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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Geo. Pourciau, a prominent young
business man of New Roads, was in
town Wednesday advertising the two
day excursion from that city to New
Orleans to be given on Sunday and
Monday, May 2 and 8. The train will
pass Donaldsonville at 9:45 a. M, and
the fare for the round trip will be only
CT
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
Special Trio Steamer yirgie.

On Monday, April 26, for the Sharp
Boote wedding, the Steamer virgie
viii make a special trip, leaving Don
aldsonville at o'clock p. m. for
Burnside. The boat will return to
DoDaldsonville in time to leave on
her regular trip at 2.15.
Fare for O'Clock trip, so cents
round trip, good to return leaving
Burnside. at 3 or 5 o'clock same day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
Notice of Application TO Sell
Intoxicating Liquors.

IL may concern that |, the undersigned. have
applied to the police jury of the parish of Ascen-
sion, by filing petition as required by Section 8
of Act No. 176 of 1903. to obtain license to con-
duct an establishment for the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors during the year 1909, at Lunyille, In
tiis eso-''' = - = - GIOVANNI CARUso.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

At the Catholic church last Sunday
morning Rev. !. M. 7. Massardier
administered the sacrament OF holy
communion to more than 200 men,
about - OF whom were members Of
Ascension Council, Knights Of Col
umbus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

The board Of directors of Donald
sonville's youngest bank, the Peo-
pies, held a monthly meeting on We'd
nesday, and among the out-of town
members ID attendance were Messrs.
Henry G. Braud I Burnside and
James r. Armitage Of 81. PatrieE.
managers respectively Of the Miles
Cnmhany q stores at those places
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
For Sale or Rent.

GFORE PROPERTY, residence and warehouse
- together with four acres of land situated on
the east bank of Bayou Lafourche, one mile above
Labadieville. Fine location for store. win be
sold or rented on reasonable terms. Apply to or
address, PEOPLES LUMBER YARD
DonaldsonviIles + n
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

George H. neRussey and his hand
some little SOP, Nolte, were in town
last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Mrs. Walter Barton spent Wednes-
q ay night and Thursday in Assump-
ton as the guest of MIR. and Mrs.
Clarence Barton, Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
SATURDAY. APRIL II. 1909
Wanted.

GOOD, reliable young man to drive delivery
N wagon and solicit orders for groceries
Position for the right party. Apply to
b. LEMANN q BRO.
DonaIdsonVille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Melville Duke. who is a student at
the Louisiana State Uni sersity, spent
the Easter holidays with his parents,
MIR. aud MIR. j. r. Duke.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Joe Blum, of New Orleans, spent the
Easter holidays here as the guest OF
his parents, MIR. and Mrs. J. E. Blum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

The many friends OF Mrs. Aimee
Richard will regret to learn that she
is seriously i'll at her home in Missis-
stppi street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Col. A. D. Vega left last week for
New York city, where be will purchase
a fne stock of seasonable goods for
his popular establishment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

After spending several months here
as the guests OF Mrs. Walter Barton
aud other relatives, Mrs. George
Moring and her attractive children,
Dorothy and George, left Monday for
their home in Chicago, III.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Attorney w. B. LeBourgeois, of
Convent, was Ia town Wednesday on
business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Mrs. e N. Pugh has returned from
an extended visit to relatives and
friends in New Orleans and ST. Mary
parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Aftsr spending the Easter holidays
here very pleasantly as the guests of
relatives, Miss Maude and Lille
Weber left Thursday morning to re
sumo their studies at the Convent OF
the Sacred Heart. In St. James parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Goette spent Sun
day in Thibodanx as the guests of
Mrs. j. Foret.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Donaldsonville will be deserted to-
morrow. Every body's going to New
Orleans on the Knights of Columbus
excursion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

r. N. Sims visited Baton Rouge
Monday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

The K. of G. excursion train will
pull out for New Orleans promptly at
a. m. tomorrow. All aboard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Arthur Foley, of Napoleonville,
spent short time here this week as
the guest OF relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
Hav for Sale

NATIVE GRASS and Alfalfa hay, delivered
IN along T. & P. Railway in carload lots.
Weights and quality guaranteed. For prices.
address " C. HARRIS Alexandria, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
NOTICE
To Stockholders of the Bank
of DonaldsonvitIe.

Donaldsonvil1e La. April II. 1909.
NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders NJ
~ the Bank Of DonaldsonVille that meeting
will be held at the bank on
WEDNESDAY. JUNE Q, 1903,
at 10 o'clock a. M. for the purpose OF amending
Article " of the charter. w. d. PARK
Easftfer
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

Owing to lack OF space, quite a
number of interesting items are
crowded out of today's Chief, among
them being the official proceedings Of
the important meetings of the town
council and police jury held on Wed
nesday last, comment on the success
full performance given at the Gondran
Theatre Thursday night by the Cotton
Bud Mtnstrels, and detailed account
of the exercises held yesterday after
noon and evening in connection with
the meeting Of the Sugar Belt Athletic
and Literary Association. They will
receive proper attention in our next
iSsun
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

II you wish to take advantage of a
cheap rate ticket to New Orleans,
whether the visit has for It's object
business or pleasure, wait for the two
day excursion on Sunday and Mon
day, May 2 and 8. The train will pass
Donaldsonville at 9:45 a. M, and on
the return trip will pull out of New
Orleans at O'Clock Monday evening.
Round trip fare. 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17

The Donaldsonville Concert Band
gave its first public concert in Louisi-
ana Square last Sunday afternoon in
the presence of a large and apprecia-
tive audience. The attractive pro.
gram arranged for the occasion was
carried out in a manner that elected
the most favorable comment, and
Leader Frank K. Sims and the mem
bers of the band were the Recipients
of copgratulations upon the successful
and enjoyable nature Of the entertain
ment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
CONVENTION NOTES.

Much regret was expressed. among
the delegates to the great council at
the absence of Great Sachem Aft. G..
Whiddeo, whose wife, formerly Miss
Vivian Lear of this city. is believed to
be on the verge of death at her pa
rents home at Scranton, Miss. A
telegram of sympathy was despatched
to Mr.. Whidden by the great council
on Tuesday afternoon.
An enjoya able feature of the program
prepared for the entertainment of the
visiting Red Men was the smoker
given at the wigwam of Mohawk Tribe
Sunday night under the auspices of
Mohawk Hayloft No. 333. Over a
score of candid ates, including a mum
Der of members of the great council,
were initiated into the mysteries of the
Haymakers branch of the order, and
the ceremonies were productive of much
fun and amusement. Refresh ments
consisting of sandwiches and beer
were served ID abundance, and much
good cheer and enthusiasm prevailed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-17
Eminent Authorities Saw

that outdoor exercise is needed by
the American people. That's all very
we'll, but, how can people with rheu-
matism follow that advice? The an
swer is very simple: Use Ballard s
Snow Liniment and the rheum atism
will go, leaving you as sprysas acolt.
Gives quick and permanent relief from
rheumatism, neuralgia, lame back and
all pains. Sold by K Ray Pharmacy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
A SENSATION
I'M INDIANA
WOMAN WHO DEMANDED MONEY
FROM A BANKER, CAUGHT BY
DEcOY AND SHOT.

Washington, Ind, March 30.-A wo-
man was shot last night as she picked
up decoy prepared after Banker
Read had received a letter demanding
that he deposit 100000 as designated
OF be shot The woman was idend-
fed as Zela Clark
Read received. a letter demanding
that he place the money in box TO
bt left near the schoolhouse.
lead laid the matter before the po-
lica and Il the appointed hour Off
CO.'S We're secreted in the neighbo2-
hc j of the house
lead placed the decoy box and ran
a instructed A few minutes later a
N; a and woman in the case appeared
AT the gate, the woman running TO
the box and picking it up. Some one
fred from the school building the
woman gave a cry of pain and fell TO
the pavement The man escaped.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
PREPARES FOR
A BIG STRIKE
REDUCTION IN PRICE OF COAL
MADE BY OPERATORS TO
GAIN PUBLIC FAVOR.

New York. March 30-A desire to
win favor OF the public in the event
Of coal strike is said to have prompt
ed reduction of fifty cents per ton
on coal. as announced today by the
Coal Merchants association The op-
orators have u 000, 900 tons above
ground much of it known as rusty
and dusty"
Some of the coal has been abo.
the ground for two or three years,
while the mine owners want 10 set rid
of this they do not intend TO sell all
of il al the low prices of this month S
scale AS much as possible is to be
held for later months when the price
will advance from now ON al rate
OF ten cents a ton and within a month
viii be something like forty cents a
ton higher than at the present By
that time it is expected. if a shutdown
has been ordered the men will be
starved out
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
Has Her Millions
But Wants Divorce

Berlin, March 30-German society
is stirred by rumors of domestic dis
sension and the possibility Of a di'
yorce between Madame and Dr. Won
Bohlen. Reports from Essen say that
since the death of their infant son
two months ago, the couple have led
an unhappy life and that separation
has been practically decided upon.
Mrs. Won Bohlen was Bertha Krupp,
daughter of the late Herr Krupp OF
the famous gum works and up. to the
time OF her marriage managed the
works. Succeeding her father, Miss
Krupp made a wonderful record as a
business woman. She was voted at
the time Of her marriage as the world g
wealthicst young woman.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
NEW EMRRoIDsRlEs, ETc.
Hrsch is Offering Stacks of Then,
Today.

Hirsch is Offering Stacks of Them
Today.
We've been gathering the prettiest,
newest designs in embroidery from
all quarters, in ample time for the
beginning of the spring sewing. and
what ravishing collection they made,
Here are choice pieces of French EN-
broidery, almost as fine as handwork
on the softest English nainsook; 9TH
ers of colored embroidery on the fin
est lingerie-a veritable find for wo-
men who have dainty underwear or
childrens garments to get ready
spic and span fresh ribbons in the
very color and widths you want--rib-
bons for bows, ribbons for millinery
uses. ribbons for sashes, ribbons for
anything that ribbons can be used
for Probably wider selection than
you could find elsewhere Better buy
your Easter ribbons now instead of
waiting until the last moment Our
prices are lower than you will find
elsewhere and we only handle the
best
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31

Oklahoma City, Okla, March 80 -
With Crazy Snake and a large portion
OF his band of Indians. half breeds
and negroes apparently trapped in The
North Canadian bottom, more than
three hundred Oklahoma militiamen.
deputies. cowboys and farmers hurried
forward at dawn today to join those
already on guard and crush or capture
the belligerents
The Indians were in timbered
stronghold IA fortress built by nature,
where they are apparently prepared TO
make the last stand
The peril was considered too great
to make an attack upon this strong
hold at night and accordingly rein
forcements were sent for.
Farmers during the night we're
greatly alarmed, but SO far as could
be learned this morning no outrages
occurred 1t was the crafty general
ship of Crazy Shake that caused the
authorities to fear early today that
they would have long guerrilla war
fare ahead of them
Had Crazy Snake massed his forces
and given the whites an open battle,
after their own fashion, he would
have been annihilated. Realizing this
fact. he tore his companions apart into
mobs sending some here and some
there With their savage instincts.
they promptly ayailed themselves OF
the natural defenses with which Okla
homa abounds. and condition of un
easiness, and even terror, among the
whites was the result.
Offers to Surrender.
Oklahoma City, March 30.-A late
dispatch this afternoon from Crazy
Snake says he is willing. to surrender
to the proper authorities.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
Body of Tecumseh
Found at Last

New York, March 3O.-After lying
l03 years III an unknown grave, the
body of Tecumseh, the great Indian
chief, was dug up today at Crestwood
by workmen digging for the founda
ton of the new Russell Sage memor-
ial church. The coffin was OF metal
and well preserved. 1t was removed
to the police station. The body is in
good condition.
For half century students of In
dian history have tried in vain to To-
cate the burial place of Tecumseh, who
enjoyed unique place among the
Indian chiefs of revolutionary days.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31

here. but | will try If successful to
make some one else fetch me out
JAMES VANGO
p. S.--"Alls we'll that ends well, 20
you know j. v
THE second note was not addressed
and read:
This is no coward act. am only
tied of life. JAMES VANGO
"On the same sheet of paper he had
written:
Please notify my wife of what
has happened Virginia Vango,
No. 2 East One Hundred and Thirty
fourth street, city. Dear wife Death
is but an eternal sleep. Why should
stay and suffer? Forgive me.
JIM
Vaneo Denied Actual Murder
while Vango had confessed that he
was a party to the murder. he main
tanned he had no hand in the actual
killing, but said he knew he would
die for the crime. He told how he
planned the murder, but stoutly de-
clared that two men whom he got TO
go in on the job with him killed De
Valiant, while he stood watch on the
sidewalk to give warning If anybody
entered the hotel.
"'Ili get murder in the first de-
gree he told his fellow prisoners
in the Tombs, and that means the
char, but just the same they wont
electrocute jim Vango.'
The keepers heard of this, but the
negro, despite his plight, had been
iovial and seemingly reconciled TO his
fate and they had no idea he was
planning to kill himself He whistled
and sang in his cell and tried to cheer
mp the other prisoners who were
moody and downcast over their lot
Robbery was the motive. for the
murder of De Valiant. The negro
got S22S, but figured on breaking open
the safe. which contained $4,000, and
with that amount he planned to leave
he country He fled to Chicago, where
lie was arrested.
The detectives say they have ev-
/ Try reason to believe that Vango alone
committed the murder. The negro.
5edy was sent to the morgue yesterda!
By order of Coroner Shrady"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
ILLINOIS MAY CAN"
THE DEADLY BUCKET SHOP

Springfield, Ills, March 3O.-A
strong anti bucket shop bill was in
troduced in the house today by Rep
rpsentative Thomas O'Bren, of Chi
caeo, following the raising Of renewed
protests against stock gambling. The
bill would make it felony with a
penitentiary sentence. one to ten
years, to furnish by telephone. tel9-
graph or private wire market quo
tations for pretended buying or sell
ing Of stocks, bonds of any corpora
ton or of any produce on margin OF
otherwise.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
ONLY AN ERROR IN BRAND.
City Did Not Reject the New Hose
Explanation Of item Reported.

City Did Not Reject the New Hose.
Explanation Of item Reported.
An item appeared in the columns
of The News few mornings ago
which needs some slight correcting.
It was stated that the new supply Of
hose recently purchased by the city
had been rejected because it was an
inferior grade. This is not the co 81.
The shipment of hose received WIS
of different brand from that ordered
and was only mistake on the part of
the shippers. the Eureka Fire Hose
company. with whom the city has
been dealing for twenty years.
The order has been amended AMI
the right brand, Red Cross has
been shipped and on its arrival the
other shipment, Blue Diamond, y
which was shipped in error and which
is retained for emergency purposes,
will be returned. This explanation is
cheerfully made in justice 10 all par
ties at interest.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31

ever, for citizens committee in the
way OF decorating which in the case
of Knights Templar must be of a very
simple and inexpensive nature, yet
should be shown on business build
ings and residences as we'll The
forty-two members of st. Elmo com
mandery will have plenty to do to give
the visitors hospitable greeting. A
citizens committee could easily dou-
BILE the attendance and equally help
in making these visitors SO enjoy their
stay that many would return during
the summer and would cause many
others to visit Brunswick, St Simons
and Cumberland.
A Big Convention.
THE coming conclave of the grand
commandery of Knights Templar of
Georgia on May 12 and i3 will be the
largest and most representative gath
ering ever held in the city" said Past
Eminent Commander Ballard last
night THE concIave will bring 500
people from every corner OF the state.
Alec Temple of the Mystic Shriners
will come from Savannah on May l3
holding its ceremonial session on that
night AS large proportion of the
members of the commandery are
Shriners the session will be a great
event
Yes, arrangements for homes
should be completed as early as pos
sihle to secure full attendance from
every commandery.
Two Public Meetings.
Chairman E. r. Conant, who is at
the head of the general committee on
arrangements, will give out the pro-
gram for the conclaye early in April.
The general committee is divided into
sub committees who win attend to the
details of each section of the work as
signed to them
Following the arrival of the officers
ON the morning of May II, there will
be a public meeting at which there
will be short addresses of welcome by
w. G. Brantley, eminent commander
of st. Elmo commandery. and Mayer
Hopkins in behalf of the city. Re-
sponses will be made by one or more
of the officers of the grand comman-
dery.
On the first night, the entire grand
commandery, escorted by the several
Communicates in uniform, will attend
the church service which will prob
ably be held in the First Baptist
church. Here the church ritual will be
rendered and a sermon delivered. The
public will be welcome to both meets
| ings
Every indication points that the
coming session will break all records
for attendance,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31

Washington. d. c.. March 30--AdNo-
eating Tree lumber. Representative
Byrd, of Mississippi, tonight attacked
the Payne bin in speech in the
house, He declared that the price
OF lumber is now so high that the poor
are unable TO build homes.
During his speech he said One
half of the homes already built are
owned by building and loan associa-
lions. I do not know what may exist
elsewhere, or what may have existed
elsewhere. but do know that there
is a retail lumber association, society
or trust.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
WILL BUILD A THEATRE
AT LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

Little Rock Ark. March 30 Al
bert Weis, formerly capitalist OF
Houston, Tex, now Of New York, an
noGnced tonight on q visit to local in
terests that he has let contract for
theatre TO be built at Little Rock.
Local Architects Gaiford and WI lie
are al work ON the plans,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
CRAZY SNAKE"
IS NOW READY
TO SURRENDER
LEADER AND his INDIANS ARE
ENTReNcHED IN NATURAL
FORTRESS.

Hesi.ated as Peril Was Too
Great for an Attack Monday Night.
Cowboys and Farmers Enforced the
Militia Early Yesterday Morning in
an Effort to Capture or Crush the
Redskins-Was Trapped by the
Soldiers
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CHILD RAVED TO DEATH
WHILE PARENTS MoANED.

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Il moaning in their grief, Mr.. and y
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y nell avenue, watched their 2 y
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
HUNGARIAN MINERS HAVE
FIGHT WITH AMERICANS

Terre Haute, Ind, March &c. Hun
garian miners employed al Boyle col
liery, who engaged in a battle with
American miners, in which eleven per-
sons were wounded, accepted the L.
eyitable and have scattered to differ
ent parts of the country.
Many have gone TO Adena, o. Halry
St John, au American. who was the
most seriously wounded, may die.
Tressie Naggi. a Hungarian woman.
was shot in the foot.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
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Dou5LE FUNERAL FROM
vANDERSLlP RESIDENCE.

, Chicago, March 30.-The VAN
y dershp residence was the scene
, of a double funeral today. Mrs. =
, Sarah Woodwork, mother of .
> Mrs. Charles Vanderlip. who
y died Sunday. and the grand .
p mother of Frank A. YanderliR.
= whose record breaking run from ;
, New York to Chicago on spc .
y cial failed to get him to his moth
, ers bedside. Mrs. Woodwork .
y died as the result of the shock ,
y caused by her daughters death. >
> =
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
BYRD ADVOCATES
FREE LUMBER;
ATTACKED BILL
CONGRESSMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI
JUMPED ON THE PAYNE BILL
LAT NIGHT.

He Said Lumber IS So High at Pres
ent That the Poor Are Unable to
Build Homes and Those Which
Have Been Built Are Now Owned
by Some Building and Loan Associ-
ation-He Charges Thar Retail
LUMBER Trust is Now in Existence.
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piscu ssIon Continues.

Washington March 30-The house
in committee of the whole, continued
the discussion of the tariff today and
tonight Speeches We're made by
Veteran, of New York. Cox, of Ohio.
Bates, of Pennsylvania, Sterling. OF
Illinois and Kitchen, of North Caro-
lima.