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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-08-29

A New York autoist was recently arrested e..
running his machine at an excessive speed tn.
complaint read that his automobile was running s+
a speed of sixty miles to which he demurred claim
ing that he was going in excess of ninety milo.
and sought to have the case dismissed on the tech.
nical error. The record shows that he was fined
intsead. But he ought to be given a medal for hi.
veracity.
Contrary people are those who won't do what
we want them to. Of course we are never contrarv
in wanting them to do what they don't want to-
Wise philosophers tell US that contentment /,
far better than riches but some of us haven't either
to worry about.
That feeling that it was foolish for you to 60 on
vacation will wear off about the time the Christ
mas membranes must be bought.
These would be great nights to sleep If our
neighbors dogs wouldn't mingle their raueous
howls with the @straining" of the phonograph.
The worst affliction in the world Is to want too
much money The doctors can't cure that-not
even in themselves.
| Conservative estimates of automobile owners
place the expense Of operation and maintenance
at 81 per mile. Judging from this a speed limit
of eight miles hour doesn't seem bit too fast
Wish they would hurry and get some Of those
canned campaign speeches in Salt Lake They
would offer some variety to the selections" On our
neighbor's machine
Some men are naturally lazy, while Others are
most unnaturaly so.
Wish those swift bicycle riders would break a
few of the records that our neighbors use or their
photograph.
We never did know public officer that was paid
as much as he thought he was worth, but mighty
few of them ever resign.
Maybe the government wants to protect the for
ests from the burning eloquence of the speIIbind-
ers who the woods to practice in before going
before the people.
Incidentally, it may be remarked that the
weather is handing out a very satisfactory
variety just now.
These are hard days for the book agent and
magazine solicitors The campaign committees
will soon be supplying all the literature that We can
take care of.
The only objection we have to the fellow who
knows everything is that he is generally wrong.
Americans borrow the hat pattern of the Mezi
can cowboy, and call it Merry Widow.
Hopeessness and contentment are little con-
fused by some people who ought to know the diff
ference.
There were no unpleasant incidents at the visit
of the American fleet to Australia. The incident
which promised to be unpleasant only threat
ened.
A fellow who harbors resentment is generally
anchored in conceit
Still, it's worth $3.50 to man not to smoke
one 1O-cent cigar each day in the year. And that
is pretty good weeks wages.
However, we never knew grammarian who was
not stilted in his expression, or who ever had an
dea that ordinary people took any interest in.
1t is said that the debt of the municipality of
New York is greater than that of the German en-
ire But the emperor cf the Germans probably
lever had any experience with tiger.
'"-.--
Nightmares are more enjoyable than day dreams
ecause the awakening comes sooner.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

ON the arm of her father entered the
reception room to the music of the
wedding march, preceded by the two
little daughters of Alonzo Gartley who
acted as ribbon girls.
The bride was arrayed in an exqui-
site white satin gown trimmed with
point lace, wearing orange blossoms in
her hair, and carrying a large shower
bouquet of white roses.
The house was tastefully decorated
in green and white, the resources of
Moanalua being drawn upon to make
the house appropriate for the event.
After the service was over an informal
reception was held and refreshments
served. The bride was the recipinnt
of many useful and costly presents.
After their home on Vancouver High
way, College Hills, is completed, the
young couple will reside there.
= = =
Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Graft of Chica-
go, Miss S. P. Pierce of Buffalo, and
Mr. G. G. Eakin visited Haleiwa, arriv-
ing by automobile. spending a night
at the Hotel. This party was Joined
by Mr.. T. H. Petrie and Mr. r. w.
Single who also made the trip by
auto.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

last Tuesday. Wednesday was the oc-
casion of Mrs. G. R. Carriers birthday
and an elaborate dinner was given in
honor of this event. The guests were
Mrs. G. r. Carter, Mr.. G. r. Carter,
Mrs. H. A. Strong, Mr.. H. A. Strong,
Mrs. ]. Scott, Miss M. Hewitt, Mrs. /
r. Gait, Mr.. J. R. Gait, Mrs. j. p.
Cooke, Mr.. ]. P. Cooke, Miss H. s.
Judd. The table was tastefully decor
ated with maiden-hair fern and roses,
the room with palms and creepers with
punches of carnations and roses, the
effect was extremely tasty, and muon
credit must be given to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bidgood for the result. A sextette Of
native musicians supplied music dur
ing the dinner and later singing and
dancing were the amusement on the
lanais. Mr.. and Mrs Gait, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooke returned to town Thursday
morning by automobile. Mr.. Strong,
Mr.. Carter have, with local players,
played golf to considerable extent.
The latter played his record of 40 on
w 6uD6Sudy last. MT. OIIOuS party
intend staying some days longer at
Haleiwa.
4 q &
G. r. and Mrs. Collins spent several
days at Haleiwa, returning to town
Wednesday afternoon.
8 g e
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Phelps, of Pied
mont, are also arranging to desert
Oakland for the succeeding several
months, planning to spend the spring
in the Hawaiian Islands. March 18th
has been chosen as the date for sailing
and the length of their trip is indefin-
ite.-Oakland Enquirer.
4 E 8
Mrs. Yorbe White of San Francisco
who is on the Thomas en- route to Ma
Mia to marry Captain Buck, has been
entertained quite extensively since her
arrival here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

The following entries have been re-
ceived for the championship track
meet which will be held next Saturday
afternoon on the Boys Field:
100 YARDS DASH.
High School-W. Rice (Capt) Hung
Yau, o. H. Ingalls,, Sing Hung, John
Lo, w. Hampton, Joe Clemens, Dan
iel Arcia. En- Sue.
Y. M. G. A.-John Woo, John G. Lo.
22O YARDS DASH.
High School-W. Rice. Hung Yau,
Sing Hung, John Lo, w. Hampton, Joe
Clemens, Dan Arcia, En- Sue, E. An
drews, S. L. White.
Y. M. c. A.-John 10, John Woo,
John Carey.
12O YARDS HURDLE.
High School-O. H. Ingells, E. An
drews, L. Achieu, w. Hoopai.
Y. M. c. A.-George Warren, ]. d.
Cockburn, John Woo.
44O YARDS DASH.
High School-W. Rice. E. Andrews,
S. L. White, w. Hampton, Joe Gle
mems.
Y. M. C. Al. A. Bechert, John
Carey.
$50 YARDS RUN.
High School-W. Rice, E. Andrews,
A. X. Norton.
Y. M. G. AT. A. Bechert, John
Carey, G. D. Melvin.
MILE RUN.
High School-A. X. Norton.
YAM. G. Al. A. Bechert, ]. Carey,
c. Hum. G. D. Melvin.
Mills Institute-E. w Coffin
BROAD JUMP.
High School-W. Rice, Umetaro Ohu-
mura, Hung Yau, ]. 10, w. Hampton,
En- Sue
Y. M. c. Al. 10, J. Woo.
POLE VAULT.
Hifh School-E. Andrews. w. Ha-
pal, G. Holt. G. Mossman.
Y. M. G. A.-Albert Delanux, ]. Kea,
Frank S. Warren.
HIGH JUMP.
High School-E Andrews, V, Mar
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
SPORTS

callino, Sing Hung, j. Lo, En- Sue, G.
Holt
Y. M. G. Al. S. Warren, ]. Kea,
A. Delanux. ]. Lo. G. Warren.
SHOT PUT.
High School-E. Andrews j. 10, w.
King, S. l.. White, Sam Wight.
Y. M. c. A.-C. Tracy, Richard Ven
huizen, G. X. Ewaliko, H. s. Chandler,
G. H. Metcalf.
HAMMER THROW.
Y. M. c. A.-C. Tracy, R. Venhuizen,
G. X. Ewaliko. H s.. Chandler.
so YARDS DASH.
Y. M. c. Al. 10, ]. Woo
Half mile and mile relays, entire
High School, Y. NJ. c. A. and Kameha-
meha teams enter.
Kamehameha team: F. Mackenzie,
J. McCandless, w. Desha, G. Lyman,
P. Cummins, e. Murray "A. Alama,
L. Holstein, D. Kamaiopili, ]. Kapu,
j. Pa, B. Maby, j. Wright, A. Whit
ing, F. Norton, H. Sawaguchi, ]. Bar
tells, ]. Bal, A. Lota, G. Livingston, H.
Kahiki, ]. Josiah, d. Makekau, F. Ka-
nae, o. Jones, c. Makanui, e. Camp
bell, G. Kailihiwa, A. Robinson, ]. La
cha, H. Kaapana L. Kaapana, H. Rob-
inson, L. Kalimapehu, w. Puaoi, A.
Akana.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

fever, is able to sit up little while
every day, and is expected back at his
Office in a few weeks.
Mrs. Walter F. Frear will be at
home tomorrow afternoon to the ladies
of the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation. Browning's saul" will be
read.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l. Maxwell of Rocky
ford, Colo, spent the day at Haleiwa
Sunday last. Mr.. Maxwell visits the
volcano and returns later on to spend
a few more days at beautiful Haleiwa.
& & &
Mrs. Dora Saunders, the only daugh-
ter of Captain ]. w. Saunders of the
Manchuria, has been extensively enter
tanned since her arrival here, and her
many friends will be glad to hear
that she will be here for several weeks
longer. Miss Saunders is accompanied
by her mother, who has made herself
very popular with every one she has
met, by her charming manners. Miss
Saunders is one of the best swimmers
here among the fair sex, and is also
an all-around athletic girl.
Mrs. James A. Wilder with Miss Lii
liam Winston, Miss L. G.. Winston,
Mr.. c. R. Wright, and Mr.. w. S. Wal
ker arrived at Haleiwa Sunday night
spending the night there and return
ing to town Monday morning by train.
Harold Dillingham; and Mrs. Dilling-
ham, nee Hyde-Smith, are expected
home Monday on the Siberia.
& & &
Walter Dillingham; is also expected
home on the Siberia.
Mrs. Reed, charming young widow,
who has been at the Seaside for some
weeks, will leave on the Siberia for a
tour of the Orient.
& e &
The fashionable run for autoomobil-
lists is Haleiwa. This was in evidence
Sunday last when a record number
visited the Hotel. Among them
were: James A. Kennedy and wife,
G. G. Kennedy and wife, ]. D. Kennedy,
Jessie X. Kennedy, Stanley c. Ken
nedy, c. Hedemann and wife, Miss
Glove, Misses Hedemann, w. NJ. Gift
fard, F. L. Sawyer and wife, Gregg
Cowvar u u Tufts L. I o.9 onJ
wife, ]. G. Young anu wife, Master
Bert Lord. Master Marion Lord, c. A.
Macintosh, T. j. Hollinger, E. West
J. Smith, c. David, G. w. Clark, A. H.
Thurlaw, ]. S. Richards, of S. S. Ala
media and Fred Harrison, Miss Saun-
ders, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Damon, T.
H. Petrie.
Warren Purdy, one of the most popu-
lar men in the younger set here, will
leave on the ship Astral for a trip
around the world
Mrs. George Robinson and Miss Rob
inson will leave on the Kinau Tuesday
for a visit to Hawaii.
s 8 8
T. c. White of Kona arrived on the
Mauna Loa yesterday, and will be in
town for several weeks.
& & 8
e. o. White, E. H. Paris, L. w. Wal
coott, j. Staff, e. b. Tufts visited Ha-
leiwa by way of Wahiawa. This party
autoed to town after dinner.
& & &
D. T. Burbank, Mr.. and Mrs. Cald-
we'll spent. Wednesday and Thursday
at Haleiwa
z &
The historic Hall home on Nuuanu
street Tuesday night was the scene of
a very pretty home wedding, when
Florence, youngest daughter of w. w.
Hall and Malcolm Mcintyre, were join
ed together in holy matrimony by the
Rev. DR.. Scudder of Central Union
church.
A few minuteg after eight the bride
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
AIRSHIP BUILT BYA WOMAN

shaped; so, with canvas and bits Of
bamboo, Miss Todd set to work in her
studio and built a crow, divided into
compartments and winged with yellow
oiled silk. This was her first model
and it proved quite successful. I'M
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

NEW YORK, Feb 2S.-Miss 2. l..
Todd has invented and built an aero
plane which, she claims, will solve the
problem of aerial navigation.
1t was a crow that gave Miss Todd
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

A little push is often more lasting
than a strong pull
The best way to get a girl to marry
you is to try not to.
1t is perhaps better to crack a
smile than to burst into laughter.
We only know there is plenty of
room at the top from those who have
been there and fallen of.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

The Cavalry baseball team on board
the Thomas lost both games yester-
day afternoon to Co. F., N G. H. at
the Atkinson grounds Kakaako.
The summary of both games follow:
Three base hits-Stone, 3, H. Walker
En- Sue. Bowen 2. Johnson.
Two base hits-N. Jackson 2, Stone,
2, Arcia, Pahia, En- Sue, Holland, Dare
ing.
Sacrifice hits-N. Jackson, Walker,
Arcia, Mahuka.
Stolen bases--Co. F, 10; Cavalry, 2.
Left on bases-Co, F, Z; Cavalry, 3.
Double plays-Arcia to Nalae, John
son to Dowen.
Base on balls-Off Jackson 2, White
Is.
Score-19 to 10.
Second Game:
Three base hits-Souza, H. Walker.
Two base hits-N. Jackson, Pahia,
Arcia, En- Sue.
Stolen bases-Co. F 8; Cavalry, 1.
Left on basesZCo. F, 3; Cavalry, 2.
Struck .out-By Jackson, 4; by Nell
son, 1.
Score-7 to 0.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

The following games were played
yesterday in the hand-ball tournament
on the Y. M. G. A. courts:
H. S. Chandler won from E. B.
Blanchard 15-9. 1873.
H. Nickelsen won from James Whit
ney, 1873. 1911.
M. Johnston won from ]. Whitney
1916, 1914.
J. Whitney won from M. Ferreira,
1873, 1872.
G. c. Bechert won from T. Nickelsen
15-9, 15-4.
F. Franks won from G. c. Beckert,
1911, 1877.
S. Gardia won from SUN Bum, 1874,
ISL.
F. Franks won from SUN Bum, To-
10, 1873.
Paul Schmidt won from M. Ferreira
1873 SIS.
M. V. Decoito won from ]. Q. Bap-
fist, 1916. 1910. 1912.
Dan Voeller won from R. G. Axtell,
Ills, 1912. 15-4.
" II DIlssel WOu lrOm lOm mcGulre
1879, 1872.
c. F. Brissel won from T. Nickelsen,
1873, 1876.
The following matches will be play
ed today in the Y. M. G. A. handball
tournament:
A. Myhre VS.. E. Evans IS p. m.
S. Gardia VS.. Gertz, 1880 p. m.
S. Gardia vs. R. G. Axtell, $3.50.
The gold medal to go to the winner
of the 50-yard special race next Sat
urday is now on exhibition in H, F.
Wichman & Co.'s window.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
HOW DIPHTHERIA rs CONTRACT
IN

HOW DIPHTHERIA is CONTRACI-
ED.
One often neErs the expression, my
child caught a severe cold which de-
UelOped into diphtheria," when the
truth that cold had simply left the lit
truth was that cold had simply left the
wandering diphtheria germ. When
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is CIV
en- it not only cures the cold, but great
IL lessons the danger of diphtheria or
any other germ disease being contract
ed. There is no danger in giving this
remedy, as it contains no opium or
other harmful drug. For sale by all
dealers. Benson, Smith & Co., agents
Dor Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

& z &
News comes from Kona that Sheriff
Iaukea is improving very rapidly from
his recent Illness.
Two autos visited Haleiwa on We'd
nesday. The first brought e. L. Lob
dell, Mrs. Lobdell, Miss Lobdell, Miss
Orion. The second arrived with Mrs
Chinn, Miss Chinn, D. Hartwell and
Miss ]. Hartwell. Both parties return
ed to town same evening.
& & &
News was received the other day by
DR.. and Mrs. Dugald Campbell from
their son, Colin, that he had success
fully passed his final examinations at
the Britannia Royal Naval College at
Dartmouth, England, and had been
ordered to H. M. S. Cornwall for a
cruise to the West Indies and Canada
Campbell is the first boy from Hawaii
that has ever been an officer in the
British Navy.
& & 4
Mrs. Halves, Jr., who has been very
i'll, is able to be about again.
6 3 =
Mr.. G. E. Livingstone and Miss H. L.
Carpenter journeyed to Haleiwa by
train to spend the day returning to
town same day.
& 4 &
Mr.. Schultz, of Hackfeld & Co., who
has been seriously i'll with typhoid
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
SPORT NOTES

The following is the personnel of the
new teams in the Kapiolani baseball
league which starts tomorrow after
noon at Kapiolani Park.
Reliance manuel Gonsalves, presi-
dent; John F. sylvia, manager; Louis
Freitas, captain) Frank Joseph, c.;
Kiser NJ. Silva, p. August Joseph, h.;
George En- Gee, 3D.; Josiah Kua, 3D.;
Kanaa Kamai, S.; Manuel Gonsalves,
rf.; Mike Freitas, CT. Manuel Camacn
IT,. subs, Louis Freitas, Manuel Fer
nandez, Charles McFarlane.
Highland-Che Bui, c.. Joe f. Neves,
p; Manuel Martin, h.; Henry Freitas,
2b.; ]. Fernandes 3D.; Joe Enos, cf.i
John S. Nascimento IT,; M. Comes ri;
M. Medeiros, IS.
Leiha-Hoopii c.; w. Dole (Capt)
D.; w. Puuohau, 1b.; A. Kia, 2b.; Lono
McCullum 3D.; John Annoy, S.; Geo.
Bungo, IT,; Ernest Muniz, CT; H. Hol-
stein, rf subs. Sam Leleiwi, Nelson
Spencer, Edward Pomroy, Harry Rees.
Young Tidalwaves-Ernest Enos, c.. !;
M. Medeiros, p; M. Enos, 1b.; Frank
Freitas, 2b.; ]. Comes, 3D.; P. Neves,
/ S.; F. Comes, If; F. Fernandez, CT. /;
J. R. Silva, IT,; subs. j. Comes, B.
Neves, Joe Martin, J. Enos.
Twilight IN. Joseph, captain and
manager; Charles Ackert, PRESIDENT
M. Joseph; C; M. Dupont, p; ]. Jo-
seph, 1b.; M. Sebastian, 2b.; M. Freitas
S.; P. Perreira 3D.; George Madeira
CT; ]. Correa IT,; c. Ackert IF; subs
V Bettencourt, NJ Pimental, Dem Ke-
Ohio.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
st. Louis Alumni will be held tomor-
row morning in the club rooms. AL
members are requested to be on hand
The following have entered for the
Goth White Rock golf tournament
which will be played on the Country
Club links tomorrow:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
CALLING DAYS IN HONOLULU.

: Mondays-Punahou, Makiki, Col
: lege Hills, Manoa Heights.
Z Neutrality-suspicious. Park, Wal
4 kiki, Kaimuki and Palolo.
: Wednesdays-Nuuanu and Pun
Z nui. Above Nuuanu bridge,
: first and third Wednesdays;
: below, second and fourth.
Z Thursdays-The Plains.
= Fridays-Town and Hotels.
4 Saturdays-Kalihi.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
BASEBALL GAMES SUNDAY

; Atkinson League, Kakaako,
morning U. S. S. Iroquois VS..
, Ocean Views.
Riverside Junior Baseball
. League Aala Park afternoon,
) Asahi A. G. VS.. Sweet Violets;
. Aala A. c. VS.. Oriental A. G.
. Opening games Kapiolani Base
; ball League, Kapiolani Park af-
; ernoon, Highlands VS.. Reliances
; Y. T. w. VS.. Leahis.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

Weather permitting the annual dual
track meet between Punahou and Ka-
mehameha schools will take place this
afternoon at Boys Field commencing
at two o'clock sharp.
Both teams are in the best possible
condition, and some good races should
be in order.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

Mrs. Halves, Jr., who has been very
i'll, is able to be about again.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

Mr.. Schultz, of Hackfeld & Co., who
has been seriously i'll with typhoid
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

The regular quarterly meeting of the
st. Louis Alumni will be held tomor-
row morning in the club rooms. All
members are requested to be on hand.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

The following have entered for the
Goth White Rock golf tournament
which will be played on the Country
Club links tomorrow:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

The gold medal to go to the winner
of the 50yard special race next Sat
urday is now on exhibition in H, F.
Wichman & Co.'s window.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-10-10
Why Colds are Dangerous.

because you have contracted ordinary
colds aud recovered from them without
treatment OF any kind. do not for mo-
ment imagine that colds are not danger.
GUS. Everyone knows that pneumonia
and chronic catarrh have their origin IN
a common cold. Consumption is not
cansed by cold but the cold prepares
The system for the reception and devel-
odment OF the germs that would not
otherwise have fonnd Judgment. 1t is
the same With all infectmus diseases.
Diltheria, scarlet fever, measles, and
whooplDg cough are much more likely
to he contracted When the child has n
cold. You will see from tins that more
real danger turks in cold than in any
other Of the common ailments. The
saeiest and quickest way 20 cure cold
ls to lake ChamberlaiD's Cengh Remedy
Tue many remarkable cures effected by
this preparation have made it staple
article OF trade over large part OF the
world. For sale by Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-10-10
The Military and GaIiOws Rec.
commended Tor Night Riders.

Gov. Noel, of Mississippi nnnounc
es that If IT beconirs necessary TO sup
press he night riders, The nilitar,
and galiOWs will be used"
he serious situation of affairs ia
the Red River valley makes it imper.
atite that la wlessness and crime shall
not he allowed To further depress
property values by demoraIiziny our
people with threats Of incendiurisn
The possibilities nrcrinr among the
,icions and desperate is almost ut-
told 1t the night-fitlers are tolerated
IN this section. White and black
criminals wOui,i usp the demoraliza-
tion that would follow towreak their
Vengeance on prareable citizens, AMI
there is no telling where the evil
wcnld end.
Fortunately the country il alive to
this tuenncp, unj we believe Gov.
san'irrs aud the officials of this State
can be relied upon to deal summarily
NithaDy Offenders within our borders.
! Inns lar none have showu up. but
whether there are fools playing with
tire, thinking it joke to terrifv in-
n"cent people, or whether .lrre il
reality in the movement, the issue
should be met. with prompt and ef
frctiye measures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-10-10
Editor of Town Talk Dead.

Editor Edgar Hammond Meteor
m.rh. OF the Alexandria Town Tux
'.h q ut his home in the city of Alex
i.ndria ut 3:15 "a. M. on Thursday
Gel. 8, 1908, aged 81 years and
GAYS. Mr.. Mccormick came to Alex
I njria III 1882, and established Town
Talk. five Years subsequent to tln
Inc the present editor of the Cola
Chronicle assumed control of this
paper, in 1877. In all these years
We have known him to be nm honor
nhle. consistent and courteous gen
tlenan, n worthy mrmber of tiieciaift
aud possessing all the elements oi
character most desirable in the fra
terhifyof newspaper men. 1t is with
sadness and regret that W. record
the deathof tins splendid citizrn, u nj
W. extend to his loved onrs our heart
hit coincidence and most profound
sympathy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-10-10
Board of Trade Meeting.

The Colfax Board of Trade held d
largely attended meeting at the Cit,
Hall last Monday night, to Iiscnss
the advisDbility of going into The
raising Of sugar cane Nothing def
mite was done, but the reading of 4,
ietterfrom Secretary Alexandria Pro-
gressive League, relative to the CON
trmplateG erection of II sugar refine
ry III that city, brought out EXPIRES
sions from number of persons pres
ent advocating the planting of in
creased areas of sugar cane. The
bonrd adjourned with the under
Standing that the mmtter WIS to be-.
more fully discussed at their meeting
two weeks hence.