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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15

naval base 1900 miles from thu
nearest United States source Of
supplies. -, -. I.!--
This programme has been pro
tested against by the people OF
New Orleans on the ground that
it subject the only water outlet
to the sea enjoyed by more TRAN
so per cent of the states and by
, considerably more than so PEI
cent Of the people of the United
States to danger of destruction.
This deep water outlet now has
two channels known as South
Pass, which was made available
for large ships by the world fam
Gus Eads Jetties, and as South
west Pass which the Government
has just finished improving at a
cost of some $15, 100000. Ships
drawing 80 feet now use these
passes regularly. -" -,
By blowing up the revetment
that confines the current, sediment
would quickly fill these channels.
This would stop ingress by for
eign warships, but it would also
put an end to exports by way Of
the Mississippi River and the Gulf
of Mexico during years to come.
This would impose immense hard
ships on the producers. merchants
and exporters in all of the states
between the two great mountain
ranges. ~
1t has required twenty-five
years of effort and nearly 800
COO,OGO of government money to
bring these two passes to Their
present high state Of efficiency, ali
Of which might have to be des-
troyed in case Of war as a defen-
sive measure by the Washing ton
War Board in the event the Lower
Mississippi River be rendered in
hospitable for the hUmuf fleet
through the destruction of the
and other naval facilities
at New Orleans. - 4--.y
In order to- combat this policy
Of destruction. a joint committee
OF the New Orleans Exchanges is
now engaged in telling the people
Of the Mississippi Valley what the
destruction Of the New Orleans
raval station means to their com.
mercial welfare, and in securing
their cooperation and influence
IN Congress in order to bring the
navy department to view the mat
ter in broader light. -
The subjoined is sample Of the
etters that are being sent out by
he committee:
VIE. w. l.. Park, Vice-President
Illinois Central Kailr0sd, chi-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
THE RICE MARKET.

/ Good demand continued during
1.-THE week. The call is for "all
lsorts and conditions" of rice. The
constant withdrawal for consump.
|tion has left stocks not over well
assorted. Buyers are taking free
lily of what they think evil do as
well" in absence of what thew
really desire. Prices are steady,
under light receipts.
| Advices from the South note
lseasonable demand on the Atlantic
lCoast. The growing crop looks
well, but as the streams from
which water supply is drawn are
SALT" planters are anxious, and
unless heavy rains occur during
present week, the situation will
be very critical. At New Orleans
under light offerings and improv-
FED inquiry, market is strong. The
river crop is progressing finely, as
recent rains have been very bene-
fetal to the plant, which is now
heading" and in the ''milk"
stage Of growth.
f. In the Interior-Southwest Lou
isiana. Texas, and Arkansas-pri-
ces on cleaned are held firmly.
Planters are giving particular at
tention to the growing crop, at
this critical juncture. Light
showers have done much good in
some localities, but Government
reports indicate but little relief
From the generally dry conditions.
Cables and correspondence from
abroad note firm markets to all
deliveries. 49, -.
Dan, Talmage's Sons Co., tele-
graphs Louisiana Crop Movement
at New Orleans to date: Re-
ceipts, Rough 1928, 600 sacks; last
year, 1,54O,916. sacks. Sales,
Cleaned, 1,17425O pockets; last
year, I,192,628 pockets. No Rough
Receipts. Improved inquiry for
Cleaned. Market strong.
The Monroe Star News says:
A gentleman, fond of long dis
lance prognosticating, has the
political situation sized up as fol-
lows: First Congressional Dis
trict, big majority for Michel;
Second Congressional District, |
big majority for Michel; Third !
Congressional District. even |
break between Michel, Aswell. |
Hall; Fourth Congressional Dis |
trict, even break between Michel |
and Aswell; Fifth Congressional !
District. probably safe in major ,
ity for Michel, but large vote for
Sixth Congressional Dis
.rict even break between Michel !;
md Hall; Seventh Congressional
District, in doubt. The election
S only seven months off and
here may be many changes in
he meantime, but there is no
loubt that the First and Second
districts will give Mr.. Michel
arge majorities, with chances Of
ven breaks in the other Congress
iOnal districts.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
Clean The Court House ground.
PARC PERDUE NOTES.

Incessant rains have fallen here
every day for the last. three
weeks, and as result all crops
are. becoming grassy. The rains
will prove Of great benefit to the
cane. crops. which are reported as
most. promising. The rains came
too late, to benefit the old corn,
which will be almost a total fail
ure.. The young corn was bene-
fitted somewhat thereby, but if the
rains continue, they will also
cause damage to the young corn.
The late rains have caused
much anxiety. among the farmers
Of this section who have cotton,
as the rains are considered favor
able for the boil weevil.
This section was visited BY leg
ions and hordes Of mosquitoes for
the last two weeks. The pest,
which has been most extraordi-
nary, has abated to the great sat
isfaction Of the people who were
obliged to travel the public roads.
The farmers here had TO- aban-
dom field work on account Of the
mosquitoes for a number Of days.
The farmers are busy planting
sweet potato vines. The sweet
potatoe crop viii be- one of the
argest in many years. Your
'cribe was told by Mr.. Hamilton
0erouen, that he has =. already
'lanted.sixty' arpents-in sweet po-
alto vines and IS still planting. ,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
Paint the Court House.

New Orleans, July 14.-Because,
in case Of need, the government
may destroy the channels to the
sea on the Lower Mississippi,
thereby preventing invasion OF
the Mississippi Valley by foreign
warships, the navy department
has determined 10 abandon the
modern navy yard established at
New Orleans "a few years ago at
a cost Of $3,OOO,OOO, move its i'm
mense floating dry dock and val
liable machine6lto Guantanamo.
coast coast u mp Sc save s4' from s'i a
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
TAX FOR CANAL.

On August the first will be pre-
scented to our tax payers an oppor-
tunity to give an expression by
ballot as to whether or not they
wish the New iberia Canal to the
Bay completed as it was originally
intended and NOT solely as drain
age canal as it is at present. The
amount expended on this ditch
will be almost waste were the
canal not dug sufficient width and
depth to permit at least six foot
tide water in the canal at all sea-
sons of the year to justify its use
as a commercial stream. Had our
tax payers intended the canal to
be solely a means Of carrying Of
back waters in times of heavy.
rains they would never have sane
toned the Improvement in the
manner they did, expehding' thou
sands of dollars but instead would
have cut sewers to the Teche which
could have been done with less
than $4,000 and answered the same
purpose as the present improve
ment. We know it to be a posi-
tive fact that Should the canal be
widened and deepened sufficient
to permit crafts to enter the basin
a stock company will be formed,
headed by one Of our leading bus
mess men, to build canning fac
tory at or near the basin to mar
ket fish and oysters that are with.
in a few miles of our door. making
New Iberia one Of the fish cen
tiers Of Louisiana. Is this oppor-
tunity to get an industry that will
employ hundreds of people to
vanish into thin air for the want
of only $4,000 more to properly
complete this important water
way? Do Iberians wish to see its
own people leave New iberia to
find steady and remunerative en-
ployment as has been the case for
the past eight, or ten years. Why
lay only the foundation for the
construction Of an enterprise and
then forts a paltry amount let the
investment go to absolute waste
,rery Improvement that will open
new avenues for factories should
be encouraged and. Iherians. who
have the welfare Of the City a.
heart should lend their assistance !
to these projects, be it canals or
railways, they all help. So long |
as our. City Fathers spend every |
cent on improvements, obtaining |
value OF. 100 cents on the. dollar,
we should have no reasons for
complaining or opposing an. i'm
Let all little preju-
ices be cast aside and the Board
oe given an opportunity to finish
he canal SO that we can obtain, re-
;ults that. will count inv the end. /
)h July 18th the progressive cit;- J
ems, Of Shreveport, will vote q tax
or a bond issue Of 500, 600 to buy 1
md build a beautiful park, when
many of our citizens .decry acne \
nd half mill tax so necessary for /
he welfare of New Iberia. 81 II
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR Assessor.

take pleasure in announcing TO You my
candidacy for. Asaessoris ofiioe, Of ibs-.
ria Parish. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary to he held in 1912,
soliciting your support. II elected, l
pledge mys self to devote my entire time to
the office, will visit every 'hofns -in'order
that every taxpayer shall have an opptr.
tuAty Of making bis. own Asse ssme nj
in . square and fair manner
~ ,.iYours respectfully 4
T. A. DEROUEN.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
oPELOUsAs TO VOTE SEWER
BONDS. .

Oplousas, La. July 1.-THE
board of sewerage commissioners
met in call meeting yesterday
evening and adopted an ordinance
submitting to the qualified voters
Of the sewerage district the ques-
ton of a 21s mill special tax to
support a $40, 900 bond issue to
provide funds for the purpose of
installing q modern and up-to-date
system in Opelousas.
The. date Of election has been fix
ed for August "a.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR ASSESSOR

beg to announce to tho Democratic
voters Of Iberia Parish that am cahdi.'
date for the nomination for the Office of
AssSssor, subject to the Democratic priy
maTies TO be held in January, 1912. II
elected, will do my utmost to conduct
the office fairly and efficiently. - =,
Respectfully.
SIS FRED w. BAUMAN,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
Announcements.
Political announcements $1,000 in ad-
FOR SHERIFF.

l adopt this method of advising you Of
the fact that will be candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the Office of
Sheriff of the Parish of Iberia, to succeed
myself, l would be very pleased to have
your support. l will conduct the office,
in the event Of my election, rs l have
conducted it in the past, and submit my
claims to the Electorate of this Parish up
on my record as an. officer.
Yours very truly, -.-
GEORGE HENDERSON,.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
For SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Sheriff of iberia Parish,
subject to the election at the next Demo
cratic Primary. pledge myself in case
Of election to perform the duties ofthe of
fee TO the best of my ability, and will
not feel that l am a preferred creditor
of the Parish. Soliciting the votes of all
good Democrats, remain,
Respectfully,
~ RENE RELATIONSHIPS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR CLERK Of COURT.

beg to announce to the voters Of he
ria Parish that am candidate for the
off of Clerk of Court for Iberia Parish
before the Democratic Primaries. am
seeking reelection on my own record and
experience as Clerk of Court, and, felect-
ed will'endeaver to serve one and all in
the same manner as have in the past.
win be assisted by efficient aud cour-
teous Deputies and will not court Politi-
cal pensioners.
submit my candidacy free from any
political factions or com binations, solicit
ing the support of each and every voter
simply and solely on my own merits.
Respectfully,
Fa j. G. Leblanc
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FoR>csrY MARSHAL.

Iladopt this means Of advising you
Of the fact thst will be a candidate for
City Marshal Of this city, subject to the
Depoeratie Primaries, to Be holden in
thie City and promise to carry on the
once, and perform the duties thereof
faithfully and eopscientiously, and to
give perfect satisfaction. Upon these
grounds1 submit to the electorate Of this
City my eandidacy, - such and ! hope
that Yen will accord me yeur much APP
preeiatsd support.
You must be aware Of the fact that /
have lost one arm and llnd It difficult to
perform manual labor, and fureher that I
have 6lled the Office OF Assistant Marshal
Of this City for period Of enc year to Tie
sntirs satisfaction OF. my .superiors and
The good people OF this City.
NORA J. DOMINIQUE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
TO ESCAPE A SCANDALOUS
CAMPAIGN.

The following wen-c0nsidered
and convincing article from the
Lake Charles American-Press is
commended to those partisans
who want a bowling political cam
paign in Louisiana:
"Mlr. Michel announces that he
does not care for the joint debate
style Of campaign and will not en-
gage in any more Of them during
the campaign. He points to the
horrible examples Mississippi and
have given us of the
undignified controversies and al
tercations to which they give rise
and instances the opening Of the
Blanchard Jastremski campaign
with one, the result being that.
they were discontinued in. the in
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15

! cago.
Dear SirAThe Secretary of TIL
Navy seems determined to elml
nate the New Orleans Naval Sta
ton.
t Our principal reason for desiring
it retained and used by the Gov
eminent, is that in the absence Of
adequate naval protection, ami
especially in the absence Of naval
repair facilities in the Lower Mis-
issippi River channel destructon
in place of channel defense weuId.
through sheer necessity, be resort
ed to in time Of war by the Unit
ed States war board.
This would mean the elimiDs
ton during a period of years Z
the Mississippi Valleys outlet =
the sea.
| What such a thing would mea
TO the foreign commerce OF "
Mississippi Valley. and to the raj
roads that now handle that con
merce, must be apparent to you.
| We do not fear foreign inv
sion, but we fear the monster
nancial losses that would follow
the wake Of the destruction OF gu
channel in. case invasion shoup
be threatened. "''F9
We are appealing to the peop
of the Mississippi Valley to y
pose in their own interest the aF
liberate destruction Of the Ne
Orleans Naval Station by the 81
Rotary Of the Navy, and we Y
peal to you on the same grsunO
The Government has nveses
some $3,000,000 in creating ~
plant. to supply fresh water ns
Dor where all naval repairs "
supplies may be obtained, ID
der to protect It's $15.0OO.oVV cns
mel investment, and from
point of view its destruction y
any reason whatsoever wouia y
crime against the Valley ana
western states which must depg
on the Mississippi River for tns'
outlet to the sea. ~
The naval dry dock, wllsD
Secretary of the Navy wlsn WISH. 4.
remove from this station. =
only dry dock south OF Nes VIZ
News capable of taking care o. ~, y
larger class of merchant IN i.
coming to this part, and ". IN
reason is commercial ne''
here. "A
Your full cooperation
fight is earnestly desired
Very truly ,r
c. II. Ei's
Chairman Joint Commute
New Orleans Exchanges.
Clean the Court House
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

begto announce to the Democratic
voters oflberia Parish that am a eandi-
date for, the Office of Clerk of Court, sub
jsct to the action of the Democratic Pri-
pledge myself, if elected, to perform
the duties Of said Office in an Efficient and
painstaking manner, and to have none
but competent aud courteous Deputies in
my employ.
Ny Candidacy is submitted free from
any factional alliances and solicit the
vote and support of all Democrats.
"a VERY, respectfully,
-" LEOPOLD DEI3EANC.'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
A Peek Into His Pocket

would show the box of Bucklen s
Arnica Salve that E S. Lopez, a
carpenter, of Marilla, N. Y, al
ways carries. l have never had
"a cut, wound, bruise, or sore it
would not soon heal" he writes
Greatest healer of burns. boils,
scalds, chapped hands and lips,
fever sores. subscriptions, ecze-
ma, corns and piles. 25c at a II
druggists. '---- -
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
fRoLLEYs SOON TO LINK
TECHE COUNTRY.
Work on Intertrban Tine likely
: to Begin in Thirty Days.

T. Within the next thirty days, ae.
lcording TO = information receive i
Wednesday from the company of.
fices in the Hennen Annex, the
Southwestern' Traction and Pow.
fer Company will begin the con.
istruction Of it's interurban trolley
Zine from Spanish. Lake to- Jean
Ierette via New Iberia: OF. -.
The construction. of the road
was assured; according to officials;
when a special tax for the line was
voted Monday by the citizens of
Jeanerette., NewIberia. had prev
iously voted a similar tax. In
both places the tax was carried by
IA large majority: =. - -
The company expects to be- ec-
cupied from six to nine months in
the construction of the line. and
to have cars running within the
year.
The plans. now ARE for q line
from Spanish Lake to Jeanerette,
via. New Iberia. A loop will be
built in New iberia, SO as to af-
ford a local service. The inter
urban line. from Spanish Lake to
Jeanerette will be seventeen miles
long.
!. This will. be first division Of
what is expected to be an inter-
urban service from Spanish Lake
to Morgan City, a total distance
Of sixty-six miles. No plans have
rs yet been announced except for,
the Spanish Lake-Jeanerette line.
ErW. Crosby is president of.thc
company and Henry A. Meptz. IS
the vice-pnesldent. It is Under
stood that the company has been
financed by local and Eastern cap
itol.
The proposed line has aroused a
deal of interest because it will be
he first important venture in an
nterurban service in Louisiana.
The capitalization is. $500, OOO.-l
States. / w
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOX CITY MARSHAL.

/, the undersigned beg to announce to
the Democratic voters OF the 9Th Ward
that M1lFUe Csndidsie before the 1Dea
mocrStjc PfiRariss for the poettion pf
City Marshal. II elected l will endeaver
TO the'bestof ny ability to- pssfozu- IL
the duties incnm bent upon me In that
capacity. Soliciting your support, I re-
main, $500 Z r. A. JACOB.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
-" For SHERIFF.

hereby snnounce my candidacy for
Sheriff Of this Parish at the coming DEM
ocratic Primary.
| SIN aft liated with no faction, but shall
run as an independent candidate and
solicit the support of the voter. Of this
Parish, regardless of who they support
for other officers.
81. Respectfully,
Vim LASSALLE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
, For Assessor.

hereby announce my candidacy for
Assessor Of Iberia Parish, subject to the
Dsmosratic votars in tho January prim.
sry, Il eleetedI sbsll stand for an ass
sessment Is low as the law STALL permit
and thereby pledging myself to give JUS
tics to ell aud show Partially to none.
- t'~~-.--'~ CARLOS MBSTAYER:
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
: FOR CRY yODUE..

/ adopt this method or advising yon
thst will bA-s Candidate for the office Of
City. Judge Of the 9Th Ward OF Ibes Par
tsh, subject to the. action Of, the Dsmp-,
1919. rpTomisss il elected, i to perform
the daties thereof faithfully and consci-
entiously without fear Or -faxor,. having no
favoritss tG reward ny highest aip will
be to uphold the dignity such AZ is due
toe Responsible position to which T as
pire. Soliciting the active support Of my
friends and the public. I.rsmain, .--..
Respectfully,
' ]. ADONIS BLANC :
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR CITY JUDGE.

To the people Of New Iberia and, the
sixth Ward:
/ fsspectfufiy tender fhysek as icsndi.
dase Tor ss-slsction to the, Office .of City
Judge, lin the three and one halt yeaIs
OF my incnmbency Of this Office, have
tried to coGdncf II without favor, and III
even justiceto all. solicit the evot+s
and snpnort.ot all people, and refer you.
to the executive conduct OF. the, Office as
ny Justification in again soliciting your
support TOR re- eisction.. ''''' 49, - :
',-'~' is-- Respectfully, ----i. =
i. ~. JOHN H. DAVIS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15

Sprains require careful treat
VENT Keep quiet and apply
Chamberoain's Lfniment freely.
II Will remove the soreness and
quickly restore the parts to a
'htd1tht +tondition., ;. For sale by
all dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

respectfully beg to announce to the
voters Of the Parish Of Iberia thatT' win
enter my name'in the Democratic Prim-
aries. a. 4 candidate, for the position of
Representative to the General Assembly
Of the State Of Louisiana for iberia Par
ish.. e''.-- Respectfully; ----- :
20. 49, JULESaEt DVPUY.l
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
NOTICE.

All stockholders Of the Elks
Theatre Co. Ltd, Gall Elks men,
.bers of New Iberia Lodge No. 554)
are notified that the annual meet
ing Of the Company will be held
on Thursday, July Goth, 1911, in
the Home, for the purpose Of elect
ing new Board for the coming
year. p
r. D. SOUTHWELL,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15
FOR RENT OR SALE.

House and lot with 200 feet OF
ground and improvements, lately
remOdelled. House and lot with
improvements. No. 613 w. Wash
ington. Apply tor. p Ribbeck.
WANTED-high class statesmen
to take on the best selling line Of
lubrieating oils. and -greases on the
market. We offer wonderful in
ducements enabling the salesman
to make large returns for his la
Dor. We pay for energy and abil-
ity. Experience, Unnecessary
Champion Raining. Co.,. Cleveland,
Ohio.
The evening times., 1911-04-12

While the safety razor doesn't talk
back in this controversy with the
BARRIERS, it continues to cut consider
able whiskers.
The evening times., 1911-04-12
OFFICERS ELECTED
LAST NIGHT At
FARGO
Successful Meeting Of State
Enforcement League Was
Closed.

The big meeting of the State En-
forcement league which was held at
Fargo yesterday, came to CLOSE
last night. The evening session was
presided over by Governor John
Burke and the chief speech of the
day was delivered by Rev. P. A.
Baker of the Anti-Saloon league.
Rev. Baker told Of the work of the
league throughout the country and
spoke in the highest terms Of the
good work North Dakota had done in
the matter of prohibition.
At the close of the address, the
election of officers for the coming
year was declared in order. The
following officers were elected:
President-R. B. Griffith. of Grand
Forks.
Vice President. p. jackson of
Bismarck.
secretary-C. A. Mcnamara of
Fargo.
Treasurer. NJ. Pollock of Far
go.
Field superintendent-F. L. Wat
lsins Of Dickinson.
A resolution was adopted COM
mending Governor Burke for yetoine
senate bill 306. Another thanked
Judge Pollock for his work in pub
fishing the prohibition manual ol
North Dakota. A third resolution ex.
tended the sympathy Of the league tc
Rev. F. G. Hacke of Dickinson
whose house was recently dynamited
The meeting was in every way sue.
cessful and those present were YER,
enthusiastic. A number of Crane
Forks men were in attendance
Among them were Rev. w. L. An
derson, R. B. Grifith, Rev. H. ]
Gleenand, DR.. e. p. Robertson.