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The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
Telling the Aqe OF Eels.

The scales OF the eel tell Its age.
On each may be observed at inter
walls several more or less clearly
marked lines parallel to the margin
These mark lines of growth. one Tor
each year Of the life OF the fish. Three
years, however, must be allowed for
the innermost ring, as the eel has no
scales until the third year The
scales do not oyerlay to any extent,
and are arranged In series of small
groups at right angles to each other.
so as to resemble what Is known as
herring bone brickwork. Conger eels,
however, are said to have no scales
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
Chocolate a i.srst pIsliked.

Chocolate was regarded as an in
vention Of the devil by considerable
class in England during the seven
tenth century A formidable treatise
was written in order to denounce the
use of the beverage by monks The
treatise appeared in 1924. but the
monks saw to 1t, by destroying every
copy that came their way that its
circulation wasI small and brief Choc
olate houses succeeded coffee houses
in London as centers of a supposed
greater refinement, although Roger
North describes them as centers for
the benefit of 'rooks and cuilies OF
quality, where gaming is added TO al
the rest" and where plots agains'
the state were hatehed by idle Ge!
lows.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
H.'
. War.

One inevitable characteristic OF
modern war is, that it is associated
throughout, in all particulars, with a
vast and most irregular formation OF
commercial enterprise There is nc
incentive to Mammon-worship SO re.
markable as that which it affords. The
political economy of war is now one
of its most commanding aspects
Even apart from the fact that
war suspends, ipso facto. every rule
of public thrift, and tends to sap hon
esty itself in the use of the public
treasury for which 1t makes such IN
bounded calls, it therefore is the
greatest feeder of that lust of gold
which we are told is the essence OF
commerce, though we had hoped II
was only Its occasional besetting sin
w. E. Gladstone.
Heaven and earth shall pass away
but that which thinks within me
must think for ever; that which feels
must feel; am, and ] can never
cease to be.-James Montgomery.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27

Odd how you can pick up a lesson In
something, no matter which way you
turn, or which corner you happen to
round on, says the New York Press.
The other day a man who was TAX
Ing his matutinal jaunt to the Eighty.
first street station Of the elevated
found himself watching with sym.
pathetic interest a chunky bull pup
trotting valiantly down the street
with a dog biscuit held between his
teeth. The pups owner, walking SLOW
Iy in his wake. met his occasional
backward glance with an adamantine
stare Pup was being disciplined and
was showing his thoroughbredness
nobly. incidentally he was teaching
everybody on the block lesson In
self-controL
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
SUFFERING.

This world would be dreary mono
tone without the mountains and the
lakes, the rivers and the valleys,
which have come through natures
great upheavals. The sufferings OF
earth make it the more glorious. Men
Is much like this in his own expert.
ence. The blessings of like have come
in large measure because of the heart
aches and the agonies of men and
women. They have given Of their life
blood SO that others might be en-.
riched, This has been their crucifix
ion. But out OF their affiction has
come new iife-grown from the seed
of the best that died in the old self
This has been their resurrection
Charles Stelzle.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
49, - -
TO JUDGE MEN CORRECTLY
We Should Think Of Each as He 10
Rather Than as the World
Sees Him.

It is worth our while to remember
that che czar of all the Russias does
not sit in royal state with crown on
his head all the time. No, he goes
home" betimes, just as do the men
who work In shoe factories, or clerks
in the stores, or who plow in the
fields, and when the chores" are done
and the evening comes on, and the
supper dishes are cleared away there
comes to the castle, the same as to
the cottage, "the children's hour"
when he tumbles about on the floor
with the little folks and plays I'm
dian," or some other childish game
in which all can take part.
Every man has to be something
more than the world knows him to be.
The man whom the world knows as a
great and reverend Judge is only ssmy
papa" to the little children who listen
for his step on the walk or his knock
at the docr. In their homes all men
are equal. The great man becomes a
toiler, to the little ones depending on
him for guidance and support, becomes
a great man For a mans house is
his CASTLE" said the great lawmaker,
Sir Edward Coke. Let this house be
made of boards or bricks or granite
walls. it is presumed to be equally as
invu1nerable before the law.
II we shall think of every man as he
is rather than as the social or indus
trial implement the world sees fit to
make of him, we shall judge men more
correctly.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
How Franklin learned Manners.

Franklin collected thirteen princi-
pies to cover the small amenities OF
daily life. Each week he picked out
one and practiced It diligently, thus
creating habit. 1t took three months
to cover them all Each year he prac-
ticed each one four full weeks. He
kept this up for many years. The un.
couth Franklin of early manhood, who
found fault with his wife for giving
him silver spoon and china bowl
for his bread and milk instead of a
pewter spoon and earthenware crock
developed into the statesman and man
of the world who won the respect of
EngIishmen, the admiration of French.
men and the gratitude of Americans
Engineering Magazine
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
'ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR
A GOOD STOMACH.
This Offer. Should Be Warning to
Every Man and Woman.

The newspapers and medical jour
mails recently have had much to say
relative to a famous millionaire's of
fer of million dollars for new
stomach.
This great multi-Inillionaire was
too busy to worry about the condl-
ton of his stomach. He allowed his
dyspepsia to run from bad to worse
until in the end it became incurable.
His misfortune serves as a warn
ing to others.
Every one who suffers with dys-
pepsia for a few years will give
everything he owns for new
tomach.
Dyspepsia is commonly caused by
an abnormal state of the gastric
juices, or by lack of tone in the
walls of the stomach The result is
that the stomach loses it's power TO
digest food.
We are now able to supply certain
missing elements-to help to restore
to the gastric juices their digestive
power, and to aid in making the
stomach strong and we'll
We know that Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets are a most dependable REM
edy for disordered stomachs, indiges-
ton, and dyspepsia.
We want you to try them and will
return your money if you are not
more than satisfied with the result.
Three sizes, rs cents, 50 cents,
and ST.. Remember, you can obtain
Rexan Remedies in this community
only at our store-The RexaH Store.
X-Ray Pharmacy, Edmond Richard
proprietor.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
pldn's Read Dauahsrr's Novel.

Sir Russell Reynolds. the late emf
nent physician, once related how he
met Thackeray at dinner shortly after
the publication of THE Story Of Eliza
beth" by his daughter. Lady Richie.
II told Thackeray how much admired
this charming novel T am very glad,
he replied, but can form no opinion
OF its merits, as have not read IT..
Not read tt!' exclaimed in great sur
prise. No. was the answer I dared
not. I love her too muchss'"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
Doctors suhseristion.

81 been awful sick senee / seen yo
Mis- Saunders" announced Reginald
the colored man. who came TO shake
Mrs. Saunders rugs the other day
Seemed like would die. sho EV'ry
body was a-rec 'menHin dere fav'rite
med cine an done took. all de dif'ren'
kinds day toll me bout, but jes kep
on gettin Wuss tell my wife, she sas
to me: 'Wot yo' fooIin wifi dem rem
dies fo'? Yot don know Wot's in EN-
Go long an git ae doctoh 70 sub
scribe TO 20 So went to de docton
an he give me a subscription dat cure
me r-a-tg-ht away.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
I've Without Water.

In Lower California a large number
OF the smaller desert mammals never
drink water, according to American
scientists who have recently visited
the peninsula They live and thrive
ON dry seeds and scraps Of vegetation
In places where the heat and aridity
are excessive without ever touching
their lips to water, and 1t has even
found impossible to teach some OF
them to take water In captivity.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
Awful.

II heard Gibbs is sick In bed" said
Blithers
"Yes-he's got cirrhosis Of the liv,
Ell" said Jiks.
.Sorosis Of the liver?" cried Blith-
ers. Gee! Think Of having a WON
ans club internally Harper'a
Weekly.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
sHERlFF's SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Judicial
District Court
Eugene Aydell
VS.. No. 1906
Augl1Stin DiaZ

S
DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
l) to an order of fieri facias, is
sued by the above named court in the
above entitled and numbered suit,
and to me directed, I have seized
and taken into my possession, and
will sell at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, according to law,
at the principal front door of the
courthouse of the parish of Ascen-
sion, in the town of Donaldsonville,
on
SATURDAY, JAN. 81, 1912,
at IL O'Clock a. M, the following de-
5cribed property, to-wit:
A certain piece of land situated in
the parish of Ascension, containing
eighty-four (84) acres, more or less,
i sections thirty and thirty-one,
township nine south, range four east,
southeastern district, east of river,
icing the same property acquired
by Augustin Diez from W. S. Hill
and Florence Hill, together with all
Of the buildings and improvements
5hereon and thereunto belonging.
Terms and conditions-Cash in
United States currency.
E. G. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Dons ldsonville. La, Dec. %, 1911.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
Draughon's Practical Business

will train you for a GOOD PAYING
position and will GUARANTEE you a
position. SPECIAL RATE NOW ON.
Write for particulars. Large illus
trated catalogue free. C. L. GLAZE,
Mgr, Baton Rouge. La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty YEARS by MILLIONS of
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND CoL1c, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHGA. It is abb
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for = Mrs.
WinsIow's Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind. twenty-five cents bottle
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-01-27

For local news read The Chief.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
HOUSEHOLD NOTES Maud. ?. 7. e,r.

Many housewives believe in boiling
new earthenware before using il, as
this effectually toughens and hardcns
it. This is particularly efhcacious
in the case of ordinary brown kitchen
ware, the articles being placed in
large pan Of cold water which is then
brought slowly to the boil After be-
ing allowed to boil for ten minutes
remove the pan and allow the water
TO cool before taking out the ware
Flannels that have become yellow
can be made TO look like new by soak
ing for two or three hours in a lather
made of one-quarter pound Of white
soap, two tablespoonfuls Of borax and
two tablespoonfuls Of carbonate of am
monia dissolved in FIVE gallons OF soft
water. Boil the soap in water until
thoroughly dissolved, then add ten
other ingredients. Rinse well. This
will not injure the fiannels in the
least.
Wash woolens by hand and in wa
ter not too hot. say about los degrees,
and you never will have them shrink
or look bad. Use a good, pure soap
to wash them, making a lather, and
rubbing some soap on the garments
if there are spots. Rinse i'm water
Of the same temperature as that in
which you washed the articles. Be
fore hanging them up to dry shake
them we'll and while they are drying
shake them again.
Rubber hot-water bottles may be
mended as follows Cut one inch oi
clear para rubber into small pieces
Ill in f,.t s.rl
tightly and leave two or three days
or until the liquid is about as thick
as honey. Apply this cement TO the
surface Of the bag and the patch
which should also be Of rubber. Join
the two, press down evenly. and I'm d
very few minutes the mend will be
perfectly complete.
We know that discoloration, mold
and often unsightly-looking rents are
made by the accommodating of water
between paper and ceiling caused by
/ leaks of unsound roofs or disorderef
bathrooms. When you see a damn
spot appear on your ceiling, imma
diately make a few openings in II
with a pin point, fastening the pir
on a stick or long broom handle. anC
let off the water. The paper will dry
out leaving soon not the least trac,
of diseaster.
An asbestos pad for the table ma,
be made in this way: Get enoug.
asbestos paper to cover the table Will
double thickness. From a couple o
old sheets cut two pieces the size o
the table. Basic the asbestos paper
between them and quilt it on the sew
ing machine, using a long stitch Thil
is necessary, as the paper tears anc
pulls apart easily. Put this pad OF
the table under your silence cloth, an,
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
TREE GROWS FROM TWIG
FROM NAP0LE0N'S TOMB

The Milton correspondent Of the
Milford Chronicle says:
Prof. w. G. Fearing, of this town,
is over seventy years Of age. Prof
Fearing was formerly seafaring man.
When quite young he went on a
whaling voyage from New Bedford,
Mass. and many other places. In
1854 his vessel stopped at The island
of st. Helena for water While there
he was in the vacated tomb Of the
great Napoleon, and brought home
with him small bough from the
weeping willow that stands near the
tomb This bough was carefully en-
cased in a bottle of water, and set out
at his>old home in New Bedford; and
the last time he saw it--years ago-it
was small tree. He also carried to
his home a quantity of pebbles and
small stones from the island, and paid
twenty-five cents to the keeper Of the
tomb to register his name. The fund
derived from this charge for registra-
ton, is said to be applied to keeping
the place in order.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
The PeeviSh Child
Needs a Laxative

It is natural for a child to laugh and
play and when it sulks drowsily or
cries you may depend on it something
physical is the matter. II you see no
evidences Of a serious ailment you Will
not be wrong if you quietly give it a
dose of mild laxative that evening on
putting it to bed.
The remedy most generally recon-
mended for this purpose is DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin, which mothers
throughout the country have been Civ
ing their children for a quarter of a
century. Today thousands of families
bre using il where hundreds used IT
then, and there must be good reason
Tor this word of mouth recommends
lion.
II is admittedly the perfect laxative
FOR children. women, old people and
ell others who need a gentle bowel
stimulant and not a violent salt, cath
grtic pill or doctored water DR.. Cald-
Wells Syrup Pepsin Will act gently,
and when taken before retiring will
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
ONLY 100000
FOR THE RIVER

WASHINGTON. D. G.. Feb. 26.--
When the items Of the River and
Harbor bill were made public late
Saturday afternoon friends Of the
Delaware River were astonished TO
find that. instead of the S1.40O.OOO al
lowance for continuing the s5-foot
channel project during the next fis-
cal year, all the bills provided for the
Delaware was 100000 This is $780,
600 less than the minimum fixed by
the estimates Of the War Department
as absolutely essential for continuing
work on the S5-foot channel project
under economical and businesslike
conditions.
II is known that for some time the
amount to be allowed the Delaware
In the bill was tentatively fixed by
the committee at Sl.4OO,O0O. but il
Is evident a sudden change came as
the bill neared completion.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

bring complete satisfaction in the
morning. After a short use of this
remedy all forms Of outside aid can
be dispensed with and nature Will
again act alone.
All classes Of good American peo-
pie keep it in the home for ills of the
stomach, liver and bowels, and among
the thousands who have written the
doctor that they will never be without
IL are Mrs Julia Bridges, 50 Voss St.
Norfolk, Va. and Mrs. d. A. Gavette,
393 W. Water St., Harrisburg, Va. A
dose Of it has saved many person
from a serious Illness.
Anyone wishing to make a trial Of
this remedy before buying it in the
regular way of a druggist at fifty cents
or one dollar a large bottle (family
sizel can have a sample bottle sent
to the home free Of charge by simply
addressing Dr. w. B. Caldwell, 4O5
Washington St., Monticello, III. Your
name and address on a postal card will
do
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

One Today is worth two Tomorrows.
Today prove the adage by using the
Want Ad Columns.
B. FRANKLIN.
Industry need not wish. He that
bdyertises in the Want Ad Columns
heed not want
3. FRANKLIN.
Lost time is never found again aud
J lost opportunity is never regained.
Let no time nor opportunity of adj
sertsing in the Want AID Columns be
lost.
B. FRANKLIN.
He that hath T. trade hath an es-
late, and he that hath a calling hath
ln office of profit and honor, but all
lnust be made known through the
Want Ad Columns or none will en-
lble you to pay your taxes.
3. FRANKLIN.
Trouble springs from Idleness. and
sifevors toll from not advertising in
he Want Ad Columns of the daily
psper.
b. FRANKLIN.
Now ! have a Sheep and a Cow.
Everybody bids me a good morrow.
bot bo,h the Sheep and the Cow by
tdyertising in the Want Columns
b. FRANKLIN.
Keep thy shop and tny shop will
keep thee if advertised fn the Want
Columns.
B. FRANKLIN.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
Good Recipes
FOR LUNCH CLOTH.

Lace medallions OF cluny or vene-
tian lace are used in the corners of
tea and iurch cloths, but instead of
the square lace, round. oval. triangu-
lar, and half-moon shapes are used.
When artistically arranged, these
medallions are most effective and diff
ierent from the square medallions so
long popular.
An ending of cluny is often used
with these medallions, as a finish for
the edge Of the cover, but seal
loped border with some simple de-
sign of satin stitch embroidery around
the medallion, is handsomer, as II
gives the hand touch so desired IN
all table appointments Only one cor
ner Of the cloth need be ornament.
ed. which makes the tea cloth less
expensive.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

there will be no marks made ON the
polished surface by hot dishes.
To prevent the bedclothes pulling
out from the foot of the bed and leav-
ing the feet cold take half an old
sheet put one end or half of 1t under
the foot Of the mattress and let the
other half hang over the footboard
while you spread the sheets and
blankets as usual but before putting
on the spread bring the other part of
the half sheet up over the clothes as
far as it will come then put on the
spread. IL will take more than an
ordinary amount OF kicking on the
part Of the most vigorous boy to tear
the clothes loose.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
RAILROAD COMPANY MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the p. b. and w Railroad
Company will be held In the Office o.
the company on Monday. March n.
The officers for the ensuing year viii
be elected. The apnual report Of the
directors will be submitted for dp-
proval.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
PROJECTING TIE pApER.

Did you ever cover brown. stained
chimney breast with dainty wall
paper. and then have the rust ooze
through so that in a short time the
paper was hopelessly discolored? One
housekeeper struggled unsuccessfully
with this problem until an old friend
told her to cover the troublesome
spots with two coats Of shellac.
She scraped of the old papers put
on the shellac. which dries very quick
~. and then the dainty outside paper.
This was found to be the most eiiec-
tive in checking the discoloration.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
TRY THIS ON WASHDAY.

An experienced housewife gives this
as a reliable recipe for making cot
ton goods white: In an ordinary wash
boiler put one and a half inch water,
then put in one bar of good laundry
soap, thinly sliced. Let Il come to a
boil. then put in two tablcsponfuls
kerosene oil. When the soap is all
dissolved, add enough water TO ill
the boiled two-thirds full, and put the
clothes in IT, After boiling Ave min
utes the clothes can be removed thor
oughly cleaned and white, without
previous soaking. In this way the
clothes require no rubbing, and the
method saves much of the labor OF
wash day
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
DANCING CLASS no ENTERTAIN.

The Friday afternoon girls class
of the West End Reading Room Will
give a gymnastic exhibition on the
evening Of March - in the West End
gymnasium. These are the younger
girls, and they are ready to give a
star performance.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
NUT AND CELERY sANDNICmES.

Three-quarters cupful Of walnut
meats. one bunch of celery. two yolks
Of eggs, two tablespoonfuls of sugar,
one teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoon
full Of mustard. onc-half cupful OF
vinegar, red pepper. Put the nuts and
celery into bowl and chop them fne.
Mix the yolks Of the eggs with sugar,
salt, mustard, and red pepper 20 taste,
and add tho vinegar gradually. Add
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
II AM so NERyOUSr

How many times have you heard
that expression from wife. mother OF
sister. In nine times out Of ten. ex-
treme nervousness in woman is
caused by an unhealthy condition OF
the female system.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound acts promptly aud thoroughly
in such cases. IL strengthens the
nerves aud muscles. heals innamma-
tion and restores the female system
10 normal healthy condition.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

DO not depend TOO much on your
own Industry and Frugality and Pru-
dence. though excellent things. but
use tho Want Ad Columns as aids to
them all.
B. FRANKLIN.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

enough OF this dressing to the nuts
and celery TO moisten them Spread
between thin slices Of bread and but
Ter II the salad dressing does not
thickcn. like cream, a pinch OF corn
starch may be added.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26

." nv oAoiAo VI tulS WOIlu lltu
are saved, not by Faith. but by ad-
vertising in the Want Columns.
b. FRANKLIN.
If you would be wealthy. think OF
saving as well as getting. Employ
both methods by using the Want Col
umns.
B. FRANKLIN.
Learning is to the studious, riches
to the careful, Power to the bold,
Heaven to the virtuous and Good
Business to those who advertise in
the Want Columns.
B. FRANKLIN.
Little strokes fell great oaks and
small ads in the Want Columns bring
great returns.
L. FRANKLIN.
Sloth makes all things difficult, but
Industry in the Want Ad Columns
makes all things easy.
b. FRANKLIN.
He that riseth late and refuseth to
advertise i'm the Want Ad Columns
must trot all day and never overtake
his business at night.
b. FRANKLIN.
Laziness travels so slowly that un-
less you advertise in the Want Ad
Columns. poverty soon overtakes you
B. FRANKLIN.
At the working mans house hun
ger looks in. but dares not enter if he
advertises in the Want Ad Columns
B. FRANKLIN.
Industry pays debts. while despair
increaseth them. Vanish despair b.
searching the Want Ad Columns.
b. FRANKLIN.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26
7<c-.---.,-.--a
rHnRcH RnMMAGE SALE.

McCabc Memorial Church will hold
a rummage sale on February 2S 20
and March at No. 100 West Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1912-02-26


cheerless place, in which had often sat With
my friend
And ! sat there bathed in the good sunlight,
the thought to mo-how many of living
in rooms with blank walls where windows might be.
For instance there is that rich old maid whom l
know-perhaps you know her too She has two cats,
a maid. a fine home, and her money. There the
we-built and always we-washed windows the
southern exposure Of her heart home. She also has
half a dozen jolly nephews and nieces for whom she
had no and whom she almost The
interest and happiness these young people might bring
into her life the sunshine which beats vanly on
the southern and eastern sides of her heart-home
For you see, she has windows these exposures.
Aud than ihnrn IS Mrs @ Mrs. Q. is foriy-fNe.