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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Monday, Sept 1f-"The Lion and the Mousse"
 Wednesday. Sept 1s-"B Brown of Harvard.
 Thursday, Sept 24-''The Govern- or and the Boss"
 Friday, Sept 25-"The Governor and the Boss"
 Saturday. Sept 2e-Quincy Adams Sawyer.
 Monday, Sept 2s-"The Red Mill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
Mark 1w.in,. Maxs.

New York. Sept. T.-Mark Twain has forsaken New York as a place of resi- dence and henceforth will live in his Italian villa at Bedding. Conn. 0w- ing to his recent illness MT. Clemens physicians have advised him to rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
uDANCING."

Reopening reception and dance of Kicks dancing classes at the Academy, 43 East Main street, Mon- day evening, September [. 1908. Class for new beginners starting Thursday evening. September 10. Private lessons any hour. Tel 177-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
aia Eir. In Bethlehem. Pa.

Bethlehem, Pa. Sept. I.-The stor. age warehouse of the Twentieth Cen. tury company. owned by Adam Brin- ker. was destroyed by ire of unknown origin. entailing q loss of eloo.00o. Tie loss is covered by insuyance ; .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
SWEATER COATS FOR MEN.

Wool Coats of unquestoned style and quality made and trimmed in the best possible way coats that proud to sell and that you will be pleased to We carry wool coats only and in an assort- ment of and coorings that will not be found elsewhere-the popular Oxford Greys and white pre- dominating The evenings and early mornings are cold and fthese coats will be fou nd acceptable If
 you are interested we should be pleased to show them to you. u.................$2 .$2.50 to $500 each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
MEDIUM WEIGHT UNDERWEAR FOR MEN.

September weather is very changeable and the cool nights and mornings demand something heavier and warmer than the summer babriggan-heavy wool too warm at this season best garments at this sea- son are the Bristol and Norfolk and New Brunswick Fall Weight. These two lines comprise the best there is in the market both to quality and make-they come in both natural wool and whe-all sizes to 50.
 ......................5 .50c and $1.0O garment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08
pEYSER 1Oc COLLARS.

Are you paying 15 cents for your collars? If you you throwing away five cents every one you buy. The Peyser Collars made of LINEN-the majority of collars at 15c are cotton-we carry 40 styles in these collars every desirable shape that is made All heights and styles of the popular turnover and great variety of wingsthe new styles are here try these collars and, you will never pay more again. ...................... 10c cacl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08

 "a to the fhasr sensible svidtos the outside
  De moeh than
 lac in will found nal wand show window
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-08

SCHOOL HOSE FOR CHILL
 DREN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
.Jasmln Tohiss Entertained.

The following item clipped from the
Baton Rouge State Of Jan. 20 will
prove of interest to many of our
readers:
"a pretty event of the past week was
the violet dinner given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Sylvan Tobias in honor OF the
birthday anniversary OF their brother,
Jasmin Tobias. It was a charming
affair in every particular, as are all
the affairs at this lovely home. Vio-
letsIwere used in most artistic manner
in the table decorations. Small cut
glass bowls full of the fragrant
blossoms were placed amid the cut
glass and silver table appointments,
while scattered over the snowy damask
were numbers of the blossoms. Vio-
let, the colorscheme, was carried out
beautifully in the refreshments as we'll
as in the decor atoms. An elegant
course dinner was charmingly served.
Those present on this occasion we're:
Jasmin Tobias of Donaldsonville,
guest of honor; Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas
Tobias, Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Schloss
and MIR. and Mrs. Sylvan Tobias.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
4 pIaek Eve for PETTY partisanship.

The Louisiana supreme court has
lust rendered two decisions that tend to
mitig ate in some degree the unreason-
ably restrictive provisions OF the pri-
mary election law of 1906, and TO de
stroy entirely the intolerant partisan
depreciation placed upon some OF those
provisions in the interest of candidates
who seek 20 crowd other aspirants out
of the field on mere technicalities in
order that they may gobble the flesh,
pots osofIice for themselves without the
worry and expense of campaign.
The more interesting and important
Of these two decisions was banded down
by Associate Justice Land in the case
of the State ex rel. L. j. Trosclair VS..
the Democratic Parish Committee OF
Lafourche, wherein the relator APP
pealed from an adverse ruling OF the
district court on his application for a
mandamus TO COMPEL the defendant
committee to recognize his candidacy
for sheriff a: the Democratic primary
election to be held on the 18th OF the
present month. The committee had re-
fused this recognition on the ground
til at Mr.. Trosclair was not "a white
Democrat, as he claimed to be, be-
cause be had been previously known
as . Republican and had voted the
n LII lib at
tion. The supreme court decides that
the committee had no right or author
ity TO inquire into the truth OF the dec
laration that the applicant was mem.
Der OF the Democratic party; that its
plain ministerial duty was to place the
anne of the applicant on the Official
ballot; that the courts have authority
to compel by mandamus officers
Oh arged with the conduct of elections
to perform the specific duties imposed
upon them by law; that ''the object OF
Act 40 of 1906, commonly known as
the compulsory primary law, was to
secure to the people, free from politi-
cal dictation, the right and privilege
of choosing their public servants, and
the interference of q political commit
tee in matter not authorized by the
statute is repugnant to the reason and
spirit of the law"
The other decision, framed by Asso-
ciate Justice Provosty, affirms the rul-
ing of District Judge Darlington in the
suit of John r. Langridge Of Jefferson
parish against john B. Danenhauer
ct ais, to the effect that candidate
for Office cannot be denied the privf-
lege of participation in the primary
and a place on the ballot because his
expense assessment was rendered IL
the shape of check instead of actual
money. The courts decided that
checks constitute legal and usual
form OF payment and as such should
be accepted, the question as to whether
check would be paid on presentation
being subsequent and separate issue
to be determined only when properly
presented,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
An Admirable Platform.

The Republican candidates for po-
lice jurors in the parish of Assump-
lion have issued the following ad-
mirable and clear-cut platform OF
principles:
'sTo the People of the Parish of AS
SUMPTION:
'tThe undersigned, Republican can
didates for police jurors, respectfully
submit for your consideration the fol-
towing platform representing our
promises to the people:
s'First. We will abolish the present
system OF payment of per diem, mile
age and overseeing road men.
"Second. We will abolish the posi-
ton OF scale inspector, which is bur-
den on the people, who derive no good
from these inspections.
"Third. We will abolish the contract
with the district attorney.
"Fourth. We will abolish the con-
tract of the coroner and health officer,
and favor the consolidation of these
offices so as to reduce expenses.
"Fitth. We will abolish the sheriff S
contract for the feeding of prisoners,
capturing same, etc., which is at pres,
ent excessive in many respects.
"Sfxth. We will reduce parish taxes
from to mills.
'sSeventh. We will reduce the sal
airy of the parish treasurer to $500 per
annum.
Eighth. We will revise the salaries
of justices of the peace and constabl
throughout the parish.
ninth. We will endeavor to lower
the rate of printing of the parish,
which is far in excess of what it should
be in comparison with other parishes.
"Tenth. We will deposit the parish
money in banks paying the highest
rate of interest, with ample security.
Eleventh. We will endeavor to SO.
cure better public roads throughout
the parish.
Twelfth. We will work earnestly
for the betterment of public schools.
Thirteenth. We will submit a high
license proposition at the November
election of 1908, for the people to vote
upon, giving them their choice as be-
tween the present figure or raise to
five hundred, seven hundred and fifty,
or one thousand dollars.
"These principles, if carried out,
will save. the parish of Assumption
from eight to ten thousand dollars per
annum; upon them we confidently
appeal for support at the April cleo
tioR on April %, 1908.
Respectfully: Geo. DeRussy, first
ward; U. B. Dugas, second ward; T.
]. Delaune, third ward; W. 7. Jones,
fourth ward;C. E. Landry, fifth ward
]. o. Delaune, sixth ward; T. P.
Himel, seventh ward"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Close of the Campaign.

| Inc DSuOCFdtiC pIlLnhEy 1UE tAlS
nomination of state and parish Of
ficers will occur on Tuesday next, the
18th inst, the present week having
witnessed the close of the campaign
throughout the state.
Both local factions of the Demo
or attic party have put out full tickets
for parochial officers, and in several
Of the wards there are factional as
| we'll as independent candidates for the
various ward Offices in the gift of the
voters. fhe contest has been waged
with much vigor and determination on
both sides, and in many instances the
results will be very close.
Chief Deputy Sheriff E. G. Hanson
heads one ticket, with ] as. S. Barman
for CLERK OF court, r.. j. Chauvin and
W. A. Sibley for representatives, L.
A. Landry, Jr., for assessor, DR.. E.
K. Sims for coroner, and Charles
Maurin for member of the state cen
trail committee.
The opposition ticket is headed by
John G. KOS for sheriff, with Gus
Melancon for clerk of court, Jos.
Gonzales for representative, A. A.
Killing for assessor, DR.. Paul T. Thib-
odaux for coroner, aud G. G. Weber
for state central committeeman.
There is no opposition for police
jurors to George B. Reuss in the first
ward, J. NJ. Curse, Jr., in the second,
Mich ael Tobias in the third, Henry L.
WE'LL in the fourth, and Rosemond
Braud in the sixth. L. W. Armitage
and q. B. McManus are the oppsing
candidates in the fifth ward, Oreal
Gonzales and Numa S. Landry in the
seventh, and Fl. A. Webb and Thos.
P. Dixon in the eighth.
r. NJ. McCulloh, candidate for state
senator from the ninth senatorial dis
trict, composed. Of the parishes of
Ascension and st. James, is Without
opposition and has been duly declared
he nominee of his party for that Of
fee.
The campaign has been entirely free
from personalities and unpleasant in
cidents, but none the less strenuous
and animated for all that. All of the
candidates have canvassed the parish
and brought their claims to the atten-
ton of the votes, and none of them
will have cause to reproach himself
for lack OF effort should the fight go
against him.
Interest in the gubern asorisl race
has been secondary to th at engendered
by the local contest, but it IS gener-
ally conceded that the parish will re-
turn substantial majority for vii.
kinsen.
Though very few people are aware
of the fact, " said an army officer the
other day, the United States govern
ment owns and maintains a national
cemetery in Mexico. It is located at
San Cosme, near the City OF Mexico, |
and was purchased aud established in /
The year 1850 for the purpose of in
serring the remains of soldiers OF the |
United States who died or were killed
IL that vicinity during the war with
Mexico and also for the purpose of in.
aerring the bodies of citizens of the
United States who have died Ia that
sieinitV since that Derfssa ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Registration Figures.

E. n. Slator, clerk of registration,
announces that the total number of
qualified voters in the parish of Ascen-
sion is 1915, divided into wards and
precincts as follows:
First ward-First precinct, So; sec
ond, 20; third, III. Total, 2l2.
Second ward-Total, 104
Third ward-First precinct, 100: Sec
ond, 1T. Total, 327.
Fourth ward-Total, 70.
Fifth ward-First precinct, 81; sec
ond, SIS. Total, 1l2.
Sixth ward-First precinct, II; sec
ond, 38. Total, so.
Seventh ward-First precinct, 237;
second, 228. Total, 465.
Eighth ward-Flrst precinct, 200;
second, lo2. Total, 302.
The total registration of the parish
was 2222, as follows: Whites, 22l2; ne
groes, 10; natives, 2195: foreign, 27;
qualified under section of the state
constitution, 567; educational qualif-
cation, ( whites 1913; personal prop
erty qualification, none: real property
qualification, 142; educational qualifi-
cation, (oegroesl !, 10; personal prop
erty qualification, none; real property
qualification, none.
The poll tax payments in this parish
for 1907 amounted to 1924, according
to revised and corrected figures given
out yesterday afternoon from the Of
fee of Sheriff S. H. ST. Martin. It is
apparent, therefore, that many have
registered who have not the poll tax
qualification, while on the other hand
a large number of would be voters
who paid their poll taxes failed to reg
lister. AS result, several hundred
citizens are disqualified from partici-
pating in this years elections either
by failure to pay two years poll taxes,
or by neglecting to register in time.
Despite all the efforts of the local
press and candid dates to enlighten the
voters as to their duties in the prem
ises, there appears to be much ignor-
ance and confusion as to suffrage
qualification. Many think the poll
tax qualification all that is necess airy,
and yet others imagine that participa-
ton in the primary of four years ago
entities them to the right to vote this
year. They will learn better shortly,
and, we hope, profit by the experience.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Looking for a Bet

A prominent Hanson supporter re-
siding 10 Donaldsonville requests The
Chief to announce that he is anxious to
wager 500 on the success of the Han
son ticket In the forthcoming Demo-
cratic primary. He wishes to bet this
amount at even money either that
Mr.. Hanson will be the next sheriff Of
the parish of Ascension, or that of the
Two sets of candidates for paroehial
Offices, majority of those aligned
with the Hanson faction will be nomi-
mated over their opponents. The sum
named 500, has been deposited with
Publisher James Won Lotten of the
Donaldsonville Times, who is author
ICED to make the wager on the terms
stated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

The games of 7. Q. Harris, private
seeretar5 20 Gov. Blanchard, and
former State Treasurer Ledoux E.
Smith o9 Rapides are mentioned in
connection with the new Office Of trav-
cling auditqs 90 examine the accounts
OF state tax collectors. Mr.. Harris
is an experienced newspaper man,
hence ii goes without saying that he is
competent to fill this Office or any
other TO the queen S or the governors
taste. Doubtless genial Ledoux Smith
would make a tip, top travelling au-
d tor also, but We should not be ex
pected To admit that anybody can
handle the job as well as newspaper
man.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Even in the woody wilds of rural Lou
8siana's pine clad s'hills and hollers
nusic hath charms to soothe the ma
Give breast, young and old. In faith
whereof listen 60 the testimony of the
only sVs I. Holland, the quaint scribe
whose genius shines genially forth in
Che ST. Helena Echo: ''Tom Holland,
that's our wiie's little boy, while going
home from the entertainment Tuesday
night said that Mr.. Edgar Nettles GER
Sainly could play graphophone
mightg pretty"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

To the Electors OF the Ninth Senatorial District
of louisiana:
Submitting to the pronounced wishes of many
friends, both in ST. James and Ascension, beg to
announce my aspirations for nomination. at the
somiug primary election, as the candidate OF the
Democratic party for the Office of senator from
the ninth senatorial district OF Louisiana.
Promising, should | be nominated and elected,
10 bend all effort TO the proper and honest ful-
Sllment Of every duty of the Office, ask the
votes of the electors of this district.
R. McCuLLOH.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
For Sale or Rent.

TlHE OLD SIMS PROPERTY in Faubourg la
Il Pipe, about thre-quarters of a mile below
Donaldsonville. Has eight-reom residence with
Kitchen, and all necessary outbuildings. Ten
bearing pecan trees, and numerous other fruit
and shade trees. Large yards and pasture. Title
perfect. For further information apply to or adj
dress THE. CHIEF, Donaldsonyille La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
For Rent.

fHNHE NEAT and comfortable cottage situated
Il in Railroad avenue across the street from
the postofilee and adjoining the Times Office.
Handsomely finished inside and provided with
electric light fixtures. Suitable either for resi-
dence or place OF business. Rent very reason
able. Apply to AUGUST S. BRAUD, Garyvil1e,
la
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
For Sale.

SMALL TRACT OF LAND. containing cot
- tage, flower garden hedges and fruit trees
Also store building, eeiled and finished through
fine corner stand. Has realized, and will con-
tinue to realize, 50 per cent. Bounded on north
by New River, east by James Jones. south by
Bayou Conway. and west by John Walker.
Price, $12D0. Apply to Or address.
j u. GONZALES. Gonzales La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
Mad va,r Rnai,,as.t

If you don't nobody will. It is your business
to keep onl of all the trouble you can and you
can and viii keep out OF liver and bowel trouble
il you take DIR. Kings New Life Pills, They
keep hilhousness. maiaria and ;anndics oSt 81
your system. sc. at any drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
For Sale.

THE JOSEPH BABIN residence property in
i Mississippi street, near Catholic church.
House contains eight spacious rooms, con-
veniently arranged. Large, Well-drained OF. For
terms ETC., apply TO or address FEREAND
BABIN. Donaidsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
FOR SALE.
Lone Star Plantation, St.
Charles Parish.

over 1900 acres in tract. valuable for either
~ Sugar or Rice. Seed Cane to plant 225
acres. 100 acres frst-year Stubble. Seconds can
be kept to make next year S planting. address,
HENRY MCCALL. 2. 0. Bog al. New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
For Sale.

I HAVE twenty good, acclimated farm mules.
i VIII sell for cash, or on time with good
security and eight per cent per annum interest
on notes. Apply to c. b, McAIanus at the Brad
ford places near Burnside, or address him at Dom
aldsonville, La. J, L. BRADFORD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
LANES T. AFRAID

is hereby announced as candidate for assessor
IF the parish of Ascension, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
FOB ASSESSOR
A. 8 LING
LOUIS A. LANDRY, JR.,

IS hereby announced as a candidate for assessor
of the parish of Ascension subject to are action
Of tina Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
FoR CORONER
DR.. e. K. SINS

s.hereby announced as candidate for Pe-elec-
&ion TO the Office Of coroner of the parish OF AS
,,snsion, subject to the Democratic primary to
as held Jan. %, 1905
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
soR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
-----7------- - -
]. N. LUsK

q hereby announced as candidate for justice OF
she peace from the ninth ward Of Ascension par
ish, subject to the Democratic primary to be
held Jan. 2S, 1908.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

hereby announced as candidate for re-eIec
9ion to the office of assessor of the parish OF AS
az nsion. subject to the action of the Democratic
pa rty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
FOR CLERK OF COURT.
GUS. ?. MELANCoN
FOR STATE SENATOR

hereby announced as candidate for clerk o
court of the parish of Ascension, subject to tn
action of the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
JOSEPH GONZALES
w. A. sIBLEY

is hereby announced as a candidate for the legis-
Iature from this parish, subject to the action of
she Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

3 hereby announced as candidate for the
legislature from this parish, subject to the action
# the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
DIR. PAUL T. THIBoDAUx

o 2iereby announced as a candidate for coroner
al the parish OF Ascension subject to the action
u the Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
EnWARn HANSON

hereby announced az candidate for sheriff
tue parish OF Ascension, subject to the action
~ che Democratic party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Got. Blanchard Is exerting HIS off
Giat Influence towards securing clean
registration and faiE election through
out the state, and particularly in the
gotten boroughs of Orleans and Jeffer.
son. Is he succeeds in cleansing these
polittco Augean stables he will have
accomplished more than ever before
towards his declared ambition to
Ground out his career" by credit
able gubernatorial administration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
-.z-s-
FOR SHERIFF

8uviug been urged and solicited by number
81 friends 10 become q candidate for the Office
sheriff, hereby announce my candidacy for
o 10 office subject to Democratic primaries.
JOHN &. KLOB.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

& typographical tumble that rem.
diered one OF its Sunday morning edi-
Gorials unintelligible is thus explained
by the Baton Rouge Truth: "The ed
ttor is not here at night, the foreman
was engaged elsewhere and the man
who made up the forms, a stranger,
was drunk and dropped the type in
any old fashion. That's the whole
saa story"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

,5~Ths Chief is entered at the Donaldson
lie, La. postoiiice for transmission through
r., mails at secoud-class rates, and is received
. hbscri bers POSTAGE FREE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

ey~Au kinds of JOB PRINTING executed at
- Chief office promptly, cheaplY and in the
s1.t style. telephone No. "a.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-25

Is ELLA BENTLEY, Assoo.Ars ED.ron
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Halls catarrh Cure is taken inter
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