Colfax Closes Public Places
Colfax, Wash., Feb. 2. - Because of the rapid spread of influenza within the last day or two, there was a meeting of all the physicians yesterday afternoon at Dr. Mitchell's office, attended by the school directors. It was decided to close all places of public gathering until the epidemic can be checked. The order of the health officer became effective last night and all picture shows, cigar stores and pool halls were closed and there were no evening services in the churches. The schools are also closed.