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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
THE SITUATION IS
ALMOST CHERRIES
Japan and Russia Have Virtually Accom-
plished Nothing at the Conferences.

Portsmouth, Aug. 1S.-The fol-
lowing official announcement was
made this Afternoon: In the sitting
this morning of the conference there
was continued discussion, article
eleven not being finished. The dis
cussion will be resumed at o'clock.
Article eleven refers to the limlta-
ton of Russia's naval strength in
the far east.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
Placards Attack Sultan.

Constantinople. Aug. 1S.--Pla-
cards attacking the sultan have been'
posted on mosques throughout the
city and the action has caused con-
siderable excitement. The placards
say: "The present sultan is unwor-
thy to rule and ought to disappear.
The time is now ripe" 1t concludes
with the words: Justice and Liberty
are our principles.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
RUSSIANS SANK THEIR OWN
SHIPS AT PORT ARTHUR.

London, Aug. 1S--The Times
correspondents at Toxic ieie-
graphs:
ut Is now ascertained that
the Russian warships at Port
Arthur were not blown up or
sunk by gunfire. The Russians
opened the valves, having pre-
viously CREASED and otherwise
protected the machinery and
other vital parts. Evidently the
capture of 2O3 Meter Hill cx-
posed the ships TO such danger
that the Russians decided TO
sink them pending their recov-
cry, when the command of the
sea was gained by the Baltic
fleet"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
New Fever Cases Reported.

New Orleans. Aug. 1S.-Thous-
ands of pounds of sulphur are be-
ing purchased by citizens, in prepa-
ration for the general Sunday fumi-
cation.
A nest of a hundred cases of yell
low fever and Dangue fever we're
found at Leesville. Lafourche Par
ish and five new cases are reported at
PATTERSON.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
To Nominate a Coroner.

The Democratic county committee
will be called by Chairman w. A.
Berry to meet the latter part of this
month or early next month to fill
the vacancy on the Democratic tick
ct resulting from the death of Coro-
ner ]. F. Crow, the Democratic NOM
inee for coroner.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

Chicago. Aug. 1S.-Resolutions
favoring a inimum and max
imum tariff was drawn up
today by the committee on
resolutions Of the national reciproc-
ity convention to be presented to
the assemblage. These resolutions
advocate a form of reciprocity which
will give a low tariff TO nations ia
voring the United States CONNER
cially and high tariff to countries
which discriminate in tariffs against
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
To Adjourn Until Monday.

Portsmouth, Aug. 1S.-Before the
departure of the peace ENJOYS for
the navy yards conference this morn
ing, the announcement was made
that when adjournment is taken to-
day it will be until Monday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
HON. CHARLES JETTON
Dies al His Home In Murray, Gallo
way County.

Murray, KY, Aug. lS.-Hon.
Charles Jetton, one of the most bril-
liant young lawyers of the Galloway
county bar, died at his home here
early this morning. He was oper-
ated on for appendicitis forty days
ago, and his rally was but temporary.
He leaves a widow and three chill
dren.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
To StOp TOwbOats.

Cincinnati, Aug. 1s.-The health
authorities will stop the towboats en-
tering from New Orleans, which are
supposed to be infected with yellow
fever, before they reach the city. The
crews will be sent to an isolated hos
pital and the boats be fumigated.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
Suicide Near MaysyilIe.

Maysville, KY. Aug. 1S.-James
Reed, of Mayslick. committed suicide
last night by almost severing his
head with razor. He recently pull
chased farm and became despond-
ent at his inability to make the pay
ments.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
Arrested for Larceny.

Emma Toliver, colored. was ar
rested this afternoon for stealing
comb from the Phil stephen drug
store. She went in TO buy comb
and having several before her is al
legged TO have secreted one in her
clothing. but was caught in the act.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
Gave Birth to Seven children.

Honolulu, Aug. 1S.---A dispatch
by wireless, telegraphy from Hilo
says that Hama. the Hawaiian wife
of Kailua, Chinese, gave birth to
one child last Thursday, two Sunday,
one Monday, two Tuesday morning
and one Tuesday night. All are
dead.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

Norfolk, Aug. 1S.-Divers this
afternoon were sent to the bottom
OF the river at the scene of the Allan
tic Coast Line railroad wreck and
found a full car load of men, women
and children. who had been drowned
Ike rats in a trap. The number OF
victims just found will pass fifty
The divers say the scene on the bot
tom OF the river was the most horri-
BILE ever witnessed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
100 Lives Lost,

Sydney. N. S. w.. Aug. 1s.-Con-
flrmation of the report that the Mar
shall Islands were visited by hurri-
cane and tidal wave June 30 has
been received here. One hundred
lives were lost
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
The excursion [

The excursion train from Anna
and Makanda. Ill. came near being
hit by another |. c. passenger train
down about La Center this morning
on account. 1t is said. of the air
brakes failing to work. Fortunately
no one was hurt and there was no
damage.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
jealousy Causes Tragedy.

Hutchinson. Kan, Aug. lS.-En-
ragged because she believed she had
been supplanted in his affections by
younger woman. Mrs. Sallie Will
liams shot and killed James Frank
and committed suicide.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
Death at Epperson.

Will Houston. colored, age 22, Of
Epperson, died of consumption this
morning. The remains will be buried
tomorrow at Stiles.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

Jack Kelley, white, who insisted
on throwing dead dog into the river
at the wharfboat. was arrested for a
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

Constantinople. Aug. 1S.-Advices
from Smyrna say that an anarchist
plot to blow up the town has been
discovered.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

and he asked what wages would be
paid, The farmer told him 81 per
day and board, to which the negro
replied; well, don't guess you
want me"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

Some men would rather get
chewed up in an automobile accident
than to be safe and we'll In church.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18
YESTERDAYS DEATHS, FOUR
New Orleans, Aug. 1s.-Re-
Still Decreasing.

New Orleans, Aug. 1S.-Fourteen
new cases and one death had been
reported to noon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-08-18

One good thing about having bad
habits is how proud YOUR wife can
be every time she reforms you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
SPORTING NOTES.

The Rhode Island Automobile Club
must be prospecting, for lease of five
years has been taken of new build
ing for Il club house. The Providence
Club will hold a big automobile meet
in September.
Mulcahy ana Varley. tho Atalanta
double. will sail for Germany on Sat
urday next. 10 take part in the Ham
burg Royal Regatta. The Atalanta Club
members and oarsmen along the Har-
lem raised 500 to cover the expenses of
the expert pair.
Brooks and Dunlop oc the Australian
tennis team have been practising at
Wimbledon for the past two weeks for
the International contests for the Davis
cup. Not only have they shown speed
but they also possess the deadly ac-
curacy of stroke, which Americans
have learned to dread in former match
es with foreigners.
Matthew Steadman, son Of the lat :
George Steadman, champion wrestler
Of the world, is anxious for q match
with Hanckenschmidt to prove himself
worthy of his parent. He wants I
match at catch-as-catch-can style. best
OF three falls, or each man to choose
his own style. ana the one winning the
fall in the least time to be the winner
Of the match.
Capt. Sir Ernest Cochrane'S offer of
$500 cup for International football
competition between teams; represent
ing Great Britain. ireland, Canada and
the United States iS not likely tn crp3t -
much enthusiasm in this country. 1t
will be some years before association
football will reach development in our
colleges to warrant entering teams i'm
such a competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
FAvoRiTEs DEFEATED
At Natal Day Regatta. in Halifax Har
bor-1O,O00 Spectators.

Halifax, N. s., June 21.-Ten thOus-
and people witnessed the Natal day re-
gatta which was held in Halifax har-
Dor, this afternoon. In the principal
races, the amateur singles and the
amateur four cared events, the favor
ties met with defeat. William Duggan
of st. Joseph Az c. c., won the singles
from the champion, John O'Neil, by
three lengths. IN the four-oared event
st. Mary's Club defeated the champion
Lorne A. C. c. by half a length in 8
minutes. 90 seconds. The course was
a mile and half with turn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22

cinnati. brooklyn at Pittsburg. Philadel-
phia at Chicago
Friday-Chicago at ST. Louis.
Saturday-Boston at New York, Brook
lyn at Philadelphia 1.-TWO games). Chicago
at st. Louis. Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
Sunday-Pittsburg at st. Louis. Cincin-
natl at Chicago.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day-ChicagO at Boston. Detroit at New
York. Cleveland at Philadelphia. st. Louis
s,tmrday-New York at Boston. Phila-
delphia at Washington, Chicago at De-
troit. st. Louis at Cleveland.
Sunday-Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit
at st. Louis.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Thursday-LOwell at Fall River. Nash
VA at New Bedford. Lynn at Manchester,
Haverhill at Concord.
Friday-Nashua at Fall River: Lowell at
New Bedford. Haverhill at Manchester,
Lynn at Concord.
Saturday-LOwell at New Bedford,
Nashua at Fall River. Concord at Lynn,
Manchester at Haverhill.
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE.
Thursday-Meriden at Bridgeport. Hart
ford at Springfield, New Haven at Nor
witch. Holyoke at New London;
Friday-BridgepOrt at Springfield. Mer-
iden at Hartford, HOlyOke at Norwich,
New Haven at New London.
Saturu3y-New LOnuOn at bTlusepoIl
Meriden at New Haven, Norwich al HOl-
yoke, Springfield at Hartford
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Thursday-Newark at Baltimore, Toron-
to ut Montreal, Rochester at Buffalo.
Friday-Newark at Baltimore. Jersey
City at Providence. Rochester at Buffalo
Toronto at Montreal!
S.turday-Newark at Baltimore. Jersey
CITY at Providence. Rochester at Buffalo
1.-TWO games). Toronto at Montreal.
Suntlay-Raltimore at Newark. Jersey
City-Providence at Rocky Point. Toron-
to at Montreal.
COLLEGE GAMES.
Observation-Disclosures Yale at Cambridge
Holy Cross Alumni at Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
EVERY DANGEROUS"
Vesper Rowing Crew so Labelled BY
WeIl-known English Oarsmen.

Henley, Eng, June Platter seeing
the work of the Philadelphians entered
for the grand challenge cup the past
two days the Henley rowing men have
decided that the Vespers must be la
belled Every dangerous" About the on
ly criticism is the one heard of all
American crews visiting Henley, that
they apply most of their strength in
1.-The middle of the stroke" whereas the
Ertishers remain convinced that their
longer swing is bound to win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
Texas to Sell State Lands.

Austin. Tex, June 21.--Announcement
was made today that leases will soon
expire on 100000 acres Of State land
and that it will be placed On the market
on September l and sold to actual set
tiers in tracts of one to eight sections
The price has been fixed at 81 an acre,
payable in forty annual instalments
with 3 per cent interest. The pur-
chaser is required to live On his section
three years. The land is in the western
mart of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
Az CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati ......1 o 0 D 1-3-t
New York ......i O-6-S-l
Observation-Disclosures Ewing and Schlri :;
MathewsOn and bowerman. Time. 10.
EMPIRES, KLEIN and O'Day. Attendance.
1851. -
AT PITTSRJ'RG.
pittsb,rg ..O o X-4-S-l
BROOKLYN .....O 0 0 0 = 0 0 D 02-90
Observation-Disclosures and PETIT; Mcln
tyre and Bergen. Time. 10. Umpire.
Emslie Attendance. l1s0.
AT CHICAGO.
Chicago O 0 0 0 X-31-2
Philadelphia 20 0 0 90 o 00--l
Ratteries-Briggs and Killing; Corridor
and Doom. Time, LA. Umpire. john
stone Attendance. $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
American League Standing.

The Boston Chicago game at Boston
Detroit New York at New York ana the
St Louis Washington at washington.
were postponed on account of rain.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Cleveland O 0 o 2 0 Q O-3-a-t
Phiiadeiphia 20 0 0 2 X-79
Batteries-Moore and Bemis; Plank ana
Schreck. Time. 1.45. Umpire, Sheridan
Attendance. 55S5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22

An East India medical journal re-
ports the discovery. by Captain Rost.
Of cure for leprosy. 1t is 'leprolin. .
substance analogous to Koch' 5;
"tubcrculin.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22

Mrs. Emma Ranslow Allen. Of Swan.
ton. VT. has Joined the Woman's Re-
lief Corps at the age of ninety-six
She Is grand-niece of Samuel Hop
kins, one Of the signers OF the Declar-
alton of Independence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22

1t is noted in San Francisco that
many passengers from Australia and
New Zealand now prefer the American
route home" to that of the iSthmus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
Athletes Defeat Indians In
Only Game in American.
Boston and New York Nationals Wln...No
New England Games.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
National League Standing.

St Louis, June 21.-Boston hit Nichols
hard in two innings. today, and won easi-
~. Attendance, 500. The score:
OILS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
Batted for Nichols in ninth.

Two-b base hit-Cannell. Home run
Arndt. Sacrifice hit-Brain. Stolen base
Camel. Wild pitch-NichOls Bases on
balls-On Nichols 3: off Frazer. ]. Struck
out-By Nichols, =: by Frazer. 3. Left ON
bases-St Louis. 8: Boston, 3. Time, Ia
Umpire, RauseWine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22

Sheckard are the only regular Outfielders
who hold positions as managers or nelO
CAPTAINS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
New England League Standing.

All the New England League game
were postponed on account of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
EASTERN LEAGUE.

At Observation-Disclosures game postpon-
At Baltimore 4; Jersey
City, B.
At TorontO-MOntreal, 3: Toronto. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
{ Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-22
Connecticut lEleUE.

All the games were postponed; rain.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

We had a pleasant call from Mr..
Earl w. Hall this week. He
states that he IL doing we'll with
his poultry, having some OF the
Finest strains for both flesh and
egg producing. He is devoting
such care and attention to the
business AZ will make it q success.
Those of our readers, who would
improve their fowls and increase
their profitableness, would do well
to read his advel tisement in anOth-
err column. His fowls are
thoroughly acclimated. :,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25
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MAGAZINE

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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25


privilege Of paying the bills If
the tax payers Of New Iberia had
ever withheld their sanction
Of any proposed we'll advised
measure of public Improvement,
there might have been some OK,
cuse for dives,ing the property
holders of tins city of voice in
such matters But such has new
CT been the casc-the property
taxpayers have always supported
measures for the best interest of
the town The railroad tax was
carried the tax for electric
lights ana waterworks, for tho In
dustrial school, for drainage and
the people were ready and willing
10 further tax themselves. Then
why "railrnad" u bill through the
legislature without advising the
home people Of its character and
naturce Possibly the Mayor was
ambitious to leave Il record behind
him of vast improvements made
under his administration. II ii be
ambition, where will it end'
If the taxpayers return tho
present .cncumbcnt, it will be con
sirucd that free hand il to be
the policy, and the property hold
or will do well to hold himself
ready for surprises in the future.
Economic reasons demand con.
scrvative administrators of public
affairs. A assessments must in
crease apace with the enhancing
value Of property in a growing
town therefore, let us not he too
rash in saddling upon ourselves
too many special.taxes, all at once
for the Injuries, cOnvenienccs and
beauties. Let these come with
the increased earning power Of the
COMMUNICATIVE the increasing
business development of the town.
The waterworks must be paid for.
The drainage canal obligation is
just started. The side walks are
developing obligations-all are
adding burdens to the holding of
property, while the city is not in
creasing its earning powers. A
factory burns down-it is not re-
built. No new ones in sight.
Business doors close on Main
street and no new tenant applies
for the stand.
More employment for more 10.
Dor; more avenues for more trade;
encouragement Of industrial en-
terprise these are the things til at
make q town. The ambition to be
the "pretty town Of the state" will
not do it.
Laughlin is conservative man
in all things, opposed to rad,ea
measures and innovations ill-ad
vised. His progressiveness can
not be denied or reasonably ques
toned in any degree Of fairness;
he is a merchant Of long years OK
perience and with an unsullIed
credit; he is n property holder in
his own name; he is identified with
successful business institutions Of
this city, to wit: a director of the
Peoples National Bank, also Of
the iberia Building Association.
He favors the mp building Of the
city by the up-building Of its com
mcrclal, manufacturing and in
dustrial interests first, to- be fol
lowed by all such public improve
ments as are well advised and
timely. He is honest with him,
self and with the public; he fav
ors the enforcement Of the laws Of
City and State. He is safe
man; neither slow to act. nor to be
apprehendcd in his judgments.
For these salient reasons he il en-.
inently qualified to merit the con
iidence and support of tho voters
in his candidacy for the mayor.
atty Of this city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

yesterday morning the great
variety Of fish in tho market was
quite interesting.
Grand Lake; Lake Tasse and the
Gulf had all literally contributed
to the variety and quantity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

Look around and see If you don't
need some printed stationery. II 30.
the Iberian office is the place to get
FIRST CLASS work.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

The Crises by m,chill IN g.
,nts seyies at MdlALe neat door
Alma ubUsA
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

60 Neck Wear , Hats and Shirts
New Styles at Killing Bros
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

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fhe teg OF each book will be lava
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AAhso4oo4 Of the library.
1-Upos the rstarn Of the book. In
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adinR) - any time within two
Dsks from date Of is1ae. the amour,
G9ppsited Will b rets]ned less 10 per
49,.
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&Action thereof lover the first period
u two weets) that . book IL reta ined
gut Of tho library. an additional Ave
~ cent. will be charged.
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IN re1a!hsd-hy Ne party to whom
pasd SsfA period greater than three
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used for the purpose Of placing a
Sew volume In the library.
S-Any ,unsesal wear or damage
bns . book while in the hands Of q
leader Will be appraised. and an
anount, equal 70 the damage. will be
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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25
Millard's Circulating Library
733 West rlaln Street.
New Iberia, Louisiana.

Every advantage will be extended to
Country Readers. Books will be-
ISSUED or may b RETURNED
1t any time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25
THE WEST VIRGINIA "SOUP. !"
II Involves kissing Bee aud
Spread, and Originated Duv-
tu3 the Wa1.

A novel custom started in the days
Of the civil war. prevails in the eastern
West virginia At Shephsrdstown
they have picnic called Soups. Eaeh
person invited brings dressed chicken,
the host providing the vegetables,
Poultry and vegetables are placed in
large kettles holding from ten I" TWEEN
" gallons. and the combination is
cooked over open fires for several
hours. or until II 10 reduced almost to
Jelly Pepper and other seasonings are
introduced.
The girls aud young fellows stir the
soup with long handled spoons. keep
ing up march or walk around the ket
ties as they do 80. When girls spoon
clicks against the spoon OF young
man he Is Mt liberty to catch and Kiss
her. OF course, there are many lively
skirmishes. and = great deal Of fun in
the game When the soup in done It is
Labeled out into plates and eaten, 1t IS
said Ia be delicious.
The custom owes its origin to n com
nany Of Stonewall JRckson's men who
were recruited in that part OF the state
These ex-confeds keep up their or
ganization. They have reunion once
n year, at which they celebrate with Il
grand soup"
1t is said that u soup properly got
ten up should be made OF stolen chick
ems but the veterans had to give up
foraging after the war and make n
compromise by going around in squads
and robbng each others roosts by mu-
tual understanding y. Y. Sun.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-03-25

The enrolment of the Louisiana
State University shows that there
arc lJJ students at this sessI on.
Fifty four Of the parishes Of Lou
isIana are represented, seven
states and six foreign countries.