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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Coming OF the Mississippi.

For the purpose of according the
officers and Jackies Of the battle
ship Mississippi grand reception
and ovation Mayor Chas. Maurin
called meeting Of citizens to as
semble at the Courthouse last Mon
day night, to arrange a program
aud appoint committees to handle
the affair. There was fine al
tendance Of ladies and gentlemen
present and much enthusiasm was
manifested. Mr. G. G. Weber was
chosen secretary and, after a gen
eral discussion of the matter, the
following committees were appoint
ed by Mayor Maurjn; Soliciting
O. A. Gondran, Louis A. Lam
dry, Jr., R. n. Sims, Adolphe
Meter, Jasmin Tobias. H. 4. Ter
rio. H c. Braud and c. D. Con
dram. Arrangenent-A b. Vega,
DR.. E. K. Sims. f. B. Lemann
2. D. Da1fsres and Adolphe Meter.
Advertising las. Won Lotten, A.D.
Vega and R. Henderson. A ladies'
auxiliary committee, with Mrs. F.
3. I.en1ann as chairman. was also
appointed.
1t is understood that the battle
ship will arrive here some time next
Wednesday afternoon and will re-
main until Saturday morning, when
she will resume her journey up the
river. The intention is 10 accord
the visitors a royal reception at the
knights Of Columbus Hall Wednes-
day night, to which the public is
cordially invited.
In the afternoon of Thursday the
officers will be given an automobile
ride up the river. TO The Mccall
mansion on Evan Hall plantation.
where ashort reception viii b. held
After this the visitors will be es-
=corted through the Mccall and.
neighboriag plantations. On their
return TO this city another reception
will be rendered The officers at the.
elegant Lemann home in Houmas
aud IbervaIe streets. That night.
III the spacious and agni6eent au-
.ditorium Of the Danaldsonville High
School grand ball will be given
for the dedication d the gallant
corps who are IN command Of
Uncle Sam S great new fighting ship.
This will be i splendid social func-
ton and The people generally are
urged TO attend aud particle aEe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Death Of Gelestin Masfn.

There died at his home on Wednes
day last, the 9Th instant, Celestin
Mason, one of the best known colored
residents of this parish. Mason had
spent virtually all his life on Mccall
Brothers Evan Hall plantation, as
did his father and grandfather before
him, and his record of service was one
of rare faithfulness, absolutely with.
out a stain or Jaw. BY dint of intelli-
gence and industry be rose to the POI
sitiOn Of foreman OF laborers, and
il that capacity enjoyed the confidence
and esteem Of his employers In the
fullest measure. Il may be htly said
ofthe Masons that they were negroes
of the old regime, faithful, staunch
and honest In all things, aud the at
tachmeut that existed between them
and their employers was OF a char acter
rarely observed or appreciated else.
where than in the southern states where
slavery formerly existed. Celestin
Mason is not more regretted by those
of his own color than by she white PEG
pie who knew his worth and loyalty.
The funeral Was deferred from Thurs
day until Friday in order that Hon.
Henry Mccall, president Of the Mccall.
Bros. Planting and Mfg. Company,
might come up from New Orleans to
aid IN paying q last tribute to the
memory Of bis humble friend and.
loyal servant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

At S ocloek p. NJ Of The same
day there will be game Of base
ball between the Jaekies team Of
the ship and our Blues, at clevs
land park The Jaekies' team IS
said 70 be an exeellent one. ard
this will insure splendid game,
which will doubtless be witnessed
by vast throng Of people, who
will come here from all sections.
The ball game will be followed
at night by a smoker. which will
be given in honor of the Jaekies, at
Ascension Hall. Il gees without
saying that this entertainment will
prove highly edlfyingto the gallant
sailor boys.
The committees have gone ae-
lively 10 work and are displaying a
zeal and snergy Hal hespeak graft
flying results The soliciting com
mittee has already collected several
hundred dollars, with chances Of
securing more before he day ar
rives. The other committees are
equally as active. and there is no
room 10 doubt but that their work
will be gratifying in every wav
49,,
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
ii. lins lftIsslle Communication.

sF
Nj good reason Is perceived Why
there should be Communication ii the
sentence Of death pronounced against
the 5ehbia wsItnan consietea of cem.
pIleity N the abduction and brutal
morlae 81 he IAN asa ht. she as
an accessory nefore tbs fa. and IN
law vas ~ guilty IS peInelps. 70
morals likewise sic guilty
as iastio.
'l'a justice miscarried as 10 others
sausl3 \ gutisy isno defense, nalliation
az exense Tor nonse1ecutioa at the
se1tet g lbs only ground is that she
IS woman.
This IS aaaalin sentimantalits aud
ought not 10 bs allowed 10 Interfere.
With he aaminlstratien ST justice.
TIE set Is she a brute in human
form, devoid Of the sensibllities, ii
s1iaets AID ataibutes Of Womanheod
or mater The annals Of crime
hardly slow 8 more brutal proceeding
than he whole Lemana case. Every
ind connected NTH tis vIllainy.
was t1es1isute 81 any spark st human
fsetIog
ems eafsb
IN
feagH asa sid iGlsti fs
eaes eg Iasg 20 CO rllEals and.
aeieat Of justice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Eminent Authorities Say

that out door exercise is needed by
toe American people. That's ali very
we'll, but hog can people with rheu-
"a atIsua follow that adHice2 The an
s@er Is very simple: Use Ballard s
SNOW Linimsnt aud the rheumatism
VIII co. leaving you as spry as colt.
5l9es quick and permanent relief from
flleaIi1at 11, neuralgia, lame back aud
all pains. Sold bg Raw Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

Gee Wilson q Kentaeky has put
d leeal quietas Oh tie celebrated
G0eha murder casa by pardoning Elk.
saer 81 81 TAYLOR, Ok Secretary
At s1ate Charles Finley and several
others accused e eetnplieity ID the
,stian loe aid Finly have.
resided ID Indlan i for the past eight
years and sWo governors ot thai state
refused 10 honor acquisitions from The
gaveraae 81 kentucky for the sur
render Of the fugittyes, the main
ground 81 the refusals Being that a
fair tglal caala not be assured them
= Kentucky owing TO political excite.
ment ard prejudice. Sew. w ilison
has 44ea reasons for his action that
seem convincing 10 impartial minds,-
allt ~ saWat aot The sentiment Of the
las ahidfug people Of Ksntueky and
the eeni1lrs at large viii approve his
fsf8si4s 80
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Louisiana Press Convention,

Inc thlrbieth annual convention OF
the Louisiana Press Association took
place this week, at Covington and
Bog alusa, and was one of the most
interesting, profitable and enjoyable
reunions of the representatives of the
newspapers of this state that has ever
been held.
The first day IS sessions were held al
Coyington on Tuesday, one in the
forenoon and the other at night, and
the interval between them was spent In
delightful excursion to Vaudeville ana
Houltonville by motor cars and lake
steamer. At Houltonville the visitors
were cordially received and treated TO
a fine dinner by Houlton Brothers,
proprietors of the big sawmill and
lumber plant operated at that place,
and the outing was in every respect a
pleasant experience. At the forenoon
session of the association only pre-
Urinary routine business was trans
acted. and at night Gov. Sanders
delivered a welcome address, to which
Hon. John Dymond responded, and
President F. L. Knobioch read his an
nnal address.
Wednesday was spent in trip to
the magic city, of Bogalusa, where
the largest sawmill and lumber manu-,
featuring plant in the world is located,
and this too proved a most attractive
and interesting feature of the meeting.
After spending several hours in wit
Messing the operations of the immense
mill and inspecting its extensive
appurtenances, the excursionists par
took of a bountiful luncheon prepared
and served by the ladies of the COM
munity, and held very satisfactory
and edifying session of the press as
ISOLATION in the auditorium of the
beautiful schoolhouse erected by the
Great Southern Lumber Company and
presented to the parish of Washing
ton.
The final days proceedings at Cow
lngton included the disposition of all
business pending for consideration;
the discussion of a number of subjects
of great interest to the press and peo-
pie of the state, and the enjoyment of
a carriage ride, a ladies' reception
and an elaborate banquet. These
matters and others connected with the
meeting Of the Louisiana Press Assoc
citation not herein mentioned. will be
fully reported in next weeks issue of
The Chief.
The officers of the association for
The coming year are:
President. E. d. Gianelloni, AS
sumption Pioneer, Napoleonville.
First Vice President, Robert Rob
arts, Jr.. Webster Democrat, Minden.
Second Vice President, Mrs. Lottie
Atie Weir, Daily States, New Orleans.
Secretary +. E. Bentley, Chief,
DonaldsonVille,
Treasurer, Albert Bienvenu, Mes
senger, ST. Martfnville.
Opelousas was unanimously chosen
as the place for next years meeting,
he dates to be selected by the presi-
lent and executive committee.
The members who retuned home by
way Of New Orleans were the breakfast
quests OF the Times Democrat Friday
morning. and most OF the party re-
NAMED over to visit the battleship
The local newspaper of
ices and the White City.
The DonaldsonYille press was rep
at the press convention by
he editors Of The Chief, accompanied
oy their respective wives. Capt. Ed
nund Maurin Of the Democrats had in
ended to be present with his wife, but
vas detained at home by important
egal business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Woreester ~ Z
Let lla NEoseIlsita GO lsIitl fIle rIr.

We have sofred too long the II.
g aistipn Of that pestiferons insect, the
mosquito. The female seems 10 bethe
pred atory and disease disseminating
member Of the family. One needs not
.to be n Euripiaas TO inyeiqh against
sb9 ID. ae record Of their evil doing
While not complete, IS even SOW quite
at equate to warrant Judgment Of
4 IS rmination.
g The case With the fis, the time
has come when toleration is one
measure of The civilization the COM
nuanity has attained.
The time i Dot far distant when a
co ality lRil&eh still maintains and
furnishes resting place and breeding
ground Tor them viii be felegated to
tha position Of the housewife who
hafbara those other noxious insects
whase name Is not even mentionable
in socIe5v.
lesas e6 50 A behind the
pfs ceasisn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Homestead Notices.
nEPAaFs.Essr 81 LEE Ie.EEa5oR.

UNITED s+FATEs I3kND CllzEIcI,
New Orleans. La. A pril = 1863 !
N OTICE Is hereby given chat JosEPH AcY. Ja
= \ OF st Amant, z. O. la. Who on January 2
1902 made homestead entry No 1898. serial No
o7s6. for the II of S " t. section IS. township 9
SOUTH range 3 east. southeast district east of
river OF st. Helena meridian has filed notice of
intention to make final five year proof. to es-
tabksh claim to the land above described before
James s. Barmap. clerk OF court, at Donaldson
vile, La, on The eighteenth Gay 81 say 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses; Elphege Ar
eereaux, Riehard Alexander. Leo Braad of st.
ATaant p O.. and George NJ. Rice OF Brittany
z. o. la. WALTER l.. COHEN
Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
paHp naR.

It was rally day for the public
schools of the parish 10 Donalds on-
vile yesterday and the affair proved
a gratifying success in every particu.
lar. The exercises were conducted on
the campus and in the auditorium Of
the Donaldsonville High School and
several hundred pupils were in at.
tendance.
Every school of the parish was rep
resented and took part in the days
program. Pupils OF the Smoke Bend,
Barton, Sacramento and Elise Mem
orial schools came in carts and i'm
proyised vehicles The pupils from
Elise Memorial came down in a large
wagon covered with palmettos, which
had been provided By Hon. Geo.
Reuss.
A parade of the school children was
organized in Louisiana square and
moved upward to Mississippi street,
down to Lessard street, back one
block, thence TO Railroad avenue to
the high school building. The audi
torinm being inadequate to accom-
modate all the school children. the
pupils of the local high school were
not admitted to the afternoon exercises.
The spelling contest, limited to the
first four grades, was won by two
little girls who tied, each spelling
about nine hundred words without
mistake. They were Frances Ber-
geron, fourth grade of the Sacramento
school, and Beatrice Rice, third grade
OF the ST. Amant school.
The spelling contest, limited to
grades fifth to eighth, inclusive. was
won by Miss Ruth Nichols of the
Oak Grove school.
The rapid arithmetic, contest limited
to first four grades and consisting OF
twelve problems, was won by Olga
Buiol Of Elise Memorial school
The arithmetic contest, limited to
grades fifth to eighth, inclusive, was
won by Miss Isabelle Leblanc OF the
Gonzales school, who solved eighteen
problems ia twelve and three.quarter
minutes. The Oak Grove contestant
scored an almost equal number Of
points.
At the night exercises the debate
was won by Miss Lydia Landry Of the
DutchtoWn high school; the deelama.
zion by Miss Mia Sims of the Don
jacksonville high school.
Ia the contest among the pupils of
the Donaldsonville high school in the
forenoon, the lower arithmetic contest
was won by Leonard Pfster of the fourth
grade; the higher arithmetic contest
was won by Blanche Castagnos of the
sixth grade; the lower spelling contest
was won by Edith LeBlancof the fourth
grade; and the higher spelling contest
was won by Miss Mabel Wulke of The
seventh grade,
Owing to the fact that it had been
previously decided upon and agreed
among the teachers that The pupils of
the Donaldsonville school, because of
the superior advantages for training
offered by the greater number OF
teachers should not enter the final
contest with pupils of smaller schools,
the winners ia the local high school
did not receive medals as did she other
winners.
The rally day proved a much bigger
event than had been ex peeted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

A large number OF the young ladies'
and gentlemen of this town and vicinity
enjoyed the moonlight excursion Oh.
the steamer Is s. last Monday night
Ieancissp wass the feature Of amusement
3s which was very much en-
ioged By the Young people from this.
6oall Tbs boat sent up the river as.
far sNilitseastle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

An income tax is fair, equitable and Demo
cratic. St. Helena Echo.
SO say all the Dem oerats who
fear The tax gatherer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
IErAR9Mnrq or TnR INTERIOR.

New Orleans La. April %. 1909.
II Office is hereby given that PATTI PR1IIPE of
~ Gonzales, P. o.. al. who. on Juue IL, 1866
made homestead entry 10. a745s, serial No. 01748
for e of n /, section l3, township south
range 8 east. s. Helena meridian, has fled
notice of intefAIon to make final communication
preof TO establish claim to the land above de-
scribed before IT, S. Barfnan, clerk of court, at
ID onaldsunville. La, or The ninth day of june,
1909. Claimant names as witnesses John A.
Marchand, Achille J. Aicard, Samuel Pearson,
James r.. Singletary, all of Gonzales, P. o. La.
WAITER +. COHEN. Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

The members Of Ascension Council
No 1851, Knights Of Columbus, will
assemble at their hall tomorrow
at Il O'Clock noon, and proceed in a
body to the old Catholic church,
whore hey gill take dinner at the fair.
A special table will be reserved for
the Knights.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

five could al build incomes as
readily as TIE Democratic leader 10
the senate has done mayhap we'd ali
Join him in favoripg the income tax.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

HaRsng protested his unalterable
determi alton moi to return to the
prize ring and not to light . negro.
James J&tfries, after the manner OF
his kind, now declares just as posi-
lively that be is willing 10 get back
into the game and fight Johnson, the
present 6 4 eoloS holder Of the cham
pionship.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

President Fat and Vice President
Sherman have proved their true
Amerlcanisrn by going 80 a baseball
game together, eating peanuts and
roofing fer the home team. Apropos
OF WAiosl coutempo pertiaently
asks, sho said this was going to
be . golf adm Instr at o d?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

# an income tax Is To depend upon Republican
sapEoyt IN the senate Tor is incubation ii Is not
apt I'd be even born. st. Helena Echo.
Considering lis Democratic pattern
ity perhaps If best ID never should
be bern.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

g. a. Gondran visited New Orleans
Thursday on business
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
For Sale.

Split SHINGLES. Apply to or address. q
N KLINE, Donal6sonviIle La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

The members Of Mohawk Tribe No.
s.. Improved Order of Red Men, will
assemble al their wigwam, Monday
night at o'clock and at 7:30 p. M,
proceeded By brass band, they will
march to the old Catholic church,
where they will be joined by their
wives, sisters. sweethearts and lady
friends. and together they will take
supper At the fair. A large table.
With special decorations in honor of
he Indians, will be set aside and
reserved for them. The Red Men are
always willing and ready to lend .
helping hand to worthy cause, and.
with that end in view they are expected
to turn out in large numbers Monday
night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08
Deatl, a. 4 Good Sister.

a telegram from Norfolk, Va.
on the goth l1Ft., to the daily pa
.pers, conveyed the sad Intelligence
of The death Of Sister Claire. Of ST.
Mary Orphan Asylum and Paro-
chial School for Girls, who passed
away at ST. Vincent's Hospital. in
that city, on that day, Of smallpox,
which she contracted while heroic
ally nursing Genevieve Purnpell. q
child, who developed the disease
after reaching the city from Fred
eriek, Md, several weeks previous.
The child is now rapidly recovering.
On account of the breaking out of
the disease two hundred and fifty
or sixty girls in the institution
were dismissed for the present ses-
sion. Sister Clair was a sister of
Sister Jultana, who is now here on
mission, and the hearts of our peo-
.ple go out to her in profound SYM
Pathy IN the grievous affection
which has been visited upon her.
Poor Sister Claire died martyr to
duty and thereby won a crown of
glory and a seat at the right
hand side of the Blessed Redeemer.
Peace ia her ashes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

Big double header at Cleveland
Park tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

SATURDAY. MAY g. 1909.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

&. D. BENTLEY, Managing Editor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-05-08

i, b. BENTLEY, Editor and Proprietor
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
JOSEPH KRUSKAMP
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Injuries Sustained I'm a Fall Seven
Years ago Prove Fatal.

AS the result of a fall sustained
seven years ago, Joseph Kruskamp,
agtde forty-eight years, died in the
state hospital for epileptics at CALI
polls, Wednesday morning at 8 100
o'clock.
At the time of the fall Kruskamp
was working on a stone ledge in
the Norris and Christian quarries. In
some manner he lost his footing,
falling several feet. His skull was
crushed, and he was otherwise in
jured. Before he was removed &c
the hospital, a grocery store on Lee
street, now in charge of Mrs, Krus-
kamp.
Teh deceased was born in Vinton
county, o., but has lived In this city
for the past twenty years. He was
member of st. Marys church and
active in the parish work. The wild
ow and seven children, George, El2-
abeth, William, Joseph, Frances,
Clarence and Edward, the latter of
Leah, South Dakota, survive.
Funeral services will occur from, st.
Mary's church, FRIDAY morning at
500 o'clock Interment in st. Ma
ry's cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

At a joint social session of the O.
NJ. II. and Cucire embroidered clubs
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Harry
Ohls, of Girard avenue received.
Streamers of red holding Christ
mas bells were used profusely about
the parlors where needlework was the
feature diversion Of the early hours.
Just before serving, Mrs. Ohls invited
the guests to participate in a prob
lem game. Honors and a pretty gift
went to Mrs. Hardpense. A delicious
course luncheon was the culmlnat-
ion pleasure of the afternoon.
Mrs. Il. j. Ohls, and Miss Eta Kib-
ler the club guests.
The o. M. II. CLUB will be enter
tanned by Mrs Frank Wideman. of
Franklin street at the next meeting,
Mrs. Charles Curtis, of Sharpless
Court has invited the Cucire club TO
meet with her in two weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
BRIEF MENTION

Mr.. William II. owen, of east OF
the city, is seriously ill., suffering
from an attack of heart trouble.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Evangelical Lutheran church me,
yesterday afternon with Mrs. A. II
Phlbrick, of Willow street. After
the business session short program
was rendered. The next meeting will
be held at the church.
William r. Conaway a former Ma
rion county school teacher in district
No. 10n,ow editor of the Cardington
Independent was united in marriage
on Christmas afternoon to Miss Myr-
tie b. Taylor W Cardington. Rev.
Polhamous of the M, E. church per-
formed the ceremony, The bride has
been in charge of store at Sunbury
for the past few weeks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Conaway will make their home in
Cardlngton.
George Carpenter, a machinist en-
ployed In the shops of the Marion
Steam shovel company, was the vic
tim of a very painful accident We'd
nesday night. Carpenter was leaving
one OF the buildings when he slipped
on the ice walk and fell badly
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
SOCIETY

Ropes Of evergreen and garlands of
holly and mistletoe tied with crimson
ribbons added attractiveness to the
holiday environment of the Huber
hall last evening where Mrs. Orlando
$. Rapp, Miss Hane and Miss Alice
Hane received at a reception dance
complimenting Mrs. Charles +. Bell,
Mrs. John Spargur, Mrs. Lyman
Beecher and Miss Cummins, of Hills
boro, the house guests of the Miss 20
Hane.
Screened by a hedge of holly, the
orchestra played an informal program
of selected dances. A particular pleas
ure Interpolation was the refreshment
table with its flower and fern adorn-
ments of crimson and dull green and
It's tempting viands.
There were one hundred and twen-
ty-five dancers.
Out-of-town guests were Miss Mary
Storey and Miss Grace Mittinger. of
Chillicothe, Mr. and Mrs. William
Brown, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Kurtzhaltz, of Columbus; Miss Lena
Hepp of Bonneville, Indiana and Miss
Hazel Fosg, of Waterbury, Connecti-
cut