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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02
NEW UNIFORM FOR TOMMY.
British Soldiers VIII Soon BE Pro-
vided with Fawn-COlOred
Serge Suits.

1t is probable that in a very brief
period there will be considerable
changes made in the material used for
clothing the army on home as well
as on foreign service, says the London
Telegraph. The committee dealing
with the subject, which has been in
session for about couple of years,
has at length been able to come to .
final decision. Probably the events in
South Africa have helped the men,
bers to make up their minds. At all
events they have chosen an excellent
wooden serge-like material in which
for the future practically the whole
work of the troops will be performed.
1t is not khaki-colored, though that
well-known and serviceable hue is
somewhat closely approached. Trou-
sers viii not be made from exactly
the same material as the jacket, but
OF one somewhat rougher and thicker
In texture. The new material is Of
yellowish-fawn color and is of ex-
cellent quality. 1t was selected from
great number of samples submitted
to the committee and has been ap-
proved by the war Office. Two other
materials of the same tint, but Of
rather stronger texture, have been Sc
lected for the mounted branches. and
stout Bedford cord of the same color
Will be used for riding breeches. No
regulation dealing with the new cloth
ing has yet been issued, but one may
be expected shortly, and from thence
forward uniforms made of the new
cloth will supersede the serges and
dark cloth trousers now worn for
drill and field work, both at home and
abroad. The same pattern of Jacket
will be used for all branches of the
service, but each unit will wear dis
tinguishing badge on the cap and
shoulder strap.
1t is not, however, intended that the
new clothing shall entirely supersede
the old style of dress. The tunic is to
be worn for full dress, SO that ON
full-dress parades the familiar blue
and scarlet and black will still greet
the eye. OF course, it will be a con-
siderable time yet before the uniform
will be ready, but it is probable that
the spring issue Of clothing to the
troops will inclade the new suit. II
will be more handsome than khaki.
while 1t will be far more comfort
able and serviceable, and so far al
experiments go to show it will pos
sess equal invisibility. 1t is to be
hoped that suitable headdress NAV
soon be devised for the army. The
helmets worn by the regular troops
in South Africa are excellent and
greatly superior to the much-vaunted
"smashe>' felt hat, but they are hard.
~ suitable for home wear. A peaked
cap OF the new cloth, picked out with
scarlet lines and made somewhat an
preaching the Russian pattern. would
look very smart and be suitable for
general wear. AT all events the RI
diculous forage and field service cans
should be relegated to the museums.
along with the blue and scarlet serges
now about to be superseded by the
new uniform.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02
Occupation. ope. to women.

Within the last is years schoolA
have sprung up all over the country
for the education of women--educa-
ton both of general and special
nature-and now a girl chooses a vo.
cation and fits herself for it with an
much care as her brother gives to the
preparation for his life work. But
these, l believe, are in the main what
may be called new occupations. y
Fifty years ago there were but seven
forms of employment open to women
teaching, needlework, work in cot
ton mills, keeping boarders, typeset-
ting, bookbinding and household serv-
ice. To-day there is not profession
or calling, from the ministry, medi-
cine and law 70 bootblackfng, barber
ing and street cleaning, in which
women are not engaged and earning
good wages.-Carolyn c. Mumford s.
Woman's Home Companion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02

= - - OsS TUG ASA3oW AA6s
s'About two months ago was taken
very i'll with la grippe and was obliged
to 60 to bed. took three bottles of
Peruna with very beneficial results,
and was able to leave my bed in q
week and regained my usual strength
very soon.
81 have nothing but praise for Peru
ma and recommend IL to those SINH
larry afflicted whenever I CAM
Frances M. Anderson.
La grippe is, strictly speaking, epidemic
catarrh-that is to say, a variety of acute
catarrh which is SO contagious and runs q
course more or less definite, the same as
scarlet fever, whooping cough, etc.
During the acute stages of la grippe it is
not a very fatal disease, but the condition
in which it leaves the system has caused the
death of a countless number.
Indeed nearly every person who has had
Ia grippe within the last three years finds
himself more or less deranged by the per-
nicious effects of this disease. The major
ity of those who have escaped death find
life scarcely worth living.
If this vast multitude of people could only
know with what certainty Peruna would
relieve them of all the bad effects which IA
grippe has brought upon them, what an un-
told amount of suffering could be averted!
Thousands have already heard how quick
~ this remedy will cure in these. cases and
have been saved; but tens of thousands have
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02

III ISIS FRANCES NJ, ANDERSON.
Corresponding Secretary of the
Hi Higher Educational League, writes
IH fromthe Astoria" Washington, d.
c., the following:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02
Inopportune.

"See here!" exclaimed the shopper, ex-
citedly, there's a man just dropped dead in
that bargain crush!"
How inopportune!" cried the floor walk
er: I'VE have not yet opened our under
taking department" -Philadelphia Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02
There IL a Class Of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all the gro
Gerry stores q new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress, and but few
can tell it from coffee. 1t does not cost over
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cts. and Is cts. per pack
age. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02

1t p the easiest thing in the world IN
see that wealth 10 curse-so long a. the
other fellows monopo4ize it.-C Chicago Daily
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02

On Ohio man aged III years is threatened
with nervous prostration. His physician at
tributes it to the excessive use Of tobacco
during the last 81 years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-02

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John I. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb
10. l9OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14

Mr. John II. Burrill one of the oldest en-
ployes in point of service of the State
Department, died yesterday at his resi-
dence, 11l6 18th street, in the sixty-third
year Of his age. Although his health had
not been good for several years. his last
illness dated from paralytic stroke last
September. He was in the State Depart
ment during the last twenty-four years.
and before that time he spent about eight
years in the Treasury. He was identified
with active Masonic work for twenty
eight years. holding some of the highest
positions within it's gift, He was P. NJ, of
Pythagoras, No. 8, F. A. A. M; P. H. P.
of St. Johns Chapter, r. A. M; P. E. c.
of Mount Calvary Commandery, No. 4, *.
t.: P G. Nj. of the NJ w. Grand Lodge of
the District of Columbia; p. r. E. G. c. Of
the District of Columbia; past grand
treasurer of the United Supreme Council of
the Thirty-thrd Degree of A. A. Scottish
Rite Free Masonry of the Southern and
Western Jurisdiction Of the United States.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14

denies that his client is In any way related
to the ex-governor mentioned. The pris-
oner was shown newspaper clippings pur-
porting to disclose his identity today, and
he said his real name Is Lewis Francis
Mortimer Monroe, and that he sometimes
drops the name Monroe to shorten his
name.
In one newspaper account 1t is stated that
Morton and his wife lived at 1924 Chestnut
street. Philadelphia. in house kept by a
Mrs. Hull, or Hall, about ten years ago.
The wife of the prisoner, it is alleged,
registered at the METROPOLITAN Hotel as
Mrs. Bradley, Boston, Mass. and this. 1t
was inferred, was her. maiden name.
Attorney +. R. Keys is associated in the
case with Attorney Colyar. and an effort
is to be made by them for a reduction OF
bail in the case. Counsel may apply for a
writ of habeas corpus and alIege that the
prisoner is unlawfully deprived Of his
liberty.
The prisoner stated that his wife had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
WILL ROW NAVAL CADETS.
GeOrgetown's Crew Going to An
napOlis.

The eight-oared crew OF Georgetown
University will leave the city tomorrow
about o'clock for Annapolis to race with
the crack crew Of the Naval Academy. No
time has been set for the race, but if pos
sible it will be held about noon.
The race will be like the one with Penn
sylvania Saturday, two miles straight
away, and it is acknowledged that the local
eight will have to work hard to make a
showing. The hour of starting will depend
entirely upon the condition of the water.
If the bay is rough the race will undoubt-
eddy be over the Severn river course.
The members of the Georgetown crew
have been training for some weeks. The
high water of the Potomac interfered con-
siderably with the practice work. but since
the river has been normal training has
been going on steadily. The composition of
the crew, as announced in The Star yes
terday, gives lot of strong men of good
weight, who are willing workers and who
have in them the making of an excellent
eight If properly trained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
Says He Will Prosecute Offender.

Mr.. John F. Ray, bicycle dealer, resid-
ing at 9l6 P street northwest, stated to
Star reporter today that the party referred
to in the police department reports as hav-
ing driven the team which collided with him
On Nichols avenue Sunday night was a
white man and had two colOred women in
his vehicle at the time of the accident. He
We're under the influence of liquor, and
that if the man can be found he will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Mr.. Ray was accompanied, he says, by his
wife and two children, none of whom was
hurt. The unknown mans buggy was badly
wrecked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14

given counsel $50 in cash as a retainer and
Mr. Colyar made a similar statement. So
Tar as the latter knew the prisoners wife
has no jewelry other than her wedding
ring.
he was no longer of the opinion that the
prisoner is Charles Rohan, and expressed
the belief that bis real name is Lewis
Francis Mortimer Monroe.
He has communica ted with the New York
authorities in reference to the matter and
expects the latter will be able to obtain
definite information. The diamonds al
legged to have been stolen from Mrs. Star
rings have not been recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
THAT HYDRANT AGAIN.
MIR. Gilmer Still Wants 1t Flushed
During His Waking Hours.

Thomas W. Gilmer has addressed sec
ond communication to the District Commits
sioners concerning the alleged noise made
by the flushing of fire hydrants in the early
morning near his home. 5i5 Florida avenue
northwest. Capt. Chester Harding, assist
ant to the Engineer Commissioner, made an
adverse report upon the first complaint,
saying that the hydrant in question is
flushed but about once In three weeks and
that the disturbance created WIS not OF
sufficient moment to warrant any action on
the part of the Commissioners. Commenting
upon that opinion in his second letter, Mr..
Gilmer says:
Now, l am sure that the fire hydrants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
HIS JUDICIAL CAREER BEGUN.
Justice Anderson Takes His Seat on
the District Bench.

When Justice Anderson of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia appeared
in Criminal Court No. this morning he
found awaiting him a mammoth floral
horseshoe fragrant and beautiful, sent by
certain of his friends as token of regard.
Today marks the beginning of the judicial
career of Justice Anderson. After COM
pleting the panel of jurymen for service
during the present month a number of
cases were set for trial and an adjourn
ment until tomorrow morning was then
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
NOT CHARLES ROHAN.
Inspector BOardmnn's Belief Concern
ing Nan Accused of Robbery.

Members Of the police department are
anxious to ascertain the identity Of the
man who is in Jail charged under the name
of Lewis Mortimer Monroe with the theft
Of Mrs Olivia c. Starrings diamonds and
money. Several out-of-town papers printed
stories about the prisoner today, in one
of which. Philadelphia journal, it was
stated that the prisoner is Frank Morton,
and that he is brother-in-law Of w. O.
Bradley, former governor of Kentucky.
The article also contained a statement that
the prisoners wife had given some jewelry
to counsel in the case in lieu of cash re-
tainer.
This latter statement the prisoner and
his attorney deny. and the attorney also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14

A meeting was held last night of the Ep-
worth League of North Capitol NJ E.
Church Mr. A. N. Jones, the president.
resigned, and Mr.. Jos. W. Steele was elect
ed to fill the unexpired term. After the
business meeting was adjourned those
present remained for q graphophone re-
cital under the direction Of Clarence Solo
mon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
Wife's Alleged Grounds for Divorce.

In proceeding for divorce instituted by
Emma NJ. Helmick in the Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia today, it is
charged that her husband. Frank II. Hell
mick, deserted her in 1898. The parties
were married in December, 1888, and have
two children living. According to Mrs. Hell
mick in 1880 her husband began drinking
to excess, abused the complainant and
made life uncomfortable for herself and her
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
Will Filed.

The will of Charles W. Anderson, dated
March 5, 1900 was filed this AFTERNOON for
probate The estate of the testator is be-
qneathed to his wife, Lucinda Anderson
Eugene r. Russell is named executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
Divorce Granted.

Justice Hagner late this afternoon signed
a decree granting Luru w. Addell a divorce
from Charles W. ]. Addell on the ground OF
desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-14
can be flushed during daylight or early
evening, so as not to annoy citizens during
sleeping hours The stream can be man

aged so not to interfere with vehicles.
If necessary. it could be cut off for a mo-
ment to let vehicles pass. The streets should
be kept as quiet as possible from II = m. to
am. Please do not approve the report as
1t now stands without further considera-
ton, and a hearing if that should be con-
sldered advisable
New-York tribune., 1901-05-01
THE YALE CLUBS NEW HOME.
ELEVEN STORY HOUSE IN WEST FORTY
FOURTH-sT TO BE PUT TO USE
TOMORROW

The new home of the Yale Club. in West Forty
fourth-st, Is TO be opened to its members for
and occupancy to-day. In anticipation Of this
occasion the house committee busy yesterday
showing visitors the building and pointing
its attractive features.
The first floor Is occupied by the large entrance
hail. the office, reception rooms and large
grill and billiard room. finished in Colonial style
with furniture to match. and huge Old-fashioned
fireplace which. although a stranger to fire. looks
as II il had seen service through many hard New
England winters. over the fireplace is ,he in
scrption: "In loving memory of Yale and 81
The library and lounging rooms take up the
whole OF the second story. The decorative scheme
is simple and dignifed. and red tinted walls and
green carpets lend a and comfortable ap-
pearance to the rooms A large portrait of Elihu
Yale hangs = commanding place. and pictures of
Yale buildings and fill the walls. Here
TO its best advantage is seen the spiral marble
stairway, which Is distinctive and striking feat
of the building
floors from the third to the eighth inclusive They
are fitted with all the latest appont tments TO make
comfortable bachelor quarters No club In New
York has such ample facilities for housing its
dining room. Here a dinner given last night
to ali the commit tees of the club The whole of the
tenth floor is devoted to the general dining roOm
and on the eleventh is the kitchen roof garden
section Of the city and from which the diners can
look down condescendingly onto the roofs of their
club neigh hbors far below
The architects of the building, Evarts Tracy and
we're kept busy yesterday receiving congratulations
New-York tribune., 1901-05-01
THE RRIDGE BILL HEARING.

-r,o ooso AGAINST the West-st elevated rail
road scbame was inpressively set forth yester-
day at the hearing given by the Governor. The
onnos,tion was thoroughly and appropriately
represented and the supporters OF the bill have
no reason 10 complain that it did not have
fair show Moderation was observed on both
Sides and altogether the proceedings were cred
liable TO those who took part in them. The
Governor did not indicate his Intentions but it
Is difficult to believe that he has been convinced
Of the propriety of the project In its present
form. The two main objections on which w
have insisted--the perpetual franchise and the
trivial compensation-were urged with special
force by several Of the speakers including Con-
troller Coler. who again expressed also his con-
viction that the bin was meant to permit large
amount Of elevated railroad building in various
parts Of the city. It's peculiar phraseology
undoubtedly suggests that hypothesis, though
there is considerable reason to question it's
availability for such purpose. and the pro-
moters may have had no thought of extending
operations in that manner But It IS plain that
a franchise containing such possibilities ought
not TO be granted, however moderate the ideas
Of the original possessors. 1t is extra hazardous
TO leave such thing lying about where bad
men can get at it. and therefore it has been
impossible TO accept present professions of good
faith and civic spirit as adequate guarantee
for the future.
But, we have repeatedly said, conjectures
as TO the probable effect OF this and that pro-
vision of the bill, though they indicated the lack
of skill or candor with which ii was drawn,
have not been particularly valuable. The suffi-
Client fact was that ii contained thoroughly bad
features as TO which there could be no dispute
If it was likewise capable of being so employed
as 10 confer great benefits on the city, then the
wise thing to do was to correct its faults and
make it excellent in all its parts and poten-
tialities. There is hurry. All necessary
changes can be made next winter, and the delay
will harm no interests which have clear claim
TO public protection.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-01

ticuar as TO the quality Of cookery. ! have only
just recently parted with a French chef-quite
Gordon bleu.
Cook-A what, ma'am?
Young neutrality-suspicious. bieu! It's French
and means blue ribbon. you know.
Rns GookHh Ri6bn that's all rsht I've belonged e the
Lucius NJ. Sargent. IN his Dealings with the
Dead" says (Vol. I. Page sD that 'fn the grave
yard al Norfolk. Va Is handsome marble monu-
ment sacred to the memory of Mrs Margaret. etc,
wife of. etc. who died. etc. and that following the
inscription is this: 'Erratum: For Margaret read
Martha p"
Employer you coming out of saloon Just
.Empoyer-And didn't tell you would hre you
ceSfh no Yod dOak sa iha m
going into one. You surely can't reproach me
for coming out.-(Philadelphia Press.
Our stad and sober fellow countrymen should re-
frain from hazardous antics and not endeavor 10
initiate the exploits Of professional acrobats- Not
many days ago the owner Of a farm wandered into
town and bought ticket for continuous per-
formance" An Oriental wizard from the Eastern
edge of Mandalay did strange things on the
stage One of his feats the tossing about OF
three lighted lamps in fashion that even Aladdin
dreamed Of. The rural observer was filled with
wonder. When he returned to his domestic hearth
he could resist the temptation to try to jusse
the three kerosene lamps which were the oniy
sources Of illumination In his humble homestead
He tossed them about to such effect that MS mousse
was soon afre and the amateur 'equihorist was
speedily afame The insurance adjusters, both of
the fire companies and the life companies are still
uncertain as to the amounts which they should
equtably pay
Regrets.-"Doctor. you told me three months nj -, ago
that II you didn't perforr an operation @ hnr on me
would be dead man IN twsnd'oar ca oniv EXPRESS
my great sorrow for it.'F-(Judge.