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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
REVIVING AMERICAS MERCHANT
MARINE

Encouraged by recent congression-
al legislation amendatory of the re-
strictive navigation laws that have
heretofore initiated against the is
suance of United States documents
to foreign built vessels, the United
Fruit Company has taken steps to
have all its fleet of sixty-two steam
ships transferred from British and
Norwegian to American registry.
The first Of these vessels to dis
card the British flag and substitute
the star spangled banner sailed from
Boston on the 18th ultimo.
On Wednesday, Sept. Is, like
event was witnessed in New Orle-
ans by an enthusiastic assembly of
several thousand people. With elab-
crate and interesting ceremonies,
conducted under the joint direction
of Commodore Crawford H. Ellis,
southern manager of the United Fruit
Company, and the New Orleans Asso-
citation Of Commerce, the British en-
sign was lowered from the peak of
the beautiful steamship "Cartago,
while a band played 'Auld Lang
Syne,'' and the stars and stripes Of
the United States was raised instead
to the inspiring strains of "The
Star Spangled Banner"
Appropriate predatory addresses
were made by Mr.. Ellis, L. E. Bent
ley, representing Collector of the
Port Murphy ]. Foster; Mayor Martin
Behrman, ]. D. Hardin, president of
the New Orleans Board Of Trade;
Edgar B, Stern, acting president of
the New Orleans Association of Com
MERGE, and Ernest NJ Loeb, presi-
dent Of the Board of Port Commits
sioners, after which the officers of
the vessel were presented with their
American licenses
Immediately following the raising
of the new flag a salute of twenty
one guns was fired by a battery of
the Washington Artillery, and all
the steam whistles in the harbor
footed their loudest in honor of the
suspicious and momentous incident.
AS fast as the vessels of the Unit
ed Fruit fleet reach United States
orts their registers and flags will
De changed May these gallant ships
prove the pioneers of an innumerable
host destined to carry the flag Of
the worlds greatest republic over all
seas and to all lands, as an emblem
OF peace, liberty and prosperity!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
Ponchatoula Democrat Sold.

The Ponehatoula Democrat, which
recently completed its second year
OF life, has been purchased by Hay
den w. Wren, formerly superintend-
ent of the New Orleans Board OF
Port Commissioners, commonly known
as the dock board, and the paper will
henceforth be published under his
management. Mr.. Wren is said to
be we'll and favorably known in Tan
gipahoa parish, and it is confidently
expected that the Democrat will fully
maintain In his hands the reputation
it las already established as an able,
nlert and comely newspaper, That's
what we hope for, anyway.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
The Influence OF Fairs.

The agricultural fair is an effort
for mproyement-the parade day of
the farmer and the manufacturer
the yearly inspection OF the commu-
nifty. Such an occasion ought to
bring out the best there is in any
parish or state, for it is only by com
pairing the best results with moder-
ate or mediocre effort that we ar
rive at standard, or know how
much can really be accomplished.
The fair idea comes out. of the
Harvest Home festivals of other
lands, but has a totally different
object in modern times The liar
vest Home was merely a period of
rejoicing that che harvests were safe
ly passed and the grain secured for
the long winter which was to follow.
1t had little of educational value ex-
cepting as it might furnish opportu-
nifty for one landed proprietor to ex-
change views with his neighbor and
profit by the experiences narrated be-
tween flagons of wine and beer The
OBJECT was social inteeourse and
merrymaking. The educational value
OF the gathering was secondary and
incidental.
with the modern fair the order has
been reversed. The educational val
ue is the chief object sought and the
various committees lay stress upon
the exhibits in an effort to have
these represent the best results of
the territory covered by its sphere of
activities. In many cases, like the
Shreveport State Fair, it embraces
all the territory within the state.
Almost every parish will have some
interest centered at this fair, and
the aim OF the officers is to show
the best products from every region.
thus stimulating to renewed effort
the thousands who will view these
results. The social features, while
secondary in the aim of the fair as
ISOLATION, are not SO viewed by many
OF the participants, and amusements
during fair week will be the order of
the day The success or failure Of
the entire effort will hinge consider
ably upon the entertainment afford
ed. and while the effort is education
al, there is no reason why the in
struetive exhibition should not be at
the same time an occasion for we'll
earned enjoyment. The fair is the
instrument of the developing commu-
nifty. 1t dies natural death in sec
lions where growth has stopped. and
its vigor Is pretty fair indication
of the state Of development among
the people of the community in
which it is being held.-Southern
Farmer
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
Parasites to Fight Cane Borers.

Parasites to Fight Cane Borers.
1t begins to look as if the days
of the sugar cane borer are number
ed. says the Times icayune. It's
conqueror has been found, and it will
no longer be a menace to the Louisi-
ana crop. November will tell the
tale. By that time t. E. Holloway of
the federal Bureau of Entomology,
in charge of insect Investigation at
the Audubon Park station, will be
enabled to announce definite results,
and science does not take anything
for granted until the proof is patent
and produced.
The only method of control at first
within the knowledge Of the planter
was to burn the trash after the crop
was gathered But the borer did not
cease from troubling. Then the
method was tried of leaving the
trash unburned, but raking 1t to the
headlands and blowing it under
before the next crop was planted.
The result was more satisfactory.
The reason for the reduction Of in
festation was traced, and the answer
was simple, even to the layman.
There is parasite which attacks the
borer The burning of the refuse
from the cane destroyed the para
sites as well as the borer moths, and
when the new cane came up the bor-
er did not have as many enemies to
defend himself against, and throVe
better in consequence.
The tests in progress are along the
Iiro HnEnlNniro n1r2Slf6S.
These destroy the borer, but do not
damage the cane. Mr.. Holloway Will
not only have some developments to
announce at the end Of the crop,
with regard to the parasites under
cultivation and observation, but will
pursue the quest for still more pow
erful parasites.
Porto Rico has followed the para
site plan for several years, with .ex-
celTent results, and has secured the
United States, West Indies and even
South America for beneficial insects.
Louisiana has begun hunt in Ari-
iona for a species that conveys prom
Use, and has been informed that
may be found in the Rio Grande val
ley. Alter tue sugar SEASON WI
Holloway will invade that section, es-
tablishing himself at Brownsville,
Tex, where he hopes to recruit his
parasitical legion. He also planned
a similar expedition to Cuba, but the
foreign war has made Uncle Sam
draw in his purse strings, and
science may have to wait for flush
er" times. However, the work al
ready in hand is expected to prove
valuable.
Mr.. Holloway had considerable to
do with a similar campaign in con-
nection with the corn Weevil, in
which Louisiana is also deeply inter
ested. The parasite which attacks
the pest on the cereal is scientifical-
ly wonderful and destructively eff
cient. Instead of devoting itself
to the weevil direct, it torpedoes the
eggs of the weevil Preventing the
birth of the weevil is naturally pre-
ferable to attacking it after it has
had chance to entrench, and if that
can be multiplied and kept
busy, it will be a factor in corn sal
walton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
Primary Election Called.

At meeting Of the Democratic ex
ecutive committee of Ascension par
ish held here Tuesday, a primary
election was called for Tuesday, Oct
20, to nominate candidates for the
offices of justice of the peace in the
first justice of the peace ward, and
member of the parish school board
from the first and eighth police jury
wards. Candidates will have until
Oct 10 to file written notification
with the chairman of the Democratic
committee of their intention to enter
the primary, and the deposits to be
required Of the respective. aspirants
will be S. for justice of the peace,
and $40 for school board member.
The committee will hold another
meeting here Sunday. Oct. II. to act
upon notifications Of candidacy, and
declare those candidates without op-
position to be the nominees of the
party.
A vacancy in the office Of justice of
the peace Of the first justice ward
was caused by the resignation of Lam
dry Leblanc, who has been appoint
ed postmaster Of Smoke Bend, vice
Z. P. Melancon, resigned.
Under the law now in effect, GER
tain members Of the parish school
board are serving for two, four and
six years, this having the effect of
constituting board with over
tapping membership. The present
board, at its organization in 1912,
segregated the parish into three diyi-
stons by wards and drew lots for the
short, intermediate and long terms.
The tWo-year periods of service were
drawn by Messrs. Henry Dugas of the
first ward and T. Edw. Babin of the
eighth ward, and it is considered like
Iy that both, these gentlemen will be
candidates for reelection in the ap-
preaching primary. Hereafter the
members elected at biennial intervals
will serve for six years, thus presery-
ing the overlapping terms in regular
order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
PAY Your Small Bills.

The Birmingham Age-Herald, un.
der the above caption, calls attention
TO an evil which merchants in every
community have to contend with, and
its remarks on the subject are here
with commended to the careful con
sideration OF those persons who may
be guilty of the practice complained
OF.
The retail trade Of Birmingham
has been fairly active during the
last six months, but collections have
been slow. At least that complaint
Is generally heard at this time.
1.-The small merchant usually has
sufficient capital for his business
needs, provided his customers pay
their bills on the first Of the month.
but when customers in large num-
bers Neglect to settle, the mer-
chant Is not only Inconvenience
but often seriously embarrassed
at sometimes happens that good
customer meets with misfortune and
through no fault of his, Is. unable to
meet hts ordinary obligfaaons, but
1t is a well-known fact sfiat many
people who are always able to pay
their bills. have a habit of putting
OFF the collector. Why they are
proverbially poor pay is a question
that might be referred to psychology.
This observation on the habit of
many well-to-do folks delaying the
settlement OF store accounts is
common to all cities in all sections
Of this country.
"Of course, large percentage of
people who owe the butcher and
the grocer and the dry goods firm
are scrupulously prompt in sending
checks for the amounts due, but at
this season when every mercantile |
concern, large or small, needs all the
money owing to it, prompt payment /
by everybody should be the rule. |
1.-THE banks have ample funds on
hand to accommodate their custom
ers In all reasonable demands. but
Il everybody paid their bills prompt
", the volume Of money in circula-
lion would be appreciably increased.
In every large city there are hun
lreds of merchants who send out
statements by the thousand.
IA many cases there will be a thous-
md accounts averaging about S.
ZACH. II all the customers made
,rompt payment the merchant would
lot have to call on the bank for as
istance at a time when the financial
for large operations are !
ressing. !
AS a matter OF civic pride as
yell as a matter of moral obligation
It every debtor who can possibly do
8. pay his bills without further de-
". Such action will result in easy
Ioney.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

The spirit of municipal improve
ment pervades the land, notwithstand-
ing the business depression growing
out Of the European war, and even
Ponchatoula, La, has caught the in
lection. The Democrat Of that cit1-
fled village says: ut is currently
rumored that the town council is
seriously considering the question of
appropriating 40c. for putting in a
new glass in the front door of the
town hall which was knocked out
about four years ago"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

II you are afflicted with "bohe-
head" associates, the govt or a
crouch. take a hike for the bna a
FAIR. See and enjoy the new anu
clever attractions-they' ALiA Oe
here in one classy cluster-the most
and best for your amusement money
to be found anywhere. See EN-
CJTRFt
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

Brother Roy lifts up his st. BeF-
nard Voice 20 PROFOUND not burn
ing, but gather a freezing question:
which he promptly prof--ds to an
swer What are the seoahen gong
to do? Winter is comNs and they
will have to wear more sgSiI12thes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

There'lI be plenty Of accomHoda-
tions in DonaldsonViiIe for everybody
during the big fair, and no advance
in prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

Will you De our guest at the great
South Louisiana Fair in Donaldson
Vile, Oct. to 10? You will be en-
tertained to your hearts content.
Splendid exhibits of agriculture, live
stock, poultry, arts and manufactures,
besides races, baseball and football
games, and other sports and free at
fractions. Four days of amusement,
entertainment and instruction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

Absent Donaldsonvillians from lar
and near are expected 70 o''0
Home Coming Week" during TIC
big fair. Oct. TO Il
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03
FINE PROSPECTS FOR THE FAIR.

Finishing touches are being ap-
piled to the extensive arrangements
for the second annual fair under the
auspices of the South Louisiana Fair
| Association, and everything will be
/ in readiness for the opening Of the
big exhibition next Friday morning,
according to schedule. Too much
emphasis cannot be laid upon the
great good to result from the fair,
and the Importance of every man,
woman and child in this section COM
ing to Donaldsonville to view the
exhibfass>> which will constitute turhost
striking h monsTation @sf the~ marvel
Gus resources and advantages that lie
at our very doors, and the unsurpass-
ed opportunities for der elopment in
every field and branch of activity and
industry. Those who attend will see
many things that VIII instruct and
educate them, that will engender
new ideas and formulate new ideals.
The display as a whole cannot fail
to be Of the utmost interest and val
Tie, and all who see it will be bene
fitted, both in material and moral
sense.
An exceptionally attractive program
of public speaking, athletic and lit
erary events, baseball, horse races
and other sports and amusements has
been prepared as auxiliary to the ex-
hibits, and there will be no lack Of
features for the edifica-
ton and entertainment of all the
people. old, middle-aged and young.
1t should not only be deemed a
matter Of personal recreation and
pleasure, but civic duty bearing on
every resident of the nine parishes |
embraced in the fair association to
attend the fair and to contribute |
toward making it a nota-
Die advertisement of the resources /
and progress of this section
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

A. J. Hammons, clerk Of the
district court for Union parish, mas
been suspended from office by Dis
trict Judge Halstead in proceeding
for contempt growing out OF the
clerks failure to obey an order or
court for settlement of a partition
suit involving several hundred dol
lars. Deputy Clerk J. M. Dawklns
Is temporarily performing the du-
ties of clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

We want you to come and -Vls1t
the South Louisiana Fair, great
exposition Of local and nelghbor1ns
progress and products. You VIII
learn lot of new wrinkles that Will
mean money to you in short cuts TO
longer profits. We want you to come
and hear the band play-miX in the
mirth and merriment-and you'll re-
turn home healthy, hearty and happy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

Fair weather for the fair is
promised by Foreeaster Kline, SO get
out your best bib and tucker and pre-
pare to come along.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-03

Once in a while newspaper man
comes into his own. Arthur Caper,
well-known Topeka publisher, has
been nominated for. governor by the
Republicans of Kansas, receiving the
largest vote ever given a candidate
in a Kansas primary. His election in
November by big majority is yir-
tually conceded.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-01-24

ORIGIN OF THE THIMBLE.

The modern thimble dates from
1854, when the goldsmith, Nicholas
Benschoten, of Amsterdam, sent one
as birthday present to lady friend
with the dedication: ITO My frouw
van Rensselaer,, this little object which
l have invented and executed as a
protective covering for her Industrious
fingers"
The invention proved such a sue
cess that all who saw it tried to OBJ
tain similar ones, and the goldsmith
had enough to do to supply them.
An Englishman named John Lotting
took one specimen home with him
and copied it by thousands.
At first thimbles were rather costly
and only well-to-do people could af-
ford them, but afterward when made
of lead and other common metals by
machinery they became very cheap.
The Dutch fingerhat Ginger hood)
became in England the thumb bel"
from its bell-like shape. 1t was orig
inally worn on the thumb, to parry
the thrust of the needle.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-01-24
CATHOLIC AMERICAN
CHRONOLOGY
CATHOLIC AMERICAN CHRON-
OLOGY.
Timely Record of Some Memorable
Events in the Catholic History
of America.
BY James A. Rooney.

Jan. 25, 1824-Degree of Doctor of Sa-
cred Theology solemnly conferred
in the Baltimore Cathedral by
Archbishop Marechal on the Sui
pician Fathers James Whitfield,
Louis R. Deluol and John B.
Damphoux, and in August the
next year was organized for fac
ulty of theology by permission of
the Pope.
Jan. 26, 1611-Fathers Pierre Biard
and Edmond Masse, Jesuit mis-
sionaries, sailed from Dieppe for
Port Royal, Acadia, arriving there
May %, to begin their missionary
work; later taken by Sausage to
what is now Bar Harbor, where
they founded the colony of St.
Sauveur
Jan. 27, 1518-Diocese of Yucatan
established by Leo x, believing
the newly discovered land to be
an island; decree modified by
Clement VII, when found to be
part of the continent; first resi-
dent Bishop Francisco Toral, O
F. NJ, who took possession Aug
Is, 1862; made an ArchbishopriC
1906.
Jan. %, 1768-The Right Rev. Jean
Louis Lefebvre Cheverus, first
Bishop of Boston, born at May
enne, France; arrived in Boston
Oct. 8, 1896; consecrated Nov.
1910; transferred to See of Mon
tauban, France, Jan. Is, 1928;
Archbishop of Bordeaux July go
1926; Cardinal Feb. 1, 1885; died
July 10, 1886.
Jan. 20, 1894-Death at Norristown
Pa, of George Dering Wolff, con
vert; born at Martinsburg, w. Va,
Aug. %, 1922; editor of the Balti-
more Mirror and Philadelphia
Catholic Standard; assisted in
establishing the American Catho-
lie Quarterly Review.
Jan. 80, 1S56-Death at ST. Mary's of
the Woods, Ind, of Sister st.
Francis Xavier Qrma LIE Fer de
la Motte), of the Sisters of Provi-
dence; arrived in 1841 from
France, where she was born April
16, 1918; known in the West as
an Apostolic Woman
Jan. 81, 1834-Death at New York of
Daniel Mccormack, founder of the
Friendly Sons of st. Patrick; he
was the last occupant of a private
dwelling house on Wall Street,
New York, before that thorough
fare was entirely devoted to bust
ness purposes.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-01-24
A BOYS TREASURE.

The other day 1 read beautiful
little story about shepherd boy. He
was keeping the sheep in a 1owery
meadow and because his heart was
happy he sang so loudly that the sur
rounding hills echoed his song. One
morning the King, who was on hunt
ing trip, spoke to him and said: "Why
are you so happy, my boy?"
''Why should l not be happy?" an
swered the boy. "Our King is not
richer than l."
Indeed" said the King. pray tell
me of your great possessions"
The shepherd boy answered.: "The
sun in the bright blue sky shines as
brightly upon me as upon the King.
The flowers upon the mountain and
the grass in the valley grow and bloom
to gladden. my sight as well as his
1 would not take 100000 for my
hands; my eyes are of more value
than all the precious stones in the
world. / have food and clothing, too
Am l not as rich as the King?"
"You are right" said the King, with
smile; "but your greatest treasure
is your contented heart. Keep it sc
and you will always be happy" =
-JeDeI
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-01-24
THE MASTER IN DISGUISE.

While the cobbler unused, there
passed his pane beggar drenched
by the driving rain; he called him in
from the stony street and gave him
shoes for his bruised feet. The beg.
gar went and there came crone, her
face, with wrinkles of sorrow shown
a bundle of faggots bowed her back,
and she was spent with the wrench
and rack. He gave her his loaf and
steadied her load as she took her way
on the weary road.
Then to his door came little child
lost and afraid in the world so wild
Catching it up, he gave the milk in the
waiting cup, and led it home to its
mothers arms, out of the reach of the
worlds alarms. The day went down
in the crimson West, and with it
the hope of the blessed Guest; and
Conrad sighed as the world turned
gray: ''Why is it, Lord, that your feet
delay? Did you forget that this was
the day."
Then soft in the silence voice was
heard: Lift up your heart, for kept
my word. Three times I came to your
friendly door; three times my shadow
was on your floor; I was the beggar
with the bruised feet; I was the wo-
man you gave to eat; 1 was the child
in the homeless street"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-01-24
REVIVAL IN FRANCE.

AS to Catholic revival in France
there is noteworthy Protestant testi-
mony Quoted by the Tablet) from a
recent sermon in Westminster Abbey
by the Headmaster of Elton (the ia
nous English high schooD in which
the preacher said that if it continued
it might claim to be ''the most mo-
mentous event in Europe for at least
a century. After a period of cyni-
cism and despair and a decline OF
discipline, the educated people of
France are now, says this scholar,
giving themselves over to the Ro-
man Catholic Church. There are
thousands of the best educated young
men who are earnest Catholics
now, whereas in the eighties, one
could scarcely be found in Paris, and
these young men are devoting them
selves to the kind of action which
they believe to be required for the
welfare of their country"
And that necessarily means the well
fare of their religion. What is good
for country is good for creed. The
interests of Faith and Fatherland.