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ing evidently does not impress
the German army commanders,
and the new chancellor, in spite Of
his lofty professions and peaceful
protestations. is either powerless
or indifferent. The American and
Allied governments were reported
to be considering, some days ago.
the delivery Of a joint ultimatum
with respect to this species OF
Prussian "frightfulness.' While
they "consider,' the crimes are
continued. ., i ". ~ ~
A stern and peremptory warn
ing, signed by all the Allied Pow
ers,, should be issued forthwith
The time has arrived when eff
fectual reprisals in kind can be
made by Allied aviators. Delay
can serve no good purpose. For
it is, we believe, almost unan-
imously agreed by the Allied peo.
piles, even il their governments
have not as yet reached formal
agreement, that the Germans must
pay in kind for the deliberate and
wanton destruction Of property
which serves no military purposes
and merely demonstrates their
brutality and insane resentment
in the hour Of defeat.
A joint ultimatum might fail
as the French warning has failed
to bring the enemy captains to
their senses. But "reprisals in
kind" tn great scale would in
all probability be effective. For
war experience teaches that the
Germans. loudly as they boast OF
"Kultur" and the frightful
ness" which is its most conspic
uous features, vociferously object
to and tearfully protest against
the employment of any Of Kul.
tur's methods against themselves
and their property. Once con.
vinced that they must pay in kind
for the criminal excuses Of Their
armies, they may find a way &c
stop those excuses, for their own
selfish nterests.-ITimes Picayune
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-10-12
LOCALS
. . . . . . .

On last Sunday afternoon
young Oliver Borel had his right
arm broken while in the act Of
cranking a Ford car.
The Local War Board re-
ceived on Thursday instructions
to entrain some fifteen white citi-
zens for jackson Barracks. New
Orleans.
We have on hand couple
Of letters from our soldier boys
in France. Like of time to put
the same into type this week pre-
cludes publication. Next week
we will see that they are repro
duced in our columns.
The Importance Of having a
model gravel or macadam high
ways in every section Of Par
ish, giving value to the lands is
very evident and cannot be dis
countenanced. Only last week
we learn Of two of our citizens
selling out their holdings in a re-
mote part Of the Parish and buy
ing in st. Mary, simply to be To-
Gated on a good model road. As
stated by one Of the buyers who
will cast his lot with st. Maryians
in the future, che was thoroughly
disousted with road conditions in
iberia" and concluded he would
lind location where he could get
the use of a road at all seasons of
the year, Notwithstanding in
clement weather. This shows the
Importance of q sentiment being
crystallized as early as possible
for model gravel roads in every
section Of the Parish. Some days
ago, it was our pleasure to visit
the Cheneyville section Of Rapides
parish along the Jefferson High
way. Upon inquiry as to what
land was selling in that vicinity a
very reliable land owner informed
us that lands sold along that
stretch Of road at $4,000 an acre.
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In fact he said it was a difficult
matter tn oct lands in that vicin-

In fact he said it was difficult
matter to get lands in that vicin-
ity at any price since this import
ant road was constructed. If our
land owners and farmers wish to
see their holdings advanced they
must first build good roads, no
matter at what cost. 1t is true
at this time. owing to war condi-
tons it is utterly impossible to
dispose of bonds, even after they
are voted. AS soon as things are
normal let road districts be or
gained in every part of the Par
ish and roads be put down of =
permanent kind. Dirt roads are
things of the past in all commun-
tiles where there is advanced
ideas, and our citizens are as
much entitled to good highways
as those Of any other section and
the sooner they get them the
sooner will their lands become
more valuable and the more they
will be in position to get their
farm pl oducts to market. The
wear and tear on one team alone
in twelve months, if paid into a
special tax for a gravel road
would probably be as much as any
small farmer would pay annually.
If we wish the lands of the Par
ish to enhance in value and be in
demand. we must first build good
roads leading to every one OF
them. It's more than worth the
investment.
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PEACE MAKING COVER
THERE"

The Allied armies, paying no at
teption to the "peace gestures
from Berlin and Vienna, continue
to perform their part of the real
peace making job with inspiring
eenrgy and heartening success.
The fall Of Cambria, one Of the
few remaining key points of the
broken Hindenburg line, was an
nounced yesterday. Though this
important news was partially dis
counted by Allied gains in that
sector which rendered Cambria
virtually untenable, German high
command evidently was Hath TO
surrender it, for thousands Of
prisoners. with artillery and sup
plies, were taken with the town.
In spite of the stiffened enemy
resistance, the French. British and
American armies are steadily
gaining ground on all the ac-
tive" sectors of the western front.
Yesterdays bulletins reported the
Germans in front Of the British
and Americans were surrender
ing freely" a significant symp-
tom.
It appears that the Germans
are still burning the cities and
towns and laying waste the terri
torities from which they are driy-
en-. Bohain. in the line Of the
American advance, was reported
in flames yesterday. The French
government recently notified the
enemy that this wanton and de-
liberate wastage will be pun
ished ipexorably. = But the wsrnr
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We take this means to extend
our heartfelt thanks to all our
friends who so cheerfully re.
sponded and assisted us, during
the illness and death Of our be-
loved husband and father. John
J. Clark which occurred on Oct.
z, 1918. Especially do we thank
those who sent floral offerings.
Mry. J. ]. Clark and Family.
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MASONIC EULOGY.
J. T. CLARK.

| d. y. CLARh.
A true Mason knows how to
die. He fears neither death, nor
trembles before the grave. He
looks beyond, to Eternity with
the placid serenity, contentment
born of courage, Of duty well
done.
Tears may water the end Of
earthly life; cheers may greet
the accomplishment of peace, the
triumphs Of it's effort, the victory
of its wisdom and light but the
shrine of immortality contains
the spirit. the great mystery of
the Soul, the conscience Of man.
Life is a vital, decisive struggle.
The forces of evil and good
within, churning into perpetual
tempest the ocean of existence,
on whose chartless bosom glides,
listlessly, the ship of Destiny, are
guided, controlled in their indie
Enable fury by the great powers
Of will and conscience. Without
conventional license. granted
rights. these pilots, seasoned nav
igators, familiar with shoal and
reef and protecting harbor,
wreck or save the reward, the re-
suit, the payment Of well or mis-
directed effort. The Mason is
taught to worship, to follow the
great Light, the illumined path
Of duty and deliver his service to
man, society, couAtry. No man
can do more. none should attempt
less. The disparity between each
mans endeavor does not cancel
values. The heart behind the
work, the impulse imbuing the
conception of usefulness. the soul
of sincerity endowing with
strength and purity the offer, the
exercise Of experience and skill
towards the promotion Of fra
ternity, are the moral terms, def
initions of true worth. Our de-
earted brother worshipped in this
Temple. With unceasing indus
try and steady purpose he met his
journeys end. With Masonic
spirit and fidelity his tasted Loves
fragrant draught. A father and
husband thrilled, inspired by the
voice Of domestic bliss, Of the Sob
ering. Christening sanctity Of home
and Preside, with gentle hand and
steady heart he planted, gathered
the flowers framed into family
life with wife. son and daughter.
Optimistic, with eyes towards the
East. upturned to the stars,
patriotic with the citizenship Of
compelling Americanism, he bore,
with the encouraging philosophy
of fortitude and resignation, his
share of his Nations burden, his
Nation sorrows. his Nations
struggles. Her ideals were his
natures fibre and fabric; her
strifes his fight for Liberty and
righteousness. His body will
again mingle with the dust, the
ashes whence it came, but his
spirit will return to that source
where again it can enlist in the
service Of mankind. Let copy
Of this be sent to the family and
widow and one to the press OF
this community.
Jul .ES ,DREYFUS.
f. T. WEEKS,
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Mr.. Solignac Oubre, a member
of the Marine Corps of Uncle Sam
and son of Mr.. Albert Oubre of Lo-
reauville returned to his station
last Monday after enjoying
several days furlough in this Par
ish with his parents:
The cOmmOdious residence of
Mr.. Maurice Galliand, located on
st. Peter Street was purchased
this week by Mr.. Robert A. Jacob.
MIR. Jacob intends to remove his
family therein in a short while.
Messrs. Robert Maumus. Wade
Gaian, Robert Landry and others
at Camp Beauregard are all con-
valescing from an attack Of In
huenza. So alarming had the
condition of Mr.. Maumus become
last Saturday morning his
mother, Mrs. Maumus and Mr..
CORTLAND Compton were notified
to come to his bedside. They re-
turned home on Sunday night
after finding their relative well
cared for. Mr.. Emile Gajan also
made a hurried trip there and
while his son had been quite sick,
he was then out Of danger when
he arrived at the camp. ''a
w. S. S.
Avoid chilly rooms in the morn
ing by using Coles Hot Blast
Heaters. They prevent colds and
sickness.
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PERSONALS

Miss Alberta DeBlanc has re-
turned from a few days visit to
New Orleans.
After several weeks visit here
with her mother, Mrs. Terrell,
Mrs. M. s. Pittman and little
baby left last Friday for New
York.
Mrs. Farmer of Lafayette WIS.,
tied her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Grcvemberg at Olivier.
Miss Theda Murray returned
Sunday from short visit to La
fayette.
Mr.. Joel Fisher and little
daughter Ollie May were visitors
to New Orleans on Wednesday.
Miss Freda Veazey arrived here
on Wednesday from Lafayette to
visit Mrs. Alpha Fontelieu.
Miss Dora Lee arrived here on
Wednesday from Labadieville to
remain until school reopens.
Mr.. Adolph Mestayer Of Alex
andria was visitor here this
week for few days.
Masters Archie Romero and
Wilt Emmer came in on Monday
from Grand Coteau and Dick Lam
dry from the Gulf Coast Acad-
envy.
Little Miss Carol Bland enter
tanned her many little friends at
her first birthday party on Mon
day afternoon.
Miss Katie Murray and Miss
Nina Burke arrived home on
Tuesday from College to remain
here for several weeks.
Miss Gladys Lallande will en-
terrain the jolly Glee Club on
Saturday afternoon.
Misses Louise and Mary Tay-
Tor and Miss Mary Louise Gallery
have returned home from a visit
to New Orleans.
Mrs. Il. T. Dulany returned OIL
Thursday from a few days visit
to her son in Alexandria.
Mrs. Adolphe Deutchle OF La
favette is visiting her mother.
Mrs. Leon Bagarry.
Misses Margaret and Mildred
Weeks returned home this week
from Zachery and New Orleans.
Miss Emily Broussard returned
on Thursday from visit to st.
Martinsville.
Miss Louise Remy left on Fri
dav for Colorado.
Mrs. Albert Estorge returned
on Wednesday from visit to her
son Gerald in Washington D. c.
Miss Poalo IVuillemot arrived
last Sunday from Alexandria to
visit her, mother.
Mrs. r. Fl. Wild of New Or
leans visited Miss Ida May Cheat
ham for few days.
Lieutenant Arthur Provost left
several days ago to assume his
military duties at Kansas City
where he had been assigned.
Among the residents OF Lorean-
willie in our City on Thursday was
Mr.. Hazard Vaughn. Mr.. Vaughn
informed us that he had received
a communication only few days
ago from his son Wickliffe to the
effect that he had arrived safely
in France. He is a member of
Company G. Engineer Corps and
spent several months at New Or
leans before his departure.
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SALESMAN WANTED Lub-
ricating Oil, Grease. Specialties,
Paint. Part or whole time. Com
mission basis. Man with car or
rig preferred.-Riverside Rein
ing Co., Cleveland. Ohio.
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NOTICE.

ut" NOTICE. -,~y
10Th Judicial District Court.
Estate of Charles Decuir
Notice is hereby given to all
creditors Of the above estate 10
present and file their claims.
within ten days from date hereof.
with the undersigned. III. /
f. f. DELAHOUSSAYE, W.
Attorney of said Estate.
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FOR SALE.

Seven passenger, six cylinder
Studebaker auto, in strictly first
class condition and perfect ruE-
ming order, 1917 model. Can be
seen and demonstrated after Oct
End, price for immediate sale,
$4,000. G. III. BROWN,
420 E. Main st.
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WANTED.

Office man with experience in
bookkeeping. able to operate add
ing machine, position open for
grinding season. Address in own
handwriting, giving experience.
Levert-St. John Inc.
Levert p. O.. La.
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New iberia, Oct. IL. 1918.
Notice is given that hunting or
trespassing is positively forbid
den on the property known as the
Mcmahon and Dallas places in the
9th Ward Of Iberia Parish. All
persons found on premises will be
prosecuted.
Philip Conrad.
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List of Commissioners and Clerks
to serve for the General Elec-
ton to be held Nov. 8, 1918.

LIST Ward, LIST Precinct.--Com
missioners. f. J. Gary, Willie
Patout, Ulysse Lemaire; Clerk,
Gustave Leblanc.
1st Ward, I'd Precinct.-Com-
missioners, w. Fl. Tibebtts, G. A.
Bell, A. j. Rozenquest; Clerk
Leonce Broussard.
I'd Neutrality-suspicious. o.
D. Romero, Jules Olivier, Louis
Pessan; Clerk. Geo. F. Winters.
Bird observation-disclosures, s.
| C. Sumrall, iEmeran Dupuis, Jun
| JUS Valet; Clerk, J. A. Babin.
18th Ward. - Commissioners,
Messna Broussard, J. D. Rose,
John O. Bonin; Clerk, G. Frick
Watchers. Gus. BONN. Jr. Felix
Oubre. NWs
5th Ward.-Commissioners, J.
A. Segura. Sidney Norres, F. J.
Romero; Clerk, Alcee Babineaux.
9th Ward. 1st Precinct.-Com-
missioners, Ozeme Jacobs, Jules
E. Dupuy, P. J. Jubin; Clerk. 7.
D. Pollard.
9Th Ward, I'd Precinct.-Com.
missioners. R. J. Jacquemoud. l.
J. Bazus, r. D. Southwell; Clerk.
L. V. Barthe.
9th Ward, Sd Precinct.-Com-
missioners. Chas. J. Guillot, P. E.
Broussard, T. A. Derouen; Clerk,
Avery Lemaire.
9Th Ward, 18th Precinct.-Com-
missioners, F. NJ. Bodin, Fred In
dest, Lesaire Broussard; Clerk,
Ed. French.
7th Ward. 1st Prceinct.-Com-
missioners, Emare Delcambre, Ed
mond Delcambre, Lillier Del
cambre; Clerk, Delino Delcambre.
7th Ward, I'd Precinct--Com-
missioners. Sidney Bradford,
Nicholas Broussard. A. L. Hayes;
Clerk, d. A. Dufour.
9Th Neutrality-suspicious., F..
p. Gonsonlin. 8. F. Boudreaux. CT
f. Heber.; Clerk. August Wat
tigny.
]. G.. LEBLANC,
]. A. GONSOULIN,
w. L. BURKE.
Election Supervisors.
! hereby certify that the above
is . correct and true copy Of the
Commissioners Of Election drawn
on Nov. 5. 1918.
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Sash, Blind and Door Factory.
special work of all description.
Cisterns and Tanks.-Bertrand
Lumber Co.
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Notice to Contractors, Builders
and Vendors Of Building
Material.

Under rulings of the War In
dustries Board. all new building
construction and building repairs,
with a few exceptions. now re-
quire a permit from said Board.
For full particulars and details.
communicate with
ALPHONSE DAVIS,
Chairman.
FRITZ DIETLElN,
A. DAIGRE.
Committee.
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J. g. LEBLANC,
]. A. GONSOULIN,
w. Il. BURKE,

Election SuperviaOrs.
] hereby certify that the above
is . correct and true copy Of the
Commissioners Of Election drawn
on Nor. 5. 1918.
J. A. GONSOULIN.
Clerk Of Court.
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Card Of Thanks.

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on. 1t took everything I owned to
the bottom. l wish you would SEND
me some smoking tobacco. Can [
get any here that is any good. | am
seeing quite a lot of the world. Wish
I could write about some things |
have seen.
Write as often as you can
PRIV. EARL W. SPAULD1NG
Co. F, Bat. goth Eng.
American f. +.
P Sam feeling fine even If did
get a salt water bath.
In England, 1918.
Dear Dad
Haven't heard a word from home
since the middle OF January. Hope
there Is some mail for me somewhere.
was talking with Y M. c. A. man
today asked him If he knew E. C.
Butler, as 1t happened they came over
together. He showed me group
picture of them and | at once picked
him out He is In France somewhere
may see him In some of my travels.
| think | shall write him letter,
altho | am not personally acquainted
with him Hope everything Is straight
in the papers about the Tuscania by
this time so you will know I am o. K.
| certainly had quite an experience,
you can't tell me OF any of your hard
trips now, think | will have one just
as good | was in a life boat 3h
urs with about 40 men, on rough
sea and so dark you could hardly see
your hand before you. We only had
two oars. so were somewhat handi-
capped. | baled water with my hat
and another fellow baled with the
Majors About every wave would
come over the sides and nearly fill
the boat. | was some glad when a
trawler picked us up then was the
time | was seasick
You will start making syrup pretty
quick, wished | could help.
| thought I saw Fannie when l was
in Ireland Saw woman with the
same kind OF rig on as she used to
wear when she went on one of her
hikes Then again | saw a Ford and
the man at first sight made me think
Of F. Decker. Thought he was going
to say Want Ride.
There Is Y. NJ. c. A. man that Is
going to talk tonight, who was In the
states when our ship was sunk He
is going to tell us how the people
took It.
| bought some U. s. tobacco today
but 1t Is very scare. So send little
every little while.
I wished | had joined the Masons
before | left. Can see where 1t would
have helped me.
Well | must write some more let
ters so will close Hope you are all
we'll Remember me to all.
PRIV. EARL W. SPAULDING
Co. F, 6 Bn. goth Engrs
American E. F.
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have been to just one picture show
since | left the good old L. S. A
Well, mother, | have nothing special
to write about except that | am In
the very best OF health and am fatter
and heavier than | ever was In my
life before, altho we are working
harder than | ever did before They
are drilling us all the time now, hard
ly time for rest, but the most OF us
ire pulling thru the rumpus all o. x.
II anyone had told me that | could
stand the hardships | have stood and
3et fat on 1t, | would have told him
he didn't know what he was saying,
md the best part OF 1t Is that | really
away down deep like 1t, and when |
20 to bed on specially hard day,
feeling slick, l am glad l can stand
1t and have a feeling OF satisfaction
In having down something, that lot
OF others could not stand. | have
not been what you would call lone
some one, since l have been here, OF
course would like to be at home, but
[ want to see this thing thru before
come home and am going too.
Well, mother, how is everything at
home now? The weather here Is
nearly the same as 1t Is at home. We
have quite a lot OF snow and we are
working In the woods In our drilling
80 the only thing that l lack Is the
folks at home. | have not heard from
Ida for nearly as long as | have you
[ think the last letter she wrote came
the same night that yours did. II
any of the men want guides tell them
that l will probably be home by the
time l am needed. Well. mother
give my love to all the folks at home
How Is Vinal making out this winter
Is he In the woods yet? Well | will
close and say good bye for this time
From your loving son,
PRIV. ARNO e. HUGHEY
Co. e, 103rd Reg U. s. Inf, A. E. F.
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Letter to Caratunk Relative

We print below letter from Priv
ate Dunton to an aunt, Mrs. Nathaniel
Arno, of Caratunk.
Somewhere In France,
March 3rd, 1918.
Dear Pat
The last letter I got from you was
written Jan. %.
Well, Pat, we have been In the
trenches for ten days and are out
again all safe and sound, didn't lose q
man out of this company. They lost
one sergeant and had four men
wounded In Co. F. Lee Meservey' s
boy, Almond. Is sergeant In Co, F.
see him quite often. Jim was over
to see Andrew and | today He Is
feeling fine as we'll as the rest OF US.
Some of the boys are having quite a
time with the humps, but think | had
them quite a while ago. After we
got back from the trenches we didn't
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Four Times Over The Top

We publish In this issue a picture Of
Charlie Weiner "Madison's Soldier
Hero. We told In a former issue
how young Weiner had enlisted early
In 1915 with the oath Canadians and
as member of the Suicide squad"
had taken part In many bombing raids,
how he has the distinction of having
gone lover the top" four different
times till at the battle of "Hill No. 10"
he was badly wounded and sent to
England, where Weiner was treated in
an American Hospital by American
doctors and American nurses. Hav-
Ing been discharged from this hospital
he came home on q furlough which
has recently been extended to April
9Th, when Weiner leaves for con-
valescent camp in Canada. as he has
not yet fully recovered from his
wounds.
Weinsr, asked to explain what q
suicide squad" is, says a suicide
squad" is a small bombing party Of
men whose business 1t Is to go over
under a light barrage-probably ma
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In Erect January 20, 1918

Trains Leave skowh~Ran Week Day
sos q. m. for Waterville, Belfast
Bangor. Oakland. Kineo. Farmingtoi
Strong, Bigeow, Rangeley, Lewiston
Augusta. Brunswick, Portland an
Boston.
ll.s5 a. m. for Waterville. Oakland
Pennington, Lewiston. Augusta
Brunswick. Portland and Boston.
100 p. m. for Waterville. Belfast
Harmony, Dover and Foxcroft Ban
gor. Mattawamkeag, Augusta, Bruins
wick Bath. Portland. Boston.
Trainn Leave skowhewnn sundays
S.45 a. m. for Waterville. Burnham
Pittsneld. Bangor. Augusta, Bruins
wick. Lewiston, Bath, Portland and
Boston.
Trains Arrive skowheGa. week Day
500 a. m. from Waterville.
1885 a. IN. from Watsrville. Belfast
Pittsneld, Harmony, Dover and Fo1
croft, Bangor. Bucksport, monday.
only Oldtown. Oakland. Bingham
Pennington, Lewiston. Augusta
Brunswick. Bath, Portland and Boston
500 p. m. from Waterville, Belfast
Dover and Foxcroft. Bangor Bucks.
port, Bar Harbor, Calais. Oakland. Au.
gusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Portland
and Boston.
Trains Arrive skowbe9an sundays
1906 a. m. from Waterville. Pitts
Geld. Newport. Bangor. Augusta, Bath
Brunswick, Lewiston and Portland.
DC. DOUGLASS, General Manages
N. L HARRIS. QenI Pass. Agent