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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-03-02

1t is.useless and unfair to sc0ld
the voters for neglecting to pay
their poll tax or to accuse them OIL
Of beng so penurious that they
prefer a dollar to the right to vote
for that is not the case. The falll
lies with those who SO cOnstructea
the Louisiana constitution as "
fine a man for exercising whae
should be a freely extended PRIV
lege. The policy of restricting tne
suffrage by selling the right =
vote for money, no matter nov
good the cause in which 1t is 70 10
expended, is not democratic, anu
the men who put it in force nave
no reason 10 feel proud OF IT.
Lake Charles American.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-03-02

Call a girl chick and she smiles
call widow a hen and she hOwls.
Call a young woman a witch and
she is pleased: call an old woman
witch and she is indignant. Call
a girl Il kitten and she rather likes
1t; call a woman a cat and she
hates you. Women are queer. If
you call a man a gay dog, it will
tiatter him call him a pup, a
hound or a cur, and he will try to
alter the map of your face. He
doesn't mind being called a bull or
bear, yet he will object to being
mentioned as calf or cub. Men
are queer, toO.--The st. Paul
Globe.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-03-02

Som ody has been collecting
funny ,vert>e nents from the
papers ere are few specimens;
"Wa ad-An organist and 6cy
to blow ne same.
"Bu log for sale; will eat any
thing; y fond of children.
eva ed-A boy to be partly
outside md partly behind the
counter.
"Wl, ow in comfortable ciIcuN-
stances wishes to marry two sons.
"Annr al sale now on. Don't 90
elsewhelJ to be cheated-come IN
here.
"Ws: ted-A room by two
gentlems ! about 80 feet long and 90
feet bred.
GA l&ly wants to sell her piano,
as she is gong abroad IN strong
iron frame.
"host-Near Hlghgate archway,
an umbrella belonging to a gentle
man Wi bent RIB snd bone
handle.
"Wau ea-For the summer, a
cottage a small family with good
drainage
"MF. Brown, furrier, begs to
announes Tat ne will make up
gowns, cepes, etc /, for ladies' out of
their ow' skins. Exchange.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-03-02

The new postoffice ruling las
gone into effect imposing a fine Of
5000 or one years imprisonment
on any one who through careless.
ness or otherwise takes mail not
belonging to them from the office
and fails to return it immediately.
This applies to newspapers as well
as letters and other valuable mail.
People when taking their mail
from the office should examine if
before taking it out of the build:
ing; it will only take a moment
and may save a great deal Of
trouble.A'To say it was the post
masters fault will cut no figure
under this ruling.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-03-02

A II vspaper man WAS askcdto
publis. III article roasting a Citl-
zen. Certainly" he said to the
caller, what shall | say He
was i nished the outline of
what ] wanted and wrote an ar
ticle t t was a scorcher. Chats
splenG - exclaimed the friend,
deligl | when the article was
read t lin, that'll make his old
hair c kle." ''All right said
the e; Or, .'let's see, what are
your il iaIs - Good heavens
said IL citizen, you are not going
to sigl " name to that - "Why
not as | the editor " Il wouldn't
havea one know ! had anything
to do , h that for the. world. !
can't (. ,rd to get into a scrap
with II neighborS The editor
smiled 1eney0lently and said :
"Why ould | mix up i'll a SCRAP
that q not concern me Why
shoulG III expect me to assume
the BIZ for the publication of an
article which you are afraid t
sign j II name ?" The man
stoppe he paper and went away
mad. - xchange.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-03-02

Franklin was turned over to IL.
Hoo iloos on Saturday last. III.
occasion was the assembling of Hoo
iioos from all over the State -,
thpy had a glorious time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
IN The SAME FIX.


relieve the state Of NucGtnn from the bur
den Of maintaining troops 10 keep the In
diars from revolt. The federal government
medtates Il very lust plan with the In
dans thar of giving all the pacihcos or
peaccahlc men ranches and aiding them 80
start on an agricultural career.
The American Institute of Mining En-
gineers were taken out to view the drainage
works Of the valley Of Mexico today, They
are being most Hospitality entertained.
Tonight concert and reception wcre
given In their honor at the ChapultepGc
restaurant by the merchants, bankers, rHil-
loaders and engineers of Mexico city. To
morrow they will make a trip over the
Cuernavaca and Pacific to CusrnavacA NJ
guests of Colonel Hampson, the president
Of the iORd.
The prosecuting attorney Of the district
court has recommended penalty of three
years Imprisonment aud a fne Of $iooo for
Ortiz villa Frias, Arias and others, con
victed of counteTfeitiDg American dollars.
Today the delegation Of Argentine Re
public to the Pan American congress en-
tertained their American and Mexican col
leagues at banquet. The full delegation
of the United States was present
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
WANT A NEW PRESIDENT.
General Rafael Reyes May Be Given
Place in Colombia.
ne HAS BEEN APPOINTED DESIGNATE.
Office Was Created for Him So That He
Would Come into the Office Upon
Retirement of Incumbent.

Washington. November 1S.-rhe Coiom-
hian government is making an earnest ef-
fort. and In an interesting way, TO solve
the troubles which have arisen in fits ex-
ccutiye branch The hEt official act or
tho new Colombian congress Is to appoint
"designatio," an ofhcinl who succeeds TO
tho presidency upon tho Retirement OF both
the president and vice president General
Rafael Reyes. Colombian minister 10
France, now IN attendance upon tho con
grcss Of American republics at tue city Of
Mexico, MS one Of the Colombian dele
gates, holds that position
Information has reached the Colombian
legation here that committee, composed
OF three Colombian officials. Is about TO
leave Boguta for Mexico City 10 eudeayor
to induce General Reyes TO accompany It
back to the Colombian capitol and take
up the rriEs OF government Notvithstand.
ing the fart that the former president, San
Clementc has been out of Office for some
lime, IL Is true that he Is still the constitu.
ti9nsl president OF Colombia and he has yet
to tender his resignation from that office.
However, San Ctenente. ir is said, has
said he will tender his resignation provided
President Maroquin. who is constitutiOnallY
A great many Of the present coinplica-
tons In Colombia hive arisen out OF this
situation. and the strong factions back OF
the committee see In General Reyes an
official with a clean title to the presi
dancy, n, as they confidently believe, PTesi-
dent Maroquin can be induced to relin.
qulsh HIS cfficc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
MEXICAN TRUST COMPANY
STANDARD OIL INTERESTS MAY
ESTABLISH ONE.
Extensive Changes viii Have to Be
Made in Existing Laws to Give
II Full Scope.

Mexico city November 13.--Renewed re,
norts In financial circles attribute to the
Standard OIL group the purpose to estab-
ish a large trust company here which will
10 banking business and provide means
Tor financing large American undertakings,
these being continually growing in impor-
lance. Present Mexican legislation does
not contemplate trust companies as they
IRE known In the United States. and there
viii have 10 be extensive changes made in
existing laws 10 give full scope TO a trust
company. This. it ls now said, Is under
consideration by the governor.
It is recognized that this country's bust
aess development has reached point
where trust companies are necessary Old
Established banking interests resent the
increase Of American financial influence and
viii probably make opposition 10 Ehe eff
fecting OF changes In the laws favorable to
the new American financial project. How
ever. the administration Is not hostile 20
American business influence and will proba-
bly, favor large trust company which
would surely assume an important place
IN the banking world here
II is proposed 10 establish q new indus
rial colony In the southern psrt of the
state Of Yucatan. This Is believed 10 he
be hest plan for the pacihcation Of that
region and the luestan press fsvors the
Idea as likely, II carried out, 10 greatly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
THE PROSPECTS FOR PEACE
DESPITE RUMoRs OF NEGOTIATIONS
THEY ARE STILL CLOUDED.
A Story That Armed Beers Have Ap-
preached Kitchener for Terms Re
narded as Transparent Fiction.

New York, November 13.-Peace nerotia.
lions nre reported from every quarter ex
cept Botha's headquarters in the saddle,
says the London representative OF the
Tribune, The national liberal federation
is agilating for a full and explicit declare.
ton Of terms from Downing street. hut
this is a political aianenyer directed by the
ro-Boers. Kruger ana Leyds are credited.
for the first time, with a willingness 10
consider something less than actual ma.
tional independence as basis for peace,
but the rumors from Holland are contra
dictory and llusory.
There is a story that the Beers in arms
have approached Kitchener and have init
mated a desire for peace, without any ref
erence to Kruger, Steyn or Botha. but this
is transparent fiction, started for the
purpose OF explaining salisbury's yelled
reference TO grounds Of confidence which
he could not lay bare There can be no
peace while 5000 Beers and Cape rebels
hold the field under a dozen or more gusr-
rllla leaders
Kltchener's last report shows how scat
tered these forces are and how narrow Is
their range OF operations Dewet has re-
appeared IN a quarter of the Orange River
colony where he can cooperate With Botha
and IL is surmised that another attempt TO
invade Natal Is impending.
The recent address OF Charles rrancis
Adams of Boston, drawing an analogy be.
tween the conditions in South Africa aud
those in the United state1 &C the ume 9.
fbe Ammonia ttox surrender and showing thRt
lee Reused 10 sanction guerrilla warfare
because he considered Il Immoral and an-
christian, has produced : deeP imp sssN;.
H. hos dacided to reprint the text of the
address add in pamphlet form for the beueht Of
pro-Boer sympathizers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
General Observations.

Observations taken by United STA
weather bureau at p. M, foth NERO
lime: lcmpeTh- NJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS
Eighth Annual Convention in Session at
Washington.
TEXAS WOMEN TAKING ACTIVE PART
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson Was introduced
to the BODY and Received an ova-
tion-Other sncldents.

Wilmington. \. c.. November 13.-'rhe
eighth annual convention of the United
Daughters Of the Confedoracy was called
to order in the Young Mems Christian AsSo-
citation auditorium in this city this morn
Ing by Mrs Edwin Wood of Jacksonville,
Fla. their president
About 10 officers and delegates are In
attendance, representing every Southern
State and several States in the North
During the session this morning the visitors
were welcomed in behalf of Cape Fear
chapter by Mrs. w NJ. Parsley, president;
in behalf OF the city by Mayor A NJ wad-
dell and for the state by Charles b. Ay.
cock
Mrs. Wood president Of the convention,
responded Mrs. Stonewall Jackson Of
Charlotte who IS the guest of friends in
the city, was formally introduced TO the
assemblagc and was accorded an ovation
Miss Adella Dunoyant, historian of the
Texas division, closed the morning session
with nm address upon principles in Their
Relation to Human Action" the same
being an able defense Of secession.
Mrs Cornelia r. Stone Of Galveston,
Texas, presented on behalf Of Mrs. NJ. Il.
MacGil Rosenbure of Texas, a handsome
silk nag as il was first adopted by the
Confederacy. The sta1 Is surmounted by, a
Maltese cross, an emblem OF Maryland, the
native state Of DR.. Charles MacGill and
Mrs. Ragin MacGill, for whom the flag IS
designed as a memorial
The business session was entirely taken
nm with q settlement Of controversy over
the representation to be allowed each d.
vision incident 10 the report OF the creden-
tials committee.
Tonight the visitors were guests ~ the
local chapter at an elaborate reception ut
the orion hotel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
INCREASED DEATH LIST.
PROBABLY MORE THAN A HUNDRED
LIVES LOST.
Gale Over Great Britain and Ireland Has
Bean Severe--T oriental Rains Caused
Disastrous Floods,

London. November 13.-I'he gale which
has been sypeninp oyer Great Rritafn md
- a., 49,, 49,. A., ,,,t,,,,,.,
H''""" l"' ''' past '"V ""'' N"n''"u,"
undated AT many coast points. over the
Welsh lowlHndg the torrcutial rains are
,,...,,.,,.,, ...t,., ,It...,.t.,,s a,,,,ds n
in'I'"sl'e' 'a"''ns '''"''' Jus "''"9'
ports Of wrecks aud casualties continue TO
come in. The death list, made M of three
-. f,,,,. hos al, o,,,,,ogato ,,,nroachipg too
W. i'"'' n"' d" 'ss''s"', "P'' ''''s ~
The mail boat Nord from Dover from
Calais, which last night ran down tho
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
LuNcHEp AT WHITE HOUSE.
Senator Bailey Of Texas Called on tn,
President.

fTGbtuGUts
Washington, November 10 p Senator
Spooner OF Wisconsin and Senator Bailey OF
Texas saw the president today and the
former. together with ex-senator Donald
Cameron Of Pennsylvania. took luncheon
at the White House
Senator Spooner declined TO discuss the
questions of reciprocity and tarin, but ex-
pressed the opinion that the new treaty
with Great Britain would be ratified and
the canal bill passed at the approaching
session ~ congress
Senator Bailey who was for two con
crosses the leader Of the minority In the
house. says that so far as he is aware there
VIII be no meeting Of the minority sena-
tors 10 determine upon a policy Of opp0si-
tion In the coming congress; He Is Inclined
to think that events will he likely 20 de-
termine their course.
treaty was the strong American treaty It
was reported 10 he. nc would gladly give
Il his support.
A delegation from the Land Grant Col,
legc association, which Is meeting In this
city, formally paid the respects Of the
association 70 the president today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
Cold Shipments to Europe.

New York. November lS--5olo TO inc
amount OF "a, 10000 has been engaged for
Shipment TO Europe tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
OUTBREAK ON LUzON
American Cavalry Surprised Band Of
lntrenched Natives.
THEY WERE WELL ARMED.
Finally Routed Leaving Sixteen Dead
on the Field.
FILIPINOS ARE SECURING RIFLES.
Two Large Boat Loads Landed on the
Batangas PenlnSular.
FILIpINOS ARE SECURING RIFLES.
A MOVE FOR AGUINALDVS RELEASE.
Possible That Hsbeas Corpus Proceed
inos VIII Be Begun. but the Writ
Has Already Been Denied.

Manila. November 13-Captain Hartman's
troop of the First cavalry early this morning
surprised 400 insurgents at Buan in Matan-
sas province, Southwestern Luzon. Half
the insurgents were armed with rlncs.
They were prepared for an attack and
were in rlho pits. The cavalry attacked
the insurgents on the nank, killing sixteen
Of them. wounding Eve and capturing nine
rides. Tho Insurgents broke and RAN. che
cavalfy pursuing them.
Two large boatleads Of arms are report.
ed to have landed on the southern part
Of tho Batangas peninsula and taken to
DurangaD.
Major West, stationed In that locality. ID
endeavorinE 10 find these arms
THE CASE OF AGuINALDo.
Washington, November 13-while the war
department. has not been advised Of the
reported step to secure the release OF
Aguinnldo from captivity through writ Of
habeas corpus they were prepared for a
move In that direction. few weeks ~Eo
the FIRST application Of the kind was made
In the case Of military prisoner and as
there was some indication of dIsposltial
on the part OF the commission 10 uphold
tho right of habeas corpus In that case
the department was obliged TO cable some
Instructions both 10 the commission and to
General Chaffec, the result of which was
practical denial Of the writ.
Tho war department officials have depre-
Gated the making Of an issue OF this Inn
portRnt point, peudng the decision Of the
supreme court in "thc Fourteen Diamond
Ring Case" Involving the question ms to
whether the constitution follows the flag.
Up to this lime there has %Ssn no real
test Of the right Of appeal from the Philip.
nine court TO tine Federal courts here nor
Of the right or habeas corpus in the Phil.
ipplnes. As far as Agunsldo Is concerned
II ia said that his captivity Is only nominal
The only evidence OF IL consists In the 50.
pearance by his side Of an army nffcer
when he walks about the town for he IA
free TO SO almost anywhere Moreover. IL
IS said that this escort Is PERHAPS necps-
snry 70 protect AguiuRldo from assault. as
he has been threatened by the secret SO.
clothes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN VESSELS.
Especial to The Post)
Pensacola

I0ptVIuI 10 thu IUhIJ
Charleston. S. C.-Arrlved; sprlngwell
Br), from Galveston.
Pensacola, Fla.-Arrlved: Pensacola
(Am.), from Galveston
Port Eads, La.--Arrived: Bergenseren
(Nor.), from Livingston via Belize; still
water (Am.l, from Port Llmon; Algiers
(Am.) from New York Sailed: Hyades
OBJ, from Cape Town. Africa, with sup.
piled for the British army Elmar (Am.),
for New York; Comus .Am.l, for New York
New York-S Sailed: Denver, Galveston.
IiZard-Passed: Arcadia GER, from
Galveston for Hamburg.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
Texans in New York.

lopcCllI ~ IHV ""'I
New York, Noyember, i$;u ~ ToI toi'o"i"S
T t4ouston--I. II, d. Wilson, Hoffman,
Gainesvllle-E, D. Mosler' Charles MOS
lei, ST. Denis. vts.h avanuo
San Angeio--Mrs. Arson Fitth aVenu an,,
Imperial. co.'s Nova-re
Denlson-Frank Hartley, Heraln SquaIe'
1;alVeston-E. ]. Roberts haielsh'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
ANOTHER REVOLT AGAINST CASTRO.
General Juan Peitri Is at the Head Of
Movement at Caraoobo.

New York, November 13.-The Port OF
Spain. Trinidad correspondent of the Her
aid. cables General Juan Petrl has raised
another revolt against President Castro's
government The uprising Is at Carabobo.
Gc----al Peitrl has been Joined by several
dstfts he'd voneauelans.
The resignation Of Senior Velutinl. the
Venezuelan minister Of the interior, " an.
tlcipated As the result OF President Cas-
tro's reply TO tho Pan American Congress
in reference 10 difficulties between Nene
zuela and Colombia. Senior Aureto Val
hurena, who rose against Castro NJ Tur-
nero and was captured, hiss been liberated
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-14
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. November l3.-Eastern Tex
as-Partly cloudy Thursday,wth showers IN
northeast portion. Friday fair; light north
eastery winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory showers
Thursday Friday fair; variable winds.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-02-15
Storm Party.

The members OF the Primitive
Baptist church OF this city and
friends organized themselves into
u "storm party" last Monday night
and made n raid on the home OF
their pastor, Elder S. A.. Elkin,
with all kinds Of good things to
eat. The Judge and his good wife
were taken by surprise, but rccov-
ed themselves in time to arrange
for n very pleasant evening with
their guests. These tokens OF cs-
TEEN and respect are always touch
lug expressions OF good will that
make the ministers OF the gospel
feel their labors are not In vain.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-02-15

Prof. John W. Davis OF Bellnvw-
er, announces in this weeks Tri-
bunc a. a candidate for School
Commissioner of Montgomery
county, subject to the vote of the
people at the April election. Prof.
Davis has had an extensive and
successful experience In both coun-
try and city schools which
thoroughly acqusints him with
the needs OF our schools. He Is
thoroughly educated and now holds
a state certificate. Should the peo-
pie elect Mr.. Davis we believe he
will All the ofice satisfactorily and
do his whole duty.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-02-15
ROdGers-Recf0r.

James ii. Rodgers and Miss Eli
zabeth Rector, both of the Gamma
neighborhood were married in this
city, Tuesday, Feb. IL, at the home
OF Elder w. l.. Carr. officiating
minister.
c. IL. Laird OF Washington, d. C.
Is here this week in attendance at
the funeral of his father, David C.
Laird, who was buried Tuesday
forenoon. Mr.. Laird has held his
position in the postofice depart
ment at Washington for the past
20 years, the changes in the diifer-
ent administrations not having af-
fectad him in his position.
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
"psssses what yes sat.s
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-02-15
SCHOOL. ENTERTAINMENT.

Miss Blanche Basket, who Is
teaching at the Knox School, and
her pupils are making preparations
for a school entertainment to be
given ut their school house on the
night Of Feb. 81. Every thing bids
fair for a most pleasant and en-
joyable evening. The programme
will consist of songs, recitations,
dialogues, etc. The public are cor
daily invited to attend and spend
n pleasant evening, Thursday
night February n.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-02-15

Grandmother Sparks was
taken to the home of her son
near Gamma Sunday, where
she will make her home. We
hope she suffered no %inconve-
nienee from the long trip.
W. =. Chaplin came up
from st. Louis Tuesday and
Wednesday he underwent IN
operation on his chest where
a large abcess had formed.
He stood the operation splen-
didly and is getting along
nicely. We hope he will soon
recover entirely from it.
News reached here Satur-
day morning of the death of
Mrs. Sarah Branham of viii
liamsburg. She suffered OF
typhoid pneumonia. but suf-
fered and fingered 81 long
her friends here began to hope
for her recovery. But the
death angel plucked her from
us ut the dawn of Saturday
morning. Aunt Sarah was
~ years of age, and she had
lead one of the most active
and useful lives-She will be
greatly missed by the entire
COMMUNICATIVE grand exam-
pie of her Christian life and
her noble deeds of kindness
and charity are no more-but
the memory Of her will live
forever with all who were pri-
viledged to know her.