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The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
NUMBER 20
FUNDS FOR ROAD BUILDING
Plans Approved by Federal Govern.
2nent-~call for $26,s3I,9eO

| The report covering highway con-
! struction activities under the super~
vision Of the federal government du
ring the past three months, gives an
idea Of the proportions winch the
work may soon attain:
| The length Of the project approved
during the three months is 1900 miles
exclusive of a number Of important
bridges which will measure slightly
more than two miles
| Total cost Of the approved proJ
ects IS estimated as $26,353,848.39
tota! cost of the bridges at STATS
I46.!7 bringing the grand total to
$26,S31 ,e94.72s OF this sum the
states will pay about $16,5O0,oO0 NJ
more than three-ffths.
Up to the beginning Of the current
fiscal year the department had ap-
proved projects totalling 35,402
miles, costing approximately $58c ,~
struction federal aid funds had oeel,
allotted to the extent of S2O2.E64.-
4l4. The foregoing figures cover
mileage and cost of ri! roads ap~
proved by the department. SINCE the
inception Of federal aid. Consider
ing the allotments since the begin.
ming Of the current fisca! year, the
department has approved, from the
inception Of federal aid 10 Septem-
ber 80, 36,802 miles Of roads costing
$614,l53,31S.
Most of the mileage approved en-
braces graded earth, sand, clay and
gravel roads. Of those types the de-
partment approved projects totaling
l044.7 miles. The cost of construc-
ting these roads, comparatively small.
will be$10,949,286.17, it it estimated,
and Of that sum $4,383,995.62 has
been allotted from federal aid funds.
Various kinds Of macadam roads,
bituminous macadam predominating,
total 9O.45 miles,. Construction of
these roads will cost $2,944,771.56s
and Of this sum federal aid funds to
the extent Of $1,281. 1.920.16 will be
available.
Roads Of the highest type to be
constructed of concrete, bituminous
concrete, brick, and block, total 264.-
66 miles to cost 11,459,790.66.
Toward their construction the gov
ernment allotted from Federal aid
funds $4,012,646.36.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
NEW IMMIGRANT LAW.
Measure VIII Further Restrict Ad-
missions of Aliens.

A new immigration bill is pending
before congress, which is intended to
supercede the three per cent law
which has been in force since January
last, and which if adopted will further
restrict the admission Of aliens into
this country. The bill would limit
all foreign immigration for the next
three years, to- parents, husbands,
wives and minor children Of imY1i-
grants now in this country.
Should this plan be adopted it is
believed that immigration would be
restricted more than under the pres
ent method. Under the present law
357,15O persons are allowed to land
in this country for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1922, the number
being allotted among the nations of
Europe on the basis of per cent of
any country's nationals now residing
in America.
1t is said that there is considerable
opposition to the bill, and that Presi-
dent Harding is among it's opponents,
any may veto the measure if passed.
It is expected that the bill will pre-
cipitate acrimonious debate when it
comes up, despite the fact that there
is a pronounced sentiment in con-
gress that there should be further re-
strictions on immigration for protec-
ton of the United States during the
present period of tense economic,
political and racial readjustment.
The old theory that America is
the melting pot Of the world and that
immigrants can be admitted without
restriction and made good Americans
overnight has few supporters these
days. Genuine fear is expressed by
representatives in congress that un'
less theAbars are put up and kept up
whole peoples Of Europe will flee to
this country from the war-torn and
feminine stricken countries.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
FAITHFUL. SERVANT REWARDED
torrner School Superintendent OF ST.
James Given Silver Service.

Jos. N. Gourdain, former super
!ntendent OF the public schools Of st.
James parish, was the recipient Of a
beautiful silver smoking service, pre-
sented to him by the Louisiana school
officials, as a token Of their high es-
TEEN for the veteran educator The
presentation was made or the occa.
sion of the annual conference Of
State and Parish School officials, held
at Hotel Grunewald, New Orleans,
last week. The set consists Of large
silver tray in which is engraved ''To
Uncle Joe from the Louisiana School
officials, Christmas, 1921" large sill
yer box containing cigars, small
silver box filled with cigarettes, sill
yer urn filed with tobacco, six sill
Yer ash trays, a leather pouch and
several handsome pipes.
The presentation was made by T.
Il. Harris, state superintendent Of
public schools, who, in a splendid ad"
dress. paid glowing tribute to Mr..
Gourdain and his splendid and sue
cessful work in behalf of public edu-
cation in the state.
Mr.. Gourdain responded feelingiy,
referring to his efforts for many
years to better the school system Of
hi; parish, and lauded the people of
st. James who had honored him with
their confidence and cooperation for
many years.
In a very interesting article, in it's
last issue, the st. James Voice, pub
lished at Convent. refers to the pre-
Gentation made to Mr.. Gourdain as
follows:
"'The incident here related deserves
more than passing notice. In a way
it marks the closing Of an official and
political career remarkable for its ac-
complishments and length. To very
few men, indeed, is it given in the
ordinary span Of life to fill public
office for quarter of a century with
out the Interruptions usual in the
political and civic affairs of states
and parishes. Few officials, after so
many years in public service, retire
without defeat and amidst the ap-
plause of his constituents. The eco
rniums Of the people is Uncle Joe's
compensation and is only tangible
remuneration. But that is wealth
sufficient for any man. The Voice
Joins Mr.. Gourdain's friends over
the entire State in extending him it's
hearty good wishes for his happi-
ness"
Mr.. Gourdain has many friends in
Ascension, all of whom join with his
friends in st. James and throughout
the state, in extending to him sin
cere good wishes for a long life of
peace and contentment. e.,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Eleven Thousand Made Happy.

Eleven thousand poor children Of
view Orleans were made happy as a
result of the Times-Picayune's annual
ssMstrlbution of Christmas dolls and
smys ys which was made last Saturday.
lae distribution took place from
large tent in Lafayette square and
great was the JOY of the young recip-
tents of these cherished gifts, made
possible by the enterprise of this
great newspaper. The custom Of
sIIaislne funds by popular subscription
EB purchase holiday trinklets for the
Aassnldren Of the poor was established
Spy the Tlmes-Picayune several years
sgo, and at the approach of every
sSnrlstmas time the little beneiciaries
~ ks the papers benevolence look for
1ard to the advent of the day of dis
with feelings Of much joy
and pleasure.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Was Monday a Holiday?

Last Monday was observed as a
Legal holiday by the banks and pub
lie offices here and throughout the
state. Several days ago, LIE. Thomas,
state bank examiner, expressed the
opinion that it would be a holiday,
but withdrew this Monday. In a let
ter to the Times-Picayune, Mr..
Thomas said:
Il. wrote the other day that when
ever Christmas, New Years and
Jackson Day fell on Sunday the sue
ceeding day should be observed as a
legal holiday. I now find that the
act has been amended three or four
times since it was enacted. For this
reason I wish to recall the statement
I made that Monday should be OBJ
served as legal holiday. I have
requested an opinion on the matter
from the attorney general"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Many Killed BY Storm.

Fourty-four persons, three whites
and forty-one negroes, were killed
and property to the value at over a
million dollars was destroyed or dam
aged by a tornado which struck
southern Arkansas and northern Lou
isiana and Mississippi Friday night
of last week. The cyclone first hit
Crittenden county, Ark. From there
it dipped into Morehouse and Union
parishes, Louisiaan and then jumped
to Quitman, Coahoma, Carroll, Le-
fore and Yazoo counties Mississippi
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
4 Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

IN q, Sunday--Bebe Daniels in Zone
Wild Week" and Snub comedy.
Monday-Wm. Russell in "Chil-
ssafen of the Night" and Pathe News.
j, Tuesday - Elsie Ferguson in
Footlights."
u Wednesday-Mary Miles Minter
~ "Moonlight and Honeysuckles."
Thursday-Viola Vale in "Some-
sene in the House" and professional
Friday-Louise Glaum in 1.-The
sleopard Woman" and comedy.
saturday-Episodes of "Hurricane
ain1uteh' mad Yellow Arm" Pathe
news and Lonesome Luke in his la
ISL three-reel comedy, ''Now or
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Burglars Reap Big Harvest.

According to figures given out by
the police department of Chicago,
burglars, safe-blowers, pickpockets
and holdup men enjoyed most profi-
table year in that city this year. Their
loot from January 1, 1921 up to and
including December %, totaled $3,-
974,326. Of this sum $636,887 was
cash. The records also show that
$1,616.293 in merchandise and $107,-
1919 in cash had been recovered.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

In spite Of the progress being made
by the Disarmament conference ia
pan is said to be speeding her navy
building program to utmost capacity.
Two battleships, the Tosa and Kaga,
more powerful than anything afoat,
have been launched since the confer
ence began, and yet both of these
vessels ars scheduled to be scrapped
under the terms Of the naval reduc-
ton program Of the parley.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Carpenter and Plumbing Work.

When you are in need Of carpen-
ter or plumbing work give me a
trial. My prices are reasonable and
all work is executed in a neat and
workmanship manner. If you con-
template having any work done just
tell me to call and I will be glad to
discuss the matter with you. No job
too large, none too small. CAMILLE
ESNEAULT, Carpenter and plum.
Der. Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Travel by the Virgie-Valley Route.
Rate to New Orleans reduced to
S2.54.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Rub-My- -Tisn,, a pain killer.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
CHICAGO POLICE CHIEF
IS HELD IN CONTEMPT
Given Fine and Jail Sentence for
Criticising Judge David in
Wanderer Case. -
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 21.-Chief OF
Police Charles Fitzmorris was found
guilty'of contempt of court yesterday
because of interviews criticising Judge
David, who presided at sanity hear
nigs in the Wanderer case, and given
his choice of a 800 fine and five days
in the county jail or no fine and six
months in jail.
The finding was made by Judge
David. who suspended serving of the
mittimus for sixty days, however, to
give Fitzmorris' attorneys time to
prepare an appeal.
The case arose over Fitzmorris'
criticism of Judge David's conduct of
the case of Carl WandererS found
guilty of murdeGing his wife, her un-
born baby and. a ragged stranger,
who he used as a dupe in a mock
holdup. Judge David, in interviews,
then charged that statements made
by Fitzmorris and others in the
newspapers prevented Wanderer, who
is under death science. from getting
fair trial, particularly on his in
sanity plea. Fitzmorris. in reply. de-
clared that taking sides with Wan
derer in any way was the same thing
as encouraging murder in CMcagos
In a signed statement Chief Fitz-
morris declared that Judge David's S
handling of some cases gave crime
an impetus in Chicago.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
LEGION MEMBERS
SPLIT ON KU-KLUX

Existence of the Ku-Klux Klan in this
city was brought out following lively
debate that lasted for more than an
hour at the meeting of the George
Washington Post, No. 1, pioneer post
of the American Legion. in the board
room of the District building last night
The debate terminated in the legion
tabling two resolutions-one against and
the other favorable to the ku-klux.
The first resolution was offered by N.
J. Cosel, asking that the post condemn
all activities of the ku-klux Klan and
discourages any attempts on the part of
members of the legion to join. The reso-
tuition met defeat by large majority
vote,
Evening star., 1921-09-21
Second Resolution Also Tabled.

The second resolution, offered by
George E. Pickett. Sd, stated that inas-
much as no definite charges had beeh
proved in courts against the Ku-Klux,
Evening star., 1921-09-21
Plea fer Service Bureau.
Deleratc. to Convention.

The following delegates and alternates
were elected to represent the post at the
departmental convention October IA and
Is: Past Commander E. Lester Jones,
Commander Howard S: FISK, Charles b.
Hanford, John T. Taylor. H. w. Long
fellow, John Murphy, Kenneth A. Mac
Rae, T. v. Walker. A. E Haan. A: L.
Giacomini, Stephen F. Tnlman, Paul V.
Collins, R. A. Williams and Lew 8.
Mohler. Alternates: J: r.. Mcdonald.
P. B. Mccoy, E. p Ellis, w. N. Will
liams, p F. Taylor, E. T. Mutersbaugh.
L. o. Colbert. N. ]. Cosel, William
Lawler. Simon Shapiro, w. S. Royse.
s. F. Ralman and George f. Pickett. Sd.
Evening star., 1921-09-21

and also inasmuch as the organization
claimed to be alw-abiding and 100 per
cent American, the George Washing
ton Post 20 on record as counseling
no action until q fair and impartial IN
Sestigation was made by government au-
thorities. This resolution also was
tabled after a heated discussion rivaling
the most ardent debates in the history
of the post by vote of thirty-nine to
tw enty-nine.
y One of the most significant facts of the
whole discussion was disclosed IN
statement made following the meeting
by the adjutant of the post, Lew 5.
Mohler, who said that not only were
there sympathizers of the ku-hlux kian
present, but members of the Dfstr1ct
khan itself. for he had been approached
on two different occasions during the
meeting by men on the subject OF join
ing. Mr.. Mohler would not disclose any
names, however.
Plea fer Service Bureau.
Resolutions were adopted asking TOR
the retention of the. American Legion's
national service bureau in this city on
the grounds that at present closer con-
tact could be made with disabled SOL
diers requiring compensation.
The post also voted for the erection
of a monument to the soldiers OF the
world war in Arlington cemetery, the
increase of 500 allowance by the gov
ernment for funeral expenses for eX-
service men, and the retention of the
bonus or a similar compensation for
medical officers in the public health
hospitals
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01

IN January and February much of
j. the years sewing is disposed of
~ well regulated households for
these months bring The annual sales
u white goods for house furnishings
and undermuSlins and the displays
Of new cotton fabrics for spring At
the same time the shops accommodate
ingly bring out whatever has devel-
uped In styles in undermuslinS. in
children's clothes and in wOmen's wash
dresses. especially in practical house
dresses. In fashion centers also there
IRE enlightening exhibitions of hand
some wash dresses.
In the average home It is spring
sewing for the children that can he
disposed of in the heart of winter to
the best advantage One of the models
turned out for the hapner is pictured
here and shows no startling departure
from present styles. Any of the plain,
fairly heavy wash fabrics are suited
to 1t and its appeal lies in its neat
ness and girlishneSS. II has q plated
skirt and IA plain Smock with three
quarter length, tlaring sleeves. The
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01

= HE day of the fur hat, which vas
l. due TO arrive at least month ago,
was postponed by October weather
which persisted in lingering with us
into December. But every hat has Its
day aud, come what will. our fur hats
are a part OF the play In January and
February anyway. They are too at
tractIve to neglect and this season
they took their responsibilities light
iy: for almost all of them are only
partly made OF fur. We have fur and
velvet, often with establishment Of
sparkling bead embroidery, fur and
brilliant, rich brocades, fur and en-
broidered fabrics; the fur providing
brims for all sorts Of gay and inter-
esting crowns.
The furs best liked are the short
haired velvety pelts, as Hudson seal,
mole skin, beaver, caracul. sable. SPUR
rel and mink. Ermine appears occa-
sionally, but nearly always as a trim
ming, and very handsome velvet hats
with knots or bows of fur or emplace-
ments of fur panels on the brins, sae
shown snoux other fur hats Occa-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01

round neck is finished daintily witt
an inset collar of white. hatiste F"'
decoration. "a b"r,lr" pattern in col
ored floss and very simple stitchcrA
finishes off the uccS. the sleeves and
The bottom of the smock. 1t is In
This simple nccd'eWogh that the model
shows a variation from its predeceS
sors. There is also something littl"
new in colOrs-that is. shades AMI
tints have changed Il trifie.
1t is noteworthy that styles Tor
young misses are growing more con
sentative; that they are getting back
TO something like common sense after
much extravaganza in the past season
or So. Too much elaboration, too rich
materials. too many c0lOrs robbed the
dress of young girlhood of its
own particular charm, which must
always lie on the side of dantineSS
or simplicity; and charm is the most
valuable asset of the flapper, as 1t il
of all wOmankind There Is nothing
more unpleasing than OyerdreSsed
Young girls
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01
Simple Deduction.

"bo you know anything about palm
iStry HERBERT she asked.
"Oh, not much he answered with
an air of modcSty. Not great deal
although ! had an experience last night
which mi@hl be considered u remark
able example of the art you mention.
happened 10 glance mt the hand of
a friend. and | Immediately predicted
hc would presently b"cOmr The pos
SCISSOR of considerable amount of
money. Bcforc ne left the room he
had nice little sum handed to him. -
And you f0ret0ld that from his
handF'
"Nc>. II had four aces i'm it,"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01

You look as though you had some
| thing hidden away. You have a Sc
| cret for us. eh, Mr.. Giant"
"Weii, well, we'll, maybe you're
! right" he said
And as he said so the great enormous
sleeves he wore began to shake and
move. and suddenly they saw many Of
! the little fairies running down old Mr..
] Giants sleeves and coming out over
his hands and jumping about laughing
with delight.
! 81 did have something up my sleeve,
! ha. ha. that was true enough" said
old Mr., Giant.
] "A good Joke" said Billie Brownie.
{ Just then along came n fairy carry
! ing an enormous whistle and cake
of soap. fowl and a basin filled with
/ water.
( "Nhat in the world are you doing,
| Fairy?" they ak asked. And won't
your water freeze on this cold day?"
I'm seeing that this whistle lives
/ IN TO the reputation ii has" said the
| fairy. "They use the expression as
c}ean rs whistle and must see that
/ this whistle is 10 disgrace 10 the fam
/ ily name. and 81 I'm constantly wash
| ing nv own face and hands. for I want
| to be as clean as a whistle, and the
whistle must be clean to keep up its
reputation"
They all laughed loudly, and only
stopppd when they heard sound com
| ing from one of the branches of a fir
! tree.
Who's up there?" they called.
81 am" shouted Fairy Princess Twi-
| light Bell. II am up tree because
J don't know what tn do. | was off on
a twilight party and didn't have time
to make my frock. So | don't know
whether TO come 10 the fancy dress
marty as am. or 10 stay away because
| 7 haven't costume, SO I'm up tree,
nr IN other words. I'm greatly puzzled
about what to do"
"Coue down. come down" they call
ed. and Fairy Princess Twilight Bell
came down laughing. "A gay iittie
luke I played on all Of you. | acted
out the old. old joke OF being puzzled
err nm tree. Ha. ha." she laughed In
! hcrA musical voice
And then from the ground they saw
arising the Fairy Queen. She had
been living on a bed of snow and she
was dressed in a gown Of glistening
snow. with starlike jewels In it.
And none Of you saw what was
right under your noses" she laughed
as She Joined the jolly party.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01

pleasure if the gift is a result of her
handiwork
Little Plum Cakes.-McaSure four
cupfuiS of -four, one cupfuI each Of
sugar and butter one teaSpooHfuI of
mixed spices, and one half teaspoon
ful Of salt. Beat the butter To u
cream; add three we'll beaten eggs,
oHe-haIf pound of raiSins, the sccdlesS
kind, and one half-pOund Of currants.
Add To the flour mixture and beat
hard for ten minutes. This will form
stiff paste. Dredgc flour on tin
baking sheets and drop the batter the
size Of Il walnut on them. Bake in
brisk oven.
Seed Cakes.-The otd-fashioned seed
cakes which our grand ana great grand
mothers enjoyed have not lost any of
their dcliciouSncss. Wash one Cupful
of butter in one-half cupful of rose
water, then cream il and add two cup
fuls of sugar. Beat four eggs and
add TO the first mixture with three
tablespoonfuls of caraway seed and
three drops of the oil of cinnamon
add One-half cupful Of boiling wafer
with one-half teaspOOnful of soda and
half teaSpoonfu of salt. Add four
cupfutS Of Hour and. if needed. n Ill
tie milk. Drop on buttered paper or
baking sheets in balls the size of nut
megs and bake in moderate oven.
This recipe dates back to 100
Cider Cake.-Cream one eupfui Of
butter, add two cupfuls Of sugar. one
fourth teaspoonful OF salt and one tea
spoonful Of cinnamon and allspice
mixed; add three well beaten eggs, a
cupful Of cider and one teaspoonful
Of soda. Mix with three cupfulS OF
-four and bake in n loaf in a moderate
oven. Cover with brown sugar frost
ing This cake was great favorite
In 1896.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-01
FAiRYLAEo GtLL

..,... .... 10 have q a.'." ...l
Ia. r...,.- 10y. ".ad 800 .,. .-
r ... Mil lua al COME Co. barry ...
.,.u.-r.N evening at ri-Ht o'r.u...
Wen, .utn- So dress ia fancy c,~..,-
and we're .ain- 70 har" "a great a.H
Of fun" she said.
And HAT was tn Invitation Size
took around to everyone.
The very next evening they a1 AR.
rived in plenty of time, and there Wore
the most remarkable costumes lou
have ever seen.
There were -yIS."~ anal there We're
,n,.ht~ aud beautifully @ouH"d Iad.c.
aud There were gnOurS and brownies
dressed Er animals, and many OF the
elves Had dressed aN birds.
\ number of the fairies were miss.
ing. however, and everyone wondered
msl when they would come and just
what they would wear.
In a few minutes after the guests
had arrived. along came old Mr.. Giant.
lie wore q huge costume which stuck
out and made him look larger than
ever.
His sleeves were the most enormous
things you ever did see.
We'll. old Mr.. Gianl." HEY all said,
you have It joke in mind TO tell us"
What makes you think So" asked
SIR. Giant,
oh, you have s@mch:n" ia The way
o., surprise or ajuE", Tor you've got
an expression on your face which says
quite plainly that you've something up
your sleeve"
Something up my sleeve. cA?' asked
Mr.. Giant Pray tell me what that
means
Well" said Iillie Brownie. "Wbcu
creatures have some secret they know
or >orie plan on hand. or something
they mean 10 spring. they say, you've
something up yorr sleeve They mean
that there is something hidden either
in the way of a surprise. a joke, a
pack of cards-anything.
And 50 We sAthat you have some
thing up your peve, for you look it.