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The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19
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The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19
Leyee Board in Session.

At the meeting of the Lafourche
Basin Levee Board held here We'd
nesday, five-miA tax was levied on
the cash valuation Of all property sit
uated within the district.
There was an informal discussion
by the joint executive committee OF
the Lafourche andf Atchafalaya
boards, Of the question Of cleaning
Bayou Lafourche between the two
bridges. It was estimated that the
cost Of dredging channel SO feet
wide by 6 feet deep by means OF a
suction dredge, as was proposed some
time ago, would be between $12, 600
and $4,000, and to clean the bayou
Of lilies and other distinctions would
cost about $1,000. The committee
viii confer with the city officials with
| view of ascertaining if the cleaning
would be satisfactory.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Singer Will
leave next week for Lake Charles TO
attend the Louisiana state convention
.of the Travellers Protective Assoeia-
tion, which viii be held there Aprll
525 and 26. From there they will go
to New Orleans to attend the conven.
ton Of District Grand Lodge No. {
r. @. B. b. Mr.. Singer will repre-;
sent local Post I of the 7. T. "A. as
well as Ascension Lodge No. 543, !
10. B. B., at the two conventions.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Dave Kaufman Of this city, mem
Der of Company F, l42nd Inf, seth
Division, arrived home last Sunday
after having been honorably dis
charged from the army. Dung
Kaufman was sent overseas in Sep
tember, 1918, and after spending
six months in France was returned to
this country, arriving at New York
March 6. From this place he was sent
to Camp Mills, where he was dis.
charged April 8. His relatives and
friends are glad to have him back
among them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Kline Sims, the handsome young
son of DIR. E. K Sims, who is attend
ing school at the State University at
Baton Rouge, arrived here Thursday
to spend the weekend with relatives
and friends. He was accompanied by
his friend and schoolmate, R. G.
Chandler, the bright son Of DR.. G. c.
Chandler, health officer Of Shreveport,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

A.. J. Esneault, member of the staff
of the Chief, is in receipt of a letter
from his friend, Private j. F. Ma
therne, who is with the American
army in France. He is member, of
the Transportation (whitel Corps.
stationed at Camp Lusitania, st.
Nazaire, France. He states that he
I is enjoying good health and having 9
splendid time. He sends his best re
cards to all Of his friends here.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19
Herbert L. Binnings, after spendil

Herbert L. Binnings, after spending
several days onsa visit to his mother
here, has returned to C1arkesdale,
Miss, where he intends to locate per-
manently. Mr.. Binnings was recent
ly discharged from the army at Park
Field, and few days before his re-
lease receivd his commission as sec
ond lieutenant in the. Aviation Re
serve Corps.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

The drawing for the cake recently
placed in rattle hy Miss Dora Katie
Of the local high school faculty, took
place yesterday, and was won by
Master Teddy" son Of Emile Le-
Boeuf Of the fourth ward. The nice
sum of $25 was realized therefrom
and this amount will be contributed
towards defraying expenses Of the
high school rally to be held nex1
Saturday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19
NOTICE OF FILING OF ACCOUNT

state Of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty Seventh Judicial District Court :.
In the Matter Of the Liquidation Of the Peo-
Piles Bank of Donaldsonyille-No. 22S3.
xYYHEREAs, James P. Armitaee. special
w agent to the state Bank Examiner in
the liquidation of the peoples Bank OF
Donaldsonville, has filed his sixth provision
Al account, together with petition praying
for its homologation:
Public notice is hereby given TO all whom
lit may concern to show cause II any the,
have or can, within TEN DAYS from thu
| date hereof. why said petition should not D.
witness my hand and the seal Of sal,
tcourt Mt Donaldsonville. La. this 9th da.
If Anril. 1919. ]. s. BARMAN,
4 1.f-s. 49, Clerk of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

A. B. Ledoux, who holds the posi-
ton of timekeeper on a big govern
ment dredgeboat, operating on the
Mississippi river, with headquarters
lat Vicksburg, Miss, arrived here last
Saturday on four days furlough,
returning to his post Of duty Wednes-
day. Mr.. Ledoux reports that the
big boat is doing some splendid work
on the Louisiana side Of the. river.
He is well pleak "a with his position.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19
Odressi Crochet, the well-knoWn

Odressi Crochet, the WeIl-knoWn
sugar boiler of Darrow, left Mon
day for Supplies Catherine plan
tation in Iberville parish, where he
will be engaged in boiling out
seconds" He was accompanied by
his son-in-laW, Theodule Richard,
who will be one Of the sugar driers
at the factory.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Jasmin Tobias went
to New Orleans Thursday Of last week
to attend the marriage Of Miss Syl-
vim Tobias, niece of Mr.. Tobias, to
Leon Rich, a prominent business man
of that city.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Misses Rita Comeaux and Amelie
Gre will sell candy at the entrance
of the Grand Theatre tomorrow af-
ternoon for the benefit of the Catho-
lie church, debt fund. Don't fail to
call and patronize them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Any one having any information
concerning the present address or
whereabouts of Mrs. Letitia Cole, is
kindly requested to send same to AS
cension Chapter, A. R. G., Donald
sonvillee.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Miss Clara Park, who for the past
TWO years had been studying to be a
framed nurse at the Charity Hospital
u New Orleans, having decided t.
abandon her studies, returned home
iast week and has accepted clerical
position in the office of u. A. Rous-
seau,s garage in Mississippi street.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Thomas Blouin, one Of the Chiefs
highly esteemed friends, spent fscfew
days in town this week as the guest
|of Paul Dugas. He arrived Monday
and returned to his home in New Or
leans Thursday Mr.. Blouin, who IS
an uncle Of Mrs. Dugas, resided here
for many years, and conducted 9
dairy on Bayou Lafourche, q short
distance below town. His many
friends and acquaintance were glad
to extend to him the hand Of vel.
come.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mrs VIM. Gibson and little baby
are spending a few days in town as
the guests Of Mrs. Jasmin Tobias,
SISTER OF Mrs. Gibson. Mr.. Gibson is
stlll IN France where he holds the no.
sltlon OF corporal in the American
army, but he expects to return home
In the early future. E
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Edwin Dugas, the hustling young
mail carrier on the route between
Belle Rose and Brusly St. Vincent,
accompanied by his wife, visited Dom
aldsonyille Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mrs. Joseph Thiac and interesting.
little children left last Wednesday
for New Orleans, where they will
spend some time with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

The many friends of Mrs. A. P.
PuJos, the capable and courteous
secretary Of Ascension Chapter, A.
n. ~ will be panied to learn that she
mas been i'll and confined to her home
Tor the past several days. All wish
her a speedy recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19
A,1t,alnnn1thtllp Ohtfs
SATURDAY, APRIL 1s, 1919.
Church of the Ascension

Easter sermon and holy commu-
MON at II a. m. Sunday school at
IN M Little Helpers, Tuesday,
April %, at 5 p. m.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Capt. Roy L. Dalferes of Lafayette,
who is now stationed at Camp Sher-
man, was the guest Tuesday of his
uncle, Duke Dalferes, of this city.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mrs. G. s. Stuckey of Garyville,
arrived last Saturday with her hus-
band and Children, to visit Mrs.
Stuckey's relatives in Faubourg la
P Mr.. Stuckey left Sunday for
Brewerton to spend the day with his
father.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

3. D. Dalferes returned Sunday
from New Orleans where he spent
several days, and left the following
day for points in north Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mrs. Michael Tobias of New Or
leans spent several days here last
week attending to business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Newman OF
Geismar, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jasmin Tobias for few days
last week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Miss Lola Walthers of Gibson, IS
the pleasant guest of her sister, MRS.
J. o. Hatchet.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Melville Duke, the stalwart young
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Duke Of
this city, arrived home last night,
having been recently honorably dis
charged from the army. Young
Duke spent some time overseas,
where he participated in the battles
of st. Mihiel and the Argonne, and
in which he undoubtedly gave . good
account of himself. His safe return
home is a source of much pleasure
and qualification to his relatives and
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

The stork visited the home of Mr..
ana Mrs. Sam samuelson Friday of
last week and presented the proud
parents with a fine baby boy. Mr..
namueison is the efficient manager Of
me local branch Of the firm of Wolf
son Bros. & Polmer. merchant tailors
IN Railroad avenue.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Faustin M. Brou of Burnside, was
in town Thursday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mrs. Geo. B. Walthers and chill
dren of this place, are visiting rela-
tiyes in Gibson and Patterson.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Don't be quitter-BUY q Victory
Liberty Bond.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Dr. P. T. Thibodaux q few days
apo received from the state registrar
of the Louisiana State Board OF
Health, his commission as registrar
of vital statistics for District No. 8,
embracing Donaldsonville and the
fourth ward, position which he held
prior to his enlistment in the army
Accompanying the commission IS 9
l1after. in which the writer says: ''We
are glad to have you back on the JOB.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Mrs. w. K. Gremillion and chill
dren of this city, are spending some
time in Texas with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

Lieut.. and Mrs. H. Lii are re-
ceiving the congratulations Of their
many friends upon the advent of a
bouncing baby boy, their first born,
who was presented to the fond par
ents at the home Of Mrs. Lill parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Allen, in Port
Barrow, last Monday. Lieut.. Lii i
with the American army overseas
Duncan Allen is as proud as a pea
cock over the title Of grandpa
which the happy event confers upor
him. f
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

The Germans, not the Yanks, were
he cutters. Help finish the job with
the Victory Liberty Loan.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-19

April 21 is the opening date OF the
Victory Loan Campaign.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
AUTOS COLLIDE ON
WEST RIVER ROAD
Owned and Driven by Ansel Pierce and
Ed Best of This Place-PaSSenger
Not Badly Hurt.

An automobile collision occurred
about 9 o clock last evening on the West
River road near the Retreat farmhouse,
Ansel Pierce's Hudson striking Ed
Best s Ford on the left side and damag-
ing it somewhat. although Mr.. Pierce S
car was damaged most. There were six
occupants in each car and Mr.. Pierce
was driving toward Brookline, while
Best was driving his ear toward this
village.
just what the facts are which caused
the two machines TO hit are difficult to
ascertain, but the impact crumpled one
of the front wheels on Mr.. Pierce s car
and the machine went short distance
into sidewalk, where the other front
wheel gave way.
Nobody was thrown out of either car
and there were no serious injuries, but
Rolla Smith of this place and Della
Lawrence, Brookline school teacher
who were riding in the Pierce car, each
sustained slight injury to one ankle
caused by the foot rest. The cars were
towed in this morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
TO BE TRIED AS A spy.
Man Believed to Have Betrayed Edith
Cavell to Have Trial Next Month.

PARIS, June 9-Gaston Quien. also
known as Lue, who, it is believed,
played prominent part in the
betrayal of Miss Edith Cavcll, who was
executed by tho Germans at Brussels in
October, 1915, Will be placed on trial
next month.
A long preliminary inquiry conduct
cd by Cap. Grcbault, of the sixth mill
tary court, established that Ouien was
serving a sentence in jail at St Quen-
tin in 1914 and was liberated when the
Germans first took the town. 1t is said
he entered the German service as a spy
and got employment in Miss Cavell 's
hospital at Brussels. Soon after he
began to work there. it is alleged, Miss
Cavell was arrested and executed
Quien was afterward sent to Switzer
land as an invalid
Sixty witnesses have been called tc
testify in the trial. They include Prin
cess Maria of Croy, who also was de
nounced to the Germans by Quien, anC
Madame Bovard who was tried at tht
same time as Miss Cavell
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
JURIES DRAWN IN
MUNICIPAL COURT
Getting Ready for Trials Of Civil Gases
Two Criminal Gases Heard in
South Londonderry.

The municipal court sat in South
Londonderry Saturday and disposed of
two state cases, State S Attorney E. w
Gibson of this place appearing for the
state.
Bert Butler, Is, pleaded guilty to the
charge of malicious mischief and Judge
A. E. Cudworth fined him so and
costs, amounting to $40, which he paid.
He was paced on probation for one
year. Buffers effense was meddling
with team which Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Williams of Londonderry left hitched
near the gristmill in that village, cut
ting the reins, etc.
Eugene Hamil of South Londonderry
was fined SO and costs for assaulting
James Rifle.
In the regular Monday session of
court here today the time is being TAX
en- up largely in drawing juries for
trials of civil eases.
The cases of the state against Har-
ley E. Manley and Carl Manley of this
town, charged with fishing without a
license, and of the state against Par
sons R. Crafts of Wilmington, charged
with similar offense, were continued
week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
CONTINUED on Page g.
IN
NEW ORGANIZATION
Harold E. Moffitt of Brattleboro Board
of Trade Attends Meeting in Spring
field, Mass.

Harold E. Moffitt, secretary of the Brat
tleboro board of trade, was in Springfield,
Mass, Saturday to attend meeting of
secretaries of commercial organizations,
when a temporary organization of secre-
taries from Monson, Ware, Westfeld,
Palmer, Springfield and Brattleboro was
formed. c. D. Jackson, secretary OF the
Springfield chamber of commerce, was
made chairman, with power to call meet
ing Immediately after the summer vaca-
ton
.Coyin II. Brown, chief of the organiza-
tion service bureau of the United States
chamber of commerce in Washington, was
the guest of honor at the luncheon which
was served at the Nyasett club.
There was discussion of general prob
lens of chambers of commerce as well
as some of the specific problems in the
Connecticut valley 1t was the consensus
Of opinion that an organization should be
effected and that after the summer months
regular meetings of the secretaries should
be provided for with the location alter.
mating in different towns connected with
the organization
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
EASING GERMANY
INTO LEAGUE
Peace Conference Heads
Trying to Agree Upon
Conditions of Entry
CLEMENCEAU is
VERY OBSTINATE
Does Not Agree With English Premier
Wilson Keeps Free from the Dis
pute-Reply to Germans Postponed
Until Friday, June 49,
ASSOCIATED Press. J

Plans for easing the terms upon which
Germany will be admitted to the league Of
nations are under consideration by the
peace conference heads. If she shows that
she possesses a stable government, signs
the peace treaty, and Loyalty executes It
she viii be admitted, according to the
proposed plan.
The Paris dispatches indicate that the
delay IL framing the reply is due to di-
vergent views held by Premier Lloyd
George and Premier Clemenceau. Pres
ident Wilson is said to be adhering to
his policy of deferring to the British and
French in this particular matter.
The Turkish peace mission is expected
to arrive at Marseilles on Wednesday
Esthonian and Lithuanian forces are
advancing against the Bolshcviki along
the Dvina southeast of Riga The for
mer have taken two important towns
while the latter are approaching Dvinsk
East Of Riga, however German landwehi
troops are reported to be aiding the Boil
sheyik and to have forced Lettsh de
tachments to retire Esthonian reinforce
ments also were compelled to retreat il
this section, according to reports.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
STATE TITLE WON
BY BRATTLEBORO
High School Team Scores
| 20 While Rutland
Gets 62
HOT FINISH MARKS
BURLINGTON MEET
Davis and Manning Get First and Sec
ond in Two-Mile Run and Spoilt Rut-
lands Chances, Davis Making Record
-Bellerose Individual Star.

In one of the most sizzling, red hot
finishes that ever characterized a track
meet in the history of Vermont ath-
leties the Brattleboro high school track
team copped the state interscholastic
championship at the 18th annual meet
on Centennial field in Burlington Sat
urday afternoon under the auspices of
the University of Vermont Brattle-
boro scored 70 points to 81 for Rutland,
the nearest competitor. A big crowd of
spectators was present.
Bellerose, the star performer of the
Rutland high school team, was the high
est point winner, with 81 points to his
credit He showed remarkable all-round
ability, but there was no more brilliant
performer on the grounds than Capt. Al
Ian Davis 'of Brattleboro, whose en-
durance and head work was nothing
short of marvellous. His score. was is
points. He established a state record
of 1910 in the two mile run.
When Is men out of a total of II
win points for their team in compete
tion such as was seen in Burlington
and that is what happened with re
spect TO the Brattleboro team-there is
an underlying reason for it, and thC
reason in this instance is comprehendeC
in the name, Coach Diedrich Stolte.
Here are the names of the II boy;
who composed the team which nailed
Brattleboro s flag above all the rest
Seniors-Capt. Allan Davis, Guy Bet
terley, Clayton Piggott, Harry Plumb
Ernest Gibson, Francis Nichols, Law
renee Barker and Roger Sherman
iuniors-Justin Moran, Francis Austin
Daniel Manning and Howard Richard
son; sophomorcs-Leighton Noyes, Hen
ry Lawton, Pearson Richardson an
Coburn Cushing; freshman-Fred Rob
! bins. They were accompanied by Coac
i Stolte and NJ j. Moran.
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09

the senate by the President since the con.
vening of the extraordinary session OF
congress.
Senator Hitchcock later read the mes
sage before the senate foreign relations
committee. In the cablegram the Presi-
dent said he hoped the investigation by
the committee of how copies of the peace
treaty reached private interests in New
York would be "most thoroughly prose
cuted''
The President said he had felt it was
cate the text of document which is still
in negotiation and subject to change,
and that anyone who had possession OF
the official English text "has what he
is clearly not entitled to have or to com.
mHnicate.'
This statement by the President
strengthened the belief of officials here
that he would not comply with the re
quest of the senate that the treaty text
be furnished it at this time
A copy of the German peace treaty
said TO have been brought to this coun
try by a Chicago newspaper correspond
rnt was presented in the senate TODAY b,
Senator Borah, Republican, of Idaho, ant
by vote of At to 81 ordered put in the
congressional record and printed as a pub
lie document
All the votes against publication
were cast bv Democrats with exception
of that of Senator McCumler- of Nortl
Dakota. Republican. Sen Thomas. Dem.
ocrat, Colorado, forced a roll call refus
ing unanimous consent for publication
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
FERTILIZERS TO BE CHEAPER.
Agricultural Department Says Prices
Will Drop 80 Per Cent.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-'Farmers 9. of
the country should obtain their mixed
fertilizers for fall 1919 at an average price
of about 80 per cent lower than the pric-
es which obtained for the spring season
just passed. the department of agricul-
ture said last night in an announcement
giving list of prices ranging from $2l,7
to s56.25 per ton for ammonia, phospnorfc
acid and potash compounds, to which
manufacturers have agreed.
These will apply as a maximum on 80
ton shipments from Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and Carteret, n. j., it was explained
on sales either to dealers or farmers The
announcement, it was said, would not be
construed as fixing of prices, but re
hected the action of the department in
dealing with the fertilizer trade under
! terms of the food control act
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-09
CHILDREN'S DAY
IN THE CHURCHES
Special Exercises Constitute Part OF
Morning Services -Baptisms and
Other Features.

In place of the usual preaching serv-
ice in the Centre Congregational church
yesterday morning the time was given
up to the annual Children s day service,
which was given effectively, the mem
bers of the younger departments of
the Sunday school occupying the front
pews. The program opened with pro-
cessional, the children marching in sim
gle file from the Sunday school rooms
up the side aisles and in double file
down the center aisle under arches of
flowers held by older girls. Besides the
recitations and singing, a children S
story was told by Mrs H. P. Woodin
and seven children were baptised by
Rev DIR. Woodin, who also presented Bi-
bles in behalf of the church to II chill
dren who were baptized seven years ago.
this being a regular custom of the
church. Mrs. Utley sang solo, Suffer
the Children, and the choir gave an
anthem.
At the Universalist church the Sun
day school, led by the superintendent
marched into the church to the organ
professional at 1890 clock and the
choir sang a christening hymn. The
pastor. Rev. d. Z. Trout, and three ba-
bies, accompanied by their parents
came before the altar and the children
were christened. The primary depart
ment sang and repeated the Lord s
prayer, the pastor gave talk to The
children and the rest of the usua
church service was carried ont. TIL,
church was decorated with small potteC
plants, flags and wild flowers Aftel
the service each child was given
potted plant and the loose flowers were
sent to the shut-ins.
Children s exercises took the place O
the regular morning service at the Firs
Methodist Episcopal the chill
dren marching in while the choir SAN
. Savior Like Shepherd Lead Us. Their
] were exercises and songs by the pri
mary pupils and exercises and recita
tions by the juniors. Four children
1.-TWO of whom were twins), wer
baptized and the pastor, Rev. R. A
Num-, gave a short address. The al
tar was banked with laurel.
Children S day will be observed by tn
First Baptist church and the Unitarian
church next Sunday.