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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-02-23
LETTER FROM ACROSS THE
SEA"

1t every community III the CHl-
ted States is as well represented
in Europe as our little City, since
our country declared war on Ger
many then the figures given out
by the Government as to the num-
Der is insignificant. Up to the
present time some fourteen young
Iberians have already crossed the
seas to do service for the Govern
ment, and almost every week we
hear of some one receiving ler-
ter from a friend, or son, or
brother. The subjoined letter is
from John l.. Perry, a son of Mr..
John Perry and was addressed TO
a friend in New Iberia. 1T will
be noted the writer mentions the
name of a comrade, giving til
nom de plume of ''Dock.'' This
is young Cleve French. a son of
Capt. John French. The letter Is
as follows:
Somewhere in Europe,
Jan. Oath, 1918.
Well old timer, Dock and / are
Somewhere Over Here" We
had fine trip across the sea,
only had one day Of real rough
weather and | was some sea sick
that day. | wanted to get off and
walk but the Captain wouldn I
stop the boat for me.
We are not allowed to say
when we left the States, or
crossed from and what boat we
crossed on, where we landed.
We are laying up here in Camp
now, resting up from our long
journey. Guess we will get out
and get busy in few days.
We are seeing some interesting
things in this old country. Went
through a church yesterday that
was over 800 years old. If ever
get back to the States alive, this
trip will sure be worth a lot to
me. 1t has made me open my
eyes. believe me.
We are having good time
here. have something going on at
the Y. M. C. A. every night. Last
night there was a big stag dance.
We had a grand time even # We
didn't have any girls.
Where is Pep has he ever come
across yetg I might be able TO
run across Ed. Bahon, some
where, L hope so anyway.
Tell all the boys at the Club
hello for Dock and l, especially
Brother Boas. We will be back
with you all some day for big
time, 1 hope. Write me as soon
as you get this and tell me the
news. Remember me to your
folks.
Your friend,
j. L. PERRY,
Co. E. 412 Telg. Bat. S. G. ". S. A.
American Exped. Forces
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-02-23
10 DIE WHEN FRENCH
STEAMER IS TOR
PEDOED.

Paris, Feb. 21.-One hundred
aud ten persons persisted whea
the steamer La Dives was tor
pedoed in the Mediterranean or
February l, according to an OIL
cial announcement. The attack
ing submarine was not seen.
The French steamer La Dives,
of LIT tons. hailed from Mac
settles. She was owned by the
Compagne Generate Trans-At-
lantique and was formerly the
Prinz Willem v.
British Ship Losses Decrease from
10 to is in Last Week.
London, Feb. 21.-British mer-
chantmen sunk by mine or sub
marine in the last week numbered
Is. according to the admiralty
statement issued last night. OF
these. ~ were Of 1900 tons or over
and three were under that ton
mage. One fishing craft also was
sunk.
Arrivals at ports in the United
Kingdom for the week numbered
c.322; sailings 1898. Eight yes
sells were unsuccessfully attacked.
Sinkings in the last week show
a slight diminution from the prev
ions week. when 10 merchantmen
were sunk. Is of 1900 tons or more
and six under.
Italians Lose Two Big Steamers.
One Sailing Vessel.
Rome, Feb. 21.-Italian ship
ing losses in the week ending
February 20 were two steamships
of more than 1900 tons and one
sailing vessel Of more than 1900
tons. Arrivals at italian ports
in the same period were 366 mer-
Of al nationalities and
departures were $50.
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-02-23
END STOMACH TROUBLE,
GASES OR DYSPEPSIA
"Pape's DiapepsIn" makes sick, sour,
gassy stomachs surely feel fine
In five minutes.

If what you just ate is souring ON
your stomach or lies like q lump of
lead, or you belch gas and eructate
sour, undigested food, or have feeling
of dizziness, heartburn, fullness, nausea,
bad taste in mouth and stomach head
ache, you can get relief in five minutes
by neutralizing acidity. Put an end to
such stomach distress now by getting q
large ifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store. = You realize in
five minutes how needless it is to suffer
from indigestion, dyspepsia or any stom-
ach disorder caused by food fermentation
due to excessive acid in stomach.
Willingness to do Gods will
implies willingness to suffer His
will to be done in our lives. The
calm acceptance Of disagreeable
but necessary facts in the strength
OF a confidence that this is God s
will for us, will be an armor
against many Of the ills of life.
God will help us to be willing ~
accept His will for us if weFya3
let Him. Selected. =
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-02-23

J. L. PERRY,
Co. E. 412 Telg. Bat. S. G. V. S. A.
American Exped. Forces.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-02-23

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
SPORT EDITORIAL FROM
 THE STARS AND STRIPE!

It is hoped that the 30-odd trim athletic young gentlemen who played or warmed a bench through the 1918 worlds basel1aIl championship will by the time this appears in print, have salted their seasons profits, and have joined the army or. at least, have gone to work-not ball playing-in a shell factory or a shipyard
 "For the good of baseball we will play" said these 30-odd-young gen tlemen the other day after they had held crowd of 25,000 waiting in the bleachers for an hour while they and their owners wrangled over the di-
 vision of the proceeds-after they had wasted 25.O0O man hours, made trebly precious by war needs, not counting
 their own.
 Before the 1918 worlds baseball se- 1ies was finished arOther worlds se-
 ries started up on tNr Lorraine iron tier-a worlds series where there
 weren't any 25.000 people sitting ir the grandstand to cheer the players on, a worlds series where the split
 up was considerably under $500 pel | man, a worlds series where the stake was human life and the reward the knowledge of an Americans duty done.
 In this second worlds series were some of the baseball players wh( didn't wait around to share in thu money and the glory of the first. Might we suggest that, when thi:
 cid world is running again on an ever | keel-when the clerks have gone bacl 1 10 clerking and the brokers back t l brokering and the baseball playeri | back to baseball-these men who to | day are throwing grenades instead o
 baseballs. who are yielding bayonet
 instead of bats, will be adjudged tn
 men who played the game flor thu | good of baseball ?'-Stars and Stripes | September 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
NORWICH TOWN

James F. Thurston of Town street spent Sunday with relatives in West erly.
 Earl Leo Way of Newport Naval Reserve, who is spending a furlough l of several days with his parents, MT and Mrs. Frank Way of Otrabando
 avenue, will return to Newport We'd nesday.
 The little store on Town street which has been open to the public for the past twelve or more years, has
 been temporarily closed, the last oc- cupant going out of business. Miss Martha Thurston returned on Saturday afternoon to her home in
 Springfield Mass, after spending a week with her parents. MT. and Mrs. James F. Thurston, of Town street
 Lawrence Gremley and Mrs. Lottie
 Edgecomb of Mystic were guests on Sunday of the latter's uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. c. H. Lamb of Town street
 The Monday afternoon and evening ? meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary doing Red Cross work will be omitted this
 week.
 Miss Lillian Browning of Plain Hill who has been ill the past three weeks
 with severe attack of influenza. is
 recovering Miss Jessie Browning. her
 sister, is suffering from an attack of tonSilitis
 Mir. and Mrs. Yury and son Edgar
 Yury and John Cunningham of
 Springfield, Mass. were guests Sat
 urday of MT. and Mrs. James F Thurston, of Town street. The trir
 was made by automobile. There was family gathering on
 Thursday evening at the home of Mir and Mrs. Franklin Way of OtrabandC l avenue in honor of the fifty third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Way
 as surprise to her. A baked bean | supper was served after which very | enjoyable evening was spent. Miss | Ethel Way sang several solos and chorus singing was enjoyed by all | Mrs. Way received many gifts, among them a handsomely decorated birth | day cake presented by her daughter
 Miss Nellie Way. Those present in | cluded MT. and Mrs. Walter Way and daughter Emily Misses Nellie and
 Ethel Way and Harry and Frank Way IT., all of Otrabando avenue, Ear Way of Newport. R. l.. MT. and Msr l Archie Smith and son Walter, an6 1 Miss Mildred Bailey of New London
 Miss Ruth Stark of Plain Hill. | Roy Hubbard. a member of the na- l val reserves at the state pier, New London, was a recent visitor at hi: l former home here
 Ralph Marsh of Town street, whC
 starts this (Monday) morning to tallt l a business course at the NOrWiCl 1 Commercial School. was an hono1 | pupil in the June 1918 graduating clas! of Town street school and during tht | past four months has been in the em ploy of the Eaton Chase Co. whicl work he will continue during his spar | time.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Cattle.-Estimated receipts 10000 head. Market lower. Beef cattle, good choice, $14.50@19.40; medium and common. s9.25@145O: butcher stock heifers, s7.00@13.25; cows, S7@12.75; canners and cutters. $6.25@ 700; stock CTS and feeders, good cnolce, $1O.250 S15.25; common and medium $7O0@ $10.25; veal calves, good choice, $10.25@1I00.
 Sheep.-Estimated receipts 15,OO0 head. Market steady to slow. Shorn lambs. choice and prime, $15.75@16.25; medium and good, $13.75@ 1875; spring lambs. good choice. S12.00@ 12.5O: ewes choice, prime, $10.256 10.50; medium and good, $9.00010.25.
 Pittsburgh, Oct. 11.-Cattle supply light. Market steady. Choice, $16.50 '@17.00; prime, $16.50@1700; good, $15.5O@16.00; tidy butchers, s1i00G -5.00; fair. $11.0@12.00; commcn $11@ 1900; common to good fat bulls $S.0O@11.00; common to good fat bulls, $S.O0@11.00: common to good fat cows, $S.50@11.00; heifers, $950@ 1250; fresh cows and springers, $6O co @110.00; veal calves. $500.
 Sheep and lambs.-Supply 300 head Market steady. Prime methers $115 50 good mixed $9.50@10.50, fair mixed l $7.50@S.50, culls and common S3.50@5 lambs $16.5O
 Hogs.-Receipts 16 double decks Market steady to 15 cents lower. Prime heavy hogs $1S.9O@19, mediums s1S.SC 1890, heavy workers $1S.60@1S.75, light workers $17.25@17,35, pigs $17@17.35 roughs $12417.5o, stags $12@1750.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
many has her reply ready with rather

many has her reply ready with rather surprising quickness, truly a step for ward against former times when she was wont to delay, sometimes in a manner to exasperate this country This is all we can say for the present Only the president and his cabinet are truly capable of judging as to what should be done
 Boston Post: Let Germany recall it's submarine fleet and surrender it. Let it surrender it's high seas fleet as well. Let it permit the allies to occupy Helgoland ana Kiel evacuate and sur render Metz and the whole string of forts along the Rhine With guaran- tees similar to these it would be safe to suggest an armistice. Without them an armistice is unsafe.
 | Hartford Courant: Sinking ships, burning evacuated cities, enslav- 1 ing innocent people, is not the way to l secure consideration. This thing must 1 be fought to a fnish-and barbarism
 must be finished
 | Bridgeport Telegram: President Will i son will give the situation his most patriotic and careful consideration. x
 At the same time recognizing that
 nothing could be more harmful to the l cause of the allies at this time than i anything that may halt the aggressive
 attrition which Marshal Foch is meting
 out to Boche armies.
 Cincinnati Volksblatt (German) {:
 While there is general satisfaction at | Germany's answer there is no desire
 to rush into peace. Some views are
 to the effect that Germany must be disarmed before associations are be- gun. and that militarism is only
 scotched, "and not killed if the kaiser
 remains at the head of Germany.
 Springfield (Mass.) Republican: On it's face the reply seems to be an un-
 conditional surrender. If it is honest ly meant, and upon tEis point the pres ident should be able speedily to pre-
 sent convincing evidence, the Te' Deum
 may soon sound for peace. The reply is as direct and explicit as a brief
 categorical reply could well be.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
HAUGHTON HAD WINNING SYSTEM

Billy Miske, the St. Paul heavy weight, who has done little real fight ing so far this year, but who helped to raise more than s60,00O for the government by travelling from one end of the country to the other giving his services free at benefit boxing snows and paying his own expenses has just announced at his home that he will not do any more boxing this year. He is another one of the big fellows who wants to be a boxing instructor at the camps.
 Battling Kunz of South Norwalk, who won the state lightweight cham pionship by his victory over Chick Brown at New Haven, the night that the latter broke his arm after having Kunz on the verge of a knockout, will leave with a contingent of Norwalk draftees for Fortress Monroe on We'd nesday, Oct 23. Kunz lost the state lightweight title to Louis Bogash of Bridgeport last June at the Casino.
 Pete Herman. king of the bantam weights, with his manager, Red Walsh and several other well known box CTS who were stationed at southern naval training station have been or dered to seas. according to the latest reports. Herman's last battle around these parts was with Young Zulu Kid, whom he bested in a very SLOW bout.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
 TO MEN OVERSEAS

The families of men in the service abroad have been longing for some
 means of making Christmas overseas
 as merry a one as the conditions per
 init. The war department, the post
 cffice department and the American
 Red Cross are cooperating to make it possible for each man to have one
 packet from home. Shipping space will not permit more than one to a man.
 The Red Cross will furnish each family a carton in which to pack the presents. These cartons must be or dered on Thursday, so everyone desir- ing one must register at the Red Cross ; on or before that day. No registrations are received by telephone. Call in person at the rooms in the Elks' build ing or send a postal with the name of your boy and your own name and ad-
 dress. This is the only way of send ing a package to your boy in France,
 but it does not apply to those in camps | in America
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
LAST YEAR
FOOD FOR FRANCE FUND
 HELPED IN COUNTY TOWNS

Interest in the Food For France Fund is continuing, as is evidenced Dy recent donations.
 Miss Elizabeth M. Avery of Gro- ton has collected in that town $145 and has sent to Norwich 176 jars of canned fruits and vegetables which are to be sold later in the month for the benefit of this fund.
 Mrs. Courtland R. Darrow has col lccted from the ladies of Waterford large number of jars of canned goods.
 Miss Lydia NJ. Johnson has sent a similar contribution from Franklin, as have the Misses Johnson from Windham.
 The ladies who collected the good y sum of s1435 in Norwich last year are again asking for small amounts.
 Mrs. Abner Hill reports, from Union street, s139.35, Miss McCloud, Church street. s1425; Miss Coleman, from the telephone company, $S.40; Miss Dora Pcrtelance, by asking for fifty cents from the city officials, collected in the court house $11; Mrs. John P. Hunt ihgton on Washington street, from Harland's corner to H. L. Warrington g SPAS; Mrs. Anna w. Porter from the state hospital, $22.25; outside vol untary gifts $500.
 A check for S411.7O sent Saturday to Alexander HemphilI treasurer, makes the total reported by the coun ty chairman, Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson of Norwich, reported this fall of S61y.- 70.
 Writing to a New. York paper, Miss Carita Spencer, general chairman of the fund says.
 Convalescing soldiers. suffering working mothers, undernourished children, old parents of fighting o1 dead soldiers. turn to the mayors oi the towns and villages in France fol relief. The mayors are swamped witt appeals that are pitiful. The Service de Sante of France looks to America Tor what it cannot itself supply. its efforts are heroic
 By helping to nourish our FrencI wounded allies now we are heipine them back to the side of our Ameri, can boys for the great final drive Helping old mothers, fathers, wlve. and children of French sold\rs i, not only a mercy but a sacred duty and the surest way to victory Tht French fight, they suffer, they starve but they never beg.
 Whenever possible the mayo- of { French town or village gives q money allowance per day to the very needy This pittance suffices to sustain if, and carry them through the rardshiD due 10 the war.
 In feeding a convalescent, an aCeC person. widow, an orphan, you ar helping France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
SECOND POLICEMAN TO DIE IN NEW LONDON

Policeman John J. Devine of the New London force. died on Saturday morning of influenza and pneumonia, the second member of the force to die in the present epidemic. He was 29 years old and is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mary Brennan, his fla ther and mother residents of Ireland, and one sister, Mrs. James Butler, of New London.
 Policeman Devine was native of Ireland, coming from that country to this city. several years ago. Previ- ous to joining the police force he was employed on the New London line steamers and later at the plant of the New London Ship and Engine Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
BATTLING NELSON IS
 IN NEES OF MONEY

Scarcely a day goes by now but comes the story of some former great ring star being in, down and out. A few days ago came the tale of Ad Wolgast and now there is the report that Battling Nelson. the famous light weight champion of a few years ago, is sick, and in need of money. Which if it is true is the most surprising reverse in any of the ring stars ca reer, for the wonderful little Dane has always been thought to be veal thy and a holder of great realty pro- perties in his home town in Michigan.
 Nelson, reads the report, is down with Spanish influenza in a Chicago hospital and is quoted as saying: T am not asking charity, all 1 want is nothing more than the return Of some of the $250,000 I loaned to my friends in the days when I had plenty"
 Nelson has always been rated as one of the ring men who saved, and prospered, and because of realty hold ings has been terI1ed the Mayor of Hedgewisch."
 Nelson began his career in 1896 at the age of 14 and fought for more than IT years, earning the reputation as one of the most natural fighting machines in ring history. He won the lightweight title in 1905 and held it until February 9, 1910, when Referee Eddie Smith gave Ad Wolgast the credit of a knockout decision over him after 40 rounds of furious fight ing. Nelson fought all the great ring men of his time, and his earnings were reported to be more than s500.000. The largest purse Nelson fought for was S34,000, with Joe Cans at Goldfeld November, 1906
 Nelson lost on a foul and received S23,000 as his share and Cans $11,- GOO, this being the agreement before the battle. Nelson later knocked out Cans in II rounds at San Francisco on July in 1908. Nelson fought until 1915. He wrote a history of his ca reer, which was financial failure, but vas reported to have profiSed on real ty investments.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14

gore, of Yale.
 These three men were great play CTS. I think that Baker was one of the best backs that ever stepped on to gridiron. But I don't remember him making a first down against liar yard. Haughton's system of having two men playing him all the time stopped Baker to a walk.
 "Haughton's attention to detail was the big factor in his and our success Eddie Mahan and myself were giver most of the publicity for Harvard's success in foothall when we were al Cambridge, but I am frank to say that the great play of the Harvard linesmen, often overlooked. was a big ger factor than the public or most critics realized"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
MONEY.

New York, Oct. 11.-Mercantile pa per four months $; six months 6; ster- ling 60 day bills 4.73; commercial SO day bills on banks 4.72 1-2; commer- cial 60 day bills 4.72 IA demand 4.75 1-2; cables 4.76 9-16; francs de- mand 549 1-2; cables 5.48 1-2 guild CTS demand 43; cables 43 1-2; lire de- mand 6.36; cables 6.35; rubles de- mand IS 1-2; cables 14 nominal; Mex ican dollars IS. Government bonds strong; railroad bonds strong. Time loans strong, six bid.
 Call money strong; high 6; low 6; ruling rate s; closing bid 3-4: offered at 6; last loan 6. Bank acceptances 1-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
TELLS THE SECRET OF
 HAUGHTON'S COACHING

Charley Brickley, the former liar yard gridiron star, who is now an en- sign in the navy. was talking recent ly about the coaching of Percy Haughton. Among the many points of interest that Brickley brought out concerning Haughton's methods was this:
 Whenever Harvard played q strong team that had a great backfield star we always had two men to cover him continually during the game. That is how we stopped 'Top Pendleton and 'Hobey' Baker. of Princeton That is how we put a quietus on Harry Le-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
Assessors Notice

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Norwich are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the the first day of November, 1918. a written or printed list. properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of October, 1918. Those failing to make list will be charged d penalty of i0 per cent. additional, according to law Blanks can he obtained at the. As sessors' Office in City Hall, or will be sent by mail upon application. Office Hours: 9 a. m. to p. m. Lists will be received beginning Tuesday, Oct. lst, 1918.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn.,, Sept 27th. 1918.
 r. H. WOODWORTH.
 A. L. HALE.
 NJ. J. CURRAN,
 sep21d Assessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
For AqriculturaIists, Conference,

James B. Palmer of Lisbon is one of those from twelve agricultural or ganiza tions invited to conference to consider plan of combined winter meetings of farmers organizations The meetings are to be held at the office of the state board of agricul- ture, state capitol. Tuesday. October 18th, 2.30 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
FOREST FIRES IN FIFTEEN
 COUNTIES CF WANNA

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. 13.-Reports to the state forestry department to- night indicate that forest fires are doing damage to central and north western parts of the state. F'lres have occurred today in fifteen counties. ac- cording to late reports. These, it is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
LIvE srocK MARKED.

Chicago, Oct. 11.-Hogs, estimated receipts 16,00O head Market strong and 10 cents higher. Top, $1S.6O; butcher hogs, heavy, $1S.20 @18.60; packing hogs, heavy, s17.25@1765; medium and mixed, $17.45@1S.0O; light, $1775@1S.40; pigs, $16.00@17.00; rnughs $16.75@17.20.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
COTTON.

New York, Oct 11-Cotton futures opened steady. October 31.30; Decem- Der 30.3S: January 5000; March 29.S0; May 29SS.
 Cotton futures closed steady. Octo- Der S13S: December 30.68; January 3O.2O; March 5000; May 29.93.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14

believed. have been principally caused by chestnut hunters. who set fire to dried leaves.
 The city is filled with smoke to- night. Fires are burning in the noun tains south and west. No estimate of the damage can be secured.
 Fair, but false-the blond wig.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-14
Assessors Notice

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Montville are hereby notified to return to the Assessors, on or before the first day of November next, a writ ten or printed list, properly signed and sworn to, of all the taxable property owned by them on the first day of Oc- tober 1918.
 Those failing to make a list will be charged penalty of 10 per cent. ad- ditional according to law. Blanks can be obtained of either of the Assess ors or at the Town Clerks Office.
 Montville. Conn, Oct. 11th, 1918.
 JOSEPH T. CHURCH,
 EDWIN F. COMSTOCk,
 MATT A. TINKER,
 oct14d Assessors.