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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
Concrete culverts Replacing Bridges.


Concrete culverts have been laid to
replace the bridge which spanned
the drainage canal in Claiborne
street at the intersection of Cheti-
maches street, the work having been
done recently under the super
vision of Commissioner Frank
Mi1ano Of the department Of streets
and parks. The culverts are IN
tubular sections three feet long by
"a inches in diameter, and We're
put down in two parallel rows. The
channel thus provided, it is expected,
will be ample to take care of the
large volume of water which drains
into Bayou Lafourche through this
canal after heavy rainfalls, and the
Improvement will put a stop to the
continual expense incurred in main
tanning the bridge at this point,
which required constant attention
owing to the erosion of the banks OF
the canal. Culverts of this kind,
which are manufactured in Donald
sonville, will be put down at every
street crossing throughout the city,
and in course of time all the bridges
spanning open bitches will be done
away with.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
LIE. Bentley Honored.

l.. E. Bentley, special deputy collec-
tor of customs at the port Of New
Orleans, has been designated by the
secretary Of the treasury to repre-
sent that city at q, conference of col
lectors of customs to begin in New
York Nov. 8, to discuss the adoption
of improved methods tending to econ
omy and efficiency in the customs
administration and to make definite
recommendations to the department
in such regard Mr.. Bentley's selec-
ton to attend this important gather
ing constitutes a f1attering testimo-
NAL of his business ability and the
measure of his merit as a competent
official, and is highly gratifying to
his legion of friends everywhere. He
left New Orleans last evening for
the national metropolis, and will be
away about ten days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
FOR SALE.
Machinery and farm implements.

7 EEDs SUGAR MILL ENGINE. 2G'' K az
- with the following dimensions: Diameter
fly wheel 16; depth and thickness of rim S''
12"; size and length OF shaft 81 K ~ 9'' size of
crank pin ~: length of journals Up; length OF
connecting rod s. 81. Bed plate: length 81:
breadth az depth IS" steam connection 81; ex-
haust 81. Engine in good working order with
all parts thereto, including sketches for erection
Center crank Maggie engine I2'' 16''. 81 gov
ernor, SO II. p, in good order. Cost new $500
will sell for $500 cash.
FARM IMPLEMENTS:
-Four Newell Sanders disc plows. 28n discs.
with guide lever attachment: used once; in first.
class working order. VIII sell for $40 each.
-Four Magnolias.
Two IS" disc cuitivators.
Sig three-mule CARTS
Six Hall pIoWs.
Two Moline walking cu1tivators.
One B. +. Stutevent monogram blower No. g.
Worth new $500; win sell for 500.
a. KL0TZ ?. & N. CO., LTD.
Klot2vilIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
Feast or All Saints.

The time-honored feast of All
Saints is being observed today with
the usual solemn services at all the
local churches, followed by pilgrim
ages to the cemeteries, where the
Vast resting places of the dead will
be made bright and beautiful with
fragrant floral emblems of love and
remembrance As is customary on
this occasion, all business and person
al cares are laid aside so that proper
respect might be paid to the mem
DRY of the dear departed, and there
is the usual large number Of visitors
in the city from the surrounding
country
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Total ........... .....s ..S2993 ~
A committee composed of F.B. Lem
ann, Charles A. Maurin and r. S.
Vickers was appointed to confer with
committee from the Donaldsonville
Amusement Company, lessees OF the
land and owners of the improvements
at A-muz-u Park, where the fair was
held, looking to merging the two as
sociations.
1t was decided to hold the second
annual fair at A-muz-u Park Oct. 8,
10, II and ~, 1914 The number Of
| directors from each Of the four par
ishes constituting the association was
| increased from two to five. The
first Sunday in February was designa-
ted as the date for the annual meet
ing of the stockholders and election
of officers.
AS a token of appreciation of the
admirable manner in which he con-
Quoted the affairs of the first annual
fair, 5000 was voted to Secretary
Manager Vickers, sentiments OF es-
TEEN and admiration for his work be-
ing expressed by J. w. Supple, J..
Stone Ware, Charles A. Maurin, F.
B. Lemann, DIR. e. Kittredge Sims,
/ w. B. Stuart and others.
A committee was appointed to nave
a substantial roof constructed over
the stock pens.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
Hioh School Has It's say.

The high schools side of the con-
troversy is thus set forth by Vice
Principal M. J. Durand:
.At the close OF the second half OF
a basketball game between teams OF
the S. ]. C. I. and D. III. S., the
score stood Is to 16 as reported by
the official scorers. Play was again
called in order to decide the winner,
After three minutes OF play D. Il.
S. scored two free throws resulting
from fouls. The score then stood Ii
to Is in favor of %. FL. S., thus end
ing the game.
1ssince the game, S. J. C. /. has
entered a protest. This protest is
reported based on the question thai
a point awarded S. ]. c. 4. at some
stage of the game failed to be
scored. It is the opinion of the d
II. S. team that the only recourse
left to contenders should be an opln
ion from spalding's special commit
tee on rules.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Willie Acosta, son of Jailer Lucien
Acosta, accidentally shot himself in
the left hand Monday afternoon with
his 32-calibre Smith & Wesson revolt
yer, with which he had been shooting
at a target. The bullet went entirely
through the hand near the middle
of the palm, inflicting painful but
not serious wound. The accident oc-
Cured when Acosta, holding the pis-
toll in his right hand at half-cock,
swung around hurriedly to move fur
Their away from young companion
who was firing shotgun. He in
advertently removed his finger from
the trigger of the revolver and the
weapon was discharged.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
FOR RENT.

1.-TWO DOUBLE COTTAGES in Lafourche
IL street, each containing three large rooms.
dining-room. bathroom and Kitchen
Also one single cottage containing three large
rooms bathroom and kitchen
All have the necessary outbuildings, such as
woGd-shed, Washroom. etc, and the entire prop
erty has been recently renovated Neighbor-
hood first class and only desirable tenants need
apply. Reasonable rent. s. GOETHE, Donald
sonyiiie la
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
Oysters, Fish and Game.

s. Beginning Sept. IS and continuing
throughout the winter season, I will
receive every Thursday, direct from
the Gulf, the choicest and freshest oys.
ters, fish and game, which I will sell
at the very lowest market prices. l
can supply oysters and fish to deal
sfs IN any quantity, and all orders
VIII receive careful attention and be
delivered promptTg Family trade So
zhcifed and ~7sttre sail faction guar
MIE-E CAPONE.
anteed. !; :.s-s.aone 1863.
AdYer L sys!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
F arm For Sale Or Rent.

IyARM of 100 acres Thirty-fve acres under
4 good hog-wire fencing, divided into five parts.
good living house, large barn, chicken houses,
good well water. About d bearing pecan trees
The land under fence almost free of stumps
Farm located at Hoods Station, on then. O..
and Great Northern Railroad. about seven miles
from Covington, La. Soil good, with first-class
drainage. Stock do well and it is an ideal place
for poultry The location cannot be beat as re-
CARDS health. and sickness is little Known among
stock. Price. 1920; Or will lease at SIS per
month, with part only OF pecan crop.
For further information. address T. A. STAT
Terry, care Picayune New Orleans, la.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Clifford Moreau, a young lineman
formerly employed by the Cumber-
land Telephone Company, on Mon
Day climbed the 105-foot flag-pole in
'front.' Of the municipal power plant,
to take down the big United States
lag flying at the top of the tall
staff, which had become entangled
and was being torn by the wind.
fhe daring young climber accom-
pushed the perilous feat in safety.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Admire Leblanc was christened at
the Catholic church last Sunday, Rev,
j. NJ T. Massardier performing the
interesting ceremony. Arthur Olan
was the name bestowed upon the fine
little fellow, the sponsors being Mrs.
Edward Landry and Joseph GUM
ehard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
CAME ENDS IN DISPUTE.
Both Sides Claim Victory in spieN
Basketball Contest Between High
School and S. j. C. |. Teams
Question of "Who Won?" Warm
ly Debated.

A hotly contested game of basket
ball was played on the campus of st.
Joseph Commercial Institute last
Sunday afternoon between the teams
of that Institution and the Donald
sonyille High 81 md at the con
clusion of two EWenty minute halves
it was announced the score was a
tie, Is to Is. Play was resumed and
continued until two points had been
made by the high school team, IN ac-
cordance with the rules, and it ap-
peared the D. II. S. boys had won
by count of Is to Is. AT this time,
however, the S. j. c. /. team set up
the claim that the scorer had failed
to record a point which had been
awarded to them earlier in the game
by the referee, and that they were
therefore the winners by margin
of one point, II to 16.
The question as to which team
really captured the honors in the
nip-and-tuck fray has been warmly
debated on the campus Of each of the
institutions, and is still bone of con-
tention among the partisans Of the
respective fiVes.
Brother Dorotheus, OF the S. ].
C. i. faculty, refereed the first half
of the game, with Prof. NJ. J. Durand,
of the high school faculty. as umpire.
In the second half the functions Of
these officials were reversed, Prof.
Durand officiating as referee and
Brother Dorotheus as umpire.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

A multitude of friends are sadden-
ed by the serious illness Of little
Evelyn Goette, the sweet young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidonius
Goette, and a fervent prayer is Of
fered that she will recover from the
severe attack of bronchial pneumonia
now threatening her young life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
FOR SALE Oh RENT.

II tel in Napoleonville, containing bar and
card rooms, large dining room. spacious office,
halls and sample rooms. Fine tonsorial accom- I'M
rel Of the business district facing Bayou La
f fsua bridge and courthouse. Only hotel in
town. with a fine business run. Splendid OPP
portunity for profitable investment by rlghf
man. Owner retiring on account OF Ill health
Terms of sale easy, or rent moderate. Posses
sion given Jan. /. 1914. For particulars ad i
dress MRS. SUSAN DUPATY. P. O. Box 81,
Telephone 10, Napoleonynle, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

DR.. A. w. Martin visited Burton
Wednesday afternoon to perform an
operation, and made another trip to
the same place Thursday afternoon
TO give his patient further treatment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

DR. and Mrs. James P. Fortier, of
Thibodaux, and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Fortier, of Shreveport, were in town
during the early part of the week to
visit the Messrs. Fortier's father,
James P. Fortier, ST., who is con-
fined to bed by illness at his home
in Chetimaches street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

james Won Lotten, who is under
going course of medical treatment
at the hands Of a New Orleans spe-
cialist, made his weekly visit to that
city yesterday. Mr.. Won Lotions
condition shows steady Improvement,
and his complete recovery is regard
ed as but matter of time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Of the
Peoples Bank OF DonaldsonyiIIe.

Donaldsonvi1Ie. La, Oct. 1s, 1913.
NOTICE is hereby given that a general meet
" ing of the stockholders CT the Peoples Bank
70 Donaldsonville viii be held at the banking
house, in DonaldsoaVilie, on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1918.
at IL O'Clock a. M, for the purpose OF electing
board of directors to serve for the ensuing year,
Each share of stock IS entitled to one vote.
Stockholders who cannot be present in person
are requested to authorize other stockholders. by
written proxy, to vote and act IN their stead at
this annual meeting. j. Al. DALFEREs,
w. j. LEBLANC. President
Cashier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

The marriage of Miss irene Rich
ard, the attractive daughter of Fer
nand Richard, to E. O. Melancon, Of
Thornwell, La. will be solemnized
at the Catholic church next Wednes-
day afternoon at ! o'clock. Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to
be present at the ceremony.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

After spending a week or so here
with Miss Maud Maurfn, Miss Ella
DaIferes returned Wednesday to her
home at Belle Alliance. She was ac-
eompanied by Miss Maurin, who will
be hen guest for a short stay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
DonaldsonviIIe Ice Company, Limited

Dcnaldsonvile La, Oct. Is, 1913.
NJ OTICE is hereby given that a general meet
In ing of the stockholders of the Donaldson
vile Ice Company, Limited. will be held at the
office of the company in DonaldsonVilfe on
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 1918,
at o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF selecting a
board OF seven directors to serve for the ensuing
year, in accordance with article four of the
charter. Each share OF stock is entitled to one
vote. Stockholders who cannot be present are
ten proxy, to vote and act in their sthad at this
annual meeting. S. GOETTE,
JAMES FoRTrER, President and Manager.
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

L. M. st. Martin, of Bunkie, was
business visitor to Mccall last Sat
urday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Miss Alice Moore and her broth
er, Sterling Moore, returned yester-
day afternoon from an extended visit
to relatives at Boston and Lowell,
Mass, and are being cordially well
coined home by their numerous
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Mrs. Mary Jane Moore, of Lowell,
Mass, is here on visit to her son,
DR., Sheard Moore.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
Guil1ot. who has bee

salesman in the dry goods depart
ment of the Lemann store for the
past two years, has resigned that
aosition to accept one of a similar
nature in the Meter store, where he
was employed for some years prior
TO entering the service of the Lem
ann company. Mr.. Guillot assumes
his new position today.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
EoR RENT,

EDADESCLAuX place, fronting Mississippi
4 river about two miles below Donaldson
VILE containing as acres of fertile land ADAPTED
to the cultivation OF cane, corn. rice and other
crops Good residence on property. Easy terms.
Apply to MISS o. PEDEsELAUx, Donaldson
vile La Telanhone liz.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Al O. Francioni, employed at Ell
mer's Sanitary Pharmacy, went to
Labadieville Monday to attend the
funeral of his uncle, returning We'd
nesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Misses Lise and Matte McGalliard
spent Friday and Saturday of last
week very pleasantly in Plaquemine
as the guests of Miss Gussie Talbot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Mrs. Nose Bloomenstiel returned
Wednesday, from visit to relatives
in Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Miss Adele Israel, of Crowley, is
here on a visit to Misses Alvine and
Magda Won Lotten.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Miss Lucille Landry returned last
Saturday from a three weeks visit
to Bunkie, where she was the guest
of Mrs. L, M. st. Martin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Frank Sims visited Napoleonville
and Burton on business during the
week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Mrs. Abe H. Bloomenstiel is in
Baton Rouge for a short stay with
Mr.. ard Mrs. V. A. Sachse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
Lost--Reward.

VoLUE HOUND BITCH, about "A inches
ID tan. with black spot on back and black
hips long, hat ears; left ear split by briars
for one or two inches from the end; tan
ahout 70 inches long. Answers to name OF
tFanny." A reward OF s. will be paid for the
return OF the animal, or for information lead
ing to her recovery. THOMAS M0NTERo,
Donaldsonville La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Mrs. Robert Henderson returned
Monday morning to her home in
New Orleans, after. a brief visit to
relatives here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

E. G. Wathen made a business trip
to Plaquemine Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Miss Elizabeth Moebius has been
added to the staff of attractive young
salesladies in The popular Meter
store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Mrs. Amelia Rathoff returned last
evening from pleasant tWo-day visit
to New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
g. s. LAND OFFICE.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
3. s. LAND OFFICE.
Baton Ronget La, Oct. ~, 1918. J
Proof under law under which entry was made.
NOTICE is hereby given that Theodore Smith,
IN of Prairieyille, Louisiana, who, on April s.
1911. made homestead entry No. D3360, for W Ia
section IT, townships $, range 2e. ST. Helena mer-
idian has filed notice OF intention to make COM
mutation proof, to establish claim to the land
above described before register and receiver, at
Baton Rouge, La. on the second day Of Decem.
ber 1918 Claimant names as witnesses: w. L..
Dixon, Morris ElIsar. w. Z. Watts and Tomas
Rowels all of PrairieVille, La.
JOHN f. NUTTALL, Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
SATURDAY, NOV. 1, 1918.

Mrs. Charest Thibaut spent Friday
in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Payne Rreazeale, of Baton Rouge,
was here Sunday as the guest OF
Miss Mia Sims.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Ed. Lawless went to Ellington plan
tation Monday morning on business,
returning in the evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

The Chief learns with sincere
pleasure that James Fortier, ST.,
who has been quite i'll for the past
ten days at his home in Chetimaches
street, is much better, marked i'm
provement in his condition being re-
ported. Mr.. Fortier is one of this
community's most prominent and
highly esteemed citizens, and by rea-
son of his gracious manners, charm
ing personality and unfailing courtesy
and good humor, has made for him
self a very large number of devoted
friends, who sympathize with him in
his illness and earnestly hope for
his early recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Jonas WE'LL, of Lutcher, returned
recently from an extended stay in
Bischweiler, Alsace, Germany, where
he was the guest of his father, Mi
che1 WE'LL, and other relatives.
While in the old country, Mr.. WE'LL
visited various cities and places of
interest, the trip proving a most de-
lightful one and prolific of many en-
joyable experiences. Mr.. WE'LL, who
is frequent visitor to Donaldson
vile, was here Wednesday for the
first time since his return from
abroad, and received a cordial greet
ing from his host of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01

Mary Smith, wife of Ephraim
Smith, a negro laborer on the Lem
ann Company's Belle Terre planta-
ton, gave birth to triplets, one boy
and two girls, Tuesday forenoon.
The infants Were Iifeless when usher
ed into the world, due doubtless to
the fact that the woman was without
medical attention and lacked even
the ministrations of another woman,
her husband being the only person
with her when the stork made his
visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-11-01
FIFTH WARD POULTRY SHOW.

Exhibit to be Held at ST. Elmo Nov.
80, with View of Stimulating In
dustry on East Bank of River
A Forward Movement that De-
serves Encourag cement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13
Explosives in Large Cities.
From the Philadelphia Ledger


Baltimore's dynamite disaster which
cost many lives and manned many more.
is both a reminder Of what might have
been and a warning of what may be,
and a review of the conditions shows the
slowness of municipal authorities in act
ing to protect the community. February
2. 191l, forty tons OF dynamite on a
lighter at a pier in Communipaw, n. j.,
exploded, killed thirty men and rocked
New York with the force of an earth
quake. At that time much dynamite was
being shipped by way Of Baltimore to
Panama for the canal work. This dyna-
mite was hauled through city streets and
loaded in a congested district where the
channel was narrow. An explosion would
have killed thousands. Yet after the
Communipaw tragedy Baltimore made no
change in its rules until the following
autumn, when it compelled the loading to
be done from lighters several miles down
the river In other words. with the Com
munipaw case before them, the local
authorities let eight months go by with
out doing anything. Every city should
at once investigate It's own conditions and
take proper precautions for the safety OF
its people. High explosives should be
kept out of centers of population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13
Mathematics and Humor.
ON tho Now York Mail.

From the New York Mail.
Proficiency in mathematics political
economy and dry topics" like that are
frequently found side by side with fine
quality of humor in mems minds. Lewis
Carroll, who wrote alice in Wonderland"
which is the top notch Of the world
humor up-to-date, was professional
mathematician-a mathematical lecturer
at Oxford and author of "A Syllabus Of
Plane and Algebraical Geometry" Of the
elementary Treatise on Determinants"
and of a good many other mathematical
works. Our own great humorist, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, was not exactly math-
ematicfon, but he was the next thing to
it-a professor of anatomy. His anatom-
ical works were terribly serious. Edgar
A. Poe long ago established the intimate
connection between mathematics and
poetry, or, rather. between the mathemat-
ical and the poetical mind. The same re-
lation may exist between mathematics
and humor. And yet there are some hui
morists who are not altogether great in
mathematics.