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SENEx CALLS ATTENTION TO
SEVERAL POINTS CONCERNING

Editor Courier:
After studying carefully the extend
ed explanation vouchsafed me in the
issue of the 25th, am provoked, and
can but feel that, owing perhaps to
the nearness of the planets, my lumf
nary has in some manner become oc.
Quilted. AT least, its beneflcent rays
have failed to penetrate my darkened
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postponed two weeks ago at the
Christian church. Monday April il. AIT
are invited to attend.
Mr.. Ellis, who has been here during
the winter with his mother left for hil
home in Boston Saturday.
Mrs. Green Is still very Ill.
Some one broke into the Jacob Ban
Der shop Monday night and stole quite
a number Of barber tools.
Owing to the Teachers convention
at Ottumwa last week the schools
were closed two days.
= SlGOURNEY.
Ed Harris Of South English was
business caller In Sigourney Friday.
Attorney r. c. Legoe OF What
Cheer was transacting legal matters
in Sigourney Friday.
James Jones OF Hedrick was In ats
tendance at the census enumerator'i
meeting in Sigourney Friday.
DR.. c. A. Schreiner Of Ollie was In
Sigourney Thursday looking after poo
litical matters. DR.. Schreiner Will be
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for county auditor before the Juns
primary.
Wesley McCarty of Ollie was g. bus-
mess caller In Sigourney Friday.
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GIVE US a MINSTREL.

Charleston News and Courier.-Cae-
sar fell before the charms of the Lady
Of the Nile, in whose arms at length
the love-sick Antony dreamed away
the mightiest empire of the world One
Roman only set aside the curse, and
the dead Cleopatra was more pleasing
perhaps, to Octavius, than the living
vixen.
In other ages men have stood before
the African Sphinx. It's lesson has been
eloquent in silence for centuries. Our
own Socrates alone refused to be
awed by 1t. In fact, he looked 1t care
fully over, CRASHED his teeth in an i'm
pressive way, as is his wont, adjusted
his glasses, waved his hat dramatical-
" In long last bow, and proceeded
to give an interview. We do not know
particularly what 1t was about, and 1T
does not particularly matter. but It is
clear that our American Tiberius has
not been seduced by any African, be 1t
sphinx or queen.
italy next will greet him. Along
those musty waters where old Pliny
sank in his endeavor to find out more
about veguvius than Vesuvius was
willing any man shauld know, a man
who rode into Office on the back OF a
catastrophe and out Of 1t on a pedes-
tai OF an idol once more draws near
to Naples. Aetna has Numbered him
welcome. Vesuvius lies slumbering
at his hypnotic command. Plnchot
drives nadly across seas to greet the
conqueror. Brother Charlie rings up
central and the buzz Of the fraternal
q. ~ nos q
mines OF Pennsylvania into the con-
fines Of Washington.
Nearer and near home, O Conscript
Fathers. comes the militant hunts.
man. All Africa is chained to his tri-
umphal car, from which will dangle
soon the spells OF dozen capitals.
One wave OF his hand and all others
Quail. Should he not take his stand
upon the rostrum another funeral orc
ton will be given to the world that
will make that Of Antony sound like
a, school boys effort.
What then Is lacking in the grand
transcontinental parade? Do We hear
the sound OF lutes and Of cymbals or
of the many-toned harp? Indeed not
The Vergil Of Octavius is silent, and
! where is his successor? Is genius now
SO weak that she can inspire none to
weave, soul-enchanting melodies in
honor of his tour? Is Ovid, too. un-
heard or banished to the farthest east
for too great trifing? Give us a poet
to sing his praise. Achilles would have
died three thousand years ago had not
blind Homer lived. Shall this man per-
ish because no minstrel lay shall tell
the ages what he tried to do? Octavius.
Caesar, Imperator, where is your past
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Mrs. Dunshee was a Washington Wis
itor last week.
Miss Ruth Walker returned home
from Brighton where she has been Wis.
iting friends and relatives.
Mrs. Dayton returned home from
Washington Wednesday.
The Dorcas society met at Mrs.
Romine's Thursday
/, The Rev. S. K. Goats of Washington
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Ottumwa, Iowa, March II, 1910
Rev. LYMAN Abbott. Editor "OutlOOk,'

Ottumwa. Iowa, March IL, 1910
Rev. Lyman Abbott, Editor "Outlook,' .
2s7 Fourth Ave-, New York, N. Y.
Dear Sir.-In the Outlook" Of jan
uary s, 1910, in your review of DR..
George A. Gordon's volume on "Relig-
ion and Miracle" you make the fol-
lowing quotation from Prof. Huxley:
AS for virgin procreation, it is not
only clearly conceivable, but modern
biology recognizes it as an everyday
occurrence. So with restoration to life
after death. Certain animals, long as
dry as mummies. and, to all appear
ances. as dead, when placed in proper
conditions, resume their vitality. It
may be said that these creatures are
not dead, but merely in condition Of
suspended vitality. That, however, is
only begging the question, by making
the incapacitiy for restoration to life
part of the definition of death"
The quotation is correct except
there is omitted after the word "oc-
currence," the words "among some
groups of animals" Was the omission
intentional or accidental?
Its retention was not only material
but vital to correct understanding
of Huxley's statement, while its onis-
sion gave some additional weight to
your contention that the virgin birth
Of human being is an extraordinary
exception to the customary order Of
the world but not inconceivable.
Yours truly,
(Signed) H. L. Waterman.
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twenty times twenty feet before they
will meet at the object Distance Of
object thus shown to be four hundred
feet. This will serve to show the
general principle to the non-scientific
reader. A surveyor would merely
measure the angles at stakes one and
three. and calculate the rest. carried
the illustration further. Extend a
right line from the two observers
through the object for example,
the sun, to the star-sphere beyond.
Naming our observers A and B, 1t Is
evident that A will see the sun as ap-
parentiy in one direction. while B will
see it apparently in another direction.
This apparent angular motion Is
known in astronomical parlance as
parallax. BY drawing a diagram
above suggested, and varying the dis
lance of the object viewed, found
that the amount of parallactic motion
lis less, the greater the distance Of the
object, and greater the nearer the OBJ
ject is assumed to be. 1t is on this
principle that the tenderfoot out IN
some western city sets out t, walk to
that little mountain over there, before
breakfast. and, after walking an hour
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MICHAEL TOBIAS

ASCENSION LODGE No. PSI. F. AND A. NJ.
Donaldsonviile, La, May 90 1910
M HEREAS, Death has again visited our
w lodge and taken from us our beloved
brother. MICHAEL TOBIAS. and
Whereas, we recognize in the life of this good
man and brother Mason those splendid traits of
character that serve to bind us in sincere be-
lief in the me-honored principles of our order
The fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of
man" which, together with the active life he
always SO zealously led in the service of those
high and noble duties we all owe to our God our
country and our feuoWmen, was also full and
complete recognitisIn of his duty as a good man
and Mason; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Brother Michael
Tobias we feel and know that Ascension Lodge
has lost one of its most Jealous and active mem
bers, the community a true and loyal citizen
and his family devoted husband and affection
ate brother.
Resolved further, That the sudden demise of
this beloved brother has carried lasting sor-
row and bereavement to our hearts, and de-
prives us of shining light among our cola
bOrers, whose loss we shall forever sincerely
mourn and to whose memory we now address
these parting words:
Oh! brother, thou art gone to rest,
And this shall be our prayer:
That when we reach our journeys end,
Thy glory we shall share
Resolved further, That copy of these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge
and copy sent to the bereaved widow of our
lamented friend brother and co-laborer.
ROBERT HENDERSON,
FRED. LANDRY,
j. Z. BLUM,
Committee
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Death of A. J. Yard.

Alfred J. Yard a well-known citizen of
the eighth ward of Ascension parish, died
at his home in Galvez on Saturday, May
IA, at 4 O'Clock p. m, after an illness of
two weeks with pneumonia, aged fifty-two
years. The funeral took place Sunday
afternoon. internent being made in the
burying ground on the banks of the Amite
river in the presence of large gathering
of relatives and friends.
Mr.. Yard was native of Orleans par
ish, but had resided in Ascension for
many years, having conducted store and
cultivated a small farm at Galvez for some
time past. He was a member of Ken
meth Lodge No Al. Knights of Pythias, OF
this city.
Besides his devoted wife, MIR. Yard is
survived by five small children and a
heart broken mother, Mrs. Josephine Monta-
mat of Donaldsonville To these afflicted
ones the sincere sympathy of a wide
circle of friends and acquaintance is
extended.
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Death of Ernest Marchand.

Ernest Marchand, native and life
long resident of Ascension parish, died
at his home on Palo Alto plantation at
6:25 o'clock p. m. Thursday, after a brief
illness, aged fifty-seven years, four
months and fourteen days. The funeral
took place yesterday at o'clock, inter-
ment being made in the Catholic GENE
terry in this city after Impressive services
at Ascension church. A large gathering
of relatives and friends accompanied the
remains to their last resting place, Gin
Guiding delegation from Kenneth Lodge
No. al, K. of P. of which organization
deceased was valued and Jealous mem
Der.
Mr. Marchand was the keeper of the
boarding-ho on Palo Alto plantation,
having been engaged in this undertaking
for the past six or seven years. He was
man of genial personality and many
admirable traits of character, and pos
sessed in high degree the confidence, es-
TEEN and respect of all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, to whom pro-
found sympathy is extended.
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putchtown Society Dots.

Miss Ruby CLANCY enjoyed a pleasant
drive last Sunday afternoon with V. Gau-
treaux, of Gonzales.
F. B. Wise, of St. Amant. was the guest
of Miss Alice Bond Sunday evening.
The Dutchtown Euchre Club met at the
hospitable home of Miss Adele Babin on
Thursday night of last week. Dainty re-
freshments were served during the eve
ming and the members and guests were
most agreeably entertained.
Pearl Kaufman and Demas Poche spent
last Saturday and Sunday here with their
parents.
Miss Emily Rodriguez was the guest of
Misses Alma and Anna Leblanc on Sun
day.
Misses Leila and Lena kaufman and
Emily Rodriguez and Messrs. Eddie Blan-
chard and Rosemond Braud attended ser
vices at Broussard Grove Church last Sun
day night.
Messrs. j. H. Dupuy and C. L. Cannon
were pleasantly entertained by Misses
Ruby Clancy and Alice Bond last Sunday
evening.
MIR. and Mrs. John Girshefski. Jr., of
New Orleans, and Mrs Tillotte. of Amelia,
spent the weekend here with their par
ents.
Parish Supt j. L. Rusca and Misses
Anna Leblanc and Nettie Bonicard
visited the school here last week. Misses
Leblanc and Bonicard recently graduated
from the State Normal School at Natchi-
toches. BLOSSOM.
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I'm MEMoRIAM
MICHAEL TOBIAS
CONGREGATION B1kuR cFo11m,

CONGREGATION BiEUR (EOLIM, I
Donaldsonville. Louisiana.
M HEREAS, it has pleased Divine Providence
" to remove from life full of hope and use
fuIness our beloved president and devoted friend.
MICHAEL TOBIAS; and
Whereas, this Congregation as q body and all
the individual members thereof are under deep
and lasting obligation to Michael Tobias, who
has served US not only in his official capacity as
executive head of this body, but as spiritual adj
wiser and teacher as well be it
Resolved, That this Congregation has in the
passing away of this teacher in Judaism suffered
a great and heavy loss; that in these days, alas,
there are unfortunately too few men ike Michael
Tobias, who ever stood champion for the faith
he loved SO we'll whose delight it was to serve
mis- fellow co-rellgionist and to instiH and keep
alive in all of US the faithwhich has been handed
down from generation to generation.
Be 1t further resolved. That we join with this
community, for the upbuilding of which he la
bored and for whose advancement he gave forth
the best efforts of his life, in rendering our trib-
ute to his memory.
Be it further resolved, That our deepest and
slncerest sympathy goes out to the devoted wife.
brothers and sister, whose hearts have been SO
sorely tried by this visitation of sorrow.
Be it further resolved, That these expressions
Chief, the Jewish Ledger and the American
Israelite, and that copy of these resolutions be
inscribed upon the minutes of this Congrega-
ton, and copies be sent to the family.
BIKUR CHOLIM CONGREGATION.
WALTER IEMANN,
j. E. BLUM,
RAPHAEL SINGER,
HENRY l.. We'll,
ISLES LEUMAs,
SOL. KLoTz,
Board of Trustees.
DonaldSonville, La, May g. 1910.
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Succession of Joseph NJ. Gillespie, No. Gil
pY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
19 of SALE issued by the above named court
in the above entitled and numbered succession,
and to me directed have taken into my pos
session and viii offer forsale at public auction.
to the last and highest bidder, according to law
at the principal front door of the courthouse of
SonvIlle, Oh
SATURDAY, My e, $50,
at Ii O'Clock a. m, the following14escri pror-
erty, to-Wit:
A certain tract or piece of land which, together
with the forty arpents tacres} already purchased
by Joseph NJ. Gillespie from Henry Glover
would comprise and include and contain sixty
five acres, and is included IN the following lines
and has shape as per sketch filed in the re-
corder's office of the parish of Ascension, an
nexed to sale from Henry Glover to the said J.
NJ. Gillespie before j. +. Fernandez. deputy
clerk and recorder, on the 31st day of January
1907, and which sketch is attached to the orr
ginal act of sale of said above date, and is in
Guided in sections forty-one and forty-two of
township ten, south, range three east beginning
at a." at the southwest corner of lot five of
section forty-one, running three acres and three
compasses ''A'' to B - thence along a small
ditch to CO. thence to p" near the edge of
the woods thence to e. near slop ditch ;
thence to Fl" north boundary line; thence due
east quarter corner to southwest quarter OF the
northwest quarter of section forty-two; thence
south to H p thence west to "A . point of be-
ginning; being the same property acquired By
the said j. NJ. Gillespie by acts of sale passed be-
fore James S. Barman, clerk Of court, on the
18th day OF January, 1906, from Henry Glover.
and recorded in Book of Conveyances No. 47
folio 573. and e:3re j. F. Fernandez deputy
clerk and recorder. on the 31st day of January
| 1867, which act i recorded in Book of Convey
anees No. 40. folio 349 ct seq.
One horse named Reckless
One buggy.
Terms and conditions in United state.
| currency.
Z. c. HANSON,
Sheriff Parish of Ascension
Donaldsonville, La, April %, 1910.
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Notice Mortgage Creditors
OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR,

OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR,
Parish of Ascension,
DonaldsonviIIe, La. May q, I9Io.
IN conformity with Section So of Act no. IS of
1 1885 notice is hereby given to all parties hold
ing mortgages upon real estate located in. the
parish of Ascension on which taxes for the year
1909 have not been paid, that will begin the sale
of the same at the courthouse door on Saturday
June 25. 1910 at II O'Clock a. M. and that a
number of pieces of property SO delinquent are
now being advertised in this newspaper, in con-
formity with law. preparatory to such sale. The
attention of mortgage creditors is especially
called to these advertisements of tax sales and
they are warned to take such steps prior to the
sale as may be necessary to protect their rights.
E. G. HANSON,
sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector, Parish of
Ascension,
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sheriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Twenty
Seventh Judicial District Court.
Picard & Geismar, Limited
VS.. No. 1S49
IsOm B. Thority


VS.. No. 1S49
Isom B. Thority.
EpY VIRTUE of and in obedience to writ Of
40 fieri facias issued by the above named
court in the above entitled and numbered
suit, and to me directed have seized and taken
into my possession. and will offer for sale at
public auction to the last and highest bidder,
according to law, at the principal front door OF
the courthouse of the parish OF Ascension, in
the town of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1910,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
The west half of the southeast quarter. the
northeast quarter of the southwest quarter,
and the lot numbered five of section one, in
township ten. south range two east. south
eastern district east of river, of st. Helena
meridian in Louisiana. containing one hun
dred and ffty-one acres; together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon and there
IN o belonging.
Terms Cash in United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff Parish of Ascension.
DonagdsonYille, La, April 80, 1910.
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NOTICE

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
lowing bill will be introduced at the next
session of the Louisiana legislature:
An act to prohibit gambling with cards, dice
and all manner of banking games or gambling
in any form whatsoever for money or any repre-
sentative of money within three miles of the Con-
cension Parish, Louisiana and to fix the penal
ties for the violation of this act; due notice of
the intention to apply for the passage Of this
act having been published for thirty days as re-
quired by article so of the constitution.
JOSEPH GONZALES.
Gonzales. La, April 26, 1910.
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Card of Thanks.

FEyHE UNDERSIGNED wish TO tender this
q expression of their heartfelt gratitude and
profound appreciation to their Smoke. Bend
friends for the many kindnesses and evidences
of sympathy extended to them in the great be-
reavenaent visited upon them by the death of
their lamented mother, Mrs. Oscar Landry, who
departed this life last Saturday morning, May Il.
The tender thoughtfulness and gracious conrte-
sizes of these good friends are deeply appreciated
and will always be gratefully remembered.
Respectfully
THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
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IN MEMoRlAM
MICHAEL BIAS

OLIVE CAMP 10. IS, W. O. W.
DonaldsonvilIe, Louisiana. 4
NTHERFAS, in the tragic death of Sovereign
w MicSael Tobias on Friday. May 6. 1910.
the Almighty and Supreme Ruler of the Universe
deemed best, in His omnipotent and insCrutabIe
wisdom to remove him from the sphere of his
earthly labers be it
Resolved, That in the death of Sovereign Mi.
chael Tobias the Woodmen of the World and
Olive Camp No. Is, w. o. W.. have lost a true
and Jealous member, and that we deeply and
sincerely depore the loss of our loyal friend and
fellow-worker in woodcraft.
Be it resolved That his family has been be-
reaved of faithful and devoted husband,
brother and companion; and
Be it further resolved, That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of Olive Camp No.
IS. w. 0. W., and a copy be sent to the family of
our deceased sovereign.
Fad. RYBISKI.
ARA MIS- J. MELANCON,
C. A. OURSO,
Committee
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IN MEMoRlAM
MICHAEL ToR,As

DoNALDsoNvILLEI LODGE No. 1853, B. p O. ELKs
Donaldsonvile, La, May 10, 1910
M HEREAS, the Grand Exalted Ruler of the
w Universe in His infinite wisdom has per-
m1tted death to invade our ranks and take from
us our beloved brother. MICHAEL TOBIAS, in
the prime of life and usefulness and with the
work that he could SO well have performed but
half completed; and
Whereas, bowling humbly as we do to the in
scrutabfe will Of God. firm IN the belief that He
does everything for the best, this Lodge of Elks
desires to testify its grief over the untmely loss
of its good member; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of Brother Tobias
this Lodge has lost member who was loved and
honored by all, who was ever quick to hear the
cry of distress and ready to relieve suffering
that the community has lost a good citizen and
society useful member. Be it further
Resolved, That we do hereby extend our tender
condolences and heartfelt sympathy to his grief
stricken and desolate widow, and to his relatives
and friends letting his loss increase our affec-
ton for those who are yet spared 10 US, and max
ing us more punctual in the performance of the
duties demanded of us in the exercise of Charity,
Justice Brotherly Love and Fidelity.
r. N. SLAT0R, Chairman;
FERRIER P. BLANCHARD,
d. c. BRUMFIELD,
Committee on Resolutions
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0NE promissory note for sl83.25, dated at Con
" zaies La, March 80. 1906, executed by Rob-
ert j. and o. S. Broussard. and payable at Con-
zaleS z. o., La, Jan. l. 1908.
Also one promissory note for $3.50, dated at
barrow. La, Jan. s. 1901, executed by o. S.
Broussard, and payable at the Office of the re-
corder of the parish of Ascension.
The public is warned not to negotiate these
o. s. BROUSSARD.
Donaldsonville, La, May I, 1910.
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Memorial Day Exercises

@'3SAAANAbSA ~&SSSs
Hubert Treble Chapter, U. D. c.,
through its efficient and popular pres
ident, Mrs. w. D. Park, has issued invita-
tons to the exercises to be held at the
Gondran Theatre under the auspices of
that organization on Memorial Day, Fri
day, June 5, at 1890 O'Clock a. M The
program will consist of vocal and instru-
mental selections, recitationS, addresses
of an appropriate character by veterans,
sons and daughters of veterans and
other speakers and the presentation of
Confederate crosses of honor to those
members of Major Victor Maurin Camp
No. 80, U. C. ", who have no. yet re-
ceived these honored trophies The ex-
ercises will be open to the public and no
fee will be charged for admission to the
theatre. At the conclusion Of the cere-
monies the members of Hubert Treble
Chapter and Major Victor Maurin Camp
will march in body to Ascension Hall,
where the veterans and their wives will
be entertained at a luncheon by the
Daughters
Both of these functions are being
looked forward to with Measurable an
ticipation by the gallant old veterans,
and will doubtless prove prolific of much
enjoyment to all SO fortunate as to at
tend.
Attention is called to the fact that the
memorial exercises will be en-
tirely distinct from the entertainment
which Hubert Treble Chapter will con
duct at the Gondran Theatre on Wednes-
day, June /. The latter affair will be for
the benefit of Ascension Hook and Ladder
Company, and not only viii a different
program be rendered, but small ad-
mission fee will be charged, whereas the
memorial day exercises will be open to
the public
Local cigarette dealers have been noti-
fed by the manufacturers of these goods
that after June 1 the number of cigarettes
to the package will be decreased from
twenty to 10, although the price will re-
main the same. The enhanced cost of
manufacture due to the added duty on
tobacco is said to be responsible for the
increase in price.