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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-18
KOdOl
For Dyspepsia

digests what you eat, takes the strain of
of the heart, and contributes nourishnent,
strength and health to every organ Of the
body. For Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour
Stomach, Inflammation Of the mucous
membranes lining the Stomach and Diges-
tive Tract, Nervous Dyspepsia and Catarrh
of the Stomach.
After eating, my food would distress me by making
NY heart palpitate and ] would become very weak.
Finally | got a bottle Of kodcl and il gave me irrns-
date relief. After using afew bottles | am cured.
MRS. LoRlNG NICHOLS. Penn Yam, N. Y.
ihad stomach trouble and was in a bad state IS I
had heart trouble with IL. Itook Kodof Dyspepsia
Cure for about four months and it cured me.
Z. KAUBLE. Nevada, O.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-18

are caused by Indigestion. If you eat a
little too much. or if you are subject to
attacks of Indigestion, you have no doubt
had shortness of breath, rapid heart beats,
heartburn or palpitation Of the heart.
Indigestion causes the stomach to
expand-swell, and puff up against the
heart. This crowds the heart and inter-
ceres with its action, and in the course Of
time the heart becomes diseased.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-18
MORE COURTS NEEDED.

We are certainly in need in this
county of a more efficient system Of
court trials, civil and criminal, at
least more frequent terms of court
and quicker DISPOSITION of cases. How
is this to be accomplished? Induce
the legislature to create an additional
judicial district of the superior court
to be composed, instead Of several
counties, of this county alone. A bill
to that purpose will be introduced. If
passed, the judge would be elected by
the Legislature, unless that body
would permit the governor to ap-
point, until the next general election
for state officials when he would be
elected by the people. He would be
a state judge and rotate as other
judges. Every six months the terms
Of the superior court would be pte@i-
ded over by a different judge as now.
The solicitor of the court, as WEI las
the judge, would reside and be elect
ed from this district, New Hanover
county. We would then have a re-
sident solicitor. And a resident So
licitOr of a county and city of this
size is Of the utmost importance, in
my opinion, for the efficient admins
tration of the law. He will ne able
to work cases from first to last, being
on the ground, and, familiar with the
county. can all the better select
jurors, inspect court records, prepare
and try cases. AS it is, and has
been for years, the solicitor, VINO is
a nonresident, has other courts TO
attend, 50 he pops in at the beginning
of our terms and pops out at the end
Of them. and is not prepared to give
the public his best work in the dis
charge of his important duties. The
salary of the judge is paid by the
state. The solicitor receives his Of
fetal fees. Even, if it were necessary
that our county were taxed with one
half OF the judges salary, as an IN
ducement to the legislature to pass an
act creating the court, it would be
practical economy, particularly as
compared to paying the recorder and
the expenses of his inferior court.
With a district composed of New Han
over county, the entire time of the
court would be given to the ad:niIis-
tration of the law in this county, civil
and criminal, and u terms could be
held monthly or semi-monthly. We
are demanding more means to try
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Ascenslonites complimented.

In It's issue of Saturday, Aug. II,
the Sugar Planters Journal pays the
following deserved compliment to two
we1l-known and highly esteemed citi-
zens OF this parish:
"R. n. Sims, Of Donaldsonville and
universal popularity, who is the re-
cent selection of Mr.. Wilkinson as
campaign manager, and OF whom it
may be said that the state might have
been searched over without finding a
man more suited to the possibilities
ofthe position, resigned his mem bership
of the State Board of Penal Control
in order to have no interests conflicts
ing with all attention being given to
the direction Of the Wilkinson cam
paign. The vacancy thereby, created
on the board of control was filled by
Governor Blanchard this week.
through his appointment of Major G.
D. Gondran as Mr.. Sims successor.
This selection can not but meet with
general appreciation, since Mr.. Con
dram is eminently qualified for the po-
sition, he having thorough knowl-
edge of the guilty alton of both cane
and cotton-which the penitentiary
subjects are called on to cultivate
on the states penal farms-being an
extensive grower of both these staples
in his parish-Ascension -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Opportunities offered for Obtaining EN-
ployment Under the Federal

| The United States Civil Service Com.
mission announces the following ex.
amin atoms to take place on the dates
given below, and circulars containing
| further information relative thereto
may be seen at the Office of this paper:
September 5, 1907-Inspector's as
sistant, in the bureau of animal indus
try, department of agriculture, at $840
per annum. Promotion to $1,000 per
annum is made after three years sat-
isfactory service at $40; promotion to
$1,000 is made after three years salts
factory service at $1,000 and after pass
ing an examination for promotion.
Age limit, 20 to 40 years. Applica-
ton form 304.
September Hip, 1907-Locsl and as
sistant inspector of bulls, steamboat
inspection service, Seattle, Wash, at
S1400 per annum, to be detailed to San
Francisco, Cal, and vacancies as they
may occur in the positions of local
and assistant inspector of bulls in the
steamboat-inspection service through
out the United States. Age limit, Is
to S. years. Application form 1887
and form 1405.
September IL, 1907-Foreman me-
ehsnic, in the quartermaster' depart
ment at large, United States military
prison, Fort Leavenworth, Kans., and
vacancies as they may occur in any
branch of the service requiring similar
qualifications. Salary, 1920 per an
mum. No educational test will be
given. Age limit, 20 years or over.
Application form 1893.
Schedule d examinations, United
States mint, New Orleans, La, to fill
vacancies existing in the positions of
machinist, pressman and classified
workman. Age limit, 20 years or
over. Application form 1893. No APP
plication will be accepted unless prop
erly filed with the secretary of the
board of examiners prior to the hour
of closing business, $3.50 p. m. On Sep
TENDER 10, 1907.
Application blanks and further in
formation may be obtained from the
district secretary, room Is, Custom
house, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
A Splendid State lstItutIon.

The attention OF our readers il d.
rected to the advertisement of the Lou.
isiana State University and Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College, at Ba-
ton Rouge, which appears elsewhere
in today's issue. This splendid in
stitntion is keeping as fully abreast OF
the times as its limited revenues will
permit, and is now in better condition
than ever before to render efficient
service to the people of the state.
Among the improvements put in oper-
alton or established during the past
year are the two professional depart
ments oflaw and philosophy and educa-
ton; the admission of women to the lat
ter; the separation OF the chair of his
tory from that of political science and
the selection for the former of one Of the
ablest specialists in the field of south
ern history; the new school of agricul-
ture; the completion of one new build.
ing-the new mechanical engineering
laboratory-and the beginning of an
other, the new chemical laboratory.
The University has averaged one new
building a year for the past ten years,
and is classed among the largest and
most important institutions OF its kind
in the southern states. For illustrated
catalog and full information concern
ing the next session, which opens
Wednesday, Sept. 10, address Presi-
dent Thos. D. Boyd or Secretary J.
Z. Westbrook.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Construction Is Costly.

This weeks issue of the Manufac.
turers' Record contains the following
article, which is OF interest in Louis.
lana:
1.-THE line of railroad which the
Southern Pacific is building between
Baton Rouge and Lafayette, L., is,
according to report from New Or
leans, very expensive in construction.
E. B. Cushing, general superintend-
ent, is reported as saying that it will
cost about five times as much to build
as does the average railroad in that
state. A great deal of filling-in has
to be done, and this will prevent op-
Grating the line for about 1s months.
Twelve miles of temporary trestle
work had to be built, and this will be
filed in with about 1000, 900 cubic
yards of earth, or about 100, 600 car
loads. Considerable delay has also
been experienced as result of high
water in the Atchafalaya river and in
the swamp OF the same name. A
drawbridge has been built at Ope-
lousas and another bridge is being
erected over the Atchafalaya river, y
The Chief is in receipt OF an invi-
tation to attend the district fair to be
held at Jeanerette, La, Sept. IL to Is,
inclusive, under she auspices of the
Jeanerette Fair Association. Gov.
n. G. Blanchard will officially open
the fair, and the three candidates for
The Democratic gubernatoriaI nomi-
nation viii deliver addresses on the |
opening day. The list of attractions /
q grand agricultural display
and live stock show, horse racing, I
lower parade, and poultry show
which it is claimed win be the finest
Ind most complete ever seen in the
tate. No intoxicating drinks will be
old and no gambling permitted on
he grounds, and all the amusements
provided viii be clean and strictly
Irst-elass.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
NEW ORLEANS LETTER.
Continued from First Page.

truth and nothing but the truth for
mine, and in the meantime, old chap,
l believe the show is on-let's hike. "
The theatrical season was formally
launched here last Sunday with the
opening of Blaney's Lyric theatre,
''The Black Hand Kidnappers" being
the initial bill. The Dauphine opens
next Sunday evening with the Barry
Burke Stock Company in "The King
and Queen of Gamblers. F" West End
is still doing business at the old stand
with a particularly good vaudeville
bill on this week. "Olivette" at the
White City is attracting the usual
crowds. E. b.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Lee Lodge No. 6, Ancient Or
der of United Workmen.

M EETS second and fourth Tuesdays of each
4AA month at 8 p. m. in Masonic Tenn Die, Rail.
road avenue Largest beneficiary fraternal or
der 10 the world. Life Insurance. of $1,000 at
lowest possible cost. Entire expense of inita-
tion, including proposition fee, medical exam
nation and beneficiary certificate, only S.
Past master workman, E. D. Meancon as
ter workman, a. G. Whidden Foreman, Chas
Langbecker; 0Verseer, DR.. p T. Thibodaux !;
Receiver. W. ]. LeBlanc Recorder, John F.
Terrio; Financier, g. Langbecker; Medical ex.
amineEs, Drs. E. X. Sims and p T. Thibodaux.
Possofdcs address, Box 1s9, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Kenneth Lodge, No. ~,
Knights of PYthias.

HoNvENEs in Masonic Temple the second
~ and fourth Thursday evenings of each
Enonth at o'clock Visiting brethren cordially
welcomeS Sick benefits, funeral tax and all the
fraternal features. Members have option of
Joining endowment or insurance rank. Chan
CelIor Commander, E. Langbecker; Vice Chan.
cellor Commander, Jules Leumas; Master of
Work, DIR. ID. q. Brumfeld; Prelate Fred. Lam
dry 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, 1907-08-24

The Bossier Banner, published at
Benton, La, has just celebr rated its
forty.eighth birthday anniversary,
and claims the distinction of being the
only paper in the state that has been
conducted SO long time as forty-eight
years under one ownership and man
agement. In this respect the Banner is
perhaps the only Louisiana paper that
holds the age" on The Chief, which
has been peeging away for thirty-six
years In like condition OF single
blessedness as to editor and proprie-
tor. W. II. Scanland established the
Banner in 1859 and still holds the fort
as its chief cook and bottle washer in
the editorial and counting-rooms, to
say nothing of the sticking and
b-kicking departments, or the divi-
sions of the establishment where ink is
smeared on the forms and paste on the
wrappers. Brother Scanland is vet
eran whose quality seems to improve
with age, and we trust he and his pa
per viii keep right on improving for
another forty -eight-year cycle at least.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Napoleon Mire, of Belle Helene

"Napoleon" Mire, Of Belle Helene,
inventor of the weil-known cane loader
which bears his name, was business
visitor to Donaldsonville during the
early part OF the week and, as usual,
wore broad and sunny smile, irdicat-
ing genial and happy disposition and
philosophical acceptance of 'sthe
things that are.n Mr.. Mire informs
The Chiefthat Joe Bergeron, represent
ing Jacob Lebermuth, has ordered four.
Mire gasoline leaders (1907 mode1)
for use on Salisbury and adjacent
plantations during the coming grind
ing season, and that sales of Mire
leaders have recently been made in ST.
James, st. Charles, Iberville, St. Mary
and other parishes, among the pur-
chasers in the Teche region being E.
A. Pharr, 0. D. Berwick, r. E. CAT
fiery and other prominent plantation
owners. The 1907 Mire is undoubtedly
q frst-class loader in every respect,
and the claim of the inventor that he
has one of the best aud most practical
machines Of its kind on the market
seems to be substantiated by the opin-
ion ofrecognized authorities in all Sec
tions OF the sugar belt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
summer Diarrnoa in Children.

During the hot weather of the summer months
the first unnatural looseness of a 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's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, followed
Rev. nj. o. Stockland, pastor of the first NJ E.
Church. Little Falls, Mimi. writes: I'VE have
used Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrh9a
Remedy for several years and find it a very valu-
able remedy, especially for summer disorders in
Children Sold BY all druggists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

During 3 severe rain and thunder
storm at Jeanerette lightning struck
the barn and stable of DR.. George P.
M1nvielle, wrecking the building and
killing one of DR., Minvielle's carri-
age horses.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

a charge of mansIaughter was pre-
ferred against white resident of Tot
tenFille, Staten Island, who, trusting
IN the efficacy OF prayer, let his child
die from whooping cough without med
ical attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

a New Orleans judge decided that
the state law fixing the hours of labor
for women in factories at ten hours per
day provided for nine hours work and
one hour for dinner and recreation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

The American bark Prussia, from
Norfolk for Port Townsend, was
wrecked in Flanders Bay. The cap
tain killed himself, and fourteen pas
senger and four members OF the crew
lost their lives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Hunting for Troubla.

I've lived in California % years, and am still
hunting for trouble in the way of burns, sores,
that Bucklen's Arnica SaIve won't quickly cure"
writes Charles Walters, of Allegheny, Sierra
county. No use hunting Mr.. Walters; it cures
or money refunded at ]. J. Leche's drug store.
Price 25c
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

Charlton is raging in the vicinity of
Jennings, nearly a hundred head OF
live stock having died from the dis.
ease within the past few weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
Lodge and Association
Directory.
DonaIdsonviIle Lodge No. 1889
Knights of Honor.

M EETs hRst and third Tuesdays OF each
IA month, II p m, in hasonis Temple
actual cost. Lodge dues only 81 per quarter.
Or. PaufT. Thibodaux, sitting past dictator;
John H. sch16 dictator; James Fortier. vice
dictator 2. L. Trepagnier. assistant dictator;
Drs. T. H. Hanson and P T. ThibodRux, medi-
cal examiners; Jacob Blum, treasurer; ]. E.
Blum, financial reporter; Fred Landry. re-
porter. AdtresR, Done ldsonville. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

Ex- State Treasurer Ledoux NJ.
Smith, native and former resident of
Rapides parish, has purch ased an in
terest in the Brewer Hardware Com.
.pany, of Alexandria, and will return
to that city to reside.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
A YalnahIaI.aaann

Six years ago learned vaIuRble lesson, .
writes John Pleasant. of Magnolia Ind Il then
began taking DR.. Kings New Life Pills, and The
longer take them the better / find them. y
They please everybody. Guaranteed by J, ],
Leche, druggist. Price 2be.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

An equipment contract for furnish
ing. the Texas and Pacific Railroad
-Ftm forty ten-wheel locomotives, ten
seventy -foot passenger coaches and
1000 freight cars was recorded at
Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

The special election held in the first
ward OF Union parish, including the
town of Farmerville, resulted in favor
OF the levying of fve-mill tax for
ten years in aid of the construction OF
railroad from Monroe via Farmer
vile to some point on the line of the
Rock Island Railroad in Louisiana
or Arkansas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

D. c. Richardson, of Shreveport,
purchased the plant and property of
the Lena Sawmill Co., Ltd, the trans.
fer including 100000 feet of long
leaf pine timber and sawmin with a
capacity of SO, 600 feet daily.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

Transient, official or legal advertisements. 81
per inch first Insertion each subsequent inser-
ton, SO cents per inch.
Reading notices, first insertion, IS cents per
lne; subsequently,, 10 cents per line.
Brief communications upon subjects OF public
interest solicited.
No attention paid t3Anonymous letters.
The editor is not responsible for the views OF
correspondents.
Address: The Chief, Donaldsonville. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

ACADEMY

Port Gibson, NIississiIoE1i
wf
ten to the leading Colleges -
For ctalog r. ncipal
K. seuasN
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

hsn calling for these letters say advertised
not called for In two weeks they win be sent
20 the Dead Letter Office at Washington. d q
JOHN E. TERRD. Postmaster,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24

Rope Splicing . Specially
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-07-19
StowersvilIe.
SOwerSNille. Va

SowerSVille, Va, July Is.
{. G. Showers made business hin
to Burke's Garden Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Taylor. OF Blue
iield' visited the home of Mr.. Wiley
Adkins Sunday.
Lee Hicks visited relatives at
Shawver Mills sunday.
Misses Maude and Chloe Compton.
OF PattonSburg, Mo-, arrived nj the
home OF their aunt, Mrs. G. G.. Stow
erS Monday. They expect TO spend
the summer in Virginia visiting
relatives.
quite number of the young peo-
pie of the "Ville" attended The cro-
quet party ut the home of Mrs. NJ.
f. Neel, at Cove Creek, Saturday
evening.
Misses Mary and Bessie Robinett
ana Howard Showers visited relatives
near Rocky Gap Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-07-19

at once began ejectment proceedings
In the United States District Conrt
at Abingdon, against $50 citizens liv-
ing on these lands, embracing about
100, 600 acres. These citizens against
whose possessions and homes this suit
is instituted having been living on
these farms for years. Their fathers
before them were among the pioneer
settlers in these vast wilds, and.
naturally, this ejectment suit will
be bitterly fought.
On Thursday of last week about 800
citizens, whose titles are involved
met in mass-meeting at Grundy, and
organized themselves into commit
tee. subcommittee were appointed
all over the territory TO raise funds
for the employment of counsel. secrue
evidence, etc., and TO make report TO
general meeting of the committee
on the 23rd. A determined fight will
be made by these citizens TO retain
possession of their homes and fire
sides.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-07-19
SLIGO per Year
Mr.. Repass's Sight Improved.
Cedar Bluff. Va. Julv ne


Our fellow townsman Mr. r. A.
Repass, with his daughter Miss
Helen returned last Saturday from a
months stay I'm Bristol where Mr..
kapaSs underwent n successful oper,-
tion for cataract of the eve. and IL.
now stepping around town receiving
the congratulations of his friends.
whom he had not seen for veors
having been almost blind before The
operation, and feeling now as thougb
ne had new lease Of life added IN
his siNty-five years. Mr.. Repass
spent the time at the home of his son
IN Bristol, where he was visited hv
many of his former TazewelI friends
including Col. a. s. Mcneil and
wife, and Mr.. and Mrs. Belew. and
the boys, and many old ex-Confede-
rates, who shared alike the fortunes
or misfourtunes of war i'm the Confe-
derate army. Mr.. Repass is profnse
IN his praise OF DIR. G.. Nj. Peaveler.
the eye specialist and says, i'm the
use of delicate inStrumentsin surgical
operations performed upon the eyes.
as well rs the treatment, that ne
stands in the front rank of his profess
sion.
MIR. Geo. &. Peery. with his bride.
enjoyed very pleasant reception at
me home of his mother, Mrs. NJ.
L. feery here ON last Friday even
ng' many of the young people of
ms and other towns being present.
Dr. Baylor, with his family. is
pending the hot days at Wadel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-07-19
Visitors From Texas

The Lone Star State-the land OF
Jack Rabbits, broad pararics, sunny
skies and cotton fields, and boil
worms Is well represented I'm Taze-
well this week. Mr. Geo. w.
Bishop, who was born and reared nj
Cedar Bluf, and married his wife.
Miss Brooks, near Liberty, went TO
Texas 30 years ago, is here ON visit.
lie lives at Lcvita, Texas, where he
has reared large family of child
rem and made money.
Guy Beavers, Baptist Valley
man, who went To Texas 40 years ago
Is here, on his first visit since. lie
has also done well i'm tie Lone Star
state. These visitors are OF course
having good time on their old
tramping ground, and will go i'm
swimming in the same old place. and
visit the scenes OF their youth, and
grow young again.