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The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13

Mothers are sometimes SO thought
less as to neglect the colds which their
children contract. The inflammation
Of the mucus membrane, at first acute,
becomes chronic and the child has
chronic catarrh, a disease that is sell
dom cured and that may prove lifes
burden. Many persons who have this
loathsome disease will remember hav-
/ ing had frequent colds at the time it
was contracted A little forethought,
a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy judiciously used, and all this
trouble might have been avoided
| (Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
"Bab, the Fixer. /"

Jackie Saunders plays all sorts OF y,
ridiculous tricks in "Bab, the FIxer,
which will be the Wednesday offering
at the Grand. She appears as young
girl whose father has become DIS
couraged in his search fer oil on his
western ranch. Much to the dls-
pleasure of her mother, the girl pc
comes betrothed to the youth VINO
owns the adjoining ranch. vi is
struck on Bab's fathers tract ana tne
action shifts to the east. In the city
the socially ambitious mother SENDS
the daughter to a fashionable hnlsn-
ing school, where happenings occu.
in which Bah takes a leading ana
sometimes hilarious part. Tne moth-
er's ambitions lead to a separation
from her husband. Here "Bab De-
gins fixing" things again. She is un-
successful at first, but finally saves
from financial ruin her father, hef
mother and her fiance. She eventual
~ fixes" herself for life by marrying
the young rancher. Miss Saunders
wears some fetching beudolr outhts
and other clothes that will appeal TO
the women folk.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
"a Poor Little Rich Girl. ."

A very human, 1ovable child who ID
just aching to break away from all re-
straint and romp in the dirt with the
neighborhood children of lowly sta
ton, is the character impersonated by
Mary Pickford in "A Poor Little Rich
Girl" which comes to the Grand Tues
day., Unlimited praise is due the star
for her excellent work. Entirely free
from the stock tricks of the ordinary
child impersonator, she looks the part
of the eleven-year-old heroine amaz-
ingly we'll, especially in the close-ups,
and acts it with skillful blending OF
her own personality and that OF a
bright and winsome kiddie that makes
the Illusion perfect. Her Gwendolyn
will rank as one of her best stage
creations. Miss Pickford is sur
rounded by a company excellent IN
every respect. Artistic direction has
been given the production, and every
adjunct in the way of appropriate
settings has been provided.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
WARNED NOT TO SELL CORN.
Farmers Cautioned Against Sacrifice
Of Crop at Present Time.

Reports have been received from
several portions of Louisiana that
corn is being sold at approximately 81
per bushel at the present time," says
Dean w. r. Dodson of the Louisiana
State University. SIN some cases it
is asserted that there is an inadequate
supply of corn in these very eommu-
mites to meet the requirements for
the coming year.
"Old corn is worth in st. Louis at
this time around So a bushels De-
cember deliveries are quoted at about
S1.20, with every probability that the
price will be materially higher as the
season advances. Every Indication
would stress the Importance of hold
ing enough corn in every community
to meet the absolute needs of every
body. Independently of the price con-
sideration, traffic conditions may be
such as to prohibit us from securing
shipment of corn into Louisiana terri
tory from distant states.
every public spirited citizen should
help to prevent sacrifice of corn at the
present time. The parish committees
| of the State Council of Defense viii
in many instances find here a gooc
| field for their activities. IL. S. U
Press Bulletin
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
"Hashimura Togo" !"

"Hashimura Togo which the
Grand announces as it's Monday of
fering, is very intelligent and pleas
ing character portrayal with exquisite
settings, both Japanese and Ameri-
can. The yillainous trustee of an
American girls property FORCES note
purporting to have been drawn by the
girls father in favor of the trustee,
for $350,O0O. He uses this note to
force promise Of marriage from the
heiress, although she is already en-
gagged to man she loves. On re-
ceiving her verbal promise to become
his wife, the villain tears up the
forged note in her presence and
throws the scraps into waste basket.
Togo, who has sacrificed his own flu
ture to save guilty brother in Japan,
is employed in the girls household,
He patches the note together, writes
in his own vernacular to the newspa-
pers about it, and this way the matter
comes to the attention of reporter,
who places it before the district at
torney. Togo is taken before his own
father, now in America as a consular
officer, and is ordered to CONT hari-
kari. When about to plunge knife
into his body he is saved by the con-
fession of the real culprit, while the
American girl is saved at the altar by
the discovery that the villain she is
about to marry is a forger, and all
turns out happily in the end. Sessue
Hayakawa interprets the leading role
with customary ability.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
NEGRO sELEcTMEN HoNoREp.
Members of Epworth League of ST.
Peter Church Entertained.

The Epworth League of the st.
Peter Methodist church, colored, held
Ia special meeting Sunday afternoon,
Sept 80, in the interest of four of its
members, namely: Robert E. Lee,
who is in the service of the govern
ment at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.,,
and William Tasker, Dave Leblanc
and Ernest Braud, who have been
drafted into the new national army.
Tuesday night, Oct. 2, reception
was rendered the drafted men. The
annex Of the church was tastefully
decorated with real and artificial
flowers An American flag hoated
over a large table in the center of
the room, around which were several
small tables arranged with red, white
and blue coverings.
Speeches were made by several of
the members and friends of the
league, including Rev. H. A. Sorrell,
pastor of the church; Lucille Cole
man, Burdette Williams, and E. J. H.
Sorrell
Burdette Williams was one Of the
prize winners in the Times-Picayune's S
contest, What is a patriot?" Her
address was along patriotic lines, and
she displayed much eloquence in de-
iivering it.
E. H. Sorrell, iii the course of his
remarks, said: 1--WE do not stop to
fret about or complain of what we
are wont to call wrongs and injustices,
for at this time, when there is ma
tional crisis, we see nothing, we know
nothing, we hear nothing but the call
of Old Glory. To us, it is not a
piece of tattefed cloth. It is a flag,
our flag, in whose azure field is the
blue from the royal veins of African
chieftains whose toll helped to de-
velop this great country; whose
stripes of red have in them the blood
of Crispus Attucks and other black
men who have given their lives in its
defense; whose stars represent alike
The achievements of black men and
white men.
"We are proud that among us are
found those worthy and fit to become
part of the eountry's great new
army. We hope they will ever keep
in memory the traditions of our
fathers, and emulate their virtues.
And when the Stars and Stripes shall
have been unfurled over Berlin, and
the streets Of that city shall tremble
beneath the tread of the allied armies
and it's walls shall echo the stirring
strains of America "The Marseil-
laise," britannica" and other ma
tionsl anthems, we hope our boys will
come marching back to us with a
record that will bring JOY to our race
and to all the American people"
Vocal selections were rendered by
Mary Tasker, Enaice Lewis, Malvina
Ba piiste and Charlie Lefort.
William Tasker in a few well
chosen words expressed the thanks OF
himself and his comrades for the
honor paid them. He assured has
hearers that the boys from Donald.
sonville would give good account OF
themselves. William is Ascension's
No. 258.
A letter was sent to R. E. Lee at
Camp Grant.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
TICK ERADICATION BOOMING.
Half a Million Southern Herds Being
Dipped Regularly.

With active work for tick eradica-
tion proceeding in 332,251 square
miles of southern territory, the United
States Department of Agriculture and
state officials are decidedly hopeful
that their cooperative goal-"a south
entirely free from the cattle fever
tick in 1921'-will be attained.
Twenty thousand eight hundred and
eighty-two dipping yats were in com
mission in August, and during that
month 522,54l different herds, com
prising 4,319,554 cattle, were being
dipped regularly every two weeks.
force of 1901 federal, state, and
county inspectors were actively en-
ployed in the work Of getting rid OF
the cattle pest. When the territory
now being worked is entirely freed OF
ticks there will remain only COM
paratively small quarantined territory
in the entire south.
Mississippi led with 187,330 herds
and 1,373,952 cattle dipped regularly
in 6583 vats. This work, it is be-
lieved, shortly will clean out the tick
from 45.176 square miles of territory
ana Tree tHe SItiIS SeneC IL VA 49,
antine this year. Louisiana was sec
ond in number Of cattle dipped and
Alabama third, each dipping over
$50 900 animals. Arkansas was 3
close fourth with 648,O00 animals
dipped.
Texas, where dipping recently has
become active, is handling 295,59z
cattle, but leads all the states in area
covered, with over $4,000 square
miles being worked. Florida, where
cattle are not so numerous, is secont
| in area covered, with 53,111 square
miles. One of the most hopeful signs
/ is that the state legislatures of Geor
gia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, ant
Arkansas have made dipping of cat
tie to eradicate ticks compulsory.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
REGISTRATION OF WOMEN.
What 1t Really Means Succinctly Set
Forth by State Secretary.
Registration of women

Registration of women"
Those three apparently innocen
words seem to have aroused as mucl
excitement among the women of the
country as did the declaration of wal
itself, and to have been the victim Of
as many misrepresentation as are
claimed by some Of our senators. Al
kinds of reports are circulating: thai
timid housewives and mothers will be
taken from their homes to serve az
spies in Germany or as Red Cros:
nurses at the thickest point Of
the fray; that women conveniently
light of weight will be conscripted fol
ayiatrices-one is apt to hear any
thing and everything.
If such reports come to your ear
do not be satisfied with ignoring them
asks Miss Hilda Phelps, state chair.
man of the committee on the registra
ton of women, and Miss Bertha VOL
brette, state secretary, but do your
best to correct them Immediately
On October IT every registration
booth will have in a conspicuous place
simple set of explanations and di.
rections, but in the meantime here
are the facts plainly outlined by Miss
Wolbrette.
Registration is required, not com.
pulsory, and service is entirely volun,
tary. The whole scheme is merely q
practical, business-like method by
which the government is put in touch
with the women and the women in
touch with the government for mutual
benefit
All women physically able are re-
quired by the state to register at the
polls October II. If they fail to dc
so they have broken state ordinance
but are subject to no penalty Whatso.
ever. The matter is left to the in.
dividual ideal of patriotic duty. Each
woman will be required to fill out q
registration card, stating first list OF
simple facts, then list of capabilities
and training for whatever profession
she Observation-Disclosures, housewife
schoolgirl, etc. Then comes the ques,
ton of what service, If any, she will
be willing to volunteer in case 'ot
emergency. Mark those two words
aif any," and that word volunteer
for it is upon them the whole matter
hangs. Also mark this, the work one
does volunteer may be for any length
of time designated by the writer, one
year or one hour, and in any place
ones own home or in France.
!, After all is said and done, those
who have volunteered their services
may never be called upon to render
them; registration is merely form
Of precaution taken BY wise and far.
sighted government for the best pro.
lection of it's people.
Therefore, svesnen of Louisiana
YOU may go to the polls on October
II with no fear that you will be sen
forth to bomb Berlin or rescue
wounded men from No Mans Land
you will receive the utmost freedom
and consideration from your govern
ment in the matter even in the detail
of giving your age within ten years O.
the exact age if you SO desire.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
SAVE FOR LIBERTY BONDS.
Best Investment in the World, Finan-
cially and Morally.

An official bulletin issued from the
United States treasury department al
Washington says:
We desire to callsyour attention te
an aspect of the nations business
situation which may seriously acect
the future salary or income of every
individual.
The annual income of the country
is 0O,O0O,O00. This has been
none too great to meet the needs OF
industry and commerce in times OF
peace. During the first year Of the
war the government may possibly
need to spend $20,000,000,000
Where is it to come from?
The war cannot be won if the in
dustries upon which the government
relies for war material are cramped
or bankrupt. A large part of the
vast sum needed to bring the victory
and the peace we all long for must
come through real sacrifice on the
part of each individual man and wo-
man.
Approximately half the income OF
every individual in the nation must
go into government war loans and
taxes. The government program
must be carried out. The more readi-
ly this is done the less delay will re-
suit in our war preparations-the
fewer lives will be lost.
We must all spend less and save
more. Unless the people practice
thrift the nation will not thrive. This
has been true in the long run in the
history of every nation, even in times
of peace. It is infinitely more vital in
war times 1t is of supreme import
ance now, when we are still far from
the climax of the greatest war in the
worlds history.
Not only must we save to win the
war-but we must save if we are to
survive. A nation can thrive only
through the thrift of it's people.
You are urged to adjust your af-
fairs so as to enable you to subscribe
to the maximum of your ability to the
pending government bond issue.
We urge this because
/. It will help you.
2. 1t will help your family.
8. 1t will help your country.
4. 1t will help civilization.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
HoovER's MESSAGE TO LA.
Clarion Call for Undivided Co-opera
ton in Food Conservation Crusade.
Washington. D. c., Sept. 20.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 29.
The week Of October 21 to % has
been selected for nationwide cam.
paign to complete the enrolment OF
our forces in conservation OF our
food supply.
The harvest is now in hand and we
can measure the worlds resources.
Available supplies this harvest are less
than last wear. The demand upon US
is greater than last year, and from
the last harvest we exported more
than we could really afford. We can
only meet the call upon US next year
by savings, and by substitution OF
commodities which cannot be trans
ported.
The Allies are our first line OF de-
fense. They must be fed, and food
will win the war. All Europe is on
rations or restricted supplies. Only
in our own country is each one per-
mitted to Judge for himself the duty
he owes his country in food consump-
ton. although the world depends up.
ON us to guard and provide its food
supply.
This is duty of necessity, human
ity and honor.
AS a free people we have elected to
discharge this duty, not under au-
tocratic decree, but without otnef
restraint than the guidance OF IN
dividual conscience. On the success
of this unprecedented adventure IN
democracy will largely stake the issue
of the war.
We are asking every householder
every hotel, restaurant, and dealer IN
foodstuffs in the nation, to become q
member of the Food Administration
for Conservation, and to pledge them
selves to follow, insofar as circum
stances permit, the suggestions thai
will be offered from time to time, as
to measures of food savings.
For us there is no threat OF prlVa
tion. We wish only that our people
should eat plenty but wisely, and with
ont waste. Wisdom in eating is tt
make possible such adjustments IN oul
food consumption, shipping, and wa,
necessities, as will allow us to fulfil
our duty to our allies.
By elimination Of waste, we serve
ourselves economically and morally.
I. therefore, appeal to the churcf1e
| and the schools, to all the organiza
tions for defense, local and national
to all the agencies, social. CONNER
cial and civic, that they join the ad
ministration in this work for tn
fundamental safety of the nation.
HERBERT HOOVER.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
"Heli Morran's Girl"

Friday next the Gem will present
Dorothy Phillips in the Bluebird
special release, Hell Morgan's Girl, "
tremendous story of San Francisco's S
famous "Barbary Coast district.
He'll Morgan runs dance hall in San
Francisco, and his daughter is girl
who aspires to finer sort of life than
circumstances compel her to lead.
Roger Curwell has been disowned
by his father for the reason that the
boy has an inclination to art, while
his father wants him to become busi-
ness man. Young Curwell takes to
drinking and in the artists quarter
he meets Olga, a model, who falls in
love with him. Going from bad to
worse, Curwell makes his way to He'll
Aorgan's resort and secures a posi-
ton as piano player.
Just at this time Morgan has pur-
chased what he considers work of
art and hangs it over the bar. Cur
well challenges Morgan's judgment,
and agrees to paint a real picture,
using Morgan's daughter as his sub
lect. 1t is not long before the young
people fall in love.
A politician named Sleter covets
Morgan's daughter, but she disdains
him. One night in a party of artists
who are Summing Olga turns up at
Morgan's place, sees Curwell, and
sends for him to join her party.
Morgan's daughter is jealous and Gre
ates scene, winding up by telling
Sleter she will be his wife.
Morgan and Sleter quarrel, and
Sleter is killed. This is the night OF
the great San Francisco fire. Among
the refugees who occupy the public
park Lola Morgan and Curwell
strangely meet and are reconciled.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
''Under Handicap"

The eight-part photoplay, "Under
Handicap" with which the Grand will
inaugurate its program of feature at
fractions for the week commencing
tomorrow, is well-made picture and
tells a pleasing story. A rich mans
son goes the pace, until his father
comes to his senses and refuses to
keep up the supply of necessary coin.
Thrown on his own resources, the
young man, having the right material
hidden away in his backbone, turns to
and works out his own salvation. He
heads for the west, and there meets
just the sort of young woman to in
spire him with desire to show her
that he is real man. Before the end
of the last part he succeeds in down
ing his enemies, completing an i'm
portant piece Of engineering work,
and winning the heart of the western
heiress. As Greek Commission, the
young man with too much money to
spend, Harold Lockwood fills all the
requirements of the character. Anna
Little is uncommonly attractive as the
heroine of the story.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
THOROUGH WORK.
How Donaldsonville Citizens Can Find
Freedom from Kidney Troubles.

If you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease of the kidneys,
Use tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been test
ed by thousands.
Grateful people testify.
Can you ask more convincing proof
of merit?
Mrs. P. A. Gautreaux, 337 La
fayette street, Baton Rouge, La, says
"E'or long time I suffered severely
from my kidneys. My back was pain
| full most of the time and couldn't
stoop without sharp pains through 1t.
d tried various medicines, but got no
relief. / was then advised to use
Doan's Kidney Pills and / did. | soon
improved and when I had finished
three boxes I was cured Of kidne.
Eeomplaint."
Price soc., at all dealers. Don
simply ask for a kidney remedy-ge
IDoan's Kidney Pillsthe same tha
mrs. Gautreaux had. Foster-Milburl
Co, Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
When You lake Cold.

With the average man a cold Is
serious matter and should not De
tri7ed with, as some of the most
dangerous diseases start with COM
mon cold. Take Chamherlain's Cough
Remedy and get rid of your cold as
quickly as possible. You are not ex'
perimenting when you use TINS
remedy. as it has been in use for
MANY wears and has an established
reputation. It contains no OPIUM OF
other narcotic. (Adv-)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
NEWS OF THE PHOTOPLAYS
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.
Sunday-Harold Lockwood in "Un-
der Handicap" eight reels.
Monday Sessue Hayakawa in
"Hashimura Togo" and Nut and Jeff
Tuesday-Mary Pickford in "a
Poor Little Rich Girl"
Wednesday-Jackie Saunders in
"Bab, the Fixer."
Thursday-June Elvidge and Ar.
thur Ashley in "shall We Forgive
Her"
Friday-Earle Williams and Co.
rinne Griffith in ''Transgression," and
Bobby Connolly in "Bobby, the
Pacifist."
Saturday-First episode of ''The
Fighting Trail" featuring William
Duncan and Carol Holloway; Clara
kimball Young and Earle Williams in
Her Husband;" Norma Talmadge
and Leo Delaney in "Fannie's Con-
spiracy;" Billy West comedy, and
Pathe News.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
A Word for the Merchants.

Donaldsonville merchants contrib
ute to every movement for the up
building of the community; they en-
ploy scores of clerks; they own or
rent substantial buildings; they are
the backbone of your city; they are
entitled to your patronage.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
Despondency.

When you feel discouraged and
Respondent do not give up, but take
a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets and
YOU are almost certain to feel all right
within day or two. Dependency is
very often due to Indigestion and
biliousness, for which these tablets are
especially valuable.-(Ad
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
Coming Attractions at the Gem.

Today-William Desmond in "Mas-
fer of His Home" and comedy, 'His
Cool Nerve"
sunday-Wilfred Lucas and Elda
Millar in Her Excellency, the Gov
nrnor," and two comedies, "Aired in
Court, ;" and "The Betrayal of Mag
Monday-Billy Burke in GLORIA 5
Romance" and a "Musty Suffer-
comedy. ,,.,,
Tuesday-Mae Marsh in "The
Wharf Rat" and comedy.
Friday, Oct. 19-Dorothy Phillips
in Hell Morgan's Girl
Saturday, Oct. 2O-Bessie Barris-
Gale in "Wooden Shoes" and COM
edw "a Love Case"
Sunday, Oct. 21-William Desmond
in "l'ime Lock and Diamonds" and
two comedies, "a Toy of Fate" and
"Skidding Hearts"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
"Her Excellency, the Governor"

Wilfred Lucas and Elda Mlllar
play the leading parts in Her Ex-
cellency, the Governor" a gripping
drama of love and politics which the
Gem will offer as its Sunday feature
attraction. .-.--.
Lucas appears as the governor OF
the state, who is in the tolls OF a
crooked politician. He. is in love with
Sylvia Marlowe, an attractive young
lawyer prominently identified with the
suffrage movement. She refuses to
marry him, as she thinks that his po-
litical aspirations are changing his
character and destroying his ideals.
Under the thumb of Keller, the
politician, the governor vetoes some
important reform bills. Sylvia is in
censed and breaks with him. The suf-
frage party has allied itself with the
reform elament and puts ticket IN
the field to oppose the machine ele-
ment. Sylvia is nominated on this re-
form ticket for lieutenant governor
and is elected after an active cam
paign. In this position she is able to
hold her lover in check when his
greatest moment of temptation comes,
and saves not only his self respect, but
his honor as well.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-13
"shall We Forgive Her."

The Thursday feature at the Grand
will be, "Shall We Forgive Her, a
screen version of the famous stage
play of the same name, with June
Elvidge and Arthur Ashley IN the
leading roles. A confiding young glri
is betrayed by the man to whom sne
has given her heart. He departs for
the west and in course of time writes