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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

The improvement of farm crops
through the selection of right seed is
a modern and essential element in
agricultural progress. To select bet
ter seed is the farmers mission, and
1t is one of the best investments that
he can make.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Next Thursday, February %, is the
birthday anniversary of George
Washington. Do not hesitate to dis
play the American flag in honor of
The Father of His Country"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

China is a republic. Three edicts
were issued this week, the first pro-
claiming the throne abdicated, the
second establishing the republic and
the third urging peace.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

use, IAdL al z pAOuuNO0 VI
tured in the East.
The people of Colfax and vicinity
and in fact all of Eastern Washing
ton, are seriously affected by this
question. 1t is to their particular in
terest that the things they produce
shall be widely distributed, and at as
low rates as possible.
Your wool, hops, and especially
your apples should not be taxed so
that trans continental railroads
should have the effects Of the Canal
competition - nulified as
much as possible.
Every citizen of Eastern Washing
ton should Immediately bestir him
self, every Fruit Association, Farm
ers Grange, and all civic bodies
should act quickly and in the most
effective manner; the latter by pas
sing resolutions favoring no tolls for
American shipping and instructing
our Senators and Representatives in
Congress to so vote; the former, in
fact both the members of civic bodies
and citizens, generally, should write
personal letters to your Senators and
Representatives pressing the ques-
ton.
Colfax and Whitman county must
wake up to this question, and do
their best. Quick action is also neces-
sary. Your Senators and Represen-
tatives are always alive to the wishes
of their constituents. They are glad
to receive suggestions from them,
and to act accordingly. Let the sug
gestions flow in, in such numbers that
there can be no doubt as to your
views.
Yours very truly,
w. A. MEAKS,
Manager Transportation Bureau, New
Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
i
Quote Correctly.
To the Editor of the Gazette:
1t has been called to my attention
that an article appears in the Com
moner of February 9th, entitled,
County Commissioners Say No. in
which I am quoted as saying "He CT.
N. PickrelD represents the bunch in
the Court House with the exception
of Paul Pattison and Sam McCroskey.
The others agreed to pay their por-
ton of the attorneys fees in the
case, &C." I am not seeking news
paper notoriety in this case and were
it not for the fact that I have been
misquoted, and 1 think Intentionally
so, l would not reply l did not say
that Mr.. Pickrell represented all the
court house bunch except McCroskey
and Pattison: / said all the boys had
agreed to stand their share of the ex-
pense of determining the classical
ton of the county, but if it is as you
state, that McCroskey and Pattison
refuse to help pay the attorney. l will
pay half of it myself rather than have
him go unpaid.
The entire expense of gathering
evidence and employing an attorney
for the hearing before the Commits
sioners has been borne by all the Off
GERS of the court house, share and
share alike.
Mr.. Nessly, through the columns
or the Commoner, can make all the
political buncum out of this he wants
to so far as l am concerned, but
when / am quoted as saying things I
want to be quoted correctly
G. B. CARTER.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Work on the great fortress on Fla
menco island, which will guard the
Pacific entrance to the Panama canal,
is to begin at once, under orders is
sued by the war department.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

More small farmers, or more in
tense cultivation of small tracts, is
the aim of the commercial club at
Eugene, Oregon. The idea is not a.
bad one for Whitman county.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

When her child is in danger a wo-
man will risk her life to protect if NJ
great act OF heroism or risk of life is
necessary to protect a child from
Group. Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and all danger is avoided
For sale by all dealers.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
Getting Late.

There are less than 100 candidates
out for the various state Offices M to
the present time. Do the woud-be can
dldates realize that the primaries are
to be held in Observation-Disclosures
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Colfax people should boost for
home products. The X. of P. Min
strel show next Monday night is one
of them.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

There is no subject, no matter
whether important or unimportant,
upon which everybody can agree.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
CoVet Not.

Warnings against the attempt of
certain Americans along the border
to foster the movement designed to
extend the United States dominion
100 or so miles further to the south
are timely. Even if our experience
in endeavoring to assimilate the dark
races has not already been cloying
Mexico is a poor place to try further
experimentation. We shall exercise
much wisdom if we let Mexico settle
her own troubles, even if we have to
wait some time and sacrifice some
dollars in the waiting. Covetousness,
In any event, should not lead us into
the acquisition of a foot of Mexican
territory.-Tacoma News.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
Not As of Old.

Now that Teddy is satified to place
himself into the hands of his friends.
1t must be conceded that he is not the
same parsonage he was a few years
ago. Heretofore he has been un-
willing to have anything done that
he did not do himself Bellingbam
Reveille.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
To Exchange.

To Exchange.
Wanted-S0 to 100 acres imnroved
land near town and on electric line in
exchange on 173 acres near Garfield.
GIVE complete description first letter.
Colfax ms. & Realty Co., Colfax.
Washington.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Some people use the double cross
so often that if not careful they will
use it on themselves.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Homer Davenport says Champ
Clark has the strongest face in the
political game. Open or closed?
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
What Is to Be Gained?

We want to arise and ask the fol-
lowing question: What is to be
gained in the proposed reduction in
the classification of Whitman coun-
ty?" The most that we can see is a
saving of few hundred dollars and
a lowering of efficiency in the Off
GERS. Just stop and think! A bunch
OF county commissioners attending to
affairs of six million dollar corpor-
alton and getting 81 per day. 1t
means that in a short time the job
would be held by incompetents or
grafters. And county superintend-
ent at $1,000; what folly. Why,
the poorest paid principals draw as
much. Raise the standard of eff
cheney and pay the salaries that are
equivalent. None of the county Off
GERS are overpaid.-Malden Register.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

For plumbing, material and SIM
plies, call on ]. B. Brown. Phone
244.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
Thinking 1t Over.

T. J. O'Day of Maiden was in town
Monday en- route to Colfax. While
here he was asked by several friends
to consider making the race for rep
resentative to the state legislature.
Mr.. O'Day remarked that such had
not entered his mind but that he
would take it under advisement and
would answer later-Rosalia Citizen
Journal.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Established in 1877. Entered at the
Colfax postoffoe as second class mall
matter.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

Subscription Rates in Advance:
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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
o. G. CHASER. Graduate Optician,

Try Schlitz beer at Monahan's.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
10 FEBRUARY IL.

Official Paper of the City of Colfax.
Official Paper of Whitman County.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
SAVINGS BANK

Savings per per
Compounded semannuay Over $50 90 interest paid
accounts to date.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

H. G. DePLEDGE, Cashier.
ELLIS LAIRD, Assistant Cashier
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16

BRAMWELL BROS, Publishers
Office in Pioneer Block. Phone Ia
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
TRUST COMPANY

ALFRED COOLIDGE, Pres.
r. L. McCROSKEY, Vice Pres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
MEDICINE KILLS BABE
Mrs. Emma Tevis Gives Child Vinegar
and Castor Oil.

Through ignorance, it is thought
Mrs. Emma Tevis who lives four miles
southeast of BerrytOn, administered a
dose of vinegar and castor oil to her
infant child which was seven days old.
This caused death early Friday morn
ing. The child died in commissions
soon after being given the concoction.
Later the woman attempted to wash
and dress the child for burial but her
strength failed her and she tainted
Neighbors learned of the affair and
went to her assistance but did not
know of the advent of the child until
after entering the house.
According to information that was
given the coroner, a physician was not
called to attend the child or mother
at any time and both were in a dan
gerous condition. The child, on ac-
count of negligence of proper atten-
ton, was not we'll and the mother ad-
ministered the medicine which caused
its death.
The birth had not been reported nor
was the death until after the neigh
bors discovered the conditions. The
death was reported to the coroner
after the sexton of the cemetery had
refused burial permit on the grounds
that the birth or death and the con-
dition surrounding such had not been
reported to the coroner. officers of
the Linn Creek cemetery, where the
body was taken for burial refused to
grant a burial permit until the parents
had complied with the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
RACE ENDS TONIGHT.
Wichita-Topeka Contest to Close al
$3.50 O'clock

A large crowd of contestants in the
Topeka Wichita automobile endurance
race will be on hand in the lobby of
the Central building at $3.50 o'clock
tonight to hear the announcement of
the result of the race for members.
Friday and today were silent days
that is, no reports of progress were
made. Robert Stone spoke before a
meeting of workers at noon. This
evening at 6 o'clock dinner will be
served to the fellows on the job. To-
day the teams have been siren gthened
by several out-of-town workers-per-
sons who have volunteered their SER
vices.
Wichita was considerably ahead in
the race when the last counting was
made Thursday evening. It was ru-
mored, however, that several Topeka
teams were holding back in order to
keep in good condition for the final
SDllrt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

Nelson and Miss Pearl Werner OF the car
accountants office will spend Sunday in
Kansas City.
Mrs. j. B. Parsons has gone TO kinsley.
Kan, for short visit with friends.
Mr.. d. VI. Rogsn Is spending the week
end with friends in Emporia, Kan.
Mrs. Sol Richardson. Mrs. Mary Marker
and Mrs. B. Tobias will entertain the en-
gineers' wives next Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Richardson, iii Non
roe street.
Mr.. Ed Plownan of Las Vegas. y NJ
who is visiting friends here, spent Friday
in Kansas City.
Mr.. Jake Stsrkel has returned from
Chicago and viii remain here.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Sanders are spend
ing the weekend in Lawrence with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Beeler and daugn-
ter Hazel of Argentine, who spent few
days here attending the Scottish Rite
and Toltec Rite meetings. have gone %
Baldwin to spend Sunday with Mrs. Beei-
ers parents
Word has been received here OF the seri-
Gus illness Of Mr. John Gsierson. Santa
Fe electrician At Fresno, Cal Mr.. Grfcr-
son is confined in Fresno hospital With
an attack of smallpox but 10 doing
nicely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
READ BOOK OF JOHN.
Unique Services to Be Given at First
Baptist Church.

TWenty-one prominent citizens will
participate in the two unique services
to be held at the First Baptist church
Sunday night and the week following
The book of John will be read through
II chapters Sunday night and the re-
naming nine next week. The stereop-
ticon will be used to illustrate what is
read.
The readers for Sunday night are:
S. G. Zimmerman, Mrs. William A
Johnston, W. L. A. Johnson, Judge L
r. Simon, Arthur Capper, Prof. c. C.
Starr, D. o. COe. E. c. Brownell, Mrs
c. F. Menninger, DR.. w. S. Lindsay.
DIR. E S. Pettijohn. Scott Hopkins.
The book of John naturally falls
into two parts" says Rev. Robert Cor
don. The first II chapters which will
be read Sunday night report the pub
lie ministry of Jesus while the last nine
chapters which will be read next week
record the last week of Jesus life-a
week which he devoted chiefly to his
disciples. 1t will be interesting, nc
doubt. to many to get the total i'm
preston of this great book in these
two evenings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

u1e to any particular class OF players but
will meet number of SemiproteSslonal
amateur mines The board of directors
elected last night for the association t0I-
lows: John Price, ]. W. Gibbons, r w
Thonas r. A. Jacobs, John Parkson'
Thomas Creary and d. NJ. Lane.
M Ed Plownlan manager of the Har-
vev eating house at Las Vegas, \. NJ
vas q santa Fe visitor Thursday
Mr. Frank Sanderson, Santa Re ma
chinist, will spend Sunday in Kansas City
Mr.. George Austin. general boiler in
spector, left today for business trip
over the Gulf lines
engineer Andy Naugebauer spent Fr'-
dav in Topeka attending the Scottish Rite
session. .., 800
at Kansas City. spent Thursday in To-
peka on business.
ing the weekend with relatives ard
friends in Wichita
Mr. Robert Irwin. who was ex-claim ad-
i,Istor of the coast lines in Los Angeles.
has left the Santa Fe and Is now IN inc
real estate business in Los Angeles. Nj.
irwin is in Topeka for a short visit with
relatives and friends.
Miss Minnie Middaugh. Miss Sophie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
YELLOW DOGS HERE.
Grand Lodge Organized and Sub
Orders Will Be Chartered.

A grand lodge of yellow Dogs
has been formed in Topeka. This
lodge will issue charters to prospec
tive sub chapters in other towns. Of
ficers are: Frank L. Sturges. grand
exalted cur; J. B. Doncyson, assist
ant grand exalted cur; Chester
Grover, grand scribbling whelp; c. B.
Burge. grand keeper of the bones; T.
c. kirkpatrick, grand humbling cur;
George Godfrey Moore, assistant
grand humbling cur; w. O. Rigby,
grand keeper of the kennel; DR.. T. S.
Morrison, grand bowling cur.
Several of the high up state Off
Gals and a couple of prominent min
listers have been initiated into the
mysteries of the order in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
is SAVING MONEY
In First Quarter City's Ex-
penseS Far Below Budget.
Small Per Cent of Years Ap-
preparation Spent.
STOTTS' GOOD SHOWING
He Saved $4,000 in Three
Months Work.
Commissioner Tandy's Good
Showing on Streets.

Determined to stay under the budg-
ct this year the board of city commls-
sioners has spent less than one-ninth
of the funds allowed them for the first
three months of 1912. Naturally on
account of the bad weather it was i'm
possible to do very much work on the
streets this year. But in the routine
expenses the city officials have kept
far below their allowances.
If the commissioners continue their
economy campaign until the end OF
the calendar year. it is predicted at the
city hall that not only the Sz5,OOV
emergency fund but several thousand
dollars Will be saved to the tax pay
A little more than $4,000 has been
spent in the first three months OF the
1912 funds The budget for this
year is S4O7,6OO. This means that IN
stead of spending one-fourth OF the
budget the city commissioners nave
spent not one-ninth of their voted ex-
penditures.
The best showing has been made by
Commissioner Stotts who controls the
parks sanitation and public depart
nents of the city. and Commissioner
Tandy who supervises the expenditures
of the streets and public work. Com
missioner Stotts has saved more than
50 900 of a budget of SIS. 900 in the first
three months of his work. Commits
sioner Tandy in a $4,000 budget has
saved nearly $1,000
Since the budget trouble following the
annual reports for 1911 the commission
ers have realized that the best cam
paign material as we'll as the best
showing before the people is the
amount of money saved or confined to
the separate departments. In addition
to their efforts to save the city's funds
to apply to the taxes next year that
they might be lowered, the commits
sioners are contesting for first place in
the economy showing.
The budget and expenditures for the
first three months of 1912 for the lead
inc r. follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
is A HURRIED HAJOS.
aspiring Maid Prima Donna Leads a
Strenuous Life Here.

A little flaxen haired girl, with
quaint accent, got off of the Union
Pacific west bound late train about
1890 o'clock this afternoon. She was
driven rapidly to the National hotel
where she rested a short time, ate a
few bites and then hurried over to the
Grand. She was Mizzi Hajos, the
Hungarian girl, principal in 1.-The
Spring Maid Her company gave a
matinee at the Grand this afternoon
and will repeat the show tonight. She
does not appear to be out of her
teens. Off the stage she impresses
You as trying to be pleasant and
agreeable, with ever 50 much respon-
sibility and work on her mind.
''Thees ees my sec-cond year cen
the Uniteed States, yes" said Nine.
Hejos just before the matinee this af-
ternoon. Il like thees country vera
mooch. yes. But in Topeka eet ess
so vera vindee. Ess eet so Away
no?
MY train was late so I hat not so
moOch time 1 am Veree sorree that
I can not to you longer talk to tell
to you that which maybee you would
like to know But guide bye and to
you guide luck"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

to Bell 1I29, Ind 22o3 Blue or the state
Mr. A D. Brown. travelling passenger
agent for the Burlington, was Santa F'e
visitor Thursday.
Mr. Gus Mihleisen, assistant general
boiler inspector of the coast lines, is
spending a short time with his family and
friends here.
Mr. F. c. Spurrier will spend Sunday
with friends in Atchison, Kan.
Mr.. A. Cooper. travelling passenger
agent of the Chicago & Alton railroad,
was Santa Fe visitor Thursday.
Mr. R. A. Jacobs. general material SUI
pervisor. returned Thursday from a bust
ness trip over the coast lines and will
spend Sunday with friends in Atchison,
Kan.
end with relatives and friends in Leaven-
worth, Kan
Mrs r. G. Robinson spent Thursday
with relatives and friends in Osawkee,
Engineer Harry French spent this week
with his family on East Tenth street
Mr.. F. B. Fink will spend Sunday with
Mr. r. j. Kennedy, colonization agent
at Galveston, Tex. has been seriously
ents for a short time here.
Conductor R. Stockton of Kansas City
spent a few days here this week attend
ing the Scottish Rite session.
Sunday afternoon Mrs. c. F. Menningcr
will talk to the boys at the R. r. Y. NJ.
c. A on the Bible Circus and to the men
on the Sunday school lessons for the sec
ond Quarter. The East Topeka band will
give sacred concert during the inter
mission The boys meeting is called for
2:30 and the mems meeting for $50.
Mrs. Tom Verlin, wife of Conductor
Verlin of Usage City. was called here
Thursday by the serious illness of Mrs.
VerIin's sister, Mrs. Flora Elliott.
Miss Sarah Fulton and Miss Sara
Shuart expect to leave soon for a short
visit with relatives and friends in Beat
rice. Neb.
Miss Davina Boyd of the car account
ants office will spend Sunday in Kansas
City.
Mr. r. R. Payne, Santa Fe craftsman
at wichita, is spending few days with
friends in Topeka
Mr. E. J. McKiernan, tool supervisor,
has returned from Fort Madison, Ia.
where he spent few days on company
The Santa Fee Athletic association ar
organization that will control the various
sports of the Santa F'e shopmen, was or
ganized at a meeting held Friday night in
the shop assembly room. MT. J. w. Glib
hons was elected president of the organ
ization and Mr.. R. A. Jacobs secretary
and treasurer. The association organized
two baseball teams this afternoon, one of
shopmen and the other of apprentices
Schedules for both teams will be ar
ranged later and games will be played
on the shop diamond on days scheduled
for home games by the Topeka Lacquer 3
The apprentices will play other ap
prentice teams of the Santa Fe system.
The shopmen will not confine their sched-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
TO SPEAK over PHONE
Scott Hopkins Will Address X. U.
Alumni in IA. c.

Scott Hopkins will address the
members of the University of Kansas
Alumni association in session tonight
in the Hotel Baltimore at Kansas City
from long range. Each member at
the banquet table in the Missouri city
at a certain stage of the program
will place individual telephone re-
ceivers to their ears and listen to the
address by the Topeka banker, who is
a graduate of K. L.
Mr. Hopkins will make his speech
in the local office of the Ben Tele-
phone company. The Bell concern
by putting in special apparatus has
made possible the novel feature of
the banquet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

The Noisy Stock company, organic
ed by Miss Georgia Coates, teacher of
the Indian Creek school, gave another
play Captain Racket at the High
land Park school house last night A
large audience saw the play Those
who took part in the play are: Miss
Lavanche Hardick, Miss Winnie New
lin, Miss Coates, Mr.. Clarence Belts,
Mr.. Ray Meyer, Mr.. Ray Moore, MIR.
Ernest Newlin. Mr.. Glenn Palmer
and Mr.. Benjamin Palmer.
Mrs. Matte Horning of Granville
visited on the North side Friday.
M F. Southwick, who has been in
Greenleaf on business, has returned
home.
Miss Lena Helm has left for a visit
in Wamego and Manhattan.
c. w. Lukens was in Hoyt on bust
ness Friday.
A. NJ. Petro, druggist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

We wish to thank our many friends
for their blindness during the illness
and death of our husband and father
also for the beautiful flowers.
MRS. H. c. MINER.
Mr.. & MRS. A. c. HEATING.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
THEY WE'D ON SIGHT.
Courtship of New York Couple Carried
on by Letters.

Lyons, N Y, April Batter few
months of courtship conducted entirely
by correspondence, Mrs. Frances L..
Coates of Washington, D. c., and s. Por-
ter Westbrook of Rushville. n. Y, met
here last night and were married by the
Rev. W. P. Giles. They had not met un-
til yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
At the Churches.

At the Central Avenue Christian
church morning sermon will be at II
o'clock. and the evening sermon at 7:45
o. M. as is usual in spring and summer.
The subject for the morning sermon
will be "a Still Small Voice" In the
evening the topic will be Pitching
Tents toward Sodom-'' The pastor, Rev.
David Lyon will preach.
Rev. B. H. Gragg, of Lawrence, pas
tor evangelist of Topeka Presbytery,
will preach the sermon at the Second
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

Usual services will be held next
Sunday at the North Topeka Baptist
church. The pastor has a special mes
sage for the people next Sunday even
ing, and cordially invites you to- hear
it. W. M. Van. Ness. and his famous
choir will furnish some splendid music
for the occasion.