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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09
QUESTION
ASKED BY CITIZEN.
Wants Auto Traffic Laws
Enforced.

Why not make it a question to bt
answered by the candidates for May
or of our city in their solicitation fol
support:
"Will you enforce the traffic laws
of the city, if elected ?"
Violations of the City Ordinances
with reference to traffic on the
streets of the city, may be observed
hourly. | believe there is an ordin-
ance against any one under the age
of sixteen driving an automobile on
the streets of the city. Not long
since, | was in a certain garage in
the city, when a physicians car was
driven in by a small negro boy, who
was after air for the tires. | asked
the boy:
How old are you, boy?"
His answer was "Thirteen."
Yet he was driving a car on the
streets, turning in and driving out of
a garage at a congested part of the
city's Main street, and physically in
capable of handling the car in an
emergency requiring quick thought
and action. | asked this boy:
Don't you know you are violating
the law in driving a car when you
are so young ?"
"I's Doctor - Chauffeur. "
Of course that settled it,-there
could be no violation of the law if
this physician sanctioned the viola
ton!
Every day may be seen on the
streets children under sixteen, driv-
ing cars, sometimes at high speed,
and often with no older person in
the car with them. So long as no ac-
cident occurs, why everything is
lovely, but when an accident occurs,
it is most too late Especially for the
victim of the accident) to enforce the
law. Yet it seems to take some acci-
dent of this kind to impress upon
those whose duty it is to enforce the
laws of the city, the necessity of such
laws and their rigid enforcement.
1t would be astonishing to the law
abiding automobile driver, to know
just how many cars are driving on
the streets of this city, without a horn
or other means of warning
Violations of the speed-limits oc-
cur daily,-yes, hourly, but in truth,
these violations are not so dangerous
to the drivers and to others as the
driving of cars by children, and cars
being without means of warning to
pedestrians and motorists.
Don't wait until some woman or
child is run down and killed, d,-don't
wait until some car is wrecked and
the child-driver killed or seriously in
ed,-the ordinance is made for
prevention of accidents, and there can
be no cure in case of such accident
is the sole remedy.
If it is not worth while to enforce
such ordinance, then repeal it and at
least let the trangressor feel that he
is not a law breaker. CITIZEN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09
fsnecial to The Iberian)

rhoro are days and occasions II
- ones life that stand apart with
s, sneeial significance that can never be
sps.ot.en-such a day and such ar
iOle aes;on IS the Golden Jubilee Cele-
psotioD S of Mount Carmel Convent on
the Teche.
!, approval on this particular oc-
sion for after a week of cold
..ormv and rainy weather, Sunday,
.nril srd, dawned beautifully bright
and fair.
Early in the afternoon the Jubilee
r.lebration opened with a show by
no College boys. With a splendid
leomedy and with jokes galore they
Lont the audience in a long up-roar
Of laughter.
After the show the people throng-
al TO the Fair grounds, there to en-
NV all sorts of good eats and to see
the various attractions. A Court of
Beauty was opened during two hours
and crowds of people filled the room
during the entire time. Perched on
one end Of the piano was the lowell
est sweetest little kewpie we were
ever privileged to see. Ladies of all
nationalities, and historical charact-
ers Of interest graced the Court with
their presence, while beautiful, cur
lv.haired doll was the admiration and
envy Of every little grill who saw her.
An Art gallery, displaying wonder
iul works of skill and ingenuity was
reatly admired by all lovers of fun.
In mysterious seclusion, under a tent,
vas . wonderful Fortune Teller. One
approached with hesitancy and awe
10 peer into the future, but such
wonderful secrets were disclosed,
such brilliant fortues foretold that
the smiling faces of those leaving
the tent filled with confidence and
expectancy the hearts Of those going
within. To test ones cleverness and
adroitness was a barrel with a small
triangular opening at the top, one.
purchased balls, stood a few feet a.
way, and with careful aim and boast
|ful confidence, the balls were thrown
Fat the opening. Quick disillusion fol-
lowed. Sometimes the goal was
reached then tickets on beautiful pri-
|zes were awarded.
At 5 o'clock Sunday night the Con-
vent hall was filled to its utmost
capacity. The Jubilee Poem written
by Miss Lily Whitaker was beautiful
y and feelingly delivered by the five
graduates of the present year, and a
trio Of past graduates. Then a
splendid morality play, "Anima",
was enjoyed by every one.
Monday morning at $3.50 the Con-
vent bells joyously called to all to
come and worship at the Holy Sacri-
nee Of the Mass offered on the Con-
vent Grounds. An altar was erected
On the front porch and was elaborate
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09
LOUISIANA SUNDAY school
ASSOCIATION TO MEET AT
JENNINGS.

JENNINGS, La, April THE
will meet here on Monday, April IL
when the annual convention will be
held. General Supt. Van Carter has
been here on the ground on two or
three occasions making final arrange
ments with the local committees.
There will be a number of national
officers here among whom will be W.
G. Pierce, who is outstanding charac-
ter in Sunday School work The at
tendance should be large by reason
of the convention being held in a
thickly populated section Of Lousi-
ana where there are large number
of Protestant churches, and easily ac-
cessible over the Southern Pacific and
Kansas City Southern railroads.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09
MANAGER Of PERSHING
WAY VISITS CITY.
Ship By Truck and Good
Roads Tour Planned.

New Iberia has had as its CUES
for the past few days Mr. Herbcr
McDougal, general manager Of Til,
| Pershing Way organization which i.
promoting the international highwa!
of that name from Winnepig, Cana
da, to the City of New Orleans
Mr.. McDougal is at present goin2
over the route of this great tourist
road, looking up features of specla
interest at the various towns alon2
the way.
These things are to be written uI
in the Pershing Way Magazine, thai
is read by thousands of people from
| Canada to the Gulf
He is also taking pictures Of the
more interesting and appealing
scenes, which pictures will be used tc
illustrate the articles in the maga-
zine
The directors of the Pershing Way
hope in this way to arouse desire
on the part of thousands of motor
lists to come South over this route and
see for themselves the historic and
scenic wonders of our section of Am
erica.
Mr.. McDougal states that he has
long heard and read of the Teche
country, but his visit here this week
has proved that he had not heard ev-
en- half the truth.
Wednesday morning he spent at
Avery Island, where he was shown
every courtesy and got a world of
interesting matter for the magazine
together with many photographs. He
claims that nowhere has he seen SO
many things that should interest and
draw tourists as on the Coast of Lou
siana.
Wednesday noon an informal lunch
con was gotten up by Pres. Carver,
Of the Chamber of Commerce, to
which all automobile men especially
and several others were invited.
The affair took place at Landry s
Cafe, with the following gentlemen
present; H. W. Carver, A. Davis,
Joe Davis, Robert Leblanc, H r.
Hall, Mr.. Gainnie, Homer Lagrange,
r. g. Robertson, r A. Jacob, L.
l.. Bertrand, NJ W. Fisher, Ed. La
Sale, Mr.. Bodenstab, Mr.. Childers and
r. w. Frame.
Mr. McDougal spoke very interest
ingly on the progress and plans of
the Pershing Way. He advocated a
small park for a tourists camping
ground, which he said would tempt
motor parties to stop at New IBERIA,
where they will, of course, spend
money with our merchants. 1t is most
probable that the Chamber Of Com
merce will take steps to provide this
at an early date.
Mr.. Childers of New Orleans, spoke
of a good roads and motor truck
Boosting Tour" that is to be run
from New Orleans to Lake Charles
on June 1st, End and 3rd, with fine
brass band and several good speak
ers, the party of seventy five or a
hundred men will pass through New
Iberia on this trip, and will stop for
an hour or more in front of the Court
House, where large mass meeting
of our farmers and townspeople will
greet them.
New Orleans is at last realizing
the value of good roads leading into
that city, and have raised funds to
assist the country districts in com
pleting their parts of the principal
Mr.. Bodenstab, Secretary .of the
Detroit Canadian Oil Company, was
present, and gave the gathering all
the first hand dope on the oil we'll be-
ing drilled by Mr.. McPhee for that
As stated in the Iberian last week.
they will stop operations within al
few days unless oil is struck by that
tip,o
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09
TEN THOUSAND WANTED.

Friends who will recognize me when
compelled to wear patched pants;
who will take my hand when l am
sliding down hill, instead of giving
me kick to hasten my descent; who
will lend me a dollar without two
dollars security; who will come to
me when | am sick; who will pull off
his coat when the odds are two to
one; who will talk to me behind my
back as he does to my face. Such a
friend is wanted by ten thousand hu-
man beings throughout the world.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09

AS clear as the purest water is
Liquid Borozone, yet it is the most
powerful healing remedy for flesh
wounds, sores, burns and scalds that
medical science has ever produced
Try it. Prict, 30c, Coo and 81 20. i.
Sold by ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND WATER
PATRONS.

NOTICE-The Board of Trustees
OF the City of New Iberia request
that all light and water bills be paid
by APRIL 18th, in conformity with
ordinance of said Board; otherwise
it will become necessary to discon-
tinue service and publish unpaid ac-
counts in the Official Journal, by the
City Auditor.
Signed, L. F. VILLERMIN,
City Clerk.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09

Children who have worms are pale,
sickly and peevish A dose or two of
Whites Cream Vermifuge will clear
them out and restore rosy cheeks and
cheerful spirits. Price, 35c. Sold by
ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09

Do not drift. We are living in an
intense age; despite the frivolity and
gayiety everywhere in evidence, never
was there before a time when life was
regarded as such an earnest thing;
never before was so much required
of each individual Are you doing
your part
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-09

666 contains no alcohol, nor arsenic
nor other poisonous drugs.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
SHIPYARDS
TO BE BUSY FOR A YEAR
81 Ships to Glue Work for
LuboYers.

TOXIC, Dec. "a ASSOCIATED Press) -
All the shipyard laborers in Japan have
received assurances OF continued employ
ment for at least year in completing
the ten light cruisers and twenty-four
destroyers now building or projected.
This assurance comes from vice-Admiral
Keisuke Okada, chief of the department
OF naval equipment. AS a result Of the
understanding reached at Washington
work has been suspended on four battle
ships and four battle cruisers.
Assuming that japan will be allowed
to proceed with the building of the aux
iliary craft, Vice-Admiral Okada recon-
mends such ALLEGATION of workmen as to
preserve the efficiency of all doclxyards.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
CALDER WOULD FINISH
TWO BATTLESHLPS HERE
He Hopes to Continue 600
Workmen on Jobs.

United States Senator William M.
Calder will suggest to the Navy Depart
ment and Congress the advisabiltv of
continuing the construction OF the bat
tleships South Dakota and Indiana at
the New York navy yard to the point
Of launching. If this suggestion Is
adopted the 600 men now working on
the two vessels will not be laid off and
there will be work enough for them and
many more mechanics for the next six
months.
Senator Calder Col Ardolph L. Kline.
Representative from the Fifth District
in Brooklyn and a member of the House
Committee on Naval Affairs. conferred
with Capt. G. T. Vogelgesang. COM
mandant at the yard, yesterday on the
general situation. 1t was the Senator's
view that IL work was stopped on
the battleships now and they were.
"scrapped" the loss would be far
greater to the Government than II they
were launched and then sold for mer-
chant marine purposes.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
MAY ABANDON FLEET
DRILLS TO SAVE MONEY
Separate M0neuUers Planned
for the Tvo Units.

WAsHINoToN, Dec. 24.--Joint maneu.
vers of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets
scheduled for February in Panama Bay
probably will be abandoned in the in
terest of economy. 1t was indicated to-
day at the Navy Department.
Separate drills will be held by the
fleets. orders having been issued for tho
Atlantic unit to proceed to Guantanamo
Bay on January 3. Orders to the Pa
ciflc fleet have not yet gone forward
The new superdreadnought Maryland,
designated as the tactical flagship OF
the United States fleet, which inciuaes
the Atlantic and Pacific units. Is schod-
,,Ied TO 20 south with the Atlantic divi-
sion next month. as is the administra-
tive flagship Columbia, formerly the
liner Great Northern, which is refits nj
at the New York navy yard.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
ireland in Egypta Seen as
Result of Break of Lon
don Farley. s
NATIoNALIsTs AROUSED
India's N0n-C Cooperation Policy
May Be Adopted Through
out the Country.

CAIRO. Egypt, Dec. "a ASSOCIATED
Press).-Disorders In connection with
the Egyptian Nationalist agitation oc-
Cured in Gizeh, suburb Of Cairo.
to-day, when a party of students
raided the Government survey offices.
British troops were rushed from Cairo
to cope with the disturbance. The
students were ultimately elected. The
native losses were given as five killed
and twenty wounded.
Practically all schools in Cairo have
been closed. and students are cndeavor-
ing to bring out Government officials,
many Of whom have gone on strike. The
military frustrated attempts by the stu
dents to set fire to Government prop
erty.
The rupture in defence Of negotiations
between the Egyptian delegation in Lon
don and Lord Curzon. the British Secre-
tary for Foreign Affairs. late In Novem-
ber Is looked upon in most quarters here
as likely to create another Ireland in
Egypt because of the intense National
istic feeling that has been aroused
among the Egyptians
The Egyptian problem to-day is con-
sidered by close students of the situa-
ton as far worse than ever. Judged by
the tone of the native press and the
number Of anti-Government demonstra-
tions in the large cities.
Nationalist leaders are pointing out
that tho break off in London is likely
only to accentuate the spirit of nation
ality. which is ingrained too deeply in
the hearts of the Egyptians, they be-
lieve. to remain in anything like passiv-
ity. The radical Nationalists declare
that Egypt is determined to win her in
dependence even If the price should be
war. Already a movement Is on foot to
boycott British goods.
A report also is current that the
Egyptian officials will soon adopt the
principle being worked out by Ghandi
in India of non-cooperation with the
English in the administration of the
country, as a sign of protest against
Englands refusal to grant Egypt's de-
mands. Should this be done. and should
the Nationalist extremists attempt the
use Of force. as Is anticipated the pre-,
diction Is freely made that Egypt would
fall into state OF chaos resulting in
widespread disorder and bloodshed.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Dec. "a (Asso
ciated Press) More than 100 of the
city's street lamps and some shop win
dows were smashed to-day by small
group of demonstrants. Police forces
and armored cars dispersed them. An
undertone Of excitement is evident here.
MALTA. Dec 24.-Two British regi-
ments here. 1t Is understood. are being
held in readiness to proceed to Egypt.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Malta yesterday said two British war
ships there had received orders to pro-
ceed to Egypt Immediately.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
Conference Doings
FrpR a debate Of four hou

A FTER debate Of four hours
n the naval committee failed
= to effect compromise on
the submarine matter. the French
experts objecting to the Hughes
ratio pending auvices from Paris.
It was stated that M. BRAND had
changed his attitude since his elo-
quent speech on ornaments, par
ticularly in regard to the subma-
rine question.
From French, circles 1t was
learned that the delegates fear they
will be unable to recede from their
position on submarines. and it was
believed an early agreement was
extremely doubtful.
Senator Willis made a statement
in favor Of abolition Of submarines
by the United States. He takes
the side of Great Britain In her
plea for elimination Of the under
sea craft.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
BRAND IN HARMONY
WITH LLOYD GEORGE
Says Versailles Pact Won't Be
Wrecked at Cannes.

PARIS. Dec. "a (Associated Press) -
There was no question at the London
discussions of France abandoning the
guarantees given by the Versailles treaty
for the payment of reparations by Ger
many" Premier BRAND declared in the
Chamber Of Deputies this afternoon. re-
plying to an Interpolation by Louis
Klotz, formerly Minister of Finance.
Mr.. Lloyd George at no moment sug-
gested that in the forthcoming CONFER
ence France should be asked to make
the slightest sacrifice. The entente be-
tween France and Great Britain is as
complete and as strong as possible"
M. Klotz had expressed the fear that
the London conversations had compro-
missed the rights Of France, that the re-
suit would of necessity further increase
the tax burden Of the French people.
while the Reichstag was decreasing the
taxes OF the Germans, which were al
ready less than half the taxes paid by
the French.
'T cannot think of decreasing our
taxes" M. BRAND said, "but we must
avoid further increasing them, and that
Is one Of the things we are going to do
at Cannes"
Referring to illusions made to the
Washington conference, the Premier
cried:
1T is a great thing; 1t is great
guaranty--an event that associates
four nations to assure accord in the Pa
cific and to discuss in common the diff
culties that may arise there"
M. Klotz having changed the interpret
lation to the form Of simple question,
prernier Rrfand's explauationa cIosed
the debate on that subject. The Cham
ber Immediately took up the discussion
Of the Interpolation on the suspension
of the Bandue Industrielle de Chine and
the part played by M. Berthelot. gen.
eral-secretary Of the Ministry ,f Foreign
Affairs in an effort to avoid suspen-
sion.
The discussion finally went over until
Tuesday.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
Europe's Problems Next,
Says Senator Tittoni.

ROME. Dec. 24.-Tomasso Tittoni.
President of the Italian Senate, gave
the following message to the American
people through the Associated Press,
and said he hoped it would be regarded
as an informal utterance:
"The conference at Washington has
regulated in a very satisfactory way
one great international problem, that
of the Pacific and the Far East. AS
suring good relations among America,
England and Japan, it has made a
precious contribution to the cause Of
peace. On this President Harding can
truly felicitate himself for his noble
initiative. There remains intact all
the difficult international problems Of
Europe. especially those Of economic
reconstruction. They are too obscure
now to make representations or to
manifest hope. A little more light win
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
ADMIRAL BARON KATO
CONFINED TO HIS BED
Ordered by Physician to Can.
eel Engagements.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a ASSOCIATED
Press) Admiral Baron Kato, head Of
the Japanese arms conference delega-
ton, who Is suffering from a slight in
disposition, probably due to the strain Of
conference work, has been directed by
his physician to cancel all social engage
ments and to remain in bed for a week.
Admiral Kato Is the second member
of the delegation to become Ill since the
opening of the conference. Ambassador
Shidehara has recovered sufficiently to
attend important committee meetings but
does most of his work at the embassy.
Both he and Admiral Kato will In con-
sultation with their colleagues continue
to direct the work of the delegation.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
SPECIAL RATES TO TOXIC.
to Have Big Space at
Exposition.

More space is to be devoted to United
states exhibits than to those OF any
other foreign country in the great peace
exposition In Ueno Park. Toxic, from
March 10 to July 81, under the auspices
OF the Toxic Prefecture. The corner
stone OF the exposition building was
laid October 18 with impressive services
conducted by Shinto priests, and the
construction is being pushed rapidly.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha offers re-
ductions in freight rates and in passage
for exhibitors, effective until Scptem-
Der 20.
The New York herald., 1921-12-25
JAPAN UPSETS RATIO
FOR SUBMERSIBLES
Continued from First Page.

American nor British expert naval opin-
ion would accept such an apportion-
ment.
Present Submarine Strength.
American figures on the present sub
marine strength Of the five Powers are;
United States, $4,000 tons; Great Bri-
tain. 1000 tons: France, $4,000; Japan.
SO. 900 tons. and Italy. $4,000 tons. In
connection with the italian desire TO
accept only equal submarine tonnage
with France, It was stated that Italy
would prefer to have France scale down
her submarine fleet 10000 tons to equal
the present italian fleet, but II that
coulI not be done italy would demand
the right to build UP to the French
$4,000 ton aggregate. The $500 tons
for both was a compromise proposal.
On the basis Of capital ship strength,
as already accepted, France would have
a submarine tonnage Of about $4,000
tons, as against 10000 each for the
United States and Great Britain. The
new American plan, however. would per-
nit France to have $4,000 tons. as
against 1000 each for the United States
and Great Britain.
Aside from their contention for sup
preston Of submarines as world
policy, the British delegation has indi-
Gated that IL submarines were to be re-
tanned they would urge reduction In
retained tonnage from the original
American plan. They have suggested
As, 900 instead OF 10000 tons as the fig
ure they thought about right for Great
Britain and the United States. The
American compromise meets the British
just half way on this contention, by
proposing to cut American and British
strength in submarines from 10000 to
$4,000 tons.
In the same way the $4,000 ton figure
for France may be compared with the
desire of the French experts for 10000
tons and is also apparently an effort
to meet half way the French desire to
increase submarine tonnage as 1t would
meet half way the British desire to re-
duce.
Middle Of the Road Policy.
Another feature Of the American COM
promise that stands out Is that while
It proposes a middle Of the road course
as to both British desires to reduce and
French desires to increase submarines.
the net result for the five Powers would
be substantial reduction In their ag-
gregate tonnage, as Great Britain and
the United States combined would scrap
nearly $1,000 tons in submersibles.
what eventually will be done with the
British abolition proposal was not ap-
parent tonight, but the suggestion for
creation by the conference Of a continu-
ing commission to study the whole sub
marine question seemed to be gaining
considerable favor. II 1t did not recon-
mend total abolishment, such G. commits
sion would be expected to make recon-
mendations for restriction of submarine
warfare in such a way as to prevent re-
currence of tho submarine horrors OF
the world war;
IT may be found feasible to combine
the commission plan with the project
for a world conference, in which case
the report Of tho investigating body
would become the basis of discussion
when the next international meeting Is
called.