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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

DR.. A. w. Martin spent several
days in New Orleans on business
during the early part of the week,
going down Sunday and returning
Tuesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Thos. B. Easton. the talented
young editor of the Houma Courier,
passed through DonaldsonVille last
Tuesday en- route home from a bust
ness visit. to New Orleans. Mr.. East
On complimented The Chief with a
call during his stay here, and it gave
us pleasure to renew the acquaint-
ance formed in September last, when
Mr.. Easton came to Donaldsonville
as member of the Terrebonne del
egation to the famous Michel rally.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Mrs. r. l.. Stewart. of Baton
Rouge, formerly Miss Annie Oubre OF
this city, is here on visit to her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Oubre.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Herbert Binnings is spending some
time in New Orleans. and is STOP
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Terrio,
at 1919 Camp street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Caleb Weber visited Gonzales and
BATON Rouge on business during the
week. returning home Thursday af-
tern00u.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Dr.. Numa Himel, of Welcome, visit,
cd friends here Thursday and re-
norted everything lovely in his
neck Of the woods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

After spending several days very
pleasantly with Mr.. and Mrs. R. N,
Sims and family. Miss Angie Lorlo,
Of Maringouin. is now the guest OF
Miss Louie Israel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Bent, OF
St Elmo, We're the guests of Mrs.
Bent's mother, Mrs. Glenn. Binnings,
for the Observation-Disclosures nuptials.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Rev. J. NJ. T. Massardier went to
New Orleans Tuesday on business,
returning yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

The young men of Donaldsonyille
were the hosts of a delightful dance
given Thursday night at Ascension
Hall complimentary to the visiting
girls, Of whom there are quite &
number in the city at this time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Mr. and Mrs Bauer. Of Cincin-
natl, have beef e guests Of Mrs.
Jasmin Tobias ror the past two
weeks. Mr.. Bauer is head represent
alive of the well-knoWn clothing
firm of Isaac Fuller & Sons.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

A. T. Aaron. the capable young
manager of the Baton Rouge branch
supply house of the Swift Packing
Company, was a visitor to Donald
sonVille last Sunday, and his numer
GUS friends here were delighted tc
greet him and TO note his hale anc
hearty appearance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

DR.. Sidney Vega spent a couple OF
days in New Orleans on business at
he beginning of the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

The Woman's Civic League of Don
aldsonville today despatched a large
box of clothing to Rev. Father Bar
bier, at Thihodaux, to be distributed
among the flood fugees now being
cared for in tb own.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

The squad of 40 convicts, under
command OF Capt Jamison, who have
been engaged in the work of dam
ming the Godchaux canal at Raceland,
completed that undertaking Wednes-
day, and passed through this city
the following day en- route to other
fields Of labor. The convicts We're
conveyed from Race1and to Donald
sonvi7le by means OF the Lafourcbe
Mercantile Company.s toWboat and
barge, and at this point boarded q
government auarterboat which had
been moored= at the E2sneault saw
mill landing pending their return
from the bayou section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Nearly all the ward and parish OF,
ficers elected in the recent election
have qualified by taking the oath OF
office before Clerk OF Court James
8, Bafman. The latter officer havinS.
been reelected. tcgether with the
sheriff and the assessor, there have
been no changes in the office force
Or staff of Deputies OF these officials.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Of course, YOU enjoy the band con.
certs In Louisiana Square and Woule
Ike to have them continue through
out the summer Attend the enter
talnnent to be given at the GondraA
iheatre next Friday night, july
?, and do your share toward perpct
hating these delightful summer after
noon musicales.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29
PREPARING for Firemen's Parade

Preparations are being made for the
annual parade and celebration OF the
Donaldsonville fire department or
Sunday, July IA, and the scope of the
plans for the big event warrants the
assertion that the display will be
one of the; most elaborate and inter-
esting in the history of the depart
ment. All five companies will par
ticipate, and the number Of firemen
in line will undoubtedly surpass pre-
vious records, while the decorations
Of the APPEARANCES will be on a much
grander scale than ever before. Re
duced rates will be offered on al
railroads entering: the city and ample
ARRANGEMENTS viii be made to care
for a large crowd OF visitors.
rive or six doses 666 will break
any case of cflills and fever; it acts
on the 1iver better than calomeI, and
does not grippe or sicken. Price, zoe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

The above amount has been for
warded by Mayer Charles Maurin to
fhe proper relief committees. We
shall take pleasure in receiving and
acknowledging subscriptions to this
worthy fund from all who may care
20 donate.
Committee: Dr.. J, H. Lowery, pres
ident; P. L. Landry, vice president;
Z. D. Wright, secretary and treas
urer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29
Hynelia crevassA--4sot to be Closed

f1yEstSifd SiSVdSSasssfSok IL NC SiSSS1'
After carefully considering a report
made by the State Board of Engi-
neers, and celebrating upon the mat
ter in all its phases, the Lafourche
levee board, at meeting held in
New Orleans Wednesday afternoon,
decided to take no action at this time
toward closing the Hymelia crevasse
in St. Charles parish. The engl-
neers report showed that III 900
linear feet of revetment would be
required to close the break, at. a
cost of approximately $40 per foot. It
would require at least twenty-five or
thirty days to complete the work,
and by that time, at the present rate
of fail, the river will have receded
to such a stage that no water will be
running through the opening, and
the levee can then be rebuilt with
out the aid of piling or cribbing, at
a greatly reduced cost.
Commissioner songy Of st. John
parish was the only member of the
board in favor of starting the work
at once, but failed to secure a sec
ond to his motion that immediate
steps be taken to repair the break.
Those present at the meeting OF
the board were Capt. V. Maurin
president; w. ]. McCune, secretary
Commissioners r. Perez, Alfred
songy, d. J. Foret and ". Q. Hum
Dhrays
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

The rapid fall III the river has
+ made It necessary for the rice plant
ers TO resort TO pumping in order to
4 arrigate their lands Emile LeDoerf,
VINO cultiyates the Gofield plantation
n the fourth ward. expects to start
MS pumps early next week, and 9TH
81 planters in this section are pre-
pairing to follow suit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Edward N. pugh, OF this city, can
aidate for associate justice OF The
supreme court from the fourth 81
pfeme court district, toured the
florida parishes this week in th2
interest of his candidacy. and states
laat he met with nluch encourage
alent and has every reason 10 believe
shaI ne will poll large vote IN that
Section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29
Swing Fund.

The Chief regrets to report that
not single contribution has been
treceived during the past week to
the fund originated by Jasmin Tobias
for the purpose of purchasing lawn
swings to be placed in Louisiana
Square for the convenience Of the
children. This is q most commend
I able movement, and we feel confident
it will meet with the approval and
Endorsement of our citizens. Any
thing that will keep the youngsters
off the streets, out of the way of
automobiles, buggies and other We
hicles, is a mighty good idea, and
certainly the installation of several
comfortable swings in Louisiana
Square will have the effect of at
tracing a; large number of little folk
to that delightful playground every
afternoon, where they will be safe
and happy.
The Chief is for the Riddles strong
on this proposition, and we believe
il is. merely an oversight on the part
Of our generous people that there
have been no contributions as yet to
the worthy fund started by Mr.. To-
bias with view to promoting the
ones.
The fund at present contains only
Mr.. Tobias contribution of So, but
we confidently expect to have the
pleasure Of ackna esdging receipt Of
many substantial 1; iPnations during
the coming week. II
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Total Observation-Disclosures 42d, 97o 81 4
state Of Louisiana Parish Of Aeeension-T,
J. Lebermuth, President and r. John g. Til
haut. Cashier Of the above named Pank. do
Rolernn1y swear that the above statement is
trre to the best of my. knowledge md inliaf
Subscribed and sworn to before re. his oath
day OF June, 1912. WAITER IT5Hf4tnSS.
Notary Public.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Albert Gaa1threaux visited New Or
leans Tuesday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29

Rub-My-I'ism will cure you,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-06-29
More Contributions to Relief Fund
By coiored Citizens.

Editor Chief:
Dear Sir:-Please publish the fol-
lowing supplemental list Of societies
and individuals who have contributed,
through the undersigned committee,
10 the fund for the relief of the dis
tressed flood refugees:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
AD CLUB INVITES ROOSEVELT IODINE Local Ad Men Want to Talk to the King of
 Advertisers

Hear and see the King of Advertisers
 The Birmingham Ad club has demon strated time and time again that it is a "bunch of live wires"
 The weekly luncheon at the Turn Ve- rein, which Is held each Tuesday at noon, has become an institution, for the ad men get together on these occasions and discuss everything from A want ad to national policies and politics John Spar row, the genial president, has generally some new proposition to bring before the club for it's entertainment and if every thing else fails, will actually make a speech himself.
 Generally, however, he will provide a short talk from a prominent business man on advertising or some kindred sub ject At the luncheon yesterday some one suggested that Col Theodore Roose- yelt be invited to address the ad club at its luncheon September 2s, the date he Is supposed to visit Birmingham, the idea being advanced that the colonel was in a class all alone when 1t came t, advertising himself by methods that are both effective and original. The ad men figured 1t out that they could get some
  on the advertising game. so it was de- ,ided 10 send the following telegram: ''Mr. George ". Perkins, New York.
 Please toward the following telegram
 Birmingham, Ala, September :, 1912. "Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, somewhere
 in the United States of America
 birmingham Ad club wants you to stop off at Birmingham September 8 and attend our luncheon. Be an ad man for ore brief hour with something doing every minute Good crowd-good time. Don't miss it.. Wire your acceptance.
 JOHN SPARROW, President.
 "F. J. HOLBERG, Sec.-Treas."
 Should the invitation be accepted the ad men declare that they will make things hum and that the occasion will be one long to be remembered. They are await ing an answer by wire and If the propo- sition goes through the boys say thas .here will surely be something ooing.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
Dr. Starnes Goes to Brenau
 Conservatory

Announcement Is made of the appoint ment of Dr. Percy J. Starnes, city or garllst and director of the Atlanta Fes- tlyal chorus as head of the department of organ and composition at Brenau col lege conservatory. Gainesville, Ga. Dr. Starnes will continue his residence In Atlanta and in the positions referred to above, but will assume the duties of his new work at the opening of Brenau ON September 12 when If Is expected that over 800 pupils will be in attendance.
 Dr. Starnes will be assisted in his work at Brenau by three assistants who rank high in the musical world.
 The appointment of Dr. Starnes is in thorough keeping with the past efforts of this school to have all of it's depart ments headed by those known and &C., knowledged to be "at the top of the ladder and upon the acquisition of Dr. Starnes Dr. Pearce and his associates are being warmly congratulated. and at the same time Dr. Starnes is being con- gratulated upon making this splendid con- nection.
 Himself college man. Dr. Starnes will prove a pillar of strength In the teaching faculty of this school. He holds degrees in music both from colleges in this coun- mems. the foremost organ teacher of the world at the Brussels conservatoire. and inc great Gevaert was his master In com position. This announcement will be read with widespread interest throughout ths south, where both pr. Starnes and 3renau gre so we'll and favorably known. '@s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 FROM TUSCUMBIA

Tuscumbia, September 3.-(Special)-A immense crowd was a, Spring park yes terday to celebrate I.aoor Day. Every thing was free and many contestants entered for the various contests where in the prizes, nearly 5o in all, were of fered by the progressive merchants of Tuseumbia and Sheffield
 The republicans are beginning to get active in the work of pushing forward the election ticket, which most of the reg ulars thought was a joke at the begin ming of the campaign. They have nom mated a ticket for the November cleo tion, which Is as follows: Probate judge, A. M. Steel; tax collector, J. S. Lowrey; tax assessor, w B. Whitehead; treasurer, A. Graves; superintenent of education, E. A. Robinson; commissioners, T. F. Kent NJ. l.. Counts, J. F. Long, L. O. Bishop. The sentimen, of the Colbert county republicans Is largely for Taft.
 Postmaster Steele has given out the in formation that In the near future there will be two more rural routes leading out from Tuscumbia, which will serve over 300 persons each. This will make four routes that will approximate over 100 miles of road and give service to 200o people. The new routes will be put in just as soon as the gates are fixed with automatic openers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
EVEN WEATHERLY
 IS NOT EXEMPT

What time is 1t MT. Weatherly?"
 "Why er-," reaching for watch, "I have no watch"
 Why, where Is it?" he was asked
 T lost it." he replied.
 'Burglars?" was suggested.
 "Yes, that's it, he said grinning.
 Have burglars here no respect for of ficias?" was asked.
 Apparently not, he archly observed.
 Have they robbed Judge Lane yet?'' was asked.
 Judge Lane replied for himself: T have nothing for them to steal and they know it." while crowd laughed.
 The above indicates that even the mem- bers of the triumvirate are not exempt from the visits of noctural marauders MT. Weatherly lost a watch that was very highly prized and his son-in-law. Henry Westall lost a watch and s25 fin cash while other articles of more or less value were removed by the uninvited guest MT Weatherly lives at the corner of Twen- keth street and Tenth avenue. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
TWO SCHOLARSHIPS
 GIVEN AT AUBURN

Auburn, September 3.-(Special 1.-The college authorities announce that the two scholarships of 5000 each offered by the Southern Ra;way company to students in agriculture have been award ed to w, F. Ayres, Melbourne, Lamar county, and R. V. Pettis, Jackson. Clarke county. Competitive examinations were held throughout the state and the award made on highest records.
 Miss Mary F.. Martin. the newly elected of the Alabama Polytechnic in- stitute library, has reported for duty Miss Martin has served for several Wears in Rock Hill college, Rock Hill s. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
PRISONER ESCAPES FROM MOVING TRAIN Man Wanted in Mississippi Leaves Sheriff on Sea-
 board Near Odenville

odenville, September S.--(Special.)-- As passenger train No. Al from Rich mond slowed up at fill about mile above here, prisoner in charge of Sheriff McNeil of Jackson. Miss, sec ing an opportunity for escape, jumped off the slowly moving train and soon disappeared in the woods, which line both sides of the road at this place. The train was stopped as soon as pos sible to let the sheriff off but the pris- oner had vanished, leaving no trail. After vain search the sheriff walked into Odenville. organized a posse, se- cured some dogs and is now in the mountains near here in pursuit of the fugitive.
 The escaped prisoner is said to be desperate character who was sent up in Mississippi for five years for safe blowing. He escaped from the state farm, fled to North Carolina, committed a worse crime there and when appre- hended. fearing if. convicted a severe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
TWELVE HOM|C|DES IN CALHOUN COUNTY Coleman Delivers Charge to
 the Grand Jury SCOUTS" GO ON JAUNT Judge Coleman in Charge Lays Spe- cial Stress on Prohibition Situa-
 tion and Makes Plea for
 Enforcement of Laws
SCOUTS" GO ON JAUNT

Anniston. September 3-(Special. .l-Judge Thomas w. Coleman in his charge to the grand jury Monday afternoon called spe- cial attention to the number of homicides in Calhoun county during the last F months. A report shows that the total number of homicides was 12. Special stress was laid on the prohibition situa- ton in this county, Judge Coleman mak- ing plea for the enforcement of the laws. General directions were given with reference to the public properties and roads. Judge Coleman impressed upon the jury that they were part of the court
 The regular county grand jury was drawn Monday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock. Robert L. Treadaway was named as foreman. The grand jury were in structed to go into session at once. They are as follows; NJ. D. Lanford. Robert D. Love, Charles A. Mayes, John D. Kirby, William F. Bryant, R. c. Alexan- der, George H. Hall, J. A. Roberson, J. R. Bryant, oscar Dobbins, Fred W. Herrin, E. L. Borden, J. Daley Penny, Jabe C Majors. Afford J. Hinton. Robert A. Po-
 
 away, foreman; J. w. Weatherly. bailiff. The jury will investigate the case of John Roland, who is charged with killing Pid Rutledge of Jacksonville, and will also inquire into the facts concerning an affair in which a man named Waldrop of Anniston, is said to have killed his wife. number of other cases will be investigated.
 Railroad Business Good
 R. s. Morris of Talladega, commercial agent for the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, was guest at the Alabama hotel Monday evening, and talked Interestingly of the affairs in his department. Mir. Morris says the road is doing good traffic business, and that the prospects for the fall are good.
 Scouts on Jaunt
 The boy scouts of Anniston continue active. Wednesday morning at 4:3o o'clock the White Gang Patrol, under the direc- ton of Lamar Jeffers, scoutmaster, will assemble at s. P. Ingram's residence to march to his farm on the Government road, six miles from Anniston. The boys will camp out three days. The following "scouts' will go along: John Coleman, Walter Davis, Carl Gilliland, Paul Gilli- land, Lowry Mallory. Claude Yeatman, Paul Lacy, John Yarbrough and Sam Ingram
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
GIRL PUTS UP 300 CANS OF TOMATOES Warner k. McNarOn Dies in Albertville After Long
 Illness

Albertville, September (speoial) )-Mrs. Marshall County Tomato clubs, is making splendid reports for her first years work, Miss Bertha McBrayer of Solitude, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

Warner k. McNaron, one of Albertville's most beloved citizens, died Sunday night at his late residence after a long illness with pellagra. Mr. McNaron was native of Tennessee but moved 10 Alhertville about 15 years ago. He was deVout member of the Christian church, and the funeral services were con-ucted Mon day afternoon at the residence by his pastor, Elder E. N. Moody
 Besides his widow, the following chl- dren survive him: Mrs. Della Wesson of Collnsyine Mrs. Beam Hughes of Leban-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
A Point in Verbalism

Professor ft0 class m eomposltion.l-- Some one in the class recently referred to q woman as of medium size Please avoid this expression in referring to q woman: 1t smacks loo much of commer- cialism."
 Freshman-"But professor, she might he on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
Odd Fellows Special Train to
 Atlanta Sunday

Southern railway will operate spe- ial train to Atlanta Sunday, ath, for United Order of odd Fellows. pelega tes from all oyer the state will assemble al Birmingham Sunday morning to leave on the special at i1:3o. which will be the largest odd Fellows train into Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

sentence, himself telegraphed the Mis- sissippi authorities his wrerea bouts, with the request that they come for him. As the country where he made his desperate plunge for liberty from the moving train Is mountainous and sparsely settled it Is quite likely he will make good his ecape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

has already canned over 800 three pound cans, will be a contestant for the state championship Miss McBrayer believes she will have lo00 three pound cans before the season ends Mrs, Birdie Inzer Rob- inson, who has charge of the work for the whole state. was here last week confer ring with Mrs. Johnson and expressed herself as delighted with the work done by. the Marshall girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

on, Charles McNaron of Nixons Chapel
 and Postmaster T. B. McNaron, J. A.. w. w., 0. l.. and Cooper MeNaron, all Of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

A change has been made in the tick k- ct office of the Southern railway at this place. F. c. Tompkins of Tus- cumbia, night ticket agent. has suc- ceeded MT. Hughston as day agent and the night agent for the present is Flu gene Hughs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

The republicans of Lauderdale met in session few days since for the purpose of putting county ticket in the field against the democrats. After much discussion 1t was decided by the party to leave that matter for future A republican club was formed with w. H. Whitehead of Rog- ersville as president. and J. c. Moore of Florence as secretary The club passed resolutions in favor of Taft and Sherman as against the new pro- gressive party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04
FLORENCE NEWS
Labor Day Quietly Observed-South-
 ern Railway Changes

Florence. September 3.-(Special.)- Rev. Joe Ramsey. who has been con ducting a most successful meeting in Florence and who was taken vio- 1ently III during the service. was un- able to preach until yesterday. The services will be continued during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-04

Monday being Labor Day a national holiday was observed in the Tri-Cities The mail carriers made one delivery, and the hours usually observed by oth- CT holidays were fin effect.