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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
a pEnNrc1ous PRACTICE.

A very pernicious and indefensible
practice seems to have grown up under
the present state administration, and Gov.
Sanders owes it to himself and its victims
to have it suppressed. The matter re-
ferred to is the premature publication Of
the tenor of substance Of reports of in
vestigations being conducted by the
states travelling auditor
The latest instance of this fragrant IT.
regularity and injustice occurred with re-
gard to an alleged inquiry into the ac-
counts of Hon. j. B. Aswell when he was
state superintendent of public education
The rumor has been published broadcast
tkat the travelling auditors investigation
has revealed discrepancies and shortages
but the inquiry seems not to have been
completed, and certainly no authentic or
formal statement of it's results has yet
been given out.
The Chief does not for moment believe
that DR.. AsWell has been guilty of any
intentional misconduct. and we have full
confidence that he will be able to explain
any apparent discrepancies in his &C
counts. He has so declared, and the high
character which he has for many years
maintained in the public estimation en-
titles him to the presumption that he is
truthful and honest. Meanwhile he is
placed in very embarrassing position,
with all sorts Of yelled insinuations and
criticisms being directed at him, without
least positive assurance or evidence that
they are justified.
Whoever is responsible for the leaks in
the travelling auditors office should be
discovered and brought up with a round
turn, and measures should be taken to
prevent a repetition of the outrage of be-
smirching an officials character with the
slime of innuendo in advance of any
specific charges or proof of his wrongdo-
ing and before he has been given chance
to explain or defend himself
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
Death of Benny Allen,

Bonnie D. Allen, Jr., eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Duncan Allen, died at his par
ents' home in Port Barrow at 2:50 o'clock
Monday morning. Sept. 5, aged eighteen
years, four months and six days. The
unfortunate young man had been hope
lessly i'll for several months, and although
his sufferings at times were excruciating
and almost more than human endurance
could withstand, he bore his pain with
unfinching fortitude and bravery, and
was ever cheerful and patient with those
about him. The dreaded malady which
made him helpless invalid and finally
caused his death resulted from the rup-
ture of blood vessel in his chest, which
deplorable accident he sustained while at
play some time during the month of May
last.
Bonnie Allen was an exceptionally
bright and promising young man, and
was idealized by his parents and greatly
esteemed by all who had the pleasure of
knowing him. Besides his mother and
father, he is survived by two sisters,
Misses Rosalie and Abbie Allen, and one
brother, Master Frank Allen. To these
afflicted ones The Chief, in common with
wide circle of friends and acquaintance,
begs leave to tender assurances of pro-
found sympathy.
The funeral took place at $50 o'clock
Monday afternoon, with services at the
Episcopal church and interment in the
Protestant cemetery. Rev. Quincy Ewing,
of Napoleonville, officiating. The pail
bearers were Leroy Stockwell, julius Folse,
Lucien Casso, Jr., Alfred Schmalzried,
Henry P. Michel and Emmett Cary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
Oak Grove Agricultural High School.
Communicated

Passing Oak Grove school and looking
southwest building now under construc-
ton comes into view. What is it? Who
are the earnest workers? These queries
being answered would inspire a poet to
write a masterpiece on the spirit of the
people.
The loyal patrons of this school will
have place to house the produce of their
demonstration farm. 1t is they who met
the train' bringing them lumber, aud one
wagon after the other was loaded and
driven to the farm until dozens had been
filled and unloaded; and as result of
their labor with their own hands, under
the direction of a mechanic, this building
which was started but few DAYS ago, is
now well-nigh completed. One day one
crowd comes; the next another. Follow
ing this plan their task will soon be
finished.
Passing just at this season of the year
when we are not yet finished wishing the
summer Wish-hoW to do things in the
least strenuous Way-one is SURPRISED tn
see this call to activity meet such ready
response and to note such insistent and
cheerful service. In general. there is now
seen intimated the call to action, in fam
lily circle. social life, business relations
everything is waking up. The school
problem, the idea of educational facilities
IS thoroughly awake at Oak Grove, and
strong desire followed by seIf-wrousht
strength will insure the people of this
better school, which will be.
a power in approaching and attaining all
things that are good. A PASSER-BY
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
St. Anant Notes.

Miss Archange Savoie, after few days
stay at Sorrento as the guest Of her
brother, Amadee Savoie, returned home
Friday.
Rodolph Gonzales visited Sorrento on
business last Friday.
Edward and Clearance Thomassie, of
Harvey, were the guests of their brother,
Juste, last Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Edmond Bourgeois and
family, of St. James parish. who were
visiting relatives here. returned to their
home Tuesday.
Hon. and Mrs. JOS. Gonzales. of Con-
zales, were the guests of Mrs. Camille
Bourgeois of this place last Monday.
Cleophas Sayoie. of Acy, was here
Monday.
Sidney Poirier, of Burtville, is here
spending few days with his sister, Mrs.
Juste Thomassie.
Alice Bourgeois, the bright young
daughter of Louis Bourgeois, who had
been spending a few days very pleas
antly at Cornerview as the guest of her
grandmother, Mrs. Charles Richard, re-
turned home Monday.
JOS Lambert, ST.. returned home Sun
day from Burnside, after spending some-
time with his daughter, Mrs. Julien
Boullia
Alphonse Mayors went to Brittany last
Monday on business.
lie Pitt E,MPREMEuR.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
Purchases the Tug Whitewater.

The firm of Whiteman Bros, composed
of H. c. Whiteman and Al Whiteman, re-
Gently purchased from the Monongahela
Coal Company the staunch and powerful
tug Whitewater. which they have added
to their fleet of tugs and boats at this
port The Whitewater arrived here
Thursday in charge of Capt. Al Whiteman
and was given noisy welcome by the
other watercraft in port. The White
water is an iron-hull boat. eighty seven
feet long and is fitted with compound en-
gines of great power. She will be used in
the general towing business by the firm
in connection with their other boats, the
Ida Patton and the James Laughlin.
The Whitewater formerly belonged to
Jung & Sons, coal dealers, and was sta
toned here with their fleet of coal
barges which they kept few miles above
Donaldsonville, and was by them sold to
the Monongahela Coal Company. An in
teresting fact in connection with the
purchase Of the Whitewater is that H. C.
Whiteman made his start in the tugboat
business on that boat in 1888. He is at
present in charge Of the feet and eleVa-
tors of the West Kentucky Coal Company
at this place The Chief congratulates
Messrs. Whiteman Bros. upon their new
acquisition and hopes that it win prove
a source of great profit to them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
S. ]. /. Notes

The attendance of pupils at the open-
ing of the 1901 session of st. joseph 5
Commercial Institute was, as had been ex-
pected. the largest in the history of the
school. The enrolment reached f42 this
week, and the prospects are that by the
end of next week there will be 100 pupils
in attendance. This is very gratifying to
the management, as it shows that the
work done last year was much appreciated
by the public.
The work for the session in al the
branches has been mapped out month by
month, so that each pupil may know what
is expected of him at the tests and the
examinations.
Among the new features to be intro
dueed during this session viii be literary
clubs for each grade. The object of this
Is to lnstii the love of s0od reading in the
pupils. Certain classics viii be cataloeued
and the students will be encouraged to
read them. Once or twice month the
teachers will give talks ON the beauties of
certain writings and the pupils will be re-
quired to give an account orally and
written of certain passages.
The debating class viii be organized
later. This proved such a success in the
last session that the management is en-
couraged 70 give it more important
place IN the curriculum
Greater stress viii be laid on eIocution
this session, MT only in the high school
department, but also in the lower grades.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
Approaching Nuptials.

The interesting announcement has
been made that H. Richard Melancon, the
capable and popular young local court
stenographer, and Miss Irene Michel. the
lovely niece Of Contractor Joseph Landry
will be married at the Catholic church
on Wednesday morning of next week, the
i4ti1 INST, at $50 o'clock. Ne cards have
been issued. and the many friends of the
contracting parties are invited thronoh
this medium to be present at the cere-
mony. Rev. j. M. T. Massardier win Off
ciate
1t gives US pleasure to make this happy
announcement, and to extend advance
CONGRATULATIONS and good wishes to the
prospective bride and groom, than whom
no members of this c0mmunitys younger
set are better known or more generally
esteemed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
All Aboard for the Racns-

D. ohlmeyer will give an excursion to
the Belle Rose races tomorrow Sunday
on his fast and elegant 25 horsepower
gasoline launch Zero. Boat viii leave
the Lafoufche Mercantile Company's land
ing at $50 P. M. and returning will leave
Immediately after the races 4 pleasant
"Trip assured all who go.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

Ex-Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi has
taken the stump in his new campaign for
United States senator and one of his first
declarations is that the lies told about
him by his opponents are not true. The
same can no doubt be said of the whop-
pers he and his friends are telling on the
other fellows.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

Miss Hilda Park, the popular young
daughter of Cashier w. D. Park of the
Bank of Donaldsonyille, left Monday
morning for Emmettsburg, Maryland,
where she will pursue a two-year course
of studies in St. Josephs College, Il e
widely known educational institution cor
Quoted at that place by the Sisters Of
Charity. She was accompanied as far
as Mobile by Mrs. Park, and from that
point made the trip to EmmettsbW 6
with a party of other prospective STU
dents of St. Joseph's College. Miss
Park graduated with high honors from
ST. Vincent Institute, in this city, at the
close of the 1910 session of that institu-
ton, and is an unusually talented and
accomplished young lady. She has host
of friends among the younger set here,
all of whom will join The Chief in bid
ding her God-speed and wishing her
much success in her udies.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
STRENGTHENING the Lexees.

The State Board of Engineers and the
various levee boards throughout the state
are now busily engaged in perfecting the
levee lines for the next high water season
AS it would be unreasonable to expect
every season to be as propitious as the
last, when Louisiana escaped without
high water, those in charge of the levees
are living up to the old adage: In time
of peace prepare for war, and all weak
spots in the 1evee lines are to be
strengthened or rebuilt.
The State Board of Engineers has adj
vertised for bids for charging the Point
Houmas levee in the fourth ward of this
parish. Proposals must be submitted by
Sept. Is and be accompanied by a deposit
of S325, while the successful bidder will be
required to furnish bond of $4,000 guaran-
teeing the faithful execution of his con-
tract. Estimates place the approximate
contents of the new leyee at 100000
cubic yards.
The Lafourche Levee Board held a
meeting in New Orleans Tuesday, Com
missioners Maurin, Sellers, Perez. Schrei-
Der, Schexnaydre, Songy and Humphreys
being present. A resolution was adopted
asking the State Board of Engineers to
build the lower end of A-Bend levec and
the Point Houmas Ievee.
The president was authorized to adver-
tise for bids for the construction of the
levee enlargement and the
levee near Company Canal
The request of Penick & Ford to build
a viaduct over the levee to their plant at
was granted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

The sympathy Of host of friends is
extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Myer Lemann
in the bereavement visited upon them by
the death of Mrs. Lemann'S father, Henry
Abraham, a well-knoWn cotton broker and
influential business man of New Orleans,
who passed away at $50 clock Monday
evening, at the summer home of his
daughter, Mrs. Max. EIlinger, in Elberon,
N. j., where he had been since last May
in the hope of regaining his health, which
had become impaired by old age. MIR
Abraham's remains were conveyed to
New Orleans and inferred in Metairie
Cemetery, in that city, at $3.50 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon, the funeral obsequies
being attended by a very large concourse
of sorrowing relatives and friends. Mrs.
Lemann, upon being apprised of her
fathers critical illness, left for EIberon on
Friday of last week and was with the
sufferer in his last moments.
Mrs Morris Marks. whose husband, the
itLS JluS5C hiUillS AlGIhS. WdS= NCH kilDWH
throughout the state, and particularly in
this city and section, many years ago.
died last Saturday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Rouff in New Or.
leans. Mrs. Marks. who was a Miss
Laura Pfins of New Orleans, was ap-
her sixty-first anniversary when
sac passed away. Besides her daughter
she is survived by one brother, Barnett
Prins, who resides at Marion. Ind, and
other relatives. Mrs. Marks was known
and esteemed by many of the older resi-
dents of this community, who share in
the widespread sorrow and regret oc-
casioned by her passing away.
Mrs C. Babin and her young son.
Albert, left on Sunday last for Bay St.
Louis. where the latter goes to mafricuIate
As q student in St. Stanislaus College.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

A state election was held in Vermont
last Tuesday and the Republicans were
successful by about $4,000 votes, which is
normal majority for an of-presidential
year. The Democrats gained about
twenty members of the legislature.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
SATURDAY. SEPT. 10. 1910

Foxy Bryan will not jump at the sour
grapes on the presidential arbor year after
next Wise old foxi
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

c. Centanni, president of the Kenner
Truck Growers Association. will deliver
an address before the Donaldsonville
Truck Growers Association at a meeting
of that organization to be held at the
courthouse on Sunday, Sept. IS, at 2:30
o'clock p. m. Mr.. Centanni is an Italian
and his address will be delivered in that
tongue, there being number of natives
Of that country among the membership of
the local truck growers association. The
Kenner association is one of the most
successful and prosperous organizations
of its kind in the state. and Mr. Centanni
will explain to his countrymen what
methods they ought to pursue in order to
make success of the local association
and reap the benefits to which a concert
of interests and unanimity of efforts
should entitie them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

Col. Bryan says he will not be candi-
date for president in 1912. Col Roosevelt
is talking considerably on a multitude of
other subjects, but saws wood on the pre-
sidency.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
Opening of St. Vincent's institute.

St. Vincents Institute, conducted by
the Sisters of Charity. opened last Mon
day morning under the most favorable
auspices, with Sister Clotilda, the efficient
and popular superior of the school, in
charge of the work. The attendance
numbered 125 and has since been in
creased to $50. which compares favorably
with the enrolment of students during
the initial week of any previous session
in the history of the school Besides the
preparatory work which is SO thoroughly
done at this popular institution. the SIS
tiers in charge offer courses in music,
drawing. painting and embroidery, each
of these branches being taught by an art
list in her line. This special work is Of
fered to day pupils only. The outlook for
a successful session of the Institute is
unusually promising.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

W. R. MarkIe's show boat, which was
scheduled to give performance at Dom
aldsonville last Monday night, was unable
to fill the engagement on account of be-
ing compelled to lay up at Baton Rouge
and make repairs to the boilers of the
steamboat which lows the floating thea
ire. Mr.. Markle requests The Chief to
announce that his boat will give an exhi-
bition here on Monday. Sept. IL.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

Mrs. Paul Leche and her Young son.
Karl. left Tuesday for Mobile. Ala. where
the former will visit friends, while the
latter goes to resume his studies atSpring
Hill College.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

The progressive Republicans were
victorious in the primary elections held in
Wisconsin and Michigan last Tuesday.
Senator LaFollette was Endorsed for re-
election by a very large majority, and
Senator Julius c, Burrows of Michigan
was defeated signally by Congressman
Charles E. Townsend. These results,
taken in connection with the previous sue
cesses of the progressives in Iowa, Kansas
and California, indicate that the tide of
sentiment in the Republican party in flow
ing strongly towards insurgency.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

There are three big Donaldsonville
Chiefs. This paper is one and Henry
Sehaff is the other two. He is chief of
police and chief of the fire department.
Modesty forbidsthe claim that the third is
Chief among ten thousand. and one
altogether lovely.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

The independent Democrats of Tennes-
see are not SO naealy-mouthed or tender
footed as their compatriets of some other
Iatitudes. Believing that the best inter
ests Of their state and party will be pro-
NOTED by the smashing of the autocratic
political machine of which Gov. Patterson
is captain and chief engineer, they pro-
pose to adopt practical and effective
method of doing the smashing, namely,
by indorsing and supporting the excellent
state ticket nominated by the Republi-
cans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

The Good Government League has de-
cided not to open its campaign for control
of the state government until after the
coming election. This action indicates a
commendable desire to give the exposi-
ton clear field and to avoid the danger
of getting it mixed with partisan politics.
Good for the Good Government League!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

The Nioarasuan revolution has ended
in the triumph of the insurgents and Gen
Estrada is now acting as president
Former President Madriz left Managua on
the approach of the revolutionary army
and the capital city was occupied by the
latter without resistance. The Estrada
government is to remain in power for
year, when an election is to be held at
which the people viii choose officials for
the succeeding term.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

The name of Hagan avenue, New Or
leans, has been changed by the city
council to Jefferson Davis Parkway, and
the thoroughfare is to be ornamented at
some future time with statue of the
president of the late Confederate States
of America. The monument is to be pro-
Vided by the United Daughters of the
Confederacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10
The melancholy days have come.
The saddest Of the year

when the patriotic but dilatory citizen has
it dinned into his weary ears by the pa
triotic but persistent press that he will
lose his right to vote if he doesn't pay his
poll tax.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

"A TWO udyS teachers INSTITUTE was
held in the auditorium of the local high
school building yesterday and today. and
was attended by all of the teachers who
have been engaged to work in the parish
for the coming session. with the exception
Of three or four who were detained for
valid reasons Two sessions of the insti-
tute were held yesterday, forenoon and
afternoon, and the following interesting
program was carried out.
Music.
Recitation of the Lords prayer.
Hymn.
Opening remarks, Supt j. L. RuSca.
Roll-call and introduction Of teachers.
Discussion of state course of study: (a)
high schools, (b) elementary graded
schools, fc) elementary rural schools
Instructions to teachers relative to. ID
keeping records and making reports, (2)
incidental fee, when and how collected,
disposition of funds, 60 care of school
property, az school gardens, corn clubs
agriculture, nature study, libraries, school
Improvement.
The institute held one session today,
adjournment being taken at noon to per-
nit the teachers to proceed to their res
pectiYe posts in time to open their schools
next Monday morning, the 18th inst, at 8
O'Clock, The program of this forenoon's
session was as follows:
Distribution of reading course books.
Assignment of work for first regular
meeting of teachers.
Question box
Address by Prof Leo NJ Favrot, state
high school Inspector on The Relation Of
Teachers, Principals and Superintendent.
Prof. Favrot's address was highly en-
PERTAINING and instructive. and was
greatly enjoyed by the teachers. Supt.
Ruscas remarks at the opening Of the in
stitute yesterday forenoon were also very
interesting, and an entente cordial was
established between the superintendent
and the teachers which augurs well for a
smooth and harmonious administration
of the school affairs Of the parish during
the coming scholastic session.
Last night the teachers were rendered
delightful dance at Ascension Hail. the
successful entertainment being given I'M
der the auspices of the young men of the
city, headed by H. Vernon Sims and
Leonce Trepagnier. A large number of
couples participated and the affair proved
unusually enjoyable in every respect,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

MrsJs C. Babin and her young son.
Albert, left on Sunday last for Bay St.
Louis. where the latter goes to mafricuIate
as a student in St. Stanislaus College.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-10

5 or 6 doses "666" will cure any case of
and Fever. Price Csc.