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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

division Of the United States harbor
patrol, is the owner of the smallest cot
tage around New York Although but
seven feet high, tits perfect in every
detail The cottage was built by mem
bers Of the masonry, painting and car.
pentry classes of the House of Refuge,
and by them presented to its present
owner. 1t stands on the western bank
of Randalfs island, not far from the
pretty. vine-covered cottage of larger
proportions, where Capt Grace and his
father keep house together in the
chummiest of fashions. and is one of
the landmarks for the throngs whose
Broadway" is the East river.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Pigeon photographer Ready for worl

public. This demonstrated the value
of the bird photographer for obtaining
military data.
The inventor of the pigeon camera
first became interested in carrier pi-
geons through his fathers expert.
ments with them. His father was
alsa druggist. As early as 1910
he made use of pigeons to deliver
medicines, which were carefully at
tached to the neck of the bird. This
method of distribution was of great
value in cases in which the medicine
was needed urgently. Before attach
ing camera to the pigeon the invent
or made number of preliminary ex-
periments in taking picture; from ex-
press trains while travelling at high
speed in order to determine the speed
of shutter required for taking pic
lures while the camera was in swift
motion.
He then attached his invention to a
bird. The results were surprisingly
satisfactory, it is said, although the
PASCu1S0 W'OAO OIiS S4uo1 GSl1S4-
meter in size. A new camera, by
means Of which pictures four square
centimeters in area could be taken,
was made The camera was fitted to
the breast of the pigeon by means of
elastic braces passed across the back
underneath the wings. Eight consecu-
tive snapshots were made at regular
intervals by the automatic exposing
device.
AS it has been established that the
pigeon is able to carry a burden of
more than two and one-half ounces for
distance Of $50 kilometers, DR.. Neu-
bronner intends to enlarge the capa-
city of his camera from eight to thirty
films. Pictures can be taken while the
bird is travelling at as high a rate of
speed as % yards a second. At the
invitation of the German secretary of
war, DR.. Neubronner has exhibited the
camera in service before the aero
static battalion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
MAKING THE MOST OF IT.
Ton strnna for Daddy.

It was raining outside, and little IN
terrogative Irma was in one of her
worst, or at least most trying, moods.
Father, busily writing at his desk, had
already reproyed her several times for
bothering him with useless questions.
81 say, pa, what"
ASK your mother"
Honest, pa, this isn't silly one
this time
"Al1 right, this once. What is it,"
well, if the end of the world was
to come, and the earth was destroyed
while a man was up in an airship,
where would he land when he came
down ?'-Everybod
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
THE SAME, BUT DIFFERENT.
Both Girls Had Liking to Be Out Of
the Ordinary.

Charming day for an outing" ven.
tured the young woman with the blue
eyes and golden hair, as she sat down
in a chair on the shady side of the
lake steamers passenger deck.
Very answered the young woman
with the slightly sunburnt nose, lex.
cept that the water isn't quite rough
enough to suit me-
Like to have the boat roll, dc
your
Yes; don't your"
Il don't mind it myself, but it isn't
pleasant to see everybody around you
sick"
Nobody ought to go on the lake
who isn't either a good sailor or will.
ing to become one, even at the cost
of being seasick once or twice.
The CONVEX sation threatened to turn
into controversy, and the girl with
the blue eyes changed the subject.
81 see you've brought your camera
along" she said
ITO tell the truth" confessed the
other, this isn't a camera. It's my
luncheon. l put it in camera case
to disguise it. Nearly everybody on a
boat has lunch box, you know, and ]
wanted to be-well, just little differ.
ent. l see, though, that you were NOT
afraid to put your luncheon in a box,
for all that"
This isn't my luncheon. It's my
camera. | put it in a pasteboard box
so it would look-weIl. just little diff,
ferent, Nearly everybody on a boat
carries a camera case, you know
After which the meeting adjourned
sine die.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Copyright, by Bobbs-MerrIll Co..

There's a strange fascination about
meditation. ] can sit for hours and
hours looking into nothing, just think
Ing, thinking, ana thinking. Think
ing about the might have beens'' of
the past and picturing the come what
mays Of the future. That's why I'm
called funny, l suppose. | don't mean
to say that I'm a Witch, no! Per
haps / should have explained what I
was better had l termed myself pc
cullar, for that's what my relations call
me-anyway, the disagreeable ones.
L suppose | am peculiar, for l have
no regard for conyentionalities I am
not pessimistic, really, for I love life
1t is so amusing, so entertaining, it is
one big speculation. One never knows
what is going to happen next. Sor-
row chases joy, and joy chases sor-
row; now one, now the other wins the
race. And when one comes to think
of it, what is life composed of? Why,
it is all made up of little bits of moth
ings. Just incidents, tiny incidents,
treading one on the other. and these
form existence.
It's nice, but it is full of sham and
humbug all the same. Nine out of
every ten persons you meet are pre-
tending. Pretending to grieve when
relation they don't care brass far
thing about goes of to Kingdom
Come; pretending to be rich when
they're not; pretending to be blue
blooded when it's nothing but bright
crimson which runs through their
veins. It's perfectly sickening, but
If ! go on thinking any longer shall
never be dressed. Already | can hear
the band commencing to tune up and
the elite will be arriving in a few mo-
ments, for Aunt Helena is giving a
fancy-dress ball l am her goddaugh-
ter, and she insisted that ! should go
to her for it.
How few godparents are SO thought
full! Godparents join the rank of hum
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

Wasn't it, oh, wasn't it just too
glorious!" I cried, excttedly.
You look as if you'd enjoyed it,
and he surveyed me carefully But
come-or we sha'nt find any nice
coy corner left
"Cozy corners-I hate the word
cozy-corner; it's so suburban" l an
nounced, rebelliously.
Shall we go outside, them" he
said, gayly, humoring my caprice.
was pleased with the idea. The
house seemed so cramped--the world
outside SO big and protecting.
We wandered up and down the nut
walk, and we continued to chatter and
laugh.
He was an awfuIly nice man, and
| liked him. There was no sentimental
nonsense about him.
But the time flew {time always is
selfish, with no consideration for 9th
err peoples wishes) and the band
struck up the last dance.
My White knight looked down on
me with his twinkle. | didn't want to
say good-by; I just wanted to scream.
1t was over!
''Good-by, little peasant" and he
patted my hand softly, like-well, like
really nice man can pat it.
Il do hope you'll come and see us
sometimes | pleaded, grasping at the
last straw, and my mind went gallop'
ing, on as I spoke.
Would he propose to me-What
would the family say-should I have
a half-hoop of diamonds for an en-,
gagement ring? | felt that indeed
could be happy with him. It's not the
least good anybody looking Mortified
and saying: How could she!" for it's
exactly what every girl does when
she meets favored man. only she
isn't honest enough to own to it.
He went on patting my hand. ]
wonder what the fascination is about
it; there certainly is one.
"Of course, I'll come and see you"
Kitty was coming toward us.
My spirits rose. The White knight
was adorable.
He paused. He didn't sigh, just
paused, then he added quickly: May
l bring my wife and boy with me? /
should like you to know Harry, he's
such jolly little chap
The moon whirled round. His eyes
were upon me. they twinkled through
his helmet.
I'll never trust twinkling eyes again.
pulled myself together with an eff
fort
THAT will be nice,' / said with a
radiant smile. z simply dote on chill
dren."
Just a formal good-by, convention
al handshake, and he was gone.
Kitty followed me up to my bed
room, and remained gossiping over
the fire. People always have a knack
of staying when you least want them.
I yawned five times in succession;
at last she took the hint and went
It's what | said before l NUT
tered to myself, as I pulled down my
hair "Life's just made up of Incl.
dents and humbug. He was pretend
ing-a humbug, and that was just an
incident"
I didn't go about declaring l should
never marry because I had fallen in
love with a dear face in an iron hel.
met.
never pretended, and I jolly well
mean to marry some day when a sec.
ond knight rides up unencumbered
with wife and son. Life went on the
same, and his image faded away. It
was only just an incident, after all!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Her eroundIess Fears.

Clara with emotionl George. are
you sure you will always love me?
George (fervently) life lasts,
my own.
Clara (suppressing a tear George,
if trials and tribulations should come
George (amazedl heart is yours
alone, my love. and always will be.
Clara (sobbing)-George, are you
sure, perfectly sure, that nothing
nothing at all-could cool your af-
lection?
George thoroughly alarmed)-My
gracious, What's happened? Has
your father failed?
Clara (hysterically)-Worse! Far
worse!
George (much relievedl-Ten me
all, my angel; / can bear it.
Clara with a heroic effort)-
George, Twelve got "a boil com
coming on my nose.-New York
Weekly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
uninue VISITING Care.

Nine. Johanna Gadsh has brought
to this country fad that has become
quite the rage in Germany, where it
was introduced by no less a parsonage
than the crown princess herself. It
is a new form of visiting card, con-
tanning not only an deliberately en-
graved border, but a silhouette of the
person it represents The custom calls
for a design appropriate to the hold
er's station Thus, in Nine. Gardski's
case the prima donna's head is framed
in border of laurel, while a Tyre
forms the base of the design The
card is not only unique but exceed
ingly pretty and effective
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

bugs; in fact, I am sure they march in
the very first company.
There's some one rustling down the
passage. can hear them. It must
be Kitty.
Alice, Affect" That's Kitty's voice;
I'd know it anywhere.
Alice, are you dressed? May /
come in?"
Certainly" answered, though l
really need not have troubled, for she
was already half in.
Aren't you coming DOWN." she
cried excitedly Ever so many peo-
pie have arrived. The Lucas Joneses
and the Bromleys, the But, oh! what
a perfect dear you look" And she sur
veyed my Norwegian peasant costume
with an approving eye.
The house was Illuminated with jap
anese lanterns and the band was play
ing. Just some sweet Introductory
music, but it went to my head. Mu-
sic always does. My heart went pitter
patter to the selections from the Lit
tie Michus'
Allow me to introduce you to my
niece, Miss Brown, Mr.. Gordon Hes
per, the White Knight"
| turned round quickly to find that
Aunt Helena was introducing me to
somebody in armor,
| hate being introduced never
know what to say.
Are you medieval knight" 7
said, by way of opening UP hosti1ities.
No. he answered. as he initiated
my card. in two or three places, by
the way. q am nothing SO romantic.
am simply Alice's White Knight"
! gave a start. 'How-how on earth
did YOU know that my name was
Alice?s I cried without a moments
thought. And then / blushed-not a
sweet, soft, delicate pink, but real
fiery red. for / realized in a second
what a dreadful faux pas 1 had made.
But the White knight was real nice.
Come" he said, with a laugh, that
was capital. Don't pretend it was a
slip. though
1T would be a pity to waste this
waltz. wouldn't it," and he whirled
me of without waiting for my con-
sent. = am quite as willing to be the
New Alice's Knight, he explained,
as to be that of her of Carrollion
fame
/ did enjoy that dance. Round and
round he went. He danced diyinelY.
i didn't feel the least bit shy or
tongue-tied. I chatted away gayly.
A faux-pas nearly always leads to
intimacy. It seems to break up the
ice in one huge smite, instead of
through a lot of tiny hits.
Every moment l felt that I was
growing madden and madden, the
lights, the music, and-and the White
Knight. it was ali a dream!
I am laying my inmost soul bare.
Never. never in my life have felt SO
wildly hilarious as on the night OF
Aunt Helenas fancy dress ball.
Bang, bang. bang. The dance was
ended. / paused GREATNESS but "a.
dainty happy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the There is only one way to
deafness and that by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by inf1amed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustaclian Tube. When this
tube is infamed you have rumbling sound i'm
perfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed Deaf
is the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored its normal con-
tton hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by Catarrh, which nothing
but an tniamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
BREAKS A COLD PROMPTLY

The following formula is never
failing remedy for colds:
One ounce of Compound Syrup Of
Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris Com
pound and one-half pint of good
whiskey, mix and shake thoroughly
each time and use in doses of a table
spoonful every four hours.
This if followed up will cure an
acute cold in "a hours. The ingre-
dents can be gotten at any drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
The BIRD PHoToeRAPHER.
German Druggists Successful Expert.
nent with Pigeon Camera.

New York-The pigeon is the first
bird to become a photographer Dr..
Jules Neabronner of Germany, drug
gist, has invented a camera of light
weight which can be carried by a pi-
geon and exposures made automat-
ically by unique form of rubber bulb.
So successful has this camera proved
that it has value for military pur
poses. Among the photographs taken
by a pigeon have been views of por-
lions of the park Of the imperial pal
ace at Friedrichshof not open to the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Rather Hard.

The messenger entered the palace
with the dispatches.
Birthstone and asphalt" calculated
Castro, as he read the yellow slip.
Holland threatens to spank us"
well, what of it, your excellency ?"
responded the secretary. "Other ma
lions have threatened to do the same .
eyes, but, confound it, this is a
spanking that will hurt. The Dutch
wear wooden shoes
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Ranid Transit.

Mrs. Blunder had just received q
telegram from India.
What an admirable invention the
telegram isl" she exclaimed, when
you come to consider that this mes
sage has come distance of thousands
of miles and the gum on the envelope
isn't dry yet"-Tit-Bits.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

plant aad a doctor told me I would
never get more than temporary relief.
A dragging pain and 1ameness in my
back almost disabled me. Dizzy spells
came and went and the kidney secre-
tons were irregular Doan's Kidney
Pills rid me of these troubles and
feel better than for years past"
Sold by all dealers. SOC box. Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
A Wnnan,s Threat.

well, if that amt the limit" unused
the postman, as he came down the
steps of a private residence.
whats the troubIe?" queried the
passing citizen, who had overheard the
postman's noisy thought.
why" explained the man in gray,
"the woman il that house says if
don't come along earlier she'll get her
letters from some other carrier
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Fast Hotel Time.

Three were comparing watches.
Two of the timepieces were nearly ten
minutes fast.
"You fellows must all live in hotels
and set your watches by the hotel
clocks" said the Sherlock Holmes OF
the group.
The men admitted the correctness
of the deduction.
But how did you know it?' they
asked.
Hotel clocks are always kept ahead
of time to hurry up the guests Wha
have to catch trains and keep ap
pointments," said Sherlock Holmes.
so the persons living there are 1tHe
" to have fast watches.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

MS HNa-udNuG GliU ULQCI
symptoms of kidney
disease. There is a way
to end these troubles
quickly, Mrs. John H.
Wright, Cos East First
St, Mitchell, S. D.,
says: 81 suffered ten
with kidney com.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
His Idea.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-I see for use
on rural delivery routes a letter box
has an electric attachment which
gives the alarm in the house some dis
lance away when mail matter has
been deposited within by the carrier.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures to me it
would be more valuable if it only gave
an alarm when bill was deposited in
the box.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
The Taetful Husband.

'sHow did you cure your wife Of
ehattering so much?n
II told her that when her lips were
closed they formed a perfect Cupid's
bow."-Cleveland Leader.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
The ORIGINAL Picture Show

Aladdin had just secured the wonder
full lamp.
After a careful inspection he began
to rub it.
Here, said he, SIS where I give
magic-lantern exhibition. = Chicago
Daily News.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

Every missionary society with over
$4,000 income per year will be asked
to send delegates to the world confer
ence at Edinburgh two years hence
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

Garfield Tea, the Herb Laxative, agree
ably stimulates the liver, corrects constipa-
ton and relieves clogged system Write for
samples. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

The total gifts for last year to the
Christian Missionary alliance amount
to close to s250,0Oo, the largest in the
history of the organization.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
MabeI's Wish.

Small MabeI-Mamma, they sell
cream at a creamery, don't they?
Mamma-Yes, dear.
Small MabeI---f were to buy some
tan at tannery. mamma, do you think
they would throw in a few freckles?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

One woman can be awfully fond of
another-if they are a hundred miles
apart.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
Fol. Sick Women

OF course, well people don't need tonic. But
sick people, and especially sick women, frequently do
That feeling of weakness, tiredness, or Ian
guidness, that seems to make every movement or
thought effort, is much more than merely dis
agreeable It is a sign Of dangerous weakness, and
should be promptly treated with Wine of Cardui
Mrs. Annie Vaughan, Of Raleigh, n G., writes:
81 cannot find words to express my deep gratitude
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
PATIENT SUFFERING.
Many Women Think They Are
Doomed to Backache.

1t is not right for women to be al
ways ailing with backache, urinary
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
For Colds and eripp-capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
also. It's Lquid-Effects immediately--10
% and Soc at Drug Stores.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

Cleaning upsets a house almost az
badly as it does watch.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

The secret of success is . secret
women never tell.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

Hon. Emil Kiang, Vienna, Aus, one of
the worlds greatest horsemen, has written
to the manufacturers: t'SPOHN'S DIS
TEMPER COMPOUND has become the
standard remedy for distempers and throat
diseases in the best stables of Europe.
This medicine relieves Horses of great suf-
fering and saves much money for the own
er." Soc and 81 a bottle. All druggists.
SPOHN MEDICAL CO.. Goshen, Ind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

l long to hand full cup of happi-
ness to every human being.-Dr. Pay.
son.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
A Good Tonic

for what your wonderful medicine @G7N1RM.
Wine Of Cardui did for me, for sin
cerely believe it saved my life ~
II was sick and Worn-out, almost ~ 21
unto death. Ny sister finally persua- dI1ssa<n4hlA
ded me to take Cardui. Before had .zz5sszyaaG
taken five (5) bottles, I was well and V1%sf}SgI
strong Try Cardui Twill help YOU fNs3iN
VATTARTE Write t7yecue foy
BOOK FREE 9g yoosbe hint Rs sdlans etc.,
O1 EEedicn
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ln1portan9 70 WotI1ers,

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA safe and sureremedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the ~ <<z1
Signature Of 9<N2zzsza
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
IS LITTLEsT REAL HOUSE.
Only Seven Feet High, But Perfect in
Every Detail.

New York-Capt. Irving P. Grace of
the Vigilant, fagboat of the New York
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
ONLY ONE "BROMo on

ONLY ONE "BRoMo oUININE"
the Signature of e. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold in One Day. Csc.
Know what thou canst work at and
do it like a Hercules Carlyle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16
ACCOMMODATING.

Doctor Ito man who has fallen)-
You need strong punch of some kind.
Mr.. Flynn ian old enemy)-Let me
give it to him, doc!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-16

For so years Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to its credit.
EasEFEaD Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice She has
guided thousands to health free of charge.
Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-29
DIVIDEND |s DECLARED --'''' BY YUKON GOEBqONPANf
 stps
lesssMRE

The Yukon Gold company has a cap italization of s25.oOo.OOO. in shares of par value of s5 each. Of that total capitalization. however. only $15,ooo 900 has been issued, and of course ths dividend Is upon the outstanding cap, !tal stock. Therefore the payment of 10 cents a share on s.OOO.OOOs Osshares' will call for money payment to the stockholders of sSOO.OOO for the divid- end just declared. and as 1t is stated to be quarterly dividend, the annual payment to stockholders will amount to $l;2OO, OOO.-7Mining Financial News . a. 4 @ 1. D.