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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20

The ladies of the Methodist
church will hold their annual
; Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
December 18th. Dinner and light
refreshments will also be sold at
reasonable prices.
See Bertrand Lumber Co. Ltd.
If you are in market for Ellwood
Hog fence.
Hon. Porteus r. Burke who
IS ma king the race for Lieutenant
Governor Of Louisiana arrived
here this week to look after some
OF his legal business after which
he Will again continue his tour
over the State. Our distinguished
young citizen is meeting with the
strongest kind Of support in ev-
e1y Parish in the State and it be-
gins to look like his victory over
his opponents is assured. Dame
rumor IS responsible for the re-
port that Hon. Edwin S. Brous-
sard another of our favored
sons Will likely be the candidate
OF the Progressive Party as a
running mate to John NJ. Parker.
-Ex-Mayor J. S. Power an
nounces himself in this issue as a
candidate for the position of
Judge of the Sixth Ward CITY
Court which appears in another
column. Mr.. Power promises a
strict enforcement of the law if
he Is honored to this exalted DO
sltlon by the voters of this Ward.
Another candidate in the field is
Mr.. Horace 2. Gates. the present
Police Juror of this Ward. It
Will be remembered Mr.. Gates
served our people as Justice of
the Peace a number Of years ago,
after which the office was abolish
ed and regular City Court es-
tablished. The contest between
the present encumbent. Judge S.
y. Nuckolls and the two other
gentlemen promises to be very in
tppoStinu
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
LOCALS.
II + \

Work has begun on the resi-
dence Of Capt. I. l.. Morse IN
Ditch Annex which will De oc-
cupied by Capt. and Mrs. T. L..
Morse when Occupied.-Morgan
City Review.
-Messrs. Ed. l.. Estorge and
DR.. II. A. King, representing the
Chamber Of Commerce spent a
couple Of days in New Orleans
this week in the interest of the
plans to complete the New iberia
Drainage Canal as it was orig
inally intended. Their purpose
in going to New Orleans was to
consult the bond holders. 1t is
hoped at some very near date this
important undertaking will be
completed as is proposed by the
Chamber of Commerce without
any further taxation on the part
OF the people.
In our issue Of last week we
published the open season for the
killing Of wild fowl as drawn
up by the State Legislature which
created in the minds of a many
of our sportsmen that quail could
also be hunted at the present
time. In this they are mistaken,
the Police Jury it will be remem-
bered some two years ago passed
an ordinance forbiding the killing
of quail at any time during the
years 19l4-1915 and 1916 and
those who violate the law make
themselves liable to prosecution
before the District Court.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
Children CRY
FOR FlETcNER's
Q a 8 TORIA
tareStinO

Remember if you wish to par
ticipate in the January primaries
or the general election in the
month Of April, it is essential that
your poll taxes for the present
year be paid not later than the
last day Of the year. DO not neg
lect your duty as citizen. Pay
the one dollar which goes TO-
wards the education of the chill
dren attending the public schools.
1t is a good investment and then
you cannot afford to be called a
squaw man. The women through
out the United States are begging
for the privilege Of taking a more
active part in our Government.
Why should you not exercise the
privilege You all eady enjoy.
Last Monday morning at
1890 o'clock several representa-
tives Of the Studebaker Auto Co.
arrived here on their 1000 mile
endurance trip. In the party was
Messrs. Perkins, Willet and Joe
Levy, representing the Item.
They were royalty entertained
here by Messrs. LEBLANC and
Broussard. the local agents of the
Studebaker Company before con-
tinuing their departure west.
These local agents IN New iberia
have built Up a phenomenal bust
ness and only this week they re-
celved two more car loads of ears
which they will distribute in this
section Of the State.
Cisterns and Tanks. Screen
ing Of all Observation-Disclosures
Lumber Co. Ltd.
Mr.. Tony Cosimano. one of our
Italian citizens came near losing
his life by drowning in the Teche
last Thursday afternoon at the
foot Of Swain Street, in fact had
it not been for Mr.. O. Arceneaux,
an employee at the Erath Ice
Works he would have lost his life.
From what we could learn it
seems that the Steamer Normand
which was towing three barge
loads OF cane was passing Mr..
Cosimano's boat, he rowed his
skiff to the barge and the waves
Or suction completely capsized his
little craft precipitating him into
he cold water and not knowing
how to swim he went under twice
before Mr.. Arceneaux could reach ,
lin.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
Insurance Agent.

Mr.. b. V. Mouret of Jeanerettt
was a business visitor here OF
Thursday.
Deputy Sheriff J. Fay Breaux
one of the candidates for Marshal
of the City Court made a flying
trip to Franklin, Texas in the IN,
terest of the District Court. Tie
| is expected home tomorrow.
Mary Pickford at Pastime The
atre, Thursday, Nov. rs.
Mr.. Bailey Of Washington, La.
was a guest Of the family of Dr.
Courts for a few days this week.
FOUND-A child's gold ring,
initialeds j. w. Owner can re-
cover by paying 25c for this adj
yertisement.
: Mrs. j. Brunson Kerr Of New
York and her little daughter, ar
rived here this week to spend the
winter with her relatives.
Mr.. Sidney Cook, a prominent
young lawyer Of Shreveport spent
several days here this week, the
guest Of DR.. and Mrs. H. A. King.
Mary Pickford at Pastime The
atre, Thursday. Nov. %.
Mr.. Murphy Of Washington,
d G.. spent several days here this
week, the guest Of Postmaster
SilviO BrOussard.
Mr.. Albert Niele announces that
his barber shop will be opened to
the public on Saturday, Nov. 10th
and he bids for your patronage.
Eureka building.
Mr.. Ben Olivier, a merchant Of
HuOertville was in New Iberia on
Tuesday transacting business.
Mrs. d. j. GautreauX returned
home from Alexandria this week
after delightful visit there with
her brother. Mr.. Chas. Boutte.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20

After an absence of several
months at Battle Creek, Mich.-
where Mr.. Ed. Pfstcr was re-
cuperating his health, both he and
Mrs. Phster spent several days in
New York City where large pur-.
chases OF jewelry stock was made
for the firm Of Pfister Bros. in
New Iberia. The friends of Mr..
Pfster are indeed glad to see him
with us once more almost fully
cured of his troubles.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20

the intention to appear in a body
before the State Legislature to Sc.
cure a good annual appropriation
for its maintenance. We under
stand that the sentiment among
our business men is that that it is
the most feasible plan Of raising
the, amount necessary to launch
the Fair on such a scale that it
will be a drawing card from all
parts Of the State such as the
Fair at Shreveport, La. No
better advertisement Of the
resources Of this Parish and
surrounding country could be
made known to the outside world
than. by a continuance of our
Parish Fairs and since we have
such an excellent start we cannot
afford to let the enthusiasm die.
The good accomplished by the
last display of exhibits cannot be
estimated, if we ever hope to make
this section Of the State anything
but one crop country. Hun
dreds Of our small farmers and
even some Of those of considerable
wealth are today back of the
movement to make our Fair one
that will be a credit to the South
and already many have invested
in live stock with the intention of
entering the business on a large
scale. Only this week DR.. J. P.
Harrison Of Spanish Lake re-
celved some of the finest short
horn cattle ever imported into
this country and he will devote
some of his time to live stock.
This will ultimately lead to others
going into the stock raising bust
ness in this section. There is no
doubt DR.. Harrison, like others
got his idea from what he seen
at the recent Fair. At every show
in the State the breeders of chick
ems in this Parish capture prizes
that will be valuable TO them in
the future in finding markets for
their fowls. Mr.. Lallande and
several others are reaping large
rewards for their enterprise and
iberia will soon come into consid- i
cradle prominence from that field
of endeavor alone. The matter
Of the imposition of a small tax
for ten or fifteen years deserves
the consideration of our people
and we know Of no better plan to
bring New iberia forward.
The golden wedding Of Mr..
Clement Young and Miss Clara
Gall, a daughter of the late JAS
per Gall was celebrated last Mon
day with reunion of all of his
family. At the fire side gathered
all of their ten children and nine
teen of their grand children. Mr..
Young as well as his better half
are natives of this Parish and
have always been held in great
After serving through
)ut the Civil war in the Confed-
rate army, Mr.. Young was the
irst Sheriff, elected after the war
n iberia Parish, running on the
ticket He served our
people for two consecutive terms
after which he was sent to the
State Legislature where he again
represented the people. About
hirty years ago he became af-
iliated with the Democratic par
y and served as Mayor for four
ears and thence became the pres
dent of the Police Jury.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Albert Estorge returned
Nonday from New Orleans where
she spent several days.
The Bridge. Club met Mon
lay afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A. C. Pickett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bouchard
tpent Wednesday in st. Martins
lille with relatives.
Miss Lucy Gebert is visiting
friends in Wilson, La.
The Sewing Circle met last
Saturday at the home Of Mrs.
eOnard Barrow.
Mr.. Hugh Craig Of Rayne spent
be weekend with Robert Koch.
Miss Minnie Scott Thompson
rs returned to her home in
wilson, La.
Mary Picdord at Pastime The
Re. Thursday Nov. Is.
Miss Julia Nc Mahon enter
ined at a luncheon last Satur-
" in honor of Miss Mathilde
enOudet. Those who were pres
t. Were Misses Ethel Bauman,
3 Renoudet, Zig Decuir, Hazel
|ojhn, Adeline Pickett, Bessie
uman, Annie Archer, Louise
anchet, Alma Sharp and Vir-
MIA Barrow.
Miss Katherine Chamberlain Of
w York is here visiting at the
me of her sister, Mrs. King.
The Thursday Six Handed Eu-
Re Club met at the home of Miss
Decuir.
The wedding Of Mr.. Louis A.
Rlet to Miss Mathilde Renoudet
5 solemnized Monday morn
at 500 o'clock at the ST. Pet
atholic church.
frs. Powell of New Orleans re-
ned to her home after spend
several days here with Miss
ia Barnard.
The friends of Mr.. Harry De-
court regret to know he is
confined to his bed from ILL
ev. A. S. Lutz is attending
difference this week in Mans ,
La.
ISIS Wilhemia Mestayer of La
Ptte spent several days here
b her mother. +.
larry Pickford at Pastime The
Thursday, Nov. IS. :
r. Sidney Cook of Shreve-
is visiting at the home of
III. A. King.
RS. Earl Barnett of Eunice
ed her sister, Mrs. John De-
/ curt for few days.
+. A. Daigre spent Wednes-
IN Lafayette on business. !,
J.. rs. j. B. Hull spent Wednes-
IN Lafayette this week.
F. }. W. X. Shaw attended the
ors Convention in Dallas,
s, having returned home last
lay.
William Lassalle has re-
Fd home from st. Louis.
5. Ed. Quirk and children
returned to their home in
], La.
IS Thelma Scharff of Able
visited her grandmother,
! Jacob Davis for a few days.
J. Q. Renoudet, Jr., and lit
n, James accompanied by
Sls Renoudet left Saturday
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
Now that the extreme colo


weather is upon us, those Wht
have neglected to have theil
tiues thoroughly cleaned would
do well to have them looked after
as it will no doubt prevent chin
ney fires and may be the loss Of
! your home Every year when the
colG season begin there is al
unusual amount Of small fires anC
all of this could be avoided if the
proper precautions We're taken.
On Monday the assistant to
the State Fire Marshal was in New
Iberia making an investigation OF
the two recent fires which took
place here which had all Of the
indications Of being of the in
cendiary origin. Whether he
found any evidence that will lead
to prosecution We have been un-
able to learn.
Mr.. Jeff Williams, represent
ing the American Amusement Co.
arrived in New Iberia yesterday
to bill his shows here for one
weeks exhibit, commencing next
Monday, November 22d. We I'M
derstand they have secured the
vacant lots in East End known as
the Hensbaw-Patout property
where the last Street Fair took
place. At Lafayette this week
they are showing for the benefit
OF the Elks Charity Fund.
This show played under the aus
pices of the Baton Rouge Fair AS
ISOLATION and will return there to
perform under the auspices of
their Board of Trade. Mr.. H. A.
DeVaux. the proprietor says that
ne carries no shows that are not
of exceptionally high standard
and assures the people of New
Iberia that all of his attractions
are such that the most fastidious
will find no objections to any of
the attractions.
"A freak pecan was exhibited
around this week by Mr.. Willis
Laperouse taken from a tree on
the country place Of Mr.. Anatole
JUDGE Of the Fourth Ward which
contained four we'll formed kerr
ne1s or four halves. The nut was
also Of an excellent quality.
The attention of our readers
throughout the Parish is directed
to the advertisement in another
column of Mr.. F. G. Feight Of
Jeanerette who is handling must
cal instruments, more especially
the leading pianos manufactured.
When in Jeanerette pay his es-
Enlistment visit and see his
line.
For some time Mr.. c.. A. Hit
ter has been making cartoons that
have attracted much attention in
some Of the leading papers
throughout the United States.
Some time ago one of the New
orleans papers carried a sketch
OF his work on it's front page. We
notice in the issue of the Boys
companion, published at Chicago.
a Thanksgiving cartoon on it's
hrst page which is equally as at
tract1ve and instructive as those
cartoonists that have made them
selves famous. The scene is that
OF boy walking in snow almost
TO his knees carrying large tur-
Key to be prepared for Thanks
giving feast. In the back ground
almost hidden by the snow is a
small farm house and along side
trees all depicting the
snow covered North at this time
Of the year Mr.. Hitter does this
work during his leisure hours, be-
ing occupied during the day as
one of the bookketpers at the
wholesale store Of the Estorge's.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
FOR SALE.

A piec$Sf property along gravel road,
in lower part Of st. Mary Parish. six ar.
pents front; % depth, being fronted by
Bayou Boeut, along s. P. X. X. so 60
acres cultivable land. One dwelling
and four cabins. Convenitly located to
school
Amy one interested call or write,
MRS. l.. p. BOURG,
Boeuf Station, Amelia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
BALED HAY FOR SALE

By ton or bale. Bermuda or
No. 3 Lespedeza at lowest cash
price. Apply to Lewis Estate or
w. l.. Grant.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
REPORT or TINS CONDITION
or Thu
NEW IBERIA NATIONAL BANK
Al New Iberia, La, in the State of Louisiana. =
the close OF business, Nov. 10th, 1918.

No. 3071.
At New Iberia, La, in the State Of Louisiana Al
the close OF business. Nov. 10th, 1918.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts 49,. 5000 400 pr
U. $. Bonds deposited to secure cir
culaton (par valued. so, OOO. 90 'rt
U. s. bonds pledged to secure u
s. deposits (par valued 100000 o..
U. 5. bonds pledged to secure pos
tai savings deposits ..... 5000 90
U. s. bonds owned
pledged ............. As 600 OO-lOl 600 an
Subscription to stock of
Federal Reserve bank 80, 10000
Less amount unpaid l6,5OO.OO- $500. 20
Due from Federal Reserve bank 80. 5000 90
Due from approve reserve agents in
New York, Chicago
and St Louis ... 33 9844 6
Due from approve
serve agents in other
reserve cities 100 O64 o.. l54 O40 "a.
Due from banks and bankers (other
than included in 10 or lD.......... 59,OO0.6a
Checks banks in
the same city town
AS reporting bank ............ 1000
Outside checks and 9TH
cash items ...1O6279
Fractional currency mic
kels and cents l94S 60 3O1l7h
Notes OF other national banks &c.. 1880 90
Lawful money reserve in bank:
Total coin and certificates .......-... 2o,9l77s
Legal-tender notes 800. go. 2llOOO
Redemp tlon fund with U. s Treas.
urer mot more than per cent on
circulation) go. ........ ......... 100000
Total. 1870. $9S9, 2479l
LAB LITIES
Capital stock paid in. ....... 3 So 900. 90
Surplus fund .............. ..... 500 900 on
Undivided profits . 42,772.i5 ''''
Less current expenses
interest, and taxes paid a 5S2 o. 80. 100 IL
circulating notes. $50, 10000
Individual deposit sub
ject to check 3O5 4733 81
Certificates Of deposit
due in less tn IN 80 days 4O,59753,
Certified checks 80. 100000
United States deposit lOOOOO
Postal saving deposit 1865
Total demand deposits,
Items 80, SO. a. IS, SO,
81, 80. and SO .......... 351 ,O5782
Total. .......... ...... 1928, 347.9la
State Of Louisiana. Pa IRISH Of Iberia.
1, P. L. Renoudet, Cashier Of the above AIMED
bank do solsmly swear that the above statements
10 true to the best Of my knowledge and be-
lief. p H. RENOUDET Cashier
Correct Attest:
Charles 6ouguenheim
Fritz Detein : Directors.
J. Z. Schwng.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of November, 1915.
ALFRED RENOUDET
Notary Public
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-11-21
DISASTROUS FIRE At LOWELL
FRIDAY BURNS MOST Of bUS|-
NESS SECTION; LOSS 100000
Fire Supposed to Have Started From Film Explosion in
Lowell Theatre, Soon Spreads to other Buildings,
Sweeping Block From Theatre to Jail
Dynamite Used to Prevent Spread of Flames C. & A
Mining Company Used Entire Junction Shaft
Mine Force and Water to Combat Fire
FRIDAY

One of the most disastrous fires since the burning of
johnson Addition in Bsbee recorded this afternoon
when almost the entire business section of Lowell
swept by flames, starting this morning atabout $50 and
gained under control until about o'clock this after
noon
The fire is supposed to have started in the Lowell
Theatre building, and attributed to explosion of
box of films Consuming the theatre short time the
flames spread quickly to adjoining buildings, sweeping
south toward the Lowell bridge The water pressure
low in the Lowell tank that check could be made
until the Calumet and Arizona Mining Company stretched
about 1000 feet of hose from the Junction mne and
its entire force of miners the fight the fire.
1t only until the combined forces of the fire companies
and the miners with the water from the Junction
brought into play, that the fire was checked
Judge Smiths Office dynamited to prevent the
spread of flames All window panes across the street
broken by the intense heat and the explosion of
dynamite. The loss placed at 100000 All buildings
from the Lowell theatre to the jail in ruins. The
Dodge store is replacing all damaged clothing Of
the c. A. miners who aided in the fight and if it had
been for the miners and from the junction be-
ing brought into play it is believed the whole business
section would have been ruins by this afternoon Work
of clearing the ruins is expected to begin at
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-11-21
Recent DISCOVERY OF
RICH QUARTZ LEDGE

A gold rush of larger proportions
than anything seen in this section Of
the southwest since S,lvanite was put
on the map impends as the result OF
the recent discovery OF a rich quartz
ledge near Miller conyon, in the Hua-
chuca mountains. few miles south of
Hereford. this county. News Of the
strike was received here yesterday and
there are evidences of secret prepare
ton on the part OF local men to leave
in the near future to investigate it.
Miller canyon was first located some
time back as placer ground and a
number of claims have been worked
since with more or less success in secur-
ing dust and nuggets. paying better
than day wages. However. it was the
general supposi,ion tina, the mother
lode" lay in the hills somewhere in the
basin drained by the canyon.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-11-21
HAYDEN LOOKS FOR l0IG
SESSION OF CONGRESS

PHOENIX, Nov. Is -Congressma man
and Mrs Carl Hayden expect to leave
for Los Angeles at the end OF the week
and will go thence to Washin yfon in
time to arrive before the beginning OF
tn. coming session of congress.
Speaking OF the appointment to the
local postmastership. Congressman
Hayden said this morning that it is
probable that no ad interim appoint
ment will be made in view Of the early
meeting Of congress and that the sp-
pointment Of postmaster Nicholson
will be confirmed by the senate before
he takes Office. This will. in all proba-
bility. mean that the appoin, ment will
not be effective until the end OF the
current quarter. Dec. 81.
Congressman Hayden expects tina,
the naval defense program will. in all
probability. lead to long discussion.
he does not loot for an adjournment
before Aug. 1.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-11-21
CHA COUNTY ROAD
BOND ISSUE CARRIED

GLOBE. Nov s7.--Once more the
people Of CHA cou,ny have gon< on
record as favor,rH bonds for the i'm.
provement Of highways in the CON-
mu nifty and the comfy hoard Of super
visors confront the duty Of wisely
administering the funds that have been
placed in their custody.
From returns received from Globe.
MAN Lower Miami. Hayden. Win.
keIman and other smaller precincts.
there is no doubt OF the passage Of the
$3.50 600 bond issue for better high
ways The vote WAS stronger for this
Issue than fer the half billion dollar
bond issue that was adopted but that
had to be qusshed because Of technical
errors.
Totals available last night showed
tina, in the precincts named 36l more
votes had been cast for the bands than
we're cast against them. The total in
those precincts amounted to 434 vote:
while the total of the opposition wa:
only 20.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-11-21
ADVANCEMENT OF COPPER
SMELLING PRACTICE
By Charles r. Willis

The history of the advancement Of
copper smelling practice is well illus
trated by the progress OF the smelteIs
of the Arizona Copper Co at Clifton
In 1873 the first smelter of the district
was erected to treat the ores OF the
Longfellow mine, which is still a work
ing portion Of the properties of~the
Arizona Copper Co. The smelling sp-
paratus was a little adobe furnace fed
with locally burned charcoal. In 1850
this little Mexican furnace vas equip.
ped w;,h water Jackets. considered
great Improvement in those days.
In 1882 the rights Of the Longfellow
Mining Co.. were purchased by the
Arizona Copper Co.. Ltd. Scotch
corporation. who Immediately began
improvements to increase the capacity.
For over thirty years the smelter then
erected did business and regularly
turned out the copper. although as
improvements we're made in the smelt-
ing practice, changes were made. and
the plant WAS practically rebuilt three
different times.
The new plant. which was blown IN
last year embodies the very last word
in smelling practice, and is one Of the
show smelters Of the country. Electri-
city does everything that is possible &c
be done in that way and materials are
almost entirely handled automatically.
The two plants side by side may be
compared TO Fulton's first steamboat
and one of our great ocean liners.
The old smelter Continued to oper.
ate for some time. however. until the
new plant was all blown in and success.
fully banding all the products Of the
mines; then fitting ceremonies to the
old plant. which had turaed cut so
many millions OF pounds Of copper. it
was allowed to stop and grow cold. a
sad memory to the old timer Of che
Clifton district.
The new plant is rehandiing even
the dirt of the district which contains
large quantities Of copper. in some
parts as high as 30 percent.