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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01
CORN CLUB EXHIBIT.
Members of Ascension Parish Boys Corn
Clubs to Compete for Prizes at Gonzales
on Oct. I4-Attractive Program Ar
raneed-Iist of Prer,i,,,,,s
ranged-List of Premiums.


ranged-List of Premiums.
The first annual exhibit of the bows
corn clubs of Ascension parish will be
held at Gonzales on Friday, Oct. Ia, under
the auspices of the parish school board
Exercises of an interesting and approDri-
ate nature will be carried out in connec-
tlon with the event, among the attract
i've features Of the program being ad-
dresses by several visiting and local
speakers, a parade Of the corn club mem
bers, music by brass bands, and a dinner
served in picnic style.
Following is list of the prizes to be
awarded III the various contests:
GREATEST YIELD PER ACRE.
First priZe-$10 donated by Achille
Picard, of Gonzales.
Second prize-Shawnee cultivator do
mated by w. B. Avery & Sons, of New
Orleans.
Third prize-SS donated by Ascension
Police Jury
Fourth prices donated by Assessor
A. A. King, of Dutchtown.
Fifth prize One years subscription to
Donaidsonyille Chief, donated by proprie-
tors.
BEST EXHIBIT OF TEN EARS.
First prize-Steel beam pillow donated
by B. Lemann & Bro, Donaldsonville.
Second priZe-Suit of clothes donated
by Meter 8 Co., Donaldsonville.
Third prices donated by Ascension
School Board.
Fourth prize-One years subscription
to Donaldsonville Chief.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EAR.
First prices donated by Town Coun-
Gil of Donaldsonville.
Third prize Who viii donate these2
Fourth prize-One years subscription to
Donaldsonvile Chief
BEST WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF PROFIT ON M
vESTMENT.
First prizes donated by Town Coun-
Gil of Donaldsonville.
Second prices donated by Parish
Treasurer C. C. Weber, of Donaldsonville.
Third prize-$2 donated by Ascension
School Board
Fourth prize-One years subscription to
Chief.
BEST WRITTEN ACCOUNT SHOWING HISTORY
OF CROP.
First prizes donated by Ascension
School Board.
Second prize-Silver watch donated by
Supt j. L. Rusca.
Third prize So donated by WB. Stuart,
Of Belle Helene.
Fourth prize-one years subscription to
DonafdsonviIle Chief.
BEST ESSAY OR COMPOSITION ON CORN.
First prices donated by Ascension
School Board.
Second prize IS donated by Ascension
School Board.
Third prize-$2 donated by Ascension
Police Jury
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01
CHARTER
White Elephant Athletic Club.

w 5Ite Elephant Athletic (tuD.
United States of America state of Louisiana
Parish of Ascension.
E1E TT REMEMBERED. That on this, the
Il , sixth day of the month of September in the
year nineteen hundred and ten, before me,
Richard Mcg,ulIoh, notary public, duly COM
missoned. sworn and qualified IN and for the
parish of Ascension and state OF Louisiana. and
in presence of the undersigned competent wit
nesses. personally came and appeared the per-
sons+Nhose signatures are attached hereto all of
whom are of age and residents Of said parish and
state, who declared that, Awaiting themselves of
the general laws of the state of Louisiana. and
of the provisions of act No 1l2 OF the legislature
Of said state OF 1882. they have formed and do
hereby form themselves and their associates at
present and in future. into hoby polite and
corporate under the following articles to-wit;
ARTICLE /.
The name style and title of this corporation
shall be WHITE ELEPHANT ATHLETIC
CLUB
The purpose and object thereof shall be the
promotion of athletic matters and social rela-
lions among its members or under its supervision
and direction.
ARTICLE III.
All of its business and other matters shall be
under the supervision and control of a aboard of
directorsto be elected annually on the lst day Of
Septenber of eaea and every year and shall con-
sist of ten members. The members of the board
of directors shall Immediately after being elected
by the members OF this corporation meet and Or
game by the election from their own number of
a president, secretary. treasurer and manager.
Until the first election on the first Of September
1911. J. Edward Duffei. August Gomez George
THOMPSON Pierre l.. Landry. William H. Sui
Ivan Victor arthur. A. >. Walter, Divide $. Fer
nandez Claiborne Williams and jules Williams
shall constitute the board of directors j. Edward
Duffef shaIlbe president; Augaste Gomez, treas
lrer; William n. Sullivan, secretary, and George
Thompson, manager.
ARTICLE ".
The town of Doualdsonville, in the parish of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

Republican rows in New York might as
sure the state to the Democracy but for
Democratic dissensions. Neither side has
a monopoly of family squabbles and in
ternecine infelicities.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

Because of the failure of most of his
much-advertised aeronautic feats, Walter
Wellman is editorially termed by the New
Orleans Times Democrat an "aero-not
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

What are fifteen amendments more or
less to the constitution between friends?
As long as the instrunSnt is to be patched,
let's patch it a plenty. None of the
patches will hurt Vote for them ALL
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The sooner you pay that poll tax the
quicker wen quit worrying you about it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The prolonged street car strike in Col
unbus. Ohio. has petered out The
strikers resorted to rioting and mob law,
turned public sympathy against them
selves and lost their fight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The progressive element of the Re-
publican party of New York dominated
the state convention at Saratoga this
week, electing Col. Roosevelt temporary
chairman over Vice President Sherman,
adopting the platform as framed by the
temporary chairman and his progressive
associates, and organizing a state com
mittee in which the same element of the
party is paramount. Senator Elihu Root
was permanent chairman of the conven-
ton and the state ticket placed in nomi-
nation is led by Henry L. Stimson of New
York city for governor. Mr.. Stimson was
formerly United States district attorney,
and after his resignation of that office was
employed as leading counsel for the gov
eminent in the successful prosecution of
the extensive New York sugar fraud
cases. Col. Roosevelt is going to take the
stump for the ticket and expects to make /
a speech in every county of the state.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

Jupiter PIuvius has actually let up at
last. Thanks. Jupe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01
n1spr5nsr ,1r.n.ne
Dopaldsonyille. Ia. Semi. a. !

Frcights and express. police and jailer's
fees; cutting grass on neutral grounds:
Hook and Ladder Co., answering three
alarms; Phoenix Fire Co., answering
two alarms Protective Hose Co., an
swering two alarms Vigilant Hose Co.,
for feed bill month of July; telephone
rentals charity, etc.----------------- SO
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The Cooley-Thom floating theatre which
bore the distinction of being one of he
best shows on the river last season, is
said to be even better this season. Many
new and up-to-date attractions have been
added to the already elaborate program of
the company and an exceedingly interest
ing evening entertainment is promised to
all those who patronize the show. The
boat viii be at DonaldsonvilIe next Mon
day. October 8.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The Monroe News-Star says: Friends
of Judge Hall in Monroe are congratulate
ing him on the fact that he had friends
enough in some of the eastern river par
ishes to keep the negroes from voting in
the white primary. While there is some
thing remarkable about the vote in these
parishes, no cemeteries seem to have been
voted. The work bears every indication
of being done by live ones.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01
For Sale.

a YOUNG, very fast trotting horse, Address
a F. o. Box 362, Cogington, La. =,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

Cheap Tony (CoI. A. D. Vega has just
an elegant stock of the very
latest Partisan novelties in pattern hats
fer ladies, and also beautiful line of
walking hats, hat shapes. etc. Don't fail
to call at his store and see the beautiful
display which is now on exhibition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The Baton Rouge board of trade has
given loving cup to Hon. Thos. j. Ker-
nan as the citizen who has done most for
his home town during the past year. A
compliment of that kind any man may
be proud Of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01
Cash balance on hand z-..

Respectfully yours,
CfdAS. MAURIN, Mayor.
The finance committee submitted the fol-
lowing report, which vas received and adopted {:
DonaldsonviIle. La, Sep. "a 1910.
To the Common Council of DonaldsonviIle:
Gentlemen Your finance committee respect
fully report that they have this day examined
t he books OF the collector and treasurer checked
off and cancelled the vouchers of the latter Of
fcer. finding all correct. excepting as per sun
report hereto attached and forming
6 part Of this report:
1910 General Fund.
Aug. IS Cash payments ON meters II 90
Cash for | fan nlotor--z Is on
CASH from } w. Byrnes sup. "a II
2l-6r1dge lessee -;--5--------- . 90
" 2z-Henry Terrio. collector:
Light bills July S 80
Delinquent taxes 81 46
Water dues 10 So los AZ
29-Cash from market lessee $50 90
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

No property holder in Louisiana is too
poor to pay the small tax necessary to
secure the Worlds Panama Exposition.
Every property holder and every voter in
the state, rich or poor, is too poor to af-
ford the loss of the exposition to Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

While Maine goes Democratic, state
convention of Tennessee Democrats in
dorses Republican candidate for COVER
nor and 800 Confederate veterans march
through-the streets of Nashville cheering
for him like mad. Now, what do you
think of that?
The signal defeat of Hon. Jim Bailey by
Congressman Pujo may not settle the
question as to whether MIR. Bailey correct
home address is Opelousas or Baton
Rouge. but it does clearly determine that
the address viii not be Washington, D. c.,
at least for the next three years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-10-01

The Gondran Theatre announces as its
next attraction a production of excep-
tional worth. when Alice E. Ivess dram
atization of Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworths
intensely interesting novel. "Ishmael," "
will be presented by particularly compe-
tent company, headed by Miss Virginia
Howell, who has won an enyiable reputa-
ton as an artist of proven ability.
"Ishmael will be seen here on Oct. IA.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
MANY COWS HAVE
 TUBERCULOSIS
Nerterinary Surgeons Declare That Many Supplying Milk are Affect
 cd With Tubercular Germ.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan 2o.-That thousands of cows in Arkansas, which are now supplying milk for dairies or private families, are affected with tuberculosis, is the opinion of the veterinary surgeons who passed upon the dairy herd of the State hospital for the treatment of nervous diseases which was recently slaughtered. There are evidently many citizens of the same opinion, for the veterinary sur- geons of Little Rock are being called upon to test many milch cows be- longing to people in this city. Dr.
 Horace Rice, who is an assistant state veterinarian, yesterday examin- ed COW, which was being milked by a prominent family up to the time it was decided, as a matter of precau- tion. to have it examined, to be far more affected than were any of the animals recently killed. When the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
MANY THRONCED
 NEW PLAYHOUSE The New Moon Theatel Opened Last Night With
 A Large Attendance.
A THING OF BEAUTY
Mayor Tone! Was Caught in Crowd and Could Not Make His Welcome
 Address. as Programmed.

The opening of the Moon Theater last night proved q decided success in every particular. Prom the time of opening the doors at T:1J D. m., until they closed at lo:3o nearly one thousand people saw the perform anCeS.
 The new house is certainly q beall- ty in every respect. The decorations are harmonious and the coloring ar- tistic. The illumination of the lobby and front of the building is the most in the city
 After the first reel of pictures last night Manager Wright Walker made a short speech of welcome to the peo- pie, in which he managed to hand several bouquets to the city officials After doing so Mir. Walker invited Mayor W. l.. Toney to respond but His Honor was so tigh1y Wedged in the rear of the house that he could not go forward Prof. M. D. McNeil who had voluntarily offered to initiate the organ at the opening of the house made good start for the theatre but was side-tracked into the box bal bowling game and forgot all about his intended duties. Gustave Muel- Ter performed upon the instrument however to the satisfaction of all.
 Miss Bonnell. the young lady who came from Little Rock to sing the illustrated songs at the Moon, was not heard at her best last night both the song and the instrument being strange to her.
 From the comments heard after each performance last night it docs seem as if the Moon has suplied a long felt want and will continue tc do record breaking business The Graphic certainly must have been read by the ladies, as the Please re- move your hats sign was not need ed through the entire evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
DEATH OF WELL
 KNOWN YOUNG MAN
\. B. Graves, Former Resident of This City Passes Ava, at His
 Home in Denver, Col.

News of the death of A. E. Graves, formerly resident of DeQucen, Ark, was received in this city yesterday from Denver. Colorado, where he has years He Ha5gad away Wednesday night, after an illness of some months He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Annie Mont gomery of Wynne. Ark, and other relatives who live at DeQueen. Both Mir and Mrs. Graves are we'll known in this city, where they often visited. Mrs. Graves is q daughter of Mrs. Sarah Montgomery, of this city, and a sister Of Mrs. L. c. Matthews, also of this city. Mr. Graves was for number of years prominent busi- ness man of this state an dhas many friends in Arkansas. The body will be brought to IDeQueen for inter ment, accompanied by the wife of the deceased and her sister, Mrs. Morgan Jolly, of Cotter, Ark, who was visit ing her at the time of MT. Graves death. His father was called to his bedside some days ago and will also accompany the body to DeQueen. MT. Graves was at one time a resident of this city, being associated with E. D. Russell in the brokerage business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
HAyIS DOES NOT
 KNOW OF MEETING
Reliably Stated That Republican, Win Gather For the Purpose Of
 Reorganizing the Committee.

It is stated that meeting of the Lily White Republicans. will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock for the purpose of reorganizing the County Republican Central Committee and electing delegates to the county con- vention. The meeting will be attend cd by all the prominent white Re publicans of this county. The meeting will be held, it Is reported in build ing on State street. The object of the meeting is to reorganize for the pur- pose of eliminating the negro Repub- licans and to keep them in 6 rear seat as far as county Republican af- fairs are concerned It is rumored that the Lily Whites propose to over throw the machine or control of Dr. d. c. Thompson, chairman of county committee, and Ferd Havis, a colored Republican who has controlled conn ty Republican affairs for more than twenty-five years. Ferd Hayis stat- tN IsloI L4Soil LliiI ttS ldl dS lie hticN there would be no meeting Saturday. but prominent white Republicans who are in a position to know are author ity for the statement that the meet ing will take place. There is some talk of compromise with the col ored Republicans, in which event the Lily Whites will demand the chair manship and secretaryship of tlla county committee. They will also demand, it is said, that white Re publicans be elected as delegates 10 the county convention. The organiza- tion is to be effected to enable the white Republicans to get recognition from the State Republican Central Committee in the matter of appoint ments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
GAS FRANCHISE
 AWARDED AT CAPITAL
City Council Springs Innovation by Holding Afternoon Instead of
 Night Session.

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 70 The Lit tie Rock City Council has sprung all innovation by the holding of the reg ular meetings of the council in the afternoon instead of night. At the a natural gas franchise was granted to l.. G. Dawes, of Chicago, the own CT of the present artificial gas plant the franchise Little Rock will have a sliding scale for gas, with q maximum rate of 10 cents for consumers. The recipient of the franchise is to de- liver the gas from the Caddo or other fields within IS months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
OTIS and the Little Rock Poultry Farm, second.
MAYOR TONEY SAYS
 HE'S NO CANDIDATE
Will Not Enter the Race for County and Probate Judge, As RumOred Says He is Being Urged to
 But Cannot Consent Now


 Mayor W. l.. Toney in an interyie W yesterday stated that he had no idea Of making the race for county and probate judge to fill the vacancy re- gently caused by the resignation of County Judge James Gould, nor had he intimated that he would get into the county political game at this time He says he cannot account for the origin of the runor that is current 10 that effect.
 Mayor Toney said he was too busy with cit5' affairs at this time to en- gage in political campaign
 T will say. however" said Mayor Toney, that I have been solicited to make the race by business men, poli- ticians and others of this city and county. They tell me that they ap- prove of my financial policies in the Mayors office and that they would De glad to see the county on equally as good q financial basis as that of the city. l do not wish to keep any can dldate or prospective candidate fo1 that office ill suspense and that is why l make this denial I have re- celved lots of encouragement if would make the race for county and probate judge, but I cannot see my way clear to get into the contest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
SAYS IHE TRUST
 IS ONSIBLF Senator Bradley Defends the Good Name of Kentucky
 On the Floor.
PREJUDICE CONGRESS
Vigorous Protest Against InimStics And Fnlslt, of Published
 Reports.

Washington. Jan 70 Reply ing from the floor of the senate to a TO- gently published newspaper article on night riding in Kentucky, It's causes and results. Senator Bradley of that State today uttered vigorous protests against what he declared was the In justic" and falsitY of the story
 II" took exception To the assertion in the article that conditions in Ken lucky are aS lamentablc aS he himself acknowledged in his speech they were in 1907 and during q portion of 1908. During that period he said he had de- nounccd the disgraceiul conditions. and there is no kentuckian who loves his state, he added, ''who has cOndoned them.
 ''1he inspiration of the article he declared, is easily discovered. But q short time ago the so-called Inde- pendent Tobacco Manufacturers met in this city. their purpose being to relieve themselves of legislation pass ed at the last session of congress and the whole object of the attack Is 70 prejudice the mind of congress, of the president and of the Department of Justice against the tobacco societies of Kentucky in order that the So-call- ed independents and their allies may cause. whether justly or not proceed ings to be inauguarated by the go"- crnment against the societies under the sherman antitrust law
 After giving some history of the events leading up to the passage by the Kentcncky legislature of the sta tutc allowing the farmers to pool their crops, Mir Bradley asserted that the trusts and not the night riders are responsible for all the crimes con- mtted with the borders of the state in connection with the tobacco trou- hleS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-21
INJUNCTION SUIT
 FEBRUARY 18 Judge Elliott Will Hear Fi- nal Argument in Water
 Company's Case. TO ENJOIN THE CITY
Fight is Result Of Ordinance. Com polling the Company to Extend
 Water Pipes Free.

Chancellor J y1f. Elliott yesterday set the hearing of the injunction case of the Pine Bluff Corporation against the City of Pine Bluff, in which the water and light company seeks to enjoin the city from enforcing an or dinance governing the extension of water mains and providing that curb line extensions shall be made free Of cost to consumers, for February IS. The suit isI the result of a determined fight, which has been made for some months by City Attophey Walter Sor- rells, in whicl~he''is trying to benefit the public and save them what he terms unjust and eXGrbitant charges for services.
 , The City Council passed an ordi- nance some months ago compelling the Pine Bluff Corporation to extend it's service pipes from the middle of the street or main line pipes to prop erty or curb lines free and fixing a penalty for failure to do so. In pass ing the ordinance the Council heard argument from City Attorney ,Sorrells ill which he declared that the actual cost of making extension to the wa ter company was but S5.5O The company, he said, is charging con- sumers $l3.50 for making main line to curh extension After tho or dinance was adopted, it is stated, the Pine Bluff Corporation offered to com promise the matter by fixing charge of $S instead of $135O for such ex- tension. The Council, on the advice of City Attorney Sorrells, declined to accept the offer, but directed him to test the ordinance in the courts. if it became necessary.
 The Pine Bluff Corporation secured q temporary injunction in the chan cery court restraining all the city officials from interfering with the in- corporation in making charges or in their making future extensions. The final hearing to make the iniunc- tion perpetual will be resisted by the city attorney. In the meantime, un- Ger an agreement. those who pay sla.oe for extensions while the suit is pending, will be refunded their money in the event the corporation loses in the chancery court.