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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
The Methodical Fish.

The sunniest fish that ever could be
Lived down in the depths of a very deep
He knitted his brows and he scratched
his old head.
And after reflection he soberly said,
I've given the subject much serious
thought
And ten chances to one, shall some day
be caught!
Now, if that comes to pass. trust that
i may
BE caught in an orderly, businesslike way
No one in his senses can ever deny
A hook is intended to go in an eye,
Yet many fish is so careless he VIII
Take a hook in his mouth, or perhaps III
his gill
But I'm more methodical, so I shall try
To join in true union the hook ana the
eye
Well. this orderly fish went his orderly
ways.
He kept his eyes open. with wide,
thoughtful gaze.
And whenever he saw n wellbaited nook.
He rolled up his eye with contemplatVe
And then swan away with satisfied
wink, 80
Saying, That's not the hook to fit my
eye, | think"
So he kept his eyes open Gas every one
ought,
And somehow, the wise old fish never was
caught!
Youths Companion.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Velvet Suit Still a Eavorjte.

The velvet suit promises to be as
much a favorite this year as last and
its new suppleness renders it extreme
ly desirable for autumn wear A mod
ell which is suited to stout and thin
alike has coat of slightly blousing
bolero effect, entering a deep pointed
girdTe of satin. At the center of the
back the seam of the bolero lengthens
over the girdle into a plated position
tina reaches nearly halfway down the
skirt. Light-colored broadcloth EN-.
broidered in French knots and sou.
tache braid forms the vest and also
the wristband for turnback cuff
Cordings of satin encircle the neck
and make a heading for the hem OF
the skirt.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
The Carrier Bee.

You often have heard of carrier pig.
cons and the part they play in war,
but how many boys and girls ever
heard Of carrier bee?
These little honey gatherers have
such sense of direction that they
can always fly straight to their hives,
even from places they have never
visited before.
We are told that few years ago
beekeeper trained some of his in.
sects as message carriers. Knowing
they will always fly home from any
point in a range of four of five miles,
he tied tiny notes for his little daugh.
tiers on the bees and set them loose in
totally unfamiliar place. In a very
short time they were back at their
own hives, messages and all.
Some people think bees might be
made very useful in war times, and
even now experiments are being made
to see just how far and how directly
they will fly.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

This is one of those dishes rarely
well prepared, but when rightly done
is very nice. Cut a slice of stale
bread about an inch thick Ca day old),
pare off the crust and toast it light
brown, without making it hard; then
cut a slice of good fat. mellow cheese
English, Glosier or Cheshire Is the
best), quarter of an inch in thick
ness, but not as large as the bread
by half an inch on each side, cut off
the rind and lay it on the toast in
cheese toaster; carefully watch it that
it does not burn and stir with spoon
to prevent a pellicle or thin skin form.
ing. Have ready some good mustard,
cayenne and salt. This is rare.
bit" 1t must be eaten as it is pre-
pared.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Good Reason.

Representative Adamson. OF Geor-
gia, says that when he was Judge OF
his county court fellow was before
him charged with having stolen pair
If pantaloons-they call them "britch-
IS" in Georgia. There were several
VIII ,esses, but the evidence was rather
meagre, and the accused was acquit.
ted. He was told that he could CO..
but he remained in his seat. His
lawyer, to whose successful defense
he owed his liberty, limited to him
that he was free to depart, but he
didn't bulge.
Il don't want to co." said the fell.
low.
And why not?" asked the lawyer.
Let the witnesses go first
"Why?"
why, sir, I've got on the 'britches'
I stole"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
SinuIe Rope SWINGS.

Sometimes a rope will be found ly"
ing about the barn or back OF the
house which could be used to make
a swing, but it is not quite long
enough for the purpose. That is the
time a single rope swing may be made
which will furnish enough fun to last
all summer
The end of soap box makes good
seat, explains the Rochester PostEX
press. Bore a hole in the middle OF
board. pass the rope through and tie
a knot in the bottom. Tie the other
end around the branch OF a tree, as
far away from the trunk as possible.
Let the board be not more than six
or seven inches wide.
A good athletic boy can have great
fun with such swing There is a
knack in handling it, but when once
mastered he can swing back or forth
perfectly straight in any direction.
Grasp the rope as high as you can
reach, stand far back and with
quick jerk lift yourself off the ground
and straddle the swing. The board
should be far enough from the ground
to let the toes touch, then, by touch
ing the ground occasionally it is pos
sible to keep going straight and not
revolve. If some one is near by to
push you can be pushed in a circle
like "merry-go- round" There is
enough variety in this style of swing
to make it worth while to make one.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

Judging from late Partisan confec
tions for youngsters, the popular col
or schemes this fall show that youth.
full mixtures of black and white set of
by velvet collar and cuffs in bright
colors, and peculiar shade of blush
gray have taken precedence over the
many shades of brown worn last year.
Dark blue, always such a satisfactory
color, has a brilliant rather than a
dead hue in this seasons model coats.
Bright olive green is also a favorite,
particularly with collar and cuffs OF
fur, and for the child who takes care
of her clothes. there Is no color better
suited to youth and beauty than a
light shade of tan
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Hats to Be Smaller.

The coming hats are gradually grow.
ing more and more elaborate. and the
quality Of the material, whatever 1t
may be, whether velvet or lace. is be.
coming more and more important.
This year the hats are unusually hand
some, though they are not so extreme
as they were last year in some par
ticulars. The big hats are not so big.
at all events they are not so exaggerat.
ed as they were. In fact. the small!
hats are still popular. although mil
liners are rebelling against them and
loading them down with plumes and
trimming to give the effect of large
hats.
Picture hats will no doubt continue
to be worn this year. though they are
certainly smaller than they have been.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
NOT ADAPTED FOR THE PART,
Richard Carries "Find" Turned Out OF
Little Value.

Little Value.
Shortly before Tho Maid and the
Mummy" company opened its season,
Richard Garlic was looking for an &C
tor to play the part of wild man
with the musical comedy. He wanted
a big. clustering fellow with a bad
mans face and the voice of steam
calliope.
After examining several applicants
for the part Mr. Carrie finally selected
a man who filled all the requirements
save that of voice. Orlando Wilson
was the giants name, but like many
big fellows he was modest and retir
ing in manner and speech. In fact,
his voice was only few notes re
moved from an infants treble.
why don't you shout exclaimed
Mr.. earle. after listening to a 2x4
voice exuding from man who stood
{; feet inches in his stockings, yell!
Give your lungs chance! Initiate
a tipsy cowboy-like this!" To illus
trate, Mr.. Carrie cut loose with a COW
boy yell, "Yi-i-i-i-ip!"
Go home and practice that" he
said to the big chap, land come back
to rehearsal tomorrow prepared to-
make a noise
Next morning, when the giant put
in his appearance, Mr.. Carrie said,
We'll, are you all right?'
Yes" he replied, almost perfect;
but I'm going to give up my part"
Why"
II live in a fiat"
What has that to do with it?'
Everything. | started to rehearse
that cowboy yell last night, and the
neighbors thought | was numbering
my mother. l nearly got lynched.'
why don't you move?'
"Well, my parents have always sup
piled me with good board and lodging
and if / move they might get out of
the habit. | don't believe I'm cut out
for that part. You'd better engage
some other kind of a person
Il will" said Mr.. Garlic; I'll engage
a man"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Trimming for EVENING Waists.

An excellent trimming seen on a
recently imported evening waist con-
sisted Of wee bows of soft silk so made
that the general effect was that OF
fluffy butterflies. The bows are made
with the double loops and long ends
which suggest the moth and both
loops and ends were edged with the
narrowest of Valenciennes-not, OF
course, the insertion. One of the bows
was poised at the collar of the blouse.
another at the line of the corsage and
another came just above the high gir-
die where it held in place barbe of
exquisite lace. The butterflies were
not tightly sewed. but stitched airily
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Takes Care of Horses.

Heretofore horses of the New York
fire department which have grown too
old for the hard work which they are
called upon to do have been sold at
auction, sometimes to lives of harder
work and usually to poorer food and
less considerate care, says the Youths
Companion. Henceforth they will
roam at will Gin green fields and pas
lures new" The son of wealthy
railroad man, together with some
friends whom he interested in the
fate of these faithful old servants, has
provided funds which insure the
horses a peaceful old age. Eight OF
the veterans are already enjoying
their pension.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
HINTV ~. trai llEsl-p
mp oGBail'o:iiU:iIa',iI:Vi'Iii1ll115

Cooked meat simmered gently in a
good curry sauce is quite digestible,
and much more tasty than cold meat.
To make boiled potatoes white let
them lie (pared) in cold water for
two or three house previous to cook
ing.
1t is wise TO purchase towels rather
large. Laundries charge no more for
washing large articles than small ones
and large towels do not wear out so
rapidly.
A strong solution of vinegar and
water is efficacious in restoring the
color of black lace that has grown
rusty. Rinse in coffee, then iron
while damp with a piece of flannel
placed over it.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Magic Second Siuht.

TO do the trick of second sight"
all that is necessary in the way of
equipment is large slate piece OF
chalk and sheet of paper. First,
ask some one in the company to write
any number or words on the paper and
tell him that you, without seeing the
paper, will then write upon the slate
those very words.
Everyone will smile and at once
call upon you to make good your
claim. When the paper is ready di-
rect it to be hidden while you turn
your back.
Place the slate so that the audience
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Pretty Hats For Children.

No matter what its fate in the fash
ions of grown-ups, the large hat will
always remain the most artistic for
the child's face. There is no ,ovelier
simple hat than large white felt with
huge Alsatian bow of wide ribbon di.
rectiy across the front One model
trimmed in this manner has the bow
held at the center by large braid rings,
and the hat Is shaded to the face by a
narrow facing of velvet underneath
the brim. Ribbon streamers both in
velvet and silk are also seen on these
large hats at the back.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Two Pencils a Year for All.

The number of pencils used in the
United States annually, If divided
evenly, would be a small allowance
for those requiring them every day.
Yet, at this rate, when the total OF
about 160.000O00 for the whole coun.
try is calculated, one cannot help
wondering how it is possible to con-
sumo such vast number of pencils.
Some of the pencils we buy are made
in Germany" but OF the entire num-
Der that Americans use nine-tenths
are of home manufacture. A consid-
cradle quantity of this article is also
exported as well as imported. The
pencil factories of the United States
employ upward of 1000 people, paying
them about 100000 in wages every
year. Americas annual output of PEN
ellis is worth $2,000.000.
The wood most commonly sought
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
"StIII sweeter Sings My Darling"

SNuI SWeeteV Sings NY OdrHn9.
The bell-bird fills Australian shades
With songs like bubbing fountains;
The redstart thrills the river glades
Beneath Virginian mountains.
The oriOle. that soul aflre,
Paurs forth a storm OF singing
To the rapt mate of his DESIRE
In soft gray hammock swinging.
BY night, by day, on topmost spray,
Or where the covert bushes,
Plays Natures weirdest orchestra
The mock bird, king of thrushes.
But all the words of all the birds
Ay. cen the songs, magician
All sweetest notes from singing threats,
Fade, as at dawn vision.
When. be 1t catch or lullaby,
Or songs of battle ringing,
Love lays or hymns OF liberty
/ hear my darling singing.
For song each bird hath times preferred.
When winter winds are gnarlng
Each tender tree the chickadee
: Outsings the housed startling.
But whether blows the summers rose,
Or winters winds be snarling.
Be spring abloom or fall in gloom
Still sweeter sings my darling
Henry Austin In Century.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
When Koreans Go CaIIinu.

Korean visiting cards sometimes
measure a foot square. The savages
Of Dahomey announce an intended
visit by sending in advance a wooden
board or the branch of tree artistic
ally carved. When the visit is paid
the "card" is returned to the posses
sion of its owner, who will doubtless
use it for many years. With the ma
tives of Sumatra the visiting card is
composed of a piece of wood about a
foot long, decorated with bunch of
straw and a knife.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

The costume at the left & Of d0ep
velvet cloth. Two ruN1es bordered
with silk braid and headed by SOU
tache encircle the bottom Of the skirt.
The bolero is trimmed with the braid
and soutache, and has shoulder ruff
fies. also bordersd with the braid.
The collar and wide S1rdle are Of vel
vet. The full sleeves are finished with
fare cuffs, bordered with the braid.
The other costume Is OF bieSe and
white checked wool. The bell skirt 10
trimmed at the bottom With straps Of
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

for making pencils is Virginia or red
cedar, which grows abundantly in the
South, especially in Alabama and
Florida. Europe, having nothing as
good among it's own trees for pencil
covering as Virginia cedar, obtains
It's supply of this material from the
United States. But the American
manufacturer is compelled to go
abroad for the graphite contained in
pencils. Mexico. Bohemia. Ceylon and
Siberia yield the best qualities of
graphite. The preparation of graphite,
of which, with clay, pencil lead con-
sists, is an important industry in itself,
and it has it's home in Germany.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
8" Bee Your Pardon.v

The other day at a railroad station
a Japanese young man was noticed
among several Americans, who were
eating, that is, boiling food by jerks
He knew but few words of English,
but managed to call for some oysters
or coffee. He ate and drank with most
exquisite manners and attracted much
attention by his frequent use of Il beg
your pardon" When he wanted the
pepper, upon reaching for it, he said
in sweet voice to the man before
whom he had to pass his arm: Il
beg your pardon" One coarse fellow
who sat with his hat tilted over one
eye surprised even himself by push
ing the plate of crackers toward the
polite Japanese without being asked.
He did not look up, as if ashamed Of
being caught in the act
Conversing afterward with the
young man from Japan he admitted
that he knew less than 100 words of
our language. Il beg your pardon"
thank YOU" eff you please" and you
are very kind were phrases he could
speak very distinctly and by means of
them made his way wherever he went
Politeness costs nothing and is the
passport to every good in life 1t
never fails to bring returns This Jap
was unlike a little American girl,
aged 5.
Recently her father brought home 4
humorous book teaching politeness by
showing the shockingly bad manners
of a family of children.
Edna" he said, Il hope these funny
pictures and stories will help you to
be more polite
Its of no use, papa. 1t will take
more than a book to teach me man.
ners. You can't teach an old dog new
tricks"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Wanted Rubber for TOYS.

An automobilist travelling through
CASTLE, in Spain, came out of an inn
one day recently to find his automo-
bile surrounded by the population Of
the whole village, who were gazing at
it with much interest and examining
the back wheels, out of which large
Jumps had just been cut. The damage
had been caused by the mother of a
large family, who artlessly confessed
that, seeing so much rubber on the
wheels, she had cut few pieces out
to make toys for her children.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
kpeudoir ~
4R Confidences

Fashion declares we must array our
selves in stripes.
Satin seems to be especially dear
to the dressmaker's heart.
White shoes will not be called in
until the first frost comes.
Observe the preponderance OF the
chenille hat in the milliners window
Black broadcloth is the dressiest
choice possible for the autumn tailor.
made.
The blouse coat Is cut OF it. Not
one specimen appears among the first
tall suits.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Boat Made of Oranue Roxes.

A curious boat was launched lately
at Penzance, England. 1t was the
work of an old seafaring man of sew
enty, named Ellis, who made it out of
odd pieces of wood, chiefly orange
boxes, in his back yard. The boat was
carried down to the water, and while
en- route stuck in narrow street. and
a wall had to be pulled down to let it
pass. 1t has been Economically christ
ened True Love, but its name among
the Penzance folk is The Ark.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

tho material attacked by EuttonA The
blouse IL covered with q pelerine Of
bro1n cloth. bordered with q band
and ruffle Of the same, the former
fastened with buttons. The reverss
arc trimmed with soutache. the upper
ones also ornamented with buttons.
The turnover collar Is Of brown vel
vet, hordered with = lace rufYle: the
g1rdle is also Of brown velvet fastened
In. front with gold buckle. The
sleeves are full at the top, then nm
ished with deep tight cuts, ornament
Cd With buttons.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

In the public gardens at New York
there is a Mexican bread fruit an
epiphyte that clings to a dead tree
It's leaves grow to be like big fans
with deeply scalloped edges, and it's
fruit resembles a long ear of corn
wrapped in single sheath. This
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
! E61azs:@1 hsnlon}

Waistcoats of plain pique will be
worn with short coats until cold
weather makes them homogeneous.
A couple of lace blouses in your
wardrobe will be certain to carry you
through no end of difficulties.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
OUTING Waist.
Sc Of heavy linen or flannel

Blouse OF heavy
with fronts draped
and crossed, and
ornamented with
straps of the mate
rial, fastened with
buttons.
The sleeves are
full at the top
plated at the bot
tom and trimmed
with straps of the
m a t e r al. The
large cravat and
the girdle are Of
foulard.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

works as an axle in an old wheel OF
any kind, which is anchored out by
three or four guy wires. The other
parts OF the apparatus are too simple
to need description. The seat arms
may be Of any length desired. With
a motorman in the middle, the swing
takes on quite country fair aspect.
Oscar P. Roberts in Montreal Her.
aid.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

A merry-go-round like the one pic
tured is easy of construction, and no
explanations further than few hints
need be given to the prospective
builder.
The center post stands ten feet
high, and rests in shallow auger-
hole, bored in the top of an old stump
or post set for the purpose. The top
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Frock of Green Linen.
le skirt is plated and ornamented

hO chAi y 10 p1"it'
at the top in front
with buttons. The
blouse is a ! S o
plated and orna-
mented with but
tons, and has a
scalloped yoke or
n a m e n t e d with
motifs of embroid-
cry and bordered
with a rufHe of val
enciennes lace.
The sleeves are
finished just below
the elbows with
t u + n er cuffs
edged with the
lace.
The girdle is of
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

with groups or
plaits and trimmed
with narrow bands
and motifs of en-
broidery. The but
tons are Of the ma
terial and the
chemisette of lace,
the standing collar
finished with a
turnover of velvet,
of which the girdle
is also made.
The full sleeves
are finished with
cuffs of the mate
itb tho trir,,noipp
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

fruit when ripe has the taste and odor
of pineapple, and we can just imagine
that the little Mexican children feast
upon it as the boys and girls Of our
country feast upon peaches and
cream.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Game of Rival Armies.

Boys and girls do not use states In
school nowadays; writing pads seem
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Princesse Weddinq Gowns.

onto the goods so as to convey an
idea of potential flight
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28

cannot see the front of it and then as
sumo an attitude of deep thought.
Then say, Now, if some one VIII
kindly read aloud what is on tho
paper, will prove that have written
those very words
The paper is then read, and the
time has arrived to turn the slate
around. When the spectators see
what is on it the laugh will be on
them, for you have done what you
boosted you would do--that is to say,
you have written Those very words
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
EVENING Gowns.

fal, bordered with the trimming,
which fare over lace rufiies.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Toasted Cheese.

the material or of leather to match.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-10-28
Pretty Cloth Waist.

Blouse of light weight cloth made