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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
CROP ITEMS.

Fine rains have prevailed this
week, which have been very ac-
ceptable to our agriculturists.
Corn, cotton, rice and sugar cane
are in prime condition and all
hands are well pleased over the
situation. The copious rains have
been particularly agreeable to our
rice planters, as quite number
had not yet got their plants in good
working order. The acreage in
cane is somewhat decreased from
last year, but the stand being so
perfect and the general good con-
dition of the crop more than COM
pensates for any loss in acreage.
The rice crop has increased its
acreage possibly 100 per cent, and
with favorable season, will sur
prise many with its output. We
regret to see that the corn crop
is not as large as it ought to be
with the high prices for feed of
every description it would seem
that good judgment would dictate
the raising of large feed crops,
both of oats, corn and hay.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
Special Meeting Of the School Board.

New Iberia, La, May, 18th, '02.
Pursuant to a call, the Board OF
School Directors of Iberia Parish
met this day at the High School in
New iberia at IL o'clock A. M.
Present: Mr.. S. O. Nuckolls,
President Members :-Messrs. J
Dupuy, Oscar Broussard, Albert
Boutte, George Sabatier, V. J. Poir.
son aud L. o. Hacker. Absent
DIR. |. T. Rand and Mr.. W. r. Far
mer.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The president explained the OBJ
ject of this meeting which was to
adopt such measures as might be
necessary to assist the committee
for the selections of teachers, in
securing competent teachers for the
next session.
In accordance with said instruc-
tons, it was resolved that the CON-
mittee for the selection of teachers
be allowed to engage the services
of a principal Of this High School
in New Iberia at salary not to ex-
coed ($15OO) fifteen hundred dol
lars a year; first assistant at a
salary not exceed ($95. O0) Ninety
five dollars per month.
The committee appointed at the
previous meeting asked for further
timeto report, which was granted.
There being no other business be-
fore the board it adjourned sine
die.
S. 0. NUCKoLLs, President.
L. o. HACKER, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
THE MARTINIQUE CALAMITY.

The calamity of the centuries
has happened at St. Pierre, Island
of Martinique. On Thursday
morning, May eth, the volcano of
Mont Pelee emptied in fearful
manner, and in twenty minutes the
whole city of St. Pierre and its
shipping was engulfed in the
molten sea, literally destroying
every living thing and engulfing
the property of the city, Not a
soul was left to tell the horrible
story. The dispatches state that
10000 souls persisted in St. Pierre
alone, while the deaths from other
places swell the number to fifty
thousand persons.
Details from the spot, now visit
ed by numerous relief committees,
confirm the sickening particulars
and show the the populace were
roasted or boiled alive in the fiery
sea of lava. Premonitions of the
frightful disaster were given on
the Tuesday and Wednesday before
the eruption by loud detonations,
showers of ashes fell all day We'd
nesday. On this day Governor
Morrette arrived and quoted the
alarm of the inhabitants, to their
complete destruction, as well as
his own. No doubt but for his
advice, many would have left the
island at least "a hours before the
catastrophe.
The whole civilized world is
exercised over this terrible calam-
ity, and ships, men and supplies
from the four corners of the earth
are vending their way to afford
relief to those in the section who
escaped. Only in one or two in
stances, does history record any
catastrophe on scale with this,
one in China centuries ago, in
which 100, 900 lives were lost, also
the destruction of Lisbon, Nov. l
1855, which destroyed 60, 900 lives.
The island Martinique is one of
the group of West India Islands
of the Atlantic Ocean and lies
about 300 miles Southeast of Porto
Rico and about 1000 miles from
New Orleans and New York, South
and Southeast.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
Bayou Carlin Drainage District.

At the last meeting Of the Police
Jury May 10th, very important
piece of legislation was enacted by
the parish solons to-wit: The
ordinance creating the Bayou Car
lin Drainage District. This ordi-
nance provides for a board of direc-
tors to administer the affairs of
the district, as also to define its
boundaries within which are con-
tanned many thousands of acres of
the finest land in the world, but
made partly valueless by INSULT
cient drainage. This great deficiency
will now be supplied. The ques-
ton that has long been bone Of
contention and kept from solution
by interested parties will now be
settled for all time. The board
consists of Messrs. H. Romero,
John Curtis and A. G. Duboin,
who have ample power in all mat
tiers pertaining to the interests Of
the district. They will effect an
organization on May Oath, when
the commission appointed by the
Governor will also meet with them
to perfect plans for the future.
No portion Of New Iberia is includ-
ed in this district, but nevertheless
the town will be benefited greatly.
We congratulate the people of the
district on the prospect of having
their lands drained, and feel GER
tain that the gentlemen who have
been selected to execute the bust
ness Of the organization will dis
charge the duties with credit to
themselves and to the satisfaction
Of the people Of the new district.
We learn that the two members
by the Governor are
Messrs. Jules Olivier and Jnstilien
Rodrigues, thus adding strength
to a strong Board Of Commission
ers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
THE PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE.

Last Thursday night as an
nounced the citizens of this city
met in the City Hall to perfect an
organization to be styled as above.
A large number was present repre-
senting all walks in life aud all
seeming to be actuated by single
motive, the advancement of the ma
terial interests of New Iberia. The
meeting was called to order by Mr..
r. S. Mcmahon as temporary chair
man of the temporary organization
effected last Monday night, at
which time committee was ap-
pointed to report a permanent or
ganization including constitution
and bylaws. Mr.. E. F. Willard,
as temporary secretary, took charge
of that important position. After
reading of the minutes of previous
meeting they were unanimously
adopted and the committee on per-
manent organization reported con-
stitution and bylaws which were
adopted section by section, after
debate.
Officers were then selected for
the ensuing year as follows to-wit:
Messrs. r. S. Mcmahon, president;
Charles Gouguenheim, vice-presi-
dent; J. P. Suberbielle, treasurer
E. F. Millard, secretary manager.
The yearly dues are in two classes,
merchants and business men will
pay $l2 per annnm, and all others
5000 per .annum, one-half cash,
balance in six months. About
forty persons present signed the
list and paid their dues. The meet
ing throughout exhibited great in
terest, nearly all present taking
part in the discussions of the ques
tons that came up, and evincing
an interest that augurs much for
the success Of the movement. Now
that we are organized and ready
for business let each and every citi-
zen at once do all in his power to
carry out the plan of the Associa
ton by hearty cooperation in every
way. New Iberia has great fu-
ture and nothing can rob her of it
but the apathy and indifference of
it's citizens. With the numerous
projects contemplated, such as the
Clarendon Canal, the opening of
the largest locks in the world at
Plaquemine, the incoming Of COM
peting railroad lines, taken in con-
nection with the great fertility of
our soil and the varied product. of
our fields teeming with rice, corn,
cotton, sugar cane, nothing but in
nate stupidity and assininity can
bar our progress. We invite the
attention and investigation of the
homeseeker and the capitalist, the
mechanic and all seeking to better
their condition, to come here and
see for themselves II Southern Eden
far surprising any other.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17

The man who carries mnrderous
weapou, may not be a coward, but
appearances are against him, as he
prepares himself for an unfair ad-
vantage in case Of trouble; he may
not have murder in his heart, but
appearances are against him, be-
cause in this country there could be
no possible use for the weapon Of
death, except against bis fellow
being. ErchaHge.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
Is GOFCOfcHinN

on to popular favorG 1t seems to be. A
noticeable increase in sales of Painkiller
comes from golf districts. The reason
for this is clear, as Perry Davis Painkil-
Ter is the oldest and best remedy extant
for sprains, strains, bruises and soreness,
all of which are common occurrence,
either in vigorous play or through acct
dent. Everywhere the standard liniment
and balm.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
With Your Best Girl

and stylish livery rig from Broussard S
livery stable. you have the perfection of
enjoyment on spring drive. Good road
horses and easy riding, pneumatic tired
wagons are here awaiting your order.
Style, comfort and luxury are here at a
cost you can well afford.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
State Tax Sale
ENJOYABLE PROPERTY
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
vs.
DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS, PARISH
OF IBERIA.

By virtue OF the authority vested in me
by the Constitution and laws Of the State
of Louisiana, will sell at the principal
front door Of the Court House, in the City
Of New Iberia, Parish Of Iberia, within
legal hours for judicial sales, beginning at
II O. clock A. ii. on
SATURDAY MAY "a, A. D. 1902.
and continuing on each succeeding day
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
Old Grandma's German Tea.

For lndiqestion Bousness Sick Headache Constipation
Bad Complexion, Offensive Breath Disorders
Stomach Liver and Bowels. Price, 10 per box
Ga Et,l, SALE sTORt.s-sa
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17
The Best Prescriotion for Malaria.

Chills and Fever is bottle Of Grove 8
Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron
and quinine in tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price Soc.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-17

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price
Is cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

SueeessfuI' Homeseekers' Excursions.
In an interview yesterday with a
leading official of the Santa Fe pass
enger department, he stateo that the
late winter and early spring home
seekers excursions to the Southwest
had been remarkably well patronized.
Hundreds of persons took advantage
of the low rates. While some merely
went for a visit among friends, many
were so delighted with the country
that they will soon return to settle on
a farm, engage in mercantile business,
run a stock ranch or pick out a loca-
ton for their boys,
The greatest rush was to Oklaho-
ma; but Kansas received a large
share of travel and goodly number
were attracted by the rich mines ana
irrigated lands of Colorado, New Mex
leo, Arizona and California. The
Pecos, Arkansas and San Joaquin val.
leys attracted great interest and sew
eral large colonies win settle there.
The Santa Re freight department re
ports an unusually neavy traffic in
emigrant movables.
Similar excursions will be run over
the Santa Fe the first and third Tues
day of May. The round trip rate will
be one fare plus 81. 1t is expected
that similar rates will continue fol
the summer months.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

Since Mrs, Crockett gave lesson in
elocution in Guthrie nine years ago,
she has studied with some of the
best teachers in the profession,
among whom are: Mr. r. Townsend
Scuthwick and Mrs Gersvieye Steb-
bins, principals Of the New York
School of Expression; Miss Anna M.
Chambers, teacher in Soper School
of Oratory, in Chicago; Mrs. Mary
Taff Of Washington, d. c.; Miss Jes-
sic Patton ard Mr.. Will c. Millner,
of the Lyman School of Expression,
in Chicago. Don't miss the oppor-
unity Of hearing Mrs. Crockett at
the Baptist church, Thursday, May
22.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
Imperial Council, Mobiles OF Mystic
Shrine

At San Francisco, Cal. June 10 IA.
1902. For the ABOVE occasion we viii
sell tickets to either Los Angeles or
San Francisco and return, via direct
routes at rate Of s45 for the round
trip. Tickets will be on sale May "a
to June inclusive and will carry q
final return limit of sixty days from
date Of sale. The going passage TO
begin on date OF sale, and to be con
tinuous up to the first Colorado com
mon point. West thereof and east
of California, stop overs may be had
at any point within ten days from
date OF sale. Within California stop
overs may be made at any point with
in transit going limit OF ticket which
is So days. Return passage to be.
gin on date of execution by Joint
agent stop overs win be allowed at
and west OF Colorado common
points Baggage may be checked to
any point en- route either going or
returning at which stop over is desir-
su' st, ,-Ft is A.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
The Book Of the presidents. /"


BY General Charles II. Grosvenor,
20 years member of congress. Pro-
nounced the most sumptuous and nag
niicenty beautiful book ever issued
in the United States, Contains q
large full page photogravure portraits,
reproduced from the best paintings in
the White house, the congressional
library. the capitol building and the
Corcoran Art Gallery Of Washington.
Contains Department of Autograph
Letters, showing an autograph letter
Of each president of the United
States, and Department of Armorial
Bearings and Genealogical Notes.
These two features have never be
fore appeared in any book ever issued.
Both President Mckinley and Presi-
dent Roosevelt posed specially in the
White house for their portraits to be
used only and exclusively in this
work This IS the greatest honor
ever conferred on any publication ov-
er issued in this country. This work
reflects credit upon the nation. Ev-
cry patriotic American citizen will
buy il. Sells at sight Small for.
tunes being made by men and women
and large fortunes will be made on
this publication within the next three
years. High class men and women
employed on commission or part sal
airy and part commission, $1,000 guar
anteed yearly. Also, manager wanted
TO open small Office at home OF il
home town, to have charge of agents
/ and correspondence. look after the ad
vertising and other work. Write fol
terms and circulars.
Address The Continental Press.
Coreoran Building. opposite U. s.
Treasury, Washington, d. {
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
THE NEW COLORADO FLYER,
VIA SANTA re RoUT

81 June lst the Santa Fe route will
put on new Colorado train which
will be known as the Colorado Flyer;
this train will carry chair car, com
posite car, two Pullman Palace Sleep
ers and an observation sleeper.
Passengers can take sleeper at
Guthrie at ABS in the AFTERNOON and
arrive in Colorado Springs II 1905
p. m, and Denver at ais D. m, the
following afternoon. No change OF
cars.
This will be our fast train and will
run in addition to our regular Colo
RADIO trains, this gives us two trains
for Colorado every day from Guthrie
and Oklahoma points.
A. J. corkins, Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

The Chillocco Indian band is billed
to appear at the opera house in this
city on Sunday afternoon, May 25th.
This is a strong musical organization
and their concert will be the best Of
its kind, both entertaining and
unique The Indians composing this
band are well trained musicians and
a surprise viii be in store for those
who imagine the Indian incapable of
acquiring the hner arts Of the white
race.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

Cures Blood Poison-Trestment Free
Blood poison is the worst disease
on earth, yet the easiest to cure when
B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm) is
used. Many have pimples, spots on
the skin, ulcers, mucous patches. fall
ing hair, itcning skin, bone pains,
rheumatism. catarrh, eating, bleeding
fostering sores, scrofula, scabs and
scales, cancer, and don't know it is
blood poison. Get Botanic Blood
Balm. B. B. b., 81. A few bottles are
guaranteed to cure the worst cases,
cold at drug stores. Treatment of b.
d. B. sent free prepaid by writing to
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. De
scribe trouble and free medical ad
vice given until cured. B. B. B. will
cure. Thoroughly tested for 81
years. Cures where all else fails
p. B. B. makes the blood pure anC
heals every sore. and stops all aches
and pains. B. b. B. aids digestion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
c. A. r. PROGRAMME.
Exercises to BE Held at the Presby-
terlan Church.

We will remember the fallen.
We viii honor ourselves. by honor
ing the living and keeping sacred the
memory OF tn edead.
I'VE pledge allegiance TO our flag
and to the republic for which it
stands"
I'VE viii give our hand, head and
heart to our country,
One country, one people and one
flag"
In Memor'an.
Friday, May 3Oth, 1902. rresbyter-
ian church, Guthrie.
$3.50 A. M-Assembly call at Grand
Army hall, corner Oklahoma avenue
and First street, where all Union sol
diers, sailors and marines, ladies of
the G. A, r. Circle, woman's Relief
Corps. Military Co. and school child
rem are requested to fall in.
1000 A. M.--March east to Division
thence north to the church, headed by
military hand and drum corps.
1915 A. M.-song, America" by
the school children.
Invocation-The Rev. Nicholas,
Episcopal church.
Song, Columbia" school children.
Patriotic recitahons and songs un-
der direction of Prof Campbell, city
schools.
1890 A. M.-Address, ). T. Oglee,
Song. School children.
Benediction, The Rev. Miles.
1900 M-strewing Of flowers al
cemetery, led by school children.
To Hartranft Post No. 3, G. A. u
Dept. Oklahoma, Guthrie, Okla, the
foregoing is respectfully submitted by
your committee.
W. 3. Herod,
Con Harrington,
George S. Green,
Committee.
Approved ratified. accepted anS
adopted this the 10th day Of May. A
D., 1902. at a regular meeting Of tn,
Post
E. p. Burlinaame,
Post Commander.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

The Cherokee National Medical
board for the Central district of the
Cherokee nation, has given notice
that the board will be in session at
Tahlequah on June 5, for the purpose
OF making examinations Of physicians
and surgeons desirin4 to practice
medicine in the Cherokee nation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
clOuderoft

is a splendid summer resort, high up
in the Sacramento Mountains. in New
Mexico, on the FL Paso Short Line
Great Rock Island Route. II you
are looking for rest and recreation.
you can find them at Cloudcroft The
mountain breezes. fresh with the fra
GRANGE Of the great pine forests. bring
health and cool nights. Cloudcroft
gives all the pleasures and benefits OF
a sojourn in the mountains. Its story
is best told in a handsome booklet
just published by the Great Rock
Island Route and which can be had
free on application to E. W. Thomp-
son, A. G. r. A.. Topeka. Kas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

Oklahoma has never been accused
of being full of prunes, but it has
been demonstrated that that article Of
boarding house diet can be success.
fully grown in the territory. The Ed
mond Sun says John Barth has
twenty prune trees that show now
to bear over a bushel each. The fruit
is long; shaped something like but
ternut, and isabluish in color. The
trees are seven years old and this
will be their first good crop. There
was some fruit on the trees last year,
but nearly all fell OF on account OF
the dry weather. Professor Barth IS
enthusiastic about his prune crop and
its outcome viii be a matter OF much
interest.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

At South McAlester Monday arti-
cles Of incorporation were fled by the
Chickasha Investment company, CAPT
talization $4,000 j. w Speake j.
II. Clark, J. H. Griffin, M. M. Beavers,
incorporators; also TO the State bank
of McDermot, capitalization $4,000
A. b. Dunlap. +. T. Miller, II. Dunlap,
w. j. Smith, incorporators; and by
the ChasSa Trading company, capi-
talization $4,000. C. w. Tanner, W.
S. Harsha, Hay Harsha, incorpora.
tors.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

An Illinois judge passed a sentence
of banishment upon a negro named
Joseph Briley, who had been convic-
ted OF misdemeanor, that he be ban
ished TO oklahc;na for the term OF
his natural life Following this cute
judgment comes Governor JeH Davis.
OF Arkansas, who pardons a negro
out Of the penitentiary on condition
that the oolored man moves TO Mas
saohusetts and lives there the re
mainder Of his days While the exist
ing ratio Of negro inhabitants is thus
preserved, between the East and
West, the great American public has
sat in judgment on the Illinois judge
and the Arkansas governor, and has
decided that the fool killer is over
due IN both Of the states mentioned.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

Another gun toter has come to grief
John Lowe got mad at a boy in
Shawnee, last fall, and came up with
his ever ready six pistol and took a
shot at the object of his wrath-and
killed bystander named viii Shaw
cross The jury has just got done with
the handy gun man and the verdict
was guilty of manslaughter in the
first degree
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

The old reliable Delmonico is the
only cool place In town TO eat.
Mrs. E. j. Elmore and Mrs. L. NJ.
Burns are over from Saltwater at
tending the annual meeting of the
Ladies' Circle of the G. A. X.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
Ladies' Beauty Parlor

Moved from the Astor house to
Hotel Royal Call and get your hair
dressed and face treated. Madam
Lourettia, Room 67.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
WHY NOT RENT A SAFETY DI

WHY NOT RENT A SAFETY DE
POST BOX IN A MODERN STEEL
ANo FEEL THAT YOUR
VALUAsLEs ARE sEcURE9 FROM
81 TO s. PER YEAR PAYS FOR ONE,
ACCORDING TO SIZE. SEE THE
CAPITOL NATIONAL BANK ABOUT
1T.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

The newspapers Of the territory
report all their towns growing and
prospering. Every town of any pre-
tensions now has electric light plants,
OF have contracts to put the min right
away.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

There is not a more reliable Repub-
llcan newspaper in Oklahoma than
the Chandler News, but the following
play upon words was too good for It
to miss: Between swimming the Bag
bag and wearing the Gaggag, General
Funston is having all kinds of expert
enees."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22
CO. "a OK. n. g. NOTICE.

Co. "a" First Regiment, Ok. N. @
is hereby ordered 10 assemble at n
Armory on Thursday night for drill.
Co. A, is now located over the Eagl
drug store on Harrison avenue.
Regular drili night Is Thursda,
All members take notice.
BY order OF
c. {. punniea.
Capt Comd'g. Co A.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

Madison & Renfrew have sold the
Alya Review TO the Review Publish
ing company. The new owners have
changed the politics Of the paper from
Populist to Republican.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-05-22

scree doors-a car load Just re
eeived at Hirschi's hardware store.