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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Louisiana and Louisville.

In the course of editorial comment
on tRecent Municipal Elections the
New Orleans Times Democrat said:
"The loss OF the city of Louisville to
the Democracy, carrying with it the
loss of the state of Kentucky, is a
party misfortune that the rest of the
south will regret. Gov. Beekham and
MIR. w atterson are now engaged in an
acrimonious debate, accusing each
other OF responsibility for the disaster
and making the defeat all the worse by
the division and bitterness they are
now stirring up. But whoever and
whatever were responsible for the loss
of Kentucky to the Democracy, it can
not be disputed that the loss of the
city Of Louisville was due to the scan
dals and frauds in the city govern
ment. The recent decision of the su.
preme court of Kentucky unseating a
Democratic mayor who had obtained
his Office by fraud, and the exposure
OF the conditions that prev allied, caused
revolt against the party machine,
induced many Democrats to vote the
Republican ticket aud seriously Grip
pied the party in Kentucky. It is a
big price to pay for fraudulent and
corrupt practices, but 1t is price that
the voters seldom fail to pay when
forced TO it.''
II this is justiiable and proper
policy for good citizens to pursue in
Louisville and Kentucky-and the
Times-Democrat evidently thinks so,
for it includes the Louisville result in
it's summary of election outcomes
classed as victories for reform why
should not Louisiana Democrats who
pose as patriots and reformers ''revolt
against the machine and vote the Re-
publican ticket when that course Of
fers the only avenue of escape from the
same kind of fraudulent and corrupt
practices" that produce such revolts
in other cities and states?
According to the Times Democrat
the stats government OF Louisiana is
in imminent danger of falling under
the control of cabal OF so.calIed /
Democratic politicians engaged in a |
conspiracy ag ainst the people, |
against economy, against good gov
ernment and in the interest OF Office
holders, sinecurists and grafters. y
This cahal is entrenched behind the
balwarks of the Democratic party or
ganizatlon and cannot be dislodged by
> factioual fight within the party. The
only way to beat the conspiracy is to
vote the Republican ticket and elect a
administration. This is
what Kentucky Democrats are acered-
ted with having done. Are Louisiana
Democrats too hidebound to follow
UGH an example? Fl
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
nualrt 10 Vote for pharr.

The Wilkinson club recently organ
lied at Jennings, La, passed set of
resolutions comprising a declaration
of principles which opened with this
preamble:
Whereas, we believe in good. clean and Ell
cient governmental government Of, for and
by the people, and not in a tricky administra-
ton Of. for and By the politicians.
That's a good thing to believe in
and our friends of the Jennings Viii
kinson club will find that the best way
to bring the condition about is to elect
Henry n. Pharr governor. He is es-
sentiaIly man Of the people, having
nothing in common with tricky poll
ticians, and his platform embodies the
principles essential to just the kind of
government the Jennings Wilkinson
ties claim TO banker for.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
School Notes.

Last week Parish Superintendent
D. B. Showalter visited the following
schools and found them in splendid
condition: Donaldsonville high school
IN third ward; st. Mary and Belle
Helene in sixth; Carencro and Corner
view in seventh, and Dutchtown
high school, Oak Grove high school,
Galvez and Lake in eighth.
Next week the superintendent ex-
poets TO visit all those he has not yet
visited this session. He is endeavor-
Ing to cover the entire parish every
two months, and hopes thereby to rem
der valuable service in encouraging
the pupils to better attendance and by
stimulating the teachers in still more
active and effective work.
An interesting meeting of the New
River branch of the parish teachers
association will be acid next SATURDAY.
at the Oak Grove schoolhonse. Pa
irons and friends are cordially invited
10 attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

United States Senator S. d. Nc Emery
has Indignantly and emphaticslly de-
MED the published report that his i'm
portunity or influence had anything to
do with the sudden flop OF Ward Boss
Alex Pujol of New Orleans from the
Wilkinson to the Sanders camp
Senator McEnery declares that his
visit to MIR. Pujol's office, which az
forded pretext for the erroneous re-
port, was solely in the interest OF q
friend who is candidate for local
office; that the contest for governor
was not even alluded to and has never
been the subject of conversation be-
tween himself and Mr.. Pujol; that he
(the senasorl Is taking no part what
ever in the present campaign for gov
srnor and there is no reason why he
should do SO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
DISTRICT COURT.
Third and Last Week of the Regular Grim
inal Term-Record of Business
Trausactefl
Transacted.

| in8I Term-Reeord of Business
Transacted.
Sessions of district court were held
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
and the docket was cleared of practi-
ca1ly all the civil and criminal cases
awaiting trial. At the conclusion OF
Thursdays sitting the judicial body
adjourned to Wednesday of next week,
the Goth inst, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Following Is record of the bust
ness transacted since our Last report:
Informations filed by district attor-
ney-L. w. Mcintyre and Sidney
Robertson, carrying concealed wea-
pons; Willis West and Ben Milton,
selling liquor within prohibited lin
its of Dutchtown high school.
CRIMINAL MATTERS.
George Robertson, assault with q
dangerous weapon and carrying con-
cealed weapon; tried and acquitted.
Cal. Stafford, Andrew Ficklen and
Walter Stafford, Jr., assault and bat
terry; verdict of guilty rendered as to
Ficklen and not guilty as to the two
Staffords. Ficklen was fined S25 or
30 days in jail.
Willis West and Ben Milton, sell
ing liquor within prohibited limits of
the Dutchtown high school. Ac-
cused entered plea of guilty, and the
judge, taking into consideration the
fact that they had sold the liquor at a
fair given for the purpose of raising
funds with which to build school for
colored children, fined them the mini
mum amount under the law, So. 80 each.
Sidney Robertson, carrying con-
cealed weapon. A bench warrant
having been issued for the accused,
he was taken into custody after the
adjournment of court and released on
bond of 500.
L. W. Mcintyre, carrying concealed
weapon; arraigned, pleaded not
guilty and bond fixed at 800.
In the case of Izel West, convicted
OF carrying aeoncealed weapon, mo-
ton for q new trial was fled and
granted.
Jake Sheppard, convicted of two
charges of larceny, one of $3.50 and
one of s15, was sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary on the first count
and one month in the parish jail on
the second.
Willis West and Ben Milton, retail
ing liquor without a license; nolle
pressed by district attorney.
CIVIL MATTERS.
Jules Scott VS.. G. B. McManus,
agent; motion aud exception taken up,
argued and overruled.
E. B. Templet vs.. Clement Melsn-
con; judgment for plaintiff.
Succession of S. B. Moore; final
account homologated.
Mrs. Frances Fairbanks vs.. r. st.
Amant; decree of separation from bed
and board rendered.
Charles Buiol vs.. Mns. A. Buiol;
exception of no cause Of action argued
and taken under advisement.
Tempey Williams VS.. William John |
SON; judgment for plaintiff granting |
absolute divorce.
Franklin MacVeagh vs.. Donaldson
vile Rice Mill; taken mp, partially |
tried and continued to Wednesday, |
Nov, 20
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Work of the Extra Session.

The Louisiana general assembly con-
vened in special session at Baton
Rouge on Monday last with nearly q
full attendance in both senate and
house of representatives, and bills
covering ali the objects enumerated in
the message of Gov. Blanchard and
the supplementary message OF Lieut..
Gov. Sanders have been introduced
for the consideration of the states
legislators.
The senate, which is manifestly g.
strong pros Sanders body, has already
passed bills relating to the two SUBJ
jects set forth in the supplementary
proclamation which Mr.. Sanders is
sued as acting governor during the
temporary absence of Gov. Blanche ard
from the state, and the haste with
which these measures have been rushed
through while the objects designated
in the governors proclamation have
been releg ated to secondary position,
iustifies the suspicion that the senate
majority is more intent upon manu-
featuring political capital for the
Sanders faction than enacting re-
formatory legislation for the public
good. The first SANDERS bill" to
pass the senate is a joint resolution
proposing constitutional amendment
forbidding federal or foreign corpo-
rations from instituting certain suits
in federal courts or moving for the
transfer of such suits from state to
federal courts, and Notwithstanding
the opinions OF many eminent lawyers
that such legislation is N clear con-
prevention of the constitution of the
United States, tho resolution was rail-
roaded through the senate by vote
of 81 to l. According to the New Or
leans Item there is sioker" in the
first section of the resolution in the
form of declaration ''that it is not
intended hereby to interfere with or
prohibit the transaction of interstate
business authorized under the laws or
the constitution of the United States,"
and it is claimed that this will insure
exemption to railroad, telephone, tele-
graph and steamship companies, do
ing an interstate business, leaving
few insurance companies, local
factories and little corporations to
bear the brunt of the buncombe amend
ment-if it is ever adopted, which is
doubtful. Islanders bill No. 81 au-
thorizes the general assembly to en-
large the powers OF the railroad COM
mission, and this measure passed with
out opposition.
The administration or Blanchard
bills have all been introduced in the
house, and none has received final &C.
tion as yet. Two preliminary skir-
mishes have been fought by the rival
factions with honors about easy,
but the real fireworks of the session
will not be let off until next week, when
the debates and action upon committee
reports commence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Dutchtown Notes.

Messrs. A. J. Esneault and Fred
Converse visited friends here last
Sunday.
The Dutchtown Euchre Club was
pleasantly entertained by Miss Blouin
on Friday evening of last week. The
prize winners we're Miss Angeline
Landry and Messrs. Perrault and
Gautreaux.
Alces Landry visited friends in
Cornerview last Monday.
Miss Frances Gautreaux spent Mon
day In Corneryiew as the guest OF
friends.
Miss Dixie Hite was the guest of
Mrs. Morrison last Saturday and
Sunday.
Warren Leblanc, of Gonzales, was
q visitor to Dutchtown last SUNDAY,
L. c. Phillips spent Sunday here
with relatives.
Miss Blouin had as her guest this
week Miss Davis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Gonzales Depot Case.

Joe Gonzales, of Gonzales station,
is in the city and held short confer
enee with Attorney General Guion in
regard to the Gonzales depot case.
The attorney general informed Mr..
Gonzales that this case would come up
for final decision before the state SUI
preme court some time during the
third week in December.
The final decision in this case will
be awaited with a great amount of in.
terest, as it has become quite a IA
nous case, and is one OF vital i'm
portance to the people of the new
river section OF Ascension.
The suit was brought through the
district court in Baton Rouge, and
was decided in favor of the railroad
commission. The case came up on
the effort of the Louisiana Railway
aud Navigation Company to prevent
the order of the commission from going
into effect removing the depot to
site below the bayou. The railroad
had made arrangements to build the
depot above the bayou.
Judge Brunot held that the order
of the commission was reasonable, and
that the depot would have to be built.
The railroad company appealed the
case to the supreme court, and there
next month, according to the state
ment OF the attorney general, it will
come up for final bearing.
Mr.. Gonzales is a prominent candi.
date for the state legislature from
Ascension parish, and is confident
that he will be elected Baton Rouge
State, Nov. IA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Homestead Notices.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LA

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
Oct. 5. 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that SEABoRN NICK
~ EMS, OF Gonzales, La, has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead entry No. 24954, made
Sept, 9, 1902, for the Il a, section 49, TIP 10,
sr 8 e, S e of river and that said proof viii be
made before clerk of court, at DonaldsonyiIle,
La. on November %, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove mis-
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
the land, viz: WiIfred Arceneaux, Louis Ar
ceneaux, Gonzales, La. william Hurst. Burnside,
La; J. D. Nickens, Port Vincent, La.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
Nov. 49, 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that JOSEPH E. Con-
AZ zALBs. of Gonzales, La, has fled notice
of his intention to make final Communication proof
in support of his claim; viz Homestead entry No.
q, 405 made June 1, 1905, for lots T. 8, 9 and TO-
sec D, tip g. T e, e of river, and that said
proof will be made before register and receiver
at New Orleans, La on December %, 1907
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
Joseph Gonzales, of Gonzales La; Edward Ad-
WAITER L. COHEN, Register,
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Oct. 5, 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that Dixie ROGERS,
IN of Acy, La, has fled notice of his intention
to make final five-year proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead entry No M774, made
July 25, 1902, for the e ii Of w n, 8 d e of
river, sec. "a, tip. 9, sr4 e, and that said proof
will be made before clerk of court, at Donald
sonville, La, on December %, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
the land viz: Robert Acy, Ancil Cannon, Joseph
BATE, Milton Cannon, all of Aey, La.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS La,
Oct. 26, 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN BAPTIST
IN WILLARD of st. Amant, La. has filed notice
of his intention to make final f1ve-year proof in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead entry No.
25, O91, made Oct. IL 1902 for the w u OF n II,
Sec II, TIP. 9, sr3 e. e, of river and that said
proof viii be made before clerk of court at Dom
La, on Dec. %, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
the land, viz: John Templet. Pierre Sanchez |
Victorin Lambert, Emile Keller, all Of st. Amant
P. o.. La. WALTER L. COHEN. Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

DR.. b. W. Wiley, chief chemist OF
the department OF agriculture, came to
Louisiana on Wednesday and is
spending three days at Gays Ever
green plantation in Iberville parish,
making tests of the process of sugar
Qualification with view of determin-
ing whether satisfactory results may
not be obtained with q much smaller
quantity OF sulphur than is now used.
Notwithstanding the practical demon
stration to the contrary, DR.. Wiley is
evidently still inclined to the opinion
thai snolasses manufactured accord
ing 30 present Louisiana methods may
Be Injurious to the health of It's con-
sumers. It is to be hoped the results
of the pending experiments will either
cause the doctor to change his mind
Or develop an improved system OF
that will render feasible
reduction of the quantity of sulphur
DmpIoyed under present formulas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

Political conundrum: How many of
che New Orleans ward bosses will adj
vocate . constitutional amendment re-
ducing the number and compensation
OF state tax collectors and how much
of majority can Orleans parish be
counted ON to poll In favor of such an
amendment?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Notice to Hunters and
Fishermen.

HUNTING is prohibited on my Salisbury and
n adjacent properties and also on Lauder
dale and Acadia plantations, ST. James parish,
Louisiana.
Fishing is prohibited in the LaPice canal IN
the rear of my Lauderdale plantation.
All former permits are hereby revoked and
any one found on my premises viii be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
j. LEBERMUTH.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
Who lie it "up to" nowP

A contemporary speaks of the ar
rest Of "a woman murderess." Was
she q ''lone widow woman, j" or only
an ordinary ''female woman?"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

Mississippi's iungles failed to yield
q bear or boar when President Ted
dy hunted there, but one of the big
gest of the country's Doors is to be
found In her gubernatorial chair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

To Fathers, Mothers and Sweet
hearts: A carload of Christmas hoii-
day goods and imported mechanical
toys just received at Cheap Tony S.
Come early and get the best selection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
For Rent.

fE9HE NEAT and comfortable cottage situated
in Railroad avenue, across the street from
the postofice and adjoining the Times Office.
Handsomely finished inside and provided with
electric light fixtures. Suitable either for resi-
dence or place of business. Rent very reason
able. Apply to AUGUST S. BRAUD, GaryTille,
Ia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
For Sale.

THE JOSEPH BABIN residence property in
i Mississippi street, near Catholic church.
House contains eight spacious rooalE, con-
Veniently arranged. Large well-drained lot. For
terms. etc, apply to or address FERNAND
RABIN. DonaldsonYille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
For Sale.

EnOn STANDARD GRATED PECAN
OOOO TREES. Inspected and certified.
Why not plant your vacant lands? The trees
VIII grow while you sleep. Prices: 81 to $3.50
each. Place your orders now, for future delivery.
COL0MB PARK NURSERY,
CoIomb p. o. La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
ron STATE SENATOR
To tha Electors d. DC Niath senatorial DID

TO ths Electors of the Ninth Senatorial District
ofLouisianR:
Submitting to the pronounced wishes OF many
friends, both in st. James and Ascension. ! beg TO
announce my aspirations for nomination, at the
coming primary election, as the candidate of the
Democratic party for the office of senator from
the Eiath senatorial district of Louisiana.
Promising. should be nominated and elected,
- bead all effort to the proper and honest full
6llmaHt OF every duty OF the Office, ask the
votes Of ths electors Of this district.
r. McCULLOH. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
ron JusTlcK OF THE PEACE
]. u. LusK

In hereby announced as q candidate for Justice of
the peace from the nfntb ward of Ascension par
ish, subject to the Democratic primary to be
hA16 Jan. %, 1908.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

is hereby announced as Q candidate for the
legislature from this parish subject to the action
af the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
PoR RKPRKaKNTATIY
JOsEpU GONZAIEG
W. 4. STBLEY

IL hereby announced as = candidate for the Iegis-
Iakare from this parish. subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

DIR. PAUL T. THIBODAUX
Is hereby announced AZ q candidate for coroner
of the parish OF Ascension, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ron SHERIFF

Having been urged and solicited by number
of friends to become candidate for the Office
of sheriff, hereby announce my candidacy for
said oaice. subject TO Democratic primaries.
JOHN G.. KLOS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
FOR CORONER
DIR. n. X. SIMS

is hereby announced as a candidate for reslec-
tion to the ofIca Of coroner of the parish Of As
esnsion, subject to the Democratic primary to
be bald Jan. q, 1908.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
ron CLERK OF COURT.

GUS. p. MELANCON
as hereby announced as candidate for clerk of
court OF the parish Of Ascension, subject to the
action OF the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
EDWARD C. HANSON

is hereby announced as q candidate for sheriff |
of the parish OF Ascension, subject to the action
Of the Dem ocTatic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

DR.. L. E. DUFFEL
Is hereby announced as g candidate for coroner
OF the parish Of Ascension subject TO the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
FOR ASSESSOR

A. A. Killing
Is hereby announced 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, 1907-11-16

JAMES Il 4 hAUU
ag hereby announced as q candidate for assessor
Of the parish of Ascension, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16

LOUIS A. LANDRY, JR.,
Is hereby announced as q candidate for re-elec-
4ion to the Office of assessor of the parish Of As
eension, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-09
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK, June S.-Arrived: ST. Louis.
SOUTHAMPTON and Cherbourg: Kaiserin Au-
puste Victoria Hamburg Southampton and
Cherbourg; Baltic. Liverpool and Queens
town. Sailed New York, Southampton via
Plymouth and Cherbourg; Neckar. Gibraltar
and Naples; Umbria, Liverpool via Queens
town: Pretoria Hamburg via Plymouth and
Cherbourg; Vaderland, Antwerp via Dover;
Virginia, Genoa and Naples: Minneapolis.
London; Regina Italia. Naples and Genoa.
LIZARD, June S.-St. Paul. New York for
Plymouth. Cherbourg: was 175 miles west at
3:15 pm; will probably reach Plymouth 3
m. Sunday.
CHERBOURG, June 8 g pm.).-Sailed:
Philadelphia drom Southampton, New
York June I, lO:40 pm, Amerika from
Hamburg and Southampton, New York.
LIVERPOOL June ARRIVED: Empress
of Britain, Quebec. June s: Sailed. Devo-
MAN. Boston; Etruria, New York via
Queenstown.
HONGKONG. June S.-Arrved previous
ly: Ming Chow. Liverpool via Singapore
for Yokohama and Vancouver; Siberia, San
Francisco via Honolulu. Yokohama, etc.
LONDON, June S.-Sailed: Mesaba, New
York.
SOUTHAMPTON June s.-Sailed: Phila-
dephia, New York via Cherbourg.
NAPLES, June ARRIVED; Campanla.
New York via Fayal.
ROTTERDAM, June 8 q ann .-Arrived:
Nieuw Amsterdam. New York via Boulogne
Sailed G. p.m): Potsdam, New YORK VIA
Boulogne.
TRIESTE. June 4.-Sailed: Carpathia.
New York via Palermo. etc.
ANTWERP. June ) (noon).-Sailed: Prln-
cess Alice, New York via Southampton