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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Retrogression.

Communicated to The Chief.
There are many methods by which
the Improvement OF town can be re-
tarded or throttled. One OF the surest
methods is being introduced here now
the wholesale Indictment and fining
Of Sunday law Violators and martyrs.
It is unfortunate that in an excess of
zeal our officials feel constr aimed to
enforce this measure, which public
sentiment so severely condemns, and
it is doubly unfortunate for our little
town that she is TO be handicapped in
her struggle for progress and prosper
ity. We have recently voted an extra
tax to support loan for sehoolhouse
and city Improvement purposes, but
it is evidently true that we will never
move onward if we are restricted from
the legitimat ate right of accepting money
which is brought to our doors on Sun
day. This town is greatly dependent
upon country patronage for It's sup
port and advancement, and it is prin-
cipally on Sunday tLat our country
friends have the opportunity to shop
here, and otherwise enjoy themselves,
but unfortunately our patrons are con-
fronted with the preposterous spectacle
of posing as accessories to a crime in
visiting Donaldsonville on Sunday to
secure their wants, or indulge their
pleasures. How long are our suffering
taxpayers to submit to this persecu-
ton? Is it to be continued indefinitely?
Il 50 we had better cease from further
explosive talk about progress and
extra assessments and pursue a re-
trenehment policy, and let our motto
be sRetrogressionn instead of Prog
ress. PRO BONO PUBLICo.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

What Else Could the Governor Do2
Every public officer Is fairly entitled
to some degree Of COMMUNICATION for
the faithful and fearless performance
Ioof his duty under the law and The
Chief has no disposition to withhold
from Gov. Blanchard the modieum of
credit attaching to his attitude and
action with reference to the recent mob
outrage in Claiborne parish. The fact
that Dick Craighead had committed a
foul and dastardly deed il the cold
blooded assassination of his sister-in-
law and her child, and that the grant
ing OF a new trial by the supreme
court and the dispersion OF material
witnesses for the state rendered the
escape of the accused from the just
penalty OF his bloody crime extremely
probable, did not warrant or excuse
the commission of another equally
cowardly murder by the lawless men
who broke into the Claiborne jail at
night and shot down the defenseless
prisoner with as little conjunction as
they would have killed rat in trap.
Gov. Blanchard did right in de-
nouncing this crime and calling on
the sheriff Of the parish to do every
thing possible to ferret out the assas-
sins; he did right to send his adjutant
general to investigate the circum-
stances, particularly with a view Of
ascertaining whether the local officers
of the law, civil and military, had
been either actively or passively ii
sympathy with the mob and had in
tentionally failed to take steps to pre-
vent the preparation of the crime
which has put fresh blot upon the
good name of Claiborne parish and
Louisiana; and the governor did right
to supplement his other efforts for the
vindication of the law with the offer
of reward for the arrest and convic-
tion Of the members Of the murderous
mob.
In doing all these things, however,
Gov. Blanchard has done only his
plain and simple duty as the states
chief executive, sworn to see to the
enforcement of her laws. and we fail
to find any iustif1ca alton therein for the
ford and exaggerated encomiums
which some Of his oVer-zealous par
tisans are heaping upon his perhaps
already too-distended head. These
ebullitions are not only
open to the suspicion of sycophancy
and insincerity, but they suggest the
odious comparison that Louisiana 5
former governors have been negligent
10 their duties and obligations in sim
liar emergencies and have signally |
failed to approach the high stand ard
IT civic virtue and sublime courage |
attained by the present occupant of |
he gubernatorial chair. Heard, Fos-
er, McEnery, Wilt and Nichols were
small potatoes and few In a hill''
alongside Blanchard. if the latter's
sulogists are to be taken seriously.
And why? Because Blanchard has
declared himself in favor OF the en-
orcement Of the law and punishment
If criminals.
What else could the governor do?
II
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The way President Roosevelt slaugh-
tered bears, bobcats and other four
footed game was a wonder, but the
havoc he created among Democrats
was many times greater.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Meeting of the Police jury.

The police jury of Ascension parish
met in regular monthly session at the
courthouse at noon Wednesday, with
President G. B. Reuss occupying the
chair and the following members pres
ent: S. Goette. Albert Esneault, T..
| W. Armitage, j. C. Klos, M. G. Sc
vario and J. T. King. The resignation
| of DR.. J. A. Tucker as health officer of
the parish was received and accepted,
and on motion of Mr.. Armitage, DIR.
D. G. Brumfeld, of Darrow, was IN an
imously elected to fill the vacancy.
An appropriation of $500 was made
to cover overdrafts in the funds de-
voted to the board of health, transport
tation, tax collector and contingent
expenses. A committee composed of
the members of the parish school
board, Mayor-elect Charles Maurin,
Hon. w alter Lem ann and other prom
inent citizens appeared before the jury
and requested an appropriation of
$500 towards defraying the expense
Incidental to the erection and equip
ment of modern high school building
at Donaldsonyille, for which purpose
the town OF Donaldsonville will set
aside 1926, 900 out Of a $50, 600 bond is
sue voted by the qualified property
taxpayers at the municipal election
held last Saturday. Addresses urg-
ing the appropriation were made by e.
N. Pugh, president of the school
board, Mayor-elect Maurin, Mr.. Lem
ann and Parish Superintendent Sho-
walter, after which general discus
sion Of the matter was INDUCED in. It
was finally decided that the jury is
not in position to take definite action
in the premises at the present time,
and a resolution was adopted pledging
the body to make such appropriation
as may be warranted by the condition
of the parish finances at the end of the
current fiscal year, which terminates
June 30. A second resolution was
adopted requesting the finance COM
mittee to make a report on the condi-
ton Of the parish treasury at the July
meeting OF the jury, when the question
Of an appropriation for a school |
building at Donaldsonville will be T.
nally disposed Of. There being no fur
Their business requiring attention, the
jury adjourned until the second We'd
nesday in June.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Eureka Plantation Of $50 acres
on the west bank Of Bayou
Lafourche, seven miles be-
low Donald sonvi1le, with al
buildings thereon.
i Is hip. Portable Boiler.
I 6 h.-p Portable Boiler.
I Atlas Engine.
2 Pumps.
2 Oil Burning Plants, com
plete.
/ Thresher, latest improved.
/ Sandwich Hay Baler.
I Is hip. Engine.
2 Heal e sisco 12-in. Pumps.
Between 400 and 500 #. Of u
and 15-in. siphons.
One Lot Of Betting
All in frst-class order. Ap
ply to Carroll Barton,
Paincourtvilie. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

With Catholic fair in progress
and the grand anniversary celebra-
ton of the local fire department slated
to occur in the afternoon, ripping
good time is assured to all who may
visit DonaldsonYiIle tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The Chicago Democrats were de-
lighted with an opportunity to stuff
the president with good things at the
Iroquois Clubs banquet the other
night. They'd like to have. knocked
the stufin' out OF him before the cleo
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

All three of the town wards did we'll
in the bond election, but the gallant
little first led the procession.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
GONZALES Notes.


2. S. Berteau, Of St. Amant, was
among friends here Monday.
Dr.. 3. s. Kyes and J. A. Marehand,
Jr., made q flying trip to Hobart on
Monday.
s. B. Barman, OF st.Amant, visited
friends here Saturday
Among those from here who at
tended the baseball game at Dutch
town were Misses Olive Guedry, Eel.
lcie and Beatrice Gonzales and Leila
Carrie, DIR. 9. s. Kyes and Jos. Com
zales.
Leslie and Andrew Leblanc went to
St. Amant last Saturday on business.
II. @. Marchand of GornervieW. was
here On business Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Donaldsonville did herself proud by
voting the bond issue for public i'm
nrovements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

It's up to the weather man to send US
q generous chunk Of good weather to-
morrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

President Roosevelt reached w ash
ington Thursday at midnight and is
again in official harness, greatly re-
freshed and benefited by his enjoyable
vacation. He travelled 5000 miles and
traversed twelve states and three ter
ritories on his memorable trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
4 Splendid Opportunity!
A Desirable Residence or Bus
mess Lot in DonaldsonyilIe
For Sale at a Reason
able Price.

TEvHE PROPERTY above referred to is the
u late home of Antoine Montecino. Sr., at
the corner of Chetimaches and Opelonsas
streets. Il measures eozl2o (French1 feet, is
desirably located for both residence or business
and in choice neighborhood For further in
formation. apply to B. McGULLoH,
Attorney at Law.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Death of Gen. A. S. BADGER.

Gen. A. S. Badger, general ap-
praiser OF the port at New Orleans, and
one Of the best known and most highly
thought Of men in that city, died at
his residence there Tuesday morning
after an illness Of nearly five mouths
duration, aged sixty-fve years. Gen.
Badger was Union veteran of the
civil war and had been in the service
OF his country almost continually
since. He was high in Masonic cir
elets and his funeral obsequies, which
were held Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock, were conducted by members
CT that fraternity.
The Easter festival given at the
home Of 81. Boote, on Monroe plan
tation, Saturday, April %, was con-
Quoted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Burnside Union Chapel and was ten
dered TO al Of the children living on
the Miles properties. In the issue OF
April 20, The Chief erroneonsly stated
that the festival was given to the chill
aren OF the Episcopal eongreg alton by
the grown upsn of the church. a
prominent member of the Episcopal
eongreg alton directed our attention ID
the error and requested tn at it be cor
rected, IN order that wrong impress
sion might not gain eredenee.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Liddell Randolph.
OF IberRille parish, have issued invita-
tions tothemarriageo Of their daughters,
Fanny Turner Randolph to Herbert
Spencer, and Genevieve Liddell Ran
aolph TO William Whipple, on Thurs
day, June /, at noon. The ceremonies
will be performed at Blythewood, the
ancestral plantation home Of the Ran
dolphs near Bayou Goula. The Misses
Randolph have visited Donaldsonvil1e
% number of occasions and have
host Of friends ia this community who T
will learn with pleasure OF their APP
preaching marriage and unite Ia wish
lIg for the charming young ladies all 7
The happiness that can possibly attend
q Union OF hearts and hands.
Women find quick reliefin DR.. Thacherss
Liver aud Blood Syrup.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 90 years by millions of mothers
success. 1t saothes the child, softens the gums.
aliays all pain cures wind colic and is the best
remedy for diarrhna. Il will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately Sold BY druggists
N every part OF the world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow,s
Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Jos. Gonzales and John A. Mar
ehand, of Gonzales, came to Donald
sonVille Wednesday morning and
boarded the special exursion to Mel
vile over the Z. and P. Railroad. On
the way back the gentlemen stopped
off at Whiteeastle, where they re-
NAMED until Thursday morning as
the guests of Mr.. Gonzales cousin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The commencement exercises of the
law department. Of Tulane University
will be held at the Tulane theatre, il
New Orleans, Monday evening, May
ID, and The Chief returns thanks to
Rene Hector Himel, one of the pros.
pective graduates, for ali Invitation to
attend. Mr.. Himel is a resident Of
y. James parish, and is a young man
OF much talent and promise. The Chief
desires to congratulate him on having
successfully completed his course Of
studies, and trusts that he will achieve
tame and fortune in his chosen line Of
life work,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Maybe that contest for the silver
trumpet isn't waxing warm!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Meeting Of Major Victor Maurin Camp.

4
Major Victor Maurin Camp No. So,
y. g. ", held regular monthly
meeting in the rooms OF the Mohawk
Club Sunday forenoon, with Major
S. A. Poche presiding and fourteen
members present. Lieutenant D. S. Lee
Blanc offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted standing as a
token OF the sorrow felt by the camp
over the death OF Gen. Lee:
Whereas, the death OF the great chieftain and
patriot, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, has caused sorrow
10 II the hearts of every member of Camp No 80,
U. G. ", be it
Resolved, That this camp extend to the widow
| and children of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee its great
Pr of q loving husband and father. and
Ghat copy of these resolutions be sent to the
family, at Richmond, Va.
A resolution offered by Major E. E.
Lauye, thanking the Daughters of the
Confederacy for the warm expression
OF affection and sympathy exhibited by
them toward the q. g. ". at their an
nnal state convention in Alexandria
during the early part of the month,
was unanimously adopted. The reg
ular monthly meeting day of the camp
was changed from the first TO the sec
ond Sunday of each month. Major
:. "A. Poche, Lieut.. A. NJ. sobral and
Adjutant W. ]. Murphy were APP
pointed committee to make all neces-
sary arrangements for the celebration
OF Confederate memorial day on June
), after which adjournment was taken.
Major S. A. Poche, Lieut.. A. M. ]
sebral and Adiutant W. ]. Murphy,
the committee appointed by Major
Victor Maurin Camp No. 38, u. C..
v, to make arrangements for the
celebration of Confederate memorial
day on Saturday, June 3, have SCI
cured as the orator for til at occasion
Gen. Leon Jastremski, d distinguished |
Confederate veteran and the talented |
editor of The People, a bright and in
duential weekly published at Baton
Rouge. Gen. Jastremski is noted for
his force and eloauence, and it is in
keeping with the expressed intention
Of Major Victor Maurin Camp to
make the approaching decoration day
memorable in the history of similar
past events in this parish that such
an able speaker rs Gen. Jastremski
las been secured TO make the principal
address of the day.
Gonzales Notes.
2. s. Berteau, Of St. Amant, was
smong friends here Monday.
DR.. r. &. Kves and IA Marof,a.d
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

There is no good reason why the
police jury may not provide for the
expenditure of s25, 900 towards the cree
ton OF a $780, school building in
Donaldsonville without raising the
rate of taxation or gripping the paro-
chial finances. just as the Mccall
police jury built a $40, 900 courthouse
years ago, when the income of the
parish government was considerably
less than it now is, SO can the Reuss
jury OF today provide for half the cost
of $780, 600 schoolhouse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

Came pretty near being an even hum
dred, didn't it2
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
Well, it happened.

Meet US at the fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The business transacted by the court
up TO the close Of this mornings ses-
sion, other than the imposition of fines
in the Sunday and slot machine law
violation cases, is contained ID the
following summary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13
TREAsURER's oFFTcE

], The books in this Office are apparently veil
Kept and the moneys all accounted for By the
PARISH treasurer. The system of bookkeeping
recently adopted BY the police jury Is undoubt.
edly an Improvement and iabor-saving system.
and 50 arranged that the condition of the par.
SD hnances can readily be seen on a mere in
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-05-13

The roads along the river need attention ard
work should be resumed as early as possible.
we suggest that more particular attention
should So be paid to the drainage of these roads.
we would call the attention Of the second road
board district to a tree lying on the road in
front of the Willow Grove plantation.
N IhankIng your honor and the officers of the
court for courtesies extended to US during chr
deliberations - AAAe ooi
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-30


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As FOR CITY PEoPLEi
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bu MAY FIND PRIVATE BUYERS
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Daily Leader 10 oents a week denV'
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Daily Leaoer 10 cents week delir
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one in ten OF the desirable positions
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az anyone's for securing one of the 9TH
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o o
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-30

tFirst Published IN Daily Lea'cr August
10, l9O5)
Notice Of Application for Liquor License.
Territory of c>Llhoua Logan County. SIS
Notice Is hereby given that n. F.
zenlte has ibis dqv filed in the ONE Of
the County Clerk in and for said County
his petition, asking that n license be
granted him TO sell az retail, malt, .1ir-
ituous and vinous liquors on Lot 20.
Block 10. Second Ward, in the Town Of
Coyle In said County and Territory
II no protest be filed on or before sen
tember 8. 1905 his petition 9ill re gt1nt-
ed and license issued
witness my h1nd ari the seal Of said
County horero aHxed this - h cay
OF August 1905.
(SEAL) NJ. p. tRAPl'
County Clerk.
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LewiS&CIark
EXPOSITION

Portland, ORE. June 70 Oct. Is,
Tickets sold on following days oniy
May 23, "a and 25. June 10, "A. -
n, 2s and %: July s, z. 8. H. l., IL
rs. GO and 27; August IS. 1e ~ 70
80 and 81. September y, 1S "A. Is
27, 2sand 2S Final limits 80 days
stopovers allowed west of and inciuo
ing Colorado common points.
Fare $3.50.
Fare through California s5t.1o'
+. j. PGsT Agt
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Glance abou. you IN me street almost
any time and almost anywhere and you
win see someone nurrying mong TO ans
wer a want advertisement.
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(Fhs, Published in Daily Leader, August
29 is05)
Notice OF Application for Liquor License.
Territory OF Oklahoma, Logan County, ss.
Notice is hereby given that A. shaft
man has this day filed in the office Of the
County Clerk. n and for said County OF
Logan. his petition. asking that "a license
be granted him to sell at retail malt
spiiituous and vinous Hauore on lot IS.
Block S.. Fifth Ward City Of Guthrie.
in said County and Territory.
II no protest be led on or before Sep
tember ~. 1905. his petition VIII be
lgranted and license issued
| Witness my hand and the seal Of saio
County hereto affixed thia 2Sth da'
Of August 1905
tsEAL) NJ. T.. TRAP.
County Clerk.
j. Il. McREOwN. Doputy