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TO the President and Board >of Directors

ITO the President and Board @of Directors
of the Donaldsonville Progressive
Union, Donaldsonvile, Louisiana.
Dear Sirs:-In view of the fact that the
town election will occur in May next, and
Of the further fact that the franchise OF
the American Telephone Company, under
which the Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph Company is supposed to be
maintaining its wires in Donaldsonville,
expires by Limitation in 1911, would it not
De well that you call attention to the mat
Ter?
The users of the telephone in town
have in the past had some cause Of COM
plant as to service given and some as to
rates charged, and, besides, that charter
aas been violated by the failure to place
the lines in underground c0nduits when
Railroad avenue and Mississippi streets
were paved; the telephone company IS
charging the mayors Office and the
police for their telephones.
I'm new charter, if one is given by
the next council, these and other abuses
can be corrected.
Yours truly,
TELEPHONE USER"
On motion, duly seconded and adopted,
it was ordered that the Cumberland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company be re-
quested to install what is known as the
flash light" system Of service in this
oiFv
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

The Tenth District Association of the
Farmers Educational and Cooperative
Union of America held an enthusiastic
meeting at Baton Rouge on the 18Th
inst, with delegates present from Ascen-
sion, Livingston, East Feliciana and East
Baton Rouge parishes. A considerable
amount of important business was trans
acted. The next meeting will be held at
Baton Rouge in the early part of January.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

assezal ls'ts apasal y
to treat it merely as matter Of cotton.
During some seasons cotton will of course
be the chief commodity. but the authority
ought to be given and exercised to ware
house freight of all kinds, both outgoing
and incoming. This will make possible
the accommodating of cargoes so as to
avoid waiting by ships. Such ware
houses properly located SO as to be ac-
cessib!e to the Wharyes will be a most
valuable supplement to the Public Bell
Railroad, and if provided with proper sys-
TENS of mechanical conveyances to de-
liver freight from warehouse to wharf OF
wharf to warehouse will go far to relieve
the congestion Of the belt road as well az
do away with the present necessity o.
converting the wharVes into wareho lses.
1t is greatly to be hoped that no mar
rowness or fancied personal interests will!
be allowed TO hamper a plan which il
carried out on adequately broad lines viii
DC most beneficent in its effect upon the
business Of the port and the state
Authority to appropriate titles will be abb
Solutely essential to success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16
puBLIc MAREHousEs

That was a good suggestion in the gov
errors message that the Port Commission
Or Dock Bjbar{" Of New Orleans be given
authority hto 3uild and operate public
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

The Iberville Sentinel and Plaquemfne
Daily Champion have passed into the
hands of new corporations 1.-THE SEN
tinel Publishing Company which is
differed as follows: j. H. Push, presi-
dent: B. C. Leblanc. vice president: |" A.
Delacroix. secretary, treasurer and mama
ger. The board Of directors is composed
of these gentlemen and Messrs. j. Nc
Williams and L. NJ. Soniat. other stock
holders being Jno. Deblieux and FL. Kear
ney, M. D. All these are prominent and
highly reputable citizens of Iberville par
ish, under whose ownership and direction
the Sentinel and Champion ought to flour
ish like green bay tree Hope they
Will
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

II. L. WEI. Chairman;
C. KLos,
Go SZALEs,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

bis position with relation TO swat are
known as the insurgent and the regular
Republicans The suspense is now re-
lieved by the reputed declaration of the
distinguished colonel that he is OF the
fence and win do his best to bring the
supposedly warning factions together and
promote party harmony. Those who
know the firmness of the mainland who
doesn't-need not be told that all efforts
60 pull him off the fence will be futile.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

A. B. Fl. M1llhouSe, Green
Allen Diana Napoleon, Lizzie
harmon Lizzie Nelson, G. II.
Colonial Mere Agency Porter. Julia
Dwinus, Ida Randolph, Maria
Fisher, Teanner Roberts, hiza
Jacobs, Will Sampognaro. Nicario
Joseph, James ~ Yarks Lou
McG oy, Virginia Young, Ben
When calling for these letters say advertised.
If not called for il two weeks they will be sent
to the Dead Letter office at Washington, D. Z.
J.J. LAFARGUE. Postmaster
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

The politicians of thecountry have been
waiting with bated breath for the an
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

The resolution was seconded by Mr.. Gonzales
and adopted on roil-call by yeas and no nays
The following ordinance was read:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in tie postofice at Donaldsonville,
La, Saturday,, July 49, 1910.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

81. G.anzgleg ofgered the folIowing resolution,
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DonaldsonYilIe. La. July Is,

MT. Q. Q. w ebef, Sec. FOIice July.
Ny. Dear Mr.. Webef:-Please have the kind
ness to read The following call published i'll the
DonaldsonvilIe Chief. It will explain itself.
The corn club movement is educational and is
along the proper lines and is the outcome Of
what experience has proven to be the right sort
of training forpar country boys.
| know Of nothing that will be Of more vital
concern End profit to the parish than the sue
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-07-16

7. u 7 .
sion PARISH La.
My Dear Sir:-Replying to your letter of re-
cent date, I would say that my charge for a
dollars.
MIR. Schuler. commissioner of immigration,
writes me that in his handbook each parish will
twelve photographs, the pamphlet to be issued
as soon as possible.
Thanking yoa for your courtesy in this matter,
l am, very respectfully,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07
CATARRH SUFFERERS
Good ThlnQ TO Know.

If you now own . Hyomei hard rub
Der inhaler, S. L. Raines and all other
druggists wants you to know that they
will sell you a bottle Of HYOMEI for
only 50 cents.
Remember this, all who suffer with
catarrh-a bottle of HYOMHI (pro-
ngunce it High-o-me) is put up in = sop
arate package and sold for so cents, to
accommodate the vast army Of people
who already own q Hyomei inhaler.
s. l.. Raines and all other druggists
will sell it to you at that price and give
you the opportunity to begin at once to
rid yourself of vile catarrh and the
snufHing, hawking and splitting that 60
with it.
Many people, through years of neg
lect, have lot catarrh get = strong hold
upon them.
No matter how chronic your catarrhal
troubles, HYOMEI is guaranteed to
cure them, if you give it half q chance.
Just breathe it; that's all, and ita
healing, soothing, a~ntiseptic properties
will make you feel better in q day.
If you own an inhaler, get . 50 cent
bottle of HYOMEI today. II you do
not own a Hyomei inhaler, ask for a 81
outfit, which includes inhaler.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07
TOM CHAPMAN
OUT FOR ASSESSOR.
Present County Treasurer Annou0ceS
Candidacy For Assessor.

In this issue of The Common
wealth appears the announcement OF
MI. w. T. Chapman fol. County
Tax Assessor, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in tho
primary of 1911.
Mr.. Chapman is at present serv-
ing as Treasurer of Lefore county.
having defeated several popular can
didates for that office in the 1908
contest.
Mr.. Chapman is among the old
citizens of Lefore, having spent
nearly all his life in this county,
where he is well known and held in
high esteem. His entry into the
race for Assessor promises to make
tho contest a more spirited one.
Mr.. Chapman promises several
changes in the management of the
important offoe to which he
aspires, and, in case of election,
intends to carry a new policy. He
asks a careful consideration Of his
claims before you cast your vote at
the November, 1911, election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07

One r Model Buick, 5-seat touring
81, n hrst-claas condition. Sec Sam1
y. oAoin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07

Khysiaans endoe1o2. II =. q ASp3s0r
Gid combination, and prescribe Iva
grsat s~stsfaction for the cures q III
forms and stages Of Primary. 0soo0dazy
and Tertiary Syphilis. syphflihe Rhsu-.
maHm. 6crofulous Ulcers and 0ores.
0landular Swellings. rheumatism, KID
ny Complaints. old Chronic UlosestAa1
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07
Shoe Talk.

We have a store full of new and dis
tinctive shoes. Any one Of them will
go we'll with your new Fall garments.
Cut in the most tasty and smart pat
terns-just the same as you would SEQ
in New York. Different shaped toes
broad, medium, narrow and raised.
Ever notice our shoe window? II
not, will you make it = point to do SO
the next time you are in u neighbSr-
hood. 1t will pay you, we know. Our
shoeman has placed there for your in
spection the greatest limo Of Footwear
ever seen in Mississippi. Shoes for the
whole family. FOUNTAINS BIG BUSY
STORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07
SURE CURE FOR INSOMNIA
These stormy times: q Cy-
clone Policy with viii Peteet
It's the Worlds Best

No one has ever made . salve, ONT
ment or balm to compare with Bucklsn's
Arnica Salve. 1t is tho one perfect
healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises
Sores. Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Eczema and
Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes, Cold Sores
Chapped Hands or sprains, it's supreme.
Infallible for Piles. Only 25c at al
druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-07
Jersey Cow For Sale.

A beautiful, fawn-colored, full-bloed-
ed Jersey COW. with heifer calf. For
price, &C., apply to Commonwealth
Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
THE PROPOSED SALE OF TIE
CONVICT FARMS

The Chief is persuaded that the pro-
posed sale of the convict farms OF any OF
them is most unwise suggestion, and ii
is to be hoped that the proposition will be
handled purely on its intrinsic merits No
reason is advanced in it's favor save that
the convicts are to be used on the roads
and therefore the farms will be unneces-
sary. This does not seem adequate. The
use of the conviets on the roads is at the
expense of the several parishes and so is
always subject to the action of number
Of police juries. The state can never be
in a position to compel the police iuries
to keep the conviets at work if the par
ishes do not want to spend the money.
The result would be that the Angola farm
and the penitentiary at Baton Rouge
would become eongested. The convicts
could not be kept busy and the peniten-
tiary system would be subjected to the
strain of oyercroWding and idleness, to
the detriment of the health and welfare
of the convicts and of the community at
large.
Again, there is no reason to suppose
that land in Louisiana will ever be cheaper
than it is at present. Also. there is every
reason to be confident that the number of
convicts will increase with the enlarge
ment and added pressure of population.
If for time one or more of the farms
should not be actually needed for the con-
victs it could very well be rented out tenn
porarily, or, better still. devoted to the uses
of experimental work under some of the
state Institutions.
To sell will in the long run be the most
expensive way of dealing with the situa-
tim
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
Death of Widow Raphael veea.

Widow Raphael Vega. nee Marie Ale
man, died at her home in ST. Vincent
street at $50 o'clock p. m. Wednesday,
June s. aged seventy years and eleven
months. The funeral took place Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock, with services
at the local Catholic church and interment
in the P1attenville cemetery.
Mrs. Vega was a native of Assumption
parish, but had resided in this city for
many years. She was connected with a
number of the oldest and most prominent
families of this state, and counted her
friends and acquaintance by the legion
The length Of the imposing cortege which
accompanied her remains to their last
resting place attested the high degree of
esteem and respect in which she was held
by all who knew her and gave evidence of
the widespread sorrow and regret occa-
stoned by her demise.
Among the relatives who have been
bereayed by the passing away of this
noble woman are two daughters, Mrs
Prosper Camel and Miss Mathiide Vega, Of
this city, to whom The Chief, in common
with the entire community, respectfully
tenders heartfelt sympathy and condo
lenee
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
Annual Msstine Of Progressivs Union

The annual meeting of the Donaldson
vile Progressive Union was held at the
courthouse at o'clock last Monday night
with President Alex. Boomenstiel in the
chair and small number of members
present. The report of Secretary R. N.
Siator, summarizing the work of the Or
ganization since its formation one wear
ago, was read and approved. On motion,
duly seconded and adopted the present
efficient officers of the Union were re-
elected for the ensuing year, as follows:
President-Alex. Bloomenstiel.
Vice president-Dr. E. K. Sims.
Treasurer-Adolphe Meter.
Board of directors-Adolphe Meter, D
D. Dalferes, DR.. E. K. Sims. F. H. Allen.
John Schaff, F, [. Trepagnier, G. A. Con
dram, R, McCulloh, W. M. McGalljard and
Charles A. Maurin.
Henry L, We'll was elected a member Of
the board of directors to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Michael Tobias
Messrs. Charles Maurin, G. A. Gondfan.
Terrier Blanchard. Adolphe Meter and
Jas Won Lotten were appointed a com
mittee to draft resolutions of resnect to
the memory of Mr. Tobias.
A committee composed of Messrs, d
D. Dalferes, Jacob Blum and Robert Rob-
ertson was appointed to Cooperate with
the promoters of tue proposed electrie
railway from Donaldsonville to the Gulf
with reference to the matter If
rights of way.
After discussing matters of interest and
plans for future activity in
various directions the Union adjourned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
4 mTx-up GWEN The INCOME TAX.

A MIx-UP over The INCOME TAX.
There threatens to be a deadlock be-
tween the two houses Of tie Louisiana
general assembly over the question OF
ratifying the proposed amendment of the
federal constitution empowering congress
to levy tax on incomes.
1t has long been claimed and under
stood that the principle of an income
tax-by which the people who have the
most money to pay with will be called
upon to pay the most taxes-is a princi-
pie of the Democratic party. 1t has GER
tainly done yeoman service as a platform
plank and campaign shibboleth for TO-
these many years. Yet, strange to say,
the unanimously Democratic general as
sembIy of Louisiana is at outs on the sub
ject.
All the states representatives in con-
gress-the two senators and seven mem
bers of the lower house-voted for the
submission of the amendment to the state
legislatures for ratification. Their views
reinforced by those Of the party's three
time candidate for president, the minority
leader in the national house of represent
atives and the foremost Democrats in the
senate-have been presented in the de-
bates at Baton Rouge.
The lower branch of the assembly has
twice voted in favor Of ratifcation-once
by " to 81, and again by SO to 16-but the
senate has as often virtually opposed the
proposition by seeking to have it referred
to the people at the next election. This
is not the manner prescribed by law for
amending the federal constitution, hence
the senates contention is manifestly a
pretext for delay.
The issue will doubtless be considered
by a joint conference committee, but
whether an agreement will be reached Or
the deadlock be allowed to continue until
the pending session ends remains to be
seen. The chances appear to favor the
deadlock Speaker Dupre is leading the
fight for the income tax, and has a large
majority of the lower house at his back,
but Gov Sanders is said to be the head
and front of the opposition and to hold
the whip-hand over the senate.
Evidently there's a deal of state politics
and Individual maneuvering involved in
this contest-nuch more than there is of
real Democratic principal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11

Truck Farmers Association to BE- Organized.
A meeting of farmers and landowners
of this locality will be held at the court
house at 1890 o'clock a. m. next Thursday,
! June Is. for the purpose of organizing a
truck farmers association. The Progress :
i've Union has appointed committee On
exploitation and organization to assist in
the formation of this body, and the initial
meeting next Thursday will be conducted
under the auspices of that organization,
which will also bear all of the expense
connected with the Inauguration of the
enterprise. Mayor Charles Maurin will
officiate as master of ceremonies.
The meeting will be addressed by Page
Harris. division superintendent, and w.
F. Braggins, general agent for Louisiana
of the T. and P. Railroad; w. B. Thomp-
son, representing the National Produce
Distributing Company of Cincinnati, o.,
with headquarters at Opelousas; W. S.
Keaghey, manager of the PoncEa.oula
Farmers Association; G. L. Tiebcut, horti-
culturiSt of the state experiment station
at Baton Rouge; and r. r. Marshall, soil
chemist of the Lemann Co, Ltd, of this
city. L. Scala, managing editor of L 'Italo-
Americana, an Italian newspaper pub
.lished in New Orleans, will also be pres
ent and will act as interpreter
A preliminary meeting of Italian farm
ers will be held at the hall of the
Societa de M. B. Conte de ToFino in this
city at 10 o'clock tomorrow forenoon, when
Mr.. Scala will be present and will explain
in detail to his fellow countrymen the
objects and purposes of the proposed as
ISOLATION, with the view of obtaining their
cooperation in the important enterprise.
The farmers and landowners of this
vicinity, as well as the merchants and
business men and the public in general
are cordially invited to attend the meet
ing at the courthouse next Thursday fore
noon and lend the influence of their sup
port and encouragement to the movement
for the organization of the truck growers
association. The Importance and value
of this enterprise to the town of Donald
sonyilIe and the community at large can
hardly be oyerestimated. and if our citi-
zens are wise they viii exert every effort
possible to insure the suspicious organiza-
ton and future success of the association.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
Hook and Ladder Company Elects Officer

Hook and Ladder Company Elects Officers
Ascension Hook and Ladder Company
held a rousing meeting last Monday night
at its hall in Courthouse Square, with
President c. Kline in the chair and
twenty-five members present. The fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: c. Kline, president; R. N. Sims,
vice president; David Israel, Sr., recording
and financial secretary; j. E. Blum, treas
urer; V. A. Rodrigue, foreman; Fritz Seip,
first assistant foreman; Laurent RodeilIat,
second assistant forman; A. V. Templet,
warden; c. Kline. grand marshall; DR.. E.
K. Sims and H. c. Whiteman, aides.
Routine business was transacted ard
various matters of interest were discussed
and disposed OF, after which the meeting
adjourned.
President Kline has announced the APP
pointment- of the following standing COM
mittees fer the coming year:
Representatives in fire board-C Kline,
ex-oficio; D. Israel. ST., V. A. RodFigue,
Henry Schaff, ST., R. N. Sims.
Investigating committee Y. A. Re-
drigue. Fritz Sep. Laurent Rodeillat.
Finance eommittee-W j. Leblanc, R.
N. Slator, j. S. Barman.
Relief eommittee-Henry Schaf. Sr,,
Henry Matherne, Joseph Goetz. Elias
Hague, j. DesIatte.
Hall committee. Kline, D. Israel, sr i.
V. a. Rodrigue.
5 or doses "666 will cure any case of
1hilIs and Fever. Price 25e.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
A MEscHIEyous PRECEDENT.

The bill to increase the salary of Mayor
Behrman of New Orleans from $4,000 to
$4,000 a year went through both houses
of the general assembly like creased
lightning and received prompt guber-
material approval. Mr. Behrman has
made most excellent mayor, but there is
no little criticism of this big salary lift,
and it is doubtful if the ultimate con-
sequences viii be advantageous or credi-
table to the beneficiary and his party.
The principal argument in favor of the
increase was that the mayor has been
compelled to spend a good deal of his own
money in entertaining guests of the city.
The proper way to correct that Injustice
is to provide the mayor with an ADEQUATE
contingent fund for such public purposes.
The precedent set by this particular piece
of legislation is essentially wrong in
principle and is likely to prove mischiev-
Gus in practice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11

What next? Kaiser Wilhelm. the Ger
man emperor, is said to have written a
letter to young student at the Freiberg
University warning him against acquiring
she habit of beer-drinking, proficiency in
which has been popularity regarded as al
most an essential part of the average
German college curriculum. The emperor
declares that the bibulous habits of the
people of his country place them at dis
advantage in competition with those of
more temperate proclivities, particularly
ehe English and Ameri cans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
Death Of MRS. Husert Tra;,re

Mrs. Hubert Treble, nee Emily FIandry.
died at the Treble residence at Fort Butler
at II O'Clock last Tuesday night, the Eth
inst, aged twenty-eight years, ten months
and fifteen days. Mrs Treble had been
hopelessly i'll for long time, and al
though every resource known to medical
science. supplemented by the most loving
care and skillful nursing. was exhausted
in an effort to prolong her life. her con
dition grew steadily worse and finally
death came to end her sufferin9s and
release her tired spirit from its bondage
of pain. The funeral took place at 4:45
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, interment
being made in the family tomb in the
Catholic cemetery after impressive ser
vices at Ascension Church.
Mrs Treble was an exceptionally ae-
complished and progressing young
woman, and by virtue of her charming
personality and kindly disposition had
won for herself wide circle of devoted
friends, by whom the announcement of
her untimely demise will be received with
unfeigned sorrow and sincere regret. Be
sides her heart-broken husband, she is
survived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
A. Flandry; three young children, Mamie,
Hubert and Alex; three brothers, and one
sister. Sincere sympathy is offered the
bereaved family in this hour of sorrow.