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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Emancipation Proclamation Celebra
tion.

The anniversary of the proclama-
ton Of emancipation will be celebrat-
ed by the negroes of Donaldsonville
and vicinity with an entertainment at
True Friends Hall in this city Mon
day, Jan. /, at IL o'clock noon. The
exercises will be held under the aus
pices Of the Progressive Negro Educa-
tional Association, of which DR.. J. H
Lowery is president, Adolph Fernan-
dez vice president, and John Brown
secretary. Rev. N. MilroW will ACT
as master of ceremonies, and the pro-
gram will be as follows: Devotional
exercises, Rev. Jas. Robinson, Rev. H
A. sorrell and Rev. W. Nelson; read.
ing of proclamation Of emancipation
Mrs. E. D. Wright; song, Israel Bap-
tist church choir; annual address, DR.
J. II. Lowery; song, Jubilee" stu,
dents of Leland Academy; address
es, ]. A. Reddix and Rev. F. Hams
song, Rev. H. H. Carter's choir; de,
clarnation, w. c. Wells; address, c. S
Breaux; solo, Miss B. A. Robinson
address, B. A. Osibin; song, choir. AL
negro churches and schools have been
invited to participate in the celebra-
ton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Sanders to Aid Reclamation Project


J. Y. Sanders, congressman-elect
from the sixth district, who viii sue
ceed Lewis T. Morgan March 4, ac-
companied by j. Y. Sanders, Jr., ]. G..
Nargassans of st. Amant, F. M. OPP
denweyer of Prairieville, M. G. and
Jesse Sevario, of Acy, all residents of
Ascension parish; and Adam Baker,
Gus. Deutsch and George Larson, of
Livingston parish, recently made an
inspection trip of the Amite river
and it's tributaries, for the purpose of
Investigating conditions relative to
the drainage of lands on the east and
west sides of Amite river in the par
ishes Of Iberville, Ascension and Liv-
ingston, and parts Of East Baton
Rouge and st. James. These lands
comprise about one hundred thousand
acres, and are now subject to over
flow every year. The territory is
particularly adapted to cattle raising,
and with proper drainage magnificent
crops could be grown. Gov. Sanders
was impressed with the possibilities as
revealed by the trip, and assured the
members of the party that he would
do all in his power to assist in the
drainage project.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
"The Priceof Fame"

4554 4 < 4
The Friday offering at. the Grand
will be "The Price. Of Fame" Ave
part drama featuring Marc MacDer-
mott in a dual role. The story is of
twin brothers William, successful
but inclined to be unscrupulous
John, not successful, but possessing a
full share of integrity. In ability the
two seem to be we'll matched. Will
liam is in love with Constance Pres
ton, who does not appear particularly
enthusiastic when in his company.
When William is taken i'll in the mid
die of his campaign for the senate, it
is deemed politically expedient to IN
duce John to take the stump in his
place. Likewise John, who for some
years hitherto had been estranged
from William, is, in order to conceal
the incapacity of William, asked to
call upon Constance. He does so
against his wishes. The manner of
indifference changes. Constance be-
comes the lover. On the death of
William she reveals the fact that she
has never been deceived for mo-
ment.
Mf. MucDUIIHott pays Ii.c
roles with his usual notable skill and
Judgment. Naomi Childers, as Con
stance, finely draws the role OF the
woman who as between two men OF
similar outward characteristics flnds
in one nothing much, and in the other
the strongest possible attraction:
Mary Maurice is "Mother" Mau-
rice-one of the sweetest, most loV-
able players on the screen. L. Rogers
Lytton is the "boss," the politician;
CAPITALIST who controls men and
things. It is a strong quartet, ana
they make the most of a story that is
entertaining, and at times dramatic.
AS to the latter, this is especially true
of the denouement, where Constance
declares to John that from the tlrst
she was aware of his identity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Sunday-Emily Stevens in "The
Wager" and Ham and Bud in "The
Fortune Tellers."
Monday-Jack Pickford and Louise
Huff in Seventeen" and Mutt and
Jeff cartoon.
Tuesday-Theda Bara in ''Her Dou-
BILE Life"
Wednesday-Hazel Dawn and Ow-
en- Moore in "Under Cover"
Thursday-Gail Kane and Montagu
Love in "The Man She Married"
Friday-Naomi Childers and Mare
MacDermott in "The Price of Fame. !"
Saturday-Third episode of 'The
Shielding Shadow" ''The Girl from
Frisco" Lonesome Luke" comedy,
and Pathe News.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Need Real Mothers.

There is home for orphan chill
dren at Atchison, Kansas, that has
heretofore been managed by a board
of men trustees. The Good Govern
ment League has decided that these
institutional children need mothers,
and has petitioned Governor Capper
to appoint a new board of women.
The League believes that women have
more influence with children. Sounds
reasonable. Kansas has set the pace
for many good things in state gov
ernments, as the official reports testi-
fly. Of course, it must be remember
ed that Kansas women have the bal
lot and can cooperate with men vo-
ters in bringing about the best condl-
tions for the homes of the state.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
"The Wager"

This feature, in which Emily Stew
ems will be seen at the Grand Theatre
tomorrow, is one of those clever and
exciting stories that make the time
seem short because they keep up the
suspense and provide a very satis-
factory climax. Written especially
for Miss Stevens, "The Wager" gives
this great actress unusual opportuni-
ties to show her fine emotional pow
ers. 1t deals with / bet made by busi-
ness men and a police official that
one of them, jeweler, can be vic
timized of jewels worth $4,000.
"Diamond Daisy Doyle miss Stew
ens) is called in by the, police Of
fetal to help him win the money.
Then follow a series of dramatic
situations that are unique in mo-
ton pictures. The self-sacrifcing
spirit of Daisy Doyle, her great love
for a man who is bounded by the
police, the efforts Of an energetic de-
teetive to put Daisy in prison despite
her reformation, are some of the alb
sorbing features of the picture.
The direction is excellent through
out and the acting equally so. Miss
Stevens is easily the star, but it must
be added that her supporting cast is
lawless. The types are all well
chosen.
There is nothing that appeals more
forcibly to the average audience than
adventure" and adventure is the
keynote of the play.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
: Woman Member of Senate.

Australia recently paid an honor to
womanhood. Mrs. Kate Dwyer, the
leader of the Labor Women of New
South Wales, was recently ap-
pointed to a seat In the SEN
ate of the University of Sydney, with
life tenure. This is the first time a
woman has been called upon to fill
such position in the British domin-
IONS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
"Seyenteen,"

One of the most enjoyable film
comedies of the season is the Famous
Players excellent adaptation OF
Booth Tarkington's celebrated novel,
Seventeen" which comes to the
Grand Monday Phe story is brim-
ming over with wholesome and dellcl-
GUS humor. William Sylvanus Bax-
ter for such is the name the novelist
has applied to his youthful hero, has
reached the age where he scowls on
all woman kind, from his meddle-
some little sister on. This condition
of affairs continue, until the arrival
on the scene of a trifing young miss
who steals his heart away and causes
him to be attacked by day dreams IN
which he himself poses as the redoubt-
able hero The most amusing incl
dents which take place before his dis
illusionment are the wearing of his
fathers dress suit on the wrong oc-
casion, his decision that he has ar
rived at the shaving period, and his
negotiation for thousand-dollar au-
tomobile in which to elope with the
pretty newcomer. And no less anus
ing is his suicidal attitude when on his
trial trip with the machine ne
smashes wheel, and for his pains
faces a tifty-dollar damage fee or jail.
The delicious humor of the scenes in
which William solemnly prepares for
death cannot be overestimated.
Jack Pickford's impersonation OF
the young hopeful of seventeen is IN
imitable. Louise Huff in the lead
ing feminine role is also pleasing;
prettily dressed and dainty. The
supporting cast is excellent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
a Premier's Reverence.

The premier of Canada spoke at a
meeting in New York, and in telling
of the splendid way in which Canada
women have voted and worked, he
said: 'I reverence the women of the
United States for what they have
done, but l shall bow to the woman
hood of the world for what the wo-
men of Canada have done in this
war" No wonder four provinces of
Canada have given such able women
the vote.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Marketing Problems Studied.

A special meeting of the Louisiana
Corn Growers Association, for the
purpose of discussing problems con-
lcerning the marketing of corn, was
held in New Orleans Dec. %, in CO.
operation with the Association of
Commerce. In the afternoon visits
were made to the grain standardiza-
ton laboratory and to several eleva-
tors to observe how corn is handled
for local trade as well as for export.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
"Under Cover .

III Under Cover" the Grand's fea-
IN N. attraction for Wednesday, con-
w ~ big measure of suspense, a
sasssfy sa that runs from the beginning
w end. It's action is fast and yet
,o,n; 1T hooks up without jolt at
place. No one but a Killjoy would
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Nervous Women.

When the nervousness is caused by
constipation, as is often the case, you
will get quick relief by taking Cham
berlain's Tablets. These tablets also
improve the digestion. Obtainable
evervwhere.-Ady.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30

Ernest NJ. We'll, formerly connect
ed with the Woodmen of the World
and other fraternal orders in this
state as an organizer, died at his
home in New Orleans on the 1st inst,
after several months illness. Mr..
We'll was a native of Mackenheim,
Alsace, aged 55 years, and had been
in America SO years. A widow and
three daughters survive him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Women Consulted.

Word comes from Denmark that IN
considering the sale of the Danish
West Indies to the United States, the
women voters of Denmark were con-
suited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
AFTER LICENSE DODGERS.
Secretary of State on Trail of De
Iinquent Automobile Owners.

Secretary of State James J. Bailey
has mailed out circular letters to par
ish and city officials all over the state
soliciting their cooperation in the
collection of state licenses from auto
mobile owners.
AS this money is used exclusively
for the building of good roads in
Louisiana, Secretary Bailey thinks all
should be interested in the success of
the department in collecting the
cense.
"My experience in this department
for the past six months convinces
me-" says Mr.. Bailey, "that in order
to properly enforce this law, | must
have the cooperation of parochial and
city officials, auto dealers and good
citizens generally
A penalty for failure to register
motor vehicles was fixed by an act
of the 1914 legislature, and the sec
retary of state urges that all delln-
quents be reported to his department
as well as to the district attorneys.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30

The Calcasieu Progress is the nan e
of d neat and promising six-column
folio newspaper established at Sui
phur, Calcasieu parish, La, by Will
liam Hearne, whose Vinton Booster
was burned out some weeks ago. 1t
is assumed that the little town of Sui
phur offered inducements better than
those held out by Vinton for the sup
port of paper, else the change of To-
cation would not have been decided
upon by the publisher. In any event
it is to be hoped that the name of
the new Progress will be amply ex-
emplifed in its future advancement
and prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30
Some Poetry! Some Poetry!

Sound the tonn-tom,
TWang the Tyre;
Cost of living
Mounting higher!
Just cheer up
Stay in the game,
Cost of movies
Is the same.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30

The inventory Of the estate Of the
late Charles C. Cordill filed for pro-
bate at New Orleans aggregates more
than two and half million dollars,
comprising stocks and bonds, realty
holdings and cash in banks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-12-30

Read your home paper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17
HAVANA RACING RESULTS.

First Uac~e-fuur-year- oIds and up-
ward. selling; purse, 500 hve and one
half furlougs- BVraN. 100 'smythl, 10 D
E, to . ! 30 I, won, tap.. Elliott, "
,Jonesl. 10 10 /. I to |, . to !. second
Frontier, III Young. 10 I" 10 !. to
|, third. Time, 10, - hu'upian.
Lady Bryan, Drvi,try, Euterpc. W"lfs
Baths and Bulsar also ran.
second Escc-rhret year Old ANA up
ward. selling. purse. $500. i've iuiionGs
Now rief, lUS ,A,lcn', even, . to out
won, chItra, 100 'Watson', - 10 ! . to l.
gi. to I. second: rrntEsura~. io3 tSterTett, ;,
l:',s |. ; - !. ~ to !, third. Ilme. ! oil,
Laura. Buu!"c, Jahot, cherry Seed ANA
Dakota d.sn ran
THIRD Ra~ce-Thro' eaf dds aHd w
ward. s.'lipr purse. sI"", ~tN furlongs.
AItamahu. II" ,pomiuichl : % J, !" l.
even Won. u. l'irst, iOi ,pttzl, : to !, , to-
>. to .. second Tanner Inr, 40 'Tap.in.,'
3 10 /. . To ! even, 'h!rj. Tim", l:l5.
Earl Of savoy, Np,aUt, Flying Feet, Ana'f'
Fourth Ra,'-Thrco year ODDS ,,s".'ns
purse. 5000 six tIr'ouss Tony Fashion,
los OIit1l. i 10 !, . to l.. % (. w"l.
Ruth strickland, iO3 pominick,. to J.
, to /. I to .. second lller. l"' tW ai-on!
81, to !. even, = to =, third. Tln' 10 l ..
,reetings, Rose water and rossack also
Fifth Racc-Thre' y"ar-oids and up
ward; selling purse, soc, one mile Day
bay, 40 Doylei, , u D., TO o. out won,
AInedn Lawrence. l0j ,Iit2i, ga to !. =
10 6. . to !. second. M"scowa, 10Y con
n,Iy>. II to S. to :, . to ). third. Time.
lao IS. Margaret Me!sc. Sou'hern SolI
and Charles T. iraingrr also ran.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17
COLUMBIA FIVE LOSES LEADER.
Dryers InJured shoulder VIII
Keep HIN Out az Game.

Columbia's hopes Of ever rising out ~
last place In the intercollegiate Basket
bali League. n position which the Blue
and White never has occupied since the
circuit was started. We're dashed to
pieces yesterday when II became known
that Walter W. Dryer. captain and star
forward OF III" team. might he lost for
the r.mainder ~ IN. season. pwye.'s
shoulder has been injured. Iuianma-
t!on around Il j. so great that N-ray
pictures didn't show whether Il was fric-
tursd or not Wilber's ankle was hurt
badly, 50 that Coach Fisher may count
as lost calder. WILDER and capt pwycr.
Dryers Injury occurred in the second
half OF the Princeton game Tuesday
night. lie was dribbling the bah hard
when he brcauc wcigod between
Click. the former Tiger football captain.
and McTiguc. the riigy Princeton cen
tire. Dwycr resumcd play but his right
arm was practically useless 10y the rest
of the gainc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17
ROLLINS PROVES VERSATILE.
Wins Both Dash and Shotput In
V~arvard's Outdoor Carnival.

CAMBRIDGE. Mas. Feb lS-Harvard's
midwinter outdoor athletic carnival
opened to-day with n of tho largest
fields that ever have competed ON tn.
board track and in III" baseball cage.
S.vera, of the events were ncld over
until tomorrow. Winglte Rollins. IL,
one of the varsity football players. won
the forty yard dash in 49, seconds
from scratch and also took the shotput
with ~ feet !. inch.
The 1850 yard race was won by j. y
Cogeshall in 4 minutes 90 seconds,
with r.. T. Campbell, another scratch
man. second. The f~shmln dormitory
race WAS won by Smith Hall, with Gore
second and Sttndish third.
In the preliminarles for the class re-
lay championship the seniors beat the
freshmen and the juniors beat the sopho-
mores, both winning cams beng far
behind midway through the race.
&. L. lIahbitt. rs, cleared II feet 3
inches In the pole vault. whilr Hlais-
dell. -. took the 80 pound weight event.
IN which. however, T.. Il Roberts's throw
of ~ feet from scratch was the best
performance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17
MR.. AND MRS. BROKAW WIN.
Lead In Ice waItsinE On stage At
UippOd

II wasn't especially hard TO pick the
winning pair in the amateurs Waiting
competition on the ice Of the Hippo
dromc stage yesterday. When the
names OF the vic,ors we're announced
little Mrs barbara Brokaw. who tried
unsuccessfully for a prize on Monday.
clsrred her hands gleefully and could
hardly restrain her enthusiasm. for her
father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Irving
Brokaw. were chosen by a unanimous
vote OF III" judges Tor 'trss pace. They
skated last of all. but were by all odds
the best pair on the lee.
=. VI. l.ynes, skating with Mss May
Judel,. the little girl who won On Mon
day. took second place. and NJ. 7. Ire
land. winner IN the mems class yest.r-
day, and Miss Preciosa jacques were
third. The SIX prize winners vii COM
pete a. a New York team tomorrow
ogainst a team Of Boston men n
woinen skates.
The others Who took part in the com-
petition yesterday were Max Horn and
Mrs. A. T.. Riker, A. r. klots and Mis-
Ina kisscl and 4. e. Bryce and Miss
Mary Alexander of Tuxedo. The four
qualities Oh which tn. Judges based
their decision were grace, carriage.
unity and time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17
Mlburn, Though Ineligible, Reelected by Yale Nine
FRIENDS
WISH HIM BON VOYAGE
Trainer of Swedish Athletes, Who Sails for Home To
day, Is Guest of Honor at Well
Attended Dinner.

II the plans we're carried out a. In
tended.
HJertberg proposed that an interna-
tiopal society he formed for INC ad-
vancement OF athletics to take the form
Of IA popular movement. His suggestion
WAS that the men who favored this
plan shouhi subscribe 81 a year the
fund to be used for the promotion OF
athletic meets Of International charac-
ter and the entertainment Of visiting
teams. Inc scheme met with some ap-
proval and was started In a modest
way.
Law son Robertson acted az toast
master, and before he got through call
Ing for rpeechnakers had unear1hed
pretty nearly all the history of athletics
In the United States from 1850 to the
present yea of grace. Charley Kill
patrick. worlds record holder of 1895
in the half mile, paid tribute tn Me,
Sheppard as the best middle distance
runner America had seen. sheppard In
turn tried to pass the honor over Ia
James Is. Taylor. hut was not generally
believed. Among thosc present at the
feast were:
son Robertson, Dan J Ferris. Al. = cop
land. Christopher j Dalton. Hal Holland,
Francis Aibertini, j Kelly. Herman
3 @sisli,ns. %arrs sSh z. : f.e Hmsf" 4ed MSs.t s.
psss.ai Ros bert" ". Reynnea2' Wiliism Ross
bach. John J MrHush;, Michasi Jones
Jr., Carl Anderson. james Mckenns. John
beiTnan; ,'e%rs" u=nderso"d, 'ciepN
Joseph L. Hardy. Edward crocco and Eini
Nieborg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17

Half a hundred friends OF Ernie
Hjertberx. trainer Of the swedish att-
letes. gathered ut "A beefsteak dinner In
Mouquin's downtown restaurant last
night TO bid farewell to the mai whom
most OF them had known US a champion
runner in this country before he began
to cash the Swedish athlete how to
shoot.
Athletes were strongly represented.
but there was a sprinkling OF every
kind Of man identified with track and
field sport. Referees. Judges. clerks Of
tho course, timers and even the soil
tary Handicapped Of this district Joined
In paying tribute 10 the departing
trainer. WIN will leave on the Oscar II.
to-day for another s~ojourn in Sweden.
In acknowledging the royal sendoff
Hjerthers referred TO the coming inva-
sion OF Swedish thle;e to compete
with the best that America can supply.
He said that II was his PURPOSE TO
bring out II possible enough men to put
an equal representation In tn. field with
THAT OF the United states. de expressed
the idea that the meeting between the
United states and Sweden might prove
beneficial In furtherins "a peace project
and by doughty doings on the rack
show the foo~lishness Of bitter strife TO
the warning nations. That the games
next year would be "A success Htertberg
was confident. n he gave his personal
guarantee that 10000 men OF swedish
birth would fe present To witness them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17
FORDHAM ATHLETICS
IN TROUBLE AGAIN
Three Alumni Resign From
Committee Because Of
Student Apathy.
MEET POORLY SUPPORTED

Not since 1909. when football was
abolished at Fordham. has there been
a shock to the athletically interested
students az when they learned yesterday
that DR.. Cornelius Orben, president OF
the Alumni Association. had received the
resignation Of all three members Of the
alumni athletic hoard. Tho committee
was composed Of Arthur A. McAleenan.
chairman Charles A. Hatfield n John
]. Mulcahy. No action has been taken
on the r~esignatkns. and the committee
men IA yet reconsider their opinion OF
Affairs.
Things have not been running smoothly
in athletic circles al Fordham this year.
and the inal break occurred after the
Fordham indoor games last Saturday
night. This meet was one OF the biggest
indoo events Of the season. and was
managed by the Maroon alumni. The
members Of the athletic committee were
dissatisfied with the manner in which the
students supported the affair and re-
signed.
The student body for the last dozen
years has relied upon the aid and WORK
OF the alumni committee, and its absence
will upset matters considerably at pres
ent. McA,ecnan Is practically the father
Of track sports at Fordham M con-
duCteu fOrGnams ANNUAL Hiuo'i h'.~
Several years ago n deficit OF nearly
1000 In the returns was made good by
him. and his donation of gold football
watch char ny q the eleven Is the oc-
cas,on If a banquet each year.
Jack Mulcah,. aided by McAleenan.
made rowing possible at Fordham last
year. Nc Aleenan gave an eight Dared
! she'll and devoted his time n services
| coaching both prep and freshman crews
the latter eight being defeated on the
| Harlem 10y two boat lengths by Column
! bias mixed crew in excellent time last
! Decoration Day. This year Mulcah!
| tourneyed to l'ittsbuig. whore he ex-
! hibl.ed motion pictures OF the race TO "A
| meeting Of the Fordham Alumni o!
PENNSYLVANIA and the South. ana as a
! result received IA promise ot a new boat
for this year.
Hatfield was appointed by McAleenar
when he was made chairman three years
ago. and was a material aid 10 the
Maroon track managers.
The idea AZ Fordhan prevalent among
the students that IN" alumni viii ar
range matters has been growing into a
ma bit, and IL Is hoped that the three
designations will cause "A violent reaction
ard better financial support for III" ath-
let,c teams.