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AGRICULTURAL REPORr

(Barbudos agricultural Reporter, 18TH SePa)
The mouth OF September has not thus far
brought any Improvement in the weather
conditions here. Generally speaking, the
reverse NAV be said to be the case. The days
have been very hot, and not often has o re-
freshing breeze relieved the sultry atmos-
phpre. On two evenings some flashes OF
lightning were visible, but not Il peal of thun-
der has been heard for the past two weeks.
Certain localities were fuvoured on the Bird
and 5th instant with coplous rams, giving III
the valley of st George from 2 to s inches;
at Foursquare in st. Peter aud IN the inner
district OF st. Lucy, somewhat less than two
inches. But over the greater part OF the Is
land there was MT an inch OF ram during the
whole of last week, aud during the present
week up to the time OF writing we do not
think any place has recorded more than q
ou trter of an inca. The whole island may
he said to be at this time t~hirstln3 for rain.
The water supply is evidently not IA a salts
tactory condition, as on the scopes Of the hill
parishes the standpipes are giving out only
about half their usual volume. Ponds and
tunks of small size are empty, aud therefore
the demand made on the pubic water supply
system is greater than ut other times
The cane crop is green and healthy, but
fhB growth OF 1t Is very SLOW. C3ueS uSudIg
START towering III September, but flower
stalks are as yet only seen IN the hill district
around the Scotland valley. Elsewhere there IS
ont little cane in the stools. Only a mass OF Vi
yorou3 cane shoots represents the result OF the
y anters' efforts for the past tive We IN )nths.
In some instances the stumps OF shoots that
we're put in as supplies in July and August
hive succumbel to tue effects of the dry
weather, and the field is therefore incomplete
there being lost holes on the outer rows and
an the mounds where the soil is shallow. In
ST. Philip there are Instances where cuitlVa-
tors have dug up their canes. using the ma
terial obtained as fodder, and they have
planted cotton or potatoes Instead. We think
this. in their case, a step III the right dtrec-
tion. Cane fodder has been fetching double
it's usual price for the plst three mouths; ana
IN the black soils, where the s~ugaf-mtklng
season is from February to June, 1t is not to
be expected that sugar, IN pay ing quantity
can be obtained from fields where IN oeptem-
her the cane has not We, formed.
Planters generally bave not lost ali hops
for their crops, and there is still much atten-
, 1912-10-12
PrOklaina.

n LIE og enhver, som MATTE have noget
@@ at fordre i Boet efter den Stottin
den lode October f a. we'd OGDEN afgaaede
MATROS WILLIAM AUGUSTUS HART
at St. Thomas indkaldes heryed med 6 Mna-
neders Narsel til for deltegnede Skiiteret
Mt anmelde og bevisliggore deres Kray.
Endyidere indkaldes med Aar og Days
Narsel den afdodes Arvinger til Mt anmelde
og legitimere deres Arveret SAINT varetnee
deres Tarv under Boets B~ehandling.
Sarlig indkaldes Afdodes Broder Err
NEST HART, der skaI yere hosiddende i
Her we'd New York.
st. Thomas OF ST Jams Skjfteret, den
2Sde September 1912.
WELIEJUS.
, 1912-10-12

ton being given 70 the a fields. Women
in gangs are wedding out the pond grass and
other noxious growths; farm yard manure is
being even at this time applied to the lowest
and least healthy looking canes; and IN some
cases a further application Of chemical man
ure has been made i'll the present month
1t has always been recognised that it ls
the weather of the last quarter any year
which has most influence on the crop Of the
following year. The total rainfall of a year
may be smaller than the average, but il the
months from October to December give copi-
Gus rains, falling upon o low but healthy crop,
the result may vet be a pleasing surprise.
For this reason it is even now not to be des-
paired of that the crop Of 1913 may yet prove
II remunerative one.
The description given of the cane crop
may be reported also concerning the provl-
sion CIVILIZATIONS. Yam are healthy, but the
vines in most places are not vigorous The
spires are few and the growth is fiat rather
than sprouting upwards. Ram IS necessary
for the vans at this petiod, else they VIII
have but very small tubers. An extensive
area has been planted this season, and If the
weather should take a turn for the b~ottertho
crop ought to prove y large one. EARLY ya'ns
are often III the lllul k6u uultuS DVP"Vh'Nii''
there is no sign Of them yet this year. Oao
of the most forward fields IS at Chiffon Hi,
III st. John.
Potatoes III most districts are green, and
they have spread over the fields quite virgo
rously. The area in this crop IS also a large
one. In q few instances, however, we have
observed potatoes whitening III spots OF an
otherwise healthy looking field. 1t IS either
from q blight OF from the lack OF moisture III
q shallow soil. Only II few potatoes have
been offered IN the market. and these, al
though unripe, have been sold by retail at 1
lbs. for 3 pence.
The area planted here III cotton for the
next season will probably be found, when the
report is made up smaller than for several
years past. This is owing chiefly to the at
tack from which the cotton fields OF some
parishes suffered during the last season, the
leaf blister mite having devastated many
acres in St. Michael and st, james. But the
declining price offered for lint III the BRITISH
market has also bad some effect IN CAUSING
planters to decide on provision crops rather
tLan on cotton for his year. Barbados hnf
recently fetched only I'D. per ID.
The fields are towering well, yet we THINK
the dry weather has prevented as good Il
promise of bolls as we generally see N the
fields of ST. Philip.
Recent news informs MS that Russia is ptr-
suing energetlcalIy her policy to become N
dependent OF other countries ion line supply
of cotton to be used in her manufacturing
towns. Russian Central Asia has been for a
long time a great cotton area, aud 10" ID
the Caucasus provinces the cultivation IS be-
ing extended rapidly; irrigation systems have
been established, md in 1911 as much rs
76,6S8 acres were under cultivation IN the
BatOum District.
, 1912-10-12
I'roklalna.

"A LIE og enhyer, som MATTE have nogot
%& Mt fordre ! Beet efter afgnngne Frokrn
JANE E. JAMES af ST. Thomas. hyiIket 30
behandles we'd undertegnede Skllterct, md
kalles herved med 3 Manneders Earsel til
ut oLmeide og heyisliggore deres Ray.
st. Thomas OF st. Jams SkIfteret, den
2Sde September 1912.
WELLEJUS.
, 1912-10-12
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17
Travelling on His Nerve.

All elderly white man giving ms
name as ". H. Chapman, and claim
Ing to be walking from Denver 70
pittsburg for a prize#of $l2, 80, ar
rived here last Saturday and remain
cd until Monday evening, when he
departed without paying hls hoIel
bill or refundins several small loans
which he had negotiated. The man
displayed letters from the mayors OF
other towns in this section, ana, Pc
lieying him to be what he represent
"a himself. Mayor Charles Maufll
also gave him a letter Of 9 commend 2
atory nature, and in addition advances
him a couple OF dollars, Ille tour
list touched" ether citlzens fol
mall sums, aud Oh sunday night reg
| istered at the Hotel Donaldson, Wllei'
he partook of breakfast the follow
ing morning, afterWard deca %
without settling his score aas g
Maus!n located him IN WnlteeassIe
| Tuesday morning, and az mrs.
| thought Of having him brought paeh
10 Donaldsonville to be prosecutor
] but decided to let the matter drop.
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Teachers, Examination.

Notice is hereby given that the
next regular examination Of teach
ers viii be held at the office Of the
parish superintendent, in Donaldson
vile. on THURSDAY, Friday and Sat
urday; Aug. y, % and "a. All teach
ers who expect to teach IN Ascen-
sion parish the coming session are
required to attend this examination,
unless they hold valid certificates.
5rhe following fees must be deposit
ID with the superintendent BY ap:
nIieants for certificates: First grade,
81: second grade, so; third grade,
81. ,..
Every teacher engaged for the
coming session must mail at once
70 the superintendent his or hel
present certificate, TO be forwarded
to the state examining committee
for the purpose Of being recorded.
J. L. RUsCA, Supt.
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The following party OF young PEG
pie, chaperoned by Mrs. John :,
Landry, spent the day at Lake Yer
ret last Sunday: Gordon Glsclard
and Miss Lizzie Moebius. Dennle
Chambers and Miss Ruth Alleman,
Lawrence Babin and Miss Shirley
Alleman, O. Jefferson and Miss kaIe
Landry. Earl Binnings and MISS
Marie Rateau, Glen. Binnings anu
Miss Celine Rateau. S. Al1eman ana
Miss Gladys Locke, Guy Landry al ana !
Miss Rose Probst, Stephen Camel ana
Miss Cecile Hymel, J ohm Brealx ana
Miss Rena Landry, Sidney Mollete
and Miss Anna Henderson. The trip
| to and from the lake was MADE III
the motor-boat Agnes George, ana d
| string band was carried to discourse
music along the way and for danclhs
in the large pavilion which is one OF
! the attractions of the resort. 4 de,
EIicious basket dinner was ENJOYED
1 during the day, and in the afternoon
many of the merry party INDUCED III
4 dip in the pellucid waters OF the
| beautiful inland lake.
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. : : : - Z
COR SALE

n 1aHr DELIVERY WAGON; closed top;
i suitable for grocer, baker, dry goods dealer
= ,,asarsl sforegeeper capacity loco pounds:
or siila poplar panels roof and
sides: steel axles with oil cups in arms; hickory
running gear, wel-ironed sargen patent
haas rivefei ring bent heel hickory shafts;
y,ssT1y naiT1ted and trimmed. Can be economl-
eaiiy shipped TO any point on east Or west bank
Of the Mississippi. Made il 81. Elmo, Louisiana,
- ~. s +Ta an. ELMO WAGON FACTORY, D. A.
~ proprietor Write or call New Or
leans office, 4s2-4sa Audubon Bldg.
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FOR RENT

HyARM Of 100 acres. located on railroad about
Z seven miles north Of Covington La: Hoods esols
Station on place All high land ~ nrsa-ciass
der good hog-wire fencing. Connexions house,
outbuildings. farming implements, excellent 7
water number OF bearing pecan trees. Heea 1
rentaI Ia thf right party. address Z. A. STAT
terry, care Picayune, New Orleans, La
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EnR RENT Or SALE

ruvuE q aTHoFF PROPERTY at the north
Z w aast corner OF Mississippi and st. Patrick
streets Consisting 81 connections twostory
fsa.na bnilding and large lot of ground. An
ideal residence or business site VII De rented
20 ona1,1a terms For further information aL-
ris to or address. FRED. RoGGE, sR., Donald
Ia Ia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17
FOR RENT.

FHyHE TWO-sTORY brick building at the
i corner Of Mississippi and st. Patrick streets,
formerly occupied by x-Ray Pharmacy and later
BY =. Rogge's Nichols cafe and billiard par1or
Fine location for business establishment Or resi-
dence. Only three doors from new Dona,dson-
vile Hotel. For terms, apply TO AKAhdb9 D.
MELANCON, Donafdsonville. Ia.
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RAILROAD TO NEW RIVER.

Contract Signed for Extension OF
Belle Helene Road to ST. Elmo,
Opposite DonaIdsonvilIe-Co ntin-
uation OF Line Into Edenborns
Contemplated.
A contract has been signed by the
Belle Helene Planting Company, rep
resented by George B. sReuss, and the
AlluVial Land Purchase Company,
Inc, represented by E. P. Brady, I'M
der the terms Of which the land
the Belle Helene Railroad to the
village of St. Elmo, the line to be-
known as the Belle Helene and st.
Elmo Railroad. B. A. Webb, engi-
neer of the Alluyial Land Purchase
Company, is now on the ground lay
ing out the right-of-waE and estab-
fishing the grades for the road, and
the rails have been ordered and are
expected to arrive within the next
thirty days. The cross ties are.
ready for shipment and can be put
upon the ground as soon as the en-
gineer's work is finished. A force of.
laborers will be put to work shortly
grading the road-bed, and it is the
expectation of the promoters that:
the line will be constructed in sixty
days, provided the rails are deliver
ed fast enough.
When completed, this road will ex-
tend from Eft. Elmo, on the east
bank of the Mississippi river oppo-
site Donaldsonyille, to a point with
in about two miles. of the L. R. and
N. and Frisco lines, near Edenborn.
It is proposed to continue the road
to the latter village, and in order
to secure the additional capital re-
quired for this purpose, estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000, the business
interests of sDonaldsonVille will be
asked to interest themselves in the
project.
Before the construction of the L.
r. and N. Railway, the people in the
fertile New River section of Asc8n-
sion parish were accustomed to ride
into DonaldsonviHe and do their trad
ing at the parish seat. Now they
find it much easier to take the train
to Baton Rouge Or New Orleans, and
these cities have gained their bus
mess, which Donaldsonville% lost.
With the completion of the Belle
Helene and st. Elmo Railroad, and
the linking together of this line and
the Frisco system at EdenbornCGon-
zales), Donaldsonville should regain
a portion of the trade which is right
| 1y hers, and which in late Years has
been largely diverted to other points.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Capt. and Mrs. Al. Whiteman are
being congratulated unon the birth
of sweet little daughter, who ar
rived at their home Wednesday night
The Chief adds share of felicia
tons anent the notable event, and
wishes, the dainty newcomer a long
and happy life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Steve Weber, who is employed as
assistant foreman and timekeeper of
"a Cumberland construction crew, tenn
pGrarily located at I4ockport, spent
last Monday here and was cordially
greeted by his many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

j Il, Weber and daughter, MISS
~ T. Weber, are spending a while at
RilnZi, Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

M and Mrs. Joseph Richard, OF
Now =. orleans, are spending the week
here with relatives
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17
BIDS WANTED.

r HAVE 225. yards of concrete sidewalk to be
Il constructed in the Lemann Addition at
once. The lowest bidder will get the 3op. f o.
specifications, apply to or address z. A. Az
COIN, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17
FOR RENT.

A TTRACTIVE COTTAGE in Houmas street.
II between Claiborne and Charles streets. con
tanning four rooms and kitchen. Possession
given at once Apply to A. D. VEGA, JR., Don
alasonyiIle La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Judge and Mrs. Paul Leche and
their son, Karl, returned Thursday
from an enjoyable trip to Colorado
Springs, Denver, Manitou Springs
and other points of interest in Col
orado. At the first-named city Judge
Leche attended the annual convention
of the Knights Of Columbus national
council.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Mrs. G. G. Weber and her little
son, Caleb, Jr. left Monday afternoon
for Washington, Ga, where they VIII
visit relatives for several weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Mrs. j. w. Betz and children and
Miss Irene LaWless have returned
from a pleasant visit to relatives and
friends III Plaquemine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Miss Bertha Waldman and her lit
tie niece, Lillian Bigman, of Oscar,
have been the guests Of Mr. ana
Mrs. Raphael Singer and family for
the past fortnight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Marcel Himmler, who for ta4e pRst
three years has been employed rs
s:a salesman in A. Rloch's Banner
store, left recently for Tyler, Texas,
Where he matricuiated at the
ssllsiar Business College for a course
~ bookkeeping aud shorthand.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Ii gives us pleasure to chron-
icle the birth Of a fine little son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Melancon, the
happy event having transpired last
Saturday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Or. ]. r. Bringier, Of Burnside, has
been appointed member Of the
board Of control Of the leper's homes
vice Henry G. Brand, also of Burnside,
who has been made Il member of the
Pontehartrain leyee board.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Assumption Dav was observed with
the usual impressive ceremonies az
Tho Catholic church on Thursday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

The many friends Of John Rodrl-
guez will be glad to know that ne
Ii up and about again, after haVlns
been confined to bed for three weeks
with an abscess on the right knee
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Leslie Israel arrived this week
from Crowley, where he Isl employed,
to be at the bedside Of his father,
David Israel, ST., who is ut the point
Of death at his home in Chetlmaches
street
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Miss Sophie Bloch returned yes
terday from two weeks visit to
Mr. and mrs. T.. schuster, OF Hohen
S0lmS,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17
FOR RENT.

FHyHE COTTAGE No. I'll Iberville street, now
d occupied by Elmer Gaudet. Possession
given Sept. 1. 1912. For terms, apply to G.
KLINE, Dona1dsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

nonntv Sheriff Nick Delaune, OF
,. pvRilI was in town "Wednesday
on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

4. sheard Moore made a Dusl-
~ trip to New Orleans last sat
rfday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Jacob Chambers, of Denham
Springs, was the guest OF feiatlves
bere from Saturday to Monday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Me- q. Langbecker has returned
from a delightful seven weeks st"S
ii Hot Springs, Ark.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Mrs. e. P. Putnam and children, al
ter spending some time here as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Weber
and family, left Monday afternoon
for their home in Atlanta, Ga.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Mary selser and children,
Misses Lille and Alzada and Mas
ter Seymour selser, left Wednesday
for Baton Rouge, where they win
spend some time with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17
Bottled uish Crosgns or corks Onty at
ehe Home Plant in ST. Louis
/ Anheuser- Busch Brewery
st. Louis, Mo-
Crop and Weather Notes.

There has been rather too much
rain the past week to suit the plant
aers, and the wish is general for a
period of clear weather SO that the
work Of harvesting the hay crop may
showers are Of some benefit to cane
which has been laid by, and will
prove a potent factor in forcing the
stalks to normal size, but on the
other hand the wet spell is causing
much concern to those planters who
desired to put in few more ticks
on their backward crop. Also, the
time is fast approaching when the
cutting and storing of pea-vine hay
and the breaking Of corn must be
undertaken, and dry weather is es-
sential to the successful prosecution
of this branch Of agricultural activity.
Perhaps the greatest sufferers
from the untoWard weather condi-
tions. will be the rice planters, who
are in the midst of their harvest sea-
son. The crop. is in fine shape and
promises a nice. YIELD, but this en-
couraging outlook will be COMP etely
spoiled unless there is an early ees-
Esation the al llrnal doWnpo
Very little sthTes hing. has been done
this week, and the longer the grain.
remains unharVested after reaching
maturity the smaller the yield will
be.
Rain has fallen in some section Of
the parish every day during the
week, but fortunately the precipita-
tons were local in character. On
places which were deluged one day
no rain to speak of was received the
following day, and it was possible to
get in some effective field work be-.
tween showers. In the immediate
vicinity of Donaldsonville the entire
week has been wet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

The Chief is under obligations to
J. S. Cooke, the enterprising fourth
ward truck farmer. for luscious wa
termelon which in size and flavor
was easily the equal of the re-
noWned Georgia and Texas melons
that are imported into this section.
Mr.. Cooke has raised large crop
of these delicious melons this season,
and is finding a ready sale for them
at good prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Miss Nita DeQuede, an attractive
young woman Of New Orleans, IS
here on visit to her grandmother,
Mrs. E. p. Won Hofe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Set a good example to your neigh
bors by cutting the weeds in front
Of your premises and contributing to
the swing fund.-.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

r,elmayne Hanson has returned
t,on, an extended visit to relatives
sv friends in Napoleonvllle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Drop III at a. BLoCH's# BANNER
STORE next week and buy a pair
-e4Edwin B. Clapp shoes at the spe-
seas..sss ice OF 10. 81.
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p,,b.My-Tism will cure you.

g.. Amedee Mary and children
j. y Visiting relatives in New Or
leans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-17

Mrs Robert Henderson returned
tuesday afternoon from a seV-
eral davis visit to Baton Rouge.