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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-10-14

Monday while ~cranking an automobile
in Atlantic City. He suffered a frac-
tured wrist and was treated at the
Atlantic City Hospital.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Harrison Narcotic Tax Now Due.

Collector of Internal Revenue l..
Arthur Lines announces that the
federal narcotic tax for the fiscal
year commencing July l, 1922, is
now due, and must b. paid before
July l, 1922. Ali practitioners,
wholesalers and retail druggists, man
ufacturers and compounders, hospi-
tails, sanitariums and dealers in un-
taxed opium, have been mailed the
necessary blanks for the renewal of
this special tax. Failure to re-
ceive blanks will not be accepted
as an excuse for nonpayment of this
tax, and registrants who failed to
receive same should Immediately
communicate with Collector Lines at
Customhouse building, New Orleans,
La, and request that additional
copies be furnished. Registrants who
neglect to renew their licenses before
July /, subject themselves to the rs
per cent penalty which accrues, and
specific penalty will be asserted in
cases where a taxpayer has been
delinquent in more than one instance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
VETERANS HAVE REUNION,
Soldiers of Lost Cause
Meet at Confederate Capital.

The thirty annual conven-
ton Of the United Confederate Vet
Grams was held in Richmond Va,
capital of the Confederate States,
last Monday, Tuesday-nnd Wednes-
day, with survivors Of the lost cause
from all sections of the south in
attendance. The following special
to the Times-Picayune tells of the
splendid reception accorded the gray
clad followerers of Lee by the hospi-
table people of Richmond:
"All the affection and sentiment
that an unforgetting community
could express, today was bestowed by
Richmond people upon the gray-clad
soldiers, who from every section in
the South, once more have gathered
within the historic city's borders for
the thirty-second annual reunion of
the United Confederate Veterans.
Sensing the possibility that this
may be the last time when the fast
thinning band of men, who fought
for the Confederacy will meet to-
gether in the city that once was the
heart of their beloved cause, Rich
mond people, in countless ways, are
showing these aged veterans that they
are not forgotten, and that the South
still cherishes with abiding pride the
deeds that gave the Gray armies un-
dying fame sixty years ago."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
CHANGES IN HIGHWAY LAW.
Highway Department to Collect Tax.
Chauffeurs' Licenses Abolished.

Many changes have been made bv
the committee of the House appoint-
ed to revise the highway law passed
at the extra session of the Legisla-
ture of 1921. The most important
of which are as folloWs:
Licenses on motor vehicles are to
be collected by the State Highway
Department, which is required to CO.
operate with parish and municipal
authorities in the distribution of IL
cense plates.
Motor vehicle licenses are to be in
the name Of the owners, with the
privilege of exchanging for another
license and paying the difference in
the event of the purchase of a high
er priced car.
Licenses imposed on chauffeurs un-
der the old law are eliminated
Nonresident motorists will have
the privilege Of using the roads for
ninety days on registering with the
sheriffs of the parish where located.
Sheriffs are required to send copies
of permits issued to nonresidents to
the State Highway Department.
Omnibusses or trucks used for
transporting children to and from
schools are to pay licenses only on
horsepower.
No automobile shall be permitted
to throw a light over forty-two in
ches in height or seventy-five feet
ahead of machine.
Dealers licenses will be issued to
licensed dealers only, and license
plates can be used only on cars own
ed or controlled by them.
Licenses are to be taken off light
horse drawn vehicles, such as bug
gies, surries, etc. :
For license purposes, the State
Highway Department is given author
ity to determine the horsepower of
all motor vehicles and it's findings
shall be conclusive. Horse power
shall be determined by the bore of
the engine, number of cylinders,
length of stroke Of the engine and
the number Of revolutions per minute
of the motor.
The Highway Department is au-
thorized to weigh trucks in order to
determine their carrying capacity and
tonnage.
The right of the road is incorpo-
rated in the bill. 1t provides that
vehicles to the right shall have the
right of way.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
THE ORDER OF RED MEN.
Its Origin and the Purpose it Serves
in the Community.

You tell me I should become a
Red Man. Please explain yourself !!
Well, my friend, you should en-
deavor to join the Red Men, because
it is a dutynhat you owe to your
self, to your family, and to the
community in which you reside.
To the community in which l re-
side! How do you figure that out?
Just this way. When the Almighty,
in His infinite goodness and wisdom,
created mankind, He also created in
him fellow feeling for his brother
man, which is known by the name of
'Brotherly Love" AS the world be-
came more thickly populated, the no
bier qualities of man, such as Broth
erlv Love, etc, which the Almighty
had intended should predominant, be-
came checked and stitied by the greed
wealth, the love Of luxury, ana the
ambition for power. At different in
tervals in the history of the world
some of the nobler, purer and more
manly men, realizing the downward
tendency, the gradual degeneracy of
their fellow beings, banded together
to endeavor to revive the bond of
Brotherly Love, to form a nucleus
from which should radiate its elevat-
ing and purifying rays.
These little groups of men were
the commencement Of fraternal or
|ganlzations, and they stand out in
the desert, or the rays of sunlight
piercing the lowering sky. You may
have noticed, that at times when
great disasters threaten communities,
the feeling that we need each other
to contend against a common mis-
fortune or foe. anticipated or present,
shows itself with intense clearness,
men become brothers, selfishness and
greed is forgotten, and the true feel
ing "Brotherly Love" predominates.
Such was the cause and origin of
Redmanship. When England en-
deavored to enforce unjust laws, that
would have impoverished the people,
and ruined the commerce of the
country, several right thinking and
patriotic individuals banded them
selves to fight for and, if necessary,
give their lives for the country in
which they lived. Therefore, Redman-
sip, like all fraternal orders, is based
on unSelnSh mOClVeS, ana a desire TO
better conditions of man and there
fore it is your duty to help elevate
and purify society, by joining an or
der that has for it's special object
the betterment Of man.
Your explanation is clear as to
my duty to my fellow-creatures
now kindly show me in what way it
is a duty l owe to my family.
Simply because in the hour of sick
ness or death the Tribe comes to your
assistance in the following manner:
First. If sick, you receive. from
the Tribe SIS per week for five weeks
after the first week of disability.
Second. You are reimbursed BY
the Tribe, every six months, for any
anount you have paid tc doctor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
for your own treatment, except in
ooco of M ior onarafinnc

for your own treatment, except in
case of major operations.
Third. The Third carries for you
policy in a reputable life insurance
company, which pays Vour benefci-
ary, at your death, 1890. If you
have been in under sixsmonths, in
creasing this amount ever six months,
till the policy is two years old when
it reaches its full value Of $3.50.
By some people the above mention
ed inducements are considered to sa-
vor of commereialism. This | fatty
deny 1t is simply making the Broth
erly Love that we profess for each
other matter of substantial reality,
and not the beautiful TJtopianism that
yanishes like hen we seek a'sl
to apply It's plafaripEGss IN order TO
make this more plain, let me relate
Ito you little anecdote:
A little girl dropped a valuable
piece of pottery, that she was taking
home. She began to cry aloud! Her
grief was great! A small crowd of
people gathered around, and many
expressed their sorrow for her. A
big, good-hearted Belgian, who was
in the crowd, stepped up to the little
girl and gave her SIS, saying, as he
gave the money, "Little girl, this is
how much l am sorry for YOU Then,
turning to the rest of the people
standing near, said: 'sNow let me see
how much the rest of you are really
sorry for this little. girl" So it is
with Redfnanship today. We are not
satisfied with mere professions OF
''Brotherly Love'-we want these
professions to take tangible form.
Many members of our order have
families dependent on them, and the
above enumerated benefits are an i'm
mense help to them in the hour of
;ickness or death; therefore, on these
grounds, | state that it is duty that
a man owes to his family to join the
Redmen.
Now you would probably like to
know how "joining the Red Men, is a
duty you owe to yourself! 1t Is for
the following reasons:
It is our duty to ourselves to inn
prove our condition (by every legiti-
mate means), to cultivate in us all
those better, nobler, more edifying
qualities, which the Almighty has en-
dowed US with. This is what Red
manship does, and if we follow out
it's precepts we shall raise ourselves
to a higher standard Of manhood
and when we leave for the Borne
from which none return" the world
will be able to say that it is better
for our having lived in it.
In conclusion, let me say that the
Improved Order Of Red Men, is not
rival to other benevolent societies
but a co-laborer with them in the
great work of relieving and elevatine
the condition of mankind.
Fl. F. VULLIAMY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Assumption K. of G.. Initiate.

Assumption Council, Knights of
Columbus held a big initiation at
Napoleonville, Sunday, June II, when
seventy three candidates were admit
ted into the order. The applicants
being from Assumption, Ascension,
and Houma councils. The first and
second degrees were exemplified by
the Houma Council degree team, and
the third degree by the Orleans
Council team. There were over 1000
knights from all parts Of the sur
rounding country in the procession,
which formed at the K: of G. Hall
and marched to St. AIMS church,
where solemn high mass was sung at
10 o'clock. After the mass lunch
was served by the lady friends of
the members of Assumption Council
after which the initiation ceremonies
took place at the council hall. A
large number Of knights from this
city and vicinity attended the initia-
ton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Let's Watch the Manila Railroad.

The Minneapolis (Minn.) News
says: "Harding's administration seems
to prefer a policy of enmity to gov
ernment ownership to one of liberty
and self-determination. In the Phi
illpplnes the Manila railway is owned
Dy the Philippine Government. The
Philippine Government and Filipino
people want to keep it in public
hands. 1t is said to be successfully
operated. Whether it is or not, the
people own it, and if they are to be
aslloWed a shred Of elf-government,
~ would seem that in this matter
Meir wishes, as expressed by their
legislature, should be controlling as
against the extreme prejudice of
gu our administration and of General
WOOD, the governor we have appoint
60 over these people. Their opinion
Sshouid govern, unless we adopt pure
Y tyrannical policy in dealing with
snem' NO doubt there is local politics
m The Manila railway situation, but
wno are we to say that they shall
not engage in local political strug-
saes II t. Manila railway is worse
Ih Tor the interests Of the Filipinos
M ual our railways are for the inter-
',: vsts OF the American people, the sit
aMatlon M Is bad indeed. We had better
teahse our own Augean stables as
~. railway and other abuses before
tn W take on the role of Hercules in
The Philippines"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
FEDERAL CONTROL OF LEVEES
Meeting at Bunkie Adopts Resoiu-
tions Pointing Out Flood Losses.

Delegates from the parishes Of
Avoveles. Rapides, ST. Landry, St.
Martin, Iberia and Lafayette, attend
ed the meeting held recently at Bun,
kie, to which citizens from ali
parishes which would be affected hy
a break in the Mississippi river We're
invited. The meeting endorse ID and
requested federal control of the icvee
system of the Mississippi river ana
its tributaries Several prominent
men delivered addresses and the Iol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
"Whereas, the delegates from the
marshes of Avoyelles, Rapides, St.
\ Landry, St.. Martin, iberia and St
Mary met at Bunkie in council on
the question of the Mississippi river
flood conditions and the question and
seriousness of the situation beng
duly considered and.
"Whereas, the opening of the Mis-
sissippi river from Point Breeze to
the mouth of the Red river pours the
food waters of the Mississippi river
into the lands of these and other
parishes, flooding this year approxl-
mately 100000 acres of some of the
most fertile cotton and sugar lands
of the state with an assessed valua-
ton of 100000, 1000, causing untold
loss and devastation to the proper
ty of this section of the state, there
fore,
"Be if resolved. That DR.. T. ].
Perkins, G. Richard, DR.. W. D. Haas,
J. M. Burbon, l. N. Sylvester, J. J.
Burden, A. W. Normand and J. II.
Savant be and they are hereby ap-
pointed delegates to a meeting in
Memphis to take under consideration
the question of governments control
of the tributaries of the Mississippi
river and it is the sense of thi" meet
ing that the territory in the par
ishes affected by the floods pouring
through the mouth of the Red river
and Point Breeze is of such impor-
tance aMay magnitude as to require
aid to save these lands from flood
and ruin
A resolution was adopted request
ing Governor Parker to attend the
meeting in Memphis Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
The Home of the Soul.

In olden times, it was believed that
the seat of the soul was the stomach,
most likely for the reason that a man
is never so completely used up as
when his stomach is out of order.
For the cure of ordinary stomach
troubles there is nothing quite so
prompt and satisfactory as Cham
berlain's Tablets. They strengthen
the stomach and enable it to per-
form it's functions naturally. Give
them a trial. They only cost a quart
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Will Attend State Short Course,

vha wore than seventy boys and girls
cnt I are members of the agricultural
aos tha e. OF Lafayette parish will attend
ha % ,s state Short Course, AAtich will
Anauo mslo at Baton Rouge on Jufy 80
emss msast b, reports V. A. Guidroz,
dro. agent of that parish. Mr.. Gui7
dssn,sa says that not only the boys are
Ronay Rpy interested, but Miss Caroline
49, aanuuteaux, the home demonstration
nsst sb'. mas been kept busy during the
tions several s weeks Offering sugges-
maas s 10 the club girls as to the best
at Pas OF defraying their expenses
oa'on kouge during the course.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Whv Suffer from Rheumatism.

Do YOU know that nine out of every
ten cases of rheumatism are simply
rheumatism of the muscles or
chronic rheumatism, neither of which
require any internal treatment? The
pain may be relieved by applying
Chamberlain's Lilliment, which makes
sleep and rest possible, and that cer-
tainly means a great deal to any
one afflicted with rheumatism.-Adv.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Carpenter and Plumbing Work.

When you are IN need Of carpen-
ter or plumbing work give me a
trial. My prices are reasonable and
all work is executed in a neat and
workmanship manner. If you con-
template having any work done just
tell me to call and / will be glad to
discuss the mattersWith you. No job
too large, none odtsmall. CAMILLE
ESNEAULT, Ca1hepter and plum
Der, Donaldsonville. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24

The returns from the Democratic
primary election held~in Minnesota
few days ago, show that Mrs. Peter
Oleson had won out against two male
opponents. This is the first time in
history that woman has been nomi-
mated for United States Senator by
major political party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
New Grand Theatre.

The Lafourche Comet has the fol-
lowing to say of the new Grand
Theatre in Thibodaux which opened
for public favor Thursday of last
week:
"The new Grand Theatre is now
serving the public of Thibodaux, it's
formal opening taking place last
night, June Is. The event was one
of brilliance, for besides the innate
beauty of the structure, it's appear
ance was greatly enhanced by diff
fusion Of flowers sent from various
admiring friends. An eager crowd
gathered at 7:30, in response to a
a general invitation from the Thibo~
daux- Lafourche Association Of Com.
Tnerce, ana the new structure was
taxed beyond its ability to even af-
ford standing room. Mr.. G. J.
Bourg, secretary-manager of the as
sociation addressed Mr.. Alex Bloom
entiel of DonaldsonvilEe the proprie-
tor of the Grand, and impressed upon
him the sentiments of appreciation
held by the local citizens for having
expended so much in our midst and
for giving us a real city-like theatre.
Mf. blOOHleNStleI H1aue proper res
ponse. The vast audience then en-
joyed seeing May Murray in Gas
cination" and hearing several selec-
tions by Miss Inez Isenberg and Mr..
Edwin Jacob, whose efforts merited
and received unstinted applause. We
regret that our limited space forces
us to condense the many nice things
that might be said about the Grand.
We must remark, however, that it is
100000 brick structure, ornately
finished, with seating capacity of
600 in the lower portion and $50 in
the gallery. 1t was designed and
constructed by Mr.. JOS. A. Robichaux.
it is ably managed by Mr.. Charles
Delas, who requests that we express
his thanks for the flowers and cour-
tesies. While he is the able manager
he has efficient assistance in Miss
Jeanne Delas as cashier, Alice Bill
liu as pianist, Dave Barrios general
utility man, and young Louis Bar
rios as operator
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24

Five babies were born to Mrs.
Will ~Prestage, wife of well-to-do
farmer, at Old Floyd, near Monroe,
La, few days ago. Five years
ago Mrs. Prestage gave birth +"
triplets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24

The gossipper and the reckless
automobile driver are both engaged
in, the business of running folks
down.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
NEXT WEEKS
BIG SPECIALS
WEEK OF JUNE 26 TO JULY

Nsns snecS pres saw nex H@ts %se latest Styles $198
Mems Wash Pants, light and dark colors, C. AE
special price, next week ~.-- ~ H7S
Ne%S M ze1 sneca fo D. nent Unton Suits $125
Boys Wash Knee Pants SO cents value, 9En
special for next week . AS@
Misses Black Ribbed Hose, 20 cents 1fa@
value, special for next week . HV@
Ladies' White Voile and Organde Waists o.
$3.50 quality, special for next week ~ SS~
4O-inch Colored Wolfe, SO cents value, Or
special for next week - - eS~
72-inch Unbleaehed Peppere Sheeting, 9Qn
special for next week ~~ - Wv
Ladies' 16-button length White and Tan C4 70
Silk Gloves, $3.50 value special ~~ ~ %a"a
Ladies' White Canvas Pumps and Oxfords, O. -
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Corner m;s.s:;es kas 4sssss ssss and Donaldsonville, La,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1922-06-24
Beauregard Girls Go on Berry Camp.

beaufegafd AirIS Aao OH perry NahP.
A unique scheme was recently eX-
perimented in Beauregard parish
when Miss Julia Bowden, home dem
onstration agent, took eleven club
girls on a two-day camping trip on
the border of the Sabine river, where
berries abound in great quantities.
This camp was officially known as
berry camp, the purpose of which
was to utilize the large quantities
of berries, which ordinarily go to-
waste, by making jelly and canned
products. The girls under the di-
rection of their agent, assisted by
Miss Norma Overbey, state home
demonstration agent, who was WIS.,
itor to the camp, put up 100 cans
Of first-lass berry products. A ready
market had been secured for the dis
posal of part Of these products 50 as
to defray the expenses of the trip,
while some Of the girls kept their
products for home consumption. The
shelter for the camp was an old
house which was located on the banks
of the river and owned by public
spirited man who offered it to the
| party on his own volition. The camp
! ing party was visited by many adults,
both men and women, who went out
at arbitrary times to seea,e methods
used in canning the berries. II am
very enthusiastic over the possibility
of this plan, not only with berries
but other products" said Miss Over
bey. miss Bowden and her girls
did commendable piece of work
and want to say that the first berr!
camp inaugurated in Louisiana wa
a perfect success"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-06
ATTEMPT TO LIG 1T CIGARETTE
STARTS NASTY BLAZE AT NC
m1LEN GASOLINE STATION
AT REDWOOD.
Fred Nentz and Fred Rose Lose Their
Machines and Mentz Suffers Pain
1ul Burns Fighting Flames.

M~M:t'cn's gasoline station on Mar
shall street. Bcawnod. a the lower erd
tho Scnwuod subway. was practically
destroyed 10y fire I. i@.%" O'clock this
morning. ard Two aUtUmOb los. a EaSH
tour.as ar owned ny red Men,. OF
Wheet:aS. and a Hco touring car. owned
by Fred Rose. also oc Wheeling. were
destroyed b., tie Are.
Fred MertS who owns the B!:ou taxi
stand here. VAS painfully burned on tho
hands and face ard about the lover part
OF the bod. tv?Ins 20 eAHnsE.Sh the
flames.
Rose had a tip % Bcawood with rs
automob;le. which operates from the
Iiijou taxi stand. anil his gasoline sap
ply gave out as he was driving down
the h;!l on Marshall stree: toward ;hs
subway. He found the gasoline station
closed. and left his car standing there.
going 10 a telephone and called in to the
taxi stand. Fred Mcntz went IN his
closed car 20 Bcnwood. TO see what was
the trouble with Roses car. and learned
that the gasoline supply was g"ae.
Unable TO get any gasoline az the
Mcmillan station. the young meA Sc
cured a hose and we're transferring
gasoline from the tank Of McHtZ's car 20
Roses tank. While they waited Tor the
gasoline 40 flow from one tank % the
other. NthNtz struck a match 10 lCh. 3
c!Saret. The head Of the match flew off
aaI landed IN 4 puddle Of gasoline
which had dr.?pcd Under his tank. The
gasoline ign.ted with a flash. and in a
moment the car was in flames. The Hire
quickly spread :" Roses car, and then
- the gasoline station.
\ portion a.! IA" roof was huTnei
+ on -hA tank 4
zee damaged The loss was about s.
roO--S56v on the gasoline plant. and
TOO on the Two machines.
y! alarm was sounded from Box -.
ealing all Eenw""d ""c depar,m"niS
10 Ito scene The mr. men prcrcntel
;he gasoline station from burning conf
pletciv down.
Eariy ;nia morning. when he cam"
20 The Tntruiccncer oEft"c to relate the
tory Of the tire. Fred McEH was SUI
trrinG considerable pain from his