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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
c. D. Gondran Appointed to Succeed
r.. N. Sims.

Gov. Blanchard has filled the va.
cancy in the board of control of the
state penitentiary caused by the resig.
nation of Hon. r. N. Sims, who re.
tired to assume the management oil
Hon. Theodore S. Wilkinson's cam.
paign for the Democratic gubernato.
rial nomination The governor
choice has fallen upon another citizen
| of Ascension, Col. G. Desire Gondran
OF Belle Helene, whose fitness for the
place will be recognized and attested
by all who know him.
Col. Gondran is not only practical
sugar planter, but a capable finaneier
and successful business man as well,
possessing in an eminent degree the
experience and qualifications essentia 81
to the most efficient perform ance of the
duties OF the position to which he has
been appointed. The property under
the supervision of the board of control
comprises several sugar plantations,
and in the management of these the
new appointee will doubtless prove an
Invaluable addition to the board IS
membership. His demonstr ated skill
in the handling of labor and the d.
reetion of several industrial and COM
mercial enterprises add to his admir-
able equipment for creditable service
in his new sphere of public duty.
For several years past Col. Con-
dram has been a member OF the school
board of this parish, and has taken
commendable interest in the work of
public education, as indeed in all
other matters appertaining to the ad-
vsncement and we'll being OF the peo-
pie of Ascension and Louisiana. His
title of colonel comes from the rank he
has held as a member of the COVER
nor's staff, place for which military
training at college and active service
in the Louisiana National Guard rem
dered him particularly we'll qualified.
Col. Gondran is gentleman whose
geniaidisposition, courteous demeanor
and fair treatment of all with whom
he has dealings have made him a host
of friends; and these will heartily ioin
The Chief in congratulating him upon
the recognition of his merits as a cit
izen and qualifications as a man of
affairs implied by his nomination to
the important Office from which another
prominent Ascensionite recently re-
tired.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
The democratic Campaign.

The Democratic campaign is in
pretty full swing in this state, and ac-
cording TO their own accounts all the
competing candidates are getting the
best of the contest and are sure to
win. Two of the most interesting
events connected with the guberna-
torial race have trans pired within the
past fortnight, one being the long
deferred announcement of Congress
man r. F. Broussard of the third dis
trict that he would actively support
Hon. Theo. s. Wilkinson for COVER
nor, and. the other the holding of a
very large Wilkinson meeting at
Franklin, St. Mary parish, the home
town of Lieut.. Gov. J. Y. Sanders,
where nearly every man, woman and
child was popularity supposed to be "a
Sanders man. Predictions are freely
made that the attitude of the 1beria
congressman will turn the tide of bat
tie against Mr.. Sanders in his own
section, but of course the Sanders
forces pooh pooh the idea and claim
that, while MIR. Broussard can doubt
less influence the third district for
himself, be hasn'S hold upon it that
will enable him to deliver Its vote
nolens volens to another man. The
joint debates that have taken place
DetWeen Messrs. Wilkinson and San
ders have not been productive Of en-
tirely satisfactory results to either
faction, and there il considerable
sentiment against having any more of
these discussions. The tendency to
descend 10 personalities and to expose
unclean party linen too conspicuously
to the public gaze are urged In OBJ
lection TO the continuance Of this form
of campaigning, and when meetings
are held in connection with such en-
tertainments as church fairs at which
intoxicating liquors are sold, trouble
is likely to be caused by over-zealous
partisans who patronize the bottle or
the key too freely and insist on whoop.
ing for their candidate even while the
other one has the floor and ia trying
to be heard.
Gen. Jastremsk; has been on the sick
list for several weeks, but is by no
means out OF the running. On the
contrary, he renews the declaration OF
his intention to stand by his colors
until the votes are counted, and to be-
gin an active canvass of the state
about the 1st of September.
The candidates for the minor Offices
are indussriously pushing their re-
spective claims, but comparatively
little interest has as yet been de-
veloped by any of the contests except
that for governor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
Volume XxXVH-Number /.

The whirligig of time in its endless
and uninterrupted revolutions hal
brought The Chief to the annually
recurring period in its existence which
marks the anniversary of the paper,s
establishment sin 1871 and adds an.
other year to its youthful age. Last
weeks issue completed volume thirty
six, and today's bears the initial mum
Der OF the thirty-seventh volume.
Following its invariable custom,
The Chief takes advantage of this au-
sptcious occasion to thank it's friends
and patrons for past support and to
solicit the continuance OF their favor
henceforth. To those whose names
have not heretofore figured In the list
OF our customers, we suggest . trial of
the papers merits as an advertising
medium, purveyor OF local and gen.
eral inform alton, q promoter and ad-
vocate of all enterprises calculated to
enhance the common veal and more
particularly TO serve the best interests
of the people of the town of Donald
sonville and parish of Ascension.
With each passing year The Chief
grows prouder OF its title, "A Wide
Awake Home Newspaper" and will
spare no pains TO vindicste its claim
TO the designation in the future as il
has endeavored to do In the past.
With heart as young, g purpose
as pure and an ambition as lofty rs
it possessed at the inception of it's
career thirty six years ago; with the
best OF good feeling for al and malice
'owar6s none, The Chief starts cheer
'ully out on It's thirty seventh journey
around the sun with the rest of the
sArth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
Feast of tle AssnmntlonI.

The feast OF the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary was appropri.
ately observed at the local Catholic
church on Thursday, low and high
masses being celebrated with unusual
impressiveness at Z and 9 O'Clock a.
~, respectively. Both services were
attended by large congrega tions, and
many devout worshippers partook OF
the holy sacrement at the earlier mass.
The feast of the Assumption commem-
crates the passing from earth of the
Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ,
and is one of the most beautiful and
important in the Catholic calendar.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
Dutchtowu Notes.

Revs. H. P. Cornish and N. Black
have been carrying on very success.
full nesting for the past week at Brbus-
sard Grove church. There we're eleven
accessions to the church.
Robert Harris, of Denham Springs.
was a visitor here for several days
last week.
Leon Picard visited New Orleans
Monday for the purpose of transact.
ing business.
A storm swept through Dutchtown
last Sunday night, but fortunately no
serious damage was done.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
summer Diarrhaa in Children.

During the hot weather Of the summer months
the first unnatural looseness OF child's bowels
should have immediate attention, SO as to check
the disease before it becomes serious. All that
is necessary is a few doses of Chamberlain
Collie Cholera and DiarrhHa Remedy, followed
by dose Of castor oil to cleanse the system.
Rev. M. o. Stockland, pastor of the first NJ 3,
Church, Little Falls, Mimi, writes: I'VE have
used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna
Remedy for several years and find it very yaIi,-
able remedy. especially for summer disorders in
Children Sold BY all drnggistS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
Whlskey, Morphine,
Cocaine and all DRUG
Additions; not only
treated but permanently
cured.

Main building of New Fenwick-an
ideal Sanitarium, Abbeville, Louis
lana. Capacity, 125 patients. Com
plete in equipment, modern thruout,
luxurious in appointment, brass bed
steads, Ostermoor mattresses, phones
thruout, etc. No Hyoseine used, no
harsh methods or padded cells. Only
approved agents q treatments used.
Nervous prostration [Neurasthenial
successfully treated. Endorsed by the
Governor, Archbishop, Mayor of New
Orleans, etc. Highest references.
Write to-day.
FENWICK sANITARIUM
4 B EvILLE. LOUISA M
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
For over sixty Years.

MRS. WIEsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over go years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething with perfect
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. 1t viii relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents .
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Guar
anteed under the pure food and drugs act OF June
30. 1905. serial No. 1898.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

Some time last night burglars broke
into the residence of D. D. Dalferes,
ia Lessard street, and stole a pair of
a6Tousers, in the pockets of which were
ten dollars. The theft was not discov-
cred until this morning and no clue to
the identity of the nocturnal providers
has yet been ascertained.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

Rev. E. P. Craddock and family
have removed from the Dslferes cot
tage in Lessard street and are now
occupying their pretty new home in
the rear OF ths Methodist church, at
the corner of Railroad avenue and
OpelouRas street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

The excursion train leaving New
Roads at $50 O'Clock In the afternoon
of Saturday, Aug. 81, will pass Don.
aldsonville at $40 p. m. Returning,
the train will leave New Orleans at
O'Clock p. m. Monday, Sept. 2. Every
body's going.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

State Treasurer James NJ. Smith
visited Donaldsonville Tuesday 10 the
interest of his candidacy for state
auditor, and received cordial greet
ing from his numerous friends and
supporters in this community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Duke Dalferes and
family have moved from their resi-
dence in Iberville street and are now
comfortably domiciled in the pretty
cottage in Lessard street owned by ]
A. Dalferes, and recently vacated by
Rev. e. p. Craddock and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

A huge flag pole, from which
weather signals will be displayed in
the future, was erected in the neutral
ground il front Of the municipal
powerhoase on Thursday last, large
force of men being required to place
the base of the big staff in the deep
hole dug for It. The tall white pole,
with its ornamented gold top simmer
ing in the sunlight, now stands ready
for our local weather-maker, w. d.
Park, tc run up the various hued bits
Of bunting which will give US warning
of fair weather or otherwise. Mr..
Park will be assisted in displaying
the signals By e. 4. Thibodeaux,
Superintendent of the power plant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

The children and grandchildren OF
&. D. Melancon gave him q pleasant
surprise on Friday evening of last
week, the occasion being the fiftieth
anniversary of Mr.. Melancon's birth
day. Among those who assisted in
making the evening one long 20 be re.
membered were Miss Title Groebbel
of New Orleans, Sidney Leblanc, an
vier Hebert, Mr.. and Mrs. Aramis
Melancon and family, Misses Hattie,
Anna and Lillian MelRncon, and Au-
gust RarthelmY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
a brand fair and zee champetre

A grand fair and fete champetre
will be given at French Settlement on
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. "a and
%, for the benefit of the Catholic
church at that place. Skating, dane
ing and a minstrel performances by
local amateurs Will comprise the
amusement features of the entertain
ment, while the wants OF the inner
man will be catered TO with gumbo,
jenbalaya, ice cream, fruit and nu-
merous other delicacies. A good time
la promised all who attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

DIR. J. A. Tucker, of Baton Rouge,
passed through Donaldsonville this
afternoon en- route to New Hope, where
he will be the guest of MIR. and Mrs.
j. w. Tucker until tomorrow evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
Among the Observation-Disclosures VII

Among the Donaldsonvillians who
went to New Orleans yesterday and
! left that city this morning for Chicago,
yis the Illinois Centralis annual ex.
cursion. we're D. Ohlmeyer, Miss Lu-
ellie ohlmeyer, Master Ernest OIL
meyer, Whitney Comstock. Glenn Mol
them pleasant trip and safe return.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
The more the merrier.

An army recruiting Office has been
opened in the upper story of the We'll
come Saloon building in Railroad
avenue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

A very interesting meeting of the
Married Woman's Whist Club was
held Wednesday afternoon at the res
idence of Mrs. G. A. Gondran. with
Mrs. e. j. Mccall as hostess. The
prize, a pair of exquisite silk hose,
vas captured by Miss Adele Blum.
refreshing beverages we're served
after the games. Those who enjoyed
the pleasures the afternoon afforded
were: Mesdames F. B. Lemann, E. K.
Sims, z. E. Hanson, Fl. G. Whiteman,
G. d. Bentley, G. A. Gondran and
E. j. Mccall, and Misses Ella Bent
ley, Bessie Lowden and Adele Blum,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

G. Kline, John p. Forcha and Paul
Wilheit returned this morning from
Thibodaux, where they went yesterday
to attend the opening session of the
second annual convention of the
Louisiana State Firemen's Associa-
tion, now in progress at that place.
Delegations from several OF the local
fire companies will leave for Thibo-
daux tomorrow to participate in the
grand parade and celebra alton which
win bring the convention to a close.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

The patrons of the Calhasse public
school at Duplessis held a meeting
during the week to consider plans for
the erection of a new school building.
After general discussion of the mat
ter they raised $500 among them
selves for this purpose, and are con-
ident that the school board and police
jury of the parish will cooperate with
them in making the project reality.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

is hereby announced as a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office of assessor of the parish of AS
cension subject to the action Of the Democratic
~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

In its proper place in today's Chief
will be found the formal announce
ment of Parish Treasurer A. A..
Kings candidacy for the Office OF as
SCISSOR of the parish of Ascension,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party. Owing to lack OF space
We are compelled to defer comment on
Mr.. Kings announcement until our
ueyt Issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
JAMES E. AYRAUD

is hereby announced as a candidate for assessor
of the parish Of Ascension, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
ron ASSESSOR
a A Killing
LOUIS A, LANDRY, JR.,

is hereby announced as candidate for assessor
of the parish of Ascension, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

A session of the Atch afalaya board
was held at the St. Martin House
Thursday forenoon to afford hear
ing to large delegation of prominent
citizens of ST. Martin and Iberia
parishes, whose object in appear
ing before the board was to urge that
some protection from overflow be
afforded the people of those two par
ishes and the parish of ST. Mary. It
seems that levee is now in course
OF construction on the east bank of the
Atchafalaya river In these parishes,
whereas there is no leVee of any kind
on the opposite bank, hence in periods
OF high water considerable amount
OF land is subject to humiliation. The
board discussed the question with the
deleg alton and agreed to make an
inspection of the premises within the
near future, with 9 view of taking
whatever action the circumstances
may require.
The personnel of the deleg alton was
as follows: ]. A. Provost, Frank
Guilbeau, J. j. Boudiu, Maurice Patin,
George Domengeau, Joseph Pellerin,
A. &. Broussard, VIM. Begnsud, DIR.
DeLoreal, J.. J. Martin, L. P. Guedry,
Scott Kslso, George Knight, Luke
Bounin, Charles Savoie, w. o. Martin
and F. NJ. WEIGH, the latter being the
immigration agent OF the Southern
Pacific Railroad.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17

iotal'.'''' Sc, 500 90
Mr.. Armitage offered the following resolution.
which was seconded by Mr.. Bergeron and
adopted on call OF the roll by yeas 8, nays 0:
Be it resolved, That the ordinance of the police
jury fixing the polling places in this parish he
and the same is hereby amended SO as to read
as follows: - -"
Be it ordained that the following polling places
be and are hereby established, as follows:
First ward-Precinct one, at Sylyere Landry,s
cooper-shop; precinct two at A c. Dugas' ware
house.
house.
Third ward-precinct one. at courthouse = nr,s
cinct two, at Mrs. Babin's vacant house.
Fourth ward-Precinct one, at L. A. Landry,s
warehouse.
Fifth ward-Precinet one, at Houmas store
precinct two at Hart s Armitages old store.
Sixth Ward-Precinct one, at Gondran,s ware
house; precinct two, at Geismar's warehouse.
Seventh ward-Precinct one at Gonzales,
warehouse; precinct two, at Sidney Berteau's
warehouse.
Eighth ward-Precinct one at osterberger,s
blacksmith shop; precinct two. at Ruby Dixon's
warehouse.
The jury adjourned.
true copy: AA. KING.
Clerk
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
Mr.. Maurtn then offered the follow

RfF. NJ aaFfn then 0mered the follow.
log resolution:
Whereas, the Hon. Walter Guion, attorney
general Of the state of Louisiana, rendered an
opinion that the AtchafalayA and Lafourchs
basin levee boards may sell the notes issued
under the authority Of Sec. 2 of Act No. of the
acts of 1900 at discount; and
Whereas, it has been demonstrated that il is
necessary to pay for the construction of the
locks OF Bayou Lafourehe upon cash basis
therefore be it
laya and Lsfourche Ievee boards be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to advertise for
thirty days, IN such newspapers as they see fit
for sale to the highest bidder all the following
promissory notes issued under authority of Sec
OF act No. Of 1900, to-wit: Seventeen notes
OF the full Talue of $4,000 each of the Lafourche
basin levee district with the following maturi-
ties: 1911 1912, 1918, 1914, 1915 1916 1917, 1918
1915 1920 1921, 1922 1928 1924 1926 1925 and 1927
each bearing on its face five per cent interest
from date of issuance until paid the bidder to
take all OF said notes, and all bids to be subject
TO rejection by said board. Seventeen notes OF
the full value Of so 600 each of the Atchafalaya
leVee board with the following maturities: 1911,
1872 1913 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. 1919 1926
192l 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1925 and 1927, each
bearing on its face five per cent interest from
date OF Issuance until paid; the bidder to take
all Of said notes, and all bids to be subject to re-
lection by said board. All notes to be issued on
the date that the successful bid is accepted by
the board.
On motion of Mr.. Maurin, seconded
by Mr.. Perez, the resolution was
adopted, first by the two boards in
dividually and then by the joint or
ganization. A tie resulted 10 the At
chafalaya board, Messrs. Provost
and Cotton voting against the adop-
ton of the resolution, while Messrs.
Beary and Dugas voted in the affirm
alive. President Lefebvre cast the de-
Gliding vote in favor of the adoption
of the resolution. In the Lafourehe
board only one member, Mr.. Hymel,
contested the passage of the reso-
luton.
During the discussion preceding the
vote, Hon. John Marks, attorney for
the Atchafalaya board, made the
statement that be differs with the
attorney general concerning the ne
gotiaJion of the levee boards notes,
and that the Interpretation placed
upon Sec. 2 of Act No. 9 of 1900 by
MIR. Guion is certain to be declared
erroneous.
Resolutions of coincidence to Gov.
Blanchard, upon the death of his wife,
were offered by Mr.. Provost and
unanimously adopted, after which the
meeting adjourned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
FoR CORONER
DR, PAUL r. THIBODAUX

DR.. PAUL T. THlBODAUA
Ia hereby announced as candidate for coroner
OF the parish Of Ascension, subject to the action
at the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-17
DR.. L. E. DUFFEL

Ia hereby announced IS a candidate for coroner
OF the parish Of Ascension subject to the action
OF the Democratic party.
The southern sentinel., 1907-03-08
EASILY EXPLAINED.

Editor Strong. of WINFIELD. in
an interview with the New Orleans
Item. said that at the time of the
last census WINFIELD had a total
of I 81 inhabitants, while special
census taken last September dis
closes 4 population of 5000, which
IS expected to swell to 5000 this
year. There must be some mis-
take ia this, as WINFIELD surely
had more than I3z Inhabitants in
1900 -Jonesboro Inde epcndent.
The apparent mistake is easily
explained. Away back several
years ago the corporation OF
Winfield was allowed to lapse
into . state of inocuous desuetude
and was still in that condition
when the census was made in
1900. the enumerator simply Civ
ing the old figures of the 1886 CEN
sus. A special census since that
time reveals the facts as stated.
The southern sentinel., 1907-03-08
4 HFw SCHOOL BUILDING FOR WINFIELD

The Sentinel called attention
some time ago to the fact that
our public school building is
entirely inadequate for the needs
of the WINFIELD High School.
The town of Winfield never does
anything by halves, and as one
Of the school taxes voted some
time ago will expire by limitation,
now is the time to enlarge the
district and vote another tax for
the purpose of building public
school building. to cost not less
than $4,000 and constructed of
brick or reinforced concrete or
stone.
The present building was never
suited for the purpose. the ceiling
is entirely too low. the floors were
opened so that noise overhead
disturbs those below. The space
between the ceiling and flooring
should be deadened; the halls
should be wide and basement
should be provided for athletics
and physical culture as well as
manual training and domestic
science. All of these branches
should be provided for in the new
building.
The southern sentinel., 1907-03-08

Observing our lack Of all forms
Of amusement. the numerous bum
shows travelling through the coun-
try drop in here and reap the
reward. They should not be
blamed for taking advantage oi
our self-inflicted misfortune.
Americans must be amused and
they are willing to pay tor it.
Unless Winn6eld citizens furnish
i. bum shows will furnish II.
The southern sentinel., 1907-03-08

The progress and development
Of the rural or country portions
of Winn parish has been retarded
still longer by the vote cast in
last Tuesdays election. but the
citizens will it thuswise.