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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
In These Days Of Operations.

A husband came home one evening
to find note left for him by his wife
CarelesslF- he opened 1t, but as he read
his face blanched my God!" he ex.
claimed, "how could this have hap.
oered SO suddenly And. snatching
his hat and coat, he rushed to hos
pital which was near his home.
Il want to see my wife. Mrs. Brown,
at once" he said to the head nurse.
before she goes under the ether.
Please take my message to her at
)nce.'
Mrs. Brown" echoed the nurse
There is no Mrs. Brown here
Then to which hospital has she
gomez" asked the distracted husband.
4 found this note from her when
,ame home" and he handed the note
the nurse, who read:
Dear Husband:
Il have gone to have my kimono
,ut out.
BELLE
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Besides The new theatre TO be built
by the Interstate Amusement Com
pany at Dallas. another will be built
for their down town by another com
pany now organized. This will give
Dallas four down town play houses.
Surrounded by relatives and intimate
friends. Judge Stephen Neal. author of
the fourteenth amendment of the
United States Constitution. died at his
home in Lebanon. O., Friday, after an
illness which lasted for several
months.
Annie Thorp of Austin has entered
suit against l.. Loeb. a saloonist. and
the American Surety Company. his
bondsman. charging that Loeb has I'M
lawfully sold liquor 10 her brother.
who is an habitual drunkard
II Is uni cod that a syndicate Is
ficials of the Frisco System with
view of establishing a motor car line
between MuskoEee and Fort Gibson.
using the Frisco tracks for the Dur
pose.
The grand jury investigation now In
progress has brought to the surface
sufficient information to warrant the
statement that some Chickasaw ofIici-
ais have been wholly Indifferent with
reference to the moneys of the tribe.
s. G. Beckwith, Of New York, who
was seriously burned In the wreck OF
the Twentieth Century Limited Wed.
nesday night, and who died later in q
hospital, was well known among Texas
newspaper publishers as the head Of
the s. c. Beckwith Advertising Agency.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
THRIFT AS A FINE ART.
Peasants of Normandy Adopts in Its
Application.

| Writing of "A Corner in Normandy
| Smith gives an interesting side light
upon the real character of the Nor
| man peasant. These ruddy old Nor
man farn ers understand economy to
a finessc. he says. 1t is the secret of
their wealth. And thus, when one
morning | came across Pere Trebard
munching a withered pear while he
summed himself beside the snug barn
and asked the old man why he did not
choose a good one from his fine crop
he exclaimed:
"Ah, but, monsieur we might
sell it,"
The character of the shrewd Nor
nan is interesting. Never will he give
YOU direct answer: a definite yes
or no seems to have been expressly
left out of his vocabulary
TT is a fine morning. | ventured to
a grizzled old dealer in oxen.
TT might be worse" he answered.
That's splendid cider of yours, Lee
grosjean."
Some say 1t is" he retorted guard
eddy.
Neither does the true Norman ever
seem pleased or satisfied
Beautiful apples this year, Pere
Mallet"
BAH they are so few" he replies.
gloomily, with shrug of his should
ers. The next year the tree are bent
under the weight of rich crop, and
YOU hail this rich old agriculturist as
you pass his gateway:
Plenty of cider this year, Pere
Mallet. You surely have enough
apples" you say convincingly as the
old peasant looks up from his work to
bid you bon jour.
They are SO small" he groans, ''it
take more time to pick them than
they are worth"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
In the First Person,

after great deal of urging !
book" said Swellup. MY friends have
insisted for years. But you know |
am very modest about appearing be-
fore the public"
What sort of book are you 60
ing to writer
II shall call 1t Personal Instances
of Valor. as Told by the Hero
oh | see. Sort of resume of your
married life"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Marfjl Wiped Out.

City of Mexico. July 3.-The cloud
burst at Cuanajuato occurred in the
southeast part of the city flooding all
the principal streets. Plaza del Canta-
dor l. six feet under water Some OF
the streets are under water twenty
feet deep. Some mines are partially
flooded.
The town of Marfil. the terminus Oh
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Nenro Prisoner Rurne d.

Kirbyville. Texas. A negro was
arrested here at o'clock last night
charged with stealing. He was placed
In the Jail and at IL O'Clock the build
ing was burning rapidly. The people
could not put the fire out, a4d at |
o'clock In the morning the. charred re.
mains OF the negro were pulled from
the debris.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Not an Up-to-Date Fairy.

The beautiful lady in the twentieth
century fairy tale was about to be
married. Adorned with jewels almost
as dazzling and costly as those worn
by the bride. the good fairy appeared.
Il have come she said ito touch
you with my magic wand, so that you
will live happily ever after"
It's awfully sweet of you" respond
ed the bride, cordially: but. don't you
know, that wouldn't be at all fashion
able now. Modern Society.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Too Fast for Him.

Don't keer of de worl is roun'.
Or fiat as flat kin be;
All know
Down here below.
t goes too fas' fer met
On de Ian, or sea.
1t goes too f8s fer me:
Time is a-gwine
LAX a harricane fyin'-
It goes too fas fer me!
Don't keer Of de sun stan STILL
Or keep a-mOvin' free.
My ha'r git gray
Sence yesterday.
En- he don't shine long fer me-
On de Ian. or sea,
Sun don't shine long fer me-
Time is a-gwine
LAX n harricane fiyin'-
He goes too fas' fer me,
Atlanta Constitution
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Port Gibson, Miss: j. e. Reagan.
convicted of the murder of Jason
Moody. has been sentenced to hang
August 4. Both were white men and
stood well in the community.
Baton Rouge, La: The annual state
ment OF the board OF control of the pen.
itentiary shows a net profit of s1Of,
739. The cost of maintenance was
$262,6OO. which included many i'm
provements.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
ESTEEM 70 HAY.
Messages Received by Mrs. Hay and
THE President Tell Of 1t.

Washington. July 3.--The high es
tenn in watch Mr. Hay was Gni7e- If
ally he'd al home and abroad is man
tested by tn government and Dy Mi 5
Hay since his death. They have come
from soyereigns. from foreign officers
from olflca.s in the diplomatic ser
vict end from me- In pablo and pri
vate lie throughout this country.
Actn Secretary Pierce and CHEZ
Clerk Michael remained at the State
department yesterday TO receive the
kilograms and cablegsams coming to
the government and to receive any
instructions which might come from
the president. MIR. Pierce was al
vised that The funeral services in
Cleveland will be held at IL O'Clock
Wednesday morning.
Il. j. Babcock. private secretary to
Mr.. Hay, left for Cleveland .ast night
to attend the funeral. He carried
with him large bundle OF &c .egrams
and eabiegrams adlresse to Mrs.
Hay, conveying expressions OF deep
sorrow and sympathy.
As mark OF respect to The mem
DRY of the late secretary an Anne rican
flag bearing a badge of mourning has
been draped over the entrance to the
building occupied by the Bureau Of
American Republics.
Mr. Takahira, the Japanese Minis
ter. in a communication to the State
Department, conveys his expressions
OF grief ut the loss Of Secretary Hay.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Gatesville Reunion.

Marlin. Texas: Mayor d. r, Hall
and Capt. e. r. York of Gatesyille
have Just paid Marlin visit. These
gentlemen are visiting a number OF
towns and cities for the purpose OF
creating an interest in the reunion of
Confederate veterans at Gatesville ON
July Is to 81.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Shocked While Milking.

Marlin. Texas: Miss Katie Wilson,
who resides few miles east of Mar
lin. received shock from lightning
while milking few days ago, from
the effects of which she has just re
covered. The same flash of lightning
struck calf near Miss Wilson. kill.
Ing Ii instantly.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Regrets In Berlin.

Berlin: Secretary Hays reputation
was nearly as high in Germany as in
the United States, and the fullest rec.
ognition is given to his judicious con.
duct of international affairs. Great
regret Is expressed at the foreign Of.
flee at his death.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
THE MEN OF PEACE.
There May Be One or Two Additional
representatives.

Oyster Bay. July 3.-Official an
nouncement was made by President
Roosevelt yesterday of the names of
the Russian and Japanese ENJOYS to
the Washington peace conference.
The character and ability of the men
selected by both belligerents is an
earnest of the desire of their respect
i've governments to conclude. IL posi-.
bic, the tragedy being enacted in the
Far East. The plenipotentiaries are:
Rus sian Ambassador Muravieff
formerly Minister of Justice and now
Ambassador to Italy, and Baron Ros.
en-, recently appointed Ambassador to
the United States to succeed Count
Cassini.
Baron Komura, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, Kogoro Takahira
Minis ter to the United States.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Misunderstood Her.

81 don't see why you don't want to
hitch up with me. I've got the store
an four nice pieces o. property"
Yes, | know Hiram. but | dorf't
think it's right fer a person to marry
iist fer property. AM
wait minute, Property amt all
got What nd you think If ! WIZ
to tell you I've got 5000 In the bank ?"
Detroit Tribune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Jaoan's Merchant Marine.

In 1893 Japan had only $4,000 tons
IL merchant steamships. but by the
end of 1904 her mercantile steamship
feet numbered 1.224 vessels of 49,
o53 aggregate tonnage. This was
after suffering a loss of II 900 tons by
the war.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Possibly the time will come when
The man who habitually borrows hts
ncixrbor's lawn mower will send over
his l2.ycar-old boy some day to saw
srather wants to know II yen viIl
please lend him your. automobile fof
this Afternoon"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A Yonkers. N. ". alderman wants
t25.c0O damages because he was &C.
cused OF soliciting bribe. An alder
man who Is courageous enough to cnr-
rs his case into court ought to have
the money.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Showed % At Roumanis.

London L.oyd's agent at Kusten.
j. Roumania. in a dispatch, dated al
o'clock last night, says the Kniaz
Potempkin and torpedo boat No. Isl
are anchored off the port, and that
another steamer is in the offing. ap-
parently watching.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Choose freckled girl for wife"
says DIR. Osler "Freckled girls are
Invariably more amiable." And they
never get old enough TO be chlort
formed. the doctor might have said.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A fashion writer declares that in her
belief the koopskirt will not succeed
IN getting a foothold IN this country.
Well, we should hope the dear girls
viii be able 10 keep their little feet
from getting tangled up in the mech.
krism
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Down In Massachusetts man Of IS
Il engaged to be married to woman
who Is "a wears old. We shall refrain
from congratulating him until we hear
that he has eluded the lady's great.
erandchildren.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Farmer In e.nkruo,ex

Shreveport. La. A petition Ia vol.
untary bankruptcy has been filed in
the federal court by c. e. Gushing,
farmer OF Arcadia parish. Liabilities
are given as $5.40t.54 and assets at
$354.50.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

There are many forms of misfortune
In this verdi but none quite so pecu
liar as that Of tie Chicago man who
brought mi. for an injunction to keep
his wife from talking.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

MI. Bonaparte of Baltimore says he
mas no use for the man who tries to
live on his Esandfather's reputation.
Stlll It's quite distinction sometimes
TO have he'd granduncle.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

New York man has asked the 20.
lice to help him find his 16-year-old
niece, who Is missing from her home,
aud as she Is six feet tall. the police
feel that they have some prospect of
success.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A chair once owned by President
Washington has been gold to the
Mount Vernon association for $500,
hut seat In New Yorks stock ex
change costs good deal more.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Twelve of Americas famous men
wrote to an Iowa schoolboy that "the
secret of success is real hard work."
and eleven of the twelve were law.
yers
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Gonzalez euainess Club.

Gonzales, Texas: A Business Mems
League will be organized here Mon.
day night. A committee has canvassed
the town and already $50 names have
been secured for the organization,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Are Hinh Priced

At Crahamstown, South Africa, .
pair OF ostriches were sold recently for
$1,000. which is a record price. The
plucking from the chicks of this pair
realized from $50 to 1920 bird.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Palestine. Texas; Col. Tom M.
Campbell of this city has been invit.
ed to make speech at Jewett on the
Fourth and has accepted
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Mrs. Chadwick's art treasures were
sold at ridicuiously low figures. Mrs.
Chadwick is herself considerably de
preCated
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

King Alfonso made friends while he
was In ondon.. but there Is no aii.
thority for the assertion that King
Edward now Familiarity calls him
'sAllie.'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
War IL = codseud.

ManchIrla is gaining by the war.
The chuo-shirbnn estimates that
fully leo COZ. 900 yen. or s50.do0.0 900. Of
japanese money had been disburxed In
Ma, .har.a up TO the middle Of April.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A preacher has been asked to re
sign his pulpit because he uses an
automobile The dispatches do not
ga, whether he inherited his money or
married Il.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A New York man was fined $40 the
0thcr day for catching trout that was
less than six inches long. But the
Judge ought to have seen the one
that got away,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Preparations are being made to ex.
terminate tie mosquitoes. but the odds
are that the news isn't causing a boom
In mosquito life Insurance circles.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

.seser rs an automopiIe so dangerous
rs when John Barleycorn 10 acting as
chauffeur
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A German scientist has invented a
freless cookstove Now let him con
time the good work of devisiug =
cookless meal
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

IN order TO be on the safe side May
or Weaver of Philadelphia should hire
a trustworthy understudy to keep
watch at night
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Of
The supreme court. In recent opin-
ion on stock gambling case. said
that dealing in futures was the self.
adjustment of society to the prob
able
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

According to Russian in London
Admiral Eoiestvensky's name is pro
nourced with the accent on the sec
ond syllable. Can you manage It?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

It is said that the devil never takes
vacation. We have observed. how
ever, that he is a regular visitor at
the summer resorts.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Patriotic italians should quiet Ycsu.
vius, or some American Snowman will
have il in full eruption over here in
few weeks
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
curie,s Ambition.

Paris: NJ. Curie, discoyerer OF ra.
dium. Is a candidate for the vacancy
in the Academy Of Science caused b.
the death OF M. Potter.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Desiring to know which nation Is
his tfuest friend. the sultan of Moroc-
CO Will see which responds quickest
to touch.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Have patience with the new gradu
ate After humping against the world
for few weeks he will discover his
limitations.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08
Positively Insulting.

II know the pumpkin pie was per.
fectly insulting, as to the filing" said
the landlady. almost crying, but |
don't think he had right to say what
he did"
What did he say?" asked the sec.
ond boarder.
why, he asked me If thought the
pie couldn't be improved with another
coat of paint"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Having had so many other casual
ties In actual experience 1t was no
novelty ut all for the battleshlp Texas
to be sunk theoretically.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Ore hundred automobiles were de.
stroyed by fire in New York day or
two ago. but you will not be able to
notice any difference.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Now is the time to buy real estate
on Wall street. You can get an entire
square inch of It for Si
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

II is announced that the postal def
cit this year will be about S15.O00000.
The authors must he getting fewer
manuscripts back.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Naples is inclined to be disconsolate
because a scientist has predicted that
the volcano will go out of business be.
fore long
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

Someene notes that girl babies are
becoming more popular More likely
to be bread-winners when grown than
the boys.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

vineless potato. Now let some genius
get busy and invent dogless sausage.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

with waitress. But If she cant cook,
what's the use?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

A Pennsylvania church pays its rent
with June rose. It's lucky the rent
day doesn't fall in February.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-08

WIS boy, ana III have no othet.
QForty million bottles of August Flower
sold in the United States alone since its
introduction! And the demand for it is
still growing. Isn't that fine showing
of successf Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unfailing success in the
cure of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
worst enemies of health and happinessp
QDoes it not afford the best evidence that
August Flower is sure specific for all
stomach and intestinal disorders THAT it
is the best of all liver regulatorsp
QAugust Flower has matchless record
Of over IS years in curing the ailing mil
lions of these distressing complaints.
QTwo sizes. a5c and 75c. All druggists.
For sale by John X. Taylor.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-11-17

who tea hes Sunday school. and skips
out Tor Canada some Saturday night,
after tho bank closes, and on Monday
morning they Ind the combination Of
the lock on the safe changed. and
whom they hire a reformed burglar to
opcu the lock the money Is all gone
With ihn cashier. Those are the only
people that ever hep, a successful
diary
Hut I had TO promise ma that
would keep a diary. so she could read
Il, OF ! never could have got her con
sent for me 10 go with pa on the road
with n circus Al ma asks Of me is
10 tell the truth about everything that
happens To me and To pa during the
whole summer, and ! have consented,
and ! can see my finish. and pas I'm
IN. AID mas nnlsh. and tho finish OF
the oiseus that Ia going To take Us
along.
dee. hrt W have had n hot time n,
our huIsr since pa and | got back
from o.r trip abroad. | brought pa
bacI 10 better health than he was
when We went away, but he has 10,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-11-17

fail TO witness the concert which will
be given under this canvas after the
main performance Is over"
Ma looked nj pa pretty savage. and
said: 20. I see. you are going 20 be
%ringmaster. but what Is to become OF
licnnery and ms while you are crack.
ing your whip around the hind legs
Of the fat woman. and ogling the Cir
cassian beauty"
Ia put hts hand on my head aud
said: Mother, Henncry will 80 with
me, 10 zoe that ! do not get into any
trouble as a circus financler and gen
eral manager OF the menagcrie and
Wild West aggregation. and hippo.
drome. In the great three ring circus.
and you a stay home and give VI
absent treatment for what ais US, and
pack the money | shall send you In
bales with n hay press. and put II In
cold storage TN w come back in the
fall. 1t Is settled. we 20 TO conquer
aud the world will lay al our feet be-
fore the middle OF August. 1nd you
will be n proud woman TO own a
husband who viii be pointed at a. the
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-11-17

most successful amusement purycyor
the world has ever Witnessed, ahd q
son who Will start In at the bottom.
round Of the circus ladder ani rise.
step by step. until he will stand be-
side the great Barnum."
Ma thought seriously for a fcw min
utes. and then she said: 20, pa. II
II was anything but the circus ,busi-
ness you and Hennery went into, like
selling soap OF being a bank default
or. or something respectable. ! could
look the neighbors In the face. but
Of course II there Is money In H., and
you feel that the good Lord has called
you 20 the circus field. and you viii
see that Hennery does not stay out
nights. and Hennery will promise to
sec that you put OF q clean collar &C.
casionally, and you will promire Toe
that you will not let any Of those cir
u women In spangles make Eyes at
YOU, I will consent TO your going with
tho circus, Just this once NJ .he doc
tor has advised that you lead IN ac-
tive life, and ! guess you will get II