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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
FATHER
Left Her a Baby and Found
Her a Woman.
Strange but Happy Meeting Be
teen H. M. HOulSWorth and
Mas. Walter Gayle.

Columbus, KY, March I4.-Twen
ty-four years ago H. NJ. Houlsworth,
without word or warning, lett his
home In Elgin, la. Behind him he
LETT young wife, and, sadder still, a
smiling and innocent baby girl tuck.
ed In Its little cradle unconscious Of
the domestic storm that was to leave
1t fatherless In a friendless world. Only
yesterday this little, deserted Great
ure, grown into womanhood and the
wife of Walter Gale, sterling citizen
OF this town, met her father In the
door OF her own home for the first
time to know him.
1t was In 1880 when H. NJ. Houls-
worth left Elgin, Ia, leaving his wife
and baby behind and going to Winni.
peg, Manitoba. Days went by,
months passed and years were rolling
away, when the disconsolate wife
grew tired OF waiting In vain for the
father of her child. She was granted
a divorce and shortly afterward be-
came the wife of Edward Rogers.
This union proved to be an unhappy
one, as it was devoid of the comforts
that should come to home where the
husband possessed habits Of industry
and had the proper love for his fami-
". A divorce was the result. A few
more years slipped away and Mrs.
Houlsworth became the wife of Will
liam Pinny, with whom she is row
living happily In Elgin.
Soon after Houlsworth reached
Winnipeg he became connected with
a farming implement establish ment,
with which firm he has steadily been
Employed for nearly twenty-five
years. A few months ago this con-
Germ decided that 1t would have dis s.
play at the Worlds Fair In St. Louis,
and choose Mr.. Houlsworth as the
most suitable man to look after that
end of the business. Some days ago
he left Winnipeg and concluded he
would go by his old home and inquire
what had become of his vile and
child. He found his former wife en-
Toying good health, but was little
surprised to learn that she had been
twice married since he deserted her.
He was told that his daughter had
been married three years and was
now living In Columbus, KY. He
came here Immediately and was a
visitor for several days at his daugh-
ter's home, leaving yesterday for st.
Louis to resume his business duties.
The story of the marriage OF Houls-
worth's daughter to Walter Gayle Is
as full of romance as his desertion Of
his family is full of mystery. Mr..
Gayle was a widower with several
children, among whom is son, Rob-
ert, eighteen years of age. Mr.. Gayle
Is a grower Of straw berries on an ex-
tenslve scale, and ships his product
all through the North. One bright
day in May, 1900, Robert, while
packing berries for shipment, wrote
these words on the back of one of his
fathers strawberry tickets
Twill the purchaser Of this box Of
berries write to me?"
The young man neglected to sign
his own name to the ticket which he
placed In the bottom Of box of ber-
ries. On the opposite side of the
ticket was his fathers name in full.
The box was placed Ia a consignment
OF berries for commission house In
Burlington, Ia. In distribution the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS FROM
NEW ORLEANS.

Ocean steamship -aIug- from New orleans FOR
Mexico. Panama. Central and South America.
West Indies and Europe roncisclv set forth Ia %
special folder ISSUED by tho Illinois Central II. II.
send for 1opN.
Illinois Central Weekly Excursions to Calior-
mia. Excursion .Cnrs through 10 Los Angeles
and san Francisco ~ follows. Via New iOrleans
and the southern Route every Wednesday from
Chicago. every Tuesday from Cincinnati Via
omaha aud science Route every Wednesday
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
ANNOUNCE MEN1S!!
ILLINOIS CENTRAL r. r.
DIRECT TO HAVANA

Via. Illinois Central Il. r. 10 New orleans and
the weekly southern Pacific :. :. "Louislana' TO
Havana. LenVc chicago and Cincinnati Friday
morning leave -. Louis aud Louisville Friday
noon, arrive New orleans saturday 1000 n. M. .
leave saturday 200 T.. w., arriving nj Havana
Monday morning. Round.trip and one-wuy
through tickets at unusually low rates. Free
Illinois Central Il. Il. Illustrated Folder ON Cuba.
giving all pnrtlcnlnrr. on nnpllcntion.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18

an of the War of 1912. the Missouri
land, Is In perfect state of preserva-
ton. 1t has been hidden behind the
old canvas for mere than seventy
five years.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
Happy, Healthy Children.

Any child can take Little Early
Risers with perfect safety. They are
harmless, never grippe or sicken, and
yet they are SO certain in results that
robust constitutions requiring drastic
means are never disappointed. They
cannot fail to perform their mission
and every one who uses DeWitt's
Little Early Risers prefer them to all
other pills. They cure billousness.
Sold by L. Wayne Griffin d Bro.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
BuCklen'S ArniCa SalVe.

Has world wide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment of balm for Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons,
Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Chapped Aands, Skin Erup-
tons; intallible for Piles. Cure guar
anteed. Only 25c at L. Wayne
Griffin & Bro. Druggist.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
NEW ORLEANS
NC \ delightfully."- unique
W city Tor the tourists

20 visit. Winter tourists rates nov In effect.
Double daily -ervic" aud fast steam. heated YES
Thule trims with through sleeping car. buffet
hhrary-smoking ear service and nll meals "a
route In dining ears. AK FOR an Illustrated
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
Best Remedy for Constipation

"The finest Remedy for constipa-
ton l ever used is Chamberlain
Stomach and liver Tablets" says
Mr.. Eli Butler, of Frankville, n. Y.
They act gentle and without any
unpleased effect, and leave the bowels
in a perfectly natural condition. "
Sold by all druggists. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-03-18
- "A - II q II "a.
Bears the AIha Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature of &EHAAzzw
Found a Deed in an Old Portrait

New York, March IA While
changing the frame of an old portrait,
Mrs. Sophia Mattern, of Brooklyn,
has found the in canvas a deed 10 land
occupied by the present town of Car
rolltou, Mo, a town of / LOCO inhabi-
tanis. Well known lawyers who have
looked up the title assure MIS-. Mat
tern that 1t is sound and worth halt a
million dollars.
The deed, signed by President Mon
roe, February !, 1910, and granted to
Mrs. Mattern, lanes Darden, veter-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03


GARRETT-At his home at Verda
Grant parish, La, Monday evening
August 26, 1904, VIM. B.. Garrett
born Nov. 4, 1860, departed this li:t
aged 43 years, 8 months and % days
The deceased in 1884 and '8S was
assessor of Grant parish, and for sew.
eral years was q deputy in the sheriff 4
Office. He was man Of many sterl.
ing qualities, and numbered his warm
personal friends by the score. For
the past few years he has not been in
good health, and has suffered from
frequent asthmatic attacks. At the
time Of his death he was engaged as
bookkeeper OF the D'Lartigo Lumber
Co. He leaves his wife and five chill
dren and hosts Of friends to mourn
his loss.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. ]. w. Duncan, who has been
keeping Colfax supplied with ice all
summer, finding it too much of an
undertaking to keep up the business
since the opening Of his big depart.
ment store, on the first discontinued
the delivery of ice. This leaves the
ice business open to SOME other per.
SON; and as there are several weeks
yet in which the citizens OF the town
will need ice, we hope to see some one
arrange to eupply the demand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

n FEN a AhE WORAO HAlRs
Think Of It! The Cotton Belt Route
will sell tickets to st. Louis and re
turn for $11 20. These tickets are or
sale at Shreveport on Sept. Sd, 4th
9Th. 18th, 18th. 10th and 9th, and al
low seven days at the big fair. They
will be hOnOred on "The st. Louis
Train" In its chair cars and hand.
some day coaches. This train car.
rles Pullman cars and a diner through
to st. Louis without change, and IL
the finest and fastest train from the
southwest to the Fair. You leave
Shreveport at 4:46 p. nj. and arrive at
st. Louis 11:30 next morning. Don't
fail to see that your tickets read via
Shreveportandt the Cotton Belt. For
particulars write L. p. Smith, Z. P. A.
rs Milan st. Shreveport, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

RObeilne, La, Aug. ~, l9O4.
Editor COifax Chronicle:
At the last meeting of the school
board attended by me n resolution
was adopted that school open annu-
ally on the nearest Monday to the
middle of September. This will place
the opening this year Sept. 18th.
l am struggling still with malarial
fever, but hope to be out in q week.
Yours respectfully, J. F. WEIGH.
From the above it seems that the
time for opening the school may be
regarded as definitely fixed for Sep
TENDER 18th. We understand. how
ever, that there are still some matters
of doubt and dissatisfaction that it
would be well for the board to meet
and consider. The funds for this dis
trict, according to the July report OF
the treasurer, was overdrawn $500,
with only $685. on hand for general
distribution. The patrons are en-
tiulcu W kuOW WucUucT uhucT uuib
condition OF affairs public term can
berun, or whether it will be necessary
to run a pay term until the public
fund accumulates sufficiently to run
a free term. 1t is possible that the
October and January apportion-
ments will meet the present deficit.
If SO, the board should setthe patrons
at ease on this score, and not leave
them in suspense about it. Thecom-
munity has the right to know from
their trustees what to expect in the
way of school facilities, and how af-
fairs are to be conducted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
Tn Praise Of chamberiain's Collie,
Cholera and Oiarrhoea Remedy.

ALLOW me to give you few words in
praise of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" says Mr.. John
Hamlet, of Eagle Pass, Texas. Il suffer.
ed one week with bowel trouble and took
all kinks of medicine without getting any
relief, when my friend, r. G. Johpson,
a merchant here, advised me to take
this remedy. After taking one dose ]
felt greatly relieved and when l had
taken the third dose was entirely cured
l thank you from the bottom of my
heart for putting this great remedy in
the hands of mankind" For sale by
j. H. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

One corner lot, Ak feet wide by S91
feet deep, good business stand. wifi
be sold for 1916.
Three good busineSs or residenc,
lots. 44zxS9A feet, each for $225.
Two good business or Residence
lots, 44zxl7Sh feet, each for $3.50.
Cash, or easy terms on time.
These lots are In the heart OF Col
lax. In good neighborhOOd, and from,
on two Of the m0stfrequented streets
OF the town The above prices VIII
De shaded to any person buying IN
entire tract. Apply at
CHKOHn1.E OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

". Il. Harrison, Cleveland, Mins.,
writes, Aug. 10, 1902: II want to say &
word OF praise for Billiards. Snow Liui-
ment. l stepped on nail. which caused
the cords OF my legs to contract ard an
aoscess to rise In my knee. and the doc
tor told me that ! would have. stiff Len.
60 ono day I went 10 ], r.. Lords druG
store (who is now ia Denver, Co3o.) re
recommended . bottleoE Snow Lfnimont;
got 900 size. and i cured uy-1oe. u
is the best liniment Ia the world
Abocesges, With few e1focptiquo afo
iRdicatiYo Of oonstinrHf6n a. de6lIity.
They may hoWetofs fc6uIt nom h1oUz q
from toreiGn 50. ~ lntfol1 o1f6l1 I11e e.
- ~ 8 e s:|s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Miss Letitia Howell. who has been
attending the teachers institute at
Colfax this week, informs MS that the
"box supper" given at U. X. school
house last Saturday night netted the
handsome amount OF $17 20. She
has forwarded the money to buy a
lot Of books for the school library.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Reduced rates were given on the
regular train from WINFIELD, Thurs.
day morning, and several citizens
from Colfax took advantage Of the
opportunity to take in Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
Mr.. S. i. wells returned from MT.

Mr.. S. l.. Wells returned from Mt.
Lebanon on the night of August Goth,
where he had the sad misfortune to
lose his wife, of whose death we gave
notice last week. Mr.. w. has been
having fever since his return, but we
are glad to learn he is getting well,
and is able to be about.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
Valley Camp No. LA

Ha0 OF Colfax, La. meets
eZA In regular session on
E4yGky4S the first and third
f Tuesdays OF each
month at p. IN. All Soyereigns In
good standing and sojourning within
the radius of our Forest are cordially
invited to meet with us.
r. w. RICHARDSON, C. C.
j. c. MCKNIGHT, CLERK.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Miss Gertrude Goodwin, afterspend-
ing a months vacation at home,
will leave for New Orleans tonight,
to resume her place as sfenographer
with the Junius Hart Piano Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Clerk j. J. 0'Quinn, DR.. E. B. Gray
md Mr.. J. A. Hyde went over to
Pollock last Monday and enjoyed a
f1sh fry on Big Greek with Messrv
5. +. Lee, j. A. Harvey, NJ. Nu9ent
and other citizens of that town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. Ben Ross. Jr., a popular young
gentleman who has been assisting in
erecting the Big Pine Lumber Co. g
machinery for several months, win
leave Sunday morning for the Worlds
Fair, and q visit to his home at Du-
luth, MINI.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
Notice to STOCKHOLDERS.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Bank OF Colfax
Will be held in It's banking house at
Colfax, La, on Wednesday, Sept. 7th,
at III O'Clock a. M. for the purpose Of
electing nine directors for the ensuing
year. EARL ROBERTS.
Cashier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Winn Parish Farmers Union Co-Ope-
ratiYe Association. Limited.

W AAAu QIkBu otiACt OuiOu SO-<yRC-
rative Association, Limited.
The court of last resort having de
cided that all persons subscribing for
stock in the VIM Parish Farmers
Union Cooperative Association, Lin
tied, are liable for the unpaid balance
OF their subscription to the capital
stock Of said Association on the call
Of the Receiver
All stockholders are hereby notified
that they will be given until the LIST
day OF September. 1904. to make pay
ment, after which day suit will he
instituted against all delinquements.
All payments to he made to Harry
T. Gamble. Attorney. ut Winfield,
La, who Is authorized to receipt
therefor. Bring yourstockc certificate,
II you have it. when you come.
j. II. WILLIAMS, Receiver.
By HENRY BERNsTKIN, Attorney.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The young folks of Colfax have
been enjoying twelve miles railroad
ride quite frequently in the evenings
oflate. They make up parties, and
boarding the up train for WINFIELD
at dusk. they meet the regular Shreve-
port passenger at Aloha, and get
back to Colfax by 8 O'Clock sharp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. T. H. McNeely, assistant cash.
Ter OF the Bank Of Colfax. and Mr.. J..
c. Mcknight, assistant book-keeper
for Mr.. ). II. McNeelv, on the first
instant exchanged positions with
each other.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. Taylor, the affanIe solicitor for
the Shreveport Times. spent last
Thursday In Colfax, and while here
secured a considerable addition to
his list of subscribers to that popular
and progressive journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Mcknight, ac-
companied by Miss Claude McNeely,
left for st. Louis last Sunday for a
ten day visit to the Worlds Fair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. Louis LeSage, who has been at
tending summer term at the Nat
chitoches Normal school, returned
home last Sunday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
BuckIen'e ArnIcA 9alve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures 1t surpasscs any other salve, To-
tlon, ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
burns. boils, sores, felons. ulcers. letter,
salt rehum. fever sores. chapped hands,
skin eruptions; infaiIible for piles. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c at Crescent Dfue
Store, Colfax; Bush & Randolph. Fair
mount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

A train load ofexcursionists, white
and colored, from Eldorado, Ark,
passed Colfax last Sunday morning.
They came by way Of WINFIELD and
were bound for Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The popular Japanese lecturer,
Kentaro Shot, entertained q large
audience at the Colfax high school
auditorium Wednesday night, and
everybody was well pleased.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Sullivan, Of
Blanchard, La, arrived Thursday
night and are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
j. T. Meas. They were accompanied
by little Maude Meas who has been
visiting Mrs. Sullivan for the past
two months
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The big department store OF the
J. w. Duncan Co., Ltd, was thrown
open to the public last Monday, and
Colfax can now boast OF it as one of
the best among it's numerous attrac-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The Southwestern Industrial Insti-
tute. Of Lafayette, La, will begin its
fourth session Sept. 2lst. For par.
ticulars see the advertisement of this
splendid institution elsewhere.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Chas. Denton sentence for attempt
Ing to break Jail In Alexandria hav-
ing expired, Sheriff Swafford on last
Tuesday brought him to Colfax, and
Denton isnow In the Grant parish jaiI.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The electric plant at the Big Pine
Lumber Co. has been installed, and
now they can let their light shine 80
everybody can see it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. w. w. Lotion and Miss Bessie
Arlington were married at the court
house yesterday by Justice Long.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Several persons have been having
fever in Colfax for the past week, but
We believe there are no cases of seri-
Oua illness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The system gin OF the Colfax Cotton
OIL Co, this week started operations
and gfnned ont It's hrst lot OF cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. j. B. Roberts, of Alexandria.
was in Colfax last Monday shaking
hands with his many friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mrs. Elizabeth Mcknight on last
Tuesday went to Coushatta on q
visit to her daughter Mrs. II. b.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
For Sale.

A 50-saw gin. 12-horse power boiler
and l0-hOrse power engine for sale at
a bargain, or will trnde for farming
land or town property.
Apply CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

We are sorry to learn Of the death
Of Mr.. Anse Pruett, the son Of Mr..
Henry Pruett, who died at his home
near Montgomery last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.John Townsend, who lives near
WINFIELD, is spending few weeks
visiting his daughter, Mrs. ]. R.
Smith.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

The Colfax Press Brick Co.. this
week cooled down akin Of fine brick,
which are now ready for market.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. j. H. McNeely has received a
fine dry goods and grocery delivery
wagon, which he will use in his ex-
tenslve business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
Louisiana Railway 4 Nav. Co.

LOUISIANA halfway q nav. 20.
Solicits your shipments
For all stations on La, Ky & Nav. Co
Route your shipments
Care La. Railway & Navigation Co
Write rs for any information.
Clarence Ellerbe. Asst. to President
j. A. Swigert, General Supt.
E. G. ID. Marshall. Asst. Gen. Frt. Agt
Shreveport, louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

A fine silver handled umbrella, on
the Valley railroad, on Tuesday eEen-
Ing. Aug. 18th. Any one finding and
returning same to me will receive
suitable reward.
LOUISE MCNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. E. Ginsburg left last Saturday
night for New York and will be gone
several weeks on business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

Mr.. F. L. Craig was among the Wis
itors in Colfax last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03
abe Golfax Chronicle.


SATURDAY, SEPT. 8, 1904.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-03

First-class standard SECOND hand
Typewriter. Apply to s. G. Law, at
J. H. McNeely's Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-03
Interstate Meeting at
Old Orchard.
Opening, tuesday, Of Great
Temperance Conference.
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens of Portland,
Head of the Order in the Nation,
Unable to Be Present and Sends a
Letter of Regret-The Proceedings.

Old Orchard, Me-, Aug. 1.-The in
terstate w. c. Il. u. institute and tenn
perance conference opened, Tuesday,
ana will continue until Wednesday
night. Addresses of welcome were
made by Rev. Israel Luce, president of
the Old Orchard Beach Campmeeting
Association and Mrs. Gertrude Ste
vens Leavitt of Portland for Maine.
The response was by Mrs. Cornelia 3.
Forbes, president of the Connecticut
Union. Then followed the organiZa-
ton of the institute. appointment of
committees and other business. A
number of interesting topics We're dis
cusSed ut a symposium.
Mrs. l.. NJ n. Stevens of Portla nd
president of the National and Maine
w. G. II. L., who was expected to pre-
side, was detained at the national
headquarters ut Evanston, ILL.,, by i'm
portant business. A letter expressing
her regret was read.