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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Cheap Taxcodgers in New York.

There are fifty demigods of wealth
who keep domiciles along Fifth ave-
nue. at least six months in the year,
yet when the taxman comes around
they sneak out of their obligations by
claiming residence in Newport or Vir-
ginia or on Long Island This year
the evasion of taxes by millionaires
has been particularly scandalous. The
worst part Of it all is that these per-
sons get the greatest benefit from
police protection for their properties:
they are enabled to evade jury SER
vice; they for the most part refuse
to vote and are altogether a poor lot
of critters, judged by the best stand
ards of good citizenship. Yet when
a poor devil who may happen to own
piano grumbles about personal prop
erty taxes they cali him an anarchist.
Of the 120 boyholders in the Metro
politan Opera house only SIX pay
taxes on valuation Of 100000
The whole business is a cheap I'M
patriotic swindle fit to stand with the
insurance frauds and certainly deserv-
ing to fall With them.-Pittsburg Dis
patch. tO
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Brevity the Soul of Ghosts.

Here's the shortest ghost-story in
The world, said the red-nosed man,
who now, with the coffee, broke sill.
ence for the first time at the dinner.
Two men were travelling from Bos.
ton to New York: strangers, but shar-
ing between them the smoking COM
partment. After bit, one laid by
his magazine and said: Seems a bit
jolly right here Yes replied the
other. i was killed just here three
years ago"
Shortest in the world, did Won
say?" remarked some one at the Other
end of the table. But here's a short
err. A lonely old bachelor waking ND
late at night reached out his hand
for the matches, and they were hand
ed to him
Then the host nodded to the but.
ler.-The Sunday Magazine.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
AUSTRALIA A COTTON COUNTRY
Preparations Made to Undertake
Growth on Large Scale.

Australians are expecting to be cot
ton growers. The suitability of soil
and climate for cotton growing in the
greater part of Queensland, northern
West Australia, and the vast north
ern territory of South Australia has
long been placed beyond dispute but
the paucity of population, apart from
other considerations, hitherto has
been an obstacle to the development
of cotton growing. In the northern
territory the cotton plant has diffused
itself without mans help, and may al
most be regarded as p part of the
North Australia flora, no less than
seven out of the eight known species
flourishing there. Some years ago
a cottOn0 mill was established g in
Queensland. but failed for want of
capital, low prices, and lack of expert
ence. This discouraged the farmers,
who turned to dairy farming. Things
are different now. The farmers have
faith once more in cotton growing,
and are ready to undeGake it on large
scales if ASSURED of sufficient labor
in packing seSSOn. 1t is said that
an average farmers family could
work out an area of from five totem
acres, besides doing other farm w6Tk.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Japanese Surgeon to Lecture.

Baron Takaki, surgeon general of
the Japanese navy, has arrived in
San Francisco and will proceed to the
Atlantic coast. He will deliver at Co
lumbia college, New York, and Jeffer-
son Medical college, Philadelphia, ca
series of lectures on military santa
ton. His son is studying finance and
commerce in the University of Penn
sylvania. The baron is credited with
having arranged the admirable hos
pital methods which were SO conspic-.
IONS in the war with Russia He dis
covered method of preventing beri-
beri many years ago.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
RUSSIAN INVENTION OF VALUE.
UralitG Makes an CSceIIet2f Fire2roof
Material.

In case of fire, get uralite. a COM
parati'ely new material and little
known. 1t is usually supplied in fat,
thin sheets of asbestos fiber, COM
pacted with e mineral Cue, probably
a siliCate solution Hence it is an ex-
cellent fireproof material, and may be,
used for the panel filing of iron
fraEpd buildings or for partitions and
7ioors, for it will not warp with heat.
1t is not affected by damp, acids, or
any other ordinary destructive agency,
and is, moreover, easily rendered wa
terprcof by means of paint, and may
be used for the roofing of factories
etc. 1t also is good nOn-cOnductor
OF heat, and so is suitable for pipe
covering and cold storage work. 1t
is easily sawed to shape and gener-
ally presents itself as light and safe
construction material. A Russian is
said to have invented it, and has
made it both in a hard and soft var
iety, in sizes up to six feet by three
feet, and from a sixteenth of an inch
upward. When one-eighth inch thick
it weighs 9R ounces per square foot
foot in tile soft variety. The hard
variety seven-sixty-fours of an inch
thick weighs liz ounces per square
foot
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Chiidreh's Jokes.


Mary announced the other day that
Fhe was hungry. Her brother, to
tease her, inquired, How do you feel
when you are hungry" Mary. prompt
ly replied, Exactly as if l had a
corkscrew in my stomach
The same little girl had lust been
introduced to a visitor named Mr..
Hunter After dinner this visitor
said; IF you remember M name
you shall have these bonbons, Mary"
and in her eagerness to get the bon
bons lost by exclaiming, Its Mr..
Shooter
Willie had just started to kinder
garten. The terms horizontal and
perpendicular had been explained.
The next Sunday Willie said Moth
er, l don't like my Sunday school
teacher"
"Why?' asked his mother.
Well" replied Willie, "she's all
right for school teacher, but I don't
like her for a Sunday school teacher.
She's too horizontal, and she ought to
be more perpendicular. Exchange
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Worthy Owner Of Great Name.

The earl of Elgin has name
known half over the world His ia
lher was plenipotrntiary to China end
a most successful yiceroy Of India;
his grandfather was ambassador at
Constantinople and collected the
world-famous E.gin marbles. The
present peer has been treasurer Of
the housea old, commissioner Of works
and finally 40 most tactful and popu-
lar viceroy of India. He was presi-
dent of the royal commission which
was appointed TO report on the war
in South Africa
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Fulfilled Threat of Death

That Sicilian brigands are still liv-
Ing up to their melodramatic tradi-
tons is proved by the following bit
Of news from that island: Abort
month ago Signor di MARITIME, a Sicil-
ian of good family, was captured by
brigands while cycling near Palermo.
His parents. instead of paying the
ransom. hired soldiers to search for
him. His dead body mas now Leen
found buried under pyramid Of
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Whose Say-sO is Best?

With nearly all medicines put up for
sale through druggists, one has to take
the makers Say-so alone as to their cura-
tive value. OF course, such testimony Is
not that Of disinterested party and
accordingly is not to be given the same
credit as j! written from disinterested
motives. DIR. Pierce's medicines. how
ever, form single and therefore striking
exception to this rule. Their claims to
the confidence of inyalids does not rest
solely upon their makers say so or
praise. Their ingredients are matters of
public knowledge, being printed on each
separate bottle wrapper. Thus invalid
sufferers are taken into DR.. Pierce's full
confidence. Scores of leading medical
men have written enough to fill volumes
IN praise OF the curative value of the
severa! ingredients entering into these
we'll known medicines.
Amongst these writers we find such med
ical lights as Prof Finley Ellingwood. N. D..
OF Bennet Medical College. Chicago; Prot.
Hale, OF the same city; Prof John NJ. Send
der, NJ: d.. late of Cincinnati. Ohio; Prof
John King. NJ d.. late OF Cincinnati. Ohio:
low. OF Jefferson Medical College. of Pa.
and scores OF others equally eminent.
DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
the worst cases of female weakness. proiap-
sus aateVerSlon and retroversion and corrects
lrregui arifies. cures painful periods, dries up
dtsagreeable and weakening drains, some
times known as pelvic catarrh and multi
fude OF other diseases peculiar to women
Bear In mind. 1t is not patent nor even a
secret medicine. but the rFavorite Prescrip-
ton OF regularly educated physician. Of
large experience in the cure of woman's
peculiar ailments. who frankly and confid-
ingiy takes his patients into his fall con-
hdence by telling them just what his wPre-
scrlption IS composed OF. OF no other medi-
cine put up for woman's special maladiss
and sold through druggists. can it be said
mat the maker Is not afraid to deal thus
frankly, openly and honorably. by letting
every patient using the same know exactly
what she is taking
SICK women are invited to consult DIR.
Pierce. by letter. free. All correspond
ence is guarded as sacredly secret and
condolences are protected by
professional privacy Address DIR. r. Y.
Pierce. Buffalo, n. Y.
How 70 preserve health and beauty IL
told in DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Me-
cal Adviser. 1t Is free. For pspe,.-
covered copy send Or. r v. Pierce. Buff
~ ~. "a y one.c1nt stamps 70 cover
mailing Only ! in cloeh binding q atanna.
Ia l19G9D &0<1Uo go oounttDo7fn0
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Usefulness of CONGRESSMAN.

Congressman Olmsted of Pennsyi-
vania, expresses this opinion: ut
takes man about four terms in the
house to familiarize himself with his
office. A district that intends keep
ing man in Washington for only two
terms Nigh almost as we'll send a
clerk here, because the member never
learns more than the performance OF
the routine duties before he is called
upon to give up his Office to another,
who will go in the same way"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
S8alfour Rarely Loses Temper.

Mr.. Balfour, the British statesman
who, with his party, has gone down
to defeat, has marvellous selfcontrol
and never was kpown to be even ruff
fed by the bores~ho continually har-
ass public men. One evening when he
was being terribly ''heckled" al a pub
lie meeting in Manchester sympa-
thizer called out: Don't lose your
temper" Mr.. Balfour smiled easily
as he replied: Il have lost many
things in my time, but | never lost
my temper" Even on the golf links
he does not rise to the mildest pro
family at streak of bad luck
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Production Of Coal

The worlds production of coal in
1880 was 370,G00,O00 tons. and tho
United States furnished 20 per cent
OF the whole. In 1890 the share OF
this country was % per cent OF the
worlds total Of 5C3.0O0.004 tons. ana
in 1890 it had risen 10 50 per cent
Of $40 100000 tons. For the present
year the worlds output will exceed
100000 tons, of which this country
will produce 50 per cent. The Unit
ed States this year has mined more
coal than was produced in the world
in 1880.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
An Auto-lighted Tree.

The family were afraid to have
candles on the Christmas tree because
of all the little children, SO they used
colored electric lights. The tiny little
batteries that can be bought in store
did not make sufficiently powerful
light, so they hired 40 horsepower
gasoline automobile to come and
stand outside the door, attached the
electric bulbs to the batteries and got
all the light they wanted.-Country
Life in America.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Casts of SCULPTURES.

Owing to the mutilation Of val
liable antique head of Minerva. pre-
sented in 1860 by the composer Halevy
to the Beaux Arts, proposal TO have
casts made from all important sculp-
lures in France belonging to the
state has been made. In the pres
eut instance the nose has been
Knocked off and the head so dam
aged that repairs are out of the ques-
ton. The possession of perfect casts
of all the statues in the Louvre would
at least minimize the loss in case Of
fire
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Churches to Honor Lincoln,

The American Missionary AsGocia-
ton is issuing an appeal to Congrega-
tional churches to observe Sunday,
Feb. II, in recognition Of the ninety
seventh birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
The association expects that the
Methodist denomination will unite in
the observancSbf the day. 1t ap-
peals to other denominations t.. do
likewise Rev. DR.. c. J. Reser. CORE
spending secretary of the ~SsOciation,
is in communication with Grand Army
posts, literary societies and many
patriotic organizations to join in the
celebration.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Great in Physical Contrast.

Two Illinois delegates to the min
ers' convention in Indianapolis have
been called the long and short of
it." They are Steve Sgnith of Percy
and Alexander Robertson Of Murphys
borO both in the eleventh subdistrict
In his bare feet the former stands
just feet 6 inches, while Robertson
measures up feet 81. The two are
great friends and caused much amuse
ment at the convention, being seen
together SSnstaftly, a
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Wild Coffee ant.

A French botanical explorer has
discovered in Central America a new
coffee plant, with fruit of superior
quality. to which be has given the
name coffee excelsa. The tree grows
wild and attains ut great height At
five years specimens are twenty-five
feet high and older trees have been
discovered that were sixty feet high.
The coffee seeds are small, rounded,
and according to analysis and expert
opinion are among the best sorts
known
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Income 100000 a Week.

Albert Belt, the South African min
ing king, is said to be richer even
than Rockefeller Half the mines in
South Africa belong to him, incIud-
ing the fabulous wealth Of Kimberly
diamond output. The aggregate of his
wealth0can not be stated. but rough
estimate places 1t at 100000, 900. His
yearly income is $52,500,0 600, which
means that he gets 500 every min
nte Of his life, or, to put itoanother
way, $I,0CJ000 a week.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03

Judge Andrew J. Harlan OF Savan-
nah. Mo-. ~ years Old and a contem-.
Dorary Of Clay. Webster, Calhoun ana
Benton, has been in Washington en-
deayorins to secure the appointment
Of his granddaughter IS postmistress
of Savannah Judge Harlan was
elected 70 the thirty-frst congress in
184S. Until California was admitted
to the union ne was the youngest.
member in the house OF representa-
tiyeS
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Eoreion firms in China.

According to latest statistics. the
number of foreign commercial firms
in the principal treaty ports and in
the large cities of China open to for
e:gners was / ,297, and the number Of
foreigners residing there was 2o,560.
England heads the list with 420 firms
and .662 persons: Japan comes next,
with 3e1 firms and 5.2S7 persons Ger
many has 159 firms and 1858 persons;
the United States. la firms and 2.542
persons. France comes fifth, with II
firms and 1,213 persons.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Diamonds in Sugtan's Teeth

The young Sultan OF Johore po-
ssesses enc great peculiarly Many
years ago an accident with a horse
resulted in nearly the whole OF his.
teeth being knocked ont. These have
been replaced by teeth OF solid gold,
in each of which large diamond
has been inserted; and. as they be-
come uncovered. even in the act Of
smiling. the effect is most weird
one to beholders-more especially
when the sun catches the stones and
makes them fash like IRE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
It's Dangerous

to neglect a cold; the results are too
often very serious. Bronchitis, pleur-
isy, pneumonia and consumption are
frequently the consequences. Upon
the appearance of cold sore throat
or chest use Simmons Cough Syrup.
1t soothes the irritation, loosens the
phlegm and promptly cures you.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Fund to Lay Dormant Iona.

In emulation Of BenjamiIP Franklin
Mayor Fitzgerald of Roston has donat-
ed 81 ,0G0 to form a fund that is to
accumulate interest for 100 years, to
be then expended for PURPOSES which
will in the opinion OF the managers
best serve the interests of humanity
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
Spiritual Life.

If any one is troubled with douDts
about prayer, those two simple words.
Our Father" if he can once really
believe them in their full richness
and depth, will make the doubts van
ish in a moment and prayer seem
the most natural and reasonable of all
acts.-Kingsley.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
To Promote liberty.

A British Constitutional Association
has been formed for the purpose OF
promoting personal liberty and linn
iting the functions of governing bod
les accordingly"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03

There is no happiness in life and
there is no mysery like that growing
out OF the dispositions which conse-
crate or desecrate a home.-E. H.
Chaplin
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03

Every mans task is his life-pre-
server The conviction that his work
is dear to God, and cannot be spared,
defends him.-R. w. Emerson.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03

Every housekeeper should know that
II they will buy Defiance Cold Water
Starch for laundry use they will save
not only time, because it never sticks
TO the iron, but because each package
contains 16 Ozone full pound-while
all other Cold Water Starches are put
up in Z pound packages, and the price
is the same. 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
all injurious chemicals If.your grocer
tries to sell you a 12-oz. package it
is because Nhe has a stock on hand
which he wishes to dispose of before
he puts in Defiance. He knows that
Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures
10 ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy
ance OF the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-07

Yesterday morning freight cars on the /.
s G. N. spur track near the Garth, Howell *
Webb lumber yard, we've backed into a
wagon unloading cotton seed and standing
on the narrow space between the track and
seed house. resulting in the wagon being
practically demolished, one Of the mules
killed and the other probably fatally in
jured The wagon and team were the
property OF George oneal, eolored.
Work is progressing slowly in filling the
track gap on the Navasota- MeSia Central
cutoff There ye, remain only two OF
three miles to be laid, but steel is very
slow Of arrival. The superintendent ;
headquarters car has been brough, in from
the front TO Nelleva and located. The
time is being pa, in surfaeing and putting
the laid track in condition for service
Nayasota Examiner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-07

George skains and J. MeIntosh were
here from Calvert for the Elks entertain
men, last night.
Mn. c. A. Foster and Mrs. J. +. Stu
art returned from Taylor yesterday, where
they have been visiting.
All work at the Bryan Steam Laundry
strictly cash after Dec. IS. Buy coupon
book and save ten per cent. 52i
Misses Bessie Gibson and Monte Mason
OF Calvert arrived Yesterday afternoon for
the Elk's reception and ball.
Buy coupon book a, ten per cent dis
count. All work strictly cash at Bryan
Steam Laundry after Dec. IS. 32l
o. c. Utsey lef, for his home a, Melvin.
near Brady, yesterday, accompanied by
his mother, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hurd.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Johnson are Al,
home at their new home, the Connolly
place in the southern par, Of town.
Losi-A gold fob with locke, charm on
which appear initials {. c. J. IS reward
for return to Bryan Pressing Club. 3Osu
Mrs. n. +. Haldeman and Mrs. A. c.
Brie,s arrived from TeSarkana yesterday to
visit Mrs. Spencer Ford and other relatives
Place your Christmas orders now and
avoid the rush. Mrs. Mary Lawrence,
5l5u Representing Ed Khan.
G. K. Tyndall and wife arrived yester-
day from Naeogdoches. Mr. Tyndall &C
eep,sd a chair in the Exchange Shaving
parlor.
Mrs. James l.. Hallett. registrar Of the
Texas Division U. ID. {. and Mrs. NJ. r.
Friesmins OF Hearne are the guests Of Mrs.
I'd wickes
For hne fresh bread and cakes Of al
kinds call At the Texas Bakery. Careful
attention to special orders. Phone 50.
Mrs. Otto Boehme.
Holiday vacations have been announced
as follows, Texas Womans' College, Dec.
81 to Jan. ?. villa Maria. Dec. y to Jan.
?. A. and NJ. College Dec. % to Jan. J.
Mrs. r. W. Crutch6eld, Mrs. Ward
Templeman and Miss Katie Norwood
wen, to Bryan this morning to attend a
meeting Of the Daughters Of the Confedef-
acy.--Nayaso,a Examiner.
Leonard Mcdonald and little son. sam.
mic, and Justice Marvin Hunt were her,
from Edge yesterday and called on the
Eagle. We regre, to rePor, that Mr..
Hun, is preparing to move to Roger
Prairie.
Mr.. n {. Collier Of Collier & Caldwell,
reports that one OF the firms represented in
the piano contest had fifty calls tor tickets
the day following the first appearance OF
the contest ad now appearing in the
Eagle, which was the first announcement
of the contest.
Rev. Challenner, pastor OF The Christ
ian church. left Yesterday for Georgetown
to visit his family. now soiourning in that
city. Rev. Challenner will preach At the
Christian church here Sunday morning al
1880. the subject Of his sermon being,
"Chria's First Command. All mem
hers OF the church are urged to attend
this service to consider business of impor-
lance. There will be no Sunday night
service owing to the Sunday School lns,i-
ture at the First Baptist church.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-07
DEATH OF INKS A. HOLUBEK.

Mrs. A. Holubek died at her
home in the Kurten community
Tuesday at a. III. She was IS
years old and a sister of Joe Oper-
steny of this city She leaves a
husband and several children. The
remains were brought to Bryan
for interment and funeral services
were held at St. Joseph's Catholic
church, of which she was a mem
Der, by Rev. Gleissner yesterday
morning at 1880 o'clock. The
funeral was largely attended.