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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
Taken Up.

The undersigned gives notice that on
Friday, April 22d, 1904, he took up half
American Sorrel horse, bearing the fol-
lowing description Sorrel, white spot
on forehead, front name cut. Owner OF
same can by paying cost of keeping and
advertising redeem property, otherwise
will be sold according to law on Saturday,
May l4th, at public auction.
JOEL H. FISHER.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
ron RENT.

Cierc Building, corner of Iberia and
Main streets. Apply 20,
CHAS. CLERC,
p. Q. Box 375 New Iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23

Apartments, delightfully."- situated
Two large and one small roora. Apply at
707 East Main Street.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
Indigestion Causes
Catarrh Of the
Sf0~AeA.

For many years u has bssp SUPPOSED that
Nd aysp - IT, but s aS 8 sa ssisa sSs
opposite. Indigestion causes oatarrh. r.
psased attacks Of INDIGESTION inilames tho
mucous msrnbsanss lining Tho stomach and
exposes the nerves Of the Stomach, thus caus-
Ing tho glands to secrese nvcln instead Of
The Juices Of natuEal digestion. This IL
called Cstsrrh Of the Stomach,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
East End Lot For Sale.

Large lot on lower Main Street between
Emmer aud White properties for sale
measuring 9S feet more or less by $50 in
depth. Apply to
DIR. A G.. EMMER.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
Get your Base Ball Goods at
Enterprise Store.

The Mission at the Catholic
Church has been pronounced success.
Rev. Father Mcleod drawing i'm.
nense audiences by his startling por-
trayals of the truth, which has pro-
dueed marked effect ON our entire
community, strengthening the weak,
confirming the faithful and reclaim.
ing those who have become indiffer-
ent.
Special offerings in low shoes aud
summer clothing at Mistrot's on
atqrday, April 23rd, and all the
week.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23

CERVICES At the n. E. Church (South) },
Oevery Sunday at IL A. NJ and p. NJ.
Sunday School $50 A. NJ.
A. W. TURNER, Pastor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
lUCIAN ROLAND. Alta.
f. e. GUEORY, DIST. P. 4
SH ERIFF SALE

CITIZENS BANK OF JENNERETTE,
VS. No. 1925.
HEIRS OF LEO fiEBERT, DECEASED.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23
LOCAL NEWS.

The weather conditions for the
past week has not been very favorable
to our planting interests, The crops
need rain and while not suffering are
nevertheless not advancing in growth
as they would were a good rain to
come. Roads are very dusty, cisterns
are dry and general inconvenience is
experienced The ravages os the cane
bug and corn worm continue, but does
not seem to occasion any uneasiness to
our planters who are ever hopeful and
optimistic.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-04-23

Leaving balance of sl56. 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Manual Training in Schools.

Specimens of the work of the manual training department of the public schools of Birmingham, on exhibition in the city hall, is indeed a splendid showing, and has occasoned much appreciative com ment from all sides" remarked citizen yesterday.
 This department is comparatively an innovation in the schools here, but the work shows careful training and 1t shows also that the children possess marked natural ability. Useful and ornamental articles, the work of the children of the different grades, are shown. Sewing, mllli- nery, fancy work. There are Indian baskets and mats and artistic little bas- kets made from ordinary shucks and alfalfa by the girls, and cabinets, stools and carved work of various designs, the work of the boys. Some very handsome specimens of pyrogravure work is also to be seen.
 "A cabinet desk made by one of the seventh grade boys that would reflect credit on an experienced cabinet maker is on exhibition. It is made from fine quality of dark wood, and is polished by hand to a dull wax finish. It has every thing that belongs to a desk-letter open CT, pen rack, paper weight and inkstand' to correspond, all made by hand save the glass ink well. The desk stool is Of the same finish. handsomely upholstered in green leather. This piece of work has been especially admired and is conclusive proof of the thorough work in this de- partment
 "The adoption of the manual training course by the public schools of Birming- ham was a wise and progressive step, and the early training received by the children along this line will prove most useful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
Now for the Elephant.

Now that the conference for educa- ton is ended, Birmingham can turn her undivided attention to the problem of securing an elephant. Of course there will be other animals-a whole zoo, in fact-but the elephant is a prime requisite and until one of these huge but interesting animals is safely landed in one of the city parks there will be no peace in the heart of the small boy and the small girl.
 A geological garden is a move in the right direction. Now that the circus parade has been eliminated, such an institution is all the more to be de- sired, and the very fact that the cir GUS menagerie can be seen only once or twice year Is evidence enough of it's practical use. When a child is taken through one of the large circus menag- cries, he is bewildered by the dust, the noise and tl, confusion. The i'm pressions he receives of the various animals are at best vague and shad- owy, mingled with yistas of Orientals in gaudy costumes and tall glasses of pink lemonade
 But geological garden is different Here the children can visit twice day all the year around if they desire, so that the animals become old acquaint- ances. Their habits and peculiarities become familiar and the children learn more about animals in six months than they would in a lifetime by going to circus.
 While good elephants come high, trained performers often being valued at sums ranging from $5000 to $10,000, 1t is possible to get sure enough ele- phant that will eat peanuts and con sume quantities ot hay for about 5000 or $1500. An elephant at tnis prize will not be able to do any tricks until trained, but he will be just as interest ing and just as much an elephant as if he commanded a fancy price.
 After the elephant is bought other animals can be added from time to time as the geological garden associa- tion gets more money, and in a few years it would be possible to build up a zoo that would be a credit to the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29

True, the problem is rendered doubly difficult by the color line-by the presence of a large number who can contribute little or nothing to the cost of education. But all sections have plenty of the poor and humble. The percentage of the penniless is not larger here than it is in northern states, but the color line renders the problem of public education more ex- pensive. More schools and more teachers are needed in the rural dis triets. The harder the problem is the more self-sacriflce is called for, and that is what the south must rise to. That is what educational conferences gre held for-to promote the cause of public education and to devise meth ods adapted to its extension.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
A CHAMPION LIAR.
lerybody's Magazine.

From EVerybodys Magazine.
 Breaking engagements does not worry the sultan of Sulu. He kept Major-Gen- eral Bates waiting for him at Sulu for nearly two months, breaking engagement after engagement. At the first time ap- pointed, instead of the sultan, his brother and Hadji Butu, his prime minister. ar- rived at Sulu and explained to General Bates that "his highness" deeply regret ted his inability to be present, as his re- ligious festivities were just beginning and would keep him at Maibun, the Moro capital, several days but he would sure ly come as soon as the festivities were oyer. Another meeting was agreed upon. Again the sultan failed to appear. and his prime minister, with profuse apolo- gies, assured the general that his master was suffering so with boils on his neck and arms that he could not put on his coat. and without 1t he could not even think of appearing before a great Ameri- can general. Thus two months were frittered away, and then the American soldier decided that as he was in a Mo- hammedan land, he would do as Moham- med did when the mountain failed to call.
 He is the best single handed liar in the Philippines. And as there are few F'ili- pinos who will not lie frequently, delib- erately. and persistently. that is saying a good deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
CITY FOLK NEAR-SiGHTED.
the New York Commercial.

From the New York Commercial.
 ''The race is growing nearsighted, ow- ing to the city life and the conditions of our civilization" said Frederick P. Sim mons, examining eye specialist, while ad- dressing the members of the New Eng land Association of Opticians the other day.
 "Our visual range is confined to near objects for the greater part of the day." said he, "and this keeps the eyes turned in. An object twenty feet away will make the eyeballs parallel.
 Anything less will turn them in, and people who spend their hours in offices and crowded flats necessarily have a short range of vision. which overworks and weakens their interior muscles close to the nasal cavity.
 '"rhe exterior muscles are not being so strained. are strong, and hence cause the eyes to turn out. Let a person who Is thus affected spend a week or two in the country and his eyes become normal again, because he gets greater range of vision.. Savages are generally farsight- ed v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
Size of the GroWinn Crnn.

Hugh T. Inman of Atlanta says the size of the cotton crop in the states east of Texas does not determine the price of cotton. he price of cotton is determined by Texas itself and the boil weeyil is taking a hand in the game. It will probably be more de. structive this year than it ever has been in this country, and Texas can not be depended upon to grow a great crop. MT. Inman adds:
 It is true that with perfect conditions this year the south will make much cot ton. welve millions wTill be an inside estimate, but if only 12,OO0 900 bales arc produced, the price will rule well up to 10 or 12 cents. With a 10000, ,0O0-bale crop this year of 1904 cotton is likely to sell at 20 cents next year. and its culture all over the world will be stimulated Tkere are now 17000,O GOO bales produced and the United States produces only 1O,OOOOOO. so that you will see that other countries can produce some cotton.
 To grow a crop of twelve million bales the states east of Texas must produce nearly ten million bales, a task they are not equal to, even in favorable season. The labor needed in the production of such crops is not here, especially the force of pickers. Such a crop would call for fully 1,500,- 900 bales from this state, and Alabama has never grown such a crop, and never will until her labor supply is in creased.
 MT. Inman's intimation that small crop this year would materially pro- mote cotton growing in other countries is probably unfounded All other countries lack the favorable mixture of sunshine and moisture that we en- joy, and none of them can readily grow much cotton, Egypt alone ex- cepted. The Egyptian crop is based on irrigation, and it may be doubled in the next ten years, but there would still be room for a large com mercial crop of American cotton. For eign cotton growing is bugaboo that alarms no one in this country. Our danger and trouble is tied up in the boil weevil, and its inroads are more to us than all the efforts of African or Asiatic cotton growers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
Running Some.

The story of the governor of western state who performed the remarkable feat of running down and catching with his hands a rabbit while hunting ip a field one day reminds me of an incident of the civil war that was told me by an old Confederate" said the man who had just paid for the drinks and was entitled to talk.
 Tt was during one of the hottest fights of the war when the Confederates were getting little the worst of 1t, and bull lets were flying uncomfortably close. At last the line faltered, wavered and broke in wild confusion. Immediately there was a rush of disordered Confederates to the rear. In the throng of flying soldiers was a lanky rustic from Georgia who, thanks to his long legs, was getting over ground at prodigious rate, when he saw a jack rabbit just in front of him, loping along like an express train. A soldier who claims to have been lying wounded in bush nearby heard the Georgian shout:
 "'Git outen ther way, rabbit, an let somebody run whut kin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
THE GRAY MANS PATH.

From the Pail Mall Gazette. By the yellow-lichened stone where the
 ocean surges moan, Go not alone, mavourneen, acushla ma
 chreel For waiting, watching there. with the
 sea wind in his hair, And the yellow-horned sand poppy,
 stares the Gray Man of the Sea! Was it Clan of the Wind I heard? Or
 wall of passing bird?
 red the singing of the Since? In troth, that music sweet would lead a
 mortal's feet Down darkest paths of danger to the
 Gray Man of the Sea! When the mist's upon the moor, and the
 sea fog's on the shore. Oh. latch the door. mavourneen, and
 stray not from mel By the bells of the sheean, the ferns and
 froghans green. He's laughing in the long boreen, the
 Gray Man of the Sea. Should it cause your heart to bleed. no
 warnings can I heed, In waking and in sleep indeed, his call
 shrills wild and free! Though the spindrift weaves my shroud
 and the storm be keenin' loud. He whistles, whisht. I follow him.-The
 Gray Man of the Sea!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
WILL HAVE TELEPHONES.
Elaborate System to Be Installed for
 National Democratic Convention.

St. Louis, April 2S.-The subcommittee of the national democratic committee in charge of the arrangements for the na- tional democratic convention to be held here July 6, convened at the permanent headquarters of the national committee at the Jefferson hotel today. John Schro- rers, chairman of the local committee of arrangements for the convention, sub- mltted a report.
 It was stated during the meeting that the aggregate number of tickets to the convention would not exceed $500. Seven hundred and fifty seats will be reserved for the press. None but working news papermen will be permitted to occupy these seats.
 The committee approved Mir. Schrorers' suggestion to place a telephone In every state delegation, besides a telephone on the main platform, and afford service to all parts of the hall.
 In the lobbies an additional number of telephones, afTording long distance con- neetions will be installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
Preacher's Mistake.

q was amused by the blunder of a well known Birmingham divine the other day" said a man about town. He was hurrying down the street in great haste and evidently had something on his mind, for his face was puckered in a frown and his eyes were bent on the ground. You may imagine my surprise to see him boldly dive into a saloon as if his life depended on getting refreshment at once. As soon as the person had taken half dozen steps into the bar he real ized that he was in the wrong place and looked up. The expression of mingled surprise embarrassment and horror on his face was a treat to see as he beat a nasty retreat.
 "rhe preacher had blundered into the saloon instead of a clothing store which was next door"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29

parents of children when the bills are paid by the state. When bills are paid by parents themselves then in- deed is there watehfulness, close su- pervision, and after a while good schools. The best school systems in this country are based on local tax ation, not on state funds. The Ala bama system is wholly wrong, but it can be helped out by adding local tax ation to the state funds. This would enable rural districts to build school houses, to lengthen the school terms, and to hire better teachers. All dis tricts would not take advantage of the right of local taxation at first, but some would, and the system would gradually spread over the state.
 This involves constitutional amendment, and it is none too early to seek such an amendment. No ore asks for compulsory local taxation. All that is asked is the right in the new and select electorate in a school dis trict to tax itself for school purposes. Who can conscientiously oppose the proposition?
 The local taxation embraced in the constitution of 1901 is a delusion. It is county option. No county has ac- cepted it. No county need accept it. It is not based on home rule, and home rule is needful if we are to have good schools. We need local taxation by school istricts-voluntary local tax alton, and we cannot have good public schools until it is granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
THE WORLDS SUGAR SUPPLY.

From the New York World
 The production of beet sugar in Flu rope last year amounted to 5,910,000 tons In the United States it approximated 500,- coo tons. The consumption of beet and cane sugar in this country during that period was 2.57O.OO0 tons.
 The English are the greatest consum- CTS of sugar. the amount used per in habitant last year reaching s9.s pounds Large as this individual average was, il was less by eight pounds than in the two previous years. The consumption in the United States is 6639 pounds per inhabitant. The lowest rate of consump- ton is in Bulgaria. where 1t is ell. Tn Italy it falls to 7.37 and in Spain to 10.91
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29

H HE supply of circus "thrillers" Is NY apparently inexhaustible. The
 latest feat of daring that has been introduced is called the Circle of Death and it Is most appropriately named. The circle is a basket frame work about twenty feet in diameter, with steep sloping sides and no bottom. The trick is done in London by man who rides a horse so rapidly around the circumference of the basket that he will not fall through. The circle first rests on the ground, so the horse and rider can enter, and when the animal is running fast enough the basket is raised to a height of fifteen or twenty feet in the air where the ride is continued amid a breathless silence. The circle is gradual ly lowered when the ride Is nearing to an end and the daring equestrian gall lops out amid the paudits of the multi tude. It is not cheap trick by any means but 1t is hardly as dangerous as cycling the aerial arch or looping the gap, both of which are features of the American circus for this season.
 A New York man recently hit upon novel plan to make his son obedient. The young man is a giant weighing 200 pounds and is six feet tall, although he Is only 19 years old. His father ordered the boy to go to bed and the young man refused fiogging was out of the question, un- less the old gentleman wished himself to be the recipient, but happy thought struck him. He rang up police head quarters. Soon there appeared on the scene husky patrolman and the refrac- tory youth decided to retire without any more argument. The idea was a most happy one and many sorey harassed parents may hereafter be tempted to try 1t on their offspring. The strap or the slipper cuts a very poor figure when compared to a bluecoat.
 The Womans Literary club of Chicago, which must be a very learned body of women if a name counts for anything, has discovered a new method for reading the character of male animals who smoke that discounts all previous efforts in this line by hundred per cent. In short, they claim to be able instantly to judge of a mans habits, disposition and weaknesses by his 'voice. A man with a deep. sonorous voice like that of a donkey, is not like a donkey, as some people would suppose, but is indiscreet and quarrelsome. The man with a sharp, thin. husky voice yields easily to temp tation and is rather weak into the bar gain. A full, abrupt voice denotes a bold, enterprising man. and deep voice Is a sign of cowardice. The category contin- ues at some length but this Is enough to give one an idea of the marvellous per- ception of the Chicago Womans club, which despite its profound knowledge of man, can be f1im-1ammed on the weakest proposition ever offered with the per- suasive voice which they have character ized as admirable"
 Winston Churchill was in a sorry plight when he forgot his speech in the house of commons, but he had the satisfaction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-29
Adjournment of the Conference.

The sessions of the conference have come to an end, and as a whole it has had an elevating and wholesome ef- feet, not only In this district, but to some extent at least throughout the southeastern states. It was an educa- tion in itself. It is not too much to say that public education in this valley has received an impetus it will never wholly lose.
 It would be well indeed if a similar conference could be held in every state. One should be speedily held in Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, where there is a governor who de- clares that over half of his state should be kept in the depths of ig- norance His state is not following his teaching, however, but is really leading in the movement for the edu- cation of all.
 There is not state that would not be benefited by the holding of a con ference similar to the one ended last night in this city. The theatre in which the sessions of the conference were held was crowded nightly, and careful attention was paid to the re- markable series of addresses delivered by some of the finest men in the land, each replete with wisdom and practi- cal statesmanship. Let no one despair of the republic while it can command without fee or reward the services of Ogden, Galloway, Page, Alderman, Dabney and a dozen more beside.
 The great cause of popular educa- tion needs to be brought home to the states in this section of the country.