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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-18

The following resolution on motion
Mr.. Villernn seconded by Mr. Sealy
and adopted unanimously, a note was
ordered issued to Dallas & Bertram
IN the amount offs SOS. 80 to cover
statement rendered the City UP to
Oct lst, 1919, said note being for
three months and bearing interest at
the rate of Sp G per anuum from
date until paid
The following resolution on motion
of Mr.. Nillcrmln seconded by Mr..
Girard and adopted unanimously, a
note was ordered issued to Leblanc
& Broussard in the amount of S492 =
60 10 cover the statement rendered
up to Sept. lst. 1919, said note being
for three months and bearing interest
at the rate Of = p. c. per annum from
date until paid
Mr.. K. &. Robertson, submitted
his report on the Audit of the City
Books, which report was read and
published in part, the original to be
on file for pubic inspection.
On motion of Mr.. Vlllermin sec
onded by Mr.. Sealy the meeting
adjourned
IL s SEALY, Mayor.
l.. r, vILLEKMIN, CLERK.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-18

The Sells Eloto circus, one or
the biggest circuses on the road, ls
positively to appear ~ New Iberia
on Friday, Oct. "a, and this is ctr
tsinly great Dews for the klddles
of the city. And say lots OF the
older folks will read this an
nonpcement with smile, won Z
theyf
Well, it is a settled fact that
the circns il coming and the man
agement this season announces a
program that is not able not only
for names well-knOwn IN tue
world Of white tents, but which
also suggests smartness and nov
city. The performances open with
the new spectacular entree upon
" hlch the professional resources
Of the show are lavished This
gorgeous display has been piciur
esquely named, "Tae Birth of the
Rainbow.
The arenic performance IS de
scribed AZ colorful and diversified
to an unusual degree There are
seventeen distinct displays, and
the three rings, the stages and the
surrounding track, as well as the
immense air spaces are said to bt
kept IN a constant state of almos'
bewilderiDg movement. Among
the great riding acts are the offer
lngs of the famous Lloyds, thu
Hodglnis', the Hobsons, and 9th
ers. There are elephant novelties
by three herds of acting pachy
derms. under the direction 0
clever lady trainers.
TIE aerial Silverlakes, tb
Sweeney and Newton acts, tb
|Cordona's, the Bon O-Mor Arab
the Luckeys, and many other
lpromioe new eenssti0ns II thrillln
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-18

Jack Dempsey, heavyweight
champion of the world, is coming
to New Iberia and he's to be here
on Friday, Oct. "a, for he is one.
just one, Of the big attractions
with the Sells Floto circus for the
remainder of the season, and 1t
comes to this city on the day and
date mentioned.
Dempsey (aDd this Is Jack him.
self will appear at each perform
auce and give reproduction oi
his famous fight with Jesse vii
ard, at Toledo. July 4th, 10 which
he was declared the new world
champion at the end of the thirt
round. This new star in tn
heavy weight class is a great draw
ing card. lie has had many offer
from the big amusement men Q
the couatfy, but it was ull to To
Sells. toto circus management I
Hand him,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-18

aerial displays. Princess Victoria
swings and balances on a perllons-
" swaying wire; while Nile. Her
berta Beeson does one OF the sen
sation dancing stunts on the silver
thread. More than score OF
beautiful girls present al aerial
ballet while swinging by the
teeth. There are also trained AMI
mails in acts galore, and forty
clowns to keep the merriment go
ing.
The street parade takes place a.
IL o'clock in the morning, the per
formance beginning at 2 and
o'clock, doors opening one hou'
earlier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
ECONOMIC COUNCIL RUNS
COUNTER TO u. S. INTERESTS
Lack OF American Representation
tnnsen tpSet of Plan to Send
Germany OIL
rBy Universal serv.ce.1

PARIS. Sept. 24.-Frank L. Polk
Under Secretary Of State and head OF
The American delegation to the peace
conference. is cndcavoring through the
supreme council! 10 have eighteen tank
ships assigned 10 Germany for use in
sh!ppinS Oil from the United States for
German Industries.
The representatives OF the Ave great
powers had agreed TO let Germany
have these tankers and contracts were
entered into by the Germans with
American firms for oil. The supreme
council at Brussels last week how
ever. ordered Germany 20 turn the
vessels over TO the allies.
AS the United States is not Yet rep
resented on the commissions created
under the treaty with Germany. the
American delegation had no voice in
the council meeting at Brussels Mr.
POLK, therefore, must handle the QueS-
ton through the supreme council thus
hand!capping American business inter
csts, in the opinion OF the delegations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Lesson in Scientific
Complexion Renewing

Every one has beautiful skin UNI
derneath the one exposed to view.
Bear that in mind and 1t Will he easier
TO understand the correct principle in
acquiring lovely complexion Nature
Is constantly shedding the top skin in
iiaky particles like dandruff. only much
smaller in size. In abnormal condi-
tons, or in advancing age. these par
tirles are not shed as rapidly as in
robust youth. The longer they remain
the more soiled or faded they become
that's the Immediate cause of bad
complexion
1t has been discovered that ordinary
mcrcolized wax, to be had at any drug
store. will absorb these worn-out par
ticles: The absorption, while hasten
ing Natures work, goes on gradually
enough to cause no Inconvenience In
a week or two the Transformation Is
complete. The fresh. healthty-hued
youthful underskin is then wholly in
evidence. You who are not satisfied
with your complexion should get an
ounce OF mercolized wax and try this
treatment. Use the wax nightly. like
colo cream. washing it Oft mornings
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
ARTICLE X. ORIGINATED
BY WILSON YEARS AGO
Used Almost Enact Wording In Com
ncctlon with Needs of south
American states.
NY NsgocIatol rrosaI

PEORIA. liz. sept, 2i-That
Article Y. Of the league OF nations
covenant was not originated at the
Paris peace conference was asscr,c |
by former Senator james Hamilton
Lewis. speaking tonight under the
auspices OF tho American Legion OF
European War Veterans, in reply to
statements by Senator'S Borah and
Johnson at Chicago and in the Middle
West
TN" expression providing for the pro
Ncntipn OF external aggression" MIR.
Lewis declared, was written by Wood
Tow Wilson years before The European
peace meeting to lit tho needs uf the
South American states. carry out tho
general Monroe Doctrine and "particu-
!arly 10 prevent the invasions Of cor
tain larg" countries in South America
over certain smaller ones which were
then under threat OF external agrees
sion"
Later" continued tho speaker. tho
Of Clause y in his speech ut Mohilc
Ala. in 1915, long b"for" America was
ia the war. He there explained the
spirit Of his then proposed undertake
ing-the enforcement Of "A peaceful
American union. | embodied part OF
them in my address at New Orleans
TO the Louisiana state, Bar Associa-
tion after having consuitcd win
President that he might authorize my
quotation of him"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Rain Ends Dry Smell.

ARNON1A. Sept. 24.-The long contin-
ued drought and heat spell which has
ncen on In this section since early in
tcrday when cold driving rain set IN
from the North, tn" thermometer drop
ping as result more than thirty de-
frees IN a Few hours. heavy shower
i:Il on Tuesday afternoon. tho amount
o; rainfall therein agEregatinG "a
inches Up 20 this writing nearly an
inch OF rain has fallen. but tho rain
has como too late TO benefit either the
corn or tobacco crops. both of which
have been largely harvested. Farmers
IN this section ar" preparing now 20
SOW both grass and wheat, as we'll as
rye, Nctch. rape, etc, for hog and cat
tie pastures. Apples have dropped
trees have been stripped OF fruit, and
in some cases the apples We're badl y
damaged by the neat and drought.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
HOW DOCTORS
TREAT COLDS
AND The FLU
First Step in Treatment Is n
Brisk Purgativc With Gallo
tabs, the Purified and Re-
fined CalOmel Tablets
that are NauSealcSS,
Safe and Sure.

Doctors have found by experience
that no medicine for colds and lnfu-
cnza can be depended upon for tull
effectiveness until the liver is made
thoroughly active. That is why the
first step in the treatment is the new.
nauscalcss calomci tablet called Gallo
tabs. and which are free from the sick
cninE and weakening effects of the old
style caiomcl. Doctors also point out
the fact that an active liver may 60 n
long way towards preventing influenza
and is one Of the most important fac
tors in enabling the patient to success
fully withstand an attack and waSd off
pneumonia
One Calotab on the tongue ut bed
time. with "a swallow OF water-that's
all. No salts. no nausea nor the slight
est Interference with your eating,
pleasure or work. Next morning your
cold has vanished, your liver is active
your system is purified. and you are
feeling fine. with a hearty appetite for
breakfast. Druggists sell Calo.abs
only in original sealed packages. price
thirty-hve cents. Your money will be
cheerfuily refunded II you do not find
them dclightful.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
SEEK TO CHECK BOOZE
DRIVE CT ANTi-lEAGUE
Two Agents Arc Held Up When Try
ing to Get Passports
NiScd.
tRy Associated Press ]

LONDON, Sept. .2t.-The America n
state Department is taking measures
to check the extension of the Anti
saloon Leagues prohibition campaign
in Europe. according to the Daily Mail
which says iwo agents o. the league
who recently sought passport facilities
in Paris. preparatory TO visiting Eng
land. were unable 10 obtain the neccs-
Sary viscs.
The American State Department"
the newspaper continues. lis fully
alive 10 the detrimental effects which
an extension OF the Anti-Saloon
Leagues activities to Europe might
have on International relations. cspc-
cia!ly at the present time. and is sa ia
10 be resolved TO avoid possible mis-
understanding"
The Daily Mail. which is conduct
ing campaign in opposition to Will
liam r.. Johnson. organizer OF the Anti
Saloon League. says ii is considered
unlike" that many more Anti-Saloon
League campaigncrs will he allowed
10 embark for England ut present and
quotes Mr.. Johnson as saying that
officers or the organization arc scared
at all the attention which has been
focused on the campaign here"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Pinn Evnnreifs,ic Meeting

A1fNoNiA. Sout. 2i-Grca; prcpara-
tion !s being mad. for an cvangclistic
service. which viii begin in old Trim
ity Presbyterian ChUrch. New Canton.
next sunday. and continue through the
week. 'tn sunday there viii he AN all
DAY service. with dinner served in old
fashioned country style. the tables to
be placed in Ia" beautiful churchyard
overlooking James River Valley. Large
numbers Of people arc expected from
Diliwyn. Arvonia. Fork Union. Carriers
vile, Ercmo Bluff. Cumberland and
else where. Rev. J. Mcc. Williams. OF
Gordonsvillc, will preach throughout
the week On Wednesday Of this week
all the Baptis, chu,chcs Of this section
observed day OF prayer for the s75.-
10000 canvass, which is now on in
That church. The churches through
out this section will cndcavo- to raise
the amounts apDortioncd them By the
general association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
DON'T OVERDO
OR ovER-EAT
But Ii You Do, a Few Doses Of
Black-Draught May Pre-.
vent Serious Trouble. y

Nowata, Okla.-Mr. w. B. Daw.
son. Of this place, says: "1 have
known Of Black Draught ever since
| can remember. and Of all the liver
medicines l ever used, Black Draught
is without doubt the best. We
would not be without 1t in the house.
I used to take pills and different
things. but after taking a course OF
strong medicine would be left in
a constipated condition, and would
need then to use a laxative. But
after | began to take Black-Draught
did not have any trouble of this
kind.
take a big dose at night and
follow few nights with lighter
doses. and am like a new man
until l overdo or overeat. and neg
lect to take care OF myself until the
liver gets out OF fix, when I have to
go to Black-Draught again.
Black Draught have found Is all
that is necessary for the bloated feel
ing in the stomach, sour stomach or
bad taste in the mouth 80 common in
spring in the swampy country"
Try Thedford's Black Draught. At
all druoyiots Alu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
HOLD TWO FOR RlOTING
Charlotte Lawyer Asked to Put In
$1,000 Bond 4" obtain His
NclcISc.

ALBEMAHi.E, y. G.. Sept 2i.-Mar-
vim l.. Rich. Charlotte lawyer. and J.
III. Graham. Of Concord. both labor or
ganizers, were held under bond Of ST.
600 each for their stanley County grand
jury ~ the conclusion tate today Of a
two days hearing before County
Judge Ingram on charges OF melting
20 riot in connection with tho strike
disorder at the Wiscasset textile mill
her" last week.
solicitor Brock announced late to-
day tho hearing of the twcntY-ciCht
mill operatives under bond, charged
with rIotinE and conspiring TO resist
the laws Of the state. would begin be-
Tore Judge Ingram tomorroY morning.
ana that they would all be heard to-
Ecthnr LmStnAl Of SanarntclY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
V|RC|N|AN ASKED TO AID
IN PURCHASING MEMORIAL
Ilan Under Way to Erect Monument
to Memory OF Col
Roosevelt.
HEAVY RAIN IN ARv MA
Long Dry Spell Broken When
Thermometer Takes Big Drop.
Other News Notes From Various
Points i'm Virginia.

Especial TO The Times Dispatchy
pANNl1.LE, Sept. 2i.-Dr Russell +
coles has returned to Dauvillc from
Trip To New England where he was
called in connection with the Roosevelt
Aicinorial Associations Forthcoming
campaign FOR funds which viii hn
raised 10 dcfray the expenses in rear
inr a memorial to the late cx-prcsi-
H'nt. Or. Coles mad" addresses in New
York ana later At Boston. these meet
inES being incidental TO the organiZa-
tipn OF - region embracing eight states
' lrSlnid was among these States and
IIr. Coles was offered the chairman
snip OF the Commonwealth. He did
not accept the craftsmanship, but sub
United the names Of several prominent
virginia Republicans from which Il
chairman VIII be named. Or. Coles
was also asked to conduct II speech
making tour in behalf Of tho aSsocia-
ton. but was prevented from doing so
by business reasons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
ncv,uu. omc.r. shot ~,

y 4 y I. J. r. Sept. 2i-Kcvenue
agents who made a sortic from here
last night for TWO Stills were shot at
three times on the Danvillc and Mil
ton Road. the bullets whining pcrilous-
" near them. They caught Eugene
Jennings. a negro youth. who had 4
pistol which could not be fred With
any accuracy. lie denied doing the
shooting. lie was fined $50 in tn. Coun-
~ magistrates court today and is be-
ing further held Tor action by tho
United States Court The officers found
no st!i.. They were to have been met
in the shadow OF a nearby country
cnurch by an iniorineE, out the man
failed TO appear, and after a tedious
wait they returned TO Dauv!lle before
daybrcah, bringing Jennings with
them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
T0DAY'S BEAUTY TALK

You can enjoy delightful sham
poo with very little effort and for
"A very trifing cost. if you get from
your druggist a package Of can
throx and dissolve teaspoonful in
cup OF hot water. This makes a
full cup of shampoo liquid-enough
20 II is easy to apply it to all the
hair instead OF just the top OF the
head. Your shampoo is now ready
Just pour little at time on the
scalp and hal runtil both are en-
tircly covered by the daintily per-
fumcd preparation that thoroughly
dissolvcs and removes ever ybit of
dandruf. excess oil and dirt After
rinsing. the hair dries quickly with
nufiiiness that makes /. seem
heavier than it is, and takes on
rich luster and a softness that
makes arranging it pleasure
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25

LYNCHBURG. Sept. IA large pic
turc of seventy-three former members
of DcMolRy Commandcry, knights
Tcmplar. OF this city, which We're
taken and mounted IN 1867. is 10 be
presented to Hilly City Lodge OF Ma
the former owner OF the pictures. which
have hung for so many years in the
Office OF the commissioner of the revc-
nue. here The frame will be presented
to the lodge late in october by Thomas
y Davis. a past grand commander. who
is the only surviving one of the seven
ty-thrce men included in the group OF
nhotoGrapES.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
To Erect n Memorial.

Lea que. at :, meeting held Monday, de-
termin-d TO inIugurate = canpai < II
looking 10 The erection OF q civic build
ing OF some character in Pulaski as a
memorial TO the Pulaski County boys
who were called in the recent war.
Tn. incoming president Of thc league,
Mrs. George l.. chcvcS. in her inauSu-
raj. stressed the Importance OF the
league taking IN" initiative, which met
with = ready response. y general
meeting vii! be called TO he held oc-
tober /. ~ which il is hoped to have
representatives from the entire county
to discuss tn. launching OF the cam
paign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Comp,ete Large Lime hin.

ARVONIA, Sept. ga large limo
bin has just been completed at New
Canton. the house to be used for the
storage of lime for agricultural pur-
poses. Many farmers throughout this
section have signified their intention
OF patronizing the bin. y similar bin
has been erected at Dillwyn. ad sew
eral have been built in Fluvanna
County. Most OF the bins have been
erected by stock companies composed
of farmers and lime users. Prepara-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25

FRED EKICkSBURG. Sept. "a
business Mems Association has been
formed at Bowling Green, with the
following officers: Colonel r. l.. Beale,
president; T. y. Gin. vice president; L..
-. Vincent, secretary. y committee
was appointed. consisting OF l.. T.. Mar
tin. Joe Baker and J. T. Richards, TO
go before the Governor and request tho
appointment o. Robert Beverly, OF
Essex, on the road commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
comple,c Rclitiou, C,n,u,

LYNCiiHultG, Sept; ga religious
census Of the students at Randolph
Macon Wolnan's College shows that tho
Mcthodists lead. with 275. the other
denominations following; in order: Pres
byter!ans. 12o; Bapt!sts. :. EpiSco-
paliaus. 60; Disciples OF Christ -. with
the Lurheraus. Roman Ca;holils. Con
grcgatiOHalists. Methodist Protestant.
Primitive Baptist. Unitarian and Jew
!Sh having from one TO five each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Mig strike rhrcntcn, Britnin.

LONDON. Sept 2i.-A railway strike
in Great Britain over the question OF
through today's DEVELOPMENTS i'm tho
negotiations between representative OF
the men and the government The
executive body OF the railway men this
morning sent an uit!inatun TO tho gov
crnmcut rejecting Il Standardization Of e
fer made by tho latter and jntimatinp
that unless :. favorable reply was re-
ccivcd by noon Thursday the men
WOMB be orAnrnl TO ccasc work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Chief of Police ItcNiyS.

BRlSTDL Sept. 2i.-Iienry /. Baker.
who has served as chief of police Of
this city for the past two years. has
a position at the Southern Railway
car shops here. Worlcy C"ossw'hitc. a
former member Of the local police de-
partment. has just been elected hy the
city commission to succeed Mr.. Baker
Mr.. CrosSwhitc is IL Spanish American
war veteran. and vas founded while in
Service in the Philippine Islands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Church Hold. Conference.

PULASKI, Sept. 24-Thc twelfth an
nual conference OF the Pentacostal
Holiness Church of Virginia convened
here tonight with the Rev. J. II. King
Of Royston, Ga. presiding. The Ses-
sions will continue throughout the
week. Delegates are in attendance from
Virginia and West Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Recommended ro, Apporntmcnt.

LfNCiiRuRG. Sept. 2i-Dr. w. H.
Evans who was a lieutenant in the
ihcdica! corps OF the army during tho
wa, mas been recommended for APP
pointncnt as surgeon To the local ma
tondi guard company. The appoint
incnt carries with il tho rank OF first
lieutenant. DR.. Evans was formerly
SURGEON To the Home Guard. Company
r.. First Virginia which was merged
into Company l.. one Hundred and
sixteenth Infantry. Twcnty-ninth hi
vision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Many Students Enroll.

LE%JNGTON. Sept. 24.-The registra-
ton OF students II Washington and
Lee University to du.c is j25. with in
dicatiOnS that ii VIII 20 considerably
est enrolment during the first week Of
Il session in the history Of the uni
vcrsiiy. and is made in spite of the
fact that the tuition fee has been raised
from Sis TO $3.50. Twcuty-uine States
and foreign countries thus fer are rep
resented In the student body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
pa.tor Tend,r, R,,Irnption

BRISTOL Sept. 24.-The Rev. Frank
II. Scattergood, pastor OF the Central
Christian Church, Of this city. has ten
dered his resignation as pastor of the
church. and announces that ne Will en-
ter tho Presbyterian ministry. He
leaves Monday for Richmond. to enter
for special course in the Union Theo-
logical Seminary there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
RECORD Tobncco SoIr

DASVILLE. Sept. 24.-Danvilla had
tho largest tobacco sale OF the season
here yesterday. Tobacco wagons from
quarter began arriving Yesterday even
ing and continued through tn" night
the recent warm weather having af-
forded the first good season since the
market opened. Prices were reported
as holding firm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
President Greet. Aged sunrnrctt.

SALT LAKE CITY. Sept. 24.-Presi-
dent WILSON,, Just before leaving here,
called on Mrs. Emmciinc r. Wells,
nincty-t three years old, president of the
Relief Society Of the Mormon Church
Mrs. Wells pioneered for equal suffrage
more than fifty years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25

tious arc now being made for ordering:
limo in large quantities for wheat and
grass needs this fan
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-27
This Will Surely Please You.

The next time you walk into a
shoe store to buy yoursef a new
pair of shoes you may be consider
ably consoled if this fact is brought
to your attention, that the report OF
the General Leather Co. for the
quarter ending Sept. so, last shows
a surplus, after charges and federal
taxes, of $4,012,195, a gain over the
corresponding quarter of last year of
$2.103,030 or 10 per cent.
Deducting preferred dividends the
earnings per share for this quarter
are reckoned at, $3.50, as compared
with 1894 for the similar quarter in
1918, or q gain of 25S per cent.
For the nine months of this year,
in comparison with the same period
last year the ratio of net gains per
share is $21.69 to 1882, an increase
of Psi. per cent.
The citizens whose wages have in
creased in equal proportion, as he
empties his purse at the shoe sire,
will be glad to fell that the leather
trust is also prosperous.