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The Washington times., 1915-04-20
STUPENDOUS WAR COSTS

Inc French minister OF nnance, M.
Ribot, in explaining how the fiscal
needs of the country have been met
during the war, made wonderfully
Illuminating address. During the
first two months of 1915 the monthly
excess of expenditures over receipts
amounted to just about $3.50, ,000, 900.
That is, France is incurring a deficit,
after using all her ordinary revenue,
of three billions of dollars a year;
which is three times the annual cost
of our own Federal Government, and
about the same as our national debt
at the end of the war between the
States. France has about 40 per
cent of the population that the
United States now possesses, and
half the wealth.
How magnificently the self-con-
tained French have responded to
their country's demand for support
in it's supreme crisis, is indicated by
one remark of the finance minister.
He expressed especial satisfaction at
the huge quantities of gold that were
being brought out by all kinds of
people; peasants, working people of
the towns, small tradesmen-every-
body in France, given in ordinary
time to soaking" little gold in the
family stocking-and invested in the
government securities. Thus France
is replenishing its stock of gold from
sources not available in ordinary
times, but which are unlocked by the
key of patriotism in time of great
need. One is tempted to wonder,
looking back to some quite recent in
stances of gold boarding in this
country, how the American public
would act if they confronted, in the
matter of gold, the same condition
that is faced by the French.
M. Ribot apologized to the cham
ber for exceeding his authority in
one instance; and the applause that
greeted him indicated that he was
duly forgiven. A huge issue of ma
tional defense bonds had been of,
fered for popular subscription, and
the people were so insistent on get.
ting. them that he oversold the issue
and had to secure permission to put
them out! At time when national
) expenses are so stupendous, it is
nothing less than marvellous that
/ there should be such complete con
! fdence.
Marvel as we may at the financia
!, power and resourcefulness the ma
; tions of Europe are demonstrating
/ it is worth while to keep in mint
that no one of them has yet beer
5 called upon for any such sacrifice
as either North or South made il
= the civil war. France has rathe
= more than twice the population tn,
n North possessed, and decidedly NOR
= than three times that of the South
t in civil war time. France is a ricl
e country, strong in resources of tn
!, most liquable. character; neithe
y North nor South had much of tina
: Ind of wealth. So our country O
necessity went early to the pape
> basis, and was compelled to renal
e there long. But the sort of none
n in use is not the test; the fact i
: that both North and South foun
n ways to make the human and eco
@ nomic sacrifices that were necess
tated, and did make them; and moth
" ing comparable to them has yet bee
= demanded by the participants in tn
:. present war in Europe, save in Be
Il gium and Serbia.
The Washington times., 1915-04-20
G. w. u. Orators Compete
For Davis Prize Tonight

The annual Davis prize speaking con-
test Of the department OF arts and
sciences of the George Washington
University will be held tonight in the
assembly hall OF the Arts and Sciences
building. 2023 q street northwest.
Three seniors will compete. The CON
testants and their themes are Miss
Ruth Leah Ayler. THE Point or
view" George Wilson IIodgkins. The
Electoral College-Its Purpose aud Its
I'ndoing;" and Ralph Webster Benton,
The Quest for EldOrade."
The Washington times., 1915-04-20
George Dexter Eustis,
Ohio FinanCier, Dead

NEW YORK. April 2o,-George DeX-
ter Eustis, head of the banking and
brokerage firm of George Eustis & Co.,
of Cincinnati. Ohio. Is dead today fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis.
performed Sunday.
Mr.. Eustis was one of the best known
financial men of the middle West lie
WIS born in Lincinnati in 1870 and was
educated in that city.
IIc was a director Of the Little Miami
Ra lroad company. subsidiary of tho
PENNSYLVANIA system. dnd Nicc prPsI-
dent "f th" 'incinnat! GaS and ElsS-
trio Company,
The Washington times., 1915-04-20
Suburban Club Elects
M. J. LuChS as President

Election OF officers was the feature Of
a meeting of the Suburban Club, in the
clubhouse. 4soe Georgia avenue north
west. last night.
They are Morton j. Luchs, president; {;
David j. Kaufman. hrst vice president /;
Henry J. Goodman. second vice prcsl-
dent: Stanley II. Fisher, secretary, and
Charles \ Goldsmith. treasurer Harry
King. Leon PretZfolder, Dr lDHstc' Neu-
mam, Milton 4 kaufman, Louis llirsru.
Albert Sigmund. snd Sidney Gunst were
elected to the board of governors.
The Washington times., 1915-04-20
Amusements.

National-"Diplomacy." p. III.
Belasco-"The Lilac Domino $50 p. m.
Columbia-"The Tenderfoot," sis .. m.
Polis-'The Misleading Lady. 2:lo and s:ls
y. IN.
Il. F.. keith's-Vaudeville, 2:l5 and sis p. m.
Columbia-James J. Archibald. war pictures.
$3.50 p. m.
Casino-Vaudeville, continuous.
Cosmos-Faudeville, continuous.
Gayety-BurlesQue, 2l5 and S:l0 p. IN.
andalls-Photoplays. IL a. IN. to II D. m.
Garden-Photoplays IL a. IN. to IL p. IN.
Strand-Photoplays, II a. m. to IL p. m.
Misunderstanding. 5 p. IN
The Washington times., 1915-04-20

they can hold their own at all, and
win at one at time, they will be
making good progress. But they can
not afford to sustain a real disaster
at any one. 1t might add year to
the wars duration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
CANNING PLANT SUCCEEDS.
Record of Norwood Factory Proves
industry Profitable.

Secretary r. S. Vickers of the
Chamber of Commerce went to Ba-
ton Rouge Wednesday to attend a
session of the farmers short course
in agriculture at the Louisiana State
University, and especially to hear an
address on canning factories deIiv-
cred by w. A. West, manager of
the canning plant at Norwood, before
a meeting of the Louisiana Horticul-
turaI Society held in connection with
the farmers conference.
8 The project of a canning factory
for Donaldsonville is now receiving
the attention of the Chamber of Com
merce, and Secretary Vickers was
DESTROYS of obtaining first-hand and
authentic information as to the prac-
tieaI results obtained from the OPP
Grafton of such a plant in this Sec
ton, which data Mr.. West is
thoroughly qualified to furnish.
The speaker proved by his own
experience that an enterprise of
this kind could be profitably conduct
ed in Louisiana, but pointed out that
it must be sufficiently capitalized
and should be managed only by ex-
perts. He declared the Norwood
plant had no trouble in disposing Of
its entire output, and easily pro
cured enough truck to keep the fac
tory going at its fullest capacity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
DISTRICT COURT.
Various Cases of interest Presented
for Judicial Consideration.

The mills Of justice were in oper-
alton here last Saturday and Mon
day, when brief sessions of district
court were held, with Judge Charles
T. Workman presiding. Following is
summary of the business trans
acted:
Julius Weiss & Co. VS.. Etienne
Laiche; exception filed.
Kenny ct ais. VS. Marchand ct ais;
continued indefinitely.
Mary Hebert VS.. Paul Fontana; de
fault entered.
A. W. Bel VS.. Mrs. J. T. Smith;
exception and answer filed.
Joseph A. Dalferes VS.. Alcide Lee
roy; default entered.
Reeves Grocery Co. vs.. T. w.
Johnson; exception filed
James Pinkins vs. Lydie Adams;
plaintiff granted absolute divorce.
3. Lemann & Bro, Inc, VS.. R. L..
| Steward; third opposition of Stew
ard Scale and Supply Company filed.
Peoples Bank in liquidation VS.. R..
n and E. K. Sims, G. Kline, and R.
N. and E. K. Sims and j. Rumsey
Duke; defaults entered.
R. q. Dill, city tax collector, vs..
P. j. Brown; dismissed at plaintiffs
cost.
Bank of Donaldsonville in liquida-
ton VS.. Louis Dehon; judgment for
plaintiff for $500; mortgage on lot
AZ in square bounded by Houmas,
Albert and William streets and
Railroad avenue, given by defendant
to Bank of Donaldsonvil1e to secure
loan of above amount, recognized as
| valid and binding, and property or
dered sold by sheriff at public auc-
ton to satisfy judgment.
e. M. Loeb, receiver of Belle Hell
enc Cooperative Sugar Co., vs. Met,
Tropolitan Bank; previous decision
overruling- exception of no cause of
action recalled, exception sustained,
and suit dismissed; defendant grant
ed suspensive or devolutive appeal to
supreme court, returnable March l.,
1915, upon complying with formalities
prescribed by law
AS the conclusion of Mondays ses-
sion, court adjourned without date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
OO|NGS Of CHAMBER Of COMMERCE
By r. S. Vickers, Secretary.

of the show are, respectively, Prof.
C. L. Tiebout, of Baton Rouge,
Mrs. R. N. Sims, of Donaldsonville,
and R. E. Bruce, of New Orleans.
Under the direction of such able ex-
perts, the spring show promises to
vie with the annual autumn fair as
a big event.
Among the special attractions of
fered will be harness races, baseball
games in which the Louisiana State
varsity, Jefferson College and Don
aldsonyille teams will take part, and
dancing in the new pavilion which
will be completed by that time
The Texas & Pacific Railroad has
agreed to give a one and one-third
rate to Donaldsonyille from all
points ON it's line in the state, good
to return until April 5, and also to
run a popular excursion train from
New Orleans on Easter Sunday,
April 4. The Mississippi Valley has
been requested and no doubt will do
the same.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
PREPARING FOR SUMMER.
Ice Company Directors Plan Seasons
Operations

A special meeting of the board of
directors of the Donaldsonville Ice
Company was held last Sunday in
the office of the organization for
the purpose of making arrangements
to operate the eompany's factories
during the coming spring and sum
mer. Presidents Manager Sidonius
Goette acted as chairman of the
meeting, and quorum was present
Prospects for the approaching sea-
son We're discussed and found to be
eEinently pleasing, and President
Goette was authorized to take the
necessary steps to handle the bust
ness in view, and to arrange for the
operation Of the factory best equip
ped and most conveniently located
to meet the demands on the COM
pany. An announcement of interest
Was that the company has secured
the contract for icing the cars of
vegetables being forwarded from this
point by the DonaldsonvilIe Truck
Growers Association. Two to four
carloads a week are being despatch
ed now, and these shipments will be
materially increased during the
spring and early summer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
SUCCESSION SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen
sioh1TWenty-seyenth Judicial
Distric. Court.

Succession Of james Fortier,
No. 768
NY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
- to an order of sale, issued by
the above named court in the above
entitled and numbered cause, and to
ne directed, I will offer for sa&e at
public auction to the last an@ high
est bidder, according to law, at the
principal front door of the courthouse
of the parish of Ascension, in the
town of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1915,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
A certain lot of real estate situat-
ed in the parish of Ascension, in the
city of Donaldsonville, being desig-
mated as lot SO, bounded on one side
by IberviIle street, in front by Cheti-
maches street, on the other side by
lot 60, and in the rear by an alley
dedicated to the common use of GER
tain lots in said square; together
with all the Improvements thereon
situated and being.
The undivided one-fourth interest
in and to the following lots in Don.
aldsonville: Improved lot l, square
E, fronting on st. Vincent street
measuring SO feet s inches wide BY
a depth of 120 feet; improved lot 3
square 3, fronting on st. Vincent
street, measuring so feet SO inches
by 100 feet in depth; improved lots
p, 3 and 4, square r, all of said lots
facing ST. Vincent street and eacf
having a width of SO feet so inches
by depth Of 12o feet between par
allel lines.
One lot of household furniture.
One undivided third interest IL
two shares of stock of the Donald
sonville Ice Co., Ltd.
Terms and conditions-Cash i
United States currency.
b. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Asc Jon.
Donaldsonyille, La, Jan. ~ @15.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
sHERIFFs SALE
State Of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
siorl-Twenty-Seye Judi
cial District Court.
Peoples Bank of Donaldsonville

Peoples Bank of Donaldsonville
VS.. No. 1888
Mrs. Z. A. Landry, Sr., ct ais.
DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
I to an order of seizure and sale
issued by thR above named court IN
the above entitled and lmbered
cause, and to me directed ~ have
seized and taken into my possession
and will sell at public auction te
the last and highest bidder, accord
ing to law, at the principal front door
of the courthouse Of the parish OF
Ascension, in the town of Donaldson.
vile, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1915,
at IL o'clock a. m, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
The undivided ten-fourteenths 90.
14) of a certain tract of land stu
ated in the parish of Ascension, La,
on the right bank of the Mississippi
river, at about one and one-half
miles below the town of Donaldson
vile, measuring one arpent and
five or six feet more or less on said
river, by a depth of fifty-seven ar
penis, side lines opening toward the
rear, and containing about ninety.
six superficial arpents; bounded
above by lands now or formerly OF
Joseph Gre and lands formerly be.
longing to the estate of Arthur Gre,
and below by lands now or formerly
of A. S. & R. Jacobs; together with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon and thereunto belonging.
Terms and conditions-Cash in
United States currency.
e. c.. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish Of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, Jan. rs, 1915.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
NOTICE OF SALE

q TNDER ACT Els OF the general assembly Of
" the state of Louisiana, approved July 8, 1908.
the following land situated in Ascension parish,
Louisiana, to wit: The W of the of sec
ton So, townships 8, east, district. east of
the river, containing 4011 acres, will be sold by
the front door of the courthouse in Donaldson
vile. La, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY2O 20, 1915,
to the last and highest bidder. at not less than
IS per acre, cash, being amount fixed by the
Register of the State Land Office as the mini
mum price for which said land can sell per acre
witness my official signature this 4th day OF
January, 1915.
HUNTER c.. LEAKE,
President, Board Of Commissioners for the
Pontehartrain Levee District.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
FINE CATTLE FOR AscE ON.
Pedigreed HoIsteins Coming to New
man Farm on Bayou Lafourche.

Some of the finest Holstein-
Friesian cattle to be found in the
United States will be brought to
Ascension shortly by J. K. Newman,
the New Orleans capitalist who is
developing a modern stock farm on
the tract of land on Bayou Lafourche
which he purchased from the Lemann
Company. At the recent dispersion
sale of the E. III. Dollar Estate at
Liverpool, N Y, Mr. Newman ac-
CURED eight fine animals of the Hol-
stein breed, among them being a
two-year-old heifer for which he paid
1850 This heifer was sired by the
renowned King Regis Pontiac, 44444,
whose young bull calf, King Regis
Pontiac Chicago, last year brought
the sensational price of $4,000 Mr.
Newman was represented at the sale
by Prof. G. Fl. Staples, in charge of
the dairy department of the State
University experiment station at
Baton Rouge.
In this connection, it is of impor
tance to note that Mr.. Newman is
apprehensive of bringing his fine
cattle to Ascension until the cattle
tick shall have been thoroughly Grad
icated from the parish, and all dan
ger of infection from these destruct-
i've pests entirely removed. To ac-
complish this end, he has offered to
advance the police jury the sum of
$4,000 to be expended in the con-
struction Of dipping watts through
out the parish. the loan to Ne re-
funded in easy payments extending
through a period Of years, with
nominal rate of interest. He states
that he has interested other New
Orleans bankers and financiers in
the proposition, and they are willing
to lend $4,000 to each of the river
and Bayou Lafourche parishes fon
the immediate eradication of the
tick, the loans to be negotiated
through the police juries of the re-
sDectiye parishes. Mr. Newman sug-
gests that Gov. Hall, the authorities
of the State University and other
interested parties agree to meet the
New Orleans bankers and officials
in conference at an early date, to
discuss the matter of the proposed
loans and take some concerted &C.
ton to secure the eradication of the
cattle tick throughout this section.
Mr.. NeWman's offer to Ascension
parish has been referred to the po
lice jury, and the local Chamber of
Commerce has petitioned the pa
rochial lawmakers to convene in spe-
cial session not later than Feb. 10
for the purpose of taking action on
the important proposition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
Edenborn Now Gonzales.

@Edenborn" was erased from the
sign-board of the L. r. & N. station
at Gonzales Wednesday morning, and
Gonzales placed in it's stead. Resi-
dents of the community are jubilant
over the change, as it will tend to
doaaway with the confusion hereto
fore existing because of the differ
ence in names between the railroad
station and postoffice. The designa-
ton of the depot by the neW-old tt
tie of Gonzales marks victory
for the citizens of the village and
vicinity, Who made an Motive fight
before the Louisiana Railroad Com
mission and elsewhere to bring aboab
the elimination of "Edenborn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
Prominent Visitors from New
Orleans.

A. c. Wuerpel, vice president and
cashier of the Metropolitan Bank of
New Orleans, and W. o. Hart, at
torney of that institution and a
leading lawyer of the Crescent City,
were prominent visitors to Donald
sonville Monday. Mr.. Wuerpel came
Up to testify in the suit of E. NJ.
Loeb, receiver of the Belle Helene
Cooperative Sugar Company, VS..
Metropolitan Bank, and Mr.. Hart
accompanied him to assist the local
attorney of the Metropolitan Bank,
C.. c. Weber, in presenting the case
to the court. 1t turned out, how
ever. that Mr.. Weber's exception
of no cause of action, filed some
weeks ago on behalf of the defend
ant institution, was sustained by
Judge Workman after counsel for
plaintiff had made certain plead
ings at Mondays. session of the jul
dicial BODY, an9ke cass was order
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
Wilson House closed.

/. The Wilson Hotel at the corner d
Railroad avenue and Iberville street
which has been conducted for some
time past by Mrs. ]. S. Wilson an6
daughters, suspended business yes
terday, and most of the Furnishings
and paraphernalia of the establish
ment We're transported in plantation
wagons to Napoleonville, where Mrs
Wpn and daughters also operate
a #%3Stelry
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
FOR SALE.

EH ALE INTEREST in Creole plantation, z ar
IL penis front on Bayou Lafourehe by 40 ar
penis deep, between parallel lines. All now in
cultivation. Best suited for cane. Situated 8
miles above Napoieonville Assumption parish
Louisiana.
Also. half interest in tract of swamp land 8 ar
penis by "A arpents deep, in rear of above tract,
but not adjoining.
Apply to MRS. F.sP. DALFERES, No. 1882 NJ.
Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
Spring Show.

In this issue of The Chief ap-
pears copy of the premium list
which will be published by the South
Louisiana Fair Association for the
first annual Spring Show, April "a.
As will be seen, substantial pre-
miums will be offered for the best
exhibits of every variety of truck,
flowers and poultry. The superin-
tendents of the three departments
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30

beiu-
Sunday First, third and
fifth Sundays of the month at and
10 a. M Second and fourth Sundays
at 10 a. m. only.
Benediction after 10 O'Clock mass.
Catechism after benediction.
Masses during the week at 1870 a.
m., except Saturdays and Mondays.
Confessions before all masses, and
on Thursday before the first Friday
of each month from 2 to 6 p. m.
Raptisms all day Saturdays and
until ~ O'Clock noon on Sundays.
If other time is desired, telephone
or call the pastor.
Brusly Chapel-Mass every second
and fourth Sunday of the month at
8 a. M Catechism after mass.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
FOR SALE OR RENT.

My DESIRABLY LOCATED store and resi-
IVA dence property in Smoke Bend. On gravel
road, about one mile and a half above Donald
sonville. Store building well equipped with all
necessary fixtures and appurtenanccs. Fine To-
cation for bar and drug store Comfortable res
idence, spacious grounds, and all necessary out
buildings. Property will be sold or rented on
easy terms. Apply to or address e. P. MEL
ANCON, Smoke Bend, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
S Sandwiches

The excellent sandwiches which
are provided by the ladies of the
Civic League for the regular meet
ings of the Chamber of Commerce
are enjoyed and appreciated by the
members fortunate enough to be in
attendance. Only the accompani-
ment of liquid refreshment with
which to wash them down is needed
to turn these luncheons into verita-
Bile feasts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
SPECIAL COOKING.

ARDERS TAKEN for cooking turkey chicken,
~ wild game, or fowls of any kind. Special
meals, from a breakfast to a banquet, cooked and
served. Menus suggested if desired, and every
detail of culinary preparation and dining-room
service given attention. Cooking done in ali
st5l les. and absolute satisfaction guaranteed.
LOUISE B0UCHEREAU, DonaldsonyilIe, La.
Telephnne 24h.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30
A Card Of Thanks.

The Chamber of Commerce through
this medium desires to express its
thanks to DR.. James Barman for the
excellent fair weather provided by
him for market day.
Further, we wish to go on record
in declaring that DR.. Barman is not
only a man of his word, but as a
weather forecaster he has DR.. Cline
backed off the boards and looking
like Mexican tWo-bit piece.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-30

The Woman's Civic League re
quests The Chief to announce that
on market days, which are to be
held On the last Saturday OF every
month, the organization will sell
sandwiches and candy in the mar
kethouse or at a convenient point
nearby. This innovation will en-
able visitors to town for market day
to obtain a light luncheon at a
Very reasonable cost, and it is to
be hoped the enterprise OF the
worthy Civic Leaguers in this direc.
ton will meet with liberal mea.
sure of encouragement and patron.
age.