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A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND A THANK YOU, TOO! MAY TIlE (.( OO) 'I I F LIF'N EEN F YOURS-AND 1J20 BE 1S FUL 01 Y8 ((I 3-' X HS 'BEF1N F OR MF-FOR ALL OF WHICII I TXANK YOU FRANK K. SIMS THE AGENCY FOR SERVICE DONALDONV ILLE, LA. A WORD TO THE WISE! IIOLE TA ING OUT THAT NEXT LIFE I' AFCE OLICY, GIVE ME A CHANCE I REpiESENT THAT OLD RELIABLE OMPANY, IHE MIUTUAL LIFE OF NEW N'03 AND CAN OFFER YOU THE VERY SES' FORM OF POLICY SUITABLE TO YOUR R. S. VICKERS,. DONALDSONVILLE, LA. E~ntered in (k he jo.telh r at, ,t enl . I e U ville, La., a; -ecu nd-clas; majil matter. JAS. VON LOTTEN, Pub. and Prop. Subscriptin Price .. ...........$2 a Year f',,yaI,le in Advance SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919. HAPPY NEW YEAR. The Chief takes occasion to ex tend to its many friends , patrons and the public sincere good,wishes for a very happy and prosperous New Year. The year which is just coming to a close, has, by the grace of God, been one of usnrecedented prosper ity to the en&n e people in this sec tion. The crops have been fair and thei prices unusually good, and the farm ers have reaped a splendid harvest and made bushels of money. The success of the planters has extended to the workmen and laborers of all kinds, who have been paid higher wages than ever before in the history of farming in this vicinity, and the merchants and storekeepers have in turn shared to tha fullest measure in the general prosperity which has prevailed. The volume of business, and especially holiday business done by them has been the biggest and most remunerative on record. In extending good wishes for a happy New Year, the Chief hopes that God in his infinite goodness will bestow the blessings of good health, peace, happiness and contentment upon the entire people and permit the planters, farmers, merchants em '~loyes And working, men to enjpy the] carneuliUrnei~T6?ib'°ueas prosperity in the year 1920, which by His grace rewarded (their efforts during the year 1919. LAST CALL FOR POLL TAX. Next Wednesday will be the last day on which the poll tax for the year 1919 might be paid for and within the year. All voters who de sire to participate in the several elections scheduled for 1920, must have paid their poll taxes for the years 1918 and 1919, and the pay ment must have -been made during each year. Wednesday, December 31, is the last day of the year and the last day on which the 1919 poll tax might be paid. Those who have not already performed this obligation should do so at once and not wait until it is too late. The right of suff rage is one of the most sacred privi ledgs of citizeu ship; one which should be cherished lC"h pride and exercised at all times with sound discretion for the good of the state. The payment of the poll tax is made a prerequisite Hit theNail oteilead WhernHe~tI o "'Tis Better to Repair aLeaky Roof Than to Pay for the Damage It Causes" You've heard the story of the man and the leaky roof. When it rained he couldn't fix it aftcf when it didn't rain the roof needed no fixing. And so ruined ceilings and walls cost him more than roof repairs would have cost. Shingles and Roofing If you have a leaky roof, profit by his example and lx it now while you can. The value of the protec tion pays for the repairs. We carry a complete and assorted stock of shingles and roofing for every kind of roof -on house, barn, gar -e or other build. r ingsa And the prices f - are A4ht. b - -r Don't put off this important matter. Be on the safe side When you want Anything in BUILDING MATERIAL we have it-Lumber, Hardware, Cement. Bricks, Roofin g, time, Etc. Exclusive agents for Texaco Rooffing. Our prices are right. Call and see us. ASCENSION LUMBER YARD Near the Passenger Depot DONA1DSONVILLE, LA. to t~e excise of this right, and as I he money derived from this tax is 4pplied to a most worthy cause the public school fund, no man, who has the best interests of his country at heait. should hesitate to make this {mall payment, which besides giving him a voice in the government of his state, adds financial aid to the public schools of his parish. Remember, the last day for paying the poll tax for 1919, is next Wed nesday, December 31. Those who have not already done so, should go to the courthouse and pay at once. WHERE IS REVENUE TO COME? The city fathers are in a quandary over the subject of ways and means of raising revenues to make up the deficit in the town's finances which will result from the closing of the saloons. This one item alone has brought about $6000 per year to the municipal treasury. This sum, added to the amount collected in taxes and other licenses, has been barely suf ficient to meet the current expenses t of the city government, and when I the limited revenues are reduced at one clip by the large sum of $6000 a very serious deficit will occur, and this expected deficit is a source of I deep concern to the members of the commission council. Additional taxation is out of the , question, since the limit has been reached in both regular and special 1 taxes. Where then is the revenue to come from to make up the deficit L which is surd to come? No one seems to be able to answer. It is a very 1 serious question, and one which will have to be met squarely and answer ed definitely. If the town, which is operated onga very economical basis, can barely plod along with its pres . tzevn ,,.,w .ill happen when es :. Cf.ýfr tune of-$6000. It has been suggested that a mass meeting of the tax payers of the city he called to discuss the matter and try to devise ways and.means of re lieving the situation, but in the ab sence of any other visible and tangi ble source of revenue it is indeed hard to conceive how the deficit is going to be made good. Let some good financier come forward and dis tinguish himself by suggesting means of solving the problem. Joseph Matherne, Jr., who was re cently slightly injured at the Texas 1 & Pacific railroad shop at Marshall, Texas, where he has been employed for some time, is mending rapidly at the company's hospital in that city, "and hopes to be able to resume his " work in a short time. The news of 1 his recovery will be received with 1 pleasure by his many friends here. Artistic jib printing, that's the kind we do. NEW CANE JUICE FILTER. Public Dmonstration at Myrtle Grove Next Week. The first public demonstration of a filter for cane juice, which, it is claimed, will revolutionize the pres ont method of clarification, will be made December 29, 30 and 31 at Wilbert's Myrtle Grove plantation, near Plaquemine under the direction of the inventor, Louis J. Martel, su gar chemist and engineer of Frank lin, La. and New Orleans. Invita tions to sugar planters. all over the state have been issued, Mr. Martel said Thursday, and the demonstra tion is expected to be largely attend ed. The filter handles tie cane juice , * just as it comes from the mill, elimi nating a large part of the present process and doing away with the use of sulphur and lime, while removing all impurities. Since sulphur is an inversion producer, says Mr. Martel, both time and money are saved by eliminating it. Eighty per cent of the machinery now used in the clari fication process can be dispensed with by using the filter,, it is said, and there is a saving of 50 per cent of labor in the mill. Mr. Martel has experimented a number of years wite Filter-Cel, a natural product, and the process is completed by his new invention. The filter will be manufactured and marketed by the Martel Filter Company, Inc., with headquarters at 808 Perdido street, New Orleans. s Louis J. Martel will act as president is of the company, and the board of - directors is composed of the follow io ing sugar planters: Donelson Ca ! oy fery, Horace Wilkinson, John D. is Minor, Henry N. Pharr, M. Billeaud g and Will Price. Another Picture Show in Prospect. Donaldsonville may have another moving picture theatre in the early future. A number of local busi ness men have become interested in the project. They propose to organ ize a coropration and to acquire a desirable sight on which a suitable, modern and fire proof building will be erected. A part of the structure will be rented out for store purposes and the other part will be used for the moving picture show. The promoters of the enterprise are very highly encouraged with the co-opera tion and promises of support which they have received so far and feel confident that the new theatre will soon be an established fact. The people of this city and vicinity are strong patrons of the movies and there is no reason why another good moving picture show should not prove a success here. Nearly the whole of the authorized capital stock of the new corporation has already been subscribed and high-class film service is assured. Deputy Sheriff Edward Smith and his wife arid son, Nathan, were in town last Tuesday shopping for the I holidays. Let the Chief do your job work. Hail and Farewell FAREWELL TO THE OLD Old Year, thy life is well-nigh spent, Thy feet are tottering and slow, Thy hoary head with age is bent, The time is here for thee to go; Already in the frozen snow A lonely grave is made for thee; The winds are chanting dirges low, Upon the land and on the sea. Old Year, thou wert a friend to some T' some thou wert of worth untold, Thy days were blessings, every one, ---More precious far than shining gold;. But unto others, thou a foe Did prove thyself-an enemy, Relentless as the chains of woe As ruthless as the maddened sea. Some will rejoice to know thee dead, Others will mourn thee as a friend; Some will look back on thee with dread, Others their praises to thee lend: I neither offer praise nor blame, Old Year, for what you brought to me, For unto me both joy and pain Your active hands gave lavishly. Thy solemn death-hour draws a-nigh And hark! I hear thy funeral knell Slow pealing through the darkened sky Farewell, Old Year-farewell, farewell! HAIL TO THE NEW Hail! hail! to thee, 0 virgin year! Not yet a day's length on thy throne, Thou with the merry eyes and clear And joyous voice of dulcet tone: Hail! hail! to thee, thou strong of limb; Our praise is thine, 0 youthful king, For thou art pure of woe and sin, Thy young hands yet but blessings bring. The monarch who is laid away Within the catacomb of years Was harsh and ruthless in his day Seemed less to love our joys than tears; We look for blessings manifold, New Year, from thy pure sinless hand, We trust thy heart will ne'er grow cold Toward us-and our Native Land. Bring healing to -the hearts now sore From wounds the cruel Old Year made; The veil of peacefulness draw o'er The woes at each heart-threshold laid: We cannot love a tyrant king! Our hearts refuse to loyal be To one who takes delight to fling Upon our hearts keen misery I Be kind to us-that we may say, . When comes the time for thee to go; "O darling year, we grieve to-day, Because we all have loved thee so!" u..ood Housekeeping. kAf Pastor for St. Jules Church. The Catholic parish of St. Jules, in Assumption, near Belle Alliance, was officially transferred today from Father P. Gruel, who has been ad ministrator for some time, to Rev. F. Jan, who has been appointed rector of the place. The ceremonies con nected with the 0transfer were per formed by Rev. Dean C. M.* Cham bon of this city. The new pastor of St. Jules was lately a chaplain in the United States army, in which capac ity he served for nineteen months, and prior to his enlistment in the mili tary service, was rector of the Cath olic church at Larose, in the parish of Lafourche, below Lockport, and resigned that ofie to join the army. !He will have charge of the St. Jules Church and the chapel in Brusly St. Martin. Rev. P. Gruel, whom Rev. F. Jan succeeds, has been appointed pastor of the Catholic church at Law tell, near Opelousas, and will leave in a few days to assume the duties of his iastorate. The Chief in com mon with his many parishoners takes pleasure in extending a hearty wel come to Rev. Jan to the parish of St. Jules. Refuses Salary Increase. It is not very often that an official is heard to decline a raise in salary, h but here is one instance in which such a refusal has actually taken l place. The board of aldermen of the r city of New Haven, Conn., passed an t ordinance a few (lays ago, granting a raise of salary to Mayor David E. t Fitzgerald from $3500 to $7500 a f year. The ordinance also provided for a substantial increase in the sal - aries of all other officials. When it 1 reached the mayor he approved that c. part of the bill raising the compensa tion of other officials, but vetoed it insofar as it gave him a raise. This t. is the second time that Mayor Fitz r gerald has refused to accept an in r crease in his salary. He is a lawyer i and has an extensive practice. L_ Jail Breakers Still at Large. a - Frank and Percy Burns, the two 5, negro burglars who escaped from the 11 parish jai' sometime ago, by sawing e some of the steel bars of the cage is and breaking through the solid brick )r wall, are still at large. Immediately 1e upon their escape, Sheriff Hanson of 'Y fered a reward of $50 for the cap I- ture of each, or $100 for both of the Lt negroes. Notices of the offer of re .d ward, giving complete description of `e the fugitives, were sent all over the L9 state, but up to the present day noth e ing has been heard of the culprits. .d They seem to have dissappeared as d completely as if they had been swal )t lowed up by the earth. ie________ k Miss Selma Mollere, a charming 1Y young lady of this city, spent Christ m mas with relatives iiq Baton Rouge. She reports having had a delightful time in the Capital City. id in Clarence J. Savoie and Charles ie Alonzo, prominent citizens and planters of Belle Rose in the parish of Assumption, were business visitors to Donaldsonville today. Cletrac Tank Style Tractor (FORMVIERLY THE CLEVELAND) J.WMTTINGLY, MARTIN &SPILLER )Y 'THIBODAUX, LA. t Agents.for Lafourche, Assumption and Ascension Parishes WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF PARTS. AN INSPCTION OF OUR TRACTOR IS INVITED t . . . . - . -- - * * - HOME BOY TO THE FRONT. R. N. Slator in Bia Insurance Cor poration in Monroe. R. N. Slator, for many years a resident of this city, where he was engaged in the- general insurance business, is fast coming to the front as one of the leading business men of the progressive city of Monroe, where he. has made his home for a some tlae. A corporation capital ized at $35,000 was recently organiz ed in that city, under the name of Trousd^'e & `3'at r. Incorporated, for the rur pose of inducting a,general insurance, real estate and brokerage business. The incorporators are: J. H. Trousdale, W. W. Cooper, Fred Stuart Smith aiid R. N. Slator. a J. H. Trousdale is president and IT N. Slator, secretary and general manag er of the company. The company's charter gives it the I sTght to acquire and build residences and it is said that the cncern will engage extensively. in that line of business for which there is said to be a broad field in the Ouachita city. A Worthy Undertaking. A drive was inaugurated a few days ago, having for its object the raising by popular subscription of the sum of $600,000 for the establish ment of free clinics at the Touro In firmary in New Orleans. The fund has already reached the $400,000 mark, and about $200,000 more are rqufred t ' eo sp tb~ a floiint~ Touro is one of the oldest and lead ing infirmaries in the country. The purpose of the clinics which are to be added to the institution, is to give free treatment to those who are una ble to pay. The object is a most worthy one and should appeal to the consideration of all liberal-minded persons. All those who can afford to do so should send in contributions to Otto J. Mayer, treasurer, Touro Infirmary. Any amount, large / or small, will be gratefully appreciated. Dr. I. I. Lemann, a member of the Lemann family of this city, is on the consulting staff of the medical de paqtment of the infirmary, which will give free service in the proposed clin ics. N Electric Light Extension. The extension of the electric light to the subuhb Ap the river known as Faubourg la Pipe, which has been under consideration for some time, is now an assured fact. A contract between some of the residents of the faubourg and the Light and Power commission has been signed; all of the material for use in projecting the line has been bought and deliver ed and the work of building the ex tension will begin in a few days. The present contract contemplates the construction of the line as far as the be Boeuf plantation, a distance of about one mile below Donaldsonville and will no doubt be extended fur ther as the people learn to appreciate the convenience of the system. Elec tric light has come to be recognized as indispensable in the up-to-date home and those citizens of the fau bourg who have interested themselves in the project, have taken the proper step towards modernizing their resi dences. Day Means Much to All. New Years suggest intimate personal views of self. The annual crop of good resolutions sho' vs how near most people are to becoming radically bet ter. The day also bring a sense of the inexhaustible resources of life. It is the door into a wonderful future, new inventions, new discoveries, new achievements, of social justice and priv l1ege and joy for the masses of men. If you leave it to the schoolboy New Year's day is what comes be fore he has to go back to school Z Learn to recognize quality. Choose slowly and thoughtfully. Buy good material for things that will get hard wear. By' so doing you are saving money and making your ) future safe. Have you paid your poll tax yet? i tf you do not pay it before next > Thursday, you will be a squaw man in 1920. MULES FOR SALE We Deal in None But the Best Bred Mls. An Inspection of Our Stock is Invited WE WISH to announce to pl1nters and others that we have sen the large mule barn of Kahn & Weil in Mississippi street, posite the Hotel Donaldson, where we will be permanently 1 and will have on sale at all times a large assortment of Hlti Sugar and Rice Mules which we will offer for sale at lowest prices. Prospe i ve purchasers are invited to call-and examine~ animals all of lijehih are perfect sotnd and healthy aisd s1IT e _ exinexactly as reresented 4 CRAWFORD & NOEL Kahn & Well's Ig Stables, Opposite Hotel Do DONALDSONVILLE, LA. N. J. FALCoN & BRO Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths, Horseshoews, W Makers, Buggy and Automobile Painters PLANTATION AND PLOW WORK A SPECIALTY. ALL ,KIN OF REPAIR WORK NEATLY DONE. PROMPT SERVICES. REASONABLE PRICE~ Office and Shops North, Side of Mississippi Street Below Cat lic Church GIVE -US A TRIAL" Donaldsonville, PROPERTIES FOR SALE. TWO-STORY MODERN HOME in St. Patrick Itreet, between Ibegville and Nicholls avenue. House contains six rooms, bath and kitchen; hardwood floors. SINGLE STORY COMMODIOUS RESI DENCE in St. Patrick street, between Iber ville street and Nicholls avenue, containing six rooms, bath and kitchen. TWO NEAT COTTAGES in Houmas street, containing three rooms and kitchen. FOUR COTTAGES in Houmas street, containing three rooms and kitchen. These proprities will be sold for cash or on terms to suit purchaser. For further particulars, apply to or address, A. H. HUNLEY, Donaldsonville, In. FOR SALE. 0 N ACCOUNT of removing from Donald sonville, I offer the following articles for sale at reasonable prices: Duplex window shades, 3 Vudor porch shades, 4 burner oil stove, living-room set, kitchen cabinet, Majestic ranger Majestic coal range, estate heater, zinc covered kitchen table, S packing wall cabinet, wall linen closet, med icine closet, kitchen pot closet, hat tack, davenpod, Corona typewriter, poitable chicken louse and one lot in the Lemann Addition. Apply to A. H. BLOOMENSTTE!., Donaldsonville; La. H. SCHAFF & SON. DONALDSONVILLE, LA. COOPER, TIN AND SHEET IRON WORKS Roofing Guttering, Stovepiping / and Repairing. PLUMBING WORK A SPECIALTY Phone 107-J SUCCESSION NOTICE. PUBLIC notice is hereby given that John Howell Pugh has qualified as dative testamentary executor of the succession of Edward'Nicholls Pugh and that all credi tors having claims against his succession should send statements of their claims to said executor at Plaquemine, La. .OHN HOWELL PUGH, Executor. r / FOR SALE. T WENTY GOOD SECOND-HAND SUGAR MULES are offered for sale at a bar gain. Apply to GRATIGNARD BROS., t St. James, La. Let us do your job work, Catarrh Cannot Be u with LOCAL APPLICATIONkS, cadnot reach the seat of the Catarrh is local disease, gr fluenced by constitutional coondi in order to cure it you must internal remedy. Hall's Catarrhk cine is taken internally . and the blood on the mucous sarf system. Hall's Catarrh Medic`` prescribed by one of the best in this country for years. I posed of some of the best tomeio combined with some of the purifiers. The perfect co the ingredients in Hall's C4 cine is what produces such results in catarrhal condition!. testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., rrps.. T All Druggists. 75c. II itl1's Family Pills f:r ' SOLICITORS WANTED H OUSEWIVES' ECONOMICAL PRODUCTS. Guaranteed. ter, Kreamlite, Cocoanut Lemon Cream. Solicitors wan ed and particulars 25B Writeo C SPECIALTY CO., Baton Rouge, FOR SALE. ONE FIVE - PASSENGER '14HREE, FORD T!RUC' 0; FORD COUPE; SEVERALI TOURING CARS. ALL AT GAIN PRICES. CALL AT ROUSSEAU'S Vega Building Donaldso FROST PROOF CABBAGE P. W E HAVE millions, hardy field Plants of : Vakefield and Flat Ssities ready to ship. Buy erect from grower and save dela8 1 faction guaranteed or money - Customers shiped until Fatisafied t paid by parcel post for $1.1 19# for $2.50. By express collect, $t Ask for club offer. Dealers wat LISLE SEED AND PLANT FA dosta, Ga. --TRESPASS NOTICE OTICE is hereby given thw n . fishing or trespsa'sing is alt Minnie and St: Alice plan James parish. Tre pa sers on these places will be pro est extent of the aw. MR. CLERVILLE