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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20

predecessor had been enjoying a de-
lightful snap Nearly all the big jobs
of work on the road had been given to
him and at his own price. AS soon
| as Mr.. Shonts entered upon his duties
he proceeded to chop off unnecessary
expenses. and, among the first, his re-
forms struck this contractor. In the
future, the big boss was told, he would
have to bid for his contracts just like
other men, and the jobs would be
given to the lowest and best bidders.
To say that the ex-favored contractor
was mad would be putting it very
mildly. He sWore a great oath that he
would get even with Shonts' the next
time he saw him, and went into con-
siderable detail as to the exact man
ner in which he would deface his coun-
tenance. These threats reached the
ears of the Glover Leaf president, but
did not seem to cause him much IN
rest,
The contractor showed up in two
or three days to collect some money
due him, and the alert guardian of the
presidents door led him into Mr..
Shonts' Office instead of to the cash
ier's department. AS soon as the WIS.,
itor was web inside the presidents
office he heard the key turn in the
lock.
Good morning, said Mr.. shonts,
rising as his caller hesitated. I IN
derstood that you were looking for"
me, so left orders for you to be
shown right in as soon as you came
to the office have heard that you
intended to do me up for some griev-
ance that you think you have. Is that
eorreet?
That's right, said the contractor
I said it, and meant it. If you'll
step outside Of your Office I'll show
you that meant what / said, too, by
giving you the best licking you ever
had in your life.
Mr.. Shonts took of his coat. Well
settle it right here, he said. The out
side door is locked, ana there will be
no interruption. Take off your coat,
and do it pretty quick
.The contractor shed his coat, and
in about three seconds there was the
prettiest mixSup in that Office that you
ever saw. It lasted about five min
utes, possibly, and when it was ended
the Clover Leaf president was on top
and the Glover Leaf contractor was
underneath, with a countenance that
looked like Hamburg steak.
g Have you got enough? asked Mr..
shonts, observing that his antagonist
had ceased to struggle and seemed
about to lapse into Inconsistencies
Yes; let me up; I've got ali !
want, gasped the other.
"Mr. Shs5ts allowed his visitor to
rise, handed him his coat and rang the
bell for the doorraan.
Show this gentleman out, said he,
as the door was unlocked and the por-
ter made his appearance. He will not
be back
And he wasn't.
when man in any walk of life
goes after things as shonts does, cen
Guided his admirer, he can accom-
p1ish anything. The construction Of
the Panama canal win be child.s play
for him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20
Private ra4n

Inc railroads seem very willing -
a a me private car lines brought M
1el me jurisdiction Of the Enterstafa
aon.l1eree Commission. a rafIroaa.
pres1dent. IS authority for tha $50 80
ment that lines are paid nI1easa 80
s ssss.1allnaeion, and the question 81
s easssslVa charges is matter for The s
s sn5apeI 70 settle with the car lines -.
- rs4s. = ,ansre u no law to govern their.
a sasss lar mileage paying Has beer. -
r naasa, g e as legal as tbs payment s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20
oLD-WoRLD ODDITIES.

Althpugn roasted whole for II hours
over COKE nres, bullock, cut up and dis
tfabuted among 500 poor people at SIM
aerland, was found to be stin uneookea
Dur1ng the hearing Of case at High.
gaes ponce court it was stated that Is
ps.soas were living free OF rent in sgd
ney TOAD, Hornsey, because no land
ioTa ever called to collect it.
- A1ong me converts made in London
py Iorrey and Alexander was : well well
49, 49, musical entertainer Quentoa
e1s,..sn, VINO mas decided that he cannot
s s,a,s continue in lis rrof Ees
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20

IN case Of hand-to-hand fight this.
IT IS feared. might be demoralizing To
the American troops. TO correct this
the whole army would have to be
equipped with new style. rife and bayo-
net. The president thinks this should
be done without loss of time He is
greatly Impressed with the fact that in
practically every severe engagement in
Alanchuria. even at Port Arthur, the sol
dleTs came to hand grips.
On the other hand. the lessons Of tbs
naval actions in the far east are all for
longer and bigger range guns. This is
exactly the reverse OF the conclusions
formed at the close Of the Spanish
American war; but that affair is now
regarded as a very trifiing one, and not
instructive IN the real business of mad.
ern naval warfare. So, in place of medi-
I'm and low ealiber guns on the battle.
ships the new orders are. all for fewer
and bigger Only enough small guns
are w be put On to rapel the attacks Of
the mosquito feet and torpedo boats.
all the rest Of the ships being devoted
to the enormous ten and eleven inch
guns
More - ane-third of al the Anier.
lean expert rade has been ii tfs t1ga
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20
CARNEGIE LIBRARIES.
Millionaire Ironmaster Has D.stribs
uted over $4,000 Over Various
Parts of the Earth.

Pittsburg.-Because a generous man
built library which enabled him to
read, Andrew Carnegie promised him-
self that, should he become rich, he
would devote his lifetime to the build
ing of libraries SO that all might have
the benefit OF books.
How many has he built?
The answer is 1882, scattered over
every part Of the earth, in every Eng.
lish speaking community, in New zea-
land and New York, Texas and Scot.
land.
Only two states out of the union
have no Carnegie libraries. They are
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20

TO perpetuate his mefaefy In the
minds and hesf1s Of The people os the
city which has been his home fol- a half
century. George A. Grund, oe Kansas
city, kan, has given bis entire fortune
III more than 800, 600 for the erection
OF a hotel, which is to be the property
of the city The only conditions are
that the hotel shall always bear his
name, and that a life-siae portrait OF
himself shall hbe placed IN the foyer.
work il to be commenced atonce, kan
sas city. Kan, has no first-class hotel,
and the business men have been trying
for several years to raise enough money
By public subscription to build one.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20

Mrs. Annie NJ. Weightman Walker,
heiress of the Weightman fortune Of
about 10000, 600, is said to be living III
fear OF poison and at her apartments in
q New York hotel has surrounded her
self with detectives to foil any Efforts
Of her enemies 70 r9seh her. Mrs Walk
Oh III. according to the stories that are
being told more unhappy than she ever
Nas Id her life over the efforts to break
the viii Of her father, which made her
SO enormously wealthy. The entrance
to her lnents IS said TO be con-
startly watched BIZ detectives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20

Rev. Dir. Charles Al Crane, oi Boston,
after careful Inquiry, has come to the
conclusion that there ere aIoaI seven
score different fasls oF kids OF rell.
gion ii that city u. fane5Inade this
announcement AZ 4 revival meeting.
held a1ltier tla auspices % the Christi sn"
E,Y,sjeayor societies He urged that men.
should be more interested 2 1fae use
made Of religion than II views orcern.s
ING Il, deelared that flla 3 igalesf
All III q 3D. eass perform - NJ
slsa Ttiy klae tt9 saas I'M Al lElsl
nan pe
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-20

More han anR-third 81 al the rlers
great CROP cotton and wheat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
KAISER'S
GREETING TO
AMERICANS

Berlin. Jan. e-Ambassador Tower
called at the palace yesterday 10 pre-
sent his New Years congratulations 20
the emperor and empress OF Germany.
81 desire" said the emperor, "to send
10 the president and the people OF the
United States my wishes for a fortunate
and happy New Year.
President Roosevelt II leading the
American people 10 an advanced position
OF power and influence in the world Ger
many looks upon the increasing greatness
OF the United States without concern. be-
cause Germany has nothing but friendly
feelings toward the people OF the United
States"
The emperor alluded to the recent un-
yelling OF tho statue OF Frederick the
Great al Washington.
Gen. Won Loewenfeld." said he. has
told me with what kindness he was
treated. He was really overwhelped by
the warmth OF his reception and at the
good will shown him by every one he
met. His account OF what he saw and
how he was received Eratified me very
much. l appreciate a."
During tho conversation. which con-
tinued some time. the emperor said:
81 wish that an arrangement could be
made under which American professors
could come 70 our universities and deliver
courses OF lectures each year, and for
German professors 10 go 10 American
universities and deliver lectures there"
Mr.. Tower replied that he felt confident
the suggestion would be welcomed I'm
America, and he assured the emperor that
he would be happy TO assist in carrying
II out
Emperor William received the am
bassadors in the marine salon. a small
apartment and only they and chancellor
Won Beulow were present.
After the emperor and Count Won
Buelow withdrew tho empress. with the
court marshal and the ladies in waiting
entered and talked with each ambassador
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
new YEARS SIGNAL.
Naval Observatory at Washington FlaShst
Out Greeting for 1905.

Washington. Jan. 2.-The naval observ-
atory In this city yesterday flashed time
signals. giving tho exact instant Of the
beginning of the new year TO each Of the
great standard time belts Of tho United
states and British North America.
The signals were repeated by the tele-
graph. telephone and cable companies
throughout North. Central and South
America. 10 Australia. New Zealand and
tho Philippines. TO England and Portu-
gal and beyond. and by the naval wiro-
less stations along tho United states
coast.
At I. and o'clock a. m. the signals
were again sent Some disappointment
was felt az tho observatory over tho In
ability 20 got a message around tho world
The eastern extension and Australia
Telegraph company was unable 90 enter
into the arrangement. assigning as a rea-
son pressure 81 business.
number % messages were resolved.
however. from many points IN foreign
lands acknowledging tho signals an1 re-
ciprocaung the compliments Of the sea
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
RIVERSIDE.
Items Of news can he left AT Cons res.
taurant on Bullooks Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.

Where IL Sam Houle Is a question that
has been asked by many business men in
this place, and by many men who were
employed by Mr.. Houle. who is a con-
tractor. AS he has not been seen since
Saturday morning. Mrs. Houle went To
the shop OF her husband on Pawtucket
avenue today and took possession OF the
tools and effects.
Some time ago one OF the best known
young men OF this place went to Prnvl-
dence and exchanged IS OF his earnings
for a gold cap for one Of his front teeth.
This morning he called al the Gor Broth
ers' restaurant on Bullocks Point ave.
nue., and called for an order OF potato
salad. The young man said he has been
the poSsessor OF n small gold mine has
been smiling but he has not smiled
since he ate the salad. for tho IS gold
cap is missing, and he Is Of the opinion
that ~ fell OF and he ate a.
MIR Wesley Tromhly. who has been con-
nected with the Riverside Pharmacy for
the past Ave years. severed his connec-
tions with that firm Saturday evening.
10 accept a position with large whole
sale druggist concern at Philadelphia lie
will leave Riverside I'm about two weeks
The Riverside Social club held a watch
meeting In their parlors at Grubes
block. Saturday and spent most en-
ioyahle night There was plenty 10 eat
drink and smoke. the drink being con-
fned 20 coffee. etc.
Miss Lena Winchester will entertain the
Good cheer Whist club at the home OF
her parents on Munroe avenue this after
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
MINISTERS
CAMPAIGN
BY MAIL

New Haven. Conn. Jan 2-The Rev. Dr.
Newman snryvh. pastor OF the centre
church. this city. who is 40 pronounced IN
hIs opposition 10 having eilher ex-Gover-
nor Morgan @. Buikeiey or Samuel Fes-
senden of Stamford. a former nauonai
committeeman Of Connecticut. represent
Connecticut in the United States Senate
and who has written letter to AL the
Republican members of tho incoming
legislature. giving therein his reasons why
Inc Is opposed to Bulksley and Fessenden'
sssd yesterday that ne would wr1te no
mare letters on the subject
Itswas MIS- opinion that he had done 'hs
duty in notifying the Connecticut iesis-
lsanrs Of what hs regarded an Bulke'sy's
uuerflorsb,s management OF the Aetna
d/fe Insurance company, ana thst
Bulkr4ey farorsd pool selling at the races
sr the stata. and that 10 send him 10 the
ayufed States senate would be against
the wAshes Of the good people OF Con-
nscf1mAl
DIR. smiths reference 20 Fessenden was
stnphy That ne was q politician, and tina !:
mis- polat1css methods we're not approved
~ the posplA =
orrr opposition begins and ends In making
: u,AraI protest." added Or Smith today.
Can you estimate the strength that
I4hs opposition viii muster In the iesis-
oatursc'
81 hA~s nothing 20 say on that point"
s,Couh you say. DIR. Smyth. just who
year osndidAte is7'
I 'I cannot say am making no nomi-
nation"
no you propose to 20 any farther In
this campaign, Dn Smyth?"
/ II can only take up the work as IL
comes 10 me day by day. i cannot say
ANYTHING about what may do further"
I Mr.. Bulkslsy was't inclined 10 say very
much about DE- Smytll's attack upon him.
although IL was plain since the publica-
ton of the ministers letter that he is
greatly perturbed over II.
Hc said yesterday that his opponents
were Eetttns down pretty low when they
resorted TO attacks on q man through his
business connections. He said he could
not understand why DIT. Smyth had any
occasion TO write such n letter.
He 'rave his friends 10 understand that
ne waN prStty surv tn Re chosen SENATOR
He said ne didn't know a thing about tho
allegations in the letter.
Fessenden merely smiled when his at
tention ives called TO Dr. Smyth's state
nent. that his political actions we're not
such ae would meet with the Endorsement
OF the clean voters OF Connecticut.
II can't say thing about g." replied
Fessenden when ne was asked TO say
something In reply 10 Dir. Srnyth.
You know I am a peaceable man and
can't get into a squabble with any man
in the world on any subject"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
MATHEWSON
HELD IN
$500 BAIL

Nathaniel e. Mathewson was notified
yesterday afternoon to appear before the
Eighth Judicial district court. today to
plead 10 a warrant that had been issued
by James A. Williams.
The latter acted as private detective for
Gov. Garvin during the last campaign and
IN report which he submitted 10 his ex-
cellency. last Saturday, averred that Mr..
Mathew ewson had caused a supervisor 10
mark his. Mathewson's ballot, advancing
as reason for soliciting that assistance.
that he. Mathewson. could neither read
nor write
Chief Kimball took the very volumnous
warrant and trudged through the wilds
OF Pine hill. three miles from Centredale.
The chief had he supposed, a thorough
knowledge OF every foot OF that portion Of
the country, but he was good long
while in locating the old mans house,
which is on top OF the hill
Mr.. Mathewson having been q lifelong
resident OF the town and the chief know
ing hiin 20 be a hard working man decid-
cd not 10 serve the warrant other than by
notification.
promptly AZ the dppolNleu npuI Ani-
morning the accused appeared before
Judge Palmer I'm the Sth district court,
which sits I'm the town hall at Johnston.
The Aforesaid voluminous complaint
was read.
The sum and substance Of the complaint
was that Mathewson had by misrepre-
senting his ability 60 read and write and
therefore 10 mark his ballot had asked a
supervisor TO do so for him
A plea OF not guilty was entered and
Mr.. Mathewson gave surety i'm 500, Henry
+. Nugent becoming his bail. 10 appear
for trial next Monday morning.
Mr.. Mathewson was represented by Col
Frank w. Tillnghast. who gave notice TO
the court that he intended to file a de-
murrer 10 the complaint
Mr.. Mathewson contends that he is a
stone cutter by trade; that on election
day he went 10 the polls TO vote and not
having his reading glasses with him
asked for the assistance I'm marking his
ballot that the law specifically provided
should be given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
FOR FAST MOTORING.
Chaftuf's for Alfred Vanderbilt and Samusl
Untsrmysr Arrested al Yuaksrs, NY.

Yonkers. ~. Y. Jan. Paul satori.
Henry p. steenson, chauffeur for Samuel
Untermyer. were both arrested here yes
tor,iay for exceeding the speed limit With
their automobiles. Each man was paro,ed
in the custody OF friends until today.
when they will be arranged In the local
court
satori was at Francfurt's hotel this eve
ning with party OF friends. coming in
a low. white racing machine Several
times during the evening he raced UP and
down the asphalted roadway until finally
some citizens complained
onicsr Daniel Murray was sent 10 see
what the trouble was and saw n streak
fash past. as he described H. He stepped
out into the roadway and awaited the re-
turn OF the machine
In about ive minutes 10 raced back. but
Murray succeeded In holding IL M. satori
expostuiated In French and objected IN
being arrested. but a. Murray could not
understand him he paid no attention. but
took him TO police headquarters
Henri Francfurt and Alderman Alfred
Bechet accompanied tho party. the latter
becoming responsible for Satori's appear
ance in court today. Satori az frst said
that the machine was his own. but later
admitted that II was Mr.. Nanderbllrs 90
horse power.
Henry y. Steenson was arrested bv pa
trolman Corey on complaint OF Isaac w
MAY, n wealthy real estate operator 70,
New York. for speeding his auto on
Buena Vista avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
METHODIST.
MINISTER'S
MEETING

The Methodist ministers met at the
Mathewson Street NJ. r. church this
morning. after m interval OF two weeks
the attendance was normally large
ON the call for committee reports. Rev
". A. Ridgeway submitted communica-
tion from the police commission in which
the letter OF the law bearing upon liquor
traffic was carefully expounded according
10 familiar interpretations OF the same
As 10 the conditions over which the pres
ent agitation Of the ministers arose. the
commissioners disclaim any knowledge Of
their existence
II was unanimously voted the sense Of
tho meeting that the candor and courtesy
Of the commission was greatly appre-
ciated. A committee comprising DR.
Ridgeway. Or. Melden and one other man
was then appointed TO he known as a
legislative committee. it's purpose being to
cooperate with the several other commit
tees seeking temperance legislation i'm the
state.
II was commonly conceded by the meet
ing that a general. concerted movement
I'm the direction Of temperance reform
would he a beneficial happening in Rhode
Island
The paper Of the morning was read by
Pev. A. w. c. Anderson. pastor Of the
Hope Street NJ. T. church, and was upon
Apostolic Evangelism"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
PRAISES FROM BRYAN.
Says Hs Is Convinced lawson KauWs What
He Is Taking About.

Dallas, Tex. Jan. 3--william ]. Bryan.
who is spending the holidays In Texas
duck hunting, yesterday. paid high
compliment to Thomas w. Lawson, au-
thor OF "FrenEied Finance" and much re-
cent controversial literature. Among other
things Mr. Bryan says:
II have never met Mr.. Lawson. but the
way he gives dates. names. figures and
conversation and the failure OF these dl-
rectly affected To disprove his assertions
is convincing TO me that Mr.. Lawson
knows Of what he IL talking. During the
political campaigns OF which Mr. lawson
tells. we heard indirectly OF great sums
OF money coming from Wall street. but
We never knew before the exact individ-
ual sources from whence they came"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
BRISTOL.
Salvation Army Holds a Watch
Meeting. ..Oth0r Matters Of
Local Interest.

The Salvation Army whose headquar-
ters is al the Advent church on High
street. held a watch meeting Saturday
evening. which was largely attended,
members from various churches being
present. Refreshments were served at l2
o'clock, the passing Of the old year and
the birth OF the new was contemplated In
silent prayer, when a happy New Year
was welcomed in and the congregation
retired.
II is expected that plans will he formu-
lated soon for the opening Of training
school I'm connection with the State Nor
NAL school in Bristol. Principal G. s.
Chaplin OF the State Normal school is
soon to come 10 Bristol 70 look the ground
nolds as to the plans Superintendent Rey-
nolds has been given full power by the
school committee 10 arrange for the es-
adjustment here
BEGINNING Tuesday evening and closing
Sunday evening, Jan. s. Professor r. T.
Stout. the noted singing evangelist. and
Rev John Stewart Of Providence will con-
duct a series Of revival meetings at the
First Baptist church.
The Colonial Dramatic club Of this
place will present the fve-sct war drama,
Brother Against Brother under the di-
rection Of Miss Louise p. Chadwick Of
this place. at the Bristol Opera House,
Monday evening Jan. rs.
One week Of prayer meetings com
menced last evening at the VI. f. church.
The meeting was led by Miss Leila ].
Tuttle Of Columbia university. The
services will commence At 7:i5 o'clock
each evening during the week
The change Of fine on the ferry line
10 Rhode Island and Newport com
menced yesterday.
An elaborate luncheon was given
Saturday by Miss Mary Colt daughter
W Judge and Mrs. H. Il. Colt At their
residence los Waterman street. The
following ladies from Bristol were pres
ent: Miss Hodgkinson, Mrs. Wallis Howe,
Miss Bessie and Miss Alice Bourne, Miss
Amey HAYES. Miss Alice and Miss CATH
crime Tucker Miss Elizabeth Wardwel
Miss Helen and Miss Annie Case. and
Mrs Chesebrough. all OF this town.
The Probate court will hold its reEu-
lar monthly session this forenoon In the
council chamber at 1890 o'clock. with
Judge Reynolds presiding The town
council will hold its regular monthly ses-
sion tomorrow evening. NJ 1880 o'clock
At the o'clock mass yesterday morn
ing at ST. Mary's churcn, ST Mary's T. A.
society and the Ladies' Auxiliary all at
tended holy communion IN a body.
Today being legal holiday. the bank
and public schools were closed.
State President Dennis j O'Donnell,
I. G. n. L. society. has completed his
work I'm the appointment of district depu-
tics Miss Katherine Hamll of st.
Charles branch. Bristol. has been APP
pointed district deputy Of the branch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-02
CRIPPLE BLED TO DEATH
IN SOUTH MAIN ST. LODGING

James Delaney, aged 10. OF Worcester.
died IN Uncle Sans 1o-cent lodging house
on South Main street early yesterday
morning. He was a crfppsa having had
his right leg amputated below the knee
after n railroad accident
Michael Moore. q watohman In the
lodging house. while making his rounds
AMONG the many sleepers. saw pool Of
blood on the roor near the cot upon
which Delaney was lying. The cripple
himself was covered with blood, and 20
the polioe were called.
hole IN the crippled leg was found
and from q vein was surging the life mud.
Tho vein had burst, the docton said.
einos coming to this city, three weeks
ago, Delaney has been soliciting aims In
the saloons and about town. He walked
on crutches most Of ths time.