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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
BETTER ROADS ARE IN SIGHT
Work Up Canyon Leading East
Shows Marked Change.

The new grade leading east up Canyon
street to the top Of the hill is getting in
shape and shows the extent and value of
the Improvement taking place. The
Gazette has heretofore referred to this
work. When completed the road will
make an easy and uniform grade the
entire distance, many kinks in the old
road, such as turns and steep pitches,
The road is Strengthened and the grade
made uniform by crossing the creek in
the canyon twice, big culverts put in
place to let the water pass through.
Now that the work shows it's complete
ness and perfection the wonder is ex-
pressed why it was not undertaken long
ago. The Colfax Investment Co., own
ing Grand View addition at the top OF
the hill, is doing the work and paying
all expenses except $1,000 contributed
by the county. The total cost is ex
pected to reach $4,000 The grade has
been changed from a 20 per cent in
places to regular eight per cent to the
top of the hill.
The favorable action of the commits
siOners last week on the petition OF prop
erty owners residing on the Palouse road
Tor Improvement of one mile of road be
ginning where the work mentioned above
leaves of, is move in the right direc-
tion aud means the extension OF the
macadam for another mile The prop
erty owners asking for the extension
were Oliver Hall, Arthur Howe, Sam
Strickler and james Morrison. Accord
ing to the petition the property owners
are to pay / ) per cent of the cost OF i'm
provement. the county 35 per cent and
the state so per cent. Work will COM
mence on this road as soon as it is ap-
proved by Highway Commissioner Rob
erts. The macsdam, OF course, is ex-
pected to eventually reach our sister
town OF Palouse, but in the mean time
will be OF great benefit to farmers along
the route in reaching the county seat.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12

several weeks ago by his peculiar antics,
has been heard from in San Francisco
by enacting the same role there that be
dld here. He told the officials there that
ne was an escaped criminal. and when
they refused to put him in Jail slashed
bis clothes with a knife, He was then
hustled out of the office. Moses bears
all the ear-marks OF being a dope fieud,
but Sheriff Carter thinks that pure
cussedness and love of notoriety is more
at the bottom OF his antics than any
thing else. Apparently be has been
coddled by relatives until he il thoroughly
spoiled. His habits, some of them, are
6eastly almost beyond belief. A hickory
club. reinforced with a pair OF strong
arms, is the beat antidote the low
minded fellow can get.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Dscoration Day.

The meeting called for last Saturday
night in A. 0. Z. W. hall did not ma
terialze in numbers to satisfy those
present to go ahead and perfect plans
for the proper observance OF Decoration
Day on the 30th. 1t was decided to call
a meeting to be held Saturday evening,
May 20, in A. o Q. W. hall, at which
all G. A. R. men, Sons OF Veterans, mem
bers OF the Relief Corps, veterans OF the
Spanish war and citizens gen.
orally are expected to be present. Bear
in mind the time and place and let there
be public rally for the proper observ,
ance OF Decoration Day.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12

to Cushman; Stapleton went out on
high fly 10 Anderson; Wynne struck out;
Wells went out, Newell to Savage.
Seventh Inning struck out;
N'~ell went out on high fly to center;
Brown went out, Morley to Canutt;
Morley flew out to short Cushman got
to first or error by Brown; B Canutt
got to first on felder's choice; HambIen
went out on high fly to Cox and Y
Canutt went out, GOetz TO Savage.
Eighth Inning-Goetz struck out;
Hodge hit safe but was caught trying
to steal second; Anderson flew out to
center; McCutcheon went out, England
to Savage; Savage caught Stapleton's
high foul; Wynne hit for two bases;
Wells went out, Goetz to Savage.
Ninth Inning-Newell went out, Ham
blen to Canutt; Brown hit safe; Savage
few out to left, Cox went out, Cushman
to Canutt; Morley hit a two-bagger;
Cushman struck out; Morley was caught
trying to steal third; B. Canutt went
out, Hodge to Savage; Final score, Pa
10 lse 8. Colfax 2
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
TRAINING SCHOOL GRADUATES
Commencement Exercises Held in
High School Auditorium.

The auditorium of the High school
building was filled to capacity Wednes-
day evening to witness the commence
ment exercises connected with the Trair-
ing School OF st. Ignatius hospital.
Those who went enjoyed an excellent
program, besides seeing a wealth OF
youth and beauty. The stage was rich
in the possession of bouquets and flowers
OF all kinds.
The graduating class was composed OF
Miss Elizabeth Harter OF Colfax and Miss
Carrie Belle White of GreenvilIe, Tennes-
see, who looked beautiful dressed in
white. They we're given their diplomas
by DR.. John Benson, and now go forth
as trained nurses. The opening address
was delivered by DR.. William Clay Card.
well, and Father Laroux also spoke at
the close. DIR. W. B. Palamountain ad-
dressed the graduates. and DR.. J. A. Bal
siger presented the medals. The singing
by Miss Katherine Buxbaum aud Mrs.
j. A Bslsiger was greatly enjoyed by
the large audience Professor Moses
favored the multitude with cornet
solo, showing that he understands the
instrument. The opening march and
exit march on the piano by Miss Winni.
fred Codd, and piano solos by Miss Ruby
Sherfey and little Miss Hall were what
might be expected. The exercises were
all greatly enjoyed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Mrs. Emmons Buys Auto.

Mrs. Emmons, daughter of Sheriff
Carter, has bought Chalmers Detroit
automobile, 3O-horse power, George
Cornelius making the transfer. The
m 4chine cost $1925. The sheriff will
use it in his official capacity when occa-
sion demands. II any impression exists
that the auto was bought by the county
it is erroneous, although the sheriff will
use it as above stated.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
A Record Trip.

Mrs. William Clay Cardwell and little
daughter, who went to Pomeroy last
week to visit with relatives and friends,
returned Sunday evening. DR.. Cardwell
left here Sunday morning in his new
auto for Pomeroy, returning in the
evening with his wife and little girl
The distance Travelled was 96 miles.
Considering the big stretch of sand be
tween the two places the trip was made
IN record time, besides try ing the quality
of the machine.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
SCHOOLS Of COLFAX
TEACHERS NAMED
School Year Begins With Most
Old Teachers in Place.
City Superintendent Payne Resigns
to Take Up Study of Medicine--
Elliott /. Moses Selected to Fill
Vacancy Four Vacancies.

Teachers OF the public schools OF Col
fax for the year 1911 II have been
selected by the board of directors, with
the exception of four positions which are
yet to be filed
Elliott L Moses has been selected as
city superintendent to succeed Professor
r. A. Payne, who declined a re election,
as he will go TO Minnesota this summer
TO take a course in medicine.
Professor Payne has been connected
with the schools OF COlfax for four years
He came to teach mathematics and
athletic exercises. He was principal for
one year and city superintendent the
last two yeare.
The teachers were all re- elected. Their
names follow:
Superintendent ..... .. Elliott L. Moses
HIGH SCHOOL.
High school principal ......S Seth T. Freer
Mathematics in High school ... l.. G. Sheets
Latin English. ............. Miss Grace Vial
German English Miss Katherine Buxbaum
Domestic science Miss Josephine McCann
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOOL.
Principal History ....... Ii. Z Bloyd
Reading Spelling 81. -.... Miss Rachel Smith
Science .................Mi Miss Alma Willie
Sixth Grade ....-.... Miss Mary Greer
MAIN STREET SCHOOL
Principal and Fifth w Miss Sina Miller
Third AE;5s
Second Grade e.......... Miss Laura Greer
First Grade. ....... Miss Jessie Pitcher
NORTH WARD SCHOOL.
Second Grade ..... Miss Margaret Oliver
First Grade. e......M Miss Stella DeCamp
Music and drawing 80. Miss Louise Rieman
R. j. Pearse has been elected for science
work in the High school. Mr.. Pearse is
a graduate Of Cornell College, Iowa, and
is highly recommended as a student. He
has been active in all college activities
Robert Spencer has been elected to the
position of arithmetic teacher in the De.
partmental school. Mr.. Spencer has
taught successfully in Garfield aud the
past year has taught in OAkesdale He
will introduce course in business pen
manship in the grades.
The Misses Molloy, Shultz and Norris
sey we're not candidates for re election.
Charles E. Russom was selected for
manual training department, but re-
signed to go back to work in Kansas
City, and will leave at the close of this
school year.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Well Pleased With Trir,

Mayor Weinberg and members OF the
city council who went to Portland last
week to inspect paving conditions in
that city anent the adoption of paving
material for Colfax returned on the in
stallment plan, so to speak, we'll salts
fed with what they saw and greatly
pleased with the treatment accorded
them. We shall probably know at the
next meeting OF the council their decision
as to the kind OF material to be used
here.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
COLFAX LOST ON THE
DIAMOND LAST SUNDAY
PaIouse's Hard-Hitting Bunch
WaIIOps Local Team.
Large Crowd Witnessed Game, the
Weather Being Perfect. CoIfax
and Moscow Cross Swords Next
Sunday on the Local Diamond.

Colfax lost on the local diamond last
Sunday to Palouse's hard-hittiDg bunch.
The PalOusers had control OF the game
from the start. They had their oppon-
ents dszed with astonishment. large
crowd witnessed the game, the weather
being perfect.
Pat Wynne was batted out of the box
in three innings.
The team is strengthened by suitable
addition to the in6eld, and the boys say
they do not intend to lose any more
games.
Moscow's strong team appears on the
local diamond next Sunday. hard
fought game may be looked for.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Honors for DecIain.srS.

Anent the defamation contest at
Whitman College, Walla Walla, last
Saturday night, a dispatch from that
city of the 9th says: Louise Palmer of
North Yakima won first place in the
defamation contest, receiving a silver
cup, the fret ever offered for a decIama-
ton. Norine Hershey of Walla Walla
won second, Harold Leatberman of
Dayton third, Geneva Barton of Colfax
fourth, receiving gold, silver and bronze
medals respectively. There were 16 con-
testants.'
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Heard Governor Folk.

A big bunch of COIfaxites went to
Palouse Tuesday afternoon to listen to
the lecture of ex Governor Folk OF Mis-
sODri delivered ia the evening. Among
the number may be named William l..
Daley, George Horton, Carl Huston, A. G.
Marion, James Richards. W. A Mitchell,
Green Smith, Marshall McCroskey, CT orze
Neil, Frank Reichenauer, William Good
year and C. r. Lowe.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Guarryins and Crushing Rock.

Prisoners confined in the councy Jail
have been engaged in quarrying rock
west OF town and putting it through the
crusher owned by the county for use on
the highways hereabOuts. The city pro-
poses to change the grade leading out
towards Almota and Rebel fat, cutting
out the steep pitch at the bottom of the
hill, when there will be need for crushed
rock, which can be got from the county
at reduced expense.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
The Reid Block.

Work commenced Monday morning
on the new building to be erected by
Richard q. Reid OF concrete blocks on
Main street, next to the new Codd brick.
This will be the fret building erected in
Colfax OF concrete blocks, and may
prove to be the entering wedge for others
1;bo
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12

Earned Runs-Palouse 8, CoIfax 2
Two Base Hits-Wynne, Morley, Gale.
Home Runs-Savage, Hanlblen
Base on Balls I # GoetZ l. of Pamblen 9.
Struck Out-By Goetz 2, by Wynne 2, by
Hamhlen s.
Left on Ba es- Colfax 9, Palouse G.
Hits off Wynne-7 in three innings.
~ First Inning-HOdge first man up for
PalOuse singled; Anderson second man
up singled, advancing Hodge to third;
Hodge scored on Newell's intield hit on a
close play at the home plate, Anderson
going TO third on the came play; Brown
got to first on fielder's choice, Newell
being thrown out at the home plate;
Brown stole second, went to third on
Cushman's error, Savage getting to first
on fielder's choice; Brown scored on q
hit by Cox; Cushman missed thrown
ball, letting Savage score; Cox was
thrown out at third by nice return by
McCutcheon and Gale struck out, end
ing the agony; three hits, three stolen
bases, three errors, netting four runs for
Palouse; in Colfax half Morley went out
Hodge to Savage; Cushman got single,
went to second on B. Canutt's infeld hit,
Canutt getting to first; Hamblen few
out to Cox and Cuahman scored on v.
Canutt's single; McCutcheon went out,
Brown to Savage.
Second Inning-England singled; GoetE
struck out; Hodge went out, Wynne to
Canutt and Anderson was out on a high
foul; Stapleton first man up for Colfax
went out, Brown to Savage; Wynne
singled; Wells went out on an infield fy;
Morley walked and was caught at sec
ond by Cushman's infeld hit; SO far
Palouse 4, Colfax l.
Third lnning-NeWell singled; Brown
got to first on an error by Wells; Newell
scored on a hit by savage; Brown was
thrown out at the home plate; Savage
went out on an indeld hit by Cox; Cox
went to third on hit by Gale; England
was out, Wells to Cauutt; Colfax half,
B. Canutt few out to short; Hamblen
hit safe; Y. Canutt flew out to third and
McCutcheon went out, Goetz to Savage;
Score, Palouse 5, Colfax l.
Fourth Inning Hamblen replaced
Wynne without being given a chance to
warm up; Goetz walked; Hodge struck
out; Anderson walked; Newell got to
first on tielder's choice, Goetz being
thrown out at third Brown hit safe.
filling the bases, and Savage hit one
over the fence, scoring four; Cox hit safe
and Gale went out, Hamblen to Canutt;
Stapleton went out on a high fy to
center; Wynne hit safe and was thrown
out at second on Wells infield hit: Nor
ley hit safe and Cushman few out to
Hodge; Palouse 8, Colfax l.
Fifth Inning-England went out. Wells
to Canutt; Goetz went out Hamblen to
Canutt; Hodge struck out; B. Canutt
went out, Goetz to Savage; Hamblen hit
home run; V. Canutt went out, Hodge
to Savage, and McCutcheon was caught
trying to steal second; Palouse 8, Col
fax 2.
Sixth Inning-Savage went out. Cush-
man to Wells; Cox hit safe; Gale struck
out and England went out on high iy
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Officers Elected .

Bristow Encampment No. IA, I. 0. 0.
F., elected officers this week for the en-.
suing term as follows: G. B. CottrelI, G..
P; D. S. Brotherson, s. " Karl Weber,
Fl. P; ". 6. Frazier, W, II. C. Hunt,
treas; A, P. Mechling, scribe; Amos Won
Soehnen, dist. dep.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Preaching at BAPTIST Church.

Rev. c. Fl. b. Moore OF Manhattan,
Montana, will preach at the Baptist
church Sunday, May IA, at IL O'Clock q.
N. 1t is especially desired that all
members and friends OF the church be
present to hear him. Rev. Moore comes
highly recommended by those who have
known him longest.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Another Appendicitis Victim

Miss Lulu Davis, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Davis, was taken to st.
lgnatius hospital Sunday evening and
Monday morning was operated upon
Tor appendicitis. The operation was
entirely successful, the young lady at
this writing doing as we'll as could be
expected.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
School for Defective Youth.

County School Superintendent Mat
toon returned from Medical Lake Wednes.
day afternoon, where he went to take
four defective children ordered sent to
the school for defective youth. This is
located in new building, in no way con
nected with the asylum at Medical Lake,
but located some distance from it.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Returned to His Home.

Walter Weitman, who recently under
went an operation at ST. Ignatius hos.
pital for gangrenous appendicitis. was
able to leave the hospital the first of the
week and return to bis home at Thorn
ton. He is on the highway to recovery.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Appointed Veterinarian,

Congressman La Toilette on the 6th
obtained the appointment of Earl 81.
Nye OF Pullman as veterinarian with
United States troops at Seattle. Nye
had passed the civil service examination.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Park Benefit.

The ladies of the Park Association
announce that RipIey's pharmacy will
give a park benefit from their soda
fountain in few days, the date OF which
will be announced later.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Tea chers' Exams

Teachers examinations began ysster-
day in the High school building and will
continue today and tomorrow.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Initiated Ten Candidates.

Last evening Verona Rebekah Lodge
No. Is, l. o. 0. F., initiated 10 candi.
dates into the mysteries OF tie order.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Mrs. Duncan Submits TO Operation.

Mrs. Riley Duncan of Garfield under
went an operation at st. Ignatius hos
pital Wednesday, and at this writing is
said to be doing as well as could be ex.
npctnd
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Ca me to Assist.

Bishop Wells OF Spokane was here
Monday to assist Rev. j. G. Robinson
of the Episcopal church in confirmation
services
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12

Modern Woodmen Of America.
Charles L. Chamberlin returned from
Tacoma last Saturday. where he was in
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Moses Bob bs Up Again.

The ubiquitous Horatio Moses. who
made himself obnoxious hpreaboutS
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL
AND COMMENCEMENT
Fourteen Graduate With Dis
tinguished HOnors.
SaccaIaureate Service Sunday Even
ing at Ridseway Theater- Class
Day Wednesday Evening, Com
mencement Day on Thursday.

Commencement Exercises of the Colfax
High School will be held next week. 1t
will partake OF the usual features, and is
looked forward to with interest, not
only by the members of the graduating
class but by hosts OF friends as we'll.
The class is a large one. Their names
follow:
Aline Browder. Valedictorian iva
Leon Ettinger, SalutatOrian; Will Harry
Hart, Class President; Margaret L. Crum-
baker, Edgar William Roberts, Martha
Lillian McAmis, Harold Howard, Fred
Merrill Hargrave, Selma Clarke Hunter,
Arthur NJ. Gof, Norman Landon King,
Horace kincaid, Winnifred Rhea Windus,
Ernest w. Arrasmitb.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Class Play,

Friday evening, May 19, at s O'Clock
at the Ridgeway theater, will be pr,.
sented the Class Play, in three acts, en-.
titled "The Private Secretary" for which
the young people are prepa ring and
those who attend may expect to see
something good. Following is the cast:
Mr.. MARYLAND, NJ. F. III. ... Edgar Roberts
Harry Marsland, his nephew =. Ii Landon King
MI. Cattermole. .......... . Leon EttinRer
Douglas Cattermole, nephew, Fred Hargrave
Rev. Robert Spauldin8 w Horace Kincaid
Mr.. Sydney Gibson, tailor Harold Howard
Edith Marsland, daughter to Mr.. Marsland
'''.'..'..- -.-.............A .AlIne BrOWdeT
Eva Webster, her friend and com panion
.-........ ..-........ Winnifred Windug
Mrs. Stead, Douglas Landlady dy...
.'.......... Lillian McAmis
-AAAS0 <AeHLOru- ......... Selma ii unter
A Maid. .............. Margaret Crumbaker
SYNOPSIS
Act l. Douglas Rooms in London.
Act II: MIR. Marsland's Country Place.
Act III: The same.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Baccalaureate Service.

Baccalaureate Service will be held
Sunday evening, May IA, at O'Clock at
the Ridgewsy theater. The program
outlined is as follows:
Music ........-......... High School Chorus
Invocation .............. Rev. N. Nj. Jones
hymn ............ .-. ........ "RecessionaF
CuaTtette.
Scripture Reading 800 Rev. J. G. Robinson
Duet. "Miserere" For Cornet and Trombone
Messrs. Kincaid and Moses.
Baccalaureate Address. Rev. J. II. Bainton
Quartette. e.............. The Day Is Ended"
Benediction n.......,.... Rev. w. A. Diggins
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-05-12
Glass Day.

Class Day exercises are scheduled for
Wednesday evening, May II, at O'Clock
at the new High school building. Those
who attend will witness the following:
Glass Poem. ..............Ha Harold Howard
Glass History. ......... Margaret Crumbaker
Music .-.......-..... Senior Boys Quartette
Glass viii. Observation-Disclosures. Fred Hargrave
CIasz prorboo,, J Horace Kincaid and
'''''' / WiDnifred Windus,
Junior class exercise. Members Of Senior Glass
Presentation of Spade. .........W Will Hart
Song. Observation-Disclosures. Glass
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-22

Graphite, the commonest use of
which is seen in the lead" pencil,
is almost pure carbon This mineral
is therefore only Il step removed
from coal and in fact some of the nat
ural gra hitc deposits are found in
coal beds where the intrusion of mas
ses of intensely heated liquefied ig-
neous rock has metamorphosed the
coal, thus forming graphite. An eX
ample of this natural manufacture OF
graphite out of coal is described in
one Of the reports of the United
States Geological Survey on the Rator
coal field of New Mexico. On the
other hand, large quantities of high
grade graphite are artificially manu-
factured direct from ordinary coal.
In making lead pencils the graphite
is mixed with a clay of fine grain
and the greater the proportion of the
clay constituent the harder the Tencil
Exceedingly soft pencils with large
leads contain but little clay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-22
LIuhtnInu Kills Few

In 1906 lightning killed only 1863
people in this whole country. Ones
chances Of death by lightning are less
than two in million The chance
of death from liver, kidney or stomach
trouble is vastly greater but not if
Electric Bitters be used, as Robt. Mad
sen, of West Burlington, Ia, proved.
Four doctors gave him up after eight
months of suffering from vlrulent liv.
er trouble and yellow jaundice. He
was then completely cured by Elec.
trio Bitters. They're the best stom-
ach, liver, nerve and kidney remedy
and blood purifier ON earth. Only 50c
at Ringer Drug Co.