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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
Bal Masque Brilliant Event.

The bal masque given at the Elks'
Club last night was attended by up
wards of forty couples, and is pro-
nounced to have been most attract
i've and delightful affair." Many guests
from out of town points participated
in the pleasant function, and numer-
Gus handsome and original costumes
were worn Claiborne Williams or
chestra furnished music for the dane
ing, which was kept up until late
hour. Tempting refreshments were
served throughout the evening. In
point of brilliancy of ensemble and
degree of enjoyment derived by the
participants, the affair was one of the
most notable and successful of the
many elegant social functions given
at the Elks' home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
Carl Conrad and his son AdoIn

Carl Conrad and his son, Adolph,
Of st. Louis, were distinguished Wis
itors to Donaldsonville last week, the
guests Of sidonius Goette, president
and manager of the Donaldsonville
Ice Company. Mr.. Conrad is one of
the chief factors in the manufacture
and distribution of the famous An
heuser-Busch beers. His name ap-
pears on every bottle Of Budweiser,
and his royalty on that famous brew
has placed the Conrad family in the
list of western miilionaires. From
here Mr.. Conrad and his son went to
New Orleans, where they will remain
throughout the carnival festivities.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
FREE TO EVERY
CIGAR SMOKER

In order to introduce our price list
of high grade Mexican cigars, we will
send postpaid, or by prepaid express,
a sample box of twenty genuine i'm
ported Mexican "Cigarros de Hoja"
to every one sending names of six
friends who smoke, and enclosing two
dimes to cover import duty, govern
ment tax, etc. Extra boxes 81.
Money returned if dissatisfied. Dimes
must be wrapped in paper or we won't
be responsible for loss in the mail.
Positively only one box sent to each
person on these terms. Address,
IMPORTING CO., Fort
Worth, Texas, Box 497.-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
Z HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS. !
By TITLE NJ. PELTIER

The Junior class held a meeting
Monday for the purpose OF consider
ing a donation of $40 to the school
out of their fund. Mr.. Vickers was
present and made suggestions as to
the manner in which. this sum could
be used, and it was decided that the
donation will be in the form OF hgus-
trum trees. 1t was figured that about
40 trees of this kind could be pur-
chased for the sum donated, and they
will be planted along the walks on
the campus.
The entertainment given at the
Grand Theatre Wednesday night by
Miss Katie for the benefit OF the
school fund was financial success,
DESPITE the bad weather which prevail
ed that evening. Another entertain
ment for the same purpose VIII De
given in the near future.
The boys of the military company
received their uniforms last week.
They are expected to wear them Wnlle
in training. Watch for the drilling
in the big carnival parade, Tuesday,
Feb. 20.
Monday and Tuesday next will be
holidays. Monday is given as holl-
day with the understanding that TO
make up the time lost the pupils VIII
attend school next Saturday.
The tests at the close of the fifth
month will be held Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of next week.
A new flag was received for the
flag pole on the front campus, and
that part of the campus is being
further beautifed by arranging
place around the fag-pole for the pur-
pose of planting flowers.
The Junior Literary Society met
Friday, Feb. 16, and the following
program was successfully rendered;
Reading of minutes, secretary.
Piano solo, Eunice Eris.
Debate, Resolved, that the best
policy the U. S. can adopt toward
Germany in regard to the U-boat cam
paign is a declaration of war" Al
ffirmative-Leon Gaudin, Percy Lee
Blanc, Linden Goette. Negative
John Saxon, Manila Martin, Chas.
Keller.
Recitation, Inez Cooke.
Jokes, John Lark.
Parliamentary law drill, Levle Me-
dus, Louis Casso.
Essay, Ida Vega.
Critics report, visiting teacher.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
MAIL POUCHES RECOVERED.
Bags Stolen from Depot Found or
Bayou Lafourche Batture.

bayou k<AHOuFCNS OdkkuECs
The two mail pouches which were
stolen from the local T. & P. depot
the night of February were found
Thursday morning of this week in
the weeds on the Donaldsonville bank
of Bayou Lafourche, at point about
opposite William street. Both bags
had been cut open, and many of the
letters had been tempered with, all
those Of a bulky appearance having
been opened by the thief under the
impression that they were likely to
contain money. Others were I'M
touched, and all were in good condi-
ton considering the fact that the
pouches had lain in the weeds for
more than week.
Postmaster Wilfred Guigou check
ed up the contents of the pouches so
far as the records cover the mail mat
ter contained therein, and found that
total of approximately S23.03 was
distracted from letters in the pouch
which arrived here from New Or
leans the night of the robbery, and
$50 from letters in the pouch made
up here. Upon the completion of his
Investigations, the letters in the two
bags were forwarded to the various
addresses.
Frank Rome, the young white boy
who was arrested on suspicion in con-
nection with the robbery, has been re-
leased from custody. Mail pouches
stolen from the local depot some
months ago were found on the bayou
batture by young man who was
hunting snipe, and it was this fact
which caused Sheriff Hanson to have
/ search made in the same vicinity
for the pouches stolen in the latest
'obbery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
Reduced Rates to New Orleans and
Return Via Valley Route.

The Burnside and Donaldsonville
Packet Company announces that it
will hereafter sell special weekend
tickets to New Orleans and return via
the steamer Virgie and Mississippi
Valley route, at the rate Of $3.50 for
the round trip from Donaldsonville.
These tickets will be sold on the boat
Saturday afternoon and Sunday
morning, and are good for return up
to and including the train leaving
New Orleans at 2:55 o'clock Monday
afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Mrs. A. D. Vega and B. J. vega
removed today from the Vega build
ing, having decided to give up their
home there following the death off
Col. A. D. Vega. Mrs. Vega is spend
ing while with Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Fernandez and family before going to
Opelousas to make her home with her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Landry. Mr.. Vega has taken
an apartment at the Hotel Donaldson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

The cause of national prohibition
has won two Louisiana recruits in the
persons of John M. Parker, who ran
for governor last year on platform
containing clear-cut local option
plank and denunciation of prohibi-
ton as ineffective and maker of
law-breakers and hypocrites, and Con-
gresham Lewis l.. Morgan of the
sixth district, who voted against the
Hobson resolution calling for nation
al prohibition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
New Manager for Shamrock Places.

New Manager for Shamrock Places.
After a successful season at Evan
Hall plantation, w. G. Wilson, who
managed the place the past year, will
leave shortly to look after the landed
interests of large corporation. Dur
ing his residence in Ascension Mana
ger Wilson has made many friends
who regret to see him leave, and who
join in extending him best wishes for
even greater success in his new field
of labor.
John Lott, formerly of Iberville
parish, and well known in this section,
has taken charge of both Evan Hall
and Belle Alliance, which he will
manage for the Shamrock Land and
Planting Co., Inc, owners of these
two fine properties. Mr.. Lott will re-
side at Belle Alliance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17
Bids for the construction

Bids for the construction of a new
levee in the rear of the present levesI
at Richbend, st. James parish. VIII.
be received by the Lafourche leYesl
board at it's office up to THURSDAY,
March l. A deposit of 5000 aile !.
bond amounting to one-half OF tls
cost Of the work will be required from
the successful bidder.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Mrs. r. N. Slator, of Lake Charlss,
arrived here Tuesday for vls III, y
relatives, and is being cofalal
greeted by her extensive circle Y
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Mrs. E. A. Thibodeaux IS yl y, ",
relatives in New Orleans and WIZ N
main until after carnival.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

The home merchants are prepafsa
to supply your needs. Buy ifes.
them, and by keeping your money s.. e
home help build up your own corr
munity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Deidrich Ohlmeyer has recover q
from spell of grippe which KEEP. n III
indoors for several days, ana = os,
again and attending to business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

DIR. Theo. Webre went to New Or
leans on business Thursday afternoon,
returning Friday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Come to Donaldsonville FOR w.
Gras.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Tell 'em you saw it in The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

An ad in The Chief will pay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-17

Read your home paper.
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Hail to King Mohawk I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Russia Not Quitting, but
Needs Help, Says Kerensky
Has Been Fighting Alone He Declares and in Early Efforts
Saved Her Aies-People Want to Know What
British Fleet Is Doing

alone" Kerensky said. France mas
had England to help her from the STAR.
and now America has come in"
The Premier was asked regarding
the morale Of the Russian people and
the Russian army. He answered.:
THE masses are worn out economi-
cally. The disorganized state of life in
general has had a psychological effect
on the people. They doubt the posi-
billty OF the attainment OF their hopes"
What is the lesson 70 the democra-
cies of the world Of the Russian revo-
lutiop?"
This" Premier Kerensky replied, "is
for them 70 find out. They must not
lose faith in the Russian revolution. be-
cause 1t is not a political revolution,
but an economic one, and a revolution
Of facts. The Russian revolution j.
only seven months old. No one has T.!
right to feel disillusioned about il. Il
will take years 20 develop.
in France, which is only as large as
three Russian departments, it took FIVE
years for their revolution 70 develop
fully"
Asked what he expected from the
Constituent Assembly, the Premier
said:
"The Constituent Assembly begins a
new chapter in the history of the revo-
tuition. It's voice certainly will be the
most important factor in the future OF
Russia"
, What future do you picture for
Russia after the war;"
NO one can draw any real picture Of
the future" Kerensky said. Naturally
a man who really loves his country will
hope for all good things, but that e
only his viewpoint, which may or may
not be accented by others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Misleading Headline
Anglers Russian Embassy;
Strong Denial Issued

WASHINGTON. Nov. :. The Rus
sian Embassy issued a statement criti-
cising the manner n which THE Wash
ington Post" presented the Petrograd
dispatches
Russia is not out of the war and
has no intention Of quitting" said the
embassy statement. "No word in
Kerensky's interview gives warrant for
any assertion Of that kind. AS mat
ter OF fact, the Premier stated the ex-
act opposite.
While acknowledging that only part
Of the Petrograd dispatches were PRINT
ed in The Post the embassy state
nert added: even the part Of Il pub
lshed does not give any justification to
the preposterous and most injurious.
headlines by which il was entitled
What Premier Kerensky expressed
the statement continued, was only
feeling Of the Russian people that aid
and support should be extended TO them
and that the encouragement from the
Allies is justified TO q nation that has
borne such heavy burdens and IS now
in a period Of fundamental readjust-
nent. No word in the interview was
Intended 20 express any blame or sar-
casm against Allied action.
"A cable received lately and which is
given out 20 the press to-day shows the
real military conditions on the Russian
front. TIE best answer to the mali
cious assertion that Russia is out of
the war will be the fact given by this
cable tia. we are holding at the pres
ent time on our front lat divisions OF
enemy troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Additional Ships Placed
At Russias Disposal
For Supply Cargoe.
fstar Coresprndence1

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-The Ship
ping Board, it was announced to-day,
has allotted to the Russian government
six additional steamers for the trans
portation Of war supplies and food.
stuffs from the United States TO Rus
STA. The total tonnage available for
provisioning Russia is a military Sc
cret, but the amount was said to-day
10 be adequate for Russia's military
necessities, taking also into considera-
ton the port facilities of Kola, or
Katharine Harbor. and Vladivostok.
The port of Archsngel is now closed
by ice, and Kola, in the north Of Lap
land, the entrance TO which is through
the Arctic Sea and Matov Bay, is sus-
tanning the entire burden OF traffic be-
tween Western Europe and Russia and
a large part OF the traffic between
America and Russia.
The railroad inland from Kola was
said to-day to be operating splendidly.
and radical improvements have been
effected in the trans-Siberian railway.
whose eastern terminus is at Vladi-
vostok. Russian authorities here have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Radicals Peace Plan
Criticised BY Miiiukof

PETROGRAD, Nov. 2.-The peace
formula Of the Soldiers and Work
mems Delegates, calling not only for
remuneration of annexatioIs and in
IDENTITIES, but for disarmament and
other ultra-radical measures, was CT I'll
ciseG severely in the preliminary par
Namert to-day by Professor Paul
MiliukoH. former Foreign Minister and
leader Of the Constitutional Democrats.
He declared that the plan OF the
Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates 70
send VI. Skobeleff, former MinistSr Of
Labor, 20 Paris for the conference Of
the Allies was nonsense, inasmuch as
the peace programme OF the delegates
vas in conflict with the ideas expressed
by the Russian Foreign Minister, N.
Terestchenko. Jules Cambon. general
secretary to the French Foreign Minis
try. announced recently that the Allies
would not permit VI. SkobeleS 70 take
part in the Paris conference.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
'Kerensky's "Where Is British
Navy?" Finds an Echo Here
Experts in Washington Believe Allied Play Safe Policy
Leaves Germany Free to Use Her Naval Strength,
and Even Coast Guns Where She Will

army circles over The inactivity Of the
Allied ncvies. Il IS felt that three
years OF war have gore by and that
the most powerful instruments Of war
fare have net been effectively used in
offense. And IN reply 20 the naval
urinlon that more aggressive use
OF the navy would be unwise and risk
too much, i S said tha. the do-nothing
policy is also q !esrn-nothing policy.
Il viii only be b. trying 20 attack
coast fortihcations or 70 run mine
fields and shore batteries that a way
will be found 20 do these things: tia,
ships OF type which will make the
present deadlock impossible will be
developed.
Many people. besides ke~ensAy,
among them the best tacticians in the
American army and the navy itself. are
asking. where il the British nav ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Ceddes Is Criticized
For U.Bodt Warfare
And Building Of Ships

LONDON, Nov. 1.-The maiden effort
OF Sir Eric Geddes, the First Lord Of
the Admiralty. in the House OF Com
mons yesterday is not received wholly
favorably by the newspapers in their
editorial comment. He is praised Cor
his frank and business-liks statement
which drew cheers from the Com
moners-and it is admitted that he said
much which is satisfactory and ress-
surfing.
Appreciation is expressed particular
iy Of the new distribution of affair. Of
the Admiralty, tending toward de-
centrslzstion and also the introduc-
ton Of younger men. This, it is con-
tended. ought 20 be justified By results,
although The Times" points out that
success will depend on the choice OF
men.
THE Daily Mail" which has been
opposed 10 the present policies Of the
Admiralty. says the speech on the
whole dealt fairly and straightfor-
wardly with criticisms, but IL COM
plains that when all is said the fact
remains that the Gemans are forcing
the fighting at sea.
TIE bulk OF the comment accepts and
indorses Sir Eric's explanation that
the British feet did not try to enter
the Baltic. and also his statement on
the convoy incident. Criticism is d.
rected chiefly against the conduct Of
the submarine war and ship construc-
ton.
THE Times" regards his statement
concerning submarine warfare as can
did and encouraging. and says that his
report Of construction is reasonably
satisfactory. On the other hand. The
Daily Telegraph" 1.-The Daily News
The Daily Chronicle" and "The Daily
Express" are dissatisfied on these
points.
The Telegraph" complains that pas.
ministerial optimistic estimates on
production have not been realized. and
that the shipping situation is becom-
ing graver and graver. The News"
thinks that Sir Eric put. too rosy
construction on submarine figures. and
says the speech did not succeed in re-
moving obstinate questions as TO
whether the utmost use Is being made
OF the naval and intellectual resources
at the navy's command.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Destroyer Is Most Effective
Weapon Against U-Boats,
CAPTURED Officers Reueo!

LfGTe3IyDlelce OF Aisoclticfl Irc&
BASE OF THE AMERICAN FLO
TILLA N BRITISH WATERS. Oct. Is.
Diaries taken from captured U-boat
commanders furnish documentary evil
dence that the destroyer is the most
effective Of present weapons against
the submarines. Avoided destroyer
is the oft-repeated entry. In fact,
these logs show conclusively that the
submarines are having a hard time
Of it.
The result of the destroyer activity
during the last four weeks has been
not only a decrease in casualties OF
merchant ships, but also a still more
satisfactory increase in the number o.
submarines sunk.
While systematic conveying was I'M
dertaken primarily as defensive
measure. IL has now developed that
conveying is at the same time the best
offensive measure yet devised against
the U-boat.
The Associated Press correspondent
was told Of Tree cases during the last
fortnight in which submarines we're
thus destroyed.
Another submarine was sunk under
peculiar circumstances short time
ago. This U-boat .orpedoed a ship
bound from the United States, firing It's
torpedo at range Of only about hun
cred yards.
The explosion blew a large piece Of
heavy material through the deck o.
the ship and dropped it on the subma-
rine as the latter was submerging. The
hull of the submarine vas crushed like
an eggshell ard she sank with all on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
By G.. W. Gilbert

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The Navy
Department would not comment to-day
upon Kerensky's question, Where is
the British feet now that the German
feet j. out in the Baltic" Il would
not even explain conhdentially and
not for publication the difficulties Of
entering the Baltic.
But the general opinion Of those
who want 20 see the criticism OF naval
inactivity kept to the front was that
Kerensky's question would serve
good end. The speech Of Sir Eric Ged-
des could not be construed as explain
iag the situation. Kerensky did not
specifically say that the British navy
ought 20 have forced its way in 10 aid
Russia. lie asked practically what It
was doing.
Naval opinion is against forcing the
Baltic. though there are ardent spirits
who believe It can be done with only
such a loss OF ships as the result
would Justify. The question has been
asked. if German warships could make
their way through Russian mine neIds
WHY British warships cannot make
,heirs through German mine helds
thai question hardly puts the case
fairly. The British feet would nave
~ mass not only through mine helds
hu. under shore batteries and by iorti-
-. da
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
in U-Boat
Injuries 10 at kiel

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 2.--The Kiel
"Neueste Nschrichten' reports that
through the explosion Of torpedo IN
the submarine yards at Kiel a subma-
rine vessel was damaged badly. and ten
persons were killed or wounded.
The newspaper says all other re-
ports are without foundation, re-
ferring. presumably, TO rumors OF ex-
tensive mutinies IN which various SHIPS
are said 10 have been damaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Maximalists In
Russia Planning
To Seize Power
Armed Revolt Expected,
Probably Next Sunday,
in Petrograd
HelpOfered Kerensky
People Generally Condemn
Proposed Demonstration;
Support Government
lpOfered Kerensky

IETROGRAD, Nov. 2. 49, The Maxi
ralists continue their preparations for
a demonstration. the date of which is
being kept secret, but is believed TO
be set Tor November 4. 1t is per-
sistently rumored that they intend TO
. t-ke armed action to seize the supreme
power.
Even the Maximalist newspapers
condemn the proposed demonstration.
While the government is receiving
offers OF help fromsall quarters and
vii prevent the proceedings by force,
II necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03

To-day every great railroad In the
United States has an organized aeei
dent department, promoting safety Wig
orously. During the last FIVE years
deaths to passengers and wrecks have
been reduced one-half. and 10 oper-
a.ors AZ per cent. Last year s25 rail-
roads, with a mileage % $4,000, carry
ing $4,000. 900 passenger, did not kill
one passenger in a wreck.-San Fran
cisco Argonaut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03

insisted that the principal difficulty in
Russia is presented by the country's
inadequate transportation facilities,
but there was said to be excellen. rea-
son for believing that by next spring
the improvement effected. including
greater efficiency IN operation and
maintenance Of trackage, extension o..
the sidetrack system, etc, will approx
mate 80 per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Firms Aroused; Fear Swedes
Will Seize Aland Islands

PETROCRAD. Nov. There is IN
rest in political circle. in Helsingfors.
according to 4 dispatch from the Fin
nish capital. over agitation Of the
Swedish pres. of the possibility OF the
taking BY Sweden Of the Aland Islands,
lest .hey be captured BY Germany.
Finnish newspapers declare that In no
case will FINLAND give up the islands,
which constitutefinland's chief de-
fence.
The Aland Islands are in the Gulf
of Pothnia e. the entrance 20 the Gulf
of Finland The islands are nearer
Finland than Sweden. but the popula-
ton Is mostly Swedish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-03
Foe So Confident
He Strips Defences

German naval guns and coast guns
have probably participated in every pig
German drive where every ounce OF
German effort had TO be put forth, as
against Verdun, against Russia, and
row against Italy. A. least IN the
opinion Of this military man Germany
would De justified in thus using her
Guns Activity on the part OF the
British feet would make this impo'si-
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