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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
EXPERTS TO TEST DEVICES
INTENDED TO GUST TWINE

The commission recently appointed by
me Postmaster General 10 select a suit
able tying device TO be used IN post
offices and in the railway mail service
Is partial substitute for Irvine. left
last night for Boston. where a test of
the devices will be made. Later the
devices will be tested in the railway
mail service.
me commission succeeded. by a pre-
urinary analysis. In eliminating all but
-FOUR OF the 200 devices submitted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24

fore the Christy girl smiles again upon
the public. Mr.. Christy's friends are
sure his health is only temporarily gone,
and that he will be back at work with
renewed vigor after his rest. The loss
will be entirely the pubEcs since the
artist has amassed enough Of a fortune
during his short career to mako him
Independent.
Ii Is less than ten years ago that Mr..
Christy sprang suddenly into fame At
the outbreak of the Spanish American
war a few artists knew there was
young man IN town who had come from
Ohio in 1888. and was doing promising
work But that was all. Since that
time his rise has been phenomenal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Studio Was Dismantled.

He dismantled his studio at the offices
Of Moffatt & Yard. his publishers, at 81
Union Square north, and took to an
open-air life, In hope Of recuperation.
He became an ardent devotee of the
automobile, and spent most of his time
driving his big machine in the country.
But Mr.. Christy found that this was
no beneficial pursuit for a young man in
search Of health. His nervousness con-
tinued undiminished. A month or so
ago he dropped out of sight Of his &C
quaintances for some time. When he
returned he said he had been away"
The rumor was current that he was
obliged TO spend a couple of weeks in a
sanitarium to avoid a complete break
down
Then this Western sojourn was
planned. Mr.. Christy has kept secret
the location Of his resting place. but
it will probably be Morgan county.
Ohio. where he was born thirty-four
years ago. His beautiful wife. who was
Miss Maebelle Thompson, and little
Natalie, their daughter, win accompany
him.
1t will probably be well into 1905 be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
GRASPS LIVE WIRE;
HAND BADLY BURNED

While connecting an electric feed
wire with a Capital Traction car at
Seventh and G streets southwest, yester-
day, Frederick Hulfe, twenty-five years
old, Of 5l6 Eighth street southwest. was
badly burned on the right hand by
grasping a live wire. He was taken TO
the Emergency Hospital. and later went
10 his home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
aMilka Bread Is Nounshinr.

Delicious. homemade bread delivered 81
rect for sc loaf. Holmes Bakery, 1st am
4. Phones Linen. 1910 and 14f1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Summer Tourist Rates via Baltimore

q ONO on sale daily 10 Jersey Seashore
resorts. Adirondack Mountains. NortbS-D
New York. New York New England
Canadian Provinces. Nova Scotia. Ale
enemy Mountains resorts. also 10 many
w estern points II you are contemplat-
ing rail or water tour for pleasure or
recreation. consult agents al I417 @ St.
6ls Penna. Ave, or station, ~. J. Ave &
9 St, for rates, routes, etc They will
be helpful to YOU
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
In Addition to Absolute Safety,

You'll have the advantage OF drawing in
terest on your deposits in banking dept.
OF Union Trust Co. 14lf F. Deposits sub
Jet 10 check. Savings accounts invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
"a Butter ouestiOn Never BOthers

those who patronize James +. Oyster. 9Th
& Pa. ave. Headquarters for America
choicest creamery products. 'FOur-Leaf
Clover" Creamery q speciality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
One Fare, Plus sa.oo, Boston and Return

Baltimore & Ohio. July % 10 %. valid
for return until August 3, but may be
EXTENDED. Consult agents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Your Money 1Iatte-s

Speedily arranged same day; reasonable rate
by dealing with me- no COMPANY OF re.
taps; absolutely confidential Address STA
TON g. BOX 2sol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
FIELDS FIGHTING
AS. PATRICK DID
Lawyer at MoundSVille
Strives for His
Freedom.
Will Appear Before Judge
on HabeaS Corpus
Writ.

From his cell in the penitentiary at
Moundsville. Thomas NJ. Fields is fight
ing for his release from a five-year SEN
tence. Lawyers have been engaged as
Intermediates. but their services are
only such as are dictated by Fields from
his prison cell.
Since he went up to Moundsville. not
long ago. Fields has been working on
his own case. Following the example
Of Albert T. Patrick, who is now serv-
ing life sentence in Sing Sing for the
alleged murder Of Millionaire Rice, and
who. after studying law in prison, was
able TO have the death sentence com
muted TO life Imprisonment, Fields has
determined to accomplish his own re-
lease.
Secures Habeas Corpus Writ.
He has worked steadily day by day
has gathered together all the law on the
case. and has prepared It in such shape
that he has obtained a writ Of habeas
corpus. and will appear before the Fed
eral judge OF West Virginia. at Wheel
ing. shortly, for the purpose Of showing
cause why he is being illegally impris-
oned 4
Fields was convicted in 1906 of en-
Washington Beneficial Endowment As
ISOLATION, Of which he was, receiver
BY carrying the case to higher courts.
he succeeded in pOstponing service Of
sentence for two years.
Conducted Own Case.
Fields conducted his own case through
out, and did 1t so thoroughly that for
a time IL promised to hang fire indef-
nitely. He was finally sent TO Mounds
vile. however. but the instant the prison
doors closed on him. Fields set about
upsetting the verdict
The case is attracting particular at
tention among the legal fraternity FOR
Fields has now made a strong point Of
the fact that the statute under which
he was convicted did not exist at the
time the crime is alleged to have been
committed, but was enacted several
years later.
No Law at Time?
Fields was appointed receiver Of the
association in 1852. and claims there was
no law governing such a crime as the
one charged before 1902. and that conse-
quenuy his conviction is void and he Is
being held a prisoner without authority
under the law.
The United States District Attorney
represents the United States in the pre-
liminary hearing when an application
for writ Of habeas corpus was made
in Wheeling and denied the technical
s plea and declared the conviction proper
An early decision in the case IS ex-
pected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Nova Scotia Resorts.

DUFFERIN HOTEL.
COLUMBIA HOUSE.
Basin. Fine boating.
Average temperature,
n week.
JORDAN. Proprietor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Exceptionally Fine Flowers

are always to be had at Guide s. Home
grown, fresh and sturdy. 1914 r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
HOTEL NEW ENGLAND

South Carolina ave and the Beach, near
piers and attractions; large. sunny rooms,
private baths: elevator; sun parlor. Capacity
$50 Table and service superior. Write for
booklet and terms. BRYAN & WILLIAMS.
tyl5-l4t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24

LEXINGTON Pacific ave and Ar
from station and Youns's Pier. Premises ex-
tend 20 beach. Bathing from house 81 up
weekly. Booklet. PAUL c. ROSECRANS.
( 1y4-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
SAYS HE WILL REST
FOR SIX MONTHS

NEW YORK. July 2A-Howard Chand-
Ter Christy. creator Of Americas most
exquisite type Of feminine loneliness. is
paying the penalty for being too popu-
lar. Broken in health and nerves. the
young artist has laid aside brush ami
palette, and within a few days Will sc
into seclusion for six months.
While magazine and book readers look
I'm vain for his fair women and hand
some men, Mr.. Christy will be seQues-
tered in an obscure little hamlet IN
ohio, trying to forget the myriad cred-
tions of his brush. 1t has become known
that he has given up his studio, and
has almost been dodging publishers
whose demand is More Christy girls,
more Christy girls,''
Incidentally. Mr.. Christy will be care
lcssly flinging aside about $1,000 a week.
His income limited only by his desire
or capacity to turn out work. has been
estimated at $4,000 a year. With the
exception OF Charles Dana Gibson, a
much older man, no American artist
has won the financial success CT this
young portrayer Of the Lady Beautiful.
Refused to Work.
Mr.. Christy. 1t IS said about tire
studios, has done little or nothing for
several months. At first his acquaint-
ances believed he was working upon
some masterpiece or some great series
Of pictures that would surpass any
thing he has yet done. This, they
thought. was the reason the faces Of
his lovely women have not greeted his
admirers from the pages Of the newest
books and magazines.
But recently It became known that the
artist had simply refused to work. He
was overwrought nervous and tired
OF Christy girls and Christy men. He
refused. il is said, offers far above his
usual rates, made by editors who knew
the public was fairly starving for a sight
Of the familiar high-bred faces Of his
women of the canvas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Delaware Resorts

The Windermere Cottage
one blolk from Beach. Rates on application
Mrs. ELIZABETH ISRAEL.
ty7-tf Rehoboth. Del
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
DIGBY. N. S.

On beautiful DiEby
bathing, fishing. golf.
g. Rates. IS 20 So d
1ylZ-S0t c. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Resort Information Bureau.
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia ave- and the Beach. Atlantic City
y. J. Under entire new management; $50
beautiful furnished rooms en- suite. with bath.
hot and cold sea water attached to all baths
Also Public Hot Sea Water Baths. Phones in
rooms. Music ana social diversions. Terms;
American plan, $3.50 per day up' $3.50 weekly
up. European plan. S150 per day up Garage.
CHARLES +. COPE. Proprietor. formerly OF
Kittatinny. Delaware Water Gap, Pa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-24
Colonial Beach.

SUMNER cottages. completely furnished. s.
season; snap DICKHART. National Museum.
jye3-6t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
nv Best Friend.

Alexander Benton. who lives on Rural
Route l. Fort Edward, N. Y. says: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery is my best earthly
friend. II cured me Of asthma six years
ago. 1t has also performed a wonderful
cure OF il cipient consumption for my
IONS wife. The first bottle ended the
terrible cough. and this accomplished,
The other symptoms left o by one, IN
til she was perfectly well. DR.. King 6
New Discovers power over coughs and
colds is simply marvellous" No oths,
remedy has ever equaled it. Fully guar
auteed by Crescent drug store. o0c and
81 Trial bottle free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

for charity. or do you adver-
tise for direct resultsf
Did you ever stop to think
how your advertising can be
made q source OF profit to
you, and how its value can be
mea sured in dollars and
cents. If you have not, you
are throwing money away.
Advertising is a modern
business necessity, but must
be conducted on business
principles. If you are not
satisfied with your advertising
you should set aside a certain
amount of money to be spent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

Do you know. to what extent trees
aid in the evaporation Of the water
which goes to form rain clouds? II
you don't there are some interesting
surprises awaiting you-such, for ex-
ample, as the fact that full grown
elm tree is capable OF sucking up and
throwing off into the air seven tons
Of water in the course Of "A single fair
day. No, it is not typographical
error-seven tons, say-more than
enough water to fill q tank five feet
square by ten feet deep. Now, what
if you cut that tree down? Don't
you exercise an influence over the
rainfall in some part OF the world
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
Letter tO Gus McKinnOn,
(oIc9Y La

Dear Sir: The checklist fraud In all
paint is paste paint. Here's one.
Lawyer ArIey b Magee, Dover, Del,
painted his house four years ago
with paste paint at a cost OF ~ for
paint and $6l for labor; total &105.
The house got shabby Ia two years;
then he painted Devoe at very differ
ent cost: SIS for paint and $50 for
labor; total $4S. Paste paint sos;
Devoe So.
1t Is like fatting hogs on milk
water. Paste paint Is Z whitewash.
Yours truly. FW DEvOE 4 Co
p. S. Valley drug store sells our
paint. ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
Crooked Corporations.

A "schoOl for crooks" has been ex-
posed In New York, and the ''proffes-
sor' has been placed under arrest.
According to the New York Sun one
of the witnesses terrified that the
students are put through a regular
course of training. The lads were
taught how to pick pockets with
dizziness and speed. The preliminary
work consisted of exercise. to pro-
mote lightness of touch aud quick
ness Of handling. 1t was a course
that required a lot Of hard work be-
fore the pupil graduated into the
class which continued It's education
on dummy and lay figures. which
was the next step In the course. Ac-
tcording to the Sun, 1.-THE pupils had
to go through their masters pockets
while he was waiting for them, with
out imparting to him a single move
ment that would lead to n suspicion
that his pockets were being talnper-
ell with. Outside and inside pockets
must be cleaned ont without suspic-
ion, and when the pupil was profici-
ent enough to getaway without sus-
picion. he was graduated. and might
go out on the streets and begin his
life work" Terrible lessons" in
deed! Yet to what extent does the
life work Of these students differ from
the life work Of the "pers0n" created
by law and known as the corpora
ton, after Its manager loses respect
for law and enters the domain Of
Icombination and trust? These per
sons" are taught by skillful lawyers
to Ego through their masters (the
people's) pockets without impartiug
to him a single movement that
would lead him Co u suspicion that
his pockets were being tampered
with -Comuluner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
Pollock Notes.


A noticed my communication OF
couple of weeks ago in print, will
try to give you another little batch
OF the huppeningsin and around Pol
lock.
Last week seemed to be in the hands
OF the bad men over here, and as a
result Judge Groves placed fines on
parties amounting to about $50.
Miss Maude Lee, of Alexandria,
was visiting her many friends in Pol
lock last Sunday.
j. NJ. Jones, Jr., was a business
visitor to Alexandria last Monday.
Messrs. Morris Pharris and John
johnson, OF Simms, were pleasant
visitors to Pollock last Sunday.
Obj. johnson and Carl Rhinehart,
OF Dry Prong, were among the many
pleasure seekers in Pollock last Sun
day.
Rev. /. NJ. Brian, who has been alb
cent from Pollock for quite while.
returned last Sunday evening and IL
with home folks again.
Mr.. NJ. v. Strother, editor OF the
Pollock News, was among the many
visitors to Alexandria last Monday.
Rev. vallery, OF New Orleans, preach.
ed at the NJ. p. church in Pollock last
Sunday and Monday nights.
We were glad to see our young
friend, Mr.. Troy Brannon, Of New Or
leans, in town last Sunday.
Row. Elliott visited Selma last Sat
urday evening.
MIR. A. F. Atkins, OF Trout. spent
last Sunday with his best girl neal
Pollock.
Pollock is, without doubt, TIL
best town on the Iron Mountain rail
road in eastern Grant parish.
Mr.walter Caidenhead, OF Manis
tee, was IN town last Sunday.
The uanager of the home base bal
club, Mr.. Joe Lee, informs us that h
will carry the boys to Colfax in tn
near future to ''break-in" the ne,
Sunday ball ground at that place.
MIR. Earl Harvey, of Selma, was i
Pollock last Sunday, and seemed t.
enjoy himself among the fair sex.
Mr.. Aaron Wainwright came t
town last Friday from Selma. II
stead OF Aaron being shot by n Negro
as was reported, he put bis hand int
a planning machine at Selma. and wi
probably lose two Of his fingers.
Mr.. N. NJ. Brian was pleasul
seeker in Pollock last Sunday.
Mr.. Ben Franklin, OF Bentley, Wa
in town last Saturday.
w. w. White, better known as II
Fewclothes, was in Pollock a coup
of days this week.
Mr.. r. r. Harvey, ii Selma, speI
Sunday at his home in Pollock.
Mr.. II. M. johnson. OF New Orlean
was IN Pollock last week, talkir
Wireless Telegraph to our prominel
business men.
Mr.. JEFF. Foster, Of Big Greek. ",
in town last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
State Summer Normals to Open
june 81.


"The Louisiana State Summer
Schools" is a subject that is being
discussed in Shreveport and other
places in the State by the public
school teachers As the last quarter
Of the regular session nears u close
interest i'm the summer school ar
rangement grows.
June Sd has been selected as the
date for opening OF all OF the summer
schools. At Natchitoches, RustOn
aud Lafayette the schools will con-
time two months. At Baton Rouge
they will be in session six weeks. The
other schools, located at Crowley.
Hammond, Jonesville, Homer and
NapoIeonville will run but four weeks.
Locating the schools in these places
makes them easily accessible to all
of the teachers of the State. The
work is SO graded that every teacher
will find course of instruction to his
or her grade OF teaching The value
Of the summer schools for the teach
ers can not be overestimated. The
opportunities offered are as good at
those offered in any other part Of the
country for the teachers.
Last year the attendance at the
summer school was over sixty-fivs
per cent. This year a greater pei
cent isexpected to be in attendance
This il the belief of State Superinten
dent j B. Aswell .-Shreveport Tunes
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

If you are in
business and you
want to make
more money you
will read every
word we have to
say. Are you
spending your
money for ad-
vertising in hap
hazard fashion
as il intended
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
Enlarging Your Business

annually. and then carefully
note the effect it has in in-
creasing your volume OF busi-
ness; whether a 10, 40 or 80
per cent increase. 1t you
watch this gain from year to
you will become intensely in
terested in your advertising,
and how you can make it en-
large your business.
If you try this method we
believe you will not want to
let a single issue Of this paper
go to press without something
from your store.
We will be pleased to have
you call on us, and we will
take pleasure in explaining
our annual con tract for so
many inches, and how it can be
used in whatever amount that
seems necessary to you.
If you can sell goods over
the counter we can also show
you why this paper will best
serve your interests when you
want to reach the people OF
this community.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
Bishop Cranberry, of the Methodist

Bishop Cranberry, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, died in
Richmond, Va, Tuesday, April I'd.
at the age OF as years. His death
makes four bishops Of the NJ. E.
Church, South, who have passed
away during the past two years, the
Others being Bishops Smith, Tigert
and Hargrove.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04
SPECIAL

For Sale by e. J. lies
So acres of land on the Horseshoe road
near Anandale at$80 per acre. This Is
us fine land as there is in Rapides par
isb. and Just the thing for truck farming:
Apply to E. j. lies, First National
Bank Building, Alt xandria, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

For prompt shipment and New
Orleans prices, send your or.iers lor
Sash. Doors. Blinds and window
Screens to Caddo-kapides Lumber
Co., Ltd, Alexandria. La.
CHAs. H. TEAL, Treas.
i've WALTER ID. LURRY. Secty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

scistica Cured After 20 Years Of Torture.
For more than twenty years Mr.. j. b.
Massey. Of 1922 Clinton ST., Minneapolis,
Mimi, was tortured by sciatica- The
pain and suffering which he endured
during this time is beyond comprehen-
sion. Nothing gave him any permanent
relief until he used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. One application OF that liniment
relieved the pain and made sleep and
rest possible, and less than one bottle
has effected permanent cure. Ii trou
bled with sclatica or rheumatism why
not try 26-cent bottle of Pain Balm and
see for yourself how quickly 1t relieves
the pain. For sale by VALLEY drug store
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

Lincoln had stepbrother who had
a rowing nature, and who, after try
ing one occupation after another, de-
termined to go west. He wrote to
this effect to the President, and this
is what President Lincoln answered.:
''What can you do in Missouri better
than here? Is the land any richer?
Can you there, any more than here,
raise corn and wheat and oats with
out work? Will anyone more there
than here do your work for you?
Squirming and crawling about from
place to place can do you no good.
II you do not intend to work, you
can not get along anywhere, and il
you intend to work there is no better
place than right where you are. Eek
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-04

OF all the fruits there are in the land,
That grow on bush or tree.
l would give up the choicest ones
For HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Crescent Drug Store
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05

A mountain Of old eOots and shoes.
i~ndeschbabIy ugly. isdescribaSly
hIthy. lay IN the factory yard.
Wen mako combs ont Of them, :
said the chemist, combs that VIII
pass through the perndmed and ius'
trous locks Of the most boauliful giFla.
Seems strange, doesn't IT."
VERY
"Yet its q fact. That is what be-
m Of all the worlds old shoes;
they are turned into combs. The
leather Is arst cut into ANAL Bieeea
and Immersed two days IN a chloride
Of sulphur bath. then IL n washed,
dried and ground 70 powder, then g
Is mixed with glue or gum and pressed
into comb moldB.
1T makes good enough combs. but
] prefer the rubber ones myself. ]
don't like to put on my head what
once may have been On tho fest Of an
old tramp" .
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-05
NEVER ASK FOR THEIR FEE
japanese Physicians Leave compensa'
tlpH q Thslr satIsnts.

A japanese doctor never thinks Of
asking a poor patient Tor a fee. There
Is A prOvorb among the medical fra
tsraity Of Japan: when the twin
enemies. poverty and disease. invade
a home, then he who takes aught from
that home, even though Il be given
him, is q robber."
Often" says Dr.. Matsumeto, "a
doctor win not only give his time and
his medicine freely to the sufferer.
but he will also give him money 20
toe him over bis dire neeeaEiHea,
Every physician has his own dispeD-
sary, and there are very few chemists'
shops IN the empire. When a rich mar
calls IN a physician be does not ex'
psqt 70 he presented with q bin for
his medical services, u fact no sueh
thing as . Doctors bill IL known m
Japan. although nearly all the other
modern appliances are IN vogue there.
The doetoF never aaks for bis fee. The
strict honesty Of the people makes
this unnecessary. When he has IN
ished VITA patiea1 q present is
made to him Of whatever sun the pa
usat or BIS frien6s may deem 70 be
Just compensation. The doctor 10 cup
poasd 10 smile, take the Zee. bow,
and Thank his patronT