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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05
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Proceedings of the School Board
SPECIAL MEETING.

Donaldsonville, La, Dec. 81, 1905.
The school board of Ascension parish met
this day in special session in the superintend-
ent's office, with the following members pres
ent: E. N. Pugh, president; Leon Picard, G. D.
Gondran, A. 1. Picard Adolphe Meter and Ma
thias Rodriguez. Absent: Jno. F. Landry, DIR.
J. T. Bringier aud T. w. Cook.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved.
The committee on purchase of school furni-
ture and furnishings for the new high school
building reported having placed an order with
the American Seating Co., of Chicago, ILL.,, for
$40 single desks, IS rear seats, 16 recitation
seats, II teachers desks, AZ teachers chairs Is
library chairs, library table, Office desk, of
fee chair, $50 opera chairs for assembly room.
IA book cases and 81 Venetian blinds, for the
sum of $351285 fob, Donaldsonville.
On motion, duly seconded, the action of the
committee was approved.
The committee on teachers examination sub
mitted the following report, which was ap-
proved:
Donaldsonville, La, Dec. 81, 1905.
Honora BILE President and Members of the School
Board of Ascension:
Gentlemen-We, your committee on teachers
examination. beg to report that twelve white
and six colored teachers were examined Dec,
%, q and q. with the following result: White
First grade. w. E. Bohannon, A. j. Moreau,
Misses Dixie B. Hite Angilene Bowies. Zoe
Lobrano, Flora Shannon and Mana Chunn;
second grade, Misses Sarah M. Bond, Carrie
Wall, Mamie Walker Emily Rodriguez and
Mrs. Daisy I. Talley. Color d-Third grade,
D. q. Nelson, Allen Stephenson, Jos. 4. Reddix.
Lillian Knott, Bette Planning and Celina
Cutno. Respectfully submitted.
d. B. SHOWALTER,
A. I. PICARD,
j. Z. BRTEGIER,
Committee,
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Wanfed-Ouick.

A CTINE AGENTS in every parish in Louisf-
"A ana to sell on the insfaIlment plan lots
aad farms In southwest Texas. Superior op.
poftunity for rich returns and for magnificent
n hne, progressive country, unex-
celled for climate and within easy reach OF ali.
For fall particulars apply at once TO
CUSHMAN-PETEUS REALTY Co,
Exclusive State Agents, Alexandria, Las
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Position Wanted.

A B0OKKEEPER, iiulskeeper or first or
u second oYerseer, for the year 1901 BY
married man thirty-siz years of age. willing
to do the work of both oyerseers. and can also
make out payroll. An honest, sober and en-.
ergetic, and always attend strictly TO my
d1ties Have worked on sugar plantations all
my life, and can furnish excellent references.
Address, 81. j. CANTRELLE. Convent. La.
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Lauderdale Plantation Sold to Jacob
Lebermuth.

The Lauderd ale plantation in the
upper portion of the parish of st.
James, belonging to the estate of the
late Bergondy LaPice, was sold last
Saturday to Jacob Lebermuth, presi-
dent of the Salisbury Refining Co.,
Ltd, for S52, 1000, add the place will
hereafter be operated by Mr.. Leber-
muth for his individual account.
Lauderdale contains nearly 1900 acres
of land, 1000 of which are presently in
cultivation, but a part of the timbered
swamp, amounting to about half q
section, or approximately 800 acres,
was exempted from the sale. The
mules, implements, carts, seed cane,
hay, and the beautiful residence
q largo modern cottage, surrounded
by lovely grove Of live oaks and
bearing pecan trees-all go with the
plantation, and the new proprietor
may be depended On to bring Lauder
dale up to a standard of cultivation
net exceeded in its palmiest days.
Besides being one Of the most success
full sugar planters in this section of
the state, Mr.. Lebermuth is president
of the Bank OF Ascension, an institu-
tfon that bears the impress of his
marked ability as 6nancier and bus
mess man.
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For over sixty Years

MRs. WIEsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has bsen
used tor over % years by millions of mothers
snccess. Ii senthes tha child. softans the aums,
aliays ali pain ssnEes wind collie and is the best
remedy Tor dlarrhesa. 1t will relieve the poor
Iikste sun essr immediately. Sold By druggists
7n eEoTs part at the worad. Twenty.iiga cents \
Aossle. Be s1rasand ask for q htra. WinsiOvsS
asn6 GsT1E1s and sake NO other kind.
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Setback for the IntercOasta1 Canal.
The disappointing intelligence comes
from Washington that the board of
army engineers has decided to make
an unfayorable report on the project
for the construction by the general
government of an micronesia canal
which would furnish an uninterrup pied
and continuous waterway from the
mouth of the Rio Grande river to the
Mississippi at Donaldsonyille.
Capt. Edgar Jadwin, of the corps OF
engineers in charge OF the river and
harbor work in eastern Texas, inves-
tigated the matter very thoroughly
and formed the conclusion that the
proposed canal would prove of great
advantage to the commerce of an ex-
tensive area of country, and that its
construction might be readily accom-
plished at an expense of something
over 81, 900, 600. The Texas aud Lou
isiana deleg sefone IN congress were
united and enthusiastic in support of
eL1 SGGSk pA4S0s SA0 AdQ p4dAlEu III liz
augurate vigorous campaign in its
favor after the holiday recess, but the
unexpected obstacle interposed by the
adverse action of the board of engi-
neers renders the outlook for the canal
anything but encouraging. One de-
spatch from the national capital says
that these congressman will probably
take up the subject with Secretary Taft |
and General Mackenzie, chief of engi-
neers, and make a strong appeal for |
reversal of the report of the engi- |
neers' board, while another despatch |
states that Representative Garner of
Texas, after an interview with the
board, regards the project as dead. "
Il is 70 be hoped that this pessimistic |
view OF the matter will not be realized |
and that some means will be found of |
inducing the government engineers to |
look with kindlier eyes on this great |
inland waterway scheme, which holds /
forth the promise of such material |
benefits to the states of Louisiana and
Texas.
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For Rent.

FHlHE WELL.EsTABBIsHED ieRelry store in
the Tobias Block in Railroad avenue, now
occupied by F. Linde. This is the finest stand
In the city for ieHelFy store, and splendid
opportunity is open to any one seeking desir-
able business location. Apply at once 70
d. e j. TOBIAS, DonaldsenEille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

A colored farmer declares the belief
that 1907 will be a good year for
Scraps" From his point of view so
will 1911. "Come seben or 'lebenl''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

Perhaps it is inexcusable to revert
to the threadbare subject at this late
day, but did you pay your poll tax?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

The lifting of the liquor license from
800 to $500 will give this town S10,-
600 for works OF public Improvement
where only $4,000 was available before.
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of season.

There will be about as much fun to
the square yard in Ascension at the
next campaign as any parish in the
state can produce, else we're no
nroDhet
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

A local wag suggests that some OF
our sports would find it advantageous
to read up the game laws and escape
future penalties for shooting craps out
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

A well.krewn citizen from the woods
remarked incidentally the other day
that New River has nearly thousand
poll tax payers and nary candidate
for sheriff. Maybe she won't want a
few other plums though!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

Twenty $500 liquor licenses for DON
aldsonville doesn't indicate that any
OF us are apt to be in danger of per-
fishing from thirst this year, nor that
the prohibition ticket is likely to carry
the town next election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

The ninety-second anniversary OF
the battle of New Orleans will occur
next Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

It looks as if Sheriff St. Martin
doesn't intend to come across with any
epistolary response to District At
torney Gondran's Sunday law letter.
Mayhap the sheriff thinks actions
speak louder than words.
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For Sale.

INCUR ACRES OF cuitivabie land. situated on
Il the west bank of Bayou Lafourche in close
proximity to the Texas and Pacific Railroad
zDpIy 70 or address THE CHIEF, Donaldson
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Wanted.

G4LEsMEN 10 look after cur interest Ia As.
- censiou and adjacent counties. SALARY or
comnissioa. Address. HARVEY OIL. Co.,
Cleveland, q.
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For Sale.

EHVHE LEASE on the commodious two.story
a brick building at the northeast corner OF
Mississippi and Lessard streets, presently &C
cupied BY SANS Saloon, together with all the
bar fixtures and appurtenanc6s contained
therein. VIII also sell the stock of wines, Ii
quors, cigars, etc., now on hand, it purchaser
so desires. The opportunity OF lifetime for
some wide-awake tnan to acquire wsll-ss-
tablished business at bargain. For further
information apply 20 or address,
SAM, AYRAUD,
DoBaldgonYiiie. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05
SATURDAY. JAN. 5. 1907

Nobody seems to banker for that
lease ferry much.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Absolutely
Harmless.

The fault Of giving children medicine con-
tanning injurious substances is sometimes more
disastrous than the disease from which thew
are suffering. Every mother should know that
s'han berlain' s Cough Remedy is perfectly safe
Tor children to take. Itcontains nothing harm.
f1l and for coughs, colds and croap Is nnsur.
passed. For sale by ell druggists
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

Miss Emilia Tureaud, a native of
the parish OF st. James, but for many
years past resident of New Orleans,
died in that city at 1890 o'clock p. m.
Monday, December 81, aged 81 years.
Her remains were brought to Donald
sonyille Wednesday forenoon via the
Texas and Pacific Railroad, intermens
being made in the family tomb in the
local Catholic cemetery after inn
pressive services at the Church of the
Sacred Heart. Miss Tureaud was q
member of one of the oldest and most
prominent families in this section Of
the state, aud the announcement OF
her demise will carry lasting sorrow
20 the hearts of an exceptionally vide
circle OF friends and acquaintance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

Independent of the Lafourche lock
question, what sort of term would
the esteemed Iberville South use to
characterize the action of any set of
men who would deliberately attempt
to Violate a voluntary contract be-
cause its fulfillment was likely to cost
them more money than they thought
it would?
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management, and we shall be much
surprised if renewal of the invitation
for proposals fails to elicit several
advantageous responses.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

A published list of the prospective
Democratic candidates for next gov
ernor, revised up to date, contains the
names of Gen. Leon Jastremski, Lieut..
Gov. Jared Y. Sanders, Attorney Cen
eral w alter Guion, Congressman Rob-
ert Broussard, Gen. Albert Estopinal,
Hon. Theodore Wilkinson and Chief
Justice Joseph A. Breaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-01-05

The following coiored teachers we're elected
for the term of six months, to begin jan II:
Elise, Lily Brown; Smoke Bend, E. d. Wright;
Donafdsonville, D. G. Nelson, Florence Tasker
and Magda Slater Coaeld. Allen Stephenson;
Burnside, Lillian Knott; barrow, Bette Plan
wing Mt. Olive, Gelina Gutno Brunette; G. W.
Hamilton; Moore's Bridge, r. II. Butler; Prai-
rievile Emma West.
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That the sum of $50 be and the same
is -hereby appropriated in accordance with Lii
brary Act No. 2U2 of 1906, being the boa I'd share
to cover the amounts raised by schools aud
grades since last meeting as follows: Belle
Helene, SIG; sixth grade, Donaldsonviile $40;
fourth grade, Donaldsonyille, $40; Fairbanks,
SID; st. AmaHt grammar grades, SIG; st. Amant
primary grades, $40; Gonzales grammar grades
SO; Gonzales primary grades, $40; and that
Miss Jarella Lansing, Mrs. Camilla skolfeld,
Miss Katie Bigley, Miss Menidee Mclean, Miss
Herminie Nicaud, Miss Paula a. Wuerpel, Miss
Adele Lobrano and Miss Zoe Lobrano, teachers
respectively in the above schools and grades.
be and they are hereby appointed managers OF
said libraries.
The following resolution was adopted;
Resolved, That Mr. A. /. Picard besan6 he lie
hereby authorized to accept from Dr.. j. R.
Fridge, for and on behalf of the school board,
the donation or sale of the Black Bayou school
site in the parish OF Ascension.
Mr.. Leon Picard was authorized TO purchase
d cistern for the johnson school.
On motion of Mr.. A. /. Picard. Miss Mary
Moore was elected assistant teacher in the Con.
zales school at salary of $40 per month.
TIE resignation of James seyario as local
trustee of the Conway school was accepted and
Joseph Richardson was elected to fill the va
cancy.
On motion OF Mr.. G. D. Gondran, seconded by
Mr.. Leon Picard. the salary Of Miss Louise su-
bra was increased to $50 per month in recogni-
ton of long and faithful service in the schools
of Ascension.
On motion of Dir. G. D. Gondran, seconded by
Mr. Adolphe Meter, the salary of the snpsrin-
tendent was increased to $500 per annum, to
take effect Jan. Is
The secretary was instructed TO advertise for
sale proposals for the purchase of the old As.
cension Academy and Annex buildings, 10.
Gated on the school square in DonaidsonyiIIe.
The superintendent was requested to call
upon all the teachers TO observe in a fitting
manner Ia the schools throughout the parish
the centennial anniversary of Gen. Robert e.
Lees birthday, Jan. 10, 1907, in accordance with
the proclamation issued By Governor Newton
c. Blanchard.
There being no furthar-business, the board
adjourned tomeet Wednesday. Jan. 16, 1901.
d. n. PUGH, President.
D. b. SHowALTER,
Superintendent and Seeretary
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The Prairieville Item, owned and
edited by A. H. Landry, suspended
publication last week after an exist
ence of about four months. Mr.. Lam
dry win continue to operate job
printing Office at Prairieyille, and The
Chief hopes his efforts in this direc-
ton will meet with more support than
was accorded his newspaper venture.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-12
NEW RULES FOR YALE.

Corporation Accepts Report on Univer-
 sity Changes in Bestow-
 al of Honorary Degrees.
 A committee of five of the Yale cor poration, including President Hadley, which had been at work for a long time OH the rules for university government, recently brought in a report which the corporation has accepted. The import ant features of the new rules, as codi- fled, equalize in functions, powers, and privileges all the faculties of the uni- versity, and the same is true of the functions and powers of the deans and directors of the various departments.
 Important changes are made with ref erence to the bestowal of honorary de- grees, which are to be passed upon by reconstructed committee before they are passed upon by the corpora tion, thus providing for greater eau ton in their selection. The doctor of laws honorary degree is hereafter to be awarded only in recognition of the most distinguished public service. The old NStU pOWCl OL t4AC plC5luS1ll III LllS -uC- ulty can be reversed by the corpura- ton There Is much larger definition as well as expansion of the powers of the prudential committee, and new and business like order of procedure is adopted There is also very careful definition of the relative powers and functions of the faculties and corpora ton in such matters as appointments and important affairs of instruction and government.
 The Yale field is put under control of a treasurer appointed by the corpora tion, who is also to act as graduate ed- wiser in athletics, and to have his ac- counts verified by an auditor, also to be appointed by the corporation.
 The deans are made executive officers of their departments, exercise general suprYision over them, represent them in interdepartment matters, deal with emergency questions, and can, in lm- portant matters, personally represent their departments at corporation meet ings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-12
Shipping News.

New York, April 11.--Arrived: terdam; Dombardia, Genoa; Furnessia. Glasgow and Neville; Majestic Liver pool and Queenstown; steamer Vader- land, Antwerp and Dover.
 Sailed: Steamers La Touralne, Ha- vre; Rhein, Bremen; Trave, Bremen; Hellig Olav, Copenhagen, etc.,, Slavo- nia Gibraltar, Naples, etc.; Bluecher, Hamburg via Plymouth and Cherbourg.
 London, April 11.-Arrived: Steamer Mesaba, New York.
 Havre, April 11.--10 a. m.-Arrived: Steamer Larraine, New York.
 Queenstown, April 11.-12:55 p. m.- Sailed: Steamer Oceanic, Liverpool for New York.
 Genoa, April 7.-Sailed: Steamer Italia, New York; Sth, Bulgaria, New
 Queenstown, April Ii. | Sailed, Steamer Friesland (from Liverpool)
 Plymouth, April 11.-2 D. r1.-sailed Steamer Pretoria (from Hamburg and Boulogne), New York.
 Sable Island, N. S., April 11.-Steam- CT La Savoie, from Havre for New York, was 190 miles east of Sable Is- land at 8;20 D. m.; will dock D. m Saturday.
 Brow Head, April 11.-Steamer Noor- dam, from New York for Boulogne and Rotterdam, was 100 miles southwest at s p. m, will reach Boulogne a. m, Brow Head, April 11.-Passed: Steam CT Lake Manitoba, St. John, N. B., for Liverpool
 New York, April 11-Arrived Steam CT Potsdam. Rotterdam.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-12
CHORAL UNION BANQUETs.
Singers Do Honor to Fortieth Birthd

Singers Do Honor to Fortieth Birthday
 of Leader Haesch.
 The sixth annual dinner of the New Haven Choral union was held in City Mission hall last night. It was also a dinner in honor of the fortieth birth- day of William E. Haesche, the popu- lar leader of the union. The dinner which was prepared by the ladies of the City Mission hall, was presided over by Professor William Lyon Phelps, who is the president of the union. In opening his remarks he made some very complimentary references to MT. Haesche and called for three cheers, welich were given with a will. Among those who were called upon for remarks were MT. Haesche, Charles w. Comfort, S. A. Preston, F. L. Man waring, and Thomas F. Fogarty, the treasurer of the union. During the evening duets were rendered by Mrs. Haesche and Lawrence Sullivan, Mrs, Haesche and Mrs. Tohin, and q piano solo by Miss E. s. Hall. The evening of pleasure was closed by the singing Ol IAIleiptI by dll llVSS PlVoVllt' NAbNul lseventy-fve of the members of tEe union attended.
 During the evening the winners of the prizes offered for those who should sell fifty or more tickets for the annual concert were read They were Miss Hattie Butler (55), Mrs. w. Allen (5D, and Miss Kettle Dean (5W. The prizes consisted of pretty gold brooch pins. While the banquet was in progress cards were passed around to the mem- bers, who are requested to return them by July with the names of two per- sons who wish to join the chorus next year.
 The occasion was very successful one and in bringing 1t to close Pro- lessor Phelps expressed the hope that all would be able to be present at the annual dinner of the chorus that MT. Haesche will train forty years hence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-12
TO F1REPRooF VAULTS.

City Ffnanciers Consider Plan for Pre-
 serving Records.
 The regular weekly meeting of the board of finance was held last night and the matter of providing fireproof vaults in which to keep the city rec ords was again considered, The plan that seems to meet with the greaest favor with the officials Is that which involves the removal of the iron stair case on the north side and the enlarg- ing and fireprooing of the present vaults. Should this plan be carried out 1t will give four large flreproof vaults, which, 1t is thought, will be large enough to meet all demands for the next fifty years. An estimate places the probable cost at $15,OOO
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-12
COMING GRAND CONCERT
OF THE COLERLDGE TAYLOR
 SINGING UNION

To be Given Tt Harmonic Hall Tuesday Evening-ExcelIent Programme Has Been Arranged and Big Crowd Ex- pected.
 The last rehearsal of the Coleridge Taylor Singing union held last night was most successful. Every one gave a good account of their abilities and all are enthusiastic over the coming con- cert to be given at Harmonic hall Tues day evening.
 The following is the program for the second annual concert of Coleridge Tay- Tor Singing union, Prof. Haesche, in- structor.
 Ave Virum .......,..,....C. H. Gounod Sunset .... .,......."...... c. A. White
 Male quintet "When the Heart is Young" ...... Buck
 Mrs. Baptiste Mayo. ''The Merry Fairies" .....C, T. Steele
 Female Chorus. EVenlng ........ s...".......'....Ld LdtseIi "A Fathers Lullaby"
 Male Chorus.
 Part II. ''Out on the Waters ..C. J. Caldecotte Recitation-A Similar Case
 Miss Corinne Adams. Duet Estudiantena Paul Lacome Misses Jessie and Josie Muse, "Silver Bell' ...........,.R. H. Herman Finale chorus with obligato by Miss
 Jessie Muse. Three chorus from the Earl-King's Daughter" ...................,. ..Gade Solo by Miss Jessie Mum and Bertram
 Jones. Miss Josie Muze. Prof. c. R. Fowler, accompanists.
 Tickets can be obtained from mem- bers of the union and at Ioomis Tenn pie of Music, Chapel street. The last rehearsal will be held in Warner haIl Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp.