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The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

only had a little money, but / didn't
have a penny. and nobody would lend
me any" And the wall 80 times out OF
l00 might be answered by the cold.
damning fact that the man would
have had the money himself il he had
only been thrifty. but he had thrown
away the price of his fortune over and
over again in silly. idle extravagances
on things that he didn't even really
care for at the time.
Women need to be taught thrift
ever more than men because the
woman who has never earned a dol
lar by her own labor has even less
respect for IL than a man has and
is more apt to waste it. 1t is also
of the utmost Importance that
women should make a religion of
thrift because women have the
spending of nearly all the money in
the world.
Practically all OF the money that
the average man makes his wife
disburses. and how she does it
wisely or foolishly. thriftily or
acknowledgements whether they
will be Independent and prosperous
in their old age, or candidates for
the poor house.
1t has been said that a woman
can throw more out of the back
door with a tea spoon than her hus-
band can through the front door
with a shovel. This is a solemn.
hard, cold fact. No man can make
headway against a wasteful ex-
travagant wife. She is his ruin
just as the thrifty woman is the
making OF her husband.
And it's the unthrifty mothers
who are raising up the unthrifty
children. the criminally INDUCED
children who think that they must
have every desire Eratified, and
who have acquired the vice of
spending and wasting in their very
cradles.
visit in a family where there
are four children. This family Is
in exceedingly moderate circum-
stances. The father works hard on
salary. The mother works hard
with her housework. The house is
very plainly furnished. They have
nothing laid up for rainy day, yet
two or three times a day these
children clamorously demand nick
els for ice cream cones, or the
movies, or for some other equally
useless indulgence. and they al
ways get the money.
The money that is wasted by the
average American child would very
nearly put II through college.
One Of the things that this war
is teaching us is how much we can
do without. 1t has turned a search
light on our garbage pals and
showed us the food we were throw
ing away. 1t has made US think Of
US as a nation to be thrifty in
stead of wasteful, a great blessing
Will have come to US out OF the
great evil.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
The Only Way to Civilize Germany

What Gilbert K. Chesterton would
do with Germany he puts thus in his
paper. The New Witness:
My point presupposes such a de-
feat Of the German power as would
permit destruction OF what is called
the German empire. And this applies
not merely to an empire in the sense
of an autocracy. but even more to an
empire in the sense of a unity. I would
make Germany what the German
phrase would make Italy: a geograph-
ical expression. ! would not hesitate
to reduce 1t again to the chaos of
towns and tribes, and to use the pow
er of the victors, for the present, to
forbid its recombination. Then, in
deed, do think there would be a
chance of southern influences slowly
making Germany civilized"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
THE coUNTRY'S RIGHT.

II may be found. as Il has been
found in England and in France.
and in Germany. that some IfttIe
men have made their way into big
places. II IL is so. the country, OF
course. will insist upon its right 20
demand that they be replaced by
men OF larger size. and the country
VIII not stop and must not stop for
hurt feelings or personal ambitions.
The country has tho right TO know
and TO judge. II has the right 20
claim the service OF the strongest
and best men and We should put up
with nothing less. But whatever
comes. we must stand by cur gov-
ernment, and we must stand by our
allies.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
Confessions
aWifeIs
A MOTHERS WAY OF HELPING.

n hOi IA Eh's WAY OF bELPINOs
We'll, Margie," said Mollie. who
was much excited and upset by the
sudden arrival of her mother. moth
ing we could say would have any ef-
feet on mother. She had come to help
me and help she would according to
her own ideas of what and how she
should proceed
But the easiest way to help me-
mother 1 said in desperation, when
Mr.. Trent tried to persuade her again
to go to n, hotel. will be to let me
quite alone. really do wish you
would go to an hotel. and let me come
over in the morning and tell you all
about it,
" That's just what have been try
ing to tell her all along said Mr.
Trent. making dive for the door
Stop said mother majestically.
You know, Margie, how mother loves
to be dramatic. You can go to an
hotel If you wish. Jacob Trent, but 1
stay here. A mother knows best what
is the right thing for her child. MolIie,
I see you have been too long without
advice
Mr.. Trent looked at me very apollo
getically and said, Well. Sallie. IL you
think best you can stay, but not being
MollIe's father I do not feel as though
should force myself upon her I'll
go over TO the hotel until things can
be adjusted
Think OF It, she exclaimed in a
high voice, sending her own mother
to an hotel
But you must remember that you
would certainly be more comfortable
there and that Mr.. Trent is abundant
ly able to give you the finest suite of
rooms in the city
Yes. that is true. and God knows
what would become of me if I were
poor. / am sure neither of my chill
dren, for whom 1 gave my youth.
would take care of me-
Now, mother, We won't go into
that in any way. You are able to
take care of yourself and you are
able to go to a hotel. 1 don't mind
telling you that you are going to
make my lot a great deal harder
by staying here
No, l am not she exclaimed,
I am going TO show that selfish,
egotistical man you are babying
just what he is
intend to go to sleep now.
but in the morning l shall deter
mine on my plan of action
And. Margie.' exclaimed Mollie,
tearfully. that was all / could get
out of her. I went back to Chad
then and told him that mother was
here, and all he said was, Until
she goes I shall have all my meals
served here in this room
What has happened this morn
mgr I inquired.
Nothing as yet. Chad, you
Know, does not sleep we'll at all
during the first part of the night
so he had not awakened when I left
nome. Neither had had a word out
or mothers room except that she
had asked to have her coffee sent
to her room. What shall 1 do,
Margie"
Do you want ME to go over
nome with your
Well, you might
All right, Mollie. I'll go. But
you know your mother was never
wildly in love with me. I am very
much afraid that 1 will do more
harm than good over there"
Il got dressed for the street and
was about to order my electric car
when Mollie stopped me and sug-
Sested that we walk. 1T will do
US both good" she said, "and 1
think We will have time for a little
stroll before Chad or mother claim
my attention"
MoIlie looked very careworn.
Her eyes We're dull and tired.
Foor dear. She has suffered great
ly and fear her nerves are shattered.
CTo Be Continued.)
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
Stabilized Movie Camera
For War Photopraphers

For the use of our official war pho
tographers a gyroscopically stabilized
moVing-pieture camera, described and
illustrated in the Popular Mechanics
Magazine. has been adopted by the
Photographic division of the Signal
Corps. The instrument is of all-metal
construction and weighs 20 pounds.
When tripod cannot be used and no
substitute support is available, 1t can
be held in the hands and successfully
operated. 1t is designed to permit
quick adjustment to almost any angle
and is fitted with a panoramic ar
rangement that enables Il to be swung
in different directions with steadiness
and uniformits OF speed
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM.

BY the Marine Band 0rshestra, William
ii. Santelmann. leader, at the Marine Bar
racks. 80 y. IN. Program:
Symphony. The Rural Wedding" "........
............................ Carl GOldmsrk
/. Wedding March, moderate motto.
2. Bridal Chorus, alleeretto.
}. Serenade. allegro moderate scherLando.
T. In the Garden. audante.
5. The Dance. allegro motto.
Violin solo, Second Concerto ......-..'
...............,......... Henri WieniAHsh
Musician Herman Holman.
Suite. Oharacteristiaue. Arthur Tregina
!. Rhapsody Hongroise, largo
.. Polonaise. tempo di polacca.
J. Lament Persane. adagio.
4. Dance Cossaue, moderate sssai.
Overture. The Spirit OF the Wojewoden'
,.................... Louis Grossznan
The Star Spangied Banner.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

Mrs. Esther Hutt announces the
engagement of her son. Harry Hutt,
TO Miss Lily Cooper. of Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

The February dance of the Span
ish American Atheneum will be
given at the New Ebbitt Hotel Fri-
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

The stars incline, but do not compel"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

Mrs. Josephus Daniels will go to
New York today to attend the war
council conference at the Y. w. c. A.
there tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

Or. and Mrs. Larkin W. GIazebrook,
Mrs. Charles Hume. Miss Lydia Add
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

thompson and Mrs. Robert Crane.
Miss Janet Richards at her week
ly review of Public Questions" this
morning at the Knickerbocker The
ater. will dwell especially upon the
terminology of the war, defining
'BOlshivikism," Pan-Germanism,"
''Vaterlandspartei," etc. She will
also outline the disastrous results
to democracy of a premature peace
The lecture begins at 10:I5.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl C. Mueller en-
tertained at a musicale and dance
last Tuesday evening. in honor OF
their guest, Miss Frederick Going,
of New Pork. Miss Going gave
several recitations and new dances.
The drawing rooms were tastefufly
decorated with pink roses. A buffet
supper was served at midnight. Among
those present were: Mrs. II. F. Bauer,
l. Hartman. Miss Carol Becker,
Lieut.. John Hartman, Mrs. F. C.
Lockwood-Beck DIR. Charles
Grifith, U. S. N. r. c., Miss Ruth
Copley, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gage,
Lawrence Gage. Miss Going and sew
eral members of the company which
was singing at the National, of
which she is a member.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

Charlesmagne Tower. former Am
basador to Russia Is making an ex-
tended stay in Atlantic City.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09

he. She never realizes that in do
ig SO she brands herself and makes
i'm seem the son of someone not his
ather. To save him she sticks to it
and tastes the whole bitterness, tin-
kcluding the boys contempt and re-
pulsion and his leaving hep to enlist
under an assumed name.
The boy. played with sincerity and
effectiveness by Niles Welch, has been
anxious to go from the very first.
He is a natural leader, is owner of a
big factory in the south, and has
made a speech to his employees ask
ing them to enlist with him. His
mother makes him BACK down from
this, but he hopes for the draft.
Then the mother swears he is not
twenty-one, but was born In 1875
forgetting that this was eighteen
months after his father died. me
growina situation as pictured by
these two players is effective to ce-
gree not reached in every picture:
The side-lights, such as the calling
of the draft number of the negro, the
German-American who announces ms
allegiance to the Stars and Stripes,
and the children siffffss 8 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner" all have been
brought to bear upon the story IN
very strong and consistent manner.
The atmosphere and details are Of
fered in thoroughly interesting and
artistic fashion-in fact, the direc-
ton in it's entirety is worthy of praise.
Z 1t is big picture truly.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
THE Woman in White" at the Gem.

"Tke Woman in White" at the Gem.
AS it's offering for Sunday, March
10, the Gem will present Florence La
Badie in "The Woman in White"
highly intense melodrama with
strong note Of mystery. The picture
has been exceedingly well produced,
the director having striven for and at
tanned some light effects that enhance
the power of the action to remark
able degree..In In fact, after careful
consideration of "The Woman in
White" one must Of necessity come
to the conclusion that it 3 remark
able melodramatic mystery; one that
will as assuredly entertain the read
ers of the original novel as it will
those who care little about the source
from which picture is derived.
The story strikes off at a rapid gait
at the very outset when the plotting
confederates, Clyde and Fosco, are
introduced. From the opening reel
until a point very near the finale they
have things so much their way that
one actually fears for the intimate
safety of Laura and her sister. When
at last the almost forgotten Hartridge
aeain appears on the horizonehe stu
alton brightens, and it is through his
Investigations and activities that the
villains are put to rout. But it; is a
long and exciting road to the denoue-
ment, along which the spectator trav-
els in high state of tension.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
RED CROSS ACTIVITIES.
Some of the Things the Society is Au-
thorized and Expected to Do.

Describing the American Red Cross
as body authorized to do everything
possible for the comfort and wd kare
Of the soldiers, and to make use of
such agencies as are authorized and
are in "a position to contribute to that
end in addition to the provisions made
by the government, general state
ment by the War Department outlines
certain approved activities:
To distribute sweaters, mufaers,
helmets, socks, comfort kits, etc.
To render emergency relief of
every kind upon request of an officer
in charge.
80 relieve anxiety and sAstain the
morale of soldiers who are worried
about their families at home, and to
promote the comfort and well being
of these families.
To conduct canteen service stations
for furnishing refreshments to SOL
diers when travelling through the
country; to furnish emergency relief
to the sick and wounded when en-
route and to see that they are con-
veyed to a hospital when necessary
and requested by the commanding of
ficer
A representative of the Red Cross
may be attached to each base hospital
to furnish emergency supplies when
called upon, to communicate with
families of patients, to render home
service to patients and such other as
distance as pertains to Red Cross
work.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
LIFT YOUR c0RNS
OFF WITH FINGERS
Tells how to loosen tender corn
or cailus 30 it lifts out
without pain.

You reckless men and women who
are pestered with corns and who have
at least once a week invited an awful
death from lockjaw or blood poison
are now told by Cincinnati authority
to use drug called freezone, which
the moment a few drops are applied
to any corn or callus the soreness is re-
lievcd and soon the entire corn or cal
lus, root and all, lifts off with the fin.
gers.
Freezone dries the moment it is ap-
piled, and simply shrivels the corn or cal
ius without infaianiing or even Irritating,
the surrounding tissue or skin. A small
bottle of freezone win cost very little
at any of the drug stores, but will posi-
lively rid ones feet of every hard or
soft corn or hardened callus. If your
druggist hasn't any freezone he can get
it at any Wholesale drug house for you.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
TIME FOR ACTION AT HAND.
Death Knell Of Destructive Cattle
Tick Sounded in Louisiana.

For months we have heard the cry
that has gone up against the depreda-
tions Of the cattle tick. Steps have
been taken by practically every one of
our sister states and by many of our
sister parishes to eradicate this mon
strous evil.
The knock is now at our door. We
are expected to go out to meet and
cope successfully with this enemy
particularly at this time more than at
any other, in view of the urgent ne
cessity of more food, and the world
wide shortage of meats.
Hence, viewing these facts in the
light of the present acute situation,
we should, as war measure, if for
no other reason, lend our every effort
and cooperation toward the taking
of drastic steps which will mean the
elimination Of this enemy from our
midst. Il
If the stock owners of our parish
will only work together, the ticks in
the entire parish can be eradicated in
one year. The dipping vat makes the
work easy, effective, and practical.
1t costs more to feed the ticks than
it does to kill them. Which do you
prefer to do? Respectfully,
J. OSWALD MONTEGUT,
Parish Farm Agent
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
effIE SHANNON and NILES WEIGH in't4EP BOZ"

Since the bean is a leguminous
plant and tends to maintain the fer
tility of our land, it strikes me this
is an opportune season to substitute a
few aces of beans for coWpeas on
our farms and plantations.
Remember that the food situation
is very acute; if the American farm
er doesn't produce the food for the
American army and our allies, VINO
will?
The hour for greater food produe-
ton has struck. Why not begin py
enlisting in this campaign for beans
Yours for food production,
j. o.. MONTEGUT,
Parish Farm Agent.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
New War Booklet Issued.

A "War Cyclopedia,' providing the
public with information on the great
war in the form of handbook, is the
latest publication issued by the Cor8
mittee on Public Information. The
salient facts of the war are briefly
stated in alphabetical form in go
pages. The cyclopedia also contains
d chronology of outstanding events
ranging from the murder at Serajevo
of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand,
June %, 1914, to the British national
labor conferences approval of Presi-
dent Wilson's war aims, December 20,
1917. The volume may be obt4ined
by addressing the Committee on Pub
lie Information, 10 Jackson Place,
Washington, D. c., and inclosing %
cents to cover cost of printing.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
A BARNARD "BUM."
Vagrancy Charge Applicable to Roos-
tiers, Say Poultry Experts.

tiers, Say Poultry Experts.
A great many farmers fail to real
ize that when they keep lot of roos-
ters around the place, they are sup
porting a number of non-productive
boarders. Hens lay better without
the rooster and the eggs being in
fertile are very much more easily
kept, and with common sense care
will last for weeks even in warm
weather, where the others quickly
spoil. After April 80, hens can
again be put on the market for sale,
and every good farmer is urged to
sell his old hens and save the young
pullets for laying fall eggs, Ship the
coclzerels to market promptly, or if
you prefer to keep them at home, fol-
low the example#of the eastern farm
ers and caponize them. Capons grow
very much faster, their flesh is tender
and much sought after, and they fat
ten on probably one-third less than
any other chicken. In addition to
running together like bunch Of
sheep, the lack of exercise makes the
flesh of an old pom sweet and ten
Ider. They meet ready sale ii every
market, and the least little experience
is necessary in the care Of them.
The u. S. Department Of Agricul-
ture will promptly furnish all details
free
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
BOOM IN BEANS.
Domestic and Foreign Demand As.
surcs Large Returns to Farme&.

sures Large Returns to FarmsH.
Why shouldn't field bean produc-
tion be undertaken In view of De
palatability and high food value Of
the bean, the demand for this crop has
rapidly increased during the last few
months; in fact, 50 much so that the
common navy bean can no longer be
bought in most Of our country gro
ceries. Not only has our home con-
sumption rapidly increased, but the
foreign demand has many times
doubled itself. Foreign soldiers have
learned to relish our beans, hence a
foreign market for this product. even
after the war, is practically assured.
Because of the high cost of living
today, the consumer is demanding the
most palatable and nutritious foods
that can be bought at reasonable
prices, and since the food value
pound for pound of dry beans is
highe.. than that Of meat, we can
easily accept the bean as splendid
substitute. Besides, here isOn avenue
fer good net profits per acre with a
small cash outay and minimum Of
labor.
It is not practicable to state which
variety would prove the most profit
able in Ill parts of our parish, for as
Hortieulturist Tiebout Of our state
expariment station says, = Many peo-
sple, do not aprrsrI e the bush beans ans
III as Ehey / q sls6s @ III II seems, BE-
cause they often plaal inferior va
riesies, or one not adapted to local
conditions. !, For8instan the large
limas Of the north will not prove
profitable down this way. Among
those which have been grown success.
fully in this section may be mentioned
the Woods Prolific and Henderson's
BushDin the way Of limaso Among
the bush beans, We may plant Ward.
wells Kidney Wax or Full Measure
and among the pole varieties the
| VII W tie Greasehaek or the Kentucky
Wonder will give excellent results:
AS to the time Of planting, | be-
lieve any time from this date on te
the first week III April should prove
very satisfactory.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
How to Get Rich.

J.. Pierpont Morgan said the secret
was to reinvest all dividends on
stocks, bonds and partnership n Its.
This was merely advice to seek Vbnn.
pound interest investments. II you
have Liberty Bond coupons coming
due or your regular dividends are
maturing, resolve to reinyest the in
come in war savings stamps. These
draw four per cent interest COM
pounded quarterly. Thus, your Y
money will be made to do double duty
and the war chest kept filed. Re
member the secret-invest the IN
terest your money earns. o
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
THOROUGH WORK.
How Donaldsonville Citizens Can
Find Freedom from Kidney
Troubles.

troubles.
If you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
"A Any ettifarsa b lle disease of the kidneys,
Use a 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, ss7 La
fayette street, Baton Rouge, La,
says: "For a long time suffered
severely from my kidneys. My back
was painful most Of the time and |
couldn't stoop without sharp pains
through it. I tried various medicines,
but got no relief. l was then advised
to use Doan's Kidney Pills and ! did.
I soon improved and when | had
finished three boxes | was cured OF
kidney complaint" IS
Price so cents, at all dealers.
Don't simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Gautreaux had. Foster
Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. .Y.-Ad,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
Tests to Prove Physical Fitness.

The director Of athletics at one
army camp has arranged a program
as means Of determining the rela-
tive athletic caliber Of the companies
in the division. Each man is req ired
to pass in eight of the following ksts
to obtain a positive mark for hisS bit: !:
Jump feet from a standing position;
chin 10 times; clear bar at feet 2
inches; throw a 12-pound shot 33
feet; climb 20-foot rope in Is sec
onds; dash so yards in Z seconds /;
run q mile iii minutes lift q 60
pound weight ever the head with one
hand; sit up from q supine position
with a 5O-pound weight suspended
from the back Of the head.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09

Meatless Tuesdays and Fridays,
wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays,
porkless Saturdays, and daily wheat
less and meatless meal in addition,
are basic in the food saving program.
Individual consumers are expected tc
cooperate with the food sellers and
distributors in fully carrying out the
s.fifty-ffty" and other plans which
have for their object the conservation
Of meat, wheat, sugar and animal
fats. The best Interpretation OF any
doubtful point is that which will save
the most food of the kind demanded
for war purposes.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-03-09
Neu,s of the
Photoplays.
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.
Sunday-Bryant Washburn in"'The
comedy.
Monday-Sessue Hayakawa in"The
Secret Game,' and Ford Weekly.
Special music a......
Tuesday-Efie Shannon and Niles
Welch in "Her Boy great patriotic
screen drama. Special music.
Wednesday-Henry B. Walthall in
"Little Shoes"
\ Thursday-Kitty Gordon in "The
Wasp"
Friday-Tom Mix in "six-shooter
Indy"
Saturday-Episodes of "a Daugh-
Ter of Uncle Sam" and ssThe Seven
Pearls" Pathe News, and comedy.