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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

Squeezing Out the Printers Profits.
Within the past twelve months
the manufacturers of newspaper,
cardboards. envelopes, ink and
type, have all sent out three OF
four notices during the year of
successive advances in the price
Of their output. This advance
has gone on at an average of
about ten per cent quarterly, un-
til on some grades of paper the
price has been raised fifty per
cent. To the ordinary layman
this advance may not mean a
great deal, but to the practical
printer who bases his charges
upon the cost of material and la
Dor, it simply means loss if he
attempts to maintain his prices
for work at the rates that have
heretofore prevailed, and if per-
sisted in it will mean ruin to his
business.
The manufacturers tell us that
this continual rise in materials is
the result of the war in Europe,
and that it is due to the general
shortage of sulphite, rags, chemi-
Gals and coloring materials used
in the manufacture of paper, etc.
One concern, which sent out a
revised list of prices on Feb. l,
1916. has sent out a second notice
of change saying, effective
February 10, we are obliged to
withdraw all prices shown in our
catalogue" and they say they
will issue another revised list in
a short time. In the meantime
they advise that all orders will
be billed at lowest possible prices
under existing conditions. Indi-
cative of the general rise to be
expected, printers are advised to
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
Three Million Bales of Cotton Consum.
ed in Making Gun Powder.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Three
million bales of cotton have been
consumed in making gun pow
der during the last year, two mil
lion in Europe and a million in
the United States, Representa-
tive Heflin of Alabama told the
house committee. He appeared
before the committee to urge ia
vorable action on his bill to
gather and publish statistics of
cotton used for war purposes.
Director Rogers, of the census
bureau, also urged passage of
the Heflin bill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
Dire Distress

It is Near at Hand to Hundreds Of
C0lfax Readers.
Don't neglect an aching back.
Backache is often the kidneys cry
for help.
Neglect hurrying to the kidneys aid
Means that urinary troubles may fol-
low.
Or danger of worse kidney trouble.
Here's East Natchitoches testimony.
R. Sanders. East Natchitoches, La,
says: II have had great deal of kid
ney trouble in the past. Liftidg and
taking cold brt ught on the complaint
believe. / was nearly down and out.
My back was SO stiff and sore that l
could hardly get around and when /
tried to pick up anything i could hardly
get around and when tried to pick I'D
anything, could hardly straighten.
My kidneys didn't act properly. The
kidney secretions were profuse at
times, then again scanty. tried about
all the kidney remedies, but nothing
reached my case until l began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. They made my
back stronger and strengthened my
kidneys"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't SIM
Ply ask for a kidney remedy get Doans
Kidney Pills the same that Mr.. San
1ers had; Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
Resolutions Of Respect.

To the Worshipfnl Master and Members
Of Cogar Lodge No. ESQ f. e A. M.
Your committee appointed to draft
resolutions of respect to the memory
of our deceased Brother M. E. Swat
ford respectfully beg leave to submit
the following:
Whereas, the Supreme Grand Master
and Ruler of the Universe has seen fit
to remove from Colfax Lodge No. 259
F. & A. M. our esteemed Brother Mat.
thew E. Swafford, who departed this
life Dec. 10, 1915, aged Sc years, 8
months and II days; and
Whereas, Brother Swafford has been
an acceptable and exemplary member
of this lodge since his initiation May 6,
1899, and was passed June 3. 1899, and
raised August 5, 1899, and has ever
been an honored member of society, a
kind and helpful friend, loving hus-
band and father, devout member of
the church, a wise counselor, and
loyal and conscientious citizen such as
all men delight to honor; therefore be it
Resolved, That in his death Colfax
Lodge has lost most worthy and high
ly priced member, the church con-
scientious and jealous supporter, society
an earnest and reliable advocate, his
family loving and indulgent husband
and father, and the State one of its
most valuable citizens.
Resolved, That we commend his
jealous regard for duty. his worthy ex-
ample as citizen, the sturdy faithful
ness of mis- character, and his noble in
tegrity as man and a Mason to the
Brethren.
Resolved. That his virtues as a
Christian gentleman and Master Mason
are worthy of the honor, love and re-
spect of this lodge, and that in token
of our generation and esteem for the
memory of our departed Brother, Col
fax Lodge No. 259 F. GA. M. be draped
in mourning, and that the members of
the. lodge wear the usual badge of
for thirty days.
Resolved, That the secretary of our
lodge is hereby instructed to set aside
q page of our record book for the
recording of these resolutions in our
that they be published in The
Colfax Chronicle, and that q copy of
The resolutions be furnished to the Wild
Nv and family of our deceased Brother,
% whom we tender our condolences and
deepest sympathy in their sad bereave-
nent. Respectfully submitted,
H. G. GOODWIN,
E. s. MURRELL.
]. w. DUNCAN,
Committee on Resolutions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
AswelI Land Bill Favorably Reported

Aswell Land Bill Favorably Reported.
Washington, Feb. 8.-Clear IT,
tie to lands within the grant to
the New Orleans, Baton Rouge
and Vicksburg railroad in Louisi-
ana would be given to hundreds
Of settlers under the Aswell bill.
favorably reported in the house
today by the public lands COM
mittee. The railroad, which was
never built, was granted rights
to lands which were subsequently
assigned to the Texas Pacific rail-
road, now operating through this
section, and the fight has been
between settlers and the railroad
and other interests claiming IL
tie. The original grant excepted
all lands within its limits that
were occupied by actual set
tiers" and it is charged that the
railroad. in taking the grant, dis
regarded the exception.
Representative Aswell said
that there were $50 actual clai-
mants and the land affected ag-I
gregates more than half a million
acres. He added that he would
press his bill for passage.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

Natchitoches, Feb. 4.-In the
recent primary election DIR. j. l..
Kelly, one of the candidates for
the office of representative from
Natchitoches parish, received the
third highest vote cast for that
office, or 1041 votes, while former
Representative j. l. Friedman
received 906 votes, fourth high
est number.
However, at meeting of the
parish Democratic executive COM
mittee. that body ruled that Kelly
had not received a majority of
the votes cast and must make a
second race against Friedman.
Kelly filed suit against the COM
mittee to make it recognize him
as third nominee, which was
tried to-day.
The court appointed a commits
sion composed of the clerk IF
court, D. j. Hyams, and Sheriff
}. W. Payne, to count the actual
votes cast for representatives
from this parish, when it was
found that Kelly had received a
majority of the vote cast and the
court declared him the nominee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
Mr.. Earl Roberts Elected Member of |
Board of Directors of Million
Dollar Concern.

Dollar Concern.
New Orleans, Feb. 6, 1916. =
1t was announced here to-day
that Earl Roberts, of Colfax, in
his capacity as cashier of the
bank of Colfax. has been honored
by election as a member of the
board of directors of the Bankers
Loan & Securities Company, a
newly organized million dollar
mortgage loan and investment
institution; which will specialize
inLouisianafarm mortgage loans.
Under the company's organi-
zation plan the State is to be d.
vided into twenty to twenty-five
districts, in each of which the
strongest local bank is designated
as the district bank, through
which all of the company's in
vestment and financial operations
in each particular district will be
handled.
The Bank of Colfax has been
appointed district bank for Grant
parish, with representation on
the board of directors of the
Bankers Loan & Securities Com
pany through Mr.. Roberts.
The new institution has the
backing of strong financial inter-
ests in New Orleans, also twenty
of the best country banks in the
State. its board of directors COM
prising some Of the leading f.
nanciers and attorneys of Louisi-
ana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

By way of reversing the usual
order, Editor Hardy L. Brian. of
the WINFIELD Times, has brought
suit for SIS, 600 damages for libel
against Senator S. ]. Harper, the
cause being a come back" Sem
ator Harper published when Edi-
tor Brian criticised his official
record. We congratulate Bro.
Brian upon having SIS. 900 worth
of reputation left after toying
with the newspaper business in
louisiana. = Lake Charles Ameri-
can Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

F. G. Prevo, Bedford, Ind, writes:
IAN attack of lagrippe left me with .
severe cough. ! tried everything. /
got SO thin It looked as If / never would
get well. Finally, two bottles Of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar cured me. l am
now well and back to my normal weight.
A reliable remedy Tor coughs, colds,
Group. ]. W. Duncan "a. ADJ.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

We take this method to express
our heartfelt thanks to all those
who SO nobly came to our relief
and SO willingly assisted us dur
ing the late fatal illness of our
dear mother, Mrs. M. j. Walls
worth. Our prayers shall go out
for the welfare of these friends,
and upon whom we trust God
will extend his mercy.
Sincerely, HER CHILDREN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
This May Interest You

If you suffer with pains in your back
or side. stiff and sore muscles or joints,
rheumatic aches, or have symptoms of
kidney trouble such as puffy swellings
under the eyes or sleep disturbing blad-
der ailments, you should know that Fo-
ley Kidney Pills have benefited thou
sands in like condition. j. w. Duncan
Co. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

How Mr.. Davis Got Rid Of . Bad Cough
Some time ago l had . very bad
cough" writes Lewis T. Davis, Black
water, Del. my brother, McCabe
Davis. gave me a small bottle Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. After taking
this ! bought half dozen bottles Of It
but only used one of them as the cough
left me and ] have not been troubled
since" Obtainable everywhere. ADV.
Cs,hocr;ha e. A. Nl-~-:-r
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12
District Court Proceedings.

Inc CIVIL term OF the district
court for Grant parish convened
here Monday, Feb. z, with Judge
w. F. Blacknan presiding. Dis
trict Attorney John R. Hunter
was present in the interest of
matters pertaining to the State,
and as counsel in a case at bar.
The following business was
transacted:
Judgment was rendered recog-
nizing the legal heirs of M. E.
Swafford, deceased, and placing
them in possession of the estate
and property, recognizing the
widow as owner of an undivided
half interest of same, and grant
ing to her the usufruct of the
other undivided half.
In the matter of the tutorship
of Alex Masha, minor, the tutrix
and under tutor was relieved of
the trust in the sum of $3.50,
showing payment of same for
house and lot in his name.
Mrs. Isabella A. Tullos VS.. Big
Pine Lumber Co., Ltd. judgment
in accordance with agreement
and compromise, in favor of
plaintiff in the sum of SLIP.
Lee W. Hadnot VS.. Ed Hadnot
judgment for plaintiff for $132
with interest.
Judgment in the succession of
Wilson Garner, recognizing legal
heirs of deceased.
Succession of J. w. Stanfeld,
order appointing experts to make
partition.
In the cases of w. C. Quinn
and Felix Built against L. R. & |
N. Co., assignment of case strick-
en- out and cases continued pend
ing compromise.
On motion of the district at
torney, with leave of the court, |
a bill of information was filed
against Nick Davis for carrying
concealed weapons, who pleaded |
guilty and was fined 500 and
costs, and in default Of payment
TO sixty days in Jail, subject to
work on the public roads.
John Abraham VS.. Henry T.
Lowery, judgment for plaintiff
setting aside the judgment of
the lower court, perpetuating Sc
questration sued out, and recog-
nizing Abraham as owner of the
two mule colts sued for, together
with costs of both courts taxed
against defendant.
VIM. Afford. colored, VS.. Mary
Sanders, judgment of absolute
divorce in favor of plaintiff.
Brady Williams VS.. Colfax
Lumber Co., judy
nent sustaining exception of no
cause of action, dismissing plain
ifs suit with costs. (.
Richard Robinson VS.. Frank
Thames. judgment in favor of
defendant Thames.
Hutchinson Bros. VS.. A. T. +
Dykes, judgment for plaintiffs {
or 1920.
Mrs. Jodie Hathaway VS.. Ell
'ert Hathaway, judgment for |.
Plaintiff of absolute divorce and :
'rantlng her the custody of her Il
hid. $
Wrought Iron Range Co. VS..
,. R. Turner, judgment in favor :
f plaintiff.
c. H. Teal VS.. C. C. Jones,
Judgment recognizing Teal's lien
nd privilege on lands sued for, .
nd ordering same seized and q
old to satisfy judgment. F
Horace G. johnson ct al vs.. A. a
!. Perkins, sheriff, ct al, judy Il
tent sustaining ininnct;or NTH
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Card of Thanks.

l hereby thank the voters of
ward four for the confidence as
manifested by their vote on JAM
uary rs. Respectfully,
0. C. WATSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-02-12

II you want Black Langshan or White
Drama eggs, call on Mrs. ]. r. Miller.
Verda, La. isn29-sts
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Hearing of Man Charged
With Killing Preacher
Has Not Yet Been Set

Troy, September -(Special)-The date
for the preliminary hearing of VIII Trot-
ter, charged with the murder of j. e. Z.
Harrison at Shady Grove Saturday, mas
not yet been set. 1t is likely that repre-
sentatives for the prosecution and de-'
tense will meet on Thursday to determine
the date for the preliminary.
The remains of the minister, ]. E. G.
Harrison, were sent to Tuscaloosa on the
early train Monday morning. Presiding
Elder Bickerstaff and some members
of Harrisons family accompanied the
remains. 1t is understood that Harrison's
home was about 10 miles from Tusca-
loosa, and that his mother was lying at
the point of death
The official church investigation of the
charge against Harrison, which caused
him to be suspended, and also caused his
death, will not be dropped. 1t is likely
that the case will be deferred until the
meeting of conference in December when
the records and evidence will be reviewed
and his name indicated or guilt fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
CULLMAN

Cullman, September 6.-(Special.)-Cir-
cult court convened in Cullman today.
The charge to the grand Jury was made
at Ii a. m. by Judge ]. c. Brickell. The
civil docket which occupies the first and
second weeks in September is large. but
the criminal docket consists of but IS
cases, 10 of which are for embezzlement
For the first time in years not single
murder case or attempt to murder is
shown on the docket.
The splendid courtroom was used Labor
Day for the public school opening, which
was presided over by Mayor M. l.. Rob-
ertson and attended by many citizens and
all the children Of school age.
The county high school opened today
with full faculty and largest attendance
in it's history. ~
Cullman has had fewer cases of disease
especially contagious, than ever before.
Not case of infantile paralysis and
few cases of typhoid have been reported
in the city this year.
Property values remain unchanged
here. While there are few sales the
prices have been good. Mrs. w. c. Sex
ton refused $500 for little 30-acre farm
five miles from the city. Mrs Sexton
has added AZ acres to her town residence
at Vinemont, and will move there October
/. This Is one of the handsomest homes
in north Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
: o G. | z 7 Z
By EMMA REID RYALL


ans, Jenny Hammond and Caroline
Copeland, Joe Douglas Williams, Eliz-
abeth and Margaret Davis, Lucy Smith.
Willie Mae Brandon, Mary Elizabeth
| Caldwell, Mildred Kettig, Mildred Bad
ham, Margaret Nelson, Bonceil Oden,
Elizabeth and Eleanor Massey, Eliza
beth Wyman, Josephine Foster, Mary
Ada Tarrant, Edwina Thaggard, Eliza
beth and Magdaline Paramore, Kath-
leen Cox, Elizabeth Wilson, Aileen Don
ahoo Miriam Smyer. Marie Bates, Sc
lene Rountree, Caroline and Mary Har-
ris, Jessie Stewart, Beverly Leake, Mar
garet Tillman, Halle Lehman, Harriet
Forbes, Annette Hoyt, Josephine Mead
ows, Elizabeth Scholar Emily VIII
liams, Anna Byrd and Elizabeth Tan
ner, Edna Hoyt, Annie Crane, Helen
Bishop, Virginia Dixon, Lottie Evans,
Josephine Johnson, Emily Harrison,
Dora Dawson, Elizabeth Riley, Emmin
Whatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Whatley. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T. Anderson and DIR. and Mrs
Scale Harris were chaperons.
Mrs. Dan S. Martin entertained yester-
day at a bridge party complimenting Miss
Ruth Haynes, who will be married on Sat
urday afternoon to Mr.. Robert Riley The
house was attractively decorated with AS
tors and ferns.
Silk hose were given for the top score
prize and the consolation, a book of cor
respondence cards, and the guest of
honor was presented with pair of silk
hose Among the guests were Miss Ruth
Haynes, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Mrs j. c.
Underwood of Hopewell, Va. Miss Jessie
Stewart Miss Cleo Mcdonald of Aber-
deem, Miss, Mrs. Frank Gafford, Jr.. Mrs.
D. A. Hogan, Mrs. H. w. Matthews, Miss
Abbie Murphy, Miss Fay Murphy, Mrs
NJ. F. Jones, Mrs. w. M. Mayes, Mrs.
Arthur Barton, Mrs. T. M. Newton Mrs
Kate MacEvoy, Mrs. J. r. OHara, Jr,
Mrs. Charles Sharples, Mrs. Palmer
Daugette, Mrs r. H. Roland, Mrs. A. j.
Grefenkamp. Miss Louise Neville, Mrs
Marvin Harper, Mrs. V. B. Currie, Mrs
Ernest Hughes, Mrs. F. S. Neville, Mrs
Hobart Smith, Miss George Smith Of
Dallas, Tex, Mrs. c. K. Duncan, and
Mrs. Dewitt Simpson.
Mr.. Clifford Abbott and Miss Julia Riser
have issued invitations to a dance tomor-
row evening at $50 o'clock at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford. Abbott, 1701 South
Eleventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07

m NE of the lovely weekend par
II u ties being planned is to be given
by Mr.. Crawford johnson, Jr., al
the lovely home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Crawford Johnson, on Pawnee ave-
nue..
The young people will arrive today, and
will remain until Monday. Among the
delightful affairs being arranged for Mr..
Johnson's guests will be the Lyric party
this evening, and Miss Margaret Nelson
will have a few friends to meet them
tomorrow evening and will dance on the
porches. Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford John
son will give a dinner on Saturday
evening at the Country club
Among the guests will be: Miss Gloria
Lamb, Miss Mary Bertha Allison and
Miss Josephine Whiteside of Chatta-
nooga, Miss Mae Steiner of Montgomery,
Dunbar Absalem of Memphis, and Mr.
Carl Llewellyn of Chattanooga.
The following invitations have been
sent to friends throughout the south:
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac William Hill re-
quest the pleasure of your company at
the marriage of their daughter, Geral-
Vile, " MI. emory BUSH RECIPES on
Thursday, September IA, at 4 o'clock in
the city of Washington"
Miss Eth Whatley entertained last
evening at most attractive and in
formal dance at the Motor and Country
club, complimenting Miss Celia Strad-
ford of Montgomery and Miss Josephine
Harris. who has recently come to Bir-
mingham from Mobile to reside. The
guests were members of the younger
set, many who will leave soon for col
lege. Among them were: Misses Eliz-
abeth and Florence Jordan, Elizabeth
and Jordan Prince, Mabel Plosser,
Nancy Doster, Margaret Wilkerson,
Katherine Baine, Sara Simpson, Rosa
Woods Wilder, VIII Jemison, Marguer-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Father and Daughter"
Romance Ends in Death

Chicago, September 6.-Mrs. Iva Barnes
was ordered held for the grand jury with
out ball today on charge of murder at
the inquest over the body of her hus-
band, James r. Barnes. local agent f,r
New York soap company, whom Mrs.
Barnes confessed she shot in park here
last night.
Mr.. Barnes suit for divorce against
his wife was to be tried today and the
estranged couple met last night in an
effort to settle their difficulties amicably.
Mrs. Barnes told the police she shot her
husband because he attempted to choke
her.
Throughout the inquest Mrs. Barnes sat
as one dazed Friends of the couple de-
scribed theirs as father and laugh
ter romance. as Mr.. Barnes was about
20 years his wife's senior
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Dolly Hears Mrs Caudle, Jr., Deliver
Some Very Pointed Curtain Lectures
(Clnhs and Club Iifel
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE.
6G0r seems to me that a woman'd /

| 8H1(T seems to me that a womand bet
ter be in her grave than married;
that is. if she can't be married to
decent, respectable man; yes, mean it,
Mr.. Caudle. I'm perfectly Disguised.
Twelve oclock don't care if it is
Il o'clock, nor how sleepy you are, I'm
going to speak my mind on the subject
of your hauling in here every night at
this time, waking me up and disturbing
my rest, just because you have been
to the club"
Club, indeed! I'd like to know what
good clubs and club life do a man? You
belong to at least half dozen now!
Some of them take up all your time
during the day, when you play golf and
the others your nights when you play
the devil! What on earth to to become
of you? How any decent man can pre-
fer to spend an evening in club with
a lot of other men than to stay at home
with his wife and children is beyond
me-"
What do you talk about, pray? Poll
tics? Religion? Municipal affairs2 Bosh!
You do nothing of the sort. You sit
around and gossip; tear peoples reputa-
tons to pieces; scandalize folks; don't
tell me you don't, because 1 know you
do. They say women are cats, but the
worst gossips I've ever known are men!
They call a spade a spade; they leave
nothing to the imagination; a woman
merely hints at things-a shrug of the
shoulders, an arch of the eyebrows--but
a man, he states facts"
Spending your money. too, like sin;
paying for drinks, playing cards, tip
ping walters; don't know?
And I calmly sit at home, worry my
poor self nearly to death trying to make
ends meet. Goodness knows We have
little enough as it is, but when you go
and spend over half you make on clubs,
what's a poor woman to do? Don't tell
me you don't spend it, because I know
you do; you couldn't stay half of your
time at the clubs and not spend money
You never have been a dead beat. Mr..
Caudle, that's one thing l can truth
fully say in your favor; you'll spend your
last dollar to keep up your end of the
game. I'm not quite a fool, I'll nave
you know; the way you like your high
balls, too. makes you give up the price,
while I hesitate to spend a scent piece
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Ships Doctor Gave Lye
to Two Civilian Sailors
According to Charge

Washington, September S.-Representa-
tive Seigel of New York wrote Secretary
Daniels today complaining that DR.. Ralph
E. Osprey and Samuel j. Ortmand, two
civilian sailors from New York, when
taken i'll on the battleship Maine during
the recent cruise were given I've by mis-
take by the ships medical officers. Mr..
Seigel asked the department to investi-
gate.
A letter received by Mr.. Seibel says
the mistake was admitted aboard the
Maine, and it charges that the medical
officers were so busy developing photo
graphs at the time that the mistake was
made.