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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
CUT OFF FOOT BY WIRELESS
Gulf Operator Told How to Perform
Operation by Doctor on Ship
400 Miles Away.

New Orleans, La.-How a laborer
on Swan island, lonely wireless sta
ton in the gulf, sustained crushed
foot; how the wireless operator on the
island communicated with ship APO
miles away, raised the surgeon and
got him to explain the proper way to
amputate, and how the operators as
sistant performed the operation, is a
story told by the manager of a big
shipping firm. New Orleans physi-
clans describe it ass"surgery by wire
less"
On Swan island is a wireless station,
one of the links in the United Fruit
chain to the tropics. When a laborer
hurt his foot in a tram car accident
the wireless operator concluded an
operation was imperative. There were
no medical books at hand, and no one
at the station ever had hacked at a
fellow being. Then the operator had
an inspiration" He called fellow
craftsman on ship passing 42O miles
below into the Caribbean sea. The
situation was explained to the ships
surgeon, and detail by detail he ex-
planned just how the amputation
should be handled.
After the arteries had been tied and
the wound dressed the patient recov-
cred his senses and insisted on press
ing at the wireless key to express his
thanks. At last accounts he was get
ting well.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
First Giant Wireless Towers Erected

THE first of three giant steel towers
! to be used by the bureau of yards
and docks of the United States navy
as wireless telegraph stations has
been erected on a high hill overlook
ing the Potomac river at Arlington,
Va. Two of the towers are $50 feet
high. while the third is 600 feet high,
the latter being the highest in the
world built for use as a wireless tele-
graph station.
When the other two towers are
erected the taree will be capable Of
seeding wireless message a distance
Of 5000 miles over the sea and almost
that distance over land. Had they
been completed and in working order
a week ago direct communication
could have been established between
Arlington, Va, and any of the vessels
within hundreds of miles of the ILL
fated Titanic.
The 600-foot tower, when erected.
will contain an elevator, and the steel
work on the two smaller towers has
been so arranged that elevators can
be placed in them at any time. How
ever, for while at least, persons win
ascend from the bottom to the top Of
the smaller towers by means Of a
stairway. The 600-foot tower rests on
a base $50 feet square, while the two
450-foot towers rest on base 120 feet
square.
A power and engine hor3e, trans
mitter and receiving buildings are be-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
Taking a Census of the Water Wells

ton, because the reproducing pos
sibility of the country depends even
tually on the water supply.
One group of 10 states was taken in.
the rectangle inclosed by Minnesota.
Ohio, Tennessee and Iowa. 1t was.
found that this was representative of
the general condition. 1t was shown
that the water level was gradually but
steadily falling all over the country,
so that the ultimate outlook, not next
year, but in few centuries, will be-
for a vanishing drinking supply not.
only on the farms, but In urban COM
munities where the water supply Is
drawn from lakes and rivers.
Prof. MCGEE says that the supply
could be increased by digging the
wells deeper. but that this would be
merely palliative measure. The real
remedy is in changing the system of
farm cultivation SO as to conserve the
water supply.
He explains that when the country
is in a state of nature all the rainfall
and the melting snowfall sinks into
the ground and the rivers run clear
With settlement and cultivation the.
ground is broken up SO that it is
washed into the streams and the riy-
ers run muddy in the spring, and
there are intervals of disastrous floods
and bad drouths.
He says further that as land be-
comes more valuable the farmer is
unconsciously applying the remedy by
more intensive cultivation and manag-
ing his land so that it is not allowed
to erode and wash away.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
REVERE BELLS TONGUE OUT
1t Falls From City Hall Tower, Bath,
Me-, and Makes Hole In Roof
No Curfew Runq.

Bath, Me.-For the first time the
Paul Revere bell in city hall tower did
not ring out the curfew few nights
ago. When it rang for the noon hour,
as has long been the custom, its 10
pound tongue fell out and smashed a
hole in the roof of the city building.
The bell is the genuine Paul Revere
and nearly century ago hung in the
steeple Of the old North church in
Bath.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

fifty pounds it is acknowledged that
the sudden loss Of weight might af-
feet an aeroplane greatly. Now. the
inventor and Captain Washington /.
Chambers. u. 8. NJ, in charge of avia-
ton In the navy, are studying this
phase Of the problem.
Final tests of the gun will be held
soon at Indian Head under the super
vision Of the bureau of ordnance. Il
will be fired from a frail structure to
represent an aeroplane and a dyna-
mometer will register the effect Of
the discharge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
/ BROTHERS ARE REUNITED
First Time in Thirty-Five Years All
Children Of Family Have Been
Together.

Belvidere, N. LA reunion OF seven
brothers, the first in thirty-five years,
took place here when Winfield and
Adam Widenor arrived from Cuba and
John Widenor from Omaha, Neb., on
a surprise visit to their four brothers
George. Frederick, Ambrose and
William-prominent business men OF
Belvidere. Although separated many
years. the brothers kept up regular
correspondence and were In close
touch with each other. A short time
ago John wrote his two brothers in
Cuba, proposing that they take trip
to Belvidere and surprise the others.
The absentees met at Philadelphia &C
cording to the arrangements.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

He lived but a few years and died
childless.
Devoted to her husbands memory,
Mrs. Klancke made her permanent
home in Weisbaden, where she was
near his grave. She occasionally Wis
tied her relatives here and always
kept herself well posted on local ar
fairs in this county by correspondence
and by subscribing for county news
paper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A Cincinnati woman advocates a
curfew law which shall be applicable
to men only. When the home can be
made happy by chasing the man to Il
We shall cheerfully admit that the
highest achievement Of civilization
has been recorded.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

An inventor claims that he has
evolved safe and sane aeroplane. but
there are those who labor under the
impression that there hain't no sech
thing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

An intoxicated Gothamite was ar.
rested for celebrating too riotously
the not-altogether joyful occasion Of
his acquisition OF a cemetery lot. The
police probably held such an object as
running the celebrating idea into TIE
ground.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A Philadelphia man has discovered
way to live on 81 a week. Thus is
solved the problem how to attend all
the games this season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The Mississippi river IL not q trust.
worthy irrigation agent. It II In.
clined to overdo the work every
spring.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The sultan OF Morocco is said to be
taking care of 5000 refugees In his
Tangier palace. Our fat used to look
like that In Worlds Fair year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The prince of Wales is going to take
lessons in aviation. Some people nnd
that even the next to the top step Of
. throne isn't high enough.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

An eccentric Frenchman has left be-
hind collection Of buttons valued at
$4,000. His life was one continual
game Of Button. button; who's got
the button?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A Trenton IN. j. man claims that
he has not been able to sleep for 30
years. Why doesn't he indulge In
little run down to Philadelphia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A convention OF shoe manufacturers
has decided that women's feet are
growing larger, and new and i'm
proved list Of sizes Is to be adopted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

New York is trying to secure street
car that is easy to enter II one
be not ballet dancer or high step
per.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A physical culture artist tells Ms
that swimming is the safest exercise,
but even II it is. the man who rocks
the boat never win become popular.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

People who have nothing more i'm
portant to do are beginning to argue
about the respective merits Of "Ty"
Cobb and "Honus" Wagner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

At San Diego. Cal, the police have
seized 1900 pounds Of dynamite. We
assume that the Selling was done
without undue impulsiveness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A California man has secured . d.
vorce because his wife went through
his pockets. Cut this out and put It
in your pocket.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A woman who was sent to Jail for
having ten husbands probably was
found guilty of restraint of trade.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A burglar appeared as character
witness in New York case probably
to prove the statement that there IL
honor among thieves.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
Famine in chorua cirI..

Los Angeles, Gala chorus famine
is on, and as result fixture men re-
port dull season. There are no
chandeliers to repair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The boat-rocking idiot has started or
his annual murderous joke with the re
suit of life lost.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The report that the peanut crop has
been ruined Is another blow at the
ancient and honorable game of base
ball
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

One of the chief faults to be found
with gentle spring is that 1t generally
carries bareback up its sleeve.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A Frenchman now claims he was
In the house long before the clock
struck "a.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

American women are timid," ~
marks DR.. Colt The doctor never m
attended a bargain sale.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

It is too early to pick a pennant win
ner yet; also it is too early In the sea-
son to give up hope.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

Any fond mother will agree that
however much 1t costs to keep the
baby. 1t is worth the money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

A western woman, in a $4,000
breach-of-promise suit, compromised
for $3.50. but she had the last word.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

Reports that Wu may not como back
after all. viii be welcomed by those
who have had to answer his ques-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The man who does the most kicking
is generally in need of kicking him
self.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

The Turks have lost their base II
the Aegean sea. where Icarus lost hi
balance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

Get 'em while they're hot" applies
TO delegates as well as to frankfurt
ers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

Even the wireless has to send back
now and then the signal line busy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

Incubators have nearly driven the
setting hen out of business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08
Yes, That's One.

PA, what is a moral certainty"
THAT IL a new play is a success it
Is immoral"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-06-08

Wireless has done much to minimize
the terrors of the seas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
Vote For Mr.. Howe Should Not
Suffer.

The weakness of the Republican
state ticket in Vermont stops with
it's head. AS days go by, the strength
of elements ordinarily considered
secondary on the state ticket be-
comes mole and more hope in the
task of stemming the adverse tides
that threaten the Republican party
in Vermont.
In Frank E. Howe of Bennington,
Republican nominee to the lieuten-
ant-governorship, the party has
man against whom no attack can be
maintained. even if one were insti-
gated. His record is an open book
and every page of the book is cred
liable. He has advanced by virtue
of industry and persistence. with an
unvarying correct conception of what
is the right thing. II not a native
of Vermont, he is a type that Yer
monters have always accepted as
safe and reflective of honor upon
Vermont.
In Frank E. Howe's character there
is nothing hidden. nothing TO be ex-
planned or apologized for, In close
touch with Vermont public affairs for
years before he actively entered into
them, his knowledge of them is ha-
bit, rather than an eleventh-hour ac-
quirement. An honored freebooter
in Vermont's "fourth-estate," he is
next" as none but a newspaper man
can be, to the other three estates.
His service in the Vermont House
of Representatives was equal to that
of the best of his associates. Others
had been there longer, but none com.
manded more respect and influence.
AS a legislator, he voted according
to his beliefs and at roll-call he new
er had more important business
than that which his town and state
expected of him.
Howe never lodged"
Returned by his town in 1910
Frank T.. Howe was the logical
choice for speaker of the house
There were other aspirants, but sen
timent underwent a sort of natural
crystalization in Mr.. Howe's behalf
No mistake was made. He filled the
| bill-filled it so we'll that were he
again, this year. to represent his
town no other man would get look
in on the speakership If he, (Mr
Howe), desired II.
There is small additional honor
for Frank +. Howe in the lieutenant
governorship. Whatever there is, ht
will more than meet its every de
mand. II, in the uncertain ordering
of human affairs, the next higher of
fee should constitutionally devolv,
upon him, he would fill that, too
It's his habit TO make good.
Whatever happens in the vote fol-
the head of the ticket, nothinl
should reduce full party vote fol
Frank f. Howe. Republican nominee
for the nt-governorship-
Rutland News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
SUNDERLAND

Henry Squires spent over Sunday
in Johhnsonyille. N. Y.
Miss Martha Laurence was in
Cambridge, n. Y, one day recently.
Clement Burbank and Henry
Laurance was in Manchester one
day recently.
There was a dance at the Burrow
Friday night and a good time report
ed. Martin Elwell of SALISBURY
furnished the music.
Mir and Mrs. Clement Burbank and
sons of Bedford. N. Y. are visiting
for a few weeks at the home of Mrs
Burbank's parents. MIR. and Mrs. 4
l.. Laurence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
FIRE INSURANCE,

FIRE INSURANCE,
backed by the greatcapital of the
soundest company on earth. No sane
man should neglect TO protect him
self and his home against the COM
monest of accidents-his house afire.
Count the cost of the small annual
premium against the advantages gain
ed, ease of mind in one hand, full val
ne for disaster in the other-both
safely joined by the right policy for
Fire Insurance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
NO MORE
DANDRUFF.
FALLING HAIR,
SCALP itch

Men and women-do you want a
splendid head OF luxuriant hair free
from scalp itch and dandrufff
Do you want hair so Dewitchingly
radiant that it compels the admira-
ton Of all who see t.?
Do you want a scalp as immaculate
ly clean and bright as a newly mint
ed coin?
II you do. get a so cent bottle Of
PARTISAN Sage today. VIM. L.
GOkay sells L.: so do dealers every.
where. The girl with the Auburn
hair on every carton and bOttle-Ask
for PARTISAN Sage and see that you
get L.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
500 Reward. 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there h al least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able 10 cure in all its stages. and that Is
Catarrh. Hairs Cafarrh cure is the only
positive cure now known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires n constitutional treat
ment, Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. there
by destroying the foundation % the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength BY
building I'd the constitution and assisting
nature in doing Its work The proprietors
have 50 much faith in ifs curative pow
ers that they cfer one Hundred Dollars
for any casa that if fails 10 cure. send
for list ~ testimonials
Address = = CHENEY a CO. Toiedo, Ohio.
sod hy Al D-nrrisfs. -.
Take Hail's Family Pilis Tor consfipation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
BENNINGTON, VT, AUG. Is, 1917


Congressman-elect FRANK L.
Greene can start his career in the
House with a small initial expense
account, so far as election was CON
cerned.-Barre Times.
Why should he have had any ex-
pense at all? Some how we can not
get away from the idea that it must
always cost candidate money tc
run for office even though the idea Is
at variance with the principles upoT
which the state and the nation were
founded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
Shoe Repairing

People In Bennington and vicinity
know that |, the widow of the late
G. Himovitz of 104 Gage street, keep
the store for repairing shoes and try
to make a living for my children, to
avoid charity. ask all mothers and
fathers TO sympathize with me and
to give me work ! have a very good
workman, as shoemaker, Of New
York. who is ready to give all kinds
OF the best work in shoe repairing,
and the best goods will be furnished
A free shine will be given with
every pair OF shoes repaired. The
work is done by hand, not by mach.
inery, so you shouldn't be afraid that
II will tear like that done by machin.
cry.
Mrs. Y. Himovitz
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15
A GLANCE AT OUR INVESTMENTS

To Wit: mortgages. municipal bonds
only and policy loans. will satisfy
the demands OF the most fastidious
for the acme Of security. Annuities
and Life policies, the best kind and
the cheapest Of their kind. National
Life Insurance Co. Of Vt. tMutuan.
Earl s. Kinsley. Agent. Mead Build
ing. Rutland, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-15

We handle Reliance and Ruberoid Roofing Lam
md Sewer Pipe Baled Hay and Straw
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-05-24
The Soldier Dead

Hallowed by a supreme sanctity are the
graves of the soldier dead SO 1t was in the
days Of the ancient races. and SO 1t will be
when the last war has been fought and the
battle-dags are forever furled. Those who
have offered themselves as a sacrifice for their
flag and their country. who have endured the
hardships Of camp and march, or who have
fallen in the red carnage OF battle, have a pe-
culiar claim upon the gratitude and affection
of succeeding generations.
In no land has this claim been more freely
recognized than in our own; and no people was
ever before SO generous in its tributes to its
fallen heroes. or in its treatment OF those who
came home from its vars. When returning
springtime brings the flowers, in all their eIo-
quent beauty and symbolism. we celebrate a
Memorial day which is characteristic OF the
spirit of the republic
It is now an even half-century since the be-
ginning Of the stupendous conflict for the
preservation OF the Union, and the anniversary
la bringing home with renewed emphasis the
sacrifices and the significance OF those dark
days. Happily. 1t brings also greater appre-
citation OF the complete reunion OF the severed
sections and of the peace and prosperity
which bless the land
Before General Logan wrote the order, in
1868. which was the beginning OF the popular
and official dedication of May 30 to the patriot
dead. tender impulse OF womanhood in the
stricken south had begun the beautiful custom
OF strewiDg with blossoms the passionIess
mounds above those who had fallen in the
passion of battle.
The usage and the associations of years
have consecrated the day above our other holi-
days Upon 1t there gleams glory which
lightens the past. and which shows us that the
blood and the tears were not shed In vain.
and that the fruition OF the sacrifice justffieg
the seed which was sown
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-05-24

1864. During the first days fighting we made
a change and captured six 20-pound guns, and
on the second 5000 Confederate soldiers and
three stands of colors. Immediately after the
battle l secured one Of these flags and sent 1t
home by express. I believe l am the only
private citizen in the country today who has
in his possession captured Confederate ban
ner"
battle These are the veterans OF the Span
ish-American war Ex-senator Charles Dick.
of Ohio. recalls a rather unusual incident in
this. our most recent conflict.
MY regiment arrived at Santiago Cuba,
Just one week before its surrender being sent
there to reinforce General Shafter." said he.
We. as a regiment. were eager to be sent on
to Porto Rico. but the authorities insisted on
our undergoing ten-day quarantine for yel.
low fever. They camped us on top of high
hill so that we were completely isolated. At
the expiration Of the time set. the doctors dis
covered 210 cases Of the dread disease among
u.s. This. Of course. shattered all hopes of our
ever going anywhere except home. when the
sick ones recovered"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-05-24
The Heroes.

Bring laurel and myrtle oak and hay.
And wreaths Of roses. white and gold.
And drape their graves this holy day
With the flag they loved in the days OF old:
For the red is red of the blood they gave.
The white is the smoke OF the belching gun.
And the blue is the blue of the sky they cIave
To gain the stars in the crowns they won
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-05-24

killed him passed first
through my leg and then
through the saddle before
reaching him. I could not
get another mount. 80 I
fought the rest OF the bat
tie on foot As It after
ward turned out. this was
fortunate for me. for every
mounted officer on both
sides was either killed or
wounded. When the battle
closed there was not a
mounted officer on either
line.
Il have in my home one
reminder of the Civil War
that, should all else fall.
would compel recollection
of that mighty struggle. 1t
is a Confederate flag cap
tured In the two-day fight
at Nashville in December
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-05-24
Queer Paradox.

They say Iaboring man cannot choose .
Job but must take what he can get"
We'll. isn't that so?"
Yes. and It's odd. because as a matter Of
fact he can always take his pick"