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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
S. ]. c. /. Alumni BANQUET,

A very representative crowd of youne
men Of Donaldsonville and vicinity, former
students of the st. Joseph Commercial In
stitute, assembled at the Knights of Co
lumbus Hall Wednesday night to do honor
to their alma mater and to renew old
acquaintances. The occasion was the
seventh annual banquet of the S. j. C. l.
Alumni Association, and the graduating
class Of 1910 have reason to feel highly
| honored because of the fine assembIa9e
which gathered to welcome them into the
association and felicitate them upon the
successful completion of their studies,
Inc delicious spread which was so much
enjoyed was due to the untiring efforts OF
Robert Hlggason, and through the zeal
and energy of that popular young gentle
man the banquet proved a great success
and most delightful affair in every par
ticuiar. Mr.. Higgason was the recipient
of very graceful compliment from the
| POSTMASTER in recognition of his vafua-
| BILE services, and the members of the as
ISOLATION drank his health standing.
Richard Melancon officiated as toast
master and acquitted himself of the du-
ties of that exacting position with be-
coming grace and dignity Hon. Paul
Leche, who, together with Henry A. Ter
rlo was the guest of the evening, paid a
beautiful tribute to the students of S. ,JC.
l. lie pointed them out in every success
full walk of life here and elsewhere, and
showed that they were citizens of such
sterling worth because of the trai1ind
they had received at the hands of their
Jealous preceptors and faithful friends
the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Aramis
J. Melancon, as one of the Oldest mem
bers OF the Institute alumni association
was called upon and expressed himself in
a few felicit0GS remarks Bro. Macarius
the efficient principal of the Institute. in
breezy speech told of the fine qualities
of the class of 1910 and wished them an
success and happiness Rev. J. M T
MaSsardier was next introduced and dwell
upon the advantages of good WORKING
alumni, expressing the wish that the as
ISOLATION would grow into strong, al
gresslve organization for the good of the
community and the honor of the school
Wiltred Landry in an appropriate address
welcomed the guests of the occasion. and
Ward Poche as the representative of class
OF 1911 expressed the appreciation of the
graduateso of the honor conferred upon them
by the alumni association.
A particularly pleasant feature Of the
enjoyable affair was the graceful compli-
ment paid by the association to the Don
a!dsonviile High School Alumni Associa-
ton. knowing that the latter were hold
ing their annual reunion at the hieh
school, a committee was appointed tt. ex-
tend them an invitation to be the guests
of the 5. J. c. |. association at the Knights /
OF Columbus Hall. There the visitors T
listened to the interesting toasts aud en-
joyed the hospitality of the individual
members of the Institute association after
the banquet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
THE CHILD LABOR LAW STANDS.

The attempt TO amend the child labor
aw SO as 20 permit children to 60 on the
Istage has been killed at Baton Rouge by
indefinite postponement. That was JUS
tiiable killing. The influences Of theat-
Fical life are more dennoralizing than those
Of the factory and sweatshop and II 1t IS
wrong and hurtfuI to make drudges OF
children ia their early years, it is still
more so to subject them to the tempta-
tions of the stage If every parent in the
state could read Miss Jean Gordon's ad-
dress on this subject. delivered before the
Louisiana Press Association at Opelousas
last month. public sentiment would be-
come SO strong against child labor gener-
ally. and the appearance of children on
Ghe stage particularly, that no legislator
would henceforth have the hardihood to
seek the impairment of the existing law.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18

The celebrated Schwing VS.. Dunlap and
Holtgreve libel suit was brought to a
close in the district court at Plaquemine
last Saturday night. when the jury, after
being out about two hours. brought in a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Judge
Calvin X. Schwing. assessing damages
against Rev. j. J. Holtgreve and J. E.
Dunlap for the full amount sued for, $780,
600. The case occupied the attention of
the court for two weeks and was
characterized by many sensational fea-
lures and interesting disclosures.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
Announcement.

Mr. F. H. Allen wishes to inform his
friends that he has again taken on the
Ford agency. The faithful service his
Ford has been giving fer nearly two years
leads him to believe that it is the best
car on the market, and, with the many
improvements made in the later models,
he can conscientiously recommend the
Ford to anyone wishing to buy car.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
win Handle Electric Light Globes.

We wish to announce to those using
electric lights that we have accepted the
agency for standard incandescent globes
and will keep a full supply of the various
sizes on sale at our store. Since the mu-
nicipal power plant has discontinued pri-
vate wiring and the handling of electrical
supplies, we have concluded to handle
these globes, which have heretofore been
supplied by the town.
B. LEMANN & BRO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
Gov. vardaman's Lecture.

Ex-Gov. James r. Vardaman, of Mis-
sissippi, delivered his notable lecture, The
Impending Crisis at the Gondran Theatre
last Tuesday night in the presence of a
fair-sized and enthusiastic audience.
Among Mr.. Vardamans listeners were
representative delegations of citizens
from Belle Helene, Burnside, Whitecastle,
Gonzales, Hope Villa, and other points in
Ascension, Assumption, ST. James, her
ville and other nearby parishes, and that
che remarks of the distinguished speaker
met with the cordial approval of all who
were so fortunate as to hear them was
attested by the frequent and prolonged
outburSts of applause and the unstinted
expressions of endorsement and apprecia-
zion which were voiced at the conclusion
OF the interesting address.
Mr.. Vardaman's lecture deals with the
Face problem, and he handles the difficult
subject in a manner that brings its trans
cendent importance prominently forward
and indicates the vast amount of study
and observation which he has given to
the important issue. Mr. Vardaman is
not bitter, and his speech did not contain
single sentence that might shock the
modesty or offend the delicacy of even
school girl. He has convictions on DO
IltIcal matters and also on the negro
problem, and he has the courage to pro-
noance those convictions, which he does
IN way that attests his earnestness and
sincerity, his loyalty as citizen and his
deep conception of the Importance of the
question. MIR. Vardaman advocates, as a
comedy for existing conditions. the repeal
of the fifteenth amendment and the ma
ferial modification of the fourteenth
amendment TO the constitution of the
United States, and even those who differ
with him on the race question were i'm
pressed by his logical process of reason
ing and charmed by his peerless eloquence
and sentlemanly department.
AS is well known, MIR. Vardaman is an
orator of rare ability and man of in
tense personal magnetism, and these
qualities, aided by his magnificent stage
presence and his wonderful flow of Ian
9ua2e, entirely captivated his audience
and won their respect and admiration if
not their concurrence in his views and ,
suggestions. Those who missed his Iec-
ture missed rare treat. |
Hon Henry c. Rraud, of Burnside who
was instrumental in bringing MIR. Var !
daman to Donaldsonville, announces that {
the distinguished Mississippian will de-
liver another lecture in Ascension parish
in the near future, this time at Gonzales !
IN the seventh ward, where it is expected {
that special preparations will have to he
made to accommodate the immense crowd
which will turn out to hear him. The date
# this event will be announced as soon as 7
Iefnite arrangements have been con- g
luded. c
During his stay in Ascension Mr.. Var S
aman was the guest of MIR. Braud at the 9
Itter's hospitable home at Burnside. +
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
Meeting of jury Commissioners.

The board of jury commissioners in and
for the parish of Ascension met at the
courthouse Thursday forenoon and drew
up a venire of grand and petit jurors to
serve at the regular jury term Of court
beginning Monday. July Ii. The list is
published in official form elsewhere in
goday's Chief All of the members of the
iury commission were in attendance, as
follows: Adolphe Meter, Robert H. Lam
dry, j. w. Stephenson and John W.
Tucker.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18

Of course, everybody is interested in the
result of the big Jeffries-Johnson cham
pionship fight which is to be pulled off
on Monday, July 4. George Landry, the
progressive proprietor of the Welcome
Saloon. has made arrangements to receive
the complete returns of the noted mill
over a special wire which will be run into
his establishment for this occasion, and
he extends a cordial invitation to his
many patrons and friends. and the public
in general, to be on hand and listen to
the story of the scrap by rounds.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18

Make arrangements TO come to Donald
sOnVille on July 2. and to participate
in the Elks' fair and festival A big time
is in store for You.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
The members of Olive Camp No. IS,

The members of Olive Camp No. IS.
Woodmen of the World. to the number
of more than one hundred. assembled at
their lodge room in the Masonic Temple
at 5 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, and
from there marched in file of twos to the
Catholic cemetery. where they placed ap-
propriate floral emblems on the graves of
their deceased comrades. After decorat-
ing all of the resting places of departed
Woodmen in the Catholic cemetery. the
assemblage repaired to the Jewish and
Protestant burial grounds, where similar
ceremonies were carried out. The occa-
sion was the annual memorial day of the
w. @. w. order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18
An Enjoyable Banquet.

The alumni association of the local high
school entertained at a most delightful
banquet Wednesday evening at the school
building complimentary to the class OF
1910 and a small number of invited
guests. The tempting menu prepared for
the occasion was faultlessly served, and
much good cheer prevailed throughout the
charming affair. Hon. R. N. Sims, an
erstwhile principal of the institution.
acted as POSTMASTER and in his usual
clever and humorous style introduced the
speakers, who responded to the following
sentiments: Miss Sadie Kern, Glass of
'O5 to Class of 10. Supt. J. L. Rusca, In
fiuence of a School in Community" Miss
Evela Poirrier. Absent Friends" MAYOR
Charles Maurin. City of Donaldsonviile;"
Miss Rebecca Newman, Teaching as q
Profession" Prof. A. L. Pearce, THE
Faculty." Miss Rose Harding, School
Days; Prof. Thos. Mccall, Athletics"
Miss Lea Landry, Music as an Art"
Hudson Hunley. THE LADIES'" Miss Nellie
Garrett, Education" Jaffray Vega, The
Future" Miss Agathyne Kern, History of
Our Alma Mater.
AT the conclusion Of the delightful feast
the members Of the high school alumni
association and the class of 1910. on the
invitation of the S. j. C. /. Alumni Asso-
citation, repaired to the knights of Column
bus Hall, where dancing was INDUCED in
until late hour.
Lucien Casso, the oyster king, is the
place to go when you wish to enjoy fat
and salty Bayou Cook oysters, raw and
cooked in .any style. fresh boiled river
shrimp and soft shell crabs. Orders for
oyster loaves given special attention
Short order meals a speciality. Eyerv-
thing the best and always relished.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-18

Numerous other booths will be arranged
for later, and when the list is completed
it is safe to predict that it will be of a
most comprehensive and interesting ma.
ture and that nothing will have been over
looked which could add to the success or
novelty of the entertainment or contribute
to the pleasure and amusement of all who
NAV attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17

detectives, which the tariff makes pos sible, which works the injustice in the end felt most keeE.y by the poor of America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
ASTRONOMERS
 ARE BALkED
Cloudy Conditions Interfere With Lunar Eclipse Studies at
 Yale Observatory

New Haven. Nov. 17-Strongly forti- fled behind a bank of clouds from which it peeped at certain intervals, the moon last night passed through total eclipse. the last total eclipse that will be visible here for three years to come. Atmospheric conditions made it impossible for Yale observatory as tronomers to take any scientific obser- vations of any value. The moon, en- sconsed behind clouds, baffled the ef- forts of the astronomers. As last nights eclipse is the last one until the partial one on April 1. 1912, plans were made to study the change on the moons surface and when the eclipse began a strong effort was made to gather the desired information but the queen of the skies skillfully evaded the glassy eyes of the long telescopes. Astronomers were forced to abandon the idea of making scientific observa- tions when the moon entered the true shadow of the earth, owing to the cloudy atmosphere.
 The spectacle was the most interest ing seen here in years. The shadowed surface of the moon became a deeper the naked eye deep red. The moon entered the penumbra at 4:45 yester- day afternoon, passing into the true shadow of the earth at exactly 5:44. The eclipse became total at 6:55, com- ing to an end at forty-seven minutes past seven. At S:57 the moon had left the shadow and the exhibition was called off at 9:56. the moon having then left the penumbra.
 The eclipse. what was visible of 1t. was a spectacular exhibition. Astron- omers at the present are endeavoring g to ascertain whether the moon is shortened in the polar direction and how its surface at the poles compares with the equatorial. Clouds interrupt ed observations to ascertain this fact and work along this line was aban- doned.
 The year 1911 happens to be one when there will be no lunar eclipse. The next eclipse of the moon takes place on April 1, 1912. to be followed by one on September 25, of the same year. These two eclipses will be but partial ones and not visible at Wash ington, so that last nights phenom- enon presented the last opportunity in almost three years for astronomers around here to take scientific obser- vations of any value during a total lunar eclipse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17

State Highway Commissioner Mac donald may, and should in our judg- ment, experience difficulty in securing a reappointment. With an abundance of funds at his disposal, and with county assistants to aid him, he has not met public expectations. He has been dilatory in both the construction of new roads and the repair of old ones. He is now advertising for bids for the construction of new roads, which cannot now be built until late which should be now constructed and in use.
 He may be an expert in road-con- struction, though this is denied by many. Most certainly. he lacks exc cutive ability; otherwise. he would have named, and relied upon. compe- tent county assistants. which would have insured the very desirable expe- dition.
 First Selectman Fox of Fairfield, is a candidate for appointment as High way Commissioner, and there may be others. Of MT. Fox, it may be said that he possesses both the requisite knowledge, and the executive ability needed to put such knowledge into practical and expeditions use.
 The people are willing to pay for good roads and, having provided the requisite funds. they want such roads constructeaa as rapidly as consistent with good work, and then kept in proper repair, instead of protracted delays in the seeking of bids and the awarding of contracts. There is wide- spread dissatisfaction with the dilatory methods of Highway Commissioner Macdonald
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
PROPOSALS FOR STATE
 ROAD WORK.

Sealed proposals will be received by the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27, Capitol, Hartford, Conn.,, until 2 D. m., Monday, November 14, 1910. for four sections graded road in New Fairfield, two sections gravel road in Ridgefeld, one section gravel road each in Danbury and Bedding, in accordance with plans and speci- fications.
 Bids will state the price as per snecifications The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of feet to be improved, after the con- tract is let.
 All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded re- fusing to sign the contract at the company bond, or certified check. shall forfeit from his bond sum equal to the difference in price be- tween his bid and the next lowest bidder Plans and specifications may he examined at Norris Hatch's for New Fairfield, Town Clerks office, Ridgefeld, for Ridgef1eld and Red- ding. and Selectmen's office for Dan- bury. or at the office of the State Highway Commissioner. Room 27.
 The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to reject any and
 Dated at Hartford. Conn, Nov. 5,
 J. H. MACDONALD.
 State Highway Commissioner,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
WHY MEAT PRICES
 ARE REDUCED.

The old saying that one should not Hook a gift horse in the mouth, may be considered by some as applicable to the reduction of prices by the Beef Trust, or in other words, that we should accept the concession gracefully and with becoming gratitude and for bear inquiry into the motives of it. But the matter is so mixed up with sending public issues that such inquiry 6 legitimate and. in fact, called for. The mouth of this particular gift eorse" calls for examination, not with regard to age. or previous conditions Of servitude if any. but with reference 0 reasons for the gift
 It has been said, and with force, that 1s the election of a Dentocratic House and the scoring of Democratic gains in the Senate, may mean revision down. ward of the tariff schedule the Beef Trust deems it wise to promptly aban- don a minor part of it's inordinate profits-in one case, 35 per cent.-and to 'get in out of the wet" at the ear Hest practicable moment Another possible, and even probable, reason is that the reduced prices are intended to afford plausible justification for refusal of the present Republican Con- gress to reduce the tariff duties on meats in accordance with the manifest will of the people as developed at the recent elections.
 The Beef Trusts prices are still too high, and greater than are needed to afford a fair return on capital actually Invested. They are likely to remain too high until competition becomes a factor in their adjustment through lowering or removal of the tariff bars. h London than here, because there it comes into competition with South American and Australian products which are duty-free. Repeal our meat schedule of the tariff. and thus permit competition, and prices here will soon reach reasonable level.
 In a re->Antly published letter, John A. Henneberry. secretary of the Bra gillian Trade Corpora@-n. says:
 For ten years stock men and ship pers of South American countries, of
 
 ed heaven and earth through the me dsum of their diplomatic rspresents- lives at Washington to optais tEe cre- Azion of such reGnlationS as will en- $HAA them to place thousands of tons - beef. pork, and mutton upon the f:ateB Of the American working men at prices which will almost cut in halves the prices now being charged h0 skss Chie&So paokev, and will still 3Ar ass 0uty asked under the existing ke<$fs, .S certain otker iniquitops fae- Zsm vera removed. Essi,Sns is real ly aeke& from the United States gov ernment but the abolition of the ar tificial barb-wire fence which the packers through the assistance of their Senators and agents at Washington have strung around the ports of New York, Boston and Baltimore. It is not the cent and a half pound duty that keeps foreign beef out of Amer lea, but the arbitrary powers to con- deInn or to delay landing indefinitely, of the inspectors. secret agents. and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
REDISTRICTING THE STATE.

Ira one of his campaign speeches, ''tfe creation and bounding of the Fifth Congressional district, in place of electing a Congressman-at-larg Tie Federal law requires. in spirit If not in terms, a redistricting after each census, when changes in population so require. This law has been violated fur- ten years by the Connecticut Re publicans. for no other or better reason than that the managers found them Deives unable to whittle out fifth district without making at least one of the five normally Democratic.
 With the next House Democratic. this game must be abandoned. It will not be allowed to continue. The Legislature must redistrict the State, CT Representative-at-larg Tilson may Jose his seat. As the House is the sole 3udge of the qualifications of it's members, 1t can impose the penalty anentioned. This would not seat the sDemocratic nominee for representative slt-large; it would merely leave the tetate with four representatives, though entitled to five.
 Of course, the Republican Legislature will so "gerrymander' the State as to make, if possible, all of the five dis tricts Republican, but it is difficult to see how this can be done, unless through a most palpable "shoe-string'' process. Fairfield and Hartford coun- ties are each entitled to a representa- tive. and New Haven county to nearly two. The only proposition thus far advanced is to unite New Haven county with Litchfield county. with two representatives; to give Fairfield and Hartford counties, one each; and to lump the remaining four counties into one district. This would involve a breaking of county lines in New Haven nBunty alone. part of which would bs made, with Litchfield county, a dis Rfct.
 This proposition would make two a1stricts. New Haven and Fairfield, at seast debatable. politically.
 Doubtless, the Republican managers are already struggling nightly with the difficult problem of so redistricting the State as to assure the election of five Republicans to the House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
Reid-McGregT.

Miss Anna McGregor, formerly of Courtland street, this city, became the bride on Thursday, Nov. 10, of John H. Reid of Bethel. The wedding took place at the home of the Rev. MT. Higginbotham, assistant pastor of the South Congregational church. There will be a reception for MT. and Mrs. Reid at their home in Bethel Friday evening at which a number of Bridgeporters will be present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17

Beef Trust to the Democratic House elect: Don't shoot-we'H come down."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
Children Crv
 FOR FLETcHER'S CA s TO RIA COLT MEMORIAL DEDICATED
Building Connects Morgan Memorial and Wadsworth Atheneun, in
 Hartford.

Hartford, Nov. 1.-The Colt Memor- ial Building which connects Wads- worth Atheneum with the Morgan Me- morial, structure reared by J. Pier pont Morgan to the memory of his father. Junius s. Morgan, was dedicat- ed yesterday.
 Charles E. Gross, one of the execu- tors of the VII of Mrs. Elizabeth Colt. who ordered the erection of a suitable memorial. made the presen- tation address, and the building was accepted by the Rev. Dr. Francis Goodwin
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-17
DR. DWIGHT 82 YEARS OLD
Former Yale President Celebrates Birthday Anniversary by Calling
 on His Friends.

New Haven, Nov. 17-Dr. Timothy Dwight, one time president of Yale University, celebrated the eighty-sec- ond anniversary of his birth yester- day.
 Dr. Dwight according to his daily custom, walked to the Post Office and made a few calls. He received tele- grams and letters from all parts of the country.