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JHorgmtCttg Jatlç Kefricfn Published Daily Except Sunday C. E. KING, Manager. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION 1 Year in advance ........$4.00 6 Months in advance .......2.00 3 Months in advance 1.00 1 Month ...................40 1 Week ...................10 Rates of Readers, Notices, Cards •f Thanks, Obituaries, etc: Per line first issue ........... 6c Subsequent issues .......... 2%c Rates on display advertisements, Ring Manager's Office, 278. Entered as second class mail mat ter at the Postoffice of Morgan City, La. ANNOUNCEMENT is a Congressman Whit P. Martin an-led Bounces his candidacy, on the pro-1 gressive Ticket, for re-election as a protectionist from the Third Con-Jterhoff gressional District of Louisiana to tile 65th U. S Congress at the gener -1 al election to be held on Tuesday, November 7th, 1916. We are authorized to announce Wade O. Martin as a candidate for Congress in the Third Congressional District of Louisiana, subject to the action of the Democratic voters at the general election to be held the 7th of November. Evangeline Theatre PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK •si TO-NIGHT ' TO-NIGHT The Gilson Stock Company Id "The Woman He Bought" A Society Drama in Four Ants Starting Sunday Night THE GREATEST ARRAY OF PHOTO PLAYS EVER SHOWN IN MORGAN CITY. WE ARE GOING TO GIVE YOU A REAL TREAT IN FILMDOM. A SOLID WEEK OF FEATURES, IN OTHER WORDS A FEA ' TURE WEEK. Our Programme will be composed of the STAR SCREENS OF THE DAY, itEAD AND BE WISE. For Sunday Night The Famous Paramount Super Feature Starring the Idol of the Screen "MARY PICKFORD" as the beloved MADAME BUTTERFLY It is rarely indeed that the motion picture public ha* been privileged to witness exclusively artistic per formances as that of Mary Pickford in the Famous Play ers Film Co's screen adaption of John Luther Longs im mortal classic, "MADAME BUTTERFLY." For pure Pathos and dramatic appeal the Photo Pro duction of Madam Butterfly has few equals in the wohle realm of stage fiction, stage or screen. In conjunction with the above wonderful classic, we are going to introduce the foremost Comedian of the Universe. "CHARLES CHAPLIN" Who will appear in a comedy production named "THE FLOORWALKER" The idea of filming this production and naming it the FLOORWALKER, has conceived while Mr. Chaplin was in New York, just before signing that $750,000 contract he visited the different department stores of that city and he noticed the floorwalkers there answering thous ands of questions which were put to him by the differ ent girls and he remarked, I believe I can make the world laugh from the beginning to end if I would film a production and name it the floorwalker. And He did, if you dont believe it and dont laugh, we will gladly give you your coin back at the box-office. A FIFTY CENT SHOW FOR A DIME, TEN CENTS Monday, November 6th 6th Episode LIBERTY IN TWO REELS 3rd Reel. A DESPERATE RESOLVE, An I M. P. Drama of merit. „ 4th Reel. MODEL 46 A Classic Komedy. 5th Reel. Universal Animated Weekly, Always Interest ing. Tuesday, November 7th ANOTHER PARAMOUNT CLASSIC PHOTO PLAY Presenting MARGUERITE CLARK In one of her greatest Screen Triumphs x "SILKS and SATINS" A Photo of Youth, Love, Sorrow and Laughter. Note^From The Film Exchange, SILKS and SATINS is one of the sweetest and most charming photo play romances yet produced on the Paramount Programme, by the Famous Players Film Co. Wednesday, November 7th FREE.. ..FREE PATHOS Wonderful serial, Presenting "THE IRON CLAW" Featuring PEARL WHITE. CREIGHTON, HALE and SHELDON LEWIS, A Trio of Stars in the Pathe Field. Chapter 1. 'THE VENGENCE OF LEAH" 3rd Reel Pathe Special. Featuring Emy Whelan, , "IN THE LOADSTONE" in two reels 5th reel. "LUKES WASHPÜL WAITING." A worth while Komedy Drama, featuring Lonesome Luke. This excellent program is Mr. Loeb's treat. Admission Free. ' Thursday, Novem b er 8th. For your consideration, from now on Thursday's wiil be our FOX NIGHTS. As an opener we take pleasure in presenting VIRGINIA PEARSON In "BLAZING LOVE" A Photo Drama of Heart Interest. • S New VO '.Vr--' doubt ed said light on • two dress State sales A ed, i that I the 'WOMAN HE BOUGHT" Tonight the Gilson Company will close their engagement in a society drama "The Woman he Bought." It said to be the strongest play in the company's entifre repertoire. A comedy drama right up to now, and one that is "different." The title sugests the story. The question to be answered "why, how and where did he buy her, and what happened." It must have been gratifying indeed to the company to play to such good crowd that witnessed "A Bachelor's Honeymoon" last night. was a real comedy and the audi ence rocked in a storm of laughter and applause. Mr. Gilson fully satisi fied the demands made upon him and kept the audience in an uproar over his singular and strenuous "honeymoon." He was well support by the company ™d each one deserves special mention. The vaude ville by Miss Hazelton and Mr. Win was well rendered and en cored. The company wil be welcomed a gain and are leaving many friends. tomorrow, Sunday, November 5, at H a. m. and 7:45. Sunday school at PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES Presbyterian services will be held 10 a. m. Wise Shoppers W ill Flock Here We own over $50,ooo Worth of Merchandisi T hat was contracted for over six months ago, and vv< j are positively selll' ! these goods to you at a less price than th^r could he bought for now i wholesale. We expect to make the month of November a record breaker !! we promise you the goods and prices that will make us do it, Our Women's and Misses section offers the newest and Dresses, Coats, etc., at the lowest possible prices. smartest Vast Showing of TOP COATS at $4.90, $5.90, $6.90, and up to $20 Every desirable color can be had Our New York Office has just shipped us 25 new and up to the min ute tailored suits, these suits will be on sale THURSDAY at $14.98, $17.98, $22.48 and $29.98, these are positively the best values in the City and must be seen to be appreciated. SPECIAL VALUES IN SILKS 36 inch Taffeta's in Blue or Black, worth $1.50, our price $1.35 a yard 36 inch Silk Poplin in all colors worth $1.25, our price 98c the yard Fancy Silks for waists and trimmings, special 98c the yard In Ladies and Misses Shoes we are showing the best values in the city 13 inch boots, sold everywhere at $6, our price $3.98 Ladies lace or button boots, a $4.50 value, our price $2.98. Misses all leather shoes, $1.49 and $1.98 are big values MEN'S FURNISHINGS, HATS A ND CL OTHING We carry the biggest stock of any store in the parish. Young men's suits in blues and fancies, worth to-day $18, our price $12.50 Men's and Young Men's HART SCHAFFNER SUITS as $18 to $25 are acknowledged to be the best values in the world today. XT 3 J SE a» Copyright Hart Sduffaer ft Mao, Read This Guarantee You Get With Every H. S, & M. Suit OUR CLOTHE1S are guaranteed to be satisfactory to the wearer; and this guarantee is given without reservation,| modification or exception. Any man who sells our clothes is definitely authorized to extend to any man whb buys f them our unqualified assurance of satisfaction ; which means colors, all wool fabrics, the quality of other materials; the j tailoring, the fit, the value at the price and the money back if you are not satisfied. HART SCHAFFNER & MARX Morale*vln these days of bad dye stuffs, cotton mixed goods and bum j tailoring ? Buy Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes, _ u STOPE raWÊWAT KEEPS IÇUAUTV-WP FRONT STREET M \ SBB iiEfflMinraaiararaiiiBfiüiiiBiBiaraEi^^ New Flashes From Near and Far, _ Reports to El Paso left doubt that General Villa has captur ed Parral. The Lusitiana nota incident was said to have reacted seriously a gainst Senator Lodge. Federal investigators brought to light election fraud conspiracies up on a vast scale. • New York police arrested six men charged with plotting to blow up two subway stations. Senator Ransdell delivered an ad dress in Baltimore in support of the Democratic standard bearers. Many contests in the Louisiana State Fair were decided, and cattle sales were held at Shreveport. A prominent railroad official stat ed, at the Louisville investigation, i that the Car shortage responsible for I the national coal lamine is due to inefficiency. little The German government express ed regret for the action of a Zeppe lin incruising over Dutch territory. : Captain Koenig anounced that he . rxpccted the submarine U-57 to con-: voy the Deutschland on its return voyage. Captain Sir Ernest Shackleton stopped in New Orleans on his way to rescue companions in the South; o ar regions. Additional successes was announ ced for the Italians in ^heir great offensive launched upon practically the entire Austrian front. A German officer was arrested at Larissa with a legation mail pouch containing details of the Suez canal defenses and alleged compromising letters from the Greek king queen to the German Emperor. Store ai\d three rooms for rent, OR SALE IN BERWICK, one block from depot. Apply Dr. J. C. Berwick. PRESBYTERIAN LADIES AID j WILL SERVE ELECTION I LUNCHEON. ! On Tuesday, November 7th, the . Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyter ian Church wiU gerve luncheon in ■ the building opposite the bank of ! Morgan City. Watch for the $ign and come and enjoy a good luncheon. 6t ; I _ j Presidents Wilson expected tQ | close his campaign today with an ad dress to voters of his home state, i j Put a P° rous P ,aster on the chest ; and take a good cough syrup inter nally if you would treat a severe ' case of sore lungs properly. Get the J dollar size BALLARD'S HORE ; HOUND SYRUP. With each bottle andlthereisa free HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the chest. Sold by Belanger Drug Co. Oats watered to make them weigh more can not legally be shipped in interstate commerce. ; j | Octave J. Delà® CITY MARKEt, Fresh Meats OF AU KINDS You can send your children my market and get ** and best quality. My aim » to treat my customers the *a» e w I would like to be treated. Phone No. 11. Morgan Cfo PROMPT DELIVERY For Rent or Six room hoœe d ferry will rent for $10-00 furnished. Will repaper. Ç. Bel*»*' Apply Dr- J*