The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-02-25

Bend Mercantile Company, which re
Gently disposed of its property to Kahn
Bros. He informs us that about the
10th Of next month he intends to open
store in Smoke Bend on his own ac-
count.
Jasmin Tobias went up to Baton
Rouge Wednesday and took part in
the anniversary celebration OF the
capital city fire department as repre-
sentative from Vigiiant Hose Com
pany, No. 3. Mr.. Tobias returned to
Donaldsonville yesterday morning and
reports that the celebration was an I'M
qualified success and that he was roy
ally entertained by the hospitable ire
ladies of our sister city.
Five carloads of Tennessee Triumph,
Boston Peerless and New York Early
Rose seed potatoes have just been re-
ceived by Charles Maurin. the Mlssls-
sippi street grocer,
Capts. Fl. G. and Al. Whiteman re-
turned Wednesday night from New
Orleans, where they had gone last Sat
urday afternoon in response to q
telegram apprising them of the serious
illness of their brother. Emla White
man. It is gratifying to know that
the patient rallied from the attack and
is now convalescent. During the ab-
sence of Capt. Al. Whiteman the ferry
boat W ashington was under the com
mand of Capt. W. S. Cary.
Parish Superintendent Showalter
yesterday paid visit OF inspection to
the public schools of the second ward,
which comprise the two white schools
at Brusly Capite and Brusly Saera-
mento and the colored school at Lum-
vile. Apart from the fact that the
attendance of pupils was materially
lessened by the inclement weather
which prevailed for several weeks
prior TO Monday, Prof. Showalter
found each of the schools in satisfac-
tory condition and was gratified at
the results being obtained.
Fred. Royce, the genial host of the
Nichols Hotel, returned Monday night
from Gulfport, Miss, where he went
Friday of last week on a brief visit to
his daughter. Mrs. VIM. Smith, and
his son, William Rogge. Mr.. Rogge's
son-in-law, William Smith, is engaged
in the foundry business in Gulfport
and is getting along nicely. as is also
Willie Rogge, who is working with
NJ ssEEasiitsth.-zAA1Tr Reggie was accom-
panied to Donaldsonville by his pretty
daughter, Miss Pearl Rogge, who had
been in Gulfport for some time as the
guest of her sister.
Chas. Manrin has just received a
shipment OF five carloads of seed pota-
toes, consisting of such Well-known
varieties as Boston Peerless, New
York Early Rose and Tennessee Tri-
umph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Israel and their
two pretty little daughters, Helene and
Ruth, left Salisbury Thursday for New
Orleans, where they will make their
home henceforth. Mr.. Israel still re-
tains his interest in the Salisbury sugar
factory, which is owned By the firm Of
Lebermut.1 & Israel, and expects to
visit Ascension occasionally in the
future. The Israels had lived on SAILS
burg for number of years and have
a legion of friends in this community
who will learn with sincere regret that
they have moved away from Ascension
and become residents of New Orleans.
Clerk Of Court James Barman has
completed transcript of the evidence,
motions, exceptions and verdict in
the case Of Jules Valentine, the negro
who was convicted of committing a
murderous assault on Mrs. W. G.
Hazlip and sentenced TO death by
hanging. The transcript covers nine
teen typewriter pages and was for
warded to Gov. Blanchard this week.
as required by law Such document
must be furnished the governor in all
cases where the death sentence is I'M
posed, in order that the states chief
executive may obtain a clear concep-
tion of the case before signing the
death warrant and fixing the date OF
execution.
Capt. v. Maurln, president OF the
T.afourche Basin Levee Board, has
had large force OF men at work for
some time past strengthening the big
dam at the head OF Bayou Lafourche
lii order to preclude any possibility Of
a eave-in when the water in the Mis-
sissippi commences TO rise as a result
}iof spring freshets. During the high
| water last year q cave occurred at the
Itbase of the dam on the bayou side and
lit became necessary to construct q
l.cribbing of piles and add great guam,
l3tity of earth in order to strengthen the
dam sufficiently to avoid break
! Forewarn by last years experience
Capt. Maurin has taken time by the
forelock and made similar prepare
tions in advance this season.
Exercises in eommemoration Of tbs
birthday of George Washington were
held in the assembly hall of Ascension
i Aaaaanov at 40 O'clock Tnesf7av aft