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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20

I A AMISTAD CLUB closed its fourth
successful season last night with
a brilliant ball at Century hall.
About 125 were present, and after the
dancing the members adjourned to the
banquet rooms of the clubhouse, where
an elaborate supper was laid.
The tables were banked with green
cry and flowers and presented a beau
tiful appearance. Here the guests were
entertained with toasts, song and story
from the club members.
Vocal solos were contributed by Miss
Nellie Sullivan. Miss Tessie Maddo, Miss
NJ. Carlan, Miss Genevieve Sullivan.
Daniel Casey, DR.. T. Hurst and Frank
Sears. Adelyn Brickley. Miss Ellie
Ewing, Walter Sullivan and George
Welch contributed the toasts
The affair was voted such a success
that it is the intention of La Amistad's
members to hold similar gathering
during the summer months. when the
club will reorganize for next season.
The following committee had charge
Of the affair:
Walter Sullivan George F. Welch
Thomas Watson Miss Brickley
Joseph Grennan Miss Ewing
Walter Jones Miss GenevieTe Sullivan
Garrett Sears Mrs. Thomas F. Delury
Among those present were:
MI and Mrs ClarencelNr. and Mrs. Walter
Music Penniman
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Sears MordOf
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20

Marguerite McMahon
ITessie Madden
Edith Radford
Florence Reddin
leah Rosser
Josephine Reddin
lGenevieYe Sullivan
May Scott
Nellie Sullivan
Jeanne de st. German
Josephine Welch
Fannie Watson
lGrace Wollpert
Helene Watson
Elena Yparraguire
lGladys Wolfe
Madeline Carlan
Elizabeth Mccarthy
Alma Welsh
Alice Costello
Alma Carroll
Emma Lorich
IL. Luccy
L.. ROBBERS
NV. E. Reddin
wv. L. Roberts
Homer V. Rippon
Edward S. Smith
ALFRED ]. Spohn
William Stettin
George de st. Germain
lDr. A. S. Yanderhurst
DR.. A. A. Wallace
IA. K. Williams
flames J. Walsh
George f. Welch
jarret NJ. Sears
Joseph Grennan
Thomas F. Watson
Walter Jones
walter Fl. Sullivan
George James
William Klein
James Gleason
\. Denver
u. Clarence Doe
Sidney Hamilton
poseph V. Costello
ieorge A. Davis
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
GRAYSON PROMISES TO
BECOME BETTER MAN
Grandson of Francis Scott Key
Leaves Jail

John Temple Grayson, grandson of
Francis Scott Key, author of THE Star
Spangled Banner" and a mining en-
gineer from Angels Camp was allowed
to again breathe the air of freedom
yesterday after being confined in cell
in the city prison for over a week
He said in Police Judge Conlan's court:
was going the pace some I am uou sorry 1rrI ;
for bringing myself into such a condf-
ton, and l promise you it will never
occur again"
AS Fred Wilcox he was taken first
to Judge Weller's court. charged with
defrauding f. w. Durner, a chauffeur
and as Phillip Thompson with being
drunk. Both cases were dismissed
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
BANQUET FOLLOWS
SUCCESSFUL DANCE
Members of La Amistad Club
Decide to Hold Similar
Gathering in Summer

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Greele,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thoma
+. Delury
Misses
Adele NJ. Aureguy
Adelyn Brickley
Gertrude Baker
May Bolger
Millie Beran
Alma Beran
May eastman
Alma Carroll
Ella Cook
Maize Cook
Ellie Ewing
NJ. Agnes Fitzgerald
May Fitzgerald
Elizabeth Gleason
Laura Gleason
Bernice Barr
Esther Helm
Jean Helm
Eulalia Y. Kane
Theresa keenan,
Alma Lacombe
AfegSrS-
Cloyd 2. Adney
Stephen c. Asbill
Eugene Aureguy
DIR. Z. A. Bill
William A. Breen
Charles +. Bulotti
]. e. Bolger
DIR. T. T. Casey
Alfred J. Cleary
VIII Cox
William J. Bowling
John J. Foley
George Fraser
Peter j. Gallagher
Ray Gleason
viii keenan,
DR.. A. ii. McNulty
William 7. McGrath
Alban w. Maginnis
George T. Mahony
James p. Martin
W. L. Matlock
William II. Murphy
DR.. c. b. Pinkham
DR.. 7. ]. Hurst
Thomas Mulcahy
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20

DIR. McNulty resides at the Won Dorm
His offices will be at Kearny street.
He is busily engaged in rewriting his
novel "Theodosia''-the manuscript of
which was completely destroyed in the
great fire. He will run for the office of
| mayor at the coming election
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
YIoLATEn FIsH IAws p.lad

dealer. convicted yesterday of having
steelhead trout In his possession during the close
season and was fined S25.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
VALLEY OF DRY BONES.

There is in Ceylon- valley Of dry
bones. This valley, near Talawakele,
is said to be vast underground tun-
mel, with numerous entrances and
exits. According to English plant
ers in Ceylon, when an elephant
feels its last hour approaching it
will, if permitted to do 50, escape
into the iungles and die. Once the
sick elephant gets away it is never
seen again. Where they go is a
problem. AS they vanish so mys-
teriously in the hour of death the
tale is told by the natives that they
die in an underground cave. The
particular cave, however, has never
been discovered, though numerous
expeditions have sought for it. The
person who finds this elephant
sepulcher will probably reap for
tune.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
CAN TRUNDLE HEAVY LOADS
Chinese Coolies Able TO Transport
Nearly Half Ton on Peculiar
Wheelbarraw.

In the wkeelbarroW used in China
the wheel is set in the center, and
this supports practically the entire
load, while the handles are support
ed in part by a strap or rope over
the shoulders Of the man who oper.
ates it.
As a result the coolie in China
will transport nearly half ton on
his wheel. Wheelbarrows are much
used in the country, whore the roads
are but little developed, and we
have heard that passengers some
times make the entire trip from
Shanghai to Pekin, a distance Of
600 miles, by barrow.
A two-passenger barrow will make
about 20 miles day, and the coolie
is content with a pay Of about 90
cents day, or an average of about
half a cent mile for each passen-
ger. On the level, well kept streets
of the foreign quarters of such cities
as Hong Kong, Shanghai and Pc
kin the wheelbarrow .coolie will
struggle along with load of six OF
even eight people.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
JUST THE REGULATION MEAL
Cowboys in the Early Days Evident
ly Arose with Healthy
Appetites.

T. B. Sweet, Topeka capitalist,
stopped at Abilene in the early days
at the best hotel in the city. He
asked for his breakfast. The wait
ers took no special notice Of his ap-
pearance, or at least did not guess
that his appetite was different from
the average patrons.
''Give me some eggs, said Sweet,
and waited.
In a little while the waitress came
back. Ii a bowl she had a full
dozen eggs, all hard boiled.
Sweet gasped and ate what he
could, protesting that she had
brought him too many and that he
didn't Just know how hard boiled
eggs would strike him for his first
meal Of the day
why, that's regular cowboys
breakfast, responded the waitress,
kansas City Journal.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
HER METHOD OF REASONING
Little One Used Sound Logic In As
certaininq just How Old
Mamma Was.

Little Frieda is a bright miss
who comes to her conclusions on
lines CT what to her small mind
seem strict and logical reasoning. So
one shopping day, with more specu-
lation in her eye than her mother
noticed, she inquired, sWhat kind Of
waist did you ask that lady for,
mamma ?"
'I asked her for 38 waist" an
swered the mother.
When they got home, Frieda, with
the air of discoverer, praneed
gaily up to her grandmother. I've
found out how old mamma is, she
announced; "she's 38.''
"How did you find it out p
queried the grandmother.
Because she bought 3s waist.
She buys me ten-year-old dresses,
SO if she buys SO waists for herself,
she must be 38 years old" con-
cluded Miss Frieda triumphantly.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
nEoUlNocTIAL STORM"

A search of the weather records
will reveal the fact that the day
which marks the separation of the
seasons and on which the sun
'souths" exactly at noon is more
likely than not to be clear and beau-
tiful, but with the latitude that the
amateur weather prophets Of the
past always allowed themselves for
safety's sake, any storm occurring
within several days before or after
the time Of equal day and night has
been held to be either an early or a
belated coming Of the inevitable
cline" storm. A very little thought
on the area of the habited portions
of the earth and the known causes
Of storms should convince those who
are willing to be convinced that the
"equinoctial" is a superstition and q
myth.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
Sheriff's Sale.
State OF Louisiana Parish Of Ascension Twenty
Seventh Judicial District Court
PICARD s. GEIsMAR, LTD.
VS.. No. 1851
AIMEE BUREAU ct ais.

DY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
ID of seizure and sale, issued by the above
named court in the above entitled and numbered
suit. and to me directed. / have seized and taken
into my possession, and viii Offer for sale at
public auction to the last and highest bidder, at
the principal front door of the courthouse Of the
parish of Ascension, in the town OF Donaldson
vile, on
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1903,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-Wit:
First-A certain tract of land situated in the
parish of Ascension, state of Louisiana, con
tanning ~ acres and 12-100 of an acre, and be
ing the northeast quarter of the northeast quar-
ter of section s5 township 9, south range east
southeast district east of the Mississippi river
together with al the buildings and improve
ments thereon and thereunto belonging.
Seeond-A certain tract of land situated IN the
parish of Ascension, state of Louisiana, con
tanning 42 acres and 23s100 of an acre, and be
ing the southeast quarter of northwest quarter
of section SO. township 9, south range east
southeast district east of the Mississippi river
together with all the buildings thereon or there
unto belonging or in anyWise appertaining.
Terms-Cash in United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension
DonaldsonyilIe, La, March %, 1903.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
NOT DRESSED FOR OCCASION
NicetIes OF English Etiquette Exem-
pIified by incident in Sport
ing Field.

Richard Harding Davis, one of
Westchester county's new deputy
sherifs, came into White Plains
with his kennel master the other
day, says the New York Times.
While awaiting his kennel master
outside a dog biscuit shop, Mr..
Harding Davis discussed sport.
"sport is as good here as it is
abroad" he said, S'but abroad they
are more punctilious. Your Eng
lishman must always be correct. He
has a wardrobe of smooth, sleek,
dark clothes for town; a wardrobe
of knickers and thick wooIens for
Alpine winter sports; a wardrobe
of tIannels for the seashore, and SO
on, with other wardrobes for deer
stalking, for fox hunting, for driy-
ing, even for smoking and drinking
E'I remember once, in my early
youth, | was shooting over dukes
covers. A very grave and elegant
young marquis was stationed near
me. Suddenly the duke shouted to
the marquis:
"eThere goes hare! Let him
have it!'
"But the marquis shook his head,
"I can't, duke he said. I'm in
my pheasant costume
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
TWO GREAT ORATORS.

As an orator Demosthenes was
head and shoulders above the Ro-
man. The great Athenian stands in
a class all by himself, if we are
to believe the consensus of learned
opinion. Cicero, it is said, prided
himself on his faculty of extempor-
Ring at need, but probably trusted
little to it on great occasions; while
with Demosthenes it was the rule
never to speak without the most
careful preparation. The speeches
Of both were spoken without manu-
script. They would never have
made the reputation they did # they
had been tied down to their notes.
NeY ork American.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
THE GROWING CRITICISM.

eDo you expect to make people be-
lieve all you say in your speeches !"
"Of course not, answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. can auditor never
wants to be enlightened by any new
facts. What he wants to hear is
something he already believed, SO
that he can say EThem's my senti-
ments r"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
THE PICKLE SHOPPER.

'That woman always keeps me
guessing" said the grocery clerk,
as she went out. II never can tell
till the last minute what she is go
ing to buy. Just now she priced the
coffee. 1 gave her the prices-25
cents, %, 80, 35, 40.
"Gs your 25-cent coffee any
good? p she asked me.
eyes, said I. <bang-up.'
3'Then' said she, give me q
pound OF your 40-cent, ground
fine
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
Partition Sale.
State of Louisiana-Parish of fAscension-Twenty
Seventh Judicial District Court.
AUGUSTE GUGAs
VS.. No. 1859
PAUL DUGAS ct ais.

DY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
ID of sale, to effect a partition issued by the
above named court in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, will sell at
public auction, to the last and highest bidder at
the principal front door of the courthouse OF the
parish of Ascension. in the town of Donaldson
vile, on
at IL O'Clock a. M. the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
certain tract of land situated in the parish
of Ascension on the right bank of the Missis-
sippi river, about one mile below the town OF
Donaldsonville measuring three arpents, more
or less in width said river, by si1ty-seven ar
pents, more or less, in depth; bounded above by
the Perseverance plantation belonging to =.
Lemann & Bro, and below and in the rear by the
Dugas plantation also the property of the said
B. Lemann & Bro. together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon and thereunto
belonging.
Terms-Cash in United States currency.
q. c.. HANSON,
Sheriff Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonyille La. March 13 1903.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
PEDESTRIANS WOES IN 1910
Glimpse into the Future That Many
VIII BE Inclined to Think Is
Not overdrawn.
Chug-ehug
Br-r-r! !! br-r-r!
Honk-honk 4!

Chug-ehug!
Br-r-rl br-r-r! sFfs
Honk-honk
Gilligilug-gilligillug!
The pedestrian paused at the IN
tersection Of two busy cross streets.
He looked about. An automobile
was rushing at him from one direc-
ton, motorcycle from another; J;
an auto-truck was coming from be-
hind, and taxicab was speedily ap-
preaching.
zip-zip! zing-glug!
He looked up and saw directly
above him a runaway airship IN
rapid descent.
There was but one chance. He
was standing upon a manhole cover,
Quickly seizing it he lifted the lid
and jumped into the hole just IN
time to be run over by a subway
train.-W. R. Rose, in Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
TO KEEP RAzoRs IN SHAPE.

For the purpose of preventing
rusting of small instruments the
Lancet recommends a mixture of
equal parts of carbolic acid and
olive oil, smeared over the surface
of the instruments. This is much
used BY medical officers in the navy,
and is found to preserve the polish
and brightness of the steel, however
moist and warm the climate may be.
For large instruments and tools,
boiled linseed may be recommended.
Wipe the metal with cloth dipped
in the oil, and let it dry.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
IS WINNING HER WAY.

Rachel Crothers is young woman
who is becoming quite popular as a
playwriter. 1t is interesting to
know that until a couple of years
ago she was utterly unknown except
to a close circle Of friends and with
the success Of her first play she be-
came quite well known almost imme-
diately. "Myself-Bettina' is her lat
est play, the first one she wrote be-
ing ''The Three of Us"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
EASY VICTIM.

"You've got whiskers to burn, I"
was the suggestive remark of the
barber, as he inspected the long,
struggling beard of the man in the
chair.
"All right" said the customer,
with sigh Of resignation. "You
can 60 ahead and SINCE 'em."
For he didn't know but the bar
ber's next suggestion might be that
he make burnsides of them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
A Baby Show in DonaIdsonyiIle

would have many contestants, but it's
safe to say that the bealthiest baby
would win the prize. No baby can be
healthy who suffers from worms, and
most babies do unless they are kept
free from them with Whites Cream
Vermifuge. Acts quickly, yet mildly
is It's own purgative. Mothers, don 7
attempt to raise children without
Whites Cream Vermifuge. Price, IS
cents. Sold by K Ray Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
WANTED 1T FRESH.

Mrs. Newed- Excuse me, but do
you sell ice here?
Dealer Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Newed Well, I want ten
cents worth. By the way, how long
have you had it in stock?
Dealer Since last winter.
Mrs. Newed-Oh, that won't do.
/ want some that is fresh.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
ALWAYS CONVERSATIONS.

"What time this morning did you
get in" she asked, sharply.
"As I got in the hall, the day
broke" he answered, humbly.
sWell, you don't seem able to
come in without breaking some
thing" she said, reproyingly, "but
/ am glad it was the day that broke
and not my handsome new lamp"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
WIDOWS AT NEWPORT.

There will be a number Of very
wealthy widows at Newport next
season, among them being Mrs. Will
liam B. Leeds, whose husband died
a short time ago in Paris, leaving
his wife something like s29, 100000.
Mrs. Oliver Fl. z. Belmont, formerly
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, and
Mrs. James Henry Smith, formerly
Mrs. Rhinelander Stewart, will be
the other wealthy widows at that re-
sort.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
osTRAcIsM.

sYou all fellers seem to kinder
shun Bill Serauny"
eve shore do. He was tried fer
runnin' a still last week an he abb
solutely proved that he never done
sech thing. Kansas City Times
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
Homestead Notices.
DErARrMENr Oh THE INTERIoR,

DEpARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
UNITED STATES LIND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La. April 7. 1909
NOTICE is hereby given that JOSEPH AgY, JR.,
In of st. Amant, P. o., La who, on January 2.
1902 made homestead entry No. 1893, serial No
0796 for the / of " /, section 36, township =
SOUTH range 8 east, southeast district east OF
river of st. Helena meridian, has filed notice OF
intention to make final five year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above described before
James S. Barrnan, clerk of court at Donaldson
vile, La, on the eighteenth day of May, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: Elphege Ar
ceneaux, Richard Alexander, Leo Braud. of St.
Anlant P. o.. La, and George w Rice, of Brittany
p. Ola. WALTER L. COHEN,
Register.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
THE CLARION or VICTORY.

Mrs. Railfense Cat the supper ta-
ble)-There's an auttymobile horn
a-tootin' like mad.
Mr.. RailfenseDarn 'em! Must
al killed a COW tew be CROWN about
it that much Puck.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

Following conference of lumber.
men in Kansas City, Mo-, nearly one
thousand yellow pine mills in Louisi-
ana. Texas, Mississippi and Florida
will be closed for an indefinite period
IN order to force higher prices.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
a PROMPT AGREEMENT.

Spoiled star--so many tell me
that Pm just killing in this part"
Tried Manager-Yes, the critics
do saw you murder baltimore
American
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

A great dam Is to be erected across
the Colorado river at Marble Falls,
Texas. When completed this dam
will give more than 10, coo horse power,
which viii be used to operate q large
COTTON mill and other industries.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
THE TROUBLE.

Lowe Comerdy-Yes, starman,
the tragedian, is hopelessly mad.
Hi Tragedy oyerstudy?
Lowe Comerdy-No, his under
study. He made a bigger hit in the
part than Starman. Philadelphia
Press.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
ALL SURRENDERED.

Howell You should stand up for
your rights.
Powell haven't any, my boy;
/ have been married a good many
years.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
From FORCE or HABIT.

"Mabell I'm surprised at you,
putting out your tongue at people.
at was all right, mother; it was
the doctor going past. ."-HarpsY's
Bazar.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
MRuRRER.n

Teacher-India rubber is COM
posed Of carbon and hydrogen.
Small Boy-Gee! it's no wonder
that q fellow gets a pain in his
neck
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
ovER-WlsE.

sProf. BoogIes is a fine example
of too much learning
whats your drift g
He can predict . sElo of rain,
but when it comes he hasn | common
sense enough 70 keep frOm getting
ret
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

A wireless plant will be installed on
the top Of the tower of the city hall Of
Philadelphia, 500 feet above the street
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

Transient, official or legal advertisements, 81
mar inch first insertion; each subsequent Inser-
Reading notices, first insertion, Is cents per
line subsequently, 10 cents per line
Brief communications upon subjects of public
interest solicited.
No attention paid TO anonymous letters.
The editor is not responsible for the views of
correspondents.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17
Sheriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension Twenty
Seventh judicial District Court.
GONZALES BROS.
vs.. No. 1888
CHARLES MARTIN.


DY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
ID OF seizure and sale, issued by the above
named court in the above entitled and numbered
suit and to me directed, have seized and taken
into nv possession and will offer for sale at
public auction to the last and highest bidder, at
the principal front door of the courthouse of the
parish of Ascension, in the town of Donaldson
SATURDAY, MAY i. 1909.
at IL O'Clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
Lot No Five (5l in block No. Eleven III, sit
uated in the west half of northwest quarter of
section g. township 9, south range east, south
east district east of river of ST. Helena meridian
in louisiana and on record as Gonzalestown.
Terms-Cash in United States currency.
il. C. HANSON,
Sheriff Parish of Ascension
DonaIdsouvi1Ie La March 27, 1909.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

sugal house Chimneys, Heavy Ma
chine1y, Etc Satisfaction guaranteed
and charges low. Also maker Of best
and cheapest tarpaulins. !: !: . ::
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

ROPE SPLICING a SPECIALITY
The Donaldsonville chief., 1909-04-17

HORSE and sTEAMPoWEn DERRIeKs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-20
MYSTERY TILL SIIROIDS
BAINBRIDGE SUICIDE,

Paris, April l9.-Thc desk in the
consulate of William f. cambridge,
confidential agent of the United
States treasury. in charge of its Paris
customs bureau, who committed sui
eide in this city Saturday, was OPEN
ed this morning. A drawer contained
a box of cartridges. five of which
were missing and a slip Of paper in
Mr.. Eainbridge's handwriting describ-
ing himself as beset by a plot"
None Of the official papers found.
however. disclosed the slightest evil
dence that the department was dis
satisfied with Nh. Bainbrldsc's work.
Washington had sent neither criticism
nor reprnach, and q letter received
this morning from James Burton
Reynolds. assistant secretary of the
Treasury was of the most friendly
character. II is known hat Washing
ton funny approved Mr. rainbiidgc's
action in Il recent smuggling case.
The documents found confirm the
4 pinlon previously entertained at the
Consulate that Mr.. PainbridGc had
broken down from oveTworR. that be