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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
Rl]AIlOKE NEWS

ROANOKE, VA, December IL
Mrs. Narlcy Barnes, of Ninth Avenue
N. Il. died Friday evening at 7:lO
O'Clock with double Pneumonia. after
4 very hort'M.aess. 1t was reportcd
mat clio attended Church last Sun
DAY, December s. Mrs. Barnes was
consistent Christian woman.
Miss Mtliic Spurlock passed thru
Roanoke enrouto homo from Peters
burg, Va. to spend Christmas with
her parents. Shc spent the night
with Mrs. G. S. l2dmondson, of 321
Tcnth Avenue, n. e.
Miss Edna Smith, OF New York. is
visiting her mother on Tenth Avenue
n. T..
Mr.. r. II. Whitclcy, OF Richmond
was IL the city the guest Of Mrs.
Sadie i.omaX.
Mrs. Carrie w. Walker, 2l2 Ninth
Avenue, n. e., who underwent Il
very serious, but successful operation
at the Shenandoah Hospital has been
nome several weeks. She is getting
along nicely and will leave the city
Thursday for Winston and Salem, n.
G, the twin cities. She is leaving
on advice OF the hospital physician,
as we'll as DR.. George e. Moore, her
probability visit many of the towns
or North Carolina, extending as far
South as Florida. She will spend
two or three months away before
returning home. All of her many
friends hope it may be very helpful
to Mrs. Walker.
MIS-. G. 5. EdmOndson, 321 Tenth
Avenue, N. T.. arrived safely homo
Decembr II, from her country homo
at Houston, Va, accompanied by her
niece, Miss Rohacca Barksdalc She
added three acres more to her coy
home at the cost OF 500 per acre.
She had delightful trip. Her peo
pie at homo are taking ADVANTAGE of
these good times. All arc buying
property.
Mr.. Henry Logan has purchased a
coy home on Tenth Avenue, N. E.
Mr.. Thomas Jones has also pur-
chased a home in East Roanoke.
Mrs. A. T.. Brooks, of Third Ave-
nuo died Friday night at Burrell's
Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brooks had
been in i'll health for a long while
and had been treated in other hospi-
tails but never recovered her health
All aid was given that could be had
from faithful husband. The COM
Brooks and family in the hours of
sadness and sore bereavement of the
death Of his beloved wife and COM
mend the bereaved family to the
sympathiZing Jesus who careth for
all who sorrow in this life and as
the hymn goes, earth has no sor-
row that Heaven cannot heal"
Mrs. Lizzie Wright, of Seventh
Avenue has been much indisposed at
her home during the last few days
1t is hoped Mrs. Wright may soon
be out again.
Mrs. Lizzie Steward, one OF the
elderly mothers Of Ninth Avenue, N.
w. has boon critically i'll for several
weeks. Mrs. Steward has been in
poor health for number OF years.
Sunday, December / 5 was another
sad appearance in Roanoke. The
Churches were all closed by order
OF tho Board Of Health on account Of
the increase in that awful malady,
the Spanish Influenza, which pre-
walls in our town at this writing.
This is a sad age Of this world and
the every day happenings should be
an index pointer to those who will
or are inclined to reach a better world
than this when our pilgrimage here
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
MURDER FOLLOWS A QUARREL
OVER PIG PEN.

Amherst, Va. December 1G,-Quar-
reling over a trivial matter OF fixing
the roof Of a pig pen, Seaton Robert
son an IS year old colored youth
shot and instantly killed his brother
Wesley Robertson, age twentyfour.
The lad made several attempts to Dor
row a pistol from his ncighbors, but
had been unsuccessful. Tie finally pro
cured double barrelcd shotgun and
shot his brother twice. The mother
OF the men and n small niece witness
ed the killing. The slayer is in Jail
here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

MONEY FOR EVERY
BODY owning Government Bonds.
Buy, Sell Bonds. COMMERCIAL
GUARANTEE CO., 28 N. Ninth
Street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

w. Va. is spending the holidays i'll
tho city with his family.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Private j G. Sweat, colorcd,
who recently returned from France
was drowned ~ Westhampton, wnen
o canoe in which he was boating was
overturned The accident occurred
last Saturday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Subscribe to The Planet for 1919.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

there by soldiers and he noted an
appeal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Mrs. l.. G. King, who has boon
sick for the past few days is out.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Rev. w. c. Summers, Of. Adams
Run, S. C. was in the city recently
enroute to Cheraw, S. G.. to attend
the M 70. Annual Conference that
was scheduled to open there today,
but he learned after reaching here
that it had been postponed. He Is
pastor at Wesley Chapel, st. James
and st. Paul. But" said I, "Rev-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

ALL contracts for the erection Of
q boiler plan. in South RiChmond
have been cancelled by the United
States Government.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

son has recommended that the Gov
renmenC retain control of the wire
lines OF The country. The owners are
vigorously protesting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Mount Cradle. Tasmania, British
Possession in tho far-away Indian
Ocean. midway between Moonlight
and Gray Dawn, on a Tuesday Morn
ing, December 8, 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

No girls school wardrobe is COM
plete without one Of these practical
lean, with flannel collars and cuffs,
neatly braided in white. Sizes IL to 20
years in the assortment Special at
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Kayser's Union Suits, $3.50

Women's Union Suits in fall weight:
have tailored band and in knee and ankle
length, Choice Of white or pink. Rein
forced to insure excellent wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Kayser's Union Suits, Csc

Kayser's Boomers, 85c
women's Cotton Boomers. in fall weight.
Sizes S, and T. In white, pink. khaki and
black.
Silk Vests, 81 and SOS
Glove Silk Vests. with tailored band: have
reinforced shield. in plain and embroidered
styles. Choice of white or pink.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
TWICE PROVEN.

If you suffer backache, sleepless
nights, tired, dull days and distress
ing urinary disorders, don't expert
ment. Read this tWice-told test1-
mony. It's convincing evidence from
this locality doubly proven.
Jules o. Ayraud, postmaster, bar,
ton, La, gave the following state.
nent May II, 1908 suffered
from kidney trouble for number of
Years. The complaint gradually
kept getting worse and finally I saf-
tered terribly with It. he kidney
1ss were and burned gall
sI,a ssage. The paisas thsough my back
we're vel IS severe cou1idin II bend o1
stoop. / couldn' t sleep at night or
this account and my heart became at,
fected. / grew thin and run down
Nothing ] took helped me and I was
given up. Hearing NJ much Of Doan's
Kidney Pills, / gave them trial ano
they helped me from the start. Foul
boxes entirely rid nlesof this trouble
{ cannot say too much in praise OF
this remedy, and II has also curee
others know. =
On February %, 1918, Mr.. Ayraue
said: s.I'l1e cure Doan's Kidney Pills
made 3os me some time ago has beer
pc maleat. wish to confirm the
statement | made at that time
Price 60 cents, at all dealers. Fos.
aer-Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, n
" Adv
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03

sole agency Of the us. Employment
Service does not at present apply in
the following five cases:
s 4 Tahn,e Sxr,bich ,c !, - ~a:.a.41..#s,..

| sole agency Of the us. Employment
Service does not at present apply in
1.-THE following five cases:
/. Labor which is not directly OF
Indirectly solicited.
2. Labor for the railroads.
3. Farm labor to be recruited in
accordance with existing arrange.
ment with Department Of Agricul-
ture.
4. Labor for non-war work.
5. Labor for establishments
whose maximum force does not ex.
ceed one hundred.
When the survey of labor require
ments has been made and the ag-
gregate demand for unskilled labor
in war work is found, each state will
be assigned a quota, representing
the common labor to be drawn from
among men engaged in non-essential
industries in that state.
These state quotas will in turn be
distributed among localities. With
in each locality, employers in nom
war work, including those who are
only partially in war work, will he
asked to distribute the local quotas
from time to time amongst them
selves. Quotas by localities and in
dividuals are to be accepted as readi-
" as they are for Liberty Loan and
Red Cross campaigns. This plan of
labor quotas is protection for all
communities.
The object is to keep any COM
munity from being drained of labor,
and to use local supply, as far as pos
sible, fer. local demand. The situa-
tion, however, is such that in certain
cases some men may have to be trans
ported over long distances.
You will note from above outline
that this is probably the most dras-
tic action the government has taken
Isince putting the national army draft
into effect. The absolute necessity
for this program can be seen when it
is realized that. in Pittsburg, for in
stance, there are advertisements call
ing for men to goSto Detroit; while
I in Detroit street cars there are post
ers asking men to go to Pittsburg.
This same condition is apparent all
over the United States and in the
consequent shiftingaof labor a great
part Of cur war effort is dissipated.
Because it is only through the
press of the nation that this matter
can be fully presented to the people,
we are asking that you lay this mat
ter fully and frankly before your
readers-showing them that this ac-
ton is taken as war measure IN or
der to protect not only employers
and the employed, but, communities
as we'll
Yours respectfully,
]. B. DENSMORE,
Director General.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
"llld Wives for New

This gripping production, to be
shown at the Grand Tuesday, is based
upon David Graham Phillips remark
able novel Of contemporary life, and
deals with the problem Of marital re- re-
lations and the divorce question IN no
mild terms. If it searches the very
innermost recesses of the human
heart, it at least portray the folhes,
s Y II;asIy tIaas I'D q
selfishness side by side and paints
the characters IN true and vivid
hues.
It is a play Of the day; it betrays
the mental and moral attitude Of the
idle as well as the busy rich; shows
what love really is in many cases
and what it may; be when it is not
abused. 1t depicts the pathos. the
tragedy, the comedy of existence.
and leaves nothing uncovered. Init
mate, yet not to "a degree that is Of
fensive, it will prove an eye-opene1
to many, and if at times cynical, it is
also full Of the truth.
Throughout the five reels Mr.. De
Miles genius for character selec-
tion is apparent, to say nothing Of
the fine way in which he has brought
out the high lights of the story and
the wonderfully effective manner in
which he has handled the scenes
The photography is clear and sharp
in every foot Of film. From first to
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03


HEALED BIDS will be received by the po-
- lice jury of the parish of Ascension.
Louisiana, as the governing authority OF
Road District No. 2 OF the parish of Ascen-
sion, Louisiana, for the purchase at not less
than nar and accrued interest of a $4,000
bond issue authorized by Road District No
? Of the parish of Ascension at an election
held in said district on Tuesday. May l.
1917. Said bonds will mature sefially be-
ginning July /, 1917, and will run for 9
period Of twenty years. Interest payable
serni-annua1ly on the first day of January
July of each year, from date of issue
at per cent
Principal and interest Of said bonds are
payable at the office Of the treasurer of the
parish of Ascension, or at any bank at the
option Of the purchasers.
Each bid to be accompanied by a certified
check for two and one-half per cent of the
face value of said bonds, made payable to
the treasurer Of the parish ofsAscension.
All bids must be addressed to the Police
Jury of the Parish of Ascension, Donaldson.
vi1le La, and superscrihed: "Bid for Road
Bonds of Road District No of the Parish
of Ascension Bids will be opened and
acted upon at q special meeting of the police
jury to be held at its office in Donaldson
vile WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2l, 1918, at
II o'clock a.. M
ii The privilege is reserved to reject any and
all bids. LEON NEWMAN.
President, Police Jury, Parish Of Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03

last the scenic end Of the picture has
been given exacting attention, with
the result tha t a most finished pro-
duction has, peen provided. There
are many gorgeous sets, embracing
scenes inAa New York cafe, noun
tain views, and handsome interiors
of 4 fashionable home.
seventD-fve thousand dollars
worth Of specially chosen gowns are
worn by beautiful women in the big
caf9 scenes.
4 east containing the names OF
Elliott Dexter, Florence Vidor, Theo-
dorc Roberts, Helen Jerome Eddy,
Syiv:n Ashton and Julia Faye Is
hound to give a good account Of it.
self, Miss Ashton, in the role Of the
careless wife, gives to the screen q
remarkably fine characterization.
Florence Vidor, a model of beauty,
freshness and girlish charm, is the
@.other woman
Old Wives for New" will instruct,
anuse or shock. In some eases it
WILL do all three.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
"Lend Me Your Name

Harold Lockwood plays dual role
in "Lend Me Your Name" a lively
farce comedy which will be the Sun
day feature offering at the Grand.
The story begins when the Earl OF
Gilleigh is advised of the coming
from Europe of his domineering wife,
Sophroria. To escape her he ar
ranges to trade Identities with his
double, Warren Ellis, a second-story
man. The complications start with
the arrival Of Sophronia and are
further developed when the Earl and
his double meet the same girl, Rosa
lind. As the Earl is married and
Ellis is single, the manner of each
toward the girl is widely different
and general confusion results.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
Recruits Wanted for Navy.

The navy is again making un-
limited numbers Of enlistments in the
following ratings: Landsman Tor
electrician {radio and generaD, en-
gineman first class Especially, mould
ers, (speeial), machinists' mates, ap-
prentice seamen, cabinet makers,
boilermakers, musicians. landsman for
baker, baker second class, cooks, car
penters, mates, fabric workers, cop
nersmiths and blacksmiths lavla-
tion) pattern makers (special) mess
attendants, shipWrights, firemen
landsman for yeoman. The recruit
ing stations are at Lake Charles
Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandra
and 730 Common street, New Vt
leans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
colored Nurses TO Serve Their Own

Orders were issued July % by the
War Department to the office of the
surgeon general which will enable
|colored nurses who have been regis
tered by the American Red Cross So
|ciety to render service for their own
race in thes army. Colored nurses
will be assigned to the base hospitals
now established at Camp Funston,
Fort Riley, Kans.; Camp Grant,
Rockford, ILL.,; Camp Dodge, Des
Moines, Iowa; Camp Taylor, Louis
vile, KY; Camp Sherman, Chilli
cothe, Ohio; and Camp Dix, Wrights-
town, N. j. At these camps a total
Of about $4,000 colored troops are
stationed. Gen. Pershing has been
asked by cable whether the services
of colored nurses can be utilized to
advantage among the American Ex-
peditionary Forces.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
Cure for Dysentery.

While ] was in Ashland, Kansas.
gentleman overheard me speaking
of Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy writes William White1aw,
of Des Moines, Iowa He told me in
detail of what it had done fer his
family, but more especially his
daughter, who was lying at the point
of death with q violent attack OF
|dysentery, and had been give.a
the fanail 33alls
neigh hbors advised f III To
|berlain's Collie and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, which he did, and fully believes
that by doing so saved the life Of
his child. He stated that he had al
So used this remedy himself with
equally gratifying results. - Adv
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
DID NOT BEND KNEE TO BOSSES
Overton Denies He - 4 Supplicant
for ard Support.

Upon returning to Headquarters
after a weeks tour Of the Florida
parishes, John II. Overton, candidate
for United States senator, author
Iized the following statement:
.sAs / have stated in my public ad-
! dresses, I did not directly or IN
directly ask the support OF any po,
lIitical leader, in New Orleans or out
of it, previous to my announc emen1
that I would be candidate, and had
given a clear-cut declaration OF my
views on public questions.
.aI have never asked Mayor Behr-
man personally for his vote or in
fnence either before or after be-
looming a candidate. Since then
have requested the aid and influence
Iof many men and would have felt no
sense Of guilt had the mayor been q
the number. -.
"Several Of my friends talked with
the mayor about my candidacy aIte1
IL had announced it and had made
public declaration OF my views upon
all questions.
/ stWhen my name was mentioned IN
|connection with the governorship IN
1915, the conference regarding II IN
iNew Orleans was not held at my
suggestion. attended it upon invi.
tation. did not at that time request
| the support of Mayor Behrman o.
any ward leader; nor did any friends
of mine at my instance or with my
pre-knowledge. If had entered the
contest at that time, my announce.
lment would have been made, as II
was made this spring, without asking
|anybody's prior leave or making any
pre- election promises.
stThere is a perceptible difference
between asking for the support of ar
organization after, on the one hand
announcing a candidacy and coming
out in the open on all issues, and OF
the other hand, seeking the permis
|sion and cooperation Of its leader:
.Ibefore making such announcement
j Col. Ewing and his two papers may
mot comprehend it, but the voters Of
/ Louisiana readily can. Their as
i sumption that an aspirant for office
1 thereby approves the ward boss sys
4 tenn and all its acts and policies, put:
4 their candidate, it seems to me, In 2
rather curious and unenviable posi-
tom
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
SAYS LEMON JUICE
WILL REMOVE FREckLES
Glrlsl Make this cheap beauty iotion
90 clear and Whiten your skin.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
. bottle containing three ounces OF
orchard white, shake well, and you have
quarter pint OF the best freckle and
tan lotion, and complexion beautifer, at
very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of orchard white for few
cents. Massage this sweetly fragrant
lotion into the face, neck, arms and
hands each day and see how freckles and
hlemishes disappear and how clear. soft
snd white the skin becomes. Yes! 4
is harmless.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
l4r.t 's;;5l7 3l 4, 4 80 a7t,.,
TO DAD.

They think of US soldiers as heroes
And praise our names up to the
skies;
They've tears for the one who is
wounded,
And prayers for the one who dies;
They write songs of our pals and
sweethearts,
And mothers so brave and so sad;
But name great singer or poet
Who's mentioned a word about
dad!
Poor dad, with his checkbook and
troubles,
He hasn't look in at all
It's mother, and pal, and sweetheart,
And Sammy who answers the call
But dad must be thinking and work
ing,
In store, or mine, or a mill,
To get the old round iron dollars
To pay the big family bill.
He buys the new bonds by the dozen,
Tough his shoes are run down at
the heel,
And his overcoat's old and looks
shabby,
But, you never hear old daddy
squeal.
He doesn't write much Of letter
To his boy who is going to France,
But sends him a,crisp five or ten-spot,
Whenever he has good chance.
And evenings, when reading his
paper,
A-smoking his pipe or cigar,
He thinks Of his boy clad in khaki
Says, .'I hope it is well where you
are.''
Now think just lot Of my mother
She's written each day I've been
gone
And my pals and my friends and my
sweetheart
Have all helped TO cheer me along:
But my dad is as good and as human,
And sometimes I certainly feel
That as dad has to pay and work
every day,
l don't think he gets a square deal.
Corporal e. P. Dawson, Company c,
Fourth Engineers, IN Aurora
{Neb.) Sun.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
News of the
Pho,t!oplays. ,!
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Sunday - Harold Lockwood in
"Lend Me Your Name" and Lone
some Luke comedy.
Monday-Enid Bennett in "A
Desert Wooing." :.
Tuesday-aOld Wives for New
Music by Claiborne's orchestra.
Wednesday-Charles Ray in "The
Claws Of the Hun" Music by Clai-
borne's orchestra.
Thursday-Montagu Love in 'sTo
Him that Hath"
Friday-June Caprice in "Miss In
nocence," and Pathe News.
Saturday Episodes of "Ven-
geance and the Woman" and "The
Eagles Eye" Pathe News, and Fatty
Arbuckle in "The Walters Ball" s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
"a Desert Wooing." /"

New York social life and western
civilization are effectively contrasted
in "a Desert Wooing,' which comes
to the Grand Monday. Enid Bennett
is the star, and has a part much
stronger than any she has yet play
ed. Jack Holt rides and acts the
hero with dash and spirit. Other
members of the cast are all excellent.
The love story is interestingly Q and
scenically the production has many
moments Of beauty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
aM;ss Innocence =

As It's Friday attraction the Grand
VII! present June Caprice in " Miss
I.,nocence,r q play of high dramatic
quality which gives the beWitching
little star wider latitude for the ex-
ercise of her refreshing personality
than any picture she has previously
appeared in. The story tells OF 4 Z
eonvent-bres Girl with lighter leaff-
::rles, and pictures her emptations
and final conquest OF the artificial
forces that seek to corrode her. The
dramatic interest piles up without
tagging until d crashing climax re-
iieVes the tense atmosphere.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
Fair Warning to Auto Owners.

Due notice is hereby given that
the provisions Of the municipal ordi-
nance forhidding the driving Of au-
tornobi1es by children under i years
Of age will hereafter be rigidly en-
forced. Anyone violating the meas
are will first be warned, and il again
iound disregarding the ordinance
will be summoned before the mayor,
who is vested with authority to i'm
oose fine upon either the offender
or the owner Of the car. All con-
aerned are requested to take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
r. E. DILL, Chief of Police.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03
AnApTcp Rs,sre

scenes of the picture take place in
the United States; but John Stanton
the hero, goes through enough dan
ger to satisfy the most ardent lover
Of meiodsamatic situations. skillfu]
handling Of the entire five parts, BY
both the dranatsstt and the director,
and Charles Rays sympathetic acting
of the young American who proves
his courage and ready wit before
Joining the ranks, places The Claws
of the Hum among the best of the
Paramount releases in which Ray has
appeared.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-08-03

A call has been issued for meet
ing Of retail grocers and general mer-
chants to be held at Alexandria,
Tuesday, Aug. 6, at which it is pro
posed to effect an organization look
ing to the interest and welfare Of the
retail dealer.