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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18

Under a Photographic likeness of
Herbert Wollard, trombone player in
the Cadenza orchestra here, the fol-
lowing interesting article appears in
the current issue Of "Cupid's Appeal
Resulting thereFrom letters by the
hundred are coming to Mr.. Wollard
and 1t Is not unlikely that he viii
put an end to lonely existence in
the near future and take unto him
self wife. The article is as fol-
lows:
Girls, am musician; have
played on top Of the band wagon in
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
SETTLEMENT
Of Trust Suits is Sought by
the General Counsel of
the Company.

WASHINGTON. d. G., Jan. IL
Charles Z. choate. general counsel
for the United Shoe Machinery Com
pany conferred with Attorney Gem
eral Wickersham today in an effort
10 bring about a settlement of gov
eminent suits under the civil and
criminal sections Of the Sherman anti
trust law against the company.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
DISMISSED
Is Warrant against Hamrick,
Charged with Assault
ing Man.

The trial of R, f. Hamricls
charged with committing an assault
upon c. f. McClelland at the Ma
sonic temple Friday last was heard
in Jusaice Jackson V. Carter's court
Tuesday night at 1880 o'clock and
the warrant was dismissed.
Hamrick however was fined 81
and costs by Justice G. II. Gordon
for assaulting Mccleiland at the
same place last Saturday, he pleaded
guilty to this charge.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
HIGH FLAMES
Seen at Fire When Tall Ware
house of Storage Com
pany is Swepr Today.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE seven
story ware house OF the Terminal
Traction Storage Company. contain
ing merchandise valued at $40, OOO,-
900, was swept by IRE early today
and damage amounting to sl.25O,-
900 was done The flames rose for
100 feet above the building. Two
french we're injured.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
AiISHAP
Again is Suffered by Queen
and Birth OF Throne Heir
Will Not Be Soon.

THE HAGUE, Ian. II An ap-
parently we'll grounded report is in
circulation that Queen Wilhelmlna.
who two weeks ago was said to be
expecting an interesting family event
has suffered another mishap which
dissipates immediate hopes OF the
birth OF an heir to the throne.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
BLACK HAND
Murder is What Police Say
about the Killing of An
Italian.

CHICAGO, Jan. I7.-what the po-
lice say is another Blank Hand muir
der was committed here today when
an unidentified man shot James Pal
ermo, an Italian railroad employee.
The bullet passed through his heart.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
STUDENTS JUMP
From Upper Windows Of
Dormilory into Snowbanks
TO Save Their Lives.

ROCHESTER,, ~ Y. Jan. IL
The White House on the campus at
Alfred University, occupied by
students of the university as DOR
mitory, burned today, and some of
the students were compelled to
jump from upper windows into
snowbanks to save their lives.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
BARTENDERS
Elect Officers to Serve Term
Beginning Twenty-Eighth
of the Month.

Local, No. 1O5, Bartenders Inter
national League, has elected officers
as follows and they will be installed
January Is:
Robert Davis, president.
Homer Martin. vice president.
Carl Proctor, secretary
Michael Waters, treasurer,
Fred Gaus, inspector.
A. A. Crawford. chaplain.
Timothy ponohue, inside guard.
Alexander Hawthorne, outside
guard.
Reno Fleming is here from Fair
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
JUDGE MARCUM DEAD.

CEREDo, Jan. l7.-Judse William
Washington Marcum, aged GS, is dead
here, following an attack Of apoplexy.
He was noted figure in southern
West Virginia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
WAITING
For An Answer from Gomez
is the State Depart
ment Now.

WASHINGTON. d. C., Jan. IL
Having serevd notice on President
Gomez's government that the United
states expected Cuba to live up 10
treaty obligations and maintain a Re
publican form of government the
state department is today awaiting de-
velopments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
BoRsIAN BILL.

WASHINGTON, ID, c., Jan. 10
Congressman John w. Davis has in
troduced bill TO correct the mill
tary record of Henry Borman, OF
Benwood.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
RESIGNS POSITION.

Miss Hattie Girard has resigned her
position as bookkeeper for the Nation
al Wooden Mflis Company, which she
has so ably filed the last several
months.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
HESS IMPROVING.

The condition of James n. Hess
in local hospital is very much inn
proved and he will be able to go
home in few days. 1t is announced
that re has escaped typhoid fever.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been is
sued to Benjamin r. Griffin and
Lenna 3. Mahoney and James D.
Johns and Delphia D. Shaw.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
DUNE TO RUN.

CHICAGO, Jan. l7.-Former Mayor
F. Dunno today announced
his candidacy fer governor on the
party purity platform
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
BLOCK BURNS.

oGDENsBURG, y. Y, ian. IL
The Newell block was destroyed by
IRE today With loss OF $780, 900.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18
Ill At HOME.

James DOMAIN is III in his home.
on West Pike street. He has la
grippe.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-18

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
TO K p Q $ ed g
1.-THE Oh L
District Court.

A session of district court waa
held yesterday, at which the prison
ers who were convicted at the re-
cent term, or who entered pleas Of
guilty, were sentenced by Judge
Leche, as follows:
Henry King, alias ''Iigh Pocket
murder, life.
Walter Gray and William Butler,
breaking and entering in the night.
time with intent to steal, two years,
Jonas Martin, breaking and enter
ing IN the nighttime with intent %
steal, six years.
John Thomas. and John DohertE,
breaking and entering in the night
time with intent to steal, two years
James Washington, shooting Wlth
intent to kill, six months in jail.
Earl Marionneaux, alias "Tomhoo,
embezzlement; six months in jail
/ Rubie Roddy, shooting at; eigh
months in jail.
The trial of the suit of W. flc e
ling ct ais. VS.. New River Dramas
District was taken up, and oeeuplst
/ the attention of the court through
out the entire day. At I o'clock las
evening the hearing was adlournal
until 10 o'clock a. m. Thursdaf
March %. The drainage district
!. represented by its secretary,a ~
/ torney C. c.. Weber, with whom
!. associated Messrs 3. n. Pugh az On
i Walter Lemann. For the plaintltfs
/ the attorneys are B. j. Vega. OF sDa a
aldsonville, and George Seth GuoH
of Napoleonville. A large number
witnesses have been summoned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
pon,lar Pilot Seeks New Home.

Capt. ]. G. Davidson, who has been
The efficient pilot of the BURNSIDE
and Donaldsonville Packet Company $
steamer Virgie since the vessel was
built in 1903, rendered his reslgna-
don Of that position and lett last
week for New Orleans, where he ex-
oects to reside henceforth. Inc
packet company regretted very much
% lose Capt. Davidson's services, as
ne is one OF the most competent ana
,eiiable pilots on the river IN TINS
section, and has always given the
| highest satisfaction TO his employers
and the patrons Of the Virgie IN the
discharge of his duties as pllo1 OF
chat vessel. A gentleman Of engas'
ng manners and genial disposition
| aoted for his uniform courtesy alo
1indliness, Capt Davidson has maae
a number Of very firm friends IN 11lS
| community. all of whom will learn
| If his departure with sincere regret
| aud will cherish the hope tnat az
nav. decide to return to Donaldson
| lille and resume his post at thf
! Wheel of the Virgie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
PonuIar Educator Transferred.

Brother Theodosius, Of the faculty
Of st. Joseph's Commercial lns'tltute'
left wednesday afternoon for Bay
St. Louis, Miss, in response TO a
message from the president OF 81.
stanislaus College, at that place, N
,tructing him to report there ln am
i aiately to replace the teacher OF tne
superior course, who has been coih5
neiled to retire temporarily on acs
count Of illness. Bro. Theodosius
mas been stationed here for the. PAST pas
several years, and has greatly
sndearea himself to the pupils ana Ing
patrons OF st. iosephs Institute. ana
Ill others with whom ne mas come
ii contact. Although his asslgnlne "a
"a a position in the faculty OF q
sfanislaus# College is in the ns1ufe
81 q promotion, still the wish i
general among his host. o. irlenu y
T1ere that he Will be returned IIlsll' y
JonaldsonYille, where he has peel
able to do much good and where Q
IS SO highly admired and esteemed
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
High School Notes.

Miss Anna Hero, of @Newcomb Col
Iege, was visitor to the school FIJI
lay of last week.
Don't forget that next Friday VIII
he tag day. The public should pc
liberal in their contributions
On Thursday afternoon, at the
second period, Miss Hemke, one OF
the high school teachers, was agree
ably surprised by the junior class,
who rendered her an informal social
when she came to teach the class IN
english. the occasion being her birth
day. A pretty gift was presented 10
her by Class President Julius Folse
in the name Of the Juniors, attel
which refreshments were served
Those participating We're the hlgn
school teachers and the junior class
The boys have begun practlcinle
for track work
The faculty will present comedy
/ n a few weeks. -,
supt. L. E. Messick, of Ibsryille
parish. was a visitor to Donaldson
| Vile last Sunday, the guest OF NJ
brother. Principal II. B. Messlck.
Principal O'FarreI, OF Napoleon
vile. spent last Saturday in town.
J. The following program was ren
dered at the last meeting OF tn
literary society Roll call, response
accompanied with quotations iron
1 LongfeIloW; instrumental selectlof
/ Miss Mabel Wutke; debate, fte
4 solved, that capital punishment shoul
/ - abolished; editors paper. WI
I Der Reiger. The program was We
rendered, and the debate was "
! usually spirited and interesting. NO,
man LaWless and Frances Proffl1
/ represented the affirmative, an
ola Poche and Ward Thompso t
: sDoke in behalf of the negative. IN
I Judges. who were appointed by tn
presiding officer, Miss Singer WEI
Misses Reed and schmalzrid an
J Iulius Folse, and after careful COZ
sideration they decided in favor
me negative.
! rhe literary society will hold
] mock trial at their meeting next Fl
!, day Afternoon, at 2::2o o'clock,
e the high school auditorium. IN
/ promises to be an event OF mucn |
$ terest, and the public is cordial
Invited to attend. No adn1ssle
e fee will be charged.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
FREE SUGAR BILL PASSES THE
HOUSE.

The Democratic caucus bill to put
sugar on the free list was rushed
through the house of representatives
an the 15thsinstant according to the
prearranged program, all attempts on
the part Of the minority to amend
the measure OF. SECURE more time for
discussion being ruthlessly defeated.
The vote by which the measure
PASSED was 1913 yeas to lo5 nays.
The Louisiana and Colorado delega-
tons, comprising ten members were
the only Democrats to oppose the
bill, while few zso-called progress
| i've Republicans voted with the
Democratic majority in its favor.
The senate is to take up the con
/ alteration OF the free sugar project
Iduring the coming week, and Will
lgive a full hearing to conflicting IN
Iterests before forcing it to a vote
| thus adopting a policy Of fairness ant
conservatism in marked contrast te
| the unseemly and inconsiderate drag
coming tactics employed in the mouse
!, Ito pass the pernEious measure fol
political effect.
Louisiana's representatives salt
and did all they could to proven
: the passage OF this unjust and ruin
GUS bill, but they were ridden owe
: roughshod by Leader Underwood an
his caucus-pledged cohorts. Reaso.
!. and argument were of no avail; bur
. combe ana political expediency rule
l. the hour.
j. Let Democratic Louisiana bless he
, stars that a Republican senate stand
;; between her and the extinction OF ne
- most valuable industry. There
II no reason to fear that the senat
% will fail us In this great emergenc.
20 and even If this bulWark should Wea
: en-, there Is a great big Republlca
in the White House to fall back u
4 Ion and save us from disaster. v
= will trust these defenders until II
3 crisis is past and the danger owe
What then? Why, the same o
d. 4 thing, Of course.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
CHARLES T. WORKMAN.

tn the Democrats Of Ascension as
sumption and St. James:
At the personal solicitation OF nu-
mevous friends, and to crafty what
/ hope will be deemed pardonaDle
ambition, / announce myself can
dldate for Judge of this judicial DIS
trict to succeed Hon. Paul Leone.
NV candidacy is subject to the &C.
zion or the Democratic primary.
cTealize the responsibility OF this i'm.
portant position, and II you honor
me with election, / will endeavor te
discharge, diligently. faithfully aht
conscientlously, all the duties OF the
CHAs. t. WORKMAN.
Napoleonville, La, Mar. 20, 1917. !
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23

Ican nomination, with Senator Rob-
ert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin as
the third man IN the race. II the
convention was to be held now,
President Taft would win hands
down, and it is doubtful if even the
magic name of Roosevelt will evoke
sufficient enthusiasm among the Re
publican hosts to overcome the pop
ular sentiment against a third term
and the force of precedent IN
favor Of renominating president
whose administration has been tar
" satisfactory to the country and MS
party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
Candidates in judicial Primary.

Charles T. Workman, Of Napoleon
willie. has formally announced his can
didacy for the office of judge OF the
twenty-seventh judicial district court,
to succeed Judge Paul =Leche, VINO Is
seeking promotion to the bench o.
the court Of appeals. Mr. WORKMAN
is a prominent young lawyer OF Na-
poleonville, and is a member OF the
law firm of Marks, Workman & LIE
Blanc. of that town, the senior mem
her of which is ex-State Senator
John Marks, and the Junior member
Hon Sam. A. Leblanc, representa-
tiye-eIect from Assumption parish
Mr. Workman is at present serving
as mayor of Napoleonville, and Is
regarded as one of the most progress
/ i've and pubIic-spirited citizens O
that thriving little town He mas
host Of friends throughout the par
ishes of Ascension, Assumption ane
ST James. comprising the twenty
seventh judicial district, and nj
candidacy is certain to receive
strong backing.
| Mr.. Workman will be opposed 10
the judicial nomination by hon. g
] Chauvin, of this city, VINO az
/ nounced his candidacy several Week wee
/ ago.
1 District Attorney Philip Gilbert, G
! Napoleonyille, is an asplrant Tor e
election, and SO far no opposilioil =
j him has developed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23

Louisiana sugar planters says
the New York World, threaten TO
toin the Republican party. but the
stats vote will doubtless stay where
IT a. That's Louisiana, still kiss
ing the hand that smites.--NeW Or
leans Daily Item.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
FoR DISTRICT JUDGE.
. r cHAUVIN

hereby announces his candidacy Tor o.
the office OF Judge Of the twenty
Seventh Judicial District Court, com
prising the parishes of Ascension
Assumption and st. James, and SONG
dts the support Of the Democrats
voters of the district in the Demo
cratic primary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
PHILIP RI. GILBERT

hereby announces himself as a candl-
date for reelection to the office OF
district attorney Of the twenty
Seventh Judicial District, comprising
the parishes of Ascension, Assump-
tion and St. James, and solicits the
support OF the Democratic voters OF
the district In the Democratic prl-
mary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
ITJDGE PAUL LECHE

Of Ascension hereby announces ms
CANDIDACY for judge of the Court OF
Appeals. Second District Of the Flfst
cigovit and solicits the kind sup,
mort of the Democratic voters OF Sato
district In the Democratic primary
election to be held the latter par'
90 August or the beginning OF sep
teanber next.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
TAG DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL
BENEFIT.

Friday Of next week, March 20,
will be tag day for the benefit OF
the DonaldsonVille high school, the
object being to raise sufficient funds
by this means to meet the incidental
expenses of the school, such as the
purchase Of fuel, brooms, chalks,
1uops, toilet paper and other such
necessary articles and supplies.
AS everybody knows, the high
school is doing amagnificent work.
It's faculty, without exception, is com
posed Of teachers who are not only
unusually competent, but are enthu-
siastic in their work and imbued with
an earnest desire to achieve the best
possible results as concerns the care
and education of the young people
under their charge. The students are
lcontented and happy, and the pend
| ing session seems destined to prove
from every viewpoint. one of the
| most fruitful and successful in the
history Of the institution.
| This being true, it follows that tbs
school is deserving of the cordial sup
port and encouragement Of ever.
good citizen. A certain amount O
money being necessary to defray in
cidental expenses, the students ant
| faculty have hit upon the scheme Q
having a. .ttag day, to raise thu
fund, and March 20 has been Sc
lected as the day and date on which
the plan will be carried out.
Eery citizen will be approache
and solicited to purchase a tag, an
it is to be hoped that the respons
to the students appeal will b
prompt and liberal. No fixed pric
/ will be asked for the tags, tn
Iamount to be left entirely to tn
discretion Of the purchaser, with th
| expectation that each will give al
Ecording to his means.
The Chief feels that the good pet
pie Of Donaldsonville and vicinit,
tactuated by spirit of civic prld
and as a measure Of recognition
the splendid work of our high schoo
will be generous in their tag da
contributions, and to that extent c'
operate with the students of tn
school in making the event a not
bic success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23

It has been suggested that Theo-
dore Roosevelt be made president OF
the new Chinese republic. Bet one
VIM. Howard Taft would hail such
an arrangement with enthusiastic de-
light,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23

Cone Johnson, formerly attorney
general OF Texas, an implacable OPP
ponent OF Senator Bailey's, has an
nounced that he will be candidate
to succeed Mr.. Bailey in the United
States senate. Mr.. Johnson is q pro-
hibitionist and an able campaigner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23

The demand for commission form
OF government is growing in volume
daily throughout the state. Besides
recognizing the new system as the
best and most economical, the peo-
pie seem to think it affords the
quickest and surest means Of max
Ing a complete sweep Of all political
rings and machines in the state,
They are right-Monroe Independent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23

Judge Luther e. Hall, Democratic
nominee for governor, was guest OF
honor at banquet given by Louis
lana alumni OF Washington and Lee
University Of Virginia, in New Or
leans, Feb. "A, and the front page OF
the program was ornamented with q
handsome photograph Of the judge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-03-23
sudden Death Of travelling Man.

-. !-z 81
The many friends in this commu-
nifty Of Miss Stella Haas, an attraee-
i've young woman OF New YORK CITY,
who has visited DonaldsonVllle on
several occasions in the past as lns
guest Of the Meter family, We're
deeply panied to learn OF the pc
reayement she has sustained
through the death of her brother,
| David L, Haas, who passed away az
| Memphis last Sunday night from the
| effects of poison he had taken IN
the afternoon of that day, whether
| bv accident or with intent to enc
| his life has not been ascertalned.
| According to a telegraph1c de-
spatch from Memphis to the New
Orleans Picayune, Mr.. Haas had
baen sc hotel in Memphis Tor
about a week. On Sunday afternoon,
saying to the clerk at the cigar
/ counter, with laugh, that ne need,
| ed a stimulant, he swallowed seVefal
small tablets from vial taken rom
Ibis pocket. He became violently u,
/ nhvsicians were summoned and the
Young man was conveyed to a nos
Dital. where he became unconscious
and died.
| Miss Haas arrived at Lauderdale
last week for a visit to Mr.. and MRS
Jacob Lebermuth, of Salisbury plan
tation, She received telegram
Monday morning informing her O
, her brothers. death, and lett that az
!. ternoon, accompanied by Mr.. Lebef
muth, for New orleans, to which Guy
the body of the unfortunate young
man was conveyed for interment
Mr.. Haas was about thirty-seFe1
years old, unmarried, and had peer
+ employed for a number of years as. {
commercial traveller, with headquai
ters at Houston, Texas. 1t IS salS
that he had been in poor health 70
Y some time, and about d year ago q
: injured his foot in some way and TO
. a while thereafter walked on crutcneS
His family and friends scout the 1de
of suicide.