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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-05-08
School Supt. Warner Crippled.
Pollock, La, May 3, 1909,

Editor Colfax Chronicle:
l WAS so unfortunate as to get the
small bone of my right leg broken
while on my way to attend picinc
at the close of the Harris school on
April Odd, at which time and place
was to deliver an address.
got off the train at Verdn, and
finding all the teams at the sta bile
engaged took a seat in a wagon
dra WIN by mules. Had not gone far
when the mules tried to run away,
aud in giving the driver what assist
ance could, lost my balance, and in
trying to jump TO prevent a fall was
thrown from the wagon, the fore
wheel running over both limbs just
above the ankles. the left limb being
under the right. Thinking WAS not
seriously hurt | went on to Hargis
and performed my duties. My limb
was very painful for two or three
days, but thinking it WAS only muscu-
lar trouble did not have it exam
ined until last Saturday, by which
time it had grown much worse, after
had been up ON it one day perform
ing some public duties at Bentley.
On examination the doctor said the
small bone was broken, and | would
have to remain i'm bed for about ten
DAYS. The Office work will 20 right
on, and hope To be able to do some
field work before the schools all close
Tha Iasf snopfinU az the parisl
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Bentley school Picnic.
Secretar'

After a successful term of eight
months, the Bentley school closed on
Friday, April 30th. The day was
pleasantly spent ina social gather
ing of patrons, pupils and friends.
Tie writer recommends such meet
iugs. for they have tendancy to
bring people closer together ON educa-
tional problems. They encourage a
spirit of unity that seems TO move
the people To higher and noblier pur-
poses.
The first address OF the day was an
instructive talk by Mr.. II. l.. Brian.
of verda. He spoke principally on
education, and also ON the teaching
of agriculture in the schools. Space
will not permit me to reproduce every
thing he said, but, l think some
things he said appealed SO forcibly
to the people, that they should be
mentioned. He said that our .coun-
try boys and girls should not be en-
couraged to leave the pleasant homes
of the country, but that the boys
should b- taught scientific farming.
aud the girls industrial work of the
homes, such as cooking, sewing, ETC.
The next thing that attracted the
attention of the people WAS the re-
frpshments. Free lemonade was ar
ranged, and there wassuchan nbund-
ance of it that the people could not
exhaust the supply. The dinner war
one of the old picnic type, plenty foI
everybody and "A surplus to take to
the homes. So much gathered up
after everybody bad eaten, that il
might have reminded one OF the
miracle of s.seven loaves and five
fishes.
After dinner we had the pleasure %
listening to au excellent address by
Supt. j. N. Warner, of Pollock. Ths
priucipal feature of the talk WAS the
progress Of the Bentley school. h,
complimented the people of Bentley
far the Efforts they have made Il
bnild up their school. He said there
was still great work To be done
He encouraged the idea of building 4
two-room school house.
The last thing to be noticed wal
n base ball game between the Pollock
and Bentley teams, which resulted il
a victory for Pollock by a score o
5 to /.
In conclusion let me say that TIN
the day spent WIS worth the while
for the people left the grounds witt
broader ideas and greater determine
ton and inspiration than they ha'
when they came. Let Us have thi
good time again. one OF THEM.
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Bankrupt Sale.

In the matter Of the bankruptcy OF
j. w. Ethridge.
Notice is hereby given that | will
sell all of the notes and accounts be-
longing to the estate of j. w. Eth
ridge. on Saturday. the I'D day oi
May, 1909, the sale to be made at the
X. z. jackson store. in the town oi
Montgomery. on said date, between
the hours OF III a. IN. and IL m, to
the highest bidder for cash for not
less than % per cent of the appraised
value, as shown by the inventory
made in said estate of j. W. Eth.
ridge. bankrupt.
Witness my signature on this the
9Th day Of May, 1903.
4. Nj. JACKSON.
myS-3t Trustee.
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Bankrupt Sale.
In the matter of the estate OF j. +.
Drewett, Bankrupt.

In the matter of the estate OF j. f.
Drewett, Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that | shall
sell all of the notes, accounts, mer-
chandise and store fixtures and one
lot of sheep belonging to the estate
of j. +. Drewett, at the store house
of j. +. Drewett, bankrupt, at Har-
gis, La, on the 22d day of May, 1903.
between the hours of 10 Il. m. and Il
m. to the highest and last bidder
for cash a not less than three-fourths
of their appraised value, as per the
inventory and appraisement of said
estate of j. +. Drewett, bankrupt.
The merchandise and fixtures are
to be sold in one lot. the notes and
accounts in one lot, and the sheep in
one lot.
Witness my signature on this the
9Th day of May, 1903.
b. A. FORTSON.
myS-3t Trustee.
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NUMBER %.

SPRING here, necessary
Our Stock of Spring Goods will be found large and varied
from which selections, and take pleasure
inviting inspection of stock which has been selected
with special view to the needs of the trade.
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COifax, La, May 4, 1913
The town council of the town Of
Colfax met this day with the Hon.
C. n. Cnrnahan, mayor, presiding.
Present Aldermen Mcknight, Cole,
O'Quinn and Williams. Absent, Le-
Sage.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The following claims were allowed
aud ordered paid:
Chas. Grunewald, crow bar %
Esnu White, work ON streets ~
The town marshal presented his
monthly report showing that he had
collected ms follows since last report:
Licenses. .......-....................-. AZ w
Fines ............................. W
He exhibited receipt from Bank OF
Colfax for $40, aud paid the balance
of one dollar to the treasurer, where
upon his report was accepted and APP
proved.
By q. H. Mcknight
Be it resolved by the town council
of the town of Coliax in regular SEES
sion convened, That the town mar
shall is instructed and ordered to re-
move or suppress all offensive hog
pens. privies and all other offensive
or unhealthy surroundings aud to
arrest and bring before the mayor
all persons who will not obey his or
ders relative To removing hog pens
and cleaning privies and water clos
cts.
There being no further business be-
fore the council it adjourned until
the next regular meeting.
e. N. CARNAHAN,
!. A. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
Secretary.
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Alexandra. La. May L, lJUS.
Editor Colfax Chronicle:
In your valuable paper of May 1.
1909, appears letter from MIR. ID. f.
Estorge. inreply to my letter. Allow
me to request you to kindly allow
me the same privilege by publishing
in the Chronicle the herein enclosed
reply to Mr.. Estorge.
Yours very truly, J. A. O'SHEE.
Alexandria. La. May 1, 1909.
Mr.. III. +. Estorgr, Opelousas, La.
Dear Sir:-Reierring to your letter
dated April p, 1909. appearing in
the Colfax Chronicle, | leg To advise
you that, on Feb. ID, 1909, l adj
dressed the letter you complain OF to
Hon. w. NJ. Wallace, Chairman, and
sent you, as well AS the other mem
hers. carbon copy thereof. l Ell
closed said copy in a ten-iuch envel-
ope. plainly addressed to you Mt
OpeIousas, with my name and adj
dress on the envelope, and if, as you
say, YOU have not received said let
ter, it would have been returned to
me by the postmaster of your town.
Hence, YOU must have received the
letter in question. l will register this
letter to you, SO that you will not
have an excuse to deny the receipt
thereof
In your letter, third paragraph.
you quote from my letter correctly,
by saying that l charged the board
with placing over 100000 acres lat
an average of $11.32 per acre"
In the sixth paragraph thereof. you
unfairly say: "As matter OF fact
the value of pine timber land, Class
A, for the parish of Rapides was plac-
ed a $17.OO per acre" Why not be
fair in this matter? / said the aver
age assessment of all the timber
lands was $11.32
AS to the A, B, e classification OF
long leaf pine timber tracts OF 5O0,-
900 acres, as obtaining in. Rapides,
Calcasieu, Vernon, Sabine and Nat
chitoches, do you not feel just n little
"a ashamed to have made the A, b, e,
classifica tions?
As matter OF fact, do, or do you
not, know that the owners OF the
large tracts of pine timber lands have
no B and c lands when they decide
to sell. As a fact do you not know
it is all "A" lands? That is, the num-
Der of acres of Z lands is SO insignifi-
cant that had your Board acted in
behalf of the interest of the State you
wonld never have allowed Mr.. Gran
dell, the representative of said inter-
ests, to make you adopt such an un-
fair classification.
Again, you usurped power not with
you in presuming To make the classi-
| fication. That is the duty of the AS
SCISSORS. In Catahoula pine timber
lands are assessed at $25 per acre,
and Grant lands ut 800 per acre, yon
would then, acting conscientiously.
equalize by either raising Grant to
$25, or making both parishes lands
at $22 so per acre.
As to Secretary Curley' letter, why,
really, is it merely play upon
words" just as your letter is. l will
send him a copy of this letter tor his
better information.
With sentiments of high esteem,
and hoping you will yet see the err
ror of your ways, believe me,
| Very truly yonrs, J. A. 0'SHEE.
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Notice..

New Xerda, La. May 4, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that there
will be a meeting Of the shareholders
of the Verda State Bank at their
banking house In New Verda, La,
ON Monday, June Z. 1909. for the pur-
pose Qfselecting "a board OF directors
and for the transaction of such 9th
err business that may come before
the meeting.
G. c. PURvIS.
myS-5t Cashier.
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Official Proceedings of the Col
fax Town Council.

COlfax, La., April lO, I9O9.
The town council of Colfax met this
day with 9. n. Carnahan, mayor,
presiding, all the members present
except j. w. O'Quinn.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The following claims were allowed
and ordered paid:
Goude 4 Gray, at ending
Sandy Wilkins.................S l3 30
nd. GivrBs, hauling.-........ 10 90
Mrs. NJ. Williamson, hauling 2 90
Co!fax Chronicle. printing! j 10
W. ID. Irwin. feed prisoners. 3 30
j. II. McNeely, bill rendered. l 30
EsHu White, work on streets 8 90
The marshal handed in bis report.
as fellows:
Marshal's report showing IL
censes collected ..............2 S4 %
Taxes. .. As 90
Fines .... IL so
Report received and accepted.
There being no further business
council adjourned until next meet
ing. c. n. CARSAHAN,
j. A. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
Secretary.
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wANTED.-Ten good tie hackers.
Apply to +. +. LEMOINE.
InyS-tf Colfax. La.
At Big Pine Camp No. /.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06
AT THE TODD HOME.

Mrs. T. NJ. Todd entertained a
number of her lady friends yesterday
al her residence on East Main. The
occasion was in honor of Mrs. Col
lins of Denver. a sister ofshrdlutaoi
lines of Denver, and Mrs. McGovern
of Salida. sisters of Mrs. Todd. The
afternoon was enjoyably spent at
900" the favors for which, water
color and a pretty spoon, were pre-
sented to Mrs. Bunting and Mrs.
Wheeler. Mrs. Guy Boyer favored
the guests with a vocal selection, ac-
companied by Mrs. Wickersham. The
table was handsomely decorated with
pink and white carnations, the other
decorations being carried out in these
colors. Miss Ida Wadsworth and
Miss Ellis McCulloch assisted Mrs.
Todd in serving. In the evening a
few of the neighborhood friends were
invited in and the evening was pleas
antly spent in playing whist.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06
FAIR WEATHER TOMORROW.


Today has been ideal in its beauty,
cold and clear and a sharp wind To-
morrow bids fair to be another beau
tiful day. The weather map issued
this afternoon says:
Forecast till 6 p. m. Sunday. Us
sued at Denver.)
For Colorado: Tonight fair, sun
day fair and warmer.
Weather Conditions.
The disturbance has moved to the
northeast coast having caused de-
structive winds in portions of the
South and East. A secondary low
pressure area covers the west Mississ-
ippi valley this morning.
The temperature is unusually high
for the season along the east coast,
but cold weather prevails in the in
terror. with freezing temperatures as
far south as st. Louis and southern
Kansas.
Precipitation has been general in
the eastern states, the south Rocky
mountains, and it is showing this
morning along the northwest border
and raining on the northwest coast.
Conditions indicate continued fair
weather in this vicinity for tonight
and Sunday, with warmer weather
Sunday.
r. NJ. HARDINGE.
Official in Charge.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

A crayon sketch by a well known
farmer and fruit grower was hung
in the window of The Sentinel today,
depicting scene in Monument canon.
The sketch is "A copy of a well known
photograph of the Lincoln monument
in the Monument canon and is very
creditablby done. But the unique
feature of the crayon sketch is the
frame surrounding. This was made
.jy another orchardist living close to
the one who made the crayon draw
ing and IL consists of $50 pieces of
wood and represents a world of work
and patience. The crayon sketch is
most true to nature and the whole
piece of work has attracted a great
deal of attention this afternoon from
hundreds of people. The gentlemen
were both so modest about their
work, which is certainly ereditable to
them that they did not care TO have
their names mentioned.
r. A. Matthews, the builder and
contractor, has completed plans for
remodeling the old Sweeney terrace
on Seventh street, which he recently
acquired from Milne and Milne. The
building will be moved back from the
street thirty feet and Will be raised
and a modern cement basement built
under it, With gas and steam heat,
which will be added. and the building
increased to twenty rooms, it Will be
used for private hotel. II VIII be
one of the most valuable pieces of
property in that section. 1t is the
intention of the owner to make the
new building modern in every re-
spect.
One drunk was brought before
Judge Hill in police court this morn
ing He Dleaded guilty and as he
Offered no excuse he was given the
customary fine, So and costs.
Machine for the making Of rubber
stamps just received at 5O2 Colorado
avenue. You needn't go out of the
city for this work. II. w. Light will
do it right and at right prices.
Mrs. W. Mont Gibson has issued
cards for an at home on Friday after
noon, February -, at the home of
the Gibson family. cornor of Tenth
and Rood streets.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

Tomorrow evening Rev. Edwards
will fill the pulpit as usual at the
Presbyterian church. In the evening
Rev. II. A. Miller who has Just re-
turned from the Philippines. will fill
the pulpit Monday evening there
will be a meeting of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood and Hon. j. S. Carnahan
will deliver an address on Good Cit
izenship." MIR, Il. A. Sherman will
sing a bass solo.
Katie Kraber today sold to J. l.
Bergstresser Is acres of fruit land
for $4,000.
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MR.. AND MRS. RANKIN
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

Mr. and Mrs. James II. Rankin
charmingly entertained last night at
dinner party. at their home at SOC
Grand avenue. Sixteen guests were
present. The table was prettily dec
Grated with carnations and smilaX
and the dinner was delightfully."- APP
pointed and served. Instrumental
music was the amusement of the
evening and some very fine selec-
tions were enjoyed. Among those
who We're present are: Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. X. Byers, Mrs. Ward, who is visit
ing in the city and is an old friend
of Mrs. Byers', Mr.. and Mrs. White
more, Mr.. and Mrs. LeClere. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hopkirk. Mrs. Lytle and broth
er, who is also an out of town guest,
Mrs. Jackson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross, Mr..
and Mrs. Worrhington, and the host
and hostess. Mr.. and Mrs. Rankin.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

This afternoon license to wed
was issued to Galley Moad, OF Ham
mond, Okla, and Miss Ina Fimple,
of this city. The young lady is II
years of age, the young man is 2l.
Today George II. Davis sold to
James NJ. Snipes tract of fine land
in the Mt. Lincoln fruit farm, for
S6,25O
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Having bought the business of the
Cameo Coal company from Milne &
Milne, January 81, 1903, all orders
received after January 20, 1903,
should be paid to w. Fl. Plato, dealer,
yard Office 615 South avenue. Phone
Junction 257.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

in Pomona district, S-acres in full
bearing. good soil. full water right
at 1924 per acre.-Ollie e. Bannis-
ter. 424 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

Cigars. tobacco, candy. nuts. post
cards, stationery and notions.-The
Suitorium. 125 South Fifth street
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

On February 4th there is to be
christening of one of the large monu-
ments, which Will be named Lincoln
monument. MIR. Otto has nice ex-
hibit in the window of the Star Store
which is attracting much attention.
1t consists of silver pick and golden
shovel handsomely decorated and ac-
companied by excellent views of the
canyon. This pick and shovel is to
be used in. breaking ground for a
road to the canyon whenever suffic-
lent funds can be available for this
purpose. Mr.. Otto is asking one dol
lar from each member of the Fruita,
Grand Junction and Palisade cham
ber of commerce to help to that end
and is receiving some announcement
from these leaders and other parties
interested. ed.-Fruita Telegram.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06
Elks Ball.

At Margery Hall instead of at
auditorium. Don't forget the date.
February 10, 1909.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

The county commissioners are
roads and bridges today.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

When you have furniture to move,
call up the Blue Barn, Junction 22S.
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SNAPS WORTH BUYING,

One pair of fine lots on Main
street between 11th and 18th for
$1,000.
One pair of lots on North 9TH
street, east front. $3.50.
One business lot and building that
rents for $50 per month on Colorado
avenue between 4th and 5th streets.
Price. $500.
One business lot and small build
ing that rents for SO per month on
Colorado avenue between 3rd and 4th
streets. Price, $1,000, one-half cash.
One pair of lots on Ute avenue east
of 4th, S175.
Ten acres one-half mile north of
the city between list and 4th streets,
9 acres in 2-year-old Winesap and
Jonathan apples. Price, $500.
Ten acres on Grand avenue, two
blocks east of the Slocomb addition,
$4,000.
Five lots and one 4-room house
and one room house in Cannon's sub
division for 5000
THE RICH-HUTCHINSON REALTY
COMPANY.
FOR SALE-One of the best 10-acre
tracts in Bonita valley set to best
varieties of trees. A bargain on
easy terms. Edward R. Heflin,
room Margery building.
New postals every day at Van Horn
Drug Co., 551 Main.
How is thisZ Pair of lots on Teller
between 5th and 9th for $3.50. Ollie
Z. Bannister, 424 Main.
Best work at the lowest prices
the Suitorium.
The Seely mattress has no equal
Cosgrove e Slough are sole agents
Valentines at Van Horn Drug Co.
551 Main.
Drugs at Van Horn Drug. Co., SOL
Main.
The little prices still continue al
the Suitorium.-Phone Black CO..;
1875 South Fifth street.
"Juanita coal is better-Phone
Junction 323.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06
JOHN OTTO DETERMINED
TO BUILD SCENIC ROAD

John Otto, the original boost
er of Monument canyon as n
park, was in town the latter part
of last week. He is still en-
thused with the idea of putting
Il road around the rimrock of
the canyon and making II ma
tional park of the scenic spot.
His idea is n good one and he
should receive sufficient encour-
agement to accomplish his de-
sires.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

Last night at the La Court
hotel, the Athenian division of
the Sophmore class of the High
school gave the banquet to the
Spartan supporters. The GUS
tom, which has been in vogue
in this school Ior the past nine
or ten years is very delightful
one and each year the occasion
is most enjoyable one.
A toastmaster appointed by the
class called upon the different mem
bers, who responded with witty and
interesting addresses. The following
were among those who spoke: Miss
Murphy. Miss Stone, Miss Barkuloo
Miss Norine. Miss Gilpatrick. Mr.
Walter Nelson. Mr.. Melville Dilly,
Mr.. Underhill, MI. Roy Caldwell, Mr..
Clarence Carnahan,
Phillip McCary, captain-elect of the
Tiger football team for '09, officiated
as POSTMASTER, filling the position in
a very creditable manner About
forty-eight were present and 1t was
one of the most successful of the
annual functions.
The following menu was served by
MIR. Buthorne and thoroughly enjoy
ed by the students:
Bouillion with Rice
White Fish with Egg Sauce
Dreaded Pork Sauce with Shoe String
Filling
Chicken Salad Lettuce Sandwiches
Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Coffee
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

Van Horns for imported Olive Oil.
s51 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

Subscribe for The Daily Sentinel.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

New postals every day at Van Horn
Drug Co. 551 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

The little prices still continue at
the Suitorium.-Phone Black Co.,;
125 South Fifth street.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

Drugs at Van Horn Drug. Co., 551
Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

How is this? Pair of lots on Teller
between 5th and 9th for $3.50. ONE
Z. Bannister, 424 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

FOR SALE-One of the best 10-acre
tracts in Bonita valley set to best
varieties of trees. A bargain on
easy terms. Edward R. Heflin,
room Margery building.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

"Juanita coal is better"-Phone
Junction 323.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

The Seely mattress has no equal
Cosgrove e Slough are sole agents
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

Best work at the lowest prices
the Suitorium.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

We make a speciality of range con-
nection. j. f. Mckenzie. Phone Red
l5l.
The daily sentinel., 1909-02-06

The present Indications point to
a season of great activity in all lines.
and we are going to remodel our
store In order to do this. we are
running a special sale on our entire
line of fall and winter shoes at great
ly reduced prices. We do not carry
shoes over from one season to an
other. The profit is all yours for
few days to make room for spring
goods All $3.50, S4O0 and $500
shoes at S2.75; $500 shoes at seas:
boys and girls $500, $3.50 and
$500 shoes at $1.i5 and S1.35 chill
dren's s1.25, $1.50 and $500 shoes
at 95c. We invite you to call and
see for yourself. 1t will pay you to
buy ow.-McConnell & Lowe Shoe
The National tribune., 1909-12-16
The 55th PA.

Editor National Tribune: In order to
settle dispute will you please give a
short sketch of the 55th Pa.-Benjamin
G. Worden, National Military Home,
Kansas.
The 55th Pa, one of the fighting regi-
ments. was organized at Harrisburg,
Dec. 4, 1861. and after serving out two
enlistments was finally mustered out
Aug. 80, 1865. 1t was commanded by
Col. Richard White, whose term of SER
vice expired March "a, 1865, and dur
ing the remaining months Lieut.-Col
James MetZger was in command. AT
Drewrys Bluff the 55th occupied an ex-
posed position when the division was at
tackled by Beauregards forces. and re-
ceived the full force of the attack, los
ing over 900 men killed. wounded, and
captured Col. White and 164 men were
taken prisoners. At Cold Harbor the
regiment lost 12 killed, 110 wounded
and 20 missing, and in the assault OF
Petersburg, "a killed, 124 wounded, and
eight missing. During the closing bat
ties of the war the 55th was in Twenty
fourth Corps. 1t belonged to Ames's Di-
vision, Tenth Corps, and lost EOS killed
and 271 from disease, etc. It's total Of
killed and wounded was 1882, and Sc OF
its members died In Confederate pris'
ons.-Editor National Tribune.