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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

, let's fleG5 like hai!stOnes in the little
room Mr. Bradley was unframed.
That he 9Has nol wounded or killed is
due mainly to the FACT that his body
was partly protected by a desk which
lhaG several books piled thereon. 1t
also appeared that the robbers. who
were bewildered ingheGarkoess, had
I. ed a few inches TOO far to one side
to hit the mark Bullets were I'M
bedded in the walls of the room, in
the fF1iture and in the desE.
After enjoying his pisco., Mr.. BraI-
ley retreated tcGh;s roo,G, andIocked
himself in. Sheriff J. c. Bryant. who
was aroused by the uprOar, arrived
ten minutes later. He procured a
light and hastily examined tn. room
where the fisE had occurred. He
found one OF the robbers stretched
upon 3he floor just outside theldoor
OF the office with his head toward the
rear entrance. as if he had made a
last effort TO escape in th4 direction
taken by his retreating cCmpahiOGs.
The man moved his f65t once, but
otherwise gave no sizes Of life after
the sheriff reached him.
When Sheriff Bryant entered the
l.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
STRIKE AT HUMBLE.
Oil Well Workers Demanded Recog
milton of Union,

Humble, Texas, Jan. ga strike
on the Humble field is now On, the
members of Che Oil and Gas Well
Workers Union demanding recogni-
ton of their organization AS a re-
suit Of their demands several of the
largcsI plants on the field are today
shut down, incllding the Moonshine
and Producers. The Producers and
the Texas companies drilling opera
tons are also affected, and just what
the outcome will be is hard to fore
cast. The Gnion has membership
Ct over GOO on this field in some in
stances.
CHOSE in authority are quoted as
saying they will let their plants lie
indefinitely before hey will yield to
the requests of the union. while the
union men are equally determined to
win out.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Switch Was Tempered With.

Montgomery, Ala: Three negroes
were hurt in a wreck on the Western
Railway of Alabama near Picket
Springs. six miles east of here, yes
terday morning. Two cars turned
over. The train, which is No 20, ran
into an open switch, and officials be-
lieve the switch had been tempered
with, as freight train had just passed
over it fifteen minutes earlier and
found no trouble.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
ACCIDENTAL KILLING.
CoIored Boy at Houston Loses His
Life-a Knife Play.

Houston. Texas. Jan. 22.-Last
night while in a playful mood Joe
Caboness, a reg2 boy, was shot By
Eliza Patrick. accidentally, and killed.
JotOpnd 4nJ,her negro boy had been
looking at ar old pistol ana laid it
down on the table. Soon Eliza and he
were playing and she grabbed the PTS
toI, pointed it at him and pulled the
trigger, the ball taking effect in the
forehead. Death followed in d few
minutes. Eliza then grabbed knife
and attempted to commit suicide, but
was prevepted by the family. Con-
siderable Excitement in the neighbor-
hood grew out of it. Judge Mcdonald
he'd the inquest.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Chinese Invaders Are Killed.

Marseilles: The Chinese mail
which arrived here yesterday brought
an account of the invasion of Ton
quin, French Indo-China, by Chinese
regulars, who encountered a French
force numbering 400 men, Of whom
$50 were Europeans.
A three hours battle ensued, result
ing in the defeat O. the Chinese, who
lost 300 killed and 800 wounded. The
French lost 16 men of the Foreign
Legion and 20 Annamites killed.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
THE LITTLE WIDOW.
Mighty Good Sort of Neighbor to
Have.


"a little widow, neighbor of mine.
persuaded me 10 try Grape-Nuts when
my stomach was SO weak that 1t
would not retain food of any other
kind, writes a grateful woman, from
San BernardinO Co., Cal
Il had been i'll and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
ton for three long months after the
birth OF my second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief
Il liked GrapeNuts food from the
beginning, and in an incredibly short
time 1t gave me such strength that
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals day. In two
months my weight increased from 95
to l13 pounds, my nerves had steadied
down and ! felt ready for anything.
Ny neighbors were amazed to see me
gain SO rapidly and still more so
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
My 4year-old boy had eczema.
very bad, last spring and lost his ap-
petite entirely, which made him cross
and peevish. | put him on a diet of
Grape-Nuts, which he relished at once.
he improved from the beginning, the
eczema disappeared and now he is
rat and rosy, with delightfully."- soft.
GEAR skin. The Grape Nuts diet did
II. | will willingly answer all in
quirles.' Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Greek, Mich.
lheres reason. Read the little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE" in
pkgg-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
v 800 HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
BattIeship Aquidaban Sunk Through
Magazine Explosion.

Rio de JaneirC, Jan. 23.-The battle
ship Aquidaban was sunk by an eI-
plCsion and 300 are dead. The AQuid-
aban. the TirlGan12s and the Rai1oso
had gone to Jacuecanga TO selec- a
poi1t for building an arsenal. Minis
ter of Marine Noronha was Oh boa !
the Barroso. At L o'c,CcE last nigh.
all were startled by a tremendous ex-
plosion. The Aquidaban sank imme-
diately.
Among the dead were Rear Admir-
ais Salheiros, Graca, Rodrigo, Rocha
and Candida Brazil, Officers Alve5
Barros, Tant0s, Porto, Mario and Gil
va; also a representative of the Jour
nal Do Brazil, Francisco Valente, who
was on the Barroso, returned yester'
day with the Minister of Marine, bring
ing also several corpses.
1t is asserted that the explosion was
caused by an electrical wire.
The casualty created a tremendous
sensation here. All the theaters are
closed and functions at all legations
suspended. The consnls put their
flags at half mast the foreign Min
listers visited Baron Rio Branco with
expressions of coincidence.
The Aquidaban was of 1890 tens
Displacement, and 6,200 horse power.
She was built in England in 1885 at
a cost Of $1,725,000. The armament
consisted of four 9.4 inch guns, four
SIS, inch guns and a number of small
err guns. She had five torpedo tubes.
Her crew numbered $50 officers and
men.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Succession Sale.
citizens

Sake Charles. La: The succession
sale of the late William q Prater was
held here aSturday The total amount
brought by the sac was about $1,000
the property having bstn appraised al
about $1,000 Several valuable pieces
of property, howSer. did not sell.
The estate co1sisted Of several pieces
of Lake CtGrles and Vinton property
and a number of tracts OF pine land,
some of it situated ovG9 in the north,
western portion of the parish, aggre-
eating about 300 acres.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
A SAD ACCIDENT.
A. r. McMasters' Little Boy Killed by
Falling Of a Horse.

Henrietta, Texas, Jan. pa sad
accident occurred at the home OF Mr..
A. R. McMasters. about seven miles
north of town lat yesterday afternoon,
resulting in t4G death CT Mr.. McMas-
ter's little boy. about years old.
The father was blowing some dis
lance from the house When he quit
for the day, he put the little boy ON
an Old. gentle family horse he was
Working with younger and somewhat
fiery horse. In starting tie little boy
10 the house with the team ha9falled
to unsnap the check lines between Eie
horIr The young horse became
frightened, which excited the horse
the boy was on. and in falling the
little fellow became tangled in the
harness and was dragged to death
He IS tetlIbly bruised and mangled,
nearly all of mis- clothing being torn
of. Life was extinct waen the hUrs->5
were stolped.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
An Awful Slam,

Don't take it so hard, Mr.. Play
man." said the young woman, mock
ingly, There are other girls, you
know. There's Lii Gumplins. Sallie
Plimborn, Kate Isnoggles, and Fan Bill
Twink. Any one of thew would make
a better wife for you than | would"
81 know it, he said, swallowing a
lump in his throat, and turning to go
IF any one of these four girls had
said yes, do you suppose | would ever
have thought OF coming here for a
?"-Chicago Tribune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Suicide of a Sick Man.

Sinner, Texas: Jaromis kriek, p
years old. and son of Mr.. John Kriek
committed suicide by shooting him
self through the heart with a shotgun
using short stick to discharge the
gun. death being instantaneous. Young
Kriek had been sick 70. several years
and dependency seems to have caused
him to commit suicide. The tragedy
took place at his fathers home. about
seven miles west of town. late Friday
evening.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Free lodGinq ando Meals.

Newroads, La: A Parish Institute
and Teachers meeting was held at
Morganza. In order to show their APP
probation of the good work being done
in Pointe Coupee along educational
lines, the people of the town, includ-
ing keepers of hotels, furnished free
entertainment rooms and mails to all
in attendance.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Collided in a Foo.

New Orleans, La: Steamer Hispa-
MIA (Nor), Seebury, from Puerto Cor
tez with fruit, during a fog last night
ccllided with the steamer Dalton
(Br), from West Hartlepool, at an
cher off quarantine station. The His
pania blowe several plates and was
beacked below the station. "a tug
and barge have been sent to her as,
sistance The Dalton sustained no
damage
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
PAIN IN THE JOINTS
Rheuna attic Tortufes Cease When DR..
Williams Pink Pills Make
New BloCd

D The first sign of rheumatism is fire.
quently "a pain and swelling i'll one of
the joints. If not combated i'll the~
blood, which is the seat of the disease,
the poison spreads. P5fecting other joints
and tissues CSometTmes rheumatism at
tackS the heart and is quickly fatal. O
The one remedy that has cured
rheumatism SO that it stays cured is DIR.
Williams Pink Pills These pills expel
the poison from the blood and restore
the 81 tem, 50 that the poisonous matter
is passed off as nature intended.
Mrs. l. L. Pitcher, of No. 1870 Mon
mouth street, Newark. N1J., suffered
for about three yearsctrom rheumatism
before she found this cure. She says:
1T began with a queer feeling i'll my
fingers In ,ngittle tipe it seemed as
though the fin ger joints had humps on
them and 1 could not get my gloves on.
Then it grew worse and spread to
my knees. l could not stand up and [
could not sleep nights. Ny suffering
Eas more than can describe. | took IA
great deal of medicine, but nothing even
gave me relief until tried DR.. Williams
1oink Pills.
Il read an account Of cure i'll q case
that was exactly like mine and my hus-
band got me some of the pills. | took
them for three weeks before | really felt
better but they finally cured me. " {
Mr. Pitcher, who u veteran and n
member of Il d. Morgan Post, No 307
Of New York, substantiates his wife's
statement and says that she now walks
without difficulty, whereas year ago
he was compelled to push her about i'll Il
wheeled chair. Both Mr.. anu| Mrs.
Pitcher are enthusiastic i'll their praise
of DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
For further information, address the
Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectadv, NY.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Aued Man Eled to Death.

LaWton, Ok: Will Patterson, aged
e years, killed himself yesterday by
cutting an artery in the lower limb
and bleeding to death. Mr. Patterson
was living with his son on an Indian
allotment eight miles northeast of
Carnegie The point at which he in
aicted the wound was some distance
from the farm home, and it was sew
en- hours before his body was found
by his relatives.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
O o
It's EveryWh ere.

The huts of the poor, the nails of the
rich, a.
Are neither exempt from some form
of itch,
Perhaps a distinction may be made
in the name,
But the rich oand the poor must
scratch just the same.
o, why should the children of Adam
endure
An affliction, so dreadful, when Hunts
Cure does cure
All forms of itching. Price soc. Guar.
anteed
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Prohibition Campaiur.

Colfax, La: At mass meeting held
at Hargil, in the Seventh ward Of
Grant Parish, resolutions were passed
deploring theCaction of the police jury
in ordering an election as to whether
or not liquor shall be sold throughout
Grant parish. This election is set for
Feb. 90 A parish committee of ten
was appointed to thoroughly organize
the parish in the interest of prohibit
ton.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

Washington: Senator Platt and Sen
at0r Depew We're in their seats when
the Senate convened Yesterday, the
appearance CT either for some time
Both were given warm welcomes and
ere heartily congratulated upon their
appearance of being in good health
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
CITY Sells 100000 Bond Issue.

Lafayette, La: The city council has
accepted the proposition of F. r. Full
ton & Co, of New York. to take $780,
GOO city bonds at par, with ; per cent
interest. for che purpose of building a
modern School house to cost 100000.
There will be $4,000 applied to taking
up Old bonds and an extension Of the
electric light and water works system,
and the remainder of the 100000 will
be devoted 10 n city hall. The details
OF the plan are now being worked out,
AMI the proposition will soon be SUBJ
mitted to the citizens for ratification.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Health Board Resions.

New IBERIA, La: The long contro-
versy over the board Of health of this
city came to a close Saturday, when
DR.. ]. w. Sanders and the two other
members of the board resigned, leav-
ing the affair IN the hands of the city
council. DR.. w. ]. Emmer will be ap-
pointed to succeed DR.. Sanders by the
council.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Injured by HIGH Wind.

Shreveport, La: News reached
here yesterday afternoon from Mira, in
the extreme northern portion OF this
state, that Leavy windstorms visited
that place Sunday evening. totally
Trecking several houses. Seven per
sons were reported injured. 1t is re-
ported a white woman was killed,
but it can not be confirmed, as tele-
phone wires are out Of order.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Annual Bank Meeting.

ST. Martinville, La: At the annual
meeting of stockholders of the Com
mercialo Bank of st. Martinyille all di-
ractors were reelected as fellows:
T. J. Liable, James Simon, o. ] Du-
rand. J. J. Burden, O. p. Resweber, B.
l.. Fournet, r. J. Bienvenn, 0. Badou
cad George J. Oliver
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
a Church Fair killinu.

Jennings, La: In a quarrel grow
ne out of a dispute beginning at
colored church fair being held here,
Charles BATHS was shot and killed By
a negro, who made good his escape.
and is still at large. somewhere east
Of here. The affair occurred at about
nidE ight
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Third Member OPPOSE suySes ders.

Choudrant, La: E. l.. Pigg, the third
and last member of the posse under
Indictment for the killing of Lee San
ford last November, has surrendered
to the sheriff. vs. R. Barrett and Jas.
Green are the other Cnen under indict.
ment in connection with the killing.
An effort will be made by the attorney
Of the three accused to have Judge
Dawkins convene a special term of the
District Court in order that a speedy
trial may be had
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Bank Officers and Directors.

Patterson, La: AT a meeting Of the
stockholders of the Bank of Patterson
the following were elected directors,
to serve the ensuing year: F. B. viii
II. J. Williams, and B. J. Morey.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Brazos River Lock Site.

Washington: The title papers to
the site fer a lock on the Brazos above
old Washington have been approved
at the Department of Justice. Capt.
Jadwin has been advised CT this &C.
ton, and he may begin the work OF
when ready.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Semi-Arid REGION Experiments.

Washington: Representative French
of Idaho has introduced bill to ap-
propriate 100000 to enable the Sec,
rotary of Agriculture to carry on farm
irg experiments in the semi-arid re-
piOnS
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Srnstroke in CLEVELAND.

Cleveland, Ohio: Mrs. Sara Berg
meyer, a fieshy woman, who had
walked several blocks in the business
district yesterday. suddenly became
overcome by the heat The thermom-
ter registered Il. the hottest January
day here in decade
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
He Wanted to Know.

"les," said Mabel, proudly, when a
you 8 man kisses me ! scream"
- ABEL" said Reginald, with sudden
coldness, why is it you are so often
h arse when | call on you?P--Chicago
Journal.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Incendiary at Sequin.

Seguin, Texas: On Saturday, Jan.
20, the large barn of Mr.. Abe Free
man was burned to the ground. This
is the second il one week and the
twelth in eighteen months, all thought
to be the work of an incendi9ry.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Liberty Hill. Texas. At So,

Liberty Hill, Texas: After several
weeks Of bright, warm weather, a
norther blew up last night. accompan-
led by some rain. As rule the farm
ers are a little behind with thf.-
blowing. though they hav, been max
ing good use of the fair weather.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

Moulton. Texas: Had a heavy rain
mere Sunday. II was clear yesterday,
and premises to be fine weather for
q few days at least Some CT ton still
coming in. a good deal OF land has
been p'owed.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Gold from New York Subtreasury

New York: Geld coin amounting
to SS50,000 was withdrawn from the
subtreasury yesterday presumably for
shipment to Mexico
There have been inquiries for gold
fer shipment to South America
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Austin Has Change of Weather.

Austin, Texas: After week of
warm. sultry weather there was a
marked change yesterday morning, a
cold northcr having blown up COM
mencing TO blow during the night, and
was accompanied by heavy rain and
plety of thunder and lightning.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Reward igor School House Firebuqs.

Alexandria. La: Citizens of Meld-
er at a mass meeting offered a reward
Of 1865 fer the arrest and conviction Of
the parties who burned the school
building at that place on Dec. 10. The
police jury will give 800 reward for
the same conviction.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Mexican Dollars En- Route

Eagle Pass. Texas: One million
Mexican silver dollars passed through
cage Pass yesterday. en- route TO Eng
land The shipment was made through
Wells Fargo express. and weighed
90 600 hounds.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Dry Goods Merchant BANKRUPT.

Shreveport. La: A petition in vol
untary bankruptcy was filed in the
United States Court here Saturday by
S P. Khoury, who has been conduct
ing a dry goods store in this city. AS
sets are 81 200; liabilities, $2,770.50.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Natural Hog Country.

Sour Lake, Texas: j. n. Costel.o
II Corsicana purchased from the Sour
Lake Hog Company a fine 5-months-
aid Jersey SOW. Hardin county is a
sataral hog country.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

Colmesneil, Texas: The weather
has been very sultry for the past week,
but yesterday noon we had downpOur
Of rain. and the blizzard followed il
its path.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
Governor in Weatherford,

Austin, Texas: Governor Lanham
is in Wetherfo. and Speaker F. W.
Seabury was here yesterday en- route
to Rio Grade City from the north.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27
A Goodness in Oklahoma

Guthrie, Ok: All Oklahoma is in
the grasp of norther. which began
last night and has ragged all day. Its
effects are felt keenly. as it followed
two weeks of springlike weather.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

MuldooI. Texas: A heavy rain fell
here yesterday morning, accompanied
with a high north wind, and ii is clear
and cold now.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

Some men are born great and keep
great all their lives, while others who
are born all right, become small and
mean of their own accord.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-01-27

interest II Congress VIII largely CEN
ter on the statehood bill, which will
come before the House. When the bill
comes in Wednesday, according to the
present program, the vceF first action
will be Snow of strength between the
| so-called Insurgents and the "Stal-
wars" This test will be a vote on
the rule which accompanies the bill
for the purpose of preventing any
| amendments being made to it. The
insurgents" want this rule defeated
and predict that they have votes
enough, combined with 30 Democrats
in the House, to do it.
The Stalwarts make just as strong
assertions TO the contrary. II Che
rule is defeated it is the plan of the
opponents of the measure to leave out
altogether the provision for statehood
for Arizona and New Mexico or to pro-
eide that the question of statehood
fer these two Territories shall be left
with referendum provision to be
settled by vote of the citizens there
CT.
On Monday continued discussion of
the urgent deficiency bill, which has
been under consideration the past two
days, will be resumed.
The merchat marine bill and the
pure food bill still hold their places
on the Senate calendar, the9 former
as the unfinished business each day
after 2 o'clock, and the latter occupy
irg similar position before that hour,
but both of the measures will give
place temporarily today &c discus
custom of railroad rate questions.
The end of the week will see the
close of the general elections in Great
Britain, but the Liberal victory has
been so overwhelming as to take much
of the interest out of the contest. Yet,
in another sense, it adds unprecedent-
ed interest to the developments that
are sure to come with the opening of
Parliament.
The annual automobile Tournament
begins in Ormond-Daytonia Beach on
Jan. %, and from the races scheduled
i is evident that there will be many
exciting contests. Every race is eth
err a record trial or for a champion
ship.
AT Indianapolis there will be a joint
convention of the United Mine Work
m o nd inrS.