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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
D GIVEN PRIVILEGE IN WAR
Channel Islanders for Centuries Were
Net Forced to Take Part in
Brtain's Conflicts.

For over two centuries the Channel
islands were allowed to remain neu
trail in any war that England might
undertake. This singular privilege was
granted to them by Edward w. and
was not revoked till the reign of VII.
liam and Mary. 1t was granted a.
a reward for the loyalty Of the island
ers. whose commerce with the neigh
boring coasts Of Brittany and Nor
mandy was constantly being inter
rupted by the numerous wars. Even
the pope joined In enforcing the right.
and by bull dated 1888 Sextus Nv
threatened TO excommunicate any one
who violated the order. On the whole
it was fairly rigidly observed, and when
a Guernsey vessel was taken in the
channel by a privateer of Morlaix, the
islanders with their boat were re-
leased. but few Englishmen on
board. with their merchandise, were
captured. The privilege does no
seem TO have been of any great com
mercial value, for when II was with
drawn the islanders made more
money than before by fitting their yes
sells out us priyateers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
Enter the one and only
girl in Dick Morgan's life.
(TO BE CONTINUED
HOLD NOTE AS RARE RELIC
Piece of Money Issued in China More
Than Five Centuries Ago
Owned in America.

Marco Polo found banknotes in
China ages ago, printed on paper made
from the bark of the mulberry tree.
One of these notes, upon which the
great Venetian traveller himself may
have gazed, is on exhibition at this
day in the office of an American COM
pany. 1t Is one of a series issued by
the Ming dynasty about 1899 A. b.
current anywhere under the heavens"
and seems to have been printed from
wooden blocks on a sheet of paper
nine by thirteen inches-a bigger sur
face than any man could cover with
both hands outstretched. 1t is good
for lone string of cash." The provi-
sion against forgery is simple to the
point of severity 80 ounterfeiters
hereof will be executed. Persons Civ
ing information of counterfeiters will
be rewarded with taels ESQ., and, in
addition, will receive the property be-
longing to the criminal" The head of
the emperor who gave the order and
the Topped heads of the counterfeit
ers have long since moldered into I'M
palpable dust, the property OF the
criminal vanished and left not so
much as a shade, but the faded old
banknote, pressed between the sheets
of glass and framed In carven teak.
still croaks it's harsh warning to him
who can understand it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
IN WORDS THAT APPEALED G
POLITICALLY Expressed Offer of Needed
Assistance Touched Elderly Spin
sters Romantic Heart

After the personally conducted
tour abroad band of English travel
ers were crossing the channel home.
1t was very rough and most Of the
ladies' retired to the cabin. Only one
an elderly little spinster-stayed on
deck.
AS the vessel pitched and tossed,
and heavy showers Of spray drenched
everything, q fellow tourist came to
her.
"Excuse me, Miss Black, but
thought perhaps you feel the need of
a strong arm to lean on-something to
support you, you know"
"Oh, Mr. Binksw sighed the lady,
as she lurched toward him and landed
her head on his shoulder, 'How
sweetly and Economically you have ex-
pressed it !"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
not to Mr.. Cullen, whose palm was
ready for it, but to Angela.

not to Mr.. Cullen, whose palm was
ready for it, but to Angela.
She had taken the decoration half
fearfully, and she had glanced at Hill
lard with an expression so curiously
combined of awe and JOY and jealousy
that his own eyes wayered, and he
had momentariiy averted his gaze
When he had ventured to turn to her
again, she had carried one hand to
her breast, pressed tightly, she was
looking down at the bronze cross in
her lap, and her shoulders were shak-
ing perceptibly. Hilliard gripped the
arms of his chair, and every muscle
of him was drawn tense his
farce was sudden tragedy, and horror
clutched at him. Angela was crying
stoical, by supreme effort, at
the news of Morgan's death, she was
crying, now that she believed he had
died gloriously. 1t was a hard prob
lem for him to analyZe it
was so magnificently complimentary
and inconsistent
at would seem to me-" said Mr.. Gull
len, somewhat thickly, that he wiped
the slate clean enough for all practical
purposes, anyway" He took the war
cross from Angela's reverent fingers,
and examined it curiously. He looked
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
The DAYS of '49.

California was as popular 20 years
ago as it is now, judging by an extract
from copy of Missouri paper in the
possession of a Blythe (Cal) man
dated 1S49. The extra is an adver-
tisement for an auction sale.
public sale. state of Missouri, coun-
tv Of Pike. To whom it may concern
The undersigned will, on Tuesday
September %, A. D. 1849, sell at pub
lie outcry for cash, on the premises,
where Coon creek crosses the Old Mis-
sion road, the following chattels, to-
wit: Six yoke oxen with yokes and
chains; two wagons with beds, three
niger wenches, four buck niggers.
three niger boys, two prairie plows,
twenty-five steel tracks. one barrel
picked cabbage, one hogshead tobac-
co. a lot of niger hoes, one spinning
wheel one loom. thirteen fox hounds.
lot of coon, fox and skunk skins and
a lot of other articles. / am gwine to
California.
IN. B.-Gingerbread and hard cider
free on the grounds"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
D0DS0N STOPS
Sale OF CAL0MEL.
cDodson's Liver Tone" is Taking Place of Dangerous
Sickening Chemical, Say Druggists

Every druggist in town has noticed
a great falling off in the sale of
calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know It," DodsOn's Liver Tone is per-
sonally guaranteed by every druggist
who sells 1t. A large bottle doesn't
cost very much but if 1t fails to give
easy relief in every case of liver slug
gishness and constipation, just ask
for your money back.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15

Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy.
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no bliouSnesS, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause IN
convenience all the next day like VIC
lent calomel Take a dose of calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak. sick and nauseated. Don't lose
q daY.-AdV.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
New Test for Dyes.

The fading effect of light has been
standardized and is made use of in a
new invention for the testing of col
oring made use Of in textiles, wall
paper and similar materials. A power
full lamp is made use of with specially
dc signed electrodes consuming about
$500 watts. Provision Is made for
testing about 40 samples at one time
ard as the samples are being exposed
a portion of each is shielded for the
purpose of comparison after the test.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15

to him, Mr.. billiard, but as for judg-
ment-" He shook his head firmly.
"What made him go to France?"
Hilliard sat back. The gates Of
truth changed shut.
"That came TO him as the logical
course" he said shortly. He'd met
with some brother adventures in New
York, and they put the idea into his
head. He had no money, so that he
worked his passage across on the
Mouette, French tramp, in January,
1915. On the other side, he met a
lieutenant Of artillery who took q
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
Just az Good.

Bobby, Just home from his first visit
to the country, was telling the folks of
its wonders. "And say, ma" he said,
"out on the farm they get milk from
cows. and it's just as good as any,
Boston Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
"AND HERE is HIS cRoIx DE eUERRE."

disfgured
in
by
he
his
clio
his fellow townsmen Harmon proposition
sen make good
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
The Limit.

as GubbIer a generous chap!
Generous? Why, he'd share his
last half-pint with q friend Hons
Sector.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15
Worry Over.

Advertisement in Brooklyn paper
.party that lost purse containing $24
need worry no longer; 1t has been
found."-BostOn Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-05-15

"And Here Is His Croix de Guerre."
at Angela, and slipped his arm around
her; she sat up straighter, and drew
shivering breath. II may have been
wrong in my Judgment" said Mr.. Gull
len sOberly.
billiard, who had been modify sunk
in revery, fumbled third time in his
inner coat pocket.
"He sent you a letter." he said. II
suppose you've been wondering, under
all the circumstances, what brought me
up here to you. 1t wasn't to eulogize
him particularly; it was to bring you
his message. And perhaps I'd better
say now that he made me read
1t :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

| - from Atlanta to visit friends in Bir- mingham for several days.
 Mrs. Jerome Sterne of Boston. who formerly lived here and has such a large circle of friends. is viisting Mrs. Laurens Black at her home in Fairyiew circle. Mrs. Sterne came to be with Mrs Block, who is her life long friend! at the time of Mr Blocks death. and will remain for several weeks.
 
 Miss Marguerite Eberhart is recover ing from serious operation, which she underwent several days ago at the Bir- ningham infirmary. Mrs. Charles Spencer has returned home after spending several months in New York and in Pittsburg.
 MT. and Mrs. Hugh Agricola have re- turned to their home in Gadsden after a visit to friends here
 Friends of Miss Ada Collier, who is i'll with pneumonia, will be glad to learn that her condition is much im- proved.
 Mrs Annie Glenn Grove is repre- senting the Civic club at the State Fed eration in Montgomery this week.
 
 Miss Helen Aronson of Uaterson, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sam Phil lips, for several weeks.
 
 Mrs. Henry Booth, formerly Miss Lucy Houser of Anniston, will arrive today to be the guest of Mrs. Ben Reynolds for a few weeks.
 Miss Carolyn Brooks has returned from Tuscaloosa after being the guest of Miss Jeane Herman for a week. Mrs. Sam Phillips is recovering from an attack of appendicitis at her new home, 3Se7sSummit avenue.
 pr. George Stuart has retuned from Alabama City. where he has been spending the past few days.
 Mir. Jim Wood and Mrs Carl Smith arrived this week from AttaIla to visit friends in this city for several days. Miss Delma Borders has returned from visit to friends in Montgomery Miss Mary, Brown Frazier has re- turned from an extended eastern trip. Mrs. R. c. Williams and son, MT. Has, kins Williams, Jr., will return home this week from Clarksville. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
FARMER LoCAIEo noD0tR
Series of Burglaries Probably Will
 Stop at Home of Troy Planter,

Troy, November 16. Especially Bud" McDaniel, well-known farmer of the northeastern section of the county. has been troubled for some time by small burglaries. He lives alone and after each robbery always found all locks secure and no trace of the in- truder. The other night as he was pre- pairing to retire, he heard noise in another room and hastened there with a lamp. He found big, black negro. He seized the negro by the collar and as he made a dive for the window. the shirt pulled off and remained in MT. McDaniers hand. No trace of the ne- gro has been found, but the window has been made burglar-proof
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
AvNtlUNCEuElV1S

The Norwood DelphIan study Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon al o'clock at the home of Mrs. II. H. Ham ilton. 12i6 South Thirteenth street.
 The Mo Wee club will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. B. C. Hudegens' tSll Sloss avenue, East Lake. All members are urged to notice change in meeting
 There will be no meeting of the fan- cey chapter United Daughters or the Confederacy, this afternoon. The date of the meeting will be announced later.
 The woodlawn Central School lm- provenent association will meet Ihurs- day at 2:3O. All members are urged 10 be present. MT. Ireland will adjust the meeting. Mrs A. B. Bell, president
 The Catholic Woman's club of West End will meet with Mrs. T. F. Davis' 1874 Princeton avenue, on Wednesday at 2.30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
of writers prizes:

Award of writers prizes:
 Permanent Endowment Mrs. F. 8. Bowers.
 Maintenance Committee-Mrs. L. J. Haley.
 Music: Robin, Sing Me a Song' - Miss Florence t7eebies. soprano; Miss Auerbach, accompanist
 Echoes of the Biennal-Mrs. Mar garet Borden. Mrs. Joseph Brevard Jones, Mrs. Louis A. Neill. Mrs. Scottie Mckenzie Frazier, Mrs. J. E. Starke
 Reports of standing committees Continued.
 Public Health-Mrs. Carroll Long. Suggestions From the State Health Department-Mrs W c. Blassingame. Anti-Tuberculosis committee-Mrs H E. Pearce
 Tomorrow afternoon at 2;SO o'clock Reports of standing committees - Continued.
 Social and Industrial Conditions = Mrs. c. c. Laslie.
 Civics--Mr. Hugh Jones.
 Motion Pictures-Mrs. w. W. Hol- lingsworth.
 Legislation---Mrs. John Tilley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

N T THE Alabama Federation of A\ womens clubs which is being = = held in Montgomery. the eve ming will be known as music evening. Mrs. James R. Hagan will preside. Fol- lowing is the programme:
 Americanization Through Music = Mrs Marx Obendorfer, chairman of music, General Federation of Women s clubs.
 Annual Federation Concert-Mrs. c. Guy Smith, chairman of programme.
 Tomorrow morning at o'clock at the Beayvior club the meeting will open with a community sing conducted by Mir. c. Guy Smith.
 lnvocation-Dr B. C. Ehrenreich. Reports of standing committees. Art-Miss Margaret McAdory. Music-Mrs. James R. Hagan.
 Literature and Library Extension Hrs. James L. Bishop.
 state Library Law - Mrs. Thomas II. Owen.
 Writers Clubs Mrs. Benjamine 4Dfaig,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MRS, LENK TO SPEAK

Mrs. Maurice Lenk, who has returned from Denver, where she went as dele gate from the Council of Jewish women of Birmingham to the. triennial of the national organization.
 Mrs. Lenk will be the principal speaker at the annual luncheon which the local organization will give tomor- row at the Tutwiler and will give an account of the convention, where tn, delegates came from every state in the union and from Canada, England France and Norway.
 The luncheon will be of unusual in- terest, as Mrs. Lenk will have a mes- sage to bring from the Denver con- vention which will inspire much in- terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
SHOW SURE OF SUCCESS
Anniston to Hold First Annual Hog
 and Chicken Exhibition Thursday

Anniston, November 16.-(Special.)- Plans for the first annual hog and poultry show to be given at the old Jones livery building Thursday and Friday have been completed and every thing is in readiness for the exhibits. The show opens Thursday morning The unusually attractive prize lists of- tered by the promoters for the winning exhibits will bring many fancy chick ems and high-bred hogs to the city for the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
BUFFET SUPPER

Mir. and Mrs. A. s. Wynn entertained at buffet supper at their home in Nor wood, in honor of their daughter, Miss Kathryn Wynn, whose marriage to MT. Joe W. Mcintosh Is an event of this evening.
 The house was adorned with a pro- fusion of southern smilax, ferns and chrysanthemums.
 The brides table was centered with a white pyramidal cake embossed with silver leaves and adorned with we'd ding bell. Favors were interspersed with miniature baskets of bonbons.
 plate course was served to about 35 guests during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
INFORMAL PARTY FOR VISITORS

Among the enjoyable social features ot the Prudential Life Insurance com rahy, m convention here at present. was the informal compliment paid to the vice presidents in attendance bv MT and Mrs. Arthur Crowder on Mon day evening.
 Invited to welcome the distinguished gentlemen, MT. E. D. Duffield. Mir w. |. Hamilton, MT. G. W. Munsick. Mr. J. w, Steadman. MT. Fred w. Tansey, and MT. C. H. Lang. were Mir. and Mrs. Fred Levert. Mrs. Edward W. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, MT. and Mrs. E. q. Chandler. Mrs E. M. kilby and Mrs. Orline A. Shipman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MRS. NoRMAN's LUNCHEON

Mrs. Joe Norman entertained yester- day at a luncheon at the Southern club complimenting Miss Dorothy Davis, 2 lovely bride-elect.
 basket of pink roses adorned the table, and the guests included Miss Davis, Miss Mary Elizabeth Caldwell, Miss Carolyn Copeland, Miss Margaret Moore, Miss Amalie Hill, Mrs Howard Terry and Mrs Charles Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MISS DUNCAN'S PARTY

Miss Pattie Duncan was hostess at a luncheon yesterday given at the Tut wiler in compliment to Miss Eben Cooley. a bride-e elect.
 An attractive basket of pink chrvs.n. themums centered the table and band- painted cards marked the places of Miss Cooley, Miss Russell TidweIl. Mis-, Annie Waton and Miss Helen Duncan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MUSICAL PROGRAMME
 PRECEDING. ELECTION

This evening from to S:30 o'clock at the Independent Presbyterian church, preceding the Gray-Davis wedding, a musical programme will be given under the direction of MT. Levy at which MT. Owen Gillespie will sing group of songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
LUNCHEON FOR yIsITops

MT. Walter Going was hostess at luncheon yesterday at her home in hon. or of her house guests. Mrs. Isabelle Mitchell and Mrs. Cara Moore of Cob- den, III.
 The table was adorned with . ,.v.,. basket of chrysanthemums. A nny,ha, of Mrs. Going's friends enjoyed herShos- pitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MRS. GRAY GIVES
 RUFFET SLIPPER

Mrs Henry B. Gray entertained last evening at buffet supper following the rehearsal of the Gray-Davis we'd ding party. '
 The house was adorned with a pro fusion of ferns. palms and many hand some chrysanthemums.
 The table was covered with an orien-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

Child Welfare--Mrs Vassar Allen. Talk, The Child Welfare Department Mrs. L. B. Bush.
 Home Economics-Mrs. J: S. Starke. Club Extension--Mrs. NJ. O. Carroll. Award of the Haley Gavel.
 At o'clock in the evening-Memo- rial hour.
 Music, Song Elegeby Massenet, Mrs. Pincus. violin; Mss Marion Auerbach. piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
Presiding Elder Named

Troy, November l6.-tSpecial. )-Rev. E. M Dickerson has been named by the Methodist protestant conference at Speigners as presiding elder of Pike circuit for the coming year. The ap- pointment meets with the full approval of the affected churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
SILVER TEA POSTPONED

The silver tea which was to have been given by the members of the Good Shepherd Episcopal mission, at the home of Mrs. Scudder Ryall has been postponed until the eighth of Decem- Der. when it will be combined with ths Christmas bazaar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
FOR BRIDAL PARTY

MT. and Mrs. Ben Reynolds and Mir. and Mrs. George .Macatee entertained last evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Macatee at buffet supper for the an-Shackelford wedding party.
 Only members of the bridal party were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
GRAY-DAyIs RECEpT- ,N

MT. and Mrs. Charles G. Davis will entertain this evening. following the Gray-Davis wedding ceremony, at an elaborate reception at the Country club, at which there will be dancing for the members of the bridal party and their young friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
tal cloth and centered wlth iade green

tai cloth and centered with jade green vase of deep pink chrysanthemums.
 Mrs. Gray's hospitality included the members of the bridal party, MT. and Mrs. Charles Davis. ~Mr. and Mrs A. J Bowron, Mir. and Mrs. I. c. Beatty.
 MT. anad Mrs. A. Nj. Throckmorton Mrs. F. k. Jordan, MT. and Mrs. J Rivers Carter, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison, IT,; Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Lavert Mr. and Mrs. John Milner Caldwell MT William Mudd Martin. MT. and Mrs Henry Badham, Jr.: Mir. and Mrs. Al Gafber and other friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MISS KEIsER TO SPEAK

The Birmingham Graded union vii, meet at the First Methodist church this morning at 10 v o'clock. Miss Mary Riser, who has recently returned from Armenia, will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
OYSTER SUPPER

An oyster supper will be given Fri day evening at Edgewood for the bene- III or he Edgewood Community church by the Women's Missionary so-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MIZPAH BAND TO GIVE PLAY

The Mizpah band of the Second pre.- pyterian church will give play an titled. The Bachelor,", on Friday eva ming at o'clock in the Sunday schoo, room or the Second Presbyterian church. ="
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MRS. PATTON'S BRIDGE

Mrs. John ". Patton was Eostess yes- terday, complimenting Miss Julia Shackelford, a bride-elect, and Mrs. Charles Day of St. Louis, formerly Miss Marguerite King of this city
 The. colors, pink and blue, were car ried out in the decorations and the table was adorned with a basket of pink chrysanthemums. tied with pink ribbon.
 Little Sarah Medora Patton presented the bride with a lovely gift. The win ming prize was several beautiful hand kerchiefs. s
 The guests included Miss Shackelford Mrs Day. Miss Helen Terrell, Miss Mary Ball, Miss Mary Ida Wood, Miss Eliza beth Schooler, Miss Virginia Hassenger, Miss Susie Green, Miss Katherine King, Miss Maibelle Stolenwerck, Miss Alma Burgamy, Miss Anita Eustis, Mrs. Lee Allen Brookes, Mrs. Morris Bush, Mrs Henley Smith, Mir. George Macetee, Mrs. James Simpson, Mrs Sterling Ed wards, Mrs. Helen Bethea Green, Mrs. Charles Woodruff, Mrs. M. P. King Mrs. W. c. Shackelford, Mrs R. S. Wet more and Mrs L. A Goldsmith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
LEyY-LEApER WEDDING

A pretty home wedding took place | last evening at o'clock at the home of 1 her mother Mrs. E. Leader when Miss 1 Ida Leader and MT. Henry Levy were i united in marriage.
 The house was decorated with palms, ] ferns white chrysanthemums and ! southern smilax and an altar was ar- ranged of palms and chrysanthemums with smilax.
 An orchestra furnished the music and the Mendelssohn wedding march was played as the bridal party entered the living room.
 Miss Dora Weinstein was the maid of honor. She wore costume of pink satin combined with pink tulle.
 She carried a1 arm bouquet of white chrysanthemums.
 Miss Fannie Levy, sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid. Her dress was of pink satin with irredescent trim mings and her flowers were white chrysanthemums.
 The flower girl was little Corinnf Sylvia Leader, niece of the bride. She wore frock of pink chiffon and car ried pink roses.
 The bride was attractive in her we'd ding gown of ivory satin trimmed In duchess lace and pearls, and made with a court train. Her veil was of tulie arranged in coronet effect and caught to her hair with a wreath of orange blossoms.
 She was met at the altar by the groom with his best man. MT. Louis Levy, and the wedding service was performed by Rabbi Jacob Mendelsohn
 Immediately after the ceremony a reception and dance was given at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. E. Leader
 Mrs. Leader was assisted in receiving by the bride and groom and Mrs, Levy, mother of the groom. Mrs. Leader wore dress of black satin with corsage of pink roses, and Mrs. Levy was attired in black satin with corsage of white roses.
 MT and Mrs. Levy left last evening for wedding trip to Cuba and points in Florida. They will be at home in December with Mrs. Leader