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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
The Franklin Story.

The Franklin Watchmam-
While we cannot vouch for the
truthfulness of the story, it having
come to us through roundabout
course, we have been informed
that three boys at New Iberia have
decided upon boring for oil upon
their own account, and are now
busily engaged upon their well at
that place. The pipe being sukn
by them is one and quarter in
ches in diameter, and at last ac-
counts had gone down four hun
dred feet and were still tugging
away.
The story goes further to the eff
feet that they began with far less
than the REQUESTED amount of
money to drill an Oil well, even of
thesmallest dimensions, one of them
the chief capitalist, and doubtless
the originator of the scheme, hay-
ing 50 cents, the next in point OF
money-owning 55 cents, while the
third adventurer had not a cent.
But they managed in some way te
get a drill forged out, and enough
pipe to start it in the ground
when a sympathetic citizen came
along and offered them materia
assistance in the way Of an engine
and boiler and other needed APP
pliances, after which the communi
| ty came forward with individual
andvoluntary subscriptions, which
taken altogether, have kept then
going up to now.
It is further stated that one o
the experts who happened by
went upon the ground, and pro
',nounced the probabilities OF a ricl
| find highly in the boys favor.
The Watchman wishes then
much success, if this be so, and W
do not see how the people Of tina
parish could permit them to fall
as far as the means and encourage
ment necessary for oil discovery
concerned.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PAR
ISL OF IBERIA.

|, the undersigned Deputy Clerk
of the 10Th judicial District Court
of Louisiana, in and for the Par
ish of Iberia, hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is q true
and correct copy of the Articles of
incorporation Of the New Iberia
o and Drilling Co OH file in my.
office and recorded in Book 4 of
the Miscellaneous Records at Folio.
Given officially at New Iberia,
State of Louisiana, Parish OF Iberia
on this Gath day of May A. d. 1901
/ g. L. Provost
Dep. Clerk of 10Th Jud. Dist.
Court.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
NUMBER 354

Office in the Town of New Iberia,
Parish Of Iberia, State of Louis
lana, on the day, month and year
first above written i'll the presence
of MessrS. Albert W. Ribbeck ana
Cyril Il. Reynolds good and COM
petcnt witnesses of lawful age who
have signed their names together
with the parties AMI me, Notary
after due reading of the whole
One wo d erased in this act and
one word mtcrlined thereinapprov
ed before signing.
John A Gebert
Geo. W. Dallas
Geo. NJ. Robertson
Il. s. Mcmahon
Leopold King
w. Il. Satterfeld
Il. w. Muller
II. IL. Winters
John Broussard
G. G. Henshaw
p. II. Wissinger
WITNESSES A. w. Ribbeck,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

We have been reliably Informed
that Gen. Miles will begin boring
on Grand Cote very soon. The large
salt deposit together with surface
indication of OIL has made this pro-
parry very valuable; il oil is dis
covered, it will be one of tht
richest sections Of this State. :
Franklin ylndicator.News.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
Oil Panic at st. Martinsviile

st. Martlnsy,lle, La, May IL
Oil was discovered yesterday ip
the very heart of this town, on the
properties of Messrs. -.eonce Peller-
in and Luslgnon Broussard, ex-as-
SCISSOR. The gas bubbles from the
drainage bitches on these places,
and when lgnited burns with a
bright light. A panic prevails. and
preparations are being made to drill
wells at once.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

A flowing oil we'll was developed
near Welsh, this week, by borers
for water, within 800 feet below the
surface. The whole section has been
thrown into great excitement and
enthusiasm. Still the OIL develope-
ment comes eastward and nearer to
our immediate section.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

The West End OIL, Drilling and
Prospecting Company, of this place,
is this week moving new machinery
upon tile site Of lis we'll. Prepara-
lions are actively IN force to resume
early operations.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
ANOTHER ANALYSIS.

The Higgins Oil and Fuel Comp.
any has received another analysis of
crude oil taken from their well.
The analysis was made by Stlllwell
q Gladdlns, analytical and consult
ing chemist Of New York city, and
is as follows:
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

Gober Oil Co.'S well, on block 43,
of Spindle Top heights, was down
1890 feet on Wednesday last with
out evidences Of oil. The Company
have decided to carry the well on
down 10 a depth of $500 feet.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

When refined on large scale the
light lubricatlng oil will reality
.scrack' and furnish considerable
amount of Illuminating OIL beyoud
the amount above stated, which
is the amount obtained in labora-
tory trial.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

The Spangler Oil Coz. well near
Spindle Top, is down 1900 feet
and is yet without any oil signs.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
UNITED STATES OF AMERI-
ca, STATE OF LOUISIANA.

ca, STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF IBERIA.
|, the undersigned District At
torney in and for tho 10th judicial
District Court of Louisiana having
read the foregoing Articles of In.
corporation of the New Iberia Oil
and Drilling Go. and finding no
thing therein contrary to the con-
stitution or laws of Louisiana here
by approve same.
Given officially this 23rd day of
May A. ID. 1901.
Anthony n. MULLER
District Atty 10th Judicial Dist.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
SALOONS.
Ia cool place to enjoy a cool drink
5 H1nBECK BROTHERS.

kof Fisher and Main streets, under the
Hotel, take pleasure in announcing
11h The columns OF the lberian these
Good Whiskies, High Grade Of
~ md the worlds famous brands oi
W always on hand and served
NJ.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

the State Of Louisiana or in any Of
the other States Of this Union.
This Company shall also have
power, by vote of a majority Of it's
stockioI lcrS, to lease any Of its
prop rtis, real, personal or mixed,
to any person or corporation
authorized to take such.leaSe.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25

the State Of Louisiana or in any OF
the other States Of this Union.
This Company shall also have
power, by vote of majority of it's
stockhoI lcrS, to lease any Of its
prop rtis, real, personal or mixed,
to any person or corporation
authorized to take such.leasc.
ARTICLE Y.
The business of this Corporation
shall be directed by and vested in
Il Board of Directors composed of
Nine to) Stockholders. each owning
one or more shares of stock. Said
Directors sail be elected at gen.
eraI meeting of the stockhoi irrs
convened for thai purpose, on the
Second Tuesday III May of each
year, and each share of stock prc
sent OF represented shall be cntitl.
ed to one vote. The election shalt
he held at the principal Office Of
the Corporation after ten (10) days
notice published IN one of the
news papers of this City,
Failure to hold an election on
the day specified shall not dissolve
the Corporation, but Directors in
Office shall hold their respective
offices until the election bc sub
sequently held, after ten (10) days
notice as provided for above. All
| vacancies in said Board from what.
ever cause shall be filled by the re.
naming Directors.
The Board of Directors shall el
ect a President and Vice Presi
dent and a Secretary and TreaSur
er. The Board of Directors may
appoint a General Manager, to at
tend to the affairs of the Com
pany, whose conduct of the busi
ness shall always be under tho
supervision and direction of the
Board of Directors. A majority
of the Board shall constitute {
quorum for the transaction Of busi
ness.
Every stakeholder shall be EN-
titled to one vote for each share o.
stock standing in his name on th'
books of the Company, TO be cas-
in person or by proxy, and th'
majority of the votes east shal
elect.
The salaries of all the officers o
the Corporation shall be fixed b,
a majority vote OF the Directors
ARTICLE VI
No stakeholder shall be liable o
responsible for the contracts, fault
or debts of said corporation in an.
further sum than the unpaid bal
ance due the Corporation on th
shares of stock owned by him; no
shall any informality in organizs
ton have the effect Of rendering tE
Charter null or of exposing a stock
holder to any liability beyond tn
amount Of his stock.
ARTICLE VII.
This act of incorporation may b
amended, altered, modified or dr.
solved by a vote of three fourth
of the shares of the total amoun
!. Of stock. at a meeting held for tina
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
ARTICLE

This Corporation shall be author
lied to begin business whenever
the sum of Two thousand five hum
dred dollars ls25oo.oo) of stock
shall have been subscribed. The
stock of this corporation is trans
ferabIe only upon the books Of tne
same.
Thus done and passed at my
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-05-25
ARTICLE VII.

This act of incorporation may be
amended, altered, modified or DIS
solved by q vote Of three fourths
of the shares of the total amount
Of stock, at a meeting held for that
purpose after ten (10 days notice
as provided for in Article V,
stating the purpose Of sad meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
At the expiration of this Char
ter, of If sooner dissolved, the
affairs of this Corporation shall b'
| Iliauidated by the Board of Direc
tors who are vested with full pow
er to sell any and all assets of thu
Corporation, and to convey full
and complete title thereto, ana
shall have the full power to d.
and perform all acts necessary ant
proper ana completely liqnidat'
the affairs and distribute the pro
ceeds, if any, among the stock
holders in proportion to the amou
Of stock held by each.
ARTICLE. TX
/ The following named person
shall constitute the first Board 9
| Directors Messrs John A Gcbel
Levy Leopold. George W. Dallai
:. A. j. Maumus, p. II. Wissingel
Alexis VOORHEES,, Lazard King, v
!, L. Satteriield and George \
Robertson.
The Directors shall hold their o
j fees until tIte Second Tuesday
the month Of May, 1902, or uni
! their successors are selected
I, qualified
? ARTICLEX
|, This Corporation shall be autht
!, ized to begin business wheney
! the sum of Two thousand five BY
0 dred dollars ls250o.009 of sto
i shall have been subscribed. L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
LEGISLATIVE SNAP SHOTS.

Senator Cubbison has introduced more
local bills than any other member of the
senate
Mayor Harshrnan of Kansas City. kan,
IS here in the interest of several bills af-
fecting cities of the first class.
Waldo Wooster OF Fort Scott was
among the visitors in town who came to
see how senator was elected.
VIM. MartindaIe of Emporia attended
the legislature yesterday. He wanted to
see Burton elected United States senator
and watch the legislative wheels go
round
Mayor Marshman Of Kansas City. Kan,
in the interest of the bills introduced for
the Municipal league, and also to try to
get an appropriation for the hospital In
Wichita
Senator Wulfekuh1er has introduced a
bill which viii allow the city council of
IeavenWorth to pay for the bond which
the city treasurer Of that city is Obliged
to furnish.
The officers Of the Municipal league Wis
tied the senate committee on cities of the
first class this morning and urged the rec
ommendation of the bills which they had
prepared last fall.
Senator Cubbison has introduced a bill
repeating the text book law. He has moth
ing to offer as a substitute, but wants the
law repealed Mr.. Cubbison was against
the law and fought 1t when it was passed
Thomas Brady claims that he killed his
horse while chasing EstelIe and the other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24

Ohio, New England, Nebraska, MicAi-
gan, Iowa and Minnesota, Columbia,
Louisiana, Chicago, New Jersey, Ken
lucky, Western Pennsylvania, state of
Illinois, Eastern Pennsylvania, Texas,
Kansas, Montana, Missouri, Wisconsin,
Wyoming, Tennessee. central Nebraska,
Colorado and Utah, Florida, Old Donin-
ion, New York, Pacific Coast, Alabama.
Georgia, South Dakota, Spokane and
West Coast monograph companies.
Ex-Judge Howard with Hayes OF
Newark counsel for Thomas A. Edison,
said:
THE action is undoubtedly based on
a claim to territorial right for New
York state on Mr.. Edison photographic
inventions. We are quite ready to meet
it. The New York Photograph COM
pany claims. I believe to possess the
patent rights for New York on all the
Edison inventions relating to the phon-
ograph since 1883 and for 10 years after
that date. The fact Is that instead of
Mr.. Edison having violated his contract
he lost between $400, 900 and $685. 600 in
the deal out Of which this case has
grown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
ELKS ACT AS HOSTS.
Entertain Members of LegisIa-
ture at Club Rooms.

The members of the legislature and
prominent politicians gathered at the
Ellzss club last night for q very informal
social session
As the Invitations announced that
anybody with a dress suit would be
thrown out none were worn The Pop
ulists, Republicans and Democrats laid
down together in the fold Of the Topeka
herd as peacefully as though there were
no party lines. John Breidenthal Pop
ullst; Frank Thomas, Democrat and H
n Philips. Republican, were as peace
able and chummy as school boys. About
zoo gathered at the rooms. The Modoc
club and Watson's orchestra furnished
-.Old Shady and r. M. Wood Live a
Humble"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24

escaped prisoner from the penitentiary
and has put IN claim to the legislature l.t,..
Judge C. B. Graves of Emporia, who
refused the job of judge of the court of
ley, visited the senate yesterday and then
went to the house to see J. r. Burton
Major Mapes of Emporia, commits
sioner of Lyon county, is here trying to
that county can draw 81 per day for SUI
perintending the construction of the new
court house to be built in Lyon county.
The Miller railroad bill has been en-
dorsed by the lumbermen, the hay deal
ers and the millers. Yesterday afternoon
the m1llers went before the railroad com
mittee of the senate and asked that the
Miller bill be recommended for passage
Senators Henley and Ross. both OF
whom were absent when the roll was
called on the election of United States
senator were given unanimous consent to
Henley voted for Burton and Ross for
The bill introduced by Senator Wulfe-
kuhler yesterday making criminal assault
or attempt at criminal assault felony
punishable by death is receiving q lot of
favorable comment. The members seem
to be of the opinion that it would be a
The COMMITTEES on public buildings, to
which was referred the bill repeating the
yesterday. although the chairman, Sem
ator Fullington, Is from Clay county.
Three members Of the committee seemed
to be in no hurry to knock out Parsons.
Senator WuIfekuh1er introduced a reso-
lulllon recurring the sLale audltor " / luI .
all the financial transactions between the
state and the various contra ctors regard
ing the construction of the Capitol build
ing. He believes the people have been
robbed and wants the matter thoroughly
investigated
Senator Tapp is IN favor OF the bill in
PRODUCED by Senator White making state
and county elections biennial. but he viii
offer an amendment to the bill making It
include city elections. 1T costs cities Of
of the first class a great deal Of money
to hold the elections and that could all
be saved if they were held at the same
time the county and state elections, =
said Mr. Tapp- Il will favor any measure
that will cut down election expenses and
will make fewer OF them. The elections
would be heavier than at present but
the saving on several THOUSAND dollars
would enable the cities to put more clerks
at work and the returns could be given
out earlier than under the present sys-
tenn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
AN ARMOUR ENDOWMENT.
Will of the Dead Chicago Mi 'ionairs
Provides For Technical Institute.

Provides For Technical Institute.
Chicago. Jan. 24.-The Record says.
Armour Institute is 10 be the nucleus
of q. great Technical school and viii be
affiliated with either University Of Chit
cago or Northwestern university. Philip
D. Armour before his death arranged
for the future of the institution which
bears his name and his viii provides an
endowment of $1,000, 900 for 1t.
This is the Information which comes
from a close personal friend Of the Ar
mour family who was IN a position tc
share Mr.. AImour's confidence. and who
since Mr.. Armour's death has been APP
prised Of the condition imposed in his
will
Mr.. Armour took precaution to place
the institution in charge OF persons who
would see that his original plan of a
great technical school was developed to
its utmost. He always held the highest
opinion OF the DR.. Frank w. Gunsaui-
US, until recently the president OF IN
stitution and it is believed by those who
know the great packer best that the
destiny Of the institute win be shaped
by DR.. Gunsaulus future.
Every indication is that the technical
institution that is to be built around the
present institute will be Tremendous and
lasting monument to Mr.. Armour's be-
lief in practical education
Most persons who are at all familiar
with the future plans OF the Armour In
stitute believe that ii win be AFFILIATED
with the University OF Chicago. nr
Gunsaulus has long been connected with
that university as a lecturer. If the Ar
mour institute issto follow DR. Cunea,f-
lus It viii probably become an internal
part OF Midway college center"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
SAVE THE CHILDREN.
That is the Purpose of Law Passed in
the House.

"A capable law looking to the uplifting
and maintenance OF dependent children
was passed in the house Wednesday.
The bill bore the name of J. H Stavely,
Df Usage
Tt has been under course Of construc-
zion Tor four years with able hands at
VII. such as Judge Martin. Judge Horton
@nd Judge Clark OF Topeka
Ii has been carefully drawn and covers
eli phases OF the child question. 1t is
Resigned to find out aud care for home
less and ill-treated children and. place
Ihezn IN good homes Every procedure
fined.
The bill provides among other things
FOR the transfer of children 6rom institu-
Nions under government control and
place them in the care Of respOnsib BILE
societies 1T provides also where chill
HIen OF tender age are arrested for
Any crime or Offense. they shah be pro-
E1ded with separate quarters from other
prisoners.
kaken up as public charges are defined in
1his section.
Any constable. sheriff, police or other
peace officer may apprehend without
warrant. and bring before any court Of
summary Jurisdiction as neglected. any
child apparently under the age or four
Neen. If a boy. OF sixteen, il a girl. who
comes within the following descriptions,
namely. (a) Who is dependent upon
the public for support. or is found beg
ging or receiving aims. or thieving in
any street, thoroushfare, tavern, or
place Of public resort, or sleeping at
night IN the open air (b) Who is found
wandering about at late hours at night
ana not having any home or settled
place Of abode or proper guardianship
fcl Who is found associatine or dwell
4ng with a thief, drunkard or yagabond
Dr other dissolute or degraded person.
who by reason OF the neglect or drunk
enness OF other vices Of its parents or
guardian is suffered to be growing up
without salutary parental control and
TAR
she child to an idle or dissolute life. (d)
Who is found in any house OF ill-fane
Or in company with a reputed prostitute
Gel Who is found destitute. being an
orphan or deserted by its parents, or
having a single surviving parent who
-a UNDERGOING lmnrLsonment FOR crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
FEARs ZOE THE LIvERPOoL
She Sailed From Philadelphia Aug.
23rd for Japan.

Philadelphia, Jan. 24-Crave fears Tor
the safety Of the British steamship
Liverpool are entertained. She sailed
from this port on August % last for
Hfoga, Japan A day or two ago a.
premium of twenty guineas was paid on
her insurance. The Liverpool is 1888 feet
long, A feet beam. depth Of hold "a
feet. She IS practically a new vessel and
is owned by the Leland Shipping COM
pany Her cargo consisted OF 1912. 200
gallons Of oil in cases valued at S134 .517.
She was under charter by the Standard
OIL company. The Liverpool was spoken
by the American bark y. c. Mowatt
Captain Henry, on October 81 last. In
latitude 24.2 south. longitude 26o6
The recent storms on the Pacific coast
have been responsible for many vessels
being given up for lost which were over
due at coast porta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
COLD In ALASKA.
Most Severe Weather in Years Pre-
vailed in January.

Seattle, jan 24-Advices from Daw-
son and the Yukon valley report that
section of Alaska has just passed
through the coolest weather re-
corded since the white men inhabited
that country. The climax was reached
on January 16. when the thermometer
at Dawson fell to 08 degrees below zero.
A message from Forty Mile the same
day said that it was IS below. The cold
est recorded before this was in 1886,
when it was not quite So near Forty
Mile The average for seven days end
ing January Is at Dawson was S. be-
low zero. All the time a. dense fog hung
over the entire valley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
ellsworth. passed the house Wednesday

Ellsworth, passed the house Wednesday
afternoon.
The following bills also passed the
house:
BY Mr. Nation-An act fixing the
terms Of court in the Seventh judicial
district, and repeating chapter ia Of
the session laws Of Kansas for the year
1897.
By Mr.. MasOn-An act amending Sec
ton $50 of chapter 80 Of the general
statutes of 1863 being section 1903 Of the
general statutes Of 1889, relating to
writs Of mandamus, and repeating said
original section.
BY Mr.. Mason-PrOhibiting the is
suance of a writ of mandamus in any
case where a remedy can be found in
the ordinary course of the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
EDISON SUED.
New York Photograph Company Al
leges Patent Rights We're Violated.
Kansas City Mo-

New York, Jan. 24.-The New York
Photograph company has fled suit for
1925, 900 damages against Thos. A Edt-
son and his various photograph cOmpa-
MES, including the Edison Photograph
companies, the Edison photograph ana
the National photograph companies The
advisability of bringing the suit was
made the subject Of investigation and
report by a special committee appointed
last September by the members Of the
National Photograph association in its
fifth annual convention at Cincinnati.
This association includes officers OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
Seattls's DOG show.

Seattle. IAN 24-The annual bench
show Of the Seattle Kennel club will be
held in this city on April 10 to Is. The
date was arranged to give Portland and
British Columbia. an opportunity 10 join
with Seattle and form a circuit These
two districts win arrange their shows
to come one before and the other after
Seattle. Tacoma VIII not hold q bench
show this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-24
KILLED A SCORE OF MEN.
Mexican Desperate Captured in His
Mountain Stronghold

Phoenix, Ariz, Jan. 24.-At Naco.
Ariz., Scott White has arrested Cornell
Jus Pesquera who has been sought after
for many months. He killed three Mexi-
cans in the Dragon mountains recently
and is a prominent member Of Angus
tine GhacOn's gang Of Mexicans whose
stronghold is in the Clifton mountains
Pesquera has the record of having killed
q score of men.