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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
W ATERS.

WEBSTER. ON January 81. 1915. at
4:05 am, MARY ELIZABETH WEB
STER aged seVenty-four, widow OF
Charles r. Webster and daughter OF
Samuel and oceana Walker.
Funeral service at the Church of the
Incarnation on Wednesday. February
=. at pm. lPortsmoutf, Va. papers
please copy.) i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01

SOTHORON. ON Sunday. January
1916, at :; pm, at Providence Ho
pital, SARAH e.. beloved wife
Henry NJ. Sothoron. in the thirt
sixth year of her age.
Funeral services Wednesday Februa
>, at All Faith Church. St Mar
county. Md, at 1880 am. Charl
and st. Marys county, Md, pape
please copy.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
Red Men Organizations Active.

Mohawk Tribe of Red Men is living
up to its reputation as one of the
Invest of Donaldsonville' fraternal
organizations, by constantly increas-
ing it's membership. Recent acces-
sions include two on May 21, five on
June 6, and four at Tuesdays meet
ing. Several applications are to be
acted on at the next kindling Of the
council fire, and there is every indi-
cation that the good work will be kept
up as long as the supply of eligible
palefaces holds out. Not to be out
done by the Mohawk braves, Napanee
Council of the Degree of Pocahontas
initiated six new members Wednes-
day night and is on the hunt for
more. Two ceiling fans have been
installed in the lodge room OF the
Red Men Hall, and other improve
meuts are contemplated. The big
picnic to be participated in by the
members Of Mohawk Tribe and Nap
anee Council, with their families and
friends, will take place Sunday, July
o. at the residence of Mrs. J. L. st.
Martin on Pelico plantation, in up
per Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
LACK OF INTEREST RESENTED
Junior Chamber of Commerce Adopts
Warm Resolutions.

At meeting Of the Junior Chamber
Of Commerce Thursday night, the fol-
lowing resolutions, submitted by a
committee composed of Otto Mes
layer, chairman; Leon Weis, L. J.
Gaudin and C. L. Melancon, were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas. the special meeting of
the Junior Chamber Of Commerce
called for Thursday, June Is, at 8
o'clock p. M, for the purpose of con-
sulting members of the senior Cham
Der Of Commerce with regard to very
important matters concerning the
betterment Of our city, was dismal
failure due to the lack of interest by
the Senior Chamber of Commerce
there being but two members present
after being personally invited by
written notice; and
Whereas, the absence Of the Senior
Chamber of Commerce has given the
impression that the Junior Chamber
of Commerce is to be left entirely
to it's own resources, contradictory to
the bylaws of both organizations;
therefore, be it
Resolved, that we, the Junior
Chamber of Commerce, hold the Sc
Nor Chamber of Commerce response
BILE for the perpetuation of our or
ganization and the lack of civic in
terest in our city.
'.Be it further resolved, that the
willingness of the Junior Chamber OF
Commerce to cooperate for the bet
terment of our city is manifested by
calling another special meeting for
Sunday, June IS, at 1890 a. M, in
the Office of the Chamber of Com
merce, which meeting all seniors are
cordially invited to attend
The matters referred to in the
resolutions concerning which the ;u-
Nor commerce chamber wished to
confer with the senior organization
were stated in the call for the meet.
ing to be as follows:
1.-THE improvement of the condition
Of the different sewers which are in
! bad condition.
1.-The enforcement Of the speed lin
/ it law.
sThe betterment Of the police ser
vice.
1.-THE matter of taking up with the
city government the passage of ar
ordinance to prevent vehicles from
turning on the principal streets.
1.-The matter Of assisting Vigilan1
Hose Company to raise funds for theil
auto truck.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
CUPID SCORES AGAIN.
Romantic Eiopement Ends in Mari
age Of Youthful Lovers.

i roundabout elopement that car
riad the participants TO Plaquemlne
and Adds in a frllitless endeavor to
have the nuptial knot tied, eliminated
here happily Wednesday morning in
the marriage Of the youthful lovers.
They are Joseph Acosta, son Of Felix
.Acosta, a weli-knoWn cattle buyer
and stocIman Of the second ward,
and Miss Alice We'll, daughter Of
Peter We'll. Of Port Barrow. The
groom is not quite eighteen years old,
and the bride is just approaching
sweet sixteen, Leaving here in an
automobile Tuesday afternoon tbs
pair raotored To aqueasna, and
when the clerk OF enlaIt there deelln-
ed to issue them d license to wed,
they continued on to Adds. Here
the f1ride-to+be vas installed in no.
tel for the night, while the prospect
i've groom sought shelter with rail-
road bridge crew encamped nearby.
In the meantime relatives Of the
youthful pair had ascertained their
whereabouts. and communicated with
them by telephone and invited them
to return home and be married. This
they did, arriving here Wednesday
morning on the T. & P. train. After
securing license they proceeded to
the Catholic church, where the cere-
mony was performed by Rev. c. M.
Chambon in the presence of relatives
and friends. The happy couple have
taken up their home with the groom's
parents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
ENDS SUCCESSFUL SESSION.
interesting Exercises Mark Close q
ST. Vincent's Institute.

The closing exercises of st. Vim
cents Institute took place Friday
morning at 10 o'clock, in the school
hall, and were attended by q large
gathering Of parents, relatives and
friends Of the pupils. The program,
which while simple was extremely
pleasing. was well rendered by pupils
Of the seventh and eighth grades, as
follows:
Chorus, welcome"
Chorus. Jesus, My Savior.
Recitation, Lord, That May See
Thee" +. Gaudin.
instrumental duet, Hungary, a.
Landry, W. Wathen.
1.-The Three Missions, eighth
grade.
instrumental duet, Sweet Heart
Of Nine" L. Schroeder, piano; r.
Schroeder, violin.
Recitation, "A Lesson in Weigh
ing" e. Schroeder.
Chorus, Listen to the Wood-blrd's
Song.
Instrumental duet, Admiration
Waltz" NJ. Werner, ?. Landry.
Paatomime and song, 'The Blue
and the Gray" seventh grade.
Owing TO. the certainty of the mgr
school course being resumed mex
September, there were no graduating
exercises in the eighth grade, but eacl
Of the seven pupils received certif
ieate from the hands of Father Mino1
Chauyin, who came from Bato1
Rouge to attend the exercises. Fathe
C. NJ. Chambon was also present, AM
at his request Father Chauvin de
lliyered a short but earnest and IN
spring talk. Among other things
he spoke Of the advantage OF edu
eating the heart as well as the head,
otherwise young man or young Wo
man would be educated only in part
The following pupils are to be pro
NOTED from the eighth grade: Agne
Landry, Felicie Gaudin, Edith Dalgie
Lillian Schroeder, Lena Eratos Ros
| sehexnaydre and Mia Poche.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
saaka 10 Create New Officers.

Representative Fl. A. Morgan on
Thursday introduced into the legisla-
ture bills providing for the creation
Of the Office Of an additional police
Juror in both the seventh and eighth
wards Of Ascension, and an addition
al justice of the peace and constable
IN the ninth justice Of the peace ward
Of the parish. The measures were re-
ferred to the committee on paroehial
affairs. 1t is provided in the bills
that incumbents Of the Offices for the
ensuing four-year term shall be ap-
pointed by the governor. # the bill
increasing the police jury member
ship is acted upon favorably, the re-
suit will be to automatically entitle
the seventh and eighth wards to an
additional representative each in the
parish school board, since it is pro
Fided by law that membership Of the
latter body shall be the same as that
Of the police jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
SERMON TO EZELAH KNIGHTS.
Rev. Prosser to Address Members
Camp David Tomorrow Night.

The local Knights of Ezelah camp
have invited Rev. r. Ii. Prosser 20
pre.ch to them tomorrow night, and
the sermon will be delivered at the
Methodist church at 7:45 O'Clock.
The full program as arranged IS as
follows:
Voluntary song. "Blest Be the Tie
that Binds Our Hearts in Christian
Love"
Opening hymn, Coward, Christian
Soldiers"
Opening prayer, Rev. R. Fl. Pros
ser.
Special song by Camp David,
Knights of Ezelah, Faithful Sol
diers."
Responsive Psalm No. Is ed by
John Hunley. :,
Scripture lesson, Psalm No l. by
Wilfred Binnings.
Song by the congregation. Jesus,
Lover Of MY Soul
Sermon on ''The Ideal Character,
Rev. Prosser.
Closing prayer, Hudson hunley,
Closing hymn, "Closer, Lord. 70
Thee" congregation.
Benedietion, Rev. Prosser.
John Hunley will preside, MISS
Olive Stuart will serve as organlst
and Clay Duke and Clarence berkel
will ha the llehars.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
Cav Pleasant 10 Speak at Fair.

Secretary Manager R. S. Vackefs OF
the South Louisiana Fair Association
announces that Governor Pleasant
has accepted an invitation to deliver
an address at the fourth annual fair
under the auspices Of that organiza-
ton, which will be held in this city
Oct. s to s next. The governor con-
sented to attend the fair on any day
that might be selected by the man
agement, and it has been decided TO
make his visit q feature of the pro-
gram for Saturday, Oct. Z. The day
win be designated as Governors
Day" and plans are being formulated
to make it one of the most notable
and distinctive of the four days dur
ing which the fair win be in progress.
Besides the governors address, the
program will include horse racing,
intercollegiate football and other at
tractive features, and the expeeta-
ton is that the attendance will set
new record for weekday crowds al
the South Louisiana fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Mrs. C. Zeringue, Of upper Ascen-
sion, whose achievement in bringing
TO Donaldsonville the first home
grown tomatoes marketed here this
season was recorded in The Chief sew
eral weeks ago, again carries off the
palm by exhibiting the first home
grown egg plants Of the season. Two
splendid specimens Of this fine vegeta-
bic were presented to the editor Fri
day morning by Mrs. zeringue, who
is now prepared to fill orders for the
popular product.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
s. j. C. 1. Commencement.

The commencement exercises OF 81.
Joseph's Commercial Institute VIII VI De
held at the Grand Theatre next Thurs
day morning, the 22nd inst, at ~
o'clock. Diplomas will be presented
10 a class of eleven young men, name
ly: Joseph S. Blanchard, George n.
Blum, Roger F. Gre, Gleason II. p,s-
gas, Elphege F. Dugas, Lawrence a.
Falcon, Janssens ]. Melancon, paul A..
Melancon, Francis I. Mistretta, Mat u,
thew ]. Randazzo, Lee H. Rogge. me II
motto of the graduating class IS. 10
thine own self be true class noWer'
the rose; and colors, red and Whlte.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
u-.. partx - Oak Alley.

Miss Jaeinta sobral, Of Donaldson
vile. entertained d few OF her mt
mate friends at a house party last
week end at Oak Alley, the beautiful
old family home near Saint James.
Those enjoying Miss sobrals hosp,-
tality were: Mrs. R. Duke, 81 Donala.
sonville, who ehaperoned the eroWa
Miss Ernestine Landry, Of houma,
and Misses Lillian Bourgeois ana
Ernelia Hargis, Of Convent, is .,l
Messrs. Stanley sobral and Melville
Duke. of New Orleans, and Louis n.
Roussel, of Patterson. st. James
Voice, June 10.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
Bay High-Clasa Shorthorns.

Evan Mccall returned Tuesday al
ternoon from Fort Worth, Texas,
where he went to purchase q number
Of head of pure-bred shorthorn cows
for the Mccall Blue Ribbon Stock
Farm. He succeeded in acquiring
some exceptionally fine stoeE-lrl
fact. the very best that could be OBJ
tained-and with these as q nucleus.
and the magnificent Watson heading
the herd, the Mccall shorthorns are
certain to achieve pre- eminence IN
the Louisiana live stock industry just
as the afmous Mccall Darocs have
done. The newly acquired cattle will
arrive next week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
NAV Weather

Whether or not the 18th is an I'M
lucky day, the fact that it was q warm
one in May admits Of no dispute,
since the meteorological summary
compiled by Local Observer Alfred
Landry shows that the mercury
climbed to the 96-degTse mark on the
date in question, which was the high
eat temperature recorded during the
month. The other extreme was reach
ed on the 18th, when 9 temperature
of S. degrees was registered. kain
fell on 8 days, the total precipitation
agEregating 1906 inches, OF which
the record breaking volume Of a.12
inches came down TN the 22nd There
were 16 clear days III cloudy, and Z
partly cloudy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

The interior Of the Welcome sa-
loon has been rapainted and other
wise frightened up, and the popular
establishment, always noted for neat
ness and cleanliness, now presents q
more attractive appearance than ever.
The color combination employed 1s
very pleasing, and the work through
ann was done iii d most artistic man
,,er. a decorative drinking fount Tor
harsas was recently sracteaa III front
ID the building. .aaa = hydrant and
pipe to furnish water Ter asltoEiso blies
have also been provided.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
Big Catholic Fair Under Way.

The three-day festival for the bene-
fit Of the Catholic church debt and
repair fund was inaugurated at noon
today, with everything in readiness,
and the outlook for the financial sue
cess of the entertainment is alto
gether promising The fair is be-
ing given in the Vega building at the
head of Railroad avenue, which has
been attractively decorated for the
occasion, and there are all sorts Of
attractions and arlusements. The
restaurant will be special feature,
and tempting. meals will be served
each day. The mere statement that
the cooking is to be done under the
Supervision of John schaff, assisted
Iby Babotte Camel, is assurance that
| it will be ssoignet, Spelling not
guaranteed). since these expert chefs
are famed for the excellence OF their
culinary connections.
/ -------------~--~-------
show YOUR colors. Wear fair key
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
Candidates 10 Sneak Here.

Hons. j. Y. Sanders and Amos l..
Ponder, candidates for the con-
gressional nomination IN the sixth
district, have accepted invitations TO
deliver addresses at Donaidsonville
on the Fourth Of July, in connection
with the big fair to be given by Vlgi-
liant Hose Company, July to a, IN
elusive. The speeches by these dis
tineuished citizens will be an inter
asting feature Of the program ar
ranged in celebration Of the glorious
Fourth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

L. S. Vickers went to Baton Rouge
Tuesday and put in some effective
work in behalf of the bill appropriat-
ing $4,000 in aid Of parish fairs in
Louisiana during the next two years.
The measure was reported favorably
by unanimous vote Of the appro-
priations committee, and it's passage
by the general assembly is regarded
as certain. Yesterday Mr.. Vickers
visited New Orleans on business IN
the interest Of the fair association.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
pala Alto Factory Sold.

We extract the following item from
fhe I,afourche Comet Of June IL:
$ JOS. Cafero, the well-knoWis
smoke-staek rigger Of this town, has
;ust closed a big contract, having bar
gained to dismantle the Palo Alto su-
gar refinery on the Lemann place II,
Ascension. This factory is one OF
the finest in the state. After MIR. "a
Zero has the structure razed, ne will
transport it to Cuba and re-ereet 1t.
This signifies lot Of work, requiring
q force of about Is or 30 men to dls.
mantle and reconstruct the refinery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

ALFRED in bridal array, with white
veil and orange blossoms, Miss Lizzie
Hurst was married here Thursday to
Blunt Allen, Jr., in the presence of
the brides father, w. NJ. Hurst, the
groom's brother, j. A. Allen, and A.
Tullier, a friend. Judge Edmund
Maurin performed the ceremony. The
couple and relatives are from the
Conway neighborhood, ten miles in
the rear of Burnside. The groom is
i well-known farmer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
MANY TEACHERS FAIL.
Less Than SO Per Cent Pass Exami.
nation For Certificates.

Results Of the state teachers en-
animation held in April last, as com.
piled by John r. Commit, chairman OF
the state examining committee
show that out Of $50 white applicants
9e2 earned certificates and 300 tan
ed. the percentage Of successful ap-
uIicants being 1851, and Of failures,
IS 90 per cent. Of the total appilca.,
tons. 149 were for first grade, 3O6
for second grade, SO for third grade,
and 3s for special first grade eeItlh-
Gates.
There were $50 negro applicants
Of whom I59 were awarded certlh-
Gates, 237 being unsuccessful Iiae
applications comprised 10 for flrsl
grade. 64 for second grade, ~
for third grade, and 10 fo1
special fret grade certificates. u
will be seen that q large percentage
of the negro applications were fo1
third grade certificates, the examina'
ton for which id the case Of negroes
IS much easier than that for whites
The next teachers examination WI
be held July "a To 20, inclusive. aftel
The close Of the summer norma
schools.
Eat dinner at the Catholic fair 20
morrow. delicious meal viii bs
served
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

DIR. Fred. Writ, representing the
United States Bureau Of Animal In
dustry, has been assigned by the Lou
isiana State Live Stock Sanitary
Board to supervise the tick eradica-
zion campaign IN Ascension parish,
replacing DIR. L. e. Mcdonald, who
was recalled recently. DR.. Writ has
charge of the eradication work in
Assumption also, and makes his
headquarters at Napoleonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

MIR. and Mrs. William Blurpenthal
are enjoying weeks visit from their
charming daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ray
Blumenthal, who came up from New
Orleans last Sunday. She was ac-
companied to Donaldsonville by her
husband, and the latter will join her
here tomorrow and they will return
home together in the evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

The Chief acknowledges receipt of
an invitation to attend the sixty
second annual commencement exer-
cises Of ST. Stanislaus College, at Bay
st. Louis, Miss, which viii be held
Tuesday morning, June 90, at 10
o'clock. DIR. l.. NJ. Provosty, Of the
class of 81, will address the gradu-
ates, Of whom there will be twelve.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION.
Report of Business Transacted al
Regular Monthly Meeting.

Donaldsonville, La, June Il, 1916.
A regular meeting of the commits
sion council was held this day at 6 80
p. M, with Commissioners Walter
Lemann and Frank Milano present.
The minutes Of the last regular
meeting Of May 8 were read and APP
proved.
The following communication was
read:
Donaldsonville, La, June II, 1916.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
| mission Council, Donaldsonville,
La.
Gentlemen Please favor us with
remittance Of $500 due for crossing
the school children from barrow to
Donaldsonville for years 1914 and
1915.
We are forced to give our Stmr.
Ruth a general overhauling, necessl-
tating a large expenditure, and we
urge you to send US the amount long
past due.
Awaiting your early and favorable
attention, we are,
Yours very truly,
BURNSIDE & DONALDSONVILLE
PACKET CO., LTD, per James
P. Armitage.
The clerk was instructed to odvise
the Burnside & Donaldsonville Packet
Co. that the city is not in position
to do anything toward liquidating
this indebtedness at this time.
The police were instructed to call
the attention of property owners and
tenants to the ordinance requiring the
cutting of weeds and grass on side
walks, and the property owners are
| respectfully requested to cooperate
with the city authorities, to the end
that the streets of the city may be
kept clean and free from weeds.
| The following statement of cash
| receipts and disbursements for the
period intervening since last report,
/ was read:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Rev. P. O. Lowrey will conduct
revival meeting in Plattenville next
week. The services will be held I'M
der an improvised tabernacle, and
Rev. B. H. somers, of Roseiand, will
assist in the preaching.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

The many Ascension friends OF
John w. Tucker, formerly manager
Of New Hope plantation in this par
ish, and now domiciled at Baton
Rouge, will regret to learn taat ne
has been dangerously i'll. Late re-
ports are to the effect that he is some
what improved, although still in a
serious condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

The first Wednesday night jitney
dance Of the season at the fair
grounds pavilion was attended by a
good-sized crowd, and proved dis
tinct success. These functions will
doubtless be as popular this summer
al they were last season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Mrs. Harold Lindsay and her man
" Young sons, Herbert and Harold, OF
Chicago, H., arrived here last Sun
day for visit to their relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. Weber and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

me infant daughter Of Air. and
Mrs. Joseph Gisclard was christened
at the Catholic church last Sunday,
being given the pretty name OF Mar
garet Beryl. The sponsors were Josie
Gigclard aud George Rodeillat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Clark Lebermuth, Of Salisbury
nlantation. attended the meeting OF
The Sugar Planters Association heio
in New Orleans last week and took a
nrominent part in the discussions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17
Church, Notice.

At the Methodist church tonnor-
row morning at 10 o'clock the pastor
will preach from the subject, "The
Christians Response to the Call Of
Need" Following the sermon the
classes will assemble for thirty min
utes of Bible study, the school being
presided over by #. L. Baker. The
public is invited to attend these SER
vices. P. Q. LOWREY, Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Miss Cecil Garcie, the attractive
daughter OF Capt. and Mrs. Felix
Garcie, Of New Orleans, is spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Maher and family at their home in
upper Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Miss Marie st. Martin returned
thursday to her home in New Orle-
ans after spending several days here
- The guest of Mrs. S. II. st. Martin
and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Mrs. Pierre V. Blanchard will leave
The early part Of the coming week
for an extended visit to relatives IN
Chicago, ILL.,, Toledo, Ohio, and other
noints in the north.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-17

Members of Olive Camp No. 1s,
w. O. W., will take supper in q body
Ut the Catholic church festival to-
morrow night Woodmen who desire
to participate in the pleasant func-
ton are requested to assemble at the
forest in the Masonic Temple at z
o'clock p. m.