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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31

is mo comparison between We
Louisiana oyster and the ''lur
Point. They are cu'liely . az
feucui specie II the r'Jh HIGH
flavor Of Blue Point 10 desired
in Louisiana oysters the lnrg one
should be selected. as these are
the ones that have the flavor. and
good specimens Of Louisiana "Ys
tcrs Will compare favor ahjy AMI
hoIl their own with Blue FONTS
any day.
II is unfortunate. dee nrod one
of the experts at th" Cam" Com
NILSSON office Yesterday. that the
hotels aud restaurants enter u ms
demand for small oysters rs they
are not serving The nrn|ly best
Louisiana byStsr. for an oyster
that has not fully maturrd cannot
have the flavor Of full grown
oyster. OF course. there IRE OH
err conditions to be considered.
such as where the oysters come
from and the degree Of snlilnrss
Congressman Hroussard some
time ago was telling n party OF
gentlemen from Washington about
some wonderfully fine speelnens
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
NEW YEARS SERMONETTE.

The door of hope of the year with its new ideals and
behind not with regret with sigh but with the weight
Of wisdom and worth of rolling into the
new into newer younger canne of activity and humanity
service The old under retrospective analysis becomes
he of years life year struggle OF success and
disappointment All the forces of human nature. all the
strength and sentiment have played their
atedgv The trophies carried off the Scared field are
the sombre OF and want OF lost c}mbats
and confused retreats battered human souls and shattered
human goals
The old years pathway is strewn with the wrecks and
bones ineXorab required by the lrrees
sblc nvncible march advancing progressing clvza
ton Even occasional bright of Fitting PASSING
warming intellectual sunshine, the victories ana
of transccndant bunlsh their shadows
deep into the Of the world Success victory,
by the frenzy and the terceness OF hui
man ambition strength and lust credited to the fast re-
treating old wear taking stock of the real good. the
rured higher ideals nobe duties and greater reach
for spiritual perfection The cd year has confessed the
wear will profess Must change weapons armor
and invest and utility charitable hunan
tartan enterprises? Character being the gold honesty truth
and industry the other metals of our existence cannot
the discovery of prime pie of human life command
that coin of Let hope the new year Will sup
tv not only encouraged by lust and loot and the tabled
expotale humanity but in charity peace and
rood will JULES DREYFVS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
OPPORTUNITY FOR ENER-
CELTIC MEN.

Mr.. II. A. Leche. Secretary 10tl
Civil Service DISTINCT, New Or
leans. La. visited New lberi;
Monday with the purpose of slim
|ulating interest in the coming ex
aminations to be held by the Civ;
Service Commission.
"The departments. said Mr.
Leche, "are in need Of stenogra
piers. and young men with sucl
qualifications will find it yer,
simple matter to secure appoint
ments in Washington and else
where after passing an examina
ton. These POSITIONS pay good
entrance sa'arics, offer excellent
opportunity for promotion and
should receive the attention of the
young men of Louisiana.
Greater interest. added Mr..
Leche, "should be taken also in
the examinations for the custom
internal revenue. immigration and
other services all Of which offer
excellent chances for safe, steady
and lucrative employment and it
is urged that applicants write to
me. care of P. o. Box 500, New
Orleans in order that they may be
supplied with the commission lit
Ell allure.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
CHRISTMAS TREE AT DUBo1N

On Friday evening last the chill.
dren of all the employees OF the
Peeb.es Plantation, situated near
Duboin, p. O., were given a beau
tiful Christmas tree in the little
school house and Of which there
was no less than one hundred and
fifty stockings loaded with choice
candies and other little presents
FLOR the children and which made
their hearts happy on that even
Eng. This joyous occasion and treat
to the children was the work of
Mr.C. D.kemper the manager, who,
true to his very nature delights in
making happy those around him,
more especially in the Yuletide
season, when the little tots are on
the expectancy for the annual Wis
tation Of Santa Claus, even tho his
OF had been only reversahs fl
nancially. which is more often the
,ase than otherwise with vast
majority. Mr.. Milton Grillot be-
ing the Santa Claus. afforded
much pleasure to the guests. being
assisted in distributing the many
and varied gifts by Misses Cathe-
rine Winters. Della Grillot. Mary
Winters and Margaret Grillot
Among those present were MIR. and
Mrs. Del Kemper, DR.. and Mrs.
Sterling Gates. Miss McHugh, Miss
Catherine Frere and Miss Odclle
Milhings, all of st. Mary Parish.
After the presents were distribut
ed the parents of all those assem-
bled in the little school house were
Iavishly served with delicious
cake and punch.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
WHAT COMMISSION GOVERN
MENT HAS DONE FOR
HOUSTON IN PAST
FIVE YEARS.

The commission form of gov
eminent in Houston in the past
| five years. according to Mayor
Rice. has accomplished, i'm brief
the following results, says the
Houston Daily Post:
Has entirely obS,terated poll
ties from public schools.
Has wiped out a floating debt
Of more than 100000 and has
given the taxpayers permanent
improvements valued at more than
$31 1865. 1911 out of treasury
without issuing a single bond.
Has reduced city tax rate thir-
ty cents on the 800, while these
improvements were gin progress.
Has more than 81 per cent on
municipal revenues in permanent
improvements.
Has reduced the cost of water
from fifty cents to fifteen cents
a thousand by purchasing water
plant.
Has brought about improved car
service and participation in COM
pany's profits.
Has reduced the pnce of gas
from $3.50 to $1.05 thousand
with participation in company's
profits.
Has completed telephone COM
pany to take out franchise giving
city percentage Of profits.
Has increased salaries of teach
ers, firemen and policemen.
Has greatly facilitated transa
ton Of public business by elimina-
ton Of red tape.
Has reduced cost of city adj
to a minimum
through economical conduct of de-
partments through centralized au-
thority.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31

lcct only such varieties that ar,
adapted to the latitude.
The following named varieties
are planted by our gardeners il
this section; of course You car
try other sorts if YOU like. you ar,
at liberty to do so.
For January as soon as thu
weather will permit plant,
Beets EARLY Bood Turnip
Eclipse. Lentz. Egyptian.
Cabbage Jersey Wakefield
Early Summer. Stems Early Fla
Dutch. Succession. All Season.
Cauliflower-Half Ear,y Paris
Early SNOWFALL. Early Eurfurt
Carrot-Danvers Half Long
CEantenay.
Lettuce-CaIifornia Cream But
ter. Big Boston. st. Louis Market
Peas -Blackeyed Narrowfat
Extra Early. First and Bes:
Alaska. Champion of England
Radish-China Rose. Scarle
Turnip. French Breakfast, Hal
Long Scarlet Long Scarlet.
Spinach-Flanders. Round Ticf
Leaf.
Sow early varieties of Turnip
Celery. Swiss Chord. Endive Scr
rel. Artichoke, Leek. Roquette
kohlribi.
Divide and set out shallois il
YOU have not set out onion plants
do 70 at once. at the end of tn,
month plant Irish potatoes.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
The Texas Oil Co.
Sold by
J. J. FORGEY. Agent.
WOMANLY WISDOM.

The fastest flying machioc is
gossip.
| There rs always room on the sun
ny side of the road; let us walk
there.
When the sparerib is put tc
roast sprinkle it lightly with pow
dered sage and minced onion.
1t is an easy matter to size vi
man if his dog crawIs under the
house when it sees him approach
ing.
Siftcd coal ashes, mixed with 81
little vinegar, make splendid
mixture for polishing faucets, brass
kettles and the like.
Tack pieces of rubber, cut from
|overshoes, TO the bottom Of the
step-ladder legs, and they will not
slide on slippery floor,
Whenever Il bottle has been
emptied. wash it right out, and dc
not set it away to dry. You can
clean it more easily by doing this
If housewives would have rub
Der heels and soles on their every
day shoes. they would find that
much discomfort from aching,
tired feet would be avoided.
Cabbage is more delicate if, af-
ter it is boiled a little while, it IS
turned ont into a colander and
cold water run over it; then put
again in boiling water and fin
iSh.
Save the good pieces of the
men s winter underclothes. From
them you can make the children
some shirts, drawers or petticoats
that will be as warm and last
nearly as long as new. Saves
money, too.
Have buttons. or hooks and
eyes, for the slips you use on the
sofa-pillows. Then you can often
take the pillows out and wash the
sips. Saves a lot of sewing and
the slips are apt to get washed u
good deal oftener.
A handy funnel for pouring
liquid into a bottle may be quick
ly made anywhere by taking a
piece of thick, smooth white pa
per, rolling it into cornucopia
and fastening it with pin. Cut
the pointed end off and it s ready
to use.
When any one is taken i'll ip
the night and needs quick appli-
cation Of heat. light a lamp. The
chimney will be hot in a moment
and will answer until water or a
brick can be heated. 1t can be
slipped into a stocking leg and
applied at once.
Knit the baby's mittens with
out any thumb; then. no matter
which way they are put on, they
are all right. If large enough he
can move his fingers all around
inside, while the long wrists keep
the sleeves of his dress down over
his arms and make him comfort
able.
It saves much hard work in
keeping heavy bedclothes tidy un-
der the usage they ordinarily re-
ceive from the boys and hired
men. to have breadth Of muslin
or calico firmly basted over the
upper end of quilts and bed com
forters. This can be removed of
ten and washed with much less
work than to put the whole big
in the tub.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
Written for the Enterprise.
CATHOLIC NOTES.

Last Sunday the Holy Mother
Church celebrated the birth of her
Divine Founder and all her faith
full children went in spirit to the
Cave in Bethlehem, and there with
Mary and Joseph, the shepherds
and the Magj knelt in humble
alteration before Him who is
Christ the Lord.
At midnight at St Peter s, High
Mass was sung by Father Lang
lois. assisted by Father Gilault
as Deacon and Father Murgue as
Sub -Dcacon. The music and the
singing being of exceptional high
order. Prof. Arnandez presiding
at the organ. The sacred edIfice
was beautifully decorated with
cvergrecns, cut flowers and potted
plants. and was packed to its ut
most capacity. The number of per-
sons who approached the Holy
Table was very large including
aany men.
It was a beautiful sight indeed
and the sweet strains of the or
gan mingling with the voices of
the choir in the early morning
hours. were an inspiration rccai-
ling that first Christmas when the
morning stars sang together and
the Angels chantcd the first
"Gloria in Excelsis.' and brought
to ear,h the first tidings of
"'Pcaec on earth to men of good
will"
There we're several other masses
said. AT the midnight Mass. Father
Langlois preached an able sermon
in English appropriate to the occa-
SIpn
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
PAY YOUR POLL TAX BE.
FORE JANUARY 1st.

Railroad Commissioner Shelby
Taylor has succeeded in getting
a substantial reduction in tele.
phone rate approved by the com
mission whtch becomes effective
on the LIST of January. The new
rate will reduce. business phones
from $3.50 to 1915 per month,
and residence phones from $500
to $l.65. Now if Commissioner
Taylor can trim the sails of SO.
Bloodsworth, Chief Of the Rate
Raising Bureau of the fire insus-
ance companies d6;ng business IN
this State. he will be doing still
greater service for the people. =
Rayne Tribune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
Saved From Awful Deeth.

How an appalling calamity in
his family was prevented 10 told
Iby A. D. Mcdonald Of Fsystte-
willie. N. G. +. F. d. No. 8. my
sister had consumption, he
writes, "she was very thin and
pale, had no appetite and seemed
to grow weaker every day, a. all
remedies failed. till DR.. Kings
New Discovery was tried, and -
completely cured her, that she has
not been troubled with q cough
since. Its the best medicine ]
ever saw or heard Of" For
coughs, colds, la-grippe, asthma,
Group, hemorrhage al bronchial
troubles, it has no equal, SOC,
11.OO. Trial bottle free. Guar
assssd BY I'll dspsGistA
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
You Must Hurry.

These popular and progrt ssivs schools
are going to give away, absolutely free, a
800 course which includes board, tuition
and stationery. Fifty other prizes will
be given away, the value Of the least be-
ing not less than $l0.
Now you may win this 800 prize, or
one OF the smaller ones. At any rate IL
costs you nothing to try, and II you win
and cannot use the scholarship, you can
sell. or give il to some friend.
One hours lime. possibly fifteen min.
utes, may win for you = prixs that will
make you bookkeeper, stenograp her or
good English scholar. Write today for
booklet Z, giving full particulars.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
LARGE LOUISIANA OYSTERS
ARE BETTER THAN THE
SMALL ONES, SAY

Oysters, large or small, which
are the besti There seems to be
some question on this point. Ac
|cording to the experts of the
Game Commission, who were dis
cussing the matter yesterday,
there is a grave mistake made by
restaurants and hotel managers in
serving their patrons with the
small oyste1s. The experts tay
that the Louisiana oyster increas-
es in richness and flavor as it in
creases in size and it is only when
the oyster is matured that it pos
sesses the chemical properties that
give it the rich fine favor SO
highly priced by epicures.
On the other hand. the manager
Of a local restaurant that has
been serving the New Orleans pub
lie for twenty-five years said yes
terday that customers usually
want small oysters when eating
them raw. "Of course" he said,
when fried they can never be
too big. but for eating raw oyster
the public demand is usually for
the small oyster. One reason for
this is said to be, particularly
with the ladies, the ease with
which a small oyster can be swal-
lowed without cutting 1T. Natural
~, as the demand has been for
small oysters. the hotels and res
faurants usually serve the small
oysters. At the counters, where
here is less style observed, the
large oysters are sometimes i'm
demand.
According to what the experts
# the Game Commission say this
all for small oysters is more o.
ess Of q fashionable fad, which
'robab.y originated in attempting
0 complete with the celebrated |
3lps Point oys.sEs. Now there
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31

The greatest danger from in
iIuenza is of its resulting in pneu
monia. This can be obviated b,
using Chamberlain's Cough Rem
.edy. as it not only cures influenza
hut counteracts any tendency OF
the disease towards pneumonia.
Sold by all dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
TWo.TH1RDs. OF THE PEOPLE

Of this country 1--we IN rented
houses; you cannot subsist in
you old age on rent receipts
They have no rebate or other
values except as relics of your
folly. Resolve not to live
another year Cor month. if pos
sible)) in q house that can be
adorned with "TO LET" signs
Let the landlord have it and
own your own home. Consult
our Secretary IBERIA BUILD
ING ASSOCIATION.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
HAY.

have for sale quantity Of choice hay which oier
delivered at New IBERIA the following price:
CHOICE PRAIRIE ixcd with BERMUDA S'2oo per Ton
BRIGHT ESPEDEIA. SI'oo per Ton
Car lots 81 90 per ton less
Tay is WELT bal nd about 30 bales to ton
Tlc took is gel ured aud cut in season
for for ton more accepted
Write call on
GORDON A. SANDOZ,
New Iberia, La
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
THERE Is ABOUT AS MUCH

REASON in man paying
money for rent as for his paying
money for "gold bricks. -
That same rent money would
soon pay for the home he now
rents or one built to his ideas.
Then too, he lives in q home
Of his own while paying for il
with his rent money by our
plan.-IBERIA BUILDING
ASSOCIATION.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
Equestrian"
Saws the OCulist
CRYSTALlTE
FAMIL /!

1t has not the faults common to
most artificial lighting 1t is
neither too harsh nor too dhn.
1t is bright and mellow just
like daylight. Relieves and
rests the eyes. No smell or smoke
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31
Sl00 SCHOLARSHIP TO Be given away,
5000 IN Other prizes.
THESE PRIZES ABSOLUTELY FREE THE WINNERS
CENT PAID, POSSIBLY
EDUCATION FOR You.
A Great Holiday Offer,

II will pay you to write for Special Hol
iday Raes made TO limit Oh number.
Walden's Business Colleges have the
reputation Of giving the best courses at
lowest cost and In the shortest time.
These schools have more calls for book
keepers. stenogrnphers and Of Office help
than they can Gil.
Every graduate placed In a desirable
position. Remember. you cannot get
better courses anywhere ut any price.
Thousands Of successful, prosperous
and happy pupils endorse the thorough
training given by these schools.
Remember, 4 free Business, Sho, thand,
or English course, including board, tuition
end a stationery Is waiting for some hust
ing young mas, woman, boy or girl.
Are you the onef Write now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus.D
Washington, Feb. 17.-Within two
house to force the committee on rules,
of which Uncle Joe" Cannon is chair
man, to make. report upon one of
the resolutions providing for an inves-
tigation of the sugar trust scandal by
congress. Several such measures, it
will be recalled, were introduced soon
after the present session convened.
Not only the democrats, but some of
those republicans who on previous oc-
casions have rebelled at the policies
of the Cannon-Dalzell steering COM
mittaa of tha house. will insist that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
Directors of National
Company, All Save One,
Indicted.
PERSONAL IN NATURE
Action Taken at New York Be-
fore investigation at Chi
Cago Is Finished.

New York, Feb. 19.-'If the National
Packing company and its directors are
indicted, capiases will be issued for
the indicted men and they will be
brought to New Jersey for trial." de-
clared Assistant Prosecutor Mccarthy
today. Il have heard It said" added
Mccarthy, that ]. Ogden Armour. one
of the directors. says If we want him
we will have to come after him. Well.
whether he said that or not, If he is
indicted we will go after him, all right.
He may be sure of that"
An indictment will probably be re-
ported to the court next Wednesday.
Indicted ns Individuals.
New York, Feb. 19.-AlI except one
of the directors Of the National Pack
ing company of Chicago. known as the
beef trust, were indicted as individuals
yesterday afternoon by the grand jury
of Hudson county in Jersey City on
the charge of conspiring to raise the
prices of food. Those against whom
true bills have been found are: J.
ogden Armour, A. w. Armour. L. F.
Swift, E. F. Swift. H. H. Swift. Ed
ward Morris. A Meeker, Edward c.
Tilden. Samuel L. McRoberts. T. J.
COnnors. l.. A. Carton. T G. Wilson,
l.. II. Heyman, +. a. Fowler.
Under Common Law.
The indictments we're under the
common law and the proceedings
against the giant corporation were
undertaken under the statutes of the
commonwealth. which always has been
considered the shelter and the home
of the trust.
The company has a New Jersey
charter and maintains Offices I'm Jer-
sey City near the ferry. with the Cor
pOration Trust company. Kenneth X.
McLaren, who as an officer of the
local trust OF trusts, is a director
of the National Packing company, was
not indicted. partly because he is re
garded merely as a igurehead and
also because he is 20 testify for the
state. His connection with the Cor
poration Trust company requires him
TO become a director of something
every day or so.
Companies Involved.
Among those who are under the
scourge of the law are officers Of
Swift & Co. Armour & Co. and Mel
son. Morris & Co. Mr.. 1ilden is presi-
dent of the National Packing company.
the vice presidents are L. NJ. Patte--
son and F. T. Fuller. and the secre-
tary, c. G. Snow. Arthur Colby is as
sistant treasurer.
The corporation has been under fire
for several weeks in Chicago. where
il operates, and numerous witnesses
have been summoned before the fed
eral grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
SCIENTIST IS A
SWOPE WITNESS
DIR. Walter S. Haines of Chi
cago Testifies as to Exam
ination of Viscrea.
MUCH POISON WAS FOUND
State Attempts to Enjoin Hyde's At
torneys from Taking Further
Dispositions.

Kansas City, Feb. 19.-Dr. Walter
s. Haines, the scientist, arrived here
this morning from Chicago and went
before the grand jury to tell his story
of the examination of the viscera of
Colonel Thomas H. and Chrisman
Swope and the contents of the stomach
of Miss Margaret Swope. Yesterday
Dr. Hektoen, who had worked with
Haines on the case, gave testimony
Haines had been called here by tele-
graph after Hektoen had related a
portion of his story and when the jury
met today it was said Hektoen would
be questioned later in greater detail
Prosecutor Conkling stated that every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
DROPS CLAWS
AS WITNESS IN
BALLINGER CASE

Washington, Feb. 19-Attorney Yer
trees for Ballinger sprung a surprise
this morning at the Ballinger-Pinchot
hearing by announcing he did not care
to cross-eXamine CLAWS any further
Henry NJ. Hoyt. attorney general of
Porto Rico, was called as the second
witness for the prosecution.
Throughout the examination. despite
all questions hurled at him, CLAWS re-
peatedly reiterated his charges against
Ballinger and insisted they still con-
vince him he is not fit to hold his CT
fee. He declared also bennett, COM
missioner of the Land Office, is not
kaxA 10 his tzuSs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
BETTER;
SMITH IMPROVES

Washington. Feb. ia physician 5
bulletin at noon pronounced Tillman's
condition slightly more favorable. A
message to this effect was sent Gov
ernor Ansel at Columbia, S. c.
Washington. Feb. 19.-Senator
Tillman was reported this morning
to have passed a fairly quiet night
and to be much better than last even
ing
Senator William Alden Smith of
Michigan passed a rather uncomfort-
able night but was reported this
morning as resting easy after an op-
Grafton for appendicitis with his con-
dition somewhat better.
AS the day wore on the senator
steadily improved and his condition
is now considered favorable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, Feb. 19.-Following is a
summary OF the proceedings Of the two
houses of congress yesterday. taken
from the off lcial records:
NATT;-Mr Newlands delivered a
speech advocating "A measure proposed
by him 10 advance cooperation or the
engineer corps Of the army with other
agencies devoted to the development Of
the resources Of the country. The SEN
ate adjourned until Monday.
HDI sIc-Discusslon OF the Indian ap-
provriatien bill and reference OF many
war claims to the court OF claims Oc-
cupied most Of the time IN the house.
The house leaders. holding 20 their pol
icy OF cxpediting business by permit
ting no long speeches on appropriation
measures refused to cOncede extra time
to members Of the minority. The post
Office appropriation bill was reported
late in the day and tho house adjourn
ed till today.