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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28

nard. Let US hope, however, that
there will be no trouble about the
matter and even that it will not be
brought into the discussions of cur
own parish school board, as we have
consideration there that the regula-
ton of the teachers dresses could be
passed over for a few years until the
women themselves should have the
power to vote and control it as they
then see fit
'It is true that President Wilson
has taken up the arbitrary control Of
many things. He has recently given
Mr.. Hoover full power to control the
food supply of the country and now
to Gen. Goethals to take over all of
the shipyards for steel shipbuilding
and if there should be any serious
trouble with US in the control of this
skirt matter, if there should develop
any revolutionary sentiment in the
parish of Plaquemines in its attempt
to initiate or even undermine tha
work of the school board Of the par
ish of st. Bernard, then we might call
in the federal government and thus
establish first the military constitu-
tionality Of such Intervention and,
secondly, secure such Intervention
and then the appointment Of a COM
mission composed Of ladies and gentle
men who shall, with due gravity, take
evidence, consider all the facts and
figures mathematical, not ladies)
and render final judgment as to just
what the parish of Plaquemines shall
do in this matter"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
"The Magnificent Meddler."

Thanks to the joyous and in
gratiating personality of Antonio Mo
reno and the spirit and winning ways
Of Mary Anderson and her ability to
stick to the saddle of a feet-footed
bronco, "The Magnificent Meddler,' ,
which comes to the Grand next Fri.
day, in addition to being an entertain
ing story to commence with, is acted
with an amount of dash and skill that
makes it double worth while. The
young man with the ever present de
sire to take hand in other peoples
affairs is, hardly necessary to explain
newspaper reporter. His aunt
leaves him three thousand dollars and
he yearns to own paper of which he
is the sole editor. Part of the money
is spent in buying a tumbled down
outfit in small town out west. The
first issue by the new owner starts
everyone to sitting up and taking
notice. Before the end Of the week
the young editor discovers that tell
ing the truth as he sees it is danger
Gus business in this locality. But he
sticks to his task and ends by having
his place of business burned tos this
ground. He succeeds in putting
through the reforms advocated in his
paper, however, in spite Of all op-
position: also in marrying the daugh-
ter of his fiercest opponent. There is
lot of spirited action in the picture
and a goodly share of humorous stu
ations. A running fight between cow
boys and Mexicans is one of the fea-
lures of the last reel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
"Unconquered."

Fannie Ward, who with each ap-
psarance on the screen adds fresh
thousands to her hosts of admirers,
comes to the Grand Monday in Gun
conquered" a thrilling drama of
modern society life in which she is
seen as the wife of relentless mil
ljonaire who devotes all her time to
her little son, Billy. fl
How the husband becomes lnfatu-
ated with another woman and tricks
the wife into a compromising situa-
ton, secures a divorce and the child,
and how the child is finally won back
by TIC mothers offering 70 sacrifice
her life to half-razed negro, is pre-
sented in most graphic and unusual
manner.
AS the young wife of the million
aire, Miss Ward has an opportunity te
display some of the most beautiful
gowns from her wonderful wardrobe
Many of the scenes of the produc'
ton are laid in a fashionable house
in the wealthy districts of Florida and
the photodrama is filled with beauti'
full exterior views.
The cast supporting Miss Ward is
one of unusual excellence, including
such prominent artists as Jack Dean
Hobart Bosworth, Tully Marshall, Ma,
bel Van Buren, and Little Billy Jacobs
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28

Probably the most unusual photo,
n,av Of the season is "The Haunted
pa ppaiamas." with Harold Lockwood as
~ etar which will be seen at the
Grand Sunday. The production par
taxes of the nature of a farce, an ex-
.ravaganza, and a powerful dramatic
story Nothing like it has hitherto
% baen seen on the screen. Further at
Dr .rsetiveness is added by the clever
work of the star, and of his charming
Issdinp woman, Carmel Myers.
Characters change about in The
Haunted Pajamas" like figures in a
kaleidoscope. The star changes be-
fore your eyes into Chinaman; in
the same way a blonde young man
changes into beautiful girl with dark d;
hair and eyes. "Presto, change! is
tbe order of the day, and it is all the
fault of those bewitched pajamas,
made from silk from the looms of an
ancient Chinese empress. Anyone
who puts them on becomes instantly
transformed into someone else, and
tha complications are amazing. No
one who goes to see "The Haunted
Pajamas" could possibly be bored.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
he World Apart"

:, wallace Reid and Myrtle stedman
%e ~ featured in "The World Apart" "
es.x exciting western story, which the
ad s.ahd announces as it's offering for
Ae ~ coming Wednesday.
- Inc Inc story is unusual as to plot, and
on, 'uli OF thrilling incidents that it is
1 ~ i u the question to describe it
MN shls !, brief space. Needless to say
s;Sa Sul Ar Reid and Miss Stedman are
An Sa;, an opportunity to be seen to
s11f p best advantage.
,sa @eld' who complains that the
yis;a aaflo writer's lie awake nights de-
i;aasg ia'g new methods of getting him
ters d, I mas two thrilling fstic encoun-
benai u this production, one of them
,s sak. especially interesting, as from
sea, saI Tor the reels it developed into
Manu. hght, the entire force at the
q Oseo y studio being finally called up
n" Il separate the warning factions.
!, snoie incident is so realistic that
tnra slIposslble !. to tell where the pic
stas,a ht left off and the actual scrap
serssa m ~ but it is all shown on the
iatssna, isa except where the bystanders
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
,Stasiey c. Arthur Honored.

The following item, copied from
the New Orleans Times-Picayune of
the 17th instant, will be read with
much pleasurable interest in this COM
munity, where Mr.. Arthur has num-
Der of friends and his wife, formerly
Miss Ella Bentley, was born and
reared:
STANLEY C. Arthur, ornithologist
of the State Department of Conserve
ton, received a certificate of Honor
able Mention Monday from the trus-
tees of the Permanent Wild Life Pro-
lection Fund of America, because Of
his efforts in behalf of wild life Of
Louisiana in 1915 and 1916, and es-
pecially because of his part in getting
the enactment of statutes in 1915
protecting the sea gull. Mrs. Russell
Sage is backing this work. The trus-
tees awarded very few medals, and
only four Honorable Mentions The
other three persons in the United
States similarly honored this year
are Governor Whiteman of New York.
Claude 7. Paine, Salt Lake City, and
Miss B. Williams of South Carolina" {"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Opportunities to Qualify for Federal
Government Positions.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that the fol
lowing examinations will be held ir
New Orleans and other cities on The
dates stated:
August director of traffic
$500 to $2400 per annum. Office OF
Chief of Ordnance, Washington, DC
August 8-Laboratory aid, motion.
picture laboratory, women only, $72O
Department of Agriculture, Wash.
ington, D. C.
Assistant engineer in forest pro,
ducts, $1,000 to $500. Forest Ser
vice at Madison, Wis.
August 22-Shop apprentice, $3.50
to $540, Bureau of Standards, De-
partment of Commerce.
August 22-23-Assistant, (men
only, and teacher, (men and wo-
men), $1,000 to $4,000, Philippine
Service.
For the following positions no writ
ten examination is required, and ap-
plications will be received at any time
until further notice:
Assistant inspector of cloth equip
ment, leather, small hardware, tex
tiles, and leather equipment, $50 to
1925 per month, Bureau Of Ordnance,
War Department.
Inspector of small arms, $500 to
$24O0, at various manufacturing
plants within the United States.
Inspector of undergarments, wo-
men only So per diem. Quarter
master Corps at New York, N. 7.
Ordnance foreman, $5.52 per diem,
Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton,
Wash.
Tent Inspector, $1,000, Quarter
master Corps of the Army, for duty
at Philadelphia, Pa, or elsewhere.
Great numbers of stenographers
and typewriters, both men and wo-
men, are needed for service at Wash
ington, D. C. Examinations are held
every Tuesday. The next examina-
ton for stenographers and typewrlt-
ers for employment in New Orleans
will be held August FL.
In view of the lack of shipfitters,
qualified boilermakers are desired for
shipftter's work in the navy yards IN
the east. The work of shipbuilding
is being delayed for lack of these
men, and there is pressing need for
$50 men at this time. Shipwrights,
boat builders, and many other me-
chanics are needed in the eastern
navy yards, especially at Philadelphia
Application blanks and necessary
information concerning any OF these
examinations may be secured from
the Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D. c., or from the Sec
retary, Tenth Civil Service DISTRICT
rustomhouse. New Orleans, La. Cir
cnlars descriptive of the examinations
and nlaces to be filed may be seen at
the Office of the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
NEWS OF THE PHOTOPLAYS
X outh.'' -

4outh.
The Grand will present as its
Thursday attraction SPARKLING
BRADY Made production entitled
1outh," IN which Carlyle Blackwell
and June Elvidge are featured.
, Youth is just what it's name i'm
plies,a story Of high strung, red blood
ed merry youth. The escapades of the
chief youth in the picture, Brian
Goodwln, will bring chuckles to the
iips OF everyone, old and young
bfian is the son of a millionaire and
mas all the money he wants to spend
lie spends it in riotous living and ends
up IN the police court. His father
balls him out and sends him to a con
structlon camp on the Tennessee
river, where dam is being built,
There Brian falls in love with Jean
Elliott, sister of Henry Elliott, su-
perlntendent of the construction.
Jean Is doctor, the only one in the
camp, and so when Brian gets under
the influence of liquor so completely
that his Jap valet feels that his mas
ter is going to die, Jean is called for.
Brian, in his drunken state, tries to
kiss her, with the result that Jean re-
pulses him and tells him never to
speak to her again. Just for that
Brian cuts the booze for the purpose
of proving that he can make a man
of himself, and when he finds that
Henry Elliott has also succumbed to
liquor he braces that individual up
and assumes his place as superinten-
dent of construction. The climax is
surprising, yet logical.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
DECREASE IN OIL OUTPUT.
Louisiana Wells Fail to Maintain
Maximum Initial Flow.

The petroleum marketed from all
productive fields in Louisiana in 1916
amounted to 15,248,138 barrels, ac-
cording to statistics prepared under
the supervision of j. D. Northrop, of
the United States Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior. This
quantity is less by 2,943, 401 barrels,
or 16 per cent, than the record out
put in 1915, but is slightly greater
than the output in 1914.
The average price at the wells for
this oil was $1.03 barrel for that
from the northern fields, and f3 cents
a barrel for that from the coastal
pools, these prices being respectively
l cents and 27 cents higher than the
price in 1915.
In all 666 new wells were COM
pleted in Louisiana in 1916, as against
565 in 1915. Of these 428 were oil
wells, SIS were gas wells, and 1872, or
q per cent, were failures.
Of $40 wells completed in the
northern districts, 324 oil wells hav-
ing an average yield of 169 barrels
each the first "a hours after COM
pletion, SIS were gas wells, and 141,
or 27 per cent, were failures. OF
LAG wells completed in the coastal
pools, 1O4 were oil wells averaging
1910 barrels each the first "a hours
after completion, one was gas well,
and al, an average of in every e,
were failures.
The decrease in the production of
petroleum in Louisiana in 1916, de-
spite the increased number of new
wells completed, is accounted for by
the rapid decline from their maximum
initial flow of all wells drilled in this
region and by the decidedly lower
average initial capacity of the new
wells in the northern districts-169
barrels day in 1916, compared with
568 barrels a day in 1915.
Significant developments in north
ern Louisiana in 1916 include, in Cad
do parish, a promising extension to
the south and west of productive ter
ritory in the Mooringsport district
and the completion of several gas
wells of large capacity in the new gas
field near Shreveport; in DeSoto par
ish. the discovery of an underlined area
of oil production in the vicinity OF
Logansport, near the Texas boundary;
in Red River parish, the discovery OF
new oil territory in the Grand Bayou
district southwest of the Crichton'
field; in Bossier parish, the discovery
of a prolific gas pool near Elm Grove;
and, in Morehouse parish, the DIS
covery of a gas field of considerable
promise few miles southwest OF Bas-
trop.
No considerable developments re-
suited from activity in drilling IN the
salt dome pools.i in southern Louisiana.
sVinton superseded Edgerly as the
leading source Of production IN u 10,
it's output being 33 per cent greater
and that of Edgerly, Il per cent less
than in 1915. The area Of productive
territory at Vinton was extended
slightly both to the south and to the
north in 1916. Increased activity IN
the Jennings pool resulted In mod
crate increase in production. Deep
tests at Anse la Butte and at Welsh
failed to yield encouraging results;
The production of both these small
pools was materially less than IN 1919.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
How fo Can Tomatoes.

The following method is used by
canning demonstrators in the north
and west: Select firm, well-formed
tomatoes. Scald one and one-hai1
minutes, or until skins loosen. DIP
quickly into and out of cold water
Peel and remove stems and cores
pack directly into cans or hot jars;
Press down with tablespoon (add
of of salt salt per quart. Put the rubber
rings and caps of jars into position
but do not tighten fully. Seal TIN
cans completely. Place the packed
containers on a false bottom IN a
vessel of water sufficiently deep to
cover them by / inch and allow to
remain at boiling temperature TOT
% minutes, when using hot-Watef-
bath Gamers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
"The Truant Soul.

In "The Truant Soul" which will
be the special feature attraction at
the Grand next Tuesday, Henry B,
Walthall, Americas foremost screen
actor, surpasses even his own wonder
ful work in former photoplay pro-
ductions. Mr.. Walthall has poured
his whole soul into this picture. He
has given everything his experience
and his genious have to offer, and says
q the result: "1t is my masterpiece"
Mary Charleson plays opposite Mr..
Walthall, and the supporting company
comprises more than one hundred per-
sons.
The story of "The Truant Soul" is
mat OF great surgeon, a genius, a
man OF fine instincts, but who has a
hidden second nature. He performs
wonderful operations, he does ines
unable good for mankind. But sud
aea periods come over him when he
feVerts to the primitive type. He is
possessed OF temporary atavism. He
SINKS into the lowest kinds of vice.
ne Is cruel, heartless, vindictive. un-
Sfupulous. He reverts to the cave
man, the animal, where might is para
mount, and he blasts lives and love
Mtaout conjunction. He is the per-
soailcation Of DR.. Jekyll or Mr.. Hyde,
sas a Rousseau has woven an entirely
@aefent story around the character.
ihe strange reversion grows until
ae once noted surgeon has sunk to
ne lowest depths. He is confined in
sahltarium. There wonderful wo-
aall--a nurse-recognizes his genius,
Smpathizes with his terrible despair,
sa saa nurses him back to mental, moral
lnu physical health. He wins life and
love at last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Eood Products will Win War.

"The war will not be won by the
last 100000 fighting men, but by the
last 100000 bushels of wheat A
E,,ronean statesman made the
prophecy, and Mr.. Hoover, Amerlca
Food administrator, declares that the
limited States must furnish that last
ZOO 600 bushels" Louisiana farm
ers are not expected to raise much
.1hoat I but thew are expected to raise
as much as possible OF other 1000
crops that are better adapted TO ou,
climatic and soil conditions. Every
bushel of corn, soy beans, Velve'
beans, cow peas, potatoes, rlce, oaes
barley, rye, ETC., produced in Loulsl,
ana will have the effect of releasing
a certain amount of wheat for use is!
elsewhere.-L. S. U. Press Bulletin
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because It's for One Thing Only, and
Donaldsonville People Appreci-
ate This.

Nothing can be good for every
thing.
Doing one thing we'll brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for one
thing only.
For weak or disordered kidneys.
Here is reliable evidence of thel1
J. A. schuler, Jr., 407 Railroad
avenue, Plaquemine, La, says: y
have taken Doan's Kidney Pills fol
kidney disorders and have found them
beneficial. l always advise my friends
to take Doan's Kidney Pills when
they are complaining OF their klo.
neys." 1,.
Price go cents, at all dealers: Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-geti
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Schuler had. Foster Mliburf
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-(AdV)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Thrift Thought.

Do you throw away ''ham gravy"
or bacon fat, Madam Housewife, be-
cause it is too greasy for ordinary
use?
Here is way suggested by the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture to make it blend into soups or
gravies instead Of floating as greasy
layer on top:
Stir into each two tablespoons of
melted grease one-half tablespoon Of
-four. The mixture will blend easily
into milk soups, stock soups, sauces,
or gravies and give an appetizing
flavor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Valuable Agricultural Books Free.

Congressman J. Y. Sanders writes
us that he has number of copies Of
the Agricultural Year Book for 1915,
and a somewhat limited supply of the
same publication for the years 1916.
1914, 1918 and 1912, which he will
take pleasure in sending to farmers
of the sixth district who will write
him and ask for them. He also has
supply of two books, Diseases OF
the Horse" and Diseases Of Cattle, +"
which are particularly valuable to
stock owners. If you are interested
in improving farming and want a copy
of any of these useful publications,
drop line to Congressman Sanders
and he will be glad to send it to you.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Your Country Calls You

at this crisis in its fate to raise all the
foodstuffs in your power. 1t likewise
calls on you to exhibit at the far
which represents your particular sec
tion. the best of all you raise-wheth-
err it be farm products, live STOCK OF
poultry-in order to stimulate your
neighbors to greater efforts by the
practical object lesson of your ex-
hibit. It is therefore your patrlotlc
dutv to send the best of all YOU pro
duce to the fifth annual South LOUIS
lana Fair at Donaldsonville, Oct. A.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Date of Next Loan Not Fixed.

Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo
bss made official denial of the report
that the date of the next issue OF the
I ihertv Loan would be September 10
and the amount of it three billion
dollars He states that neither the
amount nor the date of the loan OF,
farinp have been determined, and
when determined official announce
ment will be made Of the fact by the
Treasury Department.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
"Wnlf IoMrY.O y

In "Wolf Lowry" which will be
shown at the Gem today, William S:
Hart is seen not as gambler, bad
man, a gun fighter or a killer, but, in
strong contrast to his previous work,
in part that is almost idyllic in its
big-hearted, rugged honesty and de-
votion. His famous six-shooters are
drawn only once, and then with
chivalrous intent.
Hart plays the role of Tom Lowry,
owner of the Bar ranch, strong,
grim, silent man, quick on the trlg-
ger, terrible in his wrath and bitter
and implacable enemy. There is only
one fly in his ointment. A settler mas
dared to take up a claim in the val
lev, and when the news is brought TO
Tom he Immediately sets off to drive
the intruder out of the country.
He is stunned when he meets the
newcomer and finds she is none
other than Mary Davis, the prettlest
and sweetest girl he has ever seen
They quickly become friends, and sne
brings a softening influence into MS
grim life.
Buck Tanning, a designing real es,
tate agent, has his eye on Mary ano
makes coarse and violent love to her'
Lowry, arriving on the scene at TINS
moment, throws Tanning out amno m
gives him one minute to live, Dut
Mary persuades him to let the man go
Through such situations as tnese
the strong character of Tom Is
brought out to the final scene, wnen
he makes his great sacrifice for tne
girl who has come to mean every
thing to him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Walks Bill at the Grand.

o,ndav-Harold Lockwood in "The
r,nnted Pajamas," and a big w
comedy: n,;o Ward in .r1n
mn"ered," and a Hans and Fritz
e'FTuesdi FTTuesday-Henry B. Walthall i and d
,,.la Charleson in"The Truant Soul y
haIy aWIyedhneasday-Wallace ha Reid and
uyrtle stedman in "The World
APrhtu PTrhtuursday-Carlyle Blackwell and
'pl7r pFl7rriday-Antonio Moreno and Mary
,aaerson in Magnificent Meddler, "
s''s ssaatnrday-Francis Bushman and
Beverly Bayne in n, 1.-The Great Secret" G;et >,
Mari Marin sais in "The American Girl, "
pstbe News and comedy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Attractions AZ the Gem.

Today-W. s. Hart in "Wolf
Lowry" and a comedy, ellis Social
Rise"
Sunday - William Desmond in
Paddy O'Hara," and a comedy, "Her
Finishing Touch"
Saturday, Aug. 4-J. Devereaux in
"American-That's ALL" and COM
edy, "The Girl and the Ring"
Sunday, Aug. 5-W. S. Hart in
"The Desert Man." and comedy,
His Parlor Zoo"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28

Every dollar you spend with local
merchant remains in local circulation
and enriches the community just that
much. Every dollar you spend out
side of this town remains outside and
decreases the money in local circu-
lation just that much.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Chamberlain Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

Now is the time to buy bottle
of this remedy so as to be prepared
in case that any one Of your family
should have an attack of colo or
diarrhoea during the summer months.
It is worth a hundred times its cost
when needed.-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-07-28
Cause of Despondency.

Dependency is often caused by IN
DIGESTION and constipation, and quick
" disappears when Chamberlain, .
Tablets are taken. These tablets
strengthen the digestion and move
the bowels. ADV