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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION.
Vacancy at ST. Patrick Caused by En-
listment of Former Appointee.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation to be held at Donaldson
vile January -, 1917 ginning at
10 a. m. to fill the position of rural
carrier at Saint Patrick, and yacan-
cies that may later occur on rural
routes from other postoffices in ST.
James parish. The examination will
be open only to male citizens who are
actually doniciled in the territory of
a postoffice in the parish and who
meet the>other requirements set forth
in Form No. 1877. This form and
application blanks may be obtained
from the offices mentioned above, or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington, D. G.
Applications should be forwarded to
the Commission at Washington at the
earliest practicable date.
The vacancy for which this ex-
animation is announced is caused by
the enlistment of the carrier former
ly employed on the route. Upon his
honorable discharge from the military
service Of the government he will be
entitled to reinstatement to his for
mer position as carrier on this route IN
accordance with the statute approved
July %, 1916, which is as follows:
"Any postal employee who has en-
tered the military service of the Uni
ted States or who shall hereafter en-
ter it shall, upon being honorably dis
charged therefrom, be permitted to
resume his position in the postal de-
partment which he left to enter such
service"
However, any person appointed to
this position may, in the discretion of
the Postoffice Department, be assign
ed to other parts of the postal service;
or transferred to other branches of
the classified service for which he is
eligible.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"Sirens of the Sea"

As its Christmas attraction the Gem
will present "Sirens of the Sea-" a
magnificent six-reel photoplay which
has been fttingly described as ''the
most ravishing dream of female love-
liness ever seen" 1t features Louise
Lovely, Carmel Myers, Jack Mulhall,
and Sidney Dean, and is replete with
graceful bathing girls, joyous fairies
and beautiful sea nymphs. A short
synopsis of the story is as follows:
A baby girl, cast up by the sea in a
fisherman's net, is adopted by a
wealthy family. Eighteen years
elapse and the child appears as the
young debutante at birthday party.
While on an errand she is followed
by an impetuous lover, and to avoid
him throws herself from a cliff. Ihe
balance of the story pictures dream
one of the guests has while out in a
boat searching for the girl, in which
witches, spirits and sirens dance and
plot on the beach at night. Many
pretty dances are introduced and the
fairy story is well done. The fairies
are driven away at break of day and
the young man wakes up, finds his
sweetheart on reef and takes her
home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
RED CROSS SEALS ON SALE.
Holiday Stickers Provide Fund for
Anti-Tuberculosis Fight.

Red Cross Christmas seals are sold
to fight tuberculosis. They have a
uniform price of one cent each.
Since 1908, when the American Red
Cross first issued seals, the number of
it's workers selling seals and the num-
Der of purchasers has multiplied each
year, until last year record sale Of
1O4, 100000 seals was reached, yield
ing more than $1,000,000 for anti
tuberculosis work.
For this fall alone an issue of over
400, 100000 seals has been printed,
as many as were sold in the nine pre-
vious years. During those years the
public was but gradually coming to
realize the value Of the campaign
against tuberculosis. With the en-
trance of the United States into the
war, reports have been received from
Europe showing tuberculosis to be
serious obstacle to victory. In France
10000 soldiers have been invalided
back from the trenches with tuber-
culosis, and the number of cases
among the civilian population has in
creased immensely with the war.
tuberculosis has likewise fallen
heavily on the other nations at war.
In time of peace "chief among the
causes of poverty" and ''the disease
that kills most" tuberculosis in time
of war is doubly dangerous. The anti
tuberculosis associations in all the
states now need increased funds for
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

work both among soldiers and pros
pective recruits, teaching them how
to avoid tuberculosis, and among
those who remain in the factories,
fields, mines, schools and homes.
The control of tuberculosis is one
of the most important ways to con-
serve the strength Of the nation in
the supreme test oil this war. Every
one who sells or buys Red Cross
Christmas seals is given an opportu-
nifty to 'sdo his bit' in way that
counts. It is a q triotic service.
The Red Cross-aal sale is an edu-
cational caEspais no less than Q
means of raising money Everyone
who takes part in it helps to teach
health as well as. to support health
work, and success gives double satls-
faction.
In whatever state seals are sold, at
least ninety per cent of the proceeds
is used for anti-tuberculosis work
there. Not over ten per cent is paid
to the American Red Cross and the
National Association for the Study
and Prevention of Tuberculosis to
meet their expenses in supplying seals,
advertising matter and service and
for the support of their work.
The sale of these little messages of
Christmas cheer in Donaldsonville and
vicinity is being handled by the local
Red Cross branch. Members of the
organization are making an active eff
fort to dispose Of large number of
the seals, and they should have the
encouragement and cooperation OF
all patriotic persons. Every letter,
every Christmas package, every par
eel of any kind sent out during the
holiday season, whether through the
mails or otherwise, should bear one or
more of the artistic stamps.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"Mother o. Mine -


The Motion Picture News, a leading
photoplay magazine, printed IN a re-
cent issue the following review OF
Mother O. Nine" which is to be
shown at the Gem Sunday, Dec. 30:
Mother o Nine is the story of
mother, told in a simple, homely way
with a real, old-fashioned mother,
seventy-two years young, portraylng
the title role. 1t is one of those
photodramas that stirs our very souls
because it tells the story of the home
ly things Of life. There is human
appeal, heart interest that strikes
home. It is one that will appeal to
man, woman and child, to all classes,
to all creeds. There is no spectacle
attempted-the true to-life, everyday
story of a mother and son is told in
straight onward, unpretentious man
ner, without prejudice. The char
acter most dear to us all is there. In
Ruby La Fayette, who presents the
part of the mother, you will find an
exemplifcation Of your mother-your
mother as you like to remember her.
Rupert Julian and Ruth Clifford
are featured, but upon Ruby La
Fayette the eyes of the audience Will
be fixed. Without makeup without
acting this old lady carries the
mother part without affectatlon. Mr..
Julian directed the production. he
has given it some very human touches.
Elliott J. Clawson wrote the story
He gave to his characters just enough
to do and no more. He mas mace
them do the natural thing. HIS story
is as homely and as life-like as the
title suggests.
"Mr. Julian in the role Of the son
gives a good exhibition. When ne
denies his old mother it is only IN
words-his heart is with her, as ne.
proves. The incident was we'll con-
ceived by the author and well staged
by the actor-director. 1t is strong
anti-climax-one that impresses. Al
ter the incident has passed and the son
sees his duty, we like him the more
for it. Instead Of lowering tho CHAR
acter of the son in his audiences es-
timation, Mr.. Julian lifts 1t and we
admire the son for having. overcome
a strong temptation and for haVlng
defed his friends and the world TO
come between him and his mother.
E. A. Warren and Elsie Jane Wilson
carry the comedy element with hon
ors. Mr.. Warren reminds one OF a
Beban. He can put over the char.
acter stuff. The exterior scenes OF
suburban life disclosed some pretty
Shots The lighting effects register
good percentage Mother o Nine
need not hesitate to show before any
audience. All will feel its human
touch" -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
NUMBER 81.
BANK EXAMINER MAILS CANARD
Rumor as to Conhscation of Bank
Deposits Officially Denied.

The rumor that the federal govern
ment will confiscate all bank deposits
is only another form of German pro-
paganda being circulated for the pur-
pose of spreading suspicion and dis
content among the people, and is with
out any basis of fact according to
the following open letter to Louisi-
ana banks, just issued by State Bank
Examiner Robert N. Sims and ap-
proved by Governor Pleasant:
New Orleans, La, Dec. II, 1917.
"Gentlemen:-I am informed, from
many sources, that a rumor has been
industriously circulated throughout
this state to the effect that our gov
ernment is going to confiscate the
money on deposit in our banks.
''Our government never has and
never will do such thing.
''The rumor is a malicious false
hood which | believe has been circu-
lated by our German enemies for the
purpose of trying to cripple our banks
and our business, and to spread sus-
picion and discomfort among our peo-
pie. 1t is in keeping with the other
iniquities of the German government,
which has violated every known law
of decency and right.
Circulation of this unfounded
rumor constitutes violation of both
federal and state law, in that it is a
slander of the government, and those
who circulate it should be reported
for prosecution.
''The Department of Justice of the
United States has asked that / request
you to demand of each one who may
mention this rumor to you the source
of his information and the name of his
informer, and that you transmit all
information of value which you may
secure to the United States Depart
ment of Justice at New Orleans.
''This letter is written to put you
in possession of an official denial of
this vile SANDER upon our government,
and you are authorized to use it free
" in refuting the falsehood.
9'Our banks are strong and finan-
cially. sound, and there is no safer
place for all the people to deposit
their money. Respectively,
''R. N. SIMS,
Examiner of State Banks"
Approved: r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor and Chairman State Coun-
Gil of Defense"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"M;ss II, 6. A :"

A patriotic story with blending of
heart interest, comedy and genuine
enthusiasm. linked together with an
artistic characterization by June Ca
price, makes a sure winner of Miss
U. S. A." which the Grand announces
as its Friday offering. There is not a
draggy moment in the entire produc-
ton, and furthermore it contains
thrills in abundance. The patriotic
appeal is not overdone, nor does it
become tiresome, but has been woven
INTO the story in such a way that will
lead the audience to the highest point
OF enthusiasm. In this production
June Caprice reaches an epoch in her
career, her deiineation of the leading
role being undoubtedly the very best
work she has ever done.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
REDUCTION OF LEvEE TAX.
Commissioner Beraud Behind Move.
ment to Decrease Levy.

The following editorial from the
Thibodaux Commercial-J ournal OF
Dec. Is will be Of interest to those
of our readers residing within the
Lafourche basin levee district:
"a movement toward the reduction
of the district levee tax has been in
augurated by Commissioner w. D.
Beraud of the Lafourche levee board.
Mr.. Beraud has been approached by
a number of citizens to look into the
matter and he has gone into it with
vim and determination the like OF
which is not always witnessed here
abouts. Mr.. Beraud realizes the
changing of assessments may give the
boards more funds than are absolute
ly necessary, and if there is any way
in which the reduction in the rate Of
the tax can be accomplished, without
an act of the legislature, he means to
find it, and exert his every effort and
influence to bring it about for the
benefit of the taxpayers of his district.
In view of the fact that it is matter
in which both districts are interested
he has appealed to the proper source
for information and the best way to
proceed. Personally he is anxious to
bring about this reform, if it will not
cripple the boards work of protection
against inundation, and he wants the
tax to be equitably distributed over
the district, so no one parish Will be
called upon to contribute more IN
proportion than any other. II the
parishes are all assessed on the same
basis, and on the same actual valua-
tions, no great difficulty need be pre-
sented, but if there are differences
in valuations and assessments some
inconvenience may be experienced
He is, however, going over the grounc
thoroughly and proposes securing the
relief, if it can be secured, even II NJ
has to appeal to the general assembly
himself to secure the relief from that
authority at it's next session. We ar'
sure the people will appreciate his eff
forts in their behalf.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
OUR NEIGHBoRs IN BELLE ROSE
Tell News of Interest to The Chief
Readers.

Belle Rose is not far away. All
that happens there is of interest to US
here. Read what this Belle Rose resi-
dent says about Doan's Kidney Pills,
and profit by his experience. Dom
aldsonville readers cannot ask for
more convincing testimony.
D. s. Leblanc, justice of the peace,
Belle Rose. La, says: II was in bad
way with kidney trouble. Sometimes
the kidney secretions were unnatural
and irregular in passage. My back
was stiff and painful and | had dizzy
spells. There was uric acid in my
system, and my left arm became so
stiff [ couldn't move it. | used many
different medicines but got no benefit.
Doan's Kidney Pills, however, helped
me from the first. They strength
ened my kidneys and the rheumatic
pains in my arms and shoulders grad
ually left. / have been well now for
long time, although | occasionally
take box of Doan's Kidney Pills as
a preventive"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Leblanc had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.-(Adv,)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Shreveport, Edwin Sanger of Dallas.
Mrs, Freund was strikingly hand
some in a gown of black satin and
jet with jet train. Silver cloth and
Jet made the bodice. A corsage bou-
Quet of American Beauty roses and
violets was worn.
Mrs. Herman Loeb's gown was of
black velvet and jet. A corsage of
violets and valley lilies were the
flowers used with this elegant cos
tune.
For travelling the bride wore
beautiful blue coat suit with Alaskan
seal trimmings and collar, and her
corsage was of orchids.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"The Call of the East"

A tale of love and hate, a story
that holds and moves, is told in THE
Call of the East" which the Grand
will show Monday AS Arai Takada,
Sessue Hayakawa is seen at his best.
The role fits him like a glove. Jack
Holt is Alan Hepburn, the unconven-
tional American who lures O'Mitsu
from her home. Tsuru Aoki is
O'Mitsu, in love with Hepburn. Mar
garet Loomis is Sheila Hepburn, the
daughter of a Japanese mother and
an American father who, when girl
grown, returns to Japan and feels the
"call of the east" when she mixes with
the people of her mother. The pro-
duction has been finely directed:
Convincing Japanese interiors and
picturesque backgrounds are fea-
ture of the settings. a
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XLVII.
Neu,s of the
Photoplays.
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Sunday-Emily Stevens in "Out,
witted," and Lonesome Luke COM
edy, "The Flirt."
Monday - Sessue Hayakawa in
The Cali of the East" Ford Weekly,
and a two-reel comedy.
Tuesday-George Walsh in Melt
ing Millions" and Fox comedy, "The
Film Spoilers" Special Christmas
matinee at 2 p. m.
ednesday-William Russell in
Sands of Sacrifice" and a two-reei
comedy.
Thursday-Madge Evans in .'The
Volunteer" and two-reel comedy.
Friday-June Caprice in Miss U.
S. A" Specially arranged music by
Claiborne Williams orchestra.
Saturday-Episode of ''The Fight
ing Trail" Charlie Chaplin in "The
Vagabond," Pathe News, and scenes
of the great Halifax disaster, the most
terrible catastrophe of recent years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"The Volunteer"

Did you ever see eight stars in one
picture? Such brilliant galaxy Of
histrionic luminaries may be viewed
at the Grand next Thursday, when
"The Volunteer" will be shown.
Madge Evans and Henry Hull play
the leading roles, and are assisted by
Kitty Gordon. Ethel Clayton, June
Elvidge, Evelyn Greeley, Montagu
Love and Carlyle Blackwell. ''The
Volunteer" will appeal to everyone:
1t will stimulate recruiting and will
make you proud to be a citizen Of the
Wand Of the free"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Sands Of Sacrifice.

Sands of Sacrifice" which comes
to the Grand Wednesday, has plenty
of action, well-sustained interest, and
situations which afford the star an
opportunity to display his athletic at
tainments. The scenes are laid prin-
cipally in mountain hunting lodges
and the barren, sunbaked wastes of
the desert, and are notably realistic
and effective. There is good fight in
the picture, in which William Russell,
with his back to the wall and single
handed, valiantly encounters four
opponents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"a Phantom Husband"

That truth is often stranger than
fiction is conclusively proved in "a
Phantom Husband" an unusually en-
tertaining Triangle play in which
Ruth Stonehouse will appear at the
Gem Sunday.
A lonely little country girl, sighted
and snubbed by the other boys and
girls Of the small town, reaches the
climax of her heart-aches when St.
Valentine forgets to send her single
token of affection. In desperation, she
starts a mad love affair with herself,
writing passionate volumes which a
city cousin posts back to her.
One lie leads to another, and soon
she has told the five-o'clock gather
ing at the postoffice that, she is to be
married. How she goes to the city in
search of the mythical fance, falls
into the clutches of an evil elairoyant,
and returns home a widow furnish
entertaining episodes which make
everybody happy when the ''Phantom
Husband" finally materializes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"Outwitted."

As its feature attraction for Sun
day the Grand will offer "Outwitted, "
an intensely interesting story with
plenty of punches. 1t is an unusual
picture and is presented in master
full manner by an excellent cast, head
ed by the noted emotional actress,
Emily Stevens. Mystery, heart in
terest, intelligent acting and capable
direction are combined into an enter
tainment of value.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Stomach Troubles and Constipation.

Those who are afflicted with
stomach trouble and constipation
should read the following: Il have
never found anything so good for
stomach trouble and constipation as
Chamberlain's Tablets. have used
them off and on now for the past
two years. They not only regulate
the action of the bowels, but stimu-
late the liver and keep ones body IN
healthy condition" writes Mrs.
Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. Y
(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
"Meltinp Millions.

In. Melting Millions" which will
be the Christmas attraction at the
Grand, George Walsh ''sees'' Douglas
Fairbanks speed record and en-
deavors to go him one better. He
also attempts to outdo the sprightly
"Doug's" list of athletic feats, and
succeeds in proving that he is gifted
with prowess of no mean order when
it comes to leaping over high walls,
climbing the sides of building, and
expertly bowling over villains. The
other details of the play, such as
story, acting and production, have
been looked after with care.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Show your patriotism and love of
country by helping to keep the sol
diers' families safe from the dread
scourge of tuberculosis. Buy Red
Cross Christmas seals to provide care
for consumptives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Coming Attractions at the Gem.

Sunday-Ruth Stonehouse in "a
Phantom Husband" and comedies.
Christmas-Louise Lovely and Car
mel Myers in 'Sirens Of the Sea, land
a comedy.
Sunday, Dec. 80" Mother o.
Nine" and comedy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Don't be a Stacker in the fight
against the great white plague. Buy
Red Cross Christmas seals and do
your bit to help conquer this fearful
scourge,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Every Red Cross Christmas seal is
bullet in the battle against tuber-
culosis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
His Point of View Was Good, at That.

kHRa UE1ft oK EEW " as SUONa' at atRAI'
Paul Gary, of Anderson, Indiana,
is all American, with the exception of
a glass eye. The substitute optic is
alien. Gary tried to enlist in the U.
S. Marine Corps at Louisville, KY,
but was rejected when his infrmity
was discovered. Didn't you know
that the loss of an eye would prevent
your enlisting?" asked the recruiting
sergeant. Il thought it might" ex-
planned Gary, 'but this glass blinker
is the only part of me that was made
in Germany, and | want to take it
back" He was advised to mail it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

For results Advertise in the Chief.
Telephone 81.
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Let The Chief do your printing
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Syllabus.

"When the record in suit involTI-
ing only the question of constitution.
ality of a statute, under authority OF
which one of the parties to the suit
was appointed to public office, dis
closes that there is no salary nor
emolument attached to the office in
contest, and the district court has de-
creed that the statute is constitution
al, the supreme court has not jurisdlc-
ton of the case. Neither does the
Importance Of the Office in contest nor
the amount of funds to be admins
tered affect the question Of jurlsdlc-
ton.
sAct No. 10 of 1912, page 25, per
mits but does not compel the supreme
court to transfer case to the court
of appeal, instead of dismissing the
appeal, when it appears that this
court is without jurisdiction, even
though the court should be of opinion
that the court of appeal has jurisdlc
ton Of the case. y