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The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES.
Items of Interest from State instifu-
ton at Naschitoches.

President V. L. Roy left Saturday
night for New Orleans, where he
iojned a number Of educators from
various parts OF the state who depart
ed for Cleveland, Ohio, to attend the
meeting Of the superintendent's di-
vision of the National Educational
Association.
The election for May queen is not
far distant and campaign rumblings
are heard. On Friday night big
noliticaI meeting was held in M
huiIding, at which stump speeches
were made by Misses Elise Ramke
and Rosina A. Singer, the former
supporting Miss Merrill Flower. the
latter having Miss Alice LaCollbe
for her candidate Glowing speech
as were made and the virtues OF
tha respective candidates set forth
yiyidly. When the speakers na&
finished the LaCombites on one side
nnd the FIowerites on the other
rallied to the support of their speak
ers and voiced their sentiments loud
" IN wells. Music was furnished by
tbA famous comb orchestra OF
tbe DORM and the sound Of 1t on
" died away when the bell for
lights out sounded. Everyone was
urged TO pay their poll tax OF =
cents or show q receipt OF a sub
scription to Current Sauce, under
whose management the election Is
being held. and to poll their vote
without delay
Our girls basketball team returned
victorious from Alexandria Saturday
night. the score being IT to 10 IN
their favor. They reoC ted having
had a lovely time
Or Thursday the eighth term do
nestle science class had bread
making contest. All the making.
baking, etc, was done by the girls
without aid OF the teacher. Friday
afternoon Messrs. Roy, Baten1an and
Hopper judged the leaves By rega-
lation score card. The prize for the
best loaf was awarded Miss Rosina
A. Singer. of Donalds0ngilie- In al
there were II beautiful, wellGla3e
loaves OF bread exhibited, and much
credit is due Miss N. Weeks. head
of the home economics department.
and the girls
On the night OF the 18th the Hasa-
sic and art department presented tina
canta, King Rene's Daughter. "a
the Normal Auditorium for the benz
fit of the victrola fund. Everyone
expressed themselves as hishlg
pleased, the entertainment being the
best of its kind rendered here
During assembly period on Feb, II
a singing contest was held, the ser
enth, eighth and ninth-terners being
the participants. The selection rem
dered was Sweet and Low" All put
forth much effort and enthusiasm.
The decision of the judges was in
X sfaEoR- best alagss stlae5
eighth terners; Who made up In qual
ity what they lacked III quantity.
The children of the model school
celebrated Washington's birth day
with appropriate exercises on Mon
day. A patriotic program was zen
dered in the auditorium. Washington.
Lee and Lincoln being the famous
men honored, and flag and costume
parades were held on the campus
ROSINA 4. SINGER
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
Treatment for sezb ia irish Potatoes.

TIE seab is a serious disease OF
the Irish potato, and affects both
rs sale and edible quality. This
disease may be easily prevented and
controlled. Previous to planting,
namerse potatoes in a FsornaIdehyde
solution (E'ormaliny for two hours,
remove, dry. cut and plant. The
formula is, one pint Formaldehyde
solution tF'ornlalinl in 80 gallons Of
water. This treatment viii prevent
scab forming, provided the soil has
not been previously infected with the
scab. In such case, rotation is the
remedy. Do not plant potatoes On
infected SOL for three or four years.
It IS important that the seed po-
tatoes be always so treated, even
though they may show no signs Of
Ehe disease, for the spores Of scab
may be present and, if untreated,
VIII develop III the soil, and thus in
oculate it and multiply the trouble
An ounce OF prevention is worth a
pound Of cure" Hence the twofoId
value of the treatment G. Lee,
Professor of Forestry and Hortfcul-
ture, Louisiana State University.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
FAIR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.
Evan Mccall Chosen to Head South
louisiana Body This Year.

At meeting Sunday of the board
of directors of the South Louisiana
Fair Association, the following off.
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year; President, Evan J. Mccall,
Mccall; vice president, ]. w. Sup
pie, Bayou Goula; treasurer, G. H.
DeRussy, Belle Alliance; secretary
manager, r. S. Vickers, Donaldson
vile.
The retiring president, J. S. Ware
Of White Castle, during whose able
administration Of two years the fair
association has grown rapidly in size
and strength, was elected honorary
president by aeclamation.
The following directors were elect
ed to represent the parish of Orle-
ans: Louis GoIdstein, Walter Park
ser, E. P. Gueymard, RI LeGardeHr
and I. B. Rennyson. Two directors
are yet to be elected from the par
ishes OF Lafourche and Jefferson to
complete the full board representing
the nIIle parislaes Of the assoeia io1ls
GA q 0n tie dance pa sfllf0n ~ The
fair grounds is being pushed rapidly
in order to have it in readiness for
the Spring Show, April s-4 In ad-
dition to the exhibits of truck, flow
ers and poultry there will be such at
fractions as varsity baseball, races
and dancing. The last named viii
be one of the features of the occa-
sion, as the management has secured
the services Of a professional dancer
who at frequent intervals will give
exhibitions of all the latest dances.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
ENJOYABLE ALUMNI REUNION.
Annual Meeting and Election OF st.
stanisiaus Association.

The annual reunion and banquet OF
the alumni association of st. Stan
islaus College took place in New Or
leans on Sunday, the 18th inst, and
was attended by numerous former
graduates and students of the we'll
known Catholic institution of learn
ing.
At the business meeting. which
was held at ST. Alogsius College, the
officers who served last year were
reelected by accIamation, as fol-
lows: President, Aug J. Claverie.
New Orleans; first vice president,
W. j. Carmouche, Crowley; second
vice president, Harry ". Fitzpatrick,
New Orleans; third vice president,
Chas. ]. Tassin, Edgard; fourth vice
president. Linden F. Braud, New Or
leans; secretary-treasurer, Justin J..
Green, Bay ST. Louis, Miss; assist
ant secretary-treasurer, John A. Heff-
man, Bay st. Louis.
It was decided that the next re
union and banquet would be held
at st. stanislaus College, Bay st.
Louis, some time during June, 1916.
Ko!b's German Tavern was select
ed IN which to hold tie banquet in
the evening, and this feature of the
reunion was a most enjoyable affair.
Among those who responded to the
call Of the POSTMASTER were: Bro.
Isidore. president of st. Stanislaus
College; Aug. j. Claverie, James
Terrell. T. j. Osher, C. ]. Tassin,
Justin J. Green and Linden F. Braud.
The assembly broke up late in the
evening, and the sloganzWas Lets
all meet at Bay st. Louis in 1916. =
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
BOTH TRUTH AND POETRY.

Aa artistic modiste of fashion and
style,
studied and struggled to win;
Could you dress as a Venus that
would Cupid begui1e,
But in business could not begin.
So ! just advertised in our dear
friend, The Chief,
And now | get orders galore.
L you need wrap or gown it is my
firm belief
You'll send me your orders e'er
more
Send measure, and state your COM
pfexion and style,
lntrusting the balance to me;
III send You a creation of beauty
worth while
Just send me your order as,d see.
MRS. n. C. REYNOLDS.
DonaldsonviIIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
Belle Helene Plantation Seized.

A portion OF the Belle Helene plan
tatfon in the sixth ward Of Ascen-
sion has been seized by Sheriff Han
son pursuant to an order issued by
Judge Chas r. Workman ii the suit
OF Metropolitan Bank of New Orleans
vs.. E. NJ. Loeb. receiver Of the Belle
Helene Cooperative Sugar Co., Ltd.
The modern Belle Helene sugar re-
finery is located ON the tract, which
comprises So acres. A lot Of nova
BILE effects are included in the seizure,
such as equipment and implements IS
adapted to sugar cultivation, and the
right CT way and rolling stock of
the st. Elmo, Belle Helene and Lou
isiana Eastern Railroad. TIE prop
erty will be offered for sale at pup
lie auction at the courthouse in
Donaldsonville Saturday, March 27.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
Monuments and Ton1bstones.

wish to announce that I have
secured the local agency for The
Monumental Man, Of Canton, Ca,
and am prepared to take orders for
and erect monuments, headstones,
memorial tablets, and in fact any
thing used in cemeteries. Big assort-
ment of designs to choose from,
with material and workmanship high
class in every respect. If you need
anything in this line let me figure
with you. JUSTHLIEN DELATTE,
DonaldsonYiIIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

tionaI teacher for the DonaldsonVilIe
High School for the remainder of the
term.
Moved by Mr.. Babin, seconded
by Mr.. Dugas and carried, that the
board member of each ward be and
he is hereby appointed and named
supervisor of the enumeration of
children between the ages Of six and
eighteen years, inclusive, in his re-
spectiFe ward, and authorized to do
or have this work done at a cost not
to exceed three cents per child, and
to submit his report of the enumer-
alton to the superintendent not Ia
ter than May |, 1915.
H. &. James was appointed trustee
of the Johnson senooI vice w II.
Johnson, who is no longer a patron
Of this school.
Paul Lambert Wsa appointed tr1ls-.
f6a IcS IL ~ Il,
erette, removed to another parish.
j. S. Hodgeson and A. ID. Carpen
ter, Jr., were appointed trustees Of
and G. F. Thibeau, resigned.
A number of communications were
read and ordered received.
The superintendent submitted his
quarterly financial report for the
quarter ending Dec. 81, 1914.
There being no further business.
the board adjourned to meet again
at the call of the president.
w. b. STUART,
j. L. RUSCA, President.
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
Press Association to Meet in Monroe

Press Association to Meet in Monroe.
After consultation with the other
officers Of the organization, President
William e. Krebs of the Louisiana
Press Association has accented the
invitation of the Monroe Chamber
Of Commerce and fixed Monroe as
the next meeting place of the asso-
citation. The annual meeting will be
held June s, 9 and 10.
An executive committee, consisting
of ]. w. Smith of the Monroe News
Star, SaVery Lewis of the Ruston
Leader, L. TT. Barnes of the Farmer
vile Gazette, j. N. Turner OF the
Lake Providence Banner-Democrat,
and Horace Mangham OF the Ray
vile Baaeon-News, has been named,
and an effort will be made to provide
a program of practical benefit to act
i've newspaper workers.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
Has Used chanberEain's Cough REM
edy for 20 Years.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
Been used In my household for the
past twenty years. / began giving
1t to my children when they were
small. As a quick relief for Group,
Whooping cough, and ordinary colds,
it has no equal. Being free from
opium and other harmful drugs, I
never felt afraid to give it to the
children. have recommended it to
a large number of friends and neigh
bors, who have used it and speak
highly of IT,, writes Mrs Mary
Minke. ShortsFille, N. x. 0btainable
everywhere.
The vegetable garden IS one Of
the best assets of the farm, and
should not be neglected.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

Jeff Gil1iland and R. A. Bryan.
prominent citizens of the Drew
neighborhood, seven miles northwest
of Monroe, La, renewed an old quar-
rel about the right of way for a
public road, Feb. Z, with the result
that Gi1li1and was shot and killed.
Bryan surrendered and is likely to
be acquitted, as his antagonist was
man of ungovernab1e. temper and
seems O have been the aggressor in
all the difficulties that occurred be-
tween the two neighbors.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
NO REsoN FOR IT.
You Are Shown A Way Out.

There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tor
lures of an aching back, the an
noyanee of urinary disorders, the
pains and dangers of kidney ills
viii fail to heed the word of a resi-
dent of this loeality who has found
relief. The following is convincing
proof.
T. Labiehe, one and half miles
from NapoleonviIle, La, says: I
had pains in the small of my back
and was often laid up in bed for a
day at a time from lumbago. I
couldn't move without groaning and
didn't rest well. My kidneys were
weak and 1 had to get up several
times at night to PASS the kidney
seeretions, which were highly colored
and contained sediment. Nothing
did uas5IBod untiIa IaefEssssssslsee tax
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. A c6aple,
of boxes brought me relief and af-
ter / had taken four boxes, I lad
most satisfactory results. Others of
the family have taken Doan's Kidney
Pills for kidney disorders and have
had great benefit.
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simplx,ask for a kidney renedg--get
Bogn Kidney Pills-the same ITaT
Mr.. Labiche had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
DO You FInd Fault with Everybody2

An irritable, fault-finding disposi-
ton is often due to a disordered
stomach. A man with good digestion
IS nearly always good natured. A
great many have been permanently
benefited by Chamberlain Tablets
after years OF suffering. These tab
lets strengthen the stomach and en-
able it to perform its functions nat
uralIy. Obtainable everywhere.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

The amount Of coal mined in the
United States IN 1913, according to
figures compiled By the United
States Geological Survey, was great
er by 10000, ,000 tons than the total
which had been mined up to the
close Of the year 1871
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

Be fair to your Cit and yourself.
Your money was made here spend it
here. Outside stores contribute moth
ing to the upbuiIding of this com
munlty. The merchants here do. Re-
member this and buy at home.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
How United States Rose from ocean

An interesting exhibit which viii
be shown by the United States
Geological Survey at the Panama-Pa-
cific exposition in San Francisco will
be the illustration Of the develop
ment OF the surface features of the
United States and adjoining lands,
the gradual rise Of the continent
from the primal ocean and the &C
Complying development of life, con
stituting a pictorial story of pro
gress from the early fish and the
huge half-reptile creatures known as
saurians to the higher mammals such
as the great saber-tooth tiger and
the giant hyena.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

Invest 81 IN a subscription to The
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the city council, police jury and par
isl school board.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
For Sale Cheap.

Lot Of iron pu1leys, hangers and
snafting, practically as good as new,
Can be seen at The Chief office.
a bargain for quick purchaser.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

The Chiefs telephone number IS
81 Call Us up whenever You have
any item OF news.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27
30 RRoWED ITEMS.
Extracts from Exchanges Concerning
DonaIdsonNiIle or Its People.

His numerous friends and ac-
quaintances in Houma were pleas
antly surprised this week to have
with them again p Edward VfIieni-
not, of Lexington, Kentucky. who
srent Carnival week in New Orleans,
and came out to Houma Thursday to
look after his interests here.
Mr. Villeminot is general manager
of the Leers Credit Register Com
pany Of Lexington, being also the
controlling stockhoIder.
Mr.. Vflleminot reports that condi-
tions in the north are very dull;
everywhere worse, he ays. than
they are in this section.
There is a general stagnation in
business all through the north; in
Lexington business is practically at
a standstill. You people of Houmla
EaVe reason TO congratulate your
selves on the fact that here you are
better off than in most places where
i have been since | left here last
year. '-Houma Courier, Feb. 20.
Donaldsonville certainly did Thibo-
daux honor, as did also Napoleon
vile, Houma, Morgan City, Lockport
and other towns, but DonaldsonyiI1e,
We believe, was more largely rep
resented through the effort OF it's
CnamDer of Commerce and city Of
--Liciais. In the reception to King
oucrose Hon. Walter Lemann, mayor
of Donaldsonville, rode with Mayor
1rone, and r. S. Vickers. secretary
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, also
rode In the carriages with the com
mlttee. Thibodaux should send
good delegation to Donaldsonvflle for
the spring festival and South Lou
isiana fair.-Thibodaux Commercial
Journal
Read your home paper.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

Kill the narrow.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-02-27

j. L. RUSCA, SupL-
On motion Of Mr.. Babin, seconded
By Mr. saxon, the report of the su-
perintendent was ordered received
and approved.
II was moved By Mr. Babin. sec
onded by Mr.. Dugas and carried, that
the superintendent secure an addi-
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03
NOTES

1t was an ideal day.
Generally speaking, it rains on Dec
Grafton day.
1t is estimated that there were 5000
people in Yale.
The towns round about us were well
represented in Yale Monday
The ball game was a close and inter.
esting feature.
The committee in charge of the Dec
Grafton dap doings feel very grateful to
Rev. Bragg for the excellent manner in
which he responded to the hurry up
call for an address, also to Frank Phil.
lips for the free use of the hall, to the
owners of automobiles who so willingly
lent the use of them, to the flower com
mittee who furnished the flowers and
to all who assisted in any way toward
making the day the success that IL was.
Read all the store news In the Ex-
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03
BLOWN TO PIECES
Joseph Utter of Melvin Instantly Killed by
Accidental Discharge of Dynamite
While Blowing Up Stumps.

On Sunday last while Joseph Utter
ST., who lives three foHrths of mile
west and one fourth mile north of
Melvin, was going across the back part
Of his 1arm he was horrltied when he
found human foot and some of the
fleshy part of leg lying on the ground.
lie Immediately summoned other mem
bers Of the family and search of the
field was made. Portions of the body
!, were found scattered over an area of
nearly three acres.
1t seems that two weeks ago last
Monday Mr.. Utter sent his son, Joseph
to Melvin after some dynamite with
which to blow up some stumps. The
young man took the six sticks out the
next morning and il is supposed that
he lighted the fuse, and when it failed
to 90 off he returned to see what was
the matter, arriving at the stump just
as the whole six sticks exploded.
While it might appear strange that
| the young man was not missed for
nearly two weeks, his father informs
MS that he had not been staying at
| home much, some times staying away
three or four weeks without letting his
parents KIN w Of his whereabouts. lie
workt at the stonemason trade and
| had a job near Peck, where the family
supposed he had gone.
Coroner Cochrane of Peck was called
and an inquest held, the verdict being
! that the cause of death was purely ac-
cdental.
The young man was % years of age
and leaves parents and three brothers
also large circle of friends all of whom
are shocked to learn OF his untimely
death.
Short funeral services were held at
the home Sunday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Schlischer, and the burial was
made in the Melvin cemetery.
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03
A GRAND DAY
Decoration Day Was Observed In Yale BY
Immense Crowds

Given perfect weather, flag decked
city, a good band and the occasion for
it all and Yale and the surrounding
country rose nobly to the demands of
Decoration day, the day we so tittingly
observe in honor of those who died that
our country might live.
At an early hour the streets were
thronged with vehicles and people and
at ten o'clock the line of march was
formed headed by the Clifford band in
uniform.
Two by two the school children, with
flags and flowers, followed, each grade
with its teacher. Then came the Sons
of Veterans and the Boy Scouts in uni.
form, followed by automobiles with the
old soldiers and others with citizens and
guests. Then many carriages The
line was long, about thirty autos being
used
1t was a stirring scene to watch the
procession move slowly toward the
cemetery where the usual ceremonies
were performed and graves decorated
with flags and flowers.
After dinner a large cOnCourse of
people assembled in Central hall, the
room being closely packed by the time
the program was opened. The stage
was hung with flags and picture of
Lincoln occupied a prominent position.
superintendent n. j. DTouyor acted as
chairman and introduced the numbers
a poem by Mrs, q. "A. Spencer proved
an attractive addition. A reading by
j. +, Ryan was appreciated by those
present Recitatiuns 10y Helen Palmer
Grace MenZies, Pauline Fead and a
song and drill by eight girls were all
good.
1t was understood that Judge Tappan
would not be able to give the address
of the dav but being in town and in the
hall, he W. persuaded to make few
remarks, y Iich as always, found the
hearts of T. people.
Rey. Bragg, although given very
short time to prepare a speech, proved
his worth in the very splendid manner
with which he handled this old but ever
new subject of the civil war.
After the exercises at the hall were
over many attended the Emmett ale
ball game on the home diamond, many
were attracted to the dog and pony
show in the park, many were driving
and many took the opportunity 70
visit with old friends whom perhaps
they meet only this one day in the year
In all its phases the day was an en-
joyable one, the tinge of sadness al
ways overshadowing the occasion be-
coming more and more reminiscent as
the years go by. However, this Memo
rial day came and passed with much
more than its usual significance. The
fact that over the waters more than
half the world is fighting mad, that a
war is being waged that is causing the
most terrible slaughter of human
beings, is now the one thing upper
most in our minds and that we are cit
liens of the good old United States and
under the protection of the stars and
stripes should cause us togive heartfelt
thanks to God
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03
A Dastardly Deed.

While Jas. Wallace, ex-mayor of the
city, was on his way home last Friday
evening at about $50 o'clock, and when
near the Pere Marquette railway tracks,
Edward Mullaney jumped out from
the shadow of Youngs' livery building
and pounced upon him, giving him a
heavy blow in the face, knocking him
to the ground unconscious.
Morgan Boyce happened along at
the time and proved Good Samaritan
by pulling young Mullaney off from
Mr. Wallace. Mullaney disappeared,
but an officer caught and arrested him,
and he was taken before Justice Farley
and on his pleading guilty to the
charge was sentenced to thirty days in
the county Jail. Deputy sheriff Cava-
nagh took him to Port Huron the next
morning.
A bad cash was cut under Mr.. Wal.
lace's eye which must have been caused
from a ring or some other hard sub
stauce on the hand of young Mullaney
when he struck the blow.
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03

Read all the store news in the Ex-
positor.
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03

young players, but most of them have
faced the pan ia Yale for many years.
For instance
Nigh onto sixty years ago, when the
North and South had their little old
civil war there was a fellow named
LaForge who used TO carry cannon
balls around to feed the big guns on.
After the war was over he came north
and settled on a farm near Emmett.
lie is still in the game and held down
Continued on Seventh Pace
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03
Dog And Pony Show

The Perrine Dog and Pony Show,
under the management of Mrs. Grace
Perrine. gave two fine entertainments
in their tents on the city park grounds
Monday afternoon and evening. Large
crowds attended both entertainments.
The dogs and ponies are, educated al
most to the point of human intelligence
and do most anything but talk. Every
thing with the show is neat and up-to-
date, and every act won merited ap.
plause. The band furnished splendid
music,
The Yale expositor., 1915-06-03

the anxious seat all the time, and al.
though the visitors didn't have ghost
of show to win, there were a few
times during the contest that Yale's
betting money was real scarce.
The boys from the south are good
natured lot of players and if 1t had
been any other team but the Yale boys
we would have rooted" right out loud
for them. Some of their boys were