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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02

American wounded after part Of Cen
eral Sibertfs forces entered the trenches
in France last week. General Pershins
reported to the War Department to-day
that Lieutenant Harden received a
moderate shrapnel wound In his left
leg on October %.
Press dispatches from American
headquarters in France last week said
the lieutenant was being treated at O
base hospital.
Lieutenant Hardcn's next Of kin Ia
Mrs. Josephine Harden, a. Pitkin
Street, Burlington, VT
WASHINGTON, Nov. l.-General
Pershing to-day reported the death Of
Private Joseph f. Couture in France on
October 26. Of pneumonia. His mothe r
is Emily c. Couture, 20 Hammond
Street. Burnside, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
West
BRITISH

LONDON, Nov. East and northeast Of
Ypres the German artillery was active during
the night In the neighborhood Of Pss'ctsn-
dseie hostile concentration was dispersed by
our fire.
(HIGHT)-The number of German pris-
oners captured by the British armies In
France during October Is 1925. including
e42 officers. We also have taken during the
same period is guns. All machine guns and
40 trench mortar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
FRENCH

PARIS, Nov. There is nothing 70 ts-
mort except artillery actions of some violence
in several sectors north of the Aisne. IN 'ne
region of Les Msisons de Champagne and on
the right bank OF the Meuse. north OF Bezon-
yauI. q, -,
Enemy sirplanes bornbarded Calais In the
n,sht OF October 20 and Dunkirk last night
The material damage was Of small impor'
tane. and there were no civilian Casualties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
Austria Starts Seventh Loan

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1.-lssuance OF
the seventh Austrian war loan has been
officially announced. according 20 a
Vienna dispatch to-day.
The loan comprises n 5is per cent
redcemsble state loan and 5ia per cent
exchequer bonds. repayable August,
1926, both FREQ Of taxation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
Believe One Power
Must Dominate

II was suggested TO him at once that
such unity could only be achieved when
some one power dominated the Allied
group, az Germany dominates the Cen
trail Powers. He agreed to this and
said that until some such unified con-
troll was accomplished blunders like
this one in Italy. waste OF supplies
through their unwise employment,
waste of shipping through It's ineih.
Gent use. would continue and would
imperil the Allied cause.
An opinion such as this is growing In
Washington.
There is reason to believe that the
Administration shares it, 81 least TO
the extent Of realizing that per-
manent organization for the inteiii-
cent adjustment Of available supplies
10 the needs of the Allies is on the
point of being formed. That Is 20
say, the country il likely to gee IN the
future. after TIE coming conference IN
Paris Is ever, what will pracueaiiy
amount to a dictator OF supplies ap-
pointed, probably some American, WIN
associates from the Allies group, who
will be in a position to be informed on
the political and military situation. who
viii understand the purposes Of Presi-
dent Wilson and who will see that the
resources Of this country are used so
az to best promote the end Of defeat
ing Germany. Supplies being the con.
trolling factor in this war, step OF
profound Importance toward ending the
critical weakness of the Allied group:
az revealed by the Italian disaster, will
he taken when the organization Of sup
plies Is effected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. Later dis
patches from Berlin cause doubt IN
military circles here whether Cadornas
army will be able TO make successful
stand on the Taglismento. The latest
captures of men and guns indicate
either a close pursuit by the Austro-
Germans or q further turning opera
ton directed against the Italians. Eng
lish and French aid being on the way,
IL may be wise for the Italians to fall
back until it can reach them and then
make their defence at some other river
than the Tagliamento, the holding of
which seems to be threatened by the
presence of the enemy at the bridge
heads.
With regard to this governments fur
Their part in sustaining the morale OF
Italy, no we'll informed person here re-
CARDS a declaration of war upon Aus
tria by the United States as likely. No
doubt the moral effect in Italy OF such
a declaration would be important. but
that moral effect may be obtained in
other and simpler ways. Nor does any
one expect q declaration OF war by Aus
tria upon the United States. Germany,
it is to be remembered, has not declared
war upon this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02

Italy will probably be removed by the
present catastrophe. But Italy with
the enemy in her territories and Italy
herself within Austrian territories will
be two different people. Extravagant
territorial pretences will be abandoned
in the national emergency. If the Ger
mans fall short Of their aim OF shat
tering Italian resistance they may
really aid the Allies by removing one
obstacle to unity of purpose among
them-inability to agree with Italy
about the rcasonsbleness Of her ambl-
tons.
Another movement which the Italian
disaster is promoting is one for the
proper and Intelligent control OF sup
plies. At present this country controls
supplies, but, as has been pointed out
in these columns, it does so blindly.
One Of the ablest members OF the
war organization here said to-day:
What the Allies need is a dictator, a
military dictator and naval dictator.
Then such catastrophes as that which
has Just befallen Italy would not occur"
And he went on to say that II there
were rome control, some plan. some
unity Of purpose, some central author
ity. an offensive like that Of Cadornas
would not be permitted to push for
ward when it was not the intention or
was not within the power OF the Allies
to support it with supplies OF guns and
Munitions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
Official Statements

bombed several unprotected towns far from
the lines Of communication, causing a few
casualties amongst the civilian population
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
Italian Front
GERMAN

BERLIN. Nov. (DAY).--The fact tina;
The development of our operations against
Itaiy has been so successful may be attrio-
uted TO our rapid blows in the East and 20
the incompsrsbly stubborn endurance OF orr
troops on all fronts. notably In the West
Yesterday the allied troops Of the 14th Army
gained . further great victory. Portions of
tbs enemy army made a stand at the Taglia-
mento.
In the mountains and in the Friuh plain.
70 the Udine-C odroipo-T reviso railway me
enemy retired. fighting on, 10 the western
bank Of the river Bridgehead positions on
IN. eastern bank were held BY him near Pin
,ano. pignano and Codroipo. he offered
violent resistance AZ reargusrd positions pro-
jecting thence toward Udine via Bertiolo'
Porzuolo and Lsysriano, 10 cover the retire
rnent Of his third army TO the western Dank
Of the Tsglismento.
Impeiled by the will for victory and cepa-
bly, directed by prudent lesdership. the Ger
man and Autro. Hungarian corps nav
gained successes which even In the present
war rarely have been attained
The bridgehead positions OF Digano ana
Codroipo were taken by storm by Prussian
JAEGER and Bavarisn and Wurtemburg IN
fnntry Throughout the area Of operations
tried Brandenburg and Silesian divisions. in
Irresistible ASSAULT. penetrated from the north
the resrgusrd positions OF the Italians east
~ IN. lower Tagliamento. and drove back
the emmy while the tried Austro- Hungarian
eorps pressed forward from the lsonzo against
thc i.st OF the crossings held by tho enemy.
near LattsAns. ,
Cut OF BY our thrust from the north and
outesnked on both sides. more than $4,000
Italians laid down thsir arms. Several
hundred runs fell into the hands Of III.
vi~tor,. The number Of prisonsrs captured
during the week Of the so-sueccrsfuily con-
Quoted twelfth Isonzo battle Is consequently
increased 70 more than ls0 900. and the total
Of guns taken 10 increased 10 rlor- than
1900. The other hooty captured Is pro
portionste.
(NIGHrD-on the Tsglismento (AWtro-
Italian 'front.' the troops ~ the enemy. who
were maintaining Themselves on tho eastern
bant o. the river near Pinzano and Latitana.
have either been driven back or taken pris-
ensrs.
ITALIAN
HoMy. Eoy. i.-Thvsrtins the plan Of
shs enemy By the rapidity Of thsir promptly
decided upon movements and by the brave
restsAns@ 81 the covering units which have
detsinsd bis sdyanes. our troops have ef-
fect.d the withdrawal on n Tsglisnsnto. In
spite % the extremely d.. .oalt strhts9iesl
and lorlstiesl conditions. The third army
u nssry compi-t. beautiful essmple Of
strength and unity.
The hrrt snd Second cavalry divisions. and
especially he heroic regiments 81 Gsnos and
Eoysra and tho Untirinz ayistors are worthy
Of mention IN The admiration and Krstitud,
at the country.
Ls,. eight. enemy .irpisns- bry,sIIy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
Lieut.. De We're H. Harden
First American Wounded

WASHINGTON, Nov. First Lieu
tenant De We're II. Harden, Signal OFF,
GERS Reserve Corps. was the first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
State of War
Already Exists

In the mind of the Administration
we are at war with Austria. A state
of war exists. No other construction
can be put upon this governments
acts. in sinking or being ready to sink
Austrian submarines on sight. in treat
ing Austrian property here on the same
basis as German property and IN rush-
ing material aid to Italy at the moment
when Austrian troops are invading her:
Austria may recognize this state OF
war or not, as she sees iit. If ~ is
necessary TO convey 10 Italy further
assurances of our support than have
been given, it is pointed out that It
will be much easier and quicker TO send
some OF the troops in France 10 the
Italian front than TO declare war upon
Austria. The Allies, from Lloyd
Georges announcement, have fastened
to send troops In order to assure Italy
Of their sympathy and support. And 1t
is not unlikely that this country may
do the same thing.
At least, it is suggested that it is a
more practical way of giving Italy en-
couragement than would be declsra-
ton Of war on Austria, which would re-
ouire the converting Of Congress. At
any rate, the anomaly of our relations
with the allies Of Germany is likely
to be ended as result Of the danger
Of Italy.
Disaster to Affect
ltaly's Demands
The diplomatic difficulty in the way
of our giving aggressive support to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
Italian Defeat May Bring
Allied Dictator Of Supplies
Need for Concentration Of Authority Forclbly
Impressed on Entente-American Likely i be
Named for the Place at Paris Conference
By c. w. Gilbert

WASHINGTON dis Italy will probably be removed by the
patches doubt in present catastrophe But Italy with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02

The diplomatic difficulty in the way
Of our giving aggressive support TO
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
NO SECOND CALL NOW CON-
TEMPLATED.

It is announced from Washington
in the columns of the governments S
Official Bulletin, a daily publication
issued under order of the president
of the United States by the committee
on public information, that no date
has been set for a second call OF men
registered under the selectlve-serVlce
law, ''and, so far as is known, no sec
ond call is in present contemplation.
AS q matter of mere surmlse, we
take it that several months must
elapse before it can be determined
whether the government Will md II
necessary to provide for the organlza-
ton of a second selectlve draft
army" in addition to the one IN pro
cess Of formation from the "tlrst call
men now being assembled at the varl-
ous cantonments throughout the coun-
try.
1t may be too much to predict, but
it isn't too much to hope for, that by
the time these cantonments have
turned out their respective contln-
gents of trained troops for partlclpa-
ton in the titanic struggle across the
seas, the beginning Of the end Will be
in sight, and it may be deemed un-
necessary to summon another million
or so of Americas young men for mil
itary training and service.
It is the part of wisdom, OF course,
to prepare for the worst, as we are
doing; yet that duty involves no bar
to hoping for the best, SO let's do that
too
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
THE REAL GERMANY.

No intelligent and thoughtful resi-
dent of America, of whatever ma
tionality or origin, can afford to mss
the opportunity for reading MY
Four Years in Germany" the remark
able series of articles in which Hon.
James w. Gerard, American ambas-
sador to the German empire duriGg
the term which ended with our declar-
alton of war last April.
In no other way, perhaps, can a
better or more graphic and impressive
mental picture of the seal conditions
existing in Germany be obtained; and
it would be difficult for anyone to de-
pict the true cause of the world war
more forcibly or faithfully than Mr..
Gerard has done.
With characteristic enterprise the
New Orleans Item has arranged to
publish the full text of Ambassador
Gerard's powerful and fearless az
ticles, and the first chapter will appear
in tomorrow's issue Of that paper.
The series will be thenceforth pre-
sented in daily installments, running
through a period Of about six weeks,
and this feature alone should be suf-
ficient to create demand for the Item
in every nook and corner of the state.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
BIDS WANTED.

Highway Department. Board of State Engi-
neers, Room 104, New Orleans Court
Building.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- the office of the Highway Department of
the Board of State Engineers, Room 1OI,
New Orleans Court Building, New Orleans,
La, up to II o'clock noon, Monday, Septem-
ber "a, 1917, for the construction Of steel
swing bridge across Bayou Manchac, at the
town of Hope Villa, Louisiana.
Information as to location, character of
work, extent and class Of material. regula-
tions governing manner of submitting pro-
posals and executing contract, may, on APP
plication be obtained at the office of the
Department.
DUNCAN BUIE,
State Highway Engineer.
FRANK M. KERR,
Chief State Engineer and President of
Board of State Engineers.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
BIG FAIR DRAWING NEAR.
Extensive Plans for Fifth Annual
Event Assure Great Exhibition.

Extensive Plans for Fifth Annual
Event Assure Great Exhibition.
Final preparations are now being
made for the holding of the big an
nual South Louisiana Fair at Donald
sonville, October 4, 5, 6 and Z. This
years event promises to eclipse the
four which have preceded it both in
the number of exhibits and in point
of attendance. The intense interest
in every phase of agricultural pro-
duction, including live stock, and the
determination of the Louisiana plant
er and farmer to raise his own food
stuffs is a guarantee of greater va
riety of exhibits than have yet been
seen at any. previous fair. All the
farm demonstrators who are operat-
| ing in the twelve parishes which COM
pose the South Louisiana Fair Asso-
citation report more general interest
in this years fair than any year in
its history.
AS an incentive to larger exhibits
from the member parishes, the ex
ecutive committee Of the.fair associa-
tion has recently adopted two i'm
portant resolutions. One of these is
to pay the railroad transportation on
every parish exhibit sent to the fair
by a parish demonstration, and also
the expenses Of every demonstrator
who accompanies a parish exhibit.
The second is to split into three parts
the capital premium of $3.50 offered
to the parish scoring the greatest
number of points as determined by
the money value of the premiums
won, and to make the first premium
$125, the second S75, and the third
$50. This will give an opportunity
of sharing in the capital premium to
parishes which because of their dis
tance from the fair now find it diff
ficult to compete for the first pre-
MUM.
The four big days of the fair are
as follows: Thursday, October 4,
New Orleans day; Friday, October 5,
school day; Saturday, October 6, JEFF
ferson parish day; Sunday, October
T, Iberville parish day.
According to custom, Mayor Martin
Behrman will be invited to open the
fair on New Orleans day. Other dis
speakers who have been in
vited to make addresses on the sue
ceeding days include U. S. Senator
Robert F. Broussard, Congressman J.
Y. Sanders, Commissioner of Agricul- |
ture Harry D. Wilson, State Superin-
tendent of Education T. H. Harris,
and Hon. Leo H. Marrero, president
of the Jefferson Parish Fair.
Among the other entertainment
features booked for the fair are har-
ness and running races, baseball, foot
ball, band concerts, dancing, etc.
Another feature that will be of
great interest in this year of food
will be daily demonstra-
tions in the art of drying as we'll as
canning fruits and vegetables, which
will be conducted by an expert pro-
vided by the agricultural extension
department. of the federal govern
nent.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
State Of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen.
sion-Twenty- y-Seventh Judicial
District Court

Succession of Joseph E. Oubre
No. 832
WHEREAS, Mrs. Odille Bourgeois,
w widow of the late Joseph E.
Oubre, has made application to the
above named court for letters of adj
ministration in the above entitled and
numbered succession:
Public notice is hereby given TO all
whom it may concern to show cause if
any they have or can, within ten days
from the date hereof, why said petit
tion should not be granted.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said court at Donaldsonville, La, tcis
7th day of September, 1917.
JAS. S. BARMAN,
Clerk of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
NOTICE TO MORTGAGE
CREDITORS.
Office of City Tax Collector,
]

OHlce OF City lax collector,
Donaldsonville, La, Sept. 8. 1917.
IN CONFORMITY WITH Section 63 of Act
S5 of 1888, notice is hereby given to all
parties holding mortgages upon real estate
located in the city of Donaldsonvile OF
which taxes for the year 1915 have not been
paid. that | will begin the sale of the same ut
the courthouse door on SATURDAY, Or-
iTOBER 13. 1917, at II O'Clock a. m., and that
number of pieces of property so delinquent
are now being advertised in this newspaper,
in conformity with law, preparatory to such
sale. The attention of mortgage creditors is
especially called to these advertisements of
tax sales, and they are warned to take such
steps prior to the sale as may be necessary
to protect their rights.
ROBERT E. DILL
City Tax Collector.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
BIDS WANTED.

Highway Department of the Board of State
Engineers. Room 104, New Orleans
Court Building.
@EALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- the office of the Highway Department of
the Board of State Engineers, Room 1O4
New Orleans Court Building. New Orleans,
La, UP to IL o'clock noon. Monday, October
s, 1917, for the construction, with gravel. of
the BATON Rouge-New Orleans highway, As
eension parish. total distance of about
27.4S miles.
Information as to location, character of
work, extent and class of material. terms Of
payment, regulations governing manner OF
submittinR proposals and executing contract,
may, on application, be obtained at the of
Gee of the Highway Department.
DUNCAN BUIE.
State Highway Engineer.
FRANK NJ. KERR.
Chief State Engineer and President
Board of State Engineers.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

Capt. ]. w. Betz, one of the capable
and valued members of the river
transportation corps of the J. w
Thompson Gravel Company, enjoyed
visit to his family here the past
weekend, Capt. Betz is now in New
Orleans supervising extensive repairs
and improvements to his steamer, the
John F. May.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

Donaldsonville has a new resident,
and Uncle Sam a prospective soldier,
in the person of fine baby boy who
arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph N. Gisclard last Saturday
flight. We extend friend "Zip" and
his gracious wife our hearty con-
gratulations anent the increase in
their family circle, coupled with best
wishes for the health and happiness
of the little newcomer.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
IN MEMORIAM.
SEBASTIAN SANCHEZ
Hall of Olive Camp No. IS, w. o. W.
DonaldSonville La Sent LIZ 1al7

Donaldsonville, La, Sept. 10, 1917.
AGAIN are we called upon to pay homage
to the memory of one of our departed
brothers, Sovereign Sebastian Sanchez, who
answered the call of the Sovereign Com
mander of the Universe August 13, 1917.
Whereas. we, Sovereigns of the Wood
men of the World, desire to offer to the
memory of our departed brother last tri-
butte of our fraternal regard and affection :
therefore be it
Resolved, that the officers and members of
Olive Camp No. l8, Woodmen of the World
feel keenly the loss of this staunch old tim
er. ready and willing at all times to
lend helping hand to any cause for the bet
terment of Woodcraft, and that we do most
deeply sympathize with his immediate rela-
ii. es who are most heart-stricken at the loss
we have all sustained z
Be it further resolved, that these resou-
tions be spread upon the minutes of the
Camp. copy published in the newspaper of
the city, and copy forwarded to the family.
Respectfully,
c. A. OURSO.
FELIX SANCHEZ,
A. j. MELANCON,
Committee.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

An airplane passed over Greenburg,
La, one day last week, and the st.
Helena Echo says all the few darkies
left in that region took to the woods
in a panic, believing the country was
being raided by German flying ma
chimes.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

Miss Eliza Daigle returned last Sun
day from pleasant weeks stay with
relatives and friends at Belle Rose.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

Elihu Root says, "There are men
walking our streets who ought to be
taken out at sunrise and shot for
treason"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

Mrs. Clem. Estopinal, of New Orle-
ans, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Sid
ney Leblanc.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
Recapitula ton.

Number of men summoned 200
Failed to report %
Absentees unacccunted for-.- Is
subjects of Germany 2
Total number OF men examined 176
defcient---------- -.------.--- sd
Accepted and no claims fled AS
Exemption claims denied Is
Exemption claims granted 0 81
Exemption claims pending, g.
temporarily ---..--.---- l
Number of Men Certified.
Accepted and no claims fled As
Exemption claims denied d--- 13
Failed to report -.-----------,.---.--.-.--- 22
Total 80
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
Stomach Troubles
Since Childhood
PERUNA Made Me Well

Mr.. VIM. W. Everly. 1925 North
Hancock Street, Philadelphia, Pa,
writes:
Il have been troubled with stomach
disorders since childhood, but after
taking six bottles Of your Peruna, I
now enjoy the best of health. also
had eatarrta In the head, which prac.
tically has disappeared, thanks to
the Peruna Co. for their good work.
Those who sobiect to liquid n,sdi-
,eines can procure Psruna Tablets.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Donaldsonville, La, Sept. /, 1917
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ] am
applying for a parole. Dan BARNES.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

>CSVPeS0 es'1eA hSo = A10S''
Following is list of the men ac-
cepted who filed no claim for exemp-
ton or discharge:
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

L. B. Mattingly, local agent of the
Texas & Pacific Railway Company,
has requested the Chief to make the
announcement that after Sunday,
September %, the regular Sunday
New Orleans rate of one dollar for
the round trip will be discontinued,
and charge of one fare plus 10 cents
will yo into effect. This change is
made necessary because of the great
demands made upon the company for
cars to move the troops to the differ
ent training camps throughout the
country.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
Exemption Claims Denied.

Those physically qualified for mill
tary service whose claims for exemp-
ton or discharge were unfavorably
acted upon, or who failed to furnish
the necessary proof in substantiation
of their claims, are listed as folloWs: