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The New York herald., 1921-06-23
Productive Endoyymeuts

The productive endowment of major
American colleges now is estimated To
be nearly 5000, 900 900. In 1917 it was
less than $500, ,000.0 900, according to
survey made by the Bureau of Educa
tion. Tine productive endowment fund
total earning interest at an average rate
OF per cent. is increasing daily, the
records show.
Officals of the Bureau OF Education
state that despite the big total of bene-
factions flowing into the Golfers OF
schools and colleges many institutions
are closing each year with deficit, and
salaries OF teachers and professors are
inadequate In view OF the still depreci-
ated purchasing power Of the dollar
More than $3.50. 100000 a year is being
spent for operating costs by colleges.
Although the dollar will buy only about
one-hslf as much labor or 80 per cent
q much value in commodities as befor,
the war, operating costs OF colleges have
increased only slightly since the pre-war
period. In 1917-1S colleges received 4
total income tand spent IT'D OF sl3T.-
600, 600 according TO the records. II
additions to the productive endowment
total are considered the total income
was about Si50,000.000
Many colleges are ending each year
with a big deficit. The last published
report of Yale University shows a deficit
for the year OF nearly 100000. In that
year nearly 5000 graduates engaged in
a campaign TO increase the productive
endowment fund.
Harvard recently closed a drive from
which resulted pledges totalling s12,-
00e. 900 This money Is intended 10 be
paid over a period of years and is not
intended to meet current deficits. but
to provide funds which shall earn In
tcrest 20 increase the annual income
Princeton recently obtained $4,000 600
through a drive.
The New York herald., 1921-06-23
$t00,OO0,O00 GIVEN
COLLEGES OF nation
Increasing Sums Needed i'll
Face OF the Decreased
Value of Dollar.
RECORD IN DONATIONS
Graduate Drives in Every
State Swell Productive
EndOwments.
LATTER NOW $60O,0OO,OOO
Despite This Many Institu-
tiOns Close Each Year
With Deficits.
LATTER NOW S6OO,OOO,OOO
Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., June 22.

approximately S100 0s0,0 900 has been
donated, mostly III small sums. to col =
leges and schools of higher education
in an effort to help them carry on
their work in face OF the rapidly fall
Ing value of the dollar resulting from
the war, according to data in possess
sion of the Bureau of Education.
Thousands of college graduates in
all sections Of the country are en-
gagged in an almost continuous ef-
fort to increase the productive en-
dowments of their schools.
Millions in bequests are flowing into
the treasures OF most of the go col
leGes and professional schools each
year TO enable them to meet their
salary lists and establish new and i'm
proved laboratories and provide ia
cilities for the largest college enrol
ment in history.
Campaigns for funds are being con-
Quoted by colleges in practically every
part OF the country. Exact reports on
the campaigns and collections are diffl-
cut TO obtain since there is no central
bureau for this information. The Bu-
reau Of Education has neither funds nor
forces TO keep in close touch with the
work. but is in constant receipt Of
pamphlets college catalogues, bulletins
issued by alumni associations and the
like, through which fairly accurate
idea Of the movement may be obtained.
Up to q year ago approximately SOL
600. 900 had been added to the productive
endowment funds of the nations colleges
according to one tabulaton. This aside
from large bcquests and the value OF
property owned by schools and colleges.
1t represented simply money contributed
TO enable the colleges TO meet operating
deficits and to provide cash for invest
ments to increase their incomes.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

with a view of showing as much
strength as possible, and the Demo
Gratis for the purpose of making tine-r
majority overwhelmingly big. The
women vote which will be consldera-
Bile, is expected to play an important
role in the contest and to make the
tctal vote much larger than was ever
polled at municipal elections here.
Brief sketches of the several as
pirants have already appeared in The
Chief. The candidates Of the Demo
cratic ticket are: For mayor, Jos. N.
Gisclard, manager of the wholesale
grocery department Of B. Lemann
and Bro; for commissioner Of IL
nance, Charest Thibaut, cashier of
the Bank of Ascension, and for COM
missioner of streets and parks, u.
Oh.meyer, dealer in automobile and
electrical supplies. The Republican
nominees are: For mayor, K. A. Au-
coin, proprietor Of the Donaldson
vile Garage; for commissioner OF Il
ance, Henry Goette, well-known busl-
ness man, and for commissioner of
streets and parks, L. J. Echeverria,
rice planter and dealer in hides.
All of the men are we'll known to the
voters of Donaldsonville who can be
depended upon to properly express
their choice with their ballots on
election day.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
TOWN ELECTION NEAR.

On Saturday, May z, two weeks
from today, an election will be held
in this city for the selection of a
mayor, commissioner of finance and
commissioner of streets and parks.
There are two tickets in the field, a
Democratic, headed by Jos. N. Gis-
clard for mayor, and Republican,
headed by K. A. Aucoin for chief ex-
ecutive, and although the date of the
contest is drawing near, there is no
active campaign being made by eth
er side, and very little interest seems
to be manifested in the event. The
lack of interest being taken does not
mean that the vote will be light. The
candidates and their friends on eth
er side are expected to do everything
in their power to bring out the voters
on election day-the Republicans,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Studies IN Civil Government.

"Studies in Civil Government in
Che United States" is the title of a
book recently published by Miss
Agnes Morris of the Louisiana State
Board Of Health. The book contains
much useful and valuable informa-
tion not found in texts on civil gov
ernment and will prove Of great as
sistance in the teaching of govern
'ment. It is intended for young peo-
pie and women's clubs and is replete
with helpful suggestions to women,
for the study Of the law of good
citizenship and Of government. The
subjects are presented in clear and
comprehensive manner and will prove
Of great assistance to the advanced
student Of civil affairs.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Eight-cent Fare. Maintained.

Judge Henry D. Clayton, Of the
United tates District Court, who tried
the application of Receiver O'Keefe for
an injunction restraining the Com
snision Council from interfering with
the collection of Scent car fare, rem
dered his decision granting a tempo
rary injunction restraining the city
FROM interfering with the company
in the collection Of an Scent street
ear fare cor such other carfares as
Che court may find it necessary to
enable the payment of all operating
expenses, including the usual reserve
and fair return on fair valua-
tfon Of the properties"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
PROTECT SOUTH BY TARIFF.
Strong Appeal Made to Ways and
Means Committee by Southern Men.


Members of the Southern Tariff
Association who appeared before the
ways and means committee of the
house at Washington, to urge the
immediate adoption of tariff measures
to protect the south, are said to have
made most favorable impression up
on the law makers. John H. Kirby,
president of the association, acted as
spokesman for the members. He pre-
sented their plea both verbally and in
the form of a brief which he read.
The following extract from the brief
pictures the troubles of the people in
some sections Of the south as being
most deplorable indeed:
eve regret that we cannot visua-
lize for your committee the wide
spread devastation which has been
spread over the south by the flood, Of
imports. No words can paint the pic
ture. The breakdown in the cotton
seed market alone is known to have
taken more than $4,000 children
away from country schools. Addi-
tional thousands have been compelled
to withdraw from othes institutions
of learning. Banks find their COM
modify collateral no longer sufficient
to guarantee loans made. Scores OF
financial institutions, chiefly serving
farms have been abandoned. Others
are so mortgaged that it will be years
before they are released. Innumera-
BILE mines are shut down and tens OF
thousands of men are out of employ
ment. Factories that throbbed with
life year ago are deserted.
thousands of cattle, essential to
the national life, have been hurried
to the slaughter houses or are being
trekked into foreign territory. It is
as if an epidemic, contagious and in
fectious paralyzing all enterprises in.
itiative and progress has swept over
the land.
'sIn the circumstances, we urye up
on your committee the necessity OF
immediate relief. The disaster is
progressive. It will not do to stay
it months hence. With all the en-
phasis of which we are capable, we
urge that relief be given at once. Our
people are convinced that it is within
your power, by the imposition OF
equalizing tariffs, at once to control
the catastrophe and restore econom-
ic virility.'
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

The advisory committee on aero
nautics. in it's report to congress a
few days ago, cfarted seven main air
ways. The report stressed the need
OF adopting a far-sighted policy in
the development of aviation, both for
commercial and war purposes. The
airways charted are as follows
Chicago to Baton Rouge; Augusta,
Me. to Camp Lewis, Wash. Washing
ton, d. C. to San Francisco; Sa-
vannah, Ca, to San Diego, CAL; Au-
gusta. Me-, to Miami, Fla; Camp
Lewis TO San Diego; Laredo, Tex.
to Fargo. N. D.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.
Sunday-Corinne Griffith in lit
Isn't Being Done This Season" and a
comedy.
Monday - Bryant Washburn in
Burglar Proof" and Pathe News.
Tuesday-Gloria Swanson, Elliot
Dexter and an all-star supporting
cast in the wonderful screen produc-
ton, "Something to Think About" !"
Wednesday-Marguerite de la
Motto and Jack Mulhall in 'The
Hope"
Thursday-"Parlor, Bedroom and
Bath,' Paramount Magazine and
Screen Snapshots.
Friday - The American beauty,
Katherine Mcdonald in "The Cur
tain" and Fatty Arbuckle comedy.
Saturday-Episodes of "Velvet
Fingers" Double Adventure" Pathe
News and a comedy.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Grand Theatre at Houna Changes.
Own ership.

''The biggest real estate sale in
Houma in many months, was effect
ed Wednesday afternoon, when the
Grand Theatre, one Of the hand.
soonest buildings on Main street,
was sold to Messrs. Lee P. Lottinger
and Henry Breaux, both of this city.
1t was learned here today that the
price paid for the place was approx
mately $4,000, which is said to be
much less than the cost Of the build
ing to owner when erected little
over year ago for a motion picture
show
"Mr. Henry Breaux, one of the
new owners of the Grand Theatre has
been associated with Mr.. A. J. Beth
ancourt in the "movie" business in
Houma for several years, having
operated the Houma Opera House
most successfully as 'tmovie show"
Now that both places Of amusement
here are merged, it is very likely that
the business will be conducted on a
higher plane, and the film service i'm
proved by having the choice in select
ing the best pictures, from both the
licensed and independent companies
in this country.
"The Grand Theatre was the prop
'erty of Mr.. Alex Bloomenstiel of
Donaldsonville, La, who also owns
a chain of theatres in this section Of
he state. He was in this city We'd
nesday to close the deal with Mr.. Lot
finger and Mr.. Breaux.
"Mr. Eugene Delas, who was man
ager of the Grand Theatre here for
the past year, will probably go to
Donaldsonville, to take charge of the
management of a picture show
there. ."-Houma Times.
Mr.. Bloomenstiel is the president
of the Grand Theatre Company of this
city which operates a theatre here
and one in Thibodaux. I
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Selling Property-Taxes Too High

Selling Property-Taxes Too High.
Owing to the ever increasing bur-
dens of taxation, some property own
ers in this city are following the ex-
ample of owners in other cities and
are offering their holdings for sale.
They find that after paying taxes, in
surance and the cost Of repairs, there
is very little or no margin left from
the income derived from rents and
therefore the investment is a profit
less one. They consider it a poor
business proposition to permit money
to remain tied up in investments that
yield practically no net revenue and
for that reason have concluded to dis
pose Of the property at reasonable
prices.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Ladies' Meeting.

There will be the meeting of the
ladies Of Donaldsonville and neigh.
boring parishes in the South Louisi-
ana Fair Office, 119 Railroad avenue,
tomorrow Sunday at o'clock, for
the purpose of discussing plans re-
gsrding Ladies' Day which it has
been tentatively proposed to make
one of the feature days Of the fair
October 2-9. Ali the ladies of Don-
aldscaville and surrounding section are
invited to atterI ad take part in this
meeting.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Burnside Notes.

Burnside Notes.
Miss Sally Beirne Miles left last
Monday for Asheville, N. G., for a
short stay before proceeding to her
home in Union, West Virginia, to
sneEd the summer.
June Belle spent two days at the
bedside Of his mother, Mrs. Joseph
Belle, who lately moved to Gramercy.
Mrs. Belle has recovered from slight
operation which she underwent re-
Gently, but is suffering from a new
ail1nent.
A late April wedding will be that
OF Miss Suzanne Bringier to S. Logan
Mcconnell They will be married
Saturday, April 80, at high noon at
the home of the bride-to-be, the cere-
nsony will be performed by Rev.
Alfred r. Berkeley of St. Pau's
church, New Orleans.
The "Babe Ruth" season is open
and Saturday after next the team
composed of Gisclard, Thibaut and
Ohymeyer will all score home run.
Their opponents, all regularly religi-
ously registered as Republicans, will
retire in solitude awaiting an earth
suake from Washington, D. c., to
shake that portion Of the Vega build
ing housing the postoffice, govern
ment officials holding their tenure of
office by the grace Of the Democrats
for the past eight years. May the
quake come, is the sincere wish of
the writer!
A question of paramount import
ance to stock owners, planters, farm
ers and the public generally, living
along the banks of the river, is the
one Of live stock running at large in
accordance with existing laws, Gus
toms and regulations governing ON
the subject. I note that the parish
solons of Iberville have recently
adopted an ordinance prohibiting any
motor vehicle from parking on the
public roads for longer than two hours
at time, under penalty of fine and
imprisonment. From my point Of
view, what fool law! Now, have a
suggestion to offer for the consider
tion of our police jury: Let them take
up the question Of not allowing live
stock to roam at large on the pub
lie roads at night. Allow them to
Craze on the levee and batture dur
ing the day time but compel the
owners to park them from sunset to
sunrise every night. Such an ordi-
nance will be appreciated and prove
a great safety to those who travel
the public roads at night. It will
also prevent live stock from passing
through gates that are left open and
entering the cane, rice and corn fields
and destroy these crops. Besides, it
will protect the owners against the
destruction of their stock by rail-
road trains. What say you, Messrs.
Stuart and Martin? Do not attempt
to regulate the speed of motor We
hicles or their parking on the public
roads, but say to the owners of live
stock you shall not allow your horses,
cattle, sheep and goats to roam at
large in the parish of Ascension on
the east bank of the river in the night
time Ask your colleagues from New
River and the west bank to unite
with you (keep out the idea of divi-
stony to give the peole the much need
ed relief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

In last Saturdays issue of the St.
James Voice, published at Convent,
former lieutenant governor, P. M.
Lambremont. Of st. James, warns the
public not to negotiate certain prom
isory notes, which are fully described
and which were stolen from him along
with his pocket book by thief that
entered his home at night several
days ago.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
OF ELECTION
Donaldsonville, La, April s, 1

DonaldsonviIIe, La, April 8, 1921.
A T A MEETING of the Board of Super
IA visors of Election in and for the parish
of Ascension, State of Louisiana, held
this day. the following were selected COM
missoners and clerks to serve at the muni-
cpal election to be held in the town Of Dom
aldonville, parish of Ascension. State of
Louisiana, on SATURDAY, MAY z, 1921.
First precinct - Commissioners, VIM.
Earle, Republican; Mears Folse, Republican !;
Chas. A. Gaudin, Democrat; Clerk, Frank
K. Sims, Democrat.
Second precinct - Commissioners, A. B.
Leboux, Republican; Hubert Richard, Demo-
crat; P. S. Richard, Democrat; clerk, D. O.
Babin, Republican.
The polls will open at o'clock. a. m. and
close at Z o'clock p. m.
D. C. BRUMFIELD, Chairman.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

One hundred aliens were natural
lied in the United States District
Court in New Orleans Thursday. The
event was made the occasion of ap-
propriate exercises, conducted under
the auspices of the state Americaniza-
ton committee, and which were de-
signed to inspire the new citizens
with spirit of patriotism.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.
E0R MAYOR.

The Chief is authorized to announce the
name of K. A. AUCO1N as a candidate ZOE
mayor of DonaldsonviIle at the general cleo
tion 60 be held on May z. 1921, subject to
che action of the voters.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
NOTICE no PROPERTY OWNERS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the assess
~ ment lists for the parish of Ascension.
for the year 1921 have been completed
and will be open for inspection for period
OF twenty days, beginning M ONDAY. April,
IL, 1921. A.. s. ST. AMANT.
Assessor.
Donaldsonville. La. April j. 1921.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

The Louisiana Southern Baptist
Association of the fifth district col
ored is holding it's forty-fourth an
nual session in Thibodaux. The asso-
citation is composed of .Baptists from
the parishes Assumption, Lafourche,
Terrebonne and St. Mary.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

y A committee of the New Orleans
Board Of Trade which has been tax
Ing subscriptions of rice and money
to be invested in rice for the near
east sufferers. has reported contribu-
tions Of 2750 pockets of rice and
$3140 in cash.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
FOR RENT.

MEAT COTTAGE, sos Iberville street, un-
AV til recently occupied by O. A. GuilIot
-, Apply to David ISRAEL. Donaldson
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

Extensive preparations are being
made for a big May Day festival and
pageant, at the Southwestern Indus
triI Institute at Lafayette on May /.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
FOR SALE

CAROLINA SEED RICE: free from red and
~ grown on new land Pface per barrel.
$4.75e M. r. GUILLOT. PIattenvile La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

A heavy rain fell here Thursday
night. The rain was accompanied by
. high southwest wind.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

It is reported from Washington
that the Knox resolution declaring
that the United States is again at
peace with the Central Powers and
reserying all rights existing before
the war and accruing to it as result
Of the war will be passed by congress
within the next ten days.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
For SALE

IN SACKS PROLIFIC SEED RICE from
| DU new land Price per sack, s4. Aver
age weight 1870 pounds to sack. APP
| ply at THE CHIEF OFFICE.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

The nonstop airplane mail de-
livery by parachute, is being rapidly
developed in the United States,
France and England.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
Sale to Continue Next Week.

David Israel, proprietor of the Ave
nue. Drygoods and Shoe Store, where
big slaughter sale has been in prog
ress for several days, is so well pleas
ed with the results thereof that he
has decided to continue the big event
during next week for the benefit of
those who have not yet had the op-
.postunity of taking advantage of some
Of the big bargains offered. Mr..
Israel classes this sale as one of the
greatest bargain events in the history
of this city and declares that it offers
an opportunity to secure some of the
worlds best merchandise at less than
cost Of raw material. He invites the
general public to call and avail them
selves of the slaughter prices which
prevail on all grades of merchandise.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
WANTED

Tso PURCHASE STOCK in The Donald
/ sonville lee Company. Name your low
est price. A. E. TRUXILLO, Donald
sonviIIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
FOR SALE.

A 15-INCH sYPHoN, 172 feet in length
n and practically new. is offered for sale
at bargain. Can be seen at Kahn
Wells storage house in Donaldsonyille. For
further particulars. apply ct THE CHIEF
OFFICE.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
ROOMS To RENr

NOOWl3 10 KENI,
1--WE, UNFINISHED ROOMS, with bath
in large residence in private family, de.
sirab1y located. Apply to THE CHIEF
OFFICE.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23
FOR RENT.

A DEsIRABLY located six-rooln residence
"A is offered for rent ut reasonable price.
Apply to DIR. e. X. SIMS Donaldson
vile, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-04-23

A Story in a Few Words.
Chapter one, Maid one.
Chapter two, Maid won.
Chapter three, Made one.
Independent Weekly
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-10-13
Arcadia, L., August Il. 1921.


Mr.. J. W. Sutton offered the follow
Ing resolution and moved it's adoption
Whereas, in pursuance of a resolu
ton adopted by the Bienville Parisl
School Board on Jan. 8, 1920, there wa
held in and throughout School Distric
No. 10 Of the Parish Of Bienville, OF
April S, 1920, a special election a.
which was submitted a proposition tt
incur debt and issue bonds in behal
Of said School District No. 10, in thu
sum Of Thirty Four Thousand ($S4,
0OOOO) Dollars to run over a periot
of twenty years, bearing interest at thu
rate Of 5 per cent per annum, payable
semi-annually, for the purpose Of con
structing and eQuiping a school build
ing in and for said School District No
10, and on April 6, 1920, the Bienvillt
Parish School Board canvassed the re
turns Of said election and declared the
results in favor Of incurring and issu
ing said bonds; and,
Whereas, said Bienville Parish
School Board did on April 9Th, 1920
adopt a resolution providing for thu
issuance in behalf Of School District
No. 10 Of said Thirty Four Thousand
($34,0O0.O0) Dollars Of bonds In thu
denomination of Five Hundred $500.
OO) Dollars each, numbered from ON
to Sixty Eight, both inclusive, dated
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-10-13
Road.BuiIding Encouragement

Freight rates on sand, gravel crush
ed stone and paving brick have been
ordered reduced near one-third by the
Ohio public utilities commission inns
order will restore the rates whlch
prevailed before the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission made the general
raise of 40 per cent in August, 1920.
The purpose is to facilitate road
building. The commissions action
should have that effect, saving the
people Of Ohio lot Of money on
road construction, and giving them a
great deal more mileage for the money
they spend.
II is unfortunate that this ruling
doesn't apply to every state, and only
to bodybuilding materials. The In
terState Commerce COMMISSION Woulu
do well to make similar ruling FOL
the entire country. And any sucf
general ruling might we'll be extend
ed to cover all the principal materials
used for constructing houses and 9th
er buildings, as well as roads. Such
reduction must come eventually
anyway, and this is logical time
to make it.-ShrevepOrt Journal
Why can't Louisiana follow in the
steps Of Ohio? There Is no doubt
as to the necessity Of the good roads
and the high freight rate is one Of
the greatest items Of cost in the ex
pense Of construction.