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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
PLACE WHERE WASHINGTON
WoRsHlPPED.
PLACE
Historic Meeting House Made Sacred
BY Memories Of Distinguished
Americans to Be Pre-

There Is Increasing disposition on
the part of patriotic Americans to pre-
serve historic buildings and places.
and mark them with suitable me
mortal tablets, or turn them into mu-
seums and parks. 1t is but recently
that the body of James Wilson, one
of the signers of the Declaration of
independence, was disinterred and
placed in the burial ground of Christ
church, Philadelphia. under the very
shadow of the hall where the docu-
ment was signed, and now there is ac-
tive movement on foot to discover the
graves of every one of the signers and
to mark them with suitable tablets.
Everywhere through the eastern part
Of the country where the early history
of the nation was made there is .
growing tendency to discover new and
interesting places that were inter
woven in the lives Of the early patri-
OTIS, and the latest development in this
direction has been the efforts of Rev.
G. s. Somerville, of Falls Church, Va,
to obtain means to restore the historic
Falls church, of which he is rector.
This old building is one of the land.
marks of the country. and its early
history Is intimately associated with
that of Augustine Washington. George
Washington. George Mason and other
distinguished Americans. Rev. Somer-
vile. because of his Official connection
with the church, was familiar with its
early history and realized it's value as
one of the historic spots of the nation
He became active in efforts to interest
others in preserving the building and
made a trip to Washington where he
presented the matter to the trustees
Of the American Scenic and Historic
Preservation society.
The Importance of his suggestions
were instantly recognized and reso
luton was passed indorsing his efforts
to obtain means to restore the build
ing to its old time condition. and un
doubtedly the money for this purpose
will be forthcoming.
Falls church is situated not far from
Mount Vernon, about six miles from
Washington and ten miles from Alex
andria. 1t is an oblong structure o
brick, laid up In Flemish bond, and 1,
an interesting specimen Of colonia
| architecture. Its two rows of Windows
were evidently designed to illuminate
an interior gallery, but no gallery wa
built. The walls, two or three fee
thick, are crumbling at the top; tn
cornice is rotting and the interior i
sadly dilapidated. This condition Is
modification to the rector and parish
toner's, whose meager resources hav'
been exhausted, and they are appeal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
spread.r. a Great Help.

A manure srreader may be used on
the farm every week Of the year. II
is the most valuable machine that
any farmer can buy. The spreader
does the work better than it is rossi-
bic to. do 1t by hand 1t makes an
even job of the spreading. does the
work quicker THAI by hand and saves
the labor of from one to two men. The
spreader put the manure ON the
ground In any deere, amo-rs without
stopping the team to make changes.
or If you wish to skip small strip
of ground that does not require fer
tilizing. the spreading can be shut on
and started again at place desired
without stepping the team
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

Young men who so away from their
parents and home 10 work for wages
on other farms should select places
where the manager will be an edu-
Gator to the young man. Select a
farm where the family read. where
there are agricultural papers to be
read, where there is taste and ambi-
ton 10 excel In farming. A young man
should net make money the maia idea.
but should seek to improve his mind
and qualify himself 10 manage farm
on a higher basis
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

Late frosts In the spring are dread
ed by all horticulturists in the south.
Experiments have been made In Mis-
souri, that have worked admirably In
delaying the bloom on peach trees
This was zone by WITHDRAWING the
trees in the fall-the whitewash was
put on the trees with sprayer. so a.
to touch all the limbs. The trees alb
sorbed less heat on suany Gays during
the winter and the buds and blossoms
remained perfectly dormant The
whitewash delayed blooming about
ona week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
White Jewelry to Be Popular

of jeweled ornaments. These will
take the form to large extent tc
flowers on stems. Blossoms Of pearls,
for instance, with leaves of green en-.
amel, will be popular as hair orna-
ments.
In spite of the superstition regard.
ing them, opals are to be much worn.
and ball costumes will be adorned with
turquoises and coral. Silver will be
much used as setting for pearls.
Another rtyle of headdress will con-
sist of gold or silver lacework set with
pearls.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

fax with his Fairfax volunteers to the
Mexican war, and thither his body was
taken back and laid to rest. During
the civil war the church was In the
pathway of the contending armies. to
whom it became a landmark. 1t was
used as a hospital for United States
troops and then as a stable. The gov
eminent spent $1,000 on its repairs
after the war. In the war with Spain
a large body of the American army
camped near by on grounds which is
thus associated with five American
wars.
When in England last summer, the
secretary of the American Scenic and
Historic Preservation society saw still
standing in the village of Washington.
in Sulgrave and In Brighton, well pre-
served stone buildings In which Wash
ington's ancestors were born and lived
before America was settled by Eng
lishmen. Yet the house in which
George Washington was born IN vir-
ginla has disappeared. The scenic So
ciety earnestly appeals to patriotic
Americans not to let this old Falls
church, so intimately associated with
the religious side of Washington's
character, crumble for want of few
thousand dollars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
Feeding costonseed Meal.

Cottonseed meal is valuable feed
for steers and dairy cows. 1t Is a
good supplement with corn. When fed
in not too large quantities it can be
fed for a long time. but large feeds
sometimes prove fatal. Some feeders
do not use 1t longer than three months
for a herd Of cattle. But on grass il
can be feed for much longer time.
Cottonseed meal has never given sat
isfaction as feed for hogs or for young
growing stock. 1t will often kill this
stock or else stunt them so ~ tc
nahs them improbable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
Too Bad to BE True.

The hailbedroom boarder. who had
been recently married. rose screaming
from his nuptial couch
What in the world Is the matter,
dearest" exclaimed his bride.
x dreamed" and he shuddered NJ
most to the swoonlng point at the
memory: Il dreamed that I saw for
est scene like the one In the homo.
made oil painting in my room at the
clearinghouse"
Reminding him Of the impossibility
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
Some Pin Cushions Are Peculiarly AZ
traetive-Pretty Laundry Bag.

Pin cushions of all shapes and de-
signs always make acceptable pres
.ents.. and those patterned like apples.
peaches. plums. carrots and various
other garden vegetables in natural
colors are particularly attractive. for
they are so different from the stereo-
typed forms of hearts. squares. ovals
and even dolls clad in beruffled frocks
that have been previously used.
These fruit pin cushions in rich rod
silk or cut carmine velvet have stems
OF twisted silk, wood color. or a COM
position stem with copies of natural
green leaves, that at a distance look
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

Porpadour ribbon continues to be
nsed for girdles on the handsc11est
gown.
Among the most fashionable plum
age Is that of the owl in natural
,colors.
Instead OF an all-white gown many
of the lace and chiffon dresses are
made with little boleros of bright col
orec silk or satin.
Beth high collar and cravat make
the neck finish that best suits high
Jrest orersugx
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
Cup for Long Sea Race.

1t, a. their boats were not Of the sea.
going type, but thInly disguised cruis-
ers. which q storm scattered In dis
aster.
We have Lad on this coast two sue.
cessful longshore races, one from New
York to Marblehead In 1905. and one
from Marblehead to New York lass
summer. These were promoted BY
one man, Thomas Fleming DAILY. %
New York, who also has the credit Of
inaugurating long-distance racing on
blue water for small sailing craft.
When Mr.. Day started his deep-wa-
ter racing idea. as q result of many
years of deep-water cruising, the press
Of New York, with few exceptions, as
sumed an attitude equivalent, In the
language of the street, to handing
him q lemon"
In this the New York Herald was mn
exception. and when Mr.. Day started
his little squadron of racers for Ber-
muda last May that paper showed but
q lukewarm interest In the venture.
6n0 ~ 1utS0 SOnoaoCfaOfS 0oOOC t00
dangers Of the undertaking.
On the arrival of the racers # Ber-
muda 1t CHANGED that the steam yacht
Lysistrata, with Mr.. Bennett ON board,
steamed into the harbor.
Mr.. Bennett was at once impressed
with the true sporting spirit Of the
men In the little racers. and cabled
the Herald a few pointed remarks.
which resulted In q great change IT
heart in that paper toward Mr.. Day
and his deep-water ideas.
Now Mr.. BENEFITS ofFer of . cup for
. power race to Bermuda IL made
through Mr.. Day. and the Herald nat
urally views the situation with enthn-
stasm.
The conditions for the race are mot
an prepared as yet, though the main
one II that the boats shall not be over
80 feet nor under 40 feet overall
length. The race will be started June
8.
With this ample notice given. It u
expected that boats will be built spe-
cially for the race.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
BENNETT TROPHY FOR POWER
CRAFT ON LONG COURSE.
Prize Which 10 to BE Contested for BY
Small Boats In Race From New
York to Bermuda.

Forty years ago, when James Cor
don Bennett was contestant in the
transatlantic mid-winter schooner
race for $4,000 stake, he represent
ed the vanguard of deep sea racers.
Today he has come forward as pa
tron of another kind of deep-sea rae
Ing, in which the sail gives way to the
internal combustion engine. by CIV
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
That Is the Prophesy Maze by Euro
rean Authorities.

A white year in jewelry is prophe-
sled by European authorities on fash
dons. Pearls are to hold the first
place. followed by moonstones. white
coral and white sapphires. All the
glittering stones-diamonds, rubies.
emera. ds-are regarded as too unrest
full, too obtrusive for the cold har-
monies that are to prevail In the COM
ing winter costumes. Much attention
is to be devoted to the artistic forms
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
Primitive, eut Normal

why does the car employ . for
tune teller?"
= 1T Is the instructive desire fo- pre-
diction." answered the man who al.
ways has an explanation. after his
government has progressed further.
he win dismiss his fortune teller AID
employ weather prophets and sta.istt
cianas
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

ing . cup valued at $1,000 for q
race of power craft from New York to
Bermuda.
The offer Is one Of the notable sport
ing acts of the closing year in yacht
ing. and forecasts an event next June
which will take an historic place In
the records Of the sport.
There has never yet been contested
a successful deep water race for pow
er craft The French tried one two
years ago in the Mediterranean from
Algiers to Nice. and made a failure Of
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

of such thing. the young woman
managed to quiet the terrified man.
Judge
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16

as If they were holding their heads
on by main force. These stretch.
ing exercises will speedily teach
one how to relax ones hold on
ones own tense muscles. which Is the
very first thing to learn for those
who suffer from insomnia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-16
HEALTHY SLEEP AN ALl-IMPOR.
TANT FACTOR.
Complete Rest Is Requisite II One
Would Have Bright Eyes, Clear
Skin, and a Cheerful Mind
How to Procure II.

A woman who leads an active life,
yet gets very little sleep, cannot hope
TO retain her beauty or health for
any length of time. A complete rest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
The Old Wsrmino Pan.

"Yes, that is fine specimen of the old brass warming pan," said an ana. teur collector of antiques, quoted by the Philadelphia Record, ''but 1t hangs on the wall from this time on. It will not be brought into requisition for ac- tual warming purposes again. It's too good" Then he added contemplative ly: My daughter thought 1t would re new the ancient flavor of things to put that warming pan to use So on one of the coldest nights of the winter she filled the pan end with live coals, shut the lid and put the pan into one of the beds In a little while the house was filled with smoke, which, on being traced to its origin, was found to come from the bed, which was afre With a few olden time wood embers these warming pans were all right, but with live anthracite they simply overdo the job. We put out the fire, but, as say, from this time on the warming pan hangs on the wall empty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
Blue EYeS Eshies.

IL is a pity that al tables hcyn wifi the prospect of being alcF;eG out cf an orphan asylum are Hc: tlessea with blCe eyes. Most persons wln wish to adopt children show 8 prc:ei- ence for the blue eyed variety.
 "They seem to think saId the ma tron of one such institution. that blue eyes give promise of great intelligence, honesty and general stability of char acter That Is pretty hard on the youngsters with eyes of brown. black gray or hazel. Undoubtedly those chil- dreD will grow up to be just as worthy as the blue eyed tots, but 1t is Impossible to make most of the pro, spective parentsin-law believe so. They have been influenced by the ar guments of certain half baked scien- tiflc writers who claim that all the vir- tues are found in blue eyes, and the dark eyed children, no matter what their parentage, suffer from the dis crfmination. New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
Her Limit.

The old generation of Galloway lairds were primitive and hosplta- ble race, but their conviviality some- times led to awkward occurrences. Ill former days, when roads were bad and wheeled vehicles almost unknown, an old laird was returning from supper party with his lady mounted behind him on horseback. On crossing the river Urr at ford at point where 1t joins the sea the old lady dropped off but was not missed until her husband reached his door, when, of course. there was an immediate search made The party who were dispatched in quest of her arrived just in time to find her remonstrating with the advancing tide, which trickled into her mouth, in these words: "No anither drap, neither het nor cauld."-London Tit-Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
KneaGed Earth.

Even old Fling wrote of "p,sework," :" pronounced "pee-say-work." It was suggested by the building processes of the ants, and the durable walls made according to those wonderful archi- tects of the insect tribe were called "formacie." The method was well known to the ancients, and some of the oldest houses in the world today are of this construction. Rondelet writes of chateau in the department of Ain. France, which he repaired in 1764; Ut was at least 150 years old, and the walls had acquired a hardness and compactness equal to ordinary stone so that In enlarging the windows and eth or apertures the workmen used the same tools as in a quarry" Pie Is simply kneaded earth. What is Mexi- can adobe ?-New York Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
A Words Birthday.

It is curious to see how a new word extends our vocabulary. For instance, the discovery of photography has led to 234 words being added to the lan- guage. Dr. Murray fixes March 14, 1889, as the birthday of the word "phc- tography." It was on that day that Sir John Herschel used it in a paper which he read before the Royal so- ciety. The new word took root in France, and two or three months later when Argo made his report to the chamber of deputies concerning the pension of NJ. Daguerre he quoted photographic" as generally accepted word
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
poualaa lerrold,a Mi.

Douglas Jerrold was on one occasion debating with a friend the respective merits of two contemporaries. The ar gument had been long, and, thinking to conclude it by compromise, the friend remarked:
 "Well, after all, they both row in the same boat"
 "But not with the same skulls" re- joined Jerrold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
His System.

"How do you dispose of your garbage here?' asked the stranger. who was gathering data for purposes of publica- ton.
 we always throw ours in the gar. bage can," said the man with the chin beard, but I don't know, of course. about the neighbors."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
hn,rn-.xs -. ~.::~--
 "'Nt Aje Luck. -sss& >s

"Luckiest man ever knew! Every thing succeeded with him. He had only to say what he wanted, and he got 1t. Why, confound 1t, was walk ing with him one day-the very last day of his life-and he said to me. When die, want to die suddenly Got run over that very night. Ever see such uck"-London Mail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30
Safety.

Why" asks Missouri paper, "does Missouri stand at the head in raising mulesY'
 Because" said another paper, "that Is the only safe place to stand.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-30

Cyncism is intellectual dandyism without the coxcomb's feathers-Mere Aith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
FITz WANTS \ BATTLE.

Bob Fitzsimmons cannot remain inactive with the talk of $50.000 purses constantly ringing in his ears. He has just leaped into the lime light with an offer to tackle James J. .Ief- fries again for s50.000, of which $10.000 can go to charity. Fitz says he would be sure of good losers end and that even if defeated he would gurantee to put up a more in- teresting argument than Squires of Australia, Tommy Burns or Jack O'Brien. Robert incidentally ex- presses a desire to meet 0'Brien again and says that he would also jump at chance to tackle Burns. When O'Brien beat Fitzsimmons on the coast there were many critics at the ringside who said that the battle had a queer look. Some of them went SO far as to insinuate that Fitz got all the money for stopping of his own accord. while O'Brien secured enough notoriety to make him bet ter drawing card on the road. Fitz has not taken part in a ring contest since and many fight fans have been led to believe that he was through with the game. Tn view of the fight O-Brien put up recently against Burns another meeting between the aged Cornishman and the crafty Phil adelphian might be of passing inter est
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
SESSION IS POSTPONED.
Waterbury Physical Culture Club
 Pay Respect to the Dead.

Owing to the death of John II. Lawlor of Simonsville, the father Of Manager Joe Lawlor of the Simons- vile Athletic club, the regular meet ing of the Waterbury Physical Gull ture club which was to have been held in the Simensvllle Athletic club rooms next Thursday night, will be postponed until next week on Friday evening. At meeting of the direc- tors of the club last evening this ac- ton was unanimously agreed upon both out of respect to Manager Joe LawIor and to his father. who died last night. This was very generous move on. the part of the Physical Gull ture club. which has gone to consid- erable expense for the coming meet ing. but all those who were to take part in the meeting were called to- gether late last night and all decided that 1t was the fairest and squarest thing to do, and all reafhxed their singatures for Friday evening of next week. Friday evening was chosen because polo comes on Thursday evening next week and the manage ment does not want to conflict with any other sport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
BASEBALL NOTES.

Manager Danaher of New Haven has had offers for Frank Fitzpatrick and Kid Sherwood. Waterbury wants Fitx. Mir Danaher does not care to say who is after Sherwood but he says he will not dispose of him until he is sure of signing an equally good man in his place. He is on the look out for a man to take the place of Harry Jope.
 Baseball fans are wondering whether or not any minor league pitchers of prominence will get show in the National and American Organizations during the coming year. The past season was not par ticularly encouraging for. the young sters, as the majority of the teams did not give them many chances. For instance. Fiene. the one youngster on the Chicago Americans. did not gt a look-in at a game until the pen- nant was won: and the young fel- lows who were taken into the other big teams fared little better.
 Arlie Latham. once the funniest of all funny men on the diamond. and who was appreciated everywhere except In New Britain. recently ap- piled 10 the owner of one of the Ohio and Peunsylvania league teams for the position of manager ''I have never heard of you" said the club owner. Where have you played and what is your recordg" Latham. ai- ways q wae. paused for a moment and then replied: Never heard of mel Why I once managed the Chs grin Hollow team which won the championship of the Cracker and Cheese league in 1sef, But come to think of fl. don't believe now that want job with you at any price." Latham has since applied for the po- sition Of umpire in the Ohio and Pennsylvania league and says that if he gets a chance he will square &C., counts with the misinfcrmed club owner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
POLO WHITES.
New Haven tonight.


 Tommy Lahey will referee. Carson City should be alive to- night.
 Perhaps Bone will want a drink of water this evening.
 Bill Peet, we owe you an apology. which we hereby make. You were right and Manager Halliwell was wrong on the schedule.
 The local managers are going to build circus seats on the sides of the rink the same as 1t used to be years ago. That will give all the fans a good chance to see the game every minute.
 Every rooter fin the city should be on hand tonight to give welcome to the local players and urge them on to beat New Haven. We must win that game tonight and if roofing will help any, then let the rooters root
 It is not generally known how Wa terbury got those eight fouls in New Haven the other night. but they were aboiit all caused by the referee be- lieying Waterbury was holding a player, when the Waterbury man was simply holding on to the side of the rink and blocking his opponent.
 It Is good that we have referee that understands his business for the game tonight. By this we do not mean any reflection on Fred Dreuhl, who was all wool and yard wide, for he has retired, but we do mean Bill Hayward, who knows as much about refereeing polo as blind cat. It is good betting that Secretary Bill Peet will be grey headed before the polo season is over. Aside from the little digs he receives, in the newspapers and these are only in tended for brotherly tokens of af- lection, he is already getting ham, mered by the managers if he doesn't make the right kind of assignments of referees.