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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
Sheriff Swords Murdered,

Marion l.. Swords, sheriff of St.
Landry parish and one of the best
known, most efficient and popular of
Louisiana's peace officers, was shot
and instantly killed early last Mon
day morning, by Hilaire Carriere, a
white desperate, ex-convict and fugi-
tive from justice, whom the sheriff, a
deputy and two colored men We're try
ing to arrest on warrant charging
him with the murder of negro at
Jennings. Chief Deputy Sheriff
James Chachere had his gun struck
from his hands and was slightly
wounded on the temple by a bullet
from the outlaws rife, and both the
negroes assisting the officers were
desperately wounded. but have a
chance to recover. The shooting took
place in the Mallet woods section
about ten miles west of Opelousas.
and posses of citizens are securing in
search of the murderer, whose can
ture, dead Or alive, is momentarily
expected. The funeral of the lament
ed sheriff took place Tuesday after
noon and was attended by very large
eonconrse of people, including MANY
from distant parts of the state. Gov
ernor Pleasant was among the distin-
gulshed participants in the obsequies.
Mr.. Swords had served as sheriff of
st. Landry for sixteen years and was
just entering upon his fifth four-year
term in that office. Always an active
politician and partisan, he enjoyed
the personal respect and good will of |
supporters and opponents alike and |
was unique figure in Louisiana's
public affairs. He was born in st. |
Landry parish in 1857, and leaves a |
widow, three sons and two daughters, |
the best known of his offspring being
DR.. Merrick W. Swords, an aspirant |
for the presidency of the Louisiana
State Board of Health.
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the United States district court 1t
will be readily observed that from
actual experience he has had ample
opportunity of closely associating
| himself with not only the leading at
| torneys of the state, but the most
learned jurists.
Mr.. Weber is lawyer of fine legal
attainments, and ranks we'll in the
profession. He enjoys large and
lucrative practice, being the repre-
sentative of prominent clients who at
test his exceptional ability and quail
tications as an attorney. He is en-
dowed with splendid mental qualities,
improved by years of study and prac-
tice, which, in addition to his broad
experience and gift of expression
that has won for him deserved laurels
as an orator of force and eloquence,
admirably qualify him for the import
ant position he is seeking and should
make of him prosecuting officer of
far more than ordinary ability.
His prominence socially, profession
ally and politically has been attained
strictly by his own efforts. AS a self
made man he enjoys the respect and
confidence of the community in which
he lives, and he has a multitude of
warm friends and staunch adherents
in every parish of the district who
will give him their united and en-
thusiastic support. Should Mr.. Weber
be elected district attorney the peo-
pie have every reason to believe that
he will make capable, conscientious
officer, and discharge the duties de-
volving upon him with scrupulous
care, absolute impartiality, and
measure of zeal and efficiency that
will leave nothing to be desired.
The Chief takes pleasure in pre-
senting his announcement, and the
voters are respectfully urged to give
his candidacy their careful considera-
ton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
WEBER'S HAT In THE RING.
Prominent Young Ascensionite Cam
siidate For District Attorney.

In our announcement column will
be found the card of Caleb c. Weber,
of Donaldsonvilie, who is candidate
for the Office of district attorney of
the twenty-seventh judicial district,
composed of the parishes of Ascen-
sion, Assumption and St. James. Mr..
Weber is Democrat, and of course
offers subject to the party nomination,
to be made at the Democratic primary
election called for Tuesday, Sept. II.
Mr. Weber is SO we'll known to the
people of Ascension and adjoining
parishes that it is not necessary for
us to dwell at length upon his qualifi-
cations. He is native of Donaldson
vile, is in the prime of his young man.
hood and mental faculties, and is
widely known as one of the most able
and successful practitioners at the To-
cal bar His education was derived
from the far-famed Washington and
Lee University in Virginia, where he
was q student for two years, and from
the Tulane University of Louisiana,
from the law department of which
latter institution he graduated with
high honors.
Mr.. Weber is qualified in every way
to fill the responsible position to
which he aspires. He has figured in
many of the most important criminal
and civil cases tried in the district
court for some years past, and has
from time to time appeared before
the higher tribunals, the court of ap-
peals, the state supreme court, and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
Give the Baby q Chance.

Bad air, bad milk, over-crowding,
poverty, dirt, ignorance, heat-these
combine in summer to kill the city
baby. 1t seems as though the brunt
of the cities sanitary sins were TO-
cused on the baby. The baby didn't
ask to come, to live in hot, dark, air.
tight tenement, to be fed on dirty,
half-spoiled milk, to be pestered with
flies and mosquitoes. He is not re-
sponsible for any of these conditions
and it is his right that he have fresh
air, clean surroundings and decent
food. The United States Public
Health Service issues free of charge
to all applicants bulletin on "The
Summer Care of Infants" 1t should
be in the hands of every mother.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
UNDFRW AFTER MERCHANT
MARINE.

One of the most snotable events
growing out of the great world war
raging across the oceans was the ar
rival at Baltimore on July 9 of Ger
man submarine vessel laden with a
costly cargo comprising several hun
dred tons of chemicals and dyestuffs,
which have been discharged for de-
livery to the consignees.
This pioneer submarine merchant
man, named Deutschland, made the
long voyage across the Atlantic safe
ly and without unusual incident, un-
der command Of Captain koenig and
with crew of twenty-nine men. 1t
is announced that a number of SINH
lar vessels are being built by the Ger
man government to be employed in
carrying cargoes between German
ports and those of the United States
ana other neutral countries.
The daring Deutschland was report
ed ready to clear from Baltimore
Wednesday night for the return trip
% Germany, laden with cargo Of
rubber, nickel and fuel oil.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
PROCLAMATION OF ELECTION.

Pursuant to resolution passed by the
parish board of school directors of the parish
of Ascension, Louisiana, at its regular meet
ing held the sixth day of July, 1915, /,
w. b. Sturart, president of said parish board
of school directors, hereby give notice that,
in compliance with said resolution, a special
election will be held in School District No
3. parish of Ascension, Louisiana, on the 9Th
day of August. 1916. for the purpose of sub
uniting to the property taxpayers qualified
under the constitution and laws of the state
of Louisiana to vote at said election, the
following proposition, to-wit
10 levy special tax of 0 mills on the
dollar on all the property in School District
No. 3. parish of Ascension, Louisiana, sub
lecf to state taxation. annually,~for u period
OF years, for the purpose of giving addi-
tionaf aid to the public schools.
For the purposes of said special election
the polling places viii be at the Lake school
house. i'll said district and the following
commissioners and clerks of election have
been appointed to serve at this election all
OF whom will serve without compensation
w. ]. Smiley, David Tureau, j. P Spear
commissioners: C. T. Sibley, clerk
AT said special election the polls win open
at seven o'clock a. M, and close at five
O'Clock p. M. and the election will be con
Quoted in accordance with the laws of Lou
isiana applicable thereto
Notice is also given that at 10 o'clock
8. m. on the 18th day of August, 1916. the
said parish board of school directors of the
parish OF Ascension. louisiana will meet
at Donaldsonvilie. Louisiana and in apen
session proceed to open the ballot boxes
examine and count the ballots ia nun,b
and amount. examine and canvass The re-
turns. and declare the result of said special
election.
This sixth day of July. 1916.
W. B. STUART.
President Parish Board Of School D:parfors
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
A LOUISIANIAN IN THE LIME
LIGHT.

John NJ Parker of Louisiana has
become quite prominent figure in
national politics.
Nominated by the Progressive con-
vention as candidate for vice presi-
dent, he has declined to follow the ex-
ample of his leader and political ex-
emplar, Theodore Roosevelt, in de-
clining the nomination and agreeing
to support the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Parker has denounced the ac-
ton of the Progressive national COM
mittee in indorsing the candidacy of
Judge Hughes, and has called upon
the Progressives Of the country who
believe with him that the organiza-
ton of the party should be maintain
ed and its principles kept before the
people as live political issues, to send
delegates to national convention at
Chicago, August 5, for the purpose
of making nominations for president
and vice president, rehabilitating the
party and declaring renewed allegi-
ance to its platform.
AS chairman of the Progressive
state central committee, Mr.. Parker
has called a state convention for Au-
gust /, at New Orleans, to provide
for the nomination of candidates for
presidential electors and transact
such other business as may come with
in the purview of such a body.
Whatever may be thought of our
distinguished fellow citizens judg-
ment and discretion from the stand
point of practical politics, which
considers only the selfish personal
ends to be achieved and the prospects
for immediate success, there must
be general admiration Of his indie
pendent spirit and his sterling devo-
lion to principle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
sHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Judicial
District Court.
Felix Acosta
vs.. No. 2353
Clarence North ct ais.

clarence North ct ais.
DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
O an order of sale, to effect parti-
ton. issued by the above named court
in the above entitled and numbered
cause, and to me directed, ] will of
fer for sale at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, according to
law, at the principal front door of the
courthouse OF the parish of Ascen-
sion, in the city of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1916,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A certain tract of land, together
with all buildings and improvements
thereon, and all rights, ways, privil-
eyes and servitudes thereunto belong
ing, situated in the parish of Ascen-
sion, Louisiana, about one and three
quarter (1A) miles from the town
of Donaldsonville, on the right side
of Bayou Lafourehe. and measuring
about three-quarters of an arpent in
front by about fourteen arpents in
depth; bounded on one side by lands
of Joseph Belino and on the other
side by lands of Klebert Oubre.
Terms and cenditions-Cash in
United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonyille, La, July ~, 1915.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
Eclipse of the Moon.

There was an almost total eclipse
of the moon Friday night of last
week, and as the weather conditions
were exceptionally favorable an ex-
cellent view of the phenomenon was
had. The moon entered the shadow
of the earth at 9:l8 p. m, eastern
standard time, this being the beginn-
ing of the eclipse. No difference in the
appearance of the moon was to be
noted at this time, except that it grad
ually lost part of its brightness, while
retaining is circular shape. The
earth's shadow, however, gradually
encroached on the bright disk until at
1l:46 o'clock nearly 80 per cent Of
its surface was obscured. The shadow
then began to pass off. the eclipse
proper ending at l: 12 a. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
Embark i'm New Business.

Messrs. Maurice and Harry Schnei-
der, well-known young business men
of Donaldsonville, have embarked in
the business of buying and selling
bags, sacks and rags, have acquired q
brand-new Ford auto truck for use in
handling these articles. They state
that they are prepared to buy any
thing that looks like sack, and will
take all that are offered, no matter
how large or small the quantity may
be. They will also purchase rags of
all kinds. Highest market prices are
offered, and spot cash paid. The
Schneider brothers are hustlers, and
may be expected to realize the fullest
possibilities Of the venture in which
they have engaged. The Chief joins
their numerous friends in wishing
them a full measure of success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
sHERIFF'S SALE.
State of LouisianaTw enty-Seventh
Judicial District Court--Parish
of Ascension.
Texas Oil Company.
VS.. No. 1904
Emile LeBoeuf. h

DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
- a writ of fieri facias, issued by the
above named court in the above en-.
titled and numbered cause, and to me
directed, / have seized and taken into
my possession, and will offer for sale
at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, according to law, at
the principal front door of the court
house of the parish of Ascension, in
the city of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST S, 1916,
at IL o'clock a. M, the following de-
seribed property, to-wit:
One oil engine, SO brake horsepow-
er, vertical type, made by the Ander-
son Foundry and Machine Works of
Madison county, Indiana,
and all appurtenances and equipment
belonging thereto; said property be-
ing presently situated on the batture
of the Riverside plantation in this
parish.
Terms and conditions-Cash in
United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, July %, 1916.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
SHERIFF's SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Judicial
District Court.
E. Langbecker
VS.. No. 1897
Honore blanchard

UY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
~ to an order of seizure and sale, is
sued by the above named court III the
above entitled and numbered cause,
and to me directed, | have seized and
taken into my possession, and will
offer for sale at public auction to The
last and highest bidder, according to
law, at the principal front door Of
the courthouse Of the parish Of As
cension, in the city Of Donaldsohyillas
on
SATURDAY. AUGUST II, 1916,
at II o'clock q. m, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
A certain lot of ground situated in
the parish of Ascension, III the town
of Donaldsonville, in the sfuare of
said town bounded by Mississippi, st.
Patrick, st. Vincent and Iherville
streets, fronting on Mississippi street,
thereon thirty and nine
tWelfths feet, bounded on the east or
lower side by lot No 5, and measur-
ing on said line seventy eight and ten
twelfths feet; on the west or upper
side by lot No. Z, and measuring on
said line eighty and five-twelfths
feet; and in the rear by lot No. s,
and measuring on said line thirty and
nine-twelfths feet; and being desig-
mated as lot No. 6 on a plan of the
lands of the Roman Catholic church
of the parish of Ascension made by
P. NJ. D'Hemecourt, deputy city sur
veyor of the city Of New Orleans,
which is deposited in the recorders
office of this parish; together with all
the buildings and Improvements
thereon and thereunto belonging.
Terms and conditions-Cash i'm
United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Dor 81. xriiIa o. Z :
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
Well Fixed For Conversation

According to the Southern Tele-
phone News, Louisiana is well fixed
for the noble art of conversation.
New Orleans, Of course, leads with
%, 500 telephones; Shreveport has
4Ol3, Baton Rouge 1855, Alexandria
1888, Lake Charles 1477, Monroe
l245, Lafayette 651, New Iberia 623,
Crowley Cyl, Jennings AIS, Mansfield
446, Franklin 420, Thibodaux 382,
Minden 399, Hammond 384, Houma
456, Morgan City 364, Donaldson
vile 357, Natchitoches 357, Coying-
ton 356.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

Will some astute tinancier explain
WHY it is that the banks OF New Or
leans are reducing their interest rates
on savings from and 3k to per
cent, while the Shreveport, Opelousas
and other Louisiana banks are m
creasing the rate from 8 to BE and a
Der cent? The most palpalbe explain
alton, of course, is that money is cas-
Ter and the idle surplus greater in the
city than in the country" but II So
WHY so?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

A. J, Maumus of New iberia, La,
has been appointed by President Will
son as receiver of customs at Port au
Prince, Hayti, at salary Of $4,000 q
wear. This is the most lucrative Of
fee to which Louisianian has been
appointed under the present national
administration, with one exception
John Ewing, brother of National Com
mitteeman Robert Ewing, receives
salary of $4,000 year as United
States minister to Honduras. 1t is
understood that the nomination OF
Mr.. Maumus was made on the recon-
mendation of Senator Broussard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

Edward B. Mclean has begun pro
ceedings in the District Of Coiumbls
courts with view to breaking the Wll
of his father, the late John Il. NC
Lean, owner of the Cincinnati En-
ouirer and Washington Post, VINO
died several weeks ago, leaving {
large estate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

Ex-United States Senator j. Il.
Thornton of Louisiana went to Wash
ington recently to take up his luties
as civilian member of the board Of
ordnance and Notifications, and was
given very cordial reception by his
former colleagues on visiting the ma
tional senate chamber. He was i'm
mediately surrounded by his former
fellow senators and held an informal
reception in the Democratic cloak
room, where the new members were
presented to him. Later he was ex-
tended the courtesy of his old seat
and occupied it during the mornings
debate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
SETH GUION

is hereby announced as candidate
for district attorney of the twenty
seventh judicial district, comprising
the parishes of Ascension, Assump-
ton and St. James, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary eiec-
ton to be held Tuesday, Sept. W.
1916.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
PHILIP H. GILBERT

is hereby announced as a candidate
for district judge of the twenty
seventh judicial district, comprising
The parishes of Ascension, Assump-
tion and St. James, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary
election to be held Tuesday, Sept. IL:
1916.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

Hons. w. F. Blackman and James
Andrews of alexandria will be candi-
dates to succeed themselves as district
judges of the Rapides-G Grant judicial
district, and three other lawyers are
spoken of as possible contenders for
the two Offices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CALEB C. WEBER

is hereby announced as candidate
for the office of district attorney OF
the twenty-seventh Judicial district
subject to the action OF the Demo,
cratic primary election to be held
Tuesday, Sept. II, 1916.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

The Prohibition party's national
convention is in session at st. paui'
Mimi, this week. "The Drys ex-
pect to poll a larger vote this year
than ever before.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

W. E. Beasley, well-known young
citizen of Rapides parish, died at Lee
compile from being struck in the alb
domen while cranking his automobile.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
For RENT

A T AN EXTREMELY Low RATE, two
"A small cottages in Nichols avenue, be
tween Lessard and st. Patrick streatg
Apply to MRS. JAMES PORTER, Donald
sonviile. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22

RFUVERN NJ ENT POSITIONS. Postoffiee ex-
vi ANIMATION Sept. 90. Our students head
hses ana secure appointments. Prepa-
ration by Civil Service expert and forn,ar
examiner. One-third cash. balance when an
pointed. SEISA CIVIL SERVICE school.
Audubon Building, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
FOR SALE

DURE BRED HAMPSHIRE PICS. four
i months old. from registered stock.
Price. SIS each, Apply to or address
GERMANIA PLANTATION Hohen sairna
La. Telephone ga s
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1olal 60.SU44
The principal items of the expense
account are payments of $4,000 to
Pugh & Lemann, attorneys, covering
services from July, 1914, to July 81,
1915, and $4,000 to James P. Armi-
tage, iquidator, for services during
the same period.
The item of $2750 for loss on real
ization covers loss on sale of Belle
Clos plantation.
The total liabilities to the ordinary
creditors Of the bank amount to
$3.50, 554.23, having been reduced by
the sum of $I774.06 since the second
provisional account by the allowing OF
offsets to that amount.
The distribution OF dividend No. 2
is shown by the following schedule:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
WANTED

Infl TIE CUTTERS. oak and cypress,
AUU Pay days Ist and 18th of each
month. Apply to Z. W. ROGERS,
SIocum, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
PEOPLES BANK LIQUIDATION.
Dividend of Six Per Cent to Be Dis
tributed Shortly.

James P. AFmitage, special agent to
the examiner of state banks in the Ii
quotation of the Peoples Bank of DON
aldsonville, which suspended business
July IA, 1914, has filed his third pro-
visional account Of receipts and dis
bursements, together with a petition
asking for authorization by the dis
trict court to distribute the funds on
hand among the depositors and ordi
nary creditors Of the defunct institu-
ton in the proportion of six per cent
Of their respective claims.
Permission is also requested to pay
the special agent, Mr.. Armitage, on
account of services rendered in the
liquidation, the sum of $1lOO, and
Pugh & Lemann, attorneys to the Ii
quidator, the sum of $3.50.
The account shows that since the
payment of dividend No. 2 a total Of
$47,628.76 has been collected. The
disbursements aggregate $33,204.41,
leaving a balance on hand of $14,-
234.35.
Receipts and disbursements are
itemized as follows:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-22
HELP WANTED-MALE, FEMALE.

W. B. STUART
President Parish Board Of School Directors.