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The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
VISIT IS ALREADY
 GREAT SUCCESS

Paris, Saturday. - A Rome des- patch to TInformation of this city today says that President Wilson and the Italian government have reached a complete agreement on the essential points Of the peace settlements as affecting that gov ernment.
 Tn despatch declares that President Wilson's visit to Italy Al ready is a success"
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
.LICE MUST HAVE
 BEENHUN ALLIES

London, Jan. 4.-According to all announcement made by Lieut. Lloyd, chief entomOlogist of the British army, lice has caused the death or disablement of fully one million soldiers during the war. The lice were the means of spreaC- ing typhus fever and other diseasea which have either resulted in death Or disablement to the victims.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
MANGANESE MINES OF
 BRAZIL NOW VALUABLE

Rio Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 2. - Manganese mines in Brazil, which have been idle because they could not be profitably operated, are now increasing in value because of the demand for Brazilian mangan- ese. Many of these mines are con .trolled by British.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
HUNS DEFEAT
 PLUSH FORCES

Bellin, Jan. 4.-According to reports given out by the war de- partment this morning, the German troops have defeated the Polish fore es in battles which took place near Lishq and Nakel.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04

Washington, Jan. 4.-The Chas' Sulzer and James Wickersham con tes. for the Alaska delegates seat iu the House of Representative has occupied most of the time Of that body for the past two days.
 Nr. Sulzer made a speech of great length defending his title to the delegateship, in which he contend ed that Indians voting for him we-a citizens of the Territory of Alaska. and that they were civilized. He also asserted that J. F. A. Strong, at the time of the election,
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
UNCLE SAM HAS PAID
 SOME MIGHTY BILLS

Washington, Jan. 4.-During the past six months, the United States hae paid out through the nationa treasury six billion six hundred thousand dollars in settlement or .,ar bills incurred and falling due 3uGing that period.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
DELECA1E 19l6 ELECTION CONTEST
 TAXES 2 HOURS IF HOUSES TIME

filling tue governors office for the Territory Of Alaska, ana as such sitting as chairman of the canvazsiur board, was not a cit zen o" tn. territory or of the United States. although he admitted that the majority of the ciizens of Alas ka wanted Strong for governor.
 Mir. SuIzer declared, at the close of his speech, that he was more concerned in protecting the sanatity of the Australian ballot ill Alaska than he was in retaining his seal.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
FIRENIEN TO MEET TONIGH

There will be a regular meeting Of the Skagway Volunteer Fire De- pattment tongiht at S:3O o'clock sharp at Firemen's hall, On Fourth Ave. All members are urgently re- mueStal rn he nreSnnt.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04

A cup Of Beef Or chicken Bull lion with a salted waiter makes 8 deli:ious after the show luncheon. Try 't at KelIers. it.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04

Rome, Jan. 4.-President Will sun, escorted by a number of Roman Catholic dignitaries called on Pope Benedict XIV, at the vatican today and he was greeted with outstretched arms.
 The Pontiff's reception of Presi- dent Wilson was extremely cor
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04

Hot Clam or Red Snapper Broth makes a good drink these cold days. Kellers are serving them. tr.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-01-04
PDN7IFF'S RECEPTION IF PRES.
 WILSON VAS EXTREMELY CORDIAL

dial. The Pope clasped American's chief executives hands in both of his and shook them warmly.
 Immediately after this greeting th. Pope and President Wilson en- tered the throne room where they conferred in private at some length.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16

The Police Jury of the Parisl
of Iberia, La, convened this da.
the 7th of August 1919 in regular
session with Mr.. Theriot presiding
and Messrs. E. J. Gary, H. Rom
ero, L. Decuir, A. Gonsoulin Fl
Derouen, A. A. Theriot and F
Dietlein present.
Absent: Messrs. V. j. Erath
Numa Miguel, DR.. McGowen ano
A. P. Moresi.
The minutes Of the previous
meetings were read and on mo-
ton of Mr.. Dietlein, seconded by
Mr.. Derouen, duly approved and
ordered signed.
Mr.. Molil David appeared be-
fore the Police Jury with the re-
quest that certain road in the
9th Ward be made more service
able by changing the location to
higher grounds, when it was
moved by Mr.. Romero, seconded
bv Mr.. DerOuea and carried that
Mr.. Dietlein be appointed COM
mittee of one with power to in
vestigate contention of Mr.. David
and if necessary take the proper
steps in executing the proposed
change of location of said road.
The demand Of Mr.. John Des-
Tattes as to a permit to do some
work on the public roads of the
eth Ward for account Of the Par
ish, referred to Mr.. Numa Mi,
guez for action.
Mr.. Chas. Dugas Of the 4th
Ward made complaint to the Po-
ice Jury, to the effect that the
owners of the Interlaken Planta-
ton were overlooking the public
road near Interlaken Plantation.
The Secretary stated that the
parties in question were duly mott
fed in previous occasions.
Following a very able address,
by DR.. F.. Mayer on tuberculosis
snd its ravages the following res
Sutton by Mr.. Gonsouin, Sec
,nded by Mr.. Romero and unan-
adopted to-wit: =
, Whereas Tuberculosis or con- I
sumption is increasing at an
rate as a sequel Of war I
conditions, high cost of living and $
'rofteering, affecting particularly !
he colored population from which i
he agricultural and domestic t
abor Of this Parish is drawn, be t
It Resolved that we commend c
he Louisiana Anti tuberculosis |
eague in the Statewide cam
,aign Of public education on the +
ause and prevention Of this dis Q
ase and that We urge our people O
o aid in the crusade against hu- {
nan and bovine tuberculosis, and r
e it further b
Resolved that copy OF TINS +
esolution be sent the City local
ress. = j
The vote on this resolution be- Il
az unanimous the same is hereby t
eclared carried. s
DR.. King Of New Iberia. La, r
poke in behalf of the Interstate r
inland Water League and its pro- h
ressiye work and support to the
reject known as the Intercoastal t
ANAL and requested that an APP \
Of 10000 be made in b
avor Of the Interstate Inland c
Waterway League in order to con- i
ribute to the continuation Of the il
God work done by the League. I
Moved by Mr.. Gary, seconded p
y Mr.. Romero that the sum Of t
2O0. 90 Nbe appropriated in favor
I the said League and that thel I
|ecretary- Treasurer be and he isl L
ereby instructed to issue war b
ant check payable to the order Of s
be Interstate Inland Waterway r
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16
Proceedings of the Police Jury.

/. League and charged to Contingent
/ fund.
7 The vote on this motion being
!, unanimous the same is hereby de.
!, clared carried.
: Upon receipt of a commune a.
ton from Mr.. Leon Locke Of Lake
Charles, La. the following resOlu-
ton was unanimously adopted to-
wit:
|, Resolved by Mr.. Decuir, Sec
onded by Mr.. Derouen and car
ried that the Police Jury Of the
Parish. of Iberia, La, request the
Board of Engineers for rivers and
harbors to approve the project Of
the Intercoastal Canal as a whole
from New Orleans to Corpus
J Christi in order that small crafts
may ply safely around the coast
without encountering the dangers
incident to outside passage and be
it further
Resolved that the Sabine-Gal-
weston section now under consid-
Grafton, be recommended by the
said Board of Engineers on not
less then a nine foot depth and a
ninety foot bottom width.
The vote on this resolution be-
ing unanimous the said resolution
is hereby declared carried.
On motion of Mr.. Dietlein, sec
onded by Mr.. Romero and carried
the Secretary is hereby instructed
to inform the City Of New iberia s
commissioners that the proceeds
derived from the sale Of the bonds
of Road District No. 6 is now
available and whereas it has been
agreed previously hat the City of
New iberia is to avail itself of a
similar amount in favor Of Road
District No. 6. the Secretary is
hereby Instructed to ascertain [
rom the City Authority the date
when said funds should be avail
lb.e for the benefit Of the Road
District No. 6. X
A committee Of three composed 4
# .Messrs. Theriot, Romero and 8
)iet,ein is hereby appointed for, +
he purpose of calling on the 7
Board of Supervisors Of Road Dis e
riot No. 6 on Saturday, August!
TIL, 1919 and ascertain from said l
Board what disposition has been A
aade by them toward connecting E
he proposed gravel roads with 4
he proposed gravel roads to be Ii
INSTRUCTED in the future in Road L
district No. 2. v
The request Of Janitor O'Brien il
or an increase of salary was fav- c
rably acted upon and on motion d
f Mr.. Decuir. seconded by Mr.. a
'onsoulin and unanimously car Il
led the salary Of Mr.. O'Brien is s,
ereby fixed at $4,000 per month Il
rom the month Of August, 1919. .
Judge P. Schexnayder Of ii
eanerette submitted to the Po- c,
ce Jury report to the effect
nat in many instances the Con- /,
tables under his jurisdiction has n
epeatedly refused to act and ar "
est violators and bring them to d
is Court. II
In view Of these facts on mo-
on Of Mr.. Decuir, seconded by 81
II. Romero, the Secretary ism
ereby instructed to inform the R
Of the 9Th Ward Of said l.
Aport and request them to answer
! writing to the Police Jury why Il
hey have refused to act in the Il
remises or to refuse the con- P
snts of the said report. "
The communication of the State It
rafic Association, requestingl j
nat an appropriation Of $1OO.OOlT
E made for the benefit Of the As 4
Dciation, tabled until the next il
OCULAR meeting. 8,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16
$ i i||| a. - = =

: A communication from Crockett
& We'll Of Alexandria requesting
a permit to cross the New Iberia
!, Jeanerette Highway with a rail
) road spur near Jeanerette, dull.
} read and on motion of Mr.. Diet
: lein, seconded by Mr.. Romero ant
carried, the Police Jury is ready
; to grant said permit. when called
to do so by the Frisco Railroad
Co. provided however that sale
railroad company obligate itself
to comply with the rules and reg
ulations as required by Act 49,
of 1918.
In the matter Of Trazimont He.
bert in regard to a ditch on his
iproperty draining the public road
and his offer to clean said ditch
for the sum Of 1925 per arpent,
referred to Mr.. Moresi Of. Jean
erette for action.
,! Upon request of Mr.. A. Gonsou-
lin, a committee composed of
Messrs. G.. Prick and Edmond
Broussard of Loreauville and
Messrs. L. Decuir and A. Gonsou-
lin, members of he Police Jury for
the Sd and 4th Ward respectively
was appointed for the purpose Of
investigating the condition of the
Choupique Drainage, visit the said
drainage and report its condition
and also to go over the roads of
the 18th Ward and ascertain where
some Of the rice farmers overflow
the public roads and whether it is
possible to remediate said condi-
ton for the benefit Of all parties
concerned.
Mr.. E. Vuillemot, District At
torney will accompany the COM
mittee on its investigation and
will suggest to the committee what
drastic action should be taken in
the premises.
The following resolution pre-
scented by Mr.. Decuir on motion Of
Mr.. Dietlein, seconded by Mr..
Romero was duly adopted as fol-
lows:
Resolved by the Police Jury Of
the Parish Of iberia, assembled
this day in regular session, that
Parish be authorized to issue q
warrant check in favor Of the JAM
itor, Health Officer, Coroner, City
Judge, City Marshal. Secretary
Treasurer. Justices and Constables
and Bridge Keepers in payment of
their respective salary at the end
Of each month in accordance with
payroll duly approved by the fl
nance committee and making part
Of the records Of the Police Jury,
and further
Resolved, that the Secretary
Treasurer be authorized to issue a
warrant check in favor of the vat
inspectors Of the Parish in pay
ment Of their salaries, at the end
Of each month, upon presentation
to the Secretary Treasurer by the
u. s Inspector in charge of a pay
Report Of the Treasurer Of the Pari
January and
Jan. LIST, 1919, cash on hand 1880,
Jan. l, 1919, net proceed certifca
ment j. L. Arliltt
Jan. list, 1919 received from G. J..
suit NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Jan. 5, 1919, received from P. A.
Jan. 81, 1919, received from the
reauyille, interests on deposit !
Feb. 5th, 1919, received from p. A.
ses 1919, Jan. settlement 49,.
Total receipts ...............
Disburst
Outstanding warrants for 1917.
Outstanding warrants for 1918. 4.
Bill payableA (notes) ..........
49, Tf-.~..-s
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16

roll duly approved by said inspec
; tor in charge.
I Be it further resolved that thu
Secretary Treasurer be authorized
to issue warrant checks in favor
of any creditor upon presentation
of a bill for expenses occurred in
connection with the dipping of
cattle, providing however that
said bill be duly approved by the
. inspector in charge Of the U. S.
Inspector in charge.
Be it further resolved that the
Secretary Treasurer be authorized
to issue a check warrant in favor
of Mr.. E. Vuillemot in payent of
the rent of his Office, on demand
and according to pay roll ap-
proved by the Finance Committee.
Be it further resolved that the
conviction in the City Court be
paid by the issuance of warrant
check in favor cf the District At
torney at the end of each month
upon presentation to the Secre-
tary- Treasurer of bill approved
by the City Judge and the Sheriff.
Be - f-'A',nr ~oco1ved that the
convictions in the District Court
be paid by the issuance Of war
rant check in favor of the District
Attorney at the end Of the GRIM
inal term cf Court. upon presenta-
ton of an itemized statement duly
approved by the Clerk Of Court.
BE it further resolved that the
Secretary Treasurer be authorized
to pay witness fees and jurors fees
nv warrant checks upon presenta-
ton to him Of bill duly approved
by the Clerk Of Court and signed
by the President Of the Police
Jury.
b. = f---4hnr resolved that the |
per diam and mileage to Police
Jurors be paid by warrant check
issued by the Secretary-T Treasurer,
on deman1 according to payroll
duly approved by the finance COM /
mittee.
Be It further Resolved that all
other bills be paid by the Secre-
tary- Treasurer only on approval
of Finance Committee assembled
in special or regular session.
Be it further Resolved that the
actions Of the Secretary Treasurer
when previously acting. as out
lined above, on verbal instruc-
tions from the finance committee,
be approved.
The above resolution having |
been put to a vote the result was
as follows:
Yeas: Messrs. Gary, Romero, De-
CUR, Gonsoulin, Derouen, Theriot,
Dietlein.
Nays, None.
And the resolution is hereby
declared adopted.
The following reports from the
Secretary-Treasurer were duly ap-
proved and ordered published:
ID of Iberia, La, for the month Of
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16

Aey anu power dCtIOn and gives the
- whole body a thorough cleaning
~\And Mr. does this without a
sign of gripping, pain or I'M
pleasantness. It works gently.
n but promptly and thoroughly.
In a few days you notice the
real result. You begin to feel
that you are living again, with new
strength, new energy, vim and pep
and ginger You soon find your
bowels acting regularly without help.
Try Natures Remedy (NR Tablets)
and prove this It is the best bowel
medicine that you can use and costs
only 25c per box, containing enough
to last twenty-five days. Natures
Remedy (NR Tablets) is sold, guar
anteed and recommended by your
druggist
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16
Constipation
Causes
Serious Ills


selves with so-called laxative pills. -
calomel, Oil, purges and cathar-
tics and force bowel action. To- \
do that IS mistake 1t weak
ems the bowels and liver and 4
makes constant dosing neces-
sary.
Why don't you begin right to-
day to overcome your constipation
and get your system in such shape
that constant drugging will be un-
necessary? You can do so if you get
a Csc box Of Natures Remedy (NR
Tablets) and take one each night for
week or SO.
Mr. Tablets do much more than
merely cause pleasant, easy bowel ac-
ton. This medicine acts upon the
digestive as Well as eliminative or
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-08-16
fyouare its VICTIM try
Strengthening your di-
gestive and eli111inative
organs with Natures
Remedy-it's better than
laxativeS.
Mr. Today-Keeps the Doctor Away

gans-promotes good digestion, causes
the body to get the nourishment from
all the food you eat, gives you a good,
hearty appetite, strengthens the liver,
overcomes biliousness, regulates kid
neY and bowel action and gives tho
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-25
Had Heard Of Him.

In San Antonio lady had been en-
tertaining a neighbor's four-year-old
son by telling him stories of the war
and it's heroes, including Grant, Lee,
and other famous leaders.
The little boy surprised her by say
ing: eyes, I've heard of Grant often
we pray to him at our church every
Sunday"
The lady, of course, told the little
fellow that he must be mistaken.
''No, am not" said he, during
the service we always say, Grant
we beseech thee, to hear u.s."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-25
Two Men Pick 994 Pounds Cotton.

Barnwell, Sept 12.-What is prob
ably a record in cotton picking, so
far as Barnwell county is concerned,
was made recently on the place Of
]. D. Prothro, near Williston, when
two Of his employees, John and Lee
Pope, brothers, picked nearly 1000
pounds of the f1eecy staple in one
day, one picking 492 and the other
j02 pounds. The cotton was the big
boil variety.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-25
A FINE FARM
With All Modern Conveniences,
1875 Acres.

Six hundred acres open and re-
claim lands; $50 acres in high state
of cultivation; l 10-room 2-story
dwelling with electric lights and wat
er system; l 4-room cottage near
same plant; 9 tenant houses; 1 large
barn 40x40, with stables; smaller
barns; 1 corn shed, 30x40; 3 70-saw
gin outfit; 60-H. P. boiler and 40-H.
P. engine; 1 small saw and grist mill
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-25

For Sale-300 acres; $50 in culti-
vation, 100 in pine timber, balance
in hardwood; one 7-room dwelling,
five tenant houses, barn and stables.
all in good order: four miles south
of Norway Easy terms. j. T..
O'NEAL, Real Estate Agent, Bam-
berg. S. c.. TIN
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-25

Lake Erie produces more fish to
the square mile than any other body
of water in the world.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-25

outfit; daily R. F. D. and phone sys-
TENS, churches and school near by.
Must be sold for a division.
j. T. O'NEAL, Real Estate,
BamberS. S. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21

ing ahead just the same toEapproach
old age in penury or as pensioners
upon their friends and relatives. Hap
PLY, however, the newspaper men are
fast getting to be better business men.
But, no doubt, Dr.. OFT would say that
he was referring to the "big dailies";
but he did not say so and if he had he
would have been just as far wrong.
The big dailies are like the little ones.
just reflection Of the age in which
they live, and we are not ready to say
that this age Is any worse than the
past. A few newspapers, no doubt,
are bought and sold for ulterior mo-
tives, but they are few and short lived.
The Press of today, large and small
is as worthy Of the confidence Of the
people today as it has ever been, in
spite Of the war propaganda, govern
mcnt censorship and a few yellow
sheets and when anyone attempts to
shake this confidence. he is doing a
sricvous injury not only to the news
papers themselves but TO the public
as we'll.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21
LAND SALE.
State Of South Carolina,
County OF LnmrcnS.

>VuutS vi IitNTcISs
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Home Building & Loan Association,
Plaintiff, against Phil. Puckett ct
al, Defendants.
Pursuant 10 a decree Of the Court
IN the above stated case. l will sell at
public outcry to the highest bidder, at
LaurcnS &. H., S. c., on Salcsday in
June next, being Monday the End day
OF the month, during the legal hours
Tor such sales, the following described
property, to wit:
All that certain piece or parcel of
land, situate, lying and being within
the corporate limits Of the City of Lau-
rcns, County and State aforesaid, con-
tanning onc-cighth 1-S) OF one acre,
more or less, known as Lot No. II Of
the subdivision of the property of N
B. Dial, as appears from plat of sur
Vey thereof made by John NJ. Hudgens,
surveyor, on the - day OF -, 1910,
and being the lot sold and conveyed
to me by n. B. Dial by deed dated 18th
OF July, 1910, as by reference thereto
Will more fully appear.
Terms of Sale: cash Purchaser to
pay for papers and stamps. If the
terms OF sale arc not complied with,
the land to be re-sold on same or some
subsequent Salesday on same terms, at
risk Of former purchaser.
s. c. REID,
Sheriff.
Da'cd' 'hlS AFay Is, 1919. 433t-A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Take notice that on the 23rd day of
May. 1919, we will render q final ac-
count Of our acts and doings as Exc
cutors Of the estate Of James Simpson
deceased. in the office Of the Judge Of
Probate Of Laurens county, at II
o'clock, a. m. and on the same day
will apply for a final discharge from
our trusts as Executors.
Any person indebted to said estate
is notified and required to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
holding claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date,
duly proven or be forever barred.
JAMES w. SIMPSON,
e. e. SIMPSON,
Executors.
April ~. 1919. 40-5t-A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21
SINTI-SIXTH CONGRESS-
CONVENED MONDAY
Continued from Page One.)

In addition to clecting officers, the
senate adopted the usual resolutions
or procedure with departure in thu.
for notifying the president, because
oe his absence in Paris. Of the con
venirg. The senate committee Of
notification, Republican Leader Lodge
and Democratic Leader Martin. met
late today with the house committee,
Republican Leader Mcneil, Reprcscn-
tativc Mann and former speaker Clark,
and decided upon different courses.
The senate leaders sent cable mere
ly advising the president of the SEN
ate's formal action today, while the
house committee sent a letter Of noti-
fication to the White House.
Major committees Of the house were
organized today, but senate commit
tee arrang gements went over. Senator
Lodge appointed the republican con-
ference committee on committees to
make assignments, selecting two lead
crs of the progressive group, Senator
BOrah of Idaho and Johnson Of Cali
fornia. Both advised Mr.. Lodge that
they did not wish to serve, but will be
urged to accept The committee will
begin work tomorrow.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21

1t is q valuable experience for peo-
pie Of this section to hear men of the
stamp of EX-Sec. Of the Treas Shaw.
an old line and hidc-bound Republi-
can, talk on issues of the day. We of
this section are given too much to
listening to our own party leaders
and reading only our party papers
when we ought TO hear both sides OF
important questions OF course gov
ernment ownership OF railroads is not
yet party issue, but if it was we
know at least whepc Leslie NJ. Shaw
Will stand and we VIII know some Of
his views.