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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
Time PIECE
Cantonese Still Content With
Archaic Water Clock.
Among the Quaint Survivors Of An
other Age ls This Primitive
Form OF Time Register
and Hour Glass.

Canton. China.-Threading the mar
row. dark, winding streets of Canton
II is easy for the traveller to imagine
that he has been suddenly transported
into some forgotten century. There
is no large city visited by the tourist
that Is SO entirely native in its aspect
that is so entirely immersed in its
own peculiar civilization. Canton
looks practically the same today as
1t must have looked nearly six CEN
turtles ago when the celebrated Vene-
tian adventurer, Marco Polo. visited
it and wrote his vivid descriptions of
its many curiosities. Among the
quaint survivals of another age the
famous water clock must take prom
inent place. This is primitive form
Of time register and hour glass
worked by water.
To visit II the stranger makes his
way along the picturesque and crowd
ed street of the double gateway In
the old city. Here are the largest
and most fashionable book stores. and
1t is this street that is the most
favorable haunt of the literati. The
double gateway itself pierces a sec
ton of a very fine old wall dating
from the seventh or eighth century
and above 1t is seen the curious cree
ton in which the Slepsydra. or water
clock. is housed.
This consists of four large copper
jars mounted on steps one above the
other in such fashion that when the
top one is filed the water flows very
slowly, drop by drop. into the next one
and then on into the lowest. In this
last one is float to which is at
tached an Indicator or measure. II
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

Grand Central, you and I, tonight.
and when this party saunters out to
meet Maude shall simply-kill him
dead"
The telephone bell rang clearly,
and Dick answered it.
Yes, this is Dick. Hello, Maude.
What? Am going to spend the
evening at home? Certainly. certain
ly. / feel very tired. dearie. You are
going to the opera with the Car
ringtons. That is splendid. No, I
don't mind. Home about twelve. All
right. Good-by"
Andy grinned sympathetically. and
rose from the chair.
Conclusive, wasn't it?' demanded
Dick. running his fingers through his
thick, close cropped hair. she rings
me up from her best woman friends
to say she is going to the opera"
Maybe she is. Maybe she doesn't
know anything about this other az
fair. I'd go easy. Dick" Andy lit q
cigarette slowly. Women are strange
people. And we blunder into many q
middle. man. You dress. and slip ON
up to the Carringtons' box. I'll 60 and
meet Bob myself. Wasn't halfback
on the good old team? I'll handle any
thing that turns up, and promise to
save the killing for you. You meet
your wife a. II nothing had happened. -
What II she's not there?
Get up there now, as quick a. you
can dress. Phone again that you're
on the way. You don't want q scene
In the station"
II was exactly S:12 when Baird
reached track 26. The shore line ex-
press was due at SIS from Boston,
he found out. In the ensuing three
minutes he wondered Just how he
should tackle the situation. how he
was going to walk up to the man
who looked as II he might have sent
such a telegram to another mans
wife, and tell him he had been sent
by q furious husband to settle the
matter.
He stood over on the left side Of
the gate. strappins six-footer.
square jawed. gray eyed. and tanned
from a recent six weeks yachting
trip, staring at the crowd that came
through gate rs. Bob would linger.
and watch every woman In range.
he had figured. but the people hur-
ried away up to the concourse. and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
More Dogs In France.

Paris.-There are more dogs in
France than most countries. Thus It
appears that to one thousand inbab-
itants there are rs dogs In France and
only 3s in England. 81 in Germany and
II In Sweden. Still hydrophobia il
extremely rare in the Department Of
the Seine, the last case observed dat.
ing back to the year 1905. DR.. Martel
says this good state of things has been
brought about by the law for killing
not only every mad dog. but also for
killing every dog any mad dog may
have bitten or played with. But since
this law cannot work out to perfection
the French also exterminate all stray
dogs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

criticism because II has not taken
more interest in cases of dismissed en-
ployees. Witnesses have pointed out
to the committee that the commission
will not act in the case of dismissed
employee unless it has prima facie evil
dence that the dismissal was because
of politics. 1t is next to impossible.
say the dismissed employees who have
testified. to prove that men were re-
moved from the service through polit-
zeal influence.
Some Of the new members Of the
house who have become much interest.
ed In the grievances Of the postal en-
ployees believe a remedy Of some sort
will be found In the committee on civil
service.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

takes exactly day of IL hours Cor
the contents OF the top jar to be emp
tied completely into the lowest AS
the water steadily rises in this last
receptacle the float points to the hour
marked on the indicator.
The archaic time guage was first
erected about 1924 A. d. It has a
history full of incidents: 1t has been
destroyed many times during invs
sions from without and, riots within
the city. But II has always been re-
stored. so that today. in spite of the
advances made in mechanical methods
Of measuring time, we find the old
water clock in practical use as it was
500 years ago. For a. intervals dur
Ing the day tmore or iess) correct
time is exhibited on . hoard outside
the building and The native Chinese
are quite content to pin their faith
to this unique servant of old Father
time. s-H
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

REPRESENTATIVES, VICTOR MUIR
N DOCK, insurgent Republican. Of
Kansas: Swager Sherley of Kentucky
and Frank Clark Of Florida. both DEM
ocrats. have been fighting to have
every unspoken speech" printed in
the Congressional Record labeled
something like this: Not delivered In
the house Of representatives"
These men believe that the Record.
a. 1t now leaves the press. perpetrates
a fraud on the reader every time 1t de-
clares that Congressman de-
livered the following speech on such
date. when all Congressman -
did was to get permission to insert In
its columns a carefully prepared man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
No Longer Have Small Feet.

Boston. Mass.-Women's feet are
growing larger. A Massachusetts, shoe
manufacturer is authority for the as
sertion. He says few years ago the
average feminine American buyer Of
footgear asked for No. 4. Nova
days most women take No. s or a
No. 6. and In some cases. 1t is whis-
pered. even larger sizes. The width
IL greater. too. The man Of lasts and
pegs thinks the increasing activity
of women In the last few years and
their taller stature. vouched for By In
vestigators. responsible for the pass
ing Of small feet
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

An account of a thrilling snake
fight at the Serotherapic institute.
near San Paulo. was given few days
ago by famous French surgeon.
Professor Pozzi. on his return from
Brazil. There II In Brazil d great SER
pent named the mussurana. which in
offensive itself to mankind. has as its
mission to kill and devour venomous
reptiles. A huge mussurana was
brought out for the edidcation Of Pro
fessor Pozzi and big venomous ser.
pent was set at large in the room.
Then came the fight. The mussurana
Is by nature exempt from the poison
Of other snakes, and the rest Is SIM
ply q matter Of the relative strength
of the combatants. In its opponent
the mussurana found a tough Gus
toner, but in the end the venomous
serpent was slain and duly swallowed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
COMES A TIME
When Coffee Shows What II Has Been
Doing.

"Of late years coffee has disagreed
with me-" writes matron from Rome.
NJ
Its highest punishment being to
make me 1ogy' and dizzy, and It seem
Cd to thicken mp my blood.
The heaviest was when II upset my
stomach completely, destroying my ap-
petite and making me nervous and II.
ritable. and sent me to my bed. After
one Of these attacks. in which Inearly
lost my life, / concluded 10 quit the
coffee and try Postum.
1T went right to the spot! I found
It not only q most palatable and re-
freshing beverage, but Q food a well.
"All my ailments. the 1oginess' and
dizziness. the unsatisfactory condition
Of my blood. my nervousness and irri-
liability disappeared In short erder
and my sorely afflicted stomach began
quickly to recover. began to rebuild
and have steadily continued until uow.
Have q good appetite and am rejoicing
In sound health which owe to the ~
Of Postum" Name given BY Postum
Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little Book srhe RnAd to
WellvilIe." IN pkp. there's . reassn.~
Ever RsoA TIE above lettepe a pew
sos spossss Tres de 20 H.. 40
ere 9e9uenes trueb ~ fu1n - 1QmoD
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

not a man looked as II he were on an
affinity trail. Only one lone girl
fingered. She was not very tall. but
held her head up. chin out. and her
big dark eyes talked louder than
words. Three, four times. she walked
past Andy. and finally she stopped
short. her hands deep in the pockets
OF her long travelling cloak.
Are you Dick Manningr' she
asked in puzzled tone. II wired
Maude. Couldn't she come herself?"
on came Andy's hat. He was all
solicitude and attention. but around
his close. smooth lips there lurked .
surreptitious smilo she could not know
the meaning Of.
Am speaking to-er-Bob?"
Yes. I'm Roberta Fallows, you
know. Maude's chum from Cambridge.
! don't think she expected me until
next week. but had this chance. and
Just ran down at short notice. 1t was
very kind of you to meet me. Mr.. Man.
ming"
"Oh. I'm not Dick. I'm Dicks chum
from Yale"
They both looked at each other for
q moment. then laughed and gripped
hands Andy piloted her deity to the
taxi stand and managed to give tho
chauffeur intricate and roundabout d.
rections on the longest way to reach
Ninety-sixth street West. before be sat
down beside her.
you see. they had this previous
engagement dinner at the CARING
tons. then box party afterward. and
Dick told me to go and meet you"
Andy explained the matter happily.
Never had he seen such deep. wine-
brown eyes before. or such dark. up
curling lashes.
Then why did you allow me to
rambie helplessly around that gate
until just had to speak up myself!
Didn't Maude tell you what looked
hke?"
Not one word" he said solemnly.
I'm fact. was handed the telegram
and told to go and meet Bob that
was ALL"
Didn't you know was girl?"
Il knew nothing except that your
name was Bob"
She leaned back her head and
laughed wickedly.
And you thought was man.
Was Dick Jealous. truly. was her"
He gave me strict orders to kill
you on sight," replied Andy. serious.
ly. I've captured you alive. In.
stead"
When they reached the Mannings'
apartment Andy pressed the button
cautiously. The maid would be In
and he was to leave Bob in her care
and go his way until tomorrow-hs
had won out that far so soon-until
tomorrow.
But Dicks round. comfortable face
appeared in the hallway as the door
opened, and behind him Maude's nut
fy blonde head.
Come In. como in, children" he
said. cheerily. Il know all about It.
Maude explained as soon az I struck
the Carringtons, and we came straight
home instead Of going on to the opera
We've got a little spread IN honor Of
Bob. Andy. She's q good fellow. Maude
says"
Andy paused long enough in the
darkened hall to Lift Bob's hand up
to his lips daringly az he called back:
"She sure is." And he added under
his breath. Don't forget me. Bob.
dear"
''Yale's rush?" she asked, teasingiy.
You were halfback for your class.
believe. Mr.. Baird?"
And never lost q game" answered
Andy fervently.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

0randmother-And now would you
like me to tell you story, dears?
Advanced Child-Oh. no. granny.
not. . story. please! They're 50
stoodgy and unconvincing and a. out
of-date "a tunes in music. We should
much prefer an impressionist word
picture. or q subtle character sketch.
Punch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

The following letter from Mrs.
Orvi1e Rock win prove how unwise
It II for women to submit to the
dangers OF . surgical operation when
It may be avoided by taking Lydia
=. Pinkbam's Vegetable Compound.
She was f0ufweeks In the hospital
and came homo suffering worse
than before.
Hero u her own statement.
Paw Paw, Mich.-"Two years ago
/ suffered very severely with q dis
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

7 really never saw such IN impu-
dent man as that Mr.. de Borrowe,"
said Miss Wrathy. "He actually had
the nerve to ask me the other night
how I managed to get that lovely
tinge Of auburn In my hair!"
Really? Well, why didn't you box
his ears?~ asked Miss SlimIs.
why. ! only had my Easter hat
box handy. and that wasn't big
enough" said Miss Wrathy.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
whIstIe to Dodge Bergs.

These are the days when icebergs
worry the transatlantic steamship
skiupers. II isn't pleasant to run along
through a fog on murky night and
smasb into one OF those floating noun
tains of ice. The liner captains have
way of finding ice that at first strikes
the landsman as curious. When II u
suspected there are bergs In the neigh.
borhood the whistle is kept going II
there is an echo the navigator slows
down and keeps sharp eye out. for
echoes don't grow In the open ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
Considerable AaIibut.

A halibut caught recently In Thurso
bay measured seven and one-half feet
long and over three feet broad. and
weighed over two hundred aud nifty
pounds. II was far the biggest nsh
caught on the north of Scotland for
many years. and was sold for over 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
HUNTS CURE


An UnlaureIed Hero.
Here Is q niche In the Hall Of Fame
for Seth A. Eaton, rural mail car
rier from the Middleboro post ONCE,
who, surrounded by woodland IRE. his
horse lying on the ground stifled with
smoke, his own hair singed. his hat
burned and one side of his face and
hands blistered, was still mindful Of
duty, and saved the mail he was car
rying by burying 1t in the sand. before
he fought through the line Of firs to
safety. Not all the heroes tread the
battlefelds.-FAll River Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
a Book Aaent,s order.

First Book Agent-Did you receive
an order at that house just saw you
come out Of?
Second Book Asent-Yes. was
told 70 git"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
Queen AIexandra.s WhIme.

Queen Alexandra Is fond Of soft
subdued colors and pale shades of rose,
green and blue have been largely used
In the redecoration of Marlborough
House, which is now being prepared
for her occupation. She much dis
likes changes in her rooms. and 1t IL
said she IL 20 particular about every.
thing being put In exactly the same
place that the plans of her rooms
have been made showing exactly
where each object il meant to be.
so that when anything IL moved It
can be replaced in its original posi-.
ton
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

The old notion that women are more
emotional than men has been discred-
tied BY = celebrated authority Of Eu
rope
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08

placement. i could
not be on my feet for
b long time. My
physician { reated
me for seven months
without much relief
and at last sent mo
TO Ann Arbor for
an operation. / was
there four and
|came home suffering
worse than before.
MY mother advised
|m6 to try Lydia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-08
Souvenir Postal Trick

II thought you didn't care for Mira.
Green"
Il don't"
Then why are You sending these
souvenir postal cards to herr"
Just to make her jealous. Shes
never been to Newport and she'll b
furious to think ! have
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
MAKES HORSE TRADES.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30
TO THE APARTMENT HOUSE
DWELL ER
NO MATTER

NO MATTER
What the other fellow tells you
! can give you better homes at better
prices than any other agency In the city.
For this week.
Special prices on the following:
BY the way. don't look over this ad
alone. but look over the properties.
No. I03 First ave. It's T-room mod
ern 2-story brick house In FIRST class
order, Can be bought for $500; $1,000
cash, balance monthly payments,
No, 235 So Sth East, an S-room modern
2-story brick practically new; can deliver
for $4,000; $500. balance monthly pay
ments.
No IS street. the corner lst ave.
all assessments paid; lot 5xS rods. with
l0-room. up 10 date. modern home. ought
to sell for $4,000: will 70 at $4,000: $1,000
cash. balance 6 per cent.
Another exceptional bargain between
South Temple and 3rd ave. car lines. on
G. street. 7-room modern c-story resi-
dence: hardwood floors, sleeping porch,
hot water heat, large lot; will sell for
$1,000
81 street; Groom modern 2-story
frame: large corner lot. with barn; barn
worth $1,000, Will sell for $4,000. It is
the best buy for home seeker or speeu-
lator In this city.
a. RICHTER.
73 South Main street. Phones 64l,
h5394
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AN IDEAL COUNTRY HOME.

On a carline have a beautiful brick
house, with solid brick walls throughout,
equipped with electric light, telephone
service, bath. toilet. sink. basin. hot and
cold water, five beautiful rooms, clothes
closets. pantry, splendid cellar nice lawn
flowers, splendid shade around house,
front and back porch, summer kitchen.
There Is 50 acres exceptionally fertile soil
With eight shares OF canal water that
never fails. Half an acre In full bearing
cherry. peach, apricot, apple and plum
trees. strawberry and currant patch
hye acres In wheat that will produce so
bushels TO the acre three acres in alfalfa.
Large barn, wagon sheds. chicken coop.
The soil is excellently adapted for berries
onions. potatoes, etc. Permanent stream
running through the land, On terms for
$4,000. 1t won't last long
BURT & CARLQUIST.
h32I6
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

REAL BSTArE-YnmRoyHD
THE BEST IN THE

The BEST IN THE
WORLD"
MEANS A WHOLE LOT In
anything, but when II comes
TO APPLES remember what
competition that means. No
better apples were ever grown
ANYWHERE than In this or
chard, or grown more prosuse-
ly. Thirty-two bushels on one
tree-the famous Wolf River
variety, many so large a sim
gle one would not go in n No.
I hat; also other varie-
ties such as Jonathans. Ganos,
etc. Of the deepest. richest
colortngs and most delicious
flavor-no finer apples ever
raised There's II acres In
all. 81 in 17-year old trees, 81
acres s TO 10 years and acres
Of positively the finest and
healthiest 2-year-old trees IN
the country (some actually
bearing this year and look
like or t-year-oids): soil
cannot be beat for apples.
drainage absolutely perfect
and no trace OF aIkall. full
primary water right. good g.
room house. barn, wagon
sheds. chicken house, pigeon
lofts. cellar, etc. AND LESS
THAN Z MILE FROM RAIL
ROAD STATION, SCHOOL
AND CHURCH. Apples never
damaged by frosts and located
in the very heart OF the
world famous Bear River val
ley. where the worlds best ap-
pies are raised. Last year
this orchard yielded $500
bushels packed apples and 700
bushels wind falls. 1900 BUSH
els in all. Next years crop
(according TO buds now form
ing) will be from 5000 10 1000
bushels. and It should never
yield less. On account Of
sickness and the owner desir-
ing to leave for California
without an hours unnecessary
delay, this prize orchard is Of
fered at a terrible secrif1ce-
one years crop will more than
pay the purchase price; or
would accept city property as
part payment.
WE'RE THE LEADING
ORCHARD DEALERS In this
country and always have bar
gains. II you want to buy
or sell SEE US FIRST. as u
will save you time and money.
NATIONAL SAVINGS &
TRUST CO..
ID e. So. Temple.
4567-Either Phone-456T.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

s250o-5-RooM NEW BUNGALOW.
JUST THE PLACE FOR A
CHICKEN RANCH: HALF ACRE
OF GROUND. CAN ARRANGE
TERMS
s22oo-4-ROOM PRESSED BRICK WITH
BATH; CLOSE IN; GOOD LOCA-
TlON. 500 CASH. SIS PER MO.
WHY PAY RENT?
s235o-5.ROoM MODERN BRICK, IS
SOUTHEAST LOCATION. CE-
MENT WALKS; SHADE TREES;
NICE LAWN. $3.50 CASH, BAL
ANCE EASY TERMS.
S2So0-2-STORY, 10-ROOM FRAME
AND BUSINESS ROOM NEAR
STATE. AT s2S00.
HUBBARD INVESTMENT CO.,
6s West Third South.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

SEE JONES.
24o acres fine hay land close In at
$3.50 per acre.
1000 acres dry farm. Salt Lake r. r.
runs through the land, So per acre.
Good farms OF all sizes and for all pur-
poses, $25 per acre and up
8 acres all In fruit, S-room house, mod
ern; one Of the best places for poultry.
Homes OF rooms and up, 500 down
on some OF them.
II acres. all kinds Of fruit trees: good
water rights; flowing we'll
f-room house close TO car line.
Lots, homes, orchards and farms every
where; good terms.
Money TO loan.
JOHN JONES
3o2 Security and Trust Bldg.
Bell. &7es. Ind. 20i6; 1913.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

An acre lot. with hne water
right. located near new school,
just east OF state prison. on main
road. II you wish TO enjoy the
benefit OF the country. with the
convenience of the city, this is
your chance; s1100: cash $50. bal
ance $3.50 per month.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

a fine building site. 42xI1i feet.
sidewalk paid. Near 10th South
and 9th East ST. Price s625,
cash $40; $3.50 per month.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-30

HOUSTON REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT CO,
351 Main Street. Phones %,
We Write Fire Insurance.
will Go On Your Bond.
Employers liability and all
casualty lines.
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A POSITIVE OPPORTUNITY.
GILT EDGE IN EVERY PARTICULAR. J.
BEAUTIFUL 5-ROoM MODERN RED
PRESSED BRICK HOME; SPACE FOR
THREE ADDfTIoNAL UPSTAIRS
ROOMS: BASEMENT FULL LENGTH.
THE WHOLE MODERN IN EVERY
WITH EXCEPTION OF
THIS HI HOME is ONE OF THE MOST
SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTRUCTED IN
THs WAs naRH11NEEsThY sTpER1fsEp IL oWNER RrIER AND
ALL IMPRoyEMEMTs, SIGH As A
ETC. ARE IN: SIZE OF PROPERTY 81
Xlo RODS BEAUTIFUL HEAVY BLUE
GRASS LAWN. FLOWERS AND
SPLENDID UP-To-
DATE CHICKEN CooPs AND CHICK
Will SACRIFICE FOR ANY REA-
SONABIE OFFER,
SUITABLE TERMS.
OWNER WILL BE HOME ALL DAY.
CALL Ss3 SOUTH 10TH EAST OR
IND. 1882.
h2lAS