The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-18

~ardship.
in Railroad avenue pending thu
determination of this question.
/ Police Department.
The first thing the council dit
when it went into office was tt
change the salaries, SO as to in
crease the pay Of the assistants ane
reduce that of the chief, thereby
placing the men on living wage
somewhat improved, but We realize
there is room for much improvement
Recommendation from the public
will be always welcomed.
Fire Department.
Two hundred and fifty feet more
hose has been purchased, and each
company has now the required guam
tity OF hose in good condition. The
fire alarm system has been thorough
ly examined by an expert and is nov
in working order. On February Is
and April "a inspections of the fire
risks We're made by the Louisiana
! State Society for Reduction of Fire
i Waste. The society has recommend
ed the adoption of standard ordi
nances, and the removal of the de.
fective flues throughout the city.
Health Department.
| The general appearance of the city
has been greatly improved as a result
of the campaign that has been made
for a healthier and cleaner city. In
this work, the citizens have respond
/ ed quickly, and with their aid and co
operation much good work can be ac-
| co,nplished.
! The buzZards have been destroyed
unmuzzled dogs are being killed, and
the dust nuisance is being abated by
the treatment of the streets with oil
On June Is and 10, 1913, the state
health car visited the city, and an
open air meeting was held in Louisi-
/ ana Square. number OF inspec-
I ftions were made at that time and
again recently by DR. Mayer New
hauser. A new board of health has
been organized with DR.. T. H. Han
Son as chairman and Jasmin Tobias as
secretary. R. e. Dill has been ap-
pointed sanitary Inspector, and has
| been actively engaged in the per-
formance Of these duties for some
time. He has been deputized by the
state Board of Health and is clothed
with full authority to see to the en-
forcement of the ordinances of the
sanitary code. Campaigns against
the fly and mosquito have been in
augurated, and it is proposed to start
rat-killing campaign Immediately
Mr.. Dill has but lately returned from
New Orleans, where he went to con-
fer with the authorities there and to
learn the best methods to pursue.
In all the good work which has
been accomplished the greatest praise
must be given to the Women's Civic
League for their untiring labors in
I beautifying the city. Trees have
been planted on a number of streets,
the parks are being improved, and
through the splendid example they
have set many unsightly places have
been transformed into things of beau
ty and joy forever. To them is due
entire credit for the attractive flow
er garden which now adorns our
courthouse.
The past year has seen great ac-
uVlty displayed by the Chamber Of
commerce, and for the many progress
s1Ve movements launched the city is
under lasting obligation to the active,
alert and eVer-ready secretary, R. S.
Vickers. The public library in the
Donaldsonville High School under the
guidance of a library board has i'm
proved wonderfully, and the books
there found are being more general
ly used This great and good work
should receive aid from the city.
The South Louisiana Fair Associa-
ton has been launched and a sue
cessful fair has been held. The I'M
politance of this organization to this
section of the state and this city
cannot be overestimated. More IL
beral appropriations should be ac-
corded it, for every cent expended
is great investment for the thou
sands of people who will profit by
the educational features of the an
nual fair.
A movement has been started to
erect monument in Louisiana
Square in honor of General Francis
7. Nichols, DonaldsonVille's most dis
tlnguished son. It is to be hoped all
will join in contributing their mite
to this worthy cause.
A suit has been brought to test
the right of the parish to collect pa
roehlal taxes in the corporate limits.
The winning of this suit will be a
distinct gain for the city.
It is hoped the coming year Will
bring With it free bridge across
Bayou Lafourche, lower wharf
charges, the graVelling of some of
the city's streets, and the lnstalia-
ton Of a sewerage system. This
last subject is now receiving Our
serious considerations and it is be-
lieved a plan has been found whereby
the system can be installed in the
very near future.
To everything which means a bet
ter DonaIdsonville this administration
stands pledged, and We bespeak for
it at all times the warm and cordial
support and cooperation of all our
people. WALTER LEMANN,
Mayor and Commissioner of Pub
lie Health and Safety.
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