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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-09-12
TWIN CITY IN
TERESTS ORDER
CONTRIBUTIONS
Levy Based on Finances Made for
American Committee.
(By Harvey Fawcett)

(By Harvey Fawcett)
st. Paul, Minn.-How the inside
ring in Minnesota politics, engaged
in fighting all efforts toward progress
is levying funds on bankers and EN-.
ployers of labor in general is made
public in letter written by the
manager of the Minneapolis Clearing
House association to member banks.
To support new camoufage or
ganization known as the American
committee these business men are
told to contribute so much each, ac-
cording to their financial standing, in
what amounts to an order from up-
stairs.
Few business men in the Twin
Cities would dare to disregard such
an order coming from such sources
even if they were hostile to the pur-
pose of the fund.
The larger employers are asked to
put down not less than $4,000 each.
A POLITE ORDER
In the same manner J. P. Morgan
& Co. told certain banks and bust
ness houses how large their quota of
Anglo-French bonds would be and a
few of them ever thought of daring
to refuse.
The circular letter to the Twin
Cities bankers reads as follows:
Gully IA, 1919.
minneapolis Clearing House Asso.
citation,
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Gentlemen: The American COM
mittee of Minneapolis, of which Mr..
j. H. Ellison is chairman, has raised
fund of something over 100000
for the purpose of carrying on a sys-
tematic and intelligent campaign
against the spread of socialism in
this city.
"The subscriptions to this fund
have been secured through the eff
forts OF the finance committee, COM
posed of Mr.. Joseph Chapman, Mr..
F. A. Chamberlain, Mr.. A. F. Pills
bury and Mr.. John Crosby, and the
Clearing House has pledged $4,000
towards this fund
"The members of he Clearing
House will be responsible for the
amount, though the Clearing House
committee is of the opinion that all
banks in this city which are not men
bers of the association will be will
ing to contribute to this cause on
pro rata basis in proportion to their
assets.
QUOTA ASSIGNED
Il have been asked, therefore, to
bring the matter to your attention
and the amount apportioned to your
bank is -------------------. If you believe in
the work which the committee is en-
deavoring to accomplish, will you
please sign the enclosed pledge and
the committee will call for the funds
at intervals during the year, as they
are needed. The expenditure Of this |
fund will be under the close supervi-
sion of the executive committee.
"Yours very truly,
81. S. POMEROY, Manager"
OBJECTS OF THE COMMITTEE
The American committee is really
a branch of Wall street organiza-
ton engaged in making new drive
on those who oppose special privilege
under the excuse of attacking radi-l
callsm or socialism. It aims to use
schools, churches, clubs and any 9th
r social organization available for
this purpose.
In Minnesota its work is especially
directed against organized labor, the
Nonpartisan league and the World
War Veterans. This latter organiza-
ton is attacked because it is. COM
posed of returned service men who
look to an alliance with labor and
the farmer for protection of their
rights.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
PUT STOP TO BURGLARIEs.

The arrest of the two negroes
Percy and Burns, who were caught
in the act of robbing the store OF
David Israel in Railroad avenue last
week, followed by the appre
hension Of Salvatore Lupo, the
Italian storekeeper, in whose
premises a considerable portion OF
the stolen propert was found, will,
it is sincerely believed, discourage
1.-THE store burglaries which have been
going on in this city for some months
past. One of the negroes, who was
wounded in the fight which preceded
Ibis arrest, has since died in the Char
]ity Hospital. The other is in custody
while the Italian store-keeper IS out
on heavy bond. The surviving ne.
gro and the Italian will be brought
| to trial at the next criminal term Of
Icourt, and their conviction, which
seems foregone conclusion, will put
an end for all time to their .nefarlous
activities. Whether these men ars
the sole members Of the alleged band
fof robbers which have been opera
| ting here for some time is not known
lbut there should be no relaxation OF
vigilance. "A close watch should %
kept for the detection and capture
Of other members of the band, # any
iexist, and for the prevention Of
lburglaries by them or by any other
lof their kind in the future.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Richard Announces for Sheriff.

Tn a ecard which appears in this
issue of the Chief, Deputy Sherlff
George H. Richard makes formal an
nouncement Of his candidacy for the
Office of sheriff of the parish OF AS
cension, subject to the action OF the
voters in the Democratic primary
election. Mr.. Richard requires no
introduction to the people Of Donald
sonville and Ascension. lie IS q
native of the parish and lifelong
resident of this city and has always
taken a leading and CONSPICUOUS part
in the civic and political affairs OF
the town and parish, and has held
several positionsa.of trust and re-
sponsibility, always dlscharg1ng me
duties connected EhereWIth Wlol
credit to himself and satisfaction %
the people. In 1897 he was appoint
ed by President Cleveland postmas.
ter Of Donaldsonville, and held that
office for a term of four years. In
1909. in ne-of the most holly con- I
tested municipal elections ever held
here. he was elected mayor OF Dom
jacksonville, and served in that capac-
itv with entire satisfaction for
neriod Of two years. In the paro-
chial campaign Of 1908, he cast ms
nolitical fortunes with b. @. Hanson,
candidate for sheriff, and upon tf1e
|latter's election Mr.. Richard was
made chief deputy sheriff posltl.oI,
which he has held and filled Wltf
SIGNAL ability ever since. He now
a as, to the office Of sheriff, and =
seeking election to this position f1e
lis but asking promotion at the nand t
Of the people whom he has served $.
well for the past several years. E
member Of one Of the oldest and pes e J,
known families in this section, Wit
nrominent connections IN evey par pc,
Of the parish, Mr.. Richard enters IN
race for the highest Office within tn
off Of the people Of Ascension witt
q ss11rances Of substantial support
which give to his candidacy larg'
measure of strength at its very ~
! ception. Besides, he is man &! Q
RI nleasant personality, and lively dis
POSITION. with a kind word for every
bodv and always ready to lend
helping hand to a friend. he Is We y.
qualified by experience and ablht
f. fill the Office to which he aspire
{ and his friends, who are numero 9.
! in every ward Of the parish, prea prem,
t that he will give aaas ex@eptlona \
!, gratifying account oh N n
. primary
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Shove off !! Join the
u S Navy
Burnside Notes.

Dr. William Porcher Miles and
family have returned from Canada
and West Virginia where they spent
the summer. They will live in New
Orleans for the winter, occupying
their new home in First street near
Chestnut.
II .sses Suzanne and Trista Bringier,
after a two months stay in the
mountains Of North Carolina, have
returned home.
IL w. Gleason, j. F. Saxon, Omer
Robert and Clement Brou, were bus
mess visitors to New Orleans this
|Week.
The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
railroad will put into effect a new
time table or. schedule for its pas
senger trains, commencing Sunday,
Oct. II.
The police jury Of the parish con-
tinues ssheadless." Mr.. Newman died
over a month ago. Why not name
one Of the remaining nine members
| to succeed him? Why the delay? Is
lit because there is no timber to fill
the presidency? In this age Of doing
things quickly, the delay in this mat
| ter. is unusual. With good roads to
keep in repair, a head to the parish
Legislature is urgent.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Baseball I o,norrow

The invincible DutchtoWn club Of.
asst Ascension, will lock horns with
he home boys at the fair grounds
tomorrow, in what promises to be
ne of the most exciting games OF
he season. The DutchtoWn boys
have played several teams this sea
on and. have come cut glorious l.3s=
nearly every game The club IS sa sisa
have been substantially reinforced
by the addition Of semi-pr ofessionai
players for tomorrow game, an an
the visitors are coming with til q.
confident intention Of defeating Ds1.
gas crack team. The game will be
played with the understanding thai
the entire gate receipts will go 60 The
winner, and this Of itself It IS be-
ieved will impel both teams to nnalsss
d supreme effort to capture the prize
The game will no doubt be a. holly
ontested one from beginning to end,
and will it IS believed attract q large
crowd of fans. The batteries will
he as follows: DutchtoWn, Hoffman Y.
nd Mire; DonaldsonviIle, southerlin
and Burns. The mix-up will start
at 2:3O o clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Society Brand Clothes.

In q large advertisement appearing
in this issue of the Chief, the Fashion
c r, announces that it has Sc
cured the agency for the Society
Brand Clothes, a large stock OF Wh VIII,
Is now on sale at their store az !he
corner Of Railroad avenue and MISS
issippi street. These clothes consist
If everything in. the line OF ready
made clothing for men and youths.
II is no use to go into details here,
TOO much like trying to describe. eacn
twinkling star in constellation, nor
i II necessary to talk fabrics, except
to say that they are there in society
Brand exclusiNeness and abundance
prices mean nothing until you have
used your eyes, hands and gray mat
ter in realizing the fneness OF ma
-terials and workmanship. The facts
connected with these clothes are
more interesting than fiction because
they carry q human-interest appear
to the pocketbook. When these
facts aof plain-to-be-seen superiority
Of Society Brand unfold themselves
to YOU, your name will be added to
their list Of patrons prices will be
no object. Squeeze an hour out q
some day right soon and go n ana
fake 4 look at these superb clothes,
The Fashion has adopted the policy
| IN connection with this sale that u
YOU don't prove to yourself that YOU
ran dress best at least cost by deal,
ling at their establishment, they don
| want your money.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

The Gulf Farm Tractor Co., Inc.
of New Orleans, factory branch OF
the Bates Machine and Tractor 70 %
of juliet, Ill, distributors OF the
Bates Steel Mule Tractors in Louls-
ana and Mississippi, will open a
branch Office III Donaldsonville, with
Mr.. Going in charge. This will mean
frst-hand service to the cane-gfoWefs
Of this section, as a full line OF re,
rair material will be carried on hand q.
with an expert mechanic to look after
machines. This tractor fills a long
felt want Of the cane growers. 1t Is
provided with an 8-horse power en-
cine, and is 50 constructed That II
can negotiate with ease in extreme .
mud conditions It is well adapted Tor
deep blowing, seed-bed preparation
and cultivation between the rows,
and as rice-feld tractor It has n, no
equal. With a 28-horse power on tne
belt it easily handles a 26-lnch sepa-
rator fully equipped. 80
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
K. Of C.. TO Install Tomorrow

The recently elected officers Of
Ascension Council No. 1887, knights
of Columbus, will be formally IN
stalled in their respective offices at
the regular monthly meeting tomor-
ROW. The ceremonies of installation
will take place in the Catholic hall
immediately after high mass. The q
day being Columbus Day, there viii
be appropriate exercises in honor OF
the great patron of the order, fol
lowing the installation, after which 9
banquet will be served by the officers
to the members. q
large attendance is expected.
The installation ceremonies Will De
conducted by state or district OH
Ger, and the following will be install.
ed:
Dr.. Paul T. Thibodaux, grand
knight; A. A. Sarradet, deputy grand
knight; Terrier Blanchard, chancel-
lor; Chas. Maurin, warden; J. g
Boucherau, financial secretary; Y. L
Rodriguez, recording secretary; Paul
Braud, treasurer; Wilhelm Wagues'
pack, inner guard; Geo. Maurln
outer guard; s. A. Marchand, ad.
vocate; R. P. Broussard and JOSEPH
Blanchard, trustees.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

The Republican State Central
Committee, in session at Screwmen's
Hall, New Orleans, Tuesday, decided
on January 20, 1920, as primary
election day for their party in Louis
lana. In addition to the nomination
of candidates for state offices at the
primary, state, central, congressional
district, and parish committeeman
will be elected Resolutions were
passed commencing the movement to
erect memorial to Theodore Roose-
welt
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
L.eBlanc.-P aren't.

The marriage Of a handsome young
couple from Sorrento, Ascension par
ISL, was se1emnized by Judge y '.
Maurin at high noon today at his OF
fee. The contracting parties We're
s'elesphore Leblanc, a lumber grader itel
for the Sorrento saWmill Go. and
Miss Felicie Parent, an attractive
and pretty young lady OF the same
locality The young couple who came 2
by automobile were accompanied py
Messrs. Jerome Leblanc, NJ ederle
Lambert and Miss Iessie lanoux,
Young friends of the couple who also
acted as witnesses. All are prominent
residents Of Sorrento. After dining
at one Of the local hotels, the party
-eturned to Sorrento in their auto
mobiles.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Infant Strangled by Cork.

The infant daughter Of ALBERT /.
Talbot, a prominent attorney Of
Napoleonville died at the nome Of
her parents last Sunday afternoon
from strangulation. A small piece
of cork which the child attempted
to swallow became lodged in her
throat. Physicians were summoned
and they did everything in bheir
power to relieve the child but with
out avail, and she died in a few min
utes. The friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Talbot in this city sympathize with
them in their bereavement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
An ApreeabIe Surprise.

"About three years ago when
was suffering from severe cold on
my lungs and coughed most Of the
time night and day, tried bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was surprised at the promptness with
which it gave me relief, writes Mrs.
James Brown, Clark Mills, N. Y.
Many another has been surprised and
pleased kith the prompt relief afford
ed by this remedy ADV
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Melancon Out for Clerk.

+ ~ 5,Ss
Richard Melancon, popularity known
las aDick.o is 3 candidate for clerk
of court, as will appear by reference
to his announcement which will be
found elsewhere in the Chief. Mr.
Melancon was born in this parish, and
has resided here all Of his life. Upon
completing his education at the St.
Joseph Commercial Institute he
lstudied stenography, and in 1906
was elected official court steno-
grapher Of the parishes of Ascension,
Assumption and st. James, a posi-
| ton which he. holds to the present
lday. Several years ago he began the
study of law in the offices Of the late
Senator Richard McCulloh, and upon
passing a successful examination be-
fore the supreme court, was admit
tied to the practice of his profession
lin the year 1910. When the war
broke out, he volunteered for SER
Twice, and was accepted and assigned
Ito duty as secretary of the local draft
hoard. and discharged the duties OF
THAT office with credit to himself and
Ito. the entire satisfaction Of the war
department. Since peace has been
restored, he has devoted himself to
the practice Of his profession and to
Ibis duties as court stenographer. His
work with the draft board brought
! him in contact with a large number
LOT people from all parts of the par.
fish, and as result he has made
many warm friends, particularly
lamong the younger element OF the
citizenship, all Of whom are now tax
ling deep interest in his welfare
HE is in the strictest sense halls
fellow well met" esteemed by every
body. He is making a vigorous cam.
paign for the Office, and his friends
declare that his candidacy is gaining
strength every day. He is eminently
Qualified by education and ability 6
fiji the Office to which he aspires ane
4 1.-THE support which his candidacy i
receiving in every ward in the parish
Indicate that he will prove mos
formidable opponent on the day O
ELECTION.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Constipation.

The beginning of almost every s I.
rious disorder is constipation. u
you want to enjoy good health KEY
your bowels regular. This is best best IS 80
complished by proper diet and excl B.
else, but sometimes a medicine %.
needed and when that is the case yeuz
will find Chamberlain's Tablets DIE
excellent. They are mild and genlals Is
in their action, easy and pleasant Is \,
take. Give them a trial. they VT
cost a quarter Adv 55#7
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
To Found School League.

A meeting will be held at the Dom
jacksonville High School auditorium
next Tuesday afternoon, for the pur-
pose of organizing a School I'M
provement League. Patrons of the
school as well as their friends are
cordially invited to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

Little by little candidates for the
various state offices are cropping out
The latest to announce is Howell
Morgan, assistant supervisor OF pub
lie interest at Baton Rouge, who has
come out for state treasurer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

The annual convention Of the
United Confederate Veterans, the
Sons of Veterans and the Daughters
of Veterans was held in Atlanta,
Georgia, this week, with large at
tendance from every section Of the
state present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Animals in Hedges.

Those quaint box hedges, WfllcA ~ III.
sometimes sees nowadays 10 fne p...
ish isles, cut out on the top lIl1o s ~
GUS little shapes of birds and anllna j.
are of exceedingly ancient llhea =
pliny the Younger, in descrlolps !, ~
garden Of one of his villas, msn .,sa- Z
"animals In box, facing eacn o.1 III
and this was, perhaps, In aDous l
year 100 A. D.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
FOR SALE.
OF DONALDsoNVILLE. LA
Report furnished to the Examiner OF state
+ Ranks nv the Commercial and Savings
Bank, located at Donaldsonvllle,
Parish of Ascension, at the
u nm

0NE LOT OF FURNITURE and other
household effects, consisting OF ]. one n
dining table, two iron beds, m eos ia
bars. wardrobes, framed pictures. fe1rlger g,
tor, combination desk and bookcase ea dit;nn
o. ond 'n are p offered at reasonable prices For
further particulars. ring PHONE. 81 a. Don
aldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
FOR SENATOR

The Chief ID authorized to announce the
candidacy of ACHILLE PICARD for the
office Of senator of the ninth senatorial
district. composed of the parishes of AS
cension and ST. Jr4nes, subject to the action
of the Democratic voters at the primary
election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
An Example.

asmall eyes" says a phys1os'l''oo ~.
sdenote cunning and evasiye hA.u
lust so. Notice how a sflal,se,
needle evades ones efforts 90 ~ -
it.-Boston Transcript.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

All arrangements have been com
|pleted for the big World Cotton Con-
ference which will be held in New
Orleans next week, BEGINNING Mon
|day and ending Thursday. Repre-,
sentative business men from all
parts of the world are expected to
attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
FOR CORONER

| hereby announce my candidacy for the
\ office of coroner of the parish of Ascension
subject to the action of the Democratic vot-
x ers at the primary election.
E.. S. KYEs, M. d.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

i hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election to the office of coroner Of the parish
Of Ascension, subject to the action of the
Democratic voters at the primary election.
ID. C. BRUMFIELD. M. D..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

| Mr.. Tumulty, private secretary OF
President Wilson, upon the author
ty of the president and to quiet the
excitement of some of the congress
men, made public few days
| ago a list of the presents received
by the president and Mrs. Wilson
during their stay in Europe. The
presents consist principally Of photo
graphs, walking sticks, war models
| statues, books, college decorations,
etc. Some of the congressman had
made the assertion that these gifts
| amounted to over one million dollars.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

The Chief is authorized to announce the
candidacy Of GEORGE H. RICHARD for
the office of sheriff of the parish OF AS
cension. subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic voters at the primary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Yorn Ripper Observed.

Divine. services III honor Of Yoms
Kippur, the Jewish day Of atonanent,
|were held at the local synago gue
Friday night Of last week and
throughout the day Saturday. AL
Jewish places Of business were closed
in respect Of the holiest day IN the
Hebrew calendar, and a large NUM-
Der Of Jews from the surrounding
country attended the services. IA "a
|phael Singer and Walter Lemann 9TH
ciated, assisted by S. Samuelson and
the choir composed Of Miss Marian
Blum, organist; Misses Beulah Blum,
Agnes Buquoi and Ethel " eriler,
and Chas. Maurin. "
Succoth, the feast Of Weeks, was
observed with appropriate services
last Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
6 FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The Chief is authorized to announce the
candidacy of H. A. MORGAN for the office
of representative of the parish of Assem-
! sion, subject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the primary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
FOR ASSESSOR

The Chief is authorized to announce the
candidacy of SIDNEY ST. AMANT for the
office of assessor of the parish of Ascen-
sion. subject to the action Of the Democratic
voters at the primary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

To Preachers: The Chief has on
sale marriage licenses and certifi-
|cates of ordination.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF

The Chief is authorized to announce the
candidacy of DR.. PAUL T. THIBODAUX
for the office of sheriff of the parish of AS
cension, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic voters at the primary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11
Baseball tomorrow.

Mrs. j. j. Melting Of New Orleans.
il the guest Of Mrs. G. Coughlin and
daughter, Mrs. D. J. Foley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-10-11

Talk about adventures
N1er, IN the Navy come
home with the kind Of
8 experiences that most
chaps read Of only il the
books.
Here's your c1ancei
Uncle Sam has, as you know,
q big Navy and gives red
blooded young fellows like you
an opportunity to step aboard
and shove off z
What win you get out Of it2
Just this: 81
A chance to rub elbows with
foreign folks in strange parts Of
the world.
The chance for good honest
work on shiphoard-the kind Of
work that teaches you something
real: the kind Of work that puts