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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

Only their conceit keeps men
from discovering that their qualities
about which women most care are
their usefulness to them.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

Notice to the Ladies: If you
v ould like to have rosy CON-
plexion and clear skin as well,
try a bottle of Tono TONGUE 1t
will make you eat. Get a bottle of
Tono TONGUE today from the Es-
forge Drug Co IS IL
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17
HOME

One trouble with the man who is
fond OF his joke is that he expects
everybody else TO be fond of II.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17
The SatterfeId Gas Well.


OF Mr. |. y. Satterfeld. and in /
with Messrs. II, S. Me /
Mahon, senior and junior, had the .
pleasure OF an opportunity Of f.
visiting the gas well on MIR. Satter- /
fields place in st. Martins parish, .
a little above and west of ST. .
Marlinvllle.
The country surrounding the
scene of the well is one of those .
undulating pralrieS SO common IN
southwest Louisiana. The soil is /
black, rich and very heavy, yet |
pulverizes throughly under the in. |
1uence of cultivation. !
The we'll is located on one of the
highest knOllS in the vicinity,
being part of long ridge.
This spot was selected for the
reason that it offered better faciI-
tiles for conducting the water by
gravity through the various irrIga.
ting channels to all parts Of the
field.
When our little party arrived
the wOrkmen were buSily. engaged
in lowering a second pump into
the well to be connected up for u
test, the first pump having signal
ly failed to perform the work due
to the presence Of the great guam
tity of gas in the water. A square
pump pit had to be dug seventeen
feet deep and 7x7 feet square.
This pit was curbed with a casing
of heavy cypress timber, we'll
braced. The deep well, s inches
IN diameter, 175 feet deep, termi-
hated in the bottom of the pit.
The water in the pit was kept out
by the action of a steam pump,
which was kept running at a high
speed.
1t was pretty sight to see the
water boiling up out of the eight
inch pipe in the bottom of the pit
heavily charged with gas. The
water, when drawn in a bucket
and brought to the surface, very
; much resembled a fresh draught
of Vichy. In a few seconds thu
ebu litions ceased, leaving th'
water perfectly clear and pleasing
= ly cool. There is no disagreeabl
taste Or OrdOr to the water. Sew
eral men were at work an indefi
mite time in the pit with the eight
J. inch we'll wide open and expert
enced no inconvenience from til
gas.
Early in the afternoon the neN
pump was ready for the test
. The result was discouraging, !
: second attempt was made with bu
:. slight Improvement. At thl
iuncture the approaching an
'' threatening rain drove our part
y into st. Martinsville for shelte
D. The next day Mr.. Satterfel
- advised the Iberian that he ha
- information that afternoon frOl
% the we'll and that they were
," that time getting all the watt
- needed. This is a great relief
~ Mr.. Satterfeld, as he was muc
- worried over the difficulties I
successfully working the well.
The writer saw no evidence
petroleum distinguishable as sue
on this visit. There was no a
pearances of oil about the wat
and there were no sulphureo
OdOrs to the gas. There were
lncOnveinences experienced
breathing the gas. We were
: the opinion that the gas was frf
or magnesia.
Mr.. Jos r. Boutte, who Dor
IN the well, however, has collected
fatty substance, somewhat
"a sembling tallow, from the water
80 this well, which burns read
"a when ignited by a match.
:, Satterfeld promises to lnvestig
80 this particular locality thoroug
as soon as his rice crop can
made secure against the want
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

Truth was formerly proclaimed
from the housetops-bat that was
before the advent OF the sky-scraper.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

The difference between man
who lies and women who lies is
that he knows he IL lying.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

Man is better for good WON
than tad woman; he Is better for
a bad woman than Nc woman at all.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17
|DoRRoWlNG FROM THE IBERIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
VERSUS
/ MATURING STOCK TO BUILD A HOME

me Of our friends and stockholders argue that it costs
much to borrow from the iberia Building Association
they will pay rent carry ten shares Of stock to matu-
= snd use the amount thurs realized to build home
~ US see who derives the best results:
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

Any hard-worklng man who
spends very little on himself can
make himself very useful to bis
wife.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

u Mr. j. b. Hull, Salesman and
Tuner for l.. Grunewald Co. Ltd.
is in town. Parties about to pur
chase pianos, or those wishing
tuning done can call on or address
him at the Eureka Hotel.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

G5A The Weekly 1BERIAH costs
only cents week. Tell your
neighbors.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

shows saving on the part Of the borrower over '''e
party Of $26l 90 !.
edition is the comfort and enjoyment OF lvlng II
exn home and the increase in value OF your properly
lots bought nine veaps ago by the Association lor
g cannot to-day be purchased for $5oooo
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17
or a cool place to enjoy a cool drinl
RIRRECk BROTHERS.

Cornero OF Fisher and Main streets, under the
Eureka Hotel, take pleasure in announcing
through the columns OF the IDerlan these
facts: Good Whiskes, High Grade of
Cigars and the worlds famous brands OF
wines are always on hand and served
properly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-05-17

New iberia, La. May 10th, 1902
Mr.. President and Members OF
the Police Jury of the Parish OF
iberia, State of Louisiana.
Gentlemen
Representing The Iberia Cypress
Co., Ltd, Of this Parish. we pro.
posed to your Committee that we
will sell to the Parish of Iberia, a
dredge-boat amply capable Of
doing the proposed work, for the
sum of Eight Thousand, $4,000.
OO) dollars. The payment of th'
purchase price to be secured 3.
three (3) Police Jury warrants 70
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
EUROPE is VERY CALM;
TROUBLE DAWNS IN EAST

LONDON, Aug. 16.-Everything in Eu-
rope seems calm; the car and kaiser
have been kissing each other and Italy
has withdrawn her squadron from Tripoli
harbor
In the east, however, there are signs Of
trouble. France is quietly invading south
ern China and appropriating territory
which commands the harbor of Hong
Kong, and which was granted by China
for a naval hospital and in other ways
she is treating Chinese territory as fair
prey for seizure.
England aAld Japan are closely watch
ing these operations and Japan has al
ready called a halt by treating the island
Of Ting Tao claimed by the French, as
still Chinese territory. England and ia
pan are evidently determined to put
stop to French and Russian aggression in
China. England, with the veteran forces
of South Africa ready for other services,
is in an excellent condition for fighting,
while the English and japanese fleets far
outclass and outnumber the French and
Russian squadrons in the Pacific. The Ger
mans stand apart content apparently to
have no hand in the quarrel. Wars have
arisen from less provocation than that
which now exists In China.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
THREE MEN ARE KILLED
IN POWDER EXPLOSION

ADMISSION, Ala. Aug. ia premature
explosion Of a dynamite blast occurred
Wednesday afternoon on the grade Of the
Western Railway OF Alabama, now in
course OF construction in the mountains
OF Clay county. IS miles east Of Ironaton,
and about 40 miles southeast of Admission.
In the explosion a white foreman and
two negroes were killed instantly. The
dead are:
Foreman johnson, formerly Of Birming-
ham.
Two negroes, names unknown.
Several negroes IN the cut were injured,
but none are wounded seriously.
The report Of the terrible accident has
just reached Admission and only meagre
details could be secured. The region
where the accident occurred is in the
widest and toughest section Of north
Alabama, whore the railroad is being
built from Ironaton to Pyraton. The
grading crews are scattered along the
road about every Is miles and are working
back towards IrCnaton. They began
work only a few weeks ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
MOTHER WEEPS FOR BOY
THAT IS IN PRISON

Mrs. Elizabeth WEIGH is making a des-
perate fight to get her son, George WEIGH,
who is an escape from the Richmond
county reformatory, released from police
headquarters, where he is being held for
the Augusta authorities. With the tears
rolling dowE aer cheeks, Mrs. WEIGH
explained at police headquarters Friday
morning that the boy was her only sup
port. She is a widow and almost an inva-
lid.
eff they take him back, know I shall
never live to see him again." she sobbed.
HE is all 1 have and am dependent on
him. I can work but very little myself
now and he has been working nobly for
my support. He has been away from the
reformatory a year and all the time has
been living a true Christian life. It will
break my heart, If they take him back.
shall never see him again"
Mrs. Welch says her boy wss not sent to
the reformatory for any crime, but be-
cause she was I'll at the time and unable
to control and correct him. The hoy was
arrested by Call Officer Chandler Thurs
day afternoon. That night Mrs. Welch
was there to see him and remained as
long as the turnkey would allow. Next
morning she returned early and talked
for long time with her son. She has en-
ployed a lawyer and will resist his being
taken back.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
RAILROADS ARE AT WAR;
EMPLOYEES ARE ARMED

PITTSBURG. Aug. 1s.-Au night long
the forces o. the Wabash and Pittsburg,
Lake Erie railroads were stationed be-
tween the Atterbury Glass Plant and
Scath First street. and trouble was ex-
pected az any time. but that Lake Erie
people did not try 70 break through the
barricade erected BY the wabash forces
and there was no violence
The wabash people have their property
surrounded By piles OK lumber. ties, wag-
cns and everything that win close out in
truders and behind this are the Wabash
employees armed with cudgels. prepared
10 baf1e any attempt on the part Of the
Lake Erie people 10 lay their tarcks over
the property. Early this morning the
commissary wagon from the Wabash tun-
rel arrived and the men were given their
breakfast
The police are keepin gthelr eye on the
scene. but so far there has been no
trouble.
Later today the battle between the
Wabash and the Lake Erie railroads was
taken into comon pleas court No. g The
Lake Erie won the first round by obtain
ing q preliminary injunction restraining
the Wabash from entering upon ground
said 20 belong 70 the Lake Erie Immedi-
ately after this injunction a hearing was
begun in a cross suit by the Wabash TO
restrain the Lake Erie from entering on
land claimed b. IL.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
SEN0RITA cARMENCITA,
FIRE DANCER, is DEAD

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Carmencita, the
Spanish dancer, says a Berlin newspaper
died OF yellow fever recently at Rio ia
metro. Brazil. says the New York Herald
This brief announcement is the first in
formation of the kind any Of Carmencita's
friends in this city have received and
many OF them yesterday were inclined to
doubt it's authenticity. Some thought that
the Carmencita who had died was proba-
bly, one of the imitators OF the famous
dancer.
Carmencitass success was probably the
most sensational ever achieved by a dan
Ger in this city. Her first appearance here
was made at Niblos, a dozen years ago,
in a Kiralfy spectacle. She soon became
the talk of the city, and when later on
she appeared at Roster & BiaPs, in
Twenty-third street. the house was not
large enough to hold the crowds that
focked to see her.
All classes were represented among her
admirers, and no grand opera prima
donna or tragedy queen was ever more
feted. A ball was given for her at Mad
ison Square Garden, and there were sto-
ries told of how many men fought for the
possession OF her slippers.
Like all such triumphs, hers was soon
over, and when, a few years later, she
again appeared at Roster & BiaPs, the
tickle public had entirely forgotten her.
Since that time very little has been heard
of her, and her dancing has been done
chiefly in the smaller European cities and
in South America.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
ENGLAND DISAPPOINTED
OVER ARCTIC EXPEDITION

LONDON, Aug. 16.-Those Of the British
people interested in arctic exploration are
awaiting with impotence the full details
OF the Baldwin-Zeigler expedition up to
date. Much was expected from this expe-
dition and keen disappointment was felt
when news came Of its return without re-
suit.
Captain Johanessen, late OF the America,
IS known as an excellent navigator and
whatever the difference that led to his
withdrawal from the vessel, it was a Sc
riOus, IL not a fatal blow to the enter
prise.
Men OF the north. like Johanessen, have
a practical knowledge Of arctic conditions
which seems almost an instinct, and they
can overcome difficulties. theoretically,
insurmountahle. just as, in lower life. the
sure-footed mule Of South Africa mounts
the apparently unattainable heights of
the Andes. The British feeling IS that the
more Scandanavians on this or any other
polar expedition, the better the chances
OF reaching the goal of centuries. When
the north pole is discovered, some child
OF the midnight sun will surely share the
hardships and the glory.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
SPANIARDSATTEMPT
To BUNCO OUR
VETERANS
ALABAMA coNFEDERATES RE-
CEIVE ALLURING LETTER or
FERING FORTUNE FOR
$500 IN CASH.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 16.-Confed-
crate veterans in Birmingham and in sew
eral parts Of the state have been receiv-
ing communications from Spain informing
them that a big fortune awaits them If
they are DESTROYS Of getting 1t.
The scheme is this: A wealthy man IN
Spain died some time ago and left minor
daughter with some funds, large amount
not under 10000 pounds. The stipulations
are that some Albanian is wanted to
raise this daughter and take charge of
the funds. However, eight hundred dol
lars in American money is needed TO set
tie matters in the courts Of Spain and this
sum is required first.
1t is not probable that any one will ac-
cept thu proposition. Its crudeness on
the face is apparent.
A couple of years ago a prominent cit
izen of this state received a similar COM
munication and instead OF sending the
money as requested, took a trip to Spain
himself. When he returned he had moth
ing to say. The story leaked out though
the gentleman has denied 1t right along.
Some of the veterans Of Alabama sent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
DEPUTY GIVES BATTLE
TO FUGITIVE C0NVICTS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug ia
special to The News from Florence, Ala,
says:
Deputy Sheriff T. S. White, Of Waynes-
boro, Tenn, had a pitched battle with five
of the Tennessee penitentiary escaped
convicts at the head Of Cypress creek. 20
miles north of Florence, Ala, at 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
The men were all armed with A Colts
pistols and were dressed in blue jumpers
White says the men passed near Waynes-
boro coming south, and he followed them
on horseback He was riding along the
road, when he suddenly came upon the
men sitting on lumber pile at a cabin.
He opened fire with his Colts pistol at
Close range.
All five men returned the nre, and
White jumped off his horse, using it as a
protection from their fire.
Two men, whom White recognized as
Gus Hyatt and John Doe, stood their
ground until their pistols were empty
and then ran down the road and Joined
the others.
Three White also recognized as Fred
Seguin, Robert Bridges and James Simp-
son from the photographs sent out by the
prison authorities.
White could have bagged some Of the
men If he had had any assistance and a
Winchester rifle.
Two of the men lost their hats and a
number of "A cartridges were lost on the
ground where the fight occurred.
The men had enquired the way to Flor
ence at the cabin where the battle occur
red, and were evidently working their
way to the Tennessee river.
White left this morning with Sheriff Hill.
and will make another effort to capture
the criminals and claim the reward.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
ENGLAND GIVES CORDIAL
WELCOME TO THE Beers

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 16-Generals
BOtha, Dewet and -Delarey arrived this
morning and met with great reception,
both from government officials and the
public. The Boer generals looked remark
ably well and evidently were much pleas
ed at the heartiness of the welcome ac-
corded them. Soon after landing they
boarded the steamship Niagara, where Jo-
seph Chamberlain, the colonial secretary;
Earl Roberts and General Lord Kitchener
greeted them. They also were introduced
to Mrs. Chamberlain and Lady Roberts,
with whom they chatted for some time.
No arrangements. had been made to per-
NIT the generals to see the naval review,
but after the conference with Abraham
Fischer, the former Boer delegate, who
came from The Hague, II was announced
that they intended to proceed direct to
London in. order to reach Holland as
speedily as possible.
The generals go to Holland to pay their
last respects to the memory of General
Lucas Meyer. who died Of heart disease
on August Sth.
General Dewet, in conversation here,
confirmed the statement that he and his
companions will visit the United States
before returning to South Africa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
MORGAN'S GREEDY HAND
MAY SEIZE ALL LINES
CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND. Aug. 16.-The Plain
Dealer today says:
"A definite offer has been made for the
stock OF the American Ship Building COM
pany and the directors are considering
lie matter. Their reply will be given
the first OF next month when they meet
in special session.
The man behind the deal is ]. P. Nor
gan.
The present transaction will strike at
the control OF the great lakes, and the
American Ship Building company. with
its headquarters I'm Cleveland, with its
own construction yards, machine shops
and fOundries in this city. Lorain, Detroit
and Wyandotte. Mich. West Superior and
Milwaukee, Chicago and Buffalo.
Its property Is valued at $l5,0O0,OO0. with
a reserve fund OF 100000. Il does an
immense business. IL is said that the
aim OF the eastern people is not only the
control OF the American Ship Building
companies but eventually that Of other
large concerns. so as 70 practically mo-
nopolize the entire business from the At
lantic TO the Mississippi and undoubtedly
in the end all Of the trade from ocean TO
ocean.
Two days ago representatives OF the
eastern trust arrived in the city. The
stocks OF the American Ship Building com
pany took a jump. Thursday the common
stock advanced from 1925 to S54.25. 1t
was known by those of the inner circles
that a proposition was contemplated. II
came yesterday.
The representatives Of the eastern trust
came with the intention of buying and
made their offer to the American Ship
Building company. IL was intended to buy
all their stocks with a generous extra for
the good viii. The price offered for the
cQmmon stock was 500 and that for the
preferred $50.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
BY VERDICT OF JURY
ANDREWS IS A FEL0N

DETROIT. Mich, Aug. 16.-Frank c.
Andrews, vice president of the defunct
City Savings Banks. has been found gull
ty of misapplying the funds of that insti-
tuition after a trial that lasted four weeks,
by a jury in Recorder Murphy's court.
Attorney Kirchner at once notified the
court that an appeal would be taken TO
the supreme court and stay Of proceed
ings for sixty days was granted.
But two ballots were taken. The first
one stood 10 for conviction to two for ac-
quittal The verdict was reached at 1:15.
but the jury did not come in until 2
O'Clock. When the verdict was pronuunc-
ed Andrews face whitened.
Its a terror" he said, land It is IN
just never intended to cheat or de-
fraud any one. God knows it,"
After the stay of proceedings had been
granted Judge Murphy committed An
drews to the custody of the sheriff and he
was taken across the street to the county
jail and locked in a cell. Attorney Bru-
mont announced that on Monday he would
ask the judge to fix bail for his client
pending an appeal Of the case.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
$4,000 DEMANDED
FOR RANSOM
Of A BOY
PERSONS WHO SPIRITED AWAY
WILBUR CLARK, OF BEVER-
LY, OFFER TO RE-
TURN HIM.

BEVERLY. Mass, Aug. 6.-Wilbur
Clark, son of II. w. Clark, of this city,
who disappeared on June IL, is alive ana
his father is now negotiating with those
who took the child away for his return.
There has been a demand for large
sum of money from those who took the
lad and now Mr.. Clark is ready to pay
it and ask no questions. Mr.. Clark has
refused to make any statement, but one
close in his confidence states that the
anxious father is afraid that any publicity
given at this time may result In his losing
the child again. This morning in an in
conspicuous place in Boston newspaper
appeared this advertisement:
PERSONAL-Win give amount asked. H.
w. Clark.
Since the boy disappeared at Chebacco
pond. State Officer Neal, Of Lynn, has
refused to believe in the drowning theory
that the father first followed. The pond
and the nearby swamps were searched
for weeks without result, though early in
the search a necktie that the lad had
worn was found by a young man named
Nears in some brakes near the swamp.
Later bloodhounds were used but nothing
was found.
In July letters began to come to Mr..
Clark The last one received stated that
Wilbur had been kidnapped and was being
he'd, but would be returned If 200 was
paid. The letter, among other things,
stated that an advertisement in the per-
sonal column of a certain Boston news
paper would show that things were all
right for negotiations.
The officers could not run this clue to
earth. though Mr.. Clark is in position
to make a pretty shrewd guess at the
identity of the writer. Mr.. Clark is will
ing to pay the money now, though while
ago he objected to this course, hoping
that an arrest could be made that would
result in the restoration of mis- son. Now
he wants the boy above all things, and
expects to hear from his abductors within
few days.
Wilbur Clark disappeared one day when
the clark family was at Crebacco Lake.
In the wilderness that surrounds the lake
the footprints of the boy were found.
With them were those of a man. 1t is now
certain that the had was spirited away by
somebody lurking near the resort.