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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
GREAT MEADOW SENDS OUl
ROAD COMPANIES NOW
AND THEN.

Each new day sees energy taking
wider sweep. The inadequate water
supply that caused frequent suffering
is being remedied by mountain reser-
voir. Contractors wanted $4,000 Tor
the lob. but Homer is doing 1t with
the boys" Every morning a gang
drives off into the mountains, abso-
lutely unguarded and returns happily
in the evening after a day of drudgery
in mud and icy water.
Wingdale, bought in 1910 as the site
for a new Sing Sing. was lying bare and
barren. Homer sent batch OF men
down into Duchess County to put the
land in hay. Over at Valatie, in Column
bia County. another state farm was 60
ing untitled. and a Great Meadow gang
was dispatched to that task. When both
Jobs were done, by the way, Homer sent
the men money for their railroad tick
cts and they journeyed back the hun
dred-odd miles unmatched and an
guarded.
Wholesome recreation plays as large
a part in the Homer scheme as whole
some work. A baseball diamond was LAID
out in 1912, and for several years an
institutional league has been having
close and exciting races. There are also
moving picture shows, lectures. debates,
and any number of concerts by the band
of forty-six pieces that has been de-
veloped among the prisoners.
One out of every ninety-five prisoners
in Sing Sing goes crazy. Great Meadow
keeps its inmates sane. Also well and
strong, for during 1915 there were but
two or three hospital cases. The Homer
combination of work and play makes
for mental vigor as well as physical
strength.
The educational activities of the
prison are also emphasized. for Homer
is firmly of the opinion that illiteracy is
responsible for nine-tenths Of vice and
crime Step by step he has built up his
schools until to-day there are 637 men
in attendance. with thirteen daily
classes under the supervision of an en-
ployed head teacher and eight inmate
assistants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
INSANITY AMONG PRISONERS rs
UNKNOWN SINCE HOMER
CAME

The Homer hope, as expressed in his
honor and trust plan. his classes in agri-
cultural and industrial training and his
schoolrooms, is to let no man go out
of Great Meadow who is not in better
shape, physically, morally and mentally,
than when he came in. He tries to give
them barkbono. restores their self-re-
spect. teaches them how to work, incul-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

ALL THERE WHEN HOMER
TOOK HOLD.
When Homer walked into his office on
a July day in 1911 he found the usual
conditions that prevail in the usual
prison. Armed guards pacing up and
down. idle men locked away from helpful
labor. dark cells and cruel punishments
for petty offences, and a widespread
hate and rebellion that expressed itSeli
in yelling, door beating and every OBJ
scenity.
The whole thing struck him as stupid
as well as inhuman. From his windows
he could see the thousand acres that
needed tillage, and wherever he looked
private contractors were collecting
treble pay for jobs well within the ca
pacitv of the inmates. Down among the
men he went, talking simply. preaching
the gospel of the square deal; he abol-
ished a score of oppressive rules; car
nenters tore out the dark cells; keepers
were taught that discipline was not
brutality. and every inmate was made to
feel that his future was now in his own
hands.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

specially direct the attention of tha
authorities to the fact that much III.
provement is yet needed in the water
supply and toilets; these very q.
sential features should be ADEQUATE
kept in clearly condition and should
receive constant attention. Teachers
specially should be given definite IL
structions looking to the maintenance
of the best possible sanitary condi.
tons at their schools.
The establishment of eentra
school at Galvez and the construction
of modern four-room building ana
it's equipment with the best furnish.
ings constitutes one of the principal
additions recently made. Conditions
are now favorable for the upbuilding
of one of the best schools in the mar.
isil.
In conclusion we want to say brief
ly that the school system in Ascension
parish is undergoing changes that
mean better things for the children.
The superintendent and the parish
board are very active in their efforts
to make needed improvements. That
they are rendering efficient service d
evidenced by the contents of the pre-
ceding report.
JNO. M. FOOTE,
State Inspector of Rural Schools.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
New Real Estate Firm.

Elsewhere in today's Chief will be
found the advertisement of the South
Louisiana Realty Company, of which
Dr.. w. NJ. McGalliard is manager and
R. S. Vickers secretary-tr treasurer.
The concern will buy and sell improv-
ed and unimproved town lots, planta-
lions, farms, swamp and timber lands.
DR.. McGalliard is an extensive owner
of real estate and business man Of
sound judgment, and Mr.. Vickers, as
is well known, is Give wire" carry
ing maximum voltage of energy and
enterprise. When to the qualifca-
tons possessed by the members of
the firm is added the fact that there
is a wide field for real estate opera
tons in this section, it can be seen
that the venture is inaugurated with
every prospect Of success. That this
result may be realized in fullest meas
ure is the earnest hope of The Chief
and the host Of friends of Messrs. Nc
Galliard and Vickers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

poses will not be altered or affected
and piece of property which may be
assessed by the state board of affairs
at $1,000 for state taxation, may
be valued for local taxation as low as
$3.50. The present state adminlstra-
ton is committed to the fiscal policy
outlined in this amendment and the
act of the general assembly defining
the powers and duties of the stats
board of affairs, and Governor Pleas
ant has taken the stump in favor OF
the reform To defeat it will be to
involve finances of the state in dire
confusion and chaos, entailing the
necessity for perhaps still more radl-
cal and costly methods of reformation
and relief.
Act No. PIG, fifteenth on the ballot,
proposes to add to the constitution
provisions under which the tax pay
ers of the different parishes, wards
and municipalities of the state may
by ,rnajorities in number and value
vote special taxes in aid Of local fairs,
the levies not to exceed in any in
stance the rate of one mill nor the
term of ten years. AS this merely
gives property holders the right to tax
themselves of their own volition, there
ought to be no objection to the adop-
ton of the amendment.
Act No. 271, the eighteenth and
last amendment on the ballot, pro-
poses to slightly enlarge article 287 of
the constitution, so to speak, by add
ing to the list of persons who may be
given free transportation by the rail-
roads of Louisiana, Officers and en-
ployees Of the departments or institu-
lions of this state established and
created for the dissemination Of
knowledge relating to scientific agri-
culture, provided, that said officers
and employees of agricultural depart
ments and institutions use such free
transportation solely in the discharge
of their official duties" This imma-
terial addition would appear to be
wholly unobjectionable.
No opposition has been manifested
in any quarter to more than three of
the pending amendments, we believe,
and two of these apply to and affect
the parish Of Orleans alone. In the
judgment of The Chief even this
slight antagonism is not well-founded,
and we reiterate the opinion express
ed last week that the voters Of Louisi-
ana can with prudence and safety
| mark their ballots for the adoption of
all the pending constitutional amend
ments.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
Death of Alfred Thibodaux.

Alfred Thibodaux, a resident of
this city fo,r many years. died at $50
o'clock last Saturday morning at the
home of his son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Krieger, in Rayne,
aged rs years, 6 months and 25 days.
His remains were brought to Donald
sonville Sunday afternoon and in
tered in the Catholic cemetery, fol-
lowing services at Ascension church
Deceased was veteran of the civil
war, and his comrades of Major Viea
tor Maurin Camp No. SO, U. C. V,
attended the funeral obseauies in a
body. He is survived by several chill
dren, to whom sympathy is extended
by wide circle of. friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
GREAT CHIEFS HIT TRAIL,
Local Red Mem Pay Fraternal Visit 10
Lafourche Tribe.

A delegation of local Red Men,
composed of DIR. Paul T. Thibodaux,
great junior sycamore of the Louis.
ana reservation; Paul j. Gisclard,
great keeper of wampum; Charles A.
Gaudin, chief of records of Mohawk
Tribe; Paul T. Thibodaux, Jr.. and
John Ayraud left here at S o'clock
Sunday morning in an automobile,
bound for Cutoff, in Lafourche par
ish. They arrived there at 10 d. H.,
and We're received by a committee
from Iriquois Tribe No. SO, COM
posed of Joe Abatement, Dr.. j. E
Blanchard, E. a. Savoie, and Jack
son Petit, who escorted them to the
Petit House, where a sumptuous dina
ner was served. Besides the visiting
delegation, a number of members 81
Iriquois Tribe partook Of the delici-
Gus repast.
At o'clock a meeting of the tribe
was held, in one of the largest wig
vans in the Louisiana reservation, al
which addresses were delivered IN
French and English by both of the
visiting great chiefs, DR.. Thibodaux
and Mr.. Gisclard. More than one
hundred Red Men listened to the.
words of wisdom uttered by the
speakers under the general head Of
good of the order.
A public meeting was convened at
4 o'clock, with upwards Of $50 pale.
faces in attendance, and council Of
the Degree Of Pocahontas was organ
lied with charter membership Of
more than forty ladies. Refreshments
were served after the tribal meeting
to the palefaces attending the public
gathering.
Iriquois Tribe is the largest in the.
state, numbering 1874 members.
The local big chiefs returned home
at II o'clock Sunday night, enthused
over the cordial reception rendered
them by their Lafourche brethren,
and well pleased with the result d
their visit.
An ad in The Chief will nav,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
SEVERE BRONCHIAL GOLD
Yields To Delicious Vinol

Philadelphia, Pa.-'Lass IALi e. II
troubled with a very severe bronsaial
cold, headaches, backache, and sack Y
my stomach. I was so bad became
alarmed and tried several medicine
also doctor, but did not get any Ieils u
A friend asked me to try Vinol ana = !
brought the relief which ! erayea, Y
now am enjoying perfect health
JACK C. SINGLETON.
We guarantee Vinol for caEoass
coughs. colds and bronchitis.
X-RAY PHARMACY
E. Richard, Prop, Donaldsonville, y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

Stopping an advertising campaign
to save money is like stopping clock
to save time. Advertising is an insur-
ance policy against forgetfulness. It
compels people to think of you
Modern Methods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
There is a Real Difference

Cream of tartar, derived from grapes,
is used in Royal Baking Powder because
it is the best and most healthful ingredient
known for the purpose
Phosphate and alum, which are de-
rived from mineral sources, are used in
some baking powders, instead of cream of
tartar, because they are cheaper.
If you have been induced to use baking
powders made from alum or phosphate,
use Royal Baking Powder instead You
will be pleased with the results and the
difference in the quality of the food.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.
New York
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

The hundreds of st. Jamesians who
had the good fortune of attending the
South Louisiana Fair at Donaldson
vile are loud in their appreciation of
this years exhibits. Too much credit
cannot be given the management for
the success of the affair.-St. James
Interim.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

Mrs. Conrad Lecoq attended the
great South Louisiana Fair at Dom
aldsonville Friday and Saturday, and
was very much impressed with it.
Pointe Coupee Banner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

The South Louisiana Fair at Dom
jacksonville was well attended, and on
Sunday it is estimated there were APP
proximately seven thousand or more
people on the grounds. It was a sue
cess in every way, and should encour-
age all the neighboring parishes to
have their parish fairs and collect
their best exhibits at this show.-Thi-
bodaux Commercial Journal
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21


Judging from the number of La
fourche people in Donaldsonville Sun
day (Oct. 81 to attend the South Lou
isiana Fair, it could we'll be denom-
mated "Lafourche Day" Everywhere
we would turn, some citizen of La
fourche would be standing with a
smile on his face and hearty greet
ing and hand shake. Fifty-five miles
is the distance from Lockport to Dom
aldsonville, bub with good gravel roads
such as Assumption and Ascension
parishes havee that distance is moth
ing for an automobile, as the trip
can easily be made in two and one
half hours. The fair was a success.
in every sense Of the word, the ex-
hibits were many and varied, and the
amusements were arranged to meet all
tastes.Lockport Leader.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
PRAISE FROM THE PRESS.
Neighboring Newspapers Say Nice
Things About Our Fair.

An enterprise which cannot be too
highly commended is the South Loulsf-
ana Fair, held in the progressive and
thriving city Of Donaldsonville. 1t
has become an annual fixture, design
ed to show to the world both the acs
Qualities and potentialities of the par
ishes in South Louisiana. The fair
is not only highly creditable, but I'M
mensely interesting and instructive,
and to many is nothing short of rev
elation. This section of Louisiana
is richly endowed in point of manu-
featuring, agricultural and CONNER
cial interests, and these are attractive
ly and splendidly reflected at the fair,
which has proven factor in the de-
velopment of south Louisiana.
The Voice is one of the many who
are proud Of the South Louisiana
Fair, and congratulates the associa-
ton and those in charge of its active
management upon the grand showing
made.-St. Bernard Voice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21

An ad in The Chief will pay,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-10-21
Summary and Recommendations.

many of the teachers employed hold
first grade certificates or are gradu-
ates of the Normal School, and have
ether qualifications Of experience and
fitness for the positions in which thew
are serving. This is something of a
contrast to the situation that recent
" prevailed and shows that the SUI
perintendent has raised the teaching
standards of the rural schools. No
longer are the great majority of the
teachers in the class that hold low
grade certificates. It may be expect
ed that TIE general character and eff
flclency of the classroom work will be
better than in the past.
Both the enrolment and attend
ance of the several schools show in
creases as compared with the previ-
GUS session. While the records are
not complete for the parish, the re-
ports from twelve schools, including
the four high schools, give an in.
creased enrolment of $50 pupils, or
nearly ten per cent greater than the
previous session. We found that
e1ghty-nine per cent of the pupils en-
rolled in the schools visited were pres
ent. AS the absence at the time Of
the previous inspection was nearly
twenty-five per cent, it has been re-
dueed by half. This is a fine record
and we want to commend the teachers
and pupils for their efforts. They
must, however, remember that
standard once attained should be kept
up and maintained.
In considering the enrolment of
pupils and the facilities of the schools
they attend, it would be well to say
that approximately eleven hundred or
more are enrolled in the four high
schools located at Donaldsonville, |
Gonzales, Dutchtown and Oak Grove.
This is about half of the entire en-
roilment, and more than half of the
remainder are in graded schools. Thus
the number Of children attending the
small inferior type Of school is but a !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

At SIS Smart Coats Of
Bolivar" cloth, in q new
belted model. Large con-
vertible collar is Of Batfin
seal fur fabric. To be had
in Green, Brown, Navy,
Burgundy and Black. Half
lined with peau de cygne
and interlined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
iRREDONDO DENIES
RUM0RS OF RECALL
gs1ican Ambassador Designate
Expects 10 Stay Here

lguhington, Oct. 21.-Eliseo Are
.,,do, Mexican Observation-Disclosures,
..,i.d reports printed to-day that he
~ 70 return 70 Mexico as Minister
!, GObernacion. being replaced here by
II. Cabrera. Minister Of Finance and
lss1 Of the Mexican delegation to the
a.nstional commission.
Kr. Arredoldo returned last week
.rr TIP 20 Mexico. where he con-
sred With General Carranza. During
!. absence from Washington similar
nrors Of his approaching transfer 10
Is Cabinet position were circulated.
A. the State Department also It was
ss.ared to-day that no intlmation has
zee received concerning a change in
Inieo's representation here.
NJ. ArTedondo has represented Car
ara - confidential agent for nearly
I've years. Last December, following
y recognition Of Carrsnza as execu-
y. o. the dc facto government, he was
Toin:ed ambassador. He has not yet
sn received formally BY this govern
~. Ii is unlikely that the Mexican
Eennent would withdraw Mr.. Are
.soo until he had az least had an op-
x1unity % present his credentials
n be received IS ambassador. State
.gsrtnsnt officials are known 20 favor
y remaining mere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

r,,-T.in is the port Of Picking and
, nouulstiou Of some 100000. The
s,.,b concession in Tien-Tsin is on
!. ..s,erp hank Of the Hai-ho and
=, to its present extension was
Ia one and 3 half miles long by a
- riis vide. To the south Of the
go concession lies the British con-
.'s;on. while 20 the north are the
s.E,n and japanese settlements.
!, 1901. following the Boxer upris-
= gu,sis, Belgium, Italy and Austris-
ss,nry al appropriated large areas
-. i.ft bank of the Hai-ho for fut-
:. settlements, while the British.
i.sneh and Russian concessions ex-
.sSed their boundaries very consider
by.
A. French was the sole remaining dis
- 10 the foreign concession in
..b;.ed BIZ natives, and its seizure by
4, French probably means that the
Sir,ss section Will be entirely elimi-
usd from the foreign area.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
lRENCH SEIZE
ANA TERRITORY
e,,eiqn Office Protests
and Violence Is
Feared

.u,z Oct PA square mile OF
80 adjoining the French eonces-
'n" ", Tieu-Tsin has been forcibly
81 w the French Consul, with the
s'' ..,ce Of troops. The Chinese po-
81. arrested and Frcnehmen sub
,sru..d for them.
gu, ...,v4ps to a protest from the Chi
~ v,,eirn Omce, the French Lega-
peking replied that it assumed
=, !. ,,.DOnsibility FOR the action.
=. district occupied By the French
A,,kly populated and the Chinese
nr,a,eninc violence, as they have
,so,rly resisted FOR many years an
-, 20 the French concession, and
!. protest to the French Legation
r,,sisn Office gave warning that it
"A not Be responsible II violence &c
essd. ,,
-, action Of the French, declaring
:, \ asurpAsses japanese tactics and
.,,usl warfare against defenceless
.frs.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
hted from Prison by Sons Aid

tsrry {. Merritt, former Supervisor
e Democratic boss OF Eastchester,
~ b released on parole from Sing
e to-norrow, largely through the
','ris Of his son. Henry &. Merritt. jr-
- lsft Princeton University 20 start
: ist.tion III bis fathers behalf. Mcr-
- vas sentenced for appropriating
~, funds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
Burglars Escane Newark Jai1A

VILLAIN CymsnsSy, sixteen years old,
rl !ossoh Winensky. twenty years old.
s,retsd q burglary IN Newark. read
ne Interest and appreciation the sc'
zsnt o. the escape Of six convicts
~ Sing Sing. Yesterday morning IL
~ discovered that a metal plate in
e zsll Of the all was missing and 50
's's William and Joseph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
Falls Dead as Motor Passes

arssl kat. Of $50 South Third
~ Brooklyn, stopped short a.
xsstray and Naret Street yesterday
- y tine to let an automobile whizz
sq;hin- Then he fell dead from heart
assss.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
1.-THE CASE OF BECKY

The Case of Becky" in which
Jesse L. Lasky presents Miss Blanche
Sweet In the stellar role, is n of the
greatest dramatic successes ever pro-
duced by David Belasoo. Edward
Lockwood Is the author.
Miss Sweet is appearing exclusive
ly in the photodrama productions of
the Jesse l.. Lasky Feature Play COM
pany. Following her recent triumph
ant success in THE Secret Orchard"
she now appears in her most impor-
tant production. In THE Case of
Becky" Miss Sweet assumes a dual
personality. that of a young woman
stamped by prenatal influence with
two characters, n pleasing and hap
by, the other mean and vicious. These
two personalities, in the one person,
struggle against each other for mas
terry.
Noted physicians AMI specialists
are attracted by the strange Case of
becky. In the end, through a COM
bination of science and loves power
full might, the hated personality is
conquered. The scenes of the play
are modern; the characters, persons
of today. A the Ely theater tonight.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

coed. a straight f~orwardness of pur-
pose, and loyalty to the school, to
the faculty, and to each other, has
characterized every member of the
class. These qualities have won the
class many friends, and we believe
have given us the esteem and affec-
ton of our teachers. The members
of the class of '16 have not gone
through school with frowns on their
faces nor with grouches in their
hearts; they have always been ready
to greet everyone with a smile. What
ever reproof a teacher has given yes
terday. today that is forgotten
No matter what our individual
ideals and ambitions in life may be.
thus far, we have had one common
ambition-to graduate from White
Pine County High School.
Today this first goal has been
reached. Our high school course has
not been easy, and this first goal has
been won by hard work and strong
determination. Today is III last ap-
pearance as high school boys and
girls. Soon we shall be looked upon
as men and women. and soon We shall
be called upon to take our places in
the great battle of life. The only
way to judge the future is by the
rast. and when I do this. dear COM
rades. I know the world may ask of
voc what 1t will. and you will give
your best. and will not disappoint.
This time next year will find US
widely scattered In many localities
of this and other states. Many of us
will continue our training In higher
schools and colleges. But in our minds
we shall remain a unit. White Pine
County High School will always call
to mind the class of '16, each and
every member of 1t. In years to come
when looking back over our high
school DAYS we shall ALWAYS think of
our loyal classmates and faithful fac
ulty.
And YOU comrades and guides of
cur trin through high school. ! know
join me In wishing that companions
as helpful and connsellors as inspir-
inc as we have had through high
school NAV work and play with us
through all the years to come. Ger