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The New York herald., 1921-12-06


The estimates for Government appro-
priations for the next fiscal year as sub
mitted to Congress to-day by President
Harding provide a larger sum for the
maintenance OF the navy than is being
spent during the current fiscal year.
This is in view OF the Conference for
Limitation of Armaments. one of the
features of which is curtailment of the
naval programme.
Congress was asked to provide $780,
345,7S5 for the navy for. the year ending
June 80, 1928 This compares with
s41o,673.2ss appropriated for the navy
for the current fiscal year. which will
end June 80 next. The present year ap-
propriation were cut. however, from the
sum allowed to $3S7, 100000 by various
economies worked out after the budget
s, stem was inaugurated.
The request for this large appropria-
ton is In line with the Administration
policy of going ahead with the navy on
the present basis until some agreement
is reached with Great Britain and Japan
for curtailment of the three navies.
The estimates, which were worked out
before the conference met, probably will
be revised before the committees con-
slider them.
The United States even now Is going
ahead slowly with the construction of
the battleships that will be scrapped If
an agreement is reached. The new
estimates provide money for continuance
of this construction.
The sum for the hulls and outfits Of
vessels and machinery Is $5S,00O.00o.
For submarines, as distinguished from
capital ships. there is $5,000,0oo. The
money for armor and armaments is
$22 100000 and s5,oo0.0oo is asked for
ammunition for the vessels to be put
into commission.
The naval estimates provide for an
increase in money for aviation from
s13,413,431 to S17.0cO,000. The addi-
tional money is to &c for various tech
nical operations and activities and also
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
Queer Friends.

To THE NEW York HERALD: Noting
the inquiry in regard TO the phrase
Everybody is crazy" &C.. venture to
suggest that the correct wording is as
fellows: "All the world is queer except
thee and me, love-"
To this Horace Secor. lawyer now
deceased. informed me some eighteen
or twenty years ago that he added "And
sometimes / think thee is queer"
i. r. VERNON.
NEW YORK, December 3.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

the way bare knucllles and London
prize ring rules went in pugilism.
the way of the trim clipper and
transatlantic schooner races. The
glamour of romance begins to grow
about the All Americans of the old
days. Another. generation and they
will be legendary.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
The Viper Verdict.

IT'S pretty pass"
Said the Poison Gas,
IF I can't scar and KILL
IT'S certainly mean."
Said the Submarine,
'That I can't work my will"
ut gives me pain"
Said the Bombing Plane,
AS it downward began to veer;
"And the people ought
To take much thought
Ere ending my high career"
But the peoples choice
With mighty voice
Is made without pause.
'"These things must end
Thus the cries ascend
See that ye seal the laws! !"
MAURICE Morris
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1921.
Nine Months of the Harding
Administration.

In the three-quarters of a year
which the country has had of the
Harding Administration its states
manship dealing with international
affairs has held cardinal rank.
Sustaining American rights and in
terests in the island of zap and in
foreign ell territories, it has been
yble and brilliant.
Driving the conviction home to
Mexico that recognition Of It's Gov
srnment must be based beyond every
ching else on adequate and permanent
safeguarding Of American life and
property in that country, and putting
The pressure of the Monroe Doctrine
principles upon embroiled Panama
snd Costa Rica to preserve peace in
America, 1t has been direct and virile.
but temperate and Just.
The craftsmanship of the Harding
Administration, again, has been
wholesome and robust in refusing to
enter into official relations with the
Red Sovietism Of Russia so long as
that tyranny and terrorism defied the
most sacred obligations OF civilization
and humanity. In making treaty
of peace with Germany It has been
lroad and unselfish.
And IN bringing into conference
1T Washington the chief statesmen
OF the Old World for the limitation
of armament and the settlement of
the Far Eastern question It has been,
both In the power OF its frank ini-
tiative and in the practical idealism
of its explicit programme, American
to the core.
Yet, high as these international
events stand to the credit of Harding
statesmanship and to the renown of
the American name, THE New YORK
HERALD ventures TO say that they do
not form the prime achievement thus
far Of the Harding Administration.
The outstanding fact of its nine
months of hard and effective work,
in truth, Is that for the first time in
the history of the United States Gov
ernment since its founding, 1872 years
sgo, II now has a vigorous, red
blooded business administration.
One has but to read General
DAwEs's report. as Director of the
Budget, given TO Congress yesterday
5n message from the President, to
realize what a ramshackle organiza-
tion the United States Government
rs a business institution was when
Mr. HARDING became Chief Execu-
tive and what ramshackle organi-
zation IL always had been, managing
the business AFFAIRS OF the nation
without efficiency, system or method.
rs no private business undertaking
could dare TO do and expect to sur.
vive; wasting hundreds of millions
of dollars OF the taxpayers money,
topelessly impeiring service for the
public and helplessly crlppling the
Government workers.
In the nine months OF his Admin
5stration President HARDING, accord
5Dg TO the Dawes report submitted
90 Congress, has established sub.
stantial and competent business or
panization for the biggest business
On the face of the earth.
The management Of this colossal
business, which, by the description
of General DAWES. hitherto had been
a colossal chaos. is now under the
supervision and guidance Of the Pres
ident, who is in fact the supreme
business manager Of the Govern
ment.
He has not achieved this long
needed and all important result
through any miracle working or with
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
ATLANTIC CITY ARRIVALS.

Special Despatch TO THE Nrw YonK HrHaLp.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.. Dec. 5.---Baron
K. Nahashima of the Japanese industrial
commission that recently addressed the
Arms Conference in Washington, Is rest
ing at the Traymore. He will sail for
London on December 13.
Arrivals from New York at the Tray
more include Mr.. Henry ]. Dawson, Miss
Marie Carroll OF Brooklyn Mr.. @. w.
Spaid
Mrs. D. II. Lake and Mrs. @. w. Eng
lish arrived together from New York
and are at the Ambassador.
At the characterization Hall are
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene c. DailIedouze, Mr..
Janson Moore, Mrs. J.. +. Morris, who is
visiting her mother-in-law. Mrs. II. l..
Morris Mrs. II. NJ. Dow.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. l.. Boardnan Of New
York arrived at the Marlborough Blen-
helm.
Mr.. George sloan OF Glen Ridge, N. j.,
is at the Dennis.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
A Missouri Bible Student.

From the Ashland Buolc.
When we want TO fight polygamy we 20 Ia
the New Testament, When we want to fight
a war we go 10 the Old.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

A vassar questionable discloses
that 119 of it's undergraduates are
preparing to do literary work as a
means OF earning something for the
Income tax collector to collect. No
more stern and rock bound fact to
prove which is the more courageous
sex has ever been reported.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

Staten Island business men are at
work for the repeal OF the law pro
viding for tunnel designed to end
their splendid isolation and bring them
within fifteen minutes Of Flatbush ave-
auo. Ioity. toityl Must every tunnel
lead to Broadway?
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

An official of an association OF minor
league baseball clubs in talking econ
omy TO his associates went so far as
to recommend that players on four
travel in tourist sleepers. What! pro-
fessional baseball players patronize
the kind of sleeper in which Robert
LOUIS STEVENSON once had to cross
this continent?
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

Wisconsin boasts of FERN WATER
MAN. living in the Ozark Hills, near
Eldridge. who is a spelling prodigy,
being able at four and half years
to spell down anybody else In the
neighborhood. 1t will be interesting
to watch his progresssunder the infiu-
ence of formal academic education, to
see whether his talent survives the
mlnistrations Of learned pedagogues
and photographers.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

Paris, according to the news des-
patches, is seriously debating the ques-
ton (Which arm should gentleman
offer to a Iady?" There are occasions
when only the use of both arms meets
the requirements of the situation.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
Worlds Greatest Rivers.
The Exact Lengths of Comparatively
Few Are Known.

From ". s. Geological Survey Bulletin
In the development of a5new country
the early settlers invariably follow the
rivers from the coast. The inland water
ways are of the highest Importance TO
the welfare OF country for they aid in
the development of unsettled areas and
materially reduce the expense for trans
portation of the necessities of life. Even
though a stream may not be navigable
for any craft larger than a canoe It may
be guiding line to the first explorer.
There are comparatively few rivers
whose exact lengths are known, but the
following list OF lengths of the principal
rivers of the world has been complied by
the United states Geological Survey, De-
partment of the Interior. from various
sources, and is probably as nearly accu-
rate as any other to be had. The United
States has the distinction of containing
within its borders the longest river sys-
tenn in the world, the Mississippi-Mis
souri,. Distances given in even hundreds
OF miles are approximate:
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
I,noI,jnr Orer the norder

From The GALVESTON Neics.
As . general thing the kind Of man who
can't get along with lEs wife thinks hs
would be a success at rtAing Mexico.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
Embarrassing Position Of an Expert.

From the Heioau Times.
Owing TO the illness OF Miss Mary Ann Abel
the Times has been emitting the weekly
health letter written by her.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
Naval Estimates Higher for 1922
Budget Total Set at $42O 7s5 Pending Conference
Agreement

for completing the ZR-1, sister ship OF
the ZR-2. which was wrecked in Eng
land in the early autumn.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
Foreign Labor Costs.

To THE NEW YonK HERALD Oppo-
nehts OF the American valuation plan OF
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

The Associated Press In exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication or all news des-
patches credited 20 Il or not otherwise
credited ln this paper, aud also the local
news published herein.
All rights Of republication OF special des-
patches herein are also reserved, f..
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

Directors and officers: Frank A. Munsey.
President: Erwin Wardman, vice-President ;
Nym. T. Dewart. Treasurer; r. II. Tither-
inston. Secretary.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. C., Dec. 3.

Special Despatch to THE NEW Yonk HERALD.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06
LOCAL WEATHER RECORDS.
EVENTS TODAY.

Highest temperature, 80, NJ 20,
Lowest temperature, 2S. at A
Average temperature. 81.
The New York herald., 1921-12-06

WASHINGTON-Th Munsey Building.
CHtCAGO-2oS South La Sale ST.
lONDON--40-43 Fleet st.
PARIs-4o Avenue de i'opera. So Rue dt
Louvre.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
MISS GORDON SPEAKS.

A large and enthusiastic gathering
assembled at the Chamber Of Com
merce headquarters on Tuesday even
ing, to listen to the message deliver
ed by Miss Kate Gordon, Of New
Orleans, who came to this city as n
representative Of the Louisiana Anti
tuberculosis League.
The League Is trying to raise n
large sum Of money with which to
build home for tubercular patients,
near Baton Rouge. Miss Gordon spoke
most interestingly, and her remarks
were received with sympathetic ears
by her listeners.
As direct result of the meeting,
resolutions were adopted endorsing
the movement to build this home, and
the cooperation Of New Iberia was
assured.
A committee Of three was appoint
ed, one from the local Anti-tuberculo-
sis League. one from the Woman's
Council and one from the Chamber
of Commerce, to appear before the
Parish Police Jury and request an
appropriation Of $500 90 from that
body towards the building fund.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
GIUSEPPE CORDOvA.

Mr.. Giuseppe Cordova, native of
Corleone, Italy, one of New Iberia's
old respected citizens, passed away
at his home on West Main Street. at
5:45 A. NJ, Sunday, October 23rd.
Mr.. Cordova had come to America
in 1888, and had lived in this city
since that date, SO years having been
spent in the house occupied by him
at the time of his death, where all Of
his family was raised.
He had been in i'll health for some
time, but his death came entirely I'M
expected at this time. He was feeling
in his usual condition up till within
less than an hour Of his death. The
end coming without warning, and be-
fore a physician could be summoned.
Besides his wife he is survived by
a brother, Mr.. Frank Cordova, and
three sons, Joseph, Paul and Saliva
dore, all of New iberia.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from st. Peters Church, at 4:30
p. M. Monday and were very largely
attended by the host of friends of
the family and relatives. Rev. Father
Allen preached the funeral sermon,
speaking in both English and Italian.
Many beautiful floral offerings were
sent by loving friends.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
ELIZABETH SPENCER.

Is it possible for y singer to sing
duet with herself?
Can a living voice and the same
voice RE-CREATED on an instru-
ment be so identical in tonal quality
that they cannot be distinguished, one
from the other?
Has science achieved a triumph
that marks the dawn Of a new day
in the art Of music?
These are some Of the questions
questions In which every person Of
culture must take deep interest
that will be answered ut the recital
to be given at the Elks Theatre on
November 3, 1921. Invitations to this
affair, at which Elizabeth Spencer,
the celebrated American Concert So
prano, will sing, have been received
by many prominent musicians Of this
city, and interest in the coming af-
fair seems to be keen in musical cir
cles. The appearance Of Miss Spencer,
of course, would be sufficient to a
rouse the enthusiasm of music lovers
here, the fact that she will lend her
superb voice to the laudable work OF
revealing conclusively that the mar
velous achievement Of the RE-CRE-
ALTON of musical sound has been
attained adds unreasonable interest
to the occasion.
In the coming Recital, Miss Spen-
Ger will sing in comparison with her
voice as RE-CREATED by the New
Edison, to enable those in the audi
ence to Judge whether or not the liv-
ing voice can be made to live forev-
err. A superb program has been ar
ranged--a program that will reveal
all Of the fascinating qualities Of the
glorious voice of Miss Spencer. Al
times her living voice win be heard
alone; at times she will sing in uni
son with her RE-CREATED voice;
at other times she will sing duets
with herself. The audience will try
to pick the two golden threads Of
tone apsrt-to say which one lives
for q moment and which one has
been made immortal. Can it be done
Cards Of admittance may be secured
from Teche Music Co. Office at Techs
NJ otor Co., if you wish to hear thi:
question answered.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29

the CITY Of New Iberia, la. ut the
office Of the Mayor. for constructing
street improvements in and for Inr
CITY of New Iberia, La, ut !. W.
October 2ith. Monday, l92l. ana
opened nj 1 i. NJ, the same any ~
open session of the Bonrd OF lruS-
tees. The work Includes the furnish
iny Of all labor, material, machinery
and equipment Of every KIND to con
struct approximately io.5oo so. as
of six inch to eight inch concrete
pavement on Center Street, from
Main Street to Madison Being Sec
ton Is of Plans. and Center street
from Madison Street to Corporate
limits Being Section 10 OF Plans,
Each Bid must be accompanied by
"A certified check on a bank satlsfac-
tory to the Board of Trustees. for :
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29

In spite OF the large number OF IDLE
men i'm this section of the country,
there is claim of labor shortage III
some of our cane fields.
Enquiries were made IN town inns
week for men, and requests have
been sent by some Of our cane plant
ers into other parishes for cane cut
tiers.
This would seem to us to be good
time for the police authorities ~
New Iberia to make roundup OF
the various "joints" where large
numbers of laborers hang out, and
see IL some of them would not rather
90 to work than go to jail.
There is an anti-vagrancy law IN
der which any one found lettering
without some visible means Of sup
port, can be run in"
There il at least one such Joint
In New Iberia where from dozen
to half hundred negroes may DC
found almost any time. just hanging
around" playing pool, and leading
a worthless life generally.
Complaints have been coming t.
this Office that in front Of some OF
these joints the negroes congregatt
in such numbers AS to completely
block the sidewalks. and that white
ladies' have been forced to take Other
streets or run the risk Of insult.
There are two ways Of breaking
up this proposition.
One Is by the proper officers Of thu
law taking hand, and doing ava.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
LO1TERING AND CRIME.

with the nuisance before any real
harm Is done.
The other way, that is sure to
come if the condition is allowed -
continue. Is that some white lady
will be insulted and killing result,
New Iberia has been fortunately
free from troubles of this nature for
several years. but recently there have
been several limitations of n return
ing lawlcssness, and the time to chcck
il IN before il breaks out in some
overt act that will bring discrcdlt to
the fair name Of our city.
A working man is not usually the
one to cause trouble. A man VINO
loafs around a pool room all day
with nothing to do but consume
"soft"(?) drngs, Is the man wh" has
time to pIan robberies, plot holdnps
and scheme outrages.
Now, wher our planters need lab
orcrs, is the .ime to throw out tht
dragnet, and haul in the loit"rcrs. q
man who has put in ten hours n
the field cutting cane is not likely e
sneak out at night and hold up some
body on the street. A man who has
hung around joint all dry, with 8
dozen or more Of his kind, drinking .
lot Of soda water" Cd, Is likely L
do almost anything.
Will some steps be taken. or vii
the condition exist and grow worse
until something occurs that will cause
blot on the good record of New
Iberia?
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
SCANLIN- ROCK FORT.

Miss Clara Rockfort, Of this city,
and Mr.. Frank Scanlin, of Houston,
Texas, were married on Wednesday
at o'clock, Mt the Catholic Church
The ceremony was very impressive,
and was attended by Il large number
Of friends. The attendants for the
bride were Maid of Honor, Miss
Mary Graliano; Brides Maids, Misses
Lena and Sainte Butera of st. Mar
tinvielle. Teresa Drago, daughter of
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
BR ASS TAG KS
- 4 Snail Tewn Philosopher.

Most advice is free, and that is
why Il IL not worth anything.
Yes, and some Of those soft coal
people are so hard-headed.
We should respect old age. Unless
it happens to be in eggs.
Some men see hard times because'
they try to keep their hands soft.
90 ~
IL onions cost nine dollars apiece
their odor would be more popular.
People who can't dance are usually
loudest In their disapproval.
Talking about other peoples short
comings doesn't conceal your own.
Money worries some people, and
the lack of IL worries the rest Of us.
But, then, it is always hard win
ter for those who are not prepared
for it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
COURTOIs- .LASsERRE.

Miss Leila Lasserre and Mr.. Gil
bert Courtois were married at St.
Peters Catholic Church at high noon,
Wednesday, October 2G. The Church
was beautifully decorated with ferns
and the Wedding March was played
during the ceremony which was per-
formed at the altar
The bride was beautifully attircd
in a tan Charmeuse gown embroid
erred in blue, with hat and shoes to
match. She carried n pretty bouquet
Of chrysanthemums and ferns.
For the trip to the Crescent City,
the bride wore lovely navy blue
suit of tricotine, embroidered in
black. with hat and shoes to match.
After the ceremony the happy pair
boarded Train No. 10 for a trip to
New Orleans, after which they will
return and make their home here.
Get your Saturday Evening Post at
Hotel Frederic News Stand.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29

Respectfully submitted,
j. -. BROUSSARD,
Trustee Of Finance.
Mavor LaSalle informs the public
that there will be meeting held Mt
the Court House at o'clock MONDAY
evening, October 3lst. to discuss the
city's finances and ask the attend
once Of al having the time.
On motion Of Mr.. Broussard, sec
o,ded NV Mr.. Vilermin, the meeting
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29

As a general rule the fellow who
gets struck on himself also gets stung.
One Of the surest ways of boosting
yourself Is to give the other fellow Il
lift.
There are still good many wo-
men who think beauty doctor can
beat nature.
YVhe trouble with man who nj
ways says what he thinks is that he
is usually such a mean thinker.
No, Delicia. the rule is to think
twice before you speak-not to speak
twice before you think.
No matter how busy IA man may
be, he will always stop and listen
when you tell him what splendid
fellow he is.
One reason why some people arc
always hard up is that they can net-
or tell the difference between then
needs and their wants.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
MRS CHARLES kRATZER, JR.

Mrs. Charles kratzer, Jr., tnee
Laurence Bienvenu) aged ~ years
died at A +. NJ, on Sunday, October
23rd
The funeral services were conduct
cd from st. Peters Catholic Church
on the following day, at 10 A. NJ, in
torment being in the cemetery Mt st.
Martinville.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Drago and There
sa Drago, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Drago. The Best Man was Mr.
Tony Scanlin, Of Houston The King
Bearer was Mr.. Sam Drago; and the
Flower Girls were Misses Mary
Barnes. Angelina Diliberto and Am
cnthc Bayard.
After the ceremony grand recep-
ton was given Mt the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Mic Graliano, which lasted
until midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scanlin left on m
early morning train Immediately af-
ter the reception for New Orleans
on short honeymoon trip after
which they will return to New he
ria for short time with Mr.. and
Mrs. Me Graliano, and from here
they wilh go to Houston at which
place they will make their future
home.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29
STREET IMPROv EN- ENT

On motion of Mr. Nillcrmin. sec
onded by Mr. Broussard, and adopted
unanimously, the Engineers were in
strnctcd to tabulate the bids rs re
ceived and submit the results to the
Board at their meeting Wednesday,
Oct. Goth, nt L. NJ
On motion of Mr. IaSallc. second
ed by Mr. NiIermin, the meeting ad-
iourncd
l.. Il. NILLERMlN. I'D. laSAbLE,
CITY Clerk. Mayor.
New Iberia. La, oct %. 1921
The Board Of Trustees Of the City
of New Iberia convened this day III
special session with Mayor Ed La
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-29

l.. L. VILLERMIN, ED. LaSALLE,
CITY Clerk. Mayor.
New Iberia, La, Oct. 26, 1921.
The Board of Trustees of tn" CITY
of New Iberia convened this day in
special session with Mayor Ed. La
Sale presiding, Messrs. BrousSard
and Villermin present, ut z i. M.
The purpose Of the meeting being
TO receive the tabulation from the
Engineers of the Bids received for
Center Street and to transact all