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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05
SWINGS oN BRACKETS.

to possess an ice chest or refrigerator
it is generally placed in the cellar, where
it ii always cooler and where the ice
melts less rapidly, or sometimes 1t is
put out in the yard. Every time an ar
ticIe is wanted, even If it is only glassful
Of Ice water, 1t means a trudge up and
downstairs, which Is very firing to the
housewife. A very compact and con-.
venient substitute for the refrigerator
is shown in the illustration. It will be
observed at a glance how useful it would
be and also the time that would be saved.
The inside compartments can be ar
ranged to suit the individual taste, and
the box placed where it would be most
easy to reach. The idea of the inventor
is to fasten the chest, as it might be
called. on swinging brackets just OUT
side Of the kitchen window. where IT
would be handy to reach. After the ar
ticie wanted has been removed from the
chest 1t can be pushed back against the
wall out of the way.
Another very great advantage Is that
It could be used in winter as well as
summer. as In winter the cold air would
be sufficient to keep fresh all perishable
artic1es.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
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The Color nf Hair

From the color of a mans hair may
be learned a good deal in regard to his
intellectual ability. says professor
who has for some months been closely
studying the subject. School boys Will.
chestnut hair. he maintains. afs IiIelY
to be more clever than any others. anS
will generally be found, at the head of
the class. and in ike manner girls with
lair nalr are liFely to be far more studi-
Gus and bright than girls with dark hair.
In mathematics and Rotations these
boys and girls. he asserts. especially ex-
Gel On the other hand. he says that
o'7s and girls with brown nair are
most ilFely to attain distinction through
their individuality and style. and thas
those with red or auburn .aair do not
often excel In any respect
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Manufacture Of Copra oil.

copra is the meat OF the coeoanut,
from which oil is extracted. The nu.
is broken BY hand and the meat ex-
tracted and dried il kilns or in the sun.
The Oil is generally used for the man
ufacture Of soap. but of late years
methods Of refining 1t have been per
fected. with the result that a consider
abe proportion is now sold fer aIimen-
tary purposes. Copra is not treated to
a first and second pressing, as are most
oil seeds. The raw material is first
passed through a cylinder press. The
palpy mass issuing therefrom is then
treated in a box Tress, and no distinc-
ton is made between the oils resulting
from the two processes. The high
grade oils ore obtained by Qualification
and filtration. Copra cake is very sell
dom treated by chemical process, as
it finds q ready sale for stock feeding
PURPOSES
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Prison Without Walls.

Represa. a conv.ct prison in Califor.
MA, is unique in the fact that T. pos.
sesses no wall. The grounds are stud
led with IS guard posts. which are
Quilt Of stone and wood. and resemble
4 system of lighthouses. They are
built on salient points Of observation
md are fitted with Calling machine.
runs, Winchester rifles and shotgans
These posts are fre.n 40 to SO feet high
and are placed various distances apart
averaging 300 yards. No convict is al
lowed to pass between the posts unless
re has permission or IS accompanied
by an officer or guard. Each post is
manned by a clever marksman, and Is
only accessible by draw-faddar. which
IS pulled up after the post is occupied
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05
PATRIOTISM OF JAPANESE.
From Empress Down to Peasant Girl
All Make Sacrifices to Help
Relief Fund.

Societies and associations have been
organized in Japan 60 relieve the fam
lilies of the fighting men, and every one
makes certain contributions to the relief
fund Some men contribute money OF
goods. some their labor. and most of the
lint and bandage used for the wounded
are the works of women, from the en-
press down to the peasant girl, writes
Nobushige Amenomori, in Atlantic.
Little boys and girls willingly forego
their daily sWeetmeats. and give the
small moneys thus saved to the relief
societies. A boy Il years old in country
school made one day contribution OF
two yen. It was thought too much for
country boys gift. The sehool-teacheg
and the alderman of the village suspect
ed the money might have been given the
lad by his parents to satisfy his vanity:
in which case it should be admolished
against. An inquiry was, accordingly
made, and brought out the fact that the
boy had actually earned the money for
the purpose by devoting his play hours
to the making OF straw sandals Even
some criminals working in prisons have
made several applications to contribute
their earnings to the funds, though
their wishes have not been complied
with. In every village a compact has
been made that those remaining at home
should look after the farms of those at
the front SO that their families may not
be disappointed of the usual crops.
Since the outbreak of the war the gov
ernment's bonds have been twice issued
at home, and each time the subscription
more than trebled the amount called for.
the imperial household taking the lead
by subscribing 10000 900 ven. Thus the
hardshfrs of the war are cheerfulIy borne
by every man, woman and child in the
land.
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NO MORE LIGHTNING RODS
Fhey Are Out Of Popular Favor, Al
though Still Credited with
Some Slight Value.

Lightning rods have fallen into deep
disfavor almost everywhere nowadays,
but they are valued least by the hasty
people who once valued them most, and
those who really know the most about
them still credit them with measure
able. though small, amount OF protective
poWer-f properly constructed ana
maintained, as they hardly ever are.
For those who consider even slight
diminution of the danger of lightning
worth securing at some expense in
money and a good deal of care, the
weather bureau offers information and
advice prepared for it by Prof w. s.
Franklin, Of Lehigh university.
The first desideratum is what the cleo
tricians call good ground that is,
close and permanent connection with
large mass of high electrical conducti-
ity, like damp soil or an extensive sys-
TEN of metallic pipes. The lightning rod
itself should be a wide band. a thin
walled tube OF wire cable, rather than
solid wire, for so is the conduetiyity
of a given amount Of metal largely in
creased. And of extreme Importance is
it that the course of the rod to the ground
should be as short and straight as pos
sible. Il the pathway provided for the
ffbolt" be devious the impatient mes
senger from-or to-the clouds win not
follow it, no matter how much is spent
for glass or other insulators, while if the
path be straight the insulators are need
less for any charge the rod can carry.
What happens when good lightning
rod fseput to test is thus described BY a
man who went through the experience
at mountain hotel in this state: 81
was standing on the piazza when the
most tremendous shock OF conclusion
conceivable took place. had sudden
dazzle in the eyes. g bitter taste in the
mouth. violent singing In the ears, a
pungent sufphurous door in the nose and
a severe headache. Then learned that
the house had been struck by lightning:
that Is to say. that the conductors had
funetioned effectively and had safely
conducted the electricity into the LAKE.
instead Of the DISCHARGE falling upon the
hotel and wrecFfng TN Y. Times.
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Bath That Is Refreshing.


The directoire bath is the very latest
thing It's bath made of sWeet-scented
water in which there IS enough acid to be
invigorating. 1t is a bath of a previous
generation and it is one which every
athlete Of the present day should try. To
make directoire bath take a tub of hot
water and pour into it quart of bath
vinegar. if one can afford 1t. # one can
not indulge n this extravaganza, then
take pint II this is too much, at least
pour in a few tablespoonful. A bath
in bath vinegar is good for the muscles.
1t drives away rheumatism, it cures neu-
ralgia, it is just the thing for stiff
neck and it takes the ache out Of tired
bones.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05
FAILED IN REAL POLITICS.
Rueful "reminiscences Of Theatre
cal Star Who Was the
Easy Victim.

Maelyn Arbuckle, the successful star
of the eastern company playing George
AIDES .eThe County Chairman, began mis-
career first as a lawyer, then he was q
politician. In the Theater Magazine an
pears this characteristic account of the
demise of these early ambitions. written
by Mr.. Arbuckle shortly after he became
an actor:
'As / go about the city notice signs
of Attorney at Law All me! wonder
IL they are young lawyers. II so. my
heart goes out TO them There they sit,
companion pieces to Dickens Micaw-
Der, ever watching and waiting for some
thing to turn Up. Poor souls! They go
to their offices and open their Invisible
voluminous mail, and take their clients
one at time, and ill their safe drawers
with fiyes and retainers. Oh. it is glori-
Gus! Three short weeks ago was one
Of them-shingls swinging to the tune
Of Destitute and Raggity' by the rough
zephyrs of legal poverty. and it is pro-
fessional, you Inow. to be Legally POOR.
But how different now! | closed the lid
of the casEet that bore all that remains
of the Legal Wreck and consigned the
remains to the fraternity that they
might be buried with becoming profess
sional dignity-funeral expenses to be
paid out of fees due me; fees that never
came! It is a great awakening from a
three years Sleep young Rip Van
Wrinkle slumber! Fight. you lawyers.
over your. fees! Seize the farmers
lands for fees, you know Take the
mules and cows Sound forth your legal
arguments in the courts of justice! Look
you wise and renew your 30. 60 and 80
lay paper in the bank. Tale all.
quit claim to you In fee simple for love
and affection And, oh, you candidates
for political and judicial hoEors. ride
your scrawny horses and mules through
Red river bottoms, dine with the dear
coiored voters, kiss the sweet. pretty
little dirty child Of the dear voters. take
your mysterious grips to the speaking.
ride all night. take stock in every
church, colored and white. school bar
hecue! Oh what bliss. what felicity to
have huge colored gentleman demand
FIVE, and suggest that if it is not forth
coming he will surely turn his whole
following and district against you, and
oh, what woe when you haven't the five
TO stay his cruel power! AT last the day
has come! Up early. spreading tickets
broadcast. Vote for Maelyn ArbueEIe.
Justice of the Peace. Opponent IooF ing
s1yly at you and wondering about your
strength. Visit polls. Your men (col-
ored) proclaim you elected without a
doubt, Want a quarter for their din
ners What's the news from WagDer's,
Hoom's, Holmes schoolhouse, Will
kins' Woods? Conflicting accounts.
Sometimes ahead, sometimes behind.
The sun sets and you little know that
your glory and responsibility sets with
it. Polls close. Nigeers yell (for every
BODY. Returns slowly come in. Hope
up but votes down. Opponent gets full
You go TO bed. full of expectations. Get
up, fall down Defeated! You are a
member Of the large and honorable body
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PRETTY SUIT FoR AUTUMN.
It Is Made So That, with Few Alter
atoms, It Can Also Be Worn
Next Spring.

A light weight India serge is tie ma
terial in the model shown here, in
=co.or deep navy blue. with which
white more is combined in col
lar and cuffs, the braiding thereon In
apple green and black soutaches, with
a hair line of gold following the de-
sign. The buttons continue this color
scheme in enameling. showing three
of the colors, white and gold predom-
mating. the blue only in patches. Tho
skirt is over drop lining of navy blue
taffeta, which is finished with two mar
row bias ruf1es, each corded in three
rows; and RULES cut in this way do
not break or fray out as easily as
those on the straight that are plated,
the edge Of each plat wearing in Sits
in very short time. The skirt itself
is in "a strips, for they can, hardly be
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05

Out at Battle Greek, Mich. among
the trees, flowers and green lawns is O
most unique building devoted entirely
to advertising. It is occupied by the
Grandin Advertising Agency Ltd,
which handles among other accounts.
the advertising of the Postum Cereal
Co. Ltd, aggregating In round figures
one million dollars year. perhaps the
largest appropriation of any one con-
Germ in the world The furnishings OF
this grand structureaare rich and COM
plete, and all the appointments are
worthy their beautiful environment.
Prominent newspaper and magazine
publishers and their special represent
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man ability to thousands of customers at
one time through the columns OF the
newspaper. a strong contrast to the old
fashioned way Of talking to one GUS
toner at a time.
He spoke of the esteem of the adver-
tiser for a publisher that takes especial
interest in making the advertising an
nouncenent attractive. Advertisements
should contain truthful information OF
interest and value to readers. Inc
Postum methods have made Battle
Creek famous all over the world and
about doubled the population.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05
FEW SNAKES I'M NEW YORK
Gopperhead and Rather Are the Only
Poisonous Species About the
Great Metropolis.

Over the country extending for many
hundreds of miles both north and south
Of New York. the same embracing the
Adirondacks. the Catskill and Blue
Ridge mountains, there are but two spe-
eies or poisonous snakes-the rattle
snake and the oopperhead, declares tbs
New YoTk World. The former may be
Mt once distinguished by the rattle. while
che latter is d reptile of beautiful hues.
showing rich. reddish-brown bands on
q hazel body-color. The bands are Ferg
narrow on the back and very wide on
Ehe sides. presenting the outlines Of
numerous dumbbell-shaped markings.
Despite the presence Of these poisonous
anakes In the eastern states accidents
are Of great rarity. The rattlesnake is
IN honest brute and usually gives ample
warning of its presence. The copper
head is a seeretive species and generally
prefers flight to combat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05

atiyes in large number from New York.
Chicago. and various parts Of the
country attended the formal opening of
this building. and banquet in the
evening at the Post Tavern as guests
OF c. w. Post, Oct 8. 1904.
The publishers inspected the Il or Is
factory buildings of this father Of the
prepared food industry with especial
interest, for it has grown to its pres
ent colossal proportions in trif1e less
than 8 years, marHed example Of the
power of good and continuous adver-
Using of articles of pronounced merit.
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No Kinsh;n

Congressman James Hamilton Lewis.
OF chicago, is the politest man in the
country When in Seattle. one night
saa maklne fiery speech he was com
ing GOWN the aisle bowling right and left.
' "ash ne discovered an elderly eolored
. .ha w, why, good evening, NANNY
Mss ais speech hadn't pleased her. SO shs
repned: Look aeah. san, I is not 70.
nanny; yoa amt notbir,.3 ;..,,t leo roo,
III ma1ae 1asds e-Woman's Home Com
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WEDDINGS TOO EXPENSIVE.
Costly Accessories Often Unnecessary
and May Be Curtailed with
Perfect Propriety.

Recently a woman who has dWelt
many years in the fashionable world
remarked that as the years go on and
the expenses-Which iLcluoe mooern
essaries-increase, in the same ratio.
the requirements OF an up-to-oate 1asa-
ionable life multiply: and these nova
days are totally alHerent from these OF
even Is years ago.
Formerly a brides trousseau was all
that she had to think about. Now, how
ever, she finds that there are other ac-
eessories which considerably augment
her expenses.
One very costly item is the expensive
souvenir of the occasion in the shape OF
some article Of jewelry which she IS ez-
pected to give to each one Of her brloes-
maids, and often also (although this is
not obligatory, some costly item Of the
bridesmaids dresses, such as q hat, muif
or some other accessory.
Besides these she, too, must in these
latter days give a farewell dinner 70 her
attendants and especial friends, which
Is generally "hen" function, although
some prefer to enliyen the entertain
ment by the introduction of the mascu-
line element,
All of which. taken together, forms
no inconsiderable portion Of the general
outlay, the aggregate sum Of which
amounts in some cases to small for
tune.
There is only one decent way to get
out of all this" said bride-elect recent
ly, .and that Is to have no bridesmaids
at all. Ifyou have them you are expected
to do all these things. and my people
find that my trousseau and wedding
breakfast are quite sufficient to please
the family, without all the rest OF it, so
I am going to cut all that out.
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OPENING oFA UNIQUE BUILDING
Monument of Wise and Successful newspapers
Advertising.
Advertising.

In his address to Publishers ,! at sns
patt1a creek banquet Mr.. Post hkened
the growth Of q modern commercials
enterprise emf to the growth Of an.apple-tree.
Good seed, plenty Of Work anu 49, 60.
are needed, but the tree Will nos gear
apples without sunshine.
The sunshine to the commercial plant
:. nnh,ieItv secured BY advertising.
It is impossible even WAN sne Iess 49,
a -. ri has merit of high order. Merit
- - 49,. 49, aaofl tree and sunshine makes
the apples grow. a sooa $500 aes asr
who knows how to tax wiz WIZ. ne psA -
nrasent the logic, argument and sales
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where Bullets Must stop.

A series of interesting firing trials
was recently undertaken by the sWed-
ish government. The purpose Of these
experiments was to examine the effect
af shooting against pasteboard. The
trials were conducted On the Nharves
Of the Swedish navy In karlsbrons. and
Che target used was q prepared one Of
mill board, against which fire from re-
volvers. rifles. carbines and machine
gums was directed. The pasteboard,
which was three inches thick, resisted
completely Che bullets fired from the
small arms. but was perforated by the
projeetiles from the machine guns. The
experiments may be said to have given
very interesting results. Bullets from
the carhines used are able to penetratf
wooden banks Ave inches In thickness
but they could not penetrate the paste
board, which Was only three inches
shiek-
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| WINDOW REFRIGERATOR.
II May Not Come Up to che Regula-
ton Ice Chest, But Surely It Is
More Convenient

In the southern states, where the ther-
nometer seldom gets below so or 10 de-
grees, except in the very heart OF the
winter months, tits often difficult prob
lem to keep perishable foods In good
condition. This Is also true in the north
ern states in the summer season, and the
housewife has to have an Ice chest or
refrigerator In which to store certain
articles of food. Fruits Of all kinds, but
ter, meats and similar vegetables must
be kept out Of the heat. as we all know
that they will not be at to put on the
table if they are not perfectly fresh. In
those families which are lucky enough
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-05
Color Blindness.

The most common form of color blind.
ness is al inability TO distinguish red
Last year 81 officers and Would.be Off
GERS of the British mercantile marins
service failed on their color tests, three
beingred blind and the remainder unaEle
to distinguish green. The 1900 can6i
dates for certificates were also submit
ted to the form vision tests and % OF
them failed to distinguish the form OF
the object submitted.
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In;IpgIlE!Qg|rnI
ZgE AglH IOaED@9
ksH<SST85aA1 fh-pIIEeI
8g ~ ~ u
Acy
a NEW KIND OF COTTON.
afber Is Made from the Cellulose oR
Fir Trees Freed from the
Bark and Knota

The French chamber Of commerce at
-aEilan says that an artificial cotton IS
&aow made from the cellulose OF the mr.
Eraa freed from bark and knots. reports
14asul Haynes. of Rouen. France. The
6bers, after being pulyerized by spe-
15aI machine, are placed In horizontal,
tlrass, lead-lined cylinder Of some 5,aoo
cubic feet capacity and steamed for ten
Sours, after which 1000 cubic feet Of a
fhsulphate Of soda wash is ADDED ana tne
whole is heated for &c hours under
gressure OF three atmospheres. Then
Che wood, or fiber, which has become
gerry white, Is washed and ground by
series OF strong metallic meshes. after
which it is again washed and given an
ziectro-chemicai bleaching BY means OF
shloride Of lime. Passage between two
powerful rollers then dries the mat
GER, producing a pure celluiose, when
when reheated In q tight metal boiler
containing mixture of chloride Of zinc
and hydrochIoric and nitric acids, to
which is added little castor oil, casein
and gelatin to give resistance to the
dber, gives very consistent paste.
Threads are then produced by passing
sails paste through kind Of drawplate.
These threads, after being passed over
II gummed cloth. are immersed In q. weak
solution Of carbonate OF soda and passed
between two slowly turning drying
cylinders. Finally. to give the neces-
gary solidity, the thread Is treated to
I'D ammoniacal bath and rinsed in cold
water, after which the product is pliahle
and works we'll
In Bavaria experiments have recently
been made to produce cotton from pine
wood, and 1t Is claimed that the trials
6ave been very successful.
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many rolling mills. foundries and ma
chine shops for lifting heayy.iron and
steel plates, beams, biliets. and 30 forth.
The apparatusis capable of wide applica-
zion wherever an electric power current
Is available for energizing the magnet.
II is said that considerable time is saved
fn comparison with the old methods, as
only two or three seconds are required
60 impart the requisite lifting power.
Such magnets can be made to sustain O
weight of many tons.-Youth's Com
panion.
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of Defeated Candidates Meet success
full candidate. Congratulate him Knew
it all the time. OppoE ent gets full again.
Friends console, tell you you are all
right, only too young. Help YOU to pre-
pare for the Salt river packet. There
you are. Three long months canvassing.
starving, enduring. speaking, praying
hoping and wavering! Money and ofne
gone. There you are. Where? You
don't know yourself. Nobody else.
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How to Make German Pie.

A delicious pie of German origin is
gaining favor here. It is made of crust
raised over night, as bread Is raised,
with the addition Of an egg worked into
It in The morning. sweetened to taste
this crust is rolled out about an inch
thick. laid in pan and the edges
trimmed. Peaches cut in slices are then
pressed into the dough, sprinhled with
sugar, and grated lemon mag he busted
uyer the fruit. Apples may be used in
stead Of peaches and likewise hu.kle-
berries.