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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
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SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1917.
START YOUR WAR GARDEN.

The whole country seems to be re-
spending with alacrity to the appear
of the federal government for lncreas-
ed production Of food crops in antlcl-
patton of the greatly augmented de-
mand to result from war condltlons'
and it is gratifying to note that LOUIS
lana is not tagging behind her sister
states in this movement.
So far from being Stacker" the
Pelican State manifests a praise
worthy disposition to assume lead
er's position instead, and it is entire
ly proper that she should do so IN
disqualification of the significant de-
sign on her state seal, which depicts
a pelican feeding and protecting her
Young, a function to which this re-
markable bird gives the best efforts of
it's life, and the life itself if neces-
sary.
Among the parishes of Louisiana
Ascension has been accustomed TO
play a prominent part in all matters
and movements calculated to promote
the general welfare, and we hope and
believe that her reputation in this re-
gard will not be impaired in the pres
ent emergency. To this end it is in
cumbent on every resident who can
command the use of piece OF
ground, no matter how small its area,
to start "war garden" and thus do
a little bit toward increasing the
country's aggregate food production.
"Many. a mickle makes a muckle. }"
and every little bit helps So make
up your mind to do your little bit,
and do it now.
War gardening possesses special
significance and interest in Donald
sonville because of Mayor Lemann's
offer of prizes for the best city gar
dens, as mentioned in the Chief of
May 26. 1t is proposed to make a
survey of the gardens in the corporate
limits, as far as may be practicable,
with view to finding out what IS be-
ing done in the way of increasing the
supply of foodstuffs and stimulating
interest in this movement. J. o..
Montegut, agricultural demonstration
agent for Ascension parish; L. H.
Martin, agent for Assumption, and
perhaps Hamilton Lesseps, Iberville
agent, will act as judges. They will
begin the survey June IL, so as to
have their report ready for the 18th.
Mr.. Montegut says it is especially de-
sirable that truck gardens be Guilt
waited in the towns and cities; the
country will take care of itself along
this line, and the more foodstuffs OF
the lighter sort there are produced
in the urban centers, the greater
acreage will be available for the cul-
tivation of the larger food crops in
the country districts. A number of
gardens have been entered in the con-
test instituted by Mayor Lemann, and
others should come in at once
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
ASCENSION RESPONDS TO CALL.
More Than 1900 Young Men Register
Under Selective Draft Law.

Ascension's quota of the registra-
ton day enrolment aggregated 1875
of which $40 were natlve-borh OF
naturalized whites, 841 negroes, 70
aliens, and 5 alien enemies: ms IS
approximately the number 1t was es-
timated the parish would tufhlsh' pc
ing close to 9 per cent OF the Popu-
lation as shown by the last census
There were no evasions, so lar as IS
presently known, and not the least
disposition was shown anywhere IN
the parish to resist the law or hlndef
its operation. oo.
Of those registered, total OF 59A
whites and 400 negroes were single
men, without dependents, and cialm 1
no exemption from draft-ln other
words, are available Immediately Tor
military duty. Five hundred whites
and 410 negroes claimed to be re-
sponsible in greater or lesser de-
gree for the support of certain fela-
tives or family connections, but a
large proportion of these-conslder-
ABLY more than half-declared tney
were ready to respond # Uncle sam
found it necessary to call upon them.
most remarkable showing was
made at PrairievilIe, first precinct
of the eighth ward), where only enree
whites registered as having relatlVes
dependent upon them for support, ll9
claiming no exemption. The negroes
of that section were equally patrlotlc
and self-sacrifcing, not one OF them
having filed out his card to indicate
dependent of any degree OF rela-
tionship, while 81 registered as claim
ing no exemption from draft.
All but one of the thirty odd
raaistrars who officiated at the vari-
Gus registration places throughout the
parish served without pay, having
volunteered their services for the &C
casion as an expression Of their
patriotism. .4
Following is tabulated statement
of the registration by precincts:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
Great June Sale

Beginning next Monday and con-
tlnuing throughout the week, a nota-
bic sale of seasonable and high-grade
merchandise will be held at the
Fashion store in Mississippi street.
Due to the fact that the world war
has caused a reeord-breaking advance
IN prices and that there is distinct
scarcity of goods at almost any price,
this sale will come as boon to house
keepers and the public generally, who
will doubtless not be slow to take adj
vantage of the many unusual bar
gains that will be offered. A beauti-
full framed picture will be presented
to everyone whose purchases amount
to $40.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
CALL TO THE coLoRs.
Co. Fl Recruiting Party to Hold Meet
ing Here Tomorrow.

With a view to securing recruits
for Company H, First Louisiana In
fantry, a public meeting will be held
at the local courthouse tomorrow af-
ternoon, beginning at 8 o'clock. Talks
will be made by local speakers and
by members of the recruiting party,
which will be composed Of Sergeants
D. L. Weber, Deas and Lii, and Cor
poral E. K. Sims. The Claiborne
Williams brass band will furnish
patriotic music.
Your country needs you, young
mani says the poster advertising the
meeting. Don't wait to be drafted.
Join Company Fl as volunteer and
be among home boys. This may be
your last opportunity to enlist. Your
conscience and your inclination
should prompt you not to fail to take
advantage of it."
The roster of Company II now in
eludes twenty-four young men from
Donaldsonville and from the country
districts around this city. Fifty more
men are needed to bring the COM
mand to full war strength, and it is
hoped to secure them from this vi
entity. On Monday the recruiting
party viii visit Napoleonville and adj
jacent points, and the following day
they viii go to Thibodaux.
While arrangements for the meet
ing were only begun late Friday eve-
ming, quick work has been done in
giving publicity to the gathering and
a large attendance is looked for.
Rannafl1 bar The i 11sit a ,nia ard h,a,r a
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
CITY GARDEN CONTEST.
Numerous Competitors for Prize Of
fered by Mayor Lemann.

A partial survey of the gardens in
the city entitled to contest for the
prize to be awarded at the inaugural
exercises next Thursday, June Ia. at
6 o'clock, shows a large number OF
fiourishing plots, and considerable in
terest has been aroused among the
contestants.
The judges will visit the gardens
next week, and in arriving at con
clusion will take into consideration
the following points: Quality, va
riety, productivity and arrangement
of garden, that is, best utilization OF
ground in cultivation to secure high
est results.
Among the amateur gardeners who
will contest for the prize are the fol-
lowing: Henry Landry, Mrs. JAS
Fortier, P. Loumiet, Clarence Gaudlnl,
Mrs. Courreges, Paul Leche, Frank
Milano, Thomas, Geo. Rossi, Ferris,
Jacob & Ferris, G. D. Bentley, VIM.
Dill, Dave Dill, A. V. Templet, T..
Acosta, L. j. Echeverria, W. G.
Hazlip, Wilfred Guigou, Capt. Joseph
Keefe, Ed Lawless, B. Mistretta, L..
Tarvello, A. j. Schroeder, Ramirez,
Sisters. Of Charity, Father Chambon,
J. Guichet, Y. A. Rodrigue, Court
house, e. L. Boudreaux, Municipal
Garden, Donaldsonville High School,
Chambers, L. B. Mattingly, Jno. r..
Forcha, Thomas Peltier.
Those whose gardens have not been.
entered are requested to send in their
names at once to the Chief Office or to
Chief of Police Dill.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
LOCAL JURlsT HoNoRED.
Judge Paul Leche Appointed a Mem
Der of State Supreme Court

JuOGe dul ISCnc appointed NISHl-
Der of State Supreme Court.
Everyone in Donaldsonville, and
Ascension parish as well, was delight
ed to read that Judge Paul Leche, Of
this city, will be appointed by the
| Louisiana supreme court as the in
term successor of the late Justice
A. D. Land. Judge Leche will sit with
the court next Monday, at which time
his appointment will be formally an
nounced and record thereof enter
/ ed in the minutes of the tribunal.
The distinction conferred upon
Judge Leche is one of the highest that
can be achieved by member of the
bench, and will be unanimously re-
garded as having been most worthily
bestowed. We will not say the selec-
tion of Judge Leche to fill this exalted
position is the GROWING attainment
of a distinguished career, because we
hope and expect that still greater
laurels await him. Rather let it be
said that his appointment adds an
other honor to an exceptionally lus-
trous record of achievement, and
gives him broader opportunity for the
exercise of his truly notable powers
as a jurist.
Judge Leche has been on the bench
for seventeen years and is now serv-
ing from the first district of the sec
ond circuit of the state court of APP
peals. When Judge Walter Guion
left the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
James district bench in 1900 to be-
come attorney general, Judge Leche
was elected his successor. He served
as district judge for twelve years and
in 1912 was elected to the court of
to succeed L. P, Caillouet of
Thibodaux.
The unexpired term Judge Leche
has been selected to fill will comprise
eighteen months, as the
to Judge Land will be elect
ed in November, 1918, and will not
take his seat until December.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
Church Notice.

The way the world will be when
Christ returns to earth" will be HIe
theme of the pastors sermon. aIId
Jesus Crucifed" will be the subject
studied IN the Sunday school bI'I9s
classes at the Methodist church Sun
day morning at 10 o'clock Miss MARY
E. Pattillo, of Dallas, Tex, will tell
the children a Sunday school story.
and the church quartette will furnish
music. Small children will be carer
for at the parsonage during the ses s
mon. The public is invited to attend
p. o. LOWREY, Pastor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

The Chief joins with other friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wunstel in
extending them sincere sympathy in
their grief over the loss of their in
FAINT daughter, Mildred, who passed
away at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday
morning at the tender age of years
and 9 months. The remains of the
little cherub were laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery at 5 80 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, following SER
vices at Ascension church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
SCHOOL YEAR NEARING END.
s.. j. C. i. and S. ". 1. to Terminals
Session This Month.

The annual commencement exercises
of st. Joseph's Commercial Institute
will be held in the Grand Theatre
Tuesday morning, June 10, beginning
at 10 o'clock. There will be nine
graduates this year, namely: Pierre
]. Landry, president Of the class; Clay
r. Braud, Robert w Courreges, Geo.
A. Cox, William NJ. Forcha, Edward
C. Hanson, Jr., Frederick A. Landry,
Jr., George III. Maurin and Libby a..
Robert. The motto of the class is,
#"Act Well Your PART flower, the
morning glory, and coIors, red, white
and blue.
st.Vincent's Institute for girls, con-
Quoted by the Sisters of Charity, will
terminate its seventy-fourth session
Monday, June Is, when interesting
exercises will be held in the Grand
Theatre. The entertainment will be-
gin at 10 a. M, and an attractive pro
gram will be rendered by pupils of
the institution. Diplomas will be pre-
scented to Misses Matte Helen Com
stock, Mary Dolores Mattingly, Mary
Ethel Park, Sadie Helen Schaff, and
Cecile Marie Truxillo. Mon Nobis
solun1," meaning Not merely for
ourselves" is the motto Of the grad
uating class. Olive and pink are the
class colors, and the white rosebud
the class flower.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

In common with every camp of the
order throughout the United States,
Olive Camp No. IS, Woodmen of the
World, will hold ritualistic exercises
tomorrow afternoon in observance Of
decoration day. Members of the or
ganization are requested to assemble
at the forest in the Masonic Temple
at A o'clock, from whence they will
march in body to the cemeteries for
the purpose of decorating the graves
of deceased sovereigns.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
"The Masaue of Life"

'"The greatest of all screen thrills
is. the description applied to Ifle
Masque of Life" a seven-reef clne l,a
novelty which will be shown at eae
Gem Theatre tomorrow and Mondass
The production is spectacular aaa
sensational in the highest degree, aha
is replete with hair-raising scenes an
intensely dramatic SITUATIONS, one q
which shows a thrilling fight between
the heroine and trained chimpai- zss
at the top of a 360-foot chlmnsss.I
Photoplay patrons should not ian =
see this remarkable picture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
MONEY TO LOAN.

PLANTERS AND FARMERS, now is the
Il time to raise your &hoet-terra mertaaEes
and improve your holdings. We will lend
you from $1,000 TO 5000. 900 on five or ten
year terms. Loans also made ON CONNER
5000 population. including ThibodaHx, nan.
aldsonville and Plaanemine. This class u
business especially solicited SECURiTtAa
LOAN Co, HENRY j. SAVOY, Agent, Pain
coartvlle. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
FOR SALE

PLANTATION containing 800
acres of choice land, now under
cultivation in cane and corn {no
rice1. Fronting Mississippi RI
ver in Ascension parish, on gray
81 road, about IL miles above
Donaldsonville. Residence, cab
ms for field hands, and all neces-
sary outbuildings on place, all in
excellent condition. Sugarhouse
not to be included in sale. This
is an exceptionally desirable
piece of property, admirably
adapted to the profitable growing
of cane, corn and other crops,
and it can be bought at bar
gain. For price, terms and
further information, address M.
T. BLOOMENSTIEL, Donald
sonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
Peddler Made to Come Across"

"A stranger giving his name as
Ernesto Pletes and claiming to be a
Cuban, who came to Donaldsonville
last week with number of unlock
ed Panama hats which he attempted
to sell to individual purchasers, was
arrested by Chief of Police Robert e.
Dill for peddling without a license,
and sixty-three hats found in his pos
session were confscated. After vain
" endeavoring to evade payment Of
the amount required by law, the man
left for New Orleans and upon re-
turning this week plunked down 500
in settlement of state and municipal
licenses for peddling on foot, where
upon his Panamas were returned to
him and he betook himself hence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09
Duke--Pluner,

Mrs. j. R. Duke went to New Or
leans Wednesday to be present at the
marriage Of her son, Lee Elmo Duke.
of Philadelphia, Pa. to Miss lydia
pluner, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
I. PIuner, Of New Orleans. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed at the
CIat.a.eE, T y civ q .e,-s---.zz-ra
planade avenue at 5:45 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, and the young
couple left shortly afterward for a
bridal trip to Asheville and other
points. They will make their home in
Philadelphia, where the groom is con-
nected with q prominent firm of ac-
countants. The Chief tenders felici-
tations to the well-mated pair, and
wishes them unbounded happiness
and prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

The projected hike to Grand Bayou
by the cadets Of the d onaldsonville
High School on Friday was abandon
ed because Of the impossibility Of Sc
curing a sufficient number to under
take the march. This was due to vari-
Gus reasons, among which may be
mentioned the heat and the fact that
quite a number of the cadets are en-
ployed IN different capacities here
and elsewhere. 1t is hoped, however,
that. the full corps will turn out for
the exhibition drill next Thursday az
ternoon, at the close Of the exercises
which viii be held to celebrate the
Inauguration Of Donaldsonyille new
mayor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

Hit a good lick for Liberty by buy
ing a Liberty bond.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

Remember the Lusitania and buy
Liberty Loan Bond.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

Don't be a, Stacker. If you can't
shoulder gun or WELD hoe, at
least you can buy a Liberty bond.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06
FORMALLY NAIVE
THREE OFFICERS
THE NEW CITY COUNCIL HOLDS
SESSION AT 8 O'CLOCK
TONIGHT.
Speculation is Rife as 20 Whether
Formal Appointments VIII
Be Unanimous.

The city council meets this evening
in regular session. lieCauSc yesterday
Was holiday. III" session was de-
fcrred for on" dag "a provided by The
charter.
Doubtless thc. council chamber will
he packed. owing 10 The lnlerst in
the appointments 10 be mad" tonight.
Speculation f. rife a. To whether or
not the formal appointment Of Il chief
Of police, city clerk and police judge
will be- made b. unanimous vote.
When Councilman e. VI. NcSIcr WAS
named mayor and NJ. j. Culinan city
solicitor ii tho initial meeting, after
the appointments had been agreed
upon in secret caucus. TN" IOmal selec'
lions were unanimous. But there was
not little Bit of SORENESS cropping
on, after the l.auchlin combination
Monday night decided upon J. {. Sl!iS
for chief of police. ". r.. Smith for
city manger and Marsh Watkins Tor.
police judge. II now remains 10 be
seen if ThonNr, Armbr"cht, HabiS and
Thompson will submit without further
opposition and vote tonight with the
NeSLcr- Elliott Hare kreSs Blum err
Gle" when these men arc formally
appointed.
A. l.. kre,S. IN" story goes. has been
assured by his associates OF tho
L.auchIin circle" that in the Snlrc-
ton OF u city manager Il man will b.
named who will appoint DR., F.. B.
Plant iOl health commissioner. The
DETECTION Of krrsS from the Laughlin
union nf steam roller operators came
about when his associates were found
10 be- in favor Of either OF lir. Andrew
T;lsnp nr. Dr " II MrIuin for that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06
MEN IN NAVY To
GET BIGGER PAY
ACT TO INCREASE THE ENLISTED
STRENGTH OF NAVY NOW
is EFFECTIVE.
Applies Also to Marine Corps-Group
Of Wheeling Recruits Will Be
Sent to Columbus Today.

Another group of men for the army
viii be sent 70 Columbus barracks
from the local recruiting officers 10.
morrow. Major Stuart, in charge of
the West Virginia army recruiting,
made his weekly visit TO the local Of
Aces Yesterday. He did not stay TO
examine The recruits to be sent TO
Columbus.
AT the navy Office Charles {. Duffy.
of Bcllaire. was accepted Tor land
woman duty. At the marine corps
word was received that three men
sent recently 10 Pittsburgh TO report
had been rejected there, as follows:
F. 4. Lipphardt Martins Ferry: }. }.
Wise. Martins Ferry, and J. \. Thorn,
Warrington.
Increase in Navy Pay.
Men who enlist and have enlisted
in the navy here and their friends
will be interested in section 10 OF An
ACT temporarily TO increase the en-
listed strength of the navy and marine
corps and for other purposes, winch
reads in part as follows:
That commencing June hrst.
1917. and continuing not later than
SIX months after the termination OF
the present war. I'LL enlisted men OF
The navy If the United States III ac-
;Ivr service. whose baS" pay uocS
not exceed SCI 4 month. shall re-
rriyc an increase OF 81 on month.
Those who's" base pay is over S2l
a month and does not rXGccd S2i
month and increase of ST. month.
Those whose base pay is over so
n month and less than $40 month
All increase of IS month. ANA
those whose pay is f+5 or more
u month an increase Of 81 month.
Provided tia, the increase Of pay
herein authorized shall not enter
into computation of continued ser
vice pay. Provided. that during
me continuation of the present war
warrant officers. petty officers ana
enlisted mon of the United States
coast guard shall receive tho Same
rnte az pay aS ar" ar may hereafter
hn prescribed for u corresponding
Grade rr rating anil length of Sc
wee IN tn" navy.
An act temporarily 70 increase
tho enlisted strength NJ the navy
and marine corps and for other rur-
poses" Approved May 30. 1917.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06

sOciation. The scenes selected for
presentation included that of tho IN
PRODUCTION of Christianity into Ryitain."
followed. in "hronoloCical sequence by
In Sherwood Forest" introducing
Robin Hood and his merry mon and
maidcnS. "RetOr" the Coming of the
White Man." a characteristic Indian
scene. The Biv0uac," a touching pic
lure of camp life. enhanced by the
singing Of the old farorite song. Tent
Ing on the Old Camp Ground" 4
beautiful tablcaU closed the perform.
anCc. representing America and sym.
holic figures representing religion,
plenty and education. After this. the
national songs were sung. "COiumhla,
the Gem Of The Ocean," and tho Star
Spangled Banner"
Appropriate" costumes. graceful dane
ing and akillfut acting combined 10
'ruakc rho entertainment one of IN"
most pleasing that has been soon on
the Mount stage for many years.
\ dinner and informal dance AT The
Windsor hotel In Wheeling. brought
the happy day 10 close
Distribute Honors Today.
On Wednesday at nine thirty. The
distribution OF prizes will take place.
and the honorS conferred on The nom.
hcrs OF the graduating class. Right
Rev. p. J. Donahun will present tn"
medals and diplomas and will also
favor tho class with an address. Roy.
f. F.. Weber will announce the honOrs.
Among the guests for alumnae and
distribution days were Mrs. Van Ru.
key. of Parkcrshurc. tho oldest Twin.
graduate of the Mount. celebrating
this year tho 'sixtinth anniversary OF
her graduation; Miss Rose MrGraw.
Of Grafton: Miss Mary Gross. of Lock
haven. Pa: Mrs John Slater. OF Wash
inCtOn. Pa; Mrs. Edward Hehrn. OF
Pittsburgh. Pa. and Miss Winifrnd
O'(nnnOr nf Savannah. Ga