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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-24
YES. PEOPLE ARE TIRED

Once in a while we get a spray OF
truth from congress when some
member in some way senses the real
sentiments of the people. Congress
man Heflin gave an example of this
the other day in speaking on the food
bill. He said
Gentlemen, the people back home
are getting weary or the way one
branch or congress is tying up legis-
lation. and | think we ought TO make
il clear and plain that this branch III
not responsible, but that another
body is responsible for the delay, for
the dragging out all summer ana
holding back these important war
measures.
Ane other day one member III
anCeuer Douy w his objections heta
up lie a4rpIane Dali, i va. .44YoE.anL
fse4L n4~..,..-~. a0444 Germany have
,...-A1~4 .4AyInlng more? Another one
praised the slackers and the traitors
in Canada for resisting the selectiye
draft. Would the Kaiser have asked
more? Another has tried to dis
1ASAAL ANA 41G0NCA bGA0AG G1S SG0ALA
Yes. they have belittled him and be-
smirched him as much as they could.
Would the kaiser have asked more?
And on yesterday one introduced a
bill to have q referendum as to
whether or not the commander-in-
chief should send men out upon the
ocean or beyond to fight for the
-
Would the kaiser have had him
change his tactics? And in this house
a member from Illinois (Mr. Mason
introduced a bill, which is now pend
ing, asking that the selective draft
law be repealed, and the German spy
system is urging that petitions be
sent to members to vote TO repeal the
law-the law under which we are
forming an army to defend the life
of this nation from the dangers that
threaten it.
Shades OF Abraham Lincoln, the
martyred president, whose memory
we all love and honor. i call upon
,he state of Illinois to repudiate this
..cllon of the gentleman from Illi-
n0ls. The remains of Lincoln sleep
il the soil of that state. My God
Low restless he must be In his grave
when a man from Illinois introduces
bill that would prevent the raising
Of an army to defend this nation in
the time of war! Another gentle
man from Illinois (Mr. Britten) in.
troduced a bill to exempt all men
who had German blood In their veins
from the provisions of the selective
draft law. What would that do?
Why, the kaiser would say to Ger.
many. The people of the United
States are not with the President
the people of German blood in the
United States will not fight against
Germany The gentleman from IL
Hnois has bill which would pre-
sent that situation. The other mem
Der from Illinois (Mr. Mason) de
sires to undo the seIeetive draft ant
leave us without an army, and sen
ator from Georgia has introduced {
bill to get every mans consent as Il
whether or not he will go abroad ant
fight for the country. On my re
sponsibility as o Southerner and al
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-24
Ask Anyone VINO Has Used IL.

There are families who always aim
to keep a bottle OF Chamberlain e
Collie and DIarrhoea Remedy In the
house for use In case it Ia needed
and find that 1t is not only a good
investment but saves them no end of
suffering. AS TO it's reliability. ask
anyone who has used Ii.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-24
Chronic Constellation

Tt IL by no means an eaay matter
to cure this disease, but in can be
done in most instances by taking
Chamberlain's Tablets and comply
ing with the plain printed directions
that accompany each package.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-24
warna6

Robert" said his teacher, stern1y,
''you are incorrlglble. shall certainly
have TO ask your father to come and
see me-" Better not do that, teach.
err responded the doctors son; pop
charges two dollars visit"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-24

an American citizen. loyal to the
flag. repudiate the action Of every
southern member who is not loyal
TO the country and 10 the president
iii this war"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-24

Right glasses make study pleasure
DR.. Chiffon will be in Montpelier
August 20. 81, %. % and IS: orrlce
over Modern drug store. At Stuck
home in Paris August %.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
MONEY NOT TIED UP.

Money invested in Liberty Loan
Bonds is IN no way in the world
"tied up." So far as the Govern
ment Is concerned the money paid
ID for these bonds, including that
loaned our allies, is being and is
TO be spent IN this country and
therefore Immediately paid back
to the people for labor and pro
ducts of the United States. SO
far from being 'tied up" this
money ls in effect never with
drawn from circulation.
So far as the investor in the
Liberty Loan Bonds ia concerned
his money is not "tied up" since
there is always ready market for
United States Government Bonds.
Everybody knows this AS shown
by the subscription the demand
for Liberty Loan Bonds exceeded
the supply 80 per cent. This Gre
ates an Immediate market for the
Liberty Loan Bonds. Another Is
sue will be offered to the people
The announcement Of which will
De made by Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo in due course.
The oversubscription of the first
ssue is an indication of which
nay be expected for the second
ssue, which 1t is hoped will meet
With a larger number Of snbscrib
,rs and a great sum subscribed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

On next Tuesday, July Gath, at
st. Joseph Catholic Church, Lo.
feauyille, Miss Felicie, daughter
OF Mrs. Felix GonsouIin, will be
given in the holy bonds of wed
lock TO Mr.. Simon Granger. The
wedding will take place at eight
o'clock in the evening The BRIDE
elect is poss essed Of many graces
Of mind and person, and has a
host Of friends who are ahowering
her with good wishes The groom
elect is young brother of Mr.. AL.
fred Granger, Councilman and
Treasurer of the Village Of Lo.
reanvile The younger brother
shows by every mien aud manner
that he is one OF the coming men
of the section, and promises TO
leave bis impress upon public and
private affairs Of the future. He
enjoys the good wishes of a wide
circle Of friends.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
Mt. CARMEL CONVENT.

The feast of sour Lady Of
Mt. CARMEL" July 10th, was cele
brated, as usual, with a Mass in
the Convent Chapel. Rev. J. NJ.
LanglOis was the celebrant. He
invoked Gods blessing upon the
Convent and Sisters Of New IBERIA
Six Sisters are attending the
Summer Normal held in New Or
leans.
The music teachers are also TAX
ing up course, especially in or
gan playing.
The Retreat OF the Order will
be preached by q Jesuit Father
and will begin Aug. lending
Aug. 9ih-held at the Mother
House 1920 Gov. Nichols st.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
The Minneapolis man, who pre-

The Minneapolis man, who pre-
dicted the end of the war in Eu
rope by February, 1918, seems to
he on hot trail for having his
forecast made good. When be
made this prediction Uncle Sam
had not yet crossed the pond. The
imperial army had side stepped a
time or two, and had retired to
better positions, but it had not
then shown the evidences of its in
ability to stem the tides setting in
againtt the shores Of the Father.
land. Since then Russia is count
ing her victims by tens of thous
ands, and Germany has not scored
a hit in some weeks. The ltal, ms
are holding their own and then
some OF Austria's. The internal
affairs of Germany have needed
some revision and a new Chancel
Tor. The augmenting of her war
credit has been held up. Verify,
she may hold out till next Feb
Iuary.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

The directors of the Iberia
Building Association met on last
Wednesday evening for the trans
action of routine business, with
every director in his chair. There
were but two applications for loans
coming before the board at this
meeting. One of them was ap.
proved without conditions.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
HIGHWAY TO THE SEA
The Elks Lodge adopts Reso-
lutions Endorsing the
Project.

At the regular meeting of New
iberia Lodge, No. 554, b +. o.
Elks, held on July 10Th. a commit
tee was appointed to draft resolu
tons lndorsing the proposed road
to the bay. The committee draft
ed the following resolutions, which
we're indorsed by the lodge, fav
oriDg the construction of this
road. The resolutions are as fol
lows
New Iberia Lodge, No 5j4 wish
es to be placed on record as favor
ing the construction Of the propos
ed highway to the gulf, and
In accord with the progressive
movement of this community, gen
Grated by an influential part of its
best citizenship. We, the under
signed committee, representing the
constructive spirit of the Elks OF
New Iberia, unqnaliiiedly indorse
and support the construction of a
standard highway, as per submit
ted survey and plans now outlined,
connecting this city with Vermil
ion Bay by way Of Avery's Island.
A safe, servlceable, permanent
road, connecting with sea food
socrces, suggests new enterprises.
engages new energies, aud offers a
partial solution of the problem of
the present high cost Of living.
The natural treasure house Of the
sea, its lnexhauslible wealth OF
fish and oysters, and other com
m0dities for human consumption.
will promote new fields of endeavor
and add new vigor and zest to 10
cal business life.
Always standing for develop
ment, for betterment, for Industrial
advancement, the seal Of approval
is cheerfully accorded, by the Elks
Lodge, to this evidence of public
spirit, and the leaders who, with |
continued and sustained self sac,l !
flee and patriotism, will make the
realization of the project complete.
JULES DREYFUS,
p. A. LANDRY,
w. j. BURKE,
Committee: ! Z. S. BROUSSARD,
j. E. VERRET,
II. 5. SEALY,
Y. j. SMITH.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
COuldn'l Fool Him

"The 'orn of the 'unter is card
on the I'LL" sang the little boy at
the Ragged School treat. But
somehow his version Of that line
in "Kathleen Mavonrneen" Jared
on the nerves Of the old squire.
my little man." he said, kind
~, why don't yon put few more
aitches In your soDgf'
"Garn! advised the little man,
politely. "Don't yer know there
amt no III in moosic7 1t only goes
mp ter Gil"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
THE MAYORS AUTO.

Some are wondering why it
rains 20 much of late. 1t is be-
cause the Mayors new auto re
Gently arrived. It is little beau
ty, Of the "Ford" make, and car
rles the title of sClover Leaf" 1t
was sold by Messrs. Leblanc q
Bronssard, popular auto dealers of
this city, who have the agency for
the Ford" Il was bought by
the retiring council, after the cleo
ton, for the use of the Mayor. 1t
cost in the neighborhood Of $500
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

The fire which destroyed the
buildings known as Smiths Bak-
cry. ragged just across the street
from the municipal water ami light
plant. The plant building had it's
painted walls considerably blister
ed and some glass shattered. The
insurance on the plant covered
these damages. The repaintlng of
the buildings has been done.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Mr.. Edward w. Lee, who left
here a few weeks ago, seeking a
berth in U. s. Navy as "ray Mas.
ter" has successfully stood both
the mental and physical examina
tioDs with great credit. When it
Is realized that be is one of class
Of eight who we're accepted out of
the many hundreds from all parts
Of the Union who stood the exam
nations, it is deeply gratifying to
his relatives and many friends
here. We understand that he will
have the rank and pay Of Major.
lie has not yet been assigned, but
this will follow with the develop
ment of the work Of expansion of
the Navy.
Major Lee, the Iberian salutes
you.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Our attention has been directed
10 the development of a sun flower
stalk and it's blooms. The stalk is
about eight feet high. At the top
it carries a bloom about the size of
a dinner plate. Distributed along
the stalk, just above the leaf.
stems, are 81 other blossoms, in all
degrees of maturity from bud to
full bloom. These secondary flow.
ers are very much smaller than the
GROWING blossom.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Baton Rouge. vagrancy
bill is the most rigid ever offered
in this state by many odds, 1t is
modelled after the West Virginia
act and 1t fairly sizzles with
means of stimulating the idle into
productive work. 1t provides
that every able. bodied man i'm
Louisiana between 1G and 60
must work at some legitimate in,
dustry, putting In at least thirty.
six hours "A week, from the date of
passage until six months after the
war.
The joint committee approved
the measure but it will DO whip.
ped into final shape before presen
tatiOn.
Twelve other war measures
were taken up at the conference
and discussed:
To prohibit any one from incit.
Ing instruction, seditlon, etc.
To prevent aliens from having
lire arms in their possession.
To prevent any citizen from in.
terfering with or damaging any
source OF supply water, food, etc.
To prevent any person from de.
stroying or damaging gas, electric
or telephone plants.
To prohibit the obstruction of
bridges.
To prohibit the injury of per.
sons or property by the nse of ex.
piosives.
To authorize the governor to
employ all the resources of the
state in support Of the govern.
ment at war.
10 make it misdemeanor to
discourage enlistment.
To exempt soldiers and sailors
from suits for payment of debt
while actually engaged In the war.
To require registration of all
aliens.
To raise and constitute the
home guards, bill, by Senator
BoatDer. 1t fixes the ages from
- to 90. The governor may fix
the pay but II shall not exceed
the rate paid to the national
guard. 1t carries an appropria.
ton, the amount to be determined.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

The Iberian acknowledges re.
ceipts of a copy of Farmers Bnlle-
tins 84l and 839, issued by the ..
8. Department of Agriculture.
The former treats Of the method
Of drying fruits and some vegeta.
bles for economical preservation
for future needs. The other OK
plains some Of the my steries and
methods of canning The pam
phlets are valuable to the home
which Is interested in food con.
seIvatiOn.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Mr.. Hazard Vaughn, of Loreau-
vile, was pleasant caller on
Tuesday afternoon. His son Her.
bert, who Is located at Port Ar.
thur, Tex, visited his father and
his old home last week for few
days. He is now IS years old and
weighs 800 pounds. Even at that
he is off his weight by some Is lbs.
After a pleasant visit to his old
friends he returned to his Texas
home.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
Wanted to Go Back

"Your honor" said the young
lawyer, pausiDg after an hours
rhetorical pyrotechnics, II beg
your pardon, but do you fol.
low metz
81 have so far" answered the
magistrate, shifting YEARLY In his
chair, .sbut iii say frankly, that
If | thought | could find my way
back I'd quit right here"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
HIGHWAY TO THE SEA.

MT EdttOT:
Your article in regard DR.. Car
stems proposed highway to The
bay has interested me very much.
and | want to state | am thor
oughly back of the Doctor in the
matter 1t is evident something
should be done by our people to
enable those OF us who have not
the opportunity, or advantage, to
get away during the summer
months 10 Summer resorts, to en-
JOY the pleasures of our coast
since the distance is but short
one and the advantages so great.
There is more than one reason
why this road should be con
structed, but possibly the best
reason that lberians, and others
who would care to take advantage
OF the road, coulG advance is that
of pleasure aud enjoyment This,
III itself, is of vital Importance, as
human being latter all, being
but a child needs recreation and
rest, if material worth IS TO be at
tached to results of labor and toll
As the old saying goes, "aIl work
and no play makes Jack dull |
boy'-and the community is but
the boy multiplied. With the
cravings of the body and mind
Satisfied the laborer will prove
worthy of his hire.
The number of our citizens who
go away every Summer spend
this, to the advantage
of the place to which they 20.
Would it not be possible to con
vince tins part of our people that
near our city Is an opportunity
to "slay at home and keep our
CASH? Nature has afforded us ia
right on our coast, which,
f improved, would be TO us all
hat any other result is, and pos
'lbly more, as 1t Is so near home
Let us all interest ourselves IN
his movement. 1t means to all
our people more than pleasure
ind recreation, though would
ay stress on these two reasons
It means lower cost of living; II
means shrimp, crabs, fish and oys
ers viii be had at price within !
he reach of all and not only
cheaper but these sea.products
will be much fresher than what we
get to day The feh we get now
Invariably comes from either Gal
'eston, Houma, or Morgan City I
ONE distance from here when one !
ONES to think of 1t. Yet but 1
ourteen miles from our town IS q
ur coast, with such advantages d
hat all our sea food, could be had |
heaper, quicker, and surely t
resher.
Give this movement our support '
or another reason. The trans
ontinental highway is to pass ;
hrOugh our town and we can I
lake this stopping off place v
worth while"- Think what it
vilI mean to these tourists to t
isit Avery Island and then to p
dip in the Water of the Gulf t
md when they ''stop off, it means
ash will be left behind. AS you so v
orcibly put it in your article New a
IBERIA Will surely be put on the
lap. !,
Mr.. Editor, as one who has the
elfare of orr people at heart, | II
ould most strenuously suggest
nat our Commercial Body take ),
he matter in hand and make our y
Hort to materialize a scheme .
hich will mean so much to New
IBERIA and her citizens. 81
Very truly yours, "
SEA HIGHWAY BOOSTER. =
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Miss Media Bertrand, daughter
of Mr.. L. L. Bertrand, and who
has been engaged for several years
keeping the books of the Bertrand
Lumber Co., is contemplating Q
summer vacation to be spent 1T
Biloxi with party of con
genial friends If the rest OF the
family can successfully prevail up
on her, she will probably not re
turn till fall has we'll set IN. The
date OF departure has not been set
yet.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

One of the most commanding
s0d handsome figures seen upon
the convention floor is that of DIR
=. 5. Fulton, Of New iberia, La
The doctor is one of the new faces
appearing at the Sovereign Camp,
ana bis geniality and kindly court.
esy to all has won for him a legion
q friends. Sovereign Visitor
Daily.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

care you a natural born citizen
Of the United States9" questioned
a registrar of lanky Virginia ne.
gro who presented himself at q
Richmond precinct for registra
ton for Uncle Sans selective
draft army.
"No, sah!" returned the darkey
glibly, II wuz born with three fin
gers missin' from muh lef' hand"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

A new derrick has recently been
erected on the Stewart place, on
the west bank of the Teche, a
short distance below the Govern
ment Demonstration Farm. The
machinery, up to our last inf0rma
ton, had not been installed If
paying results are obtained at this
location it will inspire the whole
section with a new prospecting
fever. IL IS hoped that the pros
pect0rs have made a fortunate sc
lection of site.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

A bad taste in tho mouth comes
from a disordered stomach, and
back of that is usually torpid liv-
era condition which invites dis
ease. HERBINE is the remedy
needed. 1t corrects the stomach
and makes the liver active and reg
ular. Price soc.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

The little son of Mr.. j. b. Win.
ters, Jr., had the misfortune OF
breaking both bones of the fore
stm, just above the wrist. He
was taken to the sanitarinm where
Is. Shaw set the broken bones.
"nen the Doctor suggested put
.'ne MIN to sleep he objected, and
att'e soldier that he is, bore the
otQeal with remarkable fortitude.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Alexandria, La. has struggled
hard to have . military camp 10
Gated ct that point. After failing
IN first effort she gets the National
Guard encampment. This privil
ege carries the "bone dry condi
ton.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

The libel suit OF DR.. Clarence T..
Pierson against the Times-Pica
yune Publishing Co. was. decided
by Judge Skinner who awarded q
Judgment in the sum of ~ 900
against the Times Picayune. 1t
was announced that the case
would be appealed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
RUR-MY.TISM

Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains. Bruises, Cuts and
Burns. Old Sores, Stings Of Insects
Etc. Antisoptic Anody2e. used in.
ternally and externally. Price CSC.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

When you feel lazy, out of sorts
and yaWn good deal in the day.
Tune, you can charge it to a torpid
liver which has allowed the system
to get full Of impurities. HER
BiNE cures ali disorders produced
by an inactive liver. IL streng-
thens that organ, cleanses the
bowels and puts the system in good
healthy condition. Price soc.
Sold by ESTORGE DRUG 60.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Burke are
receiving the congratulations OF
their friends because of the ar.
rival, at their home on last Friday,
July 18th, of baby girl.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Sunday, July 10Th, "St. Swith-
ms Day., we had q good shower
again settling the dust and
breaking the drought. Monday
was rainy day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Dir. and Mrs w. G Weeks ex.
pected to get off this morning on
trip to Boston. Mr.. Weeks
goes to attend the annual session
OF the United States League of
Building and Loan Associations.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Beaumont, Tex, in the race for
not days has recently come On.
y s sne wire with 9 temperature
i l01 degrees.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

A new derrick has been erected
on the Bernard tract near the site
Of the gusher, brought In by the
Gulf Refining Go.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

MIR. Fernand J. Mestayer, of
Loreanyllle, returned on Tuesday
from a visit to Natchez, Miss.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Sash, Blind and Door Factory, spe-
clal work of all description.
Cisterns and Tanks.
tt BERTRAND LUMBER co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
PERSONALS

Mrs. 3. +. Mayvllle, Of Lafa.
yette, La, was a visitor here this
week of her relatives.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
OIL FIELD NOTES.

The Gulf Refining Co, Land
Department, had pretty automo
bile upon the streets Of this city
this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Mr., Willie Mates, the only son
OF the late Mr. Max Mates, was
IN town OH Monday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21

Miss Therese Messenger returned
to her home in this city on last
Saturday. She has been in Lafa
yette for the past five weeks,
where she took up a special course
at the Industrial School.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-07-21
MoRB|OITY.

Typhoid has jumped from %
cases last week to 102 cases in
the state this week. Iberia has 3
cases.
Malaria has jumped from 81 to
81 cases.
Pellagra, which had Ii cases
reported last week, now numbers
80 cases.
Measles have nearly doubled
with n cases reported for this
week.
Smallpox has increased from 3
to Is cases this week in the State.
Iberia: Typhoid-3.
Lafayette: Typhoid, 3.
St. Martins: Typhoid, 2; An
thrax, 3
st. Mary:.Typhoid, l.
Vermilion: Typhoid, l; Small
pox, !; Anthrax, l.