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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
BOND ISSUE ADOPTED.
Majority of ninety -one Votes In Favor Of
the Proposition-aTa Municipal E1ec-
ton Passes on Quietly.

Majority of Ninety lone Votes In Favor ol
the Proposition Municipal E1ee-
ton Passes On Quietly.
The regular biennial municipal
election held in Donaldsonville last
Saturday passed off quietly and re-
suited in the unanimous election OF
the candidate for town Offices who
composed the ticket headed by Charles
Maurin for mayor. There was no
opposition TO this ticket, and as a
consequence the vote was light. The
proposition TO issue bonds TO the
amount of $50, 600 for the purposes OF
building a new sehoolhouse, extending
the waterworks system and improving
the streets of the town, was carried by
large majority, both in number OF
votes and property value, every one
of the three municipal wards having
approved the proposition. The police
jury has pledged itself to contribute
as liberal share to the school build
ing fund as the state of the paroehial
finances at the end of the current ifs
cal year will permit, hence a magnifi-
cent schoo1house with all the modern
improvements is assured as one OF
DonaldsonViile's future attractions
and advantages.
The names OF the men who have
been chosen to preside over the desti-
MES of Donaldsonvi1le for the ensuing
two years, together with the vote cast
for each, are given in the appended
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Proceedings OF Town Council.
SPECIAL MEETING.
DoNALDsoNv1LLR. La, May 9,

DoNALDsoNvILLE. La, May 8, 1905.
The council met in special session at12 o'clock
m. in the mayors office at the powerhouse.
with Mayor Geo. H. Richard in the chair, and
the following aldermen present: D. ohlmeyer
and Louis Dehon, of the second ward. and J. E..
Blum and W. D. Park. Of the third ward. Alb
sent-Jas. Fortier and Jas. Won Lotten. of the
first ward.
The mayor stated that the meeting had been
called in obedience to an ordinance adopted
at special meeting OF the council held March
SO, 1905. which provided that the town council
of the town of Donaldsonville should in open
public session on Tuesday. May 8, 1865, at the
hour OF IL o'clock, proceed to open the ballot
boxes, examine and count the ballots in number
and amount, examine and canvass the returns
and declare the result of the election held in
Donaldsonville Saturday, May 6, 1905.
Pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance,
the returns Of Saturdays election were ex-
amined and canEassed and the result declared
as follows:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
SUMNER EXCURSIONS.

During the tgood old summer time
don't spend all your money on electric
cars, automobiles and buggy rides.
Take the fast aid elegant steamer Viz
gie, leaving aldsonvilleevery after
noon az O'Clock, and enjoy 3 twelve
mile outing on the river to
Burnside and return. Fare for the
round trip ADULTS, 90 cents; children,
10 cents. On Sundays the boat will
meet the Mississippi Valley excursion
trains.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Ben Davis, negro fugitive from
justice wanted in the parish of Iber-
vile for shooting and dangerously
wounding his wife,. was arrested at
Geismar Wednesday evening by W.
q. Bomar. an employee Of L. Gels
mar & Co. Deputy Sheriff Gervais
Petit, of IberviIle, came down for the
prisoner Thursday afternoon, return
ing to Plaquemine on the 6:15 p. N.
T. and P. train. Davis crime was
committed about three months ago.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Attorney G. 6. Weber went up to
PIaquenine yesterday forenoon on
important legal business. returning
shis morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Misses Amelie Lemee and Ceeile
Morse, two charming young ladies OF
Natchitoches, arrived here Thursday
and will remain several days longer
as the guests OF Misses Rena and Lu-
ellie Terrio.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Miss Ella Bentley came up from
New Orleans Wednesday forenoon and
remained here until Thursday after
noon as the guest Of her brother, G.
Donnaud Bentley, and Mr.. and Mrs.
ALI. G. Whidden, of Roselawn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Rufus law and Clarence Woo1man,
Of Lake Charles, spent few hours in
Donaldsonville yesterday as the guests
Gibbona Esnaault.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
SslSSIPpI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Virgie

]. @. DAVIDSoE, Captain p. 7. BABIN, Clerk
This swift and elegant boat makes
EoTJ5 TRIPS 5A-ILR /,
between Donaldsonyille and Burnside, con-
nesting with passenger trains. as follows:
Passengers going north take boat ST 8 90 clock
q. N. and 100 ociock p. m.
Passengers going south take boat ats 90 clock
.. N. and 2:Ia o'clock p. m.
j. horse-car at Burnside viii convey passengers
to and from the boat FREE OF CHARGE.
Through tickets 70 al points sold on the boat,
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

one-day excursion FROM P1aquemine
ID New Orleans tomorrow, over the Z.
and r. Railroad. Fare from Don
aldsonvSlle. 81 for the round trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Rumsey Duke and DR.. ]. A.
Tucker visited Baton Rouge on bust
ness this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Miss Leah Knobloch, OF Bayou
Goula, passed through DonaldsonyilIe
Thursday afternoon en- route to Thibo-
daux, where she will spend week or
two as the guest of her uacle, Mayor
W. G. Raglan.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

6. S. Harris, the genial representa-
live Of the Winchester Arms Co., spent
several days In DonaldsonFiIle during
the pass week and favored The Chief
.v;sh an appreciated visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Cecilien Esneault left Thursday for
Live Oak plantation, Terrebonne par
ish, where he will spend few days as
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. &. N.
Boston. Mr.. Esneault was accom-
panied by his nephew, Norbert Es-
una.1It
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Mrs. w. B. Harp is officiating as
bookkeeper at the local telephone ex-
change in the absence OF Mrs. Esma
Clement, who is suffering with a slight
attack of illness. The position that
she is now filing temporarily Mrs.
Harp occupied for quite time prior
to her marriage, and it is therefore
unnecessary to say that the bookkeep-
ing department of the Cumberland
Company's Donaldsonville once will
not be allowed to fall below its Gus
tomary accuracy by reason of Mrs.
Clements illness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Lee Barman, brother of Clerk of
Court j. as. S. Barman, has opened a
lodging house at 855 Camp street, New
Orleans, where he will be pleased to
have his Ascension friends pay him q
visit whenever they happen to be in the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

A very enjoy able picnic was given
at Palo Alto grove last Sunday by
MIR. and Mrs. 3. D. Melancon in honor
Of the birthday of their laughter Anna.
Those present were Misses Nellie,
0phelia and Marie Rodriguez, Eunora
and Albertine Barthelmy, Marie Oubre.
Edna, Anna and Lillian Me1ancon:
Geo. "A. Hinyub, Rene Denoux, w. T.
Chilly. 3. J. Breaux, Lawrence Des-
latte, Ben Guidry, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
D. Melaneon, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bar
thelmy and Mrs. E. Rodriguez.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Totals I74, SIT. 70

In further accord with the provisions of the
ordinance adopted March 80. an official procla-
nation of this result of the election of Saturday
May 6. 1905. was drawn up for PRONUNCIATION in
one issue of the official journal of the town of
DonaIdsonviIle.
On motion, duly seconded, the council adj
iourned. &. HENDERSON. Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

A delegation Of from ten to fifteen
members Of Sehloss Hose Company
No. 5, of Baton Rouge, will participate
In the anniversary celebration Of the
Donaldsonyille fire department. to-
morrow afternoon as the guests OF
Vigilant Hose Company No. 3.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

sosthane Mollere, Jr., q well-known
Young white resident OF Port Barrow,
vas arrested Sunday evening and
lodged III iail on charge OF insanity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

she official proceedings of regular
monthly meeting Of the parish school
hoard held at the courthouse Wednes-
day noon will be found in another.
noInnn Of today's Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Rumsey Duke are
enjoying a visit fromstheir eldest son,
Elmo, who is bright young student
of Ferrell's school in New Orleans.
Master Duke arrived yesterday and
will remain until Monday, when he will
return to resume his studies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

il. 3. Foley, for several years past
the efficient manager Of the Donald
aauvsIle Office Of the Ascension Coal
CD. Ltd, left Wednesday evening for
New York, where he will make his
home Il the future
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. John ". Tucker and
Miss Docia Tucker left yesterday
afternoon via the Valley road for
Gloster, Miss, where they will spend
several days on a visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. fuckers daughter, Mrs. Norman
Guice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Swell stationery at Comstock's store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Miss Annie Donnelly, of New Or
leans, has been the attractive guest OF
the Sisters of Charity, at St. Vincent S
Institute, for the past week. Miss
Donnelly is niece of Brother George,
the capable director of st. Joseph's
Institute.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Misses Alvine Freret and Katie G as
kins, OF the parish OF st. James, ar
rived here Monday and will remain
for some time on visit to Miss ia
einta Sobral. of Fanbourg Ia Pine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The excursion from Plaquemine to
New Orleans tomorrow. May II, will
be the first Of the season. Train
passes Donaldsonvflle at s o'clock.
Fare for round trip, 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Mrs. Jas. Teller, of New Orleans,
came to DonaldsonVille on the 1922 q.
and P. train Wednesday to be at the
bed side OF her brother, Edward Won
Lotten, Sr., VINO has been seriously
i'll for some time past. Mrs. Teller
returned to her home on the afternoon
rrain
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Be out tomorrow with your eolors
and glad smile. Show the gallant fire
laddies that a public can be grateful.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Prof. D. B. shoWalter, parish su-
perintendent Of public schools, and
Prof. j. L. Rusea, principal Of Ascen-
sion Academy, left yesterday after
noon for Dutchtown, where they went
to attend she meeting Of the New River
branch Of the parish teachers as
ISOLATION, which is scheduled for to-
day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Flremen's anniversary Celebration Tomorrow.

Everything is in readiness for the
anniversary celebration and parade
of the Donaldsonville fire depart
ment tomorrow, and if Dame Rumor
can be credited the decorations Of the
apparatus are likely to outshine those
Of previous years. Members Of the
four companies have been busily en-
gagged during the past week in putting
the finishing touches to their displays
and each company is claiming that
it will make the best showing. The
parade will form in Louisiana Square
between 4:30 and 5 o'clock and ira
verse the following route:
Up Houmas street to Mississippi, to
Chetim aches, to Conway, to Houmas,
to Division. to Railroad avenue, to
Mississippi, to ST. Patrick, to St.
Michael to Lessard, to Mississippi,
to Houmas, to Louisiana Square.
The apparatus will be left in the
square and the dremen, still in parade
formation, will march to the old Cath
Ole church, where the Catholic fair
will be in progress and where the pa
rade will disband.
Father George Harding, pastor of
the Catholic church at ST. Amant,
came TO Donaldsonville Thursday
evening from New Orleans, where he
had been spending few days, and
remained here until this morning as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John f.
Park. Father Harding was formerly
vicar OF the Catholic church at this
place, and has large circle of friends
in Donaldsonville and vicinity who
will be pleased to learn that he is
meeting with much success in his new
field of labor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Il y
was given at Ascension Hall Thurs
day night by a number OF the leading
young men Of the town. The grand
march was led by Clarence Boucherean
with Miss Laulie Gre, and about
tWenty-six couples participated in the
dancing which followed. Music was
| furnished by Williams orchestra and
/ dainty refreshments were served in
abundance.
! Mrs. George Turner. of New Orleans,
and her two bright little children,
LaRing and George, Jr., who have
been the guests of Mrs. Turner'S
other-in-law, Mrs. L. NJ. Turner.
for the past several weeks, left Thurs
d ay morning for Burnside, where they
spent the day at the hospitable home
of Hon. and Mrs. Henry c. Braud,
afterWard proceeding TO their home in
New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. G. Whidden Wis
| tied Opelousas this week and while
there were Hospitality entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Coltrin. Mr..
Whidden was representative from
1 Mohawk Tribe No. 80 to the Great
Council.of the Improved Order Of Red
Men which held sessions in the St.
Landry metropolis Monday and Tues
day. On their way home Mr.. and Mrs.
Whidden stopped at Alexandria, ar
irving here Wednesday.
The Lemmels, of Napoleonville, and
the Prides, of Donaldsonyille, tied-up
at Cleveland Park Sunday afternoon,
with the result that the aggregation
from down the bayou came out at the
smaller end Of the horn. The seopSI
stood 4 to l, and the game was we'll
contested and interesting throughout.
George Yentzen did the slab-Work for
the Prides, with Lawrence CreoH re-
eeiving him behind the bat.
Misses Rena Terrio and Adeline
Meter visited Napoleonville Wednes-
day to dispose OF tickets in the voting
contest for q silver trumpet to be.
awarded to the most popular company
in the local fire department. Miss
Meter is the charming representative
of V1gilant Hose Company No. 3, and
will certainly not be classed among
the s'also rans' when the votes are
counted at the Catholic fair Monday
night.
Fred. Linde. and P. A. Wutke will
leave today for six-week trip to a
number of the principal cities Of the
United States, going first to Los An
geles, Cal, where Mr.. Linde's daugh-
ter, Miss Eva Linde, has her home.
After leaving Los Angeles the tourists
will visit San Francisco, Salt Lake
City, Denver, Colorado Springs, St.
Louis, New York, Baltimore and
Washington. The Chief wishes Messrs.
.Linde and Wutke a pleasant journey
and safe return.
J. j. Lafargue and s. ). Gianelloni,
OF Donaldsonville, E. A. Harris, of |
New Orleans, and Emile Lauve and
Louis Rodrigue, of Belle Rose, con-
stituted a party that visited Grand /
Bayou Thursday and spent the day in
angling for the willy fish that habit
that pretty stream. The local MEM
bers Of the party report that fish are
biting well at present, over six hun
bred having been landed BY the above
five anglers in the course Of few
hours.
Mrs. W. B. Harp is officiating as
bookkeeper at the local telephone ex-
change in the absence OF Mrs. Esma
Clement, who is suffering with a slight
attack of illness. The position that
she il now filing temporarifV Mrs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Mrs. tie M 0lmS, 3f.. VINO mas DSeh
suffering with a severe attack Of illness
for several days past, was taken to
New Orleans yesterday morning by DIR.
3. (. Sims and placed in sanitarium,
where it will be practicable for her to
receive the very best of medical a1ten-
ton. Mr.. Sims is at present il Cuba
on business mission, but has been
notified of his wife's illness and is ex-
pected to reach New Orleans next Mon
day. The Chief sincerely trusts that
Mrs. Sims will soon be completely re-
stored to health and enabled TO return
TO her family and friends in Donald
sonville.
A merry party of young people left
here early Sunday morning for Grand
Bayou, where they spent the day most
pleasantly in devising plans to keep
from fishing and in thinking up other
pastimes that afforded much interest
and enjoyment to all concerned. Those
who participated in the delightful OUT
ing were Misses Ora Dalferes, Katie
BigleE, Euphemie and Olivia Ayraud,
and Alice and Cecilia Ramirez, and
Alfred Camel, Anatole Esneault,
Henry Oubre, Gibbons Esneault, and
w Hired Guigou. The party was
ehaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. VI. B.
Harp and Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Blanch-
ard.
You can spend very pleasant day
/ II New Orleans tomorrow by going
down On the excursion to be run from
Plaauemine over the Z. and P. Rail-
road. Train passes here at s o'clock
q. h, leaving New Orleans on the re-
| turn trip tomorrow night at 3 O'Clock.
Fare from DonaldsonVflle, 81
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Misses AnnE and Heloise Sims and
Ethel Barton went up to Baton Rouge
yesterday afternoon to attend cotil-
lon given last night at the LIS. U.
pavilion by Louisiana Phi chapter Of
the Sigma M fraternity. The ladies
are being entertained at the hospitable
home of DR.. and Mrs. G. E. Coates, On
University campus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

DIR. Sheard Moore was il attendance
upon the Great Council. Improved
Order of Red Men, which met in 0pe-
lousas this week. DR.. Moore vas
made q member Of the great council
last year by being appointed guard OF
the forest and ut this session vas
promoted, receiving the chieftancy OF
guard Of the Wigwam. DR.. Moore re-
turned home yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The Chief regrets to learn that sam.
Landry is suffering with 8 serious at
tack of illness at the home Of bis
father, Manager John T. Landry, on
Riverside plantation. Young Landry
is employed at the Commercial Trust
and Savings Bank, in New Orleans.
and was forced to return home last
week hY reason OF his Illness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

E. J. Vega returned this morning
from Baton Rouge, where he went
Yesterday afternoon to attend cotil-
lon given ali the University pavilion
by Louisiana Phi chapter Of the Sigma
NJ fraternity. Mr.. Vega is himself a
Sigma NJ. having been initiated into
the chapter at Tulane University dur
ing his attendance at that institution
a wear or so ago.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

F. A. Bonnet, manager of the First
and Last Chance Saloon, left Tues
day on a trip that will include a visit
to various cities Of the north and east
and cover a period Of about four
weeks.
Hubert Treble Chapter No. 126, y.
d. O., will hold an important meeting
in the rooms of the MohaW Club at
Ill O'Clock tomorrow forenoon, and a
full attendance Of members is re-
uuested,,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The town council met in special SEES
sion at noon Tuesday for the purpose
OF canvassfng the vote cast at the mu-
niefpal election held last Saturday
and promu1g atfng the result. The Of
fetal proceedings OF the session, as
well as the proclamation announcing
the result Of the election, viii be found
elsewhere IN today's Chief.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-22
A YANKEE "HORSETHDEF."

Old sile Bangs drove to town one
day,
| Holdin the reins on high checked
bay.
Right in front of the grocery store
| He met Zeke Haines, of Clinton Gore.
Haines up hind and a f1ea-bit roam,
Sra:, skrlo o meat and a blamed lot
o. bone,
And that high-checked bay looked
honest, true,
Like cross tween a goose and a kan
CARGO.
"Lookin' for a shift" asks Bangs of
Haines.
'Donno," says Zeke, layin' down his
reins:
I'm prutty nigh suit and I wouldn't
give a boot
For a swap less 1 got some good, big
boot
"Boot?" says Bangs, "for that old rip
With a hook like a squash and a
knocked-down hip?
Why, boot Zeke Haines, ought to come
tother way
Just you lift that hip and pee-ruse
that bay,
Nine years old-not over ten
Vas mebbe 'leven-wal twelve years,
then.
You can talk of the Who'll of the teeth
you've seen,
But you can't bulge me up above thir-
teen
'.Thirteen!" says Zeke. THAT boss of
yer'n
Is sot down in books for the kids to
learn.
That's the same old boss Paul Re-
we're.
With the same old heaves he caught
that year.
NV roam. I'll allow, is CANT a mite,
But he's sound and kind and all ways
right.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-22
GEMS FROM
CONTEMPO RARIES

The price of diamonds is advancing
It's getting harder all the time for a
prize fighter to keep UP appearances.
The hunting season opened last Fri
day, so now the gourmandS may gra-
tify their taste for pheasants with i'm
punity. The trouble is to catch the
willy bird, too.
I.
The rif1emen who have been showing
off their skill at Seagirt returned from
the memorable trip last Friday, but as
Capt. Berger and his band was out of
town there was nobody to play "see the
conquering hero comes" 1t was as
well, because somebody might have
taken it as a satire. Capt. Sam john
son of garbage fame is all right as he
made new record of 4S points in pos
sible So Several other individuals are
also reported to have made fine show
ing But the majority of Hawaii's rep
have been rather poor spe-
cimens to send abroad, as they managed
to pull down the score so as to be the
thirty-first out of thirty-Seven.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-22
NO MORE
BASEBALL
The HonoIulus Withdraw
From Proposed
Games.

It begins to look as if the senior
league baseball season were dead and
that there will be no post series.
First it was reported that the a. A.
C.s and Punahous would hook up to-
morrow.
This fell through.
Then combination series of three
games was discussed, Punahous-E lks
VS.. Honolulus-Kam
Last night Captain-Manager Will
liams of the III. A. C.s stated positively
that his team would not play tomor-
row and that as far as the Reds are
concerned, they are pau for the season.
The Males may be induced to join
forces with the Kams, but it is hardly
likely, for they are sore at having been
left out of the deal in the first place.
There is some talk of an exhibition
game of cricket for the entertainment
of the disconsolate baseball fans.