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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06
Demand for Copper.

In our last issue, attention was
called to the great growth of copper
production. This production, how
ever, has not equalled the demand,
which rs so great that all reserve
products in this country and in
Europe are exhausted. Notwith-
standing the great increase but
10 per cent ard the consumption IN
greater ratio, resulting IN the
complete exbaustOa of reserves a.
stated. The capacity of the gsea,
copper mipes of the lake and other
'eglops Of the United States are
axed 10 their utmost. There is
Immediately south Of us, in our
neighborlng Republic Of Mexico,
some of the grea.eatscapper- deposits
in the woEd-rich in silver. and
gold, too--they are beng rapidly
absorbed By American and foreign
capital, many million dollars having
been invested therein within the
past two years. The superior adj
vantages that Mexico affords for
mining are becoming
known and appreciated. In the
richest part of the copper belt 0;
the Mines of Ell Progreso
Copper Mining Company, whose
advertisement appears In this issue,
ire situated. In the line of profit.
'ble investment nothing better
'ould be desired, and as the Com
)anY's policy Is not to limit invest
nents to large sums, but rather to
invite the cooperation of alI,.it is
'oped that many will avail them
Ives OF the opportunity presented. |
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06
173 PER CENT. ANNUALLY.
That's the Profit Copper, the Ar
ticle-MeXico the Country.

"El Progreso" IN it's group OF SIX
mines has some Of the richest copper
ores in the richest mining country IN
the world. Ore runs 10 per cent cop
per, , OF. silver, trace OF gold, total
value about $43 ton, and in two OF
the mines, in addition to copper and
silver, ore contains g per cent to 81
per cent quicksilver or mercury, about
sl05 ton.
The great Lake Superior copper
mines-Calume and Hecla, Wolverine,
Tamarack, Quincy. etc-that annually
return millions, run only from So to
81 ton.
Boston and Montana years ago sold
for $I5 share, to day S275, paying $40
per cent on investment.
United Verde sold for soc share,
today stock not in the market and pays
1866 per cent on investment.
Calumet and Hecia sold for 81 a
share, to- day worth $500, and pays on
investment 10000 per cent.
Entire capital stock of United Verde
was offered for $l5O, coo and refused.
Senator Clark, later, paid $500, 900, and
to- day he has an annual income from
this property of over $l3,000,O00.
If this is possible here with labor six
times higher than in Mexico, with ore
five times less valuable, with fuel five
times dearer, and everything else in
proportion, do you doubt that Ell Pro-
gresO will return I73 per cent and more,
annually, to original investors, to first
stock holders who contribute the money
to start "ball rolling" who are on the
ground floor?
Am experienced, know the country,
the people, the language, lived there
Is years, know the mines of this section
of Mexico, and es1tatingly state Ell
Progreso is the best; have been worked
tor generations ip Mexican way, and
supplied the copper for the surround
ing country. mo attempt was ever
made to extact the gqd, silver or
quicksilver.
A modernf4 40 ton concentration and
smelling plant-smelting only the SAB
ore--will return S400, 900 per annum;
thus Sig, $40 for treatment, equals S33x
40 tons equals $500 day, for 300 days
equals $s96.oo0. This will pay 26 per
cent on SI,500,000 total capitalization.
Par value of shares 500. 100000
shares are treasury stock, and 100000
of this to be sold very low to raise
money to start things when price will
be greatly advanced-l00, goo at I2o
(all soId), 100000 at I5c, 100, 900 at 20c
00,0O0 at 25c.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06

We were asked on Wednesday
10 suggest to the Are department
the use of a code Of signals for th.
purpose Of informing the genera
public as to the status of fires
whether a cOnflagration is expected
to be general when it is under con
troll, etc.
We think this is a very timely
suggestion, New Iberia is now OF
such size that the location of a
night fire by reflection, or the
hight it sends forth, is well nigh
impossible. Hence, the division
of the town into districts; the
adoption Of a code of bell signals:
the establishment of a system Of
electric alarms are all subjects
which our gallant firemen and the
council might inaugurate greatly
to the advantage of the city.
This suggestion is very a-pro-pos
just q. this especial time. We be-
ieve that with the advent of the
waterw0rks, which actually seem
near at hand, the entire system of
fire fighting will be changed.
While the steamers will probably
be kept here to satisfy insurance
demands, they will seldom be.
needed to furnish power for throw.
ing water. The firemen will only
need run with hose carriages to|
the Plugs or MIGRANTS nearest the
fire, attach the hose and begin
work.
This suggestion comes from an |
experienced fireman. We believe
It to bea good zone and heartily !
n Re it wv. /
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06

of dirt and dust, through an atmOs-
| phere fragrant with pine and bios
som, up and down bill, on to Mont
gomery, where we arrived to the
dot on schudule time. The officers
of this road are very conSiderate
Of their passengers cOmfort-the
conductor even hesitating to arouse
me from nap to get my signature
| to my ticket, which he knew he
could and did get later. 1t is
pleasing to see the courteous at
tentiOn shown the many ladies,
old and young, who travel alone
over this system.
When at Artesia we fell in with
a lot of commercial travellers who
proved to be a very jolly set of fel
lows. We learned from them that
we could take mixed train over
to Columbus, pretentiou. town
of some 5000 people, and await our
regular train there. This we did
and were pleased with the result.
Columbus has many fine build
ings, and residences; is quite billy,
located Oh the TOmbigbee river,
pretty bridge, and many schools
On our train were a number of
young ladies coming to this point
to attend the State Industrial
School which has already enrolled
some 400 female students. The
buildings and grounds of this in,
stitution of learning are worthy of
the great state of Mississippi. We
also visited the country count house
here which was erected in 1S47.
At Montgomery we have spent
most delightful time. The State
Capitol Building is located here
upon the crest of a hill in the south.
ern portion of the town. 1t was in
its day grand building and to-day
it is more than grand, having as
ISOLATED with it so much of the
history Of this country. Upon the
floor of the front portico is a brass
star, bearing legend, marking the
spot where Jefferson Davis stood
when he took the oath Of Office as
the President of the Confederate
States of America. The State
senate chamber today uses the
same furniture used by the G. S.
Senate. Many, many pictures
and oil paintings Of patriots and
public m u, prominent in the his
cory of both the nation and state
adorn the walls. Many relics of
the war between the states are
carefully preserved here in glass
cases, among Which is especially
the Bible upon which President
Davis's hand rested when he took
the oath of office. One room is
furnished with the SUI of furniture
used by President Davis, preserv-
ing even the linen, hats that he
wore, sword, shoes, uniform etc.
The Government Building here
is very tasty and an ornament.
There are many other private and
public buildings which do much
towards making the town interest
ing There are two cotton mills
here, one-The Peoples-built on
the installment plan.-Mi.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06
To The Council.

Gentlemen of the City Council,
the people Of New Iberia bave just
voted that your Honorable body,
together with a citizens committee
be empowered to have erected in
this city a system of water works
and of electric lights. That this
authority was willingly gwen is
shown by the handsome majOrities
in personal and property votes.
We hope, gentlemen, you realize
that this is no mean trust given
you. 1t is a matter which will for
many long years affect New
Iberia's veal just in proportion to
the manner in which the work on
these two systems is done. If this
work be done in a slipshOd man
ner, costs will acrue to the town
for repairs at very early date.
In this connection we VIII recall
to your memories the fact that the
town of Franklin had water works
and lights put in some two or three
years ago. the work Was not done
Gin wOrkmanlike manner and
her streets at times become i'm
passable from leakage from the
mains. This was probably due to
the fact that there was no cOmpe.
tent person to superintend the lay
ing their mains and to accept the
work.
On the other hand Lafayette
employed an engineer to superin-
tend her plants. Hepalmed off
boiler of his own make and involved
the town in lawsuit, the cost of
a new boiler etc.
We do not mean to say that any
of these "accidents' or mistakes
will occur in New Iberia, but we
wish to remind your Honorable
body that mistakes can occur, and
it behOoves you to appoint on the
Water and Light Commission, as
authorized by Act No. 33 Of the
Acts of 1900, men irrespective of
parties and politics, who have New
Iberia's interests at heart, who
have capacity and who will "with-
out compensation" spend the
money voted for the very best
possible good of the entire people
of New iberia.
Your great responsibility lies in
the careful selection and appoint
ment of their Board of Water and
Light COmmissioners.-W. |
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06

lead, followed by her lord through
the aisle with bowed head and
drawn features to the car plat
form and steps. On the depot
platform was host of friends to
greet the already disconnected pair.
For some reason or other the train
did not move off at once. Every
window in our car on that side
was occupied by pair of heads
who witnessed the very general
and generous greetings. kissing
and congratulating there going ON
with the said brakeman in tie
swim. That poor groom was an
apparent martyr, and seemed not
to know what to do. His confusion
was distressing, at the same time
the source Of much merriment for
D large audience. / have since
how those car windows
struck him from his station on ti.e
iepot platform by the side of his
FLUSHING bride. In his life at thatl
moment how much of paradise and
low mnch OFFS sober thought and
he spirit Of forgivenesss
NAll aboard!" and we were hum
hing along a splendid road bed.
'ft = 2 cradle, surprisingly free
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06

The best chance ever offered of secur-
ing stock in legitimate copper min.
ing enterprise.
Send for prospectus
Organized company on a plan to give
chance to all-big and little, rich and
poor. great and small, none need be
excluded. Ifquick, YOU can own 625
shares for $500, or 625 shares for every
dollar you remit
DAVID B. Russell, President,
FL Progreso Copper Mining Co.,
63 Wall Street, New York.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06
Safety Appliances on the New
Passenger Service of the Queen &
Crescent Route.

All of the passenger equipment
for the new fast tram service of
the Queen & Crescent Route he.
tween Meridian and Shreveport is
now being equipped with safety
gates and extension platforms the
81 ne as are used with square
vestlbules, in order that passengers
may pass to and from the Dining
Car with absolute safety.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06
Our Alabama Letter.

Montgomery, Ala, q 1880.
DEAR JOHN Stranded, but not
busted. The Mobile & Ohio r. r.
Go. is alright for its service. We
left Meridian, Miss, day before
yesterday ct 1916 p m. on their
h-bound Drain arriving at Ar
tssis ct Lao :. N. yesterday. There
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-10-06
For RENT.

600, Acres on Jefferson's Island
con lgnons t, Bob Acres switch,
Very fertile, ample house room. an
ply to. F.F. MyLEs,
New Orleans. La.
The state herald., 1900-05-25
ED OF srEAMs HIPS.
Extremely Fast Time Can he Made, but
at Great Cost


The naval constructors say that 1t
Is not impossible to build n ship that
VIII cross the Atlantic in four days,
Dut they do not consider it practicable
tp maintain that rate of speed, because
IL VIII cost more than 1t will come to.
The quickest time up to date was made
by the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Of
the North German Lloyd company,
winch made the ESQ knots between
Queenstown and Sandy Hook in five
days seventeen hours and twenty sew
en- minutes. The new Deutschland Of
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. company is to
be driven ut the rate of twenty-three
Knots and make the voyage In five
days. Now the North German Lloyd
company has just ordered still faster
steamer, whose name has not been an
nounced. 1t will be 752 feet long.
have engines OF 10000 horsepower
capable of driving her ut the rate Of
twenty-five knots, so as to make the
voyage in four days and fifteen hours,
1t will be the largest as well as the
fastest vessel afloat. The largest
steamer at present is the Oceanic of the
White Star line, which is 7O4 feet long,
The state herald., 1900-05-25
,ut makes no pre,ensions for speed

but makes no pre,ensions for speed.
Shipbuilding has become an exact sci
ence, and the constructors can tell you
what speed can be attained by ves-
sci If they know her horsepower, the
diameter of her propellers and her con-
sumption of coal. 1t is simply prob
lem in mathematics Any steamer
built on ordinary lines can be driven
at given rate of speed provided she has
the engines and the coal capacity, but
the amount Of coal consumed increases
very rapidly with the speed. For ex-
ample, 1t requires twice as much coal
to drive a steamer at a speed of fifteen
knots as would be consumed ut n speed
of ten knots, and four times as much
to send the same vessel eighteen knots.
For every knot beyond that speed, to
speak In general terms, the consump-
ton of coal will be doubled. Hence
the naval constructors hold that the
consumption of coal required to cross
the Atlantic In four days will make
such Il voyage impracticable from II
commercial standpoint.
The state herald., 1900-05-25
rs PER CENT oFF.

Farm News, one of Americas best live
stock and farm journals, price 80 cents a
year, has adopted new and original plan
to get into new homes by making nn un-
usually low price on certain Bargain Days.
The best offer yet is to send it two years to
all who remit % cents to Farm News, Spring
field, Ohio on June /, next Bargain Day.
The state herald., 1900-05-25
A Chance for u Cheap "Trip East.

On June nth, 12th, 23d. July 18th. 10th,
and August 4th, the Union Pacific will
Louis, st. Paul, Duluth, Kansas City.
omaha and intermediate points at rate
OF one fare plus 81 for the round trip.
18th street.
The state herald., 1900-05-25
SEE TO THE WALLS.
a Dagger In schoolrooms and How
provent IL.

= DnnReF IN Sch0OIrOoms shu HuW 90
Prevent It
Owing to the gathering of SO many
different classes Of persons therein.
the interior walls Of churches. school
houses, hospitals, etc., are apt to be-
come repositories of disease germs un-
less preventive measures are taken.
These walls should always be coated
with a clean and pure cement, such
as Alabastine. which is disinfectant in
Its nature and more convenient to re-
new and retint than any other wall
coating. The first cost Is no greater
than for inferior work, while re-
newals are more easily and cheaply
made.
The state herald., 1900-05-25
THE WAR in SOUTH AFRICA

. H''I WIN fF~ wv III Mt NTON
is causing nn increased demand for potat toes nnd
circumstances promise better prices. II you
plant, you will save many bnckaches, much time
and expense by purchasing the Little Giant
Potato Cutter, n complete machine for only
te.00, fully guaranteed Write for free circulars
Agents wanted. Dealers especially solicited.
J. X. Elliott Co, Platteviile, Colo.
The state herald., 1900-05-25
Hairs Catarrh Cure
is n constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

Joseph. have you taken on your fan
ncls while you have such "A terrible cold ?''
that you can't take any more is the yerX,
time to get rid OF them. "
The state herald., 1900-05-25

He-"What makes you wear shoes that
hurt your feet?" She-"Dear me! II they
didn't hurt my feet ! wouldn't remember
thut thCN We're neM.N
The state herald., 1900-05-25

81 knew II would come" what IL it?'
"A Chicago man has had his automobile
built so he can eat his breakfast in II on
his way downtown
The state herald., 1900-05-25

what possessed Sara to get married
in balloonI" II suppose she wanted
to see If anybody came To the wedding
who was not invited"
The state herald., 1900-05-25
$4,000 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
toagcn,s selling our household goods Sell OF
sight. Write c. ii. Marshall Il Co, Chicago

Deaier-"Well. madam, you can have
THIS old lamp for what II is worth to you"
Madam-'Oh. ! can't afford to give you
on IT,"
The state herald., 1900-05-25

"John ]. ingalls, says that grass Is
natures benediction. "Oh. yes: pe0-
pie always talk that way If they ever
have to run the lawn mower"
The state herald., 1900-05-25

ELIZA, statistics show that nearly nll
gardeners die of consumption"
"They must have been bachelors who
hadn't wives to watch them and keep
them from sitting down while they
We're overheated by exercise. Get right
up and go on digging, David!'
The state herald., 1900-05-25

PA, what is cuiet hostility" "Quiet
hostility. little Jim. is the way In which,
when decline to give you nickel, you
faces"
The state herald., 1900-05-25

A Victory and Disappointment.
"Our progressive euchre club met at our
house last night George and took both
the prizes.
Then why do you seem depressed?'
You see. II I'd known we would win
them I'd have got better ones"
The state herald., 1900-05-25

r.hEEn's Han BALs.Nis tho fayorite for dressing
he hair and renewing its life sud color.
HIsptRcokss, the best cure for curns. lsets
The state herald., 1900-05-25
Ar, You U.,nr All,u,, Foot E..o,

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
smarting. Burning. Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The state herald., 1900-05-25

lam sure Plso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ngo-Mrs. THos. RoBpISs,
Maple Street, Norwich, " ", Feb. IL, 1900
The state herald., 1900-05-25

"I wish that meddlesome old profes-
sor wuld stay nway from my studio"
docs he annoy you?" Yes; he's been
coming In here and trying to identify
these birds I've painted"
The state herald., 1900-05-25

Dcaler-"lce has gone up cents" Gus
tomcr-"Oh, short crop. ! suppose" Deal
cr-"No; too few pntrons" !"
The state herald., 1900-05-25

That's Just like Mayme." ''What did
she do?" Game along and offered 10 take
me to a matinee when she knew had TO
The state herald., 1900-05-25

Hook of Choice Recipes
Mas. Mention this paper '
The state herald., 1900-05-25

mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
TOT ehdren teethins softens the gums, reduces In.
nAmmA;ion allnys pain. cures wind collie 25c bottle
The state herald., 1900-05-25
Gas AND GASOLINE ENGINES

For power In your frlntlns onicc will save you
money tm economical power for mining and
manufacturing write for Hthlpgu- and price.
Mining Machinery and supplies, fAlhBAsKr
MotsE Co, iu01-lti2 suyenircnth street
The state herald., 1900-05-25
Denver Directory.

SILVER STATE TYPEWRITER AGENCY, 100
''Champh -t, Denver. Tel. pilA VII buy. sell, et-
change rent repair any typewriter. sell supplies
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-17
A wOman's Awful Peril.

'There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
ton" were the startling words heard
by Mrs. l. b. Hunt of Lime Ridge.
Wis, from her doctor after he had
vainly tried to cure her OF frightful
case of stomach trouble and yellow
jaundice. Gall stones had formed and
she constantly grew worse. Then she
began to use Electric Bitters which
wholly cured her. It's wonderful
Stomach, Liver and Kidney remedy.
Cures dyspepsia, loss of appetite. Try
1T. Only 30 cents. Guaranteed. For
sale by Cornell Bros. and Fisk Bangs,
druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-17
EITHER PHONE.

In their weekly summaries of trade
conditions issued by the commercial
agencies Saturday note is made OF q
tendency to reduce prices. This change
marks the beginning of a new phase Of
the industrial situation. Ordinarily a
downward trend indicates either a
check in consumption or an oyer
stocked market. Neither one OF these
conditions, however, can be said TO be
marked at this time, and instead OF sig
mailing the beginning OF period OF
dullness, there is reason to believe that
a decline in prices large enough to De
appreciable will result in added activity
In many directions. The ground for
this belief is found in the fact that
abnormal. In all branches of enter
prise there has been marked reluct-
ance to buy, and most dealers have
merely kept their stocks in condition
TO meet immediate demands. Beyond
the dealers are the consumers, and
these also have been reluctant to pur-
chase at the prices which have been
ruling. What has been done in the
way of extensions and improvements
or in the creation Of new enterprises
has for the most part been done only
because it was matter OF necessity.
Whatever could be put over has been
held back in anticipation of the reduc-
tions which have now begun, and as
soon as the movement has progressed
far enough, these deferred enterprises
will be taken up.-EX.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-17
MEMORIAL DAY.
II win be FittingIy Observed In Beldine
This Year.

/
The members OF the local G. A. r.
post and w. r. G. propose to jor
hands with the citizens this year ant
hold the Memorial day exercises Ii
Belding. A committee from these or
CARNATIONS has been at work for som,
time, arranging details, and have the
work well along. The various frater
nal societies have been invited to take
part, and several have already signi
fed their intention OF doing so.
The order of exercises will be as fol
lows: Services at the Opera House
about 8 O'Clock, Rev. William Judo
speaker. Some exercises from the
school children and the usual service.
OF the day. When they are over pro
cession will form as soon as possible, in
three divisions, the orders on Wash
ington street, between Methodist anC
Congregational churches, form in line
and march to Bridge street; Mr.. Chas
Wise will have charge. The school.
will form at High School building and
march TO Bridge street and be In ad
vance; Prof. Marvin will have charge
The G. A. II. will form on Main street
and march to Bridge street, taking
their place in rear of orders.
Arriving at the cemetery the school
and orders will open ranks, the post
marching through and taking its usual
place. The orders will march In and
form on west of post. The schools will
march in and take position on east OF
the post. The children and friends
furnish flowers. The children place
them on the graves, under instructions
OF post commander.
1t is requested that stores, shops.
factories and business places be closed
from o'clock until O'Clock so that
all classes of people can observe this
most sacred of national holidays.
The Mayor requests that all citizens
interested in the proper observance OF
the day meet at the city council room
Friday evening, when citizens com
mittees will be appointed to cooperate
with the post in the matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-17

The ancients believed that rheuma-
tism was the work OF demon within a
man. Any one who has had an attack
OF sciatic or inilammatory rheumatism
will agree that the inlliction is demon
lac enough to warrant the belief. 1t
had never been claimed that Cham ber-
lain's Pain Balm would cast out de-
mons, but it will cure rheumatism, and
hundreds bear testimony to the truth
of this statement. One application re-
lieves the pain, and this quick relief
which it affords is alone worth many
times its cost. For sale by all drug
gists.