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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
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Note;-Beno is what the Filipinos
use for whiskey.-Editor.
A soldier lad
Left home one day
Khaki clad
Smiling gay
Firm and straight
Was his gait
A nations pride
But woe betide
He went to the Philippine Islands.
He took to drink
Sold by the chink
He cut a swath
In a downward path
Cot stopped and thin
From Beno and gin,
His eyes did stare
With raging glare
From Beno in the Philippine Islands.
Day by day
MS hdlr turned gray
He raved and swore
He fought and tore
His case was SAD
For he went mad
In a padded cell
He does rave and yell
Give me Beno from the Philippine
Islands.
A warning true
For me and you
To never slip
Into Beno's grip
For the greatest wealth
Is a perfect health
So in life's long bout
CT the Beno out
II you 90 to the Philippine Islands.
p. S.
Young men take warning to this
II you go 10 the Philippines.
Curtias Durham.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
The ITALIAN DISASTER.

Ii of the beautiful things of Christian Faith
has made al brotherhood
and misery which has Southern sympathy com
passion of the whole civilized world go the in
which impossible under othey faith, and
wonderful in spirit and wonderfully helpful practice From the
whole world today only sympathy visib expression
the shape Of money and offerings and help all going
ward with the full strength Of all marvellous modern machinery
to relieve aud and
All creed and all nations Join together help
should be without the great from
safety and comfort should be willing spare
little for the sake Of those who suffering thru fault
Let churches and lodges and private citizens prove this
emergency that their professions of brothey do
brothers Contributions the TO the
Red Cross a Louisville, Washington. ID. c.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
New Years Day 1909 =.

New Years Day 1909.
To Berea Students
wish to send to every one Berea's
New Years greeting and God-speed.
And wish to urge every student of
recent years to come back and finish
one OF the many courses viii oh Berea Col
lese offers. Some Of you have been out of
school for a term, year, or even
onser. Do not forget that an education
is, next to religion, ones best posses
sion
degree dtp1 oma from Berea Col
lese Will be worth more to you than any
other piece OF writing in the world. Come
back and get one.
5a;a&.&J04 4nus-
OEsycodI& trcsN.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
IN WASHINGTON
Congress in Recess, Little Activity
Tariff Bill Will Provide for De-
creased Duties and Reciprocity
Labor Leaders Hot.
Washington, d. C..

Washington, ID. C..
Dec 2S, 1908.
This has been a comparatively duh
week In Washington, for Congress has
been In recess. and many OF the Off
ciais have been away for Christmas.
The Departments are pretty empty,
and business has been going on only
enough to keep the government run
ming In ner. q ~@y.
rhe most important happening Of
the week has been the sentencing Of
the labor leaders 20 Jail for contempt
OF court This has aroused any
amount OF discussion. and will probab-
~ continue to do SO. Most men ex-
cept the most rabid OF the labor lead
crs, admit that the men did wrong
IA violating tine Injunction in the first
place. and they have practically adj
mitted II by announcing that they
viii give up the black list they are
now carrying until the matter has
been decided by the courts A good
many men. feel, however. that the
sentences imposed are pretty severe.
and some say that no capitalists have
ever been imprisoned. In a similar
case, and that therefore IL is unjust
20 punish these men However. the
capitalists who were attacked In the
same way by the same men a few
years ago because OF their blacklist.
obeyed the courts order, and so the
one parallel case does not count for
much. II anything Il shows to the
credit OF the capitalists.
The laboring men are making all
kinds of political threats. and do
not seem to remember that as recently
as last fall, II was proved that the
American people do not want a
labor trust to rule any more than
money trust. The chief trouble with
the labor leaders seems to be that
they think that they are a sort Of
sacred elephant. and ought not 10
have to wait their turn and take their
chances and obey the law like other
men. Often, instead OF trying TO
prove their case is right. they simply
explain how many votes they control
which Is very poor argument for
the Anne, lean people.
Less exciting, but far more import
ant, has been the leaking out of the
general plan for the revision of the
tariff. The bill, as now being drawn
up, will provide for general reduct-
ions, especially In leather and steel
goods. and also for rs per ct. penalty
which can be applied to nations that
do not give us the best treatment.
The revenue will be increased by tax
es on coffee and other luxuries. The
House leaders have announced that
they win not stand for any foolish
ness by the Senate. which dearly loves
TO change the bill around. II is safe
to say that IL the bill goes through
on the lines now planned. there viii ,
be very general satisfaction and that
nobody will be able TO doubt that
the party has kept its pledge to the
full
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

Greatly beginl though thou have
time for but line. be that sublime.
Not failure, but low aim is crime.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

killing Kentucky celebrate the birth Prince of
All for whkey just think what our
Christianity aud civilization.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS.

There is widespread custom of getting up fine looking
good resolutions" New Years Day, and taking great
moral comfort in the fact that good enough
right The resolutions usually fade few days leaving their
maker better of, ard perhaps little for having
again Also he likely to get habit of waiting till New
REFORM and then find that he has that he
but few of sometimes he discouraged and drops the
whole lot Any how he has kept doing what wrong
ali the time and that he make harder right
who really and every woman their when
they find they need them and do daily with by saying
well, will reform New Years"
But there is another which is good thing
Years day reform perodand that when the reform
not because reform that day. but because
stock of ourselves then and find the flaws that overlooked
the rush Of the last years life Most Of busy
with ourselves and
to- and il is good to have day TO do it in.
And alas when do get the job what lot of things
to change, after ALL When it that New
uons to something the such New Years
have in each the better it will be for him.
friends ought to be reforming himself all the
he do it, why it better than nothing
Only what apology for real effort
and how likely it is to become simply farrell
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
THINGS TO THINK OF

know not what shall befall me
As I enter another year.
But the past is safe in Gods keeping,
The future Hi9 mercy shall clear;
And what looks dark in the distance
May brighten as draw near.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

Oh watch. and fight. and prayl
The battle never give Ger;
Renew the conflict day by day.
And help divine implore.
Think not thy victory won,
Nor lay thy amor down.
Thy arduous fight will ne'er be done,
Til thou obtain thy crowni
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

Christmas is over, time stop remember
that Chrss great work in being living
that while celebrate His birth only day. and
should celebrate His life by living right the other three hundred
sixty four days Of every year.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

Thousandsicks the Hyden weekly newspaper,
psng editor Mr. Cbappe to be congratulated the
boom edition out last week The paper full of good things
and considering the conditions under which gotten
remarkable production ought help great deal
which is coming TO Leslie County.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
Dr.. Ga. Les:uer SHot.

Inform alton reached here during the
week of the shooting of DR.. G. B. Le-
Seuar, we'll known young physician
of GonE ales, by an unknown negro last
Saturday night. DR.. LeSeuer, in COM
pany with friend, came so Donald
sonville on business last Saturday
and left here after nightfall to return
to Gonzales. While the two horse
men we're riding along the public road
a short distances this side of Burnside,
at about IL O'Clock. strange negro
was encountered in the road. Accord
ing to the only report OF the shooting
received here, the negro drew re-
volver, apparently without cause, and
fired one shot at the men on horse
back, the bullet striking DR.. LeSeuer
in the left side, just below the nipple
The doctor and his companion con
tinued ON to Burnside and upon
arriving at WE'LL Bros store an ex-
amin alton of DIR. LeSeuer's wound was
made, when it was found that the bull
let struck and shattered the physici-
ans watch, which he carried in his
vest pocket, and, glsncing off, had in
aicted . slight flesh wound in the
left Side. There is no clue to the iden-
tity OF the negro who did the shooting
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
Coburn's MinstreIs Coming.

J. A. Coburn's Greater Minstrels,
which have visited Donaldsouyiile an
nually for the past ten years under
the title of "The Great BARLOW Min
strels," pleasing large audiences on
each occasion, will hold the boards
at the Gondran Theatre next Monday
night, the 10Th inst, presenting en-
tirely new features, novelties and
scenic effects, with the same guarantee
of integrity as in the past: Your
moneys worth or your money back. "
Speaking of this popular attraction,
the Little Rock Gazette says:
"Mr. Coburn has even better
show in his 81. A. Coburn's Min
strels" than he had with his Barlow
Brothers Minstrels OF last season,
The show was the TRACTION at the
Capital theatre yesterday afternoon
and last night, and every number
pleased the audience. The first part
is especially strong in good voices.
Arthur Samson's notably good bari
tone voice was heard to advantage in
"Far Away" Robert Hockett dis
played a basso- profundo voice of excel
lents quality in "a Thousand Miles
from Shore;" I. Gremmer, the tenor,
sang ''Phe Last Rose OF Summer Is
the Sweetest Song of ALL very ac-
ceptably, and that pretty and popular
song of thirty years ago, "Silver
Threads Among the Cold" was
sweetly sung by Eugene Williams,
who has a counter tenor voice, suf-
ficiently high pitched to resemble a
falsetto. With such voices among the
soloists, and comedians with good
voices, It is almost needless to add
that the choruses of the company were
most effectively rendered.
';Dan Holt is the premier comedian,
aud, unlike mary minsIel comedians,
he makes q really good negro. Il
Georgian by birth aud rearing, he is
to the manner born. When be sang
"Dat's All l Got to Say" and Like
/ Had Some Sense both coon songs
of his own composing, the audience
called him back until had to decline
to respond further. He also mace
good in the olio with monologue and
songs. Reginald Futch and Roy
Peck made good as comedians Also
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
Prohibition Maas.Meeting.

A mass meeting in the interest Of
prohibition will be held at the court
house at 1870 o'clock p. N. next Tues
day, the llth inst. under the auspices
of the Louisian4 Anti Saloon League.
Rev. E, P. Craddock, pastor OF the To-
cal Methodist church, will preside over
the assemblage, and addresses will be
delivered by the following speakers on
the subjects named: DR.. j. G. Barr,
''The Saloon versus Manhood;" Mrs.
S. A. Smith, EFFECT of Saloons on
Home and School, DR.. S. A. Smith,
DIVISIONS of . Saloonless State. ~
According to the posters announcing
the meeting, every citizen OF .Ascen-
sion parish is invited to come and
hear the facts concerning the liquor
traffic ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
A Gruesome Find.

A gruesome find was made on Mon.
day OF last week by gang OF negro
workmen employed In the cosBerue-
ton OF new leves near the upper
line OF the Port Barrow settlement, a
short distance above Donaldsonville.
1t consisted OF the body OF an Italian
who died from an attack OF yellow
fever during the epidemic of 1905, and
whose remains were inferred in the
river basture opposite Port Barrow.
Although several barrels OF lime were
emptied around and over the coffin at
the time of it's burial, thu casket re-
main, intact and the body OF the
Italian was as we'll preserved as on
the day on which it was consigned to
the ground. By permission of the
proper authorities, members of the
IDEAL Italian colony took charge OF the
corpse and shipped it to New Orleans,
where relatives and friends OF the
dead man reside.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
Dutcktowa Notes.

Leon Kennedy spent Sunday In
Baton Rouge.
Miss Lydia Landry entertained the
Dutchtown Euchre Club very pleas
antly on Friday evening OF last week.
The prize winners were Misses Adele
Babin and Regina Braud and Alces
Landry.
Isaac Heyman, who is attending the
State University st Baton Rouge,
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. V. Mire, Of Cornerview, was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Ker-
nan, on Monday last.
Warren Leblanc. of Gonzales, Wis
tied friends here during the early part
of the week.
Misses Leila and Lula kaufman
spent Sunday at Duplessis as the
guests of Miss Carrie Wall.
Miss Oma Hodge has returned from
delightful stay OF several days in
Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Col. James 5. Webster is sdvertis.
ing for sale his welI-knoWn Point
Houmas plantation in the fourth ward
of this parish, which contains about
1900 arpents of land and, owing to its
sheltered location in bend OF the
river, is protected from cold winds
and freezing weather and therefore
unusually we'll adapted to the cultiva-
ton OF sugar cane, rice, cotton and
kindred crops. It is stated in the adver-
tisement that "the owners will dis
pose of this property with view OF
retiring from active business to en-
JOY a well.earned rest and a compe-
tency made ia the business. II the
place is not sold or rented by Satur-
day, Feb. %, it will be offered at
auction on the premises.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

The Bridge Club was most charm
.ngly entertained on Thursday after
noon bv Mrs. Paul Leehs at her hos
Dftable homeia Chesim aches street. An
unusually interesting series OF games
OF bridge was played, at the conclu
SION Of which the lovely prizes, hand
painted puff box, hair receiver aud
an embroidered iaboe, we're awarded
10 Mesdames Fl. G. Whitsman, Z.
K. Sims aud r. N. Sims, respect.
lively. At the close OF the afternoon
a delicious two eoufse luncheon was
served by the attractive tea girls, Missez
Lillian and Ida posss5. Thoss rho
enjoyed the delightful AFFAIR Wsze: Mes
danes p. g. Lemann, 3. II. Sims, JF.'
Jacob Blur, VI. 9. Hensor, ;. &
Sims, r. H.Hanson, g. G. " ataan, G.
D. Bentley. j. 2. Eenson, 8. Y. VeEs
]. s. Thibaut, Peul Leche and =. G
whiteman, and Misses AnnE Sins,
Adele Blum and Lillian and Ida Dos
sat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

e. NJ. We'll. OF Alexandria, state
manager of the Woodmen of the
World, is in Donaldsonville doing
missionary work in the interest of that
order and expects to secure large
number of new members for Initiation
into Olive Camp No. Is some night
D. xt week. MIR. We'll aud District
Deputy Robert Henderson, OF Don
aldsonvil!c, visited Paincourtville
last Tuesday night to assist in the in
stallation OF the officers OF Live Oak
Camp No. 23l, Mr.. Well conducting
he ceremonies incidental to the occa'
sion and Mr.. Henderson delivering
an interesting and much appreciated
address.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Lemann enter
tanned small number of friends very
delightfully."- last Tuesday evening in
honor of Judge and Mrs. Paul Leche
on the occasion of their twenty eighth
wedding anniversary. The fascinating
game of bridge was played for several
hours. after which handsome prizes
were presented to the lucky winners.
The Chief extends cordial congratn'
la.ious to Judge Leche and his charm.
ilg wife on having reached the twent-
eighth mile stone along the path OF
connubial felicity, and trusts that
they will spend many more years to-
gether 10 the enjoyment OF happiness,
pr sperity and contentment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Mrs. E. D. Barton and her attract
i've daughters, Misses Bonnie and Sal
lie Barton, leftduring the week for ack-
son. Miss, wherethey willreside perma-
nsps!y. This estimable family have q
large number 81 friends ia this com.
muuity who, while regretting to hear OF
their departure, will join Tie Chief in
wishing them much happiness in their
new home.
A. M. Sobral has sold his residence
PROPERTY in Faubourg la Pipe, short
distance below Donaldsonville, to
Mrs. Cora Barton, formerly owner OF
Riverside plantation, who will occupy
the premises within the near future
Mr.. Sobral has rented the Heating
residence In Opelousas street and will
shortly move to Donaldsonville with
his family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
Ii Memorlam.
(communicated.l

On Jan. %, 1908. the angel Of death
visited the home of W. w. Hodgeson,
at Gonzales, and carried away dear
little Eanice May, aged one year, ten
months and twenty-five days. The fu.
neral took place on Thursday at {
O'Clock p. m, with services and inter.
rneut in the Mt. Zion church and Gem
etery, and was largely attended by
sorrowing and sJnpathising relatives
and friends. Little Eanice May Is sur
vived by her heal t-broken psrenss
two brothers and a number OF neal
relatives.
God called her ho.ne,
He thought it best;
Sleep. sleep in peaceful siunber
Thou art an angel among the number.
Now we cannot see you nigh.
We know you are with God on high.
Your hands are folded on your breast.
You now sleep iE . peaceful rest.
We know that you have gone to rest.
To dwell forever with the b1est.
Though rou have Ieft our tender care
Oh, it ie h-sd. 30 ha-d TO bear.
Our d1rlire hes zone to shat cline.
Whiting for othza eomine SONS time.
soie yitE thu s1rel.. winter thin snow,
yfeAehirz FOR dsz= ont. ret below.
4 precious ono from Us hiss gone.
A yoice we loved il stilled:
A place is vacant in on. hearts.
Which never can be filled.
HER AUNT GILLIE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Bennett Babin, the young son OF
John Babin, eight Waterman at the
Donaldsongille rice mill. reports that
while he was on his way to markeat bout
4 80 O'Clock Wednesday morning a
negro attempted to hold him up, hav-
ing run out into the road and made
a grab at the bride OF his horse.
The youthful rider whipped up hts
mount and escaped, but his hat blew
OF and was collared by the would. be
highwaymau.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Col. Richard Mccall has purchased
from James Legendre, junior partner
in the firm o! Mccall & Legendre, own
ers ct the McManor plantation iu
upper Ascension, Mr.. Legendre's half
interest in that place, the considera-
ton being $45, 600. McManor adioins
the Mccall! Bros. Planting and Man
ufacturiug Company's big Evan Hall
plantation. and is as well-tilled aud
desirable piece sugar property as
can be found in the state.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Amedee Gaudet OF New Orleans,
secretary and treasurer Of the Miles
Planting and Manufacturing Com
pany; Hon. II. C. Braud, manager OF
the Houmas Central store a. Burn
side, and Messrs. S. J. Boote, j. W.
Stephenson, Elmer Hunt and J. f.
Saxon, members of the Miles Com
pany's corps of field marshalls, came
t. Doualdsonville Thursday and made
purchase e thirty mules from E. G..
Wathen, the well-known local stock
dealer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

The public schools for negroes
throughout the parish opened last
Monday morning with a full CON-
2lement of teachers and q large at.
tendance OF pupils.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Themany friends of Miss Hilda Park,
the winsome little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Park, will regret to learn
that she is suffering from an attack of
grippe. and will join The Chief 10 wish
Ing her q speedy recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
For Sale.

stMALL TRACT OF LAND, containing cot
= tage, flower garden, hedges and fruit trees
Also store building. ceiled and finished through
ont. formerly occupied by A. q Fl. Gonzales. A
fne corner stand las realized, and viii con
time to realize, 50 per cent. Bounded on north
by New River, east By James Jones. south by
bayou Conway, AMI vest ~ John Walker
Price 1920. Apply 10 or address
j. e. GONZALES, Gonzales La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Miss Docia Tucker. Of upper Ascen-
sions was visitor to Donaldsonville
yesterday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

J. H. Morrison, of New Roads, re-
fierce in bankruptcy for The eastern dis
trict of Louisiana. was IN town OF bus
ness during the early part CT the week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

fIrs. c. B. Reuss, OF Germania plan
tation, is 81 enling short time in New
Orleans with Of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

T, L. Trepsgnier spent last Sunday
in Thibodaux as the guest of his
partner, George Lambert.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Louis Rodrigue has been elected q
director of the Bank of Paincourtville,
vice John F. Mautfrey, resigned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Florian Chauffe, of Rosedale plan
tation, spent several days in Aseen-
sion last week as the guest OF G. e.
Landry
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

District Attorney G. A. Gondrfn
spent several days in New Orleans
during the week, registering at the
Cosmopolitan Hotel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

DR.. John w. Sawyer, of New Or
leans, will preach in tae Local Mstho-
dist church at 1890 o'-!ock tomorrow
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

Mrs. P. Leo Blanchard LETT durisg
the week for New Orleans, where sh~
will spend week or 50 as the welcome
eaest OF Mr.. end Mrs. George Ferries.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE,
Steamer Yngie
q. DAVIDSON, Captain P. 7. BABIR, Clerk
This swift and elegant boat makes

TINS aWIft and elegant boat makes
FOUR TRIPS DAILY
between DonaldsoRyilie and Burnside, con-
meeting with passenger trains, as follows:
Pas ngers going north take boat ats As O'Clock
a. m. and 800 o'clock p. m.
Passengers going south take boat at 80 o o'clock
a. m. anG 2 :l5 O'Clock D. IN.
ks5.se-car at Burnside will convey passengers
70 and from the boat FREE OF CHARGE.
Through tickets to all points sold on the boat.
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-08

The annual meeting of the Donald
sonville Social Club will be held In
the rooms of the club at IL O'Clock a.
m. tomorrow, when officers will be
elected for the ensuing year and other
business OF importance transacted.
Every member is urged to be present.
Gov. N. G. Blanchard was enter
tanned last Wednesday by MIR. and
Mrs. G. B. Reuss at their attractive
home in upper Ascension. During the
morning hours Gov. Blanchard and
J. N. Colomb, of Donaldsonville, er-
ioyed a successful partridge hunt,
bagging twenty birds before rain put
an end to their sport.