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The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
Burnside Notes.


The high cost of government like
the high cost Of living is being gen
orally discussed The first reaches
from the capitol at Washington, d
c., to the courthouse Of our parish
and spreads over the entire nation
The high cost of living will continue
as long as money is apparently plenti,
full. The remedy is the substitution
of thrift for extravaganza. There
is hereafter for the type of profit
eers who expect profit of 100 per
cent or more on whatever they sell.
When pre-war prices return there will
there will - no obligation to buy
from them.
As to the high cost of our parish
government, an immediate problem
will confront the incoming members
Of the police jury when they organ
ize in June. Our parish fnanciers
be no obligation to buy from them.
nancier as zone charged with the ad-
ministration of finances; an officer
who administers the public revenue
a treasurer; one skilled in financial
number ten. Webster defines a fl
operations; one acquainted with
money matters" The police jury fixes
the rate of taxation and spends the
money collected from the taxpayers.
Taxes can be made low if the parish
government is administered on an
economical basis, or vice versa, if run
lavishly. We need a complete revolu-
ton in parish affairs to acquire bus
mess government. May we expect it
from our parish legislators and finan-
ciers? Let us hope so:
With the United States Supreme
Court divided en- ali important ques
tiors-decisions being rendered by S
to and a to 8 votes-it is possible
to have the eighteenth amendment to
the constitution set aside. The writ
er is in good company; Cardinal
James aanis against the unpopu-
Tn - smoking is grow
ing every day more and more obso-
lete. Hotels, restaurants, elevators
and many moving picture shows have
taken them down. You will find
women who think that giving them
the right to vote gives them the right
to smoke cigarettes. Why not?
Elk. United States Senator, best
known as Judge Walter Guion, passed
through here Wednesday afternoon.
State Senator Clay Dugas of As
sumption, made several trips to Ba-
ton Rouge this week, being called to
the bedside of son Frustrated with
M. M. Harl, grand road builder
who finished the last seven miles OF
the Jefferson higway in this parish,
was a visitor here Wednesday. He
has about completed stretch OF Is
miles, connecting Centerville and
Woodville, Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENT /!

The management Of the South
Louisiana Fair Association de-
sires to announce to horse fanciers
that they have engaged the ser
vices of a competent trainer who
will be permanently located at the
fair grounds insDonaldsonville for
the. purpose Of taking horses to
train either for harness or the sad
die. Charges for care, board and
training be as Reasonable as
Addressy R. s. WCKERS, Sec
retary Manager. or CHARLES
RUSCONI, Trainer, Donaldson
vile, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
IN HONOR Of DECEASED LAWYER.
Appropriate Exercises Held at Courthouse Yesterday in
Memory of Edward Nichols Pugh, Lawyer States
q man and Grand Old Man

Judge Philip
of memorial honor Of the late and
vesaly mourned.
en x hsa @ M snd d a1
the delivered by Edmund Maurn Judge Paul Ieche
Judge Philip H Gilbert a the order named
the @ 5 5 4tot ss en-
oldest member of bar
Judge Edpund Maurin spoke follows:
= sTsy';
m n % g e 70 n pen onh away s at his home % on the " day
Nichols Pugh. -" ~
seor, advocate and exemplary citizen.
professional civic political n
That % eS mot w a' the hoy o e @ the the y IF 1 5
submitted all that desire y hearts love
to
Judge Maurn hereupon following resolutions:
Rs resolved that in the death Edward Nichols Pug the state
whom all looked pride distinguished the
s st al xo sas sn % s % s ses z
ybs s
the nine sas nS sfsss ss @ sent f & % fs vo @ &
beavement sympah go
a ss R" @ fss ts asf fos thy
OF
Edward Nichols Pugh with What mortal of him
final destination Friday November ID 1919 But his fe
the ement the advancement
a m d handle nd % a M spp ana CT him.
welcome Vndicveness
the manifested towards
who the fault his fellow
charity alevatng
his His benefactons
publicity He died
during a arduous
his His cherished pastme
with his @ He dn Of o study 6s a e @ q
devotion
Sfnteret unknown Pao1sm was
did office in Ii with his profession
that lauabe ambition anne ebefe
rlessene for the public welfare A
his OF
undaunted in standing by his convictions.
better and nober
the Donadsonve Chef
sketch Of
ordered filed
Gilbert closing the exercises eloquent
Mr. Pugh ordered that the memorial be spread
the mnutesa and COPIES sent
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

Do you need any job printing to-
day? If so, send or phone US your
order now. If you believe in home
trade-in home newspaper-in
boosting your town-advertise in this
paper. We can also do your job
work quickly and satisfactorily.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

FOR SALE.

THE handsome and comfortable residence
4 property of Capt. J. w. Betz, situated
at the corner of Chetimaches and
Charles streets, this city, is offered for sale
at bargain. Cash or on terms to suit the
purchaser. An exceptional opportunity for
some to acquire attractive home
For price and particulars, apply on premises
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

The local cigar factory has been
'up-against-it" fer the past several
days, due to the fact that one-third of
its young lady employees have been
victims of the flu. In consequence
thereof the output of the smokes"
have been reduced to about one-half
the past week. Albert G. Kern, the
enterprising young manager in
charge, hopes that the members of his
force will rapidly recuperate and
soon be back to their posts of duty.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
Italian Mission.

An Italian mission will be conduct
ed at the Catholic church in this city
by Rev. Theodore Labouve, 0. NJ T.,
from Rome, Italy. The mission will
begin Wednesday night at 7 o'clock
and will end on ST. Joseph's Day at
solemn high mass at 10 o'clock a. m.
Morning exercises at a. m. and
evening at 7 p. m. The Italian speak
ing people are invited to attend all
exercises.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

Sandy Truxfllo, the progressive
manager of the firm of Roussel,
Truxillo & Co., mule and horse deal
ers of this city, left on purchasing
trip to Lexington, KY, and ST. Louis,
Mo-, last Tuesday and is expected to
return today.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Truxjllo was christened last Sunday
at the Catholic church, Rev. C. M.
Chambon performing the baptismal
ceremony. The youngster was given
the name of Ferrell Alvin Joseph and
the sponsors were C. RousSel and
Miss Corinne Truxillo.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
District Court.

The third week Of the criminal
term Of the district court met here
last Monday and Thursday, and dis
posed of the following business:
Mrs. C. D. Gondran ct ais. VS.. G. B
Reuss; case continued indefinitely.
Isaac Mason VS.. Mary Johnson
Judgment rendered in favor of plaint-
iff.
Wallace Philips VS.. A. v. Oster-
berger; exceptions taken under ad-
yisement.
Mary Butler, colored, tried last
week and found guilty on the charge
Of killing her husband; was sentenc-
ed to four months at hard labor in the
penitentiary.
Grace Realty Co. VS.. R. E. Noel;
exception filed.
U. A. Rousseau VS.. Alcee Dugas;
case continued indefinitely.
Succession of Lawrence w. Butler,
fixed for March 18.
w. j. Ficklin VS.. M. Dixon ct ais.
motion for new trial fixed for March
IS.
Emile Costello VS.. Evilina Morris
judgment rendered in favor of plaint-
iff.
J. L. Philips & Co., Inc. VS.. Chas.
Barker; exception taken under ad-
visement.
Sims Parker VS.. J. Sidney Hodge
son; case continued indefinitely.
Court then adjourned to March 18.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

Mrs. L. NJ. Joffrion Of Napoleon
vile, pleasantly known before her
marriage as Miss Juanita Noel, is
here spending some time at the hos
.pitable home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert e. Noel. Mrs. Joffrion
lis convalescing from a recent attack
of pneumonia, developing from in
fuenza, which confined her to her bed
for several weeks The Chief joins
her many friends here in wishing that
she will soon be restored to her for
mer good and vigorous health.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
FOR SALE.

A CCoUNT LIQUIDATION American Red
"A Cypress Co., i, Ltd, McElroy.. La. gen
eral stock merchandise, groceries, hats,
shoes, dry goods, notions, hardware. etc.
Cost about $4,000. Many bargains for quick
buyer.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Leblanc aof Gonzales, sympa-
thize with them in the loss of their
infant son, Edward Dennis, who died
yesterday morning after short ill
ness. The child was the grandson of
Edward Smith, one of the efficient
deputy sheriffs of this parish, and was
two years Of age.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
WANTED.

TO PURCHASE neat home in a good To-
'fR cation; price must be reasonable Give
fun information ii letter when replying.
Address NO. 13, care of the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13
ps. cAMPA%A
SHOEMAKER AND
DEALER IN MEMS, LADIES'
AND CHILDREN'S SHOES
Repair Work a Specially
Try a Pair of our Rubber Heels.
They make walking easy.
Price so cents.
514 Railroad Avenue
Donaldsonville, La.
514 Railroad Avenue
Donaldsonville, La.
% NOTICE. 4

NOTICE Ys hereby given that the Fashion
AV Co, Inc, a corporation organized under
the laws of the state of Louisiana by
act duly recorded in4Book of Charters, par
ish of Ascension on June 27, 1916, as amend
cd by act duly recorded February Z, 1918, in
Book of Charters, pages 2 and 10, respects
iyely> has been by proceedings duly taken
in accordance with law, and now stands
dissolved.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

Rub-My- is great pain killer.
Ii relieves pain and soreness caused
by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains,
etc.-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

To Preachers " The Chief has Oh
sale marriage licenses and certifi-
Gates of ordination.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

After being confined to bed for
few days with slight attack Of the
flu, U. A. Rousseau, the progressive
automobile dealer, has sufficiently re-
covered to be up and about again
much to the delight of lis host Of
friends
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-03-13

Get your job printing done at this
office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
MAY PURCHASE
NEW BOILER
Water Board Also Acts to In
crease Salaries

A. general discussion upon the con-
dition of the boilers In the city pump.
ing station at Runyon took place u
the meeting of the Board OF wafer
Commissioners held in City IAN iast
night. Although the present conolllon
Of The boilers Is not such as 10 Wa[ran1
any serious or dangerous results II iin,
mediate action Is not taken the BOARD
Iealizes that by having n addltlon,
al boiler. pressure could be increases
and kept at a more even stahuatu.
No definite action was taken put tue
general concensus of opinion was ina
as the board must eventually puy u
new boiler they might as well arrange
to purchase within n year.
The standing committee for 1920
were named by President Charles A.
hanback,, they being as follows
Power. Stas, Wilson, Conard; ripe
Wilson, Baldwin, Stas; Real Estate
,Conard, Stas, Baldwin,; Finance, Bald
win. Conard. Wilson.
Bids on seventy tons OF pipe and
valves were received, all being re-
ferred to the engineer and commit
tee on pipe for tabulation. Bios
were received from the United states
Cast Iron Pipe Company, X. W.
Wood Company, Warren
John Fox G. Company, Rensselear
Valve Company, National Pipe and
Supply Company. Charles l.. stuer-
valid, Inc.
A communication from William 7.
Meredith inquiring as to the amount
of water available for q proposed
chemical plant IL such should be es-
tablished along the Staten Island
sound near the Lehigh Valley Goa
docks was forwarded by the Board
of Trade to the Water Board and
same referred to the president and
superintendent.
The clerk was Instructed to COM
municate with Patrick White & Sons
requesting that the two boilers pur-
chased at Runyon from the city DE
Immediately removed.
The finance committee reported
that 1t had decided upon age IN
creases for all employees Of the de-
p~erintendent Samuel ]. Mason, same
to vary from ten to fifteen per cent
Owing to superintendent Mason's
term not expiring until April 1 OF
this year the board will not act on
his salary until then.
All of the commissioners with the
exception of Harry r. Wilson were
present at last nights meeting.
A resolution requesting the Board OF
Aldermen to finance certain improve
ments and extensions which were
made to the service between April J.
of last year and jan. 1, 1920, was
adopted. The resolution read as fol
lows:
Whereas extensions and improve
ments have been made to the plant OF
the Perth Amboy Water Works from
April l, 1915 to Jan. i, 1920 n the
sum Of S13,226.61 expended and
charged to the following accounts:
steam piping $59s.03; well system,
Z ,094.13; air column building,
S266.74; coal passage cover, S219.50;
pipe line, nanholes ~$434.45; lavatory,
$484; bonds $292.50; hydrants,
$330.24; stock $154S.12; meters. ST.
96S.90.,
BE 1t resolved that the Honorable
Board of Aldermen be hereby respect
fully petitioned to consider the rlat-
ter Of financing said improvements
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
HIKE FOR MEN
, HERE TONIGHT
starvation Hike" Plans Are
Changed by Scout Executive

This is the night for the "starva-
ton hike" when men who have been
attending the Leadership through
Scouting classes will end their course
with a practical demonstration of
some of the subjects about which
they have been hearing. Originally
the group was to have gone to Me-
tuchen and from there hiked to "a
log cabin a million miles from no.
where" but Scout Executive Heinold
has relented a little and changed the
plans. The group will meet at Smith
where they will board a bus and ride
to Convery street, from where they
will take a short hike to the cabin
which, through the courtesy of Troop
/, has been obtained for the purpose.
AT h cabin there will be a dem
o~nstration of the cooking of K'bob
and a twist" Each man will cook
his own meal and the material will
be furnished them. There will be
Utensils used and only u cup from
which to eat. Robert York, scout
executive of New Brunswick, will
talk on Hiking and it's Relation to
the Boy" and will demonstrate the
cooking of an entire meal with only
a cup and a jack knife as the uten-
sils.
This morning the following men
had signifed their intentions Of join
ing the hike: T. d. Warning, F. L.
Antisell. Henry Fisher, j. N. Pyster,
M. r. Leffler. Jens Anderson, II. r.
Grouse. A. Hanson, J.. Goldstein,
Louis Watts and Karl Omerle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
LODGE

o candidate was initiated and
one new application for membership
was, received by Court Amboy No. SIS,
Foresters of America, last night. Ed
wardNC. Smith. president of the Past
Chief Rangers Association of Mid
dlesex county. made a report of the
monthly session held IN New Bruins
wick on Sunday. The next meeting
of the past chiefs will be held in this
city on h third Sunday in February.
District Deputy Mrs. LApine Of
New Brunswick and staff of grand
officers Of the Rebekah State Assem-
bly, of New Jersey came here last
night and installed the newly elected
and appointed officers OF Violet Re-
bekah Lodge No. Sc, DAD Fellows.
After the installation n reception was
held and refreshments were served.
Plans were made for a dance and
reception TO be held Friday night,
February 13, at Y. M. H. A. hail,
when a committee composed of Mrs.
B. w. Jones, chairman; Mrs. Will
helmina Franklin, Mrs. Elizabeth
B~rumberg, Mrs. Martin loft and Mrs.
Emma Lybeck was named to TAX
charge of the affair. The new staff
of officers Includes: Noble grand,
Mrs. Caroline Therkelson; vice grand,
Mrs. l.. b. Moore; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Semina loft; financial sec
rotary, Mrs. Anna Seiber; treasurer,
Mrs. Paul Peterson; conductress,
Mrs. Anna Hendrickson; warden,
Mrs. Elizabeth Brumberg; right sup
port to noble grand. Chris r. Lund;
left support to noble grand, Mrs.
Wilhelmina Nelson; right support to
vice grand, Mrs. William Miller: left
support to vice grand, Mrs. Wilhel-
nina Franklin; chaplain. Miss Carrie
Lund; inside guard, Miss Esther
Bergman; outside guard, Martin Ag-
gerson.
A delegation Of members of Mid
dlesex Council No. 100. Royal Area
mum, will leave here tonight on the
Gal o'clock train to attend the dis
trict meeting of the councils of
Monmouth county that Is to be held
at Red Bank. District Deputy John
Hanson will head the delegation from
here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
GERMANS AGREE
To HOOVER PLAN
Would Establish Relief Ware
houses in Central Europe

Nv The associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 22:-The German
government IN a statement issued
tonight expresses u%nequivocal APP
proval of the proposed plan of Her
bert Hoover, director general of the
inter-allied relief organization during
the war, to establish American re-
lief warehouses throughout Central
Europe.
In order TO facilitate the ware
house plan to the full extent Of Its
ability, the government declares 1t
not only will remove all import duty,
regulations and needless customs
Formally, but also will afford the
shipment special transportation ia
~cilities in Germany.
Issuance Of the governments
statement was intended to counteract
an alleged misunderstanding in the
United States with respect to the
Hoover plan. The government ex-
presses its acknowledgment to the
American Society of Friends for Its
relief work among German children
and promises this organization a fun
measure of assistance IN the prose
cution of its work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
TELLS british
LOAN SITUATION
Not Seeking Money in U, S. to
Loan Other European Nations

BIZ The associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Jan. Fit is not
Great Britain's policy to borrow vast
sums in America for the purpose Of
l~oaning them to other nations IN
Europe Austin Chamberlain, the
chancellor of the ~exchequer. declared
IN a speech of the lessons of the war
here today.
Sc long as ! am responsible" he
said, that will not be a policy which
the government viii think Of adopt
ing"
He expressed the belief that Great
Britain had reached the maximum If
the national debt, and said lie be
lieved tie nation would turn the
during the coming financial
year, then 1t would be the govern
ment's business to consider funding
the large existing floating debt, thus
rem wing from commercial and fl
nancial centers the cloud OF anxiety
hanging owe them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
RACE R|OT|NG
IN ARKANSAS
Federal Soldiers Take Charge OF
Serious Situation
Bu The Associated Press.

Dy TIC 8sNUtFTEtU ITt0o.
DUMAS, Arkansas, Jan. "a de-
tachment of 12S federal soldiers from
Camp Pike. Ark, Governor Charles M.
Brouth and large parties of civil Of
f1cers and possemen from nearby
towns, arrived here early today to
take charge of a race situation arts
ing from an alleged attack on a deputy
sheriff by armed negroes at a negro
settlement near here late yesterday.
According to reports today the dis
turbance started when the deputy
sheriff and two white companions
went into the negro settlement to ar
rest a negro charged with stealing
hogs. Armed negroes, 1t was said, de-
manded the prisoners release and
v- the deputy sheriff refused, open
ed fire. The sheriff returned the fire
and with his companions withdrew to
obtain refnforcementS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22

her excitement had not given her pre-
diction a thought.
The night before Fran's wedding had
arrived Gwen showed much interest
in the final touches Of her sisters
rousseau. I'm SO glad, Fran, l only
wish tomorrow were my passport and
date for happiness"
"You mean you'd like to marry Hal,
yourself?" questioned Fran.
"Hal, n~othing-hls pal-Ray. Love
Is wonderful, after ALL" she %pondered.
"Oh, Gwen, I'm 10 glad"
"Glad? What for-what have /
been saying" stormed Gwen. Don't
mind me, Fran, l was just talking
silly"
please, Gwen, you know you were
the first to know of my engagement"
coaxed Fran, and then sternly. RE
member, Gwen, you have just four
DAYS more to get engaged. How about
TT"
ooh, Fran, I believe it's all your
fault, but I've truly gone and done
It,"
That's funny; it took Hal seven
months to ask me to marry him, and
only 26 days for Ray to ask my little
'map-hating' sister. Guess you win.
Gwen men are different, after all.".
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
JR. o. u. a.. nj. PLANS
FOR Benefit SHOW

Middlesex Council No. 63, Jr. O. L.
A. NJ, at its meeting last night ar
ranged to have a benefit movie picture
show at the Crescent theatre Monday
and Tuesday nights, February 16 and
II. The entertainment committee of
which Theodore Martin is the chair
man, discussed plans of an enter
tainment and dance some time in the
near future probably some time dur
ing next month. Tho affair will be
public.
Preparations are being made for a
large class initiation in the Orient
Court of the council some time in
February, a also announced at the
meeting. The entertainment COM
mittee Is e~ndeaVoring to have the
Rutgers College Glee Club return
here again to give another concert.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
POTTERY WORKERS URGE AN
IMMEDIATE WAGE INCREASE
By The Associated Press.

Bu The associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 22-Com-
mittees representing the Sanitary Pot
ters' Association and the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters
are in session here discussing an APP
peal from employees Of plants
throughout the country for suspension
Of pending wage agreement to per-
NIT of an immediate increase of pay.
The men are working under a bien-
NAL agreement. which expires in No
vember next. 1t provided for al in
crease of twenty-five per cent over
the scale carried In preceding agree
ment and a further increase of If
teen per CEN has been allowed since
the compact was passed.
Workers now claim their pay is
inadequate to meet high living costs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
MAY THREATEN STRIKE AS
RESULT OF new YORK CASE
BIZ The Associated Press.

BIZ The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Indications
tina the state would not be surprised
at q threat of a general strike by ex'
tremists If Benjamin Gitlow, former
Bronx assemblyman, was convicted on
charges of violating the criminal an
archy law under which he is now be-
ing tried, were given today by assis-
tant district attorney Rourke in the
questioning of prospective jurymen.
The charges are based IN articles
printed In the Revolutionary Age In
the publication of which Ditlow was a
leader. District Attorney Rourke ask
ed leroy l.. Valentine, a salesman be-
Ing examined for jury duty, whether
"a threat of revolution or a general
strike, If the defendant were convicted
would affect your judgment in &the
case?" mo" replied the witness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
$500 DAMAGES FOR
LOCAL RESIDENT

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 22.- Ida
Segal of Perth Amboy was awarded
$500 for injuries received by being
struck by an automobile of the Belle
Meade garage corporation on Deem
Der II, 1919. in the district court this
morning. The defendant was repre-
scented by Emanuel Mertz. of Jersey
City and the defendant by Ralph Z.
Cooper of a firm in Jersey City. The
cause Of the accident given by the
plaintiff, is that the ~driver-das driving
.recklessly on Amboy avenue where the
accident occurred.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
FAVOR EXTRACTION
OF FORMER KAISER
BIZ The Associated Press.

BIZ The associated Press.
GENEVA, Jan. 22:-Swiss. news
papers following the lead of the Cen
eva Tribune favor the e~xtraditiOn Of
former Emperor William from Hol-
land. The consensus of editorial
opinion Is that owing TO the excep-
tional crimes of an international
character charged against him, Hol-
land would not be guilty of abusing
the traditions Of neutral countries, as
In this Ease Count Hohenzollern is
not a political refugee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-22
PROTECTING linoieum.

One woman spreads two newspa-
pers I'VE her linoleum while preparing
her meals. one In front of the sink
and the other near the stove, as she
has found that in this way the cover
ing remains fresh considerably longer
than otherwise. When the meal Is
cleared away. the papers are thrown
out, and with them no little grease or
small particles which would have soiled
the floor.