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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
Communicated.
DEFENSE OF THE PARADE.

It is strange how strangely dis
torted an occurrence appears I'M
der the pressure of preJudirla'
views, fed by a little fanaticlsn
and all the other torches of IA mar
TOW, depressing intolerance.
The innocent merry making,
typifying Mardi Gras, trailing
through town in a detached, DIS
connected, strangllng parade has
aroused the ire of one Of our
prominent ministers. who sees IN"
germs Of a crop of ghosts. ol VOL
ces and crime, hrgglng the town
in a vigor Gus one-step dance and
inoculating the population against
the infection of the angels OF I'M
maculate virtue and valor. The
Mardi Gras parades of Paris, Nice
Venice and Rome have never been
classed as vice-eerm carriers add
are considered an expression OF
art and national temperament
tqr,er to life, health and strength
than the cholera infected pil
grimages to Mecca and Medina
Or other shrine worshipping pro
cessions of other countries.
The classification of parade
celebrations, because Of little !
more freedom Of action. Of III" !
liberation of cruder comedy and
the temporary disregard Of the
conventional rules Of society, as
the illogical answer of corrl1o-
ton, of suppressed crime of the
vice zone, to the pleas and anneal*
of those self-constituted guardians
of the towns morality, is abort
as ingenious, as the use of the
painting of Dante S Inferno. IS a
necessary paraphernalia of church
service.
A little study of the Tatins
temperament will disclose the TT
ter inability to absorb those pre-
scribed pm itanical habits and to
adapt itself to the cherries limi-
tations and seventies undergone
1ncomplainingly by loyal Puri-
5ans. And it is no disparaee-
nent of the puritan to inveigh
against his austere. ascetic life:
ort when he attempts. by coer-
zion or intimidation. to reduce
he others to his springless frame
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
PROPOSED VISIT OF DR..
BOOKER r. WASH
INGTON.

At a meeting held in the st.
Joseph Hall Thursday night, Feb.
25th, the proposed tour Of Dr..
Booker 7. Washington through
the State of Louisiana was prac-
tically and convincingly dis
cussed by the Rev. A. j. Lawless
the advance agent for the Gen
eral Committee that has for its
aim the welfare of this States in
vasion by DR.. Washington -,
! Deeply realizing the greatness
Of this Sage. and too believing
that his coming here will rebound
to SO very much good towards
the making Of better Negro citi-
zenship, believing that message
from this accepted leader of the
Negro race to our people towards
the making Of better citizenship,
better farmers. etc. the colored
citizenry present at the st. Joseph
Hall accepted the plans and con-
ditions Of the General Commit
tee and asked that New Iberia be
included in the itinerary.
After having been assured that
New iberia world be visited ~
DR.. Washington, a permanent or
SANITATION was perfected to-wit
DR.. T. L. WEIGH, president; Prof.
A. L. Simon, vice-president; G.
A. Pemilton, secretary; Prof. VIM
B. Robertson, assistant secretary
DR.. B. F.. Easter, treasurer.
The Pr resident appointed the fol
lowing as chairmen of commit
tees: Committee on programme.
Prof. Jonas Henderson; Commit
tee on place, Mr.. A. A. Williams f;
Committee on Ways and Means,
Mr.. Ernest Joseph; Committe on
Schools, Rev. R. V. Sims. There
will be another meeting held at
the Douglas Institute, Monday
night, March 1st, when other
Committees will be appointed.
DIR. T. L. WEIGH, Chairman
C. A. PEMILTON, Secty.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
HEALTH INSTRUCTION IN AN
INDIANA COUNTY.

Common sense is an uncommon
quality. Those who in their ear
ly youth read and enjoyed the
William Henry Letters, will recall
, that this was refreshing char
acteristic of that young hero
When sent away to a boarding
school, he was told that he woc Id
have to take dancing lessons in
order to learn how to enter a
room. He could not see the need
of taking lessons for this purpose.
He said, "Just walk right in.
One of the most difficult lessons
to learn is that the way to do a
thing is to do it. The county
health commissioner of Union
County. Indiana, feels that one OF
his duties is to teach the people
of the county how to keep well.
He has accordingly prepared !;
little seventy-five page pamphlet.
made up largely of material pub
lished by the varioJs state boards
of health. The board of county
commissioners made an approp-
ration to send a complimentary
copy to every home in the county.
The pamphlet is simply ut forci-
bly, written, and contains chap
tens on the home, contagious dis
eases and the baby. In the first
chapter, the people are told how
to keep their homes clean AMI
healthful, how to dispose of their
garbage, how to care for their
food and how to take care Of
their bodies. Directions for dis
Infection and especially directions
or various contagious disease
make up the second chapter, while
5he third and most important con
aims directions to mothers for
he care of themselves and their
children. We have been long
line in learning that if the teach
r. of good health would compete
with the patent medicine man,
he must meet him on his own
ground. Instruction of the pee
Die on health topics is a public
1uty. 1t should not be left to
professional zeal or to philan-
hropy. The publication and dis
ribution Of such pamphlets as the
Union County Health Book are
lirectly and solely for the public
rood and will yield large div;
lends in the form Of better health
md prosperity for the people. If
zach county in the nation had ?
health officer as wide awake and
! board Of commissioners as broad
minded as those of Union County,
indiana, says The Journal of the
Medical Association
he problems of the prevention of
disease and the prolongation of
ife would be immensely simpli-
3aI
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27

Three hundred negroes are re-
ported to have left the section
around New Madrid, Mo-, last
Friday night and that others
were preparing for their exodus
Saturday because of warnings to
go. The trouble grew out of the
fact that negro tenants were will
ling to continue to pay six dol
lars an acre rent. while white ten
ants were contending for three
dollars per acre.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kid
new and bladder troubles, remov-
ing gravel cures diabetes, weak
and lame backs, rheumatism, and
ali irregularities Of the kidneys
and bladder in both men and wo-
men. Regulates bladder troubles
in children. II not sold by your
druggist will be sent by mail on
receipt Of $1.00. One small bot
tie is two months treatment and
seldom fails to perfect a cure.
Send for testimonials from this
and other states. DR.. E. w. Hall,
1926 Olive Street, st. Louis, Mo
Sold by Estorge Drug Co. and
x - : -
(AlvsrsissasaG)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
PROMPT ACTION WILL STOP
YOUR COUGH

When you first catch Cold
(often indicated by sneAe or
cough, break it up at once. The
idea that cit does not matter"
often leads to serious compiled
tons. The remedy which immed-
lately and easily penetrates the
lining of the throat is the kind
demanded. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery soothes tine i.riration,
loosens the phlegm. You fee.
better at once. l. seemed to
reach the very spot Of my
Congh" is one of niaLy honest
testimonials. Soc at you. drug
gist.
(AdvsetiDsasat)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
THE BOY OR GIRL

who desires higher edu-
cation must be ambitious
and have the grit to over
come all difficulties. The
greatest difficulty is the
securing Of funds necessary
sary to complete this edu-
cation.
This Association furnish
es the opportunity where
by YOU may save. the mon
ev required for your col
lege education. Save sys-
tematicalfy and in few
years your education is Sc
cure.
Ten shares Of our stock.
requiring weekly pay
ment Of 5000. VII in less
than ten years amount to
81, 10000.
TBFpTA BUILDING ASSN.
=
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-27
COLDS & LaGRIPPE

3 or 6 doses 660 will break
any case of Chills & Fever. Colds
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does not
grippe or aicken. Price Csc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11
MEETING OF COUNCIL
OF WILLIAMSBURG

williamsburg. Va. Jan. 10.--Tho
Williamsburg CITY Council held its
monthly meeting Friday night, with
the following members present: Il. +.
Wolfe. president; c. c. Hall. II. L.
Casey. w. l.. Jones and Galba Val
den. The designations of President
Wolfe and Councilman Frank Armi-
stead, which were sent In last month.
were discussed and finally laid upon
the table. Strong pressure Was
brought to bear upon MIR. Wolfe to
withdraw his resignation, he being
considered one OF the most valueds
members of the body. He finally
agreed not To insist upon the accept
and will continu to serve. Members
OF the Council will endeavor to get
Mr.. Armistead to withdraw his res
ignation. for the present at least
Several wells, that were reported in
dangerous condition, were ordered
repaired or closed. and a dla pidated
frame house on York Street was orr
dcred closed. so rs to remove the
danger OF fire from tramps who In
fest II. A resolution was adopted.
empowering the Finance Committee
to borrow money and 10 disburse- thu
same. the object being TO save the
commission usually collected by tho
treasurer and city sergeant. Mem
beers Of the Council claim that II costs
the CITY of Williamsburg f6 per cent
to borrow money under the old ar
rangement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11

which l herewith return, and am SIN.
cerely obliged to you for letting me ses
1t. / have not been able to give any
special study to the matter OF coast
fortifications.~ but should certainly as
sumo that capes Henry and Charles
should be fortified, and certainly Mat
thew Fontaine Maury deserves the
fullest recognition the country could
give him."
Secretary Daniels letter, to Mrs
Wake. reads:
"Your letter arrived In due course
and have read what you have to say
with much interest. No one has more
admiration for Matthew Maury than
have Some time ago ] talked with
Senator Martin about bill which ne
introduced to erect building. to be
known az the Maury building, and /
shall be very happy To take part In
any movement to do honor to this great
man"
on the strength of these letters, Mrs.
Wake feels that the chances for gain
ing recognition of the great work of
Maury are better than they have been
at any time since she has been work.
ing on the matter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11
PRESIDENT WRITES
ON NAME Of FORT
MRS. WAI.kE RELIEVES THAT CAFE
FOHTIFICATIoN WILL BEAR
MAIRN'S NAME.

Letters received by Mrs. Frank An
thony Wake from senator John sharp
Williams and Secretary Daniels and
letter from President Wilson to Sen
ator Williams have "A very fa%ora BILE
tone relative to the naming OF the
Cape Henry fort for Matthew Fontaine
Maury. Mrs. Wake has been maxim x
an effort TO have the pathfinder of the
seas recognized in this way since 1906.
and has made trips 10 Washington and
had much correspondence with sena-
tors, congressman and department
heads on the matter
The letter from President Wilson to
Senator williams is rs follows.
Il have read Mrs Wakes letter,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11

w. b carnesi 229l Monument s3.sOo
H. A. Crew. SOC E. Leigh 2S.330
Mrs q. C. Dillon. s2i 8.
a. l., Douglas, 1888 Mosby. Zoo
r. IA. Eastman 2s04 Spring Hill.s.000
r. l.. Goode, 110 N. sth. 5000
Graham Glenn, 2l17 Taylor $3.50
" Gillian. Jr.. 707 N.
Davis .-s-.-,..,..-.....- ...-..... b-oeG
Greet Ha4sins 40s n. Addison. 7,2be
" fu'oheson, $40 N. syc-
Rs ~ " r Hail s2s n. IN, s "a. iSO
,irs j.. q. Hooker, 243 Temple 80 500
ST. " Harden. sol y. 22d. 81. 20, $50
Eev n r. Jones. 6l5 Denny 30, $50
!.-s Myra e, Johnson. 4O2 w.
8. kIrn6roush' 2ao7 W. Grace 400
Mrs w. II. Lyme. 240S r. Clay 30. l7o
,5re E. Lumsden. 81 East
? Matt,ngiy. 223 Il. Broad 24,15o
Hr Robert Mitchell. lis w.
4.ss Elizabeth Morton, $500 E
Grace ....... 27,110
" II Myers, Forest Hill. ..16.240
b. A. O'Keefe. 3153 Floyd Ave II. 90
~ w. W. Nelson. ss42 Williams
. ' Ire Moore H%e soas ". Grace s sos9o
2i"s. II. Purdy. 102 w Mar
shall 20, 100
Miss Helen Robinson. 100 De-
catur i.s,...... 80. ....... l6,S0V
Mrs NJ V. Saunders, 1905
Il. h smithers. 1o7 \. 23d. 1880
! l. B Sims SOC 'Forqurean .12.100
/ Miss Gertrude Steger 1425 w
Gay ....... 49,. ........,.....,..32 ~. 30
Miss NJ. f. Stephens. GA n.
/ Ave .......3f,910
( w r. Toone. 1901 4tn Ave. II o70
Rev J. T. Tucker. Forest Hill, 80, $50
l.. +. Wilton bt26 s'ortef .... 5 900
On j. Weinst"in. 1924 Floyd
Ave ........,...,.,...-... 10 900
j +. Fitzhugh White. 22i S. 3rd "a. 450
! r.. g. WalthaH Jr,. 1919 Han
II. n witt. 8o4 S. Laurel lis. 500
DISTRICT A.
Votes
Rev d e. Day city Point ,...27.l5o
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11
Building Permits.

building permit WAS Issued hy
Building Inspector Butler yesterday to
Ernest NJ E.arman, to repair frame
dwelling. GA North Seventh street, TO
cost &iT5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11

Vile $500. .I3,2so
William c. Thacker, Carriers
Bridge 80 -. 200
Miss Helen Harris. Scottsville 80. .
Miss c. l.. Smith, Louisa. -. $3.50
T.. Hobson Snead. cohassett. 8 .s31
Albert Newton. Bremo Bluff ,i6.l1 10
Gordan Baker Columbia 1000
VIM Briesmaster, EnrighI ... 1920
j. {. Goodman. Sabot ....... 81. so
Waveriy Lloyd. Nontay ..... 10 500
Thos. A Russell, Orange .. 5000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-11

The State Corporation Commission
yesterday granted an amendment to
the charter OF the Union Building
Company. of Alexandra, eniarging
its purposes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-16
MISS RICHARDS URGES
GREATER PATRIOTISM
Woodward & Lothrops Auditorium Is Crowded at Third
of Series Of Talks on Current Events

Yesterday morning at 1913 took place
the third of the series OF the talks on
current events given by Miss Janet Rich
ards In the auditorium on the seventh
floor of Woodward & Lothrop's. The
talk itself didn't begin until 1O:4S, but
almost an hour before that time her au-
dience began to gather-impatient for the
talk and eager for a front seat In the
spacious auditorium.
The time spent waiting apparently need
not be time wasted, for many were the
women who brought their knitting and
other fancy work." mindful OF the fact
that Christmas is only a few weeks on.
And many Of them intended to continue
this work throughout the lecture. But
how could they? To any one who has
heard Miss Richards rapid-fire, amaz-
Ingly fluent mode of delivery 1t Is per-
fectiy evident that merely to listen and
to follow her double-quick discourse is
about all that any average woman can
do.
So as Miss Richards took her place
behind the small table on the plat
form in the auditorium the needles
ceased TO click. eyes were focused and
heads were bent eagerly forward to hear
what the week had brought forth In the
world of current events.
That a great deal had occurred In a
single week Miss Richards made ap-
parent by holding up copy OF The Her
Aid before her audience, and pointing
to the headlines OF the first page, any
one of which would have been startling
news In years Of peace.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-16

Hash Is always delicious II properly
made. To each pint add three cupfuls
of chopped cold boiled potatoes. a table
spoonful OF butter and a cupful Of stock.
Stir over a hot fire for eight minutes.
then put over a lower heat and brown
for half an hour. very slowly. Minced
green peppers or minced parsley may
also be added.
Shepherds pie can also be made with
leftover mutton. To make II chop
cooked meat and mix with two table
spoons breadcrumbs to the pound with
one chopped onion. one tablespoon
chopped parsley, one cup gravy. salt and
pepper to taste. two tablespoons drip
pings, one tablespoon catsup. Turn into
baking dish and cover with thick layer
seasoned mashed potatoes. Brush with
beaten egg and dot with butter and bake
twenty minutes.
Another way Of cooking a leg OF mutt
ton or lamb Is this: Have II boned and
rolled by your butcher. Be sure he sends
you the bone and meat the day before
II is to be eaten. As soon as II comes
an onion. and season with salt and pep
per- Let simmer for three-Quarters Of
an hour When this comes to q boil put
in the meat and keep at q constant boil
for two hours Take out meat and boil
down liquor, then strain and cool. The
next day take of fat put In half cup
barley and boil TIL tender This will
make delicious soup. The leg should
now be covered with the fatty membrane
that has been taken OF the leg. This
will give II favor and serve to haste the
meat Bake In oven about one hour.
Copyright. lslD
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-16

The burden of Miss Richards talk was
"a plea for patriotism. In making her
survey OF the weeks history of the war
news, she showed herself to be OPEN
minded in her attitude toward both belli-
gerents. And by way of impressing the
women who listened to her with the
value Of patriotism in the present crisis
she promised to bring to her next lee
ture red, white and blue buttons bearing
the legend America First" for dfstri-
button to those of her audience who de-
sired them She said that one of the
greatest dangers to this country at the
present time was the reflection Of race
hatred that might result from the war.
and that the remedy for this was to be
found in greater patriotism. While In
England and other European countries.
the war has tended to break down social
barriers, in this country of mixed races
1t has endangered feelings Of race hatred
which, Miss Richards says. It will take
over half a century to erase.
In reviewing the war events OF the
week, Miss Richards talked of the prob
lembs that come before our State De-
partment involved in the sinking of the
Ancona. She also explained that In rem
edying the evils brought on by the war
especially the problem that Is sure to
follow wholesale immigration after the
war is over-our government had no
precedent to follow. The new legislation
made requisite by this new situation
will, according to Miss Richards, give
Congress a busy session
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-16
LOCAL WOMAN WRITES
SOCIAL SERVICE BOOK
Mrs. Elizabeth Noyes Thompson Au-
thor Of Volume Of Valuable
Information.

There has Just been published by the
National Capitai Press. Of this city, q
little volume entitled Earnest Work
for Earnest Workers' by q young WASH
ingtonian. Mrs, Elizabeth Noyes Thomp-
son. that Is destined to be OF much serv-
Ice to social service workers.. The book
has only one fault. and that IL that the
title does not adequately suggest the tre-
mendous fund OF information II contains
For II Is In fact an Intensely practical
and skilfuly concentrated description of
the various kinds of sociei service insti-
lions In the United States. and Is writ
ten for the purpose OF telling girls desir-
Gus Of taking up such work In one form
or another just how. to 80 about II In the
most useful and businessiike way.
Besides describing succinctiy the work
accomplished by such Institutions as the
American Red Gross Society. the Con-
etc, It tells how leagues for any kind OF
social work shall be Organized. how rest
rooms and summer camps for girls can
be equipped. and of the various means Of
raising money for phiianthropic objects.
Each chapter carries with Il a useful
photography. and list of the various
bureaus where Information can be OBJ
tanned on subjects OF interest to social
workers Is added. The keynote Of the
book Is practlcauty ana Wncre. as occas.
ionalIy. Mrs. Thompson turns aside to
give advice of a more general character.
as in the chapter dealing with Sunday
schools. there Is the same charming d.
rectness combined with deep enthu-
siasm for her cause.
A book Is not entitled to be spoken wen
OF merely because II deals with a laud-
able subject. and. indeed. there Is no
walk OF life In which so much harm Is
done by unframed and indiscriminate
'uplift' literature as that with which
Mrs. Thompson deals. But her little VOL
ume IL a model OF concIseness and wis
dom and not less a masterpiece In its
small way because Il happens to deal
with a subject which. vitality important
as II is to the life Of the nation. Is not
among those calculated to excite the
curiosity Of the general reader. And yet
IL is hard to believe that anybody could
give the brief half hour in which this
book can be glanced through without
learning auckland being glad OF It. In
the main. however. the volume Is intend
ed for the guidance Of those who propose
taking I'D social service work In a prac-
teal way. and to them II cannot but be
Invaluable. c. B.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-16
BLOUSE IN BLUA
CLOTH.

Serviceable and at al times stylish
Is the Russian blouse costume The
design pictured above Is fashioned of
admiral blue broadcloth trimmed with
wide and narrow black silk braid and
buttons. The skirt Is pIeated at each
side and the blouse has q deep pepium.
A high collar finishes the neck, while
the blouse fastens at one side. In me
dunn size the costume requires 81
yards 54-inch broadcloth. yards Of
wide and So yards Of narrow braid
Pictorial Review Blouse No. 6442.
sizes, 80 to a inches bust Price, Is
cents. Skirt No. 6S45. Sizes p to "a
inches waist. Price, Is cents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-16
INFANT MORTALITY CUT
BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Only One Baby Out of Ten Under a
Year Old Dies Now in
District.

Infant mortality is decreasing in the
District, as shown by figures compiled
by the District health department. In
1888 one child in every three born In the
District died before II was a year old.
During 1914 only one in every ten died
during their first year.
In 1913 there were 6so3 births reported,
OF which SIS died during their first year
In 1872 out OF a total OF 1907 births, Seg
died within the year. In 1911 there were
7,02 births reported, of which s57 under
a year old died. Although the figures for
recent years vary. they are all far below
the records Of twenty years ago.
The reduction is believed to be due to
systematic campaign being carried on
by the health department A pamphlet
entitled How to Keep the Baby Well'
Is sent to the mother of every child born.
DR.. William c. Woodward, health officer.
has made an exhaustive study of infant
mortality during his twenty-one years in
the local department