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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
LIGHTNING STRIKES UP.
The Earth Becomes Charged with
Negative Current Which
Rushes Upward.

The cause of death by lightning is
the sudden absorption of the electric
current. When thundercloud, which
is highly charged with positive cleo
tricity, hangs over any certain place,
the earth beneath it becomes abnor-
mally charged with the negative cleo
trio current, and a man, animal or
other object standing or lying directly
beneath also partakes of the last
mentioned influence, says scientific
authority. If, while the man, animal
OF other object is in this condition, a
discharge takes place from the cloud
above, the restoration of the equilib-
rium will be sudden and violent, or,
in language that we can all under
stand, the negative current from the
earth will rush up to join the positive
cloud current, and in passing through
the object which separates the two
currents, if it be an animate thing, will
do $40 with such f@ce as to almost in
variably produce instant death. A
person is really struck by the
ground current, and not by the forked
fury from above.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04

Arsenic, the dreaded poison that
Prof. Armand Gautier, of Paris, asserts
is essential to life, proves to be dissem-
mated in the primitive rocks from
which sea water derives its store. The
minute quantity taken in the food be-
comes localized in the skin and its APP
pendages, the thyroid and mammary
glands, the brain and the bones, and it
is stated to be the exciting ferment of
the functions of sensation and repro
duction, just as phosphorus is the ex.
citing element of the functions of eel
lular nutrition. Science.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Funeral of ). wells Champney.

DEERFIELD, Mass, May AIN the
historic cemetery where the ground
has been unbroken for nearly cen
tury was laid at rest the body of j.
Wells Champney, the artist who met
such tragic death in New York.
Around the newly made grave over
looking the Deerfield valley, the site of
which was selected by Mr.. Champney
some years ago, are the weather beaten
headstones of the victims of the fa-
nous massacre, the forefathers of the
ancient town and its Revolutionary he
rOes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Facts from birth statistics.

Recently compiled statistics show
that the proportion of twins born as
compared with other infants is one
In eighty births. Of triplets there
is only one instance in 6,4OO, and
quadruplets are as one to $4,000;
while the chances of a quintet are
even more remote, the ratio being
one in 4O,9so,OOO births. A case is
known of woman who presented
aer husband with seven successive
triplets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
TOOK PART OF THE MONEY.
Thief Entered Hotel and Went Through
Guests Pockets Leaving a Little Cash.

Saturday night while the guests at
the Rippowan House on Augusta
street, were asleep, someone entered
number of the rooms and went
through their clothes and stole money.
According to one of the guests story,
they left money in all of the pockets,
only taking portion of what was in
them. The party who told it said he
had SO taken and a few dollars left.
Another guest had $50 in his pocket
and $5 of it was taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Matos to March Against Caracas.

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May A.
General Matos, the leader Of the Vene-
zuelan revolution, has left this island
and landed on the Venezuelan coast.
He proceeded to Barquisimeto, where
he assumed, control of a large revOlu-
tionary force. He will march inland,
and in combination with General Ro-
lando from the east he purposes to COM
mence operations against Caracas. The
recent defeat in the Rio Chico district
Of the government Generals Gomez and
Ferrer at the hands of revolutionists
under General Rolando has been fully
confirmed. The government forces are
said to have been completely annihi-
lated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
KAISER MEETS POPE
German Ruler Pays a Fourth
Visit to the Vatican.
GERMAN PRINCES ALSO ADMITTED
Audience With His Holiness Lasted
Forty Minutes-EmperOr william
Received by POpuIace With
Great Demonstrations.

ROME, May 4.-Emperor William
was received by the pope yesterday.
He had a conference with the pontiff
of forty minutes duration and then re-
turned to the residence Of the Prussian
| minister to the holy see.
The day was bright, and as the en-
peror and his suit traversed the streets
of Rome he was enthusiastically ac-
claimed. His majesty presented Prince
Frederick William and Prince Eitel
to the pontiff. At the Vatican the en-
peror was received with military hon
ors by the palatine guard and digni-
taries of the pontifical court.
The visit of Emperor William was
returned by Cardinal Rampolla, papal
secretary of state, at the Prussian le-
cation.
Emperor William has always declar-
| ed that he enjoys going to the Vatican
from an artistic and spectacular point
of view. The moment he arrived at
the Plaza of st. Peter he was alert
and animated, pointing out objects Of
interest to his sons. In fact, the spec
tacular part of the visit began there,
as the great square, densely crowded,
was most imposing. AS his majesty
passed the students of the German Ec-
clesiastical college, called little car
dinals" because of their red gloves,
| raised a formidable "Hochw "Hochv'
On the far side of the plaza there were
assembled 1000 pilgrims from Cologne,
carrying flags and bouquets of flowers.
mendous applause, presented the flow
ers to him and made impressive
demonstrations of loyalty. Picked
Swiss guards assumed the duty of
guarding the imperial carriage at the
entrance to the Vatican. Passing the
Borgia tower, his majesty and his suit
entered the famous court of San Da-
maso. Here the emperor and his sons
were received with military honors by
the palatine guards and platoon of
gendarmes, while the papal colors, yell
low and white, fioated in the light
breeze.
When Pope Leo was advised of the
arrival Of his guests, the door was
thrown open and the pontiff appeared.
He was dressed in white, with the ex-
ception of a small cape Of red velvet
trimmed with ermine. The emperor
advanced alone, making a profound
bow. The pontiff inquired in French
as to the emperor's health. Emperor
| William then presented his two sons.
His majesty and the pontif then re-
tired to the latter's private study. The
audience lasted forty minutes. At the
end of this time the princes were sum-
moned and spoke to the pontiff.
The imperial party then paid brief
visit to Cardinal Rampolla.
Upon his three previous visits to the
Vatican Emperor William returned di-
rect to the Quirinal. This was not
liked by the Vatican, as it was thought
he should first return to neutral
ground. 1t was appreciated, however,
by the Quirinal, as to do so Is consid-
cred somewhat of a slight upon the
pope. King Edward followed this
course. Yesterday Emperor William
returned from the Vatican to the Prus-
sian legation accredited to the holy
see, where he changed carriages, his
cuirassiers remaining at the legation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
A Social Gathering.

There was social gathering aJ the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Thomas
on Firs street in honor of their
granddaughter, Miss Wilhelmina Hoff,
of New York City. The time was
passed with music, singing, selections
on the Gfaphaphone and games. Re-
freshments were served about eleven
O'Clock. There were fourteen guests
and they dispersed about midnight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
German Landholders at washington

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The party
of German landholders and experts
in agriculture who are to make tour
of the United States spent the day in
Washington sightseeing. They will re-
main here until tomorrow, when they
leave for the west, stopping first at
Martinsburg, w. Va, where a fruit
nursery will be visited. Mr. John 1.
Schultz, assistant chief of the depart
ment of agriculture, will accompany
the Germans on their tour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Rnhhinr Ia In.

can de text say" remarked the old
colored parson. "'An' he shall sep
rate de sheep from de goats Now,
Drudren and sistern. All amt castin'
no Elections on dis congregashun, but
KNOWN hit as All does Abs willin' to
bet fouh dollahs dat when de day OBJ
Judgment done rolls Ground dar Will
be somethin' doipa lin de goat mar
ket Buffalo News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Extreme Case.

Mrs. Pennywinkle-If we could only
induce him to eat something so that
he might gain little strength.
Mrs. Appleby-And has he no appe-
tite at all?
Mrs. P.--Oh, not the least bit. Why
he doesn't even crave things he knows
be can't have. Kansas City Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Kev 10 the situation.

Miss Flypp (at the concert)-You
ought to see me manipulate the keys,
Mr.. Toots.
Mr.. Toots-Piano or typewriter?---
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04

LIMA, Peru, May 4.-Six Peruvian
midshipmen who will enter the United
States navy have started on their way
to New York on the steamer which
sailed from Callao for Panama. The
Peruvian government has addressed to
the government at Washington a note
expressing its gratitude for the defer
enee shown to the navy of a sister re
public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
M. P. MACK DEAD.

Mr.. M. P. Mack died at his late
residence on First street at 8. 45 clock
this morning. He had been resident
of this borough for 35 years. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
voluntary Crop Observers.

The agricultural department has
100000 voluntary crop observers.
Cotton is reported on seven times a
year, wheat eight times, corn and
oats each six times
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
MISS THOMAS MARRIED.

Miss Annie Thomas and Mr.. John
King were married last evening at the
BRIDES home on George street. The
ceremony was quiet one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-04
Another Ananias wanted.

If some bright genius only would
Invent a brand-new story
For married men who stay out late,
He'd pave his way to glory.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26

Strangely enough, Germany,
where the beneiicence Of the late
Cecil Rhodes met with vociferous
expressions of contempt aud where
numerousconventions of professors
and students urged young men to
spurn the offer Of the African
diamond king with contempt, is
one of the first countries to send
its quota of students to Oxford to
take advantage of the Rhodes
scholarships. Five of the twelve
students about to be enrolled in
the ancient university on the
Thames are from Germany, the
other seven mailing from South
Africa.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
Tho offices Of State Senate

The offices of State Senator
and Representative are the most
important within the gift of the peo-
pie Of Parish and they should
consider well the claims Of the
several candidates before giving
their support. None, but men of
brains, judgment, and large ex-
perisuce should be called to these
important places, as legislation
affecting the highest interests of
the citizen and the State, is apt to
be effected in the next legislature,
that will have much to do with our
progress and prosperity, requiring
cool heads and courageous hearts.
Realizing the Importance Of this
matter we urge our citizens to vote
only for those who can bring to
the position abilities Of a rare order,
so that the Parish may be Judi
ciously, prominently and intel
ligently represented.
For dress goods, silks and trim
mings go to-Kiing Bros.
According to the U. s. Weather
Bulletin issued from New Orleans,
it appears that New Iberia, had
during the month Of August 200
inches Of rain, the greatest fall be-
ing l. 10 inches on the 25th inst.
The temperature for the month.
Mean $40. Highest 81. Lowest
70 which occurred on the last
day Of the month. Mrs. John A.
Gebert, the careful observer, fur
nished these figures to the Bureau
For house furnishing goods 60
to Killing Bros.
Mr.. Jules Godchaux was in
town yesterday looking after the
interests Of the Franklin and Able
Vile Railroad which has now
formed junction with the |. Il
V. Railroad, and is negotiating
FOR an extension to Youngsvills
which will be accomplished by
next season.
The business Of West Main
street came to standstill about
one hour yesterday, owing to a
ight between two colored pugilists,
,ne was knocked down, which so
the knocker that he
.ook to bis heels Immediately. As
loon as the invisible blue could be
found he took the scent and rapidly
followed till..the game was bagged.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
JOHN 7. WHITE,
AGENT
FIRE INSURANCE.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
BONDS OF ALL KINDS.
Representing only first class
COMPANIES.
No. $40 West Mair, Street.
TIL: RICE MARKET.

There has been good enquiry fol
Rice during the week. The raising
of the embargo on freight at New
Orleans, (and diverted shipments
via. raiD has allowed supplies to
arrive in fairly good volume. AS
the bulk of arriving parcels, how
ever, were sold long before they
reached this point, there is no ac-
emulation of stock. Prices con-
time firm in sympathy with active
conditions and strong tone at New
Orleans, which Mt the moment is
the only primary point of supply.
Advices from the South note
light receipts on the Atlantic Coast,
where planters-as noted previous
ly-are busy harvesting. Some
small receipts are expected during
the coming week.
At New Orleans market is ac-
tive and very firm, the tourn-out of
mills being sold each day. Rough
rice has advanced and rela-
lively higher prices are exacted for
cleaned.
In the interior, Southwest
Louisiana, but little has been done
except in way of harvesting. Few
lots have been milled, and offerings
are more in the way of exhibits
than for commercial supply. In
Texas, the same conditions pre-
vail; last week "Norther" swept
over the rice belt, retarding the
of the grain aud it is
feared by some that much of the
rice will be biased.
Gables and correspondents from
abroad note faily active demand
and strong tone.
Talmage, New Orleans, tele-
graphs Louisiana Louisiana Crop
Movement to date:
Receipts, rough, 1896, 730 sacks
last year, 47G,306 sack. Sales,
cleaned (est) 157 ,22l pockets; last
year, 247 1924 pockets. Market ac-
tive and strong; turnout sold
daily.
Talmage, Charleston, telegraphs
Carolina Crop Movement to date:
Receipts 100 barrels. Sales ITO
barrels. Market steady offerings
light.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
n0WsffSS witch Saliva
For Piles, Burns, Sores.
A JUSTICE AND A RAILROAD.

+ Railroad attorneys frequently
witness some rather funny occur
rences. A prominent local attor-
ney for the Southern Pacific gives
the following interesting recital of
facts surrounding a recent court
proceeding in which the Southern
Pacific company was the defendant !
"a number OF small cases were
filed in justice court in one of
the Western counties of Texas,
growing out of the killing of stock
by the railroad. Our defense was
that the stock was running at
large in violation oflaw and the
owner was not in position to re-
cover. Under decisions Of the State
the defence was absolutely good.
at developed on the trial that
the justice of the peace had gone
to all Of the witnesses but one aud
solicited them to institute the suits in
his court, assuring them that they
could recover. He was convinced
on the trial that plaintiffs were not
entitled to recover and gave judg-
ment in favor of the railroad COM
pany against one plaintiff to whom
he had not committed himself, but
as to all Of the other plaintiffs he
rendered judgment in their favor
against the railroad company, hold.
ing IN effect that as he had already
expressed his opinion on the law
to them and had assured them that
he would render judgment in their
favor, he was estopped to change
this opinion so far as their cases
were concerned. In all of the
cases In which he rendered judg-
ment for plaintiff, he had the
judgments written up aud in his
pocket before the cases were tried.
This was done in order to expedite
the making up Of the record.
ut doubtless never occurred to
this justice Of the peace that it was
improper for him to act as counsel,
witness, jnryman aud Judge all in
one, or that having expressed his
opinion as to the merits Of thsee
cases, he was disqualified to sit in
them. =
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed Rosa Landry, Is the owner, and
held certain promissory note executed
and signed by Mrs. Carmelite Vincent, on
March AND, 1899, to order of Aristide
Lenarmau for the sum of forty-three dol
lars and twenty cents, with 80 in
terest from date, due ten months after
date, secured by mortgage on property
In this parish.
That said note Is lost, that diligent
search has been made for it in vain.
MRS. ROSA LANDRY.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
TAKEN UP.

Came to the place of the undersigned
on the 10th day ofAugust last, one Bay
horse and saddle. Horse measures IL
and 1-2 hand high with left front foot
white and right hind foot white, no
brand discernible. If not called for
within 30 days will sell horse and sad
die at the Orange Grove Store to de-
fray expenses.
Fl. A. GREVEMBERG.
Olivier p. o. September 9Th, 1903.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26

Ine MISSES Lebl0nc OH west St.
Peters street were the hostesses of the
Wednesday afternoon Euche this week.
The first prize a lovely hamitow lace
handkerchi eff, made and presented to
the club by Miss Lou Schwing, was
won by Mrs. Rene Clerc of New Or
leans. The second was won by Miss
Rita Soulier, third by Miss Katie Bill
lings and BOBBY by Miss Leblanc. The
guests were Misses Schwing. Mathews.
Simon, Mesdames Clerc, of New
Orleans and Druilhet of Jeanerette.
Miss Edna Hacker will entertain
next Wednesday.
Miss Ninetta Mates will leave next
Tuesday for Natchitoches where she
will equip herself as school teacher.
A pleasant surprise was given to
Miss Lee Romero last Wednesday
night. Among those who participated
were: Misses Marie and Babe Soua-
the, Helen Ortmeyer, Inola Derouen,
Aline VOORHEES,, Corinne Gonsoulin,
Katie May Pollard. Jennie st. Martin,
Daisy and Lilly May Romero. Messrs.
Maurice Lemaire, John Poolford,
Alph and Armand Ortmeyer, Sidney
Patout, Louis Romero, Nat Dau-
trievo, Victor Erath, Hubert Ewes,
Willie Eckart and Mr.. and Mrs. G. S.
Bryant. Mrs. p. Charbonnet gave
some of her delightful piano select
ions.
Mr.. E. Z. Wright Special Agent,
New Hampshire and other insurance
companies has been here several days
in company with several other special
agents looking after tho interests Of
their several com panies.
Gen. r. +. Miles was in town this
week.
Mr.. Erwin of Sarah Plantation
spent last Monday evening among his
Masonic brethren.
Mr.. John B. Lewis, Of Patoutville
q prosperous syrup manufacturer Of
this parish was In town last Wednes-
day.
Col. John Peters the veteran sugar
planter, keystone Plantation, spent
day this week here among his many
friends. It Is possible he may make
his residence here.
Miss Carrie Whitney Of Houma,
La, is visiting at the home Of her
uncle, Mr.. ]. 7. Chiasson. MISS
Oyelia Chiasson returned with her
for visit Of three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ochs are here the
guests of the Davis family in Brook
lyn. Mrs. Ochs Is the daughter Of
our veteran merchant Mr.. Jacob Davis.
Miss Margaret Cade left this week
to attend school at Hollins Institute,
Virginia.
The Misses Gauch, the guests Of
Miss Marie Patout, returned to New
Orleans.
DR.. v. 3. Carter, Of Abbcvillc,
gave our Office q pleasant call and
gave N some Of his "reminiscences Of
long ago. The DR.. WINS for many
years 4 valauble citizen Of Iberia.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
NOTICE..

The undersigned having lost at Oh
near New Iberia n certificate of Depos.
it No. Is, 365 for amount of IA. 90,
dated August Sth, 1908 in favor OF
Baptiste Johnson. The public is here.
by warned not to in any way negotiate
for same.
RApTISTE Johnson
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
NOTICE..

Olivier p. o. September 9Th, 10,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26

DR.. v. :. Carter. Of Abbeville,
gave .our Office pleasant call and
gave AZ some Of his "reminiscences Of
long ago. The DR.. WINS for many
years valauble citizen Of Iberia.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26

The exercises of breaking ground
for the erection of the Alnmni Me-
mortal Hall at Baton Rouge were
conducted by officers Of the Alumni.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-09-26
CaH for Bids for Repairs to Iron
Bridge Across BdyOM Ieche.

Sealed proposals are invited to be sub.
mitted to the City Council, at their next
regular session, on Monday October 9Th,
1908, for repairs to the Iron Bridge, across
Bayou Teohe, as per specifications on file
Secretary's Office. The right is reserved
to reject any and all bids.
JULES II. DUPUY, Mayor.
j. HAABE, Secretary.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-08-08
One Catholic Politician.

There died at indianapolis during the
week young man who was polite
ian and a Catholic and as Catholic
a credit to the church, says the New
York World.
Frank B. Burke began his life hum
bly,. He fought his way to the top in
a struggle that would have appalled,
many. A Democrat. he did not fear
to antagonize any party policy which
he believed wrong. He was born
leader; not a man born to be led. A
Catholic, he was not ashamed to OBJ
serve the teachings of his faith in his
political life. He would not do dis
honest thing in order to gain place. He
abhorred tricksters and time-serverS.
With him there was no resorting to
doubtful exnedients in order to win
success. While he lay i'll both Demo-
cratic and Republican journals declared
that an upright man and sincere Chris
tian was on the point of quitting this
life.
There is a lesson in such career
for Catholic young men everywhere
especially for those who have decided
to enter the political field. OF, earnest,
upright Catholics there is great need
in the political arena-of men who will
not do mean things either for fame
or gain. There are tricksters and dem
agogues in plenty: the need of the hour
is stalwart Christians who have no
fear. except to do wrong. 1t is true
they may not win high success. as the
world defines the word but they will
exert a widespread influence for good,
and, after all. civilization is best build
ed by such force.-Wester Waterman.