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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
MR.. AuNrnR TRANSFERRED.

The news that Mr.. ]. G. Hunter, who
for the past seven years has been
surveyor for Licyd's Register Of Ship.
ping in the Chesapeake bay district,
Is to be transferred to England. Will
occasion sincere regret, not only on
the part of the shipping men and
shipbuilders. with whom he has been
most intimately associated, but among
the many warm friends tile popular
surveyor has mafh during his stay
here afr. Hunter not only has been
a valuable man in his profession. and
one OF the best of fellows among his
friends; he has invested mis- money
IN local enterprises. contributed to
charitable causes, and in various
other ways proven mat he has the
interests of his adopted home a,
heart, Bon voyage TO him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

at Denver to Mr.. Bryan. and II Is just
the beginning Of what all the states
will eventually do. The Democratic
state committees OF Ohio and Ten
ncssee have also endorsed MIR. Bryan
for the presidency. These happenings
Of the past few days must greatly
dampen the ardor of the Eastern elm
inators who fancy that they have
only to suggest that Mr.. Bryan can
not carry New York. New Jersey or
New England state to set the South
ern and Western elements in the par
~ to thinking that. after all it would
be better to take chances in the 1908
campaign with n substitute. The fact
Is that the temper of the Democratic
voters OF the South and the West la
altogether different from what II was
In 1904 or 1900. when signs OF anti
radical reaction We're everywhere Wis
iblc. The reactionary movement was
strong at Kansas City, whore II al
most broke down Mr.. Dryan's person
al popularity and forced him to take
up anti.imperlalism an Eastern fad.
for his paramount issue" Al St.
Louis In 1904 1t shelyed Organism for
Parkcrsm; but the Southern and
Western shelvers have since repented
their mnnouvers In sackcloth and
ashes,
If any Southern state really con-
tains the nuclus OF an opposition to
Organism. that opposition ought to be
visible in Tennessee. The leading
Democratic papers In that state have
fought him consistently for the last
twelve years. 1t was Tennessee which
took the lead among Southern states
In pushing forward Judge Parker for
the presidential nomination. Yet now
It falls into line for Mr.. Bryan with :
| out whimper or protest. Kansas
cast Its votes for Parker in the St.
Louis convention. but the Sunhower
state now refuses TO look ut tho
MAP of Organism" and pledges Itself
to It's first love. Ohio and also Wis
consin were strong Parker states in
1904, but they now are arrayed in
solid line for the man from Nebraska.
The work of tho elimlnators In New
York Is very amusing because they
seem to be working In taissful ignor-
nnce OF conditions IN the Democratic
party in the South and the West.
Those conditions are being disclosed
az different state conventions are be-
ing held 10 ratlfy a choice for the
presidential nomination which cir,
cumstances have made inevitable. Mr..
Bryan gets the delegates everywhere
for two reasons. In the first place he
has the support of the mistaken rank
and file of the party. despite his past
failures. In the second place, no or
setting pressure is brought on the
politicians to displace him: for dis
placement would necessitate replace
meni, and there Ia no leader OF equal
ability and strength anywhere Ia
sight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY &c. 1905
ANTI ROOSEVELT FEELING IN
.asN The SOUTH GROWING.

The special correspondents of tha
great newspapers who now are roam
ing through this great land of ours
for the purpose Of securing material
Tor political representations of the
Republican sort seem to be aulc to
size up the situation quite accurately
except In the South. 1t Ia the South
that bothers them and every reference
TO 1t has an az attached This week
FORMER Assistant Postmaster General
Hitchcock, who gave up his position
to become Tafts manager. begins a
tour of the South and perhaps after
shis lators are done, the situation Will
be clearer. Mr.. Hitchcock has large
acquaintance among the negro Rcpub
llcans and high expectations are en-
tcrtained that by persuasion, wordr
and "otherwlsc,' that no will throw
the blacks In line for TAFT Surely
the South Is great and fertile field
for delegate getting In the interest OF
aspirants for the Republican nomina-
zion for President: and 1t is being
worked With increasing activity OF
late, although not as yet "for all II is
WORTH" and it certainly does appear
as IL Hitchcock has q task on his
hands to stem the Anti-Taft.Roosevelt
sentiment, The Florida, convention
was q decided setback for the Taft
candidacy. And now comes the infor-
nation that the adminlstration-con
trolled state committee down In Gcor-
gia lis likely to be pushed out OF It.;
position OF party prestige by the Re
publican State League. thirty thou
sand strong and composed OF the rank
and ME OF the party in Georgia, rs
distinguished from the office holding
contingent. II is opposing Roosevelt.
ana Taft and threatens to call state
convention for the election of Chica-
70 delegates because. as its leaders
niiege, the regular state committee
docsp't dare just now to call one ior
the reason that an anti Roosevelt
delegation would be surely tc chos-
en-, and Is therefore delaying the call
In the hope that conditions may be
changed by Hitchcock. In North Car.
Gina, too there is an open rebellion
against the Republican Office holding
machine-alleGedly Il mere marionette
for the White House-the Republican
business men by the hundreds
throughout the state are said to be
longing for the end of Rooseveltism
and return to more certain business
conditions than now, and openly PIN
ming their faith 10 "Uncle Joe" Can
non as the most available candidate.
AL these things are interestingly
Significant for the chief reason that
they show the sort OF n fight that the
atooacvelt-Taft forces have on their
hands down South''--a section that
Yields no electoral vote for the Re-
publican ticket---and from the
cliancea also that this entire tori
tory will have been scratched with
tho finest sort OF delegate getting
comb before any of the other candi-
dates boomers get to work down
there There is. 1t is said. strong
assertiye popular sentiment for
y Hughes as the Republican nominee
but delegates with votes. not scnti-
merit, are what make nominees in a
Hajcpal convention.
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IMPOSSIBLE TO sTgM THE lsRYAis
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

a farmers boy living near Stirling
III. dug through snow drifts from 4
TO 6 feet deep in going eight miles 20
ms sweetheart on his wedding day.
Both his feet were frozen. The
couple were compelled to 20 later
Two miles to a preachers house. ts.t
they were married. That couple
certainly deserve all the happiness
that Is coming to them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

Almost every day We read of some
oattleship or cruiser crew breaking all
records for hitting the mark. If these
these reports are all true this nov
eminent must be spending whole 10,
for targets.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

The Florida Times Union is out
WIN an industrial edition in which tho
beauties and slories OF Jacksonville
and Florida are exploited. Tho fact
mat 1t Is published by the Times
Union is a guarantee in Itself that It is
ain attractive edition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

You had better read all YOU can
ABOUT the Now York Paris auto racers
because 1t Will not be long before they
VIII be lost 70 the world for weeks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
A sure Cure.

"You are lots thinner than you usc.l
TO he"
Yes. indeed. am"
taking an obesity cure?"
Yes. wo hago stopped housokesp-
ing and gono to boarding ~ Houston
Post. 8. as S 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

The Now York man who passed out
the new Aye dollar gold piece for a
cent had about as much senso as tho
person who designed 81.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

Aha! so Japanese warship
sneaking along in the wake of on
fleet Is It? The plot thickens.-
Washington Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
WITH THE PARAeRAPHERs.

The red flag of anarchy will find no
room TO wave in this town. The col
ors of the United States are good
enough for us.-Philadelphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

, fact when he bought his lot.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer
II appears TO be nearly MS costly for
: an American girl to divorce title "a
to marry. one.-St. Louis Post-Uis-
Even as king of the Ice Trust Morse
can't have found as much coolness as
| he does now.-New York American.
The average presidential boom Is
non-dirigibie and keeps hitting against
things.-Philadelph Ledger.
The rule seems 10 be that quiet
weddings follow rather loud divorce
/ suits.-Detroit News.
II might help IL certain OF the un-
employed wouldn't spend so much
time, etc. playing bridge.-Indianap-
oils News
ut may be unjust says Mr.. Grump.
"but the word suffragettes always sug.
gests cigarettes to me."--Kansas City
| Times.
| 1t Is strange that no matter how
hard the wholesale price of eggs
! drops. the retail market never breaks.
Chicago Evening Post.
The nine foot -sheet LIN in Olilaho-
, ma originated in Texas, where only
one sheet to the bed Is used-Charles-
ton News and Courier.
The aeronaut- banker who went in
I to the hands OF receiver is excep-
+. tionai Usually Il is the deposition
who is up in the air.-philadelphia
North American.
Eight dollars to one doughnut that
/ Thomas A. Edison, who prevented a
woman from committing suicide
didn't do 1t by turning one of his talk
ing machines upon her.-Louisyille
+, Courier Journal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

Eddie Foy. the actor. is to be n
neighbor OF Rockefeller. Wonder
whether mir. Foy was aware OF that
fact when he bought his lot.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

Isaasaa and Oklahoma have follow
a. Yiscsnsin IN spieagias their votes
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

f. C. HATHAWAY, General Man
aser. WM. r. ALLEN. General Sup
erintendent Railways
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

II appears 10 be nearly as costly FOL
an American girl to divorce title a.
to marry. Qne.--St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch. ~ $500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
sle maaIn aareaa,

@. Il. Thaoker-lcdItor and Publisher.
l. L. Pugh--. Advertising Manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

iMpossiRLs 70 sreM THE laRyAn
VIDE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

Entered Mt the Newport Nsws, Va,
Pcstoillce as second.claes matter,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05
"The Ruuaways. .

Musical comedies may come and
musical comedies may go. but .'The
Runaways" will gallop on forever.
That, SO far, has been the record of
the brilliant operetta that helped to-
make the New York Casino such asde-
lightful place for smart Gothamites to
go to, and for which a long future ca
reer is predicted by well-known critics.
This attr action, which will be seen at
the Gondran theatre tomorrow night,
the 9th inst, has more laughs, anus
ing situations and catchy songs il as
many minutes than any other musical
production on the road. The com
pany presenting it is we'll balanced
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05

Growing Crops with Electricity.

La England they are experimenting
with growing wheat and vegetables
with the aid of electricity. The tests
50 far have been very successful on a
small scale at the experimental station.
A number of wires are stretched
over the field high enough from the
ground to permit the farming opera
tions to go on underneath. These
wires extend all over the acreage nm
der experiment, and are supported by
posts in long parallel spans, protected
by high-tension insulators. Electricity
is supplied at a pressure of 1o0, 900
volts. AS soon as the wires are
charged leakage Immediately begins.
Brush" discharges take place all
along the line; that Is, the electricity
"fzzlesn off the line with a peculiar
buzzing, audible to the ear and with o
glow which is visible in the dark,
Anyone walking about below the wires
can distinctly feel the effect OF the
electricity on the hair. This stimulat.
ing action of electricity Is what makes
the plant life grow SO much better and
quicker than under natural conditions.
The electrifeation is maintained for
some hours each day, but Is shut of at
night. Gooseberries yielded II per
cent increase under its subtle In
fueuce; strawberries, 36 s per cent In
crease; tomatoes, none. In another
plot carrots yielded so per cent in
crease and beets 30 per cent, with an
increase of / per cent sugar content
under similar treatment.
Twenty acres of wheat were treated
With discharge wires at considerable
height and high tension current; the
electrified wheat gave better quality
of -four.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05

and capable, with plenty of pretty
sirls). and the stage settings and cos.
TUNES are unusually elaborate and
beautiful.
"A Kiss for Each Day in the Week.
is the song hit of the show. Butch, 2
the jockey comedian, diminutive in
statue and inimitable In his clever de-
lineation of the role, will be assisted
in rendering this tuneful melody by
the 'six widsome Widows each typi-
flying one day Of The week.
'sThe Runaways'' will be produced
here with all the attention TO stage
technique and skill which character
lied the first presentation of the
comedy in New York city, and AN
evening OF unalloyed pleasure and
entertainment is guaranteed all who
attend
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05
Cures Woman's Weaknesses.

We refer to that boon to weak, nervous,
suffering women known as DR.. Pierce'a
Favorite Prescription.
DR.. John Fyfe one Of the Editorial staff
OF TIE EcI.ECTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says
of Unicorn root (Efet0'tt1s DiotcG) which
is one of the chief ingredients of the Ea-
vorite Prescription -:
IA remedy which invariably acts as utter
inc invigorator makes for normal ac-
tivity Of the entire reproductive system
He continues lin Heionias we have medica-
ment which more fully answers the above
purposes than any other drug lUitfl fUlltc nT
acquainted. La the treatment of diseases Pc
culiar to women it is seldom that case is
seen which does not present some indication
for this remedial agent" Dr.. Fyfe further
says: "The following are among the leading
indications forH elonias tUnicorn root. Pain
or aching in the back. with sleucorFhpa
atomic weak condition. OF the reproductive
organs of Somen. mentN depression and lF-
ritabiiIty. associated WitH chronic diseases Of
the reproductive organs of women; constant
sensation g9 heat I'm the region OF the kid-
neys; menbrrhagi4 tfiooding). due to weak
ened condition oil Ithe reproductive system;
peTod 1ig rom or aceonpansing agHa al
abnog91al condition of the digestive organs
and AHRmic thin blood habit; dragging
seasseaons in the extreme lower part OF the
II more or less of the above SYMPTOMS
are pIEssnE. no. InYaII M woman eaal-asQ
Better than take DR.. Pierce.s Eayarite
PTesCFTptT0Tl, one d the leading ingredI-
ei1ts 81 WHICH is Unicorn root, or Helonias,
and the medical properties of which it
most faithfully represents.
OF Golden Seal root, another prominent
ingredient of rFavorite Prescription"
Prof. Finley EllingWood, NJ. D., of Ben
nett Medical College. Chicago, says:
uTs is an important remedy in disorders of
the womb In all catarrhal conditions
and general eafeeblement, it is useful
Prof John NJ. Scudder. ii. D., late OF
Cincinnati, says of Golden Seal root:
aIn relation to its general effects on the
system there is no medicine in use about loltich
there is such general tndntnlity Of opinion. It
is u1iiUeFsdtly regarded IS the tonic useful In
all debiIitated states.n
Prof. r. Bartholow, NJ D., of Jefferson
Medical College, says of Golden Seal:
sYaluable IN uterine henoTThage, menor-
rhagia lfo0ding1 and congestive dgsmenor-
rhoea painful rnenstfuationl."
DIR. Pierceis Eayorite Prescription faith
fully represents all the above named in
gradients and cures the diseases for which
they are recommended.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05
DoNALDsoNyILLE sAIL.EDAY DECEMBER
AROUND THE STATE.
Items Of Interest gulled From the
Louisiana Press.
Forest Fires at Covington- Mrs. Martha p.
Foster Dies at Franklin Good c overn-
ment League Organized at Lake
Charles caying ear
P1aquemine.

John NJ. Villac, mechanic of New
Orleans, was found dead in buggy
at Covington.
Forest fires are raging near Gov
lngton and much loss to property has
been sustained.
Armas Woods, the convicted muir
derer Of Mansur Nacer, a Syrian,
was. sentenced to hang at Crowley.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
to wreck Texas and Pacific Napo
leonville branch train near Napoleon
vile.
S. H. Cordill, prominent planter,
was assaulted and painfully wounded
by an unidentified negro at his home
near Winnsboro.
Several cases of ptomaiEe poison
ing in Covington are believed to have
originated in oysters purchased at a
schooner landing.
Mrs. Martha P. Foster, aged eighty
one years, mother of United States
Senator Murphy J. Foster, died at her
home in Franklin. =
Mrs. J. w. Condor, of Covington,
was killed and several other persons
were injured when a gravel train
crashed into the passenger depot at
Florenville.
Following an attempt to intimidate
negroes at Corbin and Walker, cit
izens of the former town held mass
meeting and adopted strong resolu-
tions eondemning the lawIessness.
A serious cave in the Mississippi
river occurred at Plaquemine at the
point where the government locks are
being constructed, but work on them
will not be retarded by the accident.
A Good Government League has
been organized at Lake Charles for
the purpose OF assisting the police of
fieers IN enforcing the law, particularly
the prohibition ordinance which goes
into effect on Jan. /.
The report of the special committee
appointed to Investigate tie State
Normal School at Natchitoches sas-
tained every charge made by Governor
Sanders and alleged that. the affairs
Of the institution under DR.. B. c..
CaldWeli's administr we're in a
deplorable condition.
Great apprehension is felt by citi
zens of Assumption parish over the
vast numter Of water by acinths which
are aceumulatfng IN Bayou Lafourche
between Napoleonvflle and Thibodsux,
and Immediate steps will be taken to
warn the leyee boards OF the impend
ing danger to navigation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05
DKY aooDs. . f.5UEaIEs, =,
LODGES
Kenneth Lodge No. Al,
Knights OF Pytiias.

GONyENEs in Masonic Temple the second
~ and fourth Thursday evenings of ,a.4l
month at O'clock. Visiting brethren cordially
welcomed. Sick benefits. funeral tax and ali lie
joining endowment or insurance rank. CLlala-
cellor Commander, Il, Langbecker; Vice C1lssIl-
cellor Commander. Jules Leumas; NJ aste1 ,r
Work, Or. y. q. hruInheid; Ireiate bred l.eIt-
dry; Keeper of Records and Seal j. L. Blulu;
Master OF Finance, Nni. Ffolzheinler; hisssttsr
OF Exchequer, Jacob Blum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05
LIST or LETTERS
Remaining in the postoffice at Donaldsonville
La Saturday. Decemher S 1903


When calling for these letters say advertised
If not called for in two weeks they win be sent
to the Dead Letter Office at Washington. D. G.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05

Rose stahl, the actress, always
carries with her on her routes, a lb
electric aatiron for convenience in
ironing out dainty gowns.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-12-05

Since our last report the sheriff's
Office has issued hunting licenses to
the following persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-09
Had rr.,t For III. wife.

Or. George Harvey, local Veter
mary physician, was called to stable
not long ago to minister to horse
that was down with collie II was a
serious case. and the doctor saw that
the only way to save the horse would
be to insert a tube In Its side and
allow the gas on its stomach to escape
Just because he thought 1t would star
tie the owner OF his horse Harvey
struck a match and lighted the gas al
the end OF the tube The man didn't
say much at the time. but he WAS prop
erly impressed. He had never heard
OF using a horse for an Illuminating
plant. The next day when DR.. Har-
yey came around to see how the horse
was getting along-it was all over the
collie then-the owner tapped him on
the shoulder.
"My wife was away yesterday" ne
said. "but she's home now. Just light
I'D the horse again, will you? want
her to see it."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-09
Ancient Watsrwsrks.

HezekIah. king Of judah, who reigned
In the years III to es8 B. c., was q
pioneer In constructing a system Of
waterworks, bringing water Into the
city of Jerusalem. In the holy book
we read. He made the pool and con-
duit and brought the water Into the
city, stopping the upper part OF Gihon'
and brought It straight down to the
west side OF the city OF David. And
Hezeklah prospered In all bis works
From the pools Of Solomon" near
Bethlehem. water was conveyed to
Jerusalem, distance Of six or seven
miles, through conduit of earthen
pipe about ten inches IN diameter. The
pipe was lncased within two stones,
hewn out to at 1t. then covered over
with rough stones cemented together.
Even in those days boil the water
was q we'll known injunction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-09
AIsxanSria 6azstte.
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY 9. 1908.
rh. Man that Mad. Nisssrs.

When the first suspension bridge was
thrown over Niagara there was a great
and tumultuouS opening ceremony
such as the Americans love, and many
NJ the great ones OF the United States
assembled to do honor TO the occasion.
and among them was Roscoe Conkllng
Conkling was one OF the most brilliant
DubIic men whom America mas pro-
duced-a man OF commanding. even
beautiful. presence and OF perhaps I'M
paralleled vanity. He had been called
(by an opponent a human peacock
After the ceremonies attending the
opening OF the bridge had been con-
cluded Conkling. with many others.
was at the railway station waiting 10
depart; but. though others were there
he did not mlngle with them, but strut
ted and plumed himself for their ben
eft posing that they might get the fun
effect of all his majesty
One OF the station porters was 80
impressed that. stepping up to another
who was hurrying by trundling load
Of luggage, he jerked his thumb IN
Conkling's direction and
"Who's that fellerT he asked. rs
he the man as built the bridgeT
The other studied the great man
moment.
"Thunder! No." said he. Hes the
man as made the falls."-H. Perry
Robinson IN Putnam's Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-09
IdiOma.ie English.

Mrs. Fremont. la Il sketch OF DER Ia
Their. Senator Benton. tells The follow
ing story Of the French bishop at 81
Louis at the time ~ the purchase OF
Louisiana. She says:
1t was point Of honor among the
older French not 10 learn English. Du'
the bishop decided that II would oe
better to acquire 1t, especially for use
from the pulpit To force himself
Into the familiar practice OF the Ian
guage he secluded himself for awhile
with the family Of an American farm
er. where he would hear no French
The experiment proved very success
full Soon he had gained a sufficient
Auency to deliver a sermon In English
Senator Benton was present when II
was to be given. aud his feelings may
be imagined as the bishop, refined
and polished gentleman. announced:
"My friends. I'm right down glad 70
see such a smart chance Of folks here
today"