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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
Preferential Ballot Is To Be
Used In Electin8 Senator.
New Primary Law TO Be Given First Trial In
Senatorial Election on September l4th.

During the recent session of the
Legislature in Baton Rouge radical
change was made in the procedure
of elections in louisiana From now
on there will be no second prmaric7
in the case of several candidates for
one office.
As the approaching Senatorial
Primary, dated for September nth
presents the first case Of this kind
since the adoption of the new law,
we present here the Act referred to
for the benefit of those not already
familiar with it.
Act 2l0 of 1920 (Scnatc Bill us
by Mr.. Lawrason.) Sec. 6 81
I'm all eases where there is to be nom
mated only one candidate for a par
ticular Office the clcctor shall indi-
cate his first choice and without be
ing required so to do may indicate Il
second choice and ballots shall be
printed accordingly, as hereinafter
provided. If any candidate shall re
ccivc majority of votes of tho first
choice, he shall receive the nomna-
ton. If no candidate shall receive
such majority of first choice votes.
then the nomination for such office
shall lay between the two candidates
receiving the hiphpSt piInlbar of first
choice votes, and the determination
of the nomination as between said
two highest candidates receiving first
choice votes shall be by adding to
their first choice votes the second
choice votes which they respectively
received and the candidate as be-
tween these two, who received the
greatest number of first and second
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
The PROTESTANT CEMETERY.
ASSOCIATION.

The protestant Cemetery Associa-
ton will hold their next regular
monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. Q,
at 3 o'clock Il. NJ, at the office of
Messrs. Murray and Labitt on South
Side of Main near iberia street. The
courtesy of these gentlemen in off
ing the use of their comfortable of
flee for one hour each month is much
appreciated. 1t is centrally located,
well lighted and although great deal
of business is transacted there it is
comparatively quiet. As our street
paving is nearing completion it is
very necessary to have an earnest
rally in order to arrange for meeting
the new Indebtedness. SO don't for
get Monday, August 9th, at o'clock,
Murray and Labbits office.
Mrs. M. l.. Pomeroy, Secty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
STORY TELLING HOUR.

In connection with the Community
Library there has been inaugurated a
Story Telling Hour for the boys and
gilrs of New iberia. 1t is an effort
on the part of some public spirited
women to interest the young people
of this community in books that will
prove not only interesting but hene-
fetal; to direct them to the wealth of
good literature that is in the new Ii
brary that has been established for
the good of those who will use it,
The reading circles are open to the
public and parents are asked to con
suit the appended schedule and to en-
list their boys and girls as members
of the club suitable to their ages.
Monday Boys from 13 to 16, Miss
Taylor.
Boys from 8 to 12, Miss Gosling.
Tuesday Girls from to 10, Mrs.
Katherine Burke.
Girls from II to IS, Mrs. Ellen
Wednesday Girls from Ia to I6,
Mrs. Robert Perry.
Thursday Boys and girls from 6
to 3, Mrs. Pitman.
Friday Girls from IL to Ia, Miss
Ruth Gebert.
Boys from to 10, Miss Theda
Murray.
Saturday:-Girls from 12 to Ia,
Mrs. Henry Pharr.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
Date Set To Elect New
City Commissioner.
Successor To L. F. Vermn will be Voted on
Thursday, September ,, 1920.

As will be found in the official pro-
Iceedings of the Commission Council,
in another column of this issue Of the
lberian, the Council met last Monday
and fixed a date for holding the spe-
clal election to fill the vacancy caused
by Mr.. L. +. Villermin's resignation
as Commissioner Of Public Property.
The day set is Thursday, September
End.
The final date for the filing Of no
tice of intention to become candi-
date for this office is set for Friday,
August 18th, at midnight and no no
tification will be accepted by the
Clerk after that time.
While there are many rumors as to
possible candidate, no one has made
an official announcement as yet, and
it will not be surprising if the job
goes begging for good man to take
it.
At the same time there is quite an
agitation on foot to try to induce
Mr.. Villermin to retain the job as his
long experience and personal fitness
make him an ideal man for the place,
and so much special work is now un-
der way that it would be almost a
calamity to have to break in new
man at present.
When the present Commissioner
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07

That Mr. G. A. Barnes, thu
affabIe agent of the SoutberI
Pacific at this station, is not only
pleasing the New Iberia patrons
of the road through his courteous
servlce, bat is elso more thar
satisfying the officials Of thai
company, is illustrated by al
occurence of last week.
It seems that in order to promote
greater efficiency in the railroad
work at the various cities along
the route, the company had
instituted a contest, with special
bearing on car efficiency in han
ding local freight in less than car
load lots. AS a special induce
mept a Cash Award of twenty five
dollars was Offered to the winning
agent.
Mr.. Barnes at once enlisted the
cooperation of all the clerks in
his office, promising that it the
Drise was won by New Iberia, be
sould give them the money to use
ss best suited their pleasure. Of
course, with agents and clerks,
working together, victory was
bound to come, as nothing can
defeat cooperation. In awarding
the prize The Committee says:
1.-The managemeDt's recent de
cision to award cash prizes to local
freight agents, based on their
records in the matter Of car
loading efficiency, is attracting a
good deal Of attention not only
because of the money reward itself,
but because of the principle 1t
embodies, directing as it does,
attention to those who exercise
skin 10 the conduct of their work,
which will bring them into new
prominence The work of skilful
empl0yes-and there are many
such ia often taken as matter
Of course aud in q sense is over
looked.
10 carrying out this program,
however, it will be the ain to
bring to the forefront the work OF
those in station service who
perform their daily duties with
sarDestness, enthusiasm and good
Judgment aud the task of looking
for those who do high grade work
10 always more pleasant than
looking for those who neglect to
discharge their full duty"
The Committee has gone into
the matter in 80 far as freight OF
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07

took over the plant it was operated
only at night. There was no such
convenience as electric fans or elec-
tric irons, or electric vacuum clean
ers in use.
There was only the fan service dur
ing three months in the year.
1t was Mr.. Villermin who convinced
a sufficient number of people to in
stall these different electrical devices
50 that it would Justify the city in
operating during the day as well as
at night.
50 great has this consumption of
current for motor purposes become
during the last few years that now
the power required is about equal day
and night
With more motors being installed
almost every week.
The plant is now paying well over
the amount required for its operation
each month, Notwithstanding the high
cost of fuel and the fact that New
Iberia's electric rates are lower than
almost any town Of our size that has
equally good service.
So here is a chance for a good man
to step in and try his hand at a man
size job of ten or more hours per day
at $50 per month.
Those who want to try it have un-
til midnight of the 18th to qualify.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
Iberia Employees Win
Railroad Efficiency Prize.
Contest Over Entire Division of Southern Pacific is
Won BY Agent A. c. Barnes and Clerks.

the less-than-carload class is
concerned and has decided that
you are entitled TO an award,
hence voucher for twenty five
dollars 1925 00) is enclosed here.
with.
Each member of the Committee
hopes you will derive as much
pleasure IN accepting this money
As the COMMITTEES derives in send.
ing It, and in thiA connection, it
seems fitting to mention that the
management always appreciates
good work on the part of employees
and entertains most cordial
regard for those who perform
their duty in high grade way no
matter what particular position
they chance to occupy. The fact
that the agency forces are alert 10
the needs Of the public, adds to
the honor which an award of this
kind conveys, and while the honor
VII W
You than the money itself, the
Committee is confident the incOr-
poration of the money feature
cannot fail to be appreciated.
You will be glad to know that
the award system bids fair to
expand in way which will bring
agency work into new prominence
and afford employees new incentive
for exhibiting the skill they
uDquestlonably possess. You are
to be complimented Oh the good
showing you have made at the
inception of the plan.
Those who have to deal with
the s L here will not be surprised
at the winning of this award, AS
more efficient force, especially
under the generally upset cOndl-
tion of railrOading, would be hard
TO find.
The clerks have voted to use
the prize money in buying a
typewriter for use in their work,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07

666 cures Headaches, Billiousness,
Loss of Appetite, or that tired aching
feeling, due to Malaria or Colds. Fine
Tonic
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
Ladies Please Note

The WOmen's Council of the
New iberia Chamber of Commerce
will hold its regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday afternoon
August 10th, at 5 o'clock and a
full attendance is urged TO attend
in order to discuss matters of
Respectfully,
Rita M Soulier,
Secretary Treasurer.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
Paper Suits Latest Fad
In Mems Clothing.
Thousands Worn In Eng
land, and May Come to u. 5.

If the present fad of wearing pa
per suits spreads from England to
America, the nephcws of Uncle Sam
will soon have to be careful about
carrying matches in their pockets, or
will have to carry a small pocket fire
extinguisher about with them.
The Germans are the originators
of these paper suits, which are being
shipped into England by the thou
sands in an effort to reduce the cost
of clothing for our British Cousins
across the water.
The large number Of American
tobacco smokers will have to quit
matches on their trousers if
the paper suit fad spreads over here,
and first aid stations where cmer-
gency clothes can be purchased will
spring up everywhere.
These ready-made suits are cut to
English styles, the report says, and
are of the very best paper texture,
Retailers are selling the paper gar
ments at from 46c to S295 "A suit.
Last month 10000 paper suits were
imported into England from Germany
via Holland and further consignmcnts
are expected at frequent intervals.
Agents dealing in the suits declare
that buying under the present rate
Of exchange prevailing between Great
Britain and Germany it is possible
for man to purchase a new suit
each week and that, over period of
IL months, the entire cost would be
less than the price of one British
made wooden suit.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
Harding Sets
Type for Movie.

Marion, Ohio, August 3 -Sena.
tor Harding, the republican presl
dental nominee, is going 10 prove
to the public that he ls a real
printer. Today he threw aside his
cOaf, rolled ul his sleeves and
''made mp the fest page Of his
paper while motion pie nre ma
chimes recorded bin actio,,s
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
TAX EN- UP.

Taken up on the property Of Mr..
+. j. Romero, in the 5th Ward, Ibe-
ria Parish, 2 hogs. Unless owner
claims hogs and pays damages and
expenses | will sell same at Mr.. F. j.
5Romero's place on August 2Ist, at II
o'clock A. M.
(Signedl Elodias Romero,
Constable.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-08-07
No. 666

This 10 prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA or cHiLLS q FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
II taken then 40 a tonic the Fever will NOT
return. II acts on the liver bettes than
Cslomel and does moi eripc or sicken. 2Sc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
Cox And Roosevelt
Are Both On MOUe
In Aggressive Fight

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Aug. 12.-with
Gov, Cox en- route to Camp Perry. Ohio,
TO deliver his first address since his
notification, and with his running mate,
Franklin ID. Roosevelt, on a western
trip, the Democratic plan of carrying
their cause TO the people today was
under way.
Leaving here this morning for Toledo.
Gov, Cox was to motor from there to
Camp Perry, an hours ride, and speak
about $3.50 pm, returning here to-
night via Toledo. His next speaking
engagement is at Wheeling, W. Va,
on Saturday, when he will address the
Democratic state convention and later
public gathering.
At Camp Perry the Democratic stand
ard-bearer was to close the days rifle
competition Program by awarding
trophies, including the Ohio Execu-
tive's cup. open in the rifle meet to reg
ular soldiers. national guard and civ
ilan sharpshooters.
In his address today the governor
did not plan to delve deep into the
major issues of the campaign, but
to give his views on preparation and
training of war times, including ma
tional guard activities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
MTSTREATED GIRL NOW
JUVENILE COURT WARD

By a decision of Judge Kelley. ofIhe
juvenile court, Wednesday afternoon,
Rohcrtine Chandler. i3-year-old daugh-
ter Of Anderson Chandler. who, II is
alleged. was cruelty mistreated by her
ytopmother, Mrs. Anderson Chandler,
became a ward of the Juvenile court
until she becomes 81 years OF age.
The case came to trial late We'd
morning session by order of the Judge.
The little girl was the chief witness
nesday after being postponed from the
and told the story OF the mistreatment
to which she had been subjected while
living with her father and stepmother
in this city.
The child after the death OF her
mother, went to live with her grand
father, W. J. Chandler, of Broolihaven,
Miss About year ago the father
married again and soon after sent for
his daughter TO come and live with
him and his second wife They were
living at that time in Edwards, Miss.
Five months ago the family moved to
Memphis Since that time she has not
BEEN allowed to attend school and was
subjected to the cruelties of her step
mother she says. and who she declared
beat her with her shoe and sometimes
heavy plank.
Harry Holman. attorney for the faith
er, made an attempt TO persuade the
court to allow the girl to return to
the HONEY OF her grandfather in Mis-
sisslppi, but this was refused.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
Small Girl Accuses
FLdgnldn After Ride
Through City Park

For the second time within a week, n
criminal assault case in which n small
girl was prosecutor was to be heard in
city court Thursday afternoon when
for the Rock Island. was to answer
such charges. McReynods was arrest
cd and docketed late Wednesday after
complaint OF 14-year-old girl from
Carlyle, Ark,
the man. he enticed the child away
from the Grand Central station. took
her for "A auto ride and while pas
sing through OYerton park made i'm
proper advances TO the girl. Mercy;
making the alleged endeavor.
The child came to Memphis from Ar
kansas Tuesday night to visit a family
living In North Memphis Her friends
did not meet her at the station. While
waiting there for them the girl attract
ed attention of the flagman, officers
allege. and he made her acquaintance
After securing his auto the man took
the girl to the residence in North
Memphis but, Boyle declares no one
was at home, From there McReynolds
the officers charge. rode. with the girl
to pig stand near Overton park.
when coming back to the city through
the park he Is alleged to have grabbed
the child, She resisted and succeeded
| in frightening McReynolds. Boyle al.
| leges, so that he returned to town with
| her.
After suggesting that he take her 10
| a hotel, which she refused. McReynolds
| left her at the station. She finally got
in touch with her friends. Wednesday
complaint was made to police and de-
scription OF the alleged assailant was
secured.
McReynolds gave his address as 637
Linden avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
REDS OUTNUMBER
POLESAT WARSAW
Soviet Army of $50, 900 op.
posed by 100000, U. s,
Is Informed.

WASHINGTON. Aug 12.-Polish
forces defending Warsaw are outnum-
bered two and a half to one. Compre
helsiVe details as tC the BolsheVik
official circles here, place the ration
strength OF the soviet army on the
Polish front at $50 600 men The
strength Of the Poles has been estima-
ted at lao, 600.
The details as 10 the Boshevik
strength, which confirm In a large part
information already In possession Of
the American military authorities, esti-
mate that rifle and sabre strength
alone, the soviet forces composing the
northern army Of that north OF the
Pripet river consist of $4,000 men.
south OF the Pripet river in the south :
ern army is placed ut $4,000 men.
Soviet infantry divisions to the num-
Der of rs, the official details assert,
have been Identified as facing the
Polish army in the front line with 10
cavalry DIVISIONS have been noted in
active operation at the front with two
such divisions In reserve,
Besides the 80 infantry divisions re-
ported on the Polish front the Bolsh- .
eviki are estimated to have scattered
in other parts OF Russia Is others as
well as two cavalry divisions.
Contrary TO previous reports, Gen
Sergius Kameneff. and not Gen. Bru-
siloff commands the entire soviet forces
on the Polish front. In an Intercepted
wireless dispatch sent recently from
Moscow by the soviet government, the
report that Gen. Bruslloff former com
mander of the Russian imperial armies
against Germany was In command OF
the soviet army, was characterized as
the mistaken. Intentionally perverted
idea spread by American and European
bourgeois agt ncies'
The wireless dispatch added that
there is not Il single German officer
In the whole of our army. II rs I'M
necessary to state that the ranks OF
the red army are always open to all
persons, irrespective of their nation
fight for the cause OF communism
against imperialistic violence.
Gen. Kameneff formerly commanded
the troops fighting Kolchak on the east
ern front, and. according to the soviet
wireless. II was result OF his VIC
tories in that area that he was pro-
noted to his present command. Dur
ing the war Cen Kamenen served IN
der the csar as chief Of staff OF the
18th Russian army corps and later OF
the third army. Joining the red forces
In April, 1918, he was military director
in the Smolensk area before he became
commander OF the eastern front.
The Bolshevist army on the Polish
front is reported to be divided into two
armies. the northern in command OF
Gen. Toucacheski, who is only ~ years
OF age, and the southern commanded
by Cen. Yeooron Both commanders NINA
Gen. Brusiloff is known to be chief
of a military council at Moscov, which
has been preparing military plans
against Poland. with him are associ
ated many of the general staff Off
| GERS OF the old regime.
| One of the most successful BolsheVisI
officers Is Gen. Budenny. commander
| Of cavalry. whose tactics on the Polish
front. according to military authorities
largely have made possible the Bolsh-
eyist successes in the south.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
HARDING TOUR DATES
TO BE PICKED CAREFULLY

MARION. o., Aug. 1.-THE dates and
places for the limited number OF cam
paign speeches to be made by Sena
tor Harding away from Marion will be
selected with great elaboration by Re-
publican party leaders after a minute
canvass Of local conditions in all the
various sections to which he has been
invited to come.
1t was said today at Harding head
quarters that the task OF sorting over
these invitations now was under way
and that although no definite speak
ing engagements in other cities had
been arranged, one or more might be
determined on shortly,
Many invitations to speak at the
county and state fairs has been re-
ceived, as well as many requests that
the nominee address meetings OF varl-
Gus farm ORGANIZATIONS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
So CAROLINA SOLONS
WIRE WILL NOT RATIFY

RALEIGH, n. c., Aug 12-Tha North
Carolina Legislature, called into spcCial
session 10 consider taxation questions
ana ratification OF the federal woman
suffrage amendment. probably will NOT
tackle suffrage until tomorrow, and
perhaps not until Saturday
Gov. Beckett who had planned In
send message on suffrage 10 the leg
islature today announced that II had
not been completed lie said the mes
sage probably would be delivered to-
morrow, although IL might be DELAYED
until Saturday. Introduction Of reso-
: luton providing for ratification Of the
FEDERAL suffrage amendment is expected
Immediately after both houses hear The
governors message.
Suffragists were surprises to greater
activity today in their efforts to secure
pledges OF support from senator's ana
representatives, by the action Of sixty
three Of the l20 members OF the house
N senA'ng a telegram to the Tennessee
legislature assuring that body that
North Carolina would not ratify the
federal suffrage amendment and asking
Tennessee no. TO force the amendment
on the people OF North Carolina. II
the sixty-three signers OF the telegram
which was sent TO Nashville last night
vote In accordance with their expressed
views, the amendment will be defeated
in the house by six votes Suffragists
We're optimistic, however, and declared
they expected the amendment to be rat.
representative Grler and Senator
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-12
SECOND UNIT OF NEGRO
CHURCH TO BE OPENED

Negro pastors. churches and business
men are showing a splendid spirit of
Co-operPtion with regard TO the instlti-
tional features OF the Tabernacle Bap-
fist church, Various churches have
decided TO attend In a body the open
ing exercises Il the second unit Of the
church to take place Sunday Aug Is
at pm.
The part Of the church which is now
being completed is a basement with a
seating capacity OF 200 II Is in this
department that those who desire 20 in
crease their efficiency will b. taught
by competent instructors Just back Of
the basement Is a large swimming pool
already constructed, that is designed 50
draw boys off OF the streets and give
them wholesome amusements.
The congregation has been worshplng
IN the Social center department. which
has been completed FOR about a year.
Revs. A. NJ Townsend. Z. .. Fuller
and VIM ]. McMichacl and others are
urging all the pastors and churches to
be present at this opening, The church
is located on the corner Of Georgia
avenue and Lauderdalc street. pr. Sut-
ton II. Grggs, the pastor who has been
travelling a great deal speaking in the
interest Of his race. "a now giving his
fun time to the completion OF this
church.