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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Heavy When Not Weak.

Steels, coppers and numerous other
shares representing the popular COM
modities were heavy when not weak,
their market status being directly af-
fected by signs not only of further
contract cancellations, but inevitable
price reductions.
Opposition to the proposed five-year
federal control of the railroads gain
ed ground. but no definite movement
in the quarter is expected from Con-
Eress until well into the new year.
Meanwhile railway exa cutives are
formulating tentative plans for the
future operations of their roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Dividends Declared.
STOCK MARKET LACKS
USUAL HOLIDAY CHEER

week in the securities market was
characterized by a complete lack of
the holiday cheer which might have
been expected from the more hopeful
views of financial and industrial lead
ers and the promise OF the largest
wheat crop in the country's history.
Trading lost none of its professional
aspects. but was supplemented by con-
slant. if moderate liquidation from
outside sources. which contributed
m easurably to the almost steady at
triton of quoted values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21

perched in a tree just above Reddy
Fox.
Hello, Reddy:.' said Bully. Il hope
you are having as good a living as
some OF your friends l saw this morn
ing"
Eeddy looked up sharply.
What friends of mine did you see??
he asked.
Bob White and his family" replied
Bully They are looking fat and
fine. / see them every day. My good
ness. I've forgotten some important
business back at the barn." With
this he spread his wings and flew
away. chucklinS to himself. He had
dropped a hint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YOK, December 21.-The ac-
tual condition Of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold $59.691,750 re-
serve in excess Of legal requirements.
This is an increase of $19,822,240 from
last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21

NEW YORK, December 21.-Mercan-
tile paper z. sterling 60 day bills,
banks, 4,72 81: commercial 60 day
bills, 4.72H; demand 4.75 1916; cables,
4.76 9-16. Franc, demand, SASSY.
cables 5.45. Guilders, demand, AZ 3-S;
cables, AZ 6-s. Lire. demand, 6-36;
cables, SIS. RubIes, demand. 1871;
cables. II nominal Mexican dollars,
TIN Government bonds easy; rail-
road bonds easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Krupp Company to Pass Dividend.

BERLIN, Friday. December 90 (by
1.-THE Associated Press) 1.-The Krupp
Company. at a general meeting to-
day. decided not to gay a dividend
this year. The great arms concern
paid dividend of 12 per cent in each
of the first two war years and 10 per
cent last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Selling of Liberty Bonds.

Incessant selling of liberty bonds,
notably the more recent issues, at ma
terial depreciations, was among the
disheartening developments. al
though without apparent effect on
general investment conditions.
The one interesting feature in the
latter connection was the Offering by
banking syndicate of S50,00O.O 900 of
Pennsylvania railroad bonds at a price
made possible by the roads high
credit and the large oversubscription
to the offering by investors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
First Trust Notes for Sale

Secured ON improved d. o. real estate. CO.
nine good interest with best possioie seeuflty.
Eotes in denominations Of from $50 to $S.og4
transactions closed promptly. We collect 10
terext and attend to every detail carefully.
No charge to investors. Certificates q tttJal
ma insurance policy furnished.
SHANNON & LUCIA
InvestmeAt DeDt.
tn 18th St AZ AAlD x3AA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Col. Walker Given Assignment.

Col kenz!e W. Walker. United
states infantry. on leave OF absence
in this city, has been assigned to
duty with the purchase. storage and
traffic division of the general staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
LONDON MONEY.

LONDON. December 2l-Money. 5 pei
cent; discount rates. short and three
month bills. 11-32 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Washington Stock Exchange.

SALES.
Capital Traction IS, $500 at 9S11.
Washington Railway CON-, at So, at So
American Security and Trust, 10 at Dbl, 1C
at DO
Liberty Savings Bank, 10 at 115.
After CALI
Washington Gas, 6 at %.
Liberty Savings Bank, ~ at 11J, 10 at 115
LanSton, 20 ul 81.
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
ISSUES COMMITTEE HAS
BEEN VERY GENEROUS
BY I. A. FLEMING.

| The Capital Issues Committee, ere
ated to guard against overexpans:on
/ of corporate and private interests
during the period of the war. that
the government needs might there
i fore be the more easily financed. was
organized on May II and up to the
j time of the signing of the armistice
had received and passed upon 2.2S9
| applications involving issues of new
securities to the amount Of $2,564,-
! 021.000.
! AS the committee approved s2.064,-
$4,000 of the proposed capitaEZatsc on.
refusing bit s499.21S.oOO, it may be
i said to have been a fairly gen
erous commission. Moreover. that
sucn a small percentage should have
| been turned down during war period
, would seem to indicate that busine IS
| interests were conservative in making
applications for extension privilege.
OF the approvalS, construction and
equipment involved S366.914.000: work.
! ing capital. S119.921,00O. and refund
| ing operations s552,91S 5000 while eX-
; change of securities involved S1,025,-
! 050,000.
The report of the Capitol Issues Com
| mittee to the House of Representa-
!
preparations being made by frauds
| and crooks to capitalize their OPP
portunities in selling securities and
! service to farmers and others during
the next few years, and cites the fact
| that schools have been formed for
the training of crooks-probabl bly, seek
| ing liberty bonds, as an easy method
of making an easy living, in trading
worthless securities for the govern
ment bonds. 4
These crooks have found it difficult
! to sell securities not passed by the COM
| mission.
Apropos of the preparations for
! artistic swindling the commission is
sues this warning:
at no time has the obligation so
definitely been placed upon the gov
eminent to protect the public from
the explorations of reckless and I'M
scrupulcus promoters"
The expenses of the commission
for the six months period were close
to $50,O0o,O00.
Dividends Declared.
Directors of the Commercial Ma
tional Bank have declared the regu-
lar quarterly dividend of 21a per cent.
payable January / to shareholders of
record December &c.
Directors of the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank of Seat Plea SAINT, Md.
have declared an extra dividend of 4
per cent making 10 per cent dis
trihution for the year. This bank has
! $4,000 capital and will go on the honor
roll next quarter with like surplus.
Its deposits are over 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21

The "Vclvet Kind"
I'VE are trying to help the nation
Through the food Administrations
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings OF
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at = pm. yesterday;
Thermomet pm, 40.
s Pm. IL; II midnight So: today,
a m, Sc: s am. So. Maximum, AZ, at
$3.50 pm. yesterday; minimum, IS. at
. am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. SO; minimum, %.
Observation-Disclosures pm, 30.5.;
s pm, 1857: II midnight. 1857; today,
am, 30.54; 8 am, 30.53.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic Survey.)
Today-Low tide, 4 i5S a. m. and SIS
pm; high tide, 10:4S am. and IL: 90;
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 5:45 am. and
6:09 pm; high tide, 1874 am. and
11:51 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 7:23 am; sun sets,
4:4S pm
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 1928 am; sun
sets, 4:49 pm.
Moon rises, 9:15 pm; sets, 1000 an
! Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
THE WEATHER..

The District of Columbia. cloudy to-
night and tomorrow. probably ram.
warmer; gentle to moderate east and
southeast winds.
Maryland. rain tonight and tomor-
row, warmer in east portion; gentle to
moderate east and southeast winds.
Virginia, rain tonight and tomor-
row: warmer tonight in the interior;
moderate east and southeast winds.
West Virginia, rain. continued warm
tonight and tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-21
CURB STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by W. 3. Hibbs Co.
Bid Asked.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

the application shall also be accom-.
panied BY a bond with two or more
individuals or with a surety company,
as surety, acceptable to the Board OF
Trustees for $500. 90, for plumbing or
for plumbing and drain.laying. or
$25O.0 90 for drain laying only, condi-
toned substantially that the principle
will indemnify and save harmless the
District from all damage or injuries
resulting from any work done, or any
neglect or omission incident thereto,
by the principal or his employees, or
from any improper materials used
therein; that the work will be faith
fully performed and that the princi-
pal will comply with all ordinances
and regulations of the District con
corning plumbing, drain-laying and
the Districts sewers, and, Will restore
| to like condition to hat found, any
| street, sidewalk or other property
disturbed by him or his agent, and
shall keep the same in good repair for
one year. The application for the
license for drain-laying shall also be
accompanied by "A cash deposit OF $50,
which sum or SO much thereof as may
be necessary shall be used under the
direction Of the Street Commissioned
| of the City of New Iberia, IN repair
ing any street or other public proper
ty, whenever said applicant shall fail
to repair the same within ~ hour,
| after being notified in writing by the
City street Commissioner; and said
| deposit shall be At all times main
tanned by the applicant mp to at least
$50. Each plumbers or drain-layer's
license shall expire December 81, and
may be revoked at any time by the
Board of Trustees for a violation oil
| this ordinance, also at any time that
il il found that the public welfare SC
| requires or that the member OF the
| firm Of officers of the corporation
whose experience has formed the ba-
sis for the license, has ceased such
relation. Each applicant and each
license shall state whether IT 10 foI
| plumbing or for drain-laying, or fol
both. The fee for license for plumb
ing and d~raip-laytng shall be $40. and
that for drain laying only ~. Nc
other person il allowed to use The
name OF a licensed plumber or drain
layer, either directly or indirectly. tt
obtain a permit, to do work, or tt
make returns.
Continued next week,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
Wasi,inpton - g.. Nov

Washington, ID g., Nov
American Avlators are now
delivering supplies obtained from
the American Red Cross 10 soldiers
in the front linea, who, because OF
pursuit Of fleeing Germans, have
out distanced tho army supply wa
CONS. Fly ing low the aviatois
dropped emergency iatlons, pr, ssed
beef, matted milk tablets and other
food, cigarettes and daily papers
for men in the vanguard of III
advancing army.
Reports of the installation Of
this new delivery system to care
for the wants of American fighting
men reached the American Red
Cross headquarters in a cable from
France. 1t il only when the roads
leading to the font are SO longest
ed with traffic and supply. that the
American Red Cross provides thls
relief.
Our llyers, ut the request Of the
army ana the Americas Red Cross
organized this special service for
men iD.the aviation branches Many
comforts and attentions not had at
the ordinary c%anteens are being
provided in order that morale OF
avlators il kept at the highest
standard. Large quantities of
supplies of all kinds are kept at
these aviation c%anteena, many of
which are located in ad ganced
positions, and emergency supplies
are sent from these canteens TO the
soldiers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
SOME MULE.

On Thursday evening runaway
down the principle tho%roughfare of
our city caused considerable damage
and wreckaga down this boulevard"
Three mules, one of these three being
a very recent purchase of the driver,
were hitched to a wagon, The late
acquisition Of h c driver became
frightened and unmanagablc; this con
dition was quickly conveyed TO the
other animals and they tore down
Main Street with n tightening speed.
The first obstacle which they encount-
cred was al auto truck. the front which
paid damage. The next encounter
was in front Of Broussard and LeBanc's
Garage where another auto was
smashed after which, the new animal
decided he would try the other side of
Bayou Tcche and carry the wagon
with him If necessary, so he proceed
ed down Weeks Street TO the waters
edge leaving the wagon on this side
while swan to what appeared to him,
as safety First" on the East side.
Truly, this mule had some Coz in
him, and we have no doubt the former
owner must have given. as one of it's
recommendations that It could carry
on ."-Some mule, hey
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
TO OUR ALLIES.

The extension of "A credit OF
80, 600, 900 to Belgium made re
Gently makes the total advances
by the United States to Belgium
$50, 02O, 900.
The total amount advanced to
date to all OF our associates in the
war against Germany is ~ 529,
i16, 600.
When Kaiser Bill learns that
the u. S. has done this on top of
all tht relief work and supplies he
has extended to the pIucky little
nation it is surprising that the Il
b., (ruthless brute) did not get a
bunch long before this that some
body was going to pay dearly for
the Devils work done IN his name
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

Mrs. A. G. McGowen, Of Jeaner
cite Chairman of woman's work
for Iberia Parish for the National
War Drive has appointed Mrs. O.
w. Cultivate sub chairman for
New Iberia and surrounding parts
OF the parish aud the following
ladies to assist her.
Mines. w. J. Burke, Albert Es.
forge, Lazard King, Rufus Nc
llkenny, JP. Harrison and Miss
Louise Taylor.
Mrs. McG0wen will send instruC
ti0ns to Mrs Cultivate as soOI
AZ she receives them from Char
mau Cousin, aud then a meeting
OF this committee will be allied
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

The mosqnitors have b'e1 loa'h
to give up their summer job to
allow the passing Of another sea
son They have received heavy rs
Inducements Of a particularly vie
;ons and bodied variety which
were ~ayeIsp0to wasting valnal'ie
time in useless merry song heir
venom is especially irritating at
this season.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
IBERIA VOTE FOR WOMAN
SUFFRAGE.

Mrs. &. w Cultivate, Parish
Chairman OF WomaD's Suffrage,
wishes TO thank the good men oil
Iberia Parish for carrying The Suf.
frage amendment No. II bv y
majority Of Is in the entire
Parish
The city of New Iberia had lGl
votes cast. OF this amount %
were polled for amendment No II
a little over 2 to ! for the amend.
ment.
Once more Iberia goes over the
top IN bein & loyal 10 President
Wilson, 10 the Democratic party
and 10 the ONE OF Louisiana.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
PRAISES UNITED WAR WORK
CAMPAIGN.

"One of the finest things done
during the war; il the verdict pro
nounced by Lloyd Harris, chair
man of the Canadian War Mission
on the war work of the Y M. &
A In a statement urging support
of the United War Work Cam
paigu. Mr.. Harris designated The
one organization with which he
was familiar Of the group com
posed of the Y N. 9. A, Y. w
G.. A., National Catholic Wa
Council X. of g., War Camp Com
'munity Service, Jewish WelfaI'
Board, American Library Associa
ton and Salvation Army.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

The Carver Ieche Rice Mill has
been forced to continuous opera
ton, day and night. III order to
take care of the rice offered this
season, the mills FIRST. This
mill has a large area from which
TO gather its rough rice, and be-
cause of the great demand be.
ing made upon all lines of trans
pOrtatiOn for war work, this mill
has been fortunately located. 1t is
gratifying to its promoters 10
know that it's lLlllal season
has been one of such advant-
sge to the planters as well ~ 10
the mill'OwDeIs.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

Mr., j. b. KIskoski, an engineer
of the N | and Northern railroad
has a COW a Ii0lstIne Jersey, which
Is a veritabie treasure IN these war
times. This cow gives five gallons
of milk a day, at two miIkiugs
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

Rev Martin Hebert, who is doing
l.M. q. A. work at camp Gernster,
near Lake Charles, was here this
week for n few day s.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

poiutinR a superintendent, and 10
re- quest Il . President to fix q date
for q meeting OF the board mr..
George Winters had previously on
Thr rsday visited President Ver'et
at Mol ihan with the same pnr-
DO 9 IN view.
Mr. Verret stated h would take
an with the other members Of the
board the matter Of calling the
hoard together and no date Was
get for the meeting.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

Mr.. w. Il. Boutte, who has been
located in Orange. Texas, forsome
time retired to his home in this
city on Thursday evening,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

RcA. IL. N. Brown, after an attack OF
the flu was able to be out on Thurs
day. though he was quite weak. Yes.
terday he visited our saDctum and
ventured another bit Of walk, with
less fatigue.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

Mr. Edgar Vaughn was in town
on Tuesday evening, He was
considerably interested in the out
come OF the days voting upon
the question of woman suffrage.
He a apprehension of the
! results.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
PLUMBERS,


SECTION IL. The Board of Exam
inors of Plumbers shall be constituted
Of the Board OF Trustees.
QUALIFICATION OF PLUMBERS
AND DRAIN-LAYERS.
SECTION 13. Every applicant for
license AS a plumber or a drain layer,
as the case may be. shall appear be.
lore theBoard ofTrustees and shall pass
a thorough examination by said Board
Of Trustees as to the applicants expert
ence, knowledge and skill In practical
sanitary plumbing or drain-laying'
and shall satisfy the said Board OF
Trustees that the applicant, or at
least one resident member Of the firm,
~ one resident executive officer IN the
corporation making the application,
is a master plumber or a drain-layer
as the ease may be, skilled and expe-
| rienced in his trade, competent to dc
sanitary plumbing Of drain. laying
properly and in accordance with the
City's ordinances, who will give his
personal attention to the work. also
that the applicant will employ only
competent help and 10 financially res
ponsible. Upon satisfactory proof o.
the qualifications and fitness Of an ap
plicaut for license NJ plumber and
drain.lay er. the Board Of Trustees
shall issue q certificate Of qualiica
lions.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
PERSONALS

Miss Thelma French arrived
here on Thursday from New Orleans
to await the opening Of the High
School where she holds a posetion
AZ teacher.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
LICENSE OF PLUMBERS AND
DRAIN-LAYERS.

SECTION l4.-License TO do plumb
ing or 'drain-laying, Or both IN con.
oection with the Districts sc wers shall
be granted by the Board Of Trustees
ouly after = written application has
been made, 10 the form prescribed &C
compsuied by q certificate Of uuali6ca'
ton issued by the Board OF Trustees,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

MI Dorphis BrousaId returned
on last Saturday from Lake
Senaca, N. Y. where he went in
search of health He has a large
circle of friends who will be glad
TO learn Of his recovery.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09

Sash, Blind and Door Factory, spe-
ciai WORK or all description.
C~istefns and Tanks.
II BERTRAND LUMBER co
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
: committee composed Of Mr.

: committee composed of Mr.
-ssene Guillot, one of the mem
- q the school board from the
~ ward, Mr.. George Winters,
80 eaember from the second ward,
III e. Roland Minvielle, one Of
9en0ers from the eighth ward.
90 President j. Il. verret OF
seeool board at Morbihan, on
10y afternoon, with the view Of
l'og from President Verret
y Intended to call the board
set for the purpose q %
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-11-09
OFFICIAL Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
New Iberia, Nov. 4tb, 1918.

New Iberia, Nov, 4tb, 1913.
The Board Of Trustees of the
City of New Iberia convened this
day in regular session with May or
Il. ). Sealy presiding, Messrs.
Glrard and VillelHin present.
The minutes OF the previous
meeting were read and approved
on motion of Mr.. Villermin sec
onded by Mr.. Sealy.
The following communication
was ordered published:
Hon. A. A. Girard,
Trustee of Finance,
New Iberia, La.
Dear Sir
In compliance with requirements
OF the City Charter, under section
No. IS, | herewith submit est
mate of the expenditures necessa
~ to operate my department dur
ing the ensueiDg year as follows: