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The Washington times., 1907-09-29

A colSedy OF errors was responsible
for a man being given position in the
Government serY. &c that she uld have
gone 10 another person, a situation that
was finally unraveled by the rightful
heir 10 the place.
The Civil Service Commission some
time since certified to the Government
Printing Office the name Of Lewis II.
Taylor. OF Anacostia, for appointment
as an unskilled laborer. Taylor report
ed for assignment to duty in due course
of time. He had been properly regis
tered by the commission. and after I'M
dergoinE the physical tests required for
laborers. was given rating Of .95.
He watched the daily visits OF the
postms.n with great interest, az he fI.siiy
expected with such a good mark that
he woud be called TO work fcr Uncle
Sam. IGs long vigil was finally re-
warde6. cue letter that he looked for
'had cine" With Joy in his saul and
tears in his eyes he at once reported al
the Office of the Public Printer for as
sisnment TO duty. Taylor was put TO
work at once. and had worked a full
month. when ne received news from the
front Office" that al but paralyzed
him.
II seems that Taylor had e namesake
living in Anacostia, who likewise was
an applicant for employment under the
Government, having made the proper
application for a position as unskiiled
iaborer, and having been given the more
creditable rating Of -9S.
Taylor No. .. IL seems. grew tired Of
waiting for an appointment 10 come his
way and calico at the Offices OF the
Civil Service Commission TO ascertain
lust where he stood"
He was dumfounded when he was in
formed BY the civil service officials that
he had already been certified 70 the
Government Printing Office for Sn-
pioyment, and that he was now at
work there" lie was sure he wasn't.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
FORMER POLICEMAN
DROWNED AT BEACH
Daniel G. Connolly Was
Once Sergeant, Later
Waterman.

Dominic c. Connolly. formvf ponce
sergeant and later a Waterman at the
War Department, was drowned yester-
day at Colonial Beach, where he went
a week ago yesterday to spend his va
cation with his wife. who has been liv-
ing there for the last three years be-
cause of I'll health.
William H. Connolly. OF 124O Sixth
street southwest, his son, received a
telegram yesterday afternoon from his
sister at Colonial Beach. saying that
Mr.. Connolly had been drowned. The
message stated that the body had not
been recovered. but no details were
given.
Mr.. Connolly was born in Baltimore
July IA, 1874. He was a paperhanger,
and in 1879 was appointed on the police
foras of the District. He was promoted
TO ,.ergeant. and for several years
served in the Second precinct. Besides
his wife. Mrs. Laura J. Connolly. he Is
survived by three children-William H.
Connolly and Z. Lindsey Connolly, OF
this city. and Mrs. elem Wells. OF Co
lonial Beach. During the civil war Mr.
Connolly served with one Of the Mary
land regiments. He was a member OF
the G. A. r.
Connolly was II member OF the Police
Relief Association His widow will re-
ceive a death beneft OF $1,000 from the
association. Mrs. W. II. Connolly, his
daughter-in-law. Is a sister OF James
Cathen. OF the claims department OF the
Pennsylvania railroad.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
CHIEF OF SEWERS
FILES HIS REPORT
Last Year 1907 Miles of
Sewerage Was Con-
structed.

The annual report OF the sewer di-
vision. Engineering Department. submit
United yesterday By d. E. McComb. SUI
perintendent OF sewers. 10 Engineer
Commissioner Morrow, shows that dur
ing the fiscal year 1907 there were con-
structed 1907 miles of all classes of
sewers at a cost, exclusive Of mainten-
Rnce, Of s0s2.S66.o5; that there are IN
the District OF main and pipe sewers
50l.447 miles. which have cost up to date
the sum of s15.51s.6l4.40.
1t is pointed out that sewage purifca-
ton is yet In an experimental stage.
tests in London. Manchester, and Biz
mingham. England. being cited
The cleaning. repairing. renewal of
pipe sewers. and similar work OF main
tanning the sewer system last year cost
so. 1850.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
HOLDING LETTERS
CAUSES COMPLAINT

Complaints are being received al the
PostOffice Department from patrons Of
the nlails 20 tho effect that mail matter
posted by them has failed 70 be re-
turned, although the return addresses
were written on the back OF the letters.
In reply to t'sSSe complaints. Fourth
assistant Postmaster General De Grav
Said yesterday that the department
Wolid not be justified in reprimanding
pOstmasters in such cases, for the rea-
son that the upper left-hand corner OF
the envelope has been designated as the
proper place for the return address.
Il = remarked in this connection BY
pcstnl officials that a great deal of the
mail rllac is daily handled by the postal
employees would seem 10 be mailed by
fadlsCs people who desire to be recog-
nized IS peculiar, and who carry their
peculiarities to the extent that they
eudanger the safety OF their letters in
order that they may appear original.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29

c. & S. Velvet Kind Just Right.
"A quality Ice Cream that's popular.
Druggists.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
Church and Home Weddings

Gain additional beauty when GUIDES
artists plan the floral decorations. 1914 +.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
NEW HOUSES NEAR MocKEY;
VOTE TAX FOR SCHOOL

Two dwellings that are being erected
by Mr.. Thrift on Colonial Heights. near
the Mockey Station on the Old Do
minien lire, are nearing eSlnL 'etion. A
number OF other houses near the same
place will be begun in Few weeks.
Robert King. who was appointed by
the Village Improvement Association TO
bring cut the voters at the election this
week 10 vote on a 10 per cent tax levy
for schools, succeeded in polling a large
majority for his SIDE. and as a result
a school building will soon be erected.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29

Baltimore and Return, $I.zs, Baltimore
& Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways. both DAYS,
except Royal Limited City Offices il17
G ST. and 6l9 Penna. ave.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
Provideut Auxiliary Meeting.

The first full meeting OF the Provident
Saving Auxiliary will be held at the
Office Of the Associated Charities. s11 G
street northwest. Monday evening at ;
O'Clock. The question OF saving among
school children will be discussed at this
meeting as well as other matters OF in
terest The meeting will be public. and
all interested are invited to attend.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
Wrong Taylor Got job;
Sadness Fills His Soul
Postnan Brings Lewis TayIor's Appointment
to Lewis M. Taylor and Lewis First Goes
Out "SIeuthing."

Taylor succeeded In convincing the
officials that he had not been appointed
or at least that he was not working on
he Jot. and as a result an investigs-
ton was instituted. II developed that
the postman, curse him. had delivered
the letter To the wrong Taylor. Both
Of them are named Lewis
What TO do puzzles the .tF5claIs, who
ENJOY the comical situas-en. but the
wrong Mr.. T5ylOr-he fs1s 10 see any
thing funny about H.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29

Serve c. g. S. Famous Velvet Kind
quality Ice Cream. Delights all. Drug
gists-
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
HELD BAD CHECK HERE;
HAS NEW YORK RECORD

George - Cherones. Greek who was
arrested last week char ged with trying
to cash a stolen check. has a police
record in New York.
Major Syly ester yesterday received a
letter from the New York States Prison
Board. saying Cherones was arrested for
forger.' and sentenced May 1e. 1906. TO
ten years IN the Elmira refOrmatory.
He was paroled several weeks ago.
Are You to Be an October Bride7
For Flowers, Shaffer, 18th & Eye.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
{. H. HARTMAN FREE
FROM FRISCO CHARGE

The Department OF Justice authorized
the announcement last night that 10 its
knowledge Z. H Hartman had not been
indicted in San Francisco IN connection
with the rebate cases against the South
ern Pacific and Pacific Mail companies.
The Washington times., 1907-09-29
MARINE BAND WILL MAKE
FIRST PITTSBURG TRIP

The Marine Band, under the direction
Of Lieutenant Santelmann. viii leave
Washington tomorrow night Tor Pitts
burg, where it will III a weeks engage
ment as one Of the musical features Of
the exposition now in progress there
-Four concerts viii be given each dag,
at 2. g. 7:3o. and $50 O'Clock. Lieutenant
Sautelmsnn has arranged a series OK
interesting and artistic programs Tor
each day. and as this will be the first
appearance of the band in Pfttsburg,
the engagement promises 10 be Of more
than ordinary Importance
From fli.sbu-E the band will 90 II
New York, where II viii give a concert
n the HIpPodrome on October s. and
Till then go 10 Boston. where a special
engagement Of two weeks viii be hlleJ.
FROM Boston the organization VIII CUIue
direct 70 Washington.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
We Paw RalIroad Pare BotE WAYS.

Some business colleges have been
offering to pay railroad. fare to their
school, providing you enrolled and
paid in your hard-earned cash, in
which event you conld not get away
without losing what you had paid In.
The Tyler Commercial College, of Ty-
Ter, Texas, takes no advantage of
anyone. If upon arriving and investi-
eating it's work thoroughly, the student
finds it not to be as advertised. he
pays in nothing to the school, but the
latter pays all car fare from the stu
dents home to the school and return.
It also gives guarantee that If at the
completion of the course, the student
has not found that the work OF the
Tyler Commercial College is all that
is claimed for it in the advertising
matter, and presents written state
ment to this effect, he will be refunded
every cent of tuition paid. Thus, you
see, this commercial school, based on
progressive, honest business methods,
asks no one to take chances on glaring
statements made in advertising matter
of rebate coupons, discount drafts or
special rates, but gives a guarantee
that makes the student safe before he
has paid in one cent, and a second
guarantee that makes him safe after
he has paid in his money and finished
the course.
Write for free catalog, which will
give you full and detailed information
of this most successful Institution and
also show you how it can greatly
increase your earning capacity. d.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Use Of Sulphur IN Manufacturing
Sugar Products.

For the time being Louisiana sugar
planters may go ahead with their
plans to dispose of the output of their
factories without fear of the applica-
ton of the pure food Law to cane
products manufactured according to
methods now in use. Replying to
communication from Representative
Robert F. Broussard requesting a
ruling on this point, Secretary OF Ag-
riculture ames Wilson has announced
that he does not favor applying what
ever conclusions may be reached by
his department. concerning the use of
sulphur, etc., in the manufacture OF
sugar and molasses, to 'ithe products
| from the last crop nor from the crop
that is growing" Continuing, Mr..
Wilson writes: 1--WE cannot come to
a conclusion regarding the use OF sui
phur in making sugar and molasses
until we also determine the effect OF
this mineral with regard to wines and
fruits. I think it will be some little
time before a conclusion is reached
regarding the whole group. Mean
while, the sugar people should go on
with their business. -
In this connection it is gratifying to
note that the cane crop is in better
shape at present than has been the
case for a long number of years, and
that the outlook is exceptionally prom
ising. It is, of course, entirely too
early to count positively on. anything
/ but there is considerable satisfaction
in knowing that the crop has made so
much better a start than usual.
February, dreaded by our sugar
| planters on account of its meteoro-
logical capers twice in the past decade,
is now upon US, says the Louisiana
Planter, discussing the situation,
"and the first week of it has gone by
without inficting any damage on the
crop prospects. Cold weather has been
experienced, compared to What we have
had as a rule during the rest OF the
winter, but the temperature has not
descended low enough to cut down the
stand OF cane now visible everywhere
except in some few places on the back
lands, and, of course, even this has
wrought no injury to the crop. Pre-
dictions are made in some quarters
that the cane crop will be laid by in
May, but it is a little too early to
prophesy concerning this. That the
outlook is the best within all recent
recollection, however, is generally
conceded
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
The legislature of Tennessee has just

The legislature of Tennessee has just
passed bill giving to the Peabody
College for Teachers, at Nashville,
the sum of $3.50, 900. Appropriations
from other sources, notably one OF a
million dollars from the Peabody ed
ucation fund, swell the total to more
than 81, 100, 900, all OF which win be
turned over to the college this year.
The authorities OF the institution have
received assurances OF other donations
to be made as soon. as the college is
permanently and adequately endowed,
which is now practically accomplished.
Handsome buildings will be erected,
new departments installed and addi-
tional professors engaged. and the in
stitution promises to develop into one
OF the greatest teachers colleges in
the country.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Wants cottou Acreage Decreased.

Paul M. Potts, president OF the
Louisiana division of the Southern
Cotton Association, has issued the
following address to the cotton grow
ers of Louisiana:
''The great convention of the South
ern Cotton Association, held at Birm-
ingham recently, adopted a resolution
asking the cotton growers of the south
to plant less cotton in 1907 than was
planted in 1906, and also asking that
the land so taken out of cotton be de-
voted to corn and other food crops.
ssThere can be no doubt OF the Wis
dom of this suggestion. We must
never forget how badly our enemies
punished US for making big cotton
crop in 1904, and we must not forget
that they are waiting for Us to plant
and raise another big cotton crop so
that they can bring all of their power
down upon US and try 10 starve US
again. We know that if we make a
little less cotton and get twelve cents
for it that there is more money for US
than in making q full crop and selling
it for ten cents or less, and can we
afford to take the chances?
ssDon't be afraid to raise plenty OF
everything that you can consume at
home and little less cotton when you
know it is to your interest to do so. Ii
will soon be time now TO plant an
other cotton crop, and for US to plant
too much means that our enemies will
take every advantage of us and do
their best to buy our cotton at their
own prices next fall.
"If there is no organization OF the
| Southern Cotton Association in your
parish yut your shoulder to the wheel
and effect one. It is duty you owe
to yourself as grower of cotton, and
you can better afford to spend little
of your time working for the price
than to spend all of your time trying
to raise more cotton and make cheap
cotton by 50 doing. Use more brain
and less muscle to get money out o.
your cotton crop and you will find
working for the price easier thar
working to makea larger crop. People
all over the south are rallying TO the
support of the cotton association, and
predict a bright future for the mar
! who grows cotton for a living in 1907. :
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Important Trade Marx Decision.

a decision of Importance to all man
ufacturers of trademark goods was
recently rendered by Judge Pritchard
in the United States circuit court at
Lynchburg, Va.
The question involved was whether
the Allen Brothers. Tobacco Co., OF
Lynchburg, has the legal right to use
on it's Traveller brand of plug to-
bacco a tag similar in size, shape,
color and slant of lettering, but differ
ent as TO wording, from that used by
the r.. ). Reynolds Tobacco Co., OF
winston alem, N. c., on It's
.Schnapps" plug tobacco. Numerous
affidayits were submitted tending to
show that owing to the similarity OF
the tags, the ''Fraveler" tobacco, pur-
chased by dealers at a lower price, is
sold TO uneduc ated chewers for
"Schnapps, whereupon Judge Prit-
chard decided the suit in favor of the
Reynolds Company and signed de-
cree GnlOInlnR bA6 Alien bFothSfs 1O-
bacco Company from manufacturing,
putting up, advertising, selling or
offering for sale plug tobacco bearing
a tag identical with or like the said
tag of the eomplainants, known as the
schnapps" tag.
According to this decision, no man
afaeturer can initiate even in color,
shape or style of lettering the trade
mark of another manufacturer, even
though the wording be entirely diff
ferent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Kenneth Lodge, No. 4
Knights of Pythias.

HoNvENES in Masonic Temple the second
" and fourth Thursday evenings of each
7nonth at 8 o'clock. Visiting brethren cordially
welcomed Sick benefits, funeral tax and all the
fraterna1 features. Members have option of
joining endowment or insurance rank. Chan
celIor Commander, E. Langbecker; Vice Chan.
csllor Commander, Jules Leumas; Master of
Work, DIR. D. G. BrumfeId; Prelate, Fred. Lam
dryi Keeper of Records and Seal, J. E. Blum !;
Master of Finance, VIM. Pforzheimer; Master
of Exchequer, Jacob Blum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

MRS. WrNsLow's SooTHIEG SYRUP has been
used for over 90 years by millions Of mothers
for their children while teething with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty-hve cents
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow.s
Soothing syrnu.' and take no other kind
Guaranteed under the pure food and drugs act
of June 80, 1906, serial No, 1898.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Bids Wanted.

CEALED BIDS will be received by the under
. signed up to 8o'clockap. m. Wednesday,
Feb. 20, for furnishing and installing COM
piete fire alarm system. consisting Of the fol-
lowing apparata Twelve noninterfering IRE
alarm boxes, with key guards; one automatic
towef-kell striker; one combined eIectro-me-
chanicaI gong and indicator four plain visual
indicators suitable battery TO operate the
system. battery shelf, lightning arrester, switch.
board and galTanometer. Line installation to
be done by the town
The system must have the approval and en-
dorsement of the Louisiana Fire Prevention
Bureau before same is accepted.
The right TO reject any and all bids IS reserved.
EHAE. MAURIH.
Mayer, Town of DonaidsonYiIles
Donald spnytlIe, Lao Van, 28. 1907,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

The United States and Mexico, to.
gether with Costa RIGA, Salvador and
Guatemala, are exerting every effort
TO prevent an armed clash between
Nicaragua and Honduras and may
succeed in inducing those countries to
settle their dispute by arbitration,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Sheriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Twenty-se seventh Judicial
District Court-Parish of Ascension.
Foster Greek Lumber Co.


VS.. raa,
Ascension Parish Land and No. 1923.
Improvement Co., Ltd.
DY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
- of seizure and sale to me directed by the
above named court, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, ] have seized and taken into
my possession, and will sell at public auction,
according to law. to the last and highest
bidder, at the principal front door OF the
courthouse of the parish of Ascension, In the
town of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1907,
at II o'clock a.. M. the following described
property, to wit:
The cotton gin house and acre of ground on
which 1t is erected. on the Southwood planta-
ton situated in the parish of Ascension, on the
left descending bank of the Mississippi river,
at about eleven miles above the town OF Dom
aldsonvilie.
Terms and conditions-Cash in Uuited States
currency. S. II. ST. MARTIN. Sheriff.
Sheriff 8 office, Ascension parish. La, Jan. 10,
1907.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Lodge and Association
Directory.
0onaIdsonville Lodge No. 1888
Knights of Honor.

MEETS first and third Tuesdays Of each
Railroad avenue. Life insurance of $1,000 at
actual cost. Lodge dues only 81 per quarter.
DR.. Paul T. Thibodaux, sitting past dictator;
dictator; F. L. Trepagnier. assistant dictator;
Drs. T. d. Hanson and P. L. Thibodaux, medi-
cal examiners; Jacob Blum, treasurer; j. E.
porter. address, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Lee Lodge No. 6, Ancient Or
der of United Workmen.

MEETS second and fourth Tuesdays of each
I'VE month at p. M, in Masonic Temple, Rail-
road avenue. Largest beneficiary fraternal Or
der in the world. Life insurance of $1,000 at
lowest possible cost. Entire expense of initia-
instion and beneficiary certificate, only S..
Past master workman, E. d. Melancon; Mas
ter workman, A. G. WhiddeR; Foreman, Chas.
Receiver, w. j. Leblanc; Recorder, John f.
Terrio; Financier, E. Langbecker; Medical ex.
aminers, Drs. E. K. Sims and P. T. Thibodaux.
Postoftice address, Box 159, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

A negro horse thief who twice es-
capped from the Arkansas penitentiary
and returned to his former home near
fernando, Miss, was shot and seri-
ously wounded by fellow-blacks while
resisting arrest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
A Healing Gospel.

:. The Rev. j. G. Warren, pastor of Sharon
BAPTIST Church, Belair, Ga, says OF Electric
bitters: Its Godsend to mankind. 1t cured
me of lame back, stiff joints, and complete
physical collapse. / was so weak it took me
half an hour to walk a mile. Two bottles of
Electric Bitters have made me SO strong I have
Just walked three miles in 80 minutes and feel
ike walking three more. It's made new man
OF me. Greatest remedy for weakness and all
stomach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold
Price Soc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
Was In Trnnhla.

II was in trouble, but found way out of it
and I'm happy man again, since DR.. Kings
New Life Pills cured me of chronic constipa
tion," says E. w. Goodtoe, 107 st. Louis ST.,
Dallas, Tex. Guaranteed satisfactory. Price
25c at ]. ]. Leche's drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

The investigation ofthe Brownsville
outrage presently being conducted by
the senate committee on military affairs
may extend through a period of sew
eral months.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

Frank P. Sargent, United States
commissioner OF immigration, ex-
pressed the opinion that the Chinese
exclusion law would be repealed in the
course of few years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

With the engineer dead in his cab,
fast passenger train on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad ran through Philadel-
phia at TOP speed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16
ErirhtfnIIr Rnrnafl.

Chas. W. Moore, q machinist Of Ford City,
Pa, had his hand frigitfntly burned in an
electrical furnace, He applied Bucklan's Ar
nica Salve with the usual result; "a quick and
perfect cure. Greatest healer on earth FOR
burns, wounds. sores, eczema and piles. 25c at
j. ii 1eeha's drug stors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-16

John D. Rockefeller, the Standard
Oil magnate, donated s32, 1000, 900 to
the General Educational Board.