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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-05-30
Confederate Memorial Day.

Next Wednesday, June 8, Confed-
crate Memorial Day will be observed
by Major Victor Maurin Camp No.
38, q. C. ", Capt. Victor st. Mar
tin Camp, U. S. c. V, and Hubert
Treble Chapter, q. d. G. The or
carnations will assemble at the
courthouse at 8 O'Clock a. m., and at
$50 will proceed to the veterans
tomb in the Catholic cemetery, where
exercises will be held, the following
being the sentative program:
Called to order by Commander d. S
| Leblanc of the veterans camp.
Reading of Gen Shaeffer.s order
for observing Memorial Day, by Ed
| mund Maurin
Decorating tomb with flowers by
veterans, relatives and friends.
Reading of names of deceased vet
Grams of Major Victor Maurin Camp
since organization in 1891, by Ed
mund Maurin, acting adjutant of the
camp and past division commander
of the Sons of Veterans of Louisiana.
Address by Hon. Philip Fl. Gilbert,
OF. Napoleonville.
/ Taps. {.
relatives and friends of the de-
feeasea veterans are tBs
send flowers to the courthouse before
$50 a. m. next Wednesday for
decorating the camp tomb.
New Bank for Plaquemine Runrorsd.
We understand movement is
started to organize q new bank in
this town with some of the leading
business men as its promoters. The
plans for the new bank are some
what out of the ordinary. 1t is pro-
posed to insure every depositor whose
deposit exceeds one hundred dollars
against loss in some well established
guarantee company, and a fire and
life insurance department is to be
conducted in connection with the in.
stitution, the profits of which are to
go to the bank. A most conservative
policy will be pursued by the institu-
tion, it is said No loan will be
made to any one individual exceeding
five thousand dollars. No one indi-
vidual or private corporation will be
permitted to secure the control of
the institution The gentlemen who
have been discussed for directors Of
the new institution represent in
their own private capacity capital OF
over five million dollars. Iberyille
Sentinel
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
CONTRACTOR GILL HAS HIS OWN
NOTION ABOUT WHAT he
WANTS TO USE.
He HAS EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Objects to the Holding Up on Sub.
Contracts Which Call for the Use
Of Stone From the Ste.
Genevieve Quarries.

Jefferson City.-Senator A. e. l..
Gardner, attorney for X. F. Gill. man.
aging director of the construction
company, contractors for the new
statehouse, has filed a statement with
the capitol building commission, de-
mandng that 1t pass upon a number
Of the subcontracts submitted to the
body and which have not been ap-
proved.
II is necessary that some of the
subcontracts be closed at once in or
der that the work may be carried on
simultaneously with the erection of
the steel superstructure, 1t is said. 1t
Is intimated subcontracts are being
held back in order to force conclu-
sion of the stone contract.
In addition to the demand for a dis.
position Of the subc the state
ment declares, Gill stands prepared to
go ahead with the work and Is pre-
pared to furnish as good building
stone as can be found in Missouri and
in every way suitable. He is willing
10 comply with the StrlcteSt terms OF
his contract, it is said.
A copy of the statement could not
be obtained from the commission.
Chairman Stephens and other members
stated that, under advice Of Assistant
Attorney General w. NJ. Fitch. it will
be made public soon with statement
in reply.
Reading between the lines. the
statement is protest from the con-
tractor against being restricted to a
single market for the purchase of
stone.
1t leaked out that the commission
had advised the contractor some
weeks ago. that Ste. Genevieve stone
would not be considered. He selected
it, however.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
ERUPTION ON ANKLE BURNED

Kingsville. Mo.-"My trouble began
eighteen years ago. Nearly half of
the time there were running sores
around my ankle; sometimes it would
be two years at a time before they
were healed. There were many nights
! did not sleep because of the great
suffering. The sores we're deep run.
ming ones and so sore that could not
bear for anything to touch them.
They would burn all the time and
sting like lot OF bees were confined
| around my ankle. ! could not bear to
scratch 1t. It was always so sensitive
to the touch. could not let my
clothes touch 1t. The skin was very
red. I made what called cap out
Of white felt. blotting paper and soft
white cloth to hold 1t In shape. This
I wore night and day.
Il tried many remedies for most Of
the eighteen years with no effect.
Last summer sent for some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. The very frst
time I used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment l gained relief; they relieved the
pain right then. 1t was three months
from the time I commenced using
Cuticura Soap. and Ointment until the
sores were entirely healed. have
not been troubled since and my ankle
seems perfectly we'll" (Signed) Mrs.
Charles r. Brooke. Oct. 22, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32.p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dent. l., Boston. ADV
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Require state to Pay Convicts.

jefferson City.-AlthOugh the ex.
istence of section 1913, revised stat
utes 1903. requiring the payment to
convicts of per cent their daily
earnings, Is known to ,e members of
the board of prison inspectors, Gov.
Major and Warden ID. c. McClung. no
steps have been taken to comply with
this statute. The purpose of this stat
ute was to aid dependent relatives Of
the inmates in the penitentiary.
Testifying before notary in libel
suits instituted by him against two
st. Louis afternoon newspapers, Nc
Clung said that he is not keeping a
separate account of the money due to
the convicts under the statute. He
said another law requires him to pay
all earnings of convicts into the state
treasury and that he cant comply
with both laws.
The state of Missouri has taken
from cOnvicts In violation Of section
1918, which was enacted in 1907, near
ly 100000. Under the existing con-
tracts entered into with manufac-
turers, the convicts are entitled to az
cents a day. Assuming that $500 of
the 2,531 are able to work all the
time, the state is Withholding $50. .25
day to which the convicts are en-
titled.
A measure may be introduced into
the next general assembly requiring
the state to refund the $130,O00 taken
from the convicts and appropriating
per cent of their earnings hereafter
tor them.
Hundreds of the persons to whom
money is due under this statute have
been released from the penitentiary
since the enactment of section 1918
1t would be impossible to locate many
Of them and the money would rever,
to the Etate.
| Neither Matt Hall nor Henry An
drae, predecessors OF McClung. sc,
aside the per cent due convicts uu
der this statute. No legislature evei
appropriated any money out of the
earnings of the penitentiary for this
purpose, and the sections 1913 and
1919, the latter making provisions fol
handling these earnings, have been
wholly ignored by prison officials and
the legislature.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Taking Life Easy.

United States Senator Lee S. Over.
man Of North Carolina is always sup.
piled with a stock Of good southern
tales.
I'm the southern part OF Arkansas"
relates Mr.. Overman, where the ma
tives take life easy, man and his wife
were one day sitting on the porch
when funeral procession passed the
house. The man was comfortably
seated in chair which was tilted back
on it's hind legs against the side Of the
house and was engaged in whiting
on piece of wood. AS the procession
proceeded he said:
I reckon OIL man Williams has got
about the biggest funeral that's ever
been held around hyer, Caroline
"A purity good.sized one, Is it Bud?'
queried the wife, making no effort to
move.
You betcher.' Bud answered
"I certainly would like to see 1t,
said the woman. What a pity | amt
facin' that way" EVERY body's Mag.
azine.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Neurc Slays White Man.

Caruthersviile.--J. w. Mcbride, q
levee contractor, died from a shot
wound inflicted by John Johnson, a
negro, whom he had been hazing at
fuckers camp, near here. The negro
has not been arrested. Mcbride came
10 camp fire at which the negro was
standing and with shotgun and a
revolver forced the negro to dance
while he shot at his feet. The negro
started to run when McBrides guns
were empty and Mcbride reloaded
and started after him, 1t is said. The
negro then is said TO have drawn a
revolver and shot Mcbride near the
heart.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
WHAT AN OHIOAN
HAS TO SAY ABOUT CONDITIONS
IN WESTERN CANADA.

w. e. Lewis formerly lived near
Dayton. Ohio. He went to Saskatche-
wan seven years ago with $1,000 In
money, carload Of household effects
and farm implements. including four
horses and three cows. or course, the
first year he only got feed from the
crops, but the second year had 100
acres in wheat which made over $500
bushels. He has not had failure in
crop, and at present has 20 head OF
horses, Is head OF cattle and 35 hogs,
and owns 1,120 acres OF land, all un-
der cultivation. He has been offered
$35 an acre for his land, and should
he care to dispose of his holdings he
could pay all his debts and have $780,.
900 to the good; but, as he says.
Where could 60 to invest my money
and get as good returns He con.
tinues in his letter to the immigration
department, August, 1912:
I'VE have equally as good II not
better prospects for crops this year rs
we had three years ago, when our
wheat ranged from 30 to 4S bushels
per acre. l never believed such crops
could be raised until saw them my.
self. I had Is acres that year that
made 80 bushels to the acre. Our
harvest will be ready by the 18th.
We have this season in crop 400 acres
OF wheat, 1875 Of oats. 80 Of fax and
run three binders with four men to
do the stocking. We certainly like
this country and the winters, although
the winters are cold at times. but we
do not suffer as one would think.
What we have accomplished here can
be duplicated in almost any Of the
new districts. s."-Advertisement
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
'CASCARETS' FOR
SLUGGISH LIVER
No sick headache, sour stomach.
biIiousness or constipation
by morning.
Get q 10-cent box now.

Turn the rascals out-the headache.
biliousness, indigestion, the sick, sour
stomach and foul gases-turn them
out tonight and keep them out with
Cascarets.
Millions of men and women take .
Cascaret now and then and never
know the misery caused by a lazy
liver. clogged bowels or an upset stom.
ach.
Don't put In another day of distress.
Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach;
remove the sour. fermenting food;
take the excess bile from your liver
and carry out all the constipated
waste matter and poison in the
bowels. Then you will feel great.
A Cascaret tonight straightene you
out by morning. They work while
you sleep. A 10.cent box from
any drug store means a clear head,
sweet stomach and clean, healthy liver
and bowel action for months. Chill
dren love Cascarets because they
never grippe or sicken. Adv.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
Rural Schools Consolidate.

Kirksville.-The first election to
establish consolidated rural high
school district in Adair county will be
held at Bullion. II is planned to form
the school districts of New Zion, Oak
dale, Rural Dell, Bullion, Fairview.
Elm Grove and Radical Ridge into a
joint high school district. Under the
new law the state gives $4,000 toward
the erection of the high school and
$25 per square mile for maintenance.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
The construction Of Earth Roads.

sU0 NoUOsVuCSIOU VI 6OTtV SVNuUs
Jefferson City.-The office OF the
state highway commissioner has just
received an article pertinent to the
making Of good roads, and, as the
interest in Missouri in good roads Is
continually growing, portions Of the
same are herewith reproduced.
This article was prepared by the ex.
perts Of the United States department
Of agriculture and should at least be
found practicable.
AS soils differ for agricultural pur-
poses, SO they differ for roads. Clay
or soils Of fine texture usually make
poor roads, especially II they contain
much vegetable matter. The coarser
soils, however, which contain some
sand or gravel, will often make very
satisfactory roads for light traffic,
provided they are kept in proper re-
pair.
II the road is composed of fine clay
or soil 1t will sometimes pay to resur-
face II with top soil from an adjacent
field which has sand or gravel mixed
with 1t. This method, called the top
soil method, is now in successful use
in Virginia, North Carolina and
Georgia, and probably other states.
1t is a great mistake to put the
working Of the earth off until August
or September. The surface is then
baked dry and hard. 1t is not only
difficult to work, but is unsatisfactory
work when DONE Earth which is loose
and dry will remain dusty as long as
the dry weather lasts and then turn
to mud as soon as the rains begin. BY
using the road machine in the spring
of the year, while the soil is soft and
damp. the surface is more easily
shaped and soon packs down into a
dry hard crust which is less liable to
become dusty in summer or muddy in
winter.
Storm water should be disposed Of
quickly before 1t has time to pene-
trate deeply into the surface.
Ordinarily, the only bitches needed
are those made with the road ma.
chine, which are wide and shallow.
The width of the earth road will
depend on the traffic. AS a rule, 25
or 80 feet from ditch to ditch is suf.
ficient if the road is properly
crowned
The road should not be loosened,
dug or plowed up any more than is
absolutely necessary. The road should
be gradually raised, not lowered;
hardened, not softened.
To prevent washing on steep roads,
the water should be carried under the
surface at frequent intervals from the
upper TO the lower side. and from the
lower side away from the road.
An attempt to drain mud holes with
culvert pipe will fail in most cases.
The water should be drained off by
means of open bitches, the soft mud
thrown out and replaced with just
enough good firm earth to make 1t
level (after consolidation with the
surrounding surface.
Because of its simplicity, its eff.
cheney and cheapness, the split-log
drag or some similar device is
destinedto come into more and more
general use. With the drag properly
built and dts use we'll understood, the
maintenance Of earth and gravel
roads becomes simple and mex.
pensive matter.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
CmeIich viii Is Filed,

Boonvlle.--The will of former
Lieut.. Gov. j. +. Gmelich has been
filed in the probate court. 1t bears
date of March 10. 1910, and gives to
the I. o. o. +. home at Liberty, Mo-,
the Masonic home at st. Louis and
the German Orphans home at St.
Charles Rock road $1,000 EACH to
German Evangelical church of this
rity, $500; to his daughter, Mrs. NJ. F..
Schmidt of Boonville, $4,000, and the
residue of the estate to his wife, who
is named as eXecutrix without bond.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Plot to Wreck Plant.

Kansas City.--Following d second
attempt within the week to put out Of
commission the municipal electric
plant in Kansas city, Kan, l.. ii.
Chapman. municipal commissioner of
water and light. made public the de-.
tails of what he said was Il concerted
effort to destroy the light company's
property and cause the plant to shut
down a letter received six weeks
ago by Chapman threatening him
with death unless he turned over
$500 was made public. After nam
Ing secluded place where the com.
missioner was ordered to put the
money at a certain hour, the letter
said; Bring this personally, and II
you report this to the police you do
so at the risk OF your life. So we Ger.
tainly will get you, regardless of time
or cost. BE prompt and we will never
bother you again. This is your
chance; money or life" The letter
was signed with triangle, dagger
and the letter M" blotted. The ma
chinery at the municipal plant was
stopped and large part of the city
left in darkness by what is believed
to have been foreign substance put
into the water used in the boilers
Several days ago the plant was
stopped by soap In the machinery.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Bio Fire In CaruthersvllIe.

Caruthersyille.-Fire starting from
unknown origin played havoc with
s5O,OO0 worth Of property here. The
flames swept eastward block from
the saloon known as the Halfway
House" to the Petty hotel. The prop.
erty was all owned by J. w. Stevens.
His loss will approximate 10000. The
other loss will be confined to damage
10 stock and fixtures Of the Woods
cafe and two barber shops. A strong
west wind famed the blaze. The fire
department was aided by citizen vol
unteers.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Labor Bureau Boosts.

Jefferson City.-Commercial and
business organizations are appealed
to in. letters from the state labor bu.
reau to assist in obtaining complete
and accurate information covering the
1913 manufacturing OF each county,
city and town, with view of posi-
bly, increasing output and otherwise
making Missouri appear as profit
able field for investment
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Lead Companies Win Suit.

Farmington.--J1dge Peter Huck
handed down a decision at Farming.
ton denying the petition Of William
J. Elledge and others for the appoint.
ment of a receiver of the Potosi Lead.
Barytes and Mercantile company and
the ST. Francois Lead company. This
suit was tried at the November term
of the st. Francois county circuit
court and attracted much attention.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Test Strength Of Republicans.

Jefferson City-There is no doubt
that the municipal election In Kansas
City in April will prove a crucial test
for the Republicans and Progressives.
Both parties will have full tickets in
the field, and the result will give .
definite line on what each may be
able to accomplish in the general elee.
ton next November,
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Railroad Man on Trial,

Macon.--A special venire of SO men
has been sum- cned for hwy duty IN
the Shelby county circuit court when
the case Of the state against George
IIouck, an official of the Shelby
Northwestern railroad. will be called
for trial. Houck Is charged with kill.
Ing James II. Dale. a workman on the
extension, Avg. Is, 1919.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Protest Prison Labor.

Jefferson City.-The Dale Saddlery
company OF Milo. Mo-, complains Of
the increasing number of convicts at
Jefferson City who are put to work
In the prison harness shops under
prison contractors, and permitted to
work for rs cents a day in competi.
ton with outside labor.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Family 10 Pardoned.

Jefferson City.-On recommends
tion Of the board of pardons and pa
roles. the trial Judge and the prose-
cutting attorney, Gov. Major pardoned.
to restore their citizenship. a father
and two sons-W. c., Paul and Thom-
as II. Hyatt. The sons had been con-
victed of murder and the father of
bribery.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
G'ee Club Is Quarantined,

Albuquerque, n. M.--Twcnty-eight
members of the Univ arsity of Mis-.
souri, glce club, travelling in a private
car, were quarantinea here when it
became known that two students had
smallpox.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Ads for immigrants.

Springfield.-JOhn ]. Schneider,
chief immigration commissioner Of
Missouri, has announced that the
commission will start an aggressive
newspaper advertising campaign soon
to get homeseekers to settle in Mis-.
souri,.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Courthouse Fence for Sale.

Maryvile.-The county court has
advertised for bids for the old iron
fence that for several years surround.
cd the courthouse yard. Granitoid
walks will be constructed to improve
the looks of the grounds.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Mishts.

1t was Roberts first visit to the ZOO
What do you think Of the animals?"
inquired Uncle Ben.
After a critical inspection of the ex'
hibit the boy replied:
Il think the kangaroo and the ele.
phant should change tails. s."-Youngs
town Telegram.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Graduated,

Villager-Well. Silas. you've had .
visit to the city. What all did you
see?
Silas--Just lots OF things. went
to one of them movies and saw all
the dances from the Virginia reel to
the tango. I've seen all them dances
now except St. Vitus.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Nine in Family Have Mumps.

Kirksvillc. The nine children OF c..
{, Bell, on rural route No. ], are af-
flicted with mumps and are unable to
attend school. There is an epidemic
of mumps in this vicinity.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
Dangerous.

Dangerous.
ITS risky business, making point
ed remarks about anyone"
"Why so?"
Because you may have to swallow
them"
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19

Few men are able to appreciate q
good joke--on themselves.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19

Putnam Fadeless Dyes make no
muss. Adv
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19

toise indicates that perseverance copi
the gate receipts.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation. Constipation is the cause Of
many diseases. Cure the cause and 70,
cure the disease. Easy to take. Adv.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19

There is nothing hypocritical about
the wagging of dogs tail
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
The Proof,

stolen sweets are dearest"
so men find out when they are
fined in the police court for stealing
kisses"
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19
important 70 Mothsra

Many man who gets through Life
at his own valuation Is going into the
discard at the pearly gates.
Morgan County republican., 1914-03-19

Some men mistake . decapter for
the fountain Of youth
The Brinkley argus., 1914-03-27
AT1THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Our work is progressing very nicely. The attendance at oul services are very good. Our Sunday-school and B. Y. F. U. are doing well. We have a con test on between the members o1 |rhe Mems Bible Glass and the Women's Bible Class. If you dc not attend Sunday-school any where else, come and join in the work. The members of the Primary Department are very much interested in their work. We oshaues good Junior, Inter- mediate, and Senior Depart naents. We have 2 we'll graded school, with well-trained teach CTS, a majority of them having received Teacher Training Diplo- mas. The rest will have the Di- plomss soon we hope.
 For the coming Sunday we will have only the Sunday-achool ser vice at 10NO, David Bowen, Superintendent: and the B. '. |P. u. service at &8O. Raleigh Elledge. President. Owing to the fact that 1t will be the last Sunday for Bro. Galloway. as pastor of the Methodist Church. and Bro. Williams. IS pastor of |the Presbyterian Church. we will not have preaching servSeea | at either hour, but will worshlp
The Brinkley argus., 1914-03-27
A Great Demonstration

A great deal of interest is be- ing aroused in this community in the coming State Sunday School Convention and the Great Mems Parade in Little Rock, April 28-30. It is expected that towns along the Rock Island will join in a special train and that Brinkley, DeValls, Hazen, Carlisle and Lonoke will send from 25 to 50 men to participate in the parade to be held the night of April 29.
 This demonstration will be for the purpose of emphasizing the masculine side of Sunday School work and class organization that has become SO popular in the Sunday Schools throughout the state and nation.
 Every class should be repre- sented and every man who is in- terested in better civic condi- tions and the uplift of the con- munity.
 For particulars address Mir. H. R. Lufkin. General Secretary, Little Rock Ark.