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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-15
foPH THANKS
FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lakeland, Dec. IL, 1916.
md Fire Department,
bland, Fla.
Eirs:
Oehalf of Mr.. Toph,-who is out
city-and myself I desire to
You for your promptness in re-
Jug TO the call to our home yes
as splendid piece of work and
ana should be proud Of our effic-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-15

to the director, SO he paid the fine and
went on.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-15
CASINO
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CASINO
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''sents the Unfailing Screen
FAvORITE
BLANCHE SWEET In
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By James Hatton
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-15
CASINO-IYRIC
A1ir11ated Program

LYRIC
Pathe Gold Rooster Feature
Entitled
THE HIDDEN VALLEY
This show was to be played at the
Casino last night but failed TO ar
rive in time to play, so you nave an
,uportunity to see a 15c show for &C.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Lacking For Recruits

Otto Messenger, a private in Com
pany Fl Of Raton Rouge, First In
fantry, and assistant principal OF the
Donaldsonville High School last SEES
sion, arrived arrived here her Y EeetdlEesaay
noon from Camp Stafford, having
been detailed on recruiting duty. Al
though Company H lost only ten men
through physical disqualification as
result of the examination for entry in
to the federal service, the member
ship of the organization is considers
bly below war strength. Recruits are
needed to fill up the ranks, and an Ell
fort is being made to enlist all young
men who have no urgent responsible
tiles and in position to respond to
their country's call. Mr.. Mestayer
was joined here yesterday by Lieut..
K. C. Banfeld, of Baton Rouge, who
is also on recruiting duty, and they
addressed meeting of eligible young
men last night in the rooms OF
the Chamber of Commerce. George
Casso is the only recruit SO far en-
listed from this city, but it is thought
that two or three others may be Sc
cured.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
A Tip-Top Candidate.

Hon. w. T. Holland, leader Of the
Greensburg bar and editor and pro
prietor of the biggest and best news
paper published in that parish--the
original and only St. Helena Echo
has announced his candidacy for dis
trict attorney of the twenty-tifth Ju-
dicial district, composed of the par
ishes of Tangipahoa, Livingston and
st. Helena, subject to the Democratic
primary election Of September IL. II
the newspapers of the state had the
say-so in this matter, Uncle Tom
would be nominated by a vote equival-
emit to zone of those id unan1-
nous things" and we hope the Demo
Gratis of the twenty-ffth district cake
the same view of his merits and abll-
tiles as do his confreres of the fourth
estate and give him the place ne
seeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
RED MEN CHIEFS MEET.
Elective Heads of Louisiana Jurisdic.
ton Hold Pow-wow Here

The meeting of the elective great
chiefs of the Improved Order of Red
Men called to take place in Donald
sonville last Sunday was held in Red
Mems Hall, with the following great
chiefs answering roll-call: Elrie
Robinson, of St. Francisville, great
sachem; G. P. Reynolds, of New Or
leans, senior sycamore; Jesse B. Hull.
of New Iberia, great junior sycamore; ;
George A. Treadwell, of New Orleans,
great chief of records; Peter Byslma,
Of Napoleonville, great representa-
tive, and Paul J. Gisclard, of Donald
sonville, great keeper Of wampum.
Absent: DR.. J. E. Doussan, of Lutch-
er, great prophet, and DR.. Harry j.
Feltus, of Baton Rouge, great repre-
sentative.
Great Sachem Elrie Robinson while
here was the guest Of Deputy Great
Sachem and Mrs. P. T. Thibodaux. y
At $3.50 p. m. the officers recently
elected by Mohawk Tribe and Napanee
Council were formally installed with
interesting and impressive cere-
monies. Owing to the inability of the
great sachem and the great chief of
records to remain over for this event,
Great Senior Sycamore Reynolds
and Great Keeper of Wampum Gis
clard having in the meantime trailed
to Chez Be Tribe at Thibodaux to
take part in the preparedness pa
rade), Great Junior Sycamore Hull
otficiated as installing officer, assisted
by Deputy Great Sachem Thibodaux,
acting as Great MishineWa. The fol-
lowing officers of Mohawk Tribe were
vested with the authority and obliga-
tions of the respective stumps:
Prophet, Chas. Maurin, Jr.; sacheni,
D. B. Allen; senior sycamore, Sidney
]. Mollere; junior sycamore, John
Pfister, Jr.
The officers of Napanee Council in
stalled were: Prophecies, Bella Lam
dry; Pocahontas, Ethel Werner; We
nonah, Enola Fernandez; PoWhattan,
John Pfister, Jr.
After an interesting talk by the
great junior sycamore on the object
and purposes Of the order, dar cling
was INDUCED in to 8 late hour, music
being furnished by the Silver Bell Or
chestra. A large crowd filled the i-all
during both the installation and
dance,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Resigns to Manage Own Affairs.

A. f. Winkler, who has been con-
nected with the Star Development
Company since its formation two
years ago as manager OF the con-
Germs properties on Bayou Lafourcihe,
in upper Assumption, rendered ms
resignation of that position recently
in order to devote his entire attention no
hereafter to his own affairs. Mr.
Winkler has acquired the Sweet Home q
plantation on the east bank OF Ba,
yyea I Laff evireiite , near PllattenViile, and
in addition to the cane crop in eultiva-
ton on that place, he is raising E, rice e.
on 500 acres Of leased land at klotz-
vile. Mr.. Winkler's resignation from
the employ of the Star Development
Company was accepted with muen
reluctance by President 5. Zsmurray'
Of New Orleans, who in q letter 70 .
Mr.. Winkler took occasion to thank
him for his services in behalf OF Ine
concern and to wish him unquailned
success in his future enterprises.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Electrical Storm.

A severe electrical and thunder
storm, accompanied by a downpour
of rain, swept over Donaldsonville at
about 1880 o'clock Sunday night.
During the disturbance, horse be-
longing to Pierre Guedry, local me-
gro drayman, was struck by lightning
and instantly killed. Edward Bou-
dreaux, colored, aged q years, who
was unhitching the animal in the yard
Of Guedry's residence, was thrown to
the ground and rendered unconscious.
He was resuscitated by physician,
but remained partially paralyzed un-
til the following day, when he regain
ed the use of his limbs. The switch
board at the municipal powerhouse
was struck and all of the fuses were
blown out, causing the city to be
thrown into total darkness for few
minutes
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Italian Society to Celebrate.

The. local Italian Society will cele-
brate its seventeenth anniversary with
parade and dance Sunday, July %.
The parade will move from the hall OF
the organization, corner William
street and Maginnis avenue, at 80
D., M, and the line of march will be
through the principal streets of the
city. A grand dance will follow, at
which the attendance of the public is
cordially invited. The committee on
arrangements is composed Of C. E.
Savoia, chairman; D. D'Leo, C. SPAN
pinato, Joseph Gioffre, NJ. Randazzo,
Jr., S. Mistretta, P. Sotili, F. DeLusa,
C. Savoia, and M. Randazzo, ST., pres
ident of the society.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
p..,,.;nv For Firsmen's Convention.

Messrs. Paul Willheit, Leon Weis
and Mike Capone, who were appoint,
ed by the Donaldsonville fire board
TO obtain funds for the entertainment
If the delegates to the annual conven-
lion Of the Louisiana Firemen's Asso-
cation. which will be held in this city
Aug. 4. 5 and 6, will call on the busl-
ness and professional men OF the city
newt week TO suiicitt cofttf :
This purpose. They should have no
difficulty in securing the amount re-
ouired. The convention will be at
tended by 100 to 1875 delegates, while
the parade and celebration on Sunday
will be participated in by upwards OF
400 to 400 visiting firemen from all
parts Of the state. This does not take
into account the very large number OF
visitors who will be attracted to Dom
aldsonville by the event. 1t has been
proven that conventions are bene-
fetal to the business interests of a
community, hence for purely CONNER
eial reasons, to say nothing of' the
necessity of maintaining Donaldson
yille's well-earned reputation for hos
pitality, there should be liberal re-
Spouse to the request of the gallant
fire laddies for financial assistance
toward the proper reception and en-
tertainment Of the city's guests on
this occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Dalferes Building Sold.

The two-story brick building in Mis-.
sissippi street owned by j. A. Dal.
feres, of Belle Alliance, was sold
Thursday to Gas. We'll, of White Cas-
tie, for $4,000 cash, the transaction
being negotiated through M. F..
Bloomenstiel, local real estate agent.
The building occupies prominent
site on one Of the two main streets of
the city, in the heart of the business
district, and is an exceedingly deslr-
able piece Of property. 1t was for
merly occupied by the dry goods store
conducted here for many years by Mr..
Dalferes, and is presently under lease
to the newly organized Fashion Com
pany, Incorporated, which will open
an up-to-date clothing store therein
in the near future. All of the fixtures
and appurtenances contained in the
structure were included in the sale.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL.
Donaldsonville Boy Shoots Himself
in New Orleans.

The profound sympathy of the en-
tire community is extended to Mir.
and Mrs. William A. Dill in the be-
reavement visited upon them by the
tragic death Of their son, John Dill,
who passed away at the Charity Hos
pital in New Orleans at 1880 o'clock
last Sunday morning, from the effects
of a revolver wound in the breast
self-inficted with suicidal intent the
evening before. According to news
paper reports of the deplorable oc-
currence, young Dill walked up be-
hind Patrolman August Gilmore, who
was washing his face and hands in the
Mushroom of the New Orleans Brew
cry at 10 o'clock Saturday night, pull
ed the policeman's pistol from its
scabbard and fired q bullet into his
left breast. Surprised at the sound
Of the shot, Gilmore turned and saw
Dill writing on the floor. The young
man was rushed to the Charity Hos
pital, but physicians there pronounced
the wound to be fatal, and death
ensued at 7 80 o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
Din had gone to the brewery to
see his brother, Roger Dill, who is en-
ployed there, and the latter was stand
ing less than ten feet away when the
tragedy was enacted, having just
turned away after a long talk with
his brother when he was startled by
the sound Of the shot. Dependency
at being temporarily out of work IS
attributed as the cause OF the rash act
Patrolman Gilmore, who is detailed
at the Harrison Steamship Company>s
wharf. made o statement to the effect
that he had fallen while chasing a
man off the wharf, and had gone into
the brewery to wash the mud from
his hands. He had taken OFT his coat
and It was vile he was bending over
a water trough with his wet hands to
his face that Dill came up behind nm,
ierked his pistol from its scahhard
and shot himself.
The funeral took place at 0 o'clock
Monday forenoon from the parlors OF
p. J. Mcmahon & Sons, ll14 Dryades
street, interment being made In Me-
tairie cemetery. Young Dlll was %
wears of age, and had resided in New
Orleans for the past several months;
The cad news of his untimely ana
troo;c demise was received with deep
sorrow bv his friends and associates
here and the burden of grief visited
mon the afflicted parents and othe1
relatives is universally shared ana oe-
plored.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
TO FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOLS.
Statement of Financial Situation Con-
fronting School Board.
Editor Chief:

Editor Chief:
Permit me to use the medium of
your paper to bring to the attention
of the patrons and friends of our
schools throughout the parish the
financial situation confronting the
school board, in the making of its
budget Of expenditures for next ses-
sion.
The last legislature enacted law
which makes it mandatory upon school
boards to use the general funds, from
parish and state, to operate all schools
equal sessions. Figuring upon this
basis the Ascension schools, both high,
and rural, will run seven and one-half
months. We receive from the state a
special fund to oe used exclusively for
our four high schools, which sum is
sufficient to run these schools one
month, thereby giving our high
schools session of eight and one
half months In order that our high
schools may remain on the approved
list, they must operate for full ses-
sion Of nine months. We lack, there
fore, half of a months salary for our
high school teachers. For the SEES
sion of 1917-lS we shall lack three
quarters of one months salary, and
possibly a whole month, for this rea-
SON: The state school department
has eliminated from the special APP
preparations that part which gave to
each high school the sum of $500 for
being state approved high school,
and which gave US as our share $1,000.
We are able this year to overcome
this deficit partly with the amount re-
funded to us from the state. | refer
to the $4,000 which we thought had
been lost. We are able to budget out
of this sum $1,000 toward next ses-
sion's expenses.
1t will be seen, therefore, that ad-
ditional funds are absolutely neces-
sary to maintain the standard of our
schools. The method of soliciting
subscriptions is certainly very un-
satisfactory, as was demonstrated at
the end of the past session. The
members Of the school board at the
last meeting discussed this question
from every angle and concluded that
the only way and the best way would
be to appeal to the members Of the
police jury to give to the board the
three-quarters of a mill which they
are empowered to do under the law.
This three-quarter-m appropriation
This three-quartes-m appropriation
will net the board an additional sum
of $4,000, which will enable the board
to operate all schools of the parish
full session of nine months.
The school board will appear before
the police jury at its next session to
make this request. In order that the
police jury may not hesitate to grant
US this additional appropriation, it
would be we'll for our patrons and
friends to aid the board by interview
ing the police jurors and lending their
influence in inducing them to grant
this three-quarter-mill allotment.
H. P. BROUSSARD, Supt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
To Address cattlemen's Convention.

Evan ]. Mccall, the successful
young Ascension hog and cattle breed
er, and general manager OF the cele-
brated Mccall Blue Ribbon Live Stock
Farm, has been invited to deliver an
address on "The Breeding and Mar
keting of Hogs" at the annual con-
vention of the Southern Cattiemen's
Association, in conjunction with the
yearly meeting of the Louisiana Live
Stock Association, to be held at
Shreveport, Aug. Is, Is and II. me
gathering will be composed OF lead
ing live stock breeders and agrlcul-
tural experts of several southern
states, and its deliberations will nave
an important bearing on the history
of the live stock industry in this state
Mr.. Mccall is particularly well quall.
fed to discuss the important subject
assigned him, and it may be taken Tor
granted that his paper will be one OF
the most interesting and practical on
the program Of the convention,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Church Notsce.

At the combined preaching and
Sunday School service at the Metho-
dist church at 10 o'clock Sunday
morning, the theme of the pastors
sermon will be Glow to Be Good
Fishers of Men"
The theme Of the prayer meeting
Bible reading Wednesday evening
will be the prophecies pertaining TO
the conversion of the Jews, their re
turn to Palestine, and their place in
Christ's second reign on earth. The
subject is continuation of the one
last week, and the scripture lesson
will be the 14th chapter of zachariah.
The public is invited to attend.
The Junior Epworth League will
meet at $50 o'clock Sunday after
noon, and all children are invited co
attend. P. O. LOWREY, Pastor
We buy at home, How about you
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
information of Interest for Breeders
and Shippers.

National Stock Yards, ILL.,, July 10.
Today's receipts: Cattle, $500;
hogs, $4,000.
Cattle: The condition of the trade
was unsatisfactory today from start
to finish. All classes of grown cattle
sold Is to 40 cents lower than a week
ago, while calves, heretics and year
lings were the only kinds to sell at
steady figures.
Quotations: Choice TO prime grass
steers, $3.50 to 81; good to choice, Sc
to $3.50; medium to good, $5.25 TO
Sc; common to medium, SIS to $3.50.
Fat cows, $5.75 to $3.50; medium
cows, $5.25 to s5.75; cutters, s4.75
to S 5.25; Gamers, $4.25 to $3.50.
Heavy bulls, $3.50 to $6.25; light
bills ) ells, S. s. tee Sc s so Yearlisags, Sc te
$685.; heretics, Sc to $3.50; veal
calves, Sc to SO. Stock cattle (tick-
free): Good to choice quality thin
steers, Sc to $3.50: medium to good,
$3.50 to S.; common 70 medium, SIS
to $3.50; good to choice stock heifers,
SIS to Sc.
Hogs: The trade opened steady
with The close Of last week, but closed
weak to 5 cents lower: top 5000.
The bulk of the good fat corn-fed
hogs $50 lbs. upwards sold at $3.50 &c
SOLO; pigs, 100 to $50 lbs, $3.50
to $3.50; lighter pigs, $3.50 to $3.50:
rough heavy hogs, $3.50 to 1915.
NATIONAL LIVE STOCK COMMITS
SION COMPANY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Benefit For colored Church,

An entertainment will be given at
the St. Peter NJ. E. Church, corner
Houmas and Claiborne streets, Fri
day night, July p, for the benefit of
the church. The program will con-
sist of: Negro folk and jubilee songs
a lecture on "Uncle Toms Cabin" en-
titled, "At the Grave of Uncle Tom,' -
by Edward J. Fl. Sorrell; several mu-
steal numbers by local talent, under
the direction of Mrs. V. M. Smith
and selection by Mrs. Bertha Will
liams, oprano-soloist, of New Orle-
ms. The exercises will begin at $3.50
O'Clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Commissioned of Finance Appointed.

The vacancy which has existed IN
the office of commissioner of finance
of the city of Donaldsonville for more
than a year past, has been filled by
the appointment of c. Kline, who
qualified Tuesday by taking the oath
of office before B. J. Vega, notary
public. The new official is former
mayor of the city, and has long been
actively identified with the public at
fairs of the municipality and parish.
He is prominent merchant and bus
mess man, and is well qualified to dis
charge the duties Of the important Of Of
flee which he has been selected to I'LL.
The appointment was made by Mayor
Walter Lemann, who is vested by law
with authority to fill vacancies IN the
membership of the commission eoull-
Gil when the unexpired term is less
than one year in duration. The ten
ure of office of the present commis-
sioners will terminate June Ia, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Omer J. Robert, of
Burnside, have issued invitations to
the marriage of their daughter, Laura,
20 Samuel y. Aydell, also of Burnside,
The nuptial ceremony to be solemnized
At ST. Mary's Catholic church at
Union, La, Tuesday morning, July
Is, at 10 o'clock. The Chief, in COM
mon with the extensive coterie Of
friends Of the prospective bride and
groom, takes pleasure in extending
them congratulations and good wishes
in advance of the happy event.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

A. Bourdier and his son, Junior, of
Houma, were transacting business and
visiting relatives here Tuesday. They
made the trip in their automobile, ex-
actly two hours and q half being re-
CURED to cover the distance between
HOuma and Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

Mrs. r. VAIL left last Sunday
morning for New Orleans, where she
will spend a while with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. C. Libano. She was accompanied
to New Orleans by her grandson,
Frank Rieger, who returned home
Sunday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

The following message from Messrs.
Leon Bloch and Marcel Himmler has
reached The Chief: ''We are in Chi
chago buying some nice goods for you
folks. Chicago is fine town. Kind
est regards"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

Chris. Schmalzrid, of Belle Al
nance, was visitor to Donaldsonville
Monday and dropped in to exchange
greetings with his friends in this of
lice, "Unser Chris" as he is affec-
fionately known, was as atfable and
happy hearted as ever, and had the
usual cheerful report to make Of the
way the world Is waggjng in his neck
Of the woods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

Mrs. Frank X. Sims and her trio of
attractive children, Ernestine, Emma
and Frank, and Misses Eva and Re-
gina Courreges, left Tuesday after
noon for Mineola, Tex. where they
will spend some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. Don. Guillard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

The crack degree team of Mohawk
Tribe will go 10 Vacherie on the 3 :36
T. & P. train tomorrow afternoon to
confer degrees on q class of eleven
candidates for membership in Pawnee
Tribe No. 1903. The chiefs and adop.
ton degrees will be exemplifed, and
that the work will be put on in
"bang-up" style by tae Mohawk cham
pions is a conclusion that admits OF
no doubt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

j. C. Klos, of Belle Helene, was at
tending to matters of business here
Wednesday, and again on Thursday.
Mr.. Klos has a host of friends in Don
aldsonville who are always pleased to
greet him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Mr.. Weber Announces,

Elsewhere in today's Chief will be
found the formal announcement Of
Caleb c. Weber, Of Donaldsonville, as
q candidate for the office of district
attorney of the twenty-seventh judi
piai district. Owing to the demands
on our space this week, comment on
Mr, Weber's candidacy and q review
OF his qualifications for the Office is
deferred until our next issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

f. p. Brady, of New Orleans, was
prominent visitor to the Ascension
metropolis Tuesday last. The Chief
had an appreciated call from Mr..
Brady during his stay in town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

After spending several weeks in st.
Louis and New Orleans. Mrs. waiter
Iemann and her children, Walter and
Emma Roos, returned home Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Polack and
the;r children, Helen and Robert, Of
Nv Orleans, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. T, B. Lemann.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15
Church of the Ascension.

Morning prayer and sermon tomor-
row at II O'clock. Sunday School at
$50 a. m. Services in the afternoon
at Burnside chapel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Levy and
their son, Jack, passed through town
Thursday en- route from Baton Rouge
IN their home in Napoleonville.