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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-07

one end may be thrown open by one
movement of the thumb, releasing a
hook and eyelet, while the tape con-
nectfons are adjusted to fit any size of
package by single jerk on q buckle.
1t is estimated that the invention
will save the government more than
IS per cent of its expenses for Irvine,
while the fasteners, which can be man
ufactured in quantities for about 5
cents apiece, could be used over and
over again, still further increasing
the saving in outlay, to say nothing
of the economy in time.
This invention is being tested, under
an application for patent, by com
mittee composed of the fourth assist
ant postmaster. general, the assistant
postmaster at Baltimore, and the chief
of the railway mail service.
Postmaster T. J. Woodward and
Assistant Fostmas ter George Fuchs,
of this city, when asked about the
device by the Item. expressed them
selves as very favorably impressed
with the sample shown them, pro-
nouncing it the most satisfactory de-
vice yet exhibited.
Those interested in the invention
are Mrs. Paul LeBoeuf, and Messrs.
Henry Terrio, Paul Braud and DR.. S.
V. Vega, all of Donaldsonville. They
propose to introduce their invention
into private business offices, as we'll,
claiming that it will De useful in hold
ing papers and letter files together in
a convenient package.-New Orleans
Item, Sept. 5.
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live Politics in Ascension.

ssColonel Wilkinson can't help car.
rying Ascension, said Henry Terrio,
OF Donaldsonville, today. "All OF
the leaders are for Wilkinson, with
the exception OF Sheriff St. Martin,
and there is no telling how soon he
will come over. There is Fl. G. Braud,
the representative; G. A. Gondran,
the district attorney; George Reuss,
the sugar planter; E. N. Pugh, Cap
tain Victor Maurin, George Richard
and all the others. solid for Colonel
Wilkinson.
'sThe new paper. the Progress, was
started to support Wilkinson, and the
Times came out last Saturday for
WILKINSON and the general impress
sion Is that the Progress will not be
needed long.
''The local fight for Office is also
getting interesting. There are two
candida tes for sheriff, Messrs. John
Klos and Ed. Hanson, who is the chief
deputy sheriff. Mr.. Klos is the man
ager of one of the sugar plantations
in Ascension. Neither one is Mr.. Nick
Sims candidate, but Captain Frank
Sims, Nick's brother, is supporting
Mr.. Hanson. Then we have three
candidates for ssessor-Messrs. l..
A. Landry, the present assessor; A.
A. King and Jas. Ayraud, the latter
two from the New River country.
James Barman, the clerk of court,
has no opposition, but r. ]. Chauvin,
the lawyer, who has been writing for
the Times, Jos. Gonzales and w. A.
Sibley all want to GO to the legis-
lature. New Orleans Item, Sept. 5.
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AscENsloNITEs ABROAD.
Fette1s to Open New store.

Messrs. j.. ). Feitel 81 Bro, of this
city, will form a co-partnership with
S. Strauss, of Reserve, La, to open
large clothing and furnishing store
at Canton. Miss, similar to the one
here and in Louisiana. Messrs. Fei-
tel have one of the prettiest and most
modern clothing stores to be seen on
the entire coast. They have received
letter from the Clothier and Fur
nisher's Journal asking for an in
terror view of their store, that publ
cation having heard in New York of
its being one OF the most up-to date
stores in the south.
The Feitels are energetic business
men and hustlers as well, and will
succeed wherever there is business to
be done. Canton can we'll be proud
OF them as leaders in their line.-Gulf-
port Daily Tribune. Aug. IA.
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Lee Lodge No. 8, Ancient Or
der of United Workmen.

MEETS second and fourth Tuesdays of each
cosd avenue Largest beneficiary fraternal or
der in the world. Life insurance of $1,000 at
lowest possible cost. Entire expense of -initia-
Sion, including proposition fee, medical exam.
iuation and beneficiary certificate only S..
Past master workman, 3. d. Melanconi Mas
ter workman, A. G. Whidden; Foreman, Chas.
Langbecker Oversesr, DR.. p T.. Thibodaux
Receiver, w. ]. Leblanc; Recorder, John F..
Terrio; Financier, q. Langbeckers Medical ex-
aminers, Drs. e. x. SimRa and p. T. Thibodaux.
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Saved Her Son,s L.ife.

The happiest mother in the little town of Ave.
Mo-, Is Mrs. s. Rupee. She writes: 'One year
ago my son was down with such serious lung
trouble that our physician was unable to help
him, when, by our druggists advice, began Civ
ing him DIR. Kings New Discovery, and soon
noticed improvement. kept this treatment up
for o few weeks. when he was perfectly well. He
has worked steadily since at carpenter work.
DR.. Kings New Discovery saved his life" Guar
anteed best cough and cold remedy by j. j.
Leche druggist. SOC and 81. Trial bottle free.
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Kenneth Lodge, No. Al,
Knights of Pythias.

Sr4oNvENEs in Masonic Temple the second
~ and fourth Thursday evenings of each
nonth at s O'Clock. Visiting brethren cordially
welcomed Sick benefits, funeral tax and all the
Joining endowment or insurance rank. Chan
cellor Commander. E. Langbecker; Vice Chan
cellor Commander, Jules Leumas; Master of
Work. DIR. d. G. BrumfieId; Prelate, Fred. Lam
dry; Keeper of Records and Seal, J. E. Blum
Master OF Finance, VIM. Pforzheimer; Master
of Exchequer, Jacob Blum.
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How to Remain young.

To continue young in health and strength dc
as Mrs. n. F. Rowan. McDonough Ga, did
She says: Three bottles of Electric Bitters
cured me Of chronic liver and stomach trouble
complicated with such an unhealthy condition
of the blood that my skin turned red as flannel
am now practically % years younger than be
fore took Electric Bitters. / can now do al
my work with ease and assist in my husbands
store" Guaranteed at ]. j. Leche's drug store
Price soc.
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The Observation-Disclosures Steamship
Company arranged for the operation
of new line from Frisco to Santa
Cruz, to decrease the time between the
coast and New Orleans and New York.
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The management of the Louisiana
state fair has announced that Hon.
J. Y. Sanders, Col. Theodore S. Will
kinson and Gen, Leon Jastremski, the
gubernatorial candidates, will attend
the fair and deliver addresses on
Monday, October Z.
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Worked Like a Charn,.

Mr.. D. n. Walker, editor of that spicy journal
the Enterprise, Louisa, Va, says: 7 ran nail
in my foot last week and at once applied Buck.
the salye simply healed the wound Heals
sores, burns and skin diseases. Guaranteed by
j. J. Leche. druggist. Csc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-07

The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals in New Orleans
issued an appeal to drivers and
owners relative to the overworking of
animals during the hot weather.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-07

From a bulletin prepared By che
census bureau and the forest service
of the agricultural department. at
Washington, it is shown that LOUISE
ana, for the year 1906, ranked second
in the production of lumber. lath and
shingles,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-07

In desperate fight with highway
man at Alexandria, f. F. Kaigley, a
freight conductor on the T. and P.
Railroad, seized one of the mans
fingers and bit it entirely off.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-09-07

A complete cutting guide given with
each Pictorial Review pattern. It
makes cutting easys Try it. r. Hen
derson & Bro.
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DR.. NJ. D. Hendricks, young physi

DR.. M. D. Hendricks, young physi-
clan OF Caddo parish, fell from the
rear platform of a train as it was
crossing q sixty-foot trestle near
North Yellyille. Ark, and was killed
INSTANTLY
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Transient, official or legal advertisements, 81
ger inch first insertion: each subsequent inser-
fion, so cents per inch.
Reading notices, first insertion, IS cents per
Rne: subsequently, 10 cents per line.
Brief communications upon subjects Of public
interest solicited.
No attention paid 60 anonymous letters.
The editor is not responsible for the views Of
correspondents.
Address: The Chief. Donaldsonvile, La.
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Lodge and Association
Directory.
oonaidsonviIle Lodge No. 1853
Knights of Honor.

MEETS first and third Tuesdays OF each
w month: e 3 P m in MASONIC s Tenn Temple,
actual cost. Lodge dues only 81 per quarter.
DR.. Paul t. Thibodaux, sitting past dictator;
John H. Schaf. dictator; James Fortier, vice
dictator; F. L. TrepaRnier, assistant dictator
Drs. T. H. Hanson and P. T. Thibodaux, medi-
cal examiners; Jacob Blum, treasurer; j. E.
Blum, financial reporter; Fred Landry. re-
porter. Address, Donaldsonville, La.
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LIST OF LETTERS.
Remaining in the postoffice at Donaldsonyille
La, Saturday, Sept. q 1907

When Calling Tor these letters say advertised
II not called for IN two weeks they will be serx
to the Dead Letter Office at Washington D. C.
JOHN r. TERRIO. Postmaster
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
"SKYSCRAPERS SAFE.
Commissioner Lantry Disagrees 5clth
q. ". Rabb on Fire Dangers.

49, 1-,,.. s,-,+ou,, sl,vscraper belt is in no
danger of an aerial fire that Will sweep away -,
upper steries of the buildings aceordlhS "
ooinion given ny Fire Commissioner Lantry last
riebt when he was told of the fears OF 6eoIss
w Babb president of the New YORK 6c'
Fire Underwriters. cor
Mr. Babb had made speech oslore tiT -.
mission on the Limitation Of the Areas anu ~
Of Buildings appointed by the Building CooeS e e
vision Committee of the Board Of Alder1Aeh' A
.I,o+ occasion Mr. Babb said he and other unoer-
writer's thought fire starting in the upper sI"+
of one Of the big buildings would spread 10 otiie ~
in the neighborhood and the hrenlen on tle So
below would be porverless to cope with tfle ~ o1aA
1T ar, ALWAYS glad" said Commissioner LahtlS'
,.to receive suggestions from the Board q ii7
1-n5arv-ritArs I have not yet heard, however
from Mr. Babb or from the building cohllil''e0
IS 70 this view Of the situation I shall get ih'o
touch with them next week, so that iiia'
ceive in detail their reasons for thls rear
II believe though that there Is no such Gan
ger We have g pressure of 200 pounds ana with
our pster towers are able reach the top stories
OF any Of the buildings at present cohs'F F4e'eu, @
When the new salt water mains are opened We
will be able TO play on a blaze even on the uppe'
stories OF the new Singer Building The SAT- wafer
.ie 1,i1I f,,rnisb q pressure of 400 pounds, and
will he in operation FIRST the downtown seotloh-
the financial district-and as far north as z0o s0'
west TO Fourth avenue -,
Commissioner Lantry was reminded that MI
Babb in his speech said that even with the iiios'
elaborate systems of standppes and sprlnKlers III
so-caued "freproof" buildings the danger was Just
as great as had been proved by the san ran
!. cisco fire.
Until confer with MT Babb." said the Com
missioner, 'I would care to pass an eplh''h
on that have confidence in standpipes ana
sprinkers-that is. in soma Of the systems II
IS most interesting speculation. but thinA ne"
York need fear no general burning UP OF Inc
top stories of its tall buildings
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
R4ID NEAR BROADW Af.
SIedgebammer Charge on alleged
POOIrOOn DrazCs CrO1Cd.

Armed with sledsehammers. detectives attached
to Deputy Police Commissioner Hanson 3 stan yes
terday afternoon raided alleged pooiroom IN
West 42d street near Broadway. over the head OF
Captain DAILY. OF the West 47th street station Five
men were arrested and eleven telephones were con-
6scated-
No trouble was experienced In getting into the
hallway OF the building, but when the police
ched the third floor they found their way blocked
After smashing into studio of George SeweL they
got out on TO the rear fire escape Several or the
detectives guarded the hallway, while the others
climbed I'D TO the fourth floor. where they broke In
window and got into the suspected room
In the mean time word reached the street mat
raid was in progress. and great crowd from
broadway gathered about The mattnees at the
various theatres were just over. and the CROWDS
from these added 10 the confusion. The West 4'th
street station sent a patrol wagon 10 the scene
with extra policemen, who kept the crowd back
while the five prisoners taken from the house
At the station house James Wilson. oc No @I
West asth street and George Adolph. of No East
107th street were charged with keeping a poolroom
and Joseph Herbert telegraph operator OF No
q West nth street. Harry Gaymer. of mo. 10
East S7th street. and Oscar Mason, of Lake street
Gravesend. were charged with aiding and ahetting
them.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
TO AID THE GOTERNOR.
Parsons Says Fight HiH Be to Elect
4ssembIymen to Help Hughes.

REPRESENTATIVE Herbert Parsons, president OF the
Republican County Committee. returned yesterday
from an extended trip n the West. He visited the
Yellowstone Park and Denver After four hours
work at his office he went TO Lenex 10 spend the
County Committee headquarters tomorrow after
noon Mr.. Parsons would not discuss national or
state politics
OF the local situation he said: The main issue
sn the campaign this fall will be 20 elect good men
70 the Assembly ard 20 the Board of Aldermen
We want 10 send 10 Albany able and honest men
viii support Governor Hughes IN all his poll
eies for the betterment CT the state government
The friends of Ex-Governor OdeIl quietly sout
vigorously working IN the interest Of a Hughes
Presidential boom Whether it IS because OF ad-
Iniration for the Governor because they want
10 ride into control the crest of Hughes wave
SIS nos made clear. but il is certain that they are
at Trork
The former state chairman in his interview with
reporter Of The Tribune last week. indicated his
preference for the Governor. and his Ieutenants
working the Assembly districts along
the same lines. It IS understood that a permanent
Hughes campaign club will be organized before the
committee the latter part of this month ex-Gov-
Odell viii introduce some sort of Hughes
resolution
Joseph Deutsch. OF the 54th Assembly District,
has presented various district leaders copies OF
resolutions indoFsing Governor Hughes for the
Presidency with the urgent request that BILE
action be taken without delay. II said yes
terday that John E Eustis of the Public Service
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
SAYS MRS. EARLE PROPOSED TO HER.
Miss Kuttner Declares She Accepted Invita-
tion of Artists Wife to Marry Him.

The story of Miss Julia Kuttners part in the Ge-
velopments connected with the separation OF Ferdi
nand Pinney Earle and his wife was corroborated
Yesterday al the home Of Earles mother. in the
NIanhasset apartments, 10Sth street and Broadway
Miss Kuttner found in the mountains or
Orange County near Newburg, where she has been
staving with friends since she left the Earle home
in Monroe on the day Mrs. Earle sailed for France
to get divorce.
Miss Kuttper quoted as saying thata when
she went TO EarIe's home she had accepted the in
vtation of his wife TO remain there with the sole
intention of trying 10 effect reconciliation be-
tween them. She said that she,had known Earle
two years having met him while doing Settlement
work in this city During her last trip TO Europe
she heard from Earle the story OF his unhappy
married life which was confirmed when she met
Mrs Earle At the request of Mrs Earle. sn said
she consented 10 marry Earle
Both Earle and his mother said Miss KuttneTs
story was a truthful version of the whole affair
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
RH, SMITHS FIGHT ON "NEPoTISh."
Ex-Assemblyman Says McAvoy's Methods
Are Destroying Democracy IN Sod'

T nJcAvov for the leadership or the -7o
Assar,ly I,istrict. Is out with new aaoreSs -
ta enrolled Democrats OF the district aeelall - ms
eor an hntrammeled ballot direct hoi'lih
merit as the test for party preterhieh' anu
5o,rs away with nepotism in the distrlcE
oo-e cr.i+h cbaraes that McAvoy has filed all
49,, anofn+nnents allotted the district with reIa-
tIves and personal friends and that me efliish'-
ened public sentiment of the district has oeeh Ut
terIv disregarded He says that the Democratic
plurality the district is d"ndling on account q
nepotism under McAvoy-
NfeanVbiIe John J. Dooley is running a campaign
IN his own behalf for the leadership Of the dis
t-tct McAvoy seems TO have a big advantage in
+hree-cornered fight. Charles F. Murphy is
secretly backing him for reelection Nj McAvoy
,s chairman OF the Tammany executive committee.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
KNICKERBOCKER SERVANT HELD.
Police Say They Found Several Stolen Arti-
oles in Her Room.

The managers of the Hotel Knckerbocker. at 42d
street and Broadway rejoiced last night because
they thought the person who has been roboing
guests for several days had been caught Miss
Kate Paulkes, of No. 216 West 37th street. cham
bermaid was arrested and held a charge of
stealing two silver spoons. but it is expected that
tomorrow several guests who have lost articles
will appear against her and that she will be held
a graver charge.
The thefts at the hotel have been going on for
some time. and the house detective was unable TO
get any trace of the culprt short time ago
John p. Sheehan. guest, lost valuable gold
watch he had left the bureau. few days
later r. " Stewart reported that diamond pin
had been stolen from his bureau. Several other
thefts were also reported.
The finally reported to the police of the
Tenderloin station. and three detectives took
room AT the hotel Yesterday they say they saw
Miss Ps'.ikss gc.9g to her room holding something
under her apron. They searched heEand found
she had two silver spoons from the dInng room.
They say that further search revealed q watch
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
VERMONT LIKES HUGHES
troc. Proctor Surprised by Enthusi-
asm-Commission Takes Trip.

Burlington Vt, Sept. 7.-Governor Fletcher
p Proctor OF Vermont commented to-day on
She reception given by the members of the
Vermont Fish and Game League TO Governor
Hughes Of New York as he rose to speak at
the dinner in Bluff Point last night, when he
was greeted by repeated cheers and waving Of
napkins and handkerchiefs. Governor Proctor
said he had no idea that the Unconditional peo-
pie of Vermont could become so enthusiastic
Mr. Proctor added that there was a very strong
feeling in Vermont in favor of Governor Hughes
as a candidate for the Republican nomination
for President. and that Vermont men were
anxious to see and hear him
Governor Hughes reached Burlington this af-
ternoon and proceeded to Albany.
The members of the Joint Champlain Ter
centenary Commission Of New York and Yer
mont left Bluff Point y. Y, this morning on
board the steam yachts Magnet and Valcour for
q cruise through the northern part Of the lake
They were accompanied By Speaker Cannon,
Congressman Sibley, Lieutenant Governor D H
Prouty Of Vermont: Edward P Hatch. jr-. of
New York Sity; State Historian Victor H Palt-
sits Supreme Court Justice Chester b Nc
Laughlin, of Pert Henry, N Y, and Lewis E.
Iafountaine. Of Champlain. n. /. Lieutenant
Governor Chanler was the only member Of
either state commission who was not present
The party were the guests Of ex-Lieutenant GOV
ernor Nelson ". Fisk at his home. on Isle La
Motto AZ luncheon, and visited the ruins OF
Fort ST Anne there. which was butt oy the
French in 1866. and was the first white settle
Ynent on Lake Champlain-
Governor Hughes acted as chairman OF las'
nights joint meeting, at which II was decloed
that ne as chairman Of the New Hork STATE
Commission, and Governor Proctor, Of the YER
mont Commission. should each appoint SUB
committee 70 act Jointly as an executive COM
-nittee 70 take charge Of the arrangements Tor
the celebration, which viii be held oeglhaii's
July 4. 1909 TO commemorate the discovery OF
Lake Champlain by the man whose name II
bears Steps will be taken TO have the state
Depertrnert at Washington try to interest the
,sfncials Of France and Canada in the eelebra-
rion T H. Severance. Of Buffalo, was elected
secretary Of the New York State COMMISSION.
Various plans were discussed. and although
nothing was deided on to-day, It is likely that
an imposing monument will be erected by some
island in Lake Champlain in honor of its dis
toverer.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
ANTr-RoosEvELT SENTIMENT LACKING
John Brisben Walkers Audience Failed to
Enthuse Over Criticism of President

John Brisben Walker is in the habit Of airing
his opinions on public affairs every four years in
Cooper Union. Last night, his siXtieth birthday.
he spoke on Theodore Roosevelt The Man. His
Policies His Promises and Accomplishment" say
ing that he himself responsible for sending
MI Roosevelt TO the Governors chair in 1ssS, but
that he had changed his opinion of him and now
thought him lacking in moral courage.
Mr. Walker surprised his hearers by saving that
George Z. Cortelyou would be the candidate next
wear of what ne termed the "stalwarts of high
hnance-the predominators," and tired them by a
long quotation from a speech made recently In
Oklahoma by named Patrick Nasle- He
called for several votes from his audience on the
advisabiIitv Of sending the feet TO the Pacific
changing the wording of his question each time
The audience refused 10 take him seriously.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
BABY KILLED IN MIDNIGHT AFFRAY

Chester. Penn. Sept IA child thirteen
months old was instantly killed early to-day in
a shooting affray at the home of Daniel Friel.
in this city. Friel. the uncle of the child, has
been committed 10 jail without bail charged
with murder
Friel asserts he heard burglars in the house
Just after midnight and that the child was
shot accidentally, but the police believe the
child was killed during q quarrel. The infant
was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Matthews, a
widow.
woman living next door. hearing the shoot
ing, became frightened and threw her ten
months old child out of a secopd story window
but it was not hurt, as a man who had been
attracted by the commotion caught the infant
before it struck the ground
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08

Commission had been asked to take the chairman
ship of the Hughes central campaign committee
but had declined.
The friends of Mr. Odel1 are confident Of their
ability 10 control the state committee II II col'e
to a question of indorsing the Hughes adInlnlsua-
ito, coupled with a declaration of support of the
C;oyarnor for the Presidency The Odell men hlE9
rot as vet decided go far putting the state
committee on record for the Presidency ouI tIcie
is no doubt that they will ask for an lndolSeiSii'
that NAV be construed placing the state o'-
,anization in harmony with the wishes of the Gov
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
GOODRICH ON TOUR FOR FAIRBANKS.
Saws Indiana Is Solid for Vice-President, and
Taft Has No Chance There.

Omaha Sept. III. b Goodrich OF ihaIaiiaPoi'''
F,en,,bIicsn National Committeeman from Indlena'
q ,oa,,np tour of the Western States in the N
-erest of MI Fairbanks Presidential cahol.
date and is holding conferences with prominent
Republicans. . ..-
Yesterday Mr. Goodrich spent the ooS ~ ~ C,-,,
= -I+t, Committeeman Hart of Iowa, in Councli
PIurs To-day he is in Nebraska Intervening
prominent Republicans ~, -. Ia
.rrbere IS not even talk that Indiana VIII Uot -
for Fairbanks next year" said MI GoouI'Ia'
Us For b,r, Taft will never get Indiana