is by encountering many
an adverse wind and rough wave, with
a more skilful pilot at the helm than
self. and a company under better com
mand than the Dlwyn.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13

thrust deep into his trouser pockets
Then. sfter few minutes cogitatlon,
he resumed;
"All right then; well take it as II
Hes. The only question unsettled. En-
right, is-what is all this worth to
meT'
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-13
Took q Peek Before Answering.

At the time of tests in the schools
the small fry were very busy discuss
ing how lawful hard" thu questions
were and wrinkliRg their brows In
anxiety as to whether they'd passed.
There is a humorous side to the mat
ter. however. One small girl reported
that she knew she had her nrst queS-
ton answered correctly. How are
you 40 sureT' inquired mother ''Well.
it was to name Is birds and, as the
teacher left the bird chart open at
that place. it was easy" was the
naive Eeply.-SprinRnel Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-03-31
Do NOT want
LICENSING BILLS
Farmers, stockmen and Mer.
chants Oppose Packer Leg
" isIation at Washington. 4

Representing a diversity OF inter.
ests and including farmers, feeders, re-
tail butchers and produce dealers, full
ly thousand individuals have made
their way to Washington to enter their
protests against the packer licensing
plan now in hearing before the senate
agriculture committee.
Far from solving in any measure the
high cost Of living, the proposed legis-
lation if passed would be dangerous
experiment for everyone, is the con-
sensus Of opinion. held by these wit
nesses.
"We've had government control of
railroads and telephones and tele-
graphs until we're plumb worn out,
and we don't want any more" W. 2.
Carpenter, stock feeder of Tarkio, Mo-,
told the committee. "I'm in favor of
the man who can produce the cheapest
going ahead as far as he can. That's
the way to cut down the cost of liv-
ing"
That the packers dominated the
stock markets was an idea secuted
by testifying stock feeders, who said
they found the stock yards places OF
keen competition.
Taking away the packers refrigera-
tor cars was as reasonable as taking:
away their butcher knives, was the
conviction expressed by ]. P. Lynch,
another feeder from Tarkio.
The concern of stockmen and butch.
ers who fear that hampering the pack
pers will only result in disrupting the
meat industry without benefit to any
one, was not the sole interest displayed
at the hearing. Business men through
out the country are strongly against
the licensing feature which would es-
tablish a precedent for bringing gov
ernment control and politics into the
conduct of all manner of business.
Many business organizations have
expressed themselves formally, through
resolutions, as against the principle of
bringing business under government
interference Of the kind proposed in
the Kenyon and Kendrick bills.
In speaking for the chamber Of com.
merce of Moultrie, Ca, c. T. Caldwell
said: "We've got Swift & Co. down
there, and they've helped more than
anything else to get our farmers to
diversity. The live stock business
needs their national distribution"