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doses Of Black Draught."

uoseS Oh biack-Dfeught
Seventy years of successful use has
made Thedford's Black-Draught .
standard. household remedy. Every
member. of every family, at times,
need the help that Black Draught can
sive In cleansing the system and re-
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation. indigestion, lazy liver.
etc. Tou cannot keep we'll unless your
stomach. liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that way.
Tsy plaek-Dsaught It acts promptly.
Gsntly - b : natural NJ. II yeu
fssl slsgg1sh. take I dsss soaagAt
- IN ~ hssA senosysw. Psies
- : $1,000 o. - . -
- 91unA -
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FOR SALE.

Two 3-mule carts in first-class
condition; two lumber wagons
can be used for hauling cane !;
class condition. One road ma
chine in good condition. Four
wheel Reversible. New National,
Can be bought on terms. Apply to
A. g. PORTER.
meme 1919 Jssnsystts. L.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
cenrber. 1917.
iSigned) A. A. THEkIOI,


President
I the undersigned Secretary OF
the Police Jury of the Parish OF
Iberia. do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy Of a proclamation IS
sued by the President Of the Po-
lice Jury, acting as the govern
ing authority of Road District No.
7. of the Parish Of Iberia. promul-
eating the result of the election
held in Road District No. Z, of
the Parish Of iberia. on the 4th
day of December, 1917.
New Iberia. La, Dec. 9th. 1917.
PAUL BASSIN, Secty.
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Bank Election Notices.

New Iberia, La, Dec. LIST, 1917.
The regular annual meeting of the
toskhelders OF the New Iberia National
Bank Of New Iberia, TO elect Board OF
Directors for the ensuing year will be
held at the banking house, on Wednss-
day, January 9th, 1918, between the
hours Of 10 A. M and P. M.
j f. SCHWING, Cashier.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This is not only one of the best
and most efficient medicine for
coughs. colds and Group. but IS
also pleasant and safe to take,
which is important when medi-
cine must be given to children.
Many mothers have given it their
unqualified endorsement.
fAdvertisemep
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15

New Iberia, La, Dec. LIST, 1917.
The regular annual meeting Of the State
National Bank OF New Iberia, to elect =
Board OF Directors for the ensuing year,
will be held at the banking house, on
Wednesday, January 9th, 1918. between
the hours Of 10 A. NJ. and 4 p. M.
J. n. PERRY, Cashier.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
Applications FOR Liquor Licenses.

New Iberia, La, Nov. "a, 1917.
Notice is given TO the public that I will
apply for permission to eontinue nv rs.
tail liquor business at my present stand.
corner of Main and Fisher Street, in tbe
City Of New 1beIa during the year 1918.
W. o. HUGONIN.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
New Iberia. La. Dec. LIST. 1917.

New Iberia, La, Dec. LIST, 1917.
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Peoples National
Bank Of New iberia, to elect a Board Of
Directors for the ensuing year. will be
held at the banking house, on Wednes-
day, January 9th, 1918. between the
hours OF 10 A. NJ. and P. N.
E.E. DELHOMMER, Cashier
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15

Congress met in regular session
on Monday, President Wilson S
message was a most able paper
and asks for a declaration of war
against Austria Hungary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
Hugonin & BONN.

Hubertville, La, Dec. s, 1917.
Notice is given that / will make
application before the Police Jury
for permission to continue during
1918 my retail liquor business as
now conducted at Hubertville.
B. p. OLIVIER.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15

only made II worse, and then you
put some "Gets-It" on and the pain
eases right away. and the corn peels
right off like banana skin
faint 1t q grand and heavenly feel
ing?"
"Gets-1t" has revolutionized the
corn history of the world Millions
use 1t and 1t never falls Ladies
wear smaller shoes and have pain
free feet. We old fellows and
young fellows forget our toes and
feel frisky as colts. Everybody
with a corn or callus needs Gets
It" We will all walk about and
enjoy ourselves as we did without
corns. Get a bottle today from your
druggist, or sent on receipt of price
by e. Lawrence & Co, Chicago. Ill.
csc Is all you need to pay.
Sold in New Iberia and recon
as the worlds best corr
remedy by Estorge Dr,g TO.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
W. o. HUGONIN.

New Iberia, La, Dec. ], 1917.
Notice is given by the under
signed that they will apply to the
Board Of Trustees of the City of
New Iberia for permission to con
tinue their retail liquor business
as now conducted at the corner
Of Main and Iberia Streets dur
ING 1913.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15
Corn Pain,
/; Stopped Quick
Corns Lift Right or With "Gets.It'

Blessed relief from corn pains Is
simple as A b G with Gets
When you've been limping around
for days trying to get away from
q heart drilling corn or bunny CAL
lus. and everything you've tried has
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-15

ng authority Of Road Distric1
Z, adjourned.
A. A. THEREOF. Pres
PAUL BASSIN, See.
tate Of Louisiana, Parish Of
Iberia.
the undersigned Clerk of tn,
ce Jury Of the Parish Of lbe
State of Louisiana. do hereb,
ify that the foregoing is
and correct copy of all the
seedlings Of the Police Jury oil
Parish of IBERIA, acting as the
prning authority of Road Dis
No. Z, Of the Parish of lbe-
a special meeting held n
Nv of New Iberia on the 9th
/ December 1917.
iberia. La, Dec. 6, 1917.
PAUL BASSlN,
Clerk Police Jury.
NOTICE.
{accordance with the terms
ordinance adopted by the
Jury of the Parish of he
eting as the governing au-
II of Road District No. I. of
Parish of Iberia, the Police
of the Parish Of Iberia VII
e sealed proposals for the
ase at not less than par and
ed interest Of a certain roat
issue of Seventy Five Thou
] Dollars, ($75, 000. 00) an
led by said Road District No
the Parish of Iberia, at an
ION held in said Road District
h 4th dav of December, 1917.
bids will be accompanied By
5tified check on Louisiana
to the order Of the Presi
kof the Police Jury Of the
M Of iberia for Twenty Five
llred Dollars. ($25O0.00) the
K of the successful bidder will
ecditcd on his purchase price
rfeited to the Parish of Iberia
K event Of his failure to full
be conditions of his bid. The
Ks of all unsuccessful bidders
BIZ returned to them on reJec-
|of their bid.
|e successful bidder will be
|shed u proper legal opinion
the validity of the bonds DIT
Expense of the Road District.
bids must be unconditional
addressed to the Police Jury
Ie Parish Of Iberia, New he
Louisiana. with a statement
lie envelope that it contains a
or the bond issue offered and
said bids will be opened IN
c session at two o clock p. M.
lie 18th day of January, 1917,
- Iberia, Louisiana. The
(l96ry reservessthe right to
ANY, and i bids.
A. A. THEREOF,
dent. Police Jury. Prish Of
ria.
PAUL BASSIN,
'tary, Police Jury, Parish of
ria. st
/ PROCLAMATION. /
A. A. Theriot. President Of
'olice Jury of the Parish Of
'arish of Iberia. State of Lon-
j. being the governing au-
ty Of Road District No. 7 of
'arish of Iberia, do hereby an
&c and proclaim the result of
lection held in Road District
Of the Parish of Iberia. on
lay, December 4th. 1917, rs 4
tanned by the canvass of
east at said election by the
. Jury Of the Parish of he
tate of Louisiana. on Thurs
December 9th. 1917, at two
k p. Mr., and which canvass
, that in the Delcambre ,
box there were 40 votes. /
senting an assessed valua-
If 1857 10000, east in favor I
6 proposition; that there /
in the same box no votes,
(enting an assessed valuation
ID. cast against the prop
IN nlnAl,F I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Louisville & Nashville
Doubles Its Earnings

Louisville, April Net earnings of
the Louisville e Nashville Railroad
Company for the year ended December
81, 1916. were $l6,962, $40, which COM
parcs with $S,l36,9O1 for the previous
year, according to the report Of the
board of directors made at the stock
holders annual meeting here to-day.
The showing, it was stated. was the
best in the history of the system.
Operating revenues last year, tho re-
port shows, were S64 100, as against
$50, 626,979 for the preceding year. OF
the two great revenue producing
branches, freight produced $47727,974
and the passenger department S12,7O9,-
973. Operating expenses, according to
the report, were 42,O42, Ill in 1916 and
$3S, 562,S18 in 1915. The board of d.
rectors was reelected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Sinclair oil 4 Refining Corpora
Large Sum Needed to
Restore Mexican R. r,
Heavy Losses Shown as Result
OF Chaotic Conditions

The cost to the National Railways OF
Mexico of requirements and repairs
necessary to put the owned and leased
properties in the condition in which
they were before the revolution will be
100000 pesos, is the statement made
by A. J. PAM, executive president Of
the company, in the annual report IS
sued Yesterday. Mr.. PAM also says that
the Carranza government has already
been able 20 transform chaos into an
organized service.
The report does not contain the usual
income account, but gives mlscellane
Gus receipts, a summary of which shows
debts of 22,77O,199 pesos, against cred
is of only 900, lS6 pesos.
Altogether Mr. PAM estimates the
cost Of track replacement az 27392,OOO
pesos: cost Of repairing and restoring
bridges. 8,558,04S pesos; reconstruction
Of buildings, 1922 COS pesos, and re-
placing and repairing equipment, 9,OOO,-
900 pesos.
c. Basave. chairman of the board, re-
minds the stockholders that it has been
impossible TO meet obligations matur-
ing during the period covered by the re-
mort. but that the company IS firmly
determined to meet them as soon as it
is in control OF the property. The com
pany's matured debt on June 30 was
S53 g64 $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Wheat Jumps
Above 81 Mark
In Wild Market
Exporters Buy Freely on
the Advance-Crop Re-
ports Unfavorable

Chicago, April 4. impending war
with Germany gave irresistible force
to-day to buying movements on the
Board of Trade and swept all grain
and provisions upward to what some
big dealers referred to as nearly fam
inc basis. Wheat jumped to S2O2 a
bushel for May delivery more than
double the ordinary value in times Of
peace. The close was wild, at about top
prices. final trades in May being at
S20l', to 500, and in July at Sl.70 to
$i7Oh2, with the market as whole
1l2c to csc above Mondays finish.
Corn gained sac to 3Nc net; oats,
&c to lllc, and provisions, &c to Coo.
Excitement over war measures was
at a high pitch when the wheat market
opened, and it was scarcely an instant
before price records for future deliy-
cries had been smashed. Cash wheat -
that is, wheat for immediate delivery
has recently been commanding steep
premiums, which have enabled holders
to realize more than 81 bushel for
contract grades, but to-day was the
first time that above 81 has been OBJ
tainable for future delivery.
Pcssimistic crop reports, including
an estimate that the condition of winter
wheat was as low as 70.8 per cent Of
normal, added to the fever to buy, but
many longs had been waiting for just
such an opportunity to unload, and
others were influenced to sell by talk
to the effect that the government is
likely to control prices.
Although reactions under such sell
ing temporarily carried prices back
ward after the initial bulge, fresh ad-
vances took place later, especially IN
the final hour. A feature of the late
dealings was heavy purchasing of May
and July by Eastern houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Millers and Exporters
Make Large Purchases

Dealers in the local produce ex-
change reported 100000 bushels OF
wheat and two cargoes of -four sold
for EXPORT. At the same time the de-
mand from domestic Dillers was re-
portcd active in all markets. Reports
from Washington that commercial
examining board will be appointed to
have control Of tho distribution OF
food products caused some concern as
il was feared that an effort might be
made TO control prices. 1t was argued,
however. that there was little proba,-
bility of anything being done, when
would discourage farmers in their el..
forts TO plant as large an acreage OF
all kinds of grains as possible THIS
season.
Yes'day's Previous Year
Cash. close. close. ago.
New York. 1929 1929 S1.32Ia
Chicago, May. 2Otss 1885 1.t8I4
Chicago, July. t7oA '1.o194 IN
Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
The Dollar In Foreign Exchange

Wall Street was entirely without eX-
change quotations on Germany and
Austria yesterday. the banking house
which continued in the market after
the trust companies and banks had
dropped out week ago having also
withdrawn from active dealings. Per
sons desiring to remit funds to Ger
many or Austria are now without
means Of effecting such a transfer.
Bankers said yesterday that dealings
in the Teutonc exchanges would prob
ably not be resumed until the end Of
the war. In the mean time the fate
of such small balances as some of the
local banks still retain in Germany is
unknown.
Further recovery occurred in French
exchange yesterday, the rate climbing
TO 5.77 francs to the dollar. compared
with $50 on Tuesday. Italian lire held
firm. Sterling rates were unchanged.
Closing rates yesterday, compared
with week ago, were as follows:
Week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Spever & Co. Sever
Connections with
German Bankers
Head of Firm Says Issue
Must Be Met in Clear
Cut Way

Two German members o. the lntcrna-
tonal banking house Of Spcyer & Co.,
one Of the oldest in this country. have
retired from the concern by mutual
consent, it was announced yesterday.
The retiring members are Richard
Schuster, Of this city, and Eduard Belt
Won Spcyer, OF Frankfort-onthe Main.
James Speyer, head of the New York
house and an American citizen, has re-
tired from the Frankfort firm of Laz-
ard -Spcycr-Elliscn, which was founded
by his ancestors more than hundred
years ago
In announcing these changes Mr.
Speycr said that they were made ad-
visablc because Of the existing rela-
tons between this country and Ger
many. The Presidents message TO
Congress-" he added, met the issue in
a clear-cut manner, and Speycr e. Co.
propose to meet the issue in similar
way, however rcgrcttable it may be 10
nc. because Of personal friendship and
family ties, TO have these men leave
cur firm
All active relations between Speyer
& Co. and their German connections
ceased some time ago, Mr.. Speycr said.
The American finn Of Speycr & Co..
was organized in 1897 by Gustavu5
Speycr. an uncle Of the present head Of
the banking house. The original Ger
man firm was Philip Speycr & Co., Of
Frankfort on-Main.
Ignatz Schustcr, father Of Richard
Schuster, who now retires from the
New York firm, was an American citl-
zen. The stock Exchange was formally
notified yesterday of the changes that
have taken place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

sale at Albany to-day of S25,000,000 J
per cent New York State bonds. II IS
expected that at least three syndlcates
will bid for the issue.
In view Of the likelihood OF increased
Federal taxation on incomes, bankers
said Yesterday, it would not be sur
prising if group Of millionaires TOOK
the entire block of bonds becaese oil
the tax exempt feature.
There was considerable speculation
in investment circles as TO what price
the new bonds will bring some arguing
that they would go below lO3, whIie
others were certain that they would
bring at least point more.
Freight Car Situation Improves
Decided improvement in the freight
car situation as affected by embargoes
is indicated in reports just received by
tho Commission on Car Service OF the
American Railway Association, show
ing that in the week ended March "a
onIv 4.947 cars were being held, com
pared with .558 cars the week before.
This is reduction OF more than ~
per cent. o,o,
On March 3 there were 22,2l3 loaded
cars standing on the railroad tracks
unable to move because of embargoes.
The number dropped to 1898 on
March 10. Due to the large number
of embargoes placed when 1t seemed
that a strike was imminent, no I'M
movement was made in the week ended
March II. Up to March "a, however,
there was reduction Of II per cent
compared with March 3.
Cotton Exchange Memberships Lower.
-Leslie f. Keiffer has purchased the
New York Cotton Exchange member
ship of d. +. Foulke for $1,000. ms
is a decrease of $500 from the last pre-
vious sale.
Admitted TO Consolidated Exchange.
Leonard J. Marquis, Louis FREEDMAN
Rowland S. Mott and Milton A. Kent
have been elected members OF the Con
solidated Stock Exchange.
Wall Street to Observe Good Friday;
All of the exchanges will be closed
tomorrow, Good Friday. The New
York Cotton Exchange will remain
closed on Saturday. The banks Will be
open for business as usual.
Gets Big Japanese Orders.-The
American Steel Export Company, mas
received an order from one of the large
Japanese shipyards for nine'y-n'ni '
boiler furnaces. These are Tor use III
ships being built entirely in Japan S ana
the order totals approximately sl2O,Ooo.
Wabash-Pittsburgh Reorganization
The reorganization committee OF the
wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway
Companv. of which James y. Wallace
il chairman. announces that it wi II soon
deliver interim certificates to be ex,
changed later for the preferred and
Common stock of the company.
c. & o. Notes Sold Kuhn, Loeo q
F. and the National City Bank have
purchased S3,780O00 Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway equipment trust Az per
cent notes, maturing in twenty semi
annual instalments. The notes nave
been sold privately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Chicago Packers
Increase Wages

Chicago, April THE big meat
hacking corporations at the Union
STOCK Yards have granted increases IN
nav ranging from 2la TO II per cent,
effective as of April /. it was learned
to-day.
Armour & Co. announced that be
cause OF the oppressive high cost OF
living" bonus Of S5OO,OO0 would De
given to 5000 salaried employees; prin-
cipally office help, who draw 81 800 or
less year. A bonus OF sl'ooo'oVo was
distributed last November.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Steel Makers Cease
Quoting on Ship Plates
Large Contracts for Govern
ment Account are Awaited

nent Account are Awaited
Needs of the United States govern
ment are now receiving first attention
at the hands of the American iron and
steel industry. Conferences between
leading steelmakers and official repre-
sentatiyes of the Administration have
paved the way for formal tender by the
industry as unit of preferential SER
vice to the government.
at is probable" says 1.-THE Iron
Age" in its weekly summary of market
conditions. that the government VIII
buy in the near future for its own
wants and those of shipyards when are
70 do its work, 100000 tons of plates,
shapes and bars. Substantial conceS-
sions are to be made from current
nrices. but the proposal TO take ten
wear market average was not ADOPTED
as that would represent less than cost
to companies not owning their own ore
and coal. Until various uncertainties
are cleared, mills in the lines specialy
affected bv government demand are
discouraging buying.
THE Iron Trade Review points OUT
that the government in its hour OF su,
irene need finds the iron and steer
industry keyed to the highest Plteh OF
production and efficiency in Its history
The most spectacular developments IN
tho market continue to be reflected IN
the demand for ship steel Huge ton
mage which are entirely beyond the
abilIty of the industry to produce are
beirc offered. and the makers are not
even pretending TO quote on more than
perhaps one-fifth of the tonnage under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
News Digest
Foreign

Financial Conditions in London I'M
prove. London, April 4.-America to-
day was again the chief influence IN
the financial district, where the ex-
pected assistance in financing the war
had a further ia orable effect. DIS
counts weakened and Paris exchange
improved, while the French loan
Jumped two points in anticipation OF
the financial help. Consols gained
three quarters and the other sections
of the stock market though quiet re-
fiected the better feeling. Brazilian
and Russian bonds gained point, and
rubber. Marconi and steel shares were
prominent. Mexican issues we're easy
and American securities were marked
down in sympathy with Wall Street
but the tone was steady. Money was
plentiful. Money was quoted at "a
per cent Discount rates. short and
three months bills, 4zd+Ss per cent
Gold premium at Lisbon, 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
u. S. Treasury Finances

Washington. April 4.-Condition Of
the United States Treasury at close
to-day shows: Net balance in general
fund. Se3.2O6,o33; total receipts, ST.
1882: total payments, $2,772,3 4s.
The deficit this fiscal year is $780,
153.825, against a deficit of S49522, 49o
last wear, exclusive of Panama Canal
and public debt transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Money and Credit

While Congress is debating the ques-
ton Of declaring the country in state
OF war with Germany, Wall Street
lending institutions are showing less
liberality in their offerings Of money
on time, and as a result the tone Of the
market shows increasing frmncss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Elections

Lyman \. Hine yesterday was elect
ed a director of the American Cotton
Oil Company, TO succeed the late Colo
mel William Barbour lie was also
elected a member of the executive com,
mittee and first vicepresident and VIII
continue as treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Current

The above rates express the cost OF
foreign money in terms OF the Ameri-
can dollar. You buy an English pound
sterling for S4.75S; the intrinsic par
ity is S4S6tS per pound. Thus. you
say either that pounds are at dis
count or that dollars ere at pre-
MUM. which IL owing to the fact that
in England the demand for dollars
with which 10 settle accounts ia this
country Is greater than the demand in
this country for pounds with which to
settle accounts IN England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Relevant Facts

April Disbursements. Dividend and
interest payments by American cor
porations during the current month
will aggregate $21O,983,1lO, accord
ing to the journal of Commerce. -"
This is new record for April and
compares with $lS8,769,4S1 in April,
1916. Stockholders will receive SIO5.-
6S3,4l9, against $91 ,O69.4Sl a year ago,
owing to the fact that numerous CON
Germs will distribute initial or larger
dividends. Interest payments will
approximate 100000, compared
with S977OO,OOO the corresponding
month of last year. The April divi-
dends will compare as follows: