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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14
COMPACT SURFACE OF ROADS
Excess Water Successfully Removed
BY Use Of Fleece of Pipe, Opera
ted by Two Men.

A simple method for compacting the
surface of concrete roads and remov-
ing excess water has been evolved
by an engineer, B. #. Batchelder. Of
Ravenna, Ohio.
After striking off the surface with
template. according to Mr.. Batcheld-
er's plan, piece of ordinary gaspipe,
operated by two men, is used as roll
Ter. After the excess water has come
to the surface. another trip up and
back with the roller removes all the
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14
-sElNe a GENTLEMAN, ! SUPPOSE.

In
built himself
Mnaer.
belief that
family At ball
college monopO Lucy Morgan
odion
engaged"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14
FIND WEAK PARTS OF ROADS
Il Should Be Especial Business ct Ex
cry Road Commissioner to Make
Observations.

It should be the special business
of every road commissioner to find the
weak and susceptible parts Of road.
and II there is any likelihood at all
of the creation OF ''bottomless pit"
the saying of "a stitch In time" will
apply very truthfully to the question
In hand.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14

TREMENDOUSLY. when the latter appeared.
poor fellow r he said, and patted him
repeatedly upon the shoulder. Poor
fellow Poor Georgie!"
George noticed that the Majors
tremulousness did not disappear, as
they drove up the street, and that he
seemed much feebler than during the
summer. Principally, however, George
was concerned with his own emotion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14
"The idea Of being a pro-
fessional man has never ap.
peaIed to me-"
(To BE CoNTINUED.l
Raising Foxes on Ranches.

Raising ranch-bred foxes il an =
dustry that Is being carried on ~
tensively in all the Canadian proviAc>n
In at least dozen, Of the northAn'
most states Of the United States. ~
beginning in Japan and Norway. ~
lying in much the same climate bit.
adapted to domesticating. the blscs
fox. under the most favorable crosA
tiOnA.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14

For all the general haulage on the
farm motor truck is the best vehicle
II the roads in the neIghborhood are
good.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14

interest In Road Building. go
The increasing interest In road con-
struction in Cuba is an indirect result
of the worlds demand for sugar in the
war period.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14

water and leaves the. surface in good
condition for further finishing If nee
essary. A wave of mortar is carried
ahead of the roller the "first time
over" which fills in porous places or
depresslons. The second rolling re-
moves nothing but water that is yirtu-
ally clear. 5.a See.
This method is especially useful
when using crushed stone or Stag
Popular Science Monthly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-11-14

Campaign Movlnu Rapidly.
The good roads campaign Is moving
moro rapidly than ever befnre. = \
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

New Iberia. July 22nd, 1919.
The Board of Trustees of the City OF
New Iberia convened this day in an
adjourned session at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
from the regular session Of Monday
July Dist, Mayor II. 8. Sealy presid-
ing Messrs. Girard and Villermin
present.
Be it Remembered that pursuant to
resolution No. 1863 adopted by the
Board of Trustees of the City of New
Iberia, the members of said Board
met at the office of the Secretary, for
the purpose of opening bids, for the
sale Of paving certificates, issued by
this City, in order to realize funds
with which to pave certain streets
therein designated, and to consider
anne
That there was but n bid to he
considered, which was the bid of the
firm of w. l.. Slayton & Company OF
Toledo, Ohio. which offered a bid for
the $144, 281. 80 bearing five per cent
interest per annum payable Seminar
nually, as per bid which reads as fol-
lows.
The Clerk read the following adver-
tisement--
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

On motion Of Mr.. Sealy seconded by
Mr.. VilIernin the bid was ordered o.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
fi) DAYS from date Ofthis bid.

Gu days from date of this bid.
The enclosed certified check for
S2SS5.S5 is to he held IN an evidence OF
our good faith in the event that this
bid is accepted and surrendered at the
time we take up and pay for said Ger
~tificates of Indebtedness; and in the
event that said bid is rejected, or our
attorneys decline to approve SAID Ger
~tificates of indebtedness said check is
to be Immediately returned to us.
Very truly yours,
w. L SLAYTON & co.
BY Z. l. Slayton.
On motion of Mr.. Villermin sec
onded by Mr.. Girard and adopted
unanimously the following resolution
No. 173 WAS offered.
Whereas, W. l.. Slayton &c Compa-
n.y., of Toledo, Ohio, are the highest
and best bidders for the $l44,2sl 30 to
be issued by the City of New IBERIA.
La. dated Jan. LIST, 1919 bearing inter
est at 5 per cent payable Semi-annual-
". to mature as specified in their bid
bearing date of July 2lst, 1919.
Now therefore, Be it resolved that
said bonds be and the same are here
by awarded to said w. J.. Slayton &c
Co. and the Board Of Trustees are
hereby authorized and directed to ex-
ecute said bonds. and when executed.
to deliver the same to the said W. l..
Slayton x Co. on compliance with the
terms of their said bid on file in the
Office of The City Clerk.
On motion of Mr.. Girard seconded
by Mr.. Viliermin the above resolution
was adopted by the affirmative vote ot
the following members to-wit: Yes
Messrs. Sealy, Girard, Nillermin;
Nay None.
On motion of Mr.. VillermIn sec
onded 10y Mr.. SeaIy the meeting
ad journed.
II s SEALY, Mayor.
l.. +. VILLEkMIN, Clerk.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
ned and read-which bid follows.

ened and read-which bid follows.
July 2lst, 1919.
Mr.. A. A. Girard, Trustee of Finance
Board of Trustees, City of New lbe-
ria, La.
Dear Sir:-For from $50, 900 to
5000, 900 New iberia pavement Securi
ties. which you are to Issue Certli-
Gates of Indebtedness TO pay for
which Is a general obligation of the
City OF New iberia. Iberia Parish,
Louisiana, to bear date of January
list, 1919. to mature So stated in a
statement which you have furnished
us copy, to bear interest at the rate OF
. per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, both principal and interest
being payable at some bank in New
York City, New York, said certificates
of Indebtedness to be in the denomi-
nation OF $500. 90 each. we will pay
you subject to our attorneys approval
hen delivered to us in Toledo. Ohio.
g5 cents on the dollar for Certificates
ofindebtedness, and accrued interest
to date of delivery; Further that we
may take up said Certificates of in
debtedness, as the work progresses OF
ldStCi ouI tpiIob, VI aT 10 w 'b
so. Further we are not to take W
Certificates of Indebtedness. faster
than $lS, 900. 90 a month unless we SET
fit, iii option.
This bid is based upon information
contained in executed financial state
ment executed b, you and copy oil
which you have furnished us on date
of January 9th, 1919, and submitted
with the understanding hat prior to
taking up and paying for said Certiti-
Gates of Indebtedness. We are to be
furnished with a full, and complete
and satisfactory certified transcript OF
the record of proceedings leading up
to and eliminating in their issuance
and delivery satisfactorily showing.
including Certificates of Indebtedness
form and recital, full legal compli-
ance with all requirements; said
transcript to be furnished us within
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
APPLICATION

To the Honorable Mayor aud
Board of Commissioners of the
City of New Iberia, State of
Louisiana
The petition of The Texas Oil
Company, a corporation organized
under the laws of the state of
Louisiana, and domiciled in the
city of New Orleans, state OF Lou
isiaUa.
Respectfully represents:
That il il DESTROYS Of building
and constructing an OH station IN
The CITY of New Iberia, aud on the
property described as being Lots
Numbers One and Two of Block
pa of the official map of 1906 be
ing the block bounded by Wet
Washington Street, and West
Madisoa Street, Hopkins and
West Avenue, and being at the
corner Of West Avenue and West
Washington Street; that before
proceeding with the construction
of said station and erection OF
tanks aud other equipment re
CURED for the operation Of said
station, 1t is necessary that per
mission to 80 erect such station be
first had and obtained from your
Honorable Body.
Wherefore, petitioner, The Tex
as Oil Company, respectfully
prays that your Honorable Body
grant permission to proceed with
the construction and erection of
tanks and other equipment re
CURED in connection with said
proposed Oil Station, and that
petitioner be permitted to main
tain and operate such station at
the location herein above de
scribed, and within the corporate
Limits of the city of New Iberia.
Respectfully submitted.
THE TEXAS OIL COMPANY
by NJ. oyer
50 Superintendent,
On motion of Mr.. Sealy sec
Onded by Mr.. Villermln the meet
ing adjourned until Tuesday morn
ing 10 o'clock, July end, 1919
II. S. SEALY, Mayor.
L. +. VILLERMIN, Clerk.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
NOTICE OF SALE OF PAVING
CERTIFICATES.

The Undersigned, Trustee of
Finance of the City OF New Iberia,
in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, here
by invites sealed proposals for
paving certificates of SAID city TO
the amount of S144 2S1 90 Said
issue consists Of 140 certificates of
the denomination Of 1000 each
and 10 certificates of the denOmi
patton Of S42S 80 each, numbered
consecutively from | to $50 inclus
I've, dated ~ OF the 1st day of Jan
nary, 1919, aud mature and be
come due and payable s14,42S 80
on January /, 1921, and $14,42S 80
on January l n each year there
after 10 and including January l,
1880, and bear interest at the rate
of five per centum per aDnnm.
payable semi annually, both prin
cipal and interest payable at the
office of the Treasurer OF said CITY
in New Iberia, Louisiana
Such sealed proposals must be
submitted to the undersigned on
or before July 2lst, 1919 Each
bidder must file with his bid as a
guarantee of good faith a certified
check on one of the banks doing q
regular banking business in the
City of New iberia, for an amount
not less than two per cent Of the
par value of the certificates for
which be bids. Such check must
be made payable to the order
of the undersigned, Elk otficio City
Treasurer, and shall be retained
and become the property Of said
city az liquidated damages In case
such bidder fails to comply with
the terms of his bid in case same
shall be accepted.
By order Of the Board of Trus
tees.
A A. GIRARD
Trustee of Finance.
On motion Of Nj. Sealy seconded by
Mr.. VilIernin the bid was ordered o.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

CITY COUNCIL

NtW TUeTTH, July -TbT, W..
The Board of Trustees of the City OF
New Iberia convened this day in reg
ular session with Mayor II. s. Sesly
presiding; Messrs. Girard and ViIler
min present.
The minutes Of the previous meeting
were read and approved on motion OF
Mr.. Viliermin seconded by Mr.. Sealy.
The following application was re
ceived from the Texas Oil Co. asking
permission to erect oil tanks, build
ings etc within the Corporate limits
of the City of New Iberia.
On motion of Mr.. Nlllermin sec
onded by Mr. Girard and carried unan'
imousIy, the Application was ordered
published Ten days as a requirement
of the City Charter.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

Mr.. Frank Danterlve, who re-
turned Sunday from his trip IN the
North aud East, reports the turni-
ture situation to be serious.
MT. Dauterive bought eighteen
ear loads of furniture, but states
that probably not over half that
amount will be delivered, % the
factories are away behind in their
production.
At the Furniture Exhibition IN
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

Chicago, an annual event, more
buyers were present than in any
season 10 the past 20 years.
Many Of the largest dealers had
posted signs s.Sold Out for 1872.
He advises those who contemplate
purchasing furniture this yesr to
get busy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

Most of the candidates for Governor will be on hand
to tell the people all about their qualifications for that high
Office and they may be expected to touch to some extent
on each others lack of fitness for the Job.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

The arrangement committee of the Iwolle, Sabine par
ish, rally, to be held on the - of August, are trying t
stage a 10 round bout between Stafford and Mouton as
special attraction.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
Under the present administration

Tluoa commissioners $4,000
We omit figures on police, Board of Health Physician,
and all other officers and employees whose duties remain
the same now as before, as they do not effect the balance
in either direction.
The figures given here are to our belief true and COM
plete. !,
Suppose we should take the backward step proposed
bv our contemporary and revert to the old form Of govern
ment. What mayor would be able to employ a first class
man, such as our present Commissioner Vlllermln, to take
charge of the plant for $3.50 per month"; Competent eiectrl-
clans receive 81 and up per day now and many Jobs calling
for men.
1t would be impossible to get a man to replace the
Commissioner of Finance for less than Mr.. Girard now re-
ceives. He now collects all city taxes-for which the city
formerly paid over 500 per month. lie collects all ight
and water bills, formerly handled by a man at the power
plant at $50 per month, and in addition to keeping the
financial records and accounts, wnlch "oulo require q
mans part time, at say $4,000.
The work of the Mayor Commissioners of Safety IS
not SO clearly outlined, his efforts for the city's welfare be-
ing limited only by his ability and the conditions under
which he labors. The only fault found with our present
Mayor is the condition of the streets, and The Enterprise
has already clearly stated Just why Mayor Sealy has deemed
it expedient to await the permanent paving which is now
to be commenced. Without the handicap of these condl-
tons, and with his hands free to act, the Mayor could earn
for this CITY many times the meagre monthly salary now
paid him. This Commissioner is the person who repre-
sents our city in all efforts for progression and IN develop
ing enterprise, etc and $3.50 can not be better Invested
than in securing the services of such a man.
1t is surprising to think that a leader OF public opinion
could even dream of reverting to the private ownership OF
our water and light plant.
In view of the bitter fights that cities all over the
United States are having to break the strangling grip OF
corporation ownership of their public utilities, when the
din and turmoil of battle over this same question Is sound
ing in our ears from New Orleans, can we allow ourselves
to be led by any Who The Wisp" that promises a full
treasury, paved streets, even reduced taxation, as a reward
for following a false light into the treacherous swamps and
ouagmires Of the now universally condemned private own
ership. -. IS. D..
Municipal cure ALP The Enterprise admonishes all New
iberia citizens to put on their thinking caps, as this is a
It is indeed a serious problem, and we also urge the
use of thinking caps" knowing full well that a general
annlication of "gray matter" will settle this matter by
leaving it as it is now.
Any change ue shall advocate for New Iberia is one
of advancement and not retrogressioD.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

A special feature will be polling pooths for the taking
of a straw vote on the governor question. II course Percy
Saint will win this prediction, as that is his "neck-of
the-woods".
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
JAMBALAY
Facts and Fancies Served Hot Each Week to
Readers of The Iberian 5
Big EIks' Fair At Morgan City

The Elks of Morgan City have completed arrange
ments for a grand fair and rally on August % and II.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26
LET'S HAVE The FACTS!

Being very fond Of fiction we read with interest what
our contemporary had to say in his issue OF July 18th con
corning the present Commission form of government IN
New Iberia.
This is a serious problem, however, and in a proper
discussion of it facts and mot fiction should prevail.
Our contemporary starts his article with a very proper
discussion Of the condition of Main street, but he answers
his own question as to why no repairing is being done by
the very correct answer that it is useless for Commissioner
Sealy to spend our money for repairs when paving VIII
start in another week or two.
Had the article ended there it would have stood as a
logical epitome of the street situation now prevailing.
w have not taken the time necessary to make a com
plete enquiry into the comparative expenses, Mayor ana
CITY council VS. Commission Government, but from memo
ny and casual enquiry we present the following tgures TO
answer The Enterprise statement that the present form Is
a more expensive one.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-07-26

ees cares Chills and Fever.
The Washington times., 1919-11-29

laugh along the Columbia burlesque
circuit. told this story:
Il went out to buy some fruit
from a vendor. Someone had left a
horse and buggy standing in the
alley. / am fond OF animals and
went up TO the horse and stroked II
on the head.
"A police nan saw me. | was I'm
rube makeup and ! guess he thought
] was ruraIist OF bona flde type. Ii
was compliment to me. though. He
asked me what ] meant by leaving
the horse standing there.
Before ! could reply. he said Shut
up. Here's a notice. Come TO the
Sixth Precinct station with that con-
tramption' With that he turned and
walked away. The stage hand called
me before / could recover from my
surprise and announced IL was time
for my number. That afternoon after
matinee / walked around to the "a
tion house with the manager aud
cleared IL all up. But no more stand :
ing around outside for me. I'm liable
to get run in again"
The Washington times., 1919-11-29
BISHOP
BECOMES CATHOLIC
Dr.. +. ]. Kinsman. Well Known
Ecclesiast, Received by
Cardinal Gibbons.
.assslS --4-

BALTIMORE. Novs 2s-Cardinal
Gibbons announced that Bishop Fred
erick J. kinsman. formerly head Of
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF
Delaware. had been received into the
Catholic Church last Sunday at the
Cathedral.
He made the announcement after
being shown dispatch from Will
Inington, Del. containing q state
ment from Chancellor Charles III. Cur
tbs. one of the foremost laymen OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church In Della
ware, that he had received letter
from DR.. Kinsman announcing his re-
ception into the Catholic Church.
"As DR.. Kinsman voluntarily has
announced to a prominent person the
fact of his conversion to the Catholic
Church" the Cardinal said, II am at
liberty 10 add that i, myself. had the
privilege of receiving him into the
Catholic Church last Sunday, Novem-
bor %. in the Cathedral here.
Held Up Announcement.
Il had determined not TO mention
the fact publicly until DR.. KinsmaB
himself had made the announcement.
aud now that he has done that I afn
at liberty to confirm what he has an
' YIounced"
'e1'he dispatch said that Dr. Kinsmap
Ssd said in his letter to Chancell -
Curtis that he had made no plans 10
study for the priesthood, nor lad
4nade any statement to account Tor
furfiors to that effect. Cardinal Glib.
l9foffs declined to comment on this.
h1'he recent general convention OF
Sffe Protestant Episcopal Church ac-
fGepeed the resignation of Bishop Kins-
Iiian as bishop OF the diocese of Della
ware but retained him as a bishop
or the church without a diocese As
be has not been formally deposed as
A. bishop Of the Protestant Episcopal
I Cfufth,s he still remains In that office.
"a Method OF Renupciation.
!; "A canon of the Episcopal Church re
qyIres notice of a bishops renuncia-
Lion, certified by the standing commit
toe OF the diocese with which he had
been affiliated, TO be sent to the pre-
siding bishop. And the bishop may
then be formally deposed either by the
presiding bishop or through the House
OF Bishops.
The Rev. DR.. Frederick NJ. Kirkus,
rector Of Trinity Church, a member OF
the standing committee of the diocese
OF Delaware. has been In correspond
ence with Bishop Tuttle. OF st. Louis,
presiding bishop. regarding recent
newspaper reports 10 the effect that
Bishop Kinsman contemplated taking
up studies for the Catholic priesthood
Now that Chancellor Curtis has been
notified that Bishop Kinsman has
Joined the Catholic church, that fact
will be certified TO Bishop Tuttlo by
the standing committee OF Delaware
and DR.. Kinsman will be deposed for
mally as bishop. it is thought.
The Washington times., 1919-11-29
WORLD LABOR PARLEY
BACKS 8-HOUR DAY
Conference on Eve of Adjournment
Also D'sspprovcs of
Child Labor.

The el-Ht-bpur day ana the forty
eight-hour week were officially ap-
proved by the international labor con-
ference on the eve 0r its adjourn
ueut.
The conference adopted other prin-
riples providing for permanent stand
rds i'm worli industry. including tho
prohibition Of the labor Of children
Hn6er Z urte'1 years of age, except ir
larau and other countries less d"Nrl
ped. whore the minimum limit va.
,la"cd at twelve year,,
The "st@ bl!shmert OF government
Unemployment insurance and Of gov
rrnm"nJ employment agencies was
urged. Another principle provides
that women shall not do night work
IN any industry except those in which
other members OF the family are en-
gagged, and that no one II either sex
shall work at night in any industrial
concern.
The Director general or the inteFna-
tionsl lab oS'jre - 70 he Albert
Thomas. French labor leader. His
HEADQUARTERS wili be at the seat Of m,
league Of nations
The Washington times., 1919-11-29
MISTAKES ACTOR FOR
RUBE; ARRESTS HIM
Gayety Star Tells How He Was
Taken for Stage Door
Loiterer.

George i. Hayes. the rube comedi-
an, who Is making the crowds laugh
at the Gayety Theater this week
where he il a featured star with
Barney Gerard's "Follies OF the Day"
will never loaf outside a stage en-
trance again.
He confided this much to an inter-
viewer today. Hayes was pinehed
last week in Baltimore for leaving
q horse and buggy standing in an al
lev next to the theatsr He had left
the stage to buy fruit from vendor
on the sidewalk.
The rube, who has made thousands