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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
FIRST Cup GOES
TO MUSCATINE
j. Mucha's Coop of Plymouths
Garry Sweepstakes at the
Tri- City Show.
ROCK ISLANDERS IN MONEY
Percy Nj. Crabs, Reynolds, and A. B.
Houston, HiIlsdale, Also
Among Winners.

The fifth annual show of the Tri-
City Poultry Fanciers' association was
brought to a close at Armory hall,
Davenport, Saturday evening. w. 5.
Russell, Ottumwa, Iowa, and o. L. Nc
Cord. Danville, ILL.,, the judges, voted
1t the finest exhibition that ever had
been held in the state of Iowa, and
that there were fowls entered that
would outclass anything in that line in
the country.
The sweepstake cup for the best 10
birds OF one variety was awarded TO
j. Mucha of Muscatine, who entered
10 White Plymouth Rocks which
scored 1907 points. The cup for the
10 highest scoring parti-colored birds
of American, Asiatic or Mediterranean
class was given to w. G. Warnock of
Geneseo; for the 10 best solid colored
birds in the same classes was given
to Percy NJ. Crabs of Reynolds, Ill
for the 10 highest in the American
class to w. H. Kelley of Rock Island
and for the 10 parti-colored birds of
the same class to A. B. Houston Of
Hillsdale, Ill.
Woman Draws HOnors
That for the 10 highest in the Ash
attic class of solid colored birds was
awarded to Margaret NJ Daley of Ana
mosa, Iowa. and for the 10 best solid
colored birds Of the Mediterranean
class, those owned by NJ. S. Sandvos
of Muscatine took the cup. The 10,
for all other classes. owned by Lewis
Mclaughlin of Geneseo, took the cup
offered for that and the special for the
ten best Single Combed Rhode Island
Reds was taken by w. H Kelley of
Rock Island:
The persons winning ribbons, their
places and the score of the birds were
as follows:
Barred Plymouth Rocks
George Reeder, Muscatine, first cock
9116, third cockre1 901a, second hen
81, third pullet 90, first pen 1872 1916;
John Racster, Davenport, second cock
81, first hen 91a4, fourth pullet 90,
second pen 181 1916; George Wahlig,
Davenport, third cock $50, second
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

pullet GAY. second pullet GAY, third
pullet 9414, fourth pullet "a, first hen
1SS 11-16.
Black Lanshan
Margaret Daley. Anamosa, Iowa,
first cockreI SO. second cockrel 92H,
first hen 92A. second hen 91A, first
pullet 9434, second pullet 9345, first
hen 1S5 1916.
Single Comb White Leghorns
Charles A Buell., Geneseo. Ill. first
cock 921a. first hen 931a, second hen
SO, third hen 921a. fourth hen 921a,
second pen 1856 3-S; A. c.. Schlosser,
Davenport, first cock 9319, second pull
let 94H; NJ. S. Sandvos, Davenport,
second cock 92H. first pullet 95, third
pulIet 94H, fourth pullet 81, first pen
1861, third cockrei 921a; DR.. D. A.
Babcock, Moline, fourth cockreI 80,
third pen ISL 11-16.
Black Cochin Bnntams
James Wandless. Beardstown, Ill,
first cockrel 9214, first hen 95, second
hen SO, first pullet 941a, second pullet
"a: +. c. Warnecke, Davenport, second
cockreI 81, third pullet 91A. first pen
1917.
Robert Mather of Davenport had the
only entry in the Black Cachin Ban
tam class and therefore took all avail
able places. The same was true with
H. E. Briggs of Watertown In the
Black Tail Lap Bantam class. ]. c.
Jurgens of Davenport in the Rose
Comb White Leghorn class and Louis
F. Mclaughlin of Geneseo in the Sill
yer Spangled Hamburg class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
1922 Third Avenue,

First Door West of the Baptist
Church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
THE FAMILY.

Second avenue, cast of Nineteenth
street. Vaudeville at 3, and 9,15 p. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
NINE. FORA
Clairvoyant and Psychic

She invites the investigation of the
most exacting public TO test her pow
ers, no use of wasting space or time
trying to explain what Nine. Fora
can do. Her honorable and fair
dealings in the twin-cities have won
for her the good will of the press
and the people. Gives advice on all
important matters of life pertaining
to business, law suits, changes. mar
riage and domestic affairs. Warns
you of coming danger, trouble and
sickness. All curiosity seekers must
turn your steps from my door, but
if in trouble of any kind and need
advice, come today, tomorrow may
be too late. She guarantees satis-
faction or accepts no fee..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
WORK IS DELAYED
Options on Tri- Cities and North
eastern Interurban Right of
Way Renewed.
OPERATIONS IN THE SPRING
Several Stretches of Property on
Which Condemnation Proceed
ings VIII Be Necessary.

Options secured by r. S. Wood
burn for a right of way for the pro-
posed Tri-Cities and Northeastern
Interurban Railway company have
been renewed for a year, indicating
that construction work on the line
will not be commenced at least till
next spring. Before that time the
options first secured would have ex-
pired.
Mr.. WOODBURY. stated that he has
just completed the work of securing
renewals on all the options origin
ally taken on ground desired. There
are several stretches Of ground on
which options have not been secur-
ed; condemnation proceedings to Sc
cure a right of way through them
may be necessary, provided agree
ments with property-owners cannot
be reached before spring.
Port Byron Soon TO Act
The village board of trustees of
the December meeting will consider
the franchise ordinance which the in
terurban company desires to have
passed. Port Byron and Watertown
are the only two villages that have
not already granted franchise rights.
In Port Byron sufficient signatures
have now been secured on a petition
for right of way along Main street.
If Port Byron acts favorably, as is
anticipated, and an agreement can be
reached soon with the village board
of Waterfowl, the work of financing
the road project will be taken up
during the winter months. There is
still a question whether Watertown
or Silvis will be the western terminal
point of the line, according to men
promoting the building of the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
THE ELITE.

Eighteenth street, between First and
Di15 D. m.
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ThR Uhfatft:
THE ILLINOIS.
Second avenue and Sixteenth street.

AT THE ILLINOIS.
Nov. 2s-Dec. Morgan stock COM
pany.
Dec. 2-LOuise Cunning In "MarcelIe."
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. DAVENPORT.
Dec. 5-''The Soul Kiss,
Dec. 6-BiIIIe Burke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

Snappier Than EVer.-For the third
time the present season 'The Sunny
Side of Broadway" the song show,
was given at the Grand, in Davenpo t,
yesterday. There were matinee and
night performances. and the way the
people turned out to see it il the best
proof of it's winning qualities. The
company, while not large numerically,
is made up of performers who are per-
formers. Max Bloom. who knows how
to impersonate the Jewish character
without dropping into vulgarity. and
Carolyn Ryan, a sweet, petite little
woman, with personality and dignity,
head the cast. 1t is one of the snap
piest, most original and cleanest musi-
cal shows that has been seen in the
tri-cities in many seasons. 1t would
seem that its name is its greatest
Handicap. The name suggests bur
lesque. But it is not. The name keeps
many away from it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

"ThieF' at the Barrymore. - This
evening Charles Frohman's excellent
company will appear in the Hen-i
Bernstein drama. The Thief at the
Barrymore theater, in Moline. The
play was presented last week at the
Grand. in Davenport, and the company
scored heavily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

Season of Repertoire Inaugurated.-
/ The Morgan Stock company was
warmly received yesterday in intro
ducing a season of repertoire at the
Illinois theater, which from now on is
to be a permanent stock house. There
were afternoon and evening perform
ances. The Slow Poke" a comedy
/ presented in this city heretofore by
! w. B. Patton, is the inaugural attrac-
ton. ]. Doug Morgan, who heads the
stock company, has won an extensive
following among Rock Island people
through his appearances at the air
dome summer theater. He is a capa-
bic and finished actor and in his pres
ent enterprise has surrounded himself
! by a competent cast, one above the
ordinary presented by popuIar-priced
repertoire organizations. Mr. Morgan
is also carrying several speciality peo-
pie, who lend variety to the perform
ance with their turns. Judging by the
! temper of the audiences OF yesterday
the Morgan Stock company will have
a successful vogue at the Illinois.
/ Plays such as The Prisoner of Zenda''
and other popular successes will be
offered during the season. The Nor
gan people have arrangements with
the American Amusement company by
which they have access to 500 plays.
From these plays that it is felt will
satisfy the greater number of the
! local patrons will be chosen. The COM
pany will give performances every
evening during the week. with matt
nees Wednesday, Saturday and Sun
day. Thursday evening, Dec. 2, the
Morgan Stock company will make
way for Louise Cunning, in Mar
celle" Other high class attractions
will be presented by Manager r. H.
Taylor during the season as he is able
| to secure them. The breaking off of
relations by Klaw & Erlanger with
Chamberlain, Kindt & Co has result
ed in the cancellation of the latter's
circuit of houses by the New York
booking managers. Hence the filling
in here with a permanent stock com.
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
The Terrible Itching, Burning,
Disagreement, Humiliation Of
ECZEMA
Banished or No Pay.
Suffered for II Years.

For II years have suffered from
Eczema; scarcely an hour of the day
that 1 was not tormented by burning
and itching, which made by life miser-
able. 1 tried every remedy heard Of,
but got no relief until heard of DR..
Taylor's Remedy, which cured me. l
now have entire relief from this terri
bic disease.
John Fitzgerald,
1902 Latoua ST., Philadelphia.
Sold by Rolls Harper House Phar-
macy
Send for free illustrated booklet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

"MarceIIe" Pretty Romance.-Pixley
and Luders have given the stage a
gem in "Marcelle," their latest operat-
ic effort, which the Shuberts intro
duced with marked success at the ca
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13
Call for Primary.

w HEREAS, the general election or the cleo
w ton of municipal officers of the town Of
Donaldsonxille, parish of Ascension, Louisiana
SATURDAY, MAY /, 1909,
Therefore, be it resolved, by the Democratic
executive committee of the parish of Ascension,
state of Louisiana, that in accordance with Act
No. 49 of the general assembly of 1905, and the
amendatory acts thereto, a Democratic primary
election is hereby ordered IN the town Of Don.
aldsonyille parish OF Ascension, Louisiana, for
the Democratic nomination of candidates for the
following municipal Offices of the said town OF
Dona1dsonyille: Mayor, secretary or town clerk,
treasurer, tax collector, chief of police, and two
aldermen or eouncilmen for each municipal ward
of the said town, the said aldermen or council
men to be voted for by the voters of their re-
spectiye wards;
Be it further resolved, That the said primary
election shall be held on
MONDAY, MARCH /, 1903,
and that all persons desiring to become eandi-
dates for the offices herein mentioned shall file
their written notification of their intention to
become candidates within the time prescribed
and in accordance with the provisions of the
primary election law that all persons desiring
to become candidates for the Office of mayor
shall deposit with the chairman of this COM
rnittee the sum of SO with their written Motif
cation of candidacy for the Office of secretary or
town clerk the SUM of S.; for the Office of treas
urer the of So; for the Office Of tax collector
the sum Of sl0 for the Office of chief Of police SO;
for the Office of aldermen or eouncilmen 50 for
the Office of member of the municipal committee
there shall be nerdeposit:
BE 1t further resolved. mat the returns OF
sad election shall be made to the chairman OF
the parish executive committee, in accordance
with the provisions of the primary law, and fled
by the said chairman; that Immediately there
after the municipal committee elected at said
primary election, shall meet and organize, and
after its organization the said committee shall
tabulate the returns OF said election and pro-
nounce the result thereof.
V. MAURIN,
Acting Chairman.
D. G. BRUMFIELD.
Acting Secretary.
DonaIdsonville, La. Jan. 30, 1909.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13
concert Band Orgaaized.

The DonaIdsonville Concert Band
vas formally organized at meeting
held at Phoenix opera house last Tues
day night, the following officers being
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
F. L. Trepagnier, president; D. Oil
meyer, vice president; II. A. Terrio.
secretary; Paul Braud, treasurer;
Frank K. Sims, musical director.
Following is a list of the charter
members of the organization, arranged
according to the Instrumentation:
Comets Felix E. VOORHEES,, G. H.
Landry, Jr., James P. Fortier, Jr.,
VI. Houillon.
Clarionets-D. Ohlmeyer, Ambrose
Matthew, Paul Braud, Alex. Poche,
Ulysses Rodriguez.
Tenors-Alfred Landry, Clinton
Chambers, Dennis Chambers, o
Wilson, F. E. Wilson.
Altos-H. A. Terrio, Wesley Prot
fit, James Won Lotten, Walter Lam,
bert.
French horns-J ames P. Fortier,
ST., Fernand Richard.
Flutes-Maurice Pons, Leo Bour
der.
Baritone-Frank K. Sims.
Trombone Leonce Frepagnier.
.Tuba-Felix Fortier, Sr.
xaphone-Rev. E. Hubert.
Bass-A. A King.
Drums-EsIix Fortier, Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13
flestb II f1eNG. stevens.

The announcement of the death Ui
! DR.. N. G. Stevens, which appeared in
the New Orleans papers of the 18th
ultimo, carried pang OF sorrow and
regret to the hearts of many of the res
idents of this parish who will recall
him as highly esteemed and respected
citizen and physician OF the community
for number of years. DR.. Stevens
formerly resided in the village Of Oar.
row, where he built up q successful
and lucrative practice and acquired
prominent position in public affairs.
| He served on the school board and at
the time of his removal from the state
was chairman OF the Democratic par
ish committee. He was happily mar
ried to Miss Anna Landry, daughter
of the late Widow julien Landry, who
| for many years after the death of her
husband and up to the time of her own
passing away was well-knoWn resi-
dent of that portion of the sixth ward
commonly known as Crevasse Settle
ment.
Having acquired comfortable COM
petenee DR.. Stevens teporarily aban-
doned the practice of his profession
and moved to Florida, where he pur-
chased land and embarked in fruit
culture with view particularly of
establishing an extensive orange
grove. Iuclement weather and other
unfavorable conditions rendered this
venture unsuccessful, and the doctor
sdbseque nsly returned to louisiana with
his family and resumed the practice of
medicine, locating at ANA, in the par
ish of ST. Charles, where he continued
10 reside up to the time of his death.
He manifested the same patriotic In
terest IN public affairs in ST. Charles
that he had previously done in Ascen-
sion, and became there, as he was
here, prominent and much respected
citizen. He had been in i'll health for
many months, but insisted upon at
tending to his professional duties I'M
VIZ CAO1 EIoA "a nRO6SAOASs
He was taken to the New Orleans San
itarium and subjected to an operation
in the hope of prolonging his life, but
the relief was only temporary and he
passed away on the 18th of January,
few days after his return home from
the city. The remains were brought
to Donaldsonville on Saturday, Jan
uary 80, and laid to rest in the Catho
lie cemetery, attended by the bereaved
widow and children and other sorrow
ing relatives and friends, to whom the
sincere sympsthies of The Chief are
extended. DIR. Stevens was native
of Georgia and his age at death was
50 years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13
s,ieeessfnl Rsrm1fs, Meetlne Il (ienzaIes.

Successful Farmers Meeting st i8BzaIes.
A large and enthusiastic audience
OF interested parties assembled at
Gonzales last Saturday in the interest
of diversified farming and discussion
of the boil weevil problem.
The meeting was called to order BY
Sylvanie Gautreau, a prominent and
successful farmer OF Gonzales, who
after explaining the object of the as
semblage called upon State Represent
alive Joseph Gonzales to preside.
Mr.. Gonzales acquiesed and in mis-
usual brilliant and forceful manner
urged the necessity of change in To-
cal farm operations. Rev. j. G.
Gonon offered up prayer and asked
blessing on future agricultural efforts.
Professor E. L. Jordan, represent
ing the Louisiana State Experimental
Station, was introduced and dWelt in
a clear and logical manner on the pos
sibiiities which the soils of Louisiana
offer for profitable diversifcation.
He laid particular emphasis on the
practicable and remunerative oppor-
tunities that might be developed
through the dairy.
Professor Wilmon Newell, chairman
of the Louisiana State Crop Pest
Commission, was next introduced.
and his forcible remarks Immediately
won the enthusiastic interest Of his
audience. He showed the impossible
i6y and impr acticability of combating
the boil weevil successfully under the
old methods of the one crop system;
be commended that this practice would
lead to ruin and destruction. He said
that unless the farmer would produce
on his own soil and at a smaller cost
those necessities which he annually
purchases from the granaries and
packers of the west, the profitable cnl-
tivation of cotton in the boil Weevil
country was impossible. He laid par
ticnlar stress on the necessity of aban.
doning old cultural methods, and ad-
voeated most strongly the cultivation
of early producing varieties of cotton.
He advised reduction in the acreage
of this staple and suggested that the
resulting surplus acreage be devoted
to the production of those products
which will make the farm self sustain
ing. Prof. Newell at the conclusion
of his remarks gladly and intelligently
answered the many questions and sug-
gestions submitted by the farmers
present.
Geo. j. Whitney, commissioner OF
the industrial and immigration de-
partment of the Louisiana Railway
and Navigation Company, was also
on hand and promised the hearty CO.
operation of his company in this pro-
posed plan of Investigation.
The Gonzales brass band rendered
music during the afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13

4 meeting of the governing board OF
the DonaldsonviIle fire department
was held at Phoenix opera house last
Sunday afternoon, at which commit
tee vas appointed to make arrange
meats for the annual convention of the
Louisiana State Firemen's Associa
ton, which is to be held in this city
some time during the spring. The fol-
lowing were named to constitute this
committee: John p Foreha, OF Ascen-
sion Hook and Ladder Company,
chairman; Jasmin Tobias, Of Vigilant
Hose Company; John schaf. OF Vol
unteer Hose Company; John 3. Nils
tretta, OF Protective Hose Company.
and Dave Dill, of Phoenix Steam Fire
Company. a meeting Of the commit,
tee will be held at Phoenix opera house
tomorrow afternoon for The purpose
OF designating sub committees and
formulating plans for the entertain
nent OF the convention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13

T1E IT RESOLVED, by the Democratic exec
- utive committee OF the parish Of Ascension
state of Louisiana that municipal committee
of the town of Donaldsonyille shall be composed
of two members from each and every municipal
ward of the town of Donaldsonville, and three
members at large. The members coming from
each municipal ward of the town of Donaldson
vile shall be elected by the voters of said ward
and the said members at large shall be elected by
the town at large; said committee shall be
elected in the primary election to be held at the
same time that municipal officers are to be Sc
lecfed they shall serve for term of two years
the various candidates for membership on the
said com rnittee shall file notification OF candi-
dacy with the chairman Of the parish executive
committee of the parish of Ascension In the
same manner and in the same time as is pre-
scribed for candidates for municipal Offices to
file their notification of candidacy, and their
rames shall be printed on the primary ballot
with municipal officials.
Be it further resolved. That the municipaI com
mittee elected at the primary election held here
in shall meet and organize at the courthouse of
the town of Donaldsonville st twelve O'Clock
noon on the 18th day after they are declared the
nominees.
Acting Chairman
D. C. BRUMFIELD,
Acting Secretary.
DonaldsonviIle, La Jan. 80, 1909.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13
Notice to Hunters and
Trespassers.

NOTICE is hereby given that no hunting OF
In trespassing OF any kind will be allowed on
the following properties: Hermitage and Bocage
plantations and all lands in the rear Of and
above barrow to the upper line Of Mrs. j. D.
Canfyss property. ANY hunters or trespassers
caught on these properties viii be prosecuted to
the full extent OF the law.
Brou q Robert, Anthony BTingier,
Clement Serre, Jacobs Bros,
James Robertson, Daniel Foster.
Albert Boudreaux. Z. w. Armitage,
Ed. Marchand, Lawrence marchand,
Aug Berteau Adam Martinez,
Chas Piazza Dominique G1ugliuzo.
Fred Taddiken, Celestin Gaudin,
Chas Leblanc, Jos. Landry,
Virgins Baggage, Ed. Marvigne
Leon Gaudin, AchilIe Blanchard
Leo MeIancon, s.. ". GoFriel,
D Crochet L. Thibodeanx.
Nelson Harris, Martinez u Martinez
Mrs ]. D. Canty, v Melancon
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13

]. A. Norman, formerly manager OF
Col. r.. McCaH's MeManor plantation
in this parish, but who for the past
year or two has been in charge of the
Adeline plantation in ST. Mary par
ish, spent several days here last week
aud was warmly greeted by his M
nervous friends aud acquaintaf ces. Mr.
Norman informs US that on the first OF
January he severed his connection
with the Adeline Company and entered
the employ of the Colonial Sugars
Company as general manager of the
four plantations comprising the Gram
Grey group in St. James parish. Mr..
Norman knows his business from the
bottom up and ranks among the top.
notehers IN his line of work, hence
it is ia the nature of foregone con
clusion that he will easily ''make
good " in his new position.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-02-13
Proceedings of the Police Jury
Parish of Ascension.
REGULAR MEETING
DonaldsonyilIe, La. Feb. 10. 1909,

Donaldsonville, La, Feb. 10. 1903
The police jury Of Ascension parish met this
day in regular session, at the courthouse, and
was called to order at 11:45 a. m. Present: q. b.
Reuss. president. frst ward: K. A. Accom-. sec
ond ward: Michael Tobias, third ward: H. L.
Well. fourth ward L. W. Armitage, fifth ward :
oreal Gonzales, seventh ward: a. A. Webb.
eighth ward. Absent Rosenond Braud. sixth
ward.
The minutes Of the last preceding meeting
were read and approved.