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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09
The Labor Leaders in Contempt.

The newspaper accounts OF the re
cent decision in the contempt proceed
ings against Gompers, Mitchell ant
Morrison, leading officers of The
! American Federation of Labor, are
utterly insufficient to enable an out
slider to form an adequate opinion Of
the merits of the case. The persona
character of these men, together with
the fact that they have acted through
out under the advice of competent
counsel, ought to be enough to pre-.
vent anyone from going into Mysteries
over the action of the court.
That the case is part, and most
important part, of the fight of the
laboring element ag ainst what's called
government by Injunction, has been
obvious from the beginning. It would
seem, therefore, that the sentences
imprisonment of twelve months for
Gompers, nine months for Mitchell
and six months for Morrison-were
more severe than would have been
adequate under the circumstances.
The court is not to be criticised, how
ever, because that is matter of
opinion, and an opinion that could be
properly formed only on a perfect
knowledge of the record in the case.
There can be no room for doubt but
that the process of injunction has not
infrequently been abused. Our law
seems to be much less settled on the
subject than one would suppose ought
to be the case. This is due partly to
the facts that unfortunately many men
get to be judges who are not sound,
thoroughly trained lawyers, and that
very much of our law m aking is done
by men who neither know the law as it
is nor the legal effect of the laws they
make.
Both of these troubles seem to in
here in our system to some extent. To
a greater extent they are merely the
fallible limitations of human allure.
It is possible that partial remedy
may be found in making some con-
tempt cases triable by iuries. This is
done now in some states and has APP
peared to work fairly well. The reason
for this is that in many instances the
of court order and pro-
ceedings for contempt hereunder de-
generate into more or less of a per-
sonal controversy between the judge
and the individual proceeded against.
On the other hand, if our civilization
is to live and develop, the dignity and
of the courts must be main
,ained. The maintenance of their
dignity and authority must, too, be
left in the hands of the courts them
selves.
It may very we'll be that the severity
Of these sentences will serve a good |
purpose in attracting and enforcing a
continuance of an attention that other |
wise might not have been attracted or
in to the point of bringing at
east a partial solution of a vexing
md important series of questions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09

Msag a boy is called dull and stupid,
wieen the whole trouble is due to a law
liver. We firmly believe your own doc
tor will tell you that an occasional dose
q Aver 5 Pills will do such boys q great
Zeal cf good. They keep the liver active.
MIA IS sso ]. C. AVER Co.. Lowell. Mass
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09

An aged white man, a stranger in
this city, was stricken with an attack
of apoplexy while walking along Mis-
sissippi street about $50 o'clock Mon
day forenoon and fell to the sidewalk
in semi conscious condition. On
lockers rushed to his assistance and
DIR. e. K. Sims was Immediately sum-
moned by telephone. An examination
revealed the fact th at the mans entire
left side was affected by the stroke,
and that his condition was dangerous.
The small grip which he carried Tas
searched In an effort to locate some
thing that would disclose his identity,
but without result. The sufferer re-
gained consciousness and the power
of peech short while later, however,
and stated that his name was John
Back; that his home is in Sante Fe,
New Mexico; that he is Confederate
vetera an, and that he was en- route to
Berwick to meet friend. He was con-
veyed to the parish prison and made
as comfortable as possible by Jailer
Lucien Acosta, and was sent to New
Orleans Monday afternoon for treat
ment at the Charity Hospital
The board of directors of the Bank
of Donaldsonville met in annual ses-
sion Wednesday forenoon, with Presl.
dent W. M. McGalliard in the chair.
Cashier w. D. Park submitted re-
port showing the condition of the in
stitution at the close of business on
Dec. 81, as follows:@ Capital stock,
$50, 900; surplus, $40, 900; interest and
exchange, s31, $50 So; deposits, $685.
453 "a; certificates OF deposit, s15, 500;
unpaid dividends, s10s; savings de.
posts, 1854, 91S.11; bills receivable,
s443, 752 80; real estate, furniture and
fixtures, SO. 663 81. The total volume
OF business on Dec. 81 was 1851, ITO 30,
which is upwards of 800, 900 in ecess
of the business volume reported on the
SINE date year ago. The usual
s. mi annual dividend was declared
and Cashier Park and his assistants
we're comm; uded for their cara bic ad-
ministratton of the banks affairs DUR
Ing The past year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09

AS is well-known, Mohawk Tribe
never does things by halves. Hence the
fair and festival to be given for its
benefit, on Jan. 81 and Feb. 1, will be
a magnificent affair in every par
ticular.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09
Relief Find Raised.

Lucien Regira and Carmelo Spo1ta-
nato, leading members OF the local
Italian colony, circulated subscrip-
ton list this week for the benefit of
the Italian earthquake sufferers and
succeeded in raising quite snug little
sum, which was forwarded to the Ital
ian vice consul at New Orleans for
transmission to Italy. Those who
contributed were as follows:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09

Mrs. J. S. Webster's Cofeld pIanta-
ton, which was seized some time ago,
was sold under executory process at
II o'clock this forenoon, Sheriff E. G..
Hanson acting as auctioneer. W. J.
Knox, president of the Bank of Baton
Rouge, was the only bidder, the prop
erty being adjudicated to him for
815, 900. This amount will be turned
over to the Bank of Baton Rouge as
part payment OF that institution S
claim of $40, 900 against Mrs. Webster.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-09

While crossing the T. and P. Rail-
road tracks at the intersection of ST.
Patrick and Railroad streets, In
Churchville, about noon Thursday, a
delivery wagon operated by C. Whit
ter, baker OF this city, and driven by
Frank Mollere, was struck by the out
going passenger train on the Thibo-
daux branch OF the T. and P. For
tunately, only the rear portion of the
vehicle was hit by the locomotive, the
horse and driver escaping injury.
The approach to this crossing from the
Donaldsonville side is by way of a
culvert under the main tracks of the
I. and P. Railway, and as the high
embankment cuts of view OF the side
track in enter direction the crossing
Is exceptionally dangerous and has
long been a source of worry to the
people residing in the neighborhood.
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

given an opportunity to aid in the
great work. The colored man must
play his part Every peoples great
ness. according to DIR. Dancey, must
he largely judged by their aptness and
skill at the arts, which are now being
largely taught in the public schools
In its claims to greatness along this
line, the race can present such names
as Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the poet; /;
Douglas Price and Booker Washing
ton, orators; Tanner, the painter :;
Taylor, the musician.
DR.. Dancey declared that the Ne
gro exhibits at the state fair attest
the great skill of the colored people
along al lines, and that this is only
a beginning, mere phophecy of what
is to come hereafter. The peoples
actions are the result of previous
thought, and what achievements are
now evident are the result of past
thoughtfuiness. Speaking of Febru-
airy, the speaker declared that the
month has ben honored by the birth
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

nations prosperity He stated that
the Negroes have contributed more to
the nations wealth under freedom
than under slavery; when there were
four millions of them, they produced
only four million bales of cotton
now they are ten millions of them and
they produce twelve million bales an
nually. The Negro is helping him
self in the erection of homes, the
cultivation of farms, the establishing
OF banks, the building of churches
and the improvement of schools, de-
yel0ping the industrial resources of
the entire nation. Beginning at moth
ing in 1865, the census of 1900 show
ed a wealth of $Ioo,oOo,ooo, with
1900 teachers in schools, instruct
ing 100000 children. Where there
were only unframed men in the pull
pits at the close of the war, now
there are 5000 trained ministers ;
there are 1000 lawyers who have
been trained since the war and 500
where there were not a
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

tains great respect, from any possible
embarrassment as to his reappoint-
ment, and chiefly because he feels
that he has been especially identified
with President Roosevelts admins
tration and he wishes to retire with
his chief.
In his letter TO President Roosevelt,
after thanking the President for ap-
pointing him six years ago, and for
renominating him recently for a sec
ond .erm, he says:
Since assuming the duties of this
position | have striven diligently to
Justify the confidence imposed in me.
During all these years, so far as I
know, not a single charge has been
brought against my moral character
or a single adverse criticism made in
regard to the performance of my Off
cial duties.
81 wish further to add that those
employed in this office under me, COM
posed of both races, have been at all
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The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

times courteous, kind, and interested,
and we have all worked together to
make the office work successful and
satisfactory.
Godspeed to the President.
Before closing, I feel that l
shou' add that during all these years
[ have been treated with kindness
and courtesy by all those who have
had official business with the Office,
and have not had unpleasant contact
with anyone in the city.
"In conclusion, permit me to thank
you again for the trust imposed, and
to wish you as you end your official
career, a hearty godspeed and long
life"
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

dozen in 1865. One of the largest
silk factories IN the woiiidd, az Fay
ettsville, North Carolina, is manned,
controlled and operated by colored
people. This factory employees 5000
PEOPLE.
In Illustrating how closely the col
ored people are following in the steps
of progress made by the white race,
DR.. Dancey told story about two
men who went to haunted house,
neither believing in ghosts. When
something actually appeared, both took
to their heels and ran as fast as they
could a distance of a mile and a half
until house was reached. One of
the men had a wooden leg, but he
reached the house right after the
other man and in time to prevent the
door being closed in his face. The
Negro race, the speaker contended,
is following right behind the white
people, and doesn't propose to have
the door shut in its face.
Takes Hard Work
In the development of the mex
haustible resources of the greatest
country on earth, it takes constant,
unfagging hard labor at the hands of
ali the people, and every race must be
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

Or. Dancey expressed himself as
beng much impressed with what he
had seen in this city and with the cor
dial reception which he has received
from the colored people. q am much
pleased, he said last night. 81 have
been wined and dined and shown a
good time ever since I arrived. I
meant just what I said about Tampa
in my speech. The city certainly has
great future"
DIR. Dancey will leave over the Sea
board this morning for Washington
IN order to be present at the inaugura-
ton of President-elect Taft.
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06

of three great men, George Washing
ton, Abraham Lincoln, and Fred
Douglas. All of these were products
of the soil. Complete development
must come from such cultivation. The
factory and the farm and industrial
life generally is the great arena of
the future for the colored race in
which its greatest triumphs will be
made known.
At ten O'Clock last night a banquet
was served in DR.. Dancey's honor
by leading colored citizens at the
Odd Fellows hall, Scott and Central,
where several hundred people attend
ed. Merriment was carried on until
late hour. The following toasts
were proposed: The Florida State
Fair, G. S. Middleton, president of
the Negro department; the Clergy,
Rev. ]. B. Green; the Layman, G. H.
Sheehy; Our Teachers, Mrs. M. c.
Meacham; Our Professional Men, DIR.
NJ. ]. Anderson; Our Young People,
Miss B. NJ. Armwood; Our Guest,
I N. Clinton; Our Government, DIR.
John c. Dancey; the Ladies, J. T.
King. The POSTMASTER was A. J..
Ferrell, who performed his duties to
the satisfaction of all.
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06
A GREAT SERMON

Every available space in the 10Th
Street Baptist Church was filed last
Sunday morning with a distinguished
congregation to listen to the eloquent
DIR. Brooks who delivered the most
eloquent and scholarly discourse that
one would desire to hear. This well
known pastor never fails to interest
his congregation. His sermon last
Sabbath was one of the best that has
been delivered for some time. 1
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06
REV. MASON

There was a large and representa-
tive audience present to greet Rev.
lanes E. Mason of Rochester, New
York at True Reformers' Hall, last
Sunday afternoon, the occasion being
the regular meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
Rev. Mason is an eloquent talker
and a man of many brilliant parts.
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06
O!A.I1AGRAPHiC lFNS

There are still many visitors in the
city who were here to the Inaugural
| ton.
The committee in charge of the
festivities in connection with the in
auguration of Mr.. Taft, deserves I'M
limited praise for the success.
The St. Luke organization held an
enthusiastic meeting last Tuesday
evening at Second Baptist church.
Mr.. Roosevelt may not have pleas
ed everybody, but if his conscience is
at ease, he did his duty.
Mr. Taft is President of the entire
union and should not be censured for
doing all he can for the betterment of
all sections.
Superintendent William A. White,
of the Government Hospital, has
asked Congress to change the name of
the institution because many persons
dislike the publicity given their fam
lily connections in sending letters to
an "Insane Hospital" through the
mail.
The parents and their friends of
North Newport News, Virginia, have
formed an organization for the pur-
pose of raising money to extend the
length of the school term. May sue
cess crown their efforts.
Mrs. Anna B. Jones, the grand
mother of Bishop Hampton, who died
quite recently, was, according to re-
ports, a centenarian, being IoI years
old at the time of her death.
The English authoress, Charlotte
Mansfield, in her journey from Cape
Town, South Africa, to Cairo, Egypt,
about 5000 miles, expects to meet Mr..
Roosevelt somewhere in the jungles.
She will be accompanied by native
guides.
The institutional department of the
First Congregational church, Atlanta,
Georgia, has been intrusted to Miss
Marie Woolfolk, a graduate of How
ard University.
The Nashville Clarion says hum
dreds of men lose their right to vote,
not on account of the laws of dis
franchisement in Tennessee, but be-
cause they will not pay their poll
taxes nor will they register.
Thomas Ford was killed last week
in Chicago by jerks Parker. Both
men are descended rom Ham, and the
woman in the affair is a Caucasian.
J. Franklin, white, and R. Ford,
colored, shot each other to death last
week in FL Dorado, Arkansas, and the
woman in this affair was Negress.
Two of a kind. Take your choice.
Among the subjects discussed at the
Farmers Conference, held at Tuske-
gee, last month was the following:
How can we succeed in keeping our
women who are not engaged in busi-
ness off the streets and away from
public places?"
Notwithstanding it was not per-
mitted on former occasions, it seemed
quite the proper thing for the wife
of the President and the wife of the
Vice President to be in the carriage
with their husbands to and from the
Capitol last Thursday.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani paid her
last call on Ex-President Roosevelt
last Tuesday and gave him new
book written by her entitled Hawaii
by Hawaii's Queen"
1t is stated on good authority that
George Walker, of Williams and
Walkers show, has been placed in a
New York sanitarium, in a demented
condition, to receive treatment.
"Bandanna Land" was being played
in Dayton, Ohio, at the time of the
break down of Mr.. Walker.
Health Officer William 6. Wood
ward has issued a warning to women
against using mixtures for dressing
the hair, Containing a large percent
oo5 of oaOtha
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06
nation Is Again Held Up.

Charleston, S. c., March with
the resignation of DR.. William D.
Crum as collector of customs at this
port, the resignation to take effect
March 4, a situation which threaten
ed to cause President-elect Taft con-
siderable embarrassment is avoided
No appointment made by President
Roosevelt during either of his admin
istrations has given rise to as much
discussion as that of DR.. Crum,, and
whose appoiatment at Charleston was
vigorously opposed because of the
fact that he is Negro.
A long and hard fight against his
confirmation was made by Senator
Tillman and others when he was first
named for the position by President
Roosevelt in 1903, and within the last
few weeks, following his reappoint-
ment. Senator Tillman has conducted
a successful flibuster against his con-
hrmation by the Senate.
Resignation Voluntary.
Dr.. Crum says that no pressure has
been brought to bear upon him now
to cause him to resign, but that he
does so in part because he wishes to
save Mr.. Taft, for whom he enter
The Washington bee., 1909-03-06
CRUM RESIGNS POST

Would Not, He Says, Like to En-
barrass Mr.. Taft.
QUITS WITH Mr.. ROOSEVELT
Identified With the Outgoing Admin
istration, the Colored Collector at
Charleston Declares He Desires to
Retire With His Chief'-No
Charges Against Him, but Conhr-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
Boys Overcoats and Raincoats

Loebs price, SIS, our price $7.S5
Loebs price SIS, our price 6.S5
Loebs price $40, our price 4.s5
Loebs price Sc, our price 3.65
Loebs price 81, our price 2.15
Loebs price So, our price LIS
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
Boys Suits

Loebs price Sc, our price $3.65
Loebs price SIS, our price $2.95
Loebs price 81, our price $2.15
Loebs price $50, our price 1.65
Loebs price So, our price $1.15
Loebs price $2.25, our price 95c
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
Hats

Loebs price 81, our price $2.15
Loebs price So, our price $1.65
Loebs price So, our price 95c
Loebs price $1.5O our price Csc
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
Underwear

Loebs price So, Our price $1.25
Loebs price So, our price 95c
Loebs price $1.5O, our price 65c
Loebs price 75c, our price 33c
Loebs price SOC, our price 1sc
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16
Don't Force In
Be Patient. We are Forced
to Close the Doors at times.
We will do the
best we can.
TERRIFIC DISSOLUTION

A sale that will live in the
memory of the oldest inhabi-
tants and will make all Dubois
and surroundings set up and
take notice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-16

Loebs price $25, our price 1855
Loebs price 500, our price 9.45
Loebs price SIS, our price S.45
Loebs price SIS, our price 6-S5
Loebs price $12, our price 4.95
Loebs price $40, our price 3.45
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-10
EKOMK
Gold Watch for Representative Everett
Gallup on 5irthday--Peasing Play
at the Grange.

Everett Gallup, youngest son of By
ron Gallup representative and first Sc
lectman, on the Fourth attained his
majority. His many relatives gave
hi ma surprise party, and many pres
ents, including a valuable gold watch.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stanton cf
Providence have been guests of Byron
Gallup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin f. Colhurn
are entertaining their niece, Miss Ida
Richardson, and James McGingor If
Haverhnl, Mass.
Miss Maud Chapman has accepted
the reappointment to teach the EkcrK
Miss Ruby Kellogg is attending the
summer school at the State Norma
building. Willimantic.
There was an unusually large audi.
ence last Sun l ~ IN the Line ~ Zee! ing
house for the sacram ent.
The Grange at its last regular meet
ing held al open lecturers hour,
when four young ladies enacted hui
morous drama, which elected great
merriment and applause. The young
ladies in the play were Misses Esther
Gallup, Lottie Stanton, Ruby Kellogg
and Jennie Green.
A. w. Noone has purchased the snall
farm Of Elijah Green, which ad1oins his
already acquired, Gallup homestead.
Mr.. Green win continue TO reside on
the farm, and improve it.
Many picnic parties are resorting to
beautiful Beach pond.
Arthur Gallup and family of Daniel
son are at his fathers, Ezra A. Cal
lup's.
Henry Gallup, SOL IL John GA !lo cs
Danielson, is at his grandfather. Ezra
A. Gallup's.
The farmers are beginning la ylng i'll
he r11n va h1r
hgl5t now, dut to the hot spell and
accompanying dryness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-10
STAFF0RDvILLE
George GoodeII Died suddenIy-visit-
ors for the Holiday.

Mrs. Grant Hanna was the guest of
relatives in Worcester over the Fourth.
Misses Bessie and Ruth Duncan or
Monson, Mass, were guests Of Miss
Bertha Belcher over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Brown and family
visited friends in Springfield, Mass,
over the Fourth.
Miss Lizzie Giltrop and Leo Schind-
Ter were the guests of friends in Prov
idence over the Fourth.
Mrs. T. M. Lyon is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. Charles Hill of Wilt
mantle, for a few weeks.
There was an ice cream sale at the
NJ e. church Wednesday evening.
johnson Goodwill Of Hartford visit
ed his brother, Andrew Goodwill, re-
Gently.
Several from here attended the cell
ebration at Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Miller. Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Bosworth and son,
and c. r. Kemp and daughters, Vivian
and Lucy, were guests OF Mrs. F. II.
Ballou over the Fourth.
Death of George Goodeil.
George Goodell died suddenly at his
home on Stafford street Monday MORN
ing after short Illness. Mr.. Goodell
was greatly interested in church work
and was deacon of the Staffordville
Congregational church for a number
of years. He was loved and respected
by all who knew him and will be
greatly missed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-10
BOLTON.
Juvenile Grange Elects offioers--vis.
itcrs Over the Fourth.

Jerry Sweeney of South Manchester
has moved his family into cottage at
the Center for the summer.
Bolton Juveile grange elected their
officers Saturday for the coming six
months. They have received new
badges purchased for them by the East
Central Pomona Grange.
c. e. House and family and Herbert
House and family of South Manchester
occupied the Eldridge cottage the first
of the week.
Visitors in town over the Fourth and
later in the week were Mr.. and Mrs. F.
c. Sumner of Hartford, at Mrs. Mary
Summers; DIR. Van Der Clock and fam
lily, Jacob Van Der Clock, and Mrs.
Van Der Clock og Passaic, N. j., at
Mrs. E. e. Days; Miss Edith Maxwell
of South Manchester, at Calvin Hutch
inson's; Miss Sadie Hakes of Windsor,
at Mrs. josephine M. Summers; Mr..
and Mrs Charles Alvord of Torrington,
at Miss A. M. Alvord's; Mrs. John A
Conklin of Hartford, at Charles F.
Summers, and r. j. Matthew Of New
Haven, at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Loornfs, Jr., of
Manchester are spending two weeks
with the formers parents.
Services were held In the Sacred
Heart chapel Sunday morning, the first
tirne this summer.
Mrs. Jane Finley has been in WIFI
mantle, visiting Mrs. Nellie Fryer.
Walter A Clark was a recent visitor
in Mansfield.