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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
How 70 Keen Younn.


The fact that one has lived so or
even for 80 years, is no reason why
he should feel old.
When Longfellow was well along in
years, his head as white as snow, but
his cheeks as red as a rose, an ardent
admirer asked him one day how it
was that he was able to keep so yigor
GUS and to write so beautifully.
Pointing to blossoming apple tree
near by the poet replied: THAT ap-
pie tree is very old, but ] never saw
prettier blossoms upon it than those
which 1t now bears. The tree grows
little new wood each year, and /
suppose that 1t is out of that new
wood that those blossoms come. Like
the apple tree, try to grow a little
new wood each year
And what Longfe1low did we all
ought to do.
We cannot stop the flight of time:
we cannot head off the one event that
happeneth to all, but we can keep on
growing new Wood" and In that way
Keep on bfossonfng until the end
"a gazfne Of Mysteries.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

clous A Methodist minister waa
above reproach with her. The back
room adjoining the one engaged by
the reverend was already occupied
by quiet and unobstrusive gentle.
man who paid his rent regularly and
went and came at his pleasure. He.
too, was above suspicion. There wa 8
also a very nice young man occupy
ing a room upstairs. He was always
busy writing and attending to his own
business. Many letters postmarkea
at different towns of the west and
south addressed to Rev. j. Hale Bar.
ney We're being delivered daily. These
were put in the trunk.
The detective detailed to unearth
the fraud rugged himself cut In a suit
OF geDteel black clothes and presented
himself at 1926 Sixth street. Here he
was kindly received by the nice old
lady She was polite, but little
suspicious at first It did not. how
ever, take the smooth=tongued de.
tective long to calm her fears and se-
cure room. He was not particular
about the price. He had heard fhat
her house was quiet place. He was
law student and did not like to be
disturbed while engaged in his stud
les.
At the first opportunity the de
tectiye slipped into the front room
and examined the lock on the trunk
with the aperture in its top. Ii was
an ordinary affair and the officer
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

easily secured key to At Il. Ea
had several circulars printed In fac.
smile of the original to be used as
decoys. These were postmarked and
given the appearance Of having been
sent by postmasters in the south.
Some OF them contained marked
money. Excuses We're made, In 9TH
ers; money would be sent in course
OF time. Some of these letters were
signed, "a Friend Of the Cause" "a
sympathizer," depend Upon Me-"
etc. A letter carrier was made use
OF and the detective was kept posted
In regard to the delivery Of the let
tiers.
When che mice man. occupying
the room back of the parlor was alb
sent the letters contained in the trunk
were examined by the detective. A
short time after the return OF the
nice man. he was seen to slip into
the parlor through the rear door. The
detective again examined the trunk
The letters were gone. Shortly after,
wards the nice man" occupying the
room back Of the parlor was arrested
while in the act of dropping letters
into the postofice.
These letters were discovered to be
circulars addressed to postmasters
and others. The mice man. arrested
was searched and the marked money
placed in the letters by the detective
was found in his pocket. 1t was now
certain that Rev. ]. Hale Barney and
the Individual arrested were one and
the same. The silent young man up
stairs was suspected and arrested. His
room was searched and a large num-
Der of printed circulars and envelopes
addressed to postmasters were found.
The plot, although silly in its con-
ception. was catchy because of its
holiness. The mice man. caught
was a person of considerable prom
inence. He had served as a colonel
Of a regiment during the Civil war
and was a gallant fighter.
The young fellow upstairs was a
printer and had done the work on the
circulars, Both Of the schemers were
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at once. Others were surpriss 81 and
doubtful as to their genuineness and
forwarded them to the president with
letter OF inquiry. Taken altogether
it was a most remarkable affair
planned and carried out in a reckless
manner. The report of the detectives
sent to capture the schemer furnishes
chapter Of racy reading.
II was discovered that {: lady who
rented furnished rooms at No. 426
Sixth street had sometime prior to
the discovery Of the forgeries received
a letter from man signing himself
Rev. J. Hale Barney. He said he
was q Methodist minister and that he
would be absent from the city much
OF the time attending to the duties of
his circuit, but he wanted to hire a
good lower front room in her house
for office purposes and place to
sleep and the delivery Of his CORE
srondence. He explained further that
he had been appointed executive sec
rotary of the Christian Brotherhood.
The lady thought it was a rare OPP
Dortunity to secure an occupant OF
distinction. She had great confidence
in Methodist ministers as she leaned
that way herself, and she answered
favorahly. In eew days a large
trunk was forwarded by express. 1t
had an aperture in Its top through
which letters could be dropped There
va. also forwarded two large cards
upon which was printed REV. ]. Hale
Barney, Executive Secretary of the
Christian Brotherhood" one to be
hung upon the door .he other in the
window Of the room. Money was
sent to pay months rent in adj
vance.
The madame was delighted to rent
her rooms to such nice man. She
had always maintained highly re-
spectacle place and intended to keep
it so. The trunk was put into one
corner of the room hired, and all
mail addressed to the reverend myth |
was dropped through the hole in the
top OF the trunk pending the arrival |
CT his reverence.
The old lady was wholly unsuspi-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
A Dry Wash.

Represe NATIVE livingston Of Geor-
gia, who, Disguised at the bath-tub de
bate In the house recently, proposed
that little money might be made by
renting the bath tubs out, said recent
". apropos of this subject:
we are now good deal like Bill
Spriggins on a zero morning.
Bills valet entered his bedroom
one January morning and said with q
SILVER:
:" Will you take your bath hot or
cold, sir?'
Thank you, said Bill: TIL take it
for granted ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

in any way you think necessary for
the good Of the cause.
Yours truly
With this letter was an envelope
addressed as follows:
REV J. Hale Barney.
Executive Secretary, Etc,
1926 Sixth ST.. N. w.
Washington, D. c.
It Is scarcely necessary to say that
the foregoing circulars had been con
cocted for the purpose of obtaining
contributions from the appointees of
the president. The Rev. J. Hale Bar
ney was discovered In the person Of
one Colonel Pardel. who had reck-
lessly assumed the role OF clerical
gentleman for the purpose of making
money. The circulars turned over to
me was a source of great annoyance
to the president, General Babcock and
Senator Morton. Although the scheme
was a foolish one, it was one of the
boldest swindles of a pecrniaryl and
political character that ever came nm
in Washington. 1t involved no less
than three kinds Of @crime -using
the mails for fraudulent purposes,
forgery and obtaining money under
false pretenaes. The president was
quite indignant. It was not alone a
reflection upon him personally, but
upon his administration.
Many OF the. postmasters in the
south and west receiving these cireu-
lars RENTED the amount called so1.
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Hard Luck.

The big stone had rolled to the bot
tom of the hill again, and the bystand-
ers were jeering at Sisyphus.
Boys" he groaned, taekltng it once
more, III you can't boost, don't
knock!"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
Confidential Circular No. 10.
Executive Mansion, Washington.

April ON, 1855.
The annexed conversations are sub
mltted to the friends OF the president
In confidence. our friends can ad-
dress Rev. ]. Hale Barney, who is
temporarily secretary in that behalf.
Any one having conscientious convic-
tons against contributing need only
silently decline. The president has
acted in good faith end confidently
relies upon an active and cheerful as
sistance. Suppose nothing had been
done and the state OF affairs existing
in Louisiana had more extensively
prevailed, what would have been thee
result? Read carefully the presidents
views and act as your Judgment die
tates. remembering this subject is
confidential and known only to three
persons besides the president and
that whatever Is sent should be in
currency in the enclosed envelope
Very respectfully.
o. E. Babcock.
Secretary"
With the above circular was also
enclosed the following letter for re-
turn aver being filled out:
Rev. j. Hale Barney.
"Ex-secretary, Etc.
Washington. D. c.
Sir: Please find enclosed ten dol
lars in currency which you can apply /!
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/r MS SEEN
~ SIP I'M 2Xr
ERuNY7 R1NH.

convicted and sentenced to do time
in the penitentiary. This was only
one Of the many bold schemes prac-
tised in our capital city by persons
maintaining the outward appearance
OF eminent responsibility.
Copyright. 1910, by W. g. Chapman.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

True pleasure consists in clear
thoughts, sedate affections, sweet re-
Elections; a mind even and stayed, and
true to itself-Hopkins.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

It Is unquestionabiy true that
wealth produces wants, but it is
still more important truth that wants
produce wealth Nautilus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum
and Mullen is Natures great remedy
Cures Coughs. Colds, Group and Whooping
Gough and al throat and lung troubles. Al
druggists, 25c. soc and $1oo per bottle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

Your working power depends upon your
health! Garfield Tea corrects disorders Of
liver, kidneys. stomach and bowels.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

Preaching produces SO little practice
because people look on 1t as q per
Torrance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
Chilly.

They say the pretty Boston girl Is a
good pick. I wonder what kind Of a
pick she is?''
Ice pick, suppose"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

No harmful drugs in Garfield Tea. Ma
lures laxative-it is composed wholly Of
clean. sweet, health-giving Herbs!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25

Keeping Oil Fire From Spreading.
Milk will quench a fire caused by
an exploding lamp, water only spread
ing the OIL
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
ExtraVagant
Economy

What an exquisite HAITI exclaimed
the caller. What on earth are you
ripping it up for? 1t is the height of
style and a perfect beauty"
For those very reasons I am bent
on is destruction, Loretta replied
grimly. IF it We're in he least old
fashioned or worn should keep it
and wear it gladly"
How absurd! Are you going to re-
tire from society and give up all
gayeties, hereafter?'
Far from it. Because want to
continue to go out in what you are
pleased to call society give up wear
ing this hat
i love mysteries" declared the
caller. But it's time to enlighten
me. Don't You like the hat?''
Il love it. fairly dote on it, / dream
OF it at night" raved Loretta Il
never had a hat before that was SO
becoming, if / do say it, as I shouldn't.
1t goes perfectly with my best dress
and three young men have asked to
meet me since / began to wear it.
Nevertheless | am never going to put
that hat on again.
That sounds like one of the novels
in which the girl quarrels with her
lover and will never wear the pink
organdie again in all her life She
puts the thing away in lavender and
brings it out fifty years later to show
her favorite grandniece.''
There's no romance in this laugh
ed Loretta. Just plain everyday
finances and high economy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
Literary Atmosphere.

Mark Twain was not a widely read
man. How do you suppose he ever
managed to turn out so much good
stuff?''
i don't know, unless it was because
he smoked SO much. y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-03-25
The Breed.

Stella-Is her coat Persian lamb?
Bella-No; Podunk mutton Judge
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
First Horse Omnibus.

Londoners are expecting soon to
see the last horse omnibus. The first
morse omnibus was e in the neigh
borhood OF Nantes in 1926 and ran to
facilitate access to q bathing estab-
lishment which a M. Baudry had set
ur In the outskirts of that town.
The name Of these vehicles. I'M
Baudry said, shall be omnibus-that
Is to say, open to ALL" The venture
was so successful that a limited
company was formed to i~naugurate a
similar enterprise in Paris. The Pa.
risian experiment was at first a fail
ure. but after its originator had mani.
tested the disappointment by drown.
ing himself in the Canal Saint Martin
Others reaped a rich harvest from his
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
SOUTH AND WEST
WANT IMMIGRANTS
BALTIMORE IS HOST TO REPRESEN-
TATIvE GATHERING.
Cooperation Between Railroads and
Southern States to Secure De-
sirable Immigrants.

Baltimore.-The South and West met
in Baltimore Friday when the governors
OF fifteen states gathered here as the
guests of the city.
The Southerners held q conference on
the question of immigration to the South
and the Westerners, who are touring the
country, came to exhibit the agricultural
and mineral RESOURCES of their states.
Besides the Southern state executives,
the heads of several transportation COM
panies in the Schth attended the con-
ference.
The result of ghe Southern governors
conference was the adoption of a resolu-
ton providing for the appointment of a
committee to study the immigration
problem in the South and report at a
future conference.
The Southern executives came here
primarily for a conference to stimulate
immigration into the South. Participant
ing in this conference were a number of
transportation executives whose inter
ests lie in or closely connected with the
South.
The Western governors reached here
from Washington during the forenoon,
and while they were being shown about
the city their Southern brethren went
into session on the immigration question.
1t was decided to form q permanent
organization to study the immigration
problems in the South.
The plan proposed by President John
son Of the Norfolk and Western railroad,
was for representatives of the Southern
railroads to organize with representa-
tives of Southern states and to meet
again in Baltimore when they have a re-
port ready to be acted upon.
The following states were suggested
for representation: Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West
Virginia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
Orjuin Of papjc

NO word has moved with the times
more than panic" Long ago in an
Client Greece 1t was a mild fear in
spired by mysterious sights and
sounds among the mountains and val
leys by night, which were attributed
to the god Pan. Nowadays It has a
by no means supernatural significance
on the stock exchange as 1t nearly did
IN Berlin the other day. Panic fear"
was the original expression, and In
shortening It to panic" we have all
ready been as s~lipshod as the small
boy who calls his comic paper" a
comic" Shaftesbury, two hundred
years ago, would have used the word
Tor any contagious feeling that seized
upon masses Of men. There are
many Pannicks in Mankind besides
merely that of Fear. And then In Re-
lligion also Pannick."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

When Mr., Lawton returned from a
long conference with his son in the
barn, Mrs. Lawton was In a fever OF
lmpatience. We'll, did you find out
what's tho matter with him, Henry?'
she asked, eagerly.
He's feeling kind OF low-spirited,'
said Mr.. Lawton. Hes made a bad
investment OF some money"
"Speculating!" groaned the mother.
There, ! knew ne never ought to
nave let him go to the city alone to
work, no matter II twas a good offer.
What's he been gambling in?"
Well. 'twasn't gambling, exactly"
said Mr.. Lawton, mildly. He met q
young lady that lived ten miles out,
and he liked her SO well that he
bought him a flfty-ride ticket to her
place, and the fourth time he went she
toii him tnat she was engaged to an
other young man.
He's my own boy, and he isn't one
20 let his affections spoil his life, so
ne told me that when he found out
she was going to marry a man right
IN her own town and that he had bust
ness that toof him into the city now
and again, he sealed the ticket right
up IN an envelope aRd laid it away
to give EN- for a wedding present.
But Of course he's had soma ra.
gSets,l spite of being sensible
Youths Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
SOCIALISTS MEET
CRUSHING DEFEAT
HARTMAN is DEFEATED BY 3 TO ]
MAJORITY.
$4,000 Women Aid In Piling Up Alex
ander's Vote-WOmen Treated
With ALI Courtesy.

Los Angeles, CaL-After one of TIN
most terrific battles in the history OF
American politics, George Alexander was
elected mayor of Los Angeles over the
Socialst-Un Labor candidate, Job Har-
riman, by a majority estimated at
$4,000.
The attention of the entire United
States was drawn to the political battle
in Los Angeles by reason of the victory
scored by Hartman in the primary cleo
ton on October 81, when his total vote
exceeded Alexander's by an unexpected
and astonishing figure.
Harriman's initial victory electrified
the entire city and from that day a cam
paign of unexampled earnestness has
been waged between the Socialists and
union labor managers on one side and
the allied organizations of Good Govern
ment and the Citizens Committee on
the other.
The most extraordinary tactics were
resorted to to interest the women and
engage their active services as well as
to insure their registering. Teas and
concerts were given, meetings held and
the utmost activity prevailed among the
women society leaders of Los Angeles
in the cause of Alexander.
As a result of this active ~canvassing
there were scenes of exceptional novelty
at all the polls. Lines of automobiles
surrounding the booths and women of
all degrees and conditions took their
places and voted with the same interest
and enthusiasm as their brothers. Rich
and poor alike, they flocked to the polls
and betrayed an unexpected knowledge
OF the voting machine, and to an interest
in not only the candidates themselves,
but in the attendant issues of the cam.
paign, such as the prohibition question,
etc. II is estimated that fully
$4,000 women registered their ballots.
1t goes without saying that they were
with every courtesy and consid'
As a general rule the women
voters were conspicuous for accuracy
dispatch with which they deposited
their ballots. Many of them stood in
The line with the men voters and dis
played the utmost patience.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
OTHER CRIMES CHARGED
Burns Says McNamaras Blew Up Phila.
delphia Structures.

Philadelphia.-The Mcnamara broth
ers were responsible for explosions in
this city, which damaged structural iron
works on several building operations, &C.
cording to William ]. Burns, the detec-
tive.
eyes," said the detective, ri am posi-
tive that both Of them were responsible
for all the explosions in this city on
structural iron work during the last few
years, and Others are implicated"
In these explosions no person was
killed or injured. After the explosions
sticks of dynamite were found in an
alleyway near the building of the Pitts
burg Plate Glass Company, in the center
Of the city.
The detective further said that Ortie
McManigal told him that he came here
under instructions to blow up a railroad
bridge, but when he found the structure
close to a number of tenement
houses he feared there would be loss of
life, and he went away without dyns
hitting the bridge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
OLD MANS BRAIN AT WORK
Noungster Had Small Chance Of Get
ting the Best Of Il in Trade
Agreement

An old city provision dealer took his
o into partnership. They organized
q rapid transit delivery and sold a lot
of provisions.
But they fell out, and the son start
ed In business on his own account, and
there was keen rivalry between them.
One day the old man sent for his son.
My boy" he said, 1T Is neither
seemingly nor profitable that we
should compete this way; let US d.
vide the city between us. Where you
sell, | won't; and where | sell, you
must not"
But" said the son, you have most
OF the rich houses now; that won't
leave much for me-"
We'll, of course" replied the faith
er, I'D like to keep as many of my
Old customers as ! can; but come-IH
give you two-thirds Of the city; you're
young and can cover the ground better
than I-only you must let me choose
my one-third. III give you a lot Of
the rich district all the same"
The boy thought: Il don't keep
much fine wines and other costly
goods. and, anyhow, I'd rather sell for
cash In the poorer sections than walt
Tor the accounts Of the rich" So he
consented and an agreement was
drawn up and signed.
Now" said the old man, you can
all the vacant lots"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
Delicious Indian PUDDING.

Three cups Of boiling water lin
spider), one cup Of meal added Slow
ly, stirring and cooking well; put
same into pudding dish and add one
cup of molasses, two eggs we'll beat.
en-, half a cup Of brown sugar, pinch
OF ginger, salt to suit taste and one
quart of milk; and after cooking some
time add another pint of milk, and be
sure not to stir; bake all day at back
OF oven. This has been served at
church suppers, clambakes and even
banquets. Will come out of oven q
deep red and rich with jelly. Served
with cream is delicious.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
RED CROSS OFFERS AID.
Headquarters Notifies Gov. Hooper Rem.
resentative Coming.

Washington.-The American National
he'd Cross Society has telegraphed to
Gov. Hooper, of Tennessee, inquiriny
whether the Red Cross can be of anv as.
sistanee in relieving distress resulting
IRON the disaster at Briceville. Instruc.
tons were sent by the Red Cross to its
representative nearest the scene of the
disaster Joseph Logan, in Atlanta, to
proceed to Bricevile,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
Fell 800 Feet on Auto.

New York.-An unidentified man
dropped from the dome of the World
building, a height of more than 800 feet,
and plunged with terrific force on the
hood of an automobile, badly damaging
the machine and missing by less than
a foot the chauffeur. The man was in
stantly killed, the back of his head be.
ing crushed and his features being so
mutilated as to be unacceptable. He
is believed to have deliberately climbed
over the railing and precipitated himself
over the street BY sliding down the dome.