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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

E. N. Slator went to Baton Rouge
Monday morning in response to sub,
poena issued by the United States
court, directing him to report to that
tribunal for jury duty, and was drawn
On the jury empanelled in the case OF
the United States vs.. j. I. Conklin,
for nerly assistant engineer of the
Plaquemine locks, who was tried on a
c1a~ge of padding payrolls. A mis-
t~ial resulted, nine members of the
Jury having voted to conVist the ac-
cused, while three held out for an &C
ouittal. Mr.. Slator returned home
Wednesday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
Opening Of New River Schools.

Supt. Brown reports having visited
during this week the following schools
which opened on Monday: Conway,
Carencro, Gonzales, Mt. Zion, Cal
base, johnson, Galvez, Melancon
and St. Amant. He reports the in
crease in enrolment over the opening
day last session as something remark
able, in the graded schools particu-
larry, and attributes the enhanced
attendance partly to the fact that the
cotton crops is almost picked. The
large enrolment is surprising even
the patrons and renders inadequate in
several instances provision that had
been considered ample. Mr.. Brown
finds the tea :hers full of energy and
and with many plans for improve
ment during the session, most conspie-
uous of which is that of making the
school the most attractive place il
appearance 10 the community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Richard
spent several days in Thibodaux last
week as>the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
A. Schexnayder.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Emmie Work, of New Orleans,
is the guest of Hon. and Mrs. r. N.
Sims at their hospitable home in
Chetimaches street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

The beard cf directors Of the Don
aldsonvilie Ace Co, Ltd, held their
annual Uleeting in the Office Of the
company az O'Clock p. m. Sunday
and unanimously reelected the pre-
sent efficient corps of officers, towit:
S. Goette, president and manager; DR..
John D. Hanson, vice president;
James P. Fortier, secretary and treas
urer. The report submitted by Presi-
dent Goette showed the affairs of the
corporation to be in excellent condi-
ton, and handsome dividend was
declared.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Agathine Kern, formerly en-
ployed as saleslady at the Vega
store in Mississippi street, is now a
member of the clerical staff of A.
Bloch's Banner Store in Railroad
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Jas. p. Armitage, OF ST, Patrick,
visited Donaldsonville Wednesday to
attend the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Peoples Bank.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Alice Landry, OF st, James, is
spending the week here as the guest of
MIR. and Mrs. Leo Blouins
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

S. Goette, president and manager of
the Donaldso-ville Ice Co., Ltd, Went
to New Orleans Wednesday afternoon
on business, returning Thursday night
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

The sown council is scheduled 60
meet in regular monthly session at
s O'Clock p. N. next Wednesday, the
18Th inst
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Evela PoirrieC left last Satur-
day for CarencrO 90 resume her du-
ties as teacher OF the public school at
that place
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

City Electrician E. A. Thibodeaux
made business trip to Wilton plan
tation, St. ames parish, during the
early part of the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Bentley left this
morning for New Orleans, where they
will spend few days as the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L E Bentley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Lem Picard and his talented young
son, Achille Picard, of east Ascension
were prominent visitors to Donaldson
vile Thursdays
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Abe B1oomenstiel left Thursday for
Waco, Texas, where he will spend
week or so as the guest of friends
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Thos. p. Dixon, OF Hope Villa, was
a business visitor TO Donaldsonyille
last Wednesday,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss E 18th Auc lin has returned te
her home on St. Emma plantation, al
Ter spending several days IN New Or
leans as the guest of her sister, Mrs
r. d. Gre,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Deuce Landry spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Charles Landry
of Evan Hall plantations returning
home the following day
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Eulalfe Born, of Southwood
plantation, is the attractive guest Of
Miss Carmen Esneaults at her home il
Paubourg la Pipe
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
Wanted.

& EXPERIENCED travelling salesman. Tenn
a. porary employment. Apply By letter to lock
box 2aS, DonaldsonYiie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Capt. and Mrs. V. Maurin visited
New Orleans during the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
SATURDAY. NOV. Ia 1908.

Hon. Il C. Brand, OF Burnside. was
transacting business here Wednesday,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Misses Edna Esneault and Irene Lo
land, Of Faubourg a Pipe, spent sew.
erai days at Burnside last week as thu
welcome guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Stuckey.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Melancon an
nounces the engagement Of their
daughter, Hannah, to Sidney Somer-
vile, of w itecastle, the wedding to
be solemnized at the Church of the
Sacred Heart, in this city, on Tuesday,
Dec. l, at o'clock p. m. No cards.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

HUNTING on all our plantations is strictly
4 Il prohibited. All permits previously granted
are hereby revoked. Alitrespassers viii be dealt
with according to The law.
THE LEMANN CO., LTD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
Notice to Hunters.

NOTICE is hereby given that hunting on Ger.
N mania and Elise plantations is strictly pro-
hibited. friends viii please not ask for per
GEO. B. REUss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

P. P. Guedry and Solly Boudreaux,
two prominent citizens of Cornerview,
were in town Wednesday On business
and complimented The Chief with a
nIeasant call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Jimmie Reynaud, a well-known and
popular attache of the government
service at New Orleans, and his ac-
complished sister, Miss Maggie Rey-
maud, are spending some time at Cor
nerview as the guests of their aunt,
Mrs. Desire Bfaud.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
For Sale

MACHINERY used in brick yard formerly
I'VE operated by Bradford & Wild. consisting of
so horse power Atlas engine and boiler and New
Quaker brick machine with capacity OF 10000
bricks per day. viii be sold at bargain. APP
ply to or address. REV. j. NJ. 4. MASSARDIER,
I@onaldsonyiIIe La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Miss Lavern larraway. an attract
i've young lady of Kenton, Miss, IS
Spending the winter here as the guest
OF he~ brotaer-in-law aud sister Hr.
and Mrs. George Leblanc,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

Gus Alleman and Henry Espeault,
progressive young business men If
Landerdale, were circulating among
their many friends IN this community
on Tuesday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
Notice to Banks.

cEALED PROPOSALS from the three banks
y of Donaldsonville for the custody of the
funds of the parish of Ascension will be received
up to u O'Clock noon on Dec. 8, 1903. All pro-
posals should be addressed to the undersigned
and endorsed on the envelope Fiscal Agency
bid, y in accordance with act D of 1907.
g. B. REUSS, Hohen Solms, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

DEBECCA PLANTATION, two and one-haIf
Ia miles below plaquernine on west bank of the
Mississippi river. Especially suited for cultiva-
ton of rice. For further information address
A. ADLER REALTY CO.. 2l8 Canal street. New
Orleans. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14

aEROM my premises at Burton, La. on Sunday,
l. Nov. 8, one dark mule. about II to feet
high, with long tail, and scar on breast caused
by barbed wire.
Also one dark grey horse s or 9 months old
with white feet and white spot on forehead.
Half of tail trimmed.
The finder will please notify the undersigned
and receive a reward of SIG.
VINCENT MERANDA, Burton, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
Wanted.
For Rent.

AS CASHIER, young lady or boy. Must be
accurate at figures. Apply to A. BLOCH.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
For Rent.

4 x TO 200 acres of good rice lands. Cheap
IL IN Address P. A.. VEGAS. Union, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
.ost. strayed Or Stolen

DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE GAME.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-14
For Rent.

Il. G. Han SON,
Sheriff. Parish Of Agcensian5
lie, Louisiana. October III fe0s :.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
MRS. TATE'S CASE
COMES UP TODAY
Woman Is Charged With Killing Her
Husband at Supper Table
In BoyIes.

The case of Mrs Nora Tate, charged
with the murder of her husband, is
scheduled to come up in the first dvis-
ion of the criminal court today.
Mrs. Tate, it will be recalled, shot and
killed her husband at their home near
Boyles late last fall, while the two were
at the supper table. She admitted at the
time that she shot her husband, claiming
self-defense, and gave up to the author
tiles. The coroner held an investigation
of the case and discharged Mrs. Tate on
evidence which showed conclusively, in
his mind that the act was committed
in self-defense.
On some technicality, however, Mrs.
Tate was re-arrested and required to give
bond until she could be given trial. She
made bond and was released.
The shooting was one of the most SEN
sational in the history of the county and
attracted widespread attention. While it
is possible that the case will not be
reached today, 1t Is probable that 1T
will be tried zone day this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
UNCLE SAM OFFERS
To AID JEFFERSON
IN BUILDING ROADS
Trained Engineer viii Be Sent
At Once Free Of Cost If
County Desires
UNDERWOOD HAS LETTER
FROM DIRECTOR [. w. PAGE
Congressman Is Now Awaiting Reply
From Board of Revenue Az To
What Further Steps He
Shall Take.

Congressman Underwood has sue
ceeded In interesting the department of
agriculture in Jefferson county roads.
ana an offer has been made to tho
Board Of Revenue to send government
expert to Birmingham to determine
what assistance is desired, and advise
the proper plan to follow.
1t Is quite probable that the board
Will accept the offer as 1t means much
for the future of the county. The Age
Herald received this dispatch from It's
correspondent in Washington last
night:
Inc office of public roads in the ag-
ricultural department has several en-
gineers, who are experts on the sub
ject of road building.
Representative Underwood has re-
quested Mr.. L. w. Page, chief of the
OFFICE of public roads, to send road
engineer into Jefferson county to con-
suit with the Board, of Revenue and
ADVISE as to the Improvement of the
system of roads in Jefferson county.
Mr.. Underwood received a letter to-
day from Mr.. Page, in which he stated
that in order that we may obtain full
information as to the character of the
road problems in jefferson county, AMI
that the county authorities may be az
abled to determine intelligently just
what measure of assistance is desired,
L think 1T would be best to arrange
for mere preliminary visit of our
engineer and a conference between him
and the county authorities.
Mr.. Underwood has written to the
Board of Revenue and notified them
that he can secure the engineer If
they desire him, and is awaiting their
reply to determine what action to take.
He believes that a competent gov
eminent engineer can do great deal
towards the advancement of the btiild-
ing of good roads in Jefferson county
and that he can also be of great ben
eft in advising as to the development
of the road systems of the adjacent
counties. He is further of the opinion
that the building of thoroughly up-to-
date roads in Jefferson county will be
an object lesson that will do a great
deal of good all over the state of Ala
bama."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
OFF FOR CAPITAL
HEARING FRIDAY
Thompson and Wood Left Yesterday
and Col. T. G. Bush VIII Leave
This Morning.

]. o. Thompson, one of President
Roosevelt's referees in Alabama, and
Sterling A. Wood, special master in the
Southern Steel bankruptcy case, left yes
terday afternoon for Washington, where
on Friday they will be present when the
subcommittee of the Senate judiciary
committee begins the hearing of the
charges against Judge Hundley, the NOM
mated judge of the federal court of the
Northern district of Alabama.
Col. T. G. Bush, one of the receivers
of the Southern Steel, will leave for
Washington this morning. 1t is under
stood that all three of these gentlemen
will be ready to deliver testimony in
case the defense thinks their testimony
necessary. 1t is thought generally that
Mr. Wood and Colonel Bush will be ready
to give testimony in reference to the
appointment by Judge Hundley If le-
ceivers of the Southern Steel, and that
in addition to corroborating this testi-
money, Mr.. Thompson will explain The
charges against Judge Hundley to the
effect that he was using his office TO
discharge political obligations. As is re-
membered, the opponents of Judge Humid
ley have published charges to the effect
that in accepting a mortgage made by
Mr.. Thompson on property which was
already encountered, he had furnished
money to Mr.. Thompson without Ica-
sonabe security.
AS stated, the fight against confirm
ing Judge Hundleys nomination will be
begun Friday. The case has been one
of exceptional interest to the people Of
the state, and the outcome is impatiently
awaited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
MEETING SUCCESS
IN RAISING FUND
PRESENT INDICATIONS POINT TO
A GREAT REUNION-QUARTE
SELECTED FOR GENERAL LEE
AND Adult. GEN. MlckLE.

The people of Birmingham are rapidly
coming to the front in doing their duty,
according to the meeting of the Confed-
crate reunion finance committee held yes
terday afternoon. An enthusiastic meet
ing with very large attendance was this
one and every one present expressed him
self as more than pleased at the splendid
results which have already been achieved
1t will require between $25, 900 and $50. ooo
for the entertainment of the veterans
and 1t was shown at yesterdays meeting
that nearly half of the sum needed had
been subscribed, and this without anv
active canvassing. No one will he nep
lected, however, and every man will be
given chance to prove that he is a
public spirited citizen.
Many matters were taken up by the
committee, which has an extremely large
membership, which is getting greatly in
terested in its work. No doubt is felt
but that the full amount will be sub
scribed right readily.
Arrangements have been made for the
euartering of Gen. Stephen d. Lite and
Gen. William E. MiclSle at the Hotel Hill
man during the reunion. Both of the
generals will be accompanied by members
of their families.
The detail work of the reunion is in
creasing rapidly and Secretary Babb of
the Commercial club has his hands full.
Many OF Brmingham's busiest business
i
men are devoting much of their time to
making the reunion a grand success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
MOTOR CLUB PLANS
NEW CLUB HOUSE
WILL ALSO MAKE A UNITED EF-
FORT TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING
COUNTY RoADS-THE CLUB IN
.FLoURIsHlNc CONDITION..

AT an enthusiastic meeting of the Bir-
mingham Motor club, held yesterday, a
movement was launched for the erection
of a clubhouse, steps were taken for the
improvement of the county roads and
the streets of the city, and a vote OF
thanks extended to The Age-Herald for
it's effort in gaining for Jefferson county
better highways.
So enthusiastic were the 200 members
of the club for clubhouse that the MEM
bers, after the meeting, stated that there
was no doubt but that the. first steps to-
ward the erection of such 4building would
be taken next summer. OF course there
are, as yet, no definite plans.
The club went on record as favoring
better roads and streets, but did not stop
at that point The members determined
to go to work Immediately in upbuilding
the roads. The club believes that the sys-
tenn in vogue in the building of roads is
wrong. The members have determined to
write for information to every state in
the union, and after the securing of this
information to endeavor to get Jefferson
county to adopt improved plans and
methods. i. At this juncture The Age
Herald was complimented with a vote
of thanks for it's efforts in this direction.
The club went on record as declaring
that the roads of Jefferson county were
exceedingly bad.
The club is flourishing condition, has
200 enthusiastic member, and has regular
nights for meeting. Its Officers are R. -.
Munger president; Dr. ]. e. Dedman,
vice president, and Charles Denegre, sec
rotary. The club proposes to erect an up
to-date clubhouse, which will be equipped
with the. conveniences of the modern social
club.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
SUNDAY GOLF BAN
TO Be TESTED TODAY
Friendly Suit Argued In Crimi-
nal Court
ARGUE INTENTION OF BILL
Distinction Will Be Drawn Between
Golf and Sunday Baseball, the Lat
ter Sport Being Played For
Financial Profit.

Tho law forbidding Sunday athletics in
Alabama win be testeds by means of
friendly suit. In the criminal court of JEFF
ferson county today.
This friendly suit grew out of the ac-
tion of Sheriff Higdon in putting an end
to the playing Of Sunday golf at the
Country club, which action of the sheriff
was taken some weeks ago.
As defendant in this friendly suit. Mich
olas Thompson, the professional golf
player and trainer of the Country club,
will appear. He will be represented by
George Bondurant, Augustus Benners,
Walker Percy and other lawyers of prom
inence. The state, 1t 10 presumed, will be
represented by District Solicitor John Nc
Queen. Judge Weaver will begin the
hearing of the case at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon.
The subject of the test case is one of
deep interest to many hundreds of Biz
mingham's people, and especially the
members of the Country club. Immedi-
ately after the action of the sheriff, 1t
was announced that the decision would
be accepted, and that there would be no
more Sunday golf at the club Later,
however. the matter was given due con-
sideration, and the club members de-
cided upon the test case.
Save the general grounds of defense,
it is not known just what plea the coun-
sci for Thompson will make. 1t is known
that there will be drawn a distinction be-
tween Sunday golf and baseball, the first
being only a recreation while the latter is
business-a sport played for financial
profit. 1t is known, too, that the plea
will be made that the original intention
of the bill was to put an end to Sunday
baseball in Montgomery, and that the ref
erence to golf, tennis. tiddle-de-wink, link
pin, etc, was made in a spirit of sarcasm,
IL not contempt. 1t is stated that the
advocates of Sunday baseball, when they
saw themselves defeated, jolSingly con-
tended that if baseball was put under the
ban tennis golf and the like must also
be outlawed. 1t is pointed out, too, that
in the heading of the bill no reference is
made to golf, but that that sport Is mem
| toned in the body of the bill, and in an
| indirect manner.
| The outcome of the suit will be watched
| with interest. Since the sheriff of the
| county took his action, some weeks ago.
there. has been no golf played on Sunday
| at the Country club. Formerly Sunday
| golf was a favorite amusement at the
club, many members who are prevented
from playing during the week by their
business taking advantage of the Sunday
| holiday to get sufficient exercise.
| In reference to the sheriffs other recent
| actions, that there shall be no matching
| to see who will pay for dinners, street
car fares, ETC., that there shall be no
card games among ladies at hotels and
clubs, it is not known, as yet, whether
there will be test cases instituted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-05
Birmingham, February 4. p. !
CIVIL SERVICE.
Examinations for Various Positions To
Be Held In Birmingham Next March.

The United States civil service commits
sion announces examinations on March
it-12, 1908, to secure eligibles from which
to make certification to fill 800 vacancies
in the position of teacher in the Philip
pine service.
The entrance salary of the majority OF
male appointees will be $1,000 per annum,
although some appointments may be
made at salaries of $1,000 or $11oO, based
upon the experience and the relative
standing in the examination, and they
will be eligible for promotion up to $1,000
per annum for teacher and from $500 to
$4,000 for division superintendent. Eligi-
bility in the assistant examination is re-
uuired for promotion to division super
intendent.
The work of American men teachers Is
largely of supervisory character, and
the higher positions are filled as vacan-
cies occur by the promotion of those who
have demonstrated their efficiency and
ability in the service.
An examination will be held on March
1919, 1908, to secure elgibles from which
to make certification to fill vacancy in
the position of receiver of clothing and
small stores, 81 per diem, Provision and
Clothing Depot, Navy Yard, New York,
and vacancies requiring similar qualifica-
tions as they may occur.
On March 4, 1908. an examination will
be held to secure eligibles from which to
make certification to fill a vacancy in the
position of acting assistant surgeon, pub
lie health and marine hospital service, for
duty at St. Johns river quarantine sta
ton, Mayport, Fla. at s125 per month";
and vacancies requiring similar quaHfi-
cations as they may occur.
For the specific vacancy mentioned ap-
plicants must be expert in the diagnosis
and treatment of yellow fever, and per-
sons who are immune to that disease are
preferred.