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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
PATENTS ISSUED BY THE
CONFEDERACY,

Little is known about the Con-
federate patent Office. Indeed, it
is doubtful whether the army of
present-day inventors and patent
attorneys have even given the
matter a thought, but it is never
theless a fact that the govern
.ment of Jefferson Davis. at Rich
mond, had a duly organized and
accredited patent Office, in charge
of a Commissioners Of Patents,
which was competent to examine
applications and grant it's citizens
protection from infringement. 1t
is true that this protection was
short-lived, but the outcome of
the war was unforeseen by the
founders of the Confederacy in
1861, and with the sublime con-
fidence that characterizes the
American. whether he dwelas
north or south of the Masor and
Dixon line, they granted P. R.
Clements. of Eufaula, Alabama, a
patent under which he was to en-
JOY exclusive rights to manufac-
ture, use or vend on improve
ment in waterwheels. The per-
iod granted by the Confederacy
was IA years.
The original of this Patent, No.
13. is the cherished possession of
a Washington patent attorney.
Yellow with age and with the ink
fading almost into invisibility. it
is believed to be the sole existirg
reminder of the Confederate pat
ent office; that is, the only one at
present available. The fact that
it was numbered 13 proves that
there must have been IL other
patents granted before it, but for
what devices they were issued.
and to whom, no information
seems available. Mystery also
surrounds the successors of No.
13, yet it is not believed that P.
r. Clements was the last man to
receive a patent since this patent
was granted in the earlier days,
and the office must have flourish
ed after Aug. %, 1861.-Popular
Mechanics. ~x
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
IBERIA CROP NOTES.

The cold wave predicted struck
this parish about four o'clock
Sunday morning, accompanied by
heavy rain and a powerful wind,
which prostrated the cane. The
I'd increased all day Sunday and
Monday morning the mercury had
fallen to 20 degrees. with ice in
evidence everywhere. Now that
several days have elapsed the in
jury done is far less than at first
stated; that the bud is killed
there is no doubt. yet, in very
heavily protected cane, there are
MANY buds yet unharmed. The
thin exposed cane is killel and is
being gotten to the mill as rapid
ly as possible. The thick cane is
being windrowed rapidly, every
possible hand is pressed into SER
vice and the crop will soon be in
safe condition. the only uncer-
tainty is the immature condition
of the cane when the freeze cane.
The planter and manufacturer has
regained his second wind and now
feels that the situation is better
than at first thought. Careful ex-
animation shows that the freeze
has not damaged to such an extent
that any cane will be lost, barring
unusually warm weather. All the
mills are doing their best and the
cane is being rushed to them as
never before. The car question
is a most perplexing one, there
not being enough to give every
one all they want. and just as they
are wanted, though it would seem
by the long trains that there was
an ample supply.
Morbihan factory is forging
ahead with 1900 ton output day
by day. The home crop is being
windrowed to wait until the out
siders have been cared for. The
condition of cane on this place is
bitter than was expected, and
goes into windrow in good shape.
While the juice has not improved
very much, still the output is sat-
isfactcry and trifle over last week.
AT Orange Grove the conditions
are about the same. Mill rum
ming to full capacity, with plenty
of cane on hand and arriving;
the output is about the same as
last week, near to $50 lbs. total
sugar per ton. The crop here is
being windrowed rapidly. The
thickest cane being good for seed
is being put down for that pur-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
~ p>;r~ C,-.A a., va.

Are Being Cured by vinol
New Haven, CONT WAS troubled
with = most persistent chronic cough
for long time and had tried % many
remedies and prescriptions without
benefit that was discouraged. l was
persuaded By my friends to try VI
mol. After taking the second bottle,
my cough left me, and / must nay
never felt better In my life. can a.
% recommend vinol to any one IN
rundown condition q the best possi.
BILE remedy"
Il II the combined action Of the
medicinal elements of the Gods liv.
efs. aided By the blood-making and
strength-creating properties Of tonic
IRON which makes vinol - edcient In
curing chronic coughs, colds and
bronchitis-at the same tine building
up the weakened. rundown systsm.
Try . bottle of vinol With the I'M
1eestandilg that yuw money Wlu -
rotuned e 4 doss 1oe Asip yoa
JOHN B. TAYLOR, Druggist,
New Iheria, =,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

Speaking of dual office-holders,
how about the Hon. Arsene Pujo
as the shorrible example Z" Is
he not holding down, at the pres
ent time, two positions, both of
which have fat salary attach
mentsi He is the duly accredit-
ed Congressman from the Seventh
District, ard unless we are greatly
mistaken, is a member of what is
commonly referred to as the Al
rich Monetary Commission" As
Congressman he is entitled to and
does draw $500 per year. As
a member of the Monetary Com
mission" he receives the addi-
tional compensation Of 81, 500 per
year, thus eclipsirg and overshad-
owing ALL the little dual Office
holders in the State. Ny, my!
Consistency, thou art q jewel
rarely found in the camp of the
Sanity Goo Goos.-News-Star.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
tuberculosis Medicine
Saved This Mans Life

Pneumonia Is serious disease, and
often lays the foundation for chrome
lung troubles-sOmetimes Tuberculosis re-
suits. After Pneumonia, or any serious
or stubborn cold, it is wise to take Eek
mans Alternative.
Don't wait to find out whether the
trouble Is getting worse, but take Eek
mans Alternative In time and avoid the
dangers Of disease. Read of the recovery
In this case:-
1886 No 41st St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Gentlemen. ! am getting along very
nicely and gaining strength all the time.
l now weigh 154 pounds, "A gain since
September 49, 1907, Of 2S pounds more
than when / first started to take the
Alternative. / wish ! had known OF II
two years ago as 1t would have saved
me much misery and distress.
II was suffering from very serious
abscessed lung. which followed a bad
attack Of pneumonia. My physician and
. specialist declared my case hopeless.
II cannot but be very thankful to you
and the Almighty God for the great
blessing and change of health 1t has
brought me
"Since writing the above statement
wish to say that have fully recovered
my health, having been cured for over
three years.
(Signed AffidaviD THOS. REILLY.
Eckman's Alternative ie effective In Bron-
chtis Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and
Lung Troubles, and In upbuiding the
system. Does not contain poisons, oplates
or habit-forming drugs. Ask for booklet
of cured cases and write to Eckman
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa. for more evi.
dence. For sale by all leading druggists and
Estorge Drug Co., New Iberia. La
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
TIMELY POULTRY "DoN'Ts'

Don't feed damaged grain
Don't crowd yonr fowls on the
roosts.
Don't allow the males to run
with the flock except when breed
ing.
Don't have dirty nests or nests
exposed to the light.
Don't allow sick birds with the
flock.
Don't neglect to find the cause
when things 60 wrong.
Don't throw grain on the bare
floor or the ground, make the
birds scratch for it in deep 1t
ter.
Don't overfeed, but be sure you
feed enough.
Don't forget to feed regularly.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
A Father Vengeance

world have fallen on any one who
attacked the son of Peter Bondy,
of South lockwood, Mich, but he
was powerless before attacks of
Kidney trouble. doctors could
not help him." he wrote, $50 at
last we gave him Electric Bitters
and he improved wonderfully
from taking six bottles. Its the
best Kidney medicine I ever saw. T"
Backache, Tired feeling, Nervous
BUSINESS, Loss Of Appetite, warn
of Kidney trouble that may end in
dropsy, diabetes or Bright's dis
ease. Beware: Take Electric Bit
ters and be safe. Every bottle
guaranteed. SOC at all druggists.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

W. u. Mock, OF Mock, Ark, D.
lieves he has saved many lives in
his Is years Of experience in the
drug business. "What | always
like to do" he writes. Is to re-
commend DR.. Kings New Dis
eovery for weak, sore lungs, hard
colds, hoarseness, obstinate
coughs, 10 grippe, Group, asthms
or other bronchial affection. for l
feel sure that . number Of my
neiehbors are alive and well to-
day because they took my advics
to use it. l honestly believe it,
the best throat and lung medicine
that's made" Easy to prove hes
right. Get Z triaf bottle free, or
regular soc or $1.00 bottle. Guar
anteed BY al druggists.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, removing
gravel cures diabetes, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all
Irregularities Of the kidneys and
bladder in. both men and women
Regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren. If not sold by your drug
gist will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of $1.00. One small bottle
is two months treatment and sell
dom fails to perfect cure. Send
for testimonials from this and 9TH
er states. DR.. E. w. Hall. 1926
Olive street. St. Louis, Mo. Sold
by Estorge Drug Co. and others
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
THEODORE H. PRICE TALKS
ABOUT THE COTTON
MARKET.

Theodore H. Price, in an inter
view today said that the Cover
nors of the Cotton States and the
farmers of the South were very
much to be congratulated upon
the result of the New Orleans
meeting. "That meeting" he
said, "frst put the world upon
notice that the cotton producers
of the South were determined in
telligently to protect their prop
erty, and did not propose to have
the fruits of their toll wrested
away from them at below the cost
of production. Since that time
although the large short interest
in the market has been contin-
ually increasing their crop esti-
mates. spinners have been buying
and the market has gradually i'm
proved.
"For the week ending today,
spinners' takings of American cot
ton aggregate 447,00O bales.
These are the largest single weeks
takings on record in the history
of the trade, and attest most dra-
matically the disposition of spin
ners to buy cotton at present pri-
ces.
For the first time in the his
tory of the trade also spinners are
making contracts which run in
many eases two years ahead. Fu-
ture contracts for delivery in
August, 1913, are being daily
traded in Liverpool, and several
instances are reported of con-
tracts for delivery as far ahead
as 1916.
"The worldwide belief in the
comparative cheapness of cotton
at present prices in thus finding
daily expression, and the present,
crop. however large it may be, is
being in effect sold to spinners
for one and two years ahead" F"
Mr.. Price said that even the
richest estimates promulgated by
those most bearishly inclined did
not exceed 100000 bales. He
said that although he himself be-
heved that such estimates were
the grossest exaggeration, he did
not think the market was likely
to go any lower even if the world
became convinced the crop was
as large as these figures suggest.
He said: "This years consump-
tion as estimated by Ellison will
be 100000 bales. If the crop
be 100000 the indicated surp-
lus is only 100000 bales. There
are about 1000, 900 cotton farmers
in the South, according to the
United States Census, and if each
farmer held on the average bale
and a half of cotton. the surplus
would be more than taken care of.
and the price again rise probab-
ly to eleven or twelve cents a
pound"
Mr.. Price said that he became
convinced last Autumn when he
was in the fields with the Price
Campbell Cotton Picking Ma
chine that once a farmer hauled
a bale of cotton back from the
gin, and put it or a pair of fence
rails in his back yard, no power
on earth, legal or physical, could
wrest it from him until he receiv-
ed what he considered its value,
and, said Mr.. Price: 81 earnest
ly advise that this policy be per-
sisted in.'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
pose as the necessary amount had
not been windrowed previous to
the freeze.

pose as the necessary amount had
not been windrowed previous to
the freeze.
Segura is grinding 1000 tons
daily, and is making a big hole in
the crop. last week disposing of
over 10000 tons cane; the output
while not as large as desired, is
satisfactory, with slight'increase
over last week.
At Loizel the cane is being
windrowed, which will require
more than Is days 10 grind. The
amount of sugar per ton could
not be determined as there had
been no settling up, but was not
very satisfactory, being less than
l30 lbs. per ton.
"A visit to the new Maria Cen
trail factory disclosed everything
in first-class condition. with cane
arriving from the four quarters
of the compass, by trolley from
the bayou, by Frisco cars, by
plantation cars, and by carts with
horses, mules and oxen. A huge
pile Of cane has been stored. The
house is of modern type. being
nine rollers and crusher-ba-
gasse as fine as sawdust. All the
machinery working smoothly.
The construction Of this house is
a credit to the young men Of our
narish who have done most of
the work. Mr. Gilbert D. Won
Phul being the consulting engi-
neer, Messrs. Silvio Broussard
and Thomas Gonsoulin being the
construction engineers. and now
taking off the crop, Mr.. Divide
Thiel being in charge Of the three
vacuum pans, with Mr.. j. P. Liz
zard, assistant Mr.. Walter Brous-
Sand electrician, who admirably
handles all the motors by elec-
tricity; Mr.. T. J. Hancock is the
chemist, a worthy sc;on of a
famous sire. Mr.. Paul Heno book
keeper. and, last, but not least,
the Nestor Of Iberia sugar manu-
facturers, Mr.. Adrien Gonsoulin.
whose energy and enterprise. in
the face of innumerable Difficult
ties has evolved this great factory.
At Vida factory, Mr.. Oscar
Broussard, manager, everything
was working yell, with a salts
factory output and plenty of
cane; over 5000 tons had been
put into the bag. Capt. Aucoin.
the veteran sugar-maker, pre-
sides at the proofsticks. John and
Robert Angers are the capable en-
gineers, with Mr.. A. Vuillemot in
the Office.
Tha- -concens,ls Of opinion is
t a cane will be lost in
Node in Sugar Planter.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
THE ENTERPRISE AND
Observer, Consolidated
Subscription $3.50 Per Annum
|. ". FISHER, Editor and Propdistx.
OUR SENATORIAL CANDI-
DATE.

In the Lafayette Advertiser OF
Nov. 10th appeared the subjoined
article:
"Now that the senatorial cam
paign Of the 18th District is in full
swing it is but proper for the peo-
pie of Lafayette and of the en-
tire district to seriously consider
the merits Of the respective can
didates in order to make ar In
telligent choice next January
There are n'ow three aspirants for
the two Offices to which this dis
trict is entitled-Fernand Mou-
ton, of Lafayette, Attorney Wal
ter j. Burke, of New iberia and
Attorney Emile Vuillemot. of st.
Martin. -
Mr.. Mouton being a Lafayette
man, and, We believe, capable OF
rendering good service to his own
parish and the State at large.
deserves our first consideration
and should be unanimously en-
dorsed at the polls on election
day.
Another and very strong rea-
son why he should be supported
and not alone by his own parish,
but by the citizens Of St. Martin
and iberia parishes. is the fact
that Lafayette parish has for a
dozen years or more accorded the
senatorial honors to Iberi'o and
St. Martin, and on the principle
that turn about is fair play, is
rightfully entitled to the senator
ship this time. With nothing
dercgatory to our sister parishes,
Lafayette now claims in simple
justice if nothing, the right to
name one of the senators in the
approaching primary and we feel
confident that the voters of the
other two parishes will view the
question in the same light, espec-
tally when the personal qualifi-
cations of Mr.. Mouton are taken
into consideration. As the press
and leading men Of all three par
ishes have with practical unanim-
itv. endorsed Mr.. Mouton's can
didacy. his nomination seems as
sured beyond per adventure and
the only question yet to be set
tied is the size of his majority.
Born in Breaux Bridge thirty
three years ago, Mr.. Mouton re-
moved with his parents to Lafay-'
cite parish at an early age and
his education in the pub
lie schools Of this parish. When
yet below his majority he started
out in life with nothing but en-
ergy and native ability as the
foundation Of a business career.
Embarking in the insurance line,
Mr.. Mouton, by dint Of hard
work, perseverance and intelli-
gent effort, soon established HIM
self financially and acquired an
enviable business reputation. His
wide and extended experience in
business affairs has given him IA
miliaritv with the world and the
principles which govern men and
his influence in the legislative
hall will soon be potent factor.
Thoroughly inbued with Demo-
cratic ideals and conversant with
the needs Of the people Mr.. Mou-
ton may be relied upon to do all
in his power to protect and pro-
mote the public interest.
We are glad to note the en-
of him by prominent
citizens all ever the parish and
throughout the district and we
bespeak for him the united sup
port Of his own parish and hand
some majority in the other par
ishes of the district.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
yzxDugo HOGS oH1APLY.

II soy beans are worth from
81 SO : bushel when hogs are sell
ling at 5 cents q pound. to $2.51
! bushel with hogs selling at s
cents . pound, as was shown at
Indiana experiments, certainly the
Southern farmer who can grow
from 20 to 40 bushels Of soy beans
per acre, which the hogs viii harv-
est without cost. can afford to
grow this crop for hog feeding,
rather than continue to feed corn
alone.-Progressive Farmer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and did. Today am well and strong
and do all my own housework. l owe
my health to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and advise my
friends who are afflicted with any
female complaint to try it.'-Mrs.
ORvILLE Rock, r. Il. No. 5, Paw Paw,
Michigan.
If you are ill do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
For thirty years 1t has been the STAN
dard remedy for women's ills, and has
positively restored the health of thou
sands Of women. WhydOn't you try it?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

Just to think of a full-grown
object the Transformation of the
revolution in China having for its
government Of that country into
republic! If this movement
succeeds why shouldn't it be rea-
sonable to believe that Louisiana
may go Republican some dayi--
Ex.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

If all people knew that neglect
Of constipation would result in Sc
we're Indigestion, yellow jaundice
or virulent liver trouble they
would soon take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, and end it. Its the
only safe way. Best for bilious
ness, headache, dyspepsia, chills
md dehilily. So at ~ drueeists
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

A writer contends that for the
definition of "hOme" as "the
place where a man can do as he
piesses. There might be much
advanced in favor of the PROPOSE.
tion it is the place where woman
can do as she pleases-at least she
generally does. Well, why ao1i
Who makes the home Every
ideal home owes its greatest
charms to woman's part in its
making. Man is aware Of that,
and the American man generally
accepts woman's exclusive domin-
ion in the home of her unques-
toned right. his privilege being
to finance the enterprise and to
enjoy the comfort which the pre-
siding genius provides for him.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
Chamberlain s st ,na h and Liv-

Chamberlain s st ,ra b and Liv-
er Tablets do not sicken or gripe,
and may be taken with perfect
safety by the most delicate wo-
man or the youngest child. The
old and feeble will also find them
a most suitable remedy for aiding
and strengthening their weaken
ed digestion ard for regulating
the bowels. For sale by all deal
ers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

placement. l could
not be on my feet for
"a lopg time. My
physician t re a t e d
me for seven months
without much relief
and at last sent me
Ito Ann Arbor for
an operation. l was
four weeks and
came home suffering
worse than before.
MY mother advised
nae TO t,rv lydia
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
CalOnel is Bad.

But Simmons Liver Purifier 10
delightfully."- pleasant, and its ac-
ton is thorough. Constipation
yields, biliousness goes. A trial
convinces. I'm yellow tin boxes
only.) Tried once, used always.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

The people Of Germany are the
greatest users Of the past cards
for inland correspondence in the
world, 1,548, SOC, 900 cards having
been used in the Empire last year,
while Japan used $50. .O00, 900, the
United States 855.579, 900 and
Great Britain 838, SOC, 900.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25
WOMEN
MAY YAVOlD
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

The following letter from Mrs.
Crville Rock will prove how unwise
it is for women to submit to the
dangers of a surgical operation when
it may be avoided by taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
She was fOurWeeks in the hospital
and came home suffering worse
than before.
Here is her own statement.
Paw Paw, Mich.-"Two years ago
7 suffered very severely with a dis
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

l suffered very severely with dis.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-25

t a cane will be lost in
Node in Sugar Planter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-24
ANNOUNCES CURE
FOR TUBERCULOSIS
Special Gable to The rimes.pispat

lSpSSia. 1dOic 10 ne 1lIneS- DlepAtCh,1
London, July "a strange and
new cure for tuberculosis was an
nounced to-day by a man named Bry-
ant, who worked in the coal mines at
Bradford. When Bryant began to feel
the ravages of consumption. he began
the breeding of maggots. and there
was an immediate and marked i'm.
provement in his health This led him
to the belief that the gas of the putri-
fed meat upon which he bred the
maggots was the cause. His daughter
who was also affected, was given SINH
lar treatment. and in two months be-
came a robust girl, WITH a gain in
weight OF seventeen pounds a wealthy
man of the district has given $4,000
for the erection of a building for a
test OF the cure on a big scale
John Burns, president of the local
government board. ordered the medi-
cal officer of the West Yorkshire
Health Department to inspect Bryant's
establishment
Analysis of the air brcathed by the
patient, shows that its principal con-
sutuents are ammonia, and they are
trymethylam, which even In a weak
solution destroys microbes in a few
hours.