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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Reports emanating from the lead
quarters of the western railweys ir-
dicate that they are preparing to con-
test The 2-eent fare laws in the courts,
as result of the knockout of similar
law in Pennsylvania. The roads opera
ting in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin
and other states claim they are losing
money at the 2-cent rate and that after
a six months trial of the law, they are
prepared to prove it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

The state tax commission has given
notice of a meeting of the county super
visors of assessment to be held at
Madison, February 25.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
TAX NOTICE OF CITY OF vIRooUA.

NOTICE is HFREBY GIVEN THAT AFTER
~ January 81 1908 the charge for collection Of
city tax money viii be at the rate of three per
cent. | will be al Larson Brothers marble works
on Wednesdays ard Fridays to receive and receipt
for tax money. Ill. p. LARSON, City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Rough on the Dictionary.

Billy. aged twelve. took part in de-
bate on Imperialism. His opponent
made point by quoting the definition
of empire from the dictionary. Billy,
nothing daunted, with all the air of
Patrick Henry. rose up and said:
Its all right for my opponent to
quote from the dictionary, but as for
me | rely on the factsw-Eyerybody's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

H. w. Barker-whats in a name.
His Cough Remedy cures; all Gruggis is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
The
Scrap Book
Complimentary.

Captain Ito ladies on steamer)-
Ladies, please do not look so long at
the compass. your magnetic eyes will
spoil the coursel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
SHARP TALK BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

We have president in this country
with a backbone; man and public
official who dares to speak to his coun-
trymen in thunder tones when occasion
requires. On Friday last he sent
special message to congress that has
spikes all through it. We quote par
geographically from the document:
Certain wealthy men have banded
together to work for a reaction Their
endeaver is to overthrow and discredit
all who honestly administer the law, to
prevent any additional legislation which
would check and restrain them and to
secure, if possible, freedom from all
restraint which will permit every un-
scrupulous wrongdoer to do what he
wishes unchecked, provided he has
enough money"
when we are able to put the real
wrongdoer in prison, this is what we
strive to do. This is what we have
actually done " in the Gaynor and
Greene case and in the case of the mis-
application of funds in connection with
certain great banks in Chicago"
1.-THE business which is hurt by the
movement for honesty is the kind of
business which in the long run, it pays
the country to hurt. "
"Apologists for great corporations
that oppose federal action are false to
the people and are laying up day of
wrath for the corporations themselves. 3"
II think that the federal government
must assume a certain measure of con-
troll over the physical operation of rail
ways in the handling of interstate traf-
fc.
"As regards the employers liability
law. | advocate its immediate re-enact-
ment, limiting it's scope so that it shall
apply only toethe class of cases as to
which the court says it can constitution
ally apply, but strengthening it's pro-
visions within this scope"
Even though it were possible, l
should consider it most unwise to abolish
the use of the process of injunction !"
ut is all wrong to use the INDUCTION
to prevent the entirely proper and leg
itimate actions of labor organizations in
their struggle for industrial betterment,
or under the guise of protecting proper
ty rights unwarrantedly to invade the
fundamental rights of the individual.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Il think that the federal government
must assume a certain measure of con-
trol over the physical operation of rail
ways in the handling of interstate traf-
fic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Even though it were possible, !
should consider it most unwise to abolish
the use of the process of injunction. !"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Sales Of Sugar p;antai;ons.

The Riverside plantation in The
fourth ward Of Ascension parish about
two miles below Donaldsonyiile, owned
by Mrs. Cora Bartoa, widow Of the
late Walter |. Barton, has been sold
to C. H. Landry, formerly manager of
G. G. Barton S Little Texas plantation
in Assumption parish, for $40. 600, aud
will hereafter be operated by Mir. Ian
dry for his individual account.
Jacob Lehermuth, president Of the
Salisbury Planting and Manufacturing
Company. and one of the largest aud
best-known sugar planters of this sec
ton of the state, bought the Viala
place, just below Riverside and also
theproperty of Mrs. Barton, for Sl3,-
600. Riverside contains about 600 and
Viala about 250 acres Of cultivated
land, and the two plantations combined
form one of the most fertile and desir-
able sugar properties in Louisiana.
The mules. implements, carts. seed
cane, hay and the beautiful residence
on Riverside are all included ia the
act of sale of that plantation, and the
new proprietor may be depended on to
bring the place up to a standard OF
cultivation not exceeded il its palm
lest pays. Pending other arrange
ments, Mrs. Barton is temporarily the
guest of Sir. and Mrs. Ciervflle Himel,
of Minnie plantation.
Another valuable sugar property IN
this locality that has recently changed
hands is L. Fl. and j. B. Ferchaud s
Elina plantation in upper St. amea,
seven miles below Donaldsonville,
which was sold last week to Jules
Teberne for $50, coo, the transfer being
effected through the real estate agency
of Loisel & Sehneidau, OF New Or.
leans. In 1898 this same plantation,
which contains 1855 acres, was sold TO
Ferchaud Bros. for S24, Zoo. 1t is thus
shown that in the short space Of ten
years the value Of the property has IN
reased by Sl2, 900, demonstrating that
Louisiana lands are increasing II
value as the agricultural development
of the state continues. Elina's ne"
owner, Mr.. Teberne, formerly resided
at ST. Amelia, in the parish OF St
James, but closed out his holdings IL
that vicinity and moved to New Or.
leans with his family about year ago
His return to 1.-THE country" will prove
a source of genuine pleasure to his
wide circleof friendsand acquaintance
in Ascension and St. james, all o
whom will join The Chief in welcom
ing him back and wishing him muef
| success in his venture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
New Postmaster at Hohen Solms.

The many friends of Lueien Meyer,
junior member of the new upper As
cension mercantile firm of Kahn &
Meyer, will learn with pleasure that
he has been appointed postmaster Of
Hohen Solms to succeed Fl. Roes, re-
signed. Mr.. Meyer, who was for a
number of years head clerk at Messrs.
NJ. & J.. Tobias, New Orleans Bar
gain Store in this town, and Gus.
Kahn, formerly a salesman In the
store of Kessler Bros. at Belle Rose,
recently purchased the contents and
good will Of H. Roes' general mer-
chandise store at Hohen Solms, TAX
ing charge of the establishment on the
18th inst. That Mr.. Meyer will make
an excellent postmaster goes without
saying, and that he and his partner
will achieve liberal measure of sue
cess in their business venture and
merit the confidence and esteem of all
with whom they come in contact, may
also be taken for granted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Writer Weather.

The coolest weather of the season
was experienced OBJ Monday and
TUESDAY OF the past week. when the
n1srcor5 descended 10 tbs 30 degree
mark aid ice fulmed II plentiful
quantities. 4 heavy rain fell On
Wednesday, commencing about $50
30 clock a. m. and continuing until
after nightfall with practieaIig no in
corruption. As might be presumed,
the precipitation followed rise in tenn
perature, from twenty-five TO thirty de-
grees being The size of the mercury s
climb withln the short space Of twelve
hours. The litt!est kind Of a shower
occurred early Thursday morning, bat
later in the dag the sun bobbed up
sereaely and chased the vet looking
clouds to the other side Of the earth.
The weather turned cold again Thurs
day evening and during the night the
mercury dropped below the freezing
point, ice being everywhere in evil
dence yesterday morning. Clear, cold
and altogether delightful are tie terms
which best indicate the character OF
the meteorological conditions pre-
vailing during the last two days Of
the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
At the Play.

Richard Carries sparkling musical
comedy, 1.-THE Mayor Of Toxic" was
the attraction at the Gondran Theatre
last Sunday night and pleased a large
audience. The operate end Of the
production is only partial success,
but the comedy part has laugh to ii
every minute. John L. Kearney as
ssMarcus Orlando Ktdder" is one COZ
tinuaI scream. Without him, the at
traction would fail to make good;
with him, it is "all to the candy"
He is funny to look at, funny in his
movements, funny in what he says,
and funny in what he sings. The COM
pany supporting him is well-balanced
and capable, although without a
singer of merit. Betsy Lincoln, who
leads the chorus, comes about as far
from having voice as anybody pos
sibly could, but she is graceful and
pretty, and after all, what more IS ex-
pected or desired in the leader OF the
chorus?
The local favorite, ". B. Patton,
in his latest Offering, 1.-THE Slow
Poke,'' will be seen at the Gondran
Theatre on Friday, Jan, 81, and it
NAV be taken for granted that he will
be greeted by packed house. Mr..
Patton's plays are always clean and
wholesome and his support the best
obtainable, while the star himself IS a
comedian of unquestioned ability and
wide popularity. 1.-THE Slow Poke''
is unusually bright and interesting,
and Mr.. Patton's characterization OF
ssBarry Ware" big-hearted west
erner, is convincing in it's sincerity
and deuth of expression.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Meath of Mrs, Dominique GeutiI.

Mrs. Dominique Gentil, a native
and life long resident of this town,
died at her home at the corner of
Nichols avenue and Lessard street
at 2:3O O'Clock a. m. last Sunday,
aged seventy two years. The funeral
took place at O'Clock Monday after
noon, with services at the Church OF
the Sacred Heart and interment in
the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Gentil
was formerly Miss Eugene Guedry,
and was married to Mr.. Gentil on
Jan. 20, 1856. The venerable couple
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary on Jan. 20, 1906, and on
April II of the same year Mr.. Gentil
closed his eyes in the long sleep that
knows no waking. Il was the rare
privilege of this estimable pair to re
side for over half century in the
same house in which they were mar
rfed in SO, both of them finally passing
away within two years of one another
il the same home ia which they spent
so many years together as man and
wife.
Mrs. Gentil is survived by two sons
Theophfle Gentil of New Orleans and
Oscar Gentil of Lake Charles, ant
two daugters, Mesd ames 7. L. Niche
aad Armand Babin.
The heartfelt sympathy OF an ex
eeptIf,1alIy wide circle of friends ant
acou aiutances is extended to the be
reaved family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Bond Of School Superintendent Fixed.

At a special meeting on Tuesday
last, the parish school beard, in ac-
cordance with act No. II Of the re-
cent extra session of the general as
sembly, took steps to let out the
school funds of the parish at interest,
as the law directs, and also fixed the
bond of the parish superintendent,
who, after February /, becomes treas
urer of all funds apportioned to the
parish by the state for school pur-
poses. The law provides that the
bond shall not be less than the great
est amount on hand at any one time
during the previous year, and as the
books of the parish treasurer show
that in February last the school board
had to its credit the sum of so, 900, the
bond OF Superintendent ShoWalter was
fixed at that figure.
The school board will select as it's
depository the bank that offers to pay
the highest rate of interest on school
funds, and the parish superintendent
and ex-officio treasurer of the board
will then be required to deposit all
school funds in said bank.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

The Bridge Club was entertained
very graciously on Thursday after
noon by Miss AnnE Sims at her cosey
little home in Iberville street. Mrs.
n. G. Whiteman was the lucky winner
of the prize, handsome silver deposit
vase. At the close of the afternoon
tempting luncheon YES served
By the charming young hostess and
her winsome little niece, Miss Mia
Sims. Those present included: Mes
DANES Paul I.eehe, T. H, Hanson, E,
e Wathen, E. K. Sins, F B LIE.
mann, j. s. Thlbaat, G. p Bentley,
j. d. Hanson. n Sins, sF., aho
q. C. Whiteman, and Misses Nlta
Sims, Adele Blum and AnnE Sims
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

The boards Of commissioners of the
Atehafalaya and Lafourche basin le-
wee districts were scheduled to hold a
joint meeting here last Monday, but
owing to the absence of quorum the
session failed to materialize. There
we're four members OF the Lafourche
board and three of the Atchafalaya
board in attendance, in addition to
the secretaries OF the two organiza-
tions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Rev. E. P. Craddock, pastor OF the
Methodist church, announces THE
Church Home" as the subject Of his ser
mon at the 1890 o clock a. m. services
tomorrow. DIR. f. N. Parker, of New
orleans, will occupy the pulpit at the
evening services. On Monday, Jan.
81. at 1 O'Clock p. M, a conference
will be held in the pastors study.
All official members are requested to
be on hand, as business of much i'm
portanee will be transacted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Mr.. aud Mrs. Louis Z. Babin and
the latter's mother, Mrs. O. A, Bull
lion, for many years prominent resi-
dents OF Hope Villa, have moved to
Baton Rouge and are now pleasantly
located in the commodious Skolfeld
residence in that city. While regret.
ting the departure from Ascension Of
this estimable and popular family,
The Chief takes pleasure in wishing
them much happiness in their new
home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
treasurer

An alarm of FIRE was turned in from
box IA about $50 o'clock Monday
morning fer a small blaze on the roof
of the school building in ST. Vincent
street owned and occupied by the Sis
tiers of the Holy Family. The fire de-
partment responded with it's usual de-
gree of promptitnde and extinguished
the flames in short order, very little
damage resulting.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
nrncr, ruARn


First snrecinet. SyIVere Landrys warehouse
EraT,Ir Arceneaux C. E. Landry, w L. Rochelle,
commissioners; Peter Rochelle H. z. Du1ei'
clerks. :,, ,r,I,,,,ea n
Ayme. 4. s. Crawford, Guy Hunt commissioners
7 S. Weatherford, T. S. robbins, clerks
Third precinct, A. c. Duga5 stoTe-itetFy
Cook. ST., Charles Fernandez Paul Leblanc
cownnissiopers J. Landry Leblanc a. G. Dugas'
clerks.
r,osoars,s arehouse-sylvain Braud 8. K
sims Dennis Cassard, commissioners; Leon
Clouatre J. NJ. ourso, sr., clerks.
THIRD wARp-DofsA LD S42 s;;,, n
First precinct Courthouse m 4. oiIl = =
| Leblanc. John Pfster, commissioners; y. =
! GuilIot, Hector Templet clerks, -, ror
Second precinct. Babin's hegse-John 8: OF
| cha. ]. i. Fernandez A. /. Babln, commission
ers: Charles OsehwaId, ], f. 0ubre, clerks.
| FOURTH WARD ~
Landrys warehouse--W. E. Morgan saill1 II
| Gre A. j. Schroeder. commissioners Ate tde e
roy Andre Waguespack, clerks,
| FIFTH WARD.
First precinct Burnside. L. Ih1bodeat1x' j
W Stephenson, = ( Me4 lS dorl.a
| second precinct. Hart q Ar1nitage #afe5le9tis
| {Iarrow IL lawrence Marchand, Gale A. Sflfti,
| man, Robert Lanoux commissioners 1oseA'l
Boudreaux, Jean Baptlste flFlafo' ele4 -
E;rst nracfnct 1fondran's warehouse Simon
Landry, c. a. Keller, John Marine; eo.ll4'l'e
| sioners: Felix NJ. eros, Louis fregTe. cisIAs,
/ Second precinct. Geisnar WaTehoossE9 =. Z
K;mb o, Leon Newman, Noise Moliere commas
| siora ): Louis Levi, p. P. Portal, clerks.
SEVENTH WARD p
| First precinct Gonzales warehouse 2
C1anfreaux. Narcissus Gautreatlx, 81 q. klls
commissioners Ogden esonza5es lester Y i74-'
second precinct, Berteauis warehouse As5
! Arnanf1-Ailen Dyer. Z. F. Acy, solomon Z;
| BarTnan commissioners; R. A. gohzaies, ~
| ton CaGsey. clerks.
1 EIGHTH WARD.
Firstpreeinet. Csferbergers biacsSfdItn siiq
I-P. al Bratld. ST.. waiter Herman q k1s1st.se s
Narchanti. commissioners George T. Bea3tes-Se
saes,,4 1srscinFt Rnty DixoDs Harellous
tGaIyez 4-Joseph seyario. N. smiley, a 3se
Moran, commissioners; g. ]. eaasey' Aloel
Muller. clerks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
commissioners and clerks Of EIectIon.

Below is a list Of the commissioners
and clerks selected by the Democratic
D arish executive committee to conduct
the Democratic primary election on
the 18th inst:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
&g.+cbed Fifteen Years.

For fifteen years l have watched the working
to cure any sore, boil. ulcer or burn to which It
was applied It has saved US many q doctor pllL'
SAYS A. f. Hardy, of East Wilton, Name. Zoe.
at any drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Prof. D. B. Showalter, parish SUI
perintendent OF public education, left
yesterday morning for ST. Amant to
attend the meeting of the New River
branch of the parish teachers as
ISOLATION scheduled 80 be held at that
place today.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

A party Of supporters OF the Han.
son faction, Including several can
didates for parochial offices on the
Hanson ticket, attended ball at Our
SOS hall in Brusly Mccall last Mon.
day night and participated in the gay
cites of the occasion. Quite large
number of voters of the second ward
were present. Among those who went
from here were E. c. Hanson, DR.. E.
K. Sims, L. A. Landry, Jr., Walter
Lemann, B. j. Vega, Capt. II. G..
Whiteman. Mayor Charles Maurin,
Lueien Acosta, T. A. leblanc and
] Ohm ScEaff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

The many friends Of Judge Paul
/ ecbe will learn with pleasure that ne
has recovered from short but very
aisacreeable attack of grippe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Misses Mamie and Lorraine Har-
rison and Master Holt Harrison, OF
Henderson, Texas. were the guests OF
Miss Ora Dalferes yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

NJ. Baird, well-known citizen Of
Dutchtown, passed through Donald
sonville yesterday en- route home from
a visit to New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

], N. Curse aud his little daughter,
Gladys, of Plaquemine, spent last sun
day here as the guests of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Special bargains in mems and Ia
dies, shoes and all1ines otwinter goods,
atCheapTony's. A new stock OF spring
clothing just received.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

A, E. Rabenhorst, of Baton Rouge,
was a guest at the hospitable Con
dram home at Belle Helene last Sun
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Frank Allen, q valued young en-
ployee of the Imperial Drug Company,
of Napoleonville, sreut Sunday here
very pleasantly as the guest of his
friend, Fred. Converse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Misses Rose and Marie Picou. OF
Thibodaux, were visitors to Donald
sopville last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

~ mutual agreement between Mayor
Manrin and the members Of the town
council. the January meeting OF the
9a,.e,s hody has been predetermined.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

T. A. Williams, hustling young
business man of Crowley, spent last
Saturday and Sunday here as the
guest of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

MIR. and Mrs. James Hutches. OF IS
land plantation. IberVi!le parish are
visiting relatives here
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

George Landry returned Thursday
evening from a brief business trip TO
New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Hans N. Jacobsen, OF ne" dreams,
snent last sunday very pleasantly
With Miss Edith Aucoin at her hos
n,tabla home on St. Emma plantation
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Mohawk Tribe No. 80, Improved
Order of Red Men, has completed. ar
engagements for the public installation
OF its officers tomorrow afternoon, and
from all indications the event will
drove one of the most notable and sue
cessful of it's kind ever conducted in
DonaldsonVille. The ceremonies will
take place in the courthouse at
4 o'clock, and in addition to practi-
cally the full membership of Mohawk
Tribe, there will be present large
number of visiting Indians and sew
eral prominent state officials of the
Red Men order. Refreshments will be
served,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

J. F. Saxon, of Burnside, was trans.
acting business in DonaldsonVille last
Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
j. A. Da1feres
Irll,Hlr1IInIlur,IlnlE
ooNALDsoNyILLE. La.

SATURDAY. JAN. rs. 1908
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Mrs. z. D. Barton is spending e
few days here as the welcome guest of
her sister, Mrs. r. N. Sims, Sr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Get in the game and read The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

A. N. Marchand and G. N. Brous-
sard, leading citizens of the Prairie
vile section, visited Donaldsonville
Monday on business and were welcome
callers at this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie

q. DAVIDSON, captain P. T, BAbINl CLERK
This swift and elegant boat makes
FOUR TRIPS DAILZ
between DonaldsonviIle and Burnside, con-
Meeting with passenger trains, as follows:
Passengers going north take boat ats As o'clock
m. and 400 O'Clock D. IN.
Passengers going south take boat at 80 o'clock
a. IA. and 2 :t5 clock p. N.
horse-car at Burnside will convey passengers
to and from the boat FREE OF CHARGE.
Through tickets to all points sold on the boat.
Trunks and Baggage Handled.