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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
ms INSANE AsYLUMs CROWDED
Eighty-one Mental Invalids Confined
in Louisiana Parish JaiIs.

With view Of directing atten-
ton to the overcroWded condition ex-
listing IN the state asylums for the in
sane, Ex-Governor Hall secured in
formation relative TO the number of
insane persons now held in parish
jails, awaiting admission to the asy-
lums. The figures show that at
present there are eighty-one per
sons so afflicted confined in thir-
ty-eight parish jails, there being
no room for these helpless wards of
the state in any Of the insane asy-
lums maintained at public expense.
Many of these patients should by all
means be admitted to the asylums for
treatment which it is impossible to
administer in the jails, but under
present conditions it is impossible to
transfer them.
II have time and time again
sought" declares Gov. Hall, ito call
to the attention of the state the cry
ing need of enlargement Of these in
situations, but it seems there has been
an unWillingness to provide the
necessary money
In Tensas parish three insane pa
TENTS recently died while awaiting
commitment to the asylum.
The local jail has one insane IN
mate at this time, a colored female.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

1t is now believed that John Sharp
Williams will be reelected United
States senator from Mississippi with
out opposition Which indicates that
our neighboring state does sometimes
know good thing when she has it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

Donaldsonville, La, May s. 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given to the prop
~ erty owners OF the parish Of As
.cension that the listing of the prop
erty of said parish has been COM
p1eted and the estimated valuataoh
made thereon by the assessor IN ae-.
cordance with law, and the said lists
will be exposed IN the office Of tnel
assessor for inspection and cofreetl ~
for the term Of twenty days, begun
ming on the 9Th day Of May and con.
tinuing until the 9th day OF MAY
ZIG. ncIusiVe. A. A. Killing,
Assessor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
State Of Louisia1fa 'arish Of Ascen.
sionTWenty Seventh judicial
District Court.
Succession Of Gondran.

--- l5UUTEssfUII. Oh e.. 1I.-= Ed5TlUTI7T.---7
No. 795.
WHEREAS, Joseph Gondran has
w petitioned the above named court
{ to be appointed dative testamentary
executor Of the above entitled and
numbered succession:
Public notice IS hereby given to all
whom it may concern, to show cause
If any they have or can, within ten
days from the date hereof, why said
petition should not be granted.
Witness my hand and seal Of said
court at DonaldsonvilIe, La, this 9Th
day Of May, 1916.
3. s. BARMAN, Clerk Of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

The Stamp the rooster" line which
was erstwhile SO prevalent and con-
spicuoas in the columns of several
of our esteemed contemporaries has
given place to "Swat the fly" We
second the motion to swat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

The litigation which kept The plant
Of the Jena Times closed for some
months has been settled by compro-
mise and the paper has resumed reg
ular publication under the direction
of II. S. Hudspeth as editor and pro-
prietor. The Times has also taken
over the business of the Jena News,
and there would seem to be good
prospect for profitable career of
the surviving journal, which is a
model of neat Typography and edi-
torial and reportorial excellence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
Pious Poker.

Judge Towser says the most re-
ligious man he ever knew was Ken
tuckian who would not sit in poker
game unless he was permitted to open
the jackpot with prayer-Daily States.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

How are the mighty fallen! VIM.
]. Bryan was not only defeated for
delegate to the Democratic national
convention from Nebraska, but had
the lowest vote of the seven candi-
dates.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Ex-United States Senator VIM.
Lorimer of Chicago has been acquit-
ted Of embezzlement in connection
with the failure Of the LaSalle Street
Trust and Savings Bank of which he
was president, and announces that he
will seek reelection to the senate
from which he was expelled. C. B.
Munday, first vice president of the
bank, was convicted and sentenced to
FIVE years in the penitentiary on
charges similar to those of which Mr..
Lorimer was acquitted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

The fair association is not asking
YOU for subscriptions this year, but
it is asking you individually and col
lectiyely to wear key and boost the
fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

It will soon be fashionable for
ladies to wear fair keys. All honor to
those who set the fashion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
Chamberlain Tablets Have Done
Wonders For Me-,

Il have been a sufferer from stom-
aeh trouble for a number Of years,
and although | have used great
number of remedies recommended
for this complaint, Chamberlainss
Tablets is the first medicine that has
given me positive and lasting relief. =
writes Mrs, Anna Kadin, Spencer
port, u. y Chamber1ain's have
done wonders for me and / value
them very highly Obtainable every
Where.l Adv.l
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Buy from the man who wears key,
ride with the man who wears a key,
trust the man who wears key. He's
a booster.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

The Knights of Columbus voted at
Baton Rouge to hold their next years
state convention at Monroe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

IF you buy a key now and wear it
until October you viii have boosted
the fair every day for one hundred
and slxty-seVen days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Three peace-at-any- price citizens
of New Orleans butted-in at meet
ing in the Association Of Commerce
rooms which had been called to make
arrangements for big preparedness
demonstration. A scrimmage ensued
and the pugnacious paeifists were
forcibly assisted in making hurried
exit to the street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Opening day keys are becoming
popular in White Castle, Plaquemine,
Napoleonville, New Orleans and other
places. No true Donald sonvi11ian can
afford To be seen without one.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

It IS to everybody's interest to pa
tronize home industries. No com
munity can succeed where this policy.
is not carried out. Keep your money
at home by buying at home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1916.

The key-a badge Of honor, patriot
ism and civic spirit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
Brings Record Tow in Record Time

Brings Record Tow in Record Time.
The West Kentucky Coal Com
pany's big towboat Cleaner arrived
here shortly before noon Tuesday
with a record tow of thirty-six barges
Of coal consigned to r. N. Sims, To-
cal representative Of the company.
Not only was the tow the largest ever
brought down by the Cleaner, but the
trip from Paducah, KY, to Donaldson
vile was made in record time, the dis
tanee having been covered in frac-
ton less than eight days. In celebra-
ton of this achievement the Cleaner
was extended a noisy greeting upon
her arrival at the West Kentucky
coal loading station just above the
city, the stations steam siren being
suElosedo for the occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

By the way, Clarence, those fan
keys make classy scarf pins.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

You have to be Fl to vote, but mol
so when It comes to wearing fail
key.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Backward and forward the opening
day
The key admits you to and fro
The open sesame to the biggest fair
To which you and would care to go.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

The South Louisiana Fair has the
inside track. It depends on as to-
keep it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Whenever you meet with friend
without "A booster key on his coat oil
5eravat, gently prod him. He needs it,.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

WANTED.
A GARLIC PLATTER. Address GEORGE
IA B. REUss. Germania Plantation. Hohen
solms, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20
FOUND.

FOUND.
II INK CUFF BUTTON. Owner may re-
H. cover same at office Of this paper upon
giving proper description and paying for
this ad.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-05-20

Be q booster. Buy a key.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Mitchell have
returned to their home in Berea
KY, for the summer months.
Mrs. M. L. Hayden has returned
from the hospital much improved in
health.
We regret to learn of the illness
of our good farmer friend D. c..
Aldridge and trust that change for
the better will soon take place.
Rev. Henry Sheets of Lexington,
occupied the pulpit at the First Ba. L.
fist church Sunday morning.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01
New Quarters for Express
Office

The old building in which has been
located the office of the Southern
Express Co. for many years, has
been moved towards the Bellevue
hotel to make room for the new brick
building which E. A. Benclnl will
erect for the company. The stFuc-
ture will be 6Ox1OO feet, modern con
veniences. except steam heating.
which is not practical for an express
office which handles commodities
that heat would damage. Work en-
the new building will be pushed
rapidly so the company can occupy
it at the earliest time possible.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01
LIST OF CANDIDATES.

The following is list of the Demo
cratic and Republican candidates from
this county to be voted on in the pri-
maries, June Ord.
Democratic Candidates.
Senate-A. M. Scales.
House of Representative G.
Wright, w. A. Bowman, r. w. Fl. Stone,
Carter Dalton and Robert Brockett
Sheriff-D. B. Stafford.
Register of Deeds-W. H. Rankin.
Treasurer-G. H. Mckinney.
Commissioners-W. c. Boren and W.
c. Jones.
Coroner-G. L. Stansburg and E. T.
REEVES.
Republican Candidates.
Senate--J. d. Frazier.
House of Representatives P. Ra-
gan, S. E. Coleman and G. d. Cobb.
Sheriff.. /. Dixon.
Register of Deeds-E. S. Wilson.
Treasurer-Joseph S. Worth.
Coroner-J. j. Hilton.
Surveyor-J. S. Trogden.
County Commissioners L. School
field and E. E. Spencer.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01
ALIENS FOOJ-EASE DOES IT.

When your shoes pinch or your corns and DUH
ions ache SO that you tired all over get Aliens
Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes and used in the foot-bath. It VIII
take the sting out of corns and bunions and give
instant relief to Tired, Aching. Swollen, Tender
fe-t. Over 100000 packages are being used by the
German and Allied troops at the front. SOLD
everywhere, Csc. Don't accept any substitute.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01

DR.. Thurman |. Mann was re-
elected vice president of the Theta
MI Epsilon fraternity at the National
convention in Milwaukee in May.
having in charge all the chapters of
the Southern states.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01

Next week the Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias convenes iE
Waynesville for a weeks sojourn.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01

Mrs. J. D. Mann is visiting her
daughter Mrs. B. M. Craig in Rock
Hill, S C
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01
Summer Millinery

We have just received a big lot
of white hats, white and red flowers
white wings, etc, for your summer
hats. White and colored Sport
Hats, SOC. 75c and ST 90, all the
rage now:
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01

Hundreds of >yds of colored Lawns
out of the old dyes at old prices, Sc
1Oc and 15c per yd. Had better
buy quick if you want them at ole
prices.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-01

All these foods wholesome and desirable bat,
az the figures show wheat flour gives far for the
money Cut dewn the food bill BY eating more bread
and biscuits and less Of the expensive foods.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
ORGANIZE SCHOOL CHILDREN
AS HEALTH CRUSADERS

| In order to interest the 20,o00,0 00
school children of the United States
in the anti-tubereuiosis campaign,
1.-THE boys and girls win be organized
Unto Modern Health Crusaders, a
l1ew society being formed under the
Idirection of the National Association
flor the Study and Prevention of Tu-
lberculosis and announced in a bulle-
tin issued today.
Any boy or girl in the United
States, not less than nor more than
is, who sells OF buys at least 10 Red
Cross Seals, and who agrees to the
Eerusadeis health rules. win receive
IA certificate of enrolment. When he
sells rs to SO Seals. he gets but
ton and becomes squire. and when
he reaches loo TO geo seals, silver
pin with the rank OF knight. Those
who sell 500 seals get d geld pin with
the rank Of knight banneret. Leagues
of Modern Health Crusaders Will be
AVAf-N~ - N~H+.NNeAR+A "itA SNHHotSs
clubs, churches and other organizes
lions. These Will become part of
state logions and later OF the nation-
al legion.
"'rhe object OF these ofganiza-
tions.p says Chas. II. DeForest.
national Red Cross sea- sales man
ager. is not 70 secure money for the
Gnti-tuberoalosis move ment, but rath-
er TO give the children definite tasks
whereby they can help the health
campaign. Every boy and girl must
promise 10 Try ais best 10 keep the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
Public Notice.

A list Of those who have failed to
take out their permit on the first
day OF January and the first day OF
June. 1916, to maintain and use
surface closets In the city of Waxa-
hachie. as required by law, has been
furnished by the City Secretary and
all or those who have not paid their
permit fees complaint for failure
to do so viii be filed this week IN
the Corporation Court. The names
of oil such parties have been furnish
ed to the proper officers for action.
Penalty-The law provides that any
one failing to comply with the SAM
tary Ordinance shall be guilty of a
rnlsdemeanor and anait be fined in
my sum of not more than $500.
r. Is. MoSLEY.
2l4 City Sanitary Inspector.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
OUCH! PAIN, PAIN--REB
RHEUMATIC ACHING JOINTS
Rub Pain Right Out With Small Trial
Bottle of Old, Penetrating
s'St. Jacobs Oil"

Rheumatism Is pain only" Not
one case In fifty requires internal
treatment. Stop drugglng. Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating est. Jacobs Or
right into your sore, stiff, aching
joints and muscles, and relief comes
instantly. "St. Jacobs orr is a
harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappolnts and con not burn
the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining!
Get a small trial bottle of old, hon
est "St. Jacobs Oil" at any drug
store, and in just moment you'll be
free from rheumatic pain, soreness,
stiffness and swelling. Don't suffer!
Relief awaits you. est Jacobs orr
has cured millions Of rheumatism
sufferers in the last half century,
and is Just as good for sciatica, neu-
ralgia, lumbago, baekache, sprains.
-(adv.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28

Lowe. who represents the Christian
denomination.
MIR. Lehman has reported that
rates for the National and World C.
r. convention, which meets in New
York next year, VIII be s100 for all
expenses including entertainment at
the Majestic hotel. Texas hopes to
have many delegates TO this conven-
ton.
national missionary boards of each
denomination. asking for reeommen-
dations of strong missionaries that
will be home on vacations an9 avail
able for the Houston convention. OF
course the best of these will be Sc
lected. No pains Will be spared in Sc
curing absolutely the best speakers
for this convention in June. The
Houston committee Is expecting at
least 500 delegates. Many registra-
lions have already been made this far
in advance.
The district conventions over the
state have met with surprisingly
good results. The young people are
showing much interest at every place
where the field secretary speaks.
Only recently the Fort Worth dis
trict held a convention that prOyed
to be the best district convention
ever held in the state. The effects
of this convention were remarka-
BILE. The young people for at least
once came to know the Importance
!of Christian Endeavor and in the
good that is in the organization.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
CHRISTIAN EhDu00R LETTER
lis REl0 II 1 meeting

A letter from DR.. Clarke. the foun-
der or Christian Endeavor. was read
1T the recent council meeting. Or.
Clarke wrote the letter Just before
no went to the sanitarium for an OPP
GRAFTON. The letter Was on oyange-
lism,
In February Christian Endeavor
week will be celebrated. That Is the
week that closes tho years work and
special programs arc being prepared
for ahia time. Booklets have already
been published and personal letters
written to every society III the state
advising them 81 g. r. week and
asking th1fn TO take . reckoning Of
their standing or 20 to speak an
Invoice" Of their society. Thia is for
the purpose Of determining the In
crease and gains that Christian En-
deayors have made In one year In
Texas.
Tithing week viii be observed from
May II TO Is. at which time all con-
tributions Will be given to missionary
work.
Christian Endeayorers are to take
notice that Just as all other sub
scription prices are advancing the
price OF the G. n. World has adj
vancod also to $500 a year which
will take effect Jan. /. 1917. But up
to that time the price will be the
same rs now. which Is t1,bo per
year.
The number Of intermediate c. f..
societies In the atate has doubled
sinco the Abilene convention in
June. Out OF seventy letters writ
ten to Iutsrmcdiate societies for re-
ports. sixty<one answered with good
reports. This shows that these So
cicties arc very active.
OF the $1,000 Pledged by Texas
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
'DR. ClRRIGK BRINGS Drinking
FUUHT PlAES FOR lISHhAi
LOVELY NJ MORTAL FOUNT VIII
BE INs1 ALLIED THERE NOW
AT IN EARLY DATE.

Or. NJ. ~. Carriek OF Dallas was
in the city afoaday afternoon with
drawings Of the sanitary drinking
fountaln the doctor and his sister
plan 20 erect az ihc Sins library n
memory OF their beloved mother
The plans cail for a handsome mar
bic fountain with very costly bronze
figure fashioned ~ New York's lead
ing sculptor n is 10 be stationed
Just inside the main entrance to the
library.
While here DR.. Carrick took oe-
caslon 10 comment on the effort to
raise funds for the erection Of a
sanitarium, saying: "The peopleA of
Waxahachlo should by all means
build and equip a modern sanltarium.
In our mad rush for wealth VIC
should give some thought to the
poor and suffering. 1t would be a
regrotabIe thing II waxahachie
should fail to procure this new
building"
Tho doctor says he can't think OF
d town IN which he had rather live
than waxahaehie. that he loves The
old town as much es II he were still
a citizen here. Ills visit called &c
mind the days when he roamed the
unpayed streets of waxahachie as q
barefoot boy. the happiest days o.
his life. He visited the cemetery
and placed flowers on the grave o.
bis sainted mother and dropped al
occasional one on the grave OF som,
old time friend.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28

following rules:
Il. Always breathe fresh air.
Never study. work nor play In room
without window open. Take ten
deep breaths every day.
-. Eat nourishing food and chew
lit thoroughly. Drink plenty OF pure
water and use your own cup. Avoid
food that Is hard TO digest. like heavy
pie and cake and much candy. Never
eat nor drink anything that weakens
the body, like alcoholic drinks.
80. Make sure that everything you
put in your mouth is clean. Wash
Your hands always before eating and
battle your whole body often. Clean
your teeth every day. Have resu-
lar time every day for attending to
each need of the body.
II. Exercise every day In the open
/ air. Keep your shoulders straight.
DO not smoke before you are grown
lup.
IS. Get long nights sleep. Get
up smiling. Keep your mind clean
and cheerful.
1--WE hope to give the local leagues
other work to do during the year
as, for example, In cleanup cam
lpaigns; distributing literature, swat
ting flies, etc. As these leagues Will
Iall be part of regular anti-tubercu-
Ilosls associations, we shall not be
multiplying organizations needless
lily, but rather we shall be crystalliz-
ling an already well defined public
health enthusiasm in way that
Iprcnises real results"
The National Association for the
Study and Prevention of Tubercu-
Ilosis, los East 22nd street, New
York, will send circular on organi-
cation of Modern Health Crusaders
to any any one on request.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAyoR STATE
COUNCIL MET IN DALLAS

The State Council OF Christian En-
deasor which met In Dallas trans
acted an unusual amount OF business,
The meetings were held Ia the office
OF the state president. w. Roy Breg,
on the tenth floor OF the Busch
building.
This meeting of the state council
was the best enc ever held IN the
state, there being twenty members
present. who manifested considera-
bic interest. Every member made
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28

at the Chicago convention for the
c. Il. Headquarters bn.lding s2i7 has
actually been raised and the rest Il
coming In gradually. In regard to
this. two letters were written to each
society In the state and report IS
that these letters brought gratifying
results.
GEORGE w. MCDANIEL JR.
Superintendent Press Department for
Texas c. f.. Council
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
GERMANS DRAWING NEARER
TO RUNAAIAA CAPITAL
lCAPTURE A TOWN ONLY THIRTY.
EIGHT MILES SOUTH OF
BUCHAREST.

BERLIN, November 2S.-Giul
Geyo, a town on the Danube, thirty
eight miles south of Bucharest, has
been captured by General Macken-
sens army, the war office announced
today. The Germans operating on
the Danube have gained ground, the
statement said. Limited fighting is
in progress in Dobrudja
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
WORK Is BEGUN ON NEW
HOTEL IN SAN ANGELO

SAN ANGELO. Texas, Nov. 2S.-
Contractors began excavation work
for erection Of $l50o00 tourist hotel
here Monday morning. The hotel is
to be completed in ten months.