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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
New Statesmen Are Extremely Modest

and constitutional amendments than
any person that ever sat in any legis-
lature of any state of the union dur
ing the history Of the government
over 40 general statutes and five sep
arate constitutional amendments that
were adopted by vote of the people"
While serving as postmaster at Ca
ruthersville, Representative Crow of
Missouri relates that several times
he called the attention of congress to
the manner of weighing mails; con-
gress finally revised the method,
whereby it is estimated that saving
of s10,000,000 a year was affected"
An interesting figure in the house
Is Delegate Cameron of Arizona, Re-
publican. He defeated veteran Mark
Smith last fall, whereupon the story
went the rounds that this result was a
part of a scheme to secure statehood
-allaying the Republican opposition
by the idea that two Republican sena-
tors would be chosen by the new
state. But Mr.. Cameron has a better
claim to fame than any based on poll
tics. He located and built the Bright
Anger trail into the Grand canyon
of Colorado and still maintains it.
The baby of the house is Palitte
Elvins of Missouri, who was sworn in
on the day on which he completed his
thirty-first year.
Secretary Dickinson of the war de-
partment makes no reference to his
politics in the sketch of himself. The
one political fact stated in Secretary
Macveagh's biography is that he was
Democratic candidate for the United
States senate in the eos.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

A BIG bronze sun dial, topping an
IA open air altar of white marble. is
one of the relics and landmarks that
are accommodating in the majestic
grove of old oaks where soon will rise
the great Episcopal cathedral of st.
Peter and st. Paul. Already this sol
emn, wind-swept spot, dear to Prot
estants because of its deep religious
associations, is becoming one of the
show places of the national capital.
From the site chosen for the cathe-
dral ones view oyerreaches all the
domes, towers and spires of Wash
ington city Around the site y num-
Der Of buildings and memorials have
been built. First, there is the Peace
Cross. The raising and conservation
Of this cross was the first service in
the cathedral close. The principal ad-
dress was delivered by President Nc
Kinley. A chapel has been construct
ed in the grounds and this is called
the Little Sanctuary. 1t was gift
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Episcopal Cathedraps Open Air Altar

from Mrs. Percy r. Pyne, and in 1t
have been gathered memorials of the
Church of England, the Church in the
Wilderness and the Church of Mount
Zion. The remains of Henry Y. Sat-
terlee, first bishop of Washington.
rest under the floor of this chapel.
This altar and sun dial is called
Landmark" and was given by Mrs.
Julia James to commemorate the free
dom of the cathedral lands from debt
and the consequent hallowing of the
close. The altar is also somewhat of
a genealogical monument of the donor,
in the several panels around the sides
of the marble piece being inscribed a
large number of names, with the dates
of birth, marriage and deathrand the
names of to whom married and the
names Of children begotten.
There is no telling when the cathe-
dral will be built, but the building
fund is growing. and the foundation
stone of the cathedral was laid with
an imposing and monster ceremony
September 20. 1907. On that occasion
addresses were delivered by President
Roosevelt and the bishop of London.
There were present 50 bishops, 200
members of the general convention
of the Episcopal church and about 25,-
600 laymen. The foundation stone was
brought from Bethlehem.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Cabinet Surely Is "Possum Cabinet" Now

Franklin (Macveagh)-"A substan-
tial householder" Such the secretary
Of the treasury certainly is.
Jacob (Dickinson)-"A supplanter."
He supplanted Luke Wright.
George (von L. Meyer)-"A land
holder; husbandman." This designa-
ton of the new secretary OF the navy
applies also to George w. Wicker
sham. the new attorney general.
James (Wilson)-Same as Jacob.
Mr.. Wilson. however. has supplanted
none but himself for the last IL years.
Frank (Hitchcock)-'Free." No ref
erence to government franking privi-
leges.
Richard Ballinger)-"Strong like g
ruler; powerful'-as BELTS secretary
of the interior.
Charles Manly; noble.
spirited" None has yet denied pos
session of that quality by the secre-
tary of commerce and labor
Still other searchers hunted up the
Christian names of the president and
ex-president, and found that William
means protector" and Theodore 1.-The
gift of God"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

TT is very unromantic, but true, that
j the Washington business man who
has acquired the finest autograph
book in the last so years is the pro-
prietor of a corn Doctors" establish
ment. He showed his register of auto
graphs to congressional visitor who
had dropped in to have his corns
pared and treated.
The establishment started a short
time before the death of Lincoln and
among the early signatures In the
book was an unquestionably authentic
one of the emancipator. who, accord
ing to the proprietor OF the place. was
quite regular attendant In the effort
70 have his corns suppressed.
He once told the chiropodist-who
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

IT'S the "possum cabinet now" with
I out doubt.
The wit who invented that phrase.
after President Tafts exploits in the
south made the southern tree-climber
a sort OF national emblem, has re-
ceived the backing of Webster on top
Of that of newspaper photographers.
A Washington man who has time
on his hands looked in the dictionary the
other day. and his eye fell upon the
word "philander." The meaning given
was "a South American opossum."
Thus has fate worked to give to the
secretary of state his final credentials
for the Office.
Other searchers since have ex-
amined Webster, with the following
results. as regards cabinet members:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Harris, Great Good Humor.

mo man ever maintained his life at
q higher level of perpetual good
humor," writes James w. Lee Of Joel
Chandler Harris in the Century. 'The
day before he died, when he was al
ready beginning to pass into the dark
valley of death. one of his sons came
into the room and inquired: How are
you this morning. father?'
"Well,' responded Mr.. Harris, I am
about the extent of a tenth of gnat's
eyebrow better"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
A CURE FOR FRS.
The Treatment ls to Accomplish
What Science Has Been Strug-
Cling to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani
tested throughout the country by the won
derful cures that are being accomplished
daily by epilepticide still continues. It is
really surprising the vast number of peo-
pie who have already been cured of fits
and nervousness. In order that everybody
may have chance to test the medicine,
large trial bottles, valuable literature, His
tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, win be
sent by mail absolutely free to all who
write to the DR.. May Laboratory, 548
Pearl Street, New York City.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Couldn't Convince the Judge.

CouIohr CoHVtnce INC Juu9es
II have heard OF the soul kiss and
kisses of other kinds, but never heard
of a man biting his wife as an evidence
of his affection for her." remarked JUS
tice O'Neill of Baltimore. Nd, when
George Phoebus, aged 81. of East Bal
timore street, endeavored to explain
the biting of his wife, for which Of
tense she had him arrested. Mrs.
Phoebus said her husband deliberate
ly bit her on the cheek. and, though
the pain was excruciating, he said that
It was "love bite" The justice fined
him five dollars and gave him ten days
In fail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Little earbara's Complaint.

Four-year-old Barbarawent to church
with her two sisters and came home
crying.
what is the matter, dear?" inquired
her mother.
HE preached a whole s-sermon-
about-M-Mary and Martha" sobbed
Barbara, "and-never said-a-word
about me"-Lippincott's
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
lJse AIlep,s Foot-Easc.

1t is the only cure for Swollen. Smart
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores. &c. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample sent FREE Adj
Dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Seemed Reasonable.

First Citizen (excitedly)-Can you
tell me where the fire is?
Second Citizen (calmly)-I think It
must be the schoolhouse. There are q
lot of boys dancing and yelling glee-
fully just around the corner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Linouistic Resources.

Us this story you are telling me OF
hill-climbing, true one?"
Yes. 1t is on the level"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford'
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

To have more of Health and more OF
Life, take Garfield Tea! This Natural laxa-
tive regulates liver, kidneys, stomach and
bowels, corrects constipation, purihes the
blood and eradicates disease.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

The half of the world that gets
along is unable to understand why the
other half Ia always short
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Petite Eve saIve for Csc

aches, congested, infIamed or sore eyes. AL
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

This squib about peoples hanging
on to straps in street cars
"Oh, that's a standing joke"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

In case of accident, cuts, wounds,
burns, scalds, sprains, bruises, etc., moth
ing will so quickly take away all pain
and soreness as Hamlins Wizard Oil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

The man who is full, usually carrie
q pocket which Is empty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
For Colds and cripp-capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Efects immediately-10,
3 and soc at Drug Stores.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

There IS more Catarh IN this section Of the country
than an other diseases put together and until the last
few years was supposed 20 be ncurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced II local disease and
prescribed local remedies and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pronounced mcurabe.
Science has proven Catarrh 70 be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires constitutional treatment
Hairs Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f. J. Cheney
4 Co.. Toledo. Ohio Is the only Constitutional cure on
the market. 1t taken internally In doses from 10
drops TO teaspoonfui IL acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They ofier one
hundred dollars for any case II falls TO cure. Send
for circulars and testimonials
address: r. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
eists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu-
rine in Your Eyes. You Win Like Murine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
Doesn't Entertain,

did you say he was lecturer and
entertainer"
mo; l merely said he was q lee
turer."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08

First Aio.
The fiance of Louisville girl has
been spending the winter in Florida
In connection with his fathers bust.
ness interests in that quarter.
Marie" said the girl to friend the
other day, Walter has just sent me
the dearest little alligator from Flor
idai"
Dear mel" rejoined Marie, with az
fected enthusiasm. And how shall
you keep him?"
I'm not quite certain" was the re-
ply, but I've put him in Florida water
TIL can hear further from Walter"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
WHY, OF COURSE.

ooh, Willie! You're going to fall"
NAV, / amt! I'm tryin' new fancy
style of skatin'-dat's all"
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-05
WESTMINSTER WOMAN HOSORED.
Miss Steiner TO Represent State at
Alaska Exposition.

Miss Emma r. Steiner, a former
resident OF Westminster, has been ap-
pointed by Governor CrOthers a repre-
sentative Of Maryland TO the Alaska
Pacific Exposition, to be held In Seat
tie. Wash, beginning in June.
Miss Steiner is a granddaughter Of
Col. Stephen Steiner, OF Frederick
Md He came of old German-Austri-
an stock, the family name being Stein
er Won Steindorf She is a daughter
of Col. Frederick b. Steiner. She is
an artist, a musician. composer OF
music OF recognized merit as well as,
on one occasion, director OF opera,
an explorer and traveller Her great
est feat she regards as the conduct
Ing of Seidrs Orchestra at Chicken
ing Hall December 3. 1894, when the
entire program consisted OF her own
compositions
For eight seasons Miss Steiner has
mined tin In Alaska. She has mined
tin with sluice boxes three seasons
and has made one trip across Bering
Strait TO Siberia.
Miss Steiner has written extensively
on the technical as well as the pic
turesque side OF mining She has an
article in the Technical World this
month on tin.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-05
Wedding Reception.

On Monday evening. March /. a
wedding reception was giyeu by Mr..
and Mrs. John Shafcr at their home
Ia honor OF their oldest son Abraham.
who was married February % 10 Miss
Elizabeth Gumpmnn, formerly OF Bal
timore. The evening was very pleas
anily spent In social conversation,
games and music. Rrnphophono, violin
and guitar, also music by large and
well organized and equipped Gala
thumpian band under the leadership
Of Christian Wikc During the even
ing refreshments were served. which
consisted Of all the delIeacies Of the
season, to which all did ample Jus
tice Mr. and Mrs, Shafcr received a
number of very pretty and useful
presents, Az n late hour the guests
departed for their respective homes
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Skafer a very
happy and prosperous life Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. John Shat
er Mr. and Mrs. Abraham shafer, Mr.
and Mrs Jeremiah ShAfer. Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Neudecker. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hoafeld Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Null. Mr. and Mrs Walter u. Iselster,
Mr.. and Mrs Preston NJ Reed. Mrs.
George w Brown. Mrs. Louis Long.
Misses Elsie q. Brown. Grace Leister
Treva G. Brown. Lettie J. Neudeckcr.
aud Treva Long. Abraham Bankert.
William Mliea. william Sharrar.
Harry. Charles and George shafer.
Charles Barnhart. Chester Hosfeid
John shafer Jr.. Master Arthur Shat
er Guy NeUdeeker. Harry Hosfcid.
Vernon Hosfeld and curtfs Myers.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-05
Bad Time. RnI the Army.

II ls indeed an ~ wlnd that blows
nobody good, as somebody remarked
somewhere. once upon time. Two
years ago the newspapers we're filled
with stories about the numerically
weak condition of tie United States
army, about skeleton companies OF
coast artillery. and gruesone pictures
OF inability 10 meet an invading foe
we're drawn. The government Rdver.
tiHed heavily and offered all sorts of
Inducements 70 young men 10 enlist
but the takers we're very few IN 6uru.
ber Now we are Informed that the
army doesn't want ary more men un-
less they have had experience. From
the position OF n auppliant for any
thing out Of which soldier might be
made. the government has suddenly
become Indifferent 10 any applicants
except those who have already been
trained.
The difference lB due altogether TO
the Industrial depression which began
late In 1907. Young men deprived of
employed enlisted because there
seemed nothing else TO do. In the
army they we're al leaat sure OF meals
and shelter and medical attendance.
For this the price they paid was their
liberty, but they we're willing to ex-
change, because IN civil life nothing
offered. II In the spring young
mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts
OF love, as tha poet says. 80 IN time
OF distress the young mans fancy less
lightly turns 10 thoughts OF eniiBting
so that Uncle Sam may support him.
Nothing else under the sun would in
duce healthy young American men OF
average intelligence TO enlist
The young men who entered the
army within tn past eighteen months
did not enter because they were mov-
ed by patriotism, but by the demands
OF stomach that made no allowances
for bad times In spite OF the re-
markable recruiting that is now about
finished, this is not a military coun-
try, and the young men are not learn
Ing the art OF war because they want
to fight That Is the last occupation
OF the sensible young citizen. But the
army Offers a refuge In time OF indus-
trial distress, when he must make
careful choice between two evils.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-05

tined. may be moved interstate, with
out disinfectton or certification, pro-
Vided they have not come In contact
win hides, skins, or hoofa, removed
from animals slaughtered before jan
uary /, 1903. within the areas herein
quarantlned. Hides, skins and hoofs,
removed prior TO January 1, 1909.
from earcasses OF animals originating
outside OF the quarantlned areas, al
establishments having inspection un-
der the Federal meat inspection law.
may be moved interstate from the
areas quarantlned without disinfectiou
or certihcation, provided that such
hides, skins or hoofs have not been
IN contact with other hides, skins, or
hoofs removed prior 10 January 1.
lSOe and which are in the areas quar-
antined. The above mentioned inter-
state movements may be made only
subject TO the consent of the au-
thorities OF the State 10 which des-
tined. Hides, skins and hoofs OF cat
Tie, calves, sheep and goats, which
are within the quarantined areas, but
which are not heretofore provided for
In this Order, shall be disinfected
under the supervision of. and be GER
tifed by an employee OF the Bureau
OF Animal Industry before being
moved Interstate from the quaran-
tined areas. Hay, straw and similar
fodder, may be moved Interstate from
the areas herein quarantined only up
on certification by an employee OF
the Bureau OF Animal Industry.
Copies of the above mentioned B. A.
|. Order may be obtained from the
Chief OF the Bureau OF Animal In
dustry, whose address is Washington,
ID. G. JAMES WILSON, Secretary of
The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-05
IT s. DEPARTMENT or AoRr.

., Hfst All nf4Ni Of ANhl-
~ CULTURE. OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY. Washington. d. C.. Feb
ruary "a, 1903 Notice No. 80. Notice
10 hereby given that the Secretary OF
Agriculture has. under authority CON
ferrcd by law, issued Ruie G. Revision
tB. A. l. Order 1879 TO prevent the
spread of -and.mouth disease In
cattle. sheep, other rnminnnts and
swine This B. A. |, Order, which is
dated February "a. 1908. aud rs eifec-
tive on and after February 25. 1905.
nbrogates aud takes the place OF all
Orders heretofore issued By the De-
partmeut as TO foct.and mouth disease
In the State OF New York. Pennsyl-
yania. Maryland and Michigan, and
guarantees In these States the fol-
lowing areas. 10 Wit: In Pennsyl.
yania: The entire county of Phila-
delphla, Including the city OF Phila-
delphin: the townships OF Hereford In
B6rks county; Of Milford. Richland
and Springfield. and the boroughs In
olnded therein, In Bucks County; Of
Marion and Walker In Center County
OF Pine Greek, Dunstable, Woodward
Allison, Bald Eagle, Porter. Lamar
Castnnea and Wayne, the boroughs OF
Mill Hall aud Pennington, and the city
OF Loekhayen. In Clinton County; the
townships OF Hemlock and Montour
In Columbia County, OF Upper Paxton
and Halifax. and the boroughR lnclud-
ed therein. Ia Dauphin County; OF East
Whlteland, TFeuyffrln, East Town. VIII
llstown, East Goshen. West Town,
Thornbury and Birmingham, and the
boroughs and cities included there
IN, in Chester county; of Rad
nor, New Town, Marble. Haver-
ford. Edgemont, Upper provi-
dence, Thornbury, Middletown, Blrm-
ingham. Concord. and Aston, and the
boroughs OF Media and Glen Oiden. In
Delaware County; that portion OF Jun
iata County lying north and east OF
the Juniata River; OF East Donegal,
Rapho. Penn, Warwick, West Earl,
Upper Leacock. Leacock, East Lamp
eter, Mannheim, East Hempheld, West
Hempfeld, Manor. Lancaster. Pequea,
West Lampeter, Strasburg, Providence,
Conestoga, Martic. Drumore. and the
boroughs and cities OF Lancaster In
cluded therein, In Lancaster County;
all OF Iehigh County, excepting Han
over Township, and the boroughs OF
Catasaqua and West Bethlehem In
ciuded therein; and the city OF Will
Transport In Lycoming County; the
townships OF Upper Hanover, Skip
pack, TowamenBing, Upper Gwn-
edd. Lower Gwynedd, Whitepain.
Worcester, Lower Providence, Up-
per Merton, Norriton, Plymouth.
Upper Dublin, White Marsh, Low
er Merton, and Springfield.
and all boroughs and cities included
therein, and also that portion OF the
borough OF LansdaIe lying In Hatfield
Township, In Montgomery County; the
townships OF Anthony, Limestone, Val
ley, West Hemlock, Cooper, Mahoning
and Mayberry, and the borough Of