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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-10-24
RETRIEVED BY LINCOLN.

John Hodgdon, Woodbridge Ave-, An
sonia, Conn, writes: while stationed
near Norfolk, Va, one of my comrades
attempted to desert. He was captured
and sentenced to be shot Twelve men
were picked for the firing squad. A grave
was dug, and it caved in. 4 second was
dug and it also caved in. He had been
blindfolded and was sitting on his coffin
when a reprieve was received from Presi-
dent Lincoln"
SERVICE WITH THE OLD IRON BRIGADE.
D. S. Chaplin, Greenwich, n. Y, sends
an interesting account of his service in
the civil war. He enlisted at the first
call for two years men in the Spring of
1861 and entered the field with the ODD
y. Y. S. NJ. Passing through Baltimore
the regiment had an encounter with a
mob, one man being killed. The 22d n.
Y. was brigaded with the 14th Brooklyn
(Red Legs, 9th n. Y, Both n. Y, and
Berdan's Sharpshooters, the brigade, Com
rade Chaplin says, being known from its
formation as the "Old Iron Brigade"
QFirst), First Division, First Corps. At
the end of his two years enlistment Com
rade Chaplin re-enlisted in the 123d n. Y,
in which he served until the close of the
war. When Lee surrendered the regi-
ment was near Richmond. Soon after
they received orders to march to Wash
ington, which ended their active service.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-10-24
SCATTERING.

T. W. Douglas, Plainfield, Wis, writes
that he served one year and eight months,
but during that time he saw more hard
service than falls to the lot of the aver,
age soldier. He was first i'll the 10th
Wis, but later was transferred to the Sd
and went with Sherman to the sea. He
was ut Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree
Creek, Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Atlanta,
Ringgold and other battles.
Mis-. Narcissa NJ. Sapp, Beaver Greek,
Col, writes that several of her family
served in the Union army. Her husband,
Jos. Morton Sapp, enlisted Aug. 20, 1868,
in the 18th Kan, and was mustered out
in August, 1865. His brother, David Sapp,
and his wife's brother, Edward AIinter,
enlisted in the same regiment. Another
brother OF Mrs. Sapp enlisted in the I'd
Kan. Cav, was captured at Dripping
Springs, and was shot down by the rebels
while a prisoner.
III. ]. Peep, West Depere. Wis, writes
that he served in Co. Il, 18th Wis. His
command was considered one of the fight
ing regiments from the Badger State"
still he sees no accounts of its many bat
ties. Why does not some comrade of the
old 18th Wis. write its history?
Elijah H. Forbes, Co. |, list Mich. L.
A., Mt. Pisgah, Ind, writes that his COM
mand was mustered into the U. S. serv-
ice, Aug 20, 1862. Col. ]. X. Smith was
Mastering Officer. The battery saw serv-
ice with the LIST, 9th and 7th Mich. Cav,
and had some exciting adventures with
Mosby, Ashby and other bands of rebels
in the East. They were at Gettysburg,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
The following was received from
Jennings La Wednesday afternoon
jennings La Aug goth, 1901,
Oil in Paying Quantity.

The strike made in the Jennings
Oil CompanY'swell yesterday morn
ing Is said to be of sufficient flow
to pay by attaching pump, and If
q gusher is not found after going q
little deeper that is what will be
done. A gusher ls preferable Of
course and the company is going to
have one if it can be found.
A rock drill was taken ont thi.
morning which would indicate .
prospect for making use OF such an
instrument. We scannot learn oil
whether the driliers have not reach.
ed the cap-robk but their actions
point toward tha; fact, and il snch
be the case you had better keep
your eyes open for ! spouter.
A report was circulated around
the city the same evening that !
gusher had been struck at the above
mentioned well but this was proved
later T. unreliable BY the fore
goings.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
THE VENDOME.

We had the pleasure of going
through the Vendome theatre this
week, and were agreeably surprised
at the many improvements made in
the play house since last season, the
auditorium has been repapered en-
tlreIp and all woodwork re-oiled
all the old scenery has been repalnt-
ed and three drops added one a
parlor scene being Of especial beauty
The dressing room facilities have
been doubled there being now 8
good size rooms neatly furnished.
The old piano has disappeared
and handsome rich tened instru-
ment now rests in Its place. In face
the whole theatre has undergone
thorough repairs and to all appear.
ence Is new building, Mr.. Murray
the Manager tells u that he has
some % plays booked the majority
being we'll known attractions of a
high order. Herman the great will
oper the house on September 9th,
mention of whom will be seen in
another part of this issue.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

The New Orleans Harlequin of
Aug 20, prints a large picture Of
Mayor Tom johnson: Under which
is tsMayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleve.
land Ohio, great American who
should be our next President.
In an adjolned article Harlequin
compares Johnson to Bryan and
says johnson IS the better man
because the threatens more to do
things.
The article, .plendldlY written
which praises johnson to the skies
ends with the following, "When
blow Is to be struck he strikes,
and there is no fiiigree dancing
about the ring, 1t is regular solar
plexus. At this distance his cleo
ton to the executive office of the
City of Cleveland Is like a dream,
a fairy tale.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

A Dramatic Club was regularly
organized Wednesday evening at
he Mathews home in East End.
There was quite number of young
people present, the meeting being
a very satisfactory one. 1t is the
Clubs intention to secure at least
20 members. and to produce plays
from time to time, within the City
and in nelghborlng towns.
The Club which will be known
as the Jefferson dramatic Club or.
gahized with the following officers.
w. L. Grant President,
n. r. Mathews Secretary.
Miss. A. B. Mathews Treasurer.
Samson Chauvln Business Manager,
Dave Davis Stage Manager.
Jno. N. Davenport Property man,
A Committee composed of S.
Chauvln, Dave Davis. Harry Turn
er aud W. 1. Grant, was appointed
to draft rules and regulations some
to be submitted at the next meeting
Of the Club which will be held or
NJ ondaY September 2nd at s P. M.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
IMPROVEMENTS IN SIGHT.

4
Oil Wells. Prospectors are out
after soptionso and borlngs will
soon be commenced.
Government Post Office Building,
appropriation authorized by Con-
gress for $50, 600. Site secured.
Electric Trolley Car Line, cover
ing II miles. Franchises all
secured and the work Of construc.
ton is expected to begin this
Spring.
A NavigAble Canal to the Sea. A
bond proposition to be submitted to
the people.
improved Sewerage System.
A new Railroad to extend from
New iberia to Gueydan lnVelmillon
parish. Grade stakes all set.
A Tobasco Pepper Sauce
Factory. Business organized and
he product will be pnt upon
he market al au early date.
Moss Charcoal Oven5. Site
secured and work begin
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

We have gathered the following
information from o~e of the strikers
as to the cause of the second, strike.
On last Saturday. Chris. Bauer
worker IN the Sash door and blind
factory had 1870 to his credit and
according to the agreement should
have received 2.25 for which he
asked. Mr.. Bertrand the foreman
asked HIM to take even two dollars.
A dispute arose over the difference
of a quarter which finally ended in
Bertrand ordering Bauer to 90 to
the Office and get all his pay, that
he was discharged.
Another man negro named
spencer was employed on last Sun
day cleaning out the boilers, and
other machinery in the boiler room.
When steam was raised Monday
morning 1t was found that the boil
ers leaked. Spencer through orders
from the Office was discharged.
These two happenings which led to
the discharge OF Bauer and Spencer
the striker tells us brought on the
second strike.
1t seems that all of the white
laborers did not walk. ont, good
many of them staying at work,
among them the President of the
local Union Bertrand, and their &C
ton is beng vigorously discussed
and condemned among union men.
1t was reported to us by another
striker that Mr.. Dallas had TOLD
foreman Cochran TO discharge every
union man one by one. Mr.. Dallas
denied this fatty and the striker
when asked could he prove it said
no, that zone Of the other men had
told him he heard Cochran say SC
at Dinner. !" This second strike We
greatly deplore, and though we a.
first were inclined to sympathlze
with the strikers, we think that thu
later action was too hastily taker
in face of the facts. We publish thu
strikers story simply as their sid,
of the controversy as we have thai
of the Mill owners.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

The news received this week
that the Anse La Butte Company
had struck salt, in fact had gone
some 100 feet in salt, and still Dor
ing, has, caused quite furry
among persons interested in the
Breaux Bridge field. a gentle
man with good deal Of experience
and somewhat Of a Geologist, adj
Vanced the opinion that, oil will
never be struck at this we'll, for
the reason that oil will not pene-
trate rock salt, aud that, the oil
vains struck near the surface will
be the only oil. found He contends
that the oil coming to the surface
ct the Pourcio spring and that
struck near the surface by the
4nse ia Butte people had never
come from below the large salt
sfrata Others contend, giving
dozens Of reasons, that the finding
d salt not only improves the
IF finding oil, but makes
/ certainty
ME plain fslcl II the matter 81
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31


ID feet Of solid salt isn't to be
sneexed at, even by the Anse La
Butte people, news received Thurs.
day evening said that the drill had
at last gotten thfoagh the sal layer
had gone Eve feet through sand
into rock where the ak inch drill
remained, the message went on to
say that the SIX inch pipe would be
pulled up that evening and the
nine inch run down completely cas- :
ing off the salt, The drill il now
some 600 fest down, go Of the din
lsnoe beane through sol,d nalt.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

no one knows just what will be
found, no one has even been down
1900 feet in the Earth, and ever
drilled to that depth at Breaux
Bridge so, as the man from Joplin
Missouri said. "You have got to
show u.s. The Anse Butte drill
ers and those of the Pioneer Com
pany are steadily going down, and
a few weeks will tell the tale, all
theories in the mean time go for
naught.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

HPiles are not only in, and OF
themsel yes very painful and annoy
ing, but often greatly aggravate
and even cause other grave and
painful affections. and should, there
fore not be neglected. TABLER's
BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT is a great
boon to sufferers as 1t will cure
them. Price SO cents in bottles
Tubes. Is cents. At the Estorge
Drug Go.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

The Anse La Butte people have
struck salt, we receive the in
formation from officers of the
company that the drill has gone
thrugh 80 feet Of solid rock salt.
This valuable find will not cause
there to stop boring, they say that
they are after oil aud will drill
until they get 1t
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
New Iberia Has

Several Oil Companies, now or
ganizing.
Strong Indications of OIL
A Population Of 6,9I5.
New Electric Light Plant, cost
$40, 900.
WaterworIs, just completed, cost
$50, 900.
/ Cotton Factory, capital stock
800, 1000
2 Ten Ton Ice FACTORIES,
/ Cold Storage Depot,
FouudrIes and Machine Shops,
2 Sawmllls,
8 Single Mills, one of the largest
IN the State,
3 Sash, Door and Blind Factories
Newspapers, weekly.
l Newspaper, daily.
Job Printing Offices,
Telephone Exchanges,
Cotton Gins,
Round Bale Gotten Gin and
Press,
Cooperage (BarreD Factories,
l Ship Yard and Ways,
4 Brick FACTORIES,
/ Dry Pressed Brick Factory,
l Rice Mil, capacity doubled
this season,
3 Cistern Factories,
9 Corn and Grist Mills,
l Corn Husklng and Smelling
Mil,
4 Lum5 Yards,
2 Mineral Water Factories,
2 Wholesale Beer Refrigerator
Depots,
4 Coal and Wood Yards,
/ Steam Laundry,
l Cotton Seed Oil Mill,
l Soap Factory,
l Wagon Factory.
/ Carriage Factory,
Wholesale Grocery Houses,
2 Wholesale Drug Houses,
| Wholesale Hardware House,
Wholesale Liquor House,
8 Railroads, all belonging to the
Southern Pacific system.
4 Churches, Catholic, Methodist,
Episcopal and Presbyterian.
| l Masonic Hall.
| | Board of Trade.
First-class Hotels.
/ Wholesale Fruit House,
Building and Loan Associations,
| New Pressed Brick Passenger
Depot.
Iron Bridge across the Teche,
Banks, one State and two
National,
Steam Fire Engines, and severa
organized FIRE companies.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

main strength comes from the South
and why?
In Louisiana the faction Nc
Klnley through Hanna has recogg-
nized and given office, does not re-
present one tenth of the republicans
Of the state but what ever dellega-
ton it served to the republican
nominating convention that delega-
ton will be the one recognized
Hanna having Issued his lnstruc-
tions beforehand, aud no matter
what the large majority of repnbli-
cans may ssY or no matter what
they do, the Hanna men will be
seated That's why Hanna counts Oh
Louisiaua's rate ard the rates OF
the rest Of the Soui bern delegates.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
New GoQ9rta, and Baby CARR
ages at Mcp shQn'a.


President j, r. Suberblelle Of
the New iberia Milling and Devei-
opement Go. informs us that the
company will start its Rice Mill
aud round bale gin Monday. The
oil mill and soap factory will begin
operations about the mi IDLE of
September.
Il is the intention Of the company
to work the soap works the year
round m king four grades Of soap
ranging from the common olive to
3 fair article Of toilet soap.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
HUMOR.

Probably the man whose wife
owrs pug dog has the sympathy
of the dog.
II husband and wife are unable
to 60 away for the summer Trey
can start qaarrel at home and
have a little outing.
There is one redeemlng feature
about a foldi ,g- be |. even the most
timld female doesn't lave to look
under it before retiring.
A financial journal publishes
rates for discovering counterfeit
bank notss. What the average man
wants i a few simple rules foi
discovering the genuine article.
Said an Irlshman: IF a Yankee
was cast away on .desolate island
he'd get up early next morning and
2 i every inhabitant . map Of tn
place. 2
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

Reliable information says that
Senator Houma seems to have the
republican presidential nomination
q biz mercy. and among the siates
thst IRE counted y Snre for the
hoodler Il Loafsiaaa lnel III
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
NEW IBERIA Is

The County seat.
The Fourth City Of the State.
l25 miles west of New Orleans,
153 miles from Beaumont, Tex !.
the new oil field.
237 miles from Houston, Tex.
900 miles south Of Kansas City,
50 miles above the mouth Of the
Teche.
Is miles fr ON the Gulf Of Mexico
coast,
% feet above sea level.
6 feet above highest water ever
known, 1881.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
81 A YEAR,

Mayor Sam. Jones OF Toledo
Ohio was the principal speaker at
the convention of the League of
American municipalities held in
that City Aug 23rd.
The following part OF his adj
dress is so fine that we cannot re-
frain from giving it to our readers.
1--WE know little of political liber-
ty in this country yet. 1t is only
in our dreams that we have achiev-
ed liberty. see little hope until
we evolve into better men and
women. The best soluatiOn of
public problems is found in Walt
Whitman's remarks: Produce
great persons; the rest will follow.
ssParties are built to please boss
es. They are used to-day as a
clever device to deceive the un-
wary.
ssThe contempt / have for court
and the judiciary is for it's assum-
ed wisdom and virtue. The right
to vote has no value until we have
learned to think. This idea of
worshipping a political structure
only begun is the most deadly
heresy taught to-day.
IF people had kept burning tai
low candles we never should have
got to electric lights, and if no.
body takes an interest in politics
we shall never improve.
s'The government must get rid
Of the last vestige of aristocracy.
One naval gentleman recently said:
Men from the ranks are not fitted
to appear in society
1--WE are trained to believe
rather than think. Government
cannot be improved without a
change, and change cannot be &C
complished SO long as party sys
tenn prevails. The par ty bosses
today are the kings and queens
who rule America.
Il believe in nomination by free
petition without primaries or con-
vetions. / believe in the initiative
and the referendum. There is nc
room in America for man who
separates from the masses. The
word gentleman is becoming in
tolerable. There is nothing SO
deadly to democracy as exclusive
ness. The booming of the party
system will be the barometer in
debating rise Of liberty.
seThe average citizenship il
American is the highest in thu
world, and the average citizen i
is what counts.
"Anything true is practical
You cannot coerce people int
righteousness. Police courts ar,
charnel houses for the destruction
Of human sauls.'
Mayor Jones address closed til,
convention, which will meet mex
year at Grand Rapids, Mich. Til,
delegates went to the Pan Ameri
can Exhibition in Buffalo thi
evening.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

"a Plump cheeks, flushed with
the soft glow of health, and a pure
complexion make all women beautl-
full. HERB1NE lmparts strength and
vitalitp to the system, and the rosy
hue of health to the cheeks. Price,
so cents. At the Estorge Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

"a A grand treat and surprise for
the public of New iberia this sea
son at Opera House, by hearing
sweet strains of music from the
beautiful new Piano, purchased
from the Junins Hart Piano House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

County Court House,
County Jail,
City Hall,
City Market,
High School Building,
Public School Buildings,
l Opera House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
If you have any one visiting you
or know of any local news, let the
IBERIAN know


IBERIAN know.
While IN Company with ex-Pre-
sident Cleveland, on one occasion
lighting Bob Eyens related the TO-
lowing which he styled the most
dramatic instance Of patriotic ac-
ton ever coming under his observa-
ton III the Navy.
1t occurred on the Indiana sand
Evens: !
"Two Ilishmen, Mike and Bar
ney, had enlisted as able seamen.
We had been three months on the |
cruise when the Fourth of July |
came around. The two sailors in
question had arrived in America
from their native land only few
days before they had shipped with
me, AMI although this was their
first experience OF a glorious Fourth
they knew the meaning of The day
and fell 1t TO be solemn duty to
display boundless amount of rev
erence. They happened TO be IN
early watch together. AS day broke
Barney suggested that they fire a
salute from one of the eigkl-pound-
ers on the forward deck.
NO protested Nike twill
r-rouse up the entoire ship
g 'Niver you mind, , retorted
! Barney; you hold this buckst fern
inst the muzzle, so covering the
mouth of the gum, 'and that will
deaden the sound
"Mike d,d as Barney suggested,
and the latter fired the salute. The
gun went off with a mighty roar
and confusion, earring Mike out
over the headra1i aud landing him
in the deep.
ssThe disturbance caused great
ado. / had Barney summoned to
my cabin.
"s Look here my man, said |,
tell me everything that's hap
peued.'
sShure. he faltered, 'and it
was only bit av CELEBRATION av
the anniversary av our indipin-
dence.'
ss' Where's Mike, your male?' |
demanded.
! "Barney bowed profoundly.
sShure and don't ask me, he siam
mered.
| !" 4 mean business, reared.
| Where Is the other Irishnan?'
/ 8 oh, Captain, he groancd, ELe
whit to get bucket av wa-ater,
and if he GENES back as qhik as
he whit, shure and he's due this
very mint.
! "No, Mr.. President, !" added
Evans. with the inlmitable solem-
nifty of expression which is part
of his art as fabullst, "Mlke WIS
never recovered. The tragedy threw
cold water, as 1t were, on tina festl.
| vitles we had planned for that day,
but not a man who was on the In.
diana at that time will ever cease to
reflect upon the sober lesson the oc
currence taught as to sailors duty
to serve his country unreservedly
J at the lannon's mouth.
/ Sunday the Local ball term will
visit Franklin, and play their old
antagonists.
II The r,lston Leader makes the
: following wise remarks which tht
Citizens of our own town would dc
we'll to heed:
Que of the sources of strength In
I a growing young city like Ruston--
and it doesn't cost cent, either
is the enthusiastic, thick and tnIr
loyalty Of every man, woman ane
child in the city, to the city. Never
decry Ruston nor any of its enter
/ prlses, hopes or prospects, an6
, never let any other fellow 90 it ii
. your presence without calling hin
] down. TIE man who doesn't believ,
IN his own town strong enough tt
talk for it and bfag about it and de
: fend 1t when assalled, ought tt
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

"a The Weekly IBERIAN costs
only 2 cents D week. Tell your
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
SECRET ORDERS.

|. F. d A. Masons, Blue Lodge.
2. |. O. O. f.,
3. ]. 0. Q. F. Encampment,
4. R. A. NJ. Chapter,
5. knights of Pythias,
6. Knights OF Honor.
Z. knights of Temperance,
s. A. o. u. W.,
o. G. X. of A..
10. P. X. of A.,
IL. Oriental Order Of Humility,
H.. Hoo Hoes,
13. p. B. O. Elks,
IA. Woodmen of the World,
Is. Societe de Blenfalsance ct
d'Asslstance Mutuelle.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31
IBERIA PARISH.

of which New Iberia is the County
Seat, had population Of &c, 997
ii 1890, and 29, OLD Id 1900.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

Sunday the Local ball term will
visit Franklin, and play their old
antagonists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-02-28

Marjorie had just returned from a
visit to the old homestead in Tennessee.
where a colored nurse nearly 100 years
old was still an inmate. 1t puz-
zled her that Chloe should be called
"auntle" by her mother and the family.
but at last she accepted the fact and
did likewise. Her pIaymates, troop
Ing in to welcome her home. began to
enumerate their possessions acquired
during her absence.
I've got a black pony" crowed
Charlie exultantly.
Eve got a new baby brother" cried
Jessie.
MN! That's nothing; I've got two
of EN-" retorted Fred.
Mariorie's eyes flashed. "Ohg' she
cried. "Iye got a heap more'n that;
I've got an auntie as old as Mefusela
and black as tar."-Leslie's Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-02-28
La Gripne Qniekly Cured.

In the winter Of 1858 and 1899
was taken down with a severe attack
Of what is called La Grippe" says F.
L. Hewett, prominent druggist Of
Winfield, H. The only medicine
used was two bottles of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t broke up the cold
and stopped the coughing like magic.
and have never since been troubled
with Grippe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break up a severe cold and ward off
any threatened attack Of pneumonia.
1t is pleasant to take, too, which
makes it most desirable and one of
the most popular preparations in use
for these ailments. For sale by R. S.
Freeman & Son.