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The Washington times., 1917-04-09
Dresses at $12.75
and
Goats at $3.50

The Silk Dresses at $12.75-Tunic
styles of Taffeta Silk; Basque and
plated models of crepe de chine;
black, navy, Copenhagen, white, and
various light shades. Misses and
women's sizes. Remarkable values
at $12.75.
Silk Street Dresses, S13.90-
Misses and women's sizes IN all
popular silks, tunic and plain styles,
all colorings, fancy collars, some EN-
broidered.
Silk Dresses, $17.50-Spot styles
taffeta with plaid silks, street dress
es of taffeta, combined with Georg-
cite crepe, all dark colors.
Jap Silk Dresses, $7.50-The new
styles in navy, black, and white;
sizes for women and misses.
Dance Dresses, $10.00-All light
colors, in taffeta, net, and lace com
bination. Many Of these worth up to
$50.
Silk Street Dresses $10.00-Crepes,
taffetas, pongee, In q variety Of
styles, dark and light colorings.
Nearly all sizes.
Serge Dresses, $s.75-Nsvy blue
and colors, in plain and high waist
line styles. Plated and plain; all
sizes.
Misses Dresses, $500 - Serge,
wool crepe and brocade in straight
line and sailor styles. Mostly navy
blue.
basement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
BRITISH FORCES GAIN
Make Satisfactory Progress" Along
Long Front In West.

LONDON, April 9.-The British
forces attacked in force on a wide
front from south of Arras to south
OF Lens today, making satisfactory
progress" according to report OF
Field Marshal Haig today.
I'VE penetrated the enemy's lines"
the British commander-in-chi de-
clared.
in the direction of Cambria we
stormed Hermies and Boursies and
penetrated into Havrincourt wood.
.'In the direction of st. Quentin we
captured Fresnoy lie Petit. and are
advancing on a line southeast OF Lew
erguir," the statement continued.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
ON BASEMENT STORE TABLES

Another 150-of those Heavily Mercerized
escolloped Table Covers in a big variety Of
stripes, checks and floral designs; 5Sx58 inches.
real s1e0 value at only 7se.
1900 wards in all-of White Nainsook,
Voiles, Organdies and Pajams Checks, 36 to 40
inches wide in lengths from to Is yards. In
cluded in the lot are Satin Striped Organdies.
Values to 35c yard, special at lie yard.
Bleach.d Mercerized Table Damask-the
quality for which you'd expect to pay not less
than 49c per yard. Several pretty floral de-
signs to sc lect from. Special at 33c yard.
Wash Dress Goods-the seasons prettest,
in White Sport Striped Voiles, Corded Voiles,
Seeded Voiles, forming checks, plain Seeded
Voiles and cluster cord effects. You usually pay
up to 39c yard for these. Special for Tuesday,
at 19c yard.
2100 yards to distribute-of pretty stripe
and floral designs in extra quality Voiles The
colors are fast and the designs all new. Values
to 15c, at &c yard.
PaIais RoyaI-Basement store.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09

declared war against Austria-Hun-
gary, Germany immediately an
nounced she must break relations
much to the disappointment OF those
two nations.
Wilson Is getting a taste OF the
same medicine now from Austria
Hungary" says the Mittagzeitung.
I'VE are convinced that he and the
other American war maniacs will nno
its taste as bitter as did Bratlanl'
Sslsadra, King Ferdinand, and EN-
manuel"
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
LIFE INSURED HALF MILLION

NEW YORK, April e.-The largest
insurance policy ever written in New
Jersey has been issued to william C.
Mennen. president of the Mennen
Talcum Powder Company. in 3 $780,
600 policy, Il was announced today.
The policy is divided equally be-
tween Mennen's estate and his bust
ness, and was written by the Pru-
Dental and the Mutual Benefit, each
company taking the legal limit.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
OEEICIAL TO SPEAK

o. II. Benson Of the Department Of
Agriculture, will speak at the meeting
of the Sixteenth Street Citizens Asso-
citation at the residence OF Robert T..
Heater, 1917 DoEwood street north
west, tomorrow evening at S o'clock
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
ESTATE is DIVIDED.

The estate of John r. Bradley, who
died March %, is divided equally be-
tween John l.. Rotchford, Rosa Rotch-
ford, Lillian Callahan, and Robert F.
Downham by the will hled for probate
today. Mr.. Downham is named ex-
ecutor.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
LET'S AMERICANS RETURN
Germany Treating 500 Remaining
There With All Difference.

BERLIN, April (via London).-
Nothing nowadays seems able to dis
turb the placldity of the German capi-
tai, not even President Wilson's proc
lsmation OF war. Cuba's prompt ap-
pearance as seconder, or the announce
ment that Washington is already
making the Germans in America feel
its heavy hand by imprisoning sixty
five OF them.
According to authoritative informa-
tion, no reprisals on Americans here
are contemplated. at present at least
There are about 800 Americans left in
all Germany. half of them living in
Berlin. They go about their business
as usual, nobody bothering them.
The government does not put any
obstacle in the way OF Americans
wishing to leave Germany. Among a
dozen men who applied for passports
within the last few days none was re-
fused, despite the fact that eight Of
them were fit for military service.
Music Students Take Holidays.
The American Chamber OF Trade
and Commerce continues to keep its
room in the Equitable building on the
Friedrichstrasse open to visitors, and
lue NdAlDtdi 'dSI AsOulpdDSs
various American typewriter manufac-
turers, and other American firms hav-
ing offices in Berlin's business center
were doing business as usual today.
A number Of American music students
are spending the Easter holidays in
various country places. In no case
has IL been necessary to submit pass
ports for revision.
Among the passengers leaving Ber-
gen. Norway. for America on April
25 will be some twenty naturalized
Americans, some OF German origin.
Nearly all OF them are fit for military
service. Still, those who lived in
Germany until recently had no diff
Guilty in departing, the German gov
srnment even providing them with a
sort Of a passport in which they are
described as 'staatenIos," meaning
man without nationality. These men
hope the American Government will
intercede for them in case the Eng
llsh authorities at Halifax should
prove difficult.
Rejoice at VIenna's Act.
Austria-Hungary's prompt reply to
President Wilson's proclamation of
war against Germany by breaking re-
Iations with Washington has given
BESa' 7a'iSia 'ioh ~ lhe pupHc, ana
is commented on at length in the
newspaper leaders. The Vossische
Zeitung speaks Of WILSON'S deplor-
able ignorance regarding everything
European, which first caused his fall
ure to induce European neutrals to
join him in breaking relations. then
led him to make his vain attempt TO
drive a wedge between the Prince
and the people OF Germany, and
finally make him stoop to the mean
trick Of seeking to ALLEVIATE Ger
many's allies"
ut nils one with despair the vos- |
sische Zeitung eNclaIms, that a man |
OF such objectionable ignorance |
should hold the fate of a great nation |
in the hollow OF his hand"
The MittagzeitunE recalls that
when Italy, and afterward Roumania,
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
Summer
Draperies,
S1.95 Set

Fine quality yOile, In neat striped
stitched border: others with ruffled
edge and hemstitched border, com .
plste with valance, top ready hemmed
FOR rod.
Palais RoyalISecond Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
Window Shades
of Art Cretonne
CSC

Regular Si.75 quality; 35l
inches to SO inches wide and 8,
feet long, made of glazed ere-
tonne in pretty chintz or bird and
floral combinations; mounted on
best, quality Hartshorne rollers. /.
Complete with the fixtures ready
to hang.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09

Cretonnes, Awnings, Porch
Shades, Floor Coverings, all at
special prices during Home
Craft Week.
The Washington times., 1917-04-09
Important After-Easter Sale
BASEMENT STORE

Dresses, Goats and Suits-Brok.
en- lots make this after-Easter Sale an
important one for patrons who ap-
preciate good bargains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-12

80 y ~ - : $3.50
"In car home we don't care now
high the price os lee goes, for We
have little use for i. None Of the
members Of our family cares tor ice
water. Our doctor has told as 5aal
y is INJURIOUS To the system
our boy mas ma@e an plans % 90
10 war. Re VIII be terribly dfsap-
could enlist. but he says he prefers
10 be among those that are sure to be
among fhe first to- ger p the thick OF
the fight.
My husband has cur down 1all On
his smoking until the war and nigh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-12

, 70 Bapflze II LeTee.-BaDtism ser
vices Tor the Bethel a. NJ. Z. church
Will aa held Sunday morning on the
Ievee 6roat. Representatives of the
church today secured the consent of
Mayor John BerwaId to hold the ser
vices there. A large number Of ap-
p.icauf= VIII Pie Immersed i'm the wa
tiers Of fae Mississippi Such hap
tL=mual services are not uncommon
along The river farther south, but they
are an innovation ju Davenport
10
Van ErsHaIe Arrested Again
claude Van ArSFsre arrested on June
for conducting E-rHr~ nuisance
was nahaeH aaa#g rV Detective Estes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-12

CHORD8 md
d t s C. o r. ID s

TT Is claimed Inv an authority who
has studied me subject that many
persons have been made crazy by the
nraseaf war One of the craziest of
iho lot fadr5nc bv his performances.
wears an uptprned noustache and
resides 4z Germany
,.--s.-- a.
s- IN woodrow IF We we're the pres
dom r.a rs-o,1ls ohfsl+
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30
R9.l-A3 - 9'f Qua .1
VOICE % sii7 operator 5Laue" ~
ms properly eeI@ed e s..9 gov =.
because % mas WIZ az Gus p1a~1iss g.
=" 4lai 90 1u t-l-iA 839ot l''
i
I WHAT das YOU think about the
war2' John p. Rockefeller was asked
+ responded The oil magnate- john ID.
you should be informed, is member
+ OF The American Press Humorlsts as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-12

1T is claimed by an authority who
has studied the subject that many
persons have been made crazy by the
present war One of the craziest IT
5he lot Judging by his performances,
wears an upturned m0ustache and
resides Ia Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-12

WHAT has become of the oid-fasn-
Toned girl who refused TO become en-
gagged unless he promised to take her
10 see Niagara Falls on their wedding
trip?
J. NJ. c.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
WARNS OF POSSIBLE GER.
MAN REVOLUTION.

Washington, May 24.-Warrl.
ing that any renouncing Of Ger
many's victories Twill have for
immediate consequences a revo-
luction" was contained in letter
by the Pan-German Union of May
5 and published in the Voerwaerts
in Berlin. The letter and the re.
ply of Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, to whom it was ad-
dressed, appeared in the paper un-
der the heading, 1.-THE Regolu-
tionary Threat. t."
The German chancellor was
warned in the letter that the pop
ulation was bordering on despera-
ton. The chancellor was urged
to state Germany's war aim and
was told that unless those aims
correspond to desires of he peo-
pie they will rise and sweep away
the monarchy.
The Pan-Germans were shlrnly
reminded by the chancellor IL his
reply that their duty to the crown
was to wait and not to force the
government to take a position 1t
was not ready to formulate. He
said that if revolution did occur
the responsibility would be with
those who have not comhattd
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
NOTICE..

Whereas, under the provisions Of Act
NO. l56 OF the General Assembly of the
State OF Louisiana, for the year 1916, il
is unlawful to fll with Settler or other
liquid any bottle, syphon fountain or
tank bearing the Trade Mark of the
owner, and
whereas under provisions of the said
Act No. 156 of 1916, as aforesaid it il
unlawful to defase, or in anywiss cancel
such trade mark, name or mark, on any
bottles, syphons, cases or boxes. fountains
or tanks, or to SELF. buy, give, take or
otherwise Of, or traffic, in the same or
any part thereof without the writer
consent of the person, firm or corportion
whose name, mark or device, shall be or
shall have been spou said bottles,
syphons, cases or boxes, fountains or
tanks, and:
Whereas, under the provisions Of the
said Act No. 1856 of 1916, it shall b, un-
lawful for any persons, person, firm or
corporation other than the owner to use
in any manner shape or form, or to
destroy any settler, soda or mineral
water bottles fountains or tanks, boxes
or cases without the written consent of
the owner: and
Whereas the following trade marks,
belonging to the New Iberia Ice and
Betting Company Limited, domiciled
and doing business at New Iberia, Louisi.
ana, to-wit:
"August Erath, New Iberia, La"
Victor Erath, New Iberia, La"
"Erath Ice & Bottling Co. Ltd, New
iberia, La"
"New Iberia Ice & Bottling Company
Limited, New Iberia, La"
have been recorded as required by law,
in Miscellaneous Book No. at folio No.
467 under No 1l6S, of the records Of the
office of the Clerk of Court In and for til -
Parish Of Iberia, State of Louisiana. and;
Whereas, the Trade Mark, Of Coco
Cola Co. Ltd. for New Iberia Ice & Bottl-
ings Company Ltd, to-wit:
"New Iberia Coco Celia Co. Ltd"
has been recorded as required by law in
Miscellaneous Book No. 6 At folio 1903, of
the records OF the Office of the Clerk Of
Court, in and for the Parish of Iberia
!. The public is hereby warned under
penalty of the law, not to use, fill with
seltzer, soda or mineral waters or milk or
any other liquid or substance of any
kind, any bottle, syphon, tank to marked
and distinguished as aforesaid.
NEW iberia Ice G. BoTTLING Co. LTD,
Victor J. Erath, President.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
ONE DEAD IN FIRE AT BOWIE
MAKING SCORES HOME.
LESS.

Bowie, La, May 24.-One life
was known to have been lost, sew
eral persons were hurt more OF
less seriously, more than $1,000,
Oo0 damage was done and large
number Of people were made
homeless in fire which broke out
at 4:3O O'Clock this afternoon at
the upper end of the Bowie Lllm-
Der Company, Ltd, yard, and
swept the lumber plant and most
OF the houses in the town.
The 100000 or more feet Of
lumber on the yard was destroyed,
the mill, planer and drying sheds
were burned. The high wind
carried thefames so rapidly that
efforts to check them were I'M
availing. The fremen of Thibo-
daux and Lockport responded to
appeals for aid, bringing fire
lighting apparatus, but little could
be accomplished toward checking
the confagration, which ragged
practically all night.
Bernard lBabin, white man
ran into the lumber mill in an at
tempt to save some property, was
trapped by the flames and burned
to death. A wife and children
him. George Jensen, fore
man Of the mill, was painfully
burned in fighting the fire.
The mill plant was owned by
company Of which R. II. Down
nan is president and J. F. Wig
CLINTON, vice-president and general
manager.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
IMPORTANT MEETING.

Next Thursday morning at ten
O'Clock the taxpayers Of Iberia
Parish are requested by the Pres
ident and members of the Police
Jury to meet at the Court House
in response to an invitation from
the members of the State Board
/ of Affairs who will be here to dis
cuss taxation and otherwise let
our citizens know the manner in
which they propose to levy taxes
throughout the State of LOuisi-
ana as well as in this Parish. just
who will be here to represent the
State Board. we have not yet
found out. 1t behooves those of
our citizens who are interested in
keeping the assessment at such
figure that the taxes can be met
with ease, to respond to this in
yitation and file complaints at the
opportune time. Most of our
people are heartily in favor OF
equalization of assessments where
inequalities exist. but on the 9TH
err hand they feel that as whole
the property has already imposed
upon it about all that it can stand
for the present. 1t might be that
the system proposed by the mem
bers of the State Board of At
fairs in order to equalize assess
ments would in the end result in
a material reduction, but the
general impression is that the in
tention is to raise assessments,
and il this be true the whole mat
ter should be threshed out and
steps taken to protect the people
rs much as possible. We do not
f'oubt but what there is much val
Table property in Louisiana very
much under-assessed. Whether
this condition prevails here or not
we are unable to state. We do
know that II is a hard matter for
MANY Of our land owners to meet |
the taxes already imposed upon
them and at the same time carry |
several special taxes voted for
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
TO THE PUBLIC.

/ wish to announce to the voters
of New Iberia that / am a candi-
date for reelection to the office
of Mayor Trustee Of Public
Safety, subject to the action of
the City election to be held on
June 4th, 1917. ! stand on my
record as a conscientious public
official and solicit your votes ir-
respective Of party affiliation.
Yours truly,
= H. S. SEALY.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTRLESS chill TONIC. drives out
Naiaria, enriches the blood and builds up the sys.
tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. Soc.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW
IBEkIA:

I am candidate for the posi-
ton of
Commissioner Of Public Property.
Your consideration will be ap-
preciated, your vote solicited upon
my qualification and not based
upon the ground of friendship or
political utilization. I will en-
deavor to satisfy the greatest
number and suggest. the referen-
dunn on all large or important I'M
dertakings.
Respectfully yours,
Lawrence F. Villermin.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
War Registration on June 5th
All Persons between Ages OF 81 and
Less than 81 Must Register.

a citizen or subject?; What is
your present trade, occupation, OF
office; By whom employed b.;
Where employed? Have YOU a
father, mother wife, child under
II, or sister or brother under
Il, solely dependent on you for
support, specify which,; Married
or single (which) ?; Race (specify
which, 2; What military service
have you had? Rank; branch 4:
years; Nation or State; Do you
clam exemption from draft (spec-
lily grOunds)?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
FOR TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC
SAFETY. (MAYOR.)

| hereby announce my can.
didacy for the Office Of Public
Safety of the City Of New Iberia,
La, subject to the will Of the
qualified voters of the city. as
will be expressed at the polls on
Monday, June 4th, 1917.
| respectfully solicit the sup
port of the voters in accordance
with the requirements of the
charter of this City.
Very respectfully,
Albert J. Broussard.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
CHANCE IN NAVY FOR
YOUNG MEN.
Ambitious Youths, Willing to Try,
Can Reach Top of Ladder.

In recent legislation Congress
has authorized the appointment
Of one hundred enlisted men tt
the Naval Academy at Annapoli.
each year where they will bt
trained as officers. This is a won
derful opportunity for young
Americans who have the necessary
mental and physical qualifications
and age, and is published for the
information Of the young men as
well as parents.
To secure this prize it is nee
essary that young men enlist in
the United States Navy and serve
one year as an enlisted man; he
then becomes eligible to apply for
He examination, provided he is
under twenty years Of age. The
examination is strictly competi-
tive and the best man wins. No
appointment from Congressman
is required and influence, politi-
cal or otherwise, is Of no help.
Each boy stands on his own mer-
its. The scope Of the entrance
examination is about equal to
high school education. It is not
necessary that boy have a high
school education, however, as
schools are maintained on all
ships and stations where officers
are detailed as tutors and where
boys are prepared for examina-
ton.
This is a much surer way of en-
tering Annapolis than trying to
secure an appointment from civil /
life. 1t will be borne in mind that !
Of all the men Of the Navy only /
about four thousand are of the
proper age (under twenty which
means that one out of every four
hundred will secure the appoint
nent. Also the vast majority Of
hese four hundred have had no
high school work. probably only
grammar school education, as it
an be seen that boy with some /
Ugh school work who is studiOus
nd ambitious, has an excellent
nance of securing this appoint
nent. This chance can be more
eadily realized when it is remem-
'ered that before this legislation
My about two hundred and fifty
year entered Annapolis from
he entire United States which ,
Includes millions Of American
'ouths. Il
For the man or boy. however, ]
Who has not the necessary quail
ications for Annapolis the Navy
ontains many opportunities also.
is rapid for the am
,itious and studious. The way
5 open to Chief Petty Officer,
Warrant Officer and finally to
Commissioned Officer and 'bv 60
ng up this way the age limit for ,
Examination for Commissioned !;
)fficer is raised to thirty-fve .
ears.
Fop further information on this ,
ubject apply at the nearest Re- ,
ruiting Station for the Navy.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26

railroads and other internal inn
provements. We trust there will
be a large gathering at the Court
House next Thursday to take part
in the discussions in accord
ance with the wishes Of the mem
bers Of the Jury.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
A. A. GIRARD.
COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE.

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. J. Gabi Leblanc as a candi-
date for the position of Commits
sioner of Finance at the election
to be held on June 4th, 1917. He
solicits the votes of the citizens
and promises faithful per-
Torrance of all the responsible
ties to the office. ;s.>F
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
For Trustee of Finance.

| take this means of announc-
ing my candidacy for the position
of Trustee Of Finance for the
City Of New Iberia, the election
to be held on June 4th, 1917. If
elected | promise a faithful dis
charge of all the duties attached
to the office and respectfully So
licit the votes of all qualified
voters.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because il contains the
wellknown tonic properties of OUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
Announcement,
J. p. SUBERBIELLE

candidate for reelection to the
Office Of Trustee Of Finance, City
of New Iberia, respectfully So
licits your support. Election June
4th, 1917.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-05-26
Piles Cured in 6 to II DAYS

Your druggist will refund money if PAZC
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to ID days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. Soc.