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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13

After blowing in" half a mil
lion dolIarst George Pendleton
Bowler, "the Harvard spend
thrift" is working in Boston as
clerk for $15 week and what
is more he is living on it. 1t is
pretty hard work for this young
man, who is said to have spent
$57 900 in one night in New York,
to buckle down and live ON $15
week, but Bowler has been do
ing it for many months.-Prog-
reS9.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13

A cross, restless baby is a sick
baby and the stomach or bowels
are generally the cause of the
trouble. McGEE'S BABY ELK
IR Is q quieting and restorative
syrup that never fails in these
ailments. It corrects sour stom-
ach, 1ooseness Of the bowels and
feverishness. Contains no opium,
morphine or narcotic drug Of any
kind. Price 25c and SOC per bot
tle. Sold By Estorgs Drug Go,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13

American Beet Sugar Company,
were on the stand this morning,
following the testimony of Mr..
Broussard and Mr.. Dickinson
Item.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13
Itching Piles.

/ want you to know how much
good your Hunts Cure has done
me. / had suffered with Itching
Piles fifteen years, and when I
was travelling through Texas a
man told me of your Hunt 8 Cure.
| got SOC box and it cured me.
JOHN BRADLEY,
Caney. Kans.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13

Mr.. Valancey f. Fuller heads II
recent article about q Michigan
dairy farm, Where Cleanliness
is Paramount. That would be
a good motto TO hang on the wall
of every dairy for if there is one
place IN the farm where cleanli-
ness is paramount. that place is
certainly the dairy. Any lack OF
cleanliness there means lack OF
quality in produce.-Starkville
Progressive Farmer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13
No Calomel Necessary.

:. The lnJuFlGsss- elect and un-
pleasantness Of taking Casprel y
done away with by. Simmons
Liver Purifier, the mildest kneN0
liver medicine, yet the most thor
ough in action. Put up in yell
low tin boxes only. Price 25c.
Tried once, used always.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13

If you eat something which dis.
agrees with you, don t let it work
it's own way through. It's slow
process and makes you feel bad.
Get rid of it quickly by taking
dose of HERBINE. 1t drives our
impurities in the stomach and
bowels and you feel better immed-
lately. Price soc. Sold by Es-
forge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-04-13

Do you use clgarettes9 Do
you favor a law abolishing cigar
ettesY" These questions will be
submitted to a vote of 12U0OO
school children in Los Angeles
and in that county. The school
officials are confident that the
children will vote against cigar
cites. Similar tactics may be
pursued in other cities of the
State. The children in the vari-
ous schools will vote by raising
their hands. Teachers will count
the votes and record them.-Ex.
Newark post., 1912-12-11

are Jointly and severally liable to the full
value of their lands for the payment OF
the bonds, that may be issued upon them
the American farmer will probably do
some serious thinking before giving it his
financial endorsement, and he should at
least be assured that it will be of as much
benefit to him as to the man who seeks
cheap living and the man who seeks "A
good, safe investment.
CO-OPERATlON.
The end sought by organization is CO.
operation. 1t is entered into to promote
the general welfare, AS it is resorted to
by the unscrupulous and the vicious for
selfish purposes. Business cooperation
in the Grange has never sought to form
trusts and combine, nor to corner the mar
ket in restraint of trade to enrich the
farmer at the expense of the consumer.
1t has sought to bring the producer and
the consumer, the farmer and the man
ufacturer, into closer relations, and thus
to dispense with the unnecessary middle
men for the benefit of all. For nearly
half century stores, banks fairs, fire
and life insurance companies, and va
rious other cooperative arrangements
have been conducted in the name of the
Grange. As might be expected, failures
have been plenty for warning. On the
other hand, successes have been abundant
/ bal
good business principles, to show that
even in these times of fierce competition,
farmers efforts at business cooperation
may he made successful. Most of the
organized Grange states do some cooper.
ative business, and are constantly work.
ing to enlarge their Orctations. Patrons
of New York have recently organized a
system under which they may order
almost anything desired on the farm
through central Office direct from the
manufacturers from whom goods are ship
p Il to the purchaser at the lowest OBJ
tainablc prices at the time. The Nation
al Grange adopted a resolution creating
Il bureau Of information in the office OF
the Secretary, which is to receive infor'
nation from members of things for sale
and communicate such information to in
quiring purchasers, and it is making in
vestigation through a special committe,
into the advisabilty of organizing Ma
tional Grange fire insurance company.
I'm Delaware we have not been wholly
negligent of the opportunities for work
ing together We have arrangements fo
purchasing many of the things needed OF
the farm. and many local Oranges hay,
found special opportunity for pra"tica
ro.oncratiou in business. The eXcclIcm
lcoHtiHHrd on page g.
Newark post., 1912-12-11
Want Ads for Farmers

Only a comparatively feC
readers Of newspapers realize
the benefit Of the Want Ad De-
pGrtment. II IS q cheap form
Of advertising odds and ends.
For the farmer 1t IS al,cays q
paying proposition. Suppose
you hare a cor, feiC pigs that
you would be aCiLiing to sell.
PIT 1t IN the Want COLUMN
and rest assured y0u ariU get
the customers. Then again, q
farmer often sees achero he
could handle heifer or colt
during the aCinter, With a Ht-
lie extra forage, he has on
hand, he can by feeding 1t
make q dollar or so aOithOut
any extra arorh. But he has
not the time to hunt them up.
Run IN an Ad something like
this =
WANTED-Calues. Would
bug 3 or 4 calrcs, # price IS
r5ght.-
You UjU get an ansWer
There isn't q farner !" THIS
comn2unity but Uhat could
haze an Ad in our Want De-
portment at O pratt to him.
Newark post., 1912-12-11
OT|CE
To The Taxpayers of
White Clay Creek Hundred

The Taxpayers of White Clay Creek Hundred
are hereby notified that will be at the following
places to receive County Poor, Road capitation
and Dog Taxes for the year 1912. .......
Will be at the following places BETWEEN
the hours Of to II and to 4 P. NJ. 1858
Newark, Browns Store
Aug. |, Sept. 6, Oct. 3, Nov. Z, Dec. S
Newark, Lovett's Office
Aug. 8, Oct. II, Nov. "A, Dec. II
Christiana Hotel
Aug. Is, Sept. n, Oct. "a, Nov. Il, Dec. ~
Newark, Washington House
Sept. I3, Oct. 81, Dec. 70
Newark, Deer Park Hotel
Sept. 20, Oct. 10
LINDSEY S. WILSON
Hid. Collector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
The Masked Cavalier

One of these he consigned to will. who seeing that the women mounted, mounted also and the three rode away into the night in silence, leaving the attendant be- hind.
 They rode toward London, and never spoke or slackened pace until they reached Putney. At large wooden house which stood apart from the others they alighted, giving their horses to one who was already waiting and entered the build ing,
 Will was shown into a small paneled chamber where, for a tiIne he was left alone len came to him a cavalier whose face was concealed by a black mask.
 The form was that of a man advanced in life, but of a firm and stately carriage His dress was of rich and costly kind, but so soiled and disordered that it was scarcely to be recognized for one of those gorgeous suits which the expensive tastes and habits of the time prescribed for mcn of rank and station.
 He was booted and spurred, and bore about him as many marks of the road as Will himself. All this the young man noted, while the elder mans eyes regard ed him with equal attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Most Wise and Gracious

No wonder that the wise and virtuous king denounced vengeance against all women. which he certainly should not have done had his sense of the kingly duty not compelled him-for he was rather of an old woman himself.
 When his most gracious majesty penned with his own hand a consignment of these witches to everlasting wrath and devised most gracious means for their confusion and slaughter, not day passed in Merry England but at least one witch was burned or most graciously hanged or drowned.
 Yet in spite of all the efforts put forth by the most wise and gracious of mon archs, the press of the times-a most meager one-teemed with strange and ter rlble stories from the north and the south pr the east, relative to witches and their unhappy victims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Through Wind and Rain

'I am a rough, blunt yeoman," said Will, and little know why I came here except that I was. sent for. If there be aught I can do to help or aid you name it and on the faith of a man who can be se- cret and trusty I will stand by you until the death.
 The women retired a little space and conversed together in a low voice. He could hear them sob and moan at times.
 When the two women had been in con- versation for time they turned back to Will and it was the younger woman who spoke now. You have offered to help us she said follow us. friend"
 Wills self possession was now quite re- stored and he needed no second bidding. Through the wind and the rain and the mud and the mire they walked for fully half mile until they turned into a dark lane where suddenly starting out from beneath some trees under which he had taken shelter a man appeared having in charge three saddle horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
A Joke and a Kiss

But here arose double difficulty, for not only did John Rodgers combat tne resolution of his nephew with all the words he had-which were not many-but the young lady. around whose waist Wilrs arm was, combated it too with all the tears she had-which were many.
 Will, however, was infiexible and. re- plying to his uncle's objections with a joke coaXed the young lady into a smile with three short whispers.
 As it was plainly apparent that Will would go upon the adventure. John Podg- CTS offered him first class charm out of his own pocket-which Will declined to ac- cept. Then the young lady gave him a kiss-and this also Win returned upon the instant.
 In less than five minutes Will. With a good cloak over him and sword girt to his side, was upon his horse at the door of his uncle's house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
A City of Dreadful Sights

At the corner of some streets great bon fires were burning to prevent infection from the plague, of which, 1t had bean rumored several citizens had recently died
 The kites and the ravens feeding in the streets-the only scavengers which London then maintained what he carried on his cart, came sweeping down upon him.
 There was distant fires where the wood and plaster tenements wasted fiercely ana whither crowds made their way, ciamor- ing eagerly for plunder, beating down fiercelv all who came in their path and yelling like devils let loose.
 There were men flying from runlahs who pursued them with naked weapons, hunting them savagely.
 There were drunken, desperate robbers issuing from their dens and staggering through the open streets where no man dared molest them.
 There were vagabond servitors return ing from the Bear Garden, where they had had good sport that day with their dogs-some of which they now left torn and bleeding to die in the road.
 Nothing seemed abroad but cruelty, violence and dirorder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
John Podgers' Gifts

There was but one person who enter tained the Least doubt of John Podg- CTS gifts as a witch finder and that was his own nephew-a wild, rowing young fellow ,of 20-just at the foolish age when there are no regrets for the past, inc present is,delightful and the future Is secure.
 More than all this. Will Marks-for this was his name-was in love with the pret- tiest, rosest young swoman in the village of Windsor.
 John Rodgers was a broad, Dutch built person of substance-a substantial burger He was born in the town where he lived and where, at last. he came to be com fortaby buried. He was a very hard eater, as men of his build often are.
 He was a hard sleeper likewise, and divided his time pretty equally between his two favorite forms of exercise. He fell asleep when he had done eating and took another turn at the trencher when he aWoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
On Pressing Business

One fine midsummer night a group of people was gathered in this place and were listening to the narrowing recitals of Will when horseman dashed up and halted before the porch.
 Where is John Podgers?" cried the horseman, checking his steed so abrupt ly that he threw it back upon It's launches.
 "Here," cried a dozen voices, while a dozen hands pointed out the plump John Dismounting the rider threw his bridlo to one of the many who stood ready to receive it and approached the great witch finder, hat in hand, but in great haste.
 Whence comes ye?' said Rodgers delib- erately.
 "From Kingston, master" replied the man.
 And wherefore?'
 "On most pressing business"
 "Or what nature?"
 "Witchcraft"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Disappointing the Worthies

At Kingston as the time passed With out any news of Will the excitment grew tremendous and matters were serious.
 A band, of venturesome burgers went so far as to proceed in broad daylight to the gibbet and, finding nothing to assuage their curiosity, came back apd drank portentous potations of ale to soothe their perturbed spirits.
 It really was something of a disap- pointment to those worthy men, when will Marks came riding into the town. in a cool and collected state, merely announced that he had done for the witches, and rode away.
 When he came to his native village Old John Rodgers, was sitting upon the steps of the town hall crying low ly and taking maps between whiles.
 Having embraced his uncle and as- sured him of his safety. VIII mounted table and addressed the crowd now assembled there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Witch Broth for a King

And that rowing rascal. Will Marks, went on loving the rosy village maid, and even had the effrontery to laugh a little not too much, for Will was wise in his generation, though the was only 20 years oid and in love-at the weird and awful news.
 You may believe that the little. town where he lived and loved was alive to the exigencies of the occasion, and upon he Kings birthday they boiled a witch md sent a bottle of the broth to his gra- .ious majesty, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, with a dutiful and loyal address.
 But his most gracious majesty was 'ather frightened at the gift and, piteous- V looking around for some one upon whom to bestow it, he gave it to the Arch bishop of Canterbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
An Authority on Witches

But John was not always eating or al- ways asleep. though the scandal of inc town so reported. He was mighty wide awake upon the subject of fat beeves, and on witchcraft he was such authority that his fame had extended far beyond the limits of his country.
 Being, as has been said, a man of suo- stance-and also a widower-it might have been supposed that John Rodgers was a happy man. But appearances are often deceptive. So they were in the case of honest John.
 His knowledge of witchcraft made him unhappy and disturbed what would other wise have been a. luxurious and somno- lent existence sinking through twilight to the grave. He knew too much-which is often the bane of men.
 That was in the reign of James the First of England and the Sixth of Scot land--that royal Solomon who, besides being the "most learned fool in Chris tendom," could smell a witch fire leagues off and could write voluminously-not to say antically-concerning their little tricks and Wiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
The Functionaries of Kingston

Now. said will to the stranger, who had mounted and was waiting for him, up and, away. Upon your mettle. ffieni and push on.' e % waved his cap to the rest, put spurs to his steed and the stranger and the Wen- turesome Will were off like the wind.
 The good people of Kingston were in their first sleep when Will and his guide came dashing into the town and drew rein before house where several grave funetionaries were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the celebrated witch finder. John Podgers. for whom they had sent.l
 Their messenger was a volunteer, man who, when the matter of putting stop to the --ing on of the witches under me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
A Task Proposed

Thou art young and bold and would be richer than thou art" said the elderly man, finally.
 The first two am.' replied Will. the last I had scarcely thought of But be it so. Say that I would be richer than l nm what them"
 me way lies open before thee now
 show it to me-.
 First let me inform you that you were brought here last night lest thou shouldst have told thy tale too soon. It was at first intended that you should have taken the body from the gibbet. But I had taken 1t before you arrived there.''
 I am no blab; not l." said William
 Good returned the man in the mask. Now, listen. Thou art here and the need is desperate. I propose this task to thee.
 Convey the body-now confined in this house-by means which I will show yod-- to the Church of St. Dunstan in London tomorrow night, and thy services will he richly repaid.
 Seek not to know whose corpse it is. I warn thee not to know. The murders of state policy, its victims or avengers had best remain unknown to such as thee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

The story of "WHll Marks and his ad- ventures was one of which Dickens ap- parently intended to make an extended story. It is one of the most dramatic stories he ever wrote.
 He had an idea of publishing a weekly, which should, contain several short stories by himself and at least one continued story If the story Dickens had in mind ''panned out" he made 1t a continued one If his mind grew weary of the sub ject or the pressure of the many other phantoms and fantasies which came croNding in thick and fast upon him be- came too great he would stop, and. going on in the line of least resistance, would complete his. story.
 The Old Curiosity Shop" became novel, and the adventures of ''Will Marks" remsined-and has remained-al- most unnoticed. For it did not grow.
 But every lower of Dickens-every lover of the English, h,language-sh read it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
In the Reign of James

Everybody knows that in the reign of t'lis Scottish Solomon there fourished divers old women who much disturbed the realms by riding on broomsticks and in- hicting divers dismal tortures upon Christian men, sticking pins and needles Into them and causing them to walk on air with their feet upward
 It was naturally most disconcertng to woman when her husband came home late after the lodge' or from sitting up with a sick friend'' to see him knock upon the door with his heels instead of his hands, while he combed his hair upon the door scraper.
 To make the cows go dry to prevent the butter from coming in the churn were the days work of those witches of the reign of the first James; besides an hun dred other pranks no less objectionable and many more which were improper be- aides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Taking Advantage of a Sensation

Witchcraft Everybody looked aghast at the breathless messenger and he looked aghast at everybody.
 Everybody, that is, except Will Marks, who took the opportunity not only to squeeze the young lady around whom he had his arm, but also to actually kiss her-nohody looking at that moment.
 It is reported upon good authority that young men will do this sort of thing when they are not closely watched-will steal kisses from the ruby lips of the girl whom they are about to marry even though the coy maiden holds her head away back and protests against such liberty.
 Anyway Will did 1t and cried out, "Witchcraft." in such a loud tone that it almost drowned the sound of his last kiss which, it must be acknowledged was d resounding one and in any other cir cumstances might have attracted atten- ~ fs,f,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
A Message from Kingston

The messenger turned toward Will with frown and repeated the words more solemnly than before.
 Then he told his errand which, in brief. was to the effect that the good people of Kingston had been greatly terrified for some nights past by the hideous revels of crew of witches who met beneath the gibbet situated about mile from the town, upon which gibbet was hahging the body of gentleman who had, in some way, incurred the anger of his most gra- cious majesty.
 Apparently they did not know the name of the gentleman-he had simply been brought down there and hanged by the royal order.
 That was nobodys business, but the nightly meetings of the witches was every good citizens business. and it had to be stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
The End of an Adventure

"Take it. said the men in a low voiceI and be happy These have been hastyl obsequies and no priest has blessed this work. There will not be the less peace with thee hereafter for having laid hi bones beside those of his kindred.
 Keep thine own counsel-no less forl thine own sake than for ours. And God be with you
 Will stood hesitating when the twi men who were bearing the torches sud- denly extinguished them and he was left in darkness. He heard the retir- ing feet of the mourners. Tn, the dark ness he heard them closing up the grave.
 Finally he so far got his wits as to grab my purse more tightly and mako for where he saw through the crack of an open door the gleam of light.
 He passed into the street and made the best of his way toward his native village.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
The Oppressed and Helpless

Suddenly out of the darkness and driv- ing rain which now swept over the plain he heard voice cry Look, it has dropped down and now stands as If it lived"
 The speaker was close beside him; the voice almost in his ear. Will reached out his hand and grasped woman by the wrists The woman fell upon her knees while. the form of another and an older woman stood beside her.
 say, who are you that troubles even this obscene placer, said the older wom- an where is the body? You wear no l.v- cry that marks you for an hirelins of the government. Are you a friend to us? The friends of such as we are few in num- bers.'
 '.I am no foe to the oppressed and help less. replied Will. Are ye among that number?"
 We are" said the cider woman in a deep and commanding voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Given Up for Lost

It may be imagined in what state of mind the wiseacres of Windsor and Kingston were during all this time.
 Of course the rosy lass who had kissed Will sgoodbye in perfect faith that he would make good on his ad- venture was inclined to be hysterical.
 John Rodgers ate more and slept less than usual. If Will had only taken the charm he had offered him John felt that his nephew would have been all right But as it was, of course the foolish boy had been carried off by the witches. Upon the fat cheeks of John Rodgers one or two tears rolled down, for he liked the rash boy.
 As for the rosy young woman. her state was hysterical and she besought with all her prayers and tears that the great witch finder do something to rescue her absent lover from the hands of the mowers of evil,