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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
ILLS OF TELEPHONE GIRLS.
Customary Salutation Constantly
Rjnos In Their Ears.

customary 0diUtdLiOn constantly
Rings In Their Ears.
when a central operator hears
somebody crying Hello to her on the
street, nine times out of ten she ig-
nores the greeting" said telephone
expert. "Why? Because she takes the
salute to be delusion.
IA girl who. day after day, hears
Hello, hello dinned into her ears,
and who is constantly responding
with Hello, hello, hello in time
grows to hear and repeat the word
mechanically; and when she leaves
her work that word is still ringing
in her ears. She can hear people say
ing Hello to her on all sides, but
the greeting of the real thing is so
confused with the ghosts Of dead la.
Dor that she seldom notices the first
salutation of friend.
"And did you ever know, by the
way, that nine out Of ten persons
who habitually use the telephone have
what we call telephone ear? In its
first stage the telephone ear becomes
acute and sensitive; but after long
use the hearing becomes more or less
blunted, and half the complaints
against poor telephone service may
be attributed rightly to the 'tele-
phone ear Try it some time. II you
habitually use the right ear, next
time use the left and see If it isn't
twice as satisfactory. 1t is a good
plan for those who use the telephone
much to frequently switch ears. This
keeps the hearing equally balanced,
and might ward OF permanent deaf
ness"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
Concerning coIors

Cc.ors, like flowers, have meaning
of their own. White signifies purity.
faith, joy and life; red. the ruby, typi-
fies fire, love and royalty; bl,7e, the
sapphire, expresses heaven, truth, con-
stancy and fidelity; yellow represents
the sun. marriage and faithfulness;
green is the color of hope and victory;
violet is the hue of passion and suffer
ing: purple and scarlet are for holy
things and black is the attendant Of
despair, earthliness, mourning and
death
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
CHAPTER ~.

Toulon, on the Mediterranean. was
at this time the great military depot
of France. It's inhabitants numbered
about twenty-five thousand; and more
than fifty frigates and ships OF the
line rode at anchor in its harbor, while
within its spacious magazines was col
Iected an immense quantity of military
and naval stores.
Scarcely a day passed during the
not bring TO the city families and in
-dividuals from all parts of France.
seeking protection from the Revolu-
tionists' curelties-outrages which the
Committee were either unable to con-
troll. or to which they were Indifferent.
At Toulon, the friends of the old
monarchy argued among themselves
that the violence with which their
land had been filled was too terrible
to be longer endured; and they began
to discuss the idea of surrendering
the city, its magazines, forts and
Spanish fleets lying outside its har-
bor and thus help to bring about
return of law and reason to insane
France.
Among those in Toulon who heard
of the proposed surrender was Margot,
who. with Jean and Pierre, safe under
the humble roof of their new home,
had for these many months enjoyed a
security she had never before known.
In a measure her own mistress, and
removed from the dread of Etienne,
she found reliance and peace in the
kindly guidance of Pefe Huot, to
whom the boys went each day for in
struction, his abode being some dis
tance from Margot's small house,
which was in a retired part of the
city, near the suburbs.
A surrender suggested to her the
possibility of bringing scenes of blood
shed and violence; and the very
name of English" was to her-as also
to most of her mpatriots-the syn
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
Back at Work Again.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 22nd.-(Spe-
ciaD-Crippled by Kidney Disease till
he could not stand on his feet for the
hours required at his trade, F. R..
Mclean, 90 East Ferry St, this city,
had to quit work entirely. Now he's
back at work again and he does not
hesitate to give the credit to Dodd 8
Kidney Pills.
Yes" Mr.. Mclean says Il was too
bad. I had to quit. | could not stand
on my feet for the necessary hours
1t was Kidney Disease / had, and a
friend advised me to try Dodd's Kid
Eey Pills. | did so and after using
six boxes am completely cured and
am working as steadily as before
was sick. | recommend Dodd's Pills
to any one afflicted with Kidney trcu
BILE"
There is no form of Kidney Disease
Dodd's Kidney Pills will not cure
They always cure Bright's Disease,
the most most advanced and deadly
stage of Kidney Disease.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
GRIPS UGLY SEQUEL
KNEES STIFF, HANDS HELPLESS,
RHEUMATISM NEAR HEART.
Mrs. Van scoy Experiences Dangerous
After Effects from Grip and Learns
Value Of . Blood Remedy.

Mrs. Van scoy Experiences Dangerous
After Effects from Grip and Learns
Value Of . Blood Remedy.
The grip leaves behind it weakened
vital powers, thin blood, impaired d.
aestion and over-sensitive nerves.
condition that makes the system al easy
prey to pneumonia, bronchitis. rheuma-
hsm. nervous prostration, and even con-
sumption. =
The story told by scores Of victir41G
the grip is substantially the Same. One
was tortured by terrible pains mt the
base Of the skull; another was left tired,
faint and in every way wretched from
an@mia or scantiness Of blood; another
had horrible headaches, was nervous and
couldn't sleep; another was left with
weak lungs, difficulty in breathing and
acute neuralgia. In every case relief
was sought in vain until the great blood
builder and nerve-tonic, DIR. Williams
Pink Pills, was used. For quickness ana
thoroughness Of action nothing is known
that will approach 1t.
Mrs. Van Scoy makes statement thas
supports this claim. She says:
II had severe attack OF grip and, be-
fore had fully recovered, rheumatism
set in and tormented me for three
months. / was in a badly rundown
state. Soon after it began was so lame
for a week that could hardly walk. IL
kept growing steadily worse and at last
l had to give up completely aud for
three weeks was obliged to keep my
bed. My knees were so stiff l couldn't
bend them, and my hands were perfectly
helpless. Then the pains began to
threaten my heart and thoroughly
alarmed me.
"While was suffering in this way
CHANGED to run across a little book that
told about the merits of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. The statements in it inn
pressed me and led me to buy box These
pills proved the very thing / needed.
Improvement set in as soon as began
to take them, and it was very marked by
the time I had finished the first box.
Four boxes made me a well woman.
Mrs. Laura M. Van Scoy lives at No.
% Thorpe street, Danbury, Conn. DR..
Williams Pink Pills are equally well
adapted for any other Of the diseases that
follow in the train Of grip. They are
sold by all druggists.
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,onym or what was utterly detestable
Her fears were realized when the
surrender was accomplished, and the
Bnglish ships sailed triumphantly
into port. landing five thousand OF
their own troops and eight thousand
Spaniards.
This proceeding was regarded with
the greatest alarm and indignation by
the Revolutionists, who, considering
the surrender an act of treachery. re-
solved to retake Toulon, and drive the
allies from the soil of France. Two
armies were marched upon Toulon;
and a siege was begun which for three
months made but little apparent prog
ress.
Affairs within the city became un.
settled. and were soon almost demon
allied: and Pere Huot having fallen
seriously i'll. Margot's heart grew
heavy. as Jean. seeming to throw of
all restraint. wandered day after day
about the streets. associating with
soldiers and rough characters.
Margot had not dared to communi-
cate much OF her misgiyings from the
day, now several weeks past, when.
after demonstrating warmly as to
some offense he had committed, she
babe him ask himself il his father
would have approved the act, and
started back, as from a mans threat
ened attack, when the boy turned
.fiercely upon her.
Never name him to me again." he
cried, with heaving breast and fash
ing eyes. Il have no father. Do you
know my name here in Toulon? 1t is
the same as Pierre's. He is Pierre
Lafitte, and am his brother, Jean
Lafitte. And. be saint or devil, to
the end OF my life am Jean Lafitte!"
HE looked so big and terrible in his
rage that Margot. silent and fright
ened. felt that he was almost
stranger to her-this boy she had car.
ried in her arms. and whom she had
loved and watched over for so many
years.
It was the last night OF November,
when darkness fell early over the city,
and Margot was preparing her lonely
evening meal. Where Jean and
Pierre were, she knew not, but pre-
sumed that. as was often their habit.
they would sup with some OF their
soldier acquaintances.
Although the evening was cold. the
usual number OF pedestrians we're
abroad. these being mostly soldiers,
who were seeking excitement and Cos
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
BY MARY DEVEREUX

sip at the various eating and drinking
places frequented by them.
One of these was called lie Chen
Heureux," a two-story house situated
down near one of the quays. Lights
were blinking brightly from its small
windows. and inside several stoves
were burning. where Thiel, the land
lord, and his one assistant, were pre-
pairing supper for several civilians and
soldiers who sat about, talking and
drinking, at the various small tables.
Sitting near the fire, two soldiers
and a citizen, together with Jean and
Pierre, were listening to a man in
their midst, who, from his talk and
appearance, seemed to have been an
extensive traveller. This was Laro, an
habitue of LIE Chen Heureux when
on shore from the 'Aigle," rakish-
looking brigantine, of which he was
owner and captain.
Jean listened with an attention
which, for some reason, appeared to
amuse Laro, who, now and then, with
a quizzical smile lighting his black
eyes, glanced askance at the boys en-
raptured face.
Laro's story had been listened to by
others seated around the tables, who
occasionally reminded Thiel to hurry
their suppers.
The next minute soldierly-looking
man came in, the uniform of petty
officer showing as he unclasped and
threw off the heavy cloak that had en-
yeloped him. After demanding sup
per as speedily as possible, he seated
himself some distance away from the
group at the fire.
But Pierre had been staring open
mouthed at him; and now the sound
of his voice caused Jean to start, and
turn his head quickly in the direction
of the shadowy corner where the sol
der was seated.
"Greloirei" he breathed.
What is that, my cocksparrow
Toulon harbors many stranger
tongue, to be sure, but | speak only
my own"
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Come, gentlemen, ALL" said Thiel,
now busting amongst them with a
huge platter. Your suppers are
| ready"
Neither Laro nor the others paid
any further heed to the soldier, who,
seated apart from them, ate his sup
per with an appetite that bore witness
to previous fasting. But at odd mo-
ments. when unnoticed, his eyes, with
smiling warning in them. met those
of the two boys; and once, while Jean
was staring at him, he laid finger
upon his lips with swift cautioning
gesture of silence.
His supper finished, Jean strolled
back to the fire, before which Greloire
had seated himself while the others
remained at the tables, some still eat
ing, and all of them discussing mat
tiers pertaining to the siege.
Leaning carelessly against the fire.
place, after a quick glance about, to
make sure he was not observed. the
boy looked at the soldier with world
of inquiry in his dark eyes. Greloire
replied with a comprehending smile,
but again laid his finger against his
lips, as il impressing silence. and then
turned to the fire.
He had picked up his long cloak,
and was putting it on. And no one
noticed the suggestive motion of the
head and hand, as, with slightly
arched eyebrows, he looked once more
toward Jean, who was still standing
beside the fireplace. But the boy was
quick to see these, and understood
that he might expect to find Greloire
outside.
Allowing what he felt to be proper
amount Of time to pass after the latter
had closed the door behind him. Jean
put on his cap, and having motioned
to Pierre, they both followed, regard
less of Laro's declaration that it was
earlier than usual, and not yet time
for them to start for home.
The two boys, with occasional sharp
glances around, passed along the al
most deserted street. Presently
Pierre, after a quick look over his
shoulder. gripped jeans arm.
There is q man who looks like
Greloire coming on just behind u.s."
He had scarcely spoken when a
swift but cautious football came close
behind him, and u hand caught his
shoulder, while Grcloire sad in care
fully lowered voice, 'Tiensl My quick
witted conn ade, how are Snu?"
AS you see. Or might. we're 1t not
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
Apples GOOD Chicken Feed.

Hen fanciers in the region of Waldo
boro, Me-, think that they have solved
the egg laying problem by feeding
their hens throughout the winter with
a liberal supply of apples. Miss
Emmea l.. Labe wintered nineteen
pullets from which she got fifteen to
eighteen eggs a day all winter. She
fed in t<at time over nine barrels
of apples. E. F. Waterman. who has
a large flock, has used some twenty
barrels of the fruit with satisfactory
results.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
The Greatest sme.ers.

For some reason-or none-most
people have hitherto looked upon the
Germans as the most inveterate smok-
ers in the world, although few will be
surprised to learn that the Dutch are
a little ahead of them as consumers
of tobacco. since pictoriall.- Dutch
man is always associated with pipe,
But none will be prepared to hear that
the Swiss smoke SO per cent more
than either. still less that the Belgian
burns more than double as much as
the Dutchman.
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Enter the Bell Horse.

The adoption of rubber shoes for
horses and the popularity of gum-tired
vehicles have resulted in the applica-
ton of bells to the harness Of teams
for private equipages. This introduc-
ton is comparatively new in this city.
Heretofore it has been the case that
it was the exception to annex the
jinglers to carriages. Now, however,
it is fast becoming the rule.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

Don't wait till tomorrow, but clean
house to-day, with DR.. Caldwells TAX
ative) Syrup Pepsin. OF course we
mean your house of flesh and bone
your body. This is the best house you
own, and should get the most care.
Yet most people neglect 1t IN
dreadful manner. AS result, stom.
ach, liver and bowels soon get out OF
order. and cause great pain, distress
and dangerous internal diseases. Ine
only safe, sure cure is DR.. Caldwell
Syrup Pepsin. It clears out all causes
of sickness, cures constipation and IN
digestion, cleans house, and makes
you we'll. Try it. Sold by all drug
gists at soc and $1.00. Money back
if it fails.
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Dark Brown.

'Tm going to stop this thing OF go
ing out and drinking lot OF stuff at
night" muttered Jack Rounder, as
he sat up in bed one morning and
reached for the water pitcher. no,
so much because it's immoral, but
it's such deuced bad taste, you know.
And with a wry FACE he took a pro-
longed swig of natures beverage.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
Attractive Garden CAPRICE.

The lovely gardens of Lady Windsor
in England are rendered doubly at
tractive by an ingenious little device.
Big holes are bored at regular inter-
walls in the sides of an upright barrel
This is filled with rich soil and plants
are put In so that they grow out OF
the holes These barerls are covered
with blooms of ivy geraniums.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
In CHICAGO.

Mrs. Hyde Parker-Why did Miss
Lakefront marry that Insignificant MIR.
Porker?
Mrs. Lakeshore Driver-Perhaps he
was the best she could get.
Mrs. Hyde Parker-Nonsense! She
had her choice of at least dozen
eligible men.
Mrs. Lakeshore Driver-Then she
intends to marry them all and began
with Porker on the principle of saw.
ing the best till the last.
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Fashionable.

The beautiful lady inthe twentieth
century fairy tale was about to be
married. Adorned withjewels almost
as dazzling and costly 5 those worn
by the bride, the good airy appeared.
Il have come" she aid, ito touch
you with my magic wan, SO you Will
live happily ever aftcrwrd.
Its awfully sweet of on respond
ed the bride, cordially but, don't
you know that wouldntje at all fash
iOnab!e Fudge
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FREE TO OUR READERS.
Botanic Blood Balm for the Bloc

Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood.
If you suffer from ulcers, eczema, scrof
ula, blood poison, cancer, eating sores,
itching skin, pimples, boils, bone pains,
swellings, rheumatism, catarrh, or any
blood or skin disease, we advise you to
take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b.. Es-
pecially recommended for old, obstinate,
deep-seated cases, cures where all else
fails, heals every sore, makes the blood
pure and rich, gives the skin the rich
glow of health. Druggists, 81 per large
bottle. Sample sent free by writing
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice sent in
sealed letter. Medicine sent at once pre-
paid; for $3.50, 6 for IS, II for $40.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

All soaps, toilet or laundry or house
hold 70 much farther if kept for some
time in a dry place before before
using. New soap fathers too. freely
to waste. therefore it Is more economi-
cal to buy a quantity and keep the
bars or cakes some time, instead Of
buying 1t as you actually want 1t.
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STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TcLrDo, :.

LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank J. CHENEY makes oath that h. IL senior
partner OF the frm of F. J.. CHENEY Co, doing
business in the City Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my pres
encc. this 9Th day of December, A. ID: 1886
A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC.
1921
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, &c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
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won't Turn Loose"

I insist on saying that Hunts Light
ming Oil takes hold quicker and let's
go slower of aches, pains and sore
places than any liniment | ever saw.
1t just won't turn loose till you're
well.
| never have little ache but what
l slosh it on, and ere | get the bottle
corked that little ache is gone.
C. W. JACKSON,
Marble Hill, Mo.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
A Living Examp

A professor of natural history who
was delivering a lecture to his class
on the rhinoceros noticed that the at
tention of the students was wander
ing.
Gentlemen" he said, sternly. eff
you expect to realize the remarkably
hideous nature of this beast you must
keep your eyes fixed on me. "-Har-
pers Weekly.
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Drum Head for Monkey.

The mascot Of q British infantry
regiment. a monkey, has been dishon-
orably discharged from the service
for absence without leave for larceny,
committed in neighboring poultry
yards. He is now serving life term
In the Manchester geological gardens
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lncorriCibIe Girl.

A girl of twelve was committed to
a reform school from a London court
recently. She had stolen money from
her mother, taken off her little broth
?r's clothes and sold them and boiled
The family cat alive.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

Two Recommendation Needed.
Slowpay-Doctor, suppose you car
your tailor to me?
Doctor-Certainly, but vou will havs
to get some one else to recommend
you to my tailor.
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Discrimination.

Widen Woolly-"How much to Shy
caggo?"
Ticket Agent-"Eight dollars"
Widen WOolly-"And how long
does it take?"
Ticket Agent-"Nine hours"
Widen Woolly-"Nine hours! Wy
out in Nebrasky we've got roads you
kin ride on whole day for $8."-Bal-
timore American.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
Country for the Rich,

It costs money to live in South
Africa woman resident in Johan-
nesburg pays $50 month for her cook
and $50 month to Hindoo servant.
In India she would have TO pay only
SIS a month for the Hindoos services.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

It's dangerous not to notice new
dress your wife has, because she
thinks you are not interested and it's
dangerous to notice because it may be
new one you forgot to notice before
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
You Have No Friends

that viii not be interested in remedy that
is being used extensively as permanent
cure for Dyspepsia, Constipation, Head
ache, Catarrh Of the Mucous Membrane,
and all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder. Only one dose day. Write at
once to the Vernal Remedy Company, LIE
Roy, N. Y s., and they will cheerfully send
YOU free, trial bottle of Vernal Palmet-
tona palmetto Berry Wine, to convince
you of the wonderful results to be obtained
from its use. Sold by druggists everywhere.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

Why not use Gibson Well Water for constipa.
ton and Indigestion? 1t will cure you?
Gibson Well Water can be shipped to you
Write the Gibson Well Water Co., Mineral
Wells Texas.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This Is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
Insist on GETTING Il,

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have a
stock In hand of IL or. brands. which
they know cannot be sold to a custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.
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At the ouarrel's Height.

AT the QuarreFs HeIght.
Mrs. Hunneymoon (tearfully)-f am
going home to my mother.
Mr.. Hunneymoon Gndiferently)-
Indeed?
Mrs. Hunneymoon (prophetically)-
You'll wish you had acted differently.
Mr.. Hunneymoon fbrutally)-Why.
have you changed your mind already
about going?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27

1t is modesty that places in the fee-
BILE hand Of beauty the scepter that
commands power-Helvetius
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Compile atoms.

Eyes" said the New York INTERIOR.
ough engineer, I'VE were getting along
nicely until our charter was revoked
by the grand chief of our brother
hood
What will you do next?" asked the
inquisitive one.
well, we haven't decided, but we
think of boycotting the union. BAL
timore American.