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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Constipation and Catarrh

For many years have been wregt,
ling with the problem of furnishing
the public an internal catarrh remedy.
Peruna has been the remedy that I
have devised and Il has certainly 70
lieyed many thousand people, yes hun
dreds Of thousands of people. of chron-
ic catarrh.
Constipation was my chief dif1culty
In treating these cases. | often felt
that It would be better II q laxative
element were added to Peruna.
feared to do SO. however, first because
OF the number of catarrhal patients
who needed no laxative, and second
W afraid of making such a radical
change In remedy that was already
doing SO well. Thus 1t was that con-
tinued to prescribe with the PeruIia q
bottle of Manalin to those who needed
a laxative. At last, under circum-
stances explained in my booklet. was
constrained to add the laxative ele-
ment to Peruna. This constitutes what
Is now known as the revised Peruna-
Now those who take Peruna will.
first, find themselves promptly re-
lieved of their constipation. Second.
the catarrh will gradually disappear.
And once the catarrh is cured the con
stipati0n leaves permanently. Then II
you follow the advice given in my
book, you win never have to take pills
any more. Cathartics and laxatives
you can ignore. You will be perma-
nently relieved Of both your catarrh
and the constipation.
Pe-ru-na, Man-a-lin and La-cu-pis
manufactured by the .Pe-ru-na Com
pany. Columbus. Ohio. Sold at an
drug stores.
SPECIAL NoTlCEs-Nauy persons inquire
Peruna that their FATHERS and Mothers used
to take. The old Peruna II now called Ka-
tarnc. II your druggist or dealer does nce
keep Il for sale write the Katnrno Company,
Columbus, Ohio. and they win ten you a
about It.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
More sehooIboy HowIers.

THE Salic law is that you must
take everything with a grain of salt
Julius Caesar was renowned fol-
his great strength. He threw a bridge
across the Rhine"
The zodiac is the zoo of the sky
where lions. goats and other animals
go after they are dead"
"The Pharisees were people who
liked to show of their goodness by
praying to synonyms"
An abstract noun Is something
you can't see when you are looking at
it"
"Algebraical symbols are used when
you do not know what you are talking
about. "-Westminster Gazette.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

You are constipated. You have TAX.
en- laxatires great many years. You
have tried to select diet that would
keep your bowels regular. In this you
have failed and were obliged to go
back to your laxatives again. This,
say, has been going on many years.
You also have a slight catarrh in the
head and throat. You never imagined
that the catarrh had anything to do
with the constipation. Suppose / were
to tell you that as long as you have
that catarrh you will never get better
Of your constipation. Would you be-
lieve me? Well, whether you would
believe me or not it Is the truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
The create.t Woman.

Who was or is the greatest woman
In all history? Two hundred teach
ers answered the question and with
enthusiasm and unanimity the judges
awarded the prize to the one who
made this reply: The wife of the
farmer of moderate means who does
her own cooking. washing, ironing.
sewing, brings up family of boys
and girls to be useful members of So
cfety, and finds time for intellectual
improvement"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Butterfly Farm.

Business men from New York are
to establish In Red Bank, N. J.. the
first butterfly farm in the world. They
VIII raise butterflies Of all varieties,
specializing in specimens of brilliant
coloring and highly decorative appear.
ance. The product Of the farm is to
be sold to society women, who thus
VIII be enabled to satisfy their within
for having butterflies about their con-
servatories and parlors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

Put II on Her.
Gibbs-Ch. yes. Jones is an ass and
all that. but you'll never hear him
say mean thing about his wife.
Dibbs-I don't know. He says she
made him what he is.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Wrong euesa.

Nan-rve seen your new young man,
and / should call him a diamond in the
rough.
Fan-Well, he's susceptible to some
polish, I'll admit, but you haven't class
flied him correctly: he's Jasper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Youthful Woman Pastor.

Rev. Miss Ina L. Morgan, of the
Methodist church OF Georgetown and
Arrowsic, Me-. is the youngest woman
pastor in New England. She is In her
early twenties and has been engaged
in church work for nearly four years,
having received license In 1908 from
Bishop John w. Hamilton. Of worces-
ter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Runkced.

Griggs = Eow about that piece OF
land you bought down on the cape?
Anything come up on it?
Briggs-Yes, the tides.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

The beauty doctors tell US that resi-
Is a great beautif1er-but they never
cite the tramp as an example.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

As summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OxIDINE. II not
only builds IN the system. but taken reg.
ulariy. prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

What our neighbors haven't may
make US appreciate what we have.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teethiug. softens the gums. reduces infamna.
ton, ailays pain. cures wind collie. sc bottle.
Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

To prevent Malaria Is far better ira,
to cure It. In malarial countries take /,
dose of OXIDlNE regularly one each wee]
and save yourself from .Chills and Feve
and other malarial troubles Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

Never do anything concerning the
rectitude of which you have q doubt.
-Pliny.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

At the age OF forty a man begins to
live and unlearn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Ball Blue. Makes beautiful. clear
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

| Hold him friend who kindly points
a fault.-Punshion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

One proof that woman il Jealous
10 to hear her say she isn't.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

Important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
TO DRIVE Sg,T s M.A;LA A "a

If your appetite is not what It should be
perhaps Malaria is DEVELOPING It affects
the whole system. OXIDINE viii clear
away the germs. rid you of Malaria and
generally improve your condition. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02

Regular practicine physicians recommend
and prescribe OXiDINE for Malaria. be-
cause it is proven remedy by years Of ex-
perience. Keep bottle in the medicine
cheet and administer at first sign of Chills
and Fever. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Significant

Significant.
he proposed to her in canoe"
did she accept him?"
Il presume SO. The canoe cap
sized"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Rural Eate,

Rural Fate.
Sims never made a big hit. He
just ploughed his way along"
What narrowing life!"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02
Woman Police ofGcer.

Woman Police Officer.
Miss Mary Steele Harvey is the first
woman to be appointed police officer
In Baltimore. The last legislature Gre
ated five police matrons with full po-
lice powers. Miss Harvey is the first
of the five to be appointed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-11-02


I. All revenues received nv the State
from all sources shall go into fund
called the General Fund and the Gem
eral Assembly shall apportion said fund
among all the public purposes for which
taxation Is levied. setting aside however.
each year. the following:
A. For the General Public School Fund
not less than one-fifth of the gross rev.
enues Of the State from All sources pro-
vided that such apporfionment shall never
he less than One Milton and Thirty
Thousand Dollars fs1o30 oca O0)
p. For the General Engineer Fund not
less than -Four Hundred thousand Dol
lars (sfeo. ono. COZ.
c. For Confederate Pensions. not less
than the amount provided or to be pro-
vided hv the Constitution.
ID. For the Good Roads Fund not ,e~r
than One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dol
lars ts1so.ena ao> plus the wholS
ceeds of the States moiety Of the srec.al
automobile. taxicab and auto-driven re
hicle tax
f. For the Public Debt Fund not 'e~>
than Five Hundred Twenty-fvn r',ns-
sand Dollars ts5es.ooo. o0l or not less thar
Siv Hun@red ard rift~ Thousa-,a Dollars
13ste.ooo.oe). II the Public Debt amend
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
Special Leap Year Offer.

In the Steele County Tribune
of Feb. 18th, 1912, appeared the
following. notice:
Judge Moote is Offering special
Inducements to young ladies that
will assist bashful young men
and old bachelors in securing
companions:
l am willing to comply with
the same method as was announ-
ced in Minneapolis Sunday Tri-
bune, viz: That any young lady
that will pop the question to the
young man, and bring about their
marriage, I will issue the license
and preform the marriage cere-
mony, and all that | will ask for
my service is a kiss from the
bride.
Adam S. Moote, Judge.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
NOTICE OF SCHOOL MEETING.

School District-Special Meeting Of Voters.
Notice Ii Hereby Given. That on Thursday.
the l4th day Of March 4. D. 1912. q meeting OF
the voters Of Hope speeial School District
10 win DO held at the City Hall. Hope, N.
D.. in Hope Special School District No: 10. in
the County Of Steele. State of North DakOta.
Tor the purpose OF determining upon the ques-
ton OF Issuing bonds OF said School District in
the sum OF Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hun
dred Dollars Ns4. 400: 0o). said bonds to be made
bear interest ct the rate of four 90 per cent
per annum. payable semi-annuslly. Which
proposed bonds are to be issued for the pur-
pose OF raising money to refund present bonds
and TO erect new SCHOOL, building. This meet
Ing win begin at9 O'Clock A. M. and CLOSE at
1 O'Clock r, NJ. Of said day.
sfy A. D. 1913.
By order OF The District School Board.
J. q. Foley. District Clerk.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
$500 Reward

During the month of March
we will pay a reward of $500 in
cash to every person who will
bring to our Office ten yearly
paid in advance subscriptions to
the Hope Pioneer. $500 will be
paid for five subscriptions on the
same basis. This is your oppor-
tunity to get some pin money.
See your neighbors at once and
get their subscriptions.
North Dakota Pub. Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
W. Il. Northrup

If you want Hard, Soft, Smoke.
less Coal, or Corn, at Luverne.
Freight rates are now fixed to
Luverne. and carloads of the
above are now on the road. In a
few weeks you can get any kind
of coal at any time at going
prices. w. Fl. Northrup. As 3t.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
Auction Sales

Anyone desiring to hold an
Auction Sale this season should
call at the Pioneer office an make
arrangements to have it conduct
by I. w. Standley. Don't delay
as the best dates are going fast.
If desired we will also look after
the advertising and other neces-
sary featu res of the sale.
Hope Pioneer
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
Reader for Thirty Years.

s.. L. Ingison called at this
Office the first of the week to or
der the Pioneer for another year.
He has been a reader of this
paper ever since he arrived in
this locality thirty years ago,
which is quite a record.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
Woman's Club Program.
March Z, 1912.

March Z, 1912.
Hostess. -. ........ Mrs. Ray
Leader..........M Mrs. Northrop
Roll Call-What | Would Do if [
We're a Child Again.
Paper-Value of Mother Goose
and Fairy Tales, Mrs. Wakeman
Reading Motherhood" (EIla
Wheeler Wilcox
Round Table Talk-Heredity VS..
Environment; Leader, Mrs.
Shippy.
Song AN Old Fashioned Moth
er" (Ohauncey Olcott), Mrs.
Grace Smith.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
Notice.

Persons desiring to arrange
sale dates with O. G. Major,
Auctioneer, can do so by calling
at the Office OF the Major Imple.
ment Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
For Sale.

$500 buys 100 shares Dakota
Western Assurance Co. stock.
Box $40, LaMoure N. D. 47-2t.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29

LOST: Black and white fe-
male pointer. Return to Smith
Bros. Barber Shop, Hope, N. D..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29
Auction Sales

Following is a list of the auc'
ton sales booked at this Office tC
date. Watch for bills and par
I. w. STANDBY, Auctioneer.
March Sd. E.. Sheldon
u. A. Umsted
8-Mrs. Sackrison
11-O. e. Wakeman, Col.
gate
13-W. II. Shellman
14-Chas. Christianson
Isl o. Haugen
16-John Larimore
W. H. Farris
0. G.. Major, Auotioneer.
March Geo.. Murray,
Sherbrooke
en-. Mclaughlin
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29

LIZ. +. w. CnalQler, DenClSC,
three days. March 2l, %, and %.
House and barn for rent, in
Hope. D. D. Curfman. 46-4t-p.
L A. jacobson, of Fargo, is
transacting business in this city
this week.
There is no time like today to
see about securing a date for
your Auction Sale.
Want D--5OO bushels of
Early Ohio Potatoes at once.
E. M. Fuller
The Bailey residence property
is for sale at a bargain. The
Hope National Bank. 38,tf.
The next visit of DR.. F.. w
Chandler to Hope will be for
three days, March 21, %, and %.
The Pioneer has a few automo-
bile license application blanks for
1912 that may be had on applica-
ton.
Have you seen the beautiful
silverware set TO be given away
at the Bijou Saturday, March
10Th.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sackrison adj
vertises an Auction Sale to be
held on March 9Th, in this issue.
Read the adj.
Miss Ella Stark spent Satur-
day and Sunday with home folks
and returned to her school on
Monday mornings train.
Remember the Hope Ladies'
Band (the only ladies band in the
state) will appear at the Bijou on
Friday evening, March 1st.
WANTED: 200 sets of har-
ness to repair. First class work.
Prices reasonable. j. B. BERN.
ger, Blabon, N. Oak. 47-5t.
W. E. Shellman's Big Auction
Sale will be held Wednesday,
March 18th. For full particulars
see big ad in first section of tn S
issue.
Remember the dates that DR.,
F. w. Chandler, Dentist will be
at Hope, They are March Fl, p
and 20. 1t will be your oppor'
tunity to have your teeth fixed
The Catholic Aid Society is
preparing for their Annual St
Patrick's Day sale and supper
AS St. Patrick's day comes OF
Sunday the sale will be helc
Saturday, March 10th.
There is now in the count!
about $40, 600. 90 in the permanen
school fund, available to be Loaned
at first mortgage on real estat'
at 5 per cent. See County Sup
erintendent, Sherbrooke, N. D
Application Blanks for hunt
ing licenses may now be secured
at any bank in the county
Those who intend to hunt gees
should secure their license nov
as they will be good for the Who'll
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Walsh RI
turned the first of the week fror
their honeymoon trip and al
now getting their home ready
They are living in the residenc
formerly occupied by Nh. an
Mrs M. N. Mallory.
d. D. Sullivan, Optical Specie
I ist, of Fargo. will visit Hope pr
: fessionally, Friday, March
All persons having defective ey
sight or who need their glass;
: changed Of renewed should CT
and see him. Office at Maj
hotel. AZ.
Sam Linn, who was sheriff
this county about twenty yea
ago, spent this week in our CT
20 renewing old acquaintance
u Some of his old time frien
" failed to,recognize him on accou
to of his having grown a full bea
% during his absence.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-02-29

AOSS SO0is VI OOIHS 0V AO tA0'
Freight rates are now fixed to
Luverne. and carloads of the
above are now on the road. In a
few weeks you can get any kind
of coal at any time at going
prices. W. H. Northrup. As 3t.
Tenement for Rent. j. K.
Joslyn.
Fresh Logan Berries at G.. G
Warmers.
Short order meals are fine at
the Ideal Lunch Room.
Ladies' Band at the Bijou, Fri
day evening, Mar. LIST.
Don't Wait, order that coal to.
day from Ed W. Hanson.
"Frem the Bottom of the Sea-"
at the Bijou March 9th and 9th.
Watch for the bills announcing
the Firemen's Ball, March 18th.
Save money by getting school
hat for half price at Mrs. Bow
ems.
Yes, we print the best there is
in Auction Bills. Call and see
us about a date for your sale.
The telephone number of the
Pioneer office is 80. Call up
whenever you have a news item
Don't neglect to read the Auc-
ton Sale ad of O. E. Wakeman in
this issue. The date is set for
March 18th.
WANTED: 200 sets of har-
ness to repair. Fisrt class work.
Prices reasonable. J. B. BERN
ger, Blabon, N. Oak. 47.5t.
The weather the past week
has been quite clear, with very
little wind. A light fall of snow
covered the ground the first of
the week.
Remember tho dates that DR..
F. W. Chandler, Dentist, will be
at Hope. They are March p, %,
and %. 1t will be your oppor-
tunity to have your teeth fixed.
Hon. A. r. Kraabel, of Clifford,
spent several days in Hope
looking over business interests.
+. He is in the realestate business
) and is starting early on his cam
. paign for the season.
: Read the article on ~ pres.
: ent school building in this issue,
The statements of the banks
in this territory appear in this
, issue and show all the institu'
!, tions to be in a fourishing condi
. ton.
For a sprain you will fine
J. Chamberlain's Liniment ex
cellent. It allays the pain, re
4 moves the soreness, and soor
restores the parts to a health!
elcondition. rs and so cent bottlel
for sale by all dealers.
e The Y. M. G. A. met at tn
home of DR.. G. B. Harwoot
e. Tuesday evening for their regu
lar business meeting. Twenty
five new members we're taken il
which brings their membershil
e up to fifty. seven. The prospect
d for this organization are YER.
bright. Watch them do things
j. FOR SALE: On easy term
o. the following property: Lots p
l. %, %, "a, Block No. 2, Origin,
e. townsite of the City of Hope, \
IS D., County of Steele and Stat
of North Dakota. Above proper
or ty is known as the w. Fl. Farri
residence. Price $265O. Wi
If sell upon reasonable cash pa.
ment. Balance on terms
+v suit. Will accept good bankab
IS. paper in part or in full paymen
ds Inquire of /. w. Standby,
write The Brown. Danskin O.
I'd 1914 Security Bank Bldg, Mi
lneapolis Mimi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-25
LEWIS WALLER s PLANS
Will Return to Days Theatre Next
Season-Will Tour Australia Later.

Lewis Waller. the English actor-mana-
ger who will close his first New York sea
son tonight at Days Theatre in an aug
mented programme. 10 include. besides
..Tbe FxpIorer" and The Great Game"
the courtship scene from Henry v has
announced that he will return 10 Days
Theatre early in September and will prob
ably make several productions here next
season.
My first production IN the fan said Mr..
Waller yesterday, will he a new mod
drama. but I am not able yet TO make a
positive announcement, FOR the reason that
7 have three plays under serious considera-
ton. 7 will select one Of these three plays
for nv own use, and will very probably
produce the two others in conjunction with
the Messrs Shubert. uniting our interests
as in the case OF a Butterfly on the
Wheel
81 cannot yet positively state whether !
shall go on tour outside New York next
season or whether ] shall spend my entire
wear here In either event I shall appear
exclusively in Shubert theatres. can
state with considerable assurance that ]
shall somehow manage 20 present Henry
V in New York next season, even If only
for few weeks. My present contracts call
for me TO make an Australian tour next
year, beginning in March, 1918. / shall
probably have to terminate my American
season somewhat early on that account
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-25
TOAST TAFT AND GEORGE V
Britons Cheer for President at
Empire Day Dinner.

Empire Day was celebrated by the British
Schools and Universities Club of New York
at a dinner. at Delmonicos, last night
Sir William =. Treloar, former LORD
Mayor Of London. was among the guests.
At the speakers table were DR.. NJ. ].
Malorey, secretary Of the Edinburgh Uni
versity Club of North America: the Rev.
DR. Charles A. Eaton of the Madison Ave-
nue. Baptist Church and president of the
Canadian Society; the Right Rev. Bishop
Frederick Courtney, president Of the or
Ganization. and Lawrence c. Hull. a
Rhodes scholar from the University Of
Michigan. who IS secretary Of the Old
Oxonian Club OF New York.
The speakers were DR.. Eaton. Sir Will
lam Treloar. James V. Barry and Bishop
Courtney. Toasts to the President and The
King were honorcd by the Englishmen with
q round Of cheers.
Sir William made n eood-natured thrust
at Colonel Roosevelt. that caused laughter
Five years ago 7 was chief magistrate
I'm the city Of London" he said. Three
years after that / was assisting some
crippled children into my stores 10 see the
Lord Mayors show I tried to cross the
stree. after l had done that. but con
stable said: You can't cross here
said 10 him. You don't know who ! am,
but he answered. Yes, I do; you're the
schoolmaster that brought those kids
down.
u was in the Guildhall when Mr.. Roose-
Welt came over and gave US some advice
about Egypt don't think 1t would Do
Mr.. Roosevelt any harm II what happened
to me would happen to him
Dr.. Eaton said that Empire Day in Nova
Scotia, where he halls from, is obscrV ed
by all the young men by settling up all
their arrears Of loyemaNng. In more
serious mood. he continued:
The British Empire is tho most power
ful outhowing Of influence after the King
dom Of God. The breed is a most precious
heritage"
Bishop Courtney had word ~ warm
praise for President Tafts efforts foT In
teruatioual arbitration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-25
RULING AGAINST ACTRESS
Ethel St. Clair Must Defend Her
Granger Contract.

Abraham L. Granger and Marc hlaw
won their motion Yesterday in the Appel
late Division OF the Supreme Court for
separatc trial OF the counter claim when
they have made 10 the $500 suit brought
by Ethel st Clair. an actress, for alleged
breach of contract.
Tho contract on which suit was brought
bv Miss 81. Clair was for ten annual pay
ments of $3.50 each Mr.. Erlanger and Mt.
Klaw submitted atfidayts alleging black
mail They said counsel for Miss 81. Clair
had como to them and represented that
she had an agreement with Mr. Granger
10 receive SO a week for life, but that the
lawyer suggested payment Of Eo,oc TO
avoid n suit Mr.. Erlanger said To aVold
publicity. which would seriously and pain
fully" affect his martial relations as well
az his reputation, he agreed TO the making
OF the contract. Mr.. Klaw also signed IL
Their counter claim Is to have this con-
tract set aside.
Miss ST. Glars lawyer denied that there
was any attempt at blackmail or coercion
and said that the suit was for an ordinary
breach Of contract for services.