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New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
SPOILS IN THE ARMY BILL.

that men would general V rather Il
right than wrong. They do II,
persist in doing evil and unpopuIa
things for the mere love of mis-
chief. When, therefore, we fin
Representatives in Congress push
ing such IA measure as the HUI
Army bill after its nature has bee
thoroughly exposed, there is no oc
caslon to waste time in wonderin
at their unaccountable perversity
All we have to do is to find on
what there is in it.
To make that discovery we IL
not have to go very far.
The bill provides for $40 new
officers of the line. As it does no
enlarge the Military Academy o
make any other provision for con
fining the new appointments t,
trained men, all these positions vii
be the spoils of politicians.
1t provides for 633 new staff off.
GERS. In the Judge Advocate.
Generals, Subsistence and Pay
Departments and the Signal Corps
appointments from the volunteer
service or from civil life may be
made to the grade of major, and in
the Quartermaster's Department to
the grade of captain.
In view of the fact that every
officer is entitled to be retired at
the age of sixty-four ON three
quarters pay, the bill as originally
drawn provided that no outsider
should be appointed to the grade
of captain after reaching the age
of thirty, or to that of major after
reaching that of thirty-five. Mr..
HulPs committee subsequently ex-
tended this limit in all cases to
fifty, and added the qualification
that it should not apply at all to
persons who had served in the
civil war or in the late war with
Spain.
Under this arrangement any
or any friend or re-
,ainer Of Congressman who wore
uniform for a week in war,
whether at the front or at desk
n Washington, may be appointed
major at sixty-three, Jumping
,ver the heads OF men VINO have
devoted their lives to military
work, and Immediately after be re-
ired on salary of $1,875 year
or life, with nothing to do.
Is there not enough in all this to
Explain why the Hull bill should
lave q certain amount of strength
n Congressi It is deliberately
ramed to buy off opposition by
lolding ont the prospect of official
,lums for persons with political
,ulls.
If it had been meant to stand on
is merits it would have required
hese soft staff positions to be filled
" the promotion of deserving Off
ers of the line, instead of throw
ng them open to incompetent and
uperannuated civilians; it would
AVE made provision for the eff
lent training of all the officers
leeded, and it would have limited
my unavoidable appointments
rom civil life to the lowest grades.
Mr.. Hull has pleased the poll
icians, but what about the people'
He proposes to saddle the nation
With an army twice as large as it
leeds, badly organized, inef1iciently
and with no provision for
eserves available in time of war.
'or this force he asks us to pay the
ost of the army Of one of the
.reat military powers of Europe.
We shall not do it. The Ameri-
an people are still in possession
t their senses, if some statesmen
yo mt M " Journo1
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Boston's aldermen have turned
in expense bills for carriage hire
for 1898 amounting in all to $12,-
600. One alderman's bill is $22l3,
and he claims that every cent of it
was Legitimate expense, incurred in
attending to municipal business.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Her Papa-You must remember
sir, that my daughter has been used
to an atmosphere of refinement.
The Young man-Yes, she told
me the other night that the per-
fume she uses costs 81 40 an ounce,
but know where can get big
discount on the same stuff.-Chi-
cago News.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

E. P. Harper, King, Miss, writes !:
Have used DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver Med
icine IA years for Distressing Dyspepsia
accompanying Rheumatism and Bowel
Troubles. find Il milder and surer in
action than Zeilin's.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
For LN Gripve.

Thomas Whitfield 4 Co., $40 Wabash
av., corner Jackson ST., one Of Chicago s
oldest and most prominent druggists, re-
commend Chamberlain Cough Remedy
for IL grippe, as it not only gives prompt
and complete relief. but also counteracts
any tendency Of Ia grippe to result in
pneumonis. For sale by James A. Lee.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Those who suffer from impaired diges
ton and weak stomachs, and on account
of this have peculiar dread of chills
and fever, will be glad to learn that a
cure for chills and fever is now manufac
tured and universally sold which does moi
injure the stomach but actually benefits it
It Is Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic. Taste
less and guaranteed. Soc. For sale by
~. A. Lee.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine by
expelling from the body the excess Of Bile
and Acids, Improves the Assimilative
Processes, Pnrifes the Blood Tones up
and Strengthens.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
SHOES.

The shoe trade has learned to expect the
finest material, the best workmanship
and the NEWEST in style ut moderate cost
at Mistrot Bros. & Cos. We offer
greater variety iu styles Of toes, and
prices than can be found in the state
outside Of New Orleans.
We keep the assortment always com
plete. We have as great variety now
as we had earlier in the season, for we
replenish the stock frequently.
We are beginning to receive new spring
styles.
We carry all lasts.
A recent shipment of unusual interest is
a large stock Of mems fine shoes in
black, tan and chocolate. Prices from
1925 to $4.00. The latest styles.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

A Sluggish Liver causes Drowsress,
Lethargy and feeling Of Apathy. DR..
NJ A. Simmons Liver Medicine arouses
the Liver, and cheerful energy succeeds
slnggishness
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Bleached table damask, So inches wide, Mt
25c.
Very heavy half bleached table damask 81
inches wide, at 35c.
Heavy half bleached linen GA inches wide
at 40c.
Full bleached linen damask, SO inches
wide, at 50c.
Heavy full bleached linen damask, 20
inches wide, Mt 60c
Finer grade ~ inches wide. at Toe.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
Calicoes, Ginghams, etc.

American indigo or Guinea Blue, (the best
made) 25 yds for $1.0O.
Hamilton fast red calico will not fade, o
large variety Of designs, IS yds for @f 90
Allen brocades, Martha Washington and
other high grade calicoss, IS yds for $l.
Simpsons half mourning and solid black
calicoes (will not fade) % yds for $1.OO.
Golden seal Turkey red calico 32 inches
wide, ct &c.
We have the best grade Of &c Outing fan.
nels In the State. Great variety Of de-
signs and colors, very heavy, q inches
wide, at Sc . yard.
Heavier grades at 8lac and 1Oc.
Fine ginghams dress styles, fast colofs, at
DC y yard.
Better grades at ~, 81 and Zoe yard.
Fine Cheviots for boys waists and mems
shirts, soft material, fast colors, at l0c
yard
Yard wide Percales, handsome designs,
fast colors, dress aud shirtihg styles, at
Ga. ~, SIS. Zoe and 12hs yard.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Figured red table damask, 54 inches wide,
At 16c yard.
Fast red table damask. 81 inches wide, at
25c a yard.
Heavy fast red damask, SO inches wide, at
35c . yard.
Bates oil red damask, best made, abso-
lutely fast colors, SO inches wide great
variety Of designs, 4Oc.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Bearing Down Sensations, Internal Heat
and Female Weaknesses are cured by use
Of Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
THE ENTERPRISE

| OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF IBERIA PARISH
AND TOWN or NEW IBERIA
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
Dream of the Past
Still are they mine

1is JOY unspeakable thus now, as then,
To see those visions, though they may not last
May never come again.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Lonsdale Co, very heavy, no dressing,
20 yards for $1.0O.
Lonsdale green ticket domestic, one yard
wide, one Of the best brands made, 16
yards for 81 90.
long cloth. ETC., Mt correct
prices.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
NAPKINS.

White fringed damask napkins 12 inches
square, SOC dozen.
White fringed damask napkins ID inches
square, Zoe dozen,
White fringed damask napkins Is inches
square, at 75c dozen.
Fine fringed damask napkins at 90c, 95c
$1.0O and $1.25.
Also large line of damask napkins in
bolt at 75c up to $2.75 dozen.
Colored fringed damask napkins in red
and-white and blue-and- white, at SOC
and zoe dozen.
Ladies Capes and Fur Collar
cites
We have only few fine plush capes
and fine collarettes, which have been re-
duced one third to close out. A few fine
black, tanand wine colored cloth eapes
have also been slaughtered. Not one
must remain to be carried over to next
season. The prices we have put on
them guarantees q speedy departure.
See these at once if interested. They
will not be here long.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04

Still are they mine
Not Of the earth, all earthly and unblest;
Their home within my heart. my soul the shrine
Where they 30 calmly rest Lyle
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04
Unbleached Domestics & Drill

Yard wide Galveston b cotton, &c.
Yard wide Lewis's LII cotton, Axe.
Yard wide Peaks Of Otter, very fine Sea
Island cotton, at Sc.
Yard wide Exposition, an extra heavy
brown cotton, at DC.
Heavy unbleached drill, rs yd wide, ut &c.
Heavier unbleached drill at ~ and StSc
Unbleached Pepperell drill, very soft and
heavy, IA yds for $1.O0.
Bleached Pepperell drill at 81.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1899-02-04


With % unlimited
, 1899-02-21

The self made man is by no means
solely the product of modern times.
Columbus was a eaver Franklin was
a journeyman printer, Pope Sixtus V
was employed in his younger days in
keeping swine, Robert Burns was a
plowman, Esop was a slave, Homer was
a beggar, Daniel De Foe was apprenticed
to a hosier, Demosthenes was the son
of a cutler, while Virgil was a bakers
son. Ben Jonson was a ~bricklayer, Ger.
vantes was a common soldier, Canova's
father was n stonecutter and Captain
Cook commenced life as a cabin boy.
Haydn. the musician, was the son of a
poor wheelwright, Pizarro, instead of
going to school, was sen to keep hogs,
kirke Whites father wa a butcher,
and Keats father kept a livery stable.
, 1899-02-21

A lady, grieyously tormented with a
corn on her zoe, was advised by one of
her friends tc anoint it with phosphorus,
which in q weak moment she did, but
forgot to tell her husband before retir-
ing at night. 1t had just turned ~
when the husband awoke, and was star
tied to see something sparkling at the
foot of the bed.
He had never heard of a freely in the
locality, MOI did he ever remember see
ing such a terrible looking object as
the toe presented. Reaching carefully
out Of bed till he found one of his slip
pers be raised it high in the air and
brought it down with great force upon
the mysterious light.
A shrek and an avalanche of bed
clothes, and all was over. When at last
he released himself from the bedclothes,
he discovered his wife groaning in a
corner of the bedroom, but she had not
got that phosphorated oorn.-London
Answers
, 1899-02-21
THE PRICE OF PEPPER.
1t Helped to CianEe the History of
the Old World.

"
1t Helped to Change the History of
the Old World.
In the sixteenth century all the pep
per consumed in England was bought
by the English merchants from the
Dutch, who brought it from India.
Owing to racial jealousy, the Dutch
traders in 1899 raised the cost from 3
shillings to G shillines per pound. This
petty display Of i'll feeling caused con-
siderable annoyance to the English mer-
chants and aroused in them that feeling
of independence which has always been
so characteristic of our race,
, 1899-02-21

The assertion made by the Denver
News and circulated by designing par
ties that Samuel H. Campbell is not a
resident of Wyoming is for purely po-
Htical purposes and should be treated
with hat same consideration one would
give a populistic bowler from western
Kansas. Mr.. Campbell has been a resi-
dent Of this city and has voted here
since the ~glassworks were first estab-
lished. Like many homesteaders. he
has been occasionally compelled to
leave the rooftree in order to make a
living for his family, but Wyoming is
the state of his adoption and Laramie
is his home.
, 1899-02-21
How Mozart Inprovised.

Some interesting things are recorded
Of Mozart, who. like Mendelssohn and
Beethoven, was great at improvisation.
At n party of musicians one day he in
vited Mime. Niclas, the vocalist OF his
day, to suggest a theme, which she did,
and from the refrain she sang he evolved
a brilliant and charming fantasia.
jain, in his Life" mentions that
when as a child he extemporized a song
on the word ''Perfido" he became very
excited, struck the clavier like one pos
sessed and several times sprung up from
his seat. After a rehearsal of his lido
meneo'' a writer says the oboe and horn
players went home half crazy, " so de-
lightful to musicians was Mozart's mu-
sic, while during the rehearsal of "Le
Nozze di Figaro" when Benucci was
singing Non pin andrai, " the orches,
ira and listeners were all at the same
moment so excited and enthusiastic over
it they rose as one man, crying,
Bravo, bravo, maestro; viva, viva,
grande Mozart, " When the composer of
the immortal Twelfth Mass" produced
his "E%ntfuhrung u dem Serail'' in
1852, the emperor of Austria expressed
the opinion that it was too fine for Our
ears, my dear MoZart-too many notes. -
To which Mozart replied, Exactly as
many notes as are required, your maj.
| aSty ~
, 1899-02-21

Where docks now line the river front
and merchantmen float shaggy natives
padded their little craft and tished
They were hardy and adventurous, and,
content neither with gatheying sheIltish
on the shore nor with hooking the
salmon and sporting they attacked and
captured the larger visitors to the firth,
notably the porpoise. Taey hunted, too,
and, with ~venisou from the forests and
beyond the law and fish from the river,
no doubt Jared sumptuously every day
These hunters and fishermen lived ON
Tayside at ii period so remote that the
most cautious guess concerning it takes
on a shade of reckIessness. Less than 20
years & they were found to have left
a record of themselves in a rubbish
heap known in scientific nomenclature
asa Kitchen hidden. Raking through
the debris of the life primeval disclosed,
says Mr.. Lamb. ''shells of edible mol.
lusks mixed with a quantity of burned
wood, pieces of zone artificially split,
porpoise bones, deers' horns and stone
implements No doubt was thus left
OF the occupation and mode of life Of
the settlers.
Now comes the remarkable part of
the story. The ''midden" was covered
with earth l2 feet deep, "either detritus
or the result of n landslip, and eight
feet above it the excavators found IL
stone collins of the Roman era. ages
must have elapsed, says thu antiquary
between the time when the Stanner-
gate was inhabited by these early fisher
men and the stone period, when the in.
took place. Good Words.
, 1899-02-21

The first attempt at scientific fore
casting of the weather was the result of
a storm which during the Crimean war,
Nov Ia, lS54, almost destroyed the
fleets of France and England. AZ a
storm had RI ed several days earlier in
France valiant, the French minister Of
war, directed that Investigations be
made to see T the two storms were the
same and if the progress of the disturb.
ances could have been foretold. 1t was
demonstrated that the two were in real
ity n sto, n and that its path could
have been ascertained and the fleet fore
warned in ample time to reach safety.
, 1899-02-21
Typical Western People

The sympathy and respect displayed
by the citizens of Walden at the fun
eral OF the unfortunate stranger, Ferd-
inand Levetzow, is worthy of commen-
dalton and is typical of the people of
the park and the west in general, but
the interest shown by C. E. Mosman
and Charles Snyder toward the dead
stranger. in according the body e. more
expensive burial than that allowed by
the county. proves traits of true gener-
osity and Christian charity. Mr.. Loucks
kindly placed several rigs at Mr.. Sny-
der's disposal for use at the funeral
North Park Union.
, 1899-02-21
THE SASSAFRAS PLANT.
From II May n" Drewed n Pleasant
Ten and a Good Mucilagc.

From II May 10" Brewed n Pleasant
Tea and II Good Muciiage.
A correspondent Of the Charleston
News and Courier says of the sassafras
plant: THE whole plant is valuable
for its medicinal properties. The root
makes an excellent tea, spicy and fra
grant, aud has Alternative virtues quite as
good rs the sarsaparilla. The stalks
have an inner pith that, although tedi-
Gus TO extract much of it, when scraped
out and put into cold water and agitased
for a few moments with a spoon forms
a most thick ana tenacious mucilage,
retaining n delicate flavor of the smell
of the sassafTas and is a bland and
soothing drink in f~evers, when the
mouth is dry and great thirst exists. 1t
is frequently retained gratefully when
plain water is elected.
1t is astonishing how m~ucilaginous a
small quantity of this pith makes a
tumbler Of water, which becomes thick,
as gum arabic water. 4 mere teaspoon.
full of the pith taken out of the SINAI!
green branches of the bush will make
three or four tumblerfuls of thick mu-
cilage.
For infamed eyes this mucilaginous
water is very soothing and curative and
has long been used for all forms Of in,
fammation of delicate tissues, but is sc
simple that it is ignored by the profes.
sion.
The oil of sassafras, which is made
from the root AS we'll as other parts Of
the plant, makes a splendid liniment
for pains and aches in combination witt
turpentine in proportion of one-thi:d o.
the former to two-thirds Of the latter
Other stimulating tinctures, such a.
spirits CT ammonia, are sometimes add
ed, but the chief ingredient of the ligh.
ming liniments hawked about by timer
ant quacks are composed principally o
sassnfras oil, which is really pungen
and effective.
, 1899-02-21

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores,
eczema, skin disease, and especially
Piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement
of a good article. Worthless goods are
not initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Frank H. Eggleston.
, 1899-02-21

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps.
q generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
,Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon.
strate the great merits OF the remedy
ELY BROTHERS,
81 Warren ST., New York City.
Rev. John Rei1. Jr.. Of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm TO me. l
can emphasize his statement. 1T is a posi-
tive cure for caturrh if rscd ms directed."-
Rev. Francis w. Poole. Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont
Ely's Cream Ea'rH is the acknowledged
cure for cn:arrh and contains no mercury
nor any ~injrG:C-5 G-cg Price, &c cents.
, 1899-02-21

Did you know, said the tooth car.
penter, looking up from his paper. THAT
the Indians practiced dentistry in the
Earliest times:'
81 didn't know it, replied the man
who had once sat in a dentists chair,
but am rot at all surprised. The In.
dams have always been a brutal and
cruel ace"
Then he laughed gleefully, forgetful
of tue fact that there was still time for
the dentist to add SO or $50 to his bill.
Chicago Post
, 1899-02-21

ever since it started as it has been hard
to tell just when the old thing would
play quits" If 1t would but pull up
its track and go we would again have
good stage accommodations-the early
day blessings as it were.-Converse
County Herald.
, 1899-02-21
STATE PRESS
The Wall of the Copperhead-

The Wall of the Copperhead-
The copperheads who deplore the
ratification of the treaty and the latest
American victory at Manila are spread
ing reports that General Otis has orders
to advance throughout the islands with
fire and sword 1t is a dull day when
the coppery Imagination invents moth
ing to SANDER the government.-Doug-
las Budget.
, 1899-02-21

When the hat bill was under discus
sion in the house the word "headgear''
was changed to "headwear" for fear
the gear" part of it might be constru-
ed to apply to the wheels as well as the
hats.
, 1899-02-21

1t is asserted as a reason why the
legislature did not assault the cigarette
was because it was believed that a man
who did not have any better sense than
to smoke them should be permitted to
Kill himself with as little delay as pos
sible.
, 1899-02-21

]. Sheer. Sedalia. Mo-, conductor on
electric street a line, writes that his
little daughter was very low with Group
and her life saved after all physicians
had failed, only by using One Minute
Cough Cure. Frank H. Eggieston.
, 1899-02-21
AS the season Of the YEAR when pnen,

AS the season Of the year when pneu-
monia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs,
colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung
troubles are to be guarded against,
nothing sis a fine substitute" will IAN
swer the purpose" or is "just as good"
as One Minute Cough Cure. That is
the one infallible remedy for all lung,
throat or bronchial troubles. Insist
vigorously upon having IT II some
thing else" Is offered you. Frank H.
the druggist.
, 1899-02-21
woInan's Wiles.

"What a hold Maud seems to have on
all her rejected suitors."
why shouldn't she, the artful thing?
She always tells a man, when she re-
fuses him, that she is afraid to marry a
handsome man because she would be so
jealous "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
, 1899-02-21

Asparagus vas originally a wild sea
eoast weed of Great Britain and Russia
and is now so plentiful on the Russian
steppcs that the cattle eat it like grass.
In some parts of southern Europe the
seeds are dried and used as a substitute
for coffee. -Philadelphia Inquirer.
, 1899-02-21

General Western Agent,
1904 Farnham ST, Omaha.

Give me a liver regulator and l can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him a bottle of De-
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. F. H. Eggleston, druggist.
, 1899-02-21

why do you consider him such a re-
mlrkable mani"
"Oh, he once wrote an anonymous
interview on a question before the people
without ascribiDg it to "a prominent
man who objects to the use of his nam
for obvious reasons. '"-Chicago Post.
, 1899-02-21
Wants Western Representation

A congress of spinsters is being held
in Avon, N. Y, for the purpose of dis
cussing the causes and conditions of old
maidism and to suggest possible rene
dies. Would it not be well for some of
the western bachelors, who are becom-
ing tired OF single blessedness, to send
a delegate to this meeting to suggest
the advantages of western immigration
as a remedy Saratoga Sun.
, 1899-02-21
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

The eastern office of this paper is at
go to 234 Temple Court Building, New
York City. E. Katz Advertising Agency
In charge, where files may be seer and
advertising contracts made.
, 1899-02-21

The town Of Evanston is being haunt
ed by a ghost and the sinners of that
wicked burg are umping where there
are no bitches.
, 1899-02-21
Senatorial Wisdom

Senator Warren wisely declined to re-
cord his vote in favor of that vicious
McEnery resolution which was adopted
by the senate on Tuesday. While the
resolution is absolutely ineffective so
far as committing this country to any
definite policy with reference to the
government of the Philippines is con-
cerned 1t is most vicious in that it offers
encouragement to Aguinaldo's horde of
rebels, who are responsible for the dis
turbances which have cost the lives of
a number of our brave soldiers and
thousands of the h~alf-savage followers
of the Malay adventurer. The Fill
pinos must be made to respect h au-
thority of their benefactors before they
are fit for self government, or before
any promises for the future are made
then. -Rawlins Republican.
, 1899-02-21

There is positively the dumbest man
l ever saw. Why, that fellow doesn't
know anything"
And yet he is chief assistant in his
wife's intelligence Office. Chicago
News.