The cold weather is also retarding its growth. A few of the advertising had been put on for a colored jazz orchestra for a dance after the Garner Jubilee Sing last Monday. It was learned that the colored troop was not able to play any other orchestra instruments, so the dance was held at the last minute. Jack Bechtol had charge of the dance. A large crowd attended.

Find Lost Balloon—Men Missing
Panama City, Florida—(By A. P.)
The naval balloon which has been missing with five men since it left Pensacola naval station March 22, was picked up in the gulf late yesterday by a fishing boat and brought here. No trace of the crew was found.

Viola Has Ball Team
Charlie Goetz of Viola was in Palouse Thursday on business and called at The Republic office. It is a poor season when Viola does not have with teams.

A baseball team which can carry off honors in competition from many of the larger towns, and this season is no exception. The boys have been practicing whenever the weather permitted and are now in condition to meet the best of them.

Jim first game of the season will be held Sunday April 17, with Rosalia, Rosalia, and Palouse.

PUBLIC
Rear Admiral Bailey Dead.
El Paso, Texas—(By A. P.)—Rear Admiral Frank Harvey Bailey, retired, aged 69.  69 years, died suddenly in the city of New York. 