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The broad ax., 1917-04-14
FOR ANTI-LITTER LEAGUE.
Several Thousand "BIock Captains"
Will Assist In Crusade.

Will Assist In Crusade.
New York.-A movement to appoint
several thousand "block captains" to
cooperate with the New York Anti
Litter league in its work of keeping
the streets and sidewalks clean was
started at Il conference in the Aldine
club, attended by city officials and rep
rcSentatives Of nearly score of cham
bers OF commerce, boards of trade,
neighborhOoi associations and other
civic organizations.
For the present it is probable that
captains will he appointed only from
the ranks of the organizations interest
ed in the movement, but eventually
the league hopes to have captain on
every block in the city, whose duty it
will be to urge upon janitOrS, porters,
Shopkeepers and the general public the
necessity of keeping the sidewalks
clean and sweeping their litter into
proper receptacles.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
YALE MEN IN AERO UNIT.
They Enroll In Naval Service and Be-
gin Training.

They Enroll In Naval Service and Be-
gin Training.
New London, Conn. - Sixteen mem
bers of Yale's flying unit arrived from
New Haven and after being enrolled
by Commander Yates Stirling, U. S. ~.
of the local submarine base, the young
men returned to the Elm City.
William L. Sullivan, who will be
their instructor, is an experienced avi-
ator employed by +. Trubee Dawson
last season, making several flights and
at times accompanying the submarines
in their maneuvers. The entire Yale
squad of aviators numbering forty
eight left New York for Palm Beach,
where ten flying machines awaited
them for daily practice.
David McColloch, another veteran
aviator, will also instruct the Yale men
at Palm Beach.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
WILLIAMS WAS TERROR TO
new YORK EVILDOERS
Broke Up Gangs and Earned Title
"Czar of TenderIoin."

New York.-For nearly thirty years
one OF the most striking and pictur-
esque figures in the metropolitan police
department was former Inspector
Alexander S. Williams, who died re-
Gently.
Williams was policeman Of the old
school. Sometimes they called him
the clubber," and at others 'the car
Of the Tenderloin." He earned both
titles, the former breaking heads of
thugs on the lower east side and the
gas house district, and the latter by
his conduct during the eleven years he
was in command of the West Thirtieth
street precinct.
In ,1S66 Williams tired of ship car
pentry, the trade he had learned, and
became a policeman. His first post
was on Houston street, where the
toughest men in the city congregated.
Their speciality was beating COPS"
but they did not beat Williams. Pick
ing out the toughest Of the gang, Will
liams thrashed him thoroughly. There
after the new policeman was not trou-
bled.
In 1872 he was made captain and sent
to the East Thirty-fifth street station.
Gangs ruled the neighborhood, but the
new captain dubbed them into sub
mission.
1t was in 1876 that Williams was
sent to the West Thirtieth street sta
ton, controlling the district given over
to gambling and all night revels. He
retired on a pension after the Lexow
investigation.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
COLLEGES IN WAR
Institutions of Learning Rush to
National Defense.
SCIENTIFIC AID IMPORTANT.

Princeton Has Adopted Resolutions to
Enlarge Military Science and Tactics
Course to Continue Two Years-cen-
sus of College Men to See What Each
Can Do.
Princeton, n. J.-Princeton univer-
sity will not be behind other American
institutions Of learning in furthering
Americas defense. OF the many pre-
paredness measures proposed here one
of the most important is the scientific
aid to be given the national research
council in solving military problems
and devising new engines Of war.
President Hibben has appointed a
committee of twelve members Of the
faculty, alumni and trustees to super
wise this work.
The faculty has also adopted resolu-
lions to enlarge the military science
and tactics course, which will now con-
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
LEGENDS OF WAR
Many Strange Superstitions Are
Born on Battlefield.
GOLD COINS GOOD LUCK SIGNS

To Dream of Autobus Considered Death
Token-AppeaIs to Have Currency
Sent to Bank of France and Keep II
From Enemy Reduces Amount at
Front.
Paris.-The character Of the war has
allowed a number Of legends and su-
perstitions to be born and spread,
some of which can be traced and eX-
planned, while others remain obscure.
To dream of an autobus has become
token of death. ApoIlinaire, the
poet, has found this superstition in
four different regiments and gives a
story Of sergeant who succeeded in
averting the omen in the case of a cor
poral who said he had dreamed Of an
autobus. How can that be-" the SER
geant asked, when you have never
been to Paris or seen an autobusF p
The corporal described the vision.
'aThat an autobusr' declared the SER
geant. why, that's one of those new
machines that the English are using.
Don't let that worry you"
A regiment from the south has the
same belief about an automobile wagon
instead Of an autobus and can quote
many examples Of the truth of such
dreams.
Gold coins are a mascot in the front
lines, a superstition not difficult to ex-
plain. 1t was at first believed that
wounded men on whom some gold was
found would be better looked after by
those who found them, and by degrees
the belief grew up, especially among
artillery, that gold coin was a tails
man against being mutilated if they
were taken prisoners whether wounded
or not.
Apollinaire knew Of a certain battery
which in May, 1915, had some $1,000
in gold among its men, thanks chiefly
to their commerce in rings, paper
knives and other souvenirs, made by
them from cartridge cases and alumni
mum and sold to foot soldiers.
The governments appeals to have
gold sent to the Bank of France and
not to let it fall into enemy hands in
case Of capture have since reduced the
amount of gold at the front, but many
keep some coins as charm. Many men
sew coins touching one another in such
way as to make a shield over the
heart.
A story that is believed in the ranks
shows how gold can attract the Ger
mans. A sergeant made a gold coin
glitter in the sun and some thirsty
German soldiers walked right up to the
French trench, charmed by its dazzle,
and were easily captured.
every man has his own particular
STAR" Lyons farm hand said to Apol-
linaire, 'but he must know it. A gold
coin is the only means to put you in
communication with your star, so that
its protecting virtue can be exercised.
I have a piece Of gold and so am easy
in my mind shall never be touched"
As a matter Of fact he was seriously
wounded later.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
ODD MALADY IN WISCONSIN
Swollen Glands and High Temperature
Features of Outbreak.

Galesville, Wis.-Four persons have
died here and scores are i'll, some crit
ically, from a disease the nature of
which has baffled physicians from the
Rochester QIinn.) foundation and the
local health authorities. Schools have
been closed as a result of the outbreak.
City officials appealed to physicians
in other cities for assistance in check
ing the spread of the malady. Accord
ing to the statement Of physicians who
have had the disease under observa-
ton, little difficulty is experienced in
detecting the symptoms, swollen
glands and high temperature, but add
that the proper treatment has not been
developed.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
DOG SAVES GIRLS LIFE.
Animal Drags Her From River to a
Sanitarium.

Sanitarium.
Green Bay, Wis.-Madeline Denny,
aged ten, of Little Rapids, owes her
life to the courage and faithfulness Of
Brewster, a bulldog owned by Miss
Helen Scheller, superintendent Of the
Brown county tuberculosis sanitarium.
Madeline was crossing Fox river when
she fell through a hole in the ice.
81 chung on to the edge and scrcam-
ed" she said. Brewster was standing
on the bank. He ran to me, grabbed
my sleeve and pulled until 1 was able
to extricate myself. Then he dragged
me by the collar to the sanitarium
grounds"
The grounds are about 200 yards
from the river.
Brewster will be given a new collar,
properly inscribed, just like heroic hu-
mans get Carnegie medals.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
TO BAR TOWN CLOCK.

Hotel Keeper Seeks Injunction Against
City Timepiece.
Wichita, Kan.-S. ]. Smalley, pro-
prietor Of the Coronado hotel, across
the street from the city hall, employed
a lawyer to obtain an Injunction to
prevent Mayor Bentley and the COM
missioners from installing a clock in
the city hall tower.
For years citizens have petitioned
administrations to beautify the I'M
slightly boarded up tower with a clock,
and the Bentley administration let a
contract for 81 800 clock. smalley al
leges that the striking Of the clock win
wake up his guests every hour at night,
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
WOMEN WEAR HOOPSKIRTS.
Old Time Costume Reception In Cocks
Homo For Belgian Fund.

New York.-The old country place of
eX-Representative William W. Cocks at
Westbury, on Long Island, had the ap-
pearance of an old manse during the
Revolutionary war. Mrs. Cocks and Il
number of her neighbors held a recep-
ton at which every one wore an old
costume. There were the hoopskirts.
the hustle and the hobble.
Over 500 persons crowded the Cocks
home, and a good sum was realized for
the Belgian relief fund, for the benefit
Of which the affair was held.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
MEAT AS SIDE LINE
IN .JEWELRY STORE

+ Calexico. Cal.-Cartoonists and
!. paragraphers have not been so
= very extravagant in their depic-
!. lions of Fl. c. of l. If one Is to
!. Judge by the innovation of a
+ Main street jeweler here who has
/. actually put in meats as a side
1. line. The store presents a daz-
+ zling array Of diamonds, steaks,
+ rubies, pork chops, pigs feet and
I. amethysts. The old talk about
I. casting your pearls before swine
/. now seems certain to acquire an
I. added significance.
:.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
FORTUNE TO POLICEMAN.
Brooklyn PatroIman Goes to California
For leqacy.

Brooklyn PatroInan Goes to California
For Legacy.
New York.-A nineteen days leave
Of absence was granted by Police Com
missioner Woods to Patrolman James
f. Gaffney Of the Bedford avenue po-
lice station, Williamsburg. The police
man started for the Pacific coast to
claim a fortune left to him by an aunt.
Gaffney, who is thirty-five years old,
married and lives at 124 Oak street,
has been a dozen years on the force.
The inheritance ranges all the way
from $4,000 to 100000, and the first
knowledge the policeman had of his
good fortune was when he received q.
letter from San Francisco attorney.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
GERMANS IMPROVE AIR FIRE.
They Greatly Increase Dangers of En-
tente Reconnaissance.

London. - Airmen returning from
France report that the Germans are
using new methods of combating the
British airmen. Hitherto it has been
possible for the British aviators to pa
troll over the important German posi-
lions by making squadron flights, the
Germans using scattering anti-air craft
fire.
Now the Germans concentrate their
anti-air craft guns on given areas, fore
ing the British aviators to go through
a whitening fire if they wish to recon-
hotter the positions.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
Fewer ENGLISH Motor Licenses.

London.-The number of automobile
licenses issued in Great Britain and
Ireland is only about half what it was
before the war. In 1914 there were
537, 900 registered motor vehicles Of all
kinds. The total for the following year
was only 100000 and for 1916 about
$4,000.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
WEEK" IS SELECTED.
Welfare Association Sets May 1-6 as
Period of Celebration.

New York.-May to has been des-
ignated as "baby week. throughout
the country. The Babies Welfare as
ISOLATION Of New York city urges all
organizations to undertake local cele-
brations In the districts where they
work and advises that in view Of the
present national situation no attempt
be made to form a centrally organized
committee to run a campaign like
those Of previous years.
It Is felt that the work Of instructing
parents In the needs and rights Of
babyhood can be done Just as effective
" in this way.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
Gemmed SpectaeIes For Dog.

Atlantic City.-Diamond Jim Brady
placed an order with a jeweler for a
pair Of tortoise shell spectacles to be
studded with chips Of rose colored
stones as a gift for Mickers Mallory, a
terrier owned by William Mallory, a
board walk shopkeeper. Mr.. Brady
took fancy to the dog and noticed its
eyesight is affected.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
TOSS OF A COIN PICKS
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

. Cripple Greek, Colo.-Thomas
. Surber, Democratic alderman, is
. the Democratic candidate for
. mayor by the grace of the flip
. ping Of a dollar that came
. tails" The choice lay between
!! Surber and Frank Vetter, another
. alderman. The leaders could not
; decide, so the men, who are good
; friends, settled it by the toss Of
. q coin.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
DYE STOCK RISES $50 TIMES.
Britisher Bankrupt Before War Now
Worth S425.o00.

London.-The few firms Of British
dye manufacturers have made enor-
nous profits since the beginning of
the war. The report of one Of them
shows that the value of its shares has
risen from 81 to $500.
The value Of the stock held by one
stakeholder who was declared bank
rupt before the war jumped to- $425,-
600. Before the war the stock was
worth about $500.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
WOULD COVER FAIR FORMS.
Illinois Bill Fixes Low Limit For De-
collete Gowns.

Springfield, Ill.-A barred zone"
regulating decollete gown exposures in
bathrooms will be established by the
state Of Illinois If an amendment Of
fered by Senator Denvir to a Demo
cratic bill is adopted.
Senator Denvir's amendment would
prohibit at public dances women from
wearing any dress that exposed the
body below a line drawn from Shout
der tip to shoulder tip.
The broad ax., 1917-04-14
MULE BEAT HORSE AND MOTOR
Proved Superior In Rural Mail Service
Through Snow and Ice.

Through Snow and Ice.
Middleboro, Mass. A sure footed
mule accustomed to many hardships
proved superior to horse and motorcar
in the delivery Of rural mail through
highways packed deep with drifts of
ice and snow. Not since the rural route
hereabout was established fifteen years
ago had such road conditions been re-
ported as a result Of a March snow
storm.
Samuel Guilford, carrier, tried to
reach the country districts in a horse
drawn pung, but made no progress.
Later an automobile was pressed into
use; but, like the horse, it failed. Then
Guilford hired a mule and experienced
no further trouble.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06

Claim of David Babbitt for $45.00 reduced to $25.00.
 Claim of Babbitt Bros, for $231.00, reduced to $225.00.
 Road pay rolls to the amount of $7S1.O0 were approved by the Board and the Clerk was authorized to issue checks to the proper persons in pay ment of the same.
 The report of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for the month of February, 1917, showing the col lection of $3.75 on account of hunting licenses issued and state game ward ems receipt for the same, was ap- proved.
 The report of A. w. Brown, justice of the peace at Fredonia, for the month of February, 1917. showing the collection of fees to the amount of $1.25 and treasurer's receipt for
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06


 and They'll Peel Right on! toe so big it was murder to put on my shoe. used salves and other things that ate or more of the toe than they did the corn. I'd cut and dig with knives and scissors, but now no more fooling for me. Two drops of 'Gets-It' did all the work. It makes the corn shrivel and get so loose that you can just pick 1t right off with your fingers"
 There has been nothing new dis covered for corns since "Gets-It" was born. It's the new way-the common-sense, simple, sure way.
 "Gets-It" is sold everywhere. 25c bottle, or sent on receipt of price bv E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago. H. Sold in Flagstaff and recommends as the worlds best corn remedy b. Wm. Marian and The Kahl Drug Go
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
Corns Loosen Off
 With Magic "Gets.Y'
2 Drops Do the Work, Painlessly.

"T tell you. before I heard of 'Gets-It used to try one thing after another for corns. I still had them. I used bandages and they made my
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Office of the Board of Supervisors, Flagstaff, Arizona, April 2, 1917.
 Pursuant to law, the Board of Sup ervisors met today. Present, Chair man Woolfolk, Members Hart and Caring, County Attorney Wilson and Clerk Rees.
 No. Fund, 1857 to 1881 Salary pay roll, Salary, 1882 to 1913 Salary pay roll,
 | G.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06

the same, was approved.
 The report of w. c. Hart, supt. of the county hospital for the month of March 1917, showing the number of indigents housed and cared for was approved.
 The report of the Custodian of the Bright Angel trail for the month of March 1917, showing the collection of tolls to the amount of $496.00 and treasurer's receipt for the same, was approved.
 The report of the Custodian of the Bringht Angel Trail for the month of March 1917, showing the number of men employed and the time, was ap- proved.
 The chairman of the Board report ed the approval of the notary bond of Joseph M. Holub.
 The report of the county assessor
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06

The minutes of the previous meet ing were read and approved. The following claims were audited and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants to the proper persons, drawn upon the proper funds in pay ment of the same:
 Amount.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-08
EVERY LOUISIANA FARM
SHOULD RAISE SHEEP

Mutton and lamb are among the
most nutritious of our foods, and
wool is one Of our necessary staples.
A large increase in these important
products is much needed at the pres
ent time, and will be more needed In
the immediate future.
Louisiana has extensive areas that
could be successfully and profitablv
utilized for sheep production, thereby
adding immensely to the general food
and wool supplies; and the intelli.
gent stocking of such areas with
sheep would be one of the best means
of conserving the feed which these
lands produce.
The number Of sheep in Louisiana
at the present time is negligible as
compared to what she could support.
every farm in the state should
carry small flock of sheep; and our
cut-oVer lands and other extensive
grazing areas should have considerable
numbers Of sheep on them. For not
only will mutton and wool be reoufr.
ed In increased amounts, for both food
and clothing, but the. Industry. ,p
properly conducted, should be fo,,na
protltable.-W H. Dalrymple, Depart.
ment of Veterinary Science, Louisiana
State University.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-08
COULD HARDLY
STAND ALONE
Terrible Suffering From Headache,
Sideache, Backache, and Weak
ness, Relieved by Cardm,
Says This Texas Lady.

Gonzales, Tex Mrs. Minnie Phil
pot, Of this place, writes: "Five years
ago was taken with pain in my
left side. It was right under my
left rib. It would commence with an
aching and extend up into my left
shoulder and on down into my back.
By that time the pain would be SO
severe I would have to take to bed,
and suffered usually about three days
IL suffered this way for three years,
and got to be a mere skeleton and was
so weak I could hardly stand alone.
Was not able to go anywhere and had
to let my house work go...I suffered
awful with pain in my back and I
had the headache all the time. just
was unable to do a thing. My life
was a l0isery, my stomach got In an
awful condition, caused from taking
SO much medicine. suffered so much
pain. had just about given up all
hopes Of our getting anything to help
me.
One day a Birthday Almanac was
thrown in my yard. After reading
its testimonials I decided to try Car
dui, and am SO thankful that T did,
for I began to improve when on the
second bottle. II am now q wen
woman and feeling fine and the cure
has been permanent fer it has been
two years since my awful bad health.
! will always praise and recommend
Cardua" Try Cardui today. q Is
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-08
CLIP THIS AND PIN
ON WIFE's DRESSER
cincinnati man tells how to sFriyeI
up corns or caiIuses so they
lift off with fingers.

Ouch ? /! i! This kind Of roupb
talk will be heard less here in town If
people troubled with corns will follow
the simple advice of this Cincinnati
authority, who claims that a few drons
OF drug called freezone when applied
20 tender, aching corn or hardened cal
ius stops soreness at once, and soon The
corn or eallus dries up and lifts right
off without pain.
lie says freezone dries Immediately
allu never lnflames or even irritates the
surrounding skin. A small bottle of of
treezone will cost very little at anv
drug store, but will positively remove
every hard or soft corn or callus from
ones feet. Millions of American women
viii welcome this announcement since
the inauguration of the high heels. If
your druggist doesn't have freezone tell
him to order small bottle for vouS
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-08
sHERIFFs SALE.
State Of Louisiana-Parish of Ascan-
sion--Twenty- Seventh Judicial
District Court.
Adolphe Meter
VS.. No. 2493
Theophile Gentil

by VIRTUE OF and in obedience TO
- an order of seizure and sale, is-l
sued by the above named court in the
above entitled and numbered cause,
and to me directed, | have seized and
taken into my possession, and will Of
fer for sale at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, according to-
law, at the principal front door of tho
courthouse of the parish Of Ascension,
IN the city of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917,
at l o'clock a. M, the following de-
scrlbed property, to-Wit::
His rights, titles and interest, be-
ing the undivided one-fifth of another
certain lot of ground situated in
the town of Donaldsonville, parish Of
Ascension, in that part of said town
formerly known as Faubourg Lessard,
designated on the plan of said Fau-
bourg as lot number fifteen, forming
the corner of Lessard and Attakapas
now Nichols avenue, bounded by the
property formerly belonging to Fer
dlnand Terrio on one side and in the
rear, measuring sixty feet front on
Lessard street by a depth and front
on Attakapas street OF one hundrea
and twenty feet, together with all of1 y
the buildings and improvements there
on and thereunto belonging.
Another certain lot of ground STU
ated in the parish of Ascension, town
of Donaldsonville, in that part OF sala
town known as Faubourg Lessara,
designated on plan of said town by
the lot number twenty-five, fronting
on Opelousas street, measuring flfty
two feet two inches by depth OF one
hundred and seven feet six incaes,
measure, bounded on one
side by lot number twenty-one, on ths
other side by lot number twenty
three, and in the rear by lot twenty
four, when it measures ffty-seYes
feet four inches; together with al q !.
The buildings thereon and theTeuhpo
belonging. Being the same properly
which the said Theophile Gentn IN
lerited from his late father, Domi-
1ique Gentil, who died on the I'm 4
lay of April, 1906, and his mother,
1ugenie Guedry, surviving widow q
he said Dominique Gentil, who aisu
IN the 18th day of January, 1910.
Terms and conditionsCash Y
United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascenslon
)onaldsonville, La, June 27, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-08
How's Thise

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hail. S
Catarrh Cure.
F., ]. CHENEY e CO., Toledo. o.
c,,s we. the undersigned. have known f. j.
MIN perfectly honorable in ali business
transactions and financially able to carry
ouI any obligations made by his firm.
NAIIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo O
hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally.
aeung directly upon the blood and mu,
eous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constellation