The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-04-29
Seeking Pardon for Brother.

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rigger and s1nokestack erector. than whom
this community has no more progressive,
public-spirited or exemplary citizen, is
circulating petition to be presented to
the state pardon board asking for the par
don of his brother, Leopold Cafiero, who is
presently serving life term in the state
penitentiary for the murder of his para
mour, negro prostitute, the tragedy hav-
| ing been enacted in this city in 1903
Cafiero was sentenced to death in the
district court of Ascension parish Aug 81
of that year, but his sentence was COM
muted to life imprisonment by Gov. N. G..
Blanchard Feb. 6, 1905, and the following
day he was taken to Baton Rouge and
turned over to the penitentiary authorities
| He has worn the convict's garb for
| fraction over six years, and has been a
model prisoner during that period, his de-
pertinent being highly commended by his
keepers and the penitentiary authorities.
Cafero was 40 years old when admitted
! to the penitentiary, and is now white
haired man of fifty-fve. He is presently
confined at the Angola penal farm, where
he is trusty in the kitchen department.
The petition being circulated by Mr..
Joseph Cafero has so far been signed by
majority of the jury which convicted his
brother, the district attorney who pros
ecuted him. the then sheriff, practically
all of the present parish and town officials,
and large number of influential business
men and prominent citizens Of this COM
munity and section. The petition will be
presented to the pardon board at its next
meeting by State Senator John Marks, Of
Napoleonville, who has been engaged as
counsel by MIR. Cafiero,
The yacht Marie, of New Orleans, hav-
ing aboard her owner, Lawrence Fa-
bacher, president Of the Jackson Brewery,
together with Mr.. Fabacher's family and
party Of guests, arrived at this point
tuesday afternoon en- route to Morgan
City and remained here until Wednesday
morning. the skipper of the vessel deem
ing it unWise to continue the journey up
the river after nightfall in view of the
rough condition of the water caused by
the high wind which prevailed all day
Tuesday. Early Wednesday morning the
trim little yacht got under way, reaching
her destination at oclock p. N. after an
uneventful journey. via the Plaquemine
locks.
The regular biennial election of mu-
nicipal officers of the city of Donaldsonville
will be held next SATURDAY, May s, when
the candidates nominated at the recent
Democratic primaries will be elected with
out opposition. The polling booths win
be located at the usual places and will re-
main open during the usual hours, and
the election will be conducted by the
same officials who served at the recent
primaries. Although there is no opposi-
tion and the result of the election is in
tie nature Of a foregone conclusion. every
good citizen should nevertheless 60 to the
poll next Saturday and cast his vote for
the Democratic nominees.
The fair given last Saturday, Sunday
and Monday for the benefit Of the St.
Francis Of Assisium Catholic church Of
Smoke Bend was well patronized each
night and. considering the financial strin-
gency which prevails at present. the re-
suit from monetary viewpoint was en-
tirely satisfactory to the promoters and
managers of the entertainment. The
eross receipts totalled S773 ard the ex-
penses aagregated 1924, making the net
proceeds $3.50. which is considered quite
a fair showing under the circumstances.
Prompt relief in all cases of throat and
lung trouble if you use Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy Pleasant to take, sooth- |
ing and healing in effect Sold by all |
dealers.