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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-11
JUST PARAGRAPHS.

~sreveport.-Four wells in tho
Glaiborne oil field are capable OF
producing more oil than all the other
fields IN Month Louisiana. according
g. estimates made, following the an
nouncer Mt OF the Standard OIL Com
panv's huge eusher in Section 30
211.
pIauuemine.--The Iberville Land
Company, with It's domicile In Cedar
Rapids. Ia, has sold the mineral
rights below 800 feet on It's 21,653
acres in Iberville parish to the Texas
| Company at consideration OF s1.bo
per acre and the usual royalty OF one
eighth
1.eeeville. and Sailors
ray. In to be the big event of the
vernon Parish Fair this year. The
feir IN TO be continued four days. Oc-
t,ber 1b, is, II and Is. Soldiers
and Sailors Day had been planned
"A special celebration. but 1t was
decided to make II part OF the fair.
Washington. $3.50 With the exception
Of Texas, Louisiana dipped more cat
tie in August than did any other
Southern State. The number OF dir-
pings during that month were l.zAs.-
7e7. In Mississippi the clippings 70
tailed 2%b,b72.
Alexandria. A meeting OF the
local post Of the American Legion
was held at the City Hall recently
for the purpose of receiving the
charter which had reen issued by the
state organization.
Alexandria. Fire burned nine
buildings in Pineville. La. with to-
Ia, loss Of about $4,000. The fire
originated In the store Ut Charles VI
Turner. In a building owned by @.
w. Bolton.
Centerville. The Agricultural
Hlsh School Of this place mas been
rlaced on the Smitn-Hughes plan and
n making good progress with Profess
cor E. M. West In charge.
Monroe. Ceremonies attendant
upon the unwilling Of monuments o.
deceased members were conductor
here by Ouachita Valley Camp, Wood
men of the World.
st. Benedict.--Sugar cane will take
t1Ssxr <.f
farms In st. Benedict next year, ow.
ing to the ravages Of the boil weevil
among the cotton
Natchitoches. The Methodist
Church of this city was dedicated
Sunday With appropriate ceremony.
Services at all other Protestant
churches were suspended and the spa
cious ediflce was crowded TO It's W
cost capacity.
. Monroe. who use cars
without permission Of tho owners
have been the frequent cause Of ex-
ira work by the police lately. Tho
cars have all been recovered undam
aged. but with diminished gasoline
supply
Bunkie~-Work on the jefferson
highway in this ward amounting TO
b5 miles is nearing completion, the
graveling having BEEN completed over
three miles.
Natchitoches. "A state bank with
capital of $4,000 8 being organized
at 4oldonna, town In the hill sec-
ton of this parish which il rapidly
forging to the front.
Natchitoches.--The pecan crop in
this section will be the largest IN
Ieveral years.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-11

That Must BE Long One.
"The teacher was telling us today,
pm. about the largest dam In the
world"
Swearing In Russian, wasn't Ehew
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-11
so II Seems.

What Is provisional government.
par
"Well. most Of these governments
seem to be without provisions. Judging
by the way we have to feed them"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-11

Not that often harmful, always vio-
lent and temporary help that comes
from harsh pufgatives, but the COM
Portable, gratifying, corrective regula..
ton Of stubborn bowels so pronounced
in DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Tonic in action, they promote Tree
bile flow, stir up the lazy. thoroughly
but gently cleanse the system OF waste
matter and fermenting foods, end give
YOU keen rest for hard work and health
ful recreation. All druggists--25c.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-10-11

Leesville.-A strike at Boyingtons
mill for higher wages and better
treatment was started early In the
week. Truckers are out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25

was an aged veteran in Gray "swopp-
ing" stories with the boy veterans OF
the Argonne. scenting story the
newspaper men stroiind over to the lit
tic. group of raconteurs and heard the
ancient "Reb" telling OF the losses in
1urred by his "rigment" in the dark
days of Lee and Grant. He told of the
thinning of a body of 1000 men to a
pitiful remnant OF eighteen
The 5th and sth marines" said
veteran Of Chateau-Thierry who re-
Gently iayed down the bayonet for the
pen. lost 10000 men when their total
aghtSlg strength was only 1000"
The Confederate had this statement
repeated slowly thought a moment
and then removed his hat, grasped the
! renorter's hand and with a despairing
| shake of his gray head, tottered away.
| the picture OF utter defeat. He told his
! tale arst.
The regiment returned to the fair
| grounds at the conclusion OF the parade
for their packs and other equipment,
Hundreds followed them on the long
hike for a few moro precious minutes
before they left for Camp Lee. The
weather was perfect until after the po-
radc, when n sudden storm arose and
flooded the road leading back to the
city. III heavy marching order, with
| rifles on shoulders and heads still erect,
the tireless fighting men marched from
/ the fair grounds to Broad-street sta
! ton, where they entrained for the last
| leg of their Journey 300o mile journey
to Camp Lee. where they will be de-
modified and returned to civil life.
Dozens Of organizations all over the
| city co-operated in making the day a
! complete success. The Boy Scouts rem
I dered their unusual efficient service In
| patrolling sections of the line of march
/ and com bined with the school girls In
throwing flowers under the feet of the
| marching heroes.
| The John Marshall cadets lined up
! two deep, the length of the Court oil
! Honor and maintained a rigid attitude
/ OF attention throughout the long pa
rade. with the exception OF the one res,
/ interval Cheer leaders stepped In
! front OF the companies during this Pc
| riod and led their men in short, snap
, by "rah. rahs" for tho returned he
| roes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
PRACTICAL JOKER IS
PROBABLY ABROAD

Washington, May "A message
found in a bottle at sea purporting
to be from Harry Hawker. the daring
Australian aviator who attempted the
transatlantic fight. was received to-
day by the navy department 1t was
transmitted by coast officer at the
Narragansett Station and Is as fol-
lows:
Bottle was found three miles south
OF Narragansett Pier containing fol-
lowing message: May 10. l.: ga A. NJ.
Accident to plane and am drifting
In coll psed boat latitude 81 de-
grees 80 minutes NORTH: longitude Is
degrees 80 minutes east.--Hawker.' :"
Although navy department officials
are skeptical regarding the authen-
ITCHY OF the message, it was decided
TO have it flashed to all ships by
radio.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
SERGEANT YORK TAKES
peek At WASHINGTON

Washington, May 24--ff there is
ever request for an appropriation
3or = postofnce down in Pail Mail.
-sntress county. Tennessee, there will
: be a mighty AYE" IN favor of it from
each and every member Of the house
NJ representatives II any mem b.r
should happen TO cry pork" he will
be taken out to the bank Of the Po-
temae river nine mlllstoues will be-
tied around his neck and has iniscra nlts
\ eareass viii he sunk IN water ninety
feet deem. The reason is simple
THE house today eaze1, upon Elder
Alvin G, York. of the Church of Christ
and Christian Union. whose deeds Of
\ valcrs- In the American army are now
known far and wide in these United
states
The fighting elder. in the uniform
bf . sergeant, took the arm OF one OF
his "homefoiks. Representative HUI
OF Tennessee, To-Day and saw Washing
ton. He visited the white house. the
state, war and navy building and the
capitol. Everybody was glad to see
him, and a small army Of admirers
/ Followed him wherever he went secre-
tAry Of War Baker greeted him with
soutstretched hand.
You are brave man" he said. Il
. GonGratulate you"
and York by way Of reply blushed
40 the roots Of his red hair. The elder
gWae met at the white house by Joseph
Tumulty. the presidents secretary. and
I escorted through The historic mansion.
He allowed that 1t was right smart
\ house
He was dinei by Senator Shields, of
II Teaueasee. and cheered by the entire
Ssnoaa11. He asknowIedbed the reception
NTH . smile and a salute. AZ soon AZ
Al - galleries learned his identity. how
0YoS, there was an outpouring to the
d bA1aWay where men and women in
ntGted ON the horor OF shaking hands
n With him.
Tomorrow he goes to Camp Mer
I'M ~. j., to be nustered out of the
u nnr15ce and from there he Will return
nesns 10 tho folks OF Fentress county
s.hano his old mother awaits him and
S8h $50 900 farm In ready for the horny
46oc1kled hands which welded an au
I'll aeenattc and q rife with such tellins
p1ce that for many, many years t,
n H9lna ali that tho fathers and mother,
ExsGe xnruly German children will hay'
- 70 exact obedience from theil
81 e1ng Will be To mention the nam.
pxks the nov bogey man Of Ger
-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
pn$Ar~h,yrU Nav 9A--T.qurencp

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Petersburg, May 24--Lawrence
Blake better known as Dare Devil
Blake" plunged to his death last night
between ten and eleven o'clock while
entertaining a large crowd at car
nival in Harvilis field at the inter-
section of Washington street, and the
belt line rail road. He had climbed
a ladder to the height Of 100 feet
and was adjusting himself to dive to
net twelve feet square, elevated
Just above the ground. when the
spectators were Mortified to see him
waver, lose his balance, fall and
strike the ground with a sickening
thud. The impact crushed his skull.
Hs was removed at once to the Peters,
burg hospital where he died without
regaining consciousness. The acct
dent Is believed to he due to the
wires holding the ladder in place be-
coming slackened after a rain. Blake
who had recently been discharged
from the army was married and lived
in Baltimore. He was twenty seven
wears old,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
COMMITTEE AGAINST
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Washington, May 24.--The for
eign relations committee OF the sem
ate has been completely captured by
the league of nations. In all its de-
alterations on the peace treaty and
all that it contains, the committee
Will be dominated by a majority
which is uncompromisingly opposed
to inclusion Of the league of nations
plan in the treaty.
This alignment OF the committee
has been made possible by the COM
mittee on committees of the Repub-
lican caucus which, having rour
places on the committee to Ali. select
cd four senators who have declared
themselves against the league. The
senators thus chosen are Johnson Of
California. Harding of Ohio, Moses OF
New Hampshire, and New, Of In
diana.
The selection OF Johnson was an
nounced by the committee on commit
tees today. 1t was hailed with delight
by other senator's who are in the fight
against acceptance of the league OF
nations as part of the peace treaty.
1t means that of the ten Republicans
on the committee. there will be nine
who will present a solid front against
the league. while McCumber of North
Dakota, the other Republican mem
Der. may Join in supporting a motion
to sever the league from the treaty.
The nine anti-leaguers on the COM
mittec as agreed upon are Lodge. of
Massachusetts; Knox, of Pennsyl-
vania, Brandegee, of Connecticut:
Borah. OF Idaho: Fall, of New Mexico;
Johnson. Harding. New and Moses.
There will he seven Democrats on
the committee, all OF whom presum-
ably will support the league. they are
Hitchcock, of Nebraska; Pittman, of
Nevada; Williams, of Mississippi:
Pomerene, of Ohio; Smith, of Ari-
zona; Swanson, OF Virginia; Shields,
OF Tennessee.
Fen IL McCumber should vote with
the Democrats against a motion 70
amend the league covenant or to
separate II from the treaty, the op-
ponents of the league stu would hAvs
majority of one.
Tho idea of sending to the peace
eoafersnce = formal notiAca&ien = tha
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
JEWISH SOCIETIES
TO MAKE PROTEST

At a special meeting Of representa-
tives of thirty Jewish organizations
held at the Young Mems Hebrew as
ISOLATION. it was decided, after hear
ing the gruesome report OF the suf-
fering OF the Jews at the hands OF
the Poles and Roumanians, to pro-
claim Monday, June 2nd as general
DAY OF Mourning and Protest" in or
der to awaken the conscience OF the
Christian world to cease such at
rocities, II they exist n
The committee has also decided to
arrange a monster demonstration to
take place in the auditorium of the
John Marshall High School on June
End where prominent speakers and
high officials of the city and state will
participate.
The public Is asked to attend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25

sense Of the senate j the matter Of
divofcinE the leaguo covenant from
the treaty. has gained considerable
grotnd in the senate since 1t was
first suggested a few days ago. Some
OF the opponents of the league ex-
pressed the opinion today that It will
be possible to gain the assent OF more
than a third Of the senate to such a
r-oposition.
Senator Reed, Of Missouri, an
nounces that in his speech in the SEN
ate Monday he will confine himself to
various shades and coiors who Will
dominate the league OF nations ex-
ecutive council and rule American at
fairs"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25

was cleaning his revolver when It
was discharged.
Efforts to recover the body
OF Gordon Joyner who was
drowned Thursday in the canal have
proven fruitless. 1t Ii thought that
the swift current might have swept
the body far from the spot the
tragedy occurred. Gordon was
brother of Lula Joyner who several
years ago disappeared from her nome
near Church road in Dinwiddie
county. Detectives never solved the
mystery of her disappearance. 1t is
still believed that she was carried
away by band of Gypsies who about
that time were seen rowing in the
neighborhood. No clue the sleuths
followed ever led to her whereabouts,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
Petersburg

In case Of failure on tho part OF
Petersburg subscribers to receive
Tho Richmond Virginian promptly
and regularly. they are requested to
call the Moore Brothers, residence,
z22 st. Andrew street. telephone
1891, who win see that all such
complaints are properly attended to.
The Moore Brothers have just
taken charge Of The Richmond
Virginian agency for Petersburg,
and they desire to have on file the
names OF h number of reliable trust
worthy boys. who would accept
position AZ carriers. should . va
cancy occur.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
- ,,,A ,,..,.u.ns and turned

~ nprrnA lisnAsnan& and turned
sNsave N rssepotse to the oheers az
ESs's - tnarA - made by fat'alions
E2&s sS.,lvs,,,e a nlatoous. All were on
10y 1Snrs fAs higA ranking down.
k2(71a- ,,sksaa Of arranging the units
49, - arpruxtSnately 1000 men
2SHX - nnrf IN 4 string out for many
& N11rnhu9 n Manument avenue. the
ID asaae moved down that 'norougn .
n IN Into Franklin, along whieh ~
nnnsded to Fifth street. where II
n 3ssvr~6 ~ 70 Grace. 70 the Capitol,
/ S1s..s ~.a hack Broad street 80 Bel
b ], TNnu.ands Of people thronged
L nn1Nrf nuuare to see the PROCESSION
AnaI fAreugN the Victory Arch, 1"$t
6 ernconS q the Ninth street entrance 10
4 fhn rroupsts 1t was coSere. WIN the
- = IA tho allies. on. u background
~ white bunting.
YantnR under this temporary
mn@msut erected By patrlouc
citssuns IN appreciation OF INC
courage and Sighting ousxioes Oh ~
Rfuanes Hrnve troops. the PROFESSION
clrcaed the capitol and passed IN
front Of the Governors mansion
The last lap Of the parade was on
broad street, along which 1t proceeded
wesward to Beivtderc- A wonoeria'
Aemonstr ton Of welcome was MADE
- ths residential Strcet2 but the
holiday crowds on Broad sur
rea,od them all The usual nnsy
tf,ofuuxhfare had suspended all ousa-
~ For the tims being everythfns
- forgotten but the fact that VII
.wfyr1ns, soIYfrrs from France, were
Neck once more, after facing the
Jaws Of death Little more could
have been done in the way % decnra-
f3oux From one end of the street TO
- cher btaze Of red white ana
blue greeted the eyc.
JOY UNCONFINED
Dvwy window and roof was
crvwded with glad ard eager faces
Pretty girls threw kisses To their
nAroes. white all shouted at the TOD
81 thefr voicea Colored stream rs
and flowers were nung on me
marchers from many windows
Tar retxned unconhned 1t was no
tina for forrnalitiea, and no one
stood on ceremony IN voicfng their
pleasure at seeing the long absent
troopers once moro staid business
men forgot their dignity and shouted
like school boys,
The parade yesterday was not with
ont its pathos Touching scenes
while tears OF EIadness were shed by
many mothers and wives when they
nv their boys and husbands pass
them In the flower of their manhood.
others, wearing the gold star on their
arm, bore their sorrow. for the most
part bravely and IN silence, but many
wUra seen to look In vain for the
sturdy soldier who went away 80
tightly, and would never march again
People who saw the members or the
regiment when they left to join the
cDlors just two years ago could not
u refrain frprss commenting yesterday SO
thAy paused with swinging step. en-
the almost remarkable development
their figures and features showed
Many went away as youths. laughing
and trihinE,r and come back men.
: Othsrs had weak constitutions and II
was not thought that they would be
abla to stand the rigors of hard
campaign.
Their bron1ed faces now fairly
radiate health and clean living. The
{ disasters inflicted on their foe tell OF
their fighting qualities. developed
after severe intensive training at the
campo. They have passed through
the mill. and have stood the acid test
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
lRlsH REPUBLIC FLAG
WAVES N WASHINGTON

Washington. May .4~-Thc Nag Of
the new Irish Republic has appeared
In Washington.
Flags are common sight in the
nations capital, particularly those
flying from embassies and legations OF
foreign governm cnts. but the tri-color
Of the new Irish Republic attracted
unusual attention Hs 1t few over the
Irish national bureau.
The new irish flag, despite reports
from abroad that Ireland could not
govern itself on account of religious
differences. typifies complete Irish
unity. Green and orange. with the
white OF peace between, are Ireland s
new national colors The sight OF
orange in tho nag caused Il great deal
~ comment, hut II was explained to-
day that Irrshmen both Catholic and
RH6testant will no longer permit worn
Rput A4fibboieths and catch cries propa-
s4tad by outsiders to stand in the way
Of the allegiance which ell Trishmen
bear to their rative land
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
Underwriters Organize.

Life insurance Representatives met
last night in the rooms OF the cham
Der of commerce to organize a branch
of the National Underwriters associa :
ton OF America. The following officers
were elected: president, j. B. Cook,
first vice-president. c. r. Cuthbert.
second vice-president, r. r. Saunier
secretary and treasurer. Fred Dalton,
executive committee, r. p. Burwel!
/. c. Munt, E. r. Parrish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
.GRAYS' MOVIE BALL
IS GREAT SUCCESS
Big Crowds Meets Screen Fnvorites
and Swclls Homecoming Fund
Novel Affair In Blues Armory.

and Swclls Homecoming Fund
Novel Affair In Blues Armory.
Fully 5000 people thronged the
Grays armcry last night to see and
meet their screen favorites, who were
there in force to help make the movie
ball a success. Incidentally the home
coming fund, to which the proceeds
OF the affair were donated by the First
Regiment association and the Wom
ems auxiliary, was swe1led by several
thousand dollars.
Film fans were in their glory, and
had chance to shake hands with
their matinee idols. Before the dance
all the stars, with Adjutant-G
10 Lane Stern at their head. with a
part of his staff. passed down long
receiving line around the big drill hall.
Then during luils in the dancing the
actors found themselves in the center
OF admiring groups. who begged for
photographs which they were distrib-
uting.
Jane and Katherine Leo, two Of the
most popular children on the screen.
made hit with the crowd. Dressed
in aviators' suits they did a song and
dance act. which evoked much APP
plause. They were then carried around
on the shoulders Of two husky SOL
diers to sell photographs for the bene-
fit of the home coming fund.
In introducing themselves, Jane
said I'VE have both been in the pict-
| ures long time, and like It very
much. We have had a fine time In
| Richmond"
| Yesterday afternoon they met the
children of Richmond at special re-
ception in the armory.
Smiling Bill'' Parsons, the comedy
star was there with bells on. as we'll
as Creighton Hale. the Pathe fav-
orite. Bill, with his wife, who Is the
popular Billy Rhoades. OF the Ex-
hibitors' Mutual on the screen, did the
'Shirnmy." to the delight of tho on
lockers. TITS shining bald head and
heaming face was much in evidence
during the evening.
Other film fayorites who appeared
were: Ann Luther, of the Western
Photoplays; Florence Billings, star OF
the new Charles Miller productions
With the representative body of film
lands stellar constellation are Allan
Rock. editor OF the Albert Capellan
productions: Jack Allocate, managing
editor OF Wid's Daily. the Bradstreet
of Fflmdom, and Lou Rodgers
Another large crowd was at the
. Blues armory last night, where a nov,
city ball was given for the benefit o.
the entertainment fund for the re
turning soldiers. The hall was at
!. tractively decorated. and many of tn,
overseas veterans were there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
RESERVES
BANK STATEMENT

The weekly statement of the
Federal Reserve bank. Just issued
shows total resources of S224 ,S2T 900,
Notes decounted and bought for the
week ending May card, slo43s2.ooo.
The statement:
Resources
Cold coin and certificates 2,les, GOO
Gold settlement fund
+. r. board 34'ls5,ooa
Total Gold Held BY Bank 36.35l. 600
Gold with federal reserve
agent 2s.l7s.ooo
Gold redemption fund 7.l3S,0oo
Total Gold Reserves E. 1860. 200
Etc .............. 4ss. 1000
Total Reserves ....... 72.1o3.0oo
Bills discourted-secure
by government war obli-
cations $500. ...... 81,414 900
Fills discounted--all other I2,lS9, 900
Bills bought in open
market ...... 7,oss.00o
Total Bills On Hand 100. 6S6 600
u s, government bonds. 1,g34 900
u s Certificates OF in
dehtedness ........ $4,000
Total Earning Assets .I07,7s0,0o
Bank premises ....,... $4,000
uncolIected items and
other certificates from
gross deposits ..... 1888, 900
Five per cent redemption
fund against r K. bank
notes .......,... 196, 600
A II other resources .... $4,000
Total Resources ...... 224,S27 600
Liabilities
Capital paid in ......... Ass. 900
Surplus .....-......... 2.1a6, 900
+ Total Capital ... 6.3a1 900
Government deposits $50. 7.5ls,000
Due to memher-reserve
account ...........~. Si.2al .ooo
Deferred availability items 80, So. coo
All other deposits .... 04,0oo
Total Gross Deporits =. IS, 345, ooc
= K. notes in actual
circulation ..s,..........l f5. 902. 90
F r. hank notes In circu-
lation--net lihality ..,. 5.a25.0oo
Al other liabilities ..... 1854 oo0
Total Liabilities .....,,2 24.s27. 0oo
Federal Reserve Notes
Outstanding ....s,..,..l2l.1 41. coo
Hold by bank ... $3.50 600
-
In Actual Circula ton. J Is, 902, ooo
Total amount OF bills dis
counted and bought for
the week ending May
%. 1919 .............,1oo. 49,, ooo
/ Due T. s. treasurer by
by member depositary
banks Aforementioned. 55,s54, ooC
Contingent liability on bills
| redlscouuted or sold $4,000 ooc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-25
HEIRS TO RECEIVE
THE $50, 900 PRIZE,

London, May 24.--The Daily
Mail announced that Its $4,000
prize which was to go to the first
flyer to cross the Atlantic. will go
to the heirs OF Harry G. Hawker
and his navigator, Grieve, II the
two daring aviators are dead.