Probably it was the Colonel.

He took the proffered seat.
"I suppose you saw the TIMES," he said, "and that tremendous article.
It amused me considerably.

Splendid specimen of local journalism.

Our friend T.J.is to be congratulated, isn't he?
He has made quite a stir." "The Colonel was here with a paper," said Mrs.Smith.

"He was furiously angry.