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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
4 NOTABLE ANNIVERSARY.

The celebration by our Catholic
community on the 23rd instant of the
seyenty-ffth anniversary Of the ar
rival Of the Sisters Of Charity at Dom
aldsonville was anotable and interest
ing event, and me upon which the
order st Sisters of Charity, the Cath
Ole church and the community at
large are to, be alike congratulated.
In the Chief Of December "a, 1892,
a faithful history OF the founding and
career of st. Vincent's House, or
St. Vincent's Institute as it has been
called for many years, was published,
the first installment of which was
written by Sister Gonzaga in 1914,
and the supplemental chapter written
in December, 1891, by Sister con-
|nected with the institution whose
modesty impelled her to withhold her
name from the article. This history
is reproduced in the present number
of our paper, and that it will be read
with great interest by our people can
not be doubted.
St. Vincent's has always held very
high rank among the educational in
stitutions that have redounded to the
credit and substantial benefit of this
community. It deserves to be classed
as leader among our "oldest and
best" and in wishing that its first
three quarters of century of ex-
istence may be heightened into many
more generations of success and
prosperity, the Chief expresses unan-
imous public sentiment and feeling.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

AS result Of the offer of DR.. E. K.
Sims and Ferrier Blanchard to pur-
chase each two war savings stamps
from the boy and girl in the high
school department as well as the boy
and girl in the elementary grades who
should sell by the end Of the present
week the greatest amount Of war saw
ings and thrift stamps as represented
by their face value, the awards were
as follows: High school department,
Ida Kaufman and John Saxon; ele-
mentary department, Marie Winter
and Baldwin Delery.
The selling campaign is now waxing
warm, and the five remaining days be-
fore the contest ends Thursday, jan
uary 81, will be characterized by still
greater efforts on the part of the en-
thusiastic young patriots. The grand
total of s6l39.75 as shown above
places the Donaldsonville High School
strictly in the running, and if the
pace set during the past week can be
maintained, it means that we have an
excellent chance to win.
Inasmuch as the pupils We're great
ly handicapped by the inclement
weather on Monday past, the day fix
ed for the big drive, it has been de-
cided to give them another oppor-
tunity; so the first good day during
the coming week will be taken adj
vantage of by the proven workers to
call on every citizen Of Donaldsonville
and vicinity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
SAVE COAL FOR UNCLE SAM.
Important Conservation Movement to
Be Launched January 80.

Next Wednesday, the 3Otf inst,
will be national Tag Your Shovel
day, when the school children Of the
country will perform the patriotic
duty of attaching to coal shovels tags
bearing on one side the injunction to
"Save that shovelful Of coal day for
Uncle SAM" and on the reverse half
a dozen hints as to how coal may be
saved.
Writing to request that the Chief
give publicity to this movement, Hon,
Charles E. Schwing, of Plaquemine,
chairman of the local committee for
Ascension and Iberville parishes,
says:
"The saving of fuel throughout the
country is urgent in order that our
soldiers, our sailors, our associates in
the great war and the vast civilian
populations Of this and our allied
countries may be provided for, and !
earnestly trust and confidently be-
lieve that the school children of this
local district, comprising Ascension
and Iberville parishes, will gladly,
cheerfully, and enthusiastically do
their best in carrying into the homes
of the people generally the meaning
and the significance of this national
Tag Your-Shovel Day."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
St. Philomene Plantation Sold.

The St. Philomene plantation On
the west bank Of Bayou Lafourcha
about four miles below Donaldson.
vile, for many years owned and cul-
tivated by Thos. D. Cox, ST., and hts
son, Thos. D. Cox, Jr., has been sold
hy them to the Clause Bros, formerly
located on the Himalaya plantation in
Assumption parish, for a considera-
ton of $4,000. The place comprises
200 arpents of land in cultivation. ard
aga arpents of wood land. Corn to
the value of $3.50 was also acquired
by the purchasers from the vendors
of the tract. The new owners have
taken possession of the property. Ar.
Cox and his son are temporarily re-
siding with w. H. Cox and family on
Belle Terre plantation. The young
er Mr.. Cox has not yet made any
plans for the future, but hopes to
find an opening in some line OF en-
deavor that will permit of his remain
ing in this locality, which desire, It
need not be added, is shared by his
extensive coterie of friends and se-
hereabout,s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Women to Institute Liberty LoaR
Campaign.

A public meeting in the interest of
the third Liberty loan will be held at
the courthouse in Donaldsonville Sun
day afternoon at o'clock, under the
auspices of the woman's committee Of
the National Council Of Defense, Lou
isiana division. Mrs. Funk, who has
been one of the retained attorneys
representing the International Har-
vester Company of Illinois, and Who
is member Of the national board of
the wonaan's committee of the Nation
al Council Of Defense as chairman of
the Liberty loan committee, will de-
liver an address. Mrs. Funk is pres
entity touring Louisiana in behalf of
the coming loan, and has addressed
meetings at New Orleans and other
places. Mrs. w. S. Holmes, of Baton
Rouge, chairman Of the sixth district
Of the state organization, will also be
present. Arrangements for the meet
ing are being made by Mrs. Walter
Lemann, who rs the representative of
Ascension parish on the woman's COM
mittee Of the national defense council.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Rearrangement of Trains Proposed

Rearrangement OF Trains rfoPoseo
The Texas & Pacific Railroad has
applied to the railroad commission OF
Louisiana for permission to diseon-
tinue train No. %, arriving here at
LIZ D. M, and in it's place to resume
the operation of train No. 20, which
formerly passed Donaldsonville at
7:37 a. m. 1t is pointed out by the
railroad company that two east-bound
trains are presently being operated
between New Orleans and Adds in
the afternoon, Nos. % and "a, rum
ming within two hours Of each other,
while only one train goes down IN the
morning, No. 90, which passes here at
5 ;23 a. m. and make no local stops.
O. B. Webb, of New Orleans, district
passenger agent of the road, vas N
Donaldsonville last week interviewing
local business men with reference to
the proposed change of trains, and Sc
curing signatures to petition ad-
dressed to the railroad commission
asking that the necessary authority
be granted. The plan was generally
approved here, not single ob,ee-
ton having been registered up to the
time we saw Mr.. Webb.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
DEEDS OF KINDNESS.

The Chief deems it indeed privi-
lege to be able to cite several in
stances of practical philanthropy OF
which this community has been the
fortunate beneficiary during the re-
cent protracted spell of severe
weather, and in these dark days OF
alleged "profteering" and boarding,
the deeds of disinterested kindness to
which reference is made become par
ticularly noticeable and commendable.
Learning that the coal supply of
Donaldsonviile had been exhausted
and that great deal of suffering was
likely to be entailed thereby, Jacob
Lebermuth, president of the Bank Of
Ascension and owner of the Salisbury
sugar plantation six miles below this
city, on Sunday before last, in the
height of the cold wave then prevail
ing, had ten four-mule carts hitched
up in which he despatched to Donald
sonyille 176 barrels of coal. The fuel
was taken to the residence of J. S.
Thibaut, vice president and cashier
of the Bank Of Ascension, under
whose supervision it was distributed
to all corners in the proportion of not
more than three barrels to each ap-
plicant, at the customary rate of 10
cents barrel.
This timely action undoubtedly
averted much discomfort and distress,
and the city council at its meeting on
the 14th instant voiced the unanl-
nous sentiment Of the community in
resolution commencing Mr.. Leber-
muth for his manifestation of philan-
thropy and sympathy toward his fell
low citizens and their families This
gentleman is noted for his generosity
and public spirit, having been llber-
al contributor to the local Red Cross
branch on more than one occasion,
besides evincing his big-heartedness
in various other ways.
In this connection it can be added
that the Texas & Pacific Railway Com
pany and the Burton-Swartz Lumber
Company are also deserving of the
thanks Of the community for assist
ing to relieve the fuel famine. At the
request of Mayor Sims, the railway
company, through Receiver j. L. Ian.
caster, on Tuesday sent carload OF
coal to Donaldsonville from Adds,
billing it to the city at rate per ton
actually less than was paid by the
road for the coal at the mines. Mr..
Burton, of the Burton-Swartz Com
pany, complied with Mayor Sims ap-
peal for wood by sending a carload
of sawmill slabs, although the fuel was
urgently needed by the company's
planning mill. Both the coal and the
wood were distributed by the Con-
sumers' Coal Company, of which J..
Run,sey Duke is manager. at no ad-
vance in prices, the coal being sold
at 10 cents per barrel, the rate pre-
vailine prior to the shortage, and the
slabs being cut into stove wood at
the coal yard and retailed at cost,
$3.50 per cord delivered.
These transactions were highly
ereditable to all concerned and our
community is fortunate in having
such friends in need as these gentle
men proved themselves to be.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Loses Carload of Mules in Transit.

Sandy Truxillo received a tele-
gram Thursday informing him that a
carload shipment of twenty mules and
three horses consigned to him from
East st. Louis had been destroyed in
an accident at Fulton, KY, January
|23. The message did not disclose the
nature of the mishap. Mr.. Truxillo
had just purchased these animals, hav-
ing returned Tuesday afternoon from
a trip to St. Louis for the purpose.
They were valued at $4,000. OF
course the railroad company is re-
sponsible for the loss, but an in
definite period may ensue before the
claim is adjusted, and in the mean
time Mr.. Truxillo will doubtless be
seriously handicapped in his business
operations through the tying up Of
such large amount of capital at this
particular time, when the trade in
horses and mules is at its height. His
host of friends will regret to learn Of
his hard luck.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
DON'T OVERLOOK INCOME TAX
Deputy Collector Here to Explain Law
and Aid You to Make Return.

Deputy Collector of Internal Reye-
nue. S. J. Coogan arrived mere THIS
morning from Convent and has es-
tablished his headquarters at the
courthouse, where he is prepared 20
receive income tax returns from All
nersons liable for taxation under the
federal law. Every married couple
whose Joint net income for lS1f
eoualled or exceeded $2000,and every
single person whose income totaiied
$1,000 or more, is subject to the IN
come tax and must make that TACT
known TO the government. 1t Is up
to the taxpayer to come forward vol
UNFAIRLY. and failure to do so may re-
suit in the assessment Of penalties
ranging from $40 to $1,000, or the INA
position of jail sentence. SO II you
don't want to take chances on paying
heavy fine or going to jail, 1t wouio
be we'll for you to call on the income
tax man. Returns must be IN the
hands of the collector of internal
revenue by March /, 1918. -,
Deputy Coogan will be here until
Saturday, Feb. 9, inclusive, and all
who are affected by the law are urged
to call on him for information. He
will be pleased to render every pos
sible assistance in filing out the
forms and completing returns, thus
saving the taxpayer considerable
worry and trouble. There will be
no charge for his services. Don't de'
lay, but act at once and avoid dis
agreeable possibilities.
A public meeting will be held IN
the courthouse next Tuesday night
at 7 o'clock, at which a gentleman
from New Orleans who has made
careful study of the income tax la"
will explain the provisions OF the
measure, and be prepared to answer
any and all questions that may DC
propounded on the subject. Every
body is invited to attend. s~~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
BELOVED CITIZEN MOURNED.
Death of Capt. }P. r. Babin Brings
Sincere Sorrow to Many.


Capt P. T.. Babin, one Of Ascen-
sion's oldest, most widely known and
best beloved citizens, died at.his home
above Darrow at 9 o'clock Friday
morning, aged n years, 6 months
and IL days. He had been in poor
health for some time, suffering rather
from the infrmities of age than from
any specific ailment, but while it was
known that his candle of life was
burning low in the socket, the sad
announcement that the feeble flame
had finally been extinguished by the
dread hand of death proved none the
less a shock to his legion of friends
and was received with profound sor-
row wherever the genial old gentle
man was known.
The funeral took place this fore
noon, with services at st. Anthonys
Chapel in barrow, Rev. Adrien Loots
officiating, and interment in the tomb
of Major Victor Maurin Camp, U. c.
", in the Donaldsonville Catholic
cemetery. The members of the lat
ter organization, with which deceased
had long been affiliated, attended the
obsequies in a body, constituting a
guard of honor to the mortal remains
of their lamented comrade. sa
Capt. Babin operated a hack line
between Burnside and Darrow for a
period of ten years, thereby building
up passenger traffic between those
points which made possible the sub
sequent institution of regular
steamboat service by the Burnside
and Donaldsonville Packet Company,
which was organized for the purpose.
He was one of the original stock
holders of the latter corporation, and
for fifteen years filled position in its
employ as clerk on the steamer Ora
Gle Kent and afterward on the steam
er Virgie, retiring from active service
about four years ago on account OF
advancing age. By reason OF his un-
failing courtesy and cheerfulness, he
made friends of all the patrons OF the
line and everyone else with whom he
came in contact, and it is genuine
tribute to his memory that even now,
after the lapse of four years, ne is
often atfectionately asked about by
|
An official Of the company says OF
him, "He was the most popular, eff
fcient, honest, kindly, reliable,
thoughtful man l ever knew" which
encomium will be heartily Endorsed
by all comprised within the illimita-
Bile. circle of friends and acquaint-
.ances Of this nobleman of nature.
Although childless themselves
| Capt. Babin and his good wife took
into their home and reared several
orphans, their warm-hearted gen.
erosity of mind and hand finding ex-
preston in the benevolences and ten
der care lavished upon these bene-
ficiaries of their practical Christian"
ity.
To the venerable widow, made des-
olate by the taking away Of her de-
voted mate, heartfelt sympathy is ex-
tended BY the entire community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
cH A R T E R
PEYTAvIN PLANTING CO.. INC.

United States of America-state of Louisi-
ana--Parish of Orleans.
DE IT KNOWN, that on this 18th day Of
I'D the month OF January, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
eighteen tl91S), and of the independence of
the United States of America the one hum
dred and forty-second 142nd).. before me.
Watts K. Leverich. notary public, duly
commissioned and qualified in and for the
parish of Orleans, therein residing, and in the
presence of the witnesses hereinafter named
and undersigned, personally came and APP
peared the several persons whose names are
hereunto subscribed who declared that. avail
ing themselves Of the provisions of the laws
of this state relative to the organization of
corporations, they have covenanted and
agreed. and do by these presents covenant
agree, bind, form and constitute themselves,
as well such persons as may hereafter
Join or become associated with them. into a
corporation and body polite in law. for the
objects and PURPOSES and under the agree
ments and stipulations following, to-wit:
ARTICLE I.
The name and title of this corporation
shall be PEYTAVIN PLANTING COMPANY.
INC, and under its corporate name it shall
enjoy succession for the full term and period
of ninety mine years from and after the date
hereof. and shall have power and authority
to contract. sue and be sued; to accept and
receive mortgages, pledges or other hypothe-
Cations; to make and use corporate seal
and the same to break and alter Mt pleasure /;
20 purchase. receive lease, hold. or other
wise acquire and convey. as well as mort
gage and hypotheca5e under its corporate
name, property both real and personal and
mixed; to borrow money and make and issue
bonds and other evidences of debt, and to se-
cure the same by mortgage and otherwise:
to acquire, hold and reissue shares of its
capital stock; to namS and appoint such man
ayers and directors. sbfficers and agents. as
the interest and convenience of said corpora
ton may require; ana to make and establish,
as well as alter and anaenHat pleasure, such
by.iaws. rules and regulations for the man
agement and regulation OF the affairs OF the
corporation as may be necessary. proper or
convenient.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
The Chief is not responsible tor
views expressed by correspondents.
Up to You, Mr.Lemann and Mi. Reass.

Up to You, Mr.Lemann and Mi. Ressss.
Donaldsonville, La, Jan. rs, 1913.
Editor Chief:
] Permit me to express the great tn
terest have taken in the controversy
appearing in your columns between
"a Taxpayer" and other citizens OF
this parish with regard to teachers
salaries, and to deplore the fact than
not only had "a Taxpayer the last
word, after presenting some exceed
fnply. weak and vulnerable arguments
III support OF his contention, but a.
parentIy he successfully acalled the
hand Of both Mr.. Lemann and :Mr.
Reuss when he challenged them TO
state whether they personally were
willing to pay increased taxes IN or"
der that the salaries of the poor
teachers" might be raised.
1t is source of genuine regret ana
disappointment to me-and dare say
to all the other teachers of this par
ish-that after gallantly rushing 70
our defense and feelingly expressing
their sympathy for our cause, these
two gentlemen, so we'll known all
over the parish for their public spirit
and especially for their interest IN
the schools, should have, when the
real test came, remained stonily ST.
lent.
"A Taxpayers" arguments can be
decisively smashed-on paper--ou.,
what availeth the effort if the real
friends" of the school teachers and
other big taxpayers of the parish are
unwilling to "come through when
nut to the test. Yours truly,
SCHOOL TEACHER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
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RED CROSS NOTES.
By MISS FREDA SINGER.

The needle helps the sword.
Much regret is expressed anent the
illness Of our chairman, Mrs. C.Hinei,
who has been greatly missed at the
meetings. All good wishes are ex-
tended to her for hasty recovery.
Our treasurer and bandage i'm
structor, Mrs. James P. Armitage, has
been missed also, measles in her
home having kept her away. At our
next meeting we hope to have both
Mesdames Himel and Armitage with
us in their official capacities.
Orders from Washington insist that
100 undergarment MUST be made
and delivered next week. All CO.
operation is urged that this order
may be completed and sent in:
Mrs. R. Singer, chairman of sup
plies, has sent in the following: Is
sweaters, helmet, mufflers, pair
sox, IT bed shirts, Is convalescent
robes.
The needle helps the sword.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
OFFER SITE FOR NEGRO SCHOOL
Police Jury and School board Asked
to Provide Building.

At the request OF Supt. H. P.
Broussard, a conference of represent
alive colored citizens of Donaldson
Vile and vicinity was held Tuesday
night in the Office Of Dr.. ). II.
Lowery, the purpose OF the meeting
being in the interest OF education Tor
the negro children of this community
and of the parish.
After hearing the plans outlined by
Supt. Broussard, and after general
discussion of the matter, the follow
ing resolutions, addressed to the po-
lice jury and school board OF Ascen-
sion parish, were adopted:
"Whereas, the education OF the
colored children of this vicinity and
of the parish is matter OF SERIOUS
import to the welfare of both the
white and cofored people; and
"Whereas, inadequate facilities are
provided for them by the police jury
and the school board; and
"Whereas, it is necessary that some
action be taken by those in authority
and by the negro citizens OF TINS com
munity and parish; be it
"Resolved, that we respectfully
petition both the police jury and the
school board to take immediate action
toward providing the necessary build
ings, equipment and teachers to carry
the educational work among the ne.
gro children of this vicinity and OF
the parish as whole.
Resolved further, that we con.
slider the type Of schools which will
train our boys and girls along the
lines of agriculture, domestic science
and the manual training arts to be
best suited to them,
"Resolved further, that, in order te
show our good faith and earnestness
we pledge ourselves, for this com
munity, to buy suitable site for ar
agricultural school and turn it over
to the school board whenever either
the school board or the police jury
shall be ready to build"
The resolutions are signed by DR.
| J. H. Lowery, chairman; ]. S. Brazier
secretary; E. D. Wright, F. Hams
Minor R. Tete, J. Ed. Duffel, Fred~ A
Landry, Rev. Nelson Milrow, julie:
Williams, VIM. E. Sullivan, Rev. L. S
Harrell, Claiborne Williams, V. c
Gabrielle, w. F. A. Gaines, Georgt
Thompson, and Paul Leblanc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
"Heatless Day. Observed.

"Heatless day" was observed here
last Monday by ali Of the business es-
adjustments and industrial enter
prises affected by the fuel administra-
TONS order. The saloons remained
open, but were without heat of any
kind. Barber shops were generally
closed. and most Of the larger stores
suspended business early in the after
noon. Tuesday having been desig-
mated as the day on which no fuel
shall be burned by theatres and
amusement places. instead of Mon
day as originally fixed, the Grand was
dark" on the former day, and will
continue to be closed on Tuesdays UNI
til the expiration Of the ten weeks
period proclaimed by the fuel ad-
ministration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Catarrh Of Stomach
Did Not Know Il

Mrs. selena Tanner. Athens, Ohio,
writes: Il cannot find words to ex-
press my thanks for your kind ad.
vice. / never once thought / had ca
tarrh o. the stomach. i commenced
taking Peruna, as you directed. My
stomach continued, to hurt me for
about two weeks after / began the
medicine, and then It stopped. now
have a good appetite, while before
was nearly starved
Those who ebjset to liquid medl-
cines can procure Peruna Tablets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Communications Crowded Out.

We regret that communications
from "a Democrat and Hon. Henry
C. Brand, on subjects OF great public
interest, are unavoidably omitted
from today's Chief, owing to lack OF
space. They will appar next week.