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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
characteristics of St. Peters"
bvrq Noted by English Tourist.
oHicers Among the Finest Specimens
Of Their Kind in the World
Furs More Costly Than in
United States.

1. Petersburg. the Great
,,ust have been a bold man when. IN
,-der that he might have "Windo"
n,t ii which he could look on Eu-
,orap be built the city onfthe Neva.
indeed Judging from the strong SIM
nlcty Of his face in a celebrated PIC
tre In which he is seen featuring his
feeble looking son. aesthetics could
Mt 1T any time have Influenced MS
chnlce Of cities or otherwise. 1t was
lady Craven who regarded a city bulit
mid such surroundings as certain to
ALL though, as she admitted. the en-
pess did all she could to Invite po-
jleness science and comforts to cheer
tbjs region Of ice," F. G. Aflialo writes
ii The London Pail Mall Gazette. "All
this Is very well; yet today. as one
walks down the crowded Nevski Pros
pekt Or along the Morskaia. as one
drives over the bridges to the islands,
Of stands within the cathedral or the
opera house, IL is difficult. Indeed. to
realize that, little more than two CEN
turtles ago all this was desolate morass
III the kind seen from the Nord ex-
press between the city and the from
tier.
His ID city OF great spaces and de-
ssrted squares. It's population must
exceed 100000, yet the tourist will
md immense emptiness between
crowded quarters. Although, more
over the city struggles along the
NeVa, IT cannot be said to have resi-
Dental suburbs along the railway. for
tNe train seems to come suddenly on
is slums from the open plain. It's
vast unused spaces doubtless have
owners but Theses seem unable or I'M
Wiling TO turn tSeir property TO &C
count, and one Is Rresistibly reminded
dTelstoy's stoAeof the victim of his
own greed, whoShAving been promised
Ae freehold Of as much land as he
gould walk aroIlnd in day. fell dead
hst as he had completed the circuit.
The officers ARE among the finest
iRaclmens of tfeir kind anywhere In
me world, ana here let me say that
mey compare very favorably indeed
Fith those Of another continental
power for politeness and affability.
~ case In point. | was buying some
upcal photographs Of horses. includ-
als cavalry. III large shop. and the
aan behind the counter was quite un-
sae 70 tell me the different regiments
Npfesented. A tall officer happened to
v making purchases at the same
counter, and he most kindly came to
le rescue, speaking excellent French.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
MERIT ALWAYS WINS

If you buy an article Of real merit from
your merchant, and it gives perfect salts
faction, you are usually pleased with your
purchase and you tell your friends of its
excellence. The genuine merit of BONDS
LIVER PILLS caused their great popu-
larity and sale. They are specially in
tended for MALARIAL TROUBLES, such
as Biliousness, Constipation, Headache,
etc. They are not "cure ALL" nor arg
they so advertised. Try ONE pill at bed
time and be convinced. Or, send to us
for a free sample. Bonds Pharmacy Co.,
Little Rock, Ark.
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Now He Wants a Wooden Leo.

Montgomery, Ala.-Deeply grateful
for the clemency shown him by Gov.
Emmett O'Neal in granting him a
pardon from the penitentiary, but feel
ing somewhat aggrieved over the loss
OF leg, Charles Schaefer. just from
Wetumpka, hobbied into Governor
O'Nears office recently and asked for
wooden leg. He said that while
serving the state as convict Iaborer
in Flat Top mine he lost his leg. He
thinks that the state should REIN.
burse him by buying for him > wood
en- leg.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
WIRE FENCING

Pittsburg Electric Welded fencing
FOR cattle, hogs, poultry, garden and
lawn. ROOFINGS of galvanized iron,
corrugated and cri1nped: also rubber
roofings $1O0 square and upward.
Pidgeon- Thomas Iron Co., 1896 N.
End ST, Memphis. Tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
An Old Field Weed.

Many seeing that old field weed, the
mullen stalk, never consider the good
1t is accomplishing in curing lung
troubles. 1t presents in Taylor's
Cherokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum and
Mullen the finest known remedy for
coughs, Group, colds, consumption,
Whooping Cough, etc
At druggists, Zoe, zoe. and s1.0O a
bottle.
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High Prices Cause Act.

Brockton, Mass.-"Even a minister
Of the gospel has to eat and wear
clothes. can't work without money!"
was the declaration of Rev. Clarence
H. Wheeler, pastor of the Baptist
church, when he read his resignation
from the pulpit. The combination OF
increasing cost Of living and decreas-
ing salary was too much for him, he
said.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
Man of the Present

"a man has to be up-to-date to do
anything nowadays"
YES" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
when 1 talk to an Investigating COM
mittee / find it desirable not to dwell
needlessly on the past
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
Would Classify All People

ed, "by keeping alive many persons
who inherit weaknesses such as fee
ble-mindedness or insanity. By paying
attention to genetic efficiency race
may make itself stronger for the eco
nornic contests among the races of the
world"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
Cutlery.

THAT politician used to have 8
knife up his sleeve for YOU
YES" replied Senator Sorghum.
"But 1 have observed him at luncheon
and his knife is not going to do me
any harm. He's too busy eating with
it."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

ivory added to the store means the
loss of human life. These chiefs will
commit murder In cold blood in OF.
der to secure tusk!
Those in the ivory trade will tell
you that ivory, or rather the gaining
Of ivory, has cost more human lives
than war, and that is saying a good
deal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

Miss Charmynge-Don't you think
was made for business woman?
Jack Hustler-No, don't. think
you were meant for business man
Stray Stories.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
No Credit Even for That.

Il am glad to say remarked Mr..
Seekton, that / never spoke a hasty
word to YOU"
mo, Leonidas,' answered his wife,
rather gently. I'm willing tc give
you credit for not hurrying abous any
thing. STRAY Stories, 1..-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

We are our best when we try to be
If not for ourselves alone, but for our
brethren-Phillips Brooks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, Csc bottle,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

Time is a wound healer, but it's no
good as a wrinkle remover
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the ga ;tandard GKo ~ TAsTELB
The f'rrarls Is 'aiIl, printed O., o e:ery bottle,
form, and the most efectual form. For grown
people and children 30 cents
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS
your ruggist will refund money II PAZ0 ONT
MENr fails to cure any case OF Itching, Blind,
Rleeding OF Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days. Soc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
Specialization.

Specialization means the ability to
focus all your energies ON one
5hing.-The Fra.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

Marriage separates bachelor from
a lot of illusions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
sn,nortan+ to Mothers

Look well after the eheerfulness of
life, and let the dismals Shift for
heInselves.-Louisa Nj Alcott
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

A woman wants protection, but IA
vors free speech
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

ITCH, ITCH relieved in 30 minutes b
WooIford's Sanitary Lotion AT Druggist
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
Didn't Think Much OF Fred

DlUIF { ] I5IIfN FfUS3l OF FTCu.
Louis-sThey tell me she will get a
million the day she marries Fred"
Louise-"Well, It's worth it"-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

A good conscience makes an easy
Wray.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
9roke LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
T,r1erisTs refund money If it fails to cure e w.
signature is on eacn oo4. I'e.
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Brown $ Bronchial / rocE,es

Relieve Throat Troubles and Coughs. No opiatea
Sample free JoEN I. BROWN s. Sokx Boston, Aasas
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
DETAILED
FOR DUTY ALONG
LONG PARADE LINE
Boy Scouts Will Also Aid In
Reporting Any Possible
Accidents.

Orders detailing officers and privates
of the police force for duty during the
exercises in connection with the unveil-
ing of the Columbus Memorial were is
sued by Major Sylvester today.
The orders read:
In order to better afford peace and
order and the protection of life and
property, it has been arranged to rope
the line of march on either side, which
roptng will mark the general line for
tie observance Of the parade by are
general public, and in order to further
protect all concerned, members of the
police force will enforce the peace and
order law"
Major Sylvester will be personally in
charge of the police, while the captains
| and inspectors are assigned to differ
ent sections of the parade ground.
During the parade no one will be per.
mitted to cross the Avenue except by
showing pass signed by the Superin.
tendent Of Police. Photographers will
main inside the parade grounds.
There will be hospital on the
grounds south of the White House and
near the Union Station Terminal, with
surgeons and nurses in attendance.
Boy Scouts, in uniform, will aid the
police in notifying them of casualties
sickness, or irnpostions, and should be
called into service.
Ambulances and patrol wagons will bs
| stationed as follows:
Executive avenue. east of State. War
| and Navy, for Emergency Hospital oI
| White Lot.
Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania
| avenue.
North side Pennsylvania avenue a
Twelfth street for George Washington
! Hospital
| North side Pennsylvania avenue a
Ninth street for George Washingtor
| Hospital
North side Pennsylvania avenue a.
Seventh street for George Washington
Hospital.
| North side Pennsylvania avenue a
| Third street for Homeopathic Hospital
| West side Second tnd streets north
west for Casualty Hospital.
Rear of stand at Union Station fol
| Casualty Hospital.
| Northeast corner Stanton square fol
| Casualty Hospital
The Washington times., 1912-06-07

continue. The volume OF business is
large but comparatively low prices pre-
vail. So far as I know thereis no in
tention OF creating higher prices at
this time but ! do know that there is
a shortage Of iron"
There were sveral reports on the
floor of the Exchange that tended to
strengthen market values It was stat
ed that Union Pacific and st. Paul
would soon be permitted to increase
their freight rates. David Warfield an
nounced that a syndicate of New York
financiers had secured control Of the
Sea Board Air Line.
The most potent cause of weakness
was the statement that 100000 railroad
shopmen, employed west of Chicago.
had determined to strike. In sympat thy
with the strikers on the Union Pacific,
who have been long out.
Losses of %d% generally covered
the market recessions although Read
Ing. the early weakling for y loss,
actually recovered entirely with a small
fractional improvement. Interborough
was also very firm, making " gain.
Fraction losses in metals, Brooklyn
Rapid Transit ~ higher, and Lehigh
Valley steady steel common lost v but
came back to within " of Thursday's s
closing.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Wall Street Hopetu-&ocks Were Rather Easier
NEW YORK STOCKS RATHER SLOW,
WITH SOME IRREGULARlTY.
-" HALF POINT LOSSES.

NEW YORK. June 7-London started
the stock trading OF the day with an
easier feeling and this was reported
by the authorities to be due to some
financial uncertainties in Germany,
where "the credit fabric is said to be
rather strained.
Liberal selling by Baruch Brothers
Immediately following our opening at
tracted considerable attention, and the
fact that London was weak, aided in
creating bearish trend. The Supreme
Courtresumed It's sittlngs and the Street
was rather anxious concerning the pos
sibility Of important decisions, the
Reading case especially. being handed
down.
But the optimism that Is beneath the
security situation, by reason of good
crops, easy money, bettering steel busi-
ness and business conditions, checked
the weakness and limited the actual re-
cessions. timed by noon rices to small
fractions. Politics were again ignored.
Judge Gary. returning from a visit TO
Gary, the ew steel city, was hopefully
quoted as follows: "The satisfactory
conditions that have prevailed In tho
steel industry for some months still
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Principal Events of Columbus Memorial
...- Fete


knights Of Columbus visit leaving Pennsylvania
and Twelfth street at 2:3O p.
Public reception by committee headed by Commissioner Cuno Ru
doph, at New National Museum, 1850 to 10;sO m.
Parade Of decorated automobiles leaving White House Ese 7;SO
and passing to Scott circle back to White House, along
Pennsylvania Monument return.
TOMORROW
dwelling Of the plaza
monies beginning at 8 p.
Memorial parade starting from Seventeenth
at and proceeding along Pennsylvania
President Taft will review the plaza
officers Of Knights Of Columbus will review
Public banquet ut Convention Hall, 8 D.. m.
Display Of fireworks and general illumination city, beginning
o'clock
SUNDAY
Public concert at Convention symphony
orchestra.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
ARMY MEN WILLIE
At MILITARY MASS
IN CIVILIAN DRESS
Great Crowds Expected to
Join March to the Monu-
ment Lot.

Though no organizations Of the reg
ular Army, Navy, or Marine Corps will
be detailed to march in the parade
and attend military memorial field
mass to be held on the Monument Lot
Sunday morning for the soldier and
sailor dead, more than 10000 men.
most of them uniformed, will be in
line. Members of the regular forces
who wish to march will be given a
place in line, and many are expected
from Washington Barracks, Fort
Myer, the Marine Barracks, and the
Navy Yard
The line of march for the parade as
announced today will be from Tenth
and G streets, to Pennsylvania avenue.
west on the north side of the Avenue
street to the Monument Grounds.
On entering the grounds the Marine
Band and clergy will leave the col
umn at the first road within the
ing westward on the road skirting
the altar inclosure.
A provisional order provides that up
on the arrival of the President, the
Marine Band playing the Star spang-
led Banner" after which Church cali"
will be sounded by the field music, and
the mass will begin.
congregation. led by the Marine Band,
will unite in singing Holy God, We
Praise Thy Name" and the anthem.
After the mass organizations will
stand fast until the President and Car
| dinal Gibbons leave the grounds, where
upon the organizations win be dis
missed.
Captain Robert f. johnson of the
| End Infantry District Militia is Chief
of-Staff. and Major F. s. Hodgson. Ad-
| jutant General.
All visiting members of the knights
| of Columbus. who are also members OF
! the United Spanish War Veterans, and
| former officers and enlisted men who
served in the war with Spain. whether
| members of the Spanish War Vetera Ms
| or not, are requested to march with the
! Veterans organizations.
Admiral George Dewey Camp, No. Z
will assemble at Carroll Hall, in G
| street. Several hundred members OF
veterans organization from Baltimore
and Alexandria, as we'll as a contingent
from New York, Massachusetts,, and
Florida, will march with Dewey Camp
Cardinal Gibbons is coming to Wash.
| ington tomorrow, and will celebrate the
| Z o'clock mass Sunday morning at St
| Patrick's Church He will be the guest
| of Monsignor Russell.
| Music Of the mass will be sung by the
| full sanctuary and mixed choirs of ST
Patricks's Church. The officers include
| Cardinal Gibbons, the Rev. Charles NJ
| tor of st. Patnck's, who will preach the
| sermon.
Although a place is to be reserved
| for the President and provision has beei
made for his attendance, II Is not GER
tain that he will be present.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Senator DenOunceS
Compensation Bill

That Samuel Gompers and other labor
leaders do not appreciate the crudity of
the workmen's compensation bill was
the opinion expressed today before the
House Judiciary Committee by Senator
Hoke Smith of Georgia. who opposes the
bill In its present shape.
II believe that nine-tenths of the labor
people will oppose this bill If they under.
stood it, said Senator Smith.
II do not think Mr.. Gompers knows
ANYTHING about il. have talked with
him recently, and he does not seem ia
know its detG lis
Senator Smith declared that the lang.
mage of the bill involved 1t in sea OF
doubt, and there probably would have
TO he several constructions by the Su
preme Court to make it plain. The
measure. he said, ought to be call ed
'the railroads compensation bill" in.
stead OF the workm ca's compensation
bill, becarsc he insiste~, it favored
the roads rather than the employees.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Mrs. Rhodes Indorsed
For Education Board

Resolutions were adopted indorsing
Mrs Susie Root Rhodes for membership
on the Board of Education by the
League of American Pen Women, at
its monthly meeting.
Mrs. Nannette Paul, of this city, and
Mrs. A. B. Wister of California, were
elected alternates to the biennial con-
vention of the General Federation OF
Women's Clubs, to be held in San Fran
cisco, June 10.
The following were elected to mem
bership: Mrs. Evelyn Rees Norcross,
Mrs. Gertrude G. Grey, and Mrs.
Sarah H. Sawyer, all OF this city; and
Mrs. Lillian Bryn Harrison, of Dallas,
Tex
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Wholesale Produce Market

Egss-Nearby. fresh. lsa1sho per doz. !;
Southern, 17lsa1sc.
Cheese-New York. new. 17al8c per Ib. !;
nat, lsc per 10.
Butter--Best, print. s3c per Ib.: tub, 800
per lb.; process, sc per lb.; undergrades,
25a2Sc per lb.
Live Poultry-Hens, 14al5c h.: springers,
Sa30c per ID. ; roosters, Sa9c per ID. turkeys
lSa15c per lb.: geese. plucked. case per ID. !:
unplucked, Sa1oc per lb.; ducks. 10al2c per
b.; keats. young, 12a14c per h.. old. 1oa12o
per lb.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys, 15a17c per ID. {:
chickens, 32a35c per lb. hens. 16a17c per lb. |;
ducks, 1sa17c per lb; geese. 1oa12c per ib.
Green goods-Oranges Florida, So 0oa3. 80
50 5oa!.oo per bbl.: potatoes. new. 50. 50a4o 90:
old. 81. 90 per sack: celery, SOC per doz kale,
s1.25 per bbl.; spinach. s2.25 per bbl.: carrots.
soc per basket; $500 per sack: onions, new.
s. 00a2. 80 per crate; sweet potatoes. $3.50 per
bbl.; lemons. 400 a box; Strawberries, sa10c
per box: cucumbers. sL60 per basket; toma-
toes. $3.50 per crate; peas, $.25 per bas-
ket, string beans s.. 90 per basket
Live stock.Calves. prime. sashc per ID :
acc per H.. medium, Ease per ID.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Senator O'Gorman Gets
Honor at GEORGETOWN

The honorary degree of doctor OF laws
was conferred upon Senator Janes
OCicrman of New York by George
town University last night at the
commencement of the academic depart
ment held in CASTOR Hall. In bestow-
iI'g the hCnor the Rev. Father Donlon.
pI esident of the university, paid tribute
10 the services of Senator OGorrnau
as lawyer and statesman. Ar address
was made by the latter IN which he
thanked Georgeto VII for its recognition
of his career AMI gave sound, sane ad-
vice to the graduating class.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Will Release Apaches,
Prisoners Since 1894

Provision for the release of a band OF
Indians. who have been in the custody
of the United States since 1894 as prison.
ers of war. has been made in the Indian
appropriation bill now being considered
by the Senate committee.
There are 257 Apaches held prisoners
today for crimes committed under Chief
Geronimo in the early eighties. They
where they have since been held as
prisoners of war, although they have in
later years lived on the reservation and
acquired personal property of their
own.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Substitute Electric
Chair for Hanging

The substitution fthe electric chair
for the gallows in the District of Co
tumbia is proposed in a bill introduced
in the House today by Congressman
Griest of Pennsylvania.
The bill proposes an amendment ia
th eDistrict code. providing that murder
In the first degree shall be punished by
electrocution, an dthat second degree
murder shall be punished by imprison-
ment 70 rifle or not less than twenty
years.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Lawyer Is Improved.

The condition Of William Gordon
Crawford. one of the best known at
torneys in Washington, who has been
seriously i'll at his residence, 14l7 Cor
coran street northwest, from typhoid
fever. Is regarded as better today. At
tendants state IL is thought that last
night was the climax In the malady,
and that Mr. Crawford took a turn for
the better. For several days he was
not expected TO live.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Taft WithdraWS
Promise to Speak

UTICA, y. Y, June 7.-President Taft
today withdrew his acceptance Of an
invitation to attend the commencement
Hamilton College. Stress of the
campaign was the reason assigned
Vice President Sherman and Senator
Root were on the program, but they
also will be unable to attend on ac-
count fthe convention at Chicago.
Taft was to have received an honorary
degree.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
High Court Decides
Against Senator Owen

The Supreme Court today declared the
Government is not liable for $147, 200 in
attorneys fees paid to Senator r. L.
owen, of Oklahoma, and other prom
dnent counsel for the Cherokee Indian
Nation.
The court held the lawyers fees was
rightfully paid from the money given
the Cherokees-
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Must Have Place.

The drummer was dissatisfied with ac-
commodations in Plunkville, and said SO
plainly. This town amt big enough
for two hotels" he asserted to the
waiter. They're both bum That's
just it." exclaimed that functionary
people are forever leavin' one or the
other, and they've got to have some
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
LOCAL SECURITIES Il
WERE MORE ACTIVE, ]
WITH PRICES FIRM
Railway Common at oo4
Again Demand for
Bonds-New Bank.

Business was very satisfactory on the
local Exchange, both Railway COM,
mon and Washington Gas showing con-
siderable activity, and the former ad-
vanced again to the 80 mark Gas was
S6k.
Other stocks were rather slow. .Mer-
genthaler brought 2l97s. The session
was marked by another trade in
Greene-Cananea, one of the stocks
that rarely show. 1t sold at lO1s a
new years high. Bonds were in good
demand at nj for Traction SIS, and Sc
for Railway As. =
Adjournment was taken over satur-
day.
The North Capital Bank to be located
at 731 North Capital street. opposite
the main entrance of the Government
Printing Office, with capital of $4,000
and score of prominent men inter-
ested there and elsewhere around town,
to be organized under the law of the
District, is under process of organiza-
ton. r. N. Harper has been entrusted
with the details of organization.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
The New Cook.

There is a crisis coming in China. -
II told my wife so as soon as I saw
the new cook handle the dishes."-Bal-
timore American.
The Washington times., 1912-06-07
Only the Price.

did the specialists decide on any
their fee. Bali Emore American.