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The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
sCHICAGO-NEWz ORLE
ANS STEAMBOAT LINE.

Every once in a while announce
ment IS made of some project to re
V1Ve the languishing steamboat trade
on the Mississippi river, and hope
runs high among the people of the
great valley who regard the deca
dence OF traffic on the Father oi
Waters as little short of. national
disgrace, since it implies either fail.
ure to appreciate, or willful neglect
Of the advantages Of one of the
worlds most magnificent natural wa
terWays. The new enterprise is usu-
ally introduced with flourish Of
trumpets and its prospects of suc-
cess are painted in glowing co1ors.
Then follows a period Of gradually
waning interest, eliminating in for
getfulness and gloom.
Hope springs eternal in the hu-
man breast however, and now has
provocation for a particularly lively
jump. A Chicago press despatch
dated August 20 brings the cheering
information that corporation named
the Chicago, Peoria and New Orleans
Navigation Company has been formed
at Peoria, ILL.,, for the purpose Of
operating a line of steamers between
chicago and New Orleans by way Of
the 1llinois-Michigan canal, and the
illinois and Mississippi rivers.
The telegram says:
That the Illinois Michigan canal
will within a year become a. highway
OF commerce for river steamers has
Just been announced following a re
cent survey. At present the canal is
only navigable for light boats. River
steamers can navigate the Illinois
river as far as Peru, four miles be-
low the mouth Of the canal at La
Sale.
THE incorporators of the Peoria
company are Carl Block, j. L. Som
mers and S. D. Wead, of Peoria. The
Chleago Association of Commerce
has Joined hands with the promoters,
and it was announced here tonight |
much of the stock has already been
subscribed. Local merchants have
promised the enterprise their sup
port
THE plans are to run regular
inc Of steamers on schedule that
will permit daily sailings. =
Wouldn't it be a great, grand and
thing to have such a fleet
blowing the murky waters Of the H
mighty and long-neglected Missis-I
;ippi? I
When this splendid project is con
the accent on the
vhen-We will all make the welkin
ing with paeans for the plucky
'eorians who are the men behind the
'oats.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
r aft Rally.

The Taft rally held at the court
house last Sunday night was attend
ed by about SO voters and several
ladies, and despite the fact that the
courtroom was unheated and the
weather was cold, the crowd sat
through the two speeches and at
times quite a degree OF enthusiasm
was manifested. J. j. Lafargue pre-
sided over the meeting, and ad-
dresses were delivered by Hon. Clar-
enee s. Hebart and Major Armand
Roman, Of New Orleans. Rev. H.
Elmer Gilchrist, of New Orleans.
was also advertised to speak, but
could not be present. The speak
ers made an earnest appeal for sup
port for President Taft, and their
remarks were well received and
seemed to create favorable i'm.
preston. Music was furnished by
the Peerless brass band.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
A JUsTIFIABLE CONCLUSION.

On OctefRr % the esteemed New
Orleans Pisayune said, III a lead
Ing editorla One of the amend
ments, No. 30, provides for the re-
funding Of he state debt. The pass
age or ADDITION of this amendment
is demanded sound public policy,
as failure t4 provide for the refund
ing of the bnded debt would impair
the credit q the commonwealth and
besmirch reputation for good
faith" J"
On Octobe 80. just one week after
the foregoing utterance, the Picayune
said IN asother leading editorial:
One of tha most important amend
ments in tie list is No. 10, which
provides for the refunding of the
state debt and the. creation of a
sinking fundsto eventually retire the
ponds and Incidentally take up Ger
tain outstaHiing discredited obliga-.
tions Of Try doubtful character.
.Ihls amendHent, the Picayune be-
lleVes, shoulf be defeated The fail
ure OF this amendment will not pre-
vent the prgmpt refunding of the
debt,sas that is already pro-
vided for by an amendment Of the
constitution sdopted in 1910, which
IS already inHfull force.
In view OF this sudden and com
plete about-face, there is no wonder
our esteensd contemporary laid
great and reiterated stress upon the
plea that tls people had not had
time to sta4 the aaendn ents and
We're not inbrmed as to many OF
their provisions. In arriving at
this CONCLUSION the Picayu1ie was
evidently NE ssuring the peoples corn
II its own haf -DusheI.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
Senator voeatIe complirnented.

In order to comply with the law
prohibiting dual office holding, State
Senator Joseph Voegtle Of New Or
leans rendered his resignation as a
member OF the sewerage and water
board of that city. The board voted
unanimously not to accept the resig-
nation and to request the senator
to withdraw it and continue his mem
bership. In recognition Of this high
compliment and because he believes
he can render better public service
In the municipal position, the sena-
tor thereupon rendered his resigna-
tion as member Of the state sem
ate and withdrew the one as
sewerage and water board member.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
Newspaper Notas

~ y 4 d
The Delhi Progress is the title q
a new paper established at Delhi
Richland parish, with L. Newman
Marks as editor and owner, Fl. New
man Marks as publisher and Sam L
Davis as manager. Notwithstanding
It's progressive name, the Progress
announced its determined and unaI
terable adherence to the Democratic
party, first, foremost and always. I
which is quite long while. The
new candidate for public favor starts
out with line showing of local ad.
vertising and "puts up creditable
appearance, geographically and ed
itorially.
The Speaking Leaf, official Journal
OF the Great Council of Louisiana,
improved Order of Red Men, pub
lished at st. Francisville by Elrie
Robinson, completed it's second wear
in September and began it's third VOL
ume under favorable auspices. May
the conversational foliage continue
to speak and flutter in the interest
or the improved Indians for null
titude OF moons to come.
Two new weekly papers were re-
Gently started in the parishes Of st
Mary and New Iberia by the Law
renee L. Luehm Publishing Company
the Chronicle at Morgan City and
the Democrat at Rynella, Marcel
postoffice, and each displayed in it's
first issue the declaration that il
was the leading newspaper of its
parish. II the other characteristics
OF the Luehm organs loom as large
ly as their claims for leadership.
their future success and greatness
seem assured. So mote it be.
The South Mansfield Star was a
year old on the 4th OF July and be-
gan Its second year tWinkIing even
more brightly than when Its first
beams were shot athwart the jour
nalistic sky. Keep a-twinkling, lit
lie Star!
Editor J. B. Adams Of the Ham
nond Southern Vindieator recently
enlarged his neWspaporial activities
W establishing the Ponchatoula Bea-
'on, a sprightly eight-page weekly de-
'oled to the advancement OF the
interests of Hammond's nearest
eighbor to the south. II Brother
dams comes anywhere near du-
Heating his success with the South
rn Vindieator. Ponchatoula's Bea-
on will be shining light for fair.
The Eyangeline Banner, published /
Vile Platte by George A. Bailey,
ss celebrated Its fourth birthday
aud beglNa its fifth year
ith every indication of future pres
srity The Banner takes pride in
ing indenende of rings and
iques, and that Is certainly some
Ing tp be proud of.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
District Court III ses.;,,.

A regular term Of civ,,
court was convened d i Il a,s,s'ss ,ss
Monday forenoon, with Ii,dss a. ells a
Leche on the bench. n, AZ bs.''s 81
transacted was as follows. elss Ss'aea
stewart, administrators, vs. eeasssl ,slI| Y
Wartenberg, answer filed; M 81 Z S.si 4
Mollere Gouaux vs.. FifleI;fs \, ss slle
Life Insurance Co, exception ',s''lsI M
Henry Brown VS.. Ada Johnsaa m Isa, ass1 IVY
tiff granted absolute diynreass ssa1 se
White VS.. Luce Braud, defaal4 M IVY w
ed; Leopold Il. Kern Us, sara 81 s,ssa' s,'sa'
default entered. ''s'ss
A second sitting Of tha ,na,,.,
body was held Friday forenooon, ~ as9
the following business Yas Ill aIs,s.'9 VI
Of: Kern VS.. Mayer, pIaintIii ss'ssa ~
ed absolute divorce; stawa,s q s'sa' "
Wartenberg, Judgment III nlsi,4sI NJ !.
ordering cancellation Of 4 Iian' ,1Iss sssI
ilege contract; Gouaux vs. MAJ IN,
Mutual Life Insurance Cd, ercas,,slII ssI
fixed for argument Nov. la Fsas ss11l
Sims VS.. II. G. Whiteman fIxea NJ y y
Nov. IA; H. Melaneon ys Loulsi,,,I \
Railway and Navigation c.. I'M iIsa1
for Nov. Is. Court adjourned il ,I N
o'clock a. ~. next Tuesday
Judge Leche, who has been iudresl
the district court for the past tSe'sl s
years, is serving in that eapaet11
for the last time at the crtrss|
term, having just been elected A. A
OF the judges Of the court of appsaiI
for the second district of tbs III III
circuit. He will be succeeded Il
Charles T. Workman, Of Napols5s1
vile, who will assume tue uifa|
some time next month, s8
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
Canning Club Exhibits.
Alta Daigle, first prize, gold meds

4 Alta Daigle. first prize, gold medal
donated by Mrs. Louis Babin.
Consuelo Brown, second prize, So.
Mabel Dixon, third prize, orna.
mental lamp donated by Leon Du.
plessis & Son, Duplessis.
Sarah Daigles fourth prize, bottle
fine perfume donated by x-Ray Phar-
macy, Donaldsonville.
| Canning Club Membership.
| Gold embleml pin to each member,
donated by Prot. w G. Abbott.
Parish Pig Club
There were about seventeen pigs
on exhibit. Most were registered
Duroc Jerseys, but there were also
Berkshires and other breeds. One
pig. a Poland China mixed with Es-
sex, was Il months old and weighed
465 pounds.
Following We're the prize winners in
the pig club contests:
Registered Males.
Leslie Osterberger, first prize, reg
istered pig donated by Fort Worth
Packing Co.
Y George Walker, second prize, stet-
son hat or pair fine shoes donated
by Picard & Geismar, DutchtoWn.
Leslie Leblanc, third prize, 81.
r. Marchand, fourth prize, book
donated by w. G. Abbott.
Registered SoWs.
Bentley Mackay, first prize, regis
tered Duroc Jersey pig donated by
Oak Grove Agricultural School.
Leslie Osterberger, second prize,
$3.50.
jackson McCrory. third prize, 81.
Jackson McCrory, fourth prize,
s1.75.
Bertrand Webb, fifth prize, $3.50.
Non Registered Males.
Theofold Webb, first prize. regis
tered Duroc Jersey pig, donated by
Oak Grove Agricultural School.
Eddie Stampley second prize, So.
Eugene Webb, third prize. $1.5U.
=. ~ Marchand, fourth prize, $1.25.
Non-Registered sows.
Lancie Dixon, first prize. steel
beam ploW donated by r. e. Babin,
Hope Villa.
Murphy Webb, second prize, 81.
Leon Bomar, third prize, fountain
pen donated by J. T.. Rusca.
Best Hog Bred by McLemore g
Melton.
Leslie Osterberger, first prize, reg
stered pig donated by McLemore 4
Melton.
Heaviest Hog, Age Considered.
Theofold Woods, first prize, So.
Lancie Dixon, second prize, Sits.
Bentley Mackay. third prize, s1.50.
George Walker, fourth prize, ST..
Best Report in Pig Club.
Lancie Dixon, first prize, $3.50.
Theofold Woods, second prize, 81.
Leslie Leblanc, third prize, $3.50.
Joseph Babin. fourth prize, S1.25.
Leslie Osterberger, fifth prize.
;1.25.
Cash Donations.
Donations Of cash to the premium
und were as follows:
Ascension Parish School Board,
80; Ascension Parish Police Jury,
10; Peoples Bank Of Donaldson-
lille. $5; Bank OF Ascension, SIS;
sank Of DonaldsonVille. SIS; A. v.
)sterberger, $5;; Achille Picard, SIS;
|. A. Webb, 50; 3. N Delaune, 81.
'otal, $96.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
High Schools Notes.
Contributed

| The D. II. s. library has combined
with the town library, through the
| cooperation OF our principal, Prof.
Vlckers, and DR.. John S. Thibaut.
Miss Annie Pujos will be librarian,
aided by one or two members OF
the senior class. The library will
be open to the public from 9 o'clock
a. "a. to 5 p. m. Contributions of
magazines, books and money are be-
ing received, and it is hoped the pa
irons of the library among the pub
lic-spirited citizens Of this commu-
nity will aid US in this splendid new
enterprise. Five hundred more books
are expected in a few days.
The senior and Junior classes wish
TO extend their thanks to the gener-
Gus public for the patronage accord
ed their Halloween bazaar. The
affair was a great success, and by
10 o'clock everything had been sold
out.
The D. H. S. Literary Society met
Friday afternoon of last week. Al
very attractive program was success
iully presented by some Of it's able
members, mel the debate being especial
ly good. The society will hold its
next 1t regular meeting Friday, Nov. Is,
At l:4O o'clock p. m, and the public
is cordially invited to attend.
On election day ballots were cast t
by the high school students for the /
respective candidates for the presi-
dency, Gov. Wilson securing large /
majority over his opponents. A
great deal of enthusiasm and inter-
st was manifested. Noting the side
aiken by these young politicians, We
laVe no doubt that some of them
will become famous in their coun-
rvs service.
When quality and price are the
considerations, We believe it Is to
our interest to let us figure on
our printing.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09

A libel suit for $4,000 has been
entered against the editor of the
iron Ore, at Ishpeming, Mich, for
printing the statement that Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt was Incorporate
In the use Of language and liquor.
Whether $4,000 is claimed on the Ian
guage specification and the other
$4,000 for the liquor charge, the pub
lished reports of the action fail to
state.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
Eiks HoM credulous Public.

Living up to their reputation az
Iunmakers AMI jolly good fellows, the
members of The local Elks, lodge per.
petrated a SeIeYer hoax recently.
Last Saturday afternoon it was an
nounced that an iron pot, presumed
to contain bsried treasure, had been
dug up on thy site Of the Elks' Home
N Railroad aFenue, now in course of
construction. The property was re
Gently purchased by the lodge from
Paul A. Wutke and the Krieger es-
tate, and it vas stated that the pot
had been found on that portion Of
the premises where wealthy citizens
OF the community who have since
died resided many years ago, and
concerning whom it is a local tradi-
ton that theg never deposited their
money in a bank, but buried it in
the earth
Of courses everybody jumped to
the eonclusioI that it was this treas
ure which had been unearthed by
the Elks. Tie latter stated that the
pot had been deposited in the vault
OF the Peoples Bank, where it would
" 1pSASA LIE FuttG IlIG, III TIE pres
ence of members of the lodge and
Whatever claimants to the contents
OF the vessel might appear.
One OF the former owners OF the
property, who recently moved from
Donaldsonyills, retained a lawyer to.
look after his interests, and a mem
Der Of the lodge received letter
from lady residing in New Orleans,
whose father at one time owned this
property, asking whether she would
have any rights ID the premises.
As a matter Of fact, no pot was
found, and the entire story was
hoax pure and simple, designed to-
kid" the public and create amuse-
ment.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09

The first chapters Of The esslBsE
from Bagdad,' a thrilling serial stsi,
BY Harold MacGrath, author d 4 III
Goose Girl, .gThe Man On The Boz
and other successful novels, apDsar
on the third page Of today's ssssass
OF The Chief. The story Is ons u
the best this popular a,sthor ID
ever written, and Is interest isa
start to- finish. Don't fall to Il
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09

Mrs. Willie 0ubre and her little
daughter, Ruth, Of Morley, stopped
off here Thursday evening on their
way to New Orleans for a brief visit
to relatives. They resumed their
journey Friday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
Dark Horse Almost Wins,

movement was started in the
third precinct Of the first ward at
Tuesdays election to elect Nicholas
Erris, Of Port Barrow, police juror
IN lieu OF Karl Spahr, Of Hohen
So1ms, the regular Democratic nomi-
nee for the office, whose name ap-
peared on the ballot. Friends of Mr.
Erris to the number of 81 wrote his
name on the ticket at the Smoke
Bend box, only s votes being cast
Tor the party nominee. At the first
precinct, however, Mr.. spahr re-
ceived II votes, and at@the second
precinct 10, giving him a total Of %,
a majority of over Mr.. Erris.
No effort was made to secure votes
for Mr.. Erris in either the first or
second precincts. and the movement
TO elect him in place of Mr.. snahr
was started without previous organi-
zation Or planning. although it came
near succeeding.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09

Ine St. James Interim of last
saturday says the first white deer
f1at has been seen in this section of
me state in many. a year was kill
the state in many a year was killed
IN the vicinity of Grand Point oct. rs.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09

When quality and price are the
considerations, We believe it Is to
your interest to let us figure Oh
your printing.
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John Taylor returned home from
Kansas Sunday. He is thinking pref.
ty strongly of moving there.
S. D. Newton took dinner Tuesday
with his friend, Bob Robertson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hannibal Fink's
daughter, Mrs. Roy Lee, and children
have returned home to Smithland at.
ter pleasant visit with them and
other relatives.
John Taylor and wife buried their
infant babe in the Deloit cemetery on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Finneran are rejoicing
over the arrival of a little daughter,
who came to make her home with
them Monday.
Sam Anderson bought several head
of young cattle of Smell & McLaugh-
lin.
Mrs. S. D. Newton spent Tuesday
and Wednesday at Boyer with her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Newcom.
A. D. Whey is filing his siol.
Miss Lovicie Morris was a Denison
shopper Friday.
Mesdames Bob and Charles Robert
son and Mr. and Mrs. H. Fink and
Miss Mary were visitors at A. D.
Winey's Saturday.
l. F. Morris was down to the coun-
ty seat Saturday.
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Sunday School Notes
Side Lights on Next Sundays
Lesson for Teachers and Pupils.
Edited by cHAs. K. MEYERS.

Oct. 13-Clean and Uncelan. Mark
7, 1923.
Jesus, the Christ, uttered his fiercest
enunciation toward those who pretend
ed to be holy and religious when in
truth they were not. His all-seeing
eye was able at all times to tell the
difference between the sham and the
real. His words as to the Scribes and
pharisees-hypocrites have few paral-
lels in force, and the holding up to
scorn such as they who make great
outward pretense to right living, when
their hearts are hard, and their actions
no index of their true selves.
From our lesson verses this week
it will appear that the Jewish leaders,,
past and present, had reduced the
worship of God to forms and ceremOn-
les, losing sight of the true intent of
such recognition or the Creator, His
love, His power, His mercy, His read
mess to forgive. They had lain down
a host of regulations, calling for out
ward purity and these rules they were
most earnest in seeing carried out.
In the lesson verses some of these
self righteous leaders came to Jesus
complaining that His disciples did not
keep their man made rules, as to
washing and ceremonies In reply,
Jesus told them some truths to the
effect that they had laid aside the
commandments of God and put in their
place, traditions of man, and man
made commandments. He said, eye
reject the commandments of God, that
We may keep your own traditions. !"
Jesus gave one striking example of
this Moses had divinely command
ed that a son must honor and support
his father and mother The Phari-
sees had set this aside by enacting a
rule that if one had property and an
nounced that he would set it apart
for church uses, this relieved him Of
supporting his parents, even if he
never truly gave over the property to
the uses he had named.
The great truth for us in this les
son is brought out by the Apostle Paul
in that remarkable 14th chapter of
Romans, wherein he sets forth our
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Foster Hahn was a Defiance visitor
| Tuesday.
Word has reached here of the death
Armour, S. D. Mr.. Edwards used to
live on farm south of here, but sold
out about four years ago and went to
Dakota ii live. He has been ill with
cancer of the stomach for several
months and died of that trouble o.
tober LIST.
Miss Grace Mullen was a Defiance
visitor Tuesday.
The ladies of the Catholic church
will give dance and social in the
Buck Grove hall Friday, October 25th.
The members of the congregation are
requested to cook and bring lots of
good things for the supper especial
ly chicken, and if anyone outside the
church wishes to help in the matter,
their contributions will be thankful
ly received. There will be good mu-
sic, good order and good time. Ev-
cause.
Mrs. Patrick Clinton returned Sat
urday from Ottumwa, where she was
called to attend the funeral of her
sister.
Mrs. Joseph Shields was a Dunlap
visitor from Tuesday until Wednes-
day.
The dance at the hall last Friday
evening was grand success. Fifty
members were sold and with fine
music and good order. everybody pres
ent had good time. The young men
who got up the party were very we'll
pleased with their venture and will
no doubt try it again some time.
Mrs. Joe Shields is on the sick list
for few days and under doctors
care, but is getting better at this
writing.
Geo. Ruch, who has been laid up
for several weeks with lame leg, was
in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stahl attended the
Ak-sar-ben festivities in Omaha last
week.
James Seaman, of Vail, was a Buck
Grove visitor Friday and Saturday.
Major Finnigan is in Omaha. He
has been gone week, visiting rela-
tives and taking in the sights at the
Ak-sarben.