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New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
BRYAN ON CURRENT ISSUES.

Immediately upon the signing of tho
peace treaty with Spain. VIM Jennings
Bryan resigned his commission in the
volunteer army. Upon his arrival at Wash
inglon, he was asked what he Thought the
Democratic issues in 1900 would be.
II should say the money question un-
doubtcdly,' replied Colonel Bryan. u
believe the Chicago platform still ombodies
the sentiments of the mass of the American
people. can see no reason for popular
change of mind on any of the issues defined
in tho last national platform"
"Then you do not think that the war win
cloud the old questionsg' was asked.
81 do not see why it should. replied
Colonel Bryan. "The fact that people are
talking about the war does not necessarily
indicate that they have abandoned former
ideas which have no reference TO tho war.
People can discuss matters of Temporary
interest without forgetting their political
views and abandoning their political prin
ciples."
al think a great error has been madc
over the question of the Philippines in
Judging the popular mind, said Colonel
Bryan. "The sentiment which opposes tho
giving back Of the Philippines to Spain
has been mistaken for a sentiment in favor
of annexation. One does not follow from
the other by any means. There is tho
widest possible difference between the
establishment of an Independent govern
ment in the Philippines and the annoxa-
ton of those islands rs colonial possessions
of the United States.
'Let us give to the Filipinos what we
have promised to give the Cubans. That
is Democratic. The scizing of the islands
is not. To do that we should have to
forget everything we have learned within
the last hundred years. Instead of breath
ing the spirit Of Lafayette, we would be
como believers in tho policy of Warren
Hastings IL we believe in the acquisition
of the Philippines, we must assume that
Lafayette's only mistake was in leaving
free the land he had helped to make free.
"We have responsibilities in the matter
of the Philippines, and tho great RESPONSE
biity lies in the necessity of giving them
their freedom and preventing their molcs-
tation by foreign governments"
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
COL. HOOD AND THE SECOND
lMMUNES.

The compliment paid by Con. Wood to
Col. Hood will be recognized by those who
know him and his regiment as thoroughly
deserved. Col. Hood was placed somo
weeks ago in charge and control of tho
llolguin district, n difficult one to admin
lister, and where he found all manner of
trouble awaiting him. The Spaniards in
evacuating destroyed all the property they
could, ruined the water supply, and in fact
devastated the town. Col. Hood has res
cued the district, one Of the largest under
American control from cbaos which pre-
vailed, and the filth and disease they left
behind.
Gen. Wood, who has just returned to
Santiago from an inspection tour of tho
north coast of Cuba, pronounces the work
done by Col Hood Mt llolguin excellent,
and approves all the appointments mado
by him. A most gratifying piece of infor-
nation is that the health of the troops il
excellent, which shows that with proper
care and attention soldiers can keep well
in Cuba.
The compliment TO Col. Hood and tho
Second lmmunes will be all the more APP
preciated when it is remembered that
Gen Shafter attempted to put slur upon
them, and declared the regiment disorder
ly.-T. ID.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

! 1t is impossible intelligently to consider
the sudden development of the street ca
problem in Chicago during the past few
days, without at least suspecting tina,
elemental social forces are in q state o
| activity not far beneath the surface. re
thoughtful observers the activity of these
forces has long been evident. But now
in Chicago at any rate, they are obvious
Timid opposition to the street ear ring has
been succeeded by bold and imperative
demand for public ownership of the street
ear system. 1t was at large and most
representative mass meeting that the real
spirit of the opposition to the ring first
found expression. This meeting presided
over by Franklin II. Head, representa-
tive among the conservative business men
of Chicago, was addressed by Mayor Har-
rison, ex Alderman John NJ Harlan and
exGov. Altgeld, and was itself composed
of representative, citizens of all classes.
It was meeting at which ten years be.
fore, probably ten days before, sugges-
ton of municipal ownership could not
have been expected to meet with any
favor. Nor were there any different in
dications until Altgeld spoke. The meet
ing was from the first evidently unit in
its hostility to so year franchises, but it
gave no early indications of any sentiment
more profound. When Altgeld spoke,
however, he led up to the idea of munici
pal ownership; and with his climax the
meeting burst out in a storm of approval
lie was followed by Harlan, who took the
same ground and before tho meeting ad-
journed it had inserted demand for
municipal ownership in the series of re-
solutions it adopted.
The spirit of municipal ownership was
now in the air. Other large meetings have
followed the example of that one and now
the question, as it presents itself to the
Chicago citizen, is not whether the street
ear ring shall be allowed to buy longer
or shorter franchise, but whetherthe whole
franchise system shall not be supplanted
by municipal ownership.-Th P"biic.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
So r4@~@-

We need no better proof that work is
scarce than the fact that workers are
cheap. Nothing that people want can be
both scarce and cheap at the same time.
And in this connection it is significant
fact that interest is falling. The Bowery
savings bank of New York has reduced the
rate Of interest to depositors from per
cent. to 80 This is one of the largest
savings institutions in the country, and
others are expected to follow its example
Several Cleveland savings banks have al
ready done so, reducing their rates from
per cent to J. The Milwaukee saving
banks had already reduced from to 2ls,
and Detroit had gone down year ago
from to ; .. In Chicago tho rate is still
at 3, but many sayings bank officials there
believe that it must soon be reduced. This
general decline in saving bank interest
signally confirms Henry Georges theory
that wages and interest rise and fall to-
gether. The concurrent prosperity of
monopolies also confirms his other theory,
that monopolies rise in value as wages and
interest fall, and fall as wages and inter
est rise. Tile Public.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Some of our imperialists at Washington
have a keen appreciation of the eternal
fitness of things. They are proposing
to celebrate the close of the war and the
inauguration of the new policy of empire
by building magnificent palace to take
the place of the white house as the presi-
dent residence. The white house would
then be used as an executive workshop,
while the palace would afford opportunities
for presidents to seclude themselves from
the mob and to receive official society
with proper magnifcence." Thus "the
white house, says newspaper writer
who pleads for the change, "would stand
for the old policy Of the early days, while
the spendid new home for the president
might represent adequately the policy of
expansion" Nothing would be lacking
after that to make the empire complete,
but crown and scepter, and life tenure
in the presidential office. But little less
magnifcence and little more .Jefrersonan
democracy would harmonize better with
our national traditions and be more reas-
suring as b our national future.-THe
Public.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Bryan's view of the best course to pur-
sue regarding Imperialism and the Spanish
treaty, is undoubtedly wise. Nothing
radical would be gained by defeating the
treaty in the senate. 1t would only give
the imperialists an opportunity for further
play, with the war still pending. But with
the war ended and out of the way, through
ratification Of the treaty, fundamental
questions of democratic government may
be directly discussed and directly decided,
by congress and the people, openly and
above board and not in the secrecy of an
executive session of the senate, upon pro-
positions for giving to the people of Cuba,
Of Porto Rico and OF the Philippines that
right of self-government which we claim
for ourselves. All the senate need be
asked to do, is to make record showing
that the treaty is ratified so as to end the
war, and not as the beginning Of policy
of imperialism. Then let the real fight
begin.-THe Public.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Plutocraric politicians and newspapers
are deeply disturbed over the democratic
plan of collecting funds for the next presi-
dental campaign. This plan contemplates
popular subscriptions of 81 month from
now until the election. 1t would seem to
be a very digrifed and legitimate method.
There is certainly nothing about it which
can be fairly called begging Yet the
plutocrats denounce it as begging. OF
course they never beg for political funds.
Their method is ever so much better
When Hanna wants campaign money he
promises full value for what he gets and
his successful candidates redeem his
promises for him. m.-7He PNbiic.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

With the view of helping his friends who
are already on the ground ready to gobble
up everything that is worth having, Secre-
tary Alger wants the government to build
railroad in Cuba and declares that the
work can be done for the money which we
will have to send to Cuba to feed the peo-
pie. The Boston Herald has this to say
of Alger' scheme:
"Our war secretary is thus far in full
accord with the socialist who urge public
Improvements rs means of giving idle labor
employment, but he finally gets in his
work for his friends. After constructing
such road he would have it sold te some
enterprsng American or Cuban syndi
cate, which would mean a repetition Of
our Pacific railroad Steals
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
INCIDENTS OF PRESIDENT E!l
kINLEY'S SOUTHERN TOUR.

AT Macon, Ga, Dir. Roland +. Hall. :
! Confederate veteran, made the Prcsdcnt
wear the rebel colorS for one day at least
! He approached President Mckinley ano
| said
"Mr. President-In behalf of our noble
dead. and as Confederate Veterans. We
are here to manifest our appreciation OF
| the noble and generous sentiment YOU
have repeatedly uttered. Do us the honor
sir, to accept and wear this badge of n
Confederate Veteran 5 camp. which bears
your likness and words which should en-
dear you to the heart of every Confeder-
ate. y
81 do not know that it will be proper, -
said the President
But you must said DR.. Hall. and
without further ceremony the President
marched ahead with Judge Spcer The
sight of the Confederate badge on the
Presidents S cont as he passed through tho
lines of veterans called forth vocfcrous
cheering, and as long as the President was
in sight they cheered him.
The President wore the badge during
his stay in Macon. The presidential party
were driven in carriages to the stand where
he was to review the troops of Gen Bates.
division of Gen. Wilson's corps As his
carriage passed the Confederate Monument
an old Confederate veteran frantically
waved u Confederate flag. while by his
side was the son of the Colonel of ono of
Georgia's hardest fighting Confederate
regiments, who was as vigorously waving
the Stars and Stripes When the Presi
dent was abreast Of them, the two were
brought to a salute side by side. The in
cident seemed to appeal to the President.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
A Few Household Hints.

All practical house keepers appreciate
presents that can be of use In select
ing household remembrances, what is
more appropriate than: Portiers in
handsome tapestry; the newest and
most popular materials, not expensive
either. -zPricss ngefrom 2h to 81 90.
Lace curtains at 75c, 90, Is to 80 90.
These are the New Orleans prices for
these grades. Buy from us, and you
save the retailers profit:
Handsome 1114 white wool, double blan-
kets, ranging in price from 81 90 up.
Cheaper grades also, but the above are
values that cannot be seen in town even
at higher price.
White table Damask and napkins in extra
handsome quality, for holiday giving.
Napkins in bolt and fringed from soc a
dozen up to 50 IS.
Damask from 25c yard to Toe.
Beautiful Damask towels, plain white and
colored borders, open work, knotted
fringe, at zoe, CSC up to 35c each.
Elegant white Marseilles bed spreads,
very heavy, raised designs. extra large,
at 9 90, 2 SO and So 95. We have same
big bargains, at SO and 81 90.
Fine Satine comforts, light weight, but
very warm, at prices ranging from so
to So 25, worth so per cent more.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot hc
cured by Hail. Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J
Cheney for the last ID years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able TO carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAX, Wholesale Drug 5, Toledo, .
WALDING, kINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Prico 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free.
Hall s Family Pills are tho best
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
Pains in the chest when a person has O

Pains in the chest when person has O
cold indicate q tendency toward pneu
monia. A piece of flannel dampencd
with Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
on to the chest over the seat of the pain
will promptly relieve the pain and pre-.
This same treatment will cure lame
back in a few hours. Sold by James A.
Lee, Druggist, New iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

just as tho Senate is entering upon o
session which may prove one of the most
momentous in tho history of the nation,
the country is treated to the astounding
spectacle of two of the members Of that
body standing trial in criminal courts.
Senator Kenny of Delaware is undergoing
new trial for conspiracy to misuse tho
funds of n bank, and Senator Quay Of
Pennsylvania is under indictment and will
soon undergo trial for misusing the funds
of tho Stntc - RnItiulnIn NLlrS
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Sulphur fumes from the smeltors at
Butte, Mont, have recently filed the hos
pitals with sick, driven many people from
the city, and caused several deaths. The
fumes are described as covering the town
"like a blanket saturated with poisons,"
but the authorities seem powerless to en-
force the law against the smelters.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
YPftFp. Salt RHpHi,, and Ecsei,,

Yeftcr. Snit- RHcHn. and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad eases have
been permanently cured by It. 1t is
equally efficient for itching piles and q
favoritc remedy for sore nipples, chapped
hands, chiblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 25 cts. per box. For sale by
james A. Lee
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

We are assured that there will be n new
lobby Mt Washington next winter-a IIa-
waiian one. The sugar planters will not
part with their system of contract coolie
labor without a struggle. And thus far
those planters have never failed to get
what they wanted out of United States
Congress-
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
remedy for the evil of land monopoly shall
be presented.

DR.. F"dN's E0Rtiifi0U PoWtfcrs
are just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic blood purifier and
vermifugo. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in prime
condition. Prce 25 cents per package
For sale by James A. Lee.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

The sword to be presented to Admiral
Schley by Farragut Lodge, Royal Ar
eanum, Of Washington, ID. c., next month,
is to cost $l500. It will be Of Damascus
steel, and the scabbard Of oxidized silver,
ornamented with the past regents jewel,
the admiral being past regent of Farragnt
Lodge.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

viii Purvis, the Marion county Miss. }
regulator, condemned to be hanged for
murder, but who escaped death by tho
breaking Of the hangman's rope, has been
pardoned by Gov. McLaurin, who became
convinced of his innocence after investigat-
ing the case.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Senator Mason has introduced n bill in
the Senate directed against Germany,
providing for the inspection of German
sugars, meats, wines and other food pro
duets, in retaliation for the proposed Ger
man Legislation against American pro
ducts.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
Kid Glove Attraction.

Glove excellence and moderate prices
arc not usually associated, but our i'm.
mense purchases for our seventeen
stores press the price below the regular
retail price almost 25 per cent. This saw
ing 10 Tor the direct benefit OF our GUS
toners, who can therefore get the usual
I 90 values for 75c !, the ! 25 values
for el 90, Il they come to the "big
slore'--7Re Bow MarcAe. In tan. brown
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Senator Gallinger calculates that the
pensions on account Of the late war will
amount to between *lj, 900, 900 and $780,
900, 900, in the very near future. CALM
ger is at the head Of the pension committee
and is en- expert on the subject.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

The Mississippi revenue agents and the
railroads cannot agree as to the amount to
be paid for back taxes under the recent
decision OF the Supreme Court The rail-
roads offer $3.50, 900, and tho agents de-
mand 81 900, 900.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rh@a Remedy can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to take
Sold by James A. Lea. Druggist, New
iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
FISHERY STATISTICS.

The following statistics relating to the
Louisiana fish industry arc issued hy the
|. :. Commission of Fish and Fisheries:
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

brighten and swceteD her life.
Women who are approaching motherhood
with sense of fear and solicitude, or in a
weakened physical condition, need the
help of that marvellous Favoritc Prescrip-
tion," invented by DR.. K. V. Pierce, chief
consulting physician Of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N Y, and
designed expressly to restore healthy vigor
to the delicate feminine structure involved
in motherhood. II takes away all of the
danger and most Of the pain attendant up
on motherhood, and eonfers on the baby
that lusty iiardihood which is JOY to
mothers heart.
An Ohio lady. Mrs. I.efa Hoffmre, of Caring
ton, Monroe Co. in n letter to DR.. Pierce. says:
:" / had always been healthy until four years
ago. o Before the birth Of my child / suffered
almost death dozen times Had what call
milk leg for four years. Gould not stand II to be
on my feet long at time without swelling dread
fully. Before NY last baby was born, had ev-
cry symptom of . return Of the trouble. My leg
sweiled badly. / read of DR.. Piefcc's Favorite
Prescription. and thought would try IT, took
six bottles and when my baby was born was
lasted only short time. In times previous. Ia
Dor had lasted twelve to fftcen hours. | am
we'll woman to-day, and have been since ! got
out of bed. when my little boy nine days cid.
give the credit all TO DIR. Pieree's Favorite Pre-
scription. l will never do without II during such
a time"
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
Plush Capes.

Ladies plain black plush capes, fur trim
med collar and front, $500.
Ladies black plush capes nicely braided,
$500.
Ladies black plush capes braided, high
collar fur trimmed, front trimmed with
fur, at 3.75c.
Ladies' Ane black plush capcs, collar front
and skirt OF cape trimmed with fur
beautifully braided, 4.50c.
Ladies hns plush capcs braided and fur
trimmed, silk lined, at 5.50c.
Fine black plush capes, extra long with
rough surface effect fur trimmed, 6.90c.
A Aner assortment that almost defies des-
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
THE ENTERPRISE

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF IBERIA PARISH
AND TOWN OF NEW IBERIA.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money If it fails to cure 2Jr
The genuine has Il. b. q. on each tablet.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
Boys and Girls Caps.

We have the most elaborate assortment
of children's head-wear ever shown in
town; every new shape, various colors,
all sizes, ranging in prices from 25c up
to 75c.
We arc just in receipt of 12 dozen Infants
colored silk, wool and velvet caps. A
bargain--everyon of them. Prices
from Soc up.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
Fur COllarettes.


We have on assortment Of these stylish
goods which combine both medium
and very fine grades. We quote only a
few. Our stock is large:
Ladies' fine black fur collarettes, edged
oil around with gray fur, silk lined, at
$3 IS.
Ladies' all black fur collarettes, silk lined,
at 80 IS.
Beautiful black and white fur collarette,
so combined that the white fur forms a
star around the neck very pretty, "a IS.
Verv handsome gray and black fur cola
rette, silk lined, 90 90.
Fine Marten collarette, with tabs, trimmed
with tails, silk lined, $6 90.
cription ranges in prices from $500. to
1900 that must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
1bTALINNENTNENT'.


ToTAL.......... 1879. 332 5000, $50
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24

Fascinators and Nubias.
Nothing is more acceptable to the fair sex
than an article which enhances their
beauty and adds to their comfort at the
same time. Fascinators and Nubias
have this very effect. We have them
in all colors at various prices all wool,
q great variety Of designs; prices, 25c,
45c, Csc each.
Ladies' Crochet Slippers, lambs wool in
ner soles, oil sizes, all colors, at 75c per
pair.
Special Gifts.
Beautiful German silver photo frames
in handsome carved effect-a great va
riety of sizes and patterns.
Handsome mirrors on stands, for dressers
or bureaus, made of heavy French bevel
glass, richly mounted all sizes, from
25c, 35c up to SOC.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1898-12-24
VOLUME XIV.

sold o few dozens Of capes during the
season we would have to increase the
prices as other merchants do, but sell
ing hundreds instead Of dozens, prices
are correspondingly lower. We know the
ssme qualities combining fit, finish and
material can not be found in this city
at the same price. To prove our faith in
the opinion we will give every purchaser
the privilege 70 return the garment any
time within "a hours after the sale, il not
entirely satisfied with the same.
Misses black capes, 65c.
Ladies' black cloth capes, collar cape
braided, Toe.
Ladies' black cloth double cape, upper cape
braided, collar braided and fur trimmed,
l.75c.
Ladies' fne black cloth cape, both the up
per cape and collar elaborately trimmed
with fur and braid, $500
Ladies' blue black beaver capes, nicely
beaded and braided, collar and front fur
trimmed, at 3.25c.
Ladies' black beaver capes with four rows
Of cord around skirt of cape and up both
sides, two plaits in back, 4.90c.
Ladies' hne black beaver capes with high
COLLAR and double cape effect piped with
aatin, 4.95c.
Ladies' plain black beaver capes, with
band Of same around bottom and up
front, box plat in back, 3.75c.
Ladies' hnc black beaver capes with high
braided collar. double plated back two
rows Of braid in floral designs with three
rows Of cord between, $500