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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

E. w. Durant, Jr., who was ap
pointed collector Of customs at the
port of Charleston by President Taft,
is quite well known in this parish,
having married Mrs. Gregg Chisolm,
nee Miss Mamie Miles. one of the
daughters of the late Gen. Wm.
Porcher Miles of Burnside.
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The multitude of friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Lemann will join The
Chief IN extending them Warmest con-
CALCULATIONS upon the birth of fine
little son, their first child, who made
his appearance into this merry old
world on Sunday, March IA. The
happy event transpired at Natehez,
Miss, where Mrs. Lemann is spending
some time as the guest of relatives,
and is rendered doubly gladstone by
reason of that fact that both the new
conner and his happy mother are doing
as well as could be desired. The
proud father is reeuperating slowly
and there is ground for hope that he
will ultimately recover entirely.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

W A. Terrfo, formerly of this city,
but for some time past a resident OF
New Orleans. arrived here Saturday
evening on visit to relatives, re
naming until Sunday afternoon.
.tBfIly's" legion Of friends in this
community were delighted to find him
looking as rotund and genial as ever,
and to learn that he is meeting with
much success in his new line of work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Lanny Montero left Tuesday for
where he will take charge OF
the billiard hall and soft drink estab
Iishment conducted in that city by
Brand & Montero, the junior member
OF which firm is John Montero, for
merIy of this city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Messrs. r. Henderson, Louis Bos
ton and Jos. N. Gisclard returned
yesterday from Shreveport, where they
the annual convention of the
head camp of Louisiana, Woodmen OF
the World, as delegates from Olive
Camp No. Is, OF this city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
pEpIr1oN FOR DIS CHARGE.

To the Honorable Rufus Z. Foster, Judge Of the
District Court of the United States for the
Eastern District of Louisiana:
AIRS. CATHERINE T. WEBSTER, wife of
VI James S. Webster, of Cofeld, IN the parish
of Ascension and state of Louisiana. in said dis
day of November 1908, last past. she was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the acts of congress
relating to bankruptcy; that she has duly sur
rendered all her property and rights Of property
and has fully complied with all the requirements
Of said acts and of the orders OF court touching
said bankruptcy.
Wherefore she prays that she may be decreed
by the court to have full discharge from all
debts proyab1e against her estate under said
bankrupt acts, except such debts as are excepted
BY law from such discharge.
DATED this l3th day Of March A. d., 1909.
MRS. CATHERINE 7. WEBSTER,
I9o111
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Homestead Notice.
DEpARrmENr OF THE INTERIOR, !

DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans La. Feb. 49, 1909.
NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES T. CAR
IN PENTER, of Geismar. La, who on December
g. 1908. made homestead entry No. 26.131, serial
No. 01119, for n e of section IS, township 9
South. range e, d, east Of river meridian, has
fled notice OF intention to make final five year
proof. to establish claim to the land above de-
seribed. before J. S. Rarman, clerk of court at
Donaldsonyille, Louisiana on the 18th day Of
April, 1909; claimant names as witnesses: Ed
nond Eliser. Thomas Row, William Eliser, Lo-
vel Dixon, all of Dutehtown, La.
WALTER Il. COHEN. Register,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
Bankrupt Notice.

In the District Court OF the United States Of
America for the Eastern District of Lou
isiana-Baton Rouge Division.
In the Matter Of Mrs. Catherine 7. Webster, in
Bankruptcy, No. 1877.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

SUCCESS MAGAZINE requires the services Of
- 4 man in Ascension to look after expiring
subscriptions and to secure new business By
means of special methods unusually effective;
nositian permanent Prefer one with experience.
but ssoaHd consider any applicant with good nat
=f1raI quail feations; salary so per day. with
cT,I,arsission option. Address, with references.
d. a Peacock. Room I02. Success Magazine
Bldg. New York.
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ORDER or NOTICE THEREON

Eastern District of Louisiana Parish Of East Ba-
ton Rouge:
ing the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered BY the court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 2nd day of April, 4. D.,
1904 before BEN B. TAYLOR. referee in bank
rI,ptcy at his office in Baton Rouge IN said DIS
trict. at II o'clock IN the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in the Donaldson
vile Chief. newspaper printed IN said district,
and that all known creditors and other persons
ii interest may appear at the said time and place
and show cause. If any they have. why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered By the court. that the
clerk shall send BY mail 70 al known creators
copies of said petition and tins order addressed
4, them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Rufus .. Foster, Judge
IF the said court. and the seal thereof at Baton
Rouge La, In said district. on the 18th day OF
March, a. D., 1905.
Clerk.
Deputy Clerk.
& true copy. b. j. HUMMEIs deputy Clerk
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Henry, the infant son OF DR.. and
Mrs. Henry A. Leblanc, of Paincourt-
vile, and grandson of the veteran
Captain P. A. Charltt, died Wednes-
day after an illness of only two weeks.
aged three months. The funeral took
place at O'Clock p. m. Thursday,
with ser 7ices and interment in the
Plattenyille Catholic church and Gem
etery. The bereayed parents are well
known in this city and have the sin
eere sympathy OF a host of friends in
their affection.
The Knights of the Maecabees of
the World are making arrangements
to organize a tent of the order in Don
aldsonville. The Maceabees are one
of the strongest fraternal organlza-
tions in the country, having a reserve
fund of approx i'm ately $500, 900,
which is invested in school and mnnic-
ipal bonds in almost every state OF
the union. Immediate benefits are
given members and life Insurance from
$500 to $4,000 is offered The ritualistie
work of the order is beautiful and I'M
pressiVe.
Registrar S. II. st. Martin has APP
pointed Hiram Prohitt as his chief
deputy to succeed T. A. Leblanc, who
resigned to accept a position in the
office of the Lemann store. Mr.. Prof
fit is son of Jimmy Profitt, of
Faubourg la Pipe, and is in every
way qualified TO perform the duties OF
the important Office to which he has
been elevated. The Chief eongratu-
lates him upon his appointment and
feels sure that naught but good re-
ports may be expected Of him in his
new position.
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Wanted.

DOsITION AS BLACKSMITH and Wheelright
u by young man with five years experience.
Can report Immediately. VIII work anywhere.
Address, SIDNEY OUBRE. care 3. D. Melan-
con Dnnaldsonyille. La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Misses Aline Dossat and Marie
savoie, OF Assumption parish, are
here on visit TO relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
Wanted.

4 GOOD, sound combination horse suitable
N for person of 10 pounds. Should like to
take animal on trial for 30 days. Address.
G. RENE,
Klotzyille, La.
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no YoU WANT TO GO 10 CoLLEGE9 IL
4 y so ne can help you We have already put
hundreds through college by means of our plan
Write today for full information regarding our
lepe Address, Robert j. Sherlock, 1854 East
22nd street, New York city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
Hay for Sale.

NATIVE. GRASS and Alfalfa hay, delivered
IN along T. & P. Railway in carload lots.
Weights and quality guaranteed. For prices,
address W. C. HARRIS, Alexandria, La,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. j. a. Dalferes and Miss Ida
ID .lferes, of Belle Alliance, spent sew
eral days at Thibodaux last week With
1slafivAa
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

A. I. Picard and Game Warden
Robert Jones. of Gonzales, were Wis
ftors to Donaldsonville last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Eyerybody's going to New Orleans
on April Is, via the Knights of Co
.lnn1lns excursion. Aren't you?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
For Sale.

+ HAVE about 1000 standard grated pecan trees
Il Ieft for sale this season. Trees inspected and
certified By the state department OF agriculture.
Colomb, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Miss Maud Maurin and Stephen
Camel spent Sunday in Napoleonyil1e
very delightfully."- as the guests Of
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Misses Louise Guedry and eeline
Ayraud, popular young ladies OF
Klotzville, were visitors TO town last
Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

George Lambert, OF the Thibodaux
i..welry firm of Trepagnier s. Lambert,
vas among the numerous visitors to
Donaldsonville last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Emile Oschwald, OF Thibodaux, spent
Monday here as the guest of relatives
and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. Philip Gilbert, of Napoleon
vile, was here during the week as the
guest Of Mrs. Ida Dossat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

A ttorney G. A. Gondran made a
business trip to Plaquemine yesterday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. E. D. Barton, of Jackson,
Miss, is the welcome guest of Mrs.
Walter Barton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Fallon Terrio came up from New
Orleans last Sunday on the excursion
train and spent the d az here very pleas
aatlr as the guest of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

T. W. Cook, Jr.. of New Orleans.
is IN town on visit to relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

]. NJ. Gillespie, of Burnside, was IN
town Wednesday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Elsewhere in tot1ay's Chief will be
found the officiai proceedings OF spe-
eial meeting of the town council held At
the mayors Office IN the poWerh 9use
on Wednesday night.
Florian j. Michel left Wednesday
for Morley, West Baton Rouge par
ishs where he goes to accept q respon-
sible position in the employ of the
Morley Lumber Company.
Dou't be a stay.at home. Get in the
game and enjoy pleasant outing By
participating in the Z. of G. excursion
TO New Orleans on Sunday. April IS.
Fare for round trip, only 81.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Dicharry re-
turned last Sunday to their home in
New Orleans, after spending week in
Smoke Bend as the guests of Mr..
Dicharry's brother, Elphege Dieharry.
The Donaldsonvil1e High School
girls basketball team defeated the
girls team OF the Belle Rose school
in an interesting game at Belle Rose
last Sunday afternoon, the score being
Il to 5.
About thirty teachers from this par,
ish will attend the meeting at Alex
andria of the State Teachers Asso-
citation. Some thirty more will join
the association, but will not attend
the meeting.
With the exception of Wednesday,
when a hard rain fell for a period OF
several hours, the weather OF the past
week has been ideal for the prosecu
ton of field work and the rapid de-
velopment of the growing crops.
The joint ferry committee of the po-
lice jury ana town council will meet
at the courthouse at 10 o'clock tomor
row forenoon for the purpose of dis
cussing matters pertaining to the sale
of the Donaldsonville- barrow river
ferry franchise.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
SATURDAY. MAR. 27. 1909

Richard Melancon visited Plaque
mine Monday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
DuOiessfs Notes.

Louis Deeoteau, of Dntchtown, was
visitor to Duplessis last Sunday.
Richard and Hercules Rabin re-
turned Monday from a brief visit to
Garygille.
Gerard HILBERT, of DutchtoWn, was
here Monday on business.
Ogden Gonzales, of Gonzales, was
circulating among his friends in this
community last Tuesday.
Mrs. L. R. Braud left Wednesday
for Garyville.
George e. Ronicard, of DutchtoWn,
was transaeting business here Tues
day.
supt. C. j. Brown paid an official
visit to the local school last Thursday.
We had little shower of rain and
hail on Wednesday afternoon, which
put a stop TO planting operations for
the time being. ]. ]. L.
At largely attended meeting Of
Mohawk Tribe No. IS, I. Q. r. M,
held last Monday night in the WigWan
in the Masonic Temple, a communities
ton was received from the excursion
committee of Ascension Council,
Knights of Columbus, asking the In
dams to cooperate in making a sue
cess of the excursion TO be run from
Donaldsonvflle to NeWOrleans on Sun
day, April Is, for the purpose Of rails
ing funds with which to repair and re.
habilitate the old Catholic church
building. The chiefs, warriors and
braves of Mohawk, always ready to
help good cause, voted unanimously
to lend all the assistance in their
power to this worthy undertaking, and
committee composed Of E. G. Duke,
S. Camel aud Glen. Mollere was APP
pointed to co operate with the K. Of
G. committee with this end in view.
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Texas & Pacific Railway
Time Table.
PASSENGER TRAINS COME Vast.

eAssENaER TRAINS GOING EAST.
No. 81 Cannon hall 5: So A. III
No. a. New Orleans maiI.........,...2:56P P. N.
No. 56 Accommodation :. :. ............ AT A. N
PASSENGER TEAMS come WEST.
No. 81. Texas fast mail 8:55 p Nj.
No. 53, Texas express. Ii :35 4. n.
No. 80, Accommodation .......... 8: SIS p. N.
LAFoURCHE BRANCH.
No. So. Leaves for Thibodaux so r. NJ.
No. 81. arrives from Thibodanx ...8 40 A. NJ.
No. s., Leaves for Thib6daux. ..... II 40 A. III.
No. So. Arrives from Thibodaux. $50. 3 40 p NJ.
NAPoLEoNyILLE RRANeH.
No. "a, Arrives from Napoleonville 8 40 a. NJ.
No. %, Leaves for Eapoleonville II 40 A. NJ.
No. a6, Arrives from Napoieonvilie. 100 p NJ.
No. 93, Leaves for Napoleonyille. IS :55 P NJ.
Local freight trains each way daily, Sunday
excepted. L. b. MATrINGLY, Local Agent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. II. G. Mccall and her interest
ing little family, of New Orleans, are
spending q short time here as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. 2. Z. Blan
s<burd
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Misses Ophelia Roth AND Carrie
Danos and Messrs. Lawrence Tircuit
and Walter Poehes OF PlaQuemine, Wis.
lied friends in this city last Sunday
4 fharnfann
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. E. f. Courage, of St. James,
has bought from J. G. Babin the de
sirable residence property at the cor
ner of Opelousas and Chetimaches
streets and will shortly move to this
city with her family. Mrs. Courage
is frst.class seamstress, and we are
informed that it is her Intention to
open an up to.date and fashionable
dressmaking establishment IN her new
home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

After spending several days here as
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. 6. Donnaud
Beatley, hrs. l. E. Bentley returned
Wednesday afternoon to her home in
New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

A delightful hay ride given last
Tuesday evening and chaperoned by
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Marshal was par
ticipated IN by the following young
people: Morton Henderson and Miss
Lise MeGalliard, sabin Dalferes and
Miss Adele Blum, Clahin Vega and
Miss Lee Landry. Tilden Fernandez
and Miss Mattie McGalliard, and
Stephen G anel and Miss Louis
w athen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27
Sl1eriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Asceusion-TWenty
Seventh Judicial District Court.
GONZALES BROS.
VS.. No. 788
CHARLES MARTIN.

pY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
lD of seizure and SALE issued by the above
named court in the above entitled and numbered
suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken
into my possession, and will offer for sale at
public auction, to the last and highest bidder. at
the principal front door OF the courthouse OF the
parish of Ascension, in the town Of Donaldson
vile, on
SATURDAY, MAY /. 1908.
at IL o'clock a. M. the following described prop
erty, te-wit:
Lot No. Five f51 in block No. Eleven til, sit
uated in the west half of northwest quarter of
section %, township 9. south range east. south
east district east of river of St. Helena meridian,
in Louisiana and on record as Gonza1estown.
Terms-Cash in United States currency.
q. G. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Dona1dsonyille, La. March 27, 1909.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

II. Vernon Sims came down from
IS ton Rouge last Saturday and re-
naIned over until the following after
noon With his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II II sims.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. Michel Lyon, nee Louise
Comes. a native of Donaldsonyille,
but for the past forty seven years $
resident of New Orleans, died at her
home ia that city at s O'Clock j. m.
Friday, March 10, aged seventy-three
years. The funeral took place at 10
O'Clock Saturday forenoon from the
late residence of the deceased at No.
1914 Ursuline avenue, between Liberty
and Marais streets.
Messrs. Adolphe Meter and D. D
Dalferes returned last week from their
semi annual visit to New York city,
where they purchased an eptionally
large and attractive stock Of spring
and summer goods for their respective
blishments. They report having
had a pleasant and satisfactory trip,
and invite their many friends and pa
irons 10 call and examine the hand
some merchandise WHICH will shortly
be displayed for their consideration.
The Chief IS IN receipt Of an invita-
ton from Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler
Brasset 10 attend the N marriage Of their
charming daughter, Stella, to oneil
Veron, q prominent young business
man Of Smoke Bend, which IS TO be
solemnized at the st Francis Of As
sissium Catholic church on Weanes-
day afternoon, "A pril q, at 5 o'clock.
Il gives Us pleasure TO congratulate
the pros peetive pair ID advance and
to tender them best wishes for long
and happy lie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

Help q worthy cause and ct the anne
time spend q delightful day By max
ing 8 trip 10 New Orleans on sunda az,
April Is, aboard the Knights Of Co.
lunbus excursion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-03-27

The annual fair for the benedt.of the
Catholic church will be held on saeur-
aay, Sunday aud Mond ~ May 8, 9
aud 10. Arrangements for the notahls
egans are already under way
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g anel spent Sunday in Napoleonyille
very delightfully."- as the guests Of
friends.
Misses Louise Guedry and Geline
Ayraud, popular young ladies OF
Klotzville, were visitors to town last
Monday.
Mrs. j. "A. Dalferes and Miss Ida
% .iferes, of Belle Alliance, spent sew
eral days at Thibodaux last week With
relatives.
Prof &. e. Messck, superintendent
of public education in Iberville parish,
visited Donaldsonyiile Sunday as the
guest of supt. G. j. Brown.
George Lsmbert. OF the Thibodaux
.welry firm OF Trepagnier s. Lambert,
vas among the numerous visitors to
Donaldsonville last Sunday.
Fallon Terrio came up from New
Orleans last Sunday on the excursion
train and spent the lay here very pleas
aatly as the guest of relatives.
Mrs. II. G. Mccall and her interest
ing little family, of New Orleans, are
spending short time here as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. z. E. Blan
chard. -
Misses Ophelia Roth and Carrie
Danos and Messrs. Lawrence Tireait
:, zrrT 49, T15,,t.x,z - 7terroraira vie
New-York tribune., 1909-09-28
Plan BIG TOURNEY.
Men Interested an Billiards Talk of
Nezc association.

In an effort TO fresh interest in billiards
the room keepers in greater New York including
Maurice DAILY, George +. SlOsson. John j. McGraw
and others planning TO organize an association
10 conduct big tournament for the 1872 champion
ship of the world. a meeting to talk over the
plans and perfect permanent organization will be
held at the Waldorf Friday evening.
Since Ora Morningstar forfeited the trophy Of
fered by the Brunswick Bake Collender Company
and the title OF ls2 champion. the outlook has been
none bright for big professional meeting. but
IL the room keepers. some OF whom have already
subscribed 20 the fund.- carry out their present
plans. a tournament will be held for a trophy and
money prizes that VIII attract the best players Of
this country and abroad.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-28
SIH-DAY STRUGGLE OFF.
Track Too Dangerous for Motor
cycles at Brighton Beach.

AFTER having raced only twelve hours in the six
DAY motorcycle race at the Brighton Beach motor
drone the contest was called off by the manage
ment shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon
on account OF the dangerous condition of the
track.
foilowing the rain the track became so slippery
that after several minor accidents II was de-
cided not TO risk the lives and limbs of the riders
for the sake OF speed
AT the close of the race only four out Of the
original five teams We're competing. with the New
York and Harlem riders in the lead they had
maintained from the start.
The standing of the teams when the race was
called of follows:
New, York Motorcycle Cuba. 9. Chapple. W.
NJ. Robinson and Billy Wray-599 miles.
Harlem Motorcycle Club. A. Guterman, Will
lam L. Courson and Fred Mercier-5B0 miles,
Bedford Park Motorcycle Club-Al. Garfield,
Frank Aue and Arthur Lundburg-5l4 miles
Flatbush Motorcycle Club-Afac Christoffer r.
Bennett and H. Fends-29I miles
New-York tribune., 1909-09-28
ON COLLEGE GRIDIRONS
TIGERS HARD At WORK.
Yale Hen, an Fast Scrimmage, Score
T1CO TOuchdo1cnS.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribuns.l

Princeton. N. J.. Sept. IA slight improvement
was shown in the scrimmage work of the Princeton
football squad this afternoon The first team
played more strongly the offensive than hereto
FORE and the work faster and snappier. Gun
ningham. Sparks and Sawyer took the ball repeat
edly for good gains. Sparks and Sawyer were sue
cessfuI in advancing the ball by quick dashes be-
tween end and tackle. while Cunningham proved
effective in line plunges. A great many substitu-
tions were made in both teams, as the coaches are
still giving little hard work TO the varsity men.
Two touchdowns were made by the first team,
Cunningham being pushed over for the first and
Sparks making the second on one OF bis quick
dashes through tackle. During the thirty minutes
of play eight different backs played on the first
team, WOodle. Devito, Sparks and Sawyer playing
the halfback positions and Mccormick and Gun
ningham at fullback, while Bard and Christie ran
the team at quarter. Bamman was at centre on
the first team. and opposed by McFadyen.
In the preliminary work Read tried punting for
the first time this year, with good success Nc
Crohan and Hart will lie out for practice in a
DAYS.