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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
She PLAYED the Green,

The attache of European emhas-
sy was very much attracted by q
western girl of great beauty and still
greater wealth at summer resort.
and in order to interest her deeply he
fell into the habit of discoursing at
length on his family tree and telling
her that ancestry was of great value
TO man.
The girl from the west had been
brought up In 2 section Of the country
where every man was accepted for
what he was, and not because of what
his ancestors had been or done She
began to be bored by the attaches
lectures on pedigree.
Blue blood. he remarked one day.
SIS somethin not everybody can
boast Of. s ,es''
a6a, ges. she agreed indifferently;
"but what's ,tae ne Of blue blood II
you haven't got the lohg green ~ s.
Popular Magazine. ssS go =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Lacked Length Of Legs.

A large pompous person. wear
ing high-hat. long coat. yellow
spats and a congenital sneer. for sey
eral days made himself obnoxious
around q Washington hotel bit ago.
He announced he was from New
York, nagged the bellboys. tawed the
clerks, cussed the service. roared al
the food. complained about his room
and the elevator and this telephones
and the bar. and everything esse.
One afternoon he walked over to
the porter and said: Here you. I'm
going to quit this town and so back
TO New York. where | can get some
decent service. ! want you to buy
me two seats Ia q parior car on the
4 o'clock New York train. Get me
two seats now. and meet me at the
station with the tickets. i want one
chair to sit In and one to put my
feet In.
The seats were delivered at the
train Just before 1t pulled out. One
Of the seats was In car No. 3 and the
other was located in car No. t.-Clevs
land Leader.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
HORSES THAT FEED ON FISH
Wild Banker Ponies Greedlly pevour
Flsh Left Stranded BY High
Tide.

Along the shores Of Albemarle
sound, South Carolina. lie miles OF
low sandy banks, the greater part pc
ing covered with little vegetation save
coarse grass. wild parsley. and otner
saltwater weeds. TO this region come
those who shoot the canvas-back DUCK
that frequents the little streams ano
salt marshes with which this coast
abounds. feeding upon the Wild par.
sley and marsh grains. On some OF
these banks are breed OF small WIG
horses, known In the neighborhood
as banker ponies" They are quite
untamed and unclred for. have rough
shaggy coats. and are generally about
twice the size of Shetland pony. now
and again one reaching the size OF
small horse.
Each year the herd-owners drive
them into pens. where the foais are
branded with his owners mark. and
those required are caught and sold to
the dealers. IT is said that these
beasts have to be starved into eating
grain and hay or grass. their whole
subsistence up to this time having
been the rank salt grass Of the
marshes. and fish. The latter they
catch for themselves at low tide, us
ing their hoofs to dig deep holes IN
the sand below high-Water mark; a I's
they greediiy devour the Ash 50 lei
stranded, often fighting over an es
pecIaIly tempting one.
In captivity they are said to dis
play intelligence. though seldom re
liable temper. They are tanned D,
darkness and semi-starvation. ans
make excellent draught animals. show
Ing strength far beyond their size
They eat voracicusly. consuming =
much as fulI-sized horses.
The foals bred from banker 70
MES" in captivity make valuable AM
mails. They are stroHg. healthy AM
intelligent. less vicious than their pa
rents. and command good prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Do You FnoW fiimf

The musician had delighted her au-
dience for an hour with classic mel
ody, and at some ones suggestion she
was now rendering one Of her own
compositions.
Al the close she wheeled suddenly
about On the stool midst p,audits and
general expressions of admiration,
Her own little piece" had struck
closer home than the classics.
All said the listener who had
heard the selection for the first time.
that is very beautiful-c charming
melodiousit sounds just Ike some.
thing I've beard DafoEa !"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Might.

Along the high-hedged lane John
Strong swung, the June cleaning
deepening into night. He loved to
shove bis face into the night: he
gloried In the uncertainty Of night.
the indetiniteness Of night, and biz
soul cried back wild answer to the
cry Of the nighthaWk and tho aWl
Night - more primitive than day,
night Is more calamitous, night Is a
savage. night everywhere Is the true
aborigine. Day has taken on ciyiliza,
ton; night hurls the world back to
the day Of tie War-club. the flint ar.
rowhead. the painted yisage. John
Strong loved the night with an al
most maleYolent love- Ii the night
he could hear the Yalkyries scream.
ing. the witches riding their broom.
sticks. the ghouls scraping the mold
from OF tie neW-buried coffin. John
Strong swung along. his face set To
meet oncoming nignt.-Adveuturs
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
SEAL RELIC OF ANTIQUITY
A Very Small Thina 70 Which Great
Importance ils Some
times Given.

IA most absurd thing connected with
legal business is the little piece 81
red. green or blue paper or daub OF
sealing wax which we often place az
the end OF a signature to deed. VIII
or other important document.
1t is a very small thing In size. Dnt
one to which great deal OF I'M
portance is frequently given It is q
relic OF antiquity. and no plausibie
excuse can be invented for continuing
Its use.
Some G. the more progressive states
have practically abolished its use BY
legislation. which deprives It OF any
technical legal significance. In others.
however. tits still used with all seri.
BUSINESS and solemnity. and an almost
magical value is given to it by dlgni
fed Judges that is little less than
ridiculous.
A man died years ago leaving part
OF his estate to another to enjoy Wh1ie
he lived. with the privilege OF devils
ing 1t at his death to others whom ne
might select by a writing under MS
| hand and seal" A writing was exc,
cuted SO devising the property, but It
was contested by others claiming
tie property upon the technical
ground that the paper contained no
seal after the signature, and the De
wise was therefore void.
A wise Philadelphia Judge closely
scrutinized the signature and after
carefully listening to the argume nts
| OF lawyers decided that at the end OF
| the signature there was an extra
scro,l or flourish made with the per
with which the signature was made
and that this was sufficient in law te
| constitute a sesl.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
oTicial Gath In Siam.

II any form Of oath is calculated
= ,napress one, that which is pre-
scrined TO the state officials OF Siam is
likely to do so. Each official has to
saw. May the blood flow from my
veins. may crocodiies devour me, may
"a he condemned to carry water to the
flames oil. hell in vessels without bot
toms. After death may enter the
h1dy of 3. slave. May suffer the
barshest treatments during all time in
years as numerous as the sands of all
me seas. May e be reborn dear. dumb
and blind and atf,icted with dire mafa-
dies. MAY also be thrown into Narok
the lower regions-and tortured by
prfxa yam. II / break this oath
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
MANY MILES or CHAMP GIVE
viais to Immense Caves at Rheims,
Where Wine Is Stored, Worth
While.

Rheims is perhaps best known be.
cause Of the most beautiful relic OF
Gothic architecture embodied in It's
cathedral. The towns association
with the career Of Joan of Arc IS an
other link between us and it: Some
may even remember the tale OF It's
famous jackdaW. But there are rev
who know Rheims as the center OF
the champagne trade. and the nome
of the most famous champagne nrms
in the world If you look in the CITY
directory you will find no less than
ninety establishments for making
champagne. And these are not the
only inhabitants who are connected
with the industry, for besides twenty
firms which are employed in making
the corks used, there are almost as
many more who are engaged IN the
machinery necessary for the Industry.
A visit to the immense caves WneTe
the wine is stored is worth Whlie.
Some of them extend for miles into
the city, and many parts are com
pletely honeycombed with them. IN
order to vary the temperature they
are often three stories deep under the
street level, and one may descend TO
them by fine flight of steps, some
hundred and sixteen. which have been
cut from the chalky soil. Though the
caves extend for more than ten miles,
they are constantly being added TO.
Some, the corridors named after varl-
Gus prominent men or cities, such az
Theirs, Garnet, Washington, Paris,
New York, are more than quarter
Of mile in length and lead to some
two hundred large rooms. In these
cellars one may expect to ind rows
Of dusty bottles covered with cob
webs and spiders. But in this he VIII
be disappointed, for every part IS as
faultless1y clean and fresh as con-
slant care can make 1t. Here are
often stored as much as $4,000 gal
Ions of champagne. or from thirteen
to fourteen million bottles.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Hanged the Clever Eorger.

OF curious petitions against t.
death penalty being enforced, one re- e.
calls the eighteenth century case 81
William RYland. who was sentenced
for forging bill for e7,114 on the
East India House The forgery was q
werk of art, No less than thirty sig
natures were iraitated. and at the trial
not one Of the victims could swear
that the signature was not bis own:
However, with the help Of the paper
manufacturers, Ryland's guilt Wa9
brought home Then came the peti.
tion Of his friends. So clever a man
ought never to be hanged, they plead.
ed; his craftsmanship should save
him. II gained respite; he was al,
lowed to finish a fine engraving he
had begun, but nothing more. Though
the engraver was a favorite of George
III. that king quite failed to see how
forgery could be excused on the
ground that 1t was a clever forgery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
TRAP FOR KILLING INSECTS
Novel Method Of Destroying Moths
and Other insects Which Are
Harmful to Grapevines.

A novel method OF killing moths and
other insects which are harmful TO
grapevines has been adopted near
Rheims. Posts supporting f1ve-candle-
power electric lamps were placed IN
the vineyards, and from each post
dish containing water, with top layer
OF petroleum, was suspended. During
the first night these traps were placed
In three parallel rows at distances OF
about zoo feet from each other, the
distance between each lamp being
about rs feet. On the first clear
evening the current was turned on
about eight O'Clock and the lamps re.
mained burning until an hour or SO
after midnight. Soon after the lamps
we're lighted the insects sWarmed
toward them and were rapidly killed
either by the fumes OF the petroleum
or BY the petroleum itself The same
operation was resumed the next clear
night. but the lamps of the two out
side rows were placed about % feet
closer to those of the center row ana
this was repeated on each OF five SUB
sequent clear nights. SO as finally to
bring the three rows within about 30
fest of each other. During the sue.
ceeding six or seven clear nights the
movement was reversed. in the same
. manner. 50 as 10 return the lamps TO
Their position d the first night, As to
the position Of the lamps. numerous
experiments were made during these sss
trials. and It was proved that t|fl 6
greatest number Of insects we're killed ,ed
when the petroleum dish vas ASH o|nlly z z
few inches aboye the ground eo'1l
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Sheriff's Sale.
state Of Loujs;gna Parish Of Ascenslon -
s''''es = seventh Judiesiial District cyosfrt.
Adonis CassaFa
VS.. Ne. 1876
RrasDer DuEaS

W.
3y VIRTUE OF and Id obedience to an or
. Il der Of seizure and sale. issued by the above
named court il, the above entitled and numbered
cause. and to me directed, have seized and
taken into my possession, and viii sell at pub
liz an6ticn to the last and highest bidder.
according to law. at the principa front door Of
the courthouse of the parish OF ascension IN
the town Of DonaIdsonyille, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY q, 1911.
at II O'Clock q. M. the following described
8 4 certain piece or parcel Of ground situated in
the northeast quarter OF section twenty.fou 1l
snynship eleven south, range thirteen east, to-
eget,ier with al the buildings and improvements
thereon and tint repIito belonging said property
Hing sit1at ed III the rnsiy Sacrenlente parish
Of ascension state Of Lpuisiana; bounded ON
north BY land now Or for1neris belonging to
Ttafmaain Bros on tile west also by Lemann BEos
and on the south by Lemann Bros and on The
gagged. belonging To Diez g. Plaisance. and 9
FL elye-foot road being portion Of the land
n,rclased in indiVision from Lubin Guedry.
Terms Cash in United States currency.
= s.. G. HANSON,
Sheriff Parish of Ascension.
DonaldsonyilIe. La. Lee. "a. 1910,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
a WaShtuN Hint.

1t Is not generally known thas q
slice OF lemon put into the copper
when boiling clothes will make them
beautifully white. and take all the
stains out Of pocket handkerchief
and children's dresses. Cut the
lemon with the rind into slices. and
let it remain In the boiler till the
clothes are ready to come out.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Constable $ Sale.
state of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension-Se
enth Ward Justice Court.
o. S. Broussard y Co.. !.

o. s.. Broussard u Co.,
VS.
Joseph Harris, Jr.
DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to writ Of
ID feri facias issued by the above named
court in the above entitled cause. and to me
directed, have seized and taken into my pos p
session. and will sell at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, according to law at the
office of the Seventh W ard Justice Court OF the
parish Of Ascension, on
/ i: is.. SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1911,
at ii O. clock a. M, the following described prop
"A certain lot of ground, together with al the
buildings and improvements thereon and there
unto belonging. situated in the 5th police jury
ward, 3 miles above the town q barrow. Ascen-
sion parish this state. said tract VI land meas.
uring about forty, t4ol feet more or less mont
with al ths dspth thereto belonging BOUNDED
and below BY lands OF Chester j. Hill 10 pay
.and satisfy the writ issued IN this case, said
nnfeaesay. haying been acquired by Joseph Il arr1s
Jr. from 51seph- Harris. sr. and recorded N
Terms lasi, il United STATES currency.
,s...ss OSCAR HIM Ell,
Constable, Seventh Ward.
BELLE Helene Ia, Dec. 20. 1910. 80 q
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Ragged wounds are painful and eau

Ragged wounds are painful and cause
much annoyance. If not kept clean they
tester and become running sores. Ballard g
Snow Linjment is an antiseptic healing
remedy for such cases. Apply il at night
before going TO bed and cover with cot
ton cloth bandage. 1t heals in . few days.
Price, Csc. soc. and 81 pee bottle. Sold
By X-Ray Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Costly Articles.

The most costly book In the world
10 Hebrew Bible. owned by the Ger
man government. which few years
ago refused the Pope's offer of $780,
900 for It. The most costly medicine
O few years ago was metallic gallium.
which sold for $4,000 a pound: but
radium is now the priceless gem OF
the mineral world. selling for more
than that price an ounce.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Tsmptina Sa.ad.

4 nice salad. suitable Tor lunch,
con az dinner, is made BY taking lit
tie round peppers. making q slit 10
the side ana carefully extracting the
it,l,er and seeds without breaking the
aides. Fiji tie peppers with English
walnuts. broken In small pieces and
moistened with French dressing:
Serve on crisp lettuce leaves.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Lucien Casso, the oyster king, is the
place to go when you wish to enjoy fat
and salty Bayou Cook oysters, raw and
cooked in any style, fresh boiled river
shrimp and soft shell crabs. Orders for
oyster loaves given special attention.
Short order meals speciality. Every
thing the best and always relished.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Hawthorne's Distinguished Appearances
Hawthorne was one Of the handsom-
est men have ever seen. His broad
and noble forehead. his splendidly
modelled face, his thick. dark hair.
and the burning depths of his dark
eyes made W, a picture which instant.
ly challenged the attention OF anyone
who CHANGED to see him.-From
Justin McCarthy's "reminiscences.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Heartburn. indigestion or distress of the
stomach is instantly relieved by Herbine.
It forces the badly digested food out of the
body and restores tone in the stomach
and bowels. Price. Soc. Sold by X-Ray
Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

The busiest and mightiest little thing
5hat ever was made is Chamberlain s
stomach and Liver Tablets. They do the
work whenever you require their aid.
These tablets change weakness into
strength, listlessness into energy. gloom :
ness into joyousness. Their action is SO
gentle one doesn't realize he has taken q
purgatiye. Sold by all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Will Build
on Y p
and Make
You Strong

Old people, tired, weak,
run down people, delicate
children, frail mothers, and
those recovering from severe
illness. this IS a fact.
Thousands Of genuine tes-
timonials from reliable peo-
pie prove this claim, and TO
further support the fact and
prove our faith in what we
say, we unhesitatingly de-
clare that any one who will
Try a bottle Of VINOL will
have their money returned
syitlaout question i they are
DOT satisfied that it did them
good.
X.Ray Pharmacy, Ed. Rich
ard, Prop, DonaldsonYille, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

The liver loses its activity at times and
needs help. Herbine is an effective liver
stimulant. It also purifies the bowels,
strengthens digestion and restores
strength. vigor and cheerful spirits.
Price. SOC. Sold by X-Ray Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Millions Of Bottles

OF Dr.. Bells Pine Tar Honey used annually
is good evidence that it is a good remedy
for lagrippe. coughs, colds. and all throat
and bronchial troubles. Look for the bell
on the bottle. Sold everywhere.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Cattle From tho Sahara.

The cattle raised on the fringe OF
the Sahara are known to be of good
quality and are estimated at 100000
head. With little scier tiflc feeding
during the dry season their numbers
might rapidly be increased and the
soudan region might become sort
OF second Argentina
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a very
valuable medicine for throat and lung
trouble. 1t quickly relieves and cures
painful breathing and q dangerously
sounding cough which indicates congested
lungs. Sold by all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Efouey

is household word in every state in the
union as well as in several foreign coun-
.ries. For grippe. coughs, colds. asthma
and throat troubles it is the best. Sold
everywhere. Look for the bell on the
bottle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Eczema, Rincworm,

letter, chapped hands or lips. boils, sores
and all skin diseases are quickly cured BY
the use 81 Dr.. Bells Antiseptic Salve 25c.
q boz at all dealers. A creamy. snow
white ointment,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
A Medicine

that lives ten years must have merit. DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey has been sold for
sixteen years. and sales have increased
every year So you run no risk. We
guarantee it. AT all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Chamberlain Cough Remedy is not a
common, everyday cough mixture. It is
meritorious remedy for all the trouble
some and dangerous complications result
ing from cold in the head, throat, chest or
lungs. Sold by all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Conscious OF Superiority.

.Bllggins seems exceedingly self
confident, "Yes. He has Just bought
an encyclopedia and feels that IT ne
doesn't know more than any OF the
rest OF us he can whenever 40
chooses"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

A good remedy for 4 bad cough is
Ballard S Horehound Syrup. II heals the
lungs and quiets irritation. Price, Csc, Soc.
and ST per bottle. Sold by X-Ray Phar-
macy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
i 1oxInu cl,iIdren,s Ears.

Medical men are fully aware OF the
lamentable consequences that often
result from the pernicious habit OF
boxing childrens' ears or otherwise
striking them en- the head or face. It
IS. however. high time that laymen,
and especially teachers. should be
made acquainted with these results
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
Sheriff'e SAILS.
state Of Louisiana Parish OF a scension -Tws.atY
Seventh judicial district Court:
dan,es q, ATrand
W. No. 1851
FS3esT,hara Francis

80 IUIEHFHgIe7E FF4IEtB -
DY VIRTUE OF and In obedience TO an order
I'D Of seizure and sale, issued by the ahaYe
named court in the above entitled and numbered
cause and to me directed, nave seized and
taken into my possession, and will sell to the
last and highest bidder. according to law. at the
principal front door OF the courthouse OF the
- = SATURDAY, JAN. as. 1911,
at Ii o'clock a. M. the following described proIa
erty, to-Wit:
4 certain lot OF ground situated la the town at
Donaldsonvile, parish of Ascension. state OF
Louisiana, designated by the number sixteen,
(16l. fronting on Upelousas street in the square
bounded by st. Patrick, St. Vincent, Opelousas
buildings and improvements thereon and there
unto belonging.
Terms ash il. United States currency.
u. C. HAN son.
Sheriff. Parish Of Ascension.
Don air sauvilIe. La. Dec. d. 1910.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Bries communications upon subjects OF public
.erest solicited.
The EDITOR Is not responsible for the views Of
correspondents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21

Transient, official or legal advertisements "
per inch first insertion: each auhsequent inscf-
Reading notices, nrst insertion. ID cents per
Inc !; subsequently. 10 cents Der line.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
When X OF, See the Bell

f =sl5#E
on the bottle you have our guarantee that
you are getting the best cough and cold
remedy. Or. Bells Pine-T Honey has
n illions Of satisfied users. AZ all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-01-21
He Never Got Ills Money

back. Sutherland's Eagle Eye salve
cured his eyes and he did not want it.
Painless and harmless. Csc. at all dealers.