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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26
The NIECE SSiTY FOR MORE
RAILROADS.

1t IS estimated that there are
anywhere from three TO -four
. thousand acres OF the very
richest land that could be i'm
mcdiatcIy used tor truck grow
ing in this parish if there were
any way of disposlng OF the
vegetables after they had been
grown. As it is there are
thousands of heads of cabbage
hereabouts, for which there is
no sale at almost any price.
Less than As hours by rail
from this point all kinds of
green vegetables are so scarce
that single head of cabbage or
lettuce brings more than doz-
en- would sell for here. Yet
there is no way to relieve this
parish OF its surplus and of
taking advantage Of the situa-
ton in the northwest.
The same condition Of af.
fairs is said to have existed for
many years and yet so far moth !
ing has been done to bridge
over the chasuc which separates
the producing section from the
consumers.
Growers of produce and those
who could turn their lands TO
good account during the period
when nothing can be done, are
beginning to feel discouraged.
They have proved to their own
that they could
double their bank accounts
every year if they could sell
what they can produce and it
Irrltates them TO think of the
that come to them
every season at this time but OF
which they cannot take advan-
because there is no way .
o get their truck to the north =
.rn markets. q
One of the most prominent q
u the truck growers, on Satur- :
lay, complained that he had
500 head of cabbage, which v
would bring anywhere from II
1850 to $500 per dozen in a q
'orthern market. II these cab b
ages were where they are IN n
emand at the present moment II
he 1900 would be worth more u
han s24o but here they could 3,
OF be sold for $50. He fig :,
red that he was losing about h,
400 simply because he could =,
OF ship the cabbage to the q,
lace where they are IN demand =,
There are sections of Texas -
nd other Southern States, con-
guous TO direct lines to the >,
orthern cities, whence car loads J.,
truck are shipped regularly A.
'ery day and still the prices =,
r truck remain high. As a ~,
after of fact if the entire 90
'uth raised truck in winter -,
would not over supply the I'D
'rthern morkets, where singu-
-ly, there is the greatest de- 49,
and, when home grown truck 10
out OF season.
According to those who have ~,
idied the possibilities OF the M,
'lley of the Teche, the thing ool
ost needed is a direct connec- so'
m, somehow and somewhere -,
tn line that taps the north ''V
i reaches the centers of de- -,
md within a reasonable time. 10, ="
Freight via the S. p. never -,
s there. Us
Freight facilities via some
Ter line would mean millions con
the pockets of the land own nee,
Build such a line and see Peers
" quickly the land that is GER
v idle in the fall and winter qua q !
aid be covered with the The
ok that would bring gold ,
greenbacks here in pro- i, :
on. WI
his is the city of the land ''I s.
Ter. 'iiu'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26

Washington, Jan. 24.-Ihe
Senate has accepted the Propo
sltion of the House of Repre-
sentative to increase the salaries
of Senators, members andrter-
ritoriaI delegates to $500 an
nually, and those of the Vice
President, the Speaker of the
House and members of the
Presidents Cabinet to $4,000.
This action was taken by vote
of a to Il.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26
0NE TOLL THE FARMER PAYS.

The American farmer is q pretty
shrewd hand at figuring out VIVA
he loses from the sharp practice
of market manipulat0rs, Of rapa
clons corporations and the capriccs
OF the weather man, ms well as his
own wastefulness and sporadic lack
OF system. How often does it oc-
cur to him that he loses, in the
aggregate, a tremendous annual
fortune from the inroads of preda-
tory insects1
Here is the surprising total, as
summarized by The Detroit Free
Press:
1t was noted last year that the
potato bug was rural luxury that
cost $4,000 600, while the army
worm cost $4,000, 600 without
worrying the crop reporters parti-
cularly. The boil weevil is $780,
900, 900 a year pest and the Hes
sian fly averages twice the amount.
San Jose scale comes at $40, 000,-
600 year when not marked down
by good luck, the codling moth at
$50, 900, 900 and the despised grass
hopper accounts for an agricultural
loss of $50, 00G, 900. The farmers
lose total average of 1900 600,
600 e year through insectivorous
pests, which is three times the
annual cost of the navy aud enough |
to pay the pension budget twice
over aud leave a balance that would |
tempt Rockefeller. We must have
farmers to stand it.
We may, as The Free Press jub.
IIantly remarks, be sufficiently
prosperous TO stand this annual
oss without hincbing. The ques.
ion is-can we not greatly reduce
is proportions and ultimately
'ring the figures down to n min
mumf
Or recent years substantial pro-
,ress has been made in combating
IL these pests, with the single ex-
option of the boil weevil. That
nterprlsing insect appears to be .
ndowed with kind Of immor +,
Atty akin to the variety conferred
n the Wandering jew. He sur
ives fire, the ravages of time and
he virus of deadly poisous. Effort !
his determination seem to goad /
i'm into such activity as records q
radical increase IN the birthrate of !,
10 tribe, and gives the farmers of >
he far southwest ample material (
II midnight debates with them t.
I've. There is reason to hope. $
'wever, that as science has con
Tered IN other fields, it will, 4
entually, score a victory in this a
Ie. Revelations are distinctly if
9 order of the age. a.
As for the other pests, there is -
ore active and present encourage y,
mt. Investigation, study aud IN
pertinent have placed many re. OF
'dles in the hands of the famers ~
ey are all more or less effectnnI :"
'ording to the fuiihfulness and m
diligence with which they are 81
ex
The lesson that the American te
'lculturist' irrespective of loca. 49,
n, has 10 learn is scientific and on
'iness-like methods, applied wi
hcut qualification or interval pa
ere Is no reason why this $780, NJ ~
1000 total should not be re. s -
ed to a fraction of its dimen. m
rs. H
We believe the movement TO.
d agricultural education will
rely solve the problem, as far ~, Y
his state is concerned. MOI
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26
BEST md CHEipESy,

Psnol Liver Regulator keeps the Liver
stomach and Bowels working Just right
mat means to be well and TO keen we'll
And It makse your money go the furthast
lin box, 10 eeats. Money back If Won
want IT, For sale by Druggists and
Dealers. ANU
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26

why do you scratchf Royaine letter
ointment will stop that Itching or your
money back. so cents.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26
FASTIDIous WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic a
necessity in the hygienic care of the
person and for local treatment of
feminine ills. As wash its cleansing.
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
The X. Paxton Co, Boston, Mass.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26

Floating item SAYS that Mir.
Bryan has eighty-six engage
ments TO lecture next summer
at $500 each. Publicity pays
Philadelphia Inquirer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-01-26

Corey threatens to take
three years wedding trip, but
there are hopes that he NAV be
induced to prolong it.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger,
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
SAFETY IN SMALLER SALARIES.

It is a plausible story which is cir
culating in Wall Street-that the great
United States Steel Corporation will put
its next president on a smaller salary
than the $4,000 paid to w f. Corey
and Charles NJ. Schwab before him. As
the trust has learned that a huge salary
does not necessarily command and
maintain executive services equally
huge and exceptional. the story ought
to be true. High salaries have proved
more demoralizing than otherwise in
life insurance management, and the
same is true Of the Steel trust expert
ence. Mr.. Schwab's expensive and
spectacular gambling and other recrea-
tons brought about his retirement from
the concern, and Mr.. Corey's expensive
and spectacular matrimonial diversions
are forcing his resignation. What the
trust ought 10 try now FOR ITS president
Is poor man. and pay him a salary
which viii prevent linn from becoming
quickly Springfield (Mass.) Re
publican.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Colonial Beach
ANOTHER BUILDING
AT POTOMAC SCHOOL
Reception Given at Rem
shaw House in Honor of
Dr.. Heigham.

The closing exercises Of Potomac
School, Miss Caroline Dashiell principal,
took place on the evening OF June Z,
and were largely attended.
The following program was rendered.
Opening March. Miss Meta Rust
Invincible Eage....-.-..-----...-... .Sousa
Miss Minnie Fox, washington D. &.
Salutatcry. State of Virginia
Miss Nellie Wilkins.
FIRST Dau.-.. ...-...-.-.........Stre aDbOy
Miss Minnie MahE
Recitation" -Times-One".I ngelow
Miss Alice Watson.
Essay" Historic Homes Of Westmore-
Miss Elizabeth Rust
George Washington first command
Drill by boys Of the school.
NI iive. RI, IA ozart
Essay........,.,.Town OF Colonial Beach
Miss Gladys Miller. Washington ID. g.
Invitation TO the Waltz. Weber
Charlotte Watson and Virginia Watson.
Reading-''The Builders" -LOngfeilOW
Miss Mary Hungerford.
Essay. Potomac School
Miss Louise Watson.
Come Holy Comforter" ...................
Miss Edith Taylor and Louise Purner.
Awarding of certificates-Certific of
general excellence to Miss Charlotte
Watson.
school Is Done" chorus. School
Wedding Music----.-..---.-.----- Jensen
Miss Bessie Hungerford.
The principal is much encouraged Oy
the success and progress Of her school,
and proposes to give her pupils better
advantages next season to this end
she IS having erected a handsome
twenty-five room house of concrete
blocks equipped with all modern city
improvements, together with a full
corps of experienced teachers.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
BrOoNand
BENEFIT DANCE
FOR BALL TEAM
Phunny PbellOWs' Club Aids
in Program With Min
-Strel Show.

An enjoyable entertainment and dance
was given in the Town Hall on Wednes-
day evening for the benefit OF the
Brookiand team. The program consist
ed of a short minstrel show, by the
members Of the Phunny Phellows' Club
and also a number Of selections by
some OF Brookland's talented young men
and women
The program was followed by dane
ing, prize being awarded to Miss Edna
Simons and Arthur Sergeant for the
best dancing. The program consisted
Of the following: The Phunny Phel-
lows Minstrels-Interlocut Eugene
Mcdonald; end men. Frank McHugh
and Charles Horner; circle, d. d. Weim-
stein, Charles Hanna, A. Carpenter, r.
holster, G. Orion. j. Noel. j. Marsden.
+. Marcan, NJ McHugh, f. Tansill, +.
Marsden, l. Agnew, NJ. Lepley; accom-
PIANIST. Miss Ethel Shane; violin solo,
Martin McHugh; solo, Miss Sweir. ac-
companied by Miss Mary Hollidge;
reading. Miss Pretty; vocal solo, Miss
Tessie Henry, accompanied by Miss
Mae Henry; song and dance. Miss Kath-
ryn Harrison and Master Roy Humph-
reg; solo, Miss Ruby Rice; solo. Lin
da,' d. Weinstine; male quartet, w. J.
Galbraith, W. II. Galbraith, A. Simons,
and Carol Morrison.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Reception Given at Renshaw House
In Honor of Boston Clergyman

Mr.. and Mrs w r. Renshaw enter
tanned Monday. June 10. in honor of DIR.
Heigham, d. D., Phi. D., Of Boston,
and Mrs. Heigham.
The hostess, handsomely gowned in
black taffeta, received her guests. As
sisting her was her daughter. Mrs.
Harry Miller, gowned becOmingly in
pink crepe de chine. "Renshaw House. -
always ready to extend it's courtesy,
was on this occasion n veritable rose
garden. Assisting at the supper table
were Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. Will
liam Bnllngsley. Mrs. Mason poured
chocolate and Miss Eta Wilson, of
Washington. dispensed cooling ices from
"A side table. Mrs. Harry Miller poured
punch. assisted by Miss Gladys Miller
and Miss Louise Watson.
The guests included many people
from King George and Westmoreland
counties, also from Washington.
Among those present from Washing
ton were Miss Eta Wilson and Mrs.
George J. Stafford; Miss Mason, Miss
Bessie Mason, Miss Lola Minor. Miss
Rust. Miss Dashieu, Mrs Watson. Miss
Watson, Miss Nina Cotton, Mrs. George
Byrd. DR.. Garnett, the Misses Garrett,
Henry Garrett. DR.. Heigham, and Mrs.
Heigham.
DR. Heigham is filing the Episcopal
pastOrate of Washington district OF Oak
Grove, with semi-monthIy services at
Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
BrfgRtWOd
CADET CONPANY
GUESTS AT FETE
Entertained by Lieutenant
Emoery Cox Friday
Afternoon.

I Company. OF the Washington High
School Cadets. was entertained at a
banquet Friday afternoon by Emoery
Cox on the lawn around his house on
Emoery street. The whole afternoon
was given up 70 the cadets, and many
athletic contests were enjoyed Cadet
Harnsberser was the winner at tennis,
losing only two games 70 Lieutenant
Coke During the afternoon the boys
played ball, the privates defeating the
officers.
After the various athletic coRtests
were over the crowd marched in q
column OF twos 20 the long tables spread
with all kinds OF eatables.
Among those present were Major
Fred J. Patched, Adjt- A. BuynitzSy,
QUartermaster Charles r. Parsons.
Capt. Parke Galleher. First Lieut.
Emoery Cox, Second lieut. H T. We
gald. First Sergt NJ. r. Coe. Second
Sergt. N. Brice Clagett, Third Sergt
y. Davis. Fourth Sergt- J. ". Noyes,
Fifth Sergt- T. P. SEE.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Rockville
GRETNA GREEN
STILL POPULAR
Three Washington Couples
Are Quietly" Married
in Rockville.

Three Washington couples have been
married here within the past three days.
The first were James David Rowen,
aged twenty-one, and Miss Pearl AL
bert Baldwin, aged eighteen; second,
aired Medford Fauth, aged thirty-nve,
and Miss Maud Helen Medford, aged
nineteen. Both of these couples were
married by the Rev. Thomas II. Camp
bell, pastor of the Baptist Church, at
his residence. The third couple to be
married were Irving w. Simonds, aged
twenty-five, and Miss Hannah X. John
son. also aged twenty-five. This cere-
mony WAS performed by the Rev. s. r.
White
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
J. P. Kiger, Rockville Pioneer,
Dead Of ApOplexy; Aged 81

John P. Kiger, aged eighty-seven
years. for about twenty years a resi-
dent Of Rockville, died OF apoplexy at
Gainesville. Baltimore county, a few
days ago. He was a native Of West
Virginia. Mr.. Kiger is survived by one
son. J. w NJ. Biger, secretary Of the
health department Of Baltimore city.
He leaves numerous relatives and
friends in this community. Funeral
services and interment took place at
the Rockville Cemetery on Mondax at
ternOOn last
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Lad Bitten by Rabid Dog
Taken to Pasteur Institute

Robert CornweH, Of the Gaithersburg
nelghborhood, while attempting to pat
shepherd dog on the head a few days
ago. was severely bitten by the animal
Later the dog undertook to bite two
boys, VINO went near the pen in which
IL was confined Shortly thereafter. the
animal died and his head was sent TO
the Pasteur Institute, Baltimore, and.
upon examination Of the brain, it wa
found that the dog was rabid. Young
Cornwell is now at the institute under
going treatment for the injury.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Miss Julia Burke Married
To ]. H. Sullivan, of New York

a pretty wedding took place on
Wednesday evening when Miss Julia
Elizabeth Burke. OF BroOkland. was mar
ried to Joseph f. Sullivan, Of New York,
at the Soldiers Home Chapel The Rev.
A NJ. Southgate, of St. Anthony's
Church. performed the services After
the wedding a very enjoyable reception
was held at the home of the bride.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Frederick E. Burdette WEEDS
Miss Helena Sipes, Of Mill Run, Pa.

Frederick Edward Burdette. Of Clarks-
burg. this county. was married on Wed
nesday. June y, to Miss Helena Ieoti
Sipes, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus
b Sipes, Of Mil Run, Pa Mr.. Bur
dette Is a son Of Edward Burdette. and
was formerly associated in mercantile
business at Boyds. with his brother. O.
w Burdette. He is now manager for
one Of the large stores of the Ohio Pyle
Company. Pa.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

The marriage of Mrs. Van AIKEN and
William Martin. a popular official of
center market, was sOlemnized in Wash
ington Sunday morning The pair then
took the steamer for Colonial Beach.
thinking TO surprise the many friends
who awaited them there, but with pro-
verbal haste the news had Travelled
ahead and n warm reception awaited
them at the home of their relative, Mrs
Smoot, at the Mt Rose House. Mr.. and
Mrs Martin will return to the city
shortly.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Notes and Personals.

The young children Of the Methodist
Church Joined on last Sunday evening
in the celebration Of the annual chill
dren's day The regular Sunday evening
services were replaced by a pretty pro-
gram rendered by the children OF the
parish
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Festival and Bazaar Given
For the Cemetery Association

very successful festival and bazaar
was given in the opera house here on
wednesday evening for the benefit of
the Rockville Union Cemetery Associa-
ton The affair was conducted by the
women Of the association, some Of those
having charge being Mrs. William Dor
sey, Mrs Richard II. Stokes, Mrs. Al
bert J. Almoney, Mrs. John NJ. Heagv.
Mrs. II. l. Wells, Mrs. James 3. Hem
derson, Mrs. Robert c. Warfield, Mrs.
J. Arthur Kemp. N1Ts. Harry Buck, Mrs.
George c. Lewis, Mrs. Emmett Dove.
Mrs George p. Henderson. Mrs. Gardi-
ner Darby, and the Misses Matte Eng
land and Lille Anderson.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Two Washington Couples
Secure Marriage Licenses

During the week, the following mar
Rage licenses were issued BY the clerk
Of the circuit court here: Charles Ed
mund Dwyer, aged thirty-seven. and
Miss Mary Z. Warheld, aged thirty-nine,
both Of Wheaton, this county; Henry
c. Hile. aged thirty-fve. and Miss Eliza
beth O'Keefe, also aged thirty-aye.
both Of Washington. D. c., and Charles
j. Tasker and Miss Alice Marshall.
both Of washington
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Notes and Personals.

The members OF the Brightwood
Knockers Club were entertained We'd
nesday evening at the home OF Miss
Grace Atweu, OF BrightwOod avenue.
Music and games Of cards were enjoyed
and refreshments were served
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

The Brookland Chapter, of the East
ern Star. met on Wednesday evening in
the Town Hail Besides the business
Of the evening a very pleasant program
was rendered, including the initiation
Of a new member.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

Mrs. Richard T. Falvey, of New Or
leans. has arrived to spend the summer
with her father. Col. Spencer C. Jones
at this place. as is her annual custom.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

Among the graduates Of the Washing
tor high schools this year is one Brook
land girl, Miss Bernadine Woodward.
Miss Woodward has completed a sue
cessful four-year course at the West
Crn High School
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

Harry B. Cramer has retired as town
clerk and treasurer Of Gaithersburg. and
will spend few months in the West.
Z. Wilson has been appointed to the Of
flee vacated by Mr.. Cramer.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

The Misses Helen and Grace Town.
send are at home for their summer va
cation from Mt. St Agnes College. Ct
Baltimore. and are at their home on
Harvard street
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Glen Echo

Miss Annie Crowley and Miss Annie
O'Brien. OF Washington. visited friends
in the park last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Mckinley and Miss Nellie
Sullivan, Of Washington. were guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Garrett last
Sunday.
Wilfred Z. Roach. who has been a
student at Williams and Mary College
for the last year. returned home Fri
day morning 70 spend vacation
Capt. and Mrs. William H Roach
have as their guest Mr.. Roach's mother
for the month Of June
Walter c. Carroll returned home on
Wednesday evening after two weeks
trip TO New York
William H. Herbert. Of Wilmington.
Del, was the guest Of Thomas Hurry
last Sunday
Charles Collins is spending a week at
the home Of his SON. Charles p. Collins.
Thomas A Weaver was visiting
friends at Rockville last Wednesday.
JOnn w Carroll visited friends at the
Park on Wednesday and Thursday.
John c. Cs-ney was the guest Ct
Frank WeineI last week
J. Thomss Barry mas again returned
to Glen Echo to spend the summer.
Former Major sherman &c c,olonial
Beach. and Capt. John L. Husband.
spent Wednesday afternoon at the h0me
of Mayor Garrett.
CAN'T TELL EN- APART, THOUGH.
A streak of weather aIternates with a
streak of climate these days.-Nash-
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Falls Church
PICNIC TRANSIT ORNED
INTO HOUSE PARTY
Rain Drives Washington
Visitors Off Merri-
field Lawn.

A party of thirty or forty clerks from
the Internal Revenue ONCE, at Wash
ington. came out on a picnic to the
home OF q. A l. Merrifield. on Washing
ton street. Tuesday evening. On ae-
count OF rain the lawn had 20 be aban-
dOned. and the picnic was changed INTO
q delightful indoor party. The guests
took possession Of the dining room,
where they spent an hour enjoying the
apDetizing luncheon.
Tho company was entertained by the
Poston Quartet. composed OF Mrs. Pos
ton. ard her daughter and two sons.
OF Falls Church. Miss Catherine Bates
and Mr. Barnes. Of Washington, sang
deligL fully.
Among those present were Capt. and
Mrs J. c Wheeler, Colonel Williams
and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A
Bates and daughters. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gautt. Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis, Mrs. Clark.
Mrs. Mason. the Misses Mozart, Fisher,
Butteriield, Cushman, Carr, Green, COrO-
Ian. Gary. OF Washington. and Mrs.
Varney Debray. Messrs. Cary, Snyder.
Matthews. Langley, Clothier. and Mr..
and Mrs. Merritt.
James Follin. clerk In the postothce
at East End, has returned 10 his post
Of duty after spending several days IN
LOudOun visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Emma SeamOre left this week for
a visit to New York
Mrs. James Downing with her son and
daughter left Tuesday for a visit to her
parents in Luray. Va
Percy B. Trip is on for a months
vacation with friends in New York and
Northfeld. Mass. where he will attend
the Moody School OF VOLUNTEER Students.
The following teachers were recently
elected: Mrs. Margaret Birch, prin-
cipal, with Misses Emma Haight. Emma
Seamore, Lille Campbell, and Brownie
Arundel as teachers.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

The Alumni Association Of the Laurel
High School held its fourth annual con-
vention and banquet in the Masonic
Hall on Thursday evening, which was
largely attended. Lee z. Gilbert, son
of Mayor Gilbert, is president of the
association
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

The Laurel Literary Society held its
regular weekly meeting at Brewster
Park Hotel on last Tuesday evening
The subject for debate during the even
ing was Which Is More Useful to
Man, the Horse or the Cow"
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Notes and Personals.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Trott, who
were married at Kenilworth, D. c., on
the 9Th inst, have returned to the Beach
and We're "at home" TO a large number
of friends on the 9TH inst.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16

Miss Mamie Prettyman, OF Baltimore,
Is visiting with her parents. Prof. and
Mrs e B, Prettyman, who now reside
here.
The Washington times., 1907-06-16
Notes and Personals.

Miss Boland, Of ST. Louis. is visiting
the home of her uncle. William f. b.
land, Germantown.