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Weather and Crop Notes.


The following paragraphs are bor'
rowed from this weeks Ascension
letter to the Louisiana Planter:
'"Too much of q good thing is almost
as bad as not enough, and it begins to
look as though we are destined to re-
ceive entirely too much rain for the
present needs of the growing crops.
The heavy showers of last week and
the week before put quietus on work
in the fields, and the soil had just be-
gin to dry out sufficiently to permit a
resumption of labor in that direction
when along came another downpour
Wednesday which lasted all day and
far into the night. As a consequence
of this embarrassment of riches in
the way OF superfuity of rainfall,
the crops are not receiving the atten-
tion generally accorded them at this
season of the year, and the cane and
cotton fields, SO spick and span only a
few weeks ago, are being over-ruE
with grass and weeds, and are sadly
in need of immediate cultivation. It
is to be hoped the man son the iobn
will quit trying to drown US out and
be prevailed upon to substitute for
the present brand of weather long
spell of the clear and warm variety,
which is what everybody in this Sec
ton OF the sugar belt wants above
everything else just about now.
1.-The corn crop seems to be in bad
shape and will probably be almost as
dismal failure as that of last year.
A well-known plantation manager of
the Burnside neighborhood rem arked
the other day that he has some 300
acres planted in this cereal and will
be surprised and delighted if he sue
ceeds in harvesting 10 acres of good
corn. This estimate of the anticipated
shortage is conceded in by planters
and farmers all over the parish-but
who cares much about corn when the
cane and cotton prospects are so ex-
ceptionaily fattering?
A number of prominent farmers of
the New River section of the parish
came to town this week to attend the
sessions OF district court or transact
business of personal nature, and
all OF them with whom your cores
pondent had an opportunity of con-
versing reported the crop outlook in
their respective localities as being I'm.
usually promising for this season of
the year. In most instances the cotton
has entirely recovered from the blight
ing effects of the recent cold spell,
but complaint is general that seed
which was put down after the frost is
not coming up as we'll as had been ex-
pected, owing to the continued rains |
and sbnormally low temperatures. In |
spite OF these drawbacks, however,
the prospect is uniformly fattering, |
and 1t is believed that the 1907 crop |
will prove one of the largest on record |
In the New River section"
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c. {. BuioI ScaIded to Death.

Celestin Leopold Bujol, native OF
Ascension parish, but for the past
several months a resident of New Or
leans, died in that city at O'Clock p.
m. last Monday, the 10Th ult., from
the effects of injuries received in a
deplorable accident which occurred
about o'clock Monday morning at
the factory of the American Can Com
pany. corner of Toulouse and Cortez
streets. It seems that the unfortun ate
man was at work in the vicinity of the
water heater when by some accident
one OF the pipes bursted, Mr.. Buiol
being deluged with steam and boiling
water, which severely scalded him
about the back and chest. He was
conveyed TO the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank G. Cannon, at 2819 Pal
myra street, where he had made his
home since removing to New Orleans,
and everything that medical science
could suggest was done to relieve his
sufferings and save his life, but to no
avail. The remains were brought to
Donaldsonville Tuesday forenoon via
the Texas and Pacific Railway and
were inferred In the Catholic cemetery
after impressive services at the Church
of the Sacred Heart. Mr.. Buiol was
thirty-one years of age, and was
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
He is survived by two brothers, Joseph
e. and Charles Bujol, one sister, Mrs.
Emile Dominique, and kind and de-
voted step-mother, Mrs. Etienne Buiol,
all residing in the upper portion of
this parish. The sad accident which
ended his life is deeply regretted by
wide circle of friends in Ascension and
elsewhere, all Of whom will Join The
Chief in extending assurances of sin
cerest sympathy to the bereaved fam
ilu
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Excursion to New Orleans.

The Donaldsonville Outing Club is
making arrangements to run an ex.
cursion from this place to New Or.
leans on Sunday, May 19, via the
Texas and Pacific Railway, and it is a
foregone conclusion that the event will
prove an unqualified success in every
particular. The train is scheduled TO
leave here at 8 o'clock q. M, arriving
at New Orleans about 1890, and on
the return trip will pull out of the De-
lightful City at IL o'clock D. m. A
sufficient number of coaches will be
provided to enable every passenger TO
secure seat, and nothing will be left
undone that could in any way promote
the comfort or pleasure of the excur-
sionists. The fare for the round trip
will be only 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Fair at corne,rYIew.

Rev. J. c. Gonon, pastor of the
Catholic church at Cornerview, was
In town on business last Monday and
complimented The Chief with a pleas
ant call. Father Gonon states tina
arrangements are we'll under way for
the grand fair to be given at Corner
view next Saturday and Sunday, Nav
II and II, and that the entertainment
will positively take place on those
dates, rain or shine. Music will be
furnished by the Dutchtown and
French Settlement brass bands, and
variety of other attractions will be
provided. 1t is proposed to make a
special feature of the restaurant, and
those who may patronize this depart
ment of the big entertainment are as
sured of obtaining something excep-
tional in the way of choice food skill
fully prepared. The fair is being given
in order to raise funds to defray the
cost OF renovating and enlarging the
Cornerview Catholic church, and de-
serves liberal measure of public
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Meeting of Teachers.

The Donaldsonville branch of the
Ascension Parish Teachers Associa.
ton held very interesting meeting in
the auditorium of the new high school
building on Saturday, April 20, with
a large number of members in attend.
ance. Superintendent D. B. Sho-
walter opened the meeting with an in
vocation, after which a hymn was rem
dered by the teachers in chorus. The
following attractive program was then
carried out:
Anthem, Association.
what Primary Training Means to
the Child in After Life Mrs. M. O.
Tusson.
Discussion from the recitation, Miss
Alwine Whitfield.
Question box.
Address, Supt. ShoWalter.
Anthem, Association.
The question box was unique fea-
ture of the program and proved dis
tinctly interesting and instructive.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

Our young friend Geo. A. Hender.
SON OF the well-known firm of r. Hen.
oerson d Bro, left Wednesday for
Gonzales, where he will reside 10 The
future, having entered the employ Of
Aessrs. Picard Sc Geismar as book
reaper to succeed Fred. solomon. who
is now connected with the Gessnes.
stationery establishments Ia New On.
leans. Mr. Henderson ia q graduata
OF the Souls Business College al New
Orleans and Draughon's Prautical
Business College of Nashville, Tenn.
and has been associated with his elder
brother in business at this place for
the past eight or ten years, hence he
is eminently qualified to perform the
duties of his new position with credit
TO himself aud satisfaction TO his EN-
ployers. His place as bookkeeper and
hardware buyer for the Henderson
1irrn viii be filed by his brother Nor
ton, who is completing q course of
studies ct ST. Joseph's Commercial
Institute.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Changes IN Schedules.

The following changes In the sched-
ule OF the steamer Virgfe connecting
with the Mississippi Valley trains at
Burnside, have been ordered to go in
TO effect tomorrow, May 5: For south
bound morning train boat will leave at
at $50 a. a.. for north bound morning
train boat will leave at 8:45 q. N. No
change in time of departure of after
noon trips.
The Texas and Pacific announces
that its train No. 81, known as the
Texas fast mail, which formerly ar
rived here at $3.50 p. m, will in the
future arrive at 8:55 p. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Roe nrar Sixfv Yaara.

MRS. WINsh0W's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 80 years by millions of mothers
Tor their children while teething with perfect
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diaFrhosa. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold By druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty-fiYs cents 8
bottle. Be sure and ask for MRS. Windows
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
Guaranteed under the pure food and drugs eek
OF June so. 1865. serial No. 1903
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
It is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold.

How often do we hear it remarked: tits only
q cold. +" and few days later learn that the
man is on his back with pneumonia. This is of
such common occurrence that a cold, however
slight, should not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts any tendency
of cold to result in pneumonia, and has
gained its great popularity and extensive sale
by it's prompt cures of this most common all.
ment. 1t always cures and is pleasant to take
For sale by all druggists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Description of Property.
Assmt. TIL. Tax

lows
Names Description Property. Asmt. TIL Tax
wARD-ArcHAyALA4A nnvnn DISTRICT
= i r.: Z ss $ s:;;:s; 5
n ss E 81 4 THsi s9 Ss L
ssass ' 5 Z s @5s Miss river oa5;
.s M Id aas ;Si s I IL @ s. f. "
Bayou ao assbs s S ~
Roberts NpsoP 1S @ @
ssss ss; Sss ss' + sss5. m
sosIng a Adan d imP ~ ct IL T.
WARD-lArouaoHn BASIN nn DISTRICT ~ ~
S ;s ss S T. ss Z 3 = s @
wARD-roaronHrRAs Lnns DISTRICT -
f6 ] ss in P ha s 4a sec q
n SEVENTH POLICE JURY WARDpoNroHRrR1s
BsHE I sac FnBd s p Sc = f 10
s8 @ 4 Z z ana ss 80
eoas'' s acres Hasd Tn d 5 Ii;
E sse I HEa osB s @ a !
a Hs Tsso Michel H fBS e. T.
BASIN 1uyrr parRIoe
B Ms ss i in i@p 5R sn Il @
af see set sss m sadss Il Of 4 100
Dsa ;ss s 5 : : ss Il SO nsi
a aaass NJ Us s a ina i
as6 = q : y bs ad sss r. III
Fs VIII ] @ a9o fsS S
Bs @ s - s @ j. s3a and
Spear @p @ and 4 loco
5 81 R Fl 10 ss sss f fSBd ass SC + &
..a Ponce Jury Ward 100 am
miles s5 $50 mile. wires SIS aa 2
" HISS i#Bs s ssa Int IL ss s's1
o"'as sss ss sss i &. ss
e., {: T. ~ sis 81 E :s g .s as
5s ss Il e: SEE 5 N
S. H ST. MARTIN, Sheriff
La, Aprl13 1906
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

1t may be and probably is true, as
claimed. that the breed of mosquitoes
known SIS stegomyia fasciata-the only
species that can transmit yellow fever
infection-has been killed off at New
Orleans; but it is quite apparent that
several billions of other breeds have
come to the funeral. We doubt If the
mosquito population of the otherwise
Delightful City has ever been more
numerous than now.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

Lots OF people who haven't been to
New Orleans asincs Hannah crossed
the BRIDGE are going down on the
Donaldsonville Outing Clubs excur-
sion on the 10th inst. Don't stay home
If you can possibly get away.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Hon. [udson Harm

Hon. Judson Harmon of Cincinnati,
who was attorney general in one of
President Cleyeland's cabinets, Is be-
ing spoken of by anti Bryan Demo-
Gratis as an eligible candidate for the
presidency. They probably think his
nomination would promote party har-
mnn.V
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

The CHEZ Is indebted to Theo. L.
Webr6 for an invitation to attend the
annual commencement exercises of the
medical department. of the University
OF Tennessee, which were held at Nash
vile on Wednesday last, the 1st inst,
at o'clock p. m. Mr.. Webre S many
friends in this community will be
pleased to learn that he grsdusted with
high honors and Is now a full-fedged
d. d, S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

Gus. ]. Labarre, OF New Orleans.
visited Donaldsonville last Monday
Tor the purpose OF attending q meeting
OF the board of directors of the re-.
Gently Incorporated Ascension Ice Co.,
Ltd, OF which organization he is the
efficient president. What might have
been quite q serious accident befell
Mr.. Labarre In New Orleans on Sun
day, but by great good fortune he es-
capped without injury. It appears that
an auto owned and operated by Mr..
Labarre and an auto owned by Fer.
dinand May and operated By Edward
Rodriguez, met at the intersection of
Canal and Basin streets and attempted
% cross the former thoroughfare at
the same time. They collided with each
others and MIR. Mays car was dam
aged to the extent OF $500, while Mr..
Iabarre's machine suffered about a50
damage. No one was hurt In the
smsshsup.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
CIVIL MATTERS.
FIXED FOR TRIAL.

Thursday, May &c. B. Templet
VS.. Clement Melancon; S. Gumbei &
Co. VS. A. Baldwin & Co.
Thursday, May 16-J. A. Libeau VS..
Ed. Michael; F. P. Lions vs.. Mrs. J.
S. Webster; Charles Biol VS.. Mrs. A.
Biol; North British Mercantile In
surance Co. VS.. R. N. Sims.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Notice to Mortgage Creditors

OFFICE or STATE TAX COLLECTOR d
Parish of Ascension,
Donaldsonville, La, April a. 1901.
n n CONFORMITY with section So, Act So Of
1885 notice is hereby given TO all parties hold.
ing mortgages upon real estate located In The
parish OF Ascension on which taxes for the year
1906 have not been paid, that will begin tbs.
sale OF the same at the courthouse door Ga
Saturday, May 18. 1907, at II O'Clock a. q. and
that numberof pieces of property so delinquent
are now being advertised in this nBwspaper. ia
conformity with law, preparatory to such sale,
The attention of mortgage creditors Is As-
pecially called to these advertisements oR tax
sales, and they are warned 70 take such stepa
prior TO the saia as may be necessary to protect
their rights. S. H. ST. MARTIN.
Sheriff and ex-officic Tax Collector, Parish Of
Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

The United States gunboat Wasp,
which arrived here last Saturday aft,
ernoon on recruiting expedition,
weighed anchor at O'Clock Tuesday
morning and proceeded down the river
to New Orleans. A number OF young
men applied for admission to the sery.
ice during the vessels stay at this
place, but only three-R. E. Folse, Jno,
Ramirez and j e. Usey-succeeded in
passing the rigid physical examine
ton and were accepted as recruits.
They left Tuesday morning for New
Orleans and remained in that city un-
til yesterday forenoon, when they were
forwarded to the naval training school
at Norfolk, Va, where all OF the re-
cruits secured by the Wasp on the
present cruise have been assembled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Present Town administrator Retained In
Henry A. Terrio Defeats Rob-
ert 81. Dill for Collector by a
Mainrifv Of rf,irfv-Ennr


Onlce-Henry A. Terrio Defeats Rob-
ert n. Dill for Collector by a
Majority of Thirty-Four.
The regular biennial municipal cleo
ton held in Donaldsonville today
passed off peacefully and quietly and
resulted in the reelection of Mayor
Chas. Maurin and all of the other
present town officers except Chief Of
Police D. Variant, who was not can.
didate for reelection.
There was but one nominee for each
of the several Offices with the single
exception of collector, the rival aspir-
ants for that position being Henry A.
Terrio, the incumbent, and Robert Fl.
Dill, a well.known liveryman. Mr..
Terrio was reelected by majority OF
thirty
Following are the officers chosen to
preside over the destinies of the mu-
nicipality for the ensuing two years:
Mayor-Chas. Maurin,
Secretary--R. Henderson.
Collector-Henry A. Terrio.
Treasurer-Jos. N. Gisclard.
Chief of Polics-Henry Schaf, Sr.
Aldarmen-First ward, JAS Won Lotten and
VIM. A. Dill second ward NJ. Tobias and David
Israel, Jr.; third ward, ]. E. Blum and w. D..
Park.
The vote for collector by wards was
aa follows.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
April Weather.

A summary of meteorological con.
ditions for the month of April, as
compiled by Local Observer W. D.
Park, shows that the maximum tenn
perature was 50 degrees, recorded on
the 18th. and the minimum 80 degrees,
noted on the 2nd. The total rainfall
aggregated $40 inches, and the great
est volume precipitated in twenty-four
hours was $40 inches on the 21st. There
were 3 rainy days, 16 clear, Z partly
cloudy and like number on which
the sun did not shine at all. Light
frosts were visible On the 1st and End
and heavy fogs on the 18th, 9th, 10Th
and 5Oth. High north winds prevailed
on the 1st, 4th and 18th, and high
south wind held sway on the 9Th.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
New RlYer TEACHERS In Session.

An enthusiastic and we'll attended
meeting of the New River branch OF
the parish teachers association was
held today in the Oak Grove school
building at Hope Villa, the following
interesting program being success
fully carried out:
Opening song-Association
Roll call-Responses accompanied
with quotations from American writer's.
Discussion of Louisiana history as
outlined in state course of study-Miss
Agnes Copenhaver and Mrs. Daisy I.
Talley.
"Drawing in Primary Grades''-
Misses Paula Wuerpel and Mana
Chunn.
in What Grade Should Pupils
Preparation from Text Book Begin?"
Misses Ruby Carr and Amelia
Stevens.
General discussion, 'sHow to Con-
troll Noisy Room''-A. Winbarg,
leader.
Incorporation and Sympathy Be-
tween Teachers and Patronsn-L. M.
Phillips, Misses Grace Booker and
Bette BENJAMIN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Popular Railroad Mar Promoter.

The many friends in this community
of j. W. Jordan, formerly agent OF
the Texas and Pacific Railroad at
Bunkie, Avoyelles parish, will be
pleased to learn that he has been APP
pointed general freight and ticket
agent Of the Opelousas, Gulf and
Northwestern Railroad, with head
quarters at Opelousas. Mr.. Jordan
entered the service of the Texas and
Pacific in 1888, and is one of the best
known and most popular railroad men
in the state. He served as agent at Don
aldsonville, Port Allen and Baton
Rouge for some time, and fifteen years
ago was appointed agent at Bunkie,
where he has been stationed ever since.
In assuming his new position he takes
with him the cordial good wishes of
all who have the pleasure of his &C
quaintance, and it may be confidently
expected that under his direction the
traffic department. of the line which he
now serves will soon be placed on
substantial footing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

The annual commencement exercises
OF the Donaldsonville high school will
take place In the auditorium of the
new school building at O'Clock .. m.
Friday, May 81. Rev. Beverley E.
Warner, rector of Trinity Church and
one of the most noted public speakers
in the city of New Orleans, will deliver
the commencement address, and an
unusually attractive program will be
Carried out by the pupils of the insti-
tuition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

The eighty eighth anniversary OF the
founding of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows was celebrated jointly on
Friday night of lsst week by DeSoto
Lodge, Of Baton Rouge, and Rural
Lodge, OF Gonzales, appropriate exer-
cises having been conducted at the
Odd Fellows hall In Baton Rouge
under the direction of Noble Grand
J. Il. Feltus, of that city. Addresses
upon the principles of the order were
delivered by Howard Lyle, Louis
Kretz, G. M. Hochenedel and W. C.
Chambers, OF Baton Rouge, and Rev.
Black and DR.. E. S. Kyes, of Con-
zales. G. NJ. Hochenedel officiated as
POSTMASTER at the banquet which fol-
lowed the speechmaking.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
State and Parish Tax Sales Of InnOVabb Property.
The OF Louisiana Delinquent Tax Debtors Parish
of Ascension.

e VIRTUE the authority vested the constitution
held
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

- way telegraph service. Only few months
time necessary and situations sure. Can't sIlp-
ply demand fer operators. Write for particn-
lars, DALLAS TELEGRAPH COLLEGE,
a1T Main street. Dallas, Texas
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Saturday, the 18th day of MAY. 1907.


% oreare
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

The Independent Girls Euchre Club
was charmingly entertained on We'd
nesday evening by Miss Rita Comeaux
ct her hospitable home In Lessard
street. The first, second and third
prizes were captured by Misses Rita
Comeaux, Odette Leblanc and Berth a
Fortier, respectively, while the guest
and consolation prizes were presented
to Misses Edna Michel and Lillian
Aubert. Those who enjoyed the pleas.
ures OF the occasion were: Misses
Laura Landry, Lillian Aubert, Bertha
Fortier, Edna and Odette Leblanc,
Bertha Plaisance, Edna Michel, Rita,
Domethilde and Mary Comeaux,
Messrs. JanVier Hebert and Tom
LagRrde, and MIR. and Mrs. Edmond
Richar
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

Come TO town on the 18th and meet
your friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04

A grand ball will be given by Dugas
q Hebert at their large new hall On
Grand bayou Wednesday evening,
May 10. for the benefit OF the building
fund OF the Grand bayou school. Mn-
sic will be furnished by Claiborne
Williams orchestra and a good time
Is assured all who attend. The par.
ish school board of Assumption does
not provide for school at Grand
bayou, so the good people of that
section banded together and erected
the building and are maintaining a
teacher ut their own expense. The en-.
eertainment is being given to raise
funds with which to pay of the indebt-
edness still remaining on the school.
and should receive the encouragement
and patronage of all good citizens.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
Wanted.

NJ EN- OVER EIGHTEEN to prepare for tia
1NA civil service examinations Tor Unitad
States government positions. Write to C hi
MOVES. 146 Garondelet street, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
LIST OF LETTERS
remaining in the PostoEice at DonaldaoHyille
La. Saturday, Mar A. 1907.

Mnan calling for these letters say advertised
II not CALLED for IN two weeks they will Be sent
20 she Dead Letter office at Washington, D. O.
50ddN Fl IERRI0. PostmastaF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-05-04
BERTRAND p, BRAIJD.

P. S.-When it comes to heat, this
place has h beat a mile. Chickens
certainly would lay hard boiled eggs
here were it not for the fact that all
such fowls are kept in refrigerators,
as some OF the people like their eggs
scrambled or fried.
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sheriffs Office Ascension parish La April 49, 1907.