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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-03-23

Verda ViOlets.

A shooting scrape occurred near
the Ozone mill sunday evening, IN |
" hich jim Johnson was shot by an |
other negro named Roberts. The
wound was made by q pistol shot |
across JOhnson's breasts and WAS
not deep enough to prove fatal.
Roberts was carried to the COlfax
Jail by Deputy Sam Hay.
Rev. H. NJ. Michael. the we'll known
Baptist minister who has lived at
verda for the past few years. has
moved his family to Brown. BienviIle
parish. MIR Wynn TORY has moved
to the Michael place.
Mr.. z. f. Bratton. station agent
here. has resigned tO take n place
with the Cotton Belt people In Texas.
His place here Is filled by MIR. q. A.
Carothers.
Work has commenced on the Ma
sonic hall. and the Masons In anil
around Verda will soon have u place
to meet. Mr.. Tom Hurley Ii the con-
tractor, aid it goes without saying
that he will do good job.
Rev. l.. |. Mccain IL soliciting help
to build n Methodist church. and
from the amounts already cOntribut-
ed we will soon have Methodist
church near the depot at Verda-
The Baptist church is receiving a
coat Of paint at the hands vi X. n.
Garrett. which adds greatly to the
looks OF the building.
Politics are quiet here at present.
tho it seems from the number Of can
iidates already mentioned that the
majority will he defeated.
Work on the new mill of the Ozone
Lumber Co. il l,eing pushed. and
when the mill IL completed IL will In
one of the hest in the State. The
new mill. together with the one al-
ready In operation will cut daily
/ lJO. 900 feet. This will also make a
total Of five saw mills shipping from
Verda. The sa wmills. the truck farm
ing, and the good school here will
make VersIa one 1T the best to WINS
| In the State for health. wealth, and
educational advantages.
Mr.. T.. N. Hutchinson. who has
been employed AZ clerk by the firm of
X. w. Wagner & Co.. has resigned his
position, and expects tn start in n
few days to Eastman Business Col
lege In New York. TON" is an ideal
hoy. and we wish him all kinds of
good luck.
DIR. g. A. Neal has moved back to
Atlanta. La. and Mr.. Tull. from Tex
as, lives In the house vacated BY DIR.
| Neal. The DIR. says be likes Versin.
and before leaving purchased lot
from Mr.. Purvis. which means that
he will move back some day.
| Why don't some one get busy and
organize a bank at Verda? 1t can he
done, and success will crown the
tirst Efforts made. Let US have the
hank. the telephOnesystem. and with
the balance Of the good things We
have already, we ARE willing Tor
WINFIELD to have the W. .. w. rail-
road 10 the ''gas well. !.
Ii seems that the gambling dives
are very public near the depot at
present. 1t il n shame for our little
Toys to pass along the street and
gaze into the open doors Of such a
place. and see the men playing cards,
win the grand jury please invest!-
gate this Infamous practice and bring
the guilty parties to justice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-03-23

Kodol digests what you eat and quick
~ overcomes Indigestion. which Is lore
runner OF dyspepsia. It 10 made 10 strict
conformity to the National PURE Fooo
and Drug Law and is sold on Rn.ran-
tee relief plan. Sold by H. b Faraido.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-03-23
Succession Notice.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Par
ish OF Grant, State Of Louisiana

Successor u Joseph Billss decsassd.
Notice 10 hereby given that Antoine
Mor6t Billes. has this day He'd IN THY
o(]les his application Tor appointment q
Administrator, OF The above named sac-
cession.
You ara therefore hereby notified Il
Gle such opposition ~ you may have
thereto, within the time prescribed BY
Law, else letters Of administration will
be issued as prayed tor.
Witness the Hon. W. F. Blackman.
Judge Of the 18th judicial Dist. Court
Given under any oficial iseal and sigua'
ture on this the lst day Of March. A. ID
1907. JAMES ]. O'QUINN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
OFFICIAL.
TAX ORDINANCE.

l. Be it enacted by the Police
Jury of the Parish of St. Tammany,
Louisiana, that there be and is
hereby levied for the year 1907, a
tax of 8 mills upon the dollar upon
all taxable property in the parish
for general parochial purposes, di-
vlded as follows:
2. Be it further enacted, ETC.,
That four mills are hereby appro-
priated therefrom for criminal ex-
penses, two mills for the benefit of
public schools, two mills for the
general expenses of the parish, and
two mills for the benefit of the pub
lie roads, and that the Sheriff and
Tax Collector do collect the amount
appropriated therefrom for criminal
expenses, and for the benefit of
public roads, upon all property III
the parish subject to taxation, in
Guiding that situated in the towns
of Vaudeville ana Covington.
3. Be it further enacted, etc., That
the Sheriff and Tax Collector shall
receive in payment of parish taxes
(the amount appropriated for pub
lie school excepted) the fully ap-
proved certificates of the grand
and petit Jurors for per diem and
mileage, and certificates of men,
bers of the Police Jury for per diem
and mileage, and that he proceed
with the collection OF taxes now
levied according to law.
Yeas : Koepp, Fitzgerald, Grant
ham, Wilson, Cusacbs Schneider,
Miles.
Nays-None.
The President appointed Mcssrs.
Mark Fitzgerald and l.. I. Miles as
committee to rebuild ard receive
the Polite bridge,
PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULT
OF ELECTION.
Whereas. at an election in the Third
Ward, in the Parish of st. Tammany,
State of Louisiana, on the goth day Of
August 1907, under the authority and
in accordance with the Constitution
and laws of the State of Louisiana, to
ascertain the will of the property tax
payers of said ward, as to the approval
or disapprovaI of the ordinance of the
Police Jury Of the Parish of st. Tam
many, dated on the 8th day of July
1907, proposing to aid the st. Tamma.
NY 6 New Orleans Railway and Ferry
Company. in the construction of line
of electric or motor railway by q
special taxation OF three mills On the
dollar per annum, for period of ten
years, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to raise the sum Of five
thousand dollars. for each ofsajd years
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
ORDINANCE No.

Section 1.--Be it ordained by the
Police Jury of the Parish of st. Tam
many, state OF Louisiana, ia legal ses-
sion convened, that in accordance with
the vote of the majority of the taxpay-
ers of the Forth Ward of said Parish
in number and in value, at special
election held, according to law, on the
goth day of August 1907, a special tax
of three (3) mills on the dollar per
annum, for period of ten (1D) years,
or SO much thereof as may be neeessa-
ry to raise the sum of three thousand
dollars for each of said Yeals, or such
sum, not exceeding three thousand dol
lars, per annum, as said tax Of three
mill will produce, be and the same is
hereby levied upon all taxable poperty
situated in said Ward, for the sole and
exclusive purpose OF aiding the St.
Tammany 6 New Orleans Railways and
Ferry Company, its successors and as
signs, in the construction, maintain
ance and operation of line OF electric
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
LeViSburS Items.

Editor ST. Tammany FARMER.
Mr.. and Mis-. r. Valum and
family left for their home in New
Orleans, after spending month at
"The Rlpples."
Miss Hllda Bowan returned home
after spending two weeks here the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. William
Boyle.
Miss Adrienne Boyle spent Sun
day with her parents.
Mrs. D. 5. Miller and Miss Flo.
renee Boyle made flying trip to
Covington the past week.
Messrs. Luclen Galmiche, Ash
ton and M. Solomon, returned to
their homes IN New Orleans, after
spending a months vacation here.
Mr.. Gilbert spent Sunday with
hls mother, Mrs. K. Galmiche.
Mr.. Ed. Baudot visited the
Crescent City on Thursday, busl-
ness and pleasure combined.
Miss Alice Jacobs of New Or
leans, Is the guest of Miss Mar
guerite Gull.
MIR. Fl. d'Arquln will leave Tues
day for Mobile, Ala, where he en-"
teres school.
After spending the summer at
Mrs. Boyles, Mrs. L. B. Cotton
and baby left Friday morning for
Pensacola, Fla, on visit to her
sister.
Misses Irene Manint and Aimee
Shadon visited friends in Covlug-
ton on Tuesday.
Messrs. VIM. Connaugh;on and
l.. Pujol, of Covington, spent Sun
day here.
The many friends of Mrs.
Thompson are sorry to hear of her
severe spell of slckDess, but hope
she will recover soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marks and sons
are over for some time, the guests
of Mrs. Boyle.
Wedding bells will soon brighten
that "Dull" sound 10 our town.
Hoping am not taking up toe
much space IN your paper, and
with best wishes for the FARMEE
and its readers, | remain,
A SUBSCRIBER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
A HUMANE APPEAL.

A humane citizine of Richmond, Ind,
Mr.. U. D. Williams, l07 West Main St.
says: II appeal to all persons with
weak lungs to take DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the only remedy that has
helped me and fully comes up to the pro
prietor's recommendation" 1t saves
more lives than all other throat and
lung remedies put together. Used as q
cough and cold cure the world over.
Cures asthma, bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough, quinsy, hoarseness,
and phthisic, stops hemorrhages of the
lungs and builds them up. Guaranteed
by G. G. Champagne & Co., Druggists.
Price SOC and $l.OO. Trial bottle free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Hon. II. r. Warren.

Hon. Fl. r. Warren has announced
that he will be candidate for re-elec-
ton % Office of Clerk of Court. Mr..
Warren is now serving his fourth term
80 Clerk. having entered the Office near
~ sixteen years ago, and during these
years has become so thoroughly famil-
lar with his duties that things move
smoothly without apparent effort. The
Importance of this knowledge is of vast
service to those who have business tc
transact, the details of which they are
ignorant and where an error OF com
mission or omission may mean both
loss OF time and money. Aside from
his thorough knowledge of his duties
Mr. Warren has by his kindness ano
courtesy made many warm frlende
since he has been in office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Warren Thomas.

Mr.. Warren Thomas announces HIM
self as a candidate for reelection to
the Office OF Assessor. Mr.. Thomas is
well known to the people of the parish
He was tlrst appointed to the Office by
GOV. Heard, and the succeeding
term was elected by the people, and
was one of the body Of assessor who
met in convention to carry out the
wishes Of the Governor by equallzing
and raising assessments throughout tn e
state, with view to reducing taxation.
IN asking the support of The people,
Afr. Thomas refers to his record as an
ofFicep, and promises the same careful
and impartial execution OF the duties
or The ofice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
3. Labat.

Mr.. B. Labat who announces this
week that he will be candidate for
the Office of Parish Assessor, Is one OF
the old and well known citizens of ST.
Tammany Parish. He was born in
New Orleans, but has lived in this
Parish for thirty-fiVe years. Mr.. Labat
has never before been before the people
as a candidate for Office, but being con-
fldent that he can fill the position with
credit and being solicited to make the
run by numerous friends, he has deter
mined to do so. Mr.. Labat has large
number of supporters, and enters the
light with the CONVICTION that he has a
good chance of winning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

BUILDING SITES loOxssO equal to
tour or FIVE ordinary lots) on Abita
Road, near Claiborne and Covington,
On a straight line between Covington
and Abita Springs. The electric rail-
road between CoYington and Abita is
now a certainty and must pass near
these lots. They are high, well drained,
wooded with oaks and pines, and on
them are planted umbrella chinas,
cedars, crepe myrtles, sycamores and
camphor trees. Price $3.50.
II, L, GARLAND, in.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
HEALTH IN THE CANAL ZONE

The high wages paid make it q
mighty temptation to our young arti-
sans to join the force of skilled work
men needed to construct the Panama
Canal. Many are restrained however
by the fear of fevers and malaria. 1t is
the knowing ones-those who have
used Electric Bitters, who go there
without this fear, well knowing they are
safe from malarious influence with
Electric Bitters on hand. Cures blood
poison too, biliousness, weakness and
all stomach, liver and kidney troubles
Guaranteed by c. c. Champagne & Co.,,
druggists. &c..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Theo. Strain,

Mr.. Theo. Strain, of Abita Springs,
makes announcement this week that
he is candidate for Police Juror Of
the Third Ward. Mr.. Strain was born
and raised in this parish. and is very
popular with those who know him
He is confident that he will poll {
good, strong vote.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
PRONUNCIATION OF VOTE

PROMULNJA1 1ON UT FOAG'
BY virtue of the law and in &C,
cordance with my official duty, |
do hereby publicly announce that
at the special election held in the
THIRD Ward of the Parish of st
Tammany, State OF Louisiana, on
the goth day of August 1907, to
take the sense of the property tax
PAYERS of the said Third Ward, on
the proposition IF voting three
(3) mill tax on the dollar per an.
mum, for a period OF ten 100 years,
or 80 much thereof rs may be nee
essary to raise the sum of five
thousand (bOOO) dollars, for each
of said years. or such sum, not ex'
ceeding five thousand $4,000 dol
lars, per annum. as said tax of
three (3) mills will produce, on all
taxable property situated in the
said Third Ward, ,in aid of the COO
struction and operation of line OF
electric or motor railway by the st.
Tammany & New Orleans Railway
ank Ferry Company, the vote stood
as follows Number OF property
taxpayers voting for said tax 209.
Assessed valuation OF those SC
voting $294,64b Oh, Mum Der OF
those voting against said tax Sc.
Assessed valuation of those SO yOt.
ing $40, 1920. Majority 10 mum.
Der of those voting for said tax 173
| Majority In value OF those voting
for the lax Sl47 1898 90.
do publicly announce and pro
| mulgate, that in as much as a ma.
iority in number and in value Of
| the property taxpayers of said
Ward voted in favor thereof, the
| result of said election is favorable
to the levy of said tax, and that the
said Third Ward thereby incurred
the obligation TO extend aid to tht
| said railway as aforesaid. 70 the ex'
| tent Of The sum equal to ten 10,
| years taxation, as aforesaid, on al
property assessed for taxation il
SAID Ward, the same 20 be paid it
| annual installments as realized from
from said tax.
GEO. KOEPP. JR.,
President Police jury,
E. D. KENTZEL,
Secretary Pro fem.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

FARMER. Mr.. Anderson is we'll and
favorably known in his ward and will,
If elected, serve the people to the best
of his ability. His large acquaintance
and thorough knowledge of the needs
Of his ward makes him valuable man
for this position.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
DR.. D. A. Lines vs. Jacob Levy.
Fourth Justice Court, Parish of 81
Tammany, State of Louisiana.

By virtue Of u writ of fieri facias from
the honorable aforesaid Court, and to
me directed, bearing date Aug. 10, 1907,
will offer for sale and sell to the high
est bidder, for cash at the front door Of
the Courthouse, in Covington, between
legal sale hours, on SATURDAY, the
21st day of September, 1907, the fol-
lowing described property to-wit:
All the right, title, interest and de-
mand of Jacob Levy as an heir in and
10 the property of the succession OF his
deceased father, Nathan Levy.
Sc 7-3t 4. L. BREWSTER, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
LOST AND FOUND

Lost, between $3.50 p. M, yesterday
and noon today, bilious attack, with
nausea and sick headache. This loss
was occasioned By finding at c. G.
Champagne & Co.'S drug store box OF
DIR, Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed
for billiousness, malaria and iaundice.
DC
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
The Times Democrat

Can be purchased form
E. D. ABADIE,. Agent, or
at j. L. Watkins City Drug
Store, Columbia St., Phone
16.
Papers will ,be delivered
free within driving distance
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
We are authorized to announce
DUNCAN s. KEMP,

of Tangipahoa Parish, as candidate
for election as Senator from the Nine
teenth Senatorial District of Louisiana,
composed of the Parishes of st. Tam
many, Washington, Tangipahoa, st.
Helena and Livingston, subject to the
Democratic Primary Election.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Police Jury.
Covington, Sept 2, 1907.

The Police Jury met IN regular
session on the above date. pursuant
to adjournment and renamed in
session one day.
Present:
First ward-Geo, Koepp,>Jr.
Second ward-Mark Fitzgerald
Third ward-M. &. Day.
Fourth ward-Geo. Bierhorst. =,
Sixth wards. r. Wilson.
Eighth ward-B. A. Schneider.
Absent:
Fifth ward-LouIs Grantham.
Seventh ward-J. j. CusaChs
Ninth ward-L. L. Miles.
Reading of the minutes of thu
last meeting was dispensed with.
The President stated that the OBJ
iect of the meeting was for the pur
pose of acting on the question o
purchasing one or more road en-
gines for the purpose OF working
the roads of St. Tanmany parish
Mr.. r. L. Wimberly, of thu
Aultman & Taylor Machinery Go.
of Mansfield, o., was present anc
addressed the Jury IN behalf of slac
company.
After thoroughly discussing the
question of purchasing Traction
engine.
It was moved and duly seconded
that the Police Jury take one trac-
ton engine from the Aultman q
Taylor Machinery Co, of Mans
field, O., on two days trial, and II
the engine proved satisfactory the
Police Jury would accept The same
for the sum of 1888 for one trac
ton engine, 14-horse' p"rwer, ano
outfit complete. and if not satisfac
tory the said company would take
the same back at their own expense,
Carried. The President was au'
horized to sign contract to that ef'
feet.
Among other Things in the con
tract it is stipulated and guaranteed
that said engine is to pull one ordl
nary road grader, and that two
days trial shall be given by the
vendor for the satisfaction of the
purchaser.
The following bill was ordered
paid:
Badon & Strobe, for coffin and
burying the body of George stew
art, $25.00
Mr.. NJ. L. Kerr, representing
the Harry Bros Tank Co, was
present and addressed the Police
Jury on the question of galvanized
steel cuIvcrts. No action was taken.
1t was moved and duly seconded
that the Police Jury adjourn till
the next regular meeting, October
9, 19O7. =
The following warrents were ls'
sued to members for mileage ano
nor diem.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Announcements
For State Senator
We are authorized to announce
j S. SETTOON.

OF Livingston Parish, as candidate for
reelection as Senator from the Nine
teenth Senatorial District of Louisiana,
composed OF the Parishes of st. Tam
many Washington, Tsngipahoa, st.
helena and Livingston, subject to the
Democratic Primary Election.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

Use Creosote Shingles and put them
on once in life time, to be had at H
S. Hutchinson's mill, Pearl River, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

ED We are authorized to announce
the following candidates for Parish
Officers, subject to the primary election.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
We are authorized to announce
EUGENE B. WATSON,

O. ut. Helena Parish, as candidate for
Senator from the Nineteenth Senatorial
District, of Louisiana, composed of the
Parishes of st. Tammany, Washington,
Tangipahoa, Livingston and st. Hele-
ma, subject to the Democratic PRIMARY
Election.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
FIenry-J. Anderson.

Me-. Anderson's announcement az .
candidate for Police Juror for the 9th
ward win bs found IN this issue OF tho
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
For Police Juror

For Police Juror
Second Ward.
MARK FITZGERALD.
From Third. Ward.
HERMAN SCHLTTZ.
=, WILLIAM BADON.
HIRAM COOK
THEO. STRAIN
Sixth Ward.
EMILE SINGLETARY.
HENRY ANDERSON
Justice of the Peace.
Eighth Ward.
E. A. j. COMB
Constable.
Eighth Ward.
MONROE DAVIS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
For Clerk of Court
D. M. WADSWORTH.
HAIR. WARREN =

For Parish Assessor.
j. B. MAGEE.
BERTRAND LABAT
WARREN THOMAS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

HARVEY ELLIS Pres. RoBT. L. AUBERT, CASHIER.
w A Hoop vice Pres JNo. e. DIENDoRF, Asst Cashier
DR. GEO r. FOLSOM I'd vice Pres Cashier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-07

only word that will adequately de-
scribe the production, both in regard
to scenery and costumes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-07
BowsER's oRICKErs.

When Mr.. Bowser rose UP from the
dinner table the other evening he
passed through the Kitchen into the
back yard. and after three or four
Bowser and asked: . g ~ o.
And can you tell me what's go
ing to happen now. ma ?"
How do you mean7' ~
'Why, Mr.. Bowser is looking for
something in the grass out there, and
the gas meter is to be blown up or
the water pipes bursted I want to get
out of here" a
She was assured that nothing in
the line of tragedy was likely to hap
pen, and when Mr.. Bowser came in
he was asked If he had been hunting
for lost pocket knife.
ut was just a preliminary investi-
CATION" he replied.
Investigation of what? I wish you
wouldn't be upsetting the girl with
your mysterious actions. You keep
"Mrs. Bowser, If the men who
have been delving into the sciences for
the last two hundred years had paid
attention to the whims of red
headed servant girl where would we
have been now?"
'sThen you are delving, are you?"
81 am. If can contribute any
thing to the general knowledge of
the world by a little effort on my
part I feel it my duty to do so. I
have spent very little time in investi-
eating, and yet 1t has not been en-
tirely thrown away. What would we
have known of natural history If hun
dreds of men had not delved? But
for the fact that Rev. Mr.. Long, the
has spent years and years
In the forest would we know that
when children are lost a wolf takes
1t upon himself to lead them home?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-07

that kept the crime-wave going last
summer"
Mr.. Bowser fell back on his dignity.
No go. Then he tried blum. Worse
yet. Then he accompanied the officer
back to the saloon and identified him
self and stated his objects in such q
manner that the cop was finally con-
strained to say:
"Well. L wouldn't have believed
there was a man fool enough to go
hunting crickets at night, but perhaps
you are all right except being little
cracked in the head. I'll see you home,
and If your wife has good sense she'll
keep you off the streets o'nights after
this"
AYE. she'll have to- added the sa-
loonist. I'm sure the old cock was
after my flock of geese. no matter
what he says, and If he comes again
I'll jump him seven feet high with q
charge of buckshot."
Mr.. Bowser wanted to go home
alone, but the officer was taking no
chances. He accompanied him clear
to the gate, advising and warning him
all the way, and he sat his horse until
the door opened and closed again.
"Well," said Mrs. Bowser as she
looked up from her book, have you
found out whether crickets burrow or
freezer"
"well see our respective lawyers
about the divorce in the morningi" he
quietly replied as he fell into a chair
with a sigh of relief.-(Copyright
1907 by T. G. McClure.)