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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
ADDRESS DELIVERED AT EQUAL
SUFFRAGE MEETING.

We reproduce below an address de-
livered by one of New Iberia's forenos
representatives at the meeting of the
Equal Suffrage Club, which took place
at the Elk Parlors on May 18th:
"The great interest which I take in
the question of Woman's Suffrage alone
makes it possible for me to appear be-
fore your Club to give expression to my
views on the subject before US this aft
ernoon and to state some of the reasons
which have made me an advocate OF
equal rights. AS you know am not
one gifted with the power of speech
making and perhaps, in justice to you
and myself, I should have refrain ed
from accepting the invitation, to address
you at this time because in being before
you this afternoon I realize that I am
occupying the time and place of some
one else who could have been invited to
treat the subject in more interesting
and capable manner than it is possible
for me to do. However, trust you will
bear with me for few moments and
overlook my many shortcomings in the
premises, assuring you that what lacks
in me to properly present you the case
Of woman's rights is more than offset by
the enthusiasm and devotion I hold for
the cause.
It might be of interest to some to
know that I have been supporter of
Woman's Suffrage for the last twenty
five years. My attention first called to
he question by an article published in
the columns of the New Iberia Enter
prise at that time. The arguments
against equal rights presented by the
writer seemed to my mind so unreason-
able, unjust and illogical that, became
at once interested in the question and
there and then made up my mind that
I stood for equal political rights being
granted to women. I did not deliberate
upon this matter but reached my con-
under some youthful impulse,
as it were. The fact that have stead
lastly and unswerving1y held to the
same views on the subject all these
years is an affirmation, Of that immature
but correct, decision.
I favor equal rights, first, because the
demand on the part Of women to vote is
based upon moral and legal grounds.
That, to me, is sufficient. It matters not
what the result of equal suffrage may be.
Whether it win prove of greater benefit
to the well-being of women in particu-
lar, and to that of the State in general,
or not, are arguments, pro and con,
which should not be considered in de-
termining the question.
believe in votes for women because
I believe in votes for men just as be-
lieve that justice and equity should be
dispensed to women and men alike. I
also believe in one code of morals for
all.
Women being smenable to the same
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

laws and penalties 70 which man - sub
ject the former shosld, in justice, have
the privilege, nay, the right, to partici-
pate and cooperate in framing laws
which affect her as we'll IS man.
Women not being unlike men, in the
legal sense should be entitled to all the
rights and privileges accorded to men.
Through sheer necessity woman has
long since become a factor in the bust
ness and economic sense, and her condi-
ton and ll-being being modified be-
cause of this, it is now necessary for
ser ma terial welfare that she should be
emancipated from political disabilities.
In this Republic we are much given
to Boosting of the benefits and advant-
ages of Democracy, which means the
government of the people, for the peo-
pie md by the people Can it be truly
said that we have Democratic Govern
ment when a large number is governed
without their consent.
Have not men and women alike the
common purpose--the betterment of all
human conditions? If political freedom
and economic independence are good for
man and strengthens him do his work
and developing power and capacity, is
not the same also equally good for wo
man?
I do not, of course, share the sppre-
tension heard in many quarters of the
dreadful conditions that the granting of
tie right toe vote to women will bring
about, family division, disruption of the
home, and so many other dreadful ca
lamities. We hear every day of wife
ard husband Folding different views OF
many subjects, and yet living happily
together and maintaining the hume 10
the old approved way. Political differ
ences in a family will not divide it, nor
break up the home any more than other
questions have. These are arguments
put forth by those opposing the grant
ing to women of the right to vote These
peopls have no good reasons to give, as
an objection, and are merely. using an
CID prejudice to dispose of a matter they
intelligently discuss because they
have been too Indifferent to giveeit prop
er thought and consideration.
The condition existing in those States
where women have been voting for |
years disprove and set at rest all these
non-sensical objections.
Man is an easy going-let-welIen enough |
alone sort of an individual and needs !!
prodding quite frequently to make him
realize that all about him is not well. /
When women can vote, we men viii !
have to be more circumspect and will
have to SIT and take notice, as it were
In my opinion women will so purify |
politics with their power to vote that in
he future We will approach the ballot |
oox with such awe that man will then /
De counted on to vote as he should, for
he best interest of the home and State.
In exercising her right to vote, women
will not lose any of her womanly at
ractions and graces and men will, as o.
I'D, recognize in her superior moral!
,eing and be thrilled and awe stricken
When in her presence
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
RESOLUTIONS.
Hall Of Teche Encampment No.. 10,
Knights Of Temperance.
New. Iberia, La, May H.. II

New Iberia, La, May H., IA.
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God
to call to the Grand Encampment on
high, our beloved brother and compan-
ion, Robert J. Brown, whose death &C.
Cured May 9Th, 1914, Therefore, be it
Resolved That we. bow in meek sub
mission to the divine will who doeth all
things WELL
In Brother Robert Brown, the En-
campment has lost one of its most wor-
thy votaries who for sixteen years was a
consistent member. Energetic, Chart
able, Industrious, full of Brotherly Love
and Forbearance,. he received all the
honors that the organization could be-
stow, filling all positions with fidelity
and honor. He was ever ready with
helping hand and loving heart to assist
those unfortunstes in the thralldom Of
1ntemperance aiding potently in their
emancipation. Many of his brothers
will remember with feelings of gratitude
and love his efforts in their behalf.
To this noble brother we point with
pride as product of our Incompatible
Order, which rescues men from the dregs
Of bitterness, and gives them Hope,
Courage and Happiness,
To his family we offer our sincere
sympathy and coincidence.
We recommend that the foregoing
be published in the local papers, and a
copy be spread upon our Minute book
JOHN T. WHITE,
w. D. REYNOLDS,
w. J. BERNARD,
Committee
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
PARISHES UNDER COMMISSION
FORM.

Among the bills introduced in the
Legislature, that of Representative
Powell providing for Commission
Government of Parishes is worthy of
most serious consideration. The conduct
Of public affairs is deserving OF the
same painstaking care as that of III
dividuals and Of corporations, and 1t IS
unfair to expect such service from COM
petent men without compensation. True
Il is that now and then, we find well
disposed individuals willing to assume
the responsibilities imposed by thank
less and often times erksome position
of Police Juror, but more often the Of
flee is filled by well meaning but in
component persons whose lack of busl-
ness training render their efforts un-
availing and prevents the accomplish
ment of benefits to which the public is
entitled.
The enactments of the Powell bill
would change these conditions by re"
placing the present unpaid Police Juries
bv three salaried commissioners who
would devote their entire time and tai
eats to the management of parochial sf-
fairs and so conduct them that the great
est good would result to the general
r1blic. We are not familiar enough
with the full text of the measure of dis
cuss its several provisions; but as
General proposition it appeals to US as
step in the right direction and we
t-ust that our Senators and Representa-
tjves will lend their assistance to the
ssage of. if not this, some similar law
" hich would permit the change sug-
gested.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
10 CENT "CAsCARETs"
IF BILIOUS OR COSTIVE
For Sick Headache, Sour Stomach,
Sluggish Liver andf eowels-TheF
wuyk while you sleep.

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, 1ndi8es
ton, Sallow= Skin and miserable Head
aches come from a torpid liver and
clogged bowels, which cause your
stomach to- become filed with undt
gested food; which sours and ferments
like garbagein a swfll barrel. That 9
the first step to untold misery-iadi-
gestion. foul gases, bad breath. yellow
skin, mental fears, everything that Is
horrible and nauseating. A Cascaret
tonight will give your constipated
bowels a thorough cleansing and
st-aighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 1O-cent box
from your druggist will keep you feel
ing good for months.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
SYNOPSIS OF PROCEEDINGS OF
THE NEW IBERIA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.

The Board of Directors of this Asso'
cation held their regular weekly meet
irg on Thursday evening at the City
Hall, with President Estorge presiding
and Messrs. Daigre, Davis, King, Perry
Willard, Fisher, Taylor, King, Fontelieu
S,hwing, Suberbielle and Nuckolls in
attendance.
The Board was addressed by Mr.. Z.
H. Buffinton relative to the holding un-
der the auspices of the New Iberia Cham
Der of Commerce a meeting in this City
for the discussion of the eradication OF
the cattle tick breeding cattle for the
market, dairying, silos and kindred
questions. This meeting to be ad-
dressed by DR.. A. E. Wight, of the Blu
reau of Animal Industry, United States
Department of Agriculture; DR.. w. R.
Dodson of the Agricultural College Of
the State University; DR.. w. H. Dali
rymple of the chair of Veterinary
ecience, Louisiana State University; W..
G. Chevis, manager of the Southwest
Louisiana Development Bureau and 9th
er distinguished speakers. Arrange
ments were entered into by the Board
f-- the holding of the meeting at the
Elks Theatre on Tuesday, June 9th.
The Committee appointed at the
previous meeting to draft bylaws for
the government of the Board made
their report which after amendment was
adopted.
Lengthy discussion was had by the
Board on the subject of the proposed
visit to this section of numerous del
egation of Editors of Agricultural news
papers, the plan for which was outlined
in communications received from the
louisiana State Board of Agricultural
and immigration. The benefits in ad-
vertisement which would surely follow
this tour of men in position to place
before the farming interests in the Unit
Cd States, the advantages of Louisiana
was duly appreciated by the Board, and
the Secretary was instructed to advis.
Mr.. Justin F. Denechaud, Secretary Of
the immigration Division of the State
that New Iberia Chamber of Commerce
would bear their assessment of the cost
and cooperate in making success Of
the movement.
It was decided that a special meet
ing of the Board should be held on Fri
day evening at seven o'clock to receive
the final report of the committee ap-
pointed on membership and dues.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

side by side with some who died 3.
Franklin has erected a shaft ~
noble dead. In Baton Rouge, =
ter of the Daughters Of the Cont,
provides entertainment for its v.-s
also has a reading and rest roon
them. If we are informed -,
Breaux Bridge sent some of its WI
to the Reunion at Jacksonville
New Iberia is planning a bano,.'
be given the Veterans Of Camn
1888 and if the fund collected i. !
ficient to present the Camp with
flag.
The vital question Of the mom.
the fund. Mrs. Chas. Cultivate i
Homer Daigre and Mrs. Walter F Il
tens have been appointed to solicit
scriptions and it is to be hoped
every one will deem it a privilege IA
in so worthy cause.
The next meeting will be on Fl,
May I'D, at 4 o'clock, over MI. :
Carstens' Store. Remember las
There is strength in unity. The,.
also strength in numbers. Bring so
one with you.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
LEST WE FORGET.

Gather the sacred dust
Of the warriors tried and true,
Who bore the flag of Nations trust
And fell in cause, though lost, still
just
And died for me and you"
This is q noble thought beautifully
expressed. The monuments erected
throughout the South and the decor&-
ton of its heroes graves prove that the
heart and hand of this generation have
not forgotten
What about the living? Have we done
anything to honor those who yet re-
main, who per chance, may have fougnt
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
HEALTH A FACTOR IN Sue
CESS

The largest factor contributing
to mans success is undoubted-
ly health. It has been observed
that man is seldom sick when
his bowels are regular-he is
never we'll when they are consti-
pated. For constipation you will
find nothing quite so good as
Chamberlain's Tablets. They NJ
only move the bowels but in
prove the appetite and strength
en- the digestion. They are sold
by all dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
TO THE PUBLIC.

On June 9Th I will open pm
school in the Magnolia School build
Charges as follows: Fourth and +
Grades Soc Fifty Cents a week /.
Sixth and Seventh Grades 75c (Seys.
Five Cents week. The school !,
continue twelve weeks thus enabs
pupils to make a grade this sumns
2t CHEVIE SANDERs1
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

A special from Washington, D. c.,
the 18th, states that one hundred and
twenty-nine thousand people visited
Washington's tomb at Mt. Vernon dur
ing last year, according to the reports
to the Mount Vernon Ladies Assoeia-
ton made public last Monday.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
CURE FOR STOMACH DIS
ORDERS

Disorders of the stomach may
be avoided by the use of Cham
berlain's Tablets. Many very
remarkable cures have been ef-
'~"+o1 by these tablets. Sold by
all dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

For sale by Estorge Drug Co., O. Rem
oudet, Renoudet & Dietlein and dealers
throughout Iberia Parish. Marie Central
Factory R. R. Co., Loreauville, La, and
John E. Taylor & Bro.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-26
IEFT-HANDED COMPLIMENT

A retired clergyman tells a good
joke at his own expense. He was ac-
cUstOmed to ofhciate frequently as
a vacation supply in a suburban
church. One Sunday, after service,
an old lady, the housekeeper in the
home Of a friend, spoke to him.
81 want to tell you, sir" she said,
'hoW much enjoy going to church
on the days when you preach"
The clergyman replied that he was
very much gratifed.
ooh, sir" she added, with an ap-
paIling candor, 81 get such a good
seat thenp-New York World.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-26
ROBERTS PLAINT

"S-s-s-s-sus-say, ma" stammered
Bobby, through the suds as his moth
err scrubbed and scrubbed him. 81
guess you want to get rid o. me,
don't your"
why, no, Bobby dear replied his
mother. Whatever put such an idea
into your mind?"
ooh, nuthin'," said Bobby, "only
it seems to me you're tryin' to rub
me out."-OnWard
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-26
BUSINESS is BUSINESS

A young suburban doctor, whose
practice was not very great, sat in
his study reading away a lazy after
noon in early summer. His man serV-
ant appeared at the door.
Doctor, them boys is stealin' your
green peaches again. Shall chase
them away"
The doctor looked thoughtful
moment, then leveled his eyes at the
servant.
NO" he said. ..!.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-26
BRAGGARTS ALLY

81 will go to Berlin, . says the Gear,
eff it costs the life of every soldier
in my empire"
Twill defend the Fatherland," says
the Kaiser, 80 long as have a sub
jet alive"
you go right back" a great edi-
tor is alleged to have phoned to a re-
porter whose life had been threaten
ed by an irate person whom he had
interviewed. "You go right back and
tell that man he can't intimidate me!''
IN, Y, Sun,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-26
THE WOMAN FOR HIM

THE WOMAN FOR HIM
''Why are you 80 pensive?" he
asked.
'Tm not pensiVe," she replied.
But you haven't said a word for
ten minutes"
''Wen, I didn't have anything to
say"
'Don't-you ever say anything when
you have nothing to say?"
mo"
"Win you be my wife,"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-03-06
And Lay Unburied For Space
Of Several Days
The SID Plight Discovered
By SCantiIy Clothed Girls

New Lexington, o., March with
the frozen body of her new born child
lying unburied since last Saturday in
the same room the family of five occu-
pied, Mrs. Maggie Sweet and her four
other children were literally starving
to death today until their plight was
discovered by 2. M. Maxwell, who was
instrumental in having the mother and
one sick child admitted to the county
infirmary. The other children were
sent to the Children's home.
The husband and father, Samuel
Sweet, a coal miner, is in Jail facing a
charge of non-support. The wife and
mother is said to be in a dying condi-
ton from pneumonia, due to exposure.
The child of five, who also has pneu-
monia, is not in such bad condition.
Maxwell was walking across the
fields three miles north of town at sup
per time when he saw two ragged lit
tie girls, who told him their mother
was lying sick in the shack nearby,
and the little baby who died Saturday
was not yet buried. The child had
lived for only an hour.
The members of the family had only
one bed, and but little bed clothing
not enough to keep them warm-and
they hadn't eaten anything for two
days.
Maxwell went to farm home in the
near neighborhood and carried down
several basketfuls of edibles, which
the children devoured eagerly, and he
also supplied them with some articles
of clothing.
When the case was reported TO the
children's home trustees they made an
immediate investigation. The mother
is 80 years cid, and the ages of the
children range from to II years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-03-06
A Proof OF Our Responsibility

The fact that this Association has
been in business for fifteen years and
has never lost dollar, or been COM
PEELED to take over piece of real es-
tate, is conclusive proof of the care
with which its money is invested
Money deposited in this Association is
loaned only on first mortgages on
Knox County real estate. Every loan
is being watched continually and reg
ular payments are required.
We pay / per cent each 8 months
"a per cent per annum,) on Savings
Accounts of $500 or upward and 8 pei
cent on Certificates of Deposit fol-
$4,000, or over, due in one year
Why risk your money on investments
far from home with people you do moi
know? The Knox Savings & Loar
Association. Northwest corner Mair
and Vine strets. Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-03-06
An Affidavit In LunaCy Is
Filled In Probate
Other Items Of Interest From
Court House

The Knox county commissioners at
their session on Monday directed
County Auditor Riley to provide a
fund for the mothers pension by
transferring the sum Of $500 from
the surplus moneys in the county
treasury. This action was taken un-
der authority of law passed at the
recent special session of the Ohio
legislature and the mothers pension
is now ready to be administered
through the juvenile court of Knox
county.
In the following article Judge VIII
kins explains the mothers pension
law and tells who are entitled to 1t
and who are not It is not. every wild
ow who is mother that is entitled to
a pension; the law divides them into
four cIasses: a,
First-Mothers whose husbands are
dead.
Second-Mothers whose husbands
become permantly disabled for work
by reason Of physical or mental in
trinity.
Third Mothers whose husbands are
prisoners.
81 Fourth-Mothers whose husbands
have deserted and such desertion has
continued for period three years.
Olo q
it must further appear:
First-That such mother has boy
under fifteen or girl under sixteen.
If pension has been granted to a
mother with children under the age of
is and 16 said pension shall cease up
on the children arriving at said ages,
Second-Such mothers must be
poor. That is if she possesses real or
personal property, other than house
hold goods, sufficient to keep the
family, pension will not be granted.
Third-The child or children for
whose benfit the allowance is made
must be living with the mother. If
the child is making it's home with
another: if it is in an institution
County or state); if the mother is
living with her people or her nus
bands people whereby the child has
the care and attention of the grand
parents in the absence of the mother
the pension will not be granted. The
home must actually be established and
an attempt made to maintain 1t by the
mother and she must be unable by
her efforts at home to support the
children. The object Of the law is moi
to discourage thrift and industry bu'
TO make it possible for the children t.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-03-06
COST
Of Taxing Properties Greatly
Reduced Under The
WarRGs Law

The state tax commission advises
that the Warnes act affects no change
in the system OF listing real estate,
public utility and bank stocks, or the
property of farmers, home owners and
that the real estate, public utilities
and banks are now on the duplicate at
approximately true value. The com.
mission is now endeavoring to get all
classes Of intangible property on the
duplicate also. II seems that there is
not now listed as much intangible
property in Ohio as was listed a dec.
ade or two ago; in other words, hold.
ers of intangible property have been
lodging the taxes forcing the farmers
right along to pay the great bulk OF
taxes.
If the Warnes Law, or any other Law
will make all property owners pay
alike, whether they own real estate
farms or other tangible property and
intangible property like stocks, bonds
and other forms that have been escap
ing, the tax rate would be greatly re
duced. The people who are fighting
the Warnes act are the moneyed rich
who own great quantities of intangi
BILE property. One has only to glance
at the newspapers to see who these
rich city people are that are lighting
the new law.
Under the old listing system it cost
$2,375,000 to list tax properties in the
state. Under the new system the cost
is approximately 100000. Under the
old plan there was an equalization OF
real estate values but none of person
al property. Under the new plan there
is to be an equalization Of both real es
tate and personally values on state
wide basis so as to secure uniformity
in both throughout the state.LAmeri
can Agriculturist.