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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13
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On Thursday evening last
there was an appreciative men,
bership Of the Elks present in
their Home" to witness the
hosting to the breezes Of lovely
Service Flag in honor Of the six
teen stalwart young gentlemen,
namely, Messrs. r. j. Lockwood,
c. Hoffman Lewis, Warren JEFF
ferson. Glenn p. Binnings, Joseph
Daigre, Irenaus j. Lietmeyer,
John l.. Perry, Cleve s. French,
Isadore Rosenzweig, j. Lionel
King, F. D. Broussard. Robert
Landry, T. r. Mobley, Tom Jones,
Alex Levy, and DR.. E. S. Fulton
now in the front ranks of the
American army. The presenta-
ton address was made by Hon.
Ventress j. Smith and his touch
ing tribute to the service these
young gentlemen were rendering
the government in the time of
need, made a deep impression
upon his listeners. Hon. Jules
'Dreyfus was then called upon for
a few remarks and his talk also
brought forth much applause.
After the impressive ceremonies
were concluded a delicious and
appetizing lunch was served to
the members. The notable occa-
sion made a lasting impression
upon the large membership
The following officers were in
stalled to serve the ensuing year !:
Alfred b. Hewafd, Exalted Ruler !;
Harvey Hill. Esteemed Leading
Knight; Leon j. Landry, Esteemed
Loyal Knight; James Lee Gebert.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight; F..
d. Southwell, Secretary; c. NJ.
Bahon. Jr., Treasurer; A. Rosen-
zweig, Tiler; G. M. Compton,
Trustee; Julius A. Maier. Rrepre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13
ESTORGE DRUG co.

as follows from the Gulf Division.
"The fact that we are out OF
gauze is entirely beyond our con-
troll, and we are as much disap-
pointed as the Chapters in not
being able to supply them with
this much needed article. We
expect about 100000 yards Of
gauze, but it is beyond our power
to say just when we will be able
to get this"
This state of affairs has been
brought about by some Chapters
boarding this one article, and we
had all been cautioned not to do
this. and while the writer de-
plores the fact that we have not
one yard in stock and have had
to close our surgical dressing de-
partment, we would rather have
it thus, than to feel we had
"hoarded" against the requests
Of the National organization.
We have all been so actively
engaged this week in selling Lib
erty Bonds that there is not
much else to report.
We are going to ask each men,
Der Of the Red Cross to please put
aside every thing and come to the
Opera House on Monday at two
o'clock to the patriotic meeting
to listen to one of the best speak
ers this State possesses, Mr.. St.
Clair Adams of New Orleans. No
admission will be charged, but we
do expect to get the people out to
fill the Opera House.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13

We read in an exchange about
q printer who started in business
twenty years ago with nothing
but Canadian half dollar and is
now worth 100000. His accum-
ulation of wealth was the result
Of frugality, good habits, hard
work, strict attention to business
and the fact an uncle died and
left him $99, 1899. 5O.-Echo.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13

Balance promised and not
collected ..............$l O.U0
This amount is good and when
the' gentlemen see they have for
gotten to make their presents
they will respond at once.
We will close this list on the
18th of April next Wednesday
when we will be one year old, 50
we are going to ask those men,
bers who have interested them
selves in our behalf to either leave
the money with our treasurer,
Mr.. Rand, State Bank, Mrs. Hine,
Mrs. w. G.. Weeks or our Chair
man. who will give receipt for
same.
The gauze situation is still the
same. no gauze yet in sight. We
have a letter received yesterday
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13
RED CROSS NOTES.

We first want to make a cor.
rection on our report of knitting
last week, instead Of shipping 60
sweaters we shipped 81, of this
number the Island branch sent II
and the report on this work was
very complimentary.
We have been requested by the
Gulf Division to get our knitting
department. closed as soon as pos.
sible as they are putting all arti-
cles sent now in cold storage. SO
ladies who have knitting either
socks or sweaters, unfinished,
please get to work and finish and
send to Mrs. Sanders as soon as
finished.
We have some contributions to
add to our birthday celebration:
Previously reported ..... SAT 90
Miss Maud Estorge ........ zoo
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Nell
benny ............. 1000
Mr.. G.. G.. Henshaw ........ 500
$64. 90
Deposited in bank paid sub
scriptions ............. $40
Balance promised and not
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13
PERSONALS


Miss Lizzie Curtis, daughter Of
Mr.. John Curtis, is visiting rela-
tives in Port Arthur. Texas.
Mrs. Denis Beauregard left
Monday for her home in Cypre-
mont, having visited Mrs. F..
Schwing on Sunday.
Miss lNoelie IMistrot has re-
turned from a visit to Lake
Charles and is the guest Of Mrs.
Alpha Fontelieu.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hall have
returned from several days visit
to New Orleans.
Miss Louise Blanchet has re-
turned from a visit to Lake
Charles.
Mr.. Whitney Romero left
Tuesday for Camp Pike, having
visited relatives here for several
GAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Kyle re-
turned Monday from visit to
New Orleans.
Mrs. Joe Comeaux and little
6aughter Of Broussard were visi-
tors here this week for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul LeBourgeois.
Miss Flossie Brown and Master
James LeBourgeois visited friends
in Jeanerette last Sunday.
Misses Myrtle Ribbeck, Lilly
Melanson and Mary Briganti re-
turned last Sunday from several
days visit in Baton Rouge.
DIR. Henry King returned Wed
nesday from Lake Charles whe
he spent several days.
Miss Cordelle DeBlanc re-
turned Wednesday from short
visit to friends in Franklin.
Messrs. Sidney Harry, Jr. and
Dassard Broussard left Friday
for Camp Pike, having visited rel
atives here for few days.
The Five Hundred Club met
Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Paul LeBourgeois.
Mr.. Rene Mestayer Of Camp
Beauregard is visiting relatives
here this week.
A dance was given in honor OF
the soldier boys last Friday,
which was enjoyed very much BY
all who participated.
The friends Of the venerable
Mr.. A. G. Boas were pleased to
learn that he is rapidly GONZALES
ing from serious illness.
Mrs. (Dr.) Geo. J. Sabatier re-
burned last Sunday from visit
to relatives in NeW Orleans.
Mr.. Spencer Pollard has re-
turned to Natchitoches to attend
the Normal, having spent q few
DAYS here with his parents.
Mrs. Adolph Dutchle Of La
fayette, spent the weekend here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Bagarry.
Mrs. Saunders and little son
Charles Winston Of jackson, Ala.
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wyche.
Mrs. F. v. Peale left this week
for a visit to relatives at Bunk'e,
La.
Messrs. Richard and Henry
Vidrine entertained their soldier
friends Tuesday afternoon at their
49, noch:rn, %or Ave
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13
Children Cry
FoR FllJe1Ce's
Gao y . MA

The Democratic primary for
the selection Of a candidate to
head the ticket for Mayor of
Jeanerette will take place next
Monday. The contest is between
Mr.. f. j. Giennie the present APP
pointee of the Governor and Mr..
j. (Boston) Druilhet another of
the leading citizens of that mu-
nicipality. The fight will be
watched with interest by the
friends of both parties in New
Iberia. Whoever wins in the pri-
mary will be the next Mayor of
that thriving community as there
will be no opposition to the reg
ular constituted Democratic can
didate.
To Cure Cold In One Day
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
Druggists refund money II II fails to cure.
4. W. GROVES signature on each box Csc.
The many friends Of Miss
Almaide Mestayer, the daughter
of our esteemed late citizen, Felix
N. Messenger, will be pleased to
learnl that she was married on
the lst inst. to Mr.. Thomas John
ston n San Antonio, Texas. The
marriage ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Father Frisch at
the home Of the groom's sister,
Mrs. Pierce. The Enterprise ex-
tends best wishes.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13

Your druggist viii refund money n pAzo
OINTMENT falls to cure any case Of itching.
Mind, Bleeding or protruding Piles in 6to days,
The 6ret duplication gives Ease and Rest. Soc
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13
To Cure 4 Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMo 1uinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works OF the Cold.
Druggists refund money II Il fails to cure.
e. W. GROVES signature on each box. Csc
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-13

lends best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
HURLEY DlsAPPRoVEs
 OF RIVETING CONTESTS. Claims That They Cause Men to
 Overwork Themselves.

Philadelphia May 30.-Riveting con- tests carried to the point of speeding up one mans work at the expense of the general efficiency of the plant are not favored by Chairman E. N. Hur- ley of the federal shipping board.
 ''The record for a month is much more important than a record for a day. said Mir Hurley today. Con tests which cause men to overwork themselves for the sake of establish ing new records. with the result that they are incapacitated for several days afterward. and the general system of the yard is demoralized, are to be dis outraged. What we are trying to do is to encourage spirit of sportsman ship t2at will stimulate all the men to do their best at all times'
 The plan to launch a large number of ships on Independence day as part of the big patriotic demonstration in shipbuilding will not be allowed to interfere with the launching of vessels which will be ready in the latter rart of June. according to Mir Hurley. There will be no delays for the pur- pose of making a big showing on the Fourth of July.
 Thousands of men employed in ship yards in the Delaware river district did not take advantage of the Memo rial day holiday, hut elected to work when they were allowed to decide for themselves whether or not to take the day off.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
TROLLEY WAGE CONTROVERSY
 HAS BEEN ADJUSTED.
Employees Have Accepted the Com
 promise Offer of Conn. Company.


 New Haven, Conn.,. May 30 - An agreement on wages and working con- dltlonS which have been a subject of controversy between the Connecticut company and it's employees was reached today at a conference here between the Connecticut state conference board, representing the 2,90O employees of the company in this state and White Plains and .Portchester, N Y, and General Manager John K Punderford of the trolley company. The employees have accepted the compromise wage offer of the company of from 34 to 40 cents an hour, according to length of service. The agreement is effective June 1 and will continue for year. An agreement covering working con- ditions was signed for period of two years.
 This was announced tonight by President H. J. Garland of the state conference board. The agreement was signed by President Garland and Secretary c. M. Lane of Meriden for the employees and by General Mana ger Punderford for the company. The men originally asked for from 3S to 45 cents an hour.
 The agreement affects all conductors and motormen employed on the com pany's lines in New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury Meriden, Stamford and New Britain and the two points mentioned in New York state.
 Confe"es"-- ne held it
 stated, between the employees of the Shore Line r-4e,..4> ...--,.>ty and off cials of the company on demands similar to those presented to the Con- necticut company by it's employees. No agreement has yet been reached
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
President Wilson
 Helps Drive Rivet
IN THE KEEL OF A s,4oo TON
 FRElGHTER
AT ALEXANDRIA YARD
Mrs. Wilson Aided in the Keers Laying By Guiding theILast verti- cal Plate Into Positioniand Naming the Ship.

Alexandria, Va, May S0s--President Wilson lent hand today in driving a rivet in the keel of what will be the steamer Gunston Hall, 940O ton freighter for the shipping board. Mrs Wilson also played part in the keePs laying, guiding the last vertical plate into position and naming the ship as she did so.
 q haven't got my union card, but I guess it's all right" laughed the pres ident as he cracked a sturdy work man on the shoulder after the white hot end of the rivet had been beaten to round head, neatly edged against the keel plate.
 A Great Crowd Present.
 A great crowd saw the beginning of the first ship to be built in Alexan- dria since the days when four mast CTS flourished on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. Charles w. Morse of New York, representing the con trolling financial interest in the V1r- ginia Shipbuilding company. builders of the Gunston Hall, welcomed the president and Mrs. Wilson and in the party from Washington were Sena. 1 tors Martin of Virginia; Simmons o 1 North Carolina, and Fletcher of Flor | ida; Speaker Clark; Former Speaker Cannon; Representative Carlin of Vir- ginia and other notables. President Greeted With Cheers. | A shrieking siren in the shipyart l shops announced that the presiden had arrived and. when he mounted thu wooden ladder to the top of the con trol ways he was greeted with a roa of cheers.
 l President Wilson proceeded imme 6iately to business. while motion pic l ture cameras clicked
 When the applause subsided tn
 shipyard band played The Star Span sled Banner and the presidential par ty returned to Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
VETERANS MARCHED IN A
 DRIZzLlNG RAIN IN NEW YORK
Soldiers and Sailors Escorted the
 Aged Warriors.

New York, May 9O-New Workers stood silent and bareheaded in a driz- zlins rain today as handful of blue clad veterans of '61 marched in their Memorial day review after decorating the graves of fallen comrades. New York had in it no gaiety but only the solemn consciousness that the fate Of the nation was hanging in the balance overseas.
 The veterans marched as proudly and resolutely as sons and grandsons are advancing to meet the German hordes sweeping over France. Escort ing the aged warriors were. soldiers and sailors of a late generation.
 Marching with the veterans were fighting men of four nations -Ameri- can soldiers and sailors. the New York State guard, four Blue Devils" of France, a thin line of "Tommies. {" and detachment of 100 Belgians in regulation "tin hats" and all wearing decorations awarded for valor
 Marching, too. were the daughters of veterans and Grand Army auXiliaries while veterans of the Spanish -Ameri- can war were led by a band which played "A Hot Time. in the Old Town Tonight" the tune to which the Amer jeans advanced on Santiago.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31

Wilkesbarre, Pa., May S0.-Declaring that the navy is doing noble work in opening the road to France for the hundreds of thousands of American soldiers already there. Secretary of the Navy Danielr -----1ntu ad..
 here today. declared that troop movement WI .-I..on mark in few weeks; that in a few months the two million mark will have been reached, and that ten million or more men will be sent if need be to win the war. Secretary Daniels visit to this city was unexpected, as he stopped here for breakfast while en route to Scranton. He was informed that the c. A. R. was having ceremonies in honor of sailors who fell in the Civil war and was quick to respond to the invita- tion to deliver an address.
 He expressed unlimited confidence in the navy's ability to wipe out the submarine evil. We are building de- stroyers by the scores and We will build them by the hundreds he de- clared. We will equip them with able men such as you have sent from Wilkesbarre until it will not be possi- ble for submarine to exist in the ocean. In this far the navy's bUsi- ness has been to hunt submarines We have hunted t''enn and will con tfnue 10 hu"' 0-- shall Vt dare to appear as assassins ot the sea-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
CITY OF EAsToN, PA, HoNoRs GEN. PATTON c. MARCH
Presented the General JeweIeds Sword in Token of Its Esteem. :.

Easton Pa. May 3O.-The city of Easton, birthplace of General Peyton C. March. chief of staff of the United States armies. tonight presented the general with a jewelled sword lin token of it's esteem for Americas dis tinguished soldier" The presentation vas made by Mayor David w. Ne vim.
 After expressing his appreciation for the gift, General March told of some of the accomplishments of the war department during the past few. weeks. In May, he said. more Amerss ican troops were taken to Europe than were there when he left in February. It was not only the man power Of America that now was mobilized. the general said. but other resources, inS, cluding the emotional forces of the country. By a great wave of patriot :. ism; he declared, those who have. sought to accumulate profit from the war have been swept aside.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
WAR ADDS soLEMNITY.
 TO MEMO RIAL DAY
People Paid Homage to Defenders
 Who Have Fallen and Prayed For the Success of Those Who Are Fighting.

Washington, May S0-The Ameri- can people today paid homage to the rnemOry of the nations defenders who have fallen in battle and prayed for the success of those who are fighting overseas.
 Added solemnity was given this Me morial Day by the great battle raging on the fields of France. where Amer ican soldiers are standing with the allied troops abreast the charging German armies. For the ultimate vic- tory of these Americans and the thou sands who are to follow them. Presi- cent Wilson. in response to a resolu- tion by congress, had asked the people to make of Memorial day a day or fasting and supplication.
 Exercises at Arlington Cemetery.
 The president and Mrs. Wilson at tended services this morning at the Central Presbyterian church and in the afternoon went to Arlington Ma tional Cemetery, where annual me- morial. exercises were held by the Grand Army of the Republic. The presidential party was escorted through the grounds to the speakers stand by a troop of cavalry and a company of engineers. Secretary Ba- ker occupied seat on the stand.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
WARNING TO LOOK OUT
 FOR GERMAN SUBMARINES
Received by Brazilian Steamship When
 Of the Florida Coast.

An Atlantic Port, May 30.-Recent reports that German submarines have been lurking in southern waters off the Atlantic coast were given support today with the arrival here of a Brazilian steamship. The passengers said that on Saturday last when the ship was entering the Gulf stream off the Florida coast a wireless warning to look out for submarines was re- ceived and that the captain immedi- ately changed his course and made a wide detour before heading again for this port.
 Sir Leslie Probvr. one of the passen- gers, former Trit'~'' r0--~-~,or genera 1
 the Barbados, who Is on his way to take the new post o svy, ,rnor general of Jamaica, said that before leaving the Barbados he had heard that a German submarine had been sighted on May Is near Bermuda. One report to this effect was made by an Ameri- can vessel, another by British vessel he said.
 Firmly convinced that they had mar rowly escaped attack by German U-boat passengers on the Brazilian ship declared the vessel turned about and raced backward for twelve hours at top speed. after the first wireless warning. Suddenly their course was changed again and the journey north ward resumed. though not in the line of their retreat
 Undoubtedly there are U-boats ir the middle Atlantic" Sir Leslie said on coming ashore. He reported that authorities in the West Indies still are without a shred of information as to the fate of the United States collier Cyclops. whose disappearance Is one of the mysteries of the sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31

tending the exercises The street raii- way strike, which was practically par alyzed the city for the past month, kept down the attendance, many in the audience being obliged to walk miles to attend.
 Following the exercises, Secretary Daniels held an informal reception in the Hotel Casey, and many prominent residents of the Lackawanna valley called to pay their respects. Tonight he was the guest of Colonel L. A. Watres and left later in the night for Washington. ifA
 While in this city he expressed him self as greatly impressed with the historic and economic features of the Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys. He delivered stirring message at ole exercises in the afternoon and 1x- pressed optimism as to the result of the great conflict now raging in Flu rope. He said that the navy was do- ing it's part and had succeeded in great part in doing away with the submarine menace Secretary Daniels said that in a few short months a German sub- marine would not dare to show it's nose above the water.
 Says War Will Be Won on the Ocean. During the course of an interview. Secretary Daniels said: The real war will be won on the ocean and the all l lied navies are living daily in the
 hope that the German fleet will come
 out in the open and try conclusions
 In addition to the land. no world war
 can be won unless the victor controls | the sea.
 l ''The allied navies have checkmated the submarines" l.a continued. When
 the war broke out this seemed to be i the impossible but we have accom- i plished it and when our full force of destroyers and eagle boats is on the high seas the menace will grow less and less until one of those assassins oi the sea will not dare show its nose
 above the water"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
Railway Employees
 in Federal Service
so INFORMED BY DIRECTOR GEN.
 ERAL McADOo
WARNS UNION LEADERS
Declares the Government Cannot Be coerced or Intimidated = Assures the Men of Just Consideration of Their Claims.


 Washington, May 3O.-Railroad em- ployes were reminded by Director General McAdoo tonight that they are employees of the United States. in time of war and that a strike means blow at their own government and the hampering of transportation essential to protect the hundreds of thousands of American boys fighting on the bat tlefields of Europe.
 Telegram to Heads of Unions.
 In telegram to the heads of all labor unions having shopmen among their members, MT. McAdoo gave mo- tice that the government cannot be ccerced or intimidated and called upon railroad men to remain at their duty and rely upon him and the new board of railroad wages and working condi- tions for just consideration of their claims. He asked the union leaders to urge upon their men by wire the wisdom and patriotism of this course.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-31
BRITAIN NOT PRESSING
 AFFAIRS IN IRELAND
Refraininq From Action That Will
 Create a Disturbance.

London May 30.-With the recent changes in the government in Ire land and the arrest of Sim Fein lead- CTS, tine parliamentary correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says he under stands, the British government con- siders it desirable to refrain from pressing forward at this time anything calculated to produce a d sturbance. A more settled feeling prevails in Ire land and it is hoped the improvement will grow in every direction.
 The Irish home rule bill is not ex- pected to be ready for introduction for a few weeks and until then conscrip- tion will remain in abeyance. This is believed to be the policy in which Lord Lieutenant French and the Chief Sec retary Shortt are in agreement with Walter Hume Long, secretary for the colonies, and the war cabinet.