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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
INTERESTING LETTER.

The following breezy letter from
Mr.. L. Il. Gaidry has been re
ceived, which we give for the hene-
fit of his Elk aud many Pythian
friends. 1t will he remembered
that Mr.. Gaidry was sent by the
Elk Lodge here to Salt Lake City
to represent them:
1t will be necessary to begin
by relating an incident which had
its birth in New Iberia, when, on
the day | left the dear little city, |
strolled into the local passenger
depot aud requested Frisco ticket
along with a lower birth in Pull
man sleeper. To my latter request
received as au answer, the consol-
ing information that the telegram
ordering birth, which had been
filed at 9 o'clock, was still on file
aud unsent, consequently no birth.
As to the ticket. was informed
after having patiently waited for
an hour aud half, that same
could not be had at that Office
On. ID because there was no one
in the office or about the premises
who could properly fill one out.
MY only recourse then, Gas the
train had arrived) was to buy a
regular ticket to some point west,
where | might secure the ticket in
question, aud with this point in
view boarded the train for Lafay
cite, after having requested n. |.
agent to wire his brother to have
ticket made ont by arrival of train.
To my most innate disgust Lafay
cite broke same news to me as had
New Iberia, whereupon bought
ticket for Houston, making same
request l had made at New Iberia.
Regarding wire instructions that
a dandy start don't you think, aud
with this | dismiss the New Iberia
aud Lafayette incidents.
About 1880 p. m. the 9th inst.
| rolled into Houston where
courteous ticket agent informed me
that he had ia readiness for me
Frisco ticket. After an exchange
of few words boarded the II. &
c. for Fort Worth, where we ar
rived at S:l5 a. m. the following
day (7th). About ten minutes
after reaching there we were speed
ing along the "Denver" road God
forbid) at the marvellous rate of 20
miles per hour. which speed was
maintained until Denver was
reached. We were not destined to
reach Denver however, without en-
counteriug few Obstacles and after
we had travelled some 30 hours
through the arid wastes of North
Texas (Pan Handle), We pulled in
to Trinidad, Colo, and was there
advised of a serious washeut about
ten miles ahead. OF course this
information was read with cheers
init. Well, in a few minutes
came the agreeable news tina.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
vENDOME, SUNDAY, AUG. "A,

Tomorrow night the Townsend
Vaudeville Company is billed to
appear at the Vendome Opera
House in this city. The appear
ance of first class eastern vaude-
vile company here establishes a
precedent in local theatrical circles,
as heretofore the only vaudeville
ever seen has been between the act
specialties that accompany the
regular dramatic companies in the
winter season.
The Townsend Company comes
heralded by both press aud public,
aad particularly by the Times
Democrat, Picavune and other New
Orleans papers, who are unstinted
in their praise of both Miss Town
sends beautiful voice aud the
splendid artists who support her.
Speaking of Miss Townsend's voice
the Picayune says: 'Miss Town.
send conquered her audiences so
completely that there could be no
doubt of her success, aud apart
from her perfectly trained voice
she combined an unusually charm
ing stage presence grace of man.
ner that at once appeals to every
one.n
In the Townsend Company may
be mentioned the kins-Ners, who
are billed as the worlds greatest
equilibrists. The tricks and the
heavy weights that are lifted aud
balanced by this team have caused
a sensation everywhere they have
ever appeared.
Lozelle, the sensational gymnast,
does an act on the trapeze that is
alleged to be one of the greatest
exhibitions of strength and skill
ever. seen in America.
The four Rainbows, singing and
dancing celebrities, are said to be
dancers and vocalists of no mean
power.
Mccarthy aud Bell, blacked
faced comedians, who are said to
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23

Mrs. Thomas, nee Felicie Burke,
of New York, is here the guest of
her relatives, Mrs. w. J. Burke.
Mrs. j. p. Suberbielle aud Mrs. A.
c. Wilson.
Hon. 4. j Cammack is rusticat.
ing among the pine hills Of North
Louisiana,
Miss Susie Smith, OF Pointe
Coupee, is visiting the Soulier
family.
Miss Maud Harding of Donald
sonville, is visiting Miss Groussett.
Mr.. Chas. Walker of Jeanerette.
spent Sunday here.
Miss Corinne Gonsoulin of Jean.
erette, is the guest of Miss Jose.
phine Emmer of East End.
Messrs. +. q. Blumenthal and
Mile Decuir are in New Yo rk
making purchases for their fall
stock.
MIR. L. l.. Slattery of New Or
leans, general agent Of the Fire
mems Insurance Co, is in town
looking after the interests Of his
company.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
HON. ROBT +. RROuSSARD

We are pleased to see i'll our
midst again. Hon. Roht. +, Brous-
Sard. member Of the lower house
at Washington. Mr.. Broussard is
now having a short rest from his
labors and is making the most of
it. The campaign Is approaching
and ST. far. there seems TO be no
opposition to Mr.. Broussard's re-
election. His eminent services
are being recognized on every hand
without regard TO party, As his
record shows he voted for the best
interests of the district His
many projects fer the development
of his district are being pushed
with vigor and we are looking
hopefully forward to the compile
ton of the great commercial canal
which shall put lis In direct COM
munication with the Gulf and a
large coast trade. Then the i'm
provement Of the upper Teche is
another important measure which
Mr.. BrouSsard has had in view for
some time and IL whose efforts the
surveys and reports made by
the Government are mainly due.
The Locks at llaquemlue have also
enlisted his best efforts, and we
shall in a few months see the full
fruition of this great work fraught
with grand results to our entire
district All these projects show
the interchangeable worker. and in
telligent servant of the people, who
appreciate his valuable services
and will, when the day comes, pile
up their votes in appreciation.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
To Va Friends.

Ii is with joy tell you what kodol did
for me. was troubled with my stomach
for several months. Upon being advised
to use kodol. | did so. and words cannot
tell the good it has done me. A neighhor
had dyspepsia SO that he had tried most
everything. told him to use kodol.
Words of gratitude have come to me from
him because recommend it.--Geo. W.
Fry. Viola, Iowa. Health and strength,
Of mind and body. depend on the stomach,
aud normal activity of the digestive or
gans. kodol, the great reconstructive ton
ic, cures all stomach and bowel troubles,
indigestion, dyspepsia. kodol digests any
good food you eat. Take a dose after
meals. Sold by Jno. Il. Taylor. druggist.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
IN MEM0RIAM.
HALL or NEW IBERlA LoDGE.
A., Q1ss l. ~, IL
New IRrRIA, la. Aug. 18th. 100


New lRERIA, Ia, Aug. 18th. 1902.
Whereas. The Supreme Dictator of the
universe has called from amongst us our
beloved brother, Albert NJ. Muntz. to his
last resting place;
Whereas. by the death of brother
Muutz the Lodge has lost n good and
noble brother. and the community gener-
ally have sustained n great Joss.
Therefore, be it resolved, by the Lodge
here assembled that we recognize in his
death Jealous and earnest member. the
community a worthy citizen. loved by all
who knew him,
Be it further Resolved, that the sym
patty of the Lodge be extended to the
bereaved family, and the Charter be
draped for thirty days and page in the
minute book be devoted to his memory.
Respectfully submitted,
ARIsTInE BourTE Committee
+. n. MESTAYER I
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23

have gotten all of the proverblaI
fun of the darby eorked ready for
opening, will be featured with new
songs and a bunch of jokes; while
the always interesting graphoscope
with brand new animated pictures,
will contribute It's share towards
the evening entertainment.
The Townsend Company are all
fresh from'an New Orleans engage
ment, aud will be here but one
night, leaving promptly for the
west after their performance at
this place.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
COOPERATION

We are pleased to note that the
plans suggested regarding our
water supply in previous issues
are being adopted generally. The
business men of Arnaudvillo.
Rrcaux Bridge. St. Martinsviltc,
Now Iberia. Jcancrette and
Franklin. and other towns are
getting together and will soon
hold 4 business meeting, When
a mass meeting of the people OF
this section will be called to
mpmorialize Congress To open
navigation of the upper Teche 10y
means of plans reported 10y
Major Quinn few years ago. IN
which it was shown by that brit
liant Civil Engineer that the
waters of the Atchafalaya could
be utilized for navigation rs well
as irrigation of the thousands OF
acres of fertile land III this dis
trict. which has heretofore cult
waited only such crops a. depend
on the annual rainfall. but com
ing events cast their shadows
before. aud the great event OF
the future is the wonderful cN-
ploitation of the Tcche District
lands for the queen of Southern
cereals. rice. This season has
shown concluSivcly that our
water supply is adequate and
reliable and with the improve
mrnts Indicated we shall have q
section of country that Will not
hr cuualcd, the world over We
trust the good work outlined at
the commencement of thlsartlcit
may 60 on and that the public
| will take 4 general and particular
interest for the great reSultsthat
are to come are worth all efforts
time and money,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
HIS .SjJHf Threatened

while picnicking last month my ll-yoar-
old bny was poisoned by some weed or
plant" says W. II. Dibhle of Sioux City,
Ia. He rubbed the poison off his hands
iuto his eyes and for awhile we We're
afraid he would lose his sight, Finally n
ncighbor recommended DeWltts Witch
Hazel Salvc. The first application helped
him and in a few days he was well as ever.
For skin diseases. cuts, burns, scaldS
wounds. insect bites, DeWitt's Witch
Aazel Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles
at once. Beware of couuterfeits Sold
by Jno. Il. Taylor drug store.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
A MOST PROFITABLE CROP.

Rice is one of the most profit
able crops that the American
planter can produce. We raise
in the United States but little
more than half of the rice that
we consume and our consump-
ton would be increased tenfold
if ourpeoplecould be assured that
they were eating a clean Ameri-
can product. grown by American
labor on American soil Rice Is
more nutritious than wheat flour
and when properly cooked is an
appetizing and inexpensive food,
| The demand for this crop is,
therefore. practically unlimited,
while the supply will always be
limited. because there are but a
few million acres of land in the
United States that are suitable
for rice growing. Experts say
that Southwest Louisiana pro
duces the best rice in the world,
and a recent investigation by the
Department of Agriculture has
brought to light the remarkable
fact that the actual cost of labor
per acre for producing it is less
in the United States than in
China or Japan.
Notwithstanding ourwages are
ten times as high. Where the
harvester is used in our own
State and in Texas and other inn
proved implements and machines
are used. it appears that the cost
of labor per acre is only S2.25 to
SEQ. Wages are high from -
cents to $500 per day according
to the season, but with improved
implements man can farm on
an average SO acres. In Japan,
on the other hand. where wages
are only $1,000 to $500 per
year. a man averages half an
acre. making the cost of labor
so to $50 per acre. or ten times
as much as the cost in the United
States. In China a man cult
Yates one half to two and one half
acres. and his wages are s. or
$40 per year. This great differ
ence in cost in favor of America
is due entirely to the use of labor
saving machines. We prepare
the soil with improved American
plows and harrows. the seed is
drilled in with wheat drills. or
sown by patent sower. and the
crop is harvested, or should be.
with twinebinding harvester.
The yield is all the way from
eight to- twenty-five sacks per
acre of say $50 pounds. often
averaging more than that. and
sells for S3 to $3.50 per barrel of
1872 pounds. depending a great
deal on the care the planter has
shown in producing a high quail
ity of grain.
The profits on a single crop
will often pay all the outlay
necessary for an irrigating
plant.
There is probably no agricul-
tural investment in America that
will pay more certain on profit
able returns. Many of our
plantations on the Teche are adj
mirably situated for the raising
of rice. being fiat and of gradual
descent sufficient to drain. The
presence of the wonderful
stream. Bayou Teche. with
its inexhaustible supply of fresh
sweet water. makes these lands
an ideal rice plantation. with
their extraordinary yields. ease
of transportation, and nearness
to market make them the most
desirable in the world, lands that
can easily be changed from
rice to cane, cotton orcorn. or the
four staple crops grown at the
same time. Southwest Louisi-
ana Industrialist.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
.<eIJ Projection

demands that you be on the alert TO sec
that you get Painkiler Perry Davis J
when YOU ask for it; some dealers will try
and persuade YOU to take something else,
claimed to be Just as good; insist upon
getting Painkiller. the remedy which has
been the worlds family doctor for GO
years: it never fails TO stop diarrhoea,
gripping pains in the stomach or bowels,
dyscntery, etc Large bottles - and 10
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
Cured PARALYSIS.

w. s. Baily, p. O True, Texas, writes
my wife had been suffering five years
with paralysis in her arm, when | was
persuaded to use Billiards. Snow Lini
ment. which cured her all right. have
also used it for old sores. frost bites, and
skin eruptious. 1t does the work. 25e,
soc and 81. 90 bottle at Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
Shutters IN Records.

Twice in hospital, +. A. Guledge, Yer
bena Ala, paid vast sum to doctors to
cure a severe case of piles. causing "a
tumors When all failed, Bucklen's
/ Arniea Salve soon cured him. Subdues
Inflammation, conquers Aches, kills Pains.
| Best salve in the world. 25c at Estorge
nr,r,. ~
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23

Get free sample OF Chamberlain :
Stomach and Liver Tablets at James. \
Lee drug store. They are easier to take
and moro pleasant in effect than pills
Thcn their use is not followed by consti
patton rs it often the case With pills. he
gular size. Sc. per box.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
The World Will Ride

with YOU il you ride in one of our bike
wagons. They're the style and II you
buy one you'll be in good company when
You are on the road. There's n splendid
combination Of style and comfort in the
bike wagons We are selling Body and
finish are perfect, aud the pneumatic tires
make them the easiest riding of vehicles.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-23
I0SINC HIS ROAD

may not be a matter ol serious mo.
mcnt TO a man. as It can I've found
again. but losing your eyesight o. hay
ING /, become impaired Is fatality
that everyone breads lou can I lose
tho road to ECkARTS even il your
oversight is impaired. and we would
advise everyone whose vision is detee-
two 10 visit us rs soon as possible. as
neglect of the eve and its needs will
make the defect more pronounced.
We will examine your eyes free and
m them with perfectly adjusted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-10
SENATOR CLARKs CANDIDACY,

Reports from Washington, d. c., af-
firm that new candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for president in 1905
| is discussed in certain quarters there
His name has developed in the gossip
Regarding the probable chairman of the
democratic congressional campaign
committee this year. The new man is
Senator w. A. Clark of Montana The
report adds that Senator Clark's can
didacy will be strongly opposed by the
old DAILY faction in his own state.
Senator Clark's ambitions in the line
mapped out by the enterplising Wash
ington correspondent will be opposed
by more than the DAILY faction. They
will be most strenuously antagonized
by that large and growing class of vot-
crs to whom the Montana method of
securing senatorships, as employed by
Mr.. Clark, proves utter unfitness for
public life
The Montana election scandals are
recent history, TOO recent Tor senator
Clark's embryotic candidacy. That
DAILY is dead and Clark is in control of
the situation in his own state is unfor-
tunately true, but the thinking voters
of other states are thoroughly alive to
Senator clark's political character. 1t
is incredible that the leaders of the
democratic party or the thoughtful
men who may be affiliated with that
organization will ever endorse Clark's
presidential hopes. There are thou
sands among the ranks of the unterri-
fed to whom the honor of the presi-
Dental nomination is due before Clark
is dreamed of.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-10
salary. The British manufac.

laborer's salary. The British manufac-
turer Is not prone to investigate.
And in these different traits of the
two competing manufacturers lies the
secret of the American manufacturers
supremacy. He is eternally Investigate
ing, trying on, condemning or approx
ing. He employs the man who knows
more than he does himself and pays
him for the knowledge. He listens to a
suggestion from the youngest man in
his employ and advances him in pro-
portion as his knowledge and sugges-
ton is valuable. The engineer, or the
specialist in America furnishes the
trained brains in his department. The
successful manufacturer groups his de-
partments together and thus launches
an irresistible attack at his competitor.
In manufactures, in mining, in the
great and successful business ventures
of the world, America leads the rest of
the earth. The reason is found in the
training of the subordin;ltes of her
business armies and the keen eye of it's
generals for capacity, keenness and
knowledge In the rank and file.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-10
BUSINESS FEATURES.

According to Dun's report, bushes
conditions remain practically un
changed, considerable dizziness pre-
vailing. The floods in the east hav
! damaged eastern manufactures an,
caused delay of goods in transit, thu
railway earnings exhibit an extremel.
satisfactory showing in the face of OPP
| position by the elements. Prices o
! commodities have advanced during tn
past month. the advance amounting L
IL per cent compared with figures o
March 1, 1900.
At Pittsburg foods, While temporar
lily reducing production thru the en-.
forced idleness of many mills. have no
affected to any serious extent the mar.
ket in iron and steel. The demand fol
rails is enormous and mills can mo-
take care of the business offered, as
bsuiness already booked is sufficient fol
the greater part of the Year. Cut mai
manufacturers have raised their prices
81 per ton, or cents keg. The ten
and trade is generally satisfactory.
Cleveland reports general trade ac-
tive and the dry goods people report a
nice increase in trade. Lumber of the
better grades is at about one third
advance over last years prices.
Salt Lakes situation and outlook has
been much improved by the good SHOWS
which forecast a liberal crop. Jobbing
trade is in healthy state and last
months business shows gain over the
same month of the previous year.
In Denver trade conditions are slow
and generally unsatisfactory Jobbers
estimate a loss of 10 per cent under last
years trade. Collections are reported
slow. Groceries show a slight improve
ment.
AT Boston much irregularity is re-
ported. Some branches are fairly ac-
tive, others remaining quiet. Spring
is slow and backward
Moderate sales of wool has checked the
upward tendency in this line, tho wool
en- mills are running full. Money is
firmer. but in light demand.
Philadelphia notes an increase OF
trade in the volume of shoe business
and activity in all lines connected with
ron, steel and coal. Building has re-
eeived setback on account of the de-
struction of transportation facilities by
food and consequent non delivery of
material. Collections are fair and the
general outlook good.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-10
Failures in February.

New York, March S.-Commercia1 in
solvencies in February. according to re-
ports to r. G.. Dun & Co., were 1.104 in
number with an aggregate indebted
ness of S11, 3O2,029. In the same month
amounting to $11,2S7,211. The moder-
ate increases in number was mainly
due to misfortune at the south, where
bankruptcies We're numerous in general
stores, altho the amount of money in
volved was not large. Manufacturing
failures during February were 23S in
number and s4,915.015 in amount, COM
pared with 212 last year for $4,39S.741.
Trading insolvencies numbered 500 and
aggregates $4.737,591, against ISL last
year owing $4,444,S73. OF other COM
mercial disasters there were 66, involv-
ing $1,649,523, compared with SO in
February, 1901, aggregating s2.44S,597.
This division showed a material de-
crease in liabilities as compared with
last years losses. In the class cover
ing banks, trust companies and other
fiduciary institutions the comparison is
still more satisfactory, only three fail
ures being reported during February
involving but s145,O00, compared with
seven last year for $432,132.
Canadian failures during February
numbered 124, with total liabilities Of
s1,O94.774, of which 10 were in manu-
featuring for $36,s00 and 107 in trading
for $900,974, while of other commercial
insolvencies there were two owing
$4,000