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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
QUEER ENGLISH TAXES.
Babies as Well as Windows Used to
Help Swell the Revenues.

Babies as Well as Windows Used to
Help Swell the Revenues.
In 1896 a tax Of 2 shillings had to be
paid by the parents Of every little
stranger" born in England except by
people in receipt of aims. Curiously
enough, a measure proposing a tax on
babies was introduced some time ago
in the local parliament Of the German
princedom of Reuss by which 1t was
proposed that the parents or mother
when registering the birth of a child
should in each case contribute sum
amounting to 10 cents.
Some time ago good deal Of merri-
ment was aroused by a measure In
troduced in the legislature Of New
Jersey by which it was proposed to
tax boards, but even this is not an
original proposal. Queen Elizabeth put
a tax on every beard Of fortnight's
growth, while couple Of centuries
ago Peter the Great insisted that all
mobiles who wore boards should pay
100 rubles for the privilege.
as chancellor of the English ex-
chequer Pitt rendered himself very I'M
popular by the extraordinary means
to which he resorted in order to I'M
prove the state of the country's ex-
chequer. He 1t was who first intro
duced the income tax. and he also
levied a tax upon horses, which caused
q certain farmer to use q cow for the
purpose Of riding to and from market.
Even more dissatisfaction, however.
was caused by Pitts increase Of the
window tax. first imposed in the year
that the tax on babies was enforced.
This window tax caused property own
ers to wall up as many windows as
possible, in order to reduce the amount
for which they were liable.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Serious Interruptions.

The truly lazy man is not common
figure in this country, and when he
does appear he is not treated with
proper respect. Ideal laziness is an
art as difficult as playing on the violin.
A writer In the Washington Star tells
Of one member Of the Sons cf Rest
who deserves recognition.
IT s'pose John is still taking life
easyT said the woman In the spring
wagon.
eyes," answered the woman who
was carrying an armful Of wood.
"John has only two regrets in life.
One Is that he has to wake up to eat,
and the other is that he has to quit eat
Ing to sleep."-Youth's Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28

Many little lives have been saved
by Foley's Honey and Tar. for coughs
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t
is the only safe remedy for infants
and children as it contains no opiates
or other narcotic drugs. and children
like Foley's Honey.and Tar. Careful
mothers keep bottle in the house.
Refuse substitutes. @. w. Frost.
SALES AGENTS WANTED
$1,000 per week or 400 per cent
profit. All samples. stationary, and
art catalogue free. We want one
permanent agent in this locality for
the largest picture and frame house
in America. Experience unneces-
sary. We instruct you how to sell
our goods and furnish the capital.
II you want permanent, honorable.
and profitable position, write us to-
dav for particulars, catalogue and
samples. Frank w. Williams Com
pany, 1914 w. Taylor ST., Chicago,
Ill.
"Doan's Ointment cured me of
eczema that had annoyed me long
time. The cure was permanent. =
Hon. S. w. Matthews, Commissioner
Labor STATISTICS, Augusta, Nc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
When John Was In Doubt.

John was a coachman who took life
most seriously and, being very particu-
lar, would return frequently in the
course Of the day to make sure he un-
derstood the orders that had been
given him in the morning. One after
noon he presented himself before his
mistress and began:
MRS. T., Ohm not quite certain ez
to Mr.. IT'S ordher this mornin'. OF
was droivin' him to the thrain, an he
noticed that the horse was lame, an
he told me to do somethin' to him,
mum; but, sure. OF don't know whittier
he told me to shoe him or to shoot him.
Mebbe We can till me-"
A shoeing was evidently required,
but the execution of the order and
likewise of the horse was deferred I'M
til Mr.. T. returned.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
THE PARANOIAC.
Queer Decisions That Gene With This
Curious Mental Disease.

Queer Decisions That Gene With This
Curious Mental Disease.
'"That curious form of mental dis
ease known as paranoia is seldom or
ever cured" said noted Chicago
alienist.
ga paranoiac may be able to trans
act business with fair degree of eff
cheney, but, as a rule, few of this class
can be made to stick to work, as the
nature Of the malady prevents concen-
tration Of mind One so possessed is
afflicted with strange decisions, espe-
cially with the notion that he is being
prosecuted Many an individual who
is denominated a crank has paranOia.
In general these unfortunates are mis-
anthropic, have no social intercourse
with their fellows and are brooding
and retrospective. Very often their
mania leads them to the notion that
they have been born to lead mankind
in a religious way, and they proclaim
themselves prophets Of God. Quite
often, too, they are discoveries of
some wonderful invention that will as
tonish the world.
"It was a paranoiac who followed
the great actress Mary Anderson from
place to place, declaring himself her
favored sutton and threatening to kill
any man who sought her company.
These threats were what led to the
locking up of the demented creature,
and believe he finally shot one Of the
asylum attendants. ParanoiacS very
frequently develop homicidal tenden-
cies, and it is prudent to watch them
at all times. baltimore American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
AGED LIONS.
The Big Brutes Get Lazy and Spirit
less as They Grow Old.

The Big Brutes Get Lazy and Spirit
less as They Grow Old.
AS he grows cid a lion gets lazy
and spiritless, says Everybody's. The
naughty beast that stares at the crowd
outside his cage usually is as fierce of
spirit as a fat night Waterman who
blinks out upon the dark world
through the circle of light cast by the
lamp at his feet.
With plenty to eat. nothing to annoy
him and a keeper to look after his
cage, the king of beasts becomes as
peaceful portly and self satisfied as
some Of our latter day human mon
arcEs. whose ministers of army, navy,
state and other things take proper
care Of the regal edge and see to it
that the usual three square meals per
day await the royal gullet at the prop
er hours.
The story book impression that lions
are always on the hunt in their native
jungle Is quite at variance with the
truth. Indeed, the older lions will fire.
quently go hungry or seek the leavings
Of another beasts kill rather than
snmmop the energy to &lnt prey for
themselves.
In a group of ten or twelve trained
lions two or three young, nervous ami
mails usually supply the act with all
it's dash and spirit. The others are
somnambulists.
Tigers, too, frequently grow lethar-
gle with advancing years, but never to
such a degree as the aging lion. There
is always a pinch of ginger in the big
striped cat. For that reason he makes
a more spectacular performer than the
lion and usually tougher proposition
for the trainer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Ancestral Pride.

"Do you still want this geneaology =
asked the man who digs up such
things.
"Sure. do. Why nOt?"
"Well, I've found that your great
reat-grandfather was hanged for MUIR
der, your great-grandfather was i'm
prisoned for robbery, and your grand
father was tarred and feathered for
beating his wife That's not very
proud record, is it?''
IL should say 1t is. Shows how my
family is getting better each genera
ton. I'm an improvement on the
whole bunch-never been in jail yet.
Let me have those records. I'm proud
Of 'emi"-Cleveland Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Buddhist Ceremonies.

Some Buddhist ceremonies present
striking analogy to certain Christian
rites. An old missionary says: "The
very titles Of their intercessions, such
as goddess Of mercy holy mother
queen Of heaven with an image Of
the virgin having a child in her arms
holding a crescent. are all such strik-
ing condolences that the Catholic mis-
sionaries were greatly stumbled at the
resemblarces between Chinese wor-
ship and their own when they came
over to convert the natives to Chris
tianity."-London Standard.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
The Birds Nests That Men Eat.

The swifts arrive in the Andaman is
lands toward the end of November.
but they take their time in building
the nests, which are formed from
gelatinous secretion from the salivary
glands of those beautiful members of
the swallow tribe If there has been
wet December, the first crop of nests
is generally poor one, being soiled by
the damp and drippings from the roofs
Of the caves Collectors, however, be-
gin in January to go around the island
to the different caves In an open boat.
The best quality resemble pure ism
glass and are worth their weight in
silver Afterward there are two other
collections. The caves in which the
nests are found are scattered about
the islands. Some are far inland, 9TH
ers in rocks concealed in mangrove
swamps.-London News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
bayfield, COUNTY
When Animals Are III.

Said a prominent veterinarian: An
finals when sick are the most helpless
and appreciative of all creatures, and
the way Of administering relief ana
medicine In many instances is as novel
as it Is effective. The most savage and
revengeful animals during spells Of Sc
we're pain are, as a rule, as docile and
tractable as a child. Relief must come
from a human being, and come quick
", and they seem to know 1t. The
most vicious horse when grooming
with pain would allow mere child to
administer relief, and many OF the
wild animals when in sickness seem
to forget their savage instincts"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
The Greyhound.

Various explanations have been CIV
en- Of the origin of the term grey
hound, some authors claiming that the
prefix grey is taken from Graius,
meaning Greek, others that it signifies
great, while still others say that 1t has
reference to the color Of the animal.
In no other breed Of hounds Is the
blue or gray color so prevalent, and
consequently the last mentioned deri-
walton seems the most plausible.-Lon-
don Notes and Queries.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28

IRON RIVER

From the Pioneer


DR.. Wiley Tarter, OF Baltimore,
arrived in this city last Friday to
visit with his brother, DR.. J. W.
It is reported that he may decide to
locate 10 Iron River and engage in
general practice.
The w. G. T. u. will hold a social
meeting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Ripley next Wednesday at
500 D. m. All members and their
husbands should plan to be present.
After the program refreshments will
be served.
Drs. Patterson and Johnson, of
this CITY, and DR.. O'Brien, of Ash :
land, visited Port Wing last Monday
where they performed an operation
on a patient by the name of Randall,
who had been suffering with an at
tack of appendicitis and other in
festival troubles OF serious nature.
Lake Nebagamon now boasts of
having the largest ice house in the
northwest outside of the Chicago
district. The structure is 18Ox16O
in dimensions and has side wall
height of 26 feet. Tt is said to have
storage capacity of $4,000 tons and
tits owned by a company largely
made up of Superior people. The
ice will be shipped to the head of the
Lakes.
VIM. Pierce proved up on his tim
Der claim in Northern Minnesota be-
fore the Duluth land office last Mon
day.
Mr.. Crocker, pharmacist in the
City Drug Store, spent a few days
Jast week visiting with his family at
Spooner.
Mrs. John Quakenbush, of Rainy
River. Ont, spent week visiting
Mrs. John Lane and family in this
city. She returned to her home last
week.
The shoe socia. given by the Ladies
Aid Society of the Methodist church
at the church parlors last Thursday
evening was quite well attended and
a very pleasant evening was spent.
Games were played, and program
was rendered and refreshments were
served.
Last Thursday afternoon the ten
der of the passenger train Jumped
the track just at the old Northern
Pacific crossing and delayed the
train to some extent. The engine
and passenger coaches remained on
the track,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Apple Pie and Melted Cheese.

Bake a pie crust in the bottom and
on the side of a pie tin; fill with apple
quarters stewed till tender and return
10 the oven, putting a little cinnamon,
sugar and bits of butter over. When
It is baked enough to set, draw it out
and cover with a thick layer Of grated
cheese. Return to the fire and let the
cheese melt and brown. Serve imme.
diately.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
He Travelled Liuht.

"That hall room boarder moved to-
day"
81 didn't see any trunk go out"
There was none. l guess he placed
bis effects in an envelope and mailed
'em to the new address. "-Kansas City
Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28

There is no case on record OF a
cough, cold or la grippe developing
int pneumonia after Foley's Honey
and Tar have been taken. as it cures
the most obstinate deep seated
coughs and colds. Why take any
thing else. @. w. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Too Much.

"Of course" said the lady with the
steel bound glasses, II expected to be
called strong minded after making a
speech three hours long in favor of our
sex, but to have 1t misprinted into
strong winded' was too, too much"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
A Reminder.

A Reminder.
"Pa," said Bert, won't you double
my allowanceT
"Why should I, sonny"
"Oh, I thought If 1t was bigger 1t
would be more on your mind and you
might remember to give 1t to me some
times. "-London Telegraph. ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
A Recommendation.

ever been in jail?''
countless times. But that's no Diet
riment to man in my business"
"And what is your business"
"Pm a chauffeur louisville Cou
rier-Journal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28

Impure sblood runs you down
makes you an easy victim for organic
diseases. Burdock Blood Bitters
purifes the blood-cures the causer
builds you up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Dc spite the Jokesmiths.

Grocers never put sand in sugar.
Architects often build houses within
the original estimates.
Coal dealers usually give a little
overweight.
Telephone girls are nearly always
courteous.
Salesladies ditto.-Washingt Her
iii
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28
Like a Streak.

"Was his auto going so very fast?"
"Your honor, it was going SO fast
that the bulldog on the seat beside him
looked like a dachshund. - Houston
Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-01-28

The intellect is perfected not By
knowledge, but by activity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

BY virtue of an order from the Hon
the 10Th Judicial District Court Of
Louisiana, in and for the Paris,. of Ibe
ria. dated October It'll, 1909, issued in
the above Succession, and to ne di-
rected, I. J. G. Leblanc, Administrator
OF said succession. will offer for sale
and will sell to the last and h1ghess
bidder, FOR CASH, on the day of sale
at the Court House door in the City OF
New iberia, on
SATURDAY, NOV. 18TH, 1909.
between legal sale hours, to realize
funds to pay debts of said Succession
the following described property, to
wit:
"A certain tract of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereof
and thereunto belonging, situated at
Fausse Pointe, said Parish and State,
on the West side of the Bayou Teche.
containing and measuring sixty two
and one half 1925 arpents. more or
less. in superficial area, bounded North
BY Euzebe Gonsoulin or assigns. South
Dy Decuir (now Rose) East BY Bayou
ieche and West by DR.. Alfred Duper-
Ter or assigns"
Also all the movable property of said
succession described in the Inventory
MED In the Office Of the Clerk of Court
of Iberia Parish.
J. g. LEBLANC,
Administrator.
eammack g. Broussard, Attys.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
Do You Speak English Corrective?

In this progressive age, the abli-
ty to read, write and speak English
correctly is the greatest asset any
one can possess. 1t adds to ones
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"THE ART OF CONVERSATIONS
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For this money we will also send
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which gives twelve invaluable rules
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ciated, and in order to get both
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you must send that amount imme-
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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF IBERIA.

l, J. G. Leblanc, Clerk of the 10Th
Judicial District Court, in and for
the Parish of Iberia and State a.
foresaid, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing act Of in
corporation of the New iberia st.
Mary and Eastern Railroad Com
pany has been duly recorded in the
records of my office in Miscellane-
GUS Book No. 5, Pa ye.-.----...-....--.-..
In faith whereof witness my sig
nature and seal of office this 8th
day Of October, A. d., 1909.
j. e. LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
DEMAND OF ADMINS
TRATION.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Iberia.
18th Judicial District Court.
Succession of Fenelon A. Dugas and
Of his wife. Anastasie Rreaux.
both deceased.


Whereas, J. Albert Dugas, resident
Of the Parish Of iberia, has applied to
the Honorable the 10th Judicial Dis
tries Court of Louisiana, holding SEES
sions in and for the P srish Of Iberia,
70 be appointed Administrators of the
Succession of Fenelon 1ugas aaa OF
his wife, Anastasie Breaux. both de-
ceased.
Notice 10 therefore hereby given to all
whom Il may or doth concern. to show
Cause, II any they have, within ten
days from publication hereof. why the
prayer Of the said J. Albert Dugas
shoold not be granted.
Witness the Honorable James 81.
mon, Judge Of our said Court this 10th
day a 0etober, A. d. 1909.
A. !. MAUMUS,
Dsty. Clerk Of Court, IberiA Parish.
CammAek & Broussard. Attys.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
Succession Of
HALEY NJ. CARTER, deceased

Whereas, Mrs. N. A. Carter, a re-
9iLeoe Of the Parish Of Iberia, Admins
lsalrlg. of The shove entitled and num-
eete4 Succession. has filed in this
6eoeeeble Court, her final account as
Aao4aistfatrix Of said Estate, together
WIN her petition praying that the same
3 hemologatsd and approved.
Notice 10 therefore hereby given
g ~ whom 1t may or doth concern
- ehow cause, Il any they have.
within ten days from the first pub
l1eetion hereof, Why the prayer of
peeieioner should not be granted.
W1tness the Honorable James
Simon, Judge OF our said court this
= DAY Of October A. d. 1909.
A. J. MAUMUS,
Dp'y Clerk Of Court.
Cammack 4 BrouSsard, Attys.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

When you get an idea, execute
the good ones, and carry out the
bad ones-to the dump and leave
them.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

Opportunity enables US to dis
cover ourselves, and makes US
known to others.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
THE WORDS YOU SPEAK

Are the outward marks OF your
intellectual capacities. When you
speak do you show everyone that
you are educated, cultered and re-
fined, or do you simply publish to
the world the fact that you arc
person OF only ordinary intelli-
gence and averages culture? In
other words
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

Many of our trials come from
our failure to give ourselves a
square trial.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF IBERIA.

/ do hereby certify that l have
examined the above and forego-
ing Charter Of the New Iberia st.
Mary and Eastern Railroad Com
pany and finding nothing therein
contrary to the laws OF the United
States or Of the State of Louisiana,
do hereby approve the same.
A. N. MULLER,
18th Jud. Dist. Atty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
SUCCESSION SALE

10th Judicial District Court, State
of Louisiana, Parish OF Iberia.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

Succession of
j. A. Decuir and Alphonsine Brous-
sard. both deceased.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

election.
The Board of Directors may es-
Itablish transfer agencies in finan-
cial centers to make transfer OF
stock of this corporation and I'M
der such reasonable rules and re-
gulatiOns. as the Board may estab-
fish.
| Stock transfers on the books of
said transfer agents shall be deem
ed transferred on the books Of the
| Company.
ARTICLE vi.
The following persons will con-
stitute the first Board of Direct
Ors to w.t.
DIRECTORS:
F. NJ. WEIGH,
H. N. Pharr,
Porteus r. Burke,
John nj Durocher,
James A. Peterman,
r. Ennmet O'Neil,
Paul Kramer.
And the following shall be the
officers of the Corporation and
shall serve until their successors
are elected:
OFFICERS:
+. Nj. Welch, President.
James A. Peterman, 1st Vice Pres.
r, Emmett O'Neil, End Vice Pres
Henry N. Pharr, Sec'y and Treas.
ARTICLE VII.
Except as to the increase Or de-
crease of the capital stock, which
shall be done in the manner and
form required by law, this act of
incorporation may be changed al
tered, or modified, or said cor
poration may be dissolved by
vote of not less than three fourth
Of the outstanding Ca pital stock at
a meeting of the stockholders call
ed especially for that purpose af-
ter ten days notice to each stock
holder Of the time and place Of
holding such meeting given in the
manner prescribed by Article VI
of this act, or by a publication of
q notice of such meeting for thirty
days in some newspaper printed
and published in New Iberia, La,
such meeting to be convened by
the Secretary upon order OF al
majority Of the Board or upon
written request of those holding
not less than one third of the cap
ital stock.
ARTICLE VIII.
Upon the termination OF this
Charter either by limitation or any
other cause, the business and af-
fairs thereof shall be liquidated I'M
der the superintendent of three
commissioners selected from al
mong the stockholders at a gem
eral meeting called for that pur-
pose in the manner above provid-
ed, who shall in addition to the
duties prescribed by law, perform
such further duties and give such
security as may be required by the
In case Of the death of any COM
missioner during the term of his
duties as such the remaining COM
missioner shall elect a successor l
from among the stockholders. I
This done and passed at my Of
lice in the City of New Iberia, Par
sh OF Iberia, Louisiana, on the
lay and date first above written
n the presence of Messrs. r. s.
Bell and VIM. Bauman, competentI
witnesses who herennto- sign their
names, with appearers, and me.
v tary, after due reading of thel
whole.
J. GAJAN, 2 shares. =. =. ..a00nI
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06
noM0LOeATION.

Nineteenth Judicial District Court,
etAte Of Louisiana, Par. of Iberia.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-11-06

Seeds carefully planted yield
larger than sOwn broadcast.