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The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Prayer beads, prayer books and
religious articles of all kinds always
on hand at F. L. Trepagnier's Jew
elry store.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Don't buy your Christmas toys un-
til you have examined Shaheen's
stock; biggest in town.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Just received! One car Of lump
coal at the Ascension Coal Yard,
Mrs. j. J. Lafargue, proprietor.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20
ANNOUNCEMENT !!
OPENING OF NEW RESTAURANT

I wish to announce to my friends
and the public in general that on
December 25, will open a RES
TAURANT in the south half Of the
double building in Railroad avenue
in which my barbershop is located.
| have engaged the services of first
class chef and short order meals will
be served at all hours. Orders will
be taken for special dishes on short
notice. Popular prices will prevail
and prompt, polite and courteous at
tention given to ALL A share of your
patronage will be appreciated.
JOHN OUBRE
2O6 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Come early and make your selec-
tion of Christmas toys, while the
stock is complete -Shaheen's, Rail
read avenue and Claiborne street.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20
Dnnalnsnnhtllr Uhtrf
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919

Get your supply of coal now at
the Ascension Coal Yard, Mississippi
street.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20
TREsPAss NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that no bunting,
lV fishing or trespassing is allowed on the
Minnie and st. Alice plantations in St.
James parish. Treapassers ON eitEer Of
these places will be prosecuted to the full
est extent of the law
MRS. GLERVILLE HIMEL.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20
SOLICITORS WANTED.

HOUSEWIVES. ECONOMICAL FOOD
III PRODUCTS. Guaranteed. Cero But
ter Kreamlite Cocoannt Custara,
Lemon Cream. Solicitors wanted. Samples
and particulars 25c. Write, CRESCENT
SPECIALITY CO.. Baton Rouge, La. :
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

caflnot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease.
and in order to cure It YOU must take in
ternal remedies. Halls ~Gatarrf Cure is
the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a alIack medicine It
was prescribed by one1of the best ply
sicians in this country for years ana ~
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect conlbina-
tion OF the two ingredients Is what pro-
.duces such wonderful results in curing
catarril Send for testimonials. frees
f. j. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price Tae.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Let us do your job work.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Mrs. Margaret Duffy of Chicago,
mother of Sister Margaret Mary, one
Of the good Sisters Of the St. Vincent
Convent at this place, spent three
weeks here recently visiting her
daughter While in Donaldsontille
Mrs. Duffy stayed at the home of
Mrs. S. Fl. St. Martin, in Iberville
street, and in company with her host
paid a brief and very appreciated
cali at the Chief Office. 1t was a
source of much pleasure to the pub
Usher to meet the visitor. Mrs. Duffy
is pleasant and affable lady and
during her sojourn here made many
friends and acquaintances. She de-
parted for her home last Monday
much to the regret Of all who had the
pleasure of meeting her.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20

Leon Gaudin and his son, Leon,
Jr., of Darrow, who were engaged as
chief and assistant sugarboilers.
respectively, at the Oakley factory
in Assumption parish for the last
grinding, returned home Tuesday.
The place completed the seasons run
last Sunday. Only standard granu-
lated sugar and molasses were manu-
factured. This is Mr.. Gaudin's thir-
teenth consecutive year of employ
ment as chief boiler at this place.
The factory will begin refining
Cuban sugar in the next few days,
beginning with 1900 bags which has
been contracted for, and if the ex-
pertinent proves successful more Gu
ban sugar will be acquired and the
refinery will be kept in operation I'M
til August.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-20
JOHN OUBRE

206 Railroad Ave-, Donaldsonville, La.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
CLEMENCEAU DEFINES POSITION
 IN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES; TO
 SUPPORT FREEDOM OF THE SEAS
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec 3O-In heated session of the chamber of deputies Premier Georges Clemenceau today defined his position regarding the freedom of the The session was filled with situations and times open rupture seemed imminent between the supporters of the premier and those opposed to his policies
 ANNOUNCES FOR ENGLAND
 Cenenceau in outlining several matters that would be taken up the peace conference stated that he would port England ill the question of the freedom of the He declared that his attitude this matter had the approval of President Wilson, with whom he had held several ferences.
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS MAY BE FORMED
 In making his address to the chamber the premier in dcated that league of nations might be formed at the time that the peace treaty drafted This matter will be taken up the conference and should meet with the ap prova of the nations represented at the session it would doubtedy be included in the treaty. VOTE OF CONFIDENCE GIVEN
 Following the of the premier roll call taken for the purpose of expressing vote of confidence in Ceenceau, which expressed with but few dissenting voices.
 MINISTER MAKES SHORT ADDRESS
 Following the expression of confidence Foreign Minis Stephen Pncon took the floor and in few remarks stated the aims of France for the future and also what matters would be presented at the conference.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
UNITED STATES SHOULD ATTAIN
 EQUAL FORCES
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Secretary of the Navy Daniels appeared before the house naval committee today in behalf of the six hundred million dol. lar-three year building program.
 In the course of his remarks the secretary stated that if the league of nations is formed that the United States should be represented in the international naval police force by as large unit as any other nation.
 Secretary Daniels also stated that, in his opinion, the building program should be held up for while, or at least until the peace conference was finished. He pointed out that if it was the decision of the conference and the allies to agree to reduc- tion of armaments that in all prob. ability the United States had already sufficient ships to answer it's purpose.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
TAFT APPROVES TRIP TAKEN BY
 THE PRESIDENT
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-William H. Taft in an address at banquet to- day stated that he heartily approved of the trip of President Wilson to Europe. No other man," he declared, "has more influence with the Eng. fish common people and the other peoples of the allied nations than has the President. He has even more influence than their own princes and leaders" Taft attributes the popu. larity of President Wilson to his statement of the principles on which the United States entered the war.
 MT. Trait also gave his endorse ment to the plan for league of na. tions, stating that as protective measure to smaller nations, nothing formerly proposed would have such weight with greedy powers as would such a powerful protectorate.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
MANY KILLED
 IN EXPLOSION
 OF GAS MAINS
(The Associated Press)

LEBANON. New Jersey. Dec. 30.--- A gas explosion of unusual violence occurred here today in the building occupied by the post office with the result that twelve are dead and twelve more seriously injured. The explosion is attributed to leaky main, which allowed the gas to gath CT in the building, exploding from some unknown cause.
 There were two explosions: the first being the most violent, owing 10 it being confined. With the first explosion the roof was seen to rise and go to pieces. the debris being scattered for many blocks. The sec ond explosion caused the walls of the building to fall inward, burying all within the building and severely injuring those who had escaped the first upheaval.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
PRESIDENT RECEIVED IN TRUE DEMOCRATIC SPIRIT BY MAYOR
 OF MANCHESTER; MADE SPEECH
(The Associated Press)

MANCHESTER, Dec. 3O-President Woodrow Wli-| son arrived i'll this city early this morning on special tra The depot and crowded with thousands of peo pie who anxious to see the man whom all u oPe speaking about.
 RECEIVED BY LORD MAYOR AND COUNCIL
 AS the train drew into the depot the carriage convey ing President Wilson stopped at designated place where the lord mayor and council ot the city were stad Oh ue scedng from the brief address ot welcome was ex tended and the presentation ot the members o the couc and leading citizens made The President acknowledged each introduction with hearty handsake that did much toward creating feeling all around. The reception tormae over the President and lord mayor entered an awaiting and conveyed to the lord mayor resi- dence at which place he will be doiciled during hs vs
 MAKES A BRIEF ADDRESS TO PEOPLE
 During the course of the afternoon President Wilson made address the people from the balcony o1 the city hail. He dwet at length peace matters and particularly on the standing between America and England In the course of his remarks he staed America not interested in European politics. America IS interested Ill partnership of rights between America and Europe It not interested merely ill Europes peace but ill the worlds peace America will join combination ot power which IS not colDha tion of us al.'
 SHOWS SIGNS OF STRENUOUS DAYS
 The President is showing the strain thru which he has gone his arrival Europe nearly all o which time has been devoted to york; and alter enjoying family dinner the of the lord mayor announced his intention ot re-
 ng early The trip has been which required consider able stamina to undergo.
 KING GIVES FAREWELL DINNER
 LONDON, Dec 3O-kng George gave farewell dlr- ne to President and Mrs. Wilson before his departure for Manchester The function held i'll the state dining room with only the king and queen and the President and Mrs. Wilson present.
 LEAVES TUESDAY FOR PARIS
 The time of departure for the President for Paris IS stated be Tuesday morning. On his return to the Trench city he will leave immediately for Rome arriving there Fri day. Rome will be the only city in Italy that will be visited by the President.
 LEAVES FOR AMERICA IN FEBRUARY
 PARIS, Dec. 3O.-From present indications 1t IS be- eved that the President will sail for America about Feb ruary tenth It is thot that by this time affairs will be such shape that his presence will longer be required at the peace deliberations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
MONTANA JOINS.
 RANK OF DRYS
(The Associated PresS)

HELENA, Dec. 20.-The state of Montana will be numbered among the ranks of the drys from the first day of January. the dry law going into effect at midnight.
 One of the provisions of the law is that any liquor held for private use shall not be interfered with. As a result of this section of the law those who use liquor have been stocking up for the past few days. Many of the heaviest users have sev. eral months supply stored away. It is expected that within a short time premium will be offered for bot tied goods by those who were not financially strong enough to lay in a supply.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
FOR
 SAVING WILL OPEN JAN. r
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3O.-The New Years savings campaign will be in operation on January 17th and will be considered as an annual celebra- tion as On that day occurs the birth anniversary of Benjamin Franklin.
 The entire day turnout the east will be devoted to organizing thou sands of saving societies, and other organizations along like lines. The goal will be set for the sale of two billions of dollars worth of war say. ings stamps during the year.
 Several of the large business houses of this city have already laid their plans for the disposal of thou. sands of dollars worth of the baby bonds on the opening day.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
POLES LANDING
 THEIR FORCES
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 30.-The Berlin Anzeiger reports that the Poles are landing a large force of troops at Danzig. The forces seem to be well supplied with munitions of war and are imbued with an aggressive spirit.
 1t is thot that the intention of the Polish forces is for an invasion ot Eastern Prussia, having for it's ulti- mate object the seizure of Danzig and Posen and also Eastern Prussia. Silesia and a part of Pogrania.
 It is stated by several who are informed on the subject that the movement will be opposed by the Bol- sheviki, who see in the new forces some possible contention against their own objectives.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
CHINA TO ASK FOR PROVINCE
 OF KlAOCH0W
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Dec. 30-The Chinese peace mission arrived here today en. rounte to Versailles and will leave on the next outgoing steamer.
 In an interview today the leader of the delegation stated that one of the requests to be presented by the commission at the conference would be for the restoration of Kiaochow. which province has been under the protectorate of Germany since 1898.
 Among other things to be asked at the session will be the readjust- ment of international trade relations so that China may be placed on an equal plane with other nations. 9th. CT matters than these were not di- vulged.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
TWO COUNTRIES
 REPRESENTED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The state has been notified of an unusual condition existing in Petro- grad pertaining to the diplomatic corps of the nations that maintain consulates there.
 At the present time but two na- tions have representatives there Switzerland and Persia. This unusual condition is believed to be caused by the unsettled state of affairs caused by the activities of the Bol- sheviki, with whom all countries seem to be at outs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
QUESTION OF
 INDEMNITIES IS
 SETTLED EASY
(The Associated Press)

BERLIN, Dec. 30.-The matter of indemnities, which has been disturb. ing the minds of several of the gov ernment officials for the past few weeks. appears to have been already decided upon, as pertains between Germany. the allies and America.
 At the time of the signing of the armistice one of the provisions con- tained in the articles dealt with this question. In effect it was that there would be no restrictions as to the indemnities; Germany stood obligat- ed to indemnify the invaded dis tricts of Belgium and France and to pay all civilians of these districts for their losses.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
YOUNG GERMAN STATES SLAYER
 OF ROOSEVELT
(The Associated Press)

WITH AMERICAN ARMY OF OC- CUPATION, Dec. 30.-Christian Don nouser, a young German aviator who is living near one of the camps of the American army, stated today that It was he who killed Quentin Roose- welt in an encounter in the air.
 The young German gives graphic narration of the fight between himself and the American. He says that young Roosevelt fought gamely and at times had the advantage over him but owing to his inexperience in avia tion this advantage was soon over- come in favor of the German. The battle was fought at an elevation of between two to three thousand meters and the young American was vanquished only after one of the hard est fights that the victor had ever experienced.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06

bounced upon the unsuspecting fe- line and administered such injuries that death resulted.
 Where Bill came from no one seems to know. His early history is a blank, but he has been associated with the smoke emporium ever since the day he wandered into the store and took up his residence among the peanuts and Bull Durham. Every one who patronized the smoke house was a friend of Bills, and his demise will be accordingly felt.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
EsoaIlopsd Turnlps.

Esoallopsd Turnlps.
 Boil the turnips in large pieces un. til tender, then cut in cubes or If one likes them extra attractive, use 8 potato scoop. Make a white sauce using a tablespoonful each of butter and -four with pint of rich milk. Put layer of the turnips. then a layer of the sauce we'll seasoned with salt and pepper. repeat until the tur- nips are all used. Sprinkle with but tered bread crumbs and place in a hot oven long enough to brown the crumbs. Turnip balls may be added to potato salad, the potatoes also cut into balls. These may be combined in a creamed potato adding little onion juice for flavor.
 Onion and Potato Puffs.
 Chop fine several cold, boiled on ions, mix with mashed potato and bind with a beaten egg. Roll into flat balls, season we'll and fry light brown in bacon fat. The potato cakes may be made adding a spoon. full of onion on top of each and fold ing, then fry. Garnish with parsley A Salt Cod Dinner.
 Take third of pound of salt codfish, cut in pieces two inches square and one-half inch thick. and scald in three waters. Boil two large beets until tender. cook four medium sized potatoes until mealy and dry and dice two slices of salt pork and fry until the little cubes are brown with plenty of drippings. Have every thing ready at the same instant. The true salt cod devotee will first mash the potato with a fork, then shred the fish and mix 1t with the potato over this slice or two of hot beet Dice the beet and mix with the other two. then add pork dice and drippings and cover with a generous spoonful of thin cream sauce. This Is mos, truly a dish in which the proof ol the pudding is in the eating" This recipe may be doubled or increased to fit the size of the family served. TamaIe Pie.
 Make a mush by stirring two cup fuls of corn meal into six cupfuls oi boiling water. add one and one-hall teaspoonfuls of salt and cook 45 minutes. Brown one onion sliced ir hot fat, add a pound of hamburger steak and stir until well scared, then add salt and pepper and two cup fuls of tomato. A sweet red pepper or a green one is an addition. Grease a baking dish and put layer of the mush then layer of the meat and cover with mush. Bake one.half hour Dried Fish chowder.
 One-half pound salt fish. four cups potatoes, cut in small pieces, two ounces salt pork, one small onion chopped. four cups skim milk. foul ounces crackers.
 Salt codfish, smoked halibut or oth CT dried fish may be used in this chowder. Pick over and nhred the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
10 INSURANCE
 AFTER JAN. 4TH
(The Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The war risk bureau announces that after January 4th 1t will cease to issue policies on cargo vessels.
 It also announces that no more in. surance will be issued to seamen en. gagged either on board government vessels or the merchant fleet. Dur. ing the war insurance was required of each ship leaving for ports in the war zone. This will cease owing to the present peace status
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
Timely Hints for the Housewife

fish, holding it under lukewarm water Let 1t soak while the other ingredients of the dish are being pre- pared. Cut the pork in small pieces and fry it with the onion until both are 9 delicate brown, add the pota toes, cover with water and cook un til the potatoes are soft. Add tht milk and fish and reheat. Salt, if necessary. It Is well to allow the crackers to soak in the milk while the potatoes are being cooked, then remove them and finally add the chowder just before serving. Scotch Broth.
 Three pounds mutton, two table spoons pearl barley. two tablespoons minced onion, two tablespoons lninced turnip, two tablespoons minced car rot. two tablespoons minced celery. two tablespoons salt, one teaspoon pepper, one tablespoon minced rars- ley. three quarts cold water. Remove the bones and all the fat from the mutton. cut the meat into small pieces and put 1t into stew pan with the water, chopped vegeta- bles. barley and all the seasoning ex- cepting the parsley. It will be found convenient to tie the bones in piece of white cloth before adding them to other ingredients. Bring the stew to boil, quickly skim it'and thicken with flour and add the chop ped parsley.
 Chicken Livers.
 One pound chicken flyers. one-half pounds of butter. two yolks of eggs, onehalf tablespoon beef extract. two green peppers, one small onion, one half tablespoon salt and one-quarter tablespoon pepper.
 Fish Outlets.
 | Cooked fish of any kind. an equal quantity of cooked rice or barley, one teaspoon of butter to each cupful of | lIle IulAluIc. OcdSOu lO IdSlc. 1Ouuu the fish and mix it with the cereal while warm. When cold shape into outlets and fry.
 Mexican Rice.
 Fry three pieces of salt pork or bacon until crisp, then add third of a cupful of rice, four tomatoes, one large pepper and medium-sized on ion. all cut up. and pour over the rice and fat. AS 1t cooks add vege- table water saved from draining po- tatoes or other vegetables: season well with salt and pepper, add few dashes of paprika and serve very hot. Tomato Rarebit.
 Melt tablespoonful of butter in a saucepan; when bubbling hot add a tablespoonful of flour; when smooth add cupful of strained tomatoes and when cooked smooth and thick add a half cupful of grated cheese, a half cupful of milk and a well beaten egg Stir until the egg sets. season we'll and serve on graham crackers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
MANY VESSELS
 ARE RELEASED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30-The ship ping board has released all Ameri. can merchant vessels of four thou sand tons or less from further ser vice under their direction. The order affects over forty vessels who are now on their way to their home ports from foreign ports.
 The shipping board still retains the right to control the private rates to be charged by these vessels in plying their trade and also for the designa. tion of what routes the vessels shall enter for shipping to other ports.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
ORDERS WITH MARY NATIONS
 ARE CANCELLED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30-Secretary Baker announces that over sixty per cent of outstanding war orders with foreign nations were cancelled.
 A large portion of the cancelled orders were ewith the British and French governments, who were very accommodating in the matter, acqui- escing readily.
 The material which Is ready for delivery and that already on the way will be accepted. That which Is be- ing manufactured will be completed and shipped to the countries ordering [it
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
MORE WAGES TO
 TELECRAPHERS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Owing to many of the railroad telegraphers re- ceiving little or no advance in wages by the recent order issued by William Gibbs McAdoo covering wage sched. ules an amendment has been made whereby those who were omitted are now included in the order.
 The news has been received with much qualification by the men in- cluded in the order and it prevented wholesale resignations as the men declared that they could not purchase comforts with the wages being earn ed under the old schedule.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
IS STUDYING FOR
 FUTURE EVENTS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The war has inaugurated a series of studies for the purpose of making provisions for the future. Profiting by the past experience plan will be arrived at whereby the industrial resources of the country may be overnight. It is planned that after working scheme has been arrived at that a permanent organ. ization will be formed.
 In connection with this work the national council of defense plans to have a relationship between that or ganization and the industries so that the war organization will be complete and in working order at moments notice.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-06
GREAT FIRES IN
 CONSTANTINOPLE
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 30.-It Is reported here that great fires are now raging in the suburban portions of Constan. tinople.
 Pera, across the Golden Horn from the city proper, is in flames and Kadi Keui is said to be burning also. The origin of the fires is believed to be the work of incendiaries to prevent them from being occupied by the allies.