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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-17
strenath In cheerfuiness.

Wondrous IL the strength of cheer
tolness, altogether past calculation ito
powers of endurance. Efforts. to b
permanently useful, must be uniform
~ joyous spirit all sunshine. grace
ful from very gladness, beautiful b
cause bright-Carlyle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-17
Spread In 'on Of Death.

In Venice. when anyone dies. Il 10
the custom to fix A placard on the
front Of the deceased persons house,
as,well as in the neiehboring streets.
as sort of public notice stating his
name, age. place of birth and the i'll.
ness of which he died
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-17
Seasonal Note.

III your occupationf"
=. Az 80 .ceiient insurance agent
''' ,o;.oan During the hunt
- An as a guide" I'm
y. II, company won't write .
d: class. Why mott
'N: 5000 risk" "My dear sir.
rs. y. IN. yo.re q certainty"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Off for Cuba.

Ward Poche, the talented young
son of P. Alex. Poehe, Of Donaldson
vile, left Thursday morning for New
Orleans and will sail from that city
today for Cuba, where he goes to
assume the posi- on Of asst sislant
enlist 10 ffae;
hos olInas who served
as f1eInIst of the Lemann Comp
e Palo Alto house il this parish during
the 1912 grinding season, is officiat-
ing in a similar capacity at Paraue
Alto, having sailed for Cuba Jan. I.
Young Poche was also employed at
Palo Alto the past season, and un-
der Mr.. Holmes efficient tntelage he
is fast developing into a first-e1ass
chemist and will soon be qualified
to hold any position that may offer
in that line His father, Alex.
Poche, is chief engineer Of the Palo
Alto factory, and one of the best
known and most competent sugar
house engineers in Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Teachers Examination,

The regular seni-annual examina-
=tion Of applicants for certificates to
teach in the public schools of Ascen-
sion parish has been in progress in
the office of the school board since
Thursday morning. and will be con
.eluded today. Nine white and twelve
colored teachers are taking the ex-
animation, as follows:
White Misses Annie Perry Dodd,
Ola Lee, Victoria Chambers, Rosa
Gauthreaux, Dorestine Ourso and
Jeanne Rodriguez, Messrs. Wilton
Braud, SEVERN BabIn and Emory
Walker.
Colored Clara Condoll, Louida
CLANCY, Emma West, Rosa CLANCY,
Bertisa Robinson, Dizzy Short, Louisa
Hill, Evelyn Pierce, Lily Osibin, Rob
ert= Butler, Major Todd, D. G. Nelson.
The examination is being conduct
ed under the direction of supt. ]. L.
Rusca.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Levee Work Suspended.

Owing to the rising water, the con
crete reVetment work being done by
the federal government on the Fau-
zbourg la, Pipe 1evee. has been dis
continued, and the Iaborers and equip
ment have been transferred to the
Hymeia #leyee in st. Charles parish,
now nearing completion. The United
States quarterboat Bayou Sara and
the two barges which have been sta
toned here since the beginning Of
work on the fourth ward levee, were
taken in tow Thursday morning by
the United States steamer Col New
ton, which toWed them to Hymelia.
1t is believed work on the local 1evee
will be resumed after the flood has
reeeded.
To keep posted on local current
news topics, subscribe to The Chief
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Change in Niraie Schedule.

The hour of departure of the
steamer Virgie. on her first after
noon trip has been changed Srom
2::30 to 2:10 o'clock, effective last
Sunday. To connect with south
bound trains on the Mississippi Val
ley Railroad at Burnside, the Vfrgie
caves here at $3.50 a. m, and 2:10
and 4 p. M, and to connect with
snorth-bound trains, at a. M and 4
p. m. Passengers taking the $50
trip arrive at New Orleans at $40
a. M; those taking the 2:1O and 4
O'Clock trips reach New Orleans at
$50 and ESQ O'Clock p. M, respect
lively. j. j. Hiekson, formerly engi-
neer of the ferryboat Ruth, has re-
placed Capt. P. T.. Babin as clerk Of
the Virgie,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
To Have New osIeans Office.

To Have New os|eans Office.
From the New Origins Picayune of
Monday We extract He III following item
of local interest: A
AT a meeting Of. tN consul com
nanders and clerks Of the New Or
leans camps of the Noodmen of the.
World and the head camp officers, of
the order resident in the city held
last night, District Manager Robert
Henderson, Of Donaldsonyil1e, an
nounced that while / Omaha on the
10th attending the convention of
state managers, the city of New Or
leans had been added to his territory,
and arrangements made for him to
lone, and was now located at No.
z719 Hennen building.
The news Of Mr.. Handerson's s
coming to New Orleans was well re-
eeiyed, and the members OF the or
der are much impressed with the
idea of having him here, as he has
made a splendid record with the or
Ter the past eight years. Questions
Of interest to the work in the city
were taken up at the meeting and a
splendid start made toward .get-to-
gether plan that will prove Of great
advantage. Another meeting will be
zleId in the near future
The addition Of. New orleans to th.
=5erritory heretofore covered by Dis
triet Manager Henderson will make
it necessary for him to spend so
much Of his time in that city that
he has decided to establish his resi-
dence there, and he contemplates re-
moving from Donaldsonvil1e in the.
near future. This announeem will
De received with sincere regret by the
legion Of friends of Mr.. Henderson
and his charming wife, who are num-
bered among DonaldsonViHe' most
highly esteemed citizens, and whose
departure will be a distinct loss to
this community and source of
much sorrow to all who have the
pleasure of knowing them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
.PRIzEs FOR CORN GROWERS.


Cash prizes as special inducements
for encouraging colonizers at St.
Elmo and vicinity in raising corn are
being offered by E. F.. Brady, presi-
ST.. Elmo tract. The prizes will to-
tai 5000, of which $3.50 will be dis
tributed among the most successful
producers on the eompany's tract,
md the remaining $50 among pro-
ducers on land within a radius of
twelve miles of St. Elmo.
In addition to the cash prizes of
Tered, Mr.. Brady has agreed, as a fur
ther inducement for raising this pro-
duct. to furnish free of cost suffici-
ent seed corn for the planting of five
acres, to furnish as much more seed
at actual cost as may be desired, and,
at harvest time, to pay cash market
prices for every bushel that is Of
fered for sale.
my whole object" said he in
speaking Of the project, is to slim
ulate the raising of corn on these
lands, where in the past only. cotton
and sugar cane were produced. No
effort will be made by me to reap a
profit, except such as may naturally
accrue to the town we are promoting
as a result of the farmers on the
tract having. a sure cash market for
their products and the additional
business that may come to the town
from having farmers of the vicinity
interested in the plan and bringing
their products to the town. :
Mr.. Brady stated that during the
coming year the company would get
between 400 and 500 acres planted
in corn, and that they hoped within
the next three years, by following
Up the plan, to get from 5000 to 1e,-
300 acres of the land in the section
SO planted. Cooperating with Mr..
Brady in his effort to. stimulate corn
'aising in Louisiana is Prof. Dodson
Of the State Experiment Station, who
aas offered his advice concerning
the proper fertilizers.
J. H. Kramer, one of the farmers
who recently located on the St. Elmo
tract, through a cash payment re-
ceived by Mr.. Brady Wednesday, is
the first person to receive warranty
deed for lands purchased there. Sew
eral others preceded him to the
tract, but they made their purchases
on the installment plan, whereas Mr..
Kramer's purchase was for cash. He
is the owner of twenty acres.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
cARn or THANKS.

EN THE FuLLNEssof of our hearts. that while
4 bowed in sore bereavement by the death oi
our beloved wife: daughter M and sister. stin re
neighbors. We Wonld return to them our mos,
sincere thanks for their thoughtful considers,
tion and comforting sympathy expressed Il
word and deed IN the hour OF our sore trial and
served us our hearts go out in gratitude, while
we pray they may long be spared the pain and
sorrow that are ours. Respectfully,
FRED. ROGGE .JH..
MR.. AND MRS. e. A. AUCDIG ANE
FAMILY.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Gondrar Theatre improvements.

Among the Improvements made to
the Gondran Theatre building by its
new owner, Alex Bloomenstiel, has
been the construction of two addi-
#tionaI exits from the auditorium OF
the structure, one leading from the
naTauatte stage entTanee il
IIIbea-V lie otlnei lead
rom the balcony Il, the premises
occupied BY the Iontero & Brande
saloon. from whence egress may be
made to Railroad avenue or sIberyiIle.
street. Also, the electric piano which
has heretofore stood at the top of
the main entrance stairway, block
the door to the extent of half its
width, has been removed to another
location, permitting the use OF. the
entire doorway III entering or leav-
ing the building. These improve
ments tend to assure safety from
fire or accidents to patrons Of the
theatre, since it will now be practi-
cable to empty the auditorium in a
very few minutes, no matter how
large the crowd within it.
A four-foot cement sidewalk is be-
ing laid on the Iberville. street side
Of the building and an eight-foot
walk will be constructed in front of
the premises, in Railroad avenue.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
FOR RENT,

FHvHE TWo-sToRY BUILDING IN Mississippi
street occupied By the undersigned as a
restaurant and residence Upper floor contains
six large rooms Desirable site for any kind of
business. Possession given March /. Address
LUCIEN CASS0, Donald dsonvi1le, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dominic Dueos was christened
At the Catholic church today, Rev.
Joseph Monte1llard performing the
baptismal ceremony The name of
Ida May was bestowed upon the lit
lie damsel, and the sponsors were
Mrs, Vernon Andrews, of New Or
leans, and francis Ducos, of LaRose.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Clinton Chambers has accepted the
position of representative of the
singer. Sewing Machine Company at
flibodau1, and lett for that place
Wednesday to enter upon his new
iuties. While regretting MIR Cham
3ers' departure from Donaldsonyille,
lis many friends here. join in wish
ag him much success in his new
}phere of endeaYor.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

j. ". Stephenson, Of Burnside, was
circulating among his friends IN Don
aId4ougille yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
FOB

GoMFoRTABLEG COTTAGE in Houmas street,
~ containing four bedrooms. hall, dining
room. bathroom and Kitchen. Electric lights
and sanitary conyenienees. Apply to A. d.
VEGA, JR., Donaldsonville La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

John .schaff went to New Orleans
Monday morning on business, return
ing the same evening.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
l-osT-REWARp.

IN IBERvmLE STREET. between st. Patrick
4 and Chetimaches streets. on Wednesday
night, Jan o. a pair Of gold-rimmed eyeglasses,
with automatic chain holder attached. Finder
viii please return to Office OF this paper and re-
ceiye suitable reward.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
EoR RsALE

Yard eggs, guaranteed fresh. Any
found deficient in quality will be re-
placed. Regular customers solicited.
154.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Louis II. Boston. Of DonaIdsonYille,
has ii igned contract as district dep
5tst tor The IODINE OF the World.
aa WiI lock out for rleil1 hersillHHos
In5 I'D around this ei s.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

c. S. Mcfarland, Of Burnside, was
in town Tuesday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
-, - ls3775slss Il
WAN ED.

NTHITE GIRL to work in small family. Must
Nv be industrious and have references as to
good character. Good home and kind treat
street New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Miss Marie Chalon, after spending
short while here with Mayor and
Mrs Charles Maurin and family, re
turned Wednesday afternoon to her
home in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Miss Celine serre, Of DarroW, is
visiting her brother-inlaW and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Mife, at
their home on New Hope plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Emmett Mire, of Baton Rouge, was
a guest last Sunday at the home OF
MIR. and Mrs. Emile Mire, on New
Hope plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Edward Landry, of the clerical
staff of the Maurin, store, will leave
tomorrow morning to spend the Car
nivaI season in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Mrs. Prosper Camel, ST., and family
have moved into Mrs. Lillian
Breckenridga,s cozy cottage in ST.
patrick street.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

sylvan Tobias, Of Baton Rouge, was
\ gisifor to Donaldsonvii1e during
fbe carly Part Of tae week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Mrs. r. n. slator, Of Monroe, ar
rived here Monday for a visit to.
relatives and will remain several
weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Miss Aimee Maurin, host OF.
i friends will be glad to know that she
has recovered entirely from the
prolonged attack Of typhoid fever
OF which she was a victim.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
NooIens, Silks and Furs Cleaned
Ii cacSaci

and Pressed.
We clean anything in the line OF
Woolens, silks and furs. Mems and
ladies suits Of any material and
shade cleaned and pressed. Prices
reasonable and satisfaction guaran.
iteed. Call up $50 and we will send
a boy for your work. EXCELLENT
PRESSING CLUB, Clarence Ellis,
Proprietor.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Steve Weber left recently for
Laurel. Miss, to accept a position
with a construction crew OF the Cum
bsrland Telephone Company.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

DR.. and Mrs. James P. Fortier and
their baby son. James, of ThibodauS,
spent the past weekend here as
guests of DIR. Fortier's parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. James Fortier, Ss.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

+ O. stehIe, representing the South
ern Moline P1oW Co, spent last Sat
urday and Sunday here.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Boost the race track proposition.
II means much for DonaldsonVllle.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Miss Loyinia NJ Letulle, daughter
# Leonce Letulle, of Burnside, and
1tfenne Nj. Haydel, valued young
sEnployee of the Union Planting. ard
Manufacturing Company, were mar
led at 8 O'Clock Tuesday morning at
St. Mary's Chapel, at Union, in the
presence OF a large gathering Of rel
atives and friends The young cou-
pie will make their home at Union.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Il. L. Stewart spent Wednesday in
New orleans on business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

=. 4. Thibodeaux, superintendent OF
the municipal power plant, made q
business trip to New Orleans Wed
-nesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

~. B. Stuart, Of Belle Helene; was
tra.lsa citing business here Wednes-
day.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

The friends Of Mrs. T. A. Leblanc,
sr., will regret 10 learn that she is
suffering from a slight attack Of
pneumonia, and viii join The Chief
in wishing her an early recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Work On the new poWerhouse. build
ing was begun Thursday afternoon,
When force of men commenced de-
12olishing that portion OF the present
building occupied by the mayors of
.fiee and council chamber. A large
1oantity of material for the new
struetage is on the ground, and con
sti'uction work will be pushed as
'apidly as the weather may permit.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
A Successful Performance

The presentation of .TrelaWney Of
the Wells" at the Gcndran Theatre
last night by the L. S. q. Dramatic
Club was witnessed by large and
sppreciative audience, and gave gem
2caI satisfaction. The various roles
of the, delightful comedy were de-
lineated in a finished manner, and
several of the characters were por-
trayed in a style that would have
done credit to professionals The
stage settings were adequate to the
requirements of the production, and
the costumes We're appropriate and
historically accurate The audience
was larger than the one which wit
messed the initial presentation of the
comedy in the clubs home town Of
Baton Rouge, and also exceeded those
which saw the play at Plaquemine
Wednesday night and 1'hibodaux
Thursday night. After the perform
anee the. members of the troupe were
entertained at a dance at Ascension
Hal, which proved q most enjoyable
junction During cir stay here they
we're e1ltartai mss the homes of va
isiosls citizens.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Charles Langbecker, a former Dom
aldsonyillian who for the past sew
eral years has madeshis home IN Dem
ter, Colo, where he is engaged IN
business, arrived here Thursday for q
9rief visit to his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E. A, Langbeeker, and is being
cordially greeted by his many friends
III. Langbecker will. so to New Or
cans to participate in the Carnival
sayeties before returning to Denver.
Ie is looking the picture Of health,
.aad reports "all WeH with him and
ais little family.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
FOR RENT.

z ACRE TRACTS for truck and other crops.
- Similar size tracts and larger for sale on
easy terms Tenants for cane land wanted Ad-
dress THE LEMANN CO.. LTD. Donaldson
Vile La
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. H.. c. Duke and
family, who have been residing in
Hounas street, moved this week in
to the sterken property in Mississippi
street, near the Catholic chur1h.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

J. A. Lorio. formerly field manager
Of the Lemann Company's Souvenir
plantation, left recently to tax
charge of A B. Pendleton's S Rich
and place in Rapides parish, near
Alexandria The good wishes of a
host Of friends in Ascension and
elsewhere go with him, and conf
dence is felt that he will give a
mos. excellent account of himself in
lis new situation
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Rev. H. II. Prosser5 who is coming
to Donaldsonville to be resident pas
TOR of the Episcopal congregation,
will arrive here next Tuesday from
Bunkie, where he has previously
been located, and will hold his first
service in the local church the fol-
lowing day, Ash Wednesday, at /
o'clock a. NJ The public is cordial
II invited to attend, and it is hoped
a large congregation will be present
to greet Rev. Prosser and extend
him a welcome to Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Donaldsonville Lodge No. 1853, B.
p. O. e., will Initiate. a large class CT
candidates tomorrow afternoon. The
ceremonies viii begin at 8 O'Clock,
and good attendance OF members
is anticipated.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

After spending several weeks here
as the guest. of Mayor and Mrs.
Charles Maurin and family, Maxim
clayerie, Of Versailles. France left
Wednesday afternoon for New Or
leans, where he viii be the. guest of
relatives during the Carnival season.
From there he will go to Baltimore
to visit relatives and then to New
York city for a: short stay, after
which he will return to his home in
Versailles.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Mrs. E. A. Thibodaux and her love
w little daughters, Dorothy May and
Caro-, left yesterday afternoon for
New Orleans. where they will be the
guests of relatives during the Carni-
val festivities.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

A real estate transaction Of some
Importance during the past week
vas the sale by Henry Esneault to
Frank Graffeo Of a lot Of ground at
the corner OF Mississippi street and
Lee avenue. il the IleInann di-
n measuring 50 feet front on Mis- Mis-
sissi 2 50 feet,
for 5000. The deal was hand led
AIessrs. Alex. and Nose BIoomensffel,
Of the Colomb insurance and real
estate agency.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Iso5ert Robertson's Pride grocery,
for many years located in the MaEer
building at the corner of Ifou1lllas
and Claiborne streets, will be re-
moved into the tWe-story building IN
Railroad avenue owned by Jasmln
Tobias, and formerly occupied by
James Theodore. The latter, VINO
conducted a confectionery and fruit
and vegetable stand here fer years,
left recently with his family for
Alexandria. Mr.. Robertson will make
his home in the second story OF his
new quarters.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
FOR SAL. z
FOR RENT
!. FOR SAT
aeET AcQuAINTED orFER q,

GEND your name and postofiea address and
y we will send You. postpaid, 25 Everbearing
strawberry plants. free. Twelve hardy monthly
roses zoe. Everbearing Strawberries bear de-
Heipus. ripe fruit from May to freezing weather.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Dugas--Mollere.

Emile Dugas, son of Mrs. Amadeo
G. Dugas of Smoke Bend, and Miss
Alice Mollere, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Israel Mo1lere, of Port Barrow,
were married at the st. Francis of
Assisium Catholic church in Smoke
Bend at 5 O'Clock Wednesday after
noon, Rev. Charles Gardes officiating.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Jennie Mollere, and the
groom's. best man was joseph Picou,
of Donaldsonville The pretty cere-
mony was witnessed by large gath
ering of relatives and friends of the
contracting parties. A reception fol
lowed at the home of the groomss S
mother, where the young couple viii
reside. in the future. The Chief ten
ders them its heartiest eongratula.
tions, and hopes the span Of their
married life will extend through many
happy and prosperous years,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

]. c. Dabadfe, manager of the To-
cal branch supply house of the Swift
Packing Company, has purchased
from j. E Moseman the latter's i'm
proved residence property in Opelou-
sas street, between st.Patrick and St.
Vincent streets. The purchase price
is $3.50, and the transfer Of owner
ship will nes be made until June ],
when Mr.. Roseman and his family
will remove be New Orleans. The
Moseman re9 Anee IS one Of the
most modern and comfortable in the
city, and at the price named the
property is a bargain.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
EGGS FOR SAL {

EGGS FOR SALE.
TDARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS, guaranteed
I'D thoroughbred. Setting Of 13, 81. Address
a. S. CRAWFORD, Mccall P.#0.. La. Tele-
phone 44-3.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

Sidney Leblanc, an Ascension boy
who for some time past has been
residing at Dakman, Ala, writes The
Chief to change the address OF his
paper TO Jasper, Ala, where. he is
presently located
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

FOR SALE OR RENT
yToRE PROPERTY. centrally located, on
> gravel road. Stock and fixtures for sale.
.ddress P. @. BOX 25s Bayou Goula, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

For local news read The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

During the past week snpt. J. l.,
! saasea paid official visits to the fol-
lowing schools: Oak Grove agrieu1-
eafsI, J. Gonzales high, Dutchtown high
.'sofnerVaeW, ST, Arnant and Donald
.sohF1ile high. He found the work
Nfaeeeatng smoothly at each Of the
!sts'tliSsltions, with excellent results bs-
1sss accomplished in all grades.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01

The chiefs of The Chief staff,
Aessrs. James Won Lotten and G.
Z. Bentley, have recovered from the
spells Of illness which laid them up
last week, and are @on the job
again at their respective posts.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1913-02-01
Race Track Meeting Tomorrow.

- =
meeting. will be held at the. Ho-
tel Donaldson at o'clock. tomorrow
afternoon for the purpose Of discuss
ing the proposition to establish a
race track here, and taking steps to
secure the realization Of the project.
This IS an enterprise calculated to
prove of much benefit and value to
this city and section, commercially
and otherwise, and it should receive
the cordial cooperation and support
of every public-spirited citizen. In
Vitations to attend the meeting have
been sent to a number Of the lead
ing business men of the community,
as well as to Interested parties in
nearby towns, and It is hoped there
will be a large attendance. to the end
that a full and free discussion of
the subject may be had and plans
devised for proceeding with the con-
stsuetion of the track at the earliest
possible date.