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position before crankng the engine. yet
frequent accounts Of accidents caused oy
neglienco In these matters are an evidence
taSs taacs %aH of aimpis precsutiOn for their own
safety, S - The habit OF always looking at the
control levers before s SsarsIlE rsalszss tSSt sma
boys have tend ency to play with everything
within their reach the necessity Of making
s@G @6H .Ss.d q he Uouics e Of
One Of the most venerable. and at the same
time most popular, stories told by automo5il-
lists OF this country has to do with q dog which
the narTatoTis 3 car killed and which the dogs
he did not disclose this fact until after the
motorist had paid him for running over hls
pet The newest yarn M S G0nceTnin sTIn s,SSd 1Sf
II tells Of an automobile who ran over ana
killed a dechshund while driving his car IN
damages damages; and the case has finally been settled
by the mOtorist agreeing to pay elOO TO .
hospital as a full settlement.
The touring committee Of the Minnesota
State Automobile Association has issued an
eight routes With maps, most OF the routes
being from st. Paul or Minneap polls to nearby
pOints, There are also routes 20 MIwa9kee
and Chicago in the volume, with the road d.
volume. which has nearly 300 pages, contains
CLUBS CLUB Z. ana SS : eomplsts double index cove riSS
both routes and towns
II Is probable Indianap polls will have to give
up Its new. Capitol avenue boulevard a. an
exclusive pleasure, vehicle thoroughlare or
else do without q new 9lOO,OOO bridge that has
been promised by the county commissioners
The boulevard, which was finished last sum
mer. IL several mllea long. but Is pnarred by an
ancient and dangerous bridge. II Is the duty
OF the county commissioners to build All
new bridges In che city, but because OF the
complaints Of their farmer constituents OF
being barred from the boulevard the COM
missOners refuse TO build the bridge unless
the boulevard IL thrown open to all classes
OF vehicles. It IL probable the City Council
will repeal the boulevard ordinance.
The Worcester Automobile Club. which
, conducted hill climbs on Dead Horse Hill
for several years, but which was forced to
abandon the event because OF the State law,
ls trying TO secure the passage OF q bill In the
Massachusetts, State Legislature that will
permit u to hold the event again; Last year
bali was submitted to the Legislature, but
Il VI rs 20 broad that lt practically allowed
the holding Of q Vanderbilt cup road race
and consequently failed to pSss This yssr
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RACOUETS AT TUXEDO.
Play for Gold Racquet Postponed ON Ac.
count OF National Championship

To avoid a conflict with the clOsink rounds
Of the national racquet championship this
week at Boston the gold racquet champion
ship at racauets of the Tuxedo Tennis and
Racquet Club has been postponed frOm
February % and 23 to Saturday. February
29 and Sunday. March |, the final a week
later. Entries and applications for rooms
must be made TO Robert Moore. the clubs
professional, on or before February 20.
The committee on racquets this year, q,
+. Baker. Jr., G.. s. Lee and p. lsOrillard, Jr.,
announces that Clarence II Mackay, who has
won out the first gold racquet by three sue
cessive wins, will not compete again Instead
he has presented another gold racquet under
the same conditions, each winner to receive
a souvenir gold scarfpin and three wins to
grant the permanent ownership,
Milton s. Barger won the initial gold racquet
championship in 1904 and Mackay won In
1905. 1903 and 1907. the donor having been
Hugo Barring. The tournament will have a
representative entry. r. r. Fincke, who Is
70 defend the racquet championship at Boston,
has promised to attend whether he wins or
loses there. A few months ago Fincke won
out the Tuxedo squash championship cup by
a third year success and his fine racquets is a
heritage from that game.
BayOnne Rowing Associations Onieers.
The Bayonne Rowing Association held its
annual meeting on Tuesday night and elected
these officers. Frank \ Turbett. president; j. X
Coates, yice-president; William p. Varian and
treasurer: n. A. Bowers, q. J. Banker and j. l..
Beaumont, trustees: Alfred Yarian. Jr.. cap
tain, and Kenneth stephens. lieutentant. Ihe
boathouBe which escaped the fire tha4 re-
Gently destroyed the clubhouse will be used the
coming Season.
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a bill has been drawn that the clubmen hope

BY far the greater majority OF automo-
bllsts put their cars into storage when the
snowstorms commence in earnest and do not
nut them into commission again until the roads
are clear Of ice and snow in the early spring.
automobing, and one Of them is II. G. Town
send, who drove a Berliet through the rocks
and sand OF the last A. A. A. tour with a per-
feet score. The stay at homes are missing z
the time OF their lives" says Townsend.
There Is no more glorious sport than this
snow bueking Ihe bounding over Ice num-
beats skimminR over smooth macadam roads
all hollow IL Is a severe test for axles and
aprfnRs
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NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR n. 4
Advertisements for THE SUN and The SfMSuSd
SUN may - eft at any American District MsssengsF
once In the city.
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Inc wOEk OF FOAu Dullul0K u peculiar
among the industries OF men from the fact
times and in periods Of financial depression.
OF 1907, when the tide OF natlonal prosperity
was at It's food point, broke all previous
and the amount of work accomplished in high
with that tide soIS; what checked. though L
promise Of greater RS dseas than ts
sor. In what are termed good times the
people demand road improvements wen for their
or new automobile makes a new recruit to
the army Of good road advocates In less
are closing their ofices and plants. and many
men are being thrown out OF employment,
SSgshS STATES s sns and
ties are continuous and the public work
goes on, More than this i goes on at an ac-
possible to make each dollar do more work,
and and hence nor more square yards OF pa pavement
reports from all parts OF the country, there
is more street and highway work projected
Some local newspapers are asserting that
these enlarged UNDERTAKINGS are for the
PSi1 benefit BS e the the Ss Sae%SEssa hSS VI SS
unchalenRed. 10 is wise business foresight
for city or county officials to secure labor
pubic Works ks When S1't It is to be had cheapest
IL IS not the part OF wisdom, however, TO
make places IOr unframed ana unbAllleu nelp
on works that are to be permanent as Tar aa
Il is possible.
Neither does Il mitigate the charity when
an incompetent laborer is fed at the public
crib instead OF at the public soup house.
Road building. to be permanent and salts
factory, requires brains and exerienoe In
all the workers, from the superintendent 20
the man with the tamping bar, II the help
can be employed so as to alleviate necessity
without interfering with the quality Of the
work so much the better. but the quality oi
the work s the main consideration, to which
all other things, even the charity OF tempo
Tary relief should be subordnated, The In
creased construction OF public works duKin
period Of financial stress 10 merely bust
ness question OF buying labor when it ID
cheapest.
Sicily will be an important racing ground
this year. ~ in addition 40 the TArga El0riC
an! the yoiturette races, there is third CON
lest planned, the Trinicria. which will be run
over distance OF $50 kilOmeters. The new
contest will be restricted to cars having fOuI
cylinder engines, with a minimum bore O
W millimeters and a maximum bore OF 10,
millimetTes for each cylinder. The winner
Will receive trophy and o. 900 In cash.
While il seems almost unnecessary to sug.
gest TO any one competen to drive a car tha
care should be taken to have the emergency
brake set and the speed lever In . peutTa
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

for the past twelve years and is recog-
nized as one of the best canvassers
and hardest workers in the order. He
was appointed state manager for Lou
isiana about six months ago, and
during his incumbency OF that posi-
tion has been the means of increasing
the membership Of number of camps
throughout the state, as well as of in
jecttng new interest and enthusiasm
into the various organizations. He is
we'll received wherever he goes and is
doing splendid work for the Woodmen.
Mr.. Henderson, who acts as assist
ant to Mr.. We'll, is senior member of
the weH-knoWn mercantile firm of r.
Henderson & Bro, proprietors of the
Racket store in Railroad avenue,
with which business he has been con-
nected for the past ten years. He has
devoted a considerable portion of his
time to fraternal matters, being a past
master of Ascension Lodge No. Isl, i.
and A. NJ, a past high priest of Ascen-
Slou ShaPSef NO. 7SJ W. a. Ma anu
the present clerk of Olive Camp OF
Woodmen. He is secretary of the
common council of Donaldsonville
and member of the Ascension parish
Democratic executive committee, and
has also made good as a eanvasser.
A special meeting of the camp will
be held on Sunday, March l, at 3
O'Clock p. ~, when the candidates who
were not present last Sunday, together
with new class of thirty-fve, will be
initiated into the mysteries of the order.
The ceremonies will be conducted by
olives new degree team, eaptained by
Louis n. Boston.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22
w. o. w. INITIATION.
Ninety Four New Members Admitted to
Olive Camp-splendid Work of State
Manager Well and Assist
ant Henderson.
ant Henderson,.

Olive Camp No. IS. Woodmen of the
World, initiated ninety -four new mem
hers last Sunday afternoon, a special
meeting being held for that purpose at
the quarters of the camp on the second
floor of the Nj asonic Temple. The
ceremonies incidental to the occasion
were conducted by State Manager E.
M. We'll, Of Alexandria, and interest
ing addresses were made by Sovereign
General A. B. Booth, of New Orleans,
and Past Consul Commanders Ed
mund Maurin and d. B. Showalter,
OF Donaldsonville. Resolutions were
adopted rendering thanks to Messrs.
Well and Henderson for their untir-
ing work in the interest of the camp,
it being due entirely to the efforts Of
these two officers that such large
and representative class of candid ates
was secured. At the conclusion of
the initiation ceremonies light refresh
ments were served, after which the
w oouheu, ~ tno Humoef vi ooo,
formed parade and marched through
the principal streets of the town, with
the crack st. Joseph Brass Band in
the lead. Among the initiates and
visiting Woodmen were large delega-
tions from Whitecastle, Plaquemine,
Klotzville, Plattenville, Labadieville,
Napoleonville, Burton and other
places in this locality.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Noise Uhry, .Jr., member of the
well-known Napoleonville mercantile
firm of Fl. & NJ. Uhry, passed through
Donaldsonyille yesterday en- route
home. from a weeks visit to New Or
leans, St. James and other points in
this section OF the state. Mr.. Uhry
eomplimented The Chief with a pleas
ant call during his brief stay in town
and it gave as much pleasure to make
his acquaintance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22
BargainsI Bargainsl Bargains !

At Cheap Tony's, in: Dry goods,
shoes, hosiery, notions, crockery,
gentlemen's hats and furnishing
goods. just received. 8 large stock
OF mems spring and summer clothing,
also fine line of millinery, including
the very latest styles in ladies spring
and summer walking hats, shapes, etc.
Rev. E. P. Craddock, pastor OF the
Methodist church, will use as the SUBJ
ject OF his forenoon sermon tomorrow,
"The Vision Faculty" At the eve
ming services 1.-THE Ungrateful Son"
will be his theme. All have cordial
invitation to attend and hear the
preacher. He wants to help you and
do you some good in this world and
the world to come.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Clarence Leblanc returned Wednes-
day evening from an enjoyable three
weeks visit to San Antonio and Hous-
ton, Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Inc fire department was called out
about lo'clock Thursday afternoon for
q small blaze in the attic of the kitchen
at the residence of Meyer Meter. in
Lessard street. The flames were
caused by defective fue and were
extinguished without the aid of the
firemen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

r. n. Slator went to New Orleans
last Wednesday to attend the carnival
ball of the Mystic Maids, returning
Thursday forenoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Morgan Glenn, Of Napoleonville,
was circulating among his many
friends in this community during the
early part of the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Jos. NJ. Gillespie, of Burnside, was
business visitor to Donaldsonville
on Tuesday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Leslie Keller, of New Orleans,
spent Wednesday in town as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Lemann.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Abe Bloomensteil has returned from
a delightful visit to relatives and
friends at Greeneville. Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Elisha Dixon, of Hope Villa, came
to town Thursday on business and was
a welcome caller at this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

James Laughran and Wm. Golden,
of Thibodaux. visited Donaldsonviile
last Monday 10 attend meeting ct ne
Palmetto Gin Company, il which con-.
cern they are stockholders.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Olive Camp opened its charter for
State Manager We'll about two weeks
ago and invited him here to make a
canvass for new members. After ar
irving and familiarizing himself with
the surroundings and conditions, Mr..
Well promised the camp at least 100
and made good by presenting
1n1 az follows.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Hon. H. c. Braud, of Burnside, was
in town Thursday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

shefiff-elect &. C, Hanson, Clerk of
Court Jas. S. Barman and Assessor
l. A. Landry, Jr., spent the major
portion of the week in the New River
section, looking after their political
fences.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie
6. DAVIDSON, Captain P. T. BABIE, CIerl

This swift and elegant boat makes
FOUR TRIPS DAIIx
between DonaldsonvilIe aud Burnside. cor.
Meeting with passenger trains, as follows:
Passengers going north take boat ats As O. clock
a. m. and 200 O'Clock p. m.
Passengers going south take boat at S 80 O'Clock
q. m, and 2:l5 o'clock p. m.
A horse-e ar al Burnside viii convey passengers
TO and from the boat FREE or CHARGE
Through tickets to all points sold on the boat
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Parish Treasurer A. A. King Wis
tied the first and second wards during
the latter part of the week in the inter-
est If his candidacy for assessor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Nelson Lambert, a popular Don
aldsonville boy who is presently To-
Gated at Logansport, Ind, and his ac-
complished cousin, Miss Leah La
charlie, of Assumption, H., arrived
here Wednesday afternoon on visit
to Mr.. Lambert's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Casimir Lambert, and will re-
main several weeks. They are being
cordially greeted and welcomed by
their numerous friends and acquaint-
ances, among whom The Chief is
pleased to be counted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Mr.. Well has been connected ofici-
ally with the Woodmen OF the World
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Alter spending several months here
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B.
Lemann, Mrs. P. e. Hart and her
bright little son, Edward, left Thurs
day for their home in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Mrs. A. Bloomensteil and her at
traeeiye little daughters, Pauline and
Lille, are spending short time in.
Baton Rouge as the guests of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Thos. o. Harris, travelling state au-
ditor. visited Donaldsonville this week
and checked up the books OF sherlH
S. Il. ST. Martin, finding them in first
class condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

A Smother Goose bazaar was
given at the Episcopal reetory last eve.
ming for the benefit of the Episcopal
church carpet fund and Melted quite a
tidy little sum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

Mrs. NJ. Levy, Of Napoleonvilfe,
spent several days here during the
week as the guest of her brothersin-iaw
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bloomen-
etzi1
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

United States of A1nerica-State of Louisiana
Parish of Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

) Louis N. Boston, of Faubourg la
Pipe, is wearing q broad and sunny
smile and has become as chesty as
New Orleans ward boss after Demo-
cratic primary. The wherefore of his
gladness arrived Wednesday night
and is bouncing boy. It gives US
pleasure to tender congratulations
anent the suspicious event, aud to
wish the youngster long and honor
able life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

An interesting aud mighty enjoy aole
meeting of the Bridge Club was held
on Thursday afternoon at the pretty
home 81. Mrs. S. v, Vega in Lessard
street. The prizes, handsome silver
tea ball and silver lemonade spoon,
were won by Mesdames ] s. Thibaut
and Il. C. Wathen. After the games
dainty luncheon was served, Those
| nresent were: Mesdames E. K. Sims,
f. RI. Hanson, j. S. Thioaut, II. q.
Wbiteman, j. D. Hanson, Paul Leehe,
n G. Watheu, S. V. Vega and g. ID.
Bentley. and Misses AnnE Sims, Jen-
ME Duffel. Adele Blum, Roy Meter,
Aline Vega and Naude Landry.
Miss Adele Blum entertained
small number OF friends very delight
fully at enchre on Wednesday evening,
at her hespitable home in Chetimaehes
street. After an extremely interesting
series OF games, the lovely prizes we're
| awarded as follows: First, Miss Maude
| T,andrv: second, Hiss Berta Green;
.bird. Miss Lee Landry: lone hand,
Miss Adele Blum, and consolation,
Miss Mary Michel. Tempting refresh
nents we're served during the evening.
THOSE Who we're fortunate enough 20
| participate Ia the pleasures the oeea-
sion AFFORDED were. Misses Linda Dos
/ sa5 Mia Sims, Anna Rodriguez, hoy
Meter. Mary Michel, Lee and q ande
LANDRY. Adele Blum and Berta Green
..,,s7 fTsi7S5a1 Fernandez,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-02-22

friends at Greeneville. Miss.
Elisha Dixon, of Hope Villa, came
to town Thursday on business and was
q welcome caller at this Office.
Leslie Keiffer, of New Orleans.
spent Wednesday in town as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Lemann.
Clarence Leblanc returned Wednes-
day evening from an enjoyable three
weeks visit to San Antonio and Hous-
ton, Texas.
r. N. slator went to New Orleans
last Wednesday to attend the carnival
ball of the Mystic Maids, returning
Thursday forenoon.
Morgan Glenn, Of Napoleonville,
was circulating among his many
friends in this community during the
early part of the week.
Parish Treasurer A. A. King Wis.,
tied the first and second wards during
the latter part of The week in the inter-
est If his candidacy for assessor.
Mrs. A. Bloomensteii and her at.
traetiye little daughters, Pauline and
Lille, are spending q short time IN
Baton Rouge as the guests OF relatives.
Mrs. NJ. Levy. of Napoleonvilie,
spent several days here during tbs
week as the guest of her brother.in-ia
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bloomen'
steil.
4 Smother Goose bazaar was
given at the Episcopal rectory 1asteye
ming for the benefit OF the Episcopa
church carpet fund and Melted quite
tidy little sum.
Thos. o. Harris, travelling state au
ditor. visited Donaldsonville this weeh
and checked up the books of Sheriff
S. II. ST. Martin, finding them in first
class condition.
James Laughran and Wn. Golden
of Thibod aux, visited Donaldsonvill'
last Monday 70 sttead 4 meeting ct shs
~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-26

San Francisco society has for of its leaders
grandmother In the lists of the prominent In
social club affairs Bay
names of many many ladies whose children have chill
dreu of their Mention of a few of these
viii point the interesting fact that the grand
mother of today infrequentIy the vigorous
and altogether most important member of the house
hold. The white capped inactive grandmother of 80
years aEO-where is shes She out of fashion
the that she of existence.
Perhaps fl is that women became grandmothers
earlier they but that accounts for the
only part. sprightIy, modern has
that she need old unless she wishes
TO- and-weII what charming wishes
ods Mrs Eleanor Martin, leader of Francisco
society, is grandmother. is Mrs. Alfred Hunter
NOorhies, who leads southern Mrs. George
Oakland. who occupies conspicuous posi-
tion "A affairs city. grandchildren
o though might the fact.
A. Small and Mrs. Andrew N. Davis whose fami
lies now reside in Berkeley, the young
GRANDMOTHER class. Mrs. Elizabeth Mears well
local military social life, is grandmother.
- H. Pease. G. p. Rixford, j..
Barth shorb, Emily TripIer score Of
ladies.