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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
LIVING COST TOPIC
FOR MEETING HERE
Two-Day Conference to Be
Held at Hotel Raleigh Monday
and Tuesday Next Week.
PROMINENT MEN TO SPEAK

With morning. afternoon and even
ing sessions and many prominent men
listed among the speakers CONFER
ence on the high cost of living Is to
be held Monday and Tuesday of next
week at the Raleigh Hotel under the
auspices Of the American committee on
the high cost Of living The confer
ence will open with a meeting at
Brownlow, District Commissioner, pre-
siding.
Speakers for the first session include
William Kent of the tariff commission.
Arthur E. Holder. legislative agent OF
the American Federation of Labor;
Frederic c. Leubuscher. member of the
executive committee on the high cost
Of living; Frederick F. Ingram of the
farmers committee on the high cost
of living. and C. B. kegley. master
Washington State Grange.
Presides at Tuesdays Session.
John J. Hopper, register. New York
county, is to preside at the Tuesday
morning session. which couvenes at 10
o'clock. The speakers include Repre-
sentative Jeanette Rankin. Harry a.
Garfield OF the food administrator
Harry A Slattery, secretary of the Ma
tional Conservation Association. and
George l.. Record.
Those scheduled to speak at 2:30 o'clock
In the afternoon Tuesday are Jackson II.
form League; Western Starr of the farm
ers' executive committee on the high cost
of living; David J. Lewis Of the tariff
commission; Charles H. Ingersoll chair
man of the American committee on high
cost of living. and Percy Werner
Speakers Tuesday Evening.
Tuesday evenings session will be
ca He'd at s O'Clock, with Louis F. Post,
assistant secretary of labor, presiding.
The speakers are Frederic c. Howe.
commissioner of immigration of New
York; Representative Edward Heating,
Benjamin C. Marsh, executive secre-
tary of the American committee on
high cost of living. and George P.
Hampton of the farmers executive COM
mittee on the high cost of living.
The program of the committee, to be
discussed at the conference, is a federal
tax of / per cent on the value of all
land and 2 per cent on the value of all
unimproved land, and federal acquisi-
ton of all natural resources-coal. ores.
oil. timber lands and waterpower-the
owners to be paid nothing for good
will nor for the value given by nature.
and the products to be sold. at least
during the war. at cost.
A large number of delegates, repre-
senting labor unions. farmers and
civic and commercial organizations.
are expected to be present. The public
is invited to attend and take part in
the discussions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
US. MOVES TOCUT
OCEAN SHIP RATES
Obtains Agreement With Allies
to Work for Lower Water
Freights.


Regulation of ocean steamship rates
between the United States and allied
nations has been agreed upon in princi-
pie by the American and British gov
ernments.
France and italy have sisnifed their
Willingness to accept the principle. Ne
gotiations probably will be opened with
Japan upon the arrival here of tho
Japanese mission. headed by Vice Ad-
miral Takeshita.
Negotiations are now proceeding be-
tween Chairman Denman of the ship
ping board and Counselor Polk of tho
State Department designated by Pres!-
dent Wilson to represent the govern
ment. and British admiralty officials to
devise program to make the regula-
ton effective. and bring down present
prohibitive rates.
Representing the British government
in the negotiations are Thomas Royden,
chairman OF the allies chartering COM
mission, and ]. A. Salter. requisition-
ing director here OF the British adni-
rally.
President Wilson's deep interest in
the negotiations was reflected in his
appeal July II to the business inter-
ests OF the country to give their aid
freely and unselfishly toward winning
the war. In his statement the Presi.
dent said:
Let me turn for q moment TO the
snip owners OF the United States and
the other ocean carriers whose exam
pie they have followed. and ask them II
they realize what obstacles, what al
most insuperable obstacles, they have
been putting In the way OF successful
prosecution of the war by the ocean
freight rates they are now exactinE.
They are doing everything that high
freight charges can do to make the war a
failure. to make It impossible I do not
say that they realize this or intend II.
The fac. is that those who have
hxed war freight rates have taken the
most effective means in their power to
defeat the armies engaged against Ger
many. When they realize this We may,
take IT for granted. count upon them to
reconsider the whole matter. It is high
time Their extra hazards are covered
by war risk insurance"
Details Not Announced,
While details 70 bring down soaring
ocean rates, which in many instances
nave reached almost prohibitive heights.
are yet to be announced. II is understood
that the present negotiations contemplate
reductions OF rates in many instan noes and
the Inclusion ultimately Of all vessels fy-
ing allied flags In any quarter of the
globe. The amount Of neutral shipping
is regarded as too small proportionateIy
to affect the situation one way or the
other
Japan's inclusion in the present pro
ceedings 10 largely due to the possibility
OF Japanese vessels being engaged in
transatlantic trade in the future to a
much greater extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Two Given French War Crosses.

PARIS, July 23.-The French cross of
war has been conferred upon Basil K
Neftel of Larchmont. N. Y. and Ora r.
McAiurray OF Madison. Wis, both Of the
American field service The awards were
for the courage and devotion Of thu
men in removing wounded while under
fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Bill Aims at War Graft.

To permit prosecution of war con-
tract graft. II any be discovered
Representative Clark of Florida TODAY
introduced a bill to suspend the onera,
ton of the statute of limitations unttI
three years after peace is declared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Local Nominations Reported.

The Senate District committee has
reported favorably to the Senate the
nominations of George E Hamilton
and Rev. John Van Setback, 1r.. as
members Of the board of charities Of
the District. 1t Is expected the Senate
will Immediately confirm the nomina-
tions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
BoIsheViki Party Is Blamed
foT Double Crisis in Russia;
Brought Disaster in GaIicia

The double crisis in Russia, which
has caused military disa on the
Galician front and political upheaval
in Petrograd was said at the Russian
embassy today to be due in each case
to the agitation of the Bolsheviki party.
headed by Sickolai Lenine. who was
given free passage across Germany into
RUSSIA The party is said to stand for
the immediate peace on all fronts. hut
not as Yet for separate peace for
Russia alone.
The Bolsheviki are said to be small
IN number and in some cases to be
sioed by German agents. Their activi-
ties among the troops on the Galician
front was sufficient. It was stated, TO
detach several regiments in important
strategic positions. which caused the
line to prevent development
Germans Were Prepared.
The Germans had evidently nren.-ad
for Just some such step. for they had
made heavy concentration of guns at
kalusz. brought over from the French
front the goth. Goth and ssth rerimeutf
and from Wilma several Prussian guard
reg ments and FIVE of the best Austrian
cavalry divisions Their losses were
very heavy. but al the same time the de-
noralization among the Russian, was
no. discounted in any way.
The Petrograd troubles, originally
started also by sporadic armed out
bursts ny troops controlled by the Boil
sheviki. were reported TODAY ss cow
pletely under control, with the rebel
Hous regiments disarmed and disband-
cd The significance to be attached TO
these events, ii is said, is that popular
impatience has forced an earlier and A
ireer discussion at this time of the
fundamental reforms originally set for
the constituent assembly meeting on
September 30
To Name Cabinet Soon.
The new cabinet, dispatches say. will
be appointed soon as Premier
Kerensky returns from his attennt
TO inspire the troops at the front
Many suspects have been arrested In
Petrograd and the whole city is under
military guard. The whole agitation
u is believed here, will bring into the
government men not only able but
willing to take drastic steps first to-
ward suppTessing rebellion and secon d
toward fulfilling the demand for re-
FORM among the popuIace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
ALL OF D. c. GUARD
CALLED T0-COL0RS
Every Officer and Man Not in
Federal Service to Re-
port Wednesday.
MORE THAN $50 AFFECTED
MORE THAN $50 AFFECTED

Every officer and enlisted man in the
units of the National Guard of the Dis
trict Of Columbia not now in the fed
eral service today was ordered to re-
port at his armory not later than s
O'Clock Wednesday morning. The troops
shortly after that time will proceed to
the camps selected for them, thus an
swering the Presidents cali.
More than $50 officers and men will be
affected by this call for service. Troops
A, =, c and D Of the District squadron
OF cavalry, Batteries A and B. Field Ar
tillery; Company B. Signal Corps; LIST
Field Hospital Company and the Sanitary
Detachment of Field Artillery will pro-
coed shortly after O'Clock to camp on
the Patterson tract on Florida avenue
northeast at the head Of 4th street.
The LIST and I'd Companies OF Coast
Artillery shortly after their assembly at
will proceed to Fort Washington. Md,
where they will be stationed. 1t has not
vet been determined whether these troops
will proceed there by boat or train.
Where Others Are Chartered.
Troops A and B of cavalry are now
quarter at 230 LIST street northwest;
Troops C and D are at the L street
armary, Batteries A and B, Field Artii-
lery, Sanitary Detachment Field Artil-
lery, Company B. Signal Corps! and
Field Hospital Company are at the LIST
street armory.
In order that the camp may be thor
oughly esta blished within a short time,
detail of men from the several units
was sent out today, and the troops will
have their noon meal In camp. Tentage
and other supplies now is being trans
ported to the camp and laid In the COM
pany streets, and the overcoats are
being boxed and sent along with the
other equipment.
Field Artillery. will command the
guard on the first day in camp. The
guard Will be composed OF the enlisted
personnel of Battery a.
Many Mothers Make Appeals.
Many mothers were besieging Ma
tional Guard headquarters during the
day making various appeals to have
their sons were under eighteen years
Of age This is fraudulent enlistment.
but the officers are inclined to release
the men without taking further action.
despite the fact that they swore under
oath that they were over eighteen
years of age. However, II the appeals
become too large in number. the off,
GERS say that they may have to take
action in subsequent cases.
The tract on which the guard is to
camp" says the orders issued today,
has been loaned by the trustees of
the estate. on condition that no dam
age Will be done to trees that are
growing on the estate. All officers and
men are therefore, enjoined to refrain
from breaking, marring or in any man
ner injuring the trees. and men will
not be permitted to go into the wooded
portion Of the tract at the top of the
hill at the north.
This camp is a prelude to the entry
Of the District of Columbia National
Guard into the federal service to do
their part In the prosecution Of the
war against the imperial German gov
eminent, which has just been declared
by the United States Of America.
aigh Spirit of Loyalty.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07

| GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives on,
Malaria, enrches the blood, and builds up the sys
tenn. true tonic. For adults and children. Soc.
-Messrs. Philip and Owen Me
Mahon returned home this week
from Fort Logan H. Roots Train
ing Camp, Arkansas, after several
weeks absence. Both of these
young gentlemen had volunteered
their services to the Government
and selected the Aviation Corps
training camp. Upon examination
it was discovered they were suf-
fering from Hernia and Philip the
elder Immediately underwent au
operation so as to put himself in
perfect condition for the work
assigned to him. He was given
to August the 9th to recuperate
his health after which he will re-
turn to the service Of the Gov
eminent
No. 666 will cure Chills and
Fever. 1T is the post speedy rem
edy we know.
Mr.. Anatole Judice sent to
our office this week freak beet.
The beet is Of the same color as a
turnip and weighs some two
pounds. 1t in no way resembles
a beet, but is Of that variety just
the same. Mr.. Judice is a sue
cessful farmer Of the Faussc
Pointe section Of the Parish and
when he has anything worthy of
exhibition he always thinks of
The Enterprise.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07
YOUR GOOD HEALTH

will not be endangered if you
confirm your drinking to
SODA FROM OUR FOUNTAIN.
There's no headache, no "cold
gray dawn of the morning after"
in its sparkling depths. There's
pleasure in the drinking, and no
other beverage affords. There's
deliciousness to the flavor that
remains as pleasant memory
long after the thirst has BEEN
quenched. Just try glass. 1t
will do YOU good.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07

Master William Stockton OF
Jeanerette is visiting Mr.. and Mrs
C. H. Brown.
DIR. and Mrs. Dominique and
daughter, Miss Alice of Kerr
vile, Texas are the guests Of Mrs
Charlie Provost.
Mr.. George Galliand of New
Orleans is the guest Of Mr.. James
Burke.
The Five Hundred club met
Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Francis DeBlanc.
Little Miss Dorothy Hall has
returned from visit to Morgan
City.
Mrs. Jacob Davis and Misses
Pearl and Fannie Davis are Wis
iting relatives in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Octave Renoudet. Jr., and
little son James. left Friday for
Alexandria to visit relatives.
Miss Alberta Bertrand left
Tuesday for Garden City to visit
friends and relatives.
Miss Katie Dew. Craig left this
week for Hendersonville, N. c.,
to be absent several weeks.
Misses Leila Gonsoulin md Eve
Dugas entertained the Five Hun
dred card club Saturday at their
home on Charles Street. Prizes
were won by Miss Minnie Simon
and Alberta Bertrand. Guest
prize by Miss Francis DeBlanc.
Miss Dorothy Martinez Of New
Orleans is the guest of Miss
Katherine Burke.
Little Miss Mildred Bowerall
of Lutcher, La, is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. S. G.. Roth.
Miss Felice Greig left to-day
for Lake Charles where she will
visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fergus Dugas
and family of Lake Charles
visited relatives here last weeE,
returning home Sunday.
Mr.. Marshall Borel left for
Texas, last Tuesday,
after spending several weeks here
with his relatives. He will re-
main in Houston until ordered
for training in the Engineer Re
serve Corps of the United States
Army.
Master Geo. Dugas of Lake
Charles is here with relatives. |
Miss Lucille Durand of New
Orleans is the guest Of Mrs. Cyrus
DeBlanc.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
on Wednesday, fine
boy. |
Miss Mary Merritt left Friday
For a visit to friends in Ham
nond, La.
A delightful birthday party was
given Monday afternoon by Mrs.
Max Levy for her little grand
son, Charles Levy.
Mrs. Tom Morse of Morgan
City spent Thursday here with
relatives.
Mrs. Walter Berard, Mrs. Clet
dirard and children left Friday
'or a visit to Corpus Christi,
Texas.
You can afford Engraved Wis
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07
Notice of Election.

I, Hamilton Derouen, Presi-
dent of the Board of Supervisors
of Road District No. of the Par
ish of Iberia, acting as the gov
erning authority of Road District
No. 5 of the Parish of Iberia, in
compliance with an ordinance,
passed by the Board of Superyi-
sors of Road District No. 5 of the
Parish of Iberia on the 21st day
of June 1917, do hereby call 4
special election in Road District;
No. 5 Of the Parish of Iberia for
the purpose of taking the sense
of the property taxpaying ele:-
tors as to whether or not they
will vote to authorize the Board
of Supervisors of Road District
No. 5 of the Parish of Iberia as
the governing authority of said
Road District No. 5 to incur an
Indebtedness and issue bonds rep
resenting said Indebtedness 20,
the amount of F'orty-fve Thou
sand Dollars ($45, OOO.OO) in Road
District No. 5 of the Parish of
Iberia, said bonds to bear inter-
est at the rate of 5 per cent. per
annum. payable semi-annually, TO
run for period not longer than
forty years, to be sold at not less
than par, and the proceeds of
sale to be used exclusively for the
construction, improvement AMI
maintenance of public roads and
highways in Road District No. 5
of the Parish of Iberia.
The election will be held on
Tuesday the 7th day of August, =
1917 between the hours Of seven
A. M. and five p. M. and the pol
ling places are hereby designated
as Coteau School House with the
following commissioners and
clerks Of election:
Alcee Babineaux, Commissioner.
P. Clement Romero, Commits
sioner.
Henry Landry, Commissioner.
Leonce Sandoz, Clerk.
The Board Of Supervisors Of
Road District No. of the Parish
of Iberia, State of Louisiana, will
in open session to be held at Sc
gura, La, ON the 9Th day Of
August, 1917 at 10 o'clock A. M.
proceed to open the ballot boxes
used at said election and count
the ballots in number and
cast at said election and
examine and canvass the returns
and declare the result of said cleo
ton.
Thus done and signed on this
Dist day of June 1917.
HAMILTON DEROUEN,
President.
ALBIN j. SEGURA,
Secretary of the Board Of Super
visors of Road District No. 5.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07
PERSONALS.

After several weeks visit t.
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. A. Girard, little Miss Ethe
May Frame has returned to he
homesin New Orleans.
Miss Gucille Mistrot of Calves
ton is here visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Jules Blanchet.
After several weeks visit here
with his parents, Mr.. holland Bar
row left last Sunday for For
Root, Ark.
Mrs. e. J. Rees and children
of Houston, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Minvielle.
Misses Marceline and Lucie Els
forge accompanied by Miss Louise
Estorge left Thursday on the
John d. Grace for a visit to New
Orleans.
Colonel J. J. Crane and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Sam Cooksley are in Forest,
Miss, where they were called to
attend the funeral Of Mrs. J. j.
Crane.
Miss Sis Renoudet and Miss
hlaz Bienvenu left Friday for a
Ea}l to Lafayette.
EsS. Marie Trosclair Of Ope-
lousas 5sfhe guest of Mrs. J. S.
Powersl
Mrs. Alphe Fontelieu arrived
here Tuesday from visit to Aus
tin and Tyler, Texas.
~vxMrs. Ed. Terrell Of Avery Is
lanA spent few days here this
weeH the guest of Mrs. Clarence
DunlAf.
Mis- Pollard and daughter,
Miss Ka4ie May returned We'd
nesday from a visit to Ruston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Kyle were
visitors to Franklin Tuesday.
Mrs. Howard Iyles and little
daughter have returned home
from a visit to relatives in New
Orleans.
Mr.. Louis Haase arrived here
Tuesday from San Antonio to
visit his mother, Mrs. U. S. Haase.
Messrs. Fisher and Robert
Koch were visitors to Rayne this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs William Lassalle
returned home Thursday from
Hot Springs, accompanied by
DIR. King. Mr.. Lassalle is very
i'll at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Simon
have returned from visit to
New York and other points.
The Five Hundred club met
Tuesday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Octave Renoudet, Jr. The
prizesl rafe won by Mrs. Louis
Wallet 519 Miss Sis Renoudet. !
Mrs. Leyland DeGravelle Of
Lafayette spent several days here
the guest of Mrs. Beverly Cam
bell.
Mrs, Aedel of Patterson is Wis
ting af daughter, Mrs. F. W.
Folsc. !
Mr. Ned Lee of New Orleans
spent last Sunday here with rel
atives.
The Brooklyn Five Hundred
club was entertained Tuesday
afternoon by Mrs. H. s. Sealy.
The prizes were won by Mrs.
Howard Lyles and Miss Marie
! ouise Gates.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07
Children Cry
FOR FLETcRER'S
& a. 8 9 RIA
FIVE CHILDREN BORN TO
MICHIGAN WOMAN

Rochester, Mich, July 5.-Mrs
Arthur Tremain, living near this
village, today gave birth to five
children, four girls and boy.
One Of the girls died but the
other four babies are strong and
bright.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07

You can afford Engraved Wis
ting Cards at the prices at which
Pfster Brothers are furnishing
them. See samples in their win
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07

WANTED-10,000 lbs. of old
books and magazines.-G. Singer
Iron and Metal Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07

Sash, Blind and Door Factory,
sDecial work Of all description.
CInterus md fonke Bertrand
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07

ALBIN j. SEGURA,
Secretary Of the Board Of Super
yisors of Road District No. 5.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-07-07
THE ESTORCE DRUG COMPANY,
Drives Out Malaria. Builds Up System
NEW IBERIA. LA.

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and builds up the sys-
tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. Soc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
STOCK MARKET
~~~~~


New York, Oct. rs - Steamship
shares were the prominent features at
the regular opening of today's stock
market, advancing one to two points.
The inquiry for those issues was
greater than that shown by any other
banch Of the list. United States Steel
and other active industrials and
equipments moved within very narrow
limits and railroads manifested all Of
their recent uncertainty, st. Paul COM
mon and preferred and Union Pacific
preferred losing one to two points.
Liberty 3hs were again transferred
in large blocks UP to $65o,000 at $3.50
to 1882. IA
The heaviness Of Union Pacific and
other transcontinentals checked the
better tendencies for a time. but this
was overcome later. United States
Steel rallied from 1e4 SIS to log IA,
Bethlehem Steel rose 2 3-8 and ship
pings made further Roadway under
the lead of Marine preferred.
Tobaccos manifested q revival O.
their recent activity and strength and
various equipments and specialties
advanced one to 2 IL points. q Gain.
were almost wholly wiped out a
noon, however, on fresh selling o.
Union Pacific and the weakness o.
Canadian Pacific.
Liberty bonds were firm at $3.50 tt
1884.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
of Finance
GENERAL REVIEW OF
CROP CONDITIONS ON
49, OCTOBER 1, 1917

The composite condition of all
crops OF the United. States on October
1. or ut time of harvest was "a per
cent higher than their 10 years aver
age condition on that date, as COM
PACED with a condition 2.5 per cent
above average on September 1. Final
yields per acre of crops last year were
about 40 per cent below average. The
index number Of aggregate crop
yields this year is about TT per cent
greater than last year. This year the
\ total acreage. in cultivated crops is
about 3perscent moregthan last year.
The total production of important
4 products this year compared with last
year is esimaed as follows. Con 124.S
lper cent; wheat, 1881 per cent; oats,
s126.S per. cent; barley. 11135 per cent;
frye. ISL per cent; buckwheat ISL
lper cent; white potatoes, 1887 per
Icent, sweet potatoes, 12S per cent; to-
bacco, 10S per cent; flaxseed. 1873 per
Ioent:: xfoe. S1-T per cent; hay (alD
lsS.g per cent: clover hay, 1877 per
toents cotton. 1862 per cent; apples,
ts1se per cent: peaches, 1854 per cent;
|peaxn, 104.5 per cent; sugar beets.
l11S-s per cent; kafirs, 1859 per cent.