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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30
PROBING FUNDS
Of BOTH SIDES



adopt. organize Just as in a Red Cross
or Liberty loan campaign The great
est publicity has been given TO the
movement he explained. because,
upon the acquaintinE Of the pub
lie OF the purpose depended the poll
teal interest"
las the effort progressed" the Wit
ness said, tentative quotas were
fixed by the treasurer's office, all
tentative and rather as a goal-al-
ways high. OF course. for the par
ticular state 10 drive for, and chang
ing constantly"
Mr.. Hays went into detail as 10
the methods Of organiziSg the states
and discussed arrangements made
with both the senatorial and con-
gressional campaign committees OF
the party to the end that there would
be but one money raising organiza-
ton.
an that connection" he said. at
was understood between the national
committee and these two committees
that the collecting organization OF
the national committee would help
raise the money for them, guarantee
ing to them the amounts which they
thought would be necessary for the
congressional and senatorial cam
paigns."
Total About ss-OOO.OOO.
'The campaign budget, or estimate,
was worked out beginning, as Of
July /. a total amount which would
be needed for the actual campaign,
and this was S5,07s, 037.20," he said
OF this total S255,1O0 was apportioned
to The speakers bureau. Headquarters
expenses were set at SI50.s24 for
washington. New York. Boston. Chi
cago. Denver and san Francisco, and
rents for an headquarters were esti-
mated at s45,643.
For publicity. s1.346.5o0 was ap-
propriated and for miscellaneous OBJ
Jects such as bureaus OF clubs, ship
ping departments and distribution.
freight. express. all travelling and
other expenses Incident to raising Of
money, S6S0,920 was set aside.
1T is my opinion that about this
amount will be necessary for the ma
tional committee TO spend said Nh.
hays.
This does not. Of course. include
collections for states where there is
mutual agreement that such col
lecting for state and national COM
mittee shall be done jointly. While
K makes the total amount that
passes through the national commit
tee treasury greater than is spent by
the national committee. IL gives a
unity OF collecting effort that is de-
sirable. both in the saving OF time
and labor, and less bother 10 the one
who is solicited.
Says Democrats Ask Big sum.
1T is my opinion that the total
amount which had been. and win be
CONTINUED on Page , Column -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30

Take GROVES TAsTELEss chill
TONIC. It destroys all malarial germs
in the blood and removes the impuri-
ties. GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC Strengthens and Builds up the
system by Purifying and Enriching
the Blood. You can soon feel its
strengthening Qnvigorating Effect-)
60c.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30

There was on old billy named Joe,
Who down Into Texas would gOB
Lnmbusfious uEiner,
Wicked old sinner,
We wonder how Bailey likes crow
II. n. Riggs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30

IS Qsland), 50 CTornHlo). and 50
(Canutillo), are expected to make
their returns this afternoon.
Earliest returns were received from
precincts TO Il and Bailey supper
tiers were elated over the comfortable
lead their man was taking. Neff S
precincts came in later. They were
as follows: 10, 10. &c, IT, 19, %, %,
&c, p, IS. 80 80, IS, Neff was BANKED
in precinct A ana received all Of the
four votes cast in precinct So.
Bailey received his heaviest vote in
precincts ? and u. In the first pre-
cinct named the count was Bailey
Isl, Neff Z. In precinct u Bailey re-
ceived 194 and Neff 4. Precinct 1 was
a close third for Bailey with a vote Of
107 to IL
Davidson and Pierson took an early
lead over their opponents which was
gradually increased as the returns
came in
. Little interest was manifest In any
contest except that for governor, al
though lawyers here had TO some eX-
tent campaiEued for Pierson in Op-
position TO Hawkins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30

Accept California" Syrup Of Figs
only-look FOR the name California On
the package. then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless laxative or physic FOR the
little stomach liver ana bowels
Children love its delicious fruity
taste. Fun directions for child's dose
on each bottle. Give Il without fear.
Motheri You must say California. ="
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30

To stop falling hair az once and rid
the scalp Of every particle OF dand-
RUIZ, get small bottle Of 'Dander-
me at any drug or toilet counter for
a few cents pour a little in your hand
and rub Il into the scslp. After sew
eral applications the hair usually
stops coming our and you can't find
any dandruff. Soon every hair on
your scalp shows new life. viEor,
brightness, thickness and more color.
-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30

Gustate Tacot and T. Helen Baron.
Luis Leyva and Isidra Mata-
Arch ". Bell and Ella II. Garrett.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-30
NEFF CARRIES BAILETss
HOME COUNTY By go v

Word was received Monday at the
Neff-for-governor club headquarters
saying that Pat Neff carried Cook
county, Joseph Weldon Bailey's home
county The message said that Bailey,
however, carried Lindsay and Munes-
ter solid, small towns IN Cook county.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Letter About the White Victims of the
COlfax Riot, AZ Years Ago.
Melrose. La, April IL, 1920.


Melrose. La, April IL, 1920.
Mr.. j. H. McNeely, Colfax, La:
My Dear Johnie-Si Sidney Harris, with
Hadnot, is buried in Pineville. Steph-
en- Parish is the man buried under the
Bois dare tree in the CoIfax Gene
terry / planted - planted directly over
his grave. | will come down and show
you and look up the record l have of
him. His brother-in-law, John Collins,
lives on Catahoula Lake. / wish to
write the inscription over his tomb.
He was native of Mississippi. One
request-give old Bob jackson the or
der for the slab. He deserves it. Just
hold right still, I'll come down. Sid
ney Harris was Kentuckian. His
widow did live at 36 Arcade, Cincinnati
ii, Ohio. | am writing a history of
Grant parish and the days of recon-
struction, and all about it. / went to
see Columbus the other day; we talked
of old times-the fight we made for
the women, children and white su-
premacy in Louisiana; of the men that
are gone. 1t was touching subject
to US. l left him in tears.
Yours sincerely.
MILTON DUNN.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Notice to the Public.

Notice is hereby given to all taxpay.
ers that will complete the listing oi
all property in this parish for assess.
ment purposes on or before Saturday,
April II, 1920. The assessment lists
will be open for inspection by the pub.
lie for twenty days, beginning Monday,
April 10, and ending Saturday, May 8.
All taxpayers are notified that the as
essment list will be subject to exami.
nation for this twenty day period, as
required by law.
]. M. STRAUGHAN,
my II, st. Assessor.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Beyond His Control.

Robert had entertained his cousin
Tor two or three days, but at the end
OF the third day. discussion arose
and hand to hand fight ensued. His
mother. hearing the commotion, quick
ly rushed to the scene and admonished,
1T isn't nice to fight, Robert" she
said. especially your own relation
and guest" but her son In the heat OF
passion. replied. 1T don't make any
difference whether he is my lation or
moi, my mad feels just the same"
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
In Memoriam.

Montgomery, La, April ~. 1920.
In memory of Mrs. Nora Hatton.
born Dec. IL. 1893, died March %, 1920.
She was married to Thomas Hatton
near this place in 1910, and joined the
M. P. church in 1917. 81
Mrs. Hatton was gentle christian
character, and with her patient dispo-
sition and tender watchcare she be-
came the attraction in her home.
When child she lost her mother, but
notwithstanding the need Of a mothers
care in child life in her unfinching de-
votion TO duty with lofty conception of
purity of life, caring for her baby sis
ter, while the aged father provided a
living for them from the farm. The
finished product of her care and labors
was two elegant women, a source Of
pride for any community. She was
quiet reserved girl, dignified woman
in all of her ways, and firm and un-
yielding when it involved questions of
right and wrong.
She was laid to rest in New Salem
cemetery in the presence of weeping
relatives and friends.
She had no children, but her husband
and two little adopted children will feel
the loss of her counsel. and sweet bene-
faction more than words can express.
Her sister, Mrs. S. L. Patton, of
Shreveport took the little children to
raise.
May God comfort the bereaved in
this their great sorrow.
&z tt M
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Estray Notice.

Taken up by j. E. Coburn and estray.
ed before me, one cow and calf, COW
red with little white in face, right horn
broken off, about z or 8 years old mark.
ed crop and under bit in each ear. Ap-
praised by Arch Riggs and G. C. Xii
patrick to be worth $50 and unless
owner comes forward, proves property
and pays all costs the same will be sold
on Saturday, May s, 1920, at IL clock
at the lot of j. E. Coburn, to the last
and highest bidder for cash.
w. w. DUNN,
Justice of the Peace.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Wanted /. Understood.

In the bygone days when street car
fares were 5 cents for grownups and
3 cents for children under IL, two
small boys Of 12 and z mounted the
platform. The younger boy had been
promised the 2 cents change from the
dime they had for carfare. He hand
ed the coin to the conductor, who did
not Immediately turn over the pennies.
The anxious child then remarked po-
titely but forcefully. "I'm worth only
3 cents."-Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Grant Parish Chapter has in
the past month sent two girls to
hospitals, provided for a widow
with seven children, sent one
man to a hospital, and made do
nations Of clothing to five fami-
lies besides assisting many SOL
diers and sailors with letters of
information.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
MARRIED

BROWNLEE-M MCNEELY--In
Selma, Grant parish, La, about
$50 p. m. Saturday, April 10,
1920, Mr.. VIM. B. Brownlee and
Miss Vivian E. McNeely, both of
Colfax, La, were united in mar
rige, Rev. Ernest Scott officiat-
ing at the wedding ceremony.
This young couple stole a
march on their relatives and
friends, both of them having
only reached their 18th anniver-
saries within the last two or
three months, and their marriage
was a complete surprise to all.
The groom is the son of Mr.. w.
A. Brownlee, manager of Big
Pine Lumber Co., and the bride
is the daughter Of Mr.. j. H. Nc
Nicely, the we'll known merchant
farmer of this place. They have
hosts of friends in this commun-
ity, with whom the Chronicle
joins in wishing them wealth,
health and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper win be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing its
faith in the curative powers of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. Nc.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
In Condolences.

The ancient Greeks dedicated the
rose to Harpocrates, the God Of ST.
lence. and garlands Of roses were
draped over the doors Of rooms In
which debates or conferences were
taking place In token that words
which were spoken Sub rosa"-under
the rose-were secret and not to be
repeated outside. Hence our use Of
the term to denote something told In
confidence.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Announcement of Protracted Meeting.
Editor Coyar Chronicle:
Please announce through the
columns Of your paper that ! will
begin a meeting at the Methodist
church on first Sunday in June at
IL a. M, meeting to continue ten
or twelve days.
Very truly Yours.
j. o. BENNETT, P. C.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Memorial to Great Scientist.

The original home and laboratory Of
DR.. Joseph Priestly, the chemist who
discovered oxygen In 1774, a frame
house. located on the banks of the
Susquehanna river at Northumberland,
has been bought by graduate chemists
OF the Pennsylvania State college. who
plan to move it to the college campus
In Philadelphia and make 1t lasting
memorial to the great scientist.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Estray Notice.

/ have three head of Jersey cattle
that have gone estray. One year old
cream colored cow, marked crop off
right ear. One 2 year old dark. brown
heifer, not marked. One black breast
ed yearling, about year old. not mark
ed.
A suitable reward will be paid for
their return to me or for information
leading to recovery.
Apply to JANE CANNON,
ap10-2t' Dry Prong, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

DIED. AT Bentley, La, at
1890 o'clock on Saturday, April
10. 1920. Roger Stephens Chand-
Ter. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. A. Chandler, aged l year and
5 months. The cause of his
death was influenza, followed by
pneumonia.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Reminded Him Of Father.

A Battle Creek boy, seven years old,
was run over by train. but after It
had passed and when the bystanders
rushed forward to pick up the re.
mains, the lad sat up, snuffiing q
little, and said he wanted his mamma.
His injuries were trifling. and he prob
ably Judged by the noise that his dad
had been thrashing him again.-De-
troit News.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

With Germany suffering from a
scarcity of beer. the announcement
that 100000 barrels Of salt herring
have been shipped to her sounds like
a cruel and unusual met d Of tor
.ture.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Relieves Rheumatic Pains.

Il am subject to rheumatism and
when have spell of it one or two
applications of Chamberlain g Liniment
relieves the pain and makes rest aad
sleep possible. l would not think of
doing without it, writes Mrs. C. Ows-
ley, Moberly, Mo.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
"Hajl. CoIumbtal"

"Hail, Columbia" was written by
Joseph Hopkinson, April. %. 1798.
when the United States was threat
ened with a war withs France. It was
composed to the air Of the "Presi-
dents March," for young actor and
singer in the Philadelphia theater. and
became at once highly popular.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Adaptation of poison gas from war
uses to agricultural attack cn farm in
sects and rodent pests is declared
failure by Washington authorities.
Cows don't wear gas masks.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Estrayed.

One gray mare, fifteen hands high,
scar from wire cut on lower front
shoulders, upper part of shoulders en-
larged from fistula. front part of hino
hoof worn off, has a few small red
spots. Liberal reward for information
leading to recovery. Address,
JNO. STROTHER,
apl0-2t' Pineville, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
They Speak Well of 1t.

81 frequently hear Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy praised by friends and
acquaintance which only tends to
strengthen my opinion of it'' writes
Mrs. Fred Arter, GAINESVILLE, Ohio. Try
it when you have a cough or cold and
see for yourself what an excellent
medicine it is.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Strayed.

From Georgetown April 10th, one
large bay horse mule about Is years
old, foot evil or ring hoof in right fore
foot. Hoof most grown off, will weigh
about 1900 pounds, reasonable reward
for information leading to recovery.
j. l.. HOLMES,
apl7 Georgetown, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Emerson,
Miss Enola Lee and Mr.. Nugent
Hill, of Alexandria, motored over
last Sunday and were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Swafford.
Miss Lee remained over until
Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Paris publications are leaving blank
spaces 10 indicate where the news has
been censored. The reader Is thus at
liberty to use his own imagination.
which is often rather dangerous.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The Athletic Committee of the
Commercial Club requests all
base ball players to come out and
practice on the high school
diamond Monday afternoon.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. J. V. Cockfield. of Kansas
City, spent several days here
this week, the guest of his aunt,
Mrs. T. ]. Cockfield.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

It is interesting to know that food
il Is per cent higher than it was six
years ago, but can the government
give some idea as to how much higher
It is now than it will be In six monthsi
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The regular collection for the
Ruston Orphanage was taken up
by the Colfax Sunday School on
Easter Sunday, and with the ad-
dition of a few dollars by friends
the amount of $37. so was raised.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Strayed or Stolen.

On April 18th, one brown Jersey COW,
about Z years old, COW sold by Sheriff
Clinton to Warren Phillips and by lat
ter to me. Reward for return of cow
or information of her whereabouts.
j. B. ROBERTS,
ap17-tf Colfax, La. 3
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Rev. L. R. Sparks. of Shreve-
port, Presbyterian minister, will
preach at the Colfax M. E..
church Sunday, April 18, at II a.
m. and 7::30 p. m.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Lodge Anniversaries.

The Nineteeth Anniversaries of Grant
Progress Lodge No. 5007, apd Fair
mount Household of Ruth No. 2247 Of
the Grand United Order of Odd Fel-
lows. will celebrate in joint session
at the Israelite Baptist church, three
miles south of Kateland Station, on
Sunday, May 9, 1920. with Rev. james
White, of Bunkie. La, who will preach
the devine sermon. aI0-4td
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The Boche says he will not turn boil
shevik If he can get fats. Why doesn't
he devour his general staff?
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The fact that the season Of the year
is coming when one can spend nearly
all the time out of doors, however,
doesn't have any effect on the supply
of houses and rentals.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

It will be great day when wire
less telephony is SO perfected that a
man can have receiver In his hat and
be managed by his wife all the time.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Ellis May. of Vile Platte,
is the guest of her sister. Mrs.
H. L. McFarlin.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

We this week publish on our
fourth page some local notes
from Pollock which were una
voidably crowded out of last
weeks Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Sir Thomas Upton is a public bene-
factor in drawing off overworked at
tention from bolshevism ct al. to the
pleasing excitement Of another yacht
cup race.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Scientists tell us that 1t takes the
body three months to recover from an
attack of anger. A crouch, then, must
be constantly trying to get back to
good health.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. Arthur Landauer returned
Thursday after several days WIS.,
it in New Orleans.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Now that the Huns are showing
more activity in executing one an
other, the allies ought to be a little
more careless in letting ammunition
slip through.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Bostick,
of Delhi, La, after spending a
week visiting Colfax and Cane
river relatives and friends, re-
turned home on Friday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The performances of soviet ap-
pear to depend entirely on the tenn
permanent of the man who happens for
the moment to be the local boss.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Nist now 1t is difficult to tell
whether the political complexion Of
Hungary is Russian red or Prussian
blue.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Strayed or Stolen.

One cow and yearling, no mark or
brand. color black or brown and white,
cow has short horns, been bored for
hollow horn, male yearling. Will pay
reward for information.
G. B. SHIRLEY,
apl7-tf Rt /, box-19. Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The ex-czar's horse Is still alive and
unharmed. However, that's nothing.
The kaiser's nightmare is still running
around the bedroom, too.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

II some people over in Europe would
quit rioting and go back to work their
demand for American help would be
more impressive.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. Mamie Duncan, who has
been in the navy for the past
four years, has received ,his dis
charge and arrived home Sunday
morning.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The boIsheviki are now curing
typhus fever by killing the patients.
What right have they to be interfering
with the work of the doctors7
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

By the time bolshevists get anything
under way that looks a little like q
government their principles demand
its immediate destruction.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

! Sir Thomas Upton. in order to get
into the racing game, may have to
guild an airship and christen 1t the
yhamrock.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

SHUMATE -BARTON-At the
Methodist parsonage, in the town
of Colfax, La. on Wednesday,
April IA, Mr.. VIM. Ed. Shumate,
of Montgomery. La. was united
in marriage with Miss Lena Bar
ton, of Atlanta, La. Rev. j. O.
Bennett officiating at the cere-
mony. 1
The Chronicle joins the many
friends of this interesting cou-
pie in wishing them long lives of
usefulness and much prosperity
and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

There won't be as much ice this
GUNNER as formerly. Well. there isn't
much for it to clink in as there used
q be.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Lethargic encephalitis, of which doc
tors now talk learnedly. may be only
spring fever dressed up In It's stylish
spring Technology. M
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. Wheeler Smith arrived
Wednesday night to spend sew
eral days with home folks.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

\ pt q few things these days are
givtn the appellatlon of 'bolshevism"
thai do not deserve to be so insulted.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Says the army medical report, cate
'gorically: "Major amputations. 3,034." |"
And what are the figures on captains
and lieutenants2
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

It's almost warm enough for the
girls to don their summer furs.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

g Since the navigation of the Rhine IL
to be "Open to all nations" the old
watch may fairly be said to be
wound up.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Instead Of sympathy or admiration
the returned soldier would much pre-
fer a real job.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

The weather bureau prognosticates
Dry summer. The weather bureau
ha4 evidently Just heard the news.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

An advertisement calls attention to
pRctical hats for women. but what
wRman wants practical hat?
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

French girls have captured 5000
YRnks, which Is more than the Ger
m1h army can say.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Mr.. R. C. Bennett, of Selma.
spent last Saturday and Sunday
with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
J. O. Bennett.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
For Sale.

Four used Deering mowers for sale
cheap. Write w. P. HICKMAN.
apl7-2ts Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

G. C. Dean, Of Colfax, La,
will buy your cattle.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

A good many people seem to be,
waking up to the bolshevik danger, but
lots of others are still fast asleep.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

666 quickly relieves Colds and La
Grippe, Constipation, Biliousness, Loss
of Appetite and Headaches.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Misses Elma Duckworth. Myr-
tie Duffey and Mr.. Roy Young
blood spent Wednesday in Alex
andria
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

666 has proven it will cure Malaria,
Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever Colds
and LaGrippe.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17
Renovee Impurjtiee.

For home use an electrical device to
oxonize water and remove all impuri-
ties, which can be operated from
light socket, has been invented.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

G. c. Dean, of Colfax, La,
will buy your cattle.
The Colfax chronicle., 1920-04-17

Bolshevism is about the only thing
that now bears the made-in- Germany
trade mark.