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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

While Mr.. W. q. Weeks was
away attending the U. 3. League
Annual Meeting, held this year In
New Jersey, he had the opportuni
~ of visiting one of the ship
building plants of this country,
brought INTO existence by war
conditions and necessities. Yankee
genius and power had converted a
piece of marsh land into d verita
BILE bee hive of activity. There were
% ships on the ways at one time.
Others which had been launched
were receiving their finishing
touches ahoat. These vessels
were of standard size and intended
for Trans Atlantic service. Ger
many's war lord will have to 10
cate a colony Of busy bees in the
bosom of his pants, If he hopes to
keep abreast of this rising tide of
force against him and his pet am
billions. Mr.. Weeks returned on
last Saturday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03
CITY DELIVERIES.

The Committee, appointed by
the Council Of Defense, of which
Mr.. Luke Bertrand was made
chairman, and gwen charge OF the
questions covering City Deliver
les as made by our merchants, has
arranged for general meeting of
the merchants of this city, at the
parish Court House, on Monday
evening at o'clock for the pur
pose OF endeavoriDg to adopt q
system of handling deliveries
with view of obtaining the great
est possible economies, at the
same time meeting all reasonable
requirements Of the customers.
An opportunity will be given all
to express themselves upon this
vital subject, so important TO the
success of the retail merchant.
The greatest Of all questions
touching this subject will possibly
be the frequency of a daily deli
very service. The customer has
grown to require prompt delivery
for each and every telephoned or
der, regardless of the amount of
the order, or the distance The deli
very messenger has to travel to
meet all requirements. This has
developed mountain of abuse
against the merchant, which per
sisted IN making the merchant
vlmless in filling such orders, and
develupes spirit of csrelessness
and slowness in the messenger
One case is told Of az positive
fact, clearly illustrating the abuse
OF convenience that some of our
retailers are called upon to stand
"a customer phoned in supple
mentary order which was cbarac
terized as Every important and
please rush." u request for Sc
postage stamp. When delivery
was effected the messenger waa
further astOunded by the request:
"Please have it charged"
The delivery system should
never be abused. 1t was intended
to be free service, extended by
the merchants for the convenience
of the patrons. If the merchant
cannot get from the eystem a
mr. oft communicable with his Ia
Dor and capital invested he must
suspend the system or suspend
himself, Ii all will cooperate for
the good of all, system can Ger
tainly be evolved which will
be to the advantage of all.
Whatever agreement may be
adopted, should be Loyalty lived
up TO by all.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Not generally known vet is the fact
that Mr.. IL. IL. Winters commenced
closing out his store at the corner of
st. Peters and Jefferson streets yes.
terday morning. Last night his store
was a wreck OF its former self. He
has been notified 10 report at the
Quarter master s Headquarters daj :
morning for duty. II
10 surmised that his activities will
keep him In Louisiana, but he does
not know where. His family will re-
main, for the present, at b me here
His store closes tonight. Monday
morning he will be in the service of
Uncle Sam
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

For Infsnts and Children
In Use For0ysr 80 Years
Always bears ~.

Our people, and especially the ship-
pers, have not fully become accus-
TONED to Government Ownership of
railroads. The air is full of rumors of
contemplated changes. both in phys.
ical conditions and in operating de-
partments. One Of these rumors in
dicates that the s. p. and the N. |. &
N. will use the same depot in this
city-the $. P.'s. The interchange
switch will be located on Fulton
street, below Corinne street. and
leading out Railroad Ave. to the So.
Pa. main line tracks.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

The trolley people had agreed to
keep up that part of the street which
laid between their rails. Now, that
that service has been suspended and
daily rains have set in, that part of
the street was energetically demand
ing immediate repairs. Dirt was haul
ed in and all low places were filled.
This filling put the rails out of sight
in places.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

A surprise party was given on the
lawn OF Misses Sonlier yesterday ey-
enipg, complimentary to their little
niece and nephew. the Murphy chill
dren. The children were out in good
" numbers and as happy as young
lafks.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Miss Jean GonsouhD, Of Loreau
vile, was taken last week TO Pat.
ters0n SsDatoIium where she M
derwent an operation for append.
citis. Her many friends Will learn
with pleasure that she is doing
very nicely.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Gov. X. g. Pleasant has issued
proclamation designating sunday,
September l 1918. as Y. M. G. A. Re-
cruiting Sunday. More recruits, men
and women, are needed for service in
France.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

On Wednesday Miss Rita Marin.
OF Patterson, arrived in this city
to spend sometime with her friends
and relatives here.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

In accordance with the terms of the
City Charter Mr.. A. A. Girard, Com
missioner of Finance, takes the May
or's chair and desk pending Mayor II.
s Sealy's illness.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mrs. Roy Dean and little daugb
ter. of Marshal, Texas, arrived
this week to visit Mrs L"Y. Mel
aDson aud family.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mr., w. q Weeks was at bis
desk on Monday morning after u
very pleasant and interesting trip
to New Jersey last week to attend
the regular annual session OF the
U ). League of Local Building &
Loan Assns.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mrs. Sam Cooksley has gone to Lake
Charles to make her home because of
Mr.. Cooksley's promotion in the tele.
phone service, necessitating the Civ
ing up of their home here.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03
DIED:

At New Orleans, on Friday, August
2nd, between ten and eleven O'Clock,
Mrs Lilly Weeks Hall. eldest daugh-
ter of the late VIM. +. Weeks of this
city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

MI. Henry Deouir, after work
Ing FOR sometime at Orange, Tex
returned to his home here on Wed
nesday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

We have experienced q change
from one of drought to one almost
of daily showers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mr.. Frank Baranco, who il EN-
ployed with the Cumberland Tele
phone Go. at Lafayette, was down
here on last Saturday on a visit to
relatives aud old friends.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mr.. aud Mrs Edwin Delahous.
saye, Of Arnaudvile were guests
of our Mr.. and Mrs +. II Della
hOnssaye. The heads of the two
families are brothers. Last Sun
day their visit was made doubly
interesting by picnic and fish fry
out on Lake Dauterive. All bad
a jolly good time. There was the
greatest abundance of choice fish.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Miss Agnes Vilermtu, who spent
several weeks in Chicago the
guest of her sister, returned to
her home on Sunday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Last Monday the two big mules,
belonging to corporation, were
struck by lightning and killed.
They were stabbed on the home
premises Of Mayor II = Sesly, on
the east side of the bayou. Both
animals were in their stable at the
time of the happening. A very
vivid flash of lightning was fol
lowed by crashing burst Of
thunder. When the mules were
first observed after the bolt both
were prostrate upon the stable
floor One of them, of it's own in
itiative rose to it's feet, apparently
dazed, backed out of the stable
into the yard, turned around, re
entered the stable, made its way
to its dead mate, smelt the ground,
curled mp his legs and laid down
alongside Of it's dead mate.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mr.. U. II Riggs left on Sunday
last for the Patout refinery where
he will boil seconds.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mr. Leopold King and niece,
MISS Vivian King, left on Satur
day for cool Colorado.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

On wednesday Mr.. l. K lilly
left for Baton Rouge on u business
mission.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mrs. JAS I. Ooigin, accompa
MED by her children, Norman and
Evlyn, left on Wednesday for Lit
lie Rock, Ark, to visit her par
eDts, Mr.. and Mrs. Ortmeyer.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

Mr. Leon Lemaire returned last
Sunday from Vinton.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

An greeable surprise was expe
rienced by those who visited the
Opera House on Thursday night.
Mr.. James Monk, Of this city, was
distinctly represented among the
men of Uncle Sans forces, now in
France. Recent iDfOI nation from
him indicates that he is well and
sound after having taken part in
some of the very heavy fighting.
The following telegram was re-
ceived here by the party addressed
and the message it bore fully explains
itself:
New York, August 1918.
Mrs. j. 7. Monk,
Left Lieutenant Monk, on Champaign
front July II. Well aud best spirits.
He sends his best.
Lieut.. Webster.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03
ENEMY PROPERTY SEIZED,
PASSES $500, 100000.

New York, Aug. 3.-The money and
property which, formerly German
owned, has been taken over Ly A.
Mitchell Palmer, enemy property Gus
todian, has passed the $500, 900 900
mark, il was announced here today.
A statement authorized by Mr.. Pal.
mer covering his work up to the close
of July, asserts that he is the largest
individual buyer of Liberty bonds
All cash taken over is sent to the
treasury 10 be invested in these issues
and whenever possible the enemy
property converted into cash which
is similarly invested On July II he
had purchased 81 ,910,027 worth of
the bonds
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-03

There will be a million or more
American wrist watches on the
Rhine by this time next year.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
UEYDLER BLAMES MACK.

New York, June 22.-John A. Hey- dler, secretary of the National Base ball league, issued a statement last phia American league club, and not the Boston Nationals, should be charged with neglect in the contro- versy. resulting in court actions, aver the employment by Philadelphia bv Pitcher Scott Perry, formerly with the Atlanta club of the Southern association. Heydler asserted sthat the Philadelphia club violated Rule 10 of the National commission which provides that the transfer of a player by or to a major league club shall not be valid unless under a form of agreement prescribed by the commits sion stating the terms of tho deal, No agreement has been filed, he said for the transfer of Perry. The Boston club, Heydler asserts. did not know that Perry was with Philadelphia, until he had won and lost a game, which disposes of the assertion of the Phila- delphja officials that "BOSton made no claim to Perry until he began to show maJor league 3blHtT. As soon as President Haughton, of Boston, was aware of Pcrry's jump, Hcvdler says
 he demanded that his club be allowed to complete the terms of it's 1917 agreement with Atlanta for 30 days trial of this player. Perry, who joined Philadelphia after declaring he was ''frec agent" is now playing with the team under a court iniunc- ton restraining the Boston club from interfering with his participation in games as q memh Der of the Athlctics
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
PRESIDENT FAvoRs BASEBALL
At This Season Merits More Consider
 alton Than Theatrical Endeayors.

Washington, n. C., June 22,---fIen. Crowder's explanation of the work or fight" order places professional baseball and other sports in the non useful class, but that does not of nec- essity mean that the leagues will be interfered with this season. In the last analysis the decision rests with President Wilson. Some cases will be appealed and the president will issue 6 decision, which, we believe, will favor the national game until the season is closed. President Wilson is the greatest baseball admirer among our Presidents. He attended a game at Washington during the recent Red Cross drive and remarked that base ball was our cleanest and fastest, game. He has said, from time to time, that he favored the continual ton of our sports on a.s near a. nor mal basis as the tirnes would permit.
 The President very likely appre- ciates that professional baseball de serves fully as much considera tion as the theater. At this season of the year it merits moro consideration than theatrical or musical endeavor. All baseball asks is a respite until October, after which the players will seek em mploNment classed as useful. Baseball is an industry in which mil- lions are invested--in which millions arc interested. The men behind that business deserve some protection. The enforcem ent of the work or fight order on July 1 would kill baseball, but would mean only a, drop In the ocean of the general Industrial situa- ton in this country.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
EASTERN MEETS MONDAY.

President Dan O'Neil has called a meeting Of the directors of the East crn league for next Monday after noon, June 21, at , o'clock at the Hotel Taft. New Haven. The cause of the meeting is an appeal taken by President (. r. Lane, Jr., of the Bridgeport club from the recent de- cision Of the league executive with regard 10 two games played by Bridgeport with Hartford and Now Haven.
 Catcher Charles Connolly of the Bridgeport club was in the lineup of these two games and it is claimed by President O'Neil that he had rot signed q contract. and that further more he was under suspension and the suspension had not been lifted when he was placed in the lineup. The Bridgeport club asserts that he was signed on the field at Hartford Tuesday. June II, prior to his taking part in the Hartford games, and they win ask the directors 10 reverse the ruling Of President O'Ncil throwing out these two games which were won by Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
JOHREN PICKED TO WIN.
Western Contingent Filming Faith in

Latonio, Ky June 22.-Scven threc-ycar- olds, roputed to be trained 10 the minute for the gruclling route of one mile and a half, arc carded to start in the thirty sixth running of the Latonia Derby today. According to the announcement last night the horses that are almost certain start CTS are: Jollrcn, Fxterminator, Free Cutter, American Eagle, Aurum, Hol- finger and Herald
 From all indi -.,Na Johren will rule a heavy favu, ,A for, in the opin- ion Of horsernen, the winner Of the suburban and Belmont handicaps stands out as the most seasoned ami mai and ono who is known to be able to go a long route with weight up.
 With indications pointing to show CTS during the night, those who pin ned their faith in EXterminator when he won the Kentucky Derby are sure that his victory in that event will be repeated here if the track is heavy.
 The western contingent are pinning their faith in Free Cutter. George Long's entry. and American Eagle, and both will have substantial back ing when the horses go to the post Jeff Lvingstons Aurum is also con ccdcd to be a serious contender. In a recent race at more than q mile he displayed good speed and was going stronger at the finish than the re- mainder of his field. Tom McDow- els American Eagle also has done we'll this spring, and the Kentuckians are insisting that Kentucky will pull down the honors. Both Hollinger and Herald have raced well this spring, but both are acknowledged by leading horsemcn to be outside choices,
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
BASEBALL DECISION PENDING.

Washington, D. C., June 22.--While the new regulations yesterday issued to draft boards by Provost Marshal General Crowdcr in reference toA rhs work or fight order do moi specifically bear upon tho status of professional baseball players, yet the occupation of the pla yers Is held as non-produc- tive by the war department. At ths same time 1t is officially, held that until . case has been appealed from a local board, there will be no direct ruling on the subject. Once m iap- peal is taken, the matter will then be ruled on, presumably by President Wilson. Should there be an adverse decision, bv which all bail players of draft age are compelled to engage in some employment held to be essen tial the result would be the aban- donment of professional baseball for, the duration of the war, as there Are not sufficient number of veteran players above the draft age to mako up the teams. Latest reports here in- dicate that an adverse decision will be rendered when an appeal is made, but that the big league players will not be ordered to other fields of labor until tho baseball season is com pleted. This will give the major leagues a chance to finish the pom nant races.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
BASEBALL PLAYERS PART
Garry Hermann Writes General Crouder That Almost Ont-third Are Now in Service.

Cincinnati O.. June 22.-August Hermann, chairman of the National Baseball commission. in a statement which was sent to Provost Marshal Gen. CroWder, yesterday. calls the latter's attention to the fact that 25s baseball players of tho 309 players carried on the reserve lists of the sixteen major league clubs will be forced to seek other employment if the stlective service regulations issued from Washington are strictly en- forced.
 If he regulations as issued are to be applied to these 25S Ball players of the major leagues that are affected" said Hermann statement, 'it will ab- solutely crush 2, business that has more than ss,Ooo.ooo capital invested, chises and players,
 The book value of the combined plants of the sixteen clubs, not includ- ing the franchise value or the value of players is sS,637, 754.12, while the amount subscribed by the officials and stockholders of the various clubs for <, 45O'
 The statement brought out the fact that of the 531 reserve players on major league clubs on October 1, 1917, 91, or I'll per cent. have volunteered and 53, or 11,S per cent. have been drafted into service.
 Mr. Hermann continued:
 ''J am quite sure that no other line <,f II1S} }rnc a better showing than this"
 The statement informs Gen. Crow der that tht average salary of the players who volunteered was s2,521.24 and of those who were drafted s2,441.2s for a period of six months only,
 To this paragraph Hermann added: 50, it cannot be held that they sought service in order to benefit their condition from a. financial standpoint"
 The statement adds: Tt will be quite loss to some of the clubs when their players who are now in lcass- f1cation Ali are called. We realize that there cannot and shoud not be any exceptions made in cases of this kind, and that class of players must stand in the same category as far as the draft regulations are concerned as any other person.
 The statement says that the game offers a. field for relaxation, diversion and recreation unedualled by any amusement throughout the country. and in conclusion adds:
 'Attontion is called to tho fact that the professional baseball player Is employed only during six months of the year and that all of them stand ready during the off season, from Oc~ tober to March, to seek essential em- ploymcnt.'
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
PIONEERS VS. NUTMEGS

Manager Luby Has Arranged Fast
 Game for Tomorrow With Nut1negs
 of New Haven.
 The Nutm egs of New Haven will play the Pioneers tomorrow afternoon at o'clock sharp. Frank Woodward the former New Haven Eastern league pitcher will twirl for the vis- itors,
 This team Is one of the fastest ball clubs in Connecticut and ought to give the fans 8 good game.
 The Pioneers are playing the Win chester team in New Haven this aft ernoon at the Rock and expect to make it one and one as the Win chester club beats the local boys two weeks ago. If the Pioneers win they will secure return game in New Britain,
 Mccormack will be the pitcher to- morrow against the Nutmegs.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
FORMS PATRIOTIC 4. \.

Indianapolis June 21.--Plans for the organization of the Internal onal Patriotic Athletic association were di- vulged here last night. The articles of incorporation set forth that the funds raised through tournaments, which will include all forms of ath lctics. will be turned over to pa trotic objects selected by the board of directors. It is planned to have four day tournaments in the princi- pal cities Of the Countr The pro- motcrs include James J. Corbett, John McCtraw, Barney Oldtield, Johnny kilbane, Harry Hampstead, Garry Hermann, Jim Thorpe, Grant Hugh Brown, and James c. Dunn. Mir. Carr expects to interest John K. Tener. president of the National league, and Clark Griffith of the No T, c~t A,,,a arir Tn
New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
ARMY BENEFIT SHOW
 AT ARENA TONIGHT
Many Ring Stars Appear to
 Swell PersbiDg Fund

New Haven, June e32.-Evcrything is in readiness for the big benefit boxing entertainment at the Arena this eve- ming. The show, arranged by Dick Curlcy, manager of the Arena, IS staged for the purpose of raising money to go to the PcrshinC fund for tho American soldiers at tho front in France, and it is hoped by the com - mittce in charge that everyone inter- ostod In the movement will turn out for this show. Several local boxing promoters and managers have given their time for this cause and look to the public for results tonight
 Manager Curley has spent much time and money arranging tonight $ card. He has the promise of many of the best boxers in the country to ap- pear here in real bouts against boys of their weight which Mir. Curley se~ lects and every one of the boxers has promised to go in and battle and give no exhibitions. At many of the bcne- fit shows only exhibitions have been boxed and naturally these do not take especially in a city where boxing is allowed. The fans do not care to see boys, no matter how clever they are simply go through the motions and movements of milling. Dick Curley is one of those who is against exhibi- tions. When the benefit was planned MT. Curley stated he would arrange the card, but he must have his own way and arrange bouts in which the boys will try their best and give none of the exhibition stuff.
 'Thcv will be real fights or not at all' said Dick, and when the boxers offered to give their services he told them just what was expected of them and if they would not fight not to eX- pect to get a chance to go on. So all of the boxers understand what is ex- pected of them tonight and the fans should see some lively bouts
 Wc'tcrWeight Champion Ted Lewis and Frank Carbone should put LID q sensational bout, as well as Big Bill Brennan and Joe Bonds two hcavy- weight rivals. Then, there is Joe Sharkey and Frankie Burns. which should prove a fast and clever bout Chic Brown will meet Johnny Dundee and this should be one of the best bouts on the program. Soldier Bart field is down for session with Mike McTigue, and Charlie Bergen is slated to box Allie Mack. There arc many other famous boxers on the card in cluding Irish Patsy Cline, Lew Ten dler. Joe Lynch and others, and some real good bouts arc in store for those who help out the worthy cause to- night.
 The show at tho Arena tonight will commence at S:15 o'clock and doors will open at o'clock. Hugh Rorty has offered his services as announcer and there may be several we'll known referees present to take charge of the boys in the ring.