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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
NEGRO MURDERED.
Tragedy at Jordan's Levee camp-Whfte
Man shoots Down a DefenseIess
Negro and Makes Good
His Escape.

His Escape.
What seems to be a foul and cold
blooded murder was committed Tues
day evening at Jordan's leVee camp
on the left bank of the Mississippi
river, about three and half miles
below Donaldsonville when Cleveland
Henderson, alias "Doebelly," me-
gro laborer, was shot and almost in
stantly killed by Charles Williams,
white man, The murderer was for
merly a foreman at the camp, but at
the time of the tragedy was employed as
an ordinary laborer. News OF the af-
fair reached Donaldsonville Wednes-
day morning and Coroner Sims pro-
ceeded TO the camp and instituted an
investig alton. According to the testi-
mony cleaned by the coroner's jury
from Granville Estes, a negro, who
was an eyewitness to the tragedy, the
facts are as follows. About 8 O'Clock
Tuesday night Williams came out of
the kitchen at the leyee camp and
walked up to Henderson, pointing a
pistol at him ana saying, Win an oabh,
ssGive me that pistol you We been to
ting around the levee. The negro re-
piled that he didn't have a pistol and,
throwing up his hands, said to Will
liams, sssearch me-" Williams caught
Henderson by the hand and said
Come down here, I'm going to kill
you.'' The negro, frightened, said
ssDon't kill me, Mr.. Charley; Use a
good boy Without further warning
Williams pushed Henderson away
from him and fred point-blank at the
defenseless man. Henderson ran a
short distance, crying 'Oh, Mr.. Char
ley. you done shot me, and then
cape at once and has not yet been APP
pretended. Apparently the murder
was a most atrocious one and it is to
be hoped that the authorities will sue
coed in bringing Williams TO justice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
Market Lease Sold.

The municipal wharf and market
franchises were offered for sale TO the
highest bidder at the front door OF the
courthouse at II o'clock a. ~. today.
Emanuel Schonberg bid in the market
for 1886. There were no bidders for
the wharf and it will be necessary to
cad vertise the franchise for sale.
Last year the market lease was sold
to Louis Wild for 1884 and Capt. NJ :.
N. Landry bid in the wharf for 1920.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Mrs. Jos. V ST. Martin and her
sweet little daughter, who have been
the guests Of DR.. and Mrs. G.. E.
Coates, at Baton Rouge, returned
home Thursday. Mrs. ST. NJ artin was
accompanied to Donaldsonville by DR..
and Mrs. Coates and their baby son,
who will remain until after the holi-
days on a visit to Mrs. Coates par,
ents, Capt. and Mrs. Victor Manrin,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Misses Cora Boote, Alice Braud,
Helen McDermott and Maisie Marsden
were pleasantly entertained for sew
eral days this week by Misses Mabel,
Ethel and Maud Barton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Very handsome calenders have been
received at this office during the week
from the Bank of Ascension, the Club
saloon, the Louisiana Tobacco Co.
and Edward c.. Webre & Co., the
latter firm of New Orleans commits
sion merch ants. All of the calendars
are very pretty in design and make at
tractive additions to The Chiefs ex-
tensiVe collection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Cant, and Mrs. Frank K. Sims have
removed the furniture from their house
ia Iberyille street and will make their
permanent home with Mr.. and Mrs. e.
e. Barton, of St. Emma plantation,
who are the parents Of Mrs. Sims.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
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Attention. Veterans!

a regular monthly meeting of Major
Victor Maurin Camp No. 50, U.C. VI.
will be held in the rooms of the Mo-
hawk Club tomorrow forenoon and a
full attend nce OF members is earnestly
requested. S. A. POCHE,
VIM. J. MURPHY, Commander.
ACinta MT
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

The names of the assessors for the
various parishes Of the state were an
nounced by Gov. Blanchard Thursday.
T.. A. Landry, Jr., present assessor OF
Ascension parish, was re- appointed
for d term Of four years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Misses Lille and Daisy Carviile,
Arthur Carville, Boote Leblanc and
Hall Leblanc made up party IRON
ST. Gabriel who attended the two
dances at Ascension. Hall this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

The Chief erred last week in stating
tn at C. g. Barron, of Little Texas plan
tation, had visited New Orleans during
the week. It was Carroll Barton, OF
Belclos, who made the trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
a. easily Mistake.

BIuadars are so@efimas very ex sensiVe, 0c-
casfonaliE life itself is the price OF mistake,
bat YOU Il lleFer be wEnDg il yoa take DR.. Kings
New Lifs Pills for dyspepsia, dizziness, head
ache, liver or bowe troubles. They are gentle
gat thorough. CSC. at j. i. Leche's and W. j.
RhDaass drug stores
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Misses Renie Stephenson and Rowe
ma Boote, of Burnside, spent Wednes-
day night in Donaldsonville as the
guests OF Misses Evelyn and Vivian
ear
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

+. ID. Rusca. OF Natchitoehes, VIII
came to Don aldsonville TO act as best
man at the marriage Of his brother,
Prof. j. L. Rusca, which took place
Monday evening, returned home We'd
nnSa az
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Capt. and Mrs. Victor Maurin went
to Baton Rouge Saturday afternoon
TO spend Christmas with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. c.. E. Coates, returning Sum
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Lillian Davis, of Souvenir,
attended the dances at Ascension Hall
this week and was the guest of Miss
Rena Terrio during her stay in town
on both occasions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Emile Dreyfus' store at the head Of
New River Lane was destroyed by tire
about IL O'Clock Monday night, in
dieting a loss of $500, which is partly
covered by insurance. 1t IS believed
th at the fire was the work Of an in
eendiary. as an unsuccessful attempt
was made TO destroy Mr.. Dreyfus'
other store ON New River at the same
time tn at the front establishment was
consumed by the flames.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
Renort from the reform school.

j. e. Gluck. Superintendent Pruntytown, W.
Va. writes: after trying all other advertised
cough medicines we have decided to use Feley,s
Reform School. find it the most effective ard
absolutely harmless Sold by Richard & St.
Martin. --
Berth & Daigle, proprietors Of the
Lee Hotel, in Mississippi street, en-
tertained their many friends and
patrons at Christmas supper Wed
nesday night, and it goes without
saying that the spread was frst-class
in every respect and that those who
partook OF il attended to the wants Of
the inner man in manner that left
nothing to be desired. The Chief
staff acknowledges receipt of an in
viration to attend and regrets that
previous engagements prevented an
acceptance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
eonebs colds and Constipation.

Few people realize when taking cough medi-
cines other than Foley's Honey and Tar that
they conta in opiates which are constipating be-
sides being unsafe. particularly for children.
safe and sure and will not constipate. Sold by
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

MA. b. Kane. prominent druggist OF Bax-
ter Springs, Kansas. says: hambeTla1n 8
Stomach and Liver Tablets are in my Judgment
The rnps5superior preparation Of anything in
use today for constipation. They are sure in
action and with no tendency TO nauseate or
gripe,s For sale at A-Ray Drug Store
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Guy Kleinpeter, OF Baton Rouge,
was in Donaldsonville Tuesday and
Thursday evenings to attend the
dances given at Ascension Hall by
the jacksonville Cotillon Club and
the Alpha-Omega German Club.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Aurora Beck, Of Covington,
and Miss Grille Moore, of New Or
leans, arrived here Thursday morning
on a visit to Mrs. E. K. Sims. Misses
Beck and Moore were among the
charming visitors who graeed the
Alpha Omega Clubs red german
Thursday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

W. "A. Lobdell and Taylor Beattie,
Jr., of Thibodaux, were among the
Iput-of-town guests at the german
Thursday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

w alter Klos, who is attending Tu-
lane University, New Orleans. came
up last Friday to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Klos.5 at Belle Helene.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Town Collector II. A. Terrio has
figured in two .smoyingsa this week,
having changed the location OF his Of
fee from the courthouse TO the power
house and his place of residence from
his former home in ST. Patrick street
TO the second story of the Bank OF
Ascension building.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
BE Quick.

Not minute should be lost when child
shows symptoms of Group. Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy given soon as the child be.
comes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears, will prevent the attack. Itnever fails
ard it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale at
X-Ray Drug Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Among the Donaldsanville boys at
tending school in New Orleans who
are at home for the holidays are Fer
rier Blanchard, J as. Fortier and Fred.
Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

e. W. Lear left for Roanoke last
Saturday evening, having been COM
PEELED to return on account of work
being resumed at the Roanoke rice
mill.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Mamie Wax, of Baton Rouge,
came down to attend the cotillon Tues
day night and was guest at the home
Of Miss Julia Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Eppie stith, Of Pass Christian,
Miss, is spending the holidays as the
charming guest Of ]. C. Klos and fam
lily, at Belle Helene.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Prof. D. B. showalter, Ascension IS
efficient superintendent of public ed
ucation, was re elected treasurer OF
the Louisiana State Public School
Teachers Association at the annual
convention held in Lafayette this
week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

That special Sunday supper at the
ST. Martin House can't be beat any,
where. Price, 80 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Evelyn Sobral, of St. James,
and her guest, Miss N. Foret, were in
town for the dances this week, guests
of Col. and Mrs. A. d. Vega.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Special Sunday dinner at the ST.
Martin House tomorrow from IL to 2
o'clock. Price, SO eents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

adache, in nine cases out OF ten,
comes from defective eyesight. weak
oeuli muscles, etc. Have your eyes
examined by an expert optieian, who
will tell you honestly whether or not
you need glasses.
LNDE, Optician, Railroad Ave.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

The January meeting OF the Ascen-
sion Clnb is due to take place at noon
Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Bessie Wax, of Baton Rouge,
and Miss Leah Knobloch, of Thibo-
daux, are the charming guests Of Miss
Julia Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Among the visiting gentlemen at the
german Thursday evening were Harry
Thoens and J. Emmett, Of New Or
leans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Robert 5. Broussard. a prominent
merchant Of Cornerview, was in town
Wednesday on business and favored
The Chief with an appreciated call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Take dinner and supper at the ST
Martin House tomorrow. 1t is fore.
gone conclusion that you will enjoy
the meals and the price is more thar
reasonable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Christophe and Hardy Klos, stall
wart young sons of j. G. Klos, who
are students at Jefferson College, in
st. j ames parish, are home for the
HOLIDAYS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Will Remand and Bernie Robinson,
Of Baton Rouge, attended the Alpha
Omega german at Ascension Hall
ThursdaY evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Dr.. Euclid r. Richard, OF New Or
leans, and Valleix Richard, a leading
oh armacist OF Jennings, spent Christ
mas at Donaldsonville with their par
ents, DIR. and Mrs. j. =. Richard,
Both of the young gentlemen returned
TO their respective homes Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Natalie DeRussey, a charming
young lady of New Orleans, is visiting
her brother, Geo. DeRussey, at Belle
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Maisie NJ arsden, OF Shreye,
mort. IL the attractive guest Of Miss
) fiea Braud. at Burnside.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Misses Beatrice and Lillian Rich
ard. of Sunshine, Iberville parish, are
the guests OF Miss Adele Israel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

clay Braud and J.. NJ. Gillespie, 81
Burnside, came over Thursday eve
ming TO attend the german.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

May the new year bring you peace,
plenty and prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Emily LeBlanc, of St. Gabriel
attended the dances given at Ascension
Hall this week BY the Donaidsonvllie
sCotillon Club and Alpha-O Omega Ger
man Club. During her stay here Miss
Leblanc was the guest OF Mrs. h. N.
Sims. Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Loula Belle Johnson, OF Chi
cago, is the guest OF Mrs. Walter I.
Rar5on. on Riverside plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Cash or terms Comstock will sell
you piano or an organ that way.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Judge II. Jos. Verret, OF Napoleon
vile. was Ia town Tuesday evening 10
.ssar,fs the coSiIlon at Ascension Hall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

sunday supper at the st. Martin
House for so cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Allen Landry came up from New
Orleans last Sunday to spend Christi
mas with his relatives here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Il. j. ana Robert Strong came up
from New Orleans Tuesday evening to
attend the Alpha Omega german.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Ulysses Rodriguez spent Christmas
n New Orleans, leaving here 5 Saturday
a9saenoon and returning Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

The best Of everything is served te
patrons OF the St. Martin House.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Cora Boote,. q Burnside Is
entertaining Miss Helen McDermott, 9
n awning Young lady OF New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

THE Chief acknowledges receipt Of q
PACK age Of seeds from Congressman
&. M. Robertson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

A we'll attended meeting of Lee Lodge
No. g, A. o. u. W., was held Thurs
day night, at which the following Of
6cers were elected to serve during the
year 1905: Walter Lemann, master
workman; j. 2. Krieger, foreman; A.
G. Whidden, oyerseer; Chas. Lang
becker, guide; John F. Terrio, re-
corder; 3. Langbeeker, fnancier; W.
j. Leblanc, receiver; J. Louis Babin,
inner Waterman; Chas. Heinz, outer
watchman; E. Langbecker, trustee for
term of three years; Edmund Maurin,
representative; Drs. e. e. Sims aud
P. T. Thibedaux, medical examiners.
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled Tuesday, Jan. 10.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Is r. Marchand. one Of the leading
o;ssgana az the Datehtown neighbor-
heed vas an agreeable caller at this
mice Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

The family medicine in thousands Of
homes for 50 yearsDr. Thacher's Liver
ard Blood Syrup.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

LYMAN j Dodge, Of Melville, was
nIeassntly entertained Christmas day
f. Misses Evelyn and Vivian Lear.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
special meeting of Ascension

A special meeting of Ascension
Lodge No. 251, F. and A. NJ, viii be
held wednesday evening OF next week
for the purpose of receiving a visit
from L. p. Delahoussaye, grand master
of the Louisiana jurisdiction. The
session promises to be of unusual in
terest and instruetiveness, and all
members OF the lodge are urged to be
Drasppt
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Miss Evsla Poirrier spent Christmas
with relatives in St. James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
soAvLLE. la,

SATURDAY. DEC. 81. 1904
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31
LODGE LOCALS.
Masons Celebrate Feast Of ST. yohn-Work-
men Eject ofieers-Rural Wood
men Make Generous Offer.

Masons Celebrate Feast Of st. John-Wo rk-
men Eject Ofdeers-Rural Wood
men Make Generous Offer.
The feast of ST. John the Evangelist
was appropriately celebrated Tuesday
night by Ascension Lodge No. 251, F.
and a. NJ. Interesting services were
held in the lodges meeting room in
the Masonic Temple, after which a
sumptuous banquet was enjoyed. A
number of visiting brothers were in
attendance and the celebration proved
pronounced success. Following is a
LIST of the sentiments proposed during
the toast-making, together with the
names of those who responded:
The Day We Celebrate, Rabbi M. Klein.
The Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Dr.. Z. b.
Sims.
The Grand Master of Louisiana. DR.. j. S.
Thibaut.
Other Jurisdictions, Fred Landry.
Brethren of Sister Lodges, u. Z. Short.
Ascension Ledge, r. Henderson.
The President of the United States, w. w.
Buford.
The State of Louisiana, R. n. Sims.
The Press, Alfred g. Whidden.
The Ladies' r. N. Slator.
Tts9 FestaI Board, Vim. A. Terrio.
Onf Mothers. Henry L. Well.
Our Sisters, j. L. Gaudst.
Our Fathers, j. E. Blum.
The Senior Deacon, Lazard Meyer.
The Veterans Of Ascension, 7, W. Cook
An Enthusiastic Mason, Charles Geiger,
Our Visiting Brothers, r. E. Dunning.
Our Departed Brothers, Michael Tobias
The last toast, according to the
Masons' pretty custom, was drunk
standing and in silence. Michael
Tobias, W. M. of Ascension Lodge,
oficiated as POSTMASTER in happy
manner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

See Comstock's line Of musical in
strumeuts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Happy New Year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

tarvelli spaghetti at Maurin's Blue
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Locust Camp No. 81, w. o. W., To-
Gated at Gonzales, elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year at the
first meeting in December: S. c. Spur.
geon, consul commander; Jos. Picard,
adviser lieutenant; John A. March and,
clerk; v. A. Gautreau. banker; j. Ar
thur Leblanc, escort; Alex. F. Con-
zales, watehman; Abraham Argrave.
sentry; G. E. Bonicard, manager.
The installation will take place In the
evening OF the first Wednesday in
January and will be followed by a
banquet. It is expected that a number
of visiting sovereigns will attend the
meeting and take part in the cere-
monies. The members of Locust Camp
have given proof of their publie-s pir-
itedness aud interest in the cause OF
education by offering the use for
school purposes, free of charge, of the
lower floor OF their: fine new hall at
Gonzales.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

sRah for tbs street fair!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Foley 5 Kidney Cure
ssarres kaEugyg and bladder right
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-12-31

Swell stationery at Comstock's store
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Come Now and Avoid the Rush

Greatest collection of Holiday
Goods, Toys and Dolls ever
brought to Donaldsonville now
on display for your inspection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
EXPECTS HER FREEDOM
MRS. NAN" PATTERSON TALKS
TO ToMBS MATRoN TODAY.
pecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, June 15-'I expect soon to
be free" This was Nan Patterson's m 5rnins
greeting to Matron O'Brien in the Tombs
today. She was in radiant mood Illness
fright nervous strain of the past week has
fallen from her. She had slept we'll For
the first time in days she breakfas ed heart
lily.
you're as merry as a lark today" said
the matron, agreeably surprised at the girls
sudden change of mood. Up to yesterday
the actress was on the verge of nervous
collapse.
yes said the girl. 81 feel like diff.
ferent woman. Everything seemed dark to
me. Mr.. foung's terrible death, my arrest
mothers prostration and then the disap-
pearance of my sister and her husband
fresh blow every day-entirely took the
heart out of me. 1t seemed every ones
long hot summer in this prison meant moth
ing short of death to me.
II could see that If / was not sent to
the electric chair on a trumped up charge
of murder / would be carried out of here
to my grave anyhow. L knew 1 was blue
long afternoon with me yesterday and out
lined plans of my lawyers to me.
He convinced me I would have a speedy
trial and be exonerated l feel greatly
buoyed up by his talk. 1 expect my trial
and deliverance will be over before the
end of July When I get out of here thu
first thing will do will be to rush home to
see mother.
Mrs John B. Patterson, mother of Mrs.
Man" Patterson, who has been i'll in
her apartments here is reported to be very
much improved today.