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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21
Motor Car With Wings Is Latest
in French Capital.
Cuccessful Experiments Have Been
Made With Machines That Combine
the Principles Of the Automo-
bile and the Aeroplanc.

Paris.-Paris is gossiping over the
latest type of motor car-one with
wings. NJ Bertrand de Lesseps re.
Gently drove some distance from the
capital in a machine thus equipped.
NJ Filippi is another searcher in the
same field, who has been even more
successful. Filippi based his trials on
the. principle of the birds wing and
aimed at producing propeller which
should realize the same effect as the
beat of birds wings In the afr. The
propeller evolved is not screw, but
a bride of wood. broader and thicker
In the center than at the extremities,
one of which tapers on nearly to a
point The other is comparatively
wide. looking like wing, concave on
one side and convex on the other.
Furthermore. both ends are curved
backward. forming an obtuse angle.
The whole is inclosed in a cage and
measures only about IS inches in dia-
meter, not projecting beyond the
gauge of the car in any direction. The
maximum speed Is 1900 revolutions
a minute. This air propelling system
enables the constructor to dispense
with the most delicate and compli-
Gated parts Of the machinery at pres
ent employed-no more gear boxes are
required, Is a change In the num-
Der Of rotations is substituted for a
change Of gear. while progress back
ward Is obtained by reversing the
movement of the wing. This backward
rotation also serves as a powerful
brake when going downhill. and does
away with "differentials" and back
bridges.
In travelling the friction is reduced
to q minimum, and the car seems
hardly to touch the ground, raising
no appreciate dust, and consequently
infiicting but slight wear and tear on
the tires. while the comfort of the
passengers is improved. In general
the car used recently re-
sembled an ordinary torpedo type, but
the rear part forms an extension.
from which projects the axle carrying
the wing. The 40 horsepower motor
is in front. and connects with the
wing by transmission chains. There
Is no other mechanism, and the wheels
all run free like the front wheels of an
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21
FIND WHISKY IN HAY WAGON
Police Hold 500 Bottles for Bashful
Claimant at Wilmington, North
Carolina.

Wilmington. N. Give hundred
bottles Of Turkey Mountain" corn
whisky, neatly packed away In gunny
sacks. await an owner at the local po-
lice station. A wagon ostensibly
loaded with hay broke down in the
street and when the police, Seeing the
trouble from affair."" arrived on the
scene the negro river took to bis
heels, leaving the property without a
claimant. Following a senatorial cam
paign against blind tigers" here
week ago, no one has the ten erity to
claim the goods.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

salmon is strangely delicate. So It il
that Weighing them is entirely out OF
the question,
The government has for years hired
a veteran fisherman to make the
rounds of the weirs on the little power
boat and keep account of the fish. All
the man had to go by was his judy
ment, but he could tell by glance at
a fish, even in the semidarkness of the
car, about what 1t would weight-ten.
twelve, fourteen or perhaps sixteen or
eighteen pounds. 1t was guessing,
Perhaps the government officials In
Washington didn't approve of paying
out money by guess Whatever may
have been the conclusion, the gov.
eminent guesser has lost his lob.
Hereafter twelve pounds will be the
fixed weight Of every salmon paid for.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21
WROTE GIRL OF PLAN TO DIE

shared in the estate because he mar
ried, few years ago, chorus girl
1t is reported here that his wife de-
serted him when she found that he
would not have wealth. He has been
living at the Hotel Belmont. New
York. making frequent trips to South
Orange and paying attention to Miss
Blanchet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Find Well-Dressed Girl; Mind
Blank" says the headline in Chicago
paper. It's easy to find well-dressed
men anywhere whose minds are SO
near a blank that the difference isn't
worth mentioning.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21
GIRL AND BEAR SURFPALS

ted down to the surf line with Miss
Fredericks.
Thousands of beach visitors throng-
ed the water front to watch the novel
performance. At first the little bear
snorted and fused as the spray
splashed over his nose. but finally
with little grunt, he ducked into the
breakers and followed the leash which
Miss Fredericks carried.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

The advent of the auto, many
feared, would result in decreasing de-
mands for the horse. whereas the con-
frary would seem to have happened,
With New York state officially taking
up the problem of an actual scarcity
OF steeds. There is still work for old
Dobbln to do.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

As lightning six times struck a cas-
tie where the reigning family of Bel
gium Is staying with royal guests and
hurt nobody. modern science will at
once begin investigating whether roy.
atty has any peculiar insulating power
which might be developed for modern
benefit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

About the only person who does
not pay according to what he receives
- the t-'d-headed man. who is charged
just 6. much for hair cut as any
male relative of the seven Sutherland
sisters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

: Baltimore scientists propose to
make careful study of the mental
affection known as "the blues" Any
town that has a tail-end baseball
team will be able to furnish plenty
Of subjects.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

That the lobster is becoming ex-
tinct is the foreboding of many who
may be presumed to be informed on
the subject. and the next generation
may know 1t only as a human type.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Every time we hear of joy-rider
whose automobile has been wrecked
beyond repair We feel little more
sure than ever that the yorld is get
ting better.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

: BY the time the last of the lonesome
noodles who ask public officials to
find wives for them has passed away
the world viii be we'll along toward
the millennium.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Possibly some physicist can tell US
why 1t is that hammock scarcely
big enough for an able-bodied man
suddenly increased its capacity when
= pretty girl hovers into sight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

When restaurant orchestra takes
one Of its occasional lapses from rag
time into dirge some arrangement
should be made to prevent the walters
from weeping into the bouillon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Observe the man who haughtily re-
fuses to help wash the dishes when
1T home. but who gladly performs the
most mental duties of the camp while
he Is in the woods.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Philadelphia women are SO prone to
primp that 1t has become necessary
TO remove mirrors from elevators in
that city. We hope 1t may not be-
come so bad that Philadelphia mer-
chants will be compelled to have their
plate glass windows frosted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Southern Illinois reports a shortage
Of spring chickens. Stories of disas-
ter to the peach crop of Michigan
can be and are received with indif-
ference. but this. II true. is matter
0f importance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

That youth is not necessarily mat
ter Of years, despite the Oslerian
theory. is proved by a Philadelphia
woman. who at the age of seventy
four Is not only preparing to wed, but
Is also about to take trip to Europe
TO do it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

The sultan of Turkey has more
trouble on his hands. but a revolution
Is mere trife to man who runs a
harem.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Warning boat rockers is nothing but
y waste Of energy. A man foolish
enough 10 rock boat is too foolish to
take advice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Eat soup and grow healthy" says
q doctor. In addition to its health
giving properties 1t sometimes devel-
ops an ear for music.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

The Chicago woman who demanded
$40 for a broken heart is not what
might be called a devotee of frenzied
finance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Most Of the jokes at the expense Of
college men are written by smart guys
who quit school in the sixth grade
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

In New York society 1t is proper
for mother and daughter to play polo
ON opposite sides. Father and son
have not yet started tatting contests.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

The buffalo is overlooked when it
As placed on the new nickels. 1t has
Dong served on $40 bills.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Chinese patriots seem to be burning
their fingers trying to take their re-
public of the fire before it is done.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

After reading the advertisements
bachelor might be pardoned for won
ldering what makes a princess slip.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

Having the blues" is regarded as
a possible sign Of approaching insan-
ity. This makes it possible for a
man to be his own alienist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-09-21

The price of Ice remains firm no
matter how many icebergs are sight
ed at sea.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07
Public Works Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the Board
of Supervisors of Lee county, Miss,
that the contract or contracts for the
following public work in said county
will be by said board awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder, at public
outcry in front of the court house of
said county, within legal hours. on the
first Monday in July, 1912, in the City
of Tupelo; all work to be done and ma.
terial' used as required by plans and
specifications on file in the chancery
clerks Office. Right reserved to reject
any and all bids. To-wit:
Wooden bridge over Mud creek chan
mel in Mud creek bottom on Leighton
and Oak Hill road.
Building levee in Louisa creek bot
tom on Verona and Pontotoc road.
For repairs on levee in Flat creek
bottom on Saitillo and Birmingham
road.
For building levee in Chiwappa creek
bottom on Shannon and Red Level
road.
For building wooden bridge in Town
creek bottom on Tupelo and Saltillo
ROAD. and for building levee on same
road in same bottom.
Right reserved to reject any n ell
bids.
Tupelo. Miss, June 5, 1912.
11.3t j. NJ. Witt, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07
To Demonstrators.

The unusually wei winter and
spring interfered with the plow-
ing and the best preparation of
an ideal seed bed for all crops.
For this reason it will be neces-
sary to redouble efforts to give
the crops the very best cultiva-
tion in order to overcome some
of the disadvantages resulting
from any lack of preparation.
The harrow or weeder should
be used on the seed bed before
the seed comes up and again
after coming up. This will pre-
vent any crust and the germina-
ton of an early crop of weeds
and grass, which always proves
most troublesome in cleaning the
crop.
If the ground has become
packed from hard rains, as will
be the case in many places, the
first blowing or cultivation may
be rather deep, but all later
cultivation should be shallow.
Rows on uplands should be fiat,
the idea being to allow as nearly
level cultivation as is practicable.
Rows on low lands should not be
any higher than is necessary for
proper drainage.
Cultivators, especially the
spring-tooh, can be used on
rather wet land, and should be
run once a week when possible
to get in the field. This will in
su. growth of crop and destruc-
ton of weeds. The use of cult
vators instead of sweeps or single
ploWs is recommended where it
Isl possible to get them. This
viii allow one man to cultivate
from 5 to 8 acres per day, hence
enable him to get over all crops
at least once every ten days.
The main things that should
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07
Relieve Indigestion
Almost Instantly

A little tablet called "Digestit" has
brought instant relief to thousands
their own statements are proof. Two
or three tablets after meals or when
suffering stops fermentation, prevents
distress, relieves indigestion and al
most instantly cures dyspepsia. Browns
Dieestit is sold with the distinct under
standing that your money will be re-
funded if you want it-50c. Pound
Kincannon.E lkin Co., Tupelo, Miss. 8
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07

Rev. w. L. Coggins filled his regular
appointment at Oak Hill Baptist church,
3 1-2 miles southeast of Verona Sum
day, anG also officiated at the Tucker
Tate marriage.
Mrs. Stuart Clayton entertained the
Misses Lea and a few friends most de-
lightfnlly Thursday evening. Her
pretty home was decorated throughout
with sweet peas. Rock and hearts
furnished entertainment. Delicious
ices with cake were served. All pres
ent thoroughly enjoyed the affair and
Mrs. Clayton proved herself to be a
most gracious young hostess.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.
Mclean has been gladdend the past
week by the presence of Miss nellie
who returned from Oklahoma where
she is teaching, and Lawrence, who is
city ticket agent for the Frisco railroad
at Birmingham, and little Misses Nellie
and Evelyn Fuqua who accompanied
Miss Nellie home.
Mrs. Friday, daughter of Mr., John
Garner, died at her home in Columbus
Sunday night, after a short illness.
The remalns were brought here Mon
day and laid to rest in Macedonia GEM
etery, the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. S. D. Shelton. De-
ceased was we'll known in the Auburn
community where she has many friends
to mourn her death.
Norbin Jones and r. F. Robertson
left Wednesday morning for Hot
Springs, Ark, where they 90 to get
| the treatment of the baths of that
famous watering place. Mr.. Jones al
so carried his old colored servant, Jack
Stewart, who is suffering with rheuma-
tism, for treatment. Jack is one of the
| old ante bellum darkies whose faithful
ness to his white friend has never been
questioned.
Mr.. ]. D. Huffman had as his guest
Monday and Tuesday his boyhood friend
and comrade in arms during the civil
war, Mr.. Robert McMullin of Ch~atfield,
Texas. Mr.. McMullin had been at the
reunion at Macon and while there spent
some time at his old home. He is one
of the leading citizens of his county in
the Lone Star state and for many years
has held the office of justice of the
peace.
Miss Virginia Mitchell is entertain
ing Misses India Houston. of Aber-
deem, Mailiande Weems. of Meridian,
Blanche Edens, of Okolona, and San
Stuart Robertson, of Pontotoc, with a
weekend house party. A program
filled with amusements for the entire
time has been arranged, and is being
enjoyed to the fullest extent. Miss
Virginia is a most charming little
hostess.
LOST-One open face, broken crys-
tai. New York Standard gold filled
watch. Fob advertising Town Talk
Flour. Return and be suitably re-
warded. VIM. Watson.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07
Notice of Election.

We. the undersigned Commissioners
of Election of Lee county, Mississippi,
hereby appoint the following persons
as managers of the election ordered by
the Board of Supervisors of Lee county
| Miss, to be held at the several pre-
cincts Of the Fourth Supervisors Dis
trict of Lee county, Miss. on the 18th
day of June, 1912, 70 determine wheth-
er not said district shall issue bonds
for the purpose of raising funds with
which to build roads in said district,
to-wit:
Verona Precinct. C. Horton. tick
ct commissioner; E. B. Estes, w. B.
Carmen. Judges; C. C. Armstrong, w.
M. Smith, clerks; J. B. Gregory, peace
officer.
Plantersville Precinct-C. G. Rogers,
E. B. Mabry, judges; ]. c. Jameson,
N. O. Kelly, clerks; j. M. Jones, peace
officer.
Eucaba Precinct-R. E. Repult, tick
ct commissioner; Tom Lamb. John
Stovall, judges; J.. L. S. Mcdonald,
w. R. Estes, clerks; John Duncan.
peace officer.
Bissell Precinct-Henrv Sample.
ticket commissioner; Ben Metcalf, Joe
Paulk. judges; Jack Nichols, VIM Orr,
clerks; j. w. Simmons, peace officer.
Richmond P~reclnct-W. G. Shumpert,
ticket commissioner; Tom Hams, Sam
Scribner, judges; J. A. Armstrong, ].
B. Bush. clerks; j. B. Leslie. peace
officer.
Palmetto Precinct Harris Cobb.
ticket commissioner; T +. Kyle, H. B.
Cobb, judges; S. R. Metcalf, Rob
Haney, clerks; L. S. Howell, peace
officer.
All qualified electors of said district
NAV vote in said election.
This June 4th. 1872
j. r. Frazer,
w. j. bunch,
j. T. Bryson.
11-3t Election Commissioners.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07

FOR SALE-A good horse and bug
gy at a bargain. VIC. Black, Tupelo.
Gray& Snipes will repair your saddle
and harness while you wait.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07

always be sought in making any
crop are to promote best growth
of plant, to conserve moisture,
to furnish air to the roots, to
keen crops free from weeds and
grass, and to avoid cutting feed
roots. These can only be at
tanned by frequent shallow cult
walton until the crops are made.
Very truly yours,
H. E. Savely,
Field Agent.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-06-07

Rev. w. L. Coggins filled his regular
appointment at Oak Hill Baptist church,
8 1-2 miles southeast of Verona Sum-
day, and also officiated at the Tucker
Tate marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
.BOLO-SCARRED
 VETERAN IS FREED

San Francisco, March 27.-Alfre1 Rhodes, a bolo-scarred veteran of tho Spanish, Philippine and boxer cam paign, passed through San Francisco today a freeman after serving 10 years in the Bitibid and Alcatraz military prisons. President Taft, after an fn- vestigation, reduced his sentence from 50 to 10 years. Rhodes, while on guard duty, killed Filipino. He claimed he acted in self-defense.
 In view of his long service in Com pany F, Fifteenth infantry, he hopes to obtain a reinstatement in the army. which would enable nim to apply for pension for wounds received while in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-Onc cent a word n dayy no nd. taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

FOR stenographic piece work, apply sol Empire Bldg, or call Bell phone Main 627; good work at modearte prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

F1TZtI ID-GRAV Els CO.
 Roofing, heating and sheet metal con- tractors. We repair slate, metal and composition roofs. Shop-Fulenwider Building Material Co. East Birming- ham. Phones. Bell 531; Peoples 400.
 12-7-th-sa-tu-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
POULTRY

PoTTTRY. EGGS AND S0PFLfES. For sale, "Faultless" Houdans: this strain has been egg bred from trap nest rec ords since April, 1890; I have bred them 21 years for great layers and 12 years for large size chalk white eggs; these fowls are extremely hardy; have neither comb nor wattle to freeze and are the best all winter layers in open front coops. "Faultless' strain Houdans have won every blue ribbon at New York, Boston. Chicago and Philadelphia shows for past years; eggs and stock sold on honor; send l0c for the largest illus trated poultry catalogue ever issued; it tells you how to breed these fowl. which average 250 eggs year apiece; it tells you how to net 5000 year from 100 hens E. F. Macavoy, Secretary Houdan Club. Cambridge, N. Y.
 3-23-to-6-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
LEGAL NOTICES
Trustee Sale in Bankruptcy

Under and by virtue of an order of Alex c. Birch. referee in bankruptcy, made on the 22d of March, 1912, author izing me, as trustee of the estate of the Gallacher Coal company, bankrupt, to sell to the highest bidder, certain part of said estate, to-wit, coal wash CT. I will sell on the 1st day of April, 1912, at my office, SIP Chamber of Commerce, one CD coal washer com plete. with daily capacity of 800 tons of washed coal. This washer is practically new and in excellent condition and will be sold at auction at 12 noon on said date above set out.
 R. II. EGGLESTON. Trustee, Gallacher Coal Company. Bank rupt 3-2S-30-31; 4-2-4-6-S-9 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
FOR RENT-ROOMS

| THE Avalon; choice outside rooms; beau tifully furnished; modern convenences;
 moderate prices. 2l00 9th avenue. n-S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

PURCHASE DIRECT FROM OWNER. If you are looking for the most com plete and attractive cottage home in West End go to No. 10 North Vine street When you sec it, you will want 1t and you can get it for less than original cost. 1t is valuable today, but it will be more so tomor- row If interested phone Bell phone 1913 Main or call aA 901sgW oodward Bldg, or SIS Tuscaloosa avenue.
 -24-3t-su-tu-th VACANT -Seventy-fve feet front and 150 feet deep on South Highlands; will sell at a sacrifice.
 LOGAN REAL ESTATE AND INSUR-
 ANCE CO,
 451 Brown-Marx Bldg Bell 6955.
 3-24-3t-su-tu-thu $250 cash, balance sS5 per month. buys new and strictly modern. ' room. story residence on South Highlands; one block of car line has large living room. din- ing room. breakfast room. bedrooms. sleeping porch, tile bath, furnace. hard wood floors cemented basement: buyer can select papering: lot elevated fine view price, only s5l50. Denton Williams Realty Co.,. 401-6 Empire Bldg Main S5. Peoples 96l. 3-24-3t-su-tu-th FOR sALE-Three diamond bargains; sizes X, S $ carat: worth s375 easy; will sell all three for only $265 spot cash. Address R-63, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

FOR Saf-E OR 'ExsGfH1NGESSS0 acres improved farm 76S acres improved farm; $40 acres improved 1850 acres im- proved farm. Can name close price on any of above. Minge, 2113 1st avenue.
 3-26-6t- -tlI-thu-Su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
LONE CENI A WORD
FARM LANDS

RATES-One cent a word . day; no nd.
 tnlxen for less than 25c for first inser- fion. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
WANTED-SALESMBN

x HUSTLING salesman for the best grease and oil furnish references and bond. Apply to J. II. Fisher, Bir- mingham Hotel. 3-27-St MANTED-By old established real estate company Al salesman; one who can produce results. Address Z-63, care e-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

RATES-One cent a word n day; no ad
 taken for less thnn 25c for first fnser- tion. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

RATES-0ne cent n word n day; no nd.
 taken for less than 25c for first inscr- ton. Cash must accompany order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

EOST-Cameo shirtwaist ring, cd set- ting; one side of band q serpent. other side plain. Reward if returned
 to s26 South goth street Bell phone 4309-J. 3-2S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

RATES--One cent a word n day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- ti0n. Cash must accompany order.