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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23
Aliens Foundry.

/ We wish to direct the attention OF
our readers to the advertisement OF
Aliens Foundry. which appears in
another column of today's issue. This
pstitution has just entered its twelfth
year, and If the future ores are as
Kind as the past eleven they will bring
only pleasant experiences and mem
Dries for Mr.. Allen and his staff and
the many friends who have helped
them spell the word success.
From the most humble beginning,
Aliens Foundry has grown and grown
until the present finds them capable of
turning out the largest and most diff
icult jobs in their line. Mr.. Allen
has just returned from a visit to sew
eral northern cities, where he made q
thorough study of improved methods
with view to giving the patrons of
his foundry the advantages of better
and cheaper methods of construction.
While in the north Mr.. A lien visited a
number OF automobile factories and
noted the various impro qements in
this line, and he was SO struck with
the many good points of the Ford
touring car that he secured the agency
for this territory. His demonstrating
car will arrive in a few weeks and
those wishing machine will make
great mistake by purchasing before
seeing the Ford.
While the Ford weighs less than other
cars of it's power, the materials Of
which it is made have many times the
strength of those, entering into the con-
struction of other machines, making it
very economical as to repairs, tire
wear and fuel consumption. These
points and many others taken In con-
nection with the exceedingly low price
of $3.50 +. o. b. factory, make it the
best Car for our needs.
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Death OF Widow Mary RYAN.

Many of the readers of The Chief
have learned with sadness of the pass
ing away of Mrs. Mary Ryan, which
occurred at the Touro Infrmary, New
Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 81, 1908. at
10 O'Clock. p. m. Mrs. Ryan was born
in ireland, but removed to London
with her parents at an early age and
was reared and educated in that city.
In 1883 she took service as a nursery
governess with tie family of Hon.
Henry Mccall of this parish, who were
travelling in Europe that season, and
came to America with them, becoming
an inmate of the beautiful Evan Hall
mansion, the ancestral home of the
McCalls On Evan Hall plantation,
three miles above Donaldsonville.
Here she was subsequently, married to
John M. Ryan, aa accomplished fe.-
low countryman employed as book
keeper and confidential private secre-
tary of the Mccall Bros. Planting and
Manufacturing Company, and the eous
pie lived happily in delightful eot-
tage home on Evan Hall until the
death of MIR. Ryan in 1892.
Returning to London after the loss
of her husband, Mrs. Ryan kept house
several years for her brother. a Cath
Ollie priest having a charge in The
British metropolis, and then came
again 10 Louisiana. taking service
with the Legendre family in Audubon
Place, New Orleans, with whom she
remained until attacked by the illness
til at neeessitated her removal to The
infirmary where her gentle soul took
flight almost simultaneously with the
passing of the old year. The remains
were brought to Donaldsonyille next
day and inferred in the Catholic Gene
terry alongside those of her beloved
husband. The couple had host OF
warm friends in this community, who
will deeply regret the death Of Polly
Ryan as they did that of noble - ack .
Ryan sixteen years ago. Among the
most intimate associates OF the de
ceased was Sister Clothilde of Donald
sonville, mother superior OF st. Vim
cents Institute, to whom is willed a
share of the small means left by Mrs.
Ryan at death.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23

The annual election of officers and
directors of the New Orleans Pro.
gressive Union was held on the 18th
instant, and, as expected, the follow
ing were chosen without opposition,
72l votes being cast In their favor:
President, Philip Werlein: First Vice
President, Pearl Wight; Second Vice
President, Sam Blum; Treasurer,
Lynn 81. Dinkins. Directors Martin
Behrman, G, H. Ellis, Leonard
Krowery Albert Godchaux, JOS. Col
Inns, Louis P. Rice, Norman w alker,
L. e. Bentley, E. S. Maunsell, Mar
tin H. Manion, Wyatt Fl. Ingram, Jr.,
Claud M. Smith, j. M. Thomson, e.
j. Glenny, Walter Danziger. At the
first meeting of the new board of diree.
tors the capable and hustling secre-
unanimously reelected, with an in
crease OF salary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23

Perry Meter, negro, and Frank
Scarriane, an Italian, both employed
as laborers on the Conway plantation
at Burnside, became involved in an
alteration Tuesday morning which
resulted in the Italian being stabbed
10 the left side with q pocket knife.
The wound is SO serious that the at
tending physicians thinks the injured
man may die. Meter was arrested by
j. F. Gordon and H. A. Morgan, who
buFHeu. INC p 5hefei
Hanson for safe keeping.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23

MIR. and Mrs. E. A. Thibodeaux's
baby daughter was christened last
Sunday after morning services at the
Church of the Ascension (Episcopall,
Rev. Alvin ". Skardon Officiating
The pretty name OF Caro- Curtis was
bestowed upon the pretty little maid,
the sponsors being Miss Clara Ste-
phenson aud Benedict 0schwald.
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In MemOriam.
Communicated.

Mrs. Mary A. Hanna, widow Of tbs
late S. E. Hanna, was called to her
eternal home on Tue sday, Dec. 20,
1908. Her remains we're inferred in
the cemetery of The New River Baptist
church the following day, Elder Nor
man Black officiating at the ohsequies.
Deceased leaves two sons, Il. f. Bate
man and S. e. Hanna, Jr. together
with a number Of grandchildren and
other relatives and a host of friends
TO mourn her loss.
Mrs. Hanna, nee Mary Ann Britton,
was born in Sumpter, S. c., April 10,
1882, and joined the Baptist church at
the age of seventeen years. She mar
ried John Bateman, brother of the
late w. E. Bateman of Ascension par
ish, in 1854. and moved to Louisiana
with her husband a year or two later.
After the demise of MIR. Bateman, she
married Mr.. Hanna in 1864. She
joined the New River Baptist church
during the sixties, remaining a mem
Der until the time of her death.
May the pail Of sorrow that Ger.
hangs the bereaved relatives speedily
vanish with the assurance of the pos.
sibility of a reunited family, aud may
the shadow of gloom beiIlumined with
me sunlight of divine love, is the
prayer OF the New River Baptist
Church. ". ]. HANNA,
MRS. NJ. L. MARTIN,
MISS ETA ST. A14ANT,
I-c.rrar,, i..acc
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23

The vs. known Morris building al
the corner of Canal and Camp streets,
New Orleans, has been purchased by
the Peoples Savings, Trust and Bank,
ing Company OF that city for $500, 900,
and some time next fall the lower floor
Of the structure will be occupied by
the purchasing concern for The trans
action OF its large and rapidly grow.
ing banking business
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Committee.
In Memory Of hiss louise Hanson.

In Memory of nj iss Louise Hanson.
tCommunicated.}
. To every soul on Gods fair earth
There comes a call some day;
And when twill come, or how, on where,
No mortal man can say.
Then well for her. whom, when it came,
The sound could not appall.
And with work all done and heart at rest,
Could answer her Makers call
She was ready when the summons came
And she was borne away,
For ever an earnest, Christian life
She had lived from day to day.
EGG.
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Athletic and Literary Association Dreamed

Athletic and Literary Association Organized
A numter of principals of schools
in the south central portion of the
state met at Thibodaux Saturday and
organized the Sugar Belt Athletic ard
Literary Association, with the follow
ing as it's first officers: John M. Foote
of the Terfebonne High School, presi
dent; G. j. O'Farrell of the Napoleon
vile High School, vice president; j !.
L. Rusea of the Donaldsonville High
School, secretary and treasurer. The
purpose OF tie organization is the pro-
motion Of athletics and the cultivation
OF literary talent among the schools of
this section of the state. Track meets,
baseball and basketball will be the
athletic events, while glee club sing
ing, defamation and oratory will be
the literary features. The schools of
Donaldsonville, Napoleonville, Thib-
odaux, Houma, Montegut and Laba-
dieville constitute the present member
ship. Il was agreed to hold contest
at Donaldsonville April II.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23

The Lafourche Basin and Atchafa-
laya Levee Boards held their joint
semi annual me citing Monday after.
noon in the parlors of the Nichols
Hotel, with V M. LeFsbVre, president
of the Atehafalaya board, in the chair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23
LODGES
Kenneth Lodge No. al.
Knights of Puthias.

1ONVENEs in Masonic Temple the second
" and fourth Thursday evenings OF ,..U1i
month at O'Clock. Visiting brethren cordially
welcomed. Sick benefits, funeral tax and ali Gne
fraternal features. Members have option vi
Joining endowment or insurance rank. CualI-
cellor Commander. E. Langbecker; Vice CilalI-
oellor Commander. Jules Leumas; Master uI
Work, DR.. D.. e. Brumfeld: Prelate. Fred 14au-
dry; Keeper of Records and Seal. j. E. BluIn
Master of Finance. VIM. pfoTzheimer: Masucr
of Exchequer, Jacob Blum.
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Notice to Hunters

: BE BIeIG NOTICE IS HEREBY given that n4,as
4 ing or fishing on Minnie and Buenat VISTA
ions Is strictly prohibited. All trespassers
ill be dealt with according to the law
GLEREILl1E F4TNFeI3
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-01-23

Attorney c. c. Weber spent We'd
nesday in the New River section OF the
parish attending to matters of bust
ness.
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okY GOODS. GROCERIES, Etc.

~ KLINE. corner Crescent Place and Kuu
Va mas street, dealer in Dry Goods, NoLIons.
Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions. Col4.
Oats and Bran.
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Death Of Mrs. o. 4. Bullion.

Mrs. o. A. Bullion, widow of the
late General o. A. Bullion, formerly
of Hope Villa, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. A. V. Osterberger, at
Prairieville, at 12:45 O'Clock Wednes-
day, after an illness OF only a few
days. Recently, while on a visit to
the family of Gen. A. B. Booth, In
New Orleans, Mrs. Bullion was nur.
riedly summoned to The bedside of her
sister, Mrs. Brand, at Prairieville.
Mrs. Braud died and was buried on
Jan. l3, and while attending the flu
neral Mrs. Bullion contracted a heavy
cold, which speedily developed into
pneumonia and caused her untimely
death.
The funeral took place Tuesday fore
noon, with services at the Corner
view Catholic church and interment
in the Pratrievills cemetery.
Mrs Bullion, before her marriage,
was Miss Elmire Babin, and was fifty
six years Of age. She is survived by
six children: Mrs. A. v. osterberger
OF Prairieville, Mrs. Louis U. Babin
of Baton Rouge, Mrs. F. Edw. Babin
OF Hope Villa, Mrs. c. c. McCrory Of
Lafayette. Lleonce Bullion Of Denham
Springs, and Sidney Bullion, who re.
sided with his mother in Baton Rouge.
Mrs. Bullion was woman of at
tractive personality and gracious
bearing, and easily made friends of
all with whom she came in contact.
The announcement of her demise will
create widespread sorrow and deep
regret.
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Transient. official or legal advertisements, 81
per inch first insertion; each subsequent inser-
ton, so cents per inch.
Reading notices. first insertion, Is cents per
line: subsequently 10 cents per line.
Brief communications upon subjects Of public
interest solicited.
No attention paid to anonymous les
The editor is not responsible for the views of
correspondents.
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RoPE sPLIcING a sPEclALIY
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PHYSICIANS.

nR. T. II HANSON.
~ OFFICE;
Railroad avenue, between Claiborne and Ope-
lousas streets. Telephone az
TNR. j. ID. HANSON,
~ OFFICE AND RESIDENCE
Lessard street, between Nichols avenue and
Iberville street. Telephone 81.
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DRUGGISTS.
II ). LECHE,
AVENUE PE4ARfs Y

DONALDSON LILLE. -.
Purest and freshest Of Drugs. chemicals ap0
Patent Medicines always in ftosk. ETlsses,
Baudages, Soaps, PorfumeEy, brushes, Gu41svs.
Smokers naEarlaIa, etc. Physicians prescrlp.
tions carefully eoupounde at all hours, duy oT
night. Telephone 95-2
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LIST or LETTERS

Remaining in the postoffiee at DonaldsonyiIle.
La. Saturday. January %. 1909.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16

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big outdoor
recreation sometimes
times a big
Don't tell this a to start the
best Most
but it takes something special them
And don't think months
here
and barbecue November
ing parties conditions
long invigorang
The Christmas gft that fills niche
mother kind Of that
IS the m that will
propriate forgotten.
pencil notebook wild
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the relatives win probably
settle that
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small it's really RUTH CAMERON
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16
THE KAIsER's BATH TUB.

The German Emperor is a great ad-
mirer Of English domestic institutions.
according to the London Pictorial. When
over there he was charmed with the prac-
teal way IN which the British workmen
living IN modern tenement houses have
the use OF a bathroom.
He ordered. therefore. TO have plans
submitted 10 him which took particular
note Of baths in workmens dwellings.
with a view 10 TT into small fats for
small families. The bath which was ulti-
mately adopted is meant TO serve a three
fold purpose.
This bath Is actually already In use on
the Enperor's different estates. and can.
with a clever contrivance Of some wood
en- parts, be changed into a washing tub
and this again can be changed into a din
ner table. Thus workmen are relieved
from finding house room for a big bath
IN their dwellings, and when not IN use
for a bath or the washing Il IS one OF
the most Indispensable pieces OF furniture
as the dinner table OF the family.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16
WOMEN OF ICELAND.
They Work Like Wen and Want the
same Political Rights.


Prom the Queen.
The women Of Iceland are never idle.
Each family supplies its own wants in
food and raiment The people live prin-
cipally by sheep rearing and fishing and
the women work as hard as the men for
a livelihood. They also take a large
share IN the agricultural work that is
done on the island. THey ride about the
country disposing OF the things they
make, and they may be seen loading up
the cargo boats.
During the long winter evenings they
spin, knit stockings, mittens, and shirts.
embroider bed covers and saddle cloths.
and weave carpets; they are also experts
In the use Of vegetable dyes. Their out
door work is very hard. for they have
20 fetch water for the cattle from long
distances and 20 help the men mend
their fishing implements, besides the bear
ing and rearing Of children and the house
hold work. In spite OF all. however. the
average duration OF a woman's life is
considerably longer than a mans.
There Is no society I'm Iceland as we
understand the word. but there Is much
practical hospitality The women are
D
broad acres which have been in their
families for centuries No one Is rich,
yet no one is very poor. They are digni-
fed, simple. and polite. and are all ex-
tremely well educated. Il is rare 10 find
a man or woman who cannot read or
write.
The general culture has been Of a very
high order for centuries and many
learned societies exist IN the country
The girls receive the same education as
their brothers; there are also middle
grade and grammar schools where they
study. and they are allowed 70 qualify
and practice as doctors. There are only
about thirty schools in the island, and
those who cannot attend them receive in
struction from the local clergyman or
from wandering teachers.
The love OF literature and OF learning
for its own sake is general among the
people They ell know the Sagas, and
their eyes glow with pride as they re-
peat the stories Of the heroic deeds Of
their ancestors in the former glorious
days OF their country's history, while
European standard works have been
translated into Icelandic and are read
aloud and enjoyed at many a cottage
freside Some Of the farmers are at the
same time learned men and even schol-
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16
FASHIONS.

This year the use Of the button has
become a fine art. For coats the but
tons are almost always large and COM
paratively few OF them are used.
A silk shirt waist TO match the skirt
with which II is worn always looks we'll.
and II frightened up by linen turnovers
IS especially attractive.
The semi-princess dresses are so pop
ular that many women are selecting sep
arate waists and skirts and joining them
effectively in semi-princess style. thus
giving individual effects.
FavOrite materials for school coats for
little ones are the heavy tweeds. plain or
with double face. and wool serges.
Buttons and loops made from either
Ike or different material may be en-
p.oyed for trimming purposes on young
girls dresses.
The green beaver hat OF remarkable
velvet softness is heralded in an Alpine
shape, trimmed with one huge cabochon
Of wide ribbon velvet In the same green.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16
4 NOVEL BIRTH CARD.

To announce the birth of a child an
interesting variation Of the conventional
engraved card was seen lately.
On a long narrow slip OF water-color
paper a babys profile was painted. a
funny little face, topping a bit Of frilly
lace at the neck.
On the paper was written the name Of
the child and the date of its birth.
1t was placed in a long, narrow en-
velope and sealed with a small silver
seal with the family initial IN the center.
A number OF the cards were made, and
were mailed to the friends OF the parents
all over the country.
In this case babys aunt was the ar
tistic person responsible for the idea.
If bought In the shops or from stran-
gers the cards would probably be costly,
but done at home or by a friend. they
are inexpensive. as we'll as dainty and
unusual looking.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16
A PUGmIsTIC SEASON.
From the Boston Globe.

From the Boston Globe
We Will all be black and blue this year.
Pleasing prospect, is Il not? More sug-
gestive Of the prize ring than the fem
mime wardrobe.
AS a matter Of fact. the combination
Of dark blue and black. in both hats
and gowns. is 10 be one Of the distinc-
tive notes Of the season.
1t is already seen so frequently that
costumerS are beginning 10 ring in
changes along this line.
Jet trimmings 90 frocks Of sapphire hue
is one OF the many variations
Blue de roi velvet on hats with soft
black willow plumes, is another
A lovely imported gown had an IN
derdress Of royal blue satin yelled with
tulle TO match, over which was draped
tunic made Of finest black ChantiIIy
lace, 20 which were sewn cabochons OF
Jet cut into facets
The Washington herald., 1909-11-16
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

Men, as a class, object TO the use or
perfumes, and there is no worse punish
ment for them than 10 be compelled
10 sit beside a highly perfumed woman for
a whole evening. There IS always an in
describable fragrance about we'll
groomed man. one made up OF extreme
cleanliness, tobacco smoke, and clean
linen. There IS. perhaps. the faintest
odor Of perfume left from his shaving
soap or toilet soap. OF from tho process
through which his nails have recently
passed, or there may be a whin Of fra
GRANGE from his handkerchief case. the
work OF feminine fingers, or the flower he
wears in bis buttonhole. But you may be
sure that it is nothing more than a Whit
or he would not tolerate 1t.
Dainty women are equally particular.
and that accounts for the continued
vogue OF violet. The odor is elusive and
perishable. but agreeable to most nos
trls. Sachet powders are more delicate
than liquid perfumes and are used eX-
clusively by dainty women. Next 20 them
are toilet waters. which have their uses.
Il must he acknowledged. IL is a matter
Of dispute whether women should choose
an odor and stick 20 II or have a wide
choice, as they do In colors or flowers.
know fascinating women who have per-
fumes for each frock, as they have shoes
and gloves, and there is some sentiment
In this matohing-up process. Other woni-
en- match their moods by perfumes. and
still others mix n number OF scents 10
secure an enhancing result.
The mixture has the advantage Of never
smelling twice alike. one scent predomi-
mating at enc moment and another rising
above It Immediately. You find II in
homes where the potpourri jar sui occu-
pies a post OF honor. Perfumes really
have a place in the home, for there are
household odors TO be killed; even in the
best homes there are accidents like burnt
food and vegetables which leave unpieas-
ent reminders Of a meal which was prob
ably toOthsome.
There are several kinds Of incense to
burn, some cheap enough for any body
a spicy. fragrant odor can be secured by
pouring a teaspoonful Of cinnamon oil
Into a fat. shallow pan filled with boiling
water BY placing the pan on the stove
or over a blazer where the water will
simmer better results are obtained. OH
Of lavender is delightful when used in this
manner. There are fetching little incense
burners at the japanese and chinese
shops In which fragrant powder can be
burned at Will Our ETandmOthers per
fumed their rooms with rose geraniums,
lemon verbenas. and the musk plant
BETTY BRADEEN.