Colfax Epidemic Unchecked: Dr. Tretnor and Wife of Spokane Are Reported Improving.
Colfax, Wash., Dec. 13.- The influenza situation in Colfax is still critical, four deaths having occurred within the last week; from eight to 10 new cases are reported each day. Dr. Benson, health officer, has placed a rigid quarantine upon all residences where influenza is known to exist.
Dr. and Mrs. W. G. F. Tretnor of Spokane, who have both been very ill with the influenza at the home of Mrs. Tretnor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Carroll, are both reported to be improving.