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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-08-12
VOL. XII
SIS, coo, 900 for Good Roads.

Inv otih VI VOC, WV, WV VI L ~
eral funds is made available for
the construction of rural roads,
by the passage of the Federal aid
road bill which became law on
July IL. OF this sum, SIS, 000,-
600 is to be expended for the con-
struction of rural post roads I'M
der cooperative arrangements
with the highway departments
of the various States, and $10,-
600. 900 is to be expended for
roads and trails within or partly
within the national forests. The
act limits the, Federal govern
ment's share in road work in CO.
operation with the States to SO
per cent Of the estimated cost of
construction. Federal aid may
be extended to the construction
of any rural post road, excluding
all streets or roads in towns hav-
ing population of 2. 500 or more,
except the portions of such
streets or roads on which the
houses are. on an average, more
than 200 feet apart.
Five million dollars is made
available for expenditure during
the fiscal year ending June 80,
1917, and thereafter the appro-
priation is increased at the rate
of five millions a year until 1921,
when the sum provided is twenty
five millions, making a total of
seventy-fve millions. In addi-
ton. an appropriation of 81, 0O0,-
600 a year for ten years-a total
of $40, 900, 000-is made available
for the development of roads and
trails wholly or partly within the
Anational forests.
TheAelass of roads to be built
and the method Ct construction
are to be mutually agreed upon
by the Secretary of Agriculture
and the State highway depart
ments.
APPoRTIoNMENT AMONG STATES.
The act provides that after
making necessary deductions for
administering its provisions mot
to exceed 3 per cent of the ap-
preparation for any one fiscal
year-the Secretary of Agricul-
ture shall apportion the remain
der of each years appropriation
in the following manner:
One-third in the ratio which
the area of each State bears to
the total area of all the States.
One-third in the ratio which
the population of each State
bears to the total population OF
all the States.
One-third in the ratio which
the mileage of rural delivery
routes and star routes In each
State bears to the total mileage
of rural delivery routes and stal
routes in all the States.
ESTIMATES OF FUNDS NEEDED.
Project statements setting
forth the proposed construction
of any rural post road or roads il
a State are to be submitted b.
the State highway department t
the Secretary of Agriculture, ant
upon approval by the Secretar.
all necessary surveys, plans
specifications, and estim a tie
must be furnished. The road
projected must be of a substan
tial character, and items cover
ing engineering, inspection an
unforeseen contingencies are no
to exceed 10 per cent of the tots
estimated cost of the work.
Upon completion of the wor
as approved by the Secretary
the amount set aside for the pre-
iect is to be paid to the prope
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Lloyd George to
Pacify the Irish;
Opponents Agre

London, May 2o.-The House Of
Commons has rar ly seen demon
stration OF greater unity than was
displayed this afternoon when the
leaders Of all factions floeked to the
standard OF the prime minister in an
effort to achieve a lasting settlement
OF the Irish question
Mr.. Asquith made a plea for the
settlement OF the Irish question by
agreement among the contendihg
parties in Ireland and announced that
David Lloyd George had undertaken
the delicate task Of bringing the hos
tile factions together.
John Redmond, the nationalist
leader, arose and acquiesced in the
premier's request adding in a voice
filled with emotion, his ardent desire
for a solution OF the difficulties OF his
country. Mr. Redmond was quickly
followed by his political archenemy
Sir Edward Carson, who rendered his
support 10 the proposition and BY the
independent Irish leader, William
O'Bricn, who did likewise.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Blindness in State
Is on the Decrease

Lincoln, Neb., May 70. -(Speeial.)
That blindness in Nebraska Is not
only decreasing relatively but abso-
lutely the last two years is the asser-
ton of Superintendent NJ {. Abbott
OF the Nebraska City School for the
Blind He was a speaker Wednesday
before the second semi-annual CON
ference Of officers OF state institu-
tons, held at the penitentiary.
The speaker gave history OF the
founding OF institutions for the blind
a century and quarter ago 10 the
establishment OF the Nebraska school
forty-one years ago by Samuel Bacon,
Warden Fenton was host to the
gathering al a noon lunch.
The double standard was blamed
for many cases OF delinquent girls by
Superintendent Lena f. Ward OF the
Milford Industrial school, appearing
before the conference this afternoon.
Miss Ward said that men who violate
the moral law should be held in the
same light as the girl who goes
wrong
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
WIFE'S RETALIAToRY ACT
DESTROYS HUSBANDS SIGHT

With his eyesight nearly destroyed
Harry Kane. 1910 Pacific street. was
rushed to the police station last night
to receive medical attention, after his
wife had thrown can Of concen.
trated I've in his face as the result OF
a family quarrel
According to the statements OF
Mrs. Kane, her husband came home
yesterday evening intoxicated and
began beating her, whereupon she
tried TO reason with him. but he would
not be reasoned with She threw
the I've in his face in order to protect
herself, she says.
Drs. Myers and Shook attended
the pair, Mrs. Kane having several
cuts about the face and head, and
her husband his face and eyes burned
with the I've. Kane viii lose his Vi
sion, the doctors say
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
RETAIL HARNESS MAKERS
ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Columbus, Neb,, May 26-(Special
Telegram. THE Retail Harness
Makers association OF Nebraska
elected the following officers today
President, Julius Reese, Grand Island
vice president, William Renter, SUIT
ton; secretary-treasurer, J. G. York
Minden. Grand Island was selected
as the meeting place for 1917 Sew.
enty-five delegates were present and
twenty-five new applications were re
eeived.
The association is getting stronger
each year ID A. Hopkins OF Grinnell
la, secretary OF the National Harness
Makers association, addressed the
meeting last evening The CONNER
eial club entertained the delegates last
evening
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Kaiser Personally
Orders Shipment Of
Salvarsan to U, s

New York, May 26.-A shipment Of
salvarsan valued at 100000 was re-
ceived here today from Germany, 1t
was announced by the drug company
10 which It was consigned
The shipment was the first TO enter
this country since the war began and
the supply in the United States was
virtually exhausted several months
ago. Negotiations for the expectation
OF the drug from Germany we're con.
Quoted through the State department
and Emperor William is reported to
have issued a special order directing
the shipment
The drug was sent through Holland
and was shipped on a Dutch steamer
after the British and French govern
ments had given assurances il would
not be conliseated
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
WORK WELL UNDER WAY -
FOR THE OMAHA PARADE

The score or more heads Of as
many organizations in Omaha, IN
vited by the Commercial club 70 par.
tcipatc in a patriotic demonstration
on Flag day, juno IA, met at the
Commercial club al noon, and went
over tentative plans
The heads Of these organizations
are now to report back 10 their re-
spectiyc contingents and ask their
co-opcration IN putting on the big
patriotic demonstration More meet
ings arc to be held shortly when these
heads will report the progress made
III each organization
Whether the demonstration will
take the form Of a preparedness pa
rade or not, is not yet definitely de-
eided Show reverence 10 the flag"
has come to be a kind OF unofficial
slogan Of the propaganda in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Arrested For Trying
To Sell Government
Letters to British

New York, May 26.--A man giving
the name Of Adolph De Leeuw, "a
years old, a native OF Holland. was
arrested tonight by Captain Tunney,
head Of the bomb squad" OF the New
York police, charged with revealing
The contents OF government doeu-
fnents and offering them for sale In
violation Of the penal law
+ De Leeuw is accused Of offering to
eveai to Captain Guy Gaunt, naval
Attaehe OF the British embassy, the
Contents Of seven letters, foub Of
Which bore the seal OF the imperial
German embassy at Washington
4 Captain Tunney alleges that De
-eeuw. whose arrest was caused by
aptain Gaunt, confessed he offered
HE letters for sale because Of finan-
eial embarrassment.
De Leeuw, Captain Gaunt charged,
Jailed on him last week and offered
permission TO photograph letters
Upon payment OF 5000 Captain Tun-
hey said DE Leeuw's arrest followed
lis submission OF similar proposal
o Two detectives introduced 10 De
-eeuw as British secret service
agents
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
FILM FAVORITES
AT THE MOVIE BALL
Auditorium Well Filled to See
Stars of the Screen and
Dance With Them.
TAKE scHIANK FOR BUsHMAN

There he isl My, Amt he just
grand! Francis BushmanP
A girl wiggled eXcitedly and drop
ped her chewing gum on the floor as
She craned her neck and stared
straight t.Jake Schlank, q. the Hipp
theater, whom She mistook for the
great screen idol. II was one Of the
incidents at the movie ball last night
at the Auditorium.
But FRAMES X. Bushman was not
at the movie ball IN Omaha, and
Jake Sehlank did not know that he
was basking in the glory OF case OF
mistaken identity, so the little girl
followed him with her eyes all even
ing
But II Francis Bushman could not
attend the ball many other film ia
vorites could.
There were Caroline Wiptere, Do
ores Cassinelli, Richard Iravers,
Bryant Washburn, Eddie Lyons and
Lee Moran. The big crowd APP
planded them heartily as they stepped
forward 10 be shot by the movie
camera which afterward swept the
upturned faces.
Nearly 1900 people we're at the bal
and celebration, which was given by
the Omaha Screen club and the
Omaha Photoplay Managers assoca.
tion. Clinton l.. Oliver, Of The Bee s
movie department, and G. Harvey
Burke were in active charge, while
Harvey Hobart and Patrick O'Neil
handled the extensive program given
before the dancing.
Preliminary to the dancing a vau.
deviile program Of fifteen numbers
was Offered. II follows.
Musical sections-Omaha Military band
Aibtn Hustler. director
Frederick la Piano--Comedy c0ujuToT.
Miss Ireno coesfeldt and Miss Eva Mel.
son
violin choir Of thirty Miss Nora Pred
Brr0mpanlHt.
Miss Dorothy Parsons.
Gladys Louise Chambers.
Miss Ruth Flynn.
Miss Glare Schneider. violin selections
Mrs. y Dienstbie. accompanied.
Miss Alma Huntley, vocal selections.
William Hunt. yoealiats, accompanied BY
Miss Eva Nelson
r. N. Frederekson. II J. Book and n
l. Refregier
Bessie Cottrel
Pupils Of ". e. Chambers, in artistic
danceA
booth and Booth, comedy juggling and
songs.
brand march
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
BRIEF CITY NEWS

"Townsends for Sporting Goods"
Lighting FI4tures--Burgess- brandon.
Diamond Engagement Rings-Edholm.
Have Root Print It--Now Beacon Press
fire. tornado. automobile, burglary in
sursnce. J. II. Dumont, Keeiine Bldg
For ssle-5h and per cent city and
farm mortgages. }. n Dumont Kseline
Bldg
viii be home next Thursday from Ken.
lucky
"roday's Movie Program classified sec.
ton today II appears in The Bee exelu-
siyely Find out what the various moving
picture theaters offer
Fender Man a Bnnkrupt--John Baker
Fender, Nsb. farmer. fled petition ask
ing TO be adIudged bankrupt Hts ia
bilites are t9,sa7bOi assets, tii635o.
Andirons, Fire screens--sunderlanc's
spring Opening sale Of lots in Lesven-
worth Heights VIII occur tomorrow p. m
TIL night. Take Leayenworth ~. car and
get or at .4th ST. and you arc there,
". \. Redick Buys Garage-Hugh Mecaf.
fiery has sold tho garage al Twenty second
and Harvey streets to Elmer > Redck
The consideration is said 10 be $4,000 Mr.
Redlck buys the garage as an investment
Penny suppsr--The standard Bearer elass
Of the Hanaeom Park Methodist church
Twenty ninth street aud Wooworth avenue
will hold a ponny Aupper Saturday May a.
The proceeds win be applied toward mis-.
sionary pledge 81 the class.
To Talk ut Tckamah--Iion Arthur "
wakeIey, Judge Of The district court, has
gone 10 Tekainah Neb., whore he will de.
liver an address 70 the graduating class Of
the high school The subject OF the al.
dress Ia Education and Some Of Ia
Ideals"
use Textile" Shingles. sundsrlands
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Camping Concession
In Yellowstone Park
Granted to Company
tFrom a staff correspondent,l

Washington, May 20 - Especial
Telegram 1.-The end OF a protracted
struggle cam today in the grant OF
transportation and a camping conees-
ion TO the "Old Faithful" camping
company Of Livingston. Mont, by
he Interior department, breaking
what has seemed to be a monopoly
heretofore existing within the yell
owstone National park
kilograms from Montana reached
Nill L. Estill OF Walthill, Neb., who
anne TO Washington a month ago.
AZ the end Of thirty days after cam
aaign IN which was enlisted the sup
bort OF leading senators and con-
sressmen, the concession was
franted
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
kRU6 PARK OPENS FOR
THE SEASON ON SATURDAY

lkrus park, oldest amusement park
IN Omaha, opens is gates SATURDAY
noon, One OF the innovations At the
PARK this year Is the roller coaster
The slide has been reconstructed anil
several ngN thrills m the May 81 dlps
ave included IN the rebuilding u ihe
framework
Music will be one 81 the features
lei che paIk this year prwsman' )
orchestra will play svefN nisbt ni
concert Aud ief the dancers kollsf
skating will also hf aHr ~ che lea
iufrs tkis wear
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
NEW CHEF AND STEWARD
AT HOTEL F0NTENELLE

A new steward and new chef
have been engaged for the culinary
department Of the Hotel Fontenelle.
II G. Miller Of Chicago is the new
steward lie was manager Of the
University club in Chicago for seven
years
X. v LIGHTER Is the new chef Be
sides having all the qualifications Of
a chef he speaks seven languages,
is a thirty-second degree Mason and
Shriner
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
FIGHT WITHOUT
REST AT VERDUN
Great Battle for Fortress Guarding
Way to Paris RACES With
Unchecked Fury.
GERMANS CONTINUE ATTACKS

London, May z6.-The battle Of
Verdun continues undated On both
sides OF the Meuse river, northeast
and northwest Of the fortress, the
Germans are keeping up their I'M
precedented bombardments and Vi.
cious infantry attacks, while the
French are replying to the German
guns virtually shot for shot and un-
der a whitening fire holding the Ger.
mans al almost every point.
One more gain, however, has been
made by the Germans. After recap
turing Fort Douaumont and taking
trenches south and southwest Of tie
fort, the Germans to the west have
occupied a section Of French trenches
after series Of attacks in all Of
which they we're repulsed with heavy
casualties except the one where they
penetrated the French lines,
Increase Artillery Fire.
Around Douaumont a heavy artil-
lery duel is N progrss, and north
west Of Verdm, the Germans have
increased their artillery fire against
the French on Hill 304, probably pre-.
paratory 10 another infantry attack
Tor possession OF this much fought
for vantage point. A German attack
against the Russians west Of Dalin
island gave them momentafily the
possession Of a Russian trench,
counter attack by the Russians dis.
lodging the invaders
An attempt made by the Ieutons
10 advance against the Russians north
II Olivia station, southeast Of Lutsk
Nas repulsed by the Russians
In region southeast Of Trent and
across the border in Italy, Rome re-
ports the repulse of Austrian attacks
and the throwing back Of the attack
ers ID disorder. In the Astieo.posina
region, the Italians are replying cf-
feciively 10 the bombardment Of the
Austrians In the Asiago Sngana
valley district the situation Is IN.
changed
Massing OF Russ Troops.
Pctrograd reports a concentration
Of Russian troops with the British
forces in the region OF Kut-el Amara
The Russians came from the region
OF Kermanshah and Kasr-l -Shirin. in
Persia, northeast Of Bagdad This
announcement probably refers TO the
force Of Cossacks which was officially
reported several days ago from Lon
don.
In connection with the fighting on
the Persian frontier, Constantinople
says the Turks have stopped the adj
vance Of the Russians in the region
OF Kasr-I-Shirin and also defeated a
Russian detachment az Sulamansh.
to the east OF Kasr-I- Shirin.
Unofficial adviees from Athens say
that a heavy bombardmcnt and in
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
GOVERNOR TO NORTH PLATTE
TO MARK OREGON TRAIL

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Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
THIEVES WANT TO SMOKE.
AND ROB TWO STORES

Tobacco thieves that have given
he police department 50 much trou-
lie Tor threg az iour weeks were al
work again lkst night, two stores hav,
~ been entered aud a large amount
= goods stolen from each.
~ The store 81 y hfodsky. 200a
North Twentieth street. tobacco %
he amount IL $40 was stolen
II A Simon 322 Douglas reported
- loss oi $50 worth 81 cigars and
ohacco No trace 81 the men has
teen found
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27

fantry actions have taken place from
Dorian 10 Gievgeli, on the Mace
DOMAIN front and that the entente al
lies have dropped bombs on several
towns in Serbia held by the Teutonic
allies
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14

there could be found a sembance of justice in the demand of the strikers. If the dispute was between private concerns alone. it would be an- other matter: but when the importance of a shipping center like Seattle is involved, it is we'll that the business men take hand.
 It seems strange that the government allows strikes to go on. When controversy arises as in this case. where thousands and thousands are made 10 suffer, the authorities should take hold of the situation to the end that the people who are not interested do not suffer. None will deny that due to the action of & handful Of men. so to speak, the country is involuntarily drawn in- to controversy of which it has no concern. The city of Seattle, as municipality having control over the doings of its citizens within its limits, in our opinion should take a stand such as would protect it's interest as a whole and if the con- panies are unreasonable. make them come to term and do likewise with the strikers. The municipalities along the coast which control the shipping facilities are or should be the best judge of what is fair or unfair. and such should not permit few to impose on the many who are not concerned directly
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
THE FOURTH OF JULY.

The Fourth Of July. Sorry is the man or boy to whom this does not mean anything. On the other hand. happy is the man or boy who under derstand the message and can respond to it.
 To most Of us men. the mention of the Fourth Of July brings fond reeoIections from as far back as we can remember-perhaps from way back when we were just beginning to learn things about the great holiday, when father or uncle or somebody showed us how to light ire-cracker, then later when weeks before the Fourth. we began 10 gather pennys to get bunch Of crack CTS. Some Of US can remember every detail of of those celebrations. And what time we had :
 Mos. Of US remember how our father enjoyed 10 see Us having some fun. as we used to call 1t. How dad looked and acted. He became kid again in those days. It does our old heart good 10 remember.
 ketchikan is preparing to celebrate the Fourth in rhe old fashion. and in order to bring hap piness to our kids, we must get together, con- tribute literally our pennys and go back. at least 1T memory. and watch our kids enjoy themselves. Let US become kids again.
 To prepare for the celebration of the Fourth. Is laborioas and costly. The various commit tees will have 10 devote great deal of time and energy; and those Of Us who labor not should contribute literally and thus help along the good work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
WORK AND HAPPINESS.
lColumbus Evening Dispatch

tCoumbus Evening Dispateh.l
 Col Roosevelt says that those who cloak their willingness toll and endure. timd and lazy But what ~oaId he say those who unwilling toll and endure and do cloak it? Perhaps he would say that they unjust themselves and others ing unhappness for themselves and seeking to extend il 10 others If SO he would not be far wrong.
 The person rho is unwilling toll and endure does properly belong in this world for happily this is world of work He ought 10 90 hence reform Work is. ia itself thing complain Of; rather is it thing be oyous about Of the conditions of work may be unpleasant and the task before may be distaStefu But the character of the task is gen. eraIy Q. choosing and unfortunate il have made c poor selection Loving work. the effort should be get into the work love As for working conditions. they something Of own making: and where they not. they always sub !ect correction Work is the discipline that makes character ovng ones work is the oy of living Of all mo-tals re can conceive of none more unhappy than those who unwilling toil and endure and try to hide their unEiilingness
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
FLAG DAY.

Evidently. the citizens of Ketchikan have some consideration for the flag of their country if the large display conveys such idea. It is well, as our flag means great deal-or should There can be no better display of patriotism. A na- ton without flag may be said to be 8 nation without a recognized government; and what would country become without government 4 display of our country's flag is to be encourag- ed as it inspires patriotism. an attribute that is lacking in too many, unfortunately.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL cHJKC..

S4ndzy-s00 am, Holy connan- ics. (Excep. fra. Sunday in the uo1th-)
 IG5oo Native Sunday School ltsoo am. Morning Prayer an Sermon (HoIy Communion. flrs Sunday in the nsonth-l
 l2oo IT. sunday School.
 7s50 Evening Prayer and Sermon Holy Dzys-l0s30 am Holy Com nsndou-
 Tueaday-sao pm. s. Johns Social Cub, Guild Room
 Wednesday-21o pm Native H-ornen's GsiId, Indian School House Tnursday-2sso pm s. Johns Guild Room.
 100 p.rn-ss- Johns Athletic Club. Roy's. Guild Room
 Fridzy-s0o pm Choir Rehsar- sal. Guild Room
 i sincere welcome is extsndsd to al. specially to neTeomsrs-
 REV. HAROLD E. KELLEY. Pastor
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
IT DOES NOT LOOK REASONABLE.

According to late dispatch. the municipal authorities of the city Of Seattle have refused to comply with the apparently unreasonable de- mand of the longshoremen. and more trouble may follow. II such Is the case, there need not be any doubt about the unfairness Of the cause of the strikers, because the business men Of Seattle would not for one moment countenanee the demoralization Of the shipping commerce il
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Lou Mass as S:3b a. n. Elgb Mass al i0:30 a m- Sunday School at 2:3oP- n. spu.iay yespers al 7:30 p m- Week Day Mass at s -a- n. Reg PAUL P. KERNS-
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