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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

The Comedian-While I was on I
saw the young lady in box D look at
me and then speak to the elder lady.
Did you hear what she said, boy?
The Ush-Yes: she said, "Please
pass the formaldehyde,"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15
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Heart of the
Giver in the
Chr se;5tgz2as Gift
3as5asS ~ s8as3az - a. a. aa S7

THINK a little while before setting
out about the line in which the
tastes Of your friend run. You
will save yourself a vast deal Of tramp
'i}e peoDugh crowded shops.
S.Vousless sweaters are all the go
for girls. Lay in a supply of becoming
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

crepe, the same quantity of beading
anu little more narrow ribbon are re-
CURED. Gut the vest straight, hem on
the bottom, put the beading across the
top and run the ribbon through it.
Six sachets filed with the fayorite
scent of the recipient and made, say, in
heart shape edged with narrow lace,
would be attractive, and they are al.
ways useful, Little lavender silk bags
hlled with dried lavender flowers
would be appreciated by anyone with
"a linen closet
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

fla or the Chinese straw that comes
around tea boxes makes good material
to fashion them out Of. The one pic
tured has a ribbon bow strapped BY
three quaint ribbon roses.
A boudoir cap with frill or ruffle is
easy to make. It consists Of a big cir
Gle and the ruff1e section. Or a bigger
circle can be used and shirred three or
four inches from the edge to form the
frill. This circle should measure about
twenty-five inches across, and this
measurement allows for half-inch
hem aGs@sd the edge.
~ -
@tomach Troubles and Constipation.
7 Those who are afflicted with
stomach trouble and consultation
should read the following: II have
never found anything so good for
stomach trouble and constipation as
Chamberlain's Tablets. / have used
them off and on now for the past
two years. They not only regulate
the action of the bowels, but stimu-
late the liver and keep ones body in
a healthy condition." writes Mrs. |
Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. VI
(Adv.)
For results Advertise in the Cb;af |
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

Don't send away for anything you
can buy at home. It's your duty as
citizen to encourage local enterprise,
instead of sending your money away
to build up some other community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

A Good Bet.
Don't blame the fates for what goes
wrong,
Whatever else you do;
ATS ten to one when care comes on,
The one to blame is you.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

For results! Advertise in the Chief
Telephone 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15

An ad in The Chief will pay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-15
So IL Goes.

So &c Goes.
Il have here an anecdote about
former congressman
1.-THE anecdote is all right, but"
"But what?"
Better hitch 1t onto somebody VIII,
L. still in the limelight."
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-02-07
POOR FUND (Continued)

POOR FUND (Continued)
c.. A. A. Nelson, mdse. for ....
c. A. Anderson ...... X 1000
DR.. +. B. Hicks, County -. .',.,':~
Physicians salary 49,. 1856
DIR. F.. B. Hicks, County
Physicians salary 1914
DR.. F. B. Hicks, post NOR
tum examination, Eddie
Maymmouskwash , 1910
5 $780,.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-02-07

STATE SCHOOL APPORTIONMENT
Receipts
From State of Minnesota. S 1851
Disbursements
ApDOrtioned to the several
school districts ...... S 1893. 10
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-02-07
BOND SINKING FUND

=" - BOND S1NKING- FUND ---7--
r. Receipts s. 49,
Balance on hand Jan. 1st IT.
! 1916 =. ................. $14,637 Al
Tax collections apportioned. 7,088.62
Total .................. s21,726. o3
E.@ Disbursements
Refundment charged back. 5 9.07
Balance on hand Dec. 31st,
1910 9Zl,IlO.S6
Total ...~............. s21,72e. o3
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-02-07

'>"IrENDENI SCHOOL DISTRICT
NUMBER ONE
Receipts
F EaN c0 G apportioned. $3.50. 20
1,,.ala c:..::.;.;.. .....:...... 412.5O
hn Uii H?pecl5tl State AID. :.... 1,971. 90
ApportiOned from Forest Re-
serve Iund ............. 1878
'''o'o SCHOOL apportlonment. 1913. 90
1ot'l '................,. $13,751 S2
Disbursements
P Pae1 Dlstrlct Treasurer. $13,749.51
Refundment charged back ? a.
1otal ................. $13,751.82
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-02-07
Warrants Issued
INCIDENTAL FUND

INCIDENTAL FUND
Receipts
Balance on hand January ],
1916 49,. 263 $40
Transferred from County
Revenue Fund ........ 25000
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 513.40
Disbursements
Warrants Issued S 239 80
Balance on hand December
81, 1916 ................ PA OF
Total 5134O
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-02-07

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NUMBER TWO
Receipts
Lax Lax Collections apportioned. S 1922 81
From Common School Land
+, Al, Ald e;....;.::.: ..... 412 so
From Special State Aid 20 90
Apportioned from Mortgage
Apportioned from Forest Re-
CO. serve fund :......... 1875
State School apportionment. 240 10
State Library Aid. 3 90
Total ................. 5000
Disbursements
Paid District Treasurer $3.50 20
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Happenings of the Day in va
rious Parts of the Ma
tion's Capital.

CONGRESSMAN Frank D. Scott of Mich
tean vouches for the truth Of this Incl
dent, which he insists he saw yester-
day:
A young man boarded a street car out
near the Zoo.
The young man asked the price OF
ride on the cars. on being informed
that it was cents for a straight fare
he brought out the old family wallet
unwound several feet of heavy cord
from it and delved into its depths
eventually producing a nickel.
The conductor. meanwhile gazed medi-
tatively out the window.
When at last the nickel was pro-
duced, the bearer held it out 10 the con-
ductor for a moment. That dignitary
did not see it. being still engaged in
wondering how his stocks were stand
ing that day.
Then, with a grin Of comprehension
the young man from the country en-
deavored TO insert it in the change car
rier attached to the belt Of the conduc'
tor. Now, the conductor was attached
10 the COIN box as much as the coin box
was attached to him, and he objected
10 profane hands being laid upon 1t.
Besides. he thought. out loud. that the
young man should know that the COM
pany officials should have brains
enough TO take care Of money without
1t being forced on them.
Peace was restored with difficulty.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
Arkansaps Elect.

Officers were elected and plans for
the entertainment OF Confederate
Veterans here next June were dis
cussed at a meeting Of the Arkansas
Society at the headquarters Of the
w. c. T. L.. 500 Sixth street north
west, last night. The following of
ficers were elected: Nathan b. Will
Jams, president: Miss Julia Slosson,
first vice president: Fred Tillman,
second vice president; r. J. r. Brooks,
secretary; W. J. Goodwin, treasurer;
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
Il. Of G. Celebration. .

A week OF festivities in celebration
OF the twentieth anniversary OF the
organization OF Washington Council,
X. of G., will end with a reception at
Rauscher's tomorrow night. The Of
ficers of the council who arranged
the several events which made the
anniversary week success are:
James f. Collifiower, grand knight:
Leo +. Stock, deputy grand knight:
william f. Leahy. chancellor; Richard
]. Donnelly, treasurer; DF. A. ID. Will
kinson, financial secretary: Joseph H.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

A talk by y. r. Wood. Of the Ma
tional Museum, on the Language Of
Birds and Animals" featured the
April meeting Of the Trowel Club Of
Master MaEons at the Ebbitt last
night. Miss Hattie Dyer gave Irish
comedy recitations. and solos were
given by Mr.. and Mrs. John Klein,
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

Weller, recorder: B. $. LAWNS. lee
turer; H. E. McCauslsnd. organist:
Francis B. Moriarty. advocate; Wal
lace II. Morris. warden: Richard p.
whitty. deputy warden: John H.
Robb. inside guard; Edward Noight,
outside guard: John J. Buckley, Paul
Easby-Smith and John p. Myers, trus-
tees.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
Arts Club to Elect.

Members of the Arts Club will elect
officers at a meeting tomorrow even
ing. The officers to be chosen are
president. vice president, secretary,
treasurer. corresponding secretary.
six members of the board of govern
ors. and sixteen members of the COM
mittee on admissions.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
All Asked to Drill.

Every male resident Of the District
past the age of eighteen is invited
to participate in military drill to be
held by the National Capital Mill
tary College at the Highway bridge
at o'clock this afternoon. Other
drills. also open to the public. will
be held every Monday and Wednes-
day evening, at o'clock, on the
White House EIipse.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
Retail M.rchantS Meeting.

Questions of trade, with special a.
tention to the new conditions brCuc hit
about through the war. viii be dis
cussed at a meeting Of the Retail
Merchants Association. Thursday
evening at the rooms Of the organiza-
tion in the Star building.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
Georriun. to Mret.

Addresses by Congressman Over
street and BRAND OF Georgia will
mark the meeting of the members of
the Georgia state Society at the New
Ebbitt Tuesday evening. The or
ganizstion also will discuss the ad-
Visibility of absndoping its annual
banquet because OF war conditions
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

Members of the Mississippi Society
will meet at the New Ebbitt Friday
evening at S o'clock. Senator John
Sharp Williams will make a patriotic
address. touching on the coming
visit of Confederate Veterans to the
Capital. and there will be a musical
program.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

The Rev. James Shera Montgomery.
pastor OF Calvary Methodist Episcopal
Church, Columbia road. between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets north
west. will give lectEre-sermon AT
the church tonight on The Patriot
ism of Universal Military Training.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
ASKS FARM WORK AID.

Secretary OF Labor Wilson has tele-
graphed State governors. asking Co
operation in extending the organiza-
tion of the United Boys Working Re
serve to include all boys not expert
enced in farm work.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
PANAMA SENDS WAR BOARD.

Panama will send a war commission
to Washington. according to unofficial
advices received at the State Depart
ment today. Dispatches from Panama
said E. \. Morales, Aristides Arizona,
and DIR. Porras, Panama minister TO
the United States. had been named by
President. Valdez to confer with
American officials.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

Miss Lillian Emerson, William Goble,
Miss Ruby SWEET, and Mrs. Mable Il.
Tucker. H. NJ. VandervOrt. vice
president of the club, presided.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
BRAZIL PICKS VIENNA ENVOY.

RIO DE JANEIRO. April 29.-Ap-
pointment of DR.. Oliviera as minister
to Austria by the Brazilian govern
ment was interpreted as meaning
Brazil will not break relations with
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

Quickest Service To baltimore
Every Hour On the Hour. Baltimore
& Ohio. S1.T5 round trip, Saturdays
and sundays, Sl.50.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

College songs and fraternal talks
marked a banquet held by the men,
hers of Pi Beta Phi Sorority at the
Powhatan Hotel last night on the
fftieth anniversary Of its organiza-
tion. Miss Gertrude Brown. president
Of the Alumni Club of the sorority.
was toastmistress. Among those who
spoke were Misses Marion Farguson,
Gertrude Kutzleb, RhOda Watkins.
Margaret Prentiss, Elizabeth Jones,
and Ella Gardner
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

J. a. Bostick. corresponding secre-
tary: A. Brewster, sergeantat-arms.
and o. c. Ludwig, historian.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

the dual monarchy. as she has done
with Germany.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

Artistic Floral Decorations
And beautiful home grown flowers for all 90
ciaI functions GUIDE, l2ll + 81. -Advt-
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
Big Scottish RIt. CIa...

An unusually large class is expect
the spring reunion. beginning on
May IA. Members who have been par
ticularly fortunate in their canvass
IN gare Milton Hopfenmsier. X. c. c.
H: Roe Fulkerson. X. c. c. H.: l..
whiting Estes, thirty-second degree:
William W. Jermsine. thirty second
degree, and Henry Lansburgh, thirty
second degree.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Today, TaBIe dlHote Dinner. 5 to Q,
s125. Music. Harvey's Famous Res-
taurant, llth and Pa. Ave.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

Champagne, Gray, White,
Bronze, etc. Hand-turned soleS
with dainty Louis XIV French
heels. Sizes up to So, mostly
A and B widths. Originally
priced up to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

With hand-turned soleS and
covered Louis XIV heels. a
very smart style. If you will
need canvas shoes any time
this summer get pair or two
of these and save at least a
dollar. All sizes.
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

We've assembled for omorroWs selling noteworthy SNOW
footwear offerings prices which are little short OF astonishing Nor
we placed our orders for these shoes and although prices have since
advanced we're giving you the benefit the savings derived ro
foresight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04
Efficient Government To Be Urged
at State Meet
DELEGATES TO TOPEKA JAN. 8
Will Form Permanent League 10
Work for More Economical
and Simpler Rule In State,
County and City

Topeka, Dec. 2S.-Kansas is 10
see the biggest meeting ever held IN
this state in the interest OF better
government in Topeka the after
noon of January s. according to
plans being made by the Kansas
Better Government league. The
membership committee of the league
of which Charles NJ. Harger OF ADJ
lene. is chairman, met yesterday
afternoon in the office of Governor
Gamer and made arrangements for
the statewide convention, an out
growth of the preliminary confer
ence which met in Topeka Decem-
har At the call of Governor Cap
per.
eve are planning to have at
least 1000 delegates in Topeka forI
the meeting" according to- Chair
man Harger. Representative men
and women will be appointed by
MAYORS. boards of county commits
sioners. chairmen of county central
committees. both Republican and
Democratic, and by the governor.
"These delegates will meet here
to form a statewide organization
that will take up the work of giving
Kansas new constitution at the
earliest possible moment. In the
meantime it will endeavor to obtain,
through the legislature, a modifica-
ton of state and county govern
ment to the greatest extent posi-
BILE under the present constitution.
Reports from leading citizens all
over the state received by Governor
CAMPER and other members Of the
league. indicate widespread inter-
est in the movement. and that
definite plan for the improvement
Of government will be welcomed BY
a large majority of the people of
Kansas. Efficiency, economy and
simplicity are the three watchwords
OF the movement for modern gov
srRment for Kansas. The leaders
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04
DEFICIT OF S313,OOO,OOO
IN NATIONS EXPENSE

Washington, Dec. 30.-Presiden1
Wilson has tentatively agreed with
administration leaders in congress
on a bond issue to meet part of the
treasury deficit which confronts
the government for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1918.
Although imports and exports
are the largest in the nations his
tory the appropriations are far out
running the income and are prac-
tically two billion dollars a year.
The bond issue will be the first
since Cleveland's administration
when bonds were issued in time oil
peace to run the government.
The congressional appropriations
committees, basing their estimates
upon the actual appropriations
without regard to whether the ex-
ecutive departments spend all Or
part of the appropriations, figure
$313,269,6 as the deficit.
Beginning next July, the expense
of the government at Washington
will be Az million dollars day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04
FARM LOAN BANK
SITES ARE NAMED


Washington, Dec. zS.-Twelve
cities in which are to be located the
federal farm loan banks were an
nounced by the farm loan board
and it is expected that within sixty
DAYS the new system will be in
operation, ready to make the loans
for which applications already are
pouring in from every section of
the country.
Stock subscription books of the
banks will be opened within the
next ten days, probably about jan
uary ., to remain open for thirty
DAYS. Under the law each bank will
have capital of $4,000.
Temporary directors, five to each
bank, will be named, probably
within the next three weeks, by the
board. AS soon as the hanks have
been organized and borrowers have
subscribed TO 100000 Of the stock
of each bank the temporary direc-
tors will surrender their authority
TO boards OF nine directors each,
six of whom will be named by the
farmer borrowers and three by the
farm loan board.
In designating locations to the
banks the board was guided chiefly
by the needs of rural sections.
Springfield, Mass, Baltimore, Md,
AColumbia, s. c., Louisville, KY
New Orleans, La, St. Louis, Mo-,
st. Paul, Mimi, Omaha, Neb., Wich-
ita, Kan, Houston, Tex, Berkeley
Cal, Spokane, Wash, are the cities
in which the banks will be located
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04

shooting them" And as he made this
Judgment OF women | forgot for mo
ment that we discussed that Madam
Whltworth whom II was causing me
great pain to discover 10 be the enemy
OF France, and thought OF my beauti-
full mother whom be had Judged with
out ever having encountered, and a
great longing rose in my heart so to
comport myself that his heart should
learn to trust In me as man and then
discover the honor OF woman through
me at some future time. took re
solve that such should be the case. and
to that end asked of him:
How is 1t that can serve you In
these serious troubles, my Uncle Rob
ertf" And as asked that question |
made also a vow in my heart against
that black crow woman.
Now. that's what I'm coming TO.
The French government is sending an
army expert down here to look over
the situation and make the contracts.
| cant sneak their beathenish tongue
or read IL, and ! want somebody
whom l can trust--trust. mind you-tO
help me talk with him and make any
necessary translations. That Whit.
worth hussy has been translating for
as. and don't trust her. Your letter
was handed to me in the governors
private office. and both he and | saw
what a help 1t would be to have VOC
here when this Frenchie-who Is a
Count Something or Other-and his
servants and secretaries. what he calls
his suit. arrive. By George, sir, We
need your advice in eating and drink
ing them. DO you suppose they'll have
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04

intelligence enough to eat the mama
Of the gods, which is corn pone. and
drink the nectar, which is plain whis-
ky, or viii we be expected to furnish
them with snails and absinth?'
At that I laughed a very large laugh
and made this answer 10 the perturba-
ton OF my uncle, the General Robert:
II will tell you after luncheon, my
Uncle Robert. because have not as
yet eaten In this Harpeth country OF
America"
IAN right; wen talk about 1t after
you've had one of old Kizzie's fried
chicken dinners. Here we are at the
mansion. Remember, you know the
whole situation and are only supposed
to know the part that Governor Bill
thinks Is the whole Look at me- boy?'
And as the big car drove up to the
curb before a great stone house with
tall pillars on guard OF Its front, he
laid both his hands upon my shoulders
and turned me toward him with force
and no gentleness, and then with his
keen eyes did he look down into the
very soul Of me.
Eyes, see | can trust, you, sir. God
bless you, boyr' he said, after a very
long moment Of time.
"Yes, my Uncle Robert" | answered
him without turning my eyes from
his.
We'll, then, here We are. came
to the side door so | wouldn't have to
introduce you to any Of the boys this
morning, for we want to have talk
with the governor before dinner, and
| don't dare keep Klzzie waiting. 1t
rifles her, and a riled woman burns up
things, masters, husbands, cooking or
worse. Come on"
Here's my boy. governor" was all
the introduction my uncle, the General
Robert, administered to me; then l
stood and looked into the face of him
whom afterward l discovered to be
the greatest gentleman in the world,
with my heart beating in my throat
and yet astir under my woman's
breast In the place 1t had always be-
before resided, after we had been ush-
cred into the gouverneur's room by an
old black servant called Cato.
ITO be continued
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04
Germany Must Name Terms Before
Allies Consider Conference
EXPECT REPLY TO NOTE SOON
England, Fearing German Insincer-
ity in Peace Proposal Is Not
Expected to Agree to Plan
for Peace Conference

London, Dec. 28.-England and
France have fully agreed upon the
terms of the reply to be made to
the peace proposals of the Teutonis
allies, the Associated Press learned
at the foreign office today. 1t is
hoped here that the answer may bel
dispatched by the end of this week I
but other nations of the entente, all
though agreed in principle, may re-'
quire verbal alterations which would
necessitate further delay. 1t is ex-
pected that once this reply has
been forwarded, the response to
President Wilson's note will follow
very shortly.
1t is not believed in official cir
Giles here that there exists any pos
sibility of assembling a peace con-
ference, as proposed in the German
reply to President Wilson's note, I'M
less Germany is willing to make
suggestions in advance regarding
her ideas of the terms of peace.
BY her lack of sincere responsive
ness and the inconclusive nature of
her reply, England holds, Germany
is self-convicted of lack of sincerity
in her peace proffers. Strong in
fluenees were at work today urging
that Great Britain make this insin-
certify still more striking by such =
statement Of the entente's fighting
principles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04
RUSSIAN INVASION NEXT
OF GERNIANY'S EFFORTS

Berlin, Dec. 2S.-The defeat of
the Russo-Rumanian forces by the
invading Teutonic army has been
complete ii is announced officially.
Russian troops which attempted to
regain lost ground were thrust back
and elected from their new posi-
tions with heavy losses. In yester-
days fighting the Austro-Germans
took 5000 prisoners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-04
FORM COMPANY TO COMPETE
WITH GERMANY AFTER WAR

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-A company
was formed here today to cooperate
in a movement to have American
made goods replace in France and
Belgium, articles of German manu-
facture at the close of the Euro
pean war. 1t is believed by the pro-
moters Of theh movement that the
plan will result in adding millions
of dollars of export trade annually
to this country's business. Represen-
tatives and prominent officials Of
France and Belgium are said to be
encouraging the increment.