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AMERICANS BLOCK RAID.

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10

ganization of teams in every COM
munity and that the movement be
conducted by the Farm Labor Man
ager of each county. The teams go
to and from their work in automo-
biles and the wages for the season
nave been set at twenty cents AN
hour for ordinary work and TWEEN
ty-hVe cents an. hour for harvest
work.
The Commission strongly endorsed
the work of the Farm Labor Bureau
which is being organized by Lieuten-
ant Governor Frank b. McClain.
The question of securing an ample
supply of seed buckwheat was dis
cussed and the Bureau of Markets
was instructed to at once locate am
pie supplies for the farmers. Miss
A. Lippincott, of Philadelphia, was
named an assistant director of the
Bureau of Markets. Miss Lippincott
has had three years experience with
the Bureau of Markets of the United
states Department of Agriculture,
and succeeds j. Wallace Hallowell
Jr., resigned.
Some of the commissioners re-
ported that the farm tractors being
placed with the farmers through
the department of Agriculture and
the Commission of Public Safety and
De1ense nave been doing splendid
work and are being appreciated by
the farmers who were unable to get
their helds in shape for the seasons
crops. Secretary Patton reported
that there were thirty-six tractors
now at work or being TRANSPORTED
TO working units throughout the
state.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10
VOLUNTEERS TO
WORK ON FARMS
Some Suggestions Regarding
Farm Labor Made by Agri-
cultural Commission

Organized teams of businessmen
who are willing to give day each
week for work on nearby farms vas
strongly urged as a means of solving
the farm labor problem during the
coming season by the Commission
of Agriculture at it's meeting yes
terday. Five members were here.
The commission heard a report of
the plan adopted in New Castle and
strongly recommended it's use in
every community of the state where
there is an acute shortage of farm
labor. In Lawrence county volun-
teer teams are being made up of the
leading professional and business
men, each team comprising six or
eight men. The teams make weekly
trips to farms where their services
are needed and the farmer has his
work so organized that an immense
lot of good can be accomplished
during one day. The volunteers are
paid two dollars a day by the farm
er and are boarded. The excursions
of the city men to the farms were
looked upon in a doubtful manner
at first, but the teams proved that
they were interested in their work
and n great amount of good was
accomplished. With thousands of
youths called from the farms this
year the plan of city volunteers in
teams will be strongly advocated
throughout the entire state.
The Commission will urge the Or
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10

to be there tomorrow to see that
Shorty" gets q hand. Bud" Weis-
er, of the Philadelphia Nationals and
Wilkes Barre, sure ought to be nble
to handle left field, and right field
finds another veteran, George Hunt
er, long with Brooklyn; then with
Wilkes Barre and Elmira, Manager
Cockill is we'll provided with back
stops, beginning with that sterling
pioneer, Lew Ritter, who spent a
good part of his life prying salary
out of Charles Ebbetts, of Brooklyn.
Catcher Peterson proved himself q
topnotoher with the Boston Amer
leans, with Providence, Elmira and
in the Tristate League, A reinforce
ment for behind the bat is Red"
Atticks, the Steelton star, who is
winning his spurs,
If the weather is fair tomorrow
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10

the big park should be Jammed With
fans for this Will be high class, big
league baseball, the kind you nay
couple dollars to see at the Polo
Grounds,
In the group picture printed to-day
the front row, from left to right, in
cludes Buck" Ramsey, Hunter,
Bud" Welser, Neild. Stutz, Ritter
and Yerkes, The back row, also
reading from left to right, includes
Clarke, Peterson and Miller, The
other pictures are those of the direc-
tors, Harry Bent, w, w, Leok and
It, It, McEntee, not forgetting Ed
die" Plank in his new uniform, Man
ager Coekill wishes to have it an
nounced that the opening game will
start promptly at $50 in order that a
big delegation of Bethlehem fans
may catch the return train,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10
WOULD MAKE FARM
OF POTOMAC PARK

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Calder, of
New York wants the land in and
ahC ut Potomac Park used, not Eor
Solting, but for growing crops. The
senator has had a resolution passed
by the Senate asking the Secretary
OF War to explain to Congress if sny
OF the land used last year by the Soy
Scouts to raise corn has been with
drawn from cultivation and laid out
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10

in golf links, and also why the land
east of the railroad tracks, which
has been laid our for golf links,
should not be used for farming.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10
STANDING OF THE CLUBS

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
American League
Chicago at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Boston.
Detroit at New York,
Cleveland nt Washington,
National League
o. ErookiyR ut BcAton,
Cincinnati! At st. Louis,
New York at Pittsburgh.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results
Rochester, B jaraey City, /.
Newark, Il Syracuse, III in
nlngH).
Baltimore, g. Buffalo, I.
BInEhamton, 81 Toronto, 3.
TodHy'H Schedule
Toronto at Blnghamton.
Buffalo at Baltimore.
Rochester at Jersey City.
Syracuse at Newark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10
Baseball Summary;
Where They Play Today
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
American League

New York. z; Philadelphia, 8.
Washington. 4; Boston. 8 (ten in
nings).
Cleveland. 6: Detroit, 8.
Other teams not scheduled.
National League
New York. 4; Philadelphia, /.
Chicago. 6; Pittsburgh. 2.
Cincinnati. 6; st. Louis. 5.
Brooklyn, 8; Boston, /.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-10
CARL BECK
FAILS TO SCORE
But Tech Sophomores. Did
Not Need Him to Win
Track Events
TECH TRACK FINALS

The sophomore class track team
ran away with the meet held this
week under the auspices of the three
lower classes at Tech under the di-
rection of Coach Hill. The second
year lads tailed more points than
their opponents combined. The re-
suits of yesterday were the finals
from the four days results. For the
first time during the meet Carl Beck
failed to score. The main reason was
that he did not enter any of the
events.
The final event on the program
was the relay race between the three
classes. 1t was won by the juniors
in S.56 As. The winning quartet was
composed of Hinkle. Shope, W.
Keane and ]. Beck. The sophs came
in second with Allen, Wilsbach,
Fleam and G. Germer. The freshies
were winks, Storey, Blymire and
Sparrow.
Ken" Boyer and Oscar Miller tied
in the pole vault with leap of nine
feet. Heagy was third.
Hoffsommer, a freshman, landed
first place in the half-mile. He is
looked upon as one OF the most
promising distance lads in the insti-
tuition. Malick. Sparrow. Hinkle and
w. Keane, finished in that order.
Tony" wilsbach landed another
first place in the hammer throw with
n IL
man. was second. with Dunkleberger.
Elmer and Story following in order.
Coach Hill will make his selection
for the Pittsburgh meet from the
winners OF the events this week,
and will endeavor TO again bring
home the honors from the Smoky
City," Last year was the first time
that the Maroon went 10 PittEburgh,
Yet they succeeded IN bringing back
the laureis. During the week Coach
Hill was assisted by c. W, Miller,
physical director at the y. NJ. c. A,
as we'll as w. ID. Meikel. n former
state athlete, now member of the
Tech faculty.
TECH TEAMS IN HARD BATTLE
Two teams OF Tech Freshmen,
Section 10 and Section Q, had hard
battle yesterday on the Island
grounds. the former winning ga, All
hands on Section 0 sesmsd TO take
particular effort to slug the pill down
at Shortstnp Kaiser, who with SONS
difficuity managed TO escape with
his life and pretty good record. II
was Il typical real American iinaup.
for Section 10 used Miehlovitz as
pitcher and he made good by fan
ming twsivs OF the enemy, Pitcher
KohimaH, of ths opponents, was
some uss also, for besides clever
fiinging. hs scored three runs with
his triple,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Mrs. Leonce Trepagnier.

Mrs. Leonce Trepagnier, nee Mag
gle Pfister, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pfster, worthy citizens of this
city, passed away at the home of her
parents, with whom she and her hus-
band were residing, in Chetimaches
street, yesterday morning at 2:20
o'clock, after an illness of ten days
with bronchial pneumonia. The body
was ernbalmed, and the funera. de-
layed pending the arrival of de-
ceased brothers, Lieutenant Leonard
Pfster of Camp Pike, Arkansas, and
Private George Pfster, a student at
the Long Island aviation camp, New
York. The former arrived yesterday
and the latter this afternoon. De-
ceased was a young woman of q
sweet and cheerful deposition, noble
character and enjoyed the esteem OF
a large circle of Warm persona,
friends. Her untimely demise has
cast gloom over the entire com
munity. Besides her husband and
father and mother, she leaves to
mourn her loss four brpthers, George,
John, Jr., Leonard AID Alvin, and
three sisters, Adeline, Laura and
Althea. The funeral took place this
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the
Catholic church, and the mortal re-
mains laid to rest in the family tomb
in the Catholic cemetery. The Chief
tenders sincere sympathy to the fam
ily in their sore affection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
NEUROLOGICAL.
Mrs. Henry Goette.

Mrs. Henry Goette, nee Louise
Schaff, passed away at her home in
Chetimaches street inethis city, at 8
o'clock last Wednesday, night, after
a brief illness from pneumonia. Mrs.
Goette was of very robust constitu-
ton and was apparently in the very
best of health when stricken several
days ago, and despite every care and
attention that was bestowed upon
her by kind and affectionate relatives
and friends and the gallant battle
which she made for life, she sue
cumbed to the ravages of the disease
and passed away surrounded by those
to whom she was dear in life. De-
ceased was a noble, pious and chart
table woman; good wife, devoted
and loving mother. Besides her aged
parents, NJ. and Mrs. Henry Schaff,
ST., she leaves to mourn her loss her
husband; three young children, Lin
den, Lillian and Ellen Goette; one
sister, Mrs. Henry Hunley of Nc
Donoughville, and five brothers, John,
Henry, Jr., Edward, and Joseph
Schaff, all of this city, and George
Schaff of Vicksburga Miss. The flu
neral took place Thursday morning
at $3.50 O'Clock, WITH ervices at the
Catholic church aka | erment in the
Catholic cemetery. t-he Chief joins
the many friends of the family in
extending sincere sympathy in their
great loss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
lN' gT Fa-.-1 s.Sfs us.'5Hs-'
Pierre Delatte.

Pierre Delatte, a native and al.
most lifelong resident OF Donaldson
vile, passed away after a brief i'll
ness at his home in Thibodaux last
Sunday morning at o'clock, aged 45
years and 10 months. Deceased lost
mis- mother when a small child and
was reared to manhood by his cous-
ms, Mr.. and Mrs. Justilien De-
latte, worthy residents of this city,
and resided here following the occu
patton of brickmason until about
three years ago, when he accepted
employment with the Standard Oil
Company in this city, and later re-
moved to Thibodaux to assume the
management of the company's agency
in that town, and held this position at
the time of his death. He was
hard working and industrious man
and enjoyed the confidence and es-
TEEN of large circle y admiring
friends, to whom his unlmely death
has proven severe shock. He was
a patriotic citizeG loving andCfuti-
full husband and an affectionate
father and warm friend to all those
who claimed his friendship. The
funeral took place at Thibodaux Sun
day evening at o'clock and was con-
Quoted under the auspices of the
Knights of Columbus and Red Men.
of which organizations he was a
Jealous member. Services were con-
Quoted at the Catholic church and
the mortal remains were laid to rest
in the family tomb in the Catholic
cemetery at that place. Deceased is
survived by his wife, formerly Miss
Emma Montero of this city; three
children, Ledia, Emily and Pierre, Jr.
two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Braud and
Miss Elizabeth Delatte, and four
brothers, Joseph, Ferdinand, Paul
and Charles Delatte. The Chief prof
fers it's deepest sympathy to the
grief stricken relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Miss Antoinette Schexnaydre.

Miss Antoinette Schexnaydre, a
highly esteemed and beloved. young
lady, sank into eternal sleep at the
residence of her grandfather, Alidor
Waguespack, on the Stella plantation
in the fourth ward of this parish, last
Wednesday night at 8.o'clock, vic
tim of influenza. Miss Schexnaydre
who was Is years of age, was taken
sick about week ago. Her illness
quickly developed into pneumonia,
and despite the very best of medical
care and the kind attention of low
ing and devoted relatives, she passed
away. Deceased was young lady Of
most pleasing personality and kindly
disposition and a pious and devout
Catholic. An aged mother, Mrs. Sid
|ney Schexnaydre, and three sisters
and one brother are bereft by her
untimely demise. The funeral took
place Thursday at o'clock p. m.
Services were held at the Catholic
church and internent IN the Catho-
lie cemetery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
FIorentir Truxillo.

Florentin Truxi1lo, aged 25, a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Come Truxillo, pres
entity residing in Cuba, and 9 grand
son of Confederate y eteran Estave
Hidalgo and wife, died ut the home OF.
his grandparents, in Assumption par
ish, last Wednesday morning at |
o'clock. The funeral took place at
the Valenzuela Catholic church and
the interment in the Catholic Gene
terry of the church. Deceased was in
the cavalry service Of the United
States army and was stationed at
Camp Logan when he was discharged
on account of injuries received while
in service. A horse fell on the SOL
der and he was in the hospital for
sometime: After his discharge he
returned to the homb Of his grand
parents. He died from pneumonia.
Two of his brothers, Esteve and
Benny, are with the army in France.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Stanley 2. Waguexpack.

Stanley P. Waguespack Of Burn
side, a private in the w ted States
army and member of tfI i59th Com
pany, 5th Group, Machil Gun Divi-
sion, died at Camp Hancl tk, Ga, last
Monday at $50 o'clock p. M, at the
age of % years, a victim of pneu-
monia brought on by influenza. De-
ceased was a member Of one of the
largest and most prominent families
in this section Of the state and for
several years past was engaged in rice
farming on a large scale in this par
ish as member of the firm of
WaguespaGK Brothers & Robert. He
was a hard working and Industrious
young man and his death, at the very
Threshold of a most promising ca
.reer, has proven a severe. blow to his
family and friends. The remains are
expected to reach Donaldsonville to-
morrow, and will be inferred in the
Catholic cemetery, after services
at the Catholic church. Deceased is
survived by his father and mother,
six brothers and three sisters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
SEVERN Paul Babin. 7

Severn Paul Bahin, a young cit
izen of New River, died at Cherry
Stone naval hospital, Cape Charles,
Va, on Oct. ~, at the age OF %
years from an attack of influenza.
Deceased was son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Vincent cabin, Of Duplessis; He was
horn and reared in New River and
graduated from the Dutchtown High
School, and afterwards taught
school for five years. He. joined the
United States navy on May 5 last, as
an apprentice seaman, and was as
signed to duty at the naval station
at Cape Charles, Va, where ne re-
NAMED up to the time Of his death.
He was a young mannof high char,
acter and was honored lnd respected
by all who knew HMM EThe remains
We're brought to this plEish and laid
to rest in the Catholic cemetery at
Prairieville on Oct. %, with the fu.
neral rites of the Catholic church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
TO Telephone Subscribers.

In the interest of efficient telephone
service and in order that the urgent
calls from the sick may receive
prompt attention, appeal to the peo-
ple. to restrict the use of their tele-
phones to necessary calls and to
make all telephone conversations
short. Remember, that operators are
human beings Six of our operators
are sick with the flu and the service
is short-handed, while the number of
calls is increased, due to the great
number of sick calls. We are all
vitality interested in prompt SER
vice, so let us help by using the tele-
phone only when necessary.
CUMBERLAND TEL. & TEL. CO.,
G. r. HARRISON, Manager.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Lewis He Martin.

Lewis H. Martin, demonstration
agent for the city of New Orleans,
died at Crowley last week, a victim
of influenza. The following mention
of his demise is taken from last Tues
days issue of the Times-PicaGune:
"The death of Lewis H. artin at
Crowley marked the passing of the
first and only farm demonstration
agent New Orleans has had. Mr..
Martin was also the first native Lou
isianian to rise in the demonstration
service, which he entered five years
ago. He was % years old, son of
DR.. F. R.. Martin of Breaux Bridge,
now of Crowley. He graduated from
the Louisiana State University with
degrees in agriculture and animal
|husbandry, and then took post grad
uate course at Cornell, where he also
won degree. He was Immediately
induced to join the demonstration
work in this state, and was assigned
| to Assumption parish.
"He showed marked ability as an or
ganizer and as practical guide in dl-
versifed agriculture and live stock
progress. When the war came on, and
the city joined the country in giving
impetus to increased food production,
Mr.. Martin was selected as especially
fitted for the important nosSSreated
here. ! G.
"a week ago infue9 alaeked
him, and he left note I'd 4. S. Arm
strong, superintendent of<Jhe city de.
partment of agriculture, stating that
he was too sick to finish the day and
that he, had gone home to fight it out
The attack developed into pneumonia
and death came on Saturday.
'In addition to his Arents, Mr.. Mar.
tin leaves four broth S in the army
and navy. One of h. brothers died
at Boston a few months ago after he
had also started towards the battle
front"
| Mr. Martin was engaged as farm
demonstration agent in the parish OF
Assumption for about three years anc
resigned that position to accept 3
similar one in New Orleans. He was
well and favorably known in this city
where his untimely death has cast {
deep gloom. 9
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Mrs. RI, c. Lanoux.

Mrs. H. C. Lanoux, wife Of well.
known farmer of New River, died at
her home at Gonzales last Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock, after a short
illness from influenza and pneu-
monia. The funeral took place at 5
o'clock Tuesday evening, with seq
vices and interment at the Catholic
church and cemetery at Cornerview.
Deceased was 48 years of age, an6
besides her husband she is survived
by three sons: Forrest, who is at
Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga; Rob-
ert, who is with the American army
in France, and Burris, who resides
with the family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
FOR SALE.

ID usINESS PROPERTY at the corner of
- Mississippi and ST. Patrick streets. con-
;issinR of two-story brick building With
additions and lot Of ground. Formerly or
cupied as garage and residence. One of the
best situated and most desirable commercial
sites in Donaidsonvlle.
Also. eight lots in Lemann Addition. ex-
eelently located at SI25 each. This is
cheaper than the price paid for these lots
at the original auction sale some years ago,
when the Lemann Addition was an unim-
proved field.
II you are looking for frst-class BUSH
ness location, or good investment, don't
pass mp these propositions. Apply to or
write K. A. AUcOIN. Donaldsonvilie. La. @
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Octave Tenplet.

Octave Templet, a wellknown
young resident Of this city, died at
his home in Churchvflle last Monday
evening at GAS O'Clock from pneu-
monia resulting fromsan attack of in
fluenza. Deceased was a boiler
maker by occupation and for the past
twelve years was in the employ Of the
stakelum Iron Works. He was a
hard working and industrious young
man and his demise is greatly mourn
ed by large number Of relatives and
friends. Besides his parents, he is
survived by his wife, formerly Miss
Helen Delatte, and two young daugh-
tiers, Mildred and Loretta, and three
brothers and six sisters. The funeral
took place Tuesday morning at II
o'clock, Services We're held in the
Catholic church and the interment
took place in the Catholic cemetery
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
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Henry Landry.

The Chief regrets to chronicle the
death Of Henry Landry, a worthy
young citizen of this city, who pass
ed away at his home in Lafourche
street at 8:45 o'clock last Tuesday
night. Deceased was formerly en-
gagged ir the dray business in this
city up to about two years ago; but
at the time of his death and for sew
eralt months prior thereto was en-
ployed at the copper and sheet-iron
works of VIM. A. Dill. He was 81
years of age, steady, reliable and
trustworthy and enjoyed the conf.
dence and esteem of all those who
knew him. Besides his father, Thos.
Landry, of Baton Rouge, he leaves
his wife; two young sons, Henry
George and Curtis Leslie Landry, and
two sisters to mourn his loss. The
funeral took place Wednesday after,
noon at 2 O'Clock with services and
interment at the Catholic church and
cemetery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
James Sanchez.

James Sanchez, well-known and
highly esteemed young citizen OF this
CITY, died at his home in Houmas
street last Monday afternoon at >
o'clock of pneumonia, following an
attack of influenza. Deceased was "A
years of age at the time of his de-
mise and besides his father and
mother, Mr., and Mrs. Jos. Sanchez,
he is survived by ys wife, formerly
Miss Alzada Selzel; young daugh-
ter, Dorothy; five brothers and one
sister. The funeral took place Tues
day forenoon at II o'clock, and at
ter services had been held at the
Catholic church the remains were
laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26
Mrs, James N. Cornet.

Last Wednesdays Times Picayune
contained the announcement of the
death of Marie Loretta Williamson,
wife of James N. Cornet, aged %
years, which occurred at Madison
vile, Louisiana, on last Monday. Mr..
Cornet was formerly a resident of
this parish and was employed at the
McElroy sawmill
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-10-26

Over 1000 persons are believed to
have lost their lives in the great
praie fire which swept over the north
prairie fire which swept over the
northeastern part of the! state of Min
nesota recently. Many villages and
towns were destroyed by the flames
and the property damage is estimated
at s75,000,000. The loss to insur-
ance companies is believed to be the
greatest since the great San Fran
cisco earthquake and fire of 1906.