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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
TURKEYS DIET is BETTER
Or. Fenton B. Turck Of Chicago Al.
lacks Baked Beans and Pie Be-
fore Medical Association.

Detroit, Mich.-Wellcooked vegeta
bles, rice and meat as opposed to New
England mince pie and Boston baked
beans, have made the graceful, self
controlled Turk, the superior of the
nervous. lank New Englander."
This was the contention put before
the Mississippi Valley Medical asso
citation the other day by DR.. Fenton B.
Turck of Chicago.
Diet has more to do with the ma
king of great men or the deterioratins
of the human race to the level of the
brute than anything else declared
Doctor Turck.
Compare that armor plate mince
pie diet INDUCED in by all America
with the two sane meals a day that
are enabling Turkey to produce the
finest specimens Of physical manhood
in the world. Mince- pie and beans
are bringing about race deterioration
not alone in Connecticut and Maine"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
QUEER OLD HAND MILL FOUND
"ouerr," a. This Implement IL Called
First Used In America by the
Indians.

Reading. Pa.-Ever since the Israel
ties gathered mama, ground II In
mills, or beat 1t in mortars, or since
the time the Hebrews grew corn and
the Romans pounded the wheat they
grew. we have had In history the up-
per and neither millstones. In print
tive times the method of grinding ana
pounding cereals was all done by
querns. The housewives Of Scotland.
who had too far to go to the little
water mills. ground their osts and
corn by hand with those little stone
mills. known as querns, and which
were from one foot to one and one
half feet in diameter.
In American history the quern was
the first mill that the indians used to
grind their Indian corn. The photos
Of the Quern. shown in this article.
are those Of the only Indian mill. still
in existence in Pennsylvania. and they
were picked up on . cemetery lot in :
cemetery at Lobachsville. Pa, in the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

furthermore. to trim their hats. The
Empress OF Germany holds that a
knowledge of children. kitchen and
church is to be preferred before all
other accomplishments.
The latest student of royal blood in
the, business world Is the 1S-year-old
daughter of King George. Princess Vic
toria Alexandra. This little lady, the
only daughter in a family Of six. be-
came much interested in the type
writer's In daily use where she resid-
ed. There are two lady typists at
tached to the secretariaI stan of MARI
borough house. which has been the
Kings residence. and finally the young
princess declared her enthusiasm and
asked one Of them to give her the
necessary instruction that she might
operate typewriter. She has learned
to use the machine at fair rate OF
speed
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

Obey valley. where the indians had =
number Of their villages.
No ono seemed to recagnize the hfs-
toric value Of the little stones. thou.
sands viewing them, with the simple
remark, queer stones" passing on
and never thinking about them INV
more. Some time ago a number Of
historians happened to hunt old In
scrfptions on tombstones several CEN
turtles old in this cemetery, when they
accidentally came across the curious
quern. Lifting the same apart. thew
recognized this primitive Indian mill.
The quern Is now in the rooms of the
Berks County Historical society here
where 1t II one of the most important
historical relics ON exhibition.
The quern il In two parts. ana
weighs seventy-five pounds. The Iov.
er stone IL followed out to denth
of about four inches in which the nm.
per or grinder part OF the quern f1ts
Through the center of the grinder :
round hole is drilled, and through fhts
opening the operator of the auerr
dropped the corn, feeding the min -
fast as 1t would grind 1t. On each
side Of this hole was q smaller bole
In which q handle, made eitber :,
wood, stone or iron, fitted. and nv
pushing the handles IN & half circle
The grinding operation was compIsted
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
SHOPPING IN MipocEAN.

The wireless message pulsing over
the sea has put the voyaging financier
In daily communication with the
bourses of New York, London and
Paris. Even In midocean the capital
list may buy or sell. with view to
the protection or the profit of his
purse. But it were vain for mere man
to imagine that he could reserve this
fundamentally to his exclusive use.
If the wireless can be utilized t.
make or to conserve money. 1t fol-
lows as the night the day that 1t is
available for spending money. The
enterprising merchant could not fail
to be alert to this opportunity to in
crease the debit side of fair clients
account. says Washington Post. Faith
ers, husbands, brothers have cherished
the thought that when their dear ones
were safely at sea In swift and luxur-
ious palaces, the item of shopping was
in a state of at least temporary de-
suetuoe., But not so; the rlDDon coun-
ter and the showcases have been ex-
tended. figurately speaking. across the
sea- The lady fair may now indulge
her penchant for shopping even In
midocean. Every department store In
great cities near the Atlantic coast
will be topped with fits tall electric
mast and maintain an operator at its
foot. Bulletins of bargains may be
published on shipboard. Moreover, If
Che lady is on her way home with a
depleted purse. she can make an aerial
draft to meet every tip of every stew
ard on board and make sure that some
of her men-folk meet her with more
supplies promptly on arrival at the
pier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
HISTORIC SADDLE IN MUSEUM
Japanese Emperor's Gift to General
Grant Now In San Francisco
Presented by Son.

San Francisco. One Of the most
notable donations recently received at
the Memorial museum in Golden Gate
park was presented to the museum
the other day by U. s. Grant, Jr. It
is an ancient Japanese lacquered sad
die. the gift of the Emperor of Japan
to General U. 8. Grant when the lat
ter was making his tour of the world.
The saddle. according to Curator
Barron. Is about four hundred years
old. and WIS used by one of the
famous Samurai warriors of four CEN
turtles ago. 1t viii be given a con-
spicuous place at the museum. next to
cabinet Of Japanese curios which
was presented by the same japanese
emperor to President Lincoln.
The gift of the saddle Is regarded
by Curator Barron as a striking evi-
dence of the interest which IL being
taken in the Park Memorial museum.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

There Is one boat on the Hudson
river that refuses to be Oslerized. AL
though the word fast is not usually
relished when applied to the feminine
gender. the Mary Powell glories In
the epithet and has made friends by
It. This boat viii complete this sea-
son fifty years Of service. and the
semfcentennfal anniversary win be
appropriately celebrated. Captain
Anderson has served on the boat forty
years In various capacities. The Mary
Powell is still in daily use by the Hud-
con River Day Line. and cuts the wa
ter between New York and Kingston
not only like a thing of life but like
a thing of very lively life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
AGAINST THE HoBBLE SKIRT
Dress Designer from Paris Says II 10
Horrible and sidesteps Women
Who Wear Them.

New York.-C. POINTER Redfern of
Paris, dress designer, arrived heee
the other day to witness the opening
OF his new place in this city.
Redfern said he was bringing no
new designs that would thrill us, and
while a number of women on board
"hobbied" near him, he seemed to
move aside every time a hobble skirt
came along.
Don't you like the hobble skirt?'
he was asked.
No, do not" he replied. although
! suppose shouldn't say anything
about them. They are horrible. I
never did like anything that is ex-
IRENE in the dress line. Women should
have freedom in dress. Those skirts
are too tight.
I'VE are not going in for them at
all The new style win be the long
waist Of the Louis XIV type. There is
a tendency in that direction In Paris
now. Nine. Cecil Sorel wore such a
waist at the opera lately and created
quite sensation.
I'm not bringing styles here be-
cause you get them just as soon as
they are out"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
BIRCH LEA YES FALL

These may be so abundant as to
give color to portions of infested
leaves. They are spun during the lat.
ter part Of September and the insect
passes the winter within. No perma.
nent injury to the trees is likely to
follow the attack Of this insect. as the
pest has shown that its outbreaks have
been quickly suppressed by natural
enemies.
BY an act recently passed by the leg.
islature the state forester Is authorized
to accept on behalf of the common
wealth requests or gifts to be used Ia
furthering the forestry interests in the
state.
This act enables owners Of waste
land which is of no present value and
on which the taxes are looked upon
as so much money thrown away, an OBJ
portunity to free himself of the burden
and be assured at the same time that
the land viii be converted into a for
est growth which will add much to
the value Of the surrounding property
and improve the scenic beauty Of the
section.
1t Is also hoped that public spirited
parties will contribute to the undertak-
ing and make possible the purchase Of
some Of the low priced land in the
commonwealth
OF the 100000 acres Of waste land IN
the state. 1t seems portion of this
large area might be brought into value
and act as an example to encourage
land owners to undertake forest plant
ing themselves.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

London's bad season. with dull
gray skies and chill winds, is partly
compensated for by the promise of
good grouse shooting. Parliament has
risen in time for the sport. and that
part Of society which is not already
ION the continent" is bound northward
for the moors. Summerless England
is exchanged for Scotland. which,
when the grouse are plentiful and in
good condition. is good place to be,
even II the weather is wet. Bright
skies over the moors transform the
sportsman's part of Scotland into a
semblance of paradise. To be sure.
the serpent is there. The guns crack
and the birds are slaughtered by the
thousands. But they have fulfilled
their destiny. Who can do more?
And mighty good eating is a we'll
cooked grouse from the Grampian
hills.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
Work Of SkeIetonizer Moth, Says
Massachusetts Forester.
Scores Of Letters From Different Parts
Of State Inquirine as to Cause
Damage Done by the
Tined Moth.

Boston.--During the last two weeks
the state forester. F. w. Rane. has re.
ceived scores of letters from different
parts of the state, inquiring into the
cause Of the damage to the birch trees,
the leaves of which everywhere have
become yellow or brown and are drop.
ping on. So general is the desire for
information that the state forester,
through the medium of the press, de-
sires to give the public the following
facts:
The insect causing the damage is
known as the birch-leaf skeletonizer
(bucculatrix canadensisella) one OF
the tineid moths. The outbreak of
the insect is by no means unprece-
denied, as a similar condition obtained
over considerable portion of Massa-
chusetts in 1901, also In the eastern
portion of New York state.
Little Is known concerning the life
history and habits Of the insect. The
moth is small. wings expanding about
three-fourths of an inch. The larvae, or
caterpillars, measure less than one
quarter inch long and occur the latter
part of August or early in September,
feeding on the soft parenchyma of the
leaf and skeletonizing 1t thoroughly. At
this time small oval cocoons may be
observed here and there on the leaves.
These are spun by the caterpillar dur
ing mott. The true cocoons are
brownish yellow ribbed structures
about one-fifth inch In length.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

Worcester, Mass.-Although two
years past the century mark, Patrick
Burns. the oldest man In this county
walked from his home, near Brook.
field. to his sons home, on the North
Brookfield road, more than ten miles,
In two hours and fifty-one minutes.
He attracted much attention and was
followed by small army Of admir-.
ers.
Burns has been in the habit Of ia
king walk each day, but never at
tempted so long a walk before. Burns
has voted for most of the presidents
of the United States.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
EVERY HOUSE HAS ITS BABY
Benevolent stork IL Busy Bird ID
Small Connecticut Town-Every-
body 10 Supplied.

Waterbury, Conn.-Terry's Bridge Is
a little knife town north of here. with
less than one hundred families.
The special Sunday school service
of the Union chapel was scarcely
opened when one of the infant class,
bursting with pride and excitement.
announced to the room:
We have got little baby sister
at our house. The doctor brought
her this morning."
Another girl spoke up, HE
brought one to our house. too, a lit
tie while ago."
YES" announced q third, with
all the conviction of childhood, "he is
going to bring everybody one now
Papa said we were going to have one
the FIRST time we were good . whole
week"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
TYPIST is OF ROYAL BLOOD
Third Lady OF England Proves Her
Interest in the Writing Machine
to BE Real.

London.--Even the daughters of
royalty do not scorn knowledge of
useful occupations. Often we read Of
pretty and youthful princesses who
have begun the study of some art,
perhaps along domestic lines. cookery
or sewing, or have finished course
in nursing, or can show certificate
testifying to their ability in some bust
ness line. The daughters of the late
King Christian of Denmark, namely
the Queen mother of England. the
Dowager Empress of Russia and the
Duchess of Cumberland, were taught
to make all their own clothes and.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
EntomologIst eIames Boring Insect
for whitening Dogwoods-
Remedy Now Lacking.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS who
have been wondering why the branch.
es of the dogwood trees in their yards
AMI in front OF their houses were
whitening need wonder no longer.
Scientific Investigation of the euto.
mologist of the Academy Of Natural
Sciences have established the fact
that the trees are being destroyed by
boring. fieshy, wormlike larva OF
Buprestis beetle. a medium-sized,
thick-necked insect of dull color.
This was announced by Wilmer
Stone, the curator of the academy. He
explained that many specimens Of
dngwood trees had been submitted to
the entomologist and that he had ex-
amined them carefully
The conclusion IL reached that this
insect is doing the damage. 1t is a
mite of beetle and deposits its eggs
under the bark. Its color is such that
IT is not easily noticed. which ac-
counts for the fact that so many per-
sons have been puzzled over the cause
OF the destruction of the dogwood
trees.
Ends OF the slender branches of the
ornamental dogwoods have withered
and dropped OF. When examined with
the naked eye nothing was discern
ible. But the entomologist used the
microscope and got at the root of the
trouble. He was quick to blame the
damage on the apparently harmless
insects that multiply by the millions
and that have been eating the life out
Of countless dogwood trees through
out the city.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

Nearly one million new farms have
been created In the United States du
ring the last ten years. In the Last
ten years the total number of farms
has increased IS per cent, says Ameri
can Agriculturist. In the older states
from Ohio eastward. there has been
going on for twenty years a tendency
toward the amalgamation of farms dis
tant from MARKET into larger holdings.
On the other hand, this section has
witnessed the cutting up into smaller
sizes of many farms nearer to mar.
ket. There are now almost three
times as many farms as in 1870. and
an unprecedented increase In the
value Of farm lands and live stock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

In East Haddam. about sixteen
miles north from the mouth Of the
Connecticut river. hanging in the bel
fry Of st. Stephens church and In use
today. is a bell that was cast in Spain
over 1000 years ago. The Spanish In
scription stating that the bell was
cast In Spain in SIS and the name of
the priest who blessed It are all very
distinct Those who have interested
themselves In this valuable old relic
claim the church in Spain where 1t
originally hung was destroyed by Ma
poleon. this bell and many others be-
ing sent to America, where there was
a good market. 1t Is 20 inches high
and "a inches in diameter at the base.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
WEE BEETLE INJURIES TREE

No suggestion is made at this time
as to a possible remedy, but the as
surance Is given that an effort will be
made to find something that can be
used effectively in killing these de-
structive bugs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

A passenger has been carried on a
monoplane across the English channel.
A majority of the people who have to
cross the channel will continue for a
while. however. to risk the danger of
being shaken up in the old-fashioned
way.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29
Bic Peach and Apple crops.

Washington.-The peach, apple and
tomato crops will be the largest in the
history of Niagara peninsula, accord
ing to Consul Webster, at Niagara
Falls, Canada
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

Esperanto is attracting as much at
tention now as the puzzle pictures
did short time ago and mas as many
disciples ar simplihed spelling ever
achieved.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-29

- ONDON.-Great Britain is watcn-
ing with considerable anxiety
the activity of the German kai-
ser on the little island of Bor-
KUN, OH the northwest coast of Han
over, where new naval base has
been established. 1t was there that
two British officers were arrested re-
Gently as spies, In retaliation for
which the British arrested a German
officer named Helm The German
army has just acquired a new rapid
firing gun that fires 600 shots per min
ute. and is safe and accurate. 1t has
been approved by the emperor
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.

Among the hostesses of Tuesday
afternoon were Miss Charlotte Holmes
and Mrs. Claude S. Williams who pre-
sided over bridge party and tea at
the apartments of the former in the
Sampson. The color scheme of yellow
and white was effectively carried out
with the assistance of japanese iris and
flag. The hostesses were assisted by a
number Of society matrons and young
girls.
Mrs. Ralph A. Rudy gave pleasant
five hundred party at her home Wednes-
day afternoon, omplimentary to Mrs.
Frank j. Watson who leaves soon to
make her home in Buffalo, N. Y. The
home was artistically decorated with
daisies and roses,
Miss Hazel Dorius, whose marriage
takes place this month, was the com
plimented guest with Mrs. T. C. Stayner
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

gathering Monday afternoon when she
entertained with dozen tables OF
bridge. after which large number of
friends dropped in for tea. Roses and
beautifully shaded peonics decked the
home and shed their fragrance through
ont the rooms. The hostess was assisted
in the dining room by Mrs. Frank y.
stephens, Mrs, Frank Knox, Mrs. r. D.
Woodruff Mrs. O. X. Lewis, Mrs. J. NJ.
Bowman. Mrs Julius Jungk and Miss
Edna Farnsworih the daughter of the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

An Interesting meeting II
Woman IS Republican club vi
Monday afternoon at the home Z \
II. a. King. SIC East Tent n
street. a paper on "What Glib n
Can Do for Civic improvement
much enjoyed by all, after whitAid
on current events was well Gs|
Continued on Following PA
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Miss Dean Alder was he i,
Tuesday evening at her homs A /
avenue, when she entertained n (
hundred party. Fourteen tabs'
used. The home was prettily ls,
with profuslon of pink srI !
roses. also the different shaee. \
low and red roses were used. "a
sisting during the evening Seu
Blanche Cnine, Miss MAY Ada
Vivian Ellerbeck and Mis- y
Wells.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

Mrs Jonathan C. Royle has accom-,
panied her sons. DR., Sinclair Royle and
Edwin Milton Royle, on their return to
New York. Mrs Royle will pass the
summer at the summer home of Mr., and
Mrs, b. NJ. Royle.
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the winter passed at. some fashionable
school ID the east!

the winter passed at some fashionable
school IN the east
One of the events of ihe week will
be the reception and musicale of the
Genealogical Society of Utah al the
McCune residence Wednesday evening.
The opportunity of viewing the interior
OF this handsome residence Will be
quite feature of the event,
Mrs. William II. Cunningham, who
is always original, revived the good old
game of croquet on the lawn of the
Country club Friday The game was
followed by luncheon and the event
was complimentary TO Mrs. Schumacher.
who is here for short visit
For the same charming visitor Mrs.
w. +, Fife entertained twelve at a
beautifully appointed luncheon Satur-
day afternoon at her home
Miss Edith Chapman originated a
pretty little party Saturday. She re.
sides near Liberty park and invited a
score of the girl friends of Miss Preale
Clark TO meet that fair bride of the
future at kensington. The guests as
sembled at the Chapman home, but later
repaired to the park. where the after
noon was enjoyed Yellow and white
were the colors carried ont in the tables
arranged under the trees Of the park
and where al frosco refreshments were
served.
Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt walked in the
funeral procession Of the late King Ed.
ward dressed IN an evening suit with n
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

The formal opening of the orphans
home and day nursery will take place
Thursday from 3 until o'clock and all
who have taken anv part in the erection
of tho notable building are invited to
hn nrCspnL.
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|. In order to prevent imposltlons
: and embarrassments. The Tribune
: requests that persons leaving sociui
: notes. and especially marriaSe
: notices or engagements, Tor puph-
cation, leave with them names
through which the source OF the
same may be traced II the matter
. Is called in question,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

Among the charming ho,t,.,.
Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. b.,
nung and Mrs. j. M. Davis = =,
tertained at Il prettily ar7aup,;i
affair, when ten tables Wors l
with several friends coming II I
later. Peonies in all shades pr,,. n !,
table where Mrs. o. X. LcVis h;
Frank Rouche poured. assissi I
Misses Rose Evans, Helen En-,
Hilda Greeson. The affair vu d
ond in a series Of similar afiIr
week when Mrs. Davis and Nn'
nung were hostesses. +
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer B. Jones have
returned from the east.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-12

Miss Margaret Mcclure has returned
from New York, where she has been
attending Miss Spenco's school
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PERSONALS.

Mrs II. A prosscr and daughter are
here from New York and are at their
Cottonwood summer home.