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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

Gautreau of the citizens committee
assured the jury that the requisite
amount would be forthcoming, even II
| ii it became necessary to petition for
the holding of an election to vote a
| special local tax for the purpose. The
people of the seventh ward have done
| what it is thought no other community
in the state has done before them,
/ namely: Obtaining permission from
| the school board to cut timber from
sixteenth section lands to be used In
| constructing the new school building,
they went into the sWamps themselves,
felled this timber, hauled the logs to a
sawmill and had them converted into
lumber, hauled the lumber to the site
of the building and are aiding largely
in the work of construction.
AT the same meeting the police jury
also appropriated $929.30 to assist the
people of the second ward in complet-
ing the school building now being
erected there. The old Ascension Acad.
envy building was donated to that COM
munity for removal to Bruly Sacra-
mento; the people tore the structure
downs moved the material to the bruly
themselves, and are now engaged in
re-erecting the building on site do
mated to the school board by the Le-
mann Company, Ltd.
Ii time and space permitted num-
Der OF other instances of the improve
ment Of school buildings in this par
ish might be cited, since there has
been something doing' in that line
in nearly every ward recently, but the
examples mentioned will be sufficient
to verify the claim that Ascension is
vylng with the most progressive par
lshes of Louisiana in the work of adu.
cational advancement.
1t is but just to add, however, that.
the white people of our parish are not
alone in this commend able localmove.
ment, and that the colored Population
Is manlfesting q praisgWorthy degree
OF interest AID public spirit in the same
direction. The teachers and patrons
or tie first ward eoIored schools
have Incorporated themselves into the
Smoke Bend Educational and Lit.
erary Society," and with the assist
ance Of their white friends, from whom
they solicited some of the funds, have
constructed in the village of Smoke
Bend comfortable one-story frame
school building which they intend 70
deed to the parish school board in the
near future. In the Burnett settle
ment, which is located in the seventh
ward, between Burnside and Gonzales,
the coiored people are now erecting
building to be used for school pur-
poses, the work having been under
taken on thier own initiative and the
cost being met with funds largely
raised among themselves. This will
ingness to contribute from their scant |
means and to give their time aud la
Dor towards lettering the facilities for .
public education are highly credftable /
TO the colored citizens of the parish,
and merit the cordial approval and
encouragement Of their white neigh I
bors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01
ssThe Locks 60 In or the Dam
Comes Out"
Saws the Baton Rouge State:

Says the Baton Rouge State:
tsWhile Lafoarche, Ascension and
Assumption squabble among them
selves as to whether or not locks shall
be built in Bayou Lafourche, it is
very we'll to remember that the rivers
and harbors committee chairman, one
T. E. Burton of Ohio, whose word in
congress comes very near being law
on that one subject, has declared:
The locks go in, or the dam comes
out. /"
Our esteemed capital city contempt
krary is evidently laboring under a
Misrepresentation when it assumes that
the parishes of Lafourche, Ascension
and Assumption are squabbling
among themselves as to whether or
not locks shall be built in Bayou La
fourche. - There is little difference of
opinion, and certainly no squabble
among the people of these three par
ishes on the lock question. They have
the largest and most vital interest in
the controversy, since the entire course
of Bayou Lafourche is through Ascen-
sion, Assumption and Lafourche; and
public opinion in this territory, COM
prising the whole Lafourche valley, is
overwhelmingly in favor of the con-
struction OF the locks aud the removal
of the temporary dam in accordance
with the equities, contract obligations,
laws and good morals bearing on the
subject.
tits well that the lock obstruction
lists of the more remote parishes of the
Atchafaiaya and Lafourche levee dis
tricts should ponder the declaration of
Chairman Burton that "The locks go
in or the dam comes out" The infiu-
entail position of this gentleman with
reference to congressional action on
matters within the purview of the riv-
ers and harbors committee is not over
estimated by the State, and it his COM
mittee reports to congress that the
levee boards have failed, either
through intent or inability, to carry
out their contract with the federal gov
eminent to build the locks, there will
be every reason TO look for legislation
of positive character that will bring
the recalcitrants to taw in short order.
Is it good policy to provoke such
action rather than to fulfill a binding
contract and obey the law?
The WOman's Item.
True charity, which makes all souls
akin and YIELDS the hearts of high and
low in common brotherhood, is
Gods greatest gift to humankind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01
Educational Advancement In
Asennsiana

Louisiana has been taking great
strides in the promotion of educa'
tional work among her people during
the past few years. The movement
has not been confined to few sec.
tions, but permeates the entire state,
and it is gratifying to The Chief to be
able to say that Ascension, so far
from being laggard in the process
sion, is keeping pace with the fore.
most parishes.
Week before last witnessed the
formal dedication of the beautiful and
spacious new high school building
erected in Donaldsonville at a cost OF
more than $50, 900, borne equally by
the parish and the municipality. This
structure is not only an architecture
ornament to the town, but a monu-
ment to the liberality and enlighten-
ment of the community that cannot
fail to attr act favorable attention from
our visitors, and especially those who
may be in search of a desirable place
for residence and investment where
their children may have school ad-
vantages of high order.
Another beautiful new schoolhouse,
much smaller than the Donaldsonville
structure, of course, but affording am
pie accommoda alton for the edncable
children Of the vicinity, and con-
structed in accordance with the most
approved modern ideas of ventilation,
light and sanitation, will shortly be
erected in the first ward of the parish
at cost of $4,000 by George B. Reuss,
president of the Ascension police jury
and one OF our most progressive and
public-spirited citizens, who has an
nouneed his intention of deciding the
property comprising the site as we'll
as the schoolhouse-to the parish
without money and without pricen
for perpetual use as a public school
At the session of the police jury held
on the 18th ultimo an appropriation of
S2500 was made to aid in the compile
ton of the high school building now
being erected at Gonzales in the
seventh ward Of the parish. The peo-
pie OF that community raised about
$1,000 by public subscriptions and en-
tertainments, and this sum has already
been expended. The cost of the build
ing was originally estimated at $4,000,
but the architect now calculates that
it will require $4,000 to cover the entire
expense of completing the structure,
hence the people are called upon to
raise $500 in addition to the police
jury's appropriation. This they stand
pledged to do, as Chairman Lucien
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01
Aeox q, yonocco IMPROVES II A.NNs RoosANN9
mnuxOyes cxee,N Coffee. NeOk DevsAops NE
Stimulating kxonNo and zosAs toHOa
M sGNnopps TOnocso
and Coffee

tobacco, grown in the famous PEG ,sas
mont region, requires and taxes les =
sweetening than tobacco grown ll4a =
any other Section of the United 9tates
and has wholesome, stlmulanng.
iuicv, full tobacco taste that sat1sfes
tobacco hunger. That's why chewers
prefer sehnapps, because schnapps
Cheers more than any other chewing
tobacco, and that's why chewers O
schnapps pass the good thing along
one chewer makes other cheWers,
until the fact is established that
there are more chewers and more
pounds of tobacco chewed to the
population in states where Schnapps
tobacco is sold than there are n
those states where Schnapps has not
vet been offered to the trade.
A 1oc. plug of Schnapps IS more
economical than much larger Ioc.
plug of cheap tobacco. Sold at soc.
per pound in Sc cuts. Strictly 10
and cent plugs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

Three ways are used by farmers
for curing and preparing their to-
bacco for the market; namely sun
cured, air cured and 1ue cured.
The old and cheap way is called air
cured; the later discovery and i'm
proved way is called fue cured.
In fue curing the tobacco is taken
from the fields and racked in barns
especially built to retain heat and
there subjected to a continuous high
temperature, produced by the direct
heat of fame heated fues, which
brings out in the tobacco that
stimulating taste and aroma that
expert roasting develops in green
coffee. These similar processes give
to both tobacco and coffee the cheer
ing and stimulating quality that pop
ularizes their use.
The quality of tobacco uepends
much on the curing process and the
kind Of soil that produces it, as ex-
pert tests prove that this fue cured
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

The Monroe News says: "Gen. Jas
Gremski could declare for state auditor
and win hands down" It seems very
evident that the gallant general ism t
likely to come out as good as second
in a triangular gubernatorial contest
with Messrs. Wilkinson and Sanders,
and his best friends will doubtless feel
gratifed if he can be induced to alter
his determination to stand for COVER
nor and thus avoid the disaster OF
foreordained defeat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01
I'M MEMoRIAM.
JASPER N. COURTNEY.

MILFORD LODGE No. III, F. and A. NJ, /
HoPE VILLA, La, May l, 1907.
VA HEREAS, it has pleased the Great Archi
wv tect of the Universe to take unto Himself
our beloved brother, Jasper N. Courtney, re
moving him from his sphere of usefulness among
US that he might enjoy everlasting happiness in
His mansion-that house not made with hands
eternal in the heavens, and
Whereas, while bowling in humble submission
to His will,
Resolved That we extend to his widow and
family onr heartfelt sysanathy ssssttsif Y,sf,N;
over tneir sFfenaga BE loss
Resolved That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family Of our deceased brother, and
that copy be spread upon the minutes of the
Lodge. WAYNE LANDRY,
W. P. DIXON.
j. L. WALLET.
Committee.
Denham Springs News please copy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01
FIRsr MRErINa. NEW ApM1NIaTRArron.
Donaldsonvi1le Ia Esav d ,an.

Donaldsonville La. May 80. 1901.
Clerk Of Court Jas. s. Barman adnir.istere.1
the oath Of office to the new administrator s.
follows;
Chas. Maurins mayer.
X. Henderson, secretary.
Henry A. TeTKio, collector.
Jos. N Gisciard, treasurer
Henry SchaH. Sr.. CHIEF Of police
JAS. Won Lotten, alderman first ward
n5 tobias and D. Israel, Jr., aldermen, sec
:. =. Blum and W D. PARK. aldermen. hind
The secretary called the roll and reported &
quorum present, the only absentee being Alder
man VIM. Din, Of the first ward.
On motion, duly seconded. thu saIary NJ 4E,s
enla @ police was fixed at $50 per month ard that
o1 Ing Two policemen at $46 per month eaeIl
with 81 extra for every arrest.
un motion, duly seconded, b. Variant and Al
perL dauthreaux were appointed policemen
1ns mayor appointed the following standing
committees. = =
Won Eotten s, - = - 2 ~
qa pa9Iic works=-w. 2. Park WIN. Din and i
powerhouse--Nm Din and y. b. park.
Tn motion, duly seconded 3 81 Blum WIS
elected mayor pro tenn.
ne council adjourned. e. HENDERSON.
Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

1t is reported that Col. j. w. Mich
olson is being urged by friends from
all parts of the state to become a can
didate for superintendent of public ed
ucation against Hon. ] as. B. Aswell.
The Chief took pleasure in boosting
Col. Nicholson for the place when it
was understood that Mr.. Aswell was
going to resign and accept the presi-
dency of the University of Mississippi,
but now that the present able and eff
Gent superintendent has been induced
10 withdraw his acceptance of the Mis-
sissippi offer and remain in Louisiana
we don't know that our very valuable
influence can be exerted in behalf of
She dear old colonel. It's likely to be
with us case of "How happy could
De with either were 'tother dear
eharmer away.''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

The Gonzales Depot Case Argued.
In the district court at Baton Rouge
last Monday Judge Brunot listened to
arguments of counsel in the case OF
the Louisiana Railway and Naviga-
ton Company vs.. the Louisiana Rail-
way Commission, wherein the railroad
company seeks to estop the enforce
ment of an order of the commission
that the plaintiffs depot at the village
OF Gonzales, in this parish, shall be
located on the south side of New
river, where the village stands.
The case was argued by Messrs.
lLaycocE 3 Beale OF Baton Rouge and
Randall of Shreveport on the part of
plaintiffs and by Attorney General
Guion and Capt. McCulloh of Dom
aldsonville for defendants, and Ahe
arguments were listened to attentiyely
by large audience, composed mostly
of citizens of the New River section.
At the conclusion of the hearing the
matter was taken under advisement
by Judge Brunot, and it will probably
be fifteen or twenty days before he
announces decision, as the record is
very voluminous and considerable
time will be required for its proper
ex examination and review.
The issue in this controversy is i'm
portant not only to the residents of
Gonzales and vicinity, but 10 the en-
tire state, since il embraces the right
OF the railway commission TO order
the location of q depot wherever 1t
thinks best for the convenience OF the
travelling public. .
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

a prominent Louisiana Democrat
was asked by friend the other day
If he was ready to declare his choice
for governor. ''No, SIR" was the
emphatic reply, ''and I don't intend
90 do so for some time yet. These
fellows have opened the campaign six
months sooner than they had any bus
iness doing and I'm not going to help
chem worry the people nearly a year
In advance of the election. +" Lots OF
other prominent Democrats think just
like that.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

The city council of Monroe has in
creased Mayor Forsythe's salary from
$4,000 to $4,000 year. Seems as If we
Gan hear Mayor Maurin sighs Alas,
Ghis is not Monroe1''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

Some time ago we called attention
60 the fact that Pennsylvania has a
town named Bentley. Now we learn
of place in Grant parish, La, bear
ing the same respected "entitle." May
theiT tribe increased
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

''The locks go in or the dam comes
OUT" says Chairman Burton of the
Pivers and harbors committee. Pick
your teeth with that few minutes,
Messrs. Obstructionists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

Great minds will run in the same
channel. A recent editorial item in
The Chief reads word for word like
one in subsequent issue OF the es-
deemed Concordia Sentinel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

Jared Sanders frankly confessed IN
bis speech at the Lake Providence COM
bination Democratic-Ma Day meeting
that he had been running for Office
ever since he came of age-that it has
become habit with him. The Daily
States calls J ared 'tthe gallant young
statesman from ST. Mary" If he hap
pened to be Republican instead of a
Democrat in politics it would dub him
"a pot-walloping Republican Office
hnnter.N
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

The Opelousas Courier recently cop
led an article on Increased Insurance
Rates from the Donaldsonville Times
and credited it to The Chief. In JUS
lice to the reputation of our local con-
temporary we beseech the esteemed
Courier to be more careful henceforth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-01

The Woman's Item.
True charity, which makes all souls
akin and Yields the hearts of high and
low in a common brotherhood, is
Gods greatest gift to humankind.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-23

executive. President Roosevelt him
self. disregardful as ne is of time-hon-
ored ethics, has never dared attempt
such a procedure.
The senate was strictly within its
rights when it directed to Governor
Cutler an inquiry as to the reason for
his Unprecedented act, and in his reply
he utterly failed to account for it. Love.
Smith, Lawrence and Park, in so far as
they were responsible for this "intoler-
able insolence" deserve nothing but
praise. But at least six of their col
leagues deserve praise for. as was the
case in the rejection of Joseph. a ma
jority voted to make the inquiry of the
governor.
In conclusion, The Herald will be par
doned If il observes that 1t can view
without the slightest alarm the rup-
ture that has rent the Republican party
in this state. The row is worth going
long way to see, and if its effect is
the dethronement Of the Sprys. the Cal
listers. the Hulls and the Messenger
Boy Josephs, it will have been well
worth while. As a Democratic news
paper. The Herald could view such a
result with joyful equanimity.
At the same time it feels that it
would be recreant to its plain duty if 1t
failed to uphold and encourage men i'm
any party who are honestly doing their
best, and ably doing it, for the welfare
Of the state, regardless of their own po-
litical or personal interests. Such men
are Senators Love. Lawrence, Smith
and Park. They will be known and
honored by their fellow citizens long
after the dust of impenetrable Oblivion
has gathered on the political sarcophagi
Of the Sprys, the Callisters, the Hulls,
yes, and even the JOsephs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-23
TOURISTS STRANDED II
SALT LAKE.
Hotels Full of Strangers En- Route to
California.

Salt Lake is practically cut off from
the Pacific coast by rail, and the wash
outs are the cause of great inconve-
nience to business men and tourists on
their way west. Many of them have
large sums of money or other valua-
bles in their possession which they are
unwilling to trust TO an office or hotel
safe, as the ordinary safe is not proof
against fire or the attacks of the mod
ern burglar. 1t is to provide for such
emergencies and to accommodate tran
sients that the Salt Lake Security &
Trust Co. will keep its fine new Safety
Deposit Vaults open day and night and
on Sunday and holidays Transients
can rent a box for day or more while
in town and have easy access to their
papers, combined with perfect safety
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-23
SOCIETY

Mrs. Wallace NJ. BransfOrd enter
tained a few of her friends yesterday
afternoon at a bridge tea in cOmpli-
ment to Mrs. Roscoe NJ. Breeder. -Four
tables of bridge were played, and prizes
were won by Miss Beatrice Cheesman'
Miss Mary Smedley, Miss Elizabeth
Mcmillan and Miss Mildred MCMILLAN.
Later some more friends dropped In for
tea, and Mrs. Lewis Evans assisted the
hostess in serving. The apartments IN
the BransfOrd were bright with flowers,
the drawing room in American Beau
ties and the library in yellow jonqufls,
while enchantress carnations made the
dining room a perfect garden
Mr.. and Mrs j. c. McClain enter
tanned last evening at an Easter party
for their niece, Miss Marion Thompson.
who is visiting them. About forty young
people were present and enjoyed an
evening of progressive games. The
decorations were all on the Easter or
der. and prizes and favOrs carried out
the same idea. Miss Maud McCargar
assisted the hostess in receiving the
guests, and Miss Helen Jacobs, Miss
Gladys Savage. Miss Josefa Taylor and
Miss Cora Hanson served in the dining
room.
Mrs. w. T. Benson was the hostess
Yesterday al a card party given in
honor of Mrs. c. s. Williamson. Six
tables were filled with the players, and
Mrs. w. W, Trimmer and Mrs. r. G.
Legg won the prizes in the game of 500.
The Evening Card club met last
evening with Miss Estelle Clinton at
her home on A street.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Rood. Mrs.
o. Ii Kister, Miss Mary Kimball and
Miss Rose Hartwell have been spending
the month Of March in Athens, Greece,
where they were Joined by DR. and Mrs.
A. ]. Hosmer to continue their tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Kelsey will
leave the latter part of next week for
Portland, where they will hereafter
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barnes are now
at nome at No. II Wayne avenue, on
Third South. between First and Second
West, where Mrs. Barnes will be at
home Wednesdays.
Mrs. John c. Cutler and her daugh-
ter Miss Mabel Cutler, will entertain a
party of their friends at the matinee
next Wednesday. followed by a violet
tea at FrankIin's.
Mr.. and Mrs A w. Cowan have
moved. and are now at home at No. j
Virginia flats.
Mrs. G. II. Roberts, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs, NJ. 3. SOwles.
for some time, has returned to her
home in Denver.
After residence of twenty-four
wears in Park City, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
CULVER will shortly leave for Santa
Cruz, Cal. where they will make their
home. Previous to their departure they
will be the guests for a short time of
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. s. Fox, 1116 West
Eighth South. this city.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-23
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Of
flee of the Weather Bureau.

Maximum temperature. "a degrees; min
imum temperature. A degrees; mean tenn
perature 40 degrees. which is degrees
above normal. accumulated excess "
temperature since the first of the month.
1913 degrees; accumulated excess of tenn
pera ture since Jan. l. 800 degrees. Pela-
tive humidity 40 at 6 p. m.
Total precipitation from 6 p. m. to p
m. trace: accumulated excess of precip-
itation since the first of the month, %
inches; accumulated excess of precipita-
ton since Jan. l, PIG inches.