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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

under such circumstances" he de-
manded, adding, before they could an
swer him. Il do; and l warn you that
what you propose doing would be
equivalent to unchaining the demons
of hell
The Englishmen looked uncomfort.
able; but Lockyer muttered something
about the fortunes of war; and Nc
Williams said: But the cruelty of the
negroes can add little, after all, to the
punishment it has been decided to in
fiict upon New Orleans The city is
to be given over to fire and pillage"
This announcement, made with
something of dramatic air, did not
seem to make the expected impression
upon Lafitte; for he passed it by, and
said, somewhat impatiently, and with
unmistakable. decision, Il repeat that
| cannot answer you before morning;
and such being the case, | must re-
quest that you remain here over
night"
The two officers had risen, and now
stood before him, their faces showing
mingled CONSERVATION and anger.
Are we to understand, sir, that this
is your decision?" demanded Capt.
Lockyer eXcitedly
You are, unless you see fit to give
up all further negotiations with me.
In case you accept what | suggest"
answered Lafitte, you will send an Or
der for your crew to return to the brig,
and to come for you at noon to-mor
row.
The tone of quiet authority accom-
panying the words appeared to leave
no alternative for the British officers,
who could only nod their assent. evi-
IDENTIFY deeming it more diplomatic to
check the anger showing in their
faces.
Lafitte smiled, and moved toward
the door.
Now | must leave you; but | will
place you in the care of Scipio, a
faithful old servant. who will attend
to your comfort
They bowed stiffiy, and he went out
closing the door after him: and the
officers heard him lock it, and remove
the key.
Scipio soon appeared with a lighted
lamp. This he placed upon the table,
and, taking notice of those present
proceeded to work, with the result
that, in few minutes, a CHEEKY fire
was blazing. And, as the Englishmen
drew their chairs to the hearth the
old negro closed and barred the heavy
shutters, besides placing for the night
an iron bar across the already locked
door,
1--WE seem to be prisoners, rather
than guests remarked Capt McWil.
liams, in tone too guarded for his
words to reach the partially deaf ears
of Scipic, who was busy at the table.
ut is cheap price to pay, after all,
if it results in bringing him over to
u.s." said Lockyer, in the same low
tone. Those hands of his, and his
manner,-the whole cut of his jib,'-
suggest the idea of his being quite able
to hand lady her fan with the grace
Of a courtier; but they also suggest to
me, at least. his ability to clutch an
enemy by the throat and hurl him over
cliff, or make him walk the plank
(To be continued)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
Berlin at Night.

Berlin is at its best at night, says
traveller They have discovered the
secret of electric Lighting, and when
people step out from their Offices and
shops at eight and ME o'clock at
night. it is into an enchanted city.
The solid palaces. the monstrous stat
ues. the enormous houses and wide
spaces of the long and stately streets,
are then soft and gracious with a
fairy radiance. 1t is city not only
of prosperity, but of pure delight. The
heaviness of the buildings and the
rigidity of their lines are blurred and
softened In the clear northern air
the million lamps blazing from the
walls of houses. shining across the in
terminable streets, and glowing in a
straight line down the whispering ae-
enues. have something of the magic
gentleness and sensuous inspiration of
an Arabian story You begin to think
Berlin is the greatest city in the
world.-Montreal Herald
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
SwinuinQ Cradle,

Nobody receives more care and at
iention than the baby, everybody
seeming to vie with one another in do
ing everything possible to make life
for it comfortable. Still, at times the
mother has other duties that need i'm
mediate attention, and unless she has
somebody to help her to take care of
the baby these duties are left undone.
An Iowa man has devised a swinging
cradle, which, he claims, will be
help to all mothers. The cradle is
suspended by means of rods on spir-
al spring, the latter being attached to
a beam and brace fastened at any
convenient place. A slight push of the
cradle sets it in motion, the spring
keeping it moving up and down for
quite a long time. Oftentimes all the
baby needs to keep him quiet is a
slight rocking movement of this kind,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
HLAFYTE III
ll l0UESIANA
Nv BY MARY DEVEREUX
-SJ ILLUSTRATIONS BY DON G. WILSON
Ns11acAt Ea2 @> <lxe Arnu cowe>3

place and invite you on the following
terms: Your property shall be guaran-
teed to you, and your persons protect
ed, in return for which / ask you to
cease all hostilities against Spain, or
the allies of Great Britain; your ships
and vessels to be placed under the or
ders of the commanding officer on this
station. until your commander-in-
chiefs pleasure is known: but l guar
antee their value in all events.
Il herewith enclose you copy OF
my proclamation to the inhabitants OF
Louisiana. which will, | think, point
out to you the honorable intentions OF
my government You may be useful
instrument in forwarding them; there
fore, if you determine, lose no time.
Should any inhabitants be inclined
to volunteer their services into His
Majesty's forces, either naval or mill
tary, for limited service, they Will be
received: and if any British subject.
being at Barataria, wishes to return to
his native country, he will, on joining
His Majesty's service, receive a free
pardon.
When he finished reading, which he
had done with rapidity suggestive OF
carelessness. Lafitte refOlded the
papers, placed them in their cover. and
slipped the package inside his coat.
Capt. Lockyer was the first to speak.
Nov. Capt Lafitte. what have you
to say to us. that we may report to
Col. Nicholls?"
He spoke cheerfully and confidently,
as if there could be no doubt of La
fitte's ready acquiescence in the pro-
posal.
do these papers cover the entire
natter" demanded Lafitte, ignoring
the question.
Not altogether began Capt. Nc
Williams: then he paused and looked
at Lockyer, as if preferring that the
latter should explain.
This he did by enlarging upon the
manifest and great advantages to re-
suit for the "Baratarian commandant"
and his followers by acceding to the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
CHAPTER Xxx.


The following day, LATTE, accom-
panied by Pierre and Nato, made a
hasty trip to Shell Island, where he
found all as he had left it, and re-
ceived hearty welcome from all his
followers. But when, early in the aft
ernoon, he returned to Grande Terre,
it was to a scene of great excitement.
An English warship-a brig-was to
be seen in the offing, and a boat from
it, bearing white flag, was approach
ing the island.
Lafitte went himself in boat to
meet the stranger, which-as he saw
through a CLASSIFIED, besides its
crew, two officers in the English nav
al uniform.
The officers introduced themselves
as Capts. Lockyer and McWilliams, of
His Majesty's navy, bearers of a mes
sage from Col. Nichols, commander of
the forces in Florida, to Capt Jean La
fitte, "Commandant at Barataria''
Il will take the message. gentle
men," said Lafitte, when they had stat
ed their errand, "as it is not quite
possible that you will be permitted to
land on the island"
At this the officers conferred with
each other in low tones; then the one
who had introduced himself as Cap
tain Lockyer, and who was the senior
Of the two, addressed himself to La
ftte.
1--WE cannot do this. Our orders are
to see Capt. Lafitte himself, and to
place the message in his hands,"
Very well, gentlemen; be it So" re-
piled Lafitte. But in that case must
insist, for your own welfare, that you
go ashore in my boat, leaving your
own to lie off the island.''
The Englishmen consented to this,
and the boats were brought side by
side, SO that the officers might board
the Barbarian craft.
The outlaws, wondering and excited
and with arms ready for use, stood
watching the returning boat, wherein
the hated English uniforms showed in
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

proposition, entering the service of His
Britannia Majesty, and placing all
their vessels under the control of the
English. He added, with much i'm
pressiveness, that, besides the rank of
captain in the British navy, he was
authorized to promise Lafitte the sum
of thirty thousand dollars in gold.
Lafitte, instead of replying, walked
to the fireplace, and standing beneath
the pictured face of his idol, Napoleon,
whose eyes seemed to be regarding the
group with cold intelligence, looked
down at the two seated men. His
hands were clasped behind him, and
his eyes held glitter that was menac-
ing.
Gentlemen he said, II agree with
you in saying that the matter is a
most important one, for me. as well as
for yourselves-sO important to me
that I cannot decide it as speedily as
you seem to expect, but must have a
few hours in which to give ii proper
consideration"
Both officers looked annoyed, and
Capt. McWilliams expostulated.
How can you possibly need to re-
fleet upon proposal promising so
much for you in the way of wealth and
position, as against an enemy who has
prescribed you, and branded you with
infamy? 1t is very important that we
lose no time in pushing the operations
already planned against lower Louisi-
ana. We must act at once; and as
soon as we obtain possession here, our
army will penetrate into the upper
country. to make junction with our
forces from Canada
1T would appear said LATTE. as
he threw the remnant of his cigar into
the fireplace and took another from
the box. that you count upon no pos
sible failure in your plans.''
"Failure." repeated Capt. Lockyer,
his face glowing with confidence. -In-
deed, no. Our plan of campaign is
perfected. and we are certain Of sue
cess. Regarding our chances. / will
tell you that we expect excellent re-
suits from an lnsurrection of the
slaves, to whom we shall offer freedom
as the reward for aiding Great Brit
aim
The cold Indifference of Lafitte's
face turned to sudden sterrness.
DO you know anything of the negro
nature. and how i would shoS, itself
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
Vast Cost of Forest Fires.

A million dollar fire In lumber
yard excites public attention ana COM
ment from Maine to California. Few
pay any attention to the $25, 5,O00, 900
worth Of lumber annually destroyed
in the United States by forest fires.
The price OF beef, gas and railway
rates is permanent topic of active
discussion and controversy. Few give
any heed to the recent enormous In
crease in the cost OF lumber or to
the danger OF an early exhaustion Of
our forest TeB0nrces.-New York Sun.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
A Sleep inducer.

A writer in q medical Journal sug.
gests new way Of juggling with ir-
somnia. His sleep inducer Is a chain
Of words, so associated in sound or
meaning that each suggests the next
subsequent-for instance: Ice, slip
perry; smooth, rough; rufilan, tramp,
etc. When sleep Is coy, recite the list
mentally. This is said to be sure
cure. It keeps the mind from RAM
bling from subject to subject, as the
mind tends to do in sleeplessuess.-
Chicago News.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
Odd Form of Coal Discovered.

Odd Form of Coal Discovered.
One of Colorado's greatest discover
les in the form of innovation in coal
is interesting experts and scientists in
that state, where a deposit four and
half feet in thickness has been pros
pected for two miles in extent and
has yielded coal in the strikingly pc
culiar form of little cubes and hexa-
gon-shaped columns. 1t separates cas-
lily, the seams give off little dirt or
dust, it burns with blue fame, re-
tains heat long time, and makes lit
tie ash. 1t breaks to small nut size
and is considered suitable for hard
goal burners and crates. Many regard
the new coal as one of the most valu.
able find in this almost unknown en-
pire of riches.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

seeming friendliness with their own
fellows and leader. But when Lafitte
stepped ashore, he bade them dispense,
and motioned his guests to precede
him up the pathway leading from the
beach.
They lost no time in doing this, scru-
tinized keenly by the resentful and
still puzzled outlaws, who, when the
scarlet uniforms disappeared inside
the fort with LATTE, began muttering
among themselves as to the meaning
of this strange proceeding.
LATTE, going to buffet at one end
OF the room, took from it several cut
glass decanters and glasses, which, to-
gether with a large silver box filled
with cigars, he placed upon the table.
Permit me to offer you glass of
wine, or brandy, gentlemen" he said.
Then you may proceed to talk, for
am at your service. am Jean LATTE,
the 'commandant'-if such may be
called-at Barataria."
Both officers stared at him in undis-
guised amazement. Then they again
looked at one another, but now as IL
for mutual comfort, while they began
to humble confused apologies.
Proceed" Lafitte repeated, paying
no heed to their discontinue. what
do you want with me-what can any
English colonel have to say to Jean
LATTE Of Louisiana that Jean Lafitte
can care to hear!"
Leaning back in his chair, he folded
his arms, and looked steadily at the
two men.
Capt. Lockyer rose, and drawing
from the pocket of his coat a sealed
package, laid it upon the table. near
where Lafitte's arm was resting.
There said Capt. Lockyer, resum-
ing his seat. "is most important
communication, intrusted to US by Col.
Nichols, for conveyance to your
hands. We have orders to await your
answer"
The paper ran as follows:
Il have arrived in the Floridas for
the purpose of annoying the only ene-
my Great Britain has in the world. as
France and England are now friends.
Il call on you, with your brave fol-
lowers, to enter into the service Of
Great Britain. in which you shall have
the grade Of q captain; lands will be
given to you all. in proportion to your
Respective ranks, on peace taking
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
GOLD IN THE EAST.
Immense Amount of Precious Metal
Waiting for the Miner.

Immense Amount of Precious Metal
Waiting for the Miner.
II believe that from Halifax to Ten
nessee, in line winding around
through Maryland, Virginia and the
Carolinas, there is going to be re-
habilitation of gold mining" said Col
A. B. Russ, of Montgomery county,
Md, at the National last week, says
the Washington Post. when the
miners went West in 1S49 they left
this very field l am speaking of, and
after that field was explored they
came back to richer field in Colo
RADIO, which they had entirely over.
looked. After time they went to
Alaska, and just short time ago rich
fields were found in Nevada, from
which millions have been extracted
But it seems to be little known that
right around this neighborhood of
Maryland and Virginia there are rich
deposits of the precious metal
think it would surprise many people
to know that not long ago in my coun-
ty some gold was assayed that yielded
1896 to the ton. while the average
was So to $40. In another place there
$4,000 was dug up in one day, and all
this by entirely crude methods. 1t
runs through vein of quartz some
eighty feet down. Near Great Falls
seven veins have been opened from
three to twenty feet wide Six Colo
RADIO mining capitalists a day or two
ago bought 600 acres of land in that
locality for the very purpose of ex-
ploring this. 1t is not confined to
that locality, either. have driven in
my buggy 600 miles from Maryland
down through the Carolnas and have
found many places where the same
conditions prevail. In South Carolina
there are mountains of iron ore that
have never been touched. | tell you
the mineral resources of the eastern
South are unknown"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
Election In Japan.

Japan has 27,13S public schools, IN
which 5OS4,099 children (about one
ninth OF Japan's entire population)
are taught by 10s,360 teachers, says
the japanese oficial white Book" !"
This is 1923 per cent of all children
OF school age in the empire. In 1872
the school enrolment was 20 per cent:
in 1883 1t was 81 per cent, and in
1898, IS per cent The chief growth
has been since the Chino-Japanese war.
1ss4-s5, about So per cent in only ten
years.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
OUR ADVERTISERS
Jos. Davis
CITY MARKET
am prepared to serve Fresh Meat
to my customers at the lowest prices.
Beef, Pork, Sausage Mutton and Veal.
Largest Refrigerator in the City.
Ring Either Phone.
LivinQ For Eternity.

have on earth to lay up a good
store for the world to come. Once a
year to take stock Of grace, will not
suffice for me who am trafIicking for
eternity. This l must do every day.
Before close my eyes each night in
sleep, l must have my accounts audit
ed and accepted up to the last mo-
ment, in due reparation for the general
audit.-Rev. Samuel Dunn.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23
]. NJ. PERRY
House and Sign Painter
Paper Hanger
Finishing in Hard Oil Specially.
Shop in Hillard Block, Railroad Ave
NEW IBERIA, La.
The Daily Thought.

We have our solitary moments and
our solitary walks when the mind Is
too often occupied with thoughts that
do not profit, but rather leave a
sting and stain behind At such
times, freed from the absorbing claims
Of our daily work, the mind can turn
to that one thought which God gave
us in the early morning or late even
ing. We can extract from 1t its mes
sage. and turn it into prayer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

The Shah of Persia declares that
Buffalo Bills show is more entertain
ing than grand opera. But the shah
can speak as he feels without being
afraid of losing social prestige.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

That advance of 5 per cent. in the
complacently. What worries most
persons is the regular monthly ad
vance in the price of black diamonds.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

Some wealthy New Workers are
about to launch another big life in
surance company. They may have no
ticed of late that life insurance com.
pany is a good thing.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

Cairo evidently is much impressed
with the fact that it is easier to keep
out the yellow fever than to chase it
away when it once comes to town.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

A Cleveland woman whipped
masher on a street car the other
3vening. Oh, yes, she's beautiful and
and a social leader
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

Secretary Taft's hosts at Tokyo
served him iced whale after sizing
him up and deciding nothing less
would meet the emergency.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

At last Boston has a department
store. There is a department for cod
fish and one for brown bread, and one
for beans, making three in ALL
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-23

and, no doubt, this device would fully
serve the purpose intended. This de-
vice can also be detached and re-
moved from one room to another, sep
arate permanent fastenings only be.
ing necessary.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-06-16
Touched q Live Wire.

A distressing accident occurred at
GAINESVILLE Tuesday when Miles Barnes,
foreman of the Rock County Telephone
Co., was instantly killed by coming in
contact with live wire OF high voltage.
The sad accident took place at o'clock
at the corner of Highland avenue and
Washington street, within two blocks of
the young mans home.
Barnes was instantly killed but as soon
as his Iifeless body fell over it rested on
a number of phone and electric wires,
forty-fve feet in mid-air, and there it
was slowly roasted by the electric wire
which had 300 voltage. The left arm
and one of the legs were badly burned
and the sight of the burning body in
mid air was witnessed by several persons
who were attracted to the scene.
Barnes was "a years of age and was
the son of Alexander Barnes, who re-
sides on Linden avenue. Only six weeks
ago he was married The wedding was
postponed because the young mans
mother was i'll with heart disease and
now it is feared that her sons terrible
fate may result in her death.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-06-16

THE state of Pennsylvania has passed
the point of talking about good roads.
Two years ago that state appropriated
100000 for improving the roads Of the
state, agreeing to pay two-thirds of the
cost il counties and townships would
furnish the other third. The law was 40
framed that local jealouses were devel-
oped and the appropriation was unused.
At this years session the legislature
passed another good roads bill, with an
appropriation of $3.50 232. This time
the state offers to pay three fourths OF
the cost il the county and townships, or
one township alone, will bear e-fourth.
A highway commissioner, with staff of
assistants, will make survey of all the
roads in the state, and allot share of
the state appropriation on petition from
the townships or from any township
that applies to the state direct without
reference to the county commissioners
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-06-16
THE ifty.second commencement of the

The fifty second commencement of the
University of Wisconsin will be held
next week, beginning with the baccalau-
reate exercises on Sunday, June Is, and
closing with the commencement exer
cises on Thursday, June % Former
President John Bascom is to deliver the
baccalaureate sermon this year. DR..
Bascom will also speak at the alumni
dinner, at which Mr.. Magnus Swenson
80, president of the alumni association,
will preside, and President G. r. Van
Hise TO; Hon Pliny Norcross '63, James
Vile; Rev. H. 81. Jacobs '93, Milwaukee;
Professor e. j. Turner '84, and Senator
Moses e. Clapp '73 of st. Paul, will re-
SDond to tOasts
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-06-16
Resolutions of ReSpect.

Edgerton Chapter No So, Order OF
Eastern Star, extend the following reso-
buttons to our departed sister, Dema Son
Whereas. 1t has pleased the Giver of all
good. in His infinite wisdom, to enter this
Chapter and remove from our midst our es
teemed sister, Dema Son; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of our sister we
bow submissively to the will of God trusting
that out of our loss comes to her eternal gain:
and be it further
Resolved, That we extend to the brother and
sister our heartfelt sympathy, and further that
copy be spread upon the records of this
Signed by Committee on Resolutions s.p'-s'
MATTE ASH,
JANE KELLY
BYRON LONG.