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New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Should Mayor Harrison, Of Chicago,
carry out his determination to compel oc-
cupants of public streets to pay the city for
their privileges, his administration will
be proud epoch in the history Of Chicago.
According to report made by subordin-
ate of the department of public works, the
space occupied for private purposes and
treated as private property, under the
sidewalks and streets and in the bridges
and tunnels of Chicago, amounts to no less
than 1,3s9,7l7 square feet, or about 80
acres. And most of this land in private
control for private profit is in the business
centers of the city, much Of it in places
where land is worth millions of dollars an
acre. Mayor Harrison promises to make
the private occupants of these valuable
public spaces pay for their privileges to
the city, instead Of paying to landlords as
they do now. More power to his elbow il
he tries to keep his promise.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Every year the attempt to comply with
the requirements of our purposely compli-
Gated election laws in preparing the ofli-
cial ballots to be used at the polls leads to
confusion and litigation. What should be
q proceeding of the utmost simplicity is
hampered with exasperating conditions.
Circumlocution and sharp practice battle
the public intent and make difficult any
free expression of the will of the vote
There is no need of intricacy or led tape.
The Australian system is simplicity itself
when unimcumbered with machine amend
ments. How long will the people of Penn
sylvania submit to this prostitution OF the
right of suffrage in the interest of unscru-
pulous political leaders g-Philddelphia
Record, Ind
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
VICE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

1t is quite evident from recent reports
received from the Philippines that moral
leprosy the result of unrestricted indul-
gence in the worst forms of vice and de-
bauchery, is going to destroy the lives of
more American soldiers than the Mauser
perhaps thousands of brave fellows who
went to Manila in the strength and glory
of their young manhood are to-day moral
and physical wrecks who are doomed to
miserable deaths.
Secretary Peyton of the Brotherhood
of st. Andrew has just returned to Bal
timore from six months stay in Manila,
and at various points on the Island of
Luzon, whittier he went under instructions
of Bishop Boane, chairman of the Board
of Domestic and Foreign Missions. Secre-
tary Peyton's particular mission was to
examine into religious conditions in the
Philippines and return in time to report to
the Missionary Council, which will meet
in ST. Louis during the present month. He
is now preparing his report, but has
foreshadowed its character by making
some startling statements to newspaper
interviewers. He draws deplorable
picture of the moral influences surrounding
the American volunteers.
The great bulk of our soldiers are
bluntly described as ''drunkards, rakes
and gamblers The men, he says, have
fallen lower than he could have imagined,
the temptations being such as are practi-
cally unknown in colder climates. When
the American army entered Manila there
were only one or two saloons, while now
there are 43O, all of them typical places of
the Western frontier, and the worst OF the
situation is that the saloons are quite re-
spectacle in comparison with other pest
spots either planted or kept alive by
Americans. The result is that "Mania is
a hell hole,' in the graphic language of
Mr.. Peyton, the reformation of which will
require extraordinary efforts on the part
of the churches.
He also alleges that the friars have
taken advantage of the disgusting i'm
moralities to be witnessed at every turn
in Manila, to warn the natives what they
may expect should the islands become
Americanized For this reason he is OF
the opinion that nothing can be done in
the Philippines in the way OF missionary
work until the conditions which now
characterize American control are re-
moved, and it is useless to do anything
unless the American troops depart or re-
form. Secretary Peyton makes quite clear
the fact that Gen. Otis, who is vested
with all the power of king, is not only
responsible for the military blunders that
have been committed in the Philippines,
but for the moral degradation Of the
soldiers under him as he has done nothing
to check their unbridled license. The
question of missionary work and the
future religious conditions of the islands
is something with wnlcn tnls government
has nothing to do, and which must be left
to the churches, but it is the duty OF the
government to stop the shocking debauch-
cry and RIGHTEOUSNESS now bringing dis
grace upon America and American arms.
States.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Mems
Furnishings

At money saving prices. You're
y well-dressed mani All right.
You take pleasure in saving
money whenever you can, though
just the same, don't you' Well,
there's great fun in store for you
at this mems furnishing section
of ours. Here's a short pro-
gramme of some of the many
money saving events: Best
French suspenders in white and
colors 45c. Men $ undressed kid
gloves in gray tan and brown at
75c and $l.OO. Mems Boston
Garters all silk, all colors at 4Oc.
Mems bleached challenge drawers
any size at 45c pair. Scrivens
elastic seam drawers at 75c. Mems
Cosmapoliton negligee shirts
detachable cuffs, without collar
75c. Mems fine cosmopolitan
negligee shirts, collar and cuffs
detached all the new popular
colors at 100 each, these goods
are the same values as the usual
1.25 goods sold elsewhere. Lot
5000, are extra values, cuffs at
tached, two detached collars,
colors are fast and choice Of entire
lot 6Oc. Mems fleeced lined
knitted shirts in light blue and
brown with drawers to match at
SOC a garment. Mems all wool
white undershirts well finished
medium weight at 75c. Mems all
wool undershirts and drawers,
assorted colors, at 95c and 100
per garment. Mems heavy fine all
wool shirts and drawers at 2.25
per suit. Mems sweaters, all
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Il 1'eaas WOnder.


One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in chill.
dren. If not sold by your druggist, II
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81. One
small bottle is two months treatment and
will cure any case above mentioned. T.
w. Hall, sole manufacturer, st. Louis,
Mo. Sold by Albert Estorge,
READ THIS.
Clanton, Ala, March 3, 1897. l certify
that have been cured of kidney and blad-
der troubles by Halls Great Discovery
est. Loais, NJ and can fully recon-
mend it. REV. L.. b. POUNDS.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Shoe News.

Mostely about new shoes. Per-
haps you are particular about
your shoes. Perhaps you demand
o stylish shoe as we'll as a good
fitting one. All right. We're
prepared for you. All acceptable
styles in every stylish shape is
here to greet you. We have COM
mon sense shoes toO-they're
for comfort seeking people. OF
course we carry a complete line
of school shoes.for children and
work shoes for men and women.
But it is our dress shoes which
attract universal attention. Our
three strong lines are Helmers
Beltman shoes for men, Drew
Selby shoes for ladies. Star shoe
and Goldman shoes for misses
and children and infants. These
lines include style and economy
and durability.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
The report of Georgia's State Treasurer

The report of Georgia's State Treasurer
recently submitted to Gov. Gambler, shows
remarkable increase not only i'll the
number of State banks in Georgia, but in
the business they have done in the last
year. By comparison with the state
ment of 1899, it is seen that the volume OF
business has increased "a, ,565, ,376.12, the
showing being the best ever made by the
State banks. Last year there were liz
State banks in Georgia, while this year
there are 139, showing an increase OF
twenty banks during that time. The total
resources of all the banks aggregate $37,-
577, ,933.7O. The figures also show cash on
hand at the present time to be $2,841,-
OS3,75. The total liabilities of all the
banks is put down at exactly the figure Of
that of the total resources.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Crude Application Of the Single Tax by
the German Government.

From Berlin comes a press dispatch
which attributes to Poultney Bigelow,
who is delegate to the international
geographical congress, the discovery that
in Kiautchou, China, the German govern
ment has put in practice the land theory
of Henry George, fact which, says the
dispatch, the German press has hitherto
ignored. The fact has not been ignored
by the German press for in No. 63 OF The
Public at page 6, we published trans
lation of full account of the matter,
from the columns of the Berlin Volkstimme
AS the press dispatch describes Mr.. Bige-
lows report, the Germans first ousted all
the Chinese landowners, and now sell the
land to European settlers and business
men with revaluation every three years,
prices being cheap. No wonder the Chi
cago Chronicle, in an exceedingly intelli-
ligent consideration of the subject editori-
ally, concludes that "Henry George would
hardly recognize this as an application Of
his theory" But reference to our files,
in which the Volksstimme article appears,
puts a different face upon the matter.
From that article it appears that on the
day Of transfer of control over Kiautchou
from the Chinese to the German govern
ment the Germans forbade all land trans
fers for the time being. They then made
an agreement with the proprietors to sell
to the German government whenever re-
quired, and to no one else, at the value
that attached prior to the German occupa-
tation. In consideration of this agree
ment on the part of the proprietors the
Germans promised to pay upon every pur-
chase premium equivalent to two years
rent. Pursuant to it's rights under this
agreement, the German government buys
land from time to time for both public and
private use. Such as it buys for private
use it sells at public auction, after fixing
minimum price and thereafter it levies
tax of six per cent per annum on the
Se1lluS Vdluo VI Uue iduu, WHICH, Ndlut 10
re-appraised every three years. Special
conditions are imposed with reference to
freedom of purchase and sale, under
which the government derives a further
1uvv1uo ,..luvv, ~-.=,-y--a -.
and the six pei cent. land value tax, no
taxes of any kind are imposed. 1t will
be seen, therefore, as we stated when we
first published this explanation, last June,
that although this plan of raising revenues
from land values alone, as compared with
Henry Georges plan, is crude and clumsy
as we'll as incomplete, it nevertheless dis
tinctly involves the principle which vital
ICES Georges system. So Poultney Bige-
low was right in reporting to the geo.
graphical congress that the German gov
ernment has put in practice at Kiautchou
the land theory of Henry George. 1t
should be noted here, also, that Mr.. Bige-
low is authority for the statement that the
German government has made similar
application of the single tax theory in
New Guinea.-The Public.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
The Man Who Finds the Nuggets.

It is the boy who sticks to his bush,
that fills his pail with berries. 1t is the
miner who digs away as soon as he finds
paying dirt, who makes money at mining.
One in ten thousand may stumble upon
big Jumps of gold by continually roaming,
but the other nine thousand, nine hundred
and ninety-nine will not and, in the end,
the man who digs persistently will usually
find the most and the largest nuggets.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Tam O'Shanters
For School Girls.

No other hat is quite so dear to
the heart of the school girl as the
"Tam." Is it because it properly
belongs on just any part of the
head, or because it doesn't easily
rip, ravel or tear, nor get ont OF
'shapei On our center counter is
an immense assortment. We
bought them way below cost OF
making them. We could select
some Of them and put a 75c ticket
on them and sell them rapidly
others are the regular SOC grades.
But they came to us alta bargain
and we offer choice Of entire lot
at 25c.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

not that an advantage? Our
showing Of black goods is very
large and embraces, serges, cash
meres, alpacas, mohair plain and
brocaded, Nunsveiling, Albatros
and etc. Cashmeres in all solid
colors such as gray, tan, red,
navy and etc., at 25c to SOC.
Heavy all wool navy blue serge
at SOC yd for 80 inch goods. Our
assortment is not confined to the
finest grades only. The slim
purses have been provided for
and the very best values for the
least money have been secured.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
WOOlen
Dress Goods.
The Autumn No

The Autumn Novelties are here.
We can only extend to you an
invitation to come and see these
new dress goods beauties. Print
ers ink can not tell their story.
We will say this however, if you
would know the newest, most ap-
proved dress goods patterns, you
must see this assortment. Plaids
for separate skirts being the most
popular material we have so skirt
patterns, no two alike, prices
ranging from LOO to 4.75c per
pattern for a 4 yard or ~ yard
pattern. Buy here and your
skirt will be unlike any skirt in
town. No duplicates here. Is
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

A wealthy lady, living near garrison
town, sent an officer an invitation to take
tea with her. The note began: '"The
pleasure of Captain Armstrongs's company
is requested" and the answer ran accord
ingly: enlisted men Jones and Lee
have been detailed to guard duty, but the
remainder of Captain Armstrong; CON-
pany will accept with pleasure"
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Be~are Of Otntmemts for Casarrh that


Contain Mercury.
as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering 1t through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by FL. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and il
taken internally, acting directly, upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
In buying Halls Cure be sure you get the
genuine. It is taken internally, and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family pills are the best.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Mrs. Brown.-Goodness Della, what a
kitchen! Every pot, pan and dish is dirty.
the table looks like a junk store, and
why, it will take you all night to clean
things up! What have you been doing !
Delia.-Sure, ma am, the young leddies
has Just been showin' me how they bile a
pertater at their c0okin' school.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Mr.. Oliver H. P. Belmonts speech at
Dallas, Texas, contained this pledge and
promise "And now, in the name of
harmony, let me speak one word concern
ing the Democracy of New York. The
New York Democracy will be solidly with
you in the coming battle. might say the
whole region east of the Alleghenies.
Name Bryan, make your platform what
YOU will, and in the east not one in a
hundred of all who ever wore the party
badge will be missing from Democracy's s
muster in New York, in 1900"
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

cal Discovery are beautifers because they
are health makers.
The " Favorite Prescription" is designed
to cure all distinctly feminine ailments. It's
prescribed for girls about to become women
and takes from this dangerous period much
of its discomfort. 1t is prescribed for
women of all ages who are troubled with
inflammation, irregularity, debilitating
drains and other symptoms of arrangement
of the feminine organism. 1t is general
tonic for the whole system but when such
tonic is needed it is better to take the
Golden Medical Discovery" in connec
ton with the Favorite Prescription"
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
is a medicine for men and children as we'll
as women. 1t is most wonderful blood
purifier and flesh builder. 1t searches out
and kills disease germs i'll the digestive
system, blood and lungs and puts the
whole body i'll strong, healthy state.
Before purchasing medicine of any kind
it is we'll to write to Dr. R. V. Pierce, at
Buffalo, N Y, stating your symptoms. He
will diagnose your case and prescribe for
you free of charge. 1t may be that you
need both "Favorite Prescription" and
Golden Medical Discovery" or you may
need only one. Possibly your case requires
something entirely different. Whatever
you need DR.. Pierce will tell you without
a cent of cost to you.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Flossie is six years old. Mamma
she asked one day, "if get married, will
| have husband like par "Yes' replied
the mother with an amused smile. "And
if don't get married at all, have to be
an old maid, like Amt KateP' eyes,
Flossie." Mamma" she said, after
short pause, otis tough world for us
women, amt it V-Saturday EUening Post
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Ladies' Walking
Hats and Tom Boys.

~
The fine felt walking hat with its
quill and little rosette is what we
are selling most rapidly in all its
variations of shapes and its great
variety of colors. It is the most
popular thing in ladies head-wear.
Prices are from 75c to 1.75c.
But great number of ladies are
welded to the plain straw TOM
boys; and for this vast clientele
we have made ample provision.
We have plain black straw hats
and straw hats with the ubiquitous
quill and rosette. Our stock OF
medium priced hats is immense,
while our showing Of the finer
grades is large enough to please
the most fastidiOus.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Chaplain Mailley, of the First Nebraska
Regiment, having taken the stump in sup
port of President McKinley's imperialistic
policy, w. s. Shoemaker, who was a mem
ber Of Company ID in that regiment from
1861 to 1864, challenges Mr.. Mailley to
Joint debate at from one to six meetings.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

An epidemic of Assesses has spread
among the men employed in the mills OF
Muncie, Ind. Most of the sores come
upon the hands and forearms. Physicians
explain the ailment by saying that the ex-
cessive heat of the furnaces disorders the
blood.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
That .JOUfML FeeIin0

With the exhilarating sense Of renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup OF
Figs, is unknown to the few who have not
progressed beyond the old-time medicines
and the cheap substitutes sometimes offer
ed but never accepted by the well-informed.
Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

For all fresh cuts or wounds, in either
the human subject or in animals, as q
dressing, Billiards. Snow Linimeut is ex-
cellent while for sores on working horses,
especially if slow to heal, are suppurating,
its healing qualities are unequaled. Price,
Is cts. and so cts. Albert Estorge.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

cOlOrs and all sizes at SOC and 75c.
Mems fine wool sweaters at l 90
and 1.25. We carry large as
sOrtment of the most popular
styles Of mems collars, cuffs and
ties.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
C,,.e for Sick Headache

/ have friend who had suffered 20
wears from Sick Headache and had tried
every remedy available, but found no re-
lief. Finally induced him to try Ramon
Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets, and he is
now free from headache, and looks like a
new man.-G. D. Murray, Dory, KY. For
sale by Albert Estorge.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Dr.. Cady's Condition POaCdoFS
are Just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and YER
mifuge. They are not food, but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in prime
condition. Price, 25 cents per package.
For sale by James A. Lee.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

The women of New Kensington, Pa,
failing to persuade the authorities to clean
the streets, did the work themselves with
their kitchen brooms.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Mrs. Maggie Jarman, Lauderdale, Miss,
writes: Have used DR.. M. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine many years. 1t cured me
of Liver Complaint, Headache and Con-
stipation. Have used Black Draught, but
it was not so good.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Nature can only feed the fame of life
with ;the food eaten Which is digested.
Herbine will reinvigorate weak stomach,
and so improve digestion as to insure the
natural bloom of health. Price so cts.
Albert Estorge.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
Silks for
Waists.
The First of the Fall Lots.

Inc flPSC OF LH6 Cdl1 LUIS.
"Perfect Gems,' so say all who
have seen our new silks. Yes,
they're the prettiest ever seen
hereabouts. Elaborately corded
they present a most ornate ap-
pearance. And the colorings! A
perfect blending of harmonious
shades all styles are represented ;
plaids, stripes, brocades and etc.
Black taffeta silks corded and
plain are also shown at prices
ranging from SOC to 75c per yard.
Satins in all colors and all grades,
from SOC to 1.50 per yard for the
finest satin Duchesse.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
letter, SAT- Rheun NNd Eczema

letter, SAT- RHeHW ana Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have
been permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite
remedy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore
yes. Csc per box. For sale by Jas. A. Lee.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

To Strengthen the generative organs,
Prevent Miscarriage and bring Joy to
Childless Homes take Simmons Squaw
Vine or Tablets.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

enough to keep us fighting for money and
position. 1t is my belief that few of
your people whom you call politicians are
waging this war, and that the sentiments
of the people in the United States will
soon change"
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

DR.. Jay Gum, of Wilson, Ind. Ter. says
'I have distributed the sample Pills you
sent, and such run was made for Ramons
Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets that my
stock was depleted in a day or two. They
are certainly revolution in the pill busl-
ness, and people are wild in praise of their
action. l want to keep them in stock
so long as you keep them up to their pres
ent excellency." For sale by j. A. Lee.
The country Hue6tsse es'fo;0O0,00v "~----
small change-dimes, quarters and half
dollars-for the convenient transaction OF
it's business. Under the law the treasury
cannot coin into fractional currency the
silver bullion that was purchased under
the Sherman act, and it is impossible for
the government to purchase other bullion
for this purpose except by a seriously
strained Interpretation of the statutes
Y H0r1H Dem
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14

Is Tie DTlVlftEI
of all
Il1-he
nir,n1v face
dull eyes male
lips, hollow
cheeLs-t,,ese
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
THE ENTERPRISE

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF IBERIA PARISH
AND TOWN OF NEW IBERIA.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-10-14
NUMBER "a
To love and be loved,
is every WON an S
right. To be beauti-
full is impossible for

some women. To be bright teyed, clear
skinned, red Tipped, vivacious, attractive