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that has been threatened since the Gas
Lease Of 1905. Councils propose to
brush aside the Transit Departments
plan, framed intellgently IN the in
terests OF long-suffering strap-hangers
and TO substitute an emasculated plan
framed solely in the interest OF the
Transit Company.
VIII you submit to this trickery? In
1905 you killed the Gas snake. viii you
kill this one7 You can do I'll Get
busyl
william II. Emhardt,
Thomas E. Clemens.
Pringle Borthwlck
Presidents of Business and Improve
nent Associations OF 22d Ward
Senator Penrose, when told of the town
meeting declared he was heartily in favor
of rapid transit for this city and that he
felt 1t should be worked out in good faith
and cooperative spirit. Privately, he
told friends he favored the Taylor plans
and would continue in this position until
some one could give him q good reason to
change his views.
Under the direction OF Mayor Blanken-
burg and the Committee of One Thousand
appointed by Director Taylor the lines of.
the battle are being drawn. Business or
ganizations, trade bodies, patriotic asso.
Citations and independent citizens Loyalty
have answered the call to the strong, the
free and the progressive.
Tomorrow night the United Business
Mems Association the central body OF
all the business organizations in Phila-
delphia, will meet and plan n series OF
public demonstrations throughout the
city. Representatives from the various
trade organizations In the city will meet
tomorrow in the rooms OF the Board or
Trade and place themselves on record
against Councils trickery. The directors
g.t-- .f CFrr Fxft11
similar action at a meeting Wednesday
afternoon.
Another protest meeting, to be held to-
nipht at the Olney Presby yterian Church,
was announced this afternoon by r. j.
Lafferty, of the olney Improvement
League. League members who have been
Informed Of the conference with Danerty
and Director Taylor this afternoon are
expected to attend the meeting In force.
F1mployes of the navy yard have en-
tered the fight A committee of 100 has
been appointed and the workingmen at
the ward have promised to go into every
ward in Philadelphia and fight for real
rapid transit. The committee VIII meet
tomclrcw and arrange to have SOOJ League
Island workers attend the mass-meetinB
in the Academy of Music.
Telegrams, telephone messages and per-
sonal calls today gave Director Taylor as
surance that support from all classes OF
citizens would be accorded him In the de.
mand that Councils change the Joker
ordinance so that the people may get real
rapid transit, instead of a Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company substitute.
While the full list of speakers for the
nuhlic meeting in the Academy of Music
has not been announced, it is known that
Mayor Blankenburg and Director Taylor
will make addresses.
The doors of the Academy will be
opened at 1880 o'clock for those having
tickets, and at 8 o'clock the general pub
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Dividends

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The subject Of dividends
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WALTER WHETSTONE
Fhiladalphia MANAGER
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1000 GERMANS CAPTURED
IN FIGHT NEAR TARNOW
Petrograd Claims Repulse of Often
sive in Galicia.
Feb. %

PETROGRAD, Feb. %.
During the last two days the Russian
forces at zakliczyn, in Galicla in the re-
gion southwest of Tarnow. captured 1000
Germans.
The Teutonic Allies attempted an ofren-
sive against the Russian column in north
central Galicia. Despite its aggressive
character the stubborn resistance devel-
oping into a counter offensive checked the
enemy with heavy losses in slain and the
capture of 1000 prisoners
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LlOyd e. Johnson

Word of the death of Lloyd h. John.
son, formerly professor of commercial
law at the University of Pennsylvania,
was received here today from Albany,
Ga. lie had been a sufferer from tuber-
culosis for the last three years. and re-
signed from the University faculty in
the hope of regaining health in the West.
Recently he moved to Georgia. Mr.
Johnson lived formerly in this city at
47OS Hazel avenue and was a member of
the firm of Moorehead & Johnson. His
body will be sent to Milwaukee Wis,
his native city, for burial.
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IN NIEMORIAM
HAMPsON,-In loving memory of WILLIAM
HANPSON, died February 81, 1899, Also
HUGH HAMPSON, died February a. 1887
WIFE AND MOTHER.
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CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
BIG FEAST OF FUN.
Three Orders TO Join in Fraternal
Frolic at Burton, Oct. 1924.

When the Red Men, Woodmen of
the World, and Woodmen Circle pool
interests In the conduct of an enter
talnment for the joint benefit of the
three organizations, it naturally fol-
lows that something out of the ordi-
nary may be expected This is en-
lnently true of the grand fraternal
ffollc to be given at Burton Saturday
and Sunday, Oct. % and "A, under
the auspices of Delaware Tribe No.
50, Improved Order of Red Men.
SWartz Cypress Camp No. 401, Wood
men Of the World, and Cypress Grove
No. 101, Woodmen Circle. All kinds
OF amusements and attractions will
characterize the unique festival, and
galety and good cheer will reign SUI
preme. Among the interesting fea-
lures OF the program will be addresses
by local and state candidates, foot
races for boys, girls and fat men,
and numerous burlesque athletic
events, every one a Scream" Re-
freshments to tickle every taste will
be served, from glass of lemonade
to substantial meal, and there will
be many departments and booths, of
ferlng opportunities galore for whole
some merriment.
The officers of the general COM
nittee in charge Of the arrangements
for the big affair are: J. J. Jolly,
chairman; Mrs. E. Richaud, vice chair
man and secretary; Mrs. B. Landry,
assistant secretary; Paul A. Krause,
treasurer. The individual committees
representing the three organizations
interested are headed by Louis Blum,
|. Q. R. NJ; S. c. Hebert, w. O. w,
and Mrs. E. Richaud, w. C.
Messrs. Krause and Hebert are in
charge of the advertising campaign,
and were in Donaldsonville last Sun
day to place an order with The Chief
for. stationery, posters and other mat
ter to be used in giving wide publicity
to the unique entertainment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
Sunday School Convention.

The annual convention Of the First
District Sunday School Association
will be held in Plaquemine Monday
and Tuesday, Oct. and S. H. N.
Pharr, widely known sugar planter,
and ex-president of the Louisiana
State Sunday School Association, will
speak at the courthouse in Plaque
mine the evening Of the 18th on ''The
Business Mans Opportunity" Every
body should hear him.
Van Carter, the general secretary
of the state association, will be there
with his message, and many others
who also have message for you.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
Big Bargain Sale Continued.

In order to give everybody an OPP
portunity of securing the exceptional
bargains obtainable at the New Or
leans Bargain Store, the big sale now
in progress will be continued until
Oct. Is. Large crowds of people are
coming in daily from all sections of
the surrounding country to take adj
vantage of the unusual values offered,
and all of them declare that never
before have they bought such high
class merchandise at such low prices.
In appreciation of the liberal patron
age accorded the sale, Jasmin Tobias,
the wide-awake and courteous young
proprietor of the popular establish
ment, states that a beautiful hand
painted dish will be presented to
every purchaser of goods to the
amount of SIS. Visitors to the South
j Louisiana Fair, Oct. Is to II, are in
led to make the New Orleans Bar
gain Store their headquarters while
in Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
"CHIF" Benefit Next TUESDAY,.

Through the efforts of committee
of ladies headed by Mrs. F. B. Lem
ann, there will be a special matinee
for children at the Grand Theatre
next Tuesday afternoon, from to
o'clock, the proceeds of which will
go to the fund being raised for the
benefit Of the New Orleans Charity
HOSPITAL. "The Goose Girl" adant-
ed from Harold MeGrath's delightful
novel of the same name, will be the
picture shown on this occasion, with
lovely Marguerite Clarke in the stel-
lar role, and the attraction is one that
should appeal especially to the little
folk and bring them out in large num-
bers. The use of the film and
theatre has been very generously do
mated by Manager Louis Boston, who
thus displays his recognition of the
righteousness of the cause it is
sought to help and lends substantial
assistance toward making the benefit
a success. Throughout the afternoon
and evening candy will be sold by the
ladies in the foyer of the theatre.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
BANKRUPTCY SALE.
In the District Court Of. the United
States, for the Eastern District
of Louisiana-Baton Rouge

Division.
In the Matter of Peter Musso, Bank
rupt-No 283 in Bankruptcy.
DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
ID to an order of sale issued IN the
above cause by the Honorable Ben
janin 3. Taylor, referee in bankruptcy
for the eastern district of Louisiana,
and to me directed, will offer for
sale at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, according to law, at
the premises hereinafter named, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1915,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following
described property, to-wit:
The entire stock of boots, shoes,
dry goods, notions and other n1er-
chandise, as per inventory on file,
contained in the premises of said
bankrupt in Railroad avenue, IN the
city of Donaldsonville, La.
Terms Cash on the spot in United
States currency. 3. j. VEGA,
Mrustee.
Donaldsonville, La, Sept. 21 1915.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
NEXT WEEKS PICTURES.
Fine Series of Feature Films to be
Seen at Local Theatre.

Instead of a William Gox produc.
ton, the attraction at the Grand
tomorrow night will be Mutual Mas
terpicture entitled 1.-THE Lonesome
Heart, /" a distinctively American
photoplay featuring the beautiful
Margarita Fischer in the romance of
a founding. This will be the first
presentation of Mutual Master
picture in this city, but all reports
concerning the productions are tosthe
effect that they are among the finest
now being shown in America. In
accordance with his policy of Civ
ing his patrons the very best service
that can be obtained, Manager Boston
has decided to put on one of the at
fractions tomorrow, and will make
them permanent feature OF the
Grand program if they measure up
to the high standard maintained by
the local theatre.
The feature films for the remainder
of the week will be as follows:
Tuesday, Sept. 2S-s'The Goose
Girl by Harold McGrath. featuring
dainty Marguerite Clark
Thursday, Sept. 30-Segenth num-
Der of the notable "Who pays?"
series, featuring the popular players.
Ruth Roland and Harry King. who
Pays?" is not a serial, each number
being complete.
Friday, Oct IA Lasky- Belaseo
Paramount feature, entitled s:.Ihe
Governors Lady" with Edith Wynne
Matthison and a strong supporting.
company.
The attraction for Sunday, Oct. 8,
will be William Fox feature,
Should a Mother Tell?", with the
famous emotional star, Betty Nansen,
in the leading role.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Leon Newman, of Geismar, the ca
pable and conscientious member OF
the police jury from the sixth ward
was taken to the Touro Infi1nary in
New Orleans last Sunday to undergo
4 course of medical treatment for an
affection from which he has suffered
for some time. His legion Of friends
throughout the parish. will be panied
to learn of his illness, and will look
forward with eager anticipation to
his return home at an early date, COM
pletely restored to health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
New Night For Jitney Dance.

The weekday jitney dances at the
fair grounds under the auspices of
the Civic League, which have been Civ
en- every Wednesday night through
out the summer, viii hereafter take
place on Friday night. The functions
will continue regularly until further
notice, and the League earnestly So
licits continuance of the generous
patronage accorded the delightful en-
tertainments by the public.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
DR.. 3. A. CoIonb Dead.

1t was with profound regret that
the host of friends in this community
of DIR. B. A. Colonb, a leading physl-
clan of Colonb, St. James parish,
learned of his demise last Monday,
after an illness of several days. Dr.
Colomb had been in poor health for
some time past, and recently Went to
New Orleans with the expectation Of
being operated upon, but was bene-
fitted to such an extent by medical
treatment that it was not deemed
necessary to subject him to the pam
full ordeal of surgical operation.
His remains were taken to Mobile
Ala, for interment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Ray Rlumenthal, an energetic Don
aldsonville boy who has been located
in New Orleans for some time past,
is spending the week here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Blu
menthal, and his numerous friends
are extending him cordial welcome.
He expects to return to New Orleans
tome ow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fontana, we'll
known Italian residents of this com
munity, have issued invitations to the
marriage of their son. Leonard, to
Miss Angelina Gulotta. the nuptial
ceremony to be solemnized at the An
nunciation Catholic church in Boga-
lusa next Wednesday afternoon, Sept.
20, at 3 o'clock. The newly-Wedded
couple will be rendered a reception
at the hall Of the local Italian So
ciety in Charles street Thursday af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

DR.. and Mrs. Charles E. Coates
returned to their home in Baton
Rouge Sunday after brief visit to
Mrs. Coates mother, Mrs. V. Maurin
They were accompanied by THEN
small son, Jesse, who had been spend
ing some time here with his grand
mother.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Charles Maurin, ST., has been con-
fined to his home all the week with a
spell OF sickness, much to the regret
Of his numerous friends The GRAFT
flying announcement is made today
that he is convalescing from the at
tack and will soon be up and about
again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Miss Pauline Bloomenstiel left
during the week for New Orleans,
where she resumed her studies at
Sophie Newcomb College. She was
accompanied to the Crescent City by
her mother, Mrs. Alex. Bloomenstiei,
who remained for short stay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mrs. Harry Morris. of Baton
Rouge. formerly Miss Clara Stuart
Of this city, is here for a few days
stay with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
W. B. Stuart, and her visit IS at
fording much pleasure to her many
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Robert Harp went to New Orr
leans last Sunday and departed
from that city the following morn
ing for Pittsburg, Pa, where he
has matriculated as student in the
Carnegie Institute. His many friends
wish him success in his studies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mrs. Victor Maurin, Jr., and hel
little granddaughter, Josie Wee St
Martin, left this morning for Baton
Rouge, where they will spend cou-
nile of weeks with Mrs. Maurin's
daughters, Mrs. Lillian Breckenridge
and Mrs. Charles E. Coates.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

The reception rendered the mem
bers of the high school faculty at the
Elks' Home last night proved charm
ing affair and was greatly enjoyed by
all present. The handsome club
rooms were attractively embellished
with cut flowers, and a delicious
punch was abundantly dispensed
throughout the evening. MolIere's
orchestra furnished excellent music
for dancing, which was enjoyed by
the younger element.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Miss Angelina Gagliano, tha, G.
complished daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Matteo Gagliano. of Port Barrow,
and Tony Bachelony, well-known
young member of the local Italian
colony, will be married at the Catho
lie church in this city next Tuesday
afternoon, the 18th inst, at 4:3O
o'clock. Congratulations and good
wishes in advance of the happy event
are extended the prospective bride
and groom by host of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Miss Claire Guedry returned to
her home in New Orleans last Sun
day after fortnight's visit to friends
and relatives at Napoleonville, KIotz-
vile and Belle Rose. She was ac-
companied by her cousin, Miss Enola
Richard, who viii be her guest for
some time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Misses Loula Duffel and Celine
Rateau were visitors to New Orleans
last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Eged. Rogge, ST., spent Wednes-
dav at Burnside as the guest of his
fsend William Green, who cele-
brated his umpty-umpth birthday on
that day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Leon Levi went to New Orleans
Wednesday morning to attend the
marriage of his niece, Miss Harriet
Levy, to Joseph E. Schwartz, which
took place Wednesday evening at the
residence of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Morris N. Levi, 1909 Val
mont street. Mr. Levi returned home
Thursday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs Warren Williams,
Misses Clara and Ethel Park, and
Drs A. w. Martin and William
Poseiner constituted Il merry party
who spent last Sunday very pleasantly
in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Valentine Goetz, a substantial and
popular citizen of Napoleonville, was
here Monday on business and favored
The Chief with a pleasant visit Mr.;
Goetz is a candidate for assessor OF
Assumption parish on the Democratic
ticket, and expressed confidence that
he will wipe up the ground" with his
Bull Moose opponent. Whether or
not this representation IS Well-tound-
ed, Mr.. Goetz's many friends IN this
community, of which he is a native
and former resident, will extend him
their good wishes and await the out
come of his campaign with interest
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Krause and
their bright little sons, Willis and
John. and S. G. Hebert, of Burton,
were visitors to Donaldsonville last
Sunday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mavor Melancon went to New Or
leans last Saturday afternoon, return
ing Sunday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Miss Abbie Landry returned Mon
day from five weeks staSyWith
friends and relatives at st. Tren--ee-
serve, Gramercy and MONTE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mrs. Jonas Tobias, after spending
week here as the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jasmin Tobias, returned Tues
dav to her home in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
A WORKER.

George B. Reuss, the big-hearted
and public-spirited upper Ascension
planter, has donated fine Hamp-
shire pig to be ratified for the benefit
of "CHIF," and if the tickets meet
with the ready sale commensurate
with the value of the prize and the
worthiness of the beneftting caRse,
quite a snug little sum will be real
lied in aid of the noble institution
whose financial distress "CHIF" is
designed to relieve.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Judge Paul Leche was in Baton
Rouge during the week on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

DR.. Sidney Vega will leave tomor-
row for Lebanon, KY, where he will
enjoy a two weeks visit to relatives
and friends. Upon his return home
he will be accompanied by his hand
some little sons, Sidney and Clarke,
who have been spending some sosae
at Lebanon with their grandp4iss-N
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Wathen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Walter Lemann went to Baton
Rouge Tuesday to act as counsel in
the trial of a suit before Benjamin
r. TAYLOR, referee in bankruptcy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Mrs. Robert Henderson, of New
Orleans, was in town the past week
end as the guest of her sister, Mrs.
r. N. Sims, and other relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25
Methodist Church and SUNDAY School

Preaching tomorrow at II a. m.
and 1880 p. m. A special rally day
service will be held during the regular
Sunday School hour, beginning at 10
a. m. Special program and most in
teresting Bible lesson.
Tomorrow will also be promotion
day IN the Sunday School, We are
counting on you to be present and
help US fill the church and enjoy this
day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Justice of the Peace Karl Geist, OF
Hohen Solms, was transacting bust
ness here Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Wilfred Landry, of Rayne, was
here last Sunday for a brief visit to
relatives and friends, and a cordial
greeting was extended him. Mr.. Lam
dry is a popular Ascension boy, and,
as might have been expected, is max
ing good in his adopted community,
where he is filing responsible posi-
ton in the employ Of large mer-
camille firm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

A postcard received by a friend
here from genial Capt Fl. C. White
man, dated at Atlantic City Sept. 10.
conveys the information chat "this
is some town Spent yesterday in
Philadelphia, and today mere. (1o to
New York tonight for a fve-day stay,
then back to Philadelphia, and from
there to Pittsburg and Cincinnati, g."
Capt. Whiteman is away on business
in the interest Of his firm, Whiteman
Bros, general towing contractors,
with headquarters in New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

C. C. Weber left Tuesday after
noon for business trip to Chicago
and will be away about a week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

W. C. Hayward, of Hohen Solnls,
was in town Monday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Joseph Thiae spent Sunday in New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-25

Delymane Hanson, of New Orleans,
spent Sunday here with the home folk.