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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
Rockefeller to Pay s12,OOO,ooO Taxes

Cleveland, Ohio.-John ID. Facklel
and William Agnew, deputy state tax
alton officers for Cuyahoga county
went to the home of John r. Rookie
Teller in Forrest Hill, East Cleveland
and filed a written demand upon him
that he pay taxes on his personal
property, estimated at $900,00O,00 In
TO the treasury of this county. The
claim that under the Warnes tax law
Rockefeller, by residing in the county
for the greater part OF the preceding
twelve months, has made himself liza.
BILE TO taxation here.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
RAVAGES OF BOIL WEEVIL
BOIL WEEVIL CAUSE OF FIVE
HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR
LOSS.
Figures Show Damage Wrought by
Cotton Pest Totals Staggering
Sum.

Neutrality-suspicious. to the ravagei
Of the boil weevil loss in the pro
duction of cotton in this country O
more than 100000 bales, which, at F;
value of only $50 bale, represents {
financial loss of $50O,OO0,O00.
Interesting facts regarding the de
structive work of the boil weevi
throughout the South are given in 6
little pockete pamphlet just issued by
Director of the Census w. j. Harris
The damage to crops, by the boil
weevil in the states of the South, is
estimated as follows:
In seven selected counties of Missis
sippi the production of cotton in 1907
amounted to 1870 bales, valued at
nearly $11,O0O,0O0. The boil weevil re.
duced this proportion to S9,577 bales in
1907 to 81, 432 bales in 1910; to 1886
bales in 1911, and to 30,S09 bales in
1912. The aggregate production for the
four years amounted to 219,634 bales,
valued at approximately S14.600,000.
Had the crop of 1907 been produced
sou aecA of these years the aggregate
~. .e.A .S,-1Ep5 SsSseaAed $4,000 bales,
valued at about $4S,600,000.
The boil weevil now covers the
southern portion of Alabama. Selecting
six counties in the eastern part OF the
state, which are in the direct path OF
the weevil, the production during five
years has amounted to 772,325 bales,
which sold for about $45,O00,0OO If
the ravages of the weevil in these
counties should result in reducing the
production in the selected counties in
Mississippi, the cotton produced dur
ing the four seasons following the
spread of the weevil throughout these
counties would amount to 100000
bales. and the financial loss, computed
at $50 per bale would be more than
$22,000,000.
Selecting five important cotton-pro-
ducing counties in western Georgia,
which are also in the path of the
weevil, the loss in the production dur
ing four seasons following the inva-
sion of the insects would range from
100000 bales, based on the experience
of the counties in Texas, to $4,000
and 390,O00,000 bales, based on the
production in the selected counties in
Mississippi and the parishes in Louis
lana, respectively. The resulting finan-
cial loss in these counties would be,
therefore, from $1O,0O0,0OO to $19,-
100000
The production of cotton during the
last five years in the five most import
ant cotton-growing counties in South
Carolina was 1,47S,72S bales, value
of approximately $S7,500,O0O. Should
the boil weevil infest these counties,
with a resulting loss in cotton produc-
ton such as occurred in the selected
counties in Mississippi, the reduction
in the crops during the four seasons
following the dispersion of the in
sects would be $4,000 bales, valued
at $42,OO0000.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
Auerta's Troops oueIls Conspiracy.

Mexico City.-Reports that conspir-
ators we're planning coup d'etat re-
suited in the troops of the entire gar
rison being held in quarters or plac-
ed on guard in the neighborhood of
the artillery barracks. Soldiers were
on top of some of the buildings, from
which a few families had been advised
to move. The guard at the palace was
increased and soldiers slept in the
court yard.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12

streets and by this method they kept
the panic-stricken people moving from
place to place In the vicinity of San
Pedro church, civilian bystander was
killed by a bullet.
Perus sudden revolutionary trouble
is due principally to President Billing
bursts efforts to place the finances of
this country on a sound basis. His
plans for doing this involved the most
strict economies, which proved unpop-
ular, particularly among officeholders
whose salaries and estimates were re-
duced.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
U. S. warships for Haitian Waters.

Washington.-Rep to the state
department indicated that the real cri
sis in Haiti may be expected soon. The
American naval commanders and the
minister at PortAu-Prince will con.
tinue, however, to act under the gen
eral instructions to protect Ameri-
can and other foreign interests. The
disposition among the officials in the
capital is to refrain from lending even
moral support to any Of the individual
leaders in the turbulent island until
they have tested their own relative
strength.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
PRESIDENT RAISES EMBARGO
MEXICAN FACTIONS PUT ON AN
EQUAL BASIS BY PRESIDENT
WILSoN ORDER.
President Believes That His Action IL
the Best Course to End
the Trouble.

Washington-Presi Wilson, by
an executive order made public at the
white house, removed all restrictions
against the expectation of munitions OF
war into Mexico from the United
| States, placing the contending Mexi-
can elements on a basis of equality
with respect to the purchase of arms
and supplies in this country. The ex-
ecutive order emphasized that it was
the desire of the United States to be
in the same position of neutrality To-
ward the contending factions in Mexico
as were the other powers.
The text of the proclamation fol-
lows:
Whereas, by proclamation of the
president, issued on March IA, 1912,
under a point resolution of congress,
approved by the president on the same
day, it was declared that there exist
ed in Mexico conditions of domestic
violence which were promoted bya
use of arms or munitions of wa
cured from the United Statsa
Whereas, by joint resolXs
mentioned, it whereupon IVA
Lawful to export arms
Of war to Mexico excel e
limitations and exceptions IT.
ident should prescribe; 80
Nov, therefore, /, Woodee@
son, president of the United States
America, do hereby declare and pro-
claim that, as the conditions on which
the proclamation of March IA, 1912,
was based, have essentially changed,
and as it is desirable to place the
United States, with reference to the
expectation of arms or munitions OF
war to Mexico in the same position
as other powers, the said proclama-
tion is hereby revoked"
Expressions of warm approval came
from both ends of the capitol when
the news spread of the presidents de-
cision to lift the embargo. To mem
bers of the senate foreign relations
committee it was no surprise,
Mexico City.-Many of the Ameri-
cans resident here, on learning OF
President Wilson's decision to raise
the embargo on the expectation OF
arms from the. United States to Mexi-
co, made preparations to leave the
capital for the coast.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
PHI MU SIGMA CLASS.

On Sunday at 10 A. M. the
Phi Mu Sigma Fraternity will
have charge of the Missionary
Program at the Methodist Sun
dav School. They will have i
most interesting program con-
sisting Of curios from the In
dams Of Brazil. Cuphds bow
and arrow will be shown as this
class of young men have been
ale to catch many that have
darted in theis direction. The
low fish, the flying fish, the
sword fish, a blue butterfly, the
!; rgest species of flying caterpii-
arg native rubber taken from
necks, fruits, etc. will be shown.
The Phi Mu Sigma Fraternity
is a class of young men taught
by DR.. E. S. Fulton. They are
an enthusiastic bunch and viii
welcome anyone to come and see
for themselves.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29

Catholic Societies. The refer
ence to the Boy Scout idea is IN
editorial form and the text of lt
is as follows: Philanthroplsts
and reformers have brought INTO
existence large number OF
movements and bctterment asso-
Citations. The majority of such
undertakings, which usually are
based on charity instead OF upon
social justice. are the works OF
individual men interested only III
their respective hobby. II. how
ever. there is one movement That
deserves Universal support and
encouragement it is the Boy
Scout movement. Money and
time spent for the co-ordlnatloH
of the vitality Of the boy IS a
profitable Investment. 1t anSw-
ers to large degree the question
of the hoy problem and in turn
eliminates The problems incident
al to the development of the
yOunger generations.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
PREPARATIONS BENG MADE
FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT
OF EX-PRESIDENT IdEO.
DORE ROOSEVELT.

For some time general rumors
were afoat that during the cam
paign being launched by the
leaders of the Progressive move
ment in this Congressional Dis
trict that Hon. Theodore Roose-
welt would make his appearance
here to give our people an OPP
portunity Of getting better ac-
quainted with him. When it be-
came known that he had - 'c
to visit Louisiana on the 7th and
Sth, spending one day in the city
of New Orleans and then coming
up to Franklin when his friends
will bring him to New Iberia by
auto for the meeting which will
be held at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
Mayor Fontelieu. one Of the local
leaders Of that party immediate
ly got busy making preparations
for the reception which will be
rendered him by the citizens in
General. A proclamation has
been issued by His Honor request
ing and inviting our business
men to decorate their premises
while the distinguished guest with
Hon. John NJ. Parker will be in
New Iberia. It is the intention
ito have both the Southern Pacific
nd New Iberia & Northern run
excursions here which will no
doubt bring in thousands Of visi-
tors from our neighboring towns
and New iberia with all its civic
pride will no doubt do justice to
the occasion. -
It is true Mr.. Roosevelt's mis-
sion here is strictly of polite al
nature, but We hope to see every
citizen lend his effort and inf |.
ence in helping to give him a re-
eeption that he will long remem-
her. 1t is due any ex-President OF
the United States.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
(Advertisement.)
INCREASING.

The increasing high cost Of
food has been a problem which
has agitated legislators and
householders for some years. The
great war now going on has null
tiplied the figures so that the
most astute financier is staged
by the complex problem. The
United States or perhaps We
might say the Western Hemis-
phere seems distined to be for
some time to come, the store
house for the world, which fact
means of course that if we are
to feed the world, there must be
an immense increase Of produc~
ton. Land from which all food
must come, should be made to
produce Ito it's limit). Every
man who can and will handle a
plough should get busy if he has
or can get land to cultivate and
if he has not he should be fur
nished it for a consideration with
in his reach. Coming down to
small things, it behooves every
one to see to it that every foot
Of idle ground on farm or city lot
is put to use, for food supply.
The vacant lots in this town
should be converted into garden
spots. In some towns in Miss.
issippi this work is under direc-
ton Of Civic Leagues in conjunc-
ton with the civil authorities and
the school boys and girls are or
ganized in squads for the practi-
cal work under intelligent d.
rection. There will be buyers
here for all kinds of farm pro-
duce raised on large scale so
that our markets are not likely to
be over stocked with garden stuff
So the home garden can be made
to supply the home table.
Just an idea, what do you think
Of iti
GET BUSY.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
THE ELECTION

The election Thursday to Sc
icct a Railroad Commissioner TO-
th Second District Of the State
when our own Mr.. J. S. Power
ian a close second was very graft
f! ing, not only to himself, but to
his friends throughout Iberld
Parish. Those in the race besides
\ nSelf is the present incumbent
81 elby II. Taylor and Messrs.
J, mel and Kelly, both of whom
LAYING now dropped out will
leave the second fight solely be-
tween Taylor and Power. In this
section the light vote due to the
rain resulted in fully fifty per
cent of his vote falling off and
also the fact that many did not
take enough interest to 60 to the
polls. The vote right here in our
City being only 454 when there
should have been not less than
% MIR. Power receiving AIS,
Kelly 10 and Taylor 8. a positive
indication that Iberia would have
given him 95 per cent. The show
ing all over the District was an ex-
client one and we feel certain in
the second race with Kelly and
,;umel out Of the running, Mr..
Power will come out victorious.
It behooves all Of those in the
to get together and give
him every vote that he is entitled
too. It was impossible when we
closed our forms to get the entlre
result of the Parish. consequent
" we will defer it's publication
until our next issue. We feel as
sured the gentleman will make
the District a good live ofhcer
and for that reason recommend
him to the people Of the District
as the logical man for the place.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
HARMON H. SHADED.

The sudden death at his home
on Washington Avenue of Mr.
Harmon III. Shaded last Sunday
morning at four O'Clock was liz
deed a great shock to his large
circle Of friends in this City. De
: ceased had been enjoying fairly
good heath for the past two
years and on Sunday mornlnA
between the hour Of three au@
four a sudden spell of illness
overlook him when he used the
telephone and called his physl.
elan to his bedside. When his
home was reached. we understand
he had breathed his last. Mr..
Shaded was aged 81 years and
came to this City with his parents
from Baltimore, Nd, where he
was born. when D of years OF age.
When a young man he engaged
with his father in the saw mill
business after which he went to
swapping and followed that o.
cupatiOn until his demise. lie
was a man that did a great de ii
of philanthrOpic work during MS
life time and a number of years
ago assisted others here i'll or
ganizing the Knights Of Temper
ance Society of which he filed
the highest office until his health
became so impaired it was nece>
sary for him to relinquish those
duties. he however, remaining d
member up to his death. lie
was also an honorary member OF
iberia Fire Company No. and
for years was very active menu
Der of the Fire Department.
Some years ago he also identified
himself as a member of the Be
nevolent Society and WOodmen
of the World, both of whom
turned out in large numbers on
the occasion of the funeral to
pay tribute to their departed
brother. Immediately after 1t
became known that he had sue
cumbed his friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Bagarry took charge of the
remains which was placed in their
home to await the arrival of his
nephews who reside in the State
OF Ohio. the funeral being ar
ranged to take place on Wednes-
day afternoon from the Methodist
church. Deceased left no chill
dren to mourn his loss, his wife
passing to the Great Beyond a
Of years since. His death
is a direct loss to the City and is,
deplored by the community.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
BOUMANS-THEAUX.

A prominent event on Tuesday
morning was the wedding Of Miss
Leonie Theaux, daughter of Mr..
j. Theaux to Mr.. Herman Bou-
mans of BrOussHrdville at nine
clock at a nuptial mass in the
presence Of a large gathering Of
relatives and friends at Our
Lady of the Lake Catholic
church. Delcambre, La. The
church was brilliantly illuminat
ed and decorated for the occa-
sion. The impressive ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Faith.
err CoIliard. The bride was given
to be married by her brother,
Mr.. Arthur Theaux of Blous-
sardville, La.
THE "Lohengr;ns" wedding
march was played as the bridal
party entered and during the
signing of the marriage registef
the cave Maria" was sung.
"MendeIsoohn s" wedding march
was the recessiOnaI.
The bride. an exceedingly
charming and attractive young
lady, looked lovely in her bridal
gown of olive blue silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boumans who re-
ceived many handsome presents,
left for trip to Houston, Tex,
and on their return. will be at
home to their friends after Aug.
31st. at BrOussaruville, La.
We extend our congratulations
to the happy young couple and
wish them long life and prosper
ity.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
Q ASTO RIA
A CARD,

The co-partnership formerly
existing under the firm name Of
Sharp & Nuckolls having been
dissolved, | desire to state to the
public that | continue to repre-
sent such old reliable Fire. In
smance Companies as the Ham
turg-Bremen, the Newark. the
German and other agencies prev
iously carried in the above firm.
Endorsements and rates in these
Companies will be cheerfully
furnished on application and a
continuation Of the liberal pa
tronage accorded them in the
past is solicited.
s. O. NUCKOLLS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
UNITED CONFEDERATE VET
ERANS. IBERIA CAMP No.
1888, ATTENTION.

You are requested to attend the
annual meeting which will be
held at headquarters. Sunday
afternoon. September 9th at ;
o clock. Every member of the
Camp is expected to be present,
as this meeting is very important,
also collection of dues for the en-
suing year.
We extend an invitation to all
ex-Confederate Veterans resid-
ing in the Parish of Iberia TO
attend this meeting.
E. J. CARSTENS.
Capt. Commander.
A. A. FLORY, Adj.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
CONSTIPATION CAUSES
SICKNESS.

Don't permit yourself to be-
come constipated. as your system
Immediately begins to absorb poi
son from the backedup waste mat
ter. Use DIR. Kings New Life
Pills and keep well. T here is no
better safeguard against illness.
Just take one dose tonight. 25c
&C your druggist.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
why WEAK LUNGS?

The toll of tuberculosis is claiming
more than $50 victims every day in the
United States, yet few realize their grave
condition until the critical period arrives.
Overwork, worry, weakness after sick
ness, catarrh, bronchitis, tender throats-
all exert the weakening influence that
invites consumption.
To guard against consumption, thou
sands of people take Scott 8 Emulsion after
meals because its rich medicinal nourish-
ment strengthens the lungs, puts vigor in
the blood, and upbuilds strength to resist
tuberculosis. Scott Emulsion Is nature Z
strength builder. Refuse substitutes.
(Adverfisement)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
ITEMS FROM THE BOY
SCOUTS.

The local troop had their reg
ular meeting on Friday night
After passing on the necessary
business they proceeded with the
initiation in the Loyal ano
Friendly Degrees. The follow
inc safely passed through these
degrees: LangSton White, Viii
lie White, Lyle Fisher, Edmond
Trappe and Edwin Simon.
In the death Of Mrs. Woodr oW
wilson. the Boy Scouts lost one
of their best friends. Mrs. Viii
son believed in the work of TIE
Boy Scout Movement and did
much to encourage and promot"
it. She showed her interest Ill
MANY ways and Oh the occasion
of the fourth annual meeting II
Washington she received the Ma
ton Council in the White House.
On this occasion she pinned th2
Eagle Scout badge on the breasts
of five Scouts who had earned the
right to the honor.
Soon after the news of Mrs
Wilson s death was announced.
requests began to come to Ma
ton headquarters for some action
by means Of which the Boy Scouts
of America might expcess thsif
sympathy FIR their Honorary
President in his great sorrow
Acting on these suggestions, a
fve-foot fOraG design of the First
Class Scout badge was sent to the
White House in the name of the
Boy Scouts of America and pal |
for from voluntary offerings.
All connected with the. Scout
Movement here and abroad haze
been conscientious and fem III
their purpose IN advocating uni
versal peace. What part the
Scouts will have in the present
war is natu. ally Of grave concern
and deep interest to all engaged
in Scouting the world over. 1t
is too early to make any intelh-
gent comment upon the slgnih
canoe Of the reports thus far pub
lished in the press. Certainly all
connected with the Boy Scout
Movement know that each Scout
and Scout official will, following
the Scout Ooath and Law to which
he has subscribed, do his full
duty.
Practically all of the reports
received from the eouh-
tries engaged in war tell Of
Scouts doing all they can to
relieve distress and suffering. In
Germany the Scouts have voluG-
teered to assist in gathering the
hacvests. In England the Scouts
hav volunteered their services as
where lines of COM
have been cut, to
patrol the exposed lines Of COM
munication, and to give warning
if danger threatens. 1t is also
reported that Scouts may be used
to help care for the wounded.
The Red Cross is organizing
Scouts to assist in it's work.
The Scout Movement has been
established in each one Of tina
countries now at war with an es,
timated enrolment of 100000
boys.
Everyone interested in Scout
ing here will watch for all ref
nces to the Boy Scouts or the
Boy Scout Movement with keen
interest, and it is hoped that VIC
may, working together, be ef-
fective in having correctly and
clearly understood the signifi-
canoe Of authentic reports which
may be received from time to
time.
The Boy Scout Movement is
ow doing, and will continue
after this war to do, all in its
power in the interest of peace
scouting consistently hoping for
the approach Of the day when
there will be no war.
An exceptionally fine indorse-
ment Of the Boy Scout Movement
appears in the July Bulletin of
the American Federation Of
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29

This 10 prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA or ChiLlS 4 FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case. and
il taken then 40 tonic the Fever will not
return. Il acts on the liver better than
Cslomel and does not lripe OF sicken. 2Sc
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
STOP! LOOK! LlS1L,ii,,

Beginning September 1st, 1914 The Southxa Mis-
4 Power Co. will INSTALL regular Daily Express &ate
New Iberia and Jeanerette and intermediate pon
vice will afford the shipping pub lie opportunity w.
business from end to end Of this Company's line T.
cephonally cheap express rates. and guarantee dter
shipments at New Iberia and Jea erette when conpxt
located within the City limits. Express tariffs arsDr.
Companys office and any inform alton desired reguilari
ling of your shipments will be gladly Furnished ~,
SCHE DuLE: ark
Leaves Time Arrives Ga
New Iberia ...... 9:OO A. M. .eanerette ......mR
Jeanerette .12 100 M New iberia 1mf
New Iberia ......3:O0 p M. Jean"rette ...aM Ne
OPERATES DAILY EXCEPT SUNUAIM0,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
HOW TO CURE A SPRA1N.

A sprain may be cured IN aDou'
one-third the time required by
the usual treatment by applying
Chamberlain's Liniment and OBJ
serving the directions with each
bottle. For sale by all dealers.
(Advertisement.)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-08-29
Piles Cured In E to II DAYS

Your druggist will refund money il PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding Protrudng Piles in 6to ID days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.