Pan-American Life Insurance Co.New Orleans, La.

"INSURANCE THAT INSURES".()W COST, (GUARANTEED VALUES, GUARANTEED REDUCTIONS, DOUBLEI)EMNITY. TOTAL DISABILITY AND OTHER VALUABLE FEATURES

CAPITAL . ..-------------------------" - -------. $ 1,000,000RESOURCES -• - 7,750,000INSURANCE IN FORCE . 70,000,000

IT WI.L BE TO YOUR INTERESA' EE ME FOR YOUR INSURANCE.CONSULTATION WIT BLIGATION.

KARL GEIST, Special Representative, Modeste, La.

APERUNATHE BEST MEDICINE

FOR COUGHS AND COLDS

Miss Ivy Gray, Fairview, EverKentucky, writes:

"I have taken Peruna, and wId say that it is the besticine for coughs and colds Ir saw. I find that t always ' GraYs letter breatheses a cold in a short while. Gray's letter breathes

o strengthens and builds hon to the ailing. It is an in-system." ration to the sick and infirm.

Sold Everywhere Liquid or Tablet Form

S TURDAY, MARCH 6, 1920.

Le t the Chief do your job work.

M irs. Valery Duffel and SidneIlar young business men of;ty; the sick list. *

666' proven it will cureC' " Fever, Bilious Fever

ppe.-(Adv.)

antl Mrs. R. S. Vickers,Hlattie M•dGalliard, Mrs. Alex Blooenstiel and Mrs. Walter Lemann ofthis city, 'pent the (lay in the-CapitalCity last Thursday.

Mrs. Edwvard F. Kocke and herbright li e daughter, Malvina, ofNew 0 1 s, are here spending sometime at I ospitable home of hersistor- ri Henry L. Kocke, Jr.

Mr. R. J. Chauvin andtheir 1g son, Galdon, ofF'aulhot , who were laid upcfr a f his week, have suffi-

cicently to be able to be upand about gain, much to the delightof their many friends.

666 quickly relieves Colds and La-Grippe, Constipation, Biliousness,

Appetite and Headaches.-

L. E. Bentley of New Orleansfew hours in town last Sun-

, having come up to attend - aI.eeting of ,the directors of the Don-i•iIonvill Ice Company. "Boss"

1_-entley •s ooking as fine as a pea-Icock, and hid many friends here w'/eg'lad to see him.

A sweet little baby girl was bornto Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Samuelsonlast fMTonday evening. The tiny miss

hbe christened under he name ofThe Chief hopes that little

wi ll v 1reow up to be a social fav-n I)onahldsonville society.

he ilnfant son of Mr. and Mrs.i.Aatole Esneault w.s christened last

Situ: lay at the Catholic church andthe name of George Antoine was be-'"low ed on the youngster. The sDon-

woos were ~ bert Esneault and Miss

Mrs. i and her two littled- u\ hte x rnces and Jane, andMrs. Ale loomenstiel and her twovoun•e• +!lghters, Misses Pauline andI :lli. motored to Baton Rouge last

l' urdy:v, and while in the CapitalCity were the guests of Flrs. II. L.Cohen.

Mrs. E. Nettles and her two prettyan!I i "r:et' voun g children, Caru-JTu!:,. f' Monroe. La., arrive

S m::i '.-. and will he thefer se,;nl weeks of Capt. and: T Robertson, parents of

Nettle:. The Chief v:ish•s thet1 's :: lesant and enjoyable

! their stay in this cit

To Hotr Memory ofLaw r.

Memnorial s e•4s in honor of theIl I- on. lrd Nicholls Pugh, willIe hel:ad ;t .he courthouse in this city

S,'ftday, March 12, at 10 o'clock:: . T1he public is cordially invitedattend.

ME CLASSY SUITS!ave money on your PRING SUIT and still

suit of the latest model, finest of material and

in he latest weaves by paying a visit to our store and

mnaking your selection. We feel absolutely confident

i1saying that you will be DOLLARS. AHEAD by

purchasing your clothing here

We also have on display the latest SHIRTS and

furnishings for men and also a complete line of

boys' wear, on all of which we assure you that we

give better value for the sanj money or the same

value for less money

* THE MEN'S SHOPSamuelson Bros., Props. 516 Railroad Avenue

DONALDSONVILLE, LA.

t'tend the homestead meeting att Elks' home tomorrow at 10 a. m.

ub-My-Tism is a powerful anti-s c;. it kills the poison caused fromI ted cuts, cures old sores, tetter,

(Adv.)

grtaulations are being extend-Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Dugasfourth ward, upon the birth to

ast Tuesday of a fine baby boy.ttle heir will be christened-un-

name of Hubert Marion. Theel cerely hopes that the young-

:e grow up into manhood to bedsome and generous hearted as

s ddy.

d Mrs. Louis Begue argre-cei the congratulations of theirnu 1Us friends over the arrivalthis rning of a dainty little daugh-ter. e event occurred at the homeof Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fortier, par-ents of Mrs. Begue. Mother and babeare Ding nicely and Grandpa For-tier wearing a broader smile thanever

Vi t Hose Company No. 3, helda pra e last Thursday night underthe s rvision of W. B. Samuelson,fore assisted by Jos. Fontanaand . Mistretta. The work wasexecu most creditably and showedthe old spirit of bygone days.The c ection was made and streamturne through 250 feet of hosein thi hree seconds, and through500 fe of hose in one minute andfifteen conds. Eighteen members!artici led in the practice.

Odresfi Crochet of Darrow, leftThursday for the Supple Catherineplan ion in Ibervlile parsh, wherehe engaged for some time aschief•er. The companyhas i to engage in the refiningof sugar and is said to have purchased10,000 bags of Cuban sugar for thepurpose. This, together with otherraw sugars which it interds to ac-quire from time to time, will keepthe refinery in operation for a fewmonths. Mr. Crochet has filled theposition of sugarboiler at Catherineplantation for the past several yearsand is an expert in that line.

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Leche are re-ceiving the congratulations of theirmany fronds upon the arrival at theirhome of a splendid little boy, whomade his appearance Thursday of lastweek. 'hhe name Paul Karl, Jr., willbe bestgwed upon the little fellow.Mr. Leche is- the son of Judge andMrs. Caul Leche of this city. Heholds the position of bookkeeper forthe Core plantation in Iberville par-ish. Mrs. Leche is the daughter ofClay Dugas of Belle Rose, one of theDemocratic nominees for state sena-tor fr the district comprising As-sump n, Lafourche and Terrebonne.

ol alafel, aged 56' years, diedhe residence of Mr. J. M. Belleort Barrow last Wednesday-af-

oon at 5 o'clock. He was takendenly ill Tuesday afternoon, and

the best of nursing given himd peacefully away. He was

f the late John Calafel, whoumber of years conducted astore on the west bank ofafourche in this parish. De-

c w:ws an upright and peacefulciti and by occupation a painter.The funeral took place Thursday af-ternoon. with services and interment.at St. Francis of Assisium Church in

Smoke Bend. Peace to his ashes!A--

HOME BOY HONORED BY U. S.

Sabin J, Dalferes Made Vice Consulat Warsaw, Poland.

Sabin J. Dalferes, native of As-sumption, and for the greater partof his life a resident of this city, hasbeen appointed to th osition of viceconsul and clerk in th merican Con-sulate at Warsaw, Poland. His du-ties will be primarily to assist theprincipal officer at the post to whichhe has been assigned, with visa workto control the entry of aliens into theUnited States, :and to perform suchduties as directed by the officers un-der whom he is to serve. The salaryis $2400 per year, and begins fromthe day that he leaves home for thepost. The notice of his appointmentby the state department at Washing-ton was received by Mr. Dalferes lastWednesday, and he immediatelywired his acceptance and advised thedirector of the consular service thathe would leave New Orleans on hisway to Warsaw on March 8.

Mr. Dalferes will first go to Wash-ington to receive instructions cover-ing his duties as vice cansul and clerk.He will probably spend ten days ortwo weeks at the capital after whichhe will take ship at New York for thescene of his future *rs. The ap-pointment was mat the under-standing that it would be undertakenfor not less than one year, which ha:sbeen accepted by the appoint4

Mr. Dalferes served with the Amer-ican army in Frnace, being connectedw'ith the fntelligence Section fromSeptember, 1917, to September, 1919,when he was demobilized at Paris.From this time he was connected withthe American Peace Commission, un-til it disbanded in December, 1919,when he returned to the UnitedStates with the commissioners, ar-riving in New York Dec. 21, and re-turned home on Dec. 26. He bearsthe distinction of being the first" en-listed Donaldsonville boy to cross theseas and the last to return.

Mr. Dalferes received his educatioliat the Donaldsonville High School.Besides English, he speaks Frenchfluently, and this will prove f greatassistance to him in disch ng theduties of his post. He com-paratively young man a is ap-pointment to this high sponsi-ble post comes as a hg " and as'a reward for the ex servicerendered by him to t ernmentwhile connected with th ntelligenceDepartment during the ar. He is aman of pleasant personality and ex-amplary habits and stands high in theesteem of all who know him. He iswell qualified by experience and tem-perament to discharge the duties con-nected with his appointment, and hisfriends feels no hesitancy in predict-ing that he will make good.

The Chief takes pleasure in extend-ing hearty congratulations to its.young friend upon his appointment,which is an honor to his home cityand parish as well as to himself, andin extending to him "sincere goodwishes for success in his new field ofactivity. - *

Death of Dr. L. E. H. Duffel.Dr. L. E. H. Duffel, member of one

of the oldest and most prominentfamilies of this parish, died at TouroInfirmiary last Saturday, at 5p. m., aged 44 years. The doctor wastaken ill about six weeks before andwent to the Touro for treatment'about three' weeks later, but failedto obtain relief. - His condition grewsteadily worse until the end came.Theremains were brought to Donaldson-ville on the 10 o'clock Texas and Pa-cific train, and after services at theCatholic church, the mortal remainswere laid to rest in the family tombin the Catholic cemetery. Besideshis wife he leaves to mourn his lossour young :tiughters, Rui, y, HIazei

Lois end Mona; his parents, Di. anlMrs. L. E. Duffel of Moodeste in thisparish; a brother, Frank Duffel ofMinden, La., and a sister, Mrs. D. B.Allain of Seattle, Wash. Deceasedwas a native of the first ward of this

parish, and a graduate of TulaneUniversity, academic and medical de-partments. He was located in St.John parish and enjoying a large andlucrative practice when stricken withthe illness which finally carried himaway. He was a member of the localcamp Woodmen of the World at La-Place. Dr. Duffel was a grandson

of the late Judge Henry L. Duffel,durng his day one of the *ng citi-zens of this parish. He popu-lar, upright and highl emedyoung citizen, and his d uni-versally regretted. The ten-ders sincere sympathy to t. rief-stricken relatives.

S. J. C. I. Honor Roll.The following named students of

St. Joseph's Commercial Institutescored the highest average in theirstudies during the month of Febru-

ary:Eleventh 'grade--Curtis Bourdier,

Allen Dalferes. Leo Mattingly, ValeryBabin, Jos. Fontana, Allen Mattingly.

Tenth grade - Richard Hanson,John Landry, Ralph Betz, Rene Cour-reges.Ninth grade-Clarence Richard,

Mark Melancon, Arthur Veron, IrwinMollere.

Eighth grade-Uton Dugas, Leon-ard Lawes, Nemour Landaiche, LloydBourdier, Joseph Randazzo. -

Seventh grade-Dumond St. 1ear-tin, George Daigle, Mulford Boanochard, Bryan Landry.

Sixth grade-Peter o, Chas.LeBlanc, Clarence o, FrankDaigle.

Fifth grade - Valery Dalferes,Odel Montero, Rodolph Hebert, An-drew Dill, Vernon Aleman.

Fourth grade-Frank Falgoust, Ed-ward Falgoust, Lorenzo Milano.

The New Theatre.Work on the new theatre building

to be erected here by the Community.Company, Inc.. was begun last Mon-

day. The two large lots in Missis-sippi street between the Vega build-ng and the Palace 'Drugstore, onwhich the new structure will be lo-cated, are being cleared and leveledoff; sand, gravel, bricks and othermaterial are being hauled to thescene, and the laying of the founda-tion, which will be of concrete, hasbeen inaugurated. The brick andconcrete work is under the supervis-ion of Justilien Delatte, well-knownlocal bricklayer, who has a largeforce of men under his bloy, andoperations will be pushed to com-pletion as rapidly as possible.

Rub-My-Tism is a great pain killer.It relieves pain and soreness causedby Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains,etc.-(Adv.)

ANNOUNCEMENT!The management of the South

Louisian ai ssociation de-sires to a rnounc-to horse fanciersthat they have engaged the ser-vices of a competent trainer whowill he permanently located at the-fair grounds in Donaldsonville forthe purpose of taking horses totrain either for harness or the sad-die. Charges for care, board andtraining will be as reasonable asconditions permit.

Address: R. S. VICKERS. Sec-retary - Manager, or CHARLESRUSCONI, Trainer, Donaldson-ville, La.

Traffic Restored.In pursuance of an agreement en-

ered into by the police jury with the:Lemann Company, Ltd., the latter'snarrow-gauge railroad bridge whichspans Bayou Lafourche at Crescentand Palo Alto plantations has beenmade available ,for general traffic.A plank floor was laid and guard railsbuilt on each side and the bridge putin serviceable condition for all kindsof motor, vehicle or foot traffic. Thework was finished last Tuesday even-ing and the structure opened to traf-fic Wednesday morning. This ar-rangement was rthade necessary by therecent serious 4ashout in the SmokeBend drainage ganal, whch destroyedthe temporary -bridge recently builtalong the road. . The work of repair-ing the washout in the drainage canalwill egin at once and it # hoped tohave it completed before The expira-tion of the period of four monthscovered by the agreement betweenthe police jury And the Lemann Com-pany for the use of their bridge.

Home Boy Drowns in River._Louis Guichet, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Guichet, highly esteemed citi-zens of this city, was drowned in theMississippi river opposite Chalmette,a few miles below New Orleans, lastThursday morning. It appears thathe together with a few comrades wereon duty on an oil barge in tow of thetowboat Wanderer of the StandardOil company. Several bananas camefloating near tle barge and youngGuichet reached out to catch one, losthis balance and fell overboard. Heswam a distance of two hundred feetjnd went to the bottom before as-sistance could reach him. The bodyhas not yet been recovered. Deceas-ed was 21 years of age and was ahard-working and industrous youngman and was esteemed by all whoknew him. His tragic death has prov-en a great shock to his relatives andmany friends in this community.

Fernandez--Faison.Tilden J. Fernandez, eldest son of

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Fernandez, wasmarried last Monday to Miss Kate M.Faison, daughter of J. Sharley Mont-gomery of Indianola, Miss. The cere-mony took place at St. Stephen's

Church, New Orleans. The groom iswell-known here; where he residedthe greater part'of his life. Foi- thepast few years he has made his homein New Orleans- where he is connect-ed with the J. Otis Manufacturing

Company, Inc.. arid has the manage-ment of the company's business in

Central America. Mr. and Mrs. Fer-nandez left New Orleans today on theUT:i-td Fruit Company's steamer Cop-pen: n-e for Belize, Port Barrios andothe:r cities. The Chief joins themany f;'ends of Mr. Fernandez in this

city in extending. to him and his fairbride hearty congratulations and bestwishes f.:, a hnppy wedded life.

Attention, BuildersJust received pne solidcarload of be~ qualityCORRUGATED IRON.Let us have your order.ASCENSION LUMBER YARD

* DONALDSONVILLE, LA.

IMULES AND HORSESIFINE ANIMALS ON SALE AT

SRIGHT PRICES

* Sugar and Rice Mules Iwhich we offer at reasonable prices and on terms to suit. 'We alsohave on hand several spler.did saddlers and combination horses.

We invite an inspection of our animals, which are guaranteedto be sound and healthy and exactly as represented in every respect.

SRO) L, TRUXILLO & CO. II siONALDSONVILLE, LA. I

SANDY TRUXILLO, Manarer TELEPHONE 101

Im h"h.m"E I

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Death of Lawrence J. Marchand.Lawrence J. Marchand, a nativ4

and life-long resident of this parisland one of the leading citizens anmfarmers of the fifth ward, died at hi:home a short distance above Darrowlast Monday at 8 o'clock p.m., afteran illne of several days with pneumonia ed 37 years, 4 months ant23 days. The funeral took place frolrthe late residence of the deceasedTuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services were held at St. Anthony'sChapel, Darrow, after which the remains were brought to Donaldsonvilkaind laid to rest in the Catholic ceme-tery. A large number of relttiveand friends attended the last sad rite;aud followed the remains to tlhir lasiresting place. Decedent had been en.gaged in the cultivation of rice forthe past several years, and in this in-dustry he had proven very successfulHe was a hard-working, upright and,industrious man, with a pleasanismile and kind word for everybodyand numbered his freinds by theconre. He wa:s a dnevoted husband, an

affectionate father and a splendidexample of the best type of citizen-ship of the state. He was highly re-spected and esteemed by all whoknew him and his untimely passingaway t ove a distinctive loss tothe c ity in which he lived andlabored all his life. He is survivedby his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond

archand, his wife and seven chil-ren and four sisters and five broth-

ers, to all of whom the Chief prof-fers its deepest sympathy.

Miss Christina Bartholomaus Dead.After an illness of a few days'

duration, Miss Christiana Bartholo-maus passed away at her home inPort Barrow last Tuesday night at8:45 o'clock, aged 28 years, 5 monthsand 14 days. Funeral services wereheld at the Episcopal church in thiscity Wednesday afternoon at 3o'clock, afte• which the remains werelaid to rest in the Protestant ceme-tery. A large number of relativesand friends followed the remains totheir last resting place. Deceased,was a very pleasing and amiableyoung lady and her untimely deathhas cost a gloom over the communityin which she resided. Besides hermother, Mrs. George Bartholomaus,she is survived one brother,George Bartholomaus of Plaquemin-and four sisters, Mrs. D. Glaunerof NNw Orleans, Mrs. G. H.Chapman of Donaldsonville andMisses Emma and Josephine Barthol-omaus of Port Barrow, and severalnephews and nieces. The Chief con-doles with the sorrowing relatives intheir bereavement.

Elks Elect Officers.At a well-attended and enthusiastic

meeting of the local lodge of Elksheld last Thursday night, the follow-ing officers were elected to serve forthe ensuing year:" Paul Gisclard, exalted ruler; Dr.

Paul T. Thibodaux, esteemed leadingknight; Sidney Harp, esteemed loyalknight; Hubert Richard, esteemedlecturing knight; J. C. Bouchereau,secretary; Aramis Melancon, treasur-er; Isidore Marx, tiler; Past ExaltedRuler F. P. Blanchard, trustee.

The officers will be duly installedat the first i"egular meeting in April.

PLANTS FOR SALE.HIRYSAN'rIIEMUM plants-white, yellow,

red, bronze and pink-large size, 50-cent•i per do,',•n; button, 30 cents per

dozen. Tomato plants, ready for deliveryMai h 2 , per dozen, 25 cents, postpaid.

High-grade Parred -Rock eggs, of purebredstock, $1.50 per setting of 15, delivered.

MISS ELIDA LAYTOR, Laurel Hill, La.

WANTED.TO PURCHASE a neat home in a good lo-

cation; price must be reasonable. Givefull information in letter when replying.Address NO. 13, care of the Chief.

Thcycoulddt be bultnow for t h71,ooo

When the talk turns from politics to railroads,and the traveler with the cocksure air brewin with, "There's a awful lot of 'water'the railroads," hereB-e some hard-pan facto give him:

American railroads have cost $80,900 a mile-roadbed, structures, stations, yards, termin-als, freight and passenger trains-everythingfrom the great city terminals to the last spike.

A good concrete-and-asphalt highw$36,000 a mile-' t a bare roa count-ing the cost of

Our railroads c uplicated to-day for $150,00

They are cap ' $71,000 a mile.-much less thanWhe ue. Seventy-one

Sthousand dollars t y one locomotive.

English railways ~ ed at $274,000 amile; the French at German $132,000;even in Canada (sti eer development)they are capitalize a mile. Theaverage for all forei ies is $100,000.

Low capitalization and high operating effici-ency have enabled American Railroads to paythe highest wages while charging the lowestrates.

1his advertisement is published by theassociation off ~ailway Gxecutives

Tose desiring informati.on c er•lng the railroad sitlutlesosy btain literature by writing to The Association .fRailway EGacutives, 61 Broadway. New Yern

ALLEN'S FOUNDRYDONALDSONVILLE, LA.

WE MAKEHorse Power D icks and Drums,

Indestpuctible . Castings,Mos i sses

Rice Engines, Stea Rice Rumpsand Mac 'Kinds

OULOCOMOTIVE REPAIR WO

Phone 38-J. F. H. ALLEN; Proprietor.

EXPERT. AUTOMOBILE WORK!DO NOT ENTRUS# YOUR CAR TAPPRENTICES WHEN IT IS IN TROUB

HIGH-CLASS automobile repairing-that's the kind of work weWhen your car is in trouble call on us and let us give it EXPEATTENTION. We repair'cars, tractors and trucks of all makes

and make a specialty of DODGES, CHALMERS, BUICKS, OVER-LANDS, CADILLACS, MORMONS, and all high-grade autos. Goodwork at reasonable prices is our motto.

WHITHMEL H. PUGHWith Ferro & Viso's Garage No. 407 Railroad Avenue

DONALDSONVILLE, LA.

Make $10 to $50 a DayThere is good money in doing custom work. All you need is aWITTE SAW RIG and the wood to cut. Every tree and stick isvaluable; even the dead trees, old railroad ties, etc., can be turnedinto stove wood at the rate of 8 cords an hour. The SAW RIG cornscomplete, ready to run. Built in 4-6-8-12-horsepower sizes, mountedon steel trucks. Factory prices-Shreveport delivery. We haveahem in stock. Remember your inquiry does not obligate you inany way. Write us today.

THE DIXIE MACHINERY COMPANY630 COMMERCE STREET SHREVEPORT, LA.

We Carry the Largest Stock of Saw Mills in the South