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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
GO ANDHEAR ABOUT IT.

Every Jacksonville voter, and par
ticularly eFgone who is in doubt
as to the 8sdom of adopting the
commission I'm of government for
the town, sud go to the court
house at clock tomorrow after
noon and he the matter explained
and discussed
In commonFfth nearly If not quite
all OF our feoW citizens who have
looked into ae merits Of the ques-
ton and tfen pains to inform
themselves . to the practical oper-
alton of thesystem in cities and
towns wheret has been tried, we
are convinced that Donaldsonyille
will derive mixed benefits from the
Inauguration / the improved plan Of
municipal administration.
It will be ID unfortunate mistake
on the part Z our people, in The
Chiefs judgmat, to reject or neglect
this opportuny to make what we
are justified iregarding as a whole
some change j 1.-THE present antiquated
system of ceducting the towns
business.
Everybody xould be willing to at
least give thu new plan a, trial.
There can be#o fear that it will do
any material arm, even if it fails
to realize the expectations OF its
most sanguine advocates: and the
ease with with its mistakes and
defects can beeorrected by the peo-
pie themselves without waiting for
the end Of administrators term
or being compeed to resort to slow
moving Judicial proceedings for re-
lief, renders ay objection to the
trial of the syam idle and captious.
There is NOR danger to the pend
ing issue from #pathy than from OPP
position, and twill be a humfliating
of afairs if Donaldsonville
cannot be PLACID on parity with
the live and pogressive municipali-
ties of Louisian and other states be-
cause her votes are too Indifferent
to consider anddecide questions ap-
pertaining to tie welfare Of the mu-
Let every voer go to the court
house at cock tomorrow after
noon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
Growing Industries.

The march of prohibition goes rath.
or unsteadiiy forward. Latest tax
returns to the commissioner of in
ternal revenue at Washington indi-
cate that the people of the United
States are drinking more whiskey,
smoking more cigars and cigarettes
and chewing more tobacco than ever
before in the country's history. Beer
consumption fell Off materially in
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1912,
but since then a marked increase
has been noted. Of course one rea-
son for the growth of the drinking
and smoking industries is the fact
that there are more people in the
country than at any former period,
but the .guzzling, putting and chewing
has grown much faster than the
population.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
Meeting Tomorrow TO Discuss Oh
mission Government.

A ass-meeting viii be held IN H.
courthouse tomorrow afternoon 3
o'clock, in the interest OF the adoa
ton of the commission form Of gos.
eminent at the special election Is Is
held March rs. The advantages al
benefits of the new system will Is
elucidated by prominent speakers III
details thoroughly explained, and fhaI
processes of it's operation as applied.
to Donaldsonyille set forth In plain!
and practical terms. Every good cit.
izen owes it to himself and In
community to attend this meeting
SO that he may have a clear under
standing Of the salient features d
the commission plan and thereby %
enabled to exercise his suffrage AZ
an intelligent manner. Music win n
furnished by Claiborne Williams
Peerless brass band, and large
attendance of voters is anticipated
The ladies are especially invited 81
be present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
Editorial.


The students and faculty of the D.
H. S. agree in saying great deal
of interest is manifested by all con-
cerned in the work this year. Many
reasons are given for this sincere en-
thusiasm; the student body magnan-
imously attribute it to the heartfelt
efforts Of the teachers, while the
teachers willingly and cheerfuliy lay
credit at the door of the cooperative
student body-a class of young citl-
zens who, in their opinion, are at
school for the purpose OF work and
only work. To Whomsoever the cred
it or praise belongs, it matters lit
tie, SO long as this good progress
continues. However, many things
can yet be done which will go far
toward lettering the condition. One
in particular we wish to dwell upon
at this time, is the visiting Of the
school by our parents and friends,
especially the former. We do not
mean to advise our superlors, but
if the parents knew what an inspira-
ton it would be to us and our teach
ers, they would come some day to
spend a half-hour or SO with us, and
see us at our work.
We spend so many hours of our
daily life working only with the
things or material of school; this is
our real life. Our report grades are
as much to us now as a salary we'll
earned is to an adult. Our school
rooms are homes to us SO much of
our time; our teachers stand in place
of parents many hours of our lives;
can we not have our parents enter
into this school life with us more
fully? Can you not become better ac-
quainted with our teachers, our work
in school hours, our play at recesses,
our literary societies, our libraries
and all that makes up the school life
of today?
schoolmates, let us urge our par
ents to come to the school between
nine and three and see what we
really do. We know it will be good
for every one of US, and our teachers
say it will help them. We will feel
then that our school and home life
are, after all, only one unit, and that
mother and father understand just
how it all is, and when we have i'm
proved so much the next month it
will be because. our parents visited
our school. PARENTS. COME.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
PETITION FOR PRIMARY.
Postoffice Patrons Ask Privilege OF
Selecting Their Own Postmaster
Congressman Morgan Request
ed TO ssLet the People Decide

A petition has been forwarded to
Congressman Lewis l.. Morgan of
the sixth district, asking him to au-
thorize the holding of a Democratic
primary election in this city on Tues
day, March 25, to select a candidate
for the office Of postmaster of DON
aldsonville, and further requesting
him to indorse and recommend for
appointment the candidate so Sc
lected. The petition contained the
signatures Of more than $50 voters,
comprising citizens of all classes, oc-
equations and degrees Of proml-
nence, and including representatives.
of the various factions into which
the dominant political organization of
the community is sub-divided. Peti-
tons similarly signed have also been
sent to Senators RansdelI and Thorn
ton and Senator-elect Broussard, ask
ing them to sanction the primary by
giving their Endorsement to the can
didate chosen by the people.
The race for postmaster is live
ly one, there being several candidates
in the field. Among the aspirants
most prominently mentioned are Will
fred Guigou, G. Kline, and Sabin Dali
feres.
Mr.. Guigou was supporter of
Congressman Morgan in the spirited
campaigns which preceded the cleo
ton of that gentleman, and he pre-
sided over the Morgan rally held in
this city. He is counting on Mr..
Mergan's Endorsement, and also re-
lies on a largely-signed petition rec
ommending him for appointment
which he forwarded to the congress
man several weeks ago.
Mr.. Kline is a prominent mer-
chant, a former mayor of Donaldson
vile, and one Of the community's
best known and most respected citl-
zens. He has strong backing, pollt1-
cally and in business way.
Sabin Dalferes is an employee in
the store Of J, 4. Dalferes, and is
presently serving as member of the
Democratic State Central Committee
from this parish, to which position
he was elected in the last state
election. He is assured of liberal
support.
Should the primary be called it is
possible other candidates for the Of
flee may enter the lists, but in all
probability the aspirants above
named will be the leading contenders
in the race.
Congressman Morgan's reply to
the petition requesting him to let
the people decide" is awaited with
much interest. A similar petition
has been forwarded to him from
New Roads, and agitation for a pref
erential primary has been started
in Baton Rouge, Plaquemine and
other towns throughout the sixth dis
trict.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
A MISTAKEN OBJECTION.

No definite or organized opposition
to the proposition to adopt ! the
commission form of government
for Donaldsonyille has yet de-
veIoped, and it IS to be hoped this
satisfactory condition will continue
alntil the holding of the special cleo
fion on the 18th instant, and that
there will then be practical unanim-
ity among the qualified citizens in
voting yes on the pending question.
The only objection to the proposed
ing entertained or suggested in any
quarter, is to the effect that the
new system will SO concentrate the
powers of the municipal government
in the hands of three men as to form
a sort of star chamber or close cor
poration in derogation of popular SUI
pervision and control.
1t is unnecessary to say to any-
BODY who Is at ali familiar with the
unfounded. One of the main features
of the commission form of govern
ment is that it places the municipal
officers in closer touch with the peo-
pie than the old system, requires
their most important acts to be sub
mitted to their constituents for APP
prevail or rejection and makes it far
easier to call the derelict official to
account and to remove him in case
his course is not satisfactory to his
fellow citizens.
4 reading of Act. No. 207 of 1912
the law under which the coming spe-
cial election is to be held and
which defines the character and pow
ers of the commission form of mu-
nicipa1 dministration-Will be saffiei-
ent to clear any intelligent citizens
mind of the idea upon Wl1fch tlase sug-
gesfed objection is based. ana to
cont inee him thai the very reverse
of its contention IS true.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
Literary Department.
"The Travels of a Penny"

Inc &lTdNGlS& OI q e SUuyo
I am only a penny. It's true, but
dare say my Insignificant parsonage
has Travelled and seen more of the
world than many of you boys and
girls, or even grpWn-ups.
When left the mint, the home of
my birth, was a beauty and was adj
mired by all, for my costume was
new then andlof pretty bright cop
per. But that was long time ago,
for though I'm small, I'm old.
It's boys and girls fault thatsI don't
grow. 4 would grow great deal If
they would but save me and other
members of my family and invest us
properly and see the result 1t
makes me sad when I see how many
Of my brother and sister pennies
have grown and done things worth
while. So am telling the story of
my life to show you why am not
in the same position as they.
My first home was the pocketbook
Of a drummer. In this gloomy place
stayed for two weeks, after which
was brought home and given to his
little daughter, who, w tn crowd of
children, ran down to the store at
the corner and exchanged me for a
bit of cheap candy. I remained at
the store for about three days, when
was given in exchange for stamp.
Life in the postoffice was pleasant,
for there / enjoyed the company of
many of my relatives and friends.
The only cloud on my horizon was
the fear that / should have to leave
this fine place where life was SO en-
joyaDle.
One Monday morning my worst
fear was realized. / was given in.
change. | was SO angry I would not
even notice in whose possession I
was. And now / think it must have
been a child, for / was dropped on a
shell road leading to a mansion.
People came and went, but nobody
thought of looking for me.
Meantime the rain, sun and other
elements conspired together and ruin
ed my pretty copper costume. Oh,
how badly felt! What would my
brothers say if they knew. But what
good was it doing me to think of
such things? So /. just lay still and
waited patiently.
One day it happened that some
folks We're being taken over the
grounds, when their little son stopped
to pick up a few of the pretty shells
and | was among them. 1t did not
matter to him that / was not bright
and shining. was very dear to him
and he held me close.
In few days we left the north
and came south, to New Orleans. The
little boy would not part with me,
cleaned me up beautifully and put
me away, where he often comes to
TAX to me. ! am extremely happy
now | heard these folks say I was
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
MEXICO IN THE MEND.

From all appearances conditions in
the neighboring5 republic of Mexico
are steadily imToving, and there is
reason to hope that the administra-
ton now in power, headed by Gen.
Huerta, commaIier of the govern
ment forces, as president, will sue
coed in bringing about comparative
if not complete paeification of the
country in the mar future.
The generally unexpected over
throy of the Iadero government
by the Revolutionary movement led,
by Gen. Felix Dhz, after a fortnight
Of fighting in ne City OF Mexico;
the installation " the Mexican con-
gress of Gen. herta as provisional
president with the assent of Gen.
Diaz, who thus confirmed the ap-
parent sincerity Of his prior declara-
ton that he was not seeking the Of
flee for himsdlf and, finally, the
shooting to deah OF Gems. Francis
co Madero and Pine saarez, the de-.
posed president and vice presiden
as they were being transferred at
midnight from the National Palace
to the federal district penitentiary,
were leading events of the exciting
political drama that occurred in
quick succession during the six days
extending from the 18th to the 23rd
Of February.
The first impression produced by
the violent taking off of Madero and
Suarez was that the affair was a
preneditated assassination, but this
was denied by the Huerta govern
ment, and an official Investigation
is claimed to have convinced Amer
lean Ambassador Wilson and the rep
resentatives Of the other foreign
powers at the Mexican capital that
the shooting was the result of an at
tempt by an attacking party to res
cue the prisoners. A brother of the
deposed president was killed in an
alteration a few days before, but
all the remaining members Of the
Madero family have been permitted
to leave the country in safety.
A majority of the rank and file
of the revolutionary forces operat-
ing in various parts Of Mexico are
iepoFled TO nave declared sInelf SUBS
mission and allegiance to the new
administration, and most Of the re-
mainder are expected to follow this
example as soon as congress passes
the pending act granting amnesty to
all rebels who lay down their arms.
A presidential election is be held
at an early date and several candi-
dates for the presidency and vice
presidency are already in the field.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
New Homes in lLemann Addition,

L. B. Mattingly, local agent of the
Texas and Pacific Railroad Com
pany, is having modern two-story
residence erected on his property at
the corner of Lee avenue and Iber-
vile street, in the Lemann Addition.
Contractor W. c. Hazlip, of this city.
drew the plans for the building and
has the construction contract. Work
on the foundations was commenced
this week.
4 L. Stewart, a we1IknoWn local
contractor. has purchased from K.
A. Aucoin two lots at the corner of
lberFllle and Church streets, in the
.Lemann Addition, and will shortly
erect a handsome bungalow for his
own occupancy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
PLANS PROGRESSING.
Arrangements for Launching OF Race
Track Venture Fast Assuming
Definite Shape - President to
Sign Lease for Grounds and
Have Charter Drawn.

A meeting of the board of directors
of the Dona1dsonyille A-muz-u Com
pany was held Sunday afternoon at
the Hotel Donaldson. President v
Maurin was authorized to arrange
with the Lemann Co., Ltd, and
Rev. J, NJ. T. Massardier, rep.
resenting the Catholic congregation
for the lease of the grounds on which
the half-mile race course to be con-
structed by the company will be es-
tablished. The site includes CIeVe.
land Park, owned by the Catholic
congregation, and a portion of the
adjacent property belonging to the
Lemann Company, and the period of
the lease will extend for three years,
with the privilege of renewal for a
like term President Maurin was
also empowered to proceed with the
Incorporation Of the company, and a
charter will be drawn up and signed
at once. In addition to constructing
and operating a half-mile race track,
the company may hold parish fairs,
conduct football, baseball and bas-
ketball games, tournaments, and
other outdoor sports and amuse-
ments.
The tentative plans submitted by
Contractor R. Il. Stewart were al
tered somewhat, and the contractor
was requested to draw up new plans
and specifications and submit a re-
Vised proposal. The changes made
include the addition Of living quart
ers for lockers and others in the sta
Bile building, it having been pointed
out that many owners and drivers of
horses desire to sleep on the prem
ises with their animals
The secretary was instructed to
draw on the subscribers to the CAPT
tai stock OF the company for one.
third Of the amount of their sub
scriptions. The balance win be pay
able in equal instal1ments in 80 and
so days.
Other details appertaining to the
launching of the enterprise were
discussed, and final arrangements
made to begin work on the track as
soon as the negotiations for the lease
Of the grounds have been concluded
Much interest is being manifested in
the project locally and throughout
this section, and every Indication
points to the complete success of
the venture from the outset. Already
several applications have been re-
eeived from professional trainers
seeking to be placed in charge of
the track.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15

found on grounds belonging to a
very rich man. I now understand
why / was never looked for.
think / shall grow soon, as my
little benefactor has such lovely,
wonderful plans. I don't miss my
relations now, as the little man
never lets me get lonesome, for
when he's gone he has left me plans
to think over.
You have now the story of my life,
SO don't refuse a penny because it
has a soiled dress, but remember it
has lots to go through, can not con-
troll circumstances and has feelings.
books of fiction having been received
this week. Owing to the large num-
Der of small children who are patrons
of the library, juvenile fiction is
much in demand. These little folk
the men and women of tomorrow,
many whom from lack of means have
never had access to books-are hay-
ing the great world of song and story
opened to them. To do this success
fully a large selection of books is
necessary. Perhaps some of our
readers have at home on their book
shelves books no longer in use, but
which would be boon to the chill
dren who frequent the library.
James Russell Lowell says, ''The
opening Of a public library is a most
important event in the history of any
town" Beyond doubt, it ranks along
with the establishment of public
schools, since the schools can do no
more than teach a student to read,
and the library contains the best that
our greatest men have thought and
done. Louisiana is one of the
few states which has not provided a
public library law for the encourage
ment and help of its towns in estab-
fishing public libraries. This move
ment has been begun in Donaldson
vile by few enterprising citizens,
and it should be deemed a privilege
to assist in the maintenance and up
building of the institution. Show
your interest; talk about it among
your friends; become a reader.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
To the public.

take this means of announcing to
the public that am a candidate for
the office of chief of police of Con
jacksonville, and I hereby solicit the
support of the qualified voters, pledg-
ing myself, If elected, to discharge
the duties of the office in a careful
and impartial manner, and to strive
to merit the confidence reposed in
me. Respectfully,
ERNEST sDALFEREs
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION EoR
LIQUOR LICENSE,

ID UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given,
i to all whom it may concern, thas
the undersigned has applied to the
police jury of the parish of Ascan.
sion, by filing a petition as required
by Section s Of Act No. 176 of.lsAs,
to f1obtain a license to conduct al
establishment for the sale OF intsx..
icating liquors at retail, to negroes,
during the year 1913, in building
owned by 3. P. MeIancon, in the VIZ.
lage of Smoke Bend, in the first
ward of said parish
3. D.. MELANCON
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
LOUISIANA PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Call for Thirty Fourth Annual Session
at Shreveport, May s, and 8, 1918.
NeY Orleans. Ia. ]

New Orleans, La, March II, 1913.
TO the Press Of Louisiana:
The Louisiana Press Association is
hereby called to meet in thirty fourth
yearly session at Shreveport, La, on
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, May
6, Z and 8. 1913. Members of the organ
ization, and eligibles who have not yet
become members, are cordially invited
to attend and take part in the consider
alton of matters affecting the welfare of
the press.
An attractive business, literary and
social program is in course OF prepara-
ton, and it is promised on behalf of the
people of Shreveport and Caddo parish
that the Association will be accorded a
hearty welcome, and no effort spared to
make the reunion menlorably pleasant
and profitable.
Editors, associate editors, business
managers and proprietors of newspapers
are eligible for active membership in
the Louisiana Press Association; and an
application to the Secretary, accom-
panied by the annual fee of ST.. will
entitle the applicant to the privileges
and advantages of membership until the
meeting of the Association. Members in
arrears for dues should remit at once
to L. E. Bentley, Secretary. 2. o. Box
1927, New Orleans, La.
Information as to transportation. hotel
accommodations, etc. will be furnished
by the Secretary in due time.
VIM. r. ROY, President
L. o. BENTLEY, Secretary.
Louisiana papers please copy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15

The esteemed IbervilIe South is on
the warpaths again, good and strong,
hot and heavy There is no occa-
sion for alarm in political circles,
however, for the objects of our
choleric contemporaries present hos
tility are bestial buzzards and buzz
ing mosquitoes. Good boy, South!
Go for 'em!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15

A fair will be given at Smoke Bend
April 20 and 81 for the benefit of the
school at that place The public is
cordially invited to attend, and all
contributions will be appreciated,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15
! SALE or BRIDGE Lease

Dona1dsonville. La, March Is,
UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, b.
= all whom it may concern. that tths|
to the last and highest bidder, at siie
front door of The courthouse in the town
OF Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1913,
at IL clock a. m, the lease of the toll
bridge across Bayou Lafourche at the
head of Nichols avenue, in said town..
for the term of one year from March
25, 1913, to March Is, 1914, under the
sanfa terms and specifications as now
exist, copies of which may be seen ss.
the office of the clerk OF the police jury
or secretary of the town council.
C. G. WEBER,
Treasurer, Parish of Ascension.
JOS. N GISGLARD,
Treasurer, Town of DonaldsonYille.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-03-15

The Weekly Iberian, published at
New Iberia, was twenty years of age
on the 9th of February. Many happy
returns, neighbor!