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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-01-22
Your and active support solicited in the Pro-.
gresSVe Primaries between and p. M.
January 29h, 1916
TO TIE VOTERS

candidate for the OF Sheriff Of Iberia Parish
ticket | a Of Parish
but for fear that not meet perhaps be 40
when call address
your support which necessary my nomina
ton TO Mr. Farmer who contributes much pros
Parish allow call
that practical therefore know your needs
cessitie and if elected it will be ambition and de-
veop the agricultural of Parish Ny eight
with the New Iberia Nat ona Bank National Bank
and superintendent estate
Of
the that the public Of the proper
Of In the Of
from all Of the Parish make this that
regardless nationality creed that will
all times protect life and that viii all
towards putting Parish the
abiding communities Thanking advance support
Hoping o hay the pleasure o in person. am
Respectfully yours,
ULYSSE LANDRY,
Progressive Candidate for Sheriff
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-01-22
A DISAPPOINTMENT

Through some unaccountable
reason on the part Of those who
had consented to take part in the
Elk Show advertised to be held
at the Pastime Theatre on We'd
nesday afternoon, the entertainers
failed to materialize and the at
fractions other than the program
of pictures did not take place.
For the information Of those who
patronized the Theatre on the oc-
casion we wish to make known
that the management of the The
atre was in no wav resnons'h'o.
ELKS COMMITTEE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-01-22
On Monday night a man 10y

On Monday night a man 10y
name Of William Hammond alias
w. j. Anderson, a guest at the
Frederic Hotel for that day. cot
himself INTO such trouble that he
Will Likely serve a few years III
the penllcntiary for stealing some
furs. The night of the theft Il
dance was underway in the hotel
and several hundred OF our yotln"
ladies and gentlemen We're &nJoN-
ing the terpSchIcorc to the sweet
strains Of string band. Nncn
the hop was over during the late
hours of the evening, and when
in the act Of departing for their
respective homes it was noticed
that the furs of Miss Louise lie
Blame and Miss Ethel Sha.D had
disappeared. The conduct of
Mr.. Hammond attracted such sl'S-
picions that an investigation WAS
made and the goods found in his
possession. 1t seems after reg
istering there he paid his bill and
came back and entered his name
again on the books Of the Hotel
as w. j. Anderson Of Franklin.
In the meantime he had with
drawn his grips from the hotel
before train time and this was
noticed by the clerk. lie was then
traced to saloon and later to
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-01-22
The wedding of Mr.. Jesse F..

|
nounced to take place at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Buoy on
Wednesday. February ID. 1916 at
$50 o'clock in the afternoon. The
Enterprise extends It's best wishes
to the happy young people.
Remember TO-DAY is tag day for
the benefit Of the New Iberia Ath-
letic Association
There has been some changes
in real estate this week that is
worthy Of note, among them the
purchase by Mr.. Warren jefferson
OF the beautifully situated | yssc
Prince property located about
three miles south OF New Iberia,
containing some 10 arrentS. " c
ndtrstand Mr.. JetfersoG intends
to conduct his possession on a
scientific scale as soon as he takes
charge. Mr.. jefferson expects to
get some hloodct,1 stock and viii
also go into the lgslness Of cattle
raising quite cXUnslveIy. From
what We learn great pressure was
hrouobt ,,non tbo gentleman to
c,et hi. IL, in thn STAT. If Cali
forni, hIt his in,nrrssions Of his
section is so favorable that he de
cid, 4 ia remain with MS and be-
came = fuIl ncdoeJ citizen Of
Iberia Mr. jefferson is !, GRAND
son Of fine noted and late Jos lief
fcr>on If Rim Van Wrinkle fame
whose family sill Noses. the .!ef
ferson Island nrorcrtv . hout ciob-
trcn mile, from \ov j,.r;a Tb At
1,ruo ,r,ct VIII soo, no convort.d
into rice under the supervision OF
Mr. Conrad.
rnp GALE 1,o,,.,ho,1 f,,r,;
Wv a',a .';.'1 't 10 'o'1 aanI;
.;an "'', p p'' ,',"; :" '''
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AT the furniture emporium Of
the Eautcrivc Frrniturc Go. there
is on exhibition a galvanized iron
bed which was manufactured III
oxnan m'' ,nonhan;a NJ. En;t,
p;Lta.1. r,1 H., =. 49, ,.au .l61a
a. ANY,, hara ~ o, =, GO coan a,'1
would if il was put ON sale bring
as much as $1,000. The enamel
inc will be put on bv Mr.. w. J.
Bavayd. one Of his EMPLOYEES and
when it is completed will be
thing of beauty. This is a very
good indication of what can be
done in New Iberia ia the line of
galvanized iron wo,at
Wy H., ;., AN
N, Nv. "'o a." "rra 1I '.u 'I ~
w Wr:, &c r w, H.. n'.:, -
aan "a:1 - e. ~ ""n o:a e u,a+a
,;a,,I.', ca nv ".. ="
s,:.:o 9 ~ ~ D', n ~, ~
v W;In ~ ~. i. IN, "., e.
c+nt" ' 80" NV eo1I WILL
hams ~ .'o1 ,>,a e ~. nI
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Lime. bricks, cement, graves,
white and yellow sands.-Ber-
tranA Lumber Co. Ltd.
DJ. D,u+or;vo tho ,on-
ial manager OF the Pastlme The
atrc this week mad hung III his
amusement house beautifully
finished cold screen to replace the
one fonAerlv IN use. me screen
was pu. TO test on THURSDAY ana
proved all that was recommended.
It not only makes the pictures
more distinct. but relieves the
eyes OF the STRAIN which they SUI
Ter while witnessing several PIE
lures the same day. Mr. Dau-
terlNe IS now running the Iara-
mount pictures which are super
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-01-22
A HAppv NEW WEAR,

A HAppV NEW WEAR
Don t let that debt worv
We lend money At EIGHT PER
CENT. on long time and easy
payments.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSN.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-01-22

Remember To-Day is tag day for
the benefit of the New Iberia Alh-
Ietic Association.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
ROSENDLATT BOTTLE CO.
BUYS MESSENGER Building

The three-story brick building at
Gil West Front street, which has been
operated as a carriage factory Oy
Thomas II. Messenger for twenty
years and where in late years Mr..
Messenger conducted a storage bust
ness, has been purchased by NJ.
Rosenblatt and Son. wholesale bottle
dealers. of No. 3O5-7 West Front
street The purchase price war not
made public. The new owners viii
take over the storage business n Mr.
Messenger and will make several i'm
prOvements in the building to further
( develop this branch of their activities
TO which the upper floors will he de-
voted exclusively.
/ Changes will be made i'm the lower
/ floors to enable Messrs. Rosenblatt "a
continue their bottle business which
is growing rapidly. The bottle firm
has been in business since 1900. tn,
/ last eleven years of which have beer
spent at their present address. Nos
205-7 West Front street. They will
take possession OF the new location
at once, but the bottle business will
not be moved for two or three
months.
3 The Messenger properly has front
age OF sixty feet on Front street and
runs through to Christiana street, a
depth of 10 feet.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
NACHINISTS READY
TO Settle Strike
Accept Mayor Prices Sug-
gestion That Conference Be
Held With Employers
OUTCOME WILL
NOT BE FINAL

= Members Of Wilmington Lodge, No.
1874. international Association Of Ma
chinists. at their meeting last night
accepted the suggestion made by
Mayor James f. Price several days
ago. that union men who are on strike
in various industrial plants here, hold
conference in the near future in
the hope of settling the strike. This
move on the part OF the union men is
said to have been the third or fourth
one adopted by them towards a settle
ment since the beginning OF the strike.
At their meeting the machinists di-
rected that a letter be sent TO Mayor
Price accepting his suggestions and
leaving it for him to arrange the con-
ference. II was also decided to ap-
point committee from each OF the
eight shops where the strike is in
progress to arrange with the Mayor
for the conference.
II was learned today that sugges-
tions for the conference was not ap-
proved by the membership at large,
and when General Organizer Ago
was spoken to about the conference,
he said that nothing could be said on
the subject at'this time. II was hint
ed that the conference would not sit
as board of arbitration, however.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
MUCH ROUTINE WORK
By CITY council
Departments Are Allowed
Appropriations; Invite
Wharf Bids
WILL ATTEND THE
ODD FELLOWS BAZAAR

Although members Of Chy Council
we're in session. but one hour last
night considerable business was trans
acted. During the session Mayor
James +. Price occupied chair at the
right OF President Of Council Henry
c. Downward.
The report of the fire committee
which had investigated the report that
the water supply was Inadequate at
the Foord-Massey Furniture Company
fire. was received. A report from CITY
Engineer Hopes on the same ques-
tion also was received. In his report
Mr. Hopes said all mains but one
we're i'm service on the night OF Inc
fire. He told of what was being done
to remedy water conditions. Ihe re-
port was referred to Council as a
committee Of the whole.
The Central Labor Unions letter 10
the Street and Sewer Department re-
iating to paving Market street, was re-
ceived and referred to Council as a
committee Of the whole.
Bids for printing the new building
code were received. The Dldders
were: Mercantile Printing Company
s1.5s per page Star Publishing Com
pany. $l.S0 per page; c. NJ. smllh
Company. $2.46 per page. The bids
we're referred to the printing commit
tee with power to act.
II was decided to have the pubic
building committee advertise Tor bias
for leasing Orange street wharf for
period Of one year. The present lease
On the wharf expires next month.
The following amounts we're allow
cd on the regular appropriations
Board Of Water Commissioners S4u'-
Oee OF. Street and Sewer Depart
ment. S23,75O; Board of Health. $500
and the Board Of Public Education
S23. .667.59. The last two items were
monthly appropriations. Ihe appro-
nriations for the various fire COM
NAMES also were allowed, following
the reading of the report OF the fr'
committee which inspected the vari'
Gus companies last Monday and Tues
dav evenings. The report stated al
companies we're in the best OF con
dition.
CITY Treasurer Highfield reported
the bank balance to be S4S1 126S.52.
Ruilding Inspector Anderson sub
mitted his report for January show
ing Al permits issued and 1913 IN fees
collected.
Clerk Of the Market Vaughan als'
submitted his quarterly report whicl
could not be acted upon. however al
he had neglected TO sign it,
The monthly report Of the 5. P. c
A. was received and a bill for $3.50 TO
gathering dogs was ordered paid.
An invitation was accepted iron
Delaware Lodge. I. o. o. F.. to b
present on Monday evening, Februar
q. when a bazaar VIII be opened b.
Mayor James +. Price. The affair vii
be held in the Odd Fellows Building
Tenth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
MAKING POWDER At
new CASTLE PLANT
Bethlehem Company Treats
Explosive From duPontS
to Increase Power
YOUNG WOMEN ASSIST
IN LOADING SHELLS

The Bethlehem Steel Company's
plant at New Castle is making powder
on a small scale. Picric acid, which is
used in the manufacture of powder in
the Bethlehem steel plant, is turning
the faces, hands and hair of some of
the workers yellow A high explosive
brand of powder is being manufactured
at the plant and raw or unfinished
powder received there is treated until
il comes up to the standard required
for high power shells and shrapnel for
the belligerents of Europe. The du-
Pont Company sends powder to New
Castle in small cases. carefully packed
in sections. After being treated TO a
process in one OF the plants. the rolls
of powder are again packed in the
cases. The young women employed by
the company, wrap these rolls in paper
and do the work preparatory for the
packing of the big shells which are
made by the company.
The force of men is being increased
for the day and night shifts, and the
entire place is brilliantly lighted at
night.
Water mains have been laid through
the grounds. Fire plugs are located
at different points and full fire fight
ing force has been organized. The fire
company of the plant has its quota
Of men on duty day and night subject
to call Of the chief in command at the
time.
The sewage system is one of the
finest that possibly could be installed
The water pressure is plentiful. The
amused part of the grounds will be
parked and flowers will be set out.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
CITY SOCIALISTS Want
BALLOT FOR women

The Socialist party Of Wilmington
has sent the following resolution to
United States Senators DUPONT and
Salisbury on equal suffrage:
Whereas. The right of the people
to a voice in the government is con.
sidered the fundamental principle,
and
Whereas, The denial of the right
Of franchise to the majority of the
women of this country is a direct
reputation of this fundamental prin.
ciple. and reverts 10 that period OF
semi-barbarism when women were
regarded as the weaker or inferior
sex. and therefore not capable of any
intelligent action. and
Whereas. The women of the TWEEN
tieth century have proven their equal
ity and ofttimes their superiority in
matters pertaining to the welfare OF
society, and
Whereas. The nine million women
engaged in industry are forced to ac
cept conditions that are detrimental
TO the welfare Of the mothers OF the
coming generation, owing to the fact
that the greatest protection of the
people-namely the ballet-is denied
TO this so.called weaker sex. therefore
be Il
Resolved, That the Central Branch
Of the Socialist Party OF Wilmington
representing a considerable portion
Of your constituency calls upon you
to do all In your power 70 secure fay
Orable action uDOu the prOpOgod
amendment to the national constitu
tion. known as the Susan b. Anthony
amendment. when IL comes up foI
your consideration during this sea
sion of Congress"
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
eBATTLE CRY OF PEACE

That the Victoria Theatre hit IL
right with the people of Wilmington,
is being daily proved by the immense
crowds that frequent this popular
house, where one of the greatest mo-
ton picture productions ever launch
ed for the scrutiny of a discriminating
public is being shown daily from
noon until midnight. This great pro-
ductiOn is The Battle Cry OF Peace" "
produced by the Nitagraph Company
OF America. and cited as one OF the
strongest arguments yet offered in de-
fense of national preparedness. While
peace meetings are taking place upon
the screen the picture shows how the
United States shores are being attack
ed by the enemy. and what follows
can better be seen than described.
That the immense throngs respond
to the enthusiasm occasioned by the
showing of these stirring scenes is
amply attested to by the frequent and
prolonged applause, which greet the
showing of the Stars and Stripes upon
the screen and the cheers for the
strains Of The Star Spangled Ban
ner" Aside from the important patri-
oAAN hdAulA VI Aht HloNuNAAohf NAN
dramatic features rank high. Charles
Richman at the head OF the excellent
cast, portrays the role of the sacri-
feed martyr in a most wonderful
manner The acme Of artistic arl
achieved by Miss Louise Beaudet. as
the heroine mother who murdered her
own children rather than see them
fall into the hands OF inscriptions
invaders, exacting as their toll OF wal
the lives Of young and innocent wO-
men came in for a great amount oi
favorable comment. II is claimed that
before definitely deciding what shall
he their attitude upon this vital ques.
ton. every good American ought &c
see this great feature production, the
seventh wonder of the motion picture
world" THE Battle Cry OF Peace
can be seen daily for the balance o
/ the week at the Victoria.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
I'd FOOL THERE MAS

Robert billiards weird and en-
chanting play "A Fool There Was"
which enjoyed two successful seasons
en- tour and a years run at the Lib
erty Theatre, New York City. will be
seen in this city at The Playhouse.
on Tuesday next. Students Of psy-
chology have for the past three sea-
sons been endeavoring to determine
exactly what extraordinary quality.
or rather extraordinary point is re-
sponsible for the really unprece-
dented success OF this play. The play
is now entering upon its third sea-
son and is testing the capacities Of
theatres everywhere, which is even
more extraordinary than its success
in former years. It's success
must be due toffundamental truths so
vividly told in Kipling's poem. THE
Vampire" and portrayed with even
greater intensity in the play.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
THURSTON. MAGICIAN.

It has been the custom for the past
forty years to devote a week to magic
at leading theatres, which has enabled
Blitz, Anderson, Herman and the
great Kellar to make a profitable stay.
During the past nine years. since Kel-
ton, has filed the honored throne of
magical greatness and his success in
this city has demonstrated his fit
ness Thurston will appear at The
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
rEMpLE Or TRrTH BALL.

Arrangements have been completed
for the subscription ball to be given
nv the members of the Temple Of
Truth on Tuesday evening, February
22. at the New Century Club The af-
fair. which is an annual one with The
congregation, promises TO superste
al affairs given by the congregation:
The committee of arrangements IS
composed of DR.. A. Goberman. A.
Rothchild and ]. A. Hart During the
intermission between the dances sup
per will be served. The supper is in
charge of the Sisterhood of the Tenn
ole of Truth.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
EDEN LODGE AFFAIRS.

Eden Lodge. No. "a. l. D. >. F.. con-
ferred the first degree on a class of
candidates last night. The second de-
gree will be conferred on the same
class next Thursday.
On Thursday evening. February "a
following regular lodge session. the
lodge members will attend Delaware
Lodges Jit Ear. in a body. The fol
lowing committee has been appointed
to arrange the attending OF the ba-
zaar: Ernest c. Parks. Chester j
Moore and Harry j. Stidham.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
new TREATMENT FOR
SWOLLEN VEINS

Swollen veins are dangerous and
often burst sufferers are advised to
get a two-ounce. original bottle OF
Emerald oil (full strengthl at any
pharmacist and start TO reduce the
veins and bunches at once.
Physicians recommend Emerald Oili
a. is used in hospital practice and a
small bottle viii last long time. be
cause II is very concentrated. Apply
night and morning with tho soft brush
as directed until the swelling 10 re-
duced to normal,
II Is 40 marveiously powerful that
swollen glands, and even goitrs disap-
pear when used steadily.
n. b. DanfOrth. Market and Second
streets can always supply YOU
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
FIND HIM SANE.

When Frank Mclaughlin. stylishly
dressed. was arraigned In City Court
today on a charge of embezzlement
preferred by the Fessler Sales Com
pany. Of New York, Assistant City Sd
licitor Lynn asked that the case be
continued until tomorrow. in order
that the mental condition of the ac
cused could be inquired into This
was done after court by the police
surgeons. who pronounced the man
sane II is alleged that he did not
fully account for stock sold. but this
is denied by him.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
vANDERBRACK CASE CONTTNUED.

Judge Churchman did not announce
his decision i'm City Court today i'm the
case of Harry Vanderbrack. charged
with assault and battery on Mrs.
Harvey Diesans. He said he was
Handicapped in his work by the ill
ness of the clerk OF the court. He
continued the case until February 20.
While operating the automobile OF
Assistant Fire Chief Maloney. Wander
brack struck Mrs. Diggans as she
stepped from trolley car at SiNV
md Jackson streets.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
FIELDS MINSTRELS TURN
OUT IN Street PARADE

The little Caruso Of minstrelsy"
Walter Sherwood. Of this city, is a
member Of the AL. G. Field Greater
Minstrels. and VIII appear at every
performance Of the two days engage
ment Of that company at The Play
house.
It is said that Mr.. Sherwood's Sc
lections for this year are the most
taking Of any he has ever offered.
The Field Company is especially
strong in the vocal department and
that Mr.. Sherwood stands at the head
Of the list. one OF the star vocalsts
of the troupe, attests his ability.
Mr.. Sherwood is a Wilmingtonian
who has gone forth and won his way
i'm his chosen profession. II is not
only at home that he is appreciated
but all over the land the verdict has
been the same. and he Is regarded as
one OF minstrelsy's sweetest singers
everywhere. He comes back to Will
mington for the brief engagement, and
his friends will be pleased to see and
hear him on the stage.
The Field Minstrels paraded this
morning. and will give concert in
front OF the DUPONT Building this
evening, and will parade again at
noon tomorrow and will give a con-
cert at 1.3O o'clock in the afternoon
and 7.30 o'clock in the evening. The
Field Minstrels have this season a
greater number of vocalists of stage
eminence than has heretofore been
brought together in one company
Not only is each individual voice one
OF especial quality in solos. but the
choral effects are particularly happy
and arouse the greatest enthusiasm
The Field Minstrels are at The Play.
house this evening and tomorrow az.
ternoon and evening. They also wer,
booked today for the same days OF tn,
same week next year.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
PROFESSOR McCUE no LECTURE.

Before the Century Club of Della
ware City tonight. Professor McCue
of Delaware College will lecture on
"A Trip Across the Painted Desert. "
The club has invited the teachers and
pupils of the Delaware City High
School to attend this lecture. The
members also have the privilege of
bringing town. as well rs out-of-town
guests with them. There is no en-
tertainment on the club calendar fol-
lowing the business meeting this af-
ternoOn.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs Harry W. Chairs will
spend the weekend in West Philsdel-
phia with Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond G..
Dubell
John S. Rossell, vice-president of
Security Trust & Safe Deposit Com
pany. and Mrs. Rossell are spending
two weeks at Atlantic City.
Colonel John G. Townsend OF Sell
byville. was a Wilmington visitor
Yesterday.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11

to two doctors, then my mother got
bottle of Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and l took it. ] never had
any more trouble and got strong fast.
Then / took it again before my little
girl was born and it helped me a good
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for it. Then this spring l felt very
badly again, but ] took the Compound
and have been we'll all summer. | can
not be grateful enough for your medi-
cine" - Mrs. HAROLD M. SMITH, 40
Water Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
For forty years it has been making
women strong andwell, andcuring back
ache, nervousness, uterine and ovarian
Inflammation, weakness, displacements,
irregulsrity and periodic pains.
IfyOu want special advice write
Lydia T.. Pinlxham Medicine Co.
(cOnfidential), Lynn, Mass.
Evening journal., 1916-02-11
ROY LHoT AccIpENTALLY.

George Lewis, colored, aged 10 years,
was treated at the Delaware Hospital
today for a wound over the right eye,
inflicted by a bullet from an air rifle IN
the hands of George Wilson, colored, ot
the same age.
The shooting was accidental ana oc-
CURED at No. sol East Eighth street.
The injured lad was removed to the
Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix am
lulance.