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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
The G0n1bLinS Fever.

WHEN man once gets the gambling fever it is
extremely difficult to stop it. Jesse L. Livermore
that young plunger who recently made three million
on the stock market and who said he would never
make another plunge is again tickling dame fortune
under the chin and looking around for more millions.
To him. his first like getting money from
home; but like the thousands before him, he must
go back after another load and if he cannot clean
up the stock exchange. The next chapter no doubt
will chronicle his downfall. Instead of knowing the
secrets of the street from alpha to omega, this mex
perienced Spectator will fpd out that he does not
know the first principles of the game.
Some years ago there was young chap who
went into Wall Street and by good fortune in several
ventures, he succeeded in reaping a fortune He
was acclaimed young Napoleon of finance, wizard
magician, etc. But his fortune was simply acct
dent garnered while the big luminares were mapping
When his presence was recognized, it was not long
before he disappeared from public view, sans fortune
reputation, palace, and yacht Unless Mr.. Liver
more is unusually clever, he will be singed in like
manner. During the meantime, just think of the
hundreds of young chaps in New York City who will
endeavor to emulate this mans example, They will
reason that if he is fortunate in making Millions
why cannot do the same thing? Their reasoning
is logical but their Judgment is poor; they never
hope to come out ahead of the game for there is only
one chance in a thousand of these small plkers win
ming pot of money.
Stock speculation is successful to only few in
siders and they fail sometimes to come out ahead
Even the redoubteble Mr.. Lawson has experienced
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12


The who lives by his obesity
would rather have oneaeed enemy than friend
Some hide their long green
when he does the most backslid
Among Indians big feathers
other gewgaws.
One should brag of his knowledge breedng
conversation and actions speak louder than his talk
bouncer with club that will make Theodoes big stick look like
oothpck.
The drink habit may shorten e great many the
has kicked the bucket
Apostle Joe Smith has children
bldheaded The eldest years youngest
was born the other day.
It is we'll that the Russian nihists remembered what followed
the Maine incident before they attempted blow Secretary Taft
History might have repeated itself
keptomanac things
that practically useless To usrae
of the kepoaa brand because the trash he steals microbes
It is said that the Hungarian fairly threw himself the
feet of Miss Vanderbilt WE'LL he did lead pipe cinch
he under the carried stocking
If divine rights Baer would two wigs of his
bottle of think could rostum and preach
that would being the real thing the stuff
that the up.to-date evangelist uncorks
Since Henry Mark Twain Kpng George
all admitted that they do of their writing doubt
the world will be deeghted of this
the method However have voet writing
desk like George AIDE confessed having when he writes
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Enter-We Dark .ASeS

FRENCH scientist has made remarkable pro-
posal in regard to the punishment of murderers in
France. He is of opinion that neither guillotining
nor life Imprisonment is adequate or suitable
punishment for murder The guillotine, he points
out nficts absolutely suffering on the criminal,
who is probably man who has passed his life in
infictng suffering others. As to life imprison-
ment it entails heavy expense to the country and
generally reduces the prisoner to insanity.
He suggests therefore, that such criminals shall
be branded on the face with redhot iron and then
released The branding, he thinks, should be done
in public the letter M" signifying meurtrier, the
French word for murderer, being stamped as an in
eradicable mark the forehead of the criminal He
would thus bear about to the end of his days the
mark of his crime. and be constant warming to his
kind.-Montreal Standard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

almost as many financial setbacks he has
If there were not SO much tragedy connected with
the ventures of these kid Spectators, their forts
would be quite laughable; still the experience they
now gain may them from committing worse
folly later on in life
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS receiving copies Of MIRROR who
regular lists will please consider such sample
copies. IT, after conclude that MIRROR
worthy patronage send to this Office
trial subscription at rates published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

MIRRORS weekly published the Minnesota
edited
tho proner acquaint
prisoners pathological
dpeng that prejudice which
The
dependent public
should
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
SALT~SU PERSALT.
BY A N 6 L c U S.

DADEREWSK The Phstine opinion of Paderewski
that haired Pole persuaded by half
crazy mobs that he semdvny accordingly
But whose contracted
Padded Whkes tire humorist who makes
under duon that kind He fully realizes that
the ability make music constitute title dvn
y but unmportant quality comparison with many
others that might be mentioned For the Padre
wsk undoubtedly and the average undoubtedly
the pleasure and the compensation lies in the fabulous salary
which arsca magn6e the applause OF
wondering the silence of the appecve few
the ITSELF 1t the the who
for the crowd and draws large salary what popularity known
the artist starving his but he fors
sheer innate JOY SOUL
light And the increase
popular of late years. the circle of musical culture
widening will when he who speaks of
will music
CHESTNUT The Rochester PastExp,xss goes
~ American which
merely asserting painful British lack of hamo
the purpose quite we'll proving it. But the PosExs
actually the Now firstly attacks the limerick
Enthusiastically British production being apparently
mercks appear practically every number of L Puck
ug and periodicals of such different appeals HARVARD
boon journals Louisville Coaleyoay0
As for the last line competitions which perhaps
svedy scored childish the idea started Denver
long
confined
those sloppy weekies which take place Eng
supplement- This the were
longest the world transmits direct from Noahs Ark but merry
jess quite publication represent
them typical American humo The truth that huor
local products the Mggendy Ben for instance of the
papers published fromthe so nation
which joke the peal. after next
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Bodies Found In River.

The bodies of Two unknown negroes
were found floating in the river Thurs
day morning, one being picked up
opposite Souvenir plantation and the
other at a point near A Bend. The
former was brought to Donaldsonville
and after being viewed by Coroner e.
K. Sims was inferred in the local
Protestant cemetery. The other corpse
was also viewed by DR.. Sims, subse-
quently being buried on the river bat
ture at A Bend. The appearance of
the bodies indicated that they had been
in the water for some time, and this
fact gave rise TO the superstition that
the negroes were the same two who
were drowned near Gardere several
weeks ago, when young W. E. Blanch-
ard, of Baton Rouge, also lost his
life. DIR. Sims, however, does not in
cline to this belief, stating that in his
opinion the bodies had hardly been In
the water SO long time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Branch Alumni Association Organized.

On Tuesday afternoon a number OF
gentlemen met in the Office of Hon. Henry
Mccall, collector of customs atthe port
of New Orleans, and organized the Lou.
isiana Branch Alumni Association
OF Mount ST. Mary IS College, Emmftts-
burg, Maryland, the following officers
being elected for the ensuing year:
Henry Mccall, president; DR.. Felix A.
Larue, first vice president; Joseph G.
Gilmore and John T. Gibbons, New
Orleans; Leopold Tassin, ST. John; e.
Van Beary, Lafourche. and f. M.
Dumartrait, Avoyelles, vice presidents;
Louis D. Lagarde, New Orleans, Sec
rotary; Henry J !. Ledoux, New Orleans,
treasurer. There were present Messrs.
Henry Mccall, John G. Flnney, DR..
Felix A. Larue. William Lemonnier.
Joseph G. Gilmore, William V. Gil.
more, &. Van Beary, Emile Kuntz.
Richard Mccall, Walter Stauffer. ].
B. Levert, Evan j. Mccall, j. T. Glib.
bons, Jr., and j. Nd. Ryan.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Negro Shot While Resisting Arrest.

George Toben, negro, was shot in
che arm last Saturday night by Chief
Of Police Henry Schaff, Sr., while
attempting to evade arrest. Toben
was wanted for creating a general dis
5urbance in the rear of town and when
che chief endeavored to place him un-
der arres the resisted strenuously. MIR.
Schaff drew his revolver and the me-
gro made an effort to strike the
weapon from the officers hand, after.
wards taking to his heels. Failing to
atop when ordered to do so by Mr..
Schaff, the latter fired two shots at
the fleeing black, one of the bullets
striking him in the lower part of the
left arm and inficting a slight flesh
wound. The negro was finally cap
Gured and landed in jail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
An Announcement.

beg to announce to my friends and the pub
lilo in general that am now employed at Allen
Foundry. where shall take pleasure in SERVING
them. ARTHUR HARTRAMPF.
Referring 60 the above announce
ment, The Chief desires to congratu
late Mr.. Allen upon having secured
the services of Mr.. Hartrampf. The
latter has been long and favorably
known in this community as thorough
mechanic, perfectly familiar with loco.
motive and machinery repairs of all
kinds and is numbered among the
Sop-notchers In his line of endeavor.
With Guy Dunning as foreman, as
sisted by Mr.. Hartrampf and an able
corps of workmen, there is not job
about railroad, sawmill, steamboat
or sugarhouse that the Allen Foundry
can not handle to the satisfaction of
the most exactinp.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
K. OF II. Elect /. &. Bentley Supreme
NJ . e = "a ~ 2
Dictator.

The thirty-second regular and second
biennial session of the supreme lodge,
Knights of Honor, which convened al
Atlantic City, N. j., on the 18th in.
slant, was brought to a close during
the past week by the selection OF Mia.
CARA Falls as next meeting place and
the election OF the following officers;
Supreme dictator, L. E. Bentley, Don.
aldsonville; vice dictator, E. G. Wood,
New York, assistant dictator, S. r.
Johnston, Atlanta; supreme reporter,
N. M. Giyan, st. Louis; supreme
chaplain, A. j. Hess, Columbus, KY;
supreme guide, ]. Il. Hancock, Louis
vile, KY: supreme guardian, Chris
Fl. Ewing, Evansville, Ind; supreme
sentinel, r. S. Fletcher, Jackson.
Tenn; past supreme dictator, j. C.
Sheppard, Edgefeld, Pa.
Mr.. Bentley has been prominently
identified with the Knights of Honor
in Louisiana for a number OF years,
and his elevation to the highest Office
in the gift of the order is tribute to
his conspicuous ability and faithful
performance of duty that will be
greatly appreciated by his brother
Knights and legion of other friends
and acquaintances throughout the
state.
A detailed report of the proceedings
OF the supreme lodge will appear in a
future issue OF The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Prize Presentation.

On Tuesday afternoon committee
composed Of DR.. 3. K. Sims, John r.
Forcha, r. n. slator and Henry lie.
Blanc, representing Ascension Hook
aud Ladder Company No. /, repaired
to the residence Of G. Kline and pre-
sented that gentleman with hand
some eold-handled umbrella, offered
as prize for the best-groomed mar
shall in the recent annual parade of
the local fire department, and won by
Mr.. Kline. After the formalities Of
the occasion had been observed, the
pretty trophy was duly christened
With sparkling vine and the health OF
the recipient vas pledged ii nuner-
ons happy and appropriate tuasts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Wayeyaud Terrace.

The Chief is in receipt OF q pretty
little pamphlet describing "W aveland
Terrace" at Waveland, Miss, which
is the property of Peter Stiff, prom
inent young attorney of New Orleans,
and which is now being developed and
exploited by the West Virginia Land
Company, who have charge of its sale
for Mr., Stiff. The principal boule-
ward trayersing the Terrace Is
known as Sobral Boulevard, being
named after A. M. Sobral, of Don.
a1dsonvi1le, Mr. Stifft's father-i In law.
This thoronghfare win have running
through its centre, from the beach TO
the railroad, apark containing palms,
flowers and shade trees, with shell
drive on either side, making it the
prettiest avenue along the entire coast.
It is intended that none but white
families shall own property in Wave
land Terrace, nor shall any trade or
business be established, the idea being
I'd make it an ideal residential section.
a pier six feet wide, with twelve bath
houses for the free use of lot pur-
cIsssers, is almost completed, and the
entire property is being beautitied.
The frontage Is shout one thousand
feet on the beach, running il depth to
NEARLY four thousand feet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Bradford Behind the Rars.

An Associated Press despatch semi
from New Orleans under date oil
Thursday, June 20, conveys the in.
formation that James L. Bradford,
who with VIM. Fl. Wright was con-
victed OF conspiracy to defraud the
government in the matter of public
land entries in the parishes of AS
cension and Washington, this state,
has begun to serve the sentence OF
two years Imprisonment in the Or
leans parish jail imposed on him by
the United States district court for the
eastern district of Louisiana. The
despatch is as follows:
~ ames L. Bradford, one OF the
most widely known lawyers practicing
Ia land cases in the United States,
and q man who for years has oc-
cupied prominent position socially
and financially In New Orleans, today
began a sentence of two years in the
parish prison here. Bradford and
his associate, William Fl. Wright,
were originally convicted in the
United States district court here on
the charge OF conspiracy to defraud
the government in various land cases
in the southwest by false entry of
names. The case was taken to the
United States circuit court OF appeals,
but the Judgment of the lower court
was affirmed and later writ OF GER
tiorari was denied by the United
States supreme court. ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Dlstriet Court Snstainell.

The supreme court OF Louisiana on
Monday last handed down a decision
affirming the findings OF the twenty
seventh judicial district court in the
case OF Mrs. Sarah Rhodes Heating
VS.. John Wilbert ct al. Associate JUS
tics Land, as the organ OF the court,
said:
Where party buys property from
. married woman be can not. when
sued by her TO annul the contracts, set
up that the property belonged not to
her, but TO the community existing be.
tween her and her husband at the time
OF the purchase.
The vile can not bind herself or
property for . debt OF the husband. u
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Weather and cron Notes.

l
The following paragraphs are Dor
rowed from this weeks Ascension
letter to the Louisiana Planter:
The planters are getting just abou
the kind OF weather they most desire
at this particular period-hot sun.
shine for several days and then nice
refreshing shower, followed by more
sunshine and, IN course of time, an,
other shower. These conditions could
| not well be improved upon and it il
to be hoped they will continue indef,
| nitely. The warm sunshine makes
the cane grow at a rapid rate, but al
the same time hardens the surface oil
the soil and renders field work Ok.
tremely difficult. This is where the
rain steps in and relieves the situation
by drenching the parehed earth. Civ
ing new life to the growing crop and
enabling the field forces TO make rapid
progress in their work.
''Cane is showing up nicely and
there is every indication that the crop
will be a big one, despite the freeze,
drouth and foods of recent months.
Thanks to the favorable weather OF
the past few weeks, the plant has re-
ceived proper degree of cultivation
and from this time forward should
grow by leaps and bounds.
''The cotton farmers of the New
River section of Ascension parish are
in a sad plight, as, indeed, are cotton
growers throughout the state. It is
stated that even with the finest kind of
weather for the rem ainder OF the season
barely half crop can be produced,
and should unfavorable conditions be
encountered, or a killing frost be ex-
perienced unusually early next fall,
a further shortage will be brought
about. However, half crop is better
than no crop at all, and our plucky
cotton farmers may be relied upon to
make the best of the desperate situ-
alton and to grow all the cotton they
can under the circumstances.
"W. E. Cage, the efficient superin-
tendent of the big Belle Helene refinery,
visited Donaldsonville last Monday
on business and repeated the trip on
Thursday. Anticipating shortage of
cars next season, Mr.. Cage has large
force of men at work erecting a com.
modious new warehouse, which will be
used for the storage of sugar when
shipping facilities prove inadequate.
Apart from the construction of this
building, no work of any kind is go
ing on at Belle Helene, and no new
machinery will be installed this sum-
mer."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
At the Play.


1.-THE Fatal Wedding, a four-act
comedy drama, was presented at the
Gondran theatre last Sunday night by
the Lynnwood Stock Company, of
New Orleans, aud scored distinct
success. Thecastwa well balanced and
capable, and the manner in which the
production was staged left nothing to
be desired. Bernard Shields's im-
PRESERVATION of Toto, - French
butler, was Enthusiastically clever,
and was splendidly supported by the
Bridget" of Mrs. Annie Rankin.
Mrs. Shields gave an admirable por-
trayal of the difficult character of
"Cora Williams, !" an adventures,
and Miss Margaret Gardner was
thoroughly satisfactory as mabel
Wilson," Joseph Mossmier's Glow
ard Wilson" was a fine piece of work,
as was also Joseph Booths inter-
probation of the thankless role of
Robert Curtis, the villain. To
little Sarah Shields belongs d gener-
GUS share of credit for the excellence
OF the performance. This little lassie
achieved an artistic triumph as 'sJes-
sic Wilson, the Little Mother" and
gives promise of developing into
great actress some day. The other
members of the company were fully
equal to the demands of their respect-
i've roles. Little Eileen sedgwick
performed specially stunt which also
scored big hit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
Sore Muscles.

Prominent athletes throughout the country
ma that the best treatment for sore muscles
is hot bath at bed time. which opens the pores
This should Immediately be followed with an
application Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm vigor-
moves all stiffness and soreness and has become
. favorIte rub down, as 1t acts promptly and
keeps the muscles in excellent condition. For
sale BIZ all druggists
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22

Traffic on the Red River Valley
Railroad was interrupted for a period
OF several hours Thursday as the re-
suit OF wreck short distance below
Edenborn (Gonzales). Four box cars
jumped the track, causing the north
bound passenger train to be delayed
about three hours.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
SATURDAY. JUNE 22. 1907

Full line of mating, mating rugs,
velvet rugs. ete.s just received. Best
grade Japan mating, Is, 20 and Is
cents per yard. r. Henderson & Bro,
Railroad avenue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
For over sixty Years.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 90 years by millions Of mothers
for their children while teething with perfect sue
cess. 1t soothes the child. softens the gums, al
remedy for diarrhea. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's
Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Guar
anteed under the pure food and drugs act OF June
80, 1906 serial No 1893
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22

The work OF demolishing the plant
OF the erstwhile Goyer-Alliance GIu-
cose Company, at Belle Alliance, is
progressing rapidly under the direc-
tion OF the Chicago Wrecking Com
pany. which concern purchased the
big establishment upon the collapse OF
she venture and is disposing of the
mechanical equipment. A large pro-
portion OF the machinery has already
been sold and removed, and the re-
mainder is meeting with ready sale at
good prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
He Fired the stink.

Il have fired the walking-stick Pve carried
over 40 years, on account Of sore that resisted
every kind of treatment until tried BuckIen's
Arnica Salve; that has healed the sore and made
me happy man., writes John Garrett OF North
Mills. N: G. Guaranteed for piles, burns, etc, by
j. J. Leche, druggist. CSC
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22
How to Break Una cold.

severe cold can be completely broken up in one
or two days time. To do this. however prompt
action is necessary. The first symptoms of a
cold are q dry. loud cough, a profuse watery dis
charge from the nose, and a thin, white coating
on the tongue. When Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is taken every hour on the first appearance
of these symptoms it counteracts the effect of
the cold and restores the system TO healthy
condition within day or two. For sale by all
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22

Chief of Police schaff and his SUBJ
ordinate officers have been instructed
by Mayor Charles Maurin to notify
property owners throughout the town
chat the municipal ordinance requir-
ing them to keep the streets and side
walks in front of their premises free
of grass and weeds will hereafter be
gigidly enforced. a word to the wise
should be sufficient.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22

A communication from Plaquemine
relating to the defeat of the proposed
special school tax has reached The
Chief, minus the signature of the au.
thor, and therefore can not be con-
sidered. Let us have your name,
, "Aubert;" not for publication, but
merely as an evidence of good faith.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-22

The Gondran theatre has been leased
Go Klaw & Erlanger, the well-known
theatrical agents of New York city,
for term of one year. beginning
Sept. I, 1907. This means that next
season Donaldsonvi1Ie play-goers will
De afforded the opportunity of witness
Ing many of the attractions which
appear at Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger's
New Orleans houses, the Tulane and
Crescent. Bully for managers Con
dram and Won Lotten?