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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
oFFIcIAI4 At WASHINGTON BE.
idEvE CAMPAIGN FONTS To
INEvITABLE RESULT
CASE MUST BE- CLEAR CUT ONE


Washington. Feb. s..-The United
States government has set itself 20
await what 10 regarded AZ the "in.
evitable" u.boat stroke that Will
bring war between America and Ger.
many.
oficiais today believe the blow will
fall very soon.
Tremendous activity OF German
submarines. including spectacular
and unwarned attacks on the British
steamers California and Eavestonc,
almost entirely removed any hope
that Germany would not carry out
her avowed intentions.
The California and Eaves,one were
sunk without warning. according to
preliminary reports filed with the
state department. The fact that no
Americans were killed on the Cali
fornia is attributed to chance rather
than any consideration Of the U boat
commander.
The situation is increasingly dell.
cate. with the nerves Of the entire
government on edge In anticipation OF
the seemingly impending crash.
Fresh weight was added to the
slender thread that holds the peace
between Germany and the United
States. when press reports late today
brought word OF killing OF an Am
erlcan negro. George Washington.
when the British steamer Turino was
sunk by a Tentonic torpedo.
In this case. however. ofiicials per-
sistentiy returned to their oft-stated
caution: IT'S another case where we
must await official word. We must
have Official facts. we must know the
character OF the Turino; we must
have all details"
The imperial governments action
In holding American Ambassador Ger.
ard and other Americans In Berlin.
pending assurance OF safe conduct for
Bernstorfr, has created n very bad
impression here. 'H
In View Of this evidence OF Ger
manys spirit. some officials believe
President Wilson. when all the facts
are In. will feel he has been con-
vlnced Of aermany's Intentions to 40
forward with what he has termed
her ruthless naval program" and
that he VIII act accordingly.
A strong conviction still holds,
however sthat Germany's violation,
when II does come, must be q clear
cut case, direct beyond doubt at the
Foundation principles" OF this gov
ernment. before President Wilson
Will take the extreme steps. y
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
AGENTS ARE
BUSY IN mexico

Ell Pas0, Feb. S.--.Activities v OF
German agents at Juarez, Chihuahua
City and other interior cities OF Mex
leo today are drawing the attention
Of United States secret service men
working under the direction OF army
authorities. It is feared the German
agents are planning u foment and
finance raids by bands Of unorgan-
lied bandits upon United States ter
ritory In case. Of q declaration OF war
by Germany, in order to make neces-
sary the retention Of q large number
Of troops along the border for pro-
lection and to seriously embarrass re-
lations between this government and
Mexico.
That certain definite plans for
such raids have already been per-
fected was the unofiicial statement
made by one secret service man now
working at Juarez.
In many of the interior towns Of
Mexico, the Germans are strongly en-
trenched commercially. At the Mex-
lean consulate here. 1t was stated 4
that the oil fields Of Tampico, on the
east coast. are under heavy guard TO
prevent destruction OF the wells. The
fields are source Of supply OF oil
for the English fleet and bring q
large revenue to the Mexican gov
ernment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
CRISIS BROUGHT NEAR BY SINKING OF
. CALIFORNIA AND BY GERARD incident

Washington. Feb. S.---,A crisis In
the present strained situation be-
tween the United States and Ger
many appeared to be drawing nearer
today.
Two factors, at least. contributed
to the feeling In official circles, that
the break In diplomatic relations
now existing may quickly develop
an even more serious phase.
First, was the official version Of
the torpedoing of the British liner
California, carrying 200 passengers
and crew--including many women
and children. X
Second, United Press advices that
Germany, contrary to all interna-
tional diplomatic usage. was with
holding issuance OF passports to Ans
erican Ambassador Gerard and Am,
erican citizens, pending information
from Washington as to Americas
granting OF q safe conduct to Ger
man Ambassador Bernstorif. as well
as to Washington's Interpretations OF
the Prussian treaties,
The fact that the zone American
aboard the California, John A. Lee,
of Montgomery, Ala, mentioned as
such In cable from Consul Frost at
Queenstown, was saved, may prove
the slender thread by which Presi-
dent Wilson will hold TO the exist
ing tacit peace with Germany,
There were some officials. however.
who admittedly feared this thread
would not hold. They cited Ameri-
cas- frequent warnings that Ameri-
can lives must not "be placed In
jeopardy" by Germany's unlawful
submarine warfare, IN
Complete establishment was express
sed In ofiicial circles, coupled with
indignation over Germany's with
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
the World


= London. Feb. 8.---The British !
= steamer vedamore has been :
= sunk. Her crew has been landed. !
= The vedamore Is the largest =
= ship reported sunk today. With
= the sinking OF the two ships re- =
= ported tonight. the days toll \
= was seven ships. with total ton
= mage OF 1918.
= The total number OF vessels 4
= reported since February I as
= victims OF German submarines =
= Is now 80. The total Of tonnage =
= represented In these merchant 4
= ships 10 1871.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
GERMANY INFORMED
OF AMERICAN ACTION

Washington. Feb, S,--The state do,
partmcnt has informed Germany OF
this governments official statement,
concerning German ships In American
ports---that the United States Is not
se'slng them, and also that safe con-
duct has been granted Bcrnstorf,
This action was taken to remove
any doubts III Germany regarding the
treatment Of Count BernstorT and
German. ,ships and thus to, ,expsdits
departure OF Ambassador Gerard and
americans now In Germany.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08

can ships and American travellers re-
fusing to take passage on belligerent
vessels, there was small likelihood OF
an American life being endangered.
II was declared.
Should American ships decide to
arm defensively, as the government
has ruled they may, more serious de-
velopments may come very soon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
AUSTRIA HOLDING FORM
IN NEW U-BOAT POLICY

Washington. Feb. S.-Austria thus
far has failed to give any indications
that she will relax her endorsement
OF Germany's U boat war, It was Of
ficially stated today. Insofar as au-
thorities win reveal, negotiations are
still under way to have her modify
her position and thus avoid break.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08

= Berlin, Feb. s.--Onicial mo- \
= tification Of safe conduct for :
= Ambassador Won BernstorfY hay-
= ing been received, 1t was an !
= nounced that Ambassador Ger 4
= ards passports are availabls I
= Thursday or thereafter when I
= ever he desires to leave. 4
= The German government. It !
= was stated tonight. b making 4
= ail possible arranements to IA
= cilitate Gerard's departure. 4
= He will have . special train 4
= 10 the Swiss border for his stan 4
\ then viii Be iven . military 4
= guard. \
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08
NO "FI.ASHING OF BAYONETs"
BY THE UNITED STATES

Washington. FeIh 3 There will be
no more Flashing Of bayonets" as
far as the United states Is concerned,
for thegwar department has had all
bayonets 'blued," 80 al not to at.
tract tho attention OF the enemy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-08

Washington. Feb. s.--Ambassa-
dor Page formally notified the state
department today he had turned over
German interests In England to
Switzerland.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Property Owners Invited to Appear
Before Board of State Affairs.

The Board of State Affairs will
hold public hearings, at its office in
Baton Rouge, for the purpose of de-
ter1nining the actual cash value Of all
classes of property in the state. The
hearings on the various classes OF
property will be held on the days and
dates set out below. All persons In
terested are invited to be present and
to participate in these hearings.
|. Wednesday and Thursday, June 6
and oil, gas, sulphur and salt.
Friday, June 8 Traction COM
panies, electric light, water and ice
plants.
Monday, June 11-Cypress and
hardwood timber, lumber, sawmill
plants, etc.
Tuesday, June 12-Pine timber,
lumber, sawmill plants, etc.
Wednesday and Thursday, June Is
and 14-Agricultural lands.
Friday, June 15-City and town
property, including suburban lands.
Monday and Tuesday, June 18 and
19-Merchandise, stocks, credits, cot
ton and sugar factors and brokers.
Wednesday, June 20-All indus
trial and manufacturing plants not in
Guided above.
Thursday, June 21-Miscellaneous
property.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
Crops Being Harvested.

The Irish potato, onion and garlic
crops are being harvested. The yield
is very good and the quality all that
could be desired. The old crops OF
potatoes and onions, which have com
manded fabulous prices during past
months, are being displaced by the
new crops, and the prices brought by
the latter, while much less than the
recent prices of the old crops, are very
high and far in excess of the prices
brought in past years. Potatoes are
selling at the rate of about $6 pei
barrel, while onions bring from s4.5o
to SIS per barrel, with the demand
greater than the supply. These
prices are very profitable and exceed
ingly satisfactory to the producers.
with the advent upon the market OF
the new crop of garlic, the price OF
this product has dropped to nothing
so low in fact that unless the garlic
is of exceptional quality and properly
matured it does not pay the farmer
to gather and market the crop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
united under the most strange and
startling circumstances.
'fBabette. I"

DaDGGIG.
The Friday attraction at the Grand
will be the fve-reel Vitagraph Blue
Ribbon feature, "Babette," with Marc
MaeDermott and Peggy Hyland in the
leading roles. This is a thoroughly
entertaining photoplay and distinctly
worth while. In it has been visual
lied a charming tale that is given
added power to please and satisfy by
the work and personality of the play
ers and the manner in which the film
was produced. The author has writ
ten story that is quite different, y
and the director has staged the play
in a manner that accentuates its
good points.
Set in the romantic province of
Normandy and the Quarter Latin of
Paris, "Babette" is primarily. love
story, but not "mushily' so. 1t tells
of youth who, by instinct gentle
man. in soul an artist, is by choice a
clever thief; and who is finally mould
ed into the man he should always
nave been by the pure, wholesome
love of the young daughter of the
keeper of "comic opera" jail. To
the main motif there have been added
seasonings of humor, pathos, ex-
patiated crime and other factors that
go into the making of an exception
ally interesting and meritorious
photoplay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
"The Cost of Hatred"

Theodore Roberts has the dominat-
ing role in 1.-THE Cost of Hatred, .
which the Grand announces as its
Wednesday offering. 1t is serious
story, revelatory of the workings of
the mind of strong man deeply
wronged, of his violent hatred, his
continual nursing of grudge which
passing years leave unmitigated. In
the portrayal of role of this kind
Mr.. Roberts stands second to no
player on the screen There is a
tragic note running through the
story. The denouement is impress
i've. The daughter of the man exlled
in Mexico has eloped with the son OF
the man who had injured her father.
The father has caught up with the
pair just after they have been mar
ried. He begs his daughter to return
to him, informing her of the tragedy
that had entered his life, of the fact
that her father-in-law had seduced
her mother. The daughters retort
that probably her mother had dis
covered in the father the same
brutal qualities she had likewise OBJ
served was a defense of the mother
and a condemnation of the father
that could not help sinking into the
mind of the now pleading parent-a
man who had been finding IN his
Bible what he deemed justification for
visiting upon the child the sins OF the
father.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
"The Masaue of Life "

THE Masque Of Life" a seven-reel
scenic novelty that has startled two
continents, is among the forthcoming
attractions at the Gem, being booked
for Sunday and Monday, June 10 and
II. The production is described as
"the greatest of all screen thrills" ;"
and is replete with hair-raising scenes
and dramatic situations. A synopsis
of the plot is as follows:
The prince of the realm has fallen
in love with Evelyn, circus girl, and
plans to elope with her, but is pre-
vented by the sudden death of the
king, which necessitates the princes
accession to the throne. Later he is
told that Evelyn and their child have
been drowned, and he marries wo-
man of royal blood Evelyn becomes
wanderer and finally joins travel
ing circus. Through all the hardships
she subsequently endures, Pete, a
trained chimpanzee, is her devoted
friend. One day Pete, realizing that
Evelyn is mourning for her child who
has died, determines to secure one
for her. So he climbs over the palace
wall, snatches the kings baby from
the royal crib and runs with it to the
top Of a 360-foot chimney. Evelyn
decides to save the kings heir. Reach
ing the top of the chimney, she tears
the baby from Pete's grasp and hurls
the monkey to his death. Later, dur
ing spectacular performance for the
king, in which Evelyn is to appear,
the circus catches fire. In the panic
that ensues the queen dies of shock.
In the end the king gives up his crown
and weds the girl who has been so
faithful and devoted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
REGISTRATION NOTICE

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to
all whom it may concern, that in
pursuance of the provision of the act
of the congress Of the United States,
approved on May 18, 1917, and of
the proclamation of the president of
the United States issued in conform
ity to said act, Offices for the registra-
ton of all male persons between the
ages Of 21 and 80 years inclusive,
domiciled in the parish of Ascension,
except officers, enlisted men of the
regular army, the navy and the ma
tional guard and naval militia while
in the service, will be opened on
TUESDAY,, JUNE 5, 1917, from
o'clock a. m. to 9 o'clock p. M, and
will be located at the following
places:
First Ward.
First precinct-Sylvere Landry's
cooper shop.
Second precinct-Ascension store.
Third precinct-Mrs. A. G. Dugas'
store.
Second Ward.
Dennis Cassard's store.
Third Ward.
First precinct-Courthou
Second precinct-Lemann's stable.
Fourth Ward.
Office Picayune sawnill.
Fifth Ward.
First precinct-Houmas store.
Second precinct. w. Armitage's
warehouse.
Sixth Ward.
First precinct-J. C. Kloss store.
secone; precinct-Pieard & Gels
mar store
Seventh Ward.
First precinct Clay Lanoux's
shop.
Second precinct-E. E. Ferguson's
store.
Third precinct-Maccabee's hall.
Eighth Ward
First precinct-Richard Landry
blacksmith shop.
Second precinct Ruby Dixon's
store.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff. Parish of Ascension
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
Her Fathers Keeper"

as there any reason why woman
should not use her brains if she has
any?" Such is the question Irene
Howley, as the daughter of a finan-
cier, asks her father in the Triangle
photoplay, "Her Fathers Keeper"
which will be shown at the Gem to-
day.
In a fervid argument with her
father, who refuses to let her enter
upon business career, the girl de-
picts woman's place through the ages.
The following word description is
pietgrized as she sIe6ankissh I6nish got pau
start in the stone age, just because
European peasants look upon woman
as beast of burden, just because the
Indian used woman as his slave, just
because the modern woman cooks
mans dinner and bears him children,
is there any reason why she should
continue to submit to his selfishness
and will? | have brains, and | intend
to use them"
Her father has no sympathy with
her feminist views and declares he
will never speak to her again if she
leaves her home to enter business
office. Soon after this scene the girl
disappears. Her father places a
detective on her trail, but she is not
discovered until one morning he
summons his new private secretary
and finds that his daughter has Sc
cured the position through bribing
the former secretary to quit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
CADETS HIKE AND SHOOT.
High School Boys Enjoy Forenoon's
Outing at ST. Elmo.

The hike made to St. Elmo last
Saturday morning, and the target
practice behind the levee followed by
bathing in a water hole on the bat
ture, were much enjoyed by the thir-
ty cadets of the high school COM
pany who were fortunate enough to
participate.
AS this was their first experience
in the use of the rifle as a firearm,
no good scores could be expected.
However, the target, which was plac-
ed at a range of 200 yards (more
than two city blocks), was fairly well
peppered during the course of the
practice, and one real bullseye was
made by a young cadet. The next
practice will undoubtedly show i'm
proved scores.
Application has been made by the
principal to the chief of ordnance at
Washington for number of regula-
ton paper targets, which when they
arrive will greatly facilitate practice,
especially in the summing up of
scores. Blank cartridges were also
included in the application in order
that the cadets may be able to take
part in ceremonial occasions by firing
salutes.
The next hike will be made to Gus
J. Labarre's place on Grand Bayou
Friday, June 8. The cadets will leave
/ Donaldsonville at o'clock in the
morning, and accompanied by 9
wagon for the transportation Of bed
ding and provisions, will reach Mr.
4 Labarre's hospitabfe home before
midday. Target practice will be en-,
gagged in during parts of both Friday
and Saturday, while the remainder OF
the two days will be divided between
4 fishing, squirrel hunting, and bathing
All cadets taking part in this ane
subsequent hikes must first pledgt
4 themselves to observe the following
rules:
/. No smoking by any cadet undel
H 16 wears of age will be permitted.
2. No curse words or vulgar Ian
euage of whatever nature shall bs
used by any one.
2. No firearm or ammunition ex
cent such as may be authorized b.
1 the con1mandant shall be carried b.
any cadet.
i. All orders or instructions of th'
commandant shall be unquestlonlng
| " and implicitly obeyed.
5. Every cadet shall conduct him
self as a gentleman and man Q
honor both in his relations with M
companions and with every one whom
he may meet.
6. The infrAtion Of any of tn
foregoing rul shall subject the OF
fender to the ayment of cash fin
or inhibition from participating y
any subsequen9 hike, as the com
mandants IN nj asseretion may tie
IxsiIi -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
Approaching x. of C. Initiation.

Ascension Council No. 1887, K. of
c., is making preparation for its
sixth grand initiation of class of
candidates into the beautiful mys-
teries of the order. Invitations have
been sent to all of the adjoining
councils of the order to participate
in the ceremonies Of the initiation
and to send any candidate which they
might have to join the class to be put
through on the occasion. Assurances
Of assistance and cooperation have
already been received from several
councils, which will also bring can
didates for the initiation. The ar
rangements for the event are in
charge Of several committees, the
members of which are giving proper
attention to the work assigned to
their respective departments. The
date selected for the initiation is Sun
day, June II, and large number of
Knights with their wives, daughters
and lady friends are expected here
for the occasion. Those who remem-
Der the unqualified success, from
every point of view, which has attend
ed the limitations conducted by As
cension Council in the past, look for
ward to the approaching event with
most pleasurabie anticipation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
"Is ANY Girl Safe ?"

The powerful photoplay, as Any
Girl Safe?", which has been attract
ing capacity audiences at leading
picture theatres throughout the state,
will be exhibited at the Gem We'd
nesday, June g. Every man and wo-
man should make it their duty to
witness this remarkable production.
In commenting on the picture, which
was shown at the Empire Theatre In
New Orleans this week, the Times
Picayune of Monday said:
"rhe large audiences that fought
their way into the Empire Theatre
last night to witness the first presen-
tation south of the sensational mo-
ton picture, Is Any Girl Safer were
thrilled. It is a most impressive pro-
duction, and just as it is advertised,
fearless arraignment OF mons
trous evil The picture conveys a
great lesson, and in addition, 1t is
perfect in an artistic sense. Iushe
Botwin is a true type Of the utterly
immoral and vicious SLAYER Of women,
and 'Peddler SAM, known as the
swickedest man in New York who
acts as a go-between for Botwln, Is
equally impervious to an appeal along
moral lines. They display rare knowl-
edge of human nature IN allurlng
GIRLS. 1t was estimated that in New
York there had been 10000 entlced
into evil life, 5000 Of which were
from the sehool-roon.
Lieutenant Costigan, head OF the
New York vice squad, praises the pro,
duction and vouches for the facts and
emphatieally says the incidents shown
in the picture are not exaggerated,
but are true
rs Any Girl Safe 2" was shown at
the Maxine Elliott Theatre in New
York city for ST. The prices OF ad-
mission at the Gem viii be only lo
and l5 cents.