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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

J IT. regard to privateering?" And a
curl of scorn touched Lafitte's lips.
Tell me, l pray you, sir, how many
scores Of vessels, flying the flag of the
United States, are, at this moment,
Ireying upon foreign commerce."
But only upon the commerce of
Great Britain, with whom we are at
war;" declared Jackson. his grim feat
ures relaxed-but only for an instant
by satisfied smile; land they are
acting under regular letters of marque
and reprisal."
True; and the vessels in which |
lave been interested acted under let
tiers of marQue from the Republic of
Carthagera, and sailed under the flag
of that nation. Never, since I con-
trolled them, have they interfered with
the ships CT any nation excepting
Spain, with whom, as you are aware
the Republic of Carthagena is at war"
Jackson was silent, and glanced
scowlingly at Claiborne, who was tap
ping the tabled abstractedly, and ap-
peared absorbed by his own refec-
tions.
Il thank you, general LATTE
resumed, speaking with less en-
phasis, "for the opportunity you have
give me to explain these matters.
And, without going into them any far
Their, l wish to assure you once more
that my former offer was made from
legitimate and patriotic motives
Jackson bowed, as if in acquies-
ceEce.
But" demanded LATTE, a sudden
rush OF indignation sounding in his
voice. how was it received? My mo-
tives were impugned-my statements
branded as false; my messengers were
imprisoned. And, as a fitting sequence
to this, an armed expedition was sent
to Barataria; my men were butchered,
or taken prisoners; my vessels seized,
and my property destroyed. In addi-
ton to this, and harder than all else,
my foster-brother, after being NOR
tally wounded, was brought to New
Orleans, thrown into the common gaol,
and left there, to die"
LATTE had been standing all this
time. But now, as he finished speak
ing, he seated himself and folded his
arms. while his face took an express
sion Of stoical Indifference contrasting
sharply with the impassioned words
that had Just poured from his lips.
Jackson and Claiborne looked at one
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
CHAPTER XVII.

Early in December, 1914, Gen. Jack
son arrived at New Orleans.
Lafitte had, some time before this,
at Shell Island, seen copy OF the
proclamation issued by Jackson while
yet at Mobile, after the general had
received from Gov. Claiborne a full
statement of the proposition made to
LATTE by the English, together with
the Baratarian leaders offer of serv-
ice on behalf of himself and his fol
lowers.
Between s and o'clock Of an even
ing toward the middle of December,
Jackson and Gov. Claiborne were seat
ed in the library of the latter's resi-
dence, engaged in an earnest discus
zion of some of the many perplexing
questions with which they were con-
fronted
1--WE are too weak, by far, tell you,
Claiborne" Gen. Jackson was saying
with irascible emphasis, land without
anything like a sufficient strength to
meet what is now at our very doors.
| feel-to be frank with you-some
doubt of our ability to sustain the
present enthusiasm Of these people
who were talking so lately of capitu-
Iating to damned Britishers."
"Capitulating!" echoed the governor,
Surely, general at this late day, and
in the face of the pledges they have
made, neither the legislature nor the
citizens would return to any such
idea"
81 am not so sure of that, if they
were forced, as are you and l, to real
iZe that the enemy outnumbers us ten
or more to one" growled Jackson.
Before the governor-whose back
was to the door-could reply to this
outburst, he became aware that a
third person had entered the room;
and he glanced over his shoulder to
see who it might be, while his face
showed the irritation he felt at any
one presuming to interrupt him at
such time.
But his expression changed to one of
mingled anger and CONSERVATION; and
Jackson, VINO had been sternly re-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
JOHN 7. " H|TE,
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
80 acre farm. 2! miles from town.

% acre farm. 2! miles from town.
Fine lot on Lee street, improved.
500 arpents 3 miles from town, i'm
proved.
House and lot, Lee street, 4-room
cottage, $500.
acres on Iberia street, well i'm
proved, $4,000.
! Lot 6Ox13O, corner Charles and
Prairie avenue, $3.50.
Nice farm of 70 acres. miles from
town, we'll improved, variety of fruits.
Lots on upper Bank avenue 500,
near new canal.
House and lot No. 421 st. Peter
street, $4,000.
Lot 149x21O with room house, barn.
buggy house, stable and office. Prairie
avenue, between Main and Bayou; easy
terms.
Lot 9sx15O with good house, 9 rooms.
halls, No. 124 West Washington
street, near French. Easy terms.
12O acres good land, with improve
ments, near st. Martinsville. La
Cheap.
House and lot, corner of Main and
Chestnut streets, rooms, in good or
der, s2,25O.
House and lot No. $40 Main street.
Lot 5Ox2OO, running through to Jane
street. rooms and hall, large barn,
fruit trees, $4,000; easy terms.
House and lot on Corinne street.
$500.
House and lot on Corinne street.
5000.
House and lot on Corinne street.
fine residence, $1,000.
$50 acres, cane farm, with mules,
tools. seed cane; 81 miles from town.
on west side Bayou Teche, 9 acres
front, dwelling, barns, laborers houses.
II acres woodland.
House and lot on Duperier avenue.
running to Hortense avenue, 96X232
feet. Price, $3.50.
House and lot on Laughlin lane, very
cheap.
Lot 55x100 feet, corner Vine and
Main street, 5000.
Lots on Bank avenue.
TAT acres in st. Martin Parish, good
new house; 60 acres in cultivation. all
high land. Price, $40 per acre.
Lot in Lee addition, 5000.
House and lot on Duperier avenue,
lot 21Ox1S6, Groom house. minutes
from bridge.
The Turner place, corner Bank ave
nue. and public road, one mile from
town, 16 acres, improved; pear orchard
and other fruits.
Lot on Madison street, near Bank av.
enue, 90x200.
Neat cottage, No. 932 Iberia street.
$500.
House and lot. 421 st. Peter street.
near Corinne.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

Truth is so mighty that its potency
has sometimes turned the heads oS
those who taught it
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

garding the intruder. started to his
feet. -
After bowling respectfully, the new
conner stood silent, while his black
eyes searched with curious intentness
the stern face of Gen. Jackson, whose
right hand had stolen into the breast
of his coat.
The governor, who had risen when
he saw the key turned in the door,
row made step or two toward the
chair where lay his swopd; but the
stranger, picking up the weapon be-
fore Claiborne could reach it, present
cd It to the latter with graceful bow,
coupled with a courteous Permit me,
cir"
Then, turning quickly to Jackson,
he added, extending both arms to their
full length, either side Of him, Sure
Nv Gen. Jackson will not fire upon an
urarmed mani" And he advanced to
the table.
Gov. Claiborne's face had Redeemed
anprily as he took his sword from the
strangers hands and replaced it on the
chair: and Jackson's expression
changed somewhat, as, with "Assur-
edly not, SIR" he withdrew his hand
from the pistol.
81 beg. gentlemen, that you will par
don my intrusion" said the unknown
visitor, until you shall hear the OBJ
iect of my mission. And / pray you
to believe that I come here for no
cther reason than desire to be Of
use to you, and to the country both
Of you serve"
May we know your name, sir?'
ipouired Claiborne, stif1y, and with a
heughtiI IS of manner in which there
was no sign of softening.
Il am the man whom your excellen-
cy has been pleased to proclaim an
outlaw, and for whose capture you
have offered a reward OF fir> hundred
dollars; the man"-now fixing his
piercing eyes upon Jackson's face
whom, with his followers, you. sir,
have branded as 'hellish banditti,' and
as the pirates of Barataria.' l am
Jean LATTE"
"You are a bold man, Capt. LATTE,
to venture into New Orleans, to say
nothing Of presenting yourself here"
was the governors unconciliatory re-
Spouse.
LATTE bowed, as il acknowledging a
compliment, and drawing package
from his breast held it across the ia
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

sneak we'll Of every one II you
speak of them at all. None of us is
so very good.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
White Jet JeWeIry.

White jet is the jewelry novelty Of
1905 in Europe. 1t is like ivory, but
sparkles, and when it has been care
fully cut the effect is said to be daz,
zling. Old jet, both black and white.
is being unearthed and reset. Queen
Victoria had a magnificent collection.
which Princess Victoria of Scbleo
wig Holstein inherited
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

For sale by John R. Taylor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
Just a Dla.

Borem-Dld it make me feel mean?
Well, should say! Why, felt like a
plugged nickel.
Sharpe-Ah, what blessing it is
that we never feel quite as bad as we
look.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

Shipper-YOu want to send that
case OF freight to Baltimore? It'll cost
you 8 cents a foot
Lady-My! How many feet is it
from here to Baltimore ?-Philadel-
phia Press.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
A Comforter.

mo, said Miss Prim, with maidenly
pride. mo man has ever kissed me"
"Oh, come now!" replied Miss Pert.
Il don't think you're really that home
H."
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
A Noisy Call.

I'm afraid my popularity with Miss
Goldleaf is nearing its finish"
why so?"
II was there last night and she en-
tertained me with the family graphic
phone"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
Common Talk for All.

'She and Mr.. Cable seemed to be
talking very animatediy. They have
something in coE.mon. apparently"
Yes. They were discussing the
weather"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
THE LIVER QUARANTINE

QHurried eating has ruined many a man..
stomach. The MISUNDERSTANDING pro-
cess is gradual, often unnoticed at first,
But it is only short time until the liver
balks, the digestive organs give way, and
almost countless ills assail the man who
endeavors to economic time at the ex-
pense of his health.
"a torpid liver causes quarantine of the
entire system. 1t locks in the diseased
germs and body poisons and affords them
full play, inviting some serious illness.
DIN families where August Flowers used
a sluggish liver and constipation are un-
known, so are all stomach ailments, as
we'll as indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn,
headaches and kidney and BLADDER affec-
tons. No well-regulated family should
be without this standard remedy
QTwo sizes, 25c aud Use. All druggists.
For sale by John R. Taylor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11

Papa, are there any unmari led
pessimists?"
Johnny, II you don't stop asking
fool questions I'll spank ou..-Hous-
ton Post.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
PENSIONS FOR THE NEEDY.

A NDREW CARNEGIE has placed
"A s1oooO.ooO in trust to provide
Tor the aged and inhrm college profess
Bors who need assistance. II is a very
worthy object, and not a sarcastic note
has come from any quarter
This is fast becoming the age Of
pensions. In a more or less adequate
way the superannuated ministers are
cared for; there are pension funds for
policemen. fremen. teachers and rail-
road employees. That the college pro-
fessors who often do great work on
meagre salaries should be looked after
Is very gratifying
But there are classes that have not
yet been reached. Nobody has come
forward with pension funds for worn
out farmers. doctors. lawyers or news
paper men. Yet the men Of these pro-
fessions oftentimes DO a useful work
with little recompense. They must
possess ability and industry to achieve
any measure OF success in their re-
spective callings. And oftentimes OLD
age finds them stranded. charges or
others. at the end living in dependence
Who will pension them?
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
DID YOU EVER WoNDER9

The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
Why a baby carriage Isn't known as a
cryoycleg
Why 1t is 80 much easier 70 be wrong
than il Is TO be PRESIDENT
Why so many or our coming men seem
to be handicapped from the start.
Why some people manage TO talk
great deal without saying anything7
Why the company that issues the mar
has the only curveless railroad thereoni
Why a girl seldom objects when a
young man steals something from under
her nosef
Why the average man Invariably makes
fool Of himself every time he tries to
act up?
Why men are nearly always embar-
rassed when they propose-either finan-
cially or otherwise?
Why so many men who are anxious "a
work when sick are just as anxious to
avoid It when well?
Why some men arc not as black as they
are painted and some are not as white
jas they are whitewashedg
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Women Jurors.

From the Boston Globe.
The London newspapers have been
recently discussing the propriety Of put
ting iurywOmen in the courts. Several
debates have also been held dn the Lon
don clubs and entered into by many JUS
tices and other persons Of high distinc-
tiOn, besides being participated in by
both sexes. There is, OF course strong
prejudice existing against the idea Of
jurywomen in England. A prominent
lawyer suggested that il is but a step
from the jury box to the bench, and the
learned judiciary had visions Of a time
TO come when each judge would have
a learned sister by his side. The figure
OF Justice has always posed as a
female figure scrupulously blindfolded
which has sometimes satirically been
said to mean THAT she could not be
trusted, and many still insist that wo-
mon were never intended to govern.
Some people see grave difficulty in
mixed trules. They fear that the men
on the panel might work by logic. while
the women would go straight to the
decision by intuition, which would re-
sun i'm the final end Of juries altogether.
It Us a fact that men as a rule desire
to escape jury service. There would not
be so much dodging ~ women served.
We have women lawyers, women wit
nesses and women litlgants. Why
should not women grace the box and the
Bench? The world moves.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
BUBBLES or WISDOM

Accidents will happen in the best regu-
lated machines.
A man is known by the chauffeur he
keeps.
A fool and his auto are soon parted.
In a multitude of counsellors there is
trouble.
A little bubble is a dangerous thing.
An automobile is the route of all evil.
A toot to the guys is sufficient.
good road is rather to be chosen than
great bitches.
The automobile is the mother to deten-
tion.
An automobile now and then
Is purchased by the wisest men.
only a fool never changes his machine.
No man is a hero TO his chauffeur.
Autos are stubborn things.
An automobile levels all cranks.
Never trouble bubbles till bubbles trou-
BILE you.
Automobiles corrupt good manners.
He whose auto runs away
May live to ride another day.
There's no fool like an auto fool.
The safest way round is the shortest
way home.
Prove an machines Hold good that
which is fast.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
NEGRO "COP" FOR NEGROES
Laurel Authorities Have Made an In
novation Along This Line.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Laurel. April 29-Laurel has a negro
policeman, who has been appointed to
conserve the peace and dignity of the
colored settlement, which forms the
northwestern portion of the town.
Owing to tn numerous disturbances
that have occurred of late in that
section. a special officer was asked for
and John Hull, colored, received the
appointment.
The trustees of Laurel Bethel Camp
meeting Association have announced
that the camp viii be held from
August 18th to September 4th, and that
the Rev. w. z. Matthews, of Bethel
will be in charge.
The Diamond State Telephone Com
pany has appointed Miss Sadie Waller,
Of Allen. Nd, as manager Of the Laurel
central Office.
c. G. and L. L. Orwell, jewellers and
opticians, are arranging to open a
branch store at Greenwood.
Mrs. S. NJ. King is closing out her
store and viii retire from business.
The Rev. S. f. Terry will preach to
the odd Fellows in Centenary NJ. L,
Church Tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Costly Smiling.
1m the Boston journal.

From the Boston Journal
A smile passed over the whole coun-
try the other day at the announcement
that the government had impounded
a second set Of books kept surrepti-
tiously by the packers in the alleged
beef combine. The showing of these
books--which were locked into trunks
and guarded by a trust company-is
expected to be that the profits Of the
trust have been much larger than Mr..
Garfield was led to believe on the oc-
casion OF his recent investigation for
the President.
Is IL not a significant thing that the
American people are willing 70 smile
over what they think TO be double
dealing and false pretense Of the
most fagrant type? II any Of these
packing houses have issued certificates
OF stock and these secret accounts real
~ exist the men In charge are Grimm
ais punishable under the law. Yet the
"magnates" thought to be involved
hold positions Of the highest promin-
ence in business and society.
This is a serious matter. this story
OF secret books hidden in the vaults Of
trust company II # be proven. Il
Indicates in one case what many men
already believe TO be general-that
honesty IN American business life con-
sists I'm keeping out OF jail that the
business methods Of great CONNER
cial enterprises differ from those OF
the thief only in being surrounded by
an apparent respectabillty: that lying
stealing and false representation mark
the workday courses OF men who
stand conspicuously as respectable and
upright citizens.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
THE INDIRECT consequences.

u ANKER Bigelow got away with
~ only a little over three and "a
half millions. His creditors. Fortunate
ly. are in most instances wealthy peo-
pie. It is remarkable the way they
forced their money upon him.
Widows came TO him begging him to
take their money not to invest, but as
a personal loan. Many sought his ad-
vice as to investments. and his credi.
with banks other than his own was
practically unlimited.
When such man tumbles from the
pinnacle where his fellows have placed
him there is apt to be seismic dis
turbance. II is not altogether because
Of the money he owes and can't pay
but because general confidence is de-
stroyed, and every man looks at his
neighbor, partner or business associate
and wonders whether he win steal. Il
causes money to be tied up that other.
wise would be active.
A shrewd man who can succeed ID
getting his hands deep into the pocket.
Of other people can do a vast deal ol
mischief
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
A Ranch Boy rtaIIes.

A Ranch Boy Ttalks.
That city gal at our house; by jinlSs,
but Il was fun
To hear the awful things she said an
see the things she donel
She didn't have no savey OF a ranchin'
life q bit,
An KEEP us kids a-lafnn' till 1 thought
we'd have a fiti
She said the ROSTERS CROWN was their
mornin' song, an when
The spotted calf was bawlin' an tramp
in round the pen
She said it was a-grievin' for the alb
sence OF dts nav
An ignoranter creetur' than she was
never SAW!
Maw caught her in the kitchen with q
bowl o. cream, and there
She stood a-stirmn' at it in a way tC
raise your hair,
And when NAV asked what fur, she
said i'm a voice as fine as silk
She's stir1-n' butter in it fur TO max,
some butter milk.
She talked about the horses bein' steed.
with shiny coats,
An asked me If the burros WASH
Rocky Mountain goats;
An when the turkey gobbled jes
though for certain that
ia hummix when she asked me what
chat goose was laughin' at!
One day she said she really would lilx,
to milk a COW.
If I'd be so Obhgin' as to edicate hei
how,
An so I drove oil Cherry in a corner o.
the fence
An told her fur to bunker and git ready
to commence.
She grabbed one OF the pickles Of oil
Cherry in her fist,
An when the milk came squirtin' I fur
honest thougt I'd jist
Fall down and die a-lahin', II was sicl
outrageous fun
To see her grab her skiuts up in hei
hand an scream an run.
But all the same I liked her, fur sh,
said Abe Lincoln he
Was once a country rooster just as ig
norant as me,
An dn the futur' mebbe, IL I tried
might he sent
To be a congress feller or to be tn,
President.
But / have bin a-thlnldn' when &
comes to ignorance
Mine sfacl0n' up with hern' amt {
trifin' circumstance:
I tell you, homes Injun, just as I'vl
bin tellin' maw.
An ignofanter creetur than she was 4
seldom saw.--Denver Post.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
EDITORIAL OPINION

fseemed to be the under dog, and FOL
that reason received our sympathy
Russia being now the under dog has
In turn reached our hearts. We change
with the tide OF battle. Show us the
under dog, and we straightway take
its side.
It is much to be doubted II any ma
terial change whatever has taken place
in this country on the subject OF that
struggle. unless to increase our ad-
miration for the japanese. At the
start we admired their grit. and now
we admire the capacity with which
they have supported t. II the little
dog has turned the big one so much
the better for the little dog. But we
were not moved by the sentiment that
attaches to a dog fight
The yellow peril is the bogey that
Russia will use industriously now in
an effort to have the outside world
shape the terms Of settlement with
Japan. She wants the world to be-
lieve that Japan Is ambitious to lead
the yellow man against the white, and
that the preservation OF white civiliza-
ton demands that the check be
promptly applied.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
READABLE RHYMES
Tho Garden Of the SKY.

The Garden Of the Sky.
They say shall not live to see the
Spring;
That 1 shall nevermore behold
The beauty Of my garden as bud and
leaf unfold
In token of glorious Sblossoming.
They say that I shall never live to see
The radiant morns, the azure Moons,
Then tender Springtime twilights, the
golden Springtime moons,
Nor hear the flashing bluebird's mel
ody.
NO more will hyacinths their fragrance
shed.
or lilies-of- -the-valley wake.
The violets and windhowers, that blos-
somed for my sake.
win lift their heads in vain when
am dead.
No more will peaohblows blush or IL
laos wave,
The music Of the wind and rain,
The laughter of the sunshine shall
not know again
When hidden in the darkness Of my
grave.
I shall not miss this gladness when
die.
For blossoms fine and blossoms fair
OF rich and fadeless splendor await
my coming there.
Within the wondrous Garden OF the
Sky.
/ shall forget the bluebird's little song.
Through heavenly spaces I shall hear
The holy angel-anthems, too vast for
mortal ear
Majestic. grandl divinely sweet and
strong.
shall forget the sunshine laughter
soon.
The joyous beauty OF the earth,
The wind and rain of April. the May
time moon and mirth,
In that fair land which needs not
sun and moon.
Miriam Sheney in National Maga-
zine.