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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

White Floating Soap.-Four quarts
fat. any kind will do; two ten-cent
cans Of I've. and ten quarts OF water.
Put water in an old boiler. next the
fat. then the I've. Let this come to q
boil and boil three hours, slowly.
When the soap becomes flaky and
the liquid looks clear and boils over
the soap. 1t Is ready to skim. Line a
wooden box with a piece Of wet mus
lin, skim out soap. and. put in the box
to drain about IL hours. and cut in
bars. This will make IL large bars
OF hard, white soap. 1t may be used
for any kind of washing. Take a lit
tie Of the soap and press in the hand.
II It sticks to the hand and looks
greasy, 1t needs little more I've. II
too flaky, more fat. The liquid can
be used for scrubbing.
To Remove Iron Rust am a laun-
dress and I iron rusted a fine night
dress of rich bride and was almost
frightened to death. had a basket
of tomatoes and l knew the material
wouldn't stand anything strong, SO I
cut tomato and rubbed each spot
and put the gown out in the hot sun
for a while and when | went out to
see, to my delight the iron rust had
disappeared as II by magic. and has
been tried often with best results.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Stature Of Man,

A common average Of north Euro
pean men is five feet nine and one
fourth inches. The question opens
an interesting prospect in the study
of the races of mankind, for stature
Is one of the minor differences Of
race. The lowest average stature Is
that of the pygmy races, 81 inches
having been recorded from several dis
tinct sources in Indonesia. At the 9TH
er extreme TON inches has been de-
termined from many series Of obser
vations upon Polynesians of the Ton
gatfiti migration, thus placing therl
above the Araucanians Of Patagonia,
who we're long considered the tallest
OF men. The present system OF clays-
ification of the races of men erects Its
first division upon the hair and sec
ondary divisions Hereunder upon the
stature. The races Of many inches un-
der the several classes are the negro,
Ethiopian, Indo-Afghan, Arab, Berber.
the fair haired northern Europeans,
Polynesians, North American Indians.
Patagonians. The races markedly
below the average height are the
Bushmen, negritos, Dravidha. hero
insular, the fiaxen haired eastern Eu-
ropeans, Ainu, Indonesian, South
American Indian, Central American,
Eskimo, Lapp.-New York Sun.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
DISCLOSURES OF A WILL
Have Been Welded to His Serv-
ant for Many Years.

One of the most unusual rOmances
in many years was unfolded in Lon
don recently by the death of Arthur
Joseph Munby a prominent barrister
of Fig Tree Court. SO years old. His
will disclosed the fact that for more
than thirty-seven years he was welded
to Hannah Cullwick, a servant, and
though the world did not know Of the
union, he was devoted to her and she
had as her highest ambition to serve
him and cook for him. He spent many
months of each year with her In Shift
nal, and her relatives knew of the
wedding, but his relatives were ignor-
ant of the marriage. SO devoted was
Munby that he wrote verse to her. She
did not care for books and learning
and she had no comprehension of the
vast learning of her husband or his
wealth. She did not want to be de-
pendent upon him and was accustomed
practically all her life to work out.
Munby had ample means to support
her luxuriously, but she did not want
to live in London, hating the city.
Munby's business required him to
spend part of the year there. but the
remainder of the time was devoted to
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
The Counterfeit Southerner.

OF course. there are many counter
feits. A most amusing imitation Is
one that often passes for the typical
southerner In New York. This satchel-
mouthed braggart infests the cafes
and demands attention by his abusing
the waiter for offending his delicate
sense of honor. Il hate niger. sub,
he loudly proclaims. which Is senti-
ment that one never hears from those
to the manner born. He haunts the
theaters and parades the streets, since
1t is poor fun to practise his gentility
In private.
He wears wide black hat. mounts
the table and yells whenever the band
plays southern melody. Such pre-
tentious caricature would be harmless
enough. but for the ridicule he brings
upon the south Unfortunately. popu-
lar authors seem to accept him at face
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

L. S army signal corps system on
board were a score of huge TASKS
filled with alcohol. In them fioated
strange shapes which 1t was hard to
believe were once living creatures.
Balls of red hair which looked
like tousled human heads proved upon
dissection to be a strange kind OF deep
water crab Flesh colored round
masses were found clinging to the
cable by minute tentacles. One crea-
ture was shaped like the diablo toy.
narrow In the middle with big con
cave white disks at either END ny
which 1t catches hold of any object.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Divininu ROD 200 Years Old.

Winslow w. Fifield of Medford,
Mass, owns metallic divining rod
brought from England more than two
hundred years ago by one of his an
cestors. The rod, says Mr.. Fifleld. has
been used successfully all over New
England and in the western mining
districts. 1t Is attached to whalebone
handles IL inches long and weighs two
ounces. The handles have inscriptions
on them which are almost obliterated
by age.
The person who brought the rod to
America was Isaac Greenleaf. who set
tied in Massachusetts. The rod became
famous as finder of water. After
marking the place Of many springs the
rod was used in California. Colorado
and North Carolina for locating by men
in quest Of gold mines and other met
ais. One a,. son who used 1t with par
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

be provided by the placing of canvas
shades on rollers at the openings.
This plan is an ideal conception In
tended for the man or woman who
wants to live outdoors. In fact, it is
a compromise between the outdoors
and the indoors. The side of the porch,
for instance, adjacent to the kitch-
en-, can be utilized as an outdoor din
ing room, and II all the remaining
porch space is not needed for bed
rooms 1t can be set aside for other
purposes. The building itself Is "a
feet square, and the porches added
make 1t "a feet, three inches square.
The living room. provided with win
dow seats, as the plan shows, and a
CHEEKY fireplace for use in cold wealth
er, or on rainy days. is 16 feet inches
long and 10 feet inches wide. The
kitchen Is 10 feet long and nine feet
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

These dainties are liked by almost
all children old enough to eat them.
and II there Is any objection to the
bread the eggs can be prepared with
out It. Boil the eggs that will be
needed until sure they will be hard
and mealy. Leave them for half an
hour In cold water. then peel and cut
in lengthwise slices. Scoop out the
yolks and work them to paste with
olive oil or a little sour cream; add
salt and a squeeze Of lemon juice and
then put in enough toasted crumbs.
finely powdered, to make a mixture
dry enough to pick up in the fingers.
Stun this in the white shells. cover
each one with a sprinkle of crumbs
and set in the ice box until needed. At
the utmost two halves-a single egg
is enough for an eightyear-old stom-
ach. for these eggs are very substan-
tial.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
a Stronu Preacher.

The minister's eight-year-old daugh-
ter was returning with her parents
from church. where the district super
intendent had that morning occupied
the pulpit.
"Oh, father" asked the little girl.
her face alive with enthusiasm. don't
you think Brother c. is a very strong
preacher? l do"
Gratified by this evidence Of I'M
usual intelligence on the part Of his
offspring, the minister eagerly In
CURED into her reasons for her state
ment.
"Oh." replied the little miss. artless
ly. didn't you see how the dust rose
when he stamped his feet?"-Judge.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

his wife, She died a few months be-
fore him, at the age of "a, but Munby
did not change his will In which re
referred to her as a servant and said
of her: Hannah has always refused
and still refuses to have the position
which as my wife she might and could
have had, and has always insisted, and
still insists, on being my servant as
well as my wife. her one grievance be-
ing that she cannot be my only serv
ant, and whereas owing chiefly to this
noble and unselfsh resolve Of hers
have never been able to make known
of my said marriage to my family, or
to the world at large, and the same is
known only to her kindred and three
of my most intimate college friends,
of whom Robert Spencer Borland
knows the full circumstances and
knows her personally."-New York
Press.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
CARE OF THE RUGS
THEIR WELFARE IN SUMMER 10
ALL IMPORTANT.
should Be Thoroughly Cleaned and
Aired Before Putting Into stor-
age-Some Of the Best Meth
DDS Of Caring for Them.

The good housewife is naturally
concerned about the summer welfare
Oh nDe rugs. and she realizes that IL
they are used in the hot months they
won't be SO Respondent In winter
Simply putting rugs away in the
proper manner for the summer will
sometimes renew fading colors to an
astonishing extent.
Before sending the rugs on their
storeroom vacation the chamber itself
should be well cleaned. Use perfect
ly cold water for the scrubbing and
naphtha soap; then when floor shelves
ana painted walls are dry go over all
the woodwork with clean rags
smeared with kerosene The moth
miller has no fondness for petroleum
and so this device alone will keep it
out OF the storeroom.
The rugs themselves must be thor.
oughly beaten. cleaned of spots and
hung In the broad air for some hours
A Turkish rug will stand a soap and
water scrub admirably and where 1t
Is feasible light one may be put en-
tirely In tub and washed like a
sheet After the airing beat the rugs
again, using strong rattan beater,
then spread smoothly and spray with
strong black pepper tea Have pre-
pared some wooden rollers about two
inches through and as long as the
rug Is wide. First put over the rug a
sheet made OF newspapers pasted to-
gether. then place the roller on top
OF this at one end of the rug and be-
gin to roll, keeping the wooden prop
straight all the time Cover the roll
with more paper pasted together. then
insert 1t in round bag made of tough
manila paper and paste all the loose
ends securely. AS long as there are
no loose seams In this outer bag no
moths can get in. but further pre-
caution would be to spray the bag
lightly all over with pepper tea.
Cheap rugs and old carpets will not
need quite SO much care, but II they
are to be kept entirely free of moths
they should be looked after. Beat.
sunbrush and spray these IN the same
way as rugs. then roll them between
newspapers, with a thick sprinkle Of
gum camphor between the folds
Cover the piles OF loose rugs or car
pets with burlap, or more newspapers.
to keep of dust.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
CAKE AS THE FOUNDATION
Without Special Pains Being Taken
With This Charlotte Russo Will
Not Be Success.

To make a really delicious charlotte
russo prepare, first of all, very de-
ncious sponge cake after this formula:
-Four eggs, beaten separately. Into
the beaten yolks beat again one cup Of
sugar and to this add half a cup Of
potato flour. Into the flour must pre-.
viously have been sifted three -fourths
OF level teaspoonful cream of tartar
and one-fourth teaspoonful OF soda,
the same Of salt. Add, finally. two
teaspoonfuls lemon extract and the
white Of the eggs. Bake In a char
lotte russo pan. Remove the center,
leaving hollow she'll Fill this hoI-
low with favored. sweetened whipped
cream or with ice cream. in any flavor
liked. or Bavarian cream IL available
for the purpose
The same cake may be baked in or
binary tins for As minutes, when It
yields a soft and very light sponge
loaf
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

way down to the waist line. At gala
performance in Paris given by the
Metropolitan Opera company OF New
York-the most successful perform
ance Paris ever saw, and one whereat
$40. 900 was gained for the Pluviose
victims-many of the beautiful Ameri-
cans in the $40 orchestra seats wore
these daring gowns, and now at New
port they are often to be seen.
Mrs. Oelrichs stared at one with as
founded eyes at a dinner. and her
neighbor said:
a dream? Old Mr.. Blank Is so de-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Ice HELD.

After placing in ice chamber Of re.
frigerator sprinkle the ice with coarse
salt and cover with = clean cloth;
over this put q newspaper. tucking
both In tight about the edges. The
moisture caused by the salt on top OF
the ice will make the cloth adhere to
the ice and the cloth and paper COM
bined will practically exclude the air.
No food should be put into the ice
chamber Of the refrigerator. ~ the
lid or door to the same ought never
to be opened except when absolutely
necessary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

When baking new beets allow two
extra ones for this salad. as the baked
beets has a finer favor than plain
boiled beets. Spiced beets can be used
or canned beets. but the baked beets
give preference. Cut the beets into
quarter-inch slices. then into strips.
Cut medium-sixed Spanish onion into
quarters, then slices. Scald and drain
quickly and while still hot marinate
with q spoonful of fresh dressing and
let cool. II you have enough tender
white celery to make q cupful into
dice. add to the beets and onion. Also
a tablespoonful Of capers or chopped
pickles. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. mix and mask with . good
dressing.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
A ,rre,pensIele Client.

The lawyer OF . man named Tenn.
bornino, who was being tried for theft
in the Paris courts recently. pleaded
that Tambornino was not quite &C
countable for his actions. This de-
Tense made the prisoner 20 angry that
he leaned over the dock and knocked
his lawyer Nat on the floor OF the
court. The lawyer was not much hurt
and rising to his feet. made use Of his
clients violence 20 cleverly that hs
secured IN acquittal.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
To hana Skirt.

An easy way to hang skirt when
you are making one at home Is to
lay on the floor a book, the thickness
of which is the desired distance OF
your skirt from the ground. Then put
on the skirt, adjust 1t firmly at the
waist, and stand beside the book. SO
that the material touches or lies over
It, and turn slowly around. 1t Is then
an easy matter for a second person to
turn up the hem or cut of as may be
desired at the line indicated by the
edge Of the book and you will find
your skirt perfectly level.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

which was found enveloped In the
tentacles of a young octopus. When
brought to the surface its body was
swollen like n balloon. DR.. J. f. NAL
ney. the ships surgeon. who exam
ined It, said he believed the fish was
choked by the hold of the octopus.
The section of cable upon which all
this strange life was found had been
down 10 years at a depth of mile
and half. The specimens which
have been preserved are to be handed
over to the Smithsonian institution
for scientific study-Seattle Post-ln-
tplligenCer
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Ribbon Cookies.

Mix fire. after your favorite recipe.
a batch Of white cookies favored with
lemon. In another dish mix a batch
of chocolate cookies, flavoring with
vanilla. Roll out chocolate cookies
quite thin, then roll out white ones.
same as chocolate. Place one on top
of the other and roll as jelly roll.
Take a sharp knife and cut slices
from the roll. turn them over and lay
them in baking pan. When cooked
they are a delight to the eye as well
as the palate.
Make molasses cookies. cutting
them in strips with sharp knife. about
the length and width of lady fingers.
When baked and while warm spread
with good jelly and press two to-
gether, making dainty cookie sand
witch.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Floor Plan

kloor kIan
wide. A closet is provided of the
bedroom, and a pantry of ample size
is placed OF the kitchen. II the bed
room is not used on account of the
porch being fitted up for sleeping
quarters, this room can be used as a
den or as nursery.
The people of this period have come
to realize the value and hygienic me-
cessity of plenty of fresh air. This
has come about through long educa-
ton. The fresh air cure for consump-
ton Is even now established as fact
and camps are maintained In many
parts OF the country for the treatment
Of this disease by the fresh air meth
cd. 1t is needless to say that no men,
Der OF q family living in bungalow
like this will eve- need treatment for
that dread disease. The open window
at night Is the greatest safeguard
against disease. 1t is In the winter
when the windows are closed, shut
ting out the pure air. that most all
ments are contracted.
The bungalow displayed here can
be built for a nominal sum. The in
terror Of the house. for instance,
where most Of the money in building
usually is spent. can be simplicity IT.
self. The ceilings can be beamed
and the sides Of the walls finished
with panels or with wainscoting and
vanished or stained.
As for the exterior. the design Is ad-
mirably adapted to being finished with
cement stucco. On the sheathing tar
paper should be nailed and over this
Turing strips nailed. Then either
expanded metal or wooden lath can
be used. Two coats win be required.
The first, or scratch coat. IL q mix
ture of lime mortar containing plenty
OF hair. Before this coat Is dry 1t
should be scratched to make holding
surface for the cement mortar that is
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

err. 1T was a fiddle you heard. Must
have sounded kind of spooky saving
away in this old Junk shop at IL
O'Clock at night Made me feel spooky
myself. Sentimental. too. ! amt got
over the sentiment yet. Riddles been
in pawn for pretty near year. Last
night. just before closing time. the
chap that pawned 1t came shuftling in.
Fiddle all right" he asked.
"It was. want to redeem It? No. he
didn't. hadn't money enough for that.
but he was sick for sight of his old
pal. Wouldn't let him see it-play
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Mark Twain a. Attraction"

A girl who was stranger to Mark
Twain once found her way into his
Bermuda home with the hope Of get
ting a sight OF the author She came
suddenly in contact with him and
frankly explained her errand.
Have you see the crystal cove yet"
he asked, cor the aquarium"
mo, came to see you FIRST" she
answered.
well, you shouldn't have seen me
first" he answered. Il run In opposi-
ton to the crystal and the aquarium.
But they're not shucks to me. I'm
lots better. I give them their moneys
worth. But you should see them.
Then you'll appreciate me-"
This was said In his most earnest
drawI and with only a sparkle Of
humor in his keen blue eyes.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
ODD FISH FROM THE DEPTHS
Strange Marine Forms Brought UP
With Deep Sea Gable Sunk
for Ten Years.

Strange monsters the like of which
have seldom been seen by man were
dragged from depth of $500 feet by
the crew of the cable ship Burnside
when they repaired the Alaska cable
off Mt St Elias last month.
The Burnside is moored at It's buoy
in Elliott bay after two months of re-
pairing and relaying the cables of the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Almond leo Cream.

One quart Of cream. eight ounces OF
sugar. four ounces Of shelled almonds.
one teaspoonful Of caramel. one table,
spoonful of vanilla extract and four
tablespoonfuls Of sherry wine. Blanch
and roast the almonds. then pound In
q mortar to a smooth paste. Put half
the cream and the sugar on to boil;
stir until the sugar Is dissolved. then
add the remaining pint Of cream and
the almonds; stand away to cool:
when cold add the caramel. vanilla
and sherry. Freeze and pack.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
AS IT APPEARED TO HER
Mrs. OeIrichs Evidently Didn't Think
Much of Mr.. Blanks Earning
Capacity.

Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, the best
dressed woman in Newport. criticized
very pertinently, at recent dinner.
the new dinner gowns of Paquin and
Callot.
These clinging and filmy gowns are
chiefly remarkable for the V-shaped
back that they possess. The VT Is
incredible. but it Is true-opens all the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

deep as that. and so on.
The mission was looking hopeless
when suddenly she darted from tho
shop and seized passing gentleman
by the hand
will you please come into this shop
with me?" she asked innocently.
Certainly, my chickabiddy." he re-
piled, "if | can be OF any use. What
is it,"
The little girl replied not. but led
the wondering stranger to the counter.
There miss" she said. triumphant
w. Mother wants some ribbon the
color of this gentleman's nose"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

playing was that wrought up that ]
was on the point of letting him take
the fiddle home, money or no money.
Want TO know why | didn't? SO
he'd come again. Sure. he'd come.
and when he does | am morally GER
tain that I'll have an old pawn ticket
on my hands with neither fiddle nor
money to show for it
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
PUT SPELL ON PAWNBROKER
Impecunious vioIinist Stood Excellent
Chance Of Getting His instru.
ment Back.

Hear any noise about my place
last night?" asked the pawnbroker.
First the man upstairs said NO"
but upon second thought he added;
Come to think of it, believe | did
hear some music that seemed to come
from down there somewhere"
Sure you did," said the pawnbrok
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

a tune on it. just to keep his hand In
and his spirits up? | was pretty busy
lust then helping the clerk lock up
and sweep out for the night, but |
didn't want to be brute.
Come round at 8 o'clock | said.
and you can play all night If you
want to-
He was Johnny on the spot. Poor
devil. | amt got over It yet. the way
he made that old fiddle talk. It used
some mighty plain languages too.
ut cursed and 1t swore, 1t laughed
and 1t cried When the man stopped
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03

Cook some small pears. peeled.
halved and cored. in q vanilla strip
till quite tender and till strip Is
thick. Arrange in a glass dish some
lady fingers. wet with a little sherry.
lay In the pears; set away to get
very cold. apd when ready to serve
heap whipped cream. sweetened and
favored with vanilla. on the dish.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-09-03
Dainty Desert.

Place two tablespoonfuls Of apricot
fam in dessert glasses and heap over
II the whites of IN egg beaten stiff. to
which has been added one-half dozen
maccar0ons cut flne. one tablespoon
full powdered sugar and vanilla to
taste. Whipped cream may be sub
stituted for the beaten egg II richer
dessert II desired.