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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Bow-legged men have just cause to
be peeved over the report that fash
ion ordains men to wear garments OF
= clinging variety.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12
Babe Born During a Fire.,

New York--Mrs. August Krayes-
kow gave birth to child while her
house was on fire. The unconscious
mother. wrapped In blanket. was
taken to the street by firemen. and
both she and her child are doing
well.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

A Harvard professor has discover
ed that domestic pigeon leads an
intellectual life Then why can't 1t
talk pigeon English?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

China. it is now reported. is going
to have an aeroplane fleet for po-
lice use. This will put the force In
the air.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Bricks are now being sent by par
Gel post. but this will not increase the
facilities of those people who are
fond OF throwing them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Next year the Tooth anniversary of
the treaty of Client is to be celebrated
with five minutes of silence. Glorious
and unique!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Some of the popular magazines will
have &c, be printed year or two ahead
In order suitably to advertise the ad-
vanced styles in automobiles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Nothing recalls the mind Of the
married man to the joys of single life
% vividly as to find that the baby has
been eating crackers in bed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

A projectile has been invented in
Germany which win not only pierce a
war balloon but will actually set 1t
ahlaze. q high test for results.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Wives should take note of the fact
that IL the operation of grating a
dogs brain onto a mans head proves
successful. they win have regular
Preside companions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Seems as though nobody was to be
safe. 1t is now proposed to take the
tariff OF lemons.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

A philosopher Gays: "whistlers are
always good-natured" Everybody
knows that. 1t is the folks who have
TO listen to the whistler that gets
ugly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

One of the new dances is called
the Jelly wabble." Perhaps You leatn
It out OF the cook book 1,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

The young woman who says she
prefers death to a kiss can scarcely
qualify 40 an expert. since she admits
that she has tried neither.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

Why do .she advertisements for
southern resorts depict people sitting
II peramhulators? Is something the
matter with their legs?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

History has never recorded an IN
stance where the world has failed to
mourn the loss of brave men,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

In an age of artificial ice is It not
wastefll 70 keep on discovering
poles?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

A noted New York Physician advo
Gates open air schools for all chill
dren. Not bad idea by any means
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

How much prettier woman looks
when photographed in the act. OF
skating than when committing golf!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

A good many women would rather
Join suffrage hike than wash dishes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-04-12

only few generations removed from
strong peasant ancestors.
queen Mary's principal objection IN
the itaiian princess favored by Queen
Alexandra is that England's furure
queen ought to be a Protestant hv
birth. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Collaterals From Speeders.

In yesterdays summary in The Star of
traffic cases handled by the police note
was made of fourteen speeding cases
In two of them fines were imposed in
court one of SO for first offense and one
of so for second offense. In twelve
cases collaterals were accepted 81 in
each case but one. in which $40 was
taken How many of these twelve cases
of collateral represent second offenses?
There is no possible way of determining
except by a diligent search of the records
and verificatiOn of the names with tho
numbers of the machines. The accept
ance of collateral has become so COM
mon a custom that speeding motorists
are quite willing to take their chances,
knowing that with the small force avail
able for their regulation they can run
risks with some degree of impunity If
caught they regard the collateral OF s. as
the price of bit of lawless pleasure. and
cheerfully pay il, thankful that they are
not compelled to go to court and incur
the risk OF heavier penalty. IL the COL
laterais for speeding were abolished today
by order of the Commissioners and every
person arrested for violating the speed
rules were compelled to go to court and
there go on record in case of conviction
with the possibility of imprisonment on
second and the certainty OF Imprisonment
on third offense. the speed mania would
be very quickly cured in Washington
The truth is the collateral-taking custom
is responsible today for the speed danger
to which the people of the District are
exposed. and IL the Commissioners wish
10 abate this nuisance and make the
streets and roads safer they will issue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
The Districts Population.

There need be no anxiety on the part
OF those who hope to see the District
grow in population on the score of the
decreases reported from some of the pre-
cincts of the city as a result of the re
enumeration will show net increase of
several thousand and the precinct losses
Will he found TO have been more than
made up by gains in the suburban sec
lions. 1t is but necessary TO ride through
the outer portions of the District TO note
the tendency OF the population away
from the center. This is a wholesome
tendency and is To be welcomed as max
Ing for the greater health of the COM
urban sections to the suburban portions
of the District gives to larger number
Of people amplitude OF space in the home
environment, which is conducive to better
living. Ultimately this movement will
reach its maximum and the available ter
ri;ory will be covered with subdivisions
and homes, and then undoubtedly il will
extend beyond the boundaries of the Dis
trict into Maryland and Virginia. even
as il mas already begun TO do. The Dis
trict IS 10 be congratulated upon the
centrifugal movement. and as long the
street railway facilities are maintained
adequately there is no reason TO look for
oil her than good results from il. The po-
lice census figures will obviously prove
an interesting study this year as bearing
upon the steady shifting of the popula-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

without q single change. the democracy
Of no southern state would be shaken in
next years campaigns. Solid democratic
delegations would be sent to the House
from all that section. Even Louisiana.
which fears bankruptcy as the result OF
free sugar, will go democratic again
next year.
1t is to the north and the west the
democracy must look if it would retain
power. Ii must hold if possible part
of what it gained in those sections last
year in order to control the next House
and keep in trim for 1916 Unless it does
so: If the north and the west break
can party, or grow sweet on the pro-
gressive party, the democracy's prospects
will darken and smash may come.
For this reason a sectional tariff bill
favoring the south. either in the matter
OF cotton fabrics or other fabrics or
products. would be mistake. The north
and the west would resent it. Such
measure would gain no votes where votes
already are certain, but would cost votes
where they are in doubt and have to be
fought for.
On the economic side. tariff for reve-
Gates on national lines. lust as protec
tionists declare of their policy that. prop
erly applied. it benefits all sections, anti
protectionists declare that low tariff,
properly applied. will do even more for
the country than protection has ever
done. They claim to be as national in
their purposes as their opponents.
In tariff revision, as in other things,
what is sauce for the goose should be
sauce for the gander. North. south. east
and west are now in the manufacturing
business, and entitled alike to considera-
ton in the adjustment of either high
Or a low tariff. Congress cannot afford
at any time under any conditions to play
favorites as between sections engaged
N the same industries, and looking to
good markets and generous treatment for
fair profits and the ability to pay fair
wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Mr. Wilson and the Philippines.

The President wants more light on the
philippine question. and for the. purpose
of obtaining il has, IT IS reported. sent
a teacher connected with Princeton Uni
yersity TO the islands To investigate con-
ditions and form an opinion as 10 the
capacity of the natives TO take over the
control Of the archipelago. \ good idea.
though there is room for questioning
the judgment shown IN the seiectioh Oh
the commissioner. WHY pedasoSue LOT
a question part civil part military, ana
somewhat political?
The man for the mission Is Mr.. BRYAN,
as The Star some time ago suggested. lie
Is the author of the democratic PROPOSE
ton as to Philippine Independence Ills
advocacy OF taking over the islands-not
popular in democratic circles at the time
was based upon his contention that fuil
American control was necessary 10 the
proper disposition of them. Let American
supremacy he established. and then indie
pendelce could be not only granted but
guaranteed.
And no sooner had the treaty of Paris
been ratified than Mr.. Bryan began
agitatng for early Philippine independ-
ence: Let the United States withdraw In
favor Of d native government. and warn
all outside powers against interference.
Twice as his party $ candidate for Presl-
dent he was supported on that PROPOSE
ton by the american Aguinado Aid Socie-
ty and i'm tine platform he drew for MIR.
Wilson at Baltimore last year he again
enunciated it.
Ii is true of course. that the island
government is under the direction of the
War Department. But doubtless Secre-
tary Garrison would waive the point, and
WELD precedence to Secretary Bryan. The
latter has given the matter much more
thought than any other democratic leader,
and has committed the party to action
of some kind reversing the republican
policy.
When Mr.. Bryan first took his stand
he had hopes of election to the presidency;
and had he won in 1900 he would have
been in a strong position to attempt the
inauguration of his scheme. We had made
but small progress then with our Philip
pine task, and the issue of so-called i'm
perialism looked formidable. But good
deal of water has gone under the bridge
since then, and Mr.. Bryan, though in
high office, is not in supreme command.
Still, he is the man who should inves-
tigate and report to his chief. When Mr..
Wilson sails for Panama, Mr.. Bryan
should sail for Manila, go into the SUBJ
ject of the Philippines and the future
thoroughly both with the American OFF,
Gals and the Aguinaldlans, and tell us
how he reconciles a policy of setting up
the F'ilipinos in business and warning off
enemies with a policy of peace and early
American disarmament What would the
cruiser Friendship. with her guns shotted
with millennialistic rhetoric, avail against
the dreadnoughts of Japan. Great Britain
or Germany. or all three, shotted in the
old style?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Swing of the Pendulum.
From the Cincinnati Times-star.

from the CINCINNATI T1meSStar.
For century. the American people
made god of success. Ii a man had
made his way in the INDEPENDENTLY
II he had made money-that was taken
as prima facie evidence that he was a
person to be looked up to. Reversely,
if failure had been his portion, no mat.
ter under how many handicaps he may
have iabored, he was by common con-
sent regarded as a man unworthy of
serious consideration. Having carried
this sort of thing to an extreme, 1T was
inevitable that sooner or later .reac-
ton would come, perhaps to carry us
to an equally ridiculous extreme in the
other direction.
This reaction is now with us Today
we are bent on the great task of max
ing a god of failure. If a man has
worked hard and saved money until he
owns a business, or house. or few
shares of stock, that is now taken as
fair evidence of the general meanness
Of his character. Correspondence, the
man who has made a failure in life.
whether through accident. misfortune or
downright shiftlessness, is now regard
ed by many emotional and we'll meaning
persons as having monopoly of all
the virtues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Delays in a Capital Case.

1mpatience at the delays of the law
In the matter of the execution of a
man now under sentence of death for
a criminal assault upon woman in
this city last winter should be held in
restraint in consideration of the fact
that while this case is one of plain, in
fact acknowledged guilt, and there is
no reason for mercy, the very processes
of the court make for the dignity and
strength of law. In this instance no
trial In fact. the case was advanced
ahead of the schedule jim order to salts
fy an urgent public demand for prompt
disposition. The defendant upon the
advice of counsel assigned by the
cour:. entered plea of guilty which
the court set aside in order that the
jury might have the power to return a
verdict imposing the death penalty
Had this plea been accepted the jury
would have been estopped from impos-
ing such a penalty. and thus the case
went through the form of trial and a
verdict Of guilty with capital punish
ment was quickly returned. Had 1t not
been for an appeal taken by the at
torneYs in the case in order to test
the question of the rejection of the
plea of guilty the execution would un-
doubtedly have taken place with no
delay. But the appeal necessarily
operated as a stay. 1t was acted upon
in the shortest time possible in view of
the state Of the calendar and the rules
of the Court Of Appeals. Now a post
ponement of the execution has been
ordered. not from any sense of con-
sideration for the convicted man, but
in conformity with the rules of the
court. which require a lapse of time
after final decision. There is no way
to set these rules aside, even to satisfy
public impatience To do SO would be
as lawless as a lynching or any other
method of private vengeance. That
the courts have proceeded regu-
larry and with due regard for all the
rights of an accused person is i'm
pressive of the fact that court pro-
cedure stands for order and for the
guarantees given by the federal Con-
stitution regardless of the station in
life of the individual Had the attor-
neys in this case made no appeal there
would have been little lapse of time. but
the taking of the appeal has served a
good purpose in determining definitely a
question that had not previously arisen
here relative to the setting aside of a
plea of guilty in order that the maximum
penalty permitted by the law might be in
f1icted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
A Helpful Lesson in Manners.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Efforts by the park department TO pre-
vent tile Httering up of Central and Pros
pee, Parks resulted in couple OF hun
bred arrests last Sunday. These arrests
are educational Most visitors to the
parks never realized before that the park
walks and lawns We're moi Just the place
TO scatter remnants OF luncheon boxes,
Paper bags, banana skins and other inn
pedmenta of the Sunday outing. Nobody
in authority had thought of throwing
out a strong hint to the contrary. 1t may
be assumed that the public will learn
quickly. The public here is very intel
ligent and doesn't need TO have ideas
driven home with sandbag. The parks
will be kept clean as soon as citizens feel
certain that they were meant to be kept
clean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Approval.

81 Simiin says his wife may be
little bit inclined
To throw the dishes round too free
When speakin' of her mind.
But 81 won't let her manner quaint
Cause him to pine or fret.
He simply says he's glad she amt
London suffragette.
When 81 his well cooked dinner carves,
Although her smiles are few,
He's glad she's not the kind that starves
Herself and men-folks too.
And when she lets a skillet fly
More forceful than polite,
Three cheers for Marthy Jane" says 81.
She don't use dynamite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
On the Running Board.
.om The New York Evening Mail.

From the New York Evening Mail.
With the bringing out of the open cars
the fool killer has his hands fun. Men
and bows lump aboard these cars with
no consideration Of the wheels ready TO
grind their limbs Instead of waiting for
the car to stop, or swinging on the run
mig board back of the wheels. these reck-
less idiots often tackle the car we'll for
ward where fall would probably mean
the loss of leg or an arm. And there IS
very special brand of brainless men and
boys who delight to stand on the running
board, inviting passing automobiles TO
pick them off or trucks to crush their
legs This species reaches it's charac-
tertistic development in the youths who
fancy it is smart to balance themselves
on the sidelong step without holding on
at ALL Small wonder that the conductors
are ill-tempered, when they have to save
such as these from the accident wards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
The Tariff and Sectionalism.
In an interview given in Philadelphia
Senator Penrose Is quoted as SAYING:

In an interview given In Philadelphia
Senator Penrose Is quoted as saying:
1t is impossible for any one to know
what the plans of the democratic men,
bers of the finance committee are to
be. Their conferences are sh-ouded in
darkest secrecy, and no one is permitted
10 penetrate the inner chambers The
supposition is that any amendments
made will be largely of character ia
voring certain southern industries. and
that a balance will be struck by reduc-
lions in the metals schedule and in other
northern manufactures"
The course here suggested would be a
mistake. both from an economic and a
political point OF view, but particularly
from a political point OF view.
The south Ia democratic. and for some
limo longer will remain so. II the I'm
derwood bill were to pass the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Difficult Distinction.

do you think worry makes a man
bald-headed?'
It's hard to say" replied the man who
gives every question cautious considera-
tion whether you get bald because
you worry or you worry because YOU are
getting bald"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Progress of Arbitration.
the Springfield Republican.

I rom the SpringntIu RepuDIIcdH
Italy has just cleared up, through the
medium of The Hague, dispute with
France over the seizure of two French
ships during the war with Turkey. and
has been mulcted in moderate damages.
Now it is reported from Rome that the
president Of the Swiss confederation has
accepted the role of arbiter of the old
claim Of Italy against Uruguay for the
seizure of the Italian brigantine Maria
Madre. which has long been a cause of
dispute. Arbitration makes progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Safety in Persifage.

Don't you think our friends remarks
on the tariff are rather frivolous?'
Yes. He's in a position where any
positive stand is sure to offend influen-
tial constituents. Under the circum-
stances, the most sensible thing he can
say is something frivolous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
For Fever Patients

Take half tumbler of any good syrup
J left from canned fruit. raspberry and grape
J Juice are especially good. add three tea
} spoonfuls of Dufy's pure malt whiskey.
few Jumps of ice. Fill up the glass with
plain cold water with any good mineral
water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Advice is like Welsh rabbit The
man who produces it is not expected to
help himself to much of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
lnvalid's Egg Nog

Beat together the yolk of one egg and two
} teaspoonfuIs of Duffy's pure malt whiskey
} till almost a custard. add very slowly glass
J Of fresh milk and sweeten to taste; strain
\ into a large glass Put top of the egg
\ nog the beaten white of the egg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Age of Contests.

How many times have you been ar
rested?'' asked the court.
I'm sorry, Judge" replied Flooding
Pete; but I've lost count. Dere ain
anybody offerin' a prize. is dere?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

tyIn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
mot be addressed to any individual connected
With the ONCE but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. ACCORDING
20 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Money.
From the Houston Post.

In spite of all the mean things that
have been said about money, humanity
is not rapidly developing a tendency
to part with it without getting pretty
big auid for q very small quo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

London newspapers manifest a philo-
sophie confidence that any question can
be brought 10 peaceful conclusion pro-
vided that il docs not involve SUFFRAGE
militancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
To Insure RestfuI Sleep

glass hot milk. l tablespoonful of Duffy's
pure malt whskey. Sweeten to taste. Heat
the milk to the boiling point. add the sugar,
then the whskey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

"Commercialized vice is a misleading
epithet. Commerce, we'll conducted has
been the worlds great civillzer What is
called ''commercialized vice" is in reality
br.gandage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

p.-,bt. IN advance-hy mail. postage prepaid
Daily, Sunday included. one month. 90 cents.
Daily Sundsy excepted. one MONTH 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday STAR S2.4o year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Art and Nature.

The comic picture cheers our eyes
With quaint contortions, day by day.
And yet how we would sympathize
If anybody grew that way,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

1t Is remarkable that a President who
undertook to settle as many things as
Roosevelt did should have overlooked the
possibilities of the Japanese question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

The green goods game has gone out Of
existence There is. however. a possibility
that it has found successor in the sale
to unwary purchasers of electric wiring
plans for warships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

The American people, regardless of
views on temperance or prohibition, are
pretty we'll agreed that a public official
should not be judged by his wine cellar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Perfdy.

From the Salt Lake Herald.
1t has been decreed that there shall be
no more "starboard' and port in the
navy. Next thing we know somebody
will be meddllng with the golf language.