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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-22
First Basic Change Made.

Determination TO cqualize livestock and
grains and their respective products IN
the Underwood tariff bill has been
reached by the subcommittee considering
the agricultural schedule. IT has been
agreed that II cattle, sheep, hogs wheat
and oats are to remain dutiaDle. az the
Underwood bill Classics them. then "A
duty shall be placed on beef. mutton,
pork. wheat -four and oats: or. If these
products are to remain on the free list.
the raw materials VIII be covered into the
free list.
This is the first basic tariff change 10 he
planned by Senate Democrats since the
Underwood bill came from the House.
Whether raw materials and their prod
ucts are TO be free listed or all are 10 lie
made dutiable has not been determined,
but that all would he treated alike was
asserted to-day by Senator John Sharp
Williams. chairman of the Subcommittee
which has the schedule in hand. The de-
csion 10 equallze these schedules, II also
was reported, had been reached with the
knowledge of the President. and not with
out his approval.
Another problem confronting the Demo-
cratic leaders is the anti-dumping clause
I'm the Underwood bill, which makes no
provision for articles on the free list.
This clause would assess an additional
duty not TO exceed - per cent on imports
sold I'm this country for less than the
foreign price. but il is not made 10 apply
10 the free list and some Democrats In
sist that the free list should be included.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-22
Efficient and Progressive.

In the statement ii was declared that
the object OF the organization was TO
secure during the next four years an Ell
fcient and progressive government for the
City Of New York" AS to nominations
the committee says:
THE committee is primarily interested
I'm securing the nomination and election
OF members OF the Board Of Estimate
| (Mayor. Controller and President or the
Board OF Aldermen and borough presi-
dents). and Of the District Attorney OF
the County of New York.
1t hopes 10 name a ticket which VIII
be composed OF men Of such standing ana
ability that those party organizations IN
which devotion to the city's good pre-
dominates over selfish interests will, With
| out thought Of trade or dicker, unite IN lis
support. The committee will also, in the
same spirit, seek 10 bring about non
partisan nominations for other municipal
and county offices.
In selecting candidates the committee
will confer with and welcome suggestions
from citizens in all walks OF life and rep
resentatives Of civic and political organi
cations in sympathy with the movement
II will. so far as possible have its ticker
placed on the primary ballots under the
designation Of party committees, and also
| by petition name its candidates under
separate column on the ballot for Election
Day"
The importance of a non-partsan adj
ministration of city affairs is discussed
After saying that the principle has been
accepted by the Republicans the Progress
siyes and many Democrats, the statement
goes on.
1t is rejected and bitterly opposed by
the group of bosses who control Tam
many Hall. Although these men are out
Of sympathy with the party leaders and
out of harmony with the spirit or the
Democratic party In state ana nation
under cloak Of an honored party name
again this fall they will call upon all ma
tional party Democrats TO be loyal to the
organization.
Their only purpose Is 10 gain control
OF the city government In their own IN
terests. However honest and able the
man they place I'm official position. he AT
once has to choose between two masters
for the interests OF the bosses and the
needs of the city are not the same. The
election this November will determine
whether ours shall be an efficient ana
progressive government or a government
by secret forces for selfish ends
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
FIGHTING FOR THE MASSES.

A Mississippi attorney in seek
ing the spot light by fling a suit
againt the Illinois Central and
Mississippi railroads in which he
asks for $5O,00O,OOO III penalties
and that the roads be ousted from
the State for an alleged violation
of the law against railway merg-
ers. OF course the fact that the
law was passed many years after
the Illinois Central took over the
Valley road does not cut any f9-
ure with this defender of the
peoples right who will show how
the despised corporations have
the poor country by the throat.
And then he will lose the case.
The next time he runs for office,
though, he will point out his
great record of how he fought
single handed the trust octopus
and the sOulless railroads and
how he sought to save the coun-
try from ruin by the "malefac-
tors of great wealth, y but with
out avail for they controlled the
courts, the legislature, the news
papers and every other damn
thing but him, who alone had the
nerve to fight. Great applause
from the red necks. News
Star.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
LAND BARGAINS.

Deep, rich soil, producing in
abundance every year the crops
that top the market and mover
glut II. Pure artesian water and
salt air make the lowest death
rate on record. Winters delight
ful and summers cooler than in
Illinois. Lands yield 20 per cent
yearly profit on present prices
and double in value every three
to five years. Rainfall AZ inches
well distributed; but irrigating
water abundant If desired. Un-
irrigated corn yields 40 to 60
bushels per acre; irrigated 70 to
100. Ideal CATTLE, hog, mule,
dairy and poultry country. Great
for fruit, melons and winter truck.
Fish and game plentiful, big and
little. Write for booklet giving
experiences Of big farmers, little
farmers, old settlers. new settlers !;
in good years and bad years !;
from ! year to % years, az told
by the farmers themselves
MAGILL LAND CO. Raw C;tv
Texas.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
PLEASANT is RIGHT.

Colonel Pleasant, attorney gen
eral is right in his fight against
the Tensas Levee Board transac-
ton. Fraud cannot be comprom-
ised. no matter how high the Of
fetal may be who would sanction
such. Governor Hall must stand
behind Colonel Pleasant IN tins
matter; for him not to do so
would mean that he was willing
to be a party TO it. For the state
of Louisiana to stand by and see
several million compromised for
800, 900 would be an unparalleled
case.-L. G.. Times.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Communion

Anyone interested in the treatment of
Consumption should get one of the book
lets telling OF recoveries by the use Of
Eckmaa's Alternative. Coughs. Stubborn
Colds and Pneumonia may be the begin
ming of more serious troubles ckman's
Alternative is the effective remedy. Read
Mr.. Kanaly's statement:-
Saratoga, N. Y.
Gentlemen For ive or six years was
troubled with cough and expectoratiOn. !
also had a high fever. My case was de-
clared Consumption by my physician. !
was given God Liver Oil, Creosote and
other medicihes. all without benent.
AT Christmas time, 1903, ! was not ex-
pected to live. Calling DIR. II. H. McCar-
thy, he advised the use Of Eckmans Al
terative, which l took with excellent re-
suits, and was entirely cured. have
gained In weight. go out In all wealth.
ers and have had no cough or cold what
ever. l give these facts to encourage
others to use Eckman's Alternative"
(Sworn Affidavit) JAS. w. KANALY.
Eckman's Alternative IL effective In Bron.
chitis. Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat and
Lung Troubles, and in upbui1ding the
system. Does not contain poisons, opiates
or habit forming drugs Ask for booklet
telling Of recoveries, and write to Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa, for more EVIL
dencs. For sale By all leading druggists
Estorge Drug Co., New Iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
JUSTIN DENECHAUD IS MEN
TONED AS NEW CON-
MISSIONER.

Baton Rouge, La, July 26.-it
is stated today that when E. u.
Bl uner resigns his Office as com
missioner of agriculture and I'M
migration, Justin F. DenechaSd
is likely to be given the chance
to fill the unexpired term. The
question of whether or not
primary election will be called
or whether the governor has the
right to appoint temporary or
acting commissioner is also being
discussed.
Justin F.. Denechaud is now In
charge Of the immigration work
under Commissioner Bruner and
has many friends who are ad-
vancing his name for the office.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

DR.. Dodson should be content
with his vindicatjon as it now
stands and not institute a civil
suit against Messrs. Bruner and
Halligan as has been intimated
from Baton Rouge. The case is
one of honor and not dollars and
cents. DR.. Dodson has been
fully indicated and his thou
sands of friends throughout
North Louisiana rejoice with
him, but he will lose many OF
them if he goes further and tries
to turn the affair into a money
proposition.--Ex.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Nav Be Something in Dreams.

Belief in the prophetic power OF
dreams has run ring around a rosy
Men formerly thought dreams fore-
told future events. dreams gave good
advice for the regulation Of ones 1u-
ture conduct, dreams told where TO
find lost articles. Then as we grew
more sophisticated we regarded dream
omeus as mere superstition. Lately
some of the closest investigators oi
dreams have begun to switch to the
former opinion.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Aid for Short-SiQhted.

A German doctor has devised re'o
lutionary method of correcting poor
eyesight. 1t is telescope spectacle
and is claimed to be the best ana
healthiest method for near-slghted
person to bring objects close to the
eyes and thus see well at distance
The glasses are a combination or a
convex objective with concave eye
niece and have to be fitted most care
fully to each person.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Amer Is Not Manly.

Let this truth be present to thee IN
the excitement of anger-that to be
moved by passion is not manly, put
that mildness and gentleness. rs they
are more agreeable to human nature.
so also are they more manly. for In
the same degree in which mans
mind is nearer to freedom from all
passion, In the same degree also Is IL
nearer to strength.-Marcus Aurelius.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

Trappers in st. Bernard are be-
ing advised of the recent decision
of the Supreme Court upholding
the law requiring those engaged
I'M that occupation to procure
licenses, as the law provides. A
test case was made by the Con-
servation Commission, with
Mortimer Morgan trapper, as
the defendant, and the decision
in favor of the commission. This
settles the question as to whether
trappers should pay a license, and
hereafter the law fill be strictly
enforced.-StJ Bernard Voice.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
FINEST TOBACCO in THE
WORLD.

Perique, a unique tobacco,
raised in this country, is limited
in quantity, and the district pro-
ducing it is confined to small
section Of st. James parish, on
the east side of the Mississippi
river, Louisiana. The total pro-
duction is about 100000 pounds
a year. This tobacco is perfect
ed by an involved method Of
sweating and curing, which was
developed by the Acadians OF
st. James Parish. Meschaecebe
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

Col. Rutfin Pleasant, Attorney
General Of the state is holding
onto that Tensas Delta Land
Company case with the tenaclty
that would put a thoroughbred
bull dog to shame. And he Is
right. The people of the state
glory in his determination to night
the case to the last ditch. Coz.
Pleason made a public statement
as soon as if was made public that
the case had been compromises
that he would continue to prose
cute the case on the part OF the
people of the State until he was
ordered to discontinue his efforts
by the same authority that
caused him to take hold Of 1t
the governor Of the State. lie
has now formally notified Mr.. )
w. Summerlin, secretary of the
Tensas Basin Levee Board VIII"
requested that he dismiss the
suit, that he will not take cog
nizance of the compromise enter
ed into by the board and the
Tensas Delta Land Company and
that he will do his best to press
the ease when it is called up for
trial. Col. Pleasant does not not
believe in compromising eases
where charges of fraud and graft
are alleged. RustOn Leader.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Kent Scholars at Work,

In Scotland up to the middle of the
eighteenth century, the usual school
hours were from 8 a. m, till p. M.
with two breaks of an hour earlier
and worked so long as daylight last
ed. No alteration In the hours was
made on Saturday, and even on SUM-
day certain amount OF school work
was done. The holidays were re-
stricted to day at Candlemas and at
Whitsun, and fortnight In the au-
tumn.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

Plato, Aristotle and Cicero believed
that dreams foretold future events II
rightly interpreted. Artemidorus OF
Epresus, who lived about the middle
of the second century, wrote books of
elaborate rules telling how to inter-
pref dreams. Among other things he
says that he who shall dream he has
lost q tooth shall lose friend.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Kind That Glows

1t Is worth recalling just now that
there Is etiquette to be observed even
in being warm. In an old volume for
the instruction of youth young lady
declares herself to be "all Of amuck
OF sweat and is at once severely re-
buked by her governess with Hush,
miss! Horses sweat, men perspire,
but ladies only glow"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
His Comment,

"They say that women keep ~
wheels of commerce going Maybe
so. Here's a woman's program when
she buys anything: She opens
handbag, takes out purse, opens the
purse and takes out a coin, shuts the
purse and opens the handbag. shuts
the handbag and adjusts her veil. !
think business would slump If man
had to do all that every time he made
q fve-cent purchase"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

Here is character" given 10
servant on leaving her last situation:
"The bearer has been in my house a
year. less II months. During tHis
time she has shown herself diligent at
the house door. frugal in work, mind
full of herself. prompt In excuses
friendly towards men. faithful to her
lovers and honest when everything
was out of the way."-London Tit-blts
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper viii b. pleased 70 learn
that there ~ least dreaded dseass that scisnc
has beea able - cure b Ill ~ stages. and that ID
CAtasyh- Name CAtArrA Cure y ths only positive
cure A0W known 70 The medical maternity. CAtArrh
being . coastisusionA disease requires . constitu-
tional troasmsoG Halls CAtAfrh Cure taken tn
tsmAlly. asting dirsetiy upon the blood and mucous
surfaces ef tAe system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of ~ disease and giving the patient
etrsastA ~ bshehs W tAs eonstsutioa and assist
~ nature II doing ~ WORK. The proprietor have
- 1ssh fAith b ~ punitive powers that they offer
One uu1rel OoliAn for any saas that Il falls 70
surs oeo1 for l)st Of teesmonials
Addre0 =. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo. O.
eold By On Druggists SSe.
Tnhe UAl1O Family PUN for cunslipAtton.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
CASTORlA
N lAAnts and Chil1fcn.
ID I'D Ym Have Always Bought
., ::::: -: . &tNzZzZa

If every man and every woman
in Louisiana We're boosters, thrS
state would be by virtue Of its re-
sources and opportunities, lead
ING the rest Of the country in a
very short time. There is moth
ing that captures people like con
fidence in yourself and the right
kind of eloquence backed by facts
and figures.-Assumption Pho
neer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Picked Up In Colorado.

Some years ago In western min
ing town man was found dead in his
hotel room. hanged to bedpost by his
suspenders. The jury of miners
brought in the following verdict at
the Coroner's inquest: Deceased
came to his death by coming home
full and installing himself for his
pants"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

anu Was Hot regular,
my head ached all
the time,1 had bear
ing down pains and
my back hurt me the
biggest part of the
time, l was dizzy
and had weak feel
ings when l would
stoop over, it hurt
me to walk any dis
lance and l felt blue
and discouraged.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Kind That Goes Astrav,

A dispatch from Pottsville, Pa, says
that letter mailed SO years ago has
just reached it's destination in that
city. Without reading the story, We
are willing to wager 10 to / that 1t
contained a remittance that the ad-
dressee simply had to have the day
after 1t was written or have all sorts
of trouble.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Jealous Mans Queer Freak,

A man named Bours has been ar
rested at Venice, Cal, charged with
shaving the head of his bride In ut
of jealous rage to make her look un-
attractive in the eyes of other men.
The bride, who Is only seventeen, and
much younger than her husband, COM
planned that he overpowered her,
clipped her tresses close, and then ap-
piled lather and razor until her head
looked like billiard ball."
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
DOUBLING Human LIE.

In 1856 the public health conditions
OF New York were In SO low a state
that the average length of life OF the
inhabitants was 30 years. In 1913
these conditions had been improved 80
that the average length of life was
% years. Thus the value of human
life. reckoned In terms of time alone,
mad more than doubled In less than
half century.-Century Magazine.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Wonderful water Vlne."

One of the wonders OF the Guate-
mala jungle Is the water vine," a
black, snakelike, leafless stem, drop
ping from the ceiba and mahogany
trees to which 1t has climbed 1t is
said to contain quart of water to
every foot. When the stem is cut the
water spurts forth in refreshing
stream. Moisture is drawn up from
the soil, and filtered through the pores
of the plant
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

The following notice appears In the
Weybridge (EngIand) parish maya
zine: "A request has been made that
owners of dogs will endeavor to pre-
vent their attendance at St MichaeIs
church. A collie, an Aberdeen, tox
terrier and some others have OF late
presented themselves, not knowing
that they are not welcome VISITORS
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Gpod neErripti0n

Little Emily's mother had gone
shopping. Upon returning she
brought home to Emily pair Of
pink socks fashionable for smart chill
dren in summer. That evening some
ladies called upon her mother. Emily
left the room, and short while after
the three-yearo returned with her
socks on. Look" she exclaimed to
the visitors, mother bought me a pair
Of low-neck stockings"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
preuarstlon for knowledge.

No man can learn what he has not
preparation for learning, however near
to his eyes is the subject. A chemist
may tell his most precious secrets TO
a carpenter, and he shall be never the
wiser-the secrets he would not utter
to a chemist for an estate. our
eyes are holden that we can not see
things that stare us in the face until
the hour arrives when the mind IS
ripened; then we behold them, ana
the time when we saw them not is
like a dream.-Emerson.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

The loss of 100000. 900 bushels
of corn in Kansas because of ex
cessive heat is good for seven
teen lines in the news report.
Governor Sulzer, Mrs. Pankhurst
and the baseball scores still com
mand the usual space.-Philadel-
phia North American.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Toward the Rjuht.

/ find the great thing in this world
is, not so much where we stand, as
In what direction we are moving. To
reach the port of heaven we must sail
sometimes with the wind and some
times against it--but we must sail and
not drift nor lie at anchor.-Oliver
Wendell Holmes.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

Every dollar spent at home
adds to the prosperity of the
community if DeRidder people
would make it a point of honor to
patronize home enterprises when
ever possible the town would III
crease in population and wealth
by leaps and bounds. Try 1t
and see.-DeRidder Enterprise.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

Nothing rejuveuates like marriage
Look at Jane Towie. Jane was once
an old maid Jake Hopkins took pity
on her and married her last year, and
three months ago. as everybody
knows. Jake fell off his barn and
killed himself while juggling with a
jug of applejack. And Jane, the plain
old maid. is now JLne, the dashing
young widow.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Hen Puts Sermon on Eaq.

Arthur Moore, farmer living near
Shuqulak, Miss, found an egg on
which appears the words Watch and
Pray" In raised letters as perfectly
formed as If nodded. The wv" and
"P" are in capitals and the others let
tiers In lower case. Moore says he
found the egg in nest with two 9TH
ers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Trying to Be Resjuned.

so you've lost your nice pussy cat"
sympathized grandma, hearing sad
news. Too bad! l know how you
loved him. You miss hiE dreadfully,
l SUPPOSE "Oh, yes, | miss him
some.' six-year-old John replied, with
an air OF chastened sorrow, but then,
grandma, since I've heard so much
about this germ business l try to
think it's just as WELL"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02

We are prone to laugh at the
frills and frailties of fair woman.
but a man never feels so ridcu-
lous as when his carriers drop
down below his shoe tops in full
view of the hurrying throng, and
some small boy yells, Look out,
Cap, you re losing your suspen-
ders. New Orleans States.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
Good Reason for His Enthusiasm.

When a man has suffered for
several days with colo, diarrhoea
or other form of bowel complaint
and is then cured sound and well
by one or two doses of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy as is often the ease,
it is but natural that he should
be enthusiastic in his praise OF
the remedy. and especially is this
the case of a severe attack when
life is threatened. Try it when in
need of such a remedy. 1t never
fails. Sold by all dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-08-02
FORGOT All Pauses.

When Tommy began to read his
mother tried to teach him to observe
the punctuation. He learned to call
the periods dots. One day a laxative
woman called at the house and when
she left Tommy said 20, mamma.
didn't that lady talk? She didn't even
stop for the dots, did she?"