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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Homestead Notice.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE.

4
New Orleans, La, Feb. %, 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
In named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before James
s. Barman, clerk of court at Donaldsonville,
La, on Aprn225 1907, viz: JOSEPH TEMPLET,
who has made homestead entry No. Il ,671, for
the y of s Q Il of sec Is, tp9, Be, d g of
river. He names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: John Nargassans, Armand
Maurin, Edward Bourgeois, Geo. Williams, all
of ST. Amant, La.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INrERIoR, J
LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, Jan. 10, 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before James
s. Barman, clerk of court at DonaldsonvilIe,
La, on March %, viz: Benjamin +. Webb, who
has made homestead entry No. Is sos. for lots 2
and g. and X of W 4 aud Il of Il. sec
q. tip 10. Be, 9 of river. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said land
viz: Charles B. McManus. Eugene g. Causey,
William B. Tbibeau, Addison Hodgeson, all Of
Ascension parish, La.
-0 WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Meeting Of CoIored Teachers, Assoclation.


The coiored teachers association OF
Ascension parish held its regular
monthly meeting. in the local colored
public school building at noon last
Saturday, the 10th inst, with large
attendance of members. The follow
ing subjects were discussed in an in
teresting manner:
"How to Teach Geography" Lily
Brown.
"How to Teach Reading" Mamie Q.
Armitage.
"How to Teach Primary Arithme-
tic Florence M. Tasker.
"How to Teach Spelling" Celina
Cutno.
"How to Teach Language, Bette
''Hov to Teach History" c. W.
Hamilton.
"How to Demand the Respect OF
Students e. D. Wright.
"How to Manage Boys and Girls"
D. G.. Nelson.
The program was interspersed with
recitations and vocal selections by the
pupils of the Donaldsonville colored
school.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Notice to Stockholders
-oF THE
Bank of Ascension.

DonaldsonvIlle, La. Feb %, 1901.
TN CONFORMITY with Article " of the char
Il ter of the Bank of Ascension, notice is hereby
given to the stockholders of said bank that
meeting Of the stockholders will be held at
the bank on TUESDAY, APRIL 2, at II
o'clock M, for the purpose Of amending
to increase the capital to the sum of Fifty
Thousand fS50,000) Dollars also for the purpose
of amending Article Nv so as TO increase the
number Of directors, and also for the purpose
of electing directors TO serve for the ensuing
year. JOHN S. THIBAUT,
Cashier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Torture BY savages.

Speaking OF the torture TO which some of the
savage tribes in the Philippines subject their
captives, reminds me of the intense suffering
endured for three months from inflammation of
the Kidneys says W. III. Sherman, of Cushing,
Ne. Nothing helped me until tried Electric
Bitters, three bottles of which completely
cured me-" Cures liver complaint, dyspepsia,
blood disorders and malaria, and restores the
weak and nervous to robust health. Guaranteed
by j. j. Leche, druggist. Price, SOC.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

George Wives. the capable chief en-
gineer of the jefferson Planting Com
panyis well-equipped Willswood fac
sorry at Waggaman, spent Sunday and
Monday at his former home in upper
Ascension and was cordially greeted
by his numerous friends and acquaint-
ances. Mr.. Wives states that crop
prospects in the Willswood neighbor-
hood are particularly promising. and
that arrangements are being made to
handle an unusually heavy tonnage OF
cane during the coming grinding sea-
son.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Sl1eriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Twenty-sev Judicial
District Court-Parish of Ascension.
versus No. 1884
EsneauIt Lumber Co., Ltd.

ESne3ul6 LUMBER COss Ltd
DY VIRTUE of and in obedience 70 an order
I'D of seizure and sale to me directed by the
above named court, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, have seized and taken into
my possession, and will sell at public auction,
according TO law, to the last and highest
bidder, at the principal front door of the
courthouse of the parish of Ascension, in the
town of Donaldsonyille, on
SATURDAY, MARCH is, 1907,
at II O'Clock a. M the following described
property, to wit:
All of the buildings, machinery and appur-
tenances comprising the sawmfil, planning mill
shingle mill and box factory, and the good will
thereof, of A. Esneault & Sons, and all of the
lumber on hand, two mules, one cart, lumber
run, water tank and other accessories thereto,
being and constituting the whole of the lumber
manufacturing plant of the firm of a. Esneault,
and situated in the parish of Ascension, state OF
Louisiana, on the right bank of the Mississippi
river at distance of about one-half mile below
the town of Donaldsonville.
Terms and conditions-Cash in United States
currency. s. ii. ST. MARTIN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's office, Ascension parish, La, Feb. Is,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

T.. A. Duplessis and son, L. B. Du-
plessis, from the east Ascension burg
of the same name, we're in Donaldson
vile Thursday, and the elder Mr.. Dn-
plessis paid The Chief an appreciated
visit, during the course of which he
impaired the information that he is
now the grandfather of fine boy who
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. b. Duplessis last Sunday. The
Chief extends congratulations anent
the suspicious event and trusts that
the sturdy youagster will grow up to
be as ine a citizen s. bis genial grand.
daddy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Attorneys Walter Lemann and b.
Vega visited Baton Rouge Thursd ay
on business connected with the forth
coming joint meeting of the Atchafa-
laya and Lafourche Basin levee
boards, which is to be held at the To-
cal courthouse on Wednesday, March
20. at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Hon. r. N. Sims, Sidonius Goette
and Col. A. D. Vega visited Thibo-
daux Wednesday for the purpose OF
securing the CO operation Of the lead
ing business men and citizens of that
town and vicinity towards having the
lower Lafourche section well repre-
sented at the monster mass-meeting to
be held in Donaldsonville next We'd
nesday forenoon in the interest of
locks at the head OF Bayou Lafourche.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Misses Evelyn and Emma Lear. of
Scranton Miss, came up from New
Orleans last Sunday on visit to their
sister, Mrs. A. G. Whidden, Miss
Evelyn returning to the Crescent City
the same evening, while Miss Emma
will remain in Donaldsonville for a
fortnight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

The many friends of Leon Kennedy,
popular attache of the firm of Picard
& Geismar, Ltd, will regret to learn
that he sustained quite serious acct
dent last Sunday forenoon while skat-
ing in that concerns large warehouse
at Dutchtown. In attempting to exc
cute difficult figure Mr.. Kennedy had
the misfortune to, fall and break his
right leg, and as a result of the mis-
hap he will be tout of business for
some time to come.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Lehman, of Baton
Rouge, have announced the engage
ment of their daughter, Della, to AL
bert Mas, a prominent young bust
ness man and influential citizen of the
capital city, the wedding to take place
in the near future Mr.. Mas formerly
resided in Donaldsenville and has q
host of friends here and elsewhere who
will join The Chief In extending him
and his prospective bride advance
congratulations and good wishes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Past Dictator John Fl. Schaff repre-
sented Donaldsonville Lodge No. 2639
at the twenty-sixth annual convention
of the Louisiana grand lodge, Knights
of Honor, which was held at New Or
leans on Monday and Tuesday, March
IL and IL.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Henry Schaff, Sr., went to Clinton
last week to visit his son, George
Schaff, who is filing a responsible
position in large mercantile estab-
lishment at that place. On the way
home Mr.. Schaff stopped off at Baton
Rouge and spent several hours there
very pleasantly as the guest of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mrs. A. E. Aym6 and her bright lit
tie son, of Mccall, Misses Emma and
Louise Duhon, of Hohen Solms, and
Sam. Lallande, of Faubourg la Pipe,
were recent visitors to the hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. x. Ayme,
in st. j ames parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Do Not NEGLECT ! Rad Cold.

Never allow cold TO take its course. Too
often at this season of the year its course is to-
ward pneumonia. Ghamberlginis Cough REM
edy will promptly cure youE cold and counter
act any tendency In this direction. There is
nothing better for ncutH throat and lung
troubles. For sale bF all dsuggiaess
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Janvier Hehert, the affable head of
Meter & Company's shoe department.,
returned Monday from his home in
Plaquemine, where he had gone upon
being attacked by the grippe a couple
of weeks ago, and we are pleased to
note that he looks but little the worse
for his unpleasant experience.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Miss Gertie Badt left Thursday
morning for her home at New Orleans,
after spending week here very pleas
antly as the attractive guest of her
=brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Tobias.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Vernon, of
Amite City, arrived here last Sunday
on a visit to Mrs. Vernon's mother,
Mrs. Stark L. Davis, ST., of Souvenir
plantation, and will remain until to-
afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

DR.. w. E. Boggs, of Shreveport,
commissioner of education for the
Louisiana conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, will con-
duct services in the local Methodist
church at 1890 O'Clock tomorrow fore
noon, and the public is cordially in
vited to be present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Prof. D. B. Showalter, Ascension's
hustling superintendent of public edu-
cation, LETT this morning for Gonzales
TO attend meeting of the New River
branch of the parish teachers associ-
ation
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mrs. G. B. Reuss and her charming
daughter, Miss Helene Reuss, of Ger
mania, went to New Orleans Thursday
of last week on shopping tour, re.
turning home Monday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Atal A. Sarradet has RED he'd
from an enjoy able visit to her p fents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis S. Bourgeois, of
Convent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

The Chief is glad to report marked
Improvement in the condition of Mrs.
Mayor Triche, of Eapoleonville, who
has been critically ill with typhoid
fever for the past several weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Fl. w. Lear, a former resident of
Donaldsonville who is now managing
a 1000. acre tract of timber, cattle
and agricultural land near Scranton,
Miss, came to Donaldsonville on bus
mess last night and will remain until
Monday. While here Mr.. Lear is the
guest of his son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Whidden, OF Eau
bourg la Pipe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

VIM. a. Terrio spent Sunday with
MIR. and Mrs. T. S. Landry and fam
lily at their home on ST. Louis planta-
ton, Iberville parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

John A. Marchand, Jr., of Gonzales,
went to Monroe this week to attend
the annual convention of the head
camp of Louisiana Woodmen, repre-
senting Locust Camp No. 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Hon. Philip Gilbert, of Napoleon
vile, was circulating among his many
friends in this community Wednesday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Or. Sheard Moore spent several
days at Plaouemine this week attend-
ing the sessions OF the biennial con-
vention of the Lonisiana grand lodge,
Il o. o. II
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mrs. w. /. Barton and her attract
i've children, Walter and Cora, re-
turned Tuesday afternoon from visit
to relatives in Assumption.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mrs. w. J. Braud, of Burton, Wis
tied Donaldsonville Tuesday on a
shopping expedition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Lawless, of
Crescent plantation, are receiving the
congratulations of a host of friends
upon the arrival at their home of
sweet little daughter, the happy event
having transpired at O'Clock p. N.
last Saturday. The Chief tenders sim
cerest Fluctuations to the happy pa
rents and cordial good wishes to the
diminutive newcomer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

The members of the erstwhile Dom
sldsongflle Dramatic Club were
charmingly entertained at the resi-
dence Of Miss Lillian Anberf on
Thursday evening,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Attorney w. B. LeBourgeois, OF
Convent, has obtained patent on a
very convenient latch for gates. OF
which he is the inventor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Albert Leblanc, well-known young
citizen of Gonzales, fell and broke his
arm while skating in the rink at that
place last Saturday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Miss Annette White will leave next
Monday for her home in New Orleans,
after delightful visitof several weeks
TO Miss Helene Reuss, of Germania.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Elsewhere in today s Chief viii be
found the official proceedings of reg
nlar bi-monthly meeting OF the police
jury held st the courthouse at noon
Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
For Rent.
Lost.
Bids Wanted.

CEALED BIDS for the purchase of two els
- terms situated on the school square In DON.
aldscnyiIIe will be received By the secretary of
the parish school board up to noon Monday,
March Is. The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals. d. BsSHOWALTER,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Hon. Il. G. Braud, of Burnside, was
in town on business Thursday and IA
vored The Chief with an appreciated
visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

The city fathers are scheduled to
meet in regular monthly session next
Wednesday night at their Office IN the
municipal powerhouse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

DR.. Clarence Pierson, superintend-
emit of the state insane asylum at
Jackson, was in town for q short
while yesterday morning..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Constable Willie Gre of the fourth
ward was laid up for several days last
week with an attack of grippe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Gondran and
their pretty little daughter, Belle,
spent Thursday in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

DR.. John S. Thibaut. the efficient
cashier of the Bank of Ascension,
spent several days in New Orleans
during the latter part of last week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Charles Fisher, of New Orleans,
spent Sunday here as the guest of
friends,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Miss Kate Mahoney, OF Algiers, was
pleasantly entertained last Sunday by
Mrs. J. r. Duke.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Mrs. ]. NJ. Fenlon, of upper As
cension, was the gracious hostess Of
this weeks meeting OF the Married
Woman's Whist Club, which took
place Wednesday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. G. A. Gondran.
The club prize. two exquisite hand
kerchiefs, was won by Mrs. Geo. B.
Reuss, while the prize for Mrs. Fen
Ions personal guests, dainty white
belt, felIto Miss Helene Reuss. Those
present were: Mesdames &. N. Sims,
Jr., H. Hanson, G. B. Reuss, G.
A. Gondran, f. B. Lemann, j NJ.
Fenlon and e. K. Sims, and Misses
Annette White, Clare Mccormick,
Helena Renss and Ella Bentley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

The cures that stand to its credit make Buck
lens Arnica Salve scientific wonder. 1t cured
E. R. milford, lecturer for the Patrons of
case of piles. Ii heals the worst burns, sores.
boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chilblains and salt
rheum. Only 25c. at ). j. Leche's drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
ooNALDsoNvlLLE. La,

SATURDAY. MAR. is. 1907
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
Ladies' Aid Society Organized.

A number of ladies' of Donaldson
vile and vicinity met at the Methodist
church on Thursday afternoon of last
week and organized a Ladies Aid
Society, the following officers being
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
Mrs. George Richard, president; Mrs.
w. S. Cary, vice president; Mrs. l..
NJ. Turner, secretary, and Mrs. E. P.
Craddock, treasurer. Among the
charter members of the organization
are Mesdames +. B. Miller, Louis
Dehon, FL. H. Jackson, James Blu
chanan, w. w. Buford, v. Maurin,
F. j. Eikel, D. B. Showalter, Guy
Dunning, J. w. Betz, John P. Forcha
and George Linesetter, and Miss Odile
Cook.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie

]. @. DAVIDSON, Captain P. 7, BABIN, Clerk
This swift and elegant boat makes
FOUR TRIPS DATLY
between Doualdsonyille and Burnside, con-
Meeting with passenger trains as follows:
Passengers going north take boat at 90 o'clock
a. m. and Zoo o'clock p. m.
Passengers going south take boat at 90 O'Clock
a. m. and 2:15 O'Clock p. m.
a horse.car at Burnside will convey passengers
to and from the boat FREE OF CHARGE.
Through tickets to all points sold on the boat.
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16
For Sale.

GSn WERLEIN piano certificate. Apply
VS1O to or address, THE CHIEF. az
Denaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-16

Under New Management
The Washington times., 1907-10-31
Bank May Investigate
Fight BetWeen Employees
Ramey Says Friends of Robert CisseI Joined
in Battle on Monument Lot-Cissel Says
Ramey Attacked Him Before Time.

morning. According to the physicians.
Ramey was badly shaken as a result OF
his hstic encounter. and sustained many
bruises and contusions about the face.
Cissell this morning declined to either
affirm or deny the charges brough
against him by his fellow-employe He
refused to say whether he had gotten
his friends 10 join in the attack upon
Ramey. but once intimated that he had
been assaulted by the latter before he
reached the appointed place for the duel.
After leaving the Emergency Hos
pltal this morning Ramey went directly
TO his home at 1911 X street.
He reiterated the statement that he
had been set upon by several OF Cissels
friends.
The trouble started ne said, .'over
some entries on my books. Mr.. Cissel
became angry and Informed me that he
was going 10 knock my brains out. Be
fore / could resent his remark several Of
the clerks got between US and prevented
TO meet him on the Monument lot. That
was three days ago"
Il only wanted a square deal" said
Raufty, and as he refused 10 let me
have that most assuredly viii not
meet him N such a manner again
Ramey was undecided 10 whether he
would apply for a warrant charging
Cissel with assault.
At the bank It is said both OF tire
men are experts in their line Both
have always enjoy ed the Unlimited con
hdence Of the nsnagengen. and either
one OF them wo~fyi be hard CC replace.
The Washington times., 1907-10-31
CAR CO.
IN RECEIVERS HANDS

BALTIMORE. Nd. Oct. Sat the
request OF the Maryland Carwheel Com
pany two receivers have been appointed
for the South Baltimore Street Car and
Foundry Company. Judge 7. J. Nor
ri1, OF the United States Circuit Court.
named James Ford and a. B. yelling
ton to act
It is said that the Liabilities Of the
embarrassed company will reach almost
s. .000.Oo but there are sufficient assets
TO enable the company TO pay dollar
for dollar. 1t has a number OF contracts
on hand that VIII keep 1t running for
some time. Inability to make coIlec-
tions promptly for cars delivered 70
railroads is given as the cause for en-
barrassment The company is capital
ized at $1,000, 900.
The Washington times., 1907-10-31

Dory. with a big meat cieaver in her
hand.
When seen by a Times reporter this
morning Mrs. Tabuchnick talked ra-
tiOnalIy, and told freely how she had
fought vainly against an unknown
power that day by day was drawing
her deper in its meshes. until. she
asserts, life is not worth living. and IT
is useless 10 continue the struggle.
Il know that ] shall kin myself; Il
is only q question OF time before II i6 ali
over. she said IN a well-mOdulStsc
voice, without the slightest trace OF eX-
ci- Irert and apparently realizing the
meaning OF her words. at may be a
U-y. a month, or even a year, but the
result VIII be The same-in the end ]
shall die by my own hand
Perhaps ] shall Kill my children
also she continued without emotion.
Nothing matters any more. Not tFen
the children. / give them no thought
except when they are around, and IL Is
the same with my husband. Ny one
regret IS that did not take enough OF
the poison yesterday to end my life.
Strange Hallucinations.
Two weeks ago. when my husband
was IN Baltimore, awoke in the middle
of the right. ] thought that 1 was at
a dance and that the room was filed
with skeletons and dead bodies. with
wi-oIn / was dancing. The room was
brilliantly lighted. and the music
scented beautiful. There seemed nothing
horrible about the figures IN the room
and I di1 not consider IL strange that
dead people should be at a dance.
My bare foot had slipped from under
the cover OF the bed. and / wondered
what I was doing barefoot at a dance
Then I glanced at my gown and found
thar I was in my night clothing. A
feeling OF shame swept over me, and
wa q tO-aie.
No. LllIsu dliiVst - eyoilu DSltei, l Leel
from the shop, and returned to the room
with the idea of killing every one in IT,
TIE thought that they had seen me in
such attire made me forget everything
else. II seemed to be crushing my life
out. I was as desperate as maniac.
The next thing I remembered was a
voice calling Mama I looked over