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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
Insurance Rates Raised.

Citizens of Louisiana whose in
surance has expired or whose risks
have not been rerated within the
past twelve months will have the
privilege of paying an advance of
IS per cent over the rates heretofore
charged by the insurance compan-
les.
In other States this advance APP
plies onl y to frame store buildings,
stock of merchandise and other
especially hasardous -ssks, but in
Louisiana there - " which pro-
hibits discriminacl0l(s, and the COM
panies chartered in this State have
made a horizontal increase of 25
per cent.
There is also a law on the statute
books of this State which prohibits
any concerted action among the in
snrance companies, and while no
such action has been taken, the
effect is the some, as the companies
have put the advance into effect.
All this in the face of promises
made but a short time ago, that
rates would be lowered in consid-
GRAFTON of the fact that we have now
waterworks with constant pressure
and whose effectiveness has been
practically tested on numerous oc-
casions. Reductions were made as
soon as the waterworks were in op-
GRAFTON, and nothing has occurred
since, that has increased the haz-
zard to such an extent as to war;
rant this advance. If the Insurance
companies could afford to protect
at given rate then, they can do so
now, and our citizens should kick
with both feet at this recent ad-
vance of % per cent.
WHY NOT OWN
YOUR OWN HOME?
Buy on easy terms through tn
Iberia Building Association.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
CROP NOTES.

This week has been Il favorable
one for the farming aud planting
interests. The amount Of unplant-
ed cane is very small, next week
will see the entire crop planted.
The acreage will be almost as large
as last year There is a more con
fident feeling among cane planters
owing to the splendid fight that has
been made for our interests at
Washington for retention of the
duties, and the work of the Brus-
sells conference
While the question of reduction
has not been fully settled, still it
has been so narrowed down that it
will not materially harm the sugar
interests, if the compromise offered
of 20 per cent for one year is ac-
cepted.
Our rice interests are on the
boom, many new pumping plants
can be seen in course Of erection all
along the bayou for an. extent of
forty miles ranging in capacity
from 200 acres to 1000 acres. Ibe-
ria's rice crop for 1902 will be a
surprise when its figures are han
ded in next fall.
Some old steamboatmen predict
that the operation of so many
pumps will so decrease the stage of
water, that only boats Of lightest
draught will be able to navigate.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

The Grand Lodge, Knights Of
Honor Of the State of Louisiana
met in the City of New Orleans on
Monday aud Tuesday March 10th
and 1lth. The session was one Of
the most important in the history
OF the organization aud the work
was both interesting and crafty
ing to the members. The reports
Of the Officers showed u marked lm
riuvement over the conditions pTe-
vailing during the two years pre-
vious aud is directly in line with
existing conditions of the order
throughout the United States.
Louisiana stands fourth among t he
list of states as to membership, the
states of Massachusetts, New York
and Texas only having a greater
number. Iberia Lodge on our city
was representated among the sixty
one Lodges in Louisiana and rar ked
third among those outside of the
City of New Orleans in its mem
bership. No important changes
were made in the laws but the hold
ing of the next session for the year
1903 outside of the city of New
Orleans and at New Iberia met
with approval of large majority
and as it is but the second time IL
the history of twenty one years
New Iberia can justly be proud OF
the distinction.
The thorough and complete: ad
vertisment Of the progressive little
city of southwest Louisiana was 8
source of information which placed
New Iberia far ahead Of the other
competitors for the same honor.
Iberia Lodge represents an. IN
surance protection in the City OF
New Iberia of nearly One Hundred
and forty thousand dollars. Amone
the members are some Of the lead
ing man Of our community and al
of the members take particular
pleasure in giving full information
to all who may become interested
The next session will be held or
March 9th 1903, and it remains tt
the people of New Iberia to wei
come citizens from every part o.
the state who will attend this con
ventiOn.
We wish to the local lodge ar
increased prosperity during thu
coming year and invite them tt
make the columns of our paper
medium of placing before the pu
bile any items of interest.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
DOWNFALL Of PROMINENT MEN.
GREED FOR WEALTH THE MOVING
CAUSE OF RUIN TO MANY A
PROMISING MAN.

The greed for wealth has caused
the downfall Of many a promising
man. This has been fully demon.
strated on Wall street, where nu-
merous firms whose names were the
watchword on that thoroughfare !;
where fortunes are made and lost
in q day. We all strive to accum-
ulate riches. Why risk all on the
turning Of a single card I How
many good men who have sunk in
to oblivion, would now be enjoying
the fruits of their labor if they had
been satisfied in taking years in
stead Of months to reach that point
to which they aspired. The con-
sentative Spectator invests in some.
thing that he controls himself and
will bring as great revenue. Real
estate attracts his eye and should
attract your eye, for it takes very
little money to speculate next Tues
day at the auction sale of building
lots, only one-third cash, balance
in six, twelve, eighteen and twen-
ty-four months.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
Governor of Louisiana.

New Orleans, La, March A.
1.-THE Boer representatives are leav.
ing no stone unturned to stop the
shipment of mules from this port
by the British for use against the
i barghers in the -TransHsaall, Gov.
| w. W. Heard was in the city to-
day and Gen. Samuel Pearson, the
widely known Boer leader, called
on him. Gen. Pearson, who was
accompanied by his attorney, Hon.
John Clegg, made an earnest ap-
peal to the governor, requesting
| that the State of Louisiana take a
hand in the game and prohibit the
further expectation of stock by the
English to South Africa. Gov.
Heard gave Gen. Pearson no definite
satisfaction. 1t is understood that
he stated he did not see how any
thing could be done, but that he
would take the matter under advise
ment.
Gov. Heard tonight admitted
that Gen. Pearson had asked his
for bearance in the matter Of
answering letter on the subject
of mule shipments from the secre-
tary of state and that he had prom
ised to postpone the reply until
Gen. Pearson could furnish him
with the Boer side Of the case. 1t
seems that Gen. Parsons letter to
President Roosevelt, asking to be
allowed to attack the British post
here, was refer. ed to- the secretary
of state, who in turn referred it to
Gov. Heard. Gov. Heard referred
the subject to Sheriff Nunez, of st.
Bernard parish. Sheriff Nunez pas
written the governor, and his fx-
celleney today promised the Beer
general to wait few days befbre
returning the correspondence Ito
Washington, that the Boer cAse
could be set forth by him. |
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
DO YOU NEED MONEY?
The iberia Building Association
has MONEY TO LEND.
A Hurry.up Medicine.

Every housekeeper recognizes the need
of effective remedies to be used in emer-
gencies: when something must be done
right away Such remedy is Perry Davis
Painkiller, for sprains and bruises, for
strained muscles and for the aches and
pains resulting from blows and falls. Its
mission of mercy began sixty years ago 1t
is used in all countries. There is but one
Painkjller. Perry Davis
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
Eop Orr n, I

For SALE.-One Jersey COW,
with full Jersey calf four weeks old.
One Jersey heifer now milking.
One Jersey aud Holstein heifer now
milking. One Holstein COW. All
trained to milk without calf. APP
ply this Office.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
AN INDICATION OF PROGRESS.

One of Shreveport's papers hand
ed US by Mr.. E. j. Carstens, sent
him by his son, Ernest, who re-
sides at Shreveport, thus speaks of
the hotels Of the city: "Every no.
tel in town was full last night and
accommodations have been at a
premium for some time. There
has recently been constructed a
large new hotel, and additions are
being made to numerous others
with view toward the early relief
of the present congested conditions.
No better evidence of the prosper
ity of city could be advanced than
the crowding Of its hotels
This state of affairs must be very
pleasing and satisfying to the citi-
zens Of Shreveport, and we hope it
may act as an incentive to our peO-
pie to wake up, build the long
talked hotel, and other talked of
improvements to the end that we
may see our streets crowded with
strangers with money and brains,
seeking to make their homes with
us. We submit that Shreveport
has no better natural advantages
than we, then why should not our
prosperity be more robust.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15

If the Isthmian canal project fz-
zles, Senator Morgan can make a
big enough bonfire OUT of his
speeches to have celebration, any
how.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
HELP WANT'

Experienced Milliner who ca4 ?pe
understand French and Engli1 iaW ~
Address MOS 4 y
Laayettt
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15

Mr.. j. B. Hull, piano tuner and
saleman from Grunewald's, is at
the Eureka Hotel. Leave orders.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15

A long felt want has been sup
piled. Smokers luxuries at w
cigar stand.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
FOR SAIL

A House and lot on Du
and Hortense street, next
Louis Indest property, with
other side. Address,
MRS. A. l.. 4
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15

Morgan's louisiana & Texas Railroad
Sunset Route, will sell colonists tickets
from New Iberia to California, common
points, during March and April, 1902, at q
rate Of $50. c. B. ELLIS,
Divioion Passenger and Freight Agsnt.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price
25 cents.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-03-15
OF TOWN LOTS.
Low Rates on M. L. T.R.

Low Rates on M. l.. & T. r.
Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Railroad
Sunset Route, wig sell tickets from New
iberia to Los Angeles, CAL, and return
April 22d to 27th inclusive, with return
limit June 25th, 1902, at rate of al. so,
on accoun. of Convention Of Federation of
Women's Club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
|. 6 N. INDICTED.
Federal Grand Jury Finds True
Bill Against the Road.

Louisville, KY, March 1S.-An indict-
ment returned against the Louisville &
Nashville railroad by the federal grand
jury was made public today 1t charges
a violation of the interstate commerce
law, the offense consisting in the road
charging less for the transportation of
corn in carload lots than the interstate
commerce law prescribes.
There are two counts in the bill, which
sets forth that on November A. 1901, the
Louisville & Nashville and the Louis
vile, Chattanooga & st. Louis railroads.
operating as common carriers through
the states of Kentucky, Tennessee and
Alabama into Georgia, made a rate to
s. Zorn & Co, of this city, on 464,OOO
pounds of corn shipped to Atlanta from
Louisville by the roads named. This
rate made the total freight charge on
this lot $974.40, when it should have
been 81, 1850.
The difference, or rebate, amounted to
cents, being Fl cents when it should
have been "a cents.
The other count sets forth that on
the same date on another lot of $4,000
pounds, shipped by the same roads to
Atlanta, a total freight charge of Silt. so
was made, when it should have been
$134. 40 this also being a 3-cent rebate.
The witnesses named in the indlct-
ment are H. F. Smith, A S. Dodge, NJ.
p Washburne of the Southeastern and
Mississippi Valley Traffic association,
Fred W. Hudson, traffic manager of the
l.. H. & st. L., Joseph A. Bushfield and
TOhn s Greene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
ENGLAND ISSUES BLUE BOOK.
Deals With Negotiations Between
China and the Powers.

London, March 1S.-Coincident with
the news of alarming rebellionS in three
provinces of China, the foreign office
here today issued a voluminous blue
book dealing with the protracted nego-
tiations between China and the powers
from March 2S, 1901, to September z,
1901, when the final protocol was signed.
In it's 275 pages of diplomatic dis
patches, edictS and digests of China's
financial capabilities there is ample evil
dence that the negotiations formed one
of the most intricate webs of interna-
tional differences in the history of the
world. One striking quotation pecu-
liarly appropriate to the present far
eastern situation can be extracted from
q dispatch of the British ambassador at
ST. Petersburg, Sir Charles S. Scott. to
Lord Lansdowne, the British foreign
secretary, in which Count Lamsdorn.
the Russian foreign minister, is quoted
as saying he was pleased at the fact
that the British government was de-
sirous of fastening a return to normal
conditions in China, but he dreaded the
possibility of fresh outbreaks of anti
foreign fanaticiSm.
Throughout the extended negotiations
on the subject of the amount, division
and method of payment of the Chinese
indemnity, Great Britain and the United
States appear from Athe blue book to
have worked hand in hand, though op-
posed by all the other powers. After
learning of the adverse attitude of the
continental powers towards the Ameri-
can proposition to reduce the indemnity
to 940, ,000, 900. Lord Lansdowne instructed
Sir Ernest Satow, the British minister
at Pekin, that the figure erred on the
side of liberality, though he was quite
ready to agree to a more moderate re-
duction.
Russia and the other powers strenu-
ously held out for Joint international
guaranty of the Chinese loan. This ap-
pears to have formed the rock upon
which the powers almost split.
Lord Lansdowne refused to hear of
guaranty and Sir Ernest Satow cabled
as follows: "The United States is firmly
opposed to any international guaranty.
Mr.. Rockhill, the United States special
commissioner states that the president
is most anxious to bring about re-
duction in the indemnity. Personally
Mr.. Rockhill is disposed to abandon the
Limitation of 40 millions, if the powers
would agree on a declaration in favor
of reducing the amount"
In this as in most of the other car
dinaI points, Anglo-American diplomacy
triumphed, though the American propo-
sal to submit the indemnity question to
The Hague court of arbitration, met
with refusal on all sides, including
Great Britain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18

all the taxes of the war revenue act and
the only changes made are those of
language, making sure of this result:
Among other changes made in the
language of the bill is one fixing the
rate on tobacco at cent per pound.
The delay in reporting the bill is occa-
stoned by threats on the part of the
senators to offer amendments to the
bill and the desire to avoid that pOssi-
bility. Senator Foraker has said that
he would prevent a provision for Cuban
reciprocity. This, it is known would
arouse long debate and the Republican
members OF the finance committee are
exerting themselves to prevent the Of
fering of the amendment Democratic
senators generally express themselves
as willing to allow an unconditional re-
peal bill to pass without amendments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
BUILD A GRAND STAND.
State Fair Association Levies
Assessment to Erect One.

At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the State Fair association held
last night at the Commercial club rooms
a levy of so per cent of the amount of
stock of the association was assessed.
This money will be used in the con-
struction of a new iron grand stand
1t was decided to change the location
of the grand stand from the place
where it stood before being burned 1t
will stand diagonally across the field
in place much more convenient to the
city railway car line than heretofore.
The new position will also prevent SO
much annoyance from the wind and
dust that is blown across the field. The
home stretch will be from west to east
instead of from east to west as hereto
fore s. Pottinger, who has been in
charge of the fair grounds under the
direction of the county commissioners
will be retained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
Commander of Chinese Imperial
Forces is Beaten.
Kwang ST Rebels Kill or Capture
All Mandarins.
THEY LOOT THE TOWN.
Rebellion is Spreading Rapidly
in Various Provinces.
Government Soldiers Are join
ing the Rebels.

Hong Kong, March 1s.-General Ma
has been defeated by the Kwang 81
rebels, who have taken possession of
Fang Cheng. They have killed or cap
tured all the mandarins and have looted
the town.
General Ma attacked the rebel strong
holds, but after an engagement lasting
two days was forced to retreat. The
rebels then established their headquart-
ers at Fang Cheng.
The rebellion is spreading rapidly in
the provinces of Kwang ST, kwang
Tung and Yum Nan.
A letter received here from Tien Pal.
so miles from Kwang Chou, says all
business is suspended there owing to
fear of the rebels.
Marshal Su is at Tien Chou, and Gen
eral Ma is at Kao Chou Cboth in Kwang
Tung province). Both of these com
manders are awaiting reinforcements.
They wish to join their forces, but the
rebels are holding all the intervening
passes and prevent junction of the
government troops.
Many of the imperial soldiers are
joining the rebels, owing to the superior
pay offered and the opportunity for
looting.
The rebel leader is Hung Ming, a
relative of the celebrated Hung Sou
Chuen, leader of the Tai Hung rebellion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
SAVANNAH TO
SAN FRANCISCO
Another Transcontinental Rail-
way is Projected.
The Frisco About to Build to the
Pacific.
SURVEYORS ARE OUT.
Oklahoma and Western Road to
Be Extended.
Line is Being Run in Direction
of Albuquerque.
'URVEYORS ARE OUT.

Los Angeles, March 1S.-President B.
F. Yoakum, of the St Louis & San
Francisco railroad company, who is at
present in Los Angeles, has strongly
intimated that his company will build
to the Pacific coast, with San Francisco
as the ultimate terminus President
Yoakum recently completed tour OF
southern Arizona, where it is said he
looked over the field with the view of
selecting the most inviting route for
his road. He acknowledged that the st.
Louis & San Francisco now has sur
veyors at work east of Albuquerque, n.
NJ, with the idea of extending the
Oklahoma & Western road, a recently
acquired property. 1t is said to be the
intention of the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco to control a transcontinental line
from Savannah, Ga, to San Francisco.
President Yoakum declined to enter
into particulars. but gave it the under
derstanding that the company had
ample financial backing to carry out its
plans without seeking connection with
any of the already established trans
continental lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
FIFE WAS THERE.
Defendant Visited Richardson
Home Day After the Murder.

Kansas City, March 1s-A special to
the Star from Savannah, Mo-, says:
When the trial of Stewart Fife for the
murder of Frank W. Richardson was
resumed today, two of his sisters sat
beside him and the prisoner held his
little brother on his lap. The defens =
today produced a witness who testified
that Fife was at the Richardson house
the night after the shooting. 1t had
been the theory of the state that Fife
was the only employe of the Fife
Richardson company who did not go to
the residence after the murder Nearly
all the forenoon was devoted to evidence
relating to the revolver found in a
sewer recently and which the state
tried to prove belonged to Fife and was
shot.
Just before noon the defense sprung
a sensation by bringing the name Of
Geo. Crowley, a prominent young man
and former associate of Fife and Rich
ardson, into the case. w. K. Cross,
who lived a. short distance from the
Richardson house, was on the stand.
The night of the tragedy, he said, he
was standing on the public square and
saw a man pass him going from the
direction of the Richardson home. An
objection was offered by the state, and
the jury was sent out.
Attorney Boyd, for the defense, Of
fered to prove by the witness that he
had seen George Crowley on the night
of the tragedy between the time Rich
ardson was killed and the time the
alarm was given at the corner of the
square walking at a fast gait with his
hat pulled down and his collar turned
up, painting if he had been running;
that Cross spoke to him, and that
Crowley paid no attention. Then said
Prosecutor Booher, I'VE withdraw all
objection
Judge Burnes, however, was adverse
to admitting such evidence and decided
after long wrangle that the state
would finally object The defense made
its offer which became part of the
record. The defense also offered to pre-
sent five witnesses to cOrrobOrate
CrOss's testimony by Jerry Howard and
others; the defense also offered to prove
that Crowley had said he killed Rich
ardson, but one of Fife's lawyers ex-
planned that the statement was not
made seriously by Crowley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18

He said that on the pretense of secur-
ing some matches Devlin had gone be-
hind the bar and secured his own knife
from where it had been placed by Dam
iels. Wadlington saw the whole trouble.
He said that after stabbing Heery,
Devlfn had turned on Daniels, who was
advancing toward him, and had both
knives in his hands. He saw the mall
let fall on Devlin's head. Did it
knock him down?" asked the defense.
No, he just shook his head, and did
not stagger.
During the hearing of the case Dam
iels paid strict attention to the testi-
nony, and frequently conferred with
his attorneys.
The defense closed with a strong
argument, which was an appeal for
acquittal. They made the claim that
it was clearly a justifiable homicide as
Devlin was advancing on Daniels with
two knives at the time he was struck,
and that it was unnecessary to take the
case before jury, as all the evidence
in the case was in, and there We're no
clues. motives or anything else to un-
ravel.
Attorney McNary for the state retort-
ed that the city court had no other
course than to bind the defendant over
for trial, as the only two facts over
which the court had jurisdiction had
committed, and that it had in all prob
ability been committed by the defend
ant.
The finding of the court was that the
defendant should be bound over to the
district court under bond of 5000. 1t
is probable that Daniels cannot secure
this enormous bond and will have to
stay in Jail until the next term of court
There is little reason for such an ex-
ceSsive bond in view of the facts as
brought out at the hearing If the de-
fendant were any one but a jointist
would the bond have. been so large?