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FASHION sAVORS
DEFECTIVE WOMAN
DECLARES SMITH
National Confer
ence on Race Betterment.
Modern Living Methods
Disastrous to Women

Fattle Creek, January s.A'4The imper-
feet or defective type OF woman is that
represented by the very slight thin
chested and nervous woman, at present
so favored by fashion," declared Dr.
Richard Root Smith of Grand Rapids in
an address tonight at the national con-
ference on race betterment, which opened
here TO-DAY. DR.. Smith added, however.
that I'VE have no reason for believing
that woman is worse off now than she
has been for many generations"
Other speakers tonight included Fl. II.
Laughlin, superintendent of the eugenics
record office at Cold Spring Harbor, N.
y; Dr. Lillian South, Bowling Green, KY:
and Prof. R. B. Won Kleinsmid, secretary
OF the American Association of Clinical
Criminology, Jeffersonville, Ind.
IL his address on the Deterioration of
Civilized Woman" DR.. Smith asserted
that modern methods Of living have not
proven more disastrous to women than
to men. The speaker said the most per-
feet type of woman is that represented
by individuals compact in build, deep
chested with steady nerves and feshy
enough for the anatomical angles to be
nicely rounded out"
Urges Sterilization
DR.. LaEghlin urged sterilization for pre-
venting the reproduction Of degenerates,
and declared that 1t had met with great
success in prisons and elsewhere. DR..
South spoke of the hookworm disease.
She recently has completed an investiga-
ton through the hills of eastern Ken
tucky.
Society by its sale of tobacco and
liquors encourages mental detection
which results in crime," declared DIR.
Won Kle'nsmid. Whatever may be said
in the way of excuse for the moderate
use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco
among adults, there can be no justifica-
ticn for the use of these drugs as ado
lescents." He urged a scientific study of
criminals instead of punishment.
There is, however, a danger of excess
sive sentimentality In treating criminals"
he said in conclusion. II refer to ineffect-
usl efforts of some who are trying to
work reforms"
AT the day session, DR. Stephen Smith,
normal age of man is 100 years, in spite
reach that age. DR.. Smith is well and ac-
tive at the age of 80.
Among the other speakers today were
DR. Louis f. Bishop, Fordham university;
Frederick l.. Hoffman, Newark, ~ j.,
and Cressy l.. Wilbur of the bureau of the
census.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Preparations for Fair.

Extensive preparations are under
way at A-muz-u Park for the second
annual inter parochial fair to be held
Oct. to IL, inclusive. Work On the
womans building is progressing stead
ily under the supervision of Con-
tractor w. c. Hazlip, and the COM
modious structure will be completed
in ample time. The negro grand
stand has been demolished SO as to
allow more open space in front Of
the womans building. Additional
shelves for the display of exhibits
are being constructed in the enclosed
quarters under the main grand-stand,
and the low spots about the grounds
are being filled with sand. About
300 feet more space has been taken
in at the east end Of the park, and
a substantial fence is being built
around it. Buildings, sheds, stables
and grounds will be given a thorough
oVerhauling, and everything viii be
in apple pie order when the A-muz-u
Park gates are thrown open to the
thousands of visitors who will come
to the big South Louisiana Fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

the sum of tWenty-six thousand dol
lars ($26,000), for the payment of
which the parish desires to make
adequate provision; and
Whereas, this police jury has ex-
amined the statutory and ordinary
charges which this parish has paid
over a period of years and has con-
sidered the statutory and ordinary
charges which it will be necessary
for this parish hereafter to pay out of
the proceeds Of the ten-mill tax au-
thorized by the constitution, and
from such examination this police
jury has determined and does now
determine and declare that for the
statutory and ordinary charges of
the parish there will be required not
to exceed nine mills of the constitu-
tional tax of ten mills, leaving avail
able for application to highway pur-
poses the remaining one mill thereof:
Therefore be it ordained by the
police jury of the parish of Ascension
Section 1. That cut of the ten
mill constitutional tax which this
parish may lawfully levy, there shall
be and is hereby appropriated and
set apart 1916 mills thereof Cor so
much Of such 1916 mills as may be
necessary for the term of ten years
beginning with the year 1914 (Which
tax is now in process of collection)
and ending with the year 1923, for
the purpose of paying the principal
and interest Of the road bonds of this
parish hereinafter authorized.
Section II. Said bonds shall be is
sued in the principal sum of twenty
six thousand dollars (s26,OOO), shall
bear interest at the rate of five (5)
per centum per annum, payable half
yearly, shall bear date the first day
Of September, 1914, shall be of the
denomination of five hundred dollars
($500) each, shall be numbered from
1 to so, both numbers inclusive, and
shall be of the following maturities:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Pnirrier--Erafn.

Camille Poirrier, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Camille Poirrier, and Miss
Gussie Erato, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Erato, Were married by
Judge Edmund Maurin of this city
on Thursday, the Bird instant, at $3.50
o'clock p. IN. After their marriage
the young couple took up their
residence in one of the attractive
Aucoin cottages in the Lemann Adj
dition. The groom is employed by
the Cumberland Telephone and TeIe-
graph Company as head local line
man. He is young man of splen-
did character and steady habits, and
is well thought of by his employers
as well as by large circle Of friends
The bride is young lady of charm
ing personality and very popular witt
the younger social set. The Chic
joins the many friends of the young
couple in extending to them heart.
congratulations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Section III. Except as to number
and date of maturity, and except thai
the first coupon shall evidence inter
est from September 1, 1914, to Jan
uary 1, 1915, and shall be in the sum
Of eight dollars and thirty-three cents
($8.33), said bonds and coupons shall
be in the following form:
United States of America-state OF
Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
No. Road Bond. $500
Know all men by these presents
that the parish of Ascension, in the
state of Louisiana, acknowledges it
self to be indebted and for value re
ceived hereby promises to pay to
the bearer the sum of FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS ($50O) on the first
day OF July, 19-, together with in
terest on said sum from the date
hereof until paid at the rate of five
t5) per centum per annum, payable
January 1915, and semi-annually
thereafter on the first day of July
and January in each year, in accord
ance with and upon presentation ano
surrender of the interest coupons
hereto attached as they severally be
cone due.
Both principal and interest of this
bond are payable in lawful money OF
the United States of America at the
Continental and Commercial Trust
and Savings Bank in the City OF
Chicago, Illinois, or the office of the
treasurer of the parish of Ascension
Donaldsonville, La. And for the
prompt payment of this bond and the
interest as aforesaid at maturity, the
full faith and credit of said parish
are hereby irrevocably pledged.
This bond is one of a series of fiji
ty-two (52) bonds Of like date, tenor
and denomination, except maturity
issued by said parish for the purpose
of constructing permanent roads in
the parish of Ascension, permanent
improvement, title to which shall
vest in said parish, under and pur
suant to and in full conformity with
Article Psi of the constitution of the
state of Louisiana and of the general
laws Of the state of Louisiana.
And it is hereby certified and re
cited that all acts, conditions and
constitution and laws of the STATE OF
Louisiana, precedent to and in the
issuing of this bond, have been prop
erly done, happened and been per
formed in regular and due form and
time as required by law, and that
the total Indebtedness of said parish
Of Ascension, including this bond
does not exceed any constitutional
Or statutory limitations.
In testimony whereof the said par
ish OF Ascension, Louisiana, by its
police jury, has caused it's corporate
seal to be hereto affixed, and this
bond to be signed by it's president
and attested by it's clerk, and the
coupons hereto annexed to be exc
cuted by the fac-simile signatures
of said officers, this first day OF
September, 1914.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Local Veterans Levy Tax.

A regular monthly meeting OF
Major Victor Maurin Camp No. 50,
United Confederate Veterans, was
held at the courthouse Sunday fore
noon, with good attendance OF
members. A voluntary tax of 70
cents per capita, payable quarterly,
was levied to raise fund to defray
the expenses of two delegates to the
next national reunion of Confederate
veterans, and to provide money TOT
the care and maintenance Of the vet
Grams, tomb in the Catholic cemetery.
The hour for convening the regular
meetings of the camp on the first
Sunday of each month was changed
from Il to 9 a. M, in order to per-
nit members residing along bayou
Lafourche to come to DonaldsonVllle
on the T. & P. branch trains arriy-
ing here at O'Clock, and to return
to their homes on the trains leaving
at 1915.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Hilda Park, one of Donaldson
vllle's talented young women, has
accepted a position as teacher in
the public graded school at Edgard,
st. John parish. Miss Park is
graduate Of ST. Vincent's Institute,
OF this city, and St. Joseph's College,
at Emmittsburg, Maryland. She is
endowed with an attractive personal
lty and charming manners, which,
combined with thorough education
fully qualify her for the successful
performance CT the duties she has
assumed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Secretary OF State.

Section " The president and
clerk of this police jury are hereby
authorized and instructed to prepare
and to execute bonds Of the character
hereiHbefore specified and to deliver
them TO the treasurer of the parish,
by whom they may be delivered to
the purchaser thereof upon payment
5of the purchase price.
Section This police jury cove
nants with each successive holder OF
said bonds or Of any of them thai
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

The Panama Canal, the worlds
greatest engineering feat, will be de-
scrlbed in detail by Civil Engineer
A. w. Wyndham, the well-known
man on the spot in series of
three lectures at the Grand Theatre
next Thursday night and Friday af
ternoon and night, Sept. IL and Is.
Don't miss this treat
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Messrs. G. D. Broussard and Geo.
Magnien, practical and skillful auto
mobile machinists, have leased from
K. A. Aucoin the repair department
OF the Donaldsonville garage, sue
ceedlng Keyes & Klingman, who
recently removed from this city.
Messrs. Broussard and Magnien come
here we'll recommended as expert
and reliable workmen, fully compe-
tent to do any and all kinds of au-
tomobile repair work, and they re-
spectfully solicit share of the pa
tronage OF the general public in
their line.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Clerk.
C o U p o N

On the first day OF January and
July, 49,, the parish of Ascension,
state of Louisiana, promises to pay
to bearer twelve and 50-1O0 dollars
($1250) at the Continental and Com
mercial Trust and Savings Bank in
the city of Chicago, Illinois, for in
terest due that day on it's road bond
dated September 1, 1914, No..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

G. A. Porche and family, who have
been residing in Dona1dsonvilIe for
the past few months, left Thursday
for Houma, where they will make
their future home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

The staunch ferryboat Ruth re
sumed her schedule Wednesday after.
noon in the Donaldsonville-Da barrow
service, after having been out OF
commission for several days with a
leaky boiler.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Odile Gandin, the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon eau
din, of barrow, spent Thursday here
as the guest of relatives. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Mrs. J. We'll and her little grand
daughter, of New Orleans, were in
town last week as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Lemann.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

The Chiefs good friend B. Rybiski
left recently for Whitecastle, where
he has accepted the position of phar-
macist in Mrs. Paul Cire's drug
store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Rev. and Mrs. T. D. Lipscomb and
son, Martin, are spending a while in
Ferriday as guests of Mr.. Llpscomb's
brother, w. P. Lipscomb, and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Labor day was observed here Mon
dav by the closing OF the bank and
nostoffiCe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Robert Duke, of Hammond, spent
the weekend in this city as the
guest of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Pauline Bloomenstiei had as
her guests for the day on Thursday
Miss Lillian Kessler. Of Belle Rose,
and Misses Ethel Loeb and Caro-
We'll, of New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Earl Binnings, who is filling a
clerical position in Alexandria. visit
ed relatives here Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

E. A. Langbecker returned Wednes
day afternoon from Denver, Colo.
Where he spent several weeks very
delightfully."- as the guest of his son
Charles Langbecker, who is in bust
ness in that city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Mrs. Albert Pons, of New Orleans,
formerly Miss Elma Duhon, OF this
city. was the guest this week OF
Miss Miriam Blum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Della Blanchard, Of Assump-
ton, spent the latter part OF last
week in Smoke Bend as the guest OF
relatives and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Mrs. John S. Thibaut returned yes,
terdav afternoon from an extendeo
visit to relatives and friends in VIZ
ginia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Pauline Bloomenstiel spent
the latter part of last week in Fla
ouemine as the guest of Miss belle
Levy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Leopold Fl. Kern. of Geismar, and
Miss Theresa Wolf, daughter of ST
mon Wolf. well-known merchant OF
Piaquemine, were quietly married
last Saturday evening at the home OF
the bride by Rabbi M. SLIDER. of New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Joseph Matherne, Jr., news agent
on the RI. & P, Railroad between Ad-
dis and Ferriday, spent Tuesday mere
with his parents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
/ is with pleasure The Chief

It is with pleasure The Chief re-
cords the birth of a lovely baby girl
to Mr.. and Mrs. Val. E. Landry, OF
Garyville, the notable event having
transpired Thursday morning, Sept.
8. This makes the fourth daughter
that has come to brighten the home
of this estimable young couple, whose
multitude of friends are extending
them cordial congratulations upor
their good fortune. The little new
conner will be called jeanette.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

r. G. Weber was 8 business
r;sitor to New Orleans last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Master Frank Duke has returned
from an extended visit to relatives
in Covington and Hammond, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

The home paper is the mirror il
which those at O distance view US.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

r.. Hickson has been appointed
nostmaster at Burnside, vice Fl. Clay
Braud, who removed to Shreveport
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Garnet Maurin, of New Orle-
ans. is here on visit TO Miss Na't
Co!Omh. -....
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Chas. G. Maher, of Donaldsonville,
who for several years past has been
II charge of the sugar-nlaking depart
ment of the Nipe Bay Company's big
factory at Preston, Cuba, writes The
Chief the following interesting note
inder date OF the End inst: "As
th-s crop is near the end, | thought
I'd drop you a line just to put myself
i'll good standing with The Chief. We
nave to Gate 4S3, 900 bags, of 800
pounds each Expect to finish next
week with $4,000 bags. Will be
home about Sept. Is or 20. Please
remember me to all friends. ..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

See the Panama Canal at the
Grand Theatre Sept. II and IS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Frank Si1as made business triI
20 New Orleans yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Grace Duke is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. G. 4. Porche, at Houma.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Notice to Automobile Drivers ana
Dou Owners.


Drivers Of automobiles are request
ed to blow their horns upon approach
ing street corners, in compliance
with the municipal ordinance on TINS
subject, and to observe the regula-
lions governing rates of speed within
the corporate limits of Donaldson
vile. These two provisions Tor the
public safety will be rigidly enforced
hereafter, and yiolators thereof duly
penalized.
Owners of dogs are given warning
that any animal found running al
large without a muzzle will be i'm
pounded, and at the expiration O
three days thereafter, if not reclaim
ed and the pound fees paid, the ami
nal will be executed.
R. e. DILL, Chief of Police.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Willie Leblanc, of Hope Villa. visit
ed Donaldsonville Sunday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Norma Gisclard is spending
ehort while at Sorrento with rela-
tives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

4 delightful birthday party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Ramirez last Sunday in honor
Of their daughter, Geneva. Dancing
was enjoyed and delicious refresh
ments served. Those who participat-
ed in the enjoyable affair We're:
Misses Lurline Bradford, Lise Melan-
con, Florence Brockhoeft, Alzada and
Maud Selser, Beulah Matherne,
Jeanne Ayme of Convent, and Oneida
and Geneva Ramirez; Masters Linden
Templet, Seymour Selser, Lee For
tier, Hylton Poirrier, Victor Maurln,
Edwin eros, Ernest Ohlmeyer and
Maurice Ramirez.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
President
Clerk.

State of Louisiana, Office OF secre-
tary of State (ss)-This bond Sc
cured by tax.
Registered on this, the. day Off,,
1914
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

J. c. Flippen, Of Gloster, Miss,
has been appointed local manager OF
the Cumberland Telephone and Tele-
graph Company to succeed Chas. T.
Noteworthy, who has filled the posi-
ton for about two months. Mr. Flip
pen arrived here on the 9Th instant
and took charge Of his new posi-
ton. The many patrons of the To-
cal exchange sincerely hope that the
new manager will see to it at once
that the telephone paraphernalia is
put in order SO that the service,
which has been very unsatisfactory
for some time past, might be i'm
proved.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Mrs. W. D. Park and her interest
ing little children, Ruth and Rich
ard, left Monday for Broussard, La.
where they will spend several weeks
With relatives, after which they will
50 to Fort Worth, Texas, to join
Mr. Park, who has embarked in the
business of public accountant in that
city. While regretting their depar
ture from Donaldsonville, their MANY
friends wish them a full measure OF
happiness and prosperity in theil
new home The attractive Park res
.dence in Lessard street has been
rented to O. A. Folse and family
who are now domiciled therein.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

The big ten-day bargain sale which
opened Thursday of last week at the
New Orleans Bargain Store of Jas
min Tobias, in Railroad avenue, is
proving an unqualified financial sue
cess. The sale has thus far sur
passed the expectations of Mr. To
bias, who is more than pleased with
the results The success of this
sale is in a large measure due to the
exceptional bargains in all depart
ments of the store, which are being
offered to purchasers. Those who
take advantage of the sale leave the
store we'll pleased with the bargains
they secure
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

A special meeting of Ascension
Council No. 1887, Knights of Co.
lumbus, was held last Sunday fore
noon at the council hall. There was
large attendance present and bus
mess of interest to the council was
discussed and transacted. The reg
u1ar. meeting of the council will be
held tomorrow after high mass,
when other important business will
come up for attention. All mem
bers are urged to be present. I'M
mediately following the meeting OF
the council the Columbian Realty
Company, composed of members of
the order. will hold a special meet
ing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12
Ile jlDaldSonYille CQI5t

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IL. 1914.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Fay visit to the Panama Canal
ny attending the lectures at the
Grand Theatre next Thursday night
and Friday afternoon and night. In.
teresting, entertaining and instruc
1--WE. Tickets, Is cents for each lee
lure, or 80 cents for series of three.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Wathen and
lamlly, who for some years past have
oeen making their home in the Co.
1olho dwelling in st. Patrick street
moved this week into the Sobral cot
tage around the corner in Opelousas
street, where they are comfortably
domiciled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-12

Miss Louise Daigle, the talented
daughter of A. J. c'Plume'') Daigle,
Of Belle Rose, has been appointed
postmistress of that place, and the
selection is one that meets with the
cordial approval of the patrons of the
office. Miss Daigle has served as as
sistant postmistress at Belle Rose for
some years, displaying qualifications
in hiatt capacity which render her ex-
ceptionally well fitted to dlscharge
the higher and more responsible du-
ties that have been intrusted to her.
In common with her many friends,
The Chief congratulates her upon her
elevation and wishes her successful
administration of the affairs OF the
office.