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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
AN IGNORANT NORTHERN EDITOR.

The amount OF ignorance OF the
South displayed by some of the
Northern papers would do credit tc
those perspicuons European editors
who speak Of Theodore Roosevelt
as president Of the city Of New
York aud Seth Low as lord mayor
of the United States. For in
stance, Northern contemporary
the other day delivered itself OF
this profound remark: The it,
literacy Of the South is Il danger
which is constantly increasing, since
the increment Of population is
largest among the ignorant"
Ii would be almost Impossible to
cram more mlsstatements into
twenty-five words than is contained
in this sentence. In the frst place
illiterucv is not on the increase. 1t
is very decidedly decreasing not
only among the whites but among
the negroes also. A reference to
the census will show this. Al
though the population from 1890
to 1900 throughout the United
States increased about $4,000, 900,
the number of illiterates actually
decreased. If the illiteracy is there
fore, decreasing, it would be an
absurdity to say that the danger
is increasing.
The second statement that the
increase Of population in the South
is the largest among the ignorant
is absolutely false. The blacks
are the most ignorant part Of our
and their increase in
ten years was but Is per cont.
That of the native whites through
out the country was % per cent,
and in no section of the country was
the native white increase greater
than in the South.
The statement of the Northern
paper should therefore be amended
TO read: "The illiteracy of the
South is a danger which is constant
|y diminishing, since the increment
)f population is smallest among the
gnorant."
That would be in accord with the
'acts.-Appeal.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

Rer. Carlisle Il. II. Martin. l.. ID.
Waverly. Texas, writes: "Of morn
ing, when first rising, | often find a
troublesome collection of phlegm, which
produces cough, and is very hard to dis
lodge; but a small quantity of Ballard 8
Horehound Syrup will at once dislodge it,
and the trouble is over. know of no
medicine that is equal to it, and it is SO
pleasant to take. can most cordially re-
commend it to all persons, needing med
icine for throat or lung troubles" Price
25c, SOC, 81. 90 bottle at E-torge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

"One of the results Of the Span
ish war hailed with keen satlSta"-
ton by the American people, was
the welding of Northern aud South
ern feeling in patriotic unity IL
WAS q theme that President Mcklu-
lev loved to dwell on, gnd IS one
which President Roosevelt himself
has repeatedly spoken Of with en-
thusiasm. But if the agitation
now menaced should be fomeuted
it would not only undo the good
then done, but would set the coun-
try back generation in color prey
udice and sectional strife. The
sentiment against color IN the
South may be unfortunate and to
be deplored, but the vital fact Is
that il exists. is universal and
roofing in the growth of centuries
1t may wear ont but can not be cut
out. Mr.. Roosevelt may buck
against it, but neither he nor any
other president, neither congress
nor the Republican party can over
come it. He can no more enforce
political equality of the races in the
matter Of office holding, which is
not q constitutional right of any
citizen, black or white, than he can
enforce social equality. Any siren
nous attempt TO do so will simply
intensity prejudice against color,
embitter race feeling and cause
sectional strife, in all of which the
negro will inevitably be the great
est sufferer. "-NeW York Herdid.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
TRUST STOCK ADVANCING.

Now that the attitude of the
republican party concerning the
trusts is beginning to develop,
sugar trust stock has sharply ad-
vanced and Standard Oil trust in
terests are being merged into sugar
stock also. Beef is getting little
higher to the consumer, while cat
tie on the hoof and still in the
hands of the farmer and stock
raiser is a little cheaper, thus
showing that the Beef trust is Sc
curely in the saddle and is able to
cut both ways, controlling the
price at which they buy, and
naming the price at which they
sell.
The attorney general Of the
United States, Mr.. Knox, is form
ulatiug II plan, the principal fea-
ture of which is law which will
get after the railroads for unfair
discrimination against small deal
ers. which enables the trusts to
crush out competition in one dis
trict while they make mp the loss
in another. This is very good so
far as it goes and there is grow
ing feeling among hopers after
better things. that Mr.. Roosevelt
will be strong enough to do what
he seems to really desire to Go, aud
that is to stand up for the people.
One other thing is absolutely
needed however, the men who are
thus conspiring against
the people must be sent to the
penitentiary as smaller thieves are
sent Weekly Press.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE TRUSTS.

President Diaz Of Mexico may be
an autocrat, but he can give our
American governmet a practlca
lesson in dealing with monopolies
and trusts. Being a level headed
statesman, and unrestricted by the
dictates Of a corrupt party organ
izatiOn, he does not hesitate to
strike at any evil or violation OF
law which threatens the rights or
liberties of his people.
The most recent illustration of
his wise and paternal exercise of
power was the prompt suppression
Of the wheat monopoly, which has
raised the price of bread 50 high
that the poorer classes Of people
were unable to buy it, thus cnnslug
much suffering III the republic.
As soon as those faults were fully
known to President DlaH he bad
the duties removed from wheat aud
corn, established government hak
cries and bad bread sold ut cost
price to all the poor What was
the result? Why an instant col
lapse of the monopoly
Now let congress remove the
tariff on all manufactures aud ar
ticles controlled by trusts IN the
United States and then we will sec
the backbone Of monopoly and
corruption etfect1ally brokeu and
dominate the government aud peo-
pie no longer in the future. -
Signal.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually well known to the moth
ers of croupy children. No time should
be lost in the treatment of it, and for this
purpose no medicine has received more
universal approval than Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy. DO not waste valuable
time in experimenting with untred rem
edies, no matter how highly they may
be recommended, but give this medicine
as directed and all symptoms of Group
will quickly disappear. For sale by Jas.
A. Lee. druggist.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

The pension system has come to
the great corporations of this coun-
try to stay. 1t is the proper
method by which to insure good
services on the part of the employ
ers and to secure good refuge in
old age on the part of the employees.
1t is good thing to all the parties
that are interested in it..
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
Ulcers or
Running Sores
MEXICAN
MUSTANG IMMINENT

The city of Houston paid two
expert accountants $4,000 to ad-
just the books of the city govern
ment The price paid for these
services seemed enormous, but the
city gained ouer $40, 900 by it and
now thepeople of Houston are glad.
1t seems that discrepancies, irreg-
ularities and carlessness have cost
the taxpayers of that city mint
Of money in the past The Holt
administration has turned the tide
Of affairs very materially.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

Try a soc bottle OF HERBTNE. notice the
Improvement speedily effected in youl
Appetite, Energy, Strength aud Vigor'
Watch how it hrighteus The spirits, give.
freedom from Indigestion and Debility!
Isaac Story. Ava, Mo, writes, Sept
10th, 1900. Il was in bad health, | had
stomach trouble for II months, also dnmt
chills. DIR. j. W. Mory prescribed Her.
bine, il cured mo in two weeks. | can
not recommend it too highly, it will do all
you claim for it." Sold by Estorge Drug
20,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
Fuel Oil Burner RiQl|S,

The right to manufacture and sell the
BRAUN FUEL OIL BURNER for stoves,
ranges, bake ovens and upright boilers in
the parishes of Iberia, St. Mary, st. Mar
tin and Vermilion is for sale. Distillate
oil is burned, at a cost Of about one cent
an hour for cooking stove or range. Ref
erences and testimonials furnished. Has
been in use in California two years. Ad-
dress, EDWARD l. SLATTERY,
New Orleans, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
NEW IBERIA.
Keg and Bottled Beer.
LOST.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing described vendors lien and privilege
note dated Dec. 30th, 1901, for $4,000
falling due in l year, with 8 per cent
interest per annum from date till paid
and signed by David Eaton to the order OF
himself and by him endorsed in blank
and identified with act of credit sale OF
said date, passed before F. W. Bauman,
Notary Public.
Said note has been lost by the owner,
Villery Dupre, and the public is hereby
warned not TO negotiate same.
The finder Of said note will kindly re-
turn same to the owner, Villery DupIe at
Jelferson's Island, Iberia parish, or to F.
W. Bauman, Notary Public, in New
Iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

Plaquemiue merchants ought to
begin to feel julilant again since
the announcement is made that
work on the Plaquemine Locks will
begin within thirty days. Wen
have to get Col. Sam TO secure a
public building for us next. What
do you think about it?-South
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
Heads Should NeUer 1che

Never endure this trouble. Use
at once the remedy that stopped it
for Mrs. N. A. Webster, of Winnie
Ca, she writes "Dr. Kings New
Life Pills wholly cured me of sick
headaches | had suffered from for
two years." Cures Headache, Con-
stipation, Biliousness. 25c at
EetOrQe drug store.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
For the Enterprise,
THE STONE CUTTERS.

With chisel and hammer, file and line,
The stone cutters worked day by day,
On mass of rough hewn granite rock
That in village lay.
watched them as passed along,
Each day on my own work intend
The song of the chisel hammer and file
New zeal to my spirit send.
The song of the busy, steady tools
The heart sweet echoes caught
And in language that no word could tell
A helpful lesson taught.
| thought how my heart had been chlaeI'd
ny instruments sharper than steel,
perchance it is then being fashioned
For its-very true veal,
No more will | finch at the hard shakes
But trust all to a Master Hand
Who in trying the work of the metal
The best ways understand.
A. J.. =.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
>Me <lrcd DoJjQcS ~ Bo.r

10 the value n. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
&. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Haze
Salve. He says: ~ had the piles for q
yeArs. | tried many doctors aud medi-
zines, cut all failed except DeWitt's Witch
Hasel Salve. II cured me-" II is com
bination Of the healing properties OF Witch
Hssel with antisep.ics and emollients; re-
llsves and permanently cures blind,
bleeding itching and protruding piles,
sores, cuts, bruises eczema, salt rheum
and all skin diseases. Sold by Jno. Il.
Taylor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

Mrs. Maybrick, it is said will
lose . fortune il she is not in this
country to give her testimony in a
suit now pending in the chancery
court Of Norfolk, Va. King Ed
should be offered a percentage of
the receipts il he will let her go.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
FOR SALE EVERYWHERE,

Chicago is preparing to prosecute
her blood-money-thirsty coal deal.
ers; they will doubtless be brought
to trial some time next summer
when the people are sitting with
the heat instead of freezing to
death.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
Unconscious From CrOufD.

During sudden and terrible attack OF
cronp our little girl was unconscious FROM
strangulation, says A. l.. Spafford, post
master, Chester, Mich, and dose Of One
Minute Cough Cure was administered and
repeated often. It reduced the swelling
and inflammation, cut the mncus and
shortly the child was resting easy and
speedily recovered 1t cures Coughs,
Colds, LaGrippe, ,and all Throat and Lung
troubles. One Minute Cough Cure lin
gers in the throat and chest and enables
the lungs to contribute pure, health-g giving
oxygen to the blood. Sold by Jno. r.
Taylor
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

Lorenz says he was rather coldly
received by English surgeons who
looked upon his methods with sus-
picion. The English are a very
conservative people and continually
10 fear Of having their legs pulled.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

John Dwyer, known as the
YaQui Kid, an American citizen,
wns hanged without tria! by
order Of General Torres at Can
anea, Mexico. The Americans in
that portion of Mexico are indig-
nant. and a protest will be made to
the State Department ut Washing
ton.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
Every Bottle Of Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy Warranted.

OOUVW 1SeeUV WUTT"Htf"'
We guarantee every bottle Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and will refund the
money to anyone who is not satisfied after
usiug two-thirds Of the contents. This is
the best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, group aud whooping cough
and IL pleasant and safe to take. 1t pre-
vents any tendency of cold to result in
pneumonia. For sale by Jas. A. Lee,
druRgist.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
The United States senate will
now prepare to salute Apostle
Smoot.
S6,,aDle Colds,

Cease to be simple. IL at all prolonged.
The safest way isto put them aside at the
very beginning. Ballard's Horehonnd
oyrup stops cold and removes the cause
g colds. 25t, soc, sl.00 bottle al Estorge
psvg Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
The crowned heads of every nation,
The rich men, poor men and misers
All join in paying tribute to
IlaINiIAfs, iIIln Lnn1,- D,sn...


II. Williams, San Antonio, Tex, writes;
Little Early Riser Pills are the best ever
used in my family. | unhesitatingly re-
commend them to everybody. They cure
Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache.
Torpid Liver, Jaundice, malaria and all
other liver troubles.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
9 "A - II & LA.
Bears the HIs Kind ta e. ~ Dsg0lI
''F,;:''' !, G,sa1I7S

Senators.are of the opinion that
some conservative trust measures
will be pnt through at this session.
1t is safe proposition that if any
measure at all is gotten through ii
will be conservative one.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
LOOK OUT
For CoIds-La Grippe +!

Protect yourself, and don't trust to
Providence. Considering the harm
done, "neglect" before and after taking
a cold is physical crime. You may
prevent q cold, OF, if too late, you can
insure yourself against the latter ef.
ects," for there is the greatest danger,
by using DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic. Few
die from Colds, or La Grippe, or Ca
tarrh. They die Of the after effects.
These diseases all weaken, and to a
weakened body come flocking host of
diseases that fasten on weak lungs,
heart, stomach, kidneys, and other
weak parts that we seldom think of.
The easiest and best thing to do is to
fortify the system SO that you will not
catch cold, but if too late to do that,
then you must see that no lasting in
jury is done. Medical authorities all
agree that iron is the fighting element of
the blood enabling the system not only
to ward off disease, but to fight it after
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24

FOR SALE At A BARGAIN.
3 mules, four ploughs, 2 cultivators a
Mccormick, Hay Mower and Rake.
Apply at the Lewis home, 707 East
Main ST., or w. L. Grant.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-24
FOR SALE.

Small place of IA acres, with improve.
ments, just outside the Corporation. A
bargain, will cut up well into lots.
JOHN T. WHITE,
Real Estate Agent
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
OIL CAR
CUTS HOLES
IN A TRAIN
Passengers Alarmed
by Crash at Ba-
kGrSfiHld.

BAKERSFIELD. Dec. 1o.-The San
Francisco and Bakersfield hier on the
Southern Pacific had a most remark
able escape from a disastrous wreck
when entering the Bakersfield yard at
o'clock this evening.
A monster oil car had been standing
on siding so that the end projected
over the main line. While running at
a speed Of about forty miles an hour
the engine struck this car and dashed
by at full speed. the edge of the pro-
jecting car tearing a long indent along
the entire side of the locomotive. The
projecting edge Of the oil car then
struck the side Of the first car of the
train and continued to dent the side
Of every car in the train.
Strange to say, none of the coaches
were derailed, but all were badly dam
aged. Not a whole pane of glass was
left in the entire side struck by the
car. The passengers were in a panic
and the cars were filled with flying
particles Of glass and splinters. None
Of the passengers, however, were hurt
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Herr Bebei Bitterly attacks His Sou
ereign and Den0unceS Russia.

Russia is essentially a barbarous
state. against whose bestiaIities all the
European Governments have made no
protest"
The speaker then alluded to Kishe-
nev. where. he said, the authorities
stood by and watched murders" He
asserted that a Russian general had
driven thousands of Chinese into the
Amur River and said the arrest Of a
Russian spy at Sofia had resulted in
finding among his papers document
airy proofs that Russia was privy to
the plan to assassinate King Alexander
months before the event occurred
Won BULOW MAKES REPLY.
Replying to Herr Bebei, Chancellor
Won Bulow declared the Government
was firmly determined TO continue the
developments of social legislation in
favor of the masses. In this matter
the Government required the cO-opera-
tion of the country. He would add that
nothing hindered progress in this direc-
tion more than the habit of the Social
Democrats of connecting social ques-
tions with anti-mOnarchical tendencies.
History, however, proved that mon
arches made more rapid progress So
cially than republics, because a mon
arch occupied position Of independ-
ence. above laws and parties. In no
republic had so much been done for the
workingman as in imperial Germany.
In Switzerland the Federal Councils
bills embodying substantial social re-
forms, like workingmens insurance,
had been defeated at the polls on ref
erendum.
Turning to Herr Bebel's criticisms
of the foreign policy OF the Govern
ment, Count Won Bulow pointed out
the inconsistency of the Socialist lead
er in denouncing 'Germany's East Ash
attic policy as too fantastic and roman
tic, while on the other hand he cen
sured the Chancellor for his too pass
i've policy in Manchuria.
IF there is any place in the world"
said the Chancellor, where we have
nothing to seek, it is Manchuria. If
Herr Bebel wants 10 head a new cru
sade to rescue the Manchurians 1 will
let him proceed alone. 1 shall stay
at home
After discussing at considerable
length the Socialist dreams of a So
cialized state, Count Won Bulow said:
1T would be the worst luck that
could happen to you Socialists if you
came suddenly into power. for then
your inability to organize productive
industries. your incapacity to con-
duct a foreign policy. your complete
ignorance. would be revealed under
Bengal fire.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
CHICAGO FAR
IN THE LEAD
General Opinion Among Repub-
licans Is That Lake City
Will Get the Big Convention
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Au is in
readiness for the opening meeting of
the National Republican Committee to-
morrow, which, in addition to other
business that may come before it. is
to decide the time and place for the
next national Republican convention.
Delegates are now on hand from Chi
cago and st. Louis, coming their re-
speetive cities for the convention. New
Orleans will ask for the honor, but no
delegation from New Orleans has yet
put in an appearance. Although the
opinion was generally expressed to-
night that the convention would go to
Chicago. the st. Louis delegation is
very active and is making as much of
a showing as the lake city Pittsburg
will offer 100000 for the convention.
Q !. ! |: d
this country last October, and even be-
fore that. rumors were afoat of un-
pleasant relations between her and her
husband, but even her closest friends
refrained from making public the ma
ture of her marital difficulties until
to-day. when it was learned that the
papers in the case had been filed with
a firm Of lawyers and that the case
was to be heard as soon as possible.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
AIDS WIFE
IN KILLING
HUSBAND
Rival Binds Him
While She Uses
ChlOrOfOrn.

BENNINGTON. Vt, Dec. 10.-Levi
Perham, 1s years old. to-day related in
court that for love Of Mrs. Mary Rog-
ers he aided the woman to murder her
husband, 10 the end that with $500 in
surance obtained on the husbands life
she might provide a home for Perham.
Perham said Mrs. Rogers Iured her
husband 10 a river bank with q prom
Use Of reconciliation. In a burst Of
feigned and playful affection the wom-
an proposed that they do a trick with
rope. The husband allowed himself
10 be tied several times. each time get
ting loose.
Mrs. Rogers suggested that Perham
try his hand, and Perham bound Rog-
ers securely, he says. Mrs. Rogers then
drew a handkerchief. saturated il with
chloroform and placed IL over her hus-
bands face Then. Perham testified.
she wrote a note with these words on
il and pinned il on Rogers hat.
4 am going 10 drown myself. and no.
body else is 10 blame for my death"
To this Mrs. Rogers signed her hus-
band s name After Rogers had died
from the effects Of the chloroform Per
ham threw the body into the river.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
ALLEGED MURDERERS
SECURE A CHANGE OF VENUE
Cattlemen Accused of Killing the Ber-
ny Family Win First Point of
Their Defense.

ST. FRANCIS, Kans.. Dec. 10.-In
the case of Chauncey Dewey, CLYDE
Wilson and w. ]. Mcbride, charged
with the murder of the Berry family
last May, the court this afternoon
granted a change of venue to Norton
County. Bonds were furnished for the
defendants and they were released. 1t
was contended by the defense that the
condition of public sentiment was such
that a fair trial was impossible. The
case will probably be tried in January
There was no open. demonstration
against the prisoners, but the people
are very bitter against Dewey.
An armed guard of four men, hired
by Chauncey Dewey, was here during
the trial Dewey took this precaution
against any possible attack.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11

there will be no embarkation of the
troops unless the reports of Colombian
armies marching to retake Panama are
given full confirmation, which they now
lack, although American warships are
patrolling both the Pacific and Carib-
bean coasts of Colombia.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
MRS. CULVER
WINS DIVORCE
Referee DillOn's Report Is Tn
derstOOd to Grant Decree to
Senator Clark's Daughter
Special Dispatch to TIE Gail.

WHITE PLAINS. \. Y, Dec. 10
The report OF Referee Maurice Dillon in
the divorce case OF Mrs. Everett Nal
Iory Culver, daughter Of Senator Clark,
was fled by Mrs. Culver's lawyers to-
day with Supreme Court Justice Mad
dOX.
II is understood that Justice Maddox
confirmed the report and that IL grants
a divorce. lie handed il 10 the County
Clerk, directing him 10 file II as speci-
fed under rule IS Of the Supreme
Court. which forbids the disclosure Of
papers or testimony 10 any persons ex-
cept parties TO an action
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
OPERA SINGER
SEEKS DIVORCE
Nine. Nordica Surprises Her
Friends by Commencing Civil
Action Against Her Husband
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

NEW YORK, Dec. I0.-Mme. Nordi-
cas- multitude Of friends here and
abroad viii learn with surprise that
she has begun suit for absolute di-
vorce from Zoltan Doeme, and that the
suit is 70 be tried in this city at an
early date.
Since the prima donna arrived in