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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
VISITING RELATIVES
maIsIe Explains Why She De.
cllned an Invitation.
sy VILLA KENDALL


WA, Malsie' how dared you refuse Mrs
a.a nsIon invitation in such an un.
gracious, abrupt mannerm asked
louise in establishment.
Didn't you hear her intim.t. .h.+
que a treat me just like one of the
lsn mat the height of hospitality.
70 make guests feel as il thew we're
at homer? "ei'
lhere's no place Just like home i"
answered Maisie emphatically. and
l m rather glad of it. Who wants To
Do treated when she's visiting with
mat easy familiarity and the realisms
showered upon a relatiye?"
l haven't done much globe trotting
ana my experience has been rather
limited" said Louise, 'but what has
made you so cynical?"
When | visited my aristocratic
cousins the Mannings, was received
with cordial greetings and had visions
VI d very gay weekend, until Cousin
Jane announced, Put your wraps and
Dag anywhere; the maid is out. hops
you're not hungry as we have only a
ilght lunch. We're not going to make
any russ over you, but treat you just
as though you were one of u.s."
Didn't you have enough to satiate
your hunger"
Hardly, A simple repast served
on gorgeous dishes is no more sus
tanning, even if butler stands in bach
OF you and picks up your napkin, thar
II you are served on premium dishes
that come with pound of coffee. We
We're hardly through when the baby
commenced to whine. Wen have tc
stay with her while the nurse goes OF
an errand,' said my hostess. The mex
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Youthful Japanese Horseman.

Tour Tateishi, IA years old, son Of q
prominent lawyer In Fushima city, is
appointed by the government to pro-
coed to Budapest. Austria Hungary.
The young lad is to learn the art Of
horse riding, Of which he is an expert.
All his expenses will be paid by the
department Of agriculture and com.
merce.
The boys mother, a bright and cour-
ageous woman, filled with Samurai
spirit, was so pleased with the ap-
pointment that on the evening of the
sons departure for Tokyo she invited
a large number of his young friends
in honor of her son and babe him
farewell at the railroad station in that
cheerful unconcerned way just as IL
her son was going for few days visit.
He is TO stay in Europe for three
years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Human Longevity.

Thomas Parr Of Shropshire. Eng
land. in all probability bears the palm
for longevity. He lived one hundred
and fifty.two years and nine months
n is claimed TIL PARIS case is well
authenticated. while "a me cases go
ING beyond him certainty gives way
to conjecture
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Aluminium Shoe soIes.

One Of the newest uses for alumni
mum is In making the soles Of shoes
for use by workmen employed in wet
and damp places. The aluminium
soled shoe lasts much longer than van
ordinary shoe and is said TO be i'm
pervious TO damnro-- Gas o-'c.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19

A, waterford, Ireland, noted TOT AZ
glass, the whitewashing Oh me the the
smilt stone gateposts to match .ns
t Dslta cottages in the country parts
y, - ~ annual event, and takes plAoe
IN May.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Good Test.

"Gadsby is an independent sort of
fellow
Indeed he is, Why, Gadsby doesn't
care how many of the neighbors see
him do his morning calisthenics."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
....a.n Habit Of Doubt

norbt INDUCED becomes doubt rear
led To determine to 90 AWNING ANYTIME
=, Sa,, the battle. Courage is VICTORY
timidity is defeat-Nelson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Bound 70 Succeed.

what makes you think Daubber
WIN succeed as a psinterf" HE has
the soul of an artist and the per-
severance OF a book agent"-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Record Exploelon.

The most disastrous explosion ever
,novn was at Gravelines in 1854.
Three thousand persons were killed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Exceptiona

she-"We women have to stand .
lot" He-"Not in the street car II
you're pretty "-Poeton Transcript.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19

ID. 4 Il. D. MENDENHALL
CIVIL ENGINEERS
sutte 2l2-215 Drane Building
LAKELAND, FLA.
oaphate Land Examinations and
Int Designs. Earthwork Special
Surveys.
I.,dence Phone 27S Black.
zee Phone 27S Blue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19

Optimistic Thouehl
When pleasure exceeds its rnfts q
becomes a torture
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
The Professions

CHIROPRACT0R
DR.. }. =. SCARBOROUGH.
Lady in Attendance
nyches Building, Between Park
and Auditorium
OFFICE HOURS
h 1880 .. m. 1880 to s p. m.
700 to $3.50 p. N.
,,,Itation and Examination Free.
Residence Phone 240 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-19
Prolific Apple Tree.

Prolific Apple Tree
40 apple tree owned by S. w. Alex
1er Of Los Angeles. Cal. is exciting
efest through the fact that, in tne
y Year, it has had two crops, giving
60 tine a different variety of apple
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05

A feature Of particular interest IN
connection with the presentation OF
this magnificent picture will be the
special musical accompaniment to be
provided by Pierre V. Blanchard,
whose ability as a pianist assures an
artistic rendition of the eautiful
score. Every foot of the action OF
the picture will be accompanied with
appropriate music, making the pro-
duction one of the most distinctive
that has ever been offered here, and
lending measure of emphasis to
various scenes that is certain to add
materially to the artistic and dramat-
ic effect achieved.
And, by way of making the produc-
ton gala one in the fullest sense OF
the term, the auditorium and stage of
the theatre will be brilliantly illu-
minated during the intermissions, so
as to enable the audience to note the
many improvements that have been
made and the attractive setting for
the pictures. There are upwards Of
$50 incandescent lights in the theatre,
and every one Of them will be turned
on at occasional intervals throughout
the evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
RICE PLANTERS TAKE NOTICE

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to Ill
rice planters who propose to put down
siphons across the gravel roads in the
First Road District Of the parish of Ascen-
i sion. that the following ordinance OF the po-
lice jury must be strictly complied with or
the penalty provided iii said ordinance will
be rigidly enforced viz:
AN ORDINANCE
Regulating the manner in which permit shall
be given for the cutting of bitches and
siphons across the public roads aienR
the Mississippi river and Bayou La
fourche IN the parish of Ascension.
Section I. Be it ordained by the pol'
jury of the parish of Ascension, that all 4
sons desiring to cut through the public roads
along the Mississippi river and Bayou La
fourehe in the parish Of Ascension. for
drainage purposes or for the purpose Of put
ting in siphons for rice irrigation, shall not
do SO without first applying to the police
jury for permit, which shall only be granted
by said police jury in regular or special
meeting assembled.
Section 2. Be it further ordained etc.
that said person or persons who shall apply
for said permit shall submit same in writ
ting to the president oil the police jury, and
the said president shall submit said applica-
tion to the police jury as aforesaid in Sc
ton of this ordinance: and said application
shall provide that a bond or security shall
be given to guarantee the maintainanee OF
said road in good condition and the replacing
of same at the expiration OF said permit;
which amount of the bond SO required shall
be fixed by the police jury.
Section 3. Be it further ordained, etc,
that the police jury shall fix the manner in
which said bitches or siphons shall be made,
and provide the manner in which they shall
be maintained.
Section 4. Be it further ordained. etc,
that any person persons violating the pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be deemed
guilty OF a misdemeanor, and upon eonvte-
ton shall be fined not exceeding five hum
dred dollars or be imprisoned not more than.
thirty days. or both at the discretion Of the
court.
Section s. Be it further ordained ETC.,
that this ordinance shall take effect from
and after this date.
ADoLPHE METER,
President Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
Hohen Solms News.

Hohen Solms has heroine. Friday
of last week Misses Anna and Tel.
eide Leblanc and Alton Parker, pu-
pill of this school, were out on the
river in a skiff, when Alton saw a
snake passing in the, water. Trying
to hit the snake, he lost his balance
and fell into the river, which is over
30 feet deep at that place. He rose
to the surface twice, and when he
appeared the second time Miss A. Lee
Blanc grasped him and succeeded in
pulling him into the skiff and saving
his life. Alton says he will leave
snakes alone hereafter.
Numa Gaudin spent last Sunday in
Central, the guest of Miss Verna
Hiriard
Miss Ida Klos, of Belle Helene, was
the guest of Miss Nathalie Dominique
last Saturday and Sunday.
BOOSTER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
MISSING RETURNS RECEIVED.
Vote on State Ticket at St. Amant
Box Completes Parish Figures.

The Chief has finally succeeded in
obtaining the returns of the vote cast
in the st. Amant precinct for the state
ticket at the Democratic primary
election Of Jan. 25. The figures are
as follows: Barret "a, Pleasant 81,
Burke 10, Claiborne Is, de la Vergne
8, Fontenot 8, Mouton rs, Bailey 80.
Everett IL, Smith SO, Capdevielle IS.
Steele SO, Collins 80, Hunsicker ID,
Coco SO, Millsaps IA, Dunbar AZ,
Gibson 6, Grace 81, Lea s, Boney 3,
Bruner as, Wilson 80, Braud 81,
Thiac So.
Adding these figures to the vote
polled by the respective candidates at
the other precincts throughout the
parish, as published in tabulated form
in last weeks, Chief, the following to-
tails are obtained:
Governor-Barret 245, Pleasant
804.
Lieutenant Governor-Burke 1872,
Claiborne CTS, Fontenot 100, Mouton
1853, de la Vergne 16.
Secretary of State Bailey 494,
Everett 1853, Smith 318.
lLof--CStpNtViSAlS "a, 3olCSAS
351.
Treasurer-collins SIS, Hunsieker
324.
Attorney General-Coco 75e, Mill
saps 241.
Commissioner Of Agriculture
Boney 256, Bruner 324, Wilson 500.
Register of Land Office Dunbar.
364, Gibson 81, Grace 504, Lea 108.
State Central Committeeman
Braud 400, Thiac SAB.
The vote of the Belle Helene pre-
cinct for commissioner of agriculture
and register of the land Office is not
included in the above totals, but as
not more IL ballots were cast for
these officers at the poll in question
che missing figures are Of compare
lively little Importance.
Robert E. Lanoux, candidate for
constable of the sixth justice ward,
has notified Chairman Vega of the
Democratic parish committee that he
will not be contender in the second
primary. This gives the nomination
to Lawrence Marchand, who polled
total of At votes in the first primary,
as compared with 81 received by Mr..
Lanoux and % cast for Frank L..
Thibodeaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
WANT AUTO FIRE TRUCK.
Vigilants Launch Campaign TO Raise
Fund For Modern Apparatus.

u;o;l.n+ Hasa comnany hold ON
enthusiastic meeting Thursday night
and by a unanimous vote reelected
the present capable officers of the or
ganization, to-wit: Jasmin Tobias.
president; Gordon Gisclard, vice pres
ident; Edward Boudreaux, secretary
and Eeasurer; Leon Weiss, foreman ;
Morris Schneider, first assistant fore
man; Fred. Ramirez, second assistant
foreman; Sidney Mollere, nozzleman ;
Marcel Leumas, plugman; Jasnin To-
bias, Edward Boudreaux and Leon
Weiss, members OF fire board.
The matter of purchasing modern
automobile hose wagon was discussed
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
FINE SHOW AT THE GRAND.
Special Musical Accompaniment and
Illuminations Tomorrow.

An attraction of unusual merit
comes to the Grand Theatre tomor-
row, when the superb dramatic ac-
tress, Ethel Barrymore will be seen
in 1.-THE Final Judgment" a vigorous
FIVE part photodrama written by Geo.
Scarborough, author of 'sThe Lure
and other successful Broadway pro-
ductions. In addition to Miss Barry
more there is a strong supporting cast
of talented stage and screen artists,
including Percy G. Standing, H. Coop
er Cliffe, Mahlon Hamilton, Paul
Lawrence and Beatrice Maude.
The picture is brimful of intensely
interesting situations, affording Miss
Barrymore an excellent opportunity
to display her wonderful talents. The
story is founded on the love of three
men for the same woman, and the trio
is composed Of types that are at once
vigorous, virile and distinctive. 1t
| is the best effort of the brilliant
dramatist who has many achieve
ments to his credit. Edwin Carewe
| directed the production.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05

pledge to serve the best interests OF
the state to his "last drop of blood
and last ounce of energy provoked
another outbreak of enthusiasm, with
which the convention was surcharged
to wonderful degree.
District Attorney W. C. Baker Of
st. Mary nominated Edwin S. Brous-
sard of Iberia for lieutenant COVER
nor, seconded by I. J. Liable of st.
Martin and DR.. Roy O. Young of La
fayette. On motion of Harry W.
Fitzpatrick of Orleans the nomina-
ton was made by reclamation and
Mr.. Broussard accepted in brief
but eloquent speech.
One of the most sensational in
cidents of convention crowded with
sensations and devoid of dull mo-
ment, followed the reluctant accept
ance of the nomination for attorney
general by E. B. Dubuisson of st.
Landry. Mr.. Dubuisson was placed
in nomination by John Marks of As
sumption. Mr.. Dubuisson sought to
decline because he did not feel able
to make the sacrifice which the cam
didacy and campaign entailed, but the
storm Of dissent which ensued, and
the personal solicitation of a host of
personal friends and prominent citi-
zens, led by Mr.. Parker himself, in
duced Mr.. Dubuisson to forego his
objection and accept the nomination.
In a speech of eloquence and deep
feeling he expressed his apprecim -
of the honor and pledged his utmost
efforts to the cause represented by
the platform and the ticket. After
authorizing the Progressive state
committee to fill any vacancies that
might occur on the ticket, the con-
yention adjourned.
Mr.. Parker declared that he would
hold Col. Pleasant, the Democratic
nominee for governor. to his promise
to jointly discuss the issues of the
campaign before the people of the
state, and Mr.. Broussard challenged
his Democratic opponent, Senator
Fernand Mouton, to like discussion.
The Progressives and Independents
are evidently in dead earnest and are
going into the fight with conviction
that they have a fighting chance to
win, despite the Democratic boasts
to the contrary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
PUBLIC NOTICE.

nUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given TO alt
4 persons living along the gravel roads Of
the parish that the placing Of oyster
shells on said roads is strictly prohibited
by law, and all persons found violating the
same win be dealt with according to law
That all persons whose property fronts on
the gravel roads are hereby prohibited from
placing any distractions in the bitches at
or near any gates or approaches TO their
property. Whenever bridges or cuiverts are
placed in the bitches leading into any prop
erty, the same should be so placed as not 70
obstruct the drainage of the roads.
ADoLPHE METER.
President Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
SECOND PRIMARY CALLED.
Democratic Parish Committee Fixes
Feb. 20 as Date For Run-OH.

Donaldsonville, La, Jan. 20, 1916.
Whereas, in the Democratic pri-
mary election held throughout the
parish Of Ascension on Tuesday, Jan.
rs, 1915, certain candidates failed to
receive a majority Of the votes cast
for the respective Offices for which
they were candidates; be it
Resolved, by the Democratic ex-
eeutive committee of the parish of
Ascension, that a second Democrats
primary is hereby ordered and callsoo
by said committee to be held on Tues
day, Feb. 20, 1915, for the selection
of nominees of the Democratic party
for the following offices, to-Wit: Rep
resentative, to be voted for through
out the parish; justices of the peace
of the fourth, sixth and ninth justice
wards, to be voted for in said wards ;
constable, Prairieville precinct, tenth
justice ward, to be voted for in said
precinct; members Democratic ex-
ecutive committee, seventh and eighth
police jury wards, to be voted for in
said wards.
Be it further resolved, that all of
the commissioners, clerks and deputy
sheriffs who served as such at the
various polling places throughout the
parish at the primary of Jan. 25, 1916,
be and are hereby notified to present
themselves for service in like capaci-
ties on the occasion of the second pri-
mary herein ordered, in accordance
with law.
B. J. VEGA,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
q / VEG
D. C. BRUMFIELD, Chairman
Acting Secretary.
Everybody Busy in Birmingham.

~
George Ne. Plaisance, an Ascen-
sion boy who has earned for him
self a position of prominence in the
commercial life of Birmingham,
Ala, and who is one of The
Chiefs staunch friends, sends us a
check in renewal of his subscription
and accompanies the remittance with
the following message: II am leaving
Thursday (Feb. 81 for Philadelphia
and New York, and I want to square
up all accounts before I get away,
for as you know the bohemian life of
the nations metropolis is not con-
ducive to economy. And as see
Jimmie is going into the moving pic
ture business, he may need a little
coin of the realm. Success to him.
: | am getting on very well.
My health is excellent, family keep
well, and my business is good. :
Conditions with our industrial
plants could not be better. Steel
works and iron furnaces are all on
full time. Our wire mills are ship
ping carloads of barbed wire to
Europe daily. Other plants are max
ing worse things for the allies, so
everybody is busy. / am coming to
New Orleans this spring and will
take run up to the old town read
The Chief regularly and keep in
touch with doings thereabouts. Best
wishes and kindest regards to both Of
YOU"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
= LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
The Chief is not responsible for
views expressed by correspondents.
Better Voting Place Desired.

Better Voting Place Desired.
Donaldsonyille, La, Feb. a, 1916.
Editor Chief:
Can't the police jury of Ascension
parish provide some better place for
the polling booth in the second pre-
cinet of the third ward than the sta
BILE building in which this poll is pres
entity located? Surely there must be
other quarters available that would
be more suited to such use, and equal
ly or perhaps more convenient as to
accessibility. As one of the voters
who is compelled, in the exercise of
his duty as a citizen, to cast his ballot
under such crude and uninviting con-
ditions, | wish to herewith enter my
vigorous protest against the continu-
ance of the present arrangement, and
to suggest that steps be taken by our
police jury to secure more desirable
location for the booth in question.
TAXPAYER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-02-05
HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS.
institutional and Student Activities
Interestingly Reported.
By ROLAND BINNINGs

By ROLAND BINNINGs.
Following is the program for the
next Junior Literary Society meeting,
which will be held Friday, Feb. II:
Recitation, Fannie Templet.
Piano solo, Lucille Montet.
Debate: Resolved, that prohibition
is beneficial to town or CITY," At
firmative - Erna Gisclard, Bobbie
Stuart. John Bourman, Ruth White.
acknowledgements Truxillo, Frank
Allen, Selma Steinhaus, Leonard Le-
Blanc.
General discussion by Society.
Essay, Norman Rome.
Recitation, Beatrice Hebert.
Editors paper, Clyde Warrick.
Critic, Miss Israel.
The subject for debate at the last
meeting was: Resolved, that wo-
men should have equal rights with
men to vote" The general discus
sion was participated in by a number
of the members and good, strong
points were brought out on both
sides. The affirmative won. Miss
Dorothy Israel, Inez Soignet, and
Leonard Leblanc were the judges.
There is an air of mystery sur
rounding the students of the domestic
science department, which breathes of
big things coming.
At the weeks institute held in the
high school from Jan. to s, men,
ton was made of the excellent il
brary which this school possesses.
The main reason for the success of
the library was attributed in large
measure to the efficiency of the IL
brarian.
Through the courtesy Of the Wo-
mans Civic League the pupils Of the
high school department have access
to the park, with the stipulation that
no games are to be played therein.
This is a great privilege to the pupils,
and we fully appreciate it because of
the inadequate size of the school
grounds.
Lists of words have been sent out
by the state board of education to
be used for spelling lessons and drills.
Pupils scoring 100 per cent will re-
ceive certificate bearing the state
seal and the signatures of the gov
ernor, the state superintendent, the
parish superintendent, the president
of the parish school board, and the
principal of the school. The test will
be given March % and "a.
The vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of James Gray, commercial teach
er, has been filled by the appoint
ment of B. B. Franques of L. S. T.,
who has arrived and started work.
He will teach the Pittman system of
shorthand and touch system of type
writing, in addition to two geography
classes.
The Senior class were very for
tunate on Thursday because of the
fact that we had the privilege of
hearing talk by Mayor Walter Lee
mann on the subject of taxation.
This talk was greatly appreciated by
the class, and it will afford us much
pleasure to hear another such talk by
Mr.. Lemann.
The program for the recital for
next Friday will be posted later in
the week.