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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
High School News.

Mis Mabel Jordan, Of New Orleans,
has arrived and taken charge of the
faculty position vacated a month ago
by Miss Pearlie Acheson.
The cold weather seems to have
temporarily affected the pupils Of the
lower grades, to the extent Of keep
Ing them away from school. Parents
are urged to send their children reg
ularly If they expect to have them
promoted. The pupils are well taken
care OF. and the building is well
heated.
The .. Fl. S. boys basketball team
played against the S. J. c. I. boys
on the latters' campus last Saturday
Afternoon. and We're defeated by a
score Of q to IT.
An open meeting of the D. H. S.
literary society will be held on the
The program will be announced later.
There was no school on Thanksgiv-
ing day. it being a legal holiday.
The customary contribution for the
poor was solicited, and numerous un-
fortunate people were made happy by
the many gifts Of the pupils.
Tests were given in all grades
Wednesday and Friday. Reports show
general improvement over last
months work.
Next Friday night, Dec. Is. at 8
O'Clock, the Juniors will stage their
play at the high schol auditorium
The play. entitled "Mose." is clev-
erly constructed and sparkling with
humor. and pictures real college life.
The public IS urged to attend the
performance. and as the admission
fee vii be only 10 and 15 cents, it
Is hoped a large audience will be
present. The net amount realized will
be invested In library books for the
junior class.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
Ready for Santa Claus.

We have just received new and
fine line of holiday goods and toys.
Among our specialties are dolls Of all
sizes and quality. at prices ranging
from 5 cents to 81 each. We have a
complete assortment of drums In all
sizes, toy automobiles, wagons, and
other articles suitable for Christmas
presents or souvenirs. Our stock of
the different varieties of fireworks
is unsurpassed. All our goods are
quoted at the lowest prices, defying
local competition. Give us call ear
ly and avoid the rush. Courteous and
efficient salesladies will attend to
your wants. Wishing you Merry
Christmas. Yours very truly,
HABIB SHAHEEN,
DonaldsonYille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
ToWH COUNCIL INC.
Special Nesting 81 City TIERS to-
Consider m after OF Furnishing
Electric Current to New Hotel.

Donaidsonvil1e, La, Nov. %, 1911.
The council met this day in spec
ial session, at the poWerllouse, and
was called to order at 8 O'Clock p.
M, with Mayor Charles Maurin in
the chair aud the following aldermen
present: W. J. Leblanc, first ward;
A. J. Schroeder, second ward; b. c.
Wathen, third ward. Absent-Frank
Mi1ano, first ward; D. Ohlmeyer, sec
ond ward; W.D. Park, third ward.
The mayor stated that the meet
ing had been called to receive the
following communications:
DonaldsonyiIle, La, Nov. 81, 1911.
To The Honorable Mayor and Town
Council:
Gentlemen: attention having
been called to the necessity of Inn
mediately deciding upon whether we
are to purchase electric current from
the city or put in an electric plant
of our own, We would respectfully
request that you advise us whether
you will be prepared to furnish the
necessary current for lighting and
power, and at what price per month.
The matter is very important, more
SO since we are advised that all
electric elevator Of a type required
TO suit your, present current, a. G.
single phase, will cost about two
thousand dollars more than one for
a three phase, e0-cycle, 220 A. c.,
which the city will certainly pur-
chase when charging Or making a
change to It's plant, as the last named
current is the one most generally
used and one that can be manufac-
tured for less than half the cost of
your present current.
Yours truly,
DONALDs0NVILLE HOTEL CO,
j. E. BLUM, Secretary.
On notion duly seconded, the COM
munication was received.
After a general discussion of the
matter, the secretary was instructed
to write the hotel company to the
effect that the town is prepared to
furnish them with the necessary
electric current for lighting and pow
er, and at as low a rate as possible,
but would be in a better position to
determine tho rate after the hotel
| is in operation ard it is ascertained
exactly what amount CT current will
| be required.
| There being no further business,
the council adjourned.
GLEN MOLLERE, Acting Clerk.
+ , ( s s5E e. I E w E !.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
Fine Display of Holiday Goods.

While the stock Of holiday goods
displayed at V. l.. Duffeps variety
store in he Gondran Theatre build
ing is always one of the largest and
most complete to be found in Don
aldsonville, this years line Of Christ
mas gifts and novelties is undoubt-
eddy the very finest and most care
fully selected Mr.. Duffe1 has ever
carried, and it is well worth while to
pay visit to his popular establish
ment and look over the many beau
tiful articles shown. The exhibit
comprises an attractive array of solid
gold bracelets, necklaces, watch fobs,
brooches, stick pins, and other ar
ticles of jeWelry; silver comb and
brush sets, mirrors, manicure sets
and parts, including nail files, nail
brushes, scissors, ETC.; sllVer-mount-
ed glassware, cut-glass, hand-painted
china and porcelain, bric-a-brac, nov
elites. ETC., all in the latest styles
and most popular designs, and all
marked at prices that cannot be bet
tered.
Mr.. Duffel has recently enlarged
and otherwise improved his store,
with the result that he is enabled to
display his magnificent Christmas
stock to splendid advantage. He
has added Miss Mary Comcaux to the
competent and obliging sales staff,
and promises his patrons and the
public in general prompt attention
and courteous treatment, with the
added and important advantage OF
money-saving prices on choicest
goods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09


The silver jubilee of the founding
of st. Josephs Commercial Institute,
the well-known preparatory school
conducted in this city by the Broth
ers Of the Sacred Heart, will be Gel
ebrated Saturday. Dec. %, and the
pupils of the institution are making
arrangements to give an entertain
ment at the Gondran Theatre in con-
nection with the event, for the bene-
fit Of the school. The performance
will take place at o'clock p. M,
and will be in the nature of a must
Gale, the program comprising selec-
tons by the S. :. c. I. orchestra
and glee club. vocal and instrumental
solos. readings, Rotations. etc. The
prices of admission viii be Is cents
for adults and Is cents for children.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

table bonds for said amount, as
above stated.
The result of said election being
as follows:
The total number Of votes cast in
favor of the proposition to levy and
assess an annual contribution or acre
age tax Of fifty cents (50c.) per
acre on every acre of land within
the limits of said district, for the
period of twenty-five $3.50 years, be
ing the years 1911 to 1885, both III
elusive, for the purposes stated
in the propositions above stated,
were TWENTY.
The total amount and value Of the
assessed valuation of property in
said district and the number of acres
voting in favor of said proposition
was the sum of fifty -ore thousand
and sixty dollars (s51,o60), and the
total number of acres were twenty
five hundred and tWenty-four and
78-100 (2524 78-1O0).
The total number of votes cast
against the said proposition were
NONE.
The total amount of value OF prop
erty and number OF acres voting
against said proposition were NONE
dollars and the total number Of acres
were NO IN E. s#
| he ma lorIty III NUM- Of
property taxpayers ID favor OF said
proposition being INVENT Z
The majority in amount of the as
| sessed valuation Of the property tax
payers and the majority in acreage
in favor of said proposition was the
sum of fifty-one thousand and sixty
dollars, 1851 ,060), and the majority in
acreage was twenty-five hundred
and twenty-four and 78-100 (2524.78).
| amount and acreage of the property
taxpayers qualified at said election
on Tuesday, November 28th, 1911, be-
ing in favor of said proposition, we
hereby declare said proposition car
ried and legally adopted.
And finally, each and every one of
the named and mentioned PROPOSE
tons having been carried by both
the majority and amount and number
as well as by a majority Of the
acreage in said district Of the prop
erly qualified property taxpayers yot-
ing at said election held on Tues
day, November %, 1911, we, the
Board of Commissioners OF the Bayou
Bijou Drainage District, in public ses-
sion at Hohen Solms P. O., La, the
domicile of said board, do hereby
in accordance with Act No. 256 Of
| 1910, declare and promulgate the
I result of said election as having been
illegally carried and adopted, and
which result Is hereby directed to be
published in the official journals of
the parishes of Ascension and her
vile.
I We have closed this process YER
bal of compilation. canvass and re-
turns, which we have made quarten-
airy, one of which we forwarded to
/ the secretary of state, one to the
Iclerk OF the district court OF the par
ish Of Ascension, one to the clerk Of
the district court Of the parish Of
Iberville, and one to form part of
the archives Of this board.
| Witness the president Of the
fboard and members thereof at the
Gomicile Of said board at Hohen
Solms P. o., La, this 30th day OF
November, 1911.
| JOHN T. GUYTON, .Prest.
i G. B. REUSS,
4 K. SPAHR,
/ H. G. Won BORRIEs.
Witnesses:
EMILE J. DOMINIQUE,
w. C. HAYWARD.
A. D. ELLIS, Sec. and Treas.
i Do your Christmas shopping now,
and do It here!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
DIR / n DIOCESAN

DIR. J. e. DOUSSAN
hereby announces himself as a can
dldate for the office of senator OF
the ninth senatorial district OF Lou
isiana, comprising the parishes OF
Ascension and st. James, subject to
the action of the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
LUCIEN w. ARMIrAGn

LUCIEN w. ARMITAGH
hereby announces himself rs cam
9ldato For the office Of police juror
u the fifth ward of the parish of
Ascension, subject to the action Of
tae Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

III, ARTHUR MORGAN
hereby announces himself as a cam
saaste for the office OF clerk OF court
eg tho parish of Ascension. subject
% the action oe the Democratic pft-'
mary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR CORONER.
~ ppT1MFrE, !

DR.. d. G. BRUMFIELD
hereby announces himself as cam
didats for the office OF coroner OF
the parish Of Ascension. subject to
the action Of the Democratic pri-
zaa1Y.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FoR REPRESENTATIVE.
CHRISTIAN KLINE

CHRISTIAN KLINE
hereby announces himself as can
didate for the office Of representa-
tive in the lower house Of the Lou
isiana general assembly from the par
ish of Ascension, subject to the &C.
ton OF the Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
A. e. TRuXILLO

hereby announces himself as can
aidate for the office of police juror
Ut the fourth ward Of the parish of
{, Ascension. subject to the action of
ssas Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
EDMUND MAURIN

hereby announces himself as a can
didate for the office of justice of
the peace of the fourth ward of AS
cension parish, subject to the &C
ton Of the Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
1ngEPH GONZALES

JOSEPH GONZALES
hereby announces himself as can
aidate Cor the office of representative
On the lower house Of the Louisiana
general assembly from the parish
of Ascension, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Register before Dec. %, and pay
your poll tax before Dec. 81, other
wise you will not be able to vote in
the important elections to be held
Qem year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
Fob SENATOR.
CHARLES A. MAURIN

CHARLES A. MAUhlN .-.
haxeby announces himself as can
didata for the office of senator OF
the ninth senatorial district of Lou
tgiana. comprising the parishes OF
Ascension and St. James, subject to
tAe action of the Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Mrs. q. L. Newsham. of St. Fran
cisvills, who has been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Caleb Weber for the past
week. left this morning for her
home, and was accompanied by Miss
Maude Weber, who will be her guest
far saMs ABaa
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR POLICE JUROR.
q ri LANDRY

e. II. LANDRY
hereby announces himself as q can.
didate for the office of police juror
OF the fourth ward Of the parish of
Ascension. subject to the action Of
sasa Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR SHERIFF.
LOUIS A LANDRY

LOUIS A. LANDRY
Hereby announces himself as cam
aiAase for the office OF sheriff OF the
paraah OF Ascension, subject to the
action OF the Democratic primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Do your Christmas shopping now,
and do it here!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
PRocL AMATioN

Result of the Special Election Held
in the Bayou Biiou Drainage Dis
trict in the Parishes OF Ascen-
sion and IberviIe on tuesday,
the 2sth Day of November, 1911.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22

When a moD is no lorlcer anxious Co do better than wen be Is done tor.--B. R. Haydon.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
PDUR LIQUOR
 IN STREET

LEAvENWORTH, Kan. Nov. IS with expressions a sorrow and re-
 on thei- faces, a large crowd of men here today witnessed the de s,-uCGoa by the sheriff of 1000 bot 0es ot beer, 500 5uss and 500 boJues of whiskey and a quantity Of intox- -8tng liquors.
 The liquor was confiscated during racent raids conducted by Attorney General Dawson and his assistants.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22

A fine mild temperance drink Is the pure wholesome beer made from the sparkling waters of Tumwater Falls, and the very best barley malt with just the right proportion of choicest grown hops. Brewed as on iy the Olympia Brewing company can brew. For sale at the Board of Trade
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
LOCAL BRIEFS

1n- Buy The Daily Alaskan TN-
 1VC On The Streets For 4VN
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
SMOKERS ATTENTION
". ". BouEhton has taken the agency for the justly famous
 FL TNFINITO CLEAR
HAVANA CIGARS.

5000 just received from the fac tory at Tampa, Fla 1T you want the best don't fan to give these goods a --lsl
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22

Human fife is mo~t governed by fortune than ny reason dune
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
TENIPERATUEE Above Below

FogEy and calm to Yukon Crossing and cloudy and calm from there to Dawson
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
FOR GIFTS
NO TROUBLE TO FIND WHAT
 YOU WANT

NO TROUBLE TO FIND WHAT
 YOU WANT
 When you are out on a hunt for something appropriate as a gift, rs member ! have rev goods such as handsome cut glass. sllversare, and beautifully hand painted china. Iust in from the makers. which would make as handsome a present as can be made. Such goods are always ap- preclated. have nothing but ths latest, up to date in pattern, and In quality. Nothing but the very best Our watch work, newly maRufactur cd and skiIlfnl engraving speak for themselves. We do not turn out our work unless it is finished in the best manner and we guarantee every piece Of it If you have any trouble with your watch bring It to us and we will guarantee you entire saasfaction at reasonable charges.
 Don't neglect your eyes when you can get them examined free at my store with the latest optical lnstru ments.
 J. Ikuta.
 Jsweler and optieian
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

Sold at a Loss, Malt Rainier. 90 cents per bottle. Especially prepared bo7 sick people and invalids, and ex- ceIieut for nursing mothers. Only two bs--els left Alter that price vii 5a S5 cents per bottle
 Pack Train Bar
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
sNAGWAY NEARER REPoRT

Results of the observation taken at Moo7e's Wharf at midnight Nov l7, 1911, Is as follows:
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
I'd cuRE A coLp N oNE oAY

Take LAXATIVE BRONO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money # it fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sig nature is on each box. s5c.
 None better ana pur6r man Gfhson rye, Rainier and Olympia beer Or 5ers by phone promptly delivered The Mascot G.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
FOR RENT

WsP. & Y. cottage, corner of Second and Main streets. Unfurnish- cd, modern plumbing, bath, etc. Up-to-date In every respect-Apply G. Fl. Miller, Railroad Bldg. ct.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
osuso REDUCTION sAls

The Pack Train is now sellIag Q big lot Of Good Goods at reduced prices as they are getting too old to hold aud sen at a profit Yours.
 a. Herman Grimm.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
SARAH
 E ID MARRY
LRr AlasEa M Rnrasa.l

(By Alaska News BuresGl
 NEW YORK. Nov. 2-There is a rumoC here ao che effect thst sarah Bernharit. the famous actress is to wed Lou TelleevS, a young actor. Teilesrea is twe1ty-six years old.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22
GOOD CHANCE FOR MINERS.

UuUp JHANOE FUh WIHENS'
 Win let out on lay good ground on Spruce Creek all opened up and read to work Fine opportunity for a number Of men to get ont a rich win ter dump. For particulars apply at Alaskan office. t.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-22

Nr. j. N Keller arrived in town on the Dolphin this afternoon, look ig- hale and hearty.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-07-01

STEAM HEAT
Electric Lights.
Hot and Cold water.
Suites or single
Rooms
PRIVATE BATHS
Free Pablo Bath :
in connection
Large Sample Room ,
for tho Guests :
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-07

today, and my knowledge of it in
the city of Fargo, will say: l have
been a resident of the city of
Fargo for a period of twenty
seven years, and have at all times
been engaged in the hardware
business. During those twenty
seven years we have had seven
years under the license system;
one year of prohibition under To-
cal option; and nineteen years
under constitutional and statu-
tory prohibition. l have watch
ed with considerable care the re-
suits of both systems upon my
business. l unhesitatingly say
that while originally | was not in
favor of the law, yet experience
has demonstrated to me its sup
eriority over the license system.
| feel so deeply in the matter
that should the question ever
arise again as to whether we
return to the license system, /
would be remiss in the highest
duty to my business, not to speak
of the other questions involved.
if l failed to do everything in my
power to prevent the return OF
the saloon to our city and state.
Yours respectfully, Hubert Har-
rington."
Here is what S. S. Lyon, who
has been a cashier of our leading
banking institutions for over
twenty years, under both prohi.
bition and license, has to say or
the question:
Fargo, N. D., Sept. rs
Hon. Chas. A. Pollock, Fargo.
N. D. Dear Sir: You ask my
views of the effects of prohibi
ton, as a banker. My expert
ence as a banker in Fargo, ex
tending over twenty odd years
going back into the territoria
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-07

question Of changing from a H.
cense system to prohibition was
first proposed in 1884, and for
several years afterwards, l was
bitterly opposed to prohibition,
but l am now glad that the
change was made, and there is
no man in the state of North
Dakota that would fight the re-
turn Of the saloon in any guise
stronger than l would, should the
occasion arise, and l do not be-
lieve the people of North Dakota
will ever permit the saloons re-
turn to our state. Yours respect
fully, James Kennedy"
The last letter l shall publish
is from a merchant in Grand
Forks, showing that what is true
of Fargo is also true of other
cities. It is from r. B. Griffith,
the largest retail merchant in
North Dakota. He says:
In reply to your inquiry as to
the effect of prohibition on bust
ness l submit the following state
ment: / came to Grand Forks in
1881, when Dakota was a terri
tory, and engaged in the mercan-
tile business. l have resided
here ever since, conducting a re-
tail store, under the license sys-
tenn from 1881 to 1890, and since
then under prohibition.
When prohibition went into
effect in 1890, forty saloons went
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-07

It is universally conceded that
The saloon is an immoral institu-
zion. Even it's friends have moth
ing good to say of it from a NOR
IL standpoint. But from a bust
ness standpoint they are not
Wiling to admit that it is a bad
hing; not prepared to concede
that the commercial condition of
! city would be better were it
without saloons. 1t is with the
economic side Of the license ques-
ton that we are concerned in this
article. In dealing with this
question we cannot do better
than to give you the opinion of
hard headed business men, who
once were in favor Of license, but
now, after living for years in a
dry" town, are decidedly in
favor Of mo License" These
letters are from Fargo business
men and were addressed to Judge
Pollock in answer to a question
ne had propounded to them.
Give them your careful and
thoughtful reading.
The first letter was from O. J.
DeLendrecie, who is one of, if not,
the leading dry goods merchants
of the city and state. When il
was sought to adopt the prohibi.
ton law MI. DeLendrecie was
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-07

very much opposed to it, and
urged that the business interests
of the community would suffer.
He has evidently changed his
mind. The letter is as follows:
Fargo, N. D., Sept. o.
Judge Chas. A. Pollock, Fargo,
N. D. My Dear Sir: Answering
your inquiry concerning the eff
feet of prohibition upon the mer-
camille trade of our city, will say:
After an experience in Fargo Of
thirty years as a merchant, both
under the license and prohibitory
systems of dealing with the IL
quor traffic, ! much prefer the
prohibitory system. Yours res
pectfully, O. J. DeLendrecie."
The second letter l shall insert
was from Mr.. Hubert Harring-
ton, who has been engaged in the
hardware business in the city of
Fargo about twenty-seven years;
he was originally opposed to pro.
hibition, but his letter seems to
indicate that now he is as strong
the other way. His letter is as
follows:
Fargo, N. D., Sept. Is.
Judge Chas. A. Pollock, Fargo,
N. D. Dear Sir: Concerning
the subject of prohibition re.
ferred to in our conversation oil
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-07

out of business in our city. The
friends of the saloon said grass
would grow in our streets. NY
experience has proven that they
were mistaken. Our city has
had a steady growth ever since,
increasing from a population Of
less than 1000 in 1890 to a popu-
lation of II, 900 in 1910.
MY business has grown from
a small beginning to about one
half million dollars annually. It
has been clearly demonstrated
that the saloon is a competitor of
the store and a detriment to
every legitimate business.
The saloon impoverishes it's
customer, robs him of his earn
ing ability and brings poverty to-
his home.
AS a purely business PROPOSE
ton, any community is the gain
er by abolishing the liquor traf-
fic."
Now, it is not necessary to add
any comment. If these letters,
from men who formerly were in
sympathy with license, who are
engaged in business for profit
rather than pleasure, do not con-
vince you that a saloonless town
can not only live but prosper, no
comment of mine would.
Yours in the interest of a bet
ter and bigger Milbank,
ERNEST HOLGATE.