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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
Lee Lodge No. g, Ancient Or.
der Of United Workman.

MEETS second and fourth Tuesdays of each
W. month at 50. M. IN Masonic Temple Rail
road ovenue. Largest beneficiary fraternal or
der IN the world. Life insurance of $1,000 at
ton. intending proposition fee, medical exam
ination. beneficiary certificate and advance as
sess,nent. only S.. Past master workman. J. E.
q. 1. Rousseau: overseer, Edmund Maurin:
Medical examiners, DIR. E. K Sims and P. T.
Thibodaux; Receiver, w. J. LeBlancs Financier5
E. Langbecker; Recorder, Jno. F. Terrio. Post.
Office address Box 1853. Donaldsonvilie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
CONSOLATION FOR CR0AKERs.
Corrupt Elections in the "Good Old Times,
New Orleans Picayune.

New Orleans Picayune.
James 5Beggs, the veteran of the
| Pieayune composing room, is the first
| living man to register in the city of
| New Orleans. He holds the Oldest
ex5ant registration papers for this par
ish, being No. s, dated June 8, 1856.
There were only five men before MIR.
Beggs on the registration rolls Of the
city. All Of those five he knows to be
dead. The first man to register was
Rufus Dolbear, once president of Doll
BEARS COLLEGE. Thomas Askew, state
tax collector, was one of the other
four.
In these avs of political excitement,
| when cries of corruption fill the air, it
is interesting to look back fifty years
and see what corruption really was.
Those were the days when the Amer
lean, or Know Nothing, party was OPP
posing the Democratic party, and no
trick was thought too vile to win
vote. Corruption OF the elective fran
chise was SO great and sent up so un-
savory an odor that finally, duri-g the
administration of Governor Hebert,
the registr alton law, Or as it was then
called, the "Pass" law, was promul-
gated by the Louisiana legislature.
There was great opposition to the act
among all classes of citizens, the
-Nothings contending that aliens
were compelled to show naturalization
papers, but that free born American
citizens should be allowed to vote
without the necessity OF obtaining an
odious 'spass."
The law was passed, however, in
1856. Immediately there was rush
TO the registr alton Office. The Know
Nothings. of whom Mr.. Beggs was one
OF the hottest, were among the first to
go upon the books.
The registration papers of those
days were quite different from the pres
emit style. The certificate bore no
ward Or precinct number, nothing but
his place of residence, at Dryades,
near Felicity Road. It is signed by
Louis Heylegir, at that sime deputy
registrar.
ELECTION day was one real rough
house in those high and far-off times, ),
said Mr.. Beggs. 81 recall one in
stance just now, in a campaign of a
few years before the registration law
was passed. One voting place was in
Arthur O'Donnell's cafe, on what was
then Circus and Poydras, now Ram
part and Poydras streets. The ballot
box was packed for majority on the
Democratic side, 200 more than the
number OF votes cast in the precinct.
At about 2 O'Clock in the morning,
when the fraud was discovered, the
polling booth was broken down, the
ballot-box broken into bits, and little
pieces OF the ballot box, mounted in
gold, were worn for a long time after
wards. That was the election in which |
Gerard stith, foreman Of the Plea
yune, was elected first recorder. He
was afterward elected mayor OF New
Orleans. =
Mr.. Beggs himself was at one time
member OF the legislature and
member OF the council simultaneously, |
from the first ward and the first con-
gressjonal district, whose boundary
lines conceded at one time. The game
OF politics as at present played he re-
CARDS as a gentle and stimulating
pastime. There are no more real po-
litical campaigns, y he ended with
sigh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
Kenneth Lodge No. Al, Knights
of Pytt1ias.

0ONVENEs in Masonic Temple the second
W and fourth Thursday evenings of each
month at 5 o'clock. Visiting brethren cordially
welcomed. Sick benefits, funeral tax and all the
fraternal features. Members have option of
joining endowment or insurance rank Chan
cellor Commander. Henry q. WE'LL Vice Chan
celIor, VIM. 4. TerTios PreIate, e. 4. Lawless
Records and Seal, j. E. Blum; Master OF FL
nance VIM. Pforzheimer; Master of Work, l.,
E. Bentley
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
DISASTROUS Wrecks.

Carelsssness is responsible for many a rail.
way wreck and the same causes are making
human wrecks of sufferers from Throat and
Lung troubles But since the advent of DR..
King New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds, even the worst, cases can be cured
and hopeless resignation is no longer necessary.
many whose life was sayed by DR.. Kings New
Discovery. This great remedy is guaranteed
for all Throat and Lung diseases by Leches
ana Rhodes drug stores. Price Soc. and SLIGO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

The Gaeydan News was soia by
Henry l.. Gueydan to the News
Publishing Company, an organiza-
s1oh composed 81 several of the most
prominent business men in the town.
~ ~ proposed 70 put IN new presses
and Improve the plant generally.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
a Runaway Bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg OF I. g.
Orner. Franklin Grove, Ill. II developed d
stubborn ulcer unyielding to doctors and rerne-
dies for four years. Then Bucklenss Artica
SaIve cured. It's Just as good for Bnrns, Scalris.
Skin Eruptinns and Piles. 2sc. at T. J. Leche.s
end wv. j. Rhodes drag stores.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

The second convention ii the Louisi-
ana Boil Weevil Association was
held At Shreveport last week. a cot
ton-growers' congress has been
caileo TO meet at the Caddo metropolis
Dec. Il, ID, IA and Is.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

During the past sixty days W. E.
Noble has sold for the Morse and
Haywood Oil Companies one million
barrels of crude oil.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

Monroe is without a FIRE department
ana efforts to organize company fail
because the council refuses to relin-
quish control OF the municipal app@
ratus and equipment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Governor Blanchard Designates Thursday
Nov. "A as Thanksgiving Day.

Governor Blanchard Designates Thursday
Nov. "A Us Thanksgiving Day.
| However widely the people of this
country may differ in matters social,
political and economical, there is one
altar around which all may meet in
fraternal communicable altar of Al
mighty God, the Creator and,Ruler OF
the Universe. The custom of annually
setting apart Day of Thanksgiving
on which all may gather In their
homes and places of worship and make
acknowledgment to Him for his mani
fold blessings and benefactions to
mankind constitutes not only tribute
to the emnipotence of God, but a rec
! ignition of His directing influence il
tracing the destiny Of the world.
During the past year Louisiana has
been singularly blessed by providence.
The richest gifts of the soil have been
hers; business has prospered within
her borders; labor has reaped the
just reward Of honest toll; there has
been increased production in factory
and field, and her people have made
gigantic strides in the march of hum an
progress.
In all this we can distinctly trace the
hand OF Him who s'doeth all things
well.n T is eminently fitting, there
fore, that in addition to keeping Him
"enshrined within our hearts," we
should give proper public expression
to our gratitude for His goodness and
mercy.
In conformity with the proclamation |
OF the president Of the United States, |
and by virtue Of the power vested in
me, I, Newton Grain Blanchard, gov
ernor of the state Of Louisiana, do by
these presents designate Thursday.
November q, 1904, as Thanksgiving
Day, and I earnestly recommend th at
during the whole of that day the peo-
pie Of Louisiana suspend, as far as is
practicable, their usual business avo-
cations, and, in their homes and
houses Of worship, devote themselves
to such services and ceremonies as will
appropriately express their thanks to
God for His many and gracious gifts
vouchsafed US during the past year.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused to be af-
fixed the great seal OF the state OF
Louisiana. Witness, Newton Grain
Blanchard, governor of our said,state,
at the city OF Baton Rouge, this It'll
day of November, in the year OF our
Lord, nineteen hundred and four, and
Of the independence of the United
States the one hundred and twenty
eighth, and Of the state of Louisiana
he ninety-third.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

4 franchise was granted 80 Victor
M, CARRIER for an electric light plant
at Plaquemine. The town will be
furnished forsg arc lights for s24oo
wear,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12
Lodge and Association
Directory.
DonaldsonviIle Lodge No. 2639
Knights of Honor.

AZ EETS first and third Tuesdays of each
w month, at =. 81, in Masonic Temple
II abroad avenue. Life insurance of 5000 at
w. s. Cary, sitting past dictator; DR.. Paul Thib
odaux, dictator; DIR. Jos. ". St. Martin. vice
dictator; John schaff, assistant dictator; Dr.
treasurer; J. i. Blum, financial reporter; Fred
Landry, reporter. Address, DonaldsonvilIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

Sheet music at New Orleans prices
Comstoek s Avenue store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

Sir William Arson, M. r. praised
the American SYSTEM of education in
an address at London.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

Four buildings were destroyed BY
fire at Gueydan, entailing loss o
$4,000.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

a federal building will be con-
structed Of Biloxi, Miss, at cost af
Sl25. ono
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

An order to close all gambling
houses at San Antonio was put into
effect.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

Headquarters fog Louisiana pecans
il. L. Beer s. Co., New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

The latest sheet music at New Or.
leans prices at Comstoek,s store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

The railroad commission will meet
in Baton Rouge next Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

The present car Of Russia has
reigned ten years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe.
Japan made a large purchase OF
leather in Boston.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1904-11-12

SITUATED in the beautiful Bayou yernilion
both Academic and Practical, and f for both
sexes. Magnificent main building. Splendid
BRICK dorrnltories- Mechanical workshop. Thor.
anghlg equipped. Fourth session will onat
Wednesday. September 81. 1904 Write for hand.
some illustrated cataIog to : eAa.3.
GHAS. @. DEJEAN. Seersfaryz
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01

other days the maid be instructed say that
urgent reasons can be brought forward
Inc function is very unpreentous The hostess,
IA suitable afternoon toilet is in her drawing ready
to greet all Corners
Inc door bell can be answered butler maid page
VINO stands ready to perform the service.
arrive 49, 49, '
II a butler attends, he wears his full livery
men the guest enters the properly butler will
ea the way at once to the drawing at the door OF
Wch apartment he asks the callers name, this be
known to him, in respectful Then drawing D1Ck
the poftere ana taking his position SIDE
nounces the visitor at the she enters the
When the visitors begin to take their leave he stands
teen with their coats and in bad weather conducting
the ladies to their carriages under of umbrella
In some houses 1t is customary for the servant to
offer the caller small silver which to deposit the
IN conspicuous place in the hall Callers in passing
into the drawing room drop their cards into this
ceptace.
A maid-servant attending the door for an at home
cap fancy white with white collar and
cuffs to match.
A maid does not announce the of callers. She
the street door, draws back the portere Of the
paror and extends little silver tray for the visitors
card.
The page boy a livery of black color
or OF dark color pped with contrasting His
trousers reach to the foot the coat being cut short
to the chin with little silver buttons
His standing coat collar may show bit Of white linen
above it, another touch Of the White appearing below
his buttoned cuffs. He wears white gloves.
Like the maid servant page DIES not announce vis
tors He merely conducts them to TIE drawing door,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01
FURNISHING SMALL. ROOMS

These compact pieces excellent in small and
among them be mentioned square which
oisects dagonalIy to set against the wall
among recent developments in rattan furniture IS
chair With rail least
surrounding the chair on three sides.
draughts.
The Sheraton high backed chair is also used a
Lnodel rattan its projecting
forward from the back to protect the head. r#sea-
as the chairs provided with hold
ers side pockets for books papers magazines.
A new kind Of furniture for the dining porch is espe
cay effective by reason of its combination of strength
1t is OF ash, stained pea-green, wax-fnished, and
very reasonable in
The table is an old-fashoned settle. whose back
turned down. makes the tabletop at nleal-time. 4.
The under sheif is lid which, when open reveals
box large enough to the table cloth,
kins and doilieS also the japanned serving tray
When the meal is the table becomes bench
whose high back protectsthe sitter strong
of wind The box beneath If not used table fittings,
large enough FOR storing few pillows numerous books
wood, making easy to lift off, and leaving bench with
ends and storage box which be pushed against the
wall.
For sdeboard and serving table combined a in
the same wood, about four feet high
sheve each four feet long and about ten inches
nary meals.
The seats and backs the dining chairs are of ash
STATS and as the table $40 the sdeboard
the entire OUTFIT both servceabe attractive
S. The same wood Is much in for furniture
OF several kinds with
hickory strips or fine Japanese mating very
durable furniture the Vienna
highly polished the of woven cane This Is suitable
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01
LOOK AT BETTER GRADES

simple German has surface in white with
strawberry vine in myrtle green about its edge
housewives who like the cheeriness Of on
the summertime board two attractive styles in
china One of these the poppy pattern. be
mad in greater variety than before other red
choce is the Marlborough brickish in and having
rather geometFical pattern.
A Danish imtatio of Copenhagen ware is very well
come for in households many children it
not break readily, is Inexpensive yet is wholesome to
Blue and white is nearly always attractive, and there
Is new In these coors this year
delft but the design does itself
mills or Dutch sailing boats.
a German ware. which nc name mas heen hit
upon apparently is exported only plates chocolate
or coffee pots 1t Is attractive that hopes
more complete another year.
1t is we'll to look the better grades of glassware
before purchasing the cheaper kinds latter
wide range of choice.
sFhe most pleasing shapes tumbers and geblets is
known the colonial These frequently be
in advance TO make sure of the supply.
Pitchers, salad bowls. round plates and berry
dishes as well as sets for sugar and cream all excel
lent in clear glass;
Among kitchen novelties the summer cottage NAV
be found French cooking utensils and white
glazed pottery called SarTeguemine
These are OF porous clay admitting the heat but slow
ly ana thus retaining all navors and juices.
The traveller who has tasted perfection of Euro
realizes covered casseroIa
these emerged those delicious or praised
joints with vegetables which delighted her palate
waysde inn while the yet practical benefit
by the professional cook who that most
unpromisng bit of inexpensive tender and
saxry under its benign warmth. These casseroes are
from the without removing the lid Uncovered bak-
dishes both and small shallow are iised
for macaroni vegetables gratin shirred eggs and
Welsh rabbit; others used for baking custards or
shaped glass whose retains all the woody favor
OF the mushroom
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01

The hostess rises and comes forward to greet each
individual guest If two guests should happen
at the minute she shares "er attention between
them until another caller enters the
She remains throughout the afternoon within easy dis
lance of her reception door She Goes stand for
formal reception but is always prepared forward
quickly with words of greeting
Inc hostess makes general +ntrOdUctfons her at
nome days unless the very full and number
Of callers have strayed from her immediate vicinity
As usual thing, a few guests only in the draw
ing room at the time, and they generally remain
seated in the neghborhood Of the hostess the Of
introducing any newcomer occupies but
If visitor appears to have difficulty joining
general conversation tactful word from the
mistress of ceremonies draws her forward
her
is customary a lady receiving to accompany
guest to her drawing door callers
still remain and she is receiving alone.
This rule Is sometimes aside when departing
guest is distinguished person Is in any way
However under most circumstances, courtesy to
their presence even for short space.
Instead, she simply rises holding
expressing pleasure at the visit She continues
until the caller turns to out OF the the
other hand, other guests present the hostess
may accompany woman visitor far the
door If she elects.
During afternoon home entertainer must be
on her guard against devong exclusive
special friend 1t is expected
shall devote herself to the assembage in general
Although refreshments actually
an at home function, they much custom that
the wise woman does not fall to provide them Tea or
chocolate with sandwiches, fancy bonbons are
the approved winter rejection summer iced tea and
other chilled beverages substituted LIQUIDS
When day for receiving ones friends Is appointed
the ladies Of the house should point Of getting
downstairs within reasonable length of minutes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01

all adapted to the needs of the average entertainer.
For engagement luncheons, Wedding breakfasts
and other affairs having basis Of sentiment the
little heart shaped case represented is Just the
thing.
This, as the picture shows, is made in two pieces
the little heart-shaped base, and the narrow strip
of pliable cardboard glued around it to form the
sides Crinkled tissue paper of any shade desired
IS pasted over the frame 1t should Of course fall
in with the floral decorations and the general color
scheme.
Flower cases are made after much the same pat
tern The little pasteboard box is embedded in the
lower half of the silk paper dover which is at
tached to the foliage and the STEM the cover form
ing the upper part or the blossom. Or the flower
may be open at the top shown in one Of the IL
lustrations.
wee basket made from q circular piece of card
board, surrounded by futed cardboard and embedded
IN tissue paper petals is another dainty suggestion
Handles for this basket and others of the same
order are made either of wire pasteboard painted
or garlanded with tissue paper foliage.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01
SOME USEFUL LITTLE THINGS

Her first need for silk mend her gloves but
instead of going to her complete basket in the
next she bought fresh supply fitting
up work basket for the exclusive of the guest
her way down she ripped few inches dress
braid. which suggested the purchasing heavy
thread besides cards of assorted hooks and
a piece Of tape
She resoutey duplicated everything which she was
tempted to go to her own work basket to find.
The second night coming home late a lee
ture she decided that hot water bag must be included
In the list Of essentials the day hung
upon peg of the guest room closet.
She found that cracker was a very nice thing to
have hand at night and might great blessing
the guest who weuid hesitate to ask when
going to bed late note that
to be provided with tin box of upon the day
the visitors arrival.
Court plaster and new card Of hairpins were added
before the week eTed and knowing tht often
have hours OF WAkefuness strange surroundings,
she also provided that most delightful aid to comfort,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01

AT HOME DAY OF THE SUMMER COTTAOER

HE ''at home day is no longs: confined formal
1 entertaining during the winter 5
% equally we'll established :. social function at
fashionable summer resorts whether country
places the seaside.
most comfortable little arrangement it is; contribut
much to the convenience and pleasure Of everyone
concerned!
Usually one afternoon in each week Fortnight is
aside for the The day selected is engraved
upon the visiting card and that day rom three until
o'clock hostess remains at home for the
reception friends and acquaintance.
Conversation light refreshment form the sim
pie basis of the hospitality.
OF course. if one has lived long time in the same
house and has retained the home day, she will
need send cards all her friends at the beginning
of the regular
But f-as in the case Of moving to the country cot
should change her address cards notifying
friends of this fact be issued Again. during the
season she may decide to be at home but one day a
other irregular intervals, and of this,
possible callers must be made
Nothing short of serious illness is for abb
senting yourself the day appointed for visiting On all
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-01
NEW CHINA AND OTHER FURNISHING
NOVELTIES FOR THE COUNTRY HOME

<VOTTAGE furnishings are generally interesting
tsfF subject this month, and progressive shops are
~ showing particularly worthwhile noVeltes
az in this
Upstairs and living
roomone finds little innovation intended to I'M
PROVE conditions in the house.
Among the table furnishings comes new arrange
protecting the polished dishes 1t
is round nickel rack of openwork. which be ex-
platter
new tray for holding the coffee service is of
japanese origin 1t is of brownish wood, with
raised sides represent bamboo framework
more substantial than Other
OF mahogany with brass rail all sides. But the most
satisfactory in the overlooking beverages
those OF clear thick glass framed in mahogany, with
Kayser-zinn trays are now shown in many designs.
while they lack the richness of old old
Sheffield plate they are not unpcturesoue as substitute
Pretty china and glass easily secured at
moderate price that it doesn't thing
cottage.
very pretty table service is of clear white its
only decoration being line of blue, quarter inch
IN width around the edge At three points the plate
this line breaks clusters nterlacng
relieve the decoration stiffness.
The popular desirable English known the
Indian Tree pattern is shown this a
new and attractive shapes.