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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
SPRING FESTIVAL.
Novel Features Planned For eivic
League Entertainment.

Saturday and Sunday, April 20
and go, have been selected as the
dates for the big spring festival to
be given at the fair grounds under
the auspices Of the Woman's Civic
League, and preparations for the
event are already under way. Inc
program of amusements Will com
prise many novel and attractive fea-
lures, including a burlesque baseball
pame between teams made up of
prominent members of two of the
leading fraternal societies of the city,
and May-pole dance by bevy of
young ladies appropriately goWned.
In addition there will be public dane
ing, skating and numerous other di-
versions
The ladies in charge Of the affair
are determined to make it one of the
most original, enjoyable and distinct
i've entertainments that has ever been
given here, and as the Civic League
has never yet scored a failure in any
of it's undertakings, it is safe to as
sumo that the pretentious plans for
the forthcoming festival will be real
lied in fullest measure.
An effort is being made to have the
Louisiana Naval Reserve come to
Donaldsonville for it's annual spring
training trip during the festival, in
vitations having been extended to the
organization by the Civic League, the
junior and senior Chamber of Com
merce, and the municipality of DON
aldsonville.
The patrons of the Elise Reuss
Memorial School in the first ward,
who had arranged to give grand fair
and dance on April 80 for the pur-
pose of raising funds to defray the
expense incurred by the extension of
the school session, have very kindly
consented to change the date of their
entertainment, so as not to conflict
with the Civic League festival. This
courteous action attests a degree of
generosity and public-spiritedness on
the part of the progressive citizens of
the Hohen Solms neighborhood that
is extremely commendable and praise
worthy, and the graceful manifesto
ton of friendship and good will is
one that is sincerely appreciated by
the ladies of the Civic League and the
entire citizenship of Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
Methodist Revival Meetins.

AS previously announced, a two
weeks revival meeting was opened
Sunday morning in tent on the va
cant lot at the corner of Railroad and
Nichols avenues, but owing to the
sudden change in the weather Tues
day night it was decided to hold the
services thereafter in the Methodist
church. Rev. C. v. Breithaupt, pas
tor Of the Methodist mission at Hon.
ma, arrived here last Saturday morn
ing and had charge of the services
until the arrival of Rev. J. HI. Bell,
of Columbus, Miss, who is evangelist
for the North Mississippi Methodist
Conference. E. V. Duplantis, col
porteur for the American Bible So
ciety, with headquarters at Houma, is
present also, assisting some in the
meeting and selling Bibles and por-
tons of the Bible in Donaldsonville
and in the country around. Those
IN charge of the revival report in
creasing interest and growing con-
gregations at each service.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
GOING AFTER VILLA.

United States troops have crossed
| the Mexican border in pursuit OF the
murdereus bandit, Francisco Villa,
land his army of outlaws, and the re-
sources of our government are to be
employed to any necessary extent TO
effect the capture and punishment OF
the bloodthirsty scoundrels who IN
yaded United States territory at Co
lumbus, New Mexico, last week, and
killed number of American citizens
and soldiers.
Provisional President Carranza
consented to the punitive expedition
of United States troops into Mexico,
on the condition that Mexican troops
should be accorded a like privilege
to pursue outlaws across the Ameri-
can boundary in case of necessity.
This reciprocal arrangement was
promptly and properly agreed to Dy
the administration at Washington,
and the constituted authorities on
both sides feel. confident the plan can
be carried out without friction. It is
not anticipated that any occasion will
arise for Mexican military forces to
cross the boundary line into this
country, but if there should be good
cause for them to do so, it is but
right that the same scope should be
given them that is conceded to the
United States forces now on the hunt
for Villa in Mexico.
1t is announced that the Carranza
government has also despatched con-
siderable forces of troops from diff
ferent points 18th a view to inter-
cepting the fleeing Villaistas and pre-
venting their escape to the mountains,
and it is to be hoped the joint efforts
of the two governments will be re-
warded by the early capture and sum
mary chastisement of the outlaws.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
FIRE LOSS SMALL.
Only $4,000 Worth of Property De-
stroyed Here Last Year.

At special meeting of the fire
Thursday night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Jasmin Tobias, chairman; Edward
Boudreaux, vice chairman; e. M.
Houillon, secretary; ]. G. Babin,
treasurer; v. A. Rodrigue, chief of
fire department; M. Capone, first as
sistant chief; Leon Weis, second as
sistant chief. Leon Weis, A. Y.
Temraet, E. NJ. Houillon, Paul Will
heit and Paul Landry were elected to
constitute the finance committee.
John Schaff, retiring chief of the
department, reported verbally that
during the year 1915 the total fire
loss in Donaldsonville amounted to
only $4,000. This is indeed splendid
showing, considering the size and
population of the city, and constitutes
a glowing tribute to the zeal and eff
ficiency of the volunteer fire depart
emnt and the excellence of the local
fire fighting facilities.
A rising vote of thanks was tender
ed to the retiring chief and the out
going secretary, Glenn. Mollere, for
the valuable services they rendered
to the department during their tenure
of office. Mr.. Mollere has served as
secretary of the fire board for the
past ten years.
Owing to the unsettled conditions
caused by the high water scare, it
was decided to defer the annual con-
vention of the Louisiana State Fire
mems Association until August. The
meeting, which is to be held in this
city, was originally scheduled for
May.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
MEETS UNTIMELY END.
Promising Young Man Claimed by
Death After Brief Illness.

Joseph Onole Mollere, aged 22
years, 6 months and % days, died at
1855 o'clock last Sunday night after
brief illness, diagnosed as intestin-
al liberation resulting from ptomalne
poisoning. About a week previously
the young man, with a party of
friends, partook of Dutch supper,
and upon going to his home topped
off the. repast with a plate of ice
cream and other sweets. He became
violently i'll the following morning
and grew rapidly worse, death ensuing
in the course Of a few days.
The funeral took place Monday af-
ternoon from the residence of the
Misses Comeaux in Lessard street,
where deceased roomed, and was
largely attended. Members of Mo-
hawk Tribe of Red Men, Vigi1ant
Hose Company and the Junior Cham
Der of Commerce, with which organi-
cations Mr.. Mollere was affiliated,
were among the concourse of sorrow
ing friends who accompanied the re
mains of the lamented young man to
their last resting place in the Catholic
cension Church, Rev. Minor Chauvin
officiating.
Mr. Mollere was a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Heno MoIlere, formerly of this
community, and now residing at
Plaquemine, and was employed as a
salesman in the store of David Israel.
He was young man of unusually ex-
cellent moral character, assiduous and
reliable in the discharge of his duties
and obligations, unfailingly affable in
personality and manners, and was gen
orally regarded as one of the most
substantial and popular of the young
err citizens Of the community. His
untimely demise is sincerely deplor-
ed, and the heartfelt sympathy of an
exceptionally wide circle of friends
and acquaintance is extended to the
grief-stricken parents and other mem
bers Of the bereaved family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
Reading Club.

On account of the political meeting
Thursday night, last weeks regular
session Of the Reading Club was
postponed to Saturday.
The program was as follows:
Poem, 'John Burns of Gettysburg, -
bret Harte), Mrs. Emma Pujos.
Jokes, Miss Adele Landry.
Reading, Coffee and Repartee, !"
John Kendrick Bangs), Walter Lee
mann
Discussion Of Economic Condi-
tons After the War;" DR.. John S..
Thibaut.
Dir. Thibaut gave such an able and
comprehensive exposition of his sub
ject that it drew forth a spirited gem
eral discussion.
Victrola selections filled the music
al part Of the program.
Miss Lise McGalliard and DR.. L.
E. Mcdonald were gladly welcomed
as new members.
The club adjourned after an I'M
usually pleasant session.
JEANNE LANDRY,
Secretary Pro Tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
Father Park Presented With Auto.

As an appreciation by his friends,
both Catholic and non-Catholic, of
his tireless labors for his church,
Father Edward F. Park, pastor of st.
Mary's church in Jennings avenue,
was presented Wednesday with a six
cylinder touring car.
Father Park has been pastor of his
church since its establishment in 1909.
Since that time its growth has been
phenomenal, and in appreciation of
his energetic and tireless service his
friends surprised him Wednesday with
the useful gift.-Fort Worth (Texasl
Record, March 16.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
Church Notice.

The revival meeting that began last
Sunday in the gospel tent will be
continued in the Methodist church
the coming week. Rev. G. v. Brett
haupt. of Houma, will preach each
morning at 10 o'clock and each eve
ming at 7:S0. Tonight the pastor will
preach on THE Wages of Sin is
Death and tomorrow morning will
discuss "The Salt that Has Lost It's
SAVIOUR. Sunday night Rev. w. w.
Holmes, of New Orleans, will occupy
the pulpit. P. O. LOWREY, Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
sHERIFF's SALE.
State of Louisiana Parish of Assem-
sion Twentv-Seve judicial
District Court.
Giuseppe Perniciarra
VS.. No. 1911
Ida Jones Hoffman

UY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
- an order of seizure and sale, is
sued by the above named court in
the above entitled and numbered
cause, and to me directed, | have
seized and taken into my possession,
and win offer for sale at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder,
according to law, at the principal
front door of the courthouse Of the
parish of Ascension, in the city of
Donaldsonyille, on
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1916,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
a certain lot of ground situated in
the parish of Ascension, state of Lou
isiana, in the town of Donaldsonville,
in that part of said town known as
Faubourg St. Elizabeth, and desig-
mated on the plan Of said Faubourg
St. Elizabeth as lot nine (9), front
ing on st. Patrick street between
Claiborne and Conway streets, front
ing sixty l60) feet ON st. Patrick
street by one hundred and twenty
(120) feet in depth between parallel
lines; together with all the buildings
and Improvements thereon and there
unto belonging.
Terms and conditions-Cash in
United States currency.
e. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish Of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, March ia, 1915.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
New Sunday Schedule ON r. &P.

New Sunday Schedule on r. & P.
Commencing Sunday, March 10,
passenger train No. 20 on the Texas
& Pacific Railroad will arrive at Dom.
aldsonville on Sundays at 10 o'clock
p. M, instead of TAT p. M, as at
present. The train viii leave New
Orleans at Z o'clock. This schedule
is for Sundays only.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18

1t is scarcely necessary to say-f0r
Father Chauvin's question really an
swers itself-that The Chiefs primary
and fundamental mission is that of a
'.wide-awake home newspaper as ex-
pressed in its motto-a purveyor OF
local and general news, and medium
through which matters of public and
community interest may be presented
and discussed editorially and by con-
tributors whose communications come
within the common rules of propriety
applicable to such contributions. 1t is
of course generally understood that a
newspaper is not responsible for the
views of its correspondents, and The
Chief specifically disavows such re-
sponsibility with regard to the COM
munications printed from time to time
under the caption of Letters from
the People" If we have occasionally
admitted to this column articles which
would find more fitting publicity and
circulation from the pulpit or in the
columns of sectarian publication, it
has not been with any desire or in
tention to provoke a religious or de-
nominational controversy, since no.
thing could be further from our pur-
pose and inclination than that; but
we have been inclined to be particu-
larly generous in according space to
contributors, and have perhaps thrown
the door open somewhat wider in this
regard than was proper or judicious,
by reason of the fact that ours is the
only paper published in this commu-
nifty, and that too strict censorship
of communications or refusal to ac-
cord them space might be regarded
as taking advantage of the situation
that makes The Chief the sole local
medium for the public expression of
views through the press.-Editor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-03-18
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
The Chief is not responsible for
views expressed by correspondents.
The Chiefs Mission-A Wide-awake
Home Newspaper.

Home Newspaper.
( Donaldsonville, La, March Is, 1916.
Editor Chief:
Please inform me as to the primary
purpose of the Donaldsonville Chief.
Is it supposed to be a "polemico-re-
ligious'' publication, or is its purport
to give news to its subscribers and
readers?
In addressing you | do so as the
administrator of the Catholic church
of Donaldsonville, and as matter OF
general information | would like to
say that as such feel competent and
capable enough to instruct and religi-
ously guide the souls under my care
in any and every moral question, with
out the unlimited, unnecessary and
useless assistance of anyone except
ing that of God and my ecclesiastical
superiors.
Thanking you in advance, and with
very best wishes for your success. l
am, Very respectfully yours,
FATHER. Ne. III. CHAUVIN. !,
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Coming Events of Interest.

The Attorney General and Mrs.
Thomas Watt Gregory will entertain
at dinner tomorrow evening in honor
Of the President and Mrs. Wilson.
The Spanish Ambassador and Nine
Risno will entertain at dinner in COM
pliment to the Vice President and Mrs.
Marshall on the evening OF February
IL, and will be dinner hosts again on
the evening Of February %.
Mrs. Alexander Maokay-Smith has
sent out invitations for a dinner on
February 10 with the Secretary of
War and Mrs. Garrison as the honor
guests.
The Postmaster General and Mrs.
Burleson will give a dance tomorrow
evening for their daughters, the Misses
Burleson.
The Secretary Of Commerce and Mrs.
Redfield have cards out for a dinner
on Tuesday. February Is, in honor of
the Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall.
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
will also be the honor guests at the
dinner which Senator and Mrs. Charles
8. Thomas will give on Saturday even
ing, February 10.
The Vice President and Mrs Mar
shall will entertain informally at din
ner on Wednesday evening, February
9, in honor of the French ambassador
and Nine. Jusserand
Mrs. William Bailey Lamar wifi en-
tertain at a tea dance at Rauscher's
on the afternoon OF February "a, In
compliment to Miss Delos Biodgett
and the Misses Overman.
Senator and Mrs. Leo Overnan will
be the honor guests at a dinner which
Justice and Mrs. Lamar will give on
tho evening OF March 2
Mrs. David Franklin Houston Will
be hostess at luncheon on February s.
Mrs. T Dewitt Talmadse will en-
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Days at Home.

Miss Slemp, sister Of Representative
Slemp, and Mrs. Peters, wife of Repre-
sentative Peters, will receive Informally
February IA, from to o'clock, at the
Powhatan.
Mrs. Ord Preston and Mrs. Arthur
Murray will be at home the remaining
Thursdays in February.
Mrs. Charles Lowndes will be at home
Wednesday, February 16.
Pauline Stone will receive Thursdays,
February 10 and II.
Mrs Orion Metcalf Barber will receive
the last three Monadys in February.
Mrs. E. Marvin Underwood will be at
home informally each Wednesday after
noon during the remainder of the sea-
son at her home, 1920 Park road.
Mrs. George A King, 1911 Twenty
eighth street. will be at home on Thurs
days in February.
Mrs. Duncan Phillips will be at home
on Thursday afternoons, February 10 and
"a, at her residence, 1900 Twenty-frst
street.
Miss Lutz and Miss Gertrude Lutz, 22ls
California street, will receive Informally
the remaining Thursdays in February.
Mrs. L. B. Swormstedt will be at home
informally February IT,
Mrs. Samuel N. Barker will not be at
home during the month Of February.
Mrs. F. B. Moran will not receive to-
day. but will be at home next Sunday
for the last time this season.
Mrs. Carl Vrooman will resume her at
home days, receiving this season Mon
days in February at SS1 Eighteenth street
Mrs. Beckham, of Kentucky, and Mrs
]. Hamilton Lewis will pour tea for Mrs
Vrooman Monday.
Mrs. Edward Fl. LOTUS, wife of the
First Secretary of the Siamese Legation.
will be at home informally Mondays
February Il and q, from to 6.
Mrs. John Hall Stephens will be at
home tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6.
The Misses Timlow Will receive in
formally on Monday afternoon, February
7, from 4 until o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
For Children S Hospital

The patronesses for the benefit perfor-
nance of "On Trial" to be given for the
Children's Hospital, Monday evening.
February "A, at the Naional Theater are:
Mrs. W. H. Brownson, Mrs. Delos A
Blodgett. Mrs. George T. Dunlop. Mrs
Charles c. Glover. Mrs. Thomas T Gan,
Mrs. Thomas Hyde. Nine. Hauge, Mrs
T. E. Hambleton. Mrs Hennen Jennings,
Mrs. James NJ. Johnston. Miss Kirbes,
Mrs. Victor Kaufman, Mrs. James Nc
MILAN. Mrs. E. Rollins Morse, Mrs. Armi-
stead Peter, Mrs. Hugh L Scott, Mrs
John c. Simpson, Mrs. r, NJ. Thompson,
Mrs. Horace Westcott, Mrs. Clarence
Wilson, and Mrs J. w. Wadsworth, jr
Those who have already reserved boxes
are Admiral Kaufman. Representative
William B. Mckinley and DR.. and Mrs
John Crayke Simpson.
Others who will be present are the
Countess Cellere. Mrs LArz Anderson,
Mrs. Marshall Field. Gen. and Mn.
Sanger. DR.. and Mrs. William Gerry
Morgan. \ .niral and Mrs. Chester, Dr.
and Mrs. William Thornwan Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles J. Bell, Mrs. Stephen
B. Eldns, Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Duss,
and Mrs. Seaton Perry.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

The Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall, the Secretary of State and Mrs.
Lansing, and the Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. McAdoo were
among the feted folk of the week with
dinner parties as the favored mode of
entertainment. For the formal func-
ton, at the height of the season, the
dinner party is unrivalled as the form
of hospitality which has most charm
and distinction. The atmosphere Of
fragrant flowers and shaded lights with
congenial company and a skilful
cuisine, combine to make a note
worthy occasion; remembering, too,
that the Capital can boast the clever
est dinner partners in the country
Among the dinner hosts of the season,
perhaps the most popular are the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Burle-
son who are continuing their Series
of Mexican dinner parties with fasci-
mating Mexican dishes and appoint
ments to add zest to the occasion.
There is a charm and originality
about these quiet little affairs that
makes the presence of different COM
pany on each occasion, a matter to
be regretted by those who have al
ready shared the Burleson hospitality.
Evening receptions are extremely
smart this season, and will have a
prominent part on the social program
before Lent. The Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall are planning two such
affairs to be given at the Willard some
time in February. Mrs. Marshall is
beginning to accept invitations quite
generally, now that her strength has
returned, although she is not yet able
to endure the fatigue of standing and
has rarely taken her place in the receiv-
ing lines OF various functions. With
the Vice President, she will be honor
guest at dinner party to be given
Thursday evening by the Secretary of
the Navy and Mrs. Daniels. On Feb
ruary a. Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh is
entertaining at dinner for the Vice
President and Mrs Marshall, going
ater with her guests to the Congress
sional Club reception in honor Of the
President and Mrs. Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

tertain at dinner on the evening OF
February % in compliment to Judge
and Mrs. william Bailey Lamar.
Mrs. James H. Glennon, wife of
Capt Glennon, U. S. N, commandant
a luncheon on Wednesday, February
Is
Mrs Ten Eyck Wendell will give a
luncheon on the afternoon Of Febru-
airy II.
Mrs Charles V. Wheeler will enter
tain at a bridge party on the after
noon of February IA.
Mrs. W. W. Ga1braIth, wife OF Com
mander Galbraith. will entertain at
tea on Thursday afternoon.
Gen. and Mrs. Albert L. Mills have
cards out for another dinner February
Is, when Judge and Mrs. William
Bailey Lamar will be the honor
guests.
Mrs. Charles Wood will entertain at
a luncheon on Friday afternoon, Feb
ruary II.
Mrs. Thomas F. Ewing has cards
out for a luncheon on February 9.
Miss Elizabeth Lea, sister Of SEN
ator Luke Lea has cards out for q tea
on Saturday afternoon, February IL. to
meet Mrs. Overton. OF Nashville, Tenn.
and Miss Warner.
Miss Helen Cannon will be hostess
at dinner tomorrow evening.
Mrs Arthur Macarthur. Jr.. will be
hostess at a dinner on the evening OF
February II.
The regular dance Of the Washing
ton Golf and Country Club will be
held Saturday. February 1e.
The commandant of the Navy Yard
and the officers of the Navy Yard and
of the ships will give their next hop
on Monday evening, March 8.
The auxiliary board of the Young
Woman's Christian Home will give a
spring tea dance and afternoon of
bridge at Rauscher's on Saturday aft
ernoon, March IS.
The board of managers of the Epis-
copal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
ask the people of Washington to help
make their bazaar a great success by
their presence at the Raleigh Hotel
alA4 Sh anu q rum " 1V OSloSh-
There will be many new and interest
ing features this year in addition to
the usual tables of attractive fancy
work. homemade candles, cakes
aprons. flowers, and general utility
articles. There will also be the par
eel postoffce with surprise packages.
A the dansant will attract the dane
ing set from 4 to o'clock on both
days. A delicious supper will be
served each evening from to 8
o'clock.
The ladies OF the Columbia Country
Club will hold their semi-monthly
card party tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock at the clubhouse, Chevy Chase,
Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-06
Miss Daisy Peck to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Peck, Of Grand
Rapids, Mich, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Daisy, to Mr..
Louis Seelbach, jr., of Louisville, KY.
Mr.. rSeelbach, who is the son of Mr.
Louis Seelbach, president of the Seel-
bach Hotel Company in Louisville, is
a graduate of Harvard Law School
and is connected with the firm of
Humphrey, Middleton and HUMPHREY,
one of the prominent law firms of
Louisville.
Miss Peck, who made her debut in
Grand Rapids last year, will be re-
membered here as the niece of Mrs.
D. A. Blodgett. Her charming per-
sonalIty won her many friends among
the younger set.