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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
ALL KINDS OF HANDBAGS.
Brown the Most Popular Color for
This Season.

Brown bags and purses are the fad
OF the season, and In alligator. pig
skin, cowhide and various other leath-
ers tanned or colored In this fashion
able shade are now being carried.
Some of the purses are long. others
are short, and are severely plain or
artistically ornate There is almost
endless number of designs to choose
from this year.
For business the plain bag of med
ium size in brown leather with strap
handles is considered the most sery-
iceable and practical model, while the
smaller bag of dull suede or CLOSED
kid, effectively mounted with silver.
gold or artistically studded with tiny
nail heads, is carried for dressy street
wear.
Metal bands, plain or chased with
flowers, scroll or geometric designs.
are being used extensively on purses
and make most attractive Ornamental
ton for alligator or pigskin bags that
are otherwise plain.
The oblong purse, with no trimming
except a button like clasp at one
end, is considered fashionable in alli-
gator, suede or any OF the favorite
skins. Such a model is particularly
useful for shopping, because it has a
strong chain handle that may be In
black. imitation silver. gold or tinted
in any shade to match the costume,
or to correspond In tone with the
leather bag.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
PURIFIED LIFE INSURANCE.
Benefits from New Law, Which Re-
mains Substantially Unchanged.

Through the influence of Gov.
Hughes, the New York Legislature de-
cided to make no radical changes in
he new insurance law. It was pointed
out by Gov. Hughes that the New York
law has already accomplished wide
spread reforms, with proportionate
benefits to poIicyhoIders, and that it
should be given thorough trial be-
fore any amendments were seriously
considered. 1t is estimated that the
cost of the mismanagement Of the past
die not average more than 20 cents 10
each policyholder, while the benefits
to present and future policyholders
will amount to many times more and
be cumulative besides. The speed
craze of the big companies and the ex-
cessive cost of securing new business
was the most extravagant evil of the
old arrangements. Under the new
regime the cost of new business has
already been greatly reduced. along
with other economies.
The showing made by the Equitable
Life Assurance Society In its report
for 1906 was = strong argument
against meddIing with the new law.
In the Equitable alone there was q
saving Of over $2.eOO.O00 in expenses.
besides an increase in the income
from the Society's assets amounting
to as much mors The ratios of the
EquitabIe's total expenses to its total
income was 1922 in 1904, 1889 in
1905, and only 14b8T in 1906. The
dividends paid to Equitable policy
holders In 1906 amounted to $7,239. 734.
which was an increase of more than
so over 1905.
While the Equitable made q better
showing than any other big company.
all reported radical economies and un-
der such conditions the Legislature
wisely decided to leave the law sub
stantially as 1t stands.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
WENT TO TEA


Tea drinking frequently affects peo-
pie as badly as coffee. A lady In Sails
bury. Nd. says that she was com
PEELED to abandon the use of coffee q
good many years ago. because II
threatened to ruin her health and tina:
she went over to tea drinking, but
finally, she had dyspepsia 50 bad that
she had lost twenty-five pounds and
no food seemed to agree with her.
She further says: "As this time
was induced to take up the famous
food drink. Postum, and was SO much
pleased with the results that have
never been without it since. COM
menced to improve at once, regafned
my twenty-five pounds Of flesh and
went some beyond my usual weight.
Il know Postum to be good, pure,
and healthful, and there never was ar
article, and never win be. believe.
that does so surely take the place of
coffee, as Postum Food Coffee. The
beauty Of 1t all IL that it Is satisfying
and wonderfully nourishing. I feel as
II could not sing its praises too loud
Read The Road to Wellville," in plss
There's 2 Reason"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
HIGH JUMPING SHARKS.
Doubts Of Sailor Who Says He Knows
Something About the Big Fish.

You published in your paper ON Sat.
urday very curious story about a
shark jumping SO feet high in the air.
writes a correspondent. OF the South
China Post.
The writer or author of this story,
captain Of British vessel, bound
for London, says that he fired a rife
shot at shark and badly wounded
1t. The shark In question jumped so
high out of the water that he cleared
the mainsail with the ease OF, sea-
gull.
Now, dear SIR, this is rather q
tride strong. The captain states that
they threw some meat overheard to
get the sharks closer to the ship. At
the moment that the shark made a
grab for the meat the captain fred
his shot. which shot made the shark
jump so feet out of the water.
We that have been at sea all know
that there is one kind of shark which
has to lay on its side before 1t can
grab anything between its jaws, and
another kind which has to lay on its
back to do so. The construction Of
their mouths compels them to take
these attitudes. As a consequence,
the shark in question was either lying
on his back or on his side.
A fish jumping out of the water
makes the following movement: The
fish stretches his back and bends him.
self in the form of a crescent by
bringing his head and tail closer to-
gether. At the moment he wants to
jump he straightens his back again
and hits the water with the tail end of
his body. This force produces the
power which enables him to jump a
certain height.
As above stated. the shark, when
fired at, was grabbing for the meat.
an0 lying either on his side or back.
In this position he was not able to
jump out OF the sea. His movements
in this position were limited to three;
he could either move ahead, sideways
or downward.
l will not deny that shark Is able
to Jump. l have seen sharks jumping
i've feet and six feet high, but that
only when they were hunting some
victim. The first movement of a
shark when wounded Is to dive down.
ward into the elements which is his
natural abode, and not to go and make
an airship performance around the
mast Of sailing vessel.
know little about sharks myself,
but little as this Is 1t qualities me to
write. know what they can do, and
l know also how sharks taste" hav-
ing eaten them. for want of something
better.
heard once Of an old sailor telling
an acquaintance of a shark which,
when caught and cut open, had an
other shark inside; this shark cut
open, produced anothc-- shark; and
the last shark had il his stomach q
canvas bag with IS sovercigns.
think that both stories are about
of the same value concerning truth
sulness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

Upton Sinclair. in an address before
body of Chicago Socialists. gaid Of
sharity:
The average charity. the charity Of
the rich, seems rather futile to me
The rich Cypress the poor enormously
then they help them slightly. 1t IL
like the young lady angler.
why said man to this young
lady, do you always carry bottle OF
Eminent with you on your fishing ex-
cursions?
She sighed.
II am sorry.' she said plaintively.
for the poor little fish. And so, when
I take one on the hook, / always rub
lts cut mouth with some liniment'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

His Constant interest In the Military
Telegraph System.

Abraham Lincoln has been studied
from almost every point OF view, but
it is a notable fact that none of his
biographers has ever seriously consid-
cred that branch of the service with
which Lincoln was in daily personal
touch for four years-the military tele-
graph; for. during the civil war, the
president spent more of his waking
hours in the war department telegraph
ONCE than in any other place except
the White House, says the Century.
While In the telegraph Office he was
comparatively free from offlcial cares
and therefore more inclined to disclose
his natural traits and disposition.
During the last four years Of Lin
coins all too brief public career, even
until the day before his tragic ending,
the writer was most fortunate in be-
ing able to see him and talk with him
daily, and usually several times q
day; for he visited the war depart
ment telegraph office regularly, morn
ing. afternoon and evening. to receive
the latest news from the front. His
tall. homely form could be seen cross
ing the well-shaded lawn between the
White Hose9- and the war department
with UNMARRIED regularity.
In cool weather he invariably wore
a gray plaid shawl thrown over his
shoulders in careless fashion, and.
upon entering the telegraph ONCE, he
would always hang this shawl over the
top of the high screen door opening
into Secretary Stanton's room, adjoin-
ing. This door was nearly always
Open He seldom failed to come over
late in the evening before retiring. and
when returning to the White House
after dark he was frequently accom-
panied by Maj Eckert, our chief. and
nearly always by small guard Of SOL
diers- He sometimes protested against
this latter precaution as unnecessary,
but Secretary Stanton's orders to the
guard were imperative.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

Cor the turn-and work like the first
half, but, on reaching the collar, in
stead of the chain, work the singles
on those of the first half. this shoulder
to be joined afterwards with single
crochet. Leave the other side of the
collar and also the shoulder unjoined,
these to be fastened with small hooks
and eyes, and piece Of ribbon sewn
under one side of the opening viii add
both to- its strength and neatness.
Join the two sides together with single
crochet, leaving opening for second
Armhole, and fasten on.
For the sleeves work six chain. turn,
pass one. double crochet In each Of
the others, :, turn with one chain. a
double crochet on each of those just
made, six more chain, turn and work
to the top as before: repeat from
- twice more, then add IL chains to
each row. instead OF six, until the
sleeve Is OF sufficient length, then
work singles into the ten last made
chain stitches and continue as before.
working singles on singles and doubles
on doubles. keeping the rows of the
same length until there are sufficient
number o: single crochet rows for the
wrist; decrease each of the next rows
In the same proportion as the in
4creases were made; place the two
sides together and join with single
crochet; place the seam of the sleeve
to the lower part of the armhole and
join in same manner
The following may serve as a guide
for a jersey for child of three to
four years: About four ounces An
.daiusian wool. Foundation chain, so
stitches; with collar. So Width Of
shoulder piece. six ribs; across from
shoulder to shoulder, 20 ribs: opening
for sleeve. IS stitches; full length Of
sleeve. 80 stitches; number Of ribs for
wrist, 20.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
PROFITS IN sEEkEeplNo.
OF All The Pursuits Il ls the Least Ex-
penaive.

The latest authentic statistics from
which we can estimate the profits tn
Bookkeeping are the census reports
made in the year 1901. According to
these reports. as published In the Year
Book for 1901. the aggregate value Of
bees in the United States. June /,
1900. was S10.1S6.513, and the aggre-
gate value of honey and wax produced
for the year 1900 was 5000 ,s04. This
shows . gross proft Of about 65K per
cent on the Investment, q profit not
excelled. II equalled, in any other pur-
suit in our country. And this is the
more significant when 1t IL remem-
bered that of all the pursuits beekeep-
Ing is the least expensive
Assuming, which II reasonable, that
Bookkeeping has kept pace with other
pursuits. there is now at least IS per
cent more bees In value than there
were on June /, 1900 Tor seven years
ago), there would now be bees in this
country amounting in value to $12.-
1914. and the gross annual income
from which would be the sum Of
$s.331, $50.
In the reports above referred to,
every State In the Union is represent
ed. and, a. to profits, 1t Is notewor-
thy fact that no one State has very
great advantage over aonther, and
what advantage IL shown seems to be
the result Of the mode OF keeping the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

have grown tired seeing farmer
struggling with plowstock that would
not pillow right because 1t was not ad-
5usted have seen pillow hands with
no conception of what might be ac-
complished by . display of q little
thought and skin 60 on hour after
hour trying to do something by main
force which could have been done in
. twinkling by simple adjustment Of
the pillow. Then there are others who
go along day after day trying to per-
form sith the hands what could he
done twice as easily by employing
some mechanical contriyauce.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

Sarcasm.
The hatchet-faced female surveyed
the tramp at her back door, then she
smiled the air suspiciously-
you want something to eat!" she
sneered. II smell liquor!"
"Hain't got any on me-"
Strange. I detect q distinct odor
Of liquor"
"Ain't got . Drop" the tramp pro
tested.
Are. you sure you haven't . bottle
concealed in your pocket?"
Jaw. take me word for It. II
had I'd oblige yer an produce. ] never
wuz stingy at sharfn' de booze"
Thereupon he faded away gracs
fully.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
FOR THE HAIR.

The hair needs sun bath two or
three times week.
Brush the hair fluffy from the scalp
to the length Of the tresses. Lift It up
In your hands and shake it so as to
separate 1t as much as possible.
Then stand where the sunshine
drifts over the head. Brush the hair
and lift it up with the hands. letting
it drop slowly. Stand In the sunshine
from three to five minutes-not until
your head aches
The sun bath fnvigorates the bal
and rssss W the SCALP
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

An Illinois hog feeder says IN Cole
mans Rural World: Two years ago l
took an extensive trip through tho
south, going rs far ~ the land would
let me so. It is not necessary for me
to say that saw great many things
which interested me, for this was my
first trip in that direction. In almost
every branch of agriculture. found
something that appealed to my inter-
est. But. being q swine specialist
my observations were more conferred
on things pertaining to that industry.
All localities which visited were not
highly adapted to hog rasiing, but
most places seemed to be ideal.
My location for hog farm is NOT
In the heart OF the corn belt. I pre-
fer country where land is cheaper
and more adapted to forage crops-
Forage crops are more cheaply raised
than corn and generally bring q lar
ger net income. Good corn land Is not
always the best for such crops as cow
peas, sofa beans, sand vetch, winter
rye and other such crops which I
might mention. Although found but
little Of the best corn land. hardlS
found place In the south where
the above named crops would not
flourish.
As persons is always more inn
pressed by the failings OF strangers
than of his old acquaintance, Was
o,,~v>rfood ~ oo.o how fouy NJ - rrnoru
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
Now it's the Orange Cure.

Young women are this spring devot-
ing themselves to the orange cure.
1t consists in taking the Juice Of two
oranges three times day before
meals. or after. If it is preferred. Or
anges are said to be particularly
healthful in the spring. and to give
the person who adheres to the regimen
a beautiful complexion, better even
than that which is supposed to be OBJ
tanned by eating one raw carrot daily.
It surely is a much more desirable
remedy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
PRETTY SUMNER WRAP.
A Picturesque Little Coat for the
Warm Days.

1t is among the loose, picturesque
little coats and wraps that the most
Interesting street models are to be
found. The French makers have sent
over many of the separate little coats
In black biscuit, natural pongee and
other tones as adaptable, and very
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
For evening Gowns.

Pompadour silks make charming ev-
ening gowns under transparent over
skirts Of point desprit. net or spangled
tuIie.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

frequently women buy these coats and
have simple skirts or bodice and skirt
made up to wear with them. One Of
this type is shown in our cut to-day.
1t is Of tunic color pongee and cut
with a most attractive development
Of the kimono sleeve idea. but the
unique feature Of the garment il its
trimming. which consists of intricate
braiding such as that so popular In
fine soutache. but done in ordinary
Irvine of medium size. Ornaments and
brandenbourgs down the fronts were
.cleverly made of twine and the fasten-
ers passed around buttons Of empire
green silk. A touch of this green silk
appeared also as a neck finish and On
the sleeves.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

In Europe guinea fowls sell for good
prices. II II said on good authority
that poultry raiser near Leipsis has
for years made speciality of these
birds and has sold the product for m
average price of 75c each. The same
writer says that in Paris birds are
sold in summer for SOC and in winter
for Coo each. while the eggs bring
twice as much as hens eggs In tho
United States the price Of guinea
fowls varies greatly with the season.
the locality and the Individual mar
ket, but has in general advanced con-
siderably during recent years. Where
as . pair formerly sold IN New York
at Soc to soc they now bring soc to
SIPS or more.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27

Navy Blue IN Favor.
Navy blue Is more in favor than 1t
was at the beginning Of the season,
especially mixed with crude green and
mandarin
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-07-27
After the Collision.

Hell beg your pardon. Did J hun
your head?
She Arranging her bairl onl.
my rat.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-26
BILL INTRODUCED BY SENATOR GRAVES
February II; 1907 Read First and Second
Tms-Rsferred to judiciary Committee
Provides a Fine of Not Less Than 500 and
Not to Exceed $1,000.

Sec. l. No newspaper or other paper
published or circulating in whole or in
part within the State OF Washington
shall contain:
the commission or attempted commits
sion of the crime OF rape, seduction,
adultery, or any other sexual crime.
>. Any account of reference to the
execution, burning, lynching or hang
ing of criminal or alleged criminal.
3. The details OF the commission Of
any crime.
/. The details Of any criminal trial.
). Reports of police court trials, or
proceedings.
6. Interviews with, or accounts Of
the actions and dongs OF prostitutes.
:. Advertisements of cures. appli-
ances or treatments for venereal or
sexual diseases or disorders.
Sec, .. The proprietor, editor, or
any person having authority to control
the matter which may be published
within its columns. of any newspaper
or other paper violating any of the
provisions of section ! OF this act shall
be guilty of misdemeanor and shall
be punished by fine of not less than
one hundred dollars nor more than one
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment
in the county Jail for not less than one
month nor more than six months.
Sec. 3. Any person Offering for sale
or exposing or circulating any news
paper or other paper violating the pro-
visions OF section l of this act shall be
guilty OF misdemeanor aud shall be
punished by q fine Of not less than
fifty dollars nor more than two hundred
and fifty dollars, or by Imprisonment
in the county jail for not less than ten
days nor more than two months.
Sec +. The prosecuting attorney Of
each county shall prosecute for all VIC
lations OF this act committed il his
county. Failure to do SO shall be cause
for removal from Office and such re-
moval may be adjudged in a quo war
ranto action brought by any voter Of
the county
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-26
DR.. JOHN R. ROBBINS
The Last Tribute Of Respect Paid to Dr.. John
Robbins, Kittitas Pioneer Laid to Rest.

DR.. John Robbins. who died at his
home on the Springfield Farm, ten
miles north of this CITY, Feb. -, ard
was buried this afternoon, was born in
Birmingham, England, May p, 1854:
came to the United States on steam
ship Hibernian with his wife and
eleven children via. OF Liverpool and
Quebec to Lincoln, Nebraska, in June
in 1872: moved to Omaha in September
1872: to SanFrancisco in september
1915 and to Portland, Oregon, Novem-
Der 1915, came The Dalles by boat and
from The Dalles to kittitaS, horseback
in February 1873, with his eldest son,
Walter J. and located their claims
Mr.. Robbins returned to Portland and
brought his vile and fourteen children
up in April ISIS. The same year he
build log house on his claim and
named his claim the "Sprngheld
Farm" Three daughters were BON
to DR.. Robbins and wife on this farm,
Mary Burton, who died Feb. 49,: Clara
Amy, now Mrs. Haley and Laura
May.
Ernest Arthur, the second son, died on
Springfield Farm in 1893. Daisy Ella,
eighth daughter and fourteenth child,
with typhoid fever in 1891, at home.
Mrs. Francis Annie wicker, the third
daughter and sixth child, died at her
home near the Springfield Farm. Mary
Burton, the ninth daughter and df-
teenth child died Feb. 10. 1907 at 10 a.
N. Mrs. Elizabeth Benton Robbins,
wife of DR.. John Robbins and mother
of seventeen children, died on Spring.
field Farm in 1903 and lastly, DR.. John
Robbins. father of seventeen children,
died Feb -, 1907 at II a. m.
Had Dr. John Robbins lived until
May u, 1907, he would have been -
years old. He was baptized and con-
firmed in the Episcopal church in Eng
land when a child and has ever since
lived consistent life and the influence
has been thoroughly instilled into the
lives and characters of his children.
He realized and said his work was fin
ished: that he was anxious to meet his
God and prayed God to take him home.
The body was embalmed aud held until
1910 today the funeral hour at the
Episcopal church. Then it way laid
to rest along side OF his beloved wife
n a L aa,Catapv
The Dawn extends sympathy to the
bereaved sons and daughters.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-26
THORP NEWS ITEMS.
Special Correspondence to The Dawn From
Our Local News Staff.

THoRP, Feb. 25.-Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Roam entertained number OF their
friends last Wednesday.
G. Il. Bradshaw, of the Ellensburg
Big Store Company was in town on
business matters last Thursday,
J. L. Duncan, who has been working
on the 5unnyside irrigation project, is
spending a few days with his family.
Rev. Carson, of C!eElum, preached
at the NJ. f. Church last Tuesday
evening.
The Tanum Ditch company have
purchased a reservoir site near the
head OF the Tanum Creek. This res
ervoir when completed will keep the
upland farms supplied with water ali
summer. AS the conditions are now
the water supply gives out in the lat
ter part Of July, just when it is most
needed
The Adams Sisters, who have been
assisting Rev Cook in the revival
meetings of the NJ. L. Church for the
last three weeks, have left for Ellens-
burg.
Z. J. Brain has returned from Seat
tie where he has been for the last two
weeks on business.
Mr., and Mrs. Alex. Mack have rent
ed George Gordon's farm and have
moved onto it.
The drill that has been drilling on
". D. Bruton's place has ceased opera
lions and preparations are being made
to ship the engines.